Graphic courtesy of Presley Fletcher. Jacob Blake is the latest Black person to have been brutalized at the hands of the police. Blake was tasered and shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Aug. 23 while being arrested. Blake survived the shooting, but is paralyzed from the waist down. He was handcuffed to his hospital…
Now more than ever, listen to students
The two issues that have captured the nation’s attention this year are COVID-19 and police brutality — both of which Butler is handling abysmally. If the university does not properly address these pandemics, it will be at the cost of student safety.
Falling through the cracks: are we really ‘all in this together’?
Opinion reporter Addy McKown discusses one of the logical fallacies of the oft-repeated, catch-all phrase.
The irony of conservative activism: sports boycotters in 2020
Unsurprisingly, recent support for the Black Lives Matter movement has been met with backlash similar to what Colin Kaepernick faced in 2016.
More than an actor: Chadwick Boseman’s Impact on the Black community
Boseman’s influence is felt on and off the screen in communities worldwide and continues to inspire us.
The stars’ guide to staying home: an astrological approach to quarantine
With a week of sheltering in place left on campus, cabin fever might be setting in. Here’s what the stars have to say about how to handle it.
Vote by mail complications could harm the Butler community
In the midst of a pandemic overlapping with an election season, vote by mail is one of the latest controversies. Considering the pandemic’s threat to health and safety, many states are expanding vote by mail. But, Trump and Holcomb are resisting these changes.
Consent with Caitlin: A look into Butler’s consent workshop
Delving into consent on Butler’s Campus with Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Specialist Jules Arthur-Grable, Senior Caroline Lettrich, and First year Maddie Darr
Ask Abby: starting a new school year in the age of COVID-19
It’s completely understandable for people to be anxious right now. No one blames you! The future is uncertain for everyone, but especially for those of us who are in college. We are already in a phase of change and growth, and current changes have added to that exponentially.
Coasting into chaos: the Butler Student Health and Safety plan
“No ‘Go Dawgs’ is going to keep anyone safe. No ‘Go Dawgs’ is going to protect our students, faculty and staff.”