Opinion

  • Apathy concerning sexual assault is on its last legs

    Apathy concerning sexual assault is on its last legs

    In recent events, this country has displayed a terrifying apathy— which often crosses into outright animosity— toward women who have the courage to come forward and talk about the traumas that they have suffered through, often in silence, for years.

  • A college student’s open letter to her dog

    A college student’s open letter to her dog

    You’ve taught me how to love. The way you look at me with those huge puppy-dog eyes teaches me that love is unconditional and endless. Fionn, you are my puppy soulmate, and I love you with every fiber of my being.

  • Nonpartisan justice is on its last legs

    Nonpartisan justice is on its last legs

    With the appointment of Brett Kavanaugh, the United States government has officially undermined everything the Supreme Court is meant to stand for. America’s last line of defense is gone. If you aren’t scared, you’re not paying attention.

  • BUPD’s spooky sense of humor

    BUPD’s spooky sense of humor

    Lock your bikes, kids. But stop calling 911 on stalkers! It’s just the pizza delivery guy…right? I’m sure the woman who called the police appreciates her situation being treated as a complete joke.

  • The tea on positivity

    The tea on positivity

    Negativity is everywhere, and we are so quick to pick apart everything we encounter. When are we going to say that enough is enough and start changing our mentalities for the better?

  • Consent: not just about sex

    Consent: not just about sex

    Let’s talk about the c-word. No, not that one! I’m talking consent. We talk about it in sex education, in relationships, and on social media. Maybe we need to talk about it a little bit more in other contexts, however.

  • BUPD: penalization over protection

    BUPD: penalization over protection

    Butler has officially made the top 25 universities with the most drinking/drug tickets per 1000 people, but how is this affecting the safety of our students?

  • Le’veon Bell’s absences impact fantasy football universe

    Le’veon Bell is one of biggest stars of the NFL. The effect of his absence goes beyond the field of play, as it impacts the participants of fantasy football.

  • Which member of the Fab Five are you?

    Which member of the Fab Five are you?

    In celebration of Queer Eye’s Karamo Brown visiting campus this week, let’s determine which of the Fab five we are most alike.