Each party has a fairly unwavering set of core ideologies, with members deliberating, debating and voting on various issues as they occur. Certain individuals, however, dare to define themselves as neither of these political powerhouses, but rather a third party. Third parties have always been present in the government of the United States, but their influence faded since their glory days in the 1800s, as it has been continually stifled by the two-party system.
Think before you ink: college students with tattoos
Columnist and college students reflect on tattoo culture. Are jobs harder to come by with the addition of a little ink?
Five reasons Butler is like Disney World
What do Butler University and the most magical place on Earth have in common? Actually, quite a few things. Our small campus may have more in common with Walt Disney World than you would have thought.
Fall to-do list
Columnist creates a to-do list for Butler students and Indianapolis residents this fall. See what you can check off this season!
A young woman’s opinions on a judge’s choice words
A judge in Canada is now facing a court hearing to see if he gets to keep his robe and gavel after he made questionable and rather sexist comments to a teenage rape victim.
Dear thought police, you do not get to censor me: sorry not sorry
Political correctness is an interesting debate that has only recently been brought to the foreground of national conversation. The buzz surrounding the topic hits both sides of the political spectrum and everyone in between. This week, two of our newest columnists have decided to defend their opinions on the issue. Read the other side here.
BREAKING NEWS: the world does not revolve around you
Political correctness is an interesting debate that has only recently been brought to the foreground of national conversation. The buzz surrounding the topic hits both sides of the political spectrum and everyone in between. This week, two of our newest columnists have decided to defend their opinions on the issue. Read the other side here.
Which Butler University squirrel are you?
This year, Butler welcomed its biggest first-year class to campus. As the number of students going to classes and living on campus increased, so did the population of small, woodland creatures that also call Butler home.
Prescription for homesickness
Whether you live near or far, homesickness is inevitable for first years. It happens to everyone at some point regardless of where you go and affects everyone differently. However, students can conquer homesickness during this adjustment period.
“Talk less, smile more:” Leslie Odom Jr. gives life advice based on his own roles
Hamilton performers, including Leslie Odom Jr. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. JENNA VORIS | OPINION COLUMNIST | jmvoris1@butler.edu Leslie Odom Jr., aka Aaron Burr from the Broadway smash hit “Hamilton,” spoke at DePauw University’s Timothy and Sharon Ubben Lecture series last week. And I got to be in the room where it happened. The actor, who…