“‘In the month following President Trump’s inauguration, the university has not issued any public statement in response to state or federal legislation addressing DEI initiatives, but rather pointed to its founding mission through Founder’s Celebration programming.’”
Celebrating Butler’s beginning
Founder’s Week is an annual tradition at Butler, celebrating its founder, Ovid Butler.
Our DEI dilemma
New policies and legislation restrict diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Conforming to ‘whiteness:’ The harms of code-switching
“It’s just a tool to try to get ahead. It’s not meant to represent the fullness of who you are. It’s just a matter of not losing your identity.”
The communal responsibility of disability advocacy
“We can only begin to accomplish change when the burden of education no longer falls on those who are most affected.”
Is DEI a cop-out?
Many institutions claim that they are dedicated to DEI, but are they actually?
FYI : A POC Guide (Ep. 1)
Reporter Kayla Campbell sits down with Kamarie Fuller-McDade to talk about resources for students of color on Butler’s campus.
What about it?
“Finally, a way to avoid Fichte’s pesky synthesis, a way to just shut people up without coming across as apathetic or closed-minded.”
Demographics, diversity and data
University surveys help the public understand the demographics present on campus, but transgender and nonbinary student data has fallen through the cracks.
Genderqueering Greek life
Greek life is often lauded as a place to foster long-lasting relationships, but these communities are also criticized as inaccessible for many demographics, including people who do not identify with the gender binary.