Within Butler University’s very white student body, students of color who work to advocate for their communities struggle to reconcile our hypervisibility and invisibility.
10 Asian American online creators to follow
While Asian Americans have traditionally been excluded from both mainstream tellings of history and the media, the community has carved out a space in the online world. Here are 10 social media accounts and content creators to follow to learn from the Asian diaspora.
Bulldogs of Butler: Melísenda Dixon
Melísenda Dixon, senior management information systems major and healthcare management minor, is the current president of Butler’s Black Student Union. She discusses her Afro-Latina identity, her involvement on campus and what it has been like for the Black community during the COVID-19 pandemic at a predominantly white institution.
How Asian Americans in the Butler community celebrate Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is Friday, Feb. 12. It has its origins in East Asia and is the most important holiday in the region, but it is observed all across the world. Asian Americans in the Butler community share how they celebrate the occasion.
Five skincare tips to get you through any blustery, dry winter day
Dry and flaky skin are common during the colder months; here are five ways to keep the skin healthy during the winter season.
How I survived Ross Hall COVID-19 isolation
The process of symptomatic isolation in ex-dorm Ross Hall does not have to be totally and utterly emotionally isolating. If you think you might have COVID-19 like I did, here is what to expect.
Five easy mask-friendly Halloween costumes
With Halloween coming up soon and COVID-19 still in full swing, here are five Halloween costumes that are both easy to put together and safe in the pandemic.
Dawgs with Style: Performance attire edition
The all-black outfits that musicians are required to wear for concerts may seem restrictive, but cellist Katie Stitsworth and vocalist Antony Winfrey prove it is possible for one’s unique twist on fashion to still shine through.
How Trump’s WeChat ban could devastate the Chinese American community
In the latest installment of the trade war between the United States and Chinese governments, Trump has attempted to ban Chinese-owned apps TikTok and WeChat. While most have focused on TikTok, the potential ban on WeChat would be disastrous for the Chinese Americans who use it to stay connected with each other and with loved ones in China.
Updates on the Butler JCA Social Justice & Diversity taskforce
JCA created their Social Justice & Diversity taskforce back in the spring of 2019. Now, the college is continuing to implement social justice and diversity as an integral part of the JCA experience, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.