To be raised in America is to be inherently complicit in racist laws and institutions. Those who choose not to educate themselves inject their bias into society, individuals like this who work at news organizations taint their content with internalized racism.
Trauma porn: Misguided “activism” on social media harms more than it helps
Sharing violent videos of police brutality is not allyship. It is an exploitive way to dehumanize Black people.
Idioms for idiots
Read this — it’ll save you a lifetime of social condemnation. Here are a few idioms that I’ve heard being misheard.
Top five quarantine side hustles: COVID and college approved
Need a quarantine side hustle? Unsure of how to make money with a busy schedule? Abby’s here with five ideas to make money in a safe and effective way during COVID-19.
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.
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.”
Time to say goodnight
For the class of 2020, goodnight now carries a different weight. For the first time in a long time, goodnight is not interchangeable with “I’ll see you tomorrow.”
This story doesn’t need a teleprompter
Jake Bedell didn’t have the traditional Collegian journey, but it was a journey he’d do again in a heartbeat.
Dawgs in need — stay at home orders may put vulnerable students at risk of trafficking and abuse
Human trafficking is the world’s fastest growing crime, and it has not slowed during the global coronavirus pandemic. Columnist Emma Beavins explores major themes of trafficking and abuse and offers tips on how to report suspicious digital activity.
Hope, activism, compassion: The legacy of Margaret Brabant
After nearly 30 years of community-building and passionate educating, political science professor Margaret Brabant is retiring from Butler, leaving a legacy behind that her students and those who have had the opportunity to work with her will seek to carry on.