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.
An argument against David Brooks as commencement speaker
Butler likes to call itself a progressive institution, but still brings a problematic speaker like conservative columnist David Brooks to campus. Opinion Columnist Nate Lemen provides his thoughts on the matter.
President Trump’s tumultuous first year in office
Columnist Bridget Early explores opinions on Donald Trump one year into his presidency.
No, thank you: A response to Indiana State Rep. Jim Lucas
A response by assistant opinion editor Austin Klawitter to Jim Lucas’ comment on a Collegian article published on Oct. 31.
Could Trump’s tweets spark a Pence presidency?
Collegian Photo Editor Jenna Voris explores the possibility of a President Mike Pence.
Opinions on the media and the role it plays in the United States’ democracy
Assistant opinion editor Austin Klawitter examines the public’s opinion of the media and the role it plays in the democracy of the United States.
A bulldog’s stance on NFL kneeling
Columnist Bridget Early examines Butler athletes’ perspectives on the NFL “take a knee” protests.
The effects of Charlottesville on the college campus
Assistant opinion editor Austin Klawitter addresses the recent events in Charlottesville.
Make America great again?
Jenna Voris offers up her own opinion and reaches out to other students around campus to figure out when America was last great in response to Donald Trump winning the 2016 presidential election.
Two’s a party, three’s a crowd
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.