politics
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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.
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A bulldog’s stance on NFL kneeling
Columnist Bridget Early examines Butler athletes’ perspectives on the NFL “take a knee” protests.
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The effects of Charlottesville on the college campus
Assistant opinion editor Austin Klawitter addresses the recent events in Charlottesville.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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Importance of the first woman candidate of a major party
Illustration by Jessica Lee. MARIA RAPISARDA | ASST. OPINION EDITOR | mrapisar@butler.edu A joke was made when Sen. Bernie Sanders was still in the running that no matter who was elected as president, a milestone would be reached. If Sanders was elected, we would have the first Jewish president. If Hillary Clinton was elected, we…
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Why college students should be excited for a new governor in Indiana
MADI MCGUIRE | OPINION COLUMNIST | mjmcguir@butler.edu This election season has been hectic, to say the least, and seems to be the topic of many college students’ conversations. The presidential election is certainly important, but Indiana residents have even more with which to concern themselves. Gov. Mike Pence accepted the Republican vice presidential nomination. This…