RELATED STORIES: PART 1 | Vote details will not be released PART 2 | SGA to release election vote numbers PART 3 | Despite assembly vote, election data not released STAFF EDITORIAL | SGA, show us the numbers Part 4 | SGA kills motion to release election results The American Student Government Association is weighing…
Spot open on SGA exec board
Next year’s team of seven executives in Student Government Association is almost complete, but President-elect Mike Keller is still looking for one more. The SGA vice president of diversity position, one of six vice presidential positions, remains vacant because no one has applied. While the position remains empty, the remaining vice presidential positions and parliamentarian…
BU College Democrats, political organizations denied SGA grants
Butler University’s College Democrats was denied a grant from the Student Government Association due to the organization’s political involvement. This has caused some people to question a long-standing policy in the SGA grants requirements and has led to confusion within many organizations. On Dec. 15, 2011, the SGA grants committee informed College Democrats that the…
OPINION | Yes, we have a parking problem
Even in the midst of midterm- exam season, mumbled curses and nervous breakdowns on Butler University’s campus are likely to occur when someone has a parking drama.
OPINION | Diversity groups need fewer fund restrictions
As part of the Butler University Student Government Association’s Mardi Gras festivities, at least ten diversity groups made appearances. It may not have been entirely willing, however. SGA mandated that Asian Students Intercultural Demia, along with several others, participated in Mardi Gras in return for their grants. That participation carried a price tag: $200, if…
OPINION | SGA policy vetoes enrichment, political organizations
Butler University’s Student Government Association is actively limiting the ability of political groups on campus to educate the student population. The three main political groups—the Butler University College Democrats, the Butler University College Republicans and the Butler University Students for Liberty—should come together in an effort to change SGA’s policy so that SGA will fund…
OPINION | Danko should sign environmental initiative
Butler University’s Board of Trustees retreat will begin in Naples, Fla., tomorrow and last through Saturday. At this retreat, it is expected that President Jim Danko will begin reaching out to the board in preparation for his signing of the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment. By signing the commitment, higher education institutions pledge…
STAFF EDITORIAL | A Keller Choice For President
Four Student Government Association presidential candidates sat on Sunday in front of a metaphorical firing squad: the staff of The Butler Collegian.
OPINION | Endorsements harm media’s credibility
On Monday, Butler University students will hit the polls ready to vote for the next Student Government Association president. For those reading this very editorial, they’re seeing the giant headline that shows that the staff of The Collegian approves of Mike Keller and found him to be the best-suited candidate in the election. You’ll see…
OPINION | Reynolds’ position boosts presidential credentials
My tenure as The Butler Collegian’s editor in chief has contained its fair share of nail-biters, challenges and joys. Leading this influential student organization is a challenging job—much like the role of Student Government Association president. Granted, holding government accountable and actually governing are two different things, but learning from this experience has taught me…