Campus News · Community News

City commission extends mask mandate

Hallie Mayes  Managing Editor On Thursday, Nov. 24, the Butler County commission voted to extend the mask mandate for an additional 45 days beyond Monday, Feb 1. Continuing life with their masks up, El Dorado citizens have adjusted their business policies, the way they shop, and how they communicate. The decision to adopt a mask mandate was adopted on Thursday, Nov. 24 to be in place through Monday,… Continue reading City commission extends mask mandate

Campus News · Sports

Nero dazzles as Grizzles grab first conference win of season

Chris Lowry Student Sports Media The Butler women’s basketball team picked up their second win of the season and first KJCCC win with a blowout 86-56 victory over Colby Community College on Wednesday, Jan. 27.  With the win, the Grizzlies have now won 17 straight matchups with the Trojans,  dating back to February 18, 2011.  Freshman Kaylee Nero caught the eyes of many as she went for a game high… Continue reading Nero dazzles as Grizzles grab first conference win of season

Campus News · Sports

Crossing the finish line of the season

William Paronto Student Sports Media The Butler Grizzlies Cross Country season came to an end after their final meet of the season on Saturday, Nov. 14. They raced in Iowa at the National Junior College Championships in Fort Dodge. The men’s team finished in the top 10 with a 10th place finish overall, while the… Continue reading Crossing the finish line of the season

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Making the most of quarantine: Companies provide for the community during COVID

Hallie Mayes Lantern Staff For many after binge watching your favorite movie series and finishing seasons of Tiger King or Outer Banks, you are ready for a change of scenery. It is now time to pick up the book you’ve been wanting to read, to lace up your shoes and go for a walk. But… Continue reading Making the most of quarantine: Companies provide for the community during COVID

Campus News · Feature

New platform connects students to job opportunities

 Maya Hall Editor-in-Chief For some college students, finding jobs and internships that connect with their major can be tough, but Handshake is there to directly aid in that. Aletra Chaney-Profit, director of career services, leads the work with the platform and gives insight into what Handshake does and what she hopes it will achieve.  “In… Continue reading New platform connects students to job opportunities

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Canvas course offered to address sexual violence: Decrease in course participation

Hallie Mayes Lantern Staff Getting cat-called, pick-up lines that do nothing but make someone uncomfortable and feeling the sense of eyes that linger for far too tong is the unfortunate reality for 70% of college students. According to an article posted by ThinkProgress, this 70% percent of the student body has been negatively affected by… Continue reading Canvas course offered to address sexual violence: Decrease in course participation