Feature

Hidden treasures at the Kansas State Fair: Lumberjacks compete for crowd’s amusement

Caelin Bragg Advertising & Distribution Manager Featured at the State Fair was the daily Timberworks Lumberjack Show, a competition between two of many lumberjacks in a variety of events. The day I went to the show it featured lumberjacks Logan Alden and Zachary Ray (Zach) as the competitors. Both halves of the crowd were sectioned… Continue reading Hidden treasures at the Kansas State Fair: Lumberjacks compete for crowd’s amusement

Review

Headliners stun Kansas State Fair with ‘From Page to Stage’

Caelin Bragg Advertising & Distribution Manager Butler’s Headliners gave a resounding performance at the Kansas State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 15. Before they began their performance, Professor of Vocal Music Valerie Mack invited alumni to come to the stage and sing the National Anthem with the current Headliners. They started “From Page to Stage” with… Continue reading Headliners stun Kansas State Fair with ‘From Page to Stage’

Opinion · Sports

Tyler’s hot takes: Is it time to end college athletics?

Tyler Krenzin Lantern Staff In America sports reign supreme, especially in Midwest and Southeast America. We can come to the conclusion that as far as entertainment is concerned, there are not a lot of options outside of sports. In Kansas City, Missouri, the most important events of the year are Sunday night football games when… Continue reading Tyler’s hot takes: Is it time to end college athletics?

Opinion

Kansas candidates: On the issues- Greg Orman

Amanda Smith Lantern Staff Education Greg Orman, who is running as an independent gubernatorial candidate, plans to bring education in Kansas back to, and beyond, adequate funding levels. Orman believes in the importance of public education and is open to innovation through technology in education to improve the system. He also supports private education but… Continue reading Kansas candidates: On the issues- Greg Orman

Opinion

Kansas candidates: On the issues- Laura Kelly

Sophia Allen Lantern Staff Education Laura Kelly, the democratic gubernatorial candidate, has always been a supporter of children and families, so it is not surprising that she intends to improve the state’s public school system and support early childhood education programs. If elected, she intends to increase school funds and provide the best possible education… Continue reading Kansas candidates: On the issues- Laura Kelly

Opinion

Kansas candidates: On the issues- Kris Kobach

Rachel McClurg Editor-in-Chief Education Kris Kobach, the republican gubernatorial candidate, is a supporter of education and is in favor of focusing on putting more money into the classrooms specifically. According to Kobach’s website, he hopes to spend more money on teacher pay, books and computers. His plan is to guarantee that at least 75 percent… Continue reading Kansas candidates: On the issues- Kris Kobach