Amanda Smith Editor-in-Chief With the college being closed because of Covid-19, all Butler classes transitioned into an online format. This has not only been challenging for students to adjust to, but for instructors as well. Spring Break was extended one week in order for instructors to organize their material onto the new platform. For Professor… Continue reading Instructors adjust to online changes
Amanda Smith Editor-in-Chief Construction in the 5000 and 6000 buildings is proceeding normally, and the east part of the 5000 building, including the parking lot, is now completely gone. Additionally, a small Starbucks will be added to the snack bar in the 5000 building, serving drinks only. Further construction is mostly on schedule, though some… Continue reading Construction continues at BOA
Jordan Cornell Staff Writer Covid-19 is a respiratory disease that is labeled as a novel coronavirus; novel means that this virus is new. The virus showed in Wuhan, China on Tuesday, Dec. 31, after several cases of “pneumonia” were treated. It has been four months since then, and the virus has spread worldwide, infecting 1.6… Continue reading Covid-19 Update
Carlie Pracht Managing Editor Bulgaria is the home of mountains, valleys, beaches and is well known for its roses that are exported as rose oil for perfume companies around the world. Bulgaria, specifically the Capital, Sofia, is also the home to sophomore international student Yoana Tsaneva. Tsaneva attended high school at the International School Uwekind… Continue reading International student discusses volleyball, pandemic struggles
Madalynn Wilson Lantern Staff In response to a task force created by the Wichita City Council, Kansas lawmakers have composed a bill that would prohibit cities from banning or imposing taxes on single-use plastic bags, take-out containers or plastic straws over the next five years. The House’s Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development have… Continue reading To ban or not to ban: local governments should decide what happens to single-use plastics
Tori Wilson Lantern Staff College students are bombarded with general education courses that do not pertain to their majors, and they are required to spend money in order to take these courses. General education courses could be more specialized in order to better prepare students for their future careers. In just about any career, it’s… Continue reading Many general education courses are unnecessary for college students
