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Grizzly’s weight loss journey

Riley Wagner Reporting I Student Weight loss journeys look different for everyone who has them. For most, it might be a mid-life crisis or a middle-aged decision to change their figure.  But for Karter Johnson, a former Texas Christian University (TCU) defensive tackle now turned tight end, it was just a part of his journey.… Continue reading Grizzly’s weight loss journey

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Theatre has gone virtual with ‘JOE SENT ME’

Jordan Plowman Multimedia Editor Coming soon to a web platform near you, Butler Community College’s theatre department proudly presents “JOE SENT ME: A GLIMPSE AT THE ROARING TWENTIES.”   “JOE SENT ME” is a minimalistic readers’ theatre, ‘theatre of the mind’ to show each actor’s ability to animate their character to life without intense actor… Continue reading Theatre has gone virtual with ‘JOE SENT ME’

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A la carte automobile rolls into El Dorado

Hallie Mayes Lantern Staff You sit down to dinner, having a meal you’ve prepared many times and hear, “Ya know you could sell these.” Well, that is exactly what Keri Waller and her husband, Russ, did.  Starting as an idea to travel around the food truck to State Fairs, much like every other part of… Continue reading A la carte automobile rolls into El Dorado

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Library hosts virtual event in celebration of Constitution Day

Annette Bernsten Lantern Staff On Thursday, Sept. 17, Micaela Ayers, director of library services, hosted a virtual event in celebration of Constitution Day. The meeting discussed important aspects of the electoral college and why individuals are encouraged to vote in the upcoming elections.  “The library has presented a scholarly program annually as an opportunity to… Continue reading Library hosts virtual event in celebration of Constitution Day

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Board of Trustees discuss budget, new programs in September meeting

Annette Berntsen Butler Lantern The following information was taken from the Board of Trustees meeting held on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Each quotation is written as it was said during the meeting.   On Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Board of Trustees met to vote on the 2020-21 mill levy budget and discuss the possibility of implementing new… Continue reading Board of Trustees discuss budget, new programs in September meeting

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What do I do if have COVID? Who do I talk to?

Jordan Plowman Multimedia Editor Hallie Mayes Butler Lantern  From the sudden shutdown of school in the spring, adjustments have been made to proceed with in-person class. This includes living on campus and for many other Butler students, commuting to classes. So, what happens if a student is to contract this virus? The Butler Lantern took… Continue reading What do I do if have COVID? Who do I talk to?

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COVID numbers remain steady on Butler, WSU’s campus

Jordan Cornell Butler Lantern As the school year continues, so does the effort students and staff put in to keep themselves and others safe. After classes moved online in March, students packed up and returned home or sheltered where they could. Students have now returned to school via in person and online, after a five month “quarantine”… Continue reading COVID numbers remain steady on Butler, WSU’s campus