Day: March 27, 2024

Opinion

Entrepreneurship education’s vital role in community colleges

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Lehener Arsenio lantern staff Education in entrepreneurship in community colleges indicates opportunity, creating chances for students to create and innovate. I believe in the transformative power of education and through these means we can create an ecosystem for students to express themselves. Entrepreneurship programs in all community colleges should be an essential part of the… Continue reading Entrepreneurship education’s vital role in community colleges

Campus News · Community News

The first steps of the 2024 Presidential election

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Baylor Henry editor-in-chief The state of Kansas held its third ever presidential primary on Tuesday, March 19, the first primary election since 1992. This was a departure from the state’s typical caucus system, and gave Kansans a chance to vote in one of the first milestones of the 2024 election. The change was authorized by… Continue reading The first steps of the 2024 Presidential election

Campus News · Community News

The importance of registering to vote

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Oseli Bencomo lantern staff As the 2024 presidential election dominates the news, the attention has turned to first-time voters, who now can change the future of the United States. As the campaign heats up, contenders are seeking attention for the support of the new demographic. This upcoming election is expected to be one of the… Continue reading The importance of registering to vote

Campus News · Community News

College closes: Break offers solace to those who stayed on campus

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Alexis DeLong managing editor The residence halls for Butler CC students closed at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 8, because of Spring Break. Residents were required to leave the halls until they could re-enter at 8 a.m. on Sunday, March 17.“Residence Halls closing over break periods is a common practice,” Assistant Director of Residence Life… Continue reading College closes: Break offers solace to those who stayed on campus

Arts & Prose · Community News · Feature

A Literary Haven for Book Lovers of all ages

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Caileane Thurston lantern staff In downtown El Dorado, Reliant Bookstore, located at 114 N. Vine, stands as a beacon of literary culture and community engagement in this Midwestern town. Since its inception five years ago in 2019, the independent bookstore has become a cherished destination for book lovers of all ages, offering a diverse selection… Continue reading A Literary Haven for Book Lovers of all ages

Campus News · Community News · Feature · Sports

Student Athletes Break Records in track

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Caileane Thurston lantern staff At Butler CC college there is a variety of sports and activities that students are involved in. Athletes continue to pursue their passion in sports such as track and field, basketball, football, baseball, soccer and more. This year, track regionals were at Pittsburg University on Friday, Feb 16. through Sunday. Feb… Continue reading Student Athletes Break Records in track

Sports

Disappointing end in post-season for men’s basketball

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Clarck Leubou lantern staff The Butler Grizzlies men’s basketball team season is over, with an overall record of 23-9. It is a disappointing end after losing in the region semifinals 79-76, on Friday March15. It was a close game, but ultimately their mistakes were too big to overcome . The Head Coach is Kyle Fisher,… Continue reading Disappointing end in post-season for men’s basketball

Community News · Feature

Exemplary educator honored: Instructor receives excellence award

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Caileane Thurston lantern staff Susan L. Forrest, the esteemed professor of biology at Butler CC, has been recognized with a prestigious excellence award for her outstanding contributions to teaching within the fields of science, engineering, and mathematics. With her unwavering dedication and passion for education, Forrest has not only imparted knowledge but also inspired countless… Continue reading Exemplary educator honored: Instructor receives excellence award

Opinion

Pushing the Boundaries: Diverse Opinions on Professional Media and Journalism Ethics

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Caileane Thurston lantern staff Everyday the world is being impacted by the spread of misinformation. Journalists play a major role in society that discusses the pursuit of the truth. Knowing the real truth and facts, gives relevant news and information to the people. For example, some student publications have been shut down because they wrote… Continue reading Pushing the Boundaries: Diverse Opinions on Professional Media and Journalism Ethics