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Lounge opens creating a place for gamers 

John Meyer Lantern Staff   An eSports and Gaming Lounge, located in the Student Union, opened right before the spring semester started on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Located in the Student Union, the site where the pool table used to reside is where the lounge can be found.     “There’s the huge presence of eSports and gaming… Continue reading Lounge opens creating a place for gamers 

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A tale of loyalty, friendship awaits 

John Meyer Lantern Staff The Theatre department presents “The Children’s Show,” written and directed by Bob Peterson, professor of theatre, running Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. Set at the Digby Preparatory School, characters Frank and Alvin set out on an adventure.   Caden Runnalls, technical theatre director, has performed as Alvin the Alligator in… Continue reading A tale of loyalty, friendship awaits 

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Drivers beware: BUCO Bad Parking strikes again this semester

Lantern Staff In October of 2022, BUCO Bad Parking added their first Instagram post that has garnered 41 likes with a caption:  “bro what is this!!” followed by a picture of a red vehicle parked rather closely to a silver vehicle.  “The reasoning behind ‘BUCO Bad Parking’ was actually when I parked next to someone… Continue reading Drivers beware: BUCO Bad Parking strikes again this semester

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‘One line, one pill, one time’: Guest speakers warn of fentanyl use 

Jen Anima-Valdez Editor-in-Chief If you have yet to watch the documentary Dead on Arrival, it’s time that you do.   This 21-minute-long documentary takes viewers through what the illicit opioid named fentanyl is and how it is taking a toll on the youth today. Not only does this documentary give incredible information about how this… Continue reading ‘One line, one pill, one time’: Guest speakers warn of fentanyl use 

Campus News · Feature · Sports

Brown returns stronger: Goals are only a baseline for success 

Lantern Staff Butler Grizzly Shawn Brown returns this semester after rolling his ankle in a pick-up game of basketball early into the fall semester. In fact, the Grizzly is starting off this track and field season strong, doing well at the meet at Washburn University on Saturday, Jan 21.  “I won the 60, and I… Continue reading Brown returns stronger: Goals are only a baseline for success 

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Butler alum welcomed back by old professors 

Jen Anima-Valdez Editor-in-Chief When you walk into Joseph LaForge’s office, you will notice tons of books, football and soccer jerseys, and of course his uniquely detailed water dispenser for his Terere – a native Paraguayan tea.   His love for Paraguayan culture and their awareness of the natural world is shown throughout not only his office… Continue reading Butler alum welcomed back by old professors 

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FBLA organizes clothing, food drive

Jen Anima-Valdez Editor-in-Chief From Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Friday, Nov. 18  the Future Business Leaders of America Organization (FBLA) held a food and clothing drive that would help students in need who attend Butler.   “Butler has not had a very active FBLA chapter for a while until this year,” Mason Kane, a freshman and sports… Continue reading FBLA organizes clothing, food drive

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Historical production opens tonight: ‘Cleopatra’ with limited seating  

John Meyer Lantern Staff Photos by Caden Runnalls Professor of Theatre and Speech Bob Peterson will make his second directorial debut tonight with Cleopatra at 7:30 p.m.   Peterson chose to direct Cleopatra because he is captivated by her as a historical figure.   “I was always fascinated by her,” Peterson said. “She is a… Continue reading Historical production opens tonight: ‘Cleopatra’ with limited seating  

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College event features two veterans: McNeil, Kline speak of their service

John Meyer Lantern Staff “Any nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure,” President Kim Krull said during the Veteran’s Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11.   During Krull’s speech, an honorary speaker at the event, she highlighted the number of Americans who are on active duty and are also among the National… Continue reading College event features two veterans: McNeil, Kline speak of their service