Rachel McClurg Editor-in-Chief Voting can be one of the easiest ways for students to have their voices heard, yet hardly any actually makes an effort to vote on election day. “Local offices and issues have a direct impact on a student’s home and college community,” campusvoteproject.org writes. “Officials make decisions on topics like student debt,… Continue reading Informed and registered
Emmie Boese Lantern Staff Jeannette Walls is a New York Times bestselling author of the “The Glass Castle.” “The Glass Castle” is a memoir that retells Walls’ struggling childhood through a series of her own stories and memories. Walls came to Butler on Monday, Oct. 22 to talk to a crowd of around a hundred… Continue reading Bestselling author shares story with Butler community
Caelin Bragg Advertising & Distribution Manager The Andover Planning Commission motioned 5-0 to approve Butler’s Andover project with new conditions. The City Council will have final say on the motion at their next meeting. The Planning Commission met on Tuesday, Oct. 16 and held a two-hour discussion of Butler’s expansion of the 5000 building following… Continue reading Andover development continues with added conditions
Matthew Will Managing Editor Spring enrollment has begun, and it recommended that Butler students get in sooner rather than later, according to academic advisers. Students can begin registering for spring classes on Monday, Oct. 29. For most freshman, this process has become somewhat easier as their “Engaging In [your major here]” class helps them decide… Continue reading Get in now: Spring enrollment has begun
Marissa Ramirez Student Sports Media Wednesday, Oct. 10, the Butler volleyball team took on Pratt in a thrilling five set match win against the Beavers (25-23, Pratt), (25,18, Butler), (25,19, Pratt), (25-20, Butler), (15-7, Butler). “[This] was not our best performance, but we still finished with a win. Sophomore outside hitter Nia Bishop said, “We… Continue reading Volleyball riding three-game winning streak
Raymond Hoare Student Sports Media On Saturday, Sept. 29, Butler hit the road to take on the Kansas City Kansas Blue Devils. The Grizzlies went out and beat the Blue Devils 3-0. Freshman forward Elise Leidersten scored the first goal, assisted from sophomore midfielder Melonie Baca. Freshman forward Zion DeWerff doubled the lead with a… Continue reading Forward line carries success into October
Tyler Godwin Student Sports Media A strong defensive outing helped the 19th ranked Grizzlies past the unranked Independence Pirates, 17-14. Independence took the early momentum in the game by recovering a fumble of of the opening drive. Sophomore quarterback Trae Self would complete a pass over the middle to sophomore receiver Alex Bott, who would… Continue reading Defense shows out for ‘Last Chance U’
Emmie Boese Lantern Staff Christy Streeter can speak four languages, and she owns a small farm with her family in Rose Hill. More specifically though, she has been named the new dean of Student Health Services and Public Safety at Butler. She oversees areas of criminal justice, nursing, Educare and fitness and wellness. Before becoming… Continue reading New dean excited about making an impact
Caelin Bragg Advertising & Distribution Manager Butler Community College President Kim Krull provides the college’s view on the recent barriers keeping Butler from going ahead with its Andover remodel. The Andover City Council voted on Tuesday, Sept. 25 to postpone Butler’s Andover project until further review was conducted by the Planning Commission. This vote followed… Continue reading President responds to recent Andover plight
Cat Gonzales Photography & Social Media Editor After competing in the different categories, the Livestock Judging team returns home after placing third in the National Barrow Show in Austin, Minnesota. Taylor Frank, the Livestock Judging Team coach and an instructor at Butler Community College, led the team to back-to-back national championships. The program allows students… Continue reading Livestock Judging Team ‘bull’dozes competition
