Campus News · Feature

‘Butcher Son’ to be read in memorial

Caelin Bragg Advertising & Distribution Manager Butler’s English department will remember former Professor of English Michael Cissell through a reading of his book of poetry at the L.W. Nixon Library. Cissell published “The Cutting Songs of the Butcher Son” in July of this year, a month before his passing on Thursday, August 16, and it… Continue reading ‘Butcher Son’ to be read in memorial

Campus News · Feature

Nude modeling plays important role in Life Drawing

Cat Gonzales Photography & Social Media Editor Nude modeling is a regular part of Life Drawing class. The professors in the art department believe that it is an important aspect when helping their students to become better artists. “If you can learn how to draw the human figure, then you can draw anything else,” Professor… Continue reading Nude modeling plays important role in Life Drawing

Campus News · Sports

Leidersten, Achey leads soccer through successful week

Matthew Will & Raymond Hoare Managing Editor & Student Sports Media The Butler women’s soccer team was currently 8-3 overall (5-0 in Jayhawk Conference), following four more wins in conference. Saturday, Sept. 15, Butler defeated Coffeyville 3-1 on the road. Freshman defender Sandra Thiman scored in the 7th minute, followed by a 58th minute goal… Continue reading Leidersten, Achey leads soccer through successful week

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Mayor vetoes Andover remodel, city council asks for more deliberations

Caelin Bragg Advertising & Distribution Manager Following a veto by Andover Mayor Ben Lawrence, Andover City Council asked the Andover Planning Commission to further review Butler’s Andover project. Lawrence vetoed Ordinance 1679, the ordinance that would allow Butler to expand its 5000 building to house the classrooms and facilities they are losing in the 6000… Continue reading Mayor vetoes Andover remodel, city council asks for more deliberations

Campus News · Feature · Review

Sandra Williams creates a new tale

Cat Gonzales Photography & Social Media Editor “Wild Things: Nature and the Social Imagination” opened to the Butler campus Monday, Aug. 27 – Friday, Sept. 21. Sandra Williams, the artist whose work can be found at the E.B. White Art Gallery, has been exhibiting nationally since she was about 23 years old. Her pieces are… Continue reading Sandra Williams creates a new tale

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Butler welcomes dean of fine arts and communication

Ashton Hittle Lantern Staff The new school year at Butler brings a new department of Fine Arts and Communication Dean Richard Nichols. Nichols is a well-rounded man that heads the Fine Arts and Communications Department. He is a husband and father to four children, and he has always been involved with music and teaching throughout… Continue reading Butler welcomes dean of fine arts and communication

Campus News · Sports

Grizzlies take down 18th ranked Scotties

Tyler Godwin Student Sports Media The Grizzlies traveled to Highland Community College for their second game of the season and were able to pick up a crucial early season victory over the Scotties, defeating Highland 35-27. Butler started off the game’s scoring with two rushing touchdowns coming from sophomore running back Darius Timmons. Sophomore quarterback… Continue reading Grizzlies take down 18th ranked Scotties

Campus News · Sports

Torres scores game-winner in overtime against rival Cavaliers

Matthew Will & Raymond Hoare Managing Editor & Student Sports Media On Wednesday, Sept. 12, Butler’s matchup with Johnson County ended later than usual as the Grizzlies came away with a late win in overtime, 2-1. Sophomore defender Aylin Torres scored the game winning goal, improving Butler’s record to 4-3, 1-0 in KJCCC conference play.… Continue reading Torres scores game-winner in overtime against rival Cavaliers