Matthew Will Student Sports Media The Grizzlies began their season on fire, shooting over 50 percent from the field, and rebounding far better than opponents. Their next test would be the No. 8 Seward County Saints on Wednesday, Nov. 15. After a long trip to Liberal, the Lady Grizzlies were prepared for the challenge. Seward… Continue reading Basketball split games with Saints
Stetson Carpenter Student Sports Media The Butler men and women cross country team hosted the Ollie Isom Invitational on Monday, Oct. 16. The 13th-ranked men placed fourth overall with 70 points, Eluid Koech and Boniface Kiptoo individually placed in the top 10. In addition to Koech and Kiptoo, Emmanuel Biwott 13th (27:15), Timothy Kemboi 20th… Continue reading Cross country finishes strong
Charles Chaney Sports Editor Revenge is best served on television. The 10th-ranked Butler Grizzlies took down the fifth-ranked Independence Pirates in a thrilling 31-27 game on Saturday, Nov. 4 to improve to 8-2 overall. “I’ve been reminded by multiple media outlets about last year’s game,” Butler Head Coach Tim Schaffner said. “We definitely played with… Continue reading Football survives Last Chance U
Darrah Walker Lantern Staff Butler Community College is the first college in the state of Kansas to try something entirely new with the Math Department. In the fall of 2017, Butler launched a new program for math. Each math class is now taken in sections within three five-week periods during one semester. This system is… Continue reading Butler welcomes math modules, garners feedback
Tyler Krenzin Lantern Staff Sgt. Jason Kenney was announced as the new Chief of Police on campus, according to a press release on Friday, Oct. 7. Kenney replaces former Chief of Police Tim Bryan who resigned in August of this year. Chief Kenney has worked at Butler for two years now, after 24 years of… Continue reading Kenney takes command: New police chief talks about what he will do for Butler
Tori lemon Editor-in-Chief When Director of Disability Services Teressa Eastman was born without her left hand, she never knew the challenges and triumphs that awaited her. With no medical history of disabilities in the family, there was no real medical explanation for why she was born without a hand. “They’re really not sure why that… Continue reading Director of Disability Services uses her disability to encourage students
Darrah Walker Lantern Staff One Butler professor offers students a chance to take a two-week tour around Spain in May 2018. Professor of Spanish Calisa Marlar has stepped up to travel with students and encourages anyone who is interested to go, even if there is no knowledge of the Spanish language. International Academic Adviser Randy… Continue reading Hop on board to Spain
Cat Gonzales Lantern Staff Members of Butler Community College’s Mass Communications program traveled to the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP)/College Media Association (CMA) conference in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Oct. 29. The conference featured sessions in various aspects of journalism such as working with a dysfunctional staff to creating a sports podcast.… Continue reading Journalism students expand knowledge at conference
Marcus Smith Lantern Staff On Saturday, Oct. 28, Butler hosted a competitive gaming event where any player 13 years or over could play against other players at a relatively similar skill level. The event began at 11 a.m. and was held at the Hubbard Welcome Center, and the event was open for anybody to watch.… Continue reading Keyboards, controllers rattle at esports competition
Emma Barkley Lantern Staff Thanksgiving is the one holiday where families get together with the ones they love and celebrate everything they are thankful for in life, whether it is friends, family or the roof over their heads. Many Butler students go home for the Thanksgiving holiday to spend time with their families over the… Continue reading Students celebrate Thanksgiving on and off campus
