After a negotiation with the Board of Trustees, the faculty and staff pay raise increased by three percent. This is the highest amount for a raise that has been given in several years. Photo by Cat Gonzales Tori lemon Editor- in-Chief A significant change was made leading up to the 2017 school year that affected… Continue reading Staff, faculty pay raises reach all-time high
Photo by Dom Brown The Butler Lantern newspaper offers upwards of 12 scholarships that cover books and tuition. It is one of four scholarship opportunities in Mass Communications. Tyler Krenzin Lantern Staff Butler Community College, like any other college in the state, wants students to succeed. Whether it is through the classroom environment or on… Continue reading Student scholarships now easier than ever to find
Charles Chaney Butler Lantern Butler Community College in El Dorado is currently investigating a Title IX complaint. Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972: No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education… Continue reading Breaking News: Title IX investigation hits Butler Community College.
Photo provided by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office This is Kenneth Perkins’ mugshot when he was transferred to the Butler County Jail. His case of counterfeiting is part of the wave of fraudulent activity in the area. Sergio Cisneros Lantern Staff Communities throughout South Central Kansas have been reporting cases of people using counterfeit money,… Continue reading Former student athlete arrested for counterfeiting and arson
Clarification: Upon further review of an issue of the Butler Lantern, published Tuesday, April 25, an infographic on page two portrayed information incorrectly. During editing, “and” was removed from the heading “Tuition Fee Increases.” This changed the definition of fees in the chart titles representing “Tuition and Student Fees” to simply “Fees.” The information in… Continue reading Clarification from April 25 issue
Olivia Vest Managing Editor A “religious liberty” executive order signed into law Thursday, May 4, by President Donald Trump, meets controversial response. Following several weeks of speculation regarding the executive order and the potential impact it may have on as women’s health and LGBTQ+ issues, the final draft and signed copy of the law has… Continue reading Religious liberty executive order threatens women’s rights
Hayley Smith Editor-in-Chief There are many different options for students after completing their time at a community college. Two of those opportunities are to either continue their education or go straight into the workforce. After graduating from Butler, sophomore baseball player Caleb Cox has chosen to further his education and baseball career at the University… Continue reading Students plan for life after Butler
Photos by Dominic Brown Dominic Brown Lantern Staff The Art Department’s annual Student Art Show at the E.B. White Art Gallery kicked off Monday, April 17, showcasing some of the best work that the department’s students have worked on all semester. “During the year, everyone sees the other shows from the vocal, instrument and theater… Continue reading Student art displayed at gallery
Infograph made by Tori Lemon Tori Lemon Lantern Staff Starting the fall semester of 2017, students who rely on financial aid will see revamped and more monitored regulations. Those regulations have more thoroughly sorted through, and students will only receive federal financial aid for classes required for degree or certificate completion at that institution. “While… Continue reading Financial aid misconceptions explained
