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Grizzlies reflect on disability services

Matt Cooper Lantern Staff Walking amongst the morning concourse of passersby outside the student union each morning, one easily takes notice of the most prominent structures outside the building: the inclined wheelchair ramp. Each building on campus has this same feature, along with other aides for those living with disabilities. Take for example the elevators… Continue reading Grizzlies reflect on disability services

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Potential careers in biotechnology

Photo Courtesy: UBC Sergio Cisneros Lantern Staff Students that choose to major in biotechnology have the opportunity to work in many different fields in the scientific community. Individuals who choose to study biotechnology can pursue careers in fields such as biomedicine, environmental conservation and even forensics. To receive an Advanced Biotechnology Certificate (ABC), a student… Continue reading Potential careers in biotechnology

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Campus adheres to smoking policy

Photo illustration by D. Brown Caleb Thorton Advertising and Distribution Editor On Aug. 1, 2013, the Butler Board of Trustees enacted a non-smoking policy on campus grounds, including classrooms and dorms. According to Butler’s website, this school policy passed to advocate health and reduce fire hazard risks. According to Chief Tim Bryan, the policy is… Continue reading Campus adheres to smoking policy

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Transferring may trouble students

Photo Courtesy: Enlighten Portal Hayley Smith Editor-in-Chief According to Academic Advisor Gary Royse, about 60 percent of students will choose to further their education after a community college by attending a university or other institution. Although there may be some unforeseen problems that arise when one is attempting to transfer, they are normally minimal. Royse… Continue reading Transferring may trouble students

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Kindness column: DUI Impact Center assists victims, offenders

Photo Courtesy: MADD Olivia Vest Managing Editor Two in three people will be involved in an alcohol-related driving accident in their lifetimes, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). With such incredibly high rates of these accidents, the work of organizations such as the Kansas DUI (Driving Under the Influence) Impact Center is important. After… Continue reading Kindness column: DUI Impact Center assists victims, offenders

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Waterfest educates fourth graders

Photo Courtesy: Kaitlin Parks Butler Community College hosted its 20th Walnut River Water Festival on Tuesday, Oct. 12. Butler County fourth graders including Skelly Elementary, Lincoln Elementary of Augusta and Garfield Elementary came to learn about water conservation. Classrooms in the 1500 Building were transformed into centers that focused on many activities following the Waterfest… Continue reading Waterfest educates fourth graders