D’Ion Marley Student Sports Media Dr. Larry Abraham grew up in Wichita and attended West High and went on to attend Wichita State University before going into podiatry school in Chicago. In 1973, he landed in Kansas to start his practice in El Dorado. After setting up in El Dorado, he was invited to a… Continue reading Abraham carries on athletics legacy
Amanda Smith Editor-in-Chief The information technology department made an addition to their staff in early December upon hiring its new Executive Assistant Ali Valentine. Valentine grew up in the small town of Belle Plaine and graduated from Wichita Heights after moving to Wichita her sophomore year. Valentine is currently working towards her business degree through… Continue reading Valentine settles into new position
Jordan Cornell Lantern Staff Spirit Aerosystems announced on Friday, Jan. 24 that the company would begin laying off 2,800 of its employees. The layoffs were announced after Boeing suspended production of the 737 MAX. Investigators said Boeing, Lion Air and pilots are faulted for what caused two fatal crashes of 737 MAX planes in Indonesia… Continue reading Spirit layoffs cause colleges to respond
Maya Hall Lantern Staff One of Butler’s own staff members, Professor of Art Rachel Foster, has original artwork displayed at a temporary exhibit. The artwork is displayed by the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition as a part of their Concept and Focus exhibitions and is to be shown in Tulsa, Oklahoma and in Wichita. “It… Continue reading Art instructor featured in regional art exhibit
Jordan Plowman Lantern Staff “I Got Rhythm,” ‘’I Got Music‘’ and “I Got My Friends” is the three part series the vocal music department has committed to this year. The vocal concerts on Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 7 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.… Continue reading Vocal Department continues trilogy
Amariani Garcia Lantern Staff Students now have a new pathway to receive a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, while saving over $16,000 by attending Butler for the first two years. Butler and Wichita State University have signed an articulation agreement for a 2+2 agreement that completes a four-year study of biomedical engineering between Butler’s pre-engineering… Continue reading Butler signs articulation agreement with WSU for biomedical engineering
Raymond Hoare Student Sports Media The Butler Grizzlies Track and Field teams are starting to heat up during these last couple of months. The track team headed to Wichita State University for the Preludes on Friday, Jan. 17. The Grizzlies had a successful day. Notable outcomes included freshman Robert Richardson in the triple jump as… Continue reading Track enjoys variety of successes
Wesley Hagar Student Sports Media After a long and agonizing 50- year drought for the Chiefs, they finally found a way to bring the Lombardi Trophy back home to Kansas City, Missouri. With that in mind, one of the most memorable parts about winning the Super Bowl is the parade back home with all the… Continue reading Chiefs fans celebrate first Lombardi Trophy in five decades
Wesley Hagar Student Sports Media Monday, Feb. 10 was a special night for both basketball teams, as it was Pack the Power Plant Night. Pack the Power Plant Night is a big deal around Butler because it helps those who have survived and those of families that have lost family members to cancer. That night,… Continue reading Students, athletes gather to support cancer victims
Bryce Hirayama Student Sports Media With spring right around the corner, another baseball season begins at Butler. Last year, the Grizzlies won the KJCCC West with a record of 39-19, which was their first title since 2010.The conference championship was the first for Head Coach BJ McVay, who is entering his 10th season at the… Continue reading Baseball is back, off to a great start
