Austin McNorton Student Sports Media On Wednesday, Dec. 31, the Butler Lady Grizzlies beat the Lady Red Devils from Allen County 72-43 in the Power Plant thanks to double figures in two statistical categories from the reigning Jayhawk Conference player of the week Erika Mattingly. Once again in this game, we saw the toughness of… Continue reading Mattingly Magic
Emma Barkley Lantern Staff The Children’s Theatre show, “Completely Frank,” focuses on the main character “Alvin” the alligator. This character was introduced several years ago in a Children’s Theater show and has appeared in several Butler Children’s Theatre performances. As Theatre and Speech Professor Bob Peterson re-thought the focus of his stories, “Alvin” is going… Continue reading Alvin makes another appearance in ‘Completely Frank’
Rachel McClurg Managing Editor Nominated by their equals at Butler, two professors Nathan Swink, a Humanities and Social Sciences professor, and Darren Bentley, an adjunct science instructor, have been chosen to receive a national teaching award at this year’s Innovations Conference. Two professors are chosen each year by staff and faculty. “I felt validated in… Continue reading Professors recognized for great teaching, leadership
Sydney Mossman Student Sports Media Imagine having a job so unique and important the institution has to change the title of said job to make it more fitting. This is a title change given to a person so dedicated to Butler Athletics, he sought out a pilot’s license to attend more athletic events. This is… Continue reading Matt Jacobs: Mr. Do-It-All
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
Tyler Krenzin Lantern Staff Keeping students interested in the class can be a difficult task. This is one that not been the issue for Professor of Chemistry Mark Diskin. Diskin, also known as Mark A. to his students, has continued installing unorthodox techniques in his teachings. Diskin, a graduate of Curtin University in Perth, Australia,… Continue reading Chemistry cowboy rides again
Dom Brown Photography and Social Media Editor “Hard work yields great rewards,” Performing arts major Seth Knowles said. Knowles is an incredibly talented performer in the theater/ performance arts department at Butler. Entering his second year here, Knowles already has five performances under his belt and, currently working on another. While Knowles, an El Dorado… Continue reading Talent thrives in theater
Captain Troy Jellison works hand in hand with the El Dorado Fire Department and Butler’s Fire Science program. This program offers a residency program where students work a minimum of five shifts with the fire department, all while earning their associate’s degree. Photo courtesy of Troy Jellison Tori Lemon Editor-in-Chief Students who are interested in… Continue reading Fire science program turns up the heat
Two from right: Charlotte Smith is pictured. International student Charlotte Smith, a secondary goalie, was injured prior to the game. Cat Gonzales Cat Gonzales Lantern Staff A rising star from Bristol, England, freshman Charlotte Smith is one out of many students here at Butler in the international program. Smith, a soccer player for the Butler… Continue reading Young England star shines at Butler
Emma Barkley Lantern Staff That’s right, current student Graham Eastburn does both. Eastburn, a sophomore at Butler Community College, is from a small town, Garden Plain, and has recently turned 20 years old on Tuesday, Sept 5. Eastburn became a student campus police officer this year and is wanting to be a State Trooper in… Continue reading Officer by day, yell leader by night
