Annette Bernsten For the past eight years, Butler Community College has teamed up with high schools across Butler County to provide special education students with a smooth transition from high school to the real world. “We are a vocational transition program for students coming out of high school,” Shirley Taylor, the coordinator of SEARCH, said. “They… Continue reading Project SEARCH: Finding jobs for everyone
Hallie Mayes Lantern Staff Mental health has become a significant topic in the times of COVID. On top of this, college students are under immense stress as everything piles together. Even in these hard times, students in the Fire Science program have chosen to serve communities by working towards a degree with various complications. Unique… Continue reading Ignite awareness of mental health: Fire science program presents challenges
Maya Hall Editor-in-Chief Those who love smoothies, teas and health bars and live in El Dorado are in luck. A brand-new cafe has opened called The Daily Spot. They first opened on Thursday, Aug. 13 but had their grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 22. Their location is 2710 W Central Ave in El Dorado, right… Continue reading El Dorado’s new health restaurant offers positive atmosphere and healthy menu
Riley Wagner Reporting I Student Weight loss journeys look different for everyone who has them. For most, it might be a mid-life crisis or a middle-aged decision to change their figure. But for Karter Johnson, a former Texas Christian University (TCU) defensive tackle now turned tight end, it was just a part of his journey.… Continue reading Grizzly’s weight loss journey
Jordan Plowman Multimedia Editor Coming soon to a web platform near you, Butler Community College’s theatre department proudly presents “JOE SENT ME: A GLIMPSE AT THE ROARING TWENTIES.” “JOE SENT ME” is a minimalistic readers’ theatre, ‘theatre of the mind’ to show each actor’s ability to animate their character to life without intense actor… Continue reading Theatre has gone virtual with ‘JOE SENT ME’
Hallie Mayes Lantern Staff You sit down to dinner, having a meal you’ve prepared many times and hear, “Ya know you could sell these.” Well, that is exactly what Keri Waller and her husband, Russ, did. Starting as an idea to travel around the food truck to State Fairs, much like every other part of… Continue reading A la carte automobile rolls into El Dorado
Jordan Plowman Multimedia Editor Hallie Mayes Butler Lantern From the sudden shutdown of school in the spring, adjustments have been made to proceed with in-person class. This includes living on campus and for many other Butler students, commuting to classes. So, what happens if a student is to contract this virus? The Butler Lantern took… Continue reading What do I do if have COVID? Who do I talk to?
Maya Hall Lantern Staff Tywonne Harris was a part of this year’s Butler Grizzlies football team. Harris is a freshman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and he had some major contributions to this year’s team success. “I started playing football when I was seven-years-old,” Harris said. “I always had a love for the game, and I… Continue reading Football player on road to recovery
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
