Madeline Owens Lantern Staff Students living on campus have recently noticed the advertisement posted up in the dorm halls with the name “Speedy Gonzalez” printed on it. El Dorado native Robin Gonzalez is behind the wheel of the new taxi and shuttle service that started three weeks ago. Gonzalez worked for a bus company in… Continue reading Speedy service only a phone call away
Jordan Cornell Lantern Staff The Department of Campus Safety welcomes two new officers, bringing the officer total to five for the department. Officers Madysn Mitchell and Samaranayaka Chanaka both joined the campus police recently. Mitchell, a Cowley County graduate, is excited to work in Public Safety as it has been something she has always been… Continue reading Campus police welcomes new officers
Jordan Plowman Lantern Staff Looking around Butler Community College, one may see many happy couple and friends. Married Couple Kelsey and Diondre Teagle work in the dance department as dance instructor adjuncts. Teagles attended Wichita State University; Kelsey majored in dance, and Diondre majored in musical theater. The couple met at a musical dance production… Continue reading Married couple joins dance department as part-time instructors
Emmie Boese Business Editor Many Butler employees have dedicated themselves to the military for over 20 years. One name that comes to mind is Gregory Cole. Cole, from Baltimore, Maryland, has worked at Butler for eight years. He teaches the BETA and the culinary arts program at Butler. Cole served in the military for 25… Continue reading Employees serve students, country
Madalynn Wilson Lantern Staff “The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus” tells the story of a German scholar, Faustus, whose dissatisfaction with life leads him to make a deal with the devil. While Faustus learns the consequences of trading your soul for worldly pleasures, Ralph and Robin, played by Caden Runnalls and Christian Watkins, find his… Continue reading Duo serves up comedic delight
Emmie Boese Business Manager Having a group of people that can bring positive energy at games is always a plus whenever you are at a sporting event. The Butler Spirit Squad is composed of 18 members and a mascot, and Head Coach Terri Rinkenbaugh lead the squad. The squad cheers at athletic events including football,… Continue reading Spirit Squad helps create game day atmosphere
Maya Hall Lantern Staff Despite some initial stress, freshman professor of chemistry, Patrick Emery, has had a positive experience so far with the support of the people around him. Before teaching here, Emery also taught at the University of New England in Maine. He made the move to Butler after interviewing and taking a look… Continue reading First-year chemistry professor enjoys dynamic of new school
Maddison Farris Lantern Staff On Thursday, Oct.10, Butler Community college was happy to host Amy Schmierbach, an artist and student at Fort Hays State University, and her mesmerizing display of artwork in the gallery of the 700 building, and will remain there until Friday, Nov. 1, which is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.… Continue reading Local artist displays work in E.B. White Gallery
Maya Hall Lantern Staff What most students do not know about the agriculture department is that they not only deal with just crops and livestock, but there are also classes that involve science as well. Derek Foust, assistant professor of agriculture, has recently been working on a ‘food computer’, a system that involves hydroponics and… Continue reading Agriculture professor develops ‘food computer’
Madalynn Wilson Lantern Staff Khyah Van Es, a freshman at Butler, just wrapped up her final performance of Memphis at the Forum Theater in Wichita a couple weeks ago. She performed from Friday, Sept. 27 to Friday, Oct. 13 every Thursday through Sunday. Van Es is majoring in music education and is on scholarship for… Continue reading Student takes the stage in “Memphis”
