Illustration by Elza High Caelin Bragg Lantern Staff I don’t know the reasons other people are attending college, but I’m here to learn and constant distractions from other students in the classroom get in the way of that. Don’t be on the phone during a class period. I don’t know why it’s necessary for someone… Continue reading Phones distract more than users
Tori Lemon Editor-in-Chief Because of poor laws and legislation, many minor sex trafficking victims are receiving more jail time than those who bought sex from them. There are countless cases where minors are arrested and tried for prostitution- even if they were held against their will. Take the story of Tina Frundt, for instance. According… Continue reading Criminal or victim? Human sex trafficking draws the unclear line
Sophia Allen Lantern Staff On Wednesday, Feb. 14, a shooting occurred in Parkland, Florida at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Like the many school shootings that have occurred, the aftermath was filled with “thoughts and prayers,” arguing about how to prevent such situations from happening again and no change from those in office. But unlike… Continue reading Walkouts can motivate change, progress
Rachel McClurg Managing Editor The Kansas House of Representatives voted to pass House Bill (HB) 2042 allowing 18-year-olds in Kansas to obtain a concealed carry permit after passing a concealed carry class. I am for 18-year-olds being able to have a concealed carry because I feel that if we are old enough to go overseas… Continue reading Self-preservation doesn’t start at 21
Tyler Krenzin Lantern Staff The NBA has been the league of two teams for the last 3-4 seasons: The Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is thought to be the staple at least until LeBron James retires; however, today has a different feel. The Cavaliers are like a rocked fighter, just doing anything… Continue reading Tyler’s Hot Takes!!! Views to the ‘ship
Staff Editorial Wichita State University’s student led paper, The Sunflower, has experienced quite a slap in the face over the past couple of weeks. The Sunflower, which has received a budget of $105,000 for the 2017-2018 academic year, is in danger of only receiving half of that next year. Wichita State University’s (WSU)… Continue reading The Butler Lantern stands with The Sunflower amidst budget cut threats
Tyler Krenzin Lantern Staff Only two times in the history of baseball have there been an exorbitant amount home runs: the “Steroid Era” where players like Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa broke records and fought for the right to be the home run king. This era isn’t called the “Steroid Era” for no… Continue reading Hot Takes: Giancarlo will get himself a record breaking Gin and tonic
Illustration by Elza High Sophia Allen Lantern Staff Several days before the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, started, skater Adam Rippon and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence were already a part of the first piece of drama. Rippon, one of the first openly gay U.S. athletes to participate in the Winter Olympics, criticized… Continue reading Rippon continues to skate… away from meeting with Pence
Illustration by Elza High STAFF EDITORIAL On Thursday, Jan. 31, our staff distributed the first issue of the second semester. Not even 24 hours later, approximately 415 newspapers had been stolen. The total loss of revenue was about $711.85, once the cost of advertisements and the papers that had disappeared were factored in. On the front… Continue reading The truth hurts: Lantern staff responds to recent controversy
Illustration by Hunter Garrett Darrah Walker Lantern Staff Animals on campus has been an ongoing controversy for Butler Community College, in which my opinion on the situation has changed from supporting the idea of having animals on campus to not having them. It is very rare to see an animal on campus unless they are… Continue reading They are cute and lovable but not on campus
