Caelin Bragg Lantern Staff The rights and freedoms of the press have been hot topic issues ever since President Donald Trump took office, issues that now even democratic candidates are having trouble skirting. The “fake news” rhetoric popularized by the president has made journalism unsteady for those in it and is now under constant scrutiny… Continue reading Free, open journalism attacked from new angle
Maya Hall Lantern Staff People love filters. They’re fun, different and humorous, which is why FaceApp became very popular so quickly. FaceApp uses artificial intelligence to create realistic-looking filters to add to photos, such as the widely used aging filter, creating the newest form of entertainment for people on social media. But when word got… Continue reading ‘FaceApp’ stirs up online privacy concerns
Magnus McFaulds Lantern Staff Two issues ago I wrote an article about my own struggles with depression. When I wrote it, I tried to cover all the bases of what was wrong. However, I did not talk about a lot of things as there are many things I was afraid to write. There is still… Continue reading ‘I’m fine:’ It is not dark forever
Carlie Pracht Lantern Staff Social media is constantly evolving, and with this can come detrimental side effects. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram can be great ways to build connections with people and stay in touch with loved ones, but it can also make life look completely unrealistic which can be extremely harmful to the… Continue reading Instagram’s proposed changes present pros, cons
I would like to begin by saying the Lantern does amazing work. I have read every issue that has come out since I started school here. Because I read every issue, I know your stories and op-ed pieces are held to a certain standard. I am writing to you today because of two op-ed pieces… Continue reading Letter to the Editor
Magnus McFaulds Lantern Staff Military enlistment is not what it once was. America tends to take pride in having the world’s most powerful military, but there are less people making their way in to recruitment offices to put their name down to serve. Has school become more appealing to young people? Or is the idea… Continue reading Enlistment shouldn’t be scary
Magnus McFaulds Lantern Staff The news is a joke. Someone has to say it, so let it be me. On my phone I have three news apps: FOX, CNN and The New York Times. Having three news sources at the touch of a button sounds convenient to anybody. I can see both sides of the… Continue reading Mainstream media ignores important stories
Magnus McFaulds Lantern Staff For college students, depression is more and more prevalent. Something once thought to only affect older people is now an epidemic in young people. As college students, the pressure can be piled on every day, from class, to work and to social lives. Jake Tyler, a Ted Talk speaker, talks about… Continue reading ‘I’m fine’: Living with depression
The Associated Press Stylebook becomes like the Bible to many journalists. It’s a guide and takes time to try to understand and put to use. Two students recently penned a column in the Butler Lantern, criticizing AP style, calling it inferior to MLA (Modern Language Association) style, which is used in English classes. That hit… Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Long live AP style
Timothy Johnson Lantern Staff So long as you are not threatening someone with imminent violence, you can say whatever you want. This is what the First Amendment provides. However, the idea that you can say something that is hateful without consequence from the law does not sit well with many people. They believe it only… Continue reading Silencing hateful people only brews more hatred within them
