Opinion · Sports

Tyler’s hot takes: Is it time to end college athletics?

Tyler Krenzin Lantern Staff In America sports reign supreme, especially in Midwest and Southeast America. We can come to the conclusion that as far as entertainment is concerned, there are not a lot of options outside of sports. In Kansas City, Missouri, the most important events of the year are Sunday night football games when… Continue reading Tyler’s hot takes: Is it time to end college athletics?

Campus News · Sports

Leidersten, Achey leads soccer through successful week

Matthew Will & Raymond Hoare Managing Editor & Student Sports Media The Butler women’s soccer team was currently 8-3 overall (5-0 in Jayhawk Conference), following four more wins in conference. Saturday, Sept. 15, Butler defeated Coffeyville 3-1 on the road. Freshman defender Sandra Thiman scored in the 7th minute, followed by a 58th minute goal… Continue reading Leidersten, Achey leads soccer through successful week

Opinion · Sports

Blake “The BOAT” Bortles will cruise to an MVP season.

Tyler Krenzin Lantern Columnist The 2018-19 NFL season is finally underway, and as an aspiring sports journalist I am required to draw a line in the sand that nobody can budge me from. In the first edition of my “Hot Takes” column I made the bold prediction that the Oakland Raiders and Tennessee Titans would… Continue reading Blake “The BOAT” Bortles will cruise to an MVP season.

Campus News · Sports

Grizzlies take down 18th ranked Scotties

Tyler Godwin Student Sports Media The Grizzlies traveled to Highland Community College for their second game of the season and were able to pick up a crucial early season victory over the Scotties, defeating Highland 35-27. Butler started off the game’s scoring with two rushing touchdowns coming from sophomore running back Darius Timmons. Sophomore quarterback… Continue reading Grizzlies take down 18th ranked Scotties

Feature · Sports

Daily schedule of a Butler football player

Hannah Simon Student Sports Media You would think being a college student would already be stressful enough between long classes, a job and trying to maintain relationships with friends and family. Try including playing football on top of all that stress. Playing sports in college can be a lot more stressful than being an average… Continue reading Daily schedule of a Butler football player

Campus News · Sports

Torres scores game-winner in overtime against rival Cavaliers

Matthew Will & Raymond Hoare Managing Editor & Student Sports Media On Wednesday, Sept. 12, Butler’s matchup with Johnson County ended later than usual as the Grizzlies came away with a late win in overtime, 2-1. Sophomore defender Aylin Torres scored the game winning goal, improving Butler’s record to 4-3, 1-0 in KJCCC conference play.… Continue reading Torres scores game-winner in overtime against rival Cavaliers

Campus News · Review · Sports

Butler’s ‘Last Chance’ at stardom

Matthew Will Managing Editor After a successful season three, Last Chance U returns for another year at KJCCC school Independence Community College. Independence Head Coach Jason Brown impressed both local fans as well as the national audience with a 9-2 record as well as a conference championships. At first, the season met some negative feedback,… Continue reading Butler’s ‘Last Chance’ at stardom