Opinion

OPINION: Gendered clothing in everyday society

Caileane Thurston Lantern Staff Everyday many are faced with hate and pressure from society caring so much about gendered clothing. Gender stereotypes have been pushed onto teens and children all around the world. In my own personal experiences, I have witnessed many people, children or friends in my life that were a girl but wanted… Continue reading OPINION: Gendered clothing in everyday society

Review

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ movie barely misses its potential  

Baylor Henry Editor-in-Chief As a self-proclaimed “book nerd,” I have read many dystopian novels, sometimes twice. This includes, of course, “The Hunger Games” trilogy by Suzanne Collins, a book series my middle school self was completely obsessed with.   The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Trailer As a result, I was wary when “The Ballad of… Continue reading ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ movie barely misses its potential  

Campus News · Feature · Sports

Deuce rises to the occasion

Alexis DeLong Managing Editor Jason Drake, more commonly known as ‘Deuce’, is a point guard for the men’s basketball team. Drake has played basketball at Butler Community College for one year after previously playing at Cleveland State University for one year.   “It has always been a dream to me to play Division 1 (D1) basketball,… Continue reading Deuce rises to the occasion

Campus News · Feature · Sports

Franklin’s journey to the hoop

Alexis DeLong Managing Editor Throughout J’unti Franklin’s younger years, basketball wasn’t just a game; it was a significant part of her life, shaping her journey in various ways.   After attending Natchitoches Central High School Louisiana and Lincoln High School in Nebraska, Franklin found herself at Butler CC . She is studying to be a physical… Continue reading Franklin’s journey to the hoop

Campus News · Sports

Grizzlies maintain their win streak amid adversity opposing the Coffeyville Ravens 

Lehener Arsenio & Clarck Leubou  Lantern Staff The Coffeyville Ravens hosted the Butler Grizzlies on Wednesday, Nov. 29 for an exciting game of basketball. The Grizzlies, coming off a 6-game winning streak, came into this game with a high amount of confidence that they could turn it into a 7-game winning streak.  It certainly has… Continue reading Grizzlies maintain their win streak amid adversity opposing the Coffeyville Ravens 

Campus News · Sports

Grizzlies remain undefeated in convincing victory over Coffeyville 

Clarck Leubou & Lehener Arsenio  Lantern Staff The Grizzlies Women’s Basketball team travelled to Coffeyville for a game against the Ravens on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The women’s basketball team hasn’t lost a game since the start of the season, and they seemed too confident about clenching another win to add to their tally. It certainly… Continue reading Grizzlies remain undefeated in convincing victory over Coffeyville 

Campus News · Community News · Feature

Students gain hands-on experience working ESPN+ broadcast

Caileane Thurston Lantern Staff Students apart of Butler Creative TV (BCTV) had the opportunity to live-stream and produce the game for ESPN+. On Saturday, Nov. 4, the Butler Grizzlies football team faced off against the Dodge City Conquistadors, and although the Grizzlies lost, 31-10, BCTV students were busy on the sidelines producing, writing, directing and… Continue reading Students gain hands-on experience working ESPN+ broadcast

Campus News · Community News

Negotiations standoff: Union, administration at odds

Baylor Henry Editor-in-Chief Ongoing mediations are nearing a tense standstill as Butler CC professional employees and administration negotiate for a new contract, including pay, benefits and job security.   The negotiations process typically begins just after January each year, when the negotiations teams meet individually, and faculty members survey their colleagues to determine what issues should… Continue reading Negotiations standoff: Union, administration at odds

Campus News · Feature

 Building student connections 

Baylor Henry Editor-in-Chief    In a mainly virtual society, building face to face human connection has grown increasingly difficult. The Library Latté, located in the library on the second floor of the 600 building, seeks to change that.      “Our previous Library Director wanted to provide a service that would benefit students; there was no intention of… Continue reading  Building student connections 

Campus News · Feature

Students balance classwork with jobs 

Oseli Bencomo Lantern Staff Having a job while in school can be difficult for many students, especially when in college. According to a recent study completed by the American Education Research Association (AERA), students that have a job while they are enrolled in classes are about 20% less likely to finish their degrees than students… Continue reading Students balance classwork with jobs