Amanda Smith Editor-in-Chief The information technology department made an addition to their staff in early December upon hiring its new Executive Assistant Ali Valentine. Valentine grew up in the small town of Belle Plaine and graduated from Wichita Heights after moving to Wichita her sophomore year. Valentine is currently working towards her business degree through… Continue reading Valentine settles into new position
Amanda Smith Editor-in-Chief Trosper’s office is located in the gymnasium (500 building) in Room 510. He began his new position at Butler in September. Amanda Smith After growing up, attending school and then working in the San Francisco Bay Area for 25 years, newly named Director of Athletic Academic Services Matthew Trosper and his wife… Continue reading Trosper joins athletic academic team
Amanda Smith Editor-in-Chief On Friday, Dec. 20, the age for purchasing tobacco products, including e-cigarettes (JUULs, vapes, etc.) was raised from 18 to 21 after President Donald Trump signed legislation to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. The amendment was made after multiple studies throughout recent years pointed towards the benefits of raising… Continue reading “Tobacco 21” aims to slow down nicotine use among teens
Amanda Smith Managing Editor Every four years, the Board of Trustees is up for election. This year, voting will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5 and is open to any registered voter. Voters are able to vote for their own district and the At Large position. Early voting can be done at the Butler County… Continue reading Board of Trustees faces new election year
Amanda Smith Managing Editor With the love of the game fueling her, Hannah Mortimer has seen nearly every crevice of the basketball world. From high school and college ball to the Harlem Globetrotters, Mortimer is now an assistant coach for the women’s team at Butler. Mortimer has always lived by the “everyday matters” mindset, which… Continue reading From player to coach, Mortimer keeps ‘trotting’
Amanda Smith Managing Editor For the opening production of the school year, the theatre program is putting on “The Man Who Come to Dinner” from Thursday, Sept. 26 to Saturday, the 28. The play will take place at 7:30 p.m. on all nights and a matinee performance on Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets for… Continue reading Don’t be cranky, ‘Dinner’ will be served
Amanda Smith Managing Editor For newly named Academic Success Coach and Tutor Coordinator Cassandra Zeiner, tutoring means more than merely helping students pass a class– it is all about making students feel welcomed, united and confident. With a passion for literature and writing, Zeiner got her undergraduate degree from WSU in creative writing and her… Continue reading Zeiner wishes to shed more positive light on tutoring
Amanda Smith Lantern Staff Student Government Association (SGA) and KBTL Butler Radio came together with themed decorations and props to throw a spring fling luau for Butler students on the El Dorado and Andover campuses. All students were welcome to attend and had to present their student IDs at the door. The party took place… Continue reading SGA, Butler Radio strive for increased student involvement
Carlie Pracht & Amanda Smith Lantern Staff In honor of Earth Day, which always falls on April 22, and to remind students and faculty of their role in the earth’s conservation, Sophomore Jaedn Cooper hosted “Every day is Earth Day” with the help of Sophomore Mo Rutledge and Freshman Bayley Rogers on Monday, April 15.… Continue reading Cooper organizes earth day event, involves many
Amanda Smith Lantern Staff College student journalists from Kansas gathered in Wichita for the annual Kansas Collegiate Media (KCM) conference on Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8 and for Butler, both the Lantern newspaper and The Grizzly Magazine staff were in attendance. The Grizzly brought home a total of five awards while the Lantern… Continue reading Lantern, Grizzly showcase skills in Kansas contest
