John Meyer Lantern Staff An eSports and Gaming Lounge, located in the Student Union, opened right before the spring semester started on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Located in the Student Union, the site where the pool table used to reside is where the lounge can be found. “There’s the huge presence of eSports and gaming… Continue reading Lounge opens creating a place for gamers
John Meyer Lantern Staff The Theatre department presents “The Children’s Show,” written and directed by Bob Peterson, professor of theatre, running Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. Set at the Digby Preparatory School, characters Frank and Alvin set out on an adventure. Caden Runnalls, technical theatre director, has performed as Alvin the Alligator in… Continue reading A tale of loyalty, friendship awaits
Key’andre Thomas Lantern Staff Butler’s Department of Campus Safety was gracious enough to allow BSA (Black Student Association) and SGA (Student Government Association) to host a party in their building to watch the 2023 Chiefs vs. Eagles Super Bowl. There was a good mix of fans from each team that showed up and had a… Continue reading BSA, SGA host Super Bowl watch party
Lantern Staff In October of 2022, BUCO Bad Parking added their first Instagram post that has garnered 41 likes with a caption: “bro what is this!!” followed by a picture of a red vehicle parked rather closely to a silver vehicle. “The reasoning behind ‘BUCO Bad Parking’ was actually when I parked next to someone… Continue reading Drivers beware: BUCO Bad Parking strikes again this semester
Lantern Staff Butler Grizzly Shawn Brown returns this semester after rolling his ankle in a pick-up game of basketball early into the fall semester. In fact, the Grizzly is starting off this track and field season strong, doing well at the meet at Washburn University on Saturday, Jan 21. “I won the 60, and I… Continue reading Brown returns stronger: Goals are only a baseline for success
Jen Anima-Valdez Editor-in-Chief When you walk into Joseph LaForge’s office, you will notice tons of books, football and soccer jerseys, and of course his uniquely detailed water dispenser for his Terere – a native Paraguayan tea. His love for Paraguayan culture and their awareness of the natural world is shown throughout not only his office… Continue reading Butler alum welcomed back by old professors
Jen Anima-Valdez Editor-in-Chief From Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Friday, Nov. 18 the Future Business Leaders of America Organization (FBLA) held a food and clothing drive that would help students in need who attend Butler. “Butler has not had a very active FBLA chapter for a while until this year,” Mason Kane, a freshman and sports… Continue reading FBLA organizes clothing, food drive
Lantern Staff The reputation that Head Coach Mike Helmer has built for the women’s basketball program is what initially drew a Mustang, Oklahoma native to Butler. “Teams in the past for Butler have been great and the name alone grants exposure to the players,” Randi Harding, a point guard, said. Harding is in her freshman… Continue reading Competition, academics attract Harding: Mustang native bares all on court
John Meyer Lantern Staff Photos by Caden Runnalls Professor of Theatre and Speech Bob Peterson will make his second directorial debut tonight with Cleopatra at 7:30 p.m. Peterson chose to direct Cleopatra because he is captivated by her as a historical figure. “I was always fascinated by her,” Peterson said. “She is a… Continue reading Historical production opens tonight: ‘Cleopatra’ with limited seating
Jen Anima-Valdez Editor-in-Chief Imagine it: a huge town full of culture and people, with beautiful architecture at every corner, skinny streets and the best Doners – a traditional German food. This is how Amelie Koenig, a Berlin, Germany, native, would describe her home. Compared to Berlin, Germany, Koenig says Americans use too much ice, that… Continue reading Berlin native takes on Butler soccer
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