Maya Hall Editor-in-Chief There is an important part in discussing a school’s yearly budget that most may not know about, and it is called the mill levy. In their past few meetings, the Board of Trustees has been discussing the budget of the 2020-2021 school year. The meetings about the budget also includes the discussion… Continue reading Board of Trustees pass mill levy setting it at 16.681 mills
Jordan Plowman Multimedia Editor Coming soon to a web platform near you, Butler Community College’s theatre department proudly presents “JOE SENT ME: A GLIMPSE AT THE ROARING TWENTIES.” “JOE SENT ME” is a minimalistic readers’ theatre, ‘theatre of the mind’ to show each actor’s ability to animate their character to life without intense actor… Continue reading Theatre has gone virtual with ‘JOE SENT ME’
Annette Berntsen Butler Lantern The following information was taken from the Board of Trustees meeting held on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Each quotation is written as it was said during the meeting. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Board of Trustees met to vote on the 2020-21 mill levy budget and discuss the possibility of implementing new… Continue reading Board of Trustees discuss budget, new programs in September meeting
Jordan Plowman Multimedia Editor Hallie Mayes Butler Lantern From the sudden shutdown of school in the spring, adjustments have been made to proceed with in-person class. This includes living on campus and for many other Butler students, commuting to classes. So, what happens if a student is to contract this virus? The Butler Lantern took… Continue reading What do I do if have COVID? Who do I talk to?
Jordan Cornell Butler Lantern As the school year continues, so does the effort students and staff put in to keep themselves and others safe. After classes moved online in March, students packed up and returned home or sheltered where they could. Students have now returned to school via in person and online, after a five month “quarantine”… Continue reading COVID numbers remain steady on Butler, WSU’s campus
Annette Berntsen Lantern Staff As the 2020 school year begins, administration has been looking for ways to open campuses without causing another spike in COVID-19 cases. To do this, colleges use a combination of the recommendations provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American College Health Association (ACHA) and Kansas Department of… Continue reading Colleges search for ways to combat COVID-19
Annette Berntsen Lantern Staff Ever since the coronavirus pandemic broke out in March, the question of how individuals can protect themselves from it has been a popular topic. One of the most common answers is to socially distance and wear a face mask. This solution seems to be the best option, but even this safety… Continue reading Mask requirement has multiple negative effects
Hallie Mayes Lantern Staff You feel the fresh spring air breeze by as you play catch with your teammate, it is March 2020, and you have no idea this could be the last time you are able to practice all together. Community colleges were the first to determine they would not have any regular sports seasons in fall 2020. This premature decision has… Continue reading Let them play
Carlie Pracht Managing Editor Bulgaria is the home of mountains, valleys, beaches and is well known for its roses that are exported as rose oil for perfume companies around the world. Bulgaria, specifically the Capital, Sofia, is also the home to sophomore international student Yoana Tsaneva. Tsaneva attended high school at the International School Uwekind… Continue reading International student discusses volleyball, pandemic struggles
In an email sent by Dr. Kim Krull, she explained that Butler’s Critical Incident Management Team decided that even though there are no confirmed COVID-19 cases on any Butler campus that Spring Break will be extended by one week to March 27. During this time, offices on each campus location will be open. Beginning March… Continue reading Butler Community College Update regarding the Coronavirus
