Tori Wilson Lantern Staff Starting next school year, Butler students may begin to see more high school students in their classes. This is due to a partnership between Butler and Circle High School called the Thrive program. The program allows Circle High students, starting their sophomore year, to attend Butler from 8 a.m. to 11… Continue reading Butler offers new opportunity for students to ‘thrive’
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
Jordan Cornell Lantern Staff Spirit Aerosystems announced on Friday, Jan. 24 that the company would begin laying off 2,800 of its employees. The layoffs were announced after Boeing suspended production of the 737 MAX. Investigators said Boeing, Lion Air and pilots are faulted for what caused two fatal crashes of 737 MAX planes in Indonesia… Continue reading Spirit layoffs cause colleges to respond
Jordan Plowman Lantern Staff “I Got Rhythm,” ‘’I Got Music‘’ and “I Got My Friends” is the three part series the vocal music department has committed to this year. The vocal concerts on Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 7 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.… Continue reading Vocal Department continues trilogy
Amariani Garcia Lantern Staff Students now have a new pathway to receive a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, while saving over $16,000 by attending Butler for the first two years. Butler and Wichita State University have signed an articulation agreement for a 2+2 agreement that completes a four-year study of biomedical engineering between Butler’s pre-engineering… Continue reading Butler signs articulation agreement with WSU for biomedical engineering
Bryce Hirayama Student Sports Media With spring right around the corner, another baseball season begins at Butler. Last year, the Grizzlies won the KJCCC West with a record of 39-19, which was their first title since 2010.The conference championship was the first for Head Coach BJ McVay, who is entering his 10th season at the… Continue reading Baseball is back, off to a great start
Carlie Pracht Managing Editor Galen Abdur-Razzaq is a master flutist who performs and presents to audiences on the relationship between jazz and the Civil Rights Movement. Abdur-Razzaq’s presentation was a gift courtesy of the estate of Harold Smith and the Butler Community College Foundation. Carlie Pracht On Thursday, Feb. 6 the Black Student Association and… Continue reading Performer provides insight through music
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
Madalynn Wilson Lantern Staff The theater program is switching gears this spring to put on a one-act children’s play called “Uniquely Frank”. The play is another installment of Alvin the Alligator’s story, who Bob Peterson, the writer and director, calls his “Mickey Mouse”. “I’ve been writing him for several years now and this is his… Continue reading Alvin the Alligator teaches unique lesson to children
Amariani Garcia Lantern Staff Integrating learning through the arts classroom is not what one would typically expect. Professor of Education Shellie Gutierrez lets students know not to expect sitting in a classroom. The class consists of multiple field trips such as Mark Arts, Botanica, Cocoa Dolce, Wichita City Arts and more. Gutierrez, department chair of… Continue reading Students head to Mark Arts for cultivating experience
