Hallie Mayes Managing Editor On Thursday, Nov. 24, the Butler County commission voted to extend the mask mandate for an additional 45 days beyond Monday, Feb 1. Continuing life with their masks up, El Dorado citizens have adjusted their business policies, the way they shop, and how they communicate. The decision to adopt a mask mandate was adopted on Thursday, Nov. 24 to be in place through Monday,… Continue reading City commission extends mask mandate
Annette Bernsten Lantern Staff With COVID-19 cases on the rise again and seasonal depression well on its way, it is more important than ever that individuals are seeking the care they need, both physically and mentally. In a research study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in June of 2020, it… Continue reading Mental health is today’s priority
Jordan Plowman Editor-in-Chief COVID-19 started appearing in the United States in December last year and people still don’t not wear their masks correctly. I do not know how many chin strap, second earring and nose breather mask wearers I have seen in the last few weeks. It has been several months since mask mandates were… Continue reading What will it take?
Hallie Mayes Lantern Staff For many after binge watching your favorite movie series and finishing seasons of Tiger King or Outer Banks, you are ready for a change of scenery. It is now time to pick up the book you’ve been wanting to read, to lace up your shoes and go for a walk. But… Continue reading Making the most of quarantine: Companies provide for the community during COVID
Tucker Ashburn Butler Student Sports Media The 2020-21 Butler women’s basketball team would have been starting their season in November, but because of COVID-19, the season is pushed back to January. According to the current schedule, the season is currently set to start Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at home vs. Colby. Last season, the women’s… Continue reading Women’s team tries to take care of unfinished business
Annette Bernsten Lantern Staff You may have heard rumors about the recent theatre production of “Joe Sent Me” or caught the melodic notes of a small group of singers warming up outside the 700 building. With COVID restrictions making performances a hassle, the actors and singers of Butler are more determined than ever to make… Continue reading The show must go on – virtually that is
Amarían Garcia & Hayden Cole Lantern Staff With Halloween fast approaching, many people question what they can and cannot do this holiday season with COVID-19 still impacting our daily lives. Some people want to go trick or treating with their kids, others want to go to costumed parties, then there are those who just want to stay… Continue reading Halloween hospitality during Covid
Annette Bernsten Lantern Staff While the numbers of new COVID-19 cases at Butler slows down, the impact it has left on affected individuals is unnerving, especially those who were required to quarantine or isolate themselves after being exposed. As someone who was required to quarantine during the school year, I know the impact it can… Continue reading An insider’s view of COVID-19
D’Ion Marley, Tucker Ashburn, Jake Wiggins and William Paronto, Butler Student Sports Media and Caylen Lowery, Reporting 1 Student Everyone knows how hard COVID is affecting the sports world. Butler Community College has been feeling those effects lately with the men’s and women’s basketball teams and volleyball team that were quarantined. All sports are going… Continue reading It’s a rocky road, but hopes for sports
Amariani Garcia Lantern Staff The Critical Incident Management Team (CIMT) met the morning of Tuesday, Sep. 8 and faculty were left confused whether the policy of accommodating work modifications because of COVID-19 had been changed. In an email send out by Terry Sader, professor of philosophy and ethics, to all faculty, he was deeply apologetic… Continue reading Policy sparks confusion among employees
