Annette Bernsten Lantern Staff As the shopping craze caused by the pandemic slowly subsides, most retail companies are returning to normal pay for employees. Walmart is one of the few companies that has offered raises, but it only applies to a select few employees, creating an imbalance that is unfair for other workers. The departments… Continue reading Walmart offers selective raises, but not to the right people
Annette Bernsten Lantern Staff On Thursday, Sept. 17, Micaela Ayers, director of library services, hosted a virtual event in celebration of Constitution Day. The meeting discussed important aspects of the electoral college and why individuals are encouraged to vote in the upcoming elections. “The library has presented a scholarly program annually as an opportunity to… Continue reading Library hosts virtual event in celebration of Constitution Day
Carlie Pracht Lantern Staff Plastic bags, straws and silverware are a significant convenience in the moment, but they are ultimately an inconvenience in the long run. While these plastic items make our lives much simpler right now, they have a negative lasting impact on the environment and the world we will live in. Single use… Continue reading Ditch the plastic: Save the planet
Madeline Owens Lantern Staff Every month, a national health topic is brought to the public’s attention. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. In the past, Professor of Nursing Ruthann Farley has provided health information regarding domestic and sexual violence to College Health. Showing awareness to health topics is one way the nursing department can… Continue reading October brings awareness to domestic violence
Emmie Boese Business Manager Student life events, attending games and fine arts events are strongly encouraged by the Student Government Association and faculty. Getting the word out for these events is always spread through flyers, Twitter, Pipeline and even Instagram now. Attendance has had a good turnout at some events, while others have not, although… Continue reading Students crave better communication methods
Amariani Garcia Lantern Staff ED290, Integrated Learning Through the Arts, a new course offered at Butler, has expanded the horizons for classroom expectations for Shellie Gutierrez, department chair of teacher education. Students should expect field trips and hands-on experience at the Wichita Symphony, Wichita City Arts, Exploration Place and Botanica, although Gutierrez plans to add… Continue reading New education course highlighted by hands-on experiences
Jordan Plowman Lantern Staff Have you ever pushed off homework because you felt like it was too much or dreaded going to work because you know you have an assignment due that night? By the Merriam- Webster definition, stress is the “physical, chemical or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be… Continue reading College aids in class-induced stress
