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
Caelin Bragg Advertising & Distribution Manager Butler’s English department will remember former Professor of English Michael Cissell through a reading of his book of poetry at the L.W. Nixon Library. Cissell published “The Cutting Songs of the Butcher Son” in July of this year, a month before his passing on Thursday, August 16, and it… Continue reading ‘Butcher Son’ to be read in memorial
Michael Cissell (left) and Tom Erwin (right) are remembered for their time at Butler. Left: Cissell is pictured for the story and release of his book of poetry, “The Cutting Song of the Butcher Son.” Darrah Walker Right: Erwin worked for Butler for 32 years before retiring in 2017. Courtesy of The Kansan Cat Gonzales… Continue reading Remembering the lives of two Butler staff members
Emma Barkley Lantern Staff “The Cutting Songs of the Butcher’s Son” is a new book written by a Butler professor of English who has been working on this book for about six months now. The book is scheduled to be published in July. “One could say I have been working on this book for 20… Continue reading English professor writes book of poetry
According to those in the classroom, one example of disruptive classroom behavior is caused by phone usage. While real classrooms may not be as pictured above, professors have to deal with the distraction of cell phones on a daily basis. Caelin Bragg Emma Barkley Lantern Staff Cell phones in the classroom has became more of… Continue reading Modern day classroom distraction affects many
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