Evan Dalian Managing Editor In March, Student Life paired with Counselor Nancy Hamm to take students through a meditation on both the Andover and El Dorado campuses. The Andover event took place Tuesday, March 22 at 12 p.m. in the Grizzly Den and the El Dorado event took place the following week, Tuesday, March 29… Continue reading Counselor offers meditation, pizza to manage mental health and stress
Butler Lantern “Since 1776, no single generation of Americans has been spared the responsibility of defending and protecting our fundamental freedoms,” Kim Krull, the president of Butler, said, welcoming those in attendance to today’s Veteran’s Day Ceremony. “More than 48 million Americans have proudly worn our country’s uniform and served in the armed forces. And more… Continue reading Deputy police chief honors veterans: Clayton offers ways the public can help
Cynthia Nava Lantern Staff One in five women are sexually assaulted on college campuses and 6.8% of men, according to data provided by RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network). Among this data, 20% of female sexual assault survivors report this to police. RAINN also reports that among transgender, genderqueer and nonconforming (TGQN), 23.1% have… Continue reading Campus, Family Life highlight sexual assault
Hallie Mayes Managing Editor Have your hands started getting clammy as you walk down the grocery aisle? Or maybe you noticed your heart starts racing while you wait in line? None of these things happened before the lockdown. Why now? These, now common, symptoms of social anxiety and stress have rapidly been on the incline since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic January 2020. … Continue reading Pandemic creates mental health challenges: Mental health in midst of a pandemic
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 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 Plowman Lantern Staff Walking to QuikTrip and back, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) walked for Mental Health Awareness Week on Friday, Oct. 4, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The walk was a true test of the power of the few participants. Sophomore Kenyatta Nyirenda, vice president of the Alpha Phi Alpha chapter, said that he… Continue reading PTK walks in solidarity of emotions felt by many
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
Carlie Pracht Lantern Staff Vocabulary.com defines an ally as the following: “If you have an ally, you have someone who is on your side, like a more experienced teammate who is your ally in convincing the coach to give you more playing time. Ally comes from the Latin word alligare, meaning “to bind to,” like… Continue reading New organization aims to provide inclusive, accepting environment
Rachel McClurg Editor-in-Chief Though they have not yet been implemented, there are some new Title IX regulations that are being proposed. Title IX is a federal law that states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to… Continue reading Controversial changes to Title IX proposed with goals of transparency, consistency
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