Kevin Leiker is a campus police officer at Butler Community College and has been here for almost two years. His primary responsibilities as a campus police officer are safety, security of the students and faculty. They build personal relationships with everybody on campus, according to Leiker.
On the Andover campus at 8:40 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, Butler Public Safety received a call from the Andover Police Department regarding a possible suicide south of the Facilities Building. Upon arrival on campus, this report was confirmed.
Butler Community College's volleyball team hosted a conference opponent on Wednesday, Oct. 2. a much-needed win as it improved their record to .500, sweeping Pratt Community College Beavers 3-0 (25-22), (25-13) and (25-14).
The season four of The Boys returns with a explosive, unapologetic approach with its graphic show of violence and ironic narrative while exploring the possibilities of a superhero story. Using imperfect "heroes," Eric Kripke's series, which picks up where Garth Ennis' comic left off, peels back the layers of celebrity, power, and corruption to reveal society's darkest corners. The hero the audience sometimes enjoys and frequently dislikes Homelander (Antony Starr), is at the center.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been revolutionized in the last few years, the benefits and negatives have already been observed.
Theatre students at Butler CC are thrilled and excitedly preparing for their upcoming productions after countless hours of rehearsing lines and scenes once again. The upcoming play “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” will have its opening debut on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.
One year later, various Butler CC offices have created podcasts of their own. Last year, the Butler CC campuses on both El Dorado and Andover have purchased a podcasting studio and equipment for students and employees to use. At Butler CC, two podcast series are leading the way in promoting digital literacy and connecting the community. The first is “For Your Reference”, a Butler CC Libraries and Archives podcast hosted by Kara Price, access and instructor librarian. They have posted three episodes since spring 2024, which shine a spotlight on members of the Butler CC who share their personal and professional stories. The other one is “Bear Tracks”, the podcast of the Foundation Department hosted by Hayley Hobbs, director of Donor Relation. It provides a platform for Butler alumni to reflect on their journeys post-graduation, serving as both an inspirational resource and an oral history project.
In a commanding performance at home on Wednesday, Sept. 18, Butler CC swept Garden City CC on three sets (25-22, 25-21 and 25-19).
The Butler Grizzlies continued their unbeaten run in the conference, beating the Seward County Saints 4-1 on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at B.G. Products Veterans Sports Complex.Butler's early pressure finally was rewarded. Scoring opened in just the 8th minute when freshman forward London Ingram scored her 8th goal of the season, giving Butler the 1-0 lead. Still on top, the Grizzlies controlled the game and made several more attempts on goals, including a high shot by Ingram at the 12-minute mark.
