The Lantern newspaper 

Little efforts to be more authentic can have a profound impact on our overall sense of wellbeing. On a personal level, being authentic has a lot to do with the stage in life a person is at and the needs of that stage. Whether someone is preparing for adulthood, building community and independence in midlife, or navigating how to live a new life at retirement age, the activities we spend time on each day have an impact on whether those needs are met or not.

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” That is the First Amendment of the constitution, the document that lays out the fundamental values of the United States.  

The Ulrich Museum of Art hosted brothers Steven and William Ladd’s Scrollathon® Thursday, Oct. 2 in a hands-on, collaborative art experience that allowed participants to connect through art and authentic sharing.

 

The Butler CC football team had their fourth match of the season at Coffeyville Community College on Saturday, Sept. 27, which ended in the team’s first loss, 28-31. 

Soccer vs. Seward County 

 

The moment has passed, words have been exchanged, time has transpired and suddenly, as if the sun dawns its light in the mind, a clearer picture forms in hindsight. Is this relatable, or is it just me? Often emotions blur perception during situations, though it is personally getting easier to be aware of more in each moment when a little experience is applied, and the internal state is clear. The more a moment appears threatening or potentially unacceptable, the blurrier it can get.