The Lantern newspaper 

 

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which is dedicated to raising awareness and educating individuals and communities on how to prevent sexual violence. To mark this month, Butler will host the “What Were You Wearing” exhibit at the Andover campus throughout April.  

A Story of Yonosuke is not a film about grand tragedies or heroic triumphs. Instead, it’s a tender, meandering portrait of an unremarkable young man whose small acts of kindness ripple through the lives of others. Directed by Shūichi Okita and based on the novel by Shūichi Yoshida, the movie unfolds in nostalgic vignettes, piecing together the legacy of Yonosuke—a cheerful, somewhat clumsy college student in 1980s Tokyo—through the memories of those who knew him.  

 

On Friday, March 14, the Grizzlies’ men’s basketball team lost in the semifinal of the NJCAA Region 6 tournament, eliminating them from further post season competition. The men’s team lost to the Cowley Tigers, ending 54-58.  

Students balancing college classes with work make a minimum pay of $9 per hour at Butler CC, which does not match their job value or covers daily expenses. University task-based workloads give student staff members priority roles to help keep campus operations stable. Despite their valuable work, student employees receive among the lowest salaries on campus. 

Spring break is an ideal time to visit and travel to different places as there are many activities and eventful things can be enjoyed. Many take spring break trips, or even just relax and unwind on this week-long break. As Butler CC students prepare for spring break, they are finishing up taking tests, maybe even finals, finishing assignments and more. This is the spring break right before graduation for many at a community college or university even. Travel plans vary from going to somewhere tropical and hot like the beach in Florida or even South Padre Island Texas, which is a very popular spring break destination.  

 

Recently, Donald Trump’s administration warned of funding cuts to universities over diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). On Monday, Feb. 17, the Department of Education (DOE) issued a Dear Colleague letter to universities and colleges explaining that they had 14 days to comply with the president’s order. During this timeframe, universities and colleges could no longer use race as it relates to decisions concerning admissions, employment and scholarships. 

The world of education is undergoing a transformation, as technology remains a force in how students learn, interact and respond to their teachers. This shift can be seen both in the classroom and online, driven by innovations like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the growing application of Hyflex learning models.

Professor of Business Technology, Lisa Schmidt, who has taught at Butler for 21 years and is in her 22^nd year, has experienced firsthand the effects of technology on education. Having taught for a total of 30 years, she said there is a night-and-day difference from when she was a student to today.