Fall 2018 by Butler Grizzly Magazine

PG. 10 | Miss Unstoppable This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Miss Kansas, Krystian Fish, gives insight on what it has been like competing in pageants over the past several years. PG. 24 | Party Culture Students at different schools talk about what takes place at parties. PG. 26 | Disney Dream Butler student, Tyler Richards, shares what it is like to partake in the Disney College Program

The Grizzly Fall 2018 | Issue one | Butler Community College

On the Cover:

Our cover illustrates the words representing online dating, rape, and party culture. We used a caution sign shape and a hand signing stop to tell students to stop and take a moment to reflect on situations they are getting into. If students are not cautious these things could end up impacting their lives forever. The Grizzly wants Butler students to remember that college is fun, but to take caution in unfamiliar environments. Designed by: Tatum Sturdivant

Table of Contents PG.8 Tips on how not to gain the dreaded freshman 15. PG. 10 Former Butler student shares her experiences competing in pageants. PG. 16 Get caught up on all your Grizzly sports.

PG. 22 Learn how to stay safe while on dating apps.

PG. 38 Catch up on all fine arts in our entertainment section.

Twins at Butler

Meet the Staff

Can You Control the Freshman 15?

Miss Unstoppable

Selfie Image

Sports

Sports Update

Hurricane Timeline

Jumping to Action

Play it Safe

Party Culture

The Disney Dream

Direct Return

As If Education Wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Intimidating Enough

Making Choices

Academics

Community

Entertainment

Twins everywhere

Students speak about living with a twin while in college

by Madison Pierce

hen people are younger they tend to wish they had a twin to be able to constantly hang out with. As they grow up and mature they outgrow this phase. Here at Butler Community College in El Dorado, there are multiple sets of twins. For example, the student body includes fraternal twins Mai (Maya) and Mia (Me-huh) Degollado from Ulysses. “We told ourselves that when we get to college we are going to do it different, as in not dressing the same as much,” Mia says. “We have two of everything in clothes.” As some people ask, are twin close together? Do they do everything together? One thing that makes Mai and Mia this different than other twins is their closeness to one another. “We have the same friends and the same interests,” Mia says. The Degollado twins played basketball together and both enjoy reading. If they start a TV show on Netflix together, they can’t watch it without one another. “If we weren’t going to the same college I’d probably call her a lot,” Mia says. “We are not used to being separated. We’ve always been together. Since we always do everything together, it would just feel and be different. We are four hours away from home right now and we are homesick. If it was just me at Butler I would be even more homesick.” An identical set of twins, Ahtziri and Neilany Roetzer, are from Dodge City. Ahtziri goes to Butler Community College, while her twin, Neilany, goes to Washburn University. “Other than our parents and a bathroom ... we don’t share anything,” Ahtziri says. “We didn’t even share a room when we were younger.” People tend to think that all twins are really close. Well actually no, they are not. Although Mia and Mai are close, that is not the case for Ahtziri and Neilany. “I get along better with my older brother then my twin sister. But I can’t live without my sister. I’d do anything for her,” Ahtziri says. Ahtziri and her twin went their separate ways in college. “We speak daily. Not every minute of every day, but at least once or twice a day,” Ahtzizi says. They didn’t necessarily want to go to college together. Growing up also means growing apart and wanting to get into different things. “We wanted to separate. I didn’t want to go to college in the first place. I wanted to join the service,” Ahtziri says. Ahtziri is going to join the Air Force after she gets done with her two years here at Butler Community College.

Double take Mia (left) and Mai (Right) Degollado are one of the many sets of identical twins on the El Dorado campus. “We have reversed in our personalities. Mai is more talkative than shy and I am more shy than talkative,” Mia says. photo by Madison Pierce

“Being a twin makes you more interesting than you already are.” - Pamela Smielecki, freshman

Designer: Tatum Sturdivant & Noah Merrell | The Grizzly | Issue One

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note

Some of our other major topics we have decided to discuss in this issue are the importance of being safe when partaking in online dating, guns now being allowed on college campuses in Kansas, what takes place at parties in college, and how social media affects peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self-esteem. I believe that these topics are very important to discuss because they are all things that are always going on in the world around us, but are definitely rather controversial topics, so everyone tends to avoid talking about it at all costs. I hope you enjoy our first issue of The Grizzly and are looking forward to what is yet to come as well as the rest of us. Thank you for reading!

tarting off the 2017-2018 school year, Butler had two Title IX cases occur within a month of the school year beginning. Which as a human broke my heart and crushed my soul into a billion pieces, but as a journalist, I was excited to be able to address the topic. With that being said, one of our main topics in this issue of The Grizzly is sexual assault. I would like to warn you ahead of time that there is a photo illustration on page 20 that may be difficult for some to look at. I would also like to state that the photo illustration was staged to express the emotions and actions that take place during a sexual assault. While this illustration does give off a rather tough image to swallow, I do believe that it is an important image to tie the whole page together. When brainstorming ideas we came to an agreement that we wanted our readers to truly feel something, rather than it just being another page they flip through.

Tatum Sturdivant, Editor-in-Chief

The Staff Editor-in-Chief Tatum Sturdivant

Assistant Editor Allison Simon

Photo Editor Nadine Armstrong

Design Director Noah Merrell

Copy Editor Lucas Pollard

Web/Social Media Developers Lauren Hugo Mia Rodriguez

Circulation Manager

Mission Statement The Grizzly staff strives to keep students up to date on issues and events that matter to them. Content is edited and reviewed to ensure factual and relevant stories that are taking place on, around and near Butler Community College campuses. The Grizzly hopes to encourage students to stay involved in local happenings by informing them through a modernized and personal publication produced by students for students.

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lauren hugo Lauren Hugo is the media developer and one of the many writers for The Grizzly. She graduated from Andover Central High School and is currently a sophomore at Butler Community College majoring in mass communications. She plans to transfer to the University of Kansas next year to obtain her bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in journalism and take the next step in becoming a professional journalist. Her interests include social media, photography, writing, film and thrift shopping. She welcomes Butler students to say hello if you spot her on campus!

Tatum Sturdivant Tatum Sturdivant is the editor-in-chief of The Grizzly with a primary focus on design. She graduated from Wichita Northwest High School and is currently a sophomore at Butler majoring in Liberal Arts. In high school, Studivant was the co-editor-in-chief, business manager, and social media manager for the yearbook. Her hobbies include laughing at the little things in life, shopping for cute black dresses, hanging out with her best friend, Karly, and brothers Quincent and Sloan. Sturdivant is currently a sales associate at Family Video and dreams of getting married and having many cute little babies.

Noah Merrell This is Noah Merrellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first year at Butler. On The Grizzly, Merrell is the design director. He came into the year with goals that he is hoping to achieve, one of those being to give the school the best magazine they have ever seen. Merrell came out of leadership positions he held in high school. At Goddard Eisenhower High School, Merrell was entertainment editor of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newspaper and editor-in-chief of the yearbook. He loves to do visual work and always tries to use his photography to add to every page.

NADINE ARMSTRONG Nadine Armstrong is a sophomore at Butler and is the photo editor of The Grizzly. Armstrong is a small town girl living in a lonely world whose hobbies consist of reading, photography, Netflix and pretending like she has hobbies. Armstrong likes to think she is funny. Next year Armstrong is planning on attending Emporia State University where she will be majoring in relational communications.

ALLISON SIMON Allison Simon is the assistant editor of The Grizzly with a primary focus on photography. Simon graduated from Eureka High School and is currently a sophomore at Butler. After Butler, she plans on attending Pittsburg State University and majoring in digital print and media. Simon is also a photographer for Sports Media, a resident assistant on campus and works in the admissions office.

Sydney White

Madison Pierce

AMARI BEASLEY

Sydney White graduated from Eureka High School. She has no journalism experience prior to college. White is a crew member at McDonald’s and is on her third semester at Butler. This semester is White’s first semester on The Grizzly as circulation manager. After Butler, White wants to go to California to write, direct, produce and act.

Madison Pierce is a freshman and a photographer for The Grizzly from Norwich. In her free time Pierce likes to dance, take photos and hang out with her friends. Pierce is one of 14 children and has an identical twin. Some of her interests are pineapples and rock music.

Amari Beasley is a photographer for The Grizzly and is a freshman at Butler from Wichita South. Some of Beasley’s hobbies are working out, shopping, singing and listening to music. Beasley is very genuine, understanding and carefree. Beasley also works at an eccentric donut shop, The Donut Whole, and loves Michael Jackson.

MIA RODRIGUEZ Mia Rodriguez is one of the media developers for The Grizzly. Rodriguez graduated from Wichita North High School. This is her first time doing anything journalism related and she is very excited to see what the rest of the school year holds for her. She likes to go to concerts from artists like Bruno Mars to Melanie Martinez. She also loves to watch documentaries and scroll through social media. Rodriguez is currently working as a server at Headshots Bar and Grill in Wichita with a dream of owning a corgi one day.

LUCAS POLLARD Lucas Pollard is in his first year at Butler as well as his first semester on staff with The Grizzly. Pollard currently serves as the copy editor. In the past, Pollard has served a three-year tenure as editor-in-chief for Wichita High School South’s newspaper/magazine, The Torch. Pollard is a self-identified introspective extrovert, outcast and pacifist. He is an original Little Monster and one of his goals is to be the president of the United States.

MICHAEL SWAn Michael Swan has been a teacher for almost 30 years. Before coming to Butler, Swan taught high school journalism and English in Iowa and Texas. Swan has been the adviser for The Grizzly for the past 19 years and the adviser for Student Sports Media since it began 15 years ago. His students have won many awards in print and broadcast. The magazine was named All-Kansas in 2016 by Kansas Collegiate Media (KCM). Swan is also past-president of KCM. Before his teaching career, Swan was a newspaper sports editor, city editor and editor. Designer: Tatum Sturdivant | The Grizzly | Issue One

Can You Control

The Freshman

photo illustration by Noah Merrell

106 students polled

67% of students said their diet has changed since starting colege

44.3%

84%

53.8%

of students said they work out 1-3 times a week

of students said they are not taking physical activity based classes at Butler

of students said they eat fast food 1-3 times a week

29.2%

of students said they have gained weight since starting college

20.8%

of students said they have lost weight since starting college

50%

of students said their weight stayed the same

by Mia Rodriguez

hat is the “Freshman 15”? It is where you gain at least 15 pounds while being a freshman in college when in reality it is about 2-3 pounds. Gaining weight from eating unhealthy food as well as lack of physical exercise, and possibly from drinking. Alcohol has been said to be a big cause of the freshman 15, but since not everyone can drink daily it could be mostly caused by snacking more often. College can be busy, especially when it comes to finding a time to eat and deciding what to eat. Do you go to the cafeteria and have a meal picking between all the

options they have, or do you think fast and go for fast food? Maybe you do not pick fast food or eating in the cafeteria, and instead you just eat the quick snacks that you have in your dorm. This can lead to gaining weight. Another is lack of exercise when having a busy schedule from classes, your involvement in student activities, and having a job. Fitting in an active schedule to your life can be next to impossible for some, but here are some tips on how you can try to fight the extra weight.

Tips to destroy the freshman 15 Diet

Picking what to eat, especially when you are paying for a meal plan, some of the food can be pretty bad for you but that does not have to stop you from eating your favorite foods. Quantity control is one way you can help cut down calories. In the Butler Dining Hall you could go and talk to Jan Stitt, Director of Food Services, and she can work around your diet if you ever want to try something new. You can also always talk to Stitt about healthier catering options. “We want people to come forward and say things on what they would like to have,” Stitt says. Stitt has an open door policy so you can always go up to her to talk about anything on the menu, to ask for something to be put on it or even give her a recipe and she can work around it.

Fitness

Joining a fitness class like Zumba, Pilates, Karate and many other classes Butler offers can help out keeping the weight off. If classes are not for you, then just going and using the gym equipment or doing your own personal workouts also works. It does not have to be long, 30 minutes a day is suggested, even if it is just small workouts or even a run outside on a nice day. YouTube is a good source for some at home exercise if you do not want to leave your place to go to a gym.

Snacking

When living in the dorm it is pretty hard to shop for food because you do not have a kitchen and very limited space, so getting snacks is hard. With vending machines around the corner you take a dollar or change you found around your dorm and get the candy bar or chips. Going to the store and being on a college budget is tough, especially when most junk food is cheaper. Try not to get brand named healthy foods, go off brand name and get more options. Instead of snacking on cookies, try different types of nuts. Instead of getting soda, try water or even flavored water. Wheat crackers and peanut butter is also a good snack option as well. Try not to put so much dressing on your salad. As tempting as it is drowning your salad in Ranch, it is not as healthy as you think. Portion control is a main priority.

Sleep

Getting enough sleep at night is great for your metabolism. (Even though studying late is something most of us do, along with staying up late watching movies or doing homework.) Getting less than 5-8 hours of sleep can be bad for your health. It can make you gain weight because it increases your appetite. It also increases a person’s risk for obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to a Harvard medical study. Having fewer than five hours of sleep can make you greater risk of having Type 2 diabetes. Diseases develop slowly over time but it is never too late to start a better sleep schedule. Designer: Noah Merrell | The Grizzly | Issue One

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unstoppable Former Butler student, Krystian Fish, reflects on her journey competing in this year’s Miss America pageant by Tatum Sturdivant

ome young girls dream about becoming Miss America for years while playing dress up with their friends and believing that they can achieve anything they desire. As time goes on and the thoughts of doubt and lack of support and encouragement set in, these girls lose faith in ever being able to win, yet alone being able to compete. For this year’s Miss Kansas, Krystian Fish, this is not the case. Back when Fish was eight years old she was in a show with a woman she later found out was Miss Kansas 1990, Kimberly Dugger. That year for Halloween, Fish dressed up as Miss Kansas in order to be just like Dugger. It was not until Fish’s first time competing for Miss Kansas when she realized that she truly wanted to become Miss Kansas. It was her senior year of high school that started her journey in competing when she won first runner-up in the teen category in Miss Kansas, becoming Miss Lyon County in 2014. The following year she competed in a different local, winning the title Miss Kingman County. This year, Fish has finally achieved her dream of becoming Miss Kansas. “I am actually very happy that it took a few times before I won because I think a lot of girls think that if they do not win the first time then they are never going to win,” Fish says in a phone interview. “I think part of it is being a living example and saying ‘That is not true. Look at what I did.’” Competing for Miss Kansas is not an easy competition, let alone competing for Miss America. One thing that has always been important to Fish, but also helped during the whole competing process, is her faith. “[Competing for Miss Kansas] helped make my faith stronger,” Fish says. Fish recalls about a month before competing for Miss Kansas and a few days before orientation, she was praying and doing her devotions when she felt God calling her to focus on being a Proverbs 31 woman. “That was my focus,” Fish says. “I thought ‘I am going to stop

focusing on being Miss Kansas. I am going to stop crazy training and making that the only thing I think about.’ I did a lot of reading that passage and praying over it.” A few days later at the Miss Kansas Lottery, where everyone competing gets their contestant order, Fish happened to get the number 31. “I knew right then and there that God was ... in control,” Fish says. “That there was no reason to even worry. There was just something in me that said ‘Yep. It is going to work. It is going to be good.’” Be Unstoppable: Disability, Not Definition While Fish’s relationship with Christ has always been a huge part of her life, so have people with disabilities. Her unconditional love for people with disabilities is what helped Fish come up with her platform, Be Unstoppable: Disability, Not Definiton. “I knew I wanted to have a disability platform right from the get-go,” Fish says. “The cool thing was that the whole be unstoppable thing actually came to me as I was doing my paperwork for Miss Kingman County. There is a part where you write down the title of your platform and I had not thought about it yet. All of a sudden I just typed, ‘Be Unstoppable: Disability, Not Definiton.’ I felt like that was the best way that I could put what I wanted to do into words.” Fish’s main desire with Be Unstoppable is to let people with disabilities understand that their disability does not define them; that they are unstoppable. While her main focus was people with disabilities, her platform has also impacted people without disabilities as well. “It took me a while to understand that it could reach that community, [people without disabilities] too,” Fish says. “The reality is that we have all been labeled by something. We have all felt like we could not do something. We have all been told we are too different. I think that the message of removing that label and thinking of ourselves as unstoppable is really something everyone wanted to hear and needs to hear.”

Unforgettable Miss Kansas, Krystian Fish, snaps a photo with country artist Thomas Rhett at the Miss America competition. “[Meeting Thomas Rhett] was so much fun,” Fish says. “I went up to him right after the show and said ‘Hey my sister is going to be so upset cause she is a huge fan. Can we send her a selfie?’” photo courtesy of Krystian Fish

Competing in Miss America Whenever people think about competing in a pageant, some tend to think of it as being nothing but seriousness, but according to Fish, competing for Miss America was just like camp. “One night they rented out [a] pier,” Fish said. “They closed it down for all of the Miss America girls. We got pizza, tacos and hamburgers. They said ‘We just want you to have fun. Go play.’” Fish recalled hanging out with Miss Oklahoma, and Miss District of Columbia that night. The three of them rode every ride and Miss Oklahoma cried on them all. Some other memories Fish talked about were taking a selfie with Thomas Rhett and building strong relationships with the other girls there. Lessons Learned People grow and things change, especially from high school transitioning into the adult world. Fish explained how she struggled a lot in high school with a horrible self-esteem. In high school Fish kept it together and always tried to keep a smile on her face. After struggling so much in high school with her self-esteem then realizing who she has become after competing, one thing that Fish has noticed throughout competing is how it has changed her as a person. “My first being at Miss Kansas what I pulled out of it was realizing [that] I was worth it,” Fish says. “Realizing I had the opportunity to be a role model and I was good enough to be a role model. That was something I never really understood.” Fish also goes into detail about how the Miss Kansas organization is the most empowering organization to be a part of. They teach people how to carry themselves, how to be confident in who they are and how to understand who they are and that they are enough. “Whether you win Miss Kansas, or you never win, every woman that walks out of here knows how to stand a little taller,” Fish says. “They understand their worth is more than a crown, or some earthly accomplishment.”

Proverbs 31 A

good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long. She shops around for the best yarns and cottons, and enjoys knitting and sewing. She’s like a trading ship that sails to faraway places and brings back exotic surprises. She’s up before dawn, preparing breakfast for her family and organizing her day. She looks over a field and buys it, then, with money she’s put aside, plants a garden. First thing in the morning, she dresses for work, rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started. She senses the worth of her work, is in no hurry to call it quits for the day. She’s skilled in the crafts of home and hearth, diligent in homemaking. She’s quick to assist anyone in need, reaches out to help the poor. She doesn’t worry about her family when it snows; their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear. She makes her own clothing, and dresses in colorful linens and silks. Her husband is greatly respected when he deliberates with the city fathers. She designs gowns and sells them, brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops. Her clothes are well-made and elegant, and she always faces tomorrow with a smile. When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always says it kindly. She keeps an eye on everyone in her household, and keeps them all busy and productive. Her children respect and bless her; her husband joins in with words of praise: “Many women have done wonderful things, but you’ve outclassed them all!” Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades. The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God. Give her everything she deserves! Festoon her life with praises!

Proverbs 31:10-31 The Message (MSG)

Designer: Tatum Sturdivant | The Grizzly | Issue One

Has social media affected your self image ? “In some ways it is positive because there are different types of communities that are positive about body image, which makes me feel confident.”

“Once you start comparing yourself to other people on the Internet your view on yourself can be lowered.”

freshman Samantha Silva

59.4%

of Butler students say social media affects their self-esteem

106 students polled

“I think that seeing other people on social media with skinnier bodies than me can make me feel selfconscious.” sophomore Marissa Sanders

freshman Jason Pleitez

photo illustration by Noah Merrell

84.9% of Butler students use Instagram 71.7% of Butler students use Twitter

89.6% of Butler students use Facebook 21.7% of Butler students use Tinder

4.7% of Butler students use Bumble 86.8% of Butler students use Snapchat

SelfieImage

Students speak about how social media affects mental health by Noah Merrell

epression, anxiety and countless other mental disorders have been linked to social media usage, according to a study done by The Royal Society for Public Health. “The idea that everyone puts out only the best parts of their lives, they show the party they are at, or the flowers their husband gave them. It makes their lives seem more perfect than they actually are,” Behavioral Sciences professor Cheree AnthonyEncapera says. Most students have said the goal of these posts is to gain recognition and attention from their friends and followers. “Research shows that even our brain chemistry is changing,” Anthony-Encapera says. “Because of interactions on social media ... our reward centers in our brain … stimulate, like if you were looking at the person you love; we get addicted to those likes.” Some students have said they have become reliant on the stimulus they get from having their posts liked, and this has caused them to even question their relationships outside of their device. “When I don’t get likes from my friends I feel more like ‘why aren’t you liking my stuff?’” freshman Kassidy Rice says. “Like ‘aren’t you my friend?’” With the creation of apps like Facetune – which allow users to remove blemishes, reconstruct facial features and perform other photo manipulations – people have not only altered their lives through social media but also their biology. “Everybody uses filters because it makes them look better and helps hide their imperfections,” freshman Liz Cole says. With filters used to change appearances, some students believe it is causing issues with their body image. According to Anthony-Encapera, social media has “definitely” caused issues with self-esteem and has inflated false positive self-esteem. Research has shown it has lowered self-esteem in all age groups.

According to a study done by Nielsen Company, adults in the United States devoted about 10 hours and 39 minutes each day to social media. Some believe it has gained more control over emotions and how people view themselves. “We have always had where the media has influenced how people feel about how they look but now with social media it is tenfold,” AnthonyEncapera says. A study done by the Pew Research Center in 2013 found that teenagers were experiencing a decline in intimate friendships as they chose Facebook over real life relationships. A term called “Facebook Depression” has sprung up. It is defined as depression that develops when preteens, teens and even young adults spend a great deal of time on social media websites, and then begin to exhibit classic symptoms of depression. “ I think that (excessive social media use) is where we are seeing more depression and lower selfesteem because individuals are comparing their lives to something that is not real,” Anthony-Encapera says. While not all students feel that they endure this depression, some say social media has affected not just their self-esteem, but also how they feel about their lives. “I feel pretty crappy when I look at other people’s Instagrams and they look better than mine,” Rice says. “But I sometimes tell myself they just have a better phone than me or better angle for their photos.” Some students believe that people take advantage of the way social media can make their lives look perfect and exploit it. “If a guy posts a picture shirtless saying he went to the gym he is looking to see if his time at the gym is working,” freshman Keontray Franklin says.

Designer: Noah Merrell | The Grizzly | Issue One

“Push yourself pushing beyond your limits Cheerleaders talk and about what it takes to be on the team fears, always”

limits

-Katelyn Miranowski Co-Captain

by Allison Simon

ifferent sports require different skills. In basketball you need to be agile and aggressive. Football requires you to be lethal and quick. But what does it take to be a cheerleader? To be a cheerleader you need to be flexible, powerful and always have a smile on your face. The cheerleaders work to push past their boundaries, so they can give a good performance every game. “Push yourself beyond your limits and fears, always,” Co-Captain, sophomore Katelyn Miranowski says about being a cheerleader at Butler. To join the Butler Cheerleading squad you must display enthusiasm, potential and show how coachable you are. The team meets three times a week, to train for each upcoming event. They warm up with stretches such as splits, backbends, shoulders, wrist and leg strengthening. Then the team prepares with weight strengthening and running

Let the Games begin by Allison Simon

Sports Media breaks down game day procedure

ive on the air, the Student Sports Media team, where they work quickly with speed to bring accurate and fast play-byplay to Butler radio station listeners. Students start preparing for each broadcast a week prior to the game, both in and outside of the classroom. Going into the game, the students work up to minutes before the start of the game. “We look up statistics online, and look up other teams and how we played against them last year to determine how well we might play this year,” sophomore Austin McNorton says. The Sports Media team travels to each game with students mostly volunteering to cover the game. Staff members are expected to be on site two hours before game time for football. In these two

Calling the Shots Sophomores, Austin McNorton, Jordan Griffitt and Charles Chaney call the football game against the Fort Scott Greyhounds. photo by Allison Simon

hours, they make their final preparations before broadcasting live. They spend hours in a van on their way to the destination going over plays and scenarios that could happen throughout the game. The group goes through the roster for both teams that day and practices pronouncing the name of each player until they have it completely memorized. When they arrive to the game, they make their way up to the press box, set up the equipment, and call the engineer on duty back at Butler in the radio station to check the mics and make sure everything is up and running. The crew then begins to practice saying their introductions and makes last minute changes. Once they have everything running smoothly, the team walks the field. “Walking the field allows us to see the teams up close and sometimes speak to coaches and players,” sophomore Charles Chaney says. “We often learn of injuries and players absent by doing this. We also find ourselves able to find players and plays that we may be unaware of by the opponent. This gives us insight for our broadcasts.” Most students involved are on scholarship, but some take the class just because they are interested in the program. “Those students usually move up to being on scholarship after working for a semester on the team,” Sports Media Adviser Michael Swan says. The program offers more than just broadcasting football and basketball games. “I like the variety between print, radio and photography,” sophomore Dominic Brown says. “It allows you to experience all aspects of journalism.”

the stunts. “Being a male cheerleader means a lot of responsibility,” freshman Duncan Haase says. “In certain situations the girl’s life is literally in your hands.” Although working out is not required outside of practice, they are encouraged to stretch every day to maintain flexibility. “I work out every day,” Haase says. “Whether that be lifting weights, abs, free body lifting like push-ups or pulls and that kind of stuff, along with ice baths. I try to stretch every day and eat all the calories I need to stay in shape and to get stronger.” During practice, each cheerleader is given a specific goal to focus on. They are to hit each stunt three consecutive times in a row. To perfect their stunts, they practice over and over again with spotters around.

“We will change grips and techniques when needed,” freshman Vanessa Cowdin says. If they do not hit the stunts three times they can not perform the stunt in the upcoming game. “The hardest part of practice, is not hitting a stunt that we have hit before,” Haase says. During games they have free control over their makeup and hair as long as their hair is pulled out of their face and they have a bow in. Their job during games is to keep the crowd’s spirit up no matter the score and to perform the stunts during time outs that they worked on at practice that week. “My favorite part about games is being able to cheer on the football team, and doing pyramid skills in front of an audience,” Cowdin says.

Working Hard Butler Cheerleaders work on a stunt in the Champions Training Center. “Our team will motivate and help each other as much as possible,” freshman Vanessa Cowdin says. The team meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to practice. photo by Allison Simon

Aim Target for the

Matthew Will tells his love of disc golf

by Noah Merrell

xercise is something that some students do by running, or lifting weights at the gym. For freshman Matthew Will, it is the game of disc golf. Will had not really played sports before he started disc golf but he said when a friend of his showed him the game he fell in love with it. Will has been playing since November of 2016 and has been trying to go out as much as he can to learn more about the game and perfect his playstyle. “It’s nice to go out and do something and it is just an enjoyable way to go out and get exercise without running because who likes to run for fun?” he says. Will tries to work the game into his daily routine. “Every day I try to drop a few strokes here and there and I try to meet up with other players and try to pick up on some more knowledge about the game,” he says. Although he has not met Dropping Strokes Matthew Will works on his right hand any students backhand throw behind The Villas. who play, he

says the time spent alone playing is a nice escape from the world. “I like to usually go out on my own. It is a nice hour and a half of my own time,” Will says. He also says he goes out with the store owner who lives in El Dorado to try to fix his technique. He says that he has made many friends while playing the sport and is trying to improve his skills so that he can get more competitive. “The better I get, the more competitive I want to be and I want to take part in more tournaments,” he says. Will says he has competed in a few tournaments and has not won anything yet. Most tournaments he competes in are put on by the Frisbee store in Wichita called Ducks. Will starts his preparations for each tournament a couple days prior by playing on the Frisbee golf course near The Villas. On tournament days he usually has a few rounds of practice to get himself prepared for the game and to test the weather conditions and how it will affect his game. Will says he wants to continue to work at the game and hopes that he will really start improving so he can get even more competitive.

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Spike It Top left: Freshman Jordyn Allen spikes the ball against Barton on Aug. 30, helping Butler to a 3-1 win. photo by Nadine Armstrong GOAL Top middle: Freshman, Zion DeWerff atempting to pass a defender to make a goal. Butler takes the win with the score of 1-0 against Johnson County on Sept. 22. photo by Madison Pierce. The Switch Up Top right: Sophomore, Michelle Palfrey, switches it up on Northern Oklahoma-Tonkawa on Aug. 27. Butler lost 3-2. photo by Madison Pierce Leading The Pack Middle left: Sophomore Austin Rieschick leads the Butler football team onto the field at Dodge City. photo by Allison Simon

Ace, Ace, Ace Middle: Sophomore Andie Nibarger serves up an ace against Dodge City. Butler won 3-0.

photo by Madison Pierce

Run on Middle right: Freshman Jentai Valentine runs at the Ollie Isom Invitational on Oct. 16. photo by Stetson Carpenter

Fighting through Bottom left: Sophomore Duron Lowe barely escapes the Ravens defense. Butler lost 35-32 against Coffeyville on Sept. 9. photo by Allison Simon Just Keep Running Bottom middle: Sophomore Emmanuel Biwott helps the Butler cross country team win fourth place at the Ollie Isom Invitational on Oct.16. photo by Owen Berk

Running Back Bottom right: Running backs coach Tyrell Everett instructs sophomore Kevon Abrams before a road game at Dodge City. photo by Allison Simon

CROSS COUNTRY

The men’s and women’s teams overall have been to five different meets. The men’s team is ranked 13th and the women’s team is ranked 10th as of Oct. 20. “My favorite memory is my first running along run. I was not used to the high school to college transition,” freshman Madison Edwards says. “My favorite memory was at Emporia State when the girls found out we came in second,” sophomore Jade Searles says.

FOOTBALL Football is 5-2 overall. In home games they are 3-1. In away games they are 2-1 as of Oct. 20. “It has been a tough season because everyone is competitive,” sophomore quarterback Brady Rust says. “My favorite memory so far has been my first college touchdown the first game of the season against Fort Scott on Aug. 26.”

SOCCER Soccer is having a good year so far with a 13-4 record. For home games they are 7-1, in away games they are 6-2, and they are 0-1 at neutral sites. They are also tied for first place in the conference at 8-1. “All of us get along so that is good. Coach Hunter said that some of the teams were not going to be as good, but they turned out to have a key player so they are not as bad as we thought,” says freshman Melanie Baca.

VOLLEYBALL Volleyball is serving it up this year with a record of 23-9. At home they are 10-1. In away courts they are 2-4, and their neutral court record is 11-4, as of Oct. 20. ”My favorite memory is beating Colby in three sets on Saturday, Oct. 7,” says sophomore Brooke Fender. Sophomore Nicole Klusner agrees, saying, “It was fun for Colby to come to Butler and to be able to beat them.” Designer: Tatum Sturdivant | The Grizzly | Issue One

Hurricanes Harvey & Irma Hurricanes causes casualties and destruction to U.S. and other nations by Lauren Hugo & Noah Merrell

he U.S. and other North American countries were struck by horrific storms like Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma this August and following the havoc created by that, Hurricane Maria hit Central America. Some local stores like T-Mobile and Goodwill were accepting donations to help with the relief. Here is a brief timeline of events for Harvey and Irma: After the initial impact the people living in areas affected by the hurricane had to deal with many disadvantages to their daily lives. Florida resident Micah Allen states that there was a big problem with gas in his part of Florida. “There was no gas. It was an insane asylum trying to get gas,” he says. “Because whenever a gas station accquired any gas people went haywire.” Many Butler students did not believe that relief efforts were put as a priority on the president’s agenda after the hurricane.

4 p.m. The National Hurricane Center in Miami announces there is a potential tropical cyclone for a number of Caribbean islands and the cyclonic storm is named Harvey.

4 p.m. Harvey downgrades to a tropical depression, then a tropical wave.

Houston orders mandatory evacuation, four days after it was clear how disastrous Harvey was going to be.

“The only thing I know is what he said in one of his interviews. He was just like ‘good luck’ he really did not try to bring America together to help the places hit,” freshman Tykiana Rippatoe says. Governor Ricardo Rossello demanded a quick response from our government. “We need to take this very seriously. Right now, we’re in emergency mode, but certainly, I call upon Congress to enact an aid bill for Puerto Rico that is consistent with the damage that has been suffered,” he said in an interview with breitbart.com. Trump tweeted in response to the governor of Puerto Rico public statements about his relief effort with a tweet on Sept. 20. “Governor @RicardoRossello- We are with you and the people of Puerto Rico. Stay safe! #PRStrong,” Trump says.

1 p.m. Harvey becomes a hurricane within a day with winds up to 85 mph and Texas communities along the coast are urged to prepare accordingly.

2 p.m. Harvey forms into a Category 3 hurricane which will later elevate to a category 4 with 130 mph winds. 10 p.m. Hurricane Harvey reaches Texas cities along the Gulf Coast as the strongest hurricane to hit the United States in over 10 years.

5 a.m. The storm weakens as it reaches land and is reduced to a category 1 storm, which still threatens cities with major flooding.

11 a.m. Irma starts as a tropical storm in the eastern Atlantic Ocean with 48 mph winds.

Aug 17 Aug 19 Aug 21 Aug 24 Aug 25 Aug 26 Aug30 18

Total

The Aftermath Hurricane winds cause trees to break in Orlando, Florida. photo courtesy of Samantha McGovern Home Invasion Neighborhoods outside of Houston left flooded after Hurricane Harvey. photo courtesy of Christopher James/The Baytown Sun

death toll:

Harvey

77 people Irma

72 people “I feel like a lot of it hit in multiple places at once so from my perspective I feel like they kinda of did the best they could.”

“I think [Trump] could of handled it a little better. What I think with what information was given, I think he handled it okay.”

“I think that [Trump’s] job was just a struggle and to show everyone that we are like civilized and that we are there to help anyone who got hurt. He was the first one to do that and it was just good for him to do that”

Human resources assistant Sarah Yaghjian

Sophomore Chad Morgan

Freshman Kaitlyn Goebel

Aug 31 Sept 4 Sept 5 Sept 6 Sept 7 Sept 9 Sept10 Harvey moves northeast across Louisiana as a tropical depression with 20 mph winds. 5-11 a.m. Irma upgrades to a hurricane with winds up to 98 mph as it gets nearer to the Cabo Verde and Leeward Islands.

11 p.m. Hurricane warnings issued to the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

7:45 a.m. Hurricane Irma intensifies to a Category 5 hurricane with winds up to 175 mph.

2-8 p.m. The core of Irma travels over the northern part of the Virgin Islands and then north of Puerto Rico.

The National Hurricane Center issued hurricane and storm surge warnings for south Florida, causing gridlock in certain areas due to heavy traffic.

Hurricane Irma weakens to a Category 4 after hitting Cuba.

Mass Destruction Cars and apartment complexes submerged in the aftermath of Harvey in Baytown, Texas.

9 a.m. Hurricane Irma reaches the lower Florida Keys with 130 mph winds.

3-6 p.m. Irma downgrades to a Category 3 storm as it lands on Marco Island in Florida and later lessens to a Category 2 hurricane.

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Learning To

protect

Butler students undergo Title IX training

Butler RAs (resident assistants) were trained by the Safe House Family Life Center to prepare them for sexual assault and to better understand Title IX situations. The students were given different scenarios and were trained and taught how to act in those moments. The Family Life Center, who put on the event, provides a safe and confidential place for victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and their children.

Figuring it out Sophomores Timothy Portwood, Sierra Cargill and Isabela Lee read the friends and family card about the character they picked for an RA training event. photo by Nadine Armstrong

Discussing Topics Sophomores Kyandre Lyons, Addy Schurle, Alex Stiles and Emily Flickinger discuss what they uncovered about the character they picked and the emotiol toll it can take on victums of sexual assault. photo by Nadine Armstrong

Sexual assault leads to campus wide training by Noah Merrell

j u m p i n g to

action

ith two sexual assaults reported and investigated within weeks of the start of the 2017 school year, Title IX Coordinator Sherri Conard, along with the school, worked to ensure the safety of their students. Vice President of Student Services, Bill Rinkenbaugh, pushed for students to be more informed about rape and sexual assault to help keep students safe. “We have continued to work with our online provider as well as sending an email out from Conard for all activity students and first year students to participate in the online Title IX training on sexual assault, sexual violence, and campus safety,” Rinkenbaugh says. Although there was a push for information to be spread across the student body, some students were wanting more. “I feel like they should be more in your face about it,” freshman Samantha Silva says. “It feels like they do not talk about it to keep a good image.” To help students get informed about how to stay safe, a Title IX class was adjusted and pushed for more students to take. The class was originally only mandatory for freshmen, but was made mandatory for all students staying in the residence halls, participating in activity programs and the entire freshman class. Along with the class, some teachers have also tried to inform their students on how to stay safe. “The class has helped and teachers have informed us,” freshman Morgan Rutledge says. “They tell us to stay in groups I am in Headliners [choir group] and the guys even walk us to our cars or dorms after practice.” Rinkenbaugh says he applauds the efforts taken by these teachers. Some students, however, believe making the class

mandatory is unnecessary and think the class will not stop these incidents from taking place. “There is always something that could happen to you even if you take the class, so I think it is unnecessary to make it mandatory,” freshman Dalton Smith says. The Butler police force has also gotten involved with spreading the word on how to react in these situations. “Since these events we have worked with Bill Rinkenbaugh to get the knowledge out there,” Chief Jason Kenney says. Along with the new information, students have been wanting a more efficient way to contact the department in an emergency. “The school should provide some kind of protection like a rape whistle or a universal call for help other than 911,” Rutledge says. The police force has several different ways to contact them all over campus. There are phones stationed around campus that call directly to either 911 or the station and a number that calls directly to them, but Chief Jason Kenney still reminds that 911 is always available. “The station is right downtown and they are tied to us through radio,” Kenney says. “Whatever crime it is it gets dispatched to us.” There is an officer available on campus 24 hours a day and they are always ready to jump into action. Rinkenbaugh says that although in his 26 years he has only seen five incidents similar to this one, he takes it seriously and wants to improve the overall safety on campus. “We want to eliminate rape,” Rinkenbaugh says. “It has no place on a college campus. Everybody has a right to feel safe and everyone has a right to a safe educational environment, and that is our goal.” Important Message

Chief Jason Kenney discusses with students on how to use the emergency phone. Kenney says it is one of the most efficient ways to contact the police from the campus. photo by Noah Merrell Call it in There are 6 Blue phones and 10 regular emergency phones on the El Dorado campus. “They were more important for emergencies when students did not have cell phones so they could just go outside to use them,” Deputy Chief/ Assistant Director Phillip Crom says. The 4 yellow poles are called blue phones because of the lights that shine blue when someone is using them. photo by Noah Merrell Designer: Noah Merrell | The Grizzly | Issue One

p l ay i t

Things to consider when meeting someone online

safe

by Mia Rodriguez

inder, Bumble, OkCupid, Match and Coffee Meets Bagel are just some of the many online dating apps that are out there for people to use to find a serious relationship, a casual hookup, or even just friendship. Dating apps are not for everyone. Some just like to try the “oldfashioned way” or going out and trying to find someone the old-fashioned way, but going out is not for everyone now that the Internet can take that place. There are both positives and negatives when it comes to online dating. Some of the positives of online dating is just meeting new people that could potentially lead to a relationship, or even a friendship; most of the apps people use come with a Facebook connection, so that way people know that they are real but then again, as they say, “you cannot trust everything you see on the Internet.” Some of the negatives to online dating are catfishing, the awkward encounters and not having a connection. With how popular online dating has become over the years, there are some things that people need to take into consideration. These things to consider are catfishing, the meeting spot, setting up your profile, what to do when a date goes south, and how to effectively say no.

Catfishing

Catfishing is when someone makes a fake profile and talks to real people on any social media platform, pretending to be someone that they are not. Saying earlier “You cannot always trust what you see on the Internet” is true. Catfishing is something people experience all the time on the Internet. Even if the profile is connected to Facebook, someone still could have made a fake profile. Tinder has two slots where they can put their Instagram and even mutual friends. If you know a mutual friend, do not be afraid to ask them about the person you matched with. It is always good to take a good look before you swipe right. “I have met up with someone before and she did not look like the girl in the pictures,” sophomore Jake Vandersterren says. “She was completely different. I wasted 30 minutes of driving to see her and I was livid.”

Setting Up Your Profile

When creating your profile, it is always important to make yourself interesting, but do not overexaggerate it by lying. While you have limited space to be sure and hype yourself up, it is also important to stay true to who you are. When matching with someone, it is difficult to start a conversation. People tend to think “do I message first, or do I wait until they message me first?” One dating app, Bumble, makes the female message first, or they will be unmatched after 24 hours. A simple ‘Hi’ will get the conversation going, or if they have something interesting in their biography, then asking about or commenting on it can be the start of something. Tinder has a new feature where users can connect their Spotify to their account and put ‘your anthem.’ This is a good conversation starter, so someone can ask their match why they picked that particular song to represent them.

The Meeting Spot

When meeting someone for the first time, it is best to pick someplace public where people are guaranteed to be around. Going to meet them at their place is never a good idea, nor is meeting them at a house party. Coffee shops, movie theaters, or even a restaurant, as cheesy as it sounds, these are good date ideas to ensure safety. If your date suggests going somewhere private there is nothing wrong with saying no. The first date can always be slightly nerve-wracking, but it is bound to happen sooner or later, so set up a time and place to meet at.

Know What You’re Getting Into

One way to get to know those you have matched with outside of their dating profile and before meeting them in person is to ask for their social media. By doing this you can get a better look at who they truly are. After snooping through their social media profile, then you can decide whether or not you still want to meet up.

Bumble

The woman always makes the first move, and if she doesn’t say something within 24 hours the connection is lost forever!

Tinder

Swipe left and find your match!

“I always asked for social media when I was on Tinder,” a Butler student who chooses to remain anonymous says. “I wanted to see who they really were outside of the dating app.”

If Your Date Goes South

One thing to always think about before going on a date with someone for the first time is what you are going to do if the date takes a turn. Whether that is you are not clicking, or if you begin to feel unsafe. If you feel that you do not click with the person, the easiest way to tell them at the end of the date is you do not feel this going further, or see a future with them. Even though it is not the best idea, ghosting is always an option. Ghosting is where you just completely take them out of your life, deleting their number and not even talking to them if they try to talk to you. On the other hand, if your date goes south because you feel unsafe, text a friend immediately. It is important to let a friend or a family member know you are going on a date in the first place. Then if you begin to feel uncomfortable, you can always text them, telling them to call with an ‘emergency.’

How to Effectively Say No

Something everyone struggles with is feeling bad when not only receiving rejection, but also rejecting someone. The best way to reject someone is to express your appreciation, say no, then suggest an alternative. For example, if someone were to suggest going back to their place after a date you could say “I appreciate that you want to keep the night going, but I do not feel like that is a good idea. How about we go do something else on Tuesday instead?” By giving them an alternative you are still rejecting them. Even some positives come with negatives.

Other Tips

A couple other things to consider when dating online is to avoid mixed signals, and do not be afraid to go out in a group. People do not typically purchase a sofa off of Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace and go alone. Going on the first date with a group is always the safest option.

Coffee Meets Bagel

Each day at noon, guys will receive up to 21 quality matches known as “Bagels” they can like or pass.

OkCupid International operating online dating, friendship, and social networking website that features quizzes.

thoughts on campus:

Do you use any dating apps? “[I do not use any dating apps]; I would rather meet someone physically, not on a dating app.” Chase Shaw, Freshman

What are your thoughts on dating apps? “Tinder is the best dating [app], but Tinder [and other] dating apps are not the best way to meet someone. Fate is better.” Karm Shehata, Freshman

What advice do you have for those who partake in online dating? “Be careful who you meet, they can be fake.” Katrina Schneweis, Freshman

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Party Culture Students confess behind the scenes actions taken at college parties

photo illustration by Naoh Merrell

by Lauren Hugo

artying is a common activity among college students, whether parents, teachers and coaches like it or not. No matter what college they attend, students will get together and celebrate with drinking and loud music on the weekends—and maybe even on the weekdays. We have kept the students anonymous to tell us what parties are really like at their college, starting with Butler. “Butler’s parties are fun, laid-back, crazy, with good vibes,” says Student 1. “Usually there is, like, 30 people. The biggest [party] I have seen had 60 people.” Student 1 explains the activities that go down at an average party: dancing, drinking, smoking and people with minimal clothing. “The [parties] I have been to have been people hanging out, but the weekend we had our first home game and won there was a rager with a lot of music and very packed,” Student 1 says. Student 2 has had very similar experiences at Butler. “The average party is music and alcohol. You sit around and drink and chill,” Student 2 says. Nonetheless, the get-togethers have been eventful. “One weekend I had a guy pass out on my bathroom floor and I tried to get him out. He was there until 5 a.m.,” Student 2 says. “This guy I didn’t even know walked him out and put him in my friend’s room and set him on the couch.” He eventually made it back to his place. Student 2 also mentioned that hooking up takes place at these parties. “Sometimes if someone is drunk enough they will either make out or leave

and go somewhere else, but never at my parties,” Student 2 says. “[The party scene at Butler] is not that bad. There’s a lot of people. Most of the parties happen at The Villas. There’s just not as much space as a party that would happen at a 4-year university.” Student 2 mentions The Villas being one of the settings where these parties take place. Zach Cannady, the property manager of The Villas, gave some information on the policies they have around those kind of activities. “We don’t allow ‘parties,’” Cannady says. “Some of these kids would consider a party to be a get-together. They can’t have more than 10 people in their apartment, including their roommate. So if there’s a two bedroom, they can only have eight people—four bedrooms can only have six people. Honestly, so far this year we’ve had maybe two parties in trouble and get busted,” he says. “Party parties, like alcohol parties, are not allowed.” Cannady explains that if there is a party that gets busted for drinking, the residents would get over-occupancy fines and fines that follow along with noise complaints, drinking and hosting parties. “Every resident of that apartment would be fined, so if there were four people in that apartment and say there was a $200 fine altogether, each of them would have to pay $200,” Cannady says. To prevent these parties from ever coming to existence, The Villas hires Butler students as resident assistants (RAs) to keep an eye out for the apartments. “RAs do rounds and we enforce quiet hours and over-occupancy fines to try to keep the numbers down,” Cannady says. The apartments also host events once a month, as another way to help

the students from partying. An example: same place some weekends, but she has a Halloween movie on a big projector yet to see any of them get arrested. with music and food. By throwing these Student 4, a senior at Emporia State celebrations, The Villas hope they can University, has witnessed a party being prevent the students from taking it into “busted.” their own hands. “One house party got pretty wild, “Another thing we’re doing to prevent someone lost their phone, other people parties is, right now, we’re installing were peeing in the yard. Cops were security cameras inside the building,” coming, but half [the people] were Cannady says. The Villas continue to find underage so we had to get my friends to ways to prevent partying. leave, but I was very drunk,” Student 4 To those students who plan to continue says. their college education at a 4-year Student 4 was excited to share her university, know that the party scene is memories of parties she had attended so much more prevalent and hard to crack far at ESU. down on. While at Butler the party scene “My freshman year there was a remains to be friends drinking together, guy who threw these bomb … parties the parties at other schools may become and I went to one. It was jam-packed, rather sketchy. everybody was drinking and sweating. We For instance, Student 3 attends the hear this loud noise, turn to look and see University of Kansas and is involved in that someone had gone through the wall Greek life, where she is expected to attend … but everyone just keeps dancing,” she several frat parties each week. says. “The atmosphere [at KU parties] can “We also used to have a party at this be a hot mess, they run out of alcohol and barn five minutes away from campus. I too many people show up,” she says. don’t know if anybody owned the barn Student 3 warns other women against we went to but it had two floors. We going to one fraternity in particular, where would party upstairs and downstairs,” she she says she was personally drugged at explains. “One night my friend was coming one of their parties. down the stairs but missed a step then “It was the first weekend since classes broke her ankle,” Student 4 says. started. Everyone had been partying all Not only can parties get out of control week, and I went to this party that I didn’t and be a physical danger, but for some really know about in the first place with people partying can have a negative effect all my friends and I made due with what on their school life. [alcohol] was there. I was talking to this “Some people focus more on partying girl and she gave me this drink and after than school but you just have to find a I finished that drink I didn’t remember balance,” Student 2 says. what had happened the rest of that Trying to find a balance is what all night,” Student 3 says. college students seek, as they juggle a You can never be too careful about job, social life and school. As the partying what’s in your drink. Student 3 explains scene at colleges may never go away, one that parties at KU can have anywhere can only hope students be smart about it from 100 to 200 people partying at the Designer: and stay safe. Noah Merrell | The Grizzly | Issue One

The

disney dream

Butler student shares what it is like to be a part of the Disney College Program and work at Disney World

by Mia Rodriguez

ost children dream of going to a Disney Park, seeing all of their favorite characters right in front of them. Some even wish of working at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;happiest place in the worldâ&#x20AC;? when they are older. Some people can and that is with the Disney College program. This year, a sophomore at Butler Community College, Tyler Richards, was accepted into the program. Richards works with Disney World in Florida while still attending Butler to continue his Elementary Education and special needs degree. What was the application/interview process like? Were there multiple interviews? The application process is split into three different parts. The first part is just the initial application which consists of your basic information, your school and your intended program, and then what length of program you want and whether or not you want to work in Disneyland in California or Disney World in Florida. After the application you can be selected to take a web based interview. This is where you are asked several questions about your personality, work ethic, social habits, and about what kind of person you are in general. The catch to this part is that each question has a time limit and if you take too long you miss out on the question. In this part they are mainly looking to see how consistent you are with your answers and if you would possibly make a good candidate for the program. If you pass the web interview, you are selected to take place in a phone interview with a Disney recruiter. They will ask you a variety of different questions that they will expect you to have some kind of answer for. These can last anywhere from 10 to 45 minutes. This was definitely the most nerve-wracking part for me because this is the part that could and would get me a job at Disney World. The recruiters are extremely nice and caring and will answer any questions you have. After the phone interview you play the

waiting game to see if you have been accepted. How did they assign jobs? Where do you work? They assign jobs based on several different things. One is the list of preferences you put when you apply, the second is based on questions from your phone interview, and third is basically what they need the most help in. For me I get to call Hollywood Studios my home. My role is Merchandise and I work park arrival. That means I do stroller, wheelchair and electric scooter rentals. I also get to do street vending and package delivery. Merchandise is a special role because it is universally trained so that means that I could actually pick up shifts at any other merchandise locations on property. One of my goals is to work in all four of the parks. What is a typical day? Hot and humid. It really just depends on work schedules and everything else. If I work in the mornings then I get ready, get on a bus and head to work. If I get off at a decent time then I might meet some friends at the parks or go to different things around Orlando. But for the most part, a day is usually play then work or work then play. Other days I will have anywhere from a 10-12 hour shift, so then I usually just head home and call it a day. Where do you live? What is the living situation like? I live in an apartment provided by the college program. I live in a four bedroom, eight person apartment. Which may seem like a lot but our place is big enough that it is hard to tell that eight people live here. Our apartment comes furnished with almost everything you would need. The rent for our apartment is pulled each week from our paychecks. How do the classes work? So you have a couple options when it comes to classes. You can

Exploring Disney Left: Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Rachael Burnham, Spencer Bouzek and Tyler Richards. Photo courtesy of Tyler Richards

Making Friends Right: Spencer Bouzek and Tyler Richards pose with characters from from “Inside Out.”

photo courtesy of Tyler Richards

take online classes through your school or university or you can also take classes that are provided by Disney. The Disney classes can relate to different areas in the company or different business and can even be transferred back to your school for credit. If you take a Disney class you will have class one day a week and that will be one of your days off from work. If you are just taking classes through your school online, you can request to have a specific day off each week that you would like to use for [school] work and they will make sure that you have that day off each week. The classes are a great way to network with so many different people who run their own business or can help you get your foot in the door to many possibilities.

in case things were to get serious. We ended up just spending the weekend with a bunch of people camping out in the living rooms watching movies and having a great time, and I can officially say that I have gone outside in hurricane winds and ran around in the rain. While we did not exactly get the worst of the storm we did get very strong winds and very heavy rain. Most of the damages that we received were lots of downed trees and branches. After the two days of being closed we were able to return to work and get the guests out of their resorts and back to having fun in the parks.

Hurricane Irma came along and how was working through that? How was preparing for a hurricane? The week leading up to the hurricane was so full of speculation. Nobody was quite sure what exactly Irma was going to do and what its projected path was. We were offered to sign up to be selected to work a shift that would work through the storm either in the parks or at resorts assisting our guests. I did not get to work the shift, but there was still plenty to do to get ready. It was not until a couple days before the storm was expected to make landfall when we got the message that for the first time in history that Walt Disney World would be shut down for two consecutive days in preparation for the storm. We were all sent home to get prepared. The housing complex had us on a curfew/ lockdown those two days for our safety. The Disney College Program team did an amazing job keeping us updated on what was going on and what we needed to do

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Direct return Andrew Rawlings reflects on his time spent attending Butler and then returning years later as the new dorm director by Allison Simon

ormer Butler student, Andrew Rawlings, says that out of his many years attending college, his two years at Butler were the best. Now after six years, he will be returning to his old campus as the new dorm director. Rawlings was hired over the summer to be the new dorm director of the residence halls on the Butler campus. “What helped me prepare for this job was being a former Resident Assistant at Butler,” says Rawlings. “Having a student history and experience has really helped shape how I can be a great director along with giving direction to a brighter future for Butler Residence Life.” One of his goals for being the dorm director, is to bring diversity of student engagement to the dorms. Butler already has multiple groups, events and programs for students to engage in such as, Student Government Association (SGA), Grizzly Ambassadors, etc. “I want to bring some of my passions to Butler Community College,” Rawlings says. After graduating from college with a Bachelor’s in Natural Resources and a Master’s in Higher Education Leadership, he took a job as a park ranger in Arkansas, then later on in Missouri, where he taught and lead different classes such as cave exploring, kayaking and hiking. “There were a lot of adventures I had in my youth that steered me in the direction of working in natural resources,” Rawlings says.

As a Boy Scout, Rawlings was able to hike in Colorado, canoe Boundary Waters in Canada and camp just about everywhere in Kansas. A definitive moment that happened was when he was hiking in New Mexico. He was able to go to Philmont Scout Ranch and hike for two weeks.On the second to last day he summited the second highest peak in the state, Baldy Mountain. “On that mountaintop I looked out and realized that I wanted to protect the natural environment and give people the opportunity to experience what I have for so many years,” says Rawlings. He hopes to build on that experience by creating an outdoor gear rental center for Butler students to use. The center would have anything needed to enjoy the outdoors including tents, life jackets, kayaks and helmets. He eventually would like to train resident assistants and other student leaders in leading outdoor trips for students as well. There are 20 resident assistants living on campus in the residence hall. One RA is on duty every night of the week from 7 p.m. through 7 a.m. “He has been trying to get all the Resident Assistants involved and letting us know he is there for us,” says sophomore RA, Chase Koehn. Not surprising after his winding path he ends back at Butler. “I developed as a person at Butler more than any other [college],” Rawlings says. “I did however have a talent for music. Butler saw my potential even when I did not and gave me a chance when no other college would. Being able to give back to a college that has given me so much is nothing less than an honor.”

“Butler saw my potential even when I did not and gave me a chance when no other college would.”

by Lauren Hugo

Tapestry and String Lights for Wall Decor Materials needed: A minimum of 4 velcro command strips 2 command hooks A tapestry String LED lights 1. Stick the strips on all corners of the tapestry and stick it wherever you desire. I would recommend placing the decor in your living room above a couch or in your bedroom above your mattress. 2. To hang the lights, place the two command hooks diagonally to the top corners of the tapestry and then latch the decorative lights onto the hooks. Pro tip: try to hang everything by an electrical outlet or invest in an extension cord so your lights can turn on and make the room extra homey.

Washi Tape Door Designs Materials needed: Washi tape (of your choice) Scissors (optional) 1. Stick the tape on the inside of the door and attach diagonally to either the front or back side in order to create a geometric design. 2. Continue to stick the tape on the door until you achieve your desired design. Pro tip: to avoid scraggly edges of tape from tearing, use scissors to cut the Washi tape to the preferred length.

Toasted Sophomores Vanessa Kiddey (Norwood) and Sierra Cargill toast marshmallows at the homecoming bonefire with new Dorm Director Andrew Rawlings. The homecoming festivities kicked off at 5 p.m. on Oct. 13. photo by Madison Pierce

Informative Showcase Former Park Ranger and new dorm director Andrew Rawlings visits an elementary school class. For a hands-on experience Rawlings brought a snake as an educational tool. photo courtesy of Andrew Rawlings

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Calm your college campus concerns with unregulated constitutional concealed carry by Lucas Pollard

our years after the deregulation of the concealed carriage of weapons inside of all public facilities by the Kansas Legislature, the mandate for concealed carry on all college campuses has now gone into full-effect as of July 1. Given a waiver from the State for the past four years in order to “adequate[ly]” adapt to the legislation or address the public safety concerns on campus, all of Butler Community College’s campuses are required to abide by the bill. Despite opposition from the college boards, gun-control activists and the parents of attendees, Kansas legislators were adamant in their support of the law’s legalization and implementation, making Kansas the first state to allow both unpermitted and concealed carriage of weapons on all campuses. “Whether we like it or not…the Legislature writes the laws, and we have to live with the laws,” Vice-President of Student Services, Bill Rinkenbaugh, comments. Under the Kansas Personal and Family Protection Act K.S.A. 75-7c01 et seq., citizens over the age of 21 are permitted to carry weapons on all public college and university campuses. A public institution which receives direct financial aid from the State, under the Board of Regents, Butler is

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subjected to all of the policies introduced by the Legislature as are all other public higher education facilities. The only other option given outside of outright obedience requires the installation of metal detectors at all doors along with security to enforce such, which Butler cannot afford. “It would cost us over a million dollars to adequately put in the security measures at every entrance,” Rinkenbaugh explains, all of which would have to come directly from Butler, not the State. All but one Republican have remained silent in response to the controversy, except for Rep. Stephanie Clayton (R-Johnson County), who acknowledged in an interview with an “independent, nonprofit news organization” focusing on gun laws in the U.S., TheTrace, “people didn’t even feel like they could fight against it…it felt inevitable.” In response to the mandate, Clayton introduced her own legislation, which she describes as “common sense” in an interview held with her over the phone, meant to permanently exempt all state colleges and universities from the mandate. Unfortunately, the bill itself never managed to pass committee, leading to the law’s implementation. Since 2013, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has fought adamantly for leaner gun laws, targeting both public institutions and more recently, healthcare facilities. After disrupting the state’s economy

with his proposed tax “experiment,” and deauthorizing the regulation of firearms, Brownback sought $24 million to upgrade security measures at psychiatric facilities from the Kansas Legislature. Denied the excess funding by legislators, Brownback was forced to allow House Bill 2278 to go into law without his signature, prohibiting the mandate from taking effect on public healthcare and psychiatric facilities until adequate security measures could be set in place, similar to colleges. Unlike colleges, however, the jurisdiction for permitting concealed carriage of firearms on their premises, rests in the hospital administrators’ jurisdiction. While no major issues in particular have arisen at Butler, the recent and tragic events in Blacksburg, Virginia and Las Vegas, Nevada involving gun violence in and on public institutions, and facilities, are major topics of dispute against open and concealed-carriage of firearms. With no way to bypass the legislation past the waiver’s expiration on July 1 and with no financial aid given, Butler was required to abide, along with other public colleges, and universities throughout the state as expected. With the Supreme Court still upholding the validity of the Second Amendment, the only real hope for the opposition rests in favor of the upcoming 2018 gubernational and congressional elections.

Police force works despite lack of chief

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by Sydney White

here’s the Chief? Here at the El Dorado campus there is a Department of Public Safety (DPS). It consists of male and female officers to help protect students, faculty and staff. If you ever found yourself in a situation resulting in the need of a police officer, students can call and talk to the newly named Police Chief, Jason Kenney , or Deputy Chief Phillip Crom. Crom had taken over temporarily until a new chief was chosen. The former chief was James Bryan. As of the end of the last academic school year, he no longer works with the college.

Kenney says in an earlier interview, “Applications (were) submitted to Bill Rinkenbaugh, Vice President of Student Services, who (was) looking them over and (helped) pick a new chief.” With the officers here, the campus is a little safer and makes for a better environment for everybody. With the help of students abiding by the rules of the campus, it will make the job of the officers a lot easier. Do not hesitate to call the on campus DPS if there is an emergency situation. They are always by your side.

On patrol Chief Jason Kenney patrols campus. The officers try to do rounds every few hours to make sure everything is fine on campus. photo by Noah Merrell

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Making Choices Students explain different ways they attend Butler

by Amari Beasley

by Madison Pierce

ophomore Carsyn Colton is living in the East dorms at Butler Community College. Colton is a Resident Assistant, also known as an RA. Being an RA has its perks because they get to have their dorms paid for. Colton is on the same floor as most of the football players, but he said that he does not get enough respect from them. Colton still enjoys being an RA. The best part of living in the dorms is hanging out with friends. The dorms are relaxed, and it is easier to get to and from your classes without having to commute anywhere. Some expectations that Colton had about the dorms, was that it would be crazy and people having parties but it is not. It cost $3 to do a full load of laundry. “Something I wish I knew before coming into the dorms, is how expensive the laundry is,” Colton says. One thing that Colton misses about home is mostly the food. “For the upcoming freshmen, make friends,” Colton says. A tip from Colton to the freshmen is to try to get along with your roommate or roommates. You can pick your own roommates, so if you do not like your roommate it is easy to switch rooms.

hen people think of “college life” or “college experience” they tend to think about living on campus. They do not necessarily mean staying on campus, though. These phrases also refer to commuting as well. Heisha Gonzales lives in Wichita and is a graduate from South High School. She is now a freshman at Butler who commutes to school. After her two years here at Butler, she wants to transfer to WSU and her goal is to become a midwife. A midwife is someone who specializes in pregnancy before, during, and after. They also specialize in the health of women and babies. Gonzales has two classes every day. Monday, Wednesday and Friday she leaves her house at around 9:10 a.m. to go to Psychology and Intermediate Algebra. On Thursday and Friday she leaves her house at 8:30 to drop her sister off at school and she has Conquering College and English Comp 1. The drive from her home to El Dorado is approximately 40 minutes which is not bad at all. “Sometimes I do wish I lived on campus because I would be able to attend campus activities, but I also do not wish I lived on campus. El Dorado is sketchy and boring,” Gonzales says. Everyone has different opinions on living on campus, but a big one is many people saying that there is nothing to do in El Dorado. If you are able to stay home, then take advantage of that. Some people do not like the idea of living at a school or staying on campus longer than needs be. “Compared to Wichita, El Dorado is bleh. The campus is probably the prettiest thing there,” says Gonzales.

Students share their thoughts about living on and off campus

by Amari Beasley

lly Amend is a full-time freshman staying in Cummins Hall (the female dormitory) with a set of twins named Madison and Mercedes Pierce. Coming from Derby, which is the largest suburb of Wichita and a 40-minute drive from El Dorado, Amend has been enjoying her time living on campus and meeting new people. “I like the freedom of living on campus and being on my own,” Amend says. “It is very different here.” One thing she does miss about staying at home is hanging out with her friends all the time and home cooked meals. She also mentions that the downtown buildings are older and there are fewer places to shop and grab a bite to eat. Amend really enjoys sleeping for most of her free time. “I get annoyed when I am trying to go to sleep and people are being loud,” Amend says. Not everyone can tolerate having two roommates and friends running in and out of the room talking loud. Her roommates, Madison and Mercedes, both agree. Some may say there is nothing to do in El Dorado, but Amend and the friends she has made on campus make their own fun. “Some nights we have adventure nights where we go outdoors and wander around,” Amend says. “We also go to the park.” Amend goes back home to Derby on the weekends to visit her family and her boyfriend. Ally has been enjoying the freedom she has had at Butler and meeting new people. She is not quite sure where she wants to go after her two years at Butler, but it is great that she chose the right place for her first two.

“[Living on campus] is good. It is not different from Wichita, despite the freedom.” Brendon McClish, freshman

“I love [living on campus]. [The] new experience living outside of home.” Austin Allen, freshman

“[I enjoy living on campus because of the] freedom, but I am broke.” Lakarra Brannan, freshman

“[I live off campus, but in El Dorado]. It is cheap and close, but I would like to go away for a different atmosphere.” Kaleb Stewart, sophomore

“[Living on campus] is alright. Not much to do, but there is a good community. People are easy to speak to as long as you know your place. Popularity, funny guy, athletic people, etc.” Kenny Jasuta, freshman

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cALCULATING ASSISTANCE New math class brings unique way of learning

by Noah Merrell

ith a number of students saying math is their worst subject in school, Butler tried a new way of teaching math in an effort to improve the experience for students. Students were given an opportunity to take math a new way this academic year, with the implemention of the math module courses. The classes break up the sections of Pre-College Algebra to make it simpler for the students enrolled. “I liked the idea that people could do math in small chunks,” Academic Adviser Cheryl Johnson says. The class is set up to focus on specific areas of math in order to help students grasp a better understanding of it, while also providing a second chance for students to complete the course if they have failed. “I like the idea that if students struggle with something they do not have to wait until the next semester to enroll in a new math class if they had not passed previously,”Johnson says. Because the class is broken up into five week increments, students who missed the first enrollment period have had an opportunity to jump back in the second five weeks. “Having a five week start date works well for late enrollment,” Johnson says. The class has a lot of of advantages on paper, but with the start of the school year unforseen problems have affected the course. Wi-fi went out on both the El Dorado and Andover campuses frequently throughout the first five weeks of the course. This caused a struggle for students in the module classes who wanted to get work done during class. “It is very frustrating especially when we actually get class time to do our work,” freshman Regan Browlee says. “We have been unable to do our work because of the constant wi-fi problems.” The class has been set up so that students need a 65 percent on the final module exam and a 70 percent in overall daily work. Some students say it is frustrating to have so much riding on one test and that they are not getting enough review for the test. “I have struggled with test and quizzes because there is so much material we go over in a fairly quick time constraint,” Browlee says. During the final week of the class, which concluded in September, many students said they had not yet completed their modules and were not qualified to take the test. The math department came together to decide that students had up until the Tuesday after the originally scheduled test to take the exam.

Getting Stuff Done Freshman Zach Yeager works on Fundamentals of Algebra 3 (Module 6). photo by Madison Pierce

52.8% of students say they struggle with math.

71.7% of students say they are currently enrolled in math

80.2% of students say the module classes have not helped them with math 106 students polled

Extreme schooling Medical and emergency training prepares students for real world job by Nadine Armstrong

utler has several programs for students that are interested in health, early childhood and public safety. One program Butler offers is the Nursing Program, which is partnered with the University of Kansas. There is also the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) program at the Andover campus. The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) classes are a Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Service (KBEMS) approved program. This means if the class is not approved by KBEMS the students cannot become certified. If students desire to continue on and become a Paramedic (AEMT), they can continue working on their degree at Butler, thanks to a partnership with Cowley College. “[The partnership] allows our students to get their general education and their EMT and then take the Paramedic [classes] also,” EMS Education Chair and Coordinator, Jeb Burruss says. “However, the students are enrolled in the program through Cowley, and [Cowley] are the ones that give [the student] the Associate’s in Applied Science.” Before the partnership with Cowley, Butler tried to start their own Paramedic program, but because of the lack of funding and not gaining certification from KBEMS the program failed. Practicing Skills Matt Harsh is applys a C-Collar to Lab Staff Emerald Packard. The class made a mock scenario in the parking lot of the 1500 building (Andover) to practice what they have learned in class. photo courtesy of Jeb Burress

When Burress started as the EMS Education Chair in 2004, one of his goals was to “get something started, whether it be a partnership or something else.” It took Burress and the Director of Cowley’s program two years to come up with an agreement that both college presidents and vice presidents approved. The class setting is just like any other class but “the mentality behind it is way different,” freshman Christian Mitchell says. “You have to pass tests, but you have to save lives too.” Mitchell picked Butler to start his path towards being a paramedic or trauma nurse because it is local and affordable. “The reason I choose this path is because it fits me,” Mitchell says. “I am always the guy that wants to help save lives, that is the big thing.” A news release on Sept. 14 stated that Butler and Cowley are teaming up again for another program. This time Cowley students that completed their Fire Science Certificate can receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science from Butler. “By working together, Butler Community College and Cowley College are proud to be educating highly qualified first responder[s],” President of Butler Community College, Kim Krull Ph.D. says in the news release. “We are excited to partner with Cowley on another crucial program.”

How do students find the time to study? by Sydney White

pending time preparing for classes is difficult for most students, especially if they play a sport or have a job. Finding the time to study can be difficult because outside activities take up time. Homework is the last thing students want to do when they get home. According to the National Survey of Student Engagement’s findings, the average student spends about 17 hours each week preparing for classes. One way to manage the responsibility of school is to plan ahead. Taking the time to draft all events in a planner is a good place to start. Write down every thing you have coming up so you can be prepared. Another way to prepare for class is to have all of your homework and materials ready before class. If you are taking a test, spend at least one or two hours before going to bed studying. Cramming material five minutes before class the following day will result in worse test scores. While students prioritize good grades, they usually sacrifice a full eight hours of sleep. Ironically, this lack of sleep affects students’ performance in school. Pulling an all nighter is not a good way to be prepared for class. “I have stayed up late but I haven’t pulled an all nighter,” freshman Ashton Snyder says. Getting sleep will help ensure you are ready for class the next day. When you lose sleep you will be extremely tired and will end up unprepared for class. You do not want to go to class exhausted because then you will fall asleep during that test or while you take notes. Before you go to bed double check to make sure you have all your homework completed and put it in your backpack before you lay down, so you will not have to shove it in your bag and lose it on the way to school.

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Updates on everything Grizzlies have been up to since the start of the school year Hot Promotion Top Left: freshman Elijah Pykiet dances in a hot dog costume during fall feast. The event was held by “The Grizz” radio to promote their shows. photo by Noah Merrell

Unique subject The entire art club gathered during their first meeting to paint rocks and eat cookies. photo by Noah Merrell

An extreme reaction Bottom left: Lily Garland, played by sophomore Abby Staats, strangles Oscar Jaffe, played by sophomore Chandler Moore, during the fall production of “Twentieth Century.” photo by Nadine Armstrong

New way Bottom right: freshman Liz Groot paints a rock during the first Art Club meeting of 2017. This was the first year Butler has had an Art Club. photo by Noah Merrell

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Kicking It Top left: Freshman Kaylee Swanson dribbles a soccer ball on the basketball court during the campus wide ice cream social. The event was held on Aug. 24 to help students get to know each other. photo by Madison Pierce

Making the Feast Top right: Radio and Broadcast adviser Doctor Keith West grills hot dogs during the “October Feast” put on by the Butler Radio station “The Grizz.” photo by Noah Merrell Get it Together Bottom left: Ida Webb, played by sophomore Allison Pieschl, tells Oscar Jaffe, played by sophomore Chandler Moore, that he needs to be more serious about the situation that they are in. photo by Nadine Armstrong Light it Up Bottom right: Sophomore Hayli Poulos roasts her marshmallow with a blowtorch being held by dorm director, Andrew Rawling. The event was held by the Student Government Association on Oct. 13. photo by Madison Pierce

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On the wall One of Bruce Van Osdel ceramic plate pieces that is on display. He had many pieces that he was selling on display. photo by Nadine Armstrong

look Around Local teachers showcase their art at Butler by Nadine Armstrong

he Erman B. White Gallery of Art is located on the El Dorado Campus in the Fine Arts (700) Building. The gallery was named after Erman B. White in his memory, by his wife Helen and son Thomas D. White. The Helen M. White Endowment Fund, created by Thomas to honor his mother, allows the gallery to operate. On Sept. 1, the first gallery of the semester opened with the Teaching and Making: Northeast Magnet Faculty Exhibit. There were four artists who presented some of their pieces, Jennifer Larsen, Jenny Long, Meredith Radke-Gannon and Bruce Van Osdel. Larsen is a photographer who also draws. You can see composition balance, movement, texture, pattern and layering when you look at Larsen’s pieces. Abstraction and design create a balance that has a strong presence in her work. “I create abstract color scapes with prints, layered drawings and nature based image,” Larsen writes in her artist statement. “Being inspired by the culture, colors, and motif of the places I have been is a departure point in which to build and reflect on memories of past experiences and as imagined narratives.” Larsen’s works are tied together by the color palette that is inspired from nature and creates a certain mood. Long is a photographer who uses depth-of-field and implied textures. In doing so, this makes her works looked aged. Long also merges multiple images together to create a new effect. “To keep my portfolio supplied with

new images I’m always searching on road trips and vacations for buildings and structures that time has forgotten,” Long writes in her artist statement. Radke-Gannon showcased drawings and fiber arts. She used colors, patterns, layers and textures to show her Cherokee ancestry. Her works reflect the landscapes of Kansas and events in the Cherokee history. “The current body of work relates a transitional view into life and death in and beyond this world,” Gannon writes in her artist statement. “I am looking at how we compartmentalize these moments for different suggestions of what we see as ‘home.’” VanOsdel is a ceramic artist. He balances the form of the ceramic with the color of what the ceramic looks like. “One of the most important aspects for me as a ceramic artist is the ability of the clay to be formed and molded into whatever creative avenue I pursue,” VanOsdel writes in his artist statement. “The revolution of the wheel as I am throwing may dictate the beginnings of the form but it is through evolution of thought and manipulation that the work begins to take shape.” Oct. 6 was the opening of Welcome Home: Butler Alumni Exhibit. A number of Butler art students came back and showcased some of their work they have been making since they graduated from Butler. The last Gallery showing before winter break is Nov. 10 with The Metamorphosis of Identity by Angelia Perkins.

Artists Anonymous Students use art to bring a positive message to the school by Noah Merrell

or most students college can be a hectic and stressful time with a new school, new classes and for some being away from friends and family. With all this negativity one student has taken on the challenge of unifying the school, with chalk art. Staying anonymous is part of the artist goal wanting to not be thanked for the work done and instead just wanting the message to stand alone. Going into a new year at Butler the artist was disappointed in the attitude and atmosphere given off by the students and the school. “I wanted to spread more positivity around campus,” Anonymous says,” since I didn’t see as much as I would like to.” The artist says she had not seen anyone go beyond common gestures of kindness and wanted to take it to the next level and make someone’s day a little bit better. The artist philosophy on life was shown through her art. Some people feel alone at college, especially when factoring in something that makes them even more different than their peers. The artists didn’t want these students to feel alone and wanted them to know that we are all in this together.

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“ I hope people will take with them a message that we are not really so different,” Anonymous says. “We are all one people no matter race, gender, or sexuality and we need to find common ground to Blooming chalk stand together.” Anonymous student draws Some students resonated with the message the artist was trying to chalk art around campus. The goal is to spread convey and even joined in. positivity to fellow students “Me and my friend saw the throughout the day. illustrations around campus and photo by Tatum Sturdivant we decided to just join in,” freshman Brittany Sutton says. “We walked to the artist’s apartment to ask her if she wanted to go out and draw with us, but she was not home so we just did it and told her after to go out and look at what we did.” Sutton says she appreciated the different viewpoints of the art and how some made her smile and others made her really think about other people and how to make their day. The artist said she was glad other people joined in and it made her day and that she definitely hopes more students will join in.

Go back in time with the Butler Theatre Department.

by Nadine Armstrong

he theatre department started this season with “Twentieth Century” written by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur and directed by Bob Peterson. The play is set in 1933 on the Twentieth Century Limited, a top of the line train leaving Chicago and heading to New York City. The show centers around Oscar Jaffe (portrayed by sophomore Chandler Moore) who is a very famous play producer and theatre owner in New York City. He had three flops in a row and is looking for a big hit. His three trusted assistants, played by sophomore Allison Pieschl, freshman Sophie Watkins and sophomore Seth Knowles, are getting frustrated with Jaffe because they are running low on money and he owes the bank.

On the train ride back to New York City, movie star Lily Garland, played by sophomore Abby Staats, boards the train. Jaffe wants to get Garland to come back to the stage where she first started out. George Smith, played by freshman Derek Alcorn, is Garland’s manager and current boyfriend. When Smith finds out that Jaffe is on the train, he questions if Garland and Jaffe have ever been together and it is soon revealed that they have been in a relationship. Many other characters are on the train that cause chaos and as they get closer to New York City things start getting hectic. Jaffe tricks Garland into signing a contract to work for him, then an unexpected partnership forms to save Jaffe’s theatre.

Face to face Jacobs, (Matthias Doffing) telling Smith (Derek Alcorn) that Garland (Abby Staats) will be in his play and will not be working with Jaffe. photo by Nadine Armstrong

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