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Students react to Osama’s Death
Last Sunday, President Obama addressed the nation with the news that the al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed at the hands of United States Navy Seals. The reaction was heard around the world, including here on campus.
“I think it is kind of a coincidence that when Obama’s ratings are really low that all of a sudden ‘we’ve found’ Osama [...]
Crowning memories: Top 10 moments in...
1. Tigers win first-ever MIAA title
For Fort Hays State University fans, the wait is over.
Fort Hays obtained its first-ever Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association championship on Sunday, as the No. 19 Fort Hays men’s basketball team (25-6) knocked off No. 8 Missouri Southern State University (25-4) 89-83 in the MIAA Tournament cha [...]
Tigers rally
Senior cather Sloan Soulia steals second base against Washburn University on Tuesday at Larks Park.
Washburn University junior second baseman Boone Plager hit an RBI single to take the final lead in game one of the doubleheader on Tuesday in Larks Park. In game two, Fort Hays State University junior outfielder Nash Smith returned the favor.
I [...]
Moving on to next chapter
Life is like a book.
Each chapter tells a different story, and every story impacts another one.
This became evident to me when I watched President Barack Obama’s address to the world, telling about the demise of Osama bin Laden.
The memories of the destruction caused by him on Sept. 11, 2001, are still fresh in my mind despite occurring nearl [...]
Tigers prepare for Griffons: Johnson ...
Junior, right-handed pitcher Brett Macari throws against Southwest Baptist University on Sunday at Larks Park. Macari surrendered seven runs against the University of Nebraska-Omaha on Saturday, but he still managed to pick up the win, improving to 3-0.
Despite allowing 54 runs over the weekend, Fort Hays State University baseball coach Steve [...]
Thrower makes cover of nat’l magazin...
Senior thrower Mitch Sahlfeld’s career is nearly over, but he continues to leave his mark in and out of the throwing ring.
Sahlfeld graced the cover of “Techniques” magazine — a national publication produced by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Sahlfeld became the first NCAA Division II athlete to appear [...]
Fort Hays to square off with Maverick...
Fort Hays State University junior outfielder Nash Smith completes his cycle by hitting a triple off the top of the right center field wall in game one against Southwest Baptist University on Saturday at Larks Park. The Tigers won 12-4.
After a bumpy start to the season with a nearly brand new squad and coaches, Fort Hays State University firs [...]
Pack the Park postponed: Fort Hays st...
Sophomore Chris Santoscoy bunts against Lincoln University (Mo.) on March 6 in Larks Park. Santoscoy provided the winning run in game two of the doubleheader at Washburn University on Tuesday. Santoscoy singled to get on base and scored following a ground out by Nash Smith.
With forecasted storm fronts rolling in from the west, the Fort Hays [...]
Soccer coach announces first signing ...
Fort Hays State University men’s soccer coach Brett Parker announced the school’s first-ever signing class on Wednesday.
Thirty-one players were on the list of signings. Eight of the athletes are transferring from junior colleges while 23 are incoming freshmen.
Parker, who was hired on Dec. 9 to replace Barton Community College coach Oliver [...]
Staying in contention
Junior pitcher Connor Beer pitches against Lincoln University (Mo.) on March 6 in Larks Park. Beer pitched all seven innings in game two of Saturday’s doubleheader at Pittsburg State University. Beer held Pittsburg to three runs and earned his third win of the season.
Fort Hays State University assistant baseball coach Jay Pitschka said his t [...]
Sahlfeld breaks record
At the Hutchinson Community College Night Relays, Fort Hays State University senior thrower Mitch Sahlfeld added another broken school record to his list of accomplishments.
Sahlfeld eclipsed the school record in the hammer throw with a toss of 204 feet, three inches. He broke Kyle Herl’s previous record, which was set in 2003, by three feet [...]
Tigers showcase talent
Senior wide receiver O.J. Murdock has traveled a long and bumpy road to where he is. Now, he is ready for his next step — professional football.
Murdock came out of high school as one of the top players in the country and bounced around to different schools due to getting in off-the-field trouble and enduring injuries before landing at Fort [...]
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