Posts tagged Vol 105 No 09
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Football players get paid tens of millions of dollars to do what amounts to a hobby. Yes, they study and train. They entertain the masses with their thunderous athletic prowess.
We’ve got a prowess. It involves skill, hand-eye coordination and practice. People have been entertained by it. (Not masses of people, perhaps, but a handful.)
Our sp [...]
Zombies, Robots & Vampires…...
Zombies. The undead, the walking dead, the living dead, or any of the other names they go by, they’re everywhere. No, they’re not actually real. However, they’re definitely on the rise in our culture. I have to say, what really got me thinking about it was the recent film “Zombieland” which I’ve heard good things about but haven’t had time to [...]
Virtual athlete learns from motherhoo...
Fort Hays State University junior Raven Boettger believes in second chances.
After a high school pregnancy forced her off the track, Boettger wanted to make a comeback after four years without running competitively.
Boettger is FHSU’s first purely virtual college athlete. While she lives in Kansas City, raising two children with her fiance Eu [...]
Zombie films going strong: Leader edi...
Leader zombies clockwise from the left: Alexandra Walston, Andrew Bauer, Jason Stegmaier, Michelle Webb, Michelle Ireton and Luke Hachmeister patiently wait for the doors to Malloy Hall to open so they can begin to feast on unsuspecting FHSU faculty, staff and students.
I think it’s safe to say that the zombie genre is far from dead.
Whether [...]
15 hours straight, TigerLAN lasts fro...
TigerLAN 20, “a chance to share knowledge,” Senior Socorro Fernandez said, took place Oct. 10.
The Advanced Technology Student Organization was responsible for the semi-annual event. This event took place in the Fort Hays State University Memorial Union Ballroom from 1 p.m. to 4 a.m.
“What makes me stay that long is the atmosphere and the peo [...]
1940s music revue to come to Hays
The spiffy, ritzy 1940s musical revue “In the Mood” celebrates a part of great American history — The Swing Era.
“It’s about World War II. It’s mostly about the great songs from the 1940s, showcasing songs that showed the optimism in World War II,” said chair of special events Carol Brock.
The mood of the show will reflect the inspirational h [...]
Team inches closer to nationals
For the Fort Hays State University Rodeo Team, a 473-mile rainy trip to Coleman, Okla., proved to be worth the long hours spent together in the truck.
The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Rodeo, which took place this weekend, helped one team member come even closer to achieving his goal of qualifying for the College National Finals Rode [...]
Recruiting arm finds fulfillment
When she was in high school, director of admissions, Tricia Cline, always knew she would be coming to Fort Hays State University.
“I’m originally from Ellis High School. So, 12 miles away, not very far,” Cline said. “My whole family is a Fort Hays family, but I always knew that I was coming to Fort Hays. There was no reason for me to look aro [...]
Golf places ninth
Junior Adam Gorjiyan chips the ball toward the green at the Fort Hays State University Invitational on Oct. 6.
The Fort Hays State University men’s golf team finished the 2008 fall schedule on Tuesday. The Tigers traveled to Aurora, Colo., to take part in the Colorado School of Mines/Regis University Fall Invitational.
The Tigers placed nint [...]
Tennis caps fall season
The Fort Hays State University women’s tennis team capped off the 2009 fall season last Saturday with an alumni match.
The nine players on the roster got up close and personal with alumnae players who graduated as far back as 1996, which was coach Brian Flax’s first year on the job.
“Everybody had a good time,” said Flax. “I know some of the [...]
President: Why I vetoed resolution 09...
Column by Bradley Stramel, Student Body President
As of Oct. 1, President Hammond has declared the month of October “Careers in Student Affairs Month.” I had read a proclamation to the student senate which states that student affairs professionals work with students to help them gain the maximum success and benefit from their college experien [...]
Keepin’ it CHILL
OK, so let’s just start by getting this out of the way. Yes, Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize. No, I do not agree with it. He hasn’t really accomplished anything tangible, and thus, should not get an award from conceptualization. But whatever. That’s over and done with. Now, about the weather …
Seriously though, I love this weather. Peop [...]
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