Posts tagged Vol 106 No 26
Tennis ready for homestand
Fort Hays State University tennis is back up and running after a very successful off-season program, and it sounds like it was a positive couple of months for the team that has a so-called “off-season” in the middle of winter.
“Our off-season program has been very good,” said head coach Brian Flax. “It’s really nice to have athletes who want [...]
Lions and tigers and bears no more
These days, the plight of our planet’s flora and fauna doesn’t get much attention. Although it’s deserving of it, there are more pressing matters at hand (earthquakes, nuclear meltdowns, floods and so on) that demand our immediate attention.
They’re a higher priority by necessity. Yet the extinction of life on Earth, easily a problem as grave [...]
Veggie tale
A couple weeks ago, a friend of mine told me she was challenging herself to be a vegan for a month. The thought of my cheeseburger-loving friend giving up all animal products – milk, eggs and honey included – was inspirational to me.
I’ve recently talked to a few different people trying to become vegans or vegetarians; it seemed like the time [...]
Royalties king in music dispute
What’s the difference between a sale and a royalty? It’s a question that many people don’t think about, if they even care. A lot of people even use the terms interchangeably: any time an album is sold, the artist gets a “royalty.”
For the common person, it’s not an important distinction. For musical artists, though, there’s a world of differe [...]
Handicap parking limited
Early every morning I find myself running behind again. It doesn’t matter why, the goal is to get to class on time.
I can already picture the five handicap spaces filled with vehicles, and when I get to the back of Rarick Hall, of course all five handicap parking spaces are taken up.
Therefore, I do what many have done many times before – par [...]
Ailey II dancers grace Fort Hays
On Monday night, the Fort Hays State University Encore Series brought in a dance company entitled Ailey II. Ailey II originates in New York City and has become one of the most popular dance troupes in the nation.
The group was originally started as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble in 1974 and has since transformed into one the most promisin [...]
‘Sucker Punch’ falls short of a knock...
“Sucker Punch” stars Emily Browning as Baby Doll, who loses her mother and sister at the beginning of the film and is placed in a 19th-century insane asylum by her stepfather. The greedy stepfather, played by Gerard Plunkett, bribes orderlies working at the asylum to put Baby Doll on the fast track to a lobotomy.
“Sucker Punch” is a movie wit [...]
Platten album original, polished
Rachel Platten, a Boston native, is releasing her new album, “Be Here,” on April 26. I almost feel lucky that I got a copy of the album before it will be released; it’s that good. If I had already known how good Platten was, I would die in anticipation for “Be Here’s” release.
One of the only ways I can describe Rachel Platten’s music is cute [...]
‘Paul’ transcends genre, expectations
The release of “Paul” marks the third feature film in which Simon Pegg and Nick Frost have starred in together and the first without director Edgar Wright. While the film was enjoyable, it did not quite capture the magic of the films where the comedic duo teamed with their fellow British director.
“Paul” features two friends (Pegg and Frost) [...]
Wind Ensemble springs to action
Spring is in the air, and to help bring into full force, Fort Hays State University Symphonic Winds and Wind Ensemble held their annual Spring Concert on Thursday, March 17 in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center. The groups showcased not only their talents and abilities as a group, but also showcased the talents of individual students.
T [...]
Artist’s Corner: Q and A with J...
Q: What’s your major?
A: Music composition.
Q: What do you want to do with that?
A: I’d like to be a film composer, but I’d like pretty much anything. Just to get my music out there and have people play it and have a good time doing it.
Q: Who’s your favorite film composer?
A: A lot of people say John Williams, but I’m going to say [Harry] Gr [...]
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