The University Leader will have one final print paper at the end of the 2012-2013 school year. What story would you like to see covered? The winner will not only get their story covered, but will also receive Two tickets to the Kanrocksas Music Festival at the Kansas Speedway June 28-29th! The final printed paper of the year is in YOUR hands! [...]
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Win Tickets to Kanrocksas!
The University Leader will have one final print paper at the end of the 2012-2013 school year. What story would you like to see covered? The winner will not only get their story covered, but will also receive Two tickets to the Kanrocksas Music Festival at the Kansas Speedway June 28-29th! The final printed paper of the year is in YOUR hands! [...]
First man exonerated due to DNA speak...
“Open up this is Baltimore County Police Department. We have a warrant for the arrest of Kirk Noble Bloodworth…step outside Mr. Bloodworth, you’re under arrest for first degree murder.”
With those words, on August 9, 1984, at 2:45 a.m., Kirk Bloodsworth, an ex-marine, was arrested for the rape and murder of nine-year-o [...]
Music professor shows musical prowess...
Dr. Lane Weaver may quite possibly be one of the busiest men on the campus of Fort Hays. When he’s not conducting Symphonic Winds or Brass Choir, he’s probably writing drill charts for the Marching Tigers or giving a private lesson to his large studio of trombonists, euphonium players and tubists. While he also stays busy with his family and [...]
Guitarist’s graduate recital im...
Luke Johnson intently playing his guitar. Photo Credit: Alexandra Hutchison
If there’s something Luke Johnson has a greater passion for than his Monster energy drinks, it has to be the timeless form of music known as jazz. Whether he is taking his turn conducting our very own Jazz II Ensemble, plucking away at the bass in Jazz I or performin [...]
To Write Love On Her Arms inspiring e...
Darkness exists in all aspects of life. Depression, loss of hope, and even suicidal thoughts can spring up at any second to grab a hold of a life and never let it go. These emotions can affect sleep patterns, connections with friends, health, and diminish the overall quality of life.
For some, it sadly seems like there’s no hope when being st [...]
High Plains Showcase brings a piece o...
On Saturday, March 30th, the Salina Arts & Humanities department and
Rocking M Radio partnered up to bring the High Plains Showcase to Hays’s own
Ramada Inn. Board members Kay Quinn and Brad Anderson both expressed interest
in western Kansas. And why would they not? The showcase was a perfect example
of the talent that lives right in our [...]
Town hall meeting allows public to st...
Students, faculty, alumni and other members of the community were given an opportunity to share their opinions on the future of media at Fort Hays State during a Town Hall meeting hosted by the Media Dissemination Task Force Tuesday night. It allowed individuals to come together to assist the media task force in their report on the disseminat [...]
Speaker brings discussion of gay righ...
Ty Walrod, co-founder of the organization Outserve, talks about his work to help gay service members Wednesday in the Black and Gold Room of the Memorial Union.Jolie Green/Leader
The Gay Straight Alliance welcomed speaker Ty Walrod to campus Tuesday night to talk about the issue of gay rights.
The event was held in the Black and Gold room of [...]
Media symposium discusses media
Patrick Lowry, editor and publisher of The Hays Daily News, discusses the rising use of technology to receive news at the media symposium Tuesday evening in the Black and Gold Room of the Memorial Union.Jolie Green/Leader
President Edward H. Hammond hosted a media symposium in the Black and Gold Room of the Memorial Union Tuesday night to dis [...]
FHSU band displays immense talent at ...
In my one and a half years at Fort Hays State University, I’ve noticed a lot of interesting things. I’ve noticed that raccoons in Hays are freakishly huge, walking to the third floor of Rarick Hall can practically be your workout for the day, and oriental students are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. The biggest thing I’ve noticed [...]
Comedian leaves audience in laughter
Students of Fort Hays State University were left laughing Wednesday night as the University Activities Board sponsored a performance by comedian Myq Kaplan in Cody Commons.
Kaplan is best known for being a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, where he came in 5th place. Since then, he has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Th [...]
Give Red, Give Life
Often times red is the color of hazard. On roads, in buildings, as well as figuratively in literature, red has blared the message danger. Although, when the matter comes down to life or death, red is the most vital of every color.
In the blood drive hosted at the Memorial Student Union on March 6 and 7, students and community members came to [...]
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