Today’s Headlines

Peterson Planetarium to utilize NASA grant to study light pollution

A $5,000 grant from NASA through the Kansas Space Grant Consortium will allow the Peterson Planetarium to conduct research on light pollution in Emporia. Read the full story here.

Clashing Colleges: Stinger Showdown slated for Sept. 30

Students and faculty will rally around their schools for Stinger Showdown events in Kellogg Circle on Sept. 30. Read the full story here.

Homecoming Parade to take place Oct. 5

This year’s homecoming parade will involve the Emporia community for the first time in several years. Read the full story here.  

Kansas voter registration closes Oct. 15. To register, click here.

Home Highlights

ESU football remains undefeated with overtime win against Missouri Western

ESU football claimed a win at home against Missouri Western at Saturday’s Family Day game. Read the full story here.

ESU soccer plays to tie against Drury

Hornet soccer had their season home opener on Sept. 18 at the ESU soccer pitch against Drury University. Read the full story Friday.

Be On The Lookout

Emporia State Theatre Department to present “She Loves Me” Oct. 3-6

The cast and crew of “She Loves Me” are working hard to put together their homecoming musical three weeks earlier than usual. Read the full story Friday.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration floods Kellogg Circle

Emporia State’s annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration filled Kellogg Circle Monday with stands by various organizations, poetry readings, dance performances and singing. See the sneak peek below. View the full photo package Friday.

Harris leads nationally, Trump gains ground in swing states

With Vice President Kamala Harris leading the presidential race nationally, former president Donald Trump has gained ground in swing states for the 2024 Election, according to polls. Read the full story Saturday.

New life breathed into ESU Theatre Guild

The Emporia State theatre program has reintroduced the Theatre Guild to Emporia. Read the full story Saturday.

Incase You Missed It…

HPER receives new athletic training and human performance lab in remembrance of John ‘Doc’ Baxter

John Baxter’s 46 year legacy as ESU’s head athletic trainer will continue to impact students for generations to come. Read the full story here.

Classroom to Career program rewards students for professional development

One Career Services program is easing students’ transitions from the classroom to a career.

Informally known as “the suit program,” the Classroom to Career program leads students through a professional development course and, if completed, rewards them with a free suit or professional dress outfit. Read the full story here.

University Library & Archives and ACES hold Student Success Workshops for fifth year 

Student Success Workshops will again be available via Zoom to aid students in academic accomplishment. Read the full story here.

New QB says “the sky’s the limit” for the Hornets

New ESU quarterback Gunnar Gundy talks transfer, mental health and hopes for the future as football season commences. Read the full story here.

We’ve updated our print schedule!

To accommodate homecoming week, we have decided to put our next print edition on hold until Oct. 10!

We will see you all back here for another newsletter next week!