Today’s Headlines

Banners recognize soldiers’ sacrifices on Veterans Day 

Emporia Main Street celebrates veterans with banners to acknowledge their service. Read the full story here.

School of Humanities and Social Sciences engulfs students in sociological field with “E-mersion” experience

Five ESU students explored migration in Kansas through multiple viewpoints in Manhattan, Kansas. Read the full story here.

Current Club making changes to attract younger members

Emporia’s Current Club has made organizational changes to attract a wider membership. Read the full story here.  

Hornet Highlights

Emporia State Volleyball wins matchup against Fort Hays

The Hornets beat the FHSU Tigers 3-1 in a four set match at White Auditorium on Nov. 8. Read the full story here.

Be On The Lookout

What we know about Trump’s second term

Former President Donald Trump claimed the presidency Nov. 5 against Vice President Kamala Harris, making him the president-elect for the 47th President of the United States. At 78 years old, he is the oldest person elected to the presidency and the first convicted felon. Since his election, he has discussed his plans for his return to the White House. This is what we know so far. Read the full story Friday.

Briar Esterline’s Psychopompous: a poetic examination of “self-love, growth, and heartbreak”

ESU psychology student publishes his second work — a poetry collection detailing his unique experience of heartbreak. Read the full story Monday.

Incase You Missed It…

Trump takes presidency against VP Harris

With the final electoral vote tallied at 312, former President Donald Trump has been elected the 47th President of the United States. Read the full story here.

ESU prof arrested on child sex crime charge: Who is Howard Pitler?

Howard Pitler, an associate professor in The Teachers College, was arrested and charged last month with electronic solicitation of a child under 14. Since then, The Bulletin has sought to outline Pitler’s professional career prior to his arrival at Emporia State. Read the full story here.

Emporia Main Street holds drive to give deployed troops a “taste of home during the holidays”

Emporia Main Street has begun their annual Holiday Soldier Care Package Drive to send supplies to Emporia’s soldiers. Read the full story here.

Hearing over ESU petition challenging reinstatement of dismissed professors rescheduled

An Oct. 25 hearing for a district court case involving seven Emporia State professors, who were dismissed during the Fall 2022 implementation of the Workforce Management Framework and reinstated by the Office of Administration Hearings, was rescheduled at the request of the University. Court records show the hearing is now slated for Jan. 24, 2025. Read the full story here.

Alumni to be honored with the University Service Citation Award

Four Emporia State alumni received the University Service Citation Award from the ESU Alumni Association. The award recognizes individuals who “have made unique and significant contributions to Emporia State, its students, and its staff members.” Read the full story here.

Last print issue next week!

The Bulletin’s last print issue of the semester will be published next Thursday, Nov. 21. Following our last issue, we will publish fully online for the remainder of the semester with a supplemental newsletter each week.

Our first print issue of the spring semester will be available on Thursday, Jan. 30!