Today’s Headlines

Student Rec kicks off Healthy Hornet Challenge

The Emporia State Student Recreation Center has kicked off their annual month-long Healthy Hornet Challenge in a continual effort to encourage ESU students, faculty and staff to improve their overall wellness. Read the full story here.

ASG, Honors College hold second annual naloxone training event

A Kansas nonprofit trained attendees on the storage, preservation, and usage of naloxone at ESU’s Jan. 29 naloxone training put on by Associated Student Government and The Honors College. Read the full story here.

Home Highlights

ESU takes home two basketball wins against UCO

Emporia State brought home both basketball wins in close games against the University of Central Oklahoma on Sunday. Read the full story here.

Hornet Softball splits Sunday doubleheader in Branson

ESU Softball lost to Arkansas Tech but earned a win against Minnesota Crookston at the Branson Lead-off Classic over the weekend. Read the full story Friday.

Be On The Lookout

How could ESU’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion be affected by federal targets on DEI?

The Trump Administration signed Executive Orders targeting federal DEI programs. Emporia State’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plans for future possibilities. Read the full story Friday.

Emporia talent represented at January film festival

The Old Times Not Forgotten Film Festival put filmmaking and editing talent on display, including the works of a few ESU students. Read the full story Friday.

Incase You Missed It…

Former ESU soccer head coach sues Emporia State for alleged Title IX and First Amendment rights violations

Former Emporia State head soccer coach Bryan Sailer is suing the University and Athletic Director David Spafford for alleged Title IX and First Amendment rights violations after he raised concerns over gender inequity.

Sailer was terminated from ESU in December 2023 following a Nov. 22 suspension. The University says his termination was based on his “failure to meet the professional standards and expectations of leadership, supervision and accountability.”

Sailer is seeking $75,000 in damages.

Read the full story here.

FIRE: ESU free expression policy may violate first amendment obligations

Free speech advocacy group challenges Emporia State’s free expression policy, arguing that it places unconstitutional restrictions on student speech in campus buildings. Read the full story here.

Opening of new nursing building delayed to 2026

The opening of Emporia State’s new on-campus nursing building has been pushed back to 2026 with no set date. Read the full story here.

Fresh ideas brought to cafeteria renovations

A series of changes were brought to the Hornets Nest this semester after winter break renovations. Read the full story here.

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