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October 10, 2025

Good morning!

It’s Maddie here with a morning newsletter for your Friday! Today is Oct. 10. Thanks for tuning in!

My apologies for turning out this newsletter a day late. We ran into a few hiccups, but now we’re back to our normal programming!

As a reminder, we will have a print issue next Thursday and a special Halloween edition on Thursday, Oct. 30. Want to see something in our Halloween special? Let us know using the form linked below! Coverage requests, questions or concerns unrelated to that issue are also welcome, as always.

Here is what our print schedule is looking like for these last 9 weeks of the semester:

  • October 16

  • October 30 - Halloween edition

  • November 6

  • November 20

  • December 4 - Finals edition

Wishing you all the best for your weekend! Happy Friday!

Maddie Carr, Editor-in-Chief

Maddie Carr is in her second year as editor-in-chief of The Bulletin. She joined The Bulletin in 2022 as a staff writer and is the former opinion editor.

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This week’s headlines

“You could be both”: One survivor’s advocacy for a system that heals

“We have to be able to look at individuals as a duality of being a survivor and somebody that has caused harm,” Garlock told The Bulletin. “For so long before 2020, our criminal legal system couldn’t comprehend that, and they only wanted to categorize somebody as a survivor or an offender. There was no way for them to understand that you could be both.” 

From “Harry Potter” to “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,” what’s the deal with book bans? One librarian weighs in on their history. 

Since July 2021, 22,810 instances of book bans across 45 states and 451 public school districts have been reported according to Pen America, a nonprofit that advocates for free expression.

Three second-half goals help Hornets claim victory over Fort Hays

After scoring three second-half goals, Emporia State soccer won 5-2 against Fort Hays on Sunday.

Hornet volleyball continues winning streak with Gorillas, ends it with Washburn loss

Emporia State volleyball took home an Oct. 3 win against Pittsburg State, but fell to the Washburn Ichabods on Tuesday in a 0-3 match up. The loss concluded a 13-game winning streak for the Hornets, the longest by the program since 2009. 

Opinions with Allie

Allie Breneman is opinion editor for The Bulletin. She is a junior studying English with a concentration in literature and culture. She plans to pursue a masters in English Literature.

A playlist for autumn: Ten songs to carry you through the season

Autumn is my favorite time of year. It’s a season that asks you to slow down and notice the small things: rain-soaked sidewalks, the way the sunlight softens, the scent of damp earth and woodsmoke.

Whose stories belong? 

When books get banned or challenged, the debate is often framed around “protecting children.”

POLICE LOGS

Logs from ESU Police and Safety

Oct. 8

Officer contacted suspicious persons near Campus Woods.

Oct. 6

Officers conducted a welfare check on an individual at 1800 Highland. Case and report completed.

What’s Trending?

“You could be both”: One survivor’s advocacy for a system that heals

“We have to be able to look at individuals as a duality of being a survivor and somebody that has caused harm,” Garlock told The Bulletin. “For so long before 2020, our criminal legal system couldn’t comprehend that, and they only wanted to categorize somebody as a survivor or an offender. There was no way for them to understand that you could be both.” 

ESU football coach charged with misdemeanor DUI, transporting open container

An Emporia State football coach was arrested and booked into the Lyon County Jail Sunday, according to a booking document by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.

ESU enrollment increases for first time since 2020

Emporia State’s enrollment for the 2025 academic year has increased 5.8 percent compared to 2024 with 4,820 enrolled students, according to 20 day enrollment data from the Kansas Board of Regents.

From “Harry Potter” to “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,” what’s the deal with book bans? One librarian weighs in on their history. 

Since July 2021, 22,810 instances of book bans across 45 states and 451 public school districts have been reported according to Pen America, a nonprofit that advocates for free expression.

SPORTS ROUNDUP: Winning streak continues for Hornet Volleyball as football falls to Pitt

A winning streak over a decade in the making and a home loss to this MIAA foe all in this week’s roundup.