Some students may have only come to the Geographic Information Systems rocket launching on Wednesday because their professors offered them extra credit for attending. Other students were curious, and some attended for both reasons.

It’s the time of year known for the spread of illness. There are many tips that, if followed, can lead to staying healthy and avoiding the severity of viruses.

The Center for Disease Control has released a list of priority groups to receive vaccinations in the case of shortages of the H1N1 vaccine.

A male figure donned in a Hays High t-shirt and jeans fell to his death at the foot of Malloy Hall’s steps Wednesday evening. The dummy, affectionately known as “Otis McDonald,” was used as a prop for the Haunted Campus Tour, the annual event hosted by FHSU Intramurals.

Students descending the two flights of stairs into the basement of Weist Hall last night would have found the sound of Spanish music offering a warm greeting.

Student body president senior Bradley Stramel vetoed a resolution on a student referendum for a $1 per credit hour fee increase for the Tiger Wellness Center because the resolution did not meet constitutional guidelines.

After painting and cleaning the floor, the Habitat for Humanity of Ellis County moved its donated furniture and other supplies out of backyards and garages and into the ReStore.

In the Ellis County Fairgrounds parking lot, just outside the city limits, a group of college students, faculty, children and senior citizens all gathered to watch, and for some, participate in Fort Hays State University’s rocket launch last Sunday afternoon.

For some, the possible demolition of Agnew Hall this May feels like déjà vu. During the 2006-2007 school year, Agnew Hall was listed as a building that could potentially be demolished.

Following the team’s 40-20 Homecoming victory over Emporia State University (0-3 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association, 1-4 overall) on Saturday in Lewis Field Stadium, fans have a reason to be enthusiastic.