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The offi cial student publication of Fort Hays State University Vol. 108 No. 2 leader.fhsu.edu Thursday, August 30, 2012 Union receives scale model
Tyler Parks “When I fi rst became The scale model ed screen and a plexi- The demolition of the ly added Dwight Drive The University Leader acquainted with the includes a touch screen glass top for protection. Weist Hall annex, the extension is shown with campus this was in the monitor that lights up “FHSU Cabinet Shop addition of Agnew Hall multiple other future After three years, early 50s, this was before selected buildings on the did a great job building and the parking lot and projects as well. more than 60,000 dol- the fl ood had changed model and gives a history the model table. Terry sign on Park Street are Global 3D Arts is a lars, countless changes the course of big creek of the building. Pfeifer and Tony ‘Jr.’ all shown. 12-year-old company and thousands of man- and the dyke. There were “Mike Nease and Kris- Fisher were a pleasure Not only are current based out of Hays and hours Global 3D Arts only just a few building tin Rupp of the FHSU to work with and did a improvements displayed, has its offi ce in the Had- presented an interactive that existed at that time Computing Center were fantastic job,” VanDoren it also has future plans ley Center. They special- three dimensional scale compared to now… So very helpful with the said. on the model. The indoor ize in architectural scale model of the Fort Hays I’ve seen nearly 60 years computer programming,” The scale of the model athletic training facil- models, 3D architectural State University campus of growth,” the owner VanDoren said. is set to a one inch for ity, which just had its renders and 3D animated and surrounding area on of Global 3D Arts Dave The model is intended every fi fty-foot and is groundbreaking ceremo- renderings of properties. Thursday, Aug. 23 in the VanDoren said. to be a promotional made of laser cut plastics ny in June of this year, is Global 3D Arts has Memorial Union. VanDoran volunteered and orientation tool for based on precise draw- already shown completed completed projects from The owner of Global to do this project three prospective students ing given by Fort Hays. in the model. Florida condos to repairs 3D Arts, Dave VanDoren years ago due to his in- and parents. It will also Nearly 1,000 photos While only one set to a Veteran Hospital in who grew up in Hays and terest in the campus and allow for concepts and were used as reference of the new Agnew hall Biloxi, Miss., after Hur- began visiting the cam- its growth. “I’ve been in- improvement plans to be to insure the upmost ac- buildings are completed ricane Katrina, to nuclear pus at a young age with terested in Fort Hays for better understood with curacy. at this moment, both power plants in Conn. his grandfather, James a long time and I’ve been the help of this visual In the three year pro- are shown in the scale as well as International Start, who taught speech, interested in construction aid. cess Global 3D Arts was model. The Center for projects. More of their English and drama at for a long time,” said The model is on a able to keep up with the Networked Learning that projects can be found on Fort Hays for 47 years. VanDoren. wood table with a mount- ever-changing campus. will be facing the recent- www.Global3DArts.com.
McKenzie Wiles/Leader The scale model includes even the most minute details. The model took a team of workers more than 1,000 combined hours over three years to complete. As campus changed over those years they were forced to change the model. They have even added building still under construction. Students participate in Mud Run
Sydney Studer side. have been setting up for The University Leader Alumnus Nathan the Run for 12 months. Andrews took fi rst place “We have been prepar- in his fi rst Big Creek ing since the Mud Run “Around the tires! Get Mud Run with a time of last year,” Washburn said. down low! Down, down! 8:46.13. “After the event last year, Good job, ladies!” “A couple of local run- we got together and had The sounds of Big ners in the area, includ- a debriefi ng. We talked Creek Mud Run’s director ing [Dr.] Joey Linn, the about what went well, Emily Washburn rang out Vice President of Student what didn’t and how we in the early morning air Affairs did this last year, could make it work better as two women who were so that’s how I found out for this year’s Run. Since competing in the race ran about it,” Andrews said. about February/March through the swamp pit: a “[My favorite part was] we’ve been working on huge, rectangular crater crawling through the getting sign-ups together, in the ground fi lled with creek, especially with the websites up and advertis- waist-deep water and fact that there was rain in ing.” mud. it.” Not only is Washburn a “Big Creek Mud Run is In order for all the key woman to the success a course that is about 2.5 crawling and running and of the run, but the Center miles long,” Washburn climbing to take place, for Health Improvement said. someone had to organize is a partner in the run. “It’s basically where it. Washburn is familiar “I work at the Center you have a trail run and with the job. [for Health Improve- there are some obstacles “This is my second ment] in Hays and this along the way.” year as director of the is just something I like Some of those ob- Big Creek Mud Run,” she to volunteer for,” Wanda stacles included a set said. “Last year I didn’t Augustine said. of tires, hay bales, the participate because after Participants came in all swamp – where they ran the whole day was done, ages and abilities, but one through once during the I was just too exhausted. thing many had in com- beginning of the course This year, obviously I mon - this was their fi rst and once at the end – and can’t because I’m 5 ½ year. a board in which they weeks away from poten- “All we know is it has must climb up the one tially having this baby,” obstacles, mud and two Courtney Riggle/Leader side and then climb down Washburn said. miles,” graduate student Students run through the tire portion of the mud obstacle course on Sunday outside of the ladder on the reverse Washburn and her team MaRyan Hulvey said. Gross Memorial Coliseum. The obstacle course was almost 2.5 miles. Weekend Weather Inside Headlines Inside the Issue
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Page 2A • The University Leader News Thursday, August 30, 2012 UpRoar another way to get involved Sydney Studer with different stations on it. events and working with “My favorite part is Besides the balloon- samples from Mondo Subs The University Leader Once they have completed the orientation schedule. that I get to play dress up,” making, students could and Pizza Hut. Even the an activity, that section is We are expected to have Penelope said, clad in a also compete in a “Minute Student Health Center had “I’ve been a profes- stamped at the station. 300-400 people at this necklace of pearls, old- to Win It” game utilizing a game and handed out free sional balloon maker for After they have all the event.” fashioned black and white uncooked pasta noodles prizes. 10 years,” Penelope said. sections stamped, they meet All the advertising led tap shoes with white ankle and empty soda cans. “We want students to Penelope twisted different back at 7:45 in Cody Com- them to book the Omaha, socks, cat-eye glasses, a “You put the dry know where we are located, colored horizontal balloons mons for a raffle. The raffle Neb. married team of bal- pink tulle ribbon in her hair spaghetti noodle in your since they often don’t,” into almost any shape pos- prizes this year included an loon artist Poppin’ Penelo- and a pink, rosy 50s vintage mouth, then hook it onto a director of Student Health, sible, not limited to turtles, iPad, a flat screen T.V., a pe and airbrush tattoo artist dancing dress to finish off soda can tab,” senior Adam Tina Scott said. “We are penguins, crazy hats and “Rosetta Stone” program in Troy Baker. the ensemble. Wilbur and volunteer for handing out Safe Ride cups many more. the language of the win- “She [Penelope] was in Penelope’s favorite the event explained. “Then with toothbrushes, Tyle- On Friday, Aug. 24, the ner’s choice and an Xbox the business first,” Baker part is dressing up and the your partner holds the op- nol, Ibuprofen, sunglasses, Memorial Union held its 360. said. “She taught herself students agree that with posite end of the noodle in whistles and tire gauges.” second annual UpRoar. “We’ve been prepar- using books and how-to her outfit and talent of their mouth and you have Commerce Bank, the UpRoar is one of the many ing for this for about two videos. She’s been doing creation and imagination, to move the can to the other Student Health Center, alternative activities for months,” director of Up- it for 10 years now, and I, the balloon-making was a side of the table. After you Mondo Subs, Pizza Hut, students to participate in on Roar and Coordinator for about three. We like to joke complete success. do that, you move two the University Bookstore, the weekends. Student Involvement and she forced me into it.” “My favorite animal is more cans and stack them Chartwells, Starbucks and Students show their Greek Life, Vince Bowhay Penelope and Baker a panda, and while she was in a pyramid shape.” the Student Service Center TigerID at the front table said. “We have been adver- work as a team, but she has making it I was just getting In addition to the games helped the Center for Stu- where they sign in and tising so the students know her own favorite part of the really excited,” freshman and the balloons, students dent Involvement and the receive a white notecard it’s happening, planning the gig. Citlall Corona said. could also receive free Memorial Union host this
Jolie Green /Leader Students competed in different events last Friday at the UpRoar. One event entailed trying to pick up a pop can with dry spaghetti noodles in a minute. Students received a number of great prizes including a flat screen television and an XBox 360. ~lECHwireless ® FHSU puts() the IYo uim! HOWdid I ever “new” in Agnew survive? Tyler Parks to 123 residents sharing volved,” Korbitz said. The University Leader suite-style rooms. Agnew The first phase of has a hall director and the original Agnew was In the summer of 2010 two residential assistants, started in 1955 and the Fort Hays State Univer- one for each floor. second and final phase sity said goodbye to the The new Agnew is a was completed in 1957. original Agnew Hall. suite-style dormitory that At that time it was a This semester, after a includes four rooms with girls’ dormitory that was Before year without Agnew, a a common area adjoining a direct copy of McGrath new group of students the rooms. Each suite has Hall, the men’s dorm of will call Agnew Hall a small kitchenette that the time. cell home as the doors were includes a microwave, It originally provided opened to students for small refrigerator, a sink more than 80 residential the first time since the and cabinets and drawers. rooms, a kitchen, dining phones, demolition this semester. The common areas are hall, recreation room, The scheduled com- furnished and include a three lounges and a laun- pletion date was sup- sofa, chair and a dining dry facility. posed to be last August, table with two chairs. The building housed how did but a problem with the “Things are going re- 170 women in 1957 and initial construction com- ally well, just gearing up only 88 students in 2010, pany caused Fort Hays for the year and trying to its final year. This was we… to look for an alternative get students involved as due to its deteriorating company to finish the much as we can,” Agnew condition and lack of job. Hall Director, Kaitlin interest. 1. Wake up in time for class? Last year the lack Korbitz said. Agnew Hall is named of housing resulting in “We recently started a after Elizabeth Jane 2. Know the score from a football game in 1975? students living at Motel 6 hall council, so hopefully Agnew who was hired to and commuting on buses we will be doing com- teach Home Economics 3. Communicate with someone without actually back and forth to cam- petitions with the other in 1910 and later became talking to them? pus. halls and give students the Dean of Women be- Agnew is now home more chances to be in- fore she retired in 1943. 4. Take instant photos and post them for everyone to see within 5 minutes of the actual embarrassing moment? 5. Get places, like did people actually use maps? 6. Entertain ourselves while waiting in line? 7. Call people. Did people seriously memorize phone numbers?
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Thursday, August 30, 2012 Opinions Page 3A • The University Leader Be wary of internet advice Eric Bader sible advice in the guise The University Leader of helpfulness, self-help has again caught the eye of the younger genera- tions. The problems with such entries are numer- ous. Most “self-improve- ment” blogs focus on one specific aspect of life, assuring readers that this, and only this, will bring them inner peace. One blog suggests that For most publications, everyone should own the authority to write just 100 objects, and that an opinion piece – such will somehow improve as this one – is afforded quality of life. Others only to those who can suggest crazy diet ideas, muster the appropriate like eating nothing but qualifications. It must white-colored foods be an appropriate length, or avoiding things that intelligently and coher- were manufactured under ently written, dutifully Gemini. These are the edited, and checked thor- oddest examples – and the oughly for accuracy. Even easiest to resist. here at The University Other blogs and entries Leader, expectations are suggest ways to fit into high. Any article with a society. Often grossly persuasive element may contradictory, these sug- just succeed in persuading gest everything from someone. getting married imme- Regrettably, the advent diately, since having a of social media has given spouse is the only way to just about everyone a prove that you are worth soapbox from which anything, to never being to espouse their views. in a relationship, since Facebook is packed with it takes focus away from friends’ political mes- yourself. Should you sages, for example. Deal- reconcile with everyone ing with that is simple, you’ve fought with, or though: block or ignore cut them out of your life the people who are both- completely? Should you ersome. work to please yourself or The more dangerous your loved ones first? If of the opinionated people the internet is to believed, on the internet, then, are the answer is “all of these are side-by-side compari- achieve that figure, and circles. I can assure you have seen people driv- those with less annoying- things simultaneously.” sons of heavy people and then you feel ashamed, or that pain is most certainly ing themselves mad in an seeming messages. They The worst of the bunch thin people, demanding you achieve fitness but not weakness leaving the attempt to live up to the are the self-help entries are the entries that pro- the viewer to answer, still do not appear identi- body, since pain is actu- standards set by someone on blogs and sites like mote self-image. A look at “which one would you cal to the target photo, ally the body’s way of else. No advice, no image Pinterest. Self-help books Pinterest’s “fitness” sub- rather be?” Even worse which may also lead to informing you that you and no pithy one-liner is have existed for decades, category provides a taste are pictures of people in body-image issues. are doing something that suitable for every person but the crazier ones, at of the multiple, and again, peak physical condition, A special mention goes is harming it. alive. Be happy with who least in my perception, often contradictory, ways cited as the uploader’s out to the multiple asser- So, what should we do you are. Or try to change have been disregarded to improve one’s body im- “thinspiration.” This sort tions that “pain is weak- to make ourselves happy who you are. I don’t care and cast away. age. Among the hundreds of thinking is doomed ness leaving the body,” and healthy? I am not in a which. Just be sure that Now, with anonymous of “you are beautiful just for failure from the start; a phrase, I understand, position to answer that for your solution is tailored bloggers posting irrespon- the way you are” images either you fail to exactly is popular in military everyone, of course, but I to you. Fort Hays tours give ups and downs Labor Day gives Sydney Studer around campus made they shouldn’t use them to many there really are. The University Leader all the difference. What teach. It’s pretty simple. They do a lot of alterna- added to that difference My roommate had a tive activities on Friday workers a break was what they said. similar experience. nights, and I like that a Molly Walter written into the proposal In some ways, I agree “I was told I was get- lot,” freshman Whitney The University Leader of the holiday. Beats me with what they said. They ting a campus tour, but Albers said. why we don’t have them told me McMindes has my guide only took me to Also, the fact that now – unless there are really nice bathrooms, and my academic department laundry is free for the parades occurring without they were just renovated building. I had to come first UNIVERSITYtime ever this year is my knowledge. Seriously, last year. That is true, back a second time just to appealinglLEADEJR. to the students we need parades like and I am grateful for the get a full campus tour and who live in the dorms. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day privacy the new “shower, make sure I saw the dorm “They told me I’d have Parade. Who do I talk to toilet and sink” stall com- rooms and all the other to pay for laundry, but it’s about that? bination gives me. buildings, too,” freshman free now! So that made There still is confusion Let’s go back in time However, my tour Emma Forgey said. me happy,” freshman Jor- on who actually “found- for a minute. It’s your guide also told me Fort Fear not, though. Not dan Hester said. ed” Labor Day. Some senior year in high school Hays State University all of this is about how In addition to the ac- Labor day is fast ap- say it was Peter McGuire and you’re touring quite doesn’t use graduate assis- Fort Hays has skewed tivities and the laundry, I proaching – Monday, to who first suggested the a few different colleges. tants to teach. My brother seniors’ views of the uni- have found the food tastes be exact. day, and others say it was The question that was had a graduate teaching versity. better than they led it on Or should I say, Matthew McGuire, a ma- always on my mind was, assistant in his Fundamen- Many times, students to be. They told me, “It’s there’s no school Monday chinist. My money is on “What makes this col- tals of Oral Communica- have found the things cafeteria food. It’s just a because it’s Labor Day. McGuire. lege different from the tion class last year, and I their tour guides told them cafeteria. It’s all right.” That’s right – no school. Unfortunately, I can’t other colleges I’ve toured have one this semester. didn’t nearly depict how I have been in love Hallelujah. get after you for not so far? Why should I go It’s not that I don’t truly great it is here. with the fact that I can Well, what is Labor celebrating the holiday here?” like GTAs, but if they are “They told us there get peanut butter on my Day? A day off of work? correctly or not honoring The people in the yel- going to tell us they don’t were a lot of activities, turkey-lettuce-spinach A day of no classes? Yes what it’s about. low polos who led me use them to teach, then but I did not realize how wrap. to both, but how many I don’t necessarily Americans know why? know how to “honor” Probably not many. Labor Day other than by Labor Day is a differ- being aware of its history. Romney’s VP choice not helpful ent holiday from most. It Labor Day isn’t just an- Austin Koeller Rep. Ryan, he is the mas- ernment class tell us that How in the world does doesn’t honor the coun- other day you don’t have The University Leader termind behind the famed the majority of voters are Romney plan to get votes? try and it doesn’t honor to wake up at 7 a.m. La- “Path to Prosperity.” This seniors. Why then would A Sarah Palin endorse- our troops. It isn’t even bor Day was established plan is famous for cut- these majority voters vote ment? religious. No, Labor Day for a reason, so keep that ting Medicare and Social for a ticket that wants While Ryan’s budget honors you, the workers in mind. Security. to end programs that are plan hurts Romney, Ryan of America. Labor Day is a great Before his announce- needed for their well- does help Romney in There’s a reason you holiday to spend time ment of Ryan as a nomi- being? some respects. don’t have to go to work with your family. Practi- nee, Romney had not had Under Ryan’s budget As I said before, Rom- or school – because Labor cally no one has to work much of a plan for cutting plan, it would be harder ney has been accused of Day is set aside for the besides those unlucky the budget despite his re- for students to attend col- “flip-flopping” on issues working men and women, people that work for re- peated promises to reduce lege. Ryan’s plan includes and not being a “true a sort of tribute to them, tail. And usually it’s nice the national debt and cut plans to reduce financial conservative.” He has also hence “labor.” So even outside around Labor Day spending. aid and Pell Grant eligi- faced criticism about his though most see it as a – except for this scorching The Republican party Now that Ryan has bility and allows interest Mormon faith. break from work or school summer. has done it again. been announced as the rates on Stafford loans to With Ryan, he gets or a sign of the end of Labor Day also sym- First, they manage vice presidential pick, double. someone adored by mem- summer, that’s actually bolizes the end of sum- to nominate a candidate Ryan is helping Romney By picking Ryan, bers of the Tea Party for what it is. mer, so get some water- whom everyone attacked and his budget plan has Romney loses the votes of leading the fight to create Labor Day has been melon and chow down in the primaries, stating essentially become Rom- seniors as well as young a balanced budget and cut celebrated as a national with your family. Play that he would never be ney’s budget plan. voters who would like to spending. holiday since 1894 in some water games and their nominee because One of the things be able to afford to attend Ryan is also a devoted America and Canada, but enjoy your day off. of his “flip-flopping” on which is included in college. Romney also Catholic which helps to it was actually “cel- And don’t forget to issues and accusations of Ryan’s plan is a provi- loses among middle-class eliminate doubts about ebrated” throughout labor hit up those Labor Day not being a “true conser- sion to cut Medicare by voters. the role faith will play in unions before it became a sales at the mall. Go see vative.” turning it into a private Middle class voters are Romney’s presidency. national holiday. The first all those people that don’t Now, Mitt Romney, voucher program. nearing retirement and/or While Ryan helps unofficial Labor Day was have Monday off. the party’s presumptive Under the “Romney/ have kids that are heading Romney in those ways, it on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882. But in all seriousness, nominee, has picked his Ryan budget plan,” Medi- off to college. Voting for is obvious that Ryan only It was in 1894 that the we don’t have to go to running mate in House care and Social Security a ticket that supports cuts hurts Romney. I sure hope first Monday of Septem- class for a day. Labor Rep. Paul Ryan, chair- in their current forms – in Social Security and that Romney can find a ber was selected as the Day is obviously supe- man of the House Budget programs vital to seniors Medicare and making it way to get more votes. official holiday. rior to several holidays, Committee. – in their current form are more difficult for students An endorsement from They even had parades like Groundhog Day. We For those of you who eliminated. to attend college is not in Sarah Palin wouldn’t hurt back then. Parades and don’t get out of school of may not be familiar with The basics of any gov- their best interests. his campaign. celebrations were actually Groundhog Day.
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Page 4A • The University Leader s Thursday, August 30, 2012 Childish Gambino moves closer to mainstream rap a alker song really takes off when the mixtape. Guest verses The University Leader Gambino dives into the like R A’s on “American song with no introduction. Royalty,” un ’s brood- As Gambino raps over a ing verse on “R.I.P” and Review loud, booming bass beat, he rown’s plus Ab-Soul’s doesn’t sound out of place verses are essential to their at all. tracks, but most of the Donald Glover is a busy If the beat on “ lack features actually kill the co- man. When he isn’t acting in Faces” is considered loud, hesive fl ow of the mixtape. the popular T show “Com- the beat on “Unnecessary” Gambino had one feature munity” or writing jokes could be classifi ed as thun- overall on his past two for his stand-up, he also dering, boisterous, raucous, albums, so it doesn’t make raps under the moniker of powerful or just a combina- any sense for him to have so “Childish Gambino.” Gam- tion of all of these. While many on this mixtape when bino may not be a household the beat is deafening, it isn’t he has enough talent to name like Lil’ Wayne or the highlight of this song. make a gem on his own. Drake, but he possesses im- After two excellent verses I always thought that mense talent that has gained from Gambino and School- Gambino was hilarious to him a cult-like following in boy , Ab-Soul comes into listen to, as his punchlines recent years. eing released the song in the last minute. constantly made me giggle. on July 4, Gambino’s new With his entrance, the entire After a while though, I mixtape “Royalty” comes beat changes to a haunting, began to think that Gambino off as a shock to the system almost spine-chilling beat relied on those punchlines it sounds like nothing that that accompanies Ab-Soul’s too much in his rapping. Gambino has ever put out. verse very well. Ab Soul’s Outside of a few explicit Molly Walter/Leader Gambino is not your verse is top-notch, and “Un- lines that I can’t discuss here traditional rapper, a fact that necessary” becomes a stand- on tracks such as “Toxic” mural now adorns the wall of Napoli s talian Restaurant. he mural painted by senior shows on previous releases out track after one listen. and “R.I.P,” Gambino stays att iller and graduate student ichael Knuston is intended to transport viewers to such as the near-perfect The absolute best track far away from the punch- uscany while they dine. “Culdesac” and his wonder- of “Royalty, though, hap- lines, and it helps to solidify ful debut album, “Camp.” pens to be a track involving his move towards becoming He opts to use real instru- ritney Spears. And no, a serious rapper that hap- mentation such as orchestras I’m not joking. The song pens to make jokes not the and pianos to make most of titled “Toxic” features guest other way around. his songs, rather than over- Danny rown and Gambino, On “Royalty,” Gambino Art students’ mural brings used computerized beats. but it also uses a sample of still distinguishes himself as Gambino also elects to the ritney Spears song of a personal, autobiographi- be extremely personal in the same name. The sample cal and uni ue rapper. He his lyrics, discussing topics ends up being one of the talks about his alcoholism such as his alcoholism and most innovative ways I’ve in “Shoulda Known” and he taste of Italy to Napoli’s depression while using witty ever heard a sample, espe- even mentions his cousin and brilliantly hilarious cially when the song hits its getting HI in “Wonderful.” punchlines to add fl avor to chorus. Gambino isn’t afraid to take lly alter Miller and Knutson into the program identity. his songs. Many of Gam- rown is known for a chance, be a little differ- The University Leader developed sketches and Students are able to move bino’s mainstays aren’t as having a crazy but distinc- ent and spill his guts, unlike created numerous mock- out into the neighboring present in “Royalty,” which tive style of rapping, and most rappers. ups and brought them to businesses. We hope to is what makes this release so “Toxic” demonstrates that. “Royalty” ends up being the manager of Napolis find more opportunities fresh and interesting. His lines in his verse make a must-have mixtape at The space in the with the intent that he like this where murals I’ve always wanted hardly any sense at all, the end of the day. It has foyer of Napoli’s Italian would choose one. The or site-specific paintings Gambino to make an album yet they fl ow so well with its ups and downs, but it Restaurant, a fairly new final mockup was a could possibly arise,” with harder-hitting, darker the spliced Spears sample shows Gambino striving to restaurant in Hays, once compilation of previous assistan professor of beats, and he does just behind his voice. Gambino make a name for himself in served as a waiting mockups from the two painting, Joel Dugan that on “Royalty.” “ lack drops the second verse and a crowded rap scene, and room that lacked the into a scenic landscape. said. “There are lots of Faces” and “Unnecessary” while it really doesn’t make it succeeds in that aspect. atmosphere of an Italian oth Miller and Knut- exterior walls that could display his newfound abil- sense like rown’s verse, it “Royalty” may not be restaurant, since Napoli’s son had a positive experi- brighten the exterior ity of rapping over these still shows Gambino having Gambino’s best work. Nev- was previously a Mexi- ence. They were able space with a little bit of types of beats with relative a blast on the track. ertheless, it is the work that can restaurant. Napoli’s to satisfy a client and color on them on and ease. “ lack Faces” starts “Royalty” does have a Gambino needed to release wanted to incorporate maintain their creative off campus.” with a great opening verse huge fl aw, and that fl aw is to move on to the next level Fort Hays State Univer- integrity in their work. The art department from Nipsey Hussle. The the amount of features on and mature as an artist. sity and its students to “I have a tendency to hopes to develop several make a piece of work get locked in my own more partnerships with that fit with the feeling little space. It gives you businesses in Hays. of Italy. a learning experience to Dugan said. So senior att ill r, go out and interact with “It’s a great opportu- and graduate student the public. It’s just an- nity. If we can get people i a l nu ton were other way of presenting, out of the ivy-covered commissioned to paint a another venue for your walls of the university mural in the entrance of work,” Miller said. and out into the com- CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENTthe restaurant. ADVERTISINGThe project taught munity, it can only help. CONTACT INFORMATION NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE“They wanted a mural Miller and KnutsonBILLING a INFORMATIONThat’s as much a part that expressed the es- little bit about working of getting ready to be a Rural Telephone/Nex-Tech Hays Daily News sence [email protected] Italy and was for clientele Ruraland how Telephone/Nex-Tech to professional and have a based on the culinary make a budget for such a career in a field as other Andrea••••••••••• Keesee 3Col X 3.5 delights785.628.1081 that they serve big project. 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10 2 • e Thursday, August 30, 2012 ad r hsu du Tigers dominate Swedes 7-1 l n ller Kuhlengel, who scored fi nd an unmarked Benitez in The University Leader on only her second shot of the middle of the box. After the match, couldn’t muster enitez shot across goal, The Fort Hays State Uni- another effort all game, Glynn redirected her effort versity women’s soccer team as was the case with the into the net for an easy goal. continued its run of dominant entire ethany attack, who Fort Hays’ second half performances with a crush- wouldn’t have another shot keeper i ol arnaba had ing 7-1 victory over ethany on goal for the rest of the day. little work to do with the College on Friday, Aug. Fort Hays responded with absence of much attacking 24, at the Fort Hays Soccer a 38th minute goal from threat from ethany. Stadium. sophomore ar ar t i r Sophomore ami The match is the second of Freshman ordan t r ab a and freshman C an three exhibition games Fort released fellow freshman dl r it mann again led Hays will play before open- mb r Alb rt on into space the strong, if not sometimes ing their regular season away and a one-on-one with the nervous, Fort Hays defense. to UC Colorado Springs on keeper. They were supported by Friday, Aug. 31. After Albertson’s effort freshmen ani arri a Despite playing against was blocked, Hester recov- bri ll a atura allor a strong, downfi eld wind ered and played the ball i d ri and sophomore for the fi rst half, Fort Hays back in front of goal to an aura ni r opened up a 4-1 lead. Sopho- oncoming Meier who got a Fort Hays fi nished the more ordan a began foot on the ball just before scoring with a 67th minute the route with a goal in the the ethany keeper could get goal, again from Randall fi fth minute of play. Senior to it, sending Meier fl ying and again assisted by Meier. ad um r carried the into the air and the ball into Meier’s shot on goal was ball past the ethany defense the net. defl ected away and landed to the touchline and played it Fort Hays had one more perfectly for Randall to slam back to Shaw who, after her goal to add before the half- it home. fi rst effort, was parried away time whistle. Senior i ol Despite such a convinc- by ethany keeper Jasmine andall netted in the 44th ing scoreline, Fort Hays aker, poked the ball into the minute of play from a well- head coach Craig Shaw was back of the unguarded net. worked Fort Hays posses- displeased with the team’s Senior Cind nit and sion. performance. junior oann l nn worked Again, Albertson found Indeed, the scoreboard the ball back and forth well space on the left wing and didn’t tell the full story of through the middle and right sent the ball into Meier, who the game. The Tigers, who parts of the fi eld and caused laid the ball back to Randall donned blue surgical masks trouble for the ethany at the top of the box. Randall over their faces, seemed un- defense all night. smashed a shot toward the sure of themselves for much The partnership drew a goal, which after taking a of the evening their play goal in the 13th minute when defl ection, left the Bethany was often mistimed and the enitez, after receiving the keeper with little to do but players had trouble making ball at the top of the 18-yard watch it sail into her net. simple passes and keeping box from freshman and fel- Fort Hays went into the coverage. low center midfi elder Al i halftime break with a 4-1 “We played awful,” Aiman, played a uick one- lead. Shaw said. “Sometimes you two with Shaw on the right Though Fort Hays had the play down to your opposi- side. enitez sent a low cross advantage of the wind at their tion.” There were still some into the box to the unmarked backs for the second half, positives to be taken from the Jolie Green/Leader Glynn who narrowly beat the the Tigers were only able to day, however. A masked Cindy Benitez, steers the ball on the fi eld against Bethany. The Tigers start the ethany keeper to the ball capitalize three more times. “We got what we wanted, regular season in Colorado Springs this Friday, Aug. 31, at 8 p.m. and struck it home to make Midfi elder senior we got ourselves acclima- the advantage 2-0. t an r received tized. That’s why we were played down to the other “I’m not too worried. Our fi ghting amongst each other The only bright spot of the ball 35 yards out from the wearing the masks. We’ve team’s level. In this game, we practice sessions have been and got really upset, but these the night for ethany, and ethany goal and decided been wearing them all week messed up on fundamentals, great and it was probably girls did a really good job of what would be Fort Hays’ to try her luck. She lofted in practice because it helps but that’s what we’ve got to very diffi cult to play with the making sure they stayed posi- only sign of weakness on the a hard shot over ethany’s you acclimatize down here so work on in practice tomor- masks on, to hear each other tive and stayed calm despite stat sheet, came in the 24th new keeper Jessica Shepherd when you get up there, you’re row,” enitez said. and communicate.” how frustrating it was,” said minute when ethany junior and widened the advantage not struggling to breathe.” The Tigers will have to The team’s character, Shaw. Tessa Kuhlengel received to 5-1. enitez echoed her rebound uickly, playing a despite its less than perfect Fort Hays will play its the ball at the top of the Fort Joanne Glynn got her coach’s sentiment about the formidable Kansas Wesleyan play, shined through on this fi nal exhibition match Sun- Hays box, turned and with second of the game, again Tigers’ play. side on Sunday. Coach Shaw occasion. day, Aug. 26, against Kansas the wind at her back, fi red a assisted by enitez and “I know we could have commented on the direc- “We reacted well. Any Wesleyan before opening its shot past Fort Hays’ keeper Aiman, in the 59th minute. played better. That’s not tion this game points for the other team playing as bad as offi cial season Aug. 31, in freshman a a l aad. Aiman swung in a corner to how we usually play we Tigers. we did would have started Colorado Springs, CO. Men wrap up exhibition Five Crazy NFL l n ller Predictions The University Leader Tayl r uns rd up with the elite uar- The University Leader terbacks in the league. A The Fort Hays State Commentary weak running game will University men’s soccer put too much pressure on team finished their run of Ryan, leaving room for exhibition matches with With the 2012 NFL sea- the Panthers to surpass the a disappointing 4-0 loss son less than a week away, Falcons within the division. at Hastings College in fans and analysts have been Cam Newton will lead their Hastings, Neb, on Friday, gearing up for a new year of prolifi c offense to a playoff Aug. 24. football. Everybody seems birth and the team is a few After opening the sea- to have their picks and defensive players away son with a scoreless draw predictions for the upcom- from being legitimate Super at home to the University ing season, but many forget owl contenders. of Central Arkansas and that the National Football 2. Neither the Denver beating arton CC, also League often is the most roncos nor the New York at home, by a score of unpredictable sport in the Giants will win their divi- 2-0, the Tigers finish the world. sion. oth of these teams preseason with a 1-1-1 Every year, a team are suffering from overhype record. everyone dismissed comes being led by two mem- While some might out of nowhere to win that bers of the great Manning consider the loss devas- division, and every year a football family I have to tating, Fort Hays head team that was predicted to wonder if Cooper ever feels coach rett Parker was be great fi zzles into obscu- bad about himself . still very positive about rity. This year will be no The Giants, led by Eli the outcome. Sarah erling/ Leader different, and the following Manning, came on at the “It was a little bit of a Junior Emmanuel Brown chases down the ball. The Tigers went 1-1-1 in exhibition match- list features fi ve ridiculous right time last year and deceptive result. We were es. The regular season begins tomorrow against Colorado Christian University at 6 p.m. predictions that will come managed to march their way in the game for most of it true this season. to a Super owl champion- but we gave up a goal late organized we only gave “ ani l ralta is ally worrying about the 1. The Carolina Panthers ship. Unfortunately, the in the first half and three up the last goal in the our other captain and he preseason polls, those are will win the NFC South. team did not make any of the four goals were off run of play,” Parker said. leads our attack up front, pretty irrelevant when The Panthers are primed positive steps during the set plays, which was dis- “When you’re integrating but we have leaders all it’s a new conference, for a major uprising in a off-season, and will be appointing,” Parker said. a bunch of new players, over the field. ar d ai so we want to get into division that will be much surpassed by the Eagles and “Against a really good it takes a little time. “ l and atri r n the top four, get into the weaker than expected. The nearly caught by RGIII’s team like Hastings, you Fort Hays has the nan are both seniors and conference tournament defending champion Saints Redskins. have to be disciplined. added bonus of returning they’re good leaders for and keep processing from are dealing with far too The roncos will be You have to be able to almost all of its starters us as well,” Parker said. there.” many off-season issues to a better team than last defend against set pieces. from last year. In addition, Fort Hays Fort Hays will begin repeat their 13-3 record year, but they suffer from It was an eye opener for “A lot of our leaders will rely on All-American its regular season on from last year, and the loss a tough schedule. Six of some of our guys and it are young two of the sophomore i o Cabral Friday, Aug. 31, at 6 of head coach Sean Payton their fi rst eight games are can allow us to refocus.” biggest ones are Carlo and South Central Re- p.m. against the Cougars will likely cost them two or against playoff teams from As is the case with inar and ann r gional first teamer, senior of Colorado Christian three games. last year, and most of the exhibition matches, this ro , both sophomores i ardo rino. University in Lakewood, Meanwhile, the Atlanta rest are against divisional game was used as an who played and started The strength of this Colo. Falcons will continue to teams which always prove opportunity for Parker almost every game for us Fort Hays s uad is re- The Tigers will be be a decent team but are to be competitive in the to test his team’s weak- last year. Carlos played flected in its preseason back in the Fort Hays overrated. While they have AFC West. The Chiefs will nesses as well as try out every minute,” Parker ranking, which placed the ickle-Schmidt Sports one of the better receiving also be back to the 2010 some new players and said. Tigers to finish first in Complex to take on Uni- duos in a predominately form, after suffering from formations. The team will also the conference. versity of Sioux Falls in passing league, Matt Ryan numerous injuries during “Defensively, even look to the older, return- Again, Parker notes, the firstFort Hays Soccer is not good enough to keep last year’s season. Peyton though we gave up four ing players to provide results can be deceiving. Classic on Friday, Sept. See Predictions 2B goals, we were still fairly experience and depth. “We’re not even re- 7, at 8:30 p.m. Turn UNllVIERSllTY I.EADER
Page 2B • The University Leader Sports Thursday, August 30, 2012 Cross country runs FHSU Sports Schedule with FHSU alumni Aug. 30 - Sept.5 Colin Miller with sophomore Cory Keehn couple of times this season.” The University Leader right behind at 8:43. Despite The women’s team saw Aug. 30 - Football @ Emporia ... 7 p.m. being forced away from the similar results in the Alumni The Fort Hays State more typical off-road running Run. Junior Gentry Linscott University Cross-Country course and onto a flat track, led the field, finishing the 3K Aug. 31 - Volleyball @ Goodwell, Okla ... 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. teams were in action again on Hendee thought the run was course in a time of 10:49, Saturday, Aug. 27, with their a good opportunity for the followed closely by FHSU annual Alumni Run. It proved team to grow. alumna Jackie Jamison. to be another rainy affair as “I think it was good to put Sophomore Alex Nelson and Aug. 31 - Women’s Soccer @ UC-Colorado Springs ... 8 p.m. the Tigers were forced to run people out of their comfort Junior Kylie Gaughan also at the Victoria High School zones a little bit. With that placed near the top, finishing track. race being a 3K, we haven’t with times of 10:58 and 11:07 Aug. 31 - Men’s Soccer @ Colorado Christian University ... 6 p.m. Coach McCullough had done very much speed train- respectively. Gaughan, the originally planned to hold the ing, so it was really good way team’s top performer last sea- event at the Sand Plum Na- to shock our systems and get son, was optimistic despite a ture Trail, a privately owned us used to the idea of hav- disappointing finish. Sept. 1 - Volleyball @ Goodwell, Okla ... 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. course designed specifically ing to adapt at a moment’s “I would have liked to for cross-country located notice.” do a little better, honestly, just west of Victoria, but the Joining Hendee and but there is always room for Sept. 1 - Men’s Soccer @ South Dakota School of Mines ... 4 p.m. morning’s downpour forced Keehn at the top of the improvement throughout him to reschedule at the last pack were senior Tanner the year.” As with the Open moment. Christensen at 9:03 and Range trials, support was “The course was actually sophomore Kyle Calvin at both crucial and in great sup- Sept. 2 - Women’s Soccer @ CSU-Pueblo ... 12 p.m. underwater in some parts, 9:06. With several new faces ply on Saturday. so we did get moved to the placing at the top, Hendee “People do a really good track,” said senior Alex seemed pleased with the job of supporting us out Sept. 2-3 - Men’s Golf @ Nebraska-Kearney Invitational Hendee. strength of the squad. there. They are lined up “It probably wouldn’t “You know you’re going everywhere cheering,” said have been very good to take to have a strong cross-coun- Gaughan. [the owner’s] graciousness in try team when every week Both teams will begin Sept. 2-3 - Women’s Golf @ Nebraska-Kearney Invitational letting us use it and then tear you can have a different line their seasons at the Trojan it up with our spikes.” up,” said Hendee. Invitational in Colby. The Ti- Hendee led the men’s “I fully anticipate Cory gers will run their only home Sept. 5 - Women’s Soccer vs. McPherson College ... 7 p.m. field, finishing the 3K in 8:42 and I going back and forth a race on Oct. 6, at 9:00 a.m. Predictions will lead this team on a in the division for the first this, the Patriots defense next year’s offseason. The reevaluate his team. Romo deep playoff run, but it will time in a long while. Look is still not good enough to poor Cowboys seem like gets traded to the Cardinals, not happen until the 2013 for Griffin to have a better stop any decent offense, and they should be a lock for and the Cowboys draft a Coaches season. rookie year than any of the the right coach will easily the Super Bowl every year. young player while throw- 3. RGIII will lead the other first-year quarterbacks, out-scheme the grim reaper They always have the most ing Kyle Orton under center needed Redskins to an 8-8 season, but Andrew Luck should not … I mean, Bill Belicheck. talent out of any team in the until the youngster is ready. The Universtiy Leader winning only one less game be too far behind. An even wilder prediction is league, yet they continue While some elements will than the Giants. This team 4. The Patriots will go both of their regular season to choke every year when be unpredictable, a few of More coaches still are has more hidden talent than 14-2 but will lose their first losses will come to NFC they need a victory the most. them always stay the same. needed for this fall’s Hays any other team in the league, round playoff game. Once West teams. As crazy as Cowboys fans are some of Anyone willing to argue that Recreation Commission and they will finally get to again, the schedule makers that sounds, that is not even the most passionate in the statement needs to take a slate of youth sports. show it with the addition have graced the Patriots with the wildest prediction that world, and they are sick of look at the Cardinals’ current According to HRC of a hugely talented quar- an easy route to the playoffs. will come true this season, the broken promises that quarterback system. At least personnel, more than 300 terback. Griffin, under the They play the easiest 16 because … occur every year. This is they can take condolence in youth signed up to play tutelage of “Sexy” Rexy games in football this season 5. The Dallas Cowboys the worst Cowboys team the fact they will have Romo soccer this fall in addition Grossman, will begin this and should have no trouble will finish last in the divi- in recent memory, and under center in less than a to 170 for flag football team’s turnaround and make locking up the number one sion, and Tony Romo will after finishing last this year, year. That might be all they and 120 for volleyball. the Redskins contenders seed in the AFC. Despite get traded to Arizona during Jerry Jones will be forced to have to look forward to. HRC Superintendent Roger Bixenman said Tuesday afternoon ap- proximately 50 head MLB postseason slowly inches closer and closer coaches are needed for the fall season. Taylor Deutscher Comeback Player of the Year American League with a re- Reds, with a winning percent- with a record of 40-90, a .308 To volunteer to help The University Leader award in 2011, expectations of cord of 77-53, a .592 winning age of .606. winning percentage. At least coach or to find out more Ellsbury were incredibly high. percentage. They have even The Atlanta Braves trail by Cubs fans expect to have a Commentary information about the Only seven games into the more experience playing in five games, but that really is losing record, I suppose. programs, email youth 2012 season, Ellsbury rein- the big, important games, and the only competition for the NL West – The top sports director Keith August is practically over jured himself and was out for I think they are ready to fight Nationals. The Philadelphia two teams of the NL West Smith at keith@hay- 80 games. Upon returning,Well, maybe he justto yourthe end banking once more.,. Phillies are behind by a shock- arguably are two of the most and the end of the MLB sea- At Commerce Bank, we're working behind the scenes to save you some srec.org or Bixenman at son is inching closer. 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Right now,account. they lt's aarewhole lottime easier he than accomplished apop quiz. the AL Central division, the much grief for the breaking season is 9.5 games behind in the race. cycle in his career. Two days NL Central is not much of a news of outfielder Melky already AL Central – There might before that, he hit three hom- competition. Rather than six Cabrera testing positive for over. With as well only be two teamsWe ask, listeners and in so'lve. the same game. With teams battling for a shot at the performance enhancing drugs. roughly 30 in this division this season. Beltre in the lineup, I believe postseason, only two, maybe Now without him, the team is Follow games left The Chicago White Sox lead anything is possible. three, teams are showing any struggling to stay on top of the in the regular season, these the division, with the Detroit For the time being, the signs of life. Dodgers. matchups are proving to be Tigers in a close second, only Rangers must watch out for The Reds are in the num- The Dodgers have been extremely important. behind by three games. The the Oakland A’s, who are 4.5 ber one slot with the St. Louis quite popular with all the us on Royals, Cleveland Indians games behind and currently Cardinals trailing by eight hype of the clubhouse’s recent American League and Minnesota Twins are 14, have a Wild Card spot. games. trade. They have acquired 17.5, and 19.5 games back Also in the running for a The Pittsburg Pirates are three big-name players from AL East – The New York respectively. Wild Card spot are the Los behind by nine games, but the Red Sox. Adrian Gonza- Twitter Yankees lead, but the Balti- Though I don’t care for Angeles Angels, behind only they continue to struggle to lez, Josh Beckett, and Carl more Orioles and Tampa Bay either team, I would rather four games. In the division, catch up. Their recent 19-in- Crawford have moved across Rays definitely have a chance see the Tigers ahead of the the Angels are behind by 9.5 ning victory against the Car- the country and have found & of picking up the pace and White Sox. I believe Detroit games. dinals shows that they aren’t themselves on the West Coast taking over, being only 3.5 can easily fight to get to the ready to back down. in Dodgers jerseys. and four games behind respec- top. If they can’t creep up National League Personally, I would like to I predict that Los Angeles tively. As for the Boston Red and clench the division, they see the Pirates make the post- will take over the division Like Sox and Toronto Blue Jays, may get their hands on a Wild NL East – It’s quite a season and battle it out in the with the new team the club- it’s time to close the curtain. Card spot as they are only two surprise to see the Washington National League. I think they house has put together. Adrian As a Red Sox fan, I am games back in that race. Nationals ahead of a division, can catch up and clench a spot Gonzalez has already proved completely horror-struck with AL West – For the last two but throughout the year, the in the Wild Card race, as they to be worthy, hitting a home us on how the season has turned years, the Texas Rangers have team has proved to be quite are only three games back. run in his debut game as a out. Losing to the Kansas won the American League worthy. Other teams in the division Dodger. It was his first at-bat, City Royals last Saturday in Championship Series, and for With phenom Bryce Harp- might as well wave the white no less. extra innings, with home-field the last two years, they have er added to the lineup, the flag, however. The Chicago With a little over a month Facebook advantage, no less, was down- failed to come out on top as Nationals have been on top of Cubs are 29.5 games back, left in the regular season, it’s right embarrassing. They are World Series Champions. things. They are currently the while the Houston Astros are hard to say who will continue 0-6 in extra innings at home. Once again, their team second best team in the MLB much further behind with 39 to play in September, but it Centerfielder Jacoby Ells- is hot and has the potential with a record of 78-51, a .605 games. will certainly be interesting to bury has fallen off the map to make it far. Right now, winning percentage. The only Right now, the Astros are wait and see how things play entirely. After winning the they are the best team in the team better is the Cincinnati the worst team in the MLB out. TuE UNMRSITY l.EADlER
Thursday, August 30, 2012 rts o t Page B • The University Leader
•Artist’s • • • • • • • • Q• and A Corner With Phillip Hartman
Interview and photo illustration by Taylor Deutscher
Q: What’s your classifi - A I don’t, but I’m going cation Have you been in any to have to. A Happy Gilmore or food joint noying song on the radio A Sophomore, I think. Fort Hays productions Billy Madison. A Subway, I guess. It’s A I don’t listen to the A Yes. What are you looking not really fast food, but I radio much. What’s your major forward to this year What is your favorite don’t eat fast food. A Theatre. What were they A During show week – building on campus Ok, well what’s your A I was in “Come Back, since I work construction A Probably Malloy. I How do you feel favorite song right now What would you like Little Sheba.” I was also in – I have to put on makeup, spend a lot of my time there about Disney Channel A That new one by Flo to do with that a murder mystery. Now I’m and I can’t get it all off all and I don’t have to walk up shows Rida. That whistle one. A I have no idea. going to be in the upcoming the time. I’m known as three fl ights of stairs to get A I watch them all the musical and a Lucas Dinner Princess through that whole to class. time. Q: Do you have a favor- What drew you to the Theatre. week. Princess and slumber ite artist or band theatre party jokes…I’m looking Have you ever What’s your favorite A Owl City. A I like attention. What has been your forward to that. thought about what would A “Phineas and Ferb.” favorite be the coolest way to die How many licks does Do you have any A Probably the murder Who is your favorite A: A high-speed pursuit Are you interested in it take to get to the center of favorite courses for theatre mystery because I had a actor chase when I’m 95, getting fantasy football at all a Tootsie Pop you’ve taken bigger part. A I have several. Adam chased by several police A: Not really. I like foot- A 437. A So far I’ve only taken Sandler. offi cers, and I ramp off a ball I just don’t care to do acting, but I’m in directing So you’re going to bridge. the fantasy football thing. What is the best board and screenwriting, and they be in the musical. Do you What’s the best thing game both seem pretty fun. sing he’s done What’s the best fast Q: What’s the most an- A Sorry remium Rush not Downtown Hays fi lls with art during seasonal event a premium choice Carlei h l ers Taylor uns ord done correctly, but “Pre- a flashback that took away The University Leader mium Rush” is not that any excitement. The University Leader BRICKYARD movie.INITERNET SYSTEMS DEVELOPER - LOCATlON TBDNone of the acting was • Do you llik@ developing web an.dmobile applications? 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S Saturday, Aug. 30th Every Wednesday Locash Cowboys Live! **RED DIRT DJ** Brought to you by Emprise $1 Well Happy Hour Bank and Nex-Tech Wireless 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. $4 BL/CL Pitchers Thursday, Sept. 6th 10 p.m. to close Open Mic Night & Happy Hour $1 Wells Every Sunday .PO'SJBNUPQN at The Brickyard Patio Karaoke on 4BUBNUPQNr4VOBNUPQN 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Brickyard Patio $2 Landshark $1 Well Happy Hour from The Continental & $3 Bombs 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Barber & Style Shop All night! $2 Landshark Fri & Sat, Sept 7th & 8th Wishes all the F.H.S.U. students back to & $3 Bombs Hays! ROCKSTAR KARAOKE All night! The Continental is here to offer all your on SINGERS’ STAGE haircut needs. Doors open 7 p.m. 4 Barbers to serve you! Coming Soon: Richard. Mandy. Dale. Jerry LOGAN MIZE 18+ to enter Call or Come in Today 21+ to drink in concert Sept. 20th 2422 Vine St. Hays, KS 67601 Find "Singers Hays" on Advance tickets at 785-625-8932 Facebook! Ticketstorm.com THIE UNIVERSITY LEADER Page 4B • The University Leader Leisure Thursday, August 30, 2012 Student Artwork Ask an FHSU student “Tuscan Mural” What is the name of the bronze by Matt Miller and Michael Knutson tiger outside the Union? “Bruce.” Grant Rahges, freshman “It has lots of nipples, so probably something motherly. Keith, after . my. dad.” • e • • e • e • • • • e e e e • • e • • • e • e e e e e e e e • e e • • e • • e I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Brittney Funk, senior “Wellington III.” Brandon Penny, senior - “Brahms the Brawny ALL YEARBronze Tiger.” _ ___ U( Cameronl Brandenburg, senior SIGNOR CALL UP DN 785.621.2445L.INE@ TJUNKIES FOR.COM/FHSU DETAILS 111111 11 111111111111 I 11:~.=-..... TECH Ll LINK I ES Encounter is the College Age & The Edge is a High-Energy Career Ministry of Worship Experience for the Celebration Community Church! Next Generation We want to invite YOU to a Sundays at 10:45am & 6:00pm FREE Home Cooked meal every in the “C” (Gym) at Sunday at C3 Celebration Community Church Join us for Encounter starting Wednesday, August 29th at 3 Celebration Community Church is located on the hill 7:15pm at C above I-70 at Exit 157. “Like” us on facebook or check us out on the web at celebratejesus.org. Email your artwork to be featured in the Artsy? Leader next week [email protected] For story, see page A4