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University Leader Archive. 834. https://scholars.fhsu.edu/university_leader/834 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Archives Online at FHSU Scholars Repository. It has been accepted for inclusion in University Leader Archive by an authorized administrator of FHSU Scholars Repository. tennis fall season ;ae 1B Homecoming and Women’s tennis Oktoberfest photos fi nishes fall season See page 4A See page 1B The offi cial student publication of Fort Hays State University Vol. 108 No. 8 leader.fhsu.edu Thursday, October 11, 2012 Rock the Vote comes to Hays Tyler Parks The crowd got involved tions and it is important that The University Leader when the big issues were everyone does,” said sopho- put on the screen and Rob- more Daisy Saavedra. Last night, the Uni- inson asked how they felt Robinson said those who versity Activities Board about certain ones. are unsure about which can- introduced MTV’s Rachel Robinson stressed the didate best represents their Robinson, who spoke on importance of fi nding a values can visit isidewith. behalf of MTV’s Rock the candidate that best refl ects com a nonpartisan website Vote campaign. the opinions of the potential that asks a set of questions Rock the Vote is a cam- voter. and gives the candidates a paign aimed toward young She challenged the audi- percentage based on how people that mixes popcul- ence: they may feel strongly closely they align with the ture with voting and has about a particular subject, voters values. been a part of the election but does that mean they feel “I thought it was really process since 1990, longer strong enough to take that informative because I really than most of the audience right or choice away from wasn’t aware of all the can- members have been alive. another person. didates stances on certain The message has re- She said even though in issues. It encouraged me to mained the same; however, 2008 when the number of become better informed,” it doesn’t matter who you young people voting more said sophomore Cristina vote for, as long as you than doubled, the number Nieto. vote. is not near what it needs to Students were able to Rock the Vote is a bipar- be. She urged everyone to register to vote and Rob- tisan, non-profi t initive and encourage their friends and inson commented on how Robinson stuck to that. She family to vote. lucky Kansans were to be showed what the candi- “The presentation urged able to register at such a late dates stand for, but didn’t me to talk to my parents date. Kansans can register advocate for one side or the about voting because they to vote until Tuesday, Oct. other. didn’t vote in the last elec- 16. Jolie Green/Leader Jolie Green/Leader The 44 million members that make up the Millennial generation (18 to 29 year-olds) is the most diverse age group in American voting history with 61 percent identifying as Caucasian, while 17 percent are Hispanic, 15 percent are Black and 4 percent are Asian. Students to “Swipe” hunger Students to host Sarah Werling ine where refugee camps tration is closed, but do not cut in SNAPS on Monday, The University Leader are in need of food. The hesitate to volunteer next Oct. 15, from 12 to 1:30 meals include soy, rice, year. p.m. in Stouffer Lounge Political Forum On Oct. 13, from 12 to 3 beans and a tablet with 21 “This event allows you in the Memorial Union. p.m., Forsyth Library will vitamins and minerals. to feed the starving in the Lunch will be provided to Tyler Parks event. be the headquarters for the A ten-person team can Horn of Africa from right the fi rst 20 people. The University Leader The evening will begin Fort Hays State University package up to 1,500 meals here in Hays, Kan. – a The World of Food with Democrat Dean Global Leadership Project’s in an hour. Many organiza- rare opportunity. Without Week is also next week On Monday, the Ameri- Haselhorst and Republican SWIPE Out Hunger. tions on campus have set volunteers, Numana would with Oct. 16 being World can Democracy Project and Ron Adams answering SWIPE is a statewide up a team or teams working have to pay staff to pack- Food Day. On World Food Student Government As- questions. Both are running packaging event that one or two hour shifts dur- age the meals. Donations Day, an unveiling of the sociation will partner with for the 3rd District county puts Kansas colleges and ing the afternoon. of time are valuable to campus food pantry on the Hays Area Chamber of commissioner position. universities head-to-head In September, Messiah Numana. World hunger is the fi rst fl oor of Forsyth Commerce and the Political After will be the 2nd to see who can package the Lutheran Church of Hays a crucial topic at this time Library at 11:45 a.m. will Science department to host District county commis- most food. hosted a Hunger Awareness in our world, with over 870 take place along with a a political forum for Hays sioner seat, with Democrat The event is sponsored Banquet and silent auction million starving, yet there Times Talk, “Recognizing area candidates running in Dennis J. Pfannenstiel by Numana, Inc., a non- to raise money for SWIPE. is enough food in our world Hunger and Addressing the the 2012 election. and Republican Barbara profi t organization based $3,004 was raised and to feed all of them. Need” at 12 p.m. The forum will take K. Wasinger getting their out of El Dorado, whose donations are still being “Higher education “Numana’s mission is to place from 6 to 8 p.m. in chance to answer questions. mission is to save the starv- taken. Global Leadership institutions are on the empower people to save the the Black and Gold Room Democrat Philip H. ing. Since its beginning in Project Coordinator Kelly forefront to doing some- starving that’s why I think of the Memorial Union. Martin and Republican 2008, Numana, Inc. has Nuckolls hopes to continue thing practical to end world especially with college It will include candidates Couture-Lovelady will then helped community mem- this event every year with hunger. With the Universi- students they really fell like running for the second and answer questions, both bers and students pack- the Hays and Fort Hays ties Fighting World Hunger they are making a differ- third district county com- are running for the 110th age more than 25 million campus communities, but International Food Summit ence because they are actu- missioner seats, the 110th District state representative meals. they need funds. located in Kansas this year, ally touching the food that and 111th Districts Kansas seat. Last year, Fort Hays was “We will be taking this is the time to show will go to save someone’s House of Representatives To follow the candidates able to pack 21,987 meals donations for next year at how passionate and caring life. Once they realize that seats and the 40th District for the 111th District state with 160 volunteers. This the event and selling event FHSU students are about and how simple it is they state Senate seat. representative are Demo- year they have upped their T-shirts with all proceeds ending world hunger,” really enjoy giving their Candidates will give an crat Eber E. Phelps and goal to 100,000 meals and going toward next year’s Nuckolls said. time,” Nuckolls said. opening statement followed Republican Sue E. Boldra. have a possible 400 vol- event. Any organization Other future Global A SWIPE event is de- by fi ve to seven questions Lastly Democrat Allen unteers signed up to help who would like to help Leadership Project events signed to be a fun, hands- students senators have sent Clark Schmidt and Repub- reach this goal. fundraise or contribute include Finding Common on way for students and in by prior to the event. lican Ralph Ostmeyer will The Horn of Africa, can email me at glp@fhsu. Grounds, which will dis- volunteers to make a direct Dr. Chapman Racka- answer questions, both are where these meals will be edu,” Nuckolls said. cuss the farm bill related to impact on the lives of those way, a political science running for the 40th Dis- sent, has an ongoing fam- This year’s event regis- the controversy behind the less fortunate. professor, will moderate the trict state Senate seat. Weekend Weather Inside Headlines Inside the Issue Friday Saturday Sunday School Spirit page 2A News page 1B Sports page 3A Opinions page 2B Sports Johnny Hill page 4A A&C page 3B A&C discusses lack of school spirit at page 4B Leisure Fort Hays Hi: 59 Hi: 78 Hi: 77 Lo: 53 Lo: 46 Lo: 44 Isolated T-Storms Partly Cloudy Sunny THlE UNIVERSITY LEADER Page 2A • The University Leader News Thursday, October 11, 2012 Campus to host Domestic Violence Summit Tyler Parks from Garden City will also and advocates.