SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Taking a look at some of FHSU’s 2021 graduates

BY CARMEN FANNING Graduation season is among us, and with that comes a mix of emotions – nostalgia, excitement, and confusion. When college life comes…

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Allegations of racism within FHSU’s Sigma Chi Zeta Tau chapter prompt student response

By CARMEN FANNING Fort Hays State University’s Sigma Chi Zeta Tau chapter is currently under investigation by FHSU for multiple allegations of racial attacks against…

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Examining attendance policies in the age of online learning

BY CARMEN FANNING Students all over the world are attending “Zoom University” due to COVID-19. And while FHSU students are taking classes all across the…

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The toxicity behind “I don’t see color”

Feature image from @soyouwanttotalkabout BY CARMEN FANNING In my 21 years of being a Black woman, the number of times I’ve been told “I don’t…

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As classes resume at FHSU, students and faculty alike are adjusting to returning to learning

BY CARMEN FANNING *image was taken pre-COVID-19* Coming back to campus after a long break always requires a lot of adjusting. Students often feel a…

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Forget about politics, why Black lives matter

Feature Image Courtesy of The New Yorker BY CARMEN FANNING I was 12 years old when 17-year-old Trayvon Martin died because he was wearing a…

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Local hero Linda Penner’s custom masks meet needs in a wide area

By Carmen FanningFort Hays State University HAYS, Kan. – Heroes all over are making an impact in light of the present COVID-19 pandemic. Linda Penner,…

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Finding the good in the world even during troubled times

BY CARMEN FANNING “Don’t worry about a thing, because every little thing is gonna be alright.”  The famous lyric by Bob Marley still rings true…

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From quarantine to isolation to social distancing; understanding the terminology surrounding COVID-19

BY CARMEN FANNING The CDC and United States government are urging citizens to do their part in flattening the curve of the coronavirus pandemic. Citizens…

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Coping with quarantine: How to stay busy when self-isolating

BY CARMEN FANNING Let’s be real: It feels as if life just took a complete 180. Within the past few weeks, plans have changed drastically,…

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