October 26 1774 The First Continental Congress adjourned in Philadelphia. 1825 The Erie Canal, connecting Lake Erie to the Hudson River, opened. 1881 Wyatt Earp,…
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This Day In History — The Charge of the Light Brigade
October 25 1400 Geoffrey Chaucer died in London. 1415 The Battle of Agincourt between England and France during the Hundred Years War took place. 1760…
View More This Day In History — The Charge of the Light BrigadeTake a Trip to Pa’s Pumpkin Patch
BY MARISSA CASTANOS Pa’s Pumpkin Patch is the best place in town for fall aesthetic and entertainment. Located just 2.5 miles south of Hays, it…
View More Take a Trip to Pa’s Pumpkin PatchThis Day In History — “Concorde” planes land for last time
October 24 1648 The treaties for the Peace of Westphalia were signed, ending the Thirty Years War, ultimately destroying the Holy Roman Empire, and ushering…
View More This Day In History — “Concorde” planes land for last timeStudent Government Association: Allocations and New Senators
BY NATHAN JOHNS The Student Government Association held a meeting on Thursday, October 16. There were 22 senators in attendance of this meeting. The meeting…
View More Student Government Association: Allocations and New SenatorsThis Day In History — Women’s March Volume 1
October 23 1915 25,000 women marched in New York City, demanding the right to vote. 1946 The United Nations General Assembly convened in New York…
View More This Day In History — Women’s March Volume 1This Day In History — Blockade of Cuba
October 22 1797 Andre-Jacques Garnerin made the first parachute jump from a balloon. 1836 Sam Houston was inaugurated as the first president of the Republic…
View More This Day In History — Blockade of CubaThis Day In History — The Light Goes on for Edison
October 21 1797 The navy frigate U.S. Constitution, known as “Old Ironsides,” was launched in Boston Harbor. 1805 Admiral Horatio Nelson died in the Battle…
View More This Day In History — The Light Goes on for EdisonRHA Discusses Halloween Events and Fire Alarms in McMindes
BY MARISSA CASTANOS Thursday night, RHA executives and residence hall representatives met for another weekly meeting. In the spirit of Halloween, roll call consisted of…
View More RHA Discusses Halloween Events and Fire Alarms in McMindesThis Day In History — Louisiana Purchase Ratified
October 20 1803 The Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase. 1944 Gen. Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines, 30 months after he said “I shall return.”…
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