This Day In History — First game of basketball is played

December 21 1620 The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts. 1891 The first basketball game, invented at Springfield College in Massachusetts by James E. Naismith, was…

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The Long and Bitter History Between Israel and Lebanon

BY DANIEL SAENZ Just recently, Lebanon has banned the movie Justice League, as Gal Gadot, the woman who plays Wonder Woman, is an Israeli who…

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This Day In History — Louisiana Purchase is made

December 20 1790 Samuel Slater built the nation’s first cotton mill in Pawtucket, R.I. 1803 The United States purchased the Louisiana territory from France for…

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Tigers defeat Midland in Commanding Fashion, 73-46; Improve to 10-2

BY TRISTAN SASSE With a victory over the Midland University Warriors, the Fort Hays State University women’s basketball team improved to 10-2 on the season.…

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This Day In History — “A Christmas Carol” is published

December 19 1732 Benjamin Franklin began publishing Poor Richard’s Almanac. 1776 Thomas Paine published his first American Crisis essay, in which he wrote, “These are…

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Impressive Second Half leads Tigers Past Jets

BY TRISTAN SASSE On Monday, December 18, the Fort Hays State University men’s basketball team improved to 9-3 on the season after an impressive outing…

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This Day In History — 13th Amendment Abolishes Slavery

December 18 1737 Violin maker Antonio Stradivari died in Cremona, Italy. 1787 New Jersey became the third state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. 1865 Slavery…

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ICYMI: Chiefs Control their own Destiny with 30-13 win over Chargers

BY TRISTAN SASSE On Saturday night from Arrowhead Stadium, the Kansas City Chiefs hosted the Los Angeles Chargers in a game with major playoff implications.…

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This Day In History — Wright Brothers Take Flight

December 17 1777 France recognized American independence. 1903 Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first flight in a heavier-than-air plane at Kitty Hawk, N.C. 1944…

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Tigers Cruise by Kansas Wesleyan 83-49

BY TRISTAN SASSE On Saturday, December 16, the Fort Hays State University men’s basketball team put on a dominant display at home against the Kansas…

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