This Day In History — Krakatoa Blows Its Top

August 26 1847 Liberia was proclaimed an independent republic. 1883 A massive volcanic eruption on the island of Krakatoa blew up most of the island…

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This Day In History — Founding of New Orleans

August 25 1718 New Orleans was founded by French settlers and named after the Duke of Orleans. 1825 Uruguay declared its independence from Brazil. 1875…

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Dedication of FHSU track and field complex set for Saturday

Courtesy of FHSU University Relations and Marketing HAYS, Kan. – The official dedication of the new track and field complex at Fort Hays State University…

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This Day In History — Mount Vesuvius Erupts

August 24 79 Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. 1572 70,000 French Protestants, or Huguenots, were killed in the St.…

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FHSU graduate student, a Fulbright semifinalist, headed for study in UK

Courtesy of FHSU University Relations and Marketing HAYS, Kan. – It’s a long way from looking for fossils in the gravel on an Alabama road…

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This Day In History — William Wallace Executed

August 23 1305 Scottish leader and national hero, William Wallace, was executed in London. 1914 Japan declared war on Germany in World War I. 1926…

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Tiger Volleyball Set to Host Black and Gold Scrimmage on August 23

Courtesy of FHSU Athletics HAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State volleyball team will hold its annual Black and Gold Scrimmage on Wednesday (Aug. 23)…

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FHSU Men’s Soccer Tops MIAA Preseason Poll

Courtesty of FHSU Athletics KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Fort Hays State men’s soccer team enters the 2017 season picked first in the MIAA Preseason…

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This Day In History — Teddy goes for a ride

August 22 1642 The English Civil War began between supporters of King Charles I (Royalists or Cavaliers) and those of Oliver Cromwell (Roundheads). 1775 King…

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Hays Symphony announces season focused on American, English masterworks

Courtesy of FHSU University Relations and Marketing By Cathy Drabkin HSO Publicity Coordinator HAYS, Kan. – The FHSU Hays Symphony Orchestra’s 2017-18 season will feature…

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