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Voice of the students since 1901

The Bulletin

From “Harry Potter” to “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,” what’s the deal with book bans? One librarian weighs in on their history. 

From “Harry Potter” to “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,” what’s the deal with book bans? One librarian weighs in on their history. 

Isabel Ayala October 6, 2025

Since July 2021, 22,810 instances of book bans across 45 states and 451 public school districts have been reported according to Pen America, a nonprofit that advocates for free expression. In 1982, the...

David Garlock visited Emporia State on Sept. 29 to give his presentation "Blood Brothers: Escaping Abuse Through Murder." The presentation detailed the role trauma and abuse played in Garlock and his brother's 1999 murder case while also bringing a new perspective to the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents Jose and Kitty seven years earlier.

‘You could be both’: One survivor’s advocacy for a system that heals

Maddie Carr October 5, 2025

Criminal justice reform advocate David Garlock, who returned to Emporia State for a second time on Sept. 29 to give his presentation "Blood Brothers: Escaping Abuse Through Murder," addressed criminology...

Need volunteer hours? Consider these local opportunities 

Need volunteer hours? Consider these local opportunities 

Isabel Ayala September 26, 2025

Whether it’s an RSO requirement, service hours for the Honors College, or something else, many Emporia State students are required to complete a certain amount of hours of community service work. Many...

​​Hornet Express to unveil new snacking option for students

​​Hornet Express to unveil new snacking option for students

Adriana Peralta September 25, 2025

Hornet Express will see a new addition to its dining services with the opening of Corky’s Corner, a bakery shop that will serve cookies and smoothies to students and patrons.  The shop, which will...

Student Spotlight: Arly Osorio

Student Spotlight: Arly Osorio

Allie Breneman September 25, 2025

Sophomore Arly Osorio is channeling her passion for music into DJing, blending genres and cultures to create a sound uniquely her own. Arly has been interested in DJing “for a fat minute,” as she...

Emporia State alumna and poet Linzi Garcia talked poetry and read her work at a night for the Visiting Writer's Series on Sept. 17.

‘Wit, heart, gut and zest’: ESU alum, poet returns for Visiting Writers Series

Allie Breneman September 22, 2025

The rain pattered softly outside as poet Linzi Garcia, an Emporia State alumna, returned to campus on Wednesday, Sept. 17, for a reading with the Visiting Writers Series presented by the ESU creative writing...

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Get ready for a ‘leveled up’ Family and Friends Day

Isabel Ayala September 18, 2025

Emporia State students are set to experience a “leveled up” Family and Friends Day this year as Hornet Football faces off against MIAA foe Pittsburg State on Saturday, Sept. 27.  Family and Friends...

South and Southeast Morse building located directly north of Plumb Hall.

Morse demolition draws near, but uncertainty looms over the site’s future

Maddie Carr September 13, 2025

As the Nursing + Student Wellness building draws closer to completion, so does the demolition of South and Southeast Morse. The building will be the last of the Morse Complex to be demolished since the...

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ASG conference to bring leadership skills, networking to RSO leaders

Maddie Carr September 12, 2025

Associated Student Government will offer leaders of recognized student organizations a new way to grow their leadership skills and connect with one another this semester through a leadership conference...

ASG approves new senators, recognizes student organizations in first meeting of 113th session

ASG approves new senators, recognizes student organizations in first meeting of 113th session

Isabel Ayala September 8, 2025

Emporia State Associated Student Government held its first meeting of the 113th session on Thursday, Sept. 4 in the senate chambers. The meeting was called to order by ASG Vice President Josh Manahan in...

A sign reads “Center for Student Involvement” by the door to the Student Life Office located on the first floor of the Memorial Union.

This campus involvement hub is operating under a new name starting this academic year

Maddie Carr August 29, 2025

The former Center for Student Involvement will operate under a new name this academic year following a merger with multiple offices to become a central hub for students. Now operating as Student Life,...

The entrance to the Roger D. and Carla B. Smith Intercultural Center on Aug. 26. The center, which opened in November 2024, has not opened its doors to students this academic year.

ESU quietly dissolves DEI division, no clear answer on Intercultural Center

Isabel Ayala and Maddie Carr August 28, 2025

Emporia State quietly dissolved its Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion over the summer in what the university says was to comply with state and federal regulations.  Higher education institutions...

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