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A love letter to The Bulletin

Margaret Mellott
May 2, 2022
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Opinion: Emporia State is not an ally to its students

Margaret Mellott
April 29, 2022
Tale of two opinions: Physical books are where it's at

Tale of two opinions: Physical books are where it’s at

Margaret Mellott
April 18, 2022
The last Associated Student Government presidental candidates to face an opponent were now alumni Megan McReynolds and Jacob Miller; this was five years ago. McReynolds and Miller won their 2017 election 597 votes to 226, according to a Bulletin article posted on April 13, 2017. 

ASG presidental candidates run unopposed

Margaret Mellott
April 5, 2022
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Catching COVID: The fear of it all

Margaret Mellott
March 7, 2022
The Kansas Board of Regents listen to various speakers at their February meeting on Feb. 16 in their Topeka offices. During this meeting, they approved the list of members for the Emporia State presidential search committee. The next step for the committee will be to build an ideal leadership profile for the next ESU president.

Regents name presidential search committee members

Margaret Mellott
February 24, 2022
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Organization hired to assess Kansas universities

Margaret Mellott
February 17, 2022
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Sports, science and nonsense

Margaret Mellott
February 11, 2022

Regents select presidential search committee chair

Margaret Mellott
January 19, 2022
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Letter from the editor: Dear Bella, here’s to one last go

Margaret Mellott
December 1, 2021
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Back at home, Hush named interim president

Margaret Mellott
November 17, 2021
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Three generations of Emporia State

Margaret Mellott
November 13, 2021
On Nov. 6 the Center for Student Veterans had its grand opening. Located in South Morse Hall, Room 434. This new center serves for student veterans to learn, study and connect with others. 

Vets work towards increasing campus resources

Margaret Mellott
November 11, 2021

A much needed break

Margaret Mellott
October 11, 2021
Dr. George Arasimowicz is currently the dean of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. He has been chosen to serve as the next Provost and Vice president for Academic Affairs at ESU.

New provost announced acting ESU President

Margaret Mellott
October 5, 2021

Former professor charged with rape

Margaret Mellott
September 13, 2021
Source: Basic Needs Coalition Website

Textbooks or food: A decision no student should have to make

Margaret Mellott
September 13, 2021
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Taking care and prioritizing yourself: A personal story

Margaret Mellott
September 6, 2021
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45 minutes to save a life

Margaret Mellott
September 2, 2021
Emporia State announced on Monday, Aug. 16 that masks will be required in all buildings on campus this Fall. This comes after the continued rise in Lyon County cases, and the increased danger caused by the Delta Variant.

Administration reinstates mask mandate

Margaret Mellott
August 17, 2021
Students help plant seeds at the new garden plot on Sunday, April 11. Located at United Grace Methodist Church in Emporia, the student-run plot is now operational.

From farm to table

Margaret Mellott
April 21, 2021
Newly elected Associated Student Government President Lucy Steyer speaks about her previous experience on ASG and what she plans to accomplish in her new position for Emporia State on Thursday,April 8. She has become familiar with how ASG runs, as well as other campus organizations have given Steyer a new perspective on how to emit change.

Newly elected ASG President, VP prepare for fall

Margaret Mellott
April 19, 2021

Associated Student Government elections now open

Margaret Mellott
March 17, 2021
An attempted sexual assault of a student at Schallenkamp Hall was reported early this morning, Feb. 27, by Emporia State authorities. The suspect is still at large according to Gwen Larson, director of media relations.

Suspect still at large in attempted sexual assault

Margaret Mellott
February 27, 2021

COVID-19 isn’t the only danger when getting the vaccine

Margaret Mellott
January 30, 2021

Provost search committee announced

Margaret Mellott
December 2, 2020
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Cluster identified at ESU involving 32 students

Margaret Mellott
November 6, 2020
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Emporia Community Action to host civil rights march tomorrow

Margaret Mellott
September 14, 2020
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After COVID outbreak, ESU suspends all athletic activities

Margaret Mellott
September 2, 2020
ESU announces campus-wide COVID-19 testing

ESU announces campus-wide COVID-19 testing

Margaret Mellott
August 3, 2020
During a Zoom call to discuss the protests going on around the country and the Black Lives Matter movement, Aswad Allen, chief diverstiy officer, leads the campus conversation on Friday, June 5.

Town hall addresses diversity, police brutality

Margaret Mellott
June 6, 2020
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ESU to host a Zoom Call to discuss systemic prejudice and examine bias

Margaret Mellott
June 2, 2020
President Allison Garrett talks about the university's plan to reopen this fall during a virtual town hall on Monday, May 4. Questions can still be asked of university officials on the ESU website.

Virtual town hall addresses campus return, safety concerns

Margaret Mellott
May 5, 2020
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Administration to hold Town Hall Monday to discuss in-person class return, COVID-19

Margaret Mellott
May 3, 2020
Source: Center for Disease Control

C-19 COVERAGE: Lyon County under stay-at-home order, more confirmed cases

Margaret Mellott
March 26, 2020
Source: Center for Disease Control

C-19 COVERAGE: Lyon County not under stay-at-home order

Margaret Mellott
March 23, 2020
Source: Center for Disease Control

C-19 COVERAGE: Council Grove confirms first two cases

Margaret Mellott
March 20, 2020
Source: Center for Disease Control

C-19 COVERAGE: Campus to remain online, dorms close for the semester

Margaret Mellott
March 17, 2020
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C-19 COVERAGE: Bulletin suspends print edition, continues online coverage

Margaret Mellott
March 17, 2020
Source: Center for Disease Control

C-19 COVERAGE: Campus cancels classes, prepares to move online

Margaret Mellott
March 12, 2020
Brayden Soper, sophomore political science major, listens intently to his running mate, Amaya Oshel, junior sociology major, on Feb. 25. Soper and Oshel are the only candidates running for Associated Student Government.   

ASG candidates prepare for upcoming election

Margaret Mellott
February 27, 2020

These desks are fatphobic, ESU: Do better

Margaret Mellott
February 21, 2020

ASG passes six bills, resolutions

Margaret Mellott
February 19, 2020
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Letter from the Editor

Margaret Mellott
January 31, 2020
During guest remarks, Nikole Huntley, freshman elementary education major, asks Anna Dragoo, administrative specialist, a question following Dragoo’s presentation on Jan. 23 in the senate chambers. Dragoo visited to discuss the travel of recognized student organizations and her role in planning and helping RSOs with their travel. Margaret Mellott | The Bulletin

Free menstrual products announced at first ASG meeting

Margaret Mellott
January 30, 2020

Most ESU employees receive raise

Margaret Mellott
January 30, 2020
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President Garrett announces new committee to assess budget shortfalls

Margaret Mellott
January 16, 2020
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Better food, happier students

Margaret Mellott
November 25, 2019
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Living together before marriage: Do!

Margaret Mellott
November 9, 2019
With flu season coming up, students can use the student wellness center as a resource to stay healthy. There are two flu shot clinics left, both from 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 in the Student Wellness Center.

First influenza case reported in Lyon County

Margaret Mellott
October 24, 2019

Campus loses its “solutioneer”

Margaret Mellott
October 22, 2019
The Resident Assistant’s office on the fourth floor of Trusler on Oct. 14. The unoccupied floor is where the “microbial growth” is, however the RA workroom is still used by the Towers Complex Council. The growth has been removed as of Oct. 16.

Mystery “microbes” massacred

Margaret Mellott
October 18, 2019
A "microbial growth" was found on the fourth floor of Trusler Hall on Oct. 11 by a Residential Life staffer. Hired by the college, Stover's Restoration came in the same day to assess the growth and begin treatment. They will be back in later this week to clean the entire floor. 

Fourth floor of Trusler being treated for a “microbial growth”

Margaret Mellott
October 14, 2019
Sen. Jerry Moran and U.S. Attorney General give their opening remarks during a law enforcement roundtable at Wichita State on Oct. 2. The press was not allowed to ask any questions of Barr following their opening remarks and before the roundtable began.

AG William Barr visits WSU, talks about crime rates

Margaret Mellott
October 3, 2019
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A push for action: Do something

Margaret Mellott
September 28, 2019
Diana Kuhlmann, vice president of administration and finance, explains the tuition rise to the senators, on Sep. 19, in the Senator Chamber. The administration and finance office made this decision last spring. 

ASG votes on president pro-temp, passes resolution for Mark Runge

Margaret Mellott
September 27, 2019
Gov. Laura Kelly speaks with middle and high school students during Constitution Day on Sept. 17. “I want to thank all of you students for being here today,” Kelly said. “You are the future of our country and our state.”

Kelly supports education for undocumented students

Margaret Mellott
September 26, 2019
Michelle Hammond, dean of university library and archives, cuts the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the HOHM sleep pods on Sept. 16. The HOHM sleep pods are free to the university and students receive two free hours of time a month when they use their student email.

Community reacts strongly to HOHM nap pods

Margaret Mellott
September 20, 2019
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YIELD, watch for bikers

Margaret Mellott
September 16, 2019
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Associated Student Government planning safety walk

Margaret Mellott
September 12, 2019
The Bulletin changes print publication schedule, increases Web presence

The Bulletin changes print publication schedule, increases Web presence

Margaret Mellott
September 7, 2019
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Schrader alleges reverse sex discrimination against ESU

Margaret Mellott
July 31, 2019

Associated Student Government to release new logo

Margaret Mellott
May 1, 2019
Margaret Mellott, managing editor of The Bulletin and sophomore social science education major, leads a meeting informing the staff that The Bulletin would not shutdown due to financial hardships. The Bulletin was within one hour of shutting down for remainder of the fiscal year when Jim Williams, vice president of student affairs, came to Bulletin leadership with assistance.

Bulletin finances covered through the end of fiscal year

Margaret Mellott
May 1, 2019

Tuition, fees report to be finished by May 6

Margaret Mellott
April 27, 2019

Faculty Senate 2nd vice president announced

Margaret Mellott
April 27, 2019

Letter from the future editor

Margaret Mellott
April 17, 2019

Faculty Senate passes three bills

Margaret Mellott
March 24, 2019
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English teachers teach history better

Margaret Mellott
March 22, 2019

Allocation hearings begin

Margaret Mellott
March 2, 2019
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Lessons from our past

Margaret Mellott
February 21, 2019
Brianna “Big Red” Schmitz has recently been ranked #1 in the nation. She broker the 1998 pentathlon record by 95 points. 

ESU track and field athlete ranked #1 in the nation

Margaret Mellott
February 15, 2019

Committee continues planning diversity panel

Margaret Mellott
February 11, 2019

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Margaret Mellott
February 8, 2019
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Faculty Senate discusses attendance bill

Margaret Mellott
February 8, 2019
Katie Born, G.I.V.E. leader and junior elementary education major talks about the groups goals during the first meeting of the Spring semester. While G.I.V.E. is geared towards international students, it is open to any students wanting to join.

G.I.V.E. holds first meeting of the Spring semester

Margaret Mellott
February 1, 2019
Dylan Schneider, ASG elections commissioner and sophomore elementary education major, speaks to a group of students interested in running for ASG president, vice president or senator on Monday in Skyline. Potential candidates must get students to sign a petition in favor or pay $30 in order to run for senator.

ASG holds informational meeting for upcoming election

Margaret Mellott
February 1, 2019

Debate attends exclusive tournament

Margaret Mellott
January 30, 2019
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Being vocal, compromising among the most important values

Margaret Mellott
January 27, 2019
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President Garrett to hold small group discussions with students

Margaret Mellott
January 25, 2019
Faith Schreiner, recent alumna, demonstrates how she can hold her phone using her bionic hand Sunday in the Memorial Union. Schreiner received her bionic hand, which cost about $43,000, Nov. 26 and was able to walk with it at graduation with it in December

Recent alumna receives bionic hand

Margaret Mellott
January 24, 2019
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ESU preparing for Kelly’s plans in office

Margaret Mellott
January 24, 2019
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President’s Council review consenting relationship deadline, meeting accessibility

Margaret Mellott
November 9, 2018
This year, Sarah McKernan, the president’s executive assistant, will participate in the various Veteran’s Day activities around Emporia. McKernan served in the Army Reserves from 1989-1997.

McKernan: Veteran, President’s assistant

Margaret Mellott
November 9, 2018

Fiscal Affairs denies Athletic Bands, The Bulletin requests for increases

Margaret Mellott
November 4, 2018
Source: Carmen Leeds 

Union to spend $198,000 to update audio, visual equipment

Margaret Mellott
November 2, 2018
Michael Webb, Associated Student Government president and senior business administration major, pies Zac Surritt, Washburn’s ASG president after Emporia State was announced as the winners of Can the Bods. ESU collected 50,891 cans while Washburn had 34,214 cans. 

ESU reclaims ‘Can the Bods’ title

Margaret Mellott
November 1, 2018
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Committee to review strategic plan

Margaret Mellott
October 30, 2018
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KBOR to visit campus Nov. 7

Margaret Mellott
October 28, 2018
Sitting next to his wife, Lorraine Kipp, Fred Kipp signs books for fellow Emporia State alumni. Fred Kipp’s book, “The Last Yankee Dodger,” came out in January.

Alumnus holds book signing outside Union bookstore

Margaret Mellott
October 25, 2018
Michael White, commander of VFW Post 1980, 932 Graphic Arts Rd., and junior political science major, talks with Gerald Kehres, trustee and former commander, about KC Relon, a regional student veteran conference.

SVA: a home, a family, a connection

Margaret Mellott
October 24, 2018

Life after a fire

Margaret Mellott
October 24, 2018
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Letter from the editor

Margaret Mellott
October 24, 2018
Posing for a photo, Fred Kipp, Emporia State alumni and author, stands in his Dodgers uniform in the 1950s. Kipp played Major League Baseball for 10 years.

ESU alumni, MLB baseball player to visit campus

Margaret Mellott
October 22, 2018
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What, are you triggered?

Margaret Mellott
October 21, 2018
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Debate team competes at home tournament

Margaret Mellott
October 21, 2018

ESU competes in can competition

Margaret Mellott
October 18, 2018
Brenda Koerner, academic affairs committee chair and associate professor of biological sciences, gives an update about AA to the Faculty Executive Committee. 

Gender diversity bill, consulting relationship reviewed in recent Faculty Executive Committee meeting

Margaret Mellott
October 3, 2018
Connor Burns, senior pitcher, stands surrounded by his family. The baseball team reimbursed Burns for a plane ticket home to visit his mother who has cancer.

Baseball team raises money, sends player home to Canada

Margaret Mellott
September 27, 2018
Kennedy Hoffman, junior forward, challenges a Lindenwood player for possession of the ball. The Hornets won 3-2, improving their season record to 6-1-1

Hornets improve their season record to one of the best in ESU history

Margaret Mellott
September 27, 2018
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