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Promoting Good Roads: Basketball and Baseball on the Red Line Road in 1915, Revised
Full text linkThe first good road associations in Kansas with an interest in interstate travel were organized in 1910–1914. Construction of roads in rural Kansas was seen as a benefit to farmers and ranchers and to towns trying to attract visitors as automobiles and cross-country trips became more common. Initially, most of these efforts were implemented by counties and other local entities, with volunteers making substantial contributions. Most of these early routes were marked by colored bands painted on telegraph and telephone poles. Thus, they were sometimes known by names such as the Red Line Road or Golden Belt Road. These two roads ran from Kansas City to Denver but followed different routes across most of Kansas. To promote the Red Line Road, boosters in Glasco and Plainville organized sports teams to barnstorm across Kansas and eastern Colorado, painting bands on poles as they went. The teams scheduled games in towns along the route to earn money to pay their expenses. This monograph presents an overview of early road construction in Kansas and the efforts of the Glasco basketball team and Plainville baseball team in promoting the Red Line Road in 1915. This essay was originally published in 2020 and has undergone revisions and corrections for its release in 2025 as part of the five-volume anthology Peeking through the Knothole. The open-access, digital version of this essay is available through the “Download” button on this webpage. The print-on-demand version is available through the “Buy this Book” button for volume five of the anthology (Essays on Baseball from Various Viewpoints, 1856–1940).https://scholars.fhsu.edu/all_monographs/1021/thumbnail.jp
Topeka Enters the Minor Leagues, 1886–1887: Bud Fowler and Goldsby’s Golden Giants, Revised
Full text linkThe first minor league baseball teams in Kansas represented Topeka and Leavenworth as members of the Western League in 1886 and 1887. The 1886 Topeka Base Ball Club was an integrated team, featuring Bud Fowler at second base. Although Black ballplayers were generally excluded from playing on minor league or major league clubs prior to 1946, Fowler was a fan favorite in Topeka and the team’s leading hitter. The team finished fourth among the six teams. In 1887, the Topeka Base Ball Association hired Walton Goldsby to manage the club and improve on the previous record. Goldsby assembled a team on which all of the members except one had played or would play for major league clubs. The team became known as Goldsby’s Golden Giants. They easily won the Western League pennant and are arguably one of the best minor league teams of the nineteenth century. The stories of these two clubs are summarized. This essay was originally published in 2020 and has undergone revisions and corrections for its release in 2025 as part of the five-volume anthology Peeking through the Knothole. The open-access, digital version of this essay is available through the “Download” button on this webpage. The print-on-demand version is available through the “Buy this Book” button for volume five of the anthology (Essays on Baseball from Various Viewpoints, 1856–1940).https://scholars.fhsu.edu/all_monographs/1024/thumbnail.jp
Venturing into the Heartlands: Comparing Trauma-Informed Spaces in Urban and Rural Jurisdictions through Field Observations
Full text linkThis study explores trauma-informed practices within courtroom settings in a Midwestern state, comparing urban and rural judicial districts through in-depth field observations. Using a semi-structured observational approach, we examined courtroom dynamics, environmental factors, and community influences to assess how trauma-informed design principles are applied. Our findings reveal notable contrasts: rural courtrooms grappled with resource limitations and conservative cultural influences, while urban settings displayed a fast-paced, often impersonal atmosphere. Socio-political factors, such as community values and political symbolism, emerged as significant influences on courtroom practices, shaping the receptiveness and implementation of trauma-informed approaches. Guided by Braun and Clarke’s (2006) thematic analysis framework, we identified themes including resource constraints, courtroom decorum, community socio-political influences, and privacy considerations. The study highlights the need for adaptive trauma-informed policies and judicial training that account for socio-cultural differences, advocating for increased support to rural jurisdictions to enhance the implementation of trauma-informed judicial practices
Is Palestinian Sovereignty a Moral Imperative?
Full text linkWe are excited to invite you to our upcoming Times Talk titled Is Palestinian Sovereignty a Moral Imperative? featuring Dr. Peter Tramel, Associate Professor in the Department of History and Philosophy.
Event Details: Date: Tuesday, Feb. 4 Time: 12 - 1 PM Location: Trails Room, MU
This thought-provoking event will explore the philosophical questions surrounding Palestinian statehood, offering diverse perspectives on sovereignty and the responsibilities that come with it
Healthy Work Environments
Full text linkResearch has identified that healthy work environments in hospital settings improve job satisfaction, professional practice, staff retention and quality of patient care (Pereira et al., 2024). The purpose of this research is to compare a nursing unit’s work environment before and after implementation of American Association of Critical Care Nurses’ (AACN’), Healthy Work Environments (HWE) essential standards: Skilled Communication, True Collaboration, Effective Decision Making, Appropriate Staffing, Meaningful Recognition, Authentic Leadership (AACN Standards, n.d). A validated assessment survey for HWE will be administered in April 2025 (pre-survey). This survey will be analyzed and HWE Interventions will be implemented based on the results from pre-survey. Interventions will be implemented from April 2025-September 2025 and a post assessment survey will be conducted in October 2025. Anticipated results should show an improvement in nurses\u27 overall perception of their workplac
Do individuals with mental illness engage in more violence than others?
Full text linkThe stigma of mental illness that remains prevalent in our society has direct ties to the idea that mental illness and violence are interrelated. Regardless of data, the public perception of mental illness can and does include a preconceived notion of violent tendencies. Research has examined why these perceptions exist and whether they are valid. Research has evaluated various groups from both the general public and groups of individuals suffering from various levels of mental illness. Examinations in the public perception included location, age, economic status, sex, and race. Examinations in the mental health field evaluated different types of mental illness as well as various genders, ages, and races. The final results were conclusive and helped to explain the abovementioned concerns
The Economic Impact of FHSU on the Local Economy: FY 2024
Full text linkWe evaluate the economic impact Fort Hays State University has on the local economy during fiscal year 2024 by utilizing two estimation methods. These methods focus on the total spending from the institution, the faculty and staff, the students, and the visitors. The results of the analysis estimate the economic impact of the university ranges between 240,359,586
Online/Hybrid School Psychology Student Perceptions of Distance Program Modalities
Full text linkNASP (2021) provides recommendations for distance education (DE) in school psychology, however, this guidance lacks input from students with lived experiences. To address this gap, a survey was completed by 106 current and recently graduated online/hybrid graduate students in school psychology. Descriptive statistics, qualitative trends, and comparative analyses were utilized to examine responses. Findings illuminate student perceptions of preparedness and highlight the need for, and impact of, the flexibility and convenience afforded by DE
Positive Illusions and Their Mental Health Implications
Full text linkPositive illusions, defined as overly optimistic self-evaluations, exaggerated perceptions of control, and unrealistically favorable outlooks on the future have been the subject of a breadth of research due to their implications in mental health and resilience. Empirical evidence suggests that, in moderate amounts, positive illusions can help support resilience and persistence and are correlated with overall well-being. However, their benefits may become detrimental if they are absent or excessively pronounced. By synthesizing existing research, this presentation seeks to provide a nuanced understanding of positive illusions and to offer insights into how their existence may inform treatment in clinical settings
Celadon Feathers
No full textA majolica plate with a calming mandala-like pattern, created using a doily and my imagination. It was an experiment to see how perseverance and simple shapes could make a pattern that looked complex. The glazes that were used to form the pattern changed color in the kiln, meaning the plate\u27s final appearance was a surprise.https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad_art/1009/thumbnail.jp