Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis has been a significant part of Chris Rahimian’s life since he was 11 years old, when his father, John, was diagnosed with the disease. Now, he is an ALS Association Mid-America Chapter Board Member. For more than 22 years, Rahimian has experienced a whirlwind of events across the country, advocating for those living with ALS and their families. An act of courage and generosity led Rahimian to shout “37,” for his late father’s wheelchair-accessible van. Then 16 years

The ALS Association Mid-America Chapter June 2018 Local Connections

Most nights of the week, K-State students flood into the Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex to work out, attend group fitness classes, or to participate in K-State’s intramural program. With a large variety of sports offered, thousands of students participate in intramurals each season. However,...

 By: ALLIE McBRIEN tbonesbaseball.com  The Kansas City T-Bones have a deep appreciation for those who serve in the United States military. That appreciation rose to a new level in 2015. The T-Bones and the United States Army’s Department of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) teamed up to honor local military with designated military appreciation s

It was Christmas Eve 1997 and I was laying on back in my grandparents living room, laughing (surprise, surprise right?). A few seconds later, my baby cousin accidentally dropped his bottle of milk. A few drops spilled into my mouth and on my Christmas dress. My parents immediately picked me up and rushed me to the emergency room, while my mom gave me a EpiPen shot in the backseat. That Christmas wasn’t particularly fun for me, but safe to say I got lucky. I’ve lived with severe food allergies a

Drew Ewing, a senior in Industrial Engineering, began his high school years strong in his relationship with God, but unstable with his friendships. Before he knew it, Drew started getting into certain situations with his friends that conflicted with his faith. During his junior year...

By: ALLISON McBRIEN tbonesbaseball.com  KANSAS CITY, Kan. - As a father, teammate and coach, Nate Tenbrink has approached every part of his life with one thing in mind: “I like to have fun. I just go out there and give it all my best.” A mentality that has benefited him in his career, as well as coaching. Growing up in the Kansas City area, Tenbrink started

By ALLISON McBRIEN tbonesbaseball.com  For 97 years, Providence Medical Center has successfully served Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties with its mission to provide a “comprehensive, quality healthcare in a convenient, compassionate and cost-effective manner.” The hospital and the Kansas City T-Bones’ partnership continues to reinforce Providence’s mission for fans.  In 1918, the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth were asked by Bishop Ward to establish a Catholic hospital in Kansas C

“You need to go on the show!” That’s how it started, with a few kids challenging their coach. Now, Lars Hanson, senior in marketing, is waiting to see if he will be featured as a contestant in the “American Ninja Warrior” TV show. “I watched the show for the first time during the summer and I thought it was really cool,” Hanson said. The competition has grown into a worldwide phenomenon since 1997 when Sasuke, the most difficult obstacle course on earth, was created in Tokyo, Japan. “American

It all started when someone told me, “K-State is basically Disney World.” At first, I wasn’t sure what he meant. I mean, he was comparing a location that ranked fifth on Forbes’ top tourist attractions with good ole’ K-State. Sure, out of 379 colleges the Princeton Review named our campus No. 7 for best quality of life and No. 6 for happiest students; but I still didn’t understand the comparison. Just a few months later, I embarked on a journey with the Disney College Program which helped me wi