By RICHARD KERR
Hays Post

Hundreds of students from Fort Hays State University, NCK Tech and Hays Academy of Hair Design marched from the FHSU quad to the Bricks of Downtown Hays on Thursday.

Core2Campus is an initiative hosted by Downtown Hays Development Corp., alongside the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau, FHSU and Eagle Communications. The event aims to introduce students to the local businesses in Hays.

Participating businesses opened their doors to students, and a free meal was provided to the first 500 students.