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CORRECTIONS Due to a Collegian error, quotes and experiences in the story “K-State faculty share summer protest arrest experiences, thoughts,” on page 6 of Monday’s Collegian were incorrectly attributed to Nathaniel Faflick. The quotes and experiences attributed to Faflick should instead be attributed to Garrett Wilkinson, senior in nutritional sciences and microbiology. If you see something that should be corrected or clarified, call editors-in-chief DeAundra Allen or Rafael Garcia at 785-370-6356 or email news@kstatecollegian. com.
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The K-State Alumni Association unveiled a stunning 14 feet by 7 feet stained glass mural paying tribute to four iconic buildings on campus on Sept. 2. The stained glass mural is the newest K-State artifact on display at the Alumni Center and is located on the first floor of the facility.
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Science key to climate change perception, lecturer says TAYLOR LUCK
THE COLLEGIAN
How public acceptance of climate change increases after viewing scientific information was the topic of the latest Neff Lecture given by Michael Ranney, professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, in Forum Hall Tuesday. Ranney’s research explores the public’s understanding of global climate change and ways to expand knowledge of this phenomenon to more people. “The whole world doesn’t want climate change to be true, but climate scientists are banding together saying this is true — this should tell people something,” Ranney said. “The good news, though, is that people are not in stasis. People and societies
can learn to accept new information with data.” Ranney and his colleagues have been able to prove that the acceptance of global climate change can increase, no matter the person, with the presence of data. This data comes in the form of 90-second videos, 400word summaries and diagrams showing how Miami could be underwater with just a one-degree rise in temperature. “If it takes 30 years for global warming to be widely accepted, global warming is more dangerous than I first feared,” Ranney said. “In 30 years, it should be very apparent global warming is real.” Aida Farough, assistant professor of geology, said as a scientist, she has no doubt climate change is real and is happening in real time. “I believe the skeptics of cli-
No public leads on spring campus noose incident OLIVIA ROGERS THE COLLEGIAN
On May 5, a noose was found hanging from a tree outside King Hall. The noose was widely seen as an offensive racist symbol, and it was immediately removed. Campus police opened an investigation about the incident and President Richard Myers made a statement about the “intolerable” premise of the act. Since then, little action has been taken to inform the student body or investigate further. A call to the campus police station yielded no public results about the investigation. Bryan Davis, senior in management information systems and former Black Student Union president, said the reaction from President Myers
accurately portrayed the seriousness of the situation. However, Davis said he would like to see the university “use resources for cultural competency” to teach students to be more responsible citizens.
mate change have not received proper education in science, or there is some benefit [for them], financially or otherwise, in denying climate change,” Farough said. Ranney’s website, HowGlobalWar mingWorks.org, explains the mechanisms of global warming with graphs, short videos and data in multiple languages to reach a large audience. “We give statistics to people to help them understand the situation,” Ranney said. “If your body goes up six degrees, it would be a problem, so if our earth’s temperature goes up six degrees, how is it any different?” Aaron Gallaway, sophomore in statistics and business administration, said Ranney helped him understand global warming more, and he said he also better understands how he can help produce change in the Earth’s climate. “We need to try to be more connected with politics,” Gallaway said. “Attempting contact with politicians like senators could help in spreading the information about global climate change and how important it is.” Members of the American public can help slow the prog-
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Michael Ranney, professor at University of California, Berkeley, on how climate change acceptance can be increased through education at the physics department’s Neff Lecture Series September 12, 2017. ress of global climate change by having fewer children, buying an environment-friendly car, expressing their concerns to representatives and voting for candi-
dates that promise to fight global warming. The physics department hosted Ranney’s lecture as part of the Neff Lecture Series, sup-
ported by an endowment from K-State alumnus James R. Neff in honor of his parents. The series features two speakers every year.
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“A Spot I Love Full Well”: Alumni Center unveils new mural RACHEL HOGAN THE COLLEGIAN
A true reflection of Kansas State now illuminates the Alumni Center as a new stained glass mural was unveiled on Sept. 2. It was designed by 2016 K-State graduate Marcus Gilbert, and it was constructed by Rayer’s Bearden Stained Glass. Funding for the project came from Gib and Brenda Compton, both K-State alumni and members on the campaign committee for the K-State Alumni Association’s Innovation & Inspiration campaign to raise $1.4 billion for the university. During the spring 2016 semester, the Comptons and the Alumni Association announced a contest for students, faculty and members of the community to submit potential designs. “That way, we hopefully could capture the traditions, the academic part of the uni-
versity,” Amy Button Renz, president and CEO of the Alumni Association, said. Those interested in entering had the summer to work on their entries before submitting them in the fall. “The main reason I wanted to submit to the competition was because I graduated from K-State,” Gilbert said. “When I had this opportunity, I found that … what better compliment to the university that gave me a degree than to leave behind my own footprint?” That summer, Gilbert spent many of his days touring the campus, looking for ideas to incorporate into his design, which he eventually titled “A Spot I Love Full Well.” “The inspiration was to celebrate not only an aspect of K-State, but to celebrate all of K-State in all different areas,” Gilbert said. The final product featured Hale Library, Anderson Hall and the Alumni
Center with a sunset over the Flint Hills in the background. “His design was so incredible,” Renz said. “Immediately, it was a unanimous decision. That was the one we wanted to utilize.” Those involved in the project loved the design so much that only “limited modifications” were made during the process of construction, Renz said. Among those few changes was a re-shaping of the design Gilbert drew. The original drawing was square, but the available space for the mural would better suit a rectangle. Rayer’s Bearden Stained Glass, based in Wichita, constructed the mural with Heather Gigax, a 2006 K-State graduate, at the lead. Gilbert said that working with other K-State graduates was a “wonderful experience.” “From beginning to end, it was a beautiful ex-
perience,” Gilbert said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people.” The final product is 14by-7 feet, weighs 700 pounds and is comprised of almost 5,000 pieces of hand-cut stained glass. Compton Construction Services, owned by Gib Compton, made the wooden framework for the piece and installed it in the Alumni Center, where it was kept under a curtain for weeks. It was unveiled at an event on Sept. 2. “It was just so fun to be at the event that day, the faces, the people’s reaction, it was exactly what we hoped for,” Renz said. “[The mural] really, to me, is just a beautiful piece of art that tells the K-State story.” To see more of Gilbert’s artwork, visit his website at marcusgilbertartist.com. The Alumni Association will also host an event at the Alumni Center on Oct. 12 to celebrate its 15th anniversary.
Photo courtesy of K-State Alumni Association Posing before the stained glass mural unveiled at the K-State Alumni Center on Sept. 2: (front row, left to right) Amy Button Renz, president and CEO of the K-State Alumni Association; Brenda Compton, alumna and donor for mural; (back row, left to right) Heather Gigax, production and art manager, Rayer’s Bearden Stained Glass; Randall Rayer, CEO, Rayer’s Bearden Stained Glass; Gib Compton, alumnus and donor for mural; Marcus Gilbert, alumnus and artist of the mural design; and Steve Rotramel, Compton Construction Services.
Applied family science program available to graduate students MADISON OBERMEYER more unity within the discipline THE COLLEGIAN
Kansas State’s School of Family Studies and Human Services announced on Sept. 5 that an applied family science graduate program is now available to students seeking master’s and doctoral degrees. According to the College of Human Ecology website, the program updates the previous family studies graduate curriculum to combine education, research and outreach. The graduate faculty began discussing potential curriculum changes in Jan. 2016 before they were approved in spring 2017. “Our discipline’s professional organization, the National Council on Family Relations, has recommended using the term ‘family science’ in place of ‘family studies’ to provide
nationally and internationally and to reflect the science that takes place in our field,” Melinda Markham, applied family science program director, said. “We took this as an opportunity to review our curriculum and make changes to better prepare our students for careers following graduation.” Students can pursue a master’s degree in family studies and human services with a specialization in applied family science or a Ph.D in human ecology with a specialization in applied family science. According to the college’s website, graduate students in the applied family studies program will be trained to develop, implement, evaluate and administer programs designed to enhance family and relationship health and well-being. Erin Yelland, assistant pro-
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Justin Hall, home to the College of Human Ecology, on Kansas State campus in Manhattan, Kan. fessor and extension specialist, said the student-centered curriculum propels students to excel in their personal and career goals. “Students who get into this program would be part of a very hands-on program for their graduate career,” Yelland said. “Our faculty is very passionate and involved in student success
and we look forward to mentoring students and making them successful.” The master of science degree consists of 36 credit hours, while the Ph.D in human ecology consists of 90 credit hours. The doctorate program will provide students with the skills to teach, conduct research and
practice in the field. Students who choose the thesis option will also develop research skills to investigate family phenomena. Sydney Brellenthin, junior in family and consumer sciences education, said the opportunity to study family sciences as a graduate student is not something she originally considered, but the opportunity to continue her education with the faculty would be a positive. “My favorite part of studying family sciences is all of the teachers,” Brellenthin said. “It’s a very tight-knit community, and there are so many opportunities to get involved.” Yelland said the additional experience that students garner from the program would allow students to move up within their future careers. “Often times people with the undergraduate degree end
up working in social services, but with this graduate degree, it prepares you to take on a managerial role or leadership role, which could elicit a pay increase,” Yelland said. To apply for the graduate program, students must complete an online application and submit materials including a personal statement, an academic writing sample, three letters of recommendation and official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions. Students applying for the doctoral program must submit official GRE scores. International students must submit official TOEFL scores. Graduate studies applications are due on Feb. 1 for priority admission, but applications will be accepted throughout the remainder of the year, though assistantship funding cannot be guaranteed.
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Week 2: Oklahoma stays at top spot in rankings NATHANIEL FUNK THE COLLEGIAN
1. UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA (2-0)
Baker Mayfield and the Sooners are for real. OU marched into Columbus, Ohio, and knocked the number two team in the country, Ohio State, off their pedestal in convincing fashion with a 31-16 win. This Saturday, the Sooners will host Tulane in their home stadium in Norman, Oklahoma, and look to continue their dominance. It would be hard to argue against Mayfield as a possible Heisman candidate after the performance he put on against Ohio State last Saturday.
2. OKLAHOMA STATE (2-0) After another convincing
win, Oklahoma State has leaped back into the top 10 in the country, sitting at number nine after their win at the University of Southern Alabama this past Friday. The Cowboys, led by Mason Rudolph, have looked impressive in each of their first two games, but have yet to face a high-powered opponent. This Saturday, they head to the University of Pittsburgh to face the Panthers in what should be a more challenging game.
3. KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (2-0)
The Wildcats look like they’re here to stay. K-State ran over Charlotte 55-7 this weekend in a game where senior safety Kendall Adams single-handedly outscored the opposing team, scoring on two defensive touchdowns. Quarterback Jesse Ertz continued to show control over his offense
while the defense looked strong as always. The Wildcats head to Nashville, Tennessee, this weekend to face Vanderbilt in what should be more of a test for Manhattan’s favorite team. K-State jumped up in the rankings again this week, moving to number 18. This team is proving they can compete in what looks to be a competitive Big 12 this year.
4. TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (2-0)
The Horned Frogs continue to impress early in the season. Their defense showed up in a major way last Saturday in their 28-7 win over the University of Arkansas. TCU jumped up in the national rankings to number 20 and moved up one spot in the Big 12 rankings. This weekend, they face off with Southern Methodist University and look
to keep impressing.
5. WEST VIRGINIA (1-1)
Will Grier and the Mountaineers rolled over East Carolina University 56-20 in front of their home crowd in Morgantown, West Virginia. Grier continues to impress, as he threw for five touchdown passes last Saturday in a bounce back win after their tough loss in week one. The Mountaineers will be a tough team to beat within the Big 12 all year. This Saturday, they face off with Delaware State and look to keep rolling.
6. IOWA STATE (1-1)
The Cyclones suffered a tough loss to their in-state rival, the University of Iowa, falling 41-44 in overtime after blowing a fourth-quarter lead. Even after a loss, Iowa State has proven to be a tough team.
This week they will head to Akron, Ohio, to play the Akron Zips in what should be a rebound game.
7. TEXAS TECH (1-0)
The Red Raiders had a week off, so they stayed put at number seven in the rankings. They face Arizona State in Lubbock, Texas, this weekend.
8. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS (1-1)
After a tough loss in week one, Texas rebounded last week with a statement win over San Diego State 56-0. This win gave the UT faithful some hope for the rest of the season and got the week one bad taste out of their mouth. UT looks to stay hot in what could be a huge win for them against number four University of Southern California on Saturday night. This is a game that will tell us a lot about Texas.
9. KANSAS (1-1)
It’s hard to imagine how KU could be ahead of anyone in the power rankings after their embarrassing loss to Central Michigan University last Saturday, but you’ll understand why after reading about the Baylor Bears. The Jayhawks look to rebound against the University of Ohio this weekend.
10. BAYLOR (0-2)
The Baylor Bears are in a world of hurt right now. They suffered another embarrassing loss this weekend to UT San Antonio 10-17. A program that had been a Big 12 contender for years is now just trying to figure out how to beat nonFBS teams. Baylor will head to North Carolina to face Duke this weekend and try to gain some sort of confidence for the remainder of the season.
What to watch in week three: Top 25 matchups BRETT ENGLE
THE COLLEGIAN
Week three of the 20172018 college football season will give us some big-time matchups with schools from the ACC, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC conferences.
NO. 23 TENNESSEE VS. NO. 24 FLORIDA
Tennessee pulled off a nail-biting win in week one, a 42-41 victory in two overtimes against Georgia Tech. The Volunteers were able to relax last week, as they won 42-7 over Indiana State. Against Georgia Tech, junior running back John Kelly
was nothing short of terrific. Kelly had 19 carries for 128 yards on the night, but more importantly crossed the goal line four times. To add to that, Kelly also caught five passes, leading the team. When sophomore wide receiver Marquez Callaway touches the ball, good things happen. He’s only caught five passes this year, but leads the team with 152 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Florida currently sits at 0-1 for the season, with a week one loss to the University of Michigan, 17-33. The Gators’ week two matchup against the University of Northern Colorado was postponed due to Hurricane Irma. Even though the team
scored 17 points, the offense was responsible for none of them. Against the Wolverines, Florida’s offense could only muster 192 yards. Freshman quarterback Feleipe Franks will make the start against Tennessee. The SEC matchup will kick off this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on CBS.
NO. 3 CLEMSON VS. NO. 14 LOUISVILLE
Clemson blew Kent State out of the water in its first game, but faced an early season test of strength last week against No. 13 Auburn. The Tigers outlasted Auburn, winning 14-6. Junior quarterback Kelly Bryant has done a stellar job of filling the gap that De-
shaun Watson left. Bryant has been very accurate this year, completing 35 of his 51 passing attempts this season. He also proved to be dangerous on his feet as well, as Bryant is the team’s leading rusher with 136 yards and three touchdowns. Louisville outlasted Purdue in week one, coming away with a 35-28 victory. In week two on the road against the University of North Carolina, the Cardinals showed their offensive firepower, winning 47-35. Junior quarterback Lamar Jackson, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, is making a case to win the award another consecutive year. Jackson has thrown for 771 yards in just two games. He has also thrown sev-
en touchdowns, but has yet to throw an interception. Jackson also leads the team in rushing with 239 yards and three scores. The Tigers and Cardinals will face off at 7 p.m. this Saturday and can be seen on ABC.
TEXAS VS. NO. 4 USC
Texas dropped a high-scoring affair in week one to the University of Maryland, 41-51, but followed that up with a shutout victory over San Jose State, 56-0. The Longhorns have had a nice start to the season from their wide receivers. The team currently has three receivers with over 100 yards, led by sophomore Collin Johnson with 175. Senior Armanti Foreman
leads the team with two touchdowns grabbed. After a week one win against Western Michigan University, USC proved itself in week two with a dominant 4224 victory over Stanford. Junior running back Ronald Jones II has been the star of the Trojan offense so far, as he rushed for a team high 275 yards and five touchdowns. Freshman runningback Stephan Carr has been reliable when Jones is off the field, as he has 188 yards on just 18 carries. Carr has also found the end zone twice. Texas and USC will kick off this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on FOX.
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K-State alumni talk love, wine and entrepreneurship with students JANAE MCKINNEY THE COLLEGIAN
Danielle and David Tegtmeier, founders of Liquid Art Winery and Estate, shared their adventures in business and life to a lecture hall of about 250 students on Monday. The Tegtmeiers first met at Kansas State as freshmen in a speech class. In that class, David shared his dream of owning his own vineyard. He would eventually take Danielle to visit his home where his family owned a vineyard. “I fell in love with the vineyard aspect of things,” Danielle said. Danielle changed her degree from education to marketing so she could one day market the wine David would produce. Danielle graduated from K-State in 2011 with a degree in business marketing, and David graduated from Fresno State University the
same year with degrees in enology and viticulture. The two married and moved to California. While in California, Danielle was a sales representative for a winery and completed a sales certification program. The Tegtmeiers moved around the country several times before the 157-acre property that would eventually become their winery on Wildcat Creek Road became available for purchase. The same week, the Tegtmeiers drove to Manhattan to check the soil and the property to see what it looked like. After soil samples were analyzed by K-State, the land proved to be ideal for starting a vineyard. The demographics of the surrounding area’s population were also ideal. They purchased the property, started construction and began planting the grapevines in 2014. “Lots of blood, sweat and tears went into building the vineyard,” David said.
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Danielle Tegtmeier bartends at the Liquid Art Winery tasting room in Manhattan, Kan., on July 2. Liquid Art Winery is a local vineyard with ten acres of land and their own winery on site. In 2015, they planted 7,000 vines over ten acres of land. Over 800 wood posts, 10 miles of drip irrigation, 2,800 metal posts and two miles of tall deer-prevention fences were installed in the first
year. “We knew we were going to be owner-operators and have four different aspects of our business: the vineyard, the winery, the tasting room and the event
center,” Danielle said. The event center opened in April 2016, and the tasting room opened later in July 2016. Opening the event center while the grapes aged to make wine provided the Tegtmeiers with a steadier flow of income, as opposed to solely relying on the vineyard. “Our first year we had 19 weddings and this year had 42 weddings,” Danielle said. Their event center is built for non-traditional weddings held outdoors in the vineyards, featuring scenic views of the Flint Hills. “Another huge thing that makes our winery different is not only the type of grapes we are able to grow, but we have everything on site,” Danielle said. “We do everything from processing the grapes to fermentation. We put a lot of love in each bottle of wine.” Keeping everything close isn’t the only thing separating
Liquid Art from the competition. The staff is also referred to as “family” by the Tegtmeiers, as the business is family-operated. “We really encourage people to come and enjoy the views we have,” Danielle said. “Come and enjoy a glass on site. Buy a bottle and share it with your friends. We want to be a spot for an experience in the Flint Hills.” Currently, Liquid Art wine is sold in the winery’s tasting room and at two local liquor stores. They have a new business venture called HiberVine where they plan to work with land owners wanting to start a vineyard. HiberVine handles the process of designing, planting and managing the crop while making money internally and increasing the land value for the owner.
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Convocation '17
Thanks so much to the following departments and individuals for their vision, hard work and dedication to the success of the New Student Convocation at Kansas State University.
Our program speakers: President Richard B. Myers; Provost and Senior Vice Provost April Mason; Dr. Greg Eiselein; Dr. Steve Smethers; Dr. Brandon Kliewer; Dalton Henry (‘10); Jorge-Eduardo Mendoza (‘10); and student leaders Michael Brown, Monica Diaz and Olivia Haney. Kudos: The Kansas State University Faculty Brass Quintet, featuring Dr. Paul Hunt, Dr. Jim Johnson, Dr. Jacqueline Fassler-Kerstetter, Dr. Craig Parker and Dr. Steven Maxwell; Terry Ferguson; student performer, Madison Plouvier; and choir members Sara Flessner, Jaran Hedstrom, Ellie Mankin, Willie Michaels, Lauren Taylor, Kelly Urschel and Grace Volker. Very special thanks: Maxamillyan Badgett and Nathaniel Hancock, Air Force ROTC cadets; Benjamin Lindsey and Grant Nichols, Army ROTC cadets; staging, lighting, video, facilities, open captioning and sound crews; Mortar Board Senior Honor Society; President’s Cabinet; K-State Athletics Operations staff; Department of Housing and Dining resident assistants; Council of Deans; Student Governing Association president and vice president; and Natalie Beharry, U.S. Air Force Major Brad Caywood, Kevin Cook, Bill Harland, Debbie Harper, Cindy Jeffrey, Chris Jordan, Gardner Jordan, Nick Landers, Michelle Langvardt, Dr. David MacKay, Jim Muller, Robert Nelson, Anna Pyle, Heather Reed and Anne Rubash, all of the planning committee.
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OPINION: Corporations shouldn’t put profits over curing cancer CALEB SNIDER
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The medical community has moved one step forward in the fight against cancer with the FDA approval of what has been dubbed a “living drug.” Novartis, an international pharmaceutical company, is marketing tisagenlecleucel as Kymriah. This revolutionary, single-use drug has the sole purpose of treating the most common pediatric cancer, acute lymphocytic leukemia. The drug is personalized from patient to patient and involves a lengthy gene therapy process before it can be administered. The patients will have a significant amount of their immune cells, or T-cells,
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Center for Cellular Immunotherapies in Penn’s Perelman school of medicine, said. However, the drug comes with a hefty price tag of $475,000. Critics argue that this is a further example of pharmaceutical companies profiting off of people being sick, but sources indicate it might in fact be underpriced. A “mock technology appraisal” by British health officials found that “a $649,000 price tag on the therapies would be justified for young patients.” In a press statement, Joseph Jimenez, CEO of Novartis, touted the company’s history and hard work in paving a new frontier of cancer treatment. “At Novartis, we have a long history of being at the
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forefront of transformative cancer treatment,” Jiminez said. “Five years ago, we began collaborating with the University of Pennsylvania and invested in further developing and bringing what we believed would be a paradigm-changing immunocellular therapy to cancer patients in dire need. With the approval of Kymriah, we are once again delivering on our commitment to change the course of cancer care.” While this new drug is a modern scientific breakthrough, it is important to keep in mind that a lot of families might not be able to afford such an expensive drug. Yes, the drug could “justifiably” cost $649,000, but that does not mean it should, and it does not mean that a
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years to buy a Rolls Royce. Children with cancer do not have that luxury. They did not choose to have cancer and the decision to wait a couple of years may not be feasible. These kids are profoundly unfortunate and the moral thing for pharmaceutical companies like Novartis to do would be providing these treatments as cheaply as possible. If not, we will not come anywhere close to winning the fight against cancer. Caleb Snider is a junior in public relations. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Collegian. Please send comments to opinion@kstatecollegian.com.
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Wildcats get back on track with 3-1 win over UMKC Kangaroos AVERY OSEN
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The Kansas State volleyball team fought off an early attack from the University of Missouri Kansas City Tuesday night, but were able to come away with a four-set win over the Kangaroos inside Ahearn Field House. The Wildcats dropped the first set before winning the next in route to their first win at home this season after losing the first three of the season. The Kangaroos jumped out to a 5-1 lead before K-State was able to tie it up at seven. After the score was tied at nine,
UMKC won the next seven of eight points and led 16-10. The Wildcats once again came back and tied the set at 19, but it was the Kangaroos who ended the set, winning it 25-21. The second set was a lot better for the Wildcats as the Wildcats took a 12-4 lead very quickly. The Wildcats dominated the set 25-11. In the third set, K-State won the first four points, but the Kangaroos tied the set back up at five. K-State won the set 25-18. The final set of the match was dominated by the Wildcats as they had 18 kills in the set and won it 25-18.
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The lecture series that the Tegtmeiers’ story was a part of began six years ago with Chad Jackson, director of the Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship. Jackson and the faculty of K-State’s Department of Hospitality Management work together to find speakers for the lecture series. “We try to get entrepreneurs who are hospitality oriented,” Nancy King, hospitality management instructor, said. “Sometimes they aren’t, but the goal is for students to see how they’ve made it and what their struggles have been and what their successes have been and just ... give them great information about how it is to own your own business.” The lecture series
features many K-State alumni, which is a factor when looking for speakers. “There are so many success stories right here in Manhattan and in the general area,” King said. “We have national corporations that come and talk to us, and many of them have some K-State connection. Whether they are graduates of our program or they are on our advisory boards or something, we have a personal connection with them.” Other upcoming speakers throughout the fall semester include Evan Grier and Jeff Gill from Tallgrass Taphouse on Oct. 9 and Scott Redler from Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers on Nov. 13. The lectures are held at 4 p.m. in the College of Business Administration Building.
The big stat of the match was the Wildcats holding UMKC to a hitting percentage under .100; K-State hit over .200. K-State was led in kills by freshman Brynn Carlson, who had 15, while junior Alyssa Schultejans had 11 and Kylee Zumach finished with 10 in the winning effort. Zumach also hit .455, while Carlson was also very efficient with her hits with .400.
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The Kansas State volleyball team plays the University of Missouri Kansas City at Ahearn Fieldhouse in Manhattan, Kan. on Sept. 12.
Clay gives lecture on food sustainability
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Dr. Jason Clay, senior vice president for markets and food at World Wildlife Fund, presents about feeding the world while sustaining the planet at the fourth annual Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems Lecture on September 11.
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“In the next 40 years, we have to produce as much food as we have in the last 8,000,” Jason Clay, senior vice president of markets and food at the
World Wildlife Fund, said in the fourth edition of the Gardiner Lecture Series. The lecture was held in McCain Auditorium on Monday at 7 p.m. In his lecture focusing on food sustainability, Clay said that if we are to feed the world, we must think about the issue
from a global perspective. The Earth only has so much land, and converting habitat to farmland for food production is the number one threat to biodiversity, Clay said. To solve the farmland real estate shortage, Clay suggested intensifying the food grown in already available areas, producing more with less. For example, one liter of water is currently equal to one calorie of food, Clay said. By 2050, when the world’s population will reach 9 billion, we will need to produce two calories from half a liter, as rising incomes will allow people to consume twice as much as they do currently. A second example is provided by calorie variations, Clay said. One acre of corn grown in Iowa produces 5 percent of the calories that an acre of bananas grown in Costa Rica produces, and those bananas produce one-third as many calories as an acre of sugarcane in Brazil. Clay proposed a solution to these calorie deficiencies: genetic modification. “It’s not a question of ‘if ’ genetics, but ‘which’ genetics,”
Clay said. “Why can’t we, with the new technology we have, figure out a way to put more nutrients into bananas? Can we put proteins into sugarcane?” For some students, hearing a possible solution to problems concerning food sustainability was a pleasant surprise. “I think we focus too much on defining the problems rather than identifying the solutions,” Christine Rock, senior in food science and industry, said. “He did a great job of providing examples of solutions to those established problems.” Clay also suggested a starting point to go with his solution. “Nobody can do everything, but everybody can do something,” Clay said. “Start with waste; figure out how you’re using it and go from there.” Other students appreciated Clay’s global perspective on these issues. “I think in Kansas and the Midwest, we don’t often think about things on a global scale,” Kennedy Hackerott, sophomore in anthropology, said. “I like how he tied us in [by saying how we could help].”