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Little Apple Comic Expo brings comics, costumes to Student Union
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“Batman” villain Bane poses in the Little Apple Comic Expo in the Kansas State Student Union in Manhattan, Kan. on Sept. 23, 2017.
HAILEY MCCLELLAN THE COLLEGIAN
This season’s edition of the semiannual Little Apple Comic Expo brought comic lovers and costume makers from around the state into the Kansas State Student Union from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 23. Jim and Paige Dixon, professional costume makers, were ready to entertain at this season’s comic expo dressed as
“Batman” villains The Joker and Harley Quinn. Having been to 30-plus events like this one, they are experienced convention-goers and were asked to be the judges of the “closet cosplay” competition for low budget “Batman” costumes. “Cosplay,” a combination of the words “costume” and “play,” is a popular slang word. It refers to the practice of dressing up as a fictional character and attending a fan convention, either for competition or just for fun. “We try to stay in character as much
as we can,” Paige Dixon said. “We give lots of advice and judge different panels. There is just always a lot going on.” Ali and Josh Smith, the creators of LACE, sat at a front table by the KSU Ballroom and waited as people arrived, helping with check-ins and directions as vendors, cosplayers and guests enjoyed the event. This was Ali and Josh Smith’s third show in two years. The Smiths said LACE got its start from Ali’s love of cosplay and Josh’s love of comics. Josh Smith said he has been collecting comics for 27 years. “Our basement looks like a comic shop,” Ali Smith said. Ali Smith has her own business, KC Cosplay and Photography, the “biggest cosplay group in the midwest,” according to Josh Smith. They chose Kansas State as the home of the Little Apple Comic Expo because of the students, but they also have a similar event in Maryland where Josh Smith is from. The first two comic expos they hosted in Manhattan averaged 2,000 people in attendance. They use Ali Smith’s business to spread word about the event, and she said social media is the biggest tool they have when it comes to spreading the word to vendors and attendees. They also hand out flyers in Aggieville to promote LACE. Walking around at the event, guests could stop and speak to a plethora of vendors and booths showing off everything from collectible comic books to movie prop replicas. Bret Whitmore and Kaylen Ashley,
two sisters who run the Facebook page “BK Crochet,” had a booth together selling different crocheted pieces. This season’s LACE is Whitmore and Ashley’s first expo as vendors. “It’s a good way to use your time and your hands,” Whitmore said. Darren Neely, a graphic designer who creates his own comics, sat at another booth on the show floor. He sells prints and small comics that he has been working on for the past eight years. “Being around artists and being around creativity, it just reaches critical mass,” Neely said. “And you just have to create something.” The Burrow also made an appearance selling handmade crafts in their own booth. The Burrow is the K-State chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance, a nonprofit organization focused on charity and activism among “Harry Potter” fans. Stephanie Bayless, treasurer for the Burrow and junior in geology, said her love for conventions brings her here and she likes getting to see behind-the-scenes action. Different volunteers and guests were dressed in a variety of costumes, from Pokémon characters to Spider-Man, as well as 15th century infantrymen. Justice Dent, LACE volunteer and sophomore in park management and conservation, was dressed in his Swiss battle armor for one of the three sword fighting demonstrations held during the comic expo. “We duel with our different weapons to show what it used to look like,” Dent said.
KSBN gets new students on the same page EMILY MEINHARDT THE COLLEGIAN
As Kansas State University’s book network, the Kansas State Book Network uses the motto “a campus on the same page” — fitting for a program designed to create a common experience from first year students on campus. Each year, K-State First and KSBN work together to evaluate, select and distribute a campus-wide book for first year students. This program was created with a dual purpose; to aid students in transitioning into college and to give incoming stu-
dents an avenue to interact with other students. The book selection committee is composed of approximately 50 faculty, staff and students who volunteer their time to read and evaluate nominated books. Tara Coleman, KSBN chair, said she accepts every student who is interested in being a committee member, a position which includes the process of determining whether a book provides the opportunity for students to grow academically and socially. Each year, this committee chooses an overall theme for the book selection. Themes are chosen based on the current cam-
pus atmosphere and interests. Currently, the committee is planning for the 2018-19 academic year common book which will fall under the theme of the “American Dream.” “It’s a classic theme for the American life,” said Gregory Eiselein, Director of K-State First. Books are nominated in the spring, and anyone on campus can nominate a book by filling out KSBN’s online form. The nomination form addresses key selection points such as relationship to theme, goals for student learning and readability. From the nominated list, Coleman guides committee
members through an evaluation process. The final three books are announced in the fall semester, and the campus community provides feedback. The committee analyzes the feedback and presents their final selection during the spring semester. The book is then distributed to all first year students during orientation. Books and teaching guides are provided to faculty members along with tips for using the book in classroom discussions.
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In costume as “Batman” villain Poison Ivy, Carly Bird, Manhattan resident and LACE volunteer, worked promotions and was in charge of the costume contests. Since Saturday’s event corresponded with National Batman Day, they chose “Batman” characters as the theme for the “closet cosplay” contest. “We want to nudge the people who might be intimidated to come out today by saying, ‘Hey, we want to see your best closet cosplay, Batman universe,’” Bird said. The idea, Bird said, is to keep costume contests at a level that everyone can participate in. There were two different costume contests for the event, the “closet cosplay” contest and a floor contest. There were multiple floor contest winners, who received a golden ticket at the event and will be mailed a “goody bag” put together by Ali and Josh Smith. The female winner for the “closet cosplay” contest was Kristen Graham, K-State graduate in arts and sciences, dressed as Wonder Woman. Kristen said she worked in an eight hour marathon to put her costume together. The male winner was Jimmy Portela, senior in English creative writing, dressed as Bane. This was Portela’s first time entering a costume contest, and the majority of his costume came from clothes he already had and a mask he bought on Amazon. Both of the winners received a $50 gift card. The next LACE will be held on March 18, 2018 in the Student Union.
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Musicians compete in UPC’s 31st annual OPUS Band Competition KACI FORAKER
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As the sun set over the Bosco Student Plaza, concertgoers filled the area to hear bands contend for prizes at the Union Program Council’s 31st annual OPUS Band Competition on Friday night. Five bands were part of the event: Walking in Traffic, Box Turtles, Pool Culture, Side Attraction and Joy Camp. Swap Gupta, co-chairman of the event and undergraduate in computer engineering, said the competition is hosted by UPC in collaboration with other organizations to provide a platform for Kansas State students interested in music performance. “I think it is a great spot for local bands to put their music out, and it definitely gets their name out,” Gupta said. In addition to the performance exposure, the top three bands received cash prizes of $500, $200 and $100, as determined by the votes of concert-goers and a panel of three judges. The judges critiqued the bands on their originality, sound, crowd interaction and stage presence. The judges
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Max Byram of the Box Turtles performs at the OPUS Band Competition in Manhattan, Kan., on Sept. 22, 2017. panel consisted of the student director of KSDB 91.9, a previous OPUS competition band
member and a K-State graduate student. Bands were encouraged to
show off their musical skill and creativity by playing original songs.
International Coffee Hour hosts discussion on Iraq, presentation given by Iraqi student HAILEY MCCLELLAN THE COLLEGIAN
The second International Coffee Hour of the semester was held Friday, focusing on the history and culture of Iraq. Yasameen Albasri, junior in life sciences, presented on her home country. Albasri said it is important to her and her family to speak about Iraqi culture whenever they can because it is so underrepresented in the United States. Albasri began with basic information on the country’s languages and religion, including the numerous churches in the city of
Mosul. “Mosul is very famous for its churches,” Albasri said. “Many of our Christian brothers and sisters live in Mosul.” She spoke of Iraqi musicians and artists, as well as the Iraqi national football team. When the team won a championship after a bombing in the stadium many years ago, Albasri said it had a profound effect on the country’s morale. There are many holidays and celebrations in Iraqi culture, Albasri said, including the month of Muharram. Muharram is an event to mourn the death of Mu-
hammad’s son that people of all religions participate in. “A lot of our great Christian brothers and sisters, they come to mourn with us and just give us support,” Albasri said. After the presentation, the audience was invited to share popular Iraqi dishes she and her family had prepared. According to Albasri’s presentation, food in Iraq is very colorful and flavorful. Pickling foods is very popular in Iraqi culture, as well as barbecue. “It was interesting to see how similar our cultures are,” Hawa Dembele, sophomore in biochemistry, said.
Benedicta Akley-Quarshie, masters student in drama therapy and International Coffee Hour coordinator, said her favorite part of the event is putting everything together and seeing the end result. “This world is fast becoming a global village,” Akley-Quarshie said. “I want this event to draw people closer and realize that we are more alike than un-alike, despite all the cultural differences.” The next International Coffee Hour event will be held Friday, Oct. 13 from 4 – 5 p.m. in the International Student Center and will feature the country of Kuwait.
Five bands, ranging in size from one to five people, were selected to compete. In order to
qualify for the competition, at least one member of the band had to be a current K-State student or alumn. Camila Rivera, graduate student in architecture, performed for the first time with her band, Walking in Traffic. “For our first gig, it could not have gone any better,” Rivera said. “It was awesome and really nice. They had all the equipment for us.” The top three winners were Joy Camp in first, Box Turtles in second and Side Attraction in third. Box Turtles were also picked as the crowd favorite and they will receive the opportunity to perform in the UPC Lunchtime Lounge. Julia Wilson, freshman in environmental design, enjoyed the music and the free food. “The concert is a nice casual setting, which I liked,” Wilson said. The competition was free to all attendees and UPC provided free drinks and popcorn. Wildcat Watch live streamed the event on its YouTube channel. “The competition has been going on for a long time and making things like this available to K-State students to follow what they want to do is a great opportunity,” Gupta said.
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K-State soccer forward quickly leads in first games of semester JULIA JORNS
Women’s soccer drops second Big 12 game to TCU in 0-1 loss
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Tatum Wagner, a junior in open option, has made an impressive start this soccer season as K-State’s starting forward. Tatum Wagner is a junior on the Kansas State women’s soccer team for the 2017 season. She is a 5’7 forward from Tulsa, Oklahoma. While this is just her second year playing for K-State, Wagner has already seen action in all nine games so far, starting in six. During those nine games, she has seen 630 minutes of game time while scoring one goal and two assists. In K-State’s match against Creighton, Wagner had 10 shots, four of which were on goal, while scoring one of the two goals for the Wildcats in the loss. During the win against Colorado State Sept. 17, Wagner played a season-high 85 minutes. During her sophomore season in 2016 with K-State, she started 15 of the 16 matches she played. She saw 1,112 minutes on the field. In the program’s first season, she led the Wildcats with three goals, four assists, ten total points, and twelve shots on goal. With two corner kicks and a .500 shot on goal percentage, her sophomore season was a big
Kansas State ended its twogame road trip in Fort Worth, Texas against Texas Christian University on Sunday. On Friday, the Wildcats dropped their first Big 12 match of 2017 to Texas Tech by a score of 1-3. Looking to rebound, K-State faced TCU yesterday. The result did not go in their favor, as the low-scoring affair resulted in an 0-1 Wildcat loss. To make matters worse, the lone goal for TCU came as an own-goal. In the 76th minute, a K-State defender headed the ball into the team’s own net, gifting the Horned Frogs the match-winning point. The match was highlighted by defense. The Wildcat’s senior goalkeeper Miranda Larkin registered four saves in the match. Larkin was successful in thwarting all of TCU’s goal attempts and it turned out to be her own team that spoiled her perfect day. On offense, the Wildcats did not get many shots. They only looked to score three times - twice in the first half and just once in the second. The defense of the Horned Frogs stood tall in shutting out K-State. Defenders have allowed just seven goals on 79 shot attempts this season,
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Tatum Wagner, then-sophomore forward, kicks the ball to keep it in bounds during the game against Univeristy of Missouri Kansas City at the K-State Soccer Complex on Sept. 30, 2016. improvement from the previous season. In 2015, Wagner chose to play for the University of Tennessee over Oklahoma State where her dad played baseball. In her freshman season debut for the Volunteers during their season opener against Lipscomb, she had 24 minutes of game time. In 17 games played for
Tennessee, Wagner averaged 21.6 minutes per game totaling 370 minutes of total time on the field. Her season high for minutes played was 41 minutes at Liberty University on Sept. 28, 2015. Against Belmont University on Aug. 28, Wagner scored her first collegiate goal. Scoring four points and taking five shots she ended the season with one shot
on goal. This season, the Wildcats have scored 13 goals, averaging 1.30 per game and have taken 158 shots while averaging 15.8 per game. After winning their first Big 12 match against Texas Tech Sept. 22, the team has a 6-3-1 record. Coming up for the Wildcats is the Big 12 home game against West Virginia Sept. 29.
and it was also the squad’s fifth shutout. There was a stark difference between K-State and TCU’s offense. The Frogs shot 15 times over the course of the match. Despite that, they could not get past brick wall that Miranda Larkin put up in front of the Wildcat goal. Their aggressiveness paid off as it resulted in K-State scoring in their own goal to give TCU their third win in a row. K-State’s three shots and zero shots on-goal set new team lows. It was the first time that the Cats failed to get a shot on-goal, the next lowest mark being just 1 shot against Oregon State earlier in the season. With the win, TCU elevated its record to 8-3 (2-0) and now sits at second in the Big 12. Their next matchup will come on Friday as they host the Oklahoma State University Cowboys. OSU is third in the conference behind TCU, with a record of 8-1-2 (10). After suffering its second loss in a row, K-State sits at 5-4-1 (0-2). They will have time to recover and prepare, as their next game is not until Friday when the Mountaineers of West Virginia come to Manhattan. West Virginia, 8-3 (1-1), is also coming off a tough 0-1 loss, at the hands of the Texas Longhorns.
Women's golf team takes first place in home invitational tournament BRIANNA MAGEE THE COLLEGIAN
The Kansas State women’s golf team took first place as a team at their second tournament of the season, the Marilynn Smith/Sunflower Invitational in Manhattan from Sept. 17 – 19, and three of the Wildcats placed individually in the top seven. Kristi Knight, head wom-
en’s golf coach, talked about the team’s tournament success. “I’m really proud of them,” Knight said. “We had different weather every day, three different days of competition and three winds. I thought they all adjusted very well. They didn’t get flustered and they stayed composed and got the job done.” Senior Connie Jaffrey came in first place as an individual and scored an overall
total of 210 for the whole three days with six under par. Jaffrey also achieved the second lowest score in the tournament’s history and tied for the third lowest score in K-State women’s golf history. “I think we’ve done pretty well as a team,” Jaffrey said. “We were working hard through practice and on the course for the last couple weeks for this tournament.” Coming in third place in-
dividually was junior Chloe Weir, who had an overall score of 218 with two over par. “I think we did pretty well for this tournament, but you can always get better each day,” Weir said. “Our practice is going to have to be more focused.” Finally, freshman Reid Isaac tied for fifth with Lizzie Winyarat of the University of Kansas. Isaac’s total score was 221 with just five over par.
For the Wildcats’ next tournament, the women’s golf team strives to get better. “It’s a great accomplishment this week, but we still keep striving to be a little bit better every day,” Knight said. “We say, ‘Let’s try to be 1 percent better every day.’ Great golf is not a destination, it’s a process.” The women’s golf team will play at the Mississippi State Magnolia Cup in Starkville,
Mississippi, from Oct. 1 – 3. The Wildcats will keep working hard to earn success like they did in Manhattan. The K-State men’s golf team is currently playing in Dallas, Texas, at the Trinity Forest Invitational from Sept. 24 – 26. They have had a couple weeks’ break since their first tournament in Verona, Wisconsin, from Sept. 10 – 12, where they placed eighth as a team overall.
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OPINION: Cash-based homework services are unnecessary costs JASON DEFISHER THE COLLEGIAN
In this day and age, technology is king. As such, many professors prefer to have attendance, homework and other assignments online, providing ease of access. As someone who witnessed the rise of personal computers and smartphones, I love when new technology is used in the classroom. However, a few of the technological advances used by professors are not provided by the university. This means they must be paid for, and the students are the ones paying for the privilege. A common example of this is the iClicker remote used to take short quizzes in class
for attendance or quiz points. iClickers require no subscription, just a one-time fee for buying the physical remote. One benefit of the iClicker is that it can be re-registered to someone new, so you can pass on your remote once you do not need it. iClickers are carried by the Kansas State Campus Store, but they often sell out, forcing students to search elsewhere for a remote. The physical remote can be found on Amazon for around $40, which I suppose is not bad if you have multiple classes that use the remote. If you do not want to invest that much money, you can also pay $15 for a six-month subscription to the Reef Polling app, which is run by the same compa-
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like a huge waste of money for such a small portion of the overall grade. iClickers and Reef Polling are a bit better about being cost-effective, as quiz grades can account for a larger portion of your grade. Both the iClicker remote and TopHat may be used for one class or many, but there is no way to predict how many classes you will need it for. Purchasing a subscription to either Reef Polling or TopHat is a gamble, and it could end up costing you more than is necessary in the long run. These apps also have a possibility of crashing, which could completely mess up your quiz or homework grades. However, the major offenders to an average student’s bank
account are paid homework services, such as McGraw-Hill Connect or MyOMLab by Pearson. Subscriptions to these services can cost upwards of $90, and they are mostly used for small homework assignments. I personally think being required to pay a lot of money just to do my homework is preposterous. We are already paying an average of $309 per credit hour for in-state tuition, and increasing that cost to almost $400 is completely outrageous. College is already difficult to finance for many people, and increasing costs make it even harder for people to pay for their education. I would love to see subscription-based homework services
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Volleyball drops heartbreaker to Jayhawks in Sunflower Showdown AVERY OSEN
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Brooke Smith, junior setter, during the Sunflower Showdown between the University of Kansas and Kansas State University at Ahearn Field House on Sept. 24.
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Peter Dorhout, vice president for research and professor of chemistry, from the Flint Hills Woodturners bevels a bowl at the Mini Maker Fair to give a look at what goes into making a bowl from a piece of wood at the Mini Maker Fair on Sept. 23, 2017. The Mini Maker Fair was a family friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness.
The Kansas State volleyball team took on the University of Kansas Jayhawks Sunday inside Ahearn Field House in a five set loss. The Wildcats were up 2-1 in sets, but could not win one of the final two sets in their sixth straight loss to KU in the Sunflower Showdown. “This was disappointing because I felt like we had our opportunities,” K-State assistant coach Jeff Grove said in a radio interview following the match. “We had all the momentum after game three and we could’ve closed the door, but we kind of got soft in some areas.” In the first set, the Jayhawks scored four straight points after being tied at four. From there, KU won the set 25-20. KU jumped out to an early 9-4 lead in the second set, but K-State responded. They scored five straight points to tie the set at nine. The teams went back and forth until the Wildcats emerged victorious with a 25-21 set win. The Jayhawks got an early lead again in the third set as they led 9-4. K-State won 10 of 11 points and continued fighting off KU to win the set 25-22, achieving a one set advantage. During the fourth set KU led by as much as 10 throughout the set and won 25-15 to force a decisive fifth set. The final set was back and forth with both teams holding leads, but it was the Jayhawks who picked up the victory with a score
of 16-14. “I don’t believe in moral victories, but I do think we can build from this match,” Grove said. “If we would’ve got a few more swings here or there we could’ve ended up winning this one.” K-State was led in kills by freshman Peyton Williams at 14 while senior Bryna Vogel and junior Alyssa Schultejans both had 13. Junior Kylee Zumach finished with 10 kills. The biggest discrepency in the match stats was hitting
percentage as the Wildcats finished at .278 and Kansas hit nearly .350. “When you pass well usually other things go well along with that,” Grove said. “Peyton played very well for us today, but as a team there is always things we can still work on.” The Wildcats have their break this week as their next match is not until next Saturday when they travel to Austin, Texas, to take on the University of Texas.
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KU senior outside hitter Madison Rigdon hits the ball during the volleyball game against Kansas in Ahearn Field House on Sept. 24, 2017.
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