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‘Hamilton’ actor sings words of advice to students JANAE MCKINNEY THE COLLEGIAN
Miguel Cervantes, the actor who plays Alexander Hamilton in the Chicago production of the musical “Hamilton,” spoke and sang to about 300 students on Monday in the Kansas State Alumni Center’s ballroom. Cervantes grew up in Dallas and is a descendant of Mexican immigrants. He said he was always interested in acting and theater. “I was always the kid who came up to the front of the class and wanted to do the poem or song, the first one to put my hand up,” Cervantes said. “I realized there was something I was passionate about. Soccer practices and baseball practices kind of took a back seat, and theater became a thing that I did.” After graduating from Emerson College in Boston with a degree in musical theater, Cervantes lived in New York City. He described his first out-ofcollege experience as “crashing and burning” and that he had “more arrogance than confidence.” Megan Fish, junior in public relations, said a takeaway for
her was that one’s life may not necessarily turn out how they had planned. “It’s okay to fail right out of college because that’s what he did, and now he’s insanely successful,” Fish said. Cervantes compared life to “Hamilton” by saying the set looked like a construction site and thinking about what the end result will look like. “Finally, it’s finished and you have the finished product and you back out and it’s the first step of a gigantic building,” Cervantes said. “What an amazing image for life, for everything we do.” Before joining the production of “Hamilton,” Cervantes said he was unsure where his life was headed and what the next thing was for him. He was at a point in his life at 38 years old when he thought about this was his ‘when’ moment, or when he would find the next thing. “Unless ‘Hamilton,’ Lin-Manuel Miranda, calls, then I won’t go,” Cervantes jokingly said. “Unless ‘Hamilton’ comes calling, I will probably think about transitioning.” After several auditions and callbacks, Cervantes was cast first as the alternate Alexander Hamilton in the Broadway production and then as the Ham-
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Miguel Cervantes, actor in “Hamilton: An American Musical,” speaks at the Alumni Center on Oct. 2 about his experience being a part of the cast of “Hamilton” and the importance of having a cast that reflects the diversity of America. ilton lead for the Chicago production. During the audition process, he said he went through multiple emotional events, including his daughter’s birth and her epilepsy diagnosis.
Cervantes has used his platform of “Hamilton” to spread awareness of the disease. Because of his daughter Adelaide, Cervantes said he was able to have more of the musical experience rather than less.
“I realized that ‘Hamilton’ took on a deeper meaning,” Cervantes said. “I can stand up in front of people and give a voice to epilepsy.” Social justice is a theme of Miranda’s musical, and actors
are cast based on ability rather than race. “Our perception of what America is and what it should be and can be, should be shaken so that all of these norms are erased,” Cervantes said. “If it’s not there, make it. Create your own ‘Hamilton.’” Some of the students in the audience had seen the musical, and more were fans of the music and movement it was creating. Michael Duncan, sophomore in theatre, was chosen by Cervantes to sing one of the “Hamilton” songs on stage with him in front of the audience. The pair sang “The Schuyler Sisters” from the musical. “It was very fun to go up and sing with him,” Duncan said. “When my part came along, I was a little shaky to be honest, but it was easy to perform with him. It was nerve-wracking but totes worth it.” The Office of Diversity, the Hispanic American Leadership Organization, the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, K-State Libraries, the Student Governing Association, the Office of the Provost and K-State Theatre in the School of Music, Theatre and Dance sponsored the lecture.
Students express concern for guns on campus after Las Vegas shooting ALYSSA KIRKLAND THE COLLEGIAN
Late Sunday night, a gunman stationed in a hotel opened fire on a crowd of thousands of festivalgoers in Las Vegas. There are 59 confirmed deaths so far with over 500 injured, making it the deadliest shooting in modern American history. According to the Wall
Street Journal, the shooting began during country musician Jason Aldean’s performance at the Route 91 Harvest festival, with gunshots coming from a hotel room on the 32nd floor of Mandalay Bay. The gunman was identified as Stephen Paddock, 64. Paddock was found dead by police in his hotel room after the shootings with at least 10 other weapons. Las Vegas Police have
said they believe the shooting was planned, but the investigation is still in progress. “Something like this was almost inevitable,” Danica Smith, sophomore in history and chemistry, said. Although this shooting was not done with handguns, having handguns on campus has raised some students’ concerns. The concealed carry law was amended on July 1, 2017 to al-
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low people to carry concealed weapons without a permit. The Gun Violence Archive defines a mass shooting as four or more people shot and/ or killed in a single event. Its database states that 483 mass shootings happened in 2016. So far in 2017, 273 mass shootings have taken place. “I don’t think my neutral stance on conceal and carry had changed after this event,”
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Smith said. According to Kansas State University’s weapons policy, “open carry of firearms and possession of weapons other than concealed handguns shall be prohibited on campus, while concealed carry of handguns is permitted on campus.” Some students feel intimidated by firearms on campus, and some feel safer. “I am against conceal and
carry,” Margot Decker, freshman in management, said. “I wouldn’t carry myself.” “I feel better now that there is open conceal and carry of handguns on campus,” Ben Kufahl, freshman in construction science, said. “I think that there should be restrictions on who gets to conceal and carry. Classes, licensure and background checks should be ran on those wanting [to] carry.”
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Support for non-traditional students increases as population grows CHRISTINA CANNON THE COLLEGIAN
Recent studies on the composition of the Kansas State student body show that non-traditional students make up 35 percent of the student population. The decision to return to school for a graduate degree, or to complete a bachelor’s degree as an adult can be important to more than just the student. For students such as Jana Thomas, graduate student in strategic communications, two semesters away from completing her master’s program, it’s a family decision. “It was something I had to negotiate with my partner,” Thomas said. “I left my full-time job and came back to go to school. I still have my business, and I do some consulting on the side.” Thomas received her bachelor’s of science in cultural anthropology, marketing and business from K-State in 2005, but while she was completing her bachelor’s programs, she became a parent and used the Child Development Center on campus. During the 10 years Thomas spent in the workforce, she added two more boys to her family and con-
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Shannell Carroll, non-traditional then-senior in social sciences, plays with her 19-month-old son Bryson at Manhattan City Park on Jan. 28, 2016. structed her business, Strictly Social Media. She also worked for a digital media company. “Back then, we didn’t really have a lot of outside university support,” Thomas said.
According to the criteria used by the Registrar’s Office, the Office of Admissions and Office of Financial Aid, the term “non-traditional student” refers to students who identify as veterans, parents, adults who have
been out of school for more than three years, more than 25 years of age, have taken time away from their program of studies or a combination of each requirement. Wendi Stark, a 1992 K-State graduate, returned to school to complete her master’s in English in 2014. She takes one class per semester to work toward her program while accommodating her professional workload. Her family has been her support system, but she also has support from the professors in the English department, Stark said. At K-State more than 12 to 14 percent of the non-traditional student population is comprised of military-affiliated students. These students are veterans, military spouses or Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets. However, not all of the non-traditional students on campus are eligible for the same privileges, such as those provided by the Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI bills, and other scholarships and financial aid available to military students. This ineligibility has led to a separation of non-traditional and veteran student services. Deanne Woodard, assistant dean of Student Life and director of
Non-Traditional and Veteran Student Services, said efforts are being made to accommodate non-military-affiliated, non-traditional students. Woodard specifically advises non-traditional students and recognized a need to help them find community resources and receive the help they need that can be provided by the university. This is part of an effort put in action by the university to track and help non-traditional students complete their programs of study. Woodard also said many non-traditional students have indicated there aren’t enough opportunities providing social interaction. She said non-traditional students are eligible for all of the same programs and services offered to traditional students, but there is a need for a different approach geared toward adult learners. In her experience working in community colleges and universities, Woodard said she noticed the proportion of adult learners to traditional students is different between the two types of institutions. She noted that more than 70 percent of students in community colleges are adult learners, while roughly that percentage of students meet the criteria for traditional students at four-year institutions.
K-State sees enrollment drop in News Briefs: October 4 most colleges for fall semester ALEX BRASE
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With the exception of one college, each of Kansas State University’s colleges saw a drop in enrollment this semester as part of an overall drop of nearly 1,000 students, or 4.14 percent, across the university, according to statistics released by the university registrar’s office Friday. The number of enrollees at the university’s Manhattan, Polytechnic and Global campuses fell the furthest for students majoring in programs in the College of Human Ecology, down 8.63 percent from fall 2016. The College of Architecture, Planning and Design
was the sole college to gain students since last fall, increasing 4.50 percent at the Manhattan, Polytechnic and Global campuses. The number of students working on degrees in the College of Education dropped 5.04 percent. Enrollment numbers also dropped in the College of Engineering (down 4.10 percent), the College of Agriculture (down 3.12 percent) and the College of Business Administration (down 1.39 percent). The College of Arts and Sciences begins the fall 2017 semester with 5.08 percent fewer students than last year. In conjunction with lower general enrollment numbers, freshmen enrollment in multiple colleges also de-
creased, although the colleges of Business Administration and Architecture, Planning and Design both saw an increase in the amount of freshmen choosing to study in their programs, up 2.75 percent and 6.72 percent, respectively. The colleges of Engineering and Human Ecology experienced the largest decline in freshman enrollment across K-State’s campuses, attracting 16.73 percent and 16.29 percent fewer students than last fall, respectively. Freshman enrollment also dropped at the College of Education (down 10.24 percent), the College of Agriculture (down 10.07 percent) and the College of Arts and Sciences (down 9.80 percent).
Donald Trump visited Puerto Rico yesterday to survey damage after Hurricane Maria. According to The New York Times, Trump told officials they can be “very proud” only 16 died during the hurricane, as opposed to the 1,833 that perished in “real catastrophe” Hurricane Katrina. The visit follows public comments made by Carmen Yulín Cruz, the mayor of San Juan, decrying the poor recovery aid provided, causing Trump to lash out at her via Twitter. During a briefing yesterday, the two shook hands. Cruz was not asked to speak. As of Oct. 1, only five percent of the island had power, as reported by NPR.
injured reached 527. According to CBS News, the motive of the shooter, Stephen Paddock, remains unknown. Although ISIS claimed Paddock acted in affiliation with a branch of the Islamic State, the FBI has found “no connection with an international terrorist group.” Since news of the shooting hit headlines, many have insisted on increased gun control, though White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said during a press conference yesterday, “there’s a time and place for political debate, but now is the time to unite as a country.” President Trump declared flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset on Oct. 6 to honor victims of the shooting.
Fallout from Sunday night’s mass shooting in Las Vegas continues to unfold. As of yesterday afternoon, the death toll stood at 59. The number of the
The Tonganoxie, Kansas city council voted Monday to oppose Tyson Foods’ attempt to build a $320 million poultry complex on the outskirts of the
Compiled by Rachel Hogan town. The resolution was approved unanimously. According to a press release from Citizens Against Project Sunset, the city council also encouraged the Leavenworth County Commission to adopt a similar resolution. “Project Sunset” refers to the secret name given to the project in early discussions between Tyson and county officials. The project, announced Sept. 5, would include a processing plant, animal nutrition facility and hatchery. Fort Riley is hiring a new commanding general. According to the Mercury, Brig. Gen. Stephen G. Smith will replace Brig. Gen. William A. Turner as the deputy commanding general for support for Fort Riley and the 1st Infantry Division. Smith recently served in Kuwait. Turner retired last week after 31 years of Army service. A farewell ceremony will be held today on Fort Riley.
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Facilities, buildings regulate flyers posted on campus ALEC HATHAWAY THE COLLEGIAN
White nationalist posters appeared across campus Sept. 13, prompting widespread outrage from students and conversations on the nature of the freedom of speech on a college campus. Although the posters were not necessarily removed by university officials, they would have been allowed to remain up, had they gone through the proper channels and received approval from K-State’s Division of Facilities, according to university regulations. The policies state that any individual wishing to use the bulletin boards, indoors and outdoors, must have all posts accepted and approved by the Division of Facilities as well as the approval of each building in which the individual wishes to place his or her posters. According to chapter 8570 of K-State’s publicity regulations, content of posts on campus bulletin boards “shall be free of statements, illustrations, or implications which are libelous or obscene.” “In accordance with the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, K-State does not regulate posters based on viewpoint. However, content-neutral time, place and manner restrictions can be imposed,” said Loleta Stump, customer service
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“As hard as it is to imagine someone having this opinion and being able to voice it, the First Amendment is a given right, and it’s the same right that allows me to voice my opposition towards these kinds of views, so we must find a common ground amongst
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ourselves and sometimes agree to disagree,” Taylor Brandenberger, junior in arts and sciences, said. After the surfacing of white supremacist posters on campus in September, Jack Ayres and Olivia Baalman, student body president and vice
president, released a statement, which read, in part: “These are acts of discrimination and they are not tolerable on our campus. This could be your opinion, and yes you are entitled to your own opinion. But we want to clearly state that we disagree with it. This university must harbor a safe and inclusive place.” In an email interview, Pat Bosco, vice president for student life, said free speech can also be balanced with promoting respect on university campuses. “I have always been a huge purist when it comes to the First Amendment, so while we will protect speech on the campus, we must take every opportunity to express in the strongest manner our university’s position of respect, diversity, inclusion and equity,” Bosco said. “Hateful speech is not speaking for my school but is protected speech. It also does not in any manner represent my school and I will do everything I can to take advantage of a teachable moment and hopefully be much louder than any protected speech that I believe to repugnant and against everything we are committed to as a K-State family.” According to university regulations, “only Office of Student Activities and Services or Division of Facilities personnel, or an entity of their designation, shall have the authority to remove posters.”
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THINK LOCAL ‘Historic’ arts center showcases talent, encourages education of arts MADISON OBERMEYER THE COLLEGIAN
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“Professors and bankers and business people and artists — we represent a little bit of everyone here.” Whether someone’s interests lie with lights, sound and other behind-the-scenes work on the technical side of a production, or with acting, singing and performing on stage, the MAC welcomes anyone who is willing to learn, Ward said. “Even if you’ve never acted before or sang before, we’ll teach you,” Ward said. “Students or community members interested in making art can take classes
and learn.” Ward said she is amazed by the talent surrounding and supporting the MAC. “It never ceases to amaze me,” Ward said. “We have a couple people in ‘Mary Poppins’ right now that have never been in a play before, and seeing them on stage ... it’s amazing to imagine that they’ve never acted before. They just light up when they’re on the stage.” Those interested in seeing a show at the MAC can come in, get a drink at the bar and simply enjoy a really fantastic show in a “great atmosphere.” “When you go to the mov-
ies, you’re sitting in a dark room,” Ward said. “Here, yeah, you’re sitting in a dark room, but something is different about the energy. You’re asked to engage.” The MAC also collaborates with Kansas State University to host a gallery with the K-State art department every spring. “These collaborations with K-State help students cross that invisible barrier between school and the community,” Ward said. “It can be tricky or scary for them to do, so these partnerships with the departments are a great way for students to get good experience.” If students have ideas for
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K-State rowing to open season in Oklahoma
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The Kansas State women’s rowing team will open its 2017 season in Oklahoma at the Head of the Oklahoma regatta on Oct. 7-8. The Head of the Oklahoma regatta will debut new Wildcat leadership with former rowers, Noelle Dykmann as assistant coach and Kayla Brock as graduate assistant. “The development side is a huge objective, and focusing on building the younger girls so they can make the boat stronger in the future,” said Dykmann in regards to what the main focus for the 2017-18 season is. Although Dykmann had no previous rowing experience before she came to K-State, she became a decorated rower during her time here Some of Dykmann’s impressive results include finishing with silver and bronze at Big 12 Championship races, four gold medals at the Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships and being named to the All Big-12 Rowing Team. Regarding her new responsibilities as graduate assistant, Brock said, “I get it, and I know what I’m supposed to do, so having to break that all back down to a redshirt who didn’t even know what a boat was
before they came here is crazy to me, so having to break it back down to basics is challenging but exciting.” Brock rowed for the Wildcats since 2013-14 and had an accomplished career during her time competing. Brock won gold four times at the Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championship and also medaled three times at the Big 12 Championships. “It’s a challenge — it’s no simple task,” Dykmann said. “It’s nice that I can work with people I can trust and care about a lot, but the biggest responsibility is coaching our freshman right now and pushing them to make them as strong as we can until we can pass them on to the racing squad and, in addition, to recruit.” Recruiting is one of the biggest focuses for Dykmann and Brock, as they believe it can be improved and is essential to push hard in order to find athletes willing to help build and find success for the program in the long run. Since the freshmen are all redshirted until they gain more rowing experience, this weekend will be the first time the novice women will have the opportunity to compete. The Head of the Oklahoma does not only feature Division 1 schools such as Tulsa and Oklahoma but also Division 2 universities and local clubs.
Volleyball takes on Horned Frogs at TCU AVERY OSEN
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The Kansas State volleyball team will look to break a two-match losing streak on Wednesday night as it travels to Fort Worth, Texas, to take on the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs at 8 p.m. on ESPNU. The Wildcats are now 8-8 overall and 1-2 in Big 12 play. The home court advantage has been important lately in this series, as the home team has come out on top in the last five matchups. K-State has been successful against the Horned Frogs, as they are 7-3 since TCU joined the conference in 2012. Wednesday night will mark the 300th career conference match for K-State Head Coach Suzie Fritz, in which she has won 168 of those. It will also be the program’s 400th match in Big 12 play. The last time the Wildcats were on the court, they suffered a straight set loss to no. 5-ranked, Texas in Austin. That was the 28th straight loss to Texas dating back to 2012, but junior outside hitter Kylee Zumach had a nice match, collecting 14 kills. The Longhorns offense
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and are being led in kills by Ashley Martin, who averages 3.08 kills per set, which is ninth in the conference. On the defensive side, the Horned Frogs are paced by Dani Dennison, who averages 4.82 digs per set, coming in at third Big 12 play. The absence for the Horned Frogs has been their ability to kill the ball, as they have a hitting percentage and opponent hitting percentage that puts
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KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (4-0) AT HOUSTON TEXANS (2-2)
Despite losing Dontari Poe and Jeremy Maclin in the offseason, as well as early injuries to Spencer Ware and Eric Berry, Kansas City is still the only undefeated team in the league. The Chiefs won a tightly contested game against the Washington Redskins on Monday, that ended with a last-sec-
ond field goal from rookie Harrison Butker. Quarterback Alex Smith is in a contract season and has been playing like it. Through four games, Smith has the league’s highest completion rate at 76 percent and has an 8-0 touchdown-to-interception ratio. After a rough 29-7 opening loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Texans have gone 2-1. Their success is in part thanks to the performance of rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson has started
them in the bottom of the conference. The Horned Frogs have yet to win a match since Sept. 16, when they beat Sam Houston State in four sets, and have yet to beat a team in a power five conference all season. The Wildcats will look to continue their dominance against TCU and go 3-3 all time when playing in Fort Worth on Wednesday night as first serve is set for 8 p.m.
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the last three games. In Sunday’s 57-14 victory over the Tennessee Titans, he threw for 298 yards and four touchdowns, and posted the week’s best QBR at 98.1. The primetime Sunday Night Football matchup will air on NBC at 7:30 p.m.
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High-profile college football will come early this week, as two ranked teams go at it on Thursday to go along with a full slate of games Saturday.
NO. 17 LOUISVILLE VS. NO. 24 NORTH CAROLINA STATE
Louisville’s only blemish on the season came at the hands of the nation’s new number two team, Clemson. The Cardinals will be sitting pretty if it can get by North Carolina State, as it will not play a team that is currently ranked. Junior quarterback Lamar Jackson is making a case to win back-to-back Heisman Trophies. Jackson has thrown for 1,636 yards and 13 touchdowns. He is also the team’s leading rusher with 437 yards and five touchdowns. In week one, NC State lost to the University of South Carolina 35-28 at a neutral site. Since then, the Wolfpack are 4-0, which includes a road win against then No. 12 Florida State. Junior quarterback Ryan
Finley has been about as efficient as anyone could hope. Finley has yet to thrown an interception this year on 192 pass attempts. Finley has complete 71.9 percent of passes for 1,403 yards. Thursday night football will kick off at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
NO. 23 WEST VIRGINIA VS. NO. 8 TCU West Virginia lost a nail-biter in week one to Virginia Tech 31-24. West Virginia’s offense has been on another level in its three games since, putting up 56, 59 and 56 points in its three wins. The Mountaineer offense is led by junior quarterback Will Grier. Grier has thrown for 1,374 yards on the year to go along with 13 touchdowns. His favorite target might be junior wide receiver David Sills V, who has caught seven of the touchdowns. TCU, one of the nation’s last remaining unbeaten teams, made a statement two weeks ago when it went to Stillwater, Oklahoma and beat then No. 6 Oklahoma State 44-31. Sophomore running back Darius Anderson has been a driving force behind the Horned
Frogs’ success. Anderson has ran for 422 yards and has also found the end zone six times. The Big 12 contest will kick off from Fort Worth, Texas at 2:30 p.m.
MICHIGAN STATE VS. NO. 7 MICHIGAN
Michigan State will go on the road for the first time this year, as its 3-1 record will be put to the test. The Spartans’ only loss came to Notre Dame, 38-18. Junior wide receiver Felton Davis III has shined so far for Michigan State. Davis III leads the team in receiving with 21 catches for 256 yards and four touchdowns. Michigan’s defense has been the driving force to its 4-0 start. The Wolverines have allowed 17, 14, 13 and 10 points in its games this season. Senior quarterback Wilson Speight will not play due to injury, so the Wolverines will be led by senior John O’Korn. O’Korn has thrown for 307 yards and a touchdown in the two games he has appeared in. The battle between the Michigan teams will kick off from Ann Arbor, Michigan at 6:30 p.m. on ABC.
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CAROLINA PANTHERS (3-1) AT DETROIT LIONS (3-1) Carolina is coming off a down-to-the-wire 33-30 victory over the defending champ New England Patriots, while Detroit narrowly conquered division foe Minnesota by a score of 14-7. Quarterback Cam Newton’s early season struggles were highlighted in a 13-34 loss to New Orleans when he threw three interceptions and no touchdowns. Newton bounced back against the Pa-
triots, going off for 316 yards and three touchdowns. The Panthers will look to veteran pass rusher Julius Peppers, who has racked up 4.5 sacks on the season. The Detroit Lions are off to a hot start in 2017. Their lone loss came at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons, and it was a controversial finish as receiver Golden Tate fell just short of a game-winning touchdown. The offense is averaging just under 25 points per game, but it is the defense that stands out. The Lions have forced 11 turnovers, and
have turned them into 47 points. The two teams will square off at 12 p.m. Sunday on FOX.
GREEN BAY PACKERS (3-1) AT DALLAS COWBOYS (2-2) To the surprise of no one, Green Bay is over .500 this season. A perennial powerhouse in the NFL, they remain one of the league’s toughest teams.
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OPINION: Now is the time to regulate the Second Amendment KAYLIE MCLAUGHLIN THE COLLEGIAN
In the wake of yet another mass shooting tragedy, I write this with shaky hands, but there isn’t as much shock weighing me down as there has been in the past. The thing is, I’m not surprised. Not a lot surprises me. The shooting in Las Vegas horrifies me, of course, but the element of surprise is gone. I am far too accustomed to waking up to a stream of news alerts announcing yet another record-breaking mass shooting in the United States. When will enough be enough? When will we finally realize that maybe guns don’t kill people, but they sure as hell make it easier? The right to bear arms is a right, yes. It was written into the U.S. Constitution by the Founding Fathers. But I have issues with the idea that we should have
unrestricted access to guns — weapons that have the potential to steal more than 50 lives and change the course of 500 more in 15 minutes or less. The first big issue I take with the modern interpretation of the Second Amendment is how much time has removed us from the era of the Founding Fathers. Weapons in 1776 were archaic compared to the rifles on the civilian market today. Their weapons were not semi-automatic. Their weapons took time to fire and reload. Their weapons could not be legally modified to fire 700 rounds per minute. This idea that the Founding Fathers were able to accurately judge how dangerous unabridged access to guns would be in the 21st century is ludicrous. They could not have even begun to imagine the technology that would be available today. The biggest and most important issue I have with the Second Amendment is that regu-
lations against it don’t exist. The Bill of Rights preserves the rights of man donned upon us by the Creator, but that doesn’t mean there shouldn’t be regulation of those rights. Amendments are regulated because otherwise America would have been overtaken by anarchy a long time ago. The First Amendment, arguably the most important and groundbreaking idea presented by the Founding Fathers, is regulated. Among other things, the First Amendment ensures American citizens’ rights to peaceably assemble, speak and print a free press. Threatening, hateful speech is not protected by the First Amendment, and rightfully so. Obscene speech — profanity, nudist expression, etc. — is also not ensured by the First Amendment. And finally, libelous or slanderous press is not protected by the First Amendment. For example, I cannot run around Manhattan topless,
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threatening to kill someone while holding a newspaper with a false headline claiming that President Myers has committed genocide. (I feel the need to clarify: I will not do any of that and President Myers has not committed genocide). None of what I would be doing in that hypothetical scenario is protected by the First Amendment. My expression would have been obscene. My statements would be threatening. My newspaper article would be fictitious and significantly damaging, therefore very libelous. The First Amendment is regulated to protect us, and the Second Amendment should be as well. This is especially important now that Las Vegas has broken another gruesome record for shooting deaths in the 21st century. Whenever people bring up the necessity of regulating gun purchases in the wake of tragedies like the shootings in
Las Vegas, Orlando, Florida, or Sandy Hook Elementary School, there is always a slightly louder voice shouting the ever-famous call to liberty, “Don’t Tread on Me,” in fear that their rights are in real danger. Realistically, a semi-automatic rifle isn’t required to protect a home, go hunting or whatever else people do with guns. Military-grade weapons should be reserved for military combat, not home defense. Honestly, if you’re really that afraid of your house getting broken into by a combative enemy who would require you to have an AR-15 to defend your family, you might want to consider moving. According to information published in the Gun Violence Archive, there have been over 270 mass shootings in the United States in 2017 so far, with a “mass shooting” defined as a single incident where at least four people are shot and/or killed.
The reality is that after so many mass shootings, any argument made against the regulation of gun purchases is invalid. The discussion right now shouldn’t be about how to increase hotel security to prevent future actions such as those of Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock. People should be talking about how to make it harder for individuals to have access to weapons in the first place. Stop professing your thoughts and prayers. Stop saying that it was a senseless tragedy. There’s a reason it happened on American soil, and there’s a way to stop it from happening again. Kaylie McLaughlin is a freshman in mass communications. 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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OPINION: GMOs are good for crop production, not harmful to us JASON DEFISHER THE COLLEGIAN
There are so many acronyms in our food these days. MSG, FDA, A&W and other scary abbreviations can make choosing what food to buy difficult for young adults. One of the most controversial food-related choices is whether we want to buy foods made with genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Unfortunately, there are many consumers who have an unfounded fear surrounding the creation and use of GMOs for food. The main arguments I
have heard against the use of GMOs are that there are dangerous chemicals being put into food crops and the science behind the modification is risky and imprecise. To an uninformed consumer, these arguments could seem to be true. However, the reality of genetically modifying organisms is very safe. The process of genetically modifying a crop is similar to cutting and pasting text while typing a paper. Desirable genes are taken from one healthy organism and carefully placed into a target organism to improve its genetic code. The process must be very exact, as any imperfections will result in
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failure. Some chemicals may be used on the cellular level to transfer and place the desired genes, but overall, chemicals do not affect the quality of the crop being modified. Once the genes are successfully placed in a target crop, the plants may reproduce and be harvested as usual in stronger, healthier numbers. The first inaccuracy in the argument against GMOs comes from the claim that there are harmful chemicals in the end product. While it is possible that there may be pesticide residue on the products, the Environmental Protection Agency
regulates pesticide use to the extent that rinsing affected products in the sink will wash off any pesticide residue. No additional unhealthy chemicals are added, as the Food and Drug Administration regulates what goes into making a genetically modified crop. The second inaccuracy comes from the argument that genetic modification is imprecise and risky. In all scientific endeavors, there are chances of negative outcomes. With genetic modification, such risks include lower biodiversity and possible transfer of allergenic genes. However, as mentioned previously, genetic modifica-
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tion is by no means imprecise. The scientists behind the modification must ensure that the gene is inserted correctly and there are no harmful effects before a GMO crop can be released to farmers. Instead of throwing random handfuls of genes at plants, scientists use a precise, delicate process to ensure success. The final problem I have with the anti-GMO crowd is that they spread fearmongering and false information. There are currently 11 genetically modified products available for American consumers to purchase, including corn, papayas, squash and others. However, anything
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OPINION: Student athletes don't receive special treatment BRIANNE SMITH THE COLLEGIAN
With fall sports well underway at Kansas State, a question has become apparent: are student athletes receiving special treatment in the classroom due to their player status? Student athletes are often allowed to be absent from class without penalty due to their extracurricular activities. After diving into this subject, I don’t think there are systems within the classroom to give student athletes an advantage in attendance points. “There’s leeway for any student participating in outside events for the university, not just student athletes,” said Alec Tefertiller, assistant professor of journalism and mass communications. It is important to understand there are systems in place for any student participating in outside university activity, not just student athletes, to be excused from class for events, but certain steps must be followed. “If a student athlete is going to miss class, a couple of things should happen,” Irma O’Dell, associate professor of leadership studies, said. Student athletes must present a note from the athletics department to their professors
with information regarding the situation and what days and assignments will be missed, O’Dell said. Student athletes must also be responsible for speaking to their professors and finding the time to make up assignments. “And I make a big deal about that,” O’Dell said. I could not find evidence of double standards for athletes throughout my investigation, whether it was special treatment from faculty or fellow students. When asked if he has noticed any special treatment from coworkers regarding student athletes, Tefertiller said, “I’ve never seen it personally.” It has become obvious to me that as far as absences and missed projects go, K-State instructors expect the same procedure to be followed by student athletes and non-athletes. Although a student athlete may be featured on ESPN for a big play they made over the weekend, it is often overlooked within the classroom. “I think most student athletes blend in — other students really don’t know someone is an athlete unless they’re paying close attention,” Tefertiller said. “When they’re not competing, they’re just students like everyone else.” I think the perceived difference in treatment of athletes
from faculty and fellow students comes from opinions and anecdotes rather than facts. “I feel like they receive extra help and are allowed extra time to do work, although I understand they do not have all the free time [non-athletes] do,” Alexis Harp, graduate student in public health, said. The issue of possible special treatment for student athletes within the classroom typically comes from other non-athlete students and their misunderstanding. What goes on behind the scenes, such as tutoring and set study time, is often overlooked by non-athletes. Although student athletes might want to prioritize their performance on the field or in the stadium, ultimately education in the classroom has to come first. “It doesn’t matter whether you are an athlete or not,” O’Dell said. “You’re here as a student ... and education is most important.”
This exhibition is sponsored by Anderson Bed and Breakfast, Little Apple Art Supply, Manhattan Broadcasting Company, and made possible in part by a grant from The Japan Foundation, New York.
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a free indoor-outdoor celebration of art for everyone! Saturday, October 7, 2017, noon-4 p.m. Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
• Watch Live painting performance by artist Enrico Isamu Ōyama • Make a print in GraficoMovil, a mobile printmaking studio/gallery • Meet the artists Sayaka Ganz and Fidencio Fifield-Perez • Demos and action art activities for all ages
Brianne Smith is a senior in mass communications. 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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In their last game, the Packers humiliated NFC North rival Chicago on Thursday Night Football 35-14. Leading wide receiver Davante Adams took a scary hit to the head, but he seems to be okay. Running back Ty Montgomery suffered a rib injury and is listed as day-today. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is stealing the show
yet again. In week two against the Atlanta Falcons, Rodgers became the 10th NFL quarterback to throw 300 touchdowns - and he did so in fewer games and attempts than anyone else. He has already passed for 1,146 yards and 10 TDs. Considering last season Dallas went 13-3 for the first time since 2007, Cowboys fans likely are disappointed in the team’s 2-2 start. Star running back Ezekiel Elliott hasn’t made the most
of his suspension being put off. Through four games, he’s amassed only 277 yards and two touchdowns. The Packers defense ranks 19th in the NFL, allowing 111 rush yards per game, so Elliott will have the chance for a break out game. It is worth noting that Green Bay defeated Dallas 34-31 in last year’s divisional round of the playoffs. The rematch will kick off at 3:25 p.m. Sunday on FOX inside AT&T Stadium.
Major support for this exhibition and related programs is provided by a grant from the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation’s Lincoln & Dorothy I. Deihl Community Grant Program, with additional sponsorship from UFM Community Learning Center at Kansas State University.