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Kansas State to announce $10M budget callback from colleges ALEX BRASE
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A 4.48 percent budget callback to each of Kansas State’s colleges is expected to be announced today or Thursday. The one-time cut, a roughly $10 million total funding reduction across the entire university, was first floated to department heads last week. “We will just be emphasizing that we’re still estimating the spring [semester enrollment], and we won’t really know final estimates for projections until February,” Cindy Bontrager, vice president for administration and finance, said Monday. Amit Chakrabarti, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, announced the final budget callback size in an email to department heads within the college. The callback is expected to be carried out in December, Bontrager said. “It’s going to decimate our college,” Chakrabarti said Friday. Chakrabarti said the potential $2.5 million slash in Arts and Sciences funding is
equivalent to the total cost to employ 25 faculty members. Ethan Erickson, assistant vice president for budget and planning, and Cindy Hollingsworth, director of K-State News and Communications, declined to offer any specifics about the callback Monday except that it would be disclosed this week. Chakrabarti was among the university leaders to give preliminary budget cut estimates to department heads last week. “[Department heads] should look at the number and say, ‘Woah, this is going to be ... very hard,’” Chakrabarti said. “I want them to prepare. There is no good way to handle budget cuts at this proportion.” The philosophy department was given a callback estimate of over $40,000, almost double the approximately $17,000 operating budget allocated. “In effect, they’re charging departments to exist,” Bruce Glymour, head of the philosophy department, said. Chakrabarti said the current semester’s enrollment decrease has been “very de-
structive” for the college he leads. Fall enrollment for the College of Arts and Sciences fell 5.08 percent this year, while freshman enrollment plunged 9.8 percent. K-State had a 4.14 percent decline in fall enrollment this semester, the biggest drop in fall enrollment in over 30 years. The university conducted a week-long search in mid-October to hire an enrollment consultant to assist the administration starting Nov. 17. The magnitude of the enrollment drop — nearly 1,000 students — exceeded what was expected by several university administration officials at the end of the spring 2017 semester, as previously reported by the Collegian. Bontrager said in May that the university budget for the 2017-2018 academic year would “very likely” face cuts, as it was constructed without any accommodations for lower enrollment whatsoever.
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K-State reports decrease in cases of stalking, KU and FHSU see rise MADISON OBERMEYER THE COLLEGIAN
Reports of stalking and burglary on campus at Kansas State University have decreased since 2014, while the University of Kansas and Fort Hays State University saw increases during the same time period. According to the 2017 Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report, reports of on-campus stalking crimes at K-State have decreased by 60
percent from 2014 to 2016. Meanwhile, KU and FHSU reported 83 and 66 percent increases since 2014, respectively. Charlotte Fathi, sophomore in architecture, said she and her friends take measures to ensure their safety on campus by walking in groups and being aware of the blue light phone boxes. “I’m on campus very late due to my major, and I live in Ford [Hall],” Fathi said. “I’ve never felt any issues walking
home alone at night, but I do know that my friends often have.” In late September, the Riley County Police Department filed a report for sexual battery and aggravated burglary involving a 20-year-old female victim. The assault took place very close to K-State, according to KSNT News.
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Social media post referencing KKK from Family of the Year member sparks outrage CONRAD KABUS RACHEL HOGAN LEAH ZIMMERLI THE COLLEGIAN
This image originated from Harper on Snapchat
A Kansas State University student, who is a member of K-State’s Family of the Year, is receiving backlash on social media over a Snapchat photo taken at Saturday’s football game. The photo depicts two people in white ponchos with the hoods pulled over their heads, alongside a caption that reads “Newest members of the Kstate [sic] Kool Kids.” Several Twitter and Facebook users shared the picture Tuesday, condemning the post as racist. The Snapchat photo in question was taken by Sarah Harper, freshman in mass communications, during a period of rain delays and thunderstorms. Harper did not immediately respond to a request for comment and deleted her Facebook account hours after the request, but a family spokesperson said Harper has since left her sorority, Chi Omega, and her family is in communication with the university. The Collegian reached out to Chi
Omega officials, but did not receive a response as of Tuesday evening. Harper is part of the Robinson family, who was recognized as the university’s 2017 Family of the Year Saturday, the same day the Snapchat photo was posted. The two individuals in the photo are related to the Robinson family, but are not K-State students, the spokesperson said. The Family of the Year is selected by the Chimes Junior Honorary Society. It is not a part of the university’s Parents and Family Association, according to Mindy Weixelman, director of Parent and Family Relations. When asked for comment, Kiley Moody, the society’s advisor, transferred the request to Jeffery Morris, vice president for communications and marketing for K-State, who provided a link to the Family of the Year webpage on the K-State website. Much of the Chimes Junior Honorary Society’s webpage has not been updated since 2015. Craig Robinson, family member and lawyer acting as the family’s spokesperson, said Harper’s actions are not representative of the family and that she was “goofing around.”
“It is unfortunate, and it was never the intent of the participants in the photo,” Robinson said. Robinson said Harper was “distraught” and wanted to quit school after receiving backlash on social media. Sarah Mullin, freshman in psychology, sent a message to Sarah Harper Tuesday in a GroupMe chat of approximately 300 freshmen K-Staters. Mullin said her goal was to “make a point,” as she does not appreciate racism on campus. “I hope that this is a message that no one thinks is funny or a joke,” Mullin said. Mullin provided the Collegian with Harper’s responses to her messages. “It was a mistake,” Harper wrote. “I didn’t think about who might see this and take offense, I was being stupid.” Ryan Kelly, student senator and sophomore in civil engineering and communications studies, said the Snapchat post and other incidents, such as the homophobic slur and white nationalist posters found on campus, affect student government and the student body. “From an SGA perspective, it’s very difficult to change the culture of campus. Stu-
dents of color are scared to walk around this campus,” Kelly said. Kelly also said more proactive measures are needed from the university in response to incidents related to racism and xenophobia. “A statement doesn’t do justice,” Kelly said. “We can’t just say something and expect all of the students that oppressed by these acts are going to feel better.” While he said he wants a stronger response from the university, Kelly said he is “frustrated” with social media backlash from students creating a public display with significant impact on Harper’s life. The university gave the Collegian a statement through the Division of News and Communications Services, reading: “Individuals posting through their private social media accounts do not represent or speak on behalf of the university. Our Principles of Community clearly articulate our shared values. Kansas State University is gathering facts about a post on social media that has generated significant comment and concern about racism. Once the facts have been gathered, the university will respond as appropriate.”
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Zac Masterson, senior in life sciences, said he has never felt threatened on K-State’s campus, though his friends feel differently. “Pretty much every girl that I know has said something about feeling scared at one point, especially with recent events,” Masterson said. “It seems at least once a week this year I’ve heard a girl talk about a guy or some story of stalking or assault.” Masterson said as a man, the issue does not come up as much. “As easy as it would be to
say that it’s the fault of culture norms that center the attention on girls, it’s just the facts,” Masterson said. “It seems like 99 percent of sexual assault cases or stalking cases are men to women, with the woman as the victim.” K-State offers programs seeking “to identify dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking as prohibited conduct” throughout the academic year and summer, totaling 19 possible programs. Jessica Garcia, sophomore in microbiology, said the first time she took K-State’s Assault
& Sexual Assault Prevention annual training she found the information extremely interesting to read through. “I think programs like that help to an extent, but some people just flip through it to get it over with,” Garcia said. “I think a lot of people, like me, just don’t worry about something bad, like getting kidnapped, happening to them on campus.” KU and FHSU also provide education on sexual assault and stalking; the Sexual Assault Prevention and Education Center at KU trained over 10,000 students, staff and faculty on sexual
violence prevention in person, and almost 20,000 students received the training online. Despite increases in cases of stalking at two of the three universities, all three saw a decrease in burglary rates from 2014 to 2016. K-State reported a decrease of 71 percent, and FHSU reported a 66 percent decrease. KU reported a 36 percent decrease. Fathi said she recalls an occasion when one of her personal items was stolen on-campus, calling it “something that just happens.”
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Featured Beach Museum artist paints mural for Aggieville art store TERESA HEDIGER THE COLLEGIAN
Enrico Isamu Ōyama was invited by the Beach Museum of Art to showcase his talent to Manhattan both inside and outside of the museum. As part of a collaboration between the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art and modern abstract artist Enrico Isamu Ōyama, an intricate black mural has been painted on the side of Little Apple Art Supply in Aggieville. The Beach Museum is also featuring Ōyama's exhibit, entitled "Ubiquitous." “Ubiquitous” is an exhibition displaying Ōyama's interests in Tokyo and American street cultures, Western abstract art and Japanese calligraphy. Much of his work features stark contrasts between black and white.
The idea for the new mural in Aggieville came from a conversation between Ōyama and Aileen June Wang, associate cua“When I was offered the opportunity of a solo show at the Beach Museum of Art, the curator Aileen and I discussed and decided to have an outdoor mural as one component of the show,” Ōyama said. Ōyama and Wang discussed several potential locations for the mural, including a billboard, before Wang made an agreement with Ruth Ridder, owner of Little Apple Art Supply. “I talked to the landlord and was reluctant initially because I didn’t want the brick to be painted on,” Ridder said. The mural, which is currently incomplete, can be found on the outside of Little Apple Art Supply's building. Ōyama isn't working on this
mural alone. He is also receiving some assistance from Patricia Melton, senior in Entrepreneurship and his own private staff. "On Oct. 3, I worked on it alone," Ōyama said. "But Patricia [Melton] from the art department will be an assistant for further process. She, along with two others, was also my assistant for installing another piece at the Mark A. Chapman Gallery in the Willard building this week." Ōyama said his unique art style has a variety of influences. “I’m very influenced by the aerosol writing culture of 1970s – '80s New York where writers painted their name on subway trains, so that mural has been an important art form for my practice,” Ōyama said. Students who have seen Ōyama's art on the side of the Little Apple Art Supply building said they don't know what
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The Art in Motion event at the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art on Oct. 7, 2017. the mural means, and they have created their own interpretations for it. “It represents anxiety and clutterness and confusion of the inner self,” Amanda Palmer,
graduate student in criminology, said. Other students said they are excited to see the mural when it is completed. “I love this," Jennifer Vogt,
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Dalton Schoen: Walk-on wide receiver and top player to watch DEAUNDRA ALLEN THE COLLEGIAN
The best things in life come unexpectedly. They can be life-changing, mind-blowing opportunities that you will forever be thankful for. In this case, sophomore Dalton Schoen got to live his dream playing for the Kansas State Wildcats football team and he “never thought it’d actually happen.” Schoen, a Blue Valley Northwest High School alum, was named the Kansas City Star male Scholar-Athlete of the Year for 2014-2015. He was also a finalist for the Wendy’s High School Heisman award. Schoen was not just known for his football skills, but also for his academic knowledge, as he got all A’s through high school. During his time in high school, he broke the Kansas high school record for receiving yards in a game. He got 380 yards on 12 catches with four touchdowns in 2014, and he also set the Kansas Shrine
Bowl’s game record with 169 yards. Schoen also ran in 42 receptions for 880 yards and eight touchdowns for the year of 2014, earning him first team all-state honors. Schoen was no stranger to K-State, as his parents and a majority of his family are K-State alums. “Growing up my whole life, I was a huge K-Stater,” Schoen said. “I’ve been going to football and basketball games all my life; obviously playing here was going to be a dream. I never thought it would happen. I always thought I wasn’t talented enough or would have the opportunity to play at this level. When the opportunity came, I took it and went with it.” Schoen talked about how surreal it feels to score a touchdown and live up to his dreams. He came on to the team as a walk-on in 2015. “To actually go up here and play and score a touchdown in the stadium, it’s honestly surreal; I can’t even describe it,” Schoen said. “I obviously dreamed about it
Justin Wright | COLLEGIAN MEDIA GROUP Dalton Schoen, sophomore wide receiver, during a press conference in Vanier Football Complex on Oct. 17, 2017. and never thought it would happen.” As Schoen continues to prove himself, many compare him to K-State alum and Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson. Nelson attended K-State from 2005-2007 and ended his career with 2,822 yards and 20 touchdowns. “I don’t feel like I deserve
that comparison,” Schoen said. “It’s definitely cool since I looked up to him growing up. I really admired him, and he was my favorite K-State player.” Schoen has yet to meet Nelson. As Schoen’s fame grows, he talked about how humbling it can be to become a role model.
“It’s pretty cool, it’s humbling to think about the fact that people look up to me,” Schoen said. “Hopefully they’re thinking it’s something they can do, too. Keep working, keep grinding and think you can make it.” Schoen discussed what he looks forward to each game after being on the team for two years. “I look forward to seeing us succeed,” Schoen said. “Seeing people make big plays, because that’s when it’s real fun. We love to see teammates succeeding, and you just get happy. Fans don’t see that or see us practice in the offseason. We know we go through so much for these 12 weekends.” Schoen talked about what he feels after scoring touchdowns. “It’s hard to describe,” Schoen said. “It starts with ‘whoa, what just happened’ and a little bit of shock, but then you just gotta keep on going, you got a game to play still, you just got to kind of refocus and lock it back in.
... Confidence comes from preparation; when I’m prepared, I know I’m ready to take it.” Schoen also talked about how being coached by head coach Bill Snyder. “Its incredible,” Schoen said. “To see someone changing the culture of this team and getting it back into the success category is great. It’s definitely cool to come and play for a coach like that.” When it comes to being in the spotlight more, Schoen talked about the expectations he thinks people have of him. “I’m sure at the beginning of the season I wasn’t expected to do much,” Schoen said. “Now that I have done some stuff and had some success, it’s more of an expectation than pressure.” Coach Snyder has briefly talked about Schoen in previous press conferences, and he still thinks Schoen can get better. “I think he can continue to be better,” Snyder said. “I don’t put any limits on how good someone can perform.”
Athletics releases $15 million renovation plan
Tennis team to compete in ITA Regionals this weekend after successful Wake Forest visit
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Kansas State unveiled plans to raise $15 million for renovating the baseball stadium and building a new women’s soccer complex Saturday. The renovations to Tointon Family Stadium, the baseball team’s almost 17-year-old facility, are a new clubhouse and renovated offices. It will also get a new façade and a new roof. The university also plans to build a more permanent facility for its women’s soccer team, which is in its first year of conference play. The new stadium will seat 1,400 people. The new soccer complex
will add more seating, restrooms and concessions and will remain in the space just south of Tointon. It also will get locker rooms, a lounge and new spaces for strength and conditioning where sports medicine staff can provide their services. The plan is for the new stadiums to be ready for the 20192020 school year. According to the Topeka Capital-Journal, $7.5 million in donations has already been pledged. They plan to begin construction once the fundraising reaches $10 million. K-State will collect all the money through donations and will not accrue debt or take money from state taxes. Any overruns will be paid through athletic department revenues instead of university funds.
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The Kansas State tennis team will travel to Lawrence to compete at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regionals Thursday through Sunday. At the Wake Forest Invitational last weekend, Kansas State finished 8-1 in doubles play, with three first-place finishes. Head coach Danielle Steinberg said he was impressed with the results of the tournament. “I think we had a lot of ups and downs throughout the weekend,” Steinberg said to K-State Sports. “We got a lot of wins on the doubles court, which I am pleased with considering we did not have much time to
work on doubles yet. We know we have the potential to be a very strong doubles team in few months if we perfect the fundamentals during the fall.” Senior Carolina Costamagna won two straight sets over Teodora Sevo from Appalachian State 6-1 and 6-4. Costamagna moves to 4-2 in singles play on the season after finishing the weekend in third place. In the B1 singles bracket, sophomore Ines Mesquita placed first. On the season, Mesquita is 6-0 in singles competition. John Benfer | COLLEGIAN MEDIA GROUP
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Senior Iva Bago prepares to serve at K-State’s match against Missouri at the K-State Recreation Tennis Courts on Feb. 10, 2017.
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What to watch in college football BRETT ENGLE
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IOWA STATE VS. TEXAS TECH Iowa State might be one of the hottest teams in the country right now. At 4-2, the Cyclones are coming off the biggest upset of the college football season — a 38-31 victory on the road against the University of Oklahoma — and 45-0 shutout against the University of Kansas. Sophomore running back David Montgomery has been huge for Iowa State’s success. Montgomery has run for 478 yards this year. He has also ran for eight of the team’s 11 rushing touchdowns. Texas Tech hasn’t been able to pull of the upset so far this year, as its two losses have came to good competition against Oklahoma State and on the road to the University of West Virginia. Junior wide receiver Keke Coutee has been a big part of the Red Raiders’ passing attack, as he
leads the team in receiving with 45 catches for 672 yards and 6 touchdowns. The Cyclones and Red Raiders will kick off at 11 a.m. on Fox Sports 1.
leads the team in rushing with 649 yards and 6 touchdowns, but is also the team’s leading receiver with 29 catches for 395 yards. The Big 10 battle will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on ABC.
MICHIGAN VS. PENN STATE
USC VS. NOTRE DAME
Michigan’s only loss this season came against one of its biggest rivals, Michigan State, but got a big scare last week as it took overtime to get by the Indiana Hoosiers, but the Wolverines won 27-20. Junior running back Karan Higdon has been a solid option in the Wolverine backfield. Higdon is second on the team in rushing, but only by two yards. He does lead the team is touchdowns however, finding the end zone five times. Undefeated Penn State will put its winning streak to the test in the next few weeks with games against Michigan, No. 6 Ohio State and No. 18 Michigan State. Junior running back Saquon Barkley has done it all for the Nittany Lions this year. Barkley
USC could very well be undefeated this year, but had that hope shattered a few weeks ago when the Trojans fell on the road to Washington State 30-27. Junior running back Ronald Jones II has been the leader of the Trojan offense. Jones has run for 640 yards and eight touchdowns on the year, both team highs. Notre Dame fell to Georgia 20-19 in week two, but since then, the Fighting Irish have taking care of business, currently riding a four-game winning streak. Notre Dame’s rushing attack is what has led them to its success this year. The team has four players who have rushed for over 200 yards, and those same four players have each found the end zone at least four times. USC and Notre Dame will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on NBC.
OPINION: With Ertz hurt, time for Thompson to see the field BRETT ENGLE
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With the Kansas State football team going in the wrong direction, and with starting quarterback Jesse Ertz having the injury bug, the quarterback situation for the Wildcats is a serious issue. Before we start, let’s make one thing clear: when Ertz is healthy, he’s the guy. He has proven to be a capable thrower and an exceptional runner. If Ertz is healthy and on the field, he is the best option at quarterback for the Wildcats. The thing is though, he is not healthy and is not on the field. Against Texas, Alex Delton looked pretty darn good. He ran the ball effectively against the Longhorn defense, but that could’ve just been because Texas didn’t scout for him. The biggest knock Delton probably has on his game is
his throwing ability. Delton, though it has been just limited time, hasn’t really proved that he can throw the ball against Big 12 defenses. Having the ability to run at the quarterback position is great to have, but it’s not necessarily a necessity. Having the ability to throw though is an absolute must. Speaking of quarterbacks who can throw, let’s talk about Skylar Thompson. Plain and simple, Thompson can absolutely sling it. Thompson has no experience at all against Big 12 opponents, but then again, Delton doesn’t have much either. At 3-3, what do the Wildcats have to lose? Why not give the freshman a shot to see what he can do? Personally, I think Thompson has the potential to be one of, if not the best, passer in Wildcat history. Chad May and Jake Waters are probably the top two in terms of most gifted throwers,
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but Thompson certainly has the ability to be right up there with them. Thompson isn’t a slouch on his feet either, as he can move a bit. Now when Ertz returns from injury, he’s going to see a majority of the snaps. But that doesn’t mean another quarterback won’t see time. Delton would be a good compliment to Ertz for a little change of pace. Have Ertz run the offense, then bring in Delton for a play or two to run the ball or the option. It’d be tough on a defense to have to defend the option with K-State’s deep running back group and the speed of Delton. Since it appears Ertz will be out for some time, either Delton or Thompson will have to step up and be the leader of the offense. If one of them separates themselves from the other, that quarterback might find himself atop the depth chart when Ertz graduates.
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Connection, 4-H and sisterhood: The Alpha of Clovia community MADISON BLEVINS THE COLLEGIAN
Alpha of Clovia is a 4-H cooperative leadership house near Kansas State’s campus. Women who are undergraduates taking 12 or more credit hours are welcome to apply to live in the house. When selecting women for the house, preference is given to those who were 4-H members for two or more years, but it is not required that members have a past in 4-H, according to the Alpha of Clovia website. Members are selected through an application and interview process. “Being from Michigan, I wanted to come to K-State and shower myself with people who had the same interests as me,” Madysen Eady, freshman in animal sciences and industry, said.
“We all have a common background, and I love all the friends I have made in my first year.” Scholastic achievement is an important part of Clovia’s requirements; a minimum GPA of 2.65 is needed for initiation and full membership. To maintain this requirement, there is a 24-hour study room in the basement of the house in which women have a quiet and relaxing place to study. Each woman in the house is assigned a variety of duties throughout the semester with first-year members having 4 hours of duties per week, and then that time requirement lowers by one hour each year one has lived in the household. This cooperative living lifestyle teaches the women responsibility and gives each other the chance to work together. Living at Clovia offers wom-
en the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of social events including a spring formal, a fall barn dance and homecoming activities. Community service activities are also completed by a majority of the girls. A new member will go through a semester-long period of training in which they learn all about the house policies, sisterhood and Clovia history. A new member will also receive a “big sister” to help guide her through not only initiation, but the ways of college itself. Big sisters and their “littles” usually become lifelong friends. Every Wednesday night there is a dinner a meeting that follows in which matters are decided within the house by the group and officers, who are elected by house members. “There is more to college
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The Alpha of Clovia House in Manhattan Kan. than just books,” Nancy Little, Alpha of Clovia housemother, said. “Clovia gives women the opportunity to learn responsibilities, get involved in social gatherings and make lifelong friendships.” A housemother has her own apartment in Clovia to provide
support and guidance to the women as well as attend all of the house events. Alumni advisors, who participate in house activities, are also available for support. Laurin Wagner, senior in industrial engineering, said she has lived in the Clovia house for two
years and is now serving her second year as an associate. “Clovia is a house full of strong, supportive, hardworking women that have a positive outlook on life and continue teachings of 4-H in their daily lives,” Wagner said.
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