Volume 5 | issue 3
Managing Editor
Katy Ibsen
Designer/Art Director
Shelly Bryant
Copy Editor
Christy Little
Advertising Account Executive
Ad Designer
Jenni Leiste
Chief Photographer
Jason Dailey
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Contributing Cathy Mores Photographers Tim Sigle
Terry Szel Contributing Writers Robin Farrell Edmunds Melony Gabbert Gloria Gale Mark Janssen Lou Ann Thomas Bethaney Wallace
General Manager
Bert Hull
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Dear Readers, If I could go back in time, I wish I would have known more about the Wildcats! Yes, I will confess, I am not a Wildcat. Even worse, I am a Jayhawk. But for a gal migrating east from Colorado, the University of Kansas seemed like the right destination. However, over the years as I have found myself working Manhattan in various capacities, many with the University. That said—my allegiance has begun to blur. As Manhattan Magazine continues to celebrate five years in print, I was sure I wanted to find a way to include Kansas State University in that celebration as I personally have come to enjoy so many things about it (despite not being an alumna). Additionally we have also welcomed many events, staff and faculty into our pages over the past four years.
Among those in our first issue we featured the wonderful Ruth Ann Wefald as a Q&A subject; jazz musician and professor Wayne Goins graced our cover; University President Kirk Schulz welcomed us into his residence; and we sat down with the wives of some of K-State’s accomplished coaches—to get the real story, of course! Today, we dedicate an entire issue to this great institution, from a glimpse of the new Australian Study Abroad program to a tour through the KSU Gardens, a quick flight with the K-State Flight team and a guide to K-State’s cultural attractions. If you find yourself chanting EMAW, you’ll agree this fall issue is a nice homage to a cornerstone in Manhattan and one I am proud to celebrate. Katy, Editor