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University, Riley County prepare for spring semester amid COVID-19 case surge JULIE FREIJAT staff writer
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published online on Jan.12. COVID-19 case numbers have since been updated to reflect the most recent counts. Riley County reported its highest jump in COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, Jan. 12, since the beginning of the pandemic. As of Jan. 19, there are currently 1,056 active cases in Riley County, with a 14-day positivity rate of 22.52 percent. Additionally, on Jan.12, the county reported that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment identified at least five cases of the Omicron variant in Riley County. Vivienne Uccello, public information officer for the city of Manhattan, said the KDHE tests only about two percent of the positive samples it processes for variants. Evidence suggests infections from Omicron might be milder, Uccello said. However, since a percentage of the population is still vulnerable, the more people infected with COVID-19,
the more people will end up hospitalized, she said. “So what we hope for everyone is that if they are positive, that they have a very mild case or even have no symptoms — we’ve had cases like that still, that someone tests positive and they don’t have any symptoms at all,” Uccello said. “And of course, that is always the hope — that somebody doesn’t get incredibly sick. Unfortunately, as we look at kind of the situation across Kansas, hospitals are filling up, and that is a serious concern.” The county also recently announced it can no longer provide contact tracing for all individuals who test positive for C OV I D - 1 9 because of the sheer number of cases it
is receiving. Health department director Julie Gibbs said that while Manhattan has been able to stay afloat, it is becoming difficult to transfer patients or keep them in the hospital because of strained facilities in the city and across the state. “We’re kind of at the point where we didn’t want to be — where we’ve tried to prevent ourselves from being this whole time,” Gibbs said. “And now, the students coming back that adds another layer — or could add another layer — to this whole thing. Just adding more
numbers, possible cases. So we really encourage the students when they come back to continue those safety precautions that we’ve been preaching this whole time.” Droves of students have returned to Manhattan after spending weeks in their home counties — some of which are experiencing high positivity rates. A 29.6 percent 7-day positivity was seen in Johnson County last week. For the week of Jan. 3-7, the campus positivity rate at K-State jumped to 26.35 percent after remaining under 10 percent since November.
During the week of Jan. 1014, the campus positivity dipped slightly but remained over 20 percent at 25.99 percent. Aryn Price, director of risk management and quality improvement at Lafene Health Center, said individuals being tested at Lafene are primarily symptomatic. Thomas Lane, vice president of student life and dean of students, said the university is actively adjusting with the return of students this semester. “We’re committed to in-person learning, with the understanding that faculty have the ability to temporarily adjust their class modality based upon how the pandemic is impacting their
class,” Lane said. Price said Lafene will be receiving more testing machines to offer additional testing, and the university is ensuring that students in isolation are well cared for. Additionally, Lane said supervisors are encouraged to provide hybrid work environments where appropriate, and K-State is currently maintaining its mask mandate. Lane also said the university is working to maintain an in-person learning environment. “We know that’s important for students, we know it’s important for students’ mental health, we know that for many of our students, the completely online or remote environment is not conducive to their academic progress,” Lane said. “And so we’re committed to that in-person learning environment. But of course, with a pandemic, things can change and we remain to be flexible and giving each other grace as we continue to navigate through these unprecedented times.”
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The Black Student Union at Kansas State and the Big XII Council on Black Student Government host a Solidarity Rally on Nov 4, 2017.
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After a rise in COVID-19 cases, Christopher Burrell, senior in mechanical engineering and Big XII Conference Chair, announced on Twitter that the Big XII Conference on Black Student Government will now be held virtually. With this year’s theme being “Health, Wealth and Knowledge of Self,” Burrell said this is the best choice for everyone involved. “In order to stay true to the commitment of Black Health, set forth in the theme of the conference, we truly believe this is the best decision,” Burrell shared on Twitter. According to the Black Student Union website, the virtual conference will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m to 2:30 p.m., and is open to high school and college students.
The day will begin with keynote speaker, Shamiel Gary, who — according to his website — is “an inspirational former NFL player committed to impacting lives through professional speaking and community service.” Following Gary’s speech, participants can attend two breakout sessions focusing on developing leadership skills, challenging self-efficacy and bringing awareness to social and political issues, according to the Black Student Union website. Burrell said in the Twitter statement that he encourages people to still attend the event. “Nevertheless, the Big XII Council on Black Student Government will be hosting a 2022 virtual conference that we highly encourage all of you to attend; more information about that conference will be coming soon,” Burrell said.
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Coco Bolos Wood Fire Grill and Cantina closing its doors KELSEY VOLK copy chief
After 24 years in business, Coco Bolos Wood Fire Grill and Cantina will close its doors permanently on Saturday, Jan. 22, according to a press release from HCI Hospitality. Located at the corner of Bluemont and North Manhattan Avenue, Coco Bolos is known for its south Texan and southern New Mexican cuisine. The closure comes after its parent company, HCI Hospitality, said it had lost its lease. “Coco Bolos has been a destination for so many in the area and those returning to Manhattan for a visit,” owner Dave Dreiling said in the press release. “It’s been an honor to serve Manhattan
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Students who are immunocompromised or at high risk are encouraged to contact the Student Access Center to work out accommodations they might need, Lane said. “I think we’re beginning to recognize that COVID is going to be with us for the foreseeable future and that we need to figure out ways to coexist with it without completely disrupting our lives,” Lane said. “And so I think that the steps that we’re taking are congruent with that approach.” Methods of Mitigation Gibbs, Uccello, Price and Lane all said they encourage students to get vaccinated if they haven’t. “That’s one of the most important things that any student can do — if they’re not vaccinated, and it’s safe for them to do so, to get vaccinated,” Lane said. “We know that getting vaccinated and
and to be a small part of this community.” Hannah Butler, freshman in human development and family sciences, said she was surprised and sad to see the restaurant close because of its lively atmosphere. “There’s always a lot of people there. I’ve never gone when it’s empty and quiet,” Butler said. “It always seems like it’s a party in there. It’s a happy, fun environment, so I like to go there because it’s always a positive experience.” Emmalee Daniels, sophomore in elementary education, said she is sad to see Coco Bolos go because it is her family’s favorite place to eat when they visit Manhattan. “My parents love the breakfast there,” Daniels said. “That was one of the
first places that we went to when I toured the campus as a junior.” Daniels said she believes many people are sad about the closure and hopes the restaurant finds a new location. “It’s unique to Manhattan, so seeing it go is really sad,” Daniels said. “I really want them to find a new location because they do have so many customers flowing through. I know a lot of people would follow them.” HCI Hospitality has released no plans to open a new location, but confirmed that Coco Bolos will still be available for catering and continue to operate out of its offsite catering kitchen.
being boosted is the best preventative measure for serious illness or hospitalization.” Lafene continues to offer appointments for vaccinations, Price said. Additionally, pharmacies in the area are offering vaccinations, Uccello said. The health department also offers vaccinations. Students are encouraged to continue wearing masks indoors — and it is still required inside campus buildings. Gibbs said students should continue to wear cloth masks if that is all they have available. “There is evidence out there saying that you should look more toward an N95 or surgical mask with this new variant but right now, just whatever you have,” Gibbs said. “Continue to mask up, and I think ... it’s more important to wear your mask right, whatever mask you wear.” Further guidance on masking can be found on the Centers for Disease Control website.
The CDC recently updated its isolation and quarantine guidelines for COVID-19, and the KDHE followed suit. The new guidelines shorten both the isolation and quarantine times. K-State has also updated its isolation and quarantine guidelines to reflect these changes. Gibbs said the health department is primarily preparing for the incoming students by providing ample information that is consistent with K-State. “K-State has done a great job of communicating with us, with all of their messaging and with what kind of testing they’re doing and how their vaccination efforts are going,” Gibbs said. “So we have a good relationship with the university and with Lafene Health Center, so that’s good — we have that on our side.” Additionally, Gibbs said the health department is working on ensuring they have enough testing and vaccine supplies. Uccello said students
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Coco Bolos is set to close Jan. 22, 2022 after announcing it had lost its lease.
should take all the safety precautions they have been hearing about since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. “So wear a mask if you’re out in public, if you are sick at all, even if you think you just have a little cold or something mild, please stay home,” Uccello said. “It’s possible that you have one of those mild cases and could still spread the virus to somebody who’s more vulnerable.” Uccello also encouraged students to get their information from reputable sources like a medical provider at Lafene or the CDC or KDHE websites. “We’re always happy when students return to town — they’re an important part of our community,” Uccello said. “We just encourage everybody to take precautions and stay safe ... So do everything in your power to protect yourself and fellow students and your family members, and we would very much appreciate it — we want you to stay healthy.”
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Lafene Student Health Center on Sept. 27, 2018.
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New ordinance allows open containers during approved events ALEXANDER HURLA asst. news editor
The Manhattan City Commission passed an ordinance to allow open containers during licensed events in Aggieville, downtown Manhattan, City Park and Twin Oaks Sports Complex. Dennis Cook, the Aggieville Business Association director, said the ordinance — which passed on Dec. 21, 2021 — only applies during approved events. “It will be specific times, and those have to be applied for at least 30 days out. And if you have everything all committed as far as the proper caterers, et cetera, it still goes before the city commission,” Cook said. “The city commission, every time, can say yes or no. So, it’s not a blank check for us to do anything.” Cook said the organization in charge of an approved event must maintain a safe environment.
“It has to be a licensed caterer, and then they have to have a perimeter set up that can be monitored,” Cook said. “They are responsible for everyone of all ages inside that perimeter.” Because the ordinance allows larger spaces than beer gardens, Cook said it would allow families with children to be together during events. “We can have an open space where everyone can move around,” Cook said. “You have to be 21 years old to consume, but you don’t have to be of age to be in there. So it opens up the space to make a much more friendly atmosphere.” Stuart Marshall, a Manhattan resident, said the ordinance is beneficial for the community for a similar reason. “I think it will be more fun at festivals because you can hang out outside and see more people,” Marshall said. “There’ll be more space to meet people, so I think
it’s a good thing for Aggieville and for Manhattan.” While Cook said this is beneficial for Aggieville, he said there would be an adjustment period. “We’re going to learn a lot here this spring,” Cook said. “We have two events: March 19 is St. Patrick’s Day, and then April 2, we’re bringing back the Eagle Showdown, which is the cattle drive that we did last spring. And both of those are applying for the open container. Those two will be kind of our guinea pigs to see what works and what doesn’t work.” Once those events and others take place, Cook said he believes the community will recognize the benefits of the ordinance. “I think by the time we get around to the third or fourth time we do this, everybody will start to really see the opportunities,” Cook said. “But we have to get through a couple of basic events first. Once the weather turns nice
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and we’ve got a couple of these under our belts, I think we’ll start to see some other opportunities.” According to Lauren Thomas, a Manhattan resident, she frequents Aggieville three to four times a month. She said she is curious about how the city will enforce the ordinance. “It sounds like something that could help drive business in Manhattan,” Thomas said. “I just hope it doesn’t turn into something where people are getting drunk all over the place and ruining it for everyone else. I doubt it will, but we’ll see.” Cook said the city commission is adamant that this will not happen. He said there are enough control measures to ensure events are safe for everyone attending. “The first thing they want to do is make sure it doesn’t turn into some sort of a free-for-all event where they don’t have any control,” Cook said.
In addition to providing a safe environment, Cook said opportunities for events to use the ordinance would increase as Aggieville grows.
“As we redevelop it and we get a lot more green space down here in Aggieville, it’s just going to get better and better for us,” Cook said.
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OPINION: Successes, failures from President Biden’s first year AJ SHAW staff writer
It’s been one year since President Joe Biden raised his right hand and took the Oath of Office for President of United States. Since then, he has faced a whirlwind of challenges and successes. While his first year saw many more struggles than successes, let’s look back at some of the things he did well and struggled with during 2021.
SUCCESSES
Honorable mentions include passing a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, unemployment dropping to 3.9 percent and appointing and confirming more than 40 federal judges.
RECORD JOB GROWTH:
Biden’s administration set a record for jobs created in the first year of a presidency. Since Biden
entered office on Jan. 20, 2021, his administration added six million jobs, one million less than his predecessor created before the COVID-19 pandemic. While an argument can be made that these numbers are because of many returning to work following the pandemic, it is still an impressive statistic for the administration.
PASSING A BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW:
This will go down as Biden’s biggest success from his first year. Even though in-fighting in Congress delayed the passage of the bill, Biden became the first president in decades to pass an infrastructure bill with bipartisan support. The $1.2 trillion package allocates $110 billion for roads, bridges and other major projects and $65 billion for broadband development along with other spending priorities.
VACCINE DISTRIBUTION:
Building off his predecessor’s Operation Warp Speed, the Biden administration has overseen the vaccination of millions of Americans against COVID-19. As of Jan. 18, 2022, 63 percent of Americans are described as “fully vaccinated,” meaning they’ve received either two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Seventy-four percent of Americans have received at least one shot. Over 600 million doses have been distributed by the U.S. government and 82 percent of the vaccines have been used.
FAILURES:
Honorable mentions include failure to unify the country, a border crisis and supply chain shortages.
AFGHANISTAN:
The botched withdrawal from Afghanistan and takeover of the country by the Taliban was the defining moment of Biden’s first year in office. The U.S. began withdrawing troops in July, which led to the Taliban building up their forces to take over the country. By mid-August, disaster ensued as the Taliban took over Afghanistan with Americans and Afghan allies left behind. Biden promised to have every American and Afghan ally to the U.S. removed by Aug. 31. However, as of Jan. 5, 2022, hundreds are still left behind. Biden and the U.S. received widespread condemnation from the withdrawal, especially after thirteen U.S. service members were tragically killed in the Kabul Airport bombing on Aug. 25, 2021. Biden saw his approval numbers, which were in the high-40s to low-50s at the time of the withdrawal, drop into the lowto-mid-40s.
INFLATION:
Inflation has been another big-ticket issue for the Biden administration, and many Americans have soured on the President’s response to it. When Biden entered office in January 2021, inflation sat at 1.4 percent. By January, inflation was at seven percent, the highest it has been since June 1982. The administration initially downplayed the threats of inflation, calling it a “short-term problem.” However, in late 2021, the administration admitted that inflation could last until the end of 2022. Republicans have continued to criticize him for this, and it could lead to major issues for his party in the midterm elections.
COVID-19:
This has been a mixed bag. Biden’s central campaign argument was that he would
better address the pandemic unlike his predecessor, Donald Trump. Unfortunately, cases remain on the rise under Biden from COVID-19 because of a string of new variants emerging, and more people died from COVID-19 in the U.S. in 2021 than in 2020. While this is certainly not Biden’s fault, people are starting to grow impatient, and the president has seen once high approval numbers on COVID-19 dwindle to the mid-40s. AJ Shaw is a Collegian staff writer and a sophomore 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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I’m ready to meet more.” Being consistent with even small resolutions can add meaning to everyday life. However, this is often easier said than done. Sprague said being organized and self-disciplined can make keeping up with goals more doable. “I keep a planner, which helps me visualize my habits,” Sprague said. “That way, smaller goals don’t slip through the cracks. Plus, it’s super satisfying to cross things off and look back at all I accomplished over the year.” With some pandemic restrictions re-strengthening, certain resolutions might be off of the table. While this might not be the year to backpack through Europe or make it to that music festival you’ve been eyeing, there are still plenty of ways to pack it with intention. Jonn Frey, junior in animal science and industry, said he plans for 2022 to be a year of personal growth. “My new year’s resolution is to feel more connected with myself from a spiritual standpoint so that I can understand what I want,” Frey said. “I plan to focus on my career and not worry about smaller, unimportant things that don’t benefit me.” For many, 2021 was a challenge of epic proportions. While very abnormal circumstances continued, normal responsibilities began to demand attention again. Through organized efforts to stay on track, Frey said he wants to improve on some of this past year’s shortcomings. “I always plan out my day beforehand,” Frey said. “I remind myself at the start of every day that this year I have to focus on myself because last year wasn’t really good in that way.” Whatever your resolutions for the next year are, staying intentional and consistent with them might make 2022 the best yet — maybe turning this year’s unprecedented events into better ones.
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Andrew Garfield embodies Broadway legend in Netflix film ‘Tick, Tick, Boom!’ MADDY DANIELS asst. arts & culture editor
Still coming down from the high that was “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” I found myself needing to fill my time with more Andrew Garfield content. He is truly wonderful in everything he does and — while this might be an unpopular opinion — is my favorite Spider-Man. There, I said it. I was rummaging through Netflix trying to find something to watch when I saw that Garfield was starring in a new Netflix film called “Tick, Tick, Boom!” My excitement soon dwindled upon realizing that the movie is a musical. This might be another unpopular opinion, but I am not a fan of musicals. Entire movies or performances communicated through song and filled with masses of people who just happen to know the
words and dance moves to the same tune is just not the experience for me. However, I do like “Hamilton” — albeit only the first half — and saw that “Tick, Tick, Boom!” is directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. With the thought of Miranda and Garfield together, I pressed play hoping for the best. Exceeding my expectations, this movie was stellar. Garfield can and will conquer the world. He has played such a broad range of characters, and with no background in theater or vocals, he embodied this role perfectly and his voice is incredible. I liked him so much that I’ve been listening to the soundtrack on Spotify. The film follows the real-life story of Jonathan Larson, a musical composer most famous for writing the hit musical “Rent.” In his up-andcoming days, Larson is desperately trying to make it big
before his 30th birthday, which is quickly approaching. He feels that once you turn 30, your big shot is over, comparing himself to many others who found success in their “youth.” Battling trials with friends, his love life and his career, the film exudes a feeling of claustrophobia, as he panics with only days left before his birthday to finish his musical “Superbia” and get it picked up by a producer. The movie opens with charming home-video-like shots of Garfield as Larson that mimic real-life footage of Larson taken by his friends when he was performing “Tick, Tick, Boom!” or working his diner day job. The entire movie was so emotional and full of passion, which I don’t think could have been conveyed without songs. The opening track, “30/90,” is my favorite. Garfield shows
off his voice accompanied by energetic piano, drums and electric guitars. The lyrics follow the idea of the pressures of finding success in your twenties, which is very relatable to me and many others around my age — the pressure to get your life together, find a stable career, have a family and a mortgage before the clock runs out on your last day of being 29. As Larson juggles his anxiety over his musical, he also has his failing relationship to worry about. His girlfriend Susan (Alexandra Shipp) needs more from him and is ready to move on from their cramped New York City apartment in all its early-90s glory, but Larson can’t seem to let go of his dream for her. Her ballad “Come to Your Senses” nearly had me in tears as she beautifully sings about opening up her feel-
ings, but still can’t be seen or heard past Larson’s desperate desire to chase success. Another tear-inducing theme of this film is the hardships Larson’s friends faced against the HIV/ AIDS epidemic. Several of Larson’s friends are diagnosed and fight the stigmas and fears of the virus, eventually showing Larson to slow down and count the blessings he has in his friends, because they might not be here tomorrow. Ultimately, this film was packed with fun and emotional songs that I’m sure many can relate to and will have on repeat. Miranda’s directing and Garfield’s acting had me in awe as they told the story of
a beloved man taken too early. Larson died on Jan. 25, 1996 — the night before the first Off-Broadway preview performance of “Rent.” Take it from a non-musical lover: everyone needs to see this.
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College seniors offer tips, tricks, advice for university living CLAIBORN SCHMIDT arts & culture editor
Moving to college comes with a lot of new experiences and challenges, but roommates can serve as built-in supporters and friends. Although living with others can be a blast, there are also times when it can get difficult, especially when living with close friends. Sierra Staatz, senior in chemical engineering, suggested making compromises with those you live with. “To avoid issues beforehand, it’s best to come up with a compromise,” Staatz said. “If one roommate likes to stay up later than the oth-
er, allow Thursday through Saturday to be late nights and the other nights have a set quiet time.” Olivia White, senior in marketing, finds confrontation to be beneficial in her house with her three roommates — as long as it is handled correctly — because it allows for the issue to be talked about and resolved. “Confrontation isn’t the enemy, it actually resolved a lot, if done correctly,” White said. “Make house rules and expectations before moving in and just communicate plans to eliminate issues.” White said she suggests being aware of your space as well as your roommate’s,
especially when it comes to the kitchen — an important shared space in any home. White also said it’s important to be considerate of the temperature of the house, as you could make the house too cold or too hot for others living there. “A pet peeve is not enough freezer space, buying too much and not being aware of space for others and turning heat too high,” White said. When stressed with classes or other circumstances, smaller pet peeves might become more annoying. White said it’s important to take a step back and constructively approach the situation.
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“My biggest advice is realizing people were raised differently, so be patient. But also communication — if something is bothering you, talk about it,” White said. “If you don’t and you let it bother you, it could turn into an argument instead of a civil conversation.” Roommates give you the opportunity to have buddies to hang out with at home, at the store, at the gym, at dinner and even late-night ice cream runs. “Some of my favorite memories with my roommates are random late-night
trips to get ice cream or going to the rec together,” Staatz said. “My favorite memories would be taco bar night, game night, last-minute trips to a restaurant and even grocery trips,” White said. Along with moving out of your parents’ houses and into a college house, dorm or apartment, you have the chance to make the space your own, from decorating to furniture. “A great tip for decorating on a budget: get thrifty by buying used items. It’s college, so not everything has to
match perfectly,” Staatz said. Staatz and her two roommates have used memories and keepsakes as decorations and even used polaroid pictures to decorate their Christmas tree this past season. Roommates are a great part of college and life — forever friends that help teach you lessons, like how to live with others, be considerate and respectful. They are a great way to help you through your time in and out of college.
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Comedian Taylor Tomlinson gets candid about city-living in new podcast JARED SHUFF editor-in-chief
Coming off the success of her 2020 Netflix special “Quarter-Life Crisis” and releasing her second special sometime this year, 28-year-old comedian Taylor Tomlinson has seen a lot of success in her young career. However, that success doesn’t cure the uncertainty of an ever-changing world — especially in the unfamiliar territory of bustling New York City. Born and raised in sunny California, moving to New York City was a major environmental adjustment — even more so during a pandemic. With shows across the country each week and split-living between coasts, the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree created her “Sad in the City” podcast to journal her experiences, feel-
ings and struggles in NYC. “The genesis of this podcast, really, is that I had a week in New York that I was extremely sad — like, just rock-bottom depressed,” Tomlinson said during the first episode. “And it was not the first time I felt that way in New York … I had gotten to this point where I was so lonely here that if people recognized me on the street, I would make them talk to me for longer than I think they were even comfortable.” “Sad in the City” — a playon-words of the show “Sex in the City” — mixes comedy, vulnerability and the general uncertainty of the world. With topics like loneliness, main-character energy, a West Coast vs. East Coast smackdown and making friends as an adult, the podcast serves as an outlet for Tomlinson’s successes and failures of trying to make it as a New Yorker.
“If you are an insecure person, who’s afraid of being judged, do not come to New York because people are judging you,” Tomlinson said on the podcast. “In New York, I do think people are judging you — so hard. And you just have to get good with it.” While New York City is the podcast’s focus, it is full of relatable content for anyone dealing with the craziness of finding out where they belong in the world. Co-hosted with podcast producer and co-founder of Gotham Podcast Studios, Brianna Peters, the two often go off on tangents about mental health, finding purpose and more. “…Once I achieved everything I wanted to and had the career I wanted to have and had to face the fact that I wasn’t the type of person that I wanted to be with forever,” Tomlinson said on the podcast, “it was mostly
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just realizing that I wasn’t where I wanted to be, and I wasn’t this great person I thought I was. … It’s tough, and your young
adulthood is just constantly punctuated by those moments.” With seven episodes already out and new episodes released ev-
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MEN’S BASKETBALL CLAWS BACK TO BEAT TEXAS JOSH READ staff writer
The Kansas State men’s basketball team took down its second-straight ranked Big 12 opponent on Tuesday, Jan. 18, beating No. 23 Texas in a 66-65 nail-biter. With 3:30 left in the game, the Wildcats (10-7, 2-4) were down 60-65 against the Longhorns. A pair of clutch buckets from sophomore guard Nijel Pack — along with two made free throws from junior guard Markquis Nowell — put the Wildcats ahead 66-65 with 12 seconds remaining. On the final play of the game, Texas’ Marcus Carr drove to the basket, took a step back and shot over Pack. The ball bounced off the rim, the backboard and the rim again
before landing in the arms of senior guard Mark Smith. In just four days, K-State knocked off two nationally-ranked teams after beating No. 19 Texas Tech on Saturday, Jan. 15. The Wildcats were led all game by Smith, leading the team in points (22) and rebounds (8). The Missouri transfer was aggressive on the court from the get-go and was a vital part of K-State’s late resurgence. “I just felt like with the switches I had on me that I can really attack the basket. And I’ve really been doing a better job of playing under control and getting to my spots on the floor,” Smith said. “So that’s what I kept trying to do and just kept attacking the basket, and I felt like I could get downhill when I wanted to.”
K-State struggled at the start of conference play, largely because of the number of players and coaches out because of COVID protocols. Head coach Bruce Weber missed multiple games, replaced by assistant coaches Shane Southwell and Jermaine Henderson. Now that the team is back together, head coach Bruce Weber believes there is a high ceiling for this squad. “I think the biggest thing above all is that our players have taken ownership of our team, and a player-driven team is much better than a coach-driven team,” Weber said. “The good leadership by Mike McGuirl, Mark Smith. I think Ish [Massoud] has been a good vocal leader. Markquis [Nowell] and then even Nijel [Pack], slowly
but surely, is speaking up. We’re guarding people. They had to learn. They had to figure it out. You tell them a lot of things, but sometimes you gotta go through it. And they found out this league is tough and you got to guard and be tough. If you do that, it gives you a chance, and we’re starting to make good basketball plays on the offensive end, which is important.” Even though the Wildcats have taken down two ranked opponents this past week, they face their biggest rival and potentially biggest challenge this season when they face off against No. 7 Kansas this Saturday. “We’re starting to be the team that we believe we could be from the start, but it’s just a start. Long season, long grind and quick turn around,” senior guard Mike McGuirl said. “We
play one of the best teams in the country on Saturday, so it’s about being ready for the next one.” K-State is led in scoring by Pack (15.5 ppg), Nowell (12.0 ppg) and Smith (11.3 ppg), and will look to beat Kansas for just the fourth time in the past twenty matchups. The Wildcats’ most recent win
over the Jayhawks came on Feb. 5, 2019, when the Barry Brown Jr. led Wildcats won 74-67. The 295th meeting of the Dillon’s Sunflower Showdown will take place at 3 p.m. in Bramlage Coliseum and will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
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Women’s basketball fights back after late collapse in win over Kansas NATHAN ENSERRO asst. sports editor
The Kansas State women’s basketball team (14-4, 4-2) bounced back from two-straight losses this past week with a 69-61 win over Kansas in the Sunflower Showdown at Bramlage Coliseum Wednesday night. “This is a big win for us to come off of the two we had,” head coach Jeff Mittie said. “I have a feeling I’m going to be saying, ‘Oh yeah, that’s another big one, another big one.’ I think all 18 [Big 12 games] are going to be that way.” While the eight-point win might seem large, the game was very much in doubt as K-State started down a similar path to its late-game collapse against Iowa State. Missing shots and turning the ball over in the face of the Kansas press defense, K-State watched its lead shrink from 16 to zero with three minutes to go. “I thought we played really well until about the 5:50 mark,” Mittie said. “[There were] three particular plays where they made big-time plays. … We’ve got to learn to balance that stretch because you don’t want to get passive, but you’ve also got to make smart, aggressive plays.” K-State turned to Ayoka Lee to help stem the Jayhawk assault, turning to her on the offensive end each time the lead dipped below three. “I think Yokie [Lee] really carried us in that stretch,” Mittie said. “She hit two big turnaround
shots — tough turnaround shots — against a really good defender. I think we were able to take a deep breath and relax a little bit and finish it off.” Lee wound up with 25 points and 15 rebounds in her 12th double-double of the season. She also turned away a pair of Jayhawk shots. “Lee’s terrific,” Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider said. “She’s very difficult to guard just possession after possession. I think most people in this league would live with 25 [points], it’s when she gets 35 you know you’re really in trouble.” The Wildcats also looked to a full student section for support. “That’s the best student crowd we’ve ever had. That was so awesome,” Mittie said. “I appreciate them staying. … They were a big part of us continuing to have the energy when we gave back the lead. When you’re walking out there, there’s a pride that comes from stepping up and finishing the plays. For them to get to play in front of their fellow students and have that kind of student crowd, I’ve got to believe is pretty special for them.” K-State finished the game on a 10-2 run after allowing Kansas to tie the ballgame a second time with 2:21 to play. Kansas would not score another field goal the rest of the match-up. The Wildcats got off to another slow start, struggling to feed Lee for the game’s opening seven minutes. Their defense kept them close enough that a couple of
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K-State freshman guard Jaelyn Glenn faces off against rival Kansas during the women’s basketball team’s 69-61 win over the Jayhawks on Jan. 19, 2022. quick runs gave them a four-point lead at the end of the first. K-State was outscored in the third quarter but managed to take a one-point lead into the half before exploding out to a nine-point
lead to start the fourth quarter. Mittie’s team would build that lead out to 16 points early in the fourth quarter. “I just wanted us to relax and compete. I didn’t think we
did that in Lubbock very well,” Mittie said. “For 35 minutes, we did it very well and then probably the last two and a half minutes.” Freshman guard Serena Sundell scored 15 points and
dished out seven assists while playing the final four minutes with four fouls. Up next for K-State is a visit from No. 14 Oklahoma at 1 p.m. on Sunday on ESPN+.
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Wildcats look for third-straight Top-25 win in Sunflower Showdown LANDON REINHARDT sports editor
The Kansas State men’s basketball team (10-7, 2-4) looks to keep its upset-streak alive as the Wildcats welcome No. 7 Kansas to Bramlage Coliseum at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. The Dillon’s Sunflower Showdown series between the two Kansas colleges has long been dominated by the Jayhawks
— Kansas leads the alltime series 200-94. The last time the Wildcats defeated their in-state rival was in 2019 when Barry Brown and Dean Wade led the squad to a 74-67 victory in Manhattan. The first edition of this year’s series will look a lot like most years in the contest — an uber-talented Kansas squad will face a K-State team with players that have had to develop
to the Division I level. The Jayhawks likely won’t feature a lottery pick in this year’s NBA draft, but, like some of the best Kansas teams, their reliance on three-to-four-year players has been key for them all season.
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OPINION: Baseball stands at No. 38 in Hagemann’s NCAA baseball preseason poll CHASE HAGEMANN staff writer
Collegian baseball beat writer Chase Hagemann has released his college baseball preseason Top-25 rankings. Below, you’ll find in-depth coverage on each Big 12 team on the list and where the Kansas State baseball team lands in the field.
#1 TEXAS
After finishing in the final four of this past year’s College World Series, the Longhorns are one of, if not the most, veteran teams in the country. Leading the veterans is junior power hitter Ivan Melendez, sophomore infielder Mitchell Daley, graduate transfer (Kansas) Skyler Messinger and a loaded pitching staff with a combined record of 29-7 and a 2.61 ERA this past season. It appears that losing Ty Madden to the MLB draft won’t affect
Texas with Tristen Stevens, Pete Hansen, Tanner Witt and Aaron Nixon all returning.
#5 OKLAHOMA STATE
Oklahoma State has one of the most seasoned position rosters in baseball with several key starters returning and impressive transfers coming to Stillwater. The lineup hits for average, but notably with power, headed by former two-sport athlete Nolan McLean. After giving up football to focus on baseball, the utility player that had a .936 OPS and eight home runs in only 139 atbats in his true freshman season is set for stardom following a summer in the Cape Cod League. The question with the Cowboys isn’t their hitting or fielding, but their pitching, where proven experience starts and stops with third-year sophomore RHP Justin Cambell, who finished with a 7-2 record, 2.57 ERA and 102 strikeouts. However, don’t sleep
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on developing sophomores Bryce Osmond and Trevor Martin and Miami transfer Victor Mederos, who have grown plenty over the fall and are expected to blossom this season.
#9 TEXAS TECH
Texas Tech lost some players to the MLB draft, but like the revolver the Red Raider holds, they continue reloading. The Red Raiders retained All-American Jace Jung, Cole Stilwell, Kurt Wilson, Easton Murrell, Cody Masters, Parker Kelly and Dillon Carter. They also acquired middle-infield Texas A&M transfer Ty Coleman. Texas Tech’s pitching is the mystery. However, pitcher Brandon Birdsell survived an arm injury and was pumping 99 mph this fall, according to D1 Baseball. RHP Chase Hampton has just 44.1 innings under his belt but managed a 3.86 ERA. RHP Andrew Morris, LHP Mason Molina,
RHP Trendan Parish and righty Kyle Robinson will battle for the starting rotation while the bullpen is loaded with talent.
#13 TCU
Bad news: long-time TCU head coach Jim Schlossnagle is gone. Good news: the storied Horned Frog program has a familiar face in its new head man — long-time assistant coach Kirk Saarloos. TCU acquired notable Arkansas transfer Caleb Bolden and three-year Oregon starter Brett Walker to replace key pitchers from this past season. The Horned Frogs also have veteran Austin Krobb, who pitched for 96 strikeouts in 85 innings. While there are some questions about TCU’s bats, the Horned Frogs have always developed players nicely. Brayden Taylor is back following a .324 average and 12 long balls in 2021, while Luke Boyers, a .307 hitter, also returns. If Elijah Nunez finds confidence after a rough ending to the 2021 campaign and freshman infielder David Bishop continues to swing like he did this fall, TCU could make another run for Omaha.
#38 KANSAS STATE
After tiresome hours of consideration, K-State baseball is cur-
rently No. 38 in the country in my rankings, as the team lost plenty of experience on the mound and on the diamond. Jordan Wicks, Carson Seymour, Kasey Ford, Eric Torres and Tyler Eckberg will all be pitching in MLB minor league stadiums this spring, but head coach Pete Hughes found a promising group of transfers that are likely to step up to the mound and the plate. First on the mound is Arkansas transfer Blake Adams and Arizona transfer German Fajardo. These two names stand out when I look at the transfer portal, but Hughes emphasized there’s still plenty of competition to be had in practice. The lone returning starting pitcher for the Wildcats is sophomore Connor McCullough, who started this past season strong but hit a few rough patches near the end. If McCullough stays consistent, he’s going to be a tough matchup for any lineup in the country. There’s a little more beef returning for the BatCats as far as position players go. Preseason All-American Dylan Phillips is back, and he’s only seven home runs shy of the K-State all-time home run record. Terrence Spurlin recovered from his wrist injury and hopes to pick up right where he left off in his fifth season. Sophomore
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shortstop Nick Goodwin looks to improve on a solid freshman campaign, Cole Johnson will likely add more power to a stacked outfield, and transfers Cash Rugely, Justin Mitchell and Jeff Heinrich add leadership and potential to the high “Omahattan” expectations for this ball club. This past year, K-State defeated two of the four Big 12 teams in the Top 25 (Texas Tech, TCU) and narrowly missed out on an NCAA berth. The Wildcats will certainly exceed expectations by continuing the late-season hot streak from 2021 and will make the NCAA tournament with a combination of experience, transfers and highly-rated freshmen. K-State will be tested early against No. 18 Arizona on Feb. 18 in the 2022 State Farm College Baseball Showdown at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Here are my predictions for the Top 25: No. 1 Texas No. 2 Mississippi State No. 3 Arkansas No. 4 Vanderbilt No. 5 Oklahoma State No. 6 Florida No. 7 Notre Dame No. 8 Stanford No. 9 Texas Tech No. 10 Ole Miss No. 11 ECU No. 12 LSU No. 13 TCU No. 14 Tennessee No. 15 Georgia Tech No. 16 Nebraska No. 17 Dallas Baptist No. 18 Arizona No. 19 UC Irvine No. 20 Long Beach State No. 21 Duke No. 22 NC State No. 23 UCLA No. 24 FSU No. 25 Southern Miss --No. 38 KANSAS STATE The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of Collegian K-State baseball beat writer Chase Hagemann and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Collegian. Please send comments to opinion@kstatecollegian.com.
Head coach Pete Hughes feeling opportunistic ahead of 2022 Season CHASE HAGEMANN staff writer
With 35 days until the first pitch of the 2022 college baseball season, competitive cross-conference tournaments are around the corner. Among the elite baseball tournaments to start the season is the second-year State Farm College Baseball Showdown, a round-robin tournament hosting 2021 College World Series (CWS) contender Arizona, 2019 CWS contenders Michigan, Texas Tech and Auburn, and Big 12 foes Oklahoma and Kansas State. The K-State Wildcats will begin the campaign against its mascot clone the Arizona Wildcats, Big 10 opponent Michigan on Sat-
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urday and SEC opponent Auburn on Sunday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. With all three opponents having recent success, K-State head coach Pete Hughes welcomes the challenge the tournament presents. “We want to be an Omaha program, and you have to play well in venues like this against great programs that have a lot of success,” Hughes said. “This is a great step and opportunity for us to be a program that’s great in June and playing on the road.” K-State went 24-7 at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas, this past season but was just 3-12 on the road — enough to keep the Wildcats from participating in the NCAA tournament.
Hughes recognizes that teams who make it to the CWS play consistently well at home and on the road and looks to turn that around by winning at Globe Life Field Feb. 18-20. “Teams that can go to Omaha play great on the road, and we didn’t do that last year, so that’s an important goal for us,” Hughes said. “What better way to do it out of the gates playing against great programs that go to Omaha with great tradition, that play for national championships, than do it away from our home the first weekend to see where we’re at as a program. I’m looking forward to it.” While K-State retained pre-season All-American
Dylan Phillips, 2021 Big 12 honorable mention shortstop Nick Goodwin and fifth-year senior first baseman Terrence Spurlin, Connor McCullough is the lone returning pitcher in the Wildcats starti n g rotation.
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Despite losing Jordan Wicks, Kasey Ford, Carson Seymour and Tyler Eckberg to the MLB draft, Hughes expects pitching to be “very competitive.” “You sustain success as you keep recruiting really great players, and you hold a high level of competitiveness in your program every single year,” Hughes said. “The names change, but the standards never change.” K-State faces Arizona at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. 2022
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K-State men’s baseball team completes a threegame sweep against Texas Southern. The Wildcats pulled a 16-1 win over the Tigers at Tointon Family Stadium on May 2, 2021.
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