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Vol. 115 | No. 130
Finishing Strong
Police Reports
Distributions of cocaine investigated Pauline Kennedy | Collegian
Nathaniel LaRue | Collegian
Nick Martini, center fielder, throws the ball toward second base during the March 30 game against Wichita State University.
Cats win finale, but lose series to Red Raiders Justin Nutter | Collegian It was a mixed bag for the K-State baseball team over the weekend, as the 20th-ranked Wildcats (21-5, 4-2 Big 12) split a pair of games with Big 12 Conference foe Texas Tech (14-16, 4-5) on Friday and Saturday, but they ultimately suffered their first series loss of the 2010 season. After suffering an 8-5 set back in the series opener on Thursday - which also snapped a seven-game winning streak K-State sent undefeated starter Ryan Daniel to the mound in an attempt to get back into the win column.
TEXAS TECH 13, K-STATE 4
Daniel, one of just three seniors on the team, stepped onto the mound at Dan Law Field with a perfect 5-0 record, but any thoughts of a sixth win were quickly erased by the Red Raiders’ offense. Daniel was ineffective for the first time this year, giving up six earned runs on seven hits in just two innings.
After giving up a leadoff home run in the first inning, the native of Fort Collins, Colo., appeared to regain his composure. But things began to unravel when Daniel hit a batter with the bases loaded in the third. That was followed by a base-clearing double by catcher Kevin Whitehead, and Tech already had all the offense it needed to dispose of the Wildcats. That didn’t slow down the Red Raiders’ bats, however, as they added two more runs in the inning after Daniel was replaced by sophomore reliever Kayvon Bahramzadeh. Fellow sophomore Matt Applegate was also roughed up, as he allowed three runners to score in the seventh before recording an out. Despite only recording four runs in the losing effort, a few Wildcats had productive outings at the plate. Sophomore center fielder Nick Martini extended his hitting streak to 22 games — just three shy of the school record — going 2-for-3
while driving in a run.
K-STATE 10, TEXAS TECH 6
After falling behind 5-0 in Saturday’s series finale, it looked as though the Wildcats would be swept for the first time this season. But unlike the first two games of the series, they had an answer for Tech’s initial offensive outburst. The Red Raiders didn’t miss a beat from the day before, as they grabbed an early 2-0 lead off with sophomore starter Kyle Hunter in the first inning. They extended that margin to 5-0 in the third, prompting an early exit for the Galesburg, Ill., product. Hunter entered the game with a 5-0 mark, but couldn’t manage to retire a batter after the second inning. The Wildcats scored single runs in the fourth and fifth to narrow the deficit to three runs and grabbed the lead — their first of the series — during a five-run onslaught in the sixth inning. Junior shortstop Carter Jurica started the rally with a two-
run double to get K-State within one, followed by a game-tying sacrifice fly by Martini, who advanced to just two games shy of tying the school’s hit streak record. RBI singles by junior first baseman Kent Urban and sophomore left fielder Matt Giller ultimately give the Wildcats the lead for good. They scored three more in the seventh, but the final outcome had already been decided. Sophomore reliever James Allen played a large role in the comeback, giving up just one run in 5.1 innings to improve to 4-0 on the year. K-State enjoyed a balanced effort from the plate as five players recorded multi-hit games. Martini and Urban both went 2-for-4 and Jurica went 2-for-5 while all three drove in two runs each. Action continues for the Wildcats on Friday when they welcome Nebraska to Tointon Family Stadium for a threegame weekend series. Friday’s first pitch is set for 6:30 p.m.
Health Week begins Blood Drive held this week today with ceremony Mayra Rivarola | Collegian This week is National Public Health Week and the theme is “A Healthier America: One Community at a Time.” At K-State, the week will be dedicated to raising awareness on public health in areas like education, research and service, said Anna Pees, graduate student in public health. The week will kick off with an awards reception, “Excellence in Public Health at K-State,” which will include exhibits and recognition of students, faculty and staff for their work in public health programs. The reception will be held today at 5 p.m. at the K-State Alumni Center. Students will also be placing magnets around campus with the message, “Did you know … this is public health.” The mag-
nets will be placed around areas that involve public health, like water fountains, vending machines and traffic signs. “We are doing this because people often don’t understand what public health pertains to or means,” Pees said. The public health master’s program at K-State involves courses from eight departments, offering four areas of emphasis. The areas include food safety and biosecurity, infectious diseases, public health nutrition and public health physical activity. Other programs at K-State are also promoting awareness among children in hopes of steering students toward healthrelated study programs. More information on K-State’s master’s of public health program can be found at k-state.edu/ mphealth.
recommended to avoid caffeinated drinks and to eat foods high in iron and rich in vitamin C the day of donation, according to the Red Cross Web site. All persons planning to donate should bring their donor card or photo ID.
Blood Facts Collegian File Photo
Mayra Rivarola | Collegian The local Red Cross chapter is having a blood drive this week, with the goal of collecting 800 pints of blood. The drive will be held in the Union Ballroom during the hours of 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. from April 5 - 8, and from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. on April 9. Also, from April 6 - 8, the group will be collecting blood from 3 - 8 p.m. in the lobby of Putnam Hall. To donate blood, people need to be 17 or older, in good health and must weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. Those donating blood should drink plenty of water before and after donating to help replenish the volume of blood lost. It is also
* Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. * More than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day. * A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood. * The average adult has about 10 pints of blood in his body. Roughly one pint is given during a donation. * Blood donation is a simple four-step process: *registration *medical history *mini-physical *donation and refreshments * The entire donation process takes about 15 minutes. * One donation can help save the lives of up to three people.
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Three men were arrested in connection with the distribution of cocaine on Thursday, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department. The report said a search took place at 803 Bluemont Ave., the residence of all three men, as part of an investigation into cocaine distribution in Manhattan. Among the arrests was Nicholas Seaton, 23, who was arrested for distribution of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of psilocybin mushrooms, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and no Kansas drug tax stamp. Bond was set at $10,000. Also arrested was Dale Kruger, 22, and Jason Kellner, 22. Both were arrested for possession of cocaine and no Kansas drug tax stamp. Both bonds were set at $2,000. According to the report, the investigation is ongoing and more arrests are pending. Another drug bust by the Riley County Police Department resulted in the arrest of two individuals on Thursday. Capt. Kurt Moldrup, of the RCPD, said they responded to a call from a mushroom hunter who witnessed suspicious activity around the 270 block of E. 26th Ave. The witness said he saw a blue pick-up truck in the woods. After responding, the police found Angela Hadrin, of Topeka, Kan., and Shawn Sutton of Leondardville, Kan., with methamphetamine, a 22-caliber rifle, two BB pistols and an explosive device resembling a pipe bomb. After handcuffing, both suspects ran, but were recovered. Hadrin was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal possession of an explosive device, criminal possession of a firearm, no Kansas drug tax stamp and criminal trespassing. She is being held on $2,500 bond, and she also had a previous warrant of $25,000 from Shawnee County for burglary. Sutton was arrested for unlawful possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, felony possession of drug paraphernalia, no Kansas drug tax stamp, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal possession of a firearm, criminal use of an explosive, criminal possession of an explosive, felony obstruction of the legal process and criminal trespassing. He is being held on $2,500 bond. He also had previous warrants from Riley County at $2,500 for probation violation, Pottawotamie County for probation revocation and from Shawnee County for probation violation.
Accident ends in transport to Mercy
A rolled car incident resulted in a man being transported to the hospital Thursday afternoon, Capt. Kurt Moldrup of the RCPD said. Allegedly, a 1995 Ford Mustang driven by Harold Henry, 72, of Randolph, Kan., was headed north of Tuttlecreek Boulevard at the time of the accident. The car drifted left, went off the road and hit a drain. The car rolled several times, ejecting Henry. He was transported to Mercy Regional Health Center for a dislocated shoulder and other possible injuries. He was later airlifted to Topeka.