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ESU adapts to concealed carry laws A riel C ooley editor-in-chief

Concealed weapons will be allowed on all Kansas college universities beginning July 2017. Four Emporia State administrators were on a open forum panel to answer questions regarding the changing law.

“A change in the law isn’t suddenly going to make a law abiding citizen into a criminal,” said Kevin Johnson, general counsel. “If a person is going to be violent

with a firearm they’re going to do so whether the law says you can or cannot carry a gun. It’s not going to change good people to bad people.”

The law states that, as of July 1, 2017, individuals over 21 will be allowed to conceal carry weapons without a permit on college campuses throughout Kansas. However, there is a bit of wiggle room for the law to be tailored for each university.

President Allison Garrett created a group of faculty, staff and students, that

included Johnson, Chris Hoover, director of police and safety, Janet Weaver, Associated Student Government president and senior psychology major, and others that were unnamed.

This group will oversee all adaptations to the policy for ESU. The group has yet to start adapting the policy.

“We are being told, legislatively, what we have to do and I can assure you this is

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Chris Hoover, director of police and safety, and Kevin Johnson, general council, discuss how the new conceal and carry law will affect Emporia State at the open forum on Feb. 4 in Webb Hall. The forum was held to answer questions about the changing law. KAIYUAN WU | The Bulletin

Siblings take on music scene together

Former student’s sentencing scheduled

S usan W elte

opinion editor

Playing music together was never hard for Jeffrey and Joylin Hall.

Now, the brother and sister have formed a band – Synchronis -– with three other members.

“I spent most of college trying to put a band together, and now it’s actually fallen together without actually trying, which is how things tend to go,” said Jeffrey, 21, and senior mathematics major.

Joylin, 25, said that there was never a time when either of them wasn’t interested in music. When they were younger, both took piano lessons and got involved with band and choir.

“We have a telepathic musical mind,” Joylin said. “The communication aspect of playing music together is really difficult, so when you have someone you can communicate with really naturally, it means everything.”

The siblings, who are the youngest two of five children, developed a passion for music while being homeschooled in the small town of Goessel. For the past few years, Joylin has hitchhiked, driven and flown around Canada, Mexico and the United States, performing as a street musician and even in a circus.

“It’s hard to do that in Kansas, but it’s the best job I’ve ever had,” Joylin said.

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On a warm cloudy day on Sept. 8 of last year, Jeffrey Hall, senior mathematics major, and his sister, Joylin Hall, played for students and faculty that walked passed by in Union Square. The Halls are part of a band called Synchronis. WENDY BRIGIDO | The Bulletin

sic as much as possible while studying at Emporia State.

While they both play the piano and contribute vocals, Jeffrey primarily plays the drums, electric bass and electric guitar. Joylin primarily plays accordion, but also works with the flute, piccolo and a small amount of guitar.

“On stage, I play bass,” said Wilson. “I help write and refine our originals, along with the rest of the band. We

all have equal footing in the collaboration process, which is such an inspiration.”

Other members of the band include Anthoney Worthy, lead singer; Shane Wilson, ESU alum and bass guitarist; and Cameron Mann, junior communication major and guitarist.

Rehearsals for the Synchronic members are two to three times a week in four to five hour sessions.

“We don’t want to stop when we’re having a good time,” Joylin said.

Regina Spektor and Ben Folds are two artists Joylin cites as inspirations. Bands like Tool, and Porcupine Tree – progressive rock bands – are Jeffrey’s models for music.

“I idolize both of the drummers of those bands,” Jeffrey

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Cowboy bar to open in March Bourbon Cowboy. “Nothing is more iconic than the Flint Hills Cowboy and the Flint Hills are all about cattle. We really thought we needed that iconic feel on Commercial St., in our downtown area, within walking distance.”

The name of the bar, which is a riff of the “Urban Cowboy,” was an accident, according to Jason Brinkman.

“We played with a lot of different names,” said Jason Brinckman. “Having a pun Susan and Jason Brinkman, owners of the Bourbon Cowboy, describe wasn’t intentional, it just the future layout of their bar, which is scheduled to open March 24, at sort of happened.”

605 Commercial St. They plan to have a live DJ every Thursday, Friday The Brinkmans hope that and Saturday with occasional guest bands and DJ’s. by opening a cowboy bar, ALAYNE WEBER | The Bulletin it will reduce the number Commercial St., to serve S arah S poon of ESU and Flint Hills Tech the under served market of managing editor students that go to other cowboy bars in Emporia. towns for a country bar.

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EUREKA– The sentencing court date for former Emporia State student teacher Kourtnie Sanchez, who pled guilty to multiple sex crimes involving high school students, is scheduled for today in Greenwood county district court.

Sanchez pled guilty on Dec. 23 to three misdemeanor counts of promoting obscenity to a minor and two felony counts of solicitation of unlawful sexual relations.

Formerly, Sanchez was the junior high school head basketball coach and a homeroom teacher at Marshall Elementary School in Eureka, Kansas.

“Please differentiate that it was the school district hiring her to be a coach, which had nothing to do with ESU or her student teaching assignment, that put her in proximity to adolescent boys,” said Ken Weaver, dean of the Teacher’s College Sanchez was a student at ESU until 2014, but she did not receive a degree.

Sanchez was initially arrested on March 27, 2015. The preliminary hearing was June 12. where she was released on a $50,000 bond.

Sanchez was also accused of electronic solicitation of a minor, however this accusation was dismissed after she took a plea bargain.

Sanchez communicated with three teenage boys, between the ages of 15 and 17, through Snapchat. She sent nude pictures of herself to the boys. The sex crimes took place over a five month period.

One of the boys said that Sanchez invited him over to her house where they had sexual relations. Another said he and Sanchez had plans to and the third said he stopped talking to her before it went that far, according to the Madison county courts redacted version of the affidavit.

The maximum penalty Sanchez faces is 82 months in prison, a $207,500 fine and two years of probation. Sanchez could also be required to register as a sex offender.

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The Bulletin | February 11, 2016

ESU Yik-Yak home to cyberbullying

A riel C ooley

editor in chief

While participating ina class last Monday, a student was notified by a classmate that someone had posted a Yak that said he wasn’t funny and told him to be quiet.

Jay Vehige, sophomore photography and graphic design major was the target of this Yak. Yik-Yak does not allow users to post names, but other identification can be used. In Vehige’s case, his quirky style, including his signature purple and blue hat, along with an additional Yak identifying the teacher of class, gave it away.

“Some people abstain from participation (in class), but I kind of enjoy it,” Vehige said. “I guess some students didn’t appreciate that.”

Vehige said it was interesting to feel bullied within an anonymous context, especially knowing the person responsible was in the classroom. During the next class period, Vehige said he didn’t say much.

“I didn’t want to feel attacked again,” Vehige said.

“I didn’t feel like I was doing anything wrong, but apparently to them I was.”

Cyberbullying, according to Merriam Webster ’s Dictionary, is the electronic posting of mean-spirited messages about a person often done anonymously.

Vehige spoke to Lynn Hobson, dean of student affairs, about the situation.

“This is the first time it’s ever come up to me,” Hobson said. “But It might happen and I don’t know about it.”

Hobson said the anonymous portion of this situation was difficult, because law enforcement is the only one able to track the Yaks.

“What’s really hard, I

believe, in anything in society that is harmful to other people, is when most of the remedies for that harm come from a third party as opposed to being able to address it right then and there,” Hobson said.

There are no policies regarding cyberbullying, but Hobson said it was something she thought could be added. However, if someone were to be cyberbullied in a non-anonymous form, it would probably fall under the category of harassment.

Hobson said she felt that things said face-toface might be less likely to be considered bullying.

“When it’s hidden behind being anonymous, it’s almost like ‘I’m not willing to say it to your face, but I’ll say it where I can hide,’” Hobson said. “To me, it seems like it’s coming from a more cowardly position.”

Vehige was bullied some in high school, but he said it was never personal attacks.

“It’s interesting to have it manifest again as an adult,” Vehige said. “I understand a lot of these kids aren’t my age. I’m 25 years old, so they’re probably on a more childish perspective of life.”

Sally Crawford-Fowler, director of counseling services, said she deals with people using social media as a passive aggressive way to complain about other people more than she sees cyberbullying.

“I really advise against it because it doesn’t help relationships,” CrawfordFowler said. “It’s better to just be forward and communicate an issue so you can resolve it together.”

Crawford-Fowler said that the anonymity of YikYak allows people to say anything they want.

“It’s a very chicken thing to do to use anonym-

ity to say mean things to people,” Crawford-Fowler said.

Crawford-Fowler said people should become more educated on how to be assertive, in order to not infringe on other people’s rights or allow others to infringe on their rights.

“There’s going to be times people probably do talk a lot in class and it annoys others, but so what,” Crawford-Fowler said.

“Move past little things like that.”

Vehige likened his situation to the Yaks that were posted during the March on Emporia and at Yaks the University of Missouri-Columbia, in which students threatened to shoot all of the black students.

“It’s just like this culture of racism, of sexism and homophobia that seems to be going on on Yik-Yak,” Vehige said.

The Diversity and Inclusion Alliance has been created to confront these type of problems. Vehige said he hopes the alliance is not going to be “thrown by the wayside,” or used “just to save face.”

“I feel like people need to be engaged more,” Vehige said. “I feel like people that are representatives of these detrimental belief systems obviously have been taught to hate, whether that be people of color or whether that be homosexual people. I feel like it’s the fear of the unknown.”

Vehige said he feels like Yik-Yak harbors hate and is not beneficial to anyone.

“I hope that these individuals really think about what they are doing and how it affects others, not only in a classroom environment, but in life,” Vehige said. “If I, a strong person, could feel attacked, unsafe, bullied, just imagine how other people could take that worse.”

Volunteers assist donators with their purchase of ribs while eating samples occasionally. The fundraiser took place on Feb. 6 in front of Water’s True Value on US 50. JOHN REYNOLDS | The Bulletin

Student Foundation sells ribs to complete challenge D ustin B ittel copy editor

The Student Foundation had their ‘Barbeque for ESU’ last Saturday to meet a challenge to raise $20,000 to put towards ESU scholarships.

“During homecoming, an anonymous donor issued a challenge to five areas on campus,” said Tina Miller, Student Foundation advisor. “(The groups would be given) $20,000 if they are able to raise the same amount.”

The five areas competing in the challenge are the Blue Key Honor Society, Men’s Tennis, Alpha Kappa Lambda, Future Teacher Mentorship Award and The Student Foundation.

The “Sherrer a Gift Challenge” was made in honor of Gary Sherrer and each of the five areas had a close connection to Sherrer, said Miller.

A total of $100,000 will be donated by the anonymous donor if each group raises $20,000.

“We have until graduation to meet the goal,” Miller said.

“The majority of our money so far came from students making $20 gifts. We don’t really have a goal set for this (rib) fundraiser, but we’d like to meet $6,000.”

The Student Foundation teamed up with Mark Shook, general manager for the Waters True Value, to meet this

challenge. Shook volunteered to help cook the ribs.

“This is the first year we’ve teamed up (with Mark) to help students,” said Paige Teel, senior sociology major and Student Foundation president.

Shook has cooked ribs, sold them and gave the proceeds to ESU in the past, said Miller.

“Mark helps with the cooking,” Miller said. “All we (The Student Foundation) have to do is help prepare the ribs and sell the tickets.”

The Student Foundation and Shook prepared 250 racks of ribs, even though The Student Foundation sold 100 tickets prior to Saturday.

The Student Foundation sold some additional ribs on Saturday. Community members that were unaware of the fundraiser also stopped to buy some ribs, according to Miller. The ribs were sold $25 a rack.

“Yes, (the price is fair.) Ribs on their own right are expensive,” Katlyn Metz, sophomore sociology major said.

The Student Foundation will be having their “Random Acts of Kindness” event the week of Feb. 15-19. They will be giving out free hot chocolate, golf cart rides to students between classes and Thanks-a-Lattes, free drinks at the Buzzcotti, according to Teel.

Diversity and Inclusion Alliance plan environmental audit S arah S poon managing editor

The University Diversity and Inclusion Alliance, a group created last semester to assist with diversity at Emporia State, is creating a Diversity and Inclusion Plan with projects that will span over the next few years.

“We mapped out what we hoped to accomplish during this coming semester,” said President Allison Garrett. “We are working hard on the development of a Diversity and Inclusion Plan. There are things that we know we need to be doing as a university. We are not going to wait until we have the plan fully developed to do some of these things.”

The alliance is working to map out a plan to help diversity at ESU and this will take time in order to do it right, according to Gary Wyatt, associate provost, director of the honors college, sociology professor and cochair of the alliance.

Police Reports Reports from ESU Police and Safety Feb. 3 Officer stopped KS 518HCN in 200 E 14th. Verbal warning for a one-way violation in 1400 Market.

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“At this point, the alliance’s charge is to develop a plan that will transform the campus community into a model of diversity and inclusion,” Wyatt said.

One of the things on their agenda is to bring in James Banning, an Institutional Environmental and Cultural Auditor.

“I called a few colleagues in Colorado and said ‘Do you know Dr. James Banning and his work when it comes to culture auditing of institutions,’” said James Brooks, the assistant dean of students and co-chair of the alliance.

“They said ‘you know what, he’s phenomenal. He’s great at what he does and you shouldn’t have any pause about bringing him to campus. He’ll do his job.’”

The university that Garrett came from did an institutional audit, according to Brooks.

“It’s an assessment of your institution’s culture,” Brooks said. “This particular culture

audit pertains to what the university does when it comes to marketing, even to the pictures we put on the wall.”

The plans for Banning to visit aren’t finalized, as the alliance and Banning are still in the conversation phase.

“While we’ve conducted campus climate research in the past, (and) the suggestion was made that perhaps we should have someone off campus do it again,” Wyatt said.

“Campus climate studies have been done in the recent past and have produced some good data.”

Banning comes at the recommendation of Garrett.

“She (Garrett) gave us a great report that this was somebody that she had used in the past and that she trusts his work,” Brooks said. “He will go through every crevice of Emporia State University, which is great.”

The goal of having the Institutional Environmental and

cle was broken into in Lot 11.

Kimaly Insaly reported a theft from KS 259HPW in 1400 Highland.

Officer stopped CA 3DIT889 in Sector 5. Verbal warning for a stop sign violation in 1700 Highland.

Officer stopped KS 392EOY in 1200 Highland. Verbal warning for a stop sign violation at 13th and Highland.

Officer stopped KS 790DVR in 1100 Merchant. Verbal warning for a defective headlight.

Officer stopped KS 256GFS in 10 E 15th. Verbal warning for a defective headlight.

sign violation at same location.

Officer stopped KS 910HZR in 1500 Merchant. Verbal warning for driving without headlights.

Feb. 5 Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with an auto accident in 1500 Merchant.

Officer stopped KS 208BEP in 1300 Highland. Verbal warning for a stop

Feb. 8 Student requested to speak with an officer to report criminal damage to her vehicle. Officer provided escort for student from ESU PD HQ to Sector 7.

Officer stopped KS 872GYM in 1800 Highland. Verbal warning for a stop sign violation at 15th and Wooster Dr. Officer stopped KS 139EVA in 10 W 15th. Verbal warning for a stop sign violation at 15th and Market.

Officer stopped KS 726FMJ in 100 W 12th. Verbal warning for defective brake lights.

Officer stopped KS 268GCH in 200 E 14th. Verbal warning for a one-way

Lisa Moritz, executive coordinator of the president discusses the issues revolving around student and campus diversity on Friday, Feb. 5 in the Preston Family room. The Diversity and Inclusion Alliance looked over statics gathered from students. DONALD GOODE | The Bulletin

Cultural Auditor is to ensure that ESU is creating a culturally inviting atmosphere for students, faculty and staff, according to Brooks.

“Diversity is incredibly important for any organization,” Garrett said. “Not just because

we serve diverse markets but because diversity makes any decisions made a better decision. That’s something I’m going to be working hard on, along with many others.”

The next meeting is at 2 p.m. on Feb. 18 in the Veterans Hall.

violation in 1400 Market.

Officer stopped MO PJ8B4J in 1500 Merchant. Verbal warning for stop sign violation at I-35 and Merchant.

Officers stopped KS 408HCM in 1200 Highland. Verbal warning for improper lane change at 12th and Commercial.

4. Verbal warning for driving without headlights.

Officer stopped KS 306CSW in 1700 Merchant. Verbal warning for a stop sign violation at 18th and Merchant.

Officer stopped KS 814CVF in 1300 Cottonwood. Verbal warning for a defective headlight. Citation for no proof of insurance.

Officer stopped KS Veteran 75BSD in 1800 Merchant. Verbal warning for a stop sign violation at I-35 and Merchant.

Officer stopped KS 561HPV in 1200 Merchant. Verbal warning for driving with no headlights.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a car stop at 11th and Union.

Officers assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a disorderly subject call at 4th and Commercial-Town Royal Tavern.

Feb. 9 Officer stopped KS 334HPU in Sector 1. Verbal warning for a defective headlight.

Officer stopped KS 888GRC in Sector 1. Verbal warning for a defective brake light.

Officer stopped KS 550FNE in 1600 Merchant. Verbal for a stop sign violation at I-35 and Merchant.

Officer stopped KS 814CVF in Lot 3.

Verbal for defective headlights.

Officer stopped OK 214ASA in Sector

The Bulletin | February 11, 2016

ENTERTAINMENT

Unwind knits up a relaxing time

Evie Simons, sophomore sociology major, crochets a beanie as members of Unwind start to arrive for their weekly gathering on Monday at the Memorial Welcome Center. Evie is the secretary for Unwind and attends Emporia State. DONALD GOODE | The Bulletin

S arah S poon managing editor

Unwind:Knit and Crochet Club, or Unwind, is an Emporia State RSO that teaches students and faculty how to knit and crochet at all levels, from beginners to advanced.

“Whether you are a rank beginner or an experienced knitter or crocheter, you can create beautiful objects from yarn and knitting needles or crochet hooks,” said Ellen R. Hansen, chair of interdisciplinary studies, social sciences professor and advisor for Unwind. “If you’re stressed out, these sorts of activities can help alleviate some of your stress. Learn-

Across

2. The last name of the person who created the “Evolution of Dance” video.

7. ________ Stines is an ESU student who placed 2nd in the Young Artist Category at State Music Teachers National Association.

8. The last name of the assistant art professor who was at the Clay Guild’s Open Studio Night.

10. The last name of the brother-sister duo that performs in the Union Square.

12. The last name of the couple opening the cowboy bar on Commercial Street.

14. Zach _____ received an Honorable Mention at the State Music Teachers National Association.

15. Kansas Universities will no longer be able to ban concealed carry weapons, as of _______ 1, 2017.

16. Random Acts of _______ is the next event the Student Foundation will be doing.

17. Sarah _______ is the president of the RSO Unwind: Knit and Crochet Club.

20. The Sweet _______ gener-

ing something new is good for your brain, too, so challenge yourself and try it.

Knitters and crocheters are warm and friendly people, fun to hang out with.”

Relaxation and learning a knitting or crocheting skill is a major part of this RSO, according to Evie Simmons, sophomore sociology major and secretary of Unwind.

“It’s a good opportunity to relax, and our entire purpose is to find a way to relax on campus and meet other people outside of classes,” Simmons said.

All ESU students are welcome, even if they have never picked up a knitting needle up before.

“We are willing to ally makes 5,000 chocolate-dipped strawberries on Valentines Day.

Down

1. ______ VanArsdale received 2nd in the Senior Woodwinds category at State Music Teachers National Association.

3. The Student Foundation sold _____ during the Super bowl to raise money.

4. Kim _____, the owner of the Sweet Granada, has decided to keep her business open for 24 hours.

5. ______ Caldwell is a senior at ESU who displayed her artwork in the Gilson Art Gallery last week.

6. The “Evolution of Dance” video has nearly _________ million hits on YouTube.

9. Barnett and a visiting professor from Vietnam gave a ______ on aquaculture.

11. Tara _____ is an ESU student who won first in the Young Artist Category at State Music Teachers National Association.

13. Khanh Huu ______ is a visiting professor from Vietnam who came to present with Barnett.

19. The Bourbon Cowboy Bar’s name is a pun on the ______ cowboy.

teach knitting or crocheting to anyone who wants to learn, you don’t have to know how to ahead of time to join the club,” said Sarah Harrington, senior music performance major and president of Unwind.

“Students should join this RSO to learn a new hobby, or just to take a break from hectic schedules and chat while they craft.”

To join the group, ESU student just have to come to a meeting, according to Simmons.

“We have yarn and some club needles so you (new members) wouldn’t have to bring anything, at least while you’re still learning,” Simmons said.

“I did (know how to knit when I joined), but I did not know as much as I know now. We teach beginners but we also share tips and techniques with each other. I’ve actually learned quite a few things over my time here.”

Unwind’s meeting are very casual as they are “drop in and leave when you want” meetings, according to Simmons.

“We meet on Mondays at 4 to 6 and on Friday mornings from 10:30 to noon in the lounge area on the east side of the Memorial Union, in front of the welcome center and post office,” Hansen said.

“These are drop-in meetings, so people can come for whatever time they have.”

Unwind has some larger activities planned for later on in the semester.

“We table at the activities fair, and usually have an end of semester party at a restaurant,” Harrington said. “We might be going on a yarn shopping trip later in the semester.”

Unwind’s next meeting will be from 10:30 to 12 tomorrow in the Memorial Union lounge by the welcome center.

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WHY SHOULD YOU CARE? S II

BY RALVELL ROGER

Beyonce’s “Formation”: The Song v The Music Video I may get a lot of hate for my opinion on this piece, but I’ve actually thought, read articles and had extensive conversations about Beyonce’s “Formation” single and its music video in relation to current social issues. My opinion on this topic is fairly developed and fixed.

I want to make it very clear before you read any further, that I am all for the cultural pride and the Black Lives Matter endorsement that is vehemently showcased throughout the music video and some of the lyrics of the song. And my issue doesn’t necessarily concern Beyonce herself, but some of the reactions of people across the country.

For starters, the musicality and vocals behind “Formation” is horrific. And this may be my personal opinion on commercialized trap music that is currently being released to the masses, but even for “Queen Bee” herself, this single is bad. I just don’t like the way the song sounds.

The actual lyrics of the song is one aspect that I find quite interesting. Throughout the “Formation” track, Beyonce talks more about herself than anyone or anything else.

More specifically, she uses this song to respond to her “haters,” talk about her sex life with Jay-Z and engulf herself in her Beehive (fans), who glorify her as their Queen Bee. Now, Beyonce does have a few lines that should be viewed as prideful statements in the black culture such as when she says, “I like my Negro nose with Jackson Five nostrils.”

Messy Mya, a New Or-

leans native killed in 2010, even poses a tantalizing question at the start of the song: “What happened after New Orleans?” Obviously, this question brings up a lot of conspiracy theories that have surfaced since Hurricane Katrina happened in 2005.

These quotes are very important, and I’m proud of Beyonce for using her platform to say it, but besides maybe one or two other lines, these were the only lines that could be applicable to a widespread of people.

In the “Formation” music video, Beyonce, who also directed the video, does pay homage to the black culture, which is stigmatized repeatedly in society. Watching the music video, viewers see images of police brutality, Hurricane Katrina, Black Lives Matter and many more social issues concerning race that have plagued America.

The reason why people should care about these facts that I just dissected in Beyonce’s “Formation,” is because the visuals in the music video simply do not match the message in the track. This song is not a black pride anthem.

Beyonce having pride in herself is not the same as having pride in black culture.

I applaud Beyonce for finally using her influence to spawn conversations about race in this country, but adding a few lines in your song about racial issues doesn’t make the song a symbol of black culture or black pride.

If you don’t believe me, look up the lyrics and listen to the track on its own.

February 11 Crossword

Answers for the crossword can be found throughout this week’s issue of The Bulletin. The completed Feb. 11 crossword will be found in next week’s issue.

OPINION

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The Bulletin | February 11, 2016

The Cost of Free Speech STAFF EDITORIAL

Do we have the right to free speech, or only as long as we don’t offend the powerful.

According to the University of Kansas, it’s the latter.

The University Daily Kansan, KU’s student newspaper, recently filed a lawsuit against the university, allegedly due to content the paper published.

In 2014, the Daily Kansan published an editorial titled “Senate election process needs examination, reform,” detailing the issues in student government elections.

The student newspaper is now suing two KU administrators, and rightly so. In 2015, the paper’s funding was cut in half, from $2 per student to $1 per student a semester -- a direct response, the Kansan claims, to the paper’s content, and a violation of their First Amendment Rights.

A college campus is the last place that First Amendment rights should be threatened. As student newspapers, we aren’t here to cheerlead for the uni-

versity and beef up everything positive the school puts out.

That’s the job of the marketing department.

Instead, as student newspapers, our job is to report, outline student concerns, bring to light issues on campus and to seek our own answers in finding the truth.

What’s even more disturbing is that this is not the first time KU has abused the concept of free speech.

David Guth, an associate professor of journalism at KU, was placed on indefinite leave in 2013 after tweeting, “#NavyYardShooting. The blood is on the hands of the #NRA. Next time let it be your sons and daughters. Shame on you.

May God damn you,” in response to the Navy Yard shooting.

Yes, the tweet was insensitive and offensive, but colleges, more than anyone, should respect the First Amendment.

A college should be a place for discussion and diverse

opinions -- not a place that suppresses anything contradictory to what administrators and university officials want the outside world to see. Students should not live in fear that their opinions, ideas and voices will be targeted– and possibly silenced– with funding cuts.

We are shocked and offended by the behavior of KU administrators, not only because of the violation of free speech, but also because not long ago, we were in the Kansan’s shoes.

Several years ago in 2012, a student circulated a petition at ESU, asking for Associated Student Government to cut the amount of student fees for The Bulletin by 50 percent.

The student press is here to be the voice of the students.

Not the voice of promotion, and not a cheerleader.

Want PR? Go to the university web site. Want campus news? Grab a copy of The Bulletin, the Collegiate, the University Daily Kansan or the Collegian.

CARTOON by ITZEL LOPEZ-VARGAS

Exercise Perspective

A Club for Everyone

C ourtney E vans opinion writer

The clubs we have on campus are all pretty generic.

I know of Gamer’s Guild, People Respecting Individuality and Diversity In Education (PRIDE), Spanish club and the Green Club but besides those, along with Union Activities Council and Morse Advisory Council, I haven’t heard much about other clubs.

Our Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) don’t market themselves

well. Additionally, we need interest clubs that students will benefit from.

For me, I love tea. I always find myself wanting to try other kinds of tea.

But I’m scared of buying different teas and not liking the kinds I bought, and having to throw it away.

It’s just wasteful.

However, if there was a Tea Club, the meetings could be tasting different teas and it could basically be a tea party.

There’s also a huge anime interest on campus.

The University of Kansas, although a bigger college, has an anime club that is successful. And no, it’s not just a club where people come together and geek out over anime for an hour.

They have sign-ups for volunteers to work at conventions like Naka and Planet Comic-Con. I think ESU would be

improved immensely, if there was a type of book club. I would love to get involved in a club that just takes a whole month to read a book and then meet to talk about the book, simply because I don’t believe I read enough.

I love to read, but I always find myself never having the time to actually sit down and open a book to read it for fun.

And I know I’m not the only one.

Students shouldn’t be afraid of starting new clubs on campus.

I know many people who would enjoy partaking in an RSO involving specific interests like anime or tea, but it’s just a matter of finding others who have the same interest and finding something to discuss for those clubs.

From there, the rest is easy.

Call for Transfer Scholarships

B luelake P ritchett opinion writer

The recipients of the 1863 Scholarship will be announced tomorrow by President Allison Garrett.

With that announcement coming up, I began to wonder if there’s a similar scholarship for transfer students.

I found an odd comparison between the transfer scholarships and the 1863 Schol-

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The university needs to make students more aware that these transfer scholarships exist.

Most scholarships given out here at ESU are submitted by students through one general form, so they don’t actually know what they are applying for or even, what scholarships they are eligible for.

And while, yes, there are actually a few scholarships set aside specifically for transfer students, the requirements are very specific.

The 1863 Scholarship is too broad. How does one say the campus they are already attending affects them? The scholarship is also awarded in February, when most students have already paid tu-

ition for the spring or have received Financial Aid. The 1863 Scholarship just requires a short essay and a form with vague information about the student, while transfer scholarships require information like GPAs, ACT scores and amount of hours taken.

The current scholarship system at Emporia State works in favor of students already enrolled, rather than new students.

The system is counterproductive when trying to get new students to come to campus.

Give transfers just as much of an opportunity to try and earn their way into college, rather than giving more leeway to already attending students.

A nastasia M otiti opinion writer

“Sports are not my thing.”

“I don’t like exercising.”

“I’m not athletic.”

As a trainer at the Student Recreation Center, I’ve heard all of the excuses for why people don’t exercise, but what we forget is that exercise is essential for a person’s well-being.

Don’t think so? Let me change your perspective.

Start thinking of exercise as something simple – a body-need. Food and water are examples of two bodyneeds. Without it, your body loses energy and strength.

Think of exercise the same way. When we don’t exercise, the body reacts by adding weight and losing energy and strength in our bodies.

I have personally observed for myself, as well as for many other people, that when we do not exercise, tension increases and anxiety and toxins remain in the body. Our metabolism slows down and our body’s effectiveness weakens.

Ancient Greeks passed to Modern Greece multiple words of wisdom, but one phrase is very famous: “Nous igieis en somati igiei.” That can be translated to: “The brain can only be healthy if they body is healthy.”

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It works the other way too. Healthy exercising improves brain function and performance.

Knowing how to exercise correctly is learning how to use your body for its own benefit. The body’s endurance increases with training and remains high for years, if the person keeps consistent exercise.

For instance, a person that is used to jogging at least twice a week will have less difficulty walking when they are 70 years old than a person who never runs.

Exercise strengthens the immune system, decreases chances for diseases (like diabetes, cancer, etc.), changes our DNA and makes us more confident.

Exercise is simple.

Think of doing exercise like making a dinner. Someone might decide to make something easy for dinner, and somebody else might do something complicated.

If most of the people you know lift weights to exercise, that does not mean that the only means to exercise is weight lifting. If a friend is a very good dancer, but you feel that you are not, that does not mean that there is no exercise that you will be good at.

Any kind of exercise counts.

Students, faculty, and employees of ESU have the luxury of a big campus with a recreation center, personal trainers, a football stadium, a track and a swimming pool. Give the chance to yourself to find out about your body by exercising.

Give the chance to yourself to learn about exercise through your own body.

Change your perspective.

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Four students awarded by State Music Association a 30-minute time period for their performance.

Rehearsal periods for each students varied depending on how much time they spent outside of scheduled rehearsals and how often they went over their pieces on their own.

“I would spend at least two hours a day on these pieces by myself, spending around 30 minutes per piece, and about one to two hours a week with my accompanist, Becky Scott,” Shields said. “In addition, when I was in my dorm room, or between classes, I would often listen to recordings of my pieces, by different artists and on different instruments, to really get it in my ear as to what I wanted my performance to sound like. ” The Music Teachers National Association website said that competitors were divided by either age or if they were competing in the Chamber Music category, which consisted of three to six performers obetween the ages of 18-26.

The students either competed in the senior category, age 1518, or the young artists, age 19-26.

“It’s a little nerve wracking because anyone can be competing with you,” Lirez said.

“Afterward it’s very awarding and exciting.”

The Emporia State University Clarinet Choir was selected to perform a full concert at the International Clarinet Association this summer Aug. 3-7.

“This years convention is being hosted in Kansas for the first time in its history at the University of Kansas in Lawrence,” VanArsdale said.

“It is going to be an amazing experience getting to play in an Kansas Intercollegiate mass clarinet choir at the convention, because it will be a new and unique musical opportunity. The music we will be playing is fun and enjoyable, and it will be a time to meet new clarinetists from other colleges.”

there wasn’t any country a system where you can music options,” said Jason swipe in (a credit or debit Brinkman. “There was a card) at the door and pay lot of (financial) leak in our your cover, your friends area that was going out of cover and open a tab,” said our community and service Susan Brinkman. “You get area, so there was a need... to go all night long until It was an under served mar- you close your tab. We want ket.” to get the message out to One of the Brinkmans our students ‘No cash? No primary goals is serving the problem.’” college students here in EmThere will be a $5 charge poria, as they held multiple for those that are between focus groups with ESU and the ages of 18 and 20, and Flint Hills Tech students. that seems reasonable to “It would be a great Danielle Holst, sophomore way to meet new people,” elementary education masaid Tamsir Seck, freshman jor.

Miguel Alaniz, junior ceramic major, assists Taylor Heins, junior health health promotion major.

“I think that (the bar) promotions major, with her pottery at the Emporia Arts Council Open “It’s a great idea because would be awesome,” said Studio Day on Feb. 3. Alaniz, along with other members of the Emporia it would make Emporia a Holst.

“I’d go there with State Clay Guild in partnership with the Student Art therapy Organization, will be hosting an Open Studio Day from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 25 in place where you had more my friends a lot more than King Hall for $4. DONALD GOODE | The Bulletin choices and places to go.”

Brickyard, because the The number one concern scene at Brickyard is sororithey heard from their focus ty girls and that’s not what I groups is that students need like. I like a country theme.” a debit and credit card maJenni Wells, senior chemA drianna V illareal istry and physics major, It also gave the community chine available. s ta f f w r i t e r “We’re going to have agreed that the country an opportunity to learn something about ceramics The Clay Guild volun- and get a hands on experiteered at an Open Studio for ence. members of the community “It’s just been really great at the Emporia Art Council to meet these people and the evening of Feb. 3. work with the kids,” said EAC hosted the Open Stephanie Lanter, assistant Studio. professor of art. “Our stuThe volunteers offered ce- dents are doing a great job ramic lessons for beginners, teaching everybody, it’s rewhich included hand build- ally important to us at ESU ing and wheel throwing. that we partner with the Children had their own community. It’s good for the table to try ceramics for the Art Council and its good for first time. the community.”

“This is actually my first For some students, it was time (participating in an the first time that they had open) studio night,” said taught ceramics in this way.

Bridget Wages, junior, health “This was my first time promotion major. “It was helping out with one of the just a cool thing to do in Em- Open Studio Nights but I poria. It’s a great stress re- would love to do it again,” Dr. Khanh Huu Nguyen, professor of economics and business from liever and it lets you take a said Ryan Howerton, junior Vietnam National University of Agriculture, gives a speech about the break from studying.” art major.

“Aquaculture Policy in Vietnam” on Feb. 3 in the Greek Room in the The art show was a way The Clay Guild is an art Memorial Union. He talked about the trend of aquaculture production for the ESU Clay Guild stu- club on campus made up of in Vietnam. KAIYUAN WU | The Bulletin dents to teach simple ceram- students who have taken CeH annah J effers -H user ture needs to be) sustainable ic lessons to the community. ramics 2 or higher. s ta f f w r i t e r for the environmental aspect as well as economic.”

Khanh said he is interKhanh Huu Nguyen, professor of economics and ested in aquaculture as it as business from Vietnam Na- the main source of food and tional University of Agricul- income for Vietnamese farmture, visited Emporia State ers.

“The reason (I am inon Feb. 3 to give a lecture on Aquaculture policies in Viet- volved in aquaculture) is because before 1990 we focused nam.

Aquaculture is the raising more on the need for food to and catching of fish from the eat,” Khanh said. “(Now) it is because the farmers need ocean or river. income and food.”

“Aquaculture is one of What’s on special this weekend? Who’s the DJ in the house John Barnett, associate the joys for farmers to be inon Thursday? Is there a band on Friday? How do I win volved in commercial pro- professor of social sciences, t-shirts, Luke Bryan tickets, and other swag? duction,” Khanh said. “That met Khanh in Hanoi Vietis why, in many areas of the nam in 2015 when he went to All this and more delivered to your phone once a week, easy. country, the standard of liv- Vietnam to teach.

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theme would add to Emporia’s community.

It seems like an interesting idea that will certainly appeal to a certain demographic here at Emporia State,” said Wells.

The bar will offer high quality selections of bourbon, house speciality drinks and hopes to partner up with Twin Rivers to offer their wine. They will also be hiring cocktail servers, as well as bartenders, so students can order from their seats and don’t have to get up.

The bar is also the only women’s business enterprise certified in Kansas in the night club category.

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Dawn McConkie, associate professor of music, practices with her students in Beach Music Hall on Tuesday. Four of McConkie’s students won awards at the State Music Teachers National Association.

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Four students from Emporia State were awarded for competing at the state Music Teachers National Association.

Tara Lierz, sophomore music performance and business

administration major, Bailey Stines, graduate assistant in basic music, Garrett VanArsdale, freshman dual clarinet and vocal performance major, and Zach Shields, freshman music education major were awarded at the competition.

Each of the students were

helped by Dawn McConkie, associate professor of music, who helped the students prepare their pieces and supported them throughout the competition.

McConkie said that Lierz received first place in the Young Artist category and Stines was awarded second place in the same category.

VanArsdale was awarded second place in the senior woodwind category, and Shields received an honorable mention in the same category.

“From the state competition, Tara went on to compete at (West Central) regionals,” McConkie said. “She competed against one finalist from each state in our region or division of West Central (Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming and Montana).”

Lierz didn’t win the West Central competition.

Each of the students had to perform four songs within

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Vietnam professor visits ESU things that was interesting is that I always got invited to student activities. I was one of the few professors that even showed.”

Barnett said being able to work so closely with the students was one of the best things about teaching in Vietnam. Barnett also became more familiar with aquaculture after he went to Vietnam.

“I was exposed to it (aquaculture), growing up in Seattle,” Barnett said. “My father was involved in it (and) it was part of life. He was a marine biologist. I worked in the industry and eventually I came back to it because I was doing other studies as well.”

Connor Clark, senior political science major, and JaShawn Wallace, junior secondary education history major were in attendance at the lecture.

“It is definitely an interesting lecture about aquaculture. It has to do with public administration which I find very interesting,” Wallace said.

Clark agreed with Wallace that aquaculture was an intriguing subject.

“It (aquaculture) was an interesting topic. It was a good opportunity to hear from someone who is from there (Vietnam) and trying to tackle the problem in their own country as well as hear about some of the work that Dr. Barnett has done,” Clark said.

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said. “Ever since high school I’ve practiced by playing along to their recordings, and I’ve always just really enjoyed that kind of music... lots of old time signatures and polymeters. (They’re) composed more like a symphony than a pop song.”

As for their band’s music, one category can’t define it. Science fiction rock with complex meters and guided meditation in song form are two of the genres the band has tried out so far.

“Creating the band opened this door into this vast new realm that we’re still exploring,” Jeffrey said.

“Every time we write a new song, it’s something completely new, so we’re still trying to figure out what we’re capable of and how far this can go.”

Wilson agreed, saying that their band’s sound was hard to define.

“It’s all very heady,” Wilson said. “By that I mean intelligent, deep, soulsearching type of alternative rock. (It’s) must that’s meant to take people on an adventure.

GUNS continued from page 1 not something the campus wanted to address,” said Jim Williams, vice president of Student Affairs. “We are under an exception, the law has already passed...We are actually a little island that has had this time frame set that ‘you don’t have to follow the law until July 1, 2017.’

Students and faculty, in all six regents school in Kansas, took a gun survey last semester to show the Kansas Board of Regents what the students and faculty thought about guns on campus.

The results showed that neither students nor faculty wanted the current exemption to expire.

“We did present to the board, and although the numbers showed what they did show, the board proceeded with approving the amendments,” Weaver said. “Now we’re able to use that information (from the survey), hopefully, to help with the policy.”

The forum was hosted by the Black Student Union and ASG. The panel consisted of Hoover, Johnson, Sally Crawford-Fowler, director of counseling services, and Lynn Hobson, dean of students.

In situations where police officers are involved, Hoover said it was important for individuals to inform officers of their firearm and put it away.

“Whoever has the weapon, that’s the threat,” Hoover said.

“That is the one the officer is going to spend the most time scrutinizing and or trying to deal with.”

Hoover said his main concerns were accidental discharges and the possibility that individuals would be more likely to harm themselves, as weapons would be more accessible.

Counselors on campus will be staying alert for any suspicious or concerning behavior, according to Crawford-Fowler.

“We do have strict rules about when to break a person’s confidentiality if we feel they

Vincet Price, employee from Artificial Ice Events, lays down pieces of the artificial rink. It took about an hour and a half to get the rink set up.

Brittany Cowel, freshman secondary Spanish education major, glides across the rink yesterday in the rec.

UAC sponsored a free indoor ice skating experience for students.

Katelyn Waldron junior Math education major laces up her skates to get on the ice yesterday in the Rec. The ice skating even was free to all students.

Derrick Stockton, senior earth science major, and his daughter, Avril Sockton, enjoyed the UAC event in the Student Recreation Center yesterday. The ice was made of hard plastic and coated with silicone.

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are a threat to someone else,” Crawford-Fower said. “That is with or without this concealed carry on campus. Any person that does come into our office and makes a threat towards themselves or others, we have a duty to report. I know that with conceal carry coming on campus we all have concerns, for sure. We are already looking in our office about policies and protocols in regards to this particular development.”

Faculty cannot prohibit students from bringing guns into a classroom, however, the law says that guns can be banned from areas if there are “adequate security measures.”

There is no definition of what constitutes “adequate security measures,” but Johnson said the intent is to assure that no one in the confined area has a weapon. One way this can be done is by installing metal detectors and stationing guards at any and all entrance.

“The equipment and the man power that’s going to be required to run that equipment (will be more than we have),” Hoover said. “To me, at this given moment, it is completely unfeasible to even consider trying to put those adequate security measures in.”

Run, Hide, Fight is a program put on by ESU Police and Safety. It is a guide to surviving an active shooter and it is very important to learn about, according to Hobson.

“We are all responsible for trying to be as logical as we can about what kind of safety measure are out there for us if we find ourselves in a situation like that,” Hobson said.

“It’s better to be informed and knowledgeable about what the best advice is...”

A new bill has been introduced that would invalidate this law at post secondary schools.

New legislation has been introduced that will drop the minimum age to buy a handgun or get a concealed carry permit from 21 to 18.

The only way to spark any change in these policies and laws would be to contact elected officials, said Williams.

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“Evolution of Dance” creator visits ESU A drianna V illareal s ta f f w r i t e r

Judson Laipply, creator of the “Evolution of Dance” video, which has nearly 3 million hits on YouTube, visited Emporia State on February 4th to give a presentation on performance.

“I do love college campuses,” Laipply said in an interview with The Bulletin. “I think college students are a very unique bunch where they are kind of set out on their own but they also forget they still need some good positive input in their life.”

Laipply said he hopes his presentations are comedic and thought provoking, as he only wants his audience to do two things while they are listening to him: have a good time and to look at things in a different light.

“I loved the dance,” said Jeremy Chase, sophomore undecided major. “That is what I was looking forward to the most. I really liked how everything he said eventually tied to-

gether. I’m glad ESU held something cool like this.”

Faith Schreiner, freshman business administration major, agreed and said the dance was her favorite part of the show as well.

Laipply said college crowds, like the ones found at ESU, are his favorite and he is always excited to perform for them. Even though it took him some time to get over his stage fright.

“With time, the nerves are gone,” Laipply said.

“I am always interested in seeing how the crowd reacts to the things I say.

I love seeing the smiling faces and hearing people laugh at real life problems that all of us go through.”

Some students said they believed what Laipply said will stick in their minds.

“I didn’t expect him to say things that I could relate to,” Schreiner said.

“I have felt the way that he talked about at times.

One day I will go through something, maybe even tomorrow, and I will remember, ‘It could be worse.’”

Laipply emphasized the importance of positivity in one’s life.

“Most people don’t realize that most of our output in life is dictated by our input,” Laipply said. “When you’re positive for other people or act positive, you’re actually just doing the same for yourself.”

Laipply said the instant fame he experienced after his video was posted on YouTube was a huge shock to him.

“I initially put it on YouTube to get an embedding code so I could cut and paste it to a MySpace page almost 10 years ago,” Laipply said. “It’s more than I could have ever imagined.”

When the video went viral, his close friends and family were just as shocked as he was, according to Laipply.

“My nephew was six at the time and he thought it was funny,” Laipply said.

“They would watch the video, then refresh it and the view count jump as it Judson Laipply gives a motivational speech to Emporia State students on (the video) got bigger and Thursday Feb. 4 in the Memorial Ballroom. Laipply has traveled all over the United States and has even appeared on Oprah. bigger (on the internet).”

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Sweet Granada announces 24 hour Valentines Day

Emily Redeker, senior secondary biology and health education major, prepares a batch of chocolate covered strawberries on Monday at the Sweet Granada. The Sweet Granada makes an average of 5,000 chocolate covered strawberries for Valentines Day each year.

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The Sweet Granada, 803 Commercial Street, will open their doors at 10 a.m. on Feb. 13 and be open until 4 p.m. on Feb. 14, to give people over 24 hours to shop for their valentines.

Kim Redeker, owner, is hopeful that these hours will give busy customers a better opportunity to get the gifts they need to get.

“We decided, with the hol-

iday falling on a weekend, it would be a fun thing to try to stay open for 24 hours,” Redecker said. “We thought that if we tried extended hours people who have a hard time coming during the day because of work or don’t have (much) time...could shop at these off-the-wall hours.”

The Sweet Granada usually starts dipping their chocolate strawberries early hours in the morning, but this Valentines Day will be the first time they are open for more

than 24 hours.

Kasey Boyce, sophomore communication major, works at The Sweet Granada.

“It’s crazy,” Boyce said.

“I’m a little bit scared but I’m sure it’ll be exciting to be open for that long. I hope people enjoy it and take advantage of it so people who don’t like crowded stores can come in later in the night and feel a little more comfortable.”

The Sweet Granada has a steady stream of student customers throughout the year, according to Redecker.

Mariah Emily, sophomore psychology major, said she finds the candy shop atmosphere very inviting and makes students feel comfortable during their shopping.

“I think that is a wonderful idea to be open late,” Emily said. “It gives people time during any hours of the day or night to buy artisan sweets for their loved ones.”

Even if you’re not a fan of Valentine’s Day, Redeker wants students to know that Valentine’s Day isn’t just about your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife, but all the people that you love in your life.

“It doesn’t have to be val(entine) in the traditional sense,” Redecker said. “It can be for all the loves in your life, for your best friend, or your roommate, or the people you work with. Val(entines Day) can be for all the people special in your life.”

On average, the Sweet Granada makes 5,000 chocolate covered strawberries for Valentines Day.

In Brief 153rd Annual Founders Day Reflects Common Good Emporia State will be holding a luncheon at 12:05 pm this Friday in Webb Hall to celebrate the anniversary of the day the school was founded.

This years theme is “Reflections of the Common Good,” as the luncheon will celebrate all the ways ESU has changed lives during this past year through careers, experiences and edu-

cation.

The two winners of the $1863 scholarship essay competition will be announced during this luncheon.

To apply, an ESU student had to write an essay between 750 and 1,000 words describing how ESU has changed their lives. The scholarship was sponsored by the President’s Commu-

nity Advisory Council.

The ESU birthday cake will be cut by President Allison Garrett, Associated Student Government President Janet Weaver and Emporia State Ambassador President Elayna Coleman.

Following the luncheon there will be a bell-ringing ceremony in Beach Hall to thank Elaine Slater for her music scholarships.

Ziwea Wang, sophomore graphic design major, looks at Shaunda Caldwell’s art work at her art exhibit on Thursday, Feb. 4. Students and faculty members walked around and looked at Caldwell’s work displayed in the Gilson Memorial Gallery in King Hall.

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Shaunda Caldwell, senior fine arts in painting and secondary education major, featured her at an art show in Gilson Memorial Gallery in King Hall, beginning last Thursday.

“It’s an amazing experience,” Caldwell said. “It’s really nice to feel accomplished. I can show off everything I’ve been working on over the years. I’m really appreciative that this is something this department does for art students.”

Caldwell’s art consisted mainly of oil paintings and digital photography. Most of the art depicted nature and people together.

For Caldwell, these pieces come from a place of introspection.

“It was practice at first, and then it became more (about) me trying to search for my spirituality,” Caldwell said. “Trying to see where I fit in with that (spirituality) and how it relates to me. I find a lot of comfort in the natural world, so I mixed that with the human form.”

The two galleries in King Hall, Gilson Memorial Gallery and the Eppink Art Gallery, are used to feature

student and visiting artists.

Certain classes that were being held in King Hall during the art show took a break from class to see Caldwell’s art.

Students discussed the meanings behind Caldwell’s pieces.

“There is a lot of really cool art here, it really give a sense of home,” said Ryan Howerton, junior art education major. “I’ve known Shaunda for a while and it’s really amazing to see how far she’s come.”

Instructors and professors of the art department were also in attendance.

Derek Wilkinson, assistant professor of painting and drawing, is one of Caldwell’s instructors.

“I feel very proud of Shaunda,” Wilkinson said.

“It’s always great to see students get a chance like this, it’s a very neat part of the art program. It’s important because it gives them real world experience they couldn’t get without this.”

Caldwell, like many senior art major that goes to Emporia State, has an art show during their last semester to give them a chance to show their artwork, the progression of their skills and gain real world skills.

8 Sports Shorts Lady Hornet softball falters in season opener The April Huddleston, head softball coach, era of Emporia State softball began last weekend in Durant, Oklahoma during a three day tournament. The team started the season 2-4. ESU softball lost to Oklahoma Christian, Arkansas Tech and Henderson State twice.

After the initial loss to Henderson State, ESU rebounded by defeating the host school, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, twice.

In their two victories, ESU outscored their opponents 21–8. On the weekend, however, Emporia State was outscored 25–36.

Sarah Glass, a junior infielder, led the way offensively for the Lady Hornets. Glass hit 9-20 on the weekend, hitting two home runs with a double, while adding three Runs Batted In. Erica Harper, junior outfielder and defensive player, had a strong spring debut for the Lady Hornets, hitting .316, contributing four runs, six hits with a double and a home run, while tacking on a team leading 5 RBI’s.

Marly Carmona, sophomore infielder, and Caitlyn VanVleck, sophomore outfielder, each stole two bases for the Lady Hornets, with Glass and Moran Fisher, junior, each adding one.

In the circle, Eryn Stockman, junior pitcher and infielder, pitched 20 innings through three complete games, and striking out 21 players.

Emporia State will play six games at the Arkansas-Monticello Tournament in Bentonville, Arkansas, February 12th to 14th. They will play Henderson State in the first round.

Hornet baseball takes two of three in weekend series The Hornet baseball team won two of three games against Colorado State-Pueblo last weekend at Trusler Sports Complex.

Emporia State gained a quick lead in game one, as Evan Koehler, senior infielder, blasted a two-run homerun in the bottom of the first inning.

CSU-Pueblo would claim the lead 3-2 in the top of the third with two home runs of their own.

The Hornets put together three consecutive two-run innings in the third, fourth and fifth innings to seal the win.

Matt Slauter, junior pitcher, tossed four innings of tworun ball in relief in the 9-5 win.

The Thunder Wolves gained a quick lead in game two. They led 4-0 after three and a half innings until the Hornets made four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning.

The game would remain tied 4-4 until the top of the ninth when CSU-Pueblo began the inning with a homerun, and the Thunder Wolves won game two, 5-4.

In game three, two Hornet pitchers combined for a 4-hit shutout.

Nathan Gieber, junior pitcher, started the game off with six scoreless innings and recorded seven strikeouts.

Jordan Plank, junior pitcher, closed out the 3-0 victory and only allowed one hit in three innings.

Emporia State will travel to Denver this weekend for another Friday-Sunday series against Metropolitan State.

First pitch for each game is slated for noon.

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Moore leads Hornets to victory A ce F inch

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Emporia State men’s basketball team won 78-66 when they played Pittsburg State on Saturday. 48 of the Hornet’s points were scored from in front of the free throw line.

“We had good ball movement,” said Shaun Vandiver, head coach. “I think we could’ve had more (movement), if guys were down and ready to catch and finish. That’s the name of the game, layups and threes.”

After the first media timeout, with 14:52 remaining in the first half, the Hornets led 13-8.

However, by 9:56 remaining in the first half, the Gorillas held a one point advantage; the score 18-17. Their first four points made during that stretch were put-backs on offensive rebounds.

At the 3:49 mark of the first half, ESU trailed by two points, the score being 29-27. The Gorillas first 29 points were made in front of the free throw line. The Gorillas outrebounded ESU, 178, causing PSU to score 13 defensive rebounds.

Finishing the half, the Hornets went on a 9-4 run and led Pitt State by three, the score being 36-33.

Terrence Moore, senior guard, made the most points for ESU in the first half with eight.

ESU also had eight points made from turnovers in the first half.

There were nine lead changes during the first half and the Hornets blocked six of the seven shots the Gorillas took from the three point line.

The Hornets began the second half outscoring the Gorillas, 10-5. ESU started the second half in a 2-3 zone half-court defense while the Gorillas shot threes.

PSU made one shot out of five they had taken from behind the arc.

With 11:57 left in the game, ESU had a 16 point advantage with the score being 56-40. The Hornets made 7-14 three point shots, in the first 30 minutes.

This prompted a gorilla timeout.

After the timeout, PSU began a 2-3 zone formation of defense.

Javon Taylor, junior guard, made two, three point shots.

“It’s been a while (since I’ve made a three pointer), but it was only a matter of time,” Taylor said. “Shooters shoot, you have to keep shooting.”

From the 6:13 to 4:29 mark in the second half, the Gorillas made six shots, cutting ESU’s

Terrence Moore, senior guard, jumps towards the basket to score during the game against Pittsburg State last Saturday at White Auditorium. The Hornets beat out the Gorillas for the second time, ending the game with a score of 78-66. CASSIE HOLT | The Bulletin

lead from 20 to 14. PSU picked up on defense, forcing ESU to miss shots.

Pitt State called another timeout, after making a three point shot, creating a run of 10 straight points. The score was 67-57 with 2:12 remaining.

PSU was never able to close that 10 point gap and the final

score was 78-66.

The Gorillas shot 44 percent in front of the three point line, and just over 20 percent behind the three.

Moore made 17 points for ESU and four other Hornets were in the double digits with their points.

“We made timely stops and

free throws when we were suppose to,” Moore said. “When they were in their press (defense) we did a good job of getting the ball to the middle (of the court) and attacking from there.”

The Hornets will play Southwest Baptist at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at White Auditorium.

ESU crumbles late to Gorillas D errick D uncan s ta f f w r i t e r

Emporia State, previously ranked #16, fell to the Pitt State Gorillas on Feb. 6, causing ESU to be ranked #21.

The final score was 74-66.

The Lady Hornets began the game with a 17-4 lead in the first five minutes, with Kelly Moten, junior guard, scoring eight of those points.

The Hornets retained the lead the first half, ending with 31-17.

“Just like every game, we came out with the same mentality against Pitt,” said Jacee Kramer, sophomore guard. “(We) focus on playing tough and together and doing what we prepare to do in practice.”

After the half, the Gorillas closed that lead, going on a four minute 15-0 run during the third quarter. They outscored the Hornets 20-10, and taking the lead by one point making the score 51-50.

“I think they came out with the same game plan they had originally,” Moten said.

“I feel like we weren’t going as hard to the basket as we should have been, and were not able to come up with the win.”

During the fourth quarter, Pitt State missed two free throws and ESU’s Moten

made two free throws.

The two teams battled for the lead, until the Gorillas went on a 9-0 run, taking their biggest lead of the game, at 66-56. Pitt State sustained their lead the rest of the game, winning 74-66.

“A lot of us had an off game and obviously that can’t happen in a big game like that,” Kramer said. “Our bench production was absent and a few of our scorers didn’t produce like they normally do. Pitt made some big plays and got a few calls and we didn’t. We didn’t play the way we can and it cost us the game.”

Moten made the most points for the Hornets, at 22.

She shot nine for 14 from the field.

Kathryn Flott, junior forward, accomplished a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds.

Kelsey Barnwell, senior guard, made 14 points.

The Gorillas made 30 shots out of 35 from the free throw line, compared to the Hornets who made 14 out of 18.

“Our two best offensive players got in foul trouble, and we couldn’t play them,” said Rory Collins, head coach. “It took Kelly out of her rhythm and she wasn’t the same when she came

Addie Lackey, sophomore guard, forces her way through two Pittsburg State players during the game on Saturday at White Auditorium. The girls fell to the Gorillas with a score of 66-74.

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back. We have really high talented players in the league and our game has gotten very good, and there are parts of the game that just aren’t up to

the standard of level of play.”

The Lady Hornets face off against Lincoln University of Missouri at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday in Missouri.