Issue 2 2017-2018 by Cowley Press

Issue 2 Oct. 12, 2017 The student-run newspaper of Cowley College

Tiger Talk 10/12 Softball Exhibition @ Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla. @ 6 p.m.

The five-alalah Queenalalahs

The five sophomore women candidates

Intramural Kickball, Cowley College Softball Field @ 6 p.m. 10/13 Baseball Scrimmage vs. Crowder and Hutchison, Wichita Women’s Soccer Hosts Butler @ 5:30 p.m. 10/14 Men’s Basketball @ Coffeyville Jamboree, TBA Volleyball vs. Ranger/ Western Texas, Ranger, Texas @ 2 & 4 p.m. 10/16 Cross Country Teams @ Butler Invitational, El Dorado @ 3 p.m. 10/17 Baseball Scrimmage @ University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Okla. 10/18 Volleyball Hosts Neosho @ 6:30 p.m. 10/19 Halloween Dance, Cowley Recreation Building @ 9 p.m. to midnight. 10/20 Volleyball vs. Des Moines Area CC/Iowa Central, Fort Dodge, IA, 12 & 3 p.m. Softball Exhibition @ Tulsa University, Tusla, Okla. @ 5 p.m. For the full month of October’s calendar, go to Entertainment (p.15).

All dolled up for a photoshoot, these queens are ready for the 86 Annual Arkalalah festivities to begin. From left to right: Jordan Day, Mary Anderson, Brylee Burroughs, Kyrstyn Kinzie and Braydee Holmes (photo courtesy by Emma Pray)

Friday, October 27 10 a.m. Carnival Opens 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Arkalalah Arts/ Crafts Show at Ark City Rec Center 11 a.m. Concessions Open 11 a.m.-Dusk Helicopter rides at Carver Park, $40 per rider per flight with a minimum 2 riders per flight 12 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Cornhole Tournament in the 200 block of South Summit 12:30 p.m.-Midnight The Beer Garden will be open 1 p.m.-5 p.m. All You Can Ride Night at Carnival for one low price. Ticket booths open at 12:30

Arkalalah Events

p.m. Rides open at 1:00 p.m. $18.00 per person at carnival. Discount tickets $15, if purchased at ticket outlets before noon on Wednesday, October 25 2:30 p.m. The finalists for Little Mr. & Miss will be announced. Judging for prizes for Children’s Parade will take place. 3 p.m. Children’s Parade begins at the corner of Summit and Chestnut. 7:30 p.m. Queen Alalah Coronation and the crowning of Little Mr. and Miss in the Brown Theatre. Admission is $8.

Saturday, October 27

5:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Kiwanis Pancake feed 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Regristration for Arkalalah Run at Arkalalah Office 9 a.m. Arkalalah Two Mile Run. Race begins in the 100 block of North Summit 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Arkalalah arts/ crafts show in the Rec Center. 10 a.m. Carnival opens and presentation of trophies for the Arkalalah Run 10 a.m.-Dusk Helicopter rides at Carver Park, $40 per rider per flight 10:15 a.m. RCB Bank Fun Run

for elementary students 11 a.m. Concessions opens and RCB Bank presents the Good Sport Award 11 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Paul United Methodist Church Chicken Noodle Dinner located at 220 E. Washington 11:15 a.m. Street Games 12:30 p.m.-Midnight Beer garden will be open 2 p.m. Arkalalah big parade 4 p.m. Band and Flag festival at the Bulldog Stadium Dusk The light show (See pages 8 and 9 for more information)

Opinion We need to talk

Staff

Microaggressions: Recognizing and Overcoming Them Marcela Dantas Staff Member “You don’t look Brazilian,” they said. I wondered, was that a good or a bad thing? This is a simple sentence where we can see a case of a microaggression occurring. The Oxford Dictionary defines microaggression as, “A statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group such as a racial or ethnic minority.” It is implicit in our society in a way that sometimes (I would say, practically every time) we don’t even notice we are being the aggressors to someone, and on the other hand, recognize being the victims when it happens to us. It’s frequently ignored by the society, but it’s everywhere in our daily lives. An example of an overlooked microaggression is when someone says, “I’ve never seen black people do that.” The real intention is actually making a compliment, but by putting the racial issue into the sentence, it ends up being a typical microaggression. As a Brazilian student, who speaks Portuguese as their language, I don’t get offended when people say, “You have pretty good English for a non-speaker.” Actually, I feel really good that all my efforts studying were worth it. But now I think, worth it for who? The right answer should be myself. I was happy that I had pleased an English speaker by the way I speak their language, but that’s me being the victim and not even noticing it. Microaggressions are misunderstood by most people. Normally, what comes to mind is that they are being easily offended,

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but that is just an approach that destroys the allegation and doesn’t solve the issue. It’s the same as “blaming the victim.” Frequently, our little actions and things we say are microaggressions, and most of the time they send mixed messages to people. A common one people say is, “I’m not homophobic, I have a lot of gay friends.”

“I’m not homophobic, I have a lot of gay friends”

judgmental of people you do not know.” The purpose of breaking the microaggressive cycle is to establish a culture where everyone is treated the same way, with respect and dignity. We need to inform and be informed of the small things that we are doing, and especially how it influences someone else’s life. If people hadn’t spoke up for their rights, even when it was uncomfortable to talk about it, we wouldn’t have any human or women’s rights, kids would still be

Other examples include asking an Asian for help with math problems, and pulling your wallet closer when someone out of the trust circle is passing near on the street. In all of these situations, what we are usually doing is judging that someone will act in a certain way because of the way they look. Even though microaggressions are everywhere, in different cultures and societies around the world, Student Life Counselor Ashley Demaree said that she hasn’t seen any microaggressions happening on campus. Methods we can use to avoid microaggressions include paying more attention to how we react in certain situations and most importantly, thinking about how the other person could perceive what we’re saying. For a long-term solution, we can break the cycle by educating our kids about microaggressions and how to avoid them. If we cut that of our society now, when our children grow up, that behavior won’t happen instinctively or accidentally anymore. Demaree said that we can avoid this happening on campus by “being aware of our own body language and...trying not to be

working in factories, and only a minority of people would be able to vote for our governors. Cowley has people from a lot of places around the world, but what we need to learn is that differences are exactly what makes us unique. We shouldn’t fight against them. We should see different world perspectives as an opportunity to learn and grow. Microaggressions are too important to be ignored.

Editor-In-Chief Braydee Holmes Ad Manager Sergio DeFalco Campus Editor Felipe Escalante Sports Editor Leah Darnell Opinion Editor Caleb Parish Photo Editor Jenna Nichols Staff Members Will Tapedo Kaitlyn Dodd Marcela Dantas Emma Pray Faculty Advisor Meg Smith

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Columns A HUGE problem in today’s society is the understanding of the nature of science. I watch interviews with people on television that deny science simply because THEY don’t personally believe it for a variety of reasons. The media and personal conversations confuse the meaning of science by using terms like “facts” and “prove” when describing scientific studies. This contradicts the entire principle of the scientific understanding of natural phenomenon. First of all, science does not “prove” anything true. The best it can do is disprove all the known ideas about the possible cause and effect and whatever is remaining is probably how it occurs. Real scientists use terms like “the probable cause is...” or “this is possibly due to...” to describe their results. A good scientist realizes that it may be possible that someone in the future with a new idea or better technology disproving what they are currently claiming. Science textbooks are continually being updated with the latest updates in our current

understanding of science. As we learn more about something, we add it to what we know or change it to the current best explanation for that concept. There will always be some fringe scientists who make claims they believe, or perhaps believe they can profit from, if they make certain claims counter to popular scientific study results. Often these scientists were dismissed by peer-reviewed publications because they didn’t meet the required criteria to make the claim or had poor error analysis of their data. It is interesting how often they get “invited” by media that give these fringe ideas a voice outside of the scientific community and convince society to “believe” this idea to be a scientific “fact” which of course it is not.

Martin Shaffer, Physics Instructor

Among its many definitions, ethics is the branch of philosophy dealing with the distinction between right and wrong. It is the ‘moral’ philosophy. Pranking is a mischievous act. To prank is to play a trick on someone, thus making them look like a fool, scaring them, or even disturbing them. All for the sake of a laugh. How can we synthesize ethics and still prank? How can we talk about the ethics of pranking? We must resort to normative ethics, or the study of ethical conduct, ‘how one should act’. Normative ethics can be divided into virtue ethics, deontology and consequentialism. Virtue ethics, stresses less what we ought to do, but rather, it tells us who we should be as a way to attain excellence in our lives. Deontology, which is composed by duty theories, deals with principles of obligations. It disregards the consequences of our acts. Consequentialism asserts that the morality of our action solely depends on its consequences. It is pretty much a cost-benefit analysis of our conduct. According to consequentialism, if

Accelerated Learning Excels at Cowley Kaitlyn Dodd Staff Member The Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) originated in Baltimore, Md., at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) which earned the college the 2014-15 Certificate of Excellence for its Developmental Writing Program, according to the college website. ALP is the only mainstream program of its kind and was developed to combine the strongest features of earlier approaches to raise success rates and help lower the attrition rate. It targets retention, life skills, Oct. 12, 2017

college-level preparedness, reading strategies, annotation, among other skills for coping, balance and reaching college compentencies quickly. The purpose is not to produce ‘great writers’––it is to help students write at college level. Of the 279 schools with ALP program, only 3 are in Kansas, and only Cowley has the distinction as the quickest collegewide integration. In the past, students testing below composition I enrolled in developmental courses potentially requiring the student take 2 courses before entering college level English. ALP does away with remedial

courses and integrates students in the same beginning composition courses with a seminar. The smaller seminars tend to help students bond with the professor and peers. This attachment may improve retention and confidence, providing students the courage to ask for help, instead feeling insecure about reaching out. According to Humanities Instructor Julie Kratt and Humanities Department Chair Marlys Cervantes, Cowley has shown a 66 percent increase in student success in composition since its introduction in 2014. For the ALP pilot semester, the rate of passing composition

the outcome of the action is more favorable than unfavorable, it is right. Consequentialism includes popular theories like utilitarianism, Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill being the most famous utilitarian thinkers, and ethical egoism. Utilitarianism takes into consideration the good of the majority. The action is deemed morally right if the consequences are better for everyone, or at least most of them. Ethical egoism, on the other hand, considers the agent who performed the action. If the action is more favorable to the person, who acted, it is morally right. Let us pretend that the funny sophomore, a good guy, decides to pull a prank. Later, you ask him, “Man, why did you dress up like a clown and run through the dorm knocking on doors at 1 a.m.?” He may reply ‘because it was thrilling to wake them and see the looks on their faces. Let’s break this down. What was his motivation? Did he have good intentions? Was he trying to be a good person? A fun one? Was he thinking about an outcome or did he want to pull a prank because it was the right thing to do? with a C or better increased from 52 percent to 62 percent––a ten percent increase.

To wake people up, to see their faces, to have a laugh at someone else’s expense…are these good things? Of course, we should never generalize. Sometimes we want to prank grandma, but that in the end we will reward her suffering with a present. The point of a prank is to manipulate someone’s feelings and we manipulate someone’s feelings, for a reason. If there is a reason, there is an outcome we hope to achieve. Therefore, it is neither virtue ethics – we would not have a character-developing goal in mind – nor deontology, since the latter completely disregards the consequences. Depending on the prank; for one’s enjoyment or an audience– YouTube, TV shows. The key element in this discussion is to be able to contextualize. Aristotle said, virtue lies in the middle, or the Golden Mean. It means doing the right thing, at the right moment, in the right place, with the right people. To be able to contextualize is to be virtuous as well. With that said, in your opinion, is pranking right or wrong? Is there a right prank? Ruy Vaz, Asst. Soccer Coach In 2015, ALP was awarded the CCCC Writing Program Certificate of Excellence.

Issue 2

Lifestyle

It’s Lighting Up

Vehicle dashboard lights and identifying them Jenna Nichols Photo Editor

If while driving a vehicle these dashboard lights appear, here is what they could mean:

Brake System

If this light appears while driving, pull over and make sure the emergency brake is not engaged; also, check the vehicle’s brake fluid level. If there is a loss of brake fluid due to a leak, this icon could be serious. This could also mean there is a problem with the antilock braking system (ABS). If the emergency brake or low fluid levels are not the cause, contact a mechanic.

Check Engine Light

This dashboard icon does not require immediate attention. If this icon appears, inspect the vehicle once you reach your destination. However, if this icon appears and is flashing it requires immediate attention. If you do not know what this icon means, an auto parts store will run the vehicle’s code free of charge.

Engine Coolant Temperature

TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

If this light appears while driving the vehicle, immediately pull over and shut the vehicle off. This dashboard light indicates the vehicles engine is too hot, the coolant level is too low, or the vehicle may have a faulty coolant temperature sensor. There should be a coolant system inspection done to avoid engine damage.

Engine Oil Pressure Warning

If this icon appears, immediately pull the vehicle over. This dashboard light is used to indicate low engine oil level, loss of engine oil pressure, or a faulty pressure sensor. Low oil or low oil pressure will cause serious damage to the engine.

This dashboard light means one or more tires has low air pressure. Pull over once you have reached your destination to inspect and adjust the tire pressure. However, if one or more of the vehicle tires are not flat, it could be an issue with the TPMS sensor. Some vehicles will manually reset the sensor while driving and others may need professionally recalibrated by a service technician.

As many students begin to travel home for fall break there are a few things they should check before departure. Matt Stone, director of security and public safety, gave some wise advice for students who are planning to drive home for fall break. He advises all students who are traveling to check their vehicle’s fluid levels and tire pressure before leaving. Especially with the change of seasons upon us, tire pressure could alter during the cooler nights. Checking the vehicle before departure is not the only thing the driver should be worried about. Before leaving, the driver should check for any road hazards that may obstruct their travel plans, such as road closures. If there are road obstructions, the driver should plan an

alternate route of travel before departing. Stone also advises students to be aware of other drivers, the weather, and the route they are traveling. He reminds students the speed limit is for when conditions are ideal. If the conditions are less than ideal the driver is advised to slow down. One last thing the driver should check before traveling is that they have all the necessary emergency items in their vehicle. According to lifehacker.com, the driver should have a spare tire, basic maintenance tools, jumper cables, vehicle owner manual, flashlight, first aid kit, fire starter, energy bars, water, weather radio, maps, and a blanket. Although there are many more suggested items, these are at the top of the necessity list.

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Issue 2

Lifestyle Am I Getting Sick? Take this quick quiz and find out. Do You Have?...

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

A cough? YES or NO Aches or pains? YES or NO Fatigueness? YES or NO Itchy eyes? YES or NO Sneezing? YES or NO

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

A sore throat? YES or NO A runny nose? YES or NO A stuffy nose? YES or NO A fever? YES or NO A headache? YES or NO

September SOTM: Kelsie Whitcomb

Under The Weather If you have picked YES on two or more of these symptoms, you are advised to go see Nurse Lea Newman in the Jungle. The nurse can check your EYES, EARS, NOSE and THROAT. The nurse can also provide certain medications to counteract flu-like symptoms.

Managing the Flu

Follow these tips to help prevent the flu You’re sitting in your dorm room, and your roommate begins to sneeze. You notice that over the past couple days, your roommate hasn’t been getting out of bed. After talking to campus Nurse, Lea Newman, you think that your roommate might have the flu. Once you get back to your room, you check your roommate’s temperature they have a fever. You ask your roommate if they are experiencing any other symptoms that could be related to the flu. Sure enough, your roommate listed coughing and sneezing to go along with the fever. This confirms that your roommate has the flu. Don’t let your roommate get you sick. Follow these tips to help keep the flu away even with a sick Oct. 12, 2017

roommate: 1. Be sure that you are always washing your hands, or using hand sanatizer. Especially after coughing, sneezing or going to the bathroom. 2 .Drink a glass of Airbourne to help your body fight any bacterias. Airbourne is a multivitamin that gives your body the extra boost it needs during cold and flu season. 3. Go to your local doctor or clinic and get the flu shot. This shot will help prevent from contracting the flu virus. 4. Drink more water than you normally would. When sick, the body will sweat and lose more fluids than usual. 5. Always bundle up when the temperature drops outside. Wear a coat when walking to classes.

Kelsie Whitcomb (photo by Felipe Escalante)

Braydee Holmes Editor-In-Chief Hometown: Wichita Major: Secondary Education Sophomore Kelsie Whitcomb was awarded the September Student of the Month award. “Being awarded Cowley’s September Student of the Month kind of shocked me,” Whitcomb said. “I was really excited throughout the day; it made my entire week, honestly, and telling my parents––they were really excited.” Whitcomb is President of Math and Science Club, Vice President of Scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa, Vice President of Game Club, Vice President of Art Club, a member of Media Club, and a Cowley tutor. Despite being busy with extracurriculars, Whitcomb has a few side hobbies she likes to

indulge in, including playing guitar and piano, listening to music, and “anything artsy.” Whitcomb plans to be a high school math teacher. Her favorite class, she says, is any of the Calculus classes and her favorite instructor is Mike Hayden. “He’s pretty cool and I love the way he teaches,” Whitcomb said. If Whitcomb could live anywhere, she would want to live in Missouri where the rest of her family is. “I love the scenery there and it’s quiet––kind of secluded, it’s just beautiful.” In addition, if Whitcomb could meet anyone, she would meet Hayley Williams, singer of the band Paramore. Eligibility Requirements Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, Sophomore with 31 or more credit hours, Enrolled as a full-time student, Demonstrated outstanding citizenship

Rapid Fire Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi Hot or Cold? Hot Manicure or Pedicure? Manicure Curly or Straight? Curly Moon or Stars? Stars Purple or Green? Purple Short or Long? Long

Issue 2

Scene

Anything can happen if you let it Mary Poppins to fly into Cowley for fall musical

Caleb Parish Opinion Editor With the line “anything can happen if you let it” running through their heads, students and faculty of the theatre department is well underway in making Mary Poppins one of the most fun and magical productions to hit the Robert Brown theatre stage in Cowley theatre history. “Mary Poppins is iconic. She’s not just a regular figure. It’s really hard to describe her except that she’s Mary Poppins,” Theatre Director Cara Kem said. This sentiment is shared by generations of fans, but many of them don’t know the mediocre rise of the character from star of children’s books to star of the silver screen and stage.

Most well-known for the character’s appearance in the 1964 film named after her, Mary Poppins is a cultural icon. For the fall musical, the theatre department will be lighting up the Richardson Brown Theatre stage with Mary Poppins. Most people know the start of Mary Poppins’ story as the 1964 Disney film, featuring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, but the actual story starts with P.L. Travers, the creator of Mary Poppins. Travers was very protective of her brainchild. In fact, Walt Disney spent years trying to convince Travers to allow him to bring her work to life on the big screen. Travers finally caved in 1961 with the stipulation she would get script approval rights and be an advisor for this marvelous production. Despite the critical acclaim and

memorable soundtrack, Travers was very displeased with what would become the most famous version of her character. Some of her grievances included the animated sequences shown throughout the film, the toning down of some of the more bitter aspects of Poppins’ personality, and the inclusion of originals songs (Travers wanted the soundtrack filled with traditional standards of the Edwardian period in which the film was set.) All these things led Travers to refusing to allow any more adaptations of Poppins to ever be made. She held true to this wish until 1994 when theater producer Cameron Mackintosh approached her about producing a live musical adaptation of Mary Poppins, because amazingly Disney never secured the theater rights and Travers protected them dearly after

her displeasure with the film. After seeing his admiration for her books and passion for the project, Travers gave her blessing. Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins opened in 2004 at the West End theater in London. Unfortunately, Travers passed away in 1996 before she was able to see Mackintosh’s version. But the spirit of her creation lived on. The world went a long time without any more Mary Poppins, but now we won’t have to wait much longer to have some of our own actors present it.

Mary Poppins through the years

Julie Andrews (courtesy photo) Played Mary in Disney’s Mary Poppins released in 1964 Hometown: Walton-on-Thames, England Notables Theater Roles: My Fair Lady, Victor/ Victoria Oct. 12, 2017

Emily Blunt (courtesy photo) Played Mary in Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns scheduled for release Christmas, 2018 Hometown: London, England Notable Theater Roles: Vincent in Brixton, Romeo & Juliet

Jazmynn Burris (courtesy photo) Played Mary in Cowley Drama’s production of Mary Poppins, 2017 Hometown: Winfield, Kan. Notable Theater Roles: Once Upon a Mattress, Vikings on Broadway Issue 2

Scene Let’s Get Spooky Local haunts bring fun for everyone

Emma Pray Staff Member Even though the actual holiday of Halloween falls at the end of the month, all of October is prime-time for all things spooky, scary, and creepy. Carving pumpkins, trick or treating, and haunted attractions are all signatures of October. Inexpensive haunted attractions that are close by are always difficult to find, but that doesn’t mean those attractions aren’t there. Forest of Fears, located in Udall, has brought in a large number of visitors throughout the 12 years they have been in business. The Forest of Fear has made it their top priority to ensure that they are different from any other

haunted attraction in the Wichita area. The spookiness begins in the waiting area, where guests have the choice of watching outdoor scary movies or sitting by the roaring fire while ghost stories intrigue everyone around. Bathroom facilities are provided with a snack shack available as well. The Forest of Fear is a mile of horror filled pathways, so the owners and employees recommend wearing sensible walking shoes. Once the sun goes down, The Forest of Fear is open for business. With admission being $13 for adults and $8 for children, this exciting and spooky haunt is fun and affordable. While the Forest of Fear spikes

fear out in the forest, the Labyrinth of Terror brings guests back inside for a thrilling haunted house experience. Located about 17 miles up the road is the Labyrinth of Terror in Winfield. The Labyrinth of Terror contains two different haunts this year – House of Terrors and Terroreyes. The House of Terrors is the main haunt, Terroreyes is a brand-new 3D haunt. Owner of Labyrinth of Terror, Angela Steiner, said that Terroreyes was created because of customer suggestion after having receiving such positive reviews about their 3D room. Actors fill The House of Terrors and Terroreyes to make sure that the guests are given an authentic scare. Tickets for adults can be purchased for either the House of Terror at $15 or for Terror Eyes at $13, and children tickets are priced at $10 for the House of Terror and $8 for Terror Eyes. If guests would like to purchase the tickets together, adult tickets are $25 and children are $15. Purchasing the tickets together

allows the visitors to see the haunts at the same time. One last haunt worth checking out this Halloween is the local Spooky Hollow in Ark City. Spooky Hollow is located a few miles outside of town, and is free

to the public. It is not a haunt necessarily, but can be very spooky when driving through in the dark. These three local attractions are guaranteed fun for the whole family.

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Dorm Room Halloween Treats

Preparation

1. Microwave the butter in a plastic container and until it is melted

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3 tablespoons butter 10 ounces marshmallows 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal

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10 drops of green food coloring

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2 King-Size Hersey’s chocolate bars Candy Eyes

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2. Stir in the food coloring 3. Add marshmallows and microwave the green concoction for 3 minutes 4. Press the cooked krispies into a 13x9 nonstick pan 5. Cut the pan of krispies into snack sized pieces

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7. Dip one end of your treats into the melted chocolate and let dry 8. Fill the remaining chocolate in a sandwich baggy and cut one of the corners to make a makeshift pastry bag and draw stiches on your little Frankenstein’s head 9. Finally, use the rest of your chocolate as “glue” to to put on your candy eyes

6. Melt Hershey bars in microwave for approx. 2 minutes

Issue 2

Sports

In the mix The squads are focused on winning and maximizing potential

Will Tapedo Staff Member

Baseball

Cross Country

Baseball players have been around the ballpark since before this semester started, practicing for their season. So far, the baseball team has scrimmaged against Independence Community College, Rose State College, Crowder College, Butler Community College, Emporia University, Seminole State, Hutchinson Community College, and Pittsburg State University. This year for the roster, there are 15 freshmen and 16 sophomores. NUMBER of them are returners. Cowley sophomore and baseball catcher Dalton Dinkel was named to the National Baseball Congress World Series All-Tournament team this summer. The coaches for the baseball team are Head Coach Dave Burroughs, Assistant Coach Darren Burroughs and Assistant Coach Brock Buckingham.

Students in cross country have been in motion since their seasonopening meet Sept. 1 at Hutchinson Twilight in Hutchinson. There, the cross country team placed second. At their second meet at Missouri Southern Stampede in Joplin, Miss. on Sept. 16, the Lady Tigers cross country team earned the team title, while the men’s cross country team placed eighth. On Sept. 30, the teams traveled to Stillwater, Okla., for the Oklahoma State Cowboy Jamboree, where they placed…. The cross country teams have six sophomores and 12 freshmen. For all her hard work and dedication towards cross country, Cowley sophomore Naomi Similus was named the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week. The coaches for the cross country team are Head Coach Dan Adler and Assistant Coach Mark Phillips.

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On the mat: Grappling with the terms

Basketball

Basketball season is right around the corner, and it couldn’t come soon enough. Both the men’s and women’s teams are preparing diligently to make sure they are of sound body and mind for the upcoming season. The Men’s team will no doubt improve on their 17-15 record from last year, and are looking to compete for a championship. The team is returning with a lot of experience with 6 players coming back for this season. The men start things off with the Mullen/Mitchell Shootout in Dallas, Texas on October 6th. Starting with this game, it’ll be the beginning of a brand-new opportunity to rise to the top of the rankings and put their stamp on this year. The women’s team is exerting maximum effort to prepare for the schedule they face this season. It won’t be easy, but with some players old and new, high hopes are circling that this year will be great. Last season was an optimal one with the women going 24-9, but the team only wants to use that as a springboard into this season and make another legitimate run at the crown.

Track According to Jai-Mein Berry, the team is working extremely hard at getting in “peak form.”They are starting to work on the individual tasks that each runners is adept at. Everybody is all in and are not taking any shortcuts,” Berry said. Also, the new throws coach, Glenwood Edwards Jr. is hitting the ground running to get his team up and ready for the tests that lie ahead. The team is very deep with talent on both sides of the lane,

The inaugural wrestling team shows off the new singlets. Sporting a traditional look that dates back to the 60’s. (L to R: Kolvin Berry, Garrett Rowe, Dylan Johnson) With the dawning of the of a new era of wrestling. The team has new singlets and new mats to get to work on. Here’s a few terms you may not know, but will be helpful throughout the season. He’s stuck: A wrestler is pinned. He’s a fish: A wrestler is flopping on the mat. That’s swipes: What is said in a controlled pinning situation closer than 4 inches to the mat. Finish: When a wrestler finishes a takedown. and that can only pay dividends athletic program very happy with a when the track season rolls around. great showing. It’s no surprise that In the end, the men and women the fuzz will be flying and the Aces will definitely have their best foot piling up as the men work their way forward when it’s time to line up through this year. For the women’s on the blocks and showcase exactly team, they are loaded with young what they have been working for talent at singles and doubles. With the whole off-season. an 11-8 record, last year and a 3-2 All the 6 a.m. workouts and start to this season, they have the practices in the hot Kansas sun upmost confidence in their skills will come to light when they lace and fellow teammates. Working on up their shoes for the first track form and getting in shape now take meet of the upcoming season. The a backseat to pounding grounders track team is eyeing a conference and opponents into the green title and a little bit more by getting concrete and keeping their eyes on better each and every day. the prize for a national title.

Tennis With tennis season in full swing, both squads are putting work in on the hardcourts. After coming off a 10-8 season last year, the men’s team is off to a 2-0 start and making some noise in between the lines. It’s good timing too, considering that ITA regionals are on the horizon; the tennis teams will most definitely be on serve to make the Issue 2

Sports

Hunting Season

Practices are heating up, while the teams are keeping their cool

Both soccer squads are alive and kicking this fall. The summer is giving way to cooler temperatures but the field is burning hot. The men’s team is doing great with a 3-2-1 conference mark and a 6-3-2 record overall. One of the exceptional accomplishments so far is Jake Hawker breaking the school record for most career goals at 31; for this season alone, he has 15 goals. The future looks very bright for the men as they march through the schedule and toward a conference gold and on to a national title quest for this season. For the women’s soccer team,

they are steadily improving with each practice and game. Through the season, they have started gelling into one cohesive unit on both ends of the field. In an interview with center back Luisa Marschhausen, she said, “The team is improving every day and will no doubt finish the season on a high note.” Although the women’s record is 0-7 in conference and 2-9 overall, the women are by no means hanging their heads and throwing in the towel this season. All it takes is one game at a time and belief in yourself and the team.

Preparing for another shot at a return to the natiomal championship court, this year’s volleyball team is made up of, from back left to right: Hannah Nicolaisen, Milica Kusmuk, Brylee Burroughs, Abbie Stewart, Anna Maggiolo, Sealy Thigpen. From front left to right: Alexa Stegemann, Morgan Brigham, Cameryn Campbell, Sydney Meget, JoLee Richhart, Mackenzie Thimesch. Women’s Volleyball (photo by Emma Pray)

Will Tapedo Staff Member The volleyball team is playing above the net this year, as has become a custom. The women are running on all cylinders. They are racking up awards left and right this season. With leadership coming back from last year they are at peak levels on the court. Last season, the volleyball team finished with a 25-9 record and went 8-1 in their conference. Currently, they are sporting a 4-1 mark in conference and a 23-4 record overall. They will not be slowing down Oct. 12, 2017

anytime in the near future. A national championship could

be waiting in the wings for this talented squad. They are improving every time out and loving the game. The women are playing as one single unit and they don’t care who is making the shots they are always pulling for their teammates to succeed and that is a recipe for good that can definitely get you to the mountain top in any sport no matter what it may be. These ladies have the skill, grit and know how to get themselves in the right position to capitalize on any situation. They are in the driver seat when it comes to their future this year.

The soccer team is keeping their eyes on the prize and their feet on the field as they sprint toward a playoff birth, the team consists of, back row from left to right: Mike Rosales, Andre Salvador, Callum Nathan, Nicolas Magri, Jake Pfeifer, Andrija Sreckovic, Ignacio Palacio, Jeremy Mpouma, Joao Romeu, Ruy Vaz, middle row: Dominique Giovannini, Matteo Guagliardo, Sam Coombes, Fernando Toledo, Jake Hawker, Salvotore Canzoneri, Angel Ramirez, Jesus Garcia, front row left to right: Head Coach Roberto Dos Santos, Gustavo Giraldi, Carlos Trapero, Diego Rojas, David Alfaro, Angelo Campos, Fernando Ceravolo, Ivo Pellegrino Neto Men’s Soccer (photo by Emma Pray)

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How has concealed carry impacted campus since implementation?

Felipe Escalante Staff Writer This last summer, House Bill No. 2220 went into place for public institutions in Kansas. This law allowed for individuals that follow in-state firearm laws to conceal carry in public institutions. Another bill in 2015

allowed for anyone 21 and older to carry a concealed firearm without a permit in the state. The current firearm policy at Cowley was updated when bill 2220 went into effect and is as follows: “Cowley College will abide by State of Kansas Statute for higher education institutions regarding firearms on campus. If there should be an illegal discharge of a

firearm, Cowley College reserves the right to terminate, expel, and/or prosecute the individual, as deemed necessary, to the full extent of the law.”

stated that the law has “enhanced our training...with a bit more prep work.” Some of the extra prep work is verbal judo. Verbal judo is In the United States, somebody needs a blood transfusion every 2 seconds. On any day, an average of 38,000 units of red blood cells are needed by patients. Human blood can’t be manufactured, so there is no substitute for it. Due to the recent natural disasters and emergencies, blood banks have been stretched thin.

Verbal judo is a methodology of talking in order to diffuse a situation and is part of the criminal justice program. After a few months with the law in place, the environment at Cowley has not change much according to the departments that are involved with security on campus. “We have not had any reports or incidents with conceal carry... If they are responsible in carrying. You wouldn’t know if they are,” said Matt Stone, Director of campus security and public safety. Also, Stone reminds everyone They can reach him at matt. stone@cowley.edu Frank Owens, director of criminal justice, has only made a few changes to his classroom setting. “We now have gun lockers. If somebody brings a gun into our location; I have them lock them up because of the way we train,” said Owens. As far as student patrol goes, they have not had any incidents with concealed carry. Owens

Cowley College Diversity Club a methodology of talking in order to diffuse a situation and is part of the criminal justice program. Photos courtesy of Cowley.edu

Mulvane hosts Halloween Fun

The city of Mulvane is preparing to hold a safe treat night on Halloween. Cowley College-Mulvane has a table set up downtown to hand out glow sticks to keep litle tricksters Oct. 12, 2017

safe while they ring doorbells. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs until about 8 p.m. The college would like to invite faculty staff and students down and help out.

A blood drive will be held on Oct. 12 in the Wright Room of the Brown Center from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Contanct Lea Newman, Health Services Coordinater, to schedule an appointment time or register online. Please consider donating a small portion to help the American Red Cross save lives.

Bring the kiddos to walk around and dress up if you wish. It is a fun family event.

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as well. When everything is completed there will be some kind of a campus wide notice.

All Cowley Students are invited, check their Facebook page for more information or to get into contact with the club. “The purpose I believe is to create an atmosphere of diversity and inclusion on campus. I believe my job as the sponsor is help students to feel empowered to do that,” Sarah Reilly, community sponsor said. The mission statement for the club is, DTC will embrace the differences that each one of its members, and the Cowley community, identify with. The club will also guide its members to appreciate and understand the uniqueness of others while embracing diversity. There is a new plan to convert two existing restrooms near the band room to universal. It will take about three to four weeks to receive the new signage for those restrooms and then whatever modifications have to be made Issue 2

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Transitioning isn’t just a political Issue when its your life choose to present their gender on any given day.” Transgender, on the other Sports Editor hand often gets confused with The terms “transgender” and transexual and the outdated, but “gender fluid” seem to be common still commonly used, transvestite. phrases in the media today. The According to belongto.org, problem is, the average person “Transgender, or Trans: means is not sure what these phrases someone whose gender differs mean. Gender fluidity becomes from the one the punchline they were given for a nighttime “this is my name and this when they talkshow host or a were born. is what I am going by” political hotbutton Transgender during a bipartisan people may conversation. identify as male “People who are gender-fluid or female, or they may feel that don’t identify with a fixed gender,” neither label fits them.” said Liz Powell, PsyD, an LGBTQ- Cowley student Charlie Jordan is friendly sex educator, coach, a freshman, pre-nursing major. and psychologist,” according to He was born female and his refinery29.com. “They may move parents named him Anna, but back and forth between gender when he turned 15 he came out as presentations and identifications, transgender. or participate in queering of “I came out at 13 to myself. gender by mixing masculine and I always kept leaning towards feminine presentations.” In short: the masculine side of that … I Defining ‘gender-fluid’ is very had everyone calling me Charlie unique to each individual who and I started getting really upset identifies with the term. The same when people would call me by my goes for which pronouns they birthname and female pronouns… prefer to use and how they might [It was] a slow process of realizing

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For students going through transition, it is important to have the support and understanding of friends and family. Cowley offers a low judgement, safe environment. Charlie Jordan after telling his story. (photo by Leah Darnell)

that I am transgender,” said Jordan. For teens that come out transgender, the journey is often

difficult to navigate between parents learning to accept who their child is to classmates not recognizing what is happening.

“So far it’s been really, really good. During the summer I came out to everyone I was emailing with, and on my visits I would come out to people, telling them that I am transgender. This is my name, this is what I am going by,” said Jordan. Everyone was very accepting, so far my teachers have been very accepting. No really has questioned it.” Jordan explained being transgender as, “It’s been a rollercoaster, but it’s been good. I started testosterone back in April and I met with my doctor and I am able to change my name and my gender once I am one year on testosterone in March. I am so excited.” For students that are transgender, there are no policies in the dormitories or on campus in place. Director of Housing Lynlea Bartlett addressed this issue. “It comes down to wanting to do what’s best for the student, help them, and accommodate them in any way that we can. We aren’t not going to do what we can to make things comfortable for any and all of our students.”

Student Veteran

Adjusting to going back to college Leah Darnell Sports Editor How would you describe Veterans Day? According to Chase LaPorte, “Veterans Day started as Armistice Day to signify the end of World War I. Then, became Veterans Day to honor all Veterans who’ve served. It’s a great day to honor our Nation’s service members and Veterans,” that’s how Chase LaPorte describes the holiday. As of right now LaPorte is studying Business at Wichita State University, but intends to come Oct. 12, 2017

back to Cowley for the spring of 2018 semester and study in the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) field. LaPorte is a student Veteran. He described it as an adjustment going back to school at 31. He ended the Army at the rank of Sergeant and worked jobs in three cities in Kansas, Wichita, Winfield and Ark City. LaPorte used his GI Bill to attend Cowley College in 2015. For most veterans, there is someone inspiring them to join as they did. For LaPorte, it’s true. LaPorte’s grandfathers both served

in World War II. After 9/11, his brother served in the Army Reserves and he was moved to enlist in August of 2005. For those that would like to join the military, LaPorte gave this advice, “If they are really certain that they want to serve in the military, go for it. If they plan on finishing their Bachelor’s Degree and becoming an officer in the military go for that. Either way, in order to advance up the ranks in the Military, the chain of command requires education.”

The United States flag waving in the wind. (photo by Leah Darnell)

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Entertainment Cowley Calendar (Continued from page 1) 10/21 Volleyball vs. Carl Sandburg/Illinois Central, Fort Dodge, IA, @ 9 & 10:45 a.m. Women’s & Men’s Soccer Hosts Coffeyville, @ 4 & 6 p.m. 10/23 Tennis Teams Host Baker University, @ 12 p.m. 10/26 Men’s Basketball Scrimmage @ NOC-Enid, @ 6 p.m. 10/27 Queen Alalah, Coronation, Robert Brown Theatre, @ 7:30 p.m. 10/30 Cross Country Teams @ Region VI Championship, @ Garden City, @ 10:30 a.m. Volleyball @ Highland, @ 6:30 p.m. 11/1 Women’s Basketball Hosts Washburn JV, @ 5:30 p.m. Wrestling Hosts Black and Orange Dual Intra Squad Scrimmage, @ 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball Hosts NOC-Tonkawa, @ 7:30 p.m. 11/2 Men’s Basketball Hosts Southwestern JV, @ 7:30 p.m. 11/3 Women’s Basketball Hosts Southwestern JV, @ 5:30 Men’s Basketball Hosts Kansas Wesleyan University JV, @ 7:30 p.m. 11/4 Wrestling @ Oklahoma City University Open, @ 9 a.m. Volleyball @ District Tournament, TBA

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Who Wore it Best?

Pictured at far left (left to right) is freshman wrestler Caleb Parish modeling his idea of casual fall fashion. Parish put his spin on a Justin Timberlake fall look in a way that represents current college student fashion. This enseble works for anything from presentations, to special occasions, or just casually hanging outs. Parish said the most expensive piece of his look are his jeans. Although, a student could also find similar jeans at second hand stores. These stores make Parish’s outfit more affordable on a college budget.

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Pictured near left (left to right) Director of Housing Lynlea Bartlett putting her own fashion spin on a Kim Kardashian outfit. Bartlett wore the maroon colored leggings and yellow top as a display of fall colors. She also dressed the casual outfit up by adding a denim jacket and scarf. This outfit is an easily achievable comfy, yet dressy, fall look. Bartlett said the most expensive aspect of her outfit is her Twisted X shoes. However, similar shoes can be purchased on a budget from stores such as Goodwill, Ross, or TJ Max. Therefore, a college student could purchase a similar outfit on a budget.

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Here’s your chance to spend a day with Wichita State and immerse yourself in the full Shocker experience. You’ll meet current students, learn about WSU’s academics, student life and traditions, take a walking tour of campus—and check out Shocker Hall. Check-In: 8:30 a.m. Rhatigan Student Center Event: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. ADMISSION IS $15 FOR STUDENTS and covers program materials, lunch and a Shocker T-shirt. GUESTS ARE $5 EACH. SPACE IS LIMITED. RSVP soon to attend: wichta.edu/visit or call (316) 978-3085.

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