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Students give back through philanthropic campaign KENZIE ALLISON THE COLLEGIAN

With the rising cost of college tuition and college-related expenses, some students find themselves torn between attending the university they love and the financial reality of being a student at Kansas State. When these difficult problems plague students, a solution is available through a scholarship with K-State Proud, a campus philanthropy. Guided by the phrase “Students Helping Students,” K-State Proud is a student-led fundraising component of the Student Foundation organization. This body of students works with the K-State Foundation to promote support for K-State students among both students and alumni. “It started 11 years ago, and it was actually a failed student body president campaign,” said Anna Meissbach, senior in history and Student Foundation vice president of campaigns. “Two students ran for president and vice president and unfortunately lost the campaign, but they decided they wanted to do something with their time, so they approached the Foundation about starting this student philanthropy and had this idea, and from their

idea and working with the Foundation, they were able to bring K-State Proud to life.” K-State Proud’s mission is simple, yet impactful: by encouraging students to rally together and support their peers in need, the organization raises funds for scholarships and financial assistance for students who are struggling to remain students at K-State. “The biggest motivation — I think the reason that we do it is because it makes an impact for the students that need help the most at K-State,” said Nate Faflick, sophomore in family studies and human services and K-State Proud volunteer coordinator. “The whole extravagancy of it and the promotion and show all go back to raising awareness to eventually raise money to go towards our Student Opportunity Awards, which go towards students who have just run into financial difficulty that they couldn’t anticipate.” The group primarily raises funds by donations and selling K-State Proud T-shirts. Through the philanthropy, K-State Proud has raised over $1 million, and the group has helped almost 600 students remain at K-State in spite of their financial circumstances. This year, the organization has set lofty goals for the cam-

paign and the impact they hope to make in the K-State community. “Our goal for this year is to raise $100,000 through student donations and to engage with 5,000 students — whether that be donors, volunteers, opportunity awards, nominations — just making sure that every student feels included in the campaign and that there’s space for them in it,” said Maddy McClellan, junior in apparel and textiles and K-State Proud co-chair. The K-State Proud campaign has two key components. The first is called K-State Proud College Week, which took place this week with tables located in each of the colleges on campus. “The first week we are focused on the colleges,” Meissbach said. “We go to each college on campus to table there to specifically reach those students.” The second week, titled Proud Campaign Week, will take place Feb. 13-17. K-State Proud will host a booth in the K-State Student Union each day of the week, and each day will feature a different theme: Monday is “Coffee and Pastries with Proud,” Tuesday is “Meet the Men’s Basketball Team,” Wednesday is “Cookies and Cocoa with Proud,” Thursday is “Throwback Thursday,” and Friday is “Willie

and Kornerbooth.” “We have giveaways and activities and guests at the Union,” Meissbach said. “So, we will be in the Union at the same booth from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s for students to just come up to the booth and learn about K-State Proud. Our main goal that week is to get as many people educated about our cause as possible.” The K-State Proud campaign concludes with the basketball game on Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. against Oklahoma State in Bramlage Coliseum. Students are encouraged to wear their K-State Proud T-shirts to the game to show support.

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Besides giving scholarships to students in need, K-State Proud attempts to involve as many students on campus as possible to

make the philanthropy a success. “We have four ways for students to get involved with K-State Proud,” McClellan said. “The first is donating to the campaign, second is nominating yourself or someone you know for student opportunity awards, the third is volunteering your time to the campaign, and the fourth is to be a member of Student Foundation, which does all the behind-the-scenes work for K-State Proud.” In partnering with students on campus, K-State Proud focuses on bettering the lives of not only the students receiving scholarships, but also those that donate their time and resources to the campaign. “We have a lot of different volunteer opportunities,” Faflick said. “We actually just restructured our volunteer program this year, for this year’s campaign to

be more inclusive for all personality types. We’re trying to find a way to not just help students in need financially, but we’re also helping students sharpen their skills while volunteering through K-State Proud.” Above all else, K-State Proud’s mission is to change the lives of individuals in the K-State community and to make a difference on campus. “Everyone needs a little help sometimes — whether it be academically, we have tutoring; if you’re struggling with mental health issues, we have Counseling Services,” Faflick said. “K-State Proud is a way to help people financially if that is what it comes to. I know certain people have had tremendous impact on my life as I have gone through, (and) K-State Proud is a way for me to help out somebody else in a different way.”

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K-State tennis seeking fifth consecutive victory up, the Wildcats started off well against Missouri. However, the Tigers managed to fight back, claiming all three-set matches, to take a victory over the Wildcats 5-2. Missouri is off to a strong start so far this season at 3-1, coming to Manhattan on a two-match winning streak. The Tigers are no strangers to playing away from home; all four matches they’ve competed in have been on the road. The Wildcats will look to slow down Missouri senior Bea Santos, who was named Second Team All-SEC last year. Their young talent has also shined early this season with freshmen Tate Schroeder and Mackenzy Middlebrooks both earning victories in singles competition. They carried the Tigers to a victory over

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The Kansas State tennis team welcomes the Missouri Tigers today, seeking their fifth consecutive home victory at the Body First Indoor Tennis Center or, weather permitting, the Mike Goss Tennis Stadium, with action hitting off at 2:30 p.m. K-State is coming off two victories last weekend, defeating Missouri State and the University of Connecticut 7-0 and 6-1 respectively. “We are coming off four home wins in which we played better and better in each one of them,” head coach Danielle Steinberg told K-State Sports. “So I think the team is confident and excited to welcome Mizzou to town. Last year’s match at Missouri was a tough loss for us, so I think we have something to prove to ourselves going into Friday.” During last year’s match-

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Sophomore Ana Garcia Navas congratulates her team mate, sophomore Mille Stretton, on making a big play to win their fifth set over the South Dakota Coyotes on Jan. 21.

Brigham Young University 4-3 in their previous match. K-State’s junior Carolina Costamagna and senior Livia Cirnu have each managed to stay perfect in singles competition during the Wildcat’s home stand and will look to keep the streak alive. Despite not winning a doubles match against Missouri last year, K-State sophomores Millie Stretton and Ana Garcia Navas are determined to change that this year. The two have caught fire early this season and will look to increase their four-match win streak. After this match, the Wildcats will hit the road to Denton, Texas, where they are set to take on North Texas on Feb. 17, followed by Washington State on Feb. 18.

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Freshmen Lauren Taubert and Morgan Coffman run in the 800 meter race at the DeLoss Dodds Invitational at Ahearn Field House on Jan. 20.

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The Kansas State track and field team will split up this weekend as the No.

13-ranked women and the men’s teams will participate in two meets at the Iowa State Classic in Ames, Iowa, and at the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this weekend.

At the Iowa State Classic, the meet will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday and will start at noon on Saturday, while the invitational in Arkansas starts at 2:30 p.m. on Friday and at 3 p.m. on Saturday. “This weekend typically serves as a pretty good window as to how we match up at the conference, as well as national level,” director of track and field and cross country Cliff Rovelto said to K-State Sports. “Pretty much everyone will have competed by this weekend. Both meets are high-quality affairs and great tests.” Last season, K-State sent a large group to the meet in Fayetteville, where sophomore Terrell Smith broke a school record in the 200-meter dash. Senior Morgan Wedekind competed in the Iowa State Classic, posting a personal best in the 3,000 meter run with a time of 9:43.20.

During that weekend, the Wildcats had three first-place finishes in Smith and Wedekind, who made personal bests. It was just last week that K-State saw good performances in the Sevigne Husker Invitational. Freshman Nina Schultz won the pentathlon with a score of 4,271 points. This was the third-best score in program history, and earlier this week she received Big 12 Athlete of the Week honors. Senior Brady Grunder won in the weight throw for the sixth straight meet with a throw of 21.06 meters. On day two, junior Lukas Koch won the mile with a time of 4:05.95 and was the first Wildcat to break into the top 10 since 2006. The Iowa State Classic will be broadcast live on FloTrack and the Tyson Invitational can be seen on the SEC Network+.

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K-State women's basketball looks to Men's basketball team ready to take on No. 13 West Virginia avenge January loss to Iowa State SHELTON BURCH THE COLLEGIAN

The Kansas State Wildcats women’s basketball team will try to end a two-game losing streak when they take on the Iowa State Cyclones Saturday afternoon. The Cyclones, however, have more momentum than the Wildcats lately. Last Saturday, the Cyclones crushed then-No. 22

West Virginia in Morgantown, West Virginia, beating the Mountaineers 80-55. It was the second time they had beaten an opponent ranked No. 22 nationally. K-State was the first, back on Jan. 21. In that game, the Wildcats shot well, hitting 48.3 percent of their field shots. On average, the Wildcats average 43 percent shooting. Nationally, the best teams in NCAA women’s

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The team huddles around their coach during the K-State game against Oklahoma State in Bramlage Coliseum on Jan. 28.

basketball average shooting percentages of 48 to 52 percent. Unfortunately for the Wildcats, they were still outshot percentage-wise by the Cyclones, who shot 51 percent from the field. The Cyclones are also better over their last five games than the Wildcats, going 3-2 in that span while the Wildcats have gone 2-3. The outlook isn’t all bleak for the Wildcats, though. Saturday’s game will be the first home game for the Wildcats since Jan. 28. That’s a big deal for the Wildcats, who are 3-5 on the road this season. Both of their losses to unranked opponents have come outside the friendly confines of Bramlage Coliseum. Inside Bramlage, though, the Wildcats are a force to be reckoned with. They are 11-2 this season at home. Those two losses have come against No. 1 Connecticut and No. 2 Baylor. The Wildcats take on the Cyclones at 1 p.m. Saturday in Bramlage Coliseum.

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The Kansas State men’s basketball team went into their game against Baylor last Saturday on a three-game losing streak. Things looked bleak with three straight games against top-15 teams on the docket for the Wildcats. But fast forward to today and the Wildcats are likely to feel much better about how their season is going. K-State upset then-No. 2 Baylor on that day and played No. 3 Kansas down to the wire on Monday. They looked like a very good basketball team for much of those two games. They will have a chance to keep their good play going and perhaps make a statement when they take on No. 13 West Virginia Saturday on the road. Of course, it will not be easy coming off of a tough loss against bitter rival Kansas. The Wildcats held a 12-point lead at one point in that game and played the Jayhawks all night, but were not able to keep up in the final minutes. However, the Wildcats are not hanging their heads after the loss. “I wish I could have got this one tonight, but we are moving forward,” senior forward Wesley Iwundu said. “We still have some games left in the season and still have a lot of things to accomplish. I am just looking toward the future and putting this one past me.”

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Senior forward Wesley Iwundu looks to pass during the basketball game between K-State and KU in Bramlage Coliseum on Monday. There were still some positives to take away from the game, especially the play of sophomore forward Dean Wade. Wade faced some injury problems during the Wildcats’ losing streak but has since healed, and his play has vastly improved. Wade scored 12 points to go along with six rebounds against Baylor and played even better against Kansas, going for 20 points, six rebounds and four assists. Wade’s ability to create mismatches with his size and shooting ability has driven his success and is a big reason why he is so important to this team. “My coaches and teammates have been telling me if I get a big guy, go outside,” Wade said. “If it is a guard, post him up and use my post moves.” Wade will have to deal

with more size and pressure against West Virginia than in recent games, though the Mountaineers are coming off of an inconsistent week. The Mountaineers fell victim to the upset last Saturday against Oklahoma State, and didn’t play particularly well against last-place Oklahoma Wednesday night, despite pulling out the win. However, West Virginia is a very dangerous team at home; they have lost just two games there all season. The crowd noise helps feed their pressure defense that forces the most turnovers in the nation, averaging more than 22 a game. The Wildcats and Mountaineers will tip off at 11 a.m. Saturday in Morgantown, West Virginia. The game can be seen on ESPN.

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From ‘someone you may know’ to a long-distance relationship KAITLYN ALANIS THE COLLEGIAN

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Hi, hello or nice to meet

A few simple words and phrases to start a conversation with a stranger, but not the words that sparked the long-distance relationship of Molly Bertz, a current Kansas State student and Missouri native. Bertz, sophomore in agricultural communications and journalism and animal sciences and industry, has Facebook and the National FFA Organization to thank for that. In July 2014 at a Missouri FFA camp, Bertz interviewed for a camp officer position. Alex Haun, senior in agriculture business management at the University of Central Missouri, was in charge of the interviews as a past Missouri State FFA officer. “The first thing he said to me was, ‘Molly Bertz, Facebook says we should be friends,’” Bertz said. Facebook’s “People You May Know” suggests to users

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Molly Bertz and Alex Haun pose for a selfie at the world’s largest fork in Springfield, MO during summer 2016. The couple takes a road trip in Missouri every summer. other people they may know based on mutual friends, work and education information, imported contacts and other factors. What Facebook did not say was “People You May Be In A Long-Distance Relationship With.”

being said, it doesn’t mean we enjoy the distance. I’ve never been in a relationship without a few miles in between, so I’m not sure what it would be like to see each other every single day. I do know that the time I do get with Alex is valued, maybe more than if I did see him more often.” Before Bertz left Missouri in the fall of 2015 to attend K-State, the couple had to discuss what an even longer-distance relationship might look like. “Alex and I discussed that the other person’s happiness meant more to us than if we were the specific individual providing that happiness,” Bertz

said. “If we came to a point where that changed, it would be hard, but I’ve found such a friend in him that I couldn’t be anything but happy for him.”

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Haun said their long-distance relationship makes for a unique experience with great challenge, especially because of their goal-driven mindsets. “The weeks are long, but it makes the time together that much more fun and meaningful,” Haun said. “The biggest challenge must be the fact that we are both so goal-driven and dedicated to other things as well as each other. It causes us

to travel and attend many other functions, usually in different states ... but with a little understanding from each of us, we make our busy travel schedules work for us and make time for each other.” Bertz said because both of them are busy, it is easier to be understanding and flexible. “Thankfully, we are both busy and value each other’s commitments,” Bertz said. “We remind each other a lot that we only have a short time of our lives that we can spend in college, but have the rest of our lives to spend together. see page

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Bertz and Haun started dating that July while living 45 minutes away in their respective Missouri hometowns. “We’ve been commuting in our relationship since the beginning,” Bertz said. “That

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Local florists excited, ready for Valentine’s Day KELSEY KENDALL THE COLLEGIAN

For florists in Manhattan, it is the calm before the storm. Valentine’s Day, one of the biggest holidays for these businesses, is next week, but Kistner’s Flowers is still expecting a rush of orders to come in. “It’s kind of like pre-gaming,” said Bronwyn Douglas, co-owner of Kistner’s Flowers. “Getting everyone ready mentally for pushing hard and making beautiful things for people.” Douglas’s “pre-gaming” consists of processing the flowers coming in in preparation for the orders she expects, training delivery drivers and more. She said she has noticed that orders for Valentine’s Day flowers tend to come in last-minute.

She is expecting most of the orders to start coming in Sunday and continue through Tuesday. Douglas said people tend to think of receiving flowers on Valentine’s Day because “that’s the day that counts,” which is why there is typically such a mass influx of orders last-minute. Karen Medlin, owner of Westloop Floral, though, said people should start thinking of sending flowers earlier and giving the recipients more time to enjoy them. “(The recipients) see that the person sending the flowers thought ahead and it wasn’t a last minute thing,” Medlin said. “It kind of makes them look good in front of their fellow employees. They are the leaders.” Medlin and Douglas also recommend that customers

give their florists the chance to design something personal for the recipients of the flower arrangements. They agreed letting the florists be creative is how people are going to get the best arrangements. “You’re going to get the best arrangement from that ... the designers here are all artists and come up (with) some pretty creative ideas,” Douglas said. “That’s the best way to get the highest quality and design in product.” Medlin said customers do not need to feel limited to what is online or the pictures they see on the internet. Based on a few questions about the recipients, the florists can create a more personal and creative flower arrangement. She said there is no way to go wrong with the traditional

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red, pink and white flowers, and roses are the most popular around this time. According to About Flowers’ article, “Valentine’s Day Floral Statistics,” red roses make up 63 percent of flower sales for the holiday, though there is so much more out there. Douglas said the best part about this holiday is the ability to serve people and make their days with a flower arrangement. She said the people she works with put a lot of love into a product meant for loved ones. “Valentine’s Day is a fun day for everyone,” Medlin said. “Flowers are just special. No matter what, it’s always nice to get flowers.”

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Dear Danielle: Valentine’s Day dos and don’ts flowers when they’d much rather have chocolate, or take them out to an extravagant candlelit dinner when they’d rather just spend the night in watching movies with you.

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AQUARIUS Jan. 20 - Feb. 18

Oh, detached one — the stars say you’ll struggle not to get attached to someone cute this Feb. 14, so just let it happen.

PISCES Feb. 19 - March 20

Don’t do anything stupid this week. The stars are already tempted to ruin your Valentine’s Day due to your inability to heed their advice in the past.

ARIES March 21 - April 19

You’re used to being the leader in your relationships, but the stars say it’s best to let your significant other call the shots this Valentine’s Day. Trust me, you’ll regret it if you don’t.

TAURUS April 20 - May 20

Your partner might’ve messed with the bull recently, but that doesn’t mean they should get the horns this Valentine’s Day. Try to kiss and make up before Feb. 14.

GEMINI May 21 - June 20

“Double, double, toil and trouble” indeed. The stars say there will be two people vying for your affection this Valentine’s Day. Good luck handling that.

CANCER June 21 - July 22

No need to be extra crabby if you’re feeling alone this Valentine’s Day. Netflix and 4 tubs of ice cream to yourself is the new Netflix and chill.

LEO July 23 - Aug. 22

You’re bound to scare off a potential love interest this Valentine’s Day, but it’s OK. You’ll have a better time treating yourself than you would’ve had treating someone else.

VIRGO Aug. 23 - Sept. 22

Who needs a significant other on Valentine’s Day? You do, actually. Lucky for you, you actually have several secret admirers. The stars say you’ll probably never find out who they are, though.

LIBRA Sept. 23 - Oct. 22

If you’ll be socializing around Valentine’s Day, be sure not let your flirtatiousness get out of hand. You’ll definitely end up in a sticky situation if you don’t stick to one crush (in case you’ve learned nothing from every other time you’ve ever socialized).

DANIELLE COOK THE COLLEGIAN

Ah, Valentine's Day — the most romantic day of the year. Or not, depending on how you look at it. Either way, Feb. 14 can be the most stressful 24 hours of anyone's year, but never fear! These suggestions will set you up for sweet success on Valentine's Day 2017.

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Do communicate Make sure you and your partner are on the same page as far as Feb. 14 goes by having a conversation regarding both of your thoughts and feelings about Valentine’s Day. This could be an incredibly awkward conversation to have, depending on where you are in your relationship, but it couldn’t possibly be more awkward than not knowing what to do about Valentine’s Day, or if you should even bother doing anything at all. Do brush up Make sure you know if your partner is interested in celebrating Valentine’s Day. Try to find out what they expect so you don’t get them

Do show you care Even if your partner isn’t interested in celebrating Valentine’s Day traditionally (e.g. exchanging gifts or doing some kind of activity together), it’s still nice to let them know you care about them and you’re thinking of them. There are a million and one ways to say “I love you,” from completing an unpleasant task or chore for your partner to simply telling them. Don't stress Be sure not to stress your partner or yourself out over trivial things by subscribing too much to society’s ideals of what couples should do on Valentine’s Day. As long as you’re doing whatever you’re happiest doing as a couple, your Valentine’s Day will be special. Don't forget Remember that Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance — be sure to let everyone in your life know that you care about them. Celebrate all the love by making a little time for your family and friends on Feb. 14 in addition to your partner.

diggity-down for. If this is the case, then what better day than Valentine’s Day to reveal your feelings? Let the romantic vibe of Feb. 14 lend you a little confidence to let that someone you’ve got your eye on know you think they’re rad. Don't be a Grinch Valentine’s Day definitely isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, and it’s perfectly acceptable if it’s not yours. Just make sure you’re letting your less-thansingle or hopelessly romantic friends enjoy their tea party on Feb. 14. Do treat yourself Valentine’s Day is for celebrating love, including self-love! It’s perfectly OK to be your own not-so-secret admirer, so do something nice for yourself on Feb. 14. Treat yourself to your favorite dessert, allow yourself to sleep in or buy something you’ve been eyeing. Don't forget Remember that Valentine’s

Day isn’t just about romance — it’s about love, no matter who that love happens to be between. Spend some time with your best friend, shoot your sibling a random “I love you” text message, make breakfast for your roommate(s). Spreading the love on Feb. 14 is a surefire way to get a little love in return. Whatever you decide to do (or don’t), be sure to make someone feel loved on Valentine’s Day, whether it’s your significant other, your friend, a member of your family or just your cute self. “Dear Danielle” is new column where Danielle Cook gives relationship advice and answers readers’ relationship questions. Danielle is a sophomore in journalism. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Collegian. Please send questions and comments to opinion@kstatecollegian. com.

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Do feel free to flirt So, you’re not in a relationship, but maybe there’s someone you’re definitely

SCORPIO Oct. 23 - Nov. 21

Stock up on chocolates now. It’s not necessarily that you’ll be giving them to someone, but rather the opposite. You’ll be alone, so... you’ll need them for you. Sorry, pal. But chocolates, though. Chocolates.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 - Dec. 21

You may be the archer of the zodiac, but quit trying to play Cupid. Meddling in matters of love so close to Valentine’s Day is a good way to get slapped.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22 - Jan. 19

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Students battle body expectations, negativity with the Body Project JORDAN PULLIAM THE COLLEGIAN

Across social media, television, magazines and even friends and family, students are constantly bombarded by body image expectations. The Wildcat Wellness Coalition — a group consisting of Lafene Health Center, Counseling Services and the Peters Recreation Complex — has helped students combat eating disorders and body image dissatisfaction by implementing the nationally acclaimed body acceptance program, the Body Project. The first session of the spring Body Project workshop took place Sunday evening. Three students gathered at the K-State Student Union along with Body Project peer leaders who facilitated interactive discussions, personal reflections and other activities, such as writ-

ing a letter to a young girl. The Body Project first came to campus in the fall of 2015 when Dianna Schalles, dietitian at Lafene Health Center and co-chair for the K-State Eating Disorders Team, became aware of the national Body Project training. “An increasing number of college-aged students are experimenting with unhealthy diets and developing body dissatisfaction,” Schalles said. Schalles said she hopes the program will be preventative and educational for students who struggle with body image. The program is also intended for students who are interested in how culture affects the way individuals view themselves and others. As part of the program, participants attend a two-hour workshop. The first introductory session gives participants the tools they need to start making small adjustments in their daily

lives. Encouraged by peer leaders, participants accept small challenges to try during the week between sessions. These challenges include looking at the mirror less frequently, talking positively about their bodies and resisting the urge to compare themselves to those on television or social media. “We underestimate the power of social media and Hollywood,” said Melissa Miller, counselor at Counseling Services and Body Project peer liaison, “We are constantly told how to look, and the Body Project helps students to take a step back and look at why we all struggle with body image.” The second session expands the skills the students put into practice throughout the week. The workshop’s peer leaders play a vital role in facilitating sessions. The peer leaders are selected from groups including the WellCAT Ambassadors,

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Recreation Trainers and the Peer Advocates for Mental Wellness and Success. As part of the training for the workshop, peer leaders undergo 16 hours of training over the course of two days to ensure the success of the workshop and its participants. “Going through the training was such an eye-opener for me,” said Bradyn Nicholson, senior in kinesiology and Body Project peer leader. “I want to help others realize that it’s not about having the perfect body,

it’s about being healthy.” The Body Project was designed in 2012 by Carolyn Becker, professor of psychology at Trinity University in San Antonio, and Eric Stice, senior research scientist at Oregon Research Institute. The project incorporates research that Becker and Stice have found and puts it into a script that peer leaders follow as they facilitate the workshops. The Body Project has been used by over 140 college campuses. Over 3.5 million girls and

young women in 25 countries have participated in the program, according to the Body Project’s website. “By attending a workshop, you are sure to walk away with a new outlook on things,” said Megan Maransani, assistant director at Recreation Services and Body Project peer liaison. The Body Project will have sessions for its second workshop on March 5 and 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. The third workshop will be held in two sessions on April 2 and 9 from 7 to 9 p.m.

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OPINION: Tradition of diamonds is a marketing ploy CALEB SNIDER

THE COLLEGIAN

Valentine’s Day is coming up, so I feel as though I should talk about a Valentine’s Day tradition that most people seem to not think twice about: buying diamonds. “A Diamond Is Forever.” That slogan was coined by the De Beers Group in the late 1940s, and from that moment on, they solidified the diamond as the purest representation of your love for someone; the size and price of a diamond meant everything. De Beers was first founded by some British businessmen — who happened to control the majority of diamond mines in South Africa — in 1888 as a South African-based cartel. The founders realized if they bought out their competition and subsequently designed a fictitious story that diamonds are rare and extremely valuable — termed

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the “diamond invention” by investigative reporter Edward Epstein — they could control both supply and demand and become fabulously wealthy. Over the following decades De Beers gained control of the supply of diamonds, but then came the difficult part of controlling the demand. De Beers had to worry about consumers reselling the diamonds because they would

flood the market and cause the value of diamonds to fall. An article by the Atlantic reported that in 1938, De Beers partnered up with N. W. Ayer, a leading advertising agency in the U.S., in order to “burnish the image of diamonds in the United States, where the practice of giving diamond engagement rings had been unevenly gaining traction for years,

but where the diamonds sold were increasingly small and low-quality.” And so began one of the greatest marketing and advertising campaigns to intrinsically and forever tie love to diamonds and convince men that the size and price of a diamond dictated how much they loved their significant other. Edward Epstein wrote in his investigative report of De Beers, that “Movie idols ... would be given diamonds to use as their symbols of indestructible love ... (and) the agency suggested offering stories and society photographs to selected magazines and newspapers which would reinforce the link between diamonds and romance. Stories would stress the size of diamonds that celebrities presented to their loved one.” Within three years of employing N. W. Ayer and using these tactics, among others, diamond sales increased in the U.S. by 55 percent. But to solidify these growths and maintain a firm grip on

controlling the demand, De Beers needed a memorable and strong slogan. That’s when the slogan “A Diamond Is Forever” was born, and the rest is history. Thanks to the campaign by De Beers and N. W. Ayer, it’s been ingrained into our society that this specific shiny rock is extraordinarily valuable, and so you should buy the biggest and most expensive one you can to give to someone you’re deeply in love with. As the market for diamonds steadily increased through the 20th century, there was a push from concerned people to not buy “blood diamonds,” which were seen as controversial because they helped fuel dictators in waging wars and exploiting people. An article from the African People’s Solidarity Committee said that, in response to this outcry, De Beers created the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) out of fear that “diamonds coming out of the

war-torn areas of West Africa would flood the market and undermine their long-standing worldwide control of the price of the stones.” This means that potentially every diamond is a “blood diamond” and was brought to you by forced labor. So before you go out and buy diamond jewelry for your significant other, just take a moment to think about why it is that you are participating in a tradition that is based on a marketing ploy and has resulted in the exploitation of millions of people. And if you still feel pressured to buy a diamond, I would encourage buying one created in a lab. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Collegian.

Caleb Snider is a sophomore in public relations. Please send comments to opinion@kstatecollegian. com.

DISTANCE: Student maintains relationship across state lines during school continued from page

“We don’t want to keep the other person from missing out just because we haven’t seen each other in a while. We value our time that we do get together and try to make the most of it. I think having the mutual desire to see the other person happy regardless of how is what makes long distance relationships work.”

STAYING CONNECTED

Just as technology marked the start of the couple’s relationship, Haun said it also helps them stay connected and updated in each other’s lives. “We stay connected like every other couple in their 20s,” Haun said. “Maybe a phone call a couple times a week. With

a crazy start to the spring semester, it’s been less than constant, but I also think that comes with maturity and growing older and closer. We don’t need to be in constant communication because we trust each other and know if there is a problem, we will let them know.” Bertz said they text a lot and usually have the time to talk over the phone about once a week. “Lately, we’ve been lucky to send a ‘Good morning, have a great day,’ before the day is over,” Bertz said. Bertz and Haun also try to see each other in person every two to three weeks. “In the fall, I go home quite a bit because it’s harvest, so he can’t leave as much, but in the spring he’s able to come up to Manhattan every few weeks

before planting starts,” Bertz said. For Valentine’s Day, the couple will not have the opportunity to see each other. “We will be apart since we both have school on that day — 180 miles away — but I have a trip planned to visit the Little Apple the next weekend,” Haun said. “We will celebrate then, but generally we are pretty relaxed about holidays, so it’s not a huge deal that we won’t be together.” Bertz said they are minimalistic people, which makes it easier to know they will not be spending the holiday together. “Sometimes after I watch a Nicholas Sparks movie, I think we should do more fancy ways of celebrating things like Christmas or Valentine’s Day, but truthfully, I don’t need

that much to enjoy the day with him,” Bertz said. “We will probably celebrate after Valentine’s Day by getting dinner and refills of sweet tea at McAlister’s, which is Alex’s favorite place to eat in Manhattan since we don’t have one at home.”

GAINING RESPECT

Bertz said she has gained a “significant amount of respect” for Haun through their long-distance relationship. “Alex is the most selfless person I know, and he reminds me daily to serve selflessly not only in our relationship, but also in my interactions with the people and world around me,” Bertz said. “I’ve learned that time is just a number and to not think about how much it sucks saying goodbye — for the millionth time — when he just

got here.” Haun said a long-distance relationship with Bertz has helped him get through college while growing their relationship. “It gives us an opportunity to grow stronger as individuals during these difficult and stressful times in college and know you have someone who believes in you and to encourage you when you think all is ruined,” Haun said. “I have a pretty cool girlfriend and (K-Staters) are awful lucky to have her as (their) classmate and fellow Wildcat.”

“RISKING IT FOR THE BISCUIT”

Both Bertz and Haun said their relationship is not perfect, and they hope people realize that long-distance relationships are not for everyone, but if the

relationships are right, they will work. “You will never know (if it will work) until you try,” Haun said. “I don’t recommend doing it if you don’t have to, but it’s possible if you try hard enough. If you find yourself in that situation and they really mean enough to you, you got to risk it to get the biscuit.” What started as a Facebook “People You May Know” suggestion has led to the occasional Instagram post showcasing the couple’s relationship. “Besides my occasional Instagram post, we’re not usually super verbal to others about our relationship ... Alex and I’s relationship isn’t perfect, and I pray no one sees it as such ... but what we’re doing works for us,” Bertz said. “Sorry if it’s sappy. I like him a lot.”

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