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Aggieville shops resume business following The Dusty Bookshelf fire

Three Minute Thesis competition showcases graduate research

T H E I N D E P E N D E N T V O I C E F O R K A N S A S S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y

ROUND 1 Wed. March 8

QUARTERFINALS Thurs. March 9

SEMIFINALS Fri. March 10

FINAL

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No. 4 Iowa State 11:30 a.m. • ESPN2

No. 5 Oklahoma State 6 p.m. • ESPN/ESPN2

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No. 1 Kansas 1:30 p.m. • ESPN2

6 p.m. • ESPNU

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No. 2 West Virginia 6 p.m. • ESPNU

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What to watch: Big 12 Tournament in KC

JARRETT WHITSON THE COLLEGIAN

Every year Big 12 fans flock to the Sprint Center in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, for the annual Big 12 Championship. On Wednesday, the madness will begin. This year’s tournament should be interesting as this season was arguably one of the deepest the

conference has been from top to bottom in recent history. The first two games will start tonight at 6 p.m. with the eighth-seeded TCU Horned Frogs set to battle the ninth-seeded Oklahoma Sooners. The winner will play No. 1 seed Kansas on Thursday. In the second game of the double-header, two Texas schools will face off and the No. 7 seed Texas Tech Raiders go up against the 10th seed, last-place Texas Longhorns. The winner of this game will advance to play No. 2 West Virginia in the second round on Thursday. The two games already set in stone for Thursday are the matchups between No. 4 Iowa State and No. 5 Oklahoma State, and No. 3 Baylor and No.

6 Kansas State. The Cyclones, Cowboys and Bears are all locks for the NCAA Tournament, according to ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi. However, K-State is not. Right now they are in his “First Four Out.”

TWO PLAYERS TO WATCH:

Frank Mason III, senior guard, KU — Mason is close to the top of almost everyone’s list for Player of the Year and has already been named the Big 12 Player of the Year. He’s averaging 20.5 points per game and has posted 25 or more points in six contests this year. The senior led the Jayhawks to their 13th-straight regular season Big 12 title. Jeffrey Carroll, junior

guard, OSU — Carroll is one of the most improved players in the Big 12 this season. At times overshadowed by star point guard Jawun Evans, he’s second on the team with 17.3 points per game, 6.6 rebounds per game and shoots 43.8 percent from behind the 3-point line. Carroll has put up 20-plus points 14 times this season, including a season-high 27 on Saturday in a near upset of Kansas. The Cyclones and Cowboys will tip off at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, and the Bears and Wildcats are set to square-up later that night at 8 p.m. CDT. The semifinals will follow on Friday, and the championship game will be played on Saturday.

Massimino ties for 4th at Tiger Invitational BRETT ENGLE

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In the second tournament of the season, the Kansas State men’s golf team might not have performed like it had hoped, but sophomore Roland Massimino did, tying for fourth place at the Tiger Invitational. “I am really proud of Roland, just to see the improvement he’s made over the last couple of years is a testament to the type of person he is,” head coach Grant Robbins said to K-State Sports. “He works hard and is committed to doing the things that will make our team successful.” Massimino shot 5-under par in the first round and finished up with two 1-under par scores to end the tournament 7-under par.

Sophomore Jeremy Gandon tied for 47th at 6-over par. Senior Matt Green wasn’t far behind, shooting 7-over par, which tied him for 54th. Freshman Jacob Eklund tied for 72nd and freshman Ben Fernandez came in 82nd, shooting 11-over par and 13-over par, respectively. Senior Jack Rickabaugh competed as an individual and tied for 98th with a 34-over par. Auburn won the team tournament, shooting a 13-under par. Thomas Eldridge of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington won the tournament while shooting 13-under par. The next tournament for the Wildcats will be the Schenkel Invitational March 17-19 in Statesboro, Georgia.

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Seven-run 8th inning leads to easy Wildcat victory

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Wildcat players watch the game in the dugout at the K-State baseball game against Eastern Illinois University at Tointon Family Stadium on Sunday.

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The Kansas State baseball team used a seven-run eighth inning to put the game well beyond reach in their 16-4 win against Northwestern State Tuesday afternoon at Tointon Family Stadium. The Wildcats came into the game with a 9-2 record, their best start to a season since 2011. Senior Colton

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Then-sophomore Trent Evans eyes his putt on the green of hole No. 9 at Colbert Hills during a team practice on Oct. 1, 2015.

Kalmus got the starting nod on the mound for the Wildcats. Kalmus had a bit of a shaky outing; he went 4.2 innings and allowed four earned runs. The righthander struck out four, but also walked four batters. The pitching didn’t make a difference against the Demons because the Wildcats’ offense came through in a big way. see page

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Aggieville shops resume business in aftermath of fire RILEY GATES & ASHLEY TERCERO THE COLLEGIAN

The Dusty Bookshelf building fire on Thursday has resulted in the indefinite closure of the bookstore, but in the aftermath of the fire, several affected Aggieville businesses have worked to move past the effects and damages. With the smell of smoke still in the air, Varsity Donuts made an all-out effort to keep its doors open. Having no other option than to close for a few days over the weekend to make immediate repairs, the doughnut shop reopened for business on Sunday. They suffered their own losses from the blaze and will have extensive recovery to do. Tara Jackson, manager at Varsity Donuts, said they had to send all their clothing merchandise to be dry cleaned and will have to sell those products at a discounted price.

“We will have a lot of repairs to do,” Jackson said. Additionally, the store had to throw out all their fresh products, including mass amounts of flour, sugar and other cooking products. Even the freshly-baked and frosted treats on the rack, ready to be sold the following day, had to be thrown away. “The estimated cost to us is about $90,000,” Jackson said. Jackson pointed out where the ceiling of Varsity Donuts will need to be repaired and said that damage was equally derived from the fire and water damage from taming the fire. Diane Meredith, owner of Varsity Donuts, also owns The Dusty Bookshelf. Meredith said she has the entire disaster in her hands as she deals with the damages at both the destroyed bookstore as well as the doughnut shop. The fire directly affected The Dusty Bookshelf and Varsity Donuts, but it also had indirect effects — although not quite as severe —

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Firefighters extinguish a fire inside The Dusty Bookshelf on March 2. on other businesses. David Scott Fritchen, editor at GoPowercat.com and Powercat Illustrated, said on the morning of the fire, he had planned to come into the Powercat Illustrated offices just like every other morning.

Fritchen’s usual route to Powercat Illustrated, which is located at 1125 Moro St., has him turn left at the intersection of Moro and Manhattan Avenue, but on the morning of the fire, that route was blocked off.

“Luckily, I noticed that the entrance was blocked when I got closer, or I would’ve been in a tough situation,” Fritchen said. “I knew about the fire, but I did not know that the entrance would be blocked, and I would have to find

another way to get into the office that day.” Fritchen also added that he was concerned he would not be able to get his daily coffee — which he gets from multiple businesses in Aggieville — but soon found out that the coffee shops were not closed. “Man, if I wasn’t able to get my coffee, I would’ve been in bad shape,” Fritchen said with a laugh. “Luckily, the Manhattan Fire Department did a good job of keeping it under control.” The fire also indirectly affected the daily routines of students. “The flooding that was caused from putting the fire out caused a lot of traffic throughout Aggieville,” Maggie Smith, senior in animal sciences and industry, said. Smith said she routinely drives by The Dusty Bookshelf and stops at Starbucks. She said that even later in the day, one could see evidence of the flooding down the street.

The Dusty Bookshelf customers share fond memories of store SAVANNAH RATTANAVONG

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When Emilee Clemons, Clay Center resident and a student at Highland Community College, woke up Thursday morning to see a message from her friend, she groggily read it as her friend explained that a fire had started in The Dusty Bookshelf. As Clemons searched social media for updates, videos and pictures, her stomach twisted as the realization set in. Clemons decided to drive

to Manhattan that afternoon to see the burned bookstore for herself. “This old building was more than a store — The Dusty Bookshelf was a safe haven for me,” Clemons said. “It was a place to find my next good read, trading old books in exchange for store credit, swaying to the jazzy music, resting in a comfy chair, taking a deep breath and filling up on inspiration. My favorite bookstore. I took large groups of my friends with me on my birthdays and took myself on many dates to quietly browse

“I love The Dusty Bookshelf. I’m a big reader. I stopped by and looked at the dollar bookshelf everyday so I really miss that part of my walk home.” PATRICK KENNEY

senior in political science

the aisles.” The Manhattan Fire Department declared the building a “total loss” caused by a fresh coat of wood stain on the floor that had caught fire, according to a news release. The Dusty Bookshelf first opened a storefront in 1985, but didn’t move to the now-destroyed Aggieville building until 1991. Since then, the store has served as a quiet space to settle down, read or purchase gently-used books. Clemons frequently visited the store and even took her senior pictures among the

“I’m really sad becasue I’ve been in Manhattan my whole life and I’ve been going (to the Dusty Bookshelf) my whole life. I’m glad the books weren’t in there. That would have probably made me cry.” KETURAH PENCE

senior in family studies and human services

rows of books. “My highest hope is that the store would be restored and rebuilt,” Clemons said. “I would hate to see this Manhattan staple be completely eliminated, despite that it will not be the same.” Upon hearing the news, many other people voiced concern over the safety of the books and the store cat, Oliver. However, both were confirmed safe later in the day. Kennedy Trimble, Manhattan resident, said she was shocked that the bookstore had suddenly gone up in flames in

the middle of the night. She, too, had found comfort within its walls. “The Dusty Bookshelf is my favorite store in Manhattan by far,” Trimble said. “I love how cozy it is, and I love how cheap the books are. It has fed my personal library for the last three years. Seeing Oliver every time I’m in there is just another perk. I don’t think I have ever walked in and out in less than an hour, nor empty-handed.” Ryan Krajicek, senior in physical sciences and pre-medicine, found out about the fire

“It’s kind of spooky. I didnt really hear the story, but I hope Varsity Donuts isn’t too impacted by the fire.” LUCAS ERNZEN senior in biology

through Snapchat. After hearing that no one was hurt, he likened the situation to Ray Bradbury’s novel “Fahrenheit 451” on Twitter. “The Dusty Bookshelf was the spot of peace and solitude in a place where those two things are hard to find,” Krajicek said. “It was in Moro Street’s corner — both literally and figuratively. The Dusty Bookshelf helped provide Aggieville with a unique identity during Aggieville’s and K-State’s time of rapid change and franchising, and I hope we don’t lose that.”

“I think it’s so sad! It’s obviously been here for so long. Everybody loves The Dusty Bookshelf. I was so concerned about the cat. I hope they can go back into business.” ALEX POTTS

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Wind affects Jardine Apartments ALEX BRASE

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Reno County grass fire prompts Hutchinson evacuation RAFAEL GARCIA

Residents at two Jardine Apartments buildings woke to sections of their roofs missing after a heavy storm blew through Manhattan Monday evening. “We had about six apartments that were impacted and had to be relocated for the night until we could get into them and start on repair work,” said Nick Lander, interim associate director of K-State Housing and Dining Services’ residence life department. “We did have two roofs that were damaged and some guttering around other buildings.” A tornado warning for the K-State campus went into effect Tuesday from about 5-6 p.m. Jardine Apartments is home to more than 1,500 residents.

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Officials are beginning to assess the damages caused by a weekend grass fire that burned over 6,000 acres and damaged dozens of homes north of Hutchinson in Reno County, KMUW reported Tuesday. The fire, which prompted the evacuation of over 12,000 Hutchinson residents Monday night due to safety risks, prompted the help of

230 firefighters representing more than 116 agencies, Reno County Sheriff Randy Henderson said in an interview with the Hutchinson News. One firefighter had spent more than 16 hours battling the wildfire. Intense winds and dry conditions were the cause of several wildfires across the nation over the weekend, and fires caused substantial damage in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Colorado, according to TIME.com. CNN reported that sev-

en people have been killed in fires across the four states, including five deaths in Texas and one death in Oklahoma. Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback said a man died of smoke inhalation in Clay County after leaving his semitrailer truck. Clark County was especially damaged in the wildfires, said Catherine Horner, spokeswoman of the Kansas Division of Emergency Management. The grass fires have burned over 350,000 acres in the county.

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Sections of two Jardine Apartment roofs were missing after a heavy storm blew through Manhattan on Monday.

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Senior Jake Scudder led the way. The first baseman drove in three runs, all on his home run in the bottom of the sixth inning. Sophomore catcher Josh Rolette and senior infielder Quintin Crandall also homered for the Wildcats. The game wasn’t always a blowout. The Demons and Wildcats were tied at four after the Demons scored two runs in the top of the fifth inning. However, the game wouldn’t stay tied for long. K-State answered with two of its own runs in the

bottom half of the fifth inning, followed by three more in the sixth to put the Cats up 9-4. The Wildcats then shut the door completely in the eighth inning with seven runs. Five different Wildcats drove in runs in the inning; the other two runs were scored on errors by the Demons. The Cats improved to 10-2 on the season with the win. They will play the Demons one more time today at 3 p.m. at Tointon Family Stadium. Freshman pitcher Caleb LittleJim is set to take the mound for the Wildcats.

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Three Minute Thesis competition showcases graduate research ASHTON THOMAS THE COLLEGIAN

Not all superheroes wear capes, and not all superheroes are necessarily visible. Such “tiny superheroes,” or better described as nanoparticles, which have the potential to identify and treat cancer faster and more effectively than chemotherapy, were the subject of graduate student Tuyen Nguyen’s first-place presentation at the second annual Kansas State Three Minute Thesis competition.

THE COMPETITION

In the competition, graduate students from departments across the university were allowed only three minutes and a single PowerPoint slide to present

their theses to an audience and panel of judges that were likely unfamiliar with their research, which encourages participants to communicate quickly and effectively while still engaging the general audience. The preliminary round was held on Feb. 8 and consisted of 31 graduate students with presentations representing different disciplines, including communications, human ecology, chemistry and agronomy. The judges were head football coach Bill Snyder, Manhattan mayor Usha Reddi and president of Commerce Bank in Manhattan, Tom Giller. The top presenters from the preliminaries were then chosen to compete in the final round of the competition, held on Feb. 16. Nguyen was among those finalists.

THE RESEARCH

After competing against seven other finalists in the final round, Nguyen’s research, titled “Tiny Superhero Fights Against Cancer,” on cancer-fighting nanoparticles, earned first place. The nanoparticles she called “tiny superheroes” — about one-millionth the size of a tennis ball — can work with MRI machines to identify cancer faster and can target and treat bone cancer cells more efficiently. These nanoparticles can better control the release of the drug, so they cause less side effects than chemotherapy. Santosh Aryal, assistant professor of chemistry, oversees Nguyen’s research and aided her in finalizing her presentation and preparing for the competition. Aryal said he was pleased with

Nguyen’s success in the competition. “(Her success) was exciting,” Aryal said. “I was so thrilled about how she presented.” Nguyen was also awarded the People’s Choice Award, an award given based on the audience’s vote. “Winning the people’s choice award was a very exciting accomplishment,” Nguyen said. “That means not only did I convince the judges, but also convinced the people at the competition.” Nguyen said the most challenging aspect of the competition was conveying her complicated and specific research to a general audience. “It was a challenge for me specifically to talk to an audience in words I don’t usually use,” Nguyen said. “It was a chal-

lenge as well as a way for me to practice communicating with a broad, general audience more efficiently.”

THE PREPARATION

Nguyen said she did plenty of preparation to present on her cancer-fighting research, which she has been working on for two years. Nguyen created 10 different slides before finally creating the single slide she used during her presentation. Her presentation was reviewed and edited multiple times by Aryal and by Nguyen’s friends and associates in the Nanotechnology Innovation Center of K-State. “Tuyen is very hardworking, self-motivated and highly enthusiastic about what she is doing,” Aryal said. “Sometimes I have to go to her office and tell her to go

home, (and that) sleep is important.” Nguyen said she hopes her success will motivate more chemistry students to participate in the competition. Reddi said her favorite part of judging the competition was seeing all the brilliant and enthusiastic students there are at K-State, as well as the high caliber of talent at the university. “You could definitely see their passion in what they were doing and that they were probably doing this in their sleep because they love it so much,” Reddi said. Aryal said he hopes to see the competition continue to grow at K-State, as it is a way for students to practice communicating their research to a general audience while also developing their leadership abilities.

OPINION: The importance of a free press, danger of ‘fake news’ CALEB SNIDER

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The role of a free press is vital to the sustainability of a democracy. Without a free press, there is no watchdog of the government informing the public of corruption, perjury and other illegal activities by our elected officials. However, it appears this isn’t a concern to the Trump administration. In late January, Stephen Bannon, President Donald Trump’s chief strategist, lambasted the media, saying “The media should be embarrassed and humiliated and keep its mouth shut and just listen for a while .. the media here is the opposition party.” A few weeks later, Trump reiterated that sentiment, tweeting: “The FAKE NEWS media (failing @nytimes, @NBCNews, @ABC, @CBS, @CNN) is not my enemy, it is the enemy of the American People!” Comments like these by our president and other high-ranking government officials are not normal and should not be taken

lightly. Leaders of democracies, no matter how much they may disagree with what is being reported, do not attack the press in their country with such vitriol as the current administration is doing. Matt Gertz, a senior fellow at Media Matters for America, correctly states that the goal of the Trump administration’s war on the press is “(to) delegitimize mainstream news organizations, especially those that produce critical reporting that jeopardizes its efforts, while lifting up unabashed propaganda outlets.”

THE DANGER OF ‘FAKE NEWS’

The use of “fake news” has been popularized by our president as a weapon to delegitimize journalists and entire news organizations that report on anything critical of him and his administration. When Trump calls out CNN, The New York Times or whomever for being “fake news” and refuses to take questions from their reporters, it makes it incredibly difficult to get details on a new bill or executive order

or hold him accountable for misuse of his powers. I cannot emphasize how dangerous this is to our democracy. What makes all of this even more terrifying is this strategy is now spreading among other government officials. On Tuesday, The Hill reported “Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Alabama) took to the House floor ... to dismiss a Washington Post fact check about his claims of voter fraud as a ‘fake news hit piece.’” Let’s quickly define what fake news actually is, as the definition has become twisted. Amol Rajan, media editor for the BBC, perfectly defines fake news as “false information deliberately circulated by those who have scant regard for the truth but hope to advance particular (often extreme) political causes and make money out of online traffic.” CNN, MSNBC, The New York Times and The Washington Post are the main targets of Trump and his supporters for being “fake news,” while Breitbart and Fox News are apparently good news sources. The problem with this is that the former as

a whole are not spreading false reports and claims in an attempt to push a political agenda — they report on both Democrats and Republicans when they abuse their power — while the latter clearly is. I’ve already touched on Fox News and won’t go into that mess again. But if you need an example of how Breitbart is actually fake news, look no further than their report that Trump tweeted about recently, claiming that former President Barack Obama wiretapped Trump Tower. This is a conspiracy theory with no real evidence and the director of the FBI, James Comey, even asked the Justice Department to publicly denounce this insidious and ridiculous claim.

MAINSTREAM NEWS IS SENSATIONAL, NOT FAKE

I get it if you don’t like the mainstream news media (CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS) because I’m not a huge fan either. But it isn’t because I think they’re “fake news,” as they do not spread falsehoods for the purpose of advancing a political agenda. It’s

because they’re sensationalists. The owners of these mega-conglomerate, 24/7 news organizations are primarily concerned with garnering more views and increasing their profits. Reporting on a bill that would weaken the Glass-Steagall Act, which would affect millions of Americans and help lead to another financial disaster, isn’t going to attract as many eyeballs compared to a sex scandal like former New York Rep. Anthony Weiner. However, while I’m not fond of the mainstream news media, I do trust them when they present sufficient evidence and their stories can be corroborated, which is in stark contrast to the rest of the U.S. public. Only 31 percent of liberal Democrats say they have a lot of trust in the news reported by the national news media, compared with 13 percent of conservative Republicans. Our news media needs to do a better job of gaining the public’s trust back and reporting on serious issues like wealth inequality and not sensationalist things like CNN with their coverage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

PROTECT THE FREE PRESS

But in the meantime, we cannot allow our free press to be torn apart just because they’re sensationalist or that we don’t always agree with what they report. Steven Smethers, associate director for undergraduate studies in the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Kansas State, expressed great concern about protecting the free press. “This is not just about the media,” Smethers said. “This is about us, all of us, being able to have trusted communication sources that help us manage our daily lives and participate in democracy. That is what’s at stake here.” Caleb Snider is a sophomore in public relations. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Collegian. Please send comments to opinion@kstatecollegian.com.

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wednesday, march 8, 2017

g n i k r a 2017 e p r S B

OPINION: Spring break should take you new places DJ RENDER

THE COLLEGIAN

Everyone loves the excitement that spring break brings into their lives. Growing up, I always remembered the joy of having spring break. Those are the times that I wish I could get back, but, especially for college students, spring break can provide some of the most memorable times that

we will ever experience for the rest of our lives. There are numerous places to choose from when picking a place to vacation during a luxurious week off from classes. From the East Coast to the West Coast, there are various locations to reside for the week. Among all the places outside the U.S. to vacation at, for some odd reason, most Kansas State students like to vacation in the same area.

Spring break is a time for you to have fun and get away from all the troubles and worries that college brings into your life. All the work, stress, grades and financial issues should be temporarily forgotten during spring break. It is the time where you kick your feet up and relax without a care in the world. “Hakuna Matata” should be the phrase that college students live by during that

LEO July 23 - Aug. 22

You’ve been pre-gaming for spring break since the semester started, which seemed like a dumb idea to the rest of us until about right now. Look whose genius is showing.

Danielle Cook | THE COLLEGIAN

PISCES Feb. 19 - March 20

Your spring break plans may have come up rather quickly, but your grades won’t after your midterm scores are added in.

ARIES March 21 - April 19

The stars see lots of bars in your spring break 2017 — it’s unclear if those are the fun kind of bars or the jail kind. Good luck either way.

TAURUS April 20 - May 20

You’ll regret it if you spend your spring break all alone. Just kidding. The stars say it’s best to cut ties with everyone over vacation if you want any chance of restoring your sanity before the semester restarts.

GEMINI May 21 - June 20

VIRGO Aug. 23 - Sept. 22

There’s a price to pay to the party gods for people who spend their spring breaks studying. Remember that.

LIBRA Sept. 23 - Oct. 22

Your heart will definitely be stuck with someone sweet back home over spring break, which is super unfortunate because the stars say you’ll meet several hot someones on vacation. Bummer.

SCORPIO Oct. 23 - Nov. 21

You’re still wearing sweaters. Get it together. Spring break will only have room for bro-tanks and sandals, even if it’s still like 46 degrees out.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 No one will have more good, unclean fun over spring break than you, so be careful who you drag along on your vacation adventures. Some people prefer peace and quiet, you know.

Spring break 2017 will be a time to burn bridges. Seriously, there will be some really bored maniacs out there who have nothing better to do with their time off than light bridges on fire. Avoid hikes or other activities involving bridges.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22 - Jan. 19

CANCER June 21 - July 22

AQUARIUS Jan. 20 - Feb. 18

You’ll actually have a really good time this spring break, the stars foresee, which is funny because you’re generally an unlucky duck. Enjoy the good fortune while it lasts.

If you don’t put your books away over break, the stars say something really unfortunate will happen to you — like studying. Yikes.

If you were thinking of spending spring break relaxing, think again. You will inevitably get dragged into the vacation shenanigans of a Sagittarius, so buckle up, buttercup.

full week off from school. “We are around these people daily, (and) I feel like we should get away from our peers and take a break away from each other and go to different places,” Corey Sutton, sophomore in kinesiology, said. “It will only be for a short amount of time, so the period of being away from our peers will not be

too bad.” This is a time for you to have fun and find peace within yourself. It is the time to be around your closest friends and the people you love. Find a place that is unique and fits your needs to have the most memorable time of your life. Step out of your comfort zone and dare

to be different. Dj Render is a freshman 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 comments to opinion@ kstatecollegian.com.

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