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Community to host flashlight vigil to honor victims of anti-Asian violence Sunday
Australian comedian Randy Feltface tackles faith, existentialism in comedy special ‘The Book of Randicus
K-State Athletics to lower student ticket pricing for 2021-2022
County-wide mask mandate extended
St. Isidore’s church to close chapel doors April 5, begin final renovation phase MOLLY KAISER staff writer
St. Isidore’s Catholic Church has been a home away from home for some students over the years, but with growing numbers, the current building can no longer support the capacity of people wanting to attend masses, bible studies and other events the church holds. On April 5, St. Isidore’s will close the chapel doors to begin the final phase of construction that will last until 2022. This renovation will update many of the church’s systems as well as double its size. Father Gale Hammerschmidt, chaplain of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church, said along with necessary renovations to the plumbing, heating and air systems, the student center was renovated, too, to make it more accessible. “We are also excited to be tearing down and rebuilding the main chapel itself,” Hammerschmidt said. “We are going to be able to create a space twice the size because we have outgrown our current chapel.” Father Drew Hoffman, associate chaplain of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church, said he, too, is looking forward to the necessary renovation. “I am excited to have enough space for community
members can raise eyes, minds and hearts to God. … At the current moment, we are almost bursting at the seams, so it will be nice to have a little extra room,” Hoffman said. The goal of the renovation is to grow, not only by the size of the church, but by the size of the community and the environment St. Isidore’s is able to create. “We made sure that we did this renovation in phases to make sure that there would always be a place to go, with this being a home away from home for many people, we wanted to make sure that they always had a place to go, and worship,” Hammerschmidt said. “Many students use the student center as a place to study, and the Newman Center as a place to relieve some of the stress of their day, so the last thing we wanted to do was take that away.” Seeing the church going through so many changes has its bittersweet moments, Leah Brock, junior in mass communications, said. “St. Isidore’s has become a place that I have found a community that has helped make me who I am today,” Brock said. “It has taught me so many life lessons, as well as helping me to find who I am as a person and a student.” St. Isidore’s has played a big role in some K-State students’
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The St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center has been undergoing renovations recently and will close after Easter to finish construction. lives, whether it be in marriages, baptisms or other life events. “We have seen 1,291 weddings in this chapel, the last one being held just a week ago,” Hoffman said. “Many of those couples have been returning to take pictures, and
really just cherish what has gotten to happen within the walls of the church.” From the planning phases to the construction phase, the St. Isidore’s community raised more than $12 million — $2 million over
their original target. “We still want everyone to feel welcome to come study and worship, even if the environment might look a little different,” Hoffman said. “We hope that students and community members will continue to take
advantage of the space that we still have open.” With the main chapel doors closed for the remainder of the year, regularly scheduled masses will be held in the K-State Alumni Center across the street.
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County-wide mask mandate extended KAYLIE MCLAUGHLIN staff writer
On Thursday, the Riley County commissioners voted to extend the mask mandate through Sunday, May 16, requiring face coverings in public spaces until the end of the academic year at least. This extension has no bearing on the order in place within city of Manhattan limits, however. The city has its own mask mandate that institutes penalties against parties found out of compliance. The county also approved public health order No. 21. Similar to the previous order, the current ordinance does not require event registration permits nor does it impose a limit to gathering size. Beyond face covering policies, there are also no restrictions on business operations.
“Actions taken so far have demonstrated significant success in flattening the epidemic curve to prevent overwhelming our local health care system’s ability to care for the number of residents who might develop severe symptoms,” local health officer Julie Gibbs said in a press release. Though not required, Gibbs still recommends county residents engage in social distancing practices and use good hand hygiene regularly. Previously, Gibbs said the Riley County Health Department would consider imposing more restrictive COVID-19 mitigation requirements if the case number and positivity rate trajectory changed. For the week of March 14, the community positivity rate was below two percent. Kansas State, on
the other hand, has not changed its COVID-19 restrictions or campus policies. Under the current phase in the Reawakening protocol — Phase 3 — face coverings are required at all times on campus property and gatherings are still limited to 50 people. However, K-State announced tentative plans to enter phase-out beginning Aug. 1. What exactly that will look like is unknown at this time, but Lafene Medical Center’s medical director Dr. Kyle Goerl expects the next academic year to look more normal. “If we stay on the same trajectory, this is definitely a breath of fresh air and it leaves us feeling pretty hopeful for the fall semester that things are looking a lot more like normal than they look like in the 20-21 year,” Goerl said previously.
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Diversity and inclusion officer to leave K-State, join UTA in May SEAN SCHAPER news editor
Bryan Samuel, Kansas State’s first chief diversity and inclusion officer, will leave K-State and assume the role of vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Texas-Arlington in early May. “It has been my distinct pleasure to serve as the inaugural chief diversity and inclusion officer for K-State,” Samuel said in a K-State Today press release. “This is a bittersweet moment for my family and me as over the past three years we have come to love the K-State
and Manhattan community. ... I am proud of the work we have done and the advancement we have made in such a short time.” Samuel, along with many faculty, staff and students, helped advance several important diversity and inclusion initiatives across the K-State campus. Some notable achievements to his long list include KSUnite, the 2020 University Climate Survey and the diversity and inclusion plan. “These institutional initiatives were not possible without [faculty, staff and students’] energy and passion for this work,” Samuel said.
“Dr. Samuel helped establish the office of diversity and inclusion as a cabinet-level position,” President Richard Myers said in K-State Today. “He laid the foundation for this new position while also moving the university forward in so many ways in the past three years. We appreciate his many contributions in leading and helping ensure our many diversity-related initiatives were at the top of our priority lists. Thanks to Bryan, the university is poised to continue progress in an area that is essential for our future success.” The search for a new chief diversity and inclusion officer at K-State is on-going at this time.
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THE CITY OF MANHATTAN ASKS FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, IDEAS TO DEVELOP STRATEGIC PLAN LANDON REINHARDT staff writer
CrossroadsMHK gave Manhattan community members the opportunity to voice their input and concerns in public virtual meetings from March 22 through March 25. Focusing on creating a strategic plan for the responsibilities of the city government, CrossroadsMHK is a group of volunteers from the Manhattan community committed to getting feedback from local residents. In a series of hour-long virtual meetings, CrossroadsMHK gave the public a platform to get involved with decision-making and starting conversations about pressing issues. Jared Wasinger, assistant to the city manager, said he
thinks creating a public strategic plan is long overdue. “We’re excited to get feedback from the public,” Wasinger said in the first meeting on Monday, March 22. “The city of Manhattan has never created a strategic plan, but it is common for cities to do so on a regular basis.” The first of four meetings saw over 80 registered members. Wasinger said he wants to have “tough conversations” about the budget after the city made cuts because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’ve seen stagnant growth over [the] past five years, but we want growth to bring more people to our community while bringing prioritization to our current projects,” he said. The meeting used menti.
com to allow users to interact with polls, questions and prompts given during the presentation. Menti.com is similar to websites like Kahoot and Quizizz, where the host is able to see live answers from those participating in the event. CrossroadsMHK gathered demographic questions, like age and involvement in the community, but also ask more serious questions to allow any negative feedback someone might have with the city government. Most of the negative feedback targeted poor road management, like potholes and general construction, but Katie Kingery-Page, associate dean in the College of Architecture, Planning and Design, said she is sad to see the current pay rate in the city.
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“When the city has the opportunity to influence rate of pay for jobs, it is important to do this to establish a minimum threshold,” KingeryPage said in a meeting breakout room. “I see a lot of hard workers at low pay and are being forced out of our community.” Natalie Gordon, senior development officer for the KSU Foundation, who was
in the same breakout room, brought to attention the level of daycare in the community. “If you have a young family, if you have a young child, [the current daycare situation] forces people to either have a part-time job and have part-time care or leave the community to live closer to family,” Gordon said. Kingery-Page and Gordon both agreed the city
needs to be more open to ideas that could bring it more revenue, especially with the loss of Country Stampede, as Gordon pointed out. Gordon said with any kind of programming, there is a lot of “jumping through hoops,” while Kingery-Page said the city has not been forward-thinking. “As a community, we need to be putting ourselves in the place of prosperity and vitality thinking,” KingeryPage said. “A contrast to austerity thinking, ‘There won’t,’ when we should be, ‘We can make this happen.’ I hope we can adopt that mindset.”
ST. ISIDORE’S HELD VACCINE DRIVE WITH HELP OF S&S DRUG MOLLY KAISER staff writer
On March 21, St. Isidore chaplain Fr. Gale Hammerschmidt informed students that over 200 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine were available for distribution through the center thanks to S&S Drug out of Beloit, Kansas. The distribution event took place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m on Tuesday, March 23 at the newly renovated Newman Center. Heather Johnson, office manager for S&S Drug, said S&S Pharmacy participates in the Federal Pharmacy Vaccination Program, allowing them to distribute the vaccines. “This program was designed by the federal government to give pharmacies the opportunity to vaccinate individuals using different guidelines and allowing a broader spectrum of eligible individuals,” Johnson said. Eligibility includes those working in a variety of settings, like food service, retail, agriculture production, educators and more. “S&S Drug was allocated 1,170 Pfizer doses and therefore is able to vaccinate anyone 16 and older that falls
into one of these categories,” Johnson said. Sienna Wingerson, junior in marketing, said she was excited about the opportunity to get vaccinated. “As a part of my summer job, I will be around a lot of people including children and parents, so anything that I can do to help the safety of those around me is what is most important to me,” Wingerson said. “St. Isidore’s has really given me the opportunity to grow as a student and in my faith … by creating a community while still being mindful of what is going on in our world and doing anything we can to volunteer … to help students or community members who might be in need at this time.” Wingerson said seeing St. Isidore’s actions through all of its challenges and changes this year made her appreciate everything they have provided for her and her fellow students. “It has also been a blessing to get vaccinated in a place that means so much to me throughout this past year,” Wingerson said This opportunity made it easier for students working around large numbers of people or have high-risk family mem-
bers to get their vaccination. “We would all like to hope that providing these vaccines will allow us to get back to the way things once were, but that is just simply not the case,” Hammerschmidt said. “Yes, the vaccinations will help protect against the spread, and hopefully, help those that are more at risk, but I think it is wishful thinking that things will go back to normal.” St. Isidore’s has made several changes to normal operations as the church undergoes renovation. The church is also providing more than double the normal amount of Sunday Mass times so people are safely distanced and still feel welcome. “We are excited to be able to provide this opportunity at a place people know well, and thankfully we have the resources, space and the communication abilities to do it,” Fr. Drew Hoffman, associate chaplain, said. S&S Pharmacy distributed over 215 doses of the vaccine to participating students, including some who were waitlisted. S&S will return in a month to provide students with their second dose at St. Isidore’s Newman Center.
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Community to host flashlight vigil to honor victims of anti-Asian violence Sunday BAILEY BRITTON editor-in-chief
On Sunday, members of the Asian American and Pacific Islanders community will host a flashlight vigil in City Park at 6 p.m. in remembrance of the victims of the Atlanta, Georgia, shooting as well as victims of other anti-Asian violence. The victims from the Atlanta shooting are as follows: • Soon Chung Park • Hyun Jung Grant • Suncha Kim • Yong Ae Yue • Xiaojie Tan • Daoyou Feng • Delaina Ashley Yaun • Paul Andre Michels Fanny Fang, former county commissioner candidate, said she helped organize this event because the Asian American community has "suffered in silence for too long." "It's even harder to speak up when you live in a predominantly white community where over 80 percent of your neighbors are white," Fang said. "I wanted to make sure that Asian Americans who are grieving in this community know that this is a safe space for them, that there are allies in this community." Fang said it's difficult for many Asian Americans in the community to find each other and make connections because there is very little opportunity for them to do so. "A lot of us are business owners," Fang said. "A lot of us are students. We are incredibly busy and ... there isn't necessarily an infrastructure in place for us to find each other. I also think that it's important for white allies to come and listen to our stories and for our AAPI com-
munity to see who our allies are." Fang said anti-Asian violence takes many forms, but she mostly sees it as microaggressions in Kansas. "'Kansas nice' is the racism towards Asians and towards other BIPOC communities that comes across more as microaggressions rather than something as tragic as what happened in Atlanta," Fang said. For example, Fang said, Manhattan tends to use the term "Manhappiness" as a marketing strategy. However, she said, "Manhappiness" doesn't always apply to people of color in the community. "I hope that the vigil will bring to light some of those problems and start that conversation amongst all different communities to talk about what do we need to change so that Manhappiness can truly be Manhappiness for everyone," Fang said. So far, Fang is still trying to find speakers for the event. "It was important to me to make sure that the speakers are community members," Fang said. "It has been difficult to find speakers because Asian American speakers because ... we're still in the grieving process. Privacy is also a very important value for many of us. So to share stories on a very public front can be very intimidating and can almost feel like you're betraying our own culture and our own values in some way." To help with that, Fang created a Google survey for people in the AAPI community to fill out. People can submit anonymously. Fang encourages everyone to wear a mask to the event.
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Students serve students through WellCat Ambassadors EDEN BROCKMAN staff writer
WellCat Ambassadors, a student organization under the leadership of Lafene Health Center, provides a wide range of services and presentations to promote the health and well-being of Kansas State students through educational and interactive outreach activities. Victoria Bedros, WellCat Ambassador and junior in biology, said the WellCat Ambassadors go through extensive training, including taking a course called EDCEP 360: Peer Health Education and Leadership. “We get certified as peer educators, which is a national certification,” Bedros said. “We learn how to approach different situations with our peers. From there, we review presentations that the WellCat ambassadors give and have an overview of the ambassador program in general.” WellCat Ambassadors present on a wide variety of topics, such as drugs and alcohol, loving your body, healthy dating, stress and more. Detailed presentation descriptions can be found on their presentations flyer online. When someone is deciding on which presentation from WellCat Ambassadors would be most beneficial for a group to hear, they should think about the members of the group and what would benefit them most, Megan Katt, WellCat Ambassadors advisor and health educator at Lafene, said. “If it is a group of premed students, we know that those students have tough classes. They probably have a lot on their mind thinking about MCATs and deadlines looming,” Katt said. “The De-Stress for Success presentation may help give them tools to be able to cope with that stress.” Bedros agreed with Katt and said the De-Stress for
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WellCat Ambassadors, a student organization under the leadership of Lafene Health Center, provides a wide range of services and presentations to promote the health and well-being of Kansas State students through educational and interactive outreach activities. Success presentation helps students with heavy workloads. “It is important to know that my stress level [in premed] is not normal, but there are so many people in college facing the same amount of stress,” Bedros said. “I feel like there is more we can do to bring attention to it and not normalize it because everyone is feeling the same way.” WellCat Ambassadors offer other programs as well, such as WellCat Coach, to help students on campus. “The WellCat Coach is not supposed to take the place of a licensed professional,” Katt said. “It is not supposed to take the place of therapy. It is an opportunity for students to meet with another student. What we know from research about peer-to-peer education is that it is a lot less intimidating, it is easier to be honest and students feel more comfortable because they feel like the peer can relate to what they are going through in life.” Natalie Mullin, a WellCat Coach and a senior in biology, said it is simple to create
an appointment with a WellCat Ambassador. “Students can make their appointments on their MyLafene portal. They can also be referred by a physician or a professor to the program,” Mullin said. “They just come to meet with us for 30 minutes or an hour or whatever they want, and we talk about whatever subject they select.” Students can discuss a wide variety of topics such as stress, alcohol, nutrition, relationships and more, according to the WellCat Coach website. “Say they [a student] select alcohol and drug use,” Mullin said. “Maybe they want help managing it because they feel like they are drinking too much or relying on alcohol as a coping mechanism. We talk to them about making healthier habits and educate them about health and wellbeing. We help them make an action plan and use the SMART goals to help them change their lifestyle to make them as happy emotionally, physically and mentally as possible.” Mullin and Kat encour-
aged all interested students to utilize WellCat Ambassadors’ services. “My biggest reason that you should utilize WellCat Ambassadors is that there is no charge for our services. You can ask us for a presentation, you can meet with a one-on-one coach, and there is no charge for any of that,” said Katt. “The other reason I think meeting with a WellCat Ambassador or WellCat Coach would be beneficial for students is that these ambassadors are trained, and they know what they are doing.” Katt also said that students who care about health and wellbeing should consider applying to be WellCat Ambassadors. “If you are interested in getting involved [on campus], then maybe WellCat Ambassadors is for you,” Katt said. “You do not have to be any certain major; we take anybody and everybody. If you have a passion for health and wellbeing, then you would be a good fit for the ambassador group, and we would love to have you.”
AUSTRALIAN COMEDIAN RANDY FELTFACE TACKLES FAITH, EXISTENTIALISM IN COMEDY SPECIAL ‘THE BOOK OF RANDICUS’ JARED SHUFF culture editor
Randy Feltface is a highly unconventional comedian for a variety of reasons. Two of his specials focus on books he’s written — one a novel, the other a new religious text diving into human evolution. Oh, and he’s a selfaware puppet. Performing his new special “The Book of Randicus,” Randy shares his enlightenment on the human condition and our purpose on Earth. He also uses George Michael to explain the various different religious afterlives.
room into your hand,” Randy says. Personally, he believes George Michael was abducted by aliens in 2016, along with other famous musicians like David Bowie, Prince and Leonard Cohen. This all ties into the new religion Randy created. After a food poisoning incident led to an embarrassing near-death experience, Randy started Berylism, a religion based on the belief that humans were elevated to the top of the food chain through the intervention of an intergalactic messiah named Beryl. “Because .... why not?” Randy
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“Around 7 percent of you believe that George Michael is currently making a comeback, possibly as a platypus,” Randy says. “Depends on his deeds, really.” Of course, those statistics are based on the 2016 Australian census, which not everyone in the audience filled out. One guest in particular said he forgot to fill it out, but that he would’ve marked “Jedi” if he’d gotten to it. “Just imagining you going like this and the bong floating across the
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says in the special. Randy goes on to explain the religious teachings are based on scientific fact, such as the dramatic evolution of homo sapiens 70,000 years ago. That’s where Beryl comes in. According to Randy, Beryl chose humans to evolve, giving us 70,000 years to become enlightened. It’s a difficult concept to grasp, but Randy is confident this religion will pick up speed, especially after the success of his missionary tour across Australia. However, he pointed out
one specific aspect of traveling that he absolutely hates. “I am ... sick of rating my experience,” Randy says. “If you don’t hear from me, just assume everything was fine, our transaction is complete, ... back yourself.” The special cuts between Randy’s tour across Australia and his actual routine, giving a unique perspective into his journey and the people he met along the way. He even takes time to take a few selfies with a fan. An attempted reading from “The Book of Randicus” goes off on a tangent thanks to a specific verse number, with Randy going off about the impracticality of the 69 position, for those of you that understand. “It’s like doing your tax on a carnival ride,” Randy says. “You don’t know whether to focus, or just kick back and enjoy the view.” That’s when things start to get existential. After spending six weeks in a hospital bed because of the food poisoning incident, Randy started contemplating his minuscule life compared to the enormity of the universe. He got really into Buddhism, spending a few weeks in a temple in the Japanese mountains of Kōyasan. He has another existential crisis in the middle of the show and the audience has to reassure him. One person even shouted out that they loved him. “That’s the spirit,” Randy says. “That’s where we need to start, a bit of that.” Near the end of his show, Randy credits his amateur magician-uncle for his career in comedy, telling some stories about the dangerous stunts his uncle attempted — usually with notso-pleasant results. The main concept of Berylism, according to Randy, is the collective belief that human beings are capable of actual greatness. He believes humans are predisposed to collective belief and that faith is manufactured, so why not create a religion dedicated to bettering the world? Filled with insane anecdotes, expressive arm-flailing and somewhat mature language, “The Book of Randicus” is both hilarious and reflective, providing audiences with a good laugh while pushing humanity to do better.
LONG-TIME CATS’ CUPBOARD VOLUNTEER AIMS TO HELP PEOPLE IN HER COMMUNITY TAYLOR PARISH staff writer
Mary Kate Sutton, senior in human development and family sciences, has volunteered at Cats’ Cupboard since September of 2017. Now, she is one of its undergraduate employees and works on revamping the volunteer program. Sutton has volunteered at food pantries and homeless shelters since high school and has always had a passion for fighting food insecurity and helping others in her community. “Cats’ Cupboard has opened up my eyes to how many resources there actually are to help people who do need food,” Sutton said. “It really is a unique outlook to see how many people are actually affected by food insecurity.” Sutton has seen many students come in and out of Cats’ Cupboard and always tries to offer a helping hand. “I’ve seen students come back and use the pantry, but I’ve also seen a good number of students come for the first time, so knowing that students are learning about us and using us as a resource always pushes me to want to do more,” she said. “Most students who are food insecure are struggling to make ends meet.” However, Sutton said each person who comes to Cats’ Cupboard is more than just a hungry student. “You don’t really know a person until you have that personal conversation with them,” she said. “You think everyone is able to have food in their life, which isn’t true. If I was coming
into this role — if I had never been here before — it would definitely take some time to adjust.” Kinsley Searles, junior in English, has worked with Sutton since fall 2020 and said she’s seen the impact Sutton made on the community. “This semester she’s been working like crazy with Cats’ Cupboard, with her internship with them and also still working outside of that,” Searles said. “I really admire how much effort she puts into everything she does because I know that she really cares.” Sutton said the relationships she has formed over the years at Cats’ Cupboard have only gotten stronger. “All of the relationships that I have formed here have pushed me to be a better person and be more involved,” Sutton said. “I see what other people are doing and I think. ‘Kudos to you for being able to do that.’” Sutton said there is one person who has kept her inspired and wanting to do more for her community. “My mom is such an inspiration to me. I have three sisters, so she’s been very involved in our lives, and even raising four girls she was still able to volunteer places and be involved in our school,” Sutton said. “So, she really inspires me to think even if you think you’re too busy, there’s still time for other things, and if you want to make that impact you can still do it, you just have to put in the effort.” Sutton is set to graduate this spring and will join Kansas State’s elementary education program in May.
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Mary Kate Sutton keeps track of donations. Sutton has volunteered at food pantries and homeless shelters since high school and has always had a passion for fighting food insecurity and helping others in her community.
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“We strive for excellence,” owner Jim Hovind said. “I would rather have a great cup of coffee than make a dollar. Every time I taste, I look for the best coffee on the table.” Jim Hovind said he received training from Alfred Peet, a coffee-making legend, in the 1960s and ‘70s. Starting out as a chauffeur for Peet’s business partner, Sal Bonavita, Hovind soon found himself at tastings and coffee-roasting sessions. Hovind said he quickly gained a knack for making coffee and worked hard to continue Peet’s legacy. Hovind still carries the advice from Peet and Bonavita into the creation of every new blend. “I came from the grandfather and godfather of all coffee,” Hovind said. “He opened stores. I would drive him and he would meditate and decide what he was doing for each store.” Paramour Coffee specializes in gourmet coffee which can be purchased in-store, wholesale or via EatStreet. Hovind said he hopes to expand and branch out to new locations in the future. Along with Hovind, many other local business owners contribute their talents to the city of Manhattan. Subs-N-Such, for example, opened its doors in 1980, and the owners said the workers still treat customers like family. The company recently moved to 1816 Claflin Rd., after partnering with Dara’s Corner Market. The owners, Darrin and Paula Frey, bought the shop in 1992 and work alongside their daughter. “The community has been great as we’ve raised her,” Paula Frey said. “They’ve taken care of her when we’re busy. They’ve taught her how to make food with us and take orders, and she feels like she has the whole community watching over her. That’s been really great because most of our customers really feel like family.” Frey then touched on how she and her husband came to own the sub shop. “I worked here while I was in college, and I stuck around for a year after I graduated,” Frey said. “While I was doing that, my boss had a heart attack, so he and his wife needed to step away from the business. He offered to sell it to me. We thought we’d stay for five years to pay off the business, but by the time five years had gone by we were married, having a kid and we ended up staying because we liked it here.” Besides sandwiches, the shop serves breakfast, hot dishes and salads. The company also provides catering for events. Its most popular menu item is the Kitchen Sink, and it lives up to its name. The people behind these restaurants, like many others around Manhattan, work hard to ensure that customers feel at home whether they walk through the door or get it delivered. Community members can help EatStreet in giving back to Manhattan’s mom-and-pop shops by purchasing an order free of delivery charge on March 29.
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Be Able Community Center gives struggling Manhattan residents a place to rebuild TAYLOR PARISH staff writer
Be Able Community Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a safe space for those in need and helping people who are homeless or struggling financially. The center was founded by Scott Voos, former managing director of Kansas State’s Academic Coaching Program, this past September. As executive director of Be Able, he established a base for the organization, where he wants it to go and what it has already achieved. “My work began before Be Able was formed or when our doors were open,” Voos said. “I am a lifelong Manhattan resident, so I know the area very well. I have volunteered or worked with my church group for the past 3 years, so I’ve gotten to know the lay of the land as far as the ground floor level of the need that is in the area, as well as relationships with people who are on the rough end of life.” Voos said he and his staff have helped over 100 people who have walked through their doors, greeting each one with open arms. “We are a place that has graffiti on the walls, the people who run this organization are wearing t-shirts and a flannel open shirt, so we don’t presume authority, we don’t presume that we have all of the answers,” Voos said. “It’s more of a casual relationship-building approach.” Marlon Jackson, a Be Able employee, offered his insight on what he’s learned since starting at Be Able and how the organization has influenced the lives of others. “You can learn a lot from people who come in here,” Jackson said. “Whatever
they’re going through or whatever their struggles are, as long as you don’t judge them.” Be Able also helps people recover information they may have lost. “We help with recovering identification,” Voos said. “Birth certificates, social security cards, driver’s licenses, state ID’s. We take those things for granted, but when those are lost, it’s a huge hill to climb, especially during COVID when offices are shut down.” COVID-19 impacted Be Able’s efforts to better the community, making it harder to help with the many hard-
ships faced by homeless and struggling people. “COVID has made it harder to develop more partners in the community because people are reluctant to come in and see the place,” Voos said. “We’ve had to promote it social media-wise and word of mouth.” While Be Able is always looking for volunteers, Voos makes it clear what type of volunteers they are looking for. “We want to form relationships. It takes a special person to be willing to enter into the mentor space,” Voos said. “You have to have grace
and be able to understand empathy. That’s hard to teach.” Joseph Hodges, a resident coming to Be Able for almost 3 months, has found more leadership from Be Able than most places offer. “They care. They want to make a difference. They realize the struggles of life, and they want to point you in the right direction,” Hodges said. Be Able’s five guiding principles — God, community, collaboration, integrity and discernment — show what they are all about and what they stand for, Voos said.
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One tank trip: Mid-America All-Indian Museum provides a look into indigenous culture
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If you only had one tank of gas to go to the destination of your choice, where would you go? Sometimes it’s difficult finding fun things to do in Manhattan, but luckily there are great options just a tank of gas away. One destination is the Mid-America All-Indian Museum in Wichita, Kansas. The museum highlights Native American art, history and culture through exhibits and interactive experiences. Most if not all the art and artifacts were created by indigenous artists, detailing their history, artifacts and tribal traditions.
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The Mid-America All-Indian Museum prides itself on its interactive experiences that open up discussion among visitors, talking about their experiences and knowledge. The museum sits on the land between where the Big and Little Arkansas Rivers meet, which is considered sacred ground by many Native American tribes, including the Wichita tribe. This is not the only way the museum embodies traditional Native beliefs and traditions. It houses over 3,000 pieces of artwork and artifacts and features an outdoor learning center next to The Keeper of the Plains Plaza. The Keeper of the Plains Plaza is an attraction people travel to see. It features “The
Keeper of the Plains,” a large statue created by Kiowa-Comanche artist and Wichita native Blackbear Bosin. The sculpture and the surrounding plaza represent all of the plains tribes, as well as traditional elements like earth, wind, fire and air. According to the Wichita resource website 360Wichita.com, “The Mid-America All-Indian Center is the only facility of its kind in Kansas that is solely dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich cultural history of American Indians in North America. Events are held regularly at the Indian Center, including Powwows that attract American Indian dancers representing tribes from across the United States.”
It is also well known for its “Ring of Fire” ceremony that takes place at 9 p.m. every night for 15 minutes. This is when the posts around The Keeper of the Plains are lit. The museum has many events on its website, as well as several guided tour options. Just make sure to schedule them at least two weeks in advance. It’s important to check the museum website or call to find out the hours of operations and what COVID-19 restrictions are in place. Some exhibits might be closed because of these circumstances, but most are available to see. Next time you want to get out of Manhattan, the Mid-America All-Indian Museum is a great place to visit.
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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE ALUMNA CREATES RETAIL, BULK MEAT BUSINESS ZOE SCHULTZ staff writer
Sierra Day, College of Agriculture alumna, uses the word “opportunity” to describe High Prime, her new custom retail and bulk meat business. Day was born and raised as a tenth-generation agriculturist on her family operation near Cerro Gordo, Illinois. Her family raises Angus cattle, corn and soybeans. She realized the importance of transitioning from a showman to a mentor for other youth in the industry as she gained experience over the years.
Day graduated from Kansas State with animal science and agriculture degrees in 2020, then returned to her family operation in Illinois. She is pursuing a master’s degree in agricultural communications from Texas Tech University online. “Taking graduate school courses online has been the perfect fit,” Day said. “I was beginning to get tired of being an in-person student and was ready to get into the industry.” Day competed at local, state and national levels in 4-H, FFA and National Junior Angus Association while growing up. “If there was a youth orga-
Taking graduate school courses online has been the perfect fit. I was beginning to get tired of being an inperson student and was ready to get into the industry. Sierra Day College of Agriculture Alumna
nization, I was actively part of it,” Day said. Day’s passion for involvement remained as she transitioned from Lake Land College to K-State. Day participated in many campus organizations, including Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow and the Block and Bridle Club. As Day advanced in her college education, her passion for the beef industry increased. She soon discovered a community to provide high-quality, nutritious and desirable beef. Karol Fike, animal sciences and industry professor, met Day in a reproduction class during the fall 2018 semester. Fike works with career preparation, undergraduate research and internship programs. “From the moment Day transferred to K-State she was forward-thinking, took advantage of opportunities, completed her work and didn’t wait for success to fall in her lap,” Fike said. Fike said Day’s retail beef business fits well with her two degrees and allows her to put her knowledge and experience to perfect use. She was not surprised to hear of Day’s occupation. Austin Walter, Land Lake
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College and Texas Tech alumnus, shares similar interests and now works alongside Day at High Prime. Walter grew up on a fifth-generation cattle and row crop farm near Grand Ridge, Illinois. After graduating from
Land Lake College, Walters transferred to Texas Tech to study animal science. During his time at Texas Tech, he became a member of the 2019 National Champion Meat Animal Evaluation Team. “As time progressed, I came to really enjoy meat eval-
uations,” Walter said. “It is incredibly unique how my experience has circled around to High Prime now.”
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‘IN SEARCH OF LIGHT AND SIMPLICITY’ EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY IN REGNIER HALL LORI LEIZLER assistant culture editor
The Kansas State campus seems quiet and deserted this year with classes moved to online or hybrid formats. However, students walking into Regnier Hall can catch a glimpse of life and “light” in the showcased work students and faculty have created beyond their Zoom screens. One such exhibit, “In Search of Light and Simplicity: Seeing Architecture Through Watercolor” by Adulsak “Otto” Chanyakorn, assistant professor in the College of Architecture, Planning and Design, is in the Cassias Gallery in Regnier Hall until April 9. This free exhibit is open to the public on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chanyakorn said he drew inspiration for the exhibit from how lighting evokes emotion to create ambiance in different famous architectural buildings and his research interest in how people experience place, space and time. The mix of watercolor and soft graphite pencil sketches were collected over the past two years. Chanyakorn began working at Kansas State in 2019, a semester before the pandemic hit. Chanyakorn said pre-COVID-19, students in the program pinned up more of their artwork in the halls of Regnier, showcasing it to their peers and family. “We typically pin up all of the time, but due to COVID some things had to slow down because a lot of students produced things online so they didn’t have the time to print them,” Chanyakorn
said. “That’s how it was last spring when everything shut down, but now things are starting to go back to almost normal.” Chanyakorn said the hardest part of the pandemic for him is not seeing his students in person. “I had just started to get to know students and people in the department, and it was a really good time, but then it stopped and we had to run things online,” Chanyakorn said. “I think online there are some good things, but most of the time I miss a physical interaction with students, that eye contact in the way that we talk and smile and see each other’s faces, in a way we can’t get online.” Painting and sketching gives Chanyakorn a break from the screen, making him fully present in his surroundings. Chanyakorn taught a watercolor
class this past semester, having his students come on campus sometimes so they could also immerse themselves in the places they painted. “I want students to feel, not just see — because I think the word ‘seeing’ is far beyond just with your eyes, but it is in the senses you have,” Chanyakorn said. Painting also provides Chanyakorn a way to meditate and reflect, particularly this past year. “In hard times like this, it’s a way to cure myself …” Chanyakorn said. “To remain positive and believe, because I think that the origin of being healthy, mentally healthy, is that you have to start with your own self.” When Chanyakorn meditates on things, he likes to write down what he’s thinking and feeling from his sketches.
In his non-painting classes, Chanyakorn said he tries to make long studio classes easier on architecture students by alternating work between hand and computer to help their mental energy. “It’s a fun thing to do; when you’ve been working with a computer for a long time and you have that chance to do something without a computer, it’s kind of refreshing,” Chanyakorn said. Chanyakorn tells students, “Be kind to yourself,” and said he tries to treat himself and others with kindness. “All of these things — my teaching, my creative work, my writings — they are embedded in my work,” Chanyakorn said. People can see more of Chanyakorn’s work on his website at minimaldrawing.com.
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KOTA THE FRIEND, STATIK SELEKTAH RELEASE LYRICALLY CHARGED COLLABORATION JARED SHUFF culture editor
Embracing East Coast hiphop, Brooklyn-native Kota the Friend and boom-bap producer Statik Selektah come together to release the perfect album for a cruise around town. The 10-track album “To Kill a Sunrise” is strong all the way through, with Kota’s creative wordplay blending beautifully with Statik’s simple, upbeat production. The 28-year-old rapper doesn’t slow down for any song — every verse a steady flow of thoughtful lyrics and intricate delivery. Statik starts off strong with the first song “Wolves,” using a steady kick and snare beat to keep it moving without overcompensating. Mix in some flute, record scratches and Kota’s intensity and you have a track that gets you relaxed and hype all at once. Kota sheds his rookie status with this one, rapping “Everything I’m learning
just confirming what I knew / I am working, I am worth it, and I earned what I accrue.” “Hate” pushes both the tempo and the haters out of Kota’s face. He introduces himself as “The rap Banksy, I don’t care how you paint me / It took a lot of negative energy to create me.” He thrives off anyone who talks smack against him. Kota references and pays tribute to the late MF DOOM, the highly celebrated rapper and producer who passed away this past October. Piano and strings open “The Cold,” a motivational track about coming up from nothing and pushing through hard times. The sudden snare-heavy track has Kota looking forward and embracing his struggles, rapping “I be that example how the pressure make a diamond / And the pressure make a legend, live progressive on my island.” “The Love” takes a more laid-back route production-wise, repeating a smooth, simple beat
and piano fill throughout the song. While the production is softer, the lyrics hit just as hard. Kota treats this song as a love letter for his family, friends and son, rapping “Love is patience, perseverance, consideration / Deeper than appearances quick to air out the imitation.” The only song with a feature, “Go Now” has singer Haile Supreme taking over most of the track, leading the chorus and bridge with his silky tenor vocals. Kota only has one verse in this synth-filled serenade, but his pen game is as strong as ever. Kota takes the high road in “What ya Sayin’,” wishing the best for those who wanted him to fail. Over a steady kick drum and hi-hat beat, he raps, “You hope I’m hurting and I hope you great / I live my purpose I ain’t perfect but I’m flying straight.” Clearly, Kota holds no ill-will toward his haters, but he’s not going to slow down to appease them. Part of what makes Kota
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he is now. Statik comes through with fresh beats, a smooth saxophone riff and a backing choir. Kota strikes a chord with the lines “Peace, knowledge and dividends, love is still trumpin’ Benjamins / I’ma enjoy my time on this planet, f— it, I’m visitin’.” Statik and Kota know that after every sunrise comes “Sunset.” The brass ensemble-backed finale has Kota reflecting on his past and where he could have ended up. In an auto-tuned chorus, Kota sings “Live my life, I make mistakes / Mama, I’m gon’ find my way / Foolish just might be my name / Every day I play this.” If life is a game, Kota’s playing to win. “To Kill a Sunrise” is Kota’s second release of 2021. He released his album of lyrical snippets, “Lyrics to GO, Vol. 2,” back in January. Both albums are available on various streaming platforms, and while they differ in style, Kota’s wordplay shines throughout his discography.
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such a strong wordsmith is that he isn’t afraid to open up about his personal life. “Live and Direct” is an uncensored depiction of his struggles and emotional trauma while owning up to his flaws and mistakes. Opening up about his family life, he raps, “Me and my brothers speak about our trauma / About emotional damage handed off by our father / And how it wasn’t intentional but a cry for help.” Statik opens “Day Glow” with ethereal synths, a sick bassline and a violin sneaking in behind the rest of the production. Here Kota’s rapping about living day-to-day and taking in the best of every moment. He gets real with the lines “I’m never racin’ s—, I’m savin’ my stimmy / I got a lot to lose but I don’t got a lot to prove / Misery and debt is a decision and you got to choose.” While the whole album is strong, my favorite track is “Sunrise,” a song dedicated to the listeners that got him to where
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Even though only two sporting events happened in K-State Athletics from Monday to Thursday, plenty still occurred. Here’s what happened.
GENE TAYLOR ONTRACT EXTENDED TO 2027
With his original contract set to expire in 2022, Kansas State Athletic Director Gene Taylor agreed to a contract extension on Wednesday afternoon that will keep him at the helm of the athletic department until June 30, 2027. The contract will begin in the 2021-2022 academic year and includes an annual salary of $925,000 plus performance and retention incentives. Those incentives include $40,000 if the football team participates in any New Year’s Six bowl games, $25,000 if the men’s or women’s basketball team’s make the NCAA Tournament, $30,000 if the men’s or women’s basketball team’s make the Sweet 16, $40,000 if the men’s or women’s basketball team’s make the Final Four, and $10,000 for any team winning a Big 12 Championship. There is also a $20,000 incentive for any team winning a national championship and $10,000 for achieving the highest graduation success rate of any other athletic program in the conference. Taylor will also receive a lump sum of $250,000 upon the completion of his first contract on June 30, 2022. Taylor was brought in to fill the vacant athletic director spot in 2017 left by John Currie after his departure for Tennessee. Taylor was set to make $650,000 during the 2020-21 academic year after starting out in 2017 at a $450,000 base salary with increases of $50,000 each year, but took a salary reduction this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since Taylor arrived in
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2017, he hired three new coaches, including Chris Klieman for the football team, Pete Hughes for the baseball team and Jordan Smith for the tennis team. He has been with K-State through three bowl appearances for the football team, the men’s basketball team winning a Big 12 Championship as well as earning a berth in the Elite 8, while also seeing the women’s track and field team claim back-to-back Big 12 Outdoor championships.
MIKE MCGUIRL TO RETURN FOR 2021-22 SEASON
With the news of junior Rudi Williams, redshirt sophomore Joe Petrakis and sophomores DaJuan Gordon and Antonio Gordon all entering the transfer portal in the past two weeks, K-State men’s basketball fans needed some good news. They got that when it was announced on Tuesday that senior guard Mike McGuirl would be using his extra season of eligibility and returning for the 2021-22 season. The extra year of eligibility was granted to all 2020 fall and winter sport athletes because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on college athletes. McGuirl joins the list of notable players returning due to the extra eligibility.
ALIYAH CARTER NAMED ROOKIE AND OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
After helping the volleyball team upset No. 24 Creighton over the weekend, freshman outside hitter Aliyah Carter racked up two Big 12 Conference accolades over the week. Garnering her second straight Big 12 Rookie of the Week honor as well as the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week for her performance. A freshman out of Dubuque, Iowa, Carter was just one kill shy of tying her own freshman program record of 27 kills, recording 26 kills on Saturday. She also recorded a .449
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hitting efficiency, almost hitting her career-best of .450.
TENNIS DEFEATS DEPAUL
Having not won a match in just over a month, the K-State tennis team picked up its first victory since the 4-0 victory over Arizona on Feb. 21, defeating DePaul 4-0 on Monday afternoon at Body First Tennis Center. K-State made quick work of the Blue Demons after taking the doubles point thanks to a 6-2 victory by sophomore Karine-Marion Job and junior Maria Linares over senior Lenka Antonijevic and sophomore Yuliya Kizelbasheva, while senior Lilla Barzó and freshman Manami Ukita defeated senior Marija Jovicic and senior Alina Kuzmenkova 6-4. K-State then swept the singles competition as Linares defeated Kuzmenkova 6-4, 6-3, Ukita defeated Kizelbasheva 6-3, 6-1, and sophomore Ioana Gheorghita defeated junior Maddie Yergler 6-4, 7-5. The win for K-State makes it seven straight home victories for the Wildcats dating back to last season and puts them at 5-5 overall this season.
BASEBALL FALLS TO WICHITA STATE
Shockers sent the Wildcats home with a 5-1 defeat. K-State stranded 10 baserunners on the night, including going hitless with runners in scoring position and also having three batters strikeout in the eighth inning with the bases loaded and no outs. The lone score from K-State came from redshirt junior Kaden Fowler hitting a groundout in the top of the second inning, scoring sophomore Dylan Phillips and giving K-State its only lead of the game before three WSU runs in the third and two in the eighth. The loss drops the Wildcats to 13-7 on the season as the team starts Big 12 play this weekend at Oklahoma State.
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The K-State student section, adorned with masks, clap along to the Pride of Wildcat Land band. The Wildcats beat the Red Raiders 31-21 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
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Kansas State students will see the price of student tickets for men’s basketball and football decrease by up to 18 percent for the next school year. The reduction is the first time student ticket prices have gone down in more than a decade. “Our student body has been an integral part of the gameday experience in Manhattan,” Athletics Director Gene Taylor said in a press release. “We want to provide them
an affordable ticket option as we anticipate welcoming the entirety of our student section back for the 2021 season.” Student tickets will be a flat $200 total for access to both sports for students who purchase them before May 14. Prices go up to $220 after that date. To add on ICAT, a student will pay an extra $40. ICAT pass-holding students will receive priority entry to games as well as “special gear” and “invitations to special events.” The special ICAT section will go away,
though. The former ICAT and student GA sections will merge into one student section. K-State is also offering a $170 individual sport pass that allows students to choose football OR men’s basketball. Previously, there was only a football option for single-sport passes. Seating will remain in the same sections as prior years, along the 50-yard line for football and along the sideline for basketball. Tickets go on sale Monday, March 29.