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vol. 123, issue 75
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Campus community reflects on MLK’s legacy MOLLY HACKETT THE COLLEGIAN
On the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination Wednesday, campus leaders gathered to urge the Manhattan community to strive to be more inclusive in remembrance of his legacy. At a vigil in the afternoon, Bernard Franklin, special assistant to the university president and Kansas State alum, described King as an "intellectual giant," who he
said the likes of which only come about once in a lifetime. While King could have lived a life of splendor in the north as an educated black man, he chose to live his life in the south to help defend those who were unable to defend themselves because of Jim Crow laws, Franklin said. “He was a spiritual man, a teacher, a father, a guide and a husband,” Franklin said. “He used his identity as a proud black man and his fighting spirit of a warrior to help make changes to the
lives of all oppressed people.” Dariyan Springfield, junior in animal science and member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, said the message of King speaks to him. “Dr. King’s courage and boldness have helped me to not be afraid of the social norms and stand up for what I believe in,” Springfield said. Helene Waldeck, junior in family studies and human services, said the community of Manhattan can move forward by placing necessary emphasis on social empathy.
Franklin said the best way for King’s legacy to live on is by preparing the next generation and celebrating the "mosaic culture" present in Manhattan. Franklin said society needs to continue to be dissatisfied until there is no more oppression between different racial groups in order for King’s message of equality to continue to resonate. Also in attendance was Gale Hammerschmidt, the pastor at St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center. “I’ve been impressed
with Dr. Franklin because he speaks great truth and I feel privileged to call him a friend because he reminds me of Martin Luther King Jr.,” Hammerschmidt said. Franklin’s closing remarks ended urging students to think carefully, authentically and truthfully about what they give their lives for and challenged them to find a way to make both Manhattan and K-State a better place. “We still have a ways to go in loving one another,” Hammerschmidt said.
Music, food and fun planned for K-State’s Open House DENE DRYDEN
THE COLLEGIAN
On Saturday, Kansas State will celebrate its annual All-University Open House, inviting visitors from near and far to explore what the university has to offer. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Manhattan campus, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Olathe and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the K-State Polytechnic campus in Salina, students and visitors can engage with K-State’s many programs and fields of study. Activities from each K-State college will be spread around campus. For example,
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the College of Agriculture will host food science experiments and an insect petting zoo in Waters Hall. The College of Architecture, Planning and Design will have materials available for guests to build their own structures in Seaton Hall. Certain departments will also engage with the public during Open House. The Department of English will provide the “Poet in the Box” event in the Student Union Courtyard, where participants can have a poem custom-written for them. Visitors can sample sweets made by K-Staters
at the Bakery Science Club bake sale in Shellenberger Hall. Different varieties of cookies and breads will be sold. “Our production managers Emily Stangel and Aaron Goerl have been at the bake lab day and night for the past two weeks preparing the products for our open house sale,” Katelyn Lee, sophomore in bakery science, said. Lee said the bake sale will be held on the second floor of Shellenberger.
Visiting architecture professor speaks on uncommon designs
see page 5, “K-STATE”
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WEEKEND EVENTS Compiled by Conrad Kabus What: Ebony Theatre’s First Friday When: Friday from 6-7 p.m. Where: Purple Masque Theatre, West Stadium The K-State Ebony Theater will host a First Friday event in the Purple Masque lobby this Friday with their monthly arts-infused social gathering. First Friday is free and open to the public. What: UPC K-State Voice Live Event When: Friday at 7:30 p.m. Where: Ballroom, K-State Student Union Nine contestants are set to exhibit their vocal talents after weeks of practice with coaches and teammates. The Third Annual K-State Voice competition will include a special performance from Eric Lyn Copeland from NBC’s The Voice. This event is free and open to the public. What: Spring Dance ‘18 When: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Where: McCain Auditorium A showcase of dance styles including jazz, tap, modern, ballet and African dance will be on display at this year’s Spring Dance ‘18. K-State students are set to preform original pieces choreographed by faculty.
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Sam Rozell, then-junior in electrical engineering, operates his inertial electrostatic confinement fuser in front of the Engineering Club.
Wildcat baseball team to play OSU one day late due to weather
What: Little Apple Pride 2018 When: Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Where: Manhattan City Park Little Apple, Big Pride will be the theme for this year’s Manhattan Pride event, which includes an afternoon of drag performances, music and cultural events for the community. The parade and day events will take place at the Larry