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How K-State’s English Language Program bridges the gap for international students

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When he was a high school student in China, Yibo Liu, now a Kansas State graduate student in biology, was different from his peers in one key aspect: a heart condition. Not only did this condition keep him from attending many classes, but it also left him ill-prepared for China’s college entrance exam, the Gaokao — a test comparable to the ACT or SAT in the United States. Unlike the exams in the U.S., however, the Gaokao is only offered once per year, and students who miss it are out of luck. “If you mess it up, you can’t get into a good college, get a good job and have a good life,” Liu said. “That’s a lot of pressure.” When Liu took the Gaokao during his final year of high school, he said he did not do as well as he had hoped — and as an aspiring doctor, excellent grades were vital. Liu said he was left with two options: either postpone college and take the exam again the following year, or settle for a different degree. Liu decided to go to Henan University to study business, but after two years,

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Yibo Liu, graduate student in biology, enrolled in the intensive English classes offered by the English Language Program upon coming to K-State from China. Liu said the program is “like a bridge,” giving him time to get used to both the American teaching style and how to interact with other students. he came to the conclusion that he didn’t enjoy it. In China, Liu said, changing majors is so difficult that transferring to a university in the U.S. is often an easier option. After talking with his peers and seeing Manhattan listed online as one of the top five best places to live, he had his sights set on K-State. The only issue Liu said

he faced was that his English was not yet good enough to succeed in an American classroom. When an international student applies to K-State as an undergraduate, they are asked to take the English Proficiency Test upon arrival, and depending on the score, they may be placed in intensive English classes prior to enrolling in more traditional academic

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courses. “My English was not that good,” Liu said. “I was always thinking about what I should say before I said anything at all because I wanted to make sure I said correct grammar.” Tucked away on the second floor of Fairchild Hall, the English Language Program is specifically designed for international students who

do not have the English language skills to take a typical class at K-State, said Leena Chakrabarti, associate director of Academic Student Services. The program has five levels of intensive English courses — “intensive” meaning 18 hours of classes per week — that range from beginner to exit level. Chakrabarti said there are currently about 100 students enrolled in the program at K-State. Yixuan Sun, senior in advertising, has a story similar to that of Liu; she, too, was in her second year of college in China when she wanted to change her major. In May of 2016, one of Sun’s classmates told her she was going to transfer to K-State, and after feeling sad about the news, she said she made the crazy decision to go to K-State with her friend despite the application being due in less than a month. “I was more excited than nervous because everything was completely new to me — the people, the language, the culture, the environment — but I think the language barrier was a problem,” Sun said.

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Intramural sports are more than just a way to stay in shape

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Manhattan High athlete has sights set on Olympic javelin throw by Carolina Lewis “Fantastic, leads by example, travels the world to perfect his craft, one of the best in the country regardless of age, so young and mature" and "just a great kid on and off the track” are some of the words Manhattan High School's head track and field coach Kory Cool used to describe one of his javelin throwers: Sam Hankins. Hankins, a junior at MHS, is not only part of the track and field team — he is the number one high school javelin thrower in the entire country, and he has competed all over the world to make his mark. In 2018, Hankins traveled to Germany, where he competed among the best under-18 javelin throwers in the world and was able to win gold with a personal best throw of over 231 feet. Before Hankins traveled to Germany, he was also competing in the Bahamas, where he not only won the competition, but out-threw his competition by a factor of 50 feet. Javelin throwing is a unique event, and Hankins said he realized that after joining a local track and field club in his youth. Running was not an event he enjoyed, he said, so he wanted to stick to javelin. Luckily for Hankins, javelin seemed like the perfect fit for him; he began quickly racking up accolades, starting with his first national track and field meet when he was only 11 years old.

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USDA geneticist shares corn genetics research in Throckmorton JULIE FREIJAT

THE COLLEGIAN

The weather may have been colder than expected for a Thursday morning in April, but that didn't stop numerous agricultural students and professors from gathering in Throckmorton Hall to listen to Edward Buckler, plant research geneticist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture at Cornell University, give a lecture on some of the problems facing 21st century agriculture — and how he is trying to solve them. According to Buckler's website, Buckler Lab, one of the questions he and his team work to address is related to identifying harmful mutations in corn: how does genetic variation relate to phenotypic variation? A phenotype is a term referring to how a a set of genes — known as a genotype — is physically expressed. Essentially, Buckler works to see what genes cause certain traits to develop in fully grown crops and hopefully create more resilient produce from this knowledge. Buckler began by describing a few different methods used for plant breeding over time: pheno-

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Edward Buckler, plant research geneticist for the USDA at Cornell University and principal investigator at Buckler Lab, gives a lecture on his research in Throckmorton Hall on Thursday morning. typic selection, controlled trials, genomic selection and designed genomes. He called each of these breeding modes 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0, respectively. Buckler continued to speak about what his team was do-

ing and why they were doing it, presenting a variety of graphs and data to showcase results and trends they have found in their research. Buckler's group is also striving to increase crop productivity while remaining fiscally ef-

fective. Buckler Lab mainly focuses on corn, otherwise known as maize, in its research. According to their website, maize is the world's largest production crop and it has great potential for ge-

netic modification. As part of its focus on using genetics to combat challenges facing agriculture, Buckler Lab's research falls into three general areas, according to its website. The first is called germplasm diversity, which involves analyzing molecular and phenotypic variations. The second is analysis and bioinformatic tools, looking at ways of identifying and measuring functional variations in species. Lastly, they find useful genetic variation for a range of different traits. Buckler emphasized in his lecture that all of this information is helpful in determining how to create crops that can stand up to challenges like weather damage, insect populations and so on. "Essentially, if every gene produces the right level of expression [and] it's completely balanced, you get a nice rigorous plant," Buckler said. "If you've got expression going all over the board there, ... you end up with a lousy plant." Buckler went into detail on how his team is using both evolutionary data and machine learning in order to find harmful — or "deleterious" — genes. By identifying what and where these genes are on the

genome, Buckler said it will be easier to engineer healthier and more productive crops, and they are striving toward this goal at Buckler Lab. "The hypothesis that we'd really like to [pose] is that we could develop models that are based on the entire genome and based on the central dogma to help us identify deleterious mutations," Buckler said. The so-called central dogma of molecular biology is a way of describing the process by which genetic information flows into proteins, where DNA is transcribed to RNA and then translated to proteins. If mutation occurs in the DNA, the protein would subsequently be affected and could cause a variety of results. Buckler said he thinks evolution and machine learning work well together when it comes to the future of agriculture. "Evolution — its strength is this near infinite level of mutagenesis and the ability to let natural selection estimate the fitness effects in these various variants," Buckler said. "And machine learning is allowing us to scale to sizes [where] learning can be generalized."

Heatherman elected speaker of student senate over Kulkarni, Colburn BAILEY BRITTON THE COLLEGIAN

The Student Governing Association at Kansas State University met in the Wildcat Chamber at its usual time Thursday evening and elected Hannah Heatherman, junior in finance, as the speaker of the student senate for the new SGA term. The position of speaker pro tempore was elected immediately afterward.

SPEAKER OF THE STUDENT SENATE DEBATE

The candidates for speaker of the student senate were Vedant Kulkarni, sophomore in business administration, Lily Colburn, freshman in political science, and

Heatherman. Kulkarni spoke on engaging and empowering the student body. “Your voice is the most important,” Kulkarni said. “I would have the privilege of representing you to campus. University and state leaders should hear the voice of student senators. I am aware all of you have individual goals.” Kulkarni also emphasized that he will focus on creating diversity within SGA. “We still have issues that need to be addressed in SGA,” Kulkarni said. “As an international student, I see that we lack diverse voices in SGA. People in my community have told me that my chances are very slim, not because I am incapable, but because of factors outside of my control.”

Heatherman said she will “activate” student senate as speaker, be deliberate when selecting committee members and work to make sure governing documents reflect what is being done within the governing body. “Most of the work I have done this past year has been independent of a position, but it has made me realize that I want to become more involved,” Heatherman said. “It is rooted in these experiences I have had as a senator. I personally have derived so much value as a member of SGA. I have also seen that there are problems we need to address. I believe I am the best person to lead us into that reality.” Finally, Colburn’s platforms focused on keeping SGA members connected and up-to-date.

Colburn said she plans to create a Canvas page to further engage the student senate and keep senators up to date. In addition, she wants to have regular discussions among SGA members, have facilitator training sessions, include caucus leaders in executive meetings and create a joint committee on elections. “Facilitator training is important to make sure they have the tools to efficiently run a meeting,” Colburn said. “After this past term, we need a joint committee on elections; not one person or branch has an answer to these problems.” Colburn emphasized her dedication to student senate and her passion for change. When asked how she deals with conflict, Colburn said she enjoys getting to

know different perspectives so she can know why people believe the way they do. “You should have a speaker who will be there for you,” Colburn said. “I want to keep my door open for you metaphorically and physically so anyone can come speak to me about their passions and goals.” After speeches were given by the candidates, the student senate was able to debate on each candidate. Vedant received no debate while Heatherman and Colburn were each debated five times. Sarah Niederee, senior in agricultural economics, favorably compared Heatherman to a worm. “Worms break down food and provide nutrients for plants so they can grow,” Niederee said,

“secretly working behind the scenes to make things work without thanks.” Shelby Carpenter, senior in elementary education, also supported Heatherman and said she has “intentional dedication.” Tel Wittmer, sophomore in education, Andrew Booze, freshman in computer science, and Madison Brown, junior in finance, also debated in favor of Heatherman. Colburn received support from people who said they have known her well, whether for many years or only through the last term.

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Author of ‘The Hate U Give’ speaks to massive crowd in McCain KATHLEEN ANDREWS THE COLLEGIAN

“It’s a powerful moment when someone acknowledges you,” Angie Thomas, author of “The Hate U Give,” said as she acknowledged the large crowd gathered in McCain Auditorium on Thursday. “The Hate U Give” was the 2018 Kansas State Book Network common read, and the book’s film adaptation has also been shown at campus events. The book was on The New York Times’ best-seller list for 50 weeks after it was published in February 2017. Thomas addressed the audience about “finding activism and turning the political into the personal.” Originally from Mississippi, Thomas began her lecture by thanking the audience for their warm welcome. “It was snowing when I left my hotel, and I am a southerner,” Thomas said. Thomas connected her talk

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When it came to conversational English, Sun said she felt comfortable, but the idea of taking classes only in English was stressful and intimidating. However, Sun said the English Language Program helped her adjust. “I think it was a good transition after I just got here and not being familiar with anyone,” Sun said. “You feel a little bit intimidated about the language and the people because you don’t know how to interact, but I think the ELP really prepared us for both the language and the culture.” A large part of the English Language Program consists of teaching students how to listen, speak, read and write English in order to succeed at an American university. Having time to get acquainted with the American teaching style is one thing Liu said he was

to Mississippi’s history. She said when she was six, she found a picture of Emmett Till’s beaten face in Jet Magazine. “I thought it was a prop from a horror film,” Thomas said. Her mother turned the page and showed Thomas a picture of Till laughing. Thomas said she realized he could have been any boy she knew. While discussing activism, Thomas explained that Rosa Parks’ activism was inspired by Till’s death. “She made something personal out of something political and changed the politics of this country,” Thomas said. Hip-hop was Thomas’ first introduction to art as a form of activism, noting that she saw herself in the stories told by hip-hop artists. When Thomas was in middle school, she was introduced to the hip-hop artist Tupac Shakur when she saw a clip of him storming out of a court-

room. Thomas said Tupac was one of the first artists who really spoke to her through art. “He scared me, but he was cute, so I was in love,” Thomas said. Much like the main character in her novel, Thomas went to a private, mostly white high school. She said attending

thankful for in the program. He said many professors at K-State have accents, speak fast or use slang, all of which were language challenges he had to overcome. “I think the English Language Program is like a bridge,” Liu said. “You have time to get used to the American teaching style and how to [converse with] people.” Chakrabarti said the program’s staff also checks students’ attendance and whether or not they’re doing their homework. Professors in the program introduced Liu to American study tools like Quizlet and other websites and apps he said he hadn’t heard of before. The English Language Program recently transitioned into a complete performance-based method of moving students up within the program. The final exams at the end of the classes are the deciding factor when it comes to whether a student moves on to the next level or not, and if the student does not move up, they are enrolled in a two-hour academic coaching class to bet-

ter help them get adjusted to the American academic system. Additionally, the advisers within the program are trained to specifically advise international students according to what their needs are. Chakrabarti said if any of the instructors notice a student that appears overwhelmed, detached from class or lagging in attendance, the case is immediately picked up by an adviser to ensure the student is well taken care of. “They understood that, being an international student, there are a lot of things you might need help with, and they’re really willing to help us in those different ways,” Sun said. On top of learning English, Liu said the English Language Program introduces students to different cultural topics, such as how to address professors and the importance of gaining permission prior to recording the audio of lectures. While the program gives students the support they need to succeed at the university, Chakrabarti said integration remains one of the students’ biggest hurdles due

the school made her realize that she had to change who she was. While Thomas was in college, Oscar Grant, a black man, was shot by police officers in Oakland, California. Members of Thomas’ community called Grant one of their own, while some of her white classmates considered that perhaps

he deserved it. “I wanted to burn the school down,” Thomas said. Instead, Thomas started to write. “I wrote a story about a boy named Khalil and a girl named Starr,” Thomas said. “There’s power in making it personal. The key is to use that power for good, like Rosa Parks did.” Much like Tupac, Thomas

said her art has become her activism. Thomas said she thinks books are one of the greatest ways to learn empathy because they provide readers the opportunity to spend the duration of the book walking in someone else’s shoes.

HANKINS

With the support Hankins receives from teammates, coaches and family, he said he sets lofty goals for both himself and his team. “Team goals, we want to get all four of our javelin throwers in the top eight at state this year," Hankins said. "Personal goal, I want to win state again as a junior and win nationals this year for the club.” Although these goals are what Hankins is focusing on for now, it is by no means what his long term goals are. Hankins said he is focusing on becoming a Division I student athlete in college, and maybe even an Olympian for the U.S. “He wants to take it as far as he can, which will be the Olympics someday,” Cool said.

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As the author of the renowned novel “The Hate U Give” Angie Thomas visited Kansas State University and spoke about her thoughts on the relationship between art and activism in McCain Auditorium on Thursday evening.

to both American and international students’ hesitancy to interact with one another. “I think for many of our [American] undergraduate students, going up and talking to an international person is not something they feel comfortable doing because, as human beings, I think we like to be with people who have the same culture and look like us,” Chakrabarti said. On the other hand, Chakrabarti said she thinks the international students in the English Language Program do not feel confident enough in their English to talk to other people in their classes, but those who are the most successful take a leap of faith by trying to start conversations. Chakrabarti said integration is an issue that goes both ways. “You didn’t come thousands of miles away to talk in your language,” Chakrabarti said. “You could’ve done that in your own country, but my advice to undergraduate American students is take a chance because your world just expands when you learn more about different cultures.”

Hankins credits his success not only to hard work, but also to support from his teammates. “We got the best javelin group in the state right now, so we’re doing really good," Hankins said. "They’re all supportive and there for me. We bring each other up. It’s amazing.” Another MHS javelin thrower, junior Grant Terril, also credits teamwork in the achievements they have worked for together. “We always have so much fun together, regardless of how we throw,” Terril said.

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Minute in My Shoes: Why this student prefers taking off her shoes EMMA WITTER

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"I've always hated wearing shoes," Ashlyn Griffin, sophomore in secondary education, said. Though the "no shoes, no shirt, no service" mindset is in effect in certain places like Kansas State University classrooms, Griffin said she likes to spend as much of her time barefoot as possible. "A big reason I go barefoot is because of an anthropology class I took freshman year," Griffin said. "We talked about how people used to walk, and run and live their lives without shoes on, so I figured, 'Why should I have to wear shoes all the time?' "They're restrictive and uncomfortable," she said. "I feel much more free and grounded without them." Toward the end of the semester, Griffin said she's found

herself overwhelmed with classwork and other obligations. "Right now, I'm feeling a little frazzled because when you're a student, your brain is in a million different places," she said. "You have stuff at home to worry about, you have stuff that's going on right now, you have your academic stuff and you have your friends and making sure they're doing okay. It's hard to make sure that you're doing okay sometimes." Griffin said her relief from stress comes from everyday things. "I've been able to enjoy little moments of walking to class and spending time in my own thoughts," Griffin said. "Those tiny moments where you get to take time for yourself during a busy schedule are so important." Pursuing her spirituality and spending time with her Christian community is another way Griffin said she takes care of herself.

"I've also always been into taking care of my physical health," Griffin said. While she was an avid jazzercise-goer in high school to help with stress relief, Griffin said she now fills that void with yoga. "First of all, you get to be barefooted, so that's great," Griffin said. "But you also get to take time before and after your practice to meditate on whatever's going on in your mind which has been a huge help for me." For Griffin, going without shoes as often as she can is a way of feeling more present and in tune with herself and her surroundings. With the weather warming up recently, she said being outside in her bare feet is one of her favorite ways to spend some free time. Griffin said taking just a moment to recenter and decompress can make all the difference, even if you choose to de-stress with your shoes on.

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Beer Goggles Superstore remodeling due to new Kansas liquor laws RACHEL HOGAN THE COLLEGIAN

“SPRING HAS SPRUNG. DRINK BEER.” It’s a bold proclamation, but the marquee above Beer Goggles Superstore certainly seems to demonstrate the liquor store’s unique spirit. Inside Beer Goggles, the shelves are lined with various types of vodka, whiskey, tequila, beer, wine, rum and spirits, ranging from popular stuff to truly niche specialties. Since the store’s opening in late 2008, co-owner Nick Acheson said the selection has only grown larger. “There’s a lot more small groups of products — your local products

that weren’t here [before],” Acheson said. “You know, your micro-breweries and your specialty distilleries and stuff that weren’t around when we started.” Acheson said shoppers can also expect a remodeling project soon to celebrate the April 1 change in state liquor law that allows grocery and convenience stores to sell fullstrength beer. “Everybody should be looking forward to seeing the remodel that happens with that, that’s coming up soon,” Acheson said. Additionally, with the weather warming up, Beer Goggles customers can find their favorite summer drinks appearing on the shelves soon.

“All your Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandies are in,” Acheson said. “Our summer beers are coming out. Natural Lite brought back their Naturdays last month. ... We continue to bring in other items as they’re available.”

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On Thursday, Beer Goggles announced on its Facebook page that three new products are available in-store: Endo Water sparkling hemp water, Avery Bug Zapper sour ale and Roadie Grapefruit Radler, which is a limited release. Other recent additions include Bang energy drinks and Walnut River orange India pale ale from El Dorado, Kansas. Frequent additions to the already wide se-

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Intramural sports: More than just an opportunity to stay active NATHAN ENSERRO THE COLLEGIAN

If you’re trying to prepare that summer body before the end of the semester or just want to get active, there are plenty of opportunities for Kansas State students and faculty to play sports in an organized competitive league through the intramural sports programs at the Recreation Complex. The Rec offers the traditional sports that one would think of as league sports, like flag football, slow-pitch softball, baseball and soccer. They also offer non-traditional sports and activities like NBA 2K video game tournaments, sand volleyball, inner tube water polo and even H.O.R.S.E. Sports are divided into different divisions based on living groups and the gender of the competitors. Most sports have fraternity, sorority, residence hall, co-recreational and independent intramural sports, and there is even a golf

league for faculty and staff. Team sports have a regular schedule where teams play at a certain time on a certain night every week, depending

on the league. At the end of the regular season, team sports have a tournament to decide league winners, with the prize being

intramural champion T-shirts and hefty bragging rights. As for individual sports, most have a one-time single elimination tournament, as

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A member of the Alpha Xi Delta volleyball team jumps up to launch the ball over the net during an intramural volleyball game at the rec on Nov. 6, 2018.

long as there are at least two people in the activity. The winner of the tournament gets a T-shirt. There are also two activities that are played in a single meet — swimming and wrestling, where a champion is given in each category of competition. Intramural sports are officiated by student referees and umpires are employed by the Department of Recreational Services. The Rec holds training clinics to make sure officials know the rules of the game and get the basic mechanics of officiating a given sport. All students and faculty are eligible to compete in intramural athletics, and non-student spouses can play as long as they are on the same co-rec team as their student spouse. Players can be in

as many sports as they like, but they can only compete on one team in each division of any sport. To play a team sport, a player needs to find a team. If that player cannot put one together with their friends, they can still sign up and find a team through the website IMLeagues. The team captain has to sign up and pay the entrance fee, then invite their players through the website. For individual sports, a player still signs up on IMLeagues, but they then use the site to self-schedule their own games with the opponent assigned to them by the intramural department. If you are wanting to play a new sport, meet some new people or reconnect with a sport you used to play in high school, K-State intramurals likely have an option for you.

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Understanding baseball: A crash course guide to enjoying America's favorite pastime CODY FRIESEN

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They say baseball is an all-American sport, but a lot of Americans don’t care for it, if they even know how to play it at all. If you’re someone who doesn’t know the “innings and outs” of baseball yet, this guide is for you. For starters, the absolute basics. The core of baseball is a competition between two teams made up of nine players each. The objective is to take turns playing offense and defense for up to nine innings, with the team that scores the most runs declared the winner. The offense scores by hitting a ball thrown by the oppos-

ing team with a bat and getting players to run past four plates in a square formation while the ball is in the air. Meanwhile, the defense simply tries to stop the offense by catching baseballs and tagging players on the run. Each player has a chance to bat, but in some leagues, there is a designated hitter that bats in place of a team’s designated pitcher. Baseball is played in many different styles and variants: standard baseball, softball and even wiffle ball all have their fans. The differences usually come from the size of the ball and how it is pitched to the batter. There is a lot of equipment involved with the sport, from bats, balls and gloves to cleats

and baseball caps, which makes getting a game together rather difficult. Still, if you can get a game together, you’ll likely be playing many roles on a team. Here is what each position should be focused on in a match. The primary goal of a batter is to hit the ball as far as they can without it being caught or thrown to a base. The most effective hits are home runs, letting a batter travel through all the bases to score a run. If you can’t manage that, the batter can also try to run to first, second or third base so their next teammate can hit them home. On defense, the pitcher wants to collect three outs in each inning and keep batters off the bases. To get an out, pitch-

ers can either strike a batter out, preventing them from hitting the ball three times, or get a batter to hit a less-than-ideal ball and hope a teammate can catch it or tag the runner at a base. The Recreation Complex at Kansas State University offers intramural softball leagues for players who want to get a taste of what it’s like to play baseball, and the K-State baseball team is in the middle of its season if you want to catch a game to watch. Many people have memories of playing catch with their family, or summer nights playing baseball. If you are looking for an activity on a warm summer’s day, but don’t feel like exerting a ton of energy, head to the ballpark and catch some sun — and maybe a foul ball.

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Interviewing Marcus Kidd: Graduate student senator, mentor, adviser SIERRA STAATZ

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In the Student Governing Association, undergraduate members are inducted proportional to the student populations of each college at Kansas State University. However, graduate student senators are responsible for representing graduate students from all colleges, not just their own. With this in mind, Marcus Kidd, senator and graduate student in counseling and student development, clearly has a lot on his plate. Kidd’s experience in SGA goes back to his time as an undergraduate at K-State. Kidd said his fraternity’s involvement in student engagement also spurred his interest in student senate.

“I’m a big ‘try it’ person — because why not?” Kidd said. “I’ve always been one interested in community engagement.” Kidd took time off from SGA at the beginning of his graduate school career, but he is now involved in the organization once again, being both the college caucus leader of the graduate school and a member of multiple committees. “I decided to get back into the ring,” Kidd said. “[Joining senate] would make the most sense. The role that I had seen in myself that I wanted to pursue was the higher-level reflective thinking.” From there, Kidd has been an adviser and mentor for undergraduates beginning their journey into student senate. He said he enjoys having the experience and capacity to el-

evate the position of a senator. While it is not expected for graduate students to be in committees, Kidd said he is elevating that expectation. He is involved in the Privilege Fee Committee as well as the Classroom Planning Committee and Student Senate Tuition Enhancement Committee. Kidd said he hopes to continue improving student senate internally, including improving the diversity of opinions in the organization. “I think there’s a lot that could be done,” Kidd said. “I understand representation can be hard to facilitate, but I think we can be more intentional to work toward that.” In the future, Kidd said he wants to see more general student involvement with student senate to get more people to file for positions.

“Outwardly, we as students don’t realize our power,” Kidd said. “There’s a large opportunity for the student body to implement change on campus. I think there’s more items on the student agenda that can hopefully be impactful to all students.” Not only does Kidd encourage engagement for students within SGA, but he said he has hope students will find an outlet for their passion anywhere on campus. “As I think about the old saying, ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’ ... I think each student has the capacity and passion — not even

relating to senate — they wish they could change,” Kidd said. Kidd said his care for students runs deep, as he is currently getting his doctoral degree in counseling and student development. “I want to go into higher education administration,” Kidd said. “I feel like college is a very important part of a student’s life. There needs to be staff and mentors for students.” When deciding to go to graduate school, Kidd said he knew education was a key element in pursuing his goals in administering higher education.

“As I see what role I could have, I think about the educational component that goes with it,” Kidd said. “You don’t want to go to a doctor with outdated knowledge of medicine because our health is important to us. Likewise, it’s important to see that in all realms. Whatever I’m doing, I can maximize the knowledge I could learn about the particular process through being able to express different theoretical frameworks.” With all the things Kidd is involved in, all these organizations have the same goal: bettering the lives of students on campus.

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Graduate student Cassandra Beattie crowned Miss K-State 2019 JACKSON WILLIS THE COLLEGIAN

McCain Auditorium was filled with laughter and screams of excitement on Tuesday night for the 7th Annual Miss K-State Competition. Miss K-State 2018 Charlsie Fowler, 2018 K-State graduate, handed her position over to Cassandra Beattie, graduate student in kinesiology, who was crowned Miss K-State 2019. Beattie represented the 1863 Barbell Club, an organization she started just last semester. Though Beattie took the crown, other award winners included: Team Sprit Award: Katie Hutson, freshman in psychology. Fan Favorite Award: Lilly Hall, sophomore in philosophy. Social Media Award: Maddie Frankhauser, freshman in nutritional sciences. Miss Congeniality: Mardi Tras-

kowsky, senior in milling science and management and agricultural economics. The Miss K-State Competition, hosted by Delta Upsilon in collaboration with the Women of K-State, focused on showcasing the “pride, personal ambitions, talents, and intelligence” of K-State women according to the Miss K-State website. “The Miss K-State Competition is all about uniting us as a Wildcat family, no matter which organization that we're a part of,” said Gabe Serano, senior in computer science, and vice president of philanthropy for Delta Upsilon. The 20 participants, representing a variety of organizations, competed in four themed rounds: wildcat pride, talent, career and question, before the final walk and awards ceremony. “It was a fun event that really showcased some of the talent we have here at K-State,” Kali Poe-

nitske, freshman in pre-professional elementary education said. “It was a really positive environment full of K-State pride." During the short intermission between the talent and career rounds, the audience was treated to a performance from the Swingin’ Spurs country dance team and a question and answer with the judges. “I always want the students to be empathetic, compassionate, and open to meeting new people,” said Debra Bolton, director of intercultural learning and academic success and Miss K-State judge. “I am really glad to be part of this competition and I look forward to seeing more of the students on campus exercising their talents and reaching out to others."

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OPINION: Manhattan’s top 5 outdoor dining spots for spring EMMA SNYDER

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It’s springtime in Manhattan. The weather is getting warmer, the sun is coming out and the flowers are finally blossoming again. With the change of season, restaurants have reopened their patios for customers to indulge in good eats and great weather. If you’re looking for some outdoor dining spots for when it’s sunny and 75 degrees in Manhattan, look no further.

BLUESTEM BISTRO

If you’re looking for a chill place to lounge around and study or meet up with friends, Bluestem Bistro in Aggieville is the place for you. The local bistro is known for its exceptional coffee and made-from-scratch pastries, and it is one of the more popular local restaurants among college students in Manhattan. Now that the weather is warmer, you can order an iced coffee or a glass of wine to enjoy while chatting with friends on the patio as the sun sets. The cafe’s relaxed and cozy atmosphere is only enhanced with the presence of warm weather, so be sure to stop by if you’re looking for a spot to dine outdoors.

TACO LUCHA AND GORDO’S RESTAURANTE MEXICANO

If you’re in the mood for Mexican food or margaritas, let’s “taco” ‘bout Taco Lucha and Gordo’s Restaurante Mexicano. Both restaurants are located in Aggieville and specialize in Mexican cuisine. Taco Lucha is probably the more popular of the two, and it is known for chipotle raspberry and black bean dip (which sounds questionable, but is actually fantastic). It

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Bluestem Bistro has a popular outdoor dining area, with tables as well as a couch with colorful cushions. As the weather gets warmer, more and more people will likely be looking for outdoor dining areas. has varying weekly specials, too. Taco Lucha has a colorful patio, which is the perfect place to relax in Manhattan’s spring weather and enjoy a house margarita if you’re of age. Taco Lucha’s wait can be 30 minutes or more when they’re super busy, especially on weekends, so just keep that in mind. Gordo’s Restaurante Mexicano is more of an honorable mention because of their rooftop patio — an ideal spot to bask in the sun and chat with friends. The patio is also pretty Instagram-worthy if you’re looking for a place to take a few golden hour snapshots.

TALLGRASS TAPHOUSE

Known for its variety of local and specialty craft beers on tap, Tallgrass Taphouse is a super popular restaurant in Manhattan. Located downtown, the pub offers plenty of indoor seating, but the rooftop deck offers a stunning view overlooking the downtown district. The atmosphere of the Taphouse differs from any other restaurant in Manhattan, and with the variety of food and drink options on

the menu, you’re bound to find something you enjoy.

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If you’re in the mood for a big burger and fries, add Ana’s Burger Shack to your list of places to try. Formerly named Big D’s Burger Shack and located off Tuttle Creek Boulevard, the small joint specializes in big, greasy burgers. The name “Burger Shack” is definitely fitting for the atmosphere: there are a couple of places to sit inside and only a few more located outside, but don’t let the size of the restaurant fool you. The serving sizes are huge, and while the prices can be a bit steep, it’s without a doubt worth it if you’re in the mood for some quality comfort food. Ana’s Burger Shack seems to be a lesser known dining spot, but it definitely doesn’t disappoint, and the outdoor tables make it the perfect spring and summer joint. Emma Snyder is a junior in mass communications. 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.