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Countywide mask mandate to end Sunday, Manhattan mandate still in effect

Dr. Goerl discusses masking, vaccine requirements for fall semester

‘Voices of the Generations’ program shares story of Holocaust survivor

Despite pressure of being a top draft prospect, Jordan Wicks mindset remains the same

Kansas could potentially change concealed carry laws — what would that look like for K-State? EDEN BROCKMAN staff writer

As a public university, Kansas State must adhere to state guidelines. The university allows those who are 21 and older to carry concealed weapons on campus. Guidelines for students who want to carry concealed weapons are located on K-State’s weapons policy website. If House Bill 2058 passes the Kansas legislature, people aged 18 to 20 would be able to carry concealed weapons with a provisional license. Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed the bill last week. To overturn the veto, the legislature will need two to three votes from those who previously voted against the bill. That ensures the bill will pass in both chambers, subsequently becoming law without the governor’s signature. Cindy Bontrager, vice president for university operations and chief operating officer, said this proposed change would affect K-State’s current policy. Not much would change except for the age difference, Bontrager said. “We suspect that most of the guidelines and procedures for concealed carry will continue,” Bontrager said. “This statutory change will not affect that. The biggest change is who is allowed to get a provi-

sional license which the statute has created.” Kansans over 21 years old can carry a concealed weapon without a provisional license. However, if the new bill passes, people between the ages of 18 and 21 must attain a provisional license in order to lawfully carry a concealed firearm. In 2017, Kansas passed the constitutional carry law that allows people 21 and over to carry a firearm without a license. The change permitted students over 21 to conceal carry on K-State’s campus. K-State police support services lieutenant Bradli Millington said the university has not had many issues since Kansas passed the constitutional carry law in 2017. There has only been one policy violation in these five years. Bontrager said she thinks students will continue to take concealed carrying seriously, considering they have in the past. “I have been on this campus for quite a long time and in my experience with our students is that they are responsible,” Bontrager said. “This is a privilege — just like driving a vehicle — that our legislature is providing to citizens of Kansas. I expect that our students will take this seriously and they will be responsible and be held accountable for their actions.” However, not everyone

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agrees students will take this seriously and be responsible with a handgun. John Lynch, president of the K-State Young Democrats and junior in history, said this bill could lead to unsafe practices and fear. While there has only been one policy violation, Lynch said he knows students who have been threatened by firearms on K-State’s campus. He said a former student got into a heated discussion in class about politics.

“Afterward, the person he was arguing with mentioned that they had a firearm on them as they were leaving the class,” Lynch said. He said he’s also concerned about how this policy implementation might affect people who already do not feel safe on K-State’s campus, including historically underrepresented groups such as women and people of color. Joshua Willis, secretary of the K-State College Republicans and junior in political sci-

ence, thinks differently. He said if someone feels threatened, having a gun is a great equalizer. Willis also said carrying a gun is a big responsibility and requires training. “If you buy a car, you want to make sure you are comfortable with it,” Willis said. “If the mirrors are not good or if you can not see out of it very well, you probably are not going to buy that car. It is kind of the same thing with a firearm. Make sure you are comfortable with that

gun, that you know everything about how it works and that you can be safe with that gun.” Beyond just understanding how to handle a firearm properly, Bontrager recommended students understand what they need to do to receive the provisional license. She also recommended students understand the statutory requirements of the university’s policy. Additionally, Nicholas Lander, associate director for student living, said communication is important for students choosing to live in the residence halls and carry a concealed weapon. “If you are going to be living with another person, communicate with them so they are aware if you so choose,” Lander said. “It is not something we require, but it is something that we encourage.” When more information becomes available on how this policy could affect K-State’s campus, Bontrager said to expect a Twitter and K-State Today update. “We will meet in the first part of May and I expect that there will be communication from campus,” Bontrager said. “We will use Twitter and K-State Today, so expect us to use those communication channels to make sure our students, faculty and staff are aware of those statutory changes.”

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Freshmen share experiences, difficulties connecting, learning in pandemic-style college LANDON REINHART staff writer

Kansas State freshmen got a taste of a different college experience this year. Some students attended their first year of higher education during a pandemic and were unable to expose themselves to a typical in-person experience. Freshman in kinesiology Adora Lewis lives in Wefald Hall and said she still hasn’t found what she was looking for when she first wanted to come to K-State. “Before [COVID-19] started I just expected there to be a bunch of people everywhere because it’s a big school,” Lewis said. “That’s kind of why I came here. ... I went to a private school, my graduating class had 28 people in it. I was looking forward to a big change, and there’s just not a lot of people anywhere because everyone

is in their room.” Lewis said the pandemic has taken away the “community part” of the dorms. “My floor doesn’t really do much because we can’t have a bunch of people in the same room, and everyone has to wear masks so it’s kind of uncomfortable and kind of hard to get to know people, and I guess down [in Kramer Dining Center] it’s been different than I expected because no one is down there.” Brisa Silvestre-Castillo, freshman in architectural engineering, said the pandemic has been hard on her schoolwork. “It kind of has been really rough on my math and science classes because a lot of those have questions I wish I could ask my teacher, but I can’t,” Silvestre-Castillo said. “I have one teacher who only records lectures on the weekends and he wants you to watch lectures on the weekends. On the week-

ends … no one has any time.” Lucy Fischer, freshman in animal sciences and industry, said it’s taken a lot of effort to get experience in her field. Fischer said she appreciates teachers who adapted to new rules and credits her job at Timber Creek Veterinary Hospital for giving her a chance to learn more. “A lot of the [animal labs] have been over Zoom meetings, so we’ve seen someone do the work, but it isn’t quite as hands-on as we’d like it to be,” Fischer said. “I also think in some of the labs ... teachers have made a huge effort to allow us to have direct interactions with animals, and I think different things like clubs and outside activities, like a job, help you get handson experience that isn’t as impacted by [COVID-19].” Jonathon Oury, freshman in personal finance living in Wefald Hall, said he also no-

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A common sight in the Goodnow community: an empty lobby. ticed a lack of community in the dorms and said counteractive rules are the signs of a “split campus.” “So now I’m in this middle ground where I’m trying to keep people safe, but I’m also trying to have a college experience, but I’m looked down

on for having that college experience from a lot of people,” Oury said. “I thought college was going to be a lot more community, and community kind of got destroyed this year. In the Wefald dorms themselves, a lot of community is crushed because they didn’t

want people from outside dorms coming in. We had a lot of strict RA rules, so it was a problem for meeting new people, especially since I’m an out-of-stater.” see page

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Sophomore pitcher Jordan Wicks pitches the ball in K-State’s season opening win against Western Michigan on Feb. 26 at Tointon Family Stadium. Wicks pitched six innings and recorded 10 strikeouts in that game.

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Countywide mask mandate to end Sunday, Manhattan mandate still in effect BAILEY BRITTON editor-in-chief

On Thursday, April 29, the Riley County Commissioners voted to repeal the countywide mask mandate. The mandate will expire at 11:59 p.m. on May 2. Masks are still required within the Manhattan city limits, including on Kansas State’s campus. Originally, the county mandate was set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on May 16. Commissioners cited low positivity rates and a push from people living

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Oury, a Wisconsin native, said he has seen what different universities did regarding COVID-19 restrictions and said he wishes K-State would take those techniques to maximize success on campus during the pandemic. “Our campus didn’t require [mandated COVID-19 testing], which I’m sure saved money, but it also took away from a lot of col-

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outside of Manhattan for the repeal. “Individuals are still encouraged to wear masks when in large groups or indoors with those who are not fully vaccinated. However, it is no longer mandatory,” local health office Julie Gibbs said in a press release. Commissioner Greg McKinley said he received calls from people both for and against keeping the mandate, and a majority of those in favor of keeping the mandate live in the city limits of Manhattan. Commissioner Kathryn Focke

voted against the repeal. The commissioners received a letter on the behalf of Kansas State in support of keeping the mandate. As of the April 28 Riley County Health Department update, the positivity rate in Riley County was 1.7 percent. Only one case of COVID-19 is outside of the Manhattan city limits. There are 42 active cases in the county. The Manhattan citywide mask mandate is set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on May 16.

lege,” Oury said. “In Wisconsin, you have three tests a week, required, spit tests, just to walk on to campus. Here, you can choose. I have no problem with that, but it created a problem within itself, which was a bigger problem than anything I could have thought of.” Silvestre-Castillo, a resident of Boyd Hall, said COVID-19 has only made it more difficult to meet people in the dorms. She comes from a culture that signifies family. “My [Mexican] culture is like a very tight-knit community within our family members,” she said.

“[Without COVID-19], I would have been able to meet people within my culture and I guess it would have felt more united and not so solitude here.” Some freshmen are excited to see what “normal” college life looks like next fall. “[I am looking forward to] seeing everybody on campus, and seeing full classrooms,” Carter Brown, freshman in landscape architecture, said. “It’s going to be fun.”

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Students raise concerns about campus safety, walking on campus at night LINA SATTARIN staff writer

Coming home from classes or work late at night poses fears for some Kansas State students walking in the dark. Grace Mernagh, freshman in architecture, spends a lot of time on campus late at night because of her time-consuming major. While she doesn’t necessarily feel unsafe on campus, she does feel paranoid while walking home alone at night from the architecture building. “I do believe that having more lights on campus would make me less paranoid,” Mernagh said. Some students, such as sophomore in education Ryleigh Diskin, choose to call family members to distract themselves on their walk home. “Freshman year, I walked home alone late at night on campus four times a week to get back to my dorm,” Diskin said. “I knew that I was safe, but I still called my mom every time I was walking alone because it was very dark and I did not like how dark it was.” With COVID-19 restrictions lifting and buildings staying open later, some for 24 hours, some people believe the university needs to reanalyze its need for more lights. “Freshman year was already stressful, but having to deal with late nights walking home in the dark just added on more stress,” Mernagh said. “The issue of needing more lights on campus really affected students living in the dorms, and most of the time that means freshman. Andy Thompson, senior associate dean and director of student life, said Rave Guardian — an app run by the K-State Police Department to promote student safety — has an

easy layout that allows users to find what they need quickly. The app has numerous features, such as a chat feature that allows users to chat directly with a K-State dispatcher, a safe walk feature where users can pick family and friends to share their location with and a call K-State Police feature that allows users to place a call directly to an officer and have it pinpoint their location to the dispatcher when they make the call. “Safety is everyone’s job,” Thompson said. “When you’re walking on campus, whether it’s walking in pairs, using this app, being aware of your surrounding or not being afraid to report something that may be suspicious, these are all things that go into helping keep our K-State community safe on campus.” Students can send in work orders through K-State facilities when they see anything from a burnt out light bulb or a spot that is noticeably less bright than other spots. K-State facilities will then address the concern and fix the issue. Students who send in the order will get updates through their university accounts to make sure it is fixed. The Wildcat Walk program is another option for students, as well as the emergency blue safety lights in place around campus.

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City Nature Challenge encourages safe outdoor plant, animal observation

Dr. Goerl discusses masking, vaccine requirements for fall semester

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Ready, set, observe! The fifth annual City Nature Challenge will expand to more than 400 cities across six continents. Kicking off April 30 at midnight in each time zone, the challenge runs through May 3 at 11:59 p.m. This is the third year Manhattan will participate in the challenge. The Kansas State student chapter of The Wildlife Society, in collaboration with Sunset Zoo and the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education, helped bring the City Nature Challenge to Riley, Clay, Geary and Pottawatomie Counties. The goal is to observe and submit pictures of wild plants, animals and fungi using the free mobile app iNaturalist,

Ryan Donnelly, organizer and junior in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology, said. For both budding and veteran citizen scientists, participating only takes four steps: • Download the iNaturalist app or visit www.inaturalist.org • Observe wildlife April 30 to May 3 within the borders of Riley, Geary, Clay or Pottawatomie Counties • Upload sightings to iNaturalist • Watch as your observations are identified Wildlife is any wild plant, animal, fungi, slime, mold or any other evidence of life — scat, fur, tracks, shells, carcasses. “It’s a great way to get outside and learn about nature,” Donnelly said. “iNaturalist hosts a broad network of both amateurs and experts who can identify the organisms

you find. ... I’ve done the City Nature Challenge four times. The first time I did it was in Los Angeles where I grew up. I did a mini-bio blitz hike. ... I enjoyed it so much that I decided I wanted to start it here in Manhattan. ... I’ve done it since my freshman year here.” In 2019, the area had 29 observers and around 200 species documented with 350 observations, Donnelly said. The next year, it bumped up to 43 people observing, about 300 species and about 450 observations. Donnelly said his hope for this year is to have at least 75 participants and 1,000 observations. “People ask me a lot of the times why I do this, and I don’t really have an answer,” Donnelly said. “I’m not required to do this at all or anything like that, it’s just I enjoy it so much that I want other people to kind of

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Ryan Donnelly, main organizer and junior in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology, uses the iNaturalist app to observe and identify the Amur honeysuckle plant.

share the experience.” Donnelly will explore Fancy Creek State Park, Konza Prairie, Pillsbury Crossing and other natural areas. “Maybe even some neighborhoods, too, because there’s a ... surprising amount of biodiversity in people’s lawns,” Donnelly said. Melissa Kirkwood, marketing and development officer for Sunset Zoo, said she is excited and thankful to participate in the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge. “This is the third year we have helped with [the] challenge,” Kirkwood said. “Participating in a citizen science bio blitz is a fun way to safely observe nature, enjoy quality family time and contribute to real scientific research pertaining to the wildlife in your backyard, local parks, trails, neighborhood and community.” Later this year, Sunset Zoo’s accrediting organization, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, is challenging all zoos to help their communities learn about iNaturalist. “We know people want to feel safe exploring, and this is a way that families and individuals can learn and log data on their app for the greater good,” Kirkwood said. As part of ongoing efforts to celebrate Party for the Planet and World Oceans Day, AZA and Sunset Zoo will collaborate on ways for people to connect with nature. “We will be open during the challenge dates for [participants] to come observe,” Kirkwood said. “Come capture all you can at Sunset Zoo. Those who also come to capture data — if you show your iNaturalist app to the gift shop — we will have a special surprise for you.” More information on both the Manhattan City Nature Challenge and about upcoming events at the zoo is on the Sunset Zoo Facebook page.

KAYLIE MCLAUGHLIN Although restriction phaseout is expected to begin in August, it remains uncertain what exactly will be required for disease mitigation on campus in the fall semester. During an Instagram Live Q&A session on Monday, April 26, Dr. Kyle Goerl, medical director at Lafene Health Center, offered a few clarifications on what the future may hold.

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS

Other schools, some of them private schools, have announced they will require vaccines for students who live on campus or any local student, but Goerl said Kansas State is not currently considering a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for the fall 2021 semester. “That is not a part of our plan,” Goerl said. “At this point in time, that’s not a part of K-State’s response.” That being said, K-State will still offer vaccine opportunities and ask students to get vaccinated. “We are strongly encouraging you to get the vaccine,” Goerl said. “It certainly benefits campus health as well as community health as a whole.” The three vaccines in the U.S. given emergency use authorization are the Moderna and Pfizer mRNA vaccines

and the Johnson and Johnson vector vaccine. Authorization required completion of clinical trials and data showing efficacy as well as overall safety. “Really the time is now — the best time is now to get vaccinated,” Goerl said. In the state of Kansas, anyone over the age of 16 is eligible to get the vaccine. The most recent data — from the week of April 18 — indicates that roughly 6,800 people were vaccinated at Lafene.

MASKING AND OTHER MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS

Goerl said on April 26 that it’s too soon to tell if face coverings will be required on campus in the fall, but the possibility isn’t totally off the table. “That’s a little bit to be determined,” Goerl said. “Where masks fit into that is going to depend largely upon a number of factors.” Those factors include the situation with more transmissible variants, general COVID-19 statistics, the rate of vaccination and other variables. Right now, the specifics of the COVID-19 prevention protocols, such as masking, gathering size limits and social distancing, aren’t set in stone. “If we’ve learned anything through COVID, it’s that this changes, and it can change quickly,” Goerl said.

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Students donate plasma in exchange for extra cash CLAIBORN SCHMIDT staff writer

College students can work part time jobs to make ends meet. Katy Grove, sophomore in athletic training and rehabilitation sciences, donates blood plasma to help pay for expenses. “I donate because the exchange is huge! I make about $45 each time I donate,” Grove said via email. “It’s allowed me to only work part-time and has helped me pay rent, as well as pay for a couple out-of-state trips this summer.” Grove said she was inspired by her dad’s consistency with donating. “I got into donating because my dad, Jeff Grove, has been donating religiously for the past few years,” Grove said. “I also donate because I know I get to help people. Going into the medical field, I recognize how important blood and plasma donating is and how it can save a life.” Kourtney Rumback, junior in biology and psychology, also donates plasma for compensation. She enjoys helping others while also being rewarded for her time and donations. “I’ve always donated blood, but I am from rural

Kansas, and we do not have a plasma donation center,” Rumback said. “So this is a way for me to get some money back.” Rumback said if she can make $80 a week, she can cover groceries for the week and make up half her rent for the month. She is also using the cash to pay for her wedding. “I am getting married next year, so just having some extra money to spend on some stuff is another reason,” Rumback said. CSL Plasma is a local plasma donation center in Manhattan. Right now, donors can make over $1,000 a month at the CSL Plasma donation center, depending on how often they donate. “However compensation and promotions for eligible, qualified donors can vary by center location and weight,” Rhonda Sciarra, CSL Plasma’s director of communications, said. Sciarra said donating plasma can help improve and save many lives, which is why so many people choose to donate plasma. “People are motivated to donate because they are able to help others … as well as be rewarded for their time and ef-

forts,” Sciarra said. CSL Behring — CSL Plasma’s parent company — uses the donated plasma to produce therapeutic products that help treat illnesses and disorders around the world. “Human plasma is used to treat bleeding disorders including hemophilia and von Willebrand disease, primary immune deficiencies, hereditary angioedema, inherited respiratory disease and neurological disorders in certain markets,” Sciarra said. Sciarra said CSL Behring’s products are also used in cardiac surgery, organ transplantation, burn treatment and prevention of hemolytic diseases in newborns. After the first donation, participants have a better idea of the donation process and notice future appointments are usually quicker than the first. “It takes about 35-40 minutes because what they are doing is they take out your whole blood, run it through basically a centrifuge to get the plasma off the top, and then they return the red blood cells to you as well as saline to make up for the lost plasma to keep you hydrated,” Rumback said. Sciarra said anyone who meets the following require-

ments can donate at the Manhattan CSL location: • in good health • between the ages of 18-65 • weighs at least 110 pounds • hasn’t received new tattoos or piercings within the last 4 months • meets the eligibility and screening requirements • has valid identification and a permanent address The CSL Plasma center website outlines all the limitations and has several staff members that can answer any questions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates who can donate and how often they can donate. The FDA regulates donors to only donate plasma once in two days — and no more than twice in seven days. “When I originally started, I planned to donate twice a week, which is what I plan to go back [to] now that I am eligible again,” Rumback said. Plasma is beneficial to the body and is quickly remade, which is why donors can donate more than once a week. When donating, plasma and blood are taken from the body.

Safe Zone hosts sexual assault myths, facts dialogue AISHAH CHAUDHRY staff writer

The “He Said, She Said, They Said: A Dialogue on Sexual Assault Myths and Misconceptions” workshop, held Wednesday, April 28, focused on myths about sexual assault, followed by the facts. The Safe Zone program, through the Department of Diversity and Multicultural Student Affairs, hosted the event. Jessica Henault, sexual and relationship violence prevention specialist, and Alayna Colburn, survivor advocate, presented the workshop. Both work in the Center for Advoca-

cy, Response and Education at Kansas State. The pair went through a slideshow and interactive questions regarding statistics and myths about sexual assault. During the workshop, both presenters spoke about K-State and ways in which people need to improve their proactiveness in terms of sexual assault awareness. One instance in which the presenters said K-State failed to address topics of sexual assault happened in 2019 when the university had two claims filed against it: Farmer v. Kansas State University and Weckhorst

v. Kansas State University. Farmer and Weckhorst filed complaints with the university claiming they were sexually assaulted at fraternity houses. Henault said K-State was indifferent to these claims and contended that the women were not sexually assaulted by other students at K-State as the assault did not occur on university property or a university-sponsored event, so they could not make a Title IX claim. Both women withdrew their cases. There is also a disparity in the number of nurses able to distribute Sexual As-

sault Nurse Examiners exams in Manhattan, Colburn said. Nurses have to be SANE certified to conduct sexual assault evidentiary exams. “Manhattan has not, for a long time, had a full-time trained SANE nurse who is able to provide this service,” Colburn said. “To give a completed SANE exam, oftentimes we do have to refer victims to Topeka or Salina or to somewhere else to get their SANE kit complete.” “The first step in preventing and eradicating violence on our campus is acknowledging that we are not immune,” Henault said.

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The blood is placed back in the body after enough plasma is collected. “Plasma contains proteins for blood clotting and defending the body against infection and is quickly replenished by the body,” Sciarra said. “We collect plasma using a process called plasmapheresis that separates the plasma from the blood and collects it in a bottle. We use a machine that safely collects the plasma and returns the other parts of the blood back to the donor.” First-time donors should prepare to spend more time

at the center than previous donors. First-time donors need to take steps before the actual donation to ensure their eligibility. “The first time you go in, it takes like two hours just because they have to run you through a physical, an information session and set up an account — which does take a while but it is only like that the first time,” Rumback said.

“It’s taking accountability and it’s vocalizing the concerns of others. There’s power in our voices and we deserve to be heard, we deserve to be validated, and most importantly we deserve to be taken seriously. … Are we going to remain passive and just brush it over, or are we going to be proactive and take a stance against it?” Henault and Colburn also identified different myths about sexual assault and the effects it can have on society. They said only two to eight percent of reports are false. Lack of understanding about false reports creates myths about assault and rarely places blame on the perpetrator. Another myth mentioned is that using sanitary kits easily confirms stories of assault;

however, this can be a very traumatic and exploitative experience for the victim, and many times police do not receive enough training to interact properly with sexual assault victims. Victims of sexual assault often have a neurobiological response where they cannot fully recall what happened to them, Colburn and Henault said. Oftentimes, this leads to myths that the victim is not being honest about their assault when instead the victim can’t recall everything because their experience was so traumatic. The Safe Zone program at K-State will have three more workshops during the summer. Information on these can be found on its website.

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One Tank Trip: Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ details American aviator’s life, achievements addresses racism, other serious topics MADISON DANIEL staff writer

Located about an hour and 45 minutes from Manhattan is the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum in Atchison, Kansas, a perfect travel destination for someone with only a tank of gas. Amelia Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, setting several aviation records. Sadly, in what became her final attempt at paving the way for women in aviation, her plane crashed somewhere in the Pacific Ocean while circumnavigating the globe. Earhart had many achievements. Despite a somewhat difficult upbringing, she became a military nurse in 1916 during World War I. After serving for two years, Earhart relocated to Los Angeles with her parents and discovered her passion for aviation in 1920. She spent the next two years working as a photographer, stenographer and truck driver to save money for flying lessons, eventually receiving her pilot’s license in 1923. She spent the rest of her life trailblazing the way for

women in aviation, practicing other trades on the side. She became a teacher and then a social worker in Boston, Massachusetts. It wasn’t until 1928 that Amelia Earhart set her first record and became well-known. She traveled from Newfoundland to Wales in 20 hours as a passenger and was the first female passenger in a trans-Atlantic flight. This was only the beginning for her. She wrote a book that same year and bought an airplane the next. She also co-founded the Ninety-Nines, Inc., an organization for female aviators. Her career took off after this, setting countless records until her death in 1937. Earhart traveled the world and made a name for herself, but her home was on the west bank of the Missouri River — her childhood home on 223 N Terrace St., Atchison, Kansas. She never forgot or strayed from her humble beginnings. The museum’s website says, “Despite living in many different cities, Amelia considered Atchison her hometown, having spent more of her life in the Otis home than anywhere else. The Amelia Earhart Birth-

place represents the most tangible remaining link with the famous female aviator.” Earhart’s gothic revival-style home was built in 1861 by her maternal grandfather. She lived there from age 3 to 12, later returning to Des Moines, Iowa, to live with her parents. Her sister Muriel returned to the house after Amelia’s death, fixing the house so it looked exactly as it had when they were children. Although additions have been made to the house, its integrity and authenticity remain. The house features personal artifacts of Earhart’s like clothing, letters and photos, with guides detailing her life throughout the tour. The Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum is open for tours by appointment on Fridays and Saturdays, but checking the website for specific hours and details is recommended. While the museum is small, it encompasses lots of history, recognizing the lesser-known achievements of one of the most impressive women in U.S. history. Next time you need something to do, consider checking out the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum.

Electronic artist Porter Robinson opens up about creative drought, depression on new album JARED SHUFF culture editor

Despite the positive reception of his debut album and the success of his single “Shelter,” which features a beautifully animated music video, Grammy-nominated electronic musician Porter Robinson said he couldn’t enjoy any of it. With every success, he felt less confident in himself. With the release of his sophomore album “Nurture,” Robinson shares his fears and anxieties, creating music not for commercial success but for self-ex-

pression. The hour-long record weaves between experimental sounds and pop-influenced anthems, keeping the listener engaged until the final chord. As the album title suggests, “Nurture” feels like an intimate, heart-wrenching embrace. While some songs are uplifting, motivational and just plain fun, others require a box of tissues to get through. Several songs feature instrumentals or very few lyrics, relying on Robinson’s production skills to elicit the listener’s emotions. The opening track, “Lifelike,” feels like walking

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Fair warning, this review does contain spoilers. Marvel’s second Disney+ series, “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” recently ended a six-episode look into the lives of Sam Wilson, played by Anthony Mackie, and Bucky Barnes, played by Sebastian Stan, after the events of “Avengers: Endgame.” The show explores topics like racism, immigration and political influence. The main storyline — taking down Karli Morgenthau (Erin Kellyman) and the Flag Smashers — is overshadowed by Sam becoming Captain America and the struggles he faces to get there. After Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) passed off the shield to Sam in “Endgame,” Sam decides to donate it to a museum rather than take on the mantle himself. As government officials tell him he was “doing the right thing,” another far-less worthy person was prepping for the position. Let’s make one thing clear: while this is an anti-John Walker review, the actor Wyatt Russell doesn’t deserve the hate he’s gotten because of the role. It’s sad this needs said, but stop harassing actors because of the characters they play. It’s really that simple. That said, I despise Walker. He is the antithesis of Steve Rogers — the perfect soldier but a not-so-good man, especially af-

through a portal into a beautiful new world, while “dullscythe” is chaotic and choppy until the very end, when harmony finally appears. Other songs on the album, like “Sweet Time” and “Blossom,” are love songs dedicated to his girlfriend, the latter an almost sickeningly-sweet and simple acoustic ballad. He sings, “If I can’t stop time / I’ll build a world where God cannot take us / There’s no need to think of time.” Two of the most motivational songs on the album are “Look at the Sky” and “Musician.” Both upbeat

ter taking the super-serum. John craves power, a power that he ultimately can’t control. His actions in the fourth episode make that clear. Beating someone to death with Cap’s shield isn’t exactly a good image. The U.S. government appointing Walker behind Sam’s back strengthens Isaiah Bradley’s (Carl Lumbly) belief that America will never accept a Black Captain America. As a Black super-soldier once imprisoned and experimented on by the U.S. government, his beliefs are valid. Racial injustice is a major theme of “TFATWS,” even if people don’t want to acknowledge it. After pop culture TikToker Julian Green (@straw_ hat_goofy) pointed out themes of racism and racial inequality in the series, he received thousands of hateful comments and messages calling him racial slurs. The hate only proves his point further. Sam didn’t keep the shield because he knew, as a Black man in America, millions of people would automatically want him dead. Bucky even acknowledges he didn’t understand Sam’s situation, apologizing for basically calling him a coward. The microaggressions Sam experiences and Isaiah’s heartbreaking story should have convinced people racism is an important theme in the show. Immigration and political influence also play a role in the show. After half the population was suddenly snapped back into existence, millions of people

tracks feature intense messages of self-reflection and personal growth. Robinson comes to terms with his self-doubt and decides staying true to himself matters most. In “Look at the Sky,” he sings, “Look at the sky, I’m still here / I’ll be alive next year / I can make something good / Something good.” “Get Your Wish” and “Mother” are emotionally charged anthems filled with soaring synths. One focuses on finding the motivation to keep going when things seem pointless. The other is an expression of love

were displaced, and political tensions rose. The Flag Smashers were tired of watching politicians debate their worth as humans. While their methods were wrong, even Sam agreed their fight mattered. Were there problems with the series? Yes, but that’s expected when a global pandemic halts filming and various changes are made so it can continue. There were some rushed plotlines and unanswered questions, but with the announcement of “Captain America 4” with Anthony Mackie at the helm, we still might see some of those questions answered. Marvel fans won’t have to wait too long for more content, as the next Disney+ original series “Loki” is set to debut this June. The show focuses on the alternate Loki from “Endgame,” — the one who picked up the Tesseract and dipped — and the impact he created on the flow of time. The series stars Tom Hiddleston as the God of Mischief and Owen Wilson as Mobius M. Mobius, a member of the Time Variance Authority. Jared Shuff is the Collegian culture editor and a junior in secondary education. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Collegian. Please send comments to opinion@ kstatecollegian.com.

and gratitude for his family. During the chorus of “Mother,” Robinson sings from his mother’s perspective, “I’m on your side for the rest of your life / You’ll never be alone, don’t you worry, my child.” There are plenty more beautifully produced songs on this album, and I highly recommend listening straight through it on first listen. “Nurture” is perfect for a long drive with the windows down, a relaxing nature walk or just lying in bed. In the right environment, this album is a streamable therapy session.

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International students bring culture, experiences to travel-hungry students Textiles from Paraguay with every color of the rainbow adorned tables, the aroma of sweet deserts filled the air and students sat patiently as they received the traditional art of henna on their hands. This was all a part of Kansas State’s International Spring Break Experience, an event dedicated to sharing international culture. With spring break cut this semester, WellCAT Ambassadors transported wanderlust students to new cultures by bringing those places to the K-State Student Union. International students wore traditional clothing, served food from their home countries and shared their life experiences from places like Africa, India, Paraguay and more. It was an interactive experience for students looking to get away and broaden their horizons. “We wanted to provide a platform where K-State students can interact with international students and engage in intercultural learning from student organizations represent-

ing different countries,” Pranav Savanur, senior in human health biology and WellCAT Ambassador, said. “We thought it would be really nice to have a study abroad exhibit so [students] can talk to people representing these countries, and possibly talk about opportunities to study abroad. We hope to showcase culture in a sense that students get to represent their own culture.” The table representing India served gulab jamun — a round piece of golden-brown dough kneaded from milk solids and covered in a sweet syrup with a soft texture and a sweet taste. About the size of a doughnut hole in the U.S., it would be easy to get carried away enjoying this treat. Yerba mate — a type of herbal tea — was served at the Paraguay table. Made from the yerba mate plant, the leaves are placed in a hollowed-out gourd and ground and mixed with spices. Cold water is typically poured over it because of Paraguay’s hot climate. Mixed with milk and sugar, the drink

is sipped through a metal straw called a bombilla, which has small holes in the bottom to filter out the herbs. A greenish-gray liquid filled the cup, smelling like smoke and fire but tasting like a sweet and milky hot tea. A world map was set up on the wall where students could mark pins in places they wish to travel post-COVID. Students had the opportunity to converse and make connections with international students, also receiving information on what studying abroad could look like for them. “I’ve seen here today people having conversations, someone said they want to visit Ghana next summer, and the person from the African station said, ‘Oh, I’m from Ghana!’” Savanur said. “They told them, ‘This is where you can go, this place is cool.’ I thought that was really impactful and cool. And now [that student] doesn’t just know they want to go to Ghana, they know somebody from Ghana, and that they can probably backpack with or stay with them.”

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‘ Voices of the Generations’ program shares story of Holocaust survivor JARED SHUFF culture editor

When Hanna Kohner sat as an audience member of the NBC reality documentary series “This Is Your Life” on May 27, 1953, she had no idea her life would end up the subject of the episode. Nearly 70 years later, Julie Kohner continues sharing her mother’s story to keep her memory alive. Partnering with several Kansas State programs, the Department of English co-sponsored a live stream event of Julie Kohner’s educational program Thursday evening. Karin Westman, associate professor and head of the English department, introduced Kohner. “Julie has been a Jewish educator for more than 30 years,” Westman said. “She

has a master’s degree in educational counseling and she’s been an invited speaker at community centers and schools and universities all across the United States.” Kohner found her life’s mission after her mother died in 1990. She used the video of her mother’s 1953 interview — along with her parent’s book “Hanna & Walter: A Love Story” — to teach a seventh-grade Holocaust studies class. That one lesson grew into the non-profit organization “Voices of the Generations,” which is dedicated to sharing the memory and personal stories of Holocaust survivors. “Through ‘Voices of the Generations,’ I would reach as many people as possible to the story of the Kohner’s involvement in the tragedy we

call the Holocaust,” Kohner said. During the live stream, Kohner shared her mother’s episode of “This Is Your Life.” In the episode, host Ralph Edwards tells Hanna Kohner’s story and surprises her with various guests such as childhood friends and fellow prisoners from the concentration camps. At the time, no other Holocaust survivor had shared their story on national television. “My dad was a theatrical agent and Ralph Edwards was his client … so he went to Ralph and said, ‘I know you typically do celebrities, but perhaps you’d like to hear about Hanna’s story,’” Kohner said. At the end of the episode, Edwards announced a party organized in Hanna Kohner’s honor where she

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could catch up with all of the surprise guests. She also received a charm bracelet with charms representing important moments in her life. Kohner keeps the bracelet with her when she presents. “I usually wear [the bracelet] when I go to speak,” Kohner said. “It’s the only time I carry that with me because it’s so delicate.” Jeremy Cox, junior in history, asked Kohner during the Q&A portion, “What would you want the younger generation that’s in elementary school or in preschool right now to understand about your parent’s experience, not only the Holocaust but also … during the Second World War?” In response, Kohner stressed the importance of sharing Holocaust stories to

keep history from repeating itself. In a second interview from her parent’s 1984 book tour, her mother said, “If we don’t put it down and tell it to our children, the day may come when people may believe that [the Holocaust] did not happen.” “If you can take one person’s story and convey it and touch another person … you can then … tell it to somebody else, who will then tell it to somebody else,” Kohner said. “It makes the difference.” The book “Hanna & Walter: A Love Story” is available for purchase through the “Voices of the Generations” website. Also on the website are other resources, testimonials and donation opportunities.

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OPINION: What sports have taught us in the last nine months MARSHALL SUNNER assistant sports editor

Someday soon, hopefully not far away, when we are all vaccinated, sports fans can gather in large numbers again. Almost surely, Bill Snyder Family Stadium will fill to the brim this fall. Tailgating, socialization and high-fives and hugging in jubilation will be back. It’ll seem as if the 2020 seasons never happened — a

distant memory. However, let’s not forget how COVID-19 changed the sports world as we know it, especially here at Kansas State. Because believe it or not, COVID-19 didn’t just have negative effects. Centralized scheduling to eliminate travel and possible COVID-19-intake renewed old rivalries, something all sports fans had been looking for. Longer conference slates added a much-needed increased impact

of conference play. To top it off, athletes played an eligible-free year, giving fans a taste of what’s to come in the future without losing a year. Now yes, contact tracing brought huge road bumps for teams — especially men’s basketball, who didn’t gel until the end of the year. Still, that extra year of eligibility is huge for K-State athletics, with both Mike McGuirl and Skylar Thompson coming back for

Women’s golf ties for sixth at Big 12 Championship COLIN SETTLE staff writer

The Kansas State women’s golf team finished sixth as a team after carding a 54hole score of 9-over par (873) during the Big 12 Championship which concluded on Tuesday, April 27. The team tied with 45th-ranked TCU. Head coach Kristi Knight said she was proud of the team. “Nobody wants to play well more than those ladies,” Knight said in a release to K-State Athletics. “It hurts them when they aren’t able to put up a good score. I am really proud of the effort today and happy for them. It was an all-around good day even if we would maybe like to have another shot at hole 10.” Tuesday’s finish was the highest the team has placed since 2009 when the team finished fourth. Junior Heather Fortushniak finished carding a three-day score of 1-under par (215) which placed her in a tie for 15th individually in the championship. Senior Niamh McSherry would finish the championship on Tuesday carding a score of 1-under par (71), with a total finish of 3-over par (219) which was good enough to place her in a tie for 22nd. “Heather made a 20-foot downhill putt to birdie the last hole,” Knight said. “That got us in a tie for sixth when every stroke matters. Yesterday was

super senior seasons. From a sports reporter’s standpoint, many changes have been made. Zoom press conferences have their challenges and issues, but the accessibility offers more opportunities for interviews and access to other teams. This past year also brought forward important social justice movements and the athlete empowerment movement. Transparency from athletes themselves has opened up a whole new world — and opportunities for all — that will remain a factor for years to come. To put it even clearer, sports have brought us closer together. What these last nine months have taught us is that we’ll never stop watching sports and they will always play a huge factor in society — and we’ll definitely never take them for granted again. These months have also taught us that sports aren’t all just fun and games, but rather integral parts of our society with long-lasting influences

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Junior Heather Fortushniak practices at Colbert Hills Golf Course in 2018. disappointing, but today the team came out with great energy, purpose and resolve.” Senior Reid Isaac finished her final Big 12 Championship appearance carding a 4-over par (220), placing her tied for 24th overall. Freshman Napua Glossner and Sophomore Haley Vargas both tied for 35th. “The team teed off determined,” Knight said. “It is a crazy game. There is a lot of time between shots where you can second guess and get upset

after a poor shot, but that zaps your energy. I thought today the team did a nice job of staying in the moment and giving it everything they have. They focused on the shot in front of them.” Oklahoma State was crowned champion of the Big 12 after carding a three-day total score of 34-under par (830) to win the championship by 16 strokes. Texas Tech would finish in second after edging out Baylor, finishing 1-stroke ahead of the Bears 18-under par.

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Men’s golf finishes eighth in Big 12 Championship COLIN SETTLE staff writer

The Kansas State men’s golf team competed in the Big 12 Championship Monday, April 26, through Wednesday, April 28, in Hutchinson, Kansas. The Wildcats sat in eighth place at the end of all three rounds and finished in eighth on Wednesday with a total outing of 54-over par, 1,174 three-day total. K-State carded a 6-over

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par 286 in the final round on Wednesday, after finishing with the second-best score on Tuesday with a 2-under par 278 and struggling on Monday’s first two rounds, finishing with a 50-over par 610. The Wildcats finished ahead of ninth-place West Virginia by 13 strokes and fell behind seventh-place Kansas by 11 strokes. “I’m really proud of how the guys competed this week,” head coach Grant Robbins said in a K-State Athletics press release. “They gave it

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group, and I’m very excited about the future. Hopefully, we get into the NCAA’s and keep the season going.” Junior Will Hopkins finished carding an 18-over par 298 which would put him in a tie for 42nd place. Graduate student Jacob Eklund rounded out the bottom of the team, carding a 21-over par 301 which put him in a tie for 45th in his final appearance as a Wildcat. No. 3 Oklahoma State are the Big 12 Champions af-

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Despite pressure of being a top draft prospect, Jordan Wicks mindset remains the same CODY FRIESEN staff writer

It was just another night at the ballpark on March 10, 2020, as Kansas State completed a 10-0 win over South Dakota State. The 2019 Big 12 Pitcher of the Year, sophomore Jordan Wicks, was slated to take the mound in the finale of the weekend series with Eastern Michigan later that week — when in an instant, the season came to a sudden halt. Because of the canceled 2020 baseball season, players had only a few in-game outings, which halted much-needed progression. It was imperative that players gained experience in the summer. “Our guys needed to pitch,” K-State head coach Pete Hughes said. “They didn’t throw enough innings for their development and needed to get better, too.” There were limited options for summer amateur leagues. Wicks started the summer in his home state of Arkansas in the Perfect Timing College League before competing in the Northwoods League in Illinois. “Working [pitching] in a

game setting is completely different than working on it in a bullpen or playing catch,” Wicks said. “It was important to get those things game-tested and refine them heading into the fall.” Despite some of the obstacles the COVID-19 pandemic caused, the summer season flowed smoothly, with few challenges for the players to overcome. “The league took some precautions in making sure that we stayed away from it, but we treated it like normal summer baseball, and we were fine as players,” Wicks said. Wicks posted a leaguebest 0.61 ERA in four starts with the Perfect Timing Red. He went 1-0 with 23 strikeouts and only allowed one run across 14 2/3 innings. The eventual 2020 D1Baseball Summer Breakout Prospect Award winner continued his dominance in Northwoods League, going 2-0 in four starts with a 0.45 ERA in 20 innings pitched with 29 strikeouts. The slider pitch showed the most significant improvement for Wicks over the summer.

“The slider started coming along, and I started to see some flashes to what it is now,” Wicks said. “It wasn’t until the fall where I saw the potential of it, and now in the season, we are starting to see more consistency with it.” Wicks also improved his curveball over the summer in an environment where it is easier to test pitches outside of the high stakes conference matchups. “Summer ball gives you the opportunity to work on things that you wouldn’t normally be able to work on in a Big 12 season,” Wicks said. “It gives you the ability to test things.” One of the biggest takeaways for Wicks through the summer was the excitement of playing baseball as a career. “I learned about baseball being a job and showing up to the field every day is pretty awesome,” Wicks said. “You get to show up to the field, and that’s the only thing that you have to do. There is not a whole lot better than that.” Today, fans can see Wicks tossing a football on the field during pregame, something he

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also picked up over the summer. He might not be competing for the quarterback position for the Wildcats but he is trying to keep his arm active. “A football does a really good job of warming up your arm,” Wicks said. “It’s a different weight, size and you throw it differently, so I think of it as a way of staying athletic with my arm.” In his return to Manhattan, the refinement of his pitches matched with his intensity and excitement to be back after the lost season on the field. “I was excited coming back to Manhattan,” Wicks said. “I knew the slider was looking really good, and I was excited to try it on some of our hitters who knew me really well.” That same competitive attitude he expressed continued to resonate in the fall. “He’s been hungry since the day he stepped on campus, since the day I recruited him at Oklahoma,” Hughes said. “He’s just wired differently. He’s always hungry and looking to get to a different level looking to win and

be a good teammate. Those guys usually have really long careers.” Wicks was able to use his new pitches to dominate his teammates in the fall, including sophomore outfielder Dylan Phillips, the current statistical leader of the K-State offense. “He had a very good breaking ball,” Phillips said. “He always had the same competitor attitude every time he goes out there, that is just who he is.” Wicks’ preparation has also helped him succeed. “I know Wicks goes over the scouting report a lot to make sure what he wants to throw and what he is comfortable throwing,” senior catcher Chris Ceballos said. “I’ll throw my two cents in every once in a whole, but for the most part, it’s him and Coach [Buck] Taylor.” With 84 strikeouts on the season, Wicks ranks eighth in Division I baseball in that category. In his last outing against West Virginia, Wicks struck out 11 in that game, passing his previous career-high of 10, which he has hit four separate times.

“It was nice to get that extra one,” Wicks said. “It is not something that I focus on a whole lot to me. Outs are outs, but I know there are certain situations where I need strikeouts. It is nice to have the weapons to get those strikeouts when I need them.” Interestingly enough, golf has become an outlet for Wicks. The sport has helped him find an area to decompress in between outings. “The only thing he has done to get ready for pro ball is that he goes golfing like three times a week,” Hughes said. “That’s what those big-league starters do. They get razor-sharp golf games.” Wicks earned Preseason Co-Big 12 Player of the Year honors heading into the season and was listed as one of the top college prospects by D1Baseball, but despite the hype, he is still determined to win at K-State.

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