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Summer classroom renovations will improve learning environments, but more are needed

RACHEL HOGAN THE COLLEGIAN

In the classrooms of Eisenhower Hall, it’s a daily struggle for students in the Department of Modern Languages to communicate and learn when classes are in session. Eisenhower, built in the early 1950s, relies on noisy window air conditioning units and clanking radiators for climate control in its classrooms. Sometimes the classrooms are too warm, and other times the air conditioning units are too noisy for students to hear their language instructors and classmates over. “There have been several times when we’re in class and we have to leave a classroom because the pipes were so loud in the walls that we couldn’t hear each other talk,” Emily Wohaska, junior in Spanish, said. Joey Beim, graduate teaching assistant in second language acquisition, said there can be snow on the ground outside, but the windows in classrooms remain open because it is so hot. “You can see it in students, obviously when the room is uncomfortable,” Beim said. “It’s a distraction, especially when you get the clanging from the pipes from the heat. It’s even more of an issue in a language class, where they need to listen. In a foreign language class, you need to focus and pay attention as much as you can, and the rooms can be a distraction.” The story is the same in several of the older buildings on campus — Willard, Holton, Kedzie. Some classrooms in these buildings do not have modern

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A large dumpster stands outside Eisenhower Hall on June 4, 2019. Eisenhower will be closed through the end of July for room renovations and construction to prepare for updates to the building’s HVAC system. heating and cooling or enough outlets. Some of them are just plain old: Holton Hall was built in 1908, Willard Hall was reconstructed following a fire in 1934 and Waters Hall was built in 1913. “We’re over 150 years, so it’s expensive to try and maintain and keep these buildings up — the heating, cool-

Some ash trees to be removed from campus

ing,” Bontrager said. “There’s still a lot of window units. … That’s something we’re going to continue chipping away at over time so it’s a better learning environment for our students, instead of hearing these loud air conditioners blowing or cranking of furnaces or whatever.”

OLD ROOMS, NEW UPGRADES

According to the Kansas Board of Regents 2019 Data Book, 43 percent of K-State’s total gross area (the area measured to outside face of each enclosed floor of buildings, excluding the roof) was built before 1960. The age of some

High school students visit campus for FFA convention

buildings may lend to the declining condition of spaces. At K-State, 1.1 percent of the gross area of buildings (about 72,000 square feet) is categorized by the Regents to be of “unsatisfactory” condition value, which is described as requiring “significant renovation or demolition.” Another 11.3 percent (about 700,000 square feet) is categorized as “poor,” or needing “major replacement, alteration or upgrading.” Meanwhile, 28 percent rates as “good” or “excellent.” Casey Lauer, assistant vice president of facilities, said the newer buildings on campus, like the Business Administration Building and the Engineering Complex, create perceived discrepancies between classrooms. “We’re challenged with perception,” Lauer said. “You might have a class in a brand new building, and the next one’s in, for instance, Holton Hall where it’s really, really old. So, what can we do to upgrade conditions so that there’s not such a discrepancy amongst conditions of spaces or environments?” Part of that problem is resolved through classroom renovation projects set by the classroom planning committee, which includes students. Heather Mills, facilities planning manager, said the committee looks at a variety of factors when determining whether to renovate a classroom: room condition, mechanics, accessibility, heating and

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RENOVATIONS continued from page cooling — but above all is budget. “We look at how much money we have to renovate and then there’s finding a classroom that can fit within those funds,” Mills said. “So, that’s kind of where we start, is with the budget and we go from there looking at aesthetic need and functional need.” The committee also uses surveys to find out what students and faculty want from the classrooms. “They talk about the access to electronics or outlets,” Mills said. “That’s something that people definitely want more of, which we’re focusing on. The comfort of the furniture and

1 just noise in the room, whether it be from mechanical units or outside noise, the windows, that sort of thing. Anything that’s a distraction to the rooms.” This summer, $300,000 is allocated to renovations in Eisenhower, said Cindy Bontrager, vice president of administration and finance. Rooms 218, 219, 226 and 227 will be detailed with new floors, paint, lighting, ceilings, furniture and technology if needed. Eisenhower’s heating and cooling systems will also begin to be modified. This summer, the building will be closed for phase one of the project through the end of July, Jack Carlson, the project manager,

Our philosophy is these are state buildings. We look to the state to provide the funding to do the repair and maintenance. You can see where that has gotten us. Cindy Bontrager

vice president of administration and finance

said in an email. This phase will prepare the building with mains and ductwork for a conversion to a central heating, ventilation and air conditioning system that will be less costly and more efficient. “This phase the students, faculty, and staff will not see any real benefit since the work we need to do will take more than one summer to accomplish,” Carlson said in an email. “We only have enough funding to install the first phase. Plus, we are not installing the HVAC units that will be connected to the heating and cooling mains and ductwork we are installing in this first phase.” The modifications, Mills said, “will be nice because we’ll have some central air, which is one of the big factors in there that makes it uncomfortable — having the noisy AC unit.” Leasure 001, Throckmorton 1021 and a few rooms in Willard Hall will receive facelifts as well. “We’re going to do a full update in those rooms,” Mills said.

HOW CLASSROOM FACELIFTS ARE FUNDED

Bontrager and Mills said plans are also in place to renovate the large lecture hall in Willard 114 and lab spaces across campus. The funding for these projects likes these and general building maintenance comes from multiple sources. “We do get funding from the state,” Bontrager said. “It’s not enough, but it’s something.” The money from the state comes in the form of the education building fund, a statewide tax levy imposed by the state to benefit Regents’ universities. Bontrager said the levy generates approximately $40 million per year. Of that, K-State receives $12.6 million, and the university uses it for roof replacements, window replacements and road repair for “mission critical buildings,” which excludes Athletics, buildings built after 2008 and buildings like All Faiths Chapel and Ahearn Fieldhouse. “You know, people wonder: why is that such a mess?” Bontrager said. “We can’t use that funding on certain build-

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Eisenhower Hall will be closed through the end of July for room renovations and construction to prepare for updates to the building’s HVAC system. ings, and so those are the ones that we have to find other funding sources for that. We need a lot more, probably four times what we get is what we really need to maintain the amount of square feet that we actually have.” Other funding sources for renovation projects come from philanthropic work by the Kansas State University Foundation and the academic infrastructure enhancement fee, a $4 per credit hour fee that generates about $1.8 million each year. Part of these funds goes towards paying off the $13 million commitment to the Business Administration Building made by former university president Kirk Schulz. About $900,000 goes towards classroom renovations. “Once that gets paid off, we’ll dedicate all that money to classroom renovations,” Bontrager said. One source funds for classroom renovations do not come from is tuition dollars. “I think it’s fair to say that we prioritize people over facilities,” Bontrager said. “If you think of how the university is funded, I’ll say it this way: We generally don’t use tuition dol-

lars, unless we’re doing salary increases, when we do that facilities employees are included.” Bontrager said buildings are dependent on state funding. “Our philosophy is these are state buildings,” Bontrager said. “We look to the state to provide the funding to do the repair and maintenance. You can see where that has gotten us.” The Kansas State University Foundation funds renovation projects across campus — both large and small — with donations from alumni. Larger projects, like the Business Administration Building and the Engineering Complex, take an extensive amount of time and work to fundraise for, said John Morris, senior vice president of development for the Foundation. “It’s one conversation at a time, one gift at a time to make it happen,” Morris said. “It’s thousands of individual conversations, thousands of visits or phone calls, and then years, honestly years, of engaging donors to kind of earn the philanthropy because it is a gift. They don’t owe us anything. Donors don’t owe the institution, they

don’t have to do any of this stuff. It’s all voluntary.” Bontrager said, however, that some donors may be less likely to support projects in older buildings. “These are state buildings and they should be taking care of them. Donors are more apt to build new and help in naming things like that — like the multicultural center, in business and the engineering hall,” Bontrager said. Morris said the projects the Foundation secures donations for are determined by priorities set by the university president’s cabinet, deans and program leaders — but students are always a priority. It’s also within students’ power to set classroom renovation priorities, Mills said. “They should be encouraged to voice their thoughts, definitely, to their SGA representatives because they’re the ones who sit on the committees to help them identify the needs as we go through and make the priority list of how to make the most impact on campus with the funds we have available. We want to hear their voices.” Rafael Garcia contributed to this report.

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Emerald ash borers harm ash trees. Here’s how K-State is preparing for a beetle invasion REBECCA VRBAS THE COLLEGIAN

Kansas State has already begun the process of removing ash trees in anticipation of the spread of the emerald ash borer beetle, an invasive insect species whose larvae are destroying ash tree populations across North America. If you’ve been on campus recently, you may have noticed a handful of ash trees on campus (specifically around Dole, Kedzie and Shellenberger halls) with the outer layer of bark scraped off in a ring around the base, with a sign warning not to disturb it. These “girdled” trees are sacrificed in order to detect potential EAB infestation. While the girdled trees on campus did not yield any signs of the EAB in 2018, K-State has taken a proactive management plan to reduce the effects that the invasive insect will inevitably have on the university. The removal and treatment strategy is taking place over the course of the next five years and has already begun with the trees that are in poor condition. “We can’t save them all,” said Cathie Lavis, professor of horticulture and natural resources. “We are realistic, and we realize that first and foremost that the emerald ash borer … is probably going to those stressed trees anyway, and those will be the first to go down." Lavis has played an influential role in K-State becoming certified in Tree Campus USA, an Arbor Day Foundation program that helps colleges and universities establish and sustain healthy community forests. The EAB, which lacks natural predators in North America, spreads rapidly and is threatening forests across the country. The insect has already been identified in eight counties in Kansas, the closest one to K-State being Shawnee County. “The tragedy with the emerald ash borer is that it doesn’t care what kind of ash tree it is

Thomas Lane named new vice president for student life and dean of students RACHEL HOGAN THE COLLEGIAN

Kansas State University announced on May 23 that Thomas Lane, associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Missouri State University, will replace Pat Bosco as vice president for student life and dean of students. "I am truly humbled and excited to be joining the K-State family," Lane said in a press release from the university. "During my time on campus, it was clear to me the university is deeply committed to students' personal and academic success. I am greatly looking forward to working with students, faculty, staff, administration and alumni in ensuring a Wildcat student experience that is welcoming, inclusive and changes lives for the better." The announcement fol-

lows a national search to fill Bosco's position, who will be retiring in July after nearly 50 years of service at K-State. In this administrative position, Lane will oversee all units in the Division of Student Life, which includes Housing and Dining Services, Counseling Services, Lafene Health Center and the Student Union, among other programs. Lane was the first of three finalists to interview for the position on April 29 in an open forum. In the forum, Lane detailed several focus areas for student life: success and learning, inclusivity, mental health, vibrant campus life, university branding and resources for innovation. Lane will bring more than 25 years of student life experience to his position at K-State. He begins at K-State on July 14.

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A “girdled” ash tree stands outside Kedzie Hall on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. The tree tests for infestation of the emerald ash borer. Thirty-five trees will be removed from campus each year in anticipation of the insect’s arrival. … that’s why this particular insect is so devastating,” Lavis said. The question of the EAB making its way to Manhattan is not a matter of if, but when. “We will have EAB on this campus, absolutely no doubt,” Lavis said. Kim Bomberger, district community forester for north central and northeast Kansas, was an essential part of writing K-State’s Emerald Ash Borer Readiness and Response Plan, which details the management plan for Kansas State’s ash trees ahead of EAB infestation. As the district community forester for the Kansas Forest Service, Bomberger has experience helping other cities in Kansas deal with the spread of the EAB in their communities.

“This is not a problem you want to let get ahead of you,” Bomberger said. Bomberger said it’s important for people to realize that not all of the ash trees on campus are going to be removed. Trees that have been identified as historic, iconic or large healthy specimens will be treated with an insecticide. “A lot of the trees are gonna be removed, but not all of them,” Bomberger said. The inventory conducted in July 2017 found that of the 251 trees on the Manhattan campus, half were rated in fair condition, 32 percent in good condition, 18 percent in poor condition and two trees (1 percent) were dead. The removal process is eliminating trees in poor con-

dition trees first, and will take place at the rate of 35 trees per year, according to the EAB Readiness Team. The readiness and response plan outlines potential projects for utilizing the wood that is removed. Options include the use of trees are as interior use in new construction projects at K-State, renovations of University buildings, lab instruction, landscape structures, art and mulch for campus landscapes. Bomberger said the best thing people can do reduce the spread of the EAB is to not transport firewood to a different community. Additionally, Bomberger recommends planting different kinds of trees, rather than any single species, to cultivate a diverse landscape. Courtesy photo from K-State DCM

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Kansas FFA celebrates the power of ‘Just One’ at state convention on campus DENE DRYDEN

THE COLLEGIAN

After the spring semester ends, the Kansas State campus transforms into a focal place for Kansas youth programs — this week, middle and high school students convened on campus for the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership conference, Kansas 4-H's Discovery Days and the 91st Kansas FFA Convention. From Wednesday to Friday, Kansas FFA members could attend convention sessions, watch the state FFA band and chorus perform and volunteer their time to package meals for hunger relief services. By the final session of the convention Friday, 1,905 members, chapter advisers and guests had registered in attendance for the conference. "Just One" was the theme of this year's convention, following the idea set by the National FFA Organization's 2017-18 national officer team: Just one encounter, one moment, one person can change a life. The seven formal sessions — the first of which occurred at 7 p.m. Wednesday and the last at 2 p.m. Friday — featured motivational speakers, items of business from the state student delegation, retiring speeches from outgoing state FFA officers and awards for FFA members and school chapters. This year, six Kansas schools chartered new FFA chapters: Ashland, Chanute, Kiowa County, Lakin, Mulvane, and Shawnee Heights. Max Harman, sophomore in biochemistry and global food systems leadership and 2018-19 state FFA president, said in his retiring address Friday that through an FFA leadership conference, he learned the value of humility through a former

Q&A: Former Kansas FFA officers share their experience with the organization DENE DRYDEN

THE COLLEGIAN

Dené Dryden | COLLEGIAN MEDIA GROUP Kansas FFA members from high schools across the state look at supervised agricultural experience projects at the SAE Fair in Leadership Studies 126 on May 30, 2019. national officer, Mitch Baker, and his gracious interaction with a younger FFA member at the breakfast table who didn't know Baker's FFA path. "The simple mindset of humility wasn't a grand gesture, and Mitch — he certainly doesn't remember it — but it left a huge impact on me as a bystander and made developing humility in my life a much higher priority. "In life, we may never know which actions of ours leave a positive impact, make a positive change," Harman continued. "If we aren't thinking about the legacy that we're leaving, we are probably missing out on leaving positive impacts like Mitch had on me." Harman also advised the crowd of students at his retiring speech to find their own enthusiasm in something they love, as that is what Harman said makes people stand out in whatever they are doing. Shea Mikesell, recent

graduate of Pike Valley High School in Scandia, Kansas, and Pike Valley FFA Chapter member, said this year was her second year attending state convention. "I really enjoyed listening to the officers' stories and how FFA has really impacted them and help them grow into leaders," Mikesell said. New state officers were elected at the convention: Logan Elliott, president and freshman in agricultural education; Abby Goins, vice president and sophomore in agricultural education; Elizabeth Wright, secretary and freshman in agricultural education; Lukas Sebesta, treasurer and sophomore in agricultural education; J.W. Wells, reporter and freshman in agribusiness; and Mason Prester, sentinel and freshman in agricultural education. As K-State is the university seat of Kansas FFA, state officers are almost always K-State students.

Now that Mikesell and Mekenzie Ehlers, also a recent Pike Valley High School graduate, are looking toward college themselves, Ehlers said FFA altered what she wanted to do upon after high school. "When I was a freshman in high school, I didn't plan on going to college at all," Ehlers said. "Then my activities through FFA and with my adviser drove me to want to be a part of that in my future for a long time. So I decided that I want to go to be an ag teacher and be an FFA adviser eventually." Ehlers said she will major in agricultural education at Fort Hays State University. Mikesell will also attend Fort Hays State, but is undecided on a field of study. "I don't really know what I want to major in yet, but agriculture is very near and dear to my heart, so maybe looking at something in the ag field," Mikesell said.

On May 29-31, almost 2,000 high school FFA members, agriculture educators and guests visited the Kansas State campus for the annual Kansas FFA Convention. The National FFA Organization is a national youth group that convenes yearly for a national convention, and each state hosts its own convention to recognize students' achievements that year. One achievement is the election of new state FFA officers and the subsequent retirement of the previous year's officers. As K-State is the university seat for Kansas FFA, most often state FFA officers will also be K-State students during their year in office. Kansas FFA officers attend classes as usual during that year, unlike officers at the national level — those students take a gap year when they serve as national officers. Michael Dowd, sophomore in animal science, and Scuyler Zenger, sophomore in food science and global food systems leadership, just retired from their terms as state officers last weekend. Dowd served as the state vice president, and Zenger was the state secretary. They shared their insights on how they got involved with FFA and the significance of K-State as the convention's host. Q: How did you initially get involved with FFA? Dowd: "I joined FFA with a huge interest in livestock judging and showing. While this still played a key factor in my FFA career, I soon discovered FFA offers much more than livestock activities."

Zenger: "I took a eighth grade ag class and got exposed to it, plus my dad and older sister had always been big supporters of FFA. When I started my cattle herd at age 10, I realized I could be a big part of our local FFA chapter." Q: What were the factors that led you to pursue state office? Dowd: "I ran for state office because I had great experiences with former state officers who impacted my life positively. I wanted to give my talents to Kansas FFA and help members find their own calling." Zenger: "I had always been really impressed by our chapter officers and how they led and got people to be inspired to do great things. Also, as I have gotten older and attended leadership conferences, I started to understand a little more of what my personal message is and how I can make an impact in the world to make it a more welcoming place!" Q: What can FFA members learn about college and K-State at convention? Dowd: "FFA members have a unique experience to see and live [on] campus without the hustle of the school year. Members are already exposed to buildings, restaurants and favorite Manhattan traditions." Zenger: "There are multiple opportunities during convention to learn about college and K-State. There are workshops held by current college students, the opportunities fair where many departments attend and the opportunity to schedule campus visits of our farms and other cool College of Agriculture opportunities."

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OPINION: Five things you should know about MHK summer traffic LEAH ZIMMERLI THE COLLEGIAN

Students staying in town over the summer will notice significant changes to the traffic patterns around town. You'd think that fewer people around town would mean fewer problems, but this is life, nothing is that easy, and you should know that by now.

1. WELCOME TO CONSTRUCTION CHAOS.

Oh, you're used to getting somewhere a certain way? Too bad. All your regular routes are going to be torn to shreds as the city gets to working on the roads this summer. This is often the first obstacle that summer residents run into, and for me, the first thing that made

me wish I'd gone home. The problem is that construction chaos is just a given this time of year, and not even going home will save you now.

2. THERE'S A MARATHON COURSE DIRECTLY IN YOUR WAY.

It doesn't matter where you're going, when you're going there or how hard you try to avoid it, the weekend warriors are freed to jog all over town now that the students are gone. They have an uncanny ability to intersect your daily commute in the most inconvenient way possible, and they only seem to be there when you're running late. Be wary of their presence and always have an alternative route in mind.

3. THERE'S LARGE AMOUNTS

OF PEOPLE WANDERING AROUND.

K-State hosts plenty of summer camps and activities that keeps our campus busting all year round. There's no rest for the wicked, and yes, that applies to you. From now on, expect to see packs of people in matching T-shirts wandering around Manhattan like it's the world's most disappointing theme park. What does that mean for driving? You'll have plenty of school busses to contend with and a seemingly endless stream of hyperactive children and sweating chaperones trying to cross the street at the same time.

4 YOU'RE PROBABLY GOING TO GET PULLED OVER.

I would argue that you're

actually more likely to get pulled over now. With fewer people out and about, the police will have nothing better to do than pull you over for going about six miles over the speed limit on Anderson. If you dare to be out later than midnight on a summer drive, and the road seems deserted, stick to the posted speed limit like glue unless you want an uncomfortable conversation with the local boys in blue.

5. PARKING SPOTS... EXIST NOW? Going down to The Ville is often easier said than done during the school year, but now, you're free to park where you please. There's even easy spots on campus for those in classes to leave their cars and bikes. It's a whole new world out there for students, and it almost

John Chapple | COLLEGIAN MEDIA GROUP The intersection of North Manhattan and Bluemont avenues is very busy, as it is between Aggieville and the Kansas State campus. makes braving the droves of camp kids and cops worth driving your car. The best way to get around this summer is to stay informed and stay safe. Knowing what is going on around town will help you plan and get where you need to be on time. Or just don't go anywhere or do anything, which is what the summer is really for.

Leah Zimmerli is the community editor for the Collegian and a sophomore in mass communications and political science. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Collegian. Please send comments to opinion@kstatecollegian. com.

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Summer Reads: ‘Girl, Stop Apologizing’ uplifting, but cliche REBECCA VRBAS THE COLLEGIAN

Rachel Hollis wants you to know she doesn’t care what you think of her. At least that’s what I learned from her most recent book, “Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals.” A self-professed serial apologist, I’ll admit I was attracted to this book primarily by the title. I’d never really heard of Rachel Hollis, but I have always thought as a society we all apologize more than we need to. Described as “the Tony Robbins for women,” Hollis is a woman who is kind of doing it all. Hollis is a motivational speaker, mom, lifestyle blogger, podcast host and No. 1 New York Times best-selling author, an accomplishment she is very proud of and makes sure you know it. Since going viral for a

post about her stretch marks in 2015, Hollis has achieved what is considered great success on social media and off. I’ve never engaged in any of Hollis’ other media reaches, and upon reading her book it is clear why. She appeals to a defined and significant niche: working moms. I think this is a great thing; with the deplorable advent of posting everything on social media, parents are under more scrutiny and pressure than ever, it seems. It makes sense that mothers are drawn to a successful businesswoman who is inspiring, nonjudgmental and is ready to tell things like it is. In this book, Hollis is open about her journey learning to build and manage a "media empire,” raising children and making time for herself. Readers who aren’t parents, like me, might not be able to relate as much to her narrative, as many of anecdotes are intrinsically related

to balancing parenthood and a career. I didn’t mind too much though. Certain aspects of her guide tend to read as a bit cliche. I mean, who hasn’t been told to drink more water and wake up earlier? Obviously the overarching message "Girl, Stop Apologizing" is more complex than that, but those are two actual, somewhat redundant pieces of advice in this book. Almost all of the book actually is applicable to anyone setting out to achieve their goals. Being persistent, confident and dedicating yourself to your dreams are all undoubtedly great aspirations. To be honest, I think there are better self-help books out there, but that doesn’t make this one worthless. Over the course of reading this book it was nice to have a bit of the day filled with uplifting, if slightly

overdone messages. However it is a little hard for me to take the advice to "not care what other people think" (to paraphrase) entirely seriously from a social media star, whose job essentially depends on what other people think. The appeal of the book obviously lies in Hollis’ degree of celebrity and relatability as a mom rather than her groundbreaking philosophical wisdom. She has become successful using techniques that are similar to plenty of other people, and that’s OK. Rebecca Vrbas is the culture editor for the Collegian and 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. Please send comments to opinion@kstatecollegian. com.

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Country Stampede relocated to Topeka amid flooding concerns RACHEL HOGAN THE COLLEGIAN

The 24th Kicker Country Stampede has been moved to Topeka due to concerns of flooding and safety in the Tuttle Creek State Park area. The music festival will now take place at the Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka on the same dates, June 20-22. "Safety is our main concern," Wayne Rouse, president of Country Stampede, said in a news release. "The severe weath-

er prompted us to partner with the good folks over at Heartland Motorsports in Topeka, just 45 minutes away to ensure all of our concert goers will be out of harm's way. We are maintaining the integrity of what we currently have in place to our new location.” Tickets are still available. For more information, visit countrystampede.com. Alex Todd COLLEGIAN MEDIA GROUP

Lindsay Ell performs at Kicker Country Stampede on June 22, 2018.

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Where in the world are the Wildcats? Left: Editor-in-chief Rachel Hogan traveled to Canada in the last week of May. She visited the oldest railway tunnel in the country, located in Brockville, Ontario. The tunnel was completed in 1860. Today, it is lined with energy-efficient lights to highlight its architecture.

Right: Multimedia editor Olivia Bergmeier is currently in Ukraine. On her first day in Kiev, the capital city, she visited Saint Andrew's Church. The Orthodox temple stands upon a hill in the city's historic center.

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