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LGBT Pride Month celebrates diversity, community ALEXCIA RODRIGUEZ THE COLLEGIAN
June has arrived — it is officially LGBT Pride Month, which is dedicated to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. According to the Library of Congress, LGBT Pride Month originated after the June 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City. The purpose of LGBT Pride Month is to establish self-affirmation within the LGBT community while also providing recognition of the community's impact around the world. “Today, celebrations include pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts," according to the Library of Congress's "About LGBT Pride Month" webpage. "LGBT Pride Month events attract millions of participants around the world.” This month focuses on raising awareness about and for the LGBT community. LGBT Pride Month involves educating others while also shedding light on the challenges the community encounters. It involves taking a stand against discrimination while promoting equality among all sexualities and gender identities. “There remain many barriers to members of the LGBT
The 7th-annual Little Apple Pride in City Park on April 16, 2016. community that come from continued stigma and lack of knowledge and understanding about sexuality and gender identity,” Brandon Haddock, LGBT Re-
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of the fear of discrimination.” Education is an essential factor toward the progression and acceptance of the LGBT community, which includes, but is not
limited to, history, terminology and identification. “The threat of homophobia and transphobia is still a reality for most community members;
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there remains a lack of understanding that queer culture, encompassing the LGBT identities, is affected by a loss of history and identity,” Haddock said. “Change continues to occur as more people educate themselves.” Education is key, especially when asking questions about the LGBT community. Adam Carr, junior in management and president of Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA), said addressing certain questions can provoke emotional responses from members of the LGBT community. Expressing sensitivity is vital when addressing particular issues within the community. “As people learn and begin to understand the spectrums of sexuality, gender expression and attraction, there has been a greater push for growth and acceptance of the diversity that our community has to offer society,” Carr said in an email interview. “Since the first pride marches and riots of Stonewall, our community has seen a growing number of support from all types of individuals.” LGBT Pride Month allows members and allies of this community to build a stronger communal identity and advocacy while also celebrating diversity.
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Manhattan Local Events Calendar: June 7-13 NICHOLAS CADY THE COLLEGIAN
ACOUSTICS IN THE AMPHITHEATER
June 8, 2017, 6 - 8 p.m. at Liquid Art Winery and Estate, located at 1745 Wildcat Creek Road. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair to see Tim Strathman Band play live at the outdoor Oak Grove Amphitheater found at Liquid Art Winery and Estate. Wine and hard cider are available for purchase. A food truck will also be on site.
“GYPSY”
June 9 - 11, June 16-18 and June 23-25 at 7:30 p.m. at Columbian Theatre, located at 521 Lincoln Avenue in Wamego, Kansas. A classic transformation tale, “Gypsy” follows the story of young Louise and her journey from demure darling to the extravagant Gypsy Rose Lee. Opening night will feature dinner catered by Friendship House.
ARTS IN THE PARK CONCERT: BILLY MCGUIGAN
June 9 at 8-10 p.m. at Larry Norvell Band Shell, Manhattan City Park. A night of music in Manhattan City Park will feature the energetic rock performance of Billy McGuigan.
JOSH ABBOTT BAND
June 9 at 8:15-11 p.m. at The Hat, located at 1315 Laramie Street. Josh Abbott, Austin Davis, Preston Wait, Edward Villanueva, James Hertless, Caleb Keeter and David Fralin make up this Texas country band whom have released four studio albums.
LITTLE APPLE DUCK DASH
June 10 at 9-11:30 a.m. at CiCo Park. Stop by the third annual Little Apple Duck Dash at CiCo Park hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan. Event will feature local vendors and prizes.
MANHATTAN AREA GARDEN TOUR
June 11 at 1-5 p.m. at The Gardens at Kansas State University, located at 1500 Denison Avenue. The 29 annual Manhattan Garden Tour will guide visitors through six Manhattan residential gardens, as well as the gardens at the K-State campus. Tickets may be purchased from Riley County Extension office or a local garden center.
DAVID BLAINE LIVE
June 13 at 8 p.m. at McCain Auditorium, located at 1501 Goldstein Circle. Magician, illusionist and stunt artist David Blaine brings his first-ever North American tour to McCain Auditorium on the K-State campus.
Little Apple Duck Dash to be hosted Saturday DEAUNDRA ALLEN THE COLLEGIAN
The Little Apple Duck Dash, a fundraiser to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan, will occur at CiCo Park on June 10. The event begins at 9 a.m., and the race starts at 11:30 a.m. The event is free to attend and open to the public. The event will have food vendors, mascots and a duck “tattoo” station, among other activities. Purchasing one duck provides one week of after school snacks for a Boys and Girls Club member. For every 12 ducks purchased, the funds provide an after school, semester-long scholarship for one individual student. You must be 18 or older to adopt a duck. A minimum $5 donation is requested at the time of the adoption. There are nine Boys and Girls Clubs operating in Manhattan that serve more than 950 children each day and 2,400 children each year. The Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan's goal is to sell 5,000 rubber ducks by the time of the event. At the time of publication, the fundraiser was just over its half way mark.
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Then six-year-old Jonah Stinson, resident of Wamego, practices his duck call at Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan’s Little Apple Duck Dash at Tuttle Creek Pond on June 13, 2015. The top three ducks to cross the finish line will win prizes. First place is $1,000 cash, second place is $750 cash and third place is a $500 shopping spree at Manhattan Town Center. Winners do not have to be present to win a prize. In case of poor weather, three ducks will be selected at ran-
dom as the grand prize winners. Individuals interested in adopting a duck can purchase them online, at Manhattan Town Center or at any location of the event's 15 corporate and local sponsors. Ducks are available for adoption up to an hour before the race.
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OPINION: Discrimination does not end with a press release JAKKI FORESTER THE COLLEGIAN
Kansas State University seems to have had a volatile year in regard to having multiple occurrences of discrimination and violence toward various marginalized populations. As a student who has been enrolled at this university for six years, completed two bachelor's degrees and is halfway through a master's degree, this past academic year was one of the most disheartening to date. Yet, the university has seemingly side-stepped every opportunity to try to improve conditions for marginalized students on this campus. K-State has released multiple press releases after incidents have occurred. But from a student perspective, the university has done nothing to actually change the conditions on campus that breed this behavior and allow members of the campus community to deem it acceptable.
One of the most prominent instances that occurred this past academic year was when a noose was found on the Friday before finals week. According to a May 5 K-State Division of Communications and Marketing press release, a noose was found hanging on a tree on campus. Yes, for those unaware, you read that correctly. A noose was found on campus. A symbol deeply inscribed from when predominantly white communities would gather to lynch people of color as a sign of communal racism and general hate toward people of color. Within the May 5 press release, the university disclosed minimal information and reminded the public about the Principles of Community at K-State. The Principles of Community are broad statements explaining how those involved with K-State are honest, have integrity and value inclusion and diversity. These are broad, blanket statements are often not read by members of the K-State
community and have no real effect on individual attitudes or value systems. Three days after the initial press release, on May 8, President Richard Myers published another press release explaining how and why a noose is unwelcome at K-State. While explaining what visceral the reactions people of color have to images of a noose, this press release was essentially trying to paint K-State in a positive light through the darkness of this specific event. Take note that it took three full days after the incident for the president of the university to even respond. Then, in the May 8 press release, President Myers detailed how the act of hanging a noose from a tree is unwelcome at K-State. Nowhere in the press release or in any other information released from the university has he or others in the administration detailed or explained any steps the university wants to or should take to prevent incidents like this from happening again. The solution President
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Myers offered was for K-State community members in socially privileged positions to reach out to black K-State students, faculty and staff to better understand the violence of this act. But here is the problem with this solution: it is not the responsibility of marginalized communities to teach those in power and who have privilege how and why marginalized communities experience oppression. It is for those in positions of power and privilege to learn about and understand the systems they are complacent in and begin to dismantle these systems that oppress members of our community and society. K-State has a racial discrimination problem. A press release or set of press releases is not going to solve the deep-seated institutional problems occurring at this university. K-State can not hide behind the guise of blanket statements to protect their image when students are fearing for their lives on campus. This university needs to
seriously reconsider how it values diverse communities. Diversity of all kinds needs to be centered in the university's initiatives to create safe spaces for all students and faculty. K-State is constantly striving for recruitment and retention of students of color and faculty members of color and other marginalized populations. But if students and faculty members of color are fearing for their lives at this university because of the sociopolitical climate of this campus, these goals will not be reached. We are all a K-State family. But that statement is as superficial as the K-State Principles of Community. Jakki Forester is a graduate student in communication studies. 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.
“WHAT DO YOU DO TO STAY HEALTHY AND ACTIVE DURING THE SUMMER?”
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“I play tennis, walk to class and walk whenever I have the option to when I am at work or hanging out with friends.”
“I stay healthy and active with my job as a lifeguard for the City of Manhattan. Aside from swimming, I do 100 push-ups a day.”
“I spend time working out at the recreation center. I try to make sure to never miss a day there during the summer.”
“I have my fencing club to keep me healthy, which is great because it remains active during the summer. To keep my brain healthy and active, I have my research and school work.”
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Exclusive Butterfly Trail hike promotes education, conservation of Konza Prairie ALEXCIA RODRIGUEZ THE COLLEGIAN
With summer almost in full swing, the Konza Prairie Biological Station hosted its annual Wildflower Walk on June 4. “Preparation for the Wildflower Walk takes many forms,” Jill Haukos, director of education for the Konza Prairie Environmental Program, said. “The docent guides work for years to know and identify the wildflowers proficiently, so their efforts are certainly appreciated.” The Wildflower Walk is an annual fundraising event for the Konza Environmental Education Program (KEEP). Donna McCullum, president of the Friends of the Konza Prairie, said the program aims to educate young students about the prairie while allowing them to participate in hands-on research. “We are here to provide a site for ecological researchers to study how a healthy prairie reacts to climate, fire and grazing,” Haukos said. “In addition to research, our job is to share our information with the public. The Wildflower Walk is one of the avenues for accomplishing this.” The event was held along the Butterfly Trail, which is not open to the public throughout the year. During the Wildflower
Walk, visitors were educated about the importance of the Konza Prairie. Participants learned about the different types of flowers, grasses and natural environmental factors that impact the prairie. “I think this is a very special time on the tallgrass prairie,” Haukos said. “The end of May and the beginning of June. It is at this time that the wildflowers are really resplendent in their colors, diversity and bloom quality.” The event not only promoted the Konza Prairie's natural environment but also the necessity to conserve its natural resources. “We want to preserve the prairie and make the public understand why it is so important to preserve the prairie,” McCullum said. “We have about 150 experiments going on from all over the world.” The Konza Prairie is a place for everyone, whether it is intended for exploring, learning or appreciating. “I think the Konza gives everyone an outlet to feel different than the ordinary,” Arnoldo Ruiz, senior in social work and attendee of the Wildflower Walk, said. “I think the coolest part about the Wildflower Walk was seeing a side of the Konza that people do not often get to see and seeing how so many different people shared the experience. It is awesome how the walk had the
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Vistors of Konza Prairie Wildflower Walk on Sunday, June 4, reference their flower guide, provided by the nonprofit Friends of the Konza Prairie. power to bring people together.” The Wildflower Walk allowed visitors to further understand and appreciate the natural beauty of the Konza Prairie. “I most enjoy when a visitor ‘connects’ for the first time with the prairie,” Haukos said. “[I enjoy] when their eyes light up as the realization hits them the prairie is an amazingly beautiful place and it is their ecosystem — a sense of pride and ownership has been established between the visitor and the prairie.” Haukos said that more than
96 percent of tallgrass prairies have been converted for other uses, such as home developments and agricultural fields. The Konza Prairie remains unmanipulated. “We're extremely lucky to have the tallgrass prairie near our community,” Haukos said. “We appreciate all that folks do to help us get the word out about the need to understand, manage and conserve the prairie. That includes the university, school children and the residents of the Flint Hills.”
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REVIEW: ‘Wonder Woman’, the superheroine we need STEPHANIE WALLACE THE COLLEGIAN
Iris LoCoco | THE COLLEGIAN GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Do not let the pressure of classes get you stuck in that stodgy, analytical mindset. You will freeze up like a deer in the headlights and never get anything done. Lighten up a little. Go with the flow. Embrace your stupid. CANCER (June 21 - July 22): A friend is in need of your help, and you will not hesitate—even though you should—to give it to them. Do not search out the whole story. You will be sorry if you do. This is an ugly one, and the less you know, the better you can feel about yourself when it is all over.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): Put that well-hidden charm and charisma to good use and turn on the charm with that special dude or lady you have been not-so-conspicuously eyeing up. That is, if you can handle the mental strain required for such a sweeping romantic overture on top of your heavy course load. You can not afford another failing grade, and alas, romance is your worst subject. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): The Stars know that being thrifty goes against your natural inclinations, but you really need to stop throwing cash around trying to appear impressive and well-off. Google “basic budgeting” and educate yourself, because at the rate you are going, you can hardly afford to pay attention.
LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22): Out with the old and in with the new. That is your mantra this week, Leo. Now is the time to drop anything that tires and bores you like a hot potato. Including that stinker of a relationship you have been holding onto for some reason -- the Stars will never understand.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): Take advantage of the fresh start the summer semester has afforded you and get to work on your goals. Those lofty plans have been hanging over your head like a storm cloud, so get in gear. You have only a small window of clarity and a huge backlog of tasks to put into motion before it snaps shut on your lazy ass.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22): Spending this week straightening out all of those little niggling problems, one at a time. Slowly, though. That way, the unfortunate soul you are passing the buck to will not realize the small responsibility you unloaded upon them is interconnected with all of the larger, hairier problems they’re also now responsible for until it is too late
PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): The true reason for your indecision about damn near everything is that you feel like you do not have enough information. Fire up Google, go to the library and spend time looking under every rock in town if you have to. Do stop until you have found it. But wait…do you even know what you are looking for?
LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22): This week finds you injecting hidden meaning and nuance into every detail, dissecting every twist and turn of conversation, and paying rapt attention to the most mundane of details until you are completely wrapped up in the minutiae. You are really at the top of your intellectual game this week, Libra—no wonder your friends were so annoyed.
ARIES (March 21 - April 19): Every single person you cross paths with this week will try your frayed nerves with their nonstop kvetching and vapid prattling on. Take a deep breath, count to ten, smile and nod and then withdraw as fast as you can. Step quickly and do not make eye contact. At this point, it is the only way you will avoid committing a felony.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21): The better angels of your virtue have been hinting to you that it is time to bury the hatchet, clear the air and drop all of those deep-seated grudges you were holding onto for months. Gosh, what are you going to do with all of that extra energy now? You better get a hobby (or three).
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): The start of this semester might seem like an uphill struggle, but you have to trust that things will level back out eventually if you just persevere. Or you could just stop fighting gravity and take a tuck-and-roll tumble down the hill instead. Might be more fun that way.
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“In my opinion, I think [the] queer community needs people to actively listen to their concerns and issues,” Carr said. “We need people to get out and speak up for our rights and freedoms that [are not] being afforded to us.” In effort to recognize equality, the Manhattan City Commission passed a nondiscrimination ordinance, which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes. It was implemented on Nov. 1, 2016. “Having protections such as this (nondiscrimination ordinance) granted to us is a testament to the ever-changing perspectives (toward) queer people,” Carr said. “We need
to make sure that this push (for) progressive diversity continues in our country for all persons.” Local organizations, including K-State, have established efforts to provide support and other services for the LGBT community. On-campus services include the LGBT Resource Center, SAGA, Gender Collective, oSTEM (Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and Broad Spectrum. Off-campus services in the local area include the Flint Hills Human Rights Project, Junction City Teddy Bears and the Manhattan High School Gay-Straight Alliance. “At K-State, I believe that we have made real progress in alleviating discrimination toward sexuality and gender identity minorities, but
we still have much more to achieve,” Haddock said. “The same principles of fear of outing, continued discrimination, etcetera, that we see in everyday life in the community at large can prevent individuals from reporting discrimination.” LGBT community members and allies can cooperate to work toward improving efforts, awareness and acceptance. Acquiring knowledge and providing support will serve as an essential contribution in regards to the LGBT community. “Always remember those who have come before us and know the history of where Pride celebrations come from and why,” Haddock said. “Know your own history, respect each other [and] love one another.”
I saw "Wonder Woman" last Friday. I was not disappointed. Even though I am a die-hard Marvel fan, DC impressed me with this film. Rather than deliver viewers another gritty and dark movie, Patty Jenkins, director of "Wonder Woman", and Diana Prince, played by Gal Gadot, brought new life into the DC franchise. With "Wonder Woman" leading a new era of Justice League movies, I am tentatively hopeful that DC will finally be able to accomplish what Marvel was able to create with their cinematic universe. True to her feminist
origins, Prince lives up to her title. Prince is both strong and compassionate, but she is naïve, too. It is satisfying to watch her grow up literally and figuratively throughout the movie. The story starts off a little too slow-paced, but seeing Prince’s childhood on Themyscira is necessary to appreciate how she develops as a character. I loved the relationships between Prince, her mother Hippolyta and her aunt Antiope, who are her role models. They disagree on how to raise Prince, but they both show how they love her. When Prince meets Steve Trevor, played by Chris Pine, the action finally begins. Prince’s first interaction with Trevor is cute and funny. They
have no idea what to make of each other. I enjoyed watching them figure each other out and learn to love one another. When Prince and Trevor fight, Trevor took a backseat to Prince and the Amazon warriors. He helps, but the Amazons steal the show. I am happy to report I never saw any egregious shots of the ladies’ bosoms or butts. Yes, they wore short skirts and had bare shoulders, but their outfits favored agility over defense. In an industry rife with sexualized characters, I was glad "Wonder Woman" avoided the worst of it. Soon Prince heeded her
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call to action and left Themyscira with Trevor. The plot became a bit predictable as they traveled to London. They rounded up some sidekicks. But there was a twist at the end of the film that made up for the film's
predictability. I think one of the weakest areas of "Wonder Woman" was the portrayal of Trevor’s friends. I did not like any of these characters when they were first introduced. They were portrayed like two-dimensional stereotypes of the typical
bumbling sidekicks in most action movies. After I saw them in action and learned more about their backstories, I realized they were not just stereotypes. They acted like disreputable hooligans, but are so much more. "Wonder Woman" is as much about the good in hu-
manity as it is about evil. We all want to believe humankind is good, and darkness is caused by forces beyond our control. Prince represents this desire. Her struggle to understand men and the world beyond her island makes her relatable, even as she deflects bullets.
"Wonder Woman" is more than just a movie about female empowerment. It is a film that challenges viewers to recognize people are more than what they may appear to be.
Stephanie Wallace is a senior in English. The views and opinions expressed in this review 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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Aggieville/Downtown East Campus Close to town
CALL 785-370-6355 E-mail
classifieds@kstatecollegian.com
Deadlines Classified ads must be placed by noon the day before you want your ad to run. Classified display ads must be placed by 4 p.m. two working days prior to the date you want your ad to run.
Place An Ad Go to Kedzie 103 (across from the K-State Student Union.) Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Classified Rates 1 DAY - $15.10 4 DAYS - $22.50 for 20 words or less for 20 words or less 20¢ per word for each word over 20 35¢ per word for each word over 20 2 DAYS - $17.10 for 20 words or less 25¢ per word for each word over 20 3 DAYS - $20.15 for 20 words or less 30¢ per word for each word over 20
5 DAYS - $25.05 for 20 words or less 40¢ per word for each word over 20 (consecutive day rate)