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Austin Patrick, freshman in mechanical and nuclear engineering, and Toalson Holt, sophomore in architectural engineering, encourage each other before the capture the flag game in the Quad on Monday.
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Student firefighters ‘always learning’ on, off the job JENA ERNSTING THE COLLEGIAN
Just as Brooke Harshaw, graduate student in agricultural education and student firefighter, was about to explain what led her to pursue firefighting, a bell-like noise reverberated through the station. She paused. “I might have to go,” Harshaw said. The bell sounded again. This time with a second, more high pitch tone following the bell. Harshaw’s face instantly became more serious. “I’ve got to go,” she said. As suddenly as the first bell sounded, firefighters began emerging from every direction, and in a blink of an eye they were gone. The Manhattan Fire Department offers a student firefighter program for students enrolled full time at Kansas State or Manhattan Christian College, according to the City of Manhattan website. Harshaw is not the only student firefighter employed at the Manhattan Fire Department. She said there are four other student firefighters. Luke Fischer, senior in social sciences and fourth-year student firefighter, went through the Manhattan fire academy the summer after his senior year of high school. Fischer said he pursued firefighting as a college job because he saw firefighting as a career and as a good way to build experience and his resume. “I hope to one day be a firefighter paramedic,” Fischer said. Like Fischer, Josh Payne, sophomore in personal financial planning, said he knew he wanted to be involved in the firefighting profession, whether it was through volunteer firefighting, which he began doing
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Josh Payne, sophomore in personal financial planning, is in his first year in the student firefighter program. He became interested in the program because his dad has been a volunteer firefighter for 22 years. at 16 years old, or as a career. Payne said going through the Manhattan fire academy provided a more intense and indepth training compared to his volunteer training. “Every single one of the guys is willing to help you with anything you ask,” Payne said. “They want you to learn and grow and become a better firefighter just as much as you want to. They’re all great guys to look
up to.” During the school year, Payne arrives at the fire station ready for work at 5 p.m. and leaves at 8 a.m. the following morning. He said when he arrives at the station, he prepares his gear by the truck so he is ready to go at a moment’s notice. “You really develop a bond with (the crew) when you work 24 hours at a time or even over
the nights,” Payne said. “It’s just like being on a sports team where you get to know each other very well and get really close with them.” Payne said the shifts rotate so student firefighters work every other day for about a week then have four days off, which is similar to the schedules of career firefighters. “You’re always learning, you learn to not be complacent
and that will carry on to other jobs as well,” Payne said. Payne and Harshaw both come from firefighting backgrounds, where each of their fathers were volunteer firefighters. Payne’s father volunteered for 22 years and Harshaw’s father volunteered for around 23 years. Like their fathers, Harshaw and Payne both said they want to continue firefighting in the
future. Although firefighting is not the safest of jobs, Payne said his family is proud of him and of the career service aspect of his job. Payne said he also values the relationships and friendships he is building along the way. “It’s a great opportunity, and there is no other job like it for a student,” Payne said.
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Life of Radina’s barista: Coffee addiction, making friends getting together talking about their days and unwinding; it’s a really cool feel,” Baker said. While Baker enjoys sharing his coffee addiction with the rest of Manhattan, his favorite part about working at Radina’s is, hands down, the people. “I love being here in the mornings because everyone is such a big personality,” Baker said. “If you can get to know someone when they’re sleep deprived, coming in after just getting ready, and become friends with them then you can become friends with them under any circumstance.” Bethany Schifferdecker, junior in political science, who is
known to stop by the local joint two to three times a week, said it’s hard to overlook the cheery atmosphere Radina’s employees give off. “They are all really nice and helpful,” Schifferdecker said. “If I have any questions about the coffee or anything they answer them. They’ve always been really friendly.” Schifferdecker said that with locations popping up all over both on and off campus, Radina’s is a very convenient place to stop in. Besides simply being a coffeehouse, Schifferdecker said it’s also a great option for people looking for a place to grab lunch, study and catch up with friends.
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Sonjay Baker, junior in agricultural communication and journalism, pours milk to make his favorite hot drink, a chocolate vanilla cappuccino, at Radina’s in Aggieville on Monday.
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Sonjay Baker, a Radina’s Coffeehouse and Roastery barista has spent the past two and a half years preparing hundreds of students’ and locals’ drinks. Soon after coming to Kansas State, Baker, who is a junior in agricultural communication and journalism, developed a coffee addiction and couldn’t see himself working anywhere else. “I didn’t drink coffee be-
fore college at all,” Baker said. “I came to K-State and immediately started drinking coffee because that’s the adult thing to do and got hooked in coffee culture. After being [at Radina’s] every night for weeks I decided this was the only place for me to work.” Also, according to Baker, the atmosphere in the local coffeehouse differs greatly from morning to afternoon to night. “During the mornings we have a lot more time to talk oneon-one with people, ask how
their days are going, like two friends talking,” Baker said. But shifting into the afternoon, Baker said business picks up during the lunch rush, busying employees with getting customers their lunches as quickly as possible and assisting them with setting up meetings, on top of getting customers their afternoon caffeine fix. “It’s a lot more business and a lot less jovial,” Baker said. “There’s a lot less kidding around.” Avid customers, such as
Mackenzie Penny, sophomore in chemical engineering, who would stop by about four times a week last semester, said despite the influx in customers during lunch hours, it doesn’t seem to affect the employees’ speediness. “They’re really fast; I could get in and out in like four minutes,” Penny said. Once the afternoon rush is over, Baker said he loves the nighttime vibe, describing it as a polar opposite of the afternoon activity. “It’s a lot more chill, people
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Wefald Hall residents compete in classic game Residents from the new Wefald Hall gathered to compete in a capture the flag game between the top three and bottom three floors in the Quad on Monday. The floors were divided into the red and green teams. After a long stalemate of play, the green team came out on top in the final minutes of play.
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Wefald Hall residents gather to prepare for their capture the flag game in the Quad on Monday.
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The green team surges through defenders in an attempt to obtain the red flag during the capture the flag game in the Quad on Monday.
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Insider perspective: Sorority recruitment involves trusting difficult, flawed process MCLAIN HYMER THE COLLEGIAN
If a random passerby walked into the Kansas State Student Union on Friday evening, Aug. 19, they most likely would’ve been taken aback by the outpouring of chants and excited chatter being produced by the entire sorority community gathered in one building. Eagerly awaiting the reward of a brand new pledge class after a long and exhausting week of recruitment, each of the 13 chapters on campus were huddled into groups bearing matching shirts and signs with the names of their soon-to-be new members. The atmosphere could be described as nothing less than electric, with chants repeatedly echoing across the building. The intense happiness on each woman’s face was obvious as the new members flung themselves into the arms of the group of the girls they would now call sisters. However, what couldn’t be observed during this were the flaws in the system that led to this excitement. I personally have had a great experience with greek life and believe that it has had an incredibly positive impact on my life and the lives of many others. That being said, going through recruitment for the first time as an active member this year has opened my eyes to the fact that sorority life and the process one must go through to be a part of it, even on a campus as inclusive and supportive as K-State, is less than perfect. The greek community on our campus makes a pointed effort to make sure that any woman who completes the
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McLain Hymer, sophomore in family studies and human services and psychology, is a member of Pi Beta Phi. process of recruitment will receive an invitation to join a chapter, which is a privilege that women at many other schools are not lucky enough to have. However, the fact of the matter is, not everyone finds their home in the greek community after going through recruitment, and this can happen for various reasons. The unfortunate truth about sorority recruitment is that each chapter can only offer a certain number of spots for its new pledge class. Because of this, hearts are continuously broken throughout the week when a potential new member thought she would fit in well after her conversations at a chapter during a round, and then finds out the next day when she receives her schedule
that those feelings were not reciprocated. Going through this process as an active member who helps make these tough decisions made this issue so much more relevant to me. Through my chapter, I have found a place where I am supported and loved unconditionally, and I want every woman who is going through recruitment to find a place that treats them the same way. It is difficult to accept the reality that every year, there are women who go through this process and don’t find what I have found in the greek community. So now that I’ve acknowledged the inherent imperfections of the sorority recruitment process, how can I continue to preach that this system should be trusted by
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anyone participating in it? I guess it all comes back to my belief that everything happens for a reason. No matter what organization or group you are a part of, whether it be greek or not, you are lucky to be on a campus that feels like home to so many. So, even if you went through recruitment this year and didn’t find the forever home you were expecting, I truly believe that if you look hard enough, you will find the people that you are supposed to be surrounded by here at K-State. McLain Hymer is a sophomore in family studies and psychology and a member of Pi Beta Phi. Please send comments to opinion@ kstatecollegian.com.
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Ertz officially named starter against No. 8 Stanford SHELTON BURCH THE COLLEGIAN
Junior Jesse Ertz will start at quarterback for the Kansas State Wildcats when they open up their season against No. 8 Stanford Friday night, K-State head football coach Bill Snyder announced Monday during the weekly Big 12 teleconference. Ertz, who rushed for five yards on a single play against South Dakota before being injured and missing the remainder of last season, was thought by many to be the likely starter. File Photo by Evert Nelson | THE COLLEGIAN
Jesse Ertz poses for a photo during media day at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 6.
Monday’s announcement, however, was the first time Snyder himself commented definitively on who held the lead in the battle for the starting quarterback position. Last year, then-junior quarterback Joe Hubener started 11 games for the Wildcats, throwing for 1,837 yards, nine touchdowns and 10 interceptions, while also rushing for 613 yards and 13 touchdowns. Ertz, however, had a strong spring game, showing flashes not only of the arm power Hubener had, but also of a dual-threat ability after he broke off a 45yard run against the first-team defense, according to Tim Everson’s Collegian article “5 takeaways from Saturday’s Purple and White Spring Game.” One of the biggest question marks, however, will be if the defense Ertz shined against back
in the spring game is comparable to the one he’ll face Friday. While K-State finished last season tied for ninth nationally in the number of sacks their defense recorded with 38, Stanford enters the game with national title aspirations. Ertz’s consistency was what set him apart from the competition for the starting role Saturday, Snyder said in the teleconference. “He’s in all reality just been more consistent than the other two (competing quarterbacks),” Snyder said. “The consistency part of it going into the first ballgame is extremely important to us and (Ertz) has demonstrated that to a greater degree.” Ertz will not be the only first-time starter in the game at quarterback, however. Redshirt junior Ryan Burns will start at quarterback for the Cardinal,
and redshirt sophomore Keller Chryst will also see time, according to an Aug. 24 ESPN article. Both were backups last season to Kevin Hogan, who was the winningest quarterback in school history and was later drafted in the fifth round by the Kansas City Chiefs. “Both (Burns and Chryst) were inexperienced as far as being on the field, but (Burns has) been in the program for a considerable amount of time,” Snyder said. “He’s taken an awful lot of repetition.” Burns also gets to start the season at home, which should help, Snyder said. “I would anticipate that he’s going to play well,” Snyder said. K-State heads to Palo Alto, California, this week to take on the Cardinal at 8 p.m. on Friday. The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1.
Top 10 power rankings for 2016 Big 12 defensive football players RILEY GATES
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1. MALIK JEFFERSON, SOPHOMORE LB, TEXAS
Texas was right in the middle of the pack last year in scoring defense, allowing 30.3 points per game and finishing fifth in that category. Malik Jefferson, as a freshman, was a huge part of it. He recorded 61 total tackles and 2.5 sacks. Jefferson will have a lot of weight on his shoulders this year, a year that could be critical for head coach Charlie Strong’s job security.
2. JORDAN THOMAS, JUNIOR CB, OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma is going to be a top team in this conference. You could say that is because of Baker Mayfield and Samaje Perine, but don’t
forget about the Sooners’ defense, which Jordan Thomas will help lead. Thomas recorded 46 total tackles from his corner spot and tallied five interceptions. That type of a pass defender will be huge for a conference known for throwing the ball all around the field.
3. JORDAN WILLIS, SENIOR DE, KANSAS STATE
Jordan Willis was a monster for Kansas State last year. Willis only had 36 total tackles, but those numbers are skewed by the fact that Willis drew multiple double-teams throughout the year because of his size. And he got bigger, too. Willis is listed at 6 feet 5 inches and weighed in at 258 pounds. He has the capability to burst off the paper this year, if he can overcome those double-team matchups that teams will put on him.
4. JORDAN EVANS,
SENIOR LB, OKLAHOMA
Another part of the talented Sooners’ defense is linebacker Jordan Evans. Evans was one of the most feared linebackers among the entire Big 12 as a junior. Eighty-three total tackles from the linebacker spot made him the 11th-best linebacker statistically.
5. DANTE BARNETT, SENIOR DB, KANSAS STATE
After a shoulder injury ended his season in the first game of 2015, Dante Barnett is healthy and will look to guide the K-State defense in 2016. The Wildcats’ defense clearly struggled to find success without Barnett, who was frequently called the “quarterback of the defense.” The one thing Barnett will have to overcome is the fear of re-injuring himself. see page
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Senior defensive end Jordan Willis waves as he is introduced as a 2016 team captain prior to the annual Purple-White Spring Game on April 23 in Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
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Flag etiquette overridden by First Amendment rights KELSEY KENDALL THE COLLEGIAN
Major athletes are faced with thousands of eyes watching them, prepared to criticize them for any slight offense. When social media blew up about Kaepernick sitting down during the national anthem, it was to be expected. Kaepernick explained his decision to sit was a political statement about the treatment of African Americans, according to Steve Wyche’s NFL article “Colin Kaepernick explains why he sat during the national anthem.” Demands for punishment and accusations of being un-American flooded Facebook comments on this topic. What is most un-Ameri-
can about this situation is the complete and utter disregard for the First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Kaepernick’s actions might not be deemed as socially acceptable, but that’s the beauty of living in America. Let me start by explaining that I grew up in a military family. I was raised to respect and appreciate the American flag and what it represents. I love America and the soldiers who have fought and continue to fight for our freedoms. Those freedoms include the freedom of speech. So while I might not agree with Kaepernick sitting during the national anthem, I understand and respect his right to do so as a protest to today’s social climate. Anyone who believes in the Constitution should understand this.
Facebook users, though, don’t seem to share that opinion. Aside from calling him extremely rude names, many are saying Kaepernick should experience some sort of punishment. “I think Colin Kaepernick should be fined for every game that he will not stand for the national anthem,” David Unger, Facebook user, posted. Basically, many people are saying Kaepernick, and anyone else who shares his belief, should be punished for practicing their right to freedom of speech. It’s a simple, fundamental right that is written right into the First Amendment that Americans hold dear to their hearts, yet so many seem to only believe it when it’s in favor of America. Kaepernick should be able to protest what he believes are wrongdoings toward a group of
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6. FISH SMITHSON, SENIOR DB, KANSAS
Due to how bad the Jayhawks were in 2015, it is no surprise how many tackles Fish Smithson recorded. At the same time, Smithson was the No. 1 ranked player in solo tackles with 87 total. Kansas might be able to win a few games this year, and Smithson will be a huge part of that.
7. JOSH CARRAWAY, SENIOR DL, TCU
TCU has stout defenses year in and year out. That’s just a fact. The Horned Frogs were third in the Big 12 last year defensively, and Josh Carraway was part of it. He only recorded 46 tackles, but also had a monstrous
nine sacks. An intimidating pass rush could be huge to have in this conference.
8. CHAD WHITENER, JUNIOR LB, OKLAHOMA STATE
I think Oklahoma State is going to be right up there with Oklahoma for the Big 12 Championship this year. To do that, they’ll need a stout defense. Chad Whitener will be part of that. Whitener finished with 93 total tackles and two sacks a season ago.
9. ELIJAH LEE, JUNIOR LB, KANSAS STATE
Elijah Lee continues to get bigger, faster and stronger. He is listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 228 pounds. I’m convinced it’s all muscle weight. Lee looks
intimidating without shoulder pads, so I can’t imagine what he’s like on game day. He had 80 total tackles and five sacks in 2015, but those numbers could jump even higher, as many of his teammates are going to be the key players for opposing offenses to stop.
10. JOE DINEEN JR., JUNIOR LB, KANSAS
At Big 12 Media Days in Dallas, Texas, this summer, Joe Dineen’s coach and teammates said that nobody plays harder than him. His 86 tackles and three sacks are just some of what proves that argument. Again, the Jayhawks might struggle to have success this year. But if opposing offenses are plowing up the defensive line, Dineen will be there to stop them at the linebacker spot.
people without being persecuted. Even if it’s an unpopular opinion, he has the right to do so. According to Cornell University Law School, Title 36 U.S. Code lays out exactly how individuals should conduct themselves during the national anthem, with “should” being the operative word. No code, including Title 36, or individual can punish a person for practicing his or her freedom of speech. While not following the code of conduct is considered taboo and maybe disrespectful, demanding retribution is just as, if not more, un-American. Athletes and other high profile people are way more open to criticism and public scrutiny, and
people can be quick to call them unpatriotic and disrespectful toward America and its soldiers. While it is considered more appropriate to stand in silence during the national anthem, not doing so doesn’t have to be a smack in the face to Uncle Sam. The purpose of the First Amendment is to give people the opportunity to discuss and disagree with actions, policies and the current state of the U.S. Calling these people, including Kaepernick, un-American and a “P.O.S.” on Facebook isn’t only rude and obnoxious, it makes no sense. People have the right to express themselves and their patriotism the way they feel like it. Despite Title 36, everyone
can sit, stand, put their hand over their heart or not put their hand over their heart during the national anthem.
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.
Kelsey Kendall is a junior in mass communications. Please send comments to opinion@kstatecollegian.com
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Do your homework. It’s waiting for you. I mean, so is your comfy bed, but sleep is for the weak and weekend.
You’re super energetic this week, and it’s freaking the rest of us out a little. Not to discourage your sudden wave of positive emotions, but it is a very sudden and very drastic change from your usual inner gloom.
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You’re headed in a new direction. Good thing you have a terrible sense of direction.
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DOES HAVING OR NOT HAVING FLAG ETIQUETTE FALL UNDER FREEDOM OF SPEECH, WHY OR WHY NOT?
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I guess it technically falls under freedom of speech, because you have the right to do whatever you want, but I don’t totally agree with not standing during the Pledge of Allegiance or stuff like that.
Yeah, I feel like it is freedom of speech but I feel like you should (have flag etiquette), because it’s our country and people are fighting for our country so it’s like a courteous thing to do.
I would say culturally it’s not accepted (to not have etiquette), but I guess technically if you’re following the absolute of freedom of speech then it doesn’t matter.
It’s an opinion. You shouldn’t be forced to do something you don’t want to do.
I think it does fall under freedom of speech, because I think you do have the right to do whatever you want in America. I don’t really know how else to explain it.
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