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Power of student voting still untapped, Bosco says by HANNAH GREER

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Kansas Voter Registration Application

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Qualifications: If you mark “no” in response to either Question 1 or 2, do not complete this form. Yes No 1. Are you a citizen of the United States of America? Yes No 2. Will you be 18 years of age on or before Election Day?

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Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day, and K-State Votes will hold a registration drive all around Kansas State’s Manhattan campus that day. Hayley Spellman, governmental relations chair and senior in political science and communication studies, said the campaign is a collaborative effort between the Student Governing Association, assorted faculty, the League of Women Voters, Loud Light, Leadership Studies’ HandsOn, the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy and Housing and Dining Services. “It’s important to start a conversation at the peer-topeer level and Tuesday’s [voter registration drive] is a great opportunity to do that,” Spellman said. “It makes the students we engage with more comfortable when talking about politics, elections and voting, and we hope they continue these conversations with their own friends and family.” There will be eight locations across campus for students to register at. The first, inside the K-State Student Union, will open at 8 a.m. and run until 5 p.m, and another in Bosco Plaza will run during the same time frame.

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KSU fall blood drive begins today DENE DRYDEN

THE COLLEGIAN

The American Red Cross’ signature white vans will roll onto campus this week for the annual fall blood drive at Kansas State. Jan Hale, external communications manager for the Red Cross, said the goal for this drive is 550 blood donations. Because of Hurricane Florence’s recent impact in several states, donations are critical. According to a Sept. 20 Red Cross press release, “nearly 200 Red Cross blood drives in the southeast were forced to cancel, resulting in more than 5,200 uncollected blood donations.” Potential donors can assist the Red Cross’ relief efforts not only through blood donation, but also with financial gifts. This week’s campus blood drive will be held in the K-State Student Union and the Putnam Hall Lobby. Donors can give blood in the Union from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. In Putnam, the Red Cross will facilitate donations from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call 1-800-733-2767, visit redcrossblood.org or use the Blood Donor app to schedule an appointment.

Kansas Supreme Court to hold special session in Manhattan SARAH MOYER

THE COLLEGIAN

The Kansas Supreme Court will hear two cases during a special session at Manhattan High School on Monday, marking the court’s first special session in Manhattan. The session will begin at 6:30 p.m., but attendees are encouraged to arrive early for a security

In K-State’s congressional district, 9.6 percent of eligible voters are college students. Within the entire state of Kansas, students make up 7.7 percent of the voting population. “Numbers talk,” Bosco said. Bosco said he is confident that his students at K-State could sway elections, since several elections in Kansas come down to just a few hundred votes, as was demonstrated in the recent Republican primary earlier this year in which Secretary of State Kris Kobach beat Gov. Jeff Colyer by a margin that has been referred to as “razor thin” by National Public Radio. Hayley Spellman, chair of the governmental relations committee for Student Governing Association and senior in political science and communication studies, said students are being left out of the conversation.

checkpoint. Certain items will be restricted for entry, including food or drinks, large bags, large purses, backpacks, computer cases, briefcases, knives, pepper spray, firearms, weapons or electronic devices. On Friday, the court announced a change, stating it will now hear the State of Kansas v. Julia Colleen Evans, according to the Clerk of the Appellate Courts re-

“We were given the power to vote, use that power,” Spellman said. “Make your voice heard.” Bosco said the “cold and calculated” system then turns and further disenfranchises students. Both Bosco and Spellman emphasized the importance in becoming involved with critical issues that affect K-State students. Without students, legislators pay more attention to other pressing issues. Voting brings issues that students care about to the front of the table, such as education and funding. Bosco said if students want education funding to be a higher priority, they have to pay attention to the elected officials that come into office because they are directly tied to how much money comes out of students’ pockets. In the meantime, students at K-State have opportunities to partake in political discussions. Sept. 25 is National Voter Registration Day, and to cele-

cords. The case was originally filed in Dickinson County. The second case from Wyandotte County is State of Kansas v. Lee Edward Williams, where fair trial is at question. “The Constitution guarantees a fair trial, not a perfect one,” Jeffrey Jackson, professor at Washburn University School of Law, said. Beyond the interest of the cases themselves, Jackson said exposure

brate, the student-run campaign K-State Votes is hosting a voter registration drive with tables set up all around campus. K-State Votes is also working with Housing and Dining Services to create posters that feature a Snapchat code. Students can scan the code and be taken to a website to register to vote. It is a simple form that will only take people five minutes to fill out, Spellman said. Spellman said she believes these small but powerful steps can change the world. If a student is unhappy with the government or is passionate about an issue, they have the ability to be a part of the solution, she said. “K-State students care about one another, they open doors for one another as they enjoy one of the best undergraduate experiences of America,” Bosco said. “This is a campus that is vibrant, and as the dean of students I am suggesting that we take it one step further and vote.”

to the judicial branch of Kansas in this very public manner is educational. “I think it [illustrates] how the trial system works — all of the different decisions the judges have to make in regards to the evidence and how judges have to weigh all of these things to make sure the trial is fair,” Jackson said. “I think it counteracts if your only exposure to the justice system has been in movies.”

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Inside the Engineering Complex, near the Radina’s, there will be a booth open between 1:00 and 4:30 p.m. Between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., there will be a booth in the lobby of Waters Hall and another in the College of Business atrium. From 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., a booth will be set up at Nichols Hall. Another booth will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in the Staley School of Leadership Studies. Lastly, an afternoon table will be open from 4:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on the south entrance of Chester E. Peters Rec-

reational Center. Students must bring a valid identification card, such as a driver’s license or Kansas ID. If they do not have photo identification, they must provide the last four digits of their social security number. Residents must register every time they move, change their name or change their desired political affiliation. To verify your voter status in the state of Kansas, go to the My Voter Registration section on the Kansas Secretary of State website. To vote in the gubernatorial election on Nov. 6, you must be registered by Oct. 16. The last day to request an absentee ballot if you desire to vote in your home district is Oct. 31.

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Football struggles to keep pace with West Virginia’s quick-scoring offense CODY FRIESEN

THE COLLEGIAN

The Kansas State football team began Big 12 play in rough fashion on Saturday, losing 35-6 to No. 12 West Virginia on the road. Heisman candidate quarterback Will Grier led the Mountaineers, dismantling the Wildcat defense, throwing for 356 yards and five touchdowns. K-State quarterbacks Skylar Thompson and Alex Delton did not fare as well, combining for 227 yards and zero touchdowns in the passing game. The Wildcat defense made opportunities for the offense to get itself the lead early in the game, and to even possibly gain some momentum late in the game with four turnovers on the day. There seemed to be promise for K-State after the defense forced two turnovers on West

Virginia’s first two drives of the game, but the Wildcat offense could not capitalize on the opportunities. After recovering a fumble with 7:41 left in the first quarter, K-State was forced to punt. Two plays later, Grier found wide receiver Marcus Simms for an 82-yard touchdown to start the scoring and put the Mountaineers up 7-0 at the 4:46 mark in the first quarter. The second quarter was full of more offensive struggles for the Wildcats. With the score still 7-0 with just under seven minutes to go in the second quarter, K-State was given another opportunity when West Virginia missed a 51-yard field goal attempt. The K-State offense started at its own 34-yard line. Thompson threw the ball to wide receiver Isaiah Zuber for a nine yard gain. Two rushes for no gain and a four yard loss on fourth down gave the ball back

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Sophomore quarterback Skylar Thompson runs the ball in Saturday’s football game against West Virginia. The Wildcats were stifled by the West Virginia Mountaineers 35-6. to West Virginia. West Virginia capitalized on the good field position by marching down the field and scoring on a one-yard touchdown pass from Grier to wide

receiver David Sills V. After another K-State punt late in the first half, the Mountaineers would execute a 57-second, seven play, 73-yard drive that ended in yet another

one-yard touchdown pass from Grier to Sills. With that score, West Virginia went into halftime ahead 21-0 with the game beginning to look out of reach. At the half, K-State failed to get on the scoreboard and accumulated only 77 yards of offense, and was zero-for-five on third down. K-State finally got a third down conversion on the opening drive of the second half, but was forced to settle for a field goal. Kicker Blake Lynch connected from 25-yards out to put the Wildcats on the board, 21-3. The Mountaineers would respond with a 62-yard touchdown pass to Tevin Bush to extend the lead to 28-3. West Virginia took over again at the 8:47 mark of the third quarter, recovering a Justin Silmon fumble at the K-State 17-yard line. Grier found Sills in the end zone for

the third time to put West Virginia up 35-3. An interception late in the third quarter by K-State defensive back Jonathan Durham led to a 38-yard field goal to bring the score to 35-6 at the 13:48 mark in the fourth quarter. The Wildcat defense would get its third interception of the day off backup quarterback Jack Allison, but the offense failed to convert on a fourth down conversion. The Mountaineer offense came out in the victory formation to take a knee and run out the clock, coming out with a 35-6 win. The Wildcats would finish the game with 318 yards on offense, and were held to only 91 rushing yards. The Mountaineers accumulated 464 total yards, with 356 of those yards were through the air. The Wildcats will look to get back on track at home against Texas on Saturday in Manhattan.

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Oklahoma defeats K-State 1-0 in heated match HANNAH GREER THE COLLEGIAN

The sun beat down on Kansas State soccer’s home game Sunday and so did the Sooners on the Wildcats’ hopes for a conference game win. With both teams coming off a loss, K-State and Oklahoma battled in the heat, but OU came out to win 1-0. K-State kicked off, and OU immediately put pressure on the ball. Oklahoma stole the ball and took it down the field, where OU’s Kaylee Dao took a shot straight at the goalkeeper. In the 46th second, the ball was deflected off K-State’s sophomore goalie Emma Malsy and knocked into the back of the net by OU midfielder Ericka Yost. The Sooners took the lead in the first minute of the game. The early goal left K-State unsteady in the first half. Hoping to make up the difference,

the Wildcats pushed to create opportunities, but the Sooners’ pressure made it difficult for K-State to maintain possession. Tension built as Oklahoma had two quick fouls and K-State sophomore midfielder Brookelynn Entz shoved an OU player for not moving out of the way of a free kick. There were nine fouls in the first half, six by OU and three by K-State. The ball remained mostly on K-State’s side as the Sooners continued to press forward. The K-State goalkeeper made crucial saves to keep the Oklahoma lead as small as possible. Yost took a shot heading for the top of the goal. Malsy barely got a fingertip on the ball, knocking it out right above the bar. A minute later she punched the ball from an incoming corner kick out of the goalie box. All five of K-State’s shots on goal were saved by Oklahoma’s goalkeeper McKinley Crone.

In the last ten minutes of the first half, K-State was able to maintain possession and press forward, creating more opportunities, but were unlucky and unable to find the back of the net. The first half ended with Wildcats down 1-0. K-State started the second half with more energy. “We switched it on mentally with a lot more urgency, we created so many chances,” Mike Dibbini, head soccer coach, said to K-State Sports. Two corners and three shot attempts gave the Wildcats a hopeful start to the second half. In the 62nd minute, OU’s Paige Thompson received the first yellow card. Dao quickly followed, earning herself a yellow card a minute later. Frustration in both teams could be seen through the increased physicality of the game. Sophomore defender Avery Green was given a yellow card after hitting heads with Dao.

The resulting free kick in the middle of the field was taken by the OU goalie. The ball soared to the K-State goalie box and was saved by Malsy. As the clock ticked down, K-State continued to push forward trying to respond to Oklahoma’s early goal. However, the Wildcats were unable to score and lost their second conference game 1-0. Coach Dibbini was positive about his team’s performance: “We played a really good game, we were just unlucky trying to find the back of the net,” he said to K-State Sports. On Friday, K-State will travel to play against West Virginia. The game will be broadcast on 101.5 KROCK. Abigail Compton COLLEGIAN MEDIA GROUP

Freshman Emily Crain steps up kick the ball during the game against OU on Sunday.

Men’s, women’s golf teams compete in weekend tournaments ADAM MEYER

THE COLLEGIAN

The Kansas State women’s golf team competed at Lady Paladin Invitational at the par72, 6,278-yard Furman University Golf Course for a threeday tournament Friday through Sunday. On Friday, freshman Briony Bayles had a good day as she shot a 2-over-par 74 in round one of the invitational, finishing in 24th place. As a team, the Wildcats shot their best round of the season so far as they shot a 14-over-par 302, earning an 11th place finish on the scoreboard. In day two of the invitational on Saturday, it was sophomore Reid Isaac who had the big day as she carded a 2-under-par 70. Isaac’s performance put her in 12th place. As a team, the Wildcats improved their score by four strokes, carding a 10-over-par 298 to put themselves two strokes behind

ninth-place Memphis and Tulsa. On Sunday, the final day of the invitational, senior Chloe Weir led the way, carding a 3-under-par 69 that tied her career-low round. She tied for 43rd with a score of a 9-over-par 225. The Wildcats ended the invitational with the lowest round three score, carding an even-par 288. That score moved them up four spots on the scoreboard to finish in seventh place, recording a 54-hole score of 24-over-par 888. Isaac and sophomore Niamh McSherry also had a good day Sunday. Isaac recorded her first top-10 finish of the season and third of her career as she tied for 10th place at oneover-par 217. McSherry shot a 7-over-par 223 that put her in a tie after 35th place. The women’s golf team will next compete on Oct. 8 and 9 at the Illini Invitational in Medinah, Illinois. The K-State men’s golf team competed at the Maui Jim

Intercollegiate at the par-70, 7,091–yard Mirabel Golf Club over the weekend. The Wildcats began with a slow start but finished strong with a three-under-par 280 to end the day Friday in 10th place. Senior Roland Massimino

led the way for the Wildcats as he shot a 5-under-par 70, which tied for 3rd place. Saturday was a rough day for the Wildcats; they dropped four spots to 14th place, carding a 7-over-par 287. Senior Jeremy Gandon and

junior Ben Fernandez both had good performances, shooting a 1-under-par 69. K-State finished day two with a score of 4-over-par 564. On Sunday, the final day of the tournament, it was Massimino who had the big day for the

Wildcats, carding an even-par 70 as he finished the weekend with a 2-under-par 208 to tie for 27th place.

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Indigenous Female Leadership: Disrupting Dominant Discourses Featuring:

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ELIZABETH KRONK WARNER, J.D. Professor of Law and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, School of Law; Director, Tribal Law & Government Center; Affiliate Professor, Indigenous Studies – University of Kansas Keynote – 9:30-10:20 a.m.

ROBIN ZAPE-TAH-HOL-AH MINTHORN, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Educational Leadership and Native American Studies – University of New Mexico Keynote – 10:30-11:20 a.m.

MAGGIE WALTER, Ph.D. Professor of Sociology and Pro Vice-Chancellor, Aboriginal Research and Leadership – University of Tasmania – Oz to Oz Visiting Fulbright Scholar Keynote – 2:30-3:20 p.m.

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OPINION: Your voice counts. Register to vote for America’s sake KYLE HAMPEL

THE COLLEGIAN

The United States midterm elections are speeding toward us, and every college student in America should get registered to vote before Nov. 6. National Voter Registration Day is this Tuesday, so you should be able to find plenty of local resources for getting registered with ease. I’m not nearly as good at

guilt-tripping as my parents are, but personally, I’ll be disappointed if everyone reading this isn’t registered to vote by November. “But why?” you may ask. “Our voting system is unfair and I have very little influence as an individual.” Well, I can’t dispute that first point. The way we vote in the U.S. has numerous issues that are well documented. It’s why a lot of us don’t vote for our favorite candidates

— keeping our least favorite candidate out of office is more important. Unfortunately, politics are not something that can be safely ignored. Lives and livelihoods are at stake with every political decision, so it’s better to engage with a bad system than to stay silent and wonder why you don’t like the way things are. As for the second point, it’s technically true that individual votes have little power.

However, what most people don’t realize is how many voters out there think they don’t have a say. According to the Pew Research Center, voter turnout for midterm elections tends to hover around 40 percent. In other words, about 150 million eligible U.S. voters don’t vote in midterm elections. Maybe your voice doesn’t count, but 150 million voices sure do. The Kansas ballot in this election is going to have sev-

eral offices up for grabs: all four members of Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives, Kansas governor, state representatives and numerous local positions. If you’re not happy with what the people in these political offices are doing (or aren’t doing), go to the polls and vote! It’s why we register, so we can make our voices heard and elect people who actually represent our interests. If you’re still not con-

vinced and you don’t want to vote on Nov. 6, that’s fine — but I don’t want to hear any complaining about the results. Kyle Hampel is a community editor for the Collegian and a senior in English. 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.

OPINION: Vote because you care. Your country deserves it OLIVIA ROGERS THE COLLEGIAN

Political philosopher Russell Kirk once said, “The love of country is nothing more than the love of every man for his wife, child or friend.” I think this quote could be updated to say that the love of country is nothing more than the love of every person for their family, friends and neighborhood. Local politics matter. If you don’t believe me, check your next tax bill. Most of that money will be going to the state. Every time you buy a coffee or complete your grocery haul, you pay a certain amount in sales tax. Decisions on how that money will be spent are made by your state legislators in Topeka. Think about your high school years. Either you or someone you knew went to the local public high school. The members of the school board may have gone to your church. Maybe one was even your best friend’s mom, or your neighbor. The way that your local elementary, middle and high schools are run is directly influenced by the school board members, and their activism is held in high regard at the state level. Who the local sheriff is, where you can buy alcohol, whether or not you can shoot off fireworks on the Fourth of July — all of these decisions are made on a local level. Like it or not, politics influence our day-to-day lives in some shape

or form. What’s exciting is that each of us has the opportunity to shape politics. Showing up at the polls and selecting our favorite candidate may not seem to have the immediate, large-scale impact we desire, but we know that it does make an impact. The Republican primary for the

Kansas governor was decided by a few hundred votes, as were several state representative races. Your vote matters. Voting is more than just enacting the policies you like. It’s about fully participating in the schema of government under which we live.

It’s about expressing our love for country, family, neighbor and friend by caring enough to make one small decision that might just have a large impact. You’ve got nothing to lose, so go vote! Olivia Rogers is a community editor for the Collegian, the public

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monday, september 24, 2018

Banned Books Week celebrates Banned Book Highlight: freedom to seek, express ideas “Perks of Being a Wallflower” ADRIANNA GORDEY THE COLLEGIAN

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In 2017, the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 354 challenges to library, school and university materials. From books on the shelves of school libraries to classroom curriculum, challenges are being made to remove books from the hands of readers. Banned books range from classics like “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee to contemporary young adult novels like “Looking for Alaska” by John Green and children’s books like “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss. Books are banned or challenged for their content and ideology. Many books

on the American Library Association’s Annual top ten lists are there because of profanity, sexually explicit content or LGBTQ themes. Because of continual attempts to censor literary material, Banned Books Week has been celebrated annually since 1982. Banned Books Week 2018 runs from Sunday, Sept. 23 to Saturday, Sept. 29. According to the Banned Books Week website, “Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.” The 2018 theme is

“Banning Books Silences Stories” to prompt people to speak out against the tide of censorship. Organizations across campus will be celebrating Banned Books Week. Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society and the department of English are tabling in the Kansas State Student Union from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Additionally, the two groups are partnering with 91.9 KSDB to read from banned books and discuss them during the radio station’s open mic period from 12:15 to 12:30 p.m. every day of the week. The Collegian will also be publishing a series of reviews of banned books during the week.

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“Perks of Being a Wallflower” chronicles Charlie’s freshman year of high school. Readers venture alongside Charlie as he befriends the school stoners, deals with mental health issues, eats his first pot brownie, gets into fights, falls in love and learns how to participate in life. The book, which chronicles Charlie and his company of misfits’s high school escapades, was first placed on the American Library Association’s list of the ten most challenged books in 2004. An organization of parents in Fairfax, Virginia – Parents Against Bad Books in Schools – argued that students shouldn’t have access to the book’s profanity, descriptions of drug abuse and sexually explicit content. Similar arguments appeared in Texas two years later with the addition of LGBT themes as a reasoning for the book to be banned. Since then, the book has been no stranger to the ALA’s banned or challenged books list, and many other books on the yearly list have shared similar themes and reasons for being banned. “The idea of taking two pages out of context and creating an atmosphere as perverse is offensive to me — deeply offensive,” said Stephen Chbosky, author of “Perks of Being a Wallflower” in a 2015 interview. Chbosky has written letters to outraged parents about the book’s purpose. “I try to reach out to them to let them understand that I didn’t write this book to appeal to the lowest common denominator,” Chbosky said in the same interview. “I didn’t write this book to be explicit at all. I wrote this book as a blueprint for healing. I wrote

this book to end the silence.” Silence is an inherent danger presented by censorship. It fails to let others be understood or have their stories told. There are people who have abused drugs, are survivors of sexual assault, handle mental health issues and aren’t heterosexual that should be able to find themselves in stories. Banning books that speak about these experiences and identities limits people’s capacity to learn and silences fictional voices that are willing to illuminate. There is a fine line between silencing fictional voices and real ones. At the beginning of “Perks of Being a Wallflower,” Charlie is described as a wallflower.

Patrick – one of Charlie’s best friends – says, “You see things. You keep quiet about them. And you understand.” Over the course of the novel, Charlie is able to step away from the wall. Personally, I don’t want to live in the Dark Ages 2.0. Nor do I want my fellow humans to recede into the shadows cast by a wall – bookshelf – of societal norms they might fail to live up to. Adrianna Gordey is a senior in English. 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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