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UPDATE
Myers said K-State will suspend 2025 plan, create a 10-year process
EMMA WITTER news editor
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President Richard Myers presented his annual State of University Address on Sept. 25, 2019. This year’s update was given completely virtually to account for COVID-19 restriction.
GABBY TURVEY staff writer
At the State of the University address Friday, President Richard Myers said the university will suspend the Kansas State 2025 Refresh plan and launch a post-COVID-19 tenyear strategic process. “There will be a ten-year K-State 2025 report in the spring,” Myers said. Myers said the university plans to focus on the ongoing COVID-19 response, enrollment, financial stability and health of the K-State community for fiscal year 2021. “This has been a year like no other and has created hardships, disorientation, illness, and loss,” Myers said. Provost Charles Taber said to keep students, faculty and staff safe, the university will expand COVID-19 testing on campus by adding asymptomatic testing at Lafene Health Center
Students can get tested by appointment beginning Oct. 5, but the turnaround time will still be 48 to 72 hours. While the Manhattan community worried football games and associated large gatherings could result in a spike of positive COVID-19 cases, Myers said the home football game against Arkansas State did not result in a spike. However, he said the student section needs to spread out more for the upcoming games. K-State recently announced the spring semester won’t have a spring break to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on campus. Taber said mental health care is important and students need ongoing support. Taber said students can access support staff around campus. “It’s essentially important to show each other grace in this time,” Taber said. Additionally, Bryan Sam-
Quest Freshman Honorary announces 32 new members
uel, chief diversity and inclusion officer, said Black Lives Matter is not a racial superiority issue. “I recommend starting with addressing any misconceptions and false narratives around the Black Lives Matter movement and what it actually means,” Samuel said. "Black Lives Matter is a humans rights and a social justice issue and it's born out of the fact that being only 13 percent of the United States’ population, Black men and women are murdered at a rate of 30 to every 100,000 members of the population." Also, Myers announced construction projects around campus near completion. Myers said Hale Library plans to open completely in January. Since the Derby Dining Center renovations were not completed for fall 2020, the university has worked on providing alternative dining access for students in the coming semester.
Quest Freshman Honorary announced its newest members last week — 32 freshmen who will spend their first year at Kansas State forming professional connections with each other and potential mentors. Quest is the entry level organization for Blue Key Honor Society. Applying for Quest had been on Jade Valdez-Gomez’s, freshman in dietetics, to-do list since she enrolled at K-State. “It was on the back burner for quite a while,” Valdez-Gomez said. “When I came to campus and heard upperclassmen’s stories of the impact of Quest, I became more motivated.” Tori Ward, freshman in marketing and Spanish, said Pat Bosco, former dean of students, encouraged her to apply for Quest. “I actually met Dr. Bosco at the college fair a couple years ago, and he invited me for a tour of campus,” Ward said. “We ended up staying in touch and emailed back and forth, and he mentioned Quest to me and said, ‘Make sure you get involved in this.’” Ward’s aunt was also a member of Blue Key during her time at K-State, so Ward said she heard plenty of positive feedback about the organization. For some freshmen, Quest felt familiar to honor societies and leadership organizations they were involved with before college. “I already did this stuff in high school, so I figured, ‘Why not?’” Kale Stahl, freshman in physics and math, said. Valdez-Gomez said
hearing of the growth former Quest members experienced both as individuals and as a group also encouraged her to apply. “Especially during the pandemic, it’s difficult to get involved and be a leader, and this organization will help me discover my true leadership potential,” she said. “I’m really excited to be a part of it.” To be considered for membership in Quest, interested freshmen submitted an application of short essay questions. Those written applications were whittled down and the interview process began. Normally conducted in-person, this year, former members of Quest facilitated interviews for applicants through Zoom. “I was in my suit shirt up top, and shorts and fuzzy socks from the waist down,” Ward said. Applicants logged in at different time slots and moved through six breakout rooms, each for a few minutes, answering several questions in each room. “It was rapid fire,” Ward said. “You don’t even have time to think that much.” Stahl and Valdez-Gomez echoed Ward’s emphasis on the intensity of the interviews. “It was just a crap-ton of questions coming at you really fast,” Stahl said. Since receiving notice of their membership, the new members of Quest started participating in team-building retreats and club meetings. Like in any other organization, members have also run into complications with in-person events due to the pandemic. Ward had to miss the retreat because of isolation requirements, and Stahl missed the ice cream
social while in quarantine. Despite the challenges of building connections today, Ward said she’s optimistic about the relationships Quest will help her create. “I’m really excited to get to know a lot of like-minded individuals and high-achieving people from all across campus,” she said. Stahl and Valdez-Gomez both said they’re looking forward to the mentorship opportunities Quest has to offer. “In October, we’ll start ‘speed-dating,’ going around to upperclassmen team members to be our mentors,” Valdez-Gomez said. Then, freshmen are paired with a mentor to guide them through their first year of college. “It’ll be nice to partner with a senior and get some help figuring out what the heck [we’re] doing at K-State,” Stahl said. Valdez-Gomez said being paired with a mentor will give her the opportunity to have a sounding board and grow her confidence taking risks in leadership. “Being with a mentor, we can become more confident in ourselves and forge our own path,” Valdez-Gomez said. “It’s a powerful relationship between a mentor and a mentee because both can benefit each other.” The year is young, but Ward, Stahl and Valdez-Gomez all said they’re looking forward to continue growing and feeling connected to the K-State community through Quest. “Quest sounds like an amazing opportunity, kind of like a backstage pass for freshmen,” Valdez-Gomez said. “I’m really excited to see what this experience will bring.”
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After seeing through Hale renovations, Lori Goetsch plans to retire PEYTON FROOME staff writer
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Lori Goetsch, dean of libraries, speaks to members of the press in the Great Room on the third floor of Hale Library on May 17, 2019.
Lori Goetsch, dean of libraries, will retire at the end of the 2020-2021 school year, after Hale Library renovations are completed. Goetsch began working with libraries during her time at a social services organization in Chicago after receiving a bachelor’s degree in English literature. Later, she worked for a graduate assistantship at a library school. “Working in libraries combines my love for books, collecting and making information available to people,” Goetsch said. When a position as dean of libraries opened at Kansas State, Goetsch was hopeful she’d get the job. After a few interviews on campus, Goetsch was hired in 2004, the same year as her 50th birthday. “On her birthday we called her the Queen of Oz,” Laurel Littrell, director of library planning and assessment, said. Littrell said Goetsch’s sense of humor involving the “The Wizard of Oz” themed
TECHNOLOGY LEXI GARCIA
staff writer
Since the Hale Library fire in May 2018, students’ access to computers and equipment has been limited on campus. However, the library sports a new, self-dispensing laptop kiosk. The kiosk was purchased with the help of the Division of Information Technology, K-State Libraries and a fund secured from the Student
Governing Association. “We sincerely appreciate the SGA Student-Centered Tuition Enhancement funds to make the kiosk possible for our students,” Darchelle Martin, director of communications and marketing for K-State Libraries, said. The kiosk was purchased through Laptops Anytime. K-State Libraries spent the last month working with them to set up the kiosk and download the appropri-
FAREWELL
birthday gave the staff a chance to get to know her. “She’s a great boss — lots of fun, very generous … she listens, is supportive and willing to talk,” Littrell said. Along with her ability to have fun, Littrell attested to Goetsch’s handling of the Hale renovations following the 2018 fire that took it offline for months. “When something like that happens, it’s devastating … She rose to the occasion and enjoyed the opportunity to do renovations bigger than planned,” Littrell said. Other people Goetsch works with agreed. “[Goetsch’s] done an amazing job helping us stay centered and grounded,” Jason Coleman, department head of library user services, said. “She’s been steady to keep our eyes on the goal [of finishing Hale renovations] … The new Hale — it’s going to be amazing.” After the fire, Goetsch planned the renovations, met with architects and kept staff informed throughout the process. At first, Goetsch said the renovations were overwhelming. When she entered the
building two days after the fire and saw the damage, books and carpets soaked or in standing water, she thought the staff was in trouble. Coleman said the decisions Goetsch made regarding Hale renovations, both by herself and with other leaders, were vital to completing the renovations on time. So far, Goetsch has kept renovation plans on track to finish in January 2021, despite the extenuating circumstances caused by the pandemic. “The transition of Hale Library has been challenging, the workforce is scattered with COVID-19,” Goetsch said. The new Hale is designed to use technology to meet the needs of all students, staff and faculty. It features a new innovation center with 3D printers, sound booths and laser cutters, as well as quiet zones and active areas. “I can’t emphasize enough how smart the library design is. It focuses on the students,” Coleman said. Right now, Goetsch is busy meeting with staff and the community over Zoom. After the renovations are complete,
she is excited to see students back inside Hale. Besides her role in the renovations, Goetsch established the K-State library student ambassadors, the University Library Committee, Center for the Advancement of Digital Scholarship and an undergraduate research journal and award. Goetsch also played a key role in keeping the library’s technology up to date, Coleman said. Goetsch focuses on big picture issues and looks for consensus from staff members when possible, encouraging input from all corners of campus to ensure the libraries are useful for all. “I am definitely going to miss interacting with people,” Goetsch said. “I will miss the students who use Hale, the staff. … It is the people I am going to miss most.” Goetsch plans to stay in Manhattan with her husband, where she hopes to keep in touch with the K-State libraries, volunteer and watch football games. “We are going to miss her a lot, the next dean has a lot to live up to,” Littrell said.
Hale Library laptop kiosk to close technology gap left by fire
ate software. Using the kiosk is similar to checking out a book, with a couple extra rules. The laptops can be borrowed for two hours, but are not allowed to leave the library. With a swipe of their ID card and the acceptance of the terms of use, they are ready to use. Similar to the desktop computers at the library, the laptops won’t store any data and are connected to the K-State wireless network. To
save anything, students must bring a flash drive or save to their OneDrive folder. “The kiosk is for students who need fast, easy access to a computer for a short duration,” Martin said. Laptops are sanitized in between checkouts for the safety of the students. If the kiosk is a hit, it’s possible another will be purchased to increase the number of laptops students can check out.
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CULT UR E
JARED SHUFF staff writer
The importance of food crosses cultures through the sharing of recipes and the stories behind them. Friday’s International Coffee Hour, a forum hosted by Kansas State’s International Student and Scholar Services, focused on the cultural importance of authentic Mexican cuisine. Grilling and watching sports with the family is a common tradition in U.S. households. The same can be said for Mexican households, even if the meals aren’t the same. Instead of a hamburger on the grill, one might see baby goat as the main dish. Hosted via Zoom this year, the International Coffee Hour shares the cultures
of the international students at K-State. Student presenters showcase what they love about their home country. Francisco Najar, graduate student in food science, discussed his love of Mexican cuisine and shared his favorite recipes. Najar comes from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Monterrey holds the 2013 Guinness World Record for the largest barbecue attendance at 45,000 people. “We love meat, and I think that’s one of the main reasons that really made me study meat science,” Najar said. “Within Mexico, we’re a city that consumes a lot of meat.” Most restaurants in the U.S. serve Tex-Mex, not authentic Mexican food. If given the opportunity, Najar recommends visiting
Mexico to experience Mexican food at its peak. Najar shared a recipe for cochinita pipal, a slowcooked spicy pork dish. The recipe uses two types of dried chilis — guajillo and pasilla — along with seasonings like garlic, oregano and salt. They slow-cook the pork shoulder for 10-11 hours and boil peppers for an hour and then blend the peppers into a paste. The pork and pepper paste is mixed together along with the other seasonings. It is served on a thick tortilla with beans, guacamole and cheese. “[You] can find these types of ingredients [in the U.S.] to make it almost the same as if [you] were to do it in Mexico,” Najar said. During the presentation, Najar showed two vid-
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Graduate student discussed traditional Mexican cuisine at International Coffee Hour
eos: one explored Mexican street markets and the other shared Mexican coffee recipes. The first video showed the exchange rate of the US dollar to the Mexican peso. With only $50, a woman visited a street market in Mexico City to see what she could buy. From fresh coconut juice to traditional Mexican stew, the woman spent less than $30. The second video shared recipes for authentic Mexican coffee using a combination of various spices and sweeteners. Coffee beans in Mexico grow in Southern regions around Veracruz and Chiapas where the climate is cooler. Najar said people drink coffee after a meal and added being together as a family is important. In Mexico,
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coffee is often served with sweet bread. Other beverages include tequila, beer and horchata. “There’s only one place in Mexico that can produce tequila,” Najar said. The city Tequila is in the state of Jalisco, Najar said. Mexican law states the only beverage that can rightfully be called tequila is produced in Tequila. Normally, International Coffee Hours are in-person so attendees can sample the traditional cuisine, but COVID-19 forced the program to shift to a virtual format. “If it weren’t for this COVID-19 situation, you probably would have tried that meal that I made at home — the cochinita pipal,” Najar said. To keep people en-
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gaged, Najar added an online questionnaire to boost interaction. Najar asked attendees what came to mind when they thought of Mexico, as well as their favorite Mexican dishes. Najar talked about Mexican Independence Day and the similarity to the U.S. Independence Day. On that day, people prepare large amounts of food and light fireworks. It’s an important day for Najar, especially living away from home. To him, it’s all about family tradition. “I have two daughters — two little ones — and I really want to continue to have those traditions,” Najar said. The next International Coffee Hour is on Oct. 15 and features the country Turkey.
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BEHIND THE MASK EMMA WITTER
news editor
It might still be a little warm out, but that didn’t stop Frozone from dusting off his super suit and making an appearance on campus earlier this month. Lane Porter, senior in secondary education and
math, said the first time he considered dressing up as the cartoon superhero was Halloween his freshman year. “I had a little DIY outfit that was kind of dorky. I rode around in my Heelys,” he said. “After that, I was like, ‘I could have done so much better.’” His Heelys did the job, but Porter decided it was
time to start taking things more seriously. “That second semester of my freshman year, I picked up rollerblading,” he said. “Eventually, I got the hang of it, and then I was able to show up my sophomore year as ‘Frozone.’” Even outside of holidays when it’s socially acceptable to dress up like a superhero,
Porter donned his super suit around campus. “I’ve dressed up three times other than Halloween,” he said. “Usually to go mess around in the snow.” For many superheroes, anonymity is essential. While knowledge of Porter’s identity as Kansas State’s resident superhero was originally kept within a close circle of band friends and dormmates, he recently began posting photos and videos of himself dressed as Frozone on his personal Twitter. Earlier this month, a student tweeted that seeing “the kid who dresses up as Frozone” skating around campus would make her day. It was Porter’s time to shine. “That tweet made me really happy,” Porter said. “So, I
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thought, ‘Why don’t I make someone happy in return?’” Even without the suit, it’s hard to miss someone rollerblading around campus. Porter said he occasionally runs into people who recognize him. “Normally, when I’m skating around, no one really says much, but every now and then, somebody goes ‘Hey, are you Frozone?’” Porter may be able to shoot ice from his hands, though this has never been confirmed, but even superheroes have their limitations when it comes to the pandemic. With only one in-person class, Porter said he’s “not a fan” of all the changes to everyday life. “I noticed I’m going to campus less often, rollerblad-
ing less,” Porter said. “That was my favorite way to get to class.” Porter said he uses exercise to try to get himself out of the pandemic slump. “You’ll probably catch me breakdancing at Memorial Stadium,” he said. In a final word of advice to the good citizens of Manhattan, Frozone said taking care of oneself is always essential — especially now. “Make some time for you,” Porter said. “You should be able to go outside, socially distance, walk around, get out of the house, do what you can. Something that’ll let you de-stress.” As the weather begins to cool down, make sure to look out for Porter or his alter-ego rollerblading around town. He just might save your day.
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REVIEW
The Neighbourhood’s new album shows musical evolution, uncertain future JARED SHUFF staff writer
Just in time for sweater weather, alternative rock band The Neighbourhood dropped a new album that radiates relaxing fall energy. The band’s fourth studio album “Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones” takes on a persona resembling David Bowie’s “Ziggy Stardust.” “Chrome” offers a simple, laid-back experience for the listener, a light-hearted tone compared to previous albums. As fall weather approaches, this album is great for a relaxing drive or cuddling on the couch. The album begins with a futuristic 30-second intro titled “Chip Chrome” that transitions right into “Pretty Boy,” soothing ballad and declaration of love, even after death. Soft drums and a simple bass line coexist with haunting vocal effects and reverberating guitar riffs. The song fades into silence, only to shock the listener with a sudden scream before transitioning into the next track “Lost in Translation.” One of the more upbeat songs on the album, “Lost in Translation” switches from a Temptations-inspired introduction to a percussive chorus with soaring synths. The song shifts in and out of a half-time rhythm multiple times, losing itself in translation. Skipping ahead, “Hell or High Water” is a shorter song that instantly made me think of the background music in Spongebob. It’s an odd comparison, you’ll understand if you give it a listen. The lyrics are simple yet impactful — “I went through hell, to get to high water / And now I’m tryin’ not to drown.” The song closes with a sweet instrumental break, radio static echoing in the background. [related title=”REVIEW: ‘Mulan’ remake is for a new generation” url=”https://www.kstatecollegian. com/2020/09/20/review-mulan-remake-is-for-a-new-generation/”] “Cherry Flavoured” is about the sugar-coating of modern conversa-
tion. Lead singer Jesse Rutherford sings, “Cherry flavored conversations with you / Got me hanging on / Down to Earth from all the waiting / Take me somewhere beyond.” Acoustic in nature, with underlying drums building throughout the song, it takes a sudden turn in switching to some sort of creepy elevator music at the end. My favorite song from the album, “BooHoo,” opens following a short interlude, with percussive synth rhythms and blaring sirens before switching into a laid-back beat. Rutherford shares his relationship insecurities and searches for affirmation that he is worth being with. As the album comes to a close, the final two songs blend perfectly. “Tobacco Sunburst” focuses less on lyrical content and more on creating a musical revelation. A cello solo during one of the instrumental breaks feels like an epiphany, a powerful moment of clarity among the chaos. The final song of the album and the first promotional single, “Middle of Somewhere,” takes off from that earlier moment of clarity when Rutherford acknowledges how lost he felt in the music industry: “Everyone is an alien / When you’re trying to find your place.” This is the band’s last contractually obligated album with Columbia Records. From here, they could go anywhere. For now, they are just somewhere. While I still consider their 2015 album “Wiped Out!” my favorite, The Neighbourhood has found a beautiful new beginning with “Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones.” The album is worth listening to in its entirety and absorbing every unique melody and lyric. Jared Shuff is a junior in secondary education and a writer for the Collegian. 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.
‘ The Right Swipe’ explores diverse topics, but leaves you wanting more EMMA SNYDER staff writer
I had never heard of the author Alisha Rai, but a few weeks ago I was wandering around Target’s book section and the bright pink cover of her novel “The Right Swipe” caught my eye. I read the back cover and it sounded interesting, so I bought it. “The Right Swipe” by Alisha Rai is a modern romance novel that portrays the relationship between Rhiannon Hunter, creator of a popular dating app, and Samson Lima, a former pro football player. The two connect on Rhiannon’s dating app, but he ghosts her after their first date — for a good reason that you’ll discover if you read the book. They run into one another a few months later at a business conference, and the story blossoms from there. In my opinion, this book’s plot wasn’t the most exciting and was pretty predictable at times. The characters lacked originality and were somewhat hard to relate to and connect with. Rhiannon is closed off and cold, which is understandable based on her past — but she remains that way throughout the entire novel. While she had some amazing Boss Babe qualities, it was tiresome trying to relate to Rhiannon from an emotional standpoint. Samson was the complete opposite of Rhiannon, but it was pretty difficult to empathize with him as well. I just wanted more from the main protagonists. While “The Right Swipe” lacked a groundbreaking plot and original characters, it included a diverse array of topics. This book explored
sexuality, the culture of modern dating, mental health, sexual harassment, the importance of consent, misogyny in STEM and more. It was refreshing to read a novel that covered so many of these subjects. While “The Right Swipe” explored such a diverse range of topics, I don’t think it’s a book that I would necessarily
recommend. I didn’t find myself picking it up because I actually wanted to read it, but more so because I have a rule with myself where I can’t start another book until I finish the one I’m currently reading. Reading this novel felt like a chore rather than a means of enjoyment. I won’t discourage anyone from reading "The Right
Swipe," but it personally left me unsatisfied and wanting more. Emma Snyder is a senior 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.
Cover art for Alisha Rai’s “ The Right Swipe.” Image courtesy of HarperCollins US.
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AN ALYSI S K-State wakes up in the fourth quarter, upsets Oklahoma
NATHAN ENSERRO assistant sports editor
Kansas State was trailing 21-7 at halftime against thirdranked Oklahoma in Norman on Saturday. The offense looked anemic — they had only accumulated only 1.3 yards per rush and 98 total yards. “There was no doubt in our locker room at halftime that we could win this football game if we just came out and fixed the little mistakes that we had made in the first half,” senior quarterback Skylar Thompson said.
The Sooners went up 35-14 with 2:46 left to play in the third quarter. From there, it was all K-State. The Wildcats scored 24-unanswered points to win the game 35-31, scoring on fourstraight touchdown drives and a game-sealing 50-yard field goal with 4:32 to play. “We challenged the guys at halftime and knew we could play better on both sides of the ball, knew we could finish,” head coach Chris Klieman said. “We just needed to have some good things happen.” The Wildcat defense was being abused by freshman
quarterback Spencer Rattler to the tune of 339 yards and 4TDs through three quarters, but they came up big. The piecemeal secondary had only been practicing in that line up for three days, according to Klieman. “In the second half when the game started to get a lot tighter, our coverage became better, our rush became better,” Klieman said. “The thing that I’m proud of is they had some resolve in that first half when we could have got blown out and then our conditioning really came into play … I thought
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that fourth quarter we played really good football.” The highly-touted quarterback went 4-12 for 48 yards and a crucial game-sealing interception to senior safety Jahron McPherson, who led the team with 11 total tackles and also forced a crucial fumble. “I dream about this all the time, for me it was just — I was so happy and happy for my team,” McPherson said. “I do everything for my team and I was just happy for all of us.” The Wildcat defense
forced Rattler out of the pocket late in the game and locked down on receivers in a way they had not all game. They sacked him three times and recorded three more quarterback hurries to shake him out of his groove. K-State wound up turning the Sooners over forcing four turnovers and a blocked punt — their second blocked punt in as many games. “That’s a great offense, I knew the quarterback was an exceptionally good player. We had to keep trying to pressure
him to try to get him off-schedule,” Klieman said. On offense, true freshman running back Deuce Vaughn led the Wildcats in both receiving yards (129) and rushing yards (45). He took a chunk out of the Oklahoma defense twice. In the third quarter he took a short pass 77 yards and was tackled just short of the goal line.
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STANDOUT STAR Freshman running back Deuce Vaughn steps up for Wildcats in upset
ADAM MEYER staff writer
The Kansas State football team upset the No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners in Norman, Oklahoma, on Saturday to achieve their first win of the season. A big reason why the Wildcats were able to pull off the upset was because of true freshman running back Deuce Vaughn. Va u g h n’s impact was both on the ground and through the air. He had eight carries for 45 yards for one touchdown, and four receptions for 129 yards. The Wildcats were down 28-7 at the beginning of third quarter. They had a massive second half to comeback and win. Vaughn’s touchdown tied the game up for the Wildcats on a 38-yard run. He also came just short of another touchdown on a long pass play from senior quarterback Skylar Thompson, but he was tackled just short of the goal line. However, it set up a 1-yard rushing touchdown for Thomp-
son that got the comeback going for the Wildcats. “They were in man [coverage],” Vaughn said. “I cut across [the defenders] face. I caught the ball, and I split between the mic linebacker. And then it was just me and the safety. And I made a play.
I got to the five-yard line, and I felt somebody o n my leg, and I was like ‘Get the ball in the end zone.’ I’m only 5-foot-6, so it is kind of hard.” To the rest of the college football world,
Deuce Vaughn may be a surprise, but to head coach Chris Klieman his performance was no surprise. “I see it everyday [from Vaughn] in practice,” Klieman said. “He is so quick. He is so shifty. He is a much stronger lower body guy than people would give him credit for. He has great strength, and really good hands. I am glad he is on our squad.”
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UPSET VICTORY
GLENN KINLEY staff writer
Things didn’t look great for the Wildcats going into Saturday’s game against No. 3 Oklahoma. Kansas State was down several players due to COVID-19, and were also the 28-point underdog. At halftime, it seemed like that 28-point spread was pretty accurate as K-State trailed 21-7. The Wildcats looked anything but promising in the first half, notching only 98 yards of offense compared to the 288 yards the electrifying Sooners offense produced. K-State punted on all three of their first possessions while Oklahoma didn’t punt the ball until the fourth quarter. Through 30 minutes of play, it was all Sooners. That’s when head coach Chris Klieman says he challenged his guys in the locker room. “I asked the guys, ‘Are we good enough to be on the field? Are we good enough to play with these guys and beat them?’ And they all said ‘Yes,’” Klieman said. Klieman said he empha-
sized the importance of taking the comeback one play at a time. But K-State started the second half no better than the first. The Wildcats punted the ball on both of their first two possessions, and an Oklahoma touchdown put the team from Manhattan down 21. Turnovers are what kept K-State in the game. The Wildcats had two interceptions in the first half, followed by a fumble recovery and another interception in the seco n d half.
After Oklahoma took a 21-point lead, it was the true freshman running back Deuce Vaughn who revived the game for K-State. “It kind of sparked our sideline,” Klieman said. Senior quarterback Skylar Thompson connected to Vaughn for a 77 yard gain, taking K-State to the one yard line. Thompson would score on the next play to put
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his team back within two scores. “I have a lot of trust in [Vaughn],” Thompson said. In the end, Vaughn was a force to be reckoned in the upset win, tallying 129 yards receiving and 45 yards rushing. The Sooners answered quickly. A rushing touchdown from Oklahoma freshman running back Seth McGowan put them back up by 21 late in the third quarter. Going into the fourth quarter, it was 35-14. The Wildcats called on another true freshman for a spark, this time it was running back Keyon Mozee who went for 78 yards, taking K-State to Oklahoma’s two yard line. Thompson took it on foot for his second rushing touchdown of the game to make it 35-21. “Once we got the momentum, I feel like we never gave it back and we just kept rolling,” Vaughn said. It was the defense’s turn to step up for the Wildcats with time ticking down in the
fourth, and step up they did. On the second play of the drive senior defensive back Jahron McPherson lit up McGowan, forcing a fumble jumped on by senior defensive tackle Drew Wiley. K-State found themselves with a big 3rd and seven when Thompson found Vaughn yet again. A 35-yard reception from the freshman took the ‘Cats to the Oklahoma 15-yard line. The offense found the end zone the same way it did in the previous two drives. Thompson ran it to the outside and dove for the pylon, securing a touchdown. After the extra point, it was a seven point game. Oklahoma was forced to punt for the first time all game. When the Wildcats’ punt-return team got a chance to take the field, they did something special. Senior defensive back AJ Parker blocked the punt and sophomore linebacker Nick Allen jumped on it, giving K-State the ball in Oklahoma territory down by only seven. The ensuing K-State drive required only two plays. The first was an incomplete pass intended for junior wide receiver Chabastin Taylor — who scored the Wildcats’ only touchdown of the game’s first half. On the second play, it was a hand-off to Vaughn that took him for 38 yards, all the way to the house, tying the game 35-35 with just over eight minutes left on the clock. The defense bent, but did not break in the next Oklahoma drive. Senior defensive end Bronson Massie sacked Oklahoma redshirt freshman quarterback Spencer Rattler, forcing the Sooners to hand over the football with the game tied. K-State thought they had scored again when
Thompson connected with wide open senior tight end Briley Moore, but the play was flagged for an ineligible receiver downfield. After Thompson found Vaughn again for a nine yard gain, it was 4th and four for the Wildcats on the Oklahoma 32-yard line. Senior kicker Blake Lynch nailed the kick. Lynch made it look easy from 50 yards out, hitting the game’s first field goal as he gave the team in purple their first lead of the game. With fewer than five minutes to play, the Wildcats held a three-point advantage over the Sooners, 3835. The K-State defense — which looked like a different entity in the fourth quarter — would produce yet another stop. Oklahoma couldn’t get one first down on this drive, electing instead to punt it away late in the fourth with only one timeout left. Oklahoma didn’t get possession of the ball again until less than one minute remained in the game. It was on the second play of the drive when K-State picked off Rattler for the third time. McPherson intercepted the pass, sealing the deal for the Wildcats in a 38-35 win that left fans in Norman, Oklahoma, in utter disbelief. The Wildcats stunned the Sooners for the second year in a row, making them the first K-State football team to beat a Top 5 ranked opponent on the road in school history. The win was also the third time Thompson beat a Top 10 opponent. Thompson was a star in the second half, finishing with 334 yards in the air and four touchdowns in total. “One thing about this team — we’re not gonna ever give up. So you cannot count us out.” McPherson said.
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Soccer tries for first win, football returns home this week in K-State sports CAMERON BRADLEY sports editor
This week in Kansas State sports, football returns home, while tennis and the golf teams start their seasons.
WOMEN’S GOLF
The women’s golf team started their season on the road Sunday with the twoday Schooner Fall Classic in Norman, Oklahoma. This year’s team goes into the season with experience with five upperclassmen on the roster — including graduate transfer Brooke
Nolte, who will make her debut. The Wildcat team’s spring season come to an abrupt halt due to COVID-19. Both the Big 12 Conference tournament and the NCAA tournament was canceled out of concern of the virus.
MEN’S GOLF
Much like the women’s team, the men’s golf team also makes their debut this week with a two-day tournament, the Colonial Collegiate Invitational, in Fort Worth, Texas. Later in the week, the
team will also start Big 12 Match Play, Friday through Sunday in Houston, Texas. The men’s team’s spring season also came to a quick close due to COVID-19. Graduate student Jake Eklund was granted another year of eligibility and will lead the team this season. Last year, Eklund led the team with a pair of top-10 finishes, placing runner-up at the Colleton River Collegiate.
VOLLEYBALL
This week, the volleyball team will attempt to create a winning streak after beating
Iowa State in the second of two matches last weekend. The team will travel on the road for the first time to West Virginia. West Virginia was selected to place last in the league in the Big 12 preseason poll. So far, the Mountaineers are 1-1, like K-State, after splitting their opening series with Texas Tech. The first of the two matches will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday. The match will be broadcasted on ESPNU.
SOCCER
After a rough start to
their 2020 campaign, the K-State soccer team will try to snag their first win of the season on Friday against Kansas in the Sunflower Showdown. The match will start at 7 p.m. in Buser Family Park. The Wildcats started off the season 0-2 and two of their matches got postponed and rescheduled. The team has lost its last two meetings against the Jayhawks, last winning in 2017. In three total meetings, K-State has scored just one goal against KU.
TENNIS
The tennis team will also make their debut this week at the Kansas Invitational in Lawrence. The team brings an experienced roster to front with seven letterwinners W– two
seniors and five juniors – from a year ago.
FOOTBALL
After defeating No. 3 ranked Oklahoma, 38-35, the Wildcats will be back in action at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Saturday to square off with Texas Tech. Both teams enter the matchup with a record of 1-1. In week three, the Red Raiders took No. 9 Texas to overtime, losing 63-56. The game prior, Texas Tech outlasted Houston Baptist 35-33. The Wildcats responded positively after a week one loss to Arkansas State, beating the Sooners for the second year in a row – even with a depleted secondary. Saturday’s game is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. on FS1.
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K-State beats Iowa State for first time in four years, earns first win of season MARSHALL SUNNER staff writer
After Friday’s close loss to Iowa State, Kansas State head coach Suzie Fritz knew this season’s team could be special. The Wildcats bounced back to send the match to five before losing in that winner-take-all fifth set on Friday. Fritz appreciated her team’s fight. Iowa State brought back five starters and 13 letter winners from a season ago — a season in which the Cyclones made the NCAA Tournament. For the Wildcats skipper, she knew her team had the fight in them to make this series competitive. “That shows a lot of
what’s inside of them [her players],” Fritz said after the loss on Friday. However, on Saturday, the Wildcats were the ones who jumped on the Cyclones early – and they wouldn’t look back. K-State would go on to beat Iowa State in four sets, 25-16, 25-23, 14-25, 2523. “It feels great,” redshirt sophomore Abigail Archibong said. “I feel like, especially with last night how we basically beat ourselves, to just come out tonight and prove that we deserve to win feels amazing.” The Wildcats owned the first set on Saturday, led by a burst of energy from true freshman Aliyah Carter on offense and from Archibo-
ng on defense. Carter, who struggled early in her debut the day before, settled in late on Friday and continued to play efficiently on Saturday. She went on to record 15 kills on .229 hitting. “Yesterday, was definitely first time jitters,” Carter said. “Today, I knew what to do and play my game and everything would be fine ... I have high expectations for myself, so I don’t know, I kind of just play to be the best I can be.” The second set of the match went right back to Fritz’s comments on her team’s fight. The Wildcats found themselves down 14-9 early before going on a 11-5 run to take the lead 20-19. From there, the two teams
would go back-and-forth before K-State came out on top. Similarly, in the third set, the Wildcats saw themselves in a hole early, but ultimately could not overcome a late 9-0 ISU run. But the fight continued for K-State. In the match deciding set, the Wildcats didn’t let the Cyclones nine-point run get to them and jumped out to the early lead – a lead they wouldn’t give up until going down 22-23. The Wildcats would go on to win the next three points to win the match. True freshman Mackenzie Morris said the message in the huddle after the set was to just stay focused. “It was to just take it one play at a time,” Morris said.
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“To not overthink it and just play.” The win against the Cyclones marked the first win of the season for the Wildcats, and is also the first time a K-State team has beaten them in four years. The program’s last win against Iowa State came on Sept. 21, 2016. “It felt like a long time, but I didn’t realize it was that long,” Fritz said. “It feels great. I’m kind of at the point though where I don’t care who it is. The wins are just icing on the cake, we want to keep our expectations high, but yeah, it feels pretty good.” For the match, Iowa State led in almost every statistical category outside of points. The Cyclones tallied
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more kills (57-53), assists (53-50) and digs (59-56). But K-State would capitalize off of 24 ISU hitting errors and utilize their .236 hitting percentage to win the match. Individually, redshirt junior Brynn Carlson and Carter would lead the Wildcats in kills with 15 apiece. Morris led the team with 13 digs. Junior Brooke Andersen and sophomore Annie Hatch would pace Iowa State offensively with 12 kills each. Senior Izzy Enna went on to record 16 digs, leading the team. On Oct. 1 at 6 p.m., K-State will play West Virginia for a weekend series. The first match will be streamed on ESPNU.
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OP INION
What to know about voting by mail REBECCA VRBAS culture editor
Now that you have registered to vote, or updated your information last week on National Voter Registration Day, here’s what you need to know about exercising your constitutional right. With so many different deadlines, requirements and not to mention the actual candidates themselves, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the entire process.
However, recent changes have made it easier to vote by mail and ensure your ballot is counted. This year, for the first time, voters can track their applications and the ballot itself through Kansas Secretary of State VoterView.
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All ballots must be postmarked on or before election day and received in the county election office by the close
O P IN IO N
VEDANT D. KULKARNI staff writer
With President Donald Trump in the US “accidentally” identifying himself as a nationalist during a rally, to Narendra Modi in India, openly identifying with a radical Hindu nationalist faction, the world has seen a sudden rise in nationalism and nationalist leadership. While nationalism may sound attractive, if the 20th century taught us anything, it was that nationalism and fascism go hand-in-hand and are overall destructive for the world. Nationalism makes us hate complete strangers or anyone who disagrees with us. Many people also tend to confuse the terms “nationalism” and “patriotism.” In reality, they are very different. Simply put, nationalism asks you to believe that your particular community is the greatest and that no other community could be as good as yours. Nationalism tells you to believe your leaders blindly and to never question their actions.
Nationalism tells you that you are superior and that everyone who is not exactly like you is your inferior. These sort of beliefs are borderline fascist. Patriotism, on the other hand, encourages us to improve ourselves. Patriotism tells us that, while our community is excellent as it is, we can make it better. Patriotism asks you to make your nation’s growth and the growth of others in your community a top priority. Patriotism asks you to defend your community’s sovereignty and to work toward a harmonious world. Patriotism believes in making collective efforts for inclusive growth. The beauty of patriotism is no match to the hatefulness that hides under the banners of nationalism and fascism. However, as we see nationalists supporting Trump in the U.S., Boris Johnson in the UK, Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil, Modi in India, Vladimir Putin in Russia, the rising popularity of Marine Le Pen in France and many more examples around the world, ultra-nationalist ideologies are on the verge of regaining power.
of business on the Friday following the election, so it’s best to mail your ballot with plenty of time to ensure that it’s counted. In Kansas, there are no special requirements for advance voting, all you have to do is request a ballot by filling out a form and mailing it to your respective county election office by Oct. 27.
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However, even if you do everything right and get your ballot mailed on time, many people don’t realize there are still reasons your ballot can be rejected. As mail-in votes are subjected to a bit more scrutiny, your ballot might not be counted if your signature does not match what is on your voter registration record. NPR reported that more than half a million absentee ballots were rejected in the primaries this year, which might not seem like a lot in the whole scheme of things, but is a significant increase from the 2016 general election, and could prove pivotal on a local and national scale.
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Gen Z should lead the fight against rising trend of global nationalism This growth needs to be stopped as soon as possible. The solution to preventing the rise in ultra-nationalism and fascism is within the younger generation. Generation Z needs to get more involved in our local community and national and international politics in order to take the necessary steps to hold our leaders accountable. This century belongs to millennials, Generation Z and Generation Alpha. All of us were born near or on the cusp of the new millennia. We see the beauty that technological advances hold. We see the power of diversity, and equity as well as the benefits of globalization. Most of us see climate change as a global crisis, and we want to do something about it. We believe in the importance of trusting science and supporting the advancement of sustainable technologies. Most importantly, we, the younger generations, are gutsy and courageous individuals. Older generations may call us rebellious or unruly at times, but our rebellion comes out of
a disappointment in the status quo. We see how our leaders and authorities fell short and continue to miss the mark when it comes to treating our planet with respect. Those of us who are coming of age during the peak of globalization have experienced lives enriched by diversity. International students especially know the benefits of how one’s life changes after interacting with people worldwide. At Kansas State, we pride ourselves on being a university that produces talented, global leaders. All of us should actively develop our leadership capabilities to become individuals who will change the world. Domestic and international students alike should come together to create a better, more diverse and harmonious global community. We should take inspiration from Malala Yousafzai, Greta Thunberg, David Hogg and many other members of Gen Z and stand for what we believe in. We are going to be leaders of the world soon. We will con-
If you forget to request an advance ballot or know you can’t vote on election day, voters also have the option to advance vote in person up to 20 days before the election. While voting by mail offers the ability to research candidates on the ballot at your leisure, in-person advance voting is more convenient in the sense that you don’t have to request a ballot and worry about it getting there on time. In-person advance voting will vary depending on where you live, so it is necessary to check when your county is offering it. If you plan to vote in person, advance or the day of the election, remember to bring a valid photo ID — options can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
If you forget your ID or it is expired, you can still request a provisional ballot. If it weren’t for the sacrifices made by countless activists before us, we wouldn’t have the opportunity to exercise this right that is so crucial to democracy. Having the option to vote by mail or advance vote in person makes the right more accessible than ever, and we should consequently take advantage of the convenience they afford. Rebecca Vrbas is the Collegian culture editor and a senior in journalism. 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.
trol the governments, the industries and be in positions of higher education. It will be up to us to decide what to do with this power. We can utilize this power for the betterment of everyone across the planet. We can do wonders with a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, science and global growth. We can work collectively to make our planet healthy and ensure that poverty across the world comes to an end. It is the right time for all of us to unite and fight the rise of nationalism and fascism across
the world in order to make the world a better, more globalized place to live in.. Vedant Deepak Kulkarni is a Collegian contributor and a senior in management information systems and mass communications. He is also the international student affairs director in the Student Governing Association cabinet. 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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Vedant Kulkarni is a senior and a member of the Student Governing Association executive branch.