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S TAT E vol. 125, issue 44
wednesday, jan. 22, 2020
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THE SCOOP
After closing the plant due to safety concerns, Call Hall aims to be operational again this semester
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K-State takes steps to help students with mental illness Page 3
Counseling services seeks to end the stigma of recieving mental health help Page 4
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STUDENT LIFE EMMA WITTER GREG WOODS DREW GALLOWAY WILLIAM RIDGE TRISTAN ANDERSON THE COLLEGIAN
Suicide was the eighth leading cause of death in Kansas in 2017, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. For youth aged 15 to 24, it was the second, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported. According to Kansas Suicide Prevention, the state recorded 544 deaths by suicide in 2017, a 6.3 percent increase from 2016. There is no historical data set that exclusively tracks suicide rates among Kansas State students, but assistant dean of the Office of Student Life Andy Thompson said the department keeps a record of student mental health on a case-by-case basis. “We do collect all the central points of data for every student that comes in to see us for whatever reason,” Thompson said. “It connects with KSIS, so we know their major and all other data, and we do become aware of trends in mental health, suicide ideations and attempts.” K-State recently began using an information system that tracks this data and — moving forward — it will eventually have access to cause of death statistics, said Michelle Geering, public information officer for the Division of Communication and Marketing. Usha Reddi, National Alliance on Mental Illness board member and Manhattan city commissioner, said while she believes destigmatization of mental illness in recent years is a step in the right direction, more needs to be done to decrease the number of Kansans affected by suicide. “People in my generation
might be getting on board a little slow since they haven’t navigated mental illness as much as they need to,” Reddi said. “We’re the generation to just say, ‘Suck it up and move on,’ but I think we’re getting there slowly.” Reddi said factors like lack of health insurance and support systems contribute to worsening mental health in the U.S., and as a result, suicide deaths. Reddi called rising suicide rates “something to study and look harder at," especially in young people. "We need to work hard to save [students'] lives," she said. Thomas Lane, vice president of student life and dean of students, said his department is committed to reducing suicide risk for students. To accomplish this, K-State partnered with the JED Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to protect emotional health and prevent suicide in U.S. teens and young adults. “To help create a healthier and safer university, we've partnered with the JED Foundation, which operates the JED Campus initiative to assess current university programs and look for ways to enhance a school's mental health and suicide prevention systems, programs and policies,” Lane said. An instructor in the Staley School of Leadership Studies, Reddi said she has heard from students who say they have reached out to K-State Counseling Services, but counselors are too backed up to see them for a while. Reddi said having resources readily available for students dealing with mental illness is just as important as recognizing it. Kodee Walls, Counseling Services licensed psychologist, opened K-State’s “Difficult Dialogues” series earlier in the semester with a presentation
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Kansas youth
We need to work hard to save [students’] lives,” Usha Reddi
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titled, “Mental Health in the Classroom: An Important Dialogue.” The discussion series provides K-State faculty with training on how to handle difficult situations — and mental illness, Walls said in her presentation, is one of those situations. “[Counseling Services] are the competent care providers, but we also need to, as a whole unit and university, know things we can do to intervene for students,” Walls said in October. While the number of suicides in young people rose in
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recent years, these deaths are preventable. The organization Suicide Awareness Voice of Education provides warning signs of depression and suicidality to identify mental health concerns in yourself and your peers. On-campus resources for students with mental health concerns include K-State Counseling Services and the Office of Student Life. Psychology Today also provides a list of counselors and therapists in the Manhattan area for people of various needs. Archive photo | COLLEGIAN MEDIA GROUP
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HEALTH
The 24/7 number to Counseling Services is 785-532-6927.
WILLIAM RIDGE GREG WOODS
THE COLLEGIAN
When Counseling Services moved from the Department of English and Counseling Services building to the basement of Lafene Health Center, concerns over appointment availability and a wait-list emerged for the primary mental health care provider on campus. Kodee Walls, licensed psychologist and interim training director for Counseling Services, said delays in schedul-
ing initial appointments stems from the short-term model used to maintain the quality of care and meet the needs of the students that serve them. "As opposed to an absorption model, where you may work 40 hours a week, but you have 68 clients that you see, we have an inflow holding pattern where we do generally five or six sessions where people get their needs met in that time frame," Walls said. Although it may take a few weeks to have an initial appointment during Counseling Services' busiest times of the year, after the initial ap-
Counseling Services seeks to end the stigma of recieving treatment
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pointment, appointments become regular for the student on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, Walls said. Victor Valdez, senior in economics, said he was able to get an appointment scheduled quickly when he reached out last semester. "I definitely had the idea that it was going to take about a month to get me in and I was nervous about setting it up because of the stigma around getting mental health counseling, but when I called, it wasn't an emergency, but I was able to get scheduled for the next Monday, and it real-
ly didn't take too much time," Valdez said. Walls and Counseling Services emphasizes that there is no hold or wait on getting appointments in situations of crisis. When someone without an appointment needs counseling services immediately, a "counselor on-duty," who doesn't have pre-scheduled appointments, steps in. "It is unethical for us to have people who are in crisis and that we know are in crisis have to wait," Walls said. "We try to make that clear over the phone, but sometimes people are not always sure if that's
what they are going through or it's something they should just deal with because that is the message they have been getting their whole life. If people think, 'I need help now,' then don't wait. Please come to us and we will help figure out what is going on." In these crisis situations, Walls said, the number one goal is to help the student by figuring out a solution with them. "The person coming in will fill out a symptom assessment and on the assessment, we have a section about selfharm indicators which has questions related to suicidality and self-harming behaviors, so depending on how they respond to those, that could activate a suicide alert," Walls said. "After we get back with the person, we'll review confidentiality and its limits, and then we dive in pretty quickly about what's going on." When evaluations and plans are made, Walls said other staff members connect to make sure decisions are not made in a vacuum. "We will help figure out a safety plan, where we'll see if this person needs to be evaluated for hospitalization, i.e.: can this person keep themselves safe, or are they in touch with reality enough that their decision making process is sound, or are there other factors that are going on that would make it hard for them to make the decision to keep themselves alive, essentially?" Walls said. John Cancelada, senior in life sciences, said his perceived stigma surrounding his own mental health dissolved when he met with a counselor and was able to open up and speak
on whatever he needed to. "Just having someone there to kind of share what I was going through and help by pushing me one way or another as far as some decisions I was struggling with at the time — I don't think it's a sign of weakness," Cancelada said. "In fact, there is strength in asking for help. It gave me coping mechanisms for when I was not only missing so much [class], but when I was having suicidal thoughts that weren't emotionally triggered." In the aftermath of a suicide that involves a Kansas State student, Counseling Services embeds themselves with the Office of Student Life and goes to the student's classes or organizations to provide a place to talk for the student's peers who are effected. "We won't necessarily organize a group meeting unless an organization requests that specifically, but a lot of what we say is the validation of the loss and the acknowledgement of the grief," Walls said. "Normalizing any reactions that could be happening is a big part of that. Sometimes we can get in our head, we can think, 'There are things I should have done,' and that line of thinking can lead to madness. So what matters after is that you had a relationship with that person and their death has impacted you." Counseling Services provides group therapy as well as workshops to develop the skills to manage personal mental health. The 24/7 number for Counseling Services is 785532-6927. Counseling Services provides both counseling by appointment as well as drop-in counseling.
“It is unethical for us to have people who are in crisis and that we know are in crisis have to wait.� Kodee Walls
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DEALING WITH TRAGEDY Departments work to appropriately notify community in cases of death by suicide WILLIAM RIDGE
THE COLLEGIAN
When a student passes away, the Office of Student Life has a tough job: calling the family. “In the event of a student passing, we are the next phone call to the student's family after they have been notified by the police,” said Andy Thompson, senior assistant dean and director of the Office of Student Life. “The purpose of that phone call is to offer our condolences and our sympathies, but also to explain what our steps are, as a university, will be from that point forward.” Thompson said the office works
to take as much pressure off the family as possible. They act as the liaison and point of contact to communicate with necessary offices to handle the student's accounts. “We have put in place procedures so that when the registrar’s office, financial aid office, housing or even parking services gets that notice, they will have procedures for themselves to resolve that student's account,” Thompson said. Thompson said notices to campus offices and other campus partners as well as other procedures are carried out within a day or two of when the university learns of any student's passing. “We usually include, in these notices, who the student is, when they passed
and even memorial service information,” Thompson said. “We also will send the notice out to faculty members who interact with the student, the adviser of the student, the dean of that student’s academic college, because we know there’s lots of things every student is involved with where folks will want to go to the memorial service or at least send their condolences or flowers and other things of that nature.” Thompson said an informational delay can sometimes occur, not because information is being withheld, but because there is not always enough information to share. “A lot of times when there is no information coming out it's because there
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may be things the family or police are still trying to resolve,” Thompson said. “We want to make sure that the language that we are sharing is the right thing, as well as only sharing information the family is comfortable with us sharing." Lt. Bradli Millington, support services coordinator for K-State Police, said communicating any death involving a member of the Kansas State community is a multiple approach process, but the notification process starts with them. “To assist everybody and get the healing process started, it starts with us letting the family know, then working with the Office of Student Life, and let them all know that we are here to help them,” Millington said.
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Millington said any death on campus or K-State property is met with a full investigation. For a death by suicide specifically, the process runs until the death can be proven to be caused by suicide. “There is an autopsy to make sure there is no criminal intent or aspect to the death," Millington said. "We will have the coroner come, run a crime scene and run what we need to do. Then we go to an investigative process to gather all of the evidence needed to prove it was a suicide.” Millington said the length of an investigation can range from a day to multiple weeks, depending on how difficult it is to obtain the information needed to confirm a death by suicide. “We try and wait until we have all the answers before we say it is a suicide," Millington said. "We may put out some basic information to the public, but we won't declare a cause until it is proven.” Heather Reed, assistant vice president of student life, senior associate dean and director of student life, said the development around the communication about suicide and suicidal ideation at K-State has grown significantly in recent years. “We have always let the family of the deceased guide the communication through us, but when we started, there were much fewer cases, and it wasn’t really talked about as much, and now people aren’t shying away from it like they may have in the past,” Reed said. Reed said a huge challenge in appropriately communicating a suicide is the emergence of social media as an informational pathway. “Sometimes the information is correct, sometimes it isn’t," Reed said. "So we make sure that what we share is correct information, and it is shared in a way the family is comfortable with.” Reed said their strategy focuses on sharing basic information while the details emerge. “We will go ahead and make phone calls to faculty or a department, because we know it will get out there, and let them know the university is aware, but we are still waiting to get more details,” Reed said. Reed and Thompson both said the Office of Student Life is committed to improving its outreach to students to support them in reaching academic goals.
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HERE’S THE SCOOP
ROAD RIVALS
Call Hall plant to reopen in next few months, surplus supply available
JULIE FREIJAT
THE COLLEGIAN
The weather may be cold, but ice cream is never out of season at Kansas State’s dairy plant — Call Hall. Despite some recent hurdles, Call Hall fully intends for their famed ice cream flavor, Purple Pride, alongside others, to be available on campus. After safety concerns and an inability to cool dairy product, the plant closed last year. “We shut down in October to pursue another path that will be more beneficial for the department and the university, as well as the students that are being supported and taken care of in Call Hall,” said Jared Parsons, operations manager for the dairy plant. Parsons said the plant had to be closed because it was unable to chill the milk and convert it into a frozen form. “We lost the ammonia sys-
tem, which is an old aging refrigeration system that we’ve had since the beginning of the initial plant ... it’s been running since ‘63,” he said. “Obviously, we’ve kept it up over the years, but with the age of it, it finally had some catastrophic failures that made for us to make decisions on whether to completely renovate the ammonia system or go on self-contained refrigerated individual coolers and freezers and stuff like that.” The plant has secured a new machine in lieu of the ammonia system and hopes to have operations back to normal soon, Parsons said. “The department opted to get away from the ammonia system for the fact that we weren’t using the capacity and an ammonia system is more of a commercial-sized system which is fine for a plant, but perhaps maybe some smaller units would be more beneficial then having an actual
engine room with an ammonia system,” Parsons said. While there are no half gallons currently for sale, students and community members should still be able to get a bite of their favorite ice cream — Parsons said the plant has a surplus of product in the freezers available, and the dairy bars are still open to sell by the scoop. “There’s no supply issue, and the new ice cream machine will be broken in the first February — then we will have to do some installs on some freezers that will be shut down for a little while again after that,” Parsons said. Parsons said he was excited by the speed in which the new machine was brought in, considering the situation. “We appreciate the support of the university and the community and we’ll be back up and running and better than ever,” he said.
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From left: Jake Eckert, agricultural technician; Jared Parsons, dairy plant manager; and Tony Sauvage, agricultural technician, fill, stamp and stack containers of fresh purple pride ice cream at Call Hall’s dairy plant April 24, 2018.
As then-senior guard Barry Brown Jr. drives the basket, he is knocked down hard during the men’s basketball game against KU in Bramlage Coliseum on Feb. 5, 2019. The Wildcats broke an eight-game loss streak against the Jayhawks with a final score of 74-67. Go to kstatecollegian.com for a recap and analysis of last night’s Sunflower Showdown.
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Letter from the editor: A promise to be transparent, honest KAYLIE MCLAUGHLIN THE COLLEGIAN
Wildcats, As the spring semester begins, let’s start off by welcoming everyone back to campus for what is sure to be another great semester at Kansas State. For those of you who are new to campus, my name is Kaylie McLaughlin, and I have the privilege of serving as the editor-in-chief of the Collegian — the independent student voice of K-State. After close to three semesters in this role, I feel like I’m starting to get the hang of it. Recently, and especially over winter break, the Collegian has been working
diligently to create a concise social media and digital policy that matches the requirements of a rapidly changing field of engagement, and anticipates how future technologies might affect student journalism. The fact of the matter is that students are coming to us from social media — and that can be both a good thing and a bad thing. The best parts of social media allow us to connect in ways that were unthinkable less than 20 years ago, and give us real time feedback about the body of work we are putting out. But at the same time, it also opens the floodgates to a shaming culture and different kinds of pressures that can compromise journalistic integrity or force editorial decisions.
More or less, this new policy is us putting our foot down — in the name of integrity, of course. The Collegian will not take down stories from our social media accounts or our website. In the same way that print stories cannot be deleted from the record, neither should online stories. This policy, which will also dictate the digital conduct of the writers and editors who work at the Collegian, has been modeled off of practice or guidelines that already exist in peer and professional newsrooms. This isn’t so much a change for the Collegian as it is us catching up to industry standard. The act of deletion, even when there is a mistake, is disingenuous and subverts
Helpful hints for dealing with seasonal depression JUSTUS GAPHARDT THE COLLEGIAN
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that typically occurs during the wintertime — days become shorter and the amount of sunlight decreases. More commonly known as seasonal depression, SAD can impact a person's sleep schedule, appetite and overall mood. It can take a toll on someone's personal life, school work and their job. While there is no surefire way to get rid of SAD, there are things that might help combat it.
1. EXERCISING
Committing to a regular exercise routine can do wonders when dealing with seasonal depression. Exercising boosts the number of feelgood brain chemicals, such as endorphins and serotonin, that are being released in the
body. It can also help improve other things like self-esteem and sleep schedule. Exercises that can work against depression include running, swimming and weight lifting.
2. EATING RIGHT
Symptoms of seasonal depression can often lead to craving unhealthy and sugary foods — which is the opposite of what the body needs. Eating well-balanced meals that contain fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins can help maintain a healthy energy level throughout the day.
3. GETTING MORE SUNLIGHT
Since a lack of sunlight contributes to the development of seasonal depression, getting outside is a necessity. The sun can help boost serotonin levels and improve a person's overall mood. Going for a walk or playing an outdoor sport with friends can
transparency. When mistakes are made, clear corrections will be issued that highlight changes and state what was erroneous in the article. When it is warranted, new stories may be published with a corrected record if it protects clarity and honesty. In this process, the Collegian is vowing to take responsibility for its mistakes — which are bound to happen no matter how hard we work to prevent them — but make clear what is true. This letter and this new policy is part of a continued effort and a renewal of our vows to be transparent and honest. That being said, most of what the Collegian does will not change. In about 125 years of history, the Collegian has been devoted to elevating the student voice at K-State, and has endured by
virtue of the student body’s input. As has always been the case, we are open to your feedback, suggestions, opinions and news tips. If you wish to share an opinion, our community editor Olivia Rogers can be reached at letters@kstatecollegian.com. If you have a news tip or wish that we would cover
something specific, send it directly to news@kstatecollegian.com. If there’s an area in which you feel the Collegian is falling short, reach out to the editorial staff by emailing collegian@kstatecollegian.com or stop by our newsroom in Kedzie 116. Best, Kaylie McLaughlin
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help increase sun exposure. Opening blinds and drapes to increase the amount of sunlight throughout the home is another viable option.
4. TAKING A BREAK
Dealing with seasonal depression can be taxing, and dealing with it while having to keep up with classes, work or other obligations can make it even tougher. Taking a mental health break is often much needed and can be very beneficial. Focusing on well-being is critical.
5. SEEKING MEDICAL HELP
SAD is a form of depression, and it can be diagnosed by a doctor. They will be able determine what the best treatment route is. A doctor might recommend therapy or antidepressants. It is important to be proactive and seek treatment before symptoms of SAD escalate.
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Conversation, connection essential to breaking mental health stigma DREW GALLOWAY ZANDT DURHAM THE COLLEGIAN
Mental health and thoughts of suicide can be scary and difficult to manage, and asking for help with those difficulties isn’t always easy either. “I feel like people actually don’t really care unless it affects their immediate circle,” Alex Adamson, sophomore in physics and chemistry, said. “People who have issues with depression think they are just burdens, but in reality they are just hurting and most of the time they feel so isolated and no one can help them.” Despite local and international efforts, stigma around mental health still exists. This stigma can keep people from getting the help they need. “[It's] worse for men because we are always expected to be people who are 'emotionally strong' or 'the person to count on' when in reality
they are probably dealing with their own demons and don’t want others to feel like they are weak or can’t be counted on because of their issues,” Adamson said. Joyce Baptist, associate professor in family studies and human services, said there are reasons Kansas has a high suicide rate. “Given the sizable rural and military population in Kansas, it is not surprising that our suicide rate is the 13th highest in the nation,” Baptist said. “The lack of mental health services, the ‘tough it out’ mentality and the stigma associated with mental health can exacerbate the loneliness and isolation associated with living in rural and frontier areas.” Baptist said many factors contribute to suicide rates among college students. “Some of the main factors include perceived lack of social support and connectedness that reduces one’s sense of belonging to the college
community,” Baptist said. “Some students hesitate to seek the support they need for fear of being a burden to others.” Matthew Dercher, junior in marketing and sales, said he believes men should open up and talk about their mental health. “Mental health is extremely important, and I think it’s really important for men to talk about it,” Dercher said. “You should not be perceived as weak for talking about it.” Baptist said there is something that could help lower suicide rates among college students and break the stigma around reaching out for help. “In my opinion, there is a dire need for more faceto-face dialogue and connection among college students,” Baptist said. “Students today grew up in the social media era where conversations happen online. In-person conversations is becoming a lost art.”
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22 Hot Cocoa & Donuts 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. K-State Student Union
23 Activities Carnival 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. K-State Student Union
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Students walking across the quad stomped on bubble wrap as apart of Stomp the Stigma for Mental Wellness week, reducing stress and bringing awareness to mental illness.
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Free-For-All Friday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Union Courtyard
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28 Gift Basket Bingo 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wildcat Chambers
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