10.14.22

Students honor Mahsa Amini, protest Iranian government

In response to the Sept. 16 death of Iranian citizen Mahsa Amini, students organized a candlelight protest in Bosco Plaza on Oct. 8 to bring awareness to the injustices taking place in Iran. Students stood with candles and posters in solidarity with the women who have been silenced by the Iranian government.

Amini’s memory. Some posters read, “We all sympathize” and “Did you know blowing hair in Iran is illegal?”

Majdi said students became more invested in the movement after meeting students from Iran at the protest.

“They don’t know that K-State has so many Iranian students, so I think that the fact that they saw us, it became real to them and it became more ef-

“We are asking people to be Iran’s voice.”

Nooshin Zeinali

graduate student in electircal and computer engineering

Fereshteh Majdi, a graduate student in English, said the protests in Iran began after Amini’s death, who was allegedly killed by the morality police because her hijab was not worn to government standards. She was 22 years old.

Nooshin Zeinali, a graduate student in electrical and computer engineering, said the protests also stem from other issues within the Iranian government.

“People don’t like to have that government, it’s just mandatory for them,” Zeinali said. “They’re protesting it, and the government is killing them.”

Kansas State students’ protest was just one of many across the world. Students gathered around a table with posters, candles, and flowers to honor

fective,” Majdi said.

The candlelight protest brought attention to serious issues in Iran, Majdi said.

“The government cut off the internet, so [Iranian citizens] cannot share what they are going through,” Majdi said. “We are here as the representatives of Iranian women, and we want all the world to know what they’re going through and be their voice.”

Madji said she hoped the protest would help to spread the truth.

“I’m not sure if the television, the news are showing it correctly,” Majdi said. “For example, Oprah posted yesterday that Mahsa Amini died, but she didn’t die. She was

Students and faculty gather to honor Mahsa Amini and raise awareness for the injustice in Iran.

killed. She was murdered.”

Majdi said it’s important to support the women experiencing prejudice and to grieve the victims.

“We remember them, and we want their family to know that we are there for them and we want them to gain their rights,” Majdi said.

Majdi, who moved to the United States from Iran one month ago, said she understands what the women are go-

ing through because she’s seen it first-hand.

“In these recent ten or maybe two weeks, there are so many people who were killed in Iran,” Majdi said. “Mostly teenagers are being killed in the street, being tortured, being raped.”

Majdi said the K-State community has been great to her.

“K-State was really supportive,” Majdi said. “My professors were really supportive. I

went through some tough stuff.”

The movement is bigger than just one protest, but an ongoing fight for equality, Majdi said.

“I think this is the biggest feminist movement around the world,” Majdi said. “People, mostly women, are fighting for their basic rights: their rights to wear what they want, their rights to vote, their rights to get divorced, their rights to have their children after divorce.”

Both Majdi and Zeinali encourage students, faculty and Manhattan residents to utilize social media and spread the word about Amini.

“If you have the opportunity, please share it with your followers on Twitter,” Majdi said.

“The hashtag is Mahsa Amini.”

“We need other people to pay attention to this problem,” Zeinali said. “We are asking people to be Iran’s voice.”

President Biden pardons federal marijuana possession charges, Manhattan impact

President Joe Biden initiated the largest presidential change to U.S. drug policy to date on Oct. 6, according to Politico. He will pardon everyone in prison for minor marijuana possession charges under federal law.

“Sending people to jail for possessing marijuana has upended too many lives — for conduct that is legal in many states. That’s before you address the clear racial disparities around prosecution and conviction. Today, we begin to right these wrongs,” Biden tweeted.

It looks like there will be no local affect, Aaron Wintermote, Riley County Public Information Officer, said.

“I believe with those pardons, the state is actually the one who will determine if Kansas will be affected or not,’’ Wintermote said. “So at the local level, I do not believe there will be a lot of decision making at this point or effect.”

Andrew Moeller, university police lieutenant of the KSU Police Department, said since the president pardoned federal offenses, Manhattan residents will not see any impact.

“It has to do with fed-

eral charges and we do not charge any federal crimes because we are a local police department,” Moeller said.

The president urged governors to take similar action for state possession offenses, according to Peoples Dispatch, as marijuana possession is almost entirely prosecuted at the state level.

Possession of marijuana is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of six months imprisonment and a maximum fine of $1,000 for a first time offense, according to Kansas law.

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Free course offers financial lessons and scholarships

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Financial struggles are the number one reason freshmen drop out of college, Blake Gray, professor of practice of person al financial planning, said.

A new financial well-being course this semester, PFP 300, taught by Gray, aims to guide students through financial chal lenges and teach them about managing financial resources.

“The zero credit classes are designed to help students understand some of the criti cal decisions they’ll be making throughout their undergrad uate degree and graduate de grees,” Gray said.

Director of Powercat Fi nancial, Jodi Kaus, said Pow ercat Financial awards scholar ships to students who take the course. The first 250 students to sign up for the class get a $50 scholarship, and the first 250 to complete the class recieve $50.

“It does get added to your student account,” Kaus said. “And if you had a balance, it could pay that down for you, or it may help you reduce a loan.”

Gray said even though the first round of PFP class es already started, there are only 101 students registered, so scholarships can still be awarded.

According to the Pow ercat Financial webpage, there are two more classes students can sign up for this fall. Course #17408 is an online asynchronous class from Oct. 24 to Nov. 23 and course #17426 is an in-person class from Oct. 25 to Nov. 10. Kaus said students can enroll in PFP 300 through KSIS like any other class, and it’s free.

Kaus said the in-person class is twice a week for three weeks, plus one session in the Powercat Financial Office, to talling about seven hours of commitment. The online asyn chronous class is five weeks long and students can work through it at their own pace, Kaus said.

The in-person class op

tion offers unique benefits, Gray said.

“You get to do more work shopping,” Gray said. “We can answer questions and work through specific questions they might have in that class.”

Makenna Eilert, graduate student in community plan ning, said she is currently taking PFP 300 online.

“Usually my day is pret ty busy,” Eilert said. “So it was kind of easier just to do asynchronous.”

Eilert said she enjoyed learning about credit scores.

“Actually breaking it down into the different brackets of how you get a credit score was kind of interesting because I’d never really sat down and thought through that informa tion before,” Eilert said.

Gray said he enjoys teaching students about mon ey disorders.

“We did a presentation about money disorders, and money beliefs — kind of deep psychological money discussions, which are really uncommon,” Gray said.

Gray said that people in everyday life rarely talk about money, so discussing it in the

context of family and how their view of money has been shaped by different things opens students’ eyes.

“I think students some times are surprised about how engaging these topics are be cause they’re so real and ap plicable,” Gray said.

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Kansas State service pups in training

Two male labrador pup pies — Snyder and Ohlde — from the Kansas Specialty Dog Service are training for service work at Kansas State, James Roush, associate dean of the Veterinary Medicine Center, said.

Kathleen Wardman, graduate student in veteri nary medicine, said the pup pies arrived at 16 weeks old on Sept. 27 and will contin ue to train with the students for 18 months. Wardman said this is the first time stu dents get to work with KSDS as volunteers.

“I have an interest in animal behavior and I never had the experience of inter acting with companion an imals this way growing up, so this is a way I can gain that experience and have the ability to give back to my community,” Wardman said.

Kyanna Volkman, KSDS puppy raiser coor dinator, said K-State and KSDS’s ongoing partnership includes a student visit to the KSDS campus, located in Washington, Kansas, every year to perform eye checks for the dogs. Volkman said students provide free health checks to the dogs to ensure the animals pass the Ortho pedic Foundation for Ani mals’ standard for their eyes, hips and elbows.

“When students were here on their last visit, we discussed the idea of hav ing the dogs at schools more often and we enjoy working with them, and developing more of an everyday rela tionship with them has been very exciting,” Volkman said.

Roush said professors are impressed with the dogs’ good behavior in class, and trainers are proud of how the puppies’ manners are improving.

“On more than one oc

casion, I have had professors ask when the dogs would ar rive while the puppies had been in the back of their classes the whole time being so well-behaved that the in structors didn’t even notice,” Roush said.

Roush said he noticed the trainers, like Wardman, and their classmates love having the puppies on cam pus.

“We take the puppies with us to class every day and my classmates are al ways excited to see them in the mornings,” Wardman said. “Interacting with the puppies really brightens their day.”

Wardman said if stu dents see Snyder and Ohlde around campus, the puppies can receive attention when they do not have their vests on. Trainers urge students to always ask permission to pet the puppies and only give them treats provided by trainers.

Wardman said the stu dents will teach the puppies 30 obedience commands and report back to the KSDS at the beginning of each month to record their progress.

Wardman said she and her fellow puppy raisers are very pleased with Ohlde’s growth.

“It’s really exciting to see him already learning and catching onto his com mands, especially in potty training — it has been tre mendously better since he first arrived with us,” Ward man said.

Volkman said once the dogs are finished training, they will be placed in spe cialized categories to be fa cility, guide or service dogs.

“The dogs make it ob vious when they are not enjoying their job so they pick their own career be fore graduating by choosing which of these categories best suits them for their skill

set,” Volkman said. Volkman said KSDS is a nonprofit organization that depends on a strong commu nity of volunteer puppy rais ers from all over the country to begin training their dogs.

Volkman said KSDS is always seeking more volun teers to join the puppy rais ing journey.

“There is no true re quirement for our volun teers, as long as they have a

will to learn about dog train ing and a passion to help us create this foundation for our dogs then anyone can become a puppy raiser,” Volkman said.

More information on

KSDS or how to become a pup py raiser can be found on their website http://www.ksds.org/.

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Kathleen Wardman (left) and Rebekah Arnold (right) second-year students in the doctoral program of veterinary medi cine and their KSDS puppy, Ohlde.

Aggieville developer speaks on demolition rumors

tween fifty and eighty years old, so they need to be done.”

MEREDITH MCCALMON staff writer

Grace Crnkovich, fresh man in psychology, said after hearing rumors that Green Tea, a sushi restaurant in the Han di Corner Shopping Center, would be demolished, she felt sad and disappointed.

“Green Tea is very good,” Crnkovich said. “It’s so cheap, and it’s delicious.”

Dennis Cook, director of the Aggieville Business Associ ation, said he is familiar with the unconfirmed plans to tear down the shopping center.

“A private developer has bought the Handi Corner Shop

ping Center … he’s bought ev erything from 11th Street to 12th Street,” Cook said. “He hasn’t publicly come out and said what he’s going to do, but what we’re hearing is he intends to, at some point, take that strip center down … and redevelop that lot.”

Cook said the rumors surfaced after road construc tion in Aggieville began in 2020 near the Handi Corner Shopping Center.

“The big thing is we’re go ing to redo all the streets and all the sidewalks,” Cook said. “Part of that was because of the infra structure underneath the streets, which is water, sewer, etc. Most of those lines are somewhere be

TJ Vilkanskas, President of Back 9 Development, said he owns the Handi Corner Shopping Center, and the dem olition rumors are false.

“I want to be really clear, we’re not doing anything with the Handi Corner right now,” Vilkanskas said. “The construction that Dennis was speaking of is across 12th Street on the empty parking lot that’s there right now.”

Instead of tearing down the shopping center, Vil kanskas said he is working on another huge development.

“It’s going to be a five-story building with re tail, office and lab space in it,” Vilkanskas said. “Right now, we’re currently plan ning on starting construction in December.”

Vilkanskas said the new building will greatly benefit the residents of Manhattan.

“It brings a million plus dollars of annual property tax revenue, which goes to help en hance the Aggieville area,” Vil kanskas said. “It brings jobs to the community. When we were working with the city, that was the biggest thing.”

Vilkanskas said jobs were not the only priority.

“They wanted a com mon area element to it that was open to the general public,” Vil kanskas said. “We’ve created that with what will be a second-story courtyard area that will be open to the general public.”

According to the City of Manhattan website, in 2017, the City of Manhattan released a development plan called the Ag gieville Community vision.

The Aggieville Vision is

an “initiative capturing a com munity-wide vision for future development and improve ments in the Aggieville area,” according to the Aggieville Community Vision Plan.

Vilkanskas said his new project aligns with this plan.

“Everybody’s been really supportive,” Vilkanskas said. “We received unanimous ap proval from the city commis sion to enter into a develop ment agreement with us.”

Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) dollars, is the system pay ing for the building, Cook said.

“TIF is specific to Aggiev ille, so every additional dollar of property tax revenue that’s brought in gets re-invested into Aggieville,” Vilkanskas said.

Vilkanskas said his goal is to create a more functional Aggieville while preserving its original history.

“The old bar district that [Aggieville] used to kind of exist on is not as functional as it used to be,” Vilkanskas said. “Having said that, there are a lot of fan tastic businesses that are here, so we’re trying to find ways to en hance their existing business and not hurt them. Obviously, with improvement comes construc tion, and that makes it difficult.”

Cook said while construc tion can be inconvenient, he thinks change and development are extremely important.

“Some people just don’t want things to change, but if they’re in business down here they know that things have to change,” Cook said. “Mostly what we get are people who are not affiliated with Aggieville who’ve got great memories of Aggieville, and they don’t want it to change, but that’s not reality. It’s going to change.”

Derek Schmidt visits Manhattan on GOP Bus Tour

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Governor candidate Derek Schmidt stops in Manhattan at Vista Burger on Oct. 8 while on his GOP Bus Tour. Senator Roger Marshall introduced him to the crowd, and Schmidt gave a speech about his campaign.

OLIVIA LUNCEFORD

It’s Homecoming time, and soon bands of greek life students will parade through Aggieville, storefront windows will be plastered with hand-painted murals and dance groups will chant and stomp in Memorial Stadium.

Preparations for this week-long ordeal begin weeks in advance for students involved and months before for the head Homecoming committee. Tamie Redding, assistant director of student programs, said preparation for the event is no small task.

“Homecoming is a yearround project, but typically, planning will start in spring with the committee deciding on a theme, grand marshal and philanthropy,” Redding said.

This year’s theme is “Wildcat Dreams.” Unlike other years, participants don’t have any assigned subthemes, allowing student groups to have complete freedom with their designs.

“The Wildcat Dreams concept was a combination of ideas from the committee permitting creativity to the groups to run with their own ideas of, ‘What are your Wildcat Dreams?’” Redding said.

There are many possible topics students can choose from, such as daydreams, bedtime stories and more, Redding said.

Homecoming events kick off at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23, with a philanthropic 5K run — open to both students and Manhattan residents — to support the Manhattan Emergency Shelter. The race offers a virtual option for non-students or non-affiliated students which requires runners to submit their times by noon on Sunday.

Later in the day, spirit signs from each group will

be displayed in the Coffman Commons just outside of Hale Library followed by a sidewalk chalking contest in Bosco Plaza from 12-3 p.m. To finish the first day with a bang, “Pant the Chant” occurs in Bramlage Coliseum at 8 p.m. with teams showcasing original chants for all other participants to see.

Oct. 24 begins with “Paint the Ville,” an all-day event that allows storefront windows in Aggieville to be painted with creative murals depicting students’ subthemes.

The night of Tuesday, Oct. 25, brings more entertainment with “Wildcat Request Live” where teams will lip-sync and perform choreographed routines in Bramlage Coliseum from 8-10 p.m.

The night of Wednesday, Oct. 26, offers a children’s carnival in the Student Union from 6-8 p.m. that invites kids from the community to wear their Halloween costumes while participating in themed games for free.

Thursday, Oct. 27, grants a break in the festivities with the only event being Student Ambassador Elections. Voting is offered for students online from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Trick-or-treating through Aggieville, a parade through the city and a pep rally hosted by Willie the Wildcat, rounds out the

Fueled by their weeklong successes, students will funnel into Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, to cheer on the Cats as they take on Oklahoma State University.

Redding said she can’t decide which Homecoming event is her favorite.

“I love them all. The events are unique and the personality of each participant’s themes are exciting, and we appreciate the work and time it takes to accomplish them,” Redding said.

Andy Robinson, sophomore in pre-med and Homecoming chair for Pi Kappa Alpha, said he likes that Homecoming brings students together.

“Homecoming is all about the creativity of each team and each event reflects how hard we have worked to come up with one of the most unique and exciting themes,” Robinson said. “It’s amazing to see everyone coming together from all walks of life to become Wildcats forever and build long-lasting friendships.”

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Autumn is upon us, and fall festivities are around every corner. Here are some activity ideas to set the autumn mood.

PUMPKIN PATCHES

Pumpkin patches are an excellent activity during the fall season for all ages to enjoy. Browsing for the perfect pumpkin to carve into a jacko’-lantern or make pumpkin seeds out of never gets old. A&H Farm and Britt’s Garden Acres are two local patches worthy of checking out before the season is over.

COFFEE

Pumpkin spice season is back, and Radina’s Coffee at the K-State Student Union now serves “October Specials” — an assortment of distinct fall beverages. Flavors include pumpkin spice, white mocha, gingerbread cookie latte, toasted marshmallow mocha and mulled apple cider. Stop in during October, as drinks are available for a limited time only.

FALL FLICKS

As coarse winds force Manhattan locals indoors, there are a few film necessities to check out when adding a hint of fall flair to the TV. “Fantastic Mr. Fox” is a warm and autumnal Wes Anderson film that will pair perfectly with a bowl of popcorn and a hot beverage. If looking for something a little more fear-inducing, the short cartoon series “Over the Gar-

den Wall” will surely satisfy. Horror films are perfect for spooky season as well — some honorable mentions

include “Nightmare on Elm Street,” “Midsommar,” “Hereditary” and “The Conjuring.”

BONFIRES

Nothing encapsulates the energy of this harvest season more than a bonfire. The smoky air, freshly-made s’mores and vibrant fireside allow for a truly welcoming atmosphere. Spend some quality time with your favorite people, and celebrate the fall season.

FALL FASHION

Sweaters are certainly going to make a comeback over the next few months as temperatures continue to drop, empowering those to make the most of their outfits. One thing to remember is you can never go wrong with flannel — a flannel overshirt or jacket is a perfect, subtle addition to any outfit this fall. Boots are another fashionable trend this fall. Whether picking Uggs or Doc Martens, both will certainly satisfy any fall fashionista.

HAUNTED HOUSES

Spooky season is coming on strong and no activity is better than going to a haunted house. Zombie Toxin Haunted House in Junction City is open every Friday from 7-10:30 p.m. and Saturday from 7-11 p.m in October. Not only is a haunted house a festive way to spend the Halloween season, but Zombie Toxin Haunted House is also operating four unique horror-themed escape rooms for the brave and unafraid.

A frightening figure slowly emerges from the fog. Its shadowy, clawed hand reaches out. A flash of lightning reveals –– “Werewolf by Night.” While it may have flown under the radar, this hour long Marvel television special on Disney+ delivers a spooky and entertaining story.

er hunter, played by Gael Garcia Bernal, also plays a key role in the story. If this doesn’t sound like a typical installment in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, that’s because it isn’t.

One thing that sets “Werewolf by Night” apart from other current MCU installments is the fact that viewers don’t need to watch the 37 prior films to understand the story. This movie

by Night” is a clear nod to the style of those films — the cheesy music, film grain and uncomplicated storyline create a fun movie experience.

The black and white format of this movie allows the television special to utilize color in an interesting way. Throughout the story, the bloodstone — the relic of the characters’ desires — glows red. Against a colorless world, this redness stands out to emphasize significance. The lack of color is also a big reason the monsters look as good as they do. When CGI is used to enhance the look of the creatures, it appears very convincing.

The story’s greatest strength is its refreshing simplicity. While there are surprises along the way, the short runtime requires a more streamlined plot. No time is wasted introducing the characters. While viewers may be able to guess what roles each character will play, they are flushed out in a satisfying way throughout the story. In one hour, “Werewolf by Night” manages to produce new characters with realistic goals, which has been lacking in recent MCU installments.

The story is set in a dark world filled with all sorts of monsters and hunters that kill them for sport. Elsa Bloodstone, played by Laura Donnelly, arrives to attend the funeral of her famous monster-hunting father. To win back a powerful relic that belonged to him, she participates in a “Hunger Games”-style competition against other hunters and a mysterious monster. Anoth-

offers an entirely self-contained plot centered around fresh characters in a new world. Aside from the opening credits, and any prior knowledge from the source material, there’s no indication that this is a part of MCU.

The film is almost fully produced in black and white, helping it mimic the feel of nostalgic Universal monster movies. “Werewolf

Additionally, “Werewolf by Night” is unlike the rest of the MCU in its tone. Viewers who expect to be entertained by an abundance of jokes will be disappointed. While there is some levity, this is a more serious story.

For those looking for a short popcorn movie with cool monsters and a nostalgic feel, “Werewolf by Night” is a great choice this Halloween season.

Approximately 348 miles away from Manhattan lies Ames, Iowa, home to Iowa State University’s massive campus. Ames’ quirky shops and breakfast joints are just five hours away by car, and what’s better is the trip can be made on one tank of gas.

THE DISTRICT

A great stop outside of Ames is The District in Ankeny, Iowa, which has a little bit of everything. This shopping center, recommended by a local resident, has a nice offering of shops and eateries for any mood.

Magee’s Irish Pub at The District is a great lunch spot. The pub’s stained glass windows, tapestries and dark wood interior give the space an authentic feel. They have extensive brunch and lunch menus — a star being the “Crispy Apple Grilled Cheese.” The sandwich arrives with cheese on both the inside and outside and the dish is stuffed with granny smith apples and cinnamon. It’s rich and sweet, but also savory; it’s definitely worth a try.

MACUBANA

Ames offers plenty of restaurant choices, and Macubana is a must. The interior of the restaurant is covered in colorful graffiti, creating a groovy atmosphere. The menu presents an assortment of mac and cheese bowls, Cuban sandwiches and grilled cheeses — complete with a long island iced tea bar. Try the classic mac and cheese to satisfy comfort-food cravings. While on the pricier side, it’s a worthwhile purchase.

CAFE DIEM

Cafe Diem is a cozy cafe in Ames’ downtown area. They offer seasonal drinks alongside their regular coffee menu and a limited breakfast selection. The breakfast sandwiches are not stellar, but the coffee is decent and the service is fast.

DOG-EARED BOOKS

Dog-Eared Books is Ames’ version of The Dusty Bookshelf. It’s cute and homey on the inside, with books covering the walls from floor to ceiling. A coffee bar is

nestled at the entrance of the store and the loft above offers a great place to study.

LIFE DISTILLED

Life Distilled cannot be missed. This little store sells plants, crystals and other similar knickknacks. Life Distilled is a great place to pick up a gift or souvenir, and it is a plant lover’s ultimate dream. Here, you can sample an assortment of teas, all of which are available for purchase.

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Iowa State’s gorgeous campus is a must-see. Popping into different buildings and strolling along the neatly paved paths gives a taste of what it might be like to be a student. A walk through the neighborhoods behind campus provides a glimpse of the elegant greek houses and residence halls. Visiting the iconic “campanile” on campus is something else to check off the list; students are always willing to stop and chat about the lore surrounding the infamous bell tower.

Ames, Iowa is no Manhattan, but if you’re looking for an interesting road trip, it deserves a weekend visit.

Macubana serves mac and cheese bowls, long island iced teas and craft

satisfy late-night cravings.

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Wildcats in the NFL: Thompson gets first playing time, Lockett strikes again

AJ SHAW staff writer

SKYLAR THOMPSON, QB, MIAMI DOLPHINS:

The 25-year-old Thomp son was active for the first time in Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. After con cussion-like symptoms forced Teddy Bridgewater to leave the game early, Thompson took over as the team’s quar terback. He threw for 166 yards and an interception in a 40-17 loss. Despite the loss, Thompson became the first Kansas State quarterback to play in his rookie year since Josh Freeman in 2009. Head coach Mike McDaniel an nounced Wednesday that he expects Thompson to start Sunday against the Minneso ta Vikings.

TYLER LOCKETT, WR, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS:

Lockett had another big game on Sunday in Seattle’s 39-32 loss to the New Orle ans Saints. The veteran re ceiver completed his second 100+ yard receiving game of the season, catching five passes for 104 yards and his first two touchdown recep tions. Lockett ties for eighth in the NFL with 32 recep tions this season as the Sea hawks offense gains leaguewide recognition.

Tyler Lockett 2+ Re ceiving TD Games In His Career:

10/9/2022 vs. Saints - 2 1/9/2022: vs. Cardinals - 2 9/12/2021 vs. Colts - 2 1/3/2021: vs. 49ers - 2 10/25/2020 vs. Cardinals - 3

(career high)

11/3/2019 vs. Buccaneers - 2 12/13/2015 vs. Ravens - 2 11/22/2015 vs. 49ers - 2

D.J. REED, CB, NEW YORK JETS:

Reed made five tackles in the Jets 40-17 victory on Sunday over the Miami Dol phins. Reed is ranked sixth on the Jets in total tackles with 19, and he ties for sec ond in interceptions with one. He also ties for first in forced fumbles this season with one.

ELIJAH LEE, LB, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS:

Active again on Mon day night against the Las Ve gas Raiders, Lee made one tackle on special teams in

the Chiefs 30-29 comeback victory. Kansas City is now 4-1 and sits in first place in the AFC West.

TIMMY HORNE, DT, ATLANTA FALCONS:

Horne recorded a tackle again for the second straight game on Sunday in the Fal cons 21-15 loss to the Tam pa Bay Buccaneers. Horne now has four total tackles on the season. Atlanta is 2-3 on the season and will be home next week against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Catherine Eldridge

Kansas State football’s breakout season arrived at a difficult time. In the midst of a rise in play, the rest of the Big 12 has stayed in stride. The Wildcats are accompanied in the top 25 by Oklahoma State, TCU, Kansas and Texas. That does not include Baylor, who fell out of the top 25 by losing to Oklahoma State before their bye week. K-State has yet to face any of these opponents. In order to finish the season as a top two team in the conference and earn a spot in the Big 12 Championship game, K-State must find a way to stay steady and win the majority of their final six games.

The Big 12’s top six teams have only played against each other in two games so far: Oklahoma State vs Baylor and TCU vs Kansas, with Oklahoma State and TCU winning those faceoffs. The Wildcat bye week comes before their matchup against the undefeated TCU Horned Frogs. This allows K-State to watch TCU and Oklahoma State play each other this week in a battle between two top 15 teams in the country. No matter who wins, K-State will be tied for first place

in the conference with the winner of the matchup. This provides a potential battle between the two top teams in the Big 12 with K-State and TCU if TCU were to win.

The Wildcats have reached this point with the continued strength of their running game and defense, both making big plays every week. Quarterback Adrian Martinez and running back Deuce Vaughn have contributed to the fifth-ranked rushing offense in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Both have broken through defenses’ front lines and taken long runs down the field when it has been needed most.

Martinez’s running impact started in Big 12 play against Oklahoma, and he has continued to help Vaughn find more running lanes with less pressure on him from defenses. The rushing attack has the chance to improve even further if the Wildcats passing offense, which is ranked 119th in the FBS, finds a better rhythm in the second half of the season.

The explosive defensive side of the ball has balanced the offense. Led by defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah, ranked second in sacks in the FBS with 6.5, the defense has found a way to put the ball back in the offense’s hands.

The team has found production on all fronts, with Anudike-Uzomah leading play up front. In the back end, the Wildcats have seen stellar play from safeties Josh Hayes and Kobe Savage. Hayes received the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week award against Iowa State, collecting a career-high of 11 tackles. Savage, who totals four more tackles but one more game than Hayes this season, is tied for first in team interceptions with two. His two interceptions contribute to the team’s total of nine, tying for seventh in the FBS. The defensive play has placed K-State as the nineteenth ranked scoring defense in the FBS, allowing 16.67 points per game. Head coach Chris Klieman noted the defense struggling in allowing long plays down the field. Stopping big plays can propel the Wildcats defense to even greater heights.

The Wildcats control their own destiny. Their ability to balance the offense and defense has been proven, but consistency in all aspects is needed to claim a Big 12 Championship title, something many K-State fans will have on their minds in the toughest stretch of the year. It all starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, in Fort Worth, Texas, against No. 13 TCU.

LUKE LAZARCZYK

***Difficulty level: Medium

1. _________ led the Men’s golf team at the Oregon State Invitational, shooting 2-under par.

3. Middle blocker Kadye Fernholz led volleyball with six _______ against West Virginia.

6. Volleyball followed the Iowa State sweep by taking ____ ______ in another sweep.

7. Football moved up the Top 25 to rank __________.

9. Soccer forward who scored two goals against Baylor including a game-winning penalty kick with 18 seconds left.

2. Soccer has a three-match homestand against Texas Tech, __________ and Kansas ending on Friday, Oct. 21.

3. Former quarterback Skylar Thompson received his first playing time for the Miami Dolphins after an injury to Dolphins backup quarterback _________.

4. Goalkeeper Alania Werremeyer set the record for most career ________ in school history at 183.

5. _______ Big 12 teams are ranked in the Top 25.

8. Men’s golf won their ________ straight tournament of the season at the Oregon State Invitational.

*These $10 bets are for entertainment purposes only and have no real monetary value. They reflect each Collegian staff member’s opinions.

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