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Stories of sexually assaulted students read aloud Purple Cried promotes awareness through fellow K-Staters’ experiences. Sam Diederich staff writer One K-State student wrote of the sexual abuse suffered at the hands of her father. Another remembered the betrayal of a trusted friend, a sorority sister who turned a blind eye and a cold shoulder to her as she fell victim to date rape. Still another recalled the all-too-real details of a boyfriend coercing her into an involuntary sexual relationship. These stories, and others equally as grim, echoed across the Bosco
Plaza on Monday as students from the School of Leadership Studies and representatives of the K-State Women’s Center presented Purple Cried, a one-hour reading of narratives written by K-State students who have suffered sexual assault or rape. Ashley Eller, freshman in biology and one of the organizers for the event, hoped the readings would raise awareness of the prevalence of sexual assault. “All of us wanted to work with the Women’s Center because we feel strongly about promoting how common this crime is,” Eller said. “It’s often swept under the rug, but it actually happens.” Eller and a group of students from the School of Leadership
Studies read true stories of sexual assault, with hopes that first-person accounts of rape would be more persuasive than fact sheets and fliers. “We put up some fliers, but this was a better way to get the emotion across,” Eller said. “Stories written by women of K-State, read by women of K-State — it’s more powerful.” Taylor McKinley, freshman in open option and another event organizer, hoped the stories would prevent women from falling into similar situations. “We felt that this was important to look out for, especially this weekend with Homecoming, a big party weekend,” McKinley said. “I hope people are more aware that it does happen here.”
According to a survey by the National Institute of Justice, one out of every six American women has been the victim of rape or attempted rape in her lifetime, and collegeaged women are four-times more likely to be sexually assaulted than any other age group.
See CRIED, Page 3 Ashley Ellen, freshman in biology and Spanish, reads a story of abuse during the Purple Cried event Monday afternoon in Bosco Plaza. The stories were from former K-State students who were assaulted.
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K-State ranks 10th in nationwide competition $10,000 donation to university scholarship fund up for grabs Elena Buckner edge editor K-State students have an opportunity to earn a $10,000 addition to the K-State scholarship fund, provided by Gowalla and the Associated Press. Gowalla is a cell phone application supported by iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Palm smart phones that allows users to “stamp” a virtual passport from different locations. It also offers options about nearby attractions when users sign in to a location, according to gowalla. com. Gowalla differs from Powercat Enhanced, a similar location-based app, in that it is not K-State specific. According to the website, users earn one point each time they sign in to specific locations at each participating university. Each individual point earns the user a chance to win a prize, ranging from a MacBook Air to an iTunes gift card, and the
university with the most points at the end of the regular football season wins $10,000 for its scholarship fund. As of 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, KState was in 10th place with 72 points, and the University of Texas was in first place with 606 points. Stephen Arnold, senior in information systems, said he found out about the competition by accident when he signed into one of the five K-State checkpoints and his phone informed him he had earned one point for his school. Arnold estimates only a dozen K-State students have been participating, based on names of people he’s seen sign in recently on Gowalla. Arnold added that K-State moved from 12th to 10th place in less than a day, so it is possible to move up the ranks quickly with enough voters. Check the current rankings at gowalla. com/aptop25. K-State checkpoints for the competition are the Gowalla locations of Kansas State University, Kansas State University Student Union, Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Rock-a-Belly Deli and the Johnny Kaw Statue, which is located in Manhattan City Park.
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Members of Tau Kappa Epsilon, Delta Delta Delta, and Acacia, compete in Pant the Chant on Monday in Bramlage Coliseum. The event was part of the week-long All-University Homecoming festivities.
Homecoming participation varies greatly Residence halls, greek community primary attendants of week’s events Pauline Kennedy campus editor Originating as a time for alumni and former community members to return home, Homecoming is a long-standing tradition of school pride and celebration. This week K-State is continuing the tradition, and is celebrating its annual All-University Homecoming week from Oct. 24 to Oct. 30. While several schools claim to have held the firstever Homecoming, the NCAA said the University of Missouri was the first university to have a Homecoming. The event was held in 1911 when the athletic director asked alumni to
return to the university to help support the team as they played the University of Kansas. The week was filled with activities like dances, rallies and a parade. “It’s everyone coming together, working together,” said Jen Santa Maria, junior in kinesiology and member of Alpha Xi Delta. “Homecoming is more unison than other events.” K-State’s week began on Sunday with a philanthropy 5K race, which benefited the Manhattan Emergency Shelter, and several events followed. Spirit sign displays and residence hall comical games in the Crazy Cat Kickoff were just a few of the events that started the week’s festivities. Another traditional event, Pant the Chant, was held Monday at Bramlage Coliseum. This event is held for student organizations, but it is commonly recognized as an event much of
the greek system participates in. Groups are given a certain amount of time to show their spirit through chants, and are judged by their creativity. “It’s a stomp-the-ground type of routine,” said Santa Maria. “It’s cool; it sounds really cool hearing the guys and girls stomping together.” Like many other events throughout the week, fraternities and sororities participate and are judged based on their efforts. Fraternities and sororities are paired together and earn points for each of the events they participate in. A winner is revealed at the end of the week. Other events throughout the week include dancing, K-State ambassador elections, decorating competitions, a children’s carnival, a volleyball and football game, and a Homecoming parade and pep rally. While Homecoming was
never meant to be an event strictly for the greek system, it is often looked at in that manner, and many students do not find it an essential part of the school year. “I don’t think it’s important; it’s not something I ever participate in,” said Collin Campbell, senior in kinesiology. “It’s only a greek thing nowadays.” Campbell said he does go to the football game, but the fact that it is part of Homecoming week shouldn’t make it any more important than any other game. “Every game is important, especially since we have to win just one more to go to a bowl,” he said. Whether a student wants nothing to do with the week’s events, or they look forward to the week more than any other in the school year, it is a tradition across the nation that will continue to be an important part of any school’s history.
Steakhouse’s competition offers chance to sing on stage with country star Chelsea Cooley junior staff writer Between Oct. 11 and Oct. 31, LongHorn Steakhouse is having a “Sing it Like Jake” contest through the restaurant’s Facebook page. One lucky winner will get a trip to Nashville, Tenn., and the opportunity to ride a tour bus with country singer Jake Owen from Nashville to his hometown in Vero Beach, Fla., where the winner will perform with Owen on stage. “This contest is part of our ongoing program called ‘Live at LongHorn,’ which celebrates the spirit of the American West through exclusive events and promotions featuring popular country music artists,” said Tara Gray of LongHorn Steakhouse media and communications. In order to enter the contest, applicants upload videos of themselves singing one of Owen’s songs to the LongHorn Steakhouse Facebook page. Until Nov. 7, people can visit the Facebook page to vote for their favorite video. On Nov. 9, the 10 videos with the most votes will be considered semi-finalists in the contest. These semi-finalists receive a dinner for two at LongHorn Steakhouse and eligibility for the grand prize. Toni Hayes is currently em-
ployed at Georgia Southern University during the day while she pursues her musical career at night, and she decided to enter the contest. “I’m just a small-town girl who’s looking for her big chance,” Hayes said. “I have a passion for music, it’s what I love. I’m hoping that the right person will watch my video and think, ‘That girl’s got talent.’ I just want to share my music with people, hoping that it will touch someone else’s life like it has touched mine.” The grand-prize winner will be decided by Owen and a panel of judges who will evaluate the submitted videos based on vocal ability, originality and overall performance, Gray said. “We’ve seen some outstanding performances so far and it’s clear Jake has a lot of fans who are passionate about country music and the chance to perform with him on stage.” Marcus Whybrew is a contestant who moved to Nashville,, Tenn., to pursue his music career. “I also won a competition with singing one of his songs called ‘Don’t Think I Can’t Love You,’ Whybrew said. “If I win the ‘Sing it Like Jake’ contest, hopefully it will be enough to build my fan base so that eventually when I am on stage one day performing for charity events, it will be those same people that were there for him, will be there for me.” Gray said the response to the program as been great so far with more than 60 contestants who have submitted videos since Oct. 11.
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SATURDAY Dusty Emone Ellis, of Ogden, was booked for probation violation. Bond was set at $2,500. Dyland Drake McDaniel, of the 2000 block of Plymouth Road, was booked for driving under the influence. Bond was set at $500. Jacob Cody Osterhoudt, of Fort Collins, Colo., was booked for two counts of the sale or distribution of hallucinogens or marijuana, no Kansas drug tax stamp, sale with the intent to sell or deliver, unlawful possession of hallucinogens and use or possession of paraphernalia to introduce into the human body. Bond was set at $3,500. Brandi Tabea Peil, of the 1500 block of Fair Lane, was booked for two counts of the sale or distribution of hallucinogens or marijuana, no Kansas drug tax stamp, unlawful possession of hallucinogens and use or possession of paraphernalia to introduce into the human body. Bond was set at $3,500.
SUNDAY Nicholas Earl Anderson, of West Hall, was booked for aggravated battery. Bond was set at $2,000. Charles Edwards Glasscock Jr., of the 1900 block of Hunting Avenue, was booked for driving with a canceled, suspended or revoked license. Bond was set at $750. Nathan Scott Holmberg, of Fort Riley, was booked for pedestrian
under the influence of alcohol or drugs and disturbing the quiet. Bond was set at $1,500. Aaron Christopher Mcdonald, of the 2200 block of College Avenue, was booked for driving under the influence. Bond was set at $750. Shelby Lee Webster, of Fort Riley, was booked for driving under the influence. Bond was set at $750. Torbian Roth Williamson, of Porterfield, Wis., was booked for failure to appear. Bond was set at $405. Melissa Salena Jackson, of Ogden, was booked for failure to appear. Bond was set at $139. Juan Manuel Mosso Martinez, of the 600 block of Juliette Avenue, was booked for driving with a canceled, suspended or revoked license. Bond was set at $750. Matthew Scott Worley, of the 800 block of Ratone Street, was booked for battery. Bond was set at $500.
MONDAY Robert Lee Green Jr., of Topeka, was booked for driving with a canceled, suspended or revoked license. Bond was set at $3,000. Benjamin Thomas Knoll, of the 1600 block of Browning Avenue, was booked for failure to appear. Bond was set at $3,000. Amanda Dezirae Silva, of the 2400 block of Rebecca Road, was booked for probation violation. Bond was set at $2,500.
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Battery reported in Aggieville A local man reported he was attacked coming home from Aggieville at about 1:50 a.m. Sunday, according to the Riley County Police Department. David Eslinger, 21, of the 600 block of South 17th Street, sustained a broken nose after three men attacked him in the 1200 block of Poyntz Avenue, said Lt. Herb Crosby of the RCPD. Eslinger did not provoke the battery, according to the report. Crosby said Eslinger refused Emergency Medical Services’ treatment.
Female minor rear-ended An Ogden minor reported to police that she was threatened Sunday at about 1 a.m., according to the RCPD. The 17-year-old was stopped at a red light at the intersection of Third Street and Bluemont Avenue when an man she knew called her, saying if she did not talk to him, he would ram her vehicle, according to the report. She hung up and the individual rear-ended her vehicle, causing $500 in damages, according to the report. The individual left before the police showed up, Crosby said. The man will face charges of aggravated battery and aggravated endangerment of a child.
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Police arrested a local man Sunday and booked him on a charge of battery. Matthew Worley, 29, of the 800 block of Ratone Street reportedly battered his significant other, then someone assisting his partner battered Worley, Crosby said. The incident happened Sunday between 1 and 2 p.m., according to the RCPD report. Worley’s bond was set at $500. Crosby said police are still investigating the case.
Bond set at $6K Police arrested a local woman Friday and booked her on a charge of failure to appear, according to a report from RCPD. Melanie Jo Copeland, 41, of the 1600 block of Leavenworth Street, did not show up to court for her original charges of driving with a suspended license and driving with no seatbelt, so a warrant from the City of Manhattan was sent out, Crosby said. Bond was set at $6,000.
Tire slashings reported Sunday morning, 10 people whose vehicles were parked in the 800 block of North Eighth Street found some or all of their tires slit, according to an RCPD report. The incident happened between 2:40 and 8 a.m. Sunday, Crosby said. Damages were estimated at $2,250.
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Mary Todd, director of the K-State Women’s Center, has seen the effects of sexual assault firsthand, and hopes that Purple Cried and similar events will help people better understand the far-reaching consequences of rape. “Last year, I worked with three K-Staters who were pregnant from rape,” Todd said. “This crime has a ripple effect. It touches husbands, brothers and fathers who feel they should have protected the victim. There are health ripple effects, people taking medicines to keep diseases from latching on. All the things the woman goes through, the mom and dad go through, the brothers and sisters go through — it’s an incredibly invasive crime.”
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OUR MONEY NPR should lose federal funding over firing
“It’s a great opportunity for organizations on campus to get involved with the entire university.” Sarah Gillespie JUNIOR, FINANCE
“It’s awesome cause you can have a fun time and go crazy.”
Melissa Heck FRESHMAN, OPEN OPTION
“I’m most excited about the game; it’s the best part of the week.” Ben Miller SENIOR, SOCIAL SCIENCE
“I’m a little confused, but as I get further in my college career I’ll enjoy it more.” Nikki Escalante FRESHMAN, PSYCHOLOGY
“I’m pretty indifferent, it’s only really valuable to the greeks and other organizations, not the average student.” Weston Jones JUNIOR, MILLING SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Joshua Madden On Election Day 2008, I was living in New York City, not all that far from the headquarters of Fox News. Growing tired of watching the coverage on television — and also convinced there was a possible chance that we might get on television ourselves — my roommate and I made the walk down to Fox. We went into the building and found out there was no chance of us getting on TV so, dejected, we went back outside and walked around for a while. As we turned a corner, we ran into Juan Williams. We almost did not notice him because he was just walking around like a normal guy, no special car that we saw — which, for the record, is pretty common at Fox headquarters. Imagine my surprise, then, to discover that Mr. Williams was the biggest player in the news this week. Recently fired from NPR for comments he made on Fox News’ “The O’Reilly Factor,” Juan Williams has become a major reference point for debates on everything from the role of the media to race relations in America. Contrary to many people, I enjoy issues without clear conclusions. It makes it so much more satisfying when you finally arrive on a decision that you feel is the right one. But every now and then, it’s nice to have that slamdunk case, that one so blatantly one-sided you know for sure you can argue a certain way. You can do so passionately, knowing you’re on the right side of the issue. The debate about whether or not NPR should continue receiving taxpayer money — brought back into the spotlight by Juan Williams’ firing — is one of those slam-dunk issues. NPR’s government funding should be cut off immediately. My opposition to NPR receiving government funding is not necessarily because of their liberal bias. Let me be clear: I absolutely believe that NPR does have a liberal bias. In an Oct. 22 Washington Post brief titled “What life will look like if Republicans win
the House,” Ezra Klein quotes the office of Rep. Darrell Issa, RCalif., saying, “With NPR benefiting from the generosity of people like MoveOn.org financier George Soros, it’s obvious that NPR is now a self-sustaining entity that no longer needs to rely on federal funds.” I have a feeling that Soros is not donating to NPR because of how well-balanced they are in their coverage. I don’t have a problem with him donating money to the organization. He can do so for whatever reason he wants, but any organization that receives millions of dollars from both Soros and the government makes me a little nervous about how fair it is going to be in its coverage. There’s also the issue of Nina Totenberg’s comments about Sen. Jesse Helms and his family. In an Oct. 23 article from the Los Angeles Times, James Rainey asks, “What about the 1995 interview ... during which NPR legal correspondent Nina Totenberg suggested that if there were ‘retribu-
tive justice’ in the world, then North Carolina Sen. Jesse Helms (or perhaps one of his grandchildren) might contract AIDS from a transfusion because he questioned the amount of funding for AIDS research. Shouldn’t Totenberg have gotten the boot?” It’s a valid question, one that NPR needs to answer in the next few days. Why did Totenberg get to stay while Williams was fired? Her comments were arguably much more offensive than Williams’. There needs to be a reason other than the fact that she does not also work at Fox News to explain why she kept her job after making such a horrible comment about someone’s family. The real issue here is whether or not the government should fund press organizations at all. In my opinion, as a libertarian, the answer is a clear and resounding “no.” The press is supposed to be keeping the government in check. How can they do so if the government is one of their major financers? Receiving government
funding puts the very purpose of a media organization in question, underneath a large shadow, a shadow that arguably makes such an organization worthless. There might have been a day when government needed to fund radio broadcasts to help out a fledgling medium of communication. That day and age ended some time ago and NPR now represents an outdated view of the world and modern communications. With the American populace having so many options on how to receive their news, they probably do not need to have some of their taxpayer dollars go to fund radio shows with a clear bias that only a small percentage of people actually listen to. Besides, why can’t George Soros just pick up the rest of the tab? He seems like he’d be happy to. Joshua Madden is a senior in political science and history. Please send your comments to opinion@spub.ksu.edu.
Homecoming should extend to all K-State students
“If I do anything it’s taking my kids trick-or-treating in Aggievillie.” Jason Coorts AFFILIATE STAFF
“It shows how all the groups on campus feel about K-State, you don’t get to see that very often.”
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Sharnee Hudgins SOPHOMORE, OPEN OPTION
“It doesn’t seem like as many organizations were in the spirit banner, so I hope more get involved.” Suave Wesson SENIOR, PSYCHOLOGY
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Homecoming is a time for celebrating pride for one’s alma mater in most schools in North America. All-University Homecoming is an annual time for K-Staters to bust out their purple pride to show their support for their school, regardless of athletic success. K-State has quite a few opportunities for students, alumni, friends and supporters to get involved in their school through various events, but from what I have seen, Homecoming in modern-day application is nothing more than a competition between greeks and the residence halls. Perhaps this is because those students are the most involved on campus or have the greatest stake in it; however, as a die-hard K-Stater, I am slightly disheartened that more students do not participate. So why do we celebrate Homecoming? Surprisingly enough, its origin has strong connections to the Big 12 Conference; the University of Missouri and Baylor are in dispute over who came up with the idea to welcome back alumni, community members and supporters of a school to attend a sporting event. Both schools’ celebrations date back to the
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early 1900s. The Columbia Missourian, the game show Jeopardy and the board game Trivial Pursuit recognize Mizzou as having celebrated the first-ever Homecoming in 1911. This trend grew in popularity and has spread to other universities, community colleges and even high schools. K-State has had a long-standing tradition of its own Homecoming celebration; in 1977, K-State replaced the traditional king and queen with a set of student ambassadors elected by the student body to represent them at K-State Alumni Association functions. Every year, K-State holds a 5K race that benefits the Manhattan Emergency Shelter. There is a parade in Aggieville and, of course, there are also competitions between clubs and living organizations, such as greek life and the residence halls. OK, so what’s point? Well, I think it comes down to a couple things: tradition, lore and pride. I hear many folks, including myself, saying the phrase, “It’s a K-State tradition.” Webster’s Dictionary defines a tradition as “an inherited, established or customary thought, action or behavior (as a religious practice or social custom).” Since Homecoming has existed for almost a century, it is what I would define as an established social custom. When it comes to lore, this is where K-State’s Royal Purple color can really shine. The uniqueness we bring to this fall celebration is part of why students can get into the spirit of it, whether through ambassadors, Wildcat Request Live, banners, chalking contests, etc. K-State makes the effort to include everyone in the
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celebration. “I know multiple of organizations with a large number of participants are involved in Homecoming,” said Bryant Nold, senior in mechanical engineering. Nold also said he has participated in various events with Powercat Motorsports, the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers Racecar team. In my opinion, Homecoming gives students a chance to gain more ownership of their school by participating. I’ve attended various
Homecoming events in the past. Some of them gave me stories worth retelling later in life. They have helped me develop even more pride in my institution. Purple Nation, participate in a Homecoming event this week. It will give you another story to add to your college experience even if you are not a football fan. Tim Schrag is junior in journalism and mass communications. Send comments to opinion@spub.ksu.edu.
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Returning veterans bring high expectations Ashley Dunkak sports editor Editor’s Note: Ashley Dunkak attended the Big 12 Conference basketball media days at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo., last Wednesday and Thursday. After three hours’ worth of listening to the men’s coaches analyze their teams, Dunkak has put together a Big 12 preview, giving insight on each of K-State’s conference opponents. Today’s segment features K-State and KU. This is part two of a five-part series.
K-State Last season, the Wildcats advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament, amassing a 29-8 overall record and an 11-5 mark in the Big 12 Conference. This year, K-State has nine veterans and seven newcomers. The team is projected, by most polls, to be in the top 10 this season. Head coach Frank Martin is in his fourth year at the helm of the men’s basketball program. Martin spent most of his press conference time discussing his players. One player he seemed most complimentary about was junior transfer Freddy Asprilla. Martin described the forward as a grown man who understands the game at a collegiate level, and one who gives the team something it has not had offensively. Martin said Asprilla looks completely different since he came back to campus in June, having lost around 55 pounds. He is someone who has the ability to help the team this year. Martin did identify an area of improvement for Asprilla, however: he needs to learn to defend the way graduated senior Luis Colon did and develop the “nonstop, relentless attack we ask our players to have,” Martin said. Several freshmen also received praise from Martin. He said he
is extremely pleased with guard Shane Southwell and forward Nino Williams, citing length and athleticism as some of their strengths. As far as guard Will Spradling, “you can tell he was raised by a father who was a coach,” Martin said. Martin mentioned Spradling’s understanding for the game and said he “absolutely shoots the cover off the ball.” The coach also called for leadership from the team’s two seniors, guard Jacob Pullen and forward Curtis Kelly. Martin said Pullen has been unbelievable in his commitment to growing as a person and a player. Many players do not want to accept those responsibilities, Martin said, but Pullen has. Kelly impressed Martin from the get-go during his recruiting process by never once blaming the University of Connecticut for his lack of success there. Martin said he could not be prouder of Kelly, but that he cannot have the inconsistencies he did last season. In describing his coaching style, Martin paused. “I don’t accept people not striving to be the best they can be,” he said. He said he demands people to maximize who they can be so they can take advantage of opportunities that come their way in life. This season, K-State has quite the opportunity. If Martin has anything to say about it, the team will take advantage. However, it will have to do so without the major minutes it had last season from lightning-quick Denis Clemente, the aforementioned Colon and powerful forward Dominque Sutton.
KU The Jayhawks went 33-3 in the 2009-2010 season, losing to only one Big 12 school — Oklahoma State — and advancing to the second round of the NCAA tournament. KU lost three of its biggest contributors to graduation or
the NBA: guards Sherron Collins and Xavier Henry and forward Cole Aldrich. Head coach Bill Self is entering his eighth season with the team. Like Martin, Self mainly addressed the potential and development of players to this point in the season. Self said junior forward Marcus Morris will have a different experience this season because defenses will hone on him more now. Self said while Morris might have been the No. 3 option a year ago, now he is No. 1, and that means more attention will be paid to him. The coach did not say much about the NCAA investigation into the eligibility of freshman guard Josh Selby, but he is attending classes and practicing with the team. Self said the scenario is unique and that “it’s a situation that we knew we were going to be dealing with.” He said if any NCAA penalties come, the school will deal with those, but he said for now, Selby has been nothing but an asset to the team and is a terrific talent. Self said redshirt sophomore guard Travis Releford benefited by not playing last season. He said while Releford could have been in the top eight or nine on the team, this season the coach can see him being in the rotation and having an impact. As far as team leadership, Self said he does not think the team will have one guy people will say is definitely the guy. He mentioned Morris and twin brother Markieff Morris, as well as guards Tyshawn Taylor, Brady Morningstar, Tyrel Reed and Mario Little. “I think we’ll have to do it more by committee next year, which I’m fine with,” Self said. One topic unrelated to players was that of season tickets. Apparently, five to seven percent of the season tickets have not yet been sold. Self seemed to have confidence that will change — “It’ll be
sold out,” he said. The sellout crowds are a recruiting point, and KU prides itself on selling out tickets before seasons start, Self said. With decades of dominance under its belt, the Jayhawks are expected to be a contender once again. They sit in the top 25 of most rankings.
Numbers don’t lie: Statistical breakdown Basketball preseason of Saturday’s game against Baylor rankings revealed Ashley Dunkak sports editor
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- offensive yardage for Baylor Any game in which teams score over 40 points is going to have some big numbers. Saturday’s contest was certainly no exception. In what has to be a low point for K-State’s defense this season, the Bears rung up nearly 700 yards on the Wildcats. Head coach Bill Snyder took responsibility for defenders being out of position, but then again, Baylor had been averaging 30 points per game, so you’ve got to give some credit to the athleticism and speed of Baylor’s offense. Unfortunately, Big 12 Conference teams that K-State has yet to face — Oklahoma State, Texas and Missouri — are not going to any less talented or any less challenging.
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- tackles by linebacker Jarell Childs in the last two games The sophomore from Kansas City had only 14 tackles in the first five games of the season, but recently he’s had tackles in double figures. Childs has stepped up his game while earning more playing time. Hopefully that kind of improvement will show up in the defense as a whole.
finally showing off its firepower and potential.
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Ashley Dunkak The Baylor running back went crazy against K-State. Fortunately for the Wildcats, 82 of Finley’s yards went for naught because K-State defensive end Stephen Harrison was able to strip the ball as Finley came to the Wildcats’ five-yard line. Again, while the K-State defense certainly struggled, the Bears’ offensive line allowed for some pretty decent holes to enable Finley.
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- K-State conference record The Wildcats are 5-2 overall. However, their even conference mark seems more indicative of the kind of play we are seeing. The only games in which K-State has legitimately seemed to execute fairly well are UCLA and KU; in those games, the Wildcats gelled. They looked in sync. Since then, K-State certainly has had flashes of brilliance, but the team has also had spots of futility. With Big 12 competition in the next three games, K-State has to be able to follow the game plan.
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- K-State points in the last two games This is the first time K-State has had such high-scoring back-to-back conference games since 2002. On a team whose defense is supposed to its strength, the offense is
100 of these yards came at once. Powell, senior running back who has also been a big contributor on special teams, broke a kickoff for a touchdown to close K-State’s deficit to six points during the Baylor game. It was Powell’s first kickoff return for a touchdown.
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Quarterback Carson Coffman throws for a pass in the game against KU on Oct. 14. K-State beat the Jayhawks 59-7.
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20 throws in 29 attempts, which is really a pretty decent average, though not as spectacular as his statistics against KU. The passing offense for K-State has improved, even with the absence of wide receiver Brodrick Smith, who went down in the Nebraska game.
The senior quarterback completed
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On some topics, opinions are taboo: especially when around people you don’t know well, the general wisdom says it’s best to refrain from engaging in debates concerning politics, religion, morals and the like. But with sports, we’ve got a green light, and we take full advantage. Everybody has an opinion, and in this day and age, it’s more than likely you’re going to hear about it. Take, for instance, the preseason rankings of men’s basketball teams. As much as I love to analyze and speculate on who will be able to do what, how that will work well and why they’ll do it better than the other teams, I feel like it gets to be overkill when so many of those opinions are published. Of course, it’s certainly good publicity for teams to be nationally ranked; they gain attention before the season even begins. I really couldn’t say for sure, but I assume that increases a team’s stock for television coverage and that sort of exposure. The main idea behind it all is surely increasing hype and building up suspense for the coming season. Members of the media often ask players and coaches if a high rank puts a target on the team’s back or puts pressure on the team. Answers vary, but I
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think the truth is simple. KState didn’t beat KU last season, but it advanced further than the Jayhawks did in the NCAA tournament, so there is motivation there both ways. In general, the Wildcats made it to the Elite Eight, so people are aware they are a good team. What I’m saying is performance from the previous season gives a better indication of what is up next than any numbered list. I feel like rankings would be better if accompanied by rationale. Some publications — Sports Illustrated, for instance — do explain their reasoning, in painstaking detail. These are much more relevant rankings because they give some insight into the players and tendencies of teams. These details allow readers to consider the given rankings, but further evaluate the talent and styles of play on their own. To me, rankings and predictions are fun to get swept up in, especially when your team is predicted to do well, but if you spend too much time worrying about or celebrating that, you will discover it is a bit of a waste of time. With all that said, this year, I love the fact that out of nine publications, only one has K-State ranked as “low” as 10, and seven out of the nine think we’ll be more highly ranked than KU. However, I will suspend my glee for at least a few more weeks — and more than likely a good portion of pre-Big 12 Conference play — and enjoy the second half of football season. Ashley Dunkak is a sophomore in Spanish, journalism and mass communications. Please send comments to sports@spub.ksu.edu.
HOW THEY RANKED K-STATE 6 (behind KU, 4) 5 (ahead of KU, 11) 4 (ahead of KU, 17) 5 (ahead of KU, 7) 10 (behind KU, 7) 5 (behind KU, 4) 7 (ahead of KU, 10) 3 (ahead of KU, 7) 8 (ahead of KU, 25)
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Customization, imagination key to platformer game’s success “Little Big Planet” ★★★ ✩
fabrics, which you can mix and match to customize your character. I ended the game as a Tron Ninja, and my friend seemed to enjoy his vampire penguin. This same customization is allowed in the level creation as well. Player-made levels are readily available with an internet connection, and you can even play the normal story levels with people online. Also, after you complete a level, it shows your score ranking against every other person who has played this level. I never could consistently do well in the rankings. This pretty game is not without its flaws: the way the game handled jumping sometimes caused me to jump into fire rather than the platform that was in the same space, even when they were in different spaces in the third dimension. This caused many problems in the later levels when the puzzles and platforms are moving at a pretty rapid pace. The other main issue I ran into was that the in-game
review by Jayson Sharp
Created by Media Molecule, and featuring a wide variety of costumes and characters, “LittleBigPlanet” was released for the Playstation3 in 2008. LBP is a platformer that takes an old idea to a new level: it introduces the third dimension when scaling the rather inventive levels. When different areas are available to jump to in different depths in the third dimension, the game automatically chooses one of the positions for you. This is a very pretty game — the background music coupled with the warm and fuzzy graphics could almost soothe my rage after missing a jump. Almost, but not quite. This game is hard to describe. It’s a platformer game that thrives in a two-dimensional world, while having puzzles that work in the third
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dimension. There are some very inventive levels that are extremely fun, and there are also some levels that made me turn off the console or play something else for a while. The inventive way in-game puzzles
activate using stickers was pretty cool. You collect a sticker at some point and maybe it is used at a trigger for a puzzle later on. Jetpacks are available from time to time for moving puzzle pieces to different areas,
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which made for some pretty ingenious level designs. One of the best things about this game is the ability to customize your character. As the game progresses you collect different costumes and
camera that follows the player never seemed to give a big enough picture of the puzzles to see what it is you are working with. There is one huge example of this problem near the end of the game with a large spinning maze wheel. You can grab onto certain portions, and other parts will kill you if you touch it. The wheel spins fast enough that one mistake means death, and the camera is so focused on you that you can’t see what is coming next. These issues made what was probably one of the most inventive puzzles in the game a battle of luck rather than skill. All of this is made even more difficult when you add in another player. LittleBigPlanet is a very fun game with only a few issues. The problem is that those issues keep getting in the way of the fun parts. Jayson Sharp is a senior in computer science. Please send comments to edge@spub.ksu.edu.
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“Super Meat Boy” ★★★★★ review by Tyler Brown
“Paranormal Activity” ★★★ ✩ review by Patrick Bales
I don’t think I can remember the last time I enjoyed a sequel to a horror movie. Most of the time, someone comes up with a creative idea for a stand-alone horror film. Then when the film does well, the studio starts talking about a sequel, and the creator is forced to botch up his own work so the studio can turn a profit with one more sequel. With this recent sequel, however, things are a little different. When Oren Peli made “Paranormal Activity,” he did not intend for it to be a part of a series of films. He was more concerned about just getting it off the ground than anything else. However, when his film turned in over $107 million last year, Paramount took interest and planned for a sequel. Surprisingly, Paramount did not screw this up. “Paranormal Activity 2” isn’t as scary as the original, but it’s definitely a horror sequel done right. The scares escalate at a steady pace, the characters are fairly believable, and this movie even expands upon the original’s story. It’s a sequel that infuses new ideas with the reliable formula of
the original. The story really begins when a new family walks in to find practically everything in their house overturned. Thinking that someone had broken in, they install a series of security cameras inside their home. They soon find that what they’re dealing with is far from a regular invasion. A sinister demon has entered their home, and the cameras capture every second of their terrifying month, as the demon’s actions grow bolder and more terrifying. The security cameras this time around end up both beneficial and detrimental. On the benefit side, having the security cameras allows us as an audience to see more; we really get to see what it looks like when one of the characters gets dragged across the floor by an invisible force. It allows the makers to do more tricks with objects moving by themselves. I will never look at a room with kitchen drawers the same again. In the original, having that one camera in that one room limited the audience from seeing everything, which made the film that much scarier. Here, we see just about everything, and while seeing makes it more fun, it dilutes that feeling of helplessness that was perfectly portrayed in the original.
The ending is very clever as well. It feels genuine, like Peli himself had it planned all along. It might feel a little anticlimactic to some, but personally, I thought the ending made this sequel more necessary, less like some pointless cash-cow add-on. I know there were two very definite opinions of the original “Paranormal Activity.” There was one group who thought the original was one of the scariest horror films they’ve ever seen, and the other thought the movie was an over-hyped turkey that was more unintentionally hilarious than scary. If you belong to the latter group, you will also hate this movie. The movie relies on the same type of scares, and it follows a very similar style. However, if you liked the original, you should enjoy this as well. While the “Saw” series relies almost entirely on blood and guts, the “Paranormal Activity” movies focus on classy scares. Personally, I’ll take classy scares any day, so here’s hoping that the “Paranormal Activity” series is here to stay, as long as the series never ends up like “Halloween III: Season of the Witch.” Patrick Bales is a senior in elementary education. Please send comments to edge@spub.ksu.edu.
Remember the good old days? The days when you could get so frustrated with a game that you wanted to throw the controller across the room? The days when the only controls you needed were running, jumping and maybe shooting? Team Meat’s latest venture proves those days are still here, and they hold them near and dear to their hearts. “Super Meat Boy” made its debut in the online gaming world last Wednesday as a brand-new arcade-style platformer with clear influences from the Super Mario Bros. and Mega Man franchises. However, all platforming games borrow from those that come before it, and “Super Meat Boy” has its own twists to offer the genre. The characters and the story exemplify just how offbeat this game is; both subjects are deceptively simple, but that’s what makes these games classic. First, we have Meat Boy, a small, squarish wad of raw meat with a passionate love for only one girl. This damsel in distress is Bandage Girl, a petite lass made of her namesake. To round out the cast is perhaps one of the most awkwardly creative villains in years, Dr. Fetus. This charming gentleman takes the form of a squat man
Brown’s ‘The Lost Symbol’ offers interesting concepts, awful dialogue “Lost Symbol” ★★★✩✩
review by Karen Ingram I’ve read Dan Brown’s “The Da Vinci Code” and was moderately intrigued by the plot, but utterly disgusted by the characters. I’ve not read any of his stuff since then, so when someone suggested that I try his latest work, “The Lost Symbol,” I had some reservations. But, I reasoned, enough time has passed that surely he’s figured out how to make his characters three-dimensional and write slightly more decent dialogue. I was wrong. “The Lost Symbol” follows Brown’s heroic symbologist, Robert Langdon, as he solves riddles in Washington D.C. revolving around the Founding Fathers and the Freemasons. Brown’s descriptions of the buildings are fantastic and really make me want to go there; the symbols and little backstories behind everything make for really fascinating history; but the dialogue is stilted and fake, set up in a way that Langdon
always gets to launch himself into a speech that makes him sound smart: “Gosh, it sure is hot today.” “How hot is it, professor?” “Well, I’ll tell you, Timmy.” And it just goes on like that. Lame. Brown’s characters are about as deep as a rain puddle. The villain is a carbon copy of the one from “Da Vinci,” with the same cold, disconnected personality and the same trains of thought, only instead of whipping himself, he tattoos himself. The women are all impulsive and smack of desperation, especially CIA Director Inoue Sato. Langdon’s claustrophobia comes off as an excuse to wet his
pants every other chapter. I felt no sympathy for any of the characters and was glad when some of them started dying. I only wish more of them had, and sooner. Perhaps the most irritating was the format. Brown insists on ending almost every single chapter on a cliffhanger, egging the reader to press on and find out what happens next. This works well for the first 20 chapcourtesy photo ters or so, but Brown unfortunately decided to make most of his chapters only two or three pages long. By the time chapter 50 rolled around, it was getting old. By the time chapter 90 rolled around, I wanted to set my own hair on fire just to get something accomplished.
I rate this book three out of five stars. I agonized for hours over what to rate it. It came down to a simple question: would I recommend this book to anybody? The answer is yes, but cautiously. Don’t read this book for the characters, and only read the dialogue for informational purposes, not for enjoyment. The more you distance yourself emotionally from this book, the better. I recommend “The Lost Symbol” for the ideas behind it. Brown is an idea man, not a novelist. He desperately needs to co-write his books with someone who can create some believable characters and dialogue that doesn’t feel like oral surgery. If he can’t stand the idea of sharing his name on the cover with someone else, I suggest Brown switch to writing the kind of nonfiction conspiracy theory books I used to read in grade school about Bigfoot and UFOs. Karen Ingram is a junior in English. Please send comments to edge@spub.ksu.edu.
dressed in a black suit with a top hat; the catch is that his head is a malevolent baby in a jar that comes complete with a monocle. The story to the game might seem familiar: Dr. Fetus hates Meat Boy, so he kidnaps Bandage Girl, so Meat Boy quests through level after level to get to Bandage Girl, only to be foiled as Dr. Fetus appears to take her away further into the world. Another thing to note is that you can discover warp zones within each level; upon entering the warp zone, the game converts to an oldschool 8-bit format in which you may play as a new character. Finishing the warp zone levels unlocks these characters for use anytime in the game. Finding and collecting hidden bandages in each level also works as a way to unlock these hidden characters. Now to get to the meat and bones of this new contender — pun intended. The control scheme to “Super Meat Boy” is simple; you rely on the analog stick to move him, the A-button to jump and your controller’s trigger-button to make him sprint. The gameplay goes something like this: you start in a level that may contain buzzsaws, lasers or monsters; when you come into contact with any of them you burst into red hunks of meat. It’s up to you to guide Meat Boy through these precarious situations by commanding him to run, jump and scale walls to reach the
end of the level and Bandage Girl. The levels are set up akin to Super Mario Bros. in that there are 20 or so levels in each world, with a boss level at the very end of the line. It should also be noted that you can unlock “dark” versions of the levels that ratchet up the difficulty even further. When you do eventually finish a level after dying a few times, the game replays all of your attempts at once. Seeing between 15 and 30 Meat Boys running through the level at the same time is a delightful and hilarious sight to behold. Altogether, there are around 10 worlds for Meat Boy to explore; that brings the game’s level count to over an astonishing 300. One thing this game has been getting a lot of deserved love for is its ridiculously tight controls. Every miniscule movement your shaky thumbs can carve into the analog sticks is beautifully and faithfully rendered on screen to minute detail; it gets to the point where you blame yourself for missing a floating platform. Even with clear influences from past titles, “Super Meat Boy” holds its own to be counted among the great platformers and one of the best downloadable games of the year. Tyler Brown is a junior in English. Please send comments to edge@spub.ksu.edu.
Halloween movie recommendations Normally, this would be a standard review, but given that it’s the week of Halloween and the box office is kind of dull right now, I’d rather recommend 10 movies to watch on Halloween. These recommendations are in alphabetical order — not ranked by which ones I like best — and they’re all horror films or thrillers. I love “Step Brothers” as much as any other college student, but there’s no real reason to watch it on Halloween, is there? 1. “A Clockwork Orange” — Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece is one of the most terrifying movies you will ever see, not because it will make you jump out of your seat as you watch it, but more because of the nature of the characters. Malcolm McDowell is absolutely haunting as Alex, a violent and perverse teenager running around London causing all the trouble he can. This movie is not for the faint-hearted, with some rather graphic scenes of violence. It’s not for everyone, but if you want a movie that will stick with you after Halloween, this is it. 2. “Fear” — released in 1996, it stars much younger versions of Reese Witherspoon and Mark Wahlberg than the ones we are familiar with. It also features William Peterson, whom most
will recognize from “CSI.” The cast is the strength of this creepy thriller, which follows Nicole (Witherspoon) as she engages in a relationship with David (Wahlberg). Her dad (Peterson) dislikes him from the very beginning, but is he right in hating David so much? You’ll just have to watch and find out for yourself. 3 & 4: “Grindhouse” — What kind of film list would this be if I didn’t throw in something from Tarantino? Grindhouse is actually two films: Robert Rodriguez’s violent zombie film “Planet Terror” and Quentin Tarantino’s slasher film “Death Proof.” Both films feature strong casts with terrific villains — Kurt Russell plays the serial killer in “Death Proof ” — but if you want to find out who the real villain in “Planet Terror” is, you’ll just have to see the movie. While both films almost seem to rejoice in their violence, “Death Proof ” is the more reflective of the two, giving you a chance to catch your breath after “Planet Terror.” Once you add in the spoof trailers, this is a recipe for a good time on Halloween.
Joshua Madden is a senior in history and political science. Please send comments to edge@spub.ksu.edu.
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Gubernatorial candidate seeks 5 percent of vote Libertarian: “chances of me winning are slim to none” Austin Enns staff writer In Kansas, there is a perception that the two major political parties are very close policywise, at least on a state governing level. Kansas is known as a conservative state, and gubernatorial candidates from the two major parties have had stances that appealed to moderate Republicans in order to win the election. One example of this political hodgepodge is current Democratic Gov. Mark Parkinson, who was a Republican before then-governor Kathleen Sebelius chose him as her lieutenant governor in an effort to appeal to moderate republicans. Andrew Gray, the Libertarian Party candidate for governor, said he sees this amalgamation of parties as a serious issue in this election, and said he wants to start offering a “real choice” to Kansas voters. “You can’t tell the difference between the Republicans and Democrats,” Gray said. “There’s no red or blue, just a horrible shade of purple, and we are trying to attract voters who realize that.” That sounds like regular campaign bluster, but Gray said he thinks the Libertarians have a chance to make an impact in the election. In fact, Gray knows he will not be the new governor — he even said so. “The chances of me actually winning are slim to none,” Gray said. A moral victory seems like the most Libertarians can hope for in the upcoming race, but a different goal is motivating the Libertarians in Gray’s campaign. Gray said he wants his party to obtain major party status in this election. If 5 percent of the electorate in the governor’s race votes for the Libertarian candidate, the party will gain the major party designation. Major party status is an obscure term, but Gray said one benefit is that the primaries of major parties are paid for by the state. Besides the obvious financial reasons, he said the most important advantage of the status will be the recognition of Libertarians as a legitimate party in the eyes of Kansans. “The main reason we want major party status is because
of the perception,” Gray said. “We want to be on the same level as the Democrats and Republicans, and we will be on the same level in the eyes of the voters, which allow us to get invited to more events and get taken more seriously.” Getting 5 percent of the vote is easier said than done, but Gray said he thinks he can relate to the common voter. Gray, 42, is married, has three children and is currently working as an AT&T support specialist. Despite being the gubernatorial candidate, Gray has only been involved in the Libertarian Party for “five or six years.” Gray said he started out as a deputy district coordinator in Kansas’ second district, then became the chair of the state party in March 2009. In April, Gray won the vote to represent the Libertarian Party in the governor’s race. Now Gray is focused on letting voters know there are options outside of the Republican and Democratic parties, and he is confident he can appeal to many Kansans. “The largest group of voters in Kansas is independents,” Gray said. “They really don’t know what we stand for, or realize there is an alternative to the two-party system.” Libertarians are known for their belief that government should stay out of most aspects of citizens’ lives, and Gray expanded on that idea. “In essence, if you do not deprive others of their liberty or property and take care of yourself and those around you, there is no reason for the government to get involved,” Gray said. Since Gray is focused on gaining major party status rather than winning the election, his party has been trying to introduce Libertarians to voters instead of offering many specific policy alternatives. This is not to say that the Libertarians do not have any policy objectives; Gray said he does have specific ideas on how to improve the government of Kansas. Education, Gray said, is one of the foremost areas that needs improvement, and, with the help of his running mate Stacey Davis, Gray said he is trying to offer a viable fix to the present system. Gray said the cost of educating a child is $8,000 to $12,000 a year. The Libertarian plan would grant tax credits for every corporate donation to a non-profit group that gives scholarship vouchers.
ALL-UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING EVENTS Tuesday, Oct. 26: Wildcat Request Live 8 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum Wednesday, Oct. 27: Paint the ‘Ville Contest 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aggieville K-State vs. Iowa State Volleyball Game 7 p.m., Ahearn Field House Thursday, Oct. 28: K-State Student Ambassador Elections 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., online Yard Art displayed judging at 4 p.m., greek houses “Cars in the Big Apple” Children’s Carnival 6 to 8 p.m., K-State Student Union Friday, Oct. 29: Trick-or-Treat in Aggieville 3 to 5:30 p.m. Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally 5 p.m., route begins at Manhattan Town Center with the Pep Rally following at City Park Residence Hall Homecoming Dance 9 to 11:45 p.m., Derby Basketball Courts Saturday, Oct. 30: K-State Alumni Center open 8 to 11 a.m.
Scholarship vouchers cover the cost of a student’s transfer between districts without putting a greater strain on taxpayers in those areas. With more private money invested in these organizations, students would be able to transfer from failing schools. Economic proposals are a major proportion of the Libertarian stance, he said. Gray elaborated on free-market ideas and said market regulations and the tax code should be simplified so businesses in Kansas have a level playing field. “There should be no preferential treatment,” Gray said. “Little towns are giving tax breaks to Wal-Mart, but they are ignoring the mom and pop stores.” Another proposal that Gray said would allow for lower taxes is an enforcement of zero-based budgeting at the state level. Zero-based budgeting means that government agencies have to review and justify all expenditures in a given year, as opposed to the normal method, which only explains increases
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To Place An Ad Go to Kedzie 103 (across from the K-State Student Union.) Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Topics in Mass Communications MC 290 All classifieds must be paid in advance unless you have an account with Student Publications Inc. Cash, check, MasterCard or Visa are accepted. There is a $25 service charge on all returned checks. We reserve the right to edit, reject or properly classify any ad.
Earn class credit working with the ad design/production staff on the Kansas State Collegian during spring semester 2011 Limited Enrollment. Instructor permission required. No prerequisites required. Stop by Kedzie 113 for an application or request an application by emailing wallen@ksu.edu Application deadline 4 p.m. Friday Nov. 19.
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FOUR-BEDROOM, TWO and one-half bath. Rent until December 31st or May 30th. $975. 785-317-7713.
THREE-BEDROOM nice remodeled house West of campus. No smoking or pets. Available November 1st with short lease. 785-7766318. Email for photos FOR RENT available at klimekproperties@December 1. Two-bed- cox.net $900-$1000 room, one bath, all utilities paid, no pets, $1100 per month. Call 785-564-0372. Roommate Wanted
Items for Sale TUTOR WANTED for structures. Third year in College of Architecture. DIAMOND WHITE deTHE COLLEGIAN can- $45/ hour. Call Caroline signer wedding gown. not verify the financial at 402-630-9809. Corset top, beautiful potential of advertiselace with embellishments in the Employment, detachable ment/ Opportunities straps. Selling for half classifications. Read- Business Opportunities price. Call 785-447ers are advised to ap0129. proach any such business opportunity with THE COLLEGIAN canreasonable caution. not verify the financial The Collegian urges potential of advertiseour readers to contact ments in the EmployOpportunities the Better Business ment/ Bureau, 501 SE Jeffer- classifications. Readson, Topeka, KS ers are advised to ap66607-1190. 785-232- proach any such business opportunity with 0454. reasonable caution. BARTENDING! $300 a The Collegian urges day potential. No experiour readers to contact 785-532-6555 ence necessary. Trainthe Better Business ing provided. Call 800Bureau, 501 SE Jeffer965-6520 extension son, Topeka, KS 144. 66607-1190. 785-2320454. EARN $1000- $3200 a month to drive new cars with ads. www.AdCarDriver.com
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Classified ads must be placed by noon the day before you want your ad to run. Classified display ads must be placed by 4 p.m. two working days prior to the date you want your ad to run.
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If you are a graphic design major and would like an on-campus Spring 2011 internship for credit, consider advertising design. Your art department adviser’s permission is required. Stop by 113 Kedzie for an application or you can request an application by emailing wallen@ksu.edu.
Across from campus in Anderson Village
Application deadline 4p.m. Friday, Nov 19.
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
If you sell your item before your ad has expired, we will refund you for the remaining days. You must call us before noon the day before the ad is to be published.
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tuesday, october 26, 2010
kansas state collegian
Wildcat pride on display
Jennifer Heeke | Collegian
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