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Due to a surprise appearance of K-State President Kirk Schulz, the discussion of a potential on-campus tobacco ban and the recommended uses of city-university funds, the weekly Student Governing Association meeting ran extraordinarily long on Thursday. During his visit with SGA, Schulz responded to a senator’s question about a Thursday CNN article that detailed a 2007 on-campus rape. The article, “The Untold Financial Cost of Rape,” recounted the story of the residence-hall rape of the victim, Madeleine. Though Schulz said that he has yet to read the article, he still commented on the issue. “We want zero tolerance for sexual assaults on our campus, period,” Schulz said. “I think when you go back that far and people are trying to say, ‘Well, this should have happened differently,’ none of the people involved or engaged with making those decisions are still at K-State, still in leadership positions.” However, Pat Bosco, current vice president of student life and dean of students, was the associate vice president for institutional advancement and dean of students at the time. According to the CNN article, the victim’s father, Richard, sent a letter to the university and “the dean of student life responded to his letter in an email dated more than two weeks later, on January 7, 2008. In that brief email, the father’s questions go largely unanswered.” see page

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he K-State Police Department sent out a reminder to students earlier this month to purchase quality locks for their bikes: “Over that previous weekend (before Nov. 5), there were several bikes stolen in a short time period,” Maj. Don Stubbings, assistant director of the campus police, said. According to Stubbings, the number of bicycle thefts has stayed about the same throughout the previous year. “It goes in waves,” Stubbings said. “Some weeks there are none, and then when we do have bike thefts there is usually more than one.”

Stubbings said keeping a record of a bike’s serial number and registering it with the K-State Parking Services are the best ways to assist authorities in recovering a stolen bike. Darwin Abbott, director of K-State Parking Services, said there are two ways that students can register their bikes. The first is by filling out the bicycle registration form online and submitting it. Parking Services will then contact the student when the permit is then ready to be picked up. “If you have your bicycle, or just the serial number and general data from your bicycle, you can also do it in person and get a permit as soon as you

register it and walk out with the permit,” Abbott said. According to Abbott, there is a serial number embedded into the metal on almost every bike. He said having the bike’s serial number on file helps identify the bike when recovered to return it to the original owner. A file of bicycles that are stolen is also kept at Big Poppi Bicycle Company, according to co-owner Aaron Apel. “We have recovered tons of bikes over the last few years,” Apel said. “People can come down here and fill out a little report about bicycles that are stolen and we will keep our eyes out for those bicycles. If somebody tries to bring the stolen

bike in for repair, we can actually get it returned to the rightful owner.” According to Apel, Big Poppi Bicycle Company offers three different lock protection levels to their buyers. The first level is a simple cable lock, also known as a basic entry-level lock. “We generally don’t suggest that people buy a shop-quality bike and protect it with this kind of lock,” Apel said. “It can be very easily cut with a simple pair of hand cable cutters.” The second-level lock is an armored lock. see page

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Some might describe it as an ugly win – but as the old saying goes, a win is a win. And win is exactly what the K-State women’s basketball team did when they escaped from the grasp of South Dakota on Thursday night during overtime by a score of 84-81. It would take the Wildcats three minutes in the opening quarter before they got their first points of the game from junior guard Kindred Wesemann. South Dakota took a 6-2 lead at the under five media timeout. But K-State would fight back and get shots to fall and snuck out of the first quarter with a 15-9 lead. “It didn’t start off very good,” head coach Jeff Mittie said of his team’s slow start to the game. “I’ve said this numerous times about our group. I’m concerned with how much we want to come out and, I hate to use a boxing term, but laying the first blow. I feel like I’m constantly whipping them to play harder right now and that’s driving me crazy quite honestly.” It looked as if K-State was going to pull away from the Coyotes in the second quarter as they carried a 27-18 lead at the 4:56 mark in the quarter, but South Dakota came back with 14 unanswered points to go up on K-State 32-27 with just a minute left. In the final minute, the two teams would swap 3-pointers, but South Dakota knocked down two free throws before the end of the quarter and took a 37-30 lead over K-State into halftime. The second half turned favorable for K-State after a South Dakota technical foul with 6:42 in the third quarter. Trailing the Coyotes 43-39, a technical foul was assessed to the South Dakota bench which put Wesemann at the line. The junior sunk both shots from the charity stripe and cut the Coyote lead down to two points and the Wildcats maintained possession.

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Junior center Breanna Lewis attempts to dribble around South Dakota junior forward Abigail Fogg at the matchup against South Dakota University on Thursday in Bramlage Coliseum. K-State went on a 7-0 run after the technical foul free throws, before junior Caitlin Duffy hit a 3-pointer for South Dakota to stop the Wildcat rally and make the score 48-46 in favor of K-State. “I thought we played well after that,” Mittie said of South Dakota’s bench technical. “I don’t know if the technical had so much to do with that from our end. Maybe from their end,

but I don’t know as if from our end I didn’t see a surge in us because of that.” After a few baskets for each team, Wesemann sunk two free throws with five seconds in the quarter and the Wildcats led the Coyotes 58-51. K-State would improve their lead to 61-51 early in the fourth quarter, but the Coyotes rallied once again. K-State had it trimmed down to three

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points at 65-62 when they lost senior guard Megan Deines to a left ankle injury. “I think it’s just a pretty good ankle sprain, but I don’t have an update,” Mittie said. South Dakota came down the floor trailing K-State 69-67 with only one minute in the fourth quarter, when they were called for a charging foul giving the ball back to the Wildcats. After being fouled on the next possession, sophomore Shaelyn Martin went one of two from the freethrow line, only giving K-State a 70-67 cushion. South Dakota inbounded the ball near their own goal and threw up a 3-point shot. Senior Nicole Seekamp was fouled in the act of shooting and was given three free throws to try and tie the game. She made all three and forced the game into overtime. The game was never in-hand for the Wildcats until the final buzzer. Early on in overtime, they led 74-70, but South Dakota continued their threepoint shooting success and took a 7674 lead. South Dakota would have a change to tie the game trailing 82-79 with eight seconds, but instead elected to shoot a layup rather than a three pointer. “I was (surprised that South Dakota went for two),” Mittie said. “With the amount of time on the clock ... I was surprised that in overtime, under ten seconds, we got them inside the arc.” On the next inbound, K-State would get fouled and made both free throws making it 84-81. South Dakota threw up a prayer at the buzzer but it fell short of the goal and the Wildcats escaped with a win in overtime. The win advanced K-State’s record to 3-0 on the year. Their next game will be a challenge as they travel to the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut to take on the No. 1 and three-time defending national champions UConn Huskies. The game will tip off at 6 p.m. on Monday.

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While past “Halo” games have you take charge of the Spartan Master Chief, the story in “Halo 5” actually bounces between two teams of Spartans – Osiris and Blue Team. The story in “Halo 5” is a mixed bag. The premise is that the Osiris Team has been tasked with tracking down Master Chief, who has gone AWOL. Unfortunately, the story starts to suffer from pacing issues as it goes on. Master Chief spends the story doing things that actually matter in the context of the “Halo” lore, whereas the Osiris sections are pretty much just trying to find where Master Chief is – which isn’t much of a mystery, since you play as him throughout the story.

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HHHHI Make no mistake – “Halo 5: Guardians” is easily the best-looking and best-playing game in the entirety of the “Halo” franchise. That being said, some elements of “Halo 5” are not as strong as the others.

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Graphically, “Halo 5” is pretty impressive, mostly because it runs at a higher frame rate than other console shooters. Most run at 30 frames per second, while “Halo 5” runs at 60. A higher frame rate makes the game look and feel smoother, and “Halo 5” benefits massively as a result.

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“Halo 5” introduces multitude tweaks and additions to the core “Halo” style of gameplay. Players can now perform a short dash in any direction, both on the ground and in midair. Combined with the newly-added ability to clamber up ledges, “Halo 5” makes it easier than ever to navigate environments both horizon-

tally and vertically. The fluidity of the movement is a lot of what makes the game feel so nice to play. In addition to being more agile than in previous installments, “Halo 5” also offers a broadened combat toolset. Aiming while airborne allows players to hover and shoot for a short time. Being in the air also lets you charge up a satisfying air-to-ground punch. There’s also a shoulder charge

that closes distance and sends foes flying and can also be utilized on weak walls in the environment, opening up new paths. Even if you’ve never played “Halo,” you have probably seen or heard of a Spartan, a genetically-modified, augmented super soldier wearing a suit of high-tech power armor. Compared to the games before it, “Halo 5” does a better job of capturing the feeling of raw strength

One thing missing from “Halo 5” is the option to play split-screen with a friend. This is a huge omission for me, as I’ve probably played more “Halo” split-screen than I have played it on my own. Many people come to “Halo” for the online multiplayer, and “Halo 5” has some of my favorite multiplayer in the series. Game types like “Slayer” or “Capture The Flag” are relatively unchanged, being relegated to a 4 versus 4 “Arena” mode. The modes offered here are fun, if a bit sparse compared to past offerings. “Halo 5” also includes a new game mode called “Warzone,” which pits two teams of 12 against each other on maps that are pretty big for “Halo” standard. Players fight for control of bases, which earn the team more points the more you

have captured. Computer-controlled enemy bosses also appear at various points, and defeating them scores the team generous amount of points, often turning the tide of battle. I loved how drastically games could change in a matter of seconds due to a well-timed boss kill.

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Players can also call in the Requisition System (REQ), which can be vehicles, weapons or boosts. REQs are earned through buying in-game packs of “REQ cards,” which may unlock cosmetic items like different armor skins or more practical items like weapons and vehicles. These cards are finite in use, and persist between games. After playing a lot of Warzone and getting a feel for it, I felt that the REQ system could have been better implemented. If my team was getting destroyed in a game of Warzone, I would abstain from using the more powerful and fun vehicles and weapons, as I wouldn’t want to waste my REQ cards on a losing battle. While I may seem a bit down on Warzone, it’s actually some of the most fun I’ve ever had playing “Halo” multiplayer. In fact, my feelings about it can be extrapolated to “Halo 5” as a whole. In many ways, it’s my favorite “Halo.” Unfortunately, “Halo 5” also has a handful of issues holding it back from greatness. All said, I give “Halo 5: Guardians” a 4 out of 5. Collin Weaver is a sophomore in mass communications. Please send comments to current@kstatecollegian.com.

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In honor of Transgender Remembrance day, students and faculty members gathered in the Alumni Center Ballroom Thursday night to pay respect to victims of anti-transgender violence and prejudice. Theresa Sparks, activist for the transgender community and former K-State student, spoke about her life as a transgender woman and issues that the transgender community faces today. “Sometimes I think it’s educational to hear other people’s experiences,” Sparks said. “A lot of people can relate to that person and that experience and that’s, to a certain extent, what I’m going through now.” In her presentation, Sparks spoke about her history as a transgender-rights activist and what the next step in the transgender movement will be. “It’s moving so fast now that even people who do this for a living can’t keep track of

laws happening, there’s administrative changes happening. If you look on TV, there’s popular shows happening. There’s just a lot happening. That’s good, but there’s also possibly some negatives because as visibility occurs, so does violence.” Following Sparks’s presentation, K-State Alum and local transgender person Amy Teresa Bosch read a list of people who have lost their lives in the past year through homicide and suicide to the audience. Brandon Haddock, coordinator of the LGBT Resource Center, said that the list contained the names of known transgender men and women who were victims of homicide and suicide in the U.S. “The loss of one of our community members – of any of our community members, where ever they are – to violence or to suicide, I feel like affects all of us in the community and on a much broader scale than that,” Haddock said. While reading the list of

names, Bosch said she knew one of the suicide victims. “She was a casual acquaintance of mine on the Internet; not real close, but I knew her and it’s hard,” Bosch said. “I don’t want to sound cruel, but I’m used to the thought that people are dead. It happens all the time.” There was an increase in violence against transgender people this year. Bosch attributes this to an increase in media attention. “We’ve had more media exposure and with that comes more visibility, and with that comes more people who come down very hard,” Bosch said. “It’s also made more people who are transgender aware of the fact that they are transgender, and they’re coming out and sometimes it doesn’t always work when their family and friends turn on them like a pack of wolves.” Breanna Nechols, K-State alum and transgender activist, said that K-State is definitely effective in the way it reached out to the transgender community by starting the LGBT Resource Center.

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Theresa Sparks, executive director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission and former K-State student, speaks of her experience growing up in Kansas and her struggle with gender identity at the Transgender Day of Remembrance event in the K-State Alumni Center on Thursday. The K-State LGBT Resource Center event was in rememberance of the transgender individuals whose lives were lost to both suicide and homicide throughout the past year. “K-State is promoting it’s self as being LGBT-friendly,” Nechols said. “In a recent report, K-State was put out there ... as the most LGBT-(friendly) university in Kansas.” eCollegeFinder released a report stating that K-State is

the most LGBT-friendly college in the state. The Campus Pride Index rates K-State with four out of five stars on its institutional commitment to LGBTQ-inclusive policy, program and practice. According to Haddock, the best way K-State community

can prevent further loss of life to anti-transgender violence is through “education, outreach, advocacy for students who identify as gender queer – or even of another sexuality – and helping them find an identity in community on campus.”

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Ask a Psychologist: Dealing with depression thoughts? Mailey: “Depending on the environment, is it realistic that you have to spend all of your time there? Is it something about the environment that doesn’t feel safe and you can talk to friends or others about it? If family is stressing you out, maybe find friends that live nearby that you can spend time with. If there are there toxic parts of the environment, can I remove myself from that or tolerate it for a period of time?”

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SCOTLAND PRESTON Ask A Psychologist is a continuing series of advice and discussion from Dr. Chaz Mailey, psychologist at K-State Counseling Services, geared towards student-based questions and situations. One in four college students have a diagnosable mental health illness, as reported by The National Alliance on Mental Health Illness. One of these is depression, which especially around exam time and the holidays can become more of an issue. What are some signs of depression? Mailey: “There’s a few things. One thing to pay attention to is that people start experiencing something called anhedonia, where you start losing interest in things that previously brought you excitement. Maybe it’s really difficult to get yourself out of bed in the morning. Maybe you feel like you just don’t have much energy even after a great night sleep. There is also the idea of the depressed mood-feeling down, low symptoms. You might start feeling really guilty, like ‘Oh I was suppose to meet up with someone but I didn’t call them, I feel like a horrible person.’ So thoughts start turning very negative. For some people, you might start isolating yourself from your friends. People might be inviting you to do things, but you’re coming up with reasons not to go. Sometimes attention and concentration are really impaired. You might feel like you really can’t focus in class – more so than you’re used to as an average college student. Maybe you’re with your friends and you just seem distracted.”

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homesick. Or maybe you’ve gone through a particularly bad breakup. Sometimes it could be minor hassles or stresses that build up over time. Maybe you’re getting behind on work, and not getting enough sleep or eating the proper nutritious foods. Maybe there are issues between you and a friend that you aren’t really brought to the forefront so you’re carrying those issues. So there could be things happening in your life, with the combination of genetic factors, that make you more likely to experience depression symptoms.”

What causes depression? Mailey: “That’s normally a pretty complex answer. There are genetic factors that make people more susceptible to experiencing depression. There could be various life circumstances, real or imagined, or a major life event. Maybe you’re going through the transition from high school to college, where you’re adjusting to making friends and also getting

Letter to the Editor Loving thyself should never be a hard thing to do. However, in the society we live in today it’s almost impossible to feel comfortable in the skin you’re in. The media has such a huge impact on how we feel – not only about ourselves, but others as well. The Black Student Union found a way to celebrate one another by cultivating a week dedicated to loving who we are. From Nov. 9 to Nov. 15, students of the Black Student Union celebrated their first ever “My Black is Beautiful” week. Students gathered throughout the week focusing on the uplift and encouragement of black students everywhere. Most importantly, the core of this week went towards identifying the beauty in our black.

What might you do if you start recognizing depression symptoms in a friend, and aren’t sure how to approach them about it? Mailey: “I think stepping outside your comfort zone a little bit and pointing out the things you’ve noticed. Not necessarily jumping to assumptions or con-

The week started with a forum, “I Love My Blackness and Yours,” where students spent time tackling stigmas and stereotypes that are chained to black people and black communities. Students shared experiences that negatively impacted how they felt about themselves. This forum lead the rest of the week into events that would help the black community feel more beautiful. Each day further pushed towards being “unapologetically black” and embracing our story; the core of what makes us beautiful. Many people cannot understand why this past week was so important to celebrate. Criticism in vast social media outlets made that clear. One thing I wish to share that may enlighten those who are unsure, is this ... Black people

across the world are prized for what we can do for everyone, what new dances we can come up with, what new fashions we can conjure up and what new songs everyone can sing along to. But rarely in America do people truly appreciate what black people have done for America, and also the world. The things which we create are great to the masses, but we as a people are still looked down upon. However, this past week the Black Student Union decided that we are the new standard of beauty and our skin is just as beautiful as everyone else’s. This was just one week solely dedicated to our beauty, but there will most certainly be more to come.

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How about if you recognize the symptoms in yourself, and want to try to take some actions to prevent it from getting worse? Mailey: “Develop an awareness of yourself and your patterns. Take an inventory. Maybe you say, ‘I haven’t really been spending as much time with friends’ – is that because of the pressure of the semester? And if that’s the case, say ‘I probably need to get out of this hole that I’ve built up and go see some people.’ Maybe you ask yourself, ‘Do I find it hard to get out of bed in the morning?’ Maybe everything is kind of gray in your perception. Sometimes it’s difficult to

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catch all of these things because it’s normally a gradual process. Ask yourself: ‘Am I taking care of myself the same?’ ‘Am I usually pretty good about going to the gym and now I find myself making excuses all the time?’ ‘Am I with friends and not really enjoying it all that much?’ If you’re saying yes to a lot of those questions, it’s a good time to check in with someone at counseling services. One of the things that people can do on their own is get out and do something for a while. It might not be ideal weather right now, but try to get some daylight and sunshine. Be around other people, at least for a little bit. Physical exercise is a great way to deal with some of the lower levels of depression. Talk to someone.” How might a student handle a situation where going home for Thanksgiving or the holidays causes depressing or anxious

Letter to the Editor Friday the 13th was worse than anyone could have imagined. Terror struck in Paris leaving at least 129 people dead, 350 plus wounded, and the rest of the population in fear. Bombings occurred in Beirut (editors note: On Thursday) killing at least 43 people and yet another attack occurred in Israel. Additionally, earthquakes shook the ground in Japan and Mexico. So, why are we still talking about Starbucks’ red cups or glorifying Charlie Sheen’s battle with HIV? It is about time that America takes a step back and really looks at what is in our media these days. A large portion of the media includes movies, social media, TV, magazines, YouTube videos, newspapers, etc. People spend most of their days locked into their phones or

How might a student handle a situation where they’ve lost a friend or peer to actions caused by depression, and feel blame for their death? Mailey: “With someone taking their life, that is ultimately that individual’s choice. It’s very dangerous to get into the “whatif ?” game. What if I had hung out when they texted me? What if I had seen the signs? We cannot always predict someone’s perspective. Someone could have sent a hundred texts asking, ‘What are you doing?’ and that had zero meaning behind it besides just wanting to talk or hang out. Unless they’ve specifically told you that they’re feeling that way, it’s difficult to know. If they do tell you, are you in realistic place to give them that help? You most likely need to tell them to see someone immediately where they can get that help. It’s not your responsibility that they’ve made that decision. They are at a weak point in their life. They’re not a weak person, but there are some serious things going on in their life, but we have no control over that. The person does have the choice. It’s all their own doing – that’s not to be heartless, but that’s kind of the reality of the situation. If you’re struggling or know of someone that is, go to counseling services or call a crisis line. Sometimes around holidays, those thoughts are triggered. And there are things you can do.”

You can send in your own topics or specific questions for future Ask A Psychologist columns through the Collegian’s social media pages, or email opinion@kstatecollegian.com with your thoughts.

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computer screens; consumed by this so called “entertainment.” Sure, these topics are entertaining. One could even call the “red cups” this month’s “black and blue” or “white and gold” dress, but does it really even matter? If it was a slow time for news, maybe it would be acceptable to start these debates to capture some attention. In this time of terror and tragedy in the world, however, America needs to stop focusing on these worthless topics. Ignorance is not going to solve the world’s problems. People say history repeats itself, which is why the education system puts emphasis on teaching history. So, let us educate America about what is happening in the world and what we can do to keep history from repeating through the media. Whether we want to or

not, sometimes we need to be reminded that the biggest problems in the world are not about celebrities wearing the same outfit at an award show or a food chain changing the packaging of their products. This is not an attack on entertainment, for I am just as guilty as the next person for keeping up with lighthearted topics such as celebrity gossip, but rather a request for the media to make a better effort to put topics that are truly important on the front page of the paper or as a trending topic on Twitter. Even more so, this is a plea for Americans to take five minutes to read an article about hard-hitting topics or turn on the news at five instead of re-runs of an old TV show. Molly Brown Junior in public relations

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE STUDENT GOVERNING ASSOCIATION’S PROGRESS THIS YEAR AND WHY?

DEVAN BROWN senior, psychology

“They seem to be making an impact on campus, actively pursuing the opinions and views of the Kansas State campus community.”

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“The construction on the Union is a bit of a hassle, but I appreciate the value of the improvements being made.”

“I appreciate all of the work they have been putting into making our campus better.”

friday, november 20, 2015

Men’s basketball looks to go 3-0 tonight in Bramlage ANDREW HAMMOND the collegian

-State welcomes the South Dakota Coyotes tonight for their final home game before Thanksgiving break. The game serves as a final tune up before the Wildcats venture to Kansas City, Missouri for the CBE Hall of Fame Classic next week. The Wildcats are coming off of an 81-71 victory over the Columbia Lions. One of the highlights in Monday’s victory was seeing five Wildcats score in double figures led by senior guard Justin Edwards with 19 points on the night. Edwards, along with junior forward Wesley Iwundu and newcomer freshman forward Dean Wade, helped lead the team in scoring in Monday night’s contest. With the bevy of newcomers on the roster, it’s been put upon the shoulders of Edwards and Iwundu to lead the team. Both players lead the team in scoring, with 19 and 18 respectively. Iwundu also leads the team in rebounds, while Edwards picks up the slack in assists with 4.5 per game to lead the team. Wade is still getting used to the college game, however, he’s continuing to make his mark early on – including a career high 17 points on 7-10 shooting against Columbia. Although it’s the second game of Wade’s career as a Wildcat, he has previous experience playing on the Bramlage Coliseum floor in the Kansas State 2A Playoffs. Playing against Columbia is not like going up against Olpe or Central Plains, however.

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K-State freshman guard Kamau Stokes tries to block Emporia senior guard Micah Swank from passing the ball on Oct. 30 in Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats defeated the Hornets in the exhibition opener 80-42. “There is a lot more people in here,” Wade said. “There is a lot more energy in the building now than there was any time during state; it is just so much different.” The Wildcats’ opponent for the evening had a much rougher

games of the season, The Coyotes finally picked up their first win of the season as they scraped by Cal State-Northridge 76-72. The 1-2 senior punch of big man forward Eric Robertson and guard Tre Burnette should pro-

vide a challenge to the Wildcats. Both players are scoring in double figures, and Robertson is coming off of a career high 16 point in the victory over CSUN. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Bramlage Coliseum.

Volleyball rides win into Texas matchup

Letter to the Editor

Reacting to tragedy First, let me start off by saying how touched I have been by so many of the responses I have seen to the Paris attacks. People have overwhelmingly shown support, love and unity in wake of the weekend’s tragedies. However, I have also seen an alarming number of violent reactions filled with hate and stereotypes. Whether it be through social media or in person, there has not been a day since the attacks that I have not been bombarded with these disturbing messages. Things like “Maybe all Muslims aren’t bad, but why risk taking the time to find out?” or “You say not all Muslims are monsters? Imagine a bowl of M&M’s with 10 percent of them poisoned, would you eat a handful?” In one face-to-face conversation, I even had someone tell me that the U.S. just needs to “drop a giant bomb on the Middle East and be done with it.” On and on, a never-ending cascade of fear-driven hate reigns among us. And yet, what’s possibly even more disturbing is the amount of support these messages are getting. There are countless

start to the 2015-16 campaign. Playing their first three games of the season in three straight days, South Dakota struggled in DeKalb, Illinois at the Northern Illinois Showcase this past weekend. After dropping their first two

numbers of likes, retweets, or heads nodding in agreement. People are rallying around these displays of “patriotism,” showing their support and unity. But with each new hate-filled response I witness, I can’t help but think how horribly wrong it is to reflect our feelings in this way. I see many fellow students and friends of mine lashing out in their anger and fear. Not taking the time to think about the consequences of their hate-filled reactions. Not worried about the stereotypes they are spreading, or the many innocent people they are damaging with their words. I am in no way saying that we should not react to these tragedies, but I am saying it needs to be done in the right way. Hate is never the answer. Ever. We are scared and we are angry and we are demanding justice. And that is OK, but we can’t forget what a big world we live in and that we should never judge the many by the radical actions of the few. Allison Evans, Senior in Mass Communications

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Coming off their biggest win of the season, the K-State volleyball team is ready for the No. 1 team in the conference: the Texas Longhorns. The Wildcats defeated the Iowa State Cyclones Wednesday night in straight sets in Ahearn Field House. “We were really good in transition and I thought were better defensively than we were offensively,” head coach Suzie Fritz said. “The numbers tell the same story and so does the film. Right now, all wins are big honestly. The more matches we win, the better for us.” K-State is 9-1 at home this season and won their last six matches. “We have some tough matches going forward against high RPI teams, which is more important when it comes to looking at the NCAA tournament,” Fritz said. “This is a big stretch for us, but we are playing our best volleyball when it is needed.” The Wildcats have won eight of their last nine matches, with their only loss coming to the Longhorns on Oct. 21 at Bramlage Coliseum 3-0.

In that match, Texas held K-State to a hitting percentage of .073 and had only 14 errors in the match. The Wildcats will need to contain Longhorn senior Amy Neal, who leads the Big 12 in points and service aces, and is second in the conference in kills averaging 4.24 kills per set. The Wildcats are seeing a lot of success on the floor this season, as seven players were recognized for their efforts off the floor earlier this week. Six Wildcats were named to the Big 12 All-Academic Team on Tuesday. First Team players from Kansas State were Mattie Batchelder, Katie Brand, Kersten Kober, Katie Reininger, Brooke Sassin and Bryna Vogel while Devan Fairfield was named to the Second Team. To qualify for the First Team, athletes must achieve a GPA of 3.20 or higher and to be named on the Second Team, they must attain a 3.00-3.19 GPA. The Wildcats tied Baylor for the most players in the Big 12 named to the First Team. “This is a special recognition for them,” Fritz said. “I get to see what they do when they’re not playing volleyball. They are studying on the plane, lying on the floor in the airport doing homework

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Head coach Suzie Fritz tries to get her K-State team in line during the game against Kansas on Sept. 23 in Lawrence. The Jayhawks defeated the Wildcats 3-1. and I see them studying between class and practice. It’s not surprising for me because I see the commitment they have for their school work and I am very proud of them for that.” K-State is in third place in conference play at 9-4, with an overall record of 17-8 while the Longhorns are 13-1

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and 23-2 overall. First serve is set for 4 p.m. on Saturday inside Gregory Gym in Austin, Texas. “We just need to keep building momentum and we are going to have to play well,” Fritz said. “It’s a road match against a very good team, so it will be a challenge for us.”

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BIKES | Spend money on high-quality locks continued from page

According to Apel, this lock is a better option and is very similar to the cable lock, except there is a stainless steel armored shell around it that adds an extra level of protection. The final lock the shop offers is what is called a “u-lock,” or a stainless steel bar lock that is in the shape of a “U.” “They are very difficult to break,” Apel said. “You basically have to have power tools to get through something like that.” Customers, however, do not always take Apel’s advice to buy

SGA | Schulz wishes for more civil dialogue continued from page

The CNN article went on to say, “CNN provided Kansas State with a detailed account of the family’s description of their experience, including the emails they shared with CNN. Initially, Kansas State spokesman Steve Logback responded that ‘due to privacy,’ the school ‘will not comment on specific cases.’” Schulz said that although the response by the university is limited because it happened “so long ago,” the university should use it as a learning experience to see how to respond more appropriately in the future. When asked, Schulz said that the university currently investigates only on-campus allegations of sexual assault, but that he would support a change

a higher quality lock. “We often encourage our bike buyers to be at least at that second level if not at the third level of protection,” Apel said. “It is interesting that most people will come in and spend $300, $400 or $500 on a bike but they are unwilling to spend $30 on a lock. To me, that is a little backwards.” Stubbings said if students see something suspicious, they can call campus police at 785532-6412 or send tips through the LiveSafe smartphone app. He also said that students can send confidential tips through the Silent Witness website.

to allow the university to investigate off-campus allegations. Schulz also spoke about race relations on campus, saying that part of the K-State 2025 goals is a diverse and inclusive campus. “Just because we haven’t had some of the same sort of marches and the publicity that our sister institutions and others have had doesn’t mean that we don’t have issues with racism and other types of things at Kansas State University,” Schulz said. He said that he wished for a civil dialogue and discourse, because everyone involved are still “members of the K-State family.” Andy Hurtig, student body president and senior in accounting, spoke later spoke about a breakfast he attended at the with various groups and stu-

dent leadership on Nov. 12. He said that though the breakfast was a good first step, there needs to be continued discussion on the issue among university and student stakeholders. “As student leaders, we all have the responsibility to be part of the solution,” Hurtig said. “Because the events that have happened have showed that if at times you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem. And it is important for us to be on the forefront of addressing these issues on campus because they definitely are real.”

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