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This Manhattan native’s passion, advocacy brings change to the community
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Corbin Sedlacek, junior in accounting, is passionate about Kansas State, and as the youngest of five children, family played an operative role when it came time to select a university. The Manhattan native said he looked at a few other colleges, but ultimately decided that K-State was the perfect match for him because of the close proximity to his family. “Being born and raised in Manhattan means that I’ve gotten to experience the K-State family my whole life, and I am so grateful to get to continue to experience the Alex Todd | COLLEGIAN MEDIA GROUP K-State family both on campus and off campus,” Sed- Corbin Sedlacek, Student Governing Assocation’s local relations director, is looking to improve regulation with renting off-campus housing in Manhattan. lacek said. Now at K-State for his As an intern, Sedlacek ernment relations committee K-State and the community third year, Sedlacek is involved in Student Governing said he realized he wanted to and senior in communica- and I am thankful to know Association as the local rela- get even more involved with- tion studies and political sci- him.” Sedlacek said part of the tions director in the student in SGA to continue to better ence. the lives of his peers. As a “I first met Corbin last reason he decided to seek body president’s cabinet. His passion for student sophomore, he was the elec- year when he was the elec- his current position is beadvocacy began when he tions commissioner for SGA tions commissioner, and he is cause of his passion for votwas in high school where elections in the 2017 to 2018 a very accomplished student, ing, something he developed he said he fell in love with academic year. In SGA, Sed- student leader and commu- over the last two years from the concept of shared gov- lacek said he met several nity member,” Spellman working at the Riley Counernance. When he came to people who share his passion said. “His leadership skills ty Elections Office. Through are impeccable, and his drive both roles, he said he is able K-State, he got involved in for student government. One student was Hayley is so inspirational. He has to provide students connecSGA via the student senate Spellman, chair of the gov- left such a positive impact on tions to resources for voting intern program.
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in elections both in and out of Riley County. “Voting is important because of what it does,” Sedlacek said. “It gives a voice to the people and it allows their voice to be heard. Our democracy was founded on the issues with voter suppression, and voting is the easiest thing people can do to have a voice and to let that voice be heard.” Sedlacek worked closely with Spellman to start K-State Votes, the student voter registration program that ran leading up to the election. Aside from voting, Sedlacek has had hands in other big projects. Right now, he is working with Spellman to organize better transportation options and is working to help expand the Safe Ride Program by creating more routes that include more areas in Manhattan. “I would describe Corbin as genuine, comical and dependable,” Spellman said. “He is the type of person to focus on every detail of a project and see it to its end. He loves working with people and has a strong passion for every project that he does and for that, he has left a positive impact on the students of K-State and the community as a whole.”
REVIEW: ‘Fantastic Beasts 2’ feeds fanatics’ cravings with nostalgia
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Commuting to campus? Here’s what you need to prepare for more winter weather by Kaylie Mclaughlin As travellers brave the severe winter weather to head to campus, despite recommendations from the National Weather Service, blizzard conditions could leave them stranded in snow drifts or other winter hazards. To prepare for such a thing, gather some supplies before you hit the road today. In the vehicle, there should be a coat, a hat, gloves, a scarf and boots for every passenger. Blankets are also recommended as parts of Kansas experience wind chills as low as 5 degrees fahrenheit and winds exceeding 30 mph. Bring along an ice scraper or snowbrush to clear off your vehicle as needed. Make sure you have jumper cables as well. Also make sure to bring a phone charger and battery booster. Before beginning the drive, make sure you have a full or near full tank of gas in your vehicle as dangerous road conditions might lengthen the typical drivetime. Charge your cell phone completely before departure as well. If you do become stranded, call for help and stay in your car with your emergency lights on. Do not leave your car under any circumstances, as you stand a better chance of being rescued in your car.
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Monday morning classes canceled at Manhattan, Polytechnic campuses KAYLIE MCLAUGHLIN RAFAEL GARCIA THE COLLEGIAN
After blizzard-like conditions most of the day Sunday, Kansas State University canceled Monday morning classes at its Manhattan and Polytechnic campuses. K-State's Olathe campus will be closed all day Monday. Classes scheduled after noon Monday are still on as scheduled, K-State said, and it is up to students to contact professors if un-
safe travel conditions keep them from afternoon classes. Classes unaffected by the cancellation will mark a wintery start to the last few weeks of the semester’s classes. Severe winter weather halted activity through much of the region Sunday, with total accumulations of up to a foot expected in some spots. Much of the central and northeastern part of the state remained under a blizzard warning that expired at 6 p.m. on Sunday. While under a blizzard warn-
Students speak on changes to ASAP TAYLOR TODD
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Every year, Kansas State students are required to take the Alcohol and Sexual Assault Prevention program, a web-based iteration of the “Think About It” series that addresses topics such as alcohol, healthy relationships and sexual violence prevention. The interactive and educational scenarios are designed to help students make healthy decision involving issues that could arise in college scenarios such as partying and sexual activity. Along with making healthy decisions, the ASAP program also highlights K-State campus policies and state laws regarding sexual harassment and the reporting of other misconducts. However, some students see ASAP as a flawed program. “The Alcohol and Sexual Assault Prevention is a waste of time,” Megan Green, senior in agricultural communications and journalism, said. “Many students at K- State hate taking this course for a lot of reasons. In my opinion, the idea behind it is great, however, taking the same hourlong course every year is redundant and not useful.” Lane Lundeen, Student Governing Association’s health and wellness director and sophomore in conservation biology, said
while there are changes to be made in the ASAP program, he believes it is beneficial on some levels. “It’s more education for students that otherwise have no understanding of alcohol use, how to cope with your friends and peers drinking behavior, sexual harassment and a whole lot of other useful things to know going through college life,” Lundeen said. As the ASAP program’s contract through K-State is ending in 2020, students believe this program needs an update to be more effective. There are a few different programs that SGA leaders are going over. “We understand that there needs to be some changes that take place with the ASAP program,” Lundeen said. “It’s a long process, but changes are in the works. We are working on changing some of the content for upperclassmen who have taken it previously.” Shelby Crampton, senior in animal sciences and industry, said she sees the benefit in having a program like ASAP, but it does not approach the issues well enough. “I think maybe if they find a way to approach these issues in a different way, there might be better positive feedback,” Crampton said. I get that it’s trying to be informative and help students, but a lot of students don’t find it helpful at all.”
ing, severe winter weather is to be expected or is already underway, resulting in potential whiteout conditions where falling snow or snow caught by the strong winds will cause low visibility. It was recommended that people did not travel on Sunday, but if travel was necessary — as it was for many Kansas State and other post-Thanksgiving travellers — it was recommended that people prepare a winter survival kit. Several area organizations cancelled activities on Sunday, including K-State Recreational Services. The University of Kansas cancelled Monday classes at both of its campuses. As of 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, K-State had not announced any cancellation of classes tomorrow, but the university said it would monitor Monday’s weather conditions.
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‘This should never have happened’: University of Maryland freshman dies from adenovirus TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE A freshman at the University of Maryland, College Park, died on Nov. 18 of complications from adenovirus, and her family is questioning whether the university — which has seen several cases of the illness — could have done more to prevent her death and whether it was related to a mold outbreak in some dorms.
The virus, which has more than 50 strains, can cause illnesses ranging from common colds to pneumonia. Fever, diarrhea, intestinal infections and neurological diseases are also possible, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Serious conditions stemming from adenovirus are rare, but they are more common in people with compromised immune systems,
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Adele H. Stamp Student Union at the University of Maryland, College Park on Oct. 25, 2018. Olivia Paregol, an 18-yearold from Glenwood, Maryland, had been sick since early in the semester, when she first developed a cough. Her condition worsened and she contracted pneumonia. After leaving school, she was taken to the emergency room multiple times before she died at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, said her father, Ian Paregol. In a letter to the campus community acknowledging the death of a student, the university said that six cases of "adenovirus-associated illness" have been confirmed on the College Park campus. "We offer our condolences during this difficult time," the university's health director, Dr. David McBride, wrote. "While we are normally prohibited from sharing medical information publicly, we have been authorized by a family member to share this news and urge others to take seriously this strain of a common virus."
according to the CDC. Olivia Paregol was at risk because medication she was taking to combat Crohn's disease weakened her immune system, her father said. The CDC, the Maryland Department of Health and the Prince George's County Health Department are investigating the outbreak on campus. Brian Bachus, chief of the state health department's division of outbreak investigations, said the state health department first became aware of the campus outbreak Nov. 12, after the Prince George's County Health Department reported it to his team. It's not unusual for a university to experience an adenovirus outbreak around this time of year, he said. "It's not always known when there's an outbreak on campus because people are going to different physicians," Bachus said. "It probably happens more frequently
than we're aware." The CDC and Prince George's County Health Department did not respond to requests for comment on Nov. 20. To stem the spread of adenovirus, the university health center, residential buildings, transportation services, recreation centers and student union are increasing cleaning of "high-touch surfaces" and restrooms, according to the health center. And the school's dining services are changing self-service utensils every 15 minutes. Ian Paregol said his daughter came down with a cough several weeks into the semester, her first at the College Park campus, where she was studying criminology. She visited the University Health Center several times as her condition worsened, he said. Ian Paregol said he's trying to understand whether her condition was exacerbated by a mold outbreak on the campus this fall. Olivia lived in Elkton Hall, one of the dorms that students were evacuated from so crews could treat the buildings for mold. "Every kid in that dorm is sick," Ian Paregol said. McBride's letter says the university learned of the first adenovirus case Nov. 1, and since then five additional cases have been reported. On Nov. 19, the university learned the CDC identified one case as adenovirus 7, a strain that can cause more severe illness, the letter says. "Vigilance is extremely important for those with chronic medical problems like asthma, diabetes or illnesses that lower your immune system or if you take medicine that lowers your immune system," McBride wrote in the letter. "It is vitally important not to ignore these symptoms and visit a physician within 48 hours of developing symptoms." He was not available for further comment. In an FAQ about adenovirus on the University Health Center's website, the center said there was not a clear link between mold found in dorms and adenovirus.
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Sun shines on KS hill as the rain clears during the K-State football game against TCU in Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Oct. 15, 2017.
EMILY BRADY
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Manhattan is home to several places where students can shoot the breeze and escape studying for a little bit. Most know about Manhattan Hill, Aggieville and Bill Snyder Family Stadium. But these aren’t all of hot spots in Manhattan. Some of these places may fly under the radar, but all of them are worth checking out.
on game days when it is crawling with people and purple. But have you ever been to the stadium at night? With all of the lights and grandeur of the stadium, it seems to be like a castle straight out of the medieval times. Park your car in west parking lot and take in the sparking stadium against the dark night sky.
SO LONG SALOON
Let’s start out with the sister of Manhattan Hill, which is KS Hill. Straight across town is a hill boasting the large letters “KS.” KS Hill is not nearly as popular as Manhattan Hill, but it the view is just as if not more spectacular. It’s a bit of a hike to get up to the letters, but the view is definitely worth it.
Manhattan has countless restaurants that are absolutely to die for, but there’s one that not everyone may not know about but definitely should. So Long Saloon has one signature food that Manhattan raves about, and it is raspberry bean dip. If you’ve never had it, please do yourself a favor and go. Right now. This bean dip, and the restaurant that makes it, is one of Manhattan’s best kept secrets.
PUBLIC HALL
VARSITY DONUTS
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Need your caffeine fix? While Starbucks and Radina’s are most people’s coffee go-to locations, an up-and-coming coffee shop in Aggieville, Public Hall, might become your new favorite caffeine shop. Located on Moro Street, this coffee shop is a hip and relaxing place to meet up with friends and enjoy a good cup of coffee.
BILL SNYDER FAMILY STADIUM — AT NIGHT
Bill Snyder Family Stadium is a magnificent sight to behold, especially
Not all donuts are made equally. There is one donut shop that rises above all others. With a wide variety of donuts and the flavor of the town in the decor inside, Varsity Donuts is a place that will take your taste buds on a ride that you’ll never forget. There are many hot spots in Manhattan, hidden and not. These are just a few mentionable ones. The best way to experience Manhattan and all of its charm is to get out there and experience it for yourself.
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UNIVERSITY What games to watch as championship week arrives continued from page
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"While it is true that mold can cause irritation of the respiratory tract and make individuals more susceptible to viral infections in general, the cases of adenovirus-associated illness on campus have been seen both in students living on and off campus and among students in residence halls affected by mold and not," the FAQ says. "As such, it appears that there is no consistent connection between mold exposure and the incidents of adenovirus infection affecting UMD students." Besides the mold, Paregol said he's more concerned about whether the university knew there were students on campus with adenovirus before his daughter contracted the virus, particularly because she visited the health center frequently, and the medication she took for Crohn's suppressed her immune system. Paregol said the health center should have known Olivia was at risk because the center received and dispensed her medication. When Olivia came down with a fever, Paregol became more concerned. She left school to rest for a day at home Oct. 31 and later saw her home physician Nov. 5. She was diagnosed with pneumonia during a Nov. 6 emergency room visit, and returned to the emergency room Nov. 9, Paregol said. "Her left lung was completely whited out with pneumonia," Paregol said. "From there if just got worse." On Nov. 12, she was admitted to the intensive care unit at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Paregol said. Paregol said he called the university seeking information about the mold on campus to find out whether that might affect Olivia's condition. Eventually, he said, he spoke with McBride, and the university ultimately relayed information about adenovirus cases on campus to Hopkins doctors. She then tested positive for adenovirus. "If they would have known a week earlier, I think there would have been a different result," Paregol said. "This should never have happened."
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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
The Red River Rivalry will unite for the second time this season with much higher stakes, as the winner will take home the Big 12 trophy and one team might be playing in the big four-team tournament. These two teams met on Oct. 16 for their annual regular-season game, as then-ranked No. 19 Texas pulled off the upset in a high-scoring battle 48-45. Oklahoma’s defensive coordinator Mike Stoops was let go after the game. The Sooners have been on a tear since, as they won their last six games to end the season, including defeating thenranked No.13 West Virginia 59-56 in a shootout. The Longhorns have lost two games since their upset win against Texas Tech. They lost a heartbreaker to then-ranked No. 16 West Virginia 42-41, as well as being stunned by Oklahoma State a week earlier in Stillwater 38-35. Both teams are led by star quarterbacks that have done a tremendous job carrying their team this season. Oklahoma junior quarterback Kyler Murray threw for 3,674 passing yards on 216 completions in the regular season, as well as throwing 37 touchdowns. Texas sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger threw for 2,774 yards on 233 completions in the regular season, including 23 touchdowns. Both quarterbacks are spoiled with talented wide receivers, but each has their go-to receiver they like to target. For Murray, it’s junior Marquise Brown; Brown has 1,264 yards on 70 receptions and he has caught 10 of Murray’s 37 touchdowns. For Ehlinger, it’s junior Lil’Jordan Humphrey; Humphrey has 1,058 yards on 72 receptions and has caught eight of Ehlinger’s 23 interceptions. We might witness another high-scoring battle between these two rivals again. If Oklahoma wins, the College Football Playoff selection committee might award them a spot in the College Football Playoff. The Dr. Pepper Big 12 Championship Game will kick off on Saturday at 11 a.m. on ABC.
ALABAMA AT GEORGIA
The Alabama Crimson Tide, defending national champion, will once again be playing in the SEC Championship Game. The Crimson Tide defended
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The University of Texas plays football against Kansas State in Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Sept. 9, 2018. The Wildcats fell to the Longhorns 19-14. their national title and No. 1 ranking in the regular season, taking care of each opponent that came their way, most notably the then-ranked No. 3 LSU on the road 29-0. The Bulldogs have done great this season; their only loss this season was to then-ranked No. 13 LSU 36-16 in week seven. The last meeting between these two teams was in last season’s National Championship game. Georgia will be seeking revenge as they had that game in their hands, as they went into the fourth quarter with a 20-10 lead on the Tide, only to watch the Tide get a big touchdown in overtime to sink their hearts on what could have been, and the Tide won 26-23. This game will be interesting as both teams have high-scoring offenses. Alabama averages 49 points per game and Georgia averages 40.1 points per game. Both teams have a good defense as well. Alabama has allowed just 13.8 points per game, and Georgia has allowed just 17.2 points per game. Sophomore quarterback Tau Tagovailoa has been the man for the Crimson Tide this season. Tagovailoa has thrown for 3,189 yards on 189 completions, along with an outstanding 36 touchdowns and just two interceptions.
Sophomore running back D’Andre Swift has been a dangerous running back for the Bulldogs this season. Swift has amassed 962 rushing yards on 139 carries, as well as running past the goal line nine times this season. It is probably fair to say the winner of this game will be given a spot in the College Football Playoff. The SEC Championship game will kickoff on Saturday at 3 p.m. on CBS.
NORTHWESTERN AT OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Both teams had a different level of difficulty reaching this game. Northwestern handled the West part of the Big 10 conference with an 8-1 record, as three teams tied for second place behind them with a record of 5-4. Ohio State recently defeated then-ranked No. 4 Michigan to tie at 8-1 in conference play, as the Buckeyes’ were given the spot in the conference championship game as they won the tiebreaker with the win. The big matchup in this game will be the Buckeyes’ high-powered offense that averages 43.3 points per game against the Wildcats’ defense that has limited its opponents to an average of 21.7 points per game.
Northwestern is led by senior Clayton Thorson, who threw for 2,675 yards on 251 completions in the regular season. Thorson threw for 14 touchdowns but has also shown he is prone to making bad decisions, as he threw 12 interceptions. He will need to be on his game and make good decisions throwing the ball if Northwestern is going to upset Ohio State. Northwestern’s good defense will be tested as they will face a big challenge against the talented backfield of Ohio State’s offense. Sophomore quarterback Dwayne Haskins threw for 4,003 yards on 313 completions, as well as throwing 41 touchdowns this season. Sophomore running back J.K. Robbins accumulated 961 yards on 206 carries, finding the end zone eight times. If Ohio State wins, they could be given a spot in the College Football Playoff depending on how the other conference championship games turn out. Northwestern will be going for the Big 10 trophy and an upset victory over the powerhouse program of Ohio State. The Big 10 championship game will kickoff on Saturday at 7 p.m. on FOX.
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REVIEW: ‘Fantastic Beasts 2’ is a monster you can’t help but love REBECCA VRBAS
backseat for more interesting characters to be showcased for most of the movie. From a cinematographic perspective, the beasts that were featured were visually interesting, but I cannot fathom why they are still included in the title. I suppose it is only for the sake of continuity with the preceding movie title. Beside the fan-favorite Niffler, the other creatures are largely superfluous to the plot. To be perfectly honest, the only storyline most fans are really interested in at this point is the long awaited backstory of Dumbledore and the infamous dark wizard Grindelwald. And though Grindelwald is undoubtedly a beast, he is hardly fantastic. One thing that pleasantly surprised me about the movie was the multiplex nature of Grindelwald’s character.
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“Harry Potter” fans will dutifully head to the cinema this week for the second installment of the “Fantastic Beasts” series that details the history preceding the original seven-book, eight-movie saga. A longtime “Harry Potter” fan, I found “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” to be more of an enjoyable watch than its predecessor, which was somewhat disorienting in plot and setting. However, since this movie had many of the characters already established, less time was spent on character development, which allowed the plot to advance smoothly. Also, Newt Scamander, the endearingly awkward connoisseur of fantastic beasts, takes a
“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” movie poster.
Movies have come a long way from the cliché, clearcut good-versus-evil dichotomy seen overwhelmingly in most fantasy stories. “Crimes of Grindelwald” shows corruption on both sides of the conflict, with Newt virtuously asserting, “I don’t do sides.” Grindelwald personifies the classic moral dilemma of whether or not the ends justify the means. It is revealed his goal is to ultimately save the world from the destruction humankind will bring through world war, but the means by which he is willing to accomplish his goal are excessively cruel and deplorable. The main purpose of “Crimes of Grindelwald” is ultimately to set up the stage for the inevitable showdown between Dumbledore and Grindelwald. Though fans like myself already know the outcome of
the historic duel in this fantasy world, the entertainment value of getting to see it play out onscreen is undeniable. A new character to the series, Leta Lestrange, hit the nail right on the head with her warning to Newt: “You’ve never met a monster you couldn’t love.” Despite its many flaws, most of which I can’t mention without spoiling the movie, “Crimes of Grindelwald” will undoubtedly gratify the extensive fanbase of the series, providing a nostalgic yet distinguishable fix. Rebecca Vrbas is junior in journalism. The views and opinions expressed in this review are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Collegian. Please send comments to opinion@ kstatecollegian.com.
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You will slip and fall on a patch of slushy ice this week. The stars say you should do a flip while you’re at it.
Your perfect attendance record will be shattered like a falling ice sculpture when you are unable to open your frozen car doors this week.
Kyle Hampel | THE COLLEGIAN
Your snow angels will be misinterpreted as snow demons by local church bulletins, leading to a protest by the Westboro Baptists outside your residence.
You will eat one of the icicles hanging from the bottom of your car, just like you did when you were a kid. It will taste like crunchy disappointment.
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A group of five adorable cats will move into your closet because their old place got snowed in. Don’t even think about sending them away, you monster. Every snowflake you attempt to eat as it falls from the sky will go up your nose instead. I don’t know what that feels like, but try not to sneeze.
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This was a very bad thing. Enter President Trump’s Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, who’s wrong about a whole
Your seasonal depression will manifest as an uncontrollable desire to watch Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel beneath a pile of warm blankets.
That crazy history teacher of yours will ask if anyone wants to have class outside this week. Whether it’s a joke or not is irrelevant. Say no.
hell of a lot but in this case knew how to right the ship. Under new federal rules, the definition of campus sexual harassment will become narrower than before, so as not to allow Kafkaesque complaints that chip away at a healthy climate for free expression. Students accused of offenses
will be entitled to lawyers, and to the right to cross-examine their accusers. Especially when an individual is accused of an offense tantamount to rape, especially when charges can involve two young people who are both severely inebriated, those are crucial bits of due process.
Hooray, your university has canceled all classes before noon due to the snow! It’s a shame that your first class starts at 12:30, then.
A snowflake will fall directly into your eye while you’re walking to class, momentarily inconveniencing you and making you curse the sky for its negligence.
Simultaneously, schools will be encouraged to offer accusers accommodations — such as a schedule change, new housing arrangements or an order for the accused individual to stay away — even if no formal complaint is filed. One substantial caveat: It
The stars say you only hate the cold because you don’t wear enough layers. They can be rather judgmental.
You will build a snowman and attempt to bring him to life this week. Your efforts will be unsuccessful because your old magic hat is made of cotton instead of silk.
doesn’t make sense to limit the scope of a school’s responsibility to the school proper, as DeVos would, when a wide range of questionable behavior happens in sanctioned off-campus venues, including fraternity houses. But mostly, DeVos has rebalanced scales that had
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