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Burton’s storm is brewing, his day is coming By Timothy Everson the collegian As a first-year starter, it’s expected that player will hit a few road blocks. For wide receiver Deante Burton, it has been a steady progression. Regardless of the results, Burton’s progression has been notable and the physical 6-foot-2inch wide receiver is on the cusp of breaking out in his sophomore season. Take it from his teammates on the opposite side of the ball who are used to going to battle against shorter, slightly less physical receivers like Tyler Lockett and Curry Sexton. “I remember early on in the season he made a few catches here and there but he struggled getting open for the most part,” junior defensive back Morgan Burns said leading up to last week’s game against Oklahoma State. “These last couple of games, he’s made some big catches and I know against Texas he made a few catches on third down that were huge for us.” The Texas game was a career day for Burton as he hauled in four catches for 55 yards and his second-longest catch of the year at 18 yards. These numbers may seem modest but appear to be a signs of things to come for his coaches and teammates. Burton is coming off a redshirt freshman season where the only stat he recorded was a tackle in punt

Emily DeShazer | the collegian Sophomore wide receiver Deante Burton looks to get around Stephen F. Austin’s defensive back Keavon Madison on August 30, 2014 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

coverage against TCU. Last Saturday against the Cowboys, he was a foot drag away from his first career touchdown in a K-State uniform. While Burton hasn’t contributed on the scoreboard yet, his coaches seem encouraged by his progress as they hope to see his physical gifts combine with the “day at a time” mentality that has been a integral

part of K-State’s structure. “He will continue to get better and continue to evolve into a very fine player,” head coach Bill Snyder said. “You know, he’s got the physical stature to enhance that position. He has good height, he can be a physical player, he runs well. Like so many things that I’ve said, we’re just hoping for the consistency and

working towards that continued progression on a consistent basis. He is and will be a good player.” Burton is part of the present and the future for this K-State offense. With Lockett and Sexton departing after this season, his role will change from a offensive pawn to a bishop or a rook in Snyder’s chess board of an offense.

“I believe that he is really maturing,” Burns said. “I think that the more games (he) gets under his belt and the more that (he) understands what it’s like to play in front of a big crowd and play against big teams like Texas and (Oklahoma). I really trust that down the road, he’s going to continue to improve and be a key player in the offense.”

Showdown in Norman highlights big games in playoff picture in the nation. The Sooners’ defense is statistically similar to Baylor’s. They allow 21.8 points per game. These two teams look like they are poised to provide some morning fireworks for college football fans. A win for Baylor would give them a major boost in their hunt for a Big 12 title, and possibly even the College Football Playoff. With losses to TCU and K-State already, Oklahoma has a tough road to win the conference. This game is a must-win if they want to fulfill that dream.

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vs. No. 10 Baylor at No. 16 Oklahoma, 11 a.m., FOX Sports 1

(Line: Oklahoma -6) Two of the best teams in the Big 12 will kick off college football on Saturday. The Bears will travel to Norman, Oklahoma to keep their Big 12 title hopes alive. The Bears are all about their high-flying offense. They average the most points per game in the nation and they also average the most total offense, passing yards, and rushing yards per game in the Big 12. Offense isn’t the only strength of the Bears they allow just 21.8 points per game. Oklahoma has a great ground attack. Last week against Iowa State, they ran for 510 yards, which contributed to their 751 yards of total offense. They average the ninth most points per game

vs. Iowa State at Kansas, 2:30 p.m.

(Line: Iowa State -3.5) This is a battle of the two teams tied for last place in the Big 12. The teams have identical 2-6 records and are winless in conference. The Jayhawks have a tough time on the offensive side of the ball, and only score 16.3 points per game, which is the fewest in the conference. On defense, they are led by Ben Heeney. He is the conference’s leading tackler and seventh in the nation in the category. Iowa State’s offense

has shown signs of life this season. They are still below average, but have scored over 25 points four times. Their defense gives up 38.3 points per game, which is the second-most in the Big 12.

vs. No. 24 West Virginia at Texas, 2:30 p.m., FOX Sports 1

(Line: West Virginia -3) West Virginia’s dangerous offense is led by senior quarterback Clint Trickett. He is the most efficient starting quarterback in the Big 12. The Mountaineers live and die with his play. In both games that he threw more than one interception, the team lost. Texas matches up well defensively with their opponent this weekend. They are the best pass defense in the Big 12, giving up just 177.3 yards per game. The question for the Longhorns will be their offense. They average 22.2 points per game, which ranks them next to last in the Big 12.

Parker Robb | the collegian Junior centerback Danzel McDaniel (7) tackles Oklahoma wide receiver Durron Neal (5) by shoving him out of bounds during the third quarter of the Wildcats’ 31-30 defeat of the Sooners on Oct. 18 in Norman, Oklahoma.

vs. No. 4 Alabama at No. 14 LSU, 7 p.m., CBS

(Line: Alabama -6.5) This game has had national title implication for several years in a row and has become quite heated. Alabama and LSU are both built around their defense. The Crimson Tide allow 14 points per game, which is the second least in the nation. The Tigers are slightly less stingy and allow 15.9 points per game. That’s fourth best in the nation. Both teams had to replace

long tenured quarterbacks this season. Alabama senior Blake Sims has been the better of the two new signal callers. He has thrown for 15 touchdowns and three interceptions. LSU’s sophomore quarterback Anthony Jennings has completed only 50 percent of his passes, and thrown for eight touchdowns with five interceptions.

vs. No. 8 Notre Dame at No. 11 Arizona State, 2:30 p.m., ABC

(Line: Arizona State -2.5) Neither of these teams are

elite in one area on the field, but they are solid across the board. Both teams are led by experienced senior quarterbacks. Notre Dame’s starter is Everett Golson and after sitting out last season with academic trouble, he has been very solid this year. He has thrown for 22 touchdowns and just seven interceptions. Arizona State’s quarterback Taylor Kelly had an injury that kept him out of three games earlier this season, but is now back into action. The Sun Devils are undefeated this season with Kelly at the helm. Austin Earl is a sophomore in fishing, wildlife and conservation biology. Please send comments to sports@ kstatecollegian.com

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Burns’ collegiate career comes to fruition By Adam Suderman the collegian Against Mike Gundy and Oklahoma State, K-State fans received a firsthand glimpse of the speed of junior returner and defensive back Morgan Burns. For Tyler Ryan, current head coach at Wellington High School and Burns’ coach at Wichita Trinity, the 86-yard touchdown return was nothing out of the ordinary. The three-time AllLeague pick both on defense and offense ran for an astounding 2,700 yards and 36 touchdowns in just two seasons for the Knights. The speed didn’t end on Friday night high school football games, either. In Burns’ senior season at Wichita Trinity, he swept the Class 4A sprints at the Kansas High School State Track and Field meet with gold medals in the 100 meters (10.66 seconds), 200 meters (21.58) and 400 meters (48.66). Not only did he stake his claim in his respective group,

but Burn’s results ranked highly in all ranks through the state of Kansas. “In the 100 meters, there was one kid that beat him in all classes,” Ryan said. “In the 200 and the 400, it was the fastest time in all classes. That was a pretty neat thing to see from him. To be able to do that all in one day at the state track meet is one of the biggest athletic moments I got to watch him accomplish.” The speed translated through game tape to K-State head coach Bill Snyder in the recruiting process, but his revamped attention to detail and technique has bolstered his standing in the K-State secondary. “He’s a bright young fellow and he picks things up well,” Snyder said. “He understands what his deficiencies have been and he pushes toward overcoming those.” Burns took the route of a grayshirt at K-State and has completed two full seasons before becoming an every-down player in coordinator Tom Hayes’ defense. “I know he had some tri-

Emily DeShazer | the collegian K-State junior defensive back Morgan Burns defends a pass to Oklahoma State wide receiver Jhajuan Seales last Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

als there and he had to earn his stripes,” Ryan said. “That’s what makes it so neat. To see that he’s become one of the best defensive backs on the team, it’s because he’s worked

so hard at it. It has been fun watching him the last three years and see how much better he’s gotten. He’s got a tremendous ceiling in terms of improving as a player. He didn’t have to bear down too many times as a corner in high school and now he’s getting those finer points with his game.” Senior linebacker Jonathan Truman has served as the leading voice of K-State’s conference-leading scoring defense and he said Burns’ provides the needed mentality that’s help them get to a top10 ranking. “Morgan’s a guy that’s not only tough physically, but mentally,” Truman said. “He prepares well. Whatever happens to him, if he gets a ball thrown on him, he’s going to be up next play ready to go. It’s not going to phase him and he’s going to do the best thing that can help our defense.”

In Ryan’s mind, the road to college football stardom began before Burns’ stepped onto the track or the football field. “I only had Morgan for one year, but we spent a ton of time together with football and track,” Ryan said. “Probably one the things I’m most proud of him for is not his accomplishments athletically, but on a personal level and the character that he has, it’s unbelievable. He’s one of the best kids I’ve ever been around. That’s what makes it so special to see him have the success that he’s having as a player at K-State.” Even beyond his game-changing interceptions against Texas Tech and Oklahoma, Snyder said Burns’ approach and purpose describes the identity he carries on Saturdays. “He’s a pretty evenkeeled young guy,” Snyder

said. “You don’t see Morgan highly upset about anything and you don’t see him get overjoyed about anything. He just keeps a normal pace about himself. The other thing is he’s a very faith-based young guy. He depends upon that to give him guidance and direction.” Ryan and Burns’ keep in contact regularly and he said the faith that the junior displays at Vanier Football Complex is something that he has displayed for as long as he has known him. “He’ll send out an email to a lot of people in his life and I’m a part of that email chain,” Ryan said. “It just talks about his faith and where it all comes from with him and family and friends. I hope he continues to hold those things close to his heart and that his foundation can be a solid rock for him as he continues his college career.”

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TCU sees many changes this semester but defense is not one of them

Taylor Alderman | the collegian TCU safety Sam Carter tracks down former K-State quarterback Daniel Sams on Nov. 16, 2013.

By Tate Steinlage the collegian A year ago today, TCU was 3-6 and preparing for their final three games, which they would finish 1-2 in. This season they’re 7-1, fighting for a conference championship and a right to be included in the first-ever College Football Playoff. Simply put, a lot has changed in Fort Worth, Texas in just a year. “I think he (TCU head coach Gary Patterson) altered the system,” K-State head coach Bill Snyder said Tuesday at his weekly press conference. The most notable transfor-

mation for TCU this season has been their offense and, largely, the play of junior quarterback Trevone Boykin. The Horned Frogs are averaging 550 yards of total offense and 48 points per game, compared to just 344 yards and 25 points per game in 2013. Boykin, who has jumped from quarterback to wide receiver and now back to quarterback, is putting up Heisman candidate numbers with 2,472 yards passing and 22 touchdowns to just four interceptions through eight games. “At some point, you get tired of people telling you what you can and can’t do, so you start trying to prove them wrong and show what you can do,” Patterson said to the media Tuesday at TCU’s weekly press confer-

ence. “For two years, they said he (Boykin) couldn’t play quarterback, we won’t win and can’t do this or that. He’s like anybody else I know who has a fire in them. They’re going to try to prove people wrong.” For everything that has changed for Patterson, Boykin and the TCU offense, their defense hasn’t. “They have nine returning starters on their defense, nine of the defensive players are upperclassmen,” Snyder said. “They’re very sound.” TCU’s defense ranks 48th in the country in total defense at 370 yards per game, but don’t let that fool you. The Horned Frogs are the best team in college football when it comes to turnover

margin, sixth best at third-down percentage and are in the top 20 in team sacks. “I know that they have a lot of experienced guys on defense,” K-State junior defensive back Morgan Burns said. “I know that Oklahoma State had some ‘hitter’ guys in there and some freshmen. TCU has some guys that are juniors and seniors that have been in the system for several years. They have a lot of maturity and experience under their belt.” That experience was no more evident than in TCU’s narrow 31-30 victory over West Virginia last Saturday. Senior cornerback Kevin White blanketed West Virginia wide receiver Kevin White, holding him to just three receptions for 28 yards. Pri-

or to that game, White had been held to under 100 yards receiving only once in 2014. With No. 7 K-State traveling to Texas to take on the No. 6-ranked Horned Frogs Saturday, TCU’s defense will play a major factor — not only in stopping the Wildcats’ offensive attack, but aiding their own offense. Based on what they’ve shown this season, TCU can stop K-State senior wide receiver Tyler Lockett and they can keep K-State senior quarterback Jake Waters from getting into a rhythm. In doing so, they’ll give Boykin a pressure-free window to do what he’s done all season — and for him, the big play is always just a play away. “He (Boykin) is a very gift-

ed athlete,” Snyder said. “He can run the ball and do the option with it. He can do the quarterback run stuff, and he is throwing the ball extremely well and throwing it down the field – it just is not the short stuff. I think that is a major element in the great improvement that they have made and the progress and success that they have had this year.” Snyder can only make assumptions about Boykin and the TCU offense since plenty has changed since last year’s meeting in Manhattan. However, defensively, he can make all the guarantees in the world. Nothing has changed there. “There is always going to be a good and physical defensive team there,” Snyder said.

Q-and-A with ESPN Big 12 reporter Jake Trotter By Adam Suderman the collegian Q: Bill Snyder-coached teams have often gone into difficult road environments and done surprisingly well. How do you see the Wildcats handling Amon G. Carter Stadium and what it has to offer? A: K-State won in Norman, Oklahoma last month, so I think they’ll be fine. This is a veteran team with an experienced quarterback that is not going to get rattled on the road, even against a team as good as TCU. Q: Trevone Boykin is a brand-new quarterback this season. What has been the junior’s biggest asset in his rejuvenated career? A: The work Boykin put in during the offseason is behind his success. He got in the best shape of his life and dedicated himself to figuring out the finer points of playing quarterback. His leadership has been terrific going since the spring. On the field, his ability to extend plays

with his wheels has been lethal. You can’t blitz him, because he’ll escape the pocket and pull off a big play running or throwing. And you can’t sit back, because he’ll stand in the pocket and pick your defense apart. He’s a nightmare matchup for any defensive coordinator. Q: TCU prides itself in forcing turnovers and K-State might be one of the best if not the best in avoiding mental mistakes (turnovers, penalties, etc.) Which will be the bigger story after Saturday night’s game? A: I like K-State to take care of the ball. They’ve been so good at it under Snyder. As good as TCU has been at forcing turnovers, and then scoring off those turnovers, I think K-State is going to make the Horned Frogs earn their points. Q: Do you believe the winner of this game will go on to win the Big 12? Why or why not? Yes. If TCU wins – and Baylor loses – the Horned Frogs would be in great shape to win an outright title. They

would be tied with K-State in the standings, but they would have the head-to-head tiebreaker. The Wildcats would still have to go to Waco, Texas and Morgantown, West Virginia. As for the Wildcats, if they pulled off this win, they would still have work to do. But they would be in command. TCU, OU and potentially Baylor would all have two conference losses. The Wildcats would just have to split their final two road games, and they would be Big 12 champs. Q: Biggest position matchup of the night? TCU cornerback Kevin White against K-State wide receiver Tyler Lockett. Lockett has been one of the toughest players to cover in the league, but White did a tremendous job matched up against one of the league’s other tough covers in West Virginia WR Kevin White. The winner of this matchup will go a long way in determining the winner of this game. Q: Score prediction? 31 TCU, 28 K-State

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361.9 Trevone Boykin’s average yards per game He has been nothing short of electric for TCU this season. He averages 309 yards through the air and 52.9 yards on the ground. He also has thrown for 22 touchdowns and ran in four scores. His total yardage leads the Big 12, while his throwing touchdowns are second in the conference.

48 The Horned Frogs’ average points per game This is a basic stat, but it is one that cannot be overlooked. The Horned Frogs average the second most points per game in the nation, behind Baylor. They average 335.9 yards through the air per game and 550 yards of total offense per game. Both of those are second best in the Big 12.

1 The amount of yards that TCU has allowed on punt returns K-State is fourth in the nation in yards per punt return, but will face a stiff challenge against TCU. Only five of the Horned Frogs punts have been returned this season, resulting in a net gain of just one yard. This matchup will have a huge implication on the battle for field position.

15 TCU’s turnover margin The Horned Frogs specialize in winning the turnover margin in each of their games. It’s not that they never turn the ball over, it’s that they create the most takeaways of any team in the country. They have 26 takeaways so far this season. K-State has the fewest turnovers in the Big 12 and the seventh fewest in the nation with seven total.

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Austin Earl the collegian No. 1: TCU LB Paul Dawson

(Last week: 2) Dawson put in another great performance in his team’s contest against West Virginia. He had 12 tackles, along with a 12-yard sack and an interception. His performance was just enough for his team to escape with a one-point victory in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dawson’s performance moves him closer to the conference lead in tackles per game, but he still sits in second. He has accumulated the ninth-most tackles per game in the entire country. Dawson is also third in tackles for loss per game in the Big 12. TCU will face K-State on Saturday in a conference-shifting clash. The Wildcats offense is 16th in the nation in points per game and will provide a formidable challenge for Dawson’s squad.

No. 2: Kansas LB Ben Heeney

Heeney still leads the Big 12 in tackles per game, but has fallen back to fifth in the nation in the category. He is fifth in tackles for loss in the conference. The Jayhawks have the opportunity for a conference win on Saturday when they host Iowa State. The Cyclones have a dual-threat quarterback and talented running backs, but are still 110th in the nation in rushing yards per game. Heeney could help his team in a huge way by neutralizing the opponents ground attack.

No. 3: Baylor DE Shawn Oakman

(Last week: 3) Oakman only had three tackles against Kansas, but he made his presence felt in the game. He had a sack, two tackles for loss, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback hurry. The explosive pass rusher is also making noise on the Big 12 defensive leaderboard. He is second in tackles for loss and third in sacks in the conference. He was a great player last season, but has taken his game up a notch in 2014. This weekend, Oakman’s team will try and stop an Oklahoma offense that puts up the ninth most points per game in the nation. Oakman will need to pursue quarterback Trevor Knight tirelessly in this game.

No. 4: K-State LB Jonathan Truman

(Last week: 1) Heeney’s 10-tackle performance against Baylor last week almost seems pedestrian compared to his production in other games this season. The unusual thing for him in this game was playing on the other side of the ball. Heeney had one rush as Kansas’ running back, but it was stuffed for no gain.

(Last week: 5) Truman’s game was not especially great last week against Oklahoma State, but he did have five tackles and a fumble recovery. He moved up in the power rankings this week because of the unit he represents. K-State’s front seven is already the best run stopping defense in the conference, but

Kaitlyn Beckert | TCU 360 TCU linebacker Paul Dawson pushes past Minnesota defense during the game between TCU and Minnesota on Sept. 13 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.

against Oklahoma State they began to add a pass rush into the mix with four sacks. Truman and his teammates will have to put up a great performance against TCU

No. 5: Oklahoma CB Zack Sanchez

(Last week: 4) Oklahoma finally won a game that was not aided by a Sanchez interception when they faced Iowa State last week. He had two tackles in the game, but no pass breakups or interceptions.

Sanchez still remains the Big 12 leader in interceptions for the season, with five. He is fourth in the conference in total pass breakups with 10. The Sooners face the potent Baylor offense this weekend. The weight of the game falls on Oklahoma’s defense. If Sanchez can create havoc in the secondary, his team has a great chance of coming away with a victory. Austin Earl is a sophomore in mass communications. Please send comments to sports@kstatecollegian.com

Boykin claims top spot in offensive power rankings

Rushing yards per game allowed by K-State The Wildcats allow the second least amount of rushing yards in the Big 12. They are also ninth best in the nation at stopping the run. They have allowed just five rushing touchdowns this season. TCU’s rushing game is third in the conference with 214.1 yards per game.

18.6 Points per game allowed by K-State While TCU’s forte is lighting up the scoreboard, the Wildcats do the best job in the conference of keeping teams out of the end zone. K-State’s average is 12th best in the nation. The Wildcats also give up the fewest yards of total offense in the Big 12.

49.5 Percent of the time K-State converts on third down The Wildcats are the best in the Big 12 at converting on third down and TCU is the best in the conference at getting off the field on third down, allowing their opponent to convert just 27.9 percent of the time.

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Emilio Rivera the collegian No. 1: TCU QB Trevone Boykin

(Last week: 2) Boykin is the conference’s leader in total offense, accounting for 2,895 total offensive yards, including having 423 rushing yards. He represents almost all Horned Frogs’ offense and when he is rolling the team is nearly unstoppable. The junior has a deceptive arm and is underrated in his ability to make great passes. He can and will make the deep throw throughout the game just as easily as he can escape the pocket and scramble down field. The Horned Frogs are in a good spot to steal the conference and will have to rely on Boykin’s ability to beat the Wildcats’ stiff defense.

No. 2: West Virginia QB Clint Trickett

Hannah Johannes | TCU 360 TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin throws a pass during the first quarter against Oklahoma on Oct. 4 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.

He looked like he was forcing throws, making his team run the ball more often than not. Trickett will need to play at his full potential if they stand a chance at finishing the season without another loss.

No. 3: Baylor QB Bryce Petty

(Last week: 1) While Trickett’s numbers have declined over the last few weeks, he still leads the conference in passing yards with 325 yards per game. Trickett depends on solid performances from his receivers, including the recently struggling conference leader Kevin White. Due to the containment of White, Trickett struggled against the Horned Frogs, throwing for a season low in completions, completion percentage and passing yards.

(Last week: 3) The senior gunslinger for Baylor had a three-touchdown performance against Kansas in a cakewalk of a game. It seemed like it was a game that proves how consistent Petty can be in a season full of ups and downs. While it wasn’t up to the standards of the six-touchdown, 510-yard game that he had against TCU, it was still a top-notch performance. Petty has his team on his back and is helping them remain a viable team to win the Big 12 championship.

No. 4: K-State QB Jake Waters

(Last week: 4) The senior playmaker for the Wildcats might not put up spectacular numbers, but is a consistent force that constantly puts even the best defenses in bad positions. That is something that Waters does better than most quarterbacks in the country, forcing secondary’s to play up in the passing game while forcing them to stay honest in the run game. It’s an amazing trait to have in a Snyder offense. Waters never plays above his game, which is controlling the clock and making very few mistakes. His play is what will get the Wildcats over the hump and give them a fighting chance in the Big 12.

No. 5: Oklahoma QB Trevor Knight

(Last week: not ranked) The sophomore has worked himself back into the conversation with an explosion of production against the Cyclones. The Sooners saw their quarterback lead the team with 146 yards, while also throwing for 230 yards. Even though he threw two interceptions, Knight rallied his team to take the Cyclones behind the metaphoric woodshed. Knight was blamed for some his team’s shortcomings in the past few games, and finally proved that he can lead his team to a blowout victory Emilio Rivera is a sophomore in mass communications. Please send comments to sports@kstatecollegian. com

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he Call Hall Dairy Bar is a place of learning, laughter and memories for many that have entered its doors. The Dairy Bar, attached to Call Hall, is located on Mid Campus Drive – right next to the processing plant where all the dairy products sold there are processed. Some such products are half gallon ice cream, 3-gallon ice cream rounds, gallon and half gallon milk, cheese, butter and eggs – all from the K-State farm units. Cleve Humbert, a self-described Dairy Bar regular of Manhattan, stops by almost every morning for coffee and usually picks up some fresh milk while he’s there. “It’s a nice place, I like it here," Humbert said. One full-time employee and up to 10 student workers compose the Dairy Bar's staff, according to the animal science and industry Web page. Paige Kriley, sophomore in entrepreneurship, has worked at the Dairy Bar since last fall and said she enjoys the atmosphere. Kriley said working at the Dairy Bar has taught her a lot of responsibility. She started working as a freshman at Call Hall. Since then many of the girls who worked there when she started have since moved on, allowing her to move up. “There are 30 different flavors of ice cream available at any one time. We offer 40 flavors total, some of which are seasonal,” said Kriley. Larry Siebert, 1973 alumni in accounting, said that Call Hall was the only place he could ever get his favorite flavor of ice

25 years later Germany still becoming unified By German 523 the collegian Imagine waking up one day to find you are suddenly and permanently separated from family and friends that live only a couple of blocks away. This is what the people of Berlin experienced when the Berlin Wall was erected in the middle of the night of August 13, 1961. “I have family that lived on the border of East and West Germany,” Steffi Schmitt, German citizen, said. “During the separation there was no contact allowed between my family in the East and my family in the West.” After 28 years of dividing the populations of East and West Germany, the Berlin Wall was brought down by a peaceful revolution on Nov. 9, 1989. This year Germany will celebrate the 25th anniversary of that historic event. “I remember clearly where I was when the Berlin Wall ‘fell’ on November 9, 1989. I had just come home from work,” Birgit Wassmuth, director of the A.Q.Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications, said. “People were dancing on top of the wall. It was eery. I was in disbelief. So, I quickly inserted a video tape into the VCR and hit ‘record.’ Then I slowly took off my coat and started to cry ... I cried because, right then, I learned the biggest lesson of my life: Never, ever, give up hope.” It is difficult for younger generations to imagine where the Berlin Wall once

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Hannah Hunsinger | the collegian Shannon Rogge, fifth year senior in animal science, hands a cone to a customer at the Dairy Bar in Call Hall on Thursday afternoon.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cream – chocolate chip. “A group of four or five of us would go down to Call Hall after classes,” Siebert said. “It was always a good time.” Siebert has fond memories of going to the Kansas State Fair, where there was always a sponsored Call Hall ice cream stand that he said he never missed. “Call Hall is the best ice cream you can get,” Siebert said. While many might agree with Siebert, the Dairy Bar isn’t just about ice cream. Its employees sell a variety of dairy products, all of which come from Call Hall’s dairy processing plant – conveniently located just down the hall. Some such products are half gallon ice cream, 3-gallon ice cream rounds, gallon and half gallon milk, cheese, butter and eggs. In August of 2006, there was an expansion of the sales area and the meat department was moved into the Dairy Bar, according to the K-State Facilities website. This meant that K-State beef, pork and lamb was added to the Dairy Bar’s product selection. Specialty seasonal items – such as smoked turkey, smoked hams, summer sausage, barbeque beef, barbeque pork and wildcat loaf – are also offered by the meat department. According to Kriley, who works 22 hours per week and is taking 15 credit hours this semester, working for the Dairy Bar gives her the opportunity to practice time management. “Working here has given me good experience and helped me to manage my time better (between) balancing work, class and homework,” Kriley said. However, it’s the daily experiences that make working those long hours worth it for Kriley. “My favorite thing about working here at the Dairy Bar is the friendships I have gained with the girls I work with,” Kriley said. “There are also a lot of regulars who I’ve gotten to know and like to joke with.”

Hannah Hunsinger | the collegian RIGHT: Paige Kriley, sophomore in entrepreneurship, scoops a serving of Swiss Mint ice cream for a customer at the Dairy Bar on Thursday afternoon.

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Bluemont Hotel helps bring in new K-Staters

Scotland Preston the collegian It was my first visit to K-State (first time in Kansas, actually) when I sat in my room at the Holiday Inn on campus looking out over Manhattan. After exploring the town and school all day just by walking across the street, I couldn’t help but get the feeling that this was the school for me. Normally, I would recommend in a heartbeat that any first-time visitor to K-State stay on campus to truly take in the atmosphere of our great little college town. However, up until two months ago, there was only one nearby option and you were out of luck if the Holiday Inn was sold out. The Bluemont Hotel opened for business on Sept. 17, providing an additional 112 guestrooms to the Manhattan area. The location of the hotel (the corner of Bluemont and Manhattan avenues) provides so many benefits not only to visitors, but to the city as well. In 1997, there were only approximately 600 hotel rooms in the Manhattan area, according to the Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau. Can you imagine the Auburn game at the beginning of the season, if Manhattan only had 600 hotel rooms? K-State and Auburn fans came from all across the nation for the game, which would have been nowhere near plausible with only 600 hotel rooms. The Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau said that today there are approximately

1,375 hotel rooms in Manhattan, with several new hotels opening in the past few months. For every additional hotel room, it is an additional opportunity for Manhattan to have visitors and the visitors to be within walking distance of our wonderful university. In addition, this increase in people will lead to an increase in spending money and economically helping Manhattan businesses. The Bluemont Hotel also has the benefit of being directly across the street from Aggieville, whose restaurants and bars have the chance to pick up on the business. Whether those staying in the hotel walk to Aggievile or not, business owners across Manhattan will gain the benefit from the 112 rooms of people needing to eat and shop. “The seven or eight home football weekends each season are a financial windfall for the entertainment industry in the city with restaurants seeing a 20 percent increase in sales,” Karen Hibbard, vice president of the Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau, said in a Topeka Capital-Journal article. Not only have Aggieville businesses benefited, the visitors staying in the hotel have the benefit of convenience. When I stayed in the Holiday Inn, my parents and I walked to Aggieville for lunch and dinner, where I saw K-State students and could easily imagine myself in their shoes. By walking to Aggieville, visitors get the chance to experience the college-town feel of Manhattan. Aggieville is the hot spot to go on weekends and for post-athletic event celebrations. Many visitors that are unable to walk to Aggieville may even skip the experience all together because of limited parking. The demand is also present. The hotel stated that there was a four-month waitlist of more than 60 people for the Auburn game weekend. K-State alone had fans from 31 states, meaning that many were out-of-town fans that needed

a place to stay while in Manhattan. Tickets to the game and Manhattan hotels have been sold out for months. “I’ve worked in Manhattan in the hotels for 15 years, and only in a couple of other circumstances can I remember ever having this much hype over a game and this much traveler interest in getting into a property,” Jennifer Fritchen, the Bluemont Hotel’s general manager, said in a Wichita Eagle article. K-State is also currently promoting its 2025 plan, with a goal to become a top research institution. There are numerous construction sites on campus, and with a hotel so close to campus, this is a big chance for visitors to see the changes and potentially donate to the university. Even if the hotel brings just one more donor, that is that much more money to making Kansas State a better university. I think back to my first visit to Manhattan and realize now that even though it was a cold, snowy January day, I truly was impressed with K-State and all it had to offer. Staying on campus definitely enhanced my initial experience, providing me convenience and giving me a chance to experience the town. The newly-established Bluemont Hotel is without a doubt a benefit to the town of Manhattan, its people, its economy and the overall happiness of its visitors. An on-campus hotel certainly increased my happiness as a visitor. After all, Manhattan is nicknamed “Manhappiness,” so isn’t satisfaction the goal? The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Collegian.

Scotland Preston is a junior in mass communications. Please send comments to opinion@kstatecollegian.com.

Bluemont Hotel brings too many people, traffic into town

Ahmad Alnajjar the collegian A new hotel is great news. It means the city is increasing in population or it is just well enough to attract many visitors. But is having a hotel always a good thing? The game day traffic for Kansas State football games is already frustrating for the more than 50,000 fans that fill Bill Snyder Family Stadium during the season. The new Bluemont Hotel not only adds to the congestion that gridlocks Manhattan on those days, but also adds more cars on the Kansas interstate. According to Jim Muller, director of facilities, Bill Snyder Family Stadium can hold 1,000 cars in general parking. There are 4,800 more spots for East and West stadiums, but both have permit entry required for only reserved people who are members of the Ahearn Fund. The Bluemont Hotel alone includes a garage in the back that includes 125 cars, which potentially adds 10 percent more to the already-packed stadium lots. There are already many hotels in the Manhattan area such as Parkwood Inn and Suites, The Holiday Inn, Comfort Suites, Regency Inn and Quality Inn just to name a few. The Bluemont Hotel does have a parking garage behind the hotel that can fit up to 125 cars, which does not create any further problems with parking near the Aggieville area. However the new hotel is just bad for smaller businesses in Manhattan. “A new hotel could always be a problem because that takes many of

the customers and spreads it out even more,” Suzan Kamm, manager at Best Western, said. “It just becomes a dog-eat-dog type of competition between all of the other hotels.” The final problem is the issue of environment. According to greenhotelscombined.com, tourists are very likely to over consume resources such as water and energy. In dry regions, hotels consume 116 gallons of water a day. People consume more energy in hotels than they use in the convenience of their own homes. More consumption per person also includes 2.2 pounds of waste. The Bluemont has 112 rooms. Assuming one person stays in each room for one night, the result would create 246.4 pounds of waste. The city of Manhattan is located in rural Kansas, an area already notorious for its droughts and depleting water supplies. The only water sources are the Kansas River and Tuttle Creek for a city that is home to 56,000 people during the school year. Water consumption is already at a high, and adding another hotel with guests who do not have to worry about the additional water bill just hurts the environment. The Bluemont Hotel adds stress to game day traffic, provides more competition for smaller hotels in the area, and also increases the chance of tourists hurting the environment. The new hotel does open more rooms for parents visiting their kids or for football games. However, predicting the events or occasions that require another hotel are very unclear, and are very unlikely in a small college town. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Collegian.

Ahmad Alnnajjar is a sophomore in political science. Please send comments to opinion@kstatecollegian.com.

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Top 5 drunk foods in Manhattan By Kristin Nycklemoe the collegian Following a night of drinking, food always sounds like a great option. Whether it’s a greasy pizza or enough Chinese food to last you for days, no night out is complete without a trip to get something to soak up all that alcohol. Here are some of the go-to places in Manhattan to fill up on food before you pass out:

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Hannah Hunsinger | the collegian The Tasty China House offers of mix of Americanized and tradition Chinese food in large portions for reasonable prices.

By Kelsey Kendall the collegian asty China House, located Tasty China House, located on Moro Street, offers a variety of Americanized and authentic Chinese food at decent prices for the large portions that seem to be requisite of any Chinese restaurant. The restaurant is open late, making it the perfect place for college students to get a late-night dinner and it’s free delivery as well. There are many perks to Tasty China House, such as the décor that feels more authentic than many Chinese restaurants that just give out chopsticks and put up fake bamboo plants. The quiet music and traditional Chinese decorations add to the ambiance of the restaurant. Another plus for Tasty China House is their diverse menu. Less adventurous diners can get simple,

Americanized fried rice, but the bold can go crazy with braised duck neck or pork feet, tongue or ears. The prices were fairly moderate for the portion sizes. Predictably, the seafood and house specials were the more expensive items, though customers still get quite a bit of food that can also serve as lunch at a later date. I ordered the Seafood Delight, a house special, for $12.95. A shrimp, crab, squid and scallops dish smothered in a white sauce. It had more vegetables than I would have liked, but was delicious nonetheless. The meats were cooked to perfection and worked well with the sauce. The only thing that I would complain about the meal, though, was the fried rice which was dry and slightly crunchy. The egg drop soup I ordered, on the other hand, was perfect. There were a few minor flaws in the customer service. I went to the restaurant during a K-State football

game, so business was slow. We were seated fairly quickly and drinks were brought out almost immediately. The food arrived within 10 minutes of placing the order. Unfortunately, there was one weird instance where they thought they gave my friend the wrong dish and swapped it out only to bring it back a few moments and say it was right. Later, the waitress gave me an extra dollar in change. Mistakes happen, but these were little mistakes that could easily been avoided, especially since there were only a few other groups eating in the restaurant at the time. Despite some issues with the service, I would most definitely recommend Tasty China House. The food was amazing and worth every penny spent. I’m looking forward to those leftovers sitting in my fridge. Kelsey is a freshman in pre-journalism and mass communications. Please send comments to edge@kstatecollegian.com.

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Everyone knows that tacos are the go-to drunk food. Taco Bell is fast, cheap and you get a lot of food. Plus, there are multiple options for your drunk self. Nachos, Crunch Wrap Supremes, cinnamon twists – and let’s not forget that thing called a Waffle Taco that they have to cure your hangover in the morning. Heaven. On. Earth. Manhattan’s two Taco Bell locations (1009 Limey Point on the east side and 1155 Westport Drive on the west side) are just a short drive away. So make sure you remember to make your designated driver stop through before you head home for the night.

4. Jimmy John’s Sandwiches There’s nothing quite like a Jimmy John’s sandwich to satisfy your craving at the end of the night. Not only does an old-fashion sandwich cure any late-night craving, it also could be considered the healthy option – or healthier at least. JJ’s has anything you could want from a sandwich shop, from a classic Italian to turkey. Any sandwich on the menu is going to be better than a greasy piece of pizza. The best part about this is that though Jimmy John’s guarantees a fast delivery, it’s located is right in the middle of Aggieville – a short walk from any bar.

3. Hunam Express Located in Aggieville, Hunam Express is the prime choice for Chinese food after a late night out. Not only is it cheap and can be delivered, you get a ton of food for the price. Your order can serve at least two people if not more. This is great when you and your drinking buddy don’t want to spend a lot of money on food. Plus, you can mix and match your favorite sides with favorite main dishes. The possibilities are endless.

2. Pizza Shuttle Besides pizza being one of the greatest (drunk) foods of all time, the grease, cheese and bread really help soak up any amount of alcohol that may be in your system. Pizza Shuttle is widely known for being extremely greasy and extremely delicious. It is so worth the delivery wait, especially if you get its bacon and cream cheese pizza. Talk about delicious. Just make sure you do the obligatory Pizza Shuttle drop before taking your first slice.

1. Varsity Truck For anyone in Manhattan, it’s no surprise that Varsity Truck’s is the number one choice for drunk food. Varsity Donuts is known for its donuts during the day but at night, it transforms into the best late-night food truck. Located in the back alley of its main store in Aggieville, the Varsity Truck is a piece of heaven. They serve anything from corn dogs to a mixed assortment of donuts, but the holy grail of drunken food is the grilled cheese mac and cheese. It’s 100 percent worth the wait in the truck’s notoriously long line. For those looking for a little something extra, try the sandwich with bacon or sriracha sauce. Once you take your first bite, the sandwich will have you saying, “Where has this been all my life?!” Kristin Nycklemoe is a sophomore in apparel and textiles. Please send comments to edge@ kstatecollegian.com.

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Love of the game: Foster thriving on national platform By Adam Suderman the collegian Marcus Foster has a devout passion for the game of basketball. Whether it was dribbling in his family’s carpeted living room as a child, shooting “baskets” into a laundry basket or having to use a goal hanging over his living room door, nothing was going to stop him from playing the game he loved. Melvin and Alvita Foster, Marcus’ parents, both worked at a nearby factory in their hometown of Wichita Falls, Texas on 12 hour shifts. While they were out of the house, there wasn’t much doubt as to where Marcus would be spending his day. “When we would leave at 8:00 a.m., Marcus would be shooting and when we’d get back at 8:00 p.m. that night, he’d still be shooting,” Alvita said. “We’d look at his grandmother and ask him how long he’s been at this and she’d say since you left this morning.” As his parents developed perspective on their son’s appreciation for basketball, they wanted to help create the platform necessary for him to play and compete at the earliest of ages. “We ended cutting the carpet in our living room so that he could have a pathway to dribble to get to his basketball goal,” Alvita said. “It’s amazing at how early of an age he had a love for the game of basketball. When he was little, we never had to worry about where he was because we always heard the ball bouncing.” As it is for most young boys who are passionate about the game, he was enamored by the NBA. He grew up watching games on television with his grandmother, who was affectionately known as Granny Jo. If Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was playing, Marcus’ eyes were glued to the screen. “His first jersey that his grandma bought for him was a Kobe Bryant jersey,” Alvita said. “At the time, he was No. 8 and (the jersey) had the Lakers on it. He had me take it out and get No. 8 and Kobe Bryant

embroidered on it. Him and his grandma would sit on the couch and watch the Lakers play. If he wasn’t playing basketball, he was watching the Lakers play. He’d watch Kobe and when he was done watching him, he would sit there and mimic his game after Kobe.” His two older sisters were both 10 years or older than him, which left Marcus as an altered version of an only child. While in junior high, his parents lost their jobs in the factory that they had both spent at least 20 years as employees. When he thought of ways he could help his parents, his mind shot straight to the hardwood. “(When) my mom and dad got laid off their jobs when I was in eighth grade, I told my mom I’m going to keep doing basketball, so you don’t have to work no more so you don’t have to have this problem,” Marcus said. “That was a good story and a good moment that we shared.” Projecting a career path for an eighth-grade basketball player can be difficult, but it didn’t taken long for his family to realize that the game is where he saw his future. The trials of unemployment turned into blessings for the Foster family when the path to AAU basketball was opened in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. “It allowed me to be able to drive Marcus back and forth because there was no AAU team in Wichita Falls,” Alvita said. “We were having to drive to Dallas/ Fort Worth at least two to three weekends a month for Marcus to be able to compete on an AAU team. It was a blessing for us because if I had still been at the factory, there would have been no way for us to get him back and forth.” When he was out of school in the summer, he’d live with his sister and brother-in-law Genedra and Michael Trotter so that he could be closer to the DFW metroplex. “They groomed me to become the man I’m supposed to be,” Marcus said of his relationship with his coaches and brother-in-law Mike. “My mom and dad took care of me when I was little. I had two men come in my life and show me how to act and

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Parker Robb | the collegian Marcus Foster (right) defends a shot from Kansas point guard Naadir Tharpe on Feb. 10.

be a grown man. I’m still talking to them on a constant basis. It’s crazy how much I’ve grown up.” Even as an underclassman, the increased competition didn’t phase the predicted first-team all-Big 12 guard. “‘Oh my gosh, what are we doing here?’” Alvita said of the reaction she gave with her daughter and son-in-law while watching Marcus practice in Dallas. “(He) gets out there and he’s playing with these guys he’s never practiced with and he’s making passes that we’ve never seen before. He’s making shots like it’s crazy. We’re all looking at each other and saying, ‘who is this kid?’ The guy who’s doing the practice stops it in the middle and says, ‘who is this kid and where did he come from?’” Marcus competed for the Dallas Mustangs, arguably one of the most prestigious traveling teams in the state of Texas. Athletes produced include Oklahoma State forward Le’Bryan Nash, Indiana Pacers guard Donald Sloan, former Ole Miss guard Marshall Henderson, Los Angeles Lakers forward Wesley Johnson and even Seattle Mariners’ oufielder Austin Jackson and San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiver Michael Crabtree. With success on the traveling circuit and a high school career that led him to being named

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to the 2013 PARADE All-America Boys’ Basketball Team, Division I colleges came calling. However, the summer after his senior season brought on some personal trials for the talented two-guard. An effort to diversify his game was obstructed by a sudden weight gain and playing weight of 215 pounds. Through the trials, Foster found a home at K-State because of its maintained efforts through his senior summer. The Hirschi High School graduate made an official visit during the fall of his senior year and he fell in love with what the university had to offer. “It was a hard decision for us because we’re in Texas and he’s in Kansas and to know my baby was leaving and he was going to be six hours away, that was hard,” Alvita said. “To see him and to see how happy he was and that it was the decision that he wanted, it was a decision to accept and respect for him as a major step in his life. He knew this is what he wanted to do.” During his recruitment, K-State assistant coach Alvin Brooks III wasn’t afraid to ask for some help from a member of Foster’s family, either. “Coach Brooks would send letters to Mekhi (Marcus’ nephew),” Alvita said. “It really impressed us that he knew him and that he would send little notes to

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Mekhi to tell his uncle to pick K-State.” As his freshman season began, Foster showed glimpses of what might be expected of an 18-year-old playing D-I basketball. However, Big 12 play brought out a player that far exceeded his actual age. The high-scoring guard became just the fifth Big 12 freshman to score 30 points in a single game when he dropped 34 points on Texas on Feb. 8. Seven of the eight games that he exceeded 20 points came in conference play. “Oh, he’s terrific,” Kentucky head coach John Calipari said in his assessment of Foster prior to their matchup in the NCAA Tournament. “I mean, when you watch him, he has no fear. He’s got the ultimate green light. Like he makes plays when you feel like making them, and he does. He is not backing up from anybody” The starting guard led his team in scoring and 3-point field goals, while also finishing second in assists. Even with increased expectations in his sophomore season, Alvita said K-State

coaches, players and fans should expect much of the same out her all-conference son. “It’s Marcus,” Alvita said. “Every challenge that they put in front of him concerning basketball, he’s always knocked it out of the park.” For K-State head coach Bruce Weber, it’s about maintaining the drive he displayed through the majority of the 2013-14 season. “He was in the gym more than anybody last year,” Weber said at Big 12 Media Days in Kansas City. “The big thing now is to keep that drive. With him, like a lot of guys that have success early, ‘Are you still hungry? Are you pushing for more?’ That will be the key to his season.” Regardless if it’s in life or on the basketball court in college or even the NBA someday, Marcus’ mother’s message won’t change. “I try to catch Marcus every night before I go to bed,” Alvita said. “I always tell him, ‘your mom loves you. Stay hungry, stay humble and do what you do. You can do all things through Christ that strengthens you.’”

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Operation Santa Claus now accepting donations According to the Little Apple Post, the Operation Santa headquarters began the Operation Santa Claus 30th annual fundraiser with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Working with the Association of the United States Army at Fort Riley, the operation aims to raise $120,000 and over 15,000 toy donations this year. The goal of the operation is to support families in need and families with deployed soldiers while providing gifts for those children this Christmas season. Sgt. 1st Class Brian Frater, non-commissioned officer in charge, said parents will be able to come to pick out two toys for their kids. There will be gifts for all age groups from birth to 18-years-old. “We’re light on toys in the 11-years-old to 18-years-old age group,” Frater said. Frater said he hopes for a wide-variety of donations within the $15 to $20 price range in order to appease the many different tastes of the children these donations will go to.

Vacancy rates do not represent poor housing According to Associated Press, RealtyTrac released a report that said that Kansas has the third highest ranking in vacant foreclosures. It is not that Kansas has a high number of vacant foreclosures compared to other states, but they make up a large enough portion to make the 31 percent look extremely high compared to other states. RealtyTrac told Associated Press that only 72 of the 232 foreclosures were abandoned. This rate, compared to the abandoned 22 percent of the houses being foreclosed in Florida, shows that only the percentages look bad. According to RealtyTrac, Sedgwick County has the highest abandonment rate in state.

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Grant for Konza Prairie renewed The Konza Prairie, the 8,600-acre tallgrass prairie research station, is home to about 120 active registered research projects in connection with universities and departments across the globe, according to News and Communications Services. It also is one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world. The National Science Foundation Long-Term Ecological Research program has granted the prairie research station $6.76 million. This is the seventh renewal since 1980. This brings the total money granted to the research station up to $29 million. Grant renewals are awarded based on past work and proposed future research.

Teacher receives award for heroic act When a seventh-grade student at Eisenhower Middle School started choking on a piece of gum, Yunshu Liu, preservice teacher from China, performed the Heimlich maneuver, according to K-State Today. Liu had noticed the student turning red and asked if she was able to breathe. When the student indicated she couldn’t breath, Liu intervened. The College of Education Dean Debbie Mercer and Eisenhower Middle School Principal Tracy Newell awarded Liu a certificate of outstanding service for her heroic deed. “After I helped that girl, I just felt that I did the thing that I supposed to do,” Liu said via email. “I believe that every teacher will do the same thing if it happens to them.”

American Concrete Institute recognizes professor According to K-State Today, Kimberly Kramer, professor of architectural engineering and construction science, will be recognized by the American Concrete Institute in Kansas City, Missouri in April. In order to be elected a fellow of the association, one must have at least 10 years of active membership and have made contributions to the concrete materials field.

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Volleyball travels to Texas looking to prevent back-to-back losses By Timothy Everson the collegian After losing in a surprising sweep to Iowa State on Wednesday night, No. 22 K-State (20-4, 7-3) continues their two-game road trip as it heads down to Austin to take on No. 5 Texas (17-1, 9-1). First serve is set for tonight at 7:00 p.m. in Gregory Gym. The Wildcats will look to rebound after coming off their first true road loss of the season and only the second loss away from Ahearn Field House. The last meeting between the Longhorns and the Wildcats this season did not go K-State’s way as its lost in three-straight sets at home. K-State was no match for a very accurate Longhorn team who hit a combined .406 percent from the floor while the Wildcats only hit .108 percent on the night. That match marked the 22nd-straight loss to the Longhorns. The Wildcats have also lost 12 straight in Austin and fallen in 15 straight sets. K-State has not beaten a ranked Texas team in Austin since Oct. 9, 1999. Both K-State and Texas are in the top half of the conference in both hitting percentages and opponents hitting percentages with head coach Suzie Fritz’s squad

Rodney Dimick | the collegian Associate head coach Jeff Grove gives the team a plan on Sept. 8, 2014 at Ahearn Field House.

ranking third in both and Texas ranking first in both. K-State has been the superior blocking team in conference averaging 3.05 block

per set in conference play while Texas averages 2.99 in the category. The Wildcats have bested Texas this season in both

WALL | Germans still remember

fall of wall, division of country CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 stood. Separating the U.S. friendly West from Germany’s communist East, the actual wall was a bizarre line, wiggling through the city and encircling the perimeter of West Berlin, running approximately 96 miles in length. When the Wall came down, many had hoped the “us versus them” mentality would also be demolished and Berliners would once again be united. While the wall has now been gone for 25 years, the psychological effects which left a strong presence in the city, both at the individual and collective level, still remain. The construction of the Berlin Wall in August 1961 was the result of 16 years of Soviet frustration. At the end of World War II, Germany was divided into four Allied occupation zones, with the eastern part of the country going to the Soviet Union. Additionally, the Allies partitioned Berlin into similar zones giving West Berlin to the U.S., England and France. Germany (and, likewise, Berlin) was divided by the Allies (England, France, Soviet Union and the U.S.) immediately after WWII in 1945. From 1945 to 1961 the border was open between West Berlin and the surrounding East Germany territory. The wall was built around West Berlin in 1961 because East Germany had lost millions of workers, professionals, etc to the West. Berlin lies in the eastern part of Germany and had become a landlocked island deep inside communist controlled East Germany. Having capitalist countries occupy territory within East Germany was unsettling, causing Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev to state that it was “like having a bone stuck in the Soviet throat.” Since the partitioning of Berlin, 3 million refugees had fled from the East to the West, many of them young skilled

workers such as doctors, teachers and engineers. This embarrassment was the driving force behind the East German government closing the border and building the 12 foot high structure around the perimeter of West Berlin. The wall was heavily fortified with armed guards, barbed wire fencing and a sand pit lined with machine gun trip wires. Gerlinde Lindsey, a German-born resident of Manhattan, recounted the brutality inflicted upon those trying to escape with the example of Peter Fechter, an East German civilian. Shot while attempting to escape, he was left at the base of the wall screaming in agony. The Allies tried to intervene and to give him medical aid but were denied access. Lindsey said she remembers the West German radio broadcasting the event until Fechter eventually died. During the existence of the Berlin Wall, approximately 136 people were killed trying escape over the wall. When the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, people danced in the streets and believed in a better tomorrow. Manhattan High School German teacher Elke Lorenz had just come to the U.S. in 1989, a few months before the fall of the wall. When it happened, she said it took her a while to fully comprehend the events that unfolded. “(I) was at the YMCA in Florence, South Carolina on a treadmill watching the news and simply could not understand at all what was reported in the news,” Lorenz said. 25 years later, there are still divides and tensions between the former East and West Germany. “When the Berlin Wall fell, it was a time of excitement for the most part,” Schmitt said. “Many people from the East rushed to the West. But there was some conflict when the wall fell. Westerners had to give money up to put into rebuilding

the east and there was a conflict with the right of ownership between the East and Westerners.” The communist East had developed more slowly than the capitalist West and therefore over the 25 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, Germans in the west have contributed approximately 1.6 trillion Euros to redevelop the East, according to Reuters. The funds have come largely from West German taxes. According to a Washington Post article, despite overall improvement, there is still a noticeable disparity between the former East and West Germany. In 2012, income per capita in the East was 70 percent of that in the West and tax revenues in the East were only 60 percent of Western averages, according to The Economist. Although East Germany is catching up, many people continue to face higher unemployment rates or have left to find work in West Germany. In addition to economic differences, there are still cultural differences between the East and West as well as mutual stereotypes. Nevertheless, these differences seem to be fading as a new generation emerges whose lives are less determined by the wall. For some of the younger generation, eastern culture has even become “hip.” Lorenz said it will take time for Germany to grow together completely. “The progress that has been made over the last 25 years shows that in the not so distant future the division that still exists in some people’s heads will disappear,” Lorenz said. Written as a group project for the class GRMN523 “Writing Berlin,” taught by Dr. Necia Chronister. Authors: August Burg, Catherine Caffera, Connor Corley, Emily Hedden Chelsea Holt Bates, Matthew Jepsen, Ashley O’Neil, Raymond Remmert, Anastasia Slough, and Yuwen Weng.

kills per set and assists per set ranking second and first overall compared to the Longhorns fifth and sixthplace rankings.

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SGA | Policy for Lifeline 911, debt

service on buildings considered CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tions,” Lindemuth said. Sen. Garrett Kays, junior in agricultural economics, presented on behalf of the Privilege Fee Committee the bill for the continuance of the Collegian Media Group fee. After a few corrections, the bill was referred back to the committee and will be discussed again at the next meeting. Vice President Cody Kennedy, senior in education, presented a resolution to the recommendation of the Lifeline 911 Policy to be implemented at K-State. “The Lifeline 911 policy allows students to seek immediate medical assistance for an alcohol related emergency on behalf of themselves or another person without being sanctioned for violation of any university related policy,” Vice President Kennedy read from the resolution. “The policy allows students to make healthy decisions by seeking medical help without the fear of punishment.” The rest of the policy said that students must meet certain requirements including making initial contact with law enforcement, emergency medical services to show their seeking out medical services. After the conditions are met, the victim, the caller and anyone closely related to the incident will receive immunity from K-State

disciplinary processes and sanctions. Further conditions regarding the number of incidents require students to have mandatory conversations with the Office of Student Life or Housing and Dining Services. Sen. Sarah Haley, recently elected Elections Commissioner and senior in psychology, asked whether after the third incident,” will students be sent to the Student Review Board or will (the) Student Review be involved at all?” Vice President Kennedy said send that while the intent is not to avoid the use of the Student Review Board, it will ultimately be up to Student Life at the third incident if the Review Board is a necessary course of action. Discussions on the Lifeline 911 policy continued with many questions from senators. President Kays reminded the Senate that the purpose of this policy is to encourage students to call when there is a need for medical attention. “So from this piece of legislation, I know that this is going to be university policy, so if medical assistance were to arrive on the scene and they see the person who had phoned ... that student would still be subject to (legal consequences), but they wouldn’t necessarily be thrown out of the residence halls?” Sen. Ellie Dickens, senior in anthropology, asked.

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Vice President Kennedy confirmed Sen. Dickens’ question. Students who call on behalf of others in need of medical attention would be granted immunity but they could still be subject to legal repercussions if they are underage drinkers. The resolution was referred back to the committee and will be discussed at the next meeting. President Kays presented the resolution concerning referendums required for debt service on academic and health buildings on university campuses. “We saw this on the Kansas Board of Regents’ agenda for the October meeting and we decided that we would bring it up in discussion,” President Kays said. “What it pretty much means and we read it to mean, is that when using student fee dollars ... to pay off a bond used to build a building, then there should be a student referendum held ... before the Board of Regents moves forward in the building of a building.” The resolution was sent back to the committee to be discussed at next week’s meeting. The Senate approved funds for the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society and National Art Education Association with unanimous votes. Next week’s meeting will be held in the Alumni Center for the Pizza and Politics event at 7 p.m.