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within the college. For the 2015 fall semester, the college has 3,666 undergraduates, according to the College’s of Engineering 2015-2016 Fact Book. It also shows that 16 percent of these students are female and 11.2 percent are multicultural. There are currently 292 students studying for their master’s in engineering and 175 students studying for their doctorate In the masters program, only 20.5 percent of students are female, while 26.3 percent in the doctorate program are female. There are some organizations working to create a more balanced college. see page
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K-State has the largest engineering school in the state with its undergraduate enrollment exceeding over 3,300 students, according to Darren Dawson, dean of the College of Engineering. Some students, however, have said there is an issue of gender equality
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Jacquelyn Sommers, junior in architectural engineering and member of Society of Women Engineers, works the Scholars Assisting Scholars help desk in Fiedler Commons on Tuesday. Sommers currently serves as SWE president.
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HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED STREET HARRASSMENT?
Street harassment: It happens all the time
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COURTNEY NANCE
ASHEA HIATT,
junior, public relations
“Yes, all the time. I mean, I’m a woman in Manhattan. I get called ‘Legs,’ basically just body parts. It happens.”
RYAN LITTLE
junior, kinesiology
sophomore, civil engineering
“No, I have not. I have seen it happen before. I’ve heard catcalling at women from cars and things like that, in Manhattan kind of just driving around.”
“No. But I’ve seen it happen. Catcalling, for sure.”
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BRYANNA SPENCER
junior, biology
junior, psychology
“It happens often. Just leaving parties, in places or settings where I might be dressed a little bit less casually and a little bit more provocatively. Not to say that justifies it, but it can happen quite often when I’m leaving an event like that. Usually just walking to the car, you can even get felt up. So, I’ve experienced it and I’ve seen a bunch of my friends just get hollered at for what they are wearing, ‘Yo! Hey purple dress, come here!’ or ‘Hey! Blue shorts,’ it happens.”
I was walking down Vattier Street on my way home from class today, when I saw a man waving to his friend. As the two joined up in front of me, I noticed one man pointing to three women in front of him. The two started talking about the women, focusing on varying factors of their appearances. Then, one of the men then turned to me and said, “Hi.” I elected to not respond; I was not going to engage in a conversation with someone who was degrading women publicly. When I didn’t respond, however, he called me a bitch and then told me that my “attitude was the reason women got hurt.” I should have reacted. I should have said something. But I didn’t. I simply walked away. My brain was reeling. Did that really just happen to me? Was I seriously just threatened because I’m a female? Because I didn’t reciprocate a man’s attention? But then I realized, this person attacked me. He victimized me. And then after all that, he blamed me. He literally told me that it was my
“My older sister and I, we were in London last winter break and we were walking home and then this dude, just like super big, and he’s like, ‘Oh hey, you’re looking good tonight,’ and starts following us for awhile. Just shouting at her, we were walking super fast and he’s shouting at her. We ended up just going into a random bar.”
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Red wine has been found to have many health benefits, but some are are reluctant to encourage people to drink because of the risks associated with excessive alcohol consumption.
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ith finals approaching, students may search for ways to reduce stress. Many argue that red wine has health benefits that justify a study break; however, many experts have yet to come to a conclusion regarding red wine’s benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, many doctors have said they agree some of the substances in red wine, such as antioxidants and resveratrol, promote heart health by protecting the organ from artery damage, preventing blood clots and reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Despite this general agreement, some experts have their doubts. The Mayo Clinic also states that many doctors, even those who agree that red wine has some benefits, are reluctant to encourage people to drink because of the risks associated with excessive alcohol consumption. According to an Everyday Health article by Krisha McCoy, benefits to moderate drinking of red wine include protection against some cancers, slowing age-related memory loss, fighting the growth of fat cells and promoting dental health. Also according to the article, however, red wine has also been linked to other cancers, and everyday consumption might lead
to alcoholism. For example, McCoy cited a study, performed by Cancer Research UK and published in Alcohol and Alcoholism in 2012, that showed that wine could increase a woman’s chances of getting
breast cancer. Alcohol is also linked to mouth, throat, liver and bowel cancer in some cases. Some might argue there are healthier alternatives to drinking red wine that possess fewer risks.
“Non-alcoholic red wine may lower blood pressure,” a 2012 article in Harvard Health Publications by Heidi Goodman, said a study involving 67 men between 55 and 75 compared the consumption of red wine,
non-alcoholic red wine and gin. According to Goodman’s article, this 12-week study showed that when drinking non-alcoholic red wine, participants reduced the risk of heart disease by 14 percent and the risk of having a stroke by approximately 20 percent. Red wine only saw a slight reduction in heart disease and stroke risk, and gin saw no change, according to the article. Deepak Bhatt, a cardiologist and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, said to the Harvard Health Publications that the results of this study were promising but overall inconclusive. He also said to the publication that he would not clinically recommend red wine, even non-alcoholic, to patients wanting to reduce blood pressure and the risk of heart disease until more studies are done on the topic. Despite the inconclusive results of this study, Bhatt said to the Harvard Health Publications that if a person already drinks red wine, a daily glass of wine doesn’t seem to hurt anything. He said he recommends not relying on wine having any real heart benefits.
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There are over 2,000 international students at K-State this semester. In an effort to keep in touch with their countries and cultures, these students often form associations. Sara Thurston-González, International Student and Scholar Services director, said the part of her job that includes working with these student associations is something that she really appreciates. “International student organizations give an important voice to our international students,” Thurston-González said. “They help students share their own cultures with others at K-State and give them a seat at the table to discuss issues that are important. Working with the international student organizations is a highly enjoyable part of my job. I meet with them and other similar organizations, such as language clubs, two times a semester to share resources and encourage the groups to work together as much as possible.” The Paraguayan Student Association was founded last fall by Pedro Masi, K-State alum, and Rodolfo Gonzalez Matousek, senior in civil engineering. They said they
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Santiago Racca, junior in management, and Denisse Bernie, senior in political science, are members of the Paraguayan Student Association at K-State. The association was founded in the fall of 2014 to strengthen and establish the Paraguayan community on campus. were motivated by the idea of strengthening and establishing the Paraguayan community at K-State and, by doing so, helping the Paraguayan students promote the Paraguayan culture in the university. “My biggest desire when I had the opportunity to start this organization was to promote the culture of my country, not only in K-state but also out,” Masi said. “To get to that point, I first decided to focus on the short-term objectives like participating on the food festival, the parade
week, cultural exhibitions and so on and so forth to make K-state notice that the Paraguayans are here. The long-term objectives were more focus on study abroad programs, between students and professionals of K-State to Paraguay.” Denisse Bernié, senior in political science, is now the president of the Paraguayan Student Association. She said her role is to be the communicator between the association and International Student and Scholar Services, and
arrange the meetings at least twice a month. Bernié said the association is still growing, but that the members have many ideas and desires to accomplish on a short-term basis. “We have a lot of ideas to keep this association growing, but sometimes it gets hard to do some activities because we all have so many things to do for school too,” Bernié, said. “After Thanksgiving, we are hosting a fundraising at the Union, and the money made there is going to an
organization in Paraguay called ‘Po’ that creates 3-D printing hands for people with disabilities.” There are about 67 Paraguayan students at K-State because of the Paraguay-Kansas Committee, Bernié said. According to the committee’s website, the organization handles the relationship between Paraguay and Kansas, and it allows Paraguayan students to get in-state tuition at nine universities in Kansas. The week before fall break, K-State awarded the committee with the 2015 International Innovative Educator of the Year Award for their work. “I see (PSA) as an opportunity to give back to K-State and the Paraguay-Kansas Committee for the opportunity that they have given us (Paraguayans) to come here and get a much better education than what we would have gotten in Paraguay,” Justo Santacruz, freshman in economics and psychology, said. Being an international student can be difficult, but the students in PSA are using their experience to strengthen the knowledge that people in the U.S. have of their country. “If I had the chance, I’d do it all over again without a doubt,” Masi said. “I take Paraguayan culture, traditions and my love for this country with me, wherever I go.”
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K-STATE’S DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS RELEASE STATEMENT ABOUT WEAPONS POLICY
Forty distinguished professors from K-State compiled a letter regarding the weapons policies for college campuses, as Kansas’ law has been changed to allow individuals to conceal and carry guns without the requirement of a permit, according to K-State Today. The letter was sent to Kansas Legislators asking that they, “allow universities to regulate the presence of guns on campuses,” K-State Today reported. The letter opened with an explanation of the situation and the current alignment of regulations that deal with the free carry of firearms on college campuses. “In July 2017, Kansas Regents Institutions will lose their exemption from Kansas legislation that permits the carrying of firearms in all public places,” the letter said. “Until that time, colleges and universities have had the authority to restrict firearms if they believe them incompatible with the function and mission of their campus. Our university has done so, a policy which we strongly support.” The letter went on to present evidence that indicates the potential increase in dangers accompanying free carry of guns on college campuses, including mentions of increases in suicides due to easier gun access, along with increases in both accidental and intentional shootings. “Suicide is a threat to people of traditional college age; death by gunshot is the most prevalent suicide mortality,” the letter said. “We believe that easier access to guns will mean losing more of our students to suicide.” The professors who composed the letter wrote that changing the weapons policy could lead to not only less interaction between students and professors, but also less interaction between students and other students. “We believe that the unrestricted presence of guns in our classrooms, offices, lecture halls and other spaces will make us and our students feel less safe,” the letter said. “It will make students less open to working together with others whom they may not know well, and will adversely affect their educational experience.” The letter closed with a final urge to take the university’s concerns into consideration, and all professors who signed to the letter were listed. “We, the undersigned University Distinguished Professors, strongly urge the legislature to allow colleges and universities to regulate the presence of guns on their campuses, granting them permanent relief from the Kansas Personal and Family Protection Act,” the letter said.
RCPD RESPONDS TO MULTIPLE VEHICLE BURGLARIES, REMINDS COMMUNITY TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
According to an announcement posted to the Riley County Police Department’s website, authorities have responded to several accounts of vehicle burglaries over the last few days. In the announcement, RCPD reminded the community to “remove valuables from their vehicles and leave them secured” and to communicate with both the police and neighbors regarding “suspicious activity.” According to RCPD, around 90 percent of Riley County vehicle burglaries in the past have “involved vehicles which were left unsecured in some fashion.”
K-STATE CONSORTIUM TO START NEW GIRL SCOUT TROOP FOR MANHATTAN AREA
K-State’s Physical Activity and Nutrition Clinical Research Consortium will start a new Girl Scout troop for Manhattan-area girls in grades six through eight, according to K-State Today. Along with conducting usual Girl Scout activities, the new Girl Scout troop will “focus on building healthy behaviors through engaging projects, activities and community events,” according to K-State Today. The goal of the organization is improve upon the character of girls to “make the world a better place,” K-State today reported.
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UPC hosted their second annual Open Mic Night on Wednesday evening in the Wabash Cannon Bowl located in the K-State Student Union. All who were interested in performing were welcome to go and sign up before the beginning of the show. The night’s performances ranged from singing to stand-up comedy. Conner Seitz, junior in milling science and co-chair of music for UPC, said that overall everything went well and the turnout was good. “We’ve averaged about 50 people per show and this one had about 30,” Seitz said. “This is exactly our goal, to have at least 15 performers and to get them exposed to performing in front of other people.” There were 11 performances, including five stand-up comedians, one poet and five singers, some of which played an instrument as they sang. One of the performers, Chance Mulder, senior in social sciences, played his guitar and sang two songs. “I haven’t done this in a long time, so I thought I should do it,” Mulder said. “I wasn’t expecting a big turnout and my first song was a bit rough, but I think I rocked it.” At one point, one of the stand-up comedians, Jeremy Ricci, got the audience members involved by bringing him into his jokes in a way that did not offend or intimidate anyone. It was playful and humorous and helped to make his act more interactive and people more comfortable. Although there were some technical difficulties when it came to getting music to play over the speakers, those participating persevered. The audience, as well as other performers, also kept each other’s confidence up with friendly encouragement and loud cheering. Bre Lombard, junior in marketing, was one of many in attendance and said she enjoyed all the
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Anthony Bandy, freshman in music theater, sings at the UPC second annual Open Mic Night on Dec. 2. performances. “My favorite thing was that there were a variety of different things, not just singing,” Lombard said. “People were expressing themselves on social issues too.”
The free event was open for anyone to attend before jumping into the last two weeks of classes before winter break. More UPC events are scheduled for students to come and par-
ticipate in before break, including free laser tag on Dec. 4 and free ice-skating on Dec. 11. More information for these events and others can be found on the UPC website.
ENGINEERING | Diversity, equality in field of engineering brings ‘new ideas and concepts’ continued from page
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Society of Women Engineers, also known as SWE, is a professional society across the world that supports women throughout their engineering education and career, according to Jacquelyn Sommers, junior in architectural engineering and the society president, said. Although the society is meant to support women engineers, there are also men involved in the group, Sommers said. “We have had several men who have been in the SWE and who have even become officers,” Sommers said. “Our current secretary is a man, and he wants to act as a bridge between the men and women of engineering.” Christopher Tompkins, junior in architectural engineering and SWE secretary, said he feels
there is a difference in how men and women are treated in the engineering world, and there are two distinct ways women in the field are treated differently. “The first is the most prevalent, that women are not as equipped to be engineers as men are, so they are written off as not good enough, which is very sad to me,” Tompkins said. “The second way is similar. However, instead of being written off as not being good enough, women will be treated almost as if they need some extra attention.” According to Tompkins, treating women as though they need “extra attention” in engineering includes more lenient grading or more individual attention offered. Women and men should not receive varying treatment like this, but instead should
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be treated as the equals that they are, Tompkins said. “In my personal experience, it has mainly been women who I have seen come up with the most innovative and creative ideas and solutions to problems,” Tompkins said. Wongel Abamagel, sophomore in pre-professional architectural engineering and society treasurer, said she feels the unequal treatment of women in engineering has seen improvement over the years with the rise of groups such as SWE. “I feel like we are seeing less of women being treated differently thanks to organizations like SWE, but we still have a long ways to go,” Abamagel said. “Women positively impact any type of community when we’re put to work. In most cases, we are
reliable and relatable, and these characters are crucial in engineering.” According to Sommers, it is the differences between men and women that allow them to team up to achieve the best of new ideas. “Diversity in the engineering world has brought new ideas and concepts,” Sommers said. “Men and women are different, and that is a good thing. The way we think and act has allowed engineers to think outside of the box.” Tompkins said he is confident that the engineering field will continue to change for the sake of equality. “I firmly believe that we are well on our way to treating women as equals, and that it will most definitely happen,” Tompkins said.
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here was fear, nerves and uncertainty Sunday before the Wildcats saw their name come up on the volleyball selection show to take on the Wichita State Shockers in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Once they knew they were in, it took a little while for them to realize what had just happened. “We weren’t really expecting to make it in, and when we saw our name there, it was like three seconds of silence and then we all just started to clap and celebrate,” junior middle blocker Katie Reininger said after practice Tuesday. “We are in a good spot in the tournament and we are excited about it.” This team is fairly young, as they do not have a senior on the roster, which just makes qualifying the tournament that much sweeter for the team. Junior setter Katie Brand said she knows this will help the program in the future. “You don’t realize it until you get there because of the feeling you get,” she said. “Everything is different about it, but our younger players don’t feel pressure situations because they are so laid-back and consistent, which is good.” Two freshmen who have helped these Wildcats into the tournament are outside hitter Alyssa Schultejans and middle blocker Macy Flowers. “They are doing great, but are also doing freshmen things along with doing great,” head coach Suzie Fritz said. “They have ups and downs, and because they are long and athletic, they can do some things that are pretty special. With time, as they gain further experience, they will be extraordinary players for us. I
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The Wildcats celebrate after winning the volleyball match against Iowa State at Ahearn Field House on Nov. 18. The Wildcats won 3-0. have been pleased from start to finish with how well they have done.” The Wildcats have lost three matches coming into postseason play, but Fritz said she isn’t too worried about that. “We have struggled to build momentum here in the last month,” she said. “We’ve had some frustrating losses and performances, but I think we are starting to move the other way after these last two days of practice. I like where their mindsets are at, and we are starting to feel good again.” Whether her team is experienced or not, Fritz said every year is a bit different when she takes a team to the NCAA Tournament. “Every year it’s like bringing a new team up here,” she said. “Even if players have been here before, it’s with a new team and new players, but it is still eerily familiar to them
and me.” In their last four appearances in the NCAA Tournament, the Wildcats have traveled north to play in Lincoln, Nebraska, which is something that will most likely happen if the Wildcats do not host the regional tournament. “We know if we aren’t one of the top 16 seeds, then our journey is generally north,” Fritz said. “There is certainly some regionalization in the NCAA Volleyball Tournament that sends us up there.” One Wildcat will be playing close to home. Brand is a native of Grand Island, Nebraska, which is a short 90-minute trek to the Delaney Center in Lincoln, where the Wildcats and Shockers will face off. “I love going back to Nebraska, and we got to do it last year, too,” Brand said. “I’m excited to see my family and I think we can pull some
fans since we are only two hours away, so I hope we have a good fan base there.” Earlier this week Brand was named All-Big 12 First Team. Reininger and junior Brooke Sassin were named to the second team. Schultejans and Flowers were named to the All-Big 12 Freshman Team. Fritz has now had 40 All-Big 12 performers during her tenure in Manhattan. Brand was named to the first team for the second time in her career, which is only the second time in the program’s history that a setter has been named to the first team twice. “(Brand) has been a critical part of our team, and we kind of put that on her,” Fritz said. “Her ability to dig, to make bad situations better and setting up her teammates makes her one of the top five setters in the
country.” The team standing on the other side of the net on Friday will be Wichita State, which won both the Missouri Valley regular season and postseason tournament titles. Fritz said this wasn’t by accident. “They are similar to us in the aspect that they are pretty young, too,” Fritz said. “They are really good and a very good team in their conference, which says a lot about the quality of team that they are. They are wellcoached and very talented.” Wichita State is led by sophomore Abbie Lehman who averages 2.9 kills per set. Sophomore Emily Hiebert averages 10.3 assists per set, and junior Dani Mostrom averages 4.35 digs per set. Schultejans, who hails from Silver Lake, Kansas, said she knows firsthand that although these teams aren’t exactly rivals, Wichita State is an in-state foe they want to beat, especially when it’s win or go home. “Since we don’t get to play them a lot, it kind of makes the matchup unique,” Schultejans said. “It’s not KU, but it will still be a fun showdown anyway.” The Big 12 Conference produced five teams in the NCAA Tournament this year. Texas will take on Fairfield, Kansas hosts Furman, Iowa State squares up against Miami and TCU faces Hawaii. In 2011, the Wildcats swept the Shockers in the NCAA Tournament, followed by a five-set victory over Nebraska before losing in the round of 16 to Pepperdine. The win against the Cornhuskers was the last time the Wildcats won a match at the NCAA Tournament. The Shockers and Wildcats will take the court at 4:30 p.m. Friday. The winner of the match will go to battle against Nebraska or Harvard on Saturday night, when a trip to the Sweet 16 will be on the line.
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Mikayla Gentine, junior in journalism, reviews the script before beginning a run through of the live broadcast for Channel 8 News at Studio B in Dole Hall on Wednesday. Gentine was the Floor Director for this broadcast.
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Journalism students work diligently in the newsroom for Channel 8 News preparing stories and packages for a live broadcast the next day.
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