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Bowling for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Trayvon Martin’s mother speaks to crowded ballroom on gun laws

By Shelton Burch the collegian The Big Brother Big Sisters of Riley County program will host its annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake event April 26 and 27 from 2-4 p.m., at Little Apple Lanes. Teams of participants have been raising money since the beginning of March, and will continue to raise funds throughout the event, said Jenny Wilkins, Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters area director. Teams of five members are required to each raise at least $100. Wilkins said all money raised will go directly to Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters to be used for mentor training, matching mentors with children and other costs associated with the program. Wilkins said the annual event typically raises about $50,000. “We have a relatively small budget for a program our size,” Wilkins said. “So that $50,000 makes a huge difference.” The event will feature the Coach’s Challenge, a competition between men’s basketball coaches from K-State, Kansas and Wichita State. Wilkins said once the fundraiser is over, the coach’s school that raised the most money will receive a traveling trophy until the event happens next year. Wilkins said the coaches have been great. “They’ve done all our PSA’s and just been really helpful,” Wilkins said. “They’ve also just done a really good job speaking to our need for mentors.”

Mentors needed Robbie Gorton, junior in construction science, said the need for mentors, or the “big brothers and sisters,” is considerable, especially in the case of big brothers. Prospective mentors apply and go through a background check. Once approved, Gorton said participants get a list of case files to help them choose a child, or the “little brothers and sisters.” There is often a wait list, particularly for boys seeking mentors. “The wait list can be a year or two years,” Gorton said. “It is a big time commitment, so I think that scares people off a little.” Gorton said mentors are encouraged to meet with their “littles” once a week. Many mentors stay in the program for one or two years; Gorton is an exception at five years running. “I’m kind of an oddity being in the program as long as I have,” Gorton said. Big Brothers Big Sisters sponsors many events in addition to Bowl For Kids’ Sake. The mentors or “big siblings” get emails every month about events coming up to help organize programs between the participants. Gorton said he and his little don’t usually attend such events, choosing instead to play computer games together. Gorton said the benefits of the program are felt by both sides of the relationship. “It’s been a really cool experience because (his littles’) family kind of adopted me,” Gorton said. “They help me when I need help, and when they need someone to watch the kids I help out there.”

Hannah Hunsinger | the collegian Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, wipes away tears while speaking about her son’s death in the K-State Student Union ballroom on April 22.

said. “Bringing someone like this allows K-State students to better the future.” Fulton co-founded the Trayvon Martin Foundation, a nonprofit

By Jon Parton the collegian

ybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, said the worst day of her life was not when she found out her youngest son was dead. It was the following Saturday morning, when she had to attend his funeral. This insight was just one experience that Fulton spoke about to a crowd Tuesday evening in the ballroom of the K-State Student Union. More than two years ago, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was killed during an altercation with George Zimmerman in Florida. The incident and ensuing trial was covered closely by national news outlets and political pundits alike. Fulton was invited speak on campus by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, one of the sponsors of the event, as part of their Alpha Lecture Series. Jacar Union, graduate student in American ethnic studies and president of the K-State Alpha Phi chapter, said they wanted to bring in a thought provoking speaker. “We thought it’d be a good idea to invite Ms. Fulton to talk about her experiences and give students a chance to learn from them,” Union

Demond Handley, freshman in mathematics, said he agreed with Fulton. “It’s not a clearly defined law,” Handley said. “There’s just too

“I don’t have anything against guns. There are responsible gun owners. Then, there are irresponsible gun owners who chase kids.” MOTHER OF

group designed to support families affected by gun violence and increase awareness of the issue. During her presentation, Fulton spoke out against the “stand your ground” law which played a vital role in the outcome of the criminal trial that followed Martin’s death. The law allows a person to use justifiable force for self-defense without being forced to retreat from the situation when they feel threatened. Many states, including Kansas, have some form of the law. “I was robbed,” Fulton said in reference to her son’s death. “You mean to tell me no one is going to jail for it?”

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much leeway.” Union said he opposes the law as well. “I agree with her stance,” Union said. “I believe no one has the right to take the life of another individual. It’s just not a very good law.” Fulton also spoke out against racial profiling, the law enforcement practice of targeting people for suspicion of a crime based on their race, ethnicity, religion or national origin. She then asked the audience how many people wore hoodies; Martin was wearing a hoodie when he was shot. “I know that racial profiling

still exists,” Fulton said. “A hoodie doesn’t make someone suspicious.” She also said she wanted people to know more about the incident than what was covered on the news. “It’s important that you see a face related to someone you’ve seen on TV for the past two years,” Fulton said. She encouraged the audience to be educated about the law and to be informed voters. Fulton added that she knew nothing about the “stand your ground” law prior to her son’s death. In the prosecution case against Zimmerman, his attorneys did not use the law in his defense. Following the lecture, a Q-and-A session allowed audience members to ask Fulton questions. In response to a question on gun laws, Fulton said she grew up the daughter of a policeman and was not opposed to guns. “I don’t have anything against guns,” Fulton said. “There are responsible gun owners. Then, there are irresponsible gun owners who chase kids.” Fulton said her faith has helped her through the death of her son and what makes her continue her work through the foundation. “I speak for Trayvon Martin and all the Trayvon Martins you don’t hear about,” Fulton said.

Education crucial to prevent invasive plant pests, diseases By Anthony Williams

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health and Inspection Service has declared April to be Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness month. Each year during the month

of April, APHIS increases its call for citizens to be aware of the hazards of invasive plant pests and diseases. This year, APHIS’s campaign includes blog posts on the USDA website, a video series featuring a villain named Vin Vasive made entirely of of invasive pests, a two-minute television feature and their hungrypests.

com website. Their goal is to help the public understand how much invasive pests and diseases affect each and every citizen. “Scientists have estimated that invasive species of all types across the U.S. cost us $120 billion each year,” Greg Rosenthal, public affairs specialist with APHIS, said.

That’s an average of $2.4 billion per state, which is equal to approximately 39.5 percent of the total amount that the state of Kansas expects to spend in the fiscal year 2014, according to the 2014 Governor’s Budget Report. However, the effects of these species is more than just a loss of money. “They can cause mas-

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‘The Elder Scrolls Online' good game; not worth price The Elder Scrolls Online ★★★✩✩ Video Game review by Casey Falk “The Elder Scrolls Online” is a recently released massively multiplayer online game from ZeniMax Online Studios and Bethesda Softworks. The game sets itself more than 1,000 years before “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.” It is based on creating a character that kills monsters and completes quests in a world filled with other players, all doing similar things. It creates a sort of living world fueled by the multiplayer environment. “The Elder Scrolls Online” is a game that has an immense amount of potential to become something really special later on, but its current state leaves some things to be desired. If players preordered the game or picked it up on launch weekend, they got access to the “Explorer’s Pack,” which had some usual preorder bonuses. When making a character, players can choose between nine of the 10 playable races. Each race belongs to a specific faction, falling into either the Daggerfall Covenant, the Aldmeri Dominion or the Ebonhart Pact. If players pre-ordered their copies of the game, they are able to play any of the races in any of the alliances – effectively rendering the whole idea of factions moot to a large chunk of the player base. The quest design is one my favorite aspects of the game. One of the first quests I was given upon landing on the island Stros M’kai, the starter zone for the Daggerfall Covenant, involved me putting together a crack team of thieves to pull a heist on the island’s Headman. Every quest is unique and interesting, whether it be helping a young blacksmith slay a monster or skunking through a city to save

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the local queen from her corrupt guard captain. They’re all an adventure, whether it’s big or small. Unfortunately, combat is one of the major points of the game and it lacks any real weight. Every swing of the sword feels as if players are just swinging in the breeze. The only real depth to fight scenes are during an obviously telegraphed heavy attack or dodging a large area spell. Despite there only being four classes, each can be customized in a number of ways. This adds a bit of creativity to combat if you build the character a certain way. Some of the most fun I had while playing was as a sorcerer, billed as a long-range damage dealer, but equipped with a sword and shield. It’s this kind of customization not seen in most

games. A lot of time could be sunk into different ways to build different classes, and is something that some other games should take note of. The game is also graphically beautiful. Even on the lowest setting, it’s still impressive how good the game looks. On maximum setting, it is one of the best games visually that is currently available. The characters look amazing as well. The amount of detail staggering throughout is impressive, and the animations are top-notch. I have to admit I spent more time than I should have just watching the character sheathe and unsheathe his sword. Despite the seemingly tight quality of the game, there are quite a few bugs in the program. Sometimes the game doesn’t load

models correctly, leaving behind ugly red boxes marked on all sides with the word “error” scattered across the landscape. There’s also the odd bug of having an important non-player character unable to talk to other players, rendering any number of quests unable to be completed. I still have a character unable to complete one of the main quests. One of the biggest bugs actually ended up completely breaking the game. The bug allowed players to duplicate any item, flooding

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Wildcats blow past Roadrunners 13-0 to split midweek series By Austin Earl the collegian

he Wildcats baseball team left no doubt against the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Tuesday night, winning by a decisive 13-0 score. K-State starting pitcher Jordan Witcig earned his first career win. This was the sixth time this season that the Wildcats have shut out their opponent, the most by a Wildcat team since 1991.

“You’ve just got to be cutthroat I guess, and just really step on their throats and just finish them off and that what we did” MAX BROWN JUNIOR LEFT FIELDER

“It’s just focus,” coach Brad Hill said. “Our guys were focused, locked in and you know, you get embarrassed last night. You would hope they come out more focused tonight. But you can just see from the whole approach, the how our guys took the field tonight. You can just see from their body language our guys were just locked in and ready to play tonight and last night we weren’t.” After a miserable Monday night, K-State (23-19, 4-8 Big 12) had seemingly everything go right on Tuesday. The bats were alive as Taylor Alderman | the collegian Freshman pitcher Jake Fromson winds up for a pitch against Baylor Friday evening at Tointon Family Stadium.

the Wildcats had five extra-base hits. They took advantage of having runners on base, hitting .370 in those situations. The Wildcats also played good defense, committing zero errors just one night after committing four. The Wildcats struck early and often against Bakersfield. After loading the bases with no outs in the second inning, junior left fielder Max Brown cleared them with a triple. Brown eventually scored, and the Wildcats led by four runs through two frames. “I was just up there, and really wasn’t trying to do to much with the pitch,” Brown said. “Just trying to get a base hit, driving in a few runs, and stay relaxed with the bases loaded. Good things happen when you stay relaxed.” K-State got on the board again in the fourth inning with a two-RBI triple hit by short stop Austin Fisher. Fisher came in to score later in the inning, and the Wildcats tacked on another run in the fifth. They added five more runs in the bottom of the eight inning. “You’ve just got to be cutthroat I guess, and just really step on their throats and just finish them off and that what we did, got those five extra runs,” Brown said. Bakersfield were not without opportunity on Tuesday, they would strand 11 runners on the night. The Roadrunners struggled with runners in scoring position on Monday as well, but errors by K-State left the door open. The improved defense was a large part of why Bakersfield had a hard time on offense. With such a stark difference between two nights, the midweek series once again showed how the defending Big 12 champions have struggled with consistency. K-State currently sits in last place in the Big 12 standings. They will travel to Morgantown, W.Va. to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers for a three game series starting Friday in hopes of reaching the conference tournament.

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Intangibles make Parker best draft pick spread the floor with his shooting abilities, or can go to work in the paint with his size and quickness. It is these intangibles, his scoring and rebounding abilities, when combined with his physical size and toughness that put him above the rest of the draft class. Coming out of high school as a honor student – and continuing so at Duke – Parker not only has what it takes to succeed on the court, but has the right mentality to succeed off of the court in the big lights of whatever city he finds himself in. A part of this, as alluded to in the article Parker wrote for Sports Illustrated, is because of his dedication to the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, something that allows him to keep prospective on his career. Another reason Parker has the right mentality to make an impact in the NBA is because of his former coach, the long time Blue Devils’ hall of fame coach Mike Krzyzewski. Krzyzewski is probably the one coach in college basketball that closest resembles a professional ideology, because of his time spent with professional player at the international level. This will help Parker as he transitions into the NBA, allowing for him to be even more of a polished player in the eyes of NBA personnel. In the end, no other player in this draft class can come onto a team and contribute immediately like Parker can. It appears that many NBA executives see it this way, too. As reported in recent CBS article, out of 30 executives polled, most preferred Parker as the first pick over Kansas stars Joel Embiid and Andrew Wiggins. Come June, for a team that wants an immediate ability to score in multiple ways, Parker is the obvious choice as the first pick.

Emilio Rivera the collegian As the NBA draft approaches and more players decide to declare, the prominent question leading to the draft will be which player is that best fit to go number one. With his skill on the court paired with his high integrity off of the court, the answer is undeniably Duke’s freshman phenomenon, Jabari Parker. One of the biggest factors in any team’s decision to draft with the first choice is the skill of the player, and Parker is undoubtably the most NBA ready player coming out in the draft. The consensus first team All-American and the Freshman of the Year has an elite scorers mentality. Only twice in his one season with the Blue Devils did Parker fail to reach double digits, while averaging a whopping 19.1 points per game in league full of talent like the ACC. To add to his abilities to score points for his club, Parker will also contribute by creating second chance opportunities. Parker was the leading rebounder in the ACC, averaging 8.7 rebounds per game. This dual threat ability is something that would make any general manager or coach fall in love with a player, especially a player who is a double-double machine. Parker was 18th in the nation with 14 double-doubles last season. With a 6-foot-8-inch frame, Parker can create mismatches with his size. He can

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Wiggins stands above rest as No. 1 draft pick

David Embers the collegian Andrew Wiggins has everything NBA scouts look for in a No. 1 overall pick. The 19-yearold small forward couples freak athleticism with amazing talent and immense upside. Some of the other projected top picks (like Jabari Parker) might contribute more as rookies, but Wiggins will become a superstar. For teams that are trying to rebuild and have their top pick at the focal point, much like the New Orleans Pelicans did with Anthony Davis, Wiggins is the man. His boney shoulders and lanky frame can handle the weight of an entire organization. At 6 feet 8 inches with a 7 foot wingspan, Wiggins is a matchup nightmare. Defensively, Wiggins has no equal in this class. His lateral quickness and vertical jump will allow him to guard the best players in the NBA. In addition, his body will continue to mature and add muscle, meaning his defensive potential is far from maximized. Can you imagine having a player that could guard Kevin Durant one night, then turn around and guard Chris Paul? After a

few years of development and coaching, Wiggins might just be able to do that. Offensively, Wiggins is a gem. As a freshman at KU, the Toronto native averaged just over 17 points per game on roughly 45 percent shooting. Even more impressive is that he put up those stats while running a high-low scheme that focused primarily on getting the ball inside to the post. With his amazing instincts in transition, and silky smooth jumper, you have a kid that could easily average between 22 and 25 points per game while snatching double digit rebounds on a nightly basis. Rarely do we see someone so athletic be as polished and advanced on the offensive end as Wiggins is. There are certainly weaknesses in Wiggins’ game, but they are easily correctable with good coaching. First and foremost, Wiggins is too unselfish. Some people say that is a problem, but for me, that ranks near the bottom of the list. If I can draft a 19-year-old kid who would prefer to distribute the basketball and defer to his teammates, I would be thrilled. Secondly, Wiggins struggled at times when attacking the basket, especially when there was contact. Playing through a bump or a hit and focusing on the rim even when there are bodies flying below you is something that takes lots of practice. As he matures and begins to grow into his frame, you will quickly see that become less of a problem.

There are things about every prospect that have scouts drooling over this year’s draft class. If they weren’t great talents, they wouldn’t be projected lottery picks. Even still, Wiggins stands about the rest. His amazing physical gifts, combined with his potential to be a two-way performer at an elite level, make him a surefire No. 1 overall pick. David Embers is a junior in biology. Please send comments to sports@kstatecollegian.com.

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Lack of financial literacy, education contributes to students’ debt problems By Ryan Manring the collegian

ith tuition costs skyrocketing in recent years, for the average college student, managing personal finances can seem difficult. Every student nation wide has probably been affected by the drastic increase in the price of pursuing higher education. For most, having control over their finances is lost in the mix of a fast-paced college lifestyle. According to a recent EverFi survey of more than 65,000 college students from across the U.S., most college students lack a solid foundation in financial literacy, which has negatively influenced their financial attitudes and behaviors. The study, “Money Matters on Campus,” revealed that as credit card debt and school loan debt increased, there was a growth in unhealthy attitudes and behaviors toward spending, saving

and debt. This year’s study, compared to EverFi’s 2012-13 study, showed nearly identical statistics in every area of both behavior and attitudes. Results showed that approximately 61 percent of students graduate with student loans. Of those students, 58 percent of students had at least $5,000 in student loans; of that same 61 percent, 47 percent had at least $10,000 in student loan debt. Each of these percentages saw an increase in 1 percent from the previous year’s study. With the number of U.S. students struggling with student loans increasing ever year, K-State’s student body and faculty have felt the pressure grow dramatically. “The number one reason why students drop out of school is money,” Pat Bosco, vice president of student life and dean of students, said. “I lose sleep over the cost of attendance, and how some of my students and families find difficulty in continuing their education.”

Bosco, alongside other staff and faculty members at K-State, said he understands the difficulty of managing personal finances as well as the crucial importance of financial literacy. There are several powerful resources available on campus to better educate students about maintaining control of their debt and financial futures. Powercat Financial Counseling is a free personal finance resource for students on campus that focuses on budgeting, understanding and managing credit, and student loan management. “K-State is really one of the few universities in the country that offers students as much support and outreach for financial support that we have,” Jodi Kaus, director of Powercat Financial Counseling, said. “We offer a number of different options for students getting ready to graduate. It really helps reduce stress towards graduation.” Bosco and Kaus agreed that it is

oftentimes difficult to prioritize personal finance management. “It’s a ‘firehose’ of information, so we hope to continue to integrate financial management into the curriculum, because the strategies of financial literacy is potentially life changing,” Bosco said. Bosco said that Myra Gordon, associate provost for diversity, is developing a pilot plan to help students survive college through workshops to help build life skills, including financial planning. Kaus said realistically adding personal finances into required curriculum, which could serve as a solution to the lack of financial education students are receiving coming into college, is a potential avenue for universities to explore. “I am a big proponent,” Kaus said. “I certainly think it should be, although it is a challenge to add it logistically into being a required part of the curriculum.” According to Money Matters on

Campus, only 17 U.S. states currently have required curriculum for financial literacy and planning; Kansas is not one of them. “There was one personal finance class offered at my high school, but it was just an elective where everyone knew people just messed around in,” Luke Hougland, sophomore in finance, said. “I didn’t take it.” With a lack of financial literacy prioritized in primary education across the country, many believe that universities have a growing responsibility to educate their students on personal finance management. Hougland said if students knew how to budget, save and invest, they could move on from being a “broke college student” and set themselves up for success and security in the future. “Why not make a personal finance class be one of the K-State 8 requirements?” Hougland said. “Why not take away public speaking and replace it with personal finance?”

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Webb said. When his lab gets samples, which come in from all over the country, he runs his molecular tests to determine whether or not a certain disease is present. “These tests are very specific,” Webb said. “We can get down to species level or below

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Hannah Hunsinger | the collegian Willie Wildcat spells K-S-U after performing touchdown push-ups at the K-State versus UMass game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013.

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K-State’s Willie the Wildcat still lives on as one wild cat at 47 years old By Erin Poppe the collegian Willie the Wildcat is a K-State celebrity. Fans love his playful personality, and the secret nature of the student identity under the mascot head creates a fascinated speculation by many. Alex Edwards, K-State ‘12 alumnus of mass communications, was the mascot from spring 2008 to spring 2012. Edwards said his secret identity of Willie contributed to the feeling of being a super hero. “Everyone knows you, wants to be around you and you sign autographs,” Edwards said. “Then you change back, walk to class and no one has any idea that you took a picture with them 15 minutes ago. It’s kind of mind-blowing.” However, the mascot Edwards portrayed had not always been the one to energize crowds of K-Staters. Since the idea of having a university mascot began in 1906, K-State had 91 years and five generations of Willies before the current Powercat was born. The first known mascot ap-

peared in 1906 when the university was known as Kansas State Agricultural College. For three years Boscoe, a black labrador, entertained more than 1,000 enrolled students at football and baseball games. Following Boscoe, KSAC had another live mascot: Touchdown, the bobcat. In 1922, KSAC alumni Herbert R. Groome and John E. McCoy, veterinarians in Twin Falls, Idaho, donated “Touchdown I” to the college shortly after the animal was nursed back to health under their care. Touchdown I died from pneumonia soon after his arrival to his new home. Another bobcat, Touchdown II, quickly replaced him, and so on and so forth until the lineage ended with Touchdown XI in 1978. At the Sept. 20, 1947 football game against Oklahoma A&M, Manhattan High School junior Adrea Andersen debuted Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science’s first generation of wildcat mascot. That first wildcat was named “Sparky.” It had red-brown fur and black stripes. Andersen, a 1955 K-State alumna, remains the only woman and non-college student to don a Wildcat cos-

tume. Adrea’s husband, Gene, said he believes it was because Adrea’s father owned the Cantina, a then-popular hangout for college athletes, that she had the opportunity to make history. “Adrea was a junior in high school when the football coach’s wife asked her if she would be interested,” Gene said. “They designed the costume and everything. It was a great start and she ended up being a K-State cheerleader.” Following Andersen, fraternity members of Sigma Chi took on the responsibility of being Willie. This second generation mascot was purple and had large, cartoonish ears that resembled Mickey Mouse. Loren Pauls, student reporter for The Collegian, was the first to name K-State’s mascot Willie. It was first referenced in his Jan. 10, 1964 article, after the Wildcats had a 60-59 basketball loss to the Colorado Buffaloes in Ahearn Field House. “The crowd’s fresh burst of enthusiasm signaled the birth of a new mascot,” Pauls said in his article. “Who may be called, for lack of a better name, Willie Wildcat.” In 1967, Willie received a

makeover from sculptor Jim Hagan. The new, fierce, third-generation Willie was created with real coyote and wolf hair. The first head lasted 13 years until 1980, when Hagan was asked to create a replacement. There was one more version of Willie the Wildcat from 199496. This fifth generation has been deemed the last pre-Powercat Willie. The sixth and most current generation Willie began with head football coach Bill Snyder’s entrance to the sports program in 1989. Tom Bookwalter, Kansas native and instructor of art, created the Powercat logo for Snyder. In 1997, the “21st century” Willie was created with faux gray fur and two white stripes to resemble Snyder’s powercat. Selections for Willie are held through the cheer department. Secrecy is a requirement each male student who dons the uniform and 5 pound head has to agree to. Although there have been multiple “Willies” over the decades, alumni and students alike share a common love for the spirited cat, whether it is for their entire life or since the start of their college career. Kara Godebu, sophomore in business administration, she said she constantly brags about the mascot to everyone she knows. “I love Willie the Wildcat, because he represents K-State and what we stand for: fun, spirit, pride and family,” Godebu said. “Willie is such a celebrity that I get starstruck. He is part of the K-State family.”

1970 Royal Purple In 1967, Willie the Wildcat received a makeover from sculptor Jim Hagan. It was created with real coyote and wolf hair.

1906 The Banner In 1906, Boscoe became the first known mascot at Kansas State Agricultural College, as the university was then named. For three years, Boscoe, a black Labrador, served as the mascot.

1967 Royal Purple Prior to the 1967 makeover, Willie the Wildcat looked more cartoonish and resembled Mickey Mouse.

1997 Royal Purple Willie the Wildcat addresses cheering fans at the Cotton Bowl in 1997. It was the first year for the new “21st century” Willie, the direct predecessor to what is known by fans today.

2009 Royal Purple The current Willie the Wildcat mascot features a 5 pound head, as well as sport-appropriate attire depending on the season and event.

1923 Royal Purple ABOVE LEFT: Live bobcats served as K-State’s mascot, starting with Touchdown I 1922 and ending with Touchdown XI in 1978. Touchdown II, pictured here in a hand drawing, replaced Touchdown I, who died of pneumonia shortly after being donated to the university.

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Parker Robb | the collegian 5: K-State players stand on the scorers’ tables amidst the crowd of people flooding the court after the Wildcats’ 85-82 overtime upset win over the No. 7 Kansas Jayhawks Feb. 10. 8: K-State students hold a sign displaying their devotion to the K-State family at the men’s basketball game against Iowa State March 1.

Hannah Hunsinger | the collegian 1: The closing ceremonies for the 150th celebration took place Oct. 34, 2013. The event offered 150th merchandise, free t-shirts, Wildcat 150 Call Hall ice cream, time capsule contents and the marching band.

2: Members of the Pride of Wildcat Land perform on Sept. 14, 2013 in Bill Snyder Family Stadium. 3: Abby Alsop, freshman in microbiology and representative of Boyd Hall, holds her crown to keep it from falling after accepting her title as Miss K-State 2014 on April 15.

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Athletes embody, embrace K-State spirit of family By John Zetmeir the collegian It’s all about family at K-State, especially when it comes to athletics. The word alone can be seen almost anywhere pertaining to K-State athletics, whether that be on the names of stadiums, billboards or even on sleeves worn by athletes during games. “The family atmosphere is not just in the athletic department but just students overall,” Blair DeBord, senior catcher for the K-State baseball team, said. “This isn’t a school where athletes are separated from students, and it’s not a school where students don’t want to be in groups for school projects with athletes. They are pretty receptive, and I appreciate that. I think that’s really a lot different than other places.” That family atmosphere may be a main reason for why prospective student athletes come to K-State, whether they are from across the country or even from right here in Manhattan. Some universities preach family, but DeBord said it’s not just all talk at K-State. “I just love the family atmosphere whether it be in Aggieville or whether it be at football games or basketball games,” DeBord said. “The athletic department says the whole ‘family’ line, but I really feel like this university is a family.” To have a healthy family, everyone must work together and do their part. The same can be said for a successful team. When everyone works together and does their job, a team can be that much better. However, that family goes further than just the players on the team. It is also the coaches, the players and even the people

who show up at the break of dawn to begin tailgating for a game that might not take place for another eight hours. “We can’t do it without our family – each other, the fans and even the coaches,” Charmeachealle Moore, junior linebacker for the football team, said. “We’re all in it together.” The biggest gatherings for this purple-clad family happen in the fall at Bill Snyder Family Stadium when the Wildcats take to the gridiron. When the place starts rocking, there are few environments in college football that can replicate the experience. “The fans get it going; they get us going, and it’s just electrifying,” Moore said. “Then, being out there on the field with my brothers is electrifying.” Another thing that caught Moore’s eye was the first time he witnessed K-State fans do the Wabash Cannonball. “That’s amazing,” Moore said. “ When I first saw that, I was like, ‘What are they doing?’ Then, when they told me, I said ‘Ok, I can get into that.’ It’s exciting when I see it, and I know it’s time to go.” There are places away from campus and athletics in Manhattan that the family feeling is still very evident. If DeBord was hosting a prospective student athlete, he said Aggieville would be somewhere that would be a must-visit. “It’s just a spot that is different from everywhere else in the country,” DeBord said. “I feel like there are places like that, but there are not a lot of places where you can take a prospective student athlete and everyone working at the place are college students, and everyone cooking the food are college students. It’s just a great family feeling down there.”

Parker Robb | the collegian TOP: Members of the Pride of Wildcat Land perform on Sept. 14, 2013 in Bill Snyder Family Stadium. George Walker | the collegian LEFT: Senior catcher Blair DeBord catches a pitch during the game against Baylor April 18 in Tointon Family Stadium.

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Tompkins traces her K-State story from first step on campus to today’s successes aged to go out and try stuff. That is definitely one thing I really love about here.”

By Jena Sauber the collegian

Passion for K-State, music For Kendall Tompkins, open doors literally helped her to where she is at K-State today. Now, the sophomore in fine arts is opening her own, metaphorical doors on campus. “Everyone is the friendliest people you’ll meet at K-State,” Tompkins said. “It’s the little things. People don’t always hold the door open for you everywhere you go, but here, people don’t even think twice about it. It can really change your day.” Tompkins said the decision to attend K-State wasn’t immediate, that is until she stepped on campus. “I was actually planning on going out of state,” she said. “I wanted to go to Oregon. K-State was the only college I looked at near home (Shawnee). I immediately loved it. I decided to go here.” The “K-State experience” started for Tompkins before she even enrolled, she said. “I remember how nice everyone was,” Tompkins said. “My tour guide, as he was showing everyone around, everybody who passed by was saying ‘hi’ to him. He didn’t even know everyone, but everyone was really nice. I thought that was cool.”

Another way Tompkins has gotten involved was by representing her sorority at the Delta Upsilon fraternity and Union Program Council’s Miss K-State competition earlier this month. During the competition, Tompkins performed her self-written song “More Than Just Four Years,” a song about what K-State means to her. “I wanted something that would really impact the audience and be something that everyone could relate to,” she said. “Thats why I made it about K-State, because I know everyone here feels the same way.” Tompkins accompanied the light, happy piece on her guitar, an instrument she picked up her senior year of high school. “I’ve been singing since I was born,” she said. “I love singing. It wasn’t until my senior year of high school that I bought a guitar and taught myself. I played around a little bit, watched some YouTube videos. I’ve never taken lessons or anything, but it’s a hobby.” The song garnered cheers and applause, and a few tears from the audience, including Tompkins’ dad. “He cried a little bit, and he isn’t a crier,” she said.

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As a freshman, Tompkins said she took some time to find her place at the university. “My first year was very different than this year has been,” she said. “My first year was very scary, and I went home a lot. This year, I’ve found where I belong.” Last spring, Tompkins joined Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and has since joined the K-State Singers, both of which are opportunities she said she appreciates. “I found my group of people,” she said. “I’ve become a lot less scared to branch out and meet new people. I’ve realized to go out and try to meet a new person everyday. That’s been the most impactful ... just how easy it is to meet new people and make friends.” The university’s atmosphere and support was helpful, Tompkins said. “This year, I’ve really tried to branch out and try different things,” she said. “They make it really easy here. Everyone is always encour-

Tompkins’ K-State experience isn’t over and she plans to make the most of it. She said she hopes to apply to the graphic design program next spring and be able to serve as a mentor for students, because she has had such strong mentors so far. What is most important about college, Tompkins said, is to take advantage of the opportunities that are available. “Get out there and do it,” she said. “You are only going to regret what you don’t do, not what you do. You can never try too many things. No regrets.”

Hannah Hunsinger | the collegian Kendall Tompkins, sophomore in fine arts, performs an orgininal song “More Than Just Four Years,” about how much she loves K-State, as her talent at the Miss K-State competition on April 15 in McCain Auditorium.

Stoskopf stiches K-State, entrepreneurial spirit into game day apparel her roommates’ and family’s space. “My siblings hated when I’d go home and everything was laid out on the kitchen table and we had nowhere to sit for dinner,” she said. “My roommates weren’t very happy when I started sewing, because it was everywhere. It took over my room and the living room and almost creeped into their room.”

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Parker Robb | the collegian ABOVE: Erin Stoskopf started her business after becoming curious about game day apparel she saw being worn at K-State games, and experimenting with a dress design over Christmas break her sophomore year 2 1/2 years ago. Her small business, Stostyles, has flourished since then. RIGHT: Stoskopf, senior in apparel and textiles marketing, and owner of Stostyles, creates handcrafted game day apparel for K-State fans. Her apparel included K-State dresses, sweatshirts, tanks and bandeaus, as well as designs tailored to fans of KU, Mizzou, Nebraska and Oklahoma.

While she was developing the business, Stoskopf asked clients to choose their own shirts for the game day dresses, which helped cut down on up front costs. Now that she is more established, she choses the shirts, whether they’re from K-State, the University of Kansas or the Kansas City Chiefs or Kansas City Royals. She then creates the individual, unique pieces. Sometimes, for special orders such as ones from out of state or Wichita State University, she has the clients chose their own shirts, because they aren’t as readily available in Manhattan. Her cliental ranges and she hopes to expand her line to include high schools soon, she said. “I sell to everyone from 14-year-olds to 65-year-olds,” she said. Her products range in price from $15 for tanks to $50 for game day dresses. She posts pictures of finished products on social media and her website.

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By Jena Sauber the collegian Three years ago, Erin Stoskopf took a chance on a sewing project over Christmas break. Now, she has turned that chance into a profitable small business with her own office and potential career opportunities. And it all started with K-State spirit.

Stoskopf, now a senior in apparel and textiles marketing, is the sole owner and employee of “Stostyles,” a Manhattan-based, hand-crafted game day apparel company. She specializes in game day dresses popular at K-State football games, as well as sweatshirts, tanks and bandeaus. “I ship a lot of my products,” she said. “[After K-State], I sell mostly to mid-

west schools including KU, MU, Nebraska and Oklahoma.” A self-taught seamstress, Stoskopf’s small business journey began her sophomore year of college. She was inspired by the game day apparel she saw at K-State sporting events and wanted to try her hand at it. “My friend and I created [a game day dress] over Christmas break,” Stoskopf said. “It was actually kind of terrible, but I put it on Facebook, and I got so many requests to make some for girls at other schools. After honing her designs and skills, Stoskopf dedicated long hours to creating the apparel and growing her business, especially at the beginning. “I was so busy,” she said. “I would sew for like 12 hours a day.” Now she spends an average of 10 hours a week sewing creations, in addition to serving as the president of the Apparel Marketing Design Alliance, student ambassador for the College of Human Ecology and member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.

“In the first two years, I had three jobs. That’s all I would do - sew, go to work as a waitress and work with special needs children and sew some more,” she said. “The next summer, it took up so much time that I could do was sew and work part time as a waitress.” She eventually quit working as a waitress to dedicate more time to her company and other activities, a choice tailored to love for entrepreneurship. “I’ve always had an entrepreneur spirit,” she said. “I’ve been working since my freshman year of high school. Ever since I made that first pay check, I’ve been wanting to keep profiting ever since.” She currently sews the apparel on her Project Runway Limited Edition, a Brother brand sewing machine. It’s the third one she’s used in her business. “I was sewing so much that I had to keep getting it cleaned and tuned up. My grandma saw that my business was growing so she helped me invest in an expensive machine,” Stoskopf

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New opportunities Stoskopf entered the 2014 College of Business Administration’s K-State Launch competition earlier this year, placing in the top eight out of 365 competitors. Placing well in the competition opened her eyes to potential career options after graduation, she said. She will graduate next month. “If I don’t get a job right away this summer, I might try to expand, get some investors and sell in local stores, “ Stoskopf said. Also new this spring is Stoskopf’s office, located in the Venture Accelerator building on Manhattan Avenue. Stoskopf shares the house with two other students with small business. “I have my own room,” she said. “It helps me lay out all my materials. I can go in and sew whenever. I’m grateful I have that space. It’s easier for my clients to come in and try on things, too.” Before she had her office, she worked where ever she could, sometimes overtaking

Stoskopf said her small business experience has been extremely rewarding and educational. “It’s taught me how to time manage, how to interact with clients and keep a loyal client base,” she said. “It’s taught me marketing skills, how to run a small business and interact with people in a professional way and how to manage money.” Overall, she feels excited about her success and how much it has grown in the last three years. “I feel accomplished in that I’ve made this business all by myself and it keeps growing,” she said. “It’s through word-of-mouth. I’m passionate about apparel. This reassurances me I’m in the right field.” For now, Stoskopf is looking for a post-graduation job in the apparel and textiles field. She said she is open to what opportunities may arise, either with Stostyles or another company. “I’m kind of leaving it up to fate,” she said. “If I get a job, I’m going to take that. If I have time, I might work with investors to expand Stostyles.”

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Impact of first African-American students felt today By Jakki Forester the collegian For the first 36 years of K-State’s history, the faculty and student bodies were comprised entirely of people of European-American descent. Then, in 1899, George Washington Owens became the first African-American male to graduate from the university, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in “general course.” Two years later, Minnie Howell became the first African-American woman to graduate, earning a degree in domestic science. These two pioneers paved the road for all other students of color to come through K-State, according to JohnElla Holmes, instructor of special education and student affairs. “We all stand on someone else’s shoulders,” Holmes said. “Current African-American students are definitely standing on the shoulders of these two. People need to know where they come from in order to move forward and know where they are going.” Owens and his family were slaves in the South who moved to Manhattan after they were freed. One of Owens’ teachers at Manhattan High School recommended that he attend K-State and receive a college education. “There had been no other black graduates before Owens,” said Tony Crawford, curator of manuscripts at Hale Library. “There had been other black students at K-State at the same time as Owens, but none had graduated, or they were younger than Owens. Owens then became determined to be the first black graduate from K-State.” Based on the records in Hale Library’s Special Collections, Owens appeared to be highly accepted at K-State. He was a part of a literary society on campus, and his picture and undergraduate senior thesis were published in K-State’s paper. Upon graduation, Owens was personally recruited by Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, who offered him a position un-

University Archives In his autobiography, George Washington Owens wrote, “So in Jan 1-1896 I went to Manhattan ... and enrolled as a student. I found to my surprise that I was the only colored student enrolled in the college, and that they had never had a colored graduate so I resolved to be the first. I finally succeeded but suffered much hardship.”

der George Washington Carver, head of the agricultural department at Tuskegee. After a successful time at Tuskegee, Owens was hired as head of the agricultural program at Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute (now known as Virginia State University) in 1908. He retired in 1945 as the chairman of the Department of Agriculture, before passing away in 1950 at the age of 75. “Manhattan was known to be an incredibly racist time while (Owens and Howell) were at K-State,” Holmes said. “I can’t even image how racist the climate was here at that time. It must have been absolutely horrible. Yet, they both persevered through all the racism at their home fronts, then had to come to K-State and endure even more racism. These two have no traces of any type of disciplinary actions or missing classes or ever being arrested, for either one of them. They must have put their noses

down, did their work and graduated.” Howell and her family moved to Manhattan in 1886. She graduated from high school in 1896 and entered K-State that same year. Howell was widely accepted at K-State as well, becoming a part of the Ionian Literary Society and developing a reputation as a skilled pianist. “The way she carried herself is often how people remember her,” said Pat Patton, research specialist at the K-State university archives. “She had always carried herself with pride and dignity. She always showed her strength. Knowledge was also so important to her.” After graduating in 1901, Howell always kept in contact with her class, making it a point to attend reunions and events. Howell spent the next phase of her life traveling the U.S., attending the openings of African-American univer-

sities with her daughter, Frances, who was born on May 8, 1913. Howell’s husband E. J. Champe, whom she married on June 4, 1912, preferred staying behind in rural Kansas instead of traveling with his wife and daughter. Rather than explaining why her husband wasn’t with her, in a time when appearing to be a single mother carried a social stigma, Howell told people he was deceased. “Champe was not much older than Howell, but when they married he was ready to settle down,” Patton said. “Howell wanted to use her degree to travel and educate others. She also made sure Frances had her college education. E.J. Champe would stay in a small town in Kansas, but (Howell) wanted to continue to educate others. The inner strength she had to have had to live apart from her husband is unimaginable. The love and respect he must have had for her to allow her to do this is insurmountable.” Howell passed away in 1948. Both Owens and Howell have been recognized with stones in front of the K-State Alumni Association, even though they passed away long before the dedication ceremony. “Back when these two were at K-State, the question was, ‘Are you going to college?’ Now, the question has become, ‘Where are you going?’” Holmes said. “I have a lot of respect for them and admire (their) perseverance through everything they had to endure.”

University Archieves After graduating from K-State in 1901, Minnie Howell taught domestic science and art at Sumner High School in Kansas City, Kan. from 1906-1914. This is Howell in Summer High School’s 1911 faculty photo.

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