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Care for a drink? Head to edge for students’ opinions on drinking alcohol before finals.

Football presser What players do head coach Bill Snyder think stood out in spring practices? See sports.

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Money matters Be sure to read Andy Rao’s advice on sticking to your budget.

Comedienne entertains audience with celebrity impersonations

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A lighthearted crowd laughs and claps during Melissa Villasenor’s comedic routine Tuesday night in the Grand Ballroom in the K-State Student Union. Villasenor is on tour performing her jokes and impersonations.

Stand-up comedy act draws crowd with jokes, stories Laura Dold contributing writer Editor’s Note: This article was completed as an assignment for a class in the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications.

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Comedienne and impressonist Melissa Villasenor performs in the Grand Ballroom Tuesday night. Villasenor was a semifinalist on the show “America’s Got Talent.”

“Well, here I am,” said comedienne Melissa Villasenor, who came to KState to perform her standup comedy act to rounds of laughter in the Grand Ballroom of the K-State Student Union on Tuesday evening. Villasenor’s dream growing up was to be a professional stand-up comedienne and impressionist she said, and making it to the semifinals of season six of “America’s Got Talent” has helped her redirect her career from a retailer at Forever 21 into a full-time, traveling come-

dienne. “I do voices and stuff, this is what I do, this one’s my voice, this isn’t a joke. I’m aware it’s not a hot girl voice,” Villasenor said as she started her performance. She instantly started chatting with the audience, asking questions, inviting laughter and applause right off the bat with her impersonations of her “hot girl” voice. Villasenor described herself as a bit of a tomboy, making fun of herself for a large portion of her act. She uses her own childhood and personal stories in the jokes she tells, and at one point informed the audience she was Mexican, calling herself a “full bean right here.” “I thought it was hilarious when she imitated Dora the Explorer and said watching that show made her feel better about herself because Dora was always complimenting her,” said Sydney Hendrick, senior in elementary education.

The audience was a diverse mix of people. “The problem is I don’t have friends,” Villasenor said. “I know I’m weird and I’ve accepted that. I think every person is weird. I want to be the weirdest I can be every day.” Instead of changing that about herself, Villasenor said she likes taking her unique perspectives on things to turn situations around in life. After revealing she has a crush on Justin Beiber, Villasenor impersonated Beiber singing his hit song “Baby.” She also impersonated other singers like Shakira, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, to the audience members’ enjoyment. Villasenor said her favorite impression to do is wellknown actor Owen Wilson, instantly making a face that resembles Wilson himself. Judy Garland, Kathy Griffin and Miley Cyrus were some

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Pilobolus dazzles with modern dance Testing, testing Dancers use plexiglass stage, camera angles to create unique perspectives of interpretive performances Karen Ingram staff writer McCain Auditorium was packed with people eager to watch a performance by Pilobolus on Tuesday night. The audience was not disappointed; from the first performance, called “Gnomen,” they were treated to feats of strength, athleticism and grace that drew gasps and bursts of applause from the crowd. There was even laughter, as one of the dancers pretended to tangle himself into a knot and hobble around the stage. “The first one was really the one that touched me the most, because it was so intimate,” said Amy Cain, junior in English. Cain said this was her first time seeing a performance at McCain and said she was glad she had come. “Gnomen” was also a favorite for Gladys Thomas, Manhattan resident. Thomas said she sometimes ushers at McCain performances, but this time she attended as a member of the audience.

“I love the artistry of dance,” Thomas said. Pilobolus is a performance company based in Connecticut that has toured all over the United States and the world since 1971. To date, it has more than 100 original choreographic works contributed to by a wide range of artists and performers. Each of the dances performed at McCain differed from each other in style, music, lighting and costume design. “Gnomen” was followed by a lively performance entitled “All is Not Lost,” which featured music by the band OK Go. The performers set up a plexiglas stage with a camera underneath it pointing up through the glass and did most of the performance on the glass looking down at the camera. The camera’s view was broadcast to the audience on a large screen off to the side. Watching the screen, the dancers sometimes appeared to defy gravity as they danced and tumbled across the nearly invisible surface. Watching the dancers themselves also gave a unique glimpse into their technique. “I had a hard time deciding where to look,” said Peg Hornsby, Manhattan resident. The giant screen not only provided a unique perspective of the performance to the viewers, but

also allowed them to more clearly see the faces of the dancers as they smiled and made faces during the performance. The audience laughed several times at their antics.

“The first one was really the one that touched me the most, because it was so intimate.” Amy Cain junior in english

“All is Not Lost” also caught the eye of Kay Weigel, Manhattan resident, who said she liked how unusual it was. The Pilobolus performers displayed more serious works of art, as well. A flier tucked into the program announced a change in the programming for the evening. The group had decided to perform “Duet,” a piece not originally planned for Tuesday’s performance, to honor a member of Pilobolus who died late last

year. “Duet” was originally choreographed in 1992 by several artists, including Rebecca Jung, who passed away from cancer. Tuesday’s performance of “Duet” was didicated to her memory. As the name suggests, it featured just two of the six dancers — both women — who danced to music based on medieval Norwegian songs. The final performance of the evening, “Megawatt,” again differed from everything the audience had seen so far. All six dancers performed in the high energy dance with music from the bands Primus, Radiohead and Squarepusher. The dancers crawled, squirmed, jumped and shuddered as if their bodies were alive with electricity from the music. The audience cheered and whistled, jumping to their feet when the dance concluded. “I think it’s great we have these kinds of things we can go to in Manhattan,” Hornsby said. The final event in this season’s McCain Performance Series will be the full-length ballet, “The Sleeping Beauty,” performed by the Moscow Festival Ballet on April 29. For more information about the performance, or questions about tickets, contact the McCain box office at 785-532-6428 or on their website at k-state. edu/mccain.

Photo Illustration by Jasmine Long The Bloomberg Aptitude Test, which tests and compares knowledge with students across the nation, is taking place at K-State on Friday. Read more on page 6.

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LEFT: Jessica Luczak sings, Brett Eichman plays the piano, Nolan Groff plays the bass and Elliot Arpin plays the drums as members of the Mambo Combo at Union Station in the K-State Student Union on Tuesday night. ABOVE: David Struss plays the trombone and Weston Cook plays the trumpet at Tuesday’s KSU Jazz Combos performance at Union Station in the K-State Student Union.

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WENDY’S EMPLOYEES ROBBED AT GUNPOINT, TWO ACCOMPLICES ARRESTED The Wendy’s at 3006 Anderson Ave. was robbed by an armed gunman on Sunday, which is the second robbery of a Manhattan fast food restaurant in the month of April. Police received the call at 11:43 p.m. on Sunday, and, after investigating the incident, officers discovered that a black male dressed in dark clothing and a mask had robbed the employees with a handgun and then left the scene with about $2,000. A similar incident occurred at about 11:45 p.m. on April 4, when a man armed with a pistol robbed the McDonald’s located on Westloop Place, just off of Anderson Ave. Richard Lawrence of the 1300 block of Cambridge Place, and Gilbert Floyd Blizzard Jr., of the 2400 block of Charolais Lane, were arrested following a

police investigation for alleged involvement in the Wendy’s robbery. The suspected robber, however, is still at large. The Riley County Police Department, with the assistance of witnesses, released an alert bulletin with a sketch of the armed robber. The suspect for the crime was described as roughly 6-feet tall and dark skinned with a thin build. RCPD is currently investigating whether or not the crimes are related. Anonymous tips can be left with the Riley County Crime Stoppers at 785-537-7777 or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). For more information, visit manhattanrileycountycrimestoppers.com.

DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONS The Graduate School announces the final doctoral dissertation of Jing Gan titled, “Hydrothermal Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass.” It

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Easy recipe offers fantastic, fresh taste, satisfying leftovers ingredients and you chop them up, broil and blend them and then they’re done.

Homemade salsa HHHHH

recipe review by Lauren Gocken

Lately I’ve been very interested in starting my own garden and producing my food; I would love to raise my own chickens and have a gargantuan garden with lettuces, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, garlic and more. But the only problem with that is that I don’t especially like vegetables. I’m a carnivore pining to be a vegetarian and in order to make the switch from meats to beets, I need to start liking more vegetables besides potatoes and ketchup. So this semester I’ve starting incorporating more fresh produce into my meals. Something about making the decision to use the veggies and finding fun new recipes is making the experimenting fun and easy. So far I’ve added bok choy, kale, fresh peppers, ginger (it’s a root) and tomatoes to the mix. I decided on this recipe because all the ingredients are natural, it’s easy to make and clean up, and I was hoping to find an easy and delicious homemade salsa. And I did. I had my roommate and boyfriend eat some chips and salsa with me and they both liked it as well. Preparation: HHHHH This recipe is too easy to make. There’s only five

Taste: HHHHH This salsa tasted great, it actually tastes a lot like a spicier Pace picante sauce. I added two more jalepenos to the mix because I like the taste and the heat. I also added a dash of cumin into the blender just because I like cumin with Mexican foods. I did make one sort of big change, I used two little bunches (nine tomatoes total like the recipe) of tomatoes on the vine instead of plum tomatoes. I looked for plum tomatoes at three different groceries in Manhattan and couldn’t find them so instead I chose the tomatoes on the vine because they were the healthiest looking tomatoes in the store. While I’m sure this made an impact on the end taste and texture, I think it’s minor enough that they would have tasted very similar.

Roasted Tomato Salsa Ingredients 9 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 large white onion 3 jalepenos 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled Coarse salt Preheat broiler. Place all ingredients on a rimmed baking sheet and broil until the tomatoes and jalepenos are charred, about seven minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Peel the roasted garlic. Transfer ingredients to a blender with salt and puree until smooth. For a thinner consistency, add water as needed. Season with salt to taste. Salsa can be covered and refrigerated for up to two weeks. Recipe from marthastewart.com.

Leftover potential:

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This recipe keeps for two weeks in a sealed container and the taste gets better when it sets, and since it makes quite a bit of salsa that’s a definite plus. That’s about the best leftover potential I’ve ever had.

Above: While the salsa could be used as a taco or enchilada sauce, it’s great with a bunch of tortilla chips and a tall glass of water.

Lauren Gocken is a senior in secondary education. Please send comments to edge@kstatecollegian.com.

Left: The tomatoes, jalepenos, garlic and onion start to char and pucker as they get broiled. The onion may burn before the tomatoes and jalepenos are done so they can just be removed early.

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Student opinions differ about drinking alcohol before final exams Courtney Liebl contributing writer Editor’s Note: This article was completed as an assignment for a class in the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications.

The thought process is simple: Take a shot before an exam, and it’ll help loosen you up to perform better. Does alcohol really help, or is it just all just in a person’s head? It’s said that if the state in which you study is the same as that in which you take a test, you will score higher. This method may simply depend on the person, though, and what they think in their head. “If you study drunk and take a test drunk, I think you will remember more,” said Cindy Stueder, junior in accounting. “I have heard that if the state in which y o u study and

the state in which you take the test are the same, then you will do better on the test. It’s like if you chew mint gum while studying and chew mint gum while taking a test then it will help you remember more.” While some students believe in the method, other students feel that alcohol does not help. Samantha Johansen, senior in family studies, says that it’s all

in the mind. “I feel like it’s a mind over matter kind of thing,” Johansen said. If someone were to drink while studying for a test and then drink before taking the test, they may only believe that the alcohol is helping them. Since they think that the alcohol helped them loosen up, they will, in turn, perform better on the test. “I think the thought of taking the shot before a test does more than actually taking the shot,” Johansen said. A lot of people may try this technique during finals week when things get pretty stressful. They may take a few shots to take the edge off of the stress. If people get stressed out enough they will try it just to see if it works or not. Some students may think that the alcohol will help them relax and calm down more before they take a test. “I think that if you’re drinking to help you relax, there are better ways to help you relax that won’t affect your cognitive thinking like alcohol does, especially before taking a test,” Johansen said. There are other ways to get rid of stress during that crazy finals week besides drinking. Just taking a simple study break can help a little bit. Getting up

“I think that if you’re drinking to help you relax, there are better ways to help you relax that won’t affect your cognitive thinking like alcohol does, especially before taking a test.” Samantha Johansen senior in family studies

and exercising can help students deal with stress. There are students who have not tried taking shots or drink before tests, or do not feel like they need to. “I’ve personally never done it so I couldn’t say if it works or not, but I don’t think it could make a big difference,” said Hillary Schartz, sophomore in animal sciences and industry. “I still get good grades on tests without drinking alcohol.” While some people believe drinking or taking shots before a test isn’t necessarily a bad thing, students may wish to find alternative stress relieving activities.

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Military family settles down in Kansas, pursues collegiate dreams Sean Frye staff writer The challenges a military family faces in today’s world are very extreme. Deployment to the Middle East, being stationed overseas and moving to a whole new part of the world at the drop of the hat are all part of the risks that Sgt. Michael Davenport and his wife Merri have experienced in their seven years of marriage. When Merri Davenport’s husband was stationed at Fort Riley, after a short time in Belgium, she decided to go back to college and pursue a career in the media field at K-State. “We found out we were coming to Fort Riley in February of 2011, we got here in May, and I decided that I wasn’t going to work,” Merri said. “I ended up applying to K-State because they have a great journalism program.” It has been a long journey for the Davenports since their relationship began, when the pair met at Ninety Six High School in Ninety Six, S.C., 11 years ago. The two attended different colleges in South Carolina for two years prior to Michael’s decision to enlist in the army. This left Merri with a difficult choice: either follow him or let him go and continue her schooling. “I was in college and I had to make a choice,” Merri said. “We decided to get married because we didn’t want to be apart.” The decision came as no surprise to Michael. “I dated Merri for three and a half years and since day one I knew I would marry her,” Mi-

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Merri Davenport with her sister Joy Clary stand in front of the Christmas tree in the Davenport’s home. chael said. “She is beautiful, smart and has a great sense of humor. Merri was an extremely hard worker even when we were younger.” After Michael enlisted in the U.S. Army and went through basic training, the couple was stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky., where they stayed for four years. From there, Michael was deployed to Iraq two separate times and spent 25 months away from Merri in total. One of the people Merri leaned on the most while her husband was either at basic training or away on deployment was her sister, Joy Clary. “She takes everything in life in stride,” Clary said about her sister. “She is strong and independent and she handles a deployment with what seems like ease. She also has a very sensitive side and at times I saw her

get overwhelmed while he was away. Overall, I admire her ability to separate their love and his duty to our country.” After their time at Fort Campbell, Michael was up for reenlistment in 2009. At that time, Merri decided that she was ready for a journey of her own after seeing her husband go overseas twice. Michael was part of the Military Police (MP) and reenlisted, and an MP spot in Belgium was available. He requested it. “I told him I wanted an overseas assignment because I wanted an adventure too,” Merri said. The couple was supposed to be in Belgium for three years, but a decision by NATO to dissolve the need for American MPs at the base in Belgium forced an abrupt end to their time there The Davenports were informed

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Merri and Michael Davenport stand on the bridge in their yard. of the decision in February of 2011, and Michael was then restationed to Fort Riley, where they arrived in May of 2011. Despite finding her passion and finally receiving the opportunity to chase her dreams, the adjustment to Kansas has not been easy for Merri. She has struggled to adapt to the different mindsets of her peers, who have at times stereotyped Merri due to her South Carolina heritage and her strong, southern accent. “It has been harder for Merri because she feels like the people here judge her because of where

we are from,” Michael said. “If people would take time to know her they would see she is more than just a Southern accent.” While in Belgium, Merri, who worked in the housing offices as a member of the Department of Defense, would go on the Armed Forces Network radio station and discuss housing. That is where she found her passion for radio, and it was an old boss that lit the fire underneath Merri that drove her back to college. “I had a boss when I was there who died in November of last year, and he had a profound in-

fluence on me,” Merri said. “He’s the reason I decided to pursue my dreams here. He asked me why I didn’t have my bachelor’s degree. When I told him, he said that I was really smart, but that I needed to look good on paper.” After Merri was accepted to K-State, she was able to transfer 60 credit hours from Lander University, where she attended college back in South Carolina. She entered K-State this past fall semester with junior standing. Merri hopes to finish her college career at K-State in four full semesters and graduate with a degree in journalism.

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Coach, players discuss practice, upcoming Spring Game Snyder points out stand-out players during spring practices Kelly McHugh sports editor Head football coach Bill Snyder said he has two expectations for this Saturday’s Spring Game, and those expectations are to “come off the field perfectly healthy,” and, “that we get better.” When he addressed the media on Tuesday afternoon, Snyder had a lot to say about the spring preparation thus far for his football squad, and while he would like to have 20 full practices, he is making due with this year’s 15 spring training practices. “Fifteen to me seems to be just a tad short,” Snyder said, “so we want to take advantage of the Spring Game. We’ve always tried to make it as productive as we possibly can, certainly it’s something for the fans, and I appreciate that and want to do it for that reason, but I want us to gain as much as we can.” Last Saturday afternoon

the team took the field for their own full scrimmage, and worked on everything from their kicking game to their long and short yardage. As for the offense and defense, Snyder thinks they have both seen improvement, however there is always room for growth.

“I think the main thing is to just go out there and have fun, put on a show for the fans” Curry Sexton sophomore wide receiver “Each side had its moments,” Snyder said about the team’s competition during Saturday’s scrimmage, “but nobody dominated the scrimmage from either side of the ball.” Snyder also talked about a few players he has noticed working hard and improving so far this spring. Among those players were Blake Slaughter,

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Sophomore wide receiver Curry Sexton talks to the media on Tuesday afternoon during a press conference in preparation for Saturday’s Spring Game. senior inside linebacker who Snyder said is practicing with consistency, Robert Rose,

junior running back, who is “productive in what he is doing,” and Tavarius Bender,

freshman quarterback, who is, “giving his capabilities a better chance.”

Also noted were Anthony Cantele, senior place kicker, and sophomore wider receiver, Tyler Lockett. “I like Tyler Lockett,” Snyder said, “I mean, there’s a lot of guys that you like, and Tyler Lockett is really demonstrating a tremendous amount of toughness at the position that he plays.” Players are also looking forward to hitting the field Saturday to perform in front of their loyal purple and white fans. “I think the main thing is to just go out there and have fun, put on a show for the fans,” sophomore wide receiver, Curry Sexton said. “The fans come out here and support us and we’ve go to do what we can to make them happy, you know, and show them some good things heading into the fall. I think it’s going to be a good year, I think this is a great team.” The Spring Game is scheduled to kick off at 1:10 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 following the public groundbreaking ceremony for the West Stadium Center project at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, which takes place at 11:30 a.m. at the west side of the stadium’s Gate F.

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Wildcats lose marathon extra-innings game against Wichita State Spencer Low staff writer

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Jared King, sophomore outfielder, hits a home run in the fourth inning against Wichita State University in Tointon Family Stadium on Tuesday.

K-State fell to 19-22 on the season following a 15-inning, 9-7 loss at home Tuesday against Wichita State University, who boosted their record to 25-19 on the season. The Wildcats only registered five hits on the evening in Tointon Family Stadium, and did not have one after the seventh inning. Despite the lack of hits, K-State utilized seven walks and three hit batters to get runners on base, while two of their hits went for home runs. Sophomore pitcher Jared Moore struggled in the start, giving up six runs off seven hits with two walks and no strikeouts in two innings pitched. KState used seven different pitchers on the evening, with junior Jake Doller taking the loss by

giving up two go-ahead runs on a no-out, bases-loaded double in the top of the 15th frame. After a scoreless first, both teams scored in the second, starting with the Shockers’ Don Lambert’s two-run shot to right after a leadoff single by Erik Harbutz to take a 2-0 lead. K-State answered with one run in the bottom of the frame on a collaboration of two seniors, as designated hitter Mike Kindel’s grounder to short brought home first baseman Wade Hinkle. Wichita State turned thier one-run lead into a five-run lead in the top of the third, starting with Dayne Parker’s single to left and a walk to Johnny Coy. A single from Casey Gillaspie loaded the bases for Harbutz, whose double brought home two runs. After a walk to Lambert, Ryan Hege singled to left

to bring home two more runs and the Shockers held a 6-1 lead. The Wildcats started their comeback in the bottom of the fourth, using a two-run shot to left field by King, his fourth of the year, to cut the lead to three. The Wildcats had a big inning of their own in the seventh, started by Jon Davis getting plunked by a pitch and Hinkle working his second walk of the day. After a strikeout by King, Kindel flied out to right, and Davis advanced to third. A throwing error on the play allowed Davis to scamper home and Hinkle to advance to third. K-State took the lead on a three-run homer to left by senior catcher Dan Klein to score Hinkle and senior third baseman Matt Giller. K-State’s lead was nullified in the eighth, as Hege hit a two-

out solo shot to tie the game at seven apiece, a homer which would send the game into extra innings. It wasn’t until the top of the 15th inning that another run crossed home, as Doller loaded up the bases with no outs for Don Lambert, whose double scored two runs for the Shockers. After reloading the bases, Doller got a pair of strikeouts and a line out to get out of the inning with no more damage, but the Wildcats couldn’t get anything going at all going in the bottom of the inning and Wichita State left Manhattan with the win. Up next for the Wildcats is another game against an instate opponent, as they travel to Lawrence to take on the Jayhawks tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m.

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Adam Suderman staff writer Ryann Krais was like any other high school senior, looking for that opportunity to compete at the highest level while finding a few extra benefits on the side. Krais, a standout performer at Methacoton High School in Eagleville, Pa, was a threetime Nike National Pentathlon champion and a 2008 USA Track and Field Junior Heptathlon champion. The senior also finished second in the heptathlon and women’s 400-meter hurdles at the 2007 USATF Junior Championships. After two years at UCLA to start her college career, Krais realized that she was looking for a little bit more from her collegiate track experience. “Throughout the recruiting process, I wasn’t looking for necessarily the right things,” Krais said. “I was looking for the good weather and the history was what was important to me. I realized after two years at UCLA, just because some things that you think are going to be perfect, doesn’t mean that it’s the right match for you.” The senior consulted Team USA for guidance in the process and found out that Manhattan might be a place she could finish her career on a high note. “One of the sports psychologists that I had met through USA track and field recommended that I talk to coach [Cliff] Rovelto,” Krais said. “I was using him as just a reference originally for places to

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Senior Ryann Krais jumps over hurdles while competing on June 8, 2011, in the 2011 NCAA Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. spend my last two years of eligibility and through that I thought, ‘how could I not come to K-State?’ Coach knows what he’s doing, he knows how to write a program for a heptathlete.” The decision paid off for Krais as she went on to win the NCAA Championship in the heptathlon, tallying 5,961 points. She also won the event at the USA Championships last summer with a score of 6,030. During this indoor season, Krais won the individual title in the women’s pentathlon in the Big 12 Conference meet, while

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finishing fifth in the NCAA indoor championships. After a strong fall of conditioning and training, Krais had to endure a tough start to the winter months, which put her behind on her preferred schedule. Rovelto says that Krais has taken the setbacks in stride and has accepted the challenges and done well despite them. “Ryann is such a team player, she’s going to do whatever she’s asked to do to help the team,” Rovelto said. “She’s a critical part of just about any relay we put together. In that, she’s going

to be pretty busy over the next couple weekends.” Now wrapping up her senior season, the Pennsylvania native will be heading to the Penn Relays this weekend to compete in front of her friends and family for the first time since her freshman season at UCLA. “This is my first year heading their as a part of Kansas State,” Krais said. “I got to go there my freshman year and I don’t know if I was really prepared as an athlete then. I’m excited to wear K-State proudly in front of my high school team and all of my friends and family back home.”

NBA The San Antonio Spurs clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference for the second straight season after beating the Portland Trail Blazers 124-89 Monday. Even more important is the fact the Spurs “Big Three” of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili are all healthy entering the postseason for the first time since 2008. The Spurs earned the top spot in the Western Conference easily, but failed to get out of the first round, becoming the fourth No. 1 seed to lose in the first round in NBA history in the modern seeding format. The Spurs will play either the Utah Jazz or the Phoenix Suns, who are a game behind the Jazz for the No. 8 spot, in the first round, depending on how the two teams finish the season out. NFL The New Orleans Saints controversial off-season does not appear to be calming down anytime soon after the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Louisiana was informed Friday that the Saints general manager Mickey Loomis used an electronic device in his Superdome suite

to listen into opposing coaching staffs for almost three NFL seasons, “Outside the Lines” reported Monday. Loomis, who already faces an eight-game suspension for his role in the Saints’ more recent bounty scandal, was reported by “Outside the Lines” to have had the ability to listen in on opposing coaches for most of the 2002 season and for the entirety of the 2003 and 2004 seasons. A Yahoo Sports story reported that Saints’ officials denied the accusations outright. In the article, Saints spokesman Greg Bensel said the report was “1,000 percent false.” NCAA Basketball Seth Greenberg was fired from his post as the men’s basketball coach at Virginia Tech on Monday after the athletic director Jim Weaver and basketball administrator Tom Gabbard came to the decision following an assessment of the program. The assessment followed a series of assistant coaches leaving Greenberg’s staff, the latest being the departure of associate head coach James Johnson. Johnson marks the sixth assistant coach to leave Greenberg’s staff in four years and the second in the last two weeks, according to a Yahoo Sports story.

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MONEY MATTERS Five ways to stick to a budget as a college student Bloomberg Aptitude Test evaluates skills in business Andy Rao

One of the biggest concerns for college students is managing a sound budget. Each student is faced with a unique situation, and each has his or her own challenges and constraints. When contemplating on how to structure your budget, it is important to understand the concept of “scarcity of resources.” This means that resources, whether it is time, money, materials or any other resources that help you achieve a goal, are finite, and come in limited supply. In each situation, budgeting will help you make decisions by taking all of these factors into account, and helping you make smart financial decision based off of your unique situation. Here are five tips to remember when creating your budget.

1. Prioritize Living on a budget doesn’t necessarily mean living on the bare minimum. It means being smart with your money. While there may be certain areas in your life that you can be stingy, there are other areas that spending money now may actually end up saving you money and avoiding negative

consequences later on. For example, you may choose to spend a significant money on healthier, more nutritious food, because staying in good shape is important to you. As a student, you may choose to purchase the best supplies or textbooks. These types of costs, although expensive, can be viewed as an investment in your personal wellness. Decide what’s most important to you, and spend accordingly. Don’t succumb to other distractions.

2. Apply for easy money When many people think about a budget, they automatically start looking for places to cut costs. Another way to successfully budget, however, is to increase your cash inflow, or your income. For some, income is a by-product of long hours working at a job that most likely pays minimum wage. A more effective way to earn some money to offset the costs associated with being a college student, is to apply for the millions of dollars in grants and scholarships that are offered, both publicly and privately. Unfortunately, many students don’t take advantage of these opportunities. According to an April 5, 2011, article in the USA Today, just one in 10 students at four-year colleges have some sort of scholarship, and the average amount of those scholarships totaled to a meager $2,815. Filling out an application takes a lot less time than working shifts

at McDonald’s. If you give it an ample amount of effort, getting grants and scholarships could pay for a significant amount of required college costs, which could in turn free up disposable income.

3. Reduce unnecessary costs When students have to choose between eating and paying for gas because they blew their money on unnecessary expenditures, they’re stuck in a messy situation. Avoid being that person. Every time you spend money, there are two questions that should be going through your head: “Do I really need this item?” and “If I buy this, how am I going to account for the other things I need?” It’s surprising how much money we spend on things that we don’t need. I know I eat out out a lot, and I really could save quite a bit of money if I stuck to eating meals at home. Analyzing the weaknesses of your budget can help you identify where to trim the fat and where to splurge a bit. If you have money left over, it may be nice to treat yourself to a luxury item every once in a while, but if you want to stick to a college student’s budget, it may be wise to minimize those treats. 4. Start to get rid of debts if possible Many students who are lucky enough to have disposable income left over after the up front costs of college, should seriously consider

starting to pay off student loans and any other debts. According to an April 11, 2011, article in the New York Times, the average college student in the U.S. graduated with about $24,000 of debt in 2010. While most federal loans and grants allow graduates a grace period to find a job and begin paying off those debt, the fact remains that accrued interest can leave a bill much higher than just tuition costs. Considering the fact that government sponsored loans can cost you anywhere from 6.5-9 percent of your loan total, it may be a smart idea for those who can afford to part with the cash to start paying off financial obligations.

5. Leave yourself some wiggle room With any budgeting situation, you should always be prepared for the worst. There are always emergency costs that come up, and keeping a buffer for unexpected expenses is a good idea. Even putting aside as little to 5 to 10 percent of your monthly income can serve as a much-needed emergency fund. If you don’t ever use this money, you can occasionally take it and use it for a vacation or do something fun, but it never hurts to have a back up plan just in case something goes wrong. Andy Rao is a sophomre in finance and accounting. Please send comments to news@kstatecollegian.com.

Alpha Kappa Psi to help facilitate assessment test on Friday in Calvin Hall Kaitlin West contributing writer Editor’s Note: This article was completed as an assignment for a class in the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications. K-State and the College of Business Administration will be one of many universities in the nation trying its hand at a new test this year. The Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT), which will take place this Friday at 2:30 p.m. in Calvin 306, will test students on the knowledge and skills that future employers will be looking for. According to the Bloomberg Institute’s website, the skills covered will include topics such as Corporate Valuation, Economics, Financial Markets, Financial Statements Analysis, Investment Banking, Investment Management, Career Skills and Aptitude: Analytical Reasoning, Math Skills, Modeling Skills, Situational Judgment and Verbal Skills. Brian Niehoff, adviser of Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity, said he believes the test will offer an opportunity for students to see where they stand in their business knowledge. AKPsi will help facilitate the test, and Niehoff said that the organization hopes to provide all students with an opportunity to gauge potential areas of improvement. “I think the test will be an excellent opportunity for those students who really understand finance and related areas of study, as it could serve as a means for them to find employment rather quickly,” Niehoff said. “For other students, it should serve as an assessment of their current level of knowledge in finance, thus allowing the students to see strengths and weaknesses in their knowledge base.” The BAT was developed by the Bloomberg Institute, a subgroup of Bloomberg, which is a large news and data corporation. The goal of the BAT is to show students how well they know the skills they will need in future jobs. If a student scores well, they can choose to make their scores public to employers. Although the test is about three hours, preparation is not necessarily required. The Bloomberg Institute website says the BAT “helps employers find, evaluate and contact future leaders. It ensures a cost-effective and inclusive process for any employer searching for financial talent. There is no better way to source students who meet the criteria most desired by your organization.” Dillon Robbins, corporate sponsorship chair of AKPsi and senior in management information systems, said many students will find that much of the test will measure how much students have learned through their coursework. “It covers what you have been taught in classes throughout your college career and what you have picked up in your daily life,” said Robbins. Scores are available to students three days after they take the test. While scores are anonymous, a student can choose to make their score public if they do well. According to The Bloomberg Institute, employers will use these scores to help compare future possible employees. Robbins also said he believes it will help college students gain exposure to future employers. “The Bloomberg Institute maintains an anonymous database of test scores and showcases the results from your test to over 20,000 global employers,” Robins said. “The BAT allows students the opportunity to gain exposure to employers to start their career.” Since the test is new to K-State this year, it is unclear how well it will be received by financial institutions and other future employers. John Self, sophomore in finance, said he doesn’t believe he will take the BAT. “From what I have heard, the BAT test isn’t looked at as respectably as other tests,” Self said. “From what I have heard, the test hasn’t taken off as well as they expected.” Robbins, however, said that the test was a winwin situation for students to take, and said that it has in fact taken off globally. With more than 15,000 employees, Bloomberg encompasses information on almost all aspects of finance. Bloomberg information is used by 440 publications in 174 countries. “The BAT is just another way to distinguish yourself from others,” Robbins said. “There’s really nothing to lose because if you don’t do as well as you like, you don’t have to submit your score. If you do well, it can really help you set yourself apart from the crowd.”

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HoWe LandsCaPe inC is currently seeking laborers for several of our divisions. this is for full-time and/ or parttime help, with flexible schedules for students, preferably four-hour blocks of time. applicants must be 18 years of age, have a valid drivers license and pass a pre-employment drug test. HoWe LandsCaPe inC is looking to hire a chemical applicator(s) for their maintenance division. applicants must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and pass a preemployment drug test. We can work with class schedules but prefer four-hour blocks of time. apply three ways, in person Monday- Friday at 12780 Madison rd in riley; call 785776-1697 to obtain an application; or e-mail us at askhowe@howelandscape.com. you may also visit our website, www.howelandscape.com. apply three ways, in person Monday- Friday, 8- 5 at 12780 Madison rd in riley; call 785776-1697 to obtain an application; or email us at askhowe@howelandscape.com. you may also visit our website, www.howelandscape.com. stUdent PUBLiCations inc. has a parttime position for a support technician able to start immediately for training. Possibly able to work some hours over the summer and continue into the fall 2012 semester. the tech support team maintains about 75 apple workstations, providing software support as well as performing general hardware maintenance. any experience is helpful but not required. if you’re eager to learn, the team is willing to train. Hours are scheduled around classes primarily Monday through Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. only students currently enrolled for the fall 2012 semester for at least six hours at Kansas state University can be considered. Preferably a graduation date of May 2013 or later. applications may be picked up in 113 Kedzie, or email wallen@ksu.edu for an application. return by email or to 113 or 103 Kedzie. Please include your fall 2012 class schedule. if applicable, please include your summer 2012 class schedule. Will begin reviewing applications immediately. Final application deadline 4 p.m. Monday, april 30.

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Chalk for change

COMIC | Audience leaves act laughing Continued from page 1

Evert Nelson | Collegian

A student studies by a sculpture near Hale Library, where some students wrote “Stop Kony” with chalk as a part of the KONY 2012 campaign.

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of the other celebrities she chose to poke fun at. The comedienne’s upbeat sense of humor shone through the way she conducted herself, often giggling after she told some of her own jokes. “I thought it was really awesome when she sang like [Michael Jackson] and then did the moon walk,” said Harrison Newman, sophomore in marketing. “The audience went nuts when she did that.” Although she didn’t get to spend much time interacting with the K-State students that attended her show, Villasenor commented more than once about how much fun she was having and said the audience members were “pretty cool.” Toward the end of her show, she encouraged the audience to ask her questions and said, “I will awkwardly try and improvise.” After being asked about what it was like being on “America’s Got Talent,” she admitted she didn’t want to do the show at first, but had a great experience with it, especially during the live Los Angeles shows. Villasenor joked that once she was on the show, she realized she didn’t have a sad story to go along with her life. “I noticed something I did wrong,” she said. “In all my interviews I was just always like, ‘I love my cat!’ They always were trying to get something sad out of me.” Audience members left the show laughing and recapping Villasenor’s jokes and impressions. “She legitimately sounds like everyone she impersonates,” Hendrick said. “It’s amazing.”