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Three weeks at a Ukrainian refugee shelter in Budapest, Hungary: New arrivals, new lives ALEXANDER HURLA asst. news editor
Editor’s Note: Names have been changed to protect individuals’ identities. “I hope she’s able to make it,” Gabrielle, another volunteer at the shelter, says as we sit at the reception desk. My watch says it’s almost 9:30 p.m., making it 2:30 p.m. back in Kansas. This afternoon, we received a phone call that one female would be arriving at about 9 p.m. Our shift was supposed to end an hour and a half ago, but what can you do? Fleeing a warzone doesn’t happen on a set schedule. Gabrielle has some of her work files she’s woefully behind on pulled up on the computer. She’s not the only volunteer, either. Most everyone has a lot of work or school to catch up on. I can’t imagine doing this if my professors at Kansas State had not allowed me to make up my homework when I return. I’m rubbing my eyes a few minutes later when a woman walks in. I can only see her weary face from where I am sitting behind the reception desk. I can’t imagine how long she’s been traveling. “Hello,” I say, getting to my feet and trying to remember the speech I’m supposed to give. I see she’s carrying a small suitcase which she eases to the floor as though releasing a thousand pounds. “I’m Alex,” I continue. Stating my name seems like a good place to start. “Are you checking into the shelter?” I ask her the question because we’ve had more than one person mistake this place for a backpackers’ hostel.
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A “Support Ukraine” sign in Budapest, Hungary. While she looks a bit flustered, her eyes are calm and alert. “Yes,” she says and tells me her name: Sofia. Gabrielle takes down more of Sofia’s information now that she’s arrived. “OK. Nice to meet you, Sofia.” I’m careful not to ask how Sofia is doing. Maybe I’m overthinking it too much, but it never seems right to ask, given the circumstances. “Would you like a quick tour of the shelter before I show you to your room?” She smiles. Despite the ges-
ture’s genuine friendliness, the strain behind the efforts tells me she’s ready for sleep. We step through the opening to the common room, where a couple of guests glance up to see their new housemate, but most remain occupied with their board games or phones. The current situation also occurs to me as I show her today’s delivery of food sitting on the long table. “Would you like anything now?” “No, thanks,” she says. “I’ve eaten.”
There’s more to show, but that can wait until the morning. “Well, that’s about it for here. Did you see the bathrooms when you came in?” She nods slowly. She’s ready to grab her bags and find her room but considerately watches me for the tour’s end. “Good,” I say. “Then we can go to the other side of the shelter where your room is.” We turn back to the reception desk, her flowing clothes spinning as she moves. At the reception desk, Gabrielle has her
room key. Sofia reaches for it and looks at me. “Also, I have an interview tomorrow with a university,” Sofia says. “To see if they’ll take my credits.” At first, I don’t know what to say. Has she really just fled all of that destruction to do an interview so quickly? So far, my greatest concerns in school have included a ten-minute Spanish conversation with my professor. That, and the almost nightly ritual of whether I should continue watching Netflix
or actually do some homework. Sofia doesn’t even know where she’ll be living in a week. “I’m so glad!” Gabrielle exclaims. “What are you studying?” “I’m a fourth-year nursing student.” “That’s awesome!” is the first thing that pops out of my mouth. She laughs a little, then adjusts the strap of her bag. Gabrielle suggests she take Sofia to her room as it’s in one of the two all-female rooms. “Good night, Sofia,” I say. “Good luck tomorrow.” She thanks me and follows Gabrielle through the open hallway overlooking the courtyard to the other side of the floor. The noise of traffic from the street below pours into the building through the open windows, the hum of four-cylinder and moped engines interrupted by the occasional blaring horn. Music from the common room joins the chorus, something with heavy bass and fast lyrics. “Can you imagine that?” I ask when Gabrielle returns. “She barely has 12 hours to prepare for an interview that could dictate where her entire life goes.” “And we can only guess what she’s been through,” Gabrielle says. Gabrielle is with several volunteers gathered around the reception desk the following afternoon. I’ve been wondering about Sofia ever since last night. During a lull in the conversation, I ask her about the interview. “She got in!” Gabrielle says with a beaming smile. “She starts next week.” Then she pauses as the rest of us lean in. “And they’re giving her a dorm room.”
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RCHD announces free COVID-19 testing at Anderson location ends Friday WENDY BARNES news editor
In the latest COVID-19 update release from the Riley County Health Department on April 27, Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs said free testing from the RADxUp team would not be available after Friday. However, other means of testing will still be available in the community. “Several pharmacies, urgent care centers, and most doctor’s offices will continue to offer testing,” Gibbs said in the release. “You
can also pick up free, at-home test kits at the health department, the public library and the Leonardville City Offices. Demand continues to decrease, but testing options will remain available in the community.” RCHD reported an additional COVID-19-related death. The death of the unvaccinated 74-year-old male brings the county total to 81 since the beginning of the pandemic. Ascension Via Christi has one COVID-19 hospitalization, according to the RCHD report.
The patient is fully vaccinated and boosted. The Kansas State campus experienced an increase in positive COVID-19 cases. In its most recent report, Lafene identified 13 new positive cases — raising the positivity rate from 3.88 percent to 12.75 percent for the week of April 18-22. However, the number of tests administered during that time decreased from 111 to 102. The health department continues providing COVID-19 vaccinations with or without an ap-
pointment. Walk-in vaccinations are available at 2030 Tecumseh Road from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday-Wednesday, noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday. Individuals can schedule appointments by calling (785) 565-6560. However, COVID-19 testing is no longer available at the location. Infographic by Julie Freijat Collegian Media Group
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Kansas State research study shows hemp helps stressed cows MARGARET LATENSER staff writer
Michael Kleinhenz, assistant professor in clinical sciences at the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine, led a recent research study showing the effect of feeding cattle industrial hemp. Kleinhenz said cows ingesting this particular strain of hemp laid down to rest more often and had lower stress levels than the control group consuming standard cow feed. “This was a 14-day feeding trial of industrial hemp with a high amount of cannabinoids in it,” Kleinhenz said. “Cannabinoids are the plant phytochemicals that are in hemp, CBD and marijuana.” Klein said industrial hemp is Cannabis sativa with less than 0.3 percent THC. “That 0.3 percent is the cutoff line between hemp and marijuana,” Kleinhenz said. Kleinhenz said the study had three goals. The first was to see if cannabinoids would accumulate inside the cows following the consumption of industrial hemp. “We found that the cattle do not highly concentrate cannabinoids in their systems, so there was just a little bit of accumulation,” Kleinhenz said. “We saw nothing that made us concerned about long-term accumulation over time.” He said it was extremely important to find the correct dose for cows that did not result in an accumulation of cannabinoids. “We needed a dosing schedule to figure out a tissue-residue profile,” Kleinhenz said. “The main reason to do this study was to figure out this accumulation factor that would play into how
long it stayed in the meat, liver and other body parts.” The blood samples tested to measure accumulation also showed a significant reduction in stress levels among the cows. “We measured their stress through cortisol, which is a hormone that spikes when you are nervous,” Kleinhenz said. “We found that the steers who were fed industrial hemp had lower cortisol levels at all times compared to the placebo control group.” Kleinhenz said the second goal was to study behavioral changes by monitoring each cow’s daily activity level. “The industrial hemp-fed cows actually started to lay down more,” Kleinhenz said. “It is a good thing for cattle to be laying down: they are great, big, thousand-pound animals on four-inch feet.” Kleinhenz said the third goal was to see if eating industrial hemp created any safety concerns for the cows. “Currently, industrial hemp and cannabinoids are not legal to be fed to animals,” Kleinhenz said. “So, we needed to figure out whether or not an animal can enter the food chain safely after being exposed to cannabinoids.” Kleinhenz said industrial hemp feed would benefit cows during times of stress. “If we give it to the cows at the time of transportation and we reduce stress, that stress associated with transportation has been documented to be linked to things such as respiratory disease or other illnesses when they arrive at a feed yard,” Kleinhenz said. “The hope is to reduce stress, then ultimately reduce illness.” Mikaela Weeder, graduate student in the College of Veterinary Medicine, said she was interested in whether the future
use of industrial hemp could help make life events less stressful for the cows. “It was really interesting: this is one of the first studies involving hemp and cattle to be published,” Weeder said. “I want to see how we can potentially use industrial hemp in the future of the cattle industry.” Olivia Hayward, freshman in accounting, said she never thought about cows being stressed and needing relief. “I mean, I get it: if I was out all day, I would be tired and stressed too,” Hayward said. “After hearing about this study, I want to keep reading about it because I never even thought of this topic.” More information about Kleinhenz’s published research study is available through the AG Journal website.
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Riley County to build new EMS station after determining response times too high LANDON REINHARDT sports editor
A new Emergency Medical Services station is set to go up in northern Riley County to shorten high ambulance response times. “County Commission have determined that our response times to northern Riley County are not acceptable,” EMS Director David Adams said. According to the Journal of the American Heart Association, cardiac arrest victims seen in the first six minutes have a near 20 percent survival rate. However, the survival rate drops to eight percent for victims seen 15 minutes after the incident. With the northern-most EMS station in Riley County being at the Public Works Facility, people living in the northern bounds of the county were seeing 30-minute wait times for emergency services. “Twenty to 30 minutes is a long time,” Kim Shorb, resident in northern Riley County, said, “and if you’re having
an emergency, that’s important.” After being bucked off a horse, Shorb fractured her scapula and six ribs, leaving her with a concussion. Shorb said it took EMS about 20 minutes to get to her. “I was in and out of consciousness,” Shorb said, “but it did take a while.” Retired Emergency Manager for Riley County Pat Collins said that the “Golden Hour” is being elongated with longer drives. The “Golden Hour” in emergency services refers to the window of opportunity — around an hour — that is of the utmost importance for emergency patients to see care. “You drive 35 minutes to the other end of the county, and you spend 20 minutes or 25 minutes on scene, then drive another 35 minutes, you haven’t got a patient back to a care facility within that ‘Golden Hour,’” Collins said. “There’s a lot greater chance you’re not going to survive from that.” The Riley County Commission agreed to purchase and build a new station but has not picked a location
yet. Two locations in the discussion are Leonardville and Randolph. “The average response time for us in northern Riley County is about 16 minutes, very far north, it’s up to 30 minutes, and that’s just too much,” Adam said. “That’s too long for anybody.” The new station should cut the average response time in half from 16 to eight minutes and the longest waits from 30 to 15 minutes. “When you have an emergency, time is of the essence,” Adams said. The new facility will have living quarters for two, an office, kitchen, living room and room to store an ambulance. “We’re excited,” Adams said. “Anytime you can enhance your responses to the community, that’s always a good thing.” Riley County hopes to have the new station up and running by the end of the year.
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LGBTQ community leaders come together for K-State conference CARTER SCHAFFER staff writer
The Kansas State LGBT Resource Center sponsored the first in-person Kansas LGBTQ+ Leadership Conference since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, held at the Student Union and Morrison Family Multicultural Student Center on April 22, included an art show, nine sessions over three blocks and a keynote speaker. Michael Larson, graduate student in drama therapy, helped organize the event, reaching out to schools and community organizations across Kansas. “Finding all the middle schools and high schools in the state of Kansas was our first step and getting information out through emails and
phone calls as well as social media graphics posting,” Larson said. Dr. Tori Gleason, graduate student in the master of public health program at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, gave her keynote presentation halfway through the event. She talked about her struggles growing up, being outed and problems the LGBTQ community faces with health care and laws surrounding it. An exhibition titled “Centering Queer Voices” featured artwork from LGBTQ students, community members and professionals. Lori Cruz, survivor intake specialist for the Center for Advocacy, Response and Education at K-State, had their unnamed piece featured. “I was in therapy with an art therapist, and they rec-
ommended me doing a piece about having support,” Cruz said. “To me, that meant community.” Cruz attended the conference alongside their artwork. They said their highlights of the event included the keynote speaker and a presentation titled “I Am Very Tired of Cisnormativity” by Sam Sharpe, graduate student in biology and a member of the Gender Collective. “Cisnormativity is the assumption that all humans are cis-gendered,” Sharpe said during their presentation. “The thing I am tired of is not cis-gendered people, but the assumption that everyone is cisgender and the implications of this assumption.” During the third block, student leaders of the K-State
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Will Rapp, statewide organizer for GLSEN Kansas, speaks at Kansas LGBTQ Leadership Conference on Friday April 22, 2022.
Sexuality and Gender Alliance, Gender Collective and oSTEM organizations discussed the panelists’ positions on issues centered around the LGBTQ community. “[The crowd] was asking questions about ‘How can faculty and professors work with students better in creating queer spaces?’ or ‘How do you get queer individuals to come to GSA meetings?’” RJ Salmen, sophomore in personal financial planning, said. “It was just a conversation between us and the 30–40-person crowd that was there.” Salmen serves in the Student Governing Association as a senator and serves in Gender Collective as an executive board member. They talked about SGA’s new Strategic Oversight Committee and its role in preserving initiatives.
“The committee creates reports and a documentation system where their reports include background information and actions taken by students,” Salmen said. “It has a list of actionable steps that we proposed.” Salmen said the committee will help get issues passed with the university, such as gender-neutral bathrooms, that otherwise would be forgotten. “A lot of individuals talked about how the administration outlasts students when it comes to issues because we are usually only here for four years,” Salmen said. “I think that [it’s] a really good solution to combatting the institutional problem of knowledge disappearing.” The conference concluded with Will Rapp, statewide organizer for GLSEN Kan-
sas, asking for one-word experiences from attendees and sharing a quote from the late poet bell hooks about power. Cruz said the event benefitted students in the LGBTQ community. “I think it provides an opportunity for students to see role models of people from the queer community who are successful,” Cruz said. “Growing up, I felt like I didn’t have a lot of role models, so this is an opportunity for that.” More information about the LGBT Resource Center is available through the organization’s website.
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R E V I E W : H u l u ’s ‘ T h e K a r d a s h i a n s ’ BREANNA PALMER staff writer
From “Keeping up with the Kardashians” to their newest series, “The Kardashians,” the famous reality TV family is back with another show on a new platform, and they’re taking it in a whole new direction. This new series about the Kardashian family already differs from the former show on the E! network. The show features vlog-type filming and each family member films in their own way. In the first episode, the filming was much more laid back — the interviews were less formal and cut throughout the episode. Another change fans will quickly pick up on is the family
sharing more intimate stories, letting fans feel even more connected to their lives. Kourtney shares about her new relationship with Travis Barker, and Kim and Kylie share in-depth behind-thescenes of their businesses. In the first episode, viewers get to see Kim’s reaction to and preparation for her “Saturday Night Live” debut. Watching the filming and production of the big event was really interesting because seeing Kim host the show was shocking. Several times throughout the episode, Kim expressed her concerns about hosting, asking, ‘Why her?’ She had no upcoming movies and is not a comedian. She did get some help from a few comedians she knew, such as Amy Schumer. Even with the family being off-camera for a while, it seemed
very natural and normal for the family during the first two episodes. Throughout the first episode, we see more of Khloé and her relationship with NBA basketball player Tristan Thompson as the two work on their parenting relationship. While the show does start off on a more intimate and family-focused note, the new series focuses more on the business portion of their lives — something that was not focused on as much in the original series. While drama is a huge part of reality TV, in this new series, the family doesn’t shy away from humor – covering strange topics like food and making fun of one another for the smallest things. It makes the show light-hearted and relatable at times. The Kardashian family —
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their business and family events. Fans can follow the new series on
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OPINION: Living intentionally after lockdown MADDY DANIELS asst. arts & culture editor
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During lockdown, going on walks became a more frequent activity.
As we seemingly emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, my head has been filled with thoughts buzzing around about how society has changed and will continue to change. While it was under dire circumstances, life in lockdown might have shone a light on a positive way of living. I want to preface this with the fact that the negatives of the pandemic were nothing but truly negative: from loved ones suffering from the virus, lost jobs and overall uncertainty leading to declines in mental health. We’re glad to be back to “normal” in the sense that the spread of the virus has slowed down, and schools, stores, restaurants and events are mostly in operation, but the urge to constantly be moving and going might not be something we want back. Working from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., five days a week at an office desk, only exploring the world for two weeks out of the year with vacation time, therefore leading to having no creativity, is what hu-
mans — particularly in the U.S. — have been conditioned into thinking is the only way to live this thing called life. But what about how we were living when we couldn’t do those things? We were doing yoga, baking banana bread, spending intentional time with family, FaceTiming friends and going outside – why did any of that need to stop after lockdown was over? We experienced a new way to function, of taking care of ourselves, that we seem to have forgotten as soon as the stay-athome orders were lifted. Of course, getting back to socializing in person and not being cooped up in one place is so important for mental well-being and something I’m so glad to have back, but did we need to leave behind those wonderful things we discovered in that hidden pocket of time? I feel as if I have whiplash: from growing up with the same expectations of school, work and doing the things I enjoy, to the slowing of life during the pandemic, to being
expected to go full force again. I can’t catch my breath. The uncertainty of what the future holds weighs on me, and the urge to do life in a completely untraditional way beckons. I wish our society prioritized living life slowly and having more time to do things we enjoy. Working from home has stuck around post-pandemic and seems to be a growing implementation for workplaces. While not for everyone, the flexibility to work where people are comfortable or even travel while working, choose hours that work for individuals, allow people more time to actually go out into the world and for the little things that should be enjoyed — that sounds like the start to a solution to me. Maddy Daniels is the Collegian’s assistant arts and culture editor and a junior in mass communications and graphic design. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Collegian. Please send comments to opinion@kstatecollegian.com.
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‘It’s OK to not have answers’: Graduating seniors give underclassmen advice ELENIA HENRY staff writer
With graduation approaching fast, the class of 2022 prepares for the throes of finals and the future. Undergoing a major academic and emotional transition, this year’s seniors have some wellearned wisdom to share with underclassmen. A big takeaway for many graduates is strategic time management, which can make the difference between a balanced college experience and a chaotic one. For Connor Davis, senior in computer science, navigating this has presented quite a challenge. “Balancing between school, work and having a social life is difficult,” Davis said. “Regardless of how much work you have, always put time aside for yourself because you’re not going to be productive unless
you’re rested and in a good state of mind.” Garrett Heitmann, senior in computer science, offered some advice on maintaining structure when deadlines pile up. “You have to schedule your time really intentionally in college,” Heitmann said. “Use the calendar app on your phone. It doesn’t take very long to just type a date in, and then whether or not you remember something, it will pop up on your phone when you need it to.” As students move up in their time at college, coursework and school involvement are bound to increase. Heitmann said that underclassmen should enjoy the free time that comes with freshman and sophomore year — responsibly. “[My favorite year] was easily freshman year, but
that’s because I was being a bad student,” Heitmann said. “That was a mistake, and I learned from it. Later, coursework got a lot more intensive, and I had to really learn how to schedule my daily life.” Davis said there is a positive side to this increasing rigor. “During freshman year, I got to do a lot more fun things, but this year I’ve enjoyed the classes I’m taking quite a bit more,” Davis said. “All throughout college, though, there’s this sense of freedom and getting to find out who you are.” Sam Brown, senior in construction science, said taking advantage of university resources can maximize the college experience. “There are so many resources available within each college here,” Brown said. “Finding internships and getting
involved in student organizations that are related to your major will seriously help you after graduation because employers like to see experience.”
Brown also suggested that undergraduate students align their goals with their actions as soon as possible. “Plan
ahead,” Brown said. “Have a specific career or goal in mind, or else you’ll end up wandering around aimlessly and miss out on a lot of the opportunities in front of you.” W h i l e productivity and organization are important to prioritize in college, the social and self-developmental aspects of this pe-
riod of life are just as vital. Molly Hendrick, senior in psychology, encouraged underclassmen to make the most of the adventures that only accompany the K-State experience. “You’re here for school, but ultimately you’re only going to be in college once,” Hendrick said. “Don’t spend all your time on academics, because you’re only going to have one chance to be in this place with these people and you need to do it right. You’re going to want to have fun memories to look back on.” Davis said that while the university environment can breed comparison, it is important to give yourself grace. “It’s OK to not have answers,” Davis said. “Most of the people around you don’t have answers, and that is just fine.”
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Wildcat Walk raises awareness for sexual assault victims We need to try and stop the bleeding instead of putting a bandaid on it. How can we stop it from happening in the beginning? That’s the major question that we have to deal with all the time. Stephanie Foran CARE Office Asst. Director
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(From left to right) Morgan Skinner, junior in psychology; Jackson McVey, junior in agribusiness; Sydney Tobis, junior in biology; Sophia Thuenemann, sophomore in human development & family science; Sara Haggard, senior in biochemistry and modern languages.
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Students gather on Anderson Lawn during the Wildcat Walk to support sexual assault awareness on April 28, 2022.
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Where Are They Now: ‘The Bachelor’ star Sean Lowe GRACE NEEDHAM staff writer
All responsibilities are forgone on sacred “Bachelor Mondays” when the newest season of “The Bachelor” premieres every year. Fans across the country gather with friends for huge watch parties, eager to witness a love story as it unfolds on their televisions. Many remember the whirlwind romance of Sean Lowe, a former Kansas State football player, and Catherine Giudici from the 17th season of the show. Lowe’s season premiered in 2013, just seven years after graduating from K-State. Lowe said he was unfamiliar with the show and had no idea what he was getting himself into. “Well, first of all, I didn’t sign up to be on the show,” Lowe said. “My sister signed me up, and I was aware of the show, but I didn’t really watch it, and so I kind of went into it very naively.” Not knowing what was to come, Lowe said he received sage advice from his father, who convinced him to take the opportunity. “My dad was one of my biggest supporters. He was like, ‘Listen — this could be just a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel the world and make memories that you’ll never forget,’ and so that’s essentially why I agreed to go on the show,” Lowe said. “It could be a free vacation – travel the world, make some memories, have some good times and that would be about it, never imagining it would actually lead to me meeting my wife.” After “The Bachelor,” Sean married Catherine in 2014, the pair sharing one of the few success stories to come out of the TV series. Lowe spoke about his popularity post-filming. “It’s kind of a crazy world because everyone is trying to get a hold of you and pull you in different directions, and they want you to be involved in different things,” Lowe said. “I’ve taken part in a lot of things that are kind of entertainment-based, I guess is the best way to say it. But at the same time, I’ve been
able to start a business — Home by Sean & Catherine Lowe — which is our furniture business that we run.” Home by Sean & Catherine Lowe has seen extreme success. Lowe said it has been very fulfilling for him, considering he gets to be in business with his good friend, who was also the best man at his wedding. “It’s fun to be in the business with my best friend, and we’ve been super blessed in that business,” Lowe said. “We’re one of the most searched companies on Wayfair.” Maintaining his company isn’t the only thing occupying Lowe’s time. Social media also plays a huge role in his life. “I enjoy having my normal job, which is this Home by Sean & Catherine Lowe, and at the same time, through the power of social media, we’re still able to do a lot of fun stuff in the public eye as well,” Lowe said. In recent years, those involved with “The Bachelor” franchise have met a lot of backlash on social media. Lowe said he recognizes the “ugliness” directed at former members of the show but that his family is blessed with very little negative activity online. Since the show, Lowe said he’s found great joy in updating fans on social media. With 1.3 million followers on his Instagram, @seanloweksu, Lowe posts frequently about his life in Dallas with his wife and three kids. “Ninety-nine point nine percent of people are extremely supportive and encouraging,” Lowe said. “In some respects, it’s been an extension of the show, because they followed along on our love journey, so to speak, on “The Bachelor,” and then through Instagram, they’ve been able to continue to follow along as we’ve had children and, you know, celebrated milestones in our marriage and things like that.”
Lowe expressed his appreciation for fans who have stuck by his side since he began his journey on “The Bachelor.” “All those people that were watching way back in 2013 are still keeping up with us today, so it’s been
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Sean Lowe, his wife Catherine Lowe and their three children pose at a K-State football game in September 2021. very positive for us and we’re grateful for those who follow along and have encouraging things to say to us,” Lowe said. Since graduating from K-State in May 2006, Lowe has made it back to Manhattan for games and visits, even bringing his family clad in
K-State gear. This past September, the family attended a football game and Jordy Nelson’s charitable softball game. Lowe said it was refreshing to be back. “It’s always great to be back in Manhattan and to be supported by all the people that came up to me,” Lowe said. “There’s such good people there.” During his time as a student, Sean Lowe got the chance to play football under legendary head coach Bill Snyder. “It was one of the toughest things I’ve ever done in my life, but also one of the more rewarding things I’ve ever done,” Lowe said. “Coach Snyder was big on discipline, and that’s why he was so successful in his tenure.”
Though he was unprepared for the rigor of Snyder’s football program, Lowe said he was grateful for the virtues he developed and the skills he learned. “I think it influenced a lot of the things that I do in my day-to-day life as far as just self-discipline and working hard and never giving up and things like that, the things that Coach Snyder instilled in all of us,” Lowe said. Lowe said he misses Manhattan and longs for long walks through campus, calling them “simple pleasures.” However, he said he’s most nostalgic for his football team. “It’s a brotherhood when you go through something as
difficult as that for four years, and I think I’m better for it,” Lowe said. “If you would ask me, ‘What do I miss the most?’ it would probably be the camaraderie of the friends that I had on the football team because you’re just spending so much time with these guys.” While Lowe is more wellknown in other parts of the country as a TV personality, many at K-State know him as both “The Bachelor” heartthrob and one of Snyder’s football players. Many avid watchers of the series hope for another success story like Lowe’s. Perhaps one day, another Wildcat will grace “The Bachelor” franchise’s cameras.
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Wildcats finish ninth in men’s Big 12 Golf Tournament LUKE LAZARCZYK staff writer
The Kansas State men’s golf team placed ninth with a 46-over par at the Big 12 tournament on Wednesday, April 27. Leading the team with the best score was freshman Nicklaus Mason. Mason finished round three 4-over par, ending the entire tournament at 8-over par 224. The score placed Mason in a tie for 25th place, his fourth top-20 finish of the season. Second on the team in score was senior Will Hopkins.
Hopkins finished tied for 33rd place at 11-over par 227. Hopkins’ round one was his best round of the tournament at 1-under par 71. Freshman Laurenz Schiergen continues with the best stroke average on the team as Big 12 play comes to an end. Schiergen tied for 40th place at 14-over par 230 for the tournament. Junior Tim Tillmanns finished the tournament at 17-over par 233, tied for 42nd place. Right behind him was sophomore Luke O’Neill, placing 43rd and shooting 18-over par. “This is still a very
young group, and they have a chance to be special,” head coach Grant Robbins said to K-State Athletics. “Sometimes you have to experience disappointments like this in order to build that toughness needed to compete at the highest level. The guys will learn from this. Hopefully it motivates them to get better this summer so we can take that next step.” Now finished with the regular season and Big 12 play, the Wildcats hope to be selected for the 2022 NCAA Men’s Golf Selection Show at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, on the Golf Channel.
Women’s golf closes out season at Big 12 Championship COOPER DETERS staff writer
On a trip to Hockley, Texas, the Kansas State women’s golf team shot 84-over par through 54 holes and tallied a score of 936, landing in ninth place in the Big 12 Championship. On the last day of golf, as a team, the Wildcats shot 32-over par for a score of 316. “Obviously very disappointed with the scores this week,” head coach Kristi Knight told
Kansas State Athletics. “The ladies wanted to have better results for sure. It’s hard when you are struggling to not press and to let it happen and let it come to you.” Leading on the scoreboard for the Wildcats was junior Haley Vargas, who finished in 26th place, scoring 13-over par. “I’m proud of Haley,” Knight told K-State Athletics. “She played a lot of good golf for three days.” After Vargas, four Wildcats scored in a cluster behind her.
In 40th place was senior Heather Fortushniak, shooting 24-over par. Finishing one stroke behind was sophomore Napua Glossner, shooting 25-over par. In 42nd place was junior Manon DoncheGay, who shot 26-over par. Lastly, freshman Remington Isaac shot 29-over par to place in 43rd. “It’s tough, but we will be back and be stronger,” Knight said. The tournament ends the 2021-22 campaign for the women’s golf team.
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Will Hopkins places the ball during the first round of the Big 12 Golf Championship at Prairie Dunes Country Club on April 26, 2021.
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The Breakdown: Men’s basketball transfers Jerrell Colbert, Cam Carter LUKE LAZARCZYK staff writer
The Kansas State men’s basketball team has shifted dramatically in the past few months. The hiring of Jerome Tang led to the departure of every player on the roster except Markquis Nowell and Ismael Massoud. Looking to turn everything around, Tang has been active in recruiting high schoolers and using the transfer portal for help. The first of the roster turn-around comes from former LSU center Jerrell Colbert and Mississippi State guard Cam Carter. These two — along with more to come — play a key role in the team’s success for the 202223 season. Fans will find out next season how these players will contribute and what type of basketball players they are. Here’s what to expect:
JERRELL COLBERT:
Colbert might be exactly what Wildcat fans have been waiting for. While only play-
ing in four games at LSU, Colbert’s talent and high school production are enough to provide excitement. Colbert comes to K-State as a center who can make a big difference. His athletic profile displays an upgrade at the center position. The four-star out of Cornerstone Christian Academy averaged 12 points and 11 rebounds a game in the 2019-20 season and participated in the USA Men’s Junior National Team minicamp in the summer of 2019. Colbert has a lot of unknowns about his collegiate game but is known for his athleticism. Standing at 6 feet 10 inches, Colbert can provide a spark for the Wildcats. With his height and mobility, Colbert gives Tang a rim protector on defense and a constant lob threat in the paint.
CAM CARTER:
Carter played in 27 games for the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 202122 campaign as a freshman but received little playing
time, averaging 8.2 minutes per game. The former Bulldog recorded 15 points on three three-pointers against Alabama and seven assists against Montana. While shooting and passing aren’t what he’s known for, Carter displayed the potential to thrive in those situations. His high school coach Steve Smith and Mississippi State coach Ben Howland said to the Cowbell Corner in April 2021 that he excels in defensive play and overall athleticism. With an open roster, Carter sits as the starting shooting guard next to Nowell. The duo could provide an aggressive defense that swarms the backcourt of opponents next season while creating an exhilarating bond on offense.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Carter and Colbert will have a chance to produce for the Wildcats next year, regardless of past playing time. They’re expected to make noise from the get-go and will likely be major contributors
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Athletics Director Gene Taylor with new head men’s basketball coach Jerome Tang. towards any success next season. Head coach Jerome Tang’s next prize might result
in highly-rated transfer Antoine Davis. The former Detroit Mercy Titan shaved his choices down to five teams,
with K-State among the favorites.
OPINION: Transfer portal brings player success COOPER DETERS staff writer
The question looming over everyone: is the transfer portal a good or bad thing? Generally, athletes and fans have differing opinions. Kansas State men’s basketball has lost a majority of its roster to the transfer portal, and there are mixed reasons for players transferring. Take a look at standout player Nijel Pack, who recently committed to Miami. From his point of view, you would transfer, too. If the coach who coached you into the player you are today — the same coach who helped you jump
from 12.7 points a game in the 2020-21 season to 17.4 points a game this season — if that coach left, you would leave too. You can say that you wouldn’t, but you would. I will never have a bad thing to say about Nijel. He brought the basketball team a lot of excitement, and he is doing the same thing that anyone would do when they get a job. They pick a job that gives them the best opportunity for success in the future. Sure, maybe he won’t score as much wherever he goes, but the opportunity to succeed is still there. When you look at this from a fan perspective, people will say, “He gave up on
this team.” It can look like that from the outside, but truth be told, college sports is a business. It’s not easy to sit and watch people you’ve known and grown with for the past two years just leave or get fired. Another vital point about the portal being better for a player’s success is Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Burrow wouldn’t have played at Ohio State at all while he was in college, as he would have had to compete against three very big names: Dwayne Haskins, J.T. Barrett and Tate Martell. From a fan perspective, it might look like Burrow “ran away from competition,” but
when you think about it, Burrow transferred to LSU to give himself the best opportunity for his future. Ohio State will always be a powerhouse in college football and in the Big 10, but Burrow chose to leave to go to a more competitive SEC at the time. So no, Burrow didn’t “run from competition,” he bet on himself and became a Heisman Trophy winner, national champion and first-overall pick. The last point to make is that sometimes the school these athletes originally choose just isn’t the right fit for them. My personal example, in this case, is Mac McClung. Originally, McClung
was at Georgetown for two years. He didn’t quite get the minutes he wanted but also didn’t quite fit into the system like he did after transferring to Texas Tech. McClung’s stats went up or were the same as they were during his two years at Georgetown. When he transferred, he looked like he flowed a lot smoother and fit into the offense better, which resulted in better confidence in his game. Not to mention Texas Tech used him in the right way, raising his draft stock and it putting him in the best position to succeed. While you might not agree with some players leaving their selected schools,
there are reasons that they leave. Student-athletes know what commitment is, and none of them would shy away from a challenge because it’s “too hard.” Cooper Deters is a staff writer for the Collegian and a sophomore in mass communications. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Collegian. Please send comments to opinion@kstatecollegian.com.
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Know Your Opponent: Oklahoma Sooners CHASE HAGEMANN staff writer
Kansas State baseball has been on a tear lately, winning six of eight games before losing a mid-week contest to Nebraska. The loss reminded the Wildcats of their road struggles and is something K-State will have to fix to stand a chance in Norman, Oklahoma, against the Oklahoma Sooners. Regardless of the outcome, the three-game set could shake up conference standings. K-State sits at 3-9 in Big 12 play — eighth-place in the conference — while
the Sooners sit comfortably at fifth (7-5), behind four ranked teams. Meet the Oklahoma Sooners:
HITTING:
Offense — offense — offense. Similar to K-State, OU knows how to square up a ball and hit it a long way. The Sooners rank third for the best offense in the Big 12, recently surpassing K-State, which now sits at fourth-best. OU bats for an average of .291, just two percentage points ahead of K-State’s .289 batting average. Four Sooners hit over that mark of .291, including Jimmy
Crooks (.293 BA), Tanner Tredaway (.335 BA), Peyton Graham (.344 BA) and Blake Robertson (.386 BA). The good news for the Wildcats is that they also have four batters hitting above OU’s team batting average, along with twice as many home runs (60), a better OPS (.871 to OU’s .845) and slugging percentage (.497 to OU’s .434). However, OU’s hard-nosed playstyle puts them ahead in the run column for the season at 280, compared to K-State’s 262 run tally.
PITCHING:
Sooner Friday starter Jake Bennett boasts a 3.68 era with a win-loss record of 3-2, compared with K-State’s Blake Adams’s 4-4 record. Bennett has punched out 64 batters in 58.2 innings of work, which could be a problem for Wildcat hitters if they don’t work the pitch count and swing at good pitches.
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Where Are They Now: Football Ring of Honor inductee Steve Grogan COOPER DETERS staff writer
As an Ottowa High School graduate from Ottowa, Kansas, Steve Grogan led the Cyclones in two state title runs and one state runner-up. The 1971 graduate did enough to earn himself a chance at something he always wanted to do — play at the Division I level. “I mainly thought I could play at Kansas State, and the people that I met here on my recruiting visit were great,” Grogan said. “Overall, they seemed like people that I truly wanted to be around, so I made my decision to go to K-State, and I don’t regret a minute of it.” In two starting seasons at quarterback for Kansas State (1973-74), Grogan threw for 2,214 yards and 12 touch-
downs while running for 585 yards on 339 carries for six touchdowns. His phenomenal play made him part of memorable games, including a big one in 1973 against a longtime conference foe. “We played Colorado in Boulder, and it was a close game the entire time — all the way down to the wire, but we ended up pulling it out off of a last-second field goal,” Grogan said. “That game was so memorable, and the way we won was just fun.” The Wildcats toted a modest 19-25 record while Grogan suited up in purple and white, and his future was unclear when he got hurt late in his K-State career. Despite the injury, the New England Patriots selected him with the 116th pick in the fifth round. “It was crazy. I didn’t really know what would happen since I sustained a neck injury
in my senior year at K-State,” Grogan said. “I was told I could either go in the first round or I could go undrafted, so I really didn’t know what was happening, but the day of the draft, I took the day off, and I was student-teaching in Junction City, and when I got done, I was waiting around in my dorm room when the Patriots called and said that they were drafting me. I was excited, but I didn’t go berserk, and the first thing I did was call my folks about it.” While Grogan still had a lot to learn about being a professional athlete, he carried an important attribute with him from college — how to persevere through adversity. “I was grateful to have gone to K-State,” Grogan said, “I learned how to get knocked down and get back up and still compete alongside my teammates. We didn’t win a lot of
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games, and we weren’t particularly good, but that’s what the coaches here really instilled in me and taught me to do, and it carried to the NFL.” Though he was drafted, Grogan wasn’t out of the woods yet. The rookie quarterback was still seeking to make a name for himself among the best in the NFL and on his own roster. “Jim Plunkett was taken [by the Patriots] four years before me in the 1971 NFL draft, and he was the first overall pick,” Grogan said. “Not to mention that they brought two other veteran quarterbacks to play in the preseason, so it felt like I was the odd man out in that situation, but it just so happened that one of them retired and Jim Plunkett got hurt in the final preseason game, and I was the last guy that could play back-up [quarterback].” The situation wasn’t ide-
al for Grogan because he had high expectations for himself, but the opportunity granted him playing time against some of the league’s highest competition — something he always dreamt about. “I was starting all of a sudden and got thrown into it, and it was lots of ups-anddowns of me starting and then me not starting, but I did get the privilege of playing against some phenomenal players like Jack Lambert from Pittsburgh and Bruce Smith from Buffalo,” Grogan said. “Both of them are renowned as some of the best of their era, and I’m glad to have played against them.” Grogan stuck around in New England for 16 years, throwing for 26,886 yards and 182 touchdowns in 149 games. Once he called it a career, he ventured into the business world.
“After I retired from football, I bought a sporting goods store that Rocky Marciano’s brother owned,” Grogan said. “We have owned that since we bought it, and now my oldest son runs it. … We also own a small retail business.” The K-State football Ring of Honor inductee’s also proud of his time in Manhattan, Kansas, despite the mediocre record the Wildcats had during his career. He takes joy in how the program turned out and is rooting for the K-State 47 years after he laced his cleats up for the last time. “I want everyone to know that I am very proud to be a Kansas State Wildcat,” Grogan said. “Ever since Snyder came back, it’s been a lot easier to be a fan and not as stressful, but regardless I will — and always will be — a Kansas State Wildcat.”
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Track and Field finishes high at John Jacobs Invitational KELSEY BIGELOW staff writer
The Kansas State track and field team enjoyed its visit to neighboring Oklahoma this past weekend, securing several top-three finishes. Friday and Saturday, the team competed in Norman, Oklahoma, at the John Jacobs Invitational. Friday’s efforts were highlighted by juniors Cailan Steward and Katie Kasunic, who finished top two in the women’s 5,000-meters. Saturday was spotlighted by four first-place finishes. Steward picked up the first of the gold medals in Friday’s 5,000-meters, finishing first of 13 competitors with a time of 18:14.31. Kasunic, just ten ticks behind her, secured second place for the Wildcats. On the men’s side of the 5,000 meters, junior Jack Moore clocked in at 15:16.63 to earn a silver medal. Rounding out Friday’s top finishes, sophomore Kade McCall earned a bronze medal. In his final attempt in the hammer throw, he launched the weight 65.19m/213-10. Saturday was a busier day at the track for the Wildcats. Thirteen individuals placed in the top three of their re-
spective events, and K-State secured two top-three finishes in the 4x400 relay. Hawaii native and senior Tommi Hintnaus started things on a high note for the Wildcats with a vault of 4.00m/131.50 in the women’s pole vault. She earned second place. Sophomore Jesse Pinkley followed suit on the men’s side, also earning a silver medal. He cleared the bar at 5.00m/164.75. Fellow teammate and classmate Brian Simon placed third in the event with a vault of 4.85m/15-11. From one mat to another, the Wildcats picked up hardware in the women’s high jump. Freshman Madelyn McCabe cleared 1.65m/5-5 to earn a third-place finish. For the men, fellow freshman Kamyren Garrett also earned a top finish in the high jump as he leaped over the bar at 2.11m/6-11. Garrett secured a second-place finish. From the mat to sand, junior Devon Richardson found himself reaching a new personal best and marking up a firstplace win in the men’s triple jump. Richardson bounded 15.72m/51-7. As the field events rounded out, K-State wasted no time warming up for the running events. Clocking in with a 3:50.22 in the men’s 1,500-meter run
was junior Hadley Splechter. That time locked up the victory for Splechter. Senior Stephen Kielhofner didn’t finish far behind, recording a 3:54.47 1,500-meter run and checking out in third place. The distances shortened and K-State continued its success. In the men’s 110-meter hurdles, junior Donovan Turner finished with a time of 14.26 and a bronze medal. Another bronze was earned in the men’s 400-meter dash as freshman Antonio Hanson clocked in at 46.72. Rounding out the individual placings for the men was senior Travis Hodge, who celebrated a first-place finish in the 800-meter. Hodge secured the victory with a time of 1:51.73. For the ladies, another top finish was recorded for junior Kassidy Johnson. Johnson walked away with a silver medal after clocking in at 2:06.72 in the women’s 800-meter. Senior Lavaun Stephenson earned the Wildcats some final points as she finished third in the 400-meter hurdles. Stephenson recorded a 1:00.84 time. Finally, the Kansas State women’s 4x400 team made up of juniors O’Shalia Johnson and Shalysa Wray, senior Alex Ferguson and super-senior Macy Heinz
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Pole vaulter Brian Siman goes over the bar at the Ward Haylett Invitational in Manhattan on May 7, 2021. finished atop all teams. The group finished with a 3:37.92. The men’s relay team also competed well, as junior Sean Wilson, sophomore Kyle Gale, super-senior Tejaswin Shankar and freshman Antonio Hanson came in second with a time of 3:08.11.
The Wildcats split up this week as they went to two separate meets, with half the team competing April 27-30 in the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa, and the rest of the team making the jaunt to Lubbock, Texas, April 29-30 for the Corky/Crofoot Shootout.
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