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Paintball Club revives, faces challenges
Kickstarter funds alumni children’s book, dreams
By Shelton Burch the collegian
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or the first time since 2007, the K-State Paintball Club has qualified for the National Collegiate Paintball Association’s qualifying tournament after years of being unable to meet some requirements to participate in the National Collegiate Paintball Association’s qualifying tournaments. However, their path to the mid-April tournament was cut short by funding roadblocks. The club last competed nationally in 2007, according to Rob Nixon, faculty adviser of the club and associate director of university printing services. In the years between 2007 and 2013, though the group started to build itself back up, membership remained an issue. The reason for decline, Nixon said, was likely the club’s intense focus on competing in tournaments. “For a short period, the club
By Karen Sarita Ingram the collegian Eco-responsibility is something that has weighed on the minds of Chris Laingen and Kevin Kelly for years. But, even more importantly than doing something about it themselves, they wanted to find a good way to pass on the desire to act to others. This led to a joint project between the two K-State alumni: a children’s book. “We talked about writing a children’s book for a long time,” Kelly said. “From the art side, I wanted to get into animating and digitizing kids’ books for a long time. And Chris had a baby two years ago, and he wanted to relate these things to a child.” The result was “The Old Red Barn,” written by Laingen, who received his Ph.D. in geography in 2009, and illustrated by Kelly, who received his M.F.A. in printmaking in 2008. Kelly said they tried to make it appeal to as broad a range of ages as possible; those who are too young to grasp the meaning of the story will still be able to follow the narrative through the large colorful illustrations. The book teaches children about the history of farmlands, the danger of increasingly dwindling family farms in America and the need for eco-responsibility. “The growing disappearance of American farms is tragic,” Kelly said. Both Kelly and Laingen grew up on farms with big red barns, so having the barn as the focus of the book to tell the story was relatable to them, Kelly said. In order to make the book as eco-responsible as the story, itself, they opted to have it made in the U.S. on recycled paper. “Millions of books are made each year, and only about 5 percent of publishers use recycled paper,” Kelly said. “If you’re writing a book about eco-responsibility, you might as well do something eco-responsible.” They have also teamed up with the company Eco-Libris, who has pledged to plant a tree for every book sold. Laingen and Kelly have a goal of selling 3,000 books, which would mean 3,000 new trees are planted. They have launched a Kickstarter campaign to help their project. “Kickstarter is really designed to test the market,” Kelly said. “If this does work on Kickstarter, this means other publishers will see this is a relevant thing and it deserves to be in major bookstores.” “The Old Red Barn” will be on Kickstarter through the end of May. Donations start at $1 and incentives, such as copies of the book, are available for those who pledge more. As of Tuesday, the book had raised just over $4,000 of its $30,000 goal.
focused only on tournament play, which led to a membership decline,” Nixon said. “The current leadership has rebuilt a program that encompasses the diversity of the sport.” Nixon said the new club leadership introduces players to the sport by playing a more recreational style during the first half of the year before allowing a more competitive style later on. In paintball, there are two traditional types of play: “Woodsball” and “Speedball,” Jake Dickson, owner of Elite Sports in Salina said. Elite Sports began sponsoring the team this semester. “Woodsball is more of your recreational type of play,” Dickson said. “It allows people to get a little more sneaky and put on their camo stuff, and it’s more like a tactical type thing.” Dickson said Woodsball typically takes places in environments filled with natural obstacles, such as the woods. According to Dickson, games in this style are typical-
ly longer, in part because the arena can be big, sometimes as big as 45 or 50 acres. Speedball, by contrast, is often done with inflatable “bunkers” in a more confined playing field. “It’s more of a fast-paced game,” Dickson said. “When you go out onto the field, you usually know where everyone is just because it’s so much smaller of a space.” The club competed in the third of a series of four events teams use to qualify for the national tournament in February, the club’s president Clinton Meyer said. The club took two teams to participate. “Usually a school will send just one team to an event like that,” Meyer, senior in chemistry, said. “I wanted to make sure that every player on my team that wanted to go would make it, and I wanted to make sure every player on my team that wanted to go would play.” Meyer said the team took 14th place in the tournament out of
more than 23 teams. “We were able to qualify for nationals,” Meyer said. “However going to and participating in nationals was not in the budget this year.”
Funding A major struggle the club currently faces is funding. Meyer said the club receives funding from the Office of Student Activities and Services like other sport clubs, but that funding alone is not enough to allow them to attend other events, such as nationals. This year, the club received $1,300 from OSAS. Meyer said that though the club is grateful for the funds they receive, the costs – such as tournaments – still fall largely on the players. If the club had attended nationals, the cost would have been $600-$700 per team, depending on when they registered, according to the association’s website.
Courtesy Chris Fisackerly, junior in criminology, wraps the bunker to throw down the dorito side of the field during the opening match of the National Collegiate Paintball tournament against Texas A&M. A dorito in paintball is a triangular paintball bunker that slightly resembles the chip.
Senior concert showcases hard work of dance students By Alyssa Smith the collegian As the year comes to an end, seniors of K-State’s dance program put in numerous hours to prepare for their senior concert that will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday in Forum Hall. The dance classes at K-State are student-run, allowing more student-control over how their classes are set up and their dances choreographed. The four seniors in theater, Meredith Dodd, Mica Bengston, Karissa Spohn and Victoria Menear were held accountable for raising enough money to fund their senior concert. With that in mind, they contacted local businesses Fuzzy’s Taco Shop and Orange Leaf, both of which were willing to help with the necessary fundraising. Money
raised went toward promotional cards, paper, printing and lighting, according to Dodd. Dodd and Spohn were responsible for setting up the fundraiser through Orange Leaf, which took place April 21. “We found them very willing to help support our cause,” Dodd said. Dodd will be featured in two self-choreographed performances during the concert, including her new performance titled, “Moments of Grace.” “It’s about creating moments of grace and taking a moment to see the beauty in things,” Dodd said. The song featured in this performance was played during her wedding in January. Her second performance is titled, “Herculeum.” Dodd said inspiration for the piece came from her computer pro-
gramming class and how all the different components in computer programs work together. “As dancers, we have to work together,” Dodd said. The goal of this performance is to show the “strength and power” within dancers, she said. Dodd’s fundraising partner, Karissa Spohn, said the dancers have put in numerous hours each week to prepare for Sunday’s performance. Spohn said the dancers often put in at least 10 hours each week just practicing. With that being said, the dancers must balance their time between dance practice, schoolwork and jobs. “It’s not really that hard (to balance) as long as you stay on top of things,” Spohn said. “But, as soon as you get behind in one thing, it starts getting more difficult.”
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The senior concert will be Menear’s second concert this academic year, and she will be performing in several different pieces on Sunday. She will be featured in a jazz number, as well as a modern, a ballet, and a contemporary style performance. “I’m excited to see how all the pieces look completed,” Menear said. “We are able to show all of our hard work to our family, friends and faculty.” Menear said the importance of the senior concert to her is to not only show what she is capable of as a choreographer, but also what she is capable of as a dancer and performer. After graduation, Menear plans on putting together a film reel featuring the dances she has performed in as well as dances that she has helped choreograph. She said she then hopes to show the reel to future employees.
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Niedermayerova leaves mark on tennis program By John Zetmeir the collegian
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enior Petra Niedermayerova has written her name all over the K-State history books during her time as a Wildcat, and she hasn’t stopped yet. Last week, No. 55 Niedermayerova was selected to compete in the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Singles Championships in Athens, Georgia. The senior from Brno, Czech Republic became the first Wildcat to be selected to compete at nationals four times. Another Wildcat first came earlier this season when Niedermayerova recorded over 100 career singles match wins. Entering nationals, the senior will boast a record of 104-42. “It’s a really nice feeling when I think about it but most of the time I really don’t think about it,” Niedermayerova said about her career wins mark. Niedermayerova has faced many challenges during her time at K-State. One of her biggest challenges came this past season when, after nearly 30 years at the helm, Steve Bietau elected to step down as head coach. Though Liz Ullathorne was named interim head coach, with such a young squad, Niedermayerova stepped up into a leadership role. “It’s great for (the freshmen),” Ullathorne said. “(Because) we have so many freshmen, we need someone to lead them and kind of show them the ropes. Especially with five of our six freshmen being foreign too, like Petra. So Petra and Amina (St. Hill) have done a great job in mentoring the freshmen.” One perk that this 2013-14 season had was the opening of Mike Goss Tennis Stadium. The brand new facility was something Niedermayerova said she was appreciative of, despite only getting to play on it for one season. Before, the Wildcats had to travel to Wamego to play their “home” matches, but now they have
Parker Robb | the collegian Senior tennis player Petra Niedermayerova prepares a backhand return against Northern Iowa’s Jieke Stroobant on Jan. 31 at the Body First Tennis and Fitness Center. Petra led the Wildcats to victory over the Panthers with her 6-2, 6-2 defeat of Stroobant.
some purple courts of their very own. “It’s a huge difference, an incredible difference,” Niedermayerova said. “Many people said that we couldn’t actually call (Wamego) our home facility, because we had to drive there for half of an hour. It was really hard for the fans to get there.” Not only does Niedermayerova hold the singles wins record, but the
doubles record as well. A big reason for that was getting to play with her best friend and teammate, junior Amina St. Hill, this past season. The two went 9-6 together this season. Their chemistry off the court is something that they believed carried over to their play. “Amina has really improved at doubles, just by playing with Petra,” Ullathorne said. “She’s really upped
her game. I kind of joke a little bit ‘cause sometimes I think they are like an old married couple; they bicker at each other and keep it real and it’s funny to watch. They have really good chemistry so I think that’s part of their success.” It’s not only on the court that Niedermayerova, an economics major, has excelled. The two-time ITA All-American was named an
academic first team All-Big 12 selection in three of her four seasons at K-State, along with being named a 2013 Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-American At-Large First Team athlete. On Tuesday, Niedermayerova was named to the All-Big 12 first team for the fourth time in her career. The NCAA tournament begins on May 21.
K-State ends six-game losing streak with 10-4 win over Wichita State By Spencer Low the collegian
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After two weekend series with disappointing results, the K-State offense powered the team to a win last night 10-4 with 15 hits at Eck Stadium in Wichita. The Wildcats (24-25, 4-14 Big 12) were in dire need of a check in the win column, and they found one against Wichita State (25-24, 9-6 Mountain West) thanks to plenty of good swings of the bat. Three-hit games by a couple of seniors, center fielder Ross Kivett and third baseman R.J. Santigate, led the way for K-State, while four other players enjoyed two-hit games: senior first baseman Shane Conlon, junior second baseman
Carter Yagi, senior catcher Blair DeBord, and freshman designated hitter Tyler Stover. The offense also drew five walks, including two from junior shortstop Austin Fisher. After falling behind 1-0 in the first inning, the Wildcats used five runs in the fourth and fifth innings to jump back on top. A four-run eighth inning put the nail in the coffin for the Shockers, thanks to two-run singles by DeBord and Yagi. Freshman Jake Fromson pitched well in his first career start, allowing one run in three innings with two walks and three strikeouts. He was followed by two shaky innings by freshman Jordan Floyd, who gave up two runs in as many innings, while sophomore Jordan Witcig tossed two more scoreless innings. Senior Jared Moore allowed another run in an inning of work
while notching a couple of strikeouts, while freshman Ethan Landon finished out the game with a scoreless ninth inning. The Bat Cats play next this weekend as they return to Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan to take on Oklahoma State, followed by the last series of the season the weekend after that at home against Texas. Currently sitting in last place in the Big 12 standings, the Wildcats will need to finish strong if they hope to earn a spot in the Big 12 tournament. They are two games behind the Oklahoma Sooners who hold the eight-seed. Parker Robb | the collegian Freshman first baseman Tyler Stover tags Baylor’s Duncan Wendel out as he runs past on April 17 at Tointon Family Stadium.
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Aerie gets ‘real’ with its newest ad campaign By Laura Meyers the collegian
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erie, the sister store of American Eagle, recently released a new Spring 2014 lingerie advertisement campaign that has, “No supermodels. No retouching. Because … The real you is sexy.” On photos first released by the campaign, models are shown un-photoshopped with their tattoos, natural curves and “imperfections,” with “#aeriereal” branded on each photo. One of the campaign’s first photos encompassed a letter from the Aerie company that read, “Dear Aerie girls, We think it’s time for a change. We think it’s time to GET REAL and THINK REAL. We want every girl to feel good about who they are and what they look like, inside and out. This means NO MORE RETOUCHING OUR
GIRLS AND NO MORE SUPERMODELS. Why? Because there is no reason to retouch beauty. We think THE REAL YOU IS SEXY. Xoxo, aerie.” ArieReal is not the first campaign of its kind. Dove’s “Real Beauty” campaign, “Seventeen” magazine and “Verily” magazine have all been accomplices in “natural beauty” advertising campaigns. “It’s about time,” Birgit Wassmuth, director of the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications, said. “We’ve been lying to the public for so many years. I remember the Dove campaign ... but there hasn’t been anything that I can remember like that for years until now, with this campaign – the Aerie campaign.” The motivations behind this campaign seem to be genuine and “real,” but will the new ad make any changes in the world of advertising?
According to a Huffington Post article by Ellie Krupnick, “The brand, founded in 2006, is aimed at the 15-21 year old demographic, meaning young women in high school and college.” This campaign, therefore, will reach ladies that are developing from girls into young women–an arguably crucial maturing point. A study done by Dove’s “Real Beauty” campaign team titled, “The Real Truth About Beauty: A Global Report,” revealed that “only 2 percent of women around the world would describe themselves as beautiful.” The negative effects of the media’s current portrayal of “beauty” are not only felt by women, but are also noticed by men. “Women in today’s society, particularly young women our age, face a lot of self esteem issues because of men thinking that they should look more like supermodels
or high class actresses, which they don’t need to,” Nick Strecker, sophomore in political science and prelaw, said. “They need to be themselves.” Therefore, Aerie seems to be headed in the right, or “real,” direction. The next step in this campaign is to see how the public reacts as consumers. “Like anything in advertising, (the campaign’s success is) up to the public,” Wassmuth said. “Everything and anything in an advertisement a public decides, and the public decides with money. If the public supports this idea, I know women will make an effort to purchase those products. And time will tell.” Aerie’s new, “real” advertising tactic has been seen to have the ability to change shopping habits of potential customers. “I typically don’t shop at Aerie, just because there’s not one here (in
Manhattan),” Chelsea Murry, junior in life sciences and pre-nursing, said. “But, if I go home, I’ll go there instead of Victoria’s Secret. I think the campaign would make me want to shop there more than Victoria’s Secret, just because of the message they’re putting out now.” The motivation behind Aerie’s “Get Real” campaign has proved to be a very real and detrimental issue with young women. What is left to see now that the company has launched their new campaign is not just the public’s reaction, but if Aerie stays loyal to its new values. “I think the company has absolutely nothing to lose; as long as they really, 100 percent, stick to what they say,” Wassmuth said. “I would hate to see, a few years or months from now, some investigative reporter finding out and analyzing some of these pictures, and saying, ‘Wait a minute guys, you lied to us.’”
‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ is anything but amazing The Amazing Spiderman 2 ★★✩✩✩
Movie review by Connor Kelley Like its predecessor, “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” is going to have a hard time justifying its existence to discerning moviegoers. A mere five years after the original Spider-Man trilogy ended, Sony and Marvel rebooted the series with the utterly forgettable “The Amazing Spider-Man,” a film that left many viewers wondering why they needed to hear the same story again when the original was still fresh in their minds. Now, we find ourselves asking the same question about “The Amazing Spider-Man 2.” The film tries to carve out its own identity, but ends up crafting one that’s inferior to many of the Spider-Man films that came before it. This installment finds Peter Parker, played by Andrew Garfield, enjoying the great power that comes with being
Spider-Man. However, great responsibility soon rears its ugly head, forcing Parker to make some tough choices about the people he loves. The most important of these choices relates to a promise he made in the first film: that he would keep his girlfriend Gwen Stacy out of his life for her own safety. Stacy, played by the wonderful Emma Stone, isn’t keen on having her choices made for her though. The film is at its best during candid moments between the two of them. Parker and Stacy have excellent chemistry and play off each other quite nicely. The film seems most confident when the two of them are sharing the screen. The rest of the movie, however, is a different story. “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” is weighed down by an exceptionally weak script that wastes the talents of an extraordinary cast. There are so many threads and subplots to slog through that they all end up feeling unfocused and neglected by the end of the film. One of the biggest disappointments is the lack of a
compelling villain. There are no less than three of Spider-Man’s nemeses in the film, but somehow there is no primary antagonist. The closest we get is Electro, played by Jamie Foxx, a put-upon outcast without an iota of motivation to want Spider-Man dead. Also along for the ride is Parker’s childhood friend Harry Osborn, played by Dane DeHaan. Sadly, their relationship is almost entirely glossed over. Osborn is carted out to convince the audience that he and Parker are the closest of friends before his predictable and underwhelming turn to evil. If nothing else, “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” occasionally satisfies on a purely visual level. Bright colors abound, as do special effects that must have cost a fortune to produce, but they fail to make the film any more captivating. The action sequences are particularly weak. The sterile, computer-generated graphics and overuse of slow motion cause the film to lack any sense of physicality. At times it’s hard not to be impressed, but these scenes
consistently fail to register on an emotional level. The pacing of the story is also somewhat bizarre, never managing to build any lasting tension. The ending is especially disappointing, made as if to say, “Yes, we’re making another one of these and yes, you will pay to see it.” “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” has fallen prey to one of the most prevalent problems in modern superhero movies. It’s required to set up both sequels and spin-offs, at least four of which are already in the works. The movie simply can’t handle this great responsibility, and the plot begins to buckle underneath the added power. Seeing “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” is a bit like watching a friend play a video game. There’s some cool stuff happening on the screen, but it’s hard to care about any of it, and there’s definitely something better you could be doing with your time. Connor Kelley is a junior in accounting. Please send comments to edge@kstatecollegian.com.
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Visiting Artist Michael Lorsung to lecture, build soda kiln Willard Hall 25 5:30-6:30 p.m. Movies on the Grass: “Back to the Future” Haymaker Hall 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 8 Michele Munson: A Decade of Aspera Town Hall, Leadership Studies Building 10:30 a.m. to noon
Let Us Help You Get Through Finals Without Failing Finals Edition: Friday, May 9th
Grad Bash Johnson Terrace, K-State Alumni Center 4-6 p.m. A Recital of Theatrical Proportions UMB Theater, Beach Museum of Art, 7-8 p.m.
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Saturday, May 10
UPC Film: “The Awkward Moment” Little Theatre, K-State Student Union 8 p.m.
Baseball: K-State vs Oklahoma State Bark in the Park Tointon Family Stadium 2 p.m.
K-State After Hours: Go Bananas! Monkey around Before Finals Bosco Student Plaza, 8-11 p.m.
Bates Dance Studios presents “Dance Shine” McCain Auditorium 7 p.m.
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Summer offers students more options for budgeting, investing quote from Spider-Man goes, however, “With great power, comes great responsibility.” To avoid that situation, here are five things you can do to ensure fiscal responsibility with your summer earnings.
1. Start a ROTH IRA or other retirement account
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s the summer months quickly approach, post-semester ideas are becoming more than just distant future plans. Many students probably intend to take classes, travel or work at recently acquired internships or jobs. The summer is often a good time for students. Not only are workloads generally lighter, but many have the earning power of working a 40-hour work week that may not be feasible when school is in regular session. While the summer can offer greater income, that is usually coupled with greater expenses. Too often, students, who are not used to getting paychecks in the thousands overstretch their budgets and money from the summer that was originally intended to get them through the semester suddenly vanishes. As a
As I’ve mentioned throughout the semester, when it comes to saving for the future, time is your best friend. Easily the best thing you can do for yourself regarding long-term financial security is to start saving as early as possible. Investing in a ROTH IRA or a 401(k) can help you get a fast start, while also helping you prevent the temptation to go blow all your money on a new TV. This is usually either post-tax or tax-deferred money, meaning that less of your money will be used immediately for taxes and will likely experience more growth. While it is important to treat yourself, you will be much better off if those treats come from the remaining funds after savings. If you have a way to maintain your income level throughout the year, you can also set up automatic transfers to these retirement funds so that you will have regular contribu-
tions after your initial deposit. Many funds offer minimum initial deposits as low as $250, a number that is manageable for most students that are making money during the summer. Remember, pay yourself first.
2. Use the “envelope method” for future plans Perhaps one of the most rudimentary methods of saving and budgeting, the “envelope method” involves taking physical cash and literally storing it in various envelopes that are designed to pay for an array of future expenses. For example, if you are planning an end-of-summer vacation, take an envelope and label it “vacation money.” Every time you get a paycheck, withdraw the amount of money that you think you can afford to set aside for this particular expenses, after savings and taxes. This number should be based on the type of trip you want to take, how much that trip is estimated to cost, and how high of a priority that trip is in respect to your other expenses. For some people, having a tangible system of budgeting not only helps them prioritize and maintain a level of self-discipline, but it also gives them a good visual on how much they are spending and what
they are spending on. Your summer months may have larger inflows of cash, but if you do not allocate your money wisely and plan for the future, you may very well not have the money left over at the end of the summer to go on that vacation that you’ve been so excited about.
3. Take your tax liability into account Personally speaking, this year was the year that I saw more people than ever actually owe money to the government when doing their tax returns. Tax liabilities are generally calculated using your adjusted gross income, which is comprised of gross earnings such as wages and tips, and then adjusted for any exemptions, exclusions or tax credits that the taxpayer is eligible for. This amount is then usually taken out of your paycheck by your employer, in what is known as the “Pay-As-You-Go.” The purpose of this is to ensure that you don’t have an enormous tax liability at the end of the year, and helps you avoid cash flow issues. Most students will generally not pay more than 15 percent in taxes, which is applied to a maximum AGI amount of $36,900 for single taxpay-
ers in 2014. The problem with the system, however, is that the amount that is withheld from your paycheck is usually based off your previous year’s earnings. This causes issues for people who are earning significant income for the first time, because the previous year’s earnings are much less than total income for the current year will be. If you fall into this category, you need to either adjust your withholdings with your employer to reflect reality, or make sure that you are setting aside enough to avoid a major catastrophe come spring. Remember, money management is all about planning and self-control. Don’t hesitate to treat yourself, but also make sure that you are spending an appropriate proportion of money investing in your own future. Only you can determine how much that is. By creating a list of priorities, you can set yourself up to achieve your own financial goals. After all, it is your money. Just come up with a plan of how you are going to spend it. Andy Rao is a senior in finance and accounting. Please send comments to metro@ kstatecollegian.com.
PAINTBALL | Club refocusing on improving leadership, membership, image CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “A lot of our money that we spend on travel comes from the dues that we pay at the beginning of the year,” Sarah Hagerty, freshman in criminology, said. “As far as the paint and equipment, a lot of that comes directly from our pocket.” Nixon said the group faces challenges with equipment storage as well, but funding remains one of the biggest challenges they face. “Some of our biggest challenges have been funding, which is always an issue,” Nixon said. “It is expensive for the guys that want to play.”
Hagerty said one of the ways the club has begun to overcome those challenges has been signing up for different service activities around campus that pay, such as helping clean Bramlage Coliseum after basketball games. They practice on a makeshift field in an Ahearn Fieldhouse volleyball court every Thursday night. They train with rubber reballs, reusable rubber balls that are not filled with paint and do not damage the surface of the arena. “It’s a lot different to practice with reballs and paint,” Meyer said. “But, we do what we can with what we have and we make it work.”
Hagerty said they use their standard paintball guns to also shoot the reballs. The club sets up inflatable bunkers and creates a training field within the gym. During practice, Hagerty said the club cumulatively uses 8,0009,000 reballs. “Eight thousand to 9,000 paintballs are what a person would normally use in a day on the field,” Hagerty said. The reballs weigh nearly the same as a paintball round, Hagerty said. Because of the similarities, players don’t have to modify their safety equipment. “We don’t have to do anything different about our masks or
safety precautions,” Hagerty said.
Growing club Increases in the club’s membership has come as a result of the club’s recent leadership efforts, Nixon said. “We’ve really focused in the last two years on our image and what we can do to improve our image,” Nixon said. “There’s a lot of negative perception about the sport.” Meyer said the group has begun reaching out to campus and spreading the word about their sport. They’ve partnered with the K-State track and field team to help recruit new athletes, and are
Dickson said Elite Sports plans to sponsor the club as long as they want the sponsorship. “They’re great guys and they’re easy to work with,” Dickson said. “They grow the sport of paintball, so we love helping them out.” According to Nixon, he’s noticed the club’s members take care and look out for each other. Meyer agreed, and said the club has taken the “Bill Snyder approach,” cultivating the team into a “family.” “We help each other out both on the paintball field with skills and techniques of tournament play (and) in the classroom,” Meyer said.
co-hosting a UPC event in which will allow people play on a paintball field at the Chester E. Peters Recreations Complex. Meyer said last year’s event attracted more than 250 people. “We intend to make it an annual event,” Meyer said. “We try and give back to our school in multiple ways, those are just two.” The club volunteers as an organization, but also encourages its members to participate in campus events. “The biggest thing we decided last year was we want build a program,” Meyer said. “We don’t want to build a one year team and then that’s it.”
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A graduate’s guide to getting through K-State graduation day alive in whatever shoes you’re planning to wear with your gown. Have things laid out ahead of time to avoid an early-morning rush.
Erin Poppe the collegian Speaking as someone who has experienced the excitement of waking up on the Saturday morning of K-State’s undergraduate commencement ceremonies, a lot will be running through your mind on May 17 if you’re walking that stage in Bramlage Coliseum or McCain Auditorium. After all, you’ve only been waiting for this moment of achievement for the past four years- more like three years, eight months and 24 days. But hey, who was counting? Despite the things you’ll need to remember or hope will go right, at the end of the day, you’ll be walking away with a diploma in your hand and the skip of accomplishment in your step. So, here’s a brief and non-comprehensive list of tips and hints to help get you through your K-State graduation day.
Night Before Lay out your gown and attire You’ll want to wear something nice and you should. You will want to make sure you are comfortable and can walk
Text out the plan to attendees Here’s a hint: have your family and friends park closer to the road than the stadium in Bramlage’s parking lot. It’s a little more legwork, but you won’t be stuck in the parking lot for what feels like as long as the ceremony itself afterwards. Charge your phone and camera You’ll be really upset with yourself, not to mention bored, if the battery on whatever electronic entertainment you brought dies just as the opening speech is wrapping up. Enjoy yourself, but not too much You’ll probably have the urge to go out to Aggieville and celebrate your last night as an undergraduate the night before. Go ahead and indulge in that; everyone needs to celebrate their achievements. But remember, it’s not just an achievement for you. It’s a special day for everyone who has helped you get to this point, too. Don’t ruin it for yourself or them by being hungover or falling asleep while waiting for your name to be called.
Morning Of Give yourself time No one but the arts and sciences graduates get to
complain about their graduation time. Pure nerves and excitement about graduation will probably keep you up most of the night, so sleeping in is probably going to sound tempting. But, you will want to wake yourself up and get on the road before that graduation day traffic jams up Manhattan. Send out reminder texts Make sure the people you want to be in the audience are awake, and that they’ve coordinated where they’ll all be sitting and where you’ll meet up with them afterwards. Eat breakfast It’s going to be a long ceremony, and it’s going to take just as much time (if not more) to get out of the parking lot afterwards. You won’t have another chance to eat for a while if you don’t eat beforehand. Get caffeine Few things are more embarrassing than having a family member or friend get a photo of you asleep during the ceremony, dangerously close to drooling. Dodge that future story by loading up on your caffeine of choice. But, let’s be honest, you’ll probably fall asleep during the ceremony at least once anyway. You don’t need to arrive early, but don’t toddle They say be there at 7:30 a.m. to line up for the College of Arts and Sciences commencement, but nerves and excitement might make you
feel tempted to get there closer to 6:50 or 7 a.m. Realize the notorious rumors about the arts and science ceremony always starting late are true. So you’re probably fine if you get there closer to 7:45 a.m., but be mindful of the traffic. For all other colleges, I’m sorry but arts and sciences will probably cause your ceremony anyway. Your arrival time will probably be pushed back, too. Have someone drop you off on the west side of Bramlage It’s your day. Have someone drop you off so you don’t have to worry about parking or walking.
the moment Text, snap or poke your friends during the ceremony. Figure out where each other is sitting and wave. Send photos to your friends whose ceremonies are later in the day and wish them luck. It’s a big day for all of you, and you should experience it together. Take it all in Recognize how life-affirming this day is. Revel in the corniness of the ceremony’s formality and thinking it must have been how every ‘90s sitcom child felt in their graduation episode. This is huge.
After During Find your family in the crowd as soon as possible You’ll want to know what direction to look toward for pictures and where to look away from when you yawn. Pay attention to the speakers They’re trying to pass on some last little piece of wisdom before you close this chapter in your life. Do what we all know we didn’t do in our 100-level lecture classes and listen. Write your name in phonetic spelling to ensure accuracy Even if you think you have an easily pronounceable name, you don’t. Not today. So just in case the speaker gets easily tongue-tied, spell out how to sound out both your first and last name. Text your friends and share
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Go on and get the obligatory graduation photo Take the photo with your diploma and your family and friends in front of Bill Snyder Family Stadium field. You’ll regret it when you see all of your friends’ photos later on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter if you don’t. Have a snack waiting for you in the car Even if you had a big breakfast, you’ll be hungry and thirsty by this point. Have whoever you’re riding with make sure to bring you a little treat. If you parked near the stadium, try not to get too frustrated I tried to warn you earlier so that this exact moment wouldn’t happen, but parking closer to the street would have saved you from the grief
that is Bramlage’s parking lot post-commencement ceremony. It’s a nightmare and it seems that people forget how to drive. Don’t plan on eating out if you didn’t have a reservation I’m not joking when I say this – there will be no wait times at any decent restaurant in Manhattan because they will be booked back-to-back all day with graduation parties. Manhattan residents are better left staying cooped up in their homes on Saturday, as are recent graduates and guests who didn’t call in a reservation weeks ahead of time. Party like Prince When who I will forever know as ‘The Artist Formerly Known as Prince’ sang, “The sky was all purple, there were people runnin’ everywhere,” I swear he was talking about Aggieville on the night of graduation. It’s an incredible way to end this once-in-a-lifetime day, and you won’t be able to stop yourself from swelling with pride as you look around and think, “We did it.” That’s it. Congratulations to all of you almost-graduates of K-State. Hopefully this guide will help make Saturday what it was meant to be – a happy ending to one of the best times of your life. Erin Poppe is a graduate student in public administration. Please send comments to edge@kstatecollegian.com.
Commencement ceremony schedule Saturday, May 10 Technology and Aviation 10 a.m. Student Life Center K-State Salina
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College of Education 11 a.m. Bramlage Coliseum
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College of Business Administration 12:30 p.m. Bramlage Coliseum
College of Veterinary Medicine 3:30 p.m. McCain Auditorium
College of Agriculture 2:15 p.m. Bramlage Coliseum
Saturday, May 17 College of Arts and Science 8:30 a.m. Bramlage Coliseum College of Architecture, Planning and Design 10 a.m. McCain Auditorium
College of Human Ecology 4:15 p.m. Bramlage Coliseum College of Engineering 6:15 p.m. Bramlage Coliseum
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Don’t break the bank: planning a budget-friendly graduation celebration By Jena Sauber the collegian As if paying for four or five years of college wasn’t expensive enough, next weekends’ graduation ceremonies are traditionally capped off with a party to celebrate your accomplishments. From the location rental to food for your entire family and all your friends to decorations, graduation parties can add up quickly. To avoid breaking the bank before you have an opportunity to deposit your first big kid paycheck, check out these alternative ideas.
Venue Depending on the size of your gathering, your apartment or house may do just fine. If you need a bigger place, hall rental can reach into the hundreds, especially on a busy weekend. Besides, if you are still looking now, many of the best spots will already be taken. Instead, look to take advantage of free or inexpensive options. Call on friends or family in Manhattan with larger houses or apartments; make sure you agree to the terms and timing of setting up and cleaning up. While May weather in Kansas can be finicky, a house or apartment with a yard can be a life saver if your entire family needs a place to spill over to. The K-State and Manhattan communities both provide free or low-cost places to gather after a graduation ceremony, too. The K-State Alumni Center and K-State Student Union both offer free rooms for student parties. If your post-ceremony party is small, you can sign up for a free booth at Varsity Donuts in
Aggieville. They’ll save a place for you and help you celebrate your achievement in sugary, retro style. Money saved: $200
Food When it comes to food, expense and time often are often the two biggest barriers. Doing a meal for cheaper isn’t always fast, and fast isn’t always cheap. Instead, a little planning ahead will help you reach the best balance between the two positives extremes. The timing of your graduation ceremony will determine what food you offer, but there are some good keys to making the food service as seamless as possible. Opt to “do it ahead” as much as possible – from the main dish to dessert. Crock pots are fantastic to reheat or keep food warm for an extended period of time. BBQ pulled pork, hot dogs, hamburgers, taco meat and more will stay warm in a Crockpot. If you don’t already have one, it could be worth investing in now. Most sides can also be made in advance, cutting down on day-of time and stress without straining your wallet. Skip the pre-made veggie or fruit platters; they will drain your budget more than what they add to your party. Instead, opt for custom fruit or vegetable choices and arrange your own platter. It may take a bit more work, but it will save money. For an individual touch, fill small clear plastic cups with your arrangement of vegetables in a base of ranch dressing (cue Pinterest project). Dessert is another opportunity to save money. A custom made cake from a grocery store can be expensive and cookie-cutter. Instead, bypass the bakery
Photo Illustration by Emily DeShazer | the collegian One inexpensive option for graduation celebration parties is table-top buntings made from colorful scrapbook paper and recycled containers.
and head for the baking aisle to pick up a variety of cake mixes. Cupcakes, in purple liners, offer an array of different options for guests without the overpriced layers of sugar that weigh down most store-bought cakes. Money saved: $100
Decorations Streamers, purple table clothes and balloons are perfectly acceptable for college graduation parties. Anything purple, especially in mass, is good. Hit up discount or dollar stores for inexpensive decorations, although watch out for the less-material-for-less-product
trap. Compare the streamers you get for a dollar to the streamers you get for $1.99 at another store. Which will go further for your dollar and be the better deal? Custom banners can add a punch of color, and help express your major or personality. At a craft store, you can find scrap paper for just about every interest or major. For pennies a page, you can find music-note dotted paper, puppy covered paper or art palette designed paper to express your passion. Form an inexpensive button by cutting the paper into triangles or squares, and stringing it from ribbon.
Bonus points for the power of repetition if you make several. Money saved: $50
Be resourceful Everything you buy for graduation weekend has to be either be thrown away or packed up and taken with you when you move. Neither is the best idea. Instead, crowd source. Remember that all-important crock pot? If you don’t have one, ask your mom, aunts, cousins and friends to pull a few together. Beg, borrow or (don’t) steal extra tables and chairs from friends or family. Use that wire basket you have hanging around for
hamburger buns and that tub in your pantry for chips (just wash them first). Remember, many of these people probably haven’t been to your house so it’s all new to them. Money saved: $40 Having a great graduation doesn’t have to break the bank. With a little prior planning and elbow grease, you can celebrate your accomplishments Total money saved: $390 Jena Sauber is a senior in journalism. Please send all comments to edge@kstatecollegian.com.
Younger sister motivates senior to leave lasting impact By Jakki Forester the collegian
Jakki Forester | the collegian Jazmin Zeledon, senior in biology and psychology, is graduating this May and has worked in multiple research labs throughout her time at K-State.
Jazmin Zeledon, senior in psychology and biology, said she always knew what she wanted to do when she came to K-State, and what she wanted to do after she walked across the stage in Bramlage Coliseum. Now that time is approaching quickly. “My passion for science started since I was in elementary school,” Zeledon said. “My ideas were always used for class projects. I would always place in my school science project.” Zeledon transferred from community college to K-State in a bridging program for minority students. She was introduced to the field of research within months of joining the Wildcat family. “For two years, I have worked with a protein to inhibit melanoma tumor growth in mice,” Zeledon said. “For the past year, I’ve been working in a ecological genomics program where I’ve been studying the infection of rhabdovirus on an insect that infects the virus to corn.”
As she prepares to graduate, she said she wants to continue to pursue research, and additionally, pursue medicine. Though Zeledon was accepted into a few medical schools, she said she is most passionate about the Trinity School of Medicine in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She said she applied to quite a few medical schools outside of the U.S., as well as some within, because she wanted to experience a new environment. “I have never been out of the country,” Zeledon said. “So, studying outside of the states would be awesome.” But, as she prepares to graduate, Zeledon is dealing with the stress that comes along with the question facing most graduating seniors, “What happens next?” Though she is supposed to start her program in Puerto Rico in the fall, she said she is dabbling with the idea of taking a year off to work before entering the program. Zeledon said the process of closing the K-State chapter has been stressful, especially when it comes to getting her personal statements completed, updating and maintaining her curriculum
vitae, collecting letters of recommendation and attending interviews. Throughout her time here, Zeledon has been involved in multiple campus organizations and research projects. These include Psi Chi international honor society in psychology, the Developing Scholars Program, the URM scholar program, Bridges scholar program and as the president, among other positions, of Lambda Theta Nu sorority. “Being involved around campus has allowed me to make new friends and networks,” Zeledon said. “I have grown significantly since I have come to K-State. I am more independent, mature and know how to make wise choices. I am also a better researcher, leader and more confident in myself.” Ultimately, Zeledon said she never lost sight of why she came to college. Her younger sister, who is in eighth grade, is one
of the most important people in Zeledon’s life, as well as her motivation to continue to be successful in college and in life, she said. “Everything I do is not only for myself, but also for her,” Zeledon said. “I want her to know that quitting is not an option, and that she can do whatever she aspires to be if she is willing to put in the work. She looks up to me a lot, and I don’t want to disappoint her.” As Zeledon looks to the future, she said that though her time at K-State has been beneficial, she is ready to move on. She said she knows she wants to pursue medicine and research so she can leave this world having left an impact on others. “I want to pursue medicine because I believe I have the talent and the skills to do wonders in medicine,” Zeledon said. “I not only want to do medicine to help people, but I want to make an impact on my community.”
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Noteable news of the last 5 years from around the world May 22, 2011 An EF5 tornado hits Joplin, Missouri, killing 89 people.
name Francis and becomes the first Jesuit pope. April 15, 2013 Two men detonate bombs at the Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, killing three people and injuring 270.
July 5, 2011 Casey Anthony is found not guilty in the murder of her daughter Caylee Anthony. Approximately 2 million people watch the televised verdict.
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Aug. 6, 2009 Sonia Sotomayor becomes the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice. Aug. 10, 2009 Volunteer trials for the H1N1 vaccine begin nationwide. Sept. 1, 2009 Vermont same-sex marriage.
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Sept. 14, 2009 Actor Patrick Swayze, star of the 1987 movie “Dirty Dancing,” dies. Sept. 26, 2009 Typhoon Ketsana hits the Philippines, causing 747 deaths and $1.09 billion in damage. Oct. 5, 2009 The nationwide H1N1 vaccination campaign begins in the U.S. Nov. 5, 2009 Nidal Malik Hasan opens fire at Fort Hood in Texas, killing 13 and wounding 30. Jan. 1, 2010 New Hampshire legalizes same-sex marriage. Jan. 27, 2010 Apple introduces the iPad. Feb. 7, 2010 The New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts play in Super Bowl XLIV. The Saints win 31-17. Feb. 12, 2010 The XXI Olympic Winter Games are launched in Vancouver, British Columbia. March 3, 2010 Washington, D.C. legalizes same-sex marriage.
Pakistan, killing more than 1,600 people and displacing more than 1 million. Aug. 10, 2010 The World Health Organization declares that the H1N1 pandemic is over. Oct. 22, 2010 The International Space Station breaks the record for longest continuous human occupation in space. It had been inhabited since Nov. 2, 2000. Nov. 4, 2010 Microsoft launches the Kinect in North America – a controller free alternative to the Nintendo Wii. Dec. 30, 2010 The K-State football team plays Syracuse in the Pinstripe Bowl, the first bowl game appearance since 2006. K-State loses 36-34. Feb. 6, 2011 The Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers play in Super Bowl XLV. The Packers win 31-25. March 11, 2011 A 9.0 magnitude earthquake hits Japan and causes a tsunami, killing 15,850 people and leaving another almost 4,000 missing.
July 24, 2011 New York same-sex marriage.
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Aug. 21, 2011 Hurricane Irene forms over the Caribbean, eventually making landfall on the eastern U.S. coast. It caused 56 deaths and $16.6 billion in damage.
June 28, 2013 California legalizes same-sex marriages. July 1, 2013 Delaware same-sex marriage.
Oct. 5, 2011 Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, Inc., dies.
Dec. 17, 2011 Kim Jong-il, Supreme Leader of North Korea from 1994 to 2011, dies. Jan. 6, 2012 The K-State football team plays Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl; the Wildcats lose 29-16.
Oct. 21, 2013 New Jersey same-sex marriage. Acaben
Feb. 5, 2012 The New York Giants and New England Patriots play in Super Bowl XLVI. The Giants won, 21-17. Feb. 11, 2012 Whitney Houston, who is most known for her song “I Will Always Love You,” dies at age 48. June 24, 2012 Lonesome George, the last known Pinta Island Tortoise, dies at the Galapagos National Park. The subspecies is now extinct.
Nov. 6, 2012 Washington state passes the Washington Initiative 502, decriminalizing the sale and possession of marijuana in the state to people 21 years or older. Colorado passes a similar law in its state. Dec. 9, 2012 Washington same-sex marriage.
Jan. 1, 2012 Maryland same-sex marriage.
April 29, 2011 Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton marry. About 2 billion people worldwide watch the televised ceremony.
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Jan. 3, 2013 The K-State football team plays Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl, marking the second year in a row the team played in a bowl game. The Wildcats lose 35-17. John Pannell
March 23, 2010 President Barack Obama signs the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. April 20, 2010 The BP oil spill occurs, dumping 4.9 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico and killing 11 people. It was the largest accidental marine oil spill in history. Nine days after it happened, the oil reached U.S. shores. June 7, 2010 The Apple iPhone 4 is released.
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Jan. 20, 2013 President Obama is sworn in for his second term as U.S. president.
July 20, 2012 A lone gunman kills 12 people and injures 38 at the Aurora Movie Theater in Aurora, Colorado.
Feb. 3, 2013 The Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers play in Super Bowl XLVII. The Ravens win 34-31.
Aug. 25, 2012 Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, dies at age 82.
Feb. 14, 2013 K-State kicks off the sesquicentennial event, celebrating the university’s 150 years of establishment.
Sept. 21, 2012 Apple releases the iPhone 5.
July 29, 2010 Heavy monsoon rains cause heavy flooding in
assistance after diving out of the Red Bull Stratos helium balloon over Roswell, New Mexico.
Dec. 29, 2012 Maine legalizes same-sex marriage.
May 1, 2011 U.S. forces kill Osama Bin Laden, the previous leader of al-Queda.
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Aug. 1, 2013 Rhode Island and Minnesota legalizes same-sex marriage.
Nov. 5, 2011 Jerry Sandusky, former Penn State football defensive coordinator, is arrested for accusations of sexual abuse of players spanning from 1994 to 2006. He was eventually found guilty of 45 counts of sexual assault on June 22, 2012. Dec. 15, 2011 The Iraq War officially ends after the death of more than 100,000 people and hundreds of billions of dollars spent.
June 6, 2013 Edward Snowden discloses operations of the U.S. government held by the National Security Agency to the media. He is later granted temporary asylum in Russia.
Oct. 14, 2012 Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner breaks the sound barrier without machine
March 13, 2013 Jorge Mario Bergoglio is elected the 266th Pope after Pope Benedict XVI stepped down on Feb. 28. The Argentinian Cardinal takes the
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Oct. 24, 2013 K-State concludes the 150 anniversary activities with a Grand Finale on Anderson Hall lawn with remarks from President Kirk Schulz, an appearance by Willie the Wildcat and the K-State marching band. Dec. 2, 2013 Hawaii legalizes same-sex marriage. Dec. 19, 2013 New Mexico same-sex marriage.
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Dec. 28, 2013 The K-State football team plays Michigan in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, winning 3114. Jan. 1, 2014 First legal cannabis stores open in Colorado. Feb. 2, 2014 The Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos play in Super Bowl XLVIII. The Seahawks win 43-8. Feb. 7-23, 2014 The XXII Olympics Winter Games are held in Sochi, Russia. March 8, 2014 Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappears off radar less than an hour after taking off from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, leading to a widespread search for the 12 crew members and 227 passengers. On March 24, it was announced that all on board were considered deceased. April 16, 2014 A ferry from Jeju to Incheon capsizes and sinks off coast of South Korea, killed at least 187 people and left 115 missing. compiled by Jena Sauber
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Senior bound for Disney World with extensive repertoire of experience
Parker Robb | the collegian Joey Boos, senior in theater, plans to move to Florida so he can participate in the Disney College Program as part of the Pirate’s League at Walt Disney World in Orlando after graduation.
By Jakki Forester the collegian In the last four years of K-State theater productions, more likely than not Joey Boos, senior in theater, was a part of it in some way. Whether he was throwing himself into a lead role on stage or working up in the sound booth, Boos has left his mark on the K-State theater program. “Theater was the first thing I got involved in that I felt passionately about,” Boos said. “I had tried sports, academic teams, band – nothing clicked and nothing ever really felt comfortable.” When Boos moved from Overland Park, Kansas to Salina his eighth grade year, it was a big change for him. But, that same year he auditioned for “Miss Nelson is Missing” and has continued to pursue his passion of the performing arts ever since. Now, with his graduation only weeks away, he is moving to Orlando, Florida to be a part of Disney’s College Program at Disney World. Boos will be acting as a pirate in the Pirate’s League for six months following graduation. The Pirate’s League isn’t a store, but rather an experience for the young people and adults visiting the park on any given day. Boos said he actually applied on to the program a whim. A friend at K-State had told him about it, so he applied not thinking much of it. Then, when he received an email saying he had moved on to the next round of interviews, he was elated. He had to fill out an online form answering more in-depth questions that evaluated him as a person. Within the following week, Boos had a 20-25 minute phone interview. He said the interviewer really liked that he had a theater back-
ground, and had worked with kids in a theater environment before. Then, a week later, he received an email saying he had been accepted to be a part of the Pirate’s League. When looking around at Disney College Program groups online, he said there were actually very few who got accepted to be a part of the Pirate’s League, but rather, got hired for broad positions like ride operations or something like that. “I’m excited to do something new,” Boos said. “I’ve never been away from home
“My mom was my biggest fan and was the one who started me in theater. She took me to my first audition. She transferred me from a private Catholic school to a public school because there were arts and performance opportunities. She was my cheerleader.” JOEY BOOS SENIOR, THEATER
for more than a month. I’m excited to meet new people and make connections while I’m there. I don’t know where this will lead, but life’s an adventure, so why not?”
A loss his freshmen year Boos began his K-State academic career four years ago. Since then, he has been a part of many productions, campus organizations and held multiple leadership roles.
But, Boos faced a major turning point his freshmen year when his mother died from a cancerous brain tumor on September 2010. “It was definitely hard,” Boos said. “My mom was my biggest fan and was the one who started me in theater. She took me to my first audition. She transferred me from a private Catholic school to a public school because there were arts and performance opportunities. She was my cheerleader.” According to Boos, it was always him and his mom who were close, while his sisters were always close to their dad. He said it was difficult to get adjusted to not having his mom around. By the time Boos’ mother passed away, he had already auditioned for and nabbed a part in “Antigone.” From the time he got the call about his mom to the time he returned to campus, he had only taken about a week and a half off. He said it moved really fast. “Being a part of the play gave me something to focus on and people to surround myself with,” Boos said. “They helped me mentally. If I didn’t have that family base to come back to, it probably would have taken me much longer to come back to campus.” He said the Office of Student Life, his professors, his fellow cast members and other students were all really supportive and gave him all the time he needed to mourn the loss of his mother. “It made our family stronger,” Boos said. “My sisters and I used to fight a lot more and not talk a lot. Now, all four of us try to be together as much as we can. My mom came here and my sisters all came here. K-State is it’s own family, and we share that.”
Life in theater Boos has been in 11 productions sponsored through K-State, as well as another
Emily DeShazer | the collegian Joey Boos portrayed the “prep” student (third from the right) in “columbinus,” performed by the K-State theater department in October 2013. Boos has had a part in 11 K-State theater productions.
Parker Robb | the collegian Joey Boos performs a 1960s jazz number with K-State admissions representative Katy Zapletal during season six of Dancing with the K-State Stars on Feb. 25 in McCain Auditorium.
nine productions between the Konza Theatre Company and Salina Community Theatre. He has also worked as a sound board operator, costume shop stitcher at McCain Auditorium, and as a scene and prop design. Although he could have gone to a theater conservatory, he chose K-State. “I picked a liberal arts school because I can take classes in all types of different things,” Boos said. “I have to be able to take things I learn in other classes outside of the School of Theatre, Music and Dance and apply it to my major or my roles. I have learned things and been able to better take on other people’s personalities through different roles and characters I have played.” Bella Alonso, senior in theater, said Boos is one of the sweetest, kindest, sassiest and funniest people she has ever met. In all, she has worked on stage with Boos in three different productions – “The Madwoman of Cailot,” “The Music Man” and “columbinus,” although they have known each other since high school.
“It wasn’t until ‘columbinus’ that we truly got to act off one another,” Alonso said. “(It) was an extremely emotional piece, and working alongside one of my best friends was of the greatest experiences I could have asked for. (Boos) is extremely honest and emotionally available in his work, and really did the piece justice. Acting with (Boos) was wonderful not only because he’s a close friend, but also because he’s a fantastic actor and artist.” Because Boos has been a part of multiple productions on and off campus, a lot of his free time in college had been dedicated to the plays and musicals he has been a part of. When part of a production, Boos said he would spend three hours every night, Monday through Friday and sometimes a Saturday or Sunday, rehearsing. This included a few weeks of table work, which is sitting and talking about the production. Then, a few weeks of blocking the production, scene by scene. After that comes tech week, which he said is a lot more taxing than just rehears-
als. “It’s taxing to run the show every night or one act twice in one night,” Boos said. “This week can run a few hours longer than just three hours a night.” Finally comes production weeks. From auditions to performances, it is only a seven to eight week process. He said “The Music Man” was one of his favorite performances he was a part of at K-State. It was the first production the K-State theater department had after the School of Music, Theatre and Dance was established. “It was really exciting to be a part of it,” Boos said. “It was an exciting project that all of the departments were really excited about. I enjoy that here, all three departments are cohesive and collaborative.” As time continues and Boos moves from Manhattan to Orlando, he said he has enjoyed his time here at K-State, as well as the experiences he received, the friends he’s made and the productions he has been a part of. “It really is a family here,” Boos said.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014
Alumni advice about life post-graduation: be persistent, hard working, have fun K-State alumni share what they've learned since graduating and what they wish they had known about the world outside of K-State's limestone campus compiled by Erin Poppe
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As you look for employment, don’t be afraid of coming on too strong. Call prospective employers to the point of borderline harassment. Be aggressively courteous. It’ll keep you on their radar, and one phone call might make the difference. You may be planning to overshoot and to ask for a higher salary than you really expect. But your employer already knows that you’re going to do this. So you should ask for an even higher salary. Don’t listen to naysayers. The economy is unfavorable, but your outlook shouldn’t be. Chances are that someone less capable has made more of worse circumstances. Also, there’s no excuse for attending K-State and never hiking on the Konza Prairie.
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Ian Huyett, '13 alumnus, is an associate editor for both “The Libertarian Republic” and “Liberty Without Apologies.”
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Keep in touch with your college friends. It's important to keep those relationships going even if you are on opposite sides of the country. Be proud of your alma mater. Tell your coworkers how amazing your experience was – especially if you are surrounded by Jayhawks like I am. Budget. Just because you are making money now, doesn't mean you can spend it all at once. Save it, you will need it later on down the road. Respect your parents. They got you through every finals week and the long research paper. Invite them to your new apartment, cook them dinner. Show them appreciation for getting to where you are today. Work hard. You can't start at the top, you have to work your way up. Show your boss that you deserve to be there.
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Remember that it’s okay to not know how to do everything right off the bat. Never be afraid to ask for help or guidance. Martin Blake Cram, '13 alumnus, is a graduate assistant for residence and greek life at University of Central Missouri.
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Kate Bartram, '13 alumna, is a marketing specialist for Innovadex.
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Be persistent. It can be hard to transition away from all your friends and to not be accepted to every opportunity you want. Sometimes you compete with dozens of people two or three times your age for one job, and it gets discouraging. Be persistent in your beliefs that you will end up where you belong, that your friendships can still work with some mutual effort, and intentionally growing. Persistence is the key to achieving your long-term goals no matter how unsure the immediate future may seem.
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Nathan Finster, '13 alumnus, is a psychiatric residential treatment facility counselor for KVC Prairie Ridge Hospital.
Graduating seniors reflect on most memorable moments at K-State By Ariel Crockett the collegian Joining an organization, academic club, living in the residence halls and making friends are all experiences that often make up the oncein-a-lifetime memories that students have on campus. Now, as thousands of students prepare to graduate, they reflect on what made their time at K-State memorable. “There are a lot of things that happens at college that doesn’t happen at home, you know,” Geneva Tucker, senior in microbiology, said. Tyrone Williams II, senior in social science, said he will always remember the first time he got free food on campus his freshman year.
“When I first got here, the library gave out free food, so I was really happy about that,” Williams said. Williams and Tucker both agreed that joining a greek chapter was another unforgettable K-State experience. Tucker joined the recently re-chartered Nu Beta chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority this semester. She said it a big moment for her because of the amount of respect and admiration she has for her chapter. “I joined this particular sorority because of what they stand for,” Tucker said. “I love the fact that they are about sisterhood and scholarship, so there is always someone there for you when it comes to education. They make it a priority in the organization.”
Tucker said she also likes the sense of community and pride they take in the amount of community service they do and how they help the less fortunate. Williams pledged for the Theta Eta chapter of Iota Phi Theta fraternity during his senior year. He said what made it so special for him was the bonds he developed with his four “little brothers” as they formed a new greek chapter at K-State. Tucker said incoming students should look forward to stepping out of their comfort zones and having the “college experience.” “The overall college experience is being able to try new things and go to things you’ve never had the opportunity to go to before,” Tucker said.
Williams said college is a place where you learn real-life lessons. “You learn about bills, being broke and the noodle-diet,” Tucker said. Chase Fox, senior in sociology, said some of his best college experiences came from living in the residence halls, joining the hockey team and eventually leaving the residence halls. “When I lived in the dorms, in Putnam Hall, we had this thing called ‘The P-2 Snow Angels,’” Fox said. “Whenever the first snow fall of the year came, we would all run out and make snow angels and play in the snow. That was a wonderful moment.” Some students, like Fox, come to college and gain new athletic experiences that they
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wouldn’t have had otherwise. “Joining the hockey team for K-State was fun and kind of a new way aspect of sport-playing for me,” Fox said. Fox said leaving the residence halls was sort of like a rite of passage for him.
“Finally moving out of the dorms that was a big moment for me,” Fox said. “Now I have to pay bills and rent and get a job.” Fox said that because these moments were experienced with friends, they mean the most to him.
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