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Pep rally displays K-State pride, gets community involved Kelly McHugh staff writer Even though the thermometers were showing three digit temperatures on Thursday evening, it didn’t slow down the citizens of Manhattan from coming out to Purple Power Play on Poyntz and supporting the K-State Wildcats. The streets of Poyntz Avenue were lined with vendors selling their merchandise from clothing to

popcorn, but everything was purple to show off their K-State pride. Trent Dunlap, president of Purple Power Play on Poyntz and the volunteer coordinator for the event, said it takes a lot of time and planning to get everything ready for the event. “I probably spend 5-10 hours a month just outside my work or meetings doing stuff that I have to do towards it,” Dunlap said. “It’s kind of time consuming.” When asked if the economy has impacted planning for Purple Power Play Dunlap said no. “We have a waiting list of people who want to participate as vendors — we really don’t have a shortage of people wanting to participate,” Dunlap said.

Manhattan businesses gave out a lot of free items from koozies to tote bags. People ate food from some of their favorite Manhattan restaurants. “The biggest thing to know is that there is something for everybody,” Dunlap said. There was a lot of entertainment available for kids. Natalie Kohls, 6, had her picture taken with Willie the Wildcat at the photo booth, which will also be available today. “Taking pictures with Willie was really fun,” Kohls said. Her favorite part of the night was getting her hair styled by the Manhattan Soccer Club. Local broadcasting stations also came out to show their support. Chris Swick of Manhattan Broadcasting said he attends Purple Power Play on Poyntz every year.

“We broadcast the games, so I like coming out here and being in the midst of all the K-State fans and kind of meet and greet people,” said Swick. “It’s a great time, it’s always a great time.” Local churches also got involved. Manhattan First Assembly of God was handing out free water bottles simply to, “bless the community,” said Dana Batts, member of Manhattan First Assembly of God. Batts’ son, David, 7, said, “I could just do this all day,” when asked how he enjoyed spending his evening giving out water bottles. The Red State Blues Band, made up of K-State faculty and staff, performed to open up the evening. “The last couple years we’ve used outside bands, but this year we’ve stuck with K-State groups, like the Red State Blues Band and Catch Amy,” said Dunlap.

Coach Bill Snyder got a laugh out of the audience when he said, “And we don’t have our whole team here because we have a study meeting tonight and these are the only guys who have passing grades.” This comment brought him to his next point, explaining that K-State’s football program has one of the highest graduation rates in the conference. In the past 20 years of his coaching, the average graduation rate of his players is 80 percent, he said. His football players, the baseball team and the volleyball team all spoke and thanked their fans for their support. Quarterback Collin Klein said, “Thank you to everyone for coming out, it’s amazing to realize how many people support us, nowhere else feels the same as here, you guys are the best. Go Cats.”

Purple Power Play on Poyntz continues tonight with the band Catch Amy at 6 and ending with a fireworks display at 9. Dunlap said this display is one of the best in the area and encourages everyone to attend. More information can be found at www.purplepowerplay.com Evert Nelson | Collegian

As the Kansas State Marching Band plays, Willie the WIldcat gets the crowd pumped up. Purple Power Play on Poyntz is a two-day event that features speeches by members of the athletic department., including Coach Snyder.

Sorority reaches out to freshman women through presentation Anna Warring staff writer Service, scholarship and sisterhood. Those are the three words that Delta Sigma Theta revolves around. They were the leaders in the event known as FreshWomen, an orientation for minority freshman and women transfer students looking for a way to get involved and be more active in their community. “Some girls get lost in the college scene and don’t really know what’s out there for them. We’re here to reach out to those girls to let them know we’re here for them,” said Angela Muhwezi, senior in biology and pre-dental. Muhwezi is the president of Delta Sigma Theta, as well as

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Angela Muhwezi, senior in biology, provides a crowd of freshmen girls with advice in the Union Little Theatre on Thursday night.

the first African-American university ambassador. She led the group in a team game that helped the 30-40 girls learn each others names and ultimately get to know each other. Afterwards, groups from dif-

ferent organizations came to talk about what is available to women on a college campus. For example, the Women’s Center came and spoke on safety and how to protect oneself from sexual assault and rape in social situations.

Career Employment Services also came to speak. LaToya Farris, assistant director for CES, talked about how important it is to keep resumes up to date. “It’s a free service to students,” Farris said. “I wish there was more student involvement. It’s so important that a resume be unique to the student, and that’s what we’re here for.” There are also many multicultural sororities around campus that came to the event, such as

Zeta Phi Beta and Alpha Kappa Alpha. The two sororities talked about sisterhood and service in their communities. Alpha Kappa Alpha also talked about their involvement in national issues, such as breast cancer awareness and their signature Healthy Days with the AKA’s. Delta Sigma Theta also gave a speech, talking about serving the unserved and being a voice to the voiceless in the community. LaBarbara Wigfall is the chapter president of the alumni sorority in Manhattan as well as the advisor for the Deltas. “We do an event called The Delta Academy,” Wigfall said. “We meet with 7th and 8th grade girls and talk about issues like self-esteem and how to be

Research questions validity of different learning styles Brennan Walters staff reporter Remember in elementary school when teachers would spend hours of time with surveys to help you find your own, personal method of learning? Were you a tactile learner or a visual learner? Now, some researchers are questioning the science behind those individual learning styles. According to an NPR report that aired Monday, a pair of psychologists recently examined the concept of individual learning styles and found that there was no evidence that supported the idea of the styles. Paul Burden, assistant dean of the graduate College of Education and author of “Methods of Effective Teaching,” takes issue with the study. “I would disagree,” Burden said. “There is a huge literature and research base on differentiated teaching methods. Some students learn best when they interact with others, while some learn best manipulating materials for tactile or hands-on learning. When students are involved in class, they get a better education.” While catering to different learning styles may be im-

portant for a good education, Burden said that above all, just being engaged in the material is the most important key to academic success. The best way to do that, according to Burden, is through “differentiating instruction,” where a teacher uses many different methods to engage students who may learn in a different way.

“Why would a scientist think that all brains work the same? Rebecca Wallish Senior in Elemetary Education “Even in college classes, the better instructors vary their instruction to include all students,” Burden said. “Especially as students move up into smaller classes, they tend to be more involved and thus more successful learners.” “As a first grade teacher, I have experienced students who have distinct learning styles,” said Jenn Miller, graduate teaching assistant. “I’ve had kiddos that learn better if they hear

the information rather than seeing it.” Sarah Kellogg, education major, said, “I think it would be really hard to accurately do a study to determine how people learn. Since there are so many other factors that come into play, like background knowledge and adaptability, it would be hard to pinpoint the cause of the results.” The College of Education includes various learning styles as part of its core curriculum, and Sally Yahnke, associate professor of curriculum and instruction, doesn’t see that changing. “Teachers need to know a variety of teaching strategies,” Miller said. “Knowing the various learning styles can really enhance instruction.” “We teach first and foremost to know who your students are and to take interest inventories to know what they like to do and how they learn,” Yahnke said. “(Learning styles are) taught in all the classes from the very beginning.” Yahnke is also the coordinator for Professional Development School Partnerships, which sends education students to area schools to gain hands-on experience. During their time in the

a young lady. We do something like that for high school girls as well, called the Delta Gems.” As for how the event went over, Shanae Washington, first year pre-vet-med student, spoke about what she learned. “I heard of Delta through the Delta Gems and I felt like I should check them out,” Washington said. “I’m still not sure about joining, but I found the Women’s Center very informative.” She also said that she finds safety for women to be very important and enjoyed the fact that they brought up those issues. “We pull the girls in to make them feel welcome,” Wigfall said. “Those bonds only get stronger as the years go by.”

Students be aware of scam Caroline Sweeney managing editor

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Instructor Keith Miller, assistant professor of geology, demonstrates the different types of seismic waves. Using students like a slinky, he shows the class what a “P” or primary wave looks like. classrooms, students are expected to use different teaching methods and are then assessed based on a portfolio of their achievements, which include demonstrating that they had met the needs of all learners. “Teachers sometimes teach how they like to learn,” Yahnke said. “Differentiation is important, but perhaps not all the time. Maybe a teacher could set one learning goal, and then use four different ways students can achieve that goal like writing, drawing, or preforming. The bottom line is we want everyone to achieve the same learning goals.” Miller and other students in the college agree with Yahnke that differentiating instruction

is important in a well-rounded education. “No two children have identical backgrounds, content knowledge and experiences,”said Rebecca Wallish, senior in elementary education. “Why would a scientist think that all brains work the same? If all children’s minds worked alike, there would be no need for me to dedicate years of my life studying how to effectively teach all types of learners.” “At the collegiate level, I see the same thing. I’ve had students who learn better by reading the textbook rather than listening to a lecture. I know that I learn better by listening rather than reading the text, so I find the learning styles valid,” Miller said.

Students need to be aware of a scam around campus that involves the Kansas State Marching Band. There have been reports of people going door-to-door asking for donations to the marching band so they can go to London. Frank Tracz, director of the marching band, said, “We are not going anywhere.” “We have a big band this year and people are taking advantage of that,” Tracz said. “It is unfortunate in this world, There is legitimate fundraising effort going on by the marching band. It is a discount card that is laminated and has a picture of the marching band on it. Capt. Don Stubbings of the K-State Police Department said, “[the department] has been informed of the scam but has not had any student report.” Stubbings encourages any students with information to contact the campus police at 785-532-6412.

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Clergy unecessary at memorial Tyler Brown

Last week, The Wall Street Journal reported that the clergy was being excluded from the 10th anniversary memorial service for the Sept. 11 attacks in an article by Michael Howard Saul titled “9/11 Exclusion Spurs Outrage.” Who made this decision for exclusion? None other than Mayor Bloomberg himself. Although there’s a good chunk of people upset with the decision, it’s actually best for the church to be left out of the memorial service. According to an article by Eric Marrapodi, “9/11 Ceremony won’t include clergy or formal prayers,” on cnn.com, when asked about the decision, Fernando Cabrera, a New York City councilman and pastor of the New Life Outreach International Church in the Bronx, said that he was “utterly disappointed and surprised.” Even though Cabrera and others are disappointed in the mayor’s decision, think about what would happen if the clergy was allowed to help run the ceremony. Well, no doubt the service would be punctuated with verses from the Bible and speeches about faith would be delivered. I’d argue that this wouldn’t be for the best. Even though this country was founded on Christian beliefs, the nation has grown to include people from all over the world.

Having one main religion lead a memorial service for the entire city of New York, a service important to people all over the country, would leave every other faith or non-faith left out in the cold. One possible solution would be to have representatives from every faith take part in the memorial service. Although this would seem like a likely replacement strategy to appease everybody, the mayor’s office has already considered it. They explained to the Catholic League that they’re doing this to avoid religious infighting over who would get to pray during the service. And can you blame them? Imagine the planning that would be involved for the service; each representative would be vying for the more important spots, keeping their people in mind as well as what they can bring them specifically in their time of remembrance. And what of those in attendance that don’t subscribe to one of the represented beliefs, or any at all? Would they be left weighing their choice to even attend based on whether or not they want to hear every faith’s various ways of coping? No, this solution would only lead to more headaches for all involved. At the end of this argument-filled day, not having the clergy involved in the memorial service is what’s best for everybody. In fact is that I’d have to argue against Cabrera when he said, “This is not a message of unity when you begin to exclude people who were crucial to the turnaround moment

that we needed.” What Mayor Bloomberg and his office are doing is the exact opposite of that; it is in fact a message of unity because they’re stripping all faiths away and leaving attendees to remember as one people. After all, what else are those moments of silence for, than to practice remembering in your own faith? The mayor should be commended for making such a daring political move; he’s taken a controversial stand in an effort

to bring a multicultural city, and country, together to remember those we’ve lost. Tyler Brown is a senior in English. Please send comments to opinion@spub.ksu.edu.

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Past civilizations capable of great accomplishments Balasubramanyn Meenakshisundaram Senior Staff Writer Recently I watched a documentary on the History Channel, called “Ancient Aliens,” that talked about aliens being gods from the heavens above. It suggested that they helped man build all the huge historic monuments that stand today against the test of time, as resilient and awe-inspiring as ever. The Egyptian pyramids, Stonehenge, the Mesoamerican pyramids, you name it. According to this documentary, all of the above buildings are believed by some to have been built by ancient gods that flew down to earth

from the skies – aliens. The documentary goes on to justify the theories and myths as to why it must have been gods’ work and not man’s: how the rocks are too big to carry, how the boulders fit perfectly and have nice sharp edges and how man back then did not have the technology to achieve such mammoth feats and so on. But throughout history, one lesson that has been clear for us all is that mankind has enormous strength. We are capable of achieving great deeds and overcoming immense hurdles just by sheer will. So why is it so hard to believe that a few hundred men joined hands

and figured out a way to haul a two-ton granite boulder across the desert? Why is it hard to believe that they were smart enough to look up into the sky and read the star patterns and keep track of them? In my opinion, present day science and research looks at the past through lenses made in the present. When we say technology, we are talking about today’s technology. There could have been far more advanced technologies in the past that we don’t know of or that somehow did not carry forward to this day. I think we look back and think of people in the past as an uncivilized or under-

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So if one were to consider this argument to be true, it would mean that modern day man is not inventing science, but in essence reinventing what was probably already invented many centuries ago and lost to the dusts of time. There are even books on the art and science of flying called Vymaanidashaastra in ancient Indian scriptures. I insist that, in arguing as above, I do not intend to come across as an agnostic or an atheist. I am a strong believer in God, but on the other hand I am an equally strong believer in man. Somewhere, somehow in the first millennium A.D., I feel like there was a lull in the knowledge transfer which could have been due to the changing beliefs of the people or the reluctance of the learned ones to transfer their wisdom to the next generation for whatever reason. It might have been combined with a paradigm shift in terms of what was accepted as science. One thing I believe contributed to this shift is the fact that life back then almost always had an intertwined spiritual aspect to it. Everything had spiritual implications, be it medicine or warfare or science. Today, science is almost completely separated from spirituality and that could be a factor as to why all those ideas and concepts were lost to time as the centuries rolled by. Whatever the reason or the logic behind all this, I think one would do well to remember that our ancestors were no fools, and going back to their time or just attempting to see through their eyes could open up a whole new dimension to many problems and could help solve much greater mysteries. Balasubramanyn Meenakshisundaram is a graduate student in electrical engineering. Please send all comments to opinion@ spub.ksu.edu.

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developed species, while we somehow have magically evolved into the smart space travelers that we are today in just a few centuries. One has to remember that many literary works and sciences of the past were created over two millennia ago. The Vedas, a body of text from ancient India, which covers every aspect of a man’s life, the ancient Chinese martial arts and the associated medical science, Ayurveda, the Indian herbal medical system; all these are very complex and a lot more advanced than one would imagine. Even mathematical concepts like algebra, geometry and astronomical studies date back to the B.C. era.

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Diﬀerent learning styles beneﬁcial To the point is an editorial selected and debated by the editorial board and written after a majority opinion is formed. This is the Collegian’s official opinon. Learning styles are something many of us have heard about, especially those in the College of Education. While a recent study claims that teaching in a classroom geared toward different learning styles is not necessarily helpful, we disagree. All of us in the newsroom are very different people and we understand that we learn differently. We also understand that if we are taught in the way that we feel most comfortable learning that yes, we do believe it helps. For instance, many of us are read/write learners and believe whole-heartedly that we learn better by taking notes and reading textbooks than by looking at diagrams or having things told to us. The saying “in one ear and out the other” definitely applies to a few. We feel that if it is done correctly and conscientiously that teaching geared toward different learning styles can definitely be helpful. For example, encouraging students to think about their learning style (or to take a test, they are available online) will help students be more conscientious of what they find helpful. Basically, gearing toward different learning styles in a classroom full of people that don’t care or know their own learning style may not be helpful. We all think differently and it is not a stretch to think that we all learn differently. To us, one study does not seem sufficient grounds on which to base the decision to quit gearing different styles to different students.

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Changing roles Sean Frye Staff Writer

Stepping outside of your comfort zone is rarely easy. Redshirt freshman BJ Finney and senior Emmanuel Lamur will go through that battle as they switch positions this season. Finney worked out last spring and this summer as the starting center, but will play as the starting right guard this season. As for Lamur, he was moved from defensive back to linebacker toward the tail end of last season after Ty Zimmerman proved himself worthy of the safety spot while Lamur sat out with injuries. Finney’s performance in practices has generated a lot of buzz about him and the offensive line this offseason. His work ethic on the field along with his demeanor off of it has earned the trust of head coach Bill Snyder, who is excited to see what Finney can bring to the table this year. “He is a really versatile young man and can really play a lot of places,” Snyder said. “He can play center, guard or tackle. He has worked at all of those spots in order to enhance the depth of our offensive line. Part of that was due to injury and part of it is due to making sure that we can establish the right depth at the right places.

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Sammuel Lamur runs on to the field for the Iowa State game Sept. 18, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium. Lamur recently switched positions to linebacker. He has played across the board.” Another amazing aspect about Finney’s early success is the fact that he is a freshman. He was redshirted last year and since then he has really stepped up to the plate and taken his responsibility head on. “He is a freshman, so he has

been able to handle it reasonably well up to this time,” Snyder said. “We will utilize him the best way that we can.” As for Lamur, he has been pegged as the starting strong-side linebacker. He will play alongside Arthur Brown and Tre Walker, the other two starting linebackers, and

is expected to be an integral part of a revamped linebacker core that hopes to turn around one of the worst defenses in the country last year. “We’re trying to be one of the top 10 defenses in the country,” Lamur said. “Basically, I made the transition (to linebacker) through

the last four games of the season. I felt comfortable, Coach saw something that I didn’t see, and he sees a lot of potential in me. Now I have a big opportunity to help out the team.” “He enjoys it and feels that it is

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Instant Analysis: a look at K-State vs. Eastern Kentucky game Monty Thompson Sports Editor Kansas State Pass Oﬀense v. Eastern Kentucky Pass Defense K-State is loaded again at the wide receiver position, and with a healthy Tramaine Thompson and Brodrick Smith, Collin Klein will have all the talent he needs assisting him. There are a few concerns with the passing game, as the Wildcats will be starting three new players on the offensive line who will have to grow up quickly. Also, last season Klein attempted just 12 passes, so Saturday should be the perfect opportunity for him to shine. The Colonels secondary is considered the strength of

their defense. Led by All-Ohio Valley Conference selection Jeremy Caldwell, the Wildcat receivers can expect solid coverage in their first game. However, K-State simply has too many options in the passing game, and that will make the difference in the end. Eastern Kentucky Pass Oﬀense v. Kansas State Pass Defense The Colonels will be forced to start either Travis Carlyle or Jared McCain in the contest against the Wildcats due to the injury of T.J. Pryor. Both Carlyle and McCain are freshmen who have never started a game at the collegiate level. Eastern Kentucky will also be without AllConference Receiver Orlandus

Harris as well, which gives the freshman quarterbacks even more to worry about. The Wildcats will return a good deal of size, speed and experience in the secondary and should have no problem handling the Colonels air attack. Kansas State Rush Oﬀense v. Eastern Kentucky Rush Oﬀense Though the running back position has yet to produce an everyday starter such as Daniel Thomas last season, the Wildcats certainly have a great deal of talent to pick from. With a selection of backs including John Hubert, Angelo Pease and Tennessee transfer Bryce Brown, K-State will be able to

adjust to different situations by using backs with different skill sets. At quarterback, Collin Klein can be expected to continue his success from last season by picking up yards on the ground. Eastern Kentucky Rush Offense v. Kansas State Rush Defense Eastern Kentucky will showcase a skilled backfield featuring tailback Matt Denham and fullback H.B. Banjoman. Last year’s leading rusher for the Colonels, quarterback T.J. Pryor will miss the game due to injury. However, the Wildcats are coming off of a lackluster year on the defensive side of the ball, especially against the

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greatly from last year, it would be a safe assumption to think that K-State’s size and speed advantage will give the Wildcats a marginal upper-hand in this category. Intangibles: When Eastern Kentucky travels to Manhattan on Saturday they will be greeted to the largest and most hostile crowd they will play in front of this season. The Wildcats expect Bill Snyder Family Stadium to be sold out for the third consecutive year. Expect the noise and overall atmosphere to overwhelm the Colonels as the Wildcats start off the season with a convincing win. Score Prediction: 35 -13

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Sizing up the Colonels for Wildcats’ season opener What to watch for this weekend Sean Frye Staff Writer

After a heartbreaking ending to the Pinstripe Bowl that included “salute-gate,” spring practice and the spring game, summer and fall practice, Saturday marks the return of K-State football with the Wildcats playing host to the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. It is the third annual K-State Family Reunion game and a capacity crowd is expected at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 6:10 p.m. “It is very exciting,” said senior defensive back Tysyn Hartman. “With all the preparation we have done in the offseason through the winter and the summer conditioning programs, it is finally nice to get back into it. The game is here finally, just a few days away.” One of the bigger storylines going into Saturday’s contest from the Colonels’ camp is that their starting quarterback T.J. Pryor is out due to a hand injury sustained during an inter-squad scrimmage on Aug. 20. Jared McClain or Travis Carlyle, both of whom are true freshmen, are expected to start

Saturday in lieu of Pryor. “You look at them offensively, and their quarterback situation is an issue for them right now and you can’t take any of that for granted,” said K-State head coach Bill Snyder. Defensively, though, is where the Colonels will pose their biggest threat to the Wildcats. As members of the Ohio Valley Conference in the FCS division, they were first in their conference in rush defense last year, second in points allowed per game and first in sacks. “They’re very physical on defense,” Snyder said about the Colonels. “They’ve got five starters on defense that are preseason all-conference picks. They get good players there.” As for the Wildcats, their biggest question mark on offense is at the running back position. At his weekly press conference, Snyder said that he had not yet chosen a starter at the position and that as many as four players could see significant playing time at running back. Bryce Brown, the highly touted transfer from Tennessee, was the preseason favorite for starter considering he is a preseason

All-Big 12 player. However, John Hubert, Robert Rose and Angelo Pease have all made enough noise during training camp to earn an opportunity. “We are all pretty much on the same page no matter who is back there,” said Wildcats starting quarterback Collin Klein. “They are all working extremely hard and they have all prepared themselves so they can execute. It is just a matter of who is in there and that person getting the job done.” Klein will make his third start of his career Saturday at the quarterback position. However, it is a different feel this time around as he is now the preseason starter and, metaphorically, it is his team. “It has been an honor,” said Klein about being named the starter. “There has been a lot of work that has gone into it, along with a lot of preparation, obviously on my part, but with the coaches as well. We have to just keep getting better and keep making improvements. You can never be good enough at this game at any level. So that is the case now, and I am just trying to get myself better.”

Last year, the Wildcats’ defense was the main issue. They were ranked 78th nationally in points allowed, gave up the second-most rushing yards per game in the country with 231.4 yards on average and were ranked 106th in total defense after allowing nearly 450 yards of offense per game. With Hartman and Ty Zimmerman coming back at the defensive back positions though and the addition of linebacker Arthur Brown, the brother of Bryce Brown, this year looks to be a turnaround year defensively for the Wildcats. “Last year, we’ve just got to learn from it,” said senior linebacker Emmanuel Lamur. “Right now I think we are using last year as motivation. We were 106 out of 119 and no defense would like to be ranked that low. We’re trying to be at least top 10 this year.” It will be important for the Wildcats to get out to an early start to establish their tempo as to what they want to do on the field. It is a new year for the Wildcats and with a new Big 12 and a tough schedule ahead of them, a win on Saturday is a must for Snyder’s bunch.

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Fans cheer along to “Wildcat Victory” in the packed student section. Tyler Dreiling Staff Writer

give this information as a freshman because I’ve spent every K-State home game since 1997 across the aisle from the student section. Tomorrow will be my 92nd consecutive game and I’m proud of that. “The Wabash Cannonball” was never intended to become the phenomenon that it is today. In 1968, arsonists set fire to Nichols Hall, which was the home of the music department at the time. Every single sheet of music was burned to ashes, leaving nothing for the

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Have you ever been the awkward tag-along at someone else’s family gathering? Everyone else is having a good time, entertained by being surrounded by loved ones, and then there’s you sitting in a corner twiddling your thumbs because there is just nothing better to do with yourself. If you’re new to K-State and you plan to attend tomorrow’s football

game against Eastern Kentucky – shame on you if you aren’t, by the way – you’re going to notice a very family-like atmosphere from pregame tailgating to post-victory celebrations. So to help you feel more welcome, more like one of the family that you are now a part of, here is some history on the theatrics that take place in the student section called “the hardest working in the Big 12” by The Denver Post. For the record, I am qualified to

K-State band to play at a basketball game three nights later except for what it knew by heart, with one exception. The sheet music for “The Wabash Cannonball” was in the briefcase of band director Phil Hewitt, who had taken it home for some last-minute changes. At that Dec. 16 basketball game, the band played “The Wabash Cannonball” all night long and almost immediately it became a staple of K-State athletics. The bobbing back-and-forth motion was inspired by the movements of the tuba players and the entire student section participates most of the time. Coordinate with your row before the game starts about who will lean which direction to start the song, and take it away. It’s not tough, but from someone who has watched it from every angle, it looks pretty awesome when done right. The “Alma Mater” was written by H.W. Jones and selected from a campus-wide competition in 1888. The genius thing about it is that the students’ movements, which is just a gentle sway with your arms around your neighbor’s shoulders, is actually easier to master if you had a few drinks before the game. Accept this tip at your own risk. Lastly, if an unfamiliar body is suddenly passed over your head, don’t panic. After each Wildcat touchdown, students will pick up a few of their own and pass them back to the top of the section. Willie is often along for the ride. Just don’t be “that guy” who ducks for cover and makes the defenseless mass fall. Enjoy the game and represent our proud section well. Welcome to the family.

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Mark Kern Assistant Sports Editor TCU @ Baylor- This game features in-state rivals that will battle out on national television under the Friday night lights. Texas Christian University’s vaunted defense will be put to the test when they have to face Baylor’s ultraathletic quarterback Robert Griffin III. There are people think that Baylor could be a team to reckon with this year; and getting a win against a ranked team with the nation watching would be a great first step. South Florida @ Notre Dame- Year two under Brian Kelly starts off as the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame take on the South Florida Bulls. The problem has been the defense for the Irish the past couple of years, but they are convinced that they have fixed these problems. South Florida quarterback B.J Daniels will give the Notre Dame defense a tough challenge. Daniels has been inconsistent through his career, but when he is on is a very talented quarterback and could lead the Bulls to an upset in South Bend. Boise St @ Georgia (playing in Atlanta) – As it seems to be every year, people are thinking that Boise State could bust the BCS and contend for a national title. To do this, they are going to have to defeat a Bulldogs team that is coming off a rough year. This game features two outstanding quarterbacks in Boise State’s Kellen Moore and Georgia’s Aaron Murray. The key to this game will be how Boise State handles the crowd. Even though it is not an official road game, the game will be played in the Georgia Dome meaning the crowd will be heavily favored towards Georgia. Oregon @ LSU (playing in Dallas)- A game that was being hyped up has lost a bit of its luster with a couple key suspensions. For LSU, starting quarterback Jordan Jefferson has been suspended indefinitely after being arrested for battery. Senior Jarrett Lee will take his place Saturday night. For Oregon, AllAmerican candidate cornerback Cliff Harris will be suspended for the game due to driving with a suspended license. Oregon will have their backfield duo of Darren Thomas and Lamichael James, who comes into the season as a top Heisman Trophy Candidate. This game still puts the nation’s most explosive offense (Oregon) against one of the best defenses (LSU), so it still has the makings to be a great and entertaining game.

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TRENDING Fasion must haves for fall semester As the second week of classes comes to an end and the upcoming football season kicks off this weekend, the fall season is just around the corner. For most students, the change in season brings new adaptations to apparel. As the weather cools off, clothes should change accordingly. Fall fashion trends are always changing and this upcoming season is no different. Forecasted for this season includes some trends that haven’t been seen for years and even a few continued on from the summer. “Fall is one of my favorite seasons for fashion,” said Haleigh McElliott, junior in biology. “I love being able to layer different pieces together to create whole new looks.” One of the quickest and easiest ways to get your wardrobe ready for the new season is picking up a few pieces in the hottest colors for fall. Jade green, mustard and crimson are the three most popular hues this season. Mixing and matching patterns can be seen on any runway show this upcoming season. Try pairing a floral print skirt with a striped top to achieve this look. Just be sure that the color schemes of both prints are somewhat interrelated. “I definitely want to try out this look,” said Jordan Eliot, sophomore in communication sciences and disorders. “My wardrobe contains a variety of patterns so I can’t wait to find some to pair together.” Prints always are a familiar trend no matter the season. This fall stock up on plaids,

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Fashion celebrates uniqueness and individuality. Wear this technicolor indie piece and you’ll be sure to stand out. polka dots and animal prints to remain on top of your game. Another popular print includes indie graphics. Try introducing prints into unfamiliar articles as well; for example, printed shoes and shorts are this year’s twist on the printed trend. “I’m most excited for the Navajo-inspired prints and jewelry,” said Kate Macholan, senior in apparel marketing. “The color and prints are great to play with and look great paired with a fringed handbag.” For the daring students, try putting a twist on the stockings with booties look. Shorter, feminine eyelet socks with ruffles paired with heels is a very chic and unique addition to any look. As temperatures decrease,

students will need to break out jackets yet again. Bikerinspired jackets are back in and can be paired with a favorite dress or denim for a night out. Along with the biker trend, faux fur is back and better than ever. Fur is also in fashion for trim on fitted jackets as well. “I cannot wait to break out my faux fur vests again,” McElliott said. “They’re so feminine and unique and definitely help spice up any outfit while still keeping you warm.” For a more business professional look, men’s suits are in for women. Try adding feminine jewelry to liven up this trend. Also tweed and corduroy will be seen throughout the fall season. Kieu’s Inc., a local

Feathers: popular style on campus

boutique located on Poyntz Avenue, has already begun preparing for these latest trends. “We have only brushed the surface of our fall clothes right now,” said Logan Keasling, Kieu’s employee and senior in hotel and restaurant management. “I have already seen a lot of corduroy coming back into style, which look great paired with our loosefitting shrugs.” A new trend already emerging in Manhattan is colored skinny jeans. From the new crimson color to whatever imaginable, these pops of color are definitely a fun way to add a twist to any casual outfit. “One of my favorite trends are the colored skinny jeans, which Kieu’s have received,”

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Feather hair extensions have become a fashion phenomenon in recent months. The trend was most recently made popular by celebrities, such as Steven Tyler and Ke$ha, but arguably first created by famed Native American princess Pocahontas. They are stylish and affordable accessories that allow young women to express their individuality on campus through the use of different colors and feather types. The process is simple. Stylists attach the feathers to hair with micro-bead. The feather extension can last for up to four months without damage, even after repeated washings. The feathers were in such demand over the summer that even fly-fishing shops were in the money-making business by selling the feathers they normally made lures out of to salon owners who ran out of supplies. The price for a single feather at Hair Experts Salon and Spa in Manhattan is $8, which makes it easy for the salon to sell out of nearly 100 feathers every two weeks. According to salon hairstylist Sarah Farmer, the bright colored ones are the most popular because they make a bolder statement. Kristen Crandell, senior in education, doesn’t see the appeal of making the bolder statement. “The bright ones make it look overdone,” she said. “The neutral, natural ones are cool.” Lyndi Stucky, sophomore in open option, agreed that overdoing the trend can turn out tacky.

Birthdays may not consist of pinning the tail on the donkey or playgrounds anymore, but that one-day event can be celebrated in a multitude of ways in college. It can sometimes seem like every party on the weekend is celebrating someone’s birthday. While house parties are one way to celebrate birthdays, there are other options around town for those who want a more intimate celebration, whether that means an interesting location or a more specific guest list. Either way, birthday celebrations are widely accepted and a commonality around Manhattan. Manhattan holds the potential for fulfilling and enjoyable ways to celebrate birthdays. There are a variety of venues to host a celebratory dinner or activity. Cameron Harder, junior in mechanical engineering, said he enjoys celebrating with a small group of friends. Harder suggested some of Manhattan’s fine restaurants such as La Fiesta, Umi Japanese Steakhouse and Kite’s Grille and Bar for fun conversation and spending good quality time with friends. For a more involved activity, Harder had a few other ideas. “Going to a driving range or a shooting range with a group would be fun,” Harder said. Frank Anneberg Park offers a driving range and a shooting range and can be found north of town. Different restaurants around town provide different birthday experiences. Juan Herendez, La Fiesta employee, said the restaurant offers a back room for larger groups for celebratory events. Addi-

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wagon. Just like trends before, from Uggs to legwarmers, there are going to be people who don’t understand the appeal. “If it’s you, go ahead and do it. If not, then don’t attempt. It’s all or nothing,” said Tim Sherman, senior in architecture. “Anybody who doesn’t have the full hippie ensemble doesn’t pull it off.” There are many opinions on who should or shouldn’t wear the popular extensions, but there is no denying how much of a phenomenon the trend has become. Whether it will last another year or fade away within the month is a question up for debate. K-State student Sarah Farmer doesn’t see the trend lasting much longer. “Within a year they will probably come out with the same idea, but with a different twist,” she said. No one knows for sure what the next trend will be, but according to Crandell, tinsel may be the new fad. Maybe it is nearly time to say “bye bye birdie” and hello to the next big thing in hairstyling.

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Lace can dress up any outfit. An open-back lace shirt like this is sure to turn heads. budget shopper. Try mixing and matching old pieces to create new looks. Or, if students do purchase new clothing, be sure the items can be paired with multiple things to create more than one look. “There’s nothing wrong with recycling old looks,” Macholan said. “Try pairing trendy pieces with old favorites from your closet.” Courtney Fox is a senior in apparel marketing. Send comments to edge@spub.ksu.edu.

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Keasling said. “They can be paired with tunics for a casual look and dressed up with a black top for a night out.” Although there is a vast amount of new trends for the fall season, there are a few trends seen this summer that are forecasted to remain for the next few months. Once example includes maxi length apparel. This last season we saw the maxi in dresses, but the fall forecasted trend is maxi length skirts for a more bohemian look. Another example is color blocking; many pieces throughout different designers shows included colorblocked articles. Let’s hear it for the fashionable guys. The forecasted trends for men include a more rugged look. One of the hottest predicted trends for the season includes dark denim paired with leather jackets and motorcycle boots. “The trends for men that stood out to me were new details and finishes to denim,” Macholan said. “Casual twill pants and heavy layering of knits with quality wool sweaters caught my eye as well.” For the business-oriented men, tighter fitting blazers, light twill and skinny ties are in fashion and are sure to turn heads. No matter how small a student’s budget may be, there are always ways to be a

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Amanda Draper, seniorin elementary education, celebrates her 21st birthday Wednesday night at La Fiesta. tionally, Herendez said that the Brown shared his favorite staff at the restaurant will place a birthday celebration held in sombrero on the birthday guest honor of his roommate’s 21st while singing “Happy Birthday.” birthday. It also gives a complimentary “Rather than heading to the dessert in light of the festivities. ‘Ville to bump shoulders with Umi Japanese Steakhouse also strangers and waste precious offers birthday benefits for cus- dollars on overpriced fruity tomers who decide to celebrate drinks, we wasted our money their birthday in their restaurant. on island decorations, cheap keg Billy Wong, Umi employee, said beer and tacky Hawaiian shirts. that the birthday guest is offered Everyone danced to island jams a little dessert and a special drink and wore their swimsuits in the – they can choose between a middle of January,” he said. small hot sake or a frozen drink. As for places around ManhatAdditionally, Wong said that the tan, Brown said nearly everyone group can celebrate and dine in a will celebrate with you. special Japanese-style room that “Ask the sandwich guy at holds 15 people or a party room Subway for a free birthday bag of that can hold up to 40 people. chips, the Wal-Mart greeter lady Going to dinner can be either for two smiley stickers, or the the entire celebration or just the guy with big headphones and beginning. rollerblades on the sidewalk for “Nothing beats a good ol’ a b-day high five,” Brown said. house party,” Harder said, also “Unexpected birthday wishes recommending themed birthday around town can add a random parties. smile to your birthday.” Matt Brown, a senior in conWhether the birthday guy or struction science, also said cel- girl wants a casual dinner or a ebrating with a house party is a blow-out event, they can find it good suggestion for birthdays. in Manhattan.

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Sean Frye staff writer One of the quotes circulating around the sports world of Kansas came from the mouth of Turner Gill, the head coach of KU football, last week at a pep rally. A fan asked, “Are we going to beat K-State?” Gill responded, “This year we’re gonna get the last laugh. All right? That’s hearing it from me and my football players.” Funny, considering that is coming from a head coach who only won three games last year, got beat in the opening weekend by North Dakota State, an FCS team and lost to the Wildcats 59-7 in Lawrence. It is even funnier coming from the guy who is the head coach of the consensus last-place team in the Big 12 preseason polls. Sports Illustrated even went as far to say that the Jayhawks will go 0-9 in conference play. After I got done laughing, I decided to do some more research to see if Gill’s claim held any water at all. If we go solely based on last year, then no. The Jayhawks went 3-9 last year and lost seven games by an average score of 41-9. How much turnaround can there really be in a season? Now, I’m not saying that lowly teams taking the world by storm in a big-time bowl game after a dreadful season doesn’t ever happen, but the Jayhawks don’t have any players of notoriety that can put the team on their backs and carry them to a winning season. They don’t even have a single soul on the preseason Big 12 list. K-State has Bryce Brown on that list. After seeing that their history and current roster doesn’t merit the claim that the Jayhawks will “get the last laugh” against the Wildcats this year, I decided to check

Continued from page 4 the right spot for him,” Snyder added. “Making a transition from one position to another is never an easy one. When you can move safeties down to your linebacker, if they are physical enough, then you have enhanced the speed, and that is what we have been able to do with Emmanuel.” While the struggle of switching positions is difficult, both Finney and Lamur are anxious to get out on that field on Saturday and prove that they are in the right place to help the Wildcats come away with a victory. “The reality and the payment of all the hard work that we have put in is setting in, and we are all really excited to be able to play in front of our fans,” Finney said. “It is going to be a very good game.”

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The Wildcats look prepared to get the 2011 season started on Saturday as they take on the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. their schedule. Maybe they have a favorable schedule leading up to the matchup with the Wildcats that will allow them to get into a rhythm and make some noise. Well, they start off against McNeese State, an FCS team. For most FBS schools, it is generally a guaranteed win to play an FCS team. Go back to last season though and the whole, “KU got beat opening weekend by North Dakota State” thing. Then they play Northern Illinois, a team that beat Fresno State in the Humanitarian Bowl last year

40-17 and has most of that team coming back. Then they have Georgia Tech, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State and Oklahoma, the No. 1 ranked team in the country, before finally playing K-State. In those four games, they’ll be lucky to win one. So all in all, two to three wins is the absolute most the Jayhawks will get in the six games they have before the Wildcats. A .500 record doesn’t put a team in a rhythm. So they don’t have the players, history, or a favorable schedule on their side.

Maybe they just have an amazing leader that can rally his team to beat their arch rivals after taking what will most likely be a beat-down for the ages at the hands of the Sooners. Well, during his previous stint at Buffalo, he earned himself a 20-30 overall record and only had one winning season. Those standards were apparently enough for KU, as they hired him as their new head coach in 2010. Surely a new, fresh start in a major conference would bring the best out of one of the sup-

posedly hottest names on the coaching circuit. Again, 3-9 overall last year including a dismal 1-7 mark in Big 12 play. So a tough schedule, no good players, a bad head coach and they’re coming off a historically bad season. I guess once the Wildcats are done beating up on Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, they’ll take their preseason All-Big 12 running back, the most tenured coach in the Big 12, and experience on both sides of the ball and “laugh” their way to Lawrence on Oct. 22.

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K-State 2025 initiative rolls out formal plan SGA reveals ‘In-Touch,’ Caroline Sweeney managing editor Over the past week Kirk Schulz, president of K-state, and April Mason, K-State provost, met with representatives from each college to discuss the final rollout of the K-State 2025 plan. K-State 2025 is a plan for the next 15 years. The goal is to launch the university into the Top 50 universities by 2025. There are eight metrics that will determine if the university is reaching the goal. “It’s just getting off the ground. We’re at the planning stages,” said Joe Aistrup, dean of the College of Arts and Science. One of those metrics is looking at the number of doctorates granted annually. “That is one of the measures for quality of graduate education because for a research-intensive university, the production of Ph.D.s for the future of the research enterprise, whether we are talking about research that goes on in a university setting, research that goes on in our government agencies or for private enterprise ... that’s important from K-State’s perspective,” said Carol Shanklin, dean of the Graduate School. Along with the metrics involved with advancing the graduate school and research programs, K-State 2025 also has metrics to focus on undergraduates. A goal for the initiative is to focus on the freshman-to-sophomore retention rate and the percent of undergraduate students who are involved in research. “The students need to understand that the university will be working very strongly on retention and that will be one of the key areas that we have to address in order to meet our 2025 goals,” Aistrup said.

Aistrup also said that some of the questions that need to be answered to meet the goal include how to improve instruction and whether the university makes students feel like they are a part of the university. An initiative that was set up to help the retention of students at the university is KState First. “A great example of (reten-

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to succeed in their various objectives. Their platform includes focuses on campus entertainment, on-campus safety, student involvement in classroom renovations, Powercat Financial Counseling’s new online tuition calculator and funding for graduation retention programs. “We are really pushing for higher student involvement this year regarding campus issues,” said Spriggs, junior in agricultural econmics. “We have a budget of a little over 13 million dollars, of which each student contributes exactly $721.20. Students should know where their money gets spent.” The challenge that SGA faces is highlighted by the lack of voter turnout in last spring’s elections, which yielded a meager 30 percent turnout. That number needs to increase, said Spriggs, and SGA is prepared to take on that challenge. Senior Tyrone Williams, who is triple majoring in dance, business administration and social economics, likes to take things into his own hands. Williams, a firstyear student senator, currently serves as the Multicultural Affairs Chair and says that getting involved with SGA is a great route to go to get involved with one of the most influential organizations on campus. “My passion was to see multicultural groups getting involved and collaborating with each other,” said Williams. “If you want to make a change, don’t just talk about it. Go make it happen.”

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