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The K-State director of bands responded to over 35 questions and comments during his 90 minute Ask Me Live session.
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Dr. Frank Tracz, director of bands at K-State, answers questions during The Collegian’s Ask Me Live on Sept. 9, 2015.
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he Collegian is hosting a live Q-and-A series called Ask Me Live. The AML chat allows anyone to ask questions of notable local and national people. On Wednesday, K-State Director of Bands Frank Tracz sat down to answer your questions. Here are some highlights:
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CFB FAN: HOW DID THIS STORY GET SO OUT OF CONTROL? WHEN YOU SEE THE WIDE SHOT OR THE PLANS THAT WERE SHARED AFTERWARD IT’S CLEAR THAT IT’S A NON-STORY, WHAT COULD’VE HAVE BEEN DONE BETTER IN YOUR OPINION?
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K-STATE TO "COMPLETE THE BOWL" OF BILL SNYDER FAMILY STADIUM
After recently completing the Vanier Family Football Complex, a $68 million project, K-State athletic department representatives and athletic director, John Currie, announced the launch of the public campaign for for the stadium's next transformation step. Phase IIIB in the remodel of Bill Snyder Family Stadium will cost approximately $15 million, and will focus on completing the 2010 Master Plan's vision for the northeast corner of the stadium. This step in the transformation process will create a stadium bowl, complete with new features for spectators and elements of operation.
Tracz: I don’t know if anything could have avoided this other than us not doing it. We’re such a PC world right now; everything’s recorded, everyone’s got access to what they need very quickly and they’re looking for things to create a controversy or give them leverage. It’s a different world, and if I made a mistake, it’s not recognizing that. I learned and I won’t do that again. It’s too bad, people make fun of me all the time, all in good fun, and I can handle it. My bottom line opinion is that there’s a lot
more things in the world that we need to be upset about other than a marching band formation in the middle of Kansas.
sity, the students. I plan to be here until death, retirement or assassination. I hope the latter doesn’t happen.
LINDA: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE INSTRUMENT :)
ALEX TODD: I LOVED THE STAR WARS PART OF THE SHOW! WHAT DO YOU THINK OF CAPTAIN KIRK WEIGHING IN ON TWITTER, AND DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE SHOW THAT YOU’VE DONE?
Tracz: The one that’s played well! I’m a percussionist/drummer. I wanted to be a rock ’n’ roll star, but it didn’t work out that way.
BLAIR: DT – WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE GOFUNDME RAISING OVER 5K DOLLARS FOR THE BAND IN JUST OVER 4 HOURS? CAN WE GET A FEW WORDS ON THAT? PRETTY AMAZING.
Tracz: It’s more than pretty amazing. It’s incredible that people think that much of you, and they’ve certainly demonstrated their love for this band and its students. Just incredible. Really incredible. Thank you, thank you very much.
COLORADO: DID YOU EVER EXPECT TO COME TO KANSAS?
Tracz: No, I didn’t. When I got the call to come interview here—I didn’t apply, they called me to ask if I would be interested because they needed a director to build a program here—I came out, got the job, and fell in love with the place. I thought I would stay a couple years and then go back to Ohio because that’s where all my family is. We fell in love with the place, the univer-
Tracz: Captain Kirk—that was phenomenal! I think his best comment was “I think it looks like the Enterprise—and I would know!” He also commented that the same people complaining now must complain about mother nature and the shapes they see in the clouds. We’ve got some great shows planned. Since it’s a Sudler year, every show is a “big show,” when normally we do one per year. We have Band Day next week, a “Just Dance” show featuring Bruno Mars music, followed by Fort Riley Day, and then a Queen show, which was popular a few years ago. Some good stuff coming up!
CONCERNED: WAS IT TRUE THAT YOU WERE ADVISED NOT TO TALK TO PRESS ON MONDAY?
Tracz: Yes, I was advised to hold off on comments until we all had a chance to get together and talk this through. I think that was a fair request. It changed when the Big 12 got involved.
Taiwanese powder accident raises questions in U.S.
FORMER KU STUDENT ENTERS DIVERSION PROGRAM AFTER CHARGES OF SEXUAL BATTERY
MORGAN BELL
After a 19-year-old woman claimed to have been forced into sex with him in a Kansas University residence hall room in 2014, a 20-year-old former KU student recently entered a diversion program. Under a variety of conditions, including abstinence from alcohol and drug use and writing the woman an apology, The Douglas County district attorney’s office will not prosecute the suspect. According to reports from The Lawrence Journal-World, the woman was said to have agreed with the decision of the State to have her accused offender of put in the diversion program.
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The Kansas Fire Marshal’s office spread warnings about flammable colored powders after nearly 500 people at the Formosa Fun Coast Water Park in Taipei, Taiwan were burned after colored powder was emitted from a stage and subsequently caught fire, consuming the crowd in a fireball. “We are just always looking for opportunities to educate Kansans on ways to keep safe,” Kevin Doel, state fire marshal public information officer, said. “When we saw the event in Taiwan, what happened there, we thought that would be something with all these color runs – it’s a very popular trend now – that it’s a possibility that it could happen again, so people just need to be aware of that.” According to the state website, “The Office of the State Fire Marshal is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Kansas from the hazards of fire, explosion and hazardous
WICHITA STATE PLANS TO INCREASE EVENING POLICE PRESENCE DUE TO RECENT ROBBERIES
Due to two recent on-campus robberies, Wichita State University announced plans to increase law enforcement presence on campus during the evening. University spokespeople announced Tuesday that between the hours of 7 p.m. and 3 a.m., campus officers with day shifts will continue to patrol the area, and that more of these officers than before will patrol on foot.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY On this day in 1897, a 25-year-old London taxi driver named George Smith becomes the first person ever arrested for drunk driving after slamming his cab into a building. Smith later pled guilty and was fined 25 shillings.
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A Color Run participant releases blue coloring into the air at the Color Run 5K on Sept. 13, 2014 in the parking lot of Bill Snyder Family Stadium. materials.” There is an upcoming color run in Manhattan on Sept. 12, and the state wants participants to be aware of possible risks. The press release issued fol-
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right size and concentration in the presence of an ignition source, an explosion can occur. “Possible ignition sources include open flames and sparks, electrical equipment, hot surfaces and static electricity,” the release said. According to The Color Run’s website FAQS page, the organization makes the health and safety of their participants and employees a priority, and they have taken precautions to ensure safety. “As a professional events company with highly vetted policies and processes, we conduct thorough testing to ensure the safety of our materials and their application, and we are confident in the safety of our events,” according to the website. The Color Run follows strict safety measures and protocols, including the testing of the powder for safe public use, smoking is prohibited within the event area and they require a gap between any stages and the public.
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Popular ‘college foods’ may lead to freshman 15 MORGAN BELL the collegian
Some college students around the nation seem to struggle with healthy eating and finding the balance between healthful meals and being a carefree college kid. We all make excuses to avoid the proper foods, but what are the effects of some of our favorite bad habits? According to Sara Rosenkranz, research assistant professor in human nutrition, a limited income, busy schedule, convenience, environmental challenges, social eating and a party atmosphere all play a role in the average college student’s food choices. “I don’t think that we should always throw college students under the bus,” Rosenkranz said. “I think that college students have a lot of challenges that many other people don’t have.” These challenges include being away from home for the first time and therefore being in charge of their own decisions, among others. Sometimes, college students take advantage of this in a negative way. “I have personally found that I have to be mindful of what I am eating,” Kyle Hinrichs, junior in business management, said. “When I first got to college, I ate whatever I wanted, but it seems that my mom actually did have my best interest in mind.” Hinrich’s statement rings true in the lives of many college students. However, there are ways to get around unhealthy eating. Rosenkranz said she suggests reading nutrition labels; planning, preparing and freezing meals and snacks ahead of time; cooking in bulk; carrying around a handful of nuts or a piece of fruit for snacks; working with a roommate to share the workload that comes with cooking; and researching to see if healthy eating is actually more expensive in the long run. “I try to eat healthy, but sometimes convenience wins, and I opt for something not healthy,” Hinrichs said. “My favorite unhealthy food is definitely pizza, and I tend to turn to caffeine when I’m tired.” For Brock Borovetz, senior in construction science and management, convenience foods include PB&J sandwiches, Panda Express and Taco Bell in the K-State Student Union or Chipotle. He said he mostly cooks canned foods and tries to bring snacks to graze on until he can find time to eat a meal. “(I choose the foods I do) because it’s the easiest and cheapest combination for my budget and cooking skills,” Borovetz said. Unhealthy food choices can be followed by negative health consequences. According to Rosenkranz, it is never too late to become health conscious. “Obviously in our society, the main (health risk) that we worry about is cardiovascular disease because it is still the number one killer,” Rosenkranz said. According to Rosenkranz, her biggest food concern is high-calorie, low-nutrient foods. Let’s look more closely at five popular college foods that fall under this category and their individual health risks.
1. RAMEN NOODLES
Health Effects: The Washington Post published an article on Sept. 1, 2014 titled “All those instant noodles you eat may put you at risk for heart problems,”
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Mohamed Alamri, sophomore in biochemistry, and Khalid Zaki, sophomore in biotechnology, enjoy the easy access fast-food in the student union Wednesday. For some college students, it is a struggle to find an even balance between eating healthy and choosing foods that are easily accessible. in which they quoted research that found a link to ramen noodles and an increase in people’s risk of metabolic changes linked to heart disease and stroke. Alternative: You can use the noodles on occasion, but ditch the flavor packet, which is really high in sodium, according to Dianna Schalles, Lafene Student Health Center dietitian specialist. Add some healthy vegetables, such as peas, green peppers or tomatoes.
2. POP-TARTS
Health Effects: These delicious pastries are high in calories and low in nutrients. Beware! The nutrition information on a package of Pop-Tarts can be deceiving – a serving size is actually just one Pop-Tart, but a package contains two pastries, which means that if you eat both, you will actually be consuming over 400 calories. Alternative: Opt for oatmeal or breakfast foods and snacks that contain protein and not so much sugar.
3. ALCOHOL
Health Effects: Alcohol can actually be beneficial to your health. “In terms of health outcomes, most research supports that moderate drinking can be a healthful part of your life,” Rosenkranz said. “The one thing where the research is less clear is in terms of cancer.” However, Rosenkranz said these benefits are not necessarily better than avoiding alcohol, and you should be careful because the extra calories can cause weight gain. “I think the important thing is that if you are consuming alcohol that you do it in moderation,” Rosenkranz said.
Alternative: Instead of binge drinking on the weekends, stick to a healthy amount of one or two drinks per night.
4. CAFFEINE
Health Effects: An article by Medical News Today titled “Caffeine: how does it affect our health?” said caffeine can be both helpful and harmful to our health. According to the article, some positives of caffeine are that it is a natural stimulant, can reduce the risk of liver and throat cancer, may reduce the risk of suicide in adults, may help long-term memory and can help guard against type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, cardiovascular disease and stroke. However, the article said the negative effects include “insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, an upset stomach, a fast heartbeat and even muscle tremors.” People can become dependent on caffeine, and an absence of the substance can cause withdrawals, the article said. This leads to even more problems. Alternative: Schalles said you can find energy from your food choices, which provide energy naturally. Protein and carbohydrates are important for energy. According to Justine Sterling in her Aug. 31, 2011 Delish.com article, “There are a few healthy foods and drinks that provide energy naturally — no taurine needed! According to Livestrong.com, drinking a lot of fluids such as water or herbal tea throughout the day will up energy levels. Fatty fish, such as tuna (easy to store in cans on dorm room shelves) can help sharpen mental functions.”
5. PIZZA
Health Effects: Pizza is arguably the all-time most popular college food. In an UIC
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article from January titled “Pizza adds significant fat, calories, sodium to youth,” said a new study has shown that “on days they eat pizza, children and adolescents take in significantly more calories, fat and sodium than on days they don’t.” Pizza is the second-highest source of energy in the diet of American youths, according to the article. In addition, the article said pizza consumption could be an important contributor to the obesity epidemic. Alternative: Make it yourself. Choosing a whole grain crust or English muffin, then topping it with tomato or pasta sauce is much healthier than ordering from your favorite pizza shop.
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Schalles created an “Ask the Dietitian” handout titled “The Freshman 15: Fact or Fiction?” In it, she talked about this issue. Here is an excerpt from the handout: “It is a widely accepted belief that as a freshman, you may be 15 pounds heavier by sophomore year. But before you let this be an excuse for mindless munching and late night pizza binges, check out the facts: • Recent studies show an average gain between 2.5 – 3.5 pounds during the first year of college. • Less than 10 percent of all college freshmen actually gained 15 pounds or more their freshman year. • Twenty-five percent actually lose weight during the first year. • The ‘Big 3’ weight gain culprits: excessive snacking; larger meal portions, and decreased activity. • Some freshmen are still growing into their adult weights and would gain weight regardless. • Dorm living did not add to weight gain. (versus living off campus) • Weight gain tends to accumu-
late from freshman to senior year; an average of 7-9 pounds for campus females and 12-13 pounds for males.” According to Schalles, college students are developing habits that will likely follow them into adulthood. “Rather than obsessing over weight and the latest diet trend, focus on developing a long term healthy lifestyle to prevent weight gain and chronic disease throughout your adult years,” Schalles said. Overall Guidelines Both Schalles and Rosenkranz warned against trendy diets and encourage the use of MyPlate, which is the nutrition guidelines recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “One thing I would caution students against is to follow the ‘flavor of the month,’ if you will, in terms of dietary advice that you hear because there’s all kinds of crazy things that kind of come and go… ,” Rosenkranz said. “Come back to the dietary guidelines. Look at MyPlate.” In addition, Schalles said she also advises students to find a balance. “I always say there’s no good or bad food,” said Schalles. “There’s not one single meal or food or day that’s going to make or break a healthy lifestyle. If you only ate ramen noodles, then yes, that would be an issue. It’s really about the balance.” In all, the age-old advice rings true: too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. We’re in college, so what can we really do? Whether it be our studies, a weekend out at the bar or the food we put into our bodies, we need to find a good balance and stick to it. “We need to be a little easier on ourselves and not expect perfection, but within our ability to do better, let’s try to make some positive changes,” Rosenkranz said.
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Family, faith boosts Wildcats’ rising volleyball star GRANT COHEN the collegian
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ophomore outside hitter Bryna Vogel has stepped into the spotlight in the Wildcat’s 5-1 start. She has tripled her freshman statistics in just six games, producing 22 kills last season, and now she is third on the team in kills with 66, averaging 2.87 per set. Spiking a volleyball, however, is not what drives Vogel to success. “(My faith) motivates me to be the best that I can be,” Vogel said. “I always try to use it to be the best person that I can be.” Vogel was raised in Clearwater, Kansas, a small town north of Wichita with a population of just over 2,530 people. Her parents, Randy and Nancy Vogel, were educators in the Clearwater School District, and they continue that work today. Randy Vogel and Elmer Schmitz, Bryna’s uncle, played football at K-State, and Nancy Vogel attended the university as an undergraduate. The Vogel family attended football and basketball games on a regular basis, and according to Randy Vogel, they consider it their home away from home. Vogel attended Wildcat Volleyball camps since she was 14 years old and loved the family atmosphere that the Little Apple had to offer. When the opportunity came to pick a school, K-State was the place she wanted to be. “I have been around K-State and I loved coming up here,” Vogel said. “When I was choosing colleges and what sport I wanted to do, I found a love for volleyball. Since K-State has a good program, I thought I would check it out, and it turned out to be the right place.”
Growing up with an athletic family, Vogel wanted to be like her older sister, Tricia. In 2010, Tricia Vogel won the Lynette Woodard High School Female Athlete of the Year by the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission and then continued her career at Emporia State for softball. Bryna Vogel said she wanted to be exactly like her sister and wanted to have as much success both in high school and college. “I have always looked up to her,” Vogel said. “When she plays or does anything, she has such a big heart. I really respect her and love following her footsteps.” While attending Clearwater High School, Bryna Vogel was a two-time Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division V Most Valuable Player and three-time first team all conference member. Along with lettering in basketball and softball, Vogel was a part of the National Honor Society and marching band, and she graduated first in her class. “Everything she does has come easy for her,” Randy Vogel said. “Its awesome to watch her grow and develop. She is one of those quiet kids that leads by example.” Vogel has motivated her teammates since day one. The Wildcats have seen her make a tremendous jump this past summer and see her giving her best effort in practice and in matches. While the sophomore outside hitter’s personality tends to be more quiet and reserved, how she presents herself day by day is what sticks out. “She’s like the quiet thunder that comes along,” junior libero Kersten Kober said. “She does not say a whole lot but when she does say something, it means something. She really proves herself with her actions.” Vogel is not only inspiring the Manhattan community, but people from all over Kansas.
According to Vogel, during the beginning of the 2015 season, a little girl in Northwest Kansas saw Vogel’s intro video at the start of this season. In that video, Vogel talked about how her faith was really important to her and how she uses it to live her life on a daily basis. The little girl’s father wrote to Vogel saying what an inspiration she was to his daughter and that they would be following her career, Vogel said. The young girl wanted some advice on volleyball and living life as a Christian. Touched by the letter, Vogel immediately wrote back and continues to talk to write to her on a regular basis. “(Writing to her) has helped me grow as a Christian,” Vogel said. “It is really good to share that with younger girls and hopefully motivate them to be better Christians and better people.” Church life has always been important to the 2014 Big 12 Academic All-Rookie Team member. According to Vogel, she immediately got involved with Student Mobilization, a nondenominational Christian college ministry that meets every Thursday night. She said she is now a student leader for the organization and loves every opportunity to grow her faith. “Going to church has been a big part of my life,” Vogel said. “It has made me the person that I am today.” Family, friends and faith have kept Vogel going as she is continuing her sophomore year at K-State. Her teammates are the reason why she gives her hardworking effort all the time, and it is her fan’s encouragement that motivates her to keep striving for glory. “I love being around my team,” Vogel said. “The fans at K-State are great. The saying of family really connects with me and motivates me daily.” Cassandra Nguyen | THE COLLEGIAN
Bryna Vogel, outside hitter, spikes the ball to the other court during the second set of the Varney’s Invitational K-State vs. California Volleyball match on Sept. 4, 2015 at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats took a victory against the Bears 3-1.
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What to watch: week 2 expected to bring a good running game with Leonard Fournette who last year was on the All-SEC Freshmen team, while Mississippi State returns QB Dak Prescott who could be in Heisman contention. Kickoff for this game is Saturday at 8:15 p.m.
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After one week of college football in the books, we are going to take a look at what games have peaked peoples’ interest in week two.
LSU (#14) AT MISSISSIPPI STATE (#25) Last weekend LSU’s game vs. McNeese St. and former Wildcat Daniel Sams was cancelled due to lightning 11 minutes into the contest, so this will be the first full game of the year for the Tigers and it comes on the road against a tough Mississippi State team. The Bulldogs are coming off a season opening 34-16 victory against Southern Mississippi. LSU is
OKLAHOMA (#19) AT TENNESSE (#23)
This game marks the second straight week a Big 12 team has a tough test on the road. Kickoff is set for Saturday at 5:00 p.m. as Oklahoma will try to go 2-0 after their debut 41-3 victory over Akron last week. Tennesse is a dark horse to win the SEC east this year because of the recruiting that head coach Butch Jones has done. They opened the season with a victory over Bowling Green by a score of 59-30. It would be huge for Oklahoma to go on the road and win this game against an SEC opponent.
BOISE STATE (#20) AT BYU
Both of these teams are coming off dramatic victories for different reasons. Boise State is coming off a win against former
coach Chris Petersen. Running Back Jeremy McNichols carried the Broncos with 89 rushing yards in their 16-13 win over Washington. BYU is coming of an emotional game at Nebraska. The Cougars lost starting QB Taysom Hill for the season with an injury; however, that did not stop BYU who beat Nebraska on a Hail Mary to end the game. You can catch kickoff to this matchup at 9:15 p.m. Saturday.
OREGON (#7) AT MICHIGAN STATE (#5)
This game is the matchup of the day. College GameDay will be in attendance in the morning. These two met last season in Oregon, and the Ducks prevailed in that matchup. This year’s matchup should be just as good as last year’s. Michigan State has returning QB Connor Cook who led MSU to an opening week win at Western Michigan of a score of 37-24. Kickoff to this game is Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Chris Robinson is junior in mass communciations. Please send comments to sports@kstatecollegian.com
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State Fire Marshal Doug Jorgensen said the possibility of an explosion occurring at a color run was not a big concern for his office. He said that the state checked with some of the major companies in the U.S., and they use a different type of process with their colored powder. Jorgensen also said there were multiple issues that came together to create the explosion in Taiwan. “What happened in Taiwan is they were using an empty swimming pool, and they had a lot of people packed into the empty swimming pool and it had some type of canopy over the top,” Jorgensen said. “There wasn’t any air movement for (the powder) to sort of dissipate, and it just sort of hung there. And then evidently, either by cigarette or by some type of open flame or spark, that’s what caused the explosion.” As long as there is ventilation and not a lot of people packed in an enclosed area, Jorgensen said the probability of an explosion occurring is limited. Manhattan Fire Marshal Rick Stillwagon said Manhattan city policy is that a permit must be signed for all events that occur in the city, and he personal-
ly signed the permit for Saturday’s color run. The police department, public works and human resources must also sign the permit. In addition, precautions have been taken when it comes to the event. “The route will be down Kimball, College, Marlatt and down Denison, so I mean it’s pretty much right (by the fire department),” Stillwagon said. Mikayla Reves, senior in kinesiology, said she will be participating in the color run. The event will be her fourth color run, but she was not previously aware of any possible dangers. “I think that I would be more cautious if there were flames around,” Reves said. “I think that (the risk of fire) should be mentioned, especially for stuff like that, because there’s large groups of people that get involved with that kind of thing. That would be nice to know.” Although event organizers have taken the necessary precautions to ensure public safety, Doel said he advises people to be aware and cautious. “Even in your own home, you know where your smoke detectors are. You’re supposed to think about an escape in case of a fire. You should always be aware of ways, wherever you’re at, to be safe,” Doel said.