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Donald Trump speaking at the 2015 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), in National Harbor, Maryland on Feb. 27, 2015.
Locked Manhattan brings a new kind of fun to community
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epublican presidential candidates took the stage as part of the GOP debate on CNN on Wednesday. The debate was split into two groups. The first group consisted of Sen. Rick Santorum, Gov. Bobby Jindal, Gov. George Pataki, and Sen. Lindsey Graham. The candidates who participated
in the second group were: Mr. Donald Trump, Dr. Ben Carson, Sen. Ted Cruz, Gov. Chris Christie, Ms. Carly Fiorina, Gov. Jeb Bush, Gov. Scott Walker, Gov. Mike Huckabee, Sen. Marco Rubio, Sen. Rand Paul, and Gov. John Kasich. The debate discussed issues from illegal immigration to marijuana legalization and taxation reform to international policy. Candidates were challenged, asked personal questions and al-
lowed to debate amongst themselves; there were times of jovial banter and strongly worded debate. In Manhattan, many people tuned in to the debate, ready to hear what these candidates had to say. “I am ready to get into the issues,” Laura Meyers, president of the K-State College Republicans, said. “I want to hear specific ideas and plans.” Meanwhile, Michael
Gassmann, the chair of the Riley County Democratic party, said he met the debate with a cautious demeanor. “Right now, it is all about whoever says it the loudest and most outrageous gets attention,” Gassmann said. “Everyone is jockeying for position, kind of like a wrestlemania match. Unfortunately, the media goes along with it.” see page
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KELSIE SHAPLAND the collegian
The Manhattan community can spice up their same old weekend routines by challenging themselves at the new escape room attraction, Locked Manhattan, which is going to be located in downtown Manhattan. The main focus of Locked Manhattan is story immersion and puzzle solving, according to owners Mat and Zach Droge, local Manhattan brothers. The Droge brothers said they wanted to create an adventure that will be unforgettable for all of their players. The brothers also said they wanted to give people an unique experience while providing them with a different type of entertainment. Locked Manhattan was designed for anyone who enjoys puzzles and challenges. “The escape room is a team building activity meant to bring people closer together,” Mat Droge said. “Your visit will last about an hour and a half at most, by the time the game is explained and you begin the adventure. According to a press release on the Locked Manhattan’s website, escape rooms originated in Japan eight years ago. The concept was based off of computer games, which allowed players to put together clues to leave a simulated room. see page
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How different tobacco products compare to cigarettes he strives to provide the most healthy mix that conforms to possible future regulations. “There’s not a lot of regulation at the moment,” Saverino said. “But I want to be up to standard when that time comes up.” Since e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, and they are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, which raises some concerns with groups such as the American Cancer Society about what people are actually vaping. Members of the society have argued that without federal regulation, there was no way of knowing precisely what was in the juice and how clean it is. “What we don’t know is the possible long-term effects of e-cigs,” said Reagan Cussimanio, Kansas director of government relations at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and vice president of the Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition Board. Though several chemicals
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Although there are healthier alternatives to cigarettes such as E-cigarettes and hookahs, these products still contain chemicals that may lead to long-term negative effects.
KELSEY KENDALL the collegian
It is widely known that cigarettes are bad for your health, but what about other products? Though there is little conclusive research regarding electronic cigarettes, the devices are gaining popularity. There are more than 250 brands of e-cigarettes on the market, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Other products, such as
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hookahs and cigars, have been compared to cigarettes as a somewhat healthier option. Some studies, however, have found the nicotine and other chemical levels to be higher in these than in cigarettes.
E-CIGARETTES
E-cigarettes are devices that use a power source to heat a mix of nicotine, different chemicals and various flavors into a vapor that the user inhales, often called vaping, according to the National
Institute on Drug Abuse. As these are still relatively new to the market, however, there are some lingering questions. For instance, what are people vaping and what are the long-term effects? According to Antonio Saverino, owner of The Vape Bar on Tuttle Creek Boulevard, the e-cigarette juice sold there is made of vegetable glycerin, pharmaceutical grade nicotine and different flavoring. Though not all shops use the same mix, Saverino said
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that are linked to cancer have been found in different mixes of e-cigarette juice, it will take several years to officially determine the long-term effects, according to Cussimanio. “(The American Cancer Society) thinks some of the same issues (that appeared in cigarettes) will appear further down the road,” Cussimanio said. Saverino said the juice sold at The Vape Bar is tested for these chemicals, ensuring what is distributed is clean. Many people use e-cigarettes as an aid to quit smoking cigarettes. Customers can request of variety of nicotine levels, depending on how much or how often they smoked cigarettes, according to Saverino. Though the nicotine in cigarettes is addictive, Saverino said he has yet to see any of his e-cigarette customers return to cigarettes.
HOOKAH
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there is a lot of confusion concerning hookah, according to Cussimanio. According to the American Cancer Society, hookah is a water pipe that consists of a bowl in which the special tobacco (called shisha) is heated, passing the smoke through water into a hose where the user inhales the smoke. One smoking session can often last up to one hour, which means the amount of smoke the user inhales is higher than with a single cigarette, according to the society. “(Hookah) is comparable to cigarettes,” Jordan Casey, senior in anthropology and employee at On The Wildside, said. On The Wildside, an Aggieville store that sells Hookah, has many regulars that come in as often as daily or every few weeks to restock on the tobacco product, according to Casey. see page
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ESCAPE | Brothers unite puzzles, people,
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The Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City hosted a luncheon in Kansas City in celebration of its 10th anniversary on Tuesday. Kathleen Sebelius was invited by the foundation to help celebrate 10 years of its grant-making. Sebelius arrived to the foundation's celebration with a speech about possible future goals for the foundation, including to "make Kansas City the healthiest region in the country" in the next 10 years, according to the Little Apple Post.
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John Currie, K-State athletic director, announced Wednesday that the Basketball Training Facility will be permanently renamed the Ice Family Basketball Center, in honor of longtime supporters Carl and Mary Ice and their family. A formal ceremony to officially name the facility will take place later this fall; details about the event will be announced in coming weeks, according to a press release from K-State athletics.
MANHATTAN MAN ARRESTED FOR THEFT OF PHONE AT CRAIGSLIST SALE
According to the Riley County Police Department, Michael Brooks, 23, of Manhattan, was arrested by RCPD officers on charges of theft Tuesday. Police found evidence Brooks was in a Craigslist transaction in which he fled the 1400 block of Watson Place with an iPhone 6 belonging to Jon Haas, 20, of Manhattan.
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Locked Manhattan is an escape room that uses logic adrenaline to get participants through the story. The Droge brothers said they believe that the escape room is a team building activity meant to bring people closer together. There are physical and logical puzzles to solve so no one is left out, the owners said. “We want to play to different people’s strengths,” Mat Droge said. “We don’t want a group of six to go in and have one person be good at physical puzzles and there only be physical puzzles.” According to the website, the first room to open is the “The Witching Hour.” There are plans to add more rooms over time so that each time someone visits they will experience a different room. These rooms will consist of “The Dinner Party” and “Honor Among Thieves.” The main focus of “The Witching Hour” room is to make participants feel like they are in a mysterious witch’s house, according to the Locked Manhattan website. The story behind this room is that the mayor thinks there is a witch living outside of town and cursing the village. To prove he is right, he gets people together to investigate her house and find her spell book. “It’s not that you are an actor in a
movie, you are a character in this movie and you don’t know as a character in this room what’s going to happen,” Zach Droge said. “You don’t know what puzzle is coming next or what story element is coming next.” One concern people have with the new thrill is whether the room is safe. Many community members, who haven’t been to an escape room or even heard of it, said the overall idea was somewhat scary and intimidating. “I think I would feel a little scared because I don’t like being locked into things, but I would also feel accomplished when I finished.” Jody Baragary, junior in animal sciences and industry, said. The owners said they have done everything they can to make their escape room as safe as possible. “The entire Locked Manhattan
has video cameras, and there are two reasons for that,” Mat Droge said. “One is if you get stuck on a puzzle, we want to be able to help you. The other reason is if somebody gets hurt. We want to be able to see it and help them if a situation like that happens.” In case of an emergency when the power goes out, the doors are magnetic and will automatically unlock and let the participants out. There is also an emergency button by the door to let people out if this type of situation should arise. “I think it would be cool to go to, and I think some of my friends would like to go.” Chris Kitchell, Fort Riley resident, said. “I think an escape room is a great idea, and it’s always good to do something that challenges you.” The Droge brothers said their new establishment will likely open sometime in the last week of September.
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DEBATE | GOP candidates spend another night on stage continued from page
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During the debate, there were many plans and viewpoints discussed, such as Planned Parenthood funding, international security, illegal immigration and taxation. These viewpoints often brought dispute. Previous to the debate, Trump had made comments about Fiorina’s appearance. “Look at that face,” Trump said. “Would anyone vote for that?” Florina replied directly to Trump’s comment. “I think women all over this country heard very clearly what Trump said,” Fiorina said. However, it wasn’t that type of banter that many voters were listening for. At the K-State College Republicans’ watch party, many students came with an avid desire to hear the important issues discussed. There was many an applause at the event, and a lot of discussion on who was doing well. “The debate went surprisingly well considering it’s a CNN debate,” Austin McCampbell, senior in history, said. Kerrick Kuder, senior in political science, had a different view. “The CNN questions tried to make candidates strike at each other,” Kuder said. “It was nice to see the candidates made
a point to show respect to each other.” It is the issues those candidates debated that are most concerning to voters. When asked about his beliefs on taxing and how he believed the tax system should be rewritten, Carson discussed his plans on a “fair tax,” which draws on the biblical concept of tithing. “If someone makes $10 billion they owe $1 billion in taxes, and if someone makes $10 they owe $1 in taxes,” Carson said. When asked about his immigration policy views, Trump discussed his beliefs on illegal immigration. “I want to build a wall, a wall that works,” Trump said. “We don’t have a country, we don’t have a border. I don’t think you’d be asking these questions if I didn’t run.” Cruz discussed his beliefs on why he is working to take funding away from Planned Parenthood, even if that means a possible federal government shut down. “I am proud to stand for life,” Cruz said about the issue. For some it seems very early for debates and discussions to be already happening, but others welcomed the event. Many at the watch party said they felt that the early debates allowed for the candidates to articulate
their ideas and help voters make those decisions early on in the race. Gassmann had a different opinion about the early races. “No, these debates are not important,” Gassmann said. “They are driven by the media and the pollsters. The voice of the average American is not being heard.” Regardless of political views, the debate seemed to spark thought from many across Manhattan. It is only the beginning of the long presidential race that will be ending at voting booths next November.
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The consequences of being ‘that person’ ELASSIA CUNNINGHAMYOUNGER the collegian
Aggieville is a popular destination for late night and weekend fun. For a lot of students and Manhattanites, fun means hitting up the bars. However, that can quickly turn anyone into “that person.” “That person” is the guy or gal whose blood alcohol content spells out: “I’m too intoxicated to make good decisions.” People do embarrassing things that make them the night’s entertainment, and though “that person” may not remember what they did during the course of the night, there are others who will. Management, bartenders and restaurant employees get a glimpse of “that person” when someone has a little too much to drink. “We get to see (that person) on their way to (Aggieville), and we get to see them obviously as they’re going home, and hopefully most of them aren’t driving home,” Enrique Alonso, manager at Buffalo Wild Wings, said. “We see them stumbling around and they think it’s funny, but everyone in here is laughing at them, so don’t be that guy.” For Buffalo Wild Wings, “that person” also has a nasty habit of taking what isn’t theirs, and according to Alonso, food theft has become a problem that he frequently faces. “We are very responsible with our alcohol service, but sometimes people come in and they just want a bite to eat,” Alonso said. “And we’re not serving them alcohol, but we’re like, ‘alright you can eat.’ Well, there’s been times when people will just take food off of the trays as servers are walking by with the food. To me that’s pretty crazy; I would not ever touch somebody else’s food.” “That person” also occasionally wreaks havoc over at Pita Pit. Employees have witnessed everything from shootings to crazy, uncontrollable, drunken fights. One employee, Allison Scripsick, junior in interior architecture and product design, witnessed an encounter between “those people” and the Riley County police. “We were working and it was
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A man takes off running after breaking Coldstone Creamery’s front window in Aggieville during Fake Patty’s Day Celebrations on March 8, 2013. Witnesses reported that the man was handstand twerking against the window. probably midnight when we heard people getting slammed against our window,” Scripsick said. “We saw flashing lights come and we saw the cops coming and trying to break it up. “ Scripsick said the situation only got worse. “They wouldn’t stop fighting each other, so then they sprayed them with pepper spray, and we had people running in here because they had pepper spray in their eyes,” Scripsick said. “That didn’t work, then (the police) tased them.” Shortly after, “those people” were escorted away in a police car, according to Scripsick. “They had to pick them up and physically drag them into the police car because they were still
blacked out and messed up from getting pepper sprayed and tased, so they couldn’t see anything,” she said. “It was like a 30 minute ordeal of them fighting, pepper spraying and tasing. It was so funny though. It was so great to watch from over here.” Scripsick said she advises people to not be “that person who gets pepper sprayed and passes out in (Aggieville).” Of course, there is also the person who passes out after too many shots at the bar. Fuzzy’s employee, Shawn O’Brate, senior in arts and science open option, said he has come across “that person” often and has decided to make the best out of the situation. “There was one guy who got a
little bit too drunk,” O’Brate said. “He fell asleep at the bar the other day, and while I was away from the bar, someone got ahold of the sharpie and drew a whole bunch of stuff all over his face.” O’Brate talked about how it continued throughout the night before he finally just joined in on the fun. “Every time I’d come back to the bar I would take the sharpie away, and I’d be like, ‘this guy just needs to wait for his taxi,’ and whatever,” O’Brate said. “He gets up, goes to the bathroom, doesn’t notice, comes back and falls asleep on the other side of my bar with the other side of his face exposed, and I’m not going to lie—I got in there and I started drawing stuff on his forehead. I left again to do
Zodiac Compatibility with Madam LoCoco: Libra
IRIS LOCOCO the collegian
For such a balanced sign as Libra, perhaps nothing tips the precarious scales of your life like romance. This is one area where your gentle and easygoing nature can do you a grave disservice if you don’t keep your wits about you. But worry not, fair Libra, Madam LoCoco is here to act as the proverbial net to the precarious tightrope act that is dating. Here are some helpful hints to keep you from hurtling to your untimely demise to the concrete below…
WORST: LIBRA + CANCER
Though initially drawn to each other by the love of all that is harmonious and domestic, your relationship could soon begin to resemble the aftermath of a horde of temperamental toddlers at the hometown buffet: the echoes of tantrums, food smearing the walls and the shellshocked looks of the bystanders who will be left to clean up the whole mess. Cancer’s tendency to disguise their true feelings
and lash out in bouts of selfish moodiness when their unvocalized needs are not met will not sit well with the easygoing and harmonious Libra. Cancers have a nasty habit of being vindictive, which won’t play nicely with Libra’s tendency to roll over and play dead in the midst of a conflict. A braver Libra might have plans to pry the cantankerous Cancer out of their shell, but this is likely to result in nothing but an even more withdrawn and cranky Cancer and a Libra with a lot of pinched fingers. Not that Libra is without fault— your tendency to overthink mountains into molehills could turn a minor disagreement with a moody Cancer into a full-blown code red catastrophe. These two will do best in a relationship that gives both signs some distance from the other’s obnoxious idiosyncrasies, so steer clear of romance and keep your interactions limited to five-minute-long coffee and bull sessions over copies of Interior Design Digest after class. Overall: 2/5 star match. Your theme song should probably be: “I’m Not Calling You A Liar” by Florence and the Machine.
BETTER: LIBRA + LEO
This aesthetically-attentive pair has all the trappings of true romance: sizable bouquets of roses, mixtapes of your favorite saccharine love songs and inspired flowery sonnets during the courtship phase. But your
relationship is like a beauty pageant contestant wiping off all the airbrushing after a televised runway walk: once things start to get real, much of the appeal will evaporate. As a Libra, you like to avoid conflict, and Leo likes to avoid anything that doesn’t make them feel good, so any conversations about commitment and the future will be half-assed and sugar-coated at best. The artificial sweetener in these conversations will eventually cause both of you a case of interpersonal diarrhea, where pushy Leo will sweet talk procrastinatory Libra into an angry dance that will tip the all-important scales of balance in Libra’s life and throw their entire world off-kilter. What initially starts with locked doors and ignored text messages can escalate into Internet revenge porn and infidelity (on both sides) with a more self-assured Libra. However, if Libra can learn to be a bit more flexible in their dealings (after all, a tipped scale does not have to stay skewed in one direction forever), there is surprisingly a non-zero chance that this relationship will end with both parties on opposite sides of the litigation table. Overall: 3/5 star match. Your theme song should probably be: “The Long Way Home” by Norah Jones.
ionable doormat that is Libra, it will be Gemini. You will likely connect with each other in a bar or at a cocktail party, after you’ve each run off your own respective groups of friends by chattering at them like a couple of caffeine-addled tree monkeys. It’s probably best that you meet in this fashion, too, because getting either of you to pin down a commitment is like trying to nail jello to a tree. As a Libra, you are the sign who will probably be most adept at dealing with Gemini’s two-faced flakiness, since there’s very little that could provoke you into a confrontation aside from Gemini trying to run you down with a pickup truck in the street. Likewise, your Libra tendency to cling to domestic commitments will sit strangely well with Gemini’s penchant for self-consciousness and fear of all things less certain than death and taxes. In this relationship, your biggest obstacle will likely be finding a home large enough to house both Gemini’s extensive library of trashy paperbacks and your own sizable hoard of shoes and clothes. The greatest upside to this match is that for as long as you’re together, you won’t be ruining two normal people. Overall: 4/5 star match. Your theme song should probably be: “To Give and to Get in Return” by Quarterhorse.
BEST: LIBRA + GEMINI
Iris LoCoco is a senior in art history. Please send comments to current@kstatecollegian.com.
If there is one sign who will be most willing to not wipe their mucky feet all over the compan-
some chores, I come back—another side of his face is drawn on with weird wording.” However, O’Brate said that the customer did finally make his way home. “Finally, the guy got up, got in his taxi ride, and he had, literally, a whole face worth of sharpie tattoos,” O’Brate said. Being “that person” is a personal choice. Having fun isn’t a bad thing. Having a few shots isn’t bad either. However, if you go overboard you may just publicly humiliate yourself and become “that person” of the night. Elassia Cunningham-Younger is a freshman in mass communications. Please send comments to current@kstatecollegian.com
SMOKING | Comparing nicotine sources continued from page
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He said he believes these customers should and already do understand the health concerns associated with smoking hookah. The American Cancer Society released a statement in 2012 saying many cancer-causing ingredients, such as arsenic, lead, cobalt and chromium have been found in shisha tobacco. According to the Mayo Clinic, the amount of carbon monoxide and tobacco is higher in hookah than in cigarettes due to how long a session lasts. Also, hookah contains similar amounts of nicotine to cigarettes, meaning smoking hookah may lead to tobacco dependence. As a hookah smoker, though, Casey said he has never had the urge to smoke a cigarette. To him, smoking hookah is a fun social experience. “What’s the point of living if you’re not having any fun?” Casey said.
CIGARS
Cigars differ from cigarettes in that they are wrapped in tobacco leaves rather than paper, according to the American Cancer Society. These can vary in size, from smaller cigars like cigarillos, to larger cigars like Cubans. One key difference between these sizes is that the smaller cigars may have a filter, similar to cigarettes, while larger cigars do not. However, this doesn’t change the composition much. “Cigars still contain many of the same (chemicals) as cigarettes,” Cussimanio said. The American Cancer Society said most cigars contain the amount of nicotine comparable to several cigarettes, which can make users addicted. According to Cussimanio, cigars also contain equal or greater levels of carbon monoxide compared to cigarettes. Cussimanio said the tobacco from cigars often go through a fermentation process, which changes the chemicals and the flavors of the cigars. Though many people, such as Casey, said they believe smoking products such as hookah can be fun, Cussimanio said the American Cancer Society does not consider any one tobacco product, whether cigarettes, cigars, hookah or e-cigarettes to be healthier than another. All options have been shown to have nicotine and other chemicals that can cause short-term or long-term health problems, though e-cigarettes still await an official verdict.
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Wildcats head south to compete in Schooner Fall Classic AVERY OSEN the collegian
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Madison Talley, junior, reads her line on the green to the hole nine during the Marilynn Smith/Sunflower Invitational at Colbert Hills Golf Course on Sep.t 8, 2015.
The K-State women’s golf team will travel to Norman, Oklahoma for the Schooner Fall Classic after placing fourth at the Sunflower Invitational in Manhattan last weekend. The Schooner Fall Classic is a three-day event from Saturday to Monday at Belmar Golf Club. “We have not played at this golf course before, so it will be new for everyone on our team,” head coach Kristi Knight said. “The coaching staff has done some research to try and get some information, but lots of that will come from our practice round on Friday.”
The field at the classic will include Texas A&M, Florida State and Mississippi State, along with nine other teams. “These three teams are the ones that really stand out from last year,” Knight said. “It is a really good field of teams and should test us again.” The classic is also a charity event for the Toby Keith Foundation’s OK Kid’s Korral, which is a cost-free, convenient and comfortable home for pediatric cancer patients receiving treatment in Oklahoma City, according to the foundation’s website. “This is a really good way for all of us to be thankful for our health and being able to play golf every day,” Knight said. “It is important
for us not to forget how fortunate we are for our health and we don’t want to take that for granted.” During the Wildcats’ last outing in the Sunflower Invitational at Colbert Hills, junior Madison Talley finished in the top five and ended very strong. “(Talley) played very well and she was very solid,” Knight said. “We will be looking for her again to step up for us.” Knight said she knows that it takes a team effort, however, to finish high in these tournaments. “Our girls are working hard and hopefully we can have a stronger first round this tournament,” Knight said. “It’s a gorgeous course, and we look forward to a good weekend.”
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thursday, september 17, 2015
Big 12 lacks punch in early season action
ANDREW HAMMOND the collegian
Most, if not all, of the major “Power 5” conference heavyweights have been tested. Some of them have passed, others have not. But, for some reason, there’s only one conference that remains the biggest mystery of all. It’s America’s most confusing conference….THE BIG 12. I’m not trashing the Big 12, so stop with the assumption that this is my intention on this fine Wednesday. I’ll wait for the inevitable choke job in December to do that. We aren’t even three weeks into this young college season and among the contenders for the college football playoff, only Baylor and TCU have yet to receive what some would consider a “real challenge.” Ohio State traveled to Virginia Tech and prevailed in impressive fashion. Oregon traveled to Michigan State and although it was a loss, they played very well. Meanwhile, Alabama met with Wisconsin in Arlington, Texas and played an impressive game to start the season. Now, what about TCU and Baylor? So far in the 2015 campaign, the only team that’s challenged this Texas private school duo is Minnesota, who made TCU work for their first win of the season on Sept. 3. The Horned Frogs won that game 23-17. Baylor, on the other hand, has struggled early with SMU and Lamar before coasting to big victories. Although the Bears won big, they were far from playing a solid opposing team. We’re nearing the end of the non-conference schedule and we still don’t know much about TCU and Baylor. Are they playing a big poker game as a way to not reveal too much, or are they, dare I say it,
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Bill Snyder, K-State head football coach, talks about the progress of his team over the off-season during the 2015 Big 12 Football Media Days at the Omni Dallas Hotel in Dallas, TX on July 20, 2015. overrated? One team who’s grabbed one of the best wins in this early season is Oklahoma. This past Saturday, the Sooners went to SEC stalwart Tennessee and climbed out of a 17-0 hole to stun the Volunteers in overtime by a score of 31-24. It remains to be seen if the Sooners can capitalize off of this recent SEC victory, unlike last time when they defeated Alabama in the 2014 Allstate Sugar Bowl and laid a comparative egg with last season’s 8-5 record. Three schools that could tip the balance of the conference race are West Virginia, Oklahoma State and K-State. This weekend the Wildcats
and Cowboys wrap up their non-conference slates with Conference USA schools Louisiana Tech and UTSA. The Cowboys face an interesting task of stopping the potent UTSA offense that put up 32 points against Arizona but only managed three points against K-State this past weekend. West Virginia wraps up its nonconference schedule against longtime rival Maryland on Sept. 26; however, it’s their opening Big 12 schedule, which includes trips to Oklahoma, Baylor and TCU, that is even more interesting. Two teams that we’ll also get a better read on this weekend are the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Texas Longhorns.
With a season opening blowout loss to Notre Dame and the recent firing of embattled athletic director Steve Patterson, there’s no school more desperate for a win than the Texas Longhorns, who welcome California this weekend. The Red Raiders have a chance to grab a huge win on the road at Arkansas; a second Big 12 win against an SEC school would certainly put another chink in the collective “SEC armor”. And finally, the two most consistent teams in the conference remain Kansas and Iowa State, and that’s not a good thing. This past weekend, the Iowa State Cyclones let a 17-10 halftime lead slip away, and their
Iowa Hawkeyes rivals took the 3117 victory, as well as the Cy-Hawk trophy. Kansas, on the other hand, remains the most inept “Power 5” program of recent memory. Kansas remains so bad that opposing coach Justin Fuente of the Memphis Tigers said that his upcoming matchup with Bowling Green is actually a “significant step-up” from playing against Kansas last week. I guess no matter how much changes at the top, some things will always remain the same. Andrew Hammond is a sophomore in mass communications. Please send comments to sports@kstatecollegian.com
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thursday, september 17,2015
Kansas State Fair provides local fun
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Julian Esquival, 6-year-old resident of Hutchinson, rides a sheep during the Kansas State Fair Mutton Bustin’ Championship on Sept. 12, 2015.
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Pogo Fred entertains a crowd by demonstrating tricks at the state fair in Hutchinson, Kansas.
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Bently Bonnette, 18 month old resident of Hutchinson, plays with uncle Tanner Fisher, resident of Lawrence, at the mini water park at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson, Kansas.
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Comic hypnotist Ron Diamond addresses the crowd while participants lay on the stage in a hypnotic trance at the Kansas State Fair.