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The students’ voice since 1901 • Vol. 110 No. 4 • Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 • Emporia State University

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Financial aid debt for ESU students increases L iz C offey coffey@esubulletin.com Student financial aid debt at Emporia State increased by 8 percent last year, according to Elaine Henrie, director of the Financial Aid Office. Nationally, students carried an average of $23,200 in debt in 2008, according to the Project on Student Debt, a nonprofit independent research organization. Historically, student debt has risen by 6 percent every year nationally.

The average debt was $19,085 for Stafford or direct loans for the May 2009 graduating class at ESU. Henrie said students should keep track of loans and consider their choices.

“Stay in contact with the lender, find out what options you have, and don’t ignore it,” Henrie said.

The Project on Student Debt, which reported the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study numbers, said that ESU students have on average $17,680 in debt at graduation and

showed that 70 percent of students at the university graduated with debt in 2008.

The study compared the states to find trends in student debt. High debt states are mostly situated in the Northeast and low debt states in the West. Out of the 49 states that participated in this study, Kansas was ranked 25.

Students, like sophomore chemistry major Jim Pickert, have concerns about their student debt. Pickert has been working on paying back his loans while still attending classes.

“I made a substantial payment a little while

Seven Years Later

Student vets’ reaction to the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom

back…I don’t know, it depends on how things go,” Pickert said.

Senior art therapy major Jessemine Baker said she has accumulated $25,000 in debt after two years at ESU. Baker said she plans on becoming a school counselor and hopes that the government will pay off her loans. When she gets a job she said she plans on paying the interest.

“If we’re properly prepared we can do our jobs that we were educated to do and help us

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ASG implements changes for year

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For Ryan Naegele, junior marketing major, the transition from soldier to college student was difficult.

“It was hard to get back to studying… I forgot how to do a lot of that stuff,” he said.

Naegele was part of a maintenance and construction battalion in Iraq and he, along with the rest of America, heard about President Obama’s declaration from the Oval Office last Tuesday that the sevenyear-long war known as Operation Iraqi Freedom is over. In accordance to an agreement with the Iraqi government, all U.S. troops will leave the country by the end of 2011.

But Naegele said that the war isn’t ending – it’s just moving from Iraq to Afghanistan. “(Instead of being) sent to Iraq, now everyone is being deployed to Afghanistan,” Naegle said. “I also think that we’ve wasted a lot of money in comparison to what is actually being done.”

The decision to pull out troops has been met with mixed reactions.

However, some believe that Iraq is not ready for total withdrawal. Dylan Richardson, senior physical education and health promotion major and Iraq veteran, said that things in Iraq were just beginning to head in the right direction.

“I served (there) for almost one year (from 2007-2008), and I’ve seen the positives that we were doing. Great things were (happening) that were worth the losses we’ve suffered,” Richardson said.

Both Naegele and Richardson agreed that troop withdrawal from Iraq will be a long, gradual process that will most likely extend past the 2011 timetable, but there will always be some shred of U.S. occupation.

Richardson also said that a sudden end to U.S. occupation would be irresponsible and compared the scenario to the Wild West.

“Before we got there, Iraq was actually had quite a bit of security, and it was a very

In an effort to better serve the student body, Associated Student Government has begun to execute several major changes for ESU students this year.

“We have begun implementing these changes. And they will RIVERS go throughout all this year,” said Ashley McCullough, senior communication major and vice president of ASG. ASG changes for this year include increasing campus and community outreach, providing additional forms of open communica

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Second Petty Officer Ryan Naegele, junior marketing major, served for five months with his Naval Mobil Construction Battalion, aka the SeaBees, in Iraq. Kellen Jenkins/The Bulletin. safe place to be, but when we showed up, it was like free reign.

We destroyed their entire government, the least we could do is help them get back on their feet,” he said.

He also said that terrorism rates are not likely to change very much, except they may become more violent since the governing body – U.S. troops – will have less influence.

According to Richardson, many of the problems in Iraq stem from a lack of education,

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as terrorist groups usually target dation is established, the young, illiterate men with little situation will turn around.

Some agree that this was the right move for America, while others are worried that progress made during the past seven years could be jeopardized.

Richardson said that he experienced both positives and negatives.

“It was great to be back with family and friends, but or no schooling. He believes that when you live with someonce a strong, educational founSee Vets...Page 6

This year, national fraternities and sororities at Emporia State will celebrate 100 years on campus. “(Greek Life is) a highly visible group of students that work together in a brotherly and sisterly way to make the university a better place,” said Roger Heineken, administrative officer in the Memorial Union.

Sigma Phi Epsilon was the first national Greek organization on campus, founded in 1910 at what was then Kansas State Normal School. Since 1910, over 20 national fraternities and sororities have had chapters at ESU. “I think it builds institutional loyalty.

Greek alumni are often big supporters of the university long after they have graduated,” Heineken said.

Heineken is a member of Phi Delta Theta and was chapter adviser for 13 years.

“Being a member of Phi Delta, a fraternity, a life experience, we say we are a Phi Delt’

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“We destroyed their entire government— the least we could do is help them get back on their feet.”

-Dylan Richardson

How do you feel about the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom? “ War is never a good thing. I don’t think we ever should have gone there. But the important thing is that we are out now.”

Steven Edwards, sophomore digital audio major

“I’m glad it’s over. It should have been over years ago.

It’s nice that we’re helping their government, but now it’s just better to leave.

We’ve done what we can.”

Tabetha Schoefeld, junior biology major

Jessica Owen, freshman nursing major, Shae Coffin, freshman special education major, and Morgan Williams, freshman undecided, leave the Chi Omega house on Tuesday evening after their chapter meeting.

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Police Reports Reports given to The Bulletin from ESU Police and Safety Department September 3, 2010

Officer completed deposits for Business Office and Parking Dept.

Officers completed deposit for the Foundation.

Officers completed deposit for Memorial Student Union.

Officers provided jump start assistance for KS 30 day tag at ESU Apt. 1201 Triplett Dr. Officer provided lock out assistance forKS WBE296 at 3627 W 18th.

Officer provided jump start assistance for KS 30 day tag at ESU Apt. 1201 Triplett Dr. Officer fueled vehicle 3373.

Officer provided lock out assistance for KS XKL503 in Lot 7. Property retrieved and vehicle was secured.

Officer completed deposit for the Business Office.

Officer fueled vehicle 4268.

Officer washed vehicle 4268.

Officer took report of a non-injury accident involving KS XBR407 and KSUEC945 in 1800 Highland.

Officer provided lock out assistance for KS 724BWG at 105 W 12th.

Officer admitted Ryan Robertson to ESU Apt. A-1 1201 Triplett Dr. Officer checked vehicle TX DDP613 on Kellogg Circle.

No problem was found.

Officer provided lock out assistance for KS WFN978 at 105 W 12th.

Officer stopped KS XFQ803 in 100 E 12th. Written warning for speeding in the same location.

Officer assisted Kansas Highway Patrol with a DUI at 1201 W 12th.

Officer checked Trusler SportsComplex. Officer shut off the lights in the concession stand.

Officer fueled vehicle 4268.

Officer washed vehicle 4268.

September 4, 2010 Officer admitted Lixiao Huang into Visser Hall Room 224.

Officer admitted He Nah into Science Hall Room 245.

Officer admitted Janelle Cole into King Hall.

Officer contacted subjects tailgating in Lot 7 and advised of campus policy.

Officer secured Plumb Hall.

Officer contacted subjects in tailgating area and advised of campus policy.

Logan Juaire was taken into custody for battery on a law enforcement officer.

Officer completed deposit for ticket office.

Officer admitted Lixiao Huang intoKing Hall Room 210.

Officer admitted Sarah Bowling into King Hall Room 8.

Officer fueled vehicle 4268.

Officer checked Trusler Sports Complex. Secured north gate.

Officer provided jump start assistance for KS 047BMV in Sector 7.

Peter Shoemaker requested to speak with an officer at ESU PD HQ in reference to a stolen bicycle.

Adam Tebben reported a suspicioussubject looking into cars outside of Morse Hall Complex. Subject left the area prior to officer’s arrival.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with an abandoned vehicle in 1800 Industrial Rd.

September 5, 2010 Officer admitted Yuchen Chen into Science Hall Rooms 245 and 246.

Officer Admitted Sha Zhanxin into Science Hall Rooms 245 and 246.

Officer admitted Levi Howell into theArt Annex.

Officer admitted Breanne Simon into King Hall Room 206.

Officer admitted Peter Shoemaker intoKing Hall Room 2.

Officer admitted Stephanie Russell into the Art Annex.

Officer admitted Jianlei Chen intoScience Hall Room 19.

Officer admitted Al Daugherty intoKing Hall Room 207.

Officer admitted Mitchell Lurth intoKing Hall Room 12.

Officer admitted Funa Wang into Beach AndersonMusic Hall Room 206.

Officer admitted Erica Cassella intoKing Hall Room 7.

Officer fueled vehicle 4268.

2353..Officer checked Trusler Sports Complex. Checked KS QQJ475 outside gate.Occupants were looking over the fields.

September 6, 2010 Officer admitted Yuchen Chen into Science Hall.

Officer admitted Luke Ball into King Hall Room 12.

Officer admitted Ryan Wash into King Hall Room 211.

Officer admitted Cheasea Smith into King Hall Room 105.

Officer admitted Desiree Dye into King Hall Room 206.

Officer provided lock out assistance for KS 958BQL at 9th and Cottonwood.

Officer admitted Nikki Michael into King Hall Room 101.

Officer admitted Alexandria Lara into King Hall Room 8.

Officer admitted Lixiao Huang into Visser Hall Room 224.

Officer admitted Alex Martin into the Art Annex.

Officer provided lock out assistance for KS 230CBU at 620 W 5th.

Officer admitted Liuhan Cai into Science Hall Room 19.

Several parking lot lights are out at ESU Apt. 1201 Triplett Dr.

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The first Faculty Senate meeting of the school year was held Tuesday afternoon in Visser Hall Room 330.

“We kind of have to reorganize ourselves and see how we like to look at each other and hear each other, and this was kind of a different set up, but I think we’ll fix that for next time,” said Joella Mehrhoof, Faculty Senate President and professor of health, physical education.

The first order of business was a group photo of the senators and executive board followed by announcements. Vice President and Provost of Academic Affairs Tes Mehring discussed the Red Balloon Project, a movement set to keep four-year institutions at their best.

The project is sponsored by American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). A discussion at http://emporia.campuspack.net/Groups/esu/Red-Balloon is open until Sept. 24 as an effort to set up Red Balloon Activities at Emporia State.

“There’s a spark to keep us as faculty interested in what we’re doing and continuing to explore new ideas, new venues for capturing student interest. To me that’s what the Red Balloon Project is about,” Mehring said.

Senators Giovanna Follo and Lynette Schreiner volunteered to serve on the Foundations Grant Committee for the ESU Foundation, which Mehrhof said allows faculty to apply for grants to do things in the classroom.

“Sometimes faculty just need

Faculty Senate President Joella Mehrhof welcomes her fellow faculty members before the meeting Tuesday at Visser Hall. Alissa Miller/The Bulletin. a little bit of money to do an amazing thing, so these grants allow that to happen,” Mehrhof said.

Senator and assistant professor of mathematics, computer science and economics Rob Catlett called the senate’s attention to the American Democracy project, which is holding a forum between the two candidates for U.S. House of Representatives in the first district of Kansas, Tim Huelskamp and Alan Jilka. Catlett said the event will begin at approximately 7 p.m. on Sept. 27 in Albert Taylor Hall and is open to the public. He said the start time could be a few minutes earlier if the event is put on live television.

“We may have people coming from all over for this and we really want a large group of students because this will be the representative for people who live in this community and who are students in this community,” Catlett said.

Proposed slogan: ‘Low pants, no chance’ BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Baton Rouge Metro Council member wants the parish to support a public awareness campaign against men who wear their pants so low that their boxer shorts show. Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle has a slogan for the campaign: “Low pants, no chance.”

“I hate to see it and I see so much of it in my district,” Marcelle said. “It’s disrespectful to the elderly, to young kids and to women.”

Her resolution, on the agenda for discussion Wednesday, says wearing saggy pants creates negative stereotypes and that “those who wear saggy pants are hurting their chances of becoming employable, educated and productive citizens.”

Marcelle said she’d like to pass a law allowing police to cite and fine people for wearing saggy pants that expose their underwear, but recognizes that constitutional issues prevent such a law.

A public-awareness campaign is the next-best thing to try to get these young men to hitch up their pants, she said.

Councilman Rodney “Smokie” Bourgeois and Councilwomen Donna Collins-Lewis and Ronnie Edwards say they support Mercelle’s proposal.

“How are you going to get a job with your pants down around your knees?” Bourgeois asked.

However, Councilman Scott Wilson questioned whether young people would pay any attention to the campaign, and said proper dress is something that should be dealt with at home, rather than by the council.

Senior social science major and ASG President Jonathan Rivers said this was the first Faculty Senate meeting he attended without another member of ASG. He said going to the meetings gives a different perspective on issues facing the school.

“I think it’s really interesting hearing the faculty perspective on things because my life is the students, so hearing from the faculty sheds new light on things,” Rivers said.

Mehrhof said starting this year, she will attend ASG meetings. She said as long as she can remember, the ASG president has come to faculty senate meetings, but she doesn’t recall a Faculty Senate president visiting the students’ meetings.

“It’s kind of a nice parallel to what the faculty are doing and what the students are doing, it’s a bonding thing,” Mehrhof said.

Tips for parents of college freshmen (AP) Here are a few tips for parents who have children heading off to college: —Talk about the transition — and the contradictory feelings your whole family may be feeling (excitement, sadness, anxiety).

—Be honest about how you’re feeling, but also be encouraging. Express excitement about your child’s future.

—Give advice, but only when requested. Consider responding with “What do you think?” or “How would you do it?” Don’t be in a rush to problem-solve for your freshman.

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The Bulletin | September 9, 2010

PROFILE: DAVID EDDS

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New species, new perspective L auren L au

lau@esubulletin.com A new species of fish – Balitora Eddsi – was discovered and recently named after David Edds, professor of Biological Science Department. Balitora Eddsi was found in a floating river in Nepal in 1996 along with other seven new species.

“I got a huge collection of about 160 kinds of fish in 1996, and there are at least eight new species,”Edds said.

Balitora Eddsi is the eighth new species discovered by Edds, and there is a new one still in progress.

There are two of these eight new species named after Edds as a way to honor him and recognize the work he has done on Nepal fish study.

“It is cladding reorganization that other authors use my name, just like telling me that I deserve recognition,”Edds said.

Edds is originally from Independence.

After studying in Zoology and Aquatic Biology, he became a member of Peace Crops, an American volunteer organization for volunteering time to do different services in

foreign countries. Edds went to Nepal and has studied Nepalese fish for about 25 years.

“I am interested in diversity of lives, typically in aquatic animals. The coolest animals that live in the water are the fish, and they have the amazing adaptation to live in the water,” Edds said.

Brent Thomas, Chair of Biological Science, said Edds’ research interest covers a variety of living things.

“His research interest is very broad, on variety of different organism and topics,” Thomas said.

Edds has taught at Emporia State since 1989.He said he enjoys working in the department with qualified professors and colleagues, and doing both research and teaching here.

“ESU is a nice balance between not too big a school, nor too small a school,” Edds said.

Last April, Edds received the Robert L. Packard Outstanding Educator Award by Southwestern Association of Naturalists, to whom he has made contributions to education in the area of biology.

“He has a tremendous influence over a

EDDS huge number of students,” Thomas said.

Edds said if no students have done well, no one will recognize his teaching.

“It is a huge unexpected honor of the efforts that I have made for the over 20 years in ESU, and the efforts my students have made,”Edds said.

Dandan Liu, graduate student and research assistant of biology major, said Edds is really nice and dedicated to teaching.

“He is always early at the office and wait for students come to ask questions,” Liu

said.

According to Thomas, Edds brought in international graduate students, and he spent time trying to get them set up everything they need and even drove them around to look for place to stay.

“That is far above what is required for him to do,” Thomas said.

Edds said his goal is not only teaching, but also learning along with students. Edds works with students and guides graduate students in their research.

If you have a suggestion for a profile, please email editor@esubulletin.com.

Florida minister determined to hold 9/11 Quran burn GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The leader of a small Florida church that espouses anti-Islam philosophy said Wednesday he was determined to burn copies of the Quran on Sept. 11, despite pressure from the White House, religious leaders and others to call it off.

Pastor Terry Jones said at a press conference that he has received a lot of encouragement for his protest, with supporters mailing copies of the Islamic holy text to his Gainesville church of about 50 followers. The plan is to incinerated the Qurans in a bonfire Saturday to mark the ninth anniversary of 9/11.

“As of right now, we are not convinced that backing down is the right thing,” said Jones, who took no questions.

Jones said previously he has received more than 100 death threats and has started carrying a .40-caliber pistol since announcing his plan to burn the book Muslims consider the word of God and insist be treated with the utmost respect. The 58-year-old minister proclaimed in July that he would stage “International Burn-a-Quran Day.” Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. and NATO commander in Kabul, took the rare step of a military leader taking a position on a domestic matter when he warned in an e-mail to The Associated Press that “images of the burning of a Quran would undoubtedly be used by extremists in Afghanistan — and around the world — to inflame public opinion and incite violence.”

Petraeus spoke Wednesday with Afghan President Karzai about the matter, according to a military spokesman Col. Erik Gunhus. “They both agreed that burning of a Quran would undermine our effort in Af-

ghanistan, jeopardize the safety of coalition troopers and civilians,” Gunhus said, and would “create problems for our Afghan partners ... as it likely would be Afghan police and soldiers who would have to deal with any large demonstrations.”

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said that the pastor’s plans were outrageous and urged Jones to cancel the event.

“It is regrettable that a pastor in Gainesville, Florida, with a church of no more than 50 people can make this outrageous and distrustful, disgraceful plan and get the world’s attention, but that’s the world we live in right now,” Clinton said in remarks to the Council on Foreign Relations. “It is unfortunate, it is not who we are,” she said.

Jones gained some local notoriety last year when he posted signs in front of his church declaring “Islam is of the Devil.” But his Quran-burning idea attracted wider attention. It drew rebukes from Muslim nations and at home as an emotional debate was taking shape over the proposed Islamic center near the ground zero site of the 2001 terrorist attacks in New York.

His actions likely would be protected by the First Amendment’s right to free speech. The U.S. Supreme Court has made clear that speech deemed offensive to many people, even the majority of people, cannot be suppressed by the government unless it is clearly directed to intimidate someone or amounts to an incitement to violence, legal experts said.

The Vatican denounced the planned Quran burning as “outrageous and grave.”

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder during a meeting Tuesday with religious leaders to discuss recent at-

tacks on Muslims and mosques around the U.S. called the planned burning idiotic and dangerous, according to a Justice Department official. The official requested anonymity because the meeting was private.

David Axelrod, senior adviser to President Barack Obama told CNN Wednesday morning: “The reverend may have the right to do what he’s doing but it’s not right. It’s not consistent with our values ... I hope that his conscience and his good sense will take hold.”

Staffan de Mistura, head of the United Nations Mission in Afghanistan, expressed concern and outrage “in the strongest possible terms,” and added, “If such an abhorrent act were to be implemented, it would only contribute to fueling the arguments of those who are indeed against peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.”

Local religious leaders in this progressive Florida city of 125,000 anchored by the sprawling University of Florida campus also criticized the lanky preacher with the bushy white mustache. At least two dozen Christian churches, Jewish temples and Muslim organizations in the city have mobilized to plan inclusive events — some will read from the Quran at their own weekend services. A student group is organizing a protest across the street from the church Saturday.

Gainesville’s new mayor, Craig Lowe, who during his campaign became the target of a Jones-led protest because he is openly gay, has declared Sept. 11 Interfaith Solidarity Day in the city.

The fire department has denied Jones a required burn permit, but he said lawyers have told him he has the right to burn the Qurans, with or without the city’s permission.

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3 teens from West Virgina youth prison found in Kansas MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Three teenagers who escaped a West Virginia prison for young offenders have been found in Basehor, Kansas.

Police Chief Lloyd Martley says 19-year-olds Brandon Carroll and Michael Lee Sharp were arrested early Wednesday along with 18-year-old David Greathouse.

WDTV reports the police were responding to an unrelated call about break-ins at local construction sites.

When police heard dogs barking, they investigated and found the teens walking in a nearby yard. When officers tried to stop them, they fled.

Martley says Greathouse used a screwdriver to threaten an officer. He says the three later admitted to breaking into a church to look for food and money, but didn’t take anything.

They escaped from the Salem Industrial Home for Youth on Monday.

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The Bulletin | September 9, 2010

STAFF EDITORIAL

On Aug. 31, President Barack Obama announced the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In his address from the Oval Office, Obama was clear about what this meant for Americans and Iraqis, “The American combat mission in Iraq has ended. Operation Iraqi Freedom is over, and the Iraqi people now have lead responsibility for the security of their country,” he said.

Though there are still around 50,000 American troops in Iraq currently, the announcement signified an important day in the history of our country. No matter what view you may have of the Iraq War, it can be assumed that all Americans can rejoice in the thought that by Dec. 11, 2011, as per the agreement made

Welcome Home, Troops

between the U.S. and Iraq, all American troops in the country will be withdrawn.

In simple terms, the military conflict in Iraq started as a search for weapons of mass destruction and ended as a quest to create a stable and just government in the country. Now, nearly seven and a half years after the war began, with nearly 5,000 coalition casualties and over 30,000 wounded, not to mention the thousands if not millions of Iraqi citizens that have been displaced by the war, it can be said that the effort to achieve freedom for the Iraqi people came at no small cost.

It is understandable and remarkably easy to argue for or against the war in Iraq, but what cannot and should not be argued

for or against is the importance of our withdrawal from Iraq.

The Bulletin staff feels the plan to end Operation Iraqi Freedom is good for our country if only because it takes American citizens, primarily military personnel, out of harms way.

Theories of just war and the morality behind military conflict have been argued since a human hand carved the first spear. The basic fact is this—the end of military action by Americans in Iraq will save the lives of those who serve our country diligently.

With the Afghan War still waging, and Osama Bin Laden and leaders of Al-Qaeda still at large, issues with healthcare and the economy on the home front, and threats being made against our country daily, it is clear the

Illustration by Ellen Weiss end of the Iraq War does not solve all or even a majority of the problems we face in today’s world. But if our withdrawal from Iraq is done with success and dignity, there is still a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

Remembrance Cannot Stop Now This Saturday marks the ninth anniversary of the Sept.

11 terrorist attacks. This is obviously a tremendously important day in our country’s history and is our generation’s Pearl Harbor.

Every year, when the date draws near, I get anxious, if that is the right word. I don’t know what to feel. Differing amounts of various emotions have surfaced inside me in regards to this event: anger, sadness, frustration, confusion.

Why then, on this important day, is there nothing going on at Emporia State? No day of remembrance, no moment of silence or candlelight vigil, nothing! This, to me, is a huge mistake.

It has been nine years of war and hardship for our country since 9/11, and for us at ESU to not honor the memory of those who died on that day and subsequent days as a direct result of 9/11 is truly unfortunate.

I do not believe myself to be a huge “patriot,” but this seems odd to me. Since 2001, it seems like every year there is some kind of event in the name of remembrance. What happened? What changed? Why is this year different? Is it just the natural progression of things? I really hope not.

Not even a decade has passed, and it is as though we have forgotten already. I know that 9/11 seems to perpetually hang over us, so it is never forgotten, but doing nothing this Saturday gives off a bad impression, to say the least.

I know this is a tough situation, because it is not as if we should celebrate the ninth anniversary of one of the worst days in the history of our country, but there should at

E ric H emphill , opinion@esubulletin.com least be something to remind us of why the last decade has been scarred with wars. Something to keep us humble and thankful for what we have and those who protect it, mindful of the fragility of life and how nothing can be taken for granted.

So this Saturday, when people all over the country will be looking back on this terrible day, I challenge all those here at ESU to think back as well. Think about the things we have and the things we and others around us have lost.

In spite of not having an organized event on campus or in Emporia, we can still collectively remember the importance of Sept. 11, the lives that were lost, and the country whose foundation shook when the towers fell.

Remember, Emporia State, and never forget.

Students Deserve Better Events I have always enjoyed most of the things this school has to offer.

I came here for an education, and I am receiving it. What I wasn’t sure of was what exactly the school had to offer me outside of classes.

The Union Activities Council makes sure the students that go to this school cannot truthfully say, “there’s nothing to do in Emporia.”

Every year, we have a variety of activities that students can go to that allow us to get away from the strife and toil of studying and working on homework.

From Bingo Night to Flintstock, we have a wide range of opportunities to cure boredom and spice up a night throughout the year.

UAC even sponsors a few “Night at the Movies” during which students can go to a movie for only $3, and I think that’s awesome.

But what I do not think is awesome is an event that is a shallow, pointless waste of time and UAC money that can sadly only be summed up as unpleasant.

Of course, everyone has different opinions of how fun an event is, but I think if we speak truthfully we realize that there are certain events that we simply do not gain much from, be it knowledge or entertainment.

I have been to a few of these in my day and you can usually spot them by their name. If the title of the event is something that is common knowledge, it is usually not going to be very fulfilling.

One such event that has already happened this year was “Tom Ryan: Fighting the Freshman 15.” I did not attend this event because it seems to me that the best weapons for fighting the “Freshman 15” are obvious and already at our disposal: exercise and being conscious of your diet. That explanation didn’t take an hour and a half nor did it cost UAC hundreds, or perhaps thousands, of dollars. Also, I’m not a freshman.

Now I’m sure that Tom Ryan was at least entertaining and that the event wasn’t a complete waste of time and money, but I feel that we deserve better than what we already know.

I wondered exactly why we have these events.

I’ve spoken to UAC members in the past and they have told me that they scout for events at conferences that showcase collegebased activities. I know that some of the events they find at these conferences are well worth the money and time, such as Johnny Walker, the comedian we had a few semesters ago or Hard ‘N Phirm,

It is the hope of The Bulletin staff that Americans everywhere can join together to take consolation in the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the beginning of Operation New Dawn. We hope it brings a brighter future.

Letter to the Editor What will burning books accomplish?

The Dove World Outreach Center in Florida will hold a book burning this weekend on Sept. 11 as part of the international “Burn a Qur’an” Day. The holiday was created to “honor” those who died during the Sept. 11 attack.

Americans have the right to burn these books, or any book, as a part of their First Amendment rights. What concerns me is the intention behind the action and what consequences might arise.

What does this church hope to accomplish? They will not convert anyone to Christianity or away from the religion of Islam. This act will only enrage those who are already angry and turn those who have stayed moderate in the Muslim-American community into radicals. This is designed to incite anger and violence, pure and simple.

The act alone is worthy of condemnation. To burn a book is an attempt at destroying an idea, a lifestyle, or a part of history. It’s shortsighted and totalitarian. Ideas are not confined to books. If the Constitution was destroyed, Americans would still know about our unalienable rights.

Destroying the Qur’an will no more stop the Islamic religion as burning Bibles could stop Christianity.

What upsets even more are the consequences. General David Petraeus stated the burning of Qur’an will endanger the lives of soldiers in the Middle East who will face the brunt of the opposition from Muslims. Petraeus feels without a doubt that if this event occurs it will severely damage Islamic-U.S. relations, which are already fragile.

The military is fighting to protect our rights and freedoms. It saddens me that some Americans choose to exercise their freedoms by inciting fear and violence.

-Harrison George, B.A. Sociology ‘10

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But all of them were about pure entertainment. There was not much education, unless you count Hard ‘N Phirm’s song about pi.

I have been told by Bryce Cooke, a member of ASG, that the school requires such educational events because of ESU’s mission statement. I can understand that, but I don’t think we should have such requirements.

If we didn’t have these requirements, UAC members could be more selective when they pick events instead of looking for a blend of education and entertainment that turns out to not have enough of either in order to fill a quota.

Overall, I think that the members of UAC know what we want, for they themselves are part of us. If given the option, they would only have the best events, but they must bow to the administration’s requirements.

Hopefully the next time that UAC is picking events, it won’t even be an issue. Perhaps the events they will be choosing from will all be spectacular and not a single one will be a waste of time and money. But the odds of that happening are low. The school’s requirements have a bit of a stranglehold on exactly what UAC can pick.

I don’t think the administration will back down, so I think it is up to UAC to make the right decisions.

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The Paperclips perform at Beer:30 C hris H opkins hopkins@esubulletin.com Last Saturday, The Paperclips performedat Beer:30for the fourth time this year. The Paperclips won a Battle of theBands contest at Albert Taylor Halllast spring.

“We don’t win much, try to just stay out of people’s way, and look to get better musically. It’s nice to know the music world isn’t always so cruel, though,” said lead singer and guitaristJake Briscoe.

Beer:30 Owner Josh Olsen, who judged the contest, estimated that over 600 people were in attendance this past weekend. The Missouri natives played material from their two self-released albums as well as covering songs from bands such asLed Zeppelin andTheBeatles.

The band consists of Briscoe, drummer Chris Evans and bass guitarist Jason Richards.

Briscoe and Evans, old high school band mates, started The Paperclips because they wanted to get back to making music.

While attending the University of CentralMissouri, the two met Richards and he joined the band shortly after.

“Our goal is to really create a vibe, and do something that we thoroughly enjoy,” Briscoe said.

“We hope to keep busy and stay as happy people, and we want music to be a part of that.”

Briscoe says hismusical influences growing up were more songs or artists rather than a certain genre. He says musicians like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and even The Beatles were inspiration for him growing up.

Briscoe said that he was appreciative of those who attended the concert.

“We weren’t surprised by the turnout as Emporia has just been a great place to gain support. It was really cool they got behind us because we weren’t playing for the exposure, but just the love of music. Sometimes the exposure pays off though,” Briscoe said.

Saturday was the first time communications major Cody Smith had seen the band live.

“I heard good things about them from some friends who had seen them perform before, and wanted to check it out,” Smith said.

Smith said he wasn’t disappointed with their perfor-

The Emporia State Music Department is hosting the Annual Gala Benefit concert from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday at Heath Recital Hall in Beach Music Hall. The concert provides music scholarships to musically talented students and music lovers of all kinds.

“The money that is raised from this (concert) goes strictly into music scholarships, nothing else,” said Associate Professor of Music Martin Cuellar.

In addition to the event, a silent auction will take place from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Money raised from the auction will also go toward student scholarships. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served before and after the concert. The event will feature 12 members of the music faculty, including two part-time professors and three students.

Dawn McConkie Courtney, Associate Professor of clarinet and saxophone, said that rehearsals have been

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“I feel like that they will continue to bring people in whenever they are in town,” Smith said.

The Paperclips have self-released two albums

happening since the beginning of school.

Rehearsals go on for about 45 minutes total. McConkie Courtney will be playing the clarinet.

“Most fundraisers such as this, somebody brings an important artist and you have to pay him… In this case, the faculty is performing so there are no over-head expenses. We are donating our time and our services… so the money that is raised

Ticket Price $25 per person is 100 percent going into scholarship money,” said Cuellar, who will play piano at the benefit.

Many faculty members will be returning to participate in the event.

“This is my first time participating in this style,” said Jeremy Starr, Orchestral director, who is playing violin at the concert.

titled “The Story” and “Please Sell Your Loved Ones.” On Oct. 30, the band will come back to play at Beer:30 to release their new album, “Cab Confessions.”

The concert is not just for music majors or music students, but is for any music lover and is open to the community.

“Alumni and friends of the music program all support it,” Cuellar said.

For almost 20 years, this benefit has been taking place to inspire and support students who are into music or have musical talent.

“They did this once before and it was a great success,” Starr said.

This year, they will be honoring the memory of ESU Low Brass Professor Jeffery Hodapp, who passed away in December 2009. The department is establishing the Doctor Jeffery Hodapp Memorial Scholarship with a portion of the money raised from the concert.

Hodapp taught at ESU from 2001 to 2009.

Also, Rose Hirschorn, a former teacher at ESU, will be inducted into the Beach Hall Distinction. This will take place during intermission. A reception will be held immediately following the concert.

The ticket price for this event is $25 per person. For ticket information, call 620-341-5431.

Giddyup! NYC auction to trot out carousel horses NEW YORK (AP) — Intricately hand-carved carousel horses, tigers and bears and exquisitely rendered circus posters evoking a bygone era of the fairground as a Disney-esque attraction are going on the auction block.

Sixty antique circus posters and 50 carousel horses and other menagerie figures from the early 1900s are being sold Sept.

25 at Guernsey’s auction house in New York.

Among the carousel figures — consigned by different collectors — is a life-size tiger created by the Dentzel carving studio.

It is the property of a woman who acquired it when she was 4 years old when she and her mother came upon two firefighters burning a carousel from the defunct Kiddy City Amusement Park in Queens, which closed in 1964.

The firefighters told her to pick a figure she liked, and as they carried it to the car, her mother tipped them $20, said Guernsey’s owner Arlan Ettinger.

The restored cat, painted in realistic tiger colors with an elaborate saddle and fringe, is estimated to sell for $60,000 to $70,000.

At one time, there were 6,000 carousels averaging 40-45 figures each, dotting carnivals around the country.

“It was a very popular pastime,” said Ettinger. “You would

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have been able to choose from multiple carousels” at a fairground, each competing against the other to attract riders.

By 1983, when Guernsey’s conducted its first carousel auction, the number of antique carousels had dwindled to about 150. Today, that number is fewer than 100, Ettinger said.

“The vast majority were intentionally destroyed to make way for newer, challenging rides,” he said.

Also for sale are a chariot and five figures from a carousel that stood in Dorney Park when the Allentown, Pa., amusement park opened in 1901. It belonged to a descendant of the Plarr family that owned and operated the park for eight decades after acquiring it from the original owner.

The September auction represents all nine American carousel carving companies famous for their chariots, horses, cats, seals, lions and other animals, each offering a distinctive style from stately to folksy.

These were all small studios with a carver and a few assistants, said Ettinger.

Another highlight includes a horse by carver Charles Carmel with decorative jewels by M.D. Borelli. The equestrian sculpture, about 3/4 the size of a real horse, is a stander — a stationary figure on a platform.

“Machete” is an action extravaganza that transports you back to a 1970s grind house movie theater experience. Like its previous cousins from the first “Grindhouse” double feature by Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino, the movie is capable of being over-the-top, ridiculous and devilishly entertaining.

The movie is shot like an old fashion Bpicture you would find in the decade of the ‘70s. It is shot with camera angles and edited in some cruddy sequences that make it feel like you are actually watching an old B-picture. To say that the movie is crafted poorly would kill the whole idea of the movie as it lives up to be exactly what it’s meant to be.

Directed and written by Robert Rodriguez along with the help of co-director Ethan Maniquis, “Machete” is an adaptation of a spoof trailer that was shown in the “Grindhouse” feature “Planet Terror” and has now been turned into a feature length motion picture.

Danny Trejo takes on the title role playing a Mexican badass called Machete who is double crossed by a man named Booth (played by Jeff Fahey) who hires him to assassinate a U.S. senator. What Booth didn’t realize was that he is messing with the wrong Mexican.

Machete is a man who is not to be messed with because when someone messes with him, he’ll mess with those people back – hardcore. No matter what weapon of choice you give to Machete, he will find great use to it if you even insult him. However, he prefers to use machetes (obviously).

While knowing the movie is directed by Robert Rodriguez, who directed the bizarre “Planet Terror,” you already know this action movie isn’t going to be a basic shooter.

“Machete” offers even more bizarre and over-the-top action sequences that will satisfy some audience members or have audience members laughing their heads off.

The movie also contains colorful and hilarious characters with very raunchy dialogue that some may not be too fond of. If you listen and pay close attention to this dialogue, you’ll be surprised on how you may be finding some rich poetry out of the raunchiness out of it.

The only problem with the movie is that it doesn’t focus on some of the characters long enough to get a good description of them and leaves you wishing that you could have seen more of them. Although the movie doesn’t provide enough character descriptions, it is easy to forgive the flaw and enjoy the wild ride that is going on all around.

A machete-hacking mad man, gorgeous women who are tough as nails and a duelshotgun wielding priest – all of these ingredients are the right combination of flavor to roll up in a tasty burrito. The movie is ludicrous, insane, hysterical and a MUST-SEE.

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Black Hole Tailgating starts off football season K enzie T empleton

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The football stadium’s parking lot was filled with pre-game enthusiasts last Saturday as the ESU Ambassadors hosted this year’s first Black Hole Tailgating event to help kick off the 2010 Hornet football season.

“Tailgating allows students to come hang out before the game and to also connect with the community and have pride in our school,” said senior Secondary Social Science Education major and Ambassador Spirit Chair, Drake Foster.

Lyon County State Bank provided hot dogs and hamburgers, Sutherlands Hardware donated beverages, and KISS 103.1 supplied music for the tailgaters.

Ambassadors also gave away T-shirts, mini footballs, black and gold spirit beads, pom-poms, Corky tattoos, ESU megaphones and black and gold plastic construction hats that were made at the EZone Creation Station, an area set aside for students to make their own ESU accessories.

“It was really great to see all the school spirit and to meet so many new people,” said Caitlin Wayman, freshman Pre-Veterinarian major.

According to Erin Lynam, senior Business Management major and president of Ambassadors, the organization exists to serve as ESU’s official hosts in promoting the university. They focus on service by assisting in recruiting students through campus tours and

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representing ESU on campus and in the community.

“ESU Ambassadors encourage service, spirit and success at Emporia State University at all levels whether that means serving current students, faculty and staff, alumni or prospective students,” said Samantha Atwell, Secondary Social Science Education major and ESU Ambassador.

In addition to hosting Black Hole Tailgating, they sponsor several events throughout the year, including Senior Week and assistance with alumni activities throughout the year.

“We also help with parking at sporting events, and we try to promote as many sports as we can through E-Zone,” Lynam said.

According to Foster, E-zone is a cheering section that encourages school spirit and involvement at home games and throughout the Emporia community.

Ambassadors rely on support from the Emporia public and businesses to help make their efforts a success.

In order to become an Ambassador, students must have a 2.75 GPA, be a full-time student and complete an application and interview process. Once accepted into the program, members must maintain their GPA, give monthly tours and participate in various other activities.

“We pride ourselves on providing a different college experience. Members get to know President Lane and alumni and be a welcoming committee for ESU,” Lynam said. “It’s rewarding to give prospective student campus tours and to see them next year, excited about being a Hornet and coming to ESU.”

Students decorate hard hats before the football game at Black Hole Saturday afternoon in front of Welch Stadium.

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Vets...from page 1

“I’m really thankful that ESU has made so many exceptions for me and allowed me to do the program one for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, you be- so I can graduate on time. From the dean to my progin to miss that bond… you bond well in the most fessors, they have really gone above and beyond to miserable situations. Other than that, it was easy,” help me out,” Richardson said. he said.

Currently, Richardson is on his way to graduAccording to Dave Hendricks, Director of the Meating in October will be deployed to Afghanistan morial Union, there have been no specific plans rein December where he will provide security for a garding a dedication of memorial for the Iraq War Kansas agricultural team. He is optimistic for the in the union, but he is certain it will happen after the mission and grateful to ESU. renovation is complete.

ASG...from page 1 tion and updates, creating and modifying specific senators’ roles, adding a Public Affairs Director and merging University Affairs & Student Rights and Special Projects Committees into one new Campus & Community Relations committee, among other things.

ASG created and modified specific senators’ roles by setting up a Multicultural Affairs Liaison and International Affairs Liaison to insure that the needs of these two student populations are being meet.

“I think our biggest change should be the International Affairs Liaison. It will help us to outreach to larger groups of students,” McCullough said.

ASG also modified senators’ roles by assigning different types of groups to specific senators this year.

“For example, we will assign the multicultural groups to one senator, and assign international student groups to another senator. That way we can make senators be more dedicated to their assigned

student groups,” McCullough said.

Some changes may fit into students’ opinions.

“I think ASG did a very good job. They work very hard to help students, especially in RSOs. I think what they need to change is maybe they should get more diversity,” said Shae Stringer, sophomore secondary math education major.

Other students raise extra suggestions.

“I agree they really help students. They do many extra things behind the scenes. However, I think they don’t seem like a group in most activities they held,” said Crystal Ulbrich, senior communication major.

“In some of their activities they gave popcorn or stuff like that to students, but it seems more like individuals rather than a whole group.”

According to ASG’s outline of document of changes, they wish to provide more services of notable benefit, hope to truly represent the student needs by making themselves more available and approachable and intend to be more active and more visible on campus and within the Emporia community.

Education center in Scott City closed by economy

Construction workers take a break at the end of the workday Wednesday afternoon on the second floor entrance of the Memorial Union.

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Greek...from page 1 because we made a commitment for life,” Heineken said.

Events in celebration of the centennial will take place during Homecoming week. Many chapters will hold their individual activities but a few all-Greek events will bring everyone together to experience the memories.

Sigma Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Tau Gamma, Sigma SigmaSigma and Chi Omega have events planned and on the schedule of events available online. Events take place Oct. 22 to Oct. 24 for individual chapters.

During the annual coffee reception a “walking timeline” will be held at 9 a.m. Oct. 23 at Memorial Union’s Main Street.

“It will have artifacts and some different things, yearbooks and things from different chapters at different decades,” said Michelle Hernandez, director of

ESU Greek Life.

Other activities include an all-Greek social for alumni and current members held 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 at Natasha’s. A centennial float will be included in the Homecoming parade held 11 a.m. the same day on Commercial Street.

Meredith Bodyston, senior secondary English education major and member of Alpha Sigma Tau, said because of Greek Life, she is doing things she never would have done.

“I have a better sense of self awareness,” Bodyston said.

Heineken and other Greeks see the intrinsic value fraternities and sororities can play in enhancing the undergraduate experience.

“If Greeks were fly-by-night or had no value there wouldn’t be a centennial they would have fallen by the wayside a long time ago,” Heineken said.

SCOTT CITY (AP) — The Bryan Education Center recently closed its door, another casualty of a hurting economy.

Budget constraints forced the Garden City Community College Endowment Association to re-evaluate the center, which was gifted to them in 1996.

“It’s bittersweet,” said Melinda Harrington, GCC endowment executive director, of the decision to close the building that had become a gathering place for not only Scott County residents, but also people in surrounding rural counties who wanted college courses close to home.

Last week GCCC Endowment Association sent out letters to the Scott County and city county government, as well as the school district and Scott County Foundation asking for written proposals regarding the future of the building.

“Since May we have been very upfront that we are willing to gift it, but that depends on what they want to do with the building,” Harrington said.

Now they hope to hear from the community.

“If they don’t want to take it on because they think it’s a liability we need to know so we can all move on,” Harrington said.

It was longtime Scott City businessman Arthur Bryan who donated the building to the college. Once Bryan’s Hardware, then later Wall’s True Value, the building was donated in memory of Bryan’s wife, Myrtle, who had been a local educator most of her life.

“It is our intent to find the best resolution that will continue to provide service to Scott City and Scott County, including USD 466, other interested parties and the entire community,” said Har-

rington.

Proposals will be accepted from all private and public entities and must include what the building will be used for. If the endowment ends up selling the building, the money could possibly go for scholarships to benefit Scott County students attending GCCC, Harrington said.

It will be up to the board of directors to evaluate and reject any or all of the proposals, by a majority vote.

Scott County Clerk Pam Faurot, said the commissioners received the letter but all county offices were currently in “very nice digs, at a very low cost.”

Though the building was given to GCCC, in 2000 the Scott County commissioners borrowed $225,000 to completely remodel the facility so that it could be used for out reach classes complete with a computer lab. That note was paid off, Faurot said.

“It gave us a nice facility,” said Faurot, who was surprised and sad when she learned the center was closing.

Not only did local residents use the center, but students also came from Dighton, Leoti, and Healy.

From high school students taking courses for dual credit to farmers enrolling in winter courses on commodity trading or flight lessons, the building attracted more than 10,000 people during its heyday, “It was very well used, “said Vicki Krehbiel the center’s director, who was laid off when the center’s door closed on July 31. “When we started I was uncertain how it was going to come across.”

But within the first year enrollment began increasing as they offered general education courses for those wanting an associates

degree or were building credits before attending a four-year institution.

It was handy for non-traditional students who worked all day and didn’t have the time to drive the 30 miles south to Garden City.

At its peak, along with the many part-time students, Krehbiel said the center was averaging 70 students at full time equivalency annually. However, there had been a drop in numbers in recent years.

“With the decline in population and the economy the numbers went down and we couldn’t get them back up,” she said.

The decline in numbers was attributed, in part, to the online EduKan classes that GCCC offers.

Students can earn their associates degree online, never leaving home.

Also contributing to the decision to close was a structural engineers report that suggests a new $100,000 roof in the buildings future. “The building is soundly operational,” Harrington said.

“These are just recommendations for making the building the best it can be.”

Outreach classes are now being offered at the Scott City High School two nights a week. While that’s being done to keep down expenses, Krehbiel worries that is limiting when students can take a course and when adjunct faculty can teach.

For Krehbiel, the closing of the center has left her unemployed and searching for the next stage in her life.

“It’s not the position nor the planning and organizing I’ll miss the most,” Krehbiel said. “It’s unlocking the doors every morning and wondering who would be walking through that I could assist and maybe help start them on their way to success.”

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Dynasty dance group holds auditions for new members H an Y an

yan@esubulletin.com With the strong rhythm of the song “Ride Out,” Dynasty HipHop Dance Team’s three-day tryouts began on Wednesday in Ballroom of Memorial Union.

Six students came to Wednesday’s tryout. Veronika Corbett, freshman nursing major, was one of them. She said she started dancing when she was three years old and has done a lot of dance before.

“I feel a little tense, just a little bit,” she said. “But it’s going good, I am having fun.”

Starting with four members in fall of 2009, Dynasty Dance is an effort to promote the Hip-Hop spirit of passion and energy by providing high quality performances to the ESU community.

Krystal Hardin, junior Rehabilitation Education major, is currently the captain of Dynasty.

She has been dancing since middle school.

“I love dance. I have serious passion for it. It’s kind of the one thing I love doing more than anything,” she said. “If I could keep doing dance as a career, I would.”

In the first two days of tryouts, Hardin will teach two dances each day. Then students will come back to do both dances on Friday and perform their own dance.

Hardin said, “how much energy they give us, and how fast they catch on to the dances,” are what Dynasty looks for during tryouts.

MarqueitaMarisette is a sophomore communication major student.This is her second year in Dynasty.

year. It always puts a smile on my face,” she said. “To perform in front of everybody is a lot of fun. I enjoy it. It’s a great experience.”

The name “Dynasty” is used because the team strives to make the team feel like a family, and aims to provide entertainment for ESU and the Emporia community.

“I love my team-mates. I love all of them,” Hardin said.

Because people on the team all have different personalities, Marisette enjoys the diversity of Dynasty.

“We get along together, it’s very understanding, we work hard together,” she said. “We all just really trust each other.

We stick in there.”

Dynasty will continue its 6-9 p.m. tryouts from 6-9 p.m. in the Thursday & Friday evening, Thursday and Friday, in the Dance Room of the HPER Building. They also in dance room of plan to perform at the Homecoming Bonfire at 8 p.m. on HPER Building Oct. 22 at Wilson, at the BSU Step Show on Nov. 13 and at “To be honest, it’s really a great several basketball games this Freshman nursing major Audra Goad auditions for the Dynasty dance team Wednesday team. I am so happy I joined it last winter. night in the Memorial Union Ballroom. Photo by Jon Coffey/ The Bulletin.

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Debt...from page 1 get out of debt. It sucks that we are in so much debt and it makes sense of why college kids are so broke,” Baker said.

Other students found ways to avoid private loans in addition to federal financial aid.

Bumming rides home, living off $20 for the rest of the week and creating a budget are some of the ideas offered by Laci Banowetz, freshman elementary education major “I didn’t take any loans out this year, but will next year,” Banowetz said.

Freshman history major Brent Williams said it would be possible to live off less than normal.

“I will need to create a budget and I could live off $20 for the week,” Williams said.

Pell Grant recipients, who generally have family incomes under $50,000, are much more likely to borrow and to borrow more. Among graduating seniors who ever received a Pell Grant, a national average of 87 percent had student loans in 2008.

Nationally, those Pell Grant recipients had an average debt

of $24,800. At ESU, 28 percent of graduates are those in debt and recipients of Pell Grants.

In addition to grants, ESU students receive an average of $1.8 million in scholarships.

High student debt in Kansas is typically found in the private schools but Wichita State University leads the average of public schools at $22,166 with 59 percent of graduates with debt.

Of the public four-year institutions in Kansas, Fort Hays State University has the lowest student debt. FHSU graduates have an average debt of $15,601 with 51 percent of FHSU graduates in debt.

Kansas State University and Kansas University are on the higher end of the state average. KU has an average of $20,902 debt for 46 percent of graduates. K-State is lower at $18,666 average debt for 57 percent of graduates.

Students are urged to seek any answers regarding their loans and financial aid with the Financial Aid office on campus. Contact at 620-341-5457 or stop by Plumb Hall 103.

More information on the NPSAS study can be found on www.projectonstudentdebt.org.

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ESU football, basketball land cable showings C hris D vorak

dvorak@esubulletin.com Emporia State Athletics and the rest of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association are getting new publicity this year with the launch of the MIAA Broadcasting Network. A total of 10 MIAA football and basketball games will be shown live this season.

“Part of the (fan) experience is when you get on television,” said Don Weast, Emporia State’s Athletics Media Relations Assistant Athletic Director. “At our level, you want to be on television.”

ESU’s football team will be shown a total of three times this season, including the homecoming game against Truman State. This weekend’s conference opener against Central Missouri and the rivalry game at Washburn University on Nov. 6 will also be televised.

“This was a collective effort by the institutions,” said Larry House, the MIAA Assistant Commissioner of Championships and Business Development. “The goal is to cover every school’s home campus.”

In addition to the game, a 20-minute pregame program will feature the

home team’s campus and highlights of the previous weeks MIAA conference football action.

The games are available on local cable networks in most of the MIAA areas as well as large alumni groups like Kansas City. The games will also appear on the regular host broadcast channels through satellite providers as well.

Unfortunately for Hornet fans, games will not be shown in the Cable One coverage areas, including Kirksville and Joplin. According to House, conversations remain open with Cable One and there may be coverage yet.

“This isn’t a one time thing,” House said. “There is commitment to do this for the foreseeable future.”

Through this, MIAA schools would be increasing publicity exposure and building corporate sponsors. The MIAA committee will determine future featured games, but for this first year, the television schedule is working around the individual schools’ schedules.

Garin Higgins, the head football coach for the Hornets, sees additional benefits that television exposure will bring.

“This is a good way for the kids to

Volleyball sweeps Newman C hris D vorak

dvorak@esubulletin.com The Emporia State volleyball team handily swept Newman University 3-0 in their home opener on Tuesday, improving their season record to 4-1.

Senior right hitter Brittney Miller was the player of the game with 11 kills, and fellow senior middle hitter Brianne Bonner also tied for total kills.

The Hornets won their first set 25-17, keeping the pressure on NU the entire time, but making most of their errors for the match.

“Every aspect of the game needs improvement, but its early in the season,” Miller said. “We know we’re going to improve.”

The second set proved more challenging, with a battle back and forth with NU, with the Hornets finishing the set with breathing space, 25-20. Communication and timidity were a slight issue during the second set.

In the third set, the Hornets recovered their composure after the previous win and sealed the match against NU with very little resistance, 25-16. Consistency was key in this set as well as a much stronger defense.

“We have to play patient for a transition game,” said ESU Head Volleyball Coach Bing Xu. “Nothing flashy… have to keep up a solid defense. (The opposing team) can dig and block.”

Senior setter Ting Liu also showed an impressive amount of skill and team play in the match with 36 total assists, and also making two service aces.

Other impressive players for the night were sophomore defensive specialist, Meg Schwartz, with 14 digs.

Kately Schmidtberger, another sophomore, also had seven digs. “(Schmidtberger) is a sophomore who is really starting to step up in the later game,” Xu Said. “Paige Vanderpool is the most consistent player on the floor.

Jumping the high school court and playing this competition, she is playing very well.”

Miller also agrees with Xu that the entire line up is playing their parts in the wins.

“Anyone in the front row can expect a kill from, or a point, or for good things to happen,” Miller said.

Ranked #13 in the preseason polls, the Hornets next action will be in Warrensburg this weekend at the Cen-

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Middle Hitter Brianne Boner spikes the ball against Newman Tuesday night at White Auditorium. The Hornets swept the Jets 25-17, 25-20, 25-16.

Kellen Jenkins/The Bulletin. tral Missouri Tournament. Miller believes the crowds were supportive at the game, despite the smaller numbers. “(This was) great support for a home opener,” Miller said. “(I’m) looking forward to conference play.”

The next home match for ESU will be held in White Auditorium Sept. 14 when the Hornets take on Truman.

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The Hornets won their home opener against the Missouri Science & Technology Miners 23-7 last Saturday, improving their record to 2-0 on the year. With the victory, Head Coach Garin Higgins remains unbeaten in nonconference play.

For the second straight week, the strength of the Hornets was the defense, which created four turnovers on Saturday leading to all 23 points.

Back-to-back interceptions in the first quarter led to touchdowns by running back Kevin Smart and quarterback Tyler Eckenrode. The Hornets settled for a field goal off another turnover making the score 17-0 at halftime.

The second half saw several missed opportunities due to penalties, and the Hornets increased the lead by only six points on an Eckenrode touchdown pass late in the third.

The offense had a day in which it was 4-14 on third downs but 4-4 in the red zone. Smart rushed for over 100 yards on the game alleviating what was a tough day through the air.

get about the games,” Higgins said. “It is also a good recruiting tool for the university.”

The football schedule has already been released, but the basketball schedule is yet to be determined.

There will be 10 games shown, with an even split between men’s and women’s games.

“It would be a terrible mistake if the women’s Emporia State/Washburn game at White Auditorium was not shown,” Weast said. “It will have the best atmosphere in the conference, and have the MIAA’s last two national champions.”

Emporia State’s Josh Lacer has been running since his freshman year in high school.

For the average person, the above statement may sound quite exhausting. For Lacer, however, success has followed him wherever he goes and has led him to Emporia State.

Lacer graduated from Junction City High School where he helped the team reach state all four years and AAU nationals his sophomore year. He also went to the Nike Indoor national.

However, Lacer didn’t immediately choose to become a Hornet but instead chose to run for Johnson County Community College in Overland Park.

“I think every runner wants to go Division one, so they kind of look off all the other division two schools,” said Lacer, a junior sales management major.

Despite the decision, Lacer was able to become a three-time all-American and set the school record for the half-marathon at Johnson County which may have eventually prompted him to choose Emporia State over the bigger schools.

“I got there and realized running’s running wherever you go,” Lacer said. “I was a three time all-American there and then decided I’d be more help here (Emporia State) than being just another number at a Division one.”

Lacer also noticed a close bond that Emporia State had over the other schools, especially with the cross-country team.

“It was the first kind of school I’d seen that the team was just always around. It was a good community, and they supported their athletes so I kind of grabbed onto that and ran with it,” Lacer said.

Lacer’s decision to come to Emporia has teammate Asher Delmott, junior Psychology major, excited for this season and what he can bring to the table.

“He’s really good endurance athlete, so when track season rolls around, we’re really looking forward to him in the 5K and 10K and also when we start running the 10K at Regionals,” Delmott said.

David Harris, the head cross country coach at Emporia State, recognizes the difficulties transferring can bring to an athlete. Although adapting to a new system and new teammates, Harris still believes Lacer can be a significant runner on this years’ team and will fill a great need.

“We recruited him to make a difference in our program and especially in cross country, but we also need somebody on the track, a distance runner, and he is a true distance runner,” Harris said.

Quarterback Tyler Eckenrode looks to pass Saturday afternoon at Welch Stadium. The Hornets beat Missouri S&T 23-7 bring their record to 2-0. Alissa Miller/The Bulletin.

Senior Linebacker Nathan Linsey, among the leading tacklers of the day, had a couple tipped passes, a fumble recovery and a hit on the quarterback, which helped create the first turnover of the game.

“It was just important to get this non-conference win so that we can hopefully build some momentum,” Linsey said. “I just felt we played pretty smart again this week, and guys were really stepping up.”

While the coach thought there were positive things to take from the game, he still had some concerns after the game.

“We just need to finish drives,” Higgins said.

“We had a couple of opportunities there in the second half to put something together offen-

sively, and because of penalties and moving backwards, we weren’t able to punch it in.”

Higgins believes effort is what separates this year’s team from teams of the past. This competitiveness is what will make the team get better and be ready for a new game each week.

“In years past we maybe had some guys here that really liked winning. Now we have a bunch of men that absolutely hate to lose, and that is what is going to be the difference. These guys are really buying into the system,” Higgins said.

The Hornets travel to Warrensburg, Mo., next Saturday to take on Central Missouri in what will be the first game of the MIAA Broadcasting Network TV Package. Game time has been moved to 2:20 p.m. to accommodate the telecast.

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