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Tuition jumps 6.5 percent S usan W elte editor@esubulletin.com As students gather their Financial Aid and wallets this week to pay for this semester, they can expect an increase in fees from what they paid last year. The increase in tuition and on-campus fees will be a total of $171 per semester, or $342 per year. For Emporia State, this was a 6.5 percent difference from last year.

But ESU, according to Ray Hauke, vice president of Administration and Fiscal Affairs, is still one of the most affordable schools in Kansas. It ranks second lowest among the regent schools in tuition and fees. For the fiscal year 2014, the cost of attendance at ESU is $2,807 per semester, compared to Kansas University’s $4,639 – a $1,832 difference.

“I am a freshman here, and one of the main reasons that I was coming here (was) not only for the education, but also because it was cheaper,” said Joseph Hamer, freshman elementary education

major. “I actually did notice that from previous years that (tuition) was high, but it didn’t change my decision. I think the cost is one of the main reasons people come here.”

Hauke said the rise in tuition has been happening by a percentage since the 1970s. He compared the price jumps to the cost of goods – everything is going up. The cost of running the school keeps increasing, so tuition is forced rise as well. On top of that, he said, regent schools are dealing with a decrease in state funds.

Jim Williams, vice president of Student Affairs, said that ESU doesn’t want to be just an affordable school, but also provide a quality education and experience for all students.

“We don’t want to do these things (like raise tuition),” Williams said.

Tuition prices may cause some not to attend universities, or force others to take out more loans, Hauke said, but they are “certainly working to keep it as low as they can.”

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2013 2014 Dollar Increase

Emporia State University $2,636 $2,807

Source Kansas Board of Regents

- $171

Fort Hays State University $2,117 $2,179

- $62

Kansas State University $4,023 $4,293

- $269

Pittsburg State University $2,747 $2.953

- $206

University of Kansas $4,444 $4,639

- $195

Wichita State University $3,204 $3,463

- $259

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As a result, now students will get to take advantage of a space more than two times larger than before. According to Sheridan, a lot of new features coming to the lobby were student suggestions. While the second floor was under construction, whiteboards were placed near the entrance with markers for anyone with ideas.

“It really was like crowd-sourcing,” Sheridan said.

Already, students can see carpeting, new tables and new furniture in the south area. Bean-bag chairs and computers will be added, while a microwave and quality vending machines will replace the Circleview Café.

Sheridan contrasted the mindset of today’s library faculty with the more rigid chair-lamp-and-table design of the early 20th century.

“We’re long past shushing people,” he said.

With the newly renovated lobby, Sheridan said he hopes the library will be able to accommodate many different study styles.

It seems that the lights in the lobby of the William Allen White Library will never go out again. As soon as September rolls around, the lobby will reopen – and stay open.

Literally. Students will discover a remodeled lobby and learning commons space that they can access 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Cortez Gray, sophomore computer science major, said he spent a lot of time in the library in the spring, but that he doesn’t know very much about the construction that has been going on at the entrance.

John Sheridan, dean of University Libraries and Archives, said serious talk about changing the lobby hours started in November of 2012 after they saw the success of pushing closing time back from 11 p.m. to midnight. An electronic counter recorded 5,000 exits from the library during the additional hour.

After Sheridan managed to get a

budget for a remodeling project, the first order of business was to rearrange the space on the second floor. For students, the most noticeable change is a circular desk where circulation (check-out), research and reference, and IT have been consolidated.

Bethanie O’Dell, night supervisor for the library and senior English major, said the change has made life simpler for students.

“I cannot tell you how hard it was when (circulation and checkout) were down there, and reference was up here,” she said.

An even more difficult adjustment, O’Dell said, was for the faculty at the desk, who had to learn each other’s jobs when their stations were put together. On the plus side, O’Dell said, they learned to be more flexible. With all faculty removed from the lobby, the area was cleared of all desks, chairs and unnecessary walls.

“We said, ‘Let’s just see what happens as we open it up,’” Sheridan said.

John Sheridan, dean of University Libraries and Archives, tries out one of the new couches in the lobby of William Allen White Library on Aug. 16. Sheridan said the lobby will hopefully reopen in September.

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Kyle Granzow, junior information systems and accounting major, shares his thoughts and advice on a white board in the William Allen White Library’s new space Monday afternoon. The library has provided these boards for students to express their wants and needs, since library renovations began in the spring. Jennifer Pendarvis/The Bulletin

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U.S. college students paying billions each year in textbooks E mma D e P riest depriest@esubulletin.com The first weeks of August hang heavily on the purse strings and wallets of college students everywhere. School is expensive, and yet, when students walk into the bookstore, a darker cloud forms over their heads. According to Direct Textbook, students in the United States are now spending billions of dollars on textbooks per year.

“I may have spent $1,000 on books all together so far, if not more,” said Jackie Morris sophomore communication major. “This semester I spent around $280 and rented five books. I try to rent as much as possible.”

So, why are the textbooks so expensive? Michael McRell, manager of the Memorial Union Bookstore, said one of the reasons student have to spend so much on books is because the price is not set by the bookstore – it is set by the publishers. That is why they brought in rentals, which are more affordable.

“For every dollar that is spent in the bookstore, there is about 10 percent that goes back to the university,” McRell said. “And a lot of that goes back into scholarships.”

Every year, the bookstore on campus pays $25,000 directly into scholarships. Also, with every sale, a percentage of that goes back to Emporia State, too. And so a lot of the funds go toward student groups and scholarships.

But it’s not just the bookstore that has the money divvied up.

Justin Peterson, manager of Textbook Corner and graduate music performance student, said that the money his company receives from students goes back to the publishers, as well as rent, utilities and

payroll.

Of course, there are several alternatives to help one’s wallet from going dry as a bone. Renting is probably the biggest one. For example, for EG 210 taught by Jim Hoy, professor of English, requires a discussion-based version of the Shakespearian classic Hamlet for his course, Introduction to Literary Study. The book’s full price only comes to $7. However, if a student decides to rent to save that money up front, the book goes down to $4.55. Although the book is not terribly expensive, renting saves students 65 percent.

Another idea would be to buy the required books online. Amazon and Chegg are two of the biggest book-renting websites to date and help students all over the country save money every year. However, the dangers of purchasing or renting your books online are that you could get the wrong book altogether, receive a torn or destroyed book, or not even get the book in time for classes.

“A lot of our students feel like it’s easier for them to just go online but here at the store you know you’re getting the right book.”

Peterson said.

The price of books has dropped significantly over the years, and the availability of rentals has made it much easier to save money. According to McRell, the MU Bookstore has virtually the same prices as Textbook Corner.

Some teachers assign books that don’t end up being used in class.

“I sometimes buy books I don’t use,” said Kyle Herron, junior undecided major. “Teachers have you get the books just in case, I guess.”

Peterson advises students to shop around before making any final purchases.

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The Bulletin | Aug. 22, 2013

Reports given to The Bulletin from ESU Police and Safety Department

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August 14 Officer stopped KS Veteran tag 86028 at 15th and Merchant Street. Verbal warning given for child not being in a car seat.

Officer responded to a report of a fall with possible rib injury in Visser Hall. Officer transported female subject to Newman Regional Health.

Subject requested to speak with officer in reference to a restraining order.

Officers stopped KS 224 DVJ at 12th and Highland Street. Verbal warning given for a one way violation in 1100 Market St. Officer contacted a member of ESU football team operating a gator and advised to follow traffic laws.

Officers assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a suspicious person call in the vicinity of 1100 Merchant St. Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a search for a suspicious vehicle in the vicinity of 1100 Merchant St. August 15 Officer responded to a recurring call from a Beach Music Hall stairwell telephone. Mechanical error.

Officer stopped KS 209FXS at 18th and Morningside Dr. Verbal warning given for defective tail lights and a stop sign violation at 18th and Rural Rd. Officer stopped KS 914DBF in 900 Merchant St. Verbal warning given for defective headlight.

Officer stopped KS 506AWA in 700 W 6th Ave. Verbal warning given for driving without headlights in 500 W 6th Ave. and expired driver’s license.

Officer stopped KS 590FWP at 1200 Merchant St. Verbal warning for a one-way violation in 1200 Merchant St. August 16 Officer stopped KS 386FNF on C of E Drive. Verbal warning given for parking illegally at same location.

Officer stopped KS 862DVQ in 400 W 12th Ave. Verbal warning given for defective brake light.

Officer stopped KS QSP433 in 1300 Merchant St. Verbal warning given for defective tail light.

Officer stopped KS 916FXT in 1500 Merchant St. Verbal warning given for defective headlight.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with noise complaint in 800 Lawrence St. Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with an intoxicated subject at 18th and State St. A female student requested welfare checked for another fe-

male student in Singular Hall.

August 17 Officer stopped KS 557AWA in 1100 Exchange St. Verbal warning given for driving with no headlights. Citation for no proof of insurance.

Officer contacted subjects playing Frisbee in Welch Stadium and advised of campus policy.

Officer checked welfare of the occupants of KS 60 day tag A298211. Occupants reported car problems.

Officer stopped KS Veteran tag 16ACC at 2035 north HWY 99 in reference to an Emporia Police Dept. aggravated assault call.

vation of the library’s lobby as a 24/7 zone and Skylab, an international media download center.

Rachel Countryman, ASG president and senior communication major, and a few of the students from the Faces of ESU campaign video came on stage to show off a new Smartphone app called “ESU Mobile,” that connects an individual to general information about ESU and the campus, as well as a personal student information.

Several other leaders took to the stage to talk about university fundraising, including the Now and Forever campaign that has pledged more than $9 million to ESU. The campaign has also declared to as well as declared to increase student campus participation from last year’s 72 percent.

To end the assembly, Silent Joe was rung to signify the beginning of a new year at ESU.

August 18 Officers stopped KS 040EOQ at 10 E 12th Ave. Verbal waning given for a one-way violation in 1200 Market St. Officers stopped a bicyclist at 13th and Market St. Verbal warning given for a one-way violation at same location.

Officers stopped KS 037FJU at 1100 Exchange. Written warning given for speeding in 100 E 12th Ave. Officer discovered a broken window at ESU Apt. Complex-1201 Triplett Dr. The building may have been backed into by a vehicle. Case pending.

August 19 Officers contacted subject on Kellogg Circle and advised of campus alcohol policy.

Officers took report of a non-injury accident involving KS 690DGC and KS 071ESG in Sector 5.

Officer was out at ESU Apt. Complex-1201 Triplett Dr. for follow-up on a Damage to Property case.

August 20 Officer stopped KS 348AFI in 1300 Merchant St. Verbal warning given for defective tail lights.

Officer stopped KS QSM082 in 400 E 12th Ave. Verbal warning given for defective tail lights.

Officer contacted subjects setting off fireworks at 507 Turner Rd. and advised of city and state policy.

Officer stopped KS 982 EHV in 1700 Highland St. Verbal warning given for driving without headlights.

Office stopped KS 819 FXT in 1400 Merchant St. Verbal warning given for defective headlights.

Resident Assistant from Morse Hall Complex reported a situation involving a female student living off-campus being stalked/harassed by a male student who lived in Central Morse Hall. Officer was able to locate and contact the male student involved.

Kansas jobless rate up in July TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas officials say the state’s unemployment rate rose slightly in July as more individuals entered the labor force looking for work.

The Department of Labor says Monday that that jobless rate rose to 5.9 percent in July, up from 5.8 percent in June. The unemployment rate was 5.8 percent in July 2012.

The rate increase is a result of fewer people working in Kansas at

Webb Hall was filled with students, parents, staff and faculty texcited for the upcoming academic year Friday afternoon. Tweets containing the hashtag #iamahornet and #generalassembly2013 appeared live on a screen that upadated in real time as people in the room scrambled to get a word in. The assembly began with a video - one child said she wanted to be a doctor, another a mailman. A few familiar faces appeared, including ASG Vice President and Marketing and Spanish Senior Marissa Gerrman.

“I want to be a superhero,” Gerrman said in the video.

The commercial is part of a new advertising campaign that will hit local television screens in the next few weeks.

When the video ended, President Michael Shonrock took the stage, introducing himself as a Hornet. He asked new students to stand with him, and then asked those parents of new students to do the same.

“I saw the excitement in the new students. I saw the fear in the parents,” Shonrock said.

Next, he welcomed the Mayor of Emporia, Rob Gilligan, to the stage.

“I’m a Hornet on Saturdays in the fall when I’m inside Welch Stadium, cheering on the Hornets to a victory,” Gilligan said. “And today, I’m a Hornet with hundreds of new faces who are here doing this for the first time.”

Gilligan said that the citizens of Emporia are proud Hornets, and they look forward to a great 150th year for Emporia State.

Shonrock outlined some changes coming this year to ESU, including a new Provost, David Cordle, the reno-

the same time there are more people in the available labor pool.

The state added 800 private sector jobs in July and has gained 23,300 private sector jobs over the past 12 months. However, manufacturing shed 1,900 jobs in July, the second straight month of declines, which labor officials say indicates weakness in the sector.

Professional and business services added 2,300 jobs

At the General Assembly on Aug. 16, Mumtaz Jafrey, English literature major, listens to presentations about the upcoming year at Emporia State. The audience at the event was made up of a blend of students, faculty, parents and community members. Will Austin/The Bulletin.

ACT: Third of high school grads not college ready WASHINGTON (AP) — Almost a third of this year’s high school graduates who took the ACT tests are not prepared for college-level writing, biology, algebra or social science classes, according to data the testing company released Wednesday.

The company’s annual report also found a gap between students’ interests now and projected job opportunities when they graduate, adding to the dire outlook for the class of 2013.

“The readiness of students leaves a lot to be desired,” said Jon Erickson, president of the Iowa-based company’s education division.

The ACT reported that 31 percent of all high school graduates tested were not ready for any college coursework requiring English, science, math or reading skills. The other 69 percent of test takers met at least one of the four subject-area standards.

Just a quarter of this year’s high school graduates cleared the bar in all four subjects, demonstrating the skills they’ll need for college or a career, according to company data. The numbers are even worse for black high school graduates: Only 5 percent were deemed fully ready for life after high school.

The report’s findings suggest that many students will struggle when they arrive on campus or they’ll be forced to take remedial courses — often without earning credits — to catch their peers.

The data reveal a downturn in overall student scores since 2009.

Company officials attribute the slide to updated standards and more students taking the exams — including many with no intention of attending two- or four-year colleges.

In terms of careers, the report found a chasm between what stu-

dents want to study and where they might find jobs down the road. ACT compared federal Bureau of Labor Statistics projections with their own questionnaires and found insufficient student interest in the five fastestgrowing industries with workers who require some college.

For instance, the government estimates that 17 percent of job openings in 2020 will be in education fields but only 6 percent of test takers told ACT they wanted a job there. Computer and information technologies will account for 11 percent of openings in 2020, but only 2 percent of students indicated they want a career in that industry.

The government estimates 9 percent of job openings will be in sales and marketing, community services and management fields. ACT reports that 2 percent of test takers are interested in sales and marketing, 7 percent in community services and 6 percent in management.

The ACT report is based on the 54 percent of high school graduates this year who took the exams. Roughly the same percentage took the SAT — the other major college entrance exam — and many students took both tests.

Those who took only the SAT were not included in the report.

Under ACT’s definition, a young adult is ready to start college or trade school if he or she has the knowledge to succeed without taking remedial courses. Success is defined as the student’s having a 75 percent chance of earning a C grade and a 50 percent chance of earning a B, based on results on each of the four ACT subject areas, which are measured on a scale from 1 to 36 points.

Of all ACT-tested high school graduates this year, 64 percent met

the English benchmark of 18 points that predicts success in a composition course. In science, 36 percent scored 23 or higher, the benchmark for success in a college biology course.

In math, 44 percent met the 22-point baseline to predict success in an algebra course. And in reading, 44 percent met the 22 point threshold that indicates readiness for an introductory social science course.

Only 26 percent of students met the benchmarks for all four sections of the ACT test.

Of the 1.7 million students who took the 215-question ACT exam, as many as 290,000 were within 2 points of meeting at least one of the four readiness thresholds.

“There is a group that’s on the fence,” Erickson said. “With a little further instruction or motivation, perhaps some additional remediation or refreshing some of their past skills, they may be able to achieve that benchmark.”

When the testing agency broke down the results by race, fault lines emerged. Just 5 percent of black students are ready for college work in all four areas. Among American Indians, 10 percent are ready in all subjects, while 14 percent of Hispanics are ready. Pacific Islanders post a 19 percent readiness rate for all four subjects.

White students have a 33 percent rate, and 43 percent of Asian-American students are ready for studies in all four subjects.

Students from all racial backgrounds did best in English and worst in science.

Some states and school districts have begun requiring more students to take the tests. About 22 percent more students took the ACT test in 2013 than in 2009.

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Rock, Paper, Winner

Fletcher Bogdan, freshman communication major, makes his way around the room in a battle of rock, paper, scissors at Playfair held in Webb Hall on Aug. 16.

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Mo. school bus overturns in Kan., hurting students BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. (AP) — One of two buses taking Missouri sixth-graders to an annual campout overturned in northeast Kansas on Wednesday, injuring at least 20 of those onboard, including the driver.

The bus, which was carrying sixth-grade girls from Pembroke Hills School, overturned while rounding a sharp curve on a highway ramp in Bonner Springs, about 20 miles west of Kansas City, Mo.,

where the private school is located, said Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Howard Dickinson. Their male classmates were on the other bus.

None of the injuries were lifethreatening, but 20 of the 36 people onboard, including the driver, were taken to hospitals. Some had just bruises but others had head and neck injuries, Dickinson said.

“The hardest thing at first was getting the girls calmed down and squared away,” he said.

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Several of the girls were placed on backboards as a precaution, Dickinson said. He said the driver initially was up and helping the students after the crash but eventually lied down. Investigators hadn’t interviewed the driver yet, he said.

At least two good Samaritans helped remove students from the bus, which had toppled onto its right side and blocked the main door.

Roger Twitchel, who manages a body shop next to the crash site, said he went over to help after the bus overturned.

“For the most part, most of the girls were acting pretty brave and were up and walking and talking.”

He said the injuries ranged from as little as a cut lip to possible broken bones. He said emergency crews arrived quickly.

“For the most part, it was a bunch of brave little 11-year-old girls. Some were comforting each other.”

Dr. Denise Dowd, an emergency room doctor at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., said the injuries that the hospital treated were minor.

“Good news so far. We received four patients, all with minor bumps and bruises, and it looks like they’re doing OK at this point. Nothing major.”

The children who weren’t seriously hurt were taken to Bonner Springs High School to be picked up by their parents.

Beth Bryant, a Pembroke Hills spokeswoman, said the children were headed to Tall Oaks camp in Linwood, Kan., for the school’s annual campout to mark the start of the school year.

Tow trucks were able to get the bus back on its wheels about two hours after the crash.

Warrenville, Ill.-based Durham School Services, which operates the bus, deferred questions to the company’s public relations firm, which by mid-afternoon hadn’t returned multiple messages seeking comment.

Kansas, Arizona sue to change voting forms TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas and Arizona officials filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday in an attempt to force a federal elections agency to change its voter registration forms to compel proof of citizenship.

It is the latest legal effort in a nationwide battle by states seeking to crack down on voter fraud by making it harder for non-U.S. citizens to gain access to the ballot box.

The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Topeka and seeks to force the Elections Assistance Commission to modify federal voter registration forms to require documents proving citizenship. Currently the forms only require an applicant to make an oath affirming citizenship.

In Kansas, the change would bring the federal application process in line with the state’s rules.

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach and his Arizona counterparts have been active in seeking to tighten voter registration laws, including passage of laws that require applicants to show proof of citizenship when registering to vote.

“Voting is the most cherished right of a U.S. citizenship,” Kobach said. “We take seriously our obligation to protect that right and to secure that right and to guard it close so that only citizens may exercise the right to vote.”

The high court ruled 7-2 that the Arizona law is pre-empted by the federal voter registration law, and the majority noted that the U.S. Constitution allows Congress to “make or alter” state rules on the times, places and manner of elections for federal offices.

Kobach maintains the ruling has no effect on the Kansas law, though the two are similar.

The Kansas proof-of-citizenship law applies when people register to vote in the state for the first time, requiring them to provide a birth certificate, passport or other documents. Elections officials must accept the registration application but residents wouldn’t be eligible to vote until they provide proof of citizenship.

The Arizona statute said that election officials must reject any voter registration application that is not accompanied by proof of citizenship. The Supreme Court said that rule added a requirement for using a federal registration form not imposed by Congress.

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne said the Supreme Court told states they could file an action with the courts if the EAC lacked enough members to act on its own, or if executive director Alice Miller didn’t approve a state’s request for changes.

“She’s denied our request and that’s exactly what we’re doing,” Horne said. “I fully expect us to be successful based on the Supreme Court decision. The reason it’s important is because we want citizens to vote and we don’t want illegal aliens to vote.”

Dale Ho, director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s Voting Rights Project, said he wasn’t surprised the lawsuit was filed, noting that the case would do nothing for the some 15,000 residents who have applied to register to vote in Kansas whose applications are in suspense.

“This is ridiculous. Instead of fixing the problem he’s suing the federal government,” Ho said.

The ACLU has informed Kobach in a letter that it considers Kansas in violation of a federal election law requiring states to allow people to register to vote at their driver’s license offices. The residents are in “suspense” because they filled out registration forms but election officials haven’t yet received a birth certificate, passport or other acceptable document.

The lawsuit was assigned to U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren, a former U.S Attorney for Kansas who was appointed to the bench

by President George W. Bush. Kobach said the lawsuit was filed in Kansas for financial reasons since his office will do most of the work on the case. Other options would have been to file it in Arizona or the federal court in the District of Columbia.

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To 150 Years and Beyond STAFF EDITORIAL

Pay it forward, Hornets. This year has been, and still is, a tremendous year for Emporia State.

It marked a century and a half of service as an educational institution. ESU, quite literally, has been, “Changing lives since 1863.”

Our campus has seen over 150,000 students in its time. Some of these students have gone on to become leaders, authors, coaches, judges, actors and even Olympic record holders.

Of the 643 colleges in the Midwest, only 155 schools earn a ranking as a “Best Midwest,” and for 2014, ESU is one of them.

If you have been on campus re-

cently, you have probably witnessed some significant renovations. The Memorial Union, William Allen White Library entrance, Morse Residential Halls, and a number of other buildings are sporting a brand new look.

With the addition of 150 new trees planted last year, the Hornet Life substitution for the paper bulletin route and recycling bins in almost every building, our campus is looking younger and greener every day.

Returning students may have also have noticed healthy and delicious new options provided by Dining Services. Everywhere you turn,

transformation is in the air.

Enrollment has increased, but it doesn’t stop there. Student involvement and the number of students living on campus have also gone up. Students travel to Emporia to study here from all over the United States, and even the world. This semester, we welcome students from 33 different countries, including Zimbabwe, Estonia and China.

At ESU, we aren’t just building a better campus - we are building a better community in every way conceivable.

Yet the academics, aesthetics and student population of ESU aren’t all that have changed over the years.

Our amazing university has stood the test of time, seeing its students through momentous events like the end of the Civil War, the Great Depression, desegregation, and the birth of the feminist and equal rights movements.

ESU has seen the invention of the modern day automobile, first flight and man landing on the moon, and even the leap in technology from rotary phones to digital cameras. The changes we see today set the tone for the progress we will make in the future.

If the past century has been any indication at all, imagine what can be done in the next 150 years.

Cartoon by Sarah Becker

Introducing Your New Editor-in-Chief

S usan W elte

editor@esubulletin.com

Hi, my name is Susan Welte. I like Abraham Lincoln, Harry Potter and the color pink. I run track and cross country and sort of get a panic attack each semester when I wait for my grades to be posted on BuzzIn. Oh, and I’m the new editor-in-chief of The Bulletin for the 2013-2014 school year.

But who am I, really? What gives me the right to call myself the leader of “the students’ voice?” Well, those are good questions.

My interest in journalism began when I started following in my sister’s footsteps by joining the yearbook staff at my high school, Kapaun Mt. Carmel. Although, I’m not really sure if you could have called it an “interest” back then. My friends ranted on and on about, “OMG, like, how great is journalism? I love it so much.

Let’s all major in it in college. Okay?

Okay.”

To be honest, I hated high school journalism, and I thought I had said, “Sayonara!” to it when I polished off my last story for the yearbook.

I was wrong.

When I got to college two years ago, I was frantically searching for a job on campus, hoping to find something to work with my class schedule and not make me miserable. I applied as a staff writer for The Bulletin only reluctantly – my mom made me.

But as soon as I picked up my notepad and recorder, I knew my relationship with news reporting had changed and wasn’t going to fade away any time soon.

The Bulletin has given me more opportunities than I am able to count on both hands. Journalism transformed me from a former shygirl-who-sits-in-the-back-of-classand-never-talks kind of student to an outgoing young woman who knows her way around campus and isn’t afraid to ask the tough questions.

My hands were shaking when I dove back into journalism with my first story at ESU. Now, I’ve reported on everything from Gov. Sam Brownback visiting campus to a 73-year-old non-traditional student

The Perks of Plugging In For many people, trying new things can be a terrifying experience.

But being part of a group of students that will support and see you through your college years – whether an athletic team, a student organization or a sorority or fraternity – can be priceless.

As school starts up again, we are all faced with new experiences, new decisions and a schedule already so full it might make your head spin.

While we are faced with starting class and adjusting to our new schedules, we will also be bombarded with daily opportunities to become even more involved in campus groups and organizations. Finding time to balance work and play can be difficult, so what are the benefits of joining these groups?

When it comes to doing something new, many students are hesitant because they do not think it will

be worth their time and energy, especially since between class, athletics, jobs and friends we all have so little of both.

But isn’t college all about shaping ourselves? It is a well-known fact that students who are involved on campus, whether it be athletics or student organizations, are more successful and well rounded.

Faced with the decision to go out and try something new, will you be someone who, four years from now, will look back and wish you took advantage of your time on campus? Will you ask yourself why you didn’t do more?

We all have the opportunity to get out there and find something we really enjoy doing. For all of the time and effort you put into it, who knows what you will get back?

Taking part in extracurricular activities opens up more options and

showered with equal amounts of attention. We shouldn’t just focused on one or two athletic programs.

But having school spirit is so much more than going out to home football games or offering praise. It’s also about getting involved at your school. Even taking the easy initiative of wearing black and gold every Friday can bolster our school spirit.

As far as being involved on campus, I’m well-rounded. I have been involved with Ambassadors, Sigma Pi fraternity, Buzz Club, Hornet Queens, track and field, Harmonious Voices of Praise, a musical and the improv comedy group, Zoiks!

Each one has built and strengthened the sense of pride I feel from being a Hornet.

Knowing that everyone around you just is as pumped up about the university as you can make the atmosphere more exhilarating and interesting, creating a more memorable college experience.

the mighty Miley Cyrus, “This is our house. This is our rules.”

Let’s make a promise to each other as members of our campus community. The Bulletin is completely ours – let’s keep it that way.

In order to represent the students of ESU, The Bulletin wants to form a closer relationship with those whom we are representing.

My door is always open, and every opinion is vital to our growth as a publication and a university. If we are able communicate, there’s (hopefully) no way we can misinterpret each other. If we do that, we can make this a great year for the Hornet population, E-State Squirrels included.

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The time we have here is only as valuable as we make it, so shouldn’t we be trying to do something worthwhile? Being part of an honor society, academic group or Greek life could be a life changing experience, but until you try something, you will never know.

Where’s the Spirit in our Stingers?

“Let’s Go Hornets!” *clap clap, clap clap clap* This cheer is familiar, but how many among us actually join in when the cheer squad bellows it out at the top of their lungs? Since my freshman year, I’ve seen the same people chiming in on chants at school-sponsored events.

If I were to rate school spirit at Emporia State on a scale of one to 10, I would only spare it five out of 10, a failing grade.

Many claim that the sole premise of school spirit is to support our football or basketball programs – the well-known sports. But what about the other sports? There’s cross country, soccer and volleyball in the fall, as well as track and field, baseball, softball and tennis in the spring.

And what about our debate team that brought ESU shining, national glory last year? All our teams and organizations should be

with a passion for creative writing.

I’ve also been able to make connections with faculty, staff and fellow students across different areas of campus.

When all is said and done, I am ecstatic to be in charge of this 113-year-old student publication (even if, before this, the only thing I’ve ever been in charge of was my goldfish, Phyllis). It’s not just about what this publication can do and has done for me, but what I can do to give back to the campus community.

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lifeStyles ESU theater, art take on new, exciting projects

The Bulletin |Aug. 22, 2013

S teve E dwards edwards@esubulletin.com The Emporia State theater and art departments are gearing up for a busy school year. Homecoming, in particular, will prove to be a very busy time for the theater department.

The 41st Annual Homecoming Musical has been announced as “All Shook Up” by Joe DiPietro.

“All Shook Up” is a jukebox musical romantic comedy inspired by William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” features renditions of music from Elvis Presley.

The premiere is scheduled for October 10 in Albert Taylor Hall. Performances of “All Shook Up” will run through Oct. 13, with Jim Bartruff, professor of theatre, as stage director.

A performance of Neil LaBute’s

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play, “Reasons to be Pretty” will premiere Nov. 19 in Frederickson Theatre in Roosevelt Hall. With Mike Koetkemeyer, senior theater major as stage director, performances will run through Nov. 24. “Reasons to be Pretty” is the last in a trilogy of plays written by LaBute that focus on the modern-day obsession and fixation with physical appearance and the hopelessness of romance in the 21st century.

Jamarious Wicker, senior theater major, said the shows for each ESU theater season are put together by a group of volunteer students and teachers a semester before the final selection is announced. “(The shows) are selected to showcase our talent in the best light

as growing entertainers in the theatre community,” Wicker said.

Auditions for both shows will be held next week in Friesen Studio in Roosevelt Hall. Bartruff said auditions for “All Shook Up” will begin with an audition workshop on Tuesday, August 27, and auditions for “Reasons to be Pretty” will begin with an audition workshop on Aug. 28. There will be a theater rally at 4 p.m. this Monday in Bruder Theatre, with information about the shows available to all students.

“Everyone is invited to hear plans for our upcoming season,” Bartruff said.

The Art department is also kicking off the new school year with a campus-wide exhibition. ESU is

celebrating its 150th year with an exhibition of 150 historic images and photographs of ESU around campus. Thirty-nine of the 150 images celebrating ESU’s sesquicentennial anniversary will be exhibited in the Eppink Gallery through homecoming week.

In November, the annual Faculty & Emeritus Exhibition will showcase the work of all current and emeritus art department faculty. Both the Eppink and Gilson Memorial galleries will be used for this exhibition. The opening reception will take place November 7 in the Bruder Theater lobby in King Hall.

In addition to ESU’s celebration of its 150th year, the ESU Glass Guild has a lot to celebrate after bringing in

a record breaking $9,545 at this year’s Glass Blowout in April and taking on new and exciting projects.

“I’m really excited about glassblowing and stuff that the Glass Guild is going to be doing this year,” said Nic Dikin, sophomore glass major.

One of these projects, ESU’s Children Inspire Glass Project, is an experimental project inspired by the Museum of Glass’s Kids Design Glass program in which six Emporia children – assisted by ESU faculty and students from various disciplines – explored the creative process utilizing writing, drawing and sculpting to develop their imaginative ideas. This unique exhibition will open March 2014.

Ross Richards, glass artist, demonstrates glass blowing and molding at the 2013 glass Blowout held at the Art Annex last April. The glass department holds the event every spring and invites new artists to come out to demo strategies to students, faculty and the community. Jennifer Pendarvis/The Bulletin

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10 Ways to Beat the Freshmen 15

We’ve all heard about it, but chances are we think it won’t happen to us. In college, it’s easy to fall into a trap of inactivity with convenient fast food and excessive alcohol consumption. Maybe you’ll actually get away with it for a while, but once spring break rolls around you’ll wish you had made better decisions. Don’t get silly, sloppy and stupid. Instead, use this year to get sexy, strong and smart.

In the café 1. Watch portions – The café is all you can eat at every meal, every day.

To avoid overeating, eat one plate at a time and after you’ve finished, wait at least 10 minutes before getting another serving. If you’re satisfied, hunger hormones will send fullness signals, but not if you grab another plate before your brain gets the message.

2. Be smart – Each serving station at the café will contain barcodes so students can use their smart phone to see the calories of each food they are consuming. Download the MyFitnessPal app and all food will be pre-programmed in.

In the dorms 3. Sleep – Although often over-

looked as a part of health, sleep is critical – not only for your brain, but also for your body. Research has shown that sleeping less than six hours leads to increased hunger.

4. Greek yogurt – Protein is the most filling macronutrient and it comes in a convenient and tasty form of Greek yogurt. *Savings tip: Buy large containers plain and mix in your own fruit, granola or nut butters.

Single servings are pricey.

5. Fruit – A great option because of convenience and high nutrient density. Most are cheap (especially bananas) and can be used as a quick breakfast when you miss your alarm.

6. Protein powders – Shakes are quick, easy and tasty. You aren’t limited to chocolate or vanilla. Mix it up with fruit, milk, cottage cheese, yogurt and peanut butter.

Social life 7. Limit fast-food – Most places have “calorie bombs.” These are items that are quickly consumed and provide little nutrition or fullness. Avoid items like Blizzards and super sized meals as much as possible.

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farris@esubulletin.com 8. Be frugal – This isn’t to say you can’t eat out. There are plenty of awesome options in Emporia. In walking distance of campus, you’ll find Orange Leaf, Wheat State Pizza and Subway.

These places are ideal for social gatherings and great food, but don’t pig out just because it’s “healthy.” Portions and calories still matter.

9. Get active – The Student Rec Center is free for students! You’ll find weight training equipment, cardio machines, group exercise classes and even free personal training. Like sports? Almost every intramural activity you can imagine is hosted by the / rec.

10. Alcohol & Soda – Liquid calories quickly add up. If soda is a vice, try switching to diet. If you’re going to drink alcohol, it does quite a good job at adding inches to your waist – on top of impairing your judgment, which can lead more poor food choices. One more reason to practice moderation.

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The Bulletin | Aug. 22, 2013

A Day in the Life of a Freshman

Seniors taking on their homestrech

E mily G riffin griffin@esubulletin.com

Before leaving the dorms, Hannah Berroth, freshman elementary education major, examines her backpack and double checks her schedule. Then, she locks her door and makes her way down the first of many stairs to her first day of classes at Emporia State.

This scene is familiar for the 600 new students who came to class on Monday. For Berroth, it replicates the morning before class on her first day.

“Even though I just moved to a new place and have been settling in, I was ready to go back to school and meet more people on campus,” she

- 9 a.m. Berroth readies herslef for classes by checking her books and schedule.

said.

There has been a lot to take in, especially for incoming freshmen. A full weekend of Hornet Orientation allowed students the opportunity to get to know their surroundings and their classmates.

“It was a great chance to meet new people,” Berroth said.

Each day of the orientation contained activities, the first of which was move-in for on-campus residents. “(On Friday) when I got out of the car, I was, like, freaking out because the school I used to go to was tiny and there were so many people here,” Berroth said.

Chelsea Tabolt, Berroth’s roommate, had a similar experience.

“There were way too many people

and when I got to my room I just stared and wondered about how two people were going to live in this tiny room for a year.”

James Williams, vice president of Student Affairs, had good things to say about this year’s freshman class.

“In a general sense, we have a larger number in this class than in last year, and since we’ve been working with them as a class we have seen a strong sense of engagement and enthusiasm.”

Berroth said that her greatest fear was going to be her public speaking class simply because of the sheer size of it; however, she managed to conquer that fear and now believes that it will be one of her favorite classes.

“I only had to go to three out of

- 9:30 a.m. -

- 9:30 to 3p.m. Classes and more classes, and afterward, movie time with floormates.

Hitting the pavement, Berroth walks to class with the flow of students.

Freshmen

Q&A

R ocky R obinson sports@esubulletin.com

Q. When applying for schools, what made Emporia State stand out?

Luke Langston Math education

AJ Clay Athletic training

Q. How is your senior year different than your first year of college?

Thomas O’Barto Science education

“ESU stood out, well, to me, because of the teaching program. It is a teaching college, of course, and it seemed like a quality program that I should get involved with.”

“The size, the fact that it is one of the top teaching schools in the country, and that it is really not too expensive.”

Brittany Campbell Crime and delinquency

Meagan Champion Pre-veterinary

“ESU just seemed like a really cool place to be, and it has a really beautiful fountain. I definitely wanted to be known by my name and not a number.”

“It was just a little ways from home and the campus is really nice. I liked how it was just a short five minute walk to each of my class, or even shorter than that.”

“My senior year is different because of new experiences and everything I have learned over the past years.”

Tiara Jones Elementary education

“I wasn’t as involved as I am now; I think that is a big thing.

I am definitely more involved. My freshman year, I just kind of worked and went home.”

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While scores of freshmen left the starting blocks of higher education this week, Emporia State seniors ebtered the final leg of their undergraduate experience.

With less than 10 months before many of them will walk the stage at White Auditorium on graduation - 8:30 p.m. day, a few seniors reflected on their personal growth since freshman year.

Berroth bumps a Cody Kear, senior history major, transferred to ESU from Highland volleyball at the sand Community College. Kear said he has grown more ambitious since his freshcourts outside Morse. man year, and he’s also more open to meeting new people.

Academically, Kear remained undecided for several years before declaring a major. Unlike many students, he said he isn’t worried about finding a job related to his major after he graduates.

“My dad has been a cop for 27 years, and I think that’s what I’m going to do,” he said.

With future career plans figured out, the most daunting part of his last year in college is completing college algebra, “the bane of (his) existence.”

Kear has been in college for five years – one year longer than he had hoped, but he has enjoyed the Emporia community.

“I know my professors, and they know me,” he said.

For his last year at ESU, Kear is living on campus for the first time since attending community college.

So far, he said it’s better than living off campus.

Ashley Thomas, senior sociology major, said she feels more confident this year than she used to.

Thomas said she came to ESU thinking her life would become too stressful and complicated, but it’s been better than she thought, thanks to the university’s atmosphere.

“People are really nice here,” Thomas said. “It’s a school that people can feel comfortable at.”

At first, she majored in elementary education but ultimately moved to sociology after taking an introductory course.

“Once I found something that I liked, I knew I was going to stick with it,” Thomas said, “but I kind of had to fiddle around at first.”

But Thomas said she is nervous Tabetha Schoenfield about taking the CAAP test, which is Biology required for graduation. Unlike Kear, “It is a lot more busy because she hasn’t started preparing for life the classes are more specific and you after graduation. are more involved than your “I just want to get done and then general education figure everything out,” she said. classes are.”

While it’s common for some to change their major several times throughout college, Juhye Bak, senior graphic design and photography major, said she always knew what she wanted to study.

She described her time at ESU in terms of her personal and social growth. In the beginning, she was unfamiliar with Emporia and met mainly students from South Korea, but as the years passed, she branched Harrison Mulvihill Secondary education out to the whole community.

Now, in her final year, Bak said “I am a little more mature, college has taught her to appreciate if that makes any sense. I know everything in her life. whether or not to drink “Appreciate nature, appreciate the night before.” people, questions, answers...that’s what I like a lot,” Bak said.

She said her goal for this year is to gain more independence and rely less on her parents for support by finding work. She said she is excited to continue her education in graduate school in the Instructional Design and Technology program at ESU. Bak said her mindset for the year is to not lose focus or assume she has learned everything there is to learn.

Donovan Elrod Instead, she said she wants to “start Graphic Design every day as a freshman.”

“To be perfectly honest, it really isn’t that much different.”

Seniors

“It is a bigger town than my school (back home), but not as big as Topeka, and it seems friendlier here.”

Oksana Spindler English education

my five classes today, so that wasn’t too bad, and I don’t have any classes tomorrow, so it won’t be too bad, either,” Berroth said. “The roughest part of my day was walking to classes just because I came from a school where we did not have to walk very far.”

She also felt like campus tours were the most beneficial part of her weekend due to the information that the tour guides gave out.

“I really like it. Everyone just makes you feel so welcome here,” Berroth said.

At the end of the day, Berroth dropped off her backpack in her room with a sigh of relief, and joined her floormates for a movie after classes had concluded.

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Get Into the Greek

Fraternities

1.) Alpha Kappa Lambda Charter Established at ESU: April 11, 2008 Principles: Judeo-Christian principles of Leadership, Scholarship, Loyalty, and Self-Support.

Number of Members: 31 actives Distinguishing characteristic: A diverse group of self-driven and goal-oriented men who seek to make a change within themselves, and in the world around them Philanthropy: Raising awareness for cystic fibrosis (national), SOS (local), Sleep in a Box (local) “Do not let your time at ESU merely be a point between high school and your career, but rather utilize all opportunities, Greek Life included, to transform yourself into something memorable.” - Andrew Potter, president of Alpha Kappa Lambda and senior secondary English and social sciences education major 2.) Kappa Sigma Charter Established at ESU: March 25, 1977 Principles: Leadership, Fellowship, Scholarship, Service.

Number of Members: 14 actives Distinguishing characteristic: The diversity of members Philanthropy: Military Heroes Campaign “Kappa Sigma single-handedly changed my college experience the moment I became a pledge, and then an active member, years ago. The opportunities I have had in Kappa Sigma have made me a better man for the future.” - Matt Feldkamp, president of Kappa Sigma and senior recreation major 3.) Phi Delta Theta Charter Established at ESU: Jan. 18, 1969 Principles: Academic excellence, Fellowship, Community Service, and the Development of a Moral Compass.

Number of Members: 23 actives Distinguishing characteristic: A belief in excellence and integrity to the fraternity, Emporia State, and the world around it.

Philanthropy: ALS Association (national), S.O.S. (local) “Take every opportunity to get involved and never be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. We welcome men from all walks of life to join Phi Delta Theta and hope to hear from you. Phi Delta Theta’s doors are always open.”

- Garion Masterson, president of Phi Delta Theta and senior digital audio production major 4.) Sigma Phi Epsilon Charter Established at ESU: Feb. 10, 1951 Principles: Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love Number of Members: 15 actives Distinguishing characteristic: The red door in front of the fraternity house ,which symbolizes brotherhood and extends a welcome to fraternity members from any time or place Philanthropy: Teeter Totter-a-thon “This summer, I was lucky enough to attend our Grand Chapter Conclave in Dallas, Texas. During our first night there a motivational speaker by the name of Michael Maddock who quoted business investor Warren Buffett. He said, ‘Life is like a snowball. The important thing is finding wet snow and a really long hill.’ The really long hill being your fraternity, and the wet snow being the values and lessons you learn along the way.” - Daniel Reardon, presdient of Sigma Phi Epsilon and senior communication major 5.) Sigma Pi Charter Established at ESU: March 6, 1976 Principles: Scholarship, Chivalry and Leadership.

Distinguishing quality: Diverse members who have come together to help each other grow as leaders and push each other to succeed Number of Members: 15 actives Philanthropy: Living so Big “As a member of Sigma Pi International, you will experience a brotherhood known worldwide. Alone one may be a somewhat effective leader, but having our brotherhood behind you can lead to changes worldwide.” - Geoff Cross, president of Sigma Pi and sophomore business administration major 6.) Sigma Tau Gamma Charter Established at ESU: June 28, 1920 Principles: Value, Learning, Leadership, Excellence, Benefit, Integrity Number of Members: 35 actives Distinguishing characteristic: The oldest fraternity on campus Philanthropy: Special Olympics “Sigma Tau Gamma is a great way to open yourself to involvement on campus. Our fraternity has men from all walks of life that come together to form our Brotherhood.” - Luke Farnsworth, president of Sigma Tau Gamma and

senior health and physical education major 7.) Sigma Rhomeo Charter Established at ESU: July 15, 2012 Motto: “Prepare today for tomorrow’s success.”

Number of Members: 7 actives Distinguishing characteristic: A unique brotherhood of men edifying others Philanthropy: Peace Over Violence, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Let’s Move “The Fraternal Order of Classy Gentlemen: Sigma Rhomeo, Inc. is excited to begin our second year here at Emporia State, and we welcome you to come join our grand organization as we continue to build on our foundation.” - Kameron Gee, president of Sigma Rhomeo and graduate recreation student

Sororities

8.) Alpha Sigma Alpha Charter Established at ESU: Nov. 17, 1917 Principles: Growth, Generosity, Enjoyment, Responsibility, Relationships, Balance, Integrity, Learning Distinguishing characteristic: A four-star chapter, five years in a row.

Number of Members: 37 actives Philanthropy: Girls on the Run (national), S. June Smith Center (national), Special Olympics (national), Relay for Life in Memory of Becky Bikle and Diedra Smith (local) The Bulletin was unable to make contact with the president of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

9.) Alpha Sigma Tau Charter Established at ESU: Dec. 4, 2010 Principles: Intellect, excellence, Graciousness, Respect, Connections Number of Members: 11 actives Distinguishing quality: Community Service Philanthropy: Pine Mountain Settlement School (national), Kansas Human Society (local) “Alpha Sigma Tau highly believes in thinking globally and acting locally. We want to help improve our community to the best of our efforts.” - Shae Stringer, president of Alpha Sigma Tau and senior math statistics major 10.) Chi Omega Charter Established at ESU: April 5, 1961 Principles: Friendship, Personal Integrity, Service to others, Academic excellence and intellectual pursuits, community and campus development, career and personal development.

Number of Members: 47 actives Distinguishing quality: Over 50 years of community involvement and the bettering of the women Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish “We are women that live out our values in our day to day lives and accept those that come as they are.” - Carley Hansen, senior in Secondary Education Math 11.) Sigma Sigma Sigma Charter Established at ESU: 1917 Principles: Faith, Hope, Power, Wisdom, Love Number of Members: 32 actives Distinguishing quality: To provide a lifelong sorority experience for women through ensuring a perpetual bond of friendship, developing a strong womanly character, and promoting high standards of ethical conduct.

Philanthropy: Children’s Play Therapy (national), Plumb Place (local).

“Tri Sigma has taught me so many quality life lessons and I have made life long friends in the process and would love to share the gift of Tri Sigma with other women.” - Dylan Meeker, president of Sigma Sigma Sigma and senior secondary mathematics education major 12.) Zeta Phi Beta Charter Established at ESU: Dec. 3, 2011 Values: Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love, Finer Womanhood Distinguishing characteristic: A service-based, historically African-American, Greek-lettered organization Number of Members: Two actives Philnthropy: Z-H.O.P.E. (Zetas Helping Other People Excel), Stork’s Nest, March of Dimes “The Psi Tau Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. hopes to use the principles created by our five founders to enable the growth of our chapter and assist in increasing the diversity, academic success and community environment already established at Emporia State.” - Brittany Riggs, president of Zeta Phi Beta and senior rehabilitation services education major The Bulletin was not able to contact Sigma Gamma Rho.

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W ill A ustin austin@esubulletin.com Along with crazed parties and Ivy League schools, the world of fraternities and sororities is a popular image associated with the American college experience.

At Emporia State, Greeks engage in heavier recruitment efforts during the first week of fall classes. From Aug. 21-24, sororities host formal recruitment, while fraternities hold informal house events several days in a row for interested students.

Marissa Gerrman, vice president of membership recruitment for the Panhellenic Association at ESU and senior marketing major, said she was once skeptical about joining a sorority, but that “there’s always stereotypes about Greek life.”

All Hollywood fiction aside, Gerrman said students who are involved in the Greek lifestyle benefit from leadership opportunities and new friendships.

Similarly, Josiah D’Albini, president of the Interfraternity Council and senior sociology major, described Greek life as “an expanded version of the leadership minor” because he has learned to work with many different people. He also said the bond with his fraternity brotherhood is unbreakable.

ESU claims a total of six sororities and seven fraternities with varying backgrounds and sizes. For students who think Greek life offers something they are looking for, D’Albini and Gerrman said the door is wide open.

KU picked to help Kansas schools fight bullying LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The state has chosen a research team from the University of Kansas to develop a program to prevent bullying in schools, some of which are having trouble implementing anti-bullying policies required by a 2007 state law.

The Kansas Department of Education awarded a contract to the researchers, who will develop a website and hold training sessions at schools across the state and create a model policy on bullying that schools can change to fit their specific circumstances, The Lawrence Journal-World reported (http://bit.ly/12oTXqU ).

The state passed a law in 2007 requiring such policies but some districts have faced obstacles, partly because intervention projects can be expensive.

“Some school districts have a comprehensive policy that they’re fine tuning,” said Anne Williford, an assistant professor of social welfare at Kansas and the lead researcher on the team. “Others have struggled to translate this particular law into a policy that works for their community.”

Williford said the first step to building a sound policy is defining exactly what bullying is and then getting that message across to everyone in the school. To be considered bullying, the behavior has to occur over time and demonstrate a difference in status between the bully and victim, Williford said.

“Bullies have greater social status or are just generally more powerful among their peer group,” Williford said. “Preying on weaker students helps them maintain that power.”

After establishing the clear definition, Williford said schools need to implement consistent procedures for reporting bullying and for intervention. Those procedures need to be communicated to the entire community, she said.

The research team will begin providing training sessions for school district officials in October. The team will also develop a website with information for schools and communities about bullying and prevention.

Aug. 22 2013

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Hornets look to top last season R ocky R obinson sports@esubulletin.com After finishing the 2012 season with an impressive 10-2 record, including a Kanza Bowl victory, the Emporia State football team is out to prove their success last year was more than a stroke of luck.

“I wouldn’t say there is more pressure,” said Ray Ray Davis, senior receiver and business major.

“I would say there is more of a target on our back. I think that will definitely make us play better than we did last year. Everybody has accepted the challenge to be better and win more than 10 games.”

On Monday, the Hornets completed their first full week of pre-season camp and Garin Higgins, head coach, said he is already impressed with his players’ performance on the practice field.

“As expected for the first practice, everybody is excited about getting out there,” Higgins said.

“It has been a long summer so they were ready to get out there and get a good start.”

Each year means new recruits, but some key players are always lost at graduation. According to Higgins, starting quarterback Tyler Eckenrode was among those who the team lost after last season.

Sophomores Brent Wilson and Corben Jones are currently fighting for the open position. Although Wilson was Eckenrode’s back-up last season, a decision about the starter will not be made until closer to game time. “(Wilson and Jones) are very talented and are having a lot of stuff getting thrown at them right now,” Higgins said. “There is just not much experience there.”

Adam Schiltz, Shjuan Richardson and Derwin Hall have also left the hornet line-up, leaving a new group of seniors to take the leadership position.

“A lot of our guys have to grow up fast and we need some good senior leadership,” Higgins said.

Linebacker Jordan Sanders, a senior in sociology, is answering the call.

“Personally, I want to work on being more of a leader for the team and just showing the young guys how things are done,” Sanders said. “Hopefully they can take that on for their years that they will be here.”

Sanders said he is beginning to feel the team’s chemistry and tradition again.

“I know if everybody is buying into the program…the only thing

Just two weeks before Emporia State football’s season opener, Hornets run drills at Welch Stadium Aug. 21. The first game is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 5 at Fort Hays State. Will Austin/The Bulletin

that can stop us is ourselves,” he said.

The Hornets practiced though the weekend in preparation for their

season opener at Fort Hays on Sept.

5. Their home opener is set against the University of Nebraska Kearney

Freshmen to Watch Soccer R ocky R obinson D on W east sports@esubulletin.com During her years at Olathe South high school, Jaide Allenbrand was named the Most Valuable Player of the MO-KAN Classic as a junior. Allenbrand is a

5’7” defender.

“Jaide is an aggressive ball winner who is also very good technically,” said Bryan Sailer, head coach.

“She is a presence at center back and has good leadership qualities.

Jaide can take over a game defensively. I expect Jaide to come in and make a huge impact for our team.”

Volleyball A 5’10” hitter from Buhler high school, Josie Williams, was a fourtime first-team All-AVCTL pick.

Her senior year, Williams received first-team All-State Honors and was picked for the Class 4A State Tournament team.

“Josie Williams is a very efficient, talented and all-skill outside

hitter. Her competitiveness and toughness will help us to bring more attacking power on the net and also from back row,” said Bing Xu, head coach. “Josie and (setter) Macki (Pankratz) are from the same high school. There is a connection and chemistry between both of them as a setter and a hitter.”

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the following week on Sept. 12.

The last time these teams met, the Hornets came out on top, 41-18.

More settlements near in Penn State abuse talks

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Negotiations between Penn State and young men who claim they were abused by Jerry Sandusky have begun to bear fruit, with lawyers involved saying there will be more announcements of settlements in the coming days.

The school’s trustees have set aside some $60 million to pay claims, and on Monday a lawyer working for Penn State said the one settlement so far should be followed by 24 more this week. Thirty-one young men have come forward to Penn State.

Attorney Michael Rozen said the pending agreements include most of the eight young men who testified last year against Sandusky, the school’s former assistant football coach now serving a prison sentence for child molestation.

Penn State said little over the weekend in response to an announcement by the lawyer for one of the eight, “Victim 5,” that his case was fully settled and he expected payment within a month. The school is paying out the claims through its insurance coverage and from interest revenues on loans made by the school to its own self-supporting entities.

Rozen said all of the deals are expected to include provisions that give the university the right to pursue claims against the university’s insurer, The Second Mile charity founded

by Sandusky and The Second Mile’s insurer.

Sandusky is serving a 30- to 60-year sentence in state prison after being convicted last summer of 45 counts of child sexual abuse. Witnesses testified that he met victims through The Second Mile, an organization established to help at-risk children that ran camps and offered other services.

Rozen said the “value” of the claims depended in part on whether they happened after 2001, when topranking school officials were told by a graduate assistant about Sandusky with a child in a team shower, or before 1998, the earliest documented example of a Sandusky complaint.