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Oh, for ducks’ sake!

Corky’s quackers sheltered for winter M egan S heckells msheckells@esubulle tin.com

As the temperature drops, the university facilities has been working on relocating the ducks living on Wooster Lake to get them out of the approaching winter weather.

“The conversation was, ‘when should we remove the ducks to their winter home?’” said Richard Jensen, physical plant utilities manager. “It was picked that we would (do) it after the week of homecoming, so that they would still be on Wooster during homecoming.”

The ducks will be staying at a farm about 10 miles north of Emporia and will be cared for by Patrick Renfro, building systems technician, according to Mark Runge, director of university facilities.

“They’ll be in our goat pen with the rest of our ducks, and be living with the pigs and the goats,”

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Jesse Renfro, Patrick Renfro’s son, chases the ducks Sunday afternoon by Wooster Lake. Renfro was planning to catch them and transfer them to the farm they will be taken care of during the winter. Abigal Ponce| The Bulletin

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History Professor speaks at Study abroad trip planned for Guatemala Veterans roundtable M ackenzie T hornton

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Chris Lovett, Vietnam veteran, professor of social sciences and member of the Veteran’s Roundtable was the speaker for the annual meeting Thursday.

“Christopher Lovett’s contribution to the wealth of information that has been disseminated in the Veteran’s Roundtable is titled ‘The Great Adventure: Emporia’s Company L 137th Infantry in the Great War of

1917-1918,’” said John Sanderson, chair of the Veteran’s Roundtable.

Lovett’s presentation focused on an infantry that was based in Kansas, and some of the men who partook in World War I. The presentation worked to memorialize the men, while discussing the harsh experiences they had during the war.

“There was no command authority in the battlefield,” Lovett said. “There was no way for these men to round up and care for the wound-

ed. They couldn’t move their artillery forward because of the cratering of the battlefield. All this was taking place and this was their first engagement.”

Gerald Hansen presented his father, Charles Hansen’s, WWI family heirlooms.

Gerald Hansen showed his father ’s discharge papers, photographs and dog tag.

“This stuff is disappearing,” Hansen said. “There

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Students from the Department of Modern Languages will be taking a trip to Guatemala this summer to study Latin American culture in a rich environment full of native history.

Previously, the study abroad trip was planned for Colombia. After a governmental restriction was placed on the country, Guatemala became the new destination.

“The essence of a study see TABLE page 2 abroad program is to expand the paradigm of students’ learning experience, as well as adopt new perspectives,” said Rachel Spaulding, assistant professor of modern languages.

Spaulding said that stu-

dents should be allowed to “fight the perception of what Columbia is, rather than accept the stereotype that the government has given the country.”

The trip will take place in the summer of 2018 and students are encouraged to fill out an application.

“There are 12-15 spots to fill for this trip,” said Greg Robinson, associate professor of modern languages.

“Three to five spots have already filled up because there is such an interest in going to Guatemala.”

The trip will last two weeks and students will study one week in Guatemala City and a week near Lake Atitlan.

“During our four weeks

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Christopher Lovett, professor in Social Sciences, veterans roundtable advisory committee member and speaker for the Fall 2017 meeting, delivers his speech of “The Great Adventure: Emporia’s Company L 137th Infantry in the Great Plains” last Thursday in the Preston Family Room. Lovett served in the Vietnam War and the Kansas Na- Those interested in adopting Wanda should fill out an application to adopt at the tional Guard for 26 years. Abigail Ponce | The Bulletin Emporia Kansas Animal Shelter, 1216 Hatcher St. Wanda, like all animals at the shelter, was picked up as a stray. Sarah Spoon| The Bulletin

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Police Revised Latin American Studies Reports

minor allows for versatility

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The English, modern languages and journalism department has revised the Latin American studies minor. Students will be given the opportunity to expand their Latin American knowledge through this new program in Fall 2018.

“This revised program meets the needs of a variety of students,” said Greg Robinson, associate professor of modern languages.

“It is very versatile, and has the potential to help a variety of students.”

Students with backgrounds in political science, history or English will have the opportunity to take classes such as Civilizations of Spanishspeaking Countries, Survey of Latin Literature, and certain history courses regarding the culture, language, and history of Latin America.

The Latin American minor is not the same as a Spanish minor.

“A Spanish major or minor is more focused on the language itself, while the Latin American culture and history is emphasized through a deeper study of Latin America.” said Rhiannon Younger, senior Modern Languages major.

Although the minor has been a part of the language and literature department already, the revisions that were made offer students a more routine and efficient

Rhiannon Younger, senior modern languages major, speaks about how the Latin American studies minor is a great addition to a modern language major Tuesday in the Memorial Union. The newly revised minor program will start next Fall. Abigail Ponce| The Bulletin

way to achieve the minor.

“We have added more classes to make the minor more appealing to a variety of students.” said Rachel Spaulding, an assistant professor of Spanish and Ethnic Literature.

The new and improved Latin American studies program features a mandatory Introduction to Latin

American Studies course, along with a number of other elective courses to help students finish the program in a short amount of time.

“This minor allows students to become more informed on politics and America’s relationship to the Latin American culture itself,” said Spaulding.

Students interested in the revised Latin American studies program can contact their advisors in order to determine whether or not the minor is best for them. The program will be introduced into the system in the fall of 2018 and the spring of 2019.

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continued from page 1 are no more World War I veterans. This was just something that I thought maybe there were other people that I could share it with.”

Hansen came because of a KVOE story on the event.

“When they (these veterans) went they believed that (this was a) duty to their country,” Lovett said. “They wanted to go. This was an adventure for them and that’s why I called it ‘The Great Adventure.’ It was an earth shattering experience for them when they saw this up front and personal.”

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continued from page 1 Renfro said.

The ducks are expected to stay with Renfro until early spring, around April or May depending on the weather.

In order to keep track of which ducks are meant to return to Wooster, they each have a leg tag that identifies them.

“Once we get a steady forecast, and the weather moderates, we’ll bring them back here,” said Runge.

The rounding up of the ducks was last Sunday, but they were unable to catch two of them. Until then they will be putting forth an effort to relocate these last two every day.

“A lot of times they use nets, which could damage and hurt them so we’re trying to do more of corralling and hand catching them,” Jensen said. “The person who is doing it, he’s an expert.”

Being under the care of Renfro will not be new for the ducks, as he is their main care taker the rest of the year.

All but four of the ducks were Renfro’s to begin with.

“The nights have been getting below freezing a couple of nights,” Jensen said.

“It was time to send them off to their winter home.”

Reports from ESU Police and Safety

Nov. 8 Officer transported a dog found on campus to the Emporia Animal Shelter.

Officer provided escort for a male student from 2812 W 12th to the Student Wellness Center.

Officer provided escort for Honor Flight participants from the American Legion.

Officers responded to a report of the smell of marijuana in Trusler Hall 3rd floor. Officers did not detect any odor.

Nov. 9 Officer assisted Lyon Co. Sheriff’s Dept. and ESU Emergency Management with Run, Hide, Fight active shooter training in the Memorial Union.

Officer took report of a hit and run involving KS 227GDV in Sector 9. Accident occurred on 11/08/2017 either on campus or at 2301 Industrial Rd-Walmart.

Officer provided jump start assistance for KS 211DZM in Sector 2.

Nov. 10 Officer stopped KS 638JWD at 12th and Commercial. Verbal warning for failure to yield right of way in 1100 Mechanic.

Officer replaced a manhole cover in 1300 Merchant.

Officer reported KS 699GDV was parked on the sidewalk in the Albert Taylor Hall Loading Zone.

Vehicle was moved to a proper parking space.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a car stop in 900 Exchange.

Officer provided jump start assistance for KS 041KDY in Sector 5.

Nov. 11 Officers provided traffic control on 12th Ave between Market and Merchant for the Emporia Veteran’s Day parade.

Officer contacted subjects in Free Parking and advised of alcohol policy on campus.

Officers responded to a report of students burning boxes in Sector 2. Subject was escorted off campus.

Officer was dispatched to contact operators of buses for Washburn University to advise where to drop off the football team. Buses arrived prior to officer.

Nov. 12 Officer stopped OK AVD141 in Sector 7. Verbal warning for improper backing at 15th and Merchant.

Officer responded to a report of a suspicious odor in the elevator at North Twin Towers. Officer was unable to detect the odor.

Nov. 13 Lynn Hobson reported a dog at large in Union Square. Officer transported the dog to Emporia Animal Shelter.

Officer contacted the male subject who took Westar pole from King Lake via telephone and advised to return them. He will return by 11/14/17.

Officer stopped KS 633FKH in 100 E 16th.

Verbal warning for a oneway violation at the same location.

Nov. 14 Officer provided lock out assistance for KS 400HLZ at 24th and Lincoln-Jones Park.

Officer stopped KS 221KUP in Sector 7. Verbal warning for a one-way violation.

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Freshman to host ESU leadership conference “It’s been nice to connect with Heather Culbertson, speakers and lead two breakwith people across the country Pittsburg State’s ambassador, out sessions. who share the same passion will be hosting the Kansas Stu“The Educators Rising state Dylan Schneider, freshman you do,” Schneider said. dent Leadership Conference. conference being held outside elementary education major As part of his role as an They will give the welcome of Wichita is something new,” and student ambassador for ambassador, Schneider, along speech, introduce the keynote said Ken Weaver, dean of The Educators Rising, is hosting a leadership and education conference Dec. 5. The conference will be held on Emporia State’s campus, with the help of The Teachers College and the Kansas National Education Association.

Educators Rising is an organization that “provides passionate young people with hands-on teaching experience, sustains their interest in the profession, and helps them cultivate the skills they need to be successful educators,” according to their website.

Schneider applied to become an ambassador after attending the national conference last June. He was chosen for a position out of 110 applicants.

“We (ambassadors) are the student face of Educators Rising,” Schneider said.

Ambassadors post on social media about education and participate in Twitter chats where they share about their schools, diversity and Dylan Schneider, freshman elementary education major, speaks about his role as an Educators Rising ambassador how their programs differ.

Wednesday in William Allen White library. Schneider is working with The Teachers College, KNEA and Educators

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Rising to host the Kansas Student Leadership Conference on Dec. 5 on ESU’s campus. Allie Crome | The Bulletin

Teachers College. “This is the first conference that Emporia State has hosted.”

The conference is open to high school and college students and includes two keynote speakers, several breakout sessions and a competition in several different categories, such as children’s literature, job interviews and lesson planning.

Currently there are 214 students and 12 teachers registered.

The registration fee for the conference was $5, which will go towards offsetting the majority of the event’s cost.

The Teachers College made a donation to the event and the KNEA will pay for the remainder, according to Schneider.

Randy Watson, the Kansas commissioner of education, will be the first keynote speaker. The second will be Davis Laughlin, an advocate for education.

“That Randy Watson, Commissioner of Education for Kansas, will be the keynote speaker reflects the importance of the conference,” Weaver said.

Schneider is also in the process of creating a chapter of Educators Rising at ESU.

U.S. Department of Defense officer talks fake news D ustin B ittel dbit tel@esubulle tin.com

John Beumer, chief watch operations officer for the U.S. Department of Defense, gave a presentation titled “True, False or None of the Above; Discussion on Fake News Today” Thursday.

The presentation was about fake news and how to identify it.

“The problem we have today is we have a lot of people exposed to social media who do not know what they’re looking at or are not educated to make an informed decision,” said Beumer. “One of the key things I want to (do is) to show examples of fake news, misinformation and what the actual terminology is, so when they are out there and they are exposed to this they know what to look for as far as sourcing and validation.”

Beumer was brought in by Erika Martin, coordinator of the biology lab, who teaches a class John Beumer, chief watch operations officer for the U.S. Department of Defense, talks about fake news last Thursday in room on alternative facts with Jorge 72 of the Science Hall. Themes like soviet propaganda and the popularization of fake news were discussed. Gabriel Molina Ballestar, professor of physical Maruda | The Bulletin sciences and Qiyang Zhang, professor of physical sciences.

“I decided with all of the fake

news and all of the nonsense you see on social media, it’s all very frustrating,” Martin said.

“We’re (the class) going over a lot of things like pseudoscience, real science, fringe science, how do you know if something is true or not...and that’s what he (John) does as an analyst.”

Beumer was brought in thanks to the help of a high impact grant that is being used to bring in guest speakers, along with some materials for the course, according to Ballestar.

“There is a tremendous pressure to be forced, especially in journalism, to get that story out,” Beumer said. “The problem we have is that that runs against our ability to fact check to validate it. We have to take a moment to pause in order to do that validation...It’s very difficult, specifically with the increasing amount of fake news.”

The next speaker is Russell Webster who will be presenting “Are Demons Everywhere? Reflections on the Causes and Perceptions of Violent Behavior” at 1:00 p.m. Nov. 16 in Science Hall 72.

Show celebrates international culture ASG president pied after loss

A traditional fan dance is performed by students from The Korean Association during the international cultural show Saturday in Albert Taylor Hall. Many cultures including Chinese, Panamanian and African Carribean participated in the event. Xiangru Chen | The Bulletin

Megan McReynolds, associated student government president and junior sociology major, gets pied by Washburn’s student body president last Saturday at Welch Stadium. During Can the Bods, ESU collected 40,042 cans, and Washburn collected 44,411 cans. Tingxuan Lu | The Bulletin

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Thanksgiving: A Time to be Mindful STAFF EDITORIAL Three hundred years ago, John Winthrop, the governor of the colony known as Massachusetts, named a holiday to celebrate the safe return of his men in the Pequot War. This day was named in celebration of these men who massacred 700 Pequot people. Today, we know this holiday as “Thanksgiving.”

Since then, Thanksgiving has been a constant and painful reminder to Native American people, as this holiday is heavily celebrated across the country.

The holiday has become a symbol for the American’s silent acceptance of the horrible treatment of the Native peoples.

From their mistreatment on reservations to the deadly Trail of Tears, the U.S. has a long and bloody history of interactions with Native Americans.

In response, a couple of protest holidays have popped up in resistance, such as “Unthanksgiving” and “The National Day of Mourning.”

Some people have suggested celebrating a “National Day of Atonement” instead of Thanksgiving and celebrating the Native American people instead of Thanksgiving.

Here, at The Bulletin, we would like to support the tradition of being mindful of the mistreatment of Native Americans on Thanksgiving.

November is the National Native American Heritage Month and we urge readers to celebrate this as vigorously as possible while maintaining a constant sense of respect for the massive numbers of Native American lives lost.

What do we mean by this?

First, don’t wear

“Indian headbands” or support the wearing of them as “festive gear.”

Secondly, attend the campus’ Indigenous History Discussion led by Joyce Thierer, professor of social sciences. The discussion will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 28 in the Preston Family Room in the Memorial Union.

Also, work to raise awareness of the atrocities the native people went through by educating yourself and others.

Take note of important Native American peoples and develop a respect for the culture.

While we can’t outlaw Thanksgiving and we can’t change it overnight, we can support legislation that does. Call your senators and representatives and ask for the change in legislation that will offer Cartoon by Sarah Spoon respect that Native Americans deserve.

Kneeling is our right A Not-So-White

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After a particularly exciting Chief’s game, my mom made a comment about wanting to purchase a Marcus Peters shirt for my younger brother.

A family member responded to her and suggested buying him a Tyreek Hill shirt instead.

He’s had a great season, after all.

My mom said that, no, she wouldn’t buy anything with Hill’s name on it, because he has a history of domestic abuse.

“But Marcus Peters kneels,” was the reply she got.

Disregarding the fact

that Peters has only sat down during the national anthem and hasn’t actually kneeled, my question is: how can protesting at a football game be comparable to domestic violence?

I understand that to some people, the anthem and the flag are a symbol of our nation. But others don’t make that same connection.

The flag isn’t synonymous to our identity as a nation.

No one particular group owns the flag.

It’s a symbol that represents all Americans, even those who are trying to exercise their freedom of speech and are kneeling during the national anthem.

Yet, some people continue to view the protest as an attack against the military, their values and the nation as a whole.

NFL players, like Colin Kaepernick, the Chief’s Chris Conley and Marcus Peters, are peacefully protesting police brutality and racial inequality in

America.

They’re speaking out on a national platform to bring awareness to their cause.

The military doesn’t own the flag any more than I or Kaepernick do.

They aren’t charged with protecting the flag, but American citizens.

And Americans have the right to legally protest.

That’s not to say that I’m not appreciative of everything that the military does for us. They risk their lives for America, day in and day out.

But I just want to know when protesting the national anthem suddenly became equal to, or even worse, than abusing your pregnant girlfriend, as Hill did.

All I ask is that we take a step back and look at the bigger picture. By protesting during a football game, these players aren’t hurting anyone.

They’re only expressing the injustices that they face and trying to make everyone see them too.

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Christmas

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I am issuing Emporia State a challenge. This year, instead of catering only to your white, protestant Christian students and decorating the campus with the lovely “Christmas Cheer” like we have done every year, don’t.

Every year campus is covered with Christmas trees, tinsel and bows of holly.

I’m not a Grinch, and I love Christmas as much as the next person. But when Emporia State’s decorations cater to one religion, it prioritizes the people who celebrate that holiday.

It prioritizes the students who practice that religion over others.

And it’s wrong for the campus to make that choice.

This campus is diverse.

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Not as diverse as it could be, don’t get me wrong.

But we have representatives of several religions here.

Islam.

Jewish.

Protestant Christian.

Atheist.

Buddist.

Hindu.

Catholic.

Agnostic.

And that’s just to name a few.

That doesn’t even include Kwanzaa, a very important holiday that is celebrated during this time that isn’t tied to a specific religion.

To pick one of these religions out of all others and prioritize their holiday is unfair and discriminatory.

To decorate the campus with primarily Christmas themed decorations, and then have a small menorah in Plumb Hall for “diversity” is sad, sickening and honestly, pretty shameful.

Instead, let’s decorate with non-denominational and non-religious decorations.

Decorating with snowflakes, white lights and fake snow are excellent ways to show the campus that you care and all religions are accepted and wanted here.

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Director de las operaciones principales de vigilancia para el DOD habla sobre Fake News (noticias falsas) J ose M edrano jmedrano@esubulle tin.com

El director de las operaciones principales de vigilancia del Departamento de Defensa, John Beumer, dio una presentación titulada "Verdadero, falso o ninguno de los anteriores: Discusión sobre Fake News Hoy” el jueves.

La presentación informó a la audiencia sobre los tipos de “fake news” o noticias falsas, y cómo identificarlas.

"El problema que tenemos hoy en día es que tenemos muchas personas expuestas a las redes sociales que no saben lo que están viendo o que no están educados para básicamente tomar una decisión informada", dijo Beumer. "Una de las cosas importantes que quiero discutir aquí es solo mostrarles ejemplos de noticias falsas, información errónea y cuál es la terminología actual, de John Beumer, director de las operaciones principales de vigilancia del De- modo que cuando están allí y partamento de Defensa, habla sobre “fake news” el jueves pasado en el Sci- están expuestos a esto, saben ence Hall. Temas como propaganda y noticias falsas fueron discutidas. Ga- qué buscar y cómo abrobar validación". briel Molina Maruda | The Bulletin

Beumer fue traído por Erika Martin, miembra de la facultad en el departamento de biología, quien, junto con sus colegas, Jorge Ballestar, profesor de ciencias físicas y Qiyang Zhang, profesor de ciencias físicas, enseñan una clase de noticias alternativas.

"Decidí que con todas las noticias falsas y todas las tonterías que ves en las redes sociales, es muy frustrante", dijo Martin. "Conozco a John desde hace cinco años y mientras creé el contenido del curso, estamos examinando un montón de cosas como pseudociencia, ciencia real, ciencia marginal, ¿cómo sabes si algo es verdad? o no, o qué pasa si algo está en una posición en donde podría ser cierto o no, es una ciencia real porque parece ciencia real y eso es lo que (John) hace como analista".

Beumer ingresó gracias a la ayuda de una beca de impacto que se utiliza para traer oradores invitados, junto con algunos materiales para el

curso, según Ballestar.

"Hay una tremenda presión para ser forzados, especialmente en el periodismo, a sacar esa historia", dijo Beumer. "El problema que tenemos es que eso va en contra de nuestra capacidad de comprobación de noticias para validar. Tenemos que tomarnos un momento para hacer una pausa para hacer esa validación porque hemos visto de CNN al Washington Post básicamente agregar una nota editorial o retroceder una historia porque resultó ser falsa. Es muy difícil, específicamente con la creciente cantidad de noticias falsas que vemos hoy en cuanto a intentar rastrear esas buenas fuentes secundarias o buenos métodos de validación para validar realmente esa fuente antes de que se publique".

El siguiente orador que Martin y los otros planean traer es Dr. Webster, un psicólogo de una universidad en Pennsylvania.

Nuevo programa de estudios latinoamericanos ofrece oportunidad G aby A mparan g a m pa r a n @ e s u b u l l e t i n . c o m

El departamento de ingles e idiomas modernos ha cambiado el programa de estudios latinoamericanos. Estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de expandir su conocimiento de latinoamérica en el otoño del 2018.

“El programa nuevo cumple con las necesidades de una variedad de estudiantes”, dijo Greg Robinson, profesor de estudios latinoamericanos.

“Es muy flexible y tiene potencial para ayudar a una variedad de estudiantes”.

Estudiantes de una variedad de departamentos, como de ciencia política, historia o ingles tendrán la oportunidad de tomar clases como civilizaciones de países hispanohablantes, literatura latina y ciertas clases de la cultura, el idioma y la historia de latinoamérica.

El programa no es igual al programa de español.

“El programa de español está enfocado en el mismo idioma, sin embargo, la cultura e historia de la cultura latino-

americana se enfatiza a través de un enfoque en el estudio de latinoamerica”, dijo Rhiannon younger, estudiante de último año en idiomas modernos.

Aunque el programa ha sido parte del departamento, los cambios ofrecen más oportunidad.

“Hemos agregado más clases que atraen a una variedad de estudiantes”, dijo Rachel Spaulding, profesora asistente de literatura en español.

El nuevo programa ofrece una clase de introducción a estudios latinoamericanos, que es requerida. También hay más clases electivas que ayudarán a los estudiantes terminar el programa más pronto.

“El programa ayuda a que los estudiantes sean más informados en la política y en la relación entre América y la cultura latinoamericana”, dijo Spaulding.

Estudiantes interesados en el nuevo programa latinoamericano pueden contactar a sus consejeros. El programa Rhiannon Younger, estudiante de ultimo año en idiomas modernos, habla del programa nuevo de estudios latinoempezará en el año escolar del americanos el martes en el Memorial Union. El nuevo programa empezara el otoño del 2018. Abigail Ponce | The 2018-19.

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Viaje a Guatemala para estudios, verano del 2018 C esar S anchez csanchez@esubulle tin.com

Estudiantes del departamento de idiomas modernos irán a un viaje al país de Guatemala para estudiar la cultura latinoamericana en un rico ambiente lleno de historia nativa.

El cambio de estudiar en Guatemala en vez de Colombia que fue planeado en el pasado ocurrió por una restricción que puso el gobierno sobre el país.

Rachel Spaulding, una profesora asistente de español y literatura étnica dijo, “La esen-

cia del programa de estudiar en el extranjero es para expandir el paradigma de la experiencia de aprendizaje de los estudiantes, y también para que adopten nuevas perspectivas”.

Spaulding también dijo que los estudiantes deberían de ser permitidos de “pelear la percepción de lo que Colombia es, en vez de aceptar el estereotipo que el gobierno le ha dado al país”.

Aunque el viaje será durante el verano del 2018, se sugiere que los estudiantes interesados llenen una aplicación

para llenar los espacios.

Dr. Greg Robinson, un profesor de estudios latinoamericanos, es un acompañante del viaje, y dice, “Hay 12-15 espacios para llenar para este viaje.

3-5 espacios ya están llenos porque hay un gran interés en ir a Guatemala”.

El viaje será por dos semanas, y los estudiantes estudiaran una semana en la ciudad de Guatemala, y también por una semana cerca al lago Atitlán para experimentar todo lo que esta ubicación bella tiene para ofrecer.

“Durante nuestras cuatro

semanas en el extranjero, tomaremos algunas clases universitarias, nos vamos a engranar en la cultura por medio de servicio comunitario y tal vez miraremos las atracciones del país”, dijo Kathryn Kienholz, estudiante de primer año en salud que estudiara en el extranjero con el grupo.

Estudiantes serán inscritos en seis horas de crédito: un curso de español e una clase cultural.

Cualquier estudiante es permitido llenar una aplicación para este viaje; sin embargo, no todos serán permiti-

dos para atender.

“Sería muy beneficial para los estudiantes que van a atender el viaje que tengan un conocimiento del español, porque se van a comunicar con la gente local”, dijo Robinson.

Si algún estudiante está interesado en estudiar en Guatemala, él o ella debería de contactar a Spaulding (rspauldi@emporia.edu) o Dr. Robinson (grobins2@emporia. edu). También habrá una junta antes del día de acción de gracias para discutir los costos y fechas para los que estén interesados.

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Alpha Psi Omega to host murder mystery S arah S poon sspoon@esubulle tin.com

Alpha Psi Omega, the theater honor society, is putting on a murder mystery at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 in the Red Room, at Brickyard 20 Ale House, 402 Merchant St. Tickets are $5 which pays for the ticket to the show, the cover charge at Brickyard and free food and non-alcoholic drinks.

“Guests that are over 21 are also welcome to purchase drinks from the bar,” said Fran Opheim, senior speech and theater education major.

The murder mystery is an original creation by the APO chapter.

“This was primarily written by Dustin Bittel, (senior theater major and assignment editor of The Bulletin), and Isabella Tate, (junior speech and theater education major),” Opheim said. “We have a

whole creation team that came up with the concept for the murder mystery...

They worked for the first part of the semester just coming up with ideas.

We’ve been working for the last two weeks rehearsing it.”

The show runs about an hour, according to Tate.

“The characters and the audience are more subtle than in other murder mysteries I’ve seen, but they don’t feel subtle once you realize where they were,” Tate said. “They feel more obvious later on.”

Justin Scheck, junior theatre major, is directing the show.

“The cost is great because you’ll get the wristband for the Red Room, which will also be your cover charge,” Scheck said. “So if you plan on staying at Brickyard, you’ve paid the Alec Walberg, sophomore theater education major, Brian Percival, sophomore theater education major, and Ancover charge and you get a drew Ralston, junior theater major, practice the original murder mystery performed by Alpha Psi Omega Monday night in Friesen Studio. Tickets will be $5 for the show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Brickyard 20 Ale House, 402 Mershow.” chant St. Abigail Ponce | The Bulletin

Annual Veteran’s Day parade pays tribute to soldiers

Children (left) in the parade hold signs to give tribute to lost soldiers. Emporia State Marching Hornets (above) march in the Veteran’s Day parade on Saturday down Commercial St. The colorgaurd waved patriotic colored flags in honor of the event. Gabriel Molina Maruda | The Bulletin

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7 National Novel Writing Month inspires students

The Bulletin | November 16, 2017

R ayna K arst rkarst@esubulle tin.com

During the month of November, writers from around the country participate in National Novel Writing Month.

Their objective is to write a 50,000-word novel during the month, and several ESU students have joined the challenge.

“One of the nice things about NaNo is that really, as much as it is about trying to get that 50,000 word mark, the point of it is more to just write something every day,” said Nathan Atherton, participant and sophomore English major.

Participants from around the country are able to connect by creating a profile on nanowrimo.org, which offers motivation, inspiration for writing and keeps track of writers’ word counts.

“Having others who are also doing it really helps,” said Zachary Palmer, participant and junior interdisciplinary studies major.

Atherton, who has partici-

pated since 2013, said that he likes NaNoWriMo because it gives him incentive to write beyond homework.

“It’s both that I want to write more and it’s also just the challenge of it,” Atherton said. “Knowing that this is something that not everybody does and not everybody can do.”

If the challenge is completed, winning participants are able to print off a certificate.

Atherton has completed the 50,000 word challenge only once since he began participating in NaNoWriMo. “I was at an airport when I finished (his novel),” Atherton said. “Chasing that feeling of being in that airport at 10 o’clock at night on Nov. 30 knowing that I have 24 hours to finish, wanting to replicate that feeling of just wanting to scream out in joy, is really what keeps me going.”

Ellen Plumb’s City Bookstore offers writing time for those who want to participate in NaNoWriMo at 4 p.m. Friday nights during November.

Zachary Palmer, junior interdisciplinary studies major and president of Quivira, works on a psychological horror about the dark side of human psyche, titled “Abandoned: The Path Marked with a Gravestone” last Friday in Ellen Plumb’s City Bookstore. This is the first time he has attempted NaNoWriMo, and by last Friday, he had written about 7500 words. Xiangru Chen | The Bulletin

Forensic science program offers unique experiences D ustin B ittel

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A new graduate program in forensics science has emerged under the direction of Melissa Bailey, director of the forensics science program and associate professor of biological science.

“Anytime you create something from scratch you’re going to have kinks that need to be worked out of the system,” Bailey said. “I think we’re doing that very well.”

Currently the 40 hour program has 21 students total and offers hands-on experience through labs mixed in with the traditional lecture based class.

“We also require students to do a research project,” Bailey said. “That research is a real opportunity to get on a topic that interests you...I’ve gotten outside people to come in... and be a part of that project development with the students. They get a chance to further work with an expert in the field.”

The program has attracted a wide variety of people from within and outside the country.

“I’m actually on the Fulbright Scholarship so (that’s)

the reason that I’m here,” said Christian de Pascual, graduate student in the forensics program. “I’m a currently a professor in the Philippines teaching criminal justice and criminology. I want to study forensic science because it is underdeveloped in the Philippines and I want to use the theoretical and practical expertise I will gain from the program to develop a curriculum in the Philippines.”

Several of the student agreed that the hardest part of the program is the course work.

“It’s really important to take these exercises and skills to heart and not just go through the motions of doing them but actually try to incorporate them,” said Carissa Ford, graduate student in forensics program. “I was surprised at the time commitment and even though I’m so used to studying and being motivated and disciplined it’s like ten times as much.”

Despite the struggles of the coursework, the students said that the faculty was very supportive and helpful.

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Kristin Rindom, graduate student in forensics science, analyzes horizontal blood splatter patterns as a part of her required graduate research Monday in the forensics crime lab. The graduate program has recently been established and has 21 students enrolled. Abigail Ponce | The Bulletin

Book published about local veterans S arah S poon sspoon@esubulle tin.com

For a special Veteran’s Day tribute, Ellen Plumb’s City Bookstore, 1122 Commercial St., held a book signing for a locally published book, “North Lyon County, Kansas War Veterans: KIA, MIA, WIA and others of honor” by Dianne Bedner Smith of Bushong, Kansas.

North Lyon County sacrificed more lives in service to their country, per capita, than any other area of Kansas...and perhaps the nation, according to the book.

All the money raised from

the book goes to building a memorial in Bushong, Kansas.

“It all started with Bushong and then it grew,” Smith said. “I’ve always wanted a memorial.”

The memorial is in Bushong because, according to the book, 10 Bushong residents gave their lives serving their country during the war.”

According to Smith one of her most inspirational sources was a man named Charles Louis who has become like a father to her.

“I have a friend that I met who was a P.O.W.,” Smith said. “He got captured in the Battle of the Bulge, the first

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day. He was a medic and you weren’t supposed to capture medics then. His story is really amazing.”

Bushong is about 17 miles from Emporia.

“I follow Diane on Facebook and I think she’s doing a super, super thing,” said Roger Mackey, a Vietnam veteran and resident of Madison, Kansas who bought a book.

The book is currently available in Ellen Plumb’s, Amazon and Creative Space.

“The next book I’ll be doing is the Civil War, then WWI, then WWII,” Smith said. “Korea and Vietnam will be together.”

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abroad, we’ll take a couple of university classes...and hopefully get to sightsee,” said Kathryn Kienholz, freshman health promotion major who will be studying abroad with the 1120 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 group.

Students will be enrolled in six credit hours for a Spanish language course and cultural course.

“It would be very beneficial for students attending the trip to have a background knowledge of speaking Spanish,” Robinson said.

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Dixon’s journey from homeschool to Division II C hristina W ankum c wa n k u m @ e s u b u l l e t i n . c o m

Emma Dixon, sophomore accounting major, started from humble beginnings at a local YMCA and homeschool volleyball league out of Wichita. She was recruited to Emporia State and became a right side hitter and setter for the Lady Hornets and works hard to contribute to her team.

“She is a great team player,” said Bing Xu, head volleyball coach. “Emma brings a lot of energy and passion to the court. She always gives 100 percent to the team.”

Dixon began her volleyball career at the local YMCA in her hometown of Wichita.

After 18 months of playing there, her mom was introduced to a local homeschool league and she began playing at that level.

However, Dixon was only playing three months out of the year. Hungry for competition and to learn more, she joined a club volleyball team to take her skills to the next level.

Little did she know that she would soon play colle-

giate volleyball for the Lady Hornets. She was scouted at a club volleyball game

by Xu to set and play right side.

“Volleyball was a huge part of my decision to choose Emporia State, I was happy with the distance from home,” Dixon said.

“They have an excellent business department also.

It (Emporia) was the only option.”

Since playing for the Lady Hornets, Dixon has made a large impact on her team, not only in statistics but also with her teammates and coaches.

“She brings energy, power and passion to the team,” said Yuchen Du, freshman setter and right hitter for the Hornets. “Her positive attitude affects the team a lot.”

Bringing the passion she has to the court, Dixon has found her place on the team.

“I feel like with us being young, being able to play my sophomore year, I can bring in some experience Emma Dixon, sophomore setter, practices setting Monday in the William Allen White Auditorium. Dixon started that some of the fresh- playing volleyball at the YMCA in Wichita, Kansas. Tingxuan Lu| The Bulletin man might not yet have,” Dixon said. “I try to bring a relaxed attitude when I am on the court.”

Emporia State wins Turnpike Tussle J ay T emaat

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The Hornets beat Washburn in the Turnpike Tussle Saturday at home, 26-20.

The Hornets running game proved to be too much for the Ichabod’s Defense.

“It was a great win for our seniors, especially with some strange things that happened early in the year,” said Garin Higgins, head coach.

The Hornets scored on their opening drive on a two yard touchdown pass from Braxton Marstall, redshirt junior quarterback, to Justin Brown, junior wide receiver.

The drive went 75 yards on just five plays for the score.

The teams slowed down the game with a couple of three and outs before Washburn took the lead with a 12-yard touchdown run from quarterback Blake Peterson.

The teams were tied at the end of the first quarter.

Washburn then took the lead with a field goal to go up 7-10 in the second quarter.

With the Hornets going three Justin Brown, junior wide receiver, escapes a block from a Washburn Icha- and out on their next possesbod last Saturday at Welch Stadium. Emporia State Football won 26-20 over sion they pinned Washburn deep in their own territory Washburn. Tingxuan Lu | The Bulletin with a 48 yard punt to the 10

yard line.

Washburn fumbled in the end zone, allowing ESU to record a safety and pull within one point at 10-9. The next ESU drive was 65 yards and resulted in a touchdown pass from Marstall to Jordan Reed, junior wide receiver, to take the lead 16-10.

With 55 seconds left in the second quarter ESU’s Landon Nault, junior running back, scored a nine yard touchdown on the ground which increased the lead to 23-10.

The ensuing kickoff was returned 63 yards by Washburn to the Emporia 33 yard line. Three plays later Washburn closed the gap going into halftime at 23-17 with a 13 yard touchdown run.

The first drive in the second half was a field goal for ESU by Austin Morton, senior kicker, that took ESU’s lead to 26-17. This would be the only score of the third quarter.

“We came in at the half and the coaches did a good job of giving us the adjustments we needed to make for the second half,” said Gabe Cleveland, senior left back.

A strong defensive hold forced Washburn to kick a 24

yard field goal to pull within six points at 26-20 with 2:26 remaining in the game.

26-20 would be the final score as Nault finished the game with 138 yards rushing a touchdown.

Marstall finished with 109 yards passing, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. Brown had four receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown.

On the defensive side, Tre’Vaughn Ammons, sophomore defensive end, led the Hornets with 10 tackles, two for a loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, and an interception.

“Tre had an unbelievable day, not very often you see a defensive player impact the game the way he did,” Cleveland said. “He is a good player but the best is yet to come for him and the younger guys. ESU football has a bright future.”

ESU finished 6-5 and for the third straight year, and this is the first time that ESU has had three consecutive winning season since joining Division II. Statistical information provided by esuhornets.com.

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ESU Men’s Basketball opens season with two losses at home M ackenzie T hornton mthornton@esubulle tin.com

The Emporia State Men’s basketball team opened their season at home with two losses, falling to the University of Sioux Fall and Southwest Minnesota State Nov. 10 and 11.

Friday’s game against Sioux Falls went into overtime, but the extra minutes were not enough to propel the Hornets to a win. The final score was 89-94.

Sioux Falls opened the game with a 11-3 lead.

Throughout the game, ESU rallied to come back to take their first lead of the game 14-13.

The game volleyed back and forth over the first half, and immediately after halftime, the Hornets took control of the game. With less than 19 minutes to go in the game, the score was 49-40.

Junior guard Brandon Hall passed to junior forward Hassan Thomas, and Thomas’ three-pointer with 8.4 seconds left sent the game to overtime.

The Cougars scored six points at the start of overtime, and the Hornets could not recover.

Thomas led the team with 24 points and six rebounds, while senior guard Brian Morton added 19. Hall

added 18, and sophomore guard Grant Shell contributed 13.

Saturday’s game against Southwest Minnesota proved to be more competitive in score, but ESU still lost.

Nine players contributed to the score against the Mustangs, but were still outscored 66-70 at the end of the day.

Brandon Hall led the team with 30 points, followed

by Morton with eight and senior forward Stephaun Limuel with seven.

Tonight, the Hornets will host Kansas Wesleyan University. Tip-off will be at 7 p.m.

Lady Hornets lose first season opener in six years M ackenzie T hornton mthornton@esubulle tin.com

The ESU women’s basketball team started the season on the road, taking on Southwestern Oklahoma State University and Oklahoma Baptist University on Nov. 10 and 11. The women came away from the weekend with a win and a loss.

Friday’s game against SWOSU was the first time since 2011 that the Lady Hornets lost a season opener. ESU was outscored 76-88, and they were outrebounded for the second time in two years.

Junior forward Emily Miller led the Hornets with a career high 25 points, and she was followed by teammates senior guard Jacee

Kramer with 16 and junior forward Tyra Jones with 12.

The Lady Hornets won their first game of the season against Oklahoma Baptist in an offensive battle.

The Hornets were outscored in the first quarter 15-17, but they rallied in the remaining three quarters to end the game with a final score of 86-64.

Miller was the leading scorer for the second game in a row, followed by Kramer. Both had 17 points.

Junior forward Tiana Moala led the Hornets in rebounds with seven, and Jones and freshman forward Madison Ralston both contributed with six each.

The Lady Hornets will play at Newman University Nov. 20. Tip-off will begin at 7 p.m.