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MLK Jr. speaker reflects on Trump, education R ayna K arst rkarst@esubulle tin.com

Nina Turner, former Ohio State Senator and inspirational speaker, visited campus last Friday as part of Emporia State’s newly rebooted MLK Lecture Series. Turner focused on inspiring action by sharing what it means to carry on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King is alive and well, and it lives in all of you,” Turner said. “We can never forget that, and never treat the legacy of Dr. King as if it is something that happened back then.”

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion partnered with the Honors College in order to bring in Turner, according to Gary Wyatt, director of the Honors College and associate provost. The diversity office has been working to bring her to campus for two or three years.

“She has been a prominent person who has been standing up for affordable healthcare and women’s rights,” said Deanna Williams, director for diversity student programs.

“We thought she would be a

Mosaic Returns!

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Students have the opportunity to attend Mosaic, a free leadership retreat focusing on diversity, on Feb. 24 and 25 at Camp Wood in Elmdale, Kansas. The Emporia State Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion sponsored the retreat.

“Mosaic is a diversity leadership retreat and it is for ESU students,”said Deanna Williams, director of diversity programs for the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

“The purpose of Mosaic is to bring ESU students together so they can learn more about oppression dynamics, why diversity matters and why it is important to have a diverse campus.”

Nina Turner, former Ohio state senator, speaks about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in front of a group The Office of Diversity, of students, teachers and family members Friday night in Skyline. Turner, who was spoke as part of the MLK Equity and Inclusion and 10 Lecture Series, was voted unanimously into office back in 2008, and served as senator until 2014. Alayne Webstudent leaders are workber | The Bulletin ing on the event, according to Williams. great speaker to come and continue fighting for social, disappointment, but never lose Emily Velazquez, Mosaic speak at Emporia State.” economic and political justice, infinite hope.” volunteer and junior politiIn her speech, Turner as Dr. King did.

Turner also addressed cal science major, said she is commented on the election of “For those of you who may students specifically, urging happy and proud to be workPresident Donald Trump, fear that all hope is gone, it is urging those who may be not,” Turner said. “Dr. King see MLK JR. page 2 see RETREAT page 6 disappointed in the results to says that we must accept finite

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Public affairs club hosts sparsely attended inaugural watch party The event was in small attendance with only three of d b i tt e l @ e s u b u l l e t i n . c o m the club’s members there.

The public affairs club held “I think that this (the low a watch party of President turnout) can be attributed to an Donald Trump’s inauguration understandable lack of ceremony Friday, in the Xi Phi enthusiasm for Trump now room in the Memorial Union. being president of the United The event was hosted as a States, and perhaps some kickoff event horror and/or for the I think that this (the low disillusionment organization’s turnout) can be attributed in reaction to s p r i n g to an understandable lack t h i s fact,” semester.

Blessing said. of enthusiasm for Trump “Generally, “I was skeptical now being president of Trump made a the United States, and per- about the event, good speech, haps some horror and/or but I still especially for to disillusionment in reac- w a n t e d the low bar d i s c u s s t h e that has been tion to this fact. subject and set for him,” N ick B lessing related subjects said Nick with my peers, Senior, Political Science Blessing, which we did Major senior political and I thought it science major. was p re t t y “In my view, there were many productive.” truths that he spoke to, but he The public affairs club left much out and some of his serves two purposes, according statements were quite to Connor Clark, president of misleading. He said that power the public affairs club and has been transferred from senior political science major.

Washington to the people, “We (public affairs club) try which is not true. The majority to get them (people) more of Americans will not be well interested in it (politics) and represented by him and talking about it,” Clark said.

Congress, just as they were not “The other function of our club well represented in the Obama is for students who are looking Administration and other presidents that preceded Obama.” see WATCH page 7

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The fourth floor of the William Allen White Library underwent renovations at the beginning of the Fall semester before officially opening on Dec. 12. The floor was remodeled to create a quiet study space and provide a new home for the Honors College Engagement Center.

“People love it. It’s one of the nicest spaces ever and everybody I’ve talked to is just thrilled with it,” said Gary Wyatt, director of the Honors College, associate provost and professor of sociology, anthropology and crime and delinquency studies. “Before ,the fourth floor was kind of outer Mongolia, nobody wanted to go there and it wasn’t a good space. Now it’s just really something that a lot of students will be able to really enjoy for a long time to come.”

The renovations, along with the moving of the engagement center, was a collaborative effort between the library and

Dylan Osteraus, sophomore biology major, and Hannah Shield, sophomore biology major, make use of the newly renovated Honors College Engagement Center yesterday on the top floor of William Allen White Library. The room, which costs $145,000 alone, was done as a part of the renovation on the whole floor. Allie Crome | The Bulletin

the Honors College, according to Wyatt.

“Michelle Hammond and her folks were just absolutely wonderful to work with and we’ll continue to work together in the future,” Wyatt said.

“From my perspective, it shows what happens when we join forces on campus and we work together and we pool our resources and pool our vision

in working together, we can do some cool things.”

The Honors College paid about $145,000 for their engagement plus its new furnishing, according to Wyatt.

“I think it’s really cool and I like that it’s still a quiet space,” said Alex Ewy, honors

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New Hornet Nation Wi-Fi on campus H annah J effers -H user hjeffershuser@esubulle tin.com

Over winter break new Wi-Fi was installed in the William Allen White Library and Cora Miller Hall.

“There are a number of very positive reasons that we decided to make this change,” said Ryan Kurtenbach, director of network and security solutions. “Each

year, we (IT) assess the overall environment, technology type, brand comparison, speed, cost etc., to ensure that the equipment we use is still the best fit for ESU’s needs...In this case, we found that making the move to a new solution that will provide a better, and more financially sustainable, wireless environment.”

Esperanza Garza, sopho-

more nursing student, said she is on the Wi-Fi in CMH all the time.

“It (the old Wi-Fi) worked decently,” Garza said. “It was kind of unreliable at some times. When I had to use my laptop over there, which is pretty often, I actually had to log in as an ESU

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Does Emporia State University need to declare itself a sanctuary campus?

ESU hornets talk campus safety after Trump’s election A lex P rince aprince@esubulle tin.com

Since November of 2016, students in college campuses around the U.S. have been protesting in an effort to push their universities to declare themselves as “sanctuary campuses,” or places where President Trump’s planned immigration policies and mass deportations cannot touch them. Many groups of students of various identities staged demonstrations, sit-ins and walkouts in order to have a response from their administration.

Kevin Johnson, general counsel, and Lynn Hobson, dean of students, declined to comment on the topic.

Emporia State University has not declared itself a “sanctuary campus.”

Since Donald Trump’s election, some universities have felt a climate change, but according to Alice Hampton, a transgender student and junior in ceramics and printmaking, ESU is a safe campus.

“I don’t fear for my safety on campus any more than I had in the past,” Hampton

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said. “Generally I feel our campus is fairly safe overall.”

Some ESU students do feel unsafe no matter their identity.

Takara Yamamoto, a Japanese international student and senior in art and graphic design, believes the campus is safe for international students, but is unsure about immigrant, LGBT and Muslim students.

“All of my international friends said that they feel unsafe, especially Muslim students,” Yamamoto said. “Also many of my American friends said so too.”

Neither student believes the campus should feel obligated to announce itself as a sanctuary campus.

“I do believe an assertion denouncing Trump as a whole would be too much,” Hampton said, “Though I feel a statement that can help reassure targeted groups would be beneficial in easing our minds.”

“Even though I feel ESU is safe, I don’t think it is enough reason to announce that,” Yamamoto said. “But I think it’s good if I can see ‘the fact’ not ‘feel.’”

Santuary Campuses

1. Universitys that will protect its undocumented students from federal deportation measures at all costs 2. An unofficial “safe space” for students to learn without fear of xenophobia

Of 100 campus petitions, 28 campuses have declared themselves Santuary Campuses.

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One reason the climate in ESU’s campus feels safe is because of the faculty and staff, according to Hampton.

“I feel very accepted by faculty and other staff members,”

simply connect to ‘Hornet Nation’ in your available Wi-Fi networks...A web page will appear asking for your ESU login information.”

Kammerer Francis, junior nursing major, noticed no difference in the old Wi-Fi from the new other than the name change.

Hornet Nation is currently in WAW Library and Cora Miller Hall. According to Kurtenbach, Hornet Nation will move counterclockwise across campus and it will not cost the University any extra money

than the current internet bill costs.

“This change only affects continued from page 1 wireless connectivity,” Kurtenbach said. “This will not afguest because it wouldn’t let fect our internet bill. That will me get into the regular Emporemain the same...We’ll spend ria State Wi-Fi.” a bit more this year than we The new Hornet Nation had budgeted for annual rewill include an easier way to fresh of wireless equipment, log onto the Wi-Fi, according but we’ll actually see a continto Kurtenbach. ual reduction in our operating “The new environment costs over the next 5 years.” will require fewer steps to Both Garza and Francis connect,” Kurtenbach said. said they both use the Wi-Fi in “Rather than having to preCMH often for classes. configure your laptop, you’ll Garza said the new Wi-Fi is much easier to log into and works well on her laptop, but not her cell phone.

“There is always going to be problems with Wi-Fi, but I think it will be really good,” Garza said.

“It works great and if it wasn’t for the internet provided, I wouldn’t be able to do my assignments at all because where I live there is hardly any internet service,” Francis said.

Kurtenbach said the IT department’s goal for Hornet Nation is to give students, visitors, faculty and staff the best John Brownlee, a Tier 1 tech support, helps McKenzie Thrasher, a freshonline experience possible. man elementary education major, with internet connectivity concerning Hornet Nation and Hornet her personal device last Thursday at the IT help desk in Cremer Hall.

Tier 1 supporters provide help for students with basic day-to-day issues Guest were chosen as names to show Hornet pride, accordincluding problems with internet connectivity, Canvas and the occaing to Kurtenbach. sional gaming console. Sarajo Mance | The Bulletin

Hampton said. “I am comfortable knowing that if there ever was a problem there are people very willing to help in any way they can.”

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Allegations of rape, other offenses at KU

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Campus police are investigating the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl at a University of Kansas dorm housing the men’s basketball team, authorities said Wednesday.

No charges have been filed and police have not publicly identified any suspects. Five members of the nation’s No. 2-ranked team are listed as witnesses on the police report.

A KU athletics administrator and two 19-year-old women not listed as witnesses were also questioned, the report shows.

The alleged assault and

other related crimes occurred sometime between 10 p.m. on Dec. 17 and 5 a.m. on Dec. 18 at McCarthy Hall, which houses team members and other students, police said. The Jayhawks played a game against Davidson in nearby Kansas City the night of Dec. 17. The incident was first reported by the Lawrence Journal-World.

Jim Marchiony, associate athletic director for external relations, declined comment, citing the ongoing investigation.

The girl, who reported no physical injury, is not a university student and was visit-

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human being that you want to be.”

To close her speech, Turner reminded those in attendance to be determined in the fight to advance equality for the next generation and carry on Dr. King’s legacy.

“If you fight for causes that are bigger than you, you will in fact be continuing the life and the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” Turner said.

continued from page 1 them to use their gifts and education for something that is bigger than themselves.

“Titles are good, but purpose is better,” Turner said.

“I hope that along this journey of yours, as you are seeking your education, that you are also working on the type of

ing residents in the building, campus police said in a brief news release.

“There is no on-going risk to campus,” police said.

In addition to the rape allegation, the police report describes other possible related offenses such as contributing to a child’s misconduct, furnishing alcohol to a minor and

possession of drug paraphernalia. A second and apparently related police report at the same location and on the same day and time involved a runaway.

Police said in their release that the athletics department is cooperating and has assisted investigators.

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Police Reports Reports from ESU Police and Safety

Jan. 18 Officers checked an unidentified noise in the vicinity of Butcher Education Center.

Noise was actually coming from the scoreboard in Welch Stadium.

Officers responded to a medical call at Morse Hall Complex. A male student believed he may have been having a stroke. ESU PD HQ called 9-1-1 for an ambulance. Ambulance was later cancelled.

Officer transported subject by squad car to Newman Regional Health.

Jan. 19 Ambulance responded to the southwest area of Welch Stadium for a lost and confused subject. Subject was transported by ambulance to Newman Regional Health.

Kayla Smith of Residential Life reported a male student was experiencing a medical episode in Abigail Morse Hall.

The subject was transported by ESU PD vehicle to Newman Regional Health.

Officer checked the welfare of two female subjects at 15th and Morse Dr. One subject was vomiting. Both advised they needed no assistance. HBO. Jan. 20 Plumb Hall trouble alarm zone 60 2nd floor west trouble.

Unknown error.

William Allen White Library trouble alarm zone 155 smoke detector 4th floor cross ramp.

Mechanical error.

Officer assisted the Emporia Police Dept. with a suspicious person at 105 W. 12th Ave. Jan. 21 Reoccurring alarm. William Allen White Library fire trouble zone 155. 4th floor cross over ramp unit.

WAW Library fire trouble zone 155, 4th floor cross over ramp unit. Mechanical error.

Officer reset alarm.

Officer responded to a report of suspicious activity in Butcher Hall. Officer was unable to locate anything suspicious.

Officer stopped KS 236FGX at 15th and Morse Dr. Verbal warning for an open door on a moving vehicle.

Jan. 22 ESU Dispatch received multiple alarms from WAW Library/SLIM. Human error.

Female student requested to speak with an officer at ESU PD HQ in reference to a telephone message.

Female students requested to speak with an officer at ESU PD HQ. Jan. 23 Male and Female students requested to speak to an officer in front of Plumb Hall in reference to a lost cell phone. Phone was retrieved in 1000 Merchant.

Officers reported a water main leak at 15th and Merchant. Emporia Police Dept. was contacted and advised of the situation.

Officer contacted Sgt. Cook, Mark Runge and Sgt. Moore to advise water was leaking into the tunnels from the water main break.

ESU Dispatch contacted Facilities/Richard Henderson.

He advised he would contact Larry Hays. Also advised to attempt to contact Bob Spain.

Contacted Spain. He advised he had the night off. Advised to contact Ty Gaines. Gaines advised he will come in. Water has been shut off.

Officer coned off south entrance to Sector 4 due to water main break at 15th and Merchant.

Jan. 24 Officer checked Cremer Hall Help Desk area. The door had been left open and the alert was beeping. Human error.

The Bulletin | Jaruary 26, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT

WHY SHOULD YOU CARE? S II

BY RALVELL ROGER

Nina Taught Me Last Friday, Nina Turner, former senator of Ohio, came on campus to speak about the current state of America while also remembering Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In a short Q&A session with students and faculty members before the event, Turner answered questions concerning the issues she faced as a black woman in the American government, her thoughts on the inauguration of President Trump and much more.

After the session, I found myself in a sea of enlightenment. After the numerous

amount of stories that she shared with us about being discriminated against and out-right disrespected in meetings, there was something different about Nina.

Something about the confidence with which she spoke and carried herself told me that there was something more to learn.

Not only did Nina Turner convey a message with grace, dignity and confidence, but she left me feeling a bit queasy after she spoke at the Q&A session, simply because she remained optimistic in her faith in God and the grace

Retiring ESU costume designer’s work shown in national theatre festival

that God had in store for her.

As a black man living in a society that has degraded, manipulated, enslaved and disrespected me and those who look like me throughout American history, I simply could not understand how or why Nina could possibly look at any white person and not have ill-feelings.

It was no surprise to me that Nina Turner commanded the Skyline room with stories from her past while quoting just about every enlightened human being there is because she had already proved that she was intelligent, assertive, driven, funny and most importantly, down-to-earth.

And when I say “downto-earth,” I’m not just saying that she was genuine or kind when she looked at you and responded. I’m talking about the kind of down-to-earth that made you feel as if you were just talking to one of your close relatives about politics and life in general.

That’s who Nina was to me last week. She affirmed these thoughts when I finally summed up the courage to speak with her after the event.

ing you preach about hope and love, but as a black man attending a predominately white institution, and knowing all that I know about American history, what is some advice that you can give me?”

I don’t want to misquote what she said because I didn’t record this conversation, but I do remember that she looked me right in my eyes and said, “You are the light.”

She also suggested that I watch “The Secret” on Netflix, but honestly, that was enough for me.

After hearing Nina Turner speak and actually having a personal conversation that was essentially about race relations and self-care habits, I found solace in knowing that I could be that light in the darkness that was defined in a way for me as racism and psychological warfare.

By applying what Nina taught me in just a few moments of her time, I could finally feel the effects of hope and love without the veil of the darkness showering over me.

Theater department promotes diversity with The Ghostlight Project R ayna K arst rkarst@esubulle tin.com

Susan Mai, costume designer and ESU Professor, has models wear her costumes for The Birds production at ESU on Thursday in King Hall.

Each of her costumes was selected to appear in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival parade in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo

After visiting a Historically Black College (HBCU) over break and learning more about the history of the relationship between black people and America through my love of reading, I had sort of grown intolerant of any white person, ally or not.

I had told myself that I wanted nothing to do with white people unless there was no other choice, and literally, on the first week of classes, Senator Nina Turner, a black educated woman, was on campus preaching Dr. King’s ideology, hope and love.

The best part about this situation was that even though I didn’t know why or how hope and love could be possible for me; I believed her.

During her speech, which actually felt more like a conversation than anything, Nina brought up an interesting quote from Dr. King. She said “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can.”

When I was finally able to speak with Nina one-on-one after the event, I had to ask her to elaborate a bit.

“I need your help,” I told her. “Today I’ve been hear-

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Members of the Emporia State theater department and Alpha Psi Omega, the t h e a t e r h o n o r s o c i e t y, gathered Thursday night between Beach and Roosevelt Halls to participate in The Ghostlight Project, a national event that originated in the theater community.

“The tradition when you leave a darkened theater is to leave one light on, and it’s called the ghostlight, so that anyone can see,” said Dan Matisa, assistant professor in the theater department.

The theater community saw this ghostlight as a symbol of safety and inclusion for everybody regardless of race, class, religion, gender identity, sexual identity, country of origin, disability or immigration status, according to Matisa.

“The event tonight is

about pledging to continue to be a space where people can come and be themselves no matter who they are,” s a i d A l l i s o n D e M e y e r, president of Alpha Psi Omega and senior history and theater major.

To illustrate this, at 5:30 p.m. in each time zone, theater groups across the nation participating in The Ghostlight Project gathered to shine their own lights, making a wave of light across the country, according to Matisa.

“This collective, simultaneous action is to create a light for challenging times ahead,” Matisa said.

Although this gesture was symbolic, it is also a call to actively promote inclusivity and diversity, Matisa said.

“We (the ESU theatre department) are going to be making a specific pledge to hold one stage reading a

semester of a show that has diversity, is inclusive, or otherwise opens discussion,” DeMeyer said. “Not based upon ticket sales or audience preference or anything that would usually limit us.”

The department will take donations at these events, giving the funds to local organizations that promote and celebrate diversity, inclusivity and equality, DeMeyer said.

“I think that this a really cool and unique event,” said C a s s i d y Ti l d e n , j u n i o r English theater secondary education major. “It gives everybody an opportunity to come together and have a moment of optimism.”

Though The Ghostlight Project originated in the theater, it is not just for theater members, DeMeyer said. She invites anyone who is interested to take action and make a pledge to be a light.

Courtesy Of Susan Mai

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Costumes designed for last spring semester’s production of “The Birds” by retiring Emporia State theatre professor Susan J. Mai were selected to be displayed during the annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival held in Des Moines, Iowa.

“It’s always an honor to be nominated for the festival,” Mai said.

ESU’s production of “Big River” was also nominated.

This is the second year in a row that costumes from an ESU production were displayed at the festival, with costumes from “As You Like It” as last year’s selection.

“It keeps our name out there and shows people that we’re doing good quality work here,” Mai said.

The costumes were designed

by Mai and handcrafted together

by ESU theatre students.

“It’s an understatement to say that the costumes from The Birds were an essential aspect of the show,” said Frances Opheim, senior theatre education major.

“Their bright colors enhanced the comedic atmosphere of the play.”

Opheim portrayed the activist and Iris the Goddess of Rainbows in the production.

“Our costume shop works so incredibly hard on all of our

costumes,” said Nathan Short, senior theatre major. “They don’t always get the recognition they deserve.”

Short portrayed Epops, King of Birds, in the production.

The directors of the play, Lisa and Justin Tinker, ESU graduates, had requested the costumes be cartoony.

“It was a modernized version, so I designed them as a combination of Greek style with the 1960s,” Mai said.

After almost thirty years of teaching at ESU, Mai is serving her last semester as costume designer before retiring.

“It hasn’t sunk in yet,” Mai said.

Students were thankful to have Mai as their professor.

“I am so thankful that I got to work with her during my time at ESU,” Opheim said. “Sue J. is an incredibly warm, inviting and bright person.”

Short agreed with Opheim.

“She always wanted us to improve, and that’s great,” Short said.

Mai reflected on theatre as a professor and professional.

“Theatre is very much a collaborate art,” Mai said. “We have to work together all the time creating shows.”

Over the years she has created and designed a storage of costumes for the department.

“I couldn’t have done that if I moved from school to school,” Mai said. “I am proud of that.”

Attendees of the Ghostlight event hold their lights outward, following a moment of silence during last Thursday’s event. The project, which took place outside of Beach Hall and included a march into the Bruder Theatre where participants made pledges to help lead others through dark times, was organized by the ESU Theatre department and Alpha Psi Omega as part of a nationwide event to create a community of inclusion and compassion. Allie Crome | The Bulletin

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The Bulletin | January 26, 2017

Trigger Warning STAFF EDITORIAL

We, The Bulletin, support the lawmakers’ decision to undo the conceal carry law.

Lawmakers in Kansas are looking to revoke the ability to allow people to conceal and carry guns into public buildings later this year in July. Public buildings that include hospitals and universities/community colleges.

Travis Couture-Lovelady, a lobbyist for the National Rifle Association (NRA) and former state representative, said to the Capital Journal that the survey that was given to universities that had an outcome of 70% of students and faculty saying they were opposed to guns on campuses wasn’t “accurate” to the whole state’s opinion.

Excuse me? 70% of student and faculty is still a lot of people. That’s several

thousand people. Besides, the whole damn state isn’t going to be on college campuses all the time like students are.

What about the mental and emotional well-being of students on campus?

Alcohol, stress, depression and anxiety (which we all know happens on campuses) shouldn’t be mixed with guns. If they were to mix, the amount of concern would certainly skyrocket regarding possible threats made to teachers or other students. Suicide could become more common, along with the likelihood of having an accidental school shooting.

Also, the law says that public buildings may prohibit firearms if they provide security measures to prevent guns coming into the building at all. What do secu-

rity measures entail? Metal detectors and or armed guards at every entrance of every building.

However, many universities have said these options are way too expensive.

The opinion of students and faculty members should matter to the university where they attend or work.

If students express a strong desire to not have conceal and carry on their campus, the campus should follow suit. This is also a hindrance of the students’ free speech because they don’t know whether or not their opinion is going to piss off someone who is packing.

So what can we, at ESU, do about it?

Every time you see an administrator, ask them: “What are you doing to keep concealed guns off campus?

What are your plans?”

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Also, keep protesting. Keep signing petitions to contact them by phone or email to make sure we let the lawmakers and administrators

Let’s Talk About “Fake News”

recently on both sides of the political spectrum, but I find this phrase to not only be misleading, but potentially dangerous.

It is a term that means so little and does little to describe the phenomenon, that anybody can pick up and apply it to anything they don’t like. It is a term so malleable to someone’s needs that it essentially means only what you want it to.

I an B ain The ability to use this term ibain@esubulle tin.com to describe both CNN and a The phrase “fake news” random post on facebook is has been thrown around a lot indicative of this.

One is an accredited, albeit sensational, news source, the other is something that was mindlessly shared because someone agreed with what it said.

“Fake news” stems from ill-informed people spreading ridiculous ideas, made by people completely making something up for political gain, which is the majority of what is called “fake news.”

We already have a word for this, but for some reason, it rarely comes up in the discussion: propaganda.

generic available. With insurance, the cost of that medicine goes down to just over $200 per month. Insurance literally saves my life, along with the lives of millions of Americans, including students.

The repeal of the ACA will mean that many Americans, including many ESU students, will be on their own when it comes to healthcare. We are already burdened with student loans, and some students, like myself, cannot afford to go without insurance.

The ACA allowed students to stay on their parents’ health insurance until age 26. With the repeal, the term “broke college student” will be even more of a reality. Health bills will be one more expense for us to handle, whether that is paying for our own insurance or paying out of pocket costs for doctor visits.

Another important part of the ACA was that it offered

women with insurance access to free birth control. Most college students can’t afford to have a child, and birth control is a great way to make sure you don’t become a young parent.

Also, birth control helps other areas of some women’s health, such as regulating periods, controlling acne and alleviating symptoms of conditions such as Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

If there is no alternative to staying on a parent’s insurance plan past college, the majority of students will be screwed upon graduation, if not before.

Health care is expensive and we need a buffer, such as the ACA, to help us get the care we need without the stress of a sky-high medical bill.

ACA may not be perfect, but we need to plan for our own health care, especially if the government doesn’t have a better alternative.

Thanks Obama(care)!

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With Donald Trump in office, Republicans finally have the power to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare, as many Americans know it. The health care program has its problems, but it was a saving grace for many college students around the country.

One of the medications I take costs almost $1,500 per month, and there is no lower cost

The Oxford Dictionary states that propaganda is “Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.” This is the root of the phenomenon of “fake news,” yet it is rarely called by its appropriate name.

It is not just something to be used to describe the colorful war posters of the past. Propaganda is alive and well in our society and is being used to cloud the truth. Every time someone shares “fake news”on social media they are actively

know what we as students want. Because then, maybe more lawmakers will finally start listening.

participating in propaganda.

Both the left and right are guilty of this. We see something that is pleasing and affirming to our views, so we share it without doing any research, and we have let the chain of misinformation continue.

I implore my fellow ESU students to be better than this.

Don’t engage the malicious tools of those who want nothing but to use you to their ends.

Think and research before you share, and call “fake news” by its true name: propaganda.

Syria is Under Attack

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I’d like to mention that my prayers go out to all of cities being targeted in and surrounding Syria. Most civilians are without homes, without food and have lost the lives of their children and family members.

Recently, several bombs have been dropped in the city of Aleppo. Photos of chidren show them trapped under the remnants of the city, many people lie in the rubble either dead, buried alive, or trapped.

The gory sights of the once occupied city show the worst of this civil war and exactly how much damage is actually being done.

Those who have survived have nowhere to flee and those who escape the dangerous war zone have absolutely nothing left. They fear for when the next attack will rain on them and with nowhere to hide they

remain terrified, lost and unsafe.

Most networks like FOX and NBC, hold coverage of every single top story that circulates and serves as some kind of priority to the public in the U.S., but what about urgent global reports or international crisis?

I’m appalled both as an international student and global citizen to know I am limited to only watching Donald Trump rub cheetos on his face by my inner-city cable provider.

As a member of this community, I should feel supported but I am dispirited.

The lack of reinforcement in the media speaks volumes, especially about the attitudes of many across the U.S. because we know the media responds to the demands of their audience.

The media in America serves as the voice of the American people just as The Bulletin represents the voice of the students.

It is disgraceful that Mariah Carey’s bad lip sync performance deserved our thoughts and attention over men, women and children being slain in Syria.

Do not forget about what truly matters, the sanctity of life and do your part to be involved; spread awareness and then maybe we might see some change.

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Oradora MLK Jr. reflexiona sobre Trump, educación S alma V illa svilla@esubulle tin.com

Nina Turner, ex senadora del estado de Ohio y oradora inspiracional, visitó el campus el viernes pasado como parte del MLK Lecture Series de Emporia State. Turner se centró en inspirar la acción compartiendo lo que significa llevar adelante el legado de Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “El legado de Dr. Martin Luther King está vivo y bien, y vive en todos ustedes,” dijo Turner.

“Nunca podemos olvidar eso, y nunca debemos tratar el legado de Dr. King como si fuera algo que ocurrió en ese entonces.”

La Oficina de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión se asoció con el Honors College con el propósito de traer a Turner, segun Gary Wyatt, director del Honors College y vicepresidente asociado. La oficina de diversidad ha estado trabajando para traerla al campus por dos o tres años.

“Ella ha sido una persona prominente que ha estado defendiendo la salud asequible

Nina Turner, ex senadora de Ohio, habla sobre el legado de Martin Luther King Jr. enfrente de un grupo de estudiantes, profesores y miembros familiares el viernes en Skyline. Turner, que hablo por parte de la serie de lectura MLK, fue votada por unanimidad a la oficina en 2008 y sirvió como senadora hasta 2014. Alayne Webber | The Bulletin

y los derechos de las mujeres,” ella sería una gran oradora dijo Deanna Williams, directora para venir a hablar en Emporia de programas para estudiantes State.” de diversidad. “Pensamos que En su discurso Turner co-

mentó sobre la elección del presidente Donald Trump, urgiendo a los que están decepcionados en los resultados a

seguir luchando por la justicia social, económica y política, como lo hizo Dr. King.

“Para aquellos que temen que toda la esperanza se ha ido, no es así,” dijo Turner. “Dr. King dice que debemos aceptar la decepción finita, pero nunca perder la esperanza infinita.”

Turner también se dirigió específicamente a los estudiantes, insistiendo que usen sus dones y educación para algo que es más grande que ellos mismos.

“Títulos son buenos, pero el propósito es ser mejor,” dijo Turner. “Espero que a lo largo de este viaje, así como buscan su educación, también estén trabajando en el tipo de ser humano que quieren ser.”

Para cerrar su discurso, Turner le recordó a los asistentes que estén determinados en la lucha por avanzar en la igualdad para la próxima generación y llevar adelante el legado del Dr. King.

“Si luchas por causas que son más grandes que tú, estarás continuando la vida y el legado de Reverendo Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” dijo Turner.

Departamento de teatro promociona diversidad con el proyecto “Ghostlight” 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

Miembros del departamento de teatro de Emporia State y Alpha Psi Omega, la sociedad de honor de teatro, se juntaron el jueves pasado entre Beach y Roosevelt Hall para participar en el proyecto “Ghostlight,” un evento nacional que se originó en la comunidad de teatro.

“La tradición es dejar una luz prendida cuando sales de un teatro, llamada la luz “Ghostlight,” para que los demás puedan ver” dijo Dan Matisa, profesor asistente en el departamento de teatro.

La comunidad de teatro vio el ghostlight como un símbolo de inclusión para todos, no importa la raza, clase, religión, identidad de género, identidad sexual, país de origen, deseabilidad o estado de inmigración, dijo Matisa.

“El evento se trata de prometer a continuar a tener un espacio donde gente puede venir y ser quienes son,” dijo Allison DeMeyer, presidenta de Alpha Psi Omega y estudiante de último año en historia y teatro.

Para ilustrar esto, a las 5:30 p.m. en cada zona horaria, grupos de teatro en todo el país participando en el proyecto Ghostlight se juntaron para iluminar sus propias luces, creando una ola de luz a través de todo el país, dijo Matisa.

“Está acción colectiva y simultánea cree una luz para los tiempos difíciles,” dijo Matisa.

Aunque este gesto es simbólico, es también para promocionar inclusión y diversidad, dijo Matisa.

“Nosotros (el departamento de teatro de ESU) vamos a hacer una promesa específica para tener una presentación cada semestre

que se trate de diversidad, es inclusiva o empiece discusión,” dijo DeMeyer. “No basada en venta de boletos o preferencia de la audiencia o algo que típicamente nos limitaría.”

El departamento tomará donaciones en estos eventos, donando los fondos a organizaciones locales que promocionan diversidad, inclusión e igualdad, segun DeMeyer.

“Creo que es un evento muy interesante y único,” dijo Cassidy Tilden, estudiante de tercer año en educación secundaria de teatro.

“Le da a todos una oportunidad para unirse y tener un momento de optimismo.”

Aunque el proyecto Ghostlight se originó en teatro, no es exclusivo para miembros de teatro, dijo DeMeyer. Ella invita a cualquiera que está interesado que tome acción y que sea una luz.

Atendientes del evento Ghostlight escriben mensajes durante el evento el jueves pasado. El evento fue afuera de Beach Hall e incluyó una marcha a Bruder Theatre donde participantes hicieron promesas para ayudar a otros durante tiempos difíciles. Fue organizado por el departamento de teatro de ESU y Alpha Psi Omega como parte de un proyecto nacional para crear una comunidad de inclusión y compasión. Allie Crome | The Bulletin

Trabajo por diseñadora de disfraces de ESU mostrado en festival nacional de teatro 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

Disfraces diseñados por profesora de teatro de Emporia State que está apunto de jubilarse Susan J. Mai para la producción “The Birds” del semestre de primavera pasado fueron seleccionados para ser mostrados en el Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, un festival anual de teatro en Des Moines, Iowa.

“Es siempre un honor obtener una nominación,” dijo Mai. La producción “Big River” de ESU también fue nominada.

Este es el segundo año consecutivo que disfraces de una producción de ESU fueron mostrados en el festival, con disfraces de “As You Like It” en la selección del año pasado.

“Demuestra que estamos haciendo un muy buen trabajo aquí,” dijo Mai. Los disfraces fueron diseñados por Mai y hechos a mano por estudiantes de teatro en ESU. “Es una atenuación decir que los disfraces de

“The Birds” fueron un aspecto esencial del show,” dijo Frances Opheim, estudiante de tercer año en educación de teatro. “Sus colores luminosos realizaron la atmósfera cómica de la obra.”

Opheim realizó la activista e Iris, la diosa de arcoiris en la producción.

“Nuestro grupo de disfraces trabaja bastante duro en todos nuestros disfraces,” dijo Nathan Short, estudiante de último año en teatro. “No siempre reciben el reconocimiento que se merecen.

Short realizo Epops, el rey de pajaros en la producción.

Los directores de la obra, Lisa y Justin Tinker, graduados de ESU, pidieron que los disfraces fueran como de caricatura.

“Era una versión modernizada, entonces los diseñe como una combinación de estilo griego y de los 1960s,” dijo Mai. Después de casi treinta años trabajando en ESU, Mai está en su último semestre como diseñadora antes de jubilarse.

“Estoy muy agradecida que pude trabajar con

ella durante mi tiempo en ESU,” dijo Opheim. “Sue J. es increiblemente amable.”

“Siempre quería que mejoraremos,” dijo Short.

Mai reflejo en teatro como profesora y profesional.

“Teatro es un arte colaborativa,” dijo Mai. “Siempre tenemos que trabajar juntos cuando estamos creando shows.”

A través de los años ha creado y diseñado un almacenaje de disfraces para el departamento.

“No pudiera ver hecho eso y si me hubiera movido de escuela a escuela,” dijo Mai. “Estoy muy orgullosa.”

Susan Mai, diseñadora de disfraces y profesora de ESU, tiene modelos que se miden sus disfraces para la producción de “The Birds” el jueves en King Hall. Sus disfraces fueron seleccionados para un festival nacional de teatro en Des Moines, Iowa. Photo Courtesy

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ESU offers interdisciplinary course on the Transatlantic Slave Trade N ick W athke n wat h k e @ e s u b u l l e t i n . c o m

The English, modern language and journalism department is offering a new course this semester titled “Narratives in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.”

The class will focus on literature and personal narratives from the early modern period between 1473 and 1888, according to Rachel Spaulding, instructor for the class and assistant professor of English, modern language and journalism.

“You get some history, language and culture,” said Rhiannon Younger, student in the course and junior Spanish major. “(The class) is very intersectional.”

The course will examine historical documents, autobiographies, narratives, fiction, film and secondary scholarship, according Rachel Spaulding, ESU Professor, leads one of the first lessons in the to its syllabus. Its learning Transatlantic Slave Trade course on Thursday in Plumb Hall. The course objectives include discushas been made available since the end of the fall semester and focuses on sion of changing social relaliterature involving racial, ethnic and historical values. John Reynolds | tions, controversies about The Bulletin

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“I think it is important for everyone to know about diversity and inclusion and for everyone to know that we’re all equal, so we can be a stronger community together,” Velazquez said.

Cale Bolen, Mosaic volunteer and sophomore political science major, got involved with Mosaic because of a personal connection.

“I really look forward to it,” Bolen said. “I think

it is going to be really fun.

I think it is going to be really eye-opening for a lot of people and at the same time educational.”

Students can register for Mosaic online at www.emporia.edu/diversity or by going to the front desk in the Center for Student Involvment, according to Velazquez.

“It has been done pretty much every year,” Williams said. “But I recall that it wasn’t able to be done last year, so we are excited to be able to pick it back up again this year and to have registration flowing in.”

structure, (namely that) sub-saharan Africa had a lively slave trade.”

The course will also explore the concept of imperialism and how it is still being used through certain economic strategies.

“The market controls the environment,” Spaulding said. “The market drives exploitation… so profit is greater than self-worth: an idea rooted in colonialism and imperialism.”

The class will be taught in both English and Spanish, according Rabas.

“We want to encourage our professor scholars to pursue their scholarship and bring that treasure to our students,” Rabas said.

The class will explore several works of literature, including “The Two Princes of Calabar” by Randy J. Sparks and “Biography of a Runaway Slave” by Esteban Montejo, Miguel Barnet, and W. N. Hill.

There are currently 13 undergraduate, five graduate and four online students enrolled in the course.

When: February 24-25 Where: Camp Wood, Elmadle, KS Cost: FREE!!

Registration ends February 10

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slavery and cultural difference and representations of identity in early modern documents.

“We’ll offer an online session hybrid class in canvas with links to relevant websites,” Spaulding said.

Spaulding plans to use the class to relate the past with modern day problems and spark social change by asking what can be done to fix current sufferings.

“Ethnic literature is great for introducing our diverse national and international history,” said Kevin Rabas, chair of the English, modern language and journalism department. “You can’t understand current problems without looking to the recent or distant past.”

Modernity and globalism can be understood through the maritime system, according to Spaulding.

“The ocean was used to connect people,” Spaulding said. “Europeans were tapping into an existing

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Let’s ‘Taco’ about joining UAC

Rachel Wiehl (above), junior elementary education major, signs up for a committee yesterday in CSI. The UAC also gave out cups and ear buds to gather more recruits. Megan Budnik (above right), junior business administration major and variety entertainment chair, and Maria Stanley, senior business administration and public relations vice chair, make their walking tacos inside CSI. The UAC hosts some type of recruitment event every semester. Kaitlyn Frese (right), junior elementary education major, logs into her account to project a slideshow about union activities council events for new recruits yesterday in the center for student involvement . The UAC hosted a walking taco bar for anyone interested in joining any committees.

Dwaune Bradle (left), sophomore elementary education major, eats his food provided by the union activities council. The UAC has several different committees that were available for new members to sign up. Abigail Ponce | The Bulletin

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Students reactions to Donald Trump’s election and inauguration “I wasn’t super thrilled that Trump

“He (President Trump) seems really

won. I was impressed with his speech however, I felt that he brought a lot of God into it and I think there’s a lot more going on in this country that he’s not addressing.

conservative and that kind of sucks, but I’m hoping that changes. We’ll see.

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Kansas State: Student accidentally shot, wounded in dorm MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a Kansas State University student has accidentally shot and wounded himself in a residence hall.

The university said in a news release Monday that the 19-year-old student remains hospitalized and that his last known condition was stable. The shooting happened Sunday night in the student’s room at Goodnow Hall.

The release didn’t say what the student was doing

when the firearm went off.

The release says police are investigating.

Firearms aren’t currently allowed in campus buildings or residence halls, although that’s on track to change.

Starting in July, a Kansas law will allow concealed guns on state college campuses unless a legislative effort to undo the law is successful.

Faculty and student organizations generally have been strongly opposed to concealed guns on campus, as have administrators.

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After watching the inauguration, the group discussed how they thought the Democratic Party could have operated their campaign differently, what Trump’s first 100 days in office might look like and his cabinet picks.

“The media and Trump himself are making a big deal about the crowd at the inauguration,” said Murad Jalilov, vice-president of public affairs club and senior political science and English major. “A small crowd can be interpreted as a sign, but I personally think it is irrelevant. He would have become president even if one person showed up.”

continued from page 1 into graduate programs, which was the original function of the club.”

The club hosted presidential debate watch parties last semester, which included discussion of the candidates.

“We try to have a discussion every time we watch something,” Clark said.

“Thankfully, none of them have gotten terribly heated...

It’s nice because most of us have an opinion that we are not afraid to share. The discussions are pretty informative or at least you walk away feeling you actually had an intellectual

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representative chair and senior information systems major. “I wish our honor’s room had some more privacy but it’s really cool.”

Along with the fourth floor, now called the Hive Mind, being a new home for the honors college engagement center and a quiet study space for students, it hosts classrooms where a few teachers are having their courses.

“It is helpful to have a ‘space’ that is just for honors classes and a kind of academic ‘hub’ for the students and faculty associated with or interested in the Honors

College,” said Mallory Koci, interdisciplinary studies lecturer.

Koci teaches one honors class on the fourth floor and says the new rooms are sleek in design, open and functional.

“The library is a wonderful space to house classes-especially Honors classes, which are multidisciplinary,” Koci said. “Having a dedicated academic space will also provide Honors students with networking possibilities and a sense of unity, even if their majors are different, the Honors students can share their knowledge, their struggles, their breakthroughs with each other in the communal space.”

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Moten’s 25 points help Hornet women overcome slow start, defeat MSSU 74-65

Shelby Baker (23), sophomore forward, and Addie Lackey (24), junior guard, swarm a Lion’s ball handler during Sunday’s game. The Hornets held MSSU to just 35% shooting in the second half. Sarajo Mance | The Bulletin

UPCOMING GAMES

Jan 28

Feb 3-5

@ Southwest Baptist University

Feb 1

@ Colorado State University - Pueblo

Feb 4

vs Metropolitan State University of Denver

Feb 10-12

vs University of Nebraska - Kearney

Feb 8

@ Northwest Missouri State University

Feb 17-19

Baseball

vs Fort Hays State University

vs Missouri S&T

Feb 24-26

vs Pittsburg State University

MEN

Feb 3-5

Mar 1

@ Southeastern Oklahoma State Tournament

@Bethany College

Mar 4

Feb 10-12

@ ASU George McCorkle Challenge

Feb 17-19

@ Ark-Monticello Tournament

Softball

Men and Women’s Basketball

EMPORIA- Finding her team trailing at the half, senior ESU guard Kelly Moten led the 9th-ranked Hornets to victory over the Missouri Southern State Lions last Sunday afternoon in White Auditorium.

Neither team could get much going offensively in the opening minutes. The Lions led 5-0 until senior guard Megan Holloway got the Hornets on the board with a pair of free throws at the 6:18 mark. Missouri Southern would never trail in the quarter, at times building a lead as large as nine

the locker room down 40-34.

“We just kind of came out sluggish, and we weren’t really executing on offense,” said Kyrstie Miller, junior guard.

The Hornets came out of the break looking like a different team defensively. ESU outscored the Lions 20-10 in the third quarter, holding Missouri Southern to just 31% shooting.

The offense began to return to form as well. Junior guard Addie Lackey opened the second half with a three-pointer, a shot that moved her to tenth all-time on Emporia State’s made three-point field goals list with 123.

Feb 23-25

@ St. Cloud Indoor Tournament

vs Truman State University

WOMEN Mar 4

vs Truman State University

Mar 7

@ William Jewell College

Jan 27

@ Kansas University

Feb 3-4

Men and Women’s Track and Field

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points, and headed into the second up 19-16.

“This makes back to back games that we’ve gotten off to a pretty slow start,” said Jory Collins, ESU women’s basketball coach, in a postgame interview. “Offensively we turned the ball over too many times, defensively it was my fault. I overthought what we should have been doing.”

The Hornets grabbed their first lead of the game at the 8:19 mark in the second quarter on a layup by freshman guard Jessica Wayne. Altogether, the period saw four ties and three lead changes before the Hornets headed into

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After 15 points on 50% shooting in the first half, Moten continued to drive to the rim. Her quick cuts into the paint often drew multiple Lions defenders, allowing her to pass the ball to open teammates and kickstart the Hornet offense.

“The conversation at halftime was just to pick it up and be more aggressive on both ends,” Moten said. “We had to make adjustments and do what it said to do on the scouting report.”

Taking a 54-50 lead into the final quarter, the Hornets extended their advantage to eight on back-to-back jumpers by Miller and Moten with 9:27 remaining. Emporia State would extend the margin to as much as 12 before finally capturing their seventh MIAA win of the year by a score of 74-65. ESU went a perfect 6-6 from the line in the final minute to ice the game.

“I thought we were much more aggressive in the second half after coming out timid in the first,” Collins said. “We did a much better job of attacking the basket and forcing the issue.”

Moten led all players with 25 points, adding six rebounds, five assists and two blocks to her successful day. Miller chipped in with 11 points and six rebounds of her own while Lackey contributed with nine points and two assists.

The Hornets (16-2, 7-2 in the MIAA) will be back in action this Saturday as they head to Bolivar, Missouri to take on the Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Tip is slated 1:30 p.m.

@ Husker Invitational

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@ Pitt State University

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@ Nebraska Tune Up

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ESU track and field places second at UCM Invitational D errick D uncan

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The Emporia State track and field teams took second place overall, combining for nine event championships last Friday at the UCM Invitational.

Taysean Goodwin, sophomore, was a triple winner for the Hornets in the 200m, 400m, and 4X400m relay. He was joined on the relay team

by Boone Cady, junior, Kyle Evans, sophomore, and Parker Evans, sophomore, as they turned in a time of 3:22.70 to win the event.

He ran a provisional qualifying time of 22:10 in the 200m.

Alec Garcia, junior, joined Goodwin on the provisional list with a mark of 53-02.25 to finish second in the men’s shot put.

Thomas LaRoche, junior, ran the fifth fastest time in Emporia State history in the 600-yard run with a time of 1:11.85.

Cole Bosley, sophomore, dominated the men’s 800m finishing with a time of 1:57.79 to take the victory. Bosley then teamed with Jared Reinke, freshman, Luke Stenzel, freshman, and Caleb Nelson, freshman, to capture the men’s distance medley relay, finishing with a time of 11:17.29.

The Hornet’s final win on the men’s side came from Peter Mascal, freshman, who took the victory in the long jump with a leap of 22-07.25.

The Emporia State women had two champions and eight runners-up on the day. Emily Schoenfeld, senior, won the 3000m in a time of 10:32.05 while Jasmine Williams, freshman, took the long jump with a mark of 18-03.00. Kelsey Graber, sophomore, finished second in the 400m with a time of 59.72 and Elizabeth Blevins, senior, ran 1:28.79 to place second in the 600-yard run.

The Hornet track and field teams will travel to Lawrence, Kansas for the Jayhawk Invitational this Friday.

Statistical information provided by Emporia State Athletics.

Hornet men claim second in MIAA with win over Missouri Southern B ethany B owman bbowman@esubulle tin.com

EMPORIA- A balanced scoring attack and hot shooting helped the Emporia State men’s basketball team defeat the Missouri Southern Lions by a score of 92-85 Sunday night in White Auditorium.

Junior forward Garin Vandiver scored the first five points of the game, knocking down two free throws and a three pointer.

The Hornets led just 7-5 at the first media timeout. From that point on, both teams began to trade buckets for much of the first half.

Missouri Southern took a 26-22 lead at the 5:48 mark before Emporia State pulled to within one with just over three minutes to go in the half.

A dunk by senior guard Tyler Jordan gave the Hornets a 33-32 lead with 2:42 remaining before the break. Jay Temaat, senior guard, knocked down a three at the 2:17 mark to extend the lead to four. The Lions found the basket once more before Temaat hit his fourth trey of the half to give the Hornets a 39-34 lead.

Missouri Southern’s Elyjah Clark followed with a three and a dunk of his own on the next two Lion possessions to tie the score at 39 heading into the break.

Emporia State started the half on a 4-0 run but Missouri Southern would again tie the game at the 17:45 mark.

Jevon Taylor, senior guard, began to separate the Hornets with 13:11 remaining in the game. He scored the next seven ESU points, two free throws, a jumper and a three, giving the Hornets a 54-51 advantage.

A Garin Vandiver tip-in at the 8:10 mark made it 66-58 ESU. Four minutes later, Temaat would hit his fifth three of the game for a 78-67 Hornet lead.

The Lions would pull within five at the 1:06 mark, but Emporia State hit enough free throws to close the game out with a 92-85 win.

“We battled, we competed, we showed some toughness,” said Shaun Vandiver, ESU men’s basketball coach, after the game. “Everyone that came in gave us great minutes.

Everyone that faced adversity overcame adversity. When you play like that, when the ball is moving from side to side, we

look pretty good.”

The Hornets shot 55.2% from the field and 60% from beyond the arc. Garin Vandiver led ESU with 18 points and 18 rebounds.

Taylor added 18 points including 3-4 shooting from threepoint range. Jay Temaat had 17 points on 5-6 shooting from beyond the arc.

“We were sharing the ball,” Garin Vandiver said. “It’s fun when you see your teammates succeed and have fun.”

With Sunday’s win, the Hornets have moved into a tie for second in the MIAA. Northwest Missouri State remains atop the league at 10-0 while Central Missouri, Central Oklahoma, and Emporia State are tied for second at 6-3.

“It was big, not only for records but I don’t think since I’ve been here we’ve beaten Missouri Southern,” Temaat said. “That was a good one to knock off the list. It moves us farther ahead in the pack, and every win counts in this league.”

The Hornet men will take the court again this Saturday as they travel to Bolivar, Missouri for a matchup against Southwest Baptist. Tip is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.

Brandon Hall, sophomore guard, drives into the paint against multiple MSSU defenders during Sunday’s game. The Hornets shot a blistering 55% in the game, and 60% from three-point range. Sarajo Mance | The Bulletin