whole issue 2-17-11

• Basketball P. 8 • Debate Duo P. 6 • Education Without

Borders P. 4

The students’ voice since 1901 • Vol. 110 No. 18 • Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 • Emporia State University

ON THE

WEB

esubulletin.com

Proposed bill targets undocumented students S mantha J ones jones@esubulletin.com In accordance with a 2004 law by the Kansas state legislature, when children of undocumented immigrants graduate from a Kansas high school or receive their GED from the state, they are allowed to pay instate tuition upon acceptance into a Kansas university, college or technical school.

But a proposed bill in Topeka is attempting to repeal this law so that undocumented students would no longer

the state,” said Jim Williams, associate provost for enrollment management and vice president for strategic tuition rates, regardpartnerships. less of their academic Williams said the background.

2004 law provides an “We’re talking about opportunity for anyone students that are in a who lives in Kansas to situation based on debe educated, regard-Erin Black, cisions far outside their less of residential freshman psychology major control – the benefit of status. having access to eduAccording to the bill, “An alien who is cation is an enhancement in the long run to the economy and the wellbeing of not lawfully present in the United States is be eligible to pay in-state tuition – they would be required to pay out-of-state

“They shouldn’t be crucified,”

not a domiciliary resident of the state, and in no event shall such individual be entitled to pay resident fees (in-state tuition) upon enrollment at any state educational institution.”

According to a recent article in The Emporia Gazette, ESU President Michael Lane said, “The 2004 law embodies the concept of expanded educational opportunities for people who live in Kansas, which empowers our graduates to contribute to the well-being and eco-

See STUDENTS...Page 7

‘Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Students rate ESU Faculty and Staff by classroom performance, ‘hotness’

Faculty Senate President Joella Mehrhof speaks at the Faculty Senate meeting on Tuesday in Visser Hall. The senate voted on whether administrator evaluations should be open to the public.

Chris Franklin/The Bulletin.

Faculty senate passes evaluation bill, 13-9 K enzie T empleton news@esubulletin.com A bill deeming administrator evaluations as confidential personnel documents that are not open to the public was passed as amended 13-9 at the Faculty Senate meeting on Tuesday in Visser Hall.

In accordance with an amendment that was tabled at the last hearing, the administrator being evaluated will have the opportunity to provide written commentary along with the evaluation.

“The administrator gets to pick, at any juncture, who may be able to view that, before or afterwards – it’s nondescript on purpose,” said Rob Catlett, assistant professor of economics and faculty senator.

Under the current policy, Catlett said anyone who participates in the evaluations may view the results, but the records are not fully open to the public. They are also currently stored in the president’s office. Catlett said

Snippets of reviews about Emporia State faculty and staff by students as included on the website, RateMyProfessor.com.

Illustration by Ellen Weiss/The Bulletin.

B rianne S imon simon@esubulletin.com

B

said some of her class assignments and tests might scare students away.

“I haven’t take advanced physics, but I’ve taken 300 and 400 level courses, and they were not as hard as (Gerish’s class),” Schneider said. “But it was challenging – and that was one of my favorite parts.”

Gerish teaches a wide range of history classes from the 100 to the 800 course level and usually sees 80 to 100 students per semester.

“College courses should challenge students, in my opinion, and people shouldn’t expect to do everything perfectly the first time they try a new skill,” Gerish said.

Parkman said he does not choose classes based on professors, but if he does not like a class during the first couple of weeks, he will simply drop it.

“I think a lot of people struggle (in my classes), but I only know this when they come to see me,” Gerish said.

Gerish said her classes are difficult, but students who remain in her courses for the entire semester learn far more than simply names and dates.

“Almost every day, a student lets me know that they’ve gotten something of use from my work,” Gerish said. “That’s a lot of af-

efore enrolling for classes,Cameron Schneider, junior secondary education major, uses the website RateMyProfessor.com, which allows students to “grade” their professors based on helpfulness, clarity and difficulty.

In addition to academic-based ratings, a chili pepper option is available for professors whose physical appearances get students’ attention.

February 10 – March 19, 2004 nerate excitement and community involvement during Emporia State University’s Devin Parkman, sophomore graphic arts major, said he has not See FACULTY SENATE...P age coming, a steering committee introduced Corkys on Parade.

The2ESU office of Afterbefore, nearly four on the town, used the website butmonths he wasoutsurprised at the option to rate rsity Advancement commissioned the casting of ten fiberglass Corkys based on the the Corkys are on parade at the t sculpture carved by Paul Edwards (BSE 1937), creator of the modern ESU mascot. professors as “hot.”

Emporia Arts Council! businesses and organizations were invited to purchase a fiberglass Corky, decorate it, and “Most of my professors have been guys, but I guess James Ehlers y it in time for the Homecoming 2003 festivities. had pretty hair,” Parkman said.

Concurrent But Emporia State’s hottestEmporia professor isArts not Ehlers – Deborah munity members and ESU alumni who returned to campus for Homecoming obtained Gerish, associate professor of social sciences, of Corky locations and walked, drove, and biked around town in search of each of the Council Exhibits received the most chili peppers at ESU. orkys. Sadly, two of the Corkys have been kidnapped, but the spirit of Corkys on Parade Schneider took Gerish’s World Cultures to 1500 class last year. ns. As “Corky” artist and art therapist Cody Miller put it, “The process by which the Emporia High School enzie Tand empleton ysKwere created displayed is as important as the Corkys themselves. Art therapy can “I’m more into people my age,” Schneider said about Gerish’s Two-Dimensional venews@esubulletin.com bringing people together, and the Corkys on Parade created comradery and fellowship, chili pepper rating, “But I’m not saying a 40 year-old women canulled together a diverse group of people. This is truly community-based art.”

Student Exhibit, not be attractive.”

Photography Student body representatives from the Although Gerish isPainting rated as& ESU’s hottest professor, Schneider kys on Parade at the Emporia Arts Council February 10 – March 9, 2004 Regents universities in Kansas, including a The Emporia Arts Council proudly presents Corky will be on display at the Emporia Arts Council at 618 Mechanic Street in group of Associated Student Government the two-dimensional work of more than 40 oria, Kansas beginning Tuesday, February 10. The Corkys will remain displayed through members Emporia State, got the chance Emporia High School advanced art students. la and auction from on March 19. to meet with Kansas legislatures last Tuesday Prairie Print Makers C harlie H eptas the your state capitol Higher Education eatfor favoriteduring Corky!

March 16 – April 30, 2004 Day where they spenttothe mingling withVotes must heptas@esubulletin.com mmunity members are invited voteday for their favorite Corky. be received by This national show features 34 Kansas officials discuss funding for higher auder Alumni Center byto March 18. Ballots are available through Corky sponsors, the works from this pioneering oria Chamber of Commerce, the Sauder Alumni Center, and at the MemorialThe Union and that was pulled out of the Cottonwood education.

Corky graphics society from 1931-1965. c Affairs and Marketing officesenior on the Emporia University campus. River The “Best Jonathan Rivers, socialState science onof Dec. 28 hasAbeen claimed

by Michael Black, Kansas-based organization, the group had ” Corky will be announced during the gala and auction on March 19. more thanBank 100 members throughout North secondary education major and president vice president of CoreFirst and Trust in EmpoAmerica. These prints run the gamut of of ASG, said the students thanked the legria, as of last Thursday. traditional printmaking techniques, including aislators and Auction – March 19, 2004 for their support and asked that “Our marketing department purchased it as a lithographs, etching, drypoint, aquatint and invited to the grand finale of the Corkys on Parade: a gala and auction! Each of the they continue to provide funding for higher joint promotion with ESU, and we had a local artist wood engraving. lass Corkys will be auctioned to raise funds for Emporia State University’s Presidential education.

Riversprogram was able have individual paint mic Awards scholarship duringto a gala event on Friday, March 19, at theit,” Black said. “Shortly after it was complete, it Visit conferences Paul miwasFor taken the bankArts and Council we have not oria Arts Council. Inwith addition, theDavis, “Best of the Show”House Corky will be announced. more from in front of Emporia www.emporia.edu/corky mation, the Sauder Alumni Center at (620) 341-5440of or sacfound@emporia.edu. noritycontact leader, and Steve Morris, president heard anything about it until I noticed the picture of Location and Hours the Senate. it being taken from the river.”

618 Mechanic, 66801 sidential Academic Awards scholarship program “There’s still so much work to be done…

The recovered Corky was a partEmporia, of theKansas Corky’s on (620) 343-6473 Presidential Academic Awards scholarship program provides scholarships for first-time it was an appreciative message, but also that Parade fundraiser in 2005, during which local busimen incoming transfer students based on academic achievement. During the past six organizations bought 10 fiberglass Corky weand need help,” Rivers said. nesses and Open Tuesday - Friday Noon – 5 p.m. the program has awarded $2,352,200 to 3,687 students. PAAs are a vital tool in and Saturday 10displayed a.m. – 3 p.m. for Some of the topics included building statues and had them decorated and ting students to Emporia State University and the Emporia community. Even if you and by appointment maintenance, leaving Kansas unihomecoming week. The Corkys were then auctioned win your own Corky,professors you can contribute to the Presidential Academic Awards this gversities through the and Campus/Community Challenge.

To learn more, colleges forScholarship better-paying jobs to contact raise funds for the Presidential Academic Awards auder Alumnistates Center at (620) 341-5440 or sacfound@emporia.edu. in other and increasing tuition.

Scholarship program, according to an archived pam-

Students discuss budget woes with legislators

See CHILI...Page 3

‘Cubist Corky’ claimed by CoreFirst Bank and Trust

See High-Ed...Page 2

See CORKY...Page 7

A university photograph shows “Cubist Corky” before it was damaged from prolonged exposure in the Cottonwood River. “Cubist Corky” was one of the second class of Corkys created for the Corky’s on Parade fundraiser in 2005 where local artists created and decorated the mascot. Some of the Corkys created for Corky’s on Parade are still on display on campus and businesses.

February 10at– area March 19, 2004 Photo courtesy of Gwen Larson/ Emporia Arts Council ESU Media Relations

Page 2

Briefs

City relations forum to discuss ‘Nightlife and the Law’ A city relations forum will be held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 21 in the Memorial Union Ballroom. This is the first forum since it was first proposed by the Associated Student Government’s city relations committee.

Miriam Gray, public affairs director and head of the city relations committee said that the forum will consist of a panel of six people representing law enforcement, city prosecutors, city defense, ESU Police and Safety and the Emporia Chief of Police.

“We want to talk about the city’s law enforcement,” Gray said.

“We will talk about house party regulations and the things we feel students should know.”

This city relations forum is a joint effort of the committee and the Emporia city mayor. The forum is free and open to the public.

New York tubist to perform with wind ensemble

The Emporia State Wind Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. next Tuesday in Albert Taylor Hall, featuring high profile artists.

One of the guest soloists is Alan Baer, principal tubist for the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Wind Ensemble will perform two pieces with Baer, including “Concerto for Tuba and Wind Ensemble”by Gary Ziek, director of bands.

Ziek said he had written a grant to pay for Baer’s appearance in the concert. One of the main goals of the grant was to put on a concert, free to the public. Ziek said he wanted to give this opportunity to the people of Emporia.

“We would love to get as many people to come to this as possible,” Ziek said. “Alan Baer is one of the finest instrumentalists in the world.”

Panhellenic Association event

From Feb. 23-26, the Panhellenic Informal Week will help students learn more about Greek Life and the four sororities on campus including Chi Omega, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Sigma Sigma Sigma and Alpha Sigma Tau. “This event will provide a way for women to branch out, meet other women, and get to know the sorority women on campus,” said Arielle Bowhay, recruitment chair of the Panhellenic Association.

During the first two days, the attendants will meet from 6- 8p.m. in Visser Hall to visit all of the chapters in a neutral area. On Feb. 25, attendants will take a tour of each chapter area from 6 to 8 p.m.

On Feb. 26, recruits and chapter members will attend a basketball game at 5:30 p.m. in White Auditorium.

The entire event is casual attire. T-shirts and jeans are appropriate and all women that are full-time students are eligible. Those interested can either go to the event or sign-up in the CSI office.

Police Reports

news

FACULTY SENATE... from page 1

the amendment will provide a form of “check and balance” to the process.

Those included in administrator evaluations are the university president, provost and any vice president or dean.

Dwight Moore, associate professor of biological sciences and chair of academic affairs for Faculty Senate, said that another amendment which was passed and incorporated into the bill makes it possible for all faculty members to be able to evaluate individuals “at the vice presidential level.”

The appointing administrator will provide the faculty a summary of the administrator evaluation, including a statement of actions taken as a result, in accordance to the bill.

“It’s an attempt to create some dialogue following that evaluation,” Catlett said.

Another bill intended to change the requirement for the academic calendar had its first reading on Tuesday.

Moore said that all of the Regents schools have either 73 or 74 days per semester, while Emporia State has 75.

The proposed bill would make several changes to the requirements set forth for the current academic calendar.

For instance, Moore said that one possibility would allow

HIGHER ED... from page 1

for five consecutive days off for Thanksgiving break, as opposed to the three days ESU currently has by eliminating Fall Break.

“A lot of students seem to be gone that Monday and Tuesday (before break) anyway,” Moore said.

Some senators voiced concern over having to make up snow days.

But Tes Mehring, provost and vice president for academic affairs, said, “We don’t make up snow days – we just talk faster.”

The bill will be brought back on the table at the next Faculty Senate meeting.

Joella Mehrhof, president of the Faculty Senate, said that in a monthly meeting with Michael Lane, president of ESU, it was discussed that there may be a shortfall in next year’s budget of $250,000 to $680,000 due to a decrease in enrollment. As a result, the equipment budget, which is currently set at approximately $900,000, has been frozen until a later date.

Mehrhof said that the ESU Foundation has also cut the level of scholarship funding from four-percent to threepercent of money that is eligible to be used. “(Lane) is trying to talk the foundation board into three and three quarters-percent, and so this is not totally done at this moment, but that is their current recommendation,” Mehrhof said.

According to Vol. 1 of the governor’s budget for the 2012 fiscal year, enrollment at state universities decreased by 173 students between the 2010 and 2011 fiscal years.

The number of non-residents enrolled increased by 833 students, and the number of Kansas residents dropped by 1,008 students.

The document stated, “The decrease in enrollment could be due, in part, to increased tuition in recent years, concerns related to student indebtedness and job availability, or other financial concerns.”

Rivers said that in comparison to other agencies that were cut in the budget, higher education funding was not “hit very hard.” ESU did not loose any state funding, but the university did not receive any additional revenue from last year’s budget.

“The fact that we are staying flat lined is a cut in itself – we can’t keep funding the way it is because people are in trouble,” Rivers said.

Rivers said that if funding for higher education is not

coming from the state, it is coming from the students.

According to the governor’s budget, ESU’s resident tuition and fees amounted to $2,187 for the 2010 fiscal year and $2,318 for the 2011 fiscal year, a six percent increase.

During the 2011 fiscal year, higher education in Kansas was funded by $581,076,409 from the state general fund and $593,238,396 in tuition. For the 2012 fiscal year, $577,887,343 will come from the state general fund and an estimated $557, 727, 515 will come from tuition, although this amount may increase depending on enrollment rates.

Laura Bosiljevac, sophomore political science major and legislative director of ASG, said the day was a success and a “step forward.”

“You’re not going to go in there and make change in one day, but the process of how you go about it is the most important part – our process went phenomenally,” Bosiljevac said.

On March 8, Bosiljevac said ESU will take part in another session at the state capitol, which encompasses a larger representation of ESU students and some administration members.

Corrections

Classifieds

The Bulletin is commited to accuracy and regrets all errors. If you spot an error call us at 620-341-5201 or email us at editor@esubulletin.com.

SUMMER JOBS & INTERNSHIPS WITH SALARY, ON-SITE HOUSING AND ALL MEALS PROVIDED! Rock Springs 4-H Center, a nationally recognized Camp and Conference Center, is seeking 45-50 Summer Staff employees for the coming summer. Must be energetic, enjoy working with youth and spending time outdoors. Most positions are for recreation instructors in areas including teambuilding, horses, environmental education, rifles, trap, archery, canoes, crafts, disc golf, and lifeguards. Positions are also available in foodservice, maintenance and custodial departments.

Located south of Junction City, Kansas on the edge of the Flint Hills. Rock Springs, in addition to salary, housing and meals, provides staff with free wireless internet, free laundry services, use of the activities when groups are not in session, friendships to last a lifetime and the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of youth that will last beyond your lifetime.

For an application please visit our website at www. rocksprings.net or for more information you can contact Megan Page at mpage@rocksprings.net or 785257-3221.

A representative from Rock Springs will be in the Union on February 28th – March 2nd, 2011.

Reports given to The Bulletin from ESU Police and Safety Department Feb. 10 Officer notified Emporia Police Dept. of a non-injury accident involving KS 393DBG and KS 274AWA in 1700 Graphic Arts Rd. Officer completed deposits for Parking Dept. Business Office and Sauder Alumni Foundation.

Officer took report of a non-injury accident involving University vehicle and KS 885CRZ in Sector 7.

Officer assisted a vehicle stuck in snow in 1000 E 12th.

Officer completed deposit for Memorial Student Union.

Officer attempted to provide jump start assistance for MO HF9C9P at 1000 Mary.

Officer escorted female student from ESU PD HQ to 1012 Constitution.

Carole Minton requested to speak with an officer to take damage to property report.

Betty Browning reported criminal damage to property in Sector 2.

Officer provided jump start assistance for KS 699BIV in Sector 7.

The north door of King Hall is not closing completely and requires adjustment.

Feb. 11 Officer assisted KS 333BYQ at 12th and Merchant.

Officer assisted KS 397CHT at 11th and Market Officer assisted KS WXY899 in Sector 3.

KS 555DBG requested help with a stuck vehicle in Sector 5. Physical Plant staff was able to pull vehicle out.

Officer notified Emporia Police Dept of a non-injury accident at 12th and Merchant.

Officer admitted Alisha Scheafer into King Hall Room 111.

Officer checked Trusler Sports Complex. Secured both north gates.

Officer checked the welfare of occupants of KS 389AKC north of I-35. No problem was found.

Feb. 12 Officer provided lock out assistance at ESU Apt. A-2 1201 Tripplet Dr. Officer provided jump start assistance for KS XOS964 in Sector 6.

The light on light pole 50 is on in Sector 3.

Officer admitted Diana Kuhlmann into Plumb Hall Room 210 to retrieve keys.

Officer provided jump start assistance for MO PF5D9Z in Sector 5.

Officer attempted to provide jump start assistance for KS 385ANS at 1325 Exchange.

Officer admitted Aaron Wendland into Science Hall Room 46.

Officer washed vehicle 2517.

Resident Assistant reported a patch of ice outside of North Morse Hall. Officers treated patch with ice melt.

Feb. 17, 2011

ESU THEATRE Presents

Six One-Act Comedies by DAVID IVES

EmporiaSubways

Roosevelt Hall RQ Frederickson Theatre

3/02/11

February 23-26, March 2-4 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 5 at 2:00 p.m.

620-341-6378 for tickets Produced by special arrangement of Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

news

Feb. 17, 2011

Page 3

Multicultural Affairs hosts open mic slam B eth E dmonds

edmonds@esubulletin.com For Shalyssa Mitchell, junior music education major, last Thursday evening was a night to remember as she won first place at the open mic slam, hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs in the Memorial Union Main Street, for both singing and speaking her poem “Change.”

“I can’t just talk about the change, I gotta be about the change,” Mitchell said in the opening lines of her poem.

Mitchell said she was inspired to write the poem by attending church and encountering many people who say they are Christians, but their actions suggests otherwise.

“We need to stand up and live the lifestyle that we say we’re going to,” Mitchell said.

The contestants were judged by five, randomly-selected audience members who found pink slips of paper under their seats. The judges watched the individual performances and gave scores between one and 10 for each performer.

Lasonya McElroy, senior communications major and Multicultural Affairs student worker, said the event was a success.

“Tonight’s event went really well,” McElroy said. “A lot of people had to

trudge through the snow to get here (and) it was phenomenal.”

McElroy said the event was a little different than a traditional slam.

The judges did not hold up individuals’ scores to keep privacy and to avoid intimidating contestants.

“I did some research…the idea of a poetry slam originated out of a high school to allow students to get their feelings out constructively and creatively,” McElroy said.

Kevin Rabas, assistant professor of English, and Ariel Robello, director of multicultural affairs, we also among the performers.

“The one I liked the best was the one where she did poetry and she also sang in it… it gave me Goosebumps to listen to it,” said Brandi Wade, senior sociology major.

Wade said she was very impressed with each performance.

“I went to fulfill a requirement for my ethnic and gender studies major, and I’m so glad I went because it was amazing – I hope they have another one,”Wade said.

Multicultural Affairs will host a documentary film, “Rize,”at 7 p.m. on Feb. 21in the Memorial Union Main Street, depicting the creation of the dance style “krumping.”

Granada to host wine tasting and movie event C harlie H eptas

heptas@esubulletin.com For Jessica Buchholz, executive director of the Granada Theatre, the wine tasting and showing of the movie “Sideways” tonight is a step towards offering opportunities for all age groups to be involved with the Granada.

“We just wanted to do something a little different,” Buchholz said. “We try and have activities that will get the community involved – we want to have family nights, but we also want to do events that are more adult driven so we can cater to all ages.”

The theme for the evening is “Get your wine on” and the event will begin with the wine tasting at 5:45 p.m. and will then transition into the movie.

According to the Granada’s website, the wine tasting had about 10 tickets remaining for sale on Tuesday, which cost $15 each and includes the wine tasting and the movie. There are also tickets available for $5 for those who only want to watch the movie. The doors will be open at 6 p.m. and the film will begin at 7 p.m.

Buchholz said the wines available for tasting will be a Francis Coppola Diamond Series Chardonnay, a Five Rivers Pinot Noir, an Apothic Red Blend, a Ghost Pines Merlot and a Louis Martini Cabernet

Sauvignon.

“All the tasting will be on the stage, and we’ll have someone here explaining all the wines, going over the ins and outs of each label,” Buchholz said.

King Liquor, located at 318 East 6th Ave., is sponsoring the event. The wines will be available for purchase at the store with a 10 percent discount through March 17.

“It’s basically to get more exposure for the store and showcase some fine wine in the area,” said Keith King, owner of King Liquor.

The movie “Sideways” is about two middle aged men who go to the California wine country, according to IMBd.com.

“Sideways is a wine movie – it’s all about wine, so it just made sense,” King said.

Buchholz said the Granada hopes this branching out will help broaden their appeal to the community and reach out to students as well. They plan to have more activities such as the wine tasting in the future.

“It’d be great to have the students from the university come down and participate in some of these events because on a Thursday night there might not be a lot of other activities in town, and it’s something different to do,” Buchholz said.

Illustration by Kellen Jenkins

CHILI... from page 1

Jones Distinguished Lecture Series

Catching up?

Or leading the way?

A free public lecture

American Education

in the Age of Globalization

Dr. Yong Zhao At a time when globalization and technology are dramatically altering the world we live in, is education reform in the United States headed down the right path? Are schools emphasizing the knowledge and skills that students need in a global society? Are education systems in China and other countries really as superior as some people claim?

In this presentation, Dr. Yong Zhao addresses these and other questions. Born and raised in China and now a professor at the University of Oregon, Zhao bases many of his observations on extensive research and firsthand experience as a student in China and as a parent of children attending school in the United States. His unique perspective leads him to conclude that American education is at a crossroads, and we need to change course to maintain leadership in a rapidly changing world.

February 23, 2011 • 7:00 PM

Albert Taylor Hall • Emporia State University For more information, call 1-877-378-5433 or 341-5830 Co-sponsored by ESU Special Events Board, Academic Enhancement Grants, Phi Delta Kappa, & the Department of Instructional Design & Technology.

firmation.”

Some student reviews on the website defined Gerish as a “willing professor,” calling her “extremely” and “amazingly” helpful.

One review stated, “She has hard tests, but will help you prepare.”

Even though her classes can be demanding, Gerish said her classes are always fun. She uses scenarios to illustrate points and has student role-play.

“Once you’ve played the village idiot, you tend to remember the material,” Gerish said.

Schneider said he enjoys Gerish’s classes because he gets a strong sense of what kind of person she is and not just course information.

“She is totally obsessed with Harry Potter, and she drinks way too much diet coke with lime,” Schneider said.

Gerish said she was surprised at her chili pepper rating online and that the critiques are probably a little dated. As a student, she said never had a crush on a professor.

“It took me a long time to see them as human beings,” Gerish said.

Arizona-style law to be pursued by Kinzer in Kansas TOPEKA (AP) — An influential Kansas House member confirmed Wednesday that he is pursuing a proposal on illegal immigration similar to the law enacted last year in Arizona.

Judiciary Committee Chairman Lance Kinzer told The Associated Press that he’s drafting a bill that includes a provision directing local law enforcement officers to check the legal status of some of the people they stop. He said the bill will require such checks when officers have a reasonable suspicion that someone is in the country illegally.

He said he’ll take his proposal to another committee Thursday and ask it to sponsor his legislation. Such requests are routinely approved and are typically followed within days by the bill’s introduction in the House.

Kinzer, an Olathe Republican, is considered one of the House’s leading conservatives on issues such as abortion and immigration. He also said he’s working with Secretary of State Kris Kobach, a Kansas City-area law professor on leave who’s known nationally for helping to have draft the Arizona law.

Kinzer said his legislation will include provisions to require state agencies and contractors to check the immigration status of employees and to ensure that illegal immigrations don’t receive social services from the state.

“The idea is that while the federal government’s in the process of making whatever decisions they’re going to make about immigration reform long-term, we need to make sure we’re enforcing existing law and not incentivizing illegal behavior,” Kinzer said during an interview.

The proposal directing law enforcement officers to check the immigration status of people they stop is likely to generate vocal opposition.

Critics of the Arizona law contend it will lead to racial profiling, and its passage prompted lawsuits by the U.S. Justice Department, civil rights groups and others. A federal judge has put the requirement for officers to check people’s immigration status on hold, but the ruling has been appealed.

Kinzer said his proposal will contain provisions to require offices to have reasons other than a person’s race to check their immigration status. But House Minority Leader Paul Davis, a Lawrence Democrat, and opponent of an Arizonastyle law, is skeptical that such a provision will prevent racial profiling.

“I don’t know how you can do that,” Davis said. “If you’re Latino and you are pulled over for some kind of a traffic violation, you probably ought to prepare for the fact that you’re going to be asked for proof of your citizenship, whereas if you’re a Caucasian like me, you probably don’t have any worries.”

Kinzer plans to ask the House Federal and State Affairs Committee, which deals with immigration legislation, to sponsor his legislation. The time allowed for individual legislators to introduce bills has passed, and bills sponsored by the Federal and State Affairs Committee are exempt from all deadlines for when measures must be considered.

The Federal and State Affairs Committee also has endorsed a bill to repeal a 2004 state law that allows some illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition at state universities, community colleges and technical colleges. Kinzers is among 25 sponsors of the measure.

opinion

Page 4

The Bulletin | Feb. 17, 2011

STAFF EDITORIAL

Education Without Borders There is a time to take an objective view of things and there is a timea to look at each situation subjectively.

The trick is figuring out when to do which.

Perfect example—proponents of Kansas House Bill 2006, which would repeal a 2004 bill that allows undocumented immigrants to be eligible for in-state tuition to state universities if they went to at least three years of Kansas high school, earned a degree and have signed an affidavit that ensures they will apply for residency.

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach spoke with the Federal and State Affairs Committee last Friday to tell them he does not agree with the 2004 bill.

It is no real surprise that Kobach would be in favor of repeal in this case. He was a co-author of the Arizona immigration law, which is now one of the strictest immigration laws in the country and has already initiated lawsuits opposing similar laws three times.

Kobach’s head might be in the right place. Illegal immigration is a major problem in Kansas, so something must be done to solve the problem. But does the battle to solve America’s immigration crisis really start by making it more difficult or even impossible for undocumented immigrants to attend Kansas universities?

Emporia State President Michael Lane has spoken out against the repeal of this bill in an article in The Emporia Gazette.

“The 2004 law embodies the concept of expanded educational opportunities for people who live in Kansas, which empowers our graduates to contribute to the well-being and economic strength of our state,” Lane said.

Lane is completely right. There is no reason

for this repeal. It is the wrong issue being fought in the wrong way. With so much happening politically in this state at the moment, it seems frivolous to fight so hard to repeal this bill.

Those opposed to illegal immigration continually chastise illegal immigrants for not being educated or having a firm grasp on the English language. So, to counteract this, we make it harder or almost impossible for them to be educated at state schools. It’s ludicrous and ultimately helps no one.

But the shortsightedness doesn’t stop there.

Most of these individuals have lived in Kansas for a significant portion of time and most were brought to this state as children. To punish them for something out of their control is horribly misguided.

How can our state expect to go to the stars through hardships if lawmakers continually make it more difficult for some among us to do so?

There seems to be a split between the ideological notion of the issue and the reality of what is being done about the issue. The ideological notion is that Kansas needs to cut off any legislation that helps undocumented immigrants stay in the state.

The reality of the situation is that instead of starting with illegal immigrants who are detrimental to society, we are starting with educated undocumented immigrants – people who could potentially help our society greatly are now being made into a symbol that the current administration is doing something to deal with the problem of illegal immigration.

It is time for a dose of sanity to enter into the discussion. The only people who will be greatly affected by this repeal are those who are willing

Cartoon by Ellen Weiss to work hard to attend college. It is a bit backwards to wage a war on illegal immigration by putting those who could help our society the most on the front lines.

This repeal is nothing more than a mildly xenophobic attempt by the current powers that be to show Kansans that the fight against illegal im-

Global warming: fact or nonfiction?

Before I say anything, I need to take a moment to point out the irony here: today I’m writing an opinion article about something that isn’t an opinion at all. Global warming is a scientific fact.

The other day, I was listening to the radio. The host was speaking with a young woman who was unsure about whether or not global warming was true. They arranged for the young woman to speak with a renowned environmental scientist who researches global warming. At the end of the discussion, the girl was still unsure of whether or not it was true. I was shocked!

I wondered, “How could she not be convinced by someone so educated in this specialized field?”

Then I realized I should have asked, “When did it become popular to ignore what scientists have to say?” Apparently, it was whenever Bill O’Reilly decided that that’s the way it should be. That’s right, the young woman was an avid fan of O’Reilly, and was inspired by his words to believe that the idea of global warming was just an opinion. But wait, I didn’t know Bill O’Reilly was a scientist! Oh right, he’s not.

Just because we, the laypeople, don’t understand the complex reasoning behind something like climate change doesn’t mean we can just decide that it is “somebody’s opinion.” You can argue and bullshit as much as you want, but this doesn’t make you any more educated. Be humbled by the idea that these scientists make their living by doing tireless research to prove a hypothesis.

So why put any trust in someone like O’Reilly? My feeling is that people are so hedonistic, selfish and egotistic that they refuse to accept the idea that their indulgent and irresponsible behaviors have long-term negative consequences. Not only that, but it’s easier to believe that something isn’t your fault.

E llen W eiss , weiss@esubulletin.com You know it’s true.

It can’t be denied, however, that the growing population is having frightening short-term effects on the Earth. Whether or not you accept the idea of global warming, we can still do our part to be accountable members of the global community. Emporia State provides some opportunities for recycling cans and paper, so take advantage of every chance you get.

I wish that people would realize that whether you’re liberal or conservative, neutral or apathetic, politics and opinions do not, or should I say, should not factor into concepts that are scientifically researched and proven. Despite your stance, it is our duty as young adults that rely and reside on this planet, to develop habits that are environmentally responsible. Remember to reuse, reduce and recycle as much as possible.

The Death of Literature?

Every time I walk into the library, I seem to follow the same routine.

I check the newspaper (NY Times, not USA today, which seems to be written for children) next to the doors, look around for anyone I know in my immediate vicinity and head up the left set of stairs heading to the computer corral.

I then find a seat in front of an empty computer and, unless I am rushing to print something before a class, I log on to Facebook first and then do whatever task I came there to do.

Unfortunately, I think that this is a fairly common trend in ESU students.

In fact, as I look around the room while I’m currently in the library writing this, I notice that many of the people here are on Facebook or are reading something that probably does not pertain to school.

On top of that, I also took a stroll through the treasure troves of knowledge that are the decks and found that many more people were on the second floor in front of computers than were in the decks looking at books.

Our generation has become far too reliant upon instant information through technology and we have forgotten the power and wisdom one can gain from old-fashioned books and diligent studying.

I have known people who, when I ask what their favorite book is, reply that they simply do not read, they are more of a movie person or something. Every time I hear that, I lose a little faith for humanity.

It all makes me think back to elementary school, before computers were considered standard tools for modern life, when all of the research I had to do for a paper would come from the facts in books. I wonder how our generation would

A lex P edersen , pedersen@esubulletin.com cope with reverting back to old forms of studying.

I think we would adjust quite well, because we would have to. In fact, it would force us to become more thorough in our research and get more concrete facts.

Of course, we love Wikipedia because it’s easy. There’s no searching through a dusty old tome, only typing, clicking and a small amount of reading. It takes very little energy, but the results will never be as reliable as a fact-checked, published book.

There is very little investment when it comes to digital research and there is also very little payoff. I have read hundreds of things online, but there is something about physically holding a book in your hands and reading ink on paper that is empowering and impacting.

So the next time you’re bored and are about to get on Facebook to update your status, pick up a book instead.

Reading: it’s not just for an electric screen.

migration is going strong.

Don’t be fooled. Repealing this law does not do right by Kansans. It pushes us further down the path of indifference towards fellow humans.

It’s not about Americans versus nonAmericans. It’s about all human beings, together, working to become a better society.

Online Commenting

To comment on portions of The Bulletin’s website, commenters are required to enter a legitimate email address and first and/or last name before a comment can be published.

The Bulletin reserves the right to delete any content deemed inappropriate or inflammatory. Any content judged racist, sexist, vulgar, obscene or objectionable will not be included on The Bulletin’s website. Furthermore, The Bulletin will not publish any content wherein the commenter fraudulently assumes an identity not his/her own.

The Bulletin will only disclose user information in the event that it is required to do so by law to protect its own well-being or the well-being of The Bulletins users. Other than those exceptions where The Bulletin determines that it is essential to disclose user information, The Bulletin maintains that it will not divulge personal information (username, email address) to third parties.

The Bulletin Phone: 620-341-5201 • Fax: 620-341-5865 Email: editor@esubulletin.com or advertising@esubulletin.com Published weekly on Thursdays by the staff of The Bulletin. Offices are located on the third floor of the Memorial Union on the campus of Emporia State University, Emporia, Kan. One free copy per ESU student. Additional copies are $1.50 per issue or $30 for a yearly subscription.

EDITORIAL STAFF Kelsey Ryan Editor-in-Chief Kenzie Templeton Managing Editor Kellen Jenkins Convergence Editor Eric Hemphill Opinion Editor Brandon Schneeberger Sports Editor Kimber Mitchell Design Editor Lauren Walbridge Audience Editor

BUSINESS

Clint Gorton Advertising Manager YiFeng Lin Business Manager

Adviser

Max McCoy Assistant Professor of Journalism

a&e

The Bulletin | Feb. 17, 2011

Page 5

Mulligan’s showcases musical talent

Tony Gullick, left, and Chris Rodgers, right perform with their band Distributor at Mulligan’s on Saturday.

Erica Cassella/The Bulletin.

T homas G overt govert@esubulletin.com Mulligan’s had its stage filled with drum sets, speakers and rockers at the first live performance hosted by the bar since its reopening on Dec. 30 under new owners Steven Robertson and Aaron Westmoreland.

“As a reopener, this will be the first live show of many at Mulligan’s,” Westmoreland said.

The concert began with lead singer for United States of Noise, Matt Weiman, reminding the audience that it was National Jumping Day. “The more you jump, the better the music sounds,”Weiman said.

Calling the concert a “kickoff to Armageddon,” Weiman referred to the music they played as “spiritual war chanting.”

After hearing the night’s first band perform, audience member Bennie Green described United States of Noise as “schizophrenic transcendentalists.”

Not originally billed for the concert, the three member band Distributor traveled from Arkansas City to perform.

When asked why Distributor made the trip, guitarist and vocalist Chris Rodgers said, “There is a way better music scene in Emporia – better reception (than Arkansas City).”

Patrons responded to Distributor’s “crash inspired rock” with an impromptu mosh pit in front of the stage.

The third to perform was the local band The Serotonins.

“It’s good music by mediocre musicians,” said bass player Logan Herrera about the band.

Herrera said the band got its name from chemical found in the brain, serotonin, associated with happy emotions.

“I thought it would be funny for the band because we’re singing about being angry and being depressed – how ironic,” Herrera said.

Finishing up the night was Dead Deer, whose music is described as “scum rock and roll from the Prairie” by Brad Raper, singer and guitarist of Dead Deer.

“We’re a throwback to the old school stuff –we’re not going to be played on the radio soon,” said Jason Torrens, rhythm guitarist.

Though this was the first concert at Mulligan’s for Dead Dear to perform, it was not the first concert for the band members to perform at Mulligan’s.

“We were (one of ) the first bands to play at Mulligan’s when we were Live, Fast, Die,” Raper said. “But we (now) are a step up from before – little faster, little harder.”

The concert’s audience had different reactions about the show and the venue.

Steve Anderson, a fan who drove over 100 miles to see the show, said “It’s nice to know there is a place to come back to listen to live music like this.”

The owners of Mulligan’s hope for more live music in the bar. Robertson said they plan to have live shows every four or five weeks along with a summer concert series.

“I want people to come in and have as much fun as I do in my bar,” Westmoreland said.

Horoscopes Aries Hanging out with animals is a great way to have fun and relieve stress, so go find something cute. Hairy friends can act as a substitute.

Libra Henry Ellis once said, “All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.” He was a European governor in the 1700s, so he’s a kind of a big deal.

Taurus There’s a difference between wants and needs, be conscious of this. Do you NEED the $200 boots, or do you WANT the $200 boots?

Scorpio Congratulations on your recent achievement! Keep up the good work and all of your hopes and dreams will come true. Eventually.

Dont stop trying until you see an effective result.

Gemini You need some platonic cuddling. Warm, human contact will be good for you. Don’t forget, a real hug lasts 10 seconds.

Sagittarius You will notice something missing in the next few days. I hope it’s nothing important. It is most likely a roomate or a friend borrowing without asking .

Cancer Things are going to stay the same this week. There will be the usual ups and downs, but neutrality is the name of the game.

Capricorn When planning your schedule for the next week, you’ll probably double-book something. Don’t make promises you can’t keep.

Cats in the cradle, man.

Leo Remember that a true lady or gentleman puts others’ comfort before their own. Not everyone is impressed by your farts. So pass up the beans for a meal today.

Aquarius Protect your eyes. Wear sunglasses, goggles or any other safety equipment. Just because you have two eyes doesn’t mean one is superfluous.

Virgo If you were planning on calling or messaging someone, consider meeting them in person instead. Virtual reality doesn’t always measure up to the real thing, baby.

Pisces Remember your morals, ethics, virtues, and morays. Maintain tolerance, righteousness, integrity and strive for excellence.

Please, I know you were planning to do something naughty.

Student directors to present collection of one-acts, ‘All in the Timing’ H uibing L u lu@esubulletin.com For one whole year, Jeremiah Devine, senior music and theatre major, Gabe Moyer, senior speech and theatre major, and Dylan Lewis, senior theatre major, have been studying the script of “All in the Timing,”a collection of comedic one-act plays written by David Ives, as a joint student-directing project for Emporia State theater.

“If you are interested in a comedic, strange and mind-boggling experience at the theater, then ‘All in the Timing’ is the place to be,” Moyer said.

Devine said he has mainly directed musicals and operas, while Moyer said he has been directing mainstage plays like “Lone Starwritten” by James McLure for about a year and a half. Lewis said he has directed before, but “All in the Timing” is his first main-stage show.

“Directing has given me a new found respect when it has come to what it really takes to put on a show in a way I never realized when acting,” Lewis said.

The show consists of six short comedies including “Sure Thing,” “Words, Words, Words,”

Too True

“Philadelphia,”“Universal Language,”“Variations on the Death of Trotsky” and “Philip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread.” Nine actors from the theater department will compose the cast.

Lewis said that Ives uses many of different types of comedy from situational to physical, which suits a variety of people.

“In “Universal Language,” (the characters) completely make up a language, and yet people are still able to understand what they’re saying even though it’s a completely make-up language, which is interesting and humorous,” Moyer said.

Devine said in“Philip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread” the characters speak “nonsense syllables,” but the words they say in conjunction to each other actually tells a story.

“Therefore, the audience can be sitting back and absorbing, seeing what they can make up the in the story,” Devine said.

Moyer said “Words, Words, Words” is about three monkeys, each named after a great writer, trying to rewrite the Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.”

“All of the play is about relationships,” Moyer said.

“It is about how they understand each other, how they

Daniel Reardon, freshman theater major, and Cara Lohkamp sophomore theater major, rehearse a scene in Fredrickson Theatre Tuesday evening. Alissa Miller/The Bulletin. get across what they want to talk about, what they what to be heard and what they want to be known.”

The play will be shown at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 23-26 and March 2-4 and at 2 p.m. on March 5 in the Frederickson Theatre in Roosevelt Hall.The tickets are $5.

By Ellen Weiss

Page 6

news Debate duo to compete at nationals

Feb. 17, 2011

T homas G overt

govert@esubulletin.com For many college students, Spring Break is a time of reward for surviving the first half of the spring semester.

But for students of the Emporia State debate team, Spring Break will be a time to showcase two of their top debaters.

Ryan Wash, junior communication public relations major, and Latoya Williams-Green, senior communication public relations major, will be competing in two national debate competitions over Spring Break. The first competition will be the Cross Examination Debate Association tournament at Binghamton, N.Y., from March 18-23.

After competing with every available debate team in the country, Wash and Williams-Green will head down south to the University of Texas in Dallas, Texas, for the National Debate Tournament from Match 24-28. Though both highly competitive, the critical difference between these two tournaments is what it takes for students to enter.

Sam Maurer, director of debate, said the CEDA tournament is open invite to all college debate teams.

“You just have to be academically eligible,” Maurer said. “NDT is more elite, more competitive.”

Maurer explained the concept of “bids” to illustrate how a team is chosen

for NDT. He said a bid contains a team’s records and honors for the season.

These bids are first submitted to the “first round at large bids, which means every debate team in the country has a legitimate argument why they are of the top 16 two-person teams,” Maurer said. “(To be selected as) a first round bid is a real honor – you find yourself in company of Northwestern and Harvard,” Maurer said.

Wash and Williams-Green were not automatically selected as one of the top 16 debate teams. But according to the National Debate Coaches’ Poll, ESU is the “23rd ranked team in the country,” sandwiched between two Harvard teams.

Maurer said district three, in which the two will compete, is “the best and most competitive district in the nation (and) it is possible for us to bring to ESU a national championship.”

This will be the second consecutive year for the two to compete at NDT. Between the two partners they hold 13 years of debate experience.

“It’s a general passion of mine, to manipulate words to convey a meaning and call people to action,” WilliamsGreen said.

Williams-Green said that some people view debate as two people simply arguing back and forth about subjects

Ryan Walsh, junior communications and public relations major, and Latoya Williams-Green, junior communications and public relations major, sit with their debate notes. Walsh and Williams-Green have qualified for the National Debate Tournament. Erica Cassela/The Bulletin. like politics.

“There’s more to it than that – a winning debate is determined by only a few words,” Williams-Green said.

The duo said that the opportunity to attend nationals is a privilege.

“There is more to debate than what people think,” Wash said.

Calling for support, Williams-Green said, “We’re taking care of business on the debate circuit – ESU Debate is winning and bringing back pride to ESU.”

Young Democrats discuss consolidation, projects S mantha J ones

jones@esubulletin.com

S

At their meeting last Thursday, Alex Fulbright, senior political science major and president of Emporia State’s Young Democrats, suggested the group change both their name and mission in order to recruit more members.

“People seem to prefer non-politically affiliated groups,” Fulbright said.

Fulbright said the nine-member RSO is dwindling as student political groups seem to suffer when it’s not an election year – only three members attended the meeting.

The revamped club would simply focus on political activism and social justice, Fulbright said, rather than specific Democratic candidates. Green Week, raising money for Africa, working to resolve the issues in Darfur and raising aware-

ness for humanity problems in general are some of the additional issues that the re-established group would address.

Fulbright hopes to meet with other Young Democrats presidents in Kansas to discuss how to survive during a nonelection year.

Fulbright said the group is small, but they still manage to stay relatively active on campus. Last semester, they marched in the Homecoming Parade, had a booth at the activities fair and helped register voters on campus. They also helped campaign for multiple political candidates including Jerry Carr, who ran for the 17th State Senate district, Tom Holland, who ran for Governor and Raj Goyle, who ran for a state House Representatives position to represent Kansas’ fourth district.

Ellen Hansen, chair of the department of social sciences, associate professor of geography and adviser for Young

t

Democrats, discussed project ideas for the new semester with the group, which included participating in a project with Habitat for Humanity to builds houses for the impoverished and ushering at The Granada.

Hansen said the group is considering the possibilities of combining with the Environmentalist or the Pre-Law clubs.

Stephanie Wright, sophomore political science major and secretary for the group, said she grew up in a small town and that her parents were not politically active.

“My parents wouldn’t even let me watch the news,” Wright said.

Wright said she decided to join the group see “see what it was about.” She said she has so far had a positive experience and has “stuck with it.”

The next meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Feb. 24 in Plumb Hall 412.

o G D s r im a

Value has never looked more attractive.

A Great Haircut.

Guaranteed.

For over 25 years we’ve been the best value in haircuts. The friendly and experienced stylists at Great Clips will always give you the quality haircut you want. Guaranteed. greatclips.com

No appointment required- just walk in Hours: M-F 9-9; Sat: 9-6; Sun: 10-5 2326 Industrial Rd., across from Super Wal-Mart Emporia, Ks Phone: 620-340-0880

7

$ .99 haircut offer expires: 3/3/11

Not valid with any other offers. Limit one coupon per customer. At participating salons.

LIVE AT THE GRANADA THEATRE with a special appearance by

Jonathan Van Risseghem

Friday, February 25, Thursday, 3, 2011 Doors open at 7:00 p.m. ● Show at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets $10 - available at The Emporia Granada Theatre, The Sweet Granada and The Granada Coffee Company Buy tickets online at www.emporiagranada.com

Sponsored by

Kiss 103.1

Lyon County State Bank

news

The Bulletin | Feb. 17, 2011

Page 7

Multicultural Affairs urges students to ‘speakeasy’ B eth E dmonds edmonds@esubulletin.com On Tuesday night, the Office of Multicultural Affairs recreated a 1920s style speakeasy in the Memorial Union Ballroom in honor of Black History Month.

Emporia State students, faculty and visiting performers from around the state showcased their talents in poetry and music.

“We want to honor the writers and performers (of the ‘20s) by doing a series of poetry and songs,” said Ariel Robello, interim director for multicultural affairs.

Around ten to 15 students attended the event which included performances by visiting poets Gustavo Aybar and Natasha Ria El Scari. They both traveled from Kansas City to perform their pieces. Kevin Rabas, professor of English, played drums to Scari’s poetry, and Jim Starr, former violin/viola professor, played along to another.

Robello, Rabas, Natalia Barb, junior English major and Shalyssa Mitchell, junior music education major, were among the local poets who read.

“We’ve got a lot of talent here,” Scari said.

Barb said she was watching her mother’s face dur-

ing the performance of her two poems and that her mother had never been to one of her prior performances. “‘Mama’ is really about her childhood more than mine (and) I think the one about her dad struck her hardest though because everything I said was true about him,” Barb said.

Bonnie Starr, director of biofeedback and Jim Starr performed two violin duets.

“When we first met, I was his violin student, and that was 40 years ago – we’ve been playing duets off and on since then,” Starr said.

Lasonya McElroy, senior communications major, said that during prohibition in the 1920s, it was illegal to sell alcohol. The name “speakeasy” derives from bartenders telling their clients to be quiet and “speak easy.”

“The business of running speak easies was so lucrative that such establishments continued to flourish,” McElroy said.

McElroy said the event was designed to celebrate black history and remembering jazz legends, poets, and singers that used to play in underground venues in the 1920s and 30s.

Bonnie and Jim Starr perform at the Speak Easy Talent Show on Tuesday in the Memorial Union Ballroom. Chris Franklin/The Bulletin.

ESU celebrates 148 years at Founders’ Day Luncheon T ommy G overt

govert@esubulletin.com Students, faculty and alumnigathered together on Wednesday in the Memorial Union Ballroom to celebrate the 148th birthday of Emporia at the Founder’s Day Luncheon.

“Founder’s Day is the day that celebrates the founding of the school,” said Tyler Curtis, director of alumni relations.

“Feb. 15, 1865 is when students first came to classes. Since it was established by the Kansas Legislature as Kansas State Normal School in 1863, ESU can claim to be the oldest of the normal regional schools.”

Tying into Kansas’s sesquicentennial, the Founder’s Day committee organized the event around the theme “Kansas– Empowered by E.” “It is the 150th year of Kansas and we wanted to involve

STUDENTS... from page 1 nomic strength of our state.” Lane was unavailable for an interview by The Bulletin.

Williams said one misconception is that students do not attend college for free, which is illegal. Undocumented students must pay tuition and because they are undocumented, they are not eligible for any state or federal student financial aid assistance. Williams said the only tuition assistance that these students can get is paying in-state tuition.

Erin Black, freshman psychology major, said that if is someone wants to receive an education to “better themselves and further their careers, that’s a good thing.”

“They shouldn’t be crucified,” Black said.

According to a testimony opposing the bill

by Andy Tompkins, president and CEO of the Kansas Board of Regents, in 2010 there were

that history – it’s about how Kansas was affected by Emporia State,” Curtis said.

The event began with the ceremonial ESU birthday cake cutting. All in attendance sang “Happy Birthday,” led by Peggy Lane, chair and associate professor of the department of accounting and information systems.The cake was then cut by Ashley McCullough, vice president of Associated Government, and Laura McAntee, representative of the Kellogg Society.

While the cake was being served, ESU President Michael Lane was welcomed onstage to present theFounders’ Day address and one of three new commercials for the “Empowered

by E” marketing campaign.

As a part of the new campaign, the commercials will air “so people know the quality of this institution and the quality of education Emporia State has to offer,” Lane said.

Lane said that in the spirit of Founders’ Day, it was impor-

62 undocumented students enrolled in public universities, including 2 at Emporia State. There were 323 enrolled at community colleges and 28 enrolled in technical institutions.

“We fall right in line with the opinion of the Board of Regents – we are not in favor of the appeal,” Williams said.

Kansas is not the only state to allow the children of illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition, according to studentaid.ed.gov. Other states that permit this tuition cut include Texas, California, New York, Utah, Illinois, Washington, Nebraska, New Mexico and Oklahoma.

Williams said there is affidavit process that undocumented students complete with the assistance of the registrar’s office during which students must agree to fulfill the steps required to become citizens. The number of undocumented students is then reported to the state and KBOR.

tant to consider “what makes Emporia State special.”

For the first time since 1980, the University Service Citation Award was presented during the event.According to the event’s program, the award “recognizes unique and significant service to Emporia State University.”

This year there were three recipients of the Service Citation including Kieth Hiesterman, Gail “Pep” Shanelec and John Summervill.

Summervill was honored for coordinating, since its beginning, “Fan Fair,” the annual ESU alumni gathering on the opening night of the Kansas State Fair, which “this year was the highest turnout on record,” said Summervill.

Telling stories of his recruiting high school students for ESU, Shanelec said, “It’s easy to sell students on ESU because I love this place.”

Hiesterman said it was a privilege to be a part of ESU.

CORKY... from page 1 phlet from Emporia State.

Two other Corkys were stolen from the first “class.” According to an archived ESU document, these were “Corky at Bat,” a baseball themed statue designed by Andy Kuhn, and “In Pursuit of Excellence,” a statue designed to honor student athletes designed by Alpha Morrow.

The Corkys were auctioned off as posters and signed by student athletes.

Gwen Larson, assistant director of marketing and media relations, suspected that the recovered statue was the Cubist Corky, based on an archived photo of the original and the photos of the Corky being pulled from the river.

“It is my personal belief that this is the

statue recovered from the river,” Larson said. “If you look at the photo of the two firefighters in the water with the statue, you can see squares affixed to Corky’s head.”

The statue was damaged from the time spent in the water, and most of the adornments had been washed away, making it difficult to identify.

But the Emporia Police Department confirmed that the recovered Corky is the Cubist Corky, which was in the second “class” of the Corky’s on Parade auction.

The statues were insured for $1,500, stated Boyce Baumgardner, a former executive director for university advancement, in an interview with The Emporia Gazette.

“I find the Corky issue amusing and I thought we might use it for some type of marketing campaign,” Black said.

CLASSIFIEDS • CLASSIFIEDS • CLASSIFIEDS • CLASSIFIEDS • CLASSIFIEDS • CLASSIFIEDS

Apartments Websites NEXT TO ESU!!! www.granadalofts.com www.prairiesage.com www.arthurproperty.com

Prairie Sage Apartment Homes 306 East 12th Avenue Luxury 1 & 2 bd Next to ESU $475-$650 www.prairiesage.com

Email coryhaag@yahoo.com or call/text Cory Haag at 620-341-7613 to get your next apartment!

The Lofts at Prairie Sage 1240 Highland Next to ESU Luxury 1-bd with w/d $495 www.prairiesage.com

Providing ESU students with quality apartments and service for over 25 years!

BRAND NEW!!!

Downtown Granada Lofts 726 Commercial Street Luxury 1-bd with w/d $595-$650 www.granadalofts.com 3 - Bedroom Patio Homes GREAT BIG 3- BD with 2-Bath 1013 – 1015 Sylvan All kitchen appliances and w/d in unit.

Skylights/high grade carpet/tile $895.00

Sundance at Prairie Sage 1230 Highland Next to ESU Luxury 1-bd with w/d $595 www.prairiesage.com Sommerset Apartments 1125 Union Across Street ESU 1 & 2 bd great floor-plans $395-$495

South Merchant Townhouses 610-630 South Merchant Great selection townhouses $550-$695 Georgia Square Townhomes 1025 Mechanic Next to ESU Brand New 2-bd 2-bath with w/d $795 Townhomes are REALLY NICE!!!

Kenyon Square Apartments 1225 C of E Drive across from Hospital NICE and BIG 1-bd $495 www.prairiesage.com 1109 East Street Apartments Nice 1-bd $325 Tara Apartments 922 Sylvan Nice 1 & 2 bd $375-$425

Brentwood & Whittier Court Apartments 801 Prairie & 1125 Whittier Brand New 1 & 2 bd $650-$695 www.arthurproperty.com

Rentals

Feb. 17, 2011

Page 8

Single shot guarantees Hornet win B randon S chneeberger

Senior Adam Holthaus gets a layup against Pittsburg State Wednesday night at White Auditorium.

The Hornets beat the Gorillas 82-81.

Kellen Jenkins/The Bulletin

sports@esubulletin.com

It was a tale of two halves at White Auditorium on Wednesday evening as the Emporia State men’s basketball team took on the Gorillas of Pittsburg State. The Hornets were down by 12 at halftime but fought back for an 82-81 victory.

“We’ve been in similar situations where we get down early,” said senior guard Xavier Burnette.

The game started in Pittsburg State’s favor before it ever began as senior Michael Tyler was whistled for a technical foul before regulation began for dunking during the warmups, allowing the Gorillas to start the game up 1-0.

Despite the early deficit, ESU was able to open up the game leading by three shortly after the start. However, the three-point shooting from the Gorillas overwhelmed Emporia as they scored 47 points in the first half to Emporia State’s 35. The Gorillas made nine of their 14 attempted three pointers in the half.

“We were going zone and trying to take away the inside game and the penetration game, which we did, and they ended up kicking it out and everybody was knocking shots

down,” said Head Coach David Moe. After switching to a man-toman defense in the second half, the Hornets slowly began to cut into the lead. Senior guard Robert Moores helped spark the Hornets lead with eight points in the first ten minutes.

Moores would finish with 12 points for the evening.

It wasn’t until the 8:23 mark when the Hornets finally tied the Gorillas after a lay-up by senior Adam Holthaus. ESU would take their first lead after a steal and breakaway dunk by Burnette who ended the game with 19 total points, 13 of them coming in the second half.

The Hornets’ free-throw shooting kept them in the game and eventually secured the win as Tyler sealed the deal with his two point shot at the 13 second mark. Despite a desperate three at the end, the Gorillas were unable to catch up.

“This is a huge win,” Moores said.

“This gets us still in the race to get into the tournament.”

The win keeps the Hornets alive for post season play as they improve to 12-13 on the season and 9-10 in the MIAA. ESU will take the court again at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at White Auditorium.

After slow start, ESU starts season with win B randon S chneeberger

sports@esubulletin.com

It took until the bottom of the ninth but the Emporia State Hornet baseball team began the 2011 season with a victory Wednesday against the Jets of Newman University. Infielder Zack Carlson scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth on a single by Kevin Wempe.

“It’s the first time we’ve been out, the first time we’ve really put our uniforms on to have an opportunity to play a game,” said Head Coach Bob Fornelli. “I felt like we kind of felt through the game instead of competed in the game. And that’s part of the early season baseball, and hopefully we can get better.”

The game was all Newman until the bottom of the third.

After quickly loading the bases, Newman scored off a sacrifice fly to take the early 1-0 lead. A solo home run in the second and another score off of loaded bases in the third put the Hornets in an early 3-0 hole.

ESU showed their resiliency however as they would go on to score three runs in the bottom of the third, two of them coming off a double by Joe Vaskas.

“We started a little slow offensively,” Wempe said. “They came out of the gate and marked the first three innings. We put two big innings back to back, but we’d like to have more consistent offensive play and try to score every inning.”

In the bottom of the fourth, Carlson broke the 3-3 tie with his two-run home run.

“He gave me a first-pitch fastball, and I should have swung at that,” Carlson said. “I took that and was down 0-1, and then he just gave me a slider that came right to the zone, and I just connected with it.”

The Jets struck next in the top of the sixth inning after a

Third baseman Kevin Wempe slides into home Wednesday afternoon at Trusler Sports Complex. Wempe hit the gaming winning single ending the Hornets’ match up against Newman 6-5. Kellen Jenkins/The Bulletin. walk and double led to two runs to tie the game up at five runs apiece.

The Hornets dug down defensively as they held on to hold Newman scoreless for the next three innings. Wempe then saw his opportunity in the bottom of the ninth as he followed up Carlson’s lead off triple.

“That situation with the infield in

(you’re) just looking for something up in the zone you can hit out in the outfield,” Wempe said. “Carlson made it pretty easy. He hit a triple to lead it off. I just had to advance him one base.”

ESU begins the season at 1-0 after the win. They travel to Newman for the next game before returning home at 12 p.m. on Feb. 26 to take on Arkansas Tech.

Women lose to Gorillas C hris D vorak

dvorak@esubulletin.com Facing off against Pittsburg State on Wednesday, the Emporia State women’s basketball team fought through a tumultuous game to end up losing in the last seconds, 73-71.

“We are really disappointed,” said sophomore guard Rachel Hanf. “They made nice shots and made a lot of their three-pointers.”

In the first half, the Hornets tied twice, held the lead once but began to fall further behind as their defense was unable keep PSU in check. In the first half alone the Hornets had 11 turnovers.

“Turnovers are killing us right now,” said freshman forward Kelsey Balcom. We’d get a steal and turn it right over.”

The Hornets got down by 11 at most and got as close as one behind, but could not secure a lead. Trailing at the half the Hornets came off a scoring run that brought them to only two points behind going into the second.

“I thought we were horrible in the first half, we couldn’t guard anyone,” said Head Coach Jory Collins. “To give up 44 in a half is not something you can do and still expect to win a game.”

Starting the second half the Hornets make a field goal to tie the game. Ali Volkens makes a field goal to take the lead and draws a foul to get another point. PSU gained the lead back almost immediately and then made it into a six-point lead on an 8-0 run.

The Hornets were able to tie it up with 9:10 left in the half, then take the lead with a three-pointer making the score 61-58. PSU followed up with two more three-pointers, going for a 10-0 scoring drive to build a sevenpoint lead.

“We had some opportunities to maybe get a three, four, five point lead, but every time we got a three point lead or tie they got a big shot,” Collins said.

With 2:11 left in the half the Hornets made a comeback to tie the game again at 68-68.

Getting down to the last minute the lead changed twice and was tied with nine seconds to go. The Hornets foul trouble caught up with them when Collins made a bad play call while the score was tied allowing PSU to make two free throws with a second left to seal their victory.

The Hornets’ record dropped to 15-8 overSophomore Jocelyn Cummings is fouled on a layup by Pittsburg all and 12-7 in the MIAA. They play Lincoln State’s Lauren Brown Wednesday night at White Auditorium. The this weekend at home.

Hornets lost 73-71. Kellen Jenkins/ The Bulletin

The Buzzer Beater

B randon S chneeberger sports@esubulletin.com

You Never Know What You Got… Throughout the duration of a single sports season, it’s easy to lose sight of little things. This occurs especially when a team is vying for a conference championship. It’s easy to get caught up with the team’s record, ranking or current win streak. All of which are good things to get hung up on.

The phenomena I will be referring to happens in all areas of sports. For example, in professional baseball, Ken Griffey Jr. retired halfway through last season without much publicity.

Brett Favre limped his way to retirement (or at least for today).

Michael Jordan didn’t even have an epic retirement (the third time, that is).

Though on a much lower scale, Emporia State Athletes – and really all college athletes – experience the same type of ending to their careers.

It’s about this time of the year that the final home games will be played at White Auditorium. The games will come and go, a team will win or lose, but something will inevitably be overlooked.

What I’m referring to is the legacy of senior forward Alli Volkens.

With just two games left for Emporia State fans to see barring a road trip, Volken’s legacy as a Hornet is coming to an end at Emporia State.

Our job as fans? Don’t take her successes on the court for granted.

Volkens has established herself this year as one of the top players in the MIAA averaging 17points and 12 rebounds per game as well as almost 3 blocks per game. Furthermore, not including Wednesday night’s game against Pittsburg St., Volkens is the 17th Hornet on the women’s basketball team to reach 1,200 points in her career. After Saturday’s 16 rebound effort, she became the 7th all-time Hornet in that category just four shy of 800.

Certainly, the future looks bright for the Hornets, but players like Volkens don’t come around every day, and it’s our job as fans to appreciate them when they do come around. Instead of taking for granted what has almost become a given when it comes to generating doubledoubles, appreciate the talent on the floor.

So, if you happen to make it out to a Hornets game for one of the last two at White Auditorium, cheer for the team above all. But don’t forget to recognize the talent that is soon leaving Emporia. Because with sports, like most things in life, you never fully realize what you have until it’s gone.