KC RENOVATIONS n KC library to have new computers and coffee bar n Library reconstruction to be competed by December n KC Longview campus starts $19 million expansion n Culinary Arts instructional facility and Industrial Maintenance Technology building to be constructed n KC-Longview expansions due to be finished by Fall 2017
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Friday, October 2, 2015 Vol. 79 No. 5 Serving Kilgore College since 1936
Hope triumphs over addiction Education helps student overcome past tragedies, set life goal of graduation MADELINE GREENE Staff Writer
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ost people know Linda Thomas as the woman who works at the front desk of the Financial Aid office. But not many people know that she is one of the most remarkable people they will ever meet. Thomas has battled through depression and addiction to get an education. Shortly after Thomas entered the KC Grill and sat down for our interview, I could tell she was a lovely person with a big heart. In fact, one of the first things she said to me was that she wants to help people and she plans to move into the field of social work after graduating in December. “If you put your efforts into helping others, it lessens the time that you dwell in your own despair,” Thomas said. “Afterward, you feel better that you helped someone else in need which lifts your own spirits.” Thomas was raised by her grandmother after her mother passed away when Thomas was four, and she only met her father twice, “Once when I was five and once when I was nine.” Thomas said. “I found out when I was 21 that he had died four years previous to that. So I never really got to meet him or know him or anything.” She attended Leverett’s Chapel until her freshman year of high school. Her family moved and she began attending Sabine High School where she was bullied. “It was horrible. Very horrible.” Thomas said. “My 9th grade year I went three months, but I only actually went for three days. When they caught me they suspended me for missing too much school. I never went back.” Thomas’ life progressed. She got married, had three kids, and took care of her family until things changed drastically. “Next month nine years ago, my oldest daughter, Heaven, committed suicide.” Thomas said. “I tell people all the time that I died that day.” The next three years were rough. Thomas got divorced and lost custody of
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Linda Thomas has used her experience at KC to help her overcome the numerous hardships she has faced in her eventful life. her youngest daughter. She then moved to Houston. “At first I did a lot of drugs. I mean A LOT of drugs, for probably two and a half years.” Thomas said. “I tell people that I was dead. I mean, I was still breathing, but I was dead.” After the death of her daughter, Thomas went through a period of severe depression. “I didn’t get out of bed to take a shower, I didn’t brush my teeth, I didn’t brush my hair, for a good three years.” Thomas said. “Then one morning I woke up and I hit my knees and I said ‘God, please let me die. Please just let me die. And if you can’t let me die, then show me how to live again.” Thomas enrolled in school the following week. She was still in Houston and enrolled
in Lone Star College. “I was in an abusive relationship so I had to drop my classes to move back here. It was really very hard. I couldn’t wait to get back in school. I came up here that spring for late registration and there was a person … who was mean to me. I mean really, really mean to me. I left crying and thinking I wasn’t going to get in school. I had a lady, Ms. Barbara, she’s the executive assistant to the vice president, and she stopped me and asked me if I was OK. That touched me a lot, that she helped me.” Thomas said. “I try to pay that forward so I work in the financial aid department and I try to be nice to people and I try to help them as much as I can.” “Linda demonstrates a love of learning
and the level of commitment necessary to succeed in college and beyond,” said Barbara Prater, executive assistant to Dr. Mike Jenkins. “She truly ‘pays it forward’ when it comes to the Ranger Experience and is always willing to go that extra mile when it comes to helping other students and/ or employees. Linda is a go-getter and will succeed in every endeavor.” Thomas isn’t sure what specific job she will end up doing yet, but she knows that she wants to help others. In five years, all she wants to be is a better person. “I hope to see myself better than I was today.” Thomas said. “That’s how I try to see every day. I want to be better tomorrow than I was today.”
‘Honk for Bernie’ draws supporters KATHRYN AGEE Executive Editor LONGVIEW — The event ‘Honk for Bernie Sanders’ was held this Saturday at Flewellen Park. Four people attended; all were wearing shirts and holding homemade signs showing support for the Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Every few seconds, a driver honked their horn after spotting them. Activist Kimberlyn Boyd said
Sanders is important to Texans because “they are the perfect demographic. He is really pushing for immigration reform, which is an issue many Texans are concerned about. Sanders represents the working class and will help with issues that matter to them the most.” “Texans are usually empathetic with individuals who don’t impose their opinions on other people, which represents what Sanders does,” said supporter
David Estridge. “He stands up for all honest and genuine people. Bernie has a racial platform that is unmatched by any other candidate ever, and his political history shows this. This is important because of the racially diverse makeup of Texas.” Boyd, a Texas Tech graduate, said it is important for Texas college students “to be aware of Sanders’ platform and views on college education. A large portion of millenials are struggling with
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Supporters of Bernie Sanders hold signs at Flewellen Park in Longview to raise awareness of the presidential candidate. Sanders is a promoter of public colleges allowing students to attend for free.
student loan debt. It doesn’t seem right that people are financing these loans so high, causing students to take years to pay off their educational debts.” “Sanders believes all public colleges should be free,” Estridge said. “He wants to provide an equal opportunity for everyone to be able to attend college. This is a problem we really have to address.” The Honk for Bernie Sanders attendees are part of a larger association — the Tyler/ Longview/ Jacksonville Texas for Bernie Sanders group. “Our first meeting was in July,” Estridge said. “That’s also when the Facebook group was created.” The Facebook page says it is “a place for East Texas Bernie Sanders supporters and volunteers to gather and help promote the political movement sweeping America,” and was created “for and by the people.” The page currently has 141 likes. Boyd said the group will hold events similar to ‘Honk for Bernie Sanders’ once a month. “We will do events in different cities all over East Texas.” On Sunday, members attended the State Fair in Tyler to pass out fliers and talk to attendees of the fair about Sanders. For more information and a schedule of upcoming events, visit the Tyler/Longview/Jacksonville Texas for Bernie Sanders Facebook page or the official Sanders website at www.berniesanders.com.
INSIDE THIS WEEK’S ISSUE n Standing Flare feature “Face In The Crowd” puts the spotlight on freshman Hannah Jordan
PAGE 2 n Recap and preview of the KC Rangers sporting events
PAGES 4 - 5 n Feature highlighting the awareness of the problem of sexual assault on college campuses around the country
PAGE 6 n Editorial/opinion page showcasing Our View and Your View on faith, religion, acceptance and spiritual diversity at KC
PAGE 7 n Recipes from the KC Culinary Arts department for you to try at home
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Student discounts offered across town Where to shop if you’re a student on a budget that’s tighter than your waistband MEAGHAN MORTON Feature Editor Students wanting to get the most out of their student ID, look no further. Downtown Kilgore and many other places are filled with student discounts. With a Ranger Card that was received at the beginning of the semester, students can use it at many local restaurants and businesses to apply those discounts.
Some of the places around town include The Charburger Stockade, which has a student special. It’s the #5, a regular hamburger that comes out to $5.20. Add an extra 75 cents for cheese. Then there is the Kilgore staple The Back Porch. This restaurant is within walking distance from campus and offers 10 percent off any regular order, meaning the discount does not apply to any specials. The Burrito Shop offers free
drinks to students during the week, as long as they are enjoyed in the shop. Food is not the only thing you can get discounts on around Kilgore. Many places offer discounts on services as well. Students can receive discounts on hair cuts. Hair Fair Salon offers 20 percent off any hair service with a student ID. Specials include $35 partial 6 pack highlights, $17 haircuts for adults, and $8 haircuts for kids. If a little glow is what
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you are looking for, head down to Tanline. There students can take $10 off a tanning package. For a little entertainment, grab some friends and go to the Four Star Cinema down the road. On Tuesdays to get into most shows it is $4, and a popcorn and drink combo is $2.50. Students are also offered a $2 off discount here all week. Benefits from having your Ranger card also apply around campus. Students get discounted
tickets for theatre productions, can attend athletic events for free, and enjoy workout facilities with a gym membership at the Parks Fitness Center. Discounts can be found anywhere, although some searching may be required. Anywhere you go, ask if they offer a student discount. The worst the workers can say is no, and you might just find some great savings.
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DUSTIN TAYLOR Staff Writer n 9/15: Theft report from a dorm room, fight at flag football game n 9/16: Alcohol in quad room, stolen backpack which was later retrieved (grabbed the wrong backpack) n 9/17: Two separate counts of vehicle damage, assisted KPD on Henderson Blvd. n 9/18: $100 taken from a wallet, disorderly conduct n 9/21: Criminal mischief (car was keyed), assisted fire department with a possible panic attack
SGA seeks new members KATHRYN AGEE Executive Editor The Student Government Association met last Thursday to discuss homecoming details and schedule changes. Five people attended. Members applying for leadership positions submitted applications. Interviews for the positions will be held shortly. Ideas and themes for the homecoming pep rally on Wednesday, Oct. 21, were discussed. A theme will be chosen for the week with different events taking place every day. The possibility of changing meeting days to Mondays was discussed. After reviewing member’s schedules, a decision will be made. After a permanent schedule is established, meetings will be held every other week. Members will keep in touch between meetings by email and text. Ticket appeals will be done every other week. For more information on the club, contact Pedro Robles at roblpedr1370@go.kilgore.edu.
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Hannah Jordan What are you currently studying? I am currently undecided on what my major is going to be, so right now I am just getting my basics out of the way.
Hometown: Kilgore Age: 18 Classification: Freshman Why did you start singing in church student ministry band?
Who is your role model and why?
It was a huge need in our our youth ministry at the time, and I felt
My role model has always been my Nanny. She has a huge heart for her family and such a strong love for the Lord.
God was leading me to be the main vocalist. Have you always liked to sing?
What is something your Nanny always says to you? Be patient, and enjoy the chase! What is your favorite food to eat? Steak and baked potato from Texas Roadhouse, of course! What is your favorite thing to do outside of school? I absolutly love being a part of my youth group. My church has become my second family and I love how close-knit I have become to others through worship and fellowships.
Yes, but my insecurity held me back from singing in front of others. Finally, a song was laid on my heart and I built up enough courage to share it with my church. What is one interesting thing about you that not a lot of people know? I love to draw and paint. If you were on “The Voice,” whose team would you choose and why? I would choose Team Blake because he is hilarious! He has won the most, and I really like how he coaches.
PTK sets informational meeting MADELINE GREENE Staff Writer Anyone interested in joining Phi Theta Kappa should attend a meeting at noon, Friday, Oct. 23, in the Communication-Automotive Building, Room 104. Information about the program will be available to students who meet the requirements. Information will also be available for students who are interested in applying for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The foundation will select up to 85 students who are planning on transferring to a 4-year university next fall. The scholarship is worth up to $40,000 per year and may be used toward tuition, living expenses, books, and other fees. Students who have been enrolled at and attended a 4-year university are not eligible for the scholarship. For more information, contact Michelle Daniels at mdaniels@ kilgore.edu.
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Watson Library turns the page on outdated facility ALEX JACOBO Staff Writer By now most students have noticed all the construction
around campus; naturally many questions arise as to when the construction will be finished and what exactly is being built. Dr.
Mike Turpin, vice president of instruction, answered questions about the library project and some of the new features KC students can
expect to see. What are some the anticipated upgrades for students? Well, for starters, it will have a more open
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KC library renovations are currently under way. The work being done by Transet Co. is projected to be completed by December.
space, new computers, lounge areas and charging stations. Turpin also confirmed the rumors of a coffee bar coming to KC. However, he did clarify it would not be Starbucks coffee as many students had hoped. Nevertheless, this is no reason for students to be disappointed because the coffee bar will have a lot of different options and flavors of coffee and even some possible packaged food items. Students can also expect to have increased Wi-Fi signal availability in the library with the addition of more hotspots. For the students’ convenience, a new set of restrooms is being built on the first floor as opposed to the old layout which required a trip to the second floor to use the facilities. Lounge areas with soft seating are also available around the first floor with many charging stations close by. What will the second floor look like? The staircase will be glassed in, with two entrance doors at the top in order to subdue the noise and commotion of the downstairs section of the library.
Two computer classes will also be taught on the second floor, so there will be two new classrooms along with a conference room and several individual study rooms for those who prefer to study independently. Turpin also emphasized the importance of keeping the second floor area tidy, therefore neither food nor drinks will be allowed. Finally, when can students expect to see all of these upgrades? “According to our most recent update there is no reason for it to not be ready by the end of December,” Turpin said. But even if it’s finished by the end of December there will still be a lot of work involved with moving everything from the Whitten Applied Technology Building back to the newly remodeled Watson Library. So realistically speaking the library will be up and running a few weeks into the spring semester. Ultimately, the goal is to build an inviting place with an environment that is not only conducive to learning, but is also somewhere students can feel comfortable.
KC Longview expansion to take in more downtown property LUCY LOPEZ Staff Writer After approval by the Longview City Council, KC-Longview campus is set to commence a $19 million expansion in the downtown area that will carry on over the next several years. “We have tremendous growth potential at KCLongview,” said, Bill Holda, KC president. “The KC Board has given a vote of confidence by allowing us to acquire some property in Longview, and the LEDCO Board allocation of $1 million to this project is another show of faith.” In order to bring this expansion plan to fruition, Dr. Julie Fowler, KCLongview dean, has been working for years to acquire the approval of the City of Longview’s Historic Preservation Commission, Longview’s Planning and Zoning Board, and finally the city council. “The first hurdle was with the Historic Preservation Commission,” Fowler said. “Since most of the KC-Longview campus is under Longview’s South Main Ordinance, we had to work with the group to get their blessing to proceed with our expansion. Part
of the South Main district that our campus occupies is now considered a higher education overlay district. This makes it much easier when the college purchases property.” The first phase includes an establishment of a Culinary Arts Instructional Facility and construction of an Industrial Maintenance Technology building, which will feature a Pipefitting and Plumbing program. It is expected to be completed by Spring or Fall of 2017. “The wonderful thing is that we have a plan in place and know how to proceed each step of the way,” Fowler said. “The people with whom I have talked are excited and consider this expansion to [be] transformational. I want to provide more opportunities for students.” Fowler says students should expect minimal disturbance during the initial additions, and also emphasizes a stronger relationship with Longview as a result of this project. “It is not my intention to compare or compete with the Kilgore campus,” Fowler said. “The city of Longview will be enhanced by the expansion of KC-Longview.”
KC Longview renovations are set to be completed by fall 2017.
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Rangers continue Intramural sports inspire team spirit fall competition
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A KC student and member of the Hot Boyz scurries away rom the irty prite de enders to later score a touchdown on the first possession o the ag ootball game played at t ohn emorial tadium he Hot Boyz went on to win by a score o - 0 AJANI MCCOY Staff Writer Whether you live on campus or don’t, KC still wants every student to have the ultimate college experience. Students living on campus find many ways to connect with other students who live on campus whether that’s hanging out in the Devall Student Center Game Room or in each other’s dorm room. At KC, they also offer intramural sports such as flag football, dodgeball and volleyball. On Tuesday nights at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium, one can often find flag
football games. The stadium is located on the corner of Harris and Martin Streets, less than a mile south of the main campus. This week, the team “Dirty Sprite” beat “The Hot Boyz.” They then played another game against “The Black Panthers” and lost. Another popular activity is Indoor Soccer from 6 to 8:45 p.m. on Mondays in the carpeted gym of the Parks Fitness Center on campus. For more opportunities to participate in intramural events, or to get more involved in campus activities, call Edward Williams at 903-988-7520.
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Keke Johnson, #17, slides into third base or a sa e call he angers will play their last home games o the all season at 11 a m and 1 p m aturday ct 10 at tream-Flo Field in Kilgore
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Bulldogs Cage Rangers KC falls to 2-3 on the season after lopsided loss to NC DEVIN BROOKS Sports Editor In the 70th meeting between the KC Rangers and the Navarro College Bulldogs, the Bulldogs came out the victors defeating the reeling KC Rangers 3617. The Bulldogs improve their all-time record versus KC to 38-31-1 since the first meeting between these teams in 1964. The Rangers also improve their home record to 42-5 since the start of the 2007 season. This was the 50th game out the 70 games played between these teams that the final score has been more than six
points. This also ends KC’s winning streak of three games against Navarro, dating back to 2012. KC (2-3) overall, (0-2) conference is not ranked in the national polls anymore, and are looking for some kind of motivation that they can use for positive fuel down the road. Wide receiver Jaylen Fails, who is the third-string quarterback, got his first start against the Bulldogs. However, his receivers would be limited. Garrett Barton was limited in the game due to a foot injury. His other go-to receiver, Joe Lewis, suffered a foot injury during pregame warmups and was ruled inactive
for the entire game. Fails would have to depend on receivers Reshod Williams, Cameron Fisher, and Kyle McBride to pick up the slack. Both teams’ defensive units dominated the game in the first half. Both teams also switched possessions twice before points were scored. Navarro’s running game was the only bright spot for them in the first half. Running back Josh Cleveland broke off two runs of 39 and nine setting up the Bulldogs inside the 20-yard line. The KC defense held and forced the Bulldogs to kick a 37-yard field goal which was made by kicker Patrick O’ Brien making the score 3-0 with 5:10 left
in the first quarter. KC answered on a long 14 play 67-yard drive during their next possession when kicker Troy Duran connected on a 39-yard field goal evening up the score at 3 with 11 minutes left in the first half. NC would score two more times before the half on a safety and a 5-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Devlin Isadore to running back Marcus Anderson. Those two scores made the halftime score 12-3 in favor of Navarro. KC scored its first touchdown of the game when quarterback Cameron Martin hooked up with Fails for a 32-yard touchdown pass making the score 12-10
early in the third quarter. The Bulldogs would score midway through the third on touchdown pass from Isadore to Del’Michael High. After KC fumbled the blocked field goal in their own end zone the refs awarded NC with a onepoint saftey making the score 19-10. From there NC took the game over. KC scored late in the fourth on a 34-yard touchdown pass from Martin to Martinez Syria making the score 2917. NC scored their next possession on a 37-yard run by Cleveland making the score 36-17. KC’s rushing game was non-existent. They totaled 32 rushes for 62 yards
and no touchdowns. The passing game wasn’t on point either. Martin, Fails and Josh Bolfing all played in this game. Together they went 23-45 with 198 yards, two touchdowns and six interceptions. KC had a total of eight turnovers. Cleveland had 15 carries for 100 yards and scored two touchdowns for the Bulldogs. KC will travel to Miami, Oklahoma to take on the NorthEastern Oklahoma Golden Norsemen. KC needs this game to stay alive in the playoff race. Kickoff will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 in Miami, Oklahoma. The game will be broadcast on kdokradio.com.
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Rangers seek win KC loo s to secure its first con erence win o the season RICHARD NGUYEN Managing Editor The Rangers are coming off back-to-back losses for the first time since the end of the 2014 season when they lost to Tyler Junior College in the regular season finale and Trinity Valley Community College in the playoffs two weeks later. This week KC sets its eyes on conference foe Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College as they travel to Miami, Okla. NEO enters the match up with a 3-2 (1-1) record. The Golden Norseman haven’t allowed an opponent to score more than 33 points on them all year. The two losses on the season are by a total of only three points. NEO lost its season opener at home to College of DuPage by a score of 33-31 and dropped a conference game against the Blinn College Buccaneers with a score of 31-30. KC comes into this game seeking its first conference win of the season. The Rangers are 2-3 (0-2). KC fell out of the top 20 polls last
week after its rather forgetful game against TVCC, and was not able to bounce back against a stout Navarro College team. The last time these two met, the Rangers handily defeated NEO 4313 in Kilgore. This NEO team is a much more experienced bunch than last year’s team though, with their highlight win coming over KC’s crosstown rival, Tyler Junior College. The Rangers will lean heavily on its run defense as they are no strangers to NEO’s Cameron Booty who rushed for 59 yards on 18 carries last season against KC. This year NEO has come into this season with a two- headed running attack, adding in Jesse Gregory to complement Booty in the backfield. The two both average around 80 rush yards per game for the Golden Norsemen. KC continues to struggle on offense, turning the ball over a conference high 19 times through five games. The Rangers played three quarterbacks against Navarro in last week’s match up; each throwing for two
interceptions. The Rangers have had difficulties with the passing attack up to this point. KC has no true starting quarterback and the injuries to the offensive side of the ball has taken a toll on its offense. Quarterback Josh Bolfing has had health issues throughout the season, but has been cleared to play. Receiver Garrett Barton’s play is limited due to his foot injury that he suffered against TVCC, and receiver Joe Lewis is out for the season with a broken foot. The Rangers will have to depend on their backup receivers to pick up the slack. The Rangers will have to rely on their running game to open their offense for them. With the season in full swing, the Rangers will need to win this match up if they hope to make the playoffs this year. The Rangers have only missed the playoffs twice since JJ Eckertt took over as head coach in 2007. KC will face off against NEO at 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 3 in Miami, OK. The game can be heard locally on KDOK 105.3 FM and on the TuneIn radio app under KDOK.
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Coach Hoberecht to speak at Nike Champion Clinic DEVIN BROOKS Sports Editor KC men’s head basketball coach Brian Hoberecht was given the honor of being a clinician at the Nike Championship Basketball Clinic which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Okla. Hoberecht is set to enter his eighth season as the head coach of the KC Rangers and he looks to add more success to the legacy he has built at KC. Hoberecht has a 73-21 record over his last three basketball seasons. In those three seasons, Hoberecht has had numerous players advance to Division 1 and Division 2 colleges. Hoberecht also coached a KC team in 2012 that participated in the National Junior College Athletic Association Championship Tournament. Notable players who Hoberecht
recently coached include: Jonathan Milligan, Pittsburg University; Tom “Bush” Wamakota, Wichitia State University; Jamarcus Weatherspoon, Texas State University; Kalif Wright, Miami of Ohio; and Stefan Moody, Ole Miss University. Hoberecht is set to speak at the clinic from 1:30 to 2;30 p.m. He is very humble and excited about another opportunity to represent KC on a national stage. “My opportunity to be a clinician at the Nike Championship Clinic will give Kilgore College and our program some great national exposure,” Hoberecht said. “I am looking forward to sharing and learning from the coaches who are at the event,” he added. “I believe that giving back to the game is very important and this is one area in which I enjoy being involved.”
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ONE IN FOUR College sexual assault
Recent nationwide survey reveals the shocking prevalence of college campus sexual assault TIPS ON HELPING FROM “IT’S ON US” CAMPAIGN AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT n Talk to your friends honestly and openly about sexual assault. Remove the taboo and stigma and open up a conversation about it. Don’t be afraid to go to a friend, family member, teacher or someone else you can trust for help. n Don’t just be a bystander. If you see something, intervene in any way you can. Find a way to alert authorities. n Trust your gut. If something looks like it might be a bad situation, it probably is. Find some help immediately, whether you consider it an emergency or not. n Be direct. Ask someone who looks like they may need help if they are all right. Look after them for as long as you possibly can until you are sure of their safety. n Get someone to help you if you see something suspicious. Depending on your location, ask a friend, teacher, bartender, or host to help step in. n Keep an eye on someone who has had too much to drink. Know the person may be putting themselves in danger and could need your help. n If you see someone who is too intoxicated to consent, enlist their friends to help them leave safely. Don’t just leave them alone or let someone unknown see them out. n Recognize the potential danger of someone who talks about planning to target another person at a party. Even if they are joking, take this as a sign that something serious could potentially occur. Tina Marie Reed and Kaelie Wike / THE FLARE
Results from one of the most extensive studies on college campus sexual assault were released on Sept. 21. The study surveyed 150,000 students at 27 colleges and universities. The New York Times reported that the survey, conducted by the Association of American Universities, discovered that 27.2 percent of female college seniors said that since entering college, they had experienced some kind of unwanted sexual contact with force or incapacitation, ranging from touching to rape. 13.5 percent of those women had experienced penetration or oral sex. The study also found that one-third of college senior women had experienced unwanted sexual contact with no force or incapacitation but with coercion or lack of consent. Several respected colleges had the highest rates of sexual assault, including 34.6 percent of college senior women at Yale, 34.3 percent at the University of Michigan and 29.2 percent at Harvard. Men experienced lower, but still significant rates of sexual assault. 8.6 percent of male seniors surveyed said they had experienced some kind of unwanted sexual contact, including 2.9 percent who said they had experienced penetration or oral sex. In 2014, President Obama led the first White House task force on college campus sexual assault, the “It’s On Us” campaign. He said, “It is on all of us to reject the quiet tolerance of sexual assault and to refuse to accept what’s unacceptable.” For more information on the program, visit www.itsonus.org. For help coping with sexual assault and its aftermath, visit www.notalone.gov.
n Be aware if someone is trying to intoxicate, isolate, or corner someone else. This is a major warning sign of assault, and can put someone’s life in great danger. n Get in the way by creating a distraction, drawing attention to the situation, or separating them. Redirecting the assailant’s attention will distract them from their task at hand. They will see someone else knows their plan who cares about the victim’s well being. n Understand that if someone does not or cannot consent to sex, it’s rape. Being intoxicated, unconscious or too afraid to say no to an assailant does not make rape any less serious or acceptable. n Never blame the victim. They are overtaken by their assailant and put into a state of fear and numbness while the crime is being committed. Some are physically weak, intoxicated or drugged and cannot defend themselves against their rapist. They then have to live with stigma. Do not make their life worse by implying that the victim was responsible for a crime. Anyone willing to take advantage of a person unable to defend themselves is the one at fault. Tips from www.itsonus.org
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POP CULTURE
HISTORY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS n 1957 - A study titled “Male Sex
Agression on a University Campus” is published sociologists Clifford Kirkpatrick and Eugene Kanin of Indiana University. In it, they explore the idea of men using secrecy and stigma to pressure and exploit women.
n 1975 -
The phrase “date rape” is first used in print in the book “Against Our Will: Men, Women and Rape” by American feminist, journalist, author and activist Susan Brownmiller.
study of rape, surverying 7,000 students at 25 schools. The study found that 7.7 percent of male students had engaged in or attempted forced sex, and almost none considered it a crime.
n 1990 - The Clery Act is passed
by Congress. It states that crime rates on campuses must be recorded and available. It was named for Jeanne Clery, a 19-yearold Lehigh Univeristy student who was raped and mudered in her campus hall of residence in 1986.
2008 - University of the Pacific n 1982 - Ms. Magazine publishes an n basketball player Beckett Brennan reports article titled “Date Rape: A Campus Epidemic?”
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Psychology professor Mary Koss conducts the first large scale
her rape to the college’s judicial board. The men who raped her recived punishments ranging from expulsion to suspension. Her ordeal was featured on “60 Minutes.”
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The Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act, or SaVE Act, is put into effect. The new amendment to the Clery Act calls for more transparency, rights for victims, standards in conduct proceedings, and campus wide prevention education.
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The article “A Rape on Campus” by Sabrina Erdely is published in Rolling Stone magazine. It alleged that members of a fraternity at the University of Virginia viciously raped a woman. The article was later debunked and retracted, and was named by the Poynter Institute as the “Error of the Year” in journalism.
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“Religious tolerance is something we should all practice; however, there have been more persecution and atrocities committed in the name of religion and religious freedom than anything else.” — Walter Koenig
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eligion is seen by some as unnecessary to college life, claiming it threatens the college’s intellectual structure. Others think schools and churches should be kept separate. In Texas, most students were raised in a religious household and wish to carry their faith into their college career. On the KC campus, many different spiritual organizations coexist peacefully. Students don’t know how good they have it here. In 2006, a student at Missouri State University was accused of violating the school’s standards when she refused to take part in an assignment that required students to write letters to the Missouri Legislature in support of homosexual adoption. In 2009, a student studying counseling from Eastern Michigan University was expelled after refusing to see a client in a homosexual relationship. She was told to change her beliefs or face expulsion. All students should feel welcome to express their beliefs on campus, and should not be forced by anyone to change or modify them for anyone else’s benefit. However, they should also realize that other people on campus will have different beliefs from their own. Part of the experience of college is getting to know people from different backgrounds and learn about other ways of life. Instead of looking at someone who doesn’t share the same beliefs Were your religious beliefs formed by your upbringing or did you discover your faith on your own?
“They were partly formed by my parents, raising me in the church, but I decided on my own to actually believe and take Jesus as my savior in high school.”
“They were formed by my mother.”
“They were formed by my upbringing.”
Delvante Fluellen Gladewater sophomore
Elvira Aguayo Longview freshman
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as threatening, people should embrace the many differences in our cultures and learn from them instead of judging. The best thing about having so many varied religious institutions on the KC campus is the opportunity for students from all backgrounds to work together for the betterment of the community and school. Religious groups can put aside their specific beliefs to work together and provide food for college students, such as the BSM, Wesley, and Tri-C do on a weekly basis. They can work together to provide aid for the homeless, which the Secular Student Alliance plans on doing aside the campus ministries. As long as religious beliefs are not rooted in hate and do not limit or discriminate against others, there is nothing wrong with expressing beliefs on campus. Religious scholar and nun Sister Joan Chittester said, “Every religion says there’s one God. Now, if that is true, why would we expect the message to be different everywhere? Why wouldn’t we understand that this one God would have one message? That one message often gets lost in the divisions individuals create. Still, the message is clear and powerful, regardless of individual belief systems. That God has different faces and different tongues, but the message that always comes through is going to be compassion. It’s going to be honesty. It’s going to be love.”
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et me tell you about the best relationship I have in my life right now. It isn’t with a significant other or family member. As a matter a fact, it’s with my faith. Not my religion, but my faith. You see, Webster defines religion RICHARD as “a belief in and NGUYEN worship of a god or Managing Editor gods.” While this is true for me to some extent, my faith is so much more than that. Faith to me shows commitment, loyalty, and above all else, love. I know plenty of good people who have little faith in their religion. They have got it all mixed up. Religion comes from your mind; we have over 100 different religions across the world that mean virtually nothing to the people who claim those religions. Faith, however, comes from your heart. It’s not something you can fake; it’s not something you are ashamed of. In fact, when you meet someone with strong faith in themselves, it’s contagious. You want to find out what they’re doing and how they’re living. This contagious feeling is what led me to the faith that I have today. It wasn’t always like this for me. I remember having no faith, no beliefs, and nothing to lean on when times got hard. Religion was always something I always tried to avoid. I mean, look at those “religious freaks!” They’re always trying to get you to come to church with them and get you to admit your sins. I remember the first time I met someone who valued their faith over their religion. He didn’t question my atheist beliefs and he didn’t pester me with his Christian views. This was the first time I had experienced something like this. The very next Sunday I asked him if I could go to church with him. There I saw people that valued their faith above anything else. No one was religious, but they were faithful. Faithful to something much greater than a pastor, or a church building, they were faithful to God. I had never seen anything like this before. So often people will get their religious views mixed with their faith. Stop doing that, no one likes when you smack them across the face with the Bible and tell them to read it. When you force your religion upon someone they are going to run away from it. How about showing them your life. Show them your faith; show that you are more than just a believer. Let your faith resonate through your life. Then, that is when people start to ask about your beliefs. If we keep pressing religion onto people, it gives Christians a bad name. Live your life so full of faith that others have no choice but to ask, “Man, where do they go to church?” or “Wow, how are they always so happy?” It’s simple. Lift your faith above your religion. That is when you will start to reach out to more people. Allow your actions to be your words, and the rest will take care of itself.
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Healthy snacking tips for students MEAGHAN MORTON Features Editor Sluggish, tired, and sick are the feelings that come along when eating too much fast food. While it is convenient, cheap, and fast, it is not the healthiest option for a college student on-thego. A study published in the “Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior” found that 59 percent of students at a midsize university in Oregon were food insecure at some point in the previous year. That means they had limited of uncertain access to nutritious and safe food, according to Healthline News. KC Culinary Arts instructor, Chef Kat Jackson, works with students on incorporating being healthy and food in her nutrition class. “Today we are going to make some hummus, it’s a spread. Great for sandwiches, very healthy. We are also going to make some roasted chickpeas that are going to act like a spicy peanut snack,” Jackson said. “Edamame, we are doing that as well, and that’s another crunchy snack that could be substituted for chips. We will also be making granola.” She also said planning is key to keeping a diet healthy. “It is hard to do. You can’t go into many convenience stores and buy a healthy snack,” Jackson said. Jackson visited a fast food place that sold burritos because she was very hungry. After she was done eating, she became curious, went to the website of the place that made the burrito and found something shocking. “It was 85 percent of my daily fat intake! You could just eat out one time a day, and be done for the day,” Jackson said. Another one of Jackson’s tips for students was to make healthy snacks ahead of time, and a lot of them.
“Preparing things in advance is a great idea,” she said. “The edamame and chickpeas would be a great thing to make at home in bulk, same with the granola. Something to snack on.” For the dorm residents, using a microwave is an option. “There’s all sorts of things you can do now in a microwave,” Jackson said. “You can do different grains in the microwave, Quinoa is a really good choice. Full of fiber and protein, and I believe they have the packets in the grocery store that have the microwavable directions.” Jackson also began talking about healthy trends in food such as the vegan and vegetarian lifestyles and many others, including the Paleo diet. “It’s what it sounds like, it’s a caveman’s diet,” she said. “The thing behind that is going back to kind of what the cavemen ate. It’s very specific. There are certain vegetables you can’t have. It’s in-depth.” For students that have always wondered what gluten or being gluten free was, gluten is a part of wheat. “Being gluten-free means no wheat. You can’t eat bread or anything that contains flour,” Jackson said. “A lot of people are kind of gluten intolerant more so than having an allergy. Some people have a very serious gluten allergy and just cannot have any in their diet at all. Some people are just doing it as a diet, a lifestyle change, because it’s healthier.” For students looking to get healthy, or make a lifestyle change with their eating habits, look into healthy ways to become healthy. It may sound redundant, but trying fad diets can be very damaging to the body. Be very careful when making a diet change. But these healthy snacks: chickpeas, edamame, hummus and granola should fit right in with a healthy diet.
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