Thursday, September 12, 2019 // Volume 119 - No. 1 the The students voice since 1901

See Tarnished Brass See Volleyball Bulletin Pg. 3 Pg. 8 Fall 2019 Semester kicks off with various renovation projects

Khalid Ghanchi Staff Writer This fall semester, Emporia State students are greeted with renovations all around cam- pus. The biggest of them being the Morse project. “The plan to save Abigail was one that made financial sense,” said Cass Coughlin, di- rector of residential life. “That particular building had the least maintenance needed, and as the first campus residents hall, (it’s) part of the history.” The housing master plan, which started in the fall of 2016, includes renovations and additions in Morse hall, Visser hall, Roosevelt hall and the Memorial Union. The construction of Morse hall has been a topic of con- versation since 2010. Morse has been part of the campus for over a century. It was originally Cass Coughlin, director of residential life stands in front of a Morse renovation sign to explain the project to community members on Aug. 28. Northeast Morse is in the process of complete demolition while the original Morse hall prepares for complete renovation. It is currently see RENOVATION page 7 unknown what will happen with Central Morse, according to Coughlin. Margaret Mellott | The Bulletin

Associated Student Government planning safety walk

Margaret Mellott ate meeting,” said Paul Frost, actually be Hornet announce- the merger of Cengage and pricing.” Editor-in-Chief ASG president and senior ac- ments being released just to McGraw-Hill,” Frost said. This resolution passed 22 counting major, “That’s where get student involvement...It’s a “The textbook market would in favor, 0 opposed and 0 ab- The Associated Student we will walk around campus great way to get involved and become too small, raising stentions. Government will hold their and identify areas that maybe have your voice heard about textbook prices even higher. “This is just one of our ways annual safety walk following aren’t safe for the students or the safety of our campus.” Something that the students of reaching out to say ‘This the next senate meeting on whatever it may be.” Senate resolution 20002, advisory committee within shouldn’t happen,’” Frost said. Sept. 19. Students are welcome to at- a resolution opposing the Board of Regents has The next ASG meeting will “I just wanted to put on tend the walk. Cengage and McGraw-Hill done in the past years is they be at 5:15 p.m. on Sept. 19 in the your radar about the campus “We’ve invited administra- textbook merger, was passed submitted a survey that stu- senate chambers on the third safety walk that’s gonna be tors to attend, and then sena- favorably. dents are already paying sig- floor of the Memorial Union, on Sept. 19 following the sen- tors go,” Frost said. “There will “There’s a lot of fear with nificant amounts in textbook according to emporia.com.

The Bulletin changes print publication Karst joins governor’s office as schedule, increases Web presence communications coordinator A recent Emporia State secretary, at the governor’s of- graduate and former editor of fice in Topeka. the campus newspaper, The Karst duties include help- The Bulletin Print Dates Bulletin, has been named com- ing the team handle press in- munications coordinator for quiries, write press releases, September October November Gov. Laura Kelly. draft speeches, and post to so- Rayna Karst, who gradu- cial media. ated with a bachelor’s degree “We were pleased to wel- 26 17 14 in English and a minor in come Rayna to the team as our Journalism in 2018, began her new communication coordi- job in August. She is part of a nator,” Dena Sattler, director 31 three-person communications of communications, said in a team, including the director of Infographic by Kalliope Craft | The Bulletin communications and the press see KARST page 7

ad revenues (which all news- Margaret Mellott ad revenues and changing papers have experienced in Editor-in-Chief readerships, have reduced their publication schedules or the past few years) and a re- Since 1901, The Bulletin has changed their delivery meth- duction in our fee allocation Corky’sCorky’s FuzzyFuzzy FriendsFriends been a voice for the students at ods. The Wichita Eagle, for two years ago by Associated Emporia State. example, recently announced Student Government. As technology has changed, it would stop Saturday publi- Despite many cost-saving Breed the newspaper has changed cation, but put more resources measures implemented in the with it. The newspaper’s cur- into a weekend package edi- intervening time period—and Pit Mix rent website is something that tion. And, the Emporia Ga- an emergency grant last se- would have been undreamed zette dropped carrier delivery mester by Students Affairs— Age of just a couple of generations in May in favor of postal deliv- we face the unpleasant task ago. ery. So, too, must the The Bulle- of having to make significant 1 year Now, esubulletin.com— tin adapt to a changing media cuts. along with the newspaper’s landscape. The question was whether Fee social media presence—are As of this semester, we will we would keep the weekly integral parts of our cover- reduce our print publication print schedule as it has been $25 age, supplementing but not schedule to every other week for the past decade, or wheth- replacing the traditional print during the semester. This will er we would reduce coverage. She is super friendly editions. The focus groups we be an experiment in saving Our decision is to cut back on have conducted over the past printing costs, as well as a way the print edition, but to contin- with lots of energy! few years tell us that students to channel more resources into ue the vigorous, independent like having the print edition. our online presence. coverage we’re known for. We do, too. The cost-cutting measure is The print edition will con- Those interested in adopting Jada should fill out an application to adopt at the Emporia But many regional news- made necessary by a combina- tinue to be delivered on Thurs- Kansas Animal Shelter, 1216 Hatcher St. Jada, like all animals at the shelter, was picked up as a stray. | The Bulletin papers, faced with declining tion of two things: declining see PRINT page 7 Infographic by Kalliope Craft 2 NEWS The Bulletin | SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 Kappa Delta Chi to resume recruitment next semester cording to Lendcy Reyes, chap- (our) scholarship,” Reyes said. everyone,” Reyes said. Vanessa Pruitt Police ter president and senior business “ N e x t s e m e s t e r w e w i l l b e Members played sand volley- Staff Writer major. recruiting.” ball at a social on Sept. 6 at Sonic Kappa Delta Chi, a primar- “This semester we just decid- The scholarship, ‘My Dream, Drive-In. Reports ily Latina sorority, suspended ed to focus more on the chapter My Future’ was created in 2018 Their next social event will be recruitment this semester, ac- itself, since we recently launched to help DREAMers, minor im- a picnic at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 20. migrants who have been grant- The location has not been an- ed residency status, according nounced. Logs from ESU to Mayra Murillo, chapter vice Julissa Razo, chapter trea- Police and Safety president, standards officer and surer and senior nursing ma- senior sociology major. jor, said that the sorority brings Sept. 4 “It’s open to everyone, but we more awareness of diversity to Officer responded to a fire do place a special focus on stu- the campus. alarm call in Singular Trusler dents who don’t receive FAFSA “Emporia is almost half His- Zone 215. No problem was or other student aid,” Murillo panic, but we don’t get that rep- found. said. resentation on campus,” Razo Cram Science Hall fire According to Reyes, they said. “Kappa Delta Chi gives that zone 151. Officer reset faulty wanted to help students through community a say in the student alarm. their education. body and representation.” Singular Trusler zone 1 “We wanted to provide at The sorority also partners and 215 fourth floor North least one scholarship, so they with local schools and commu- stairway pull station and don’t have to come up with too nity organizations. fourth floor duct detector. much money out of pocket,” Reyes said she enjoyed their Unknown mechanical error Reyes said. “It’s our way to help recent partnership with Logan and technician looking into them get by in school, even if it’s Avenue Elementary. it. just $1,000.” “We started a girls-only pro- Diana Kuhlman reported In lieu of recruitment, the so- gram focused on mostly 4th and a parking problem at Gold rority is hosting Project Penguin 5th graders,” Reyes said. “We Lot 9 Gold parking #7. Park- for interested students, Reyes talked about things you wouldn’t ing enforcement issued a said. normally talk about during citation. “We’re trying to keep them in- school like bullying, consent, Officer assisted Emporia volved since we’re not recruiting and self-image.” Police Dept. with an attempt this semester, to make sure we’re Reyes, Murilla and Razo to locate suspect at 1100 East what they want,” Reyes said. all mentioned the positive im- St. Reference a foot chase by Reyes added that Kappa Del- pact the sorority has had on the PD. ta Chi is open to everyone, not their personal and professional Sept. 5 just Latina students. development. Female subject requested “We like to say that we’re La- “I’m really glad I joined,” said Kappa Delta Chi plays sand volleyball at their social event on Sept. to speak to an officer in- re 6. Their next social event will be a picnic at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 20. tino founded and multicultur- Razo. “It’s great to be around oth- gards to giving the football The location has not be determined. Vanessa Pruitt | The Bulletin ally grounded, so we’re open to er empowered women.” team cookies after the game. Officer directed subject on what to do. Residental Assistant Drew Losey reported a suspicious Faculty Senate addresses updates odor coming from the 6 th floor of South Towers. Officer tioned, as it will be kicking off will be placed on a plaque thing that may come down Lucas Lord was unable to find the cause soon. outside Corky’s Cupboard,” the pipeline.” Staff Writer of the odor. “It’s our annual food com- Frost said. The faculty affairs com- Officers engaged in a com- Faculty Senate held their petition with Washburn Ru- Gregory Schneider, Facul- mittee reported that they are munity contact with subjects first meeting for the -semes ral where we raise perishable ty Senate president and social working on allowing shorter at the Tailgating areas. ter Sept. 3. Points of the dis- and nonperishable food items sciences professor, mentioned times to be made available for Officers checked welfare cussion were the Labor Day for Corky’s Cupboard,” said the Kansas Board of Regents the parking meters around on a male subject who hit his storms, Can the Bods, and Paul Frost, Associated Stu- may be passing down changes the union for activities. head right outside of the tick- staggered enrollment. dent Government president regarding an increase in Open “Staggered enrollment et booth on the West side of “I’d like to say we’ve had a and senior accounting ma- Educational Resources to be this year will start on October Welch Stadium. He advised very smooth first two weeks,” jor. “There needs to be more made more readily available sixth for seniors, (the) seventh that he was going to New- said David Cordle, provost. collaboration across depart- for students. for juniors and sophomores man Regional Hospital to get “That is until the night when ments to help raise our total “They’re still meeting this and the eighth for freshman,” checked out. half the roof blew off Visser amount…We will be challeng- year, so nothing has been said Shelly Gehrke, assistant Trusler Residential Com- hall. As you may know, it was ing departments to raise $156 distributed yet, but that’s a provost. “We wanted to start plex fire alarms went off. -Me a mess, and still is to some w h i c h w i l l c o u n t t o w a r d s t h e big thing,” Schneider said. on the weekend since seniors chanical error. extent, but our facilities folks competition.” “There’s also the issue of the should know what they need Officer completed depos- were on it very quickly and ASG will be distributing bachelor degree being rede- to take and it gets them to start its for Business Office and have at least a temporary jars to collect money on Oct. 4 fined. There’s supposed to thinking about it earlier.” Parking Dept. patch in place now that is se- and the competition between be a two-year pilot program Faculty Senate meets the Sept. 6 cure, so I guess it could have departments will run from to see how this would work, first and third Tuesday of ev- Female student requested been a lot worse than it is.” Oct. 7-18. which would affect how we ery month from 3:30-5:30 p.m. to speak with an officer at The yearly Can the Bods “The department that rais- accept transfers from commu- in the Skyline room of the headquarters. competition was also men- es the most amount of money nity colleges. So, that’s some- Memorial Union. Officer helped direct -traf fic for the football game. Officer completed deposit for the Foundation. Koch day hosted by business school, career services Male student requested to speak with an officer by Khushi Ghanchi some tips and feedback to stu- mock interviews,” Meseke said. views builds skills that employ- Plumb Hall. Staff Writer dents, answering any questions “(We) have them go through a ers are going to be looking for in Officer completed depos- they might have just about work, real feel of what an interview a real career setting,” said Mar- Koch college hosted various its for the Memorial Union internship; (we are) going to do would feel like...and also (give) tina Miller, student assistant at programs on interview tips, re- and Sodexo. a few classroom visits as well to them tips on resume helping career services and a sophomore sume feedback, internship op- Sept. 7 answer any more questions that them make it stand out com- business administration major. portunities and mock interviews Officers caught and re- they might have.” pared to other people.” “By participating in mock inter- from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 5 leased a bat from Plumb Hall. Kalyn Meseke, a Koch college Career Services collabo- views, students can get feedback in Cremer hall. Parents requested welfare accountant and ESU alumna, rated with the business school from people who actually are in- “Koch day is very valuable check for Aaron Kubacka at was working the information and Koch college in organizing volved in the hiring process. This to business students because it’s Schallenkamp East 307. table on first floor. this event and facilitating mock can help ease interview anxiety an opportunity for professionals Officer admitted student, “Practice interview tips, that interviews. and allow students to learn how in the field to provide feedback Debra Fiegembaum, into is kind of what we are doing with “Participating in mock inter- they can respond to questions.” on resumes and interviewing,” King Hall room 8. said Erin Zimmerman, senior Officer provided jump accounting major and former start assistance for KS intern of Koch College. “Koch 683MAU in Sector 7. is a company that cares to help Sept. 8 Emporia State’s students be best Officer assisted KS 343EIL equipped for their lives after with changing a flat tire at college.” 1829 Merchant St. Matt Wallace, a digital trans- Officer checked the formation analyst for Koch col- Trusler Sports Complex. lege, was present on site working Officer checked the Earl with his staff and other students. Center. “We have got a few different Sept. 9 tables (in the first floor of - Cre Officer checked Trusler mer hall),” Wallace said. “There Sport Complex. is an informational booth for Officer provided lock out students to find out about- in assistance for KS 032BWG at ternship and what opportunities King Hall. we have; in Roe Cross room we A Koch employee leads a discussion during their event on Sept. 5. Outside of giving presentations, they Officer engaged in - com are looking over resumes giving also gave tips, helped with resume and held mock interviews. Shelby Hambleton | The Bulletin munity contact with subject outside of Towers. The Bulletin | SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 ENTERTAINMENT 3 From recitals to bar gigs, Tarnished Brass plays across Emporia trumpet player. They have to Swift, bartender. promote them some more,” fest and hope to give them a Faith Burgoon balance their own careers, class “It was pretty impromptu, Swift said. “We are gonna have bigger crowd.” Staff Writer work and rehearsals. and in the future we hope to them come back for October- A brass band full of Empo- “We try to schedule our ria State alumni and students, rehearsals when we all have Tarnished Brass, played on free time,” Cook said. “Unfor- Sept. 4 at Radius Brewing Co. tunately for us, that means The band that started in we devote Sunday evenings to 2017 as a brass quintet includes: rehearsals.” Josh Cook, Javier Chavez, Bob Recitals are very different Haselhuhn, Grant Perkins, Billy from the gigs they’ve played at Bostic, JD Pederson and Adrian bars, such as Radius. They go Ingles. Each member has at- from strictly formal attire with tended classes of some kind at a more solemn atmosphere, to ESU, according to Chavez. a laid back atmosphere where “Around my freshman year, they act as background noise. we played at an event called “I’d say my favorite part, ‘Live in the Lot’ over the sum- aside from being in a group mer,” said Javier Chavez, tenor where everyone is a close saxophone player. “Josh Cook, friend, is probably playing the our lead trumpet player got us music,” Cook said. all together.” Radius Brewing Co. was Working around their happy to have the band there schedules can be a challenge, for their performance and fu- Emporia State students and alumni, play in Tarnished Brass, on Sept. 6 at Radius Brewing Co. Their according to Josh Cook, lead ture events, according to Chad next performance will be this Saturday at Mulready’s Pub. Ziyu Zhang | The Bulletin

About 25 people forced to leave Lawrence homeless shelter LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) the deadline arrived, The Law- were announced. town, which provides showers, and Douglas County signifi- — Homeless advocates in rence Journal-World reported . “We had put together some laundry facilities, water, cof- cantly increased their funding Lawrence say they did what David Miller was one of resource book bags that were fee and snacks. The Drop-in levels for the shelter for 2019 they could for people forced those who had to leave with no full of things like rain jackets, And Respite Center opened in and 2020 but not by as much to leave city’s only overnight idea where he would go. He’s tarps and little things like in- June, said center director Lor- as the shelter requested. City homeless shelter but they are been temporarily sleeping in stant coffee, sunscreen, bug ing Henderson. commissioners indicated they concerned that some of them a nonresidential building with spray, mini first aid kits and Henderson said many of might review the city’s sales had nowhere to go. the owner’s permission but he various things like that,” Yates the people forced to leave the tax receipts early next year to About 25 people left the said the shelter’s closing was a said. “Given some of the cir- shelter don’t have a place to see if it would allow the city to Lawrence Community Shel- blow. cumstances we knew people stay. provide the shelter with addi- ter on Sept. 6 after shelter of- “The bottom fell out and would be facing, those are the “They don’t know what tional money. ficials said financial difficul- I’ve just been really screwed things that would help them they’re doing,” Henderson Shelter board president ties forced them to drop the up,” Miller said. “Like, you the most.” said. “What I’m getting more Thea Perry previously told the number of people it could know, from that point on, I Yates said based on conver- than anything is, ‘Where am I Journal-World the shelter is serve. The shelter announced started having health prob- sations he heard, he expected supposed to go?’ There is not a raising money with the hope in early August that it would lems and dental issues.” some of those who left will be good answer to that.” of being able to increase its reduce its capacity from 125 to The shelter’s assistant di- camping. The shelter reduced its ca- capacity before winter. Perry 65 people. It stopped accept- rector, Kenny Yates, said many There are no other over- pacity because of a funding said the shelter would need ing new guests on Aug. 8 and guests left with donated camp- night homeless shelters in shortfall of hundreds of thou- to raise about $150,000 to pay found alternate arrangements ing supplies, toiletries and Lawrence but homeless peo- sands of dollars and changes for the staff, food and other ex- for others, leaving 25 people bags of snacks that were do- ple can use services during the to what the shelter considers penses needed to increase the with no housing plans when nated after the shelter’s plans day at a drop-in center down- safe staffing levels. The city capacity by just 30 people.

Zoiks! springs into action with workshop, auditions Lucas Lord es, figuring out the pre-show Staff Writer and post show music.” Zoiks!, the improv based According to Cassady and comedy group at Emporia State, Coble, the group has done a held their first workshop for the lot more in recent years to get year last Wednesday night at the word out about events like Bruder theater in preparation the workshop. Cassady said she for auditions. didn’t know about when she was a freshman. “The workshop is for people “I did Improv in the thes- who want a head start in the pian convention for three years audition process,” said Myra in high school and it was some- Cassady, senior recreation ma- thing that was really fun,” said jor. “We’re gonna be going over Jack Jaworski, freshman second- some of the games we play and ary English education major. “It the skills we use that will help seems like a good way to grow people be successful in improv.” Students audition for Zoiks! improv group Sept. 6 in Bruder theater. There are currently 12 members in as an actor and have fun, make the group. Kristin Anderson | The Bulletin About 16 people attended people laugh.” the workshop. Jaworski was one of several “I think the benefit (of hav- Coble said individual growth aren’t the only one on stage, you “I’m the technical director participants who came for the ing workshops) is for people is another valuable aspect of have multiple partners to help for Zoiks!,” said Lucas Coble, ju- workshop in preparation for the who are kind of a bit timid and Zoiks!. build this scene together,” Coble nior theater major. “I’m mainly auditions Sept. 6. haven’t tried it before to get that “I would say the benefit of said. “Its another outlet for you responsible for the technical There are lots of learning op- experience of doing improv joining Zoiks! is growing as to act.” needs that they have, (like) figur- portunities at the workshops, which is super helpful,” Coble an individual…It’s also great The first Zoiks! show will be ing out the lights for their spac- according to Coble. said. for teambuilding because you Oct. 25 in Bruder theater.

bread with a smooth the owners themselves help- and started talking. tzatziki sauce. I also ing out in the kitchen. It’s nice to eat at places got a side of The fries were with a certain level of famil- EMPORIA sweet potato all freshly cut iarity with their customers. I fries. and almost too certainly prefer it to the es- EATS The res- hot, but they had tranged nature of fast food taurant wasn’t Do’B’s received a perfect crunch or anything like a sports bar. too busy for 4 out of 5 forks. to them. The With a fairly priced Buzzin About an early af- flatbread was menu, and a good selection ternoon, and I got my surprisingly filling, much of sandwiches, if you find Do-B’s food in about eight more than normal bread. yourself near campus, you minutes. In the mean- The cinnamon and nutmeg should buzz on over to Do- Lucas Lord time, they were play- went surprisingly well on Bs. A mere couple blocks speaking to someone who ing an episode of the the chicken. away from campus lies one happened to be the father of Adam’s Family. For about $12, of the cornerstones of Em- the owner. I always prefer to eat at it was well worth porian cuisine, Do-B’s. They had a pretty good places where you can see stopping by for Best known for their selection of sandwiches, them cook the food. Having lunch. burgers and philly chees- burgers and melts, and even made food both in front of While I was esteaks, I was interested in a couple vegetarian options. and away from customers, I there, a couple what else they had to offer. I decided on the lighter find that the food is usually football players As a locally owned and Mad Greek, a chicken breast prepared with greater care came in and the operated store, it was sprin- with nutmeg, cinnamon, feta when people can see what owners father kled with regulars, some cheese and onion on flat- you’re doing, especially with recognized them OPINION The Bulletin | SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 4 Staff Ed Don’t let stress control you Whether we realize it or cording to a survey of 67,000 stress: Understand your not, many of our friends, college students in a study stress, identify your sources family members and class- done last September by Har- of stress, recognize how you Student Wellness mates struggle with men- vard Medical School. deal with stress, learn your tal health or mental health On top of moving away own stress signals, recognize Center resources issues. from home for the first time, how you deal with stress, This time of year can college students are faced find healthy ways to man- be very difficult. For many, with higher expectations, age your stress, take care of or of operation they’re still adjusting to life new relationships and any yourself and reach out for on-ri: a.m. - 5 p.m. away from home. For others, number of situations. support. it’s preparing for midterms There are a lot of chal- While paying attention Shede an appointent (because yes, they are in just lenges that can pop up and to your own mental health on-ri: a.m. - 5 p.m. a few weeks). are unavoidable, like tests is imperative, reaching out Whatever it may be, men- and projects. But, it’s really to others that might also be tal health is important for about finding and using struggling is also important. people to pay attention to. healthy coping mechanisms Pay attention to not only source: emporia.edu/student-wellness Balancing work, school, and to minimize the stress. those close to you, but to Infographic by Kalliope Craft | The Bulletin life in general, is no easy In an article from the your classmates. Even if you task. American Psychology As- don’t feel comfortable talk- long way. seem the most healthy, be- One in five college stu- sociation, there are seven ing to someone individually, So, check in on your cause you never know what’s dents consider suicide, ac- main tips to dealing with notifying a teacher can go a friends, even the ones who going on behind the curtain.

Football teams shortening practices: Help or Hinder? Clear your plate first We’ve all experienced that dishes, I was shocked to see a more than they need or can feeling of just being so tired group gorging themselves on finish. As a result, a concern- of doing the same thing that chicken and pizza mere feet ing amount of food is thrown we can’t do it anymore. Often away from a man who was be- away, often untouched. times these players end up ing carried out on a stretcher, Buffets encourage overeat- with the same feeling after do- a man who himself had been ing and wasteful practices. I ing two-a-days. eating minutes ago. have seen children throw up This change will prevent Working at a buffet, you because their parents wanted coaches from overworking feed a lot of people, and you them to eat more,when they their athletes so they can fo- get used to the constant de- clearly didn’t want to. cus on how much their love of mand for food and the need to Seeing a store full of people Faith Burgoon the sport, instead of wishing Lucas Lord clear tables the never-ending continue to eat indifferently for the moment they could lay stream of people who want to after that incident isn’t appe- Opinion Editor Staff Writer down and rest. eat is tireless. tizing. I was told it was noth- It’s a Saturday afternoon in I’ve seen it countless times When I walk into the Seeing a customer nearly ing to worry about, but I can’t late October, you’re geared up with people close to me. Those dining room of the buffet, I die while no one around them help but think that I served in your Emporia State attire: football players just can’t catch am usually prepared to be seemed to care made, recon- someone a heart attack or con- A bright gold hoodie, black a break. Perhaps, by making swarmed by a sea of customers sider my actions. tributed to a clogged artery. skinny jeans and face stick- this change, football players making their way to the stack In its very nature, a buf- For the same amount of ers. You’re pumped and ready will be able to focus more on of fried chicken that was just fet must be able to produce a money, a single, quality meal to support those Hornets. But, being well-rounded students brought out. lot of food, not necessary of rather than something mass will they win or lose? rather than just perpetual mo- I was not prepared to see quality. People come in large produced is sure to be equal- According to a new rule tion machines. three EMTs rush through the groups expecting there to be ly fulfilling. But, buffets will being enforced by both the This may seem like an un- restaurant on their way to re- enough food for everyone to surely continue to reap in NCAA and NAIA, practices are fair rule to those that believe suscitate an elderly customer have seconds, thirds, fourths massive crowds. only allowed to be three hours there shouldn’t be a limit on who seemed to pass out in his and dessert if they choose. All I ask is that you clear long. how many hours the team plate of food. With so much food be- off your plate first and to space Shortening practice does should practice. Coaches Amidst the chaos of the two ing served it’s, unavoidable out your servings. There will in fact help football teams all might only see the aspect of firetruck sirens and clashing that people are going to take always be more food. around the state of Kansas. needing the extra practice to Football along with other win the games throughout the sports who have vigorous season. practices, often forget that While winning looks good these players are student- for the school, it is important YIELD, watch for bikers athletes. Not athlete-students. that these athletes get to fo- The shortening of practice will cus on their well-being. The I don’t know what it is, but cannot begin to express how make more time for academ- main goal should be making people really don’t seem to frightening that is. ics. Whether that be home- them better students while understand that bikers are al- Even with protective gear, work or study time, we are all still being involved in extracur- lowed to share the road with the damage that can be done here for our education. ricular activities. Coaches and cars. by driving a biker off the road The shortening of practice the school overall need to ac- It’s not like the speed limits can be so much more than also helps prevent athletes knowledge that these players across campus are that fast, so you’d think. from becoming burnt-out. are here for their education. slowing down a little more for If you do happen to a biker shouldn’t be an issue, run someone off the road, and neither should moving please always check on them over enough when you pass afterwards. one. Yes, they might yell at you Margaret Mellott Running a biker off the (as they should), but checking Editor-in-Chief road can be a terrifying thing. on someone’s safety is more As a fairly small college For the driver, you’re probably important than your pride. ubit your letter to campus, there are so many dif- angry at the biker and didn’t It’s also not that difficult to ferent forms of transportation really what happens to the make sure you’re following the the ditor today to get from class to class. biker after you run them off law, because when you don’t, Some people drive, oth- the road. you know you get a ticket. Letters to the editor should be no more ers walk and some ride their I can tell you from experi- If you’re a biker, make bikes. than 450 words and can address issues, ence, it’s not a fun thing. When sure you’re also following the However, between bikers I was younger, my dad, sister rules. They’re there for your concerns, ideas or events important to and drivers, you have to be and I used to race bikes, which protection. you. Letters may be edited for careful and remember to share required quite a bit of training. All-in-all, keep a good look the road. One day (thankfully I out not just for your stafety, content and length. So, to both bikers and driv- wasn’t there), my sister and but for the safety of fellow ers, here’s your reminder to dad got ran off the road by students and community email letters to esubulletineditormail.com. lease include your name not be a dick and share the a car full of teenage boys. I members. and students email so we can erify autorsip road.

CONTACT US EDITORIAL STAFF BUSINESS STAFF ADVISOR 1 Kellogg Circle, Emporia, KS 66801 Margaret Mellott Faith Burgoon Gabe Moore Noah Sayers Max McCoy Campus Box 4068 Emporia State Editor-in-Chief Advertising Manager University Opinion Editor Photo Editor Professor 3rd floor Memorial Union, Room 312 Katie Donnelly Kalliope Craft Kim Altis of Journalism Managing Editor Design Editor Business Manager Phone: 620-341-5201 Lauren Plush Fax: 620-341-5865 Office and Distribution [email protected] Manager www.esubulletin.com One free copy per ESU student. Additional copies are $2.00 per issue or $35 for a yearly subscription. The Bulletin | SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 ASSOCIATED PRESS 5 Amanda Adkins kicks Marijuana use by US college off run for Congress students up, highest in 35 years NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. college, the figure was 11%. going back to 1980. So it doesn't in Kansas college students are using "It's the frequent use we're say how common marijuana marijuana at the highest rates most worried about" because use was in the 1960's and 1970's OVERLAND PARK, Kan- 3rd Congressional District. in 35 years, according to a re- it's linked to poor academic — a time when marijuana use sas — A Kansas business Her move sets up a con- port released Thursday. performance and can be det- on college campuses was con- executive with political ties tested GOP primary for the About 43% of full-time col- rimental to mental health, said sidered widespread. to former Republican Gov. right to challenge Davids. lege students said they used John Schulenberg, one of the Marijuana use has been has offi- Former National Down Syn- some form of pot at least once Michigan researchers. rising in college-age kids for cially kicked off her cam- drome Society CEO Sarah in the past year, up from 38%, a College-age adults are the more than a decade. Schulen- paign to challenge freshman Hart Weir opened her cam- University of Michigan survey biggest users of marijuana berg said it seems to be tied to Democratic Rep. Sharice paign in July. found. About 25% said they than any other age group. Use views about risk — in the early Davids. Adkins is a vice president did so in the previous month, among high school students 1990s, about three-quarters Amanda Adkins made for the medical computer up from 21%. has been flat for a few years. of young adults said pot was the announcement Mon- systems firm Cerner Corp. The latest figures are the The 2018 findings are based risky. But last year it was down day. It was expected after She managed Brown- highest levels seen in the an- on responses from about 1,400 to 22%. she filed paperwork last back's successful U.S. Sen- nual survey since 1983. adults age 19 to 22, including The survey also found week with the Federal Elec- ate re-election campaign in About 6% of college stu- 900 who were full-time college about 11% of college students tion Commission creating 2004 and was Kansas Re- dents said they used marijua- students and about 500 who said they vaped marijuana in a campaign committee for publican Party chairwoman na 20 or more times in the past were not. the previous month — more a run for the GOP nomina- when Brownback was elect- month. For adults the same The survey only has com- than double the figure in the tion in the Kansas City-area ed governor in 2010. age who weren't enrolled in parable data on college kids 2017 survey.

Kansas confirms state's first death linked to vaping

WICHITA, Kansas — Kan- pitalized with symptoms that the illnesses are likely associ- to the family of the person ports associated to the na- sas health officials have -con progressed rapidly. ated with chemical exposure. who died," Governor Laura tional lung disease outbreak, firmed the first death in the The Centers for Disease It says no specific substance Kelly said in the news release. including three which they be- state related to an outbreak Control and Prevention says or product has been linked to "Health officials are working lieve to be confirmed or proba- of a lung disease linked to there have been 450 possible all cases, though many cases hard to determine a cause ble cases. The remaining three vaping. cases of lung disease related to involve people who reported and share information to pre- are still under investigation. The Kansas Department vaping reported in 33 states. As vaping THC, marijuana's vent additional injuries. As "It is time to stop vaping." of Health and Environment many as six cases nationwide high-inducing chemical. that work continues, I urge KDHE Secretary Lee Norman said in a news release Tues- have ended in death, includ- Health officials said they do Kansans to be careful. Don't said. "If you or a loved one is day the recent death involved ing the now confirmed Kansas not have detailed information put yourself in harm's way, vaping, please stop. The re- a Kansas resident over the age death. on what specific e-cigarette and please follow the recom- cent deaths across our coun- of 50 who had a history of un- The agency says no evi- products were used by the de- mendations of public health try, combined with hundreds derlying health issues. The dence of infectious diseases ceased patient in Kansas. officials." of reported lung injury cases unidentified patient was - hos have been identified, meaning "Our sympathies go out The state has had six re- continue to intensify."

Man convicted of drug crimes in Lyon County dies at Larned

LARNED, Kan. (AP) — Michael Jared Fancher was Fancher was convicted in Dorado to Larned in February The corrections depart- Kansas prison officials say a pronounced dead Sunday Lyon County in 2018 for pos- and would have been eligible ment and the Kansas Bureau 29-year-old man convicted of afternoon. session with intent to distribute for parole in July 2024. of Investigation are conducting drug crimes in Lyon County An autopsy will be con- methamphetamine. The Kan- He had previous convic- a joint inquiry into Fancher's died at the Larned Correctional ducted to determine Fancher's sas Department of Corrections tions for drug possession and death, which is normal proto- Mental Health facility. cause of death. says he was transferred from El drug sales. col in such cases.

Western Kansas congressman opens Senate bid to block Kobach TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Sen. , who is not weeks ago. to government spending, Also actively campaign- Western Kansas' congress- seeking re-election in 2020. Marshall, who describes and Kansas conservatives ing for the GOP nomination man launched a Senate cam- Kobach, a former Kansas himself as a "fifth-genera- aren't going to support him," are Kansas Senate President paign on Saturday, pitching secretary of state, built a na- tion farm kid," said he is con- said Kobach spokeswoman Susan Wagle, Dave Lind- himself to fellow Republi- tional profile by advocating fident he can win a crowded Danedri Herbert. strom, a Kansas City-area cans as a pragmatic conser- tough immigration policies, GOP primary by building Marshall said he's de- businessman and former vative who can keep the seat though he lost the Kansas on his western Kansas po- termined to fight proposals Kansas City Chiefs player, in GOP hands by thwarting governor's race last year af- litical base. His 1st District from Democrats, such as and Bryan Pruitt, a conser- immigration hardliner Kris ter his take-no-prisoners covers roughly 60 percent "Medicare for All" govern- vative gay commentator. Kobach's bid for the party's style alienated moderate of the state and Dole, Rob- ment health coverage and Matt Schlapp, the American nomination. voters. erts and Kansas' other sena- the sweeping Green New Conservative Union's presi- Two-term Rep. Roger "Nobody is more pro- tor, Republican Jerry Mo- Deal aimed at combatting dent, and Alan Cobb, presi- Marshall entered the race life or pro-Second Amend- ran, all held the House seat climate change. dent and CEO of the Kansas facing some skepticism ment than I am," Marshall previously. Some Republicans ques- Chamber of Commerce, also from the right despite his said. "Am I a kinder, gentler The safe Republican dis- tion whether Marshall can are considering the race. anti-abortion and gun- voice? Probably. Am I go- trict's GOP voters tend to win over the hard right and The Democrats with ac- rights views and a consis- ing work across the aisle to turn out in disproportion- even described him as a tive campaigns are former tent record of voting with solve problems? You bet." ately high percentages in moderate in the weeks be- Rep. Nancy Boyda, former President Donald Trump. Despite his assertion primaries, putting Marshall fore he entered the race. The federal prosecutor Barry Marshall ended June with that he'd be a more conge- in "a very good spot," said conservative interest group Grissom and Usha Reddi, $1.4 million in campaign nial presence in the Senate, Bob Beatty, a Washburn Uni- Club for Growth gives him a city commissioner in the funds, giving him a jump on Marshall's announcement versity political scientist. a 61 percent rating through northeast Kansas town of fundraising. Saturday included a scath- "He fits the classic Kansas 2018, which is the lowest Manhattan. Marshall kicked off his ing rebuke of what he called U.S. Senate mold, the tradi- for any Republican mem- Marshall had the back- campaign at the state fair, Democrats' "liberal, socialist tional mold," Beatty said. ber of Kansas' congressional ing of the U.S. Chamber making the announcement agenda trying to take your Kobach relied on a strong delegation. of Commerce in his 2016 at a podium festooned with way of life" — a clear appeal conservative base to win the Marshall, a 59-year-old race against Huelskamp. state's ubiquitous sunflow- to the Kansas GOP's conser- Republican nomination for physician, won his House But Scott Reed, who is the ers. In an AP interview be- vative base. governor. He contends that seat in 2016 by ousting tea group's senior political forehand, he stressed his Many Republicans fear he'll benefit from the great- party Rep. strategist and who managed rural ties and portrayed a repeat of last year, when er voter turnout in a presi- in the GOP primary. Huel- Dole's 1996 presidential himself as part of a line of Kobach narrowly won a dential election year and a skamp had clashed with campaign, said it also has western Kansas congress- crowded GOP primary only focus on issues such as im- House leaders and was encouraged Cobb to explore men who later served in the to lose the governor's race to migration. He said in open- stripped of the state's tradi- the race and is waiting to see Senate, including former Democrat Laura Kelly. Some ing his campaign in July that tional seat on the Agricul- who runs and "who's mak- Senate Majority Leader and prominent Republicans Kansas doesn't need "a quiet ture Committee, which was ing their marks." Kansas political icon Bob have been nudging U.S. Sec- senator." returned to Marshall. "We'll get with many of Dole. retary of State Kobach's campaign held "He can't get the Huel- the other right-of-center Marshall and Kobach are to jump in, though Marshall to that tack Saturday. skamp people," said Tim groups in D.C. and in Kan- among five GOP candidates said Pompeo was "encourag- "Marshall has disappoint- Shallenburger, a former sas and try to make a deci- actively campaigning to re- ing" about Marshall's candi- ed conservatives on multiple state treasurer and Kansas sion all together," he said. place four-term Republican dacy when they spoke a few issues, from immigration Republican Party chairman. "This is a must win." HORNET LIFE The Bulletin | SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 6

Hornets for Hope help the community through prevention walk

Katie Donnelly pate in the walk, raffles, face Health Center were present to as well,” said Brandon Stiner, ers, our school teachers, so we Assignments Editor painting and could even learn name a few. marketing manager for Flint need to help them where they about several resources in the “We want to be able to give Hills Community Health Cen- are at the moment.” After Melissa Kurtenbach community. Color Street, SOS, back to the community, make ter. “It helps our future gen- Hornets for Hope, an on- lost her sister to suicide, she and Flint Hills Community sure our community is healthy erations that will be our lead- campus organization dedi- founded Beacon for Hope cated to offering resources Suicide Prevention. The Hope and ending the stigma against Links Us Together Suicide Pre- mental health, was also vention Walk took place last present. Saturday in the Clinton Boyer “You’re not putting an idea building. into someone’s head by talk- “Having an event, an orga- ing about it,” said Eli Wright, nization that is open and non- president of Hornets for Hope judgmental where you can go, and senior photography and you know you’re going to get art education major. “You’re help and directed to the help addressing something that you need,” Kurtenbach said. they’ve already thought about, “I think is critical for our com- helping them think through it, munity and any community to talk about it, get a release that really start empowering them- they need to help them get to a selves. If I can reach out for better place.” help, help is there and I can Students that are struggling start feeling better.” can reach out to the Student Kurtenbach founded the Wellness Center. Students non-profit in 2017 with the can make an appointment by intent of offering those strug- calling 620-341-5222 or stop gling with the loss of a loved by the office, which is open one, or of suicidal thoughts, a Community members walk to help spread awareness about suicide prevention month on Sept. 7. They Monday through Friday, from supportive community. began their walk in the Clinton Boyer building and looped back around to end there aswell. Gabe Moore 8 a . m . t o 5 p . m . , a c c o r d i n g t o Attendees could partici- | The Bulletin emporia.edu.

Diversity Book Club plans for an eventful year Traveling with Faith Burgoon Diversity Lounge. open dialogue, personally,” said Staff Writer “My mantra as I take on this Sarina Durrant, graduate art job is to spread out beyond color The diversity book club plans therapy student. “I think it’s the and cover all kinds of things un- to have many events throughout only way to facilitate growth in a der the scope of diversity,” said the year while partnering with group of strangers.” Teresa Taylor-Williams, diversity different groups such as the Black The first book will be based and inclusion coordinator. Emma Grace GraceBoyd Student Union, and even help on Hispanic Heritage Month Williams serves as the club’s host an art event at Emporia High called “The Brief Wondrous Life facilitator. The club is an open di- of Oscar Wao” by Junot Diaz. School. alogue group where any member “There’s a book regarding Helpful hints from a fellow hornet The club is open to students at any point can choose to start most things (such as) Hispanic and staff of Emporia State that in- a discussion based on whatever “Travel the world when bring the essentials. Find out Heritage Month and Black His- troduces authors of diverse nov- chapters they had read. The main you’re young!” “Study abroad what your residence is provid- els and gives students a chance purpose of the club is to open the tory Month,” said Jan Bard, if you can!” Especially as stu- ing to you. to read outside regular classwork. dialogue about what it means to sophomore Information Systems dents, we hear these phrases Keep in mind that you can The first group meeting will take be part of diversity. major. “It really exposes me to a lot. I decided to heed this purchase a lot of the items you place on September 10th in the “I really like that the club is cultures I wouldn’t otherwise advice, and although it is well want when you are abroad get.” worth it in the end, studying and sell them back before you The club will start their next abroad can be an intimidat- leave. Photos are a great way book on October 22nd by part- ing experience. Therefore, to make your living space feel nering with the food pantry to I’ve decided to dish out some more like home. tips and tricks for traveling All I’m saying is that you discuss food insecurity. Later in abroad: should be prepared to lug the semester, they will host an art 1. Understand that the your bags through airports, event from Emporia High School. process is a lot of work train stations, on buses or “We really believe that talent Of course, figuring out trams, up and down stairs, doesn’t have an age. We just want where you want to spend your across streets, through your to have something for everybody abroad experience is a chal- residence, etc. So, try to keep and know that it’s a safe space lenge in itself, but there is a your bags lightweight. because all perspectives are wel- whole lengthy process be- 4. Know that you may be come,” Williams said. tween picking the place and intimidated when you first The club hopes the hosting of getting there. It includes a lot arrive Members of the diversity book club meet for the first time on Sept. 10 different events will attract more of emails, meetings, paper- You are in a completely for- in the Diversity Louge. This months book is “The Brief Wondorous people to become a part of diver- work, and stress. eign place. You are not used to Life of Oscar Wao,” by Junot Diaz. Ziyu Zhang | The Bulletin sity events on campus. It can be difficult, but there the way people drive, the pub- are always people who are lic transportation system, the willing to help. currency, the language, man- 2. Communication is key ners, etc. You will be confused, You will be communicat- and you may feel scared or Nerf Nation: A group for real ing with everyone (ESU, your lost. host university, professors, Just breathe. life gamers advisors, coordinators, gov- I suggest booking a flight ernment officials, and more) that lands in the morning, so before, during and after your you have all day to find where trip. you are supposed to be. There You will have a lot of ques- are kind people in every part tions, and so will everyone of the world. There will al- else. Choose your main advi- ways be someone willing to sors and keep them updated help you. on every step of the way. 3. Pack light! Best Wishes from Bern, You may think you should Switzerland, bring your entire bedroom with you, but DO NOT. Only Emma Grace Work for us! Staff Writers Staff Potograpers Players rush for ammunition during the all-out nerf-war on Sept. 1. They meet every other Sunday Web Editor from 8 - 10 p.m. in the Memorial Union. Gabe Moore | The Bulletin

Positions Available Positions Cartoonist email: [email protected] The Bulletin | SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 NEWS 7 Schrader alleges reverse sex discrimination against ESU Margaret Mellott of a campus controversy in ESU to pay Schrader’s “...back and J.J. (Jane) signed. thority to stop a student editor Editor-in-Chief Spring of 2017 after The Bulle- pay, including wage increases “Beginning in February, from publishing the student’s Editor’s note: Max McCoy, tin published the Jane stories, and reimbursement of any 2018, the University student remarks.” professor of journalism, is named a series of articles about Jane, lost fringe benefits, retire- newspaper, ‘The Bulletin,’ Frank LoMonte, director as a defendant in the complaint an anonymous student who ment plan benefits, pension published several stories and of The Brechner Center for against the university. McCoy is alleged sexual misconduct benefits, Social Security - con articles regarding ‘J.J,’ (Jane) Freedom of Information, said adviser to The Bulletin and was against Schrader. tributions, an award of front including quotations from the First Amendment protects adviser during the Jane story After a second student pay, emotional pain and suf- ‘J.J.’ that contained false and student journalists from prior coverage. In an effort to avoid a came forward alleging sexual fering, mental anguish, incon- defamatory statements about review. misconduct against Schrader, venience, loss of enjoyment of Schrader.” conflict of interest, McCoy did not “First, and most important- he was forced to submit his life, for punitive damages, for However, McCoy had no advise on this story and will not ly, the first amendment prohib- resignation in December 2018, pre-judgment interest, for rea- grounds to prevent publi- advise on subsequent coverage. its journalism advisers from according to the complaint. sonable attorney fees, for costs, cation, according to Mike Kelsey Ryan, a former Bulletin telling students what they can editor, will advise The Bulletin Allison Garrett, president, all in excess of $75,000.00.” Heistand, senior legal counsel and can’t publish, that’s very, on this coverage. David Cordle, provost, Ray Schrader is being repre- for Student Press Law Center. very clear,” said LoMonte. “If A complaint was filed Lauber, director of Human sented by Theodore Lickteig, a “Unless the adviser actively the student journalists learn of against Emporia State and five Resources, Lisa Moritz, for- Lenexa based lawyer with ex- encouraged and/or aided the employees by Brian Schrader, mer ESU employee, and Max perience in employment and student in violating the NDA a news story, even if the jour- a former professor of psychol- McCoy, professor of English, business law. she signed I don’t see that he’s nalism adviser disapproves of ogy, in which he alleges that he modern languages and jour- The complaint alleges that done anything wrong,” said the story, he has no authority was the victim of reverse sex nalism and Bulletin adviser, McCoy, as a university em- Heistand.“He was not a party constitutionally to stop it.” discrimination and was falsely have all been named in the ployee, didn’t do enough to to that agreement and, in the Schrader did not respond accused of sexual misconduct. suit. enforce the Non-Disclosure end, an adviser at a public col- to The Bulletin’s requests for an Schrader was at the center The complaint asks for Agreement that both Schrader lege would have no legal au- interview.

writing and social media re- karst sponsibilities of our office.” continued from page 1 Karst was editor-in-chief prepared statement. “Rayna of the campus newspaper from 2017-2018. After gradua- has already hit the ground tion, Karst worked for a year running with solid contribu- as a reporter for The Joplin tions in communications for Globe newspaper in South- Gov. Kelly and the team. It’s west . She grew up clear that Rayna came to us on a farm near Rush Center, well prepared to tackle the in west central Kansas.

Construction workers in the original Morse work in the attic to replace the flooring on Aug. 28. Morse is currently gutted and in the process of a being renovated for students to live in. Margaret Mellott | The Bulletin

the new Starbucks. The Star- Visser and Roosevelt are to renovation bucks is said to honor gift allow more entrances, labs continued from page 1 cards. and rooms. This is all set in the women’s dormitory for Paula Galvez, sophomore motion to make the cam- the Normal School named af- physics and math major, said pus more accessible and ter Abigail Morse, a teacher she’s looking forward most to modern. and the dean of women. the new Starbucks. “Both projects are simi- The present contract sum “New Starbucks sounds lar to other projects across for the Morse hall project is very interesting,” Galvez said. campus in the past few years over $8.5 million, which will “It will have a whole Star- to increase collaboration cover demolition, renovation bucks menu and it will also and study spaces for stu- and two new landscape addi- have more hours and options dents within the individual tions to the north, according to buy from also attract stu- academic buildings,” said dents to spend time at MU, I Gwen Larson, assistant direc- Gov. Laura Kelly stands next to Rayna Karst, Emporia State alumna to Coughlin. and former Bulletin editor, during Karst’s first week working as com- “There are also other proj- cannot wait to see that.” tor of marketing and media munications coordinator for Gov. Laura Kelly. Karst graduated in ects such as Visser hall and The projects in both relations. 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in Journalism. | Photo Courtesy of Rayna Karst

we’re facing, we have also had have earlier deadlines. Begin- is necessary for growth. In our What lies ahead? Well, it’s print to change printers. The Bulle- ning now, all press releases and more than a century of publica- risky to predict the future. We continued from page 1 tin will no longer be published advertisements intended for the tion, The Bulletin has seen many don’t know how, in the next few days, to all of the campus and at the Salina Journal, which next print edition must reach us changes. When we began, years, technology will trans- community locations it had be- has ceased publishing onsite by noon on Friday preceding women didn’t have the right to form us. We just know that it fore. There is, however, a change (but continues as a solid com- publication. vote, antibiotics had yet to be will continue to do so. What we in the deadline to submit press munity newspaper, but printed The publication dates for invented, there had been no do know, however, is that jour- releases and advertising to us. elsewhere). Our new printer is this semester are: Sept. 12 and world wars, and commercial ra- nalism will continue to be vital This is made necessary because, at the Hutchinson News. This 26; Oct. 17 and 31; and Nov. 14. dio was still a couple of decades to democracy—in whatever among all the other changes change has made it necessary to Change is often painful, but away. form it is delivered.

FOLLOW US @ESUBULLETIN esubulletin.com SPORTS The Bulletin | SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 8 Chloe Flynn dribbles across the pond

Chloe Flynn (left), senior defender, laughs at the words she had to change coming to the United States. “The number three I would say ‘tree’ like a tree outside, so people would look at me like ‘huh?’.” Chloe (above) dribbles during a scrimmage on the improved soccer field. She prepares herself physically for games in and out of practice. Kristin Anderson | The Bulletin

Katie Donnelly about when she misses home. “I’ve only played one sea- The special place Em- her ability to not take life too Assignment Editor From a young age, both her son with Emporia State, and poria has in her heart is not seriously. She said that while and her family knew she had then my senior season so it’s only a result of her success as she didn’t have a best friend Chloe Flynn, senior de- potential in the game. pretty exciting because last student-athlete, but because on the team, she has a strong fender and self-proclaimed “Straight away we knew year we went to the National of the people here. relationship with each player. funny girl, made the choice when the coach looked at Collegiate Athletic Asso- “I played for like a really She better enjoys the game in to be away from her home in her, he saw she had a spark,” ciation tournament,” Chloe good club so people would the United States compared Dublin, Ireland for the past said Michael Flynn, her Flynn said. “It’s kind of like travel four hours for prac- to back home because of the four years to attend school is father. it set the standard for us, and tice, so you wouldn’t see close bond she has with her Kansas. Chloe Flynn would not for me, because I’ve never them as much,” Chloe Flynn teammates. Most of Chloe Flynn’s be able to play soccer while really been here on a losing said. “You wouldn’t see your “I love thinking about fondest childhood memo- earning an education had team.” friends outside, but I see Chloe,” said Daniela Car- ries involve soccer. Coming she stayed in Ireland. Even with the occasional my friends in class and I see dona, senior midfielder. home from practice and hav- In the United States, she homesickness, Chloe Flynn (them) in the evenings be- “Thinking about her makes ing any one of her mother’s has the ability to play the has passed up plane tickets cause we live so close.” me happy. She is so much large meals waiting for her is game she loves, while also home because she enjoys At home and on the field, fun and she is friends with something she often thinks earning her degree. Emporia so much. Chloe Flynn takes pride in everyone.”

Women’s volleyball to up their game despite small numbers

Katie Donnelly of the women is important Assignment Editor so they can be ready for the Mid-America Intercollegiate This year, the volleyball Athletics Association tourna- team is made up of 13 girls ment games and the upcom- compared to the 19 they had ing games. in 2018. Out of the 24 there are no With the small numbers, games that Xu says he is most they are also missing height looking forward to. Every this year. Tatum Graves, 6’2”, game the women must be pre- graduated last year. pared. He teaches them not to “We will have to bring let the stats of other teams in- more speed,” said Bing Xu, fluence the way they walk into head coach. “We have new a game. They must always be people step in right now be- ready to fight their A game cause they know it’s their no matter who are they are turn, their time, they work against. hard. Fill in those spots. I “Every game is a blessing,” think we should be alright.” said Emma Dixon, senior Yuchen Du, senior setter setter. and outside hitter, said al- With or without height, Volleyball players celebrate after scoring a point in their set against William Jewell on Sept. 6 in Topeka. though the team is smaller, it Xu, has great confidence in They play next this weekend at the Mountain Lion invatational in Denver, Colorado. Emma Sha | The feels like more of a family. the abilities of the players on Bulletin A smaller team means and off the court. closer girls but also a higher love this campus and also “We pretty much recruit good ful, respectful, truthful, and “They come here and they risk of injuries. The health they love the team,” Xu said. people with- really be grate- you know, coachable.”

S Sept. 20: University of Nebraska - Kearney Sept. 20: Fort Hays State University Sept. 21: University of Nebraska - Kearney Sept. 24: Washburn University Oct. 4: Missouri Western State University Oct. 5: Northwest Missouri State University Sept. 26: Missouri Western State University Oct. 6: Northwest Missouri State University Oct. 19: University of Central Missouri Oct. 1: Fort Hays State University Oct. 18: University of Central Oklahoma Nov. 2: Washburn University Oct. 18: Northwest Missouri State University Oct. 20: Newman University Nov. 16: University of Central Oklahoma Oct. 19: University of Central Missouri Nov. 1: Washburn University Nov. 1: Newman University Nov. 3: University of Nebraska - Kearney Nov. 2: University of Central Oklahoma Nov. 8: Missouri Southern State University Sept. 27: Emporia State Invitational Nov. 9: Pittsburg State University T Sept. 20: Cowley County Community College Oct. 6: McPherson College

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