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XXII Winter
educates with festival about  ai culture
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we try to help,” said Sureemas so that’s a good sign,” Sungkatavat
Sochi 2014
By Jessica Shields Nitikanchana, a recent graduate in said. “I’m glad we have a chance
Events Calendar
& Karen Sarita Ingram swine nutrition. to promote our culture.”
the collegian The festival was split into two The festival began with a tra-
parts, one at 5 p.m. and the other ditional dinner served at four large
at 7 p.m. Sarinya Sungkatavat, re- banquet tables by members of the
For a few hours on Saturday, cent graduate in hospitality man- Thai Student Association. During
K-State was visited by Thai cul- agement and dietetics, said they the meal, one of the members, Sa-
ture. The International Student sold out of tickets for the fi rst part rocha Pradyawong, graduate stu-
Center was fi lled with smells of of the festival and had sold all but dent in biological and agricultural
spicy food, sounds of music and 10 tickets for the later dinner. She engineering, entertained the audi- All event times have
laughter, and sights of colorful said she was very pleased with the ence by playing a few songs on the been converted for local time
outfi ts and decorations. turnout for both sections of the Khim, a stringed instrument struck (Central Time Zone).
The Thai Student Association festival. with sticks.
organized the Thai Festival in con- “I see a lot of familiar fac- Monday, Feb. 17
junction with the Japanese Student es who support the international CONTINUED ON PAGE 5, 6-9 a.m. Hockey (Wom-
Association and local businesses community and a lot of new faces, “FESTIVAL” en's): Semifi nal, teams TBD,
as a fundraiser. Half of the pro- NBC Sports
ceeds from the event will go to a Parker Robb | the collegian 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
yet-undetermined charity to help Sarocha “Mimi” Pradyawong, PhD. student in biological and agri- Figure Skating (Free Dance)
school children in Thailand. cultural engineering, plays the khim, a Thai instrument very similar to a 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
“It’s not a lot of money, but hammered dulcimer, at the International Student Center Saturday evening. Hockey (Women's): Semifi nal
TBD, MSNBC
12:30-2 p.m. Ski Jump-
ing (Men's Team Large Hill),
Biathlon (Women's 12.5 km
Mass Start), NBC Sports
Romine, Davis look to offer
2-4 p.m. Biathalon
(Women's 12.5 km Mass
Start), Freestyle Skiing (Men's
Aerials), Snowboarding
‘normal guy’ SGA alternative (Men's SBX), KSNT
2-4 p.m. Hockey (En-
core), NBC Sports
4-7 p.m. Curling (Wom-
en's): Denmark vs. Great
Britain, CNBC
7-10:30 p.m. Snow-
boarding (Men's SBX), Free-
style Skiing (Men's Aerials),
Figure Skating (Free Dance),
Ski Jumping (Men's Team
Large Hill), KSNT
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Midnight to 1 a.m.
Bobsled (Two-Man), Figure
Skating (Recap), KSNT
1-3:30 a.m. Snowboard-
ing (Men's SBX), Freestyle
Skiing (Men's Aerials), Figure
Skating (Free Dance), Ski
Jumping (Men's Team Large
Hill), KSNT
2-4:30 a.m. Hockey
(Men's): Playoff-Round
Game, teams TBD, NBC
Sports
4:30 a.m.-6 a.m. Nordic
Combined (Individual Large
Hill- Jumping Phase), NBC
Sports
6-9 a.m. Hockey (Men's):
Playoff-Round Game, teams
TBD, NBC Sports
9-11 a.m. Nordic
Combined (Individual Large
Hill- Cross-Country Phase),
Speed Skating (10,000m Gold
Medal Final), NBC Sports
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hockey
(Men's): Playoff-Round Game
Parker Robb | the collegian TBD, Bobsled (Women, Two
Jarrett Romine, sophomore in biology, and Alan “AJ” Davis, sophomore in fi nance, recently declared their candidacy for the offi ces of Student Governing Runs), NBC sports
Association president and vice president, running on a campaign based on approachable, “normal guys” serving the average K-State student. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Hockey (Men's): Play-
off-Round Game, teams TBD,
important in previous elections. them at football games, they’re not “It’s a huge problem right now,
By Mike Stanton MSNBC
“I think people are counting us all that approachable,” Romine said. and it needs to be addressed,” Romine
the collegian 2-4 p.m. Speed Skating
out for a few reasons,” Romine said. “We’re just another couple of guys. said. “The way I see it, we’ve got huge
(Men's 10,000m), Nordic
“We’re young, inexperienced, inde- It’s not about being president for me, parking lots by the football stadium.
Combined (Individual Large
pendent, we don’t have the funding it’s about being relatable and making We can charge $100 a year for students
Hill), KSNT
J the other guys do. But I really believe K-State better.” to park there and if we get just 1 percent
arrett Romine, sophomore in biol- 2-4 p.m. Hockey (En-
we’ve got some great platforms and One of their campaign’s main fo- of the student body to sign up, that’s
ogy, and Alan “AJ” Davis, soph- core), NBC Sports
I’m excited to let people know about cuses is to improve the SafeRide pro- $20,000 we could use to bus people to
omore in fi nance, said they know 4-6 p.m. Hockey (Game
them.” gram at K-State. If you ask Romine, campus.”
they’re underdogs in the race for the of the Day), NBC Sports
The idea for their campaign was in its current version, it’s underutilized The two also want to open up
highest student offi ce in Wildcat land. 4-7 p.m. Curling
born on the sixth fl oor of Haymak- and ineffective. Bosco Student Plaza on certain week-
Neither has served in the Student (Tie-Breaker match), teams
er Hall, where the two were potluck “We use student fees to cover it, ends for a community market, which
Governing Association, while their op- TBD, CNBC
roommates last year. According to and if we do it halfway, it’s going to Romine said would encourage students
ponents, Reagan Kays, senior in agri- 7-10:30 p.m. Alpine Ski-
Romine, the inspiration came from be a waste,” Romine said. “If you go to start business ventures and bring in-
business, and Cody Kennedy, junior ing (Women’s Giant Slalom),
their knowledge that some students at to (the University of Kansas) campus, creased opportunities to campus. The
in math and education, have extensive Freestyle Skiing (Men’s Half-
K-State want a “normal guy” as pres- it’s well known and it’s the way to get idea is an expansion of one from a
student senate experience; nor are they pipe), Short Track (Women’s
ident. around on the weekend.”
affi liated with the greek community, “Not to dis any former or current Another issue Romine and Davis CONTINUED ON PAGE 5, Relay), Bobsled (Women’s)
even though greek ties have proven so
presidents, but you don’t usually see plan to confront is on-campus parking. “CANDIDATES”
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For The Win | By Parker Wilhelm
THE BLOTTER
ARREST REPORTS
Over 90 percent of voting
Friday, Feb. 14 criminal trespassing. Bond was
Shaquille Oneal Sinclair, set at $750.00.
student body don’t smoke Fort Riley, was booked for bat- Virginia Leighann My-
tery and disorderly conduct. ers, 2100 block of Patricia Pla-
Bond was set at $1,500. za, was booked for habitual vi-
of the student body on the mat- nation — including Pitts- resolution will be sent to Gennardo Daniel Ring- olation of unlawful operation of
ter, as measured by a plebiscite burg State University here in K-State’s Director of Public ley, Junction City, was booked vehicle and driving with a can-
vote taken last spring. Kansas — have moved toward Safety Steve Galitzer, who for disorderly conduct. Bond celed, suspended or revoked li-
On March 5-6, 2013, and implemented full tobacco we’re asking to work with was set at $750. cense. Bond was set at $4,000.
84.79 percent of the students bans on their campuses, Vice the Campus Environmental Quintin Jarrod Sigers, Dequanus Treyon Wil-
who voted in the annual SGA President Jake Unruh, Speaker Health and Safety Committee Fort Riley, was booked for son, Junction City, was booked
general election stated that Nuss, Speaker pro tem Kaitlin to determine the locations felony theft. Bond was set at for use or possession of para-
they were in favor of some Long and I determined a com- and number of the designated $5,000. phernalia, driving with a can-
sort of further restriction of promise solution would be best smoking areas. We’re also Jose Manuel Narvaez, celed, suspended or revoked li-
Eli Schooley smoking on campus. In fact, for K-State at this time. That’s working with and encouraging 900 block of Mission Avenue, cense, driving a vehicle without
k-state president 36.89 percent voted in favor why we authored Resolution the members of Faculty and was booked for driving under an ignition interlock and un-
of an all-out smoking ban. The 13/14/66, which recommends Classifi ed Senates to pass sim- the infl uence, refusal of breath lawful possession of a halluci-
K-Staters, plebiscite revealed that 93.51 “designated smoking areas” ilar resolutions through their test, driving with a canceled/ nogen. Bond was set at $3,500.
I hope you’ll have time percent of voting students do in strategic locations around legislative bodies. suspended/revoked license and Jessica Nicole Flanagan,
this week to enjoy the forecast- not smoke — telling data to campus where smoking will In my time at K-State, I failure to report an accident. Ogden, was booked for do-
ed warmer weather! You know say the least. The vote was ini- be allowed, with the rest of can think of very few issues Bond was set at $7,000. mestic battery. Bond was set at
it has been a cold winter when tiated by SGA’s Student Affairs campus being smoke-free. We that have united the student Kerrick Cain Kuder, $1,000.
35 degrees feels like shorts committee, chaired at the time feel this solution balances the body like this one — barely 1300 block of Clafl in Road,
weather … by now-Speaker of the Student freedom and rights of the most a day goes by that I’m not was booked for disorderly con- Sunday, Feb. 16
This week, I want to elab- Senate Kyle Nuss, in response K-State students: it recognizes asked about our progress on duct, obstructing apprehension Diane Kay DeTullio, 1400
orate on a recent resolution that to the complaints of students the right to clean air for those the matter since the vote last process and purchase or con- block of College Avenue, was
passed Student Senate on Feb. concerned about the air quality students who choose not to use spring. We’ll continue to keep sumption of alcohol by a minor. booked for domestic battery.
6 by a vote of 48-0-1. As you of campus. the smoking areas, but protects the momentum going until Bond was set at $1,5000. Bond was set at $1,000.
Anthony Michael Braz-
may have heard, this resolution With the plebiscite data in the right of those students who progress is made!
Saturday, Feb. 15 zle, Wamego, was booked for
recommended a stricter cam- hand, it became the job of this do smoke to continue to do so
pus smoking policy for Kansas year’s SGA leadership to deter- on campus. Eli Schooley Aaron Jay Terhune, To- disorderly conduct and crimi-
State University, and was in mine a path forward. While From here, the experts Senior in political science peka, Kan., was booked for nal damage to property. Bond
was set at $1,5000.
response to the clear mandate many universities around the will take over. A copy of the [email protected]
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OPINION
PAGE 4 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Ten little-known K-State Student Union tidbits
By Logan Falletti
the collegian
While plans are currently under-
way to renovate the K-State Student
Union, the current facilities offer ser-
vices and specials to current students,
including inexpensive lunch, and ex-
tra safety.
Lunch in the Union for less
than $3
What may be the cheapest meal
on campus is available on the fi rst
fl oor.
"There's a $1.20 hot dog from
the Cat's Den, the convenience store,"
said Ross Jensby, Union Program-
ming Council president and senior
in mass communications. "And you
can get an 88 cent bag of chips to go
with it."
The Union also features a wa-
ter-bottle friendly water fountain,
located next to Caribou Coffee. The
modifi ed water fountain allows users
to easily fi ll tall water bottles with
cool, fi ltered water.
Grads get it free
Rooms, including the Konza and Taylor Alderman | the collegian
Cottonwood Rooms, located on the A glass sculpture of Anderson Hall, as well as sculptures of Cardwell Hall, the White House, U.S.S. Nimitz and U.S.S. Missouri, is just one of the many hidden gems
second fl oor, are available for gradu- located in the K-State Student Union.
ation receptions and parties.
The four "core" groups the offi ce ommended price because we know second fl oor were made by Mitsu- employees are fi nished vacuuming,
"We offer free room rental to
serves are the Black Student Union, the students are poor in general when gi Ohno, a professor at K-State. He Johnson said.
graduating seniors; a lot of people
Native American Student Associa- they're in school," Eve Grimm, assis- worked at the unversity as a Senior
don't know that," said Audrey Tag- tion, Asian American Student Union tant manager for the Computer Store, Mast Glassblower from 1961 to 1996. It is a certifi ed Red Cross,
gart-Kagdis, assistant director of and Hispanic American Leadership said. "We get them the things they The Union contains models of designated disaster building
marketing and public relations for the
Organization. need." Anderson Hall, Cardwell Hall, U.S.S. The Red Cross uses the Union
Union.
"MSO is here to support multi- Employees also stress it isn't an Nimitz, U.S.S. Missouri and the for blood drives, but it's also a desig-
cultural organizations on campus as Apple store; they do not repair devic- White House. His other work can be nated disaster relief area. The build-
Daily ice cream sale
well as our students," Brandon Clark, es. found on the fi rst fl oor of the Chemis- ing is certifi ed to withstand a tornado
Caribou Coffee, located on the
program assistant in the Offi ce of Di- try/Biochemistry Building, including and has even housed some victims of
fi rst fl oor of the Union, has a "buy versity, said. It's part of a regular patrol replicas of the Nina, Pinta and Santa natural disasters.
one, get one free" special on ice
A total of 24 multicultural stu- Offi cer Tim Schrag of the Maria. "We had people staying in here
cream from 2-5 p.m. every day ex-
dent organizations are registered with K-State Police Department patrols during the ice storm of 2008," Tag-
cept Saturday. The ice cream is the the Offi ce of Student Activities and the area that includes the Union, but There's a special little girl ... gart-Kagdis said.
same ice cream served at Call Hall.
Services, also located in the Union. he won't tell you when he's going to There is a long-standing rumor
The coffee shop goes through be there. that the upper fl oors of the Union is Become a VIP
30-40 total tubs of Purple Pride, Computer store has more "It just depends, no day is typ- inhabited by a ghost- a little girl. The VIPCats, hosted by the
espresso ecstasy, vanilla and choco- than just laptops ical," Schrag said. "But I get here Kirk Johnson, a lead porter, has Union Program Council, gives stu-
late each month, along with specialty
The Union Computer Store, lo- usually at least once while I'm doing worked at the Union for 30 years and dents the ability to receive preferen-
fl avors.
cated on the fi rst fl oor of the Union, a (Commerce) Bank run. If I'm on a said the story has been passed around tial treatment at Union events. The
carries computer-related supplies in- bike, it's a whole lot more." since he was a rookie. $30 fee is billed directly to student ac-
It’s where the multicultural
cluding headphones and fl ash drives. The most common crimes "It was a really popular thing counts, and covers special seating at
student organizations are
They purchase cables in bulk to help around the Union are bike theft and some years ago that a little girl ran certain UPC events, fi lm passes, early
based
keep costs affordable. They also offer riding illegally on the sidewalks. around upstairs and moved things ticket purchases, fi lm discounts, give-
The Multicultural Student Orga-
education discounts on supplies, in- and whatnot," Johnson said. aways and t-shirts. VIPCats recently
nization Offi ce is located on the fi rst cluding computers. Art is homemade Her most common antics seem met and took pictures with Bill Nye
fl oor of the Union.
"We sell at below retail or rec- The glass sculptures on the to be pushing furniture back before after his lecture last semester.
 e Weekly Planner
Thursday, Feb. 20
Wednesday, Feb. 19 Saturday, Feb. 22
Monday, Feb. 17 Ebony Theatre presents “The Story”
Tuesday, Feb. 18 7:30 p.m., Purple Masque Theatre, K-State Intercollegiate Rodeo
Student Body President and East Stadium 1 -7:30 p.m., Weber Arena
Last day for 50 percent refund for a Vice President Debate
regular session course Noon to 1 p.m., K-State
College of Architecture 2014 Spring UPC present The Stand-Up Show
Student Union Courtyard
Colloquia – Kevin Rooney “Categorical 8 p.m., Union Station
Entries accepted for intramural dodgeball
Emotional Responses for Central and
through Feb. 20 Men’s Basketball: K-State vs
Peripheral Vision” Women’s Basketball: K-State vs West Virginia
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Recreation TCU Friday, Feb. 21
4-5 p.m., 104 Seaton Hall 5 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum
Complex 8 p.m., Bramlage
Coliseum
Guest Pianist Daniel Masterson Recital K-State Proud: PhilanthroProud Last day to sign up for A/Pass/F grad-
7:30 p.m., Danforth and All Faiths Pancake Feast Bleu! the Mediterranean Sea ing option for a regular session course
8-10 p.m., FarmHouse Fraternity Sunday, Feb. 23
Chapels Compagnia T.P.O.
K-State Intercollegiate Rodeo
7 p.m., McCain Auditorium
7:30 p.m., Weber Arena K-State Intercollegiate Rodeo
1 p.m., Weber Arena
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There was much for let that passionate spirit
K-Staters to celebrate overtake our sense of
and be proud of last week sportsmanship that is a The Fourum is a quirky view of campus So all three Big 12 champions began
when our men's basketball well-recognized part of the life in voices from the K-State commu- Probably the worst thing you can with a loss. Is this good or bad?
team beat KU in Bramlage Wildcat Way. Please join nity. Positive and humorous comments do to a parent is give their child a
Coliseum. A certain cheer me in continuing to show are selected for publication by the balloon.
used by some K-State fans the nation and world what Collegian marketing staff . No class on Fridays is the best!
to denigrate our guests it means to be part of the Can’t get enough curling in the
was not one of them. K-State family. Just about everybody featured in Olympics!
K-Staters have a
the last Street Talk is in the wrong To submit your Fourum contribution,
strong, competitive drive, Go 'Cats! major, according to their dreams. Canada is winning all the gold call or text 785-260-0207 or email
which helps us excel in That’s pretty sad. medals because the only season [email protected].
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Street Talk
Q: “What was your worst Valentine’s day experience?”
Jessica Bramhall Anne Reuther Preston Johnston Christopher Bookman Sevrin Scarcelli
Sophomore, Freshman, ‘133 alumnus Sophomore, Junior,
Agronomy Architecture Political Science Criminology Architecture
“I don’t have a worst, I’ve “I guess I would have to say I
always got fl owers, or “I guess not having a valentine “Not having one.” bought a lot of chocolates for “I’ve never had a bad one.”
something.” is not fun” this girl and she didn’t want it.”
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2014 PAGE 5
CANDIDATES | FESTIVAL |
Competition welcome Learning wai pose
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “I’m not going to say I’m gonna boat to Romine and Davis as students CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 selected, she explained the signifi cance of
redo KSOL or anything like that, be- unaffi liated to the greek system with each and its relation to Thai culture. The words
candidate last year who proposed a cause honestly, if I knew that much no prior student government experi- After dinner, Sungkatavat started the ranged from Bangkok, the capitol of Thailand,
farmer’s market on Bosco Plaza. about computers we’d have a big, ence. show by teaching the audience how to greet to 2557, the current year on Thailand’s calen-
As a more lasting monument, fancy website like (our competi- “It makes things pretty hard,” someone in Thailand using the wai pose. She dar. On one square was the number nine.
Romine and Davis said they plan to tors),” Romine said. “It’s all about Painter said. “You’re starting from had several volunteers stand up and practice “Nine is the luckiest number in Thai-
look into putting a pond on campus, continuing to polish what K-State absolutely nothing and you have no the pose’s bowing gesture; the men dipped land,” Sungkatavat said.
possibly on the lawn in front of An- already is.” idea what you’re getting yourself their heads to bow while the women swept The winners received a variety of prizes,
derson Hall. After running unopposed during into. There’s a really steep learning their leg behind them and bent at the knee. The including a gift certifi cate and a Thai calendar.
“With a pond, we can add to the the fi rst part of their campaign, Kays curve.” hand positions of this greeting depend upon Phan was the fi rst winner of bingo and re-
appeal of campus without obstruct- and Kennedy said they welcome Painter said he and Wilen tried whom the person is bowing to; the height of ceived a handmade bag from Thailand.
ing the view of Anderson,” Romine the competition Romine and Davis to use social media to reach out to the the hands in relation to the head during the There was also an eating contest, a dance
said. “We can throw some Wi-Fi bring. masses and even the playing fi eld, bow indicates the level of respect. Higher contest and number of other games.
routers out there and give students a “I think it’s really good,” Kays and looked to build relationships hands equal a higher level of respect. The festival was more than just games,
place to go other than the library and said. “I’m proud of Jarrett and AJ for with high-profi le people on cam- Uyen Phan, graduate student in human however; it was a time for learning about
the Union on nice spring days. It’s as coming out. I think it gives us a lit- pus to gain endorsements. Although nutrition from Vietnam, said that she enjoyed cultures and taking an interest in others. To
easy as fi nding a donor to throw their tle extra energy and motivation. We the pair fell short of the presidency, the wai demonstration. emphasize this, Sungkatavat left the audience
name on it.” were going to go all the way to the Painter had advice to offer Romine “I liked the detail of how it’s done,” she with some practical advice on how to connect
Romine added that Davis had end and push as hard as we could, but and Davis. said. with people from other cultures.
the idea of using that space for a this gives us a little bit more drive.” “Don’t be afraid of anyone,” The evening’s activities, Sungkatavat
campus event for students, such as Brandon Painter, senior in mar- Painter said. “It’s almost a David said, were to entertain and education audiences Manhattan community
a concert. He said other universities keting, was a vice presidential can- and Goliath type story. Keep your about the Thai culture. members join in
often bring in high-profi le acts to per- didate in last year’s election. His eyes on the prize, use your friends A modifi ed bingo game helped accom- Scan the QR code to
form for students, and wonders why running mate Blair Wilen, senior in and family for support, and keep on plish both goals. The bingo board was fi lled read more or visit www.
K-State can’t do the same. marketing, and him were in a similar pushing until the end.” with words; as Sungkatavat read off the words kstatecollegian.com
SPORTS
PAGE 6 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2014
K-State downs Texas Tech in fi nal minutes
said after the game. off of their five offensive
By Emilio Rivera Patterson’s team was boards in the period. The
the collegian pushed by three players Wildcats weren’t intimi-
in double digits, and had dated by the Red Raiders’
In a nail-biter at Bram- a strong performance by size down low, scoring
sophomore guard Brianna half of their points in the
lage Coliseum, the
Craig who came off the paint. The Red Raiders also
K-State women’s bas-
bench to score seven points capitalized in the paint,
ketball team pulled off
for her club. The Wild- scoring 14 of their 24 first-
a 60-54 win against a row-
cats were led by freshman half points in the lane. The
dy Texas Tech team.
guard Leticia Romero, who Wildcats out-rebounded
In their annual Play
scored 19 points and had the Red Raiders in the half,
4Kay game that featured 14
her 18th game of the season 23-18.
lead changes, the pink-em-
in double digits. The second half re-
blazoned Wildcats (10-14,
“The last couple games mained close, with the Red
4-9 Big 12) finally man-
I’ve been a little inconsis- Raiders pulling out to a
aged to crack double digits
tent and I knew that this game-high six point lead
in the win column after los-
game was really important with 4:12 left to play. Af-
ing their last three games.
for us,” Romero said after ter a 3-point jumper by se-
The Red Raiders (6-19,
the game. “I think that we nior forward Katya Leick,
0-14 Big 12) dropped their
all stepped up, even those freshman forward Jessica
15th straight game, a mark
that came off of the bench, Sheble put the Wildcats
that will surely turn heads
and that was what made us on top 55-54 with a pair of
after their 6-4 start.
win.” free throws, a lead that the
“The thing that real-
While the Wildcats Wildcats would not relin-
ly stands out to me was
allowed two Red Raider quish.
how we had so many play-
players to score into double “The last four minutes,
ers come off the bench,
digits – including Rome- you’re down six, and we
or come in and out of the
ro’s former teammate on struggled in situations like
game in a tight game and
the Spanish national team, that when the game is close
make up their minds that
freshman guard Mari- to finish a game,” Patter-
they were going to con-
na Lizarazu – Patterson’s son said. “We made a good
tribute positively,” K-State
defense limited the Red push and finished that off.
head coach Deb Patterson
Raiders’ leading scorer and We really haven’t seen that
junior guard Amber Battle since the Oklahoma game.”
Taylor Alderman | to just five points on 1-14 The Wildcats take the
the collegian shooting from the floor. court at TCU on Wednes-
Katya Leick, senior for- Battle averaged 17.7 points day in Fort Worth, Texas.
ward, looks to pass the ball per game coming into the The next home game for
as she is defended by Texas game with only two-games the Wildcats is Saturday
Tech freshmen guards, Ma-
with less than 10 points. against No. 13 West Vir-
rina Lizarazu and Ivonne
Cook Taylor. The Wildcats The first half was ginia, when they’ll seek
defeated the Raiders 60-54 marked by good offensive to avenge a 40-point beat-
on Saturday at Bramlage rebounding by the Wild- down suffered earlier this
Coliseum.
cats, who had eight points month.
Wildcats Nine top-fi ve
suff er loss fi nishes in
to Cal Poly Iowa Classic
By Spencer Low By Brandon Painter
the collegian the collegian
College baseball is a long
K-State track and fi eld conclud-
season and with 52 games re-
ed action in Ames, Iowa Saturday
maining, there is ample time
afternoon with senior Erica Twiss
for the No. 18 K-State baseball
and sophomore Dani Winters taking
team to show the nation why
home fi rst in hurdles and shot put,
they deserve the accolades that
respectively.
have been piling up for them
Twiss’ victory on Saturday is her
recently.
fourth for the event this season, while
However, they certainly
Winters’ throw captured her fi rst win
did not help themselves in their
in the event since she racked up four
opening weekend, dropping all
straight two months ago.
three games against Cal Poly
As a unit, the Wildcats garnered
in San Luis Obispo, Calif., and
nine top-fi ve fi nishes at the Iowa
scoring just three runs in the
State Classic. Most notably, besides
process.
Twiss and Winters, was senior Carlos
Friday night was a show-
Rodriguez who fi nished second in
down between the pitching Parker Robb | the collegian
the men’s 400 meter with a time of
staffs, as both starters turned in
K-State senior second baseman Ross Kivett tags the base as a Texas Tech player slides in during the ninth inning of the Wildcats’ 47.39, and junior high jumper Zack
strong performances. Howev- fi rst game of the series against Texas Tech on April 5, 2013 at Tointon Family Stadium.
Riley’s mark of 2.15m (7 ft. 5/100 in.)
er, Cal Poly pushed three runs
allowed him to fi nish second as well.
across in the sixth inning and er Landon Busch gave up all fell 5-2. Senior Jared Moore tallied a multi-hit game, but earned, off six hits in two and
“Dani and Erica competed well
K-State’s bats could not mount three runs in a third of an in- took the loss in his fi rst start junior outfi elder Max Brown two thirds innings, while fresh-
winning their events and Carlos did
a comeback, totaling just two ning in relief of MaVorhis. of the season, allowing three managed an RBI double in the man pitcher Colton Kalmus al-
well in his fi rst indoor 400 meter,”
hits in the 3-0 loss. K-State’s only hits came runs off eight hits in fi ve and a bottom of the ninth. lowed six runs, two earned, in
head coach Cliff Rovelto said, ac-
The bright spot in the loss from senior infi elders Ross third innings, striking out four While Friday and Satur- two innings of relief.
cording to K-State Sports. “We got
for the Wildcats was sopho- Kivett and RJ Santigate, as and issuing one walk. Reign- day’s games were close, Sun- All in all, it was a rough
some good work in and remain rel-
more pitcher Levi MaVorhis, Cal Poly starter junior pitcher ing Big 12 Freshman of the day got ugly as the Wildcats weekend for K-State. How-
atively healthy with a couple weeks
who tossed fi ve shutout in- Matt Imhof dazzled through Year Jake Matthys also made lost 10-1. Once again, their of- ever, there is still a long road
now to prepare for the conference
nings while striking out four, seven-plus innings, striking his season debut, allowing one fense sputtered with only four ahead of them in 2014 to make
championships.”
walking none and allowing out 14, which tied Cal Poly’s run off three hits in the ninth hits, all singles, but this time a run for the College World
The Wildcats will strive to con-
just two hits. Freshmen pitch- Division 1 record for strikeouts inning. their pitchers also struggled Series in Omaha. The Wildcats
tinue their excellent record at home
ers Jake Fromson and Ethan in a game. Although they avoided be- mightily. will play again Tuesday against
at the K-State Open this weekend,
Landon fi nished the game with On Saturday, the Wildcats ing shut out, K-State’s offense Sophomore pitcher Jordan the San Francisco Dons in San
K-State’s fi nal meet of the regular in-
two and two-thirds scoreless found some offense, but it was mustered only fi ve hits while Witcig, in his second career Fransisco at 4 p.m. as their
door season. It will begin Friday at 5
innings, but sophomore pitch- not enough for a win as they striking out 11 times. Nobody start, gave up four runs, three California road trip continues.
p.m. at Ahearn Fieldhouse.
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