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(Photo by Evan Semon) m *- 2001 Royal Purple Volume 92 Kansas State University ' 13 Kedzie Hall Manhattan, Kan. 66506 Enrollment: 21,929 Willie the Wildcat celebrates Student Publications Inc. a touchdown during the Ball State game April 2000 -March 2001 Sept. 16. During the game, Willie did a total of 452 push-ups as K- Copyright 2001 State won, 76-0. (PJhrptP by Evan Semon) : . - royalpurple.ksu.edu Certain features ofK-State seemed obvious to students and visitors, but many did not in maintaining a university campus. During the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson, Kan., Sept. 8-17, College ofVeterinary Medicine students operat community activities like the fair, seniors worked around the clock, taking care ofemergency situations in the animal hospital, as well as attending regular classes and keeping up with homework. Local legends passed down over the years resurfaced, bringing to light ghost stories ofthe past and present. Legends like Duncan, the fraternity pledge who died during an initiation ritual years ago, circulated throughout the community and the student body The Department ofIntercollegiate Athletics hired Teresa Slough as the first women's equestrian team head coach in the sport's inaugural season. The athletic department chose to idd women's equestrian as the 16th varsity sport in order to comply with Title IX regulations For each home game, K-State students and fans prepared to cheer on the Wildcats, sometimes rising early to be first in the stadium. ESPN "College Gameday' came to KSU continued nane John Evans, lead singer for Egomaniacs, performed atthe 13th annual Opus Band Compe- tition that took place he free-speech zone behind the K-State ion. The Union Pro- m Council awarded a first-place prize of 00 to Cassiopeia, 2nd place to Egomani- and 3rd place to ;, nge. (Photo by Evan ion) During the Union Expo, sponsored by the Union Program Council Sept. 27, Jenny Lynn, freshman in occupational therapy, and Carmen Travis, freshman in pre-health, take their turn on a giant slide. Country Club Entertainment, based in Little Rock, Ark., provided the giant slide for the event. (Photo by Evan Semon) coniinuedfrompagc3 Stadium Oct. 14, to cover K-State's game vs. the University ofOklahoma Sooners. While students consumed various brands and types ofbeer, few knew the complex processes that went into brewing the perfect ale. Not many students realized that local breweries offered a variety offlavors, like fruit beer, marzen and mailbock. A Willie the Wildcat unmasked himselfjust before his graduation in December. senior in computer engineering, Willie had portrayed the mascot since fall 1997. Although most students appreciated the workWillie put into creating his skits and At Little Apple Brewing Co. entertaining crowds, few knew about the man behind the mask. Sept. 27, John Briden, Manhattan resident, takes a Students showed offtheir musical talents during Opus Band Competition, an drink of beer. The local brewery made different annual competition between local bands that occurred every September. Seven bands types of seasonal beers throughout the year. (Photo by Kelly Glasscock) competed in the contest, battling for the $400 grand prize. K-State began to be seen by the rest ofthe country through record-breaking enrollment numbers, a vote as one ofthe trendiest schools in the nation and a winning football team. But the driving force behind the nation's increasing awareness ofK-State were the unseen individuals behind it all. During ESPN "College Game Day" Oct. 14, Lee Corso wears the Willie the Wildcat head. Breaking the unofficial attendance record, 15,587 K- State fans attended the telecast before the game against Oklahoma. (Photo by Evan Semon) m * '"** '• Students who wanted to be seen filled leadership roles, became involved in performing arts and found creative ways to showcase their personalities. While some students performed onstage in the spotlight in productions such as "Two Gentlemen ofVerona," others remained unseen byworking backstage, buildingsets, designing costumes and helpingwith scene changes. DedicatedWildcat football fans rose earlyto prepare for games in order to claim front-row seats in KSU Stadium. Theyshowed their school spirit bypainting their bodies.purple and white, donning purplewigs and proudlywaving signs supporting theWildcats. Although he shared an apartmentwith one ofthe nations top quarterbacks, Nat Beasley — remained unseen as hewent about his dailylife playing football on his couch. While Jonathan Beasleyscrambled from 300-pound defenders, Nat made passes on his Sony PlayStation. While all students were seen on campus, their unseen liveswere what made them stand 14