It was neck and neck until the final minutes in what was the second meeting between Emporia State and Washburn. With 3:30 left in the game, sophomore guard Taylor Euler hit a three-pointer to break a 60-60 tie and spark a 7-0 run. Washburn would not recover as ESU won the game 73-68.

“The most important thing to me was that we competed as well as we have all year,” said Head Coach David Moe. “We got a little discouraged at times in the first half, but I think getting into the tournament after that last game relieved a lot pressure.”

Neither team took control in the early minutes with neither taking a lead larger than six points. With 3:49 left in the half, however, the Ichabods began what was an 8-0 run to end the half to give themselves a six point edge entering halftime.

Matt Boswell led the way for ESU in the first half scoring seven of his 15 in the half. Turnovers plagued the Hornets as they committed eight.

ESU fought back in the second and eventually tied the Ichabods with 14:03 remaining after a three by senior guard Robert Moores (eight points, seven assists).

Once again, neither team was able to pull away from the other until Euler’s three with 3:30 remaining. The second half saw five ties and 11 lead changes all within a 10:30 stretch of play.

“It was definitely a grind out game back and forth,” Burnette said. “We just knew that we had to match their intensity and keep fighting.”

With 3:30 left however, Euler made a deep three to break what would be the final tie of the evening. After two missed Washburn free throws, a free throw by senior guard Xavier Burnette (19 points, seven rebounds) and another three by Burnette, the Hornets were up by seven and would not look back.

Washburn would cut the lead to two points with 14 seconds remaining, but Euler would strike again as he made all four of his free throws in the final seconds to clinch the victory for the Hornets.

Despite hearing chants of “air-ball” throughout the night for a first half air ball as the shot clock wound down, Euler was able to make three of his four attempted threes as well as all four of his free throws late in the game in route to his 13 points.

“You get that (chants) all through high school,” Euler said. “You just have to have fun with it because if you don’t have fun with it, than it’s just going to get to you, and you’re going to get out of your game.”

The Hornets look to keep the success going as they prepare for the MIAA tournament. Their next game is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at White Auditorium in what is the final home game.

Brandon Schneeberger

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Cartoon by Ellen Weiss

Our government is based on a delicate system of checks and balances. The founding fathers drafted the Constitution in this manner in 1787 and a similar system was adopted in Kansas by way of the fourth and final drafted Kansas constitution in 1859.

This system of checks and balances is being threatened in the form of a bill that would change the Kansas constitution and eliminate both the Kansas Board of Regents and the Kansas State Board of Education. Though the bill has not been drafted yet, permission to do so has been given.

The KSBE is a group of education officials who are elected by the voters who govern the state’s secondary school system. The KBOR is a governor-elected group of individuals who govern the state’s universities and colleges. If the KSBE and KBOR are eliminated, their duties would be left to a governor-appointed secretary of education.

To do away with the system of checks and balances that has worked in this state for 150 years and hand over the power to make decisions about the education system in Kansas to politicians is a dangerous prospect. Making the government as concise as possible is not a bad idea, but the entire reason the KSBE and KBOR were created in the first place needs to be considered at this juncture.

The first rumblings to create the KBOR started in 1924 when Ernest Lindley, who was Kansas University’s Chancellor, was forced out of the position by then Gov. Jonathan Davis for political reasons.

Lindley’s dismissal was met with little opposition from the educational governing body at the time, the state Board of Administration. Davis and three others made up the board, so it is little surprise that the firing went over without any fuss.

The people of Kansas, however, responded by demanding that an educational body less connected to politicians and more connected with the state’s educational needs be created. Thus, in 1925, the people of Kansas voted to create the KBOR.

As the history of the KBOR shows, the KBOR and KSBE are in place for a reason—to curb the influence of politics on the education system in the state. Education is more important to the state’s well being than the current political atmosphere. It must be maintained as an entity separate from the government. Otherwise, Lindley’s situation could easily happen again. This is not to say that the current political administration would perpetrate something similar to what happened to Lindley, but the chances would increase dramatically if a Constitutional amendment to replace the KBOR and KSBE was ratified.

Though it is now in its earliest stages, it is necessary for the people of Kansas and particularly those at Emporia State who will one day be employed by the education system to take note of this threat now so that it goes no further.

When the KBOR was established, The Leavenworth Times published an editorial on the subject.

“(This situation) has shown the people of Kansas the danger of having our educational institutions so directly under the control of politicians.  Our educational institutions should be taken from under the control of any political board,” the editorial read.

The words of this editorial still hold true. The government cannot start with the KBOR and KSBE when looking to consolidate the Kansas government. These boards are there and should remain there for good reason.

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Weiss

Ahhh, Wikipedia. My lover and my foe, my best friend and worst enemy. You’ve been used and abused by high school and college students near and far. It seems you’ve been outlawed by many teachers, but why?

Well, Wikipedia has been banned from most classrooms for a reason. Though it can be useful for menial, unimportant things, we all have to accept the fact that this is not a scholarly source for trustworthy information. It’s a source of entertainment.

I’m sure we’ve all taken a class recently where a research paper is required, and I’m sure we’ve all heard the phrase, “No Wikipedia citations.” It’s possible your response was something along the lines of, “What? No fair! It’s the most convenient gathering of random information of all time, how dare they take it away from me!”

Come on, we all know it’s banned for a reason. No matter how much people say Wikipedia is trying to tighten-up its fact-checking process, the fact of the matter is that incorrect information is rampant on this site.

Case in point: Christina Aguilera at the Super Bowl. Everyone knows that she messed up the lyrics to the National freakin’ Anthem, but did you know where she got the lyrics? You got it, Wikipedia. No big deal, right? She just sang the wrong lyrics to a song that a lot of people can sing correctly from memory, on television, on one of the most-watched football games of ALL TIME.

You may want to retort with, “Well I’m not going to be on television, so it doesn’t matter if a few of my ‘facts’ are a little off.” Wrong. In order to sound like an intelligent adult, you’re going to have to know where you information is coming from. Don’t be fooled by things that appear official.

This isn’t to say that Wikipedia is useless. Let’s say I’m sitting around and all of a sudden I want to know how old Tom Hanks is. In such an instance as this, when one needs some casual, for-fun information, it’s okay to hit up the ol’ interwebs. In other words, we should go to this site to be entertained with trivial information, not to find something we’re going to present to others as fact.

If you must use Wikipedia for a research paper or other such scholarly writing, the articles are often filled with citations, which can link you to sites that may provide more reliable information. Try to think of Wikipedia as a jumping-off point. It can inspire you to learn more from other sites and act as a springboard for further research.

Teachers shouldn’t have to remind us that Wikipedia is not a reliable source. Use your common sense, a discriminating eye and hey, maybe even a book.

Ellen Weiss/ The Bulletin

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Pedersen

I love Emporia’s music scene.

At my house alone there have been concerts of some of the most talented and unique musicians Emporia has to offer. We have had everything from hip-hop to punk to noise metal all under the same roof.

We even have a couple house bands and, let me tell you, getting a solid dose of live music almost every week does great things for the soul. I have also been to shows at bars and the Granada Theatre and I’m blown away at the music that comes into Emporia.

But one thing that has always disappointed me during the last few years of going to music shows is the level of attendance. It seems that no matter how many people are at a show, I always want there to be more. I see more people walking to one class than I do at an amazing local music show.

During these shows, I always wonder why there are so few people. Is it because of the quality of the music or the venues? Is it because we are a “commuter school?” Or is it because we simply don’t have enough motivated people?

Of course the weather has played a large part in low attendance as of late but I think the reason people don’t come is a combination of the above things. Strangely enough, those are all assumptions people make which may come from a false perception.

We all know the simple equation: no people = worse music in the future. If people don’t attend events of any sort, those venues make less money and can’t book as good shows and eventually Emporia sucks even more.

There is a schism in people who stay in Emporia and enjoy what is here and those who do not. Those who don’t are afraid to even try enjoying what Emporia has to offer because they are solidified in the mindset that Emporia is boring.

On the other side of the coin, you have the people who realize that Emporia is fairly boring and do all that they can to make it fun and interesting.

It feels like when I first came to Emporia, this side was much larger and people went to bars to see live music, not to Natasha’s or Desperado’s to shake it to a DJ playing canned music.

I am not asking that you change your way of life and go to every show possible, but I am asking for you to have an open mind and take a taste of some local flavor.

Don’t shut down, get down.

Alex Pedersen/ The Bulletin

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Kristin Elliot, who graduated last year with a bachelor’s degree in glass forming, stands by her favorite glass piece Wednesday afternoon in Gilson Gallery inside King Hall. Elliot’s closing reception will be Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. Erica Cassella/ The Bulletin

The Gilson Memorial Gallery in King Hall has hosted a number of exhibitions for Emporia State art students. Currently being displayed in the Gallery, Kristin Elliot’s art exhibition “Over and Over” features the product of four years in ESU’s glass-forming program.

“An exhibition is a culmination of the students’ studies here at ESU,” said Patrick Martin, associate professor of art. “They take all of their studies and draw them into one show. This is the body of work they will use to get into graduate school, galleries and to obtain jobs.”

Though she already graduated with her bachelor’s degree last semester, “Over and Over” is Elliot’s senior exhibition. Her showing was on hold due to the number of senior exhibitions that go through the gallery in King Hall.

“All BFA students will do a senior exhibition,” Martin said. “Each student gets a slot up there (in Gillson Memorial Gallery). Sometimes there are two or three (exhibitions) at a time.”

Like her degree, Elliot’s exhibition has an emphasis in glass forming.

Elliot said there are 16 pieces in total and out of these, two pieces are mix media, a combination of different materials with glass – in this case, pennies with one piece and 40,000 push pins in another.

“My artwork is very intricate and time consuming,” Elliot said. “Some pieces have taken over 50 hours to complete.”

According to its artist statement, the work in Elliot’s display “revolves around meticulous organization and repetitive processes with a material that is somewhat unpredictable.”

To put it in simply Elliot calls her work “organized chaos,” since each piece has a repetitive them and the focus of the display is glass work with patterns and colors being repeated “over and over again.”

“It’s very methodical and she’s very concerned about detail and form in all of her work,” Martin said.

ESU’s art department has the only glass-forming program in Kansas.

“We’re one of only a couple in this region, so we have students from all over the country in our program.” Martin said.

All glass-forming processes are taught through this program such as solid sculpting, cold working, blowing, fusing, casting and slumping. Elliot used all of these for her show.

“Art to me is about the process rather than the end product,” she said.

Martin said Elliot’s work is “exceptional for an undergraduate student.”

Elliot will use the knowledge she gained at ESU in Seattle, Wash., where she has been offered a glass job as a cold-worker.

“Opening my exhibit was a sign of relief,” Elliot said. “It was horrible and overwhelming, but to finish something and have others see it is the best feeling in the world… it’s is not a closing – it’s a new beginning.”

The closing reception for “Over and Over” is scheduled from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25 at the Gilson Memorial Gallery in King Hall.

Thomas Govert

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Kansas Farmers Union President Donn Teske and filmmaker Joe Winston answer questions from the audience after a showing of the film “What’s the Matter with Kansas?” Tuesday night at the Granada Theatre. Chris Franklin/ The Bulletin

On Tuesday night at the Granada Theatre, there was one question on everyone’s mind:

“What’s the Matter with Kansas?”

The film of the same name was shown with a question and answer session afterward with the filmmaker, Joe Winston, and one of the people featured in it to a crowd of about 200.

“One of the reasons we wanted to bring this movie here was to get people to think about it – what is the matter with Kansas? Are we voting against our own self interests?” said Ellen Hansen, associate professor of social sciences and emcee for the screening.

The documentary is based on the book “What’s the Matter with Kansas” by Thomas Frank and follows different Kansans without outside commentary or a narrative. Winston hoped that this would produce a “much more satisfying and powerful” meaning to the film.

The film focuses on two conservative, religious families and Donn Teske, Kansas Farmers Union President, who also attended the screening, and the struggles of being a farmer as well as the struggles faced by the people of Immanuel Baptist Church in Wichita. Winston said these groups portrayed a fair and accurate representation of the specific demographic of Kansas.

“We were very pleased, everybody felt fairly treated, nobody felt tricked and that was very important to Laura (Winston’s wife and co-director of the film) and I,” Winston said during the question and answer session after the film.

Winston said he hoped the film could change people’s minds about the people of Kansas.

“What I find is that the people out on the coast already have pretty low opinions of people in the Midwest, but in this movie they get to see people who they disagree with as real people,” Winston said.

Winston said that the movie is very positive for people outside of Kansas because it shows that there are real people behind “just the headlines.”

Teske said that the situation of politics in Kansas is a bleak one for the Kansas farmer and that the people of Kansas continually vote against their own best interests. He said he was particularly against the estate tax.

“All of Kansas wants the estate tax repealed. How many people are going to benefit from that? For the rest of us that’s a tax increase and we’re screaming for it,” Teske said after the screening.

Winston said he hoped the movie invoked the question of whether it was even possible to have a political discussion in this country at all.

“The movie shows that the conservatives are much better organized, much better unified, much better funded and many of the liberals are barely heard from,” Winston said.

Winston said that if more people like Teske ran for office in the liberal parties they could win and begin to make a difference.

Winston said that the Democrats had dropped the ball many times, harming their cause as much as any other outside source did.

During a down moment in the question and answer session, Teske mentioned that two of his children, Lisa and Zach, graduated from ESU.

“I’m not a history buff so I learned a lot from this tonight, but it was kind of all over the place,” said Rachel DeLay, senior business education major.

DeLay said that the movie presented interesting points but didn’t cover many major issues in the state.

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Associate professor Dwight Moore discusses the proposed changes by Faculty Senate to the academic calendar for the fall 2013 school year. Megan Gartner/ The Bulletin

For students at Emporia State, 75 days of classes per semester is the norm, but for other Regents schools, this is not the case.

“(KBOR) changed their policy for school days,” said Dwight Moore, associate professor of biology and chairman of academic affairs for Faculty Senate. “They want to have at least 73 class days. So, ESU has more class days than any other Regents school.”

On Feb. 15, Moore introduced a bill to the Faculty Senate that would change ESU’s policy concerning the number of class days and other issues regarding the academic calendar.
According to the bill, ESU will no longer have separate Fall and Thanksgiving Breaks, if passed. Instead, the bill states, “Fall/Thanksgiving Break will be held on 5 consecutive days (Monday through Friday) of the week that contains Thanksgiving Day.”
Moore said most of the Regents schools have a week-long Thanksgiving Break, so this proposal is not uncommon.

Some students like the idea. Beth Lewis, freshman business administration major, said that she travels a lot to see family for Thanksgiving, so the extra days would make traveling easier.
However, there is some concern among students about this potential change.
“I would rather have two short breaks instead of one long Thanksgiving because it breaks up the semester and makes it go by faster,” said Carleigh Cozad, freshman pre-pharmacy major.
Another aspect of the calendar policy that the bill would change is when the first day of classes would begin. Currently, classes are required to start on a Wednesday. But, if this bill passes, Moore said classes could start on a Tuesday or a Thursday.
Last Friday, no classes were held on campus because under the current policy, there is one more day in the spring semester than in the fall, so students get this one day off to compensate for that. Moore said that if the bill passes, this short break would no longer be necessary.
A few things that the bill won’t change include Veterans Day, since it is a state holiday, no activities the week before finals and the set-up of finals week. It will, however, change recognition from Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday to the official national holiday of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
If passed, the bill will not be effectively immediately. According to the bill, it would “become effective for the academic year that begins fall 2013.”
“The bill was on first reading at the last meeting and at the next meeting, it can be voted on, so we can pass the bill or reject the bill,” Moore said. “And, if people want to make amendments, they can suggest amendments to the bill. So, the real decision will come at the senate meeting.”

The next Faculty Senate meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1 in Visser Hall Room 330.

Samantha Jones

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City Prosecutor Laura Miser answers a question about house parties during “Night Life and the Law” Monday night in the Memorial Union Colonial Ballroom. Alissa Miller/ The Bulletin

“Nightlife and the Law,” a forum focusing on regulations of house parties, drug/alcohol use and related prosecutions was held Monday night in the Colonial Ballroom of the Memorial Union to an audience of about 30 students and community members.

The forum, which was hosted by the Associated Student Government City Relations Committee, consisted of eight representatives from Emporia law enforcement, city prosecution, alcohol beverage control and Emporia State police and safety who answered audience questions relating to the topic.

Monte Miller, local defense attorney, said when a minor is caught drinking at a party, those present may also be subject to legal repercussions if they were aware of the illegal activity. This also applies when parents know their children are drinking in the house, said Steve Smith, agent of the Kansas Alcohol Beverage Control.

The questions raised at the forum came from the audience, including one questions as to whether or not Emporia Police use undercover cops.

“It is not uncommon for law enforcement agency to use undercover, underage partners to see if they (liquor stores) would sell alcohol to underage people,” said Gary Smith, Emporia chief of police. Smith said that in these kinds of situations, law enforcement is always standing nearby.

Marc Goodman, Lyon County attorney, said that if a person owns any part of the house and minors with alcohol are found by the police, that person will be charged with unlawful hosting. Also for sororities and fraternities, if the police find minors with alcohol, the president and the officer of the house are held responsible, Goodman said.

In terms of measures hosts can take to prevent minors with alcohol, Chris Hoover, ESU’s Police and Safety captain, said, “Easy solution – don’t let the minors in.” Hoover said even if minors are marked, they will consume alcohol if it is available.

Smith suggested that hosts should serve both alcohol and food and make sure everyone has a designated driver.

An audience member raised the question whether Emporia has stricter regulations on alcohol use than other cities in Kansas. Hoover, responded with a real story of a car accident caused by drunk diving.

“It doesn’t matter if it is a university student, high-school student or visitor, Emporia decided that we are going to step this (Law on MIC & MIP) up and try to keep this sort of thing from happening. To my knowledge, in Emporia there has never been a MIC (Minor in Consumption) charge, only MIP (Minor In Possession), but MIC and MIP are the same status,” Hoover said.

Laura Miser, city prosecutor, said if people get the ticket and it is their first offense, they can get a diversion, but they cannot get the diversion if it is their second offense.

“If you are first time MIP or MIC in Emporia and apply for a diversion, a base cost not including your attorney and bail bond is $555.50, which includes $200 diversion fee, $155 court cost and $200 drug and alcohol evaluation,” Goodman said.

If people get a diversion, there are still some traces on the record, but if they are trying to get a job or buy a car, the people related will see a blank record, Miser said.

Another audience member asked what happens if someone’s roommate smokes marijuana. Goodman said if people are in the apartment where an officer determines marijuana is present, then those people can also become part of the system.

“If you have a desire to be a teacher, doctor, dentist or any profession requiring a professional license, kiss it goodbye. So the answer now – get another roommate,” Goodman said.

The City Relations Committee is a joint effort between ASG and the city of Emporia to improve relations among Emporia State students and members of the Emporia community.

Huibing Lu

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Feb. 16

Officer removed chains from doors ‘C’ and ‘D’ at Science Hall.

Officers completed deposit for the Foundation.

Officer admitted student into Bruder Theater to attempt to locate lost wallet.

Officer provided jump start assistance for KS 771CDM in Sector 1.

Officer completed deposits for Business Office and Parking Dept.

Officer completed deposit for Memorial Student Union.

Officer responded to non-injury accident involving KS 657AWS and KS WRI445 in 100 W 15^th

Parking Enforcement removed immobilizer from KS 914ABR in Lot 7.

Officer provided jump start assistance for KS 557DBH at 18^th and Merchant.

Officer provided jump start assistance for KS 947CBP in Sector 9.

Parking Enforcement immobilized KS 199AUE in Kellogg Circle meters.

A stroller was reported found at the south entrance of Plumb Hall. Owner was located.

Officer provided jump start assistance for KS WGH844 in Sector 6.

Light poles 45,46 and 47 are out in Sector 2

Officer secured loading dock door and doors to front office at HPER building.

Officers assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a foot pursuit and suspicious vehicle in the vicinity of 1202 W 6^th-McDonald’s.

Feb. 17

Officer completed deposit for Parking Dept

Two female students reported a suspicious person in Sector 2.  Officer made no contact.

Officer provided jump start assistance for KS 587BQJ in 1400 Highland.

Parking Enforcement immobilized KS 543AGB in Lot 1.

Officer provided lock out assistance for KS 483BOL at 802 Graham.

Parking Enforcement removed immobilizer from KS 543AGB in Lot 1.

Officer stopped KS 187BZL in 1100 Union for failure to yield at a crosswalk at same location.

Bobbi Nash was taken into custody for an alleged suspended driver’s license and an alleged illegal tag and transported to Lyon Co. jail.

Officer provided jump start assistance for KS 047BMV in Sector 7.

ESU PD HQ received report of skateboarders north of Plumb Hall.  Officer made no contact.

Student Recreation Center staff reported two subjects refusing to leave.  Officers contacted and advised them to leave.  Subjects exited the building.

Officer checked Trusler Sports Complex.  Secured restrooms and Press Box.

Officer checked welfare of occupant of KS 066BWG north of I-35.  No problem was found.

Power House Operator reported a high temperature reading in the 1^st floor Chemical Storage Room in Cram Hall. Contacted Darrell Stephens.  He advised to contact Nane Weaver. Contacted Nane Weaver.  He will come in to shut down steam valve.

Twin Towers Complex Resident Assistant reported a female resident in North Twin Towers witnessed an older male subject on the ledge outside her dormitory window.  Suspect left the area prior to officer’s arrival.  Extra patrol was requested.

Feb. 18

Officer provided jump start assistance for KS 898CCK in Sector 3.

Officer stopped TX 33LBJ4 in 1700 Center. Citation for expired tags.  Verbal warning for a one-way violation in 1700 Morse.

Officer provided jump start assistance for KS 906CFW in Sector 6.

Officer provided lock out assistance for KS 527CCC in Sector 2

Officer provided jump start assistance for KS 883AFG in Sector 5.

Officer provided lock out assistance for KS WTB320 at 1028 River View Dr.

Officer checked Trusler Sports Complex.  Secured both restrooms and press box and turned on the security lights.

KS 366AWA was occupied in the parking lot.

Feb. 19

Officer stopped KS RGS625 at 15^th and Morse Dr.  Citation for a one-way violation in 1700 Wooster.

Officer provided lock out assistance for KS 676AJH at 1301 12^th –Newman Regional Health east parking lot.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a call at 7^th and Whittier.

Officers assisted Emporia Police Dept. with welfare check at 1112 Merchant.

Feb. 20

Officer responded to an ambulance call at ESU Apt.-1201 Triplett Dr. Subject was transported to Newman Regional Health.

Officer admitted Ahmad Alselwi into Science Hall Room 213 to retrieve flash drive.

WAW Library SLIM zone 13 Intrusion West ramp doors.  Human error.

Feb. 21

Officer coned off parking stalls on Kellogg Circle.

Parking Enforcement immobilized KS 515DCQ in Sector 3.

Parking Enforcement immobilized KS 391BAP in Lot 11.

Parking Enforcement immobilized KS 514AWL in Lot 11.

Parking Enforcement immobilized KS 269ACD in Lot 5.

Officer provided escort for an injured male student from Student Recreation Center to Student Health Center

Parking Enforcement immobilized KS 672CBP in Sector 2.

Parking Enforcement immobilized KS WWZ754 in Lot 7.

Officer provided escort for an injured male student from Student Health Center to Twin Towers Complex.

Parking Enforcement removed immobilizer from KS 391BAP in lot 11.

Officer provided lock out assistance for KS 673AIG in Lot 1.

Parking Enforcement removed immobilizer from KS 672CBP in Sector 2.

Officer escorted male student to ATM then to vehicle in Lot 5 to remove immobilizer from KS 269ACD

Officer escorted female student to ATM then to vehicle in Lot 7 to remove immobilizer from KS

The toilet in the first stall in women’s restroom at the Student Recreational Center was overflowing and has been shut off.

Feb. 22

Parking Enforcement immobilized KS 736CHA in free parking.

Parking Enforcement immobilized KS 081BTP in Lot 7.

Parking Enforcement immobilized KS XJI783 in Lot 3.

Parking Enforcement immobilized CO 526NXU in Pavilion meters.

Parking Enforcement removed immobilizer from KS XJI783 in Lot 3

Parking Enforcement removed immobilizer from CO 526NXU in Pavilion meters.

Parking Enforcement immobilized KS WTC730 in Lot 7.

Parking Enforcement immobilized KS XSB468 in Lot 11.

Parking Enforcement immobilized KS 635CBO in Pavilion meters.

Parking Enforcement immobilized KS XIK472 in Sector 5.

Parking Enforcement immobilized KS 978AJJ in Sector 5.

Parking Enforcement removed immobilizer from KS XSB468 in Sector 11.

Officer removed immobilizer from KS 978AJJ in Sector 5.

Officer removed immobilizer from KS XIK472 in Sector 5.

Officer stopped KS 233AUE at 12^th and Merchant. Verbal warning for driving without headlights

Officer admitted male student into Science Hall Room 16.

Officer checked the Earl Center

Officer set alarm system in WAW Library.

Officer checked Trusler Sports Complex.

Officer returned found bathing suit to HPER building.

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Emporia State’s Spring Blood Drive will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 2 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 3 in the Colonial Ballroom of the Memorial Union. The blood drive is sponsored by Caduceus Society and the American Red Cross Club.

Dwight Moore, associate professor of biological sciences and faculty sponsor of Caduceus Society, said the goal is to collect about 150 pints of blood.

Moore said anyone who is over 18 years of age and in good health is eligible to sign up. Before donating blood, donators must complete a series of health tests, including answering several health-related questions and going through a hemoglobin check to ensure donators will not put themselves at risk from lack of iron.

Those interested need to bring a photo ID to sign up. Appointments can be made in person at the sign-up table in the Union’s Main Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 24, 25, 28 and on March 1. Appointments may also be made online at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Chris Smith, Caduceus Society president, said that since its beginning in 2005, ESU has never won the competition, and that pending President Lane’s approval, and ESU’s defeat of Ft. Hays, all those who donate blood will receive free parking on March 11 with special parking passes handed out, and those who donate need to place their “I Gave Blood” sticker on that parking pass. The amnesty day for parking qualifies for all parking meters, and excludes Gold and Orange parking zones.

Smith also said that there’s currently a huge shortage of blood – 28,000 units across the nation – in part due to the inclement weather across the country.

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Shubha Chatterjee, graduate art therapy student, and accounting major Chunna Gu work on preparing their taxes Tuesday afternoon in the International Education Office. Megan Gartner/ The Bulletin

When 3:30 p.m. rolls around on Tuesday afternoons during tax season, the Office of International Education is a busy place. For the last six years, Alexis Downs, accounting professor, has helped organize the tax preparations services for international students on campus.

“I am a trainer and coordinator,” Downs said. “The students prepare the returns.”

Every Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 to 5 p.m. international students can receive help with tax returns on campus. The service has been available since Feb. 8 and will continue through April 12. Five students in the accounting department volunteer their time every Tuesday to help international students.

“I think if they do them well and are able to do them correctly then it is good,” said Megan Willis, sophomore elementary education major.

Downs said all of the volunteers are Emporia State students that have taken federal income tax classes and have passed a test from the Internal Revenue Services.  She also said it was good practice for these volunteers.

Jalessa Lorick, sophomore elementary education major, said her parents still prepare her taxes for her.

“I think this service is a good idea,” Lorick said. “A lot of them don’t know what they are doing and how it is supposed to be done.”

Downs said for most students the most important part is to receive their tax returns.

“They get money back from the government – they don’t owe,” Downs said.

In addition to this, Downs said if international students ever wanted to apply to become a resident of the United States, compliance of the laws if very important.

When U.S. citizens do not file their taxes, Downs said the procedure will start with a letter from the IRS to tell them they owe for their taxes with interest now included.  If they ignore the IRS, they will be taken to court.

Downs said the office of international education emails all the international students to inform them that their taxes can be prepared for free.

“We see a little over 100 international students through the course of the tax season,” Downs said.

The on campus service is only for international students, but there is a free tax service available for Emporia community members and students at the Lyon County State Bank, 902 Merchant St.

“It would be good for people free of charge if they don’t know how to do it or don’t have money for it,” Willis said.

International students who want to receive the tax preparation help need to bring documents including their passport, visa/immigrations status information, social security number or individual taxpayer identification number, address, U.S. entry and exit dates and any tax or income forms they may have received.

A more detailed list of forms can be given by contacting Alexis Downs at adowns@emporia.edu.  If you are not able to make the Tuesday afternoon time, students can email Downs to make an appointment.

Brianne Simon

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