Shelly Carver, Community Development Manager of the Flint Hills Regional Council, serves cake to attendees of the Flint Hills Regional Council 5th Anniversary Celebration on June 25, 2015 at the Flint Hills Discovery Center. (Emily Starkey | The Collegian)

Gary Stith, the director of the Flint Hills Regional Council, closes the Flint Hills Regional Council 5th Anniversary Celebration by "looking to the future." The celebration was held on June 25, 2015 at the Flint Hills Discovery Center in downtown Manhattan. (Emily Starkey | The Collegian)

Arianna Levin, graduate in Apparel and Textiles, poses with model Madison McKeown, sophomore in apparel and textiles, during the awards ceremony of the Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design Showcase of Excellence in the Hilton Garden Inn on April 16, 2015. Levin had received the award of Best of Show Runway for her design of "Evelyn Chemise." (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

Taylor Good, sophomore in family studies and human services, walks down the runway while wearing "Dahlila Night Gown" made by Arianna Levin, graduate in apparel and textiles, during the 2015 Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design Showcase of Excellence at the Hilton Garden Inn on April 16, 2015. The ATID Showcase is a mounted exhibit and live runway show that features the work from K-State students and Kansas secondary education students where students can display their creativity and highlights of their work for alumni, professionals and faculty within the apparel and textiles and interior design industries. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

Keshia Knight Pulliam spoke Wednesday night for the 2015 Alpha Phi Alpha lecture series.

Eric Shulman, freshman in music, talks about what he would do if he was given a million dollars. Mr. West Hall took place on March 2, 2015. (Mason Swenson | The Collegian)

Jake Waris, freshman in animal sciences and industry, struts down the runway to talk to the judges during the interview portion of the Mr. West Hall. The competition took place on Monday, March 2, 2015 in West Hall. (Mason Swenson | The Collegian)

Sara Peters and Andrew Beck, judges for the "Inaugural Mr. West" competition held in West Hall write down notes on a contestant's performance Mar. 2, 2015. The competition consisted of a talent, suit wear and question category which the seven participants were judged on. (Lauren Nagle | The Collegian)

Nicholas Charpentier, freshman in biology, watches as contestants for Mr. West Hall compete on March 2, 2015. Seven residents of West Hall competed in this annual competition for their name on a plaque that hangs in the lobby. (Lauren Nagle | The Collegian)

Alex Wakim, sophomore in applied music, plays a song on the piano during the Mr. West Hall competition. Wakim won the competition on March 2, 2015, and will have a plaque with his name hanging in West Hall. (Mason Swenson | The Collegian)

Charlie Arnot, Center of Food Integrity CEO speaks about at Forum Hall Mar. 2, 2015. Arnot's presentation "Size Matters: Why We Love to Hate ‘Big Food’” investigated the relationship between consumers and food producers and encouraged consumer trust in the food system. (Lauren Nagle | The Collegian)

Filmmaker Yoruba Richen speaks with a panel of students as well as those in attendance at the showing of her documentary The New Black in the Hemisphere Room of Hale Library Feb. 11, 2015. (Evert Nelson | The Collegian)

Filmmaker Yoruba Richen speaks with a panel of students as well as those in attendance at the showing of her documentary The New Black in the Hemisphere Room of Hale Library Feb. 11, 2015. (Evert Nelson | The Collegian)

Students take notes while other people watch the showing of The New Black documentary in the Hemisphere room of Hale Library Feb. 11, 2015. The documentary had its showing as well as a discussion with filmaker Yoruba Richen. (Evert Nelson | The Collegian)

Congressman Tim Huelskamp speaks during the Fort Riley community listening section in Junction City on Feb. 9 2015. (Chloe Creager | The Collegian)

Erica Young, sophomore in broadcasting talks with Katy Karlin, Professor of English Creative Writing at the College of Arts and Sciences Teach-In on Jan. 28, 2015. Students and guests gathered in the Student Union Courtyard monday afternoon to meet with faculty members of the College of Arts and Sciences to discuss pressing social issues. (Allison Evans | The Collegian)

Students listen to English Professors Naomi Wood and Joe Sutliff Sanders as they discuss diversity in children's literature at the College of Arts and Sciences Teach-In on Jan. 28, 2015. Students and guests gathered Monday afternoon in the Student Union Courtyard to meet with Faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences to discuss pressing social issues. ( Allison Evans | The Collegian )

Brenden Herrerman, senior in physics, completes a boulder route while competiting in the 2015 Flint Hills Climbing Competition at the Kansas State Recreational Center on Jan. 24, 2015. (Kendra Smith | The Collegian)

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Tim Tarkelly and Soji Cole, both graduates in dramatic theatre, participate in the interactive portion of the Tunnel of Oppression event at the Student Union on November 12, 2014. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

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Students watch an oppression video during the passive portion of the Tunnel of Oppression event in the Student Union on November 12, 2014. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

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Students discuss the meaning of oppression before going into the interactive portion of the Tunnel Of Oppression in the Student Union on November 12, 2014. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

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Attendees react to the poll results at the Jim Sherow Watch Party at the Holiday Inn on November 4, 2014. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

Paul Davis, democratic candidate for Kansas Governor, speaks with journalists during a rally Saturday morning at Bluestem Bistro in Aggieville. (Parker Robb | The Collegian)

Paul Davis, democratic candidate for Kansas Governor, speaks with supporters during a rally Saturday morning at Bluestem Bistro in Aggieville. (Parker Robb | The Collegian)

Paul Davis, democratic candidate for Kansas Governor, speaks to supporters during a rally Saturday morning at Bluestem Bistro in Aggieville. (Parker Robb | The Collegian)

Maj. Gen. Paul E. Funk II, 1st Inf. Div. and Fort Riley commanding general address attendees to the casing ceremony on Fort Riley on Wednesday morning, Oct. 8, 2014. The ceremony was symbolic of the soldiers being deployed to the Middle East out of Fort Riley. (Hannah Hunsinger | The Collegian)

Ben Stark-Sachs, resident of Manhattan signs up as a volunteer for the Davis and Docking campaign at a rally in Triangle Park on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. (Taylor Alderman | The Collegian)

Paul Davis, democratic candidate for governor of Kansas speaks at a rally in Triangle Park on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. (Taylor Alderman | The Collegian)

Paul Davis, democratic candidate for governor of Kansas speaks at a rally in Triangle Park on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. (Taylor Alderman | The Collegian)

Paul Davis, democratic candidate for governor of Kansas speaks at a rally in Triangle Park on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. (Taylor Alderman | The Collegian)

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Tori Ptacek, junior in theatre, and Dani Golway, senior in mass communications, act out a scene of "Monkey Monkey Bottle of Beer. How Many Monkeys Have We Here? " at production rehearsal at the Purple Masque Theatre on October 1, 2014. Showings will take place on October 2nd-4th starting at 7:30PM. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

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Ellyn Calvert, senior in theatre, Dani Golway, senior in mass communications, and Tori Ptacek, junior in theatre, act out a scene of "Monkey Monkey Bottle of Beer. How Many Monkeys We Have Here?" during production rehearsal at the Purple Masque Theatre on October 1, 2014. Showings will take place on October 2nd-4th starting at 7:30PM. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

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Erin Ressegieu, junior in english, plays one of the main characters of the "Monkey Monkey Bottle of Beer. How Many Monkeys Have We Here? " production at the Purple Masque Theatre. Showings will take place on October 2nd-4th starting at 7:30PM. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

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Noted author Phil Klay hosts a lecture about his recent book "Redeployment" and related topics at Kansas State University's Alumni Center on October 1, 2014. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

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Noted author Phil Klay hosts a lecture about his recent book "Redeployment" and related topics at Kansas State University's Alumni Center on October 1, 2014. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

Naomi Wood, English professor, shows illustrations from Shel Silverstein's book of poems and drawings "Falling Up" during the banned book redin gin Bosco Plaza on Wednesday morning, Sept. 24, 2014. Silverstein's book was included in the event because some people believe the book teaches children to be rebellious and disrespectful. (Hannah Hunsinger | The Collegian)

After his talk in McCain auditorum, Ghost Map writer, Steven Berlin Johnson signs copies of his books and chats with attendees in the lobby on Thursday night, Sept. 11, 2014. (Hannah Hunsinger | The Collegian)

Steven Berlin Johnson, the author of this year's freshman read, "The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic – and How it Changed Science, Cities and the Modern World" discusses his book in Mccain auditorium on Thursday night, Sept. 11, 2014. (Hannah Hunsinger | The Collegian)

Farmer's Market Purchase

Jeff Cannzzo, of Wakefield, MO, buys some fresh vegetables at the farmer's market from Tim Heward of Weiche's Vegetable Garden from Greenleaf, KS. The farmer's market had many fresh foods from local producers giving customers a wide variety to choose from.

Farmer's Market

A large amount of people go to the farmer's market for fresh, locally produced foods. The market offered a large selection from local producers giving customers a wide variety to choose from.

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Prairiewind Farms from Manhattan, KS offers everything from sweet pickle relish to pickled eggs at the local farmer's market. This vendor also offered samples to make choosing their products easier and more enticing.

(Photo by Taylor Alderman | The Collegian) A mixture of students, faculty, and community members gathered on Sunday evening to watch "Plagues and Progress: A Showcase Inspired by 'The Ghost Map" outside of Hale Library.

(Photo by Taylor Alderman | The Collegian) A mixture of students and community members gathers on Sunday evening to watch "Plagues and Progress: A Showcase Inspired by 'The Ghost Map."

(Photo by Taylor Alderman | The Collegian) Popcorn was given out during the showing of "Plagues and Progress: A Showcase Inspired by 'The Ghost Map" outside of Hale Library on Sunday evening.

(Photo by Taylor Alderman | The Collegian) The sun sets as campus and community members gather outside of Hale library at Movies on the Grass on Sunday evening. Last nights show included short videos about issues brought about from "The Ghost Map" by Stephen Johnson.

Photo by Caitlyn Massy | The Collegian Mike Domitrz, founder of The Date Safe Project, speaks to the audience about how to properly express support in a way that allows sexual assault survivors to reach out in the Union Ballroom on Tuesday.

Photo by Caitlyn Massy | The Collegian Eliseo Arreola, junior studying hotel and restaurant management, mock-interviews Anna Jones, sophomore studying secondary education, before the Can I Kiss You? presentation in the Union Ballroom on Tuesday.

Karen Stobbe during her improvisation performance in the K-State Alumni Center on April 9, 2015. Sponsored by the Kansas State University Center on Aging, the third annual Dementia workshop provided a performance by Karen Stobbe and Monday Carter of "Sometimes Ya Gotta Laugh." The performance focused on the world of caregiving for those diagnosed with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. (Kelly Iverson | The Collegian)