Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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Customers purchase doughnuts during the first day of business Sept. 22. l think a doughnut shop would be popular in any college town, but I couldn't imagine a better place than Manhattan, Diane Meredith, co-owner of Varsity Donuts, said. Skye Tabaranza. Mark Grady and Owen Praeger, senior in computer science and mathematics, make cinnamon twists in preparation for the grand opening of Varsity Donuts. Carlos Salazar ar, Doughnut Flavors Glazed Chocolate Maple Bacon Chocolate Cake Lemon Drop Blueberry Fruity Pebble Coco Puff Cinnamon Toast Crunch Peanut Butter 84 Jelly Honeymooner Coconut

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As people flooded into McCain Auditorium the night of Oct. 9, the eclectic group of spectators made it hard to identify exactly what kind of event was taking place. Grandparents were accompanying their grandchildren while college students sat near their parents and friends. The excitement in the variety of faces hinted that the performance was to be made by a person that had touched and impacted all generations. It was only fitting that Bill Cosby, the guest speaker that night, was the reason the people had flocked to the campus that rainy evening. I wanted to go see Bill Cosby because I grew up watching him on the Cosby Showf' Anne McClain, senior in secondary education, said. I also knew it was a rare treat to be able to see him in person, so I jumped at the opportunityf' He took the stage wearing sweatpants and a sweatshirt dawning the phrase, Hello Priendj' which set the tone for the entire performance. He spent the evening sitting in a chair atop an oriental rug as he talked to the audience as if it was a casual conversation. Bill Cosby is one of the most influential cultural icons in American historyf' said Todd Holmberg, director of McCain Auditorium. Presenting Mr. Cosby to the Manhattan community is certainly a highlight in McCain Auditorium's 41-year-history of bringing the best to our region, and it's a milestone for my career as an arts administratorf' As a cultural icon, Cosby was known to be a role model for many people during his era. With endless advice on life, fatherhood and marriage, his performance in Manhattan was focused on his unique experiences with his wife and what their life has been like together. His incomparable dialect and exaggerated facial expressions helped successfully deliver each of his hilarious anecdotes directly to the audience, resulting in a roar of laughter that shook the auditorium. Speaking with the bias of a man's perspective, he gave his two sense on a few unwritten rules of marriage, including the idea of the secluded man cave. I just want you to know, that I know that my wife loves me and she knows I love her, but there is no arguing about who is charge. She pretends that she isn't, but there are things that I don't do which prove that this is not my house, Cosby said. There are things that I don't do to her, that she does to me, which I am sure all you husbands understand. She gave me a 'roomf There is not a husband here that would give the wife a 'roomf Although many of the people in attendance were unmarried college students, his message about spouses still resonated with the masses. Some of his stories revolved around relationships, and at this point in life we have all experienced some form of relationship enough to understand the anticipated gender roles each person plays, McClain said. It was also interesting to watch how the older generations in the crowd reacted. As he wrapped up his monologue, he gave a small Wildcat stuffed animal a tight squeeze, gave the crowd a large grin and slowly strolled off the stage, Willie in hand. ' -wwyym 'f I l 3 M 11-,,,. . ' H ,Wi My Wm I www , WM M V lrfilyr

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14' xr' by Stephanie Mikuls Doughrtut Varsity Donuts offers a place to satisfy a typical breakfast craving at all hours en a storefront sticker in March 2011 an- nounced the soon-to-be presence of a new doughnut shop in Aggieville after a previous doughnuts shop Daylight Donuts closed down, it grabbed peoples attention. Six months later, Varsity Donuts was ready for people to sink their teeth into some sweet, deli- cious and creative breakfast treats. With doughnuts named Flat Tire and ul-loneymoonerf' Varsity proved they were anything but a generic doughnut shop. While some people preferred the classic glazed, other customers looked through the glass counter and chose one of the more unique doughnuts they offered. Doughnuts were covered with frosting, sprinkles, cereals and cookies of all different colors. Doughnuts are fun because you can just make up thingsf' Diane Meredith, co-owner, said. 'iWe actually experimented today with what will probably be our most popular-a s'more doughnutf' A s'more doughnut contained a marshmallow-cream filled doughnut with graham cracker crumbs sprinkled in the chocolate frosting. As experimenting with doughnuts was one facet of the job, hiring was based on a more creative process than the average application. You basically have to do a creative project that shows that you want the job and gives some information about yourselff' Lauren Ollila, junior in elementary education, said. i'Por some people that means a scrapbook and for oth- ers it might mean a giant sculpture. For me it was a websitef' The store, located in the heart of Aggieville, also lends itself to a unique, vintage feel. The high, chandeliered ceilings and the counter lining the back wall are reminiscent of the 1950s. High school kids would come down after games and have a Coca-Cola in poodle skirtsf' Meredith said. lt really has this great history. I wish I could go back in time like every 10 years and see what it was like. The store officially opened on Sept. 22. Students lined up outside at midnight and waited to taste their first Varsity Time doughnut. Some slept while they waited outside but some stayed awake in anticipation. The shop handed out some coffee around 4- a.m. for those in line. 'About 60 people lined up outsidef' Meredith said. 'At two in the morning, we rolled out the first rack of dough- nuts and people started cheering. We said, iNo, you still have to wait til 5:30! ' The store had not predicted how many people would be there and by the end of the first day, the options were slim. I was there late in the afternoon so they only had two kinds of doughnuts left, the Fruit Loop and Cinnamon Toast Crunch doughnutsf' Erica Enlow, junior in finance, said. M1 got one and my friend got the other and we split them. I liked the Cinnamon Toast Crunch doughnut more, but they both tasted greatf' The store opened daily at 5:30 a.m. and was open until 10 p.m. The store planned to eventually stay open later to catch those who might be craving a doughnut on their way home from Aggieville. Eventually we'll be open late-nightf' Meredith said. We'll open back up at 12 to about 3:30. At that time all of the doughnut fun moves to the back parking lotf' The back parking lot contained the food truck where the doughnuts were all made. Store owners considered building a small patio out back to house the late-night customers. 1 have this idea about opening it in the dead of winterl' Mere- dith said. 'lMaybe finals week. Sometime when it's needed mostf' There were six co-owners of the store, one of whom had an extensive bike collection. The store was named after the Schwinn Varsity, a very popular bicycle in the 1960s. Cus- tomers could also rent bikes. We're trying to promote balanced livingf' Meredith said. The store also planned to host ping-pong tournaments and bike rides and eventually start delivering via bicycle. I think varsity is just what Aggieville needs, especially after Daylight closedf' Enlow said. I think their uniqueness and variety of doughnuts is a great touch because no where else in Manhattan has those kind of doughnutsf' varsity donuts