I am who I am because of who raised me - also the ones who weren't able to. When you are born into a large family it is very common to have grandparents, great grandparents, and even great-great grandparents. What isn't very common though is a child that knows the gritty details of funerals and is so familiar with the hurt of losing almost every influential person in her life before she is expected to fully understand these "grown up"...

Once you are accepted into Kansas State University, you are a part of the wildcat family....

When it comes time to choosing which university is right for you - it's a stressful time. I can remember sitting at...