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Kari Kincaid aims to ‘savor everything’

The Collegian sat down with Kari Kincaid to talk about being a leader on the team and what comes next after her college career ends. Kincaid is one of two seniors on this year's Wildcat team. She averages 8.5 points per game and leads the team in assists, with 64 on the season. Full story

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Go green with clothing swap, thrift shops

Going green is an idea that has become increasingly more popular over the past couple of years. There are ways to go green with your style that you can integrate into your life to make your wardrobe more sustainable. Tie-dye gets a bad reputation and is not always associated with fashion unless it's faux pas. Full story

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‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy supresses our troops

On Jan. 29, 1993, a law was introduced under the Clinton administration that shifted barriers in the United States military. Popularly referred to as the "don't ask, don't tell" policy, it allows gays and lesbians to serve in the military service, as long as they are not "openly" gay, which includes engaging in homosexual acts and telling fellow service members about their sexual preference. Full story

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K-State students work passionately, proud to be purple

K-State's student-led philanthropic campaign began its fourth year with the annual K-State PROUD Volunteer Kick-Off Event last night in the K-State Student Union. The campaign's student-oriented mentality was on display as numerous students crowded Union Station, many already sporting the campaign's shirts for 2010 featuring a classic Willie the Wildcat on a purple background. Full story

Flint Hills Discovery Center discussion

The Flint Hills Discovery Center is the planned focal point of the City of Manhattan's South End Redevelopment project and the topic for discussion at 7 tonight in Forum Hall. The K-State Parks and Wildlife Management club is sponsoring a discussion called "Creating a Sense of Place," lead by Bob Workman, the project's director. Full story

NASA cuts push private space flight

Last Monday, President Obama released his budget to Congress for fiscal year 2011. Included in this new budget was an increase of $6 billion to NASA's budget over the next five years. Along with this budget increase was the cutting of NASA's Constellation program that was meant to send people to the moon once again and replace the current space fleet. Full story

City Commission to discuss water rates change

The Manhattan City Commission will meet at 5 p.m. at City Hall to discuss the annual revenue survey and a proposed change to the City's water rates. First on the agenda, the Commission will review the annual revenue survey to help in the formation of the 2011 budget for the city. Full story

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Chamber of Commerce awards citizens for dedication

Last Friday, the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual award banquet in the K-State Student Union Ballroom. Not only was the Chamber celebrating its 85th anniversary, but awards were given to three men for their exceptional work to improve the Manhattan area. Full story

Wildcats should stay focused this week

On paper, the next eight days look easy for the K-State men's basketball team. Back-to-back home games against the bottom two teams in the league, with a full week to prepare for the first matchup on Saturday. The two opponents combine for just three league wins and 14 league losses, and K-State has beaten them both on the road already this season. Full story

Track enjoys solid performance in Nebraska

For the third consecutive time this season, members of the track and field team faced off against stiff competition from Big 12 opponent Nebraska. Also for the third consecutive time this season, several Wildcats had some success. Five participants broke personal records and three posted top-three finishes at the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational on Saturday. Full story

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Equestrian team falls to No. 5 Oklahoma St.

The sixth-ranked K-State equestrian team fell to No. 5 Oklahoma State this weekend, dropping their first match on the road of the season, 17-6. The show at the Animal Science Arena in Stillwater, Okla., was the second meeting between the two schools this season. Full story

Daily Blotter 2-9-10

SATURDAY Lindsay Rose Longanecker, Ogden, was arrested at 6:15 a.m. for battery. Bond was set at $500. Prentes Deion Gene Potts, Overland Park Kan., was arrested at 6:16 a.m. for driving with a canceled or suspended license. Bond was set at $750. Yifei Lee, 1602 Hillcrest Drive, was arrested at 9:29 a. Full story

The Planner 2-9-10

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The Mortar Board Senior Honor Society will sponsor Campus Leader Administrative Panel on Feb. 16th from 12-1 p.m. in the Union Courtyard. Enter to win a drawing for two $100 Scholarships. The K-State Women's Center will be sending valentines to the Manhattan Emergency Shelter and the Crisis Center. Full story

Senate to vote on bill prohibiting sexual identity discrimination

On Feb. 4, the Kansas Senate committee on Federal and State Affairs voted on Senate Bill 169. The bill passed with a vote of 5-3. Now, Senate Bill 169 will be moved on to the Senate for a full Senate vote. During the 2009 Legislative Session, Senate Bill 169 was introduced and then passed onto the Federal and State Affairs committee for further consideration. Full story

Man brought to Mercy

A one vehicle accident occurred on Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Jerusalem Road and Tuttle Creek Boulevard according to a report from the Riley County Police Department. Kurt Cibolski, 19, of Blue Rapids, Kan. was transported to Mercy Regional Health Center by EMS and treated for minor injuries after his Mercury Cougar hit a guard rail. Full story

‘Other baby’ brings new challenges

It all started last week. I offered to watch my neighbors' six-week-old baby girl for an hour and a half every weekday morning during the time that overlapped while my neighbor had to be at work before her husband got home from his graveyard shift at UPS. Full story

Work ethic helped professor run dairy farm, be governor

John Carlin's work ethic has played an integral role in his life. The visiting professor of the School of Leadership Studies and veteran of Kansas politics seems to have learned that trait at a young age. Raised on a dairy farm near Smolan, Kan. Full story

Superbowl ads offend consumers, foster stereotypes

How emasculated is your man? If you were watching the Super Bowl commercials (sober) you should know what I'm talking about. Twenty minutes after half-time the Web was already buzzing about the wrath of gender stereotyped advertising in Super Bowl XLII commercials. Full story

Food industry needs to be regulated like big tobacco

In recent years, America has waged an all-out war against smoking. Companies have long been banned from advertising on TV, smoking bans have become nearly universal and the excise tax placed on cigarettes has been steadily increasing. The reason behind the war on smoking has always been a simple one: public health. Full story


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