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Super Bowl parties bring people together

Friends, families, strangers and classmates gathered around TV sets to watch the Super Bowl throughout Manhattan Sunday night. Goodnow Hall hosted its annual Super Bowl party on the second, fourth and fifth floors. The aroma of pizza, homemade chili pie and smoked sausages filled the air on the second floor. Full story

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Local band known for lyrics

Local folk-rock band The Low End recently released its first album "Housefire," a five song EP. The record offers a picture of a young band with the potential to create powerful music. "Housefire" makes up for what it lacks in length with lead singer and guitarist Dan Hornsby's skillfully crafted lyrics and high-quality production. Full story

4 students’ project earns them each $1K

Four students from the business department won $1,000 scholarships for a strategic proposal they designed for Target. Last semester, business strategy classes spent the semester developing strategic proposals for the company's home goods department. Full story

Clemente: focusing on final matchups

AMES, Iowa - If seven games are all Denis Clemente has left, then he plans to make every one of them count. That was Clemente's vow after Saturday's 79-75 win at Iowa State - a game in which he tallied a game-high 30 points to lead the No.10 Wildcats (19-4, 6-3 Big 12 Conference) to their eighth straight win over the Cyclones (13-10, 2-6). Full story

Cadets ride in aircraft for experience

From the back of a four-engine Boeing Aircraft, cadets from the K-State Air Force ROTC had the chance to experience a day in the life of an Air Force pilot. A total of 29 cadets took a voluntary trip to Forbes Field in Topeka on Sunday afternoon. The cadets went on board a KC-135 refueling aircraft to gain experience and understanding of one of the many jobs Air Force pilots. Full story

Forum to create cheers necessary

Dear Editor, Tim Schrag recently commented on something that K-State has been lacking for many years - traditional cheers. As meaningless as it is and as much as I hate the Rock Chalk stuff at KU, it is unique to the school and thus immediately identifies it. Full story

Man arrested on domestic-related charges

A local man was arrested Thursday morning on domestic-related charges, said Lt. Herbert Crosby Jr. of the Riley County Police Department. Michael Ray Atchley, 42, of 805 Leavenworth St., was arrested at 9:45 a.m. and charged with aggravated battery and two counts of violating a protective order, according to the RCPD report. Full story

Bulletin 2-8-10

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. Come by the Women’s Center kiosk in the Union for Music Mondays. Full story

Weekly Horoscopes

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 Be very happy you managed to avoid the dreaded "Freshman 15," but be leery because other than 17 alliteration won't begin again until 60. Full story

Ft. Riley soldiers volunteer to deliver Sing-A-Grams

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and the colors pink and red litter many store shelves. Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, better known as BOSS, in Fort Riley, Kan., will be offering a new way for citizens around Riley County to celebrate their loved ones. Full story

Pictures, media reports spur US to help Haiti

When tragedy strikes, there are many people who come to the aid of those in need. The recent earthquake in Haiti illustrates the willingness of individuals to lend a hand to others. It also reminds us of the potential of the media and celebrities to exploit these events. Full story

Web site opens doors for giving anonymous golf tips

Golf is a game of patience, skill and putting up with your opponent for 18 holes. There is nothing worse than playing golf with someone who triggers one of your pet peeves or just flat out doesn't know the rules. Thankfully, the Internet has provided a solution for this nuisance. Full story

Protection in workplace should extend to all

On Feb. 4, Senate Bill 169, adding "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to Kansas' current nondiscrimination statute, passed on a 5-3 vote. This approval moves Bill 169 to the full Senate for consideration. Currently there is no Kansas state law prohibiting employment discrimination based upon sexual orientation and gender identity. Full story

Patterson: Wildcats outplayed in loss to KU

Even with the absence of KU senior guard Danielle McCray, the Wildcats could not sweep the Jayhawks this season. The crowd and home court advantage were behind the KU 70-60 win. McCray was a late scratch from the lineup after tearing her ACL in practice on Thursday. Full story

Blotter 2-8-10

THURSDAY Kenneth Mark Giefer, 1803 College Heights Rd., was arrested at 9:25 a.m. for failure to appear. Bond was set at $500. Michael Ray Atchley, 805 Leavenworth St., was arrested at 9:45 a.m. for aggravated battery and two counts of a protective order. Full story