New video chat service offers fewer gambles
ChatRoulette is an Internet social networking phenomenon that has seen a dramatic expansion in popularity since it was created in December. The premise is simple; users hook up a webcam to a computer, hit the “Play” button, and then are free to engage in conversations with random strangers. If the stranger is unappealing or perverted, [...]
Service dogs provide support, companionship
A pack of Labrador and golden retrievers wearing blue and yellow vests crowded the Union Courtyard Tuesday morning to show off their skills and demonstrate how helpful they can be in society. The assistance dogs were exhibited along with dog owners, dog trainers and organizers, as part of K-State for All! Disability Awareness Week. “We [...]
Coach Martin holds high hopes for next season’s team
With the season now over and the emotions from Saturday’s loss to Butler University in the Elite Eight not so fresh, K-State men’s basketball coach Frank Martin was ready to talk about the past, the future and everything in between. Martin spoke at great lengths about the future of the program, commenting on everything from [...]
Nutter’s Midweek Musings
Wednesday conundrums while Wildcat Nation reflects on one of the best basketball seasons in school history and transitions to baseball and spring football. • I was fortunate enough to go to Salt Lake City for K-State’s regional matchups, and I’ve got to say, it was well worth the 15-hour drive. • Thursday night’s double overtime [...]
Wildcats play host to Jayhawks at Wamego
K-State women’s tennis plays host to the Kansas Jayhawks today. The Jayhawks hold a 9-7 record compared to the Wildcats’ 4-8 record. Each team defeated Iowa State with a 4-3 score. Three freshmen continue to lead the Wildcats. Karla Bonacic, Carmen Borau Ramos, and Ana Gomez Aleman have developed throughout the season as critical players. [...]
Common courtesy benefits everyone
Etiquette is a unique part of our world that varies due to a number of different cultural factors. In some countries, burping is seen as a compliment to the chef who cooked your meal. In other nations, certain hand gestures Americans think of as friendly can come off as rude or even obscene. However, there [...]
US needs truly free media system for health care details
Imagine that your interests are opposed to those of the common citizens. You wish to enforce policies that benefit you and your supporters at the expense of the rest of the population. What method would you use to create support for your agenda and derail the efforts of your political and ideological opponents? The most [...]
Framing of debate issues will win the November election
In anticipation of the upcoming elections in November, Democrats and Republicans have already begun gearing up their political campaigns. For Democrats to maintain a solid majority in both houses, they will need to stress the progress made so far. For the Republicans to shift the balance of power in Washington, they will need to channel [...]
The Planner
The K-State Student Subunit of the American Fisheries Society is hosting a free screening of the documentary film “The End of the Line” on April 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Union Little Theatre. K-State TV will be premiering the UPC’s March 30 Dancing with the K-State Stars contest on Friday April 2, at 8 [...]