Kansas State Collegian

Counselor serves as campus asset to many

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Fred Newton, director and professor of counseling services, has quietly served K-State students in need for more than 30 years.

The Ohio native started as a teacher at the University of Georgia but received his doctorate from the University of Missouri at Columbia.

Graduating senior reflects at Alumni Association's send-off event

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Maybe it is only appropriate that the last article I write for the Collegian is about Senior Send-Off.

The event took place from 4-6 p.m. Thursdsay on the K-State Alumni Center's Johnson Terrace. Several classmates and I arrived at 3:45 p.m. and waited in line for the T-shirts that were given to the first 700 graduates.

KSU researchers helping to protect soldier's food

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

K-State researchers are helping to make food safer for U.S. troops overseas.
Randy Phebus, professor of animal sciences and industry, and Dick Oberst, professor of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology, said they are working to confirm and expand research on food safety already done at the U.

Nigerian delegation to visit

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A governor's delegation from Zamfara, a state in Nigeria, Africa, will visit K-State on Monday to examine the university's beef and cattle capabilities and possibly pursue a partnership to expand its knowledge and production of beef and cattle products.

But that is not the only welcome Zamfara governor Mahmoud Aliyu Shinkafi will receive.

Reporter tours decades-old President's house on KSU campus

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Though students have almost unlimited access to most buildings on campus, one building is seldom toured by students.

The home of President Jon Wefald and his family is one of few campus buildings where permission is necessary to enter. Wefald and his wife Ruth Ann have lived on K-State's campus in the President's house for 21 years.

Shop Quick worker robbed

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A gas station clerk was robbed at gunpoint early Thursday morning, according to a Riley County Police Department report.

At 12:45 a.m., a suspect entered the Shop Quick at 430 Fort Riley Blvd. RCPD Lt. Kurt Moldrup said the gas station clerk, who was sweeping the back of the store, moved to the front of the store to attend to the suspect.

Blotter

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Wednesday

Jonathan Lee Ellis, 1113 Bertrand St., Apt. 7, at 1:45 p.m. for theft. Bond was $1,000.

Westley Eugene Stewart, no address given, at 5:50 p.m. for battery, theft, possession of stolen property and burglary. Bond was $7,000.

Thursday

Jonathan Dwayne Shaw, Junction City, at 12:52 a.

Bullentins

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Spend an evening with Friends of Sunset Zoo during their second-annual "Wine in the Wild" wine-tasting event at 7 p.m. Saturday at Sunset Zoological Park. Sample wines and gourmet appetizers from around the world while you mingle with the Zoo's animal collection featuring the "Jazzy Cheetah Cats.

CDs, charger stolen from open vehicle

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A cell phone charger and 50 to 60 CDs worth about $720 were stolen from a car parked at Bushnell Hall, according to a K-State Police press release.

Capt. Don Stubbings of K-State Police said the property was stolen between 6 p.m. Sunday and 9 p.m. Tuesday from a silver Chrysler Sebring.

Children face problems without Army father

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Angelique Stevens was left at home with her two children, Erin and Thomas, when her husband Michael left for Iraq in February 2007. At first, Angelique was the only one who was upset, but within a few months of her father leaving, though, Erin started to develop behavioral problems.

CYCLE CASA to raise money for abused children

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Sunflower CASA Project will have its annual CYCLE CASA event on May 10 to raise money for abused and neglected children.
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children) is an organization that assigns volunteers to help children who are going to court for abuse or neglect.

Former mayor puts family 1st

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With one year until his four-year term as Manhattan City Commissioner ends, Tom Phillips has a lot on his mind. Phillips is not only a city commissioner, but also a dedicated father who runs his own consulting firm at Phillips & Associates.
Phillips grew up in Fort Scott, Kan.

Former representative hopes to contend for U.S. Senate

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Problems that worry voters and the reason those problems have not been solved are partially due to national politicians who are unwilling to seek bipartisan solutions, a candidate for U.S. Senate said.

Former Congressman Jim Slattery is a Democratic candidate vying for current Republican senator Pat Robert's seat.

K-State student from China combines East and West in displayed art

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Despite creating artwork for many years, Yue Chen, the art department's lone Chinese graduate student, had her first solo art show this semester.

Chen, graduate student in fine arts, is originally from Hebei province in China. Before coming to K-State for her MFA, Chen, a ceramics artist, had already received a master's degree in art from the Art and Design College of Tsinghua University in China.

Riley County new home sale prices differ from national 13-year low

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

New home sale prices in Riley County increased from 2006-07, a trend that differs from a 13-year low in new home sales in the U.S.
The average sale price of a new home built in 2006 in Riley County was $184,865. In 2007, the average sale price of a new home built increased about 11 percent to $207,633, according to the Riley County Appraiser's Office.

Some support Aggieville dress codes, others question owners' motives

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Many public places institute dress codes, but several Aggieville bars have taken it farther than no shirt, no shoes, no service.

Sideways hats, baggy pants, backpacks and sunglasses are just a few items prohibited by dress codes in some Aggieville bars.

Union employee reflects on job, where he would rather be

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Michael Claussen, freshman in open option, is an employee at the K-State Student Union Copy Center.

When and why did you start working here?
I started last August. I just wanted a job on campus, so I applied lots of places. A friend's dad works here, so that helped.

'Iron Man' an exciting start to summer movie season

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

4 of 5 stars

To combat the declining quality of comic book movies in the past few years, Marvel Comics decided to finance its own films, rather than watch major studios churn out more mediocre efforts.
"Iron Man," the first film produced by Marvel Studios, proves the company made a good decision.

Music affects lives most

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Meet you all the way, meet you all the way, Rosanna yeah."
Toto, a Grammy award-winning rock band that formed in the late 1970s, is one of the earliest bands I remember hearing, with songs like "Rosanna" and "Africa." My sister and I would listen to a cassette tape as my dad drove us around in his truck.

Top 8 of 2008; Several events signified spring semester

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

We're five months into the "new" year and a few neat events and items have already made the year one to remember.

1. "Juno"
Though it technically came out in late December 2007, all of the fireworks surrounding the movie shot off in 2008. How often is it that a movie written by a 20-something-year-old stripper named Diablo that's centered around the misadventures of teen pregnancy gets such esteem and cult followings across most U.

Fourum

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I just saw a cop drive by talking on his cell phone. Way to lead by example.

Fourum, I just saw a lady on a tricycle with a dog in a basket on the back. Have we not talked about this before?

Brett King's recipes are worthless. They're neither quick nor healthy.

Paper should set higher level of story decency

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Editor,

The appearance of the latest article by Matt Combes has led me to finally make some statement regarding the content of the Collegian.
I can understand why those who are experiencing "journalistic freedom" for the first time would feel the need to push the envelope, but I cannot understand why the Collegian feels the need to repeatedly publish such disgusting articles related to sexual behavior.

Sanitizer story thoughtful, but needed more research

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Editor,

While I applaud Krystle Richard's attempt at bringing food safety to the forefront, I implore her to do some research before publication.

Firstly, E. coli O157:H7 is not a common strain found in ground beef. In fact, the USDA has deemed it an adulterant in ground beef.

K-State to take 3 squads to 22-school regionals

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The K-State rowing team will travel to Oak Ridge, Tenn., May 17 to participate in the NCAA Central/South Regionals.

During the two-day event, the Wildcats will face teams from 22 different schools. Some of the more notable teams there include Michigan State, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Texas and Kansas.

Takin' it to the road: K-State heads to Oklahoma for final Big 12 road series

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The K-State baseball team will hope to build off its home victory against No. 3 Arizona State as it travels to Norman, Okla., to face the Oklahoma Sooners tonight at 6:35 in its final Big 12 Conference road series.
The Wildcats (23-25, 7-14 Big 12) have some momentum heading into the three-game set after they were able to hold on to a one-run victory over the Sun Devils on Tuesday night at Tointon Family Stadium.

Track finishes regular season at Nebraska open, hopes to prepare for postseason

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The track and field team will compete Saturday at Lincoln, Neb., in the Nebraska Invitational, the Wildcats' last regular season event before the Big 12 Conference Outdoor Championships.

Only 13 Wildcats from the women's team and 14 from the men's team will travel to the meet.

Writer reflects on transition from bystander to sports fan

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This column is a story is about a girl with an incredible sports lineage: her grandfather was a silver medalist in the Senior Olympics at age 84, her uncle played football for K-State, her father played intercollegiate sports and her mother probably could have pitched for K-State.

Buddies program gives students chance to connect internationally

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

There is a new way to get involved on campus that gives students the chance to learn a new language, experience a foreign culture, open their minds to new ideas and make friends at the same time.

K-State's International Buddies program pairs international students with more traditional students.

Campus groups help students find similar interests outside of classes

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Joining a club on campus could be an easy solution for students tired of trying to socialize in classes or crowded bars.

K-State has 428 registered organizations covering a variety of interests.

Whether you want to meet people who enjoy playing dodge ball or are interested in finding friends with similar faith, K-State campus organizations exist to turn college into a memorable experience.

K-State Proud continues campaign to help students

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The K-State Proud campaign is back for the second round of inspiring students, hoping to leave their legacy at K-State and show their pride through philanthropy.

"Each day on campus, you are likely to come across at least one student wearing a black T-shirt bearing the words K-State Proud," said Molly Hamm, student foundation member and senior in English.

Parking garage construction on schedule

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The semblance of a parking garage is starting to take form south of the K-State Student Union after several months of construction.

"The garage construction is moving right along," said Gary Leitnaker, assistant vice president of human resources and parking.

Students can adopt several study habits to improve semester grades

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

It's time to return to class, see old friends, make new ones and spend hours upon hours studying - or perhaps not.

To help students stay focused and avoid the pitfalls of midnight cramming sessions, here are ten tips to help achieve good grades this semester.

Students share personal experiences to earn grades, battle procrastination

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Procrastination is a common battle in my life that has only gotten worse since I entered my last year of college.

"College people are busy with jobs, classes and other responsibilities. Find a balance. Graduation is the ultimate goal," said Rachael Robinson-Keiling, counseling services psychology intern.

Students urge others to look beyond bars for love

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Two partying singles make eye contact across the bar and find themselves wandering over to introduce themselves, immediately making a connection. The following morning they wake up with no clue as to who the other one is, wondering what happened the night before.

Textbook listing goes well in 1st semester, Varney's reports

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The university's official bookstore's online textbook listing went well during its first full semester in operation, said one bookstore manager.

"We didn't have anybody complain about it, and I think the students like to have the information at their fingertips," said Steve Levin, K-State Student Union Bookstore manager.

Variety of intersession courses offer different perspectives, lessons

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A personal look at intersession classes and their benefits compared to regular semester-long coursework.