Ecokat going viral a potential positive
Once I got over the sting of embarrassment, the fear set in. K-State had created a nation-wide mascot sensation, killed her off and successfully hid the body. How am I supposed to trust K-State to tell me the truth about crime statistics, NCAA rules or the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility when they can’t deal [...]
10 Songs to listen to on campus
Music helps set the tone for my day. I tend to listen to the same artists all day but there are certain moments on campus when I turn to a specific song. Here are 10 of my favorite songs to listen to while walking around. 1. The Wombats – “Tokyo” If you like modern British [...]
Not all ‘like’ recent Facebook changes
It seems that everyone and their dog is on Facebook these days — literally, some people make Facebook pages for their pets. The website has become so commonly used that the public is quick to have an opinion on any changes that are made to the user controls. Avid Facebook user Christina Smith, freshman in [...]
What’s Appening in Aggieville?
Have you ever wondered how much domestic bottles cost at Porter’s Bar, or how much shots cost at Kite’s Grille and Bar? Well, now you don’t have to walk down to Aggieville to find out. Thanks to a trio of computer engineering seniors at K-State, your barhopping journey is now a whole lot easier. Pulsar [...]
Rango features unique animation techniques
Johnny Depp summarized the process that went into creating the animated film “Rango” by saying, “Talk about two grown, middle-aged men talking about the possibility of making one of them into a lizard; it started on kind of a surreal note anyways.” The two men Depp is talking about are himself, who provides the voice [...]
Posting location online broadcasts absence, makes stalking easy
I’m alarmed at how accessible everyone is becoming. It’s not just Google maps and webcams I’m worried about, as many of these things are out of our control and just all around us. No, I’m talking about individual people choosing to broadcast their lives to the world using technology. Cyberstalking is easy when you live [...]