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Sophomore rider only team member selected for Collegiate Equitation Challenge

staff report — Fri, 10 Feb 2012

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In the last 13 years, the K-State women's equestrian team has won three team reserve national championships, five individual national championships and boasts a school record of 16 wins in the 2005-06 season. Out of the 42 current members, only one...

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Two-minute drill

Fri, 10 Feb 2012

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MLB The Texas Rangers and slugger Nelson Cruz avoided arbitration by agreeing on a two-year, $16 million contract on Thursday. Cruz will also receive a signing bonus and can also add $500,000 on to that contract if he meets performance ince...

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Wildcats to take on Texas Longhorns on Saturday in pursuit of 3rd straight win

Jared Brown — Fri, 10 Feb 2012

By: Jared Brown

Coming off two straight wins at home, the K-State men's basketball team is getting set to take on the Texas Longhorns on Saturday. The last time the Wildcats took on the Longhorns, junior guard Rodney Jayhawks on Sunday during the Dillons Sunflower Showdown at 12 p....

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Collegian editors: What would be your dream internship?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012

By: Editorial Board

What is your dream internship?

My dream internship would be with Nike. I am huge fan of their products and their branding campaigns. I feel like I would learn a lot, and being a finance/accounting ma...

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Student political group raises awareness of Libertarian party

Haley Rose — Fri, 10 Feb 2012

By: Haley Rose

With the upcoming presidential election, politicians and their campaigns have been dominating the airwaves. Each candidate has attempted to convince America that they are the country's best hope at climbing out of the current economic slump. Among ...

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Captain of Italy shipwreck should face consequences, not complain

Fri, 10 Feb 2012

Earlier this week in Buffalo, N.Y., a 26-year-old woman was arraigned and now faces a maximum of seven years in prison if found guilty. What did she do? She got behind the wheel of a car, drove recklessly under the influence of drugs and ended up c...

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Multi-skill ability important for job-searching college students

Fri, 10 Feb 2012

When I first started applying to colleges, my parents told me to pick a major based on two things: what would make me the happiest, balanced with what would be the most useful or applicable. My parents wanted me to be happy and satisfied with my career...

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Local band impresses with ‘debut’ album

Tyler Brown — Fri, 10 Feb 2012

The Low End was a staple of the local music scene for the last couple of years. Composed of K-State students and graduates, the band infused their songs with alternative-indie-folk flavor. They also knew how to put on a great show, whether it was in pu...

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Spark writes complex, memorable fictional autobiography

Fri, 10 Feb 2012

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I picked up 'Loitering With Intent' by Muriel Spark, flipped the book over to take a peek at the back cover, and thought, 'Well, this is bound to be interesting.'

I was greeted by a black-and-white photograph ...

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Clooney gives great performance but still can’t rescue ‘The American’

Fri, 10 Feb 2012

Typically, I don't favor one specific movie genre; I just like an entertaining movie. I love the 'Bourne' trilogy. I even noticed myself enjoying Tom Cruise in the 'Mission: Impossible' movies. So when I saw the handsome George Clooney in the midst of ...

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The Blotter Arrest Reports

Thu, 9 Feb 2012

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WEDNESDAY

Kyle Robert Plaice, of the 2900 block of Nelsons Landing, was booked for unlawful possession of hallucinogens and driving with a canceled, suspended or revoked license. Bond was set at $2,000.

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THE Blotter ARREST REPORTS

Thu, 9 Feb 2012

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TUESDAY Raymond Kenneth Fox III, of Topeka, was booked for theft. Bond was set at $1,000. Lisa Margaret Skalla, of Axtell, ]]>;

Daily Briefs

Andy Rao — Thu, 9 Feb 2012

By: Andy Rao

For many students who are looking for opportunities after graduation, public service is an option to look into. One of those opportunities is Teach For America. Teach For America is a nonprofit organization that works to provide kids in poverty wit...

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Funds, new legistlation SGA focus

Jakki Thompson — Thu, 9 Feb 2012

By: Jakki Thompson

The pieces of legislation in final action at the Student Governing Association's meeting will allocate funds to Sensible Nutrition and Body Image Choices, Tau Beta Sigma and Alternative Spring Break at tonight's meeting. Introduction of new legisla...

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Ways to save cash as a K-State student

Emily Henderson — Thu, 9 Feb 2012

By: Emily HendersonWeekly 10

The years you spend in college go by so quickly so take advantage as many benefits as you can before you are thrown into the real, adult world and - a world where you will not get very many discounts until you're a senior citizen. Here are 10 suggesti...

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ACTA: The SOPA that has already been passed

Jacob Castanon — Thu, 9 Feb 2012

By: Jacob Castanon

Editor's Note: This article was completed as an assignment for a class in the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications. We've all heard the buzz around the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect Intellectual Property Act, but not ma...

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Bietau looks for career win No. 250

Adam Suderman — Thu, 9 Feb 2012

By: Adam Suderman

Coming off of two tough losses against North Texas and Arkansas, the K-State women's tennis team hopes to bounce back this weekend as they face No. 20 Tulsa and UT-Arlington. With the match, K-State coach Steve ]]>;

Two-minute drill

Jared Brown — Thu, 9 Feb 2012

By: Jared Brown

NCAA Basketball The University of Connecticut proposed reducing the number of games it will play next season if the NCAA grants a waiver allowing the Huskies to play in the 2013 men's basketball tournament. The Huskies are currently banned from...

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Successful goals need everyday dedication

Kelly McHugh — Thu, 9 Feb 2012

By: Kelly McHugh

I didn't realize one night could completely throw off my week of training, but Super Bowl Sunday did just that. Because I am a New Jersey native, I was naturally excited the Giants won. I celebrated a little too hard while staying up a little too l...

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