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Working toward survival

Headlights give them away.     As they make their way from their homes and barracks to morning physical training, post is quiet except for the chirping of insects. Only a row of bright beams sneaking along the winding roads signal the beginning of another day at Fort Riley.

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fishing

Adverse conditions cause K-State anglers to skip final weigh-in at national tourney

    After two days of fishing in the Under Armour College Bass National Championship, which took place July 9-11 in Arkansas, a pair of anglers representing the K-State fishing team left the tournament without weighing in after facing adverse conditions.

Local News

VP

Sunflower governor to national VP?

Kathleen Sebelius did not start her political career in Kansas, and it might not end in the state either. She is not a Kansas native, but that is where she launched her political career as a state representative in 1987, according to ksgovernor.com.

Features

buddy

International Buddies participants create friendships without borders

    Imagine living in a foreign country where no one understands what you are saying, let alone your culture. People stare at you because your looks and styles are different from almost everyone else, and it suddenly becomes difficult to accomplish even the simplest of tasks, like mailing a letter or finding your way to class.

Opinion

Batman

Dark portrait

"The Dark Knight"
5 of 5 stars


    Superhero movies provide the perfect mix of accessible plots, relatable characters, big-budget action scenes and instant fan bases to create the quintessential summer blockbuster. This summer, though, studios have pushed the market saturation of superheroes to the breaking point.

Opinion

iphone

Gadgets gone wild

    Buyers rushed to Apple stores on July 11 to wait in long lines for the third generation iPhone.

    Those long lines were not created by consumers’ overwhelming need for Apple’s newest baby. Instead, problems during activation of the phone contributed significantly to waiting time for those in line, according to CNN.

Gas

Americans should keep current domestic troubles in perspective

    In Zimbabwe, $100 billion won’t even buy you a loaf of bread. This is because $100 billion in Zimbabwe is the equivalent of just one U.S. dollar.

    And we thought our economy was bad.  

 

The Fourum- 7/23/08

The Campus Fourum is the Collegian’s anonymous call-in system. The Fourum is edited to eliminate vulgar, racist, obscene and libelous comments. The comments are not the opinion of the Collegian nor are they endorsed by the editorial staff.

Hot times on campus

Summer is usually seen as a time for campus to rejuvenate after two long semesters, but it seems campus is as busy as ever. With its varied slate of science, journalism, music and basketball camps, among others, summer gives K-Staters a time to show off our campus. The Division of Facilities keeps the beautiful vegetation green even in these hot months, and K-State Student Union employees organize many large events without a full staff of their own.

News

fishing

Adverse conditions cause K-State anglers to skip final weigh-in at national tourney

    After two days of fishing in the Under Armour College Bass National Championship, which took place July 9-11 in Arkansas, a pair of anglers representing the K-State fishing team left the tournament without weighing in after facing adverse conditions.

buddy

International Buddies participants create friendships without borders

    Imagine living in a foreign country where no one understands what you are saying, let alone your culture. People stare at you because your looks and styles are different from almost everyone else, and it suddenly becomes difficult to accomplish even the simplest of tasks, like mailing a letter or finding your way to class.

Sustanabiolty

State experts see hope for improvement at environmental sustainability talks

The third-annual Dialogue on Sustainability, which was designed to share knowledge and promote networking between Manhattan citizens and sustainability experts, took place on Thursday at the K-State Alumni Center.

VP

Sunflower governor to national VP?

Kathleen Sebelius did not start her political career in Kansas, and it might not end in the state either. She is not a Kansas native, but that is where she launched her political career as a state representative in 1987, according to ksgovernor.com.

Campus minimum wage increases

    Though the K-State minimum wage has been raised 50 cents, there has not been any significant effect on campus jobs, said human resource professional Frieda Beat.

Center

Manhattan residents discuss Discovery Center feasibility

    The Manhattan public expressed their concerns and ideas about the Flint Hills Prairie Discovery Center at an open house Tuesday evening. The Discovery Center is planned as a focal point of the South End Downtown Redevelopment Area.

Riley County Idol, rodeo highlight fair

Amusement rides, carnival food and rodeo events are upcoming attractions at the annual Riley County Fair, which will take place July 24-28 at Manhattan’s CiCo Park. 

    Jennifer Wilson, Riley County extension director, said the county fair has been an annual event for many years.

BRI reviews procedures for emergency crews

A research assistant working in a Level-3 contaminated lab suddenly grabs his chest in pain. The assistant falls victim to an unexpected heart attack.

Expanded federal loan programs offer students more financial aid

    Two recent changes made to the federally guaranteed Stafford student loan program will give K-State students the opportunity to obtain additional financial assistance for the coming school year, said Larry Moeder, assistant vice president for student financial assistance and admissions.

Edge

Batman

Dark portrait

"The Dark Knight"
5 of 5 stars


    Superhero movies provide the perfect mix of accessible plots, relatable characters, big-budget action scenes and instant fan bases to create the quintessential summer blockbuster. This summer, though, studios have pushed the market saturation of superheroes to the breaking point.

Students’ summer trips offer cultural insights, relaxation

For the first 21 years of my life, my summers consisted of couch vegetation and extended bike rides. This summer, however, I traded those habits for plane tickets and tanks of gas.

Bat Legend on the silver screen

Before “Batman Begins” took the franchise back to square one, four films had sculpted the modern version of Bruce Wayne’s legend. Here’s a rundown of the series’ often embarrassing history through the past two decades.

Features

Fort Riley

Working toward survival

Headlights give them away.

    As they make their way from their homes and barracks to morning physical training, post is quiet except for the chirping of insects. Only a row of bright beams sneaking along the winding roads signal the beginning of another day at Fort Riley.

Bikes

Routine maintenance, safety keys to worry-free biking

    Riding a bicycle around campus and Manhattan can be intimidating if a rider is not familiar with basic bike care and rules of the road. Like a car, bikes require maintenance, and some simple care can extend the life of a bike and save the owner a lot of money.

Cycling Club stays fit, travels to races during summer months

    With rising gas prices, one local group might actually be benefiting from the pain at the pump.