Tuesday, May 1, was definitely a good day to take a stroll past Holtz Hall on the KSU campus. Though it wasn’t the most ideal weather for ice cream, the Career & Employment Services would not be beat. Between the hours of noon and 1:30 pm, ice cream was passed around to both students who [...]
Finals, graduation causing anxiety and excitement
With finals next week and graduation just around the corner, seniors and all students are feeling doses of both anxiety and excitement. Students still planning on hanging around Manhattan are excited to either spend the summer relaxed poolside in Manhattan. Students planning on going back to their hometowns find homecooked meals and free rent something [...]
Guest speakers expected at K-State commencement
Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and K-State University president Kirk Schulz are scheduled to speak May 11 and 12 for the 145th class of K-State graduates. Robert Gates, who is from Kansas, served under two U.S. presidents and is the speaker during the graduate school ceremony on Saturday at 1 p.m in Bramlage Coliseum. Gates [...]
Hibachi Hut
About Hibachi Hut is a family owned business located in Aggieville, Manhattan, Kan. With its American, Cajun/Creole flavors, the Hibachi Hut is anything but ordinary. It originally opened in 1959 by Margaret Harensharr and John Anderson. Currently, the owners are Bill Becker, Sandra Becker, Kale Becker, and Marc Claas. Dishes Some of the favorites [...]
Spring Game has no winner
Tons of students dug out their tailgate gear to cheer on the Wildcats on Saturday April 28 at Bill Snyder Stadium. Though there is never an actual winner annually, many KSU students take this opportunity to pretend as if it is football season and tailgate all throughout the football game. The parking lot flooded with [...]
K-State faculty featured at Beach Museum of Art
The work of Yoshira Ikeda, professor of ceramic art at Kansas State University, will be featured at K-State’s Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art through Sept. 2. The exhibition highlights three decades of Ikeda’s ceramic work. While Ikeda is a K-State faculty member, his artistic work stretches internationally. He was born in Japan, studied at Portland [...]
New class of graduates prepare for commencement
In two weeks, Kansas State University will hold commencement ceremonies to welcome another class of alumni. The graduating class of 2012 will have its ceremony held at Bramlage Coliseum on Saturday May, 12, but the ceremony for the Graduate School and Veterinary Medicine will be held on Friday May, 11. For a more detailed looked [...]
Big D’s Burger Shack
At Big D’s customers can expect a very traditional burger, fries and soda menu with some sandwiches offered. They call it a “shack” for a reason since there is only seating inside for about four to six people, but the outdoor seating is plentiful. If you are a spicy enthusiast the suggested burger would be [...]
Spring game weekend will look to host numerous events
Looking to have some K-State fun this coming weekend? K-State Athletics and the Wildcat football program will host numerous events the weekend of April 27-28. The 1:10 p.m. Purple/White spring football game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Saturday highlights the festivities. The 28th annual Powercat Golf Tournament at Colbert Hills Golf Course will kick [...]
‘Delta Sig Dogs’ to benefit Four Paws
The Greek community at K-State has a long-standing dedication to philanthropies in the Manhattan area. Delta Sigma Phi, a fraternity on the north side of City Park, will continue this tradition with its upcoming event, “Delta Sig Dogs.” Teaming up with the women of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, Delta Sig will host a number of [...]
