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Study reveals bettors have opportunity to profit when college football teams in humid regions play in dry areas

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

When placing a spread bet on college football, a bettor’s success might have as much to do with geography as with luck. When a Kansas State University economist combined his enthusiasm for college football with his expertise in arid land studies, he and a colleague found that bettors have a good chance of making money [...]

Student Body President Dalton Henry’s letter to K-State students

Friday, March 26th, 2010

K-State Student Body President Dalton Henry released a letter to the student body outlining safety measures in Aggieville for this Saturday as the Wildcats compete in the NCAA Elite Eight. Here is his message: K-State Students, Like all of you, I’m still excited after watching our Men’s Basketball team continue its record-breaking season last night [...]

President Schulz tells Board of Regents how K-State ensures sound business, management practices

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

In a presentation today to the Kansas Board of Regents, President Kirk Schulz reported on what his administration has done to ensure that sound business and management practices are in place at K-State now and into the future. The regents tasked Grant Thornton LLP with conducting an exit analysis upon the retirement of former K-State [...]

Underage Drinking Enforcement at K-State-KU game

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

This Saturday Nov. 7, the Kansas State University police department along with agents from the Alcohol Beverage Control will be proactively enforcing alcohol regulations in the parking lots and surrounding areas of Bill Snyder Family Stadium. This joint effort will concentrate on underage drinking and those who provide alcohol to minors. K-State police Capt. Don [...]

K-State women’s basketball recognized for excellence in the classroom

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

K-State women’s basketball continues to be recognized for its excellence in the classroom, as the team finished 13th in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll announced on Thursday. K-State was the only Big 12 member to appear in the ranking for the second consecutive year and was one of two [...]

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