Topic: Kansas State University

Hunger Games: anti-family or bonding tool?

Is “The Hunger Games” franchise subversively anti-family, or a family bonding tool? So far, many parents seem to be voting with their wallets. “The Hunger Games” movie has now surpassed the $300 million mark in total ticket sales, cleaning up for the third straight week at the box office.

‘Hunger Games’ is an opportunity to bond for many families

Family members have been reading ‘The Hunger Games’ books and plan to see the movie together next week. Tales of multigenerational bonding over this harsh parable abound.

Fantasy goes dark

As new franchises replace 'Harry Potter' and 'Twilight' a grimmer, more apocalyptic tone haunts the story line.

Rural grocery stores fade, but some towns fight back

Rural grocery stores are being reinvented by town councils, coops, even high school students. When

NCAA Tournament: Thursday's Sweet 16 matchups

A short breakdown of the NCAA tournament 'Sweet 16' games scheduled for Thursday night.

Report: 15 cases where sex offenders got jobs at US schools

Not only are sex offenders finding work as teachers, they are getting recommendations from school officials eager for them to move elsewhere. A GAO report examines 15 case studies.

'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows': Do the films stand on their own?

The cinematic versions of 'Harry Potter' lack the 'oomph' of the books. Film critics say some have been too derivative. Potter fans say they aren't faithful enough.

The Big 12 and the economics of realignment

A look at which factors and interests come into play in the impending break-up of the Big 12 college conference.

Admiral Mullen: foreign policy is too dominated by the military

Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says US foreign policy is too dependent on military generals and admirals and not enough on the State Department.

Is fight against hunger a matter of security?

Hunger and food insecurity can destabilize whole regions. That dimension is raising new interest in tackling the issue, says Kanayo Nwanze, the new head of the UN's International Fund for Agricultural Development.

Tapping Dumbledore's wisdom

A new campaign asks 'What would Dumbledore do?' as the latest 'Harry Potter' movie hits the screens.

Forget Germany. We’re off to see Oztoberfest in Kansas

Wamego, Kan., celebrates its fifth annual 'Oztoberfest' this weekend. But you can find its tributes to 'The Wizard of Oz' around town all year long.

Palin group tries to derail Sebelius HHS confirmation

Inmates at Lebanon’s largest prison take drama to heart

For the first time in the Middle East, prisoners stage a play and gain insight and respite from overcrowding and anger.

Let’s talk, with civility, about the stinker economy

How to fix it is a topic of rancorous debate. Some set out to improve the conversation.

USA

When college students reinvent the world

Kansas State University professor Michael Wesch’s ‘World Sim’ course – aka Anthropology 204 – helps students create new ‘cultures’ to get beyond the multiple choices to understanding the ‘why’ of global affairs.

In this World Series, the little guys make their case

Rise of the Rays and the Phillies hints at decline of the George Steinbrenner strategy of writing big checks to build winning teams.

A new U.S. focus on nation-building

Critics say the Bush administration is relying too heavily on the military.

For Clinton and Obama, next six weeks are critical

By the next primary, April 22, the way to count Florida and Michigan may be settled.