LOCAL NEWS
A FEW K-STATE STUDENTS HAVE CEMENTED THEIR FUTURE
Seniors in construction science and management, Derek Timler of Leawood, Klayton Wilk of Topeka, and Matthew Plummer of Westmoreland each received their Tilt-Up Concrete Technician Certification in May. Each was tested in an examination taken during the Spring 2011 finals week. Tilt-up construction is a construction technique that uses concrete panels that are tilted from horizontal to vertical position using a crane.
THE FIREWORK FRENZY IS ALMOST HERE
Manhattan Firework sales will begin Friday, July 1st at 12:00 p.m. and continue until July 4th at midnight. Fireworks cannot be discharged on city streets and throwing fireworks at people or vehicles is prohibited. A public fireworks display will be held on July 4th at Cico Park with free admission.
STATE NEWS
A Wichita man plead guilty to receiving child pornography from two 14-year-old girls. United States Attorneys say that he could be sent to federal prison for more than 21 years. The Associated Press reports, 26-year-old Shane McClelland says he began communicating with the two girls in early 2010 asking for and receiving photos of their breasts and genitalia through his email. McClelland will be sentenced on September 12th.
NATIONAL NEWS
An Indian woman is suing a major clothing retailer in California. Hani Khan formally worked in the stockroom at Abercrombie and Fitch, in federal court on Monday; CBS News reports that Khan believes she was illegally fired after refusing to remove her, hijab, a Muslim headscarf. Khan is now employed at Hollister, as for Abercrombie and Fitch, they replied to the situation stating that their company does not tolerate discrimination.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
One Hollywood actor took time out of his busy schedule yesterday to jam Alice Cooper. 48-year-old actor Johnny Depp started playing in bands well before his debut on the silver screen. According to E! , Depp says his friend Nicolas Cage suggested he try acting around 20 years ago. Depp joined Cooper on stage at London’s 100 Club performing songs “Schools Out” and “I’m Eighteen”.
SPORTS
The Royals started a three game interleague series on the road last night in San Diego. After trailing 4-1 through five innings, Kansas City attempted a comeback in the top of the sixth in they could only score two runs. The Royals dropped the game 4-3, giving pitcher Jeff Francis an All-time record of 5-13 against the Padres. Both teams go at it again tonight, first pitch at 9:10 CT.
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