It’s no secret that I’m a KU fan. From my collection of Jayhawk-clad clothing to the bumper stickers that adorn my car to my numerous offers to bear Todd Reesing’s illegitimate children, you’d think that I bleed crimson and blue. Alas, I have a confession to make:
Wichita State is my alma mater. I am a Shocker in Jayhawk feathers.
Before you grab your pitchforks and torches, allow me to explain.
Football.
I love football. Sure, part of my obsession stems from the sight of boys running around in tight pants getting all sweaty. …

Apparently no one told the dating gods that the economy is swirling around in the toilet right now, because a night on the town with your significant other (or semi-significant other) is definitely not cheap. So while you’re pinching pennies, we’re out hunting for the best ways to date on a dime.
One tried and true date spot combines kitsch and thrift in all the right ways: the Palace Theatre West. Best known for showing second-run movies, the Palace also runs the cult classics that you may have forgotten and the …

It sucks out there, job-wise. Take it from me. I spent the last couple months bouncing between the highs of following up on job prospects and the lows of doubting I’d ever see gainful employment again. Well, employment that didn’t involve, “Would you like fries with that?”
Although I’m working now, things would be a lot rougher had unemployment benefits not been available. There was some swallowing of pride and plenty of frustration, but those few weeks helped keep me afloat while I searched for a job. After all, that’s what …

Rome wasn’t built in a day. Neither were the Smithsonians. But in its eight-year existence, Wichita’s own Museum of World Treasures has amassed a collection of artifacts and oddities that is truly amazing.
Without a doubt, the centerpiece of this museum is the huge Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton that fills the foyer. I’ve always been one of “those kids” – the ones who get ridiculously excited about anything having to do with dinosaurs – so the battling dinosaurs have always appealed to my inner dork, and are sure to appeal to the inner …