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Sources: Kimetris Baltrip, 785-532-3596, kbaltrip@k-state.edu;
and Angela Powers, 785-532-3963, apowers@k-state.edu
Photo available. Contact media@k-state.edu or 785-532-2535.
News release prepared by: Emily Vietti, 785-532-2535, evietti@k-state.edu
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010
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