Sources: Kathrine Schlageck, 785-532-7718, klwalk@k-state.edu;
and Caitlin Muret, 785-532-7718, cmuret@k-state.edu
Web site: http://beach.k-state.edu/
News release prepared by: Katie Mayes, 785-532-6415, kmayes@k-state.edu
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
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