Newsline Podcast

Holiday air travel can test a flier’s patience

admin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:34:13 +0000

Flying can be difficult enough under the best of circumstances, but flying during the holidays can create a whole new level of stress for travelers. Dean Headley, co-author of the national Airline Quality Rating at Wichita State University, explains some of the challenges in flying during the holidays.

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Security cameras watch holiday shoppers, thieves

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:57:49 +0000

Holiday shoppers may be too busy to notice, but they’re being watched by security cameras. To some, these cameras provide a level of comfort or security. To others, they are an invasion of privacy. Whether people are actually safer or not, Wichita State University criminologist Paul Cromwell says security cameras aren’t a major deterrent.

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Cheating in school continues to rise

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:49:39 +0000

According to one study, if the cheating rate in the United States continues to increase, nearly 80 percent of college and high school students will cheat in 2010. William Vanderburgh, director of the faculty development office at Wichita State University, explains why cheating is so prevalent today and what can be done to combat it.

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Economy changes boomers retirement plans

admin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:36:44 +0000

The 77 million Americans in the baby boom generation face an economic storm: The Wall Street meltdown trampled retirement nest eggs and many are struggling to get back into the work force. Rick LeCompte, a personal finance expert at Wichita State University, says the economy certainly has changed the thinking of many boomers.

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The importance of parent-teacher conferences

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:53:24 +0000

Parent-teacher conferences are important for parents, teachers and students. Kim McDowell, an assistant professor of education at Wichita State University, explains how parent-teacher conferences can be useful to all parties and why they’re important throughout the child’s education.

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H1N1 virus overshadows seriousness of seasonal flu

admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:22:30 +0000

With the world facing its first pandemic in 41 years, it’s easy to get caught up in all the clamor that’s circulating about the H1N1 virus. Marilyn Yourdon, director of Student Health Services at Wichita State University, puts the H1N1 virus in perspective and says we shouldn’t dismiss the potential severity of seasonal flu.

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Children’s peers can be good or bad influence

admin — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:33:12 +0000

School is back in session and children face the challenge of fitting in with their peers. Parents hope their children choose friends who are a good influence. Wichita State University child psychologist Jim Snyder looks at the challenges facing parents and what to do when they are concerned.

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Layoffs are hard on parents and children

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:19:21 +0000

The sense of confusion and uncertainty experienced by many adults after being laid off can easily be transmitted to children. Wichita State University psychologist Maureen Dasey-Morales explains how parents can help their children cope during these challenging times.

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Social media leads communication revolution

admin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:15:45 +0000

There’s no doubt that social media is affecting journalism. Newspaper readership on the Web is growing, but revenues are declining. No one knows for sure where this communication revolution is headed. Lou Heldman, a communications strategist at Wichita State University and former publisher of The Wichita Eagle and Kansas.com, talks about the impact of social media on our lives and the media.

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Researcher studies the cost of renewable energy

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:47:58 +0000

Most of us take electricity for granted, until a thunderstorm or ice storm knocks out power. The real challenge for researchers such as electrical energy engineer Ward Jewell at Wichita State University is helping companies meet deadlines on greenhouse gas regulations in the next five years. Jewell is among a number of researchers in the United States studying climate change regulations that challenge the way companies supply power.

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