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Airline performance in 2012 second best ever, according to Airline Quality Rating; Virgin America new No. 1

admin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:44:02 +0000

The airline industry fared well in 2012, according to the 23rd annual national Airline Quality Rating. The rating is conducted annually by researchers Dean Headley of Wichita State University and Brent Bowen of Purdue University. Headley says Virgin America made quite a debut in the rating, finishing No. 1.

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Popularity of online dating grows

admin — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:32:44 +0000

If you ask a young couple, “Where did you meet?,” don’t be surprised if they say, “We met online.” According to online dating statistics, 40 million people in the United States have tried online dating. Wichita State University’s Deborah Ballard-Reisch has researched the subject of communication and relationships for about 20 years and she was once called “Dr. Love” by a Nevada radio station. She says the odds of meeting someone has increased with online dating.

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Historian provides perspective on this winter’s flu season

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:02:39 +0000

We all know the signs: chills, fever, sore throat, muscle aches, coughing. The flu bug has seemingly bit a lot of people this winter and this flu season is far from over. However, if you compare this year to other years, this winter’s influenza outbreak isn’t as bad as you might think, according to George Dehner, an associate professor of history at Wichita State University and author of the book “Global Flu and You – A History of Influenza.”

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President Obama faces the ‘second-term curse’

admin — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:00:00 +0000

With the presidential election in his rearview mirror, President Obama can look forward to a second term. But winning the presidency was just one obstacle he had to overcome. Now the president faces what historians and commentators call the “second-term curse.” Wichita State University political scientist Ken Ciboski explains why many presidents struggle in their second term.

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Crowd noise may be harmful to your hearing

admin — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:07:33 +0000

At college and professional basketball games across the nation, noise has become part of the show. Even at middle school and high school games, gymnasiums are like echo chambers, reverberating with sounds from the pep band and shrieking fans. All of this noise concerns Wichita State University audiologist Ray Hull.

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Battleground states to determine presidential election

admin — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:07:20 +0000

The presidential debates are history, but there’s still plenty of campaigning to do as President Obama and Mitt Romney sprint to Election Day. Many political pundits believe President Obama has a good chance of being re-elected, but the presidential election will ultimately be determined by several too-close-to-call battleground states, according to Wichita State University political scientist Mel Kahn.

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Airline Quality Rating holiday travel forecast

admin — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:51:10 +0000

Air travel during the holiday season can be a challenge. Mix traditionally high passenger volumes with uncertain weather and higher ticket prices, and it’s no wonder that the spirit of the season can turn into frustration. But Dean Headley, co-author of the national Airline Quality Rating from Wichita State University, says there’s reason for cautious optimism this holiday season for air travelers.

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Debates are opportunity to sway undecided voters

admin — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:15:47 +0000

Get ready for an all-out brawl in several battleground states as President Obama and Mitt Romney try to woo voters during the presidential debates. While debates aren’t constitutionally mandated, they are often considered part of the election process. Jeff Jarman, director of debate at Wichita State University, says the question nowadays isn’t whether to debate, but how much?

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Physicist explains significance of Higgs boson discovery

admin — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:30:10 +0000

In July, physicists were ecstatic in announcing preliminary results pointing to the discovery of the long-sought Higgs boson particle. The Higgs boson is a tiny subatomic particle that apparently weighs about 130 times as much as an atom of hydrogen, the lightest gas. The non-scientist might have no idea what’s so important about this elementary particle, but Wichita State University physics professor Nick Solomey is excited about the discovery.

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Matching college roommates successfully

admin — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:43:40 +0000

College freshmen face a number of challenges when starting school. But one of the most important is getting along with a roommate. Steve Larson, director of housing and residence life at Wichita State University, explains what helps many new students find a successful match.

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