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MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2015
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HOROSCOPES
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 6
Get organized. Talk with friends gets further than action today.
Support someone with a hardship. Use something you've been saving. Resist temptation to spend. Connect people together.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 6 Professional obstacles arise. Persistent efforts eventually get through. Read the manual. Take frequent nature breaks to recharge your spirit.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is a 7
Take a break in your travels. More study is required. Obstacles and delays abound. Slow down and avoid an accident. Play by the book. Do the homework
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is a G
Take one step at a time. Keep on, despite financial setbacks or obstacles. Don't hurry, but don't stop either. Take time to research the road ahead.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 7
Take it easy...Slow and steady wins the race. Consider potential problems before acting. Plan, and then revise to include forgotten resources.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is an 8
Sidestep obstacles at work.
Slow to avoid breakage. Take time to finish an old job before beginning the next. Reassure someone who's anxious. Your partner's full of good ideas.
Don't take on new debt. Take responsible action.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 6
Keep practicing. Get to breakthroughs by having breakdowns. Fail! And then show up. Loved ones are there for you. Follow through, even if you don't feel like it. Get expert assistance and coaching. Memorize the rules.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 5
Delays could stall a home project. Something you're trying doesn't work. Get feedback from family. Hunt for bargains with the extra time. Clean drawers, closets and attics. Sort, file and organize.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 6
Romance tickles your fancy. The plot thickens. Plan your next move. Know who said what to whom. List all the reasons why not. Forward progress is possible. Write intimate secrets and consider sharing them. Expand your heart.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is an 8
Persistence and determination
can unlock doors. Patience
is required ... or you could try
again later. In a disagreement
about priorities, fulfill financial
obligations.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is an 8
Today is an 8
Self-discipline with personal ritual enriches the experience.
Abandon procrastination.
Make a decision you can live with. Don't buy gadgets. Gain strength with repetition. The feeling of success ebbs and flows.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is an 8
You feel especially beloved for the next month with Venus in your sign. Add some glamour to your personal presentation, with a new style or look. You're irresistible. Pretend you are who you want to be.
ISA shares cultures through World Expo
MACKENZIE CLARK
@mclark59
"It's like you're traveling around the world, but you're not taking a plane."
That's how Ayrton Yanyachi, senior from Arequipa, Peru, and president of the International Student Association, described the World Expo.
The World Expo, held from noon to 4 p.m. today in the Kansas Union Ballroom, showcases countries around the world through student representatives. Yanyachi said he believes representatives from 40 to 45 different countries and campus organizations will be in attendance.
"It's really exciting when you see that many countries in one place." Yanyachi said.
The event is part of International Awareness Week, and the International Student Association has several free events planned.
"We just want to share
culture," said Hollie Hall, a senior from London, England, and social chair of ISA. "We want [Americans] to learn from us, and we want to learn from [them]."
Alex Calderon, junior and vice president of ISA, was born in Lima, Peru, and came to the United States at age 10. He was raised in Horton, but said he associates himself more with Lawrence. He said although the international population is growing at the University, he still feels a disconnection.
World Expo can help bridge the gap.
Students representing their home countries at the World Expo may bring artifacts, music, presentations and more, and may also wear traditional dress. Calderon said having a chance to represent one's own culture, language and traditions at the
"Sometimes I feel that one of the biggest issues between different cultures is miscommunication," Calderon said, "because in one place, something might mean something else."
"If people show up, they'll be able to learn many things about people," he said, "and it will be easier for people not only to appreciate others and where they come from, but to understand them as well."
According to International Student Services, 32 countries are represented by only one student at the University.
"We have a flag that represents every country at KU." Hall said. "So even if the country isn't represented by a table, their flag is still there and they're still represented."
Hall said she is excited for Friday's talent show, the Festival of Nations, which will feature performances from around the world, including an Indonesian band, traditional Scottish folk songs, Nepali dancing and Peruvian guitar players.
"I think it gives a chance for
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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The World Expo is today from noon to 4 p.m. in the Kansas Union Ballroom.
"While We're Young" tells the story of two couples — one older and one younger — and how they learn from each other despite their differences in age.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
'While We're Young' explores youth differences
Alex Lamb
@lambcannon
"While We're Young" examines the malaise of getting older with the lure of youthful excitement, pairing a tame middle-aged couple with a vibrant young one in a highly specific and hilarious
contrast. Refreshingly, it avoids the trite kind of comedy where the older people are out of touch with modern technology and the young people show them the latest trends. It subverts that cliche with sharply witty honesty – the older generation is up-to-date and
boring, whereas the young couple exudes cool and hip from their old-school lifestyle.
Ben Stiller slides into this role with graceful awkwardness, trading out his typical big-and-goofy comedy strokes for more subtle discovery and
frustration as Josh, a once-promising documentarian whose life has gone stagnant
Naomi Watts, who is always a delight to watch in comedic roles, plays his mousy and somewhat stiff wife Cornelia. As their friends start become homebodies with a newborn, they find a
renewederveinlife when they start hanging out with the bohemian 20-something couple Jaime (Adam Driver) and Darby (Amanda Sevfried).
These two totally embody the idea of hipsters,
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QUICK QUESTION
How do you feel when you hear conflicts with your country being talked about on the news?
"It makes me feel angry. I try not to pay too much attention to it. There's a lot of Facebook videos we see. Bader and I talk about it all the time, and we try to talk to other people about it."
— Ahmad Qarini
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LILY GRANT
@ililygrant_UKD
Bader Sayyed is a freshman from Overland Park, and Ahmad Qarini, or "Q." is a freshman from Lee's Summit, Mo. They attended
different high schools, but decided to be roommates because they share the same Islamic religion and culture. They've become best friends, or "brothers," as they would say, since rooming together at
Naismith Hall.
Sayyed was born in Amman, Jordan, and Qarini was born in Kansas City, Mo. They were both raised in the U.S. and have lived here for the majority of their lives. Their parents
originate from the Middle East. Both of their mothers are from Kuwait, Sayyed's father is from Palestine and Qarini's father is from Jordan. Sayyed and his family visit Jordan every three to four years over the
"It pisses me off because everything's wrong. All the media is owned by people that are against our country. They're always like, "we [Muslims] shot first, or we killed these people." In reality, Palestine is always in destruction. They [the United States] haven't even repaired a single house since the 2014 Gaza wars in the summer."
Bader Sayyed
summer. Qarini's family owns a house in Jordan, and they visit for three to four months at a time every two years.
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