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THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015
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FFA OF THE DAY I saw some construction workers on campus today laughing and working. I know what they were really building: friendships
Sometimes I think the weight of the world is on my shoulders. Then I remember that it's just my backpack.
My body is not ready for the Justified finale on Tuesday
Y. E.L.P.: You-Employed-Lazy People #stepupyourgame
Thank you Apple for creating the Apple watch. Now I can tell who's a douchebag just by what's on their wrist.
Swapping lives with my burrito for the week.
You never run out of toothpaste just determination.
I get my cardio by running away from my adult responsibilities.
Sitting across from a cute guy on the bus. #bestrideever
The barista just served me coffee and called me "my love."
Took me 4 months to call my girlfriend that ... it only took you two minutes and $2.26.
Guys complain about girls in running shorts not running, but what about all y'all wearing basketball shorts? Don't see you near a court.
Just witnessed a girl get her fake ID confiscated at Chipotle. It's a sad day to be you.
If I stop my car for you to jaywalk you better jayrun.
How can my professor expect me to keep up with my homework when I can barely keep up with the Kardashians?
Alcohol should be served in Capri Sun pouches, so when you can no longer get the straw in the hole you've had enough.
Thought I took a pen with me to class. Took my toothbrush... Today is going to be a long day.
Gym thoughts: Treadmill minutes are 5x longer than real minutes.
Does finishing laundry make anyone else feel like they have their life together for a second?
We can put a man on the moon, but god forbid the vending machine from taking my slightly bent dollar.
Fun drinking game: Take a shot of water every couple hours to make sure you're healthy and hydrated.
Globalization benefits development
We are living in truly remarkable times.Today,the spread of information, wealth and prosperity is greater than at any other time in human history. We stand ready to graduate into an entirely new world that is healthier, wealthier better connected and more developed one that was only a dream for generations past.
Inequality among nations will continue to decline, and technology will continue to progress. As the World Bank projects, global economic growth will continue to quicken as developing nations catch up to established ones. To this effect, it forecasts that annual growth in real GDP of developing nations will reach 5.4 percent, more than double that of high-income countries. For all of these things, we have globalization to thank, but that's not to say globalization is without its problems.
Economist Thomas Piketty explains in his book "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" that a globalized economy is leading to staggering levels of income and wealth inequality. This holds the potential to stratify the world into a rigid class system in which wealth stays within a select group of people, and the majority of the world cannot enjoy the products of this globalized age.
To avoid this, governments must take measures to ensure the wealth generated by globalization is accessible to a broad, open cross-section of the global population. Those willing to work hard must be given ample opportunity to succeed and those who fall behind must not be left behind by an indifferent world.
Likewise, globalization holds the potential to erode the traditions and customs of many social groups. While nations should take steps to safeguard their heritage, they must also acknowledge that culture must adapt if it is to progress.
can still be heard in clubs all over the world. Japanese Anime has become immensely popular as well, as evidenced by the University's Anime Club.
Some assume this cultural
Indeed, the cultural experience of the average person is growing richer every day as technology and transportation allow for the rapid exchange of ideas and practices. Global culture is not eroding; it's richer than ever for the global citizen.
Another question raised by globalization's rise is its implications for the environment. While it is true that a globalized world demands more power,it is equally
"WHILE IT IS TRUE THAT A GLOBALIZED WORLD DEMANDS MORE POWER,IT IS EQUALLY TRUE THAT IT CAN PROVIDE THE MEANS FOR A RENEWABLE FUTURE."
adaptation universally favors Western influences. After all, Western cultural influences ranging from restaurants like McDonald's to music like Taylor Swift's can be found all over the world. But this is a problematic assumption. In many cases, it seems that global cultures are diffusing across national boundaries, with the United States sending and receiving cultural inputs from all over the world. Many University students recently enjoyed Holi festivals, a Hindu tradition. "Gangnam Style", a K-Pop song by South Korean musician Psy, has become the most popular YouTube video in history and
true that it can provide the means for a renewable future. As Bloomberg projects, 70 percent of all added power capacity between 2012 and 2030 will come from renewable energy.
Globalization comes with benefits and detriments. When managed wisely, however, its potential shortfalls are easily eclipsed by the new world it has to offer. It is into this new globalized world that we will graduate and build our lives. We could not have asked for a better time to be alive.
Jesse Burbank is a sophomore from Quinter studying history and political science
DO YOU THINK GLOBALIZATION HAS HAD A NET POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE EFFECT ON THE WORLD?
JAYHAWKS ON THE BOULEVARD
DRODJE AWUSA, FRESHMAN, OVERLAND PARK
"In certain areas it's been positive, but some groups completely lose themselves assimilating into new identities."
MACKENZIE JOHNSON, SOPHOMORE, BALDWIN CITY
"It's a good thing because it allows world economies to sustain higher standards of living for their people."
SHARAD RICHARDET, FRESHMAN, ANDOVER
"If we respond to globalization adequately, it can be a net positive. But responding will be tough."
Truth in journalism must be maintained
During my two years in the School of Journalism, I've learned something important: everything has a ripple.
This word cloud shows the words that most frequently appear in Rolling Stone's article about their withdraw of the controversial "A Rape on Campus" article.
whether I'm writing an article on swine flu or a column on erotic fan fiction, people are going to read my story and it will affect their lives in some way. They will go get their flu shot or start a discussion with their friends.
As a journalist, my responsibility is to understand the effect my writing may have on readers. Further, I need to make sure the information I pass on to readers is accurate and fair.
CECILIA CHO/KANSAN
On Sunday, Rolling Stone went down in flames when it retracted Sabrina Erdely's article "A Rape on Campus: A Brutal Assault and Struggle for Justice at UVA," published in November. The story detailed the alleged rape of a University of Virginia student by a group of pledges from UVAs Phi Kappa Psi chapter.
The story immediately caused a stir, receiving almost 3 million views online, Rolling Stone reported. UVA President Teresa Sullivan suspended the fraternity along with other Greek organizations. The article added to the
The report reads like a guide for how not to do journalism. The outrageous number of unchecked facts and the magazine's unwillingness to allow Phi Kappa Psi the chance to form a thorough response are cringeworthy at best and illegal at worst. Overall, the magazine seems desperate. A desire to get in on the
Accuracy and fairness is a necessity for every journalist. It's the cornerstone of your reputation, which is a fragile thing. As far as journalists' reputations go, to quote Taylor Swift, "It's gonna be forever, or it's gonna go down in flames."
Columbia's report was released Sunday, stating Erdely and Rolling Stone were at fault and the events detailed in the story were false.
"BY SENSATIONALIZING A REPORT THE STAFF WASN'T SURE WAS FACTUAL, THEN BASICALLY BLAMING THE SOURCE FOR A LACK OF CREDIBILITY, ROLLING STONE IS ONLY PERPETUATING THIS ISSUE."
national dialogue is understandable. Erdely's story, though, wasn't even near ready to be published. It contained far too many plot holes and discrepancies to be put out in the world.
From the beginning, The Washington Post and UVAs Phi Kappa Psi chapter doubted the story's credibility. Amid the controversy, Rolling Stone passed the story over to Columbia University's School of Journalism for analysis.
already hot debate regarding sexual assault on this campus and others across the country.
Rolling Stone's decision to run the article without verifying perpetrators and giving the accused parties the right to speak caused far more damage than good and damaged the credibility of sexual assault victims who choose to come forward.
"A Rape on Campus" damaged Phi Kappa Psi's reputation and forced its members to live under "a cloud of suspicion." The fraternity reported that it experienced vandalism and, as mentioned, suspension after the article's publication. This could have been avoided if the reporter had taken the time to speak to all her sources and if the magazine's editors had done their jobs.
Additionally, Rolling Stone has made matters more difficult for sexual assault victims who attempt to report their attackers. As reported by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, many victims of rape hesitate to come forward because they fear their report won't be taken seriously. By sensationalizing a report the staff wasn't sure was factual, then basically blaming the source for a lack of credibility, Rolling Stone is only perpetuating this issue.
In failing to see the inevitable effects of its actions and publishing a controversial story based on rickety facts, Rolling Stone is the perfect example of how important the truth is—especially in the world of journalism.
Maddy Mikinski is a sophomore from Linwood studying journalism
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