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THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015
THE UNIVERSITY DADY KANSEN
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FFA OF THE DAY
Study tip: Stand up. Stretch. Take a walk. Go to the airport. Get on a plane. Never return.
A friend of mine at K-State had an exam the day after Spring Break ended. Reason #561 I'm glad to be at KU.
"Today is not my day" - everyday
If you're getting Budweiser at the grocery store you're not doing #College right.
To the girl in my 8 a.m. BE 301 class that kind of looks like Maisie Williams: you're gorgeous!
*secretly having a mental break-down because nothing is going right and all motivation is lost*
Cloudy days like today make me want spring break back. Then I remember that I got arrested for PI, paid 270 for bail, lost a fake ID, and have to take an 8 hour drug class. I suddenly don't miss it anymore.
To the forgotten Pokeguy, it's your old roommate from Maryland. How you been!?
I hate it when girls try to dress "professionally" by wearing clothes that are way too tight. You are popping out of that shirt everywhere, girl.
The struggle not to roll my eyes at people when they talk.
I got a blank space baby... and
I'll write your name (even though
I did the whole group project).
April is coming...do I need to get rainboots?
My sister is coming in town in
May and I just wanna jump
up and down in excitement.
sisterlife
When everyone's freaking out about Zayn leaving 1D and you could give less of a crap.
"Faded af' is" "faded af' back wards...the more you know.
High school was so judgy, but in college you see someone riding past on a razor scooter wearing a snuggie and it's like "that is a smart man".
My stay in the house game is too strong.
Basically I have to be successful when I graduate because I love expensive things.
Started from the bottom, now we're still at the bottom. But with a lot more student loan debt.
All i want to do is cuddle with a bottle of wine and my pup.
Scholarship halls offer better housing
With scheduling, major and minor decisions, time management and social involvement, coming to college involves a wide realm of questions. One major choice students have to make each year has to do with housing; on- or off-campus? If on-campus, in what environment?
Although the University offers a variety of housing options, students old and new should consider the scholarship hall community as their place of residence
Halls in particular — will cost $5,590 for the year. The price of a double room in the scholarship halls is $3,872.
As a student who has lived in both the residence halls and the scholarship hall community, I have firsthand experience with the benefits and drawbacks of each setting. Although the residence halls offer a "traditional" college living environment, they are not the best choice for students living on campus.
First and foremost, there's the cost. Housing prices are on the rise, making it increasingly important to save money wherever possible. According to KU Student Housing's rates for 2015-16, a standard double room on Daisy Hill — Ellsworth and Hashinger
These figures don't take into account a meal plan, which is required for students living on campus. The most inexpensive plan you can purchase as a residence hall student costs $3,094 per year, while the yearly meal charge for scholarship halls is $2,084.
Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA to continue residence in the scholarship halls, as well as prepare two short essays for admission. However, these requirements are not as much of a hassle as one may think. Students electing to live on campus already hold an average GPA of 3.02, according to Student Housing's informational booklet, so that requirement isn't much of a concern. The brief essay required gives the housing staff an idea of the applicant as an individual.
Location is another major factor. Daisy Hill is a lengthy walk from Jayhawk Boulevard, while the scholarship halls are the closest student housing option to campus. The walk to the Kansas Union is only about three minutes, and most major campus buildings take less than 10.
The close-knit community also gives the scholarship halls a significant edge over traditional dorm setting. By sharing an actual house with roughly 50 other individuals, it's inevitable
that you get to know each of them in meaningful ways, whether through hall activities or just hanging out together on a Friday night. The scholarship hall environment is naturally conducive to fostering long-term friendships, particularly because residents have to work collaboratively to complete shifts and keep the hall in order.
Scholarship halls are not co-ed, as most of the residence halls are, which may be a concern for individuals considering them. However, the scholarship hall community makes up for this in their sheer number of social events year-round. With 12 halls — six male and six female — all organizing and hosting multiple social events throughout the year, getting to know individuals from other halls is just as easy as meeting people in the residence halls.
Matthew Clough is a sophomore from Wichita studying English and journalism
The scholarship hall community is rich with tradition. With each hall having its own quirks and personality, they are a fantastic way to feel like you're truly a part of something on campus. This individuality creates a unique sense of culture that cannot be found in any other housing option, and students should consider experiencing the community for themselves.
Scholarship Hall Director of K.K. Amini and sister hall Margaret Amini, Dawn Albertson, snaps pictures of her Amiinias as they play Super Bowl bingo during Super Bowl XLIX.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO CHOOSE YOUR HOUSING ARRANGEMENT?
JAYHAWKS ON THE BOULEVARD
LILLY EICKHOFF, FRESHMAN, BONNER SPRINGS "My mom wanted me to experience new things because I came from a small town and I was kind of hesitant to get to know new people. I live in Ellsworth, and being in the dorms forces you to get to know people."
JOHN FRANCIS, GRADUATE STUDENT, GHANA
JOHN FRANCIS, GRADUATE STUDENT, GRAHAM
"I live in an apartment. When I came [to the University] I ended up in an undergrad dorm, then I moved to Stouffer Place. But at Stouffer Place there wasn't any cooling system and you had to install it yourself. Then a friend talked me into moving to [an apartment]. It has almost everything."
ANDREW GUNNESON, JUNIOR, WICHITA
"I live off campus in a townhome. I like having a little bit of distance between it and campus. It's kind of like where you work and then going home — I don't really want to go back to a dorm."
CHRISTINE KIRCHNER, SOPHOMORE, OXNARD, CALIF.
"The scholarship halls are a really good environment. Everyone's really friendly and it's cheaper than the dorms, which is nice. And it's a good location — really close to campus. All my friends live in the scholarship halls."
Outdoor spaces encourage more innovation
O ever spring break,
I was sitting by
Potter Lake when I
Over spring break, I was sitting by Potter Lake when I made an observation. As I looked around at the rolling landscape of Marvin Grove, I realized that I was sitting in one of the only spots on campus dedicated to enjoying the outdoors, The University could use more outdoor congregation space for functions, classes and simply hanging out. These spaces encourage learning through a change of scenery
The University has several great outdoor areas, namely Potter Lake, equipped with green space, a dated pavilion and the occasional bench. The front lawn of Fraser Hall also offers space for frisbee players and students wanting to study outside. Besides these areas, there are not many places for students to capitalize on the great outdoors. Wescoe Beach now offers power outlets in addition to campus-wide wireless Internet. It would be outstanding if Potter Lake and the front of Fraser lawn had charging stations, seating options and outdoor artwork to enjoy.
If we added a few more options for students to enjoy
and opportunities for discovery.
the outdoors while studying imagine the possibilities. Professors could hold more classes outside in diverse spaces with charging capabilities, students could study in between classes without ever entering a building in the warmer months and the University would have a new, unique asset to set them apart from other universities.
Increased access to large and small outdoor areas increases the opportunity for the "discovery factor." I define the discovery factor as the oddities and unique qualities of a place that draw you in and make you think. Imagine walking to class or strolling through campus and finding a new spot to explore and study. More art and technology-inspired
outdoor areas would not only draw current students in, but could potentially gain the interest of prospective students looking for that discovery factor.
The discovery factor goes hand in hand with a concept called creative placemaking. Typically, creative placemaking brings private and public partners together to mold the physical landscape of a city or neighborhood. The same idea can be applied to a university campus. If this idea were implemented, visual art and engineering students could design the seating areas. With the help of these departments, the University could construct innovative outdoor spaces that promote social connectedness. Some
Imagine walking to class by a new route when you see a different and interesting place to study and hang out. Who doesn't want to go to a school that highlights the importance of both learning and discovery inside and outside of the classroom? If the University combined the collective brainpower of students in STEM, environmental studies and the arts,the result could be a more inclusive campus with a myriad of opportunities to connect with nature.
Gabrielle Murnan is a junior from Pittsburg studying environmental studies and political science
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Brian Hillix, editor-in-chief bhillix@kansan.com
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Brian Hillix, editor-in-chief
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examples could include outdoor art corridors, green roofs and edible gardens.
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Stephanie Bickel and
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