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MONDAY MARCH 23, 2015
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FFA OF THE DAY
I hate when people ask why they're single... Why is being single a bad thing?
Taking a nap is a constant risk...
When will I wake up? Thirty
minutes? Six hours? Ten years?
I'm appreciating the nice weather, but the fact that it was cold on St. Paddy's made me pretty bitter!
I've decided that I should get a boyfriend for no other reason than to have someone admire my newly toned butt.
listened to Coheed and Cambria for the first time since middle school and I'm feeling a little nostalgic over here.
The grass is turning green!
Arrested Development is my shizz.
Listening to a playlist on spotify called "Sunnyside Up."
Fat Freddy's meat makes me
gassy. #NoMoreFatFreddysForMe
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I have no problem with the Koch brothers sponsoring KU if it means revenue for the University to better our students.
Why does spring 'break have to be over so soon?!?
I'm like 104% tired.
Not gonna lie there are some hot guys working at Hy-Vee... Or is that just me?
No class for me till Tuesday, but of course it's supposed to rain the day I go back.
Can Orange Is The New Black come back now?? #I MissPiper
It's perfect weather for ultimate frisbee. Let's goooo!
I spent the majority of my break watching Conan O'Brien, and I have no regrets.
There is no better feeling than remembering you have popsicles.
Tickets for Frozen On Ice start at $70. Thanks but no thanks!
IllLetGo
Chuck Norris is the only man who has literally beaten the odds... with his fists.
Why does spring break have to be over??????!
One-and-done culture hurts athletes
according to ESPN With or without a college
students for leaving school in order to earn millions of dollars? Of course not, but people must realize that these players are kids. Wiggins was only 19 when he entered the draft, and Embiid was 20. Neither of them could legally drink alcohol. As March Madness is upon us, it will be time for basketball teams across the nation to say goodbye to some incredibly talented players. It should be time we change the one-and-done culture.
To be eligible for the NFL, a player must be three years out of high school, according to CBS Sports. In those three years, students have time to mature. This rule allows student athletes a chance to experience college without the pressure of leaving after only one season. While football and basketball are two completely different sports, the NBA could take a few pointers from the NFL draft.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has spoken openly about wanting the draft age limit raised from 19 to 20, CBS Sports reported. However, the NBA needs to take this a step further.
Joel Embiid and Andrew Wiggins were two of my favorite players to watch last season. Wiggins was great from the start of the season. While there's always room for improvement, he was a natural. With Embiid, we watched as he grew and became a phenomenal player. I'd be lying if I said I didn't cry when Embiid announced he was leaving. I knew Wiggins would be gone, but I had hoped Embiid would stick around.
Can we blame these
Student athletes should obtain their degrees before entering the NBA. This offers students the chance to grow as an athlete, as well as providing them with valuable life skills. An undergraduate degree gives professional athletes a back-up plan if they were to get an injury or illness that prevents them from athletic activities.
in the NBA. While I may not agree with the order,
There are examples of NBA players who later realized they wanted to graduate. Ben McLemore returned to the University last summer to take classes and continue his college degree. Two other prominent NBA players, Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal, also went back to earn their undergraduate degrees once
"ONE-AND-DONE PLAYERS ARE DOING A DISSERVICE NOT ONLY TO THE NCAA, BUT ALSO TO THE NBA. GIVEN A COUPLE MORE YEARS, PLAYERS COULD USE THE TIME TO REFINE THEIR TALENT."
it is respectable that these individuals valued their education enough to go back for their degrees.
One-and-done players are doing a disservice not only to the NCAA, but also to the NBA. Given a couple more years, players could use the time to refine their talent. Take Perry Ellis for example. During Ellis' freshman year, he was averaging 5.8 points per game and 3.9 rebounds. Now, he is averaging 14.2 points per game and seven rebounds per game,
degree, college athletes going to the NBA will become millionaires.
However, there's no harm in letting them mature for a few more years for both the NCAA and NBA's sake. College basketball is a fun experience and allows all students — not just athletes — time to grow as individuals.
Meg Huwe is a sophomore from Overland Park studying chemical engineering
KANSAN SPECIAL
What's the best way to get in shape?
Anissa Fritz
@anissafritz
Getting in shape isn't just about looking good in a swimsuit; it's about giving yourself the body you deserve, while conquering one of the biggest obstacles in our lives.
The toughest part about getting in shape is not the actual act as some people may believe. The difficult part is figuring out how. Everybody is built differently. What might work for someone may not work for someone else. Another tricky thing about our bodies is that they directly reflect how we treat them.
What I found to be most helpful in getting and staying in shape is this: You gain muscle in the gym and lose weight in the kitchen. Lifting weights is a great way to get in shape. Yes, girls, that means you, too. You have control over your body; if
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you don't want to look like a female body builder, then don't lift heavy weights.
Lifting weights burns a ton of calories while also toning and tightening the areas you
want to slim down.
Just because you kicked some serious glutes at the gym doesn't make it OK for you to feed your body poorly, however. You could
EVERYBODY IS BUILT DIFFERENTLY. WHAT MIGHT WORK FOR SOMEONE MAY NOT WORK FOR SOMEONE ELSE."
go run three miles and burn 400 calories, but if you roll up to your favorite fast food restaurant afterwards, those three miles are now in vain. The mentality tends to turn into, "Well I just worked out super hard for an hour, so I earned this cheeseburger!"
Cutting out small things like chocolate or soda is a good starting place. Mastering healthy eating will help you get stronger in the gym. Getting in shape is hard and a long journey, but the human body does not lie. Put in the hard work, and your body will reflect it.
If you were wanting to maintain your weight, that might be all right, but if you're trying to change your body for the better, having this mentality will be the death of your fitness journey
University must provide more lighting on campus
Madeline Umali
@madelineumali
As I was walking home from Anschutz, I noticed how dark our campus is at night. I immediately picked up the pace because I felt like something bad was going to happen. I didn't feel safe
Although the Alumni Association has made lighting improvements to Jayhawk Boulevard by changing previous streetlights to LED, this is not enough. The Alumni Association acknowledged that the improvement was made to enhance student safety. However, some students still feel unsafe. The University needs to increase the number of streetlights if it wants student safety to improve.
KU Endowment has provided a lot of information about Jayhawk Boulevard's renovations; however, the number of streetlights is barely addressed. The money
"A WELL-LIT CAMPUS IS A SAFE CAMPUS. STUDENT SAFETY SHOULD BE THE UNIVERSITY'S MAIN PRIORITY BY IMPROVING THE LIGHTING SITUATION, THE UNIVERSITYWOULD BE TAKING PREVENTATIVE STEPS IN IMPROVING STUDENT SAFETY."
When I got home, I asked my friends if they had ever felt uncomfortable when walking alone on campus at night. Their feelings were the same as mine. This made me realize how necessary adequate lighting is on campus, and the University needs to make improvements quickly.
spent on landscaping should be used to add more lighting, both on Jayhawk Boulevard and other campus locations including housing, the Rec Center and Sunnyside Avenue.
In addition to adding more streetlights, the University should also
increase the number of emergency blue phones. The blue phones found outside have overhead lights that provide additional lighting throughout campus. There is a total of 37 emergency blue phones, and although they are some of the best resources for student safety, the majority of these phones are found inside buildings. This number needs to increase. We should have access to an emergency blue phone between every building. This access allows for a safer environment and adequate lighting.
According to the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing, improved street lighting is an effective way of preventing crime. Although adding more streetlights won't completely eliminate crime, it is a solution that could potentially reduce the number of crimes.
Adding more lighting on the University's campus is a simple solution to this public safety issue.
A well-lit campus is a safe campus. Student safety should be the University's main priority. By improving the lighting situation, the University would be taking preventative steps in improving student safety.
Madeline Umiali is a sophomore from St. Louis studying journalism
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