THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015
THE UNIVERSITY BAHY KANSAN
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FFA OF THE DAY
My professor is wearing a Winnie
the Pooh tie. So, Much. Swag
I just want to say how proud I am of Jamari for not retaliating at that K-State guy who attacked him! It shows that we are way better than them.
The sun is in the sky, the birds are greeting the day as loud as they can, and I just want to roll over and go back to sleep.
Sometimes when people say dumb stuff I like to stare into the non-existent camera as if I'm on The Office.
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The new residence halls will always be known as McCollum 2.0 to me.
My life is a constant cycle of waiting for the weekend.
Pearson Rock-A-Than is going to be amazing this year. Lineup is looking incredible. April 11th, 2015.
If you are going to take up the entire sidewalk holding hands, I'm going to play red rover.
That moment you want to stay on the toilet just a little longer because you know you will feel better but there is a line and you know they know what you're doing.
Let's talk about how the soonest appointment you can get at CAPS is four weeks away. Shows KU's commitment to health.
Sure let's have 50 degree weather and then 20 degree weather the next day, no no!
I watched The Princess Diaries
2 today and it really brought me
the feels. And I also love how
Chris Pine is in it. #PreStarTrek
Birds are going crazy as hell outside They won't put chirn-chirn
dear weather,
???
sincerely,
me
The best part about picking your own schedule is getting to start the weekend on a Thursday.
GoinUpOnAThursday
My favorite exercise is running...from responsibility.
Today I got pooped on by a bird ... Lucky me?
HOUSE OF CARDS, BRUH.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
Students can make change as senators
Kaitlyn Klein
@Kleinkm
I am a senior who is serving her too short, but wonderful, term as a student senator. I chose to join Student Senate this past year (with only a minimal understanding of what I would be doing) because a few involved students inspired me with their ideas for our University.
My experience with Student Senate is proof
you don't have to be highly involved on campus or popular with anyone in particular to make a difference. You can join a coalition of students who have the background to inform you of the rules and regulations, and help you understand the election process. I don't think I would have won on my own, but I do think it's possible to win a Senate seat, which is why I'm writing.
Whoever you are, wherever you are in your college
career, you can, and should run for Student Senate. You can form your own coalition of passionate peers or find out who is seeking slate members and ask how you can help. You don't need experience or an extensive knowledge of Student Senate - it can be learned along the way.
I know all Jayhawks are passionate about the University, and that means we have ideas about what is good and what needs improvement. You can do
more than vent to your friends; you can draft a bill or resolution to change things.
Student Senate is a great opportunity to address several diverse issues such as sexual assault policy; improving our comprehension of how underrepresented groups view our community differently; helping student groups get funding for events; lifting the burden student parents have with planning work and childcare around a class schedule, and
many more.
These are just some of the changes pursued during my brief time as a senator. There's so much more to be done and Senate needs fresh perspectives from students who see things differently. Please consider running for office or at least learning more about what your peers are doing to improve the Jayhawk community.
Kaitlyn Klein is a senior studying journalism from Bellevue, Neb.
Students can reap many benefits from on-campus jobs
Students at the University should choose to work on-campus jobs instead of looking for off-campus work. The University offers many different jobs to students each semester, with employment opportunities ranging from a research assistant to a desk secretary. Students need to take this opportunity to work for their university or department of study. Working on campus provides students with more benefits than working off campus.
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Although some may have the privilege of not working during the school year, the majority of college students work part-time or full-time jobs to pay off loans,pay for rent or have a little extra spending money. According to a Think Progress article, a 2013 survey stated that approximately 80 percent of students work while in school.
One of the best reasons to consider working on campus instead of off campus is because it can count toward the Federal Work-Study Program. This program provides part-time and fulltime jobs to undergraduate, graduate and professional students who qualify for financial need. Through a work-study job, students can start paying off their education and avoid excessive student debt. Our university is fortunate enough to have Federal Work-Study, Kansas Career Work-Study and Summer Work-Study programs available for students. The University's work-study website mentions that work-study jobs are much more flexible with students' schedules because they are familiar with the academic calendar.
On-campus employers will be more understanding about scheduling. They know school is the most important priority for students. In addition, certain on-campus jobs do not require students to work during school breaks, weekends or when campus closes due to snow days or holidays, according to College Parents of America. Students can apply for departmental assistant jobs.
which tend to be less demanding on one's schedule. These departments are only open during the week and close by 5 p.m. Additionally, most on-campus jobs only have a 10-15 hour per week requirement, which makes juggling school and work a little less difficult.
On-campus jobs are perfect for students who live on campus as well,as most of their jobs will be within walking distance. Students can easily make it to work without stressing about how they will get there.
Working on campus also allows students to network with professors and students in the community. If a student receives a job in the department of their study, he or she will meet people in that school on a daily basis. The School of
JAYHAWKS ON THE BOULEVARD
ON-CAMPUS
EMPLOYERS WILL
BE MORE
UNDERSTANDING
ABOUT
SCHEDULING. THEY
KNOW SCHOOL IS
THE MOST
IMPORTANT
PRIORITY FOR
STUDENTS.
Business offers many positions like IT lab assistant, assistant portfolio manager and teaching assistant. The School of Engineering hires students to be supplemental instructors, help desk workers and undergraduate research assistants. Working in their field of study may provide students with references or a potential job after graduation.
Students should look for on-campus work before they decide on other employment. According to the University's human resources department, the University employed 4,770 students on the Lawrence campus last year. There is a wide range of employment opportunities and students should take advantage of them. Aside from all the reasons given, working on campus promotes student engagement. By working on campus, students become more active members of the University.
Madeline Umali is a sophomore from St. Louis studying journalism
DO YOU THINK WORKING ON CAMPUS OR OFF CAMPUS IS BETTER FOR STUDENTS?
CLAIRE DENK
FRESHMAN FROM LINDSBORG
STUDYING EXERCISE SCIENCE
"On-campus jobs provide a lot more opportunities to get to know the campus, and it is really convenient to go from class and then straight to work without having the commute. It's just easier."
ERIN MARTIN
SENIOR FROM OVERLAND PARK
STUDYING COMMUNICATIONS
"I think that off-campus jobs are more beneficial to students because you get a chance to meet new people in the community and have work experience in an outside environment other than your campus."
NATALIA CANACARI
SOPHOMORE FROM OLATHE
STUDYING EDUCATION
"I have an on-campus job, and I think that it's preferred because it's easy to maximize your hours while being about to be at class on time. You don't have to worry about schedules, and the people on-campus are much more flexible."
"I also have an on-campus job, and I think that the benefits of it are they are extremely flexible, so I can move my hours around if I need to study for a big exam or whatever. They're really understanding, and it's just preferable because you don't have to worry about getting to different places or transportation."
SHENEMAN TURNE CONTEXT MEDICY
MAGGIE CARTER
SOPHOMORE FROM OLATHE
STUDYING EDUCATION
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