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HOROSCOPES
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is an 8
Today is an 8
Review your reserves over the next two days. Collaborate to realize a financial dream with organization and planning.
Save your words now. It's action time. Figure the costs before compromising.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 9
A partner's a big help today and tomorrow. Breathe deeply when confronted by stress or anxiety.
A shared dream seems within reach. More action and less talk bring it closer.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is an 8
Your workload's getting more intense, especially over the next two days. There may be water involved. The excellent work you've been doing reflects well on you. Complete a detailed transaction.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is an 8
The next two days are reserved for fun. Use your imagination. Take the lead and invite family to play. Sailing, skiing or water sports delight...or a bubble bath.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 7
Watch what you say now, or remain quiet. Stick close to home for a couple of days. Get physically involved in a domestic project. Entertain a fantasy. Confer with a technician.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is an 8
Study and research today and tomorrow. Get into creative work. Take a step towards realizing a dream. If the words don't come, jot down ideas and organize them later.
Libra (Sept. 23-0ct. 22)
Today is a 9
The next two days can be good for business. Postpone the routine and focus on getting work out. Grease the squeakiest wheel first. Multitask with ease. Don't sweat the small stuff.
Scorpin (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 9
Get help building your dream. You're strong and confident today and tomorrow. Get wildly creative. You have what you need. Keep the faith. Take time for meditation. Avoid lies like the plague.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 7
Slow down and contemplate the landscape. Quietly meditate on what a dream realized might look like. Focus on health and wellness, and imagine someone thriving. Pray for a miracle, with love and gratitude.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is an 8
Your friends really come through for you over the next few days. Resolve a controversy together. Messages can get lost in transmission. Get in the feedback loop, and find out what's going on.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is an 8
Take on new leadership at work.
There's a career upgrade available today and tomorrow. Listen, but don't get stopped by a critic.
Discuss your dreams with a loved one. Anticipate changes, and imagine which direction to go.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is an 8
Travel conditions seem excellent today and tomorrow. Keep costs down. Postpone a shopping trip as you find new expenses. Direct complaints to someone who can do something about them. Build your dream.
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Top 10 healthiest campus organizations
SHERYL MILLER
@KUSheryl
Wellness is not simply the absence of disease, but the integration of physical, mental, social, environmental, spiritual, intellectual and occupational well-being, according to the University of California Riverside's wellness wheel. As students, our intellectual wellness is often good, but what about the others? Here is a list of the healthiest organizations on campus to keep the heart, body and mind healthy.
The Adventure Club on campus appeals to students with a thirst for the outdoors, offering many outdoor activities. The Kansan ranked the top 10 healthiest organizations on campus, with Adventure Club coming in fourth place.
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1. PEER HEALTH EDUCATORS (PHE)
KU Peer Health Educators is a "volunteer group working to make KU a healthier place," according to its Rock Chalk Central profile. PHE provides free health education programming to the KU community by giving student-led health presentations and creating handouts related to health and wellness. All majors are welcome.
For more information, contact Liz Kocon at ekocon89@ ku.edu or peerhlr@ku.edu.
2. ACTIVE MINDS
According to its website, the KU Center for Sustainability 'empowers students, faculty, and staff to make decisions that help protect natural ecosystems, create economic prosperity and treat
"Meetings typically consist of discussions, film screenings, meditation sessions, presentations, or panels, all with the goal of spreading awareness of mental health," said Rachel Hagan, president of Active Minds at KU. "All students are encouraged to join, especially those feeling homesick or isolated."
3. KU CENTER FOR SUSTAINABILITY
all people with equality and respect." A goal of the group is to "integrate sustainability into education, research, campus operations and campus life."
Email Hagan at activeminds@ku.edu or follow @ KUActiveMinds on Twitter for more information.
Email Jeffrey Severin at jseverin@ku.edu or follow @SustainKU on Twitter for more information.
4. ADVENTURE CLUB
The Adventure Club "is designed to bring together all students interested in outdoor activities," according to its Rock Chalk Central profile. "Basically if you get bored doing the same old thing every weekend and want a fun group of other students of all ages and majors to do things with, this is the club for you."
Contact Natalie Williams at n456w838@ku.edu for more information about the latest group meeting or outing in the Lawrence area.
5. THE COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM (CHOP)
According to its Rock Chalk Central profile, CHOP is "designed to help students at the University of Kansas actively engage in various community service based events" centered on health and wellness in both KU and the Lawrence communities.
To join, email Molly Milbourn at kansaschop@gmail.com or m164m067@ku.edu.
6. BIKE KU
Bike KU is a cycling advocacy group, "which promotes cycling as a means to a healthier, happier world," according to its Facebook page. They do so by "educating the public to increase safe driving and cycling habits and partnering with other local, state and national advocacy groups to create better and safer infrastructures," according to its Rock Chalk Central profile. As their slogan goes, "Bike KU, bike happy."
Email Bike KU at bike@ku.edu or follow @BikeKU on Twitter for more information.
7. BREATHE EASY AT KU (B.E.A.K)
This group, a joint project of GaDuGi and the Willow Domestic Violence Center, helps to "create awareness for students on issues such as domestic violence, sexual assault and dating violence,"
Do you want to help make the University smoke-free? According to its Rock Chalk Central profile, B.E.A.K aims to "improve KU's campus and encourage respect among students by promoting a healthy environment for all through a tobacco-free KU."
Contact Ben Saathoff at bsaathoff@ku.edu or follow @BreatheEasyAtKU on Twitter for more information.
8. SAFETY AND AWARENESS FOR STUDENTS (SAS)
according to its Rock Chalk Central profile.
Email Ashley Hart at a028h557@ku.edu or jay-hawks4sas@gmail.com for more information.
"KU Fights Hunger teaches students about hunger in Douglas County and the world, shares information about hunger via related events at KU." according to its Rock Chalk Central profile. It gives students the opportunity to aid hungry Lawrence residents.
Contact Thelma Simons at kufightshunger@ku.edu or follow @KUFightsHunger on Twitter for more information.
9. KU FIGHTS HUNGER
10. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CLUBS Check out rockchalkcentral.ku.edu to find almost any form of sport and exercise club imaginable. Organizations include Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Kansas Quiditch Team, KU Babes (women-only strength training),
Kendo/Kumdo Club (KKC),
Ki-Aikido, Lacrosse, Boxing,
Running, Rock Climbing,
Tennis, Water Polo and many more.
Edited by Emma LeGault
IZZY FROM PAGE 1
Lee is currently signed with Concore Entertainment, a group under Universal Records. After positive reaction from radio listeners, Lee sent his song "True Love Story" to producer Toby Gad who flew him to L.A. to work with singer Jessica Jarell. Since then, Lee has worked with various artists and interns at Sony as an account manager. Moving forward, Lee said deciding where he wants to take his music is the hardest part.
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY BEN BRODSKY/KANSAN
Two types of images are available on iTunes.
"It's complicated," he said. "I've been thinking about it a lot. I've had so many opportunities that came and went because I thought too long. I'm interning with Sony right now as a rep for them, but then I'm like 'What do I want to do? I love this but then I love this one too.' Both music and working with Sony require so much work and so much effort."
Izzy Lee, a student from Overland Park, was offered a record deal in the U.K. before he graduated high school. Two of Lee's singles are available on iTunes.
In addition to holding down a job, interning and working on his music for his label, Lee is also striving be the first in his family to graduate from college. He said he turned down a deal from Vibe Entertainment in the U.K. in order to stay in school.
"You got to go' to school," he said. "I would have had to quit school and that is one big thing with me. I can always continue with music. I'm graduating next year, so I'll have more than enough time and more knowledge to write about."
Lee said he looks up to artists like J. Cole and Kanye West because they have both been successful in the industry and have also graduated from college. Lee said having a strong work ethic built up in college is crucial to knowing how to persevere in the difficult music industry.
"That's what I want to be about," he said. "Education is a big part of it, it builds you up."
Lee has stuck with his passion even when times were tough, from dry spells in writing music to no call-backs while still learning how to balance all that he has taken on. His mother, Angie Lee, said she's proud of how her son handles the trials that come from being in the music business.
"I love the way he handles setbacks," she said. "He pushes through and doesn't linger on them, it's part of life. He rolls with it. I'm glad I was able to have a hand in instilling that. He sets his mind to do something, and he makes it happen."
She said she always knew he was talented but never expected music to be what her son wanted to pursue in the long
LEE'S MOST RECENT EP, ILLIFFIC, WILL HIT ITUNES FEB. 28. TWO OTHER SINGLES, XPENSIVE TASTE AND RIDE AROUND CHICK, ARE ALREADY AVAIL-ABLE ON ITUNES.
"I thought it was like all little boys who stand in front of the mirror with his mic," she said. "It became a passion for him, and I realized it was more than playing in the mirror. I really don't think he has a cap. The sky's the limit."
Lee's barber, Otis Johnson from Shawnee. has known Lee
run.
Lee recently released a track titled "Endless" with Brazilian singer Natalia Damini and said it received rave reviews. "Endless" is being picked up to cameo in other videos. His song "Ride Around Chick" was also featured in the TV show "Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta."
for eight years and shares similar sentiments. Johnson compares Lee to artists like Drake and J.Cole and Lee is one of the most talented young men he's met, both musically and personality-wise.
"He has such a wide range of abilities," Johnson said. "He's extremely talented. A lot of people are into electronic stuff instead of a real art form, he's a true artist. You get a lot of artists who all talk about their work and their success, but he's so humble. I can't say humble enough."
"It makes me hungry because I've been told before that my songs are at a point where they need to be higher in acclaim because they sound like artists that you see at the Grammys or something like that," Lee said. "The opportunities I've had, I'm very excited for, but I'm hungrier for more."
Lee's mother said the example he sets for his two younger sisters and the way Lee carries himself at a young age is enough to make any mother proud.
"For such a young man to have learned balance at such a young age, I'm so proud of him," she said. "As long as you can maintain balance, your life can be on an even field. I raised him to be a man, and I'm very proud of the man he is today."
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Edited by Valerie Haag
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