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Thursday, April 19, 2012
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The stars and constellations in the clear night sky have inspired great fascination and wonder for astronomers and gazers alike. "Astronomy is interesting and exotic," says Bruce Twarog, Advisor for Astronomy Associates of Lawrence. "Unlike lab experiments, it's incomplete. There is room for imagination." The Astronomy Associates of Lawrence (AAI) have been gazing at the stars since 1975 when the campus club started.
ing session at the Prairie Nature Center on the south side of Lawrence.
"The part I enjoy the most is when you're sharing your telescopes with everyone, people come up and look at Saturn for the first time and you hear the 'ooo' and 'ahhh'," says Rick Heschmeyer, 1979 KU graduate and president of AAL. "That's the cool part. It never gets old."
AAL also strives to educate participants by holding presentations on topics such as photographing planets and how to use a telescope, or watch NOVA programs, every second Friday of the month in room 2001 of Malott Hall.
Whether you are a veteran star gazer or starting the hobby for the first time, AAL brings people from the community together to share and build experiences by learning about the universe.
NEXT PUBLIC OBSERVING SESSION April 29th at 9:00 p.m. Prairie Nature Center 2730 Harper St.
Better Options Study Breaks //ALLISON BOND Find out the most effective way to take a study break as well as the proven advantages
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Every semester for the week of finals I tend to find myself with notes scattered all around me as I try to cram a semester's worth of information into my brain. It's the most stressful week of the semester.
Study breaks, however, can help relieve stress when studying as well as help retain long-term memory learning, according to a study conducted by David Gilden at the University of Texas. The study found that 35 percent of people who took study breaks retained more long-term memory information compared to those who studied straight through for a test. "The benefits of breaks in
learning are undeniable," Gilden says in his findings. "There is no question that a fresh mind learns better."
"I usually take a break every couple of hours so I don't go crazy staring at my notes," says Kelli Hammon, a senior from Andover. "It's important to get out of the studying zone and relax my brain by going to a movie or getting Sonic at happy hour with some friends."
Stonehill College in Easton, Mass., offers students tips for taking breaks when studying, such as using breaks as mini-rewards. Study for a couple of hours and then reward yourself by checking your e-mail or listening to a song. Taking breaks allows information to sink in, giving the brain time to grow new connections between cells, while focusing on something else for a short period of time.
ZENCOLLEGELIFE.COM, a website that offers students college and degree information, offers these study break ideas: take a walk, stretch, exercise, eat a healthy snack, concenetrate on your breathing or read a book for pleasure.
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unique is the placement or some of the competitions, most notably the shot put and long jump. Last year, these two meets took place in downtown Lawrence between Massachusetts Street and New Hampshire Street. This marked the first time in the United States that a track and field meet was held on a street. The men's shot put drew 2,500 people at the intersection of Eighth and New Hampshire Streets.
I encourage everyone in Lawrence this weekend to attend the Kansas Relays. They are steeped in history. It should be something that students and residents should be prideful about. If you're attending the meets in downtown Lawrence, you're able to not only enjoy watching the meets, but also visit downtown shops, restaurants and bars.
The University will also attempt to break the record for world's largest nacho plate during the Relays. After all, records were made to be
Hoffa won the event on his final throw, outdoing an earlier throw by Cantwell that had already been announced as the longest in the world this year. A day before the downtown competition, Reese discussed why he was looking forward to the event for this year's Kansas Relays.
from rooftops and windows and many stood on the street surrounding the giant mound of sand constructed on top of Eighth and New Hampshire Streets as some of the world's best shot putters competed. Reese Hoffa threw over 71 feet to beat former silver medalist Christian Cantwell.
Hoffa's winning throw traveled 71 feet, $3^{\frac{1}{2}}$ inches to show fans why shot put is on a world class level. After the competition Hoffa was the center of attention, answering questions, signing
"I love these kinds of meets because it gets the crowd into it," Hoffa said. "It's up close and personal and if they ever have any questions about what is shot putting, we answer that for them."
enjoy the opportunity that the downtown shot put event provided for the fans to be able to see the event at such close range. The throwers normally don't have the opportunity to interact with fans after competition, so they took advantage of the moment.
"I think it's an awesome place to throw and a great way to feature the shot put." Adam Nelson, a two-time Olympic medalist, said.
This competition was just the beginning of the outdoor season for many of the competitors, and from here they have just over two months until the Olympic trials take place on June 21.
"Usually we're in the middle of the field, and you're lucky if the fans are actually able to see the event." Nelson said.
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Ryan Whiting, the 2012 World indoor champion said this is the first step toward trials. "We're all going to have to shoot it out in Eugene in two months," Whiting said.
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Reese Hoffa of the New York Athletic Club hoists the trophy after winning the Kansas Relays Men's Shot Put competition in downtown Lawrence, Wednesday night.
JACKSON, JOHN AUDY TOWER and sophomore Meghan Potee made the Women's Academic AU-Big 12 first team. The women's team has produced at least three first-team selections for five consecutive seasons and 47 first-team selections of all time.
Junior Alex Gutesha made the Men's Academic All-Big 12 second team, which requires a 3.2 GPA over two semesters. Gutesha is one of 22 players to make the list.
Freshmen and transfer students are not eligible in their first year of academic residence.
The women's team is preparing for Big 12 Championship play at Lawrence Country Club in Lawrence April 27-29. The men's team travels to Trinity, Texas for the Big 12 Championship at Whispering Pines Golf Club.
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