Volume 124 Issue 109
Friday, March 2, 2012
kansan.com
CRIME
ASHLEIGH LEE/KANSAN
After cars were broken at the Lied Center into and criminal incidents took place at GSP and Corbin, the University hopes to install cameras in every campus parking lot.
Security cameras added to campus
VIRAJ AMIN
vamin@kansan.com
Two weeks ago, signs were placed around campus indicating where security cameras are located.
Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police Ralph Oliver said cameras are monitored at night by student security officers and cameras are added to campus every year. Since a string of criminal activity in 2005, The University of Kansas Public Safety Office has added surveillance cameras to campus in hopes to reduce the crime rate on campus.
After multiple cars were broken into at the Lied Center parking lot as well as incidents at GSP and Corbin, cameras were placed in various locations on campus. The number of cameras on campus is not disclosed, for security reasons.
"Right now we have cameras in every major parking lot, one of our long term goals is to get cameras in every parking lot," Oliver said.
"We want people who have evil on their mind to know there are cameras up there and there is a possibility they will be on camera, it will assist us in locating them, arresting and prosecuting them," Oliver said.
According to Diane Goddard, vice provost for administration and finance, since the surveillance cameras were installed, the number of criminal offenses reported on campus has generally been declining since 2005. The statistics for 2011 are still being finalized and have not een released.
"While we understand the importance of having cameras on campus as one component of safety on campus, it would be unrealistic to expect a direct correlation between the number of cameras on campus and crime rate," Goddard said. "The factors that affect whether a
However, the cameras alone will not always prevent crime from happening.
SEE CAMERAS PAGE 8A
SUMMER AND SMOKE
John Buchanan Jr., portrayed by Danny Devlin, tells a story to Miss Alma Winemiller portrayed by Laura Williams during the University's reproduction of Summer and Smoke. The play , directed by Margo Jones, a theatrical doctoral student, is a story of love, morals and integrity.
TYLER BIERWIRTH/KANSAN
HEALTH
Watch weight with balance
MARSHALL SCHMIDT mschmidt@kansan.com
In most cases, the notorious freshman fifteen is the last thing college students want to experience.
Maintaining a nutritious diet and keeping off the pounds is often difficult, but students can still find simple ways to eat healthy.
Living a sedentary lifestyle, inadequate consumption of produce, lack of sleep and stress are all reasons students also gain weight in college, said Ann Chapman, dietitian for the University.
To stay healthy, Chapman recommends that students eat breakfast, and make sure to eat a meal or snack every four hours, which properly nourishes the body and helps people avoid binges.
Rorabaugh and Chapman agree students that should maintain a balanced diet to keep off the pounds and stay in shape. Rorabaugh recommends that a
But nutritionists say students should consider all their food options before choosing to eat fast food.
"On campus, fast food places are faster and more convenient than healthier places," said Joseph Rorabaugh, a graduate student in dietetics, from Winthrop, Iowa.
"We need those foods, but we're getting way too many of them." Chapman said.
Chapman said students eat two to three times the amount of meat needed, and twice as much starch.
student's plate should consist of a quarter of vegetables, grains, fruit and lean protein.
Students should be as mindful of their snacking habits as they are of their meal selections.
"The most important thing for students to do is keep healthy snacks in the dorm room," said Deanna Mortiner, a graduate student in dietetics, from The Bahamas.
When hunger pangs call during a late night study session, students should turn to healthier alternatives, such as string cheese, fruits, and healthy granola bars, Mortiner said.
Both Rorabaugh and Mortiner emphasized that students should take note of portion sizes.
or a buffet,
Rorabaugh suggests asking yourself, "Do I really need to eat this all?" Filling a smaller plate or only eating one slice of pizza can make a thousand-calorie difference.
Beverage selection is also important. Red Bull and soda, especially grape and orange flavor, have high calories.
Whether it's a large pizza
Alcohol also has a high calorie content. Some alcoholic drinks can have up to 800 calories each, Morttiner said.
Mortimer also said students should try drinking a couple glasses of water before eating, as people can sometimes mistake
Graphic by Hannah Wise Source: myplate.gov
SEE NUTRITION PAGE 8A
Eat breakfast, because it kickstarts your metabolism for the day
Drink water before eating
— Before eating anything, ask yourself if you really need to eat it
TIPS TO MAINTAINING A HEALTHY DIET
— Eat a meal or a snack every four hours to avoid binge-eating later
CLASSIFIEDS 2B
CROSSWORD 4A
— Keep healthy snacks handy, like fruit, string cheese, and healthy granola bars
Index
Each meal should be half vegetables and fruit, a quarter grains and a quarter lean protein
CRYPTOQUIPS 4A
OPINION 5A
— Avoid energy drinks, soda and alcoholic beverages, as they all have a high calorie count
SPORTS 1B
SUDOKU 4A
— Take pictures of your meals or keep a food journal
Don't forget
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