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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
BROWN: STUDENTS SHOULD MAKE ROOM FOR THE ARTS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9,2009
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I just want to say that the guy who stands in the Statue of Liberty costume on Iowa and 28th Streets is a huge stud. He's been a trooper and is always smiling every day. It just makes my day.
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Wikipedia is totally "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"
Peanut Butter Guy and Girl, I enjoyed your conversation. I think I will buy my girlfriend peanut butter chocolates for Valentine's Day now!
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What the hell happened to Juicy Campus?
I had a great surprise planned for my girlfriend on Valentine's Day. But she dumped me first.
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"I" before "e" except in Budweiser.
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If I grow a goatee, does that mean the parallel universe me goes through a series of similar circumstances and shaves his?
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I can't wait until it's warm enough that all the women on this campus break out the short shorts and skirts.
To the girl who went running on Friday in nothing but a sports bra and body shorts:
Thank you so much.
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My friend just said that Michael Phelps had enough gold medals that he could have eaten one and shit gold on the second-place person and still have more gold than anyone else.
Why is the Athletics Department so exist in their selection of halftime contestants?
My friend just said he got his first sex and it was in the McDonald's parking lot.
I swear people in Topeka need to learn how to fucking use their accelerator.
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I want to make a beer and call it Petty Beer!
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You know, we walk by each other every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and act like we're not there. We should just stop and say "hi."
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I saw a girl on the bus earlier in Mizzou sweatpants. WTF?
In the eyes of a ranger, the unsuspecting stranger had better know the truth of wrong from right.
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Union board should force cigarette sales off campus
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Marlboro, Camel. Parliament, American Spirit. All these recognizable cigarette brands can currently be purchased from the Hawk Shop in the KU Memorial Union. Because the University is an establishment of higher education, all cigarette sales should be removed from campus. Although all students have the right to choose whether to smoke, the University should not be profiting from a product that is damaging to the students it is here to serve
The decision to sell the cigarettes at campus convenience stores ultimately rests with the Union, which operates under the guidance of the Union Board. The board is composed of 11 students, five alumni, three staff and three faculty members who meet four times per year. The last time the board discussed this issue was two years ago.
David Mucci, director of KU Memorial Unions and a voting board member, said "I was surprised ... students [on the board] looked at the issue and didn't see it as a health issue."
"Everyone knows th health issues, but students felt they should be able to make that choice — they didn't want the University making it for them."
Removing cigarettes from campus will not take away the right to choose whether to smoke. It will simply show that the University does not profit from a choice that is a risk to students.
University. Some of the Unions profits are used for student activities and go back to the University for programs such as student orientation.
The money from the Hawk Shop goes directly back into the Union, which is separate from The
The University would not say how much money it made on cigarette sales. But it said the profits did not represent a substantial sum.
"We're not afraid to lose the money," said Mucci.
In an obvious pandox, not only can students buy cigarettes on campus, they can also receive assistance to quit smoking through
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a Health Service program called Kan-U Quit a Wakins Health Center The University has recognized the problem but
is still selling the product behind it.
"It makes it too convenient for students to buy cigarettes, but students are going to buy them whether they are sold on campus or not," said Ken Sarber, administrator of the Kan-U-Quit program. "I'm not completely against it, but
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I'm really against anywhere that does sell them just because I want students to quit."
As a leader in education and progress, the University should not benefit from or support a product that is ultimately a heath risk for students. Having them behind the counter is condoning and enabling the habit. The right to smoke remains in the hands of the students; however, this debate should end with the decision to remove all cigarette sales from campus.
— Caitlin Thornbrugh for TheKansas EditorialBoard
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Lastweek's items you might have missed. Check out Kansan.com Round up for full stories.
The age of Cem Basoflas, Turkey sophomore, who was charged on Wednesday with animal cruelty and criminal sodomy. Basoflas is scheduled to appear for another hearing on Feb. 24.
THE CONTEXT
The amount in billions of the proposed stimulus package currently under debate in the Senate If passed, the stimulus would increase federal funding for grants and student loans.
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THE CONTEXT
THE CONTEXT
The number of thematic learning communities that will be offered at the University next year. Because of budget cuts, the Learning Communities Program will be discontinued in July. The engineering learning community will remain as part of the School of Engineering.
THE CONTEXT
The number of suspects involved in three alleged robberies in McColum Hall on Thursday night. Two suspects were arrested after they wrecked their car while attempting to elude the police. Police continue to search for a remaining suspect.
STUDENT LIFE
Plenty of possible money savers, if we live with less
it's hard to ignore the turmoil that has been our
economy for the past few years. Gas and food prices have been fluctuating and remain unstable, and pretty soon a lot of us will be entering a shrinking job market that continues to downsize.
Being broke these days isn't uncommon, especially for students. In addition to our economic struggles, we already lead stress-filled lives with part-time jobs, exams and pending graduations. But it's how we deal with the stress and hardships that is important.
During the past few months, our papers have been littered with accounts of Americans who have buckled under the pressure. Crime rates have increased, and so have the number of suicides. All in all, there are a lot of pissed-off, stressed-out, broke people. Although most of us are not suicidal or on the verge of breaking the law, I just want to remind everyone that there are ways to save cash, and your sanity, without going to extremes.
There is an endless list of little things we can do to save extra cash here and there. Not cranking the heat to 80 degrees after that half-hour shower is one thing. On Jan. 26 The Kansan featured a story, "House appliances in standby drain energy," that offered tips on how to save money on your energy bill by way of appliances. I now unplug my microwave when it's not in use.
One amenity that I chose to give up about a year ago was cable. It's been hard living without my weekly doses of "Prison Brick" and "King of Queens"; it used to be my favorite form of procrastination. But instead, I choose to continue to live a somewhat sane life during this economically trying time that has proved fatal for so many.
We can all learn from others, too. Ask your grandparents what it was like during the first recession. They could tell some boring, yet helpful, stories. Personally, mine are quick to tell a "Back in my day" story where the moral is always that less is more. Or, you can find a broke friend and ask them how they manage the bills and weekend activities on a budget.
Whether it's switching from name brand to generic or making sure it's dollar night and that there are drink specials, there are a myriad of money savers. Ultimately, throughout the past couple of years I've discovered that cutting back on the things that seem big allows for a little more freedom and a lot less stress.
McNaughton is a Topeka senior in journalism and English.
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