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WATSKYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!
When My Math Lab can't do math correctly, it's a sad state of affairs.
Thank you Kansas, for giving us one day of beautiful fall weather before returning to this hellish winter weather.
Everyday is cheat day if you believe in yourself.
Realized today I spent more time texting my little sister than paying attention in class.
According to my Bio 150 lab experiment, a pump and a rub of hand sanitizer doesn't do a thing. Hands need to be completely wet with an alcohol-based one for 15 seconds.
So I've saved every UDK that I've gotten an FFA in. Is this lame? I don't care...it's the only major accomplishment I've done in college so far.
The week hasn't even started yet and I'm already sleepy. Thank God for Thanksgiving Break!!!!
I'm the type of person who gets highly offended if you say you like my favorite character more than I do.
Lemony_of_lawrence... It's a catstagram.
The cold never bothered me anyway.
The football team competed with the fourth ranked team in the nation and the basketball team got embarrassed. I'd like to wake up now please.
People keep talking about the "bipolar weather," but on Earth isn't it always cold at both poles?
To the guy who left his boxes under the newspaper stand... they're by Watson library waiting for you...
So, can we talk about Serial please?
Why don't we have designated nap areas? The bottom floor of Anschutz is perfect. Replace the tables with padded benches.
Fiddlesticks! I forgot to return the calculator I rented from Anschutz after my math exam. #FineByMe
For about 2.5 yrs I have had close friends tell me I have a doppelgänger on campus. Then my twin thought this girl was me. UDK, please help me meet my doppelgänger.
'Movember' shouldn't exclude women
No-Shave November means long beards, mustaches and - although people hate to admit it leg hair. The month of November seems to be associated with this razor-free chant, but usually this is just for men. Men are encouraged to grow out their beards and mustaches because they are signs of masculinity.
However, if a woman were to stop shaving for an entire month, she would probably be called some awful names.
their eyelashes need to be long. By instilling these standards into the minds of young girls, society is telling them what is and is
Although the slogan "No-Shave November" is meant to be light-hearted, it is a symbol for something bigger. Women are told at a young age that hair is a symbol of beauty. They are told that the hair on their head needs to be long and healthy. However, there are certain parts of their bodies that should never have hair, including their legs and underarms. Their eyebrows need to be plucked, but
"The usual stereotypes about women and hair should be thrown out the window."
not normal for hair.
When women decide to take part in No-Shave November, they should not be shunned or called vulgar names. The reasons they are doing it could be
just as valid as any man's decision to stop shaving.
What most people don't know is that No-Shave November, or "Movember," is about charity. The No-Shave organization is dedicated to raising money for education about testicular cancer prevention, spreading awareness and saving lives.The concept is you donate the money you usually spend on shaving and grooming care to the No-Shave organization during the month of November.
I think if students want to partake in the No-Shave
November trend, they should do it to help with the No-Shave organization. The usual stereotypes about women and hair should be thrown out the window. Men shouldn't be the only ones who can take part in the No-Shave trend. Anyone who wants to join in should be encouraged to, no matter what gender a person is.
Madeline Umali is a sophomore from St. Louis studying journalism
Supreme Court needs to decide on gay rights
By Victoria Calderon
@WriterVictoriaC
Recently, Plymouth Congregational Church officiated its first same-sex marriage since the ban was lifted in Douglas County. Although this is a joyous and momentous occasion for Kansas, legal forces, like Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, are trying their hardest to fight the court's decision. Here, the U.S. Supreme Court must step in to protect individual rights afforded to citizens of the United States.
Last week, the Kansas Supreme Court said
same-sex marriage would be legal in Johnson County, the state's most populous county. This progress is moving parallel to Schmidt's appeals to the Supreme Court to put the state's provision against same-sex marriage back in place. Although Schmidt cited the overwhelming support of Kansas for the gay-marriage ban in 2005 to justify his appeal, public opinion has shifted significantly since 10 years ago.
Gay marriage is an issue that doesn't just concern state rights. This is a federal issue grounded in the freedoms given to citizens in the Constitution. Kansas
According to a Public Policy Polling survey taken by Kansas residents in February, 44 percent of
Kansans think gay marriage should be allowed. Although the number is still a minority belief in our state, it has grown notably. Those against same-sex marriage stand at 48 percent, while the other eight percent answered "not sure." As the poll did not ask for the levels of support for or against gay marriage, it's difficult to gauge how strong the respondents' beliefs were.
courts cannot keep banning something inherent to an individual's right to liberty and the pursuit of happiness. However, the political climate of Kansas is still clear as day. Kansas remains a conservative red state, as can be inferred from the 2014 election results; Shawnee, Douglas and Wyandotte were the only counties that had a majority vote for a non-Republican candidate in the races for state governor and senator.
The U.S. Supreme Court ultimately must address this growing need and set a mandate as to whether
same-sex marriage is constitutional. Upholding the circuit court's decisions to strike down bans on gay marriage is fine for now, but the highest court must step up soon and create a precedent for the freedom to love in America, further assisting our nation in earning the title "Land of the Free."
Victoria Calderon is a sophomore from Liberal studying English and political science
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I saw Thor at the Guardians of the Galaxy showing... scoping out his (potential) future teammates?
FFA OF THE DAY
College gives you a time to reinvent yourself and become the person you always wanted to be. You can recreate yourself into someone different from the labels thrusted upon you in high school. However, as most students shed their old identities and start their new journeys in college, some may end up shedding their religious beliefs as well.
Don't lose track of your religious beliefs in college
"While everything around you changes,your beliefs and values should remain the same."
While college is a time for change, some things from home should always be kept dear. One of these is your moral values, which stem from most students' religious beliefs. During my first semester at the University, I became so caught up in the college experience that I put off my religious activities. I found myself skipping church because I stayed out too late the night before or I participated in activities I knew were wrong. I feel as though I am not the only
college student who went through this and I know I am not the last.
For those currently going through this struggle between your beliefs and what your friends and peers do, use these words to keep you on track instead of realizing this how I did — in a hospital bed. Keeping your values is critical in becoming the best person you can be. While everything around you changes, your beliefs and values should remain the same.
This by no means applies to every student. Some were not raised in a religious environment and others may not have faltered as much in this area when they came to college. But to those who feel their religion has started to take a backseat to partying and school, keep your faith a priority. With every decision, evaluate what is more important to you as an individual. Do not compare yourself to others because everyone takes a different journey finding themselves. Remember who you are in the moment and remind yourself of the person you wish to become. Keeping your religion close to your heart in college will help provide you with guidance on this crazy journey.
anissa Fritz is a sophomore from Dallas studying journalism and sociology
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