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I'm the biggest KU band fanboy ever! I hear them play and I just feel so alive!
Anyone who spits on or kicks a bus driver should be charged with assault and kicked off campus.
My heart aches for green bean casserole on a daily basis.
#listThanksgivingYet
I think Reddit has turned me into an Internet hipster. People get excited over things on Tumbir and whatnot and I'm all like ... dude I saw that two weeks ago.
Would politicians get more done if they didn't spend a ton of time and money on campaigning? It seems like an extremely inefficient ordeal.
Not the only one reppin' Republican on campus. #teamred
To the person asking if it's OK to compliment headcoverings? Definitely! I know I love receiving them..)
Just watched a girl trip over a crosswalk stripe.
I'm missing Game of Thrones
hardcore right now...#SoLost
You know you're a freshman when: You walk all the way to the crosswalk to cross the street when you're on campus.
Thank you David Besson for taking care of your students. Threat or not, you acted for the safety of a class, then got back to it.
why do cute guys just stare at you and do not say anything?
Don't just look, speak!
Thinking of all of those who have served, or are currently serving, this great country.
VeteransDay2014
Gameday parking needs to change. I've got too much work to do to let non-students take priority over my $200 parking pass.
So glad to know my tuition is going to something useful like replacing goal posts.
HireBowen
Already listening to Christmas music 'cause why not?!
That moment of sheer panic when you realize that long term project you've forgotten about is due in a few days.
Freakingoutrightnow
How is it that the weekends are going by faster and faster?
Be appreciative of campus amenities
By Rebeka Luttinger
@reebs211
H halloween has passed, meaning all of the delicious
an of the delicious candy and fun decorations are also long gone. No need to fret, Thanksgiving is next. But does anyone notice that the second Halloween is over, stores immediately put up Christmas decorations? Why is Thanksgiving always swent under the rug?
I love everything about Thanksgiving — quality family time, football games, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, delicious home-cooked meals and even better, leftovers. I wish
Thanksgiving received more recognition than just a discount on turkeys at the grocery store.
grocery store.
The main reason I love Thanksgiving is because I have time to really think about what I am thankful for. People rarely have time to do that anymore. The busyness of our daily lives keeps us from thinking about deep things like that.
We should be thankful for many things here at the University of Kansas. Thinking about this made me realize everything I take for granted.
Panda Express in the Union is one of those things. Who doesn't love a delicious
and inexpensive lunch right on campus? Sure, crunchy chicken cheddar wraps are good, but they don't compare to Panda. It even has its own little spot on the third floor. We should be beyond thankful for Panda Express.
We should also appreciate the buses in Lawrence. They are there for you through thick and thin. Whether you've had a couple drinks and need SafeBus, or you're just cold and need to get to class on time - they will literally pick you up when you are down (the hill).
the student clubs and organizations make up another great part of the
University. They represent a part of who we, the students, are. Not only do some provide students with great benefits such as free food and T-shirts, but getting involved in them helps students meet some pretty amazing people.
We might also forget to appreciate our advisors. All KU faculty and staff are amazing, but advisors are the cream of the crop. It is crazy how many students they help. I am so thankful for my advisor and all the countless times he saved me from stressing out.
Last, but certainly not least,
I'm thankful for basketball
season and Bill Self. If Bill
Self buying students lunches at The Underground doesn't convince you of how incredible he is, I don't know what will. This season will be unreal, and Bill Self is one heck of a person.
Thanksgiving break gives us a chance to go home, catch up with family and eat delicious food. Take the time to think about some things you are thankful for. Even just thinking of one thing can really make a difference. Rock Chalk and Happy Thanksgiving.
Brebek Luttinger is a sophomore from Dallas studying journalism
By Gabe Sprague
@SpragueGabe
Humanities majors provide societal benefits
My friend and I often argue over which major
which major applies more to society; my friend majors in chemical engineering and I major in English. I'd like to think of these arguments as friendly banter, but with a decreasing amount of college students majoring in the humanities, I have to wonder whether people misjudge the importance of these fields of study.
According to 4Humanities, a platform and resource for advocating the humanities, the term humanities includes literature, classics, ancient and
modern languages, history philosophy, media studies,the fine and performing arts,and other related subjects.
Although humanities contains a wide variety of interests, a survey taken by the National Center for Education Statistics found the "humanities" only comprised 16.5 percent of the degrees conferred in the 2011-12 scholarly year.
While this covers the 2011- 12 school year and does not account for the past two school years, the percent of humanities degrees has remained between 16-18 percent since 1990.
Given the numerous fields and the advantages these fields provide, this low
number worries me for the current standing of American educational values.
The humanities promote critical thinking skills needed to understand complex situations. The tools needed to discern the correct response to problems such as equality, social justice and morality can be acquired through this subject.
Reading literature that lends itself to thinking critically about a certain issue, creating art or media that provides a different perspective, taking a logic class in order to recognize fallacies in an argument these skills help develop more informed and critical people.
Humanities studies also creates empathy. Studying the
history of a culture allows for a greater understanding of the people that embody that culture.
The empathetic connections people need to interact with one another across national boundaries is made available. Without the empathy created by the study of foreign language and cultural studies, we would be unable to communicate with other countries. This lack of communication would result in an inability to trade and discuss foreign affairs.
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The humanities also promotes creativity through media, literature, visual arts, dance and acting. Other modes include architecture, urban planning and environmental policy development.
Without creativity, new ideas would not be developed, entertainment would become stagnant and new ways of understanding the world would never be discovered.
I've only listed a few ways certain sects of the humanities could benefit American society, but I've also left out many. While the natural, computer and medical sciences are definitely beneficial, a complete focus on these would be a mistake. Americans need to acquire a better understanding of the benefits the humanities provide.
Gabe Sprague is a junior from Concordia studying English
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