THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014
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If you insult my choice in music in my own car, I will make you listen to One Direction every single time you ride with me for forever.
To the high paid majors guy- it's because some of us have to pay more for school. #dentalschool #brokeforlife
Two pastors walk on to a KU bus... no really they just did.
There is a time and a place to wear a top hat-- those are all the time and everywhere!
Finding out one of your classes is canceled on a Monday is the most glorious feeling known to man.
Making my way down jayhawk blvd walking fast, faces pass and I'm class bound da na na na
Crap I just remembered that cargo shorts exist here. Like... Everywhere, Ugl. gross.
Was out late/early enough to see the UDK being delivered. Mission accomplished.
Nothing like seeing a campus tour group taking pictures with Perry Ellis outside of the underground to remind you basketball season is almost upon us!
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To the girl dressed up as a Dalek, you're awesome!
KUBeelInvasion2014
Pretty sure someone just got pulled over for driving through campus...today's been a weird day.
Having a good hair day puts a skip in my step
Just so we're clear, corn can be a whole grain and contains no gluten. People probably shouldn't use gluten-free as a way to lose weight, but it can be done in a healthy manner.
That awkward semester when 2 officers for my business club are always in the Summerfield Help Room flirting and kissing #keepit-professional
I predict a W in Game 1 of the World Series. You can thank me if we win.
FFA OF THE DAY
Set off the alarm by cooking bacon... however I smell like bacon and that will attract the men, yes?
Students should change campus drinking culture
almost any group of friends on campus Monday morning, you probably wouldn't be surprised to hear them talking about their crazy, drunken weekend. In that conversation, you might hear them talk about what bar they went to or how they were so drunk that they "blacked out." Why is getting intoxicated to the point of no memory an ordinary occurrence? Although we act like getting blackout drunk is normal, it isn't.
It seems that college students drink only to get drunk, whereas people out of college seem to
have more responsible drinking habits. Although the majority of people on campus are full-time students, local bars are often packed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.
Drinking until the point of vomiting or memory loss is dangerous, and should not be happening as much as it does on our campus. Around 90 percent of alcohol consumed by youth under the age of 21 is in the form of binge drinking, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While I am in full support of having a good time over the weekend
with your friends, it isn't safe for anyone to drink so much their senses become impaired.
That being said, just because someone chooses to drink an excessive amount does not mean they are giving informed consent to any sexual act.
With sexual assault being a prevalent topic in the news recently, it is important to discuss alcohol's involvement in sexual assault. Alcohol can be a common thread in these cases, and maybe there would be a decrease in sexual assault cases if alcohol weren't a factor.
The University of Kansas is such a large school that it makes sense why our campus has such a large party scene. However, it is important for students to know their limits. There would be a lower percentage of students with alcohol poisoning, incidents of blacking out and possibly a decrease in sexual assault incidents.
The University headed in the right direction by making freshmen take an online alcohol
awareness class, however all students could benefit from taking a similar course. It would allow students to keep the information fresh in their minds. It would also be a great demonstration of how the University is not only against minors consuming alcohol, but also how the University wants its students to be knowledgeable about the subject.
Madeline Umali is a sophomore from St. Louis studying journalism
Pollsters help contribute change to the political process
As I was sitting in bed doing homework, I received a call from an unknown number with a Nevada area code. Though my boyfriend told me not to answer, I did anyway.
"Good evening, I am calling on behalf of [some polling place]. Am I speaking with 'Helayna Butchman?"
I love these phone calls. It doesn't matter that they are asking the same questions, slightly
rephrased for 12 to 15 minutes. It doesn't matter that the person on the other end doesn't know how to pronounce half of the names they're asking for. Nine times out of 10, I will answer these phone calls because I think it's important.
By Helena Buchmann
@helenabee
Phone polls help politicians by determining how they're doing, if their campaign tactics are working and what needs improvement in their campaign. If I say an attack ad
orchestrated. by Gov. Sam Brownback makes me less likely to vote for him in the upcoming election, that signals to his campaign that attack ads are not the way to go. Though I'm not voting for Brownback this November, discussing how his strategies make me unlikely to vote for him lets his team know that these tactics are not
Phone polls also help voters and candidates anticipate what's going to happen in an election, giving insight on whether or not to campaign harder. This allows constituents to be even more informed and involved in the democratic process.
working for him. Phone polls have the potential of creating healthier campaigns and elections which is good for everyone.
Phone polls can be a hassle,but the next time an unknown number calls you,try giving them a chance. It requires virtually no work on your part and has the potential to benefit the political and electoral process.
Helena Buchmann is a sophomore from Kansas City, Mo., studying global and international studies
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