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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15.2014
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If I could marry any real life tv show character, it would obviate Tim Giggs.
to kahlua and coffee person! I recommend baileys and coffee or fireball and hot chocolate! Happy early morning drinking! #DegeneratesUite
That moment when you want to throw away something but you don't want to upset the bee that just flew into the trashcan...
The WD40 used on the doors of the Union has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated. Thanks!
People need to seriously get off their phones. Life is too short to be worrying about social media. Put it away ... interact with the people actually here in front of you ... live life. #thingsjustgotdeep #rant
Can we PLEASE do something about the fearless wasps swarming Snow?
To me, seeing basketball players on campus is like seeing my non-music friends on campus, it never happens because I never leave Murphy. #quithating
Not going home for break made me real homesick.
The Wescoe and Fraser elevators don't stack up against the true terror of the haunted Martin elevator.
I had a dream that the tenth Doctor helped me find Gryffindor pride merchandise at Diagon Alley.
My linear algebra prof is hilarious; my diff eq prof is amusingly crazy and awkward. It's a good semester for math.
To the guy with the Canada umbrella, you rock and I want to be your friend.
Pretty sure I'm the only person that didn't know we were on Fall Break.
The Royals will take the World Series. I firmly believe in that.
Did anyone else think that Fall Break felt like only 15 minutes of freedom?
Can't believe that we're already in the middle of October!! #WhereDoesTheTimeGo?
Goal this weekend: To go see Gone Girl.
Falling in love is better than being
in love /
I still think it was really shady that Late Night in the Phog was on the same day as Fall Break... who does that?
Police officers deserve our appreciation and support
I need a new coffee joint.
If there's somethin' strange in your neighborhood ... who ya gonna call? This is usually followed up with shouts of "Ghostbusters," but in reality, if something strange happens in your neighborhood, you are most likely going to call the police.
I recently had my phone stolen and accompanied an officer to a set of apartments to retrieve it. While in the car, I asked him questions about his job, and he told me how incredibly difficult it is to have a job where no one is happy to see you.
Common culture today is to despise police officers when they are writing a speeding ticket
or interrupting a party, but to still count on them to provide safety and assistance in the worst situations.
The officer pointed out that no matter how much people seem to hate law enforcement, they always reach out in times of need. To further prove this point, I asked him who drug dealers or other criminals call when they have been shot, to which he replied with the obvious answer: the police.
It can be hard to remember how much good police officers do when police abuse stories frequently flood the headlines. "Thank A Police Officer Day" took place Sept.15,but was met with wildly negative
reactions and pictures of police wrongdoing on social media sites. People tend to forget, however, that these tragic events should not describe the majority of policemen and women who risk their lives protecting our cities.
If you missed "Thank a Police Officer Day, registered voters can redeem themselves by voting "yes" on a new police facility for the Lawrence Police Department. This
would impose a 0.2 percent sales tax on Lawrence residents, with a maximum amount of $24.2 million for a period of nine years. FriendsoflawrencePolice.com outlines some of the benefits of having a new facility as "solving more crime due to increased information sharing between patrol and investigations, room for additional personnel required for increased investigation of crimes, and quicker access to and response with life-saving equipment."
Whether it is through your vote or through a shift in attitude, the police deserve respect and appreciation for their difficult occupation. I left that day not only with a
retrieved phone, but with a new understanding of how frustrating being a police officer can be. Facing danger is a job requirement for these men and women, but disdain and negative judgment come from those they work hard to protect. So although you may have missed the official day to show gratitude, this upcoming election is a wonderful time to show your appreciation for our men and women in blue.
Jenny Stern is a junior from Lawrence studying ecology and evolutionary biology
October is the time to get to know your pharmacists
O october is a busy time at the pharmacy
for both the staff and its patients. Not only is it the start of cold and flu season,but it's also American Pharmacist Month.The theme for this year is "Know Your Pharmacists, Know Your Medicine." Its purpose is to recognize the role pharmacists play in the healthcare field.
Pharmacists are the most accessible healthcare providers. According to the 2014 Merrit Hawkins analysis,
it takes an average of 18.5 days to wait to see a physician. However, it takes only minutes to talk to a pharmacist. When it comes to providing information on medication, pharmacists are among the best trained. We must remember pharmacists are experts at reducing adverse drug interactions to improve patient safety and compliance.
The role of a pharmacist ranges far beyond standing behind the counter. They can administer
vaccinations for the flu, pneumonia, shingles and tetanus. They can recommend appropriate over-the-counter medication, counsel you on your medication, and help monitor chronic diseases by recognizing vital signs. Pharmacists want to interact with
patients, and the role of the pharmacist keeps expanding.
Student pharmacists are a great resource on campus; take advantage of the flu clinic, which allows student pharmacists to practice administering flu shots. There are health clinics throughout the year as well where you can throw away old medication and talk about current medication with pharmacy students.
October is the time to get vaccinated, stock up your cabinets with
over-the-counter cold and cough medication, and show some love and appreciation to your pharmacist. As always, your pharmacist is available all year to answer your health related questions and concerns.
Monica Saha is a grad student from Overland Park in the pharmacy school
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