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from personal experience, sexual assault is a terrible and inexusable thing. Why you would write positive things on Yik Yak about rape is beyond me. You aren't a KU student, you're an embarrassment
KU does have a GPS bus app. Get it at mobileplaza.ku.edu.
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They charge for 2 pages be its the cost of ink thats expensive. By volume printer ink costs more than crude oil, moet, or human blood.
Squirrels don't know the square root of x and they seem to be getting along just fine
I get that most of the Yik Yak quotes are sarcastic, but seriously, some things we should not make light of.
I agree KU does need an app to tell you where the buses are. The schedule does nothing but tell you what time the bus was SUPPOSED to be here.
If you engage in PDA on the bus, you are the ultimate type of evil.
To the person who doesn't like KHKJ Jazz in the morning... Go culture yourself you swine. Oink Oink.
To teachers who post the lecture notes online, you're the real MVP
The "Yik Yak" posts about rape are surely bad, but why give trolls the attention they want?
Steak and Shake's water is even better if you get it with lemon
When I die, I want everyone who has done a group project with me to lower me into the ground so they can let me down one last time.
Hey students, show up for the football games and stay for all four quarters. You are an embarrassment. Support your team!
I'm pissed off because Marvin Hall isn't on the Monopoly game. Architects are people too.
Asking if abortions should remain legal is like asking if people should have rights over their unborn children.
Strong Hall was a space on the monopoly cover of the UDK twice but they completely forgot about all the engineering buildings...
Sorry in advance if I bump into you. I have had 3 hours of sleep and I'm exhausted.
Humans aren't meant to walk backward. Lookin at you, ambassadors.
I hate Mondays...and Tuesdays
Sexual assault issues set positive change for Kansas' future
W when people ask me where I go to
school, I rarely reply by simply saying, "KU." I am filled with a sense of gratification when I say to them, "The University of Kansas." It is a small thing, but it illustrates the depth of love and pride I feel toward this school.
Recently however, criticisms of the University's handling of sexual assault cases have brought shame to so many who love this school — myself
included. That sense of shame is miniscule in comparison to the feelings that victims of sexual assault feel daily.
The victim's experience has been covered extensively by The University Daily Kansan and nationally as well. It brought me to a crossroads about how I feel and how I should feel about this school; the school I have wanted to attend since I was 5.
My ambivalence, however, was replaced with cautious optimism
when I saw so many of my fellow students speaking out and making sure this story is not swept away.
It is easy to view a separation between the school and us as students. When one thinks of decisions made and actions taken by the University, it might bring to mind administrative offices and people in suits behind closed doors. But if you really think about it, the students are as much a part of the University as anybody
else. That sense of ownership is exactly what causes feelings of shame when things like this happen.
We are in the middle of an unfortunate time at this school. The societal view towards sexual assault is - by my estimation - beyond what any feeling human should find acceptable. The protests, the coverage and the calling out of decision makers by students should never have been necessary, but it was.
I wholeheartedly believe that change can happen and this school can become an example of how to extinguish sexual assault. When that day comes we as students can look on with boastful smiles and say, "Yes. We were a part of that."
Adam Drovetta is a senior from Gardner studying English
Extremism not a good tactic for Brownback and Roberts
Across the country, this midterm election is forecast to be a win for Republicans, with many predicting it may be a big enough haul for them to take control of the U.S. Senate. Outside spectators naturally expected Kansas, a traditionally red state, to be a cakewalk for Governor Sam Brownback and Senator Pat Roberts this November.
This wouldn't be surprising, as Kansas has come a long way in recent years toward cementing its reputation as a deepred state. But people familiar with Kansas know about its tendency to unexpectedly diverge from trends.
Kansas has historically been home to three political parties: the Democrats, and a Republican Party split between the far right and the more robust, moderate Kansans who traditionally have held a strong majority in public office. This middle-of-the-road block has always had a penchant for independent thought and a sometimes surprising zeal for progressivism dating back to the Jayhawkers and the Civil War.
Look no further than the assault on these traditional values to understand why Kansas is a national outlier this year. The
backlash Brownback in particular is suffering is a product of his own extremism. In 2012, he targeted moderate incumbents in his own party during the primary. In an act of personal vendetta, Brownback found extremists to oppose anyone who had challenged his irresponsible policies. Brownback's spending flooded these elections with the help of the deep-pocketed Koch brothers, and in the end, it made a difference.
Roberts has been combatting allegations that he no longer lives in Kansas or spends significant time outside the state he represents. These attacks have stuck, especially after his campaign manager told the media in August that after the primary Roberts would be going "home" for a few weeks to recuperate — in Washington D.C. The three-term incumbent — from a state that hasn't elected a non-Republican Senator since 1932 — has recently found his campaign in jeopardy against Independent challenger Greg Orman. Roberts was so
worried at the recent developments in his race that he overhauled the personnel on his campaign and brought in two national experts from Washington D.C. Ironically, it's now D.C. insiders, not his Kansas team, appealing to Kansans about Roberts Kansan-ness.
Voters appear to be responding by gravitating toward more traditional moderates. Paul Davis, Brownback's opponent and former Kansas House of Representatives Minority Leader, has promised a return to common sense while preaching an ethic of working across the aisle. With Kansans desperate for an end to destructive and petty behavior, both Davis and Orman offer pragmatic solutions. Nov. 4 is poised to be an election of retribution against extremism for violating Kansas' time-honored commitment to reasonable governance.
Clay Cosby is a senior from Overland Park studying political science
FFA OF THE DAY
Being a senior in a freshman class makes me feel like a senior citizen. You damn kids get off my campus!
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Unleash creativity to unlock full potential
People often say to me, "I am terrible at art, I can't even draw a stick figure." I shudder when I hear it. This is the worst kind of phrase that could spout from one's lips. Not only do you doubt any unique artistic ability you may possess, but regions of your brain are untaptied by imaginative stimulation.
Creativity is an additive process by nature. Therefore, it is natural and beneficial for you to experiment in creation even though it might seem unimportant or trivial to you at this time.
No matter how many times you fail to create something beautiful, or have great success, the process of creation serves you well — mentally, emotionally and socially. An enjoyable task clears the mind, expresses emotions fully and allows others to take part in what you would like to share.
Emma LeGault, editor-in-chief elegault@kansan.com
Acts like drawing, singing, sculpting, playing and wondering direct your thoughts toward pleasant and interesting ideas. They also provide a bright spot of paint on a day with a rather blank background. Creating something authentic such as laughter, music or art can provide people with their favorite experiences. We should seek to increase the number
Madicon Schultz, managing editor mschutz@kansan.com
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of these experiences. We would be much happier, healthier and patient individuals.
Allow yourself to get your hands dirty or venture into the unknown parts of your imagination by doodling in the side margins of your paper. Take a ceramic or printmaking course. Snap pictures of President Obama eating hot dogs. Whatever floats your crazy little boat is absolutely necessary for your personal growth.
Once the things you create begin to affect others in a positive way, keep creating. There is always more to learn and more progress to be made. Remember that you can have fun, improve your artistic ability and your cognitive function all at the same time.
Drawing by Jake Kaufmann
Jake Kaufmann is a junior from Elkhorn, Neb., studying visual arts and journalism
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