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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY BANSAN
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
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We have had plenty of education about alcohol...people just choose to ignore the possible consequences. But alcohol-fueled rape is still rape.
I once woke up early enough to see the UDK being distributed. It was magical.
We are starting a sign language club and it will be AWESOME
I think my biggest motivation for going to class every day is being able to pick up a UDK
Protip: when you have to pack into a full bus, hold your backpack at your feet. You can even stand two wide in the upper deck with all the extra space.
I just want Ivory to know that there is someone who does care, and there are more. I'm very sorry about what happen to you.
I don't know why freshman feel like they NEED to come into class right at the 10 til mark... We're still ending ours. Your class isn't that exciting and you know it
The answer to if men's bathrooms have consent explained on the walls is no. Typically there are drawings of dicks and phone numbers labeled, "call for a good time".
Rape happens to people no matter their sexual identity. EVERYONE needs to be informed on what rape is and what consent means
I wonder how many people were actually saved from the people yelling at everyone saying they're going to hell. Pretty sure zero.
Visual representation more effective for raising awareness
I have never felt as inspired by my fellow students as I have over the past two weeks. After the articles about the University mishandling two different sexual assault cases broke last week, I wasn't sure what to expect. I hoped for students to be angry about it and to care, but I was not prepared for the absolute resolve that many took in trying to get KU to reform its sexual assault case practices. Through social media, public forums and word of mouth, we as students have made a difference.
The key to re-folding your UDK in the wind is to remain calm. It can sense your anguish.
The thing is though, it's not enough. Not yet.
The kid next to me is eating an entire thing of,chips ahoy for lunch. Now that's a meal of champions
Zenger: "Who run Barter Town?" Bernadette Gray-Little: "Sheahon Zenger! Sheahon Zenger runs Barter Town."
On the front page we have articles condemning victim blaming, on the 4th page we have a cartoon blaming victims of sex crimes...
With the age of social media, things tend to go viral and then die out quietly. People post
Running on 2 hours of sleep and still feel more energized than I would as if I was on 8
hashtags or sign petitions and then move on with their lives until the next cause catches students' attention. There are few times students put themselves out there, not as a Twitter handle, but as their physical self.
IOA and KU need to stop with all this "non-consensual sex" bull... its called rape. And what's your happening to your students and you're just ignoring the problem
Still waiting for the UDK to challenge me with a sudoku I haven't been able to master.
During Sulkowicz's sophomore year of college, a classmate raped her in her dorm room. When she reported the rape, Columbia dismissed the case and she was left without justice, forced to continue attending classes with her rapist.
Maybe that's why I was so impressed by Columbia University student Emma Sulkowicz when I saw her project in New York Magazine.
For her senior thesis,
Sulkowicz decided to carry her dorm mattress everywhere she went until she no longer attends the same school as her rapist. The idea of doing a project like this was to bring her mattress, an object that usually is hidden in a private space, out into the public sphere. Much like the mattress, sexual assault is a topic often hidden behind closed doors. It is only recently that our campus has opened up a dialogue and really begun
to discuss the way KU has mishandled sexual assault cases. It is only until recently that survivors have told their stories and that the student body has paused to listen.
The dialogue has still been behind closed doors, metaphorically. Most of the discussion has taken place over social media, and while people are technically sharing their opinions on the Internet, it isn't as powerful as sharing an opinion face to face with another person. Sulkowicz's project shows how much power a physical and visual representation can have for sexual assault survivors. A physical presence shows a personal commitment to the cause of reforming sexual assault policies far
more than any tweet or Facebook post ever can.
The public forum on Tuesday at the Ecumenical Campus Ministries was a good start to approaching this problem in a more personal, present way. I hope to see more events like this that give students a chance to step out from behind social media and really make this cause visible on campus. Hashtags and discussions are great, but they're not enough, especially if they stop now. This isn't another viral video — it's the safety of our campus. If we don't show that we care, who will?
Anna Wenner is a senior from Topeka studying English and history
winter is coming.
Gym etiquette important at Ambler
As a college student,
I have one sacred place where I can work off all my stress and anxiety: the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center. The rec is a place for me to get rid of all the crap that has put me in a bad mood throughout the day. However, the lack of gym etiquette I've seen during my latest rec visits has left me even more stressed and angry. The rec is where students go to get in shape and relieve stress, but this becomes difficult when students lack common courtesy for their peers.
When you're at the rec, try to avoid taking social laps at the gym. Running laps is great, but don't just wander around looking for people to socialize with. You are just taking space away from those who actually came to the gym to work out. If you want to have a social hour, go shopping, out to eat or somewhere on Mass Street.
Throwing your weights on the ground is another way
to disrespect those around you. We get it: you're tough and want everyone to know it. But you shouldn't be slamming your weights to the ground. It is noisy and distracting, and makes it seem as if they are too heavy for you.
Having your phone with you is fine; everyone needs a little break every now and then. However, seeing you take 15-minute breaks in between workouts to check Instagram, Twitter or other social media makes me wonder why you came to the gym in the first place. Your social life will still be there after you get your pump, I promise.
their water bottles to mark their territory. It has become popular to leave your water bottle on a piece of equipment that you're not even using. Gym machines are already limited, and it's a hassle for others who can't use the equipment they want because someone's water bottle is holding up the line.
Last, but certainly not least, is people who use
The rec center is a student sanctuary for many different reasons. For some, it's to get that "revenge body" on an ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend. For others, it's a place to relieve tension and work through all the unfair cards the day has dealt. By considering these etiquette tips, you can maintain the gym as a place where stress goes to die, not an environment where anxiety rises and grunts are out of frustration instead of exhaustion.
Anissa Fritz is a sophomore from Dallas studying journalism and sociology
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KU libraries provide services suited to a variety of needs
No one understands the importance of a library more than college students. So many things factor into a good library: location, hours, noise and snacks. The list is endless. Here at the University of Kansas, we are privileged enough to have several libraries, but two really stand out. Both Watson Library and Anschutz Library house a countless amount of books, contain remarkable resource centers and offer dead-silent study rooms. However, every person has their favorite spot, and both offer completely different things.
Watson is the place I go when it is crunch time and I need to get things done. It is the place where I can buckle down and finish my work without distractions. If spotted in Watson, I am alone, tucked in a corner with my face buried in work. Everyone is there for one goal, and that is to work. Because the library isn't open twenty-four hours, students can be there until closing time in order to finish procrastinated assignments.
To me, Anschutz has a more relaxed study feel, specifically on the third floor. It is where I can hang out with my friends, enjoy a latte and tinker with homework here and there. In Anschutz, I'm not scared of dropping a book or letting out a sneeze. The chairs are much more cozy,
No matter where you study, KU's libraries are filled with incredible and knowledgeable staff members who are ready to help whenever it's needed. I can't count the number of times I have chatted with the librarians about research questions or advice on particular books. They are the secret to any great research project.
Don't wait until your first midterm to check out our libraries. Take some time out of these first few weeks of school to visit Watson and Anschutz. Introduce yourself to the librarians, investigate the stacks and figure out for yourself which one you prefer.
Madeline Umali is a sophomore from St. Louis studying journalism
However, on the first and second floors you will find an environment similar to Watson's. These floors are meant for quiet study and independent work. But if I had to make a deadline, I would rather head to Watson because the third floor of Anschutz is too distracting.
and the large wooden tables make the perfect place for a group study session.
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