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I love the crunch of crunchable crunchy leaves!
Rejiceel Fall is here!
And though the days may be full of papers and midterms, please smile, for it's a beautiful day!
Note: people make weird faces when they see you pull a donut out of the front pouch of your backpack
Just heard one of the ambassadors telling potential Jayhawks that "most of your classes won't be back to back." He obviously isn't a music major...
There seems to be a squirrel theme in the FFAs.. SQUIRREL!
Grateful to the UDK's article about Kuluva for the knowledge about LFK's origin. #UDK>>
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Heard sporting KC is going to buy England. Makes sense.
Update: have not attended my 100-level class in three weeks... 3. weeks. senioritis is real
Just FYI, OU beat K-State 55-0 this weekend. You may now resume what you are doing.
Ate too much at Burger Stand...now I'm in a beef coma
it's past midterm so I guess I should start homework for the class I don't care about. Aiming for a solid B.
Pre mid-term grade hopes. Mostly As, some Bs
Post mid-term grade hopes: passing pls
tbh the steak and chorizo skillet at Genovese brunch is one of the best things I've ever eaten in Lawrence!
The Office post Michael Scott just isn't the same. RT if u agree
Coke Fizzy soda Chemical reactions Cement Minerals Koch Industries COINCIDENCE??!
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Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, smiles as Sen. Bernie Sanders, of Vermont, speaks during the CNN Democratic presidential debate Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in Las Vegas.
JOHN LOCHER/AP
Broadcasting presidential debates exclusively on cable networks restricts voters without cable
MATTHEW CLOUGH
@mcloughsofly
The race for the presidency has already contained drama and heated competition, especially when the candidates share a stage for televised debates. From Carly Fiorina calling out Donald Trump to Bernie Sanders condemning the continued hype of Clinton's email scandal, and all the moments in between, the debates have been incredibly revealing for each candidate.
But some Americans don't have the opportunity to watch their potential next president discuss important issues because they don't have cable.
All of the presidential debates thus far, both Republican and Democrat, have been aired exclusively on cable networks. Typically broadcasted by networks like CNN or FOX, the debates can't easily be viewed without a cable subscription. According to a report from the Washington Post, 10 of the 15 scheduled primary debates will air on cable networks.
Because of these channel restrictions, watching the debate without a cable or satellite connection is an arduous task. Although the debates are simultaneously streamed online, they typically can't be accessed without signing in via a cable provider. Other streams can sometimes be found, but these
are typically illegal and are poor quality or delayed.
Such accessibility issues are a major challenge for millions of Americans. It is absolutely unacceptable that people cannot view important programming concerning the future of their nation solely because they don't subscribe to cable. The debates exist so that Americans can get a sense of who the presidential candidates are and what they stand for, so people shouldn't have to pay to access them.
As of August 2014, 7.6 million American households have elected to discontinue cable services in a three-year period. This has also continued to rise as families decide to cut
out such expensive subscriptions. Not only are Americans being stripped of the ability to become informed citizens, but politicians are missing the opportunity to reach a broader audience.
Presidential debates are not the only place where voters can learn about the candidates. People can read news articles and conduct research on their own. But none of these methods can provide as complete a picture of a candidate's character as the debates, where they are pitted directly against one another.
It can often be difficult to tell which candidates differ from others on particular issues, especially among this year's numerous Republicans. The debates are the most direct way to pick out differences and see how each candidate interacts with others in a high-pressure, public setting.
Media outlets need to broadcast presidential debates on standard channels available to all Americans. Voters cannot be held fully responsible for being uninformed if they aren't given the full ability to watch the debates.
Matthew Clough is a junior from Wichita studying English and journalism.
Edited by Derek Skillett
Apartment complexes should not have breed, weight or size restrictions for pets of tenents
JESSICA GOMEZ
@jessicataylur
Having a pet during college is beneficial, but a lot of students can't have them because their living situations do not accommodate them. There should not be restrictions on pets' weight and breed.
When moving to college, students normally leave behind the life they grew accustomed to, including living with their mom, dad, siblings and, usually, a family pet.
College can be extremely difficult and stressful. There are always classes to read for, tests
to study for or meetings to attend. Even if a student has a relaxed schedule, the amount of pressure can impact him or her negatively.
During midterms and finals week, Anschutz Library welcomes therapy dogs for students to play with on their study breaks. Pets are stress relievers — creatures who bring us joy during difficult times. Although Lawrence is an easygoing city, a lot of the apartments in Lawrence are not pet-friendly or have specific restrictions on them, such as weight or size limits.
According to the American Humane Association, more
than 8 million animals each year go to a shelter. One of the main reasons that number is so high is because of moving situations. It's unfair to have to leave an animal in a shelter just because they are too large for an apartment complex What's worse is that they could be euthanasia if they are not adopted in time.
Many apartment complexes' restrictions include weight and breed. There is a misconception that big dogs are more aggressive and destructive than smaller dogs. Some think that because a certain dog is bigger, it is noisier. This is wrong — smaller dogs can
make just as much noise. It doesn't make sense how some believe a certain behavior in a small breed is cute, but for a larger breed it's aggressive
If students were to need the assistance of a service dog, most likely they would not be permitted because the dog is normally a larger breed. The usual weight limit for a pet in apartment complexes is 35 pounds, which makes having some common breeds, like a retriever or a collie, near impossible. Pets will act according to how they were trained; their obedience will depend on the owner, not their size or breed.
Something off-campus housing complexes should consider is that they lose possible tenants each year because of these pet restrictions. Potential tenants could be interested in a unit, but once they find out that their pets are not allowed, that place is no longer an option. These restrictions also create assumptions that larger dogs are more aggressive, when the size and breed of the pet does not matter as much as how they were trained.
Jessica Gomez is a senior from Baldwin City studying journalism and global studies.
Disney princesses are outdated and don't reflect values of young women
RACHEL GONZALEZ
@KansanNews
In recent years, a discussion has begun about the Disney princesses' negative influence on young girls' expectations for their future. The so-called "classic" princesses support a society where women are taught from a young age that their worth is more about beauty than anything else and in which stereotypical, outdated gender roles prevail. However, the popularization of a more positive message in newer Disney princess films reflects an encouraging shift in social norms.
The Disney princess franchise began with the production of "Snow White and
These princesses emerged during a time when conventional and stereotypical gender roles were prevalent in society, and that prevalence was reflected in the media. All of the Disney princesses predating the 1990s are portrayed as damsels in distress. This portrayal suggests that women need to be taken care of in order to survive. Likewise, the classic princesses glorify physical attractiveness, domestic responsibility, nurturing personality and a dependency on men as the feminine ideal.
the Seven Dwarfs" in 1937. Following Snow White came "Cinderella" (1950), "Sleeping Beauty" (1959), and "The Little Mermaid" (1989).
Snow White, for example, places an emphasis on her
ability to gleefully clean the dwarfs' house and act motherly towards the dwarfs and animals. Cinderella and Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) both obviously assert that if you are pretty enough, a man will come along to provide a good life for you. As Ashley Bispo puts it in her journal "Fairytale Dreams: Disney Princesses' Effect on Young Girl's Self Image." "In almost every Disney fairytale, the princess unquestionably and, with minimal effort, manages to capture the heart and affection of a handsome and wealthy prince."
The young women who watch these movies internalize the concept that women are expected to live up to an unrealistic ideal and that living
up to that ideal will mean the attainment of the love of a man who will provide the best life for her. Young girls who aspire to be like the classic Disney princesses internalize the gendered messages of the past that are conveyed. Society should take pride in the fact that media has begun to reflect a progression towards gender equality and female empowerment.
Starting with "Mulan" in 1998, princesses begin to be portrayed as stronger, independent and self-assured. "Look at me; I will never pass for a perfect bride or a perfect daughter," said Mulan in the song "Reflection." "Can it be I'm not meant to play this part?"
Even more progressively, queen Elsa of Disney's "Frozen" tops the list of the most popular princess on eBay, according to Jezebel. The best and most surprising part about Elsa is that she doesn't end up with a prince.
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The image of Disney princesses is one that impacts the minds of women from a very early and vulnerable age. It is important that the ideals conveyed to young girls continue to progress towards a more empowering and equality-based view of women. Society will significantly benefit from raising less Snow Whites and empowering more Elsas.
Rachel Gonzales is a junior from Ft. Collins, Colo., studying journalism and sociology.
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