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THE UNIVERSITY DAHY KANSAN
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2011
This semester I've really enjoyed watching the girl in front of me turn her perfect blonde locks into dirty dreads.
It took the firing of Turner Gill for me to figure out he was our football coach.
If strippers are called exotic dancers, drug dealers should be called exotic pharmacists.
Hire me as football coach and
I'll donate $1 million per win back to the University. We ALL win!
Editor's note: Yeah we all win,
unless you don't win.
Enjoy the last few days of the beards gentlemen.
I think the sudoku needs to be a little bigger. I can't read it.
Skyrim is by far the best birth control out there.
Unlike every other girl here at KU, when I see a basketball player I yearn to pull their pants up, tie their shoes and point them towards the library.
Three kids with K-State jerseys from a field trip just surrounded me and told me to suck it. I now understand child abuse.
It's obvious Tim Tebow sold his soul to the devil to maintain his impossible winning streak. You're not fooling anyone Tim.
We need a new water fountain system that spits loops back at the people.
To the girl slightly touching her boobs across from me, please continue.
Fact: wearing plaid makes guys 10 times hotter than any other pattern.
Turner Gill didn't turn around enough games, which in turn sent him out the turning doors.
I can't pick a major yet because I'm trying to solve the burning question of the century: Am I a muppet or am I a man?
I honestly think my NCAA football knowledge could have gotten us more wins than Turner.
Mississippi gets snow before we do? What the hell!
I don't understand why men like sandwiches so much. I would much rather make you a meatloaf with bacon!
Cramster and I are earning a degree together.
I just introduced my mother to FFA and she said it's so much better than the Future Farmers of America.
Good thing I'm not a guy, I'd be walking around with a boner all the time.
I'm just a respectful student reminding everyone to pick up your basketball tickets. Wednesday is the last day!
It's that daunting time of year again when our institution of higher learning demands that we, students, partake in finals week. It's a scenario college students are far too familiar with: sitting hunched over a computer screen at 2:30 a.m., trying to stay awake with a 5-AH Energy while reading a textbook that probably should have been finished back in October. Nevertheless, the routine during these weeks of hell becomes tests, papers, projects, study guides, cram, rinse and repeat. And while the common practice of relying solely on late-night
Campus services make finals week bearable
EDITORIAL
cramming and caffeine may work for some, the key to making it through alive (and with all your hair) is reducing stress and practicing better study habits.
I learned my mom used to snort coke. That was a good Thanksgiving.
It wouldn't be finals week if students were overwhelmed, but thanks to the service of Student Success and their website www.finishstrong.ku.edu, students can view numerous tips on keeping their mind, body and study habits in check during such a stressful time.
Some tips from the website include taking one 20-minute break for every two hours of studying. Maintaining a 1-to-6
break-study ratio proves to be helpful so your focus is clear and your objective is good grades.
Public Health Educator in the Health Education Resource Office at Student Health Services Ken Sarber said that creating a study schedule and sticking to it could help prevent unnecessary stress the week of finals.
"It is also important for students to accept and seek out help when needed," Sarber said. "Help with this can come from resources such as KU Counseling and Psychological Services, KU Tutoring Services, or sometimes just talking about your
It has also been proven that engaging in physical activity can help keep the stress levels low. A great way to catch a break from the stress of final projects is to attend the Finish Strong with Fitness workshop tomorrow at the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center. It's a free KU Fit class available to all students.
upcoming challenges with a friend or family member can help."
Help on campus comes in numerous forms during this hectic time of the year. The Academic Achievement and Access Center offers study videos on their site, as well as relaxation tips and guidelines on their Academic Success 101 site. A program called Late Night at the Studio offers free walk-in help for Kansas students in various math and science courses from 9 p.m. to midnight, Sunday through Wednesday, from now until Dec. 7 in Anschutz Library.
Students should definitely take advantage of these opportunities and start finals preparation now.
- Stefanie Penn for the Kansan Editorial Board
Finding organic foods
HEALTH
Headaches and lack of energy are things that people, especially college students, face every day. The chemicals in conventional foods, due to the way they are grown and prepared, are great contributors to these problems.
These chemicals contribute to and sometimes even cause other health issues as well. Sulfites can both cause and aggravate asthma in people of all ages. Food additives are the biggest culprits. They are responsible for promoting skin problems, asthma and ADHD by causing hypersensitivity. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now requires clear labeling of the presence of trans fatty acids (TFA) in some foods, there are still foods out there, including the college-staple fast food, with TFA. These greatly increase the risk of heart disease.
While these problems can't be solved overnight, there are ways to reduce them and make you feel healthier — organic foods. However, many people are not aware of the plethora of resources in Lawrence to purchase organic foods. Luckily, I am here to inform you all.
These health risks terrify me (and I would hope they terrify you too). They are problems that could develop now or in handfuls of years just because of the foods we eat.
By Rachel Schwartz
rschwartz@kansan.com
First, we will start out with hamburgers. I am a huge hamburger fan, but I'm not much of a cooker. After a while, though, fast-food burgers get old. Not to mention the fact that all of that grease and conventional grossness takes quite a toll on the tummy leaving me feeling bloated and ready for a nap. So, if you're not into that, which I don't see why you would be. Local Burger is a great alternative.
The food at Local Burger is local, organic and fresh unlike those fast food burgers that are sometimes just whipped out of the fridge. There are also a variety of burgers with everything from turkey to tofu if you're feeling adventurous.
If you want a cozier environment to sip some coffee and study, Wheatfields is a great option. They use organic flours, seeds and wheat in their breads and bagels. Also, they use organic, local ingredients in many of their other foods as well. Wheatfields is the place to go whether you want some breakfast or a tasty sandwich.
If you enjoy cooking your own food, there are a few stores in Lawrence many local organic options. The Community Mercantile, more commonly known
as The Merc, is a well-known organic health food store around here. They have a deli, and aisles and aisles of organic, healthy groceries. If you're not quite up to par on your cooking skills but are eager to learn, they even offer cooking classes. This store may seem overwhelming at first, but, once you've been there a few times, it becomes more familiar and peaceful — I promise.
There's also a new health food store in town that I have not yet had the chance to explore. The mission of Natural Grocers is to benefit everyone. Well, that sounds quite appealing. If you are worried about cost, which you must be as a poor college student, they offer daily promotions and discounts. They have all types of grocery foods, natural body care products, vitamins and even organic pet foods.
Now that you know about some of the organic resources in Lawrence, why not check them out? Eating these foods will have a great impact on your health and energy, which, with finals just around the corner, is especially crucial. Good luck on finals and happy eating!
Schwartz is a senior in journalism from Leawood.
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Life is all about your perspective
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By Mandy Matney
mmatney@kansan.com
At the beginning of this semester, I mapped out a very tight, busy and precise weekly schedule I was going to follow so that I would have my life under control. I was working at an internship in Kansas City two full days every week while handling my duties as the editor Of The Kansan's opinion page, overseeing a staff of about 25 writers, and going to school full time.
I was determined to be the best intern, student and editor as I possibly could and I believed that I could handle everything if I just stuck to my schedule.
I learned very quickly that there are some things you just can't plan for.
Two people in my life who I cared about died unexpectedly. My house was robbed. One of my roommates and I were no longer speaking. My boyfriend and I broke up (as I was making desperate attempts at getting myself together).
Suddenly, within the period of about two months, everything seemed to be out of control. I was overinvested in so many things and felt like I was doing a terrible job getting anything done; at the same time, things that I used to depend on for comfort, such as the feeling of safety in my own home, were no longer there.
I was nearly emotionless driving to work on 1-70 one morning, hating almost everything in my life, feeling sorry for myself for being so helpless, and desperately wanting to clutch the feeling of control again.
And then, I crashed.
The driver of the car in front of me slammed on the brakes. My car slipped on gravel when I braked and it caused my car to spin uncontrollably.
As my car spun out at a speed of nearly 70 mph, I grew numb realizing that I was enveloped in a living metaphor of my own emotions literally jumping out of control.
My body ejected forward into my airbag as I crashed into the ce-
median and objects in my car flew in different directions; I helplessly expected for a car from behind to crush me and end everything.
I don't know why or how, but miraculously I wasn't hurt beyond a few bruises from the airbag and severe whiplash.
It took me a few days to take it all in, but I soon realized that I crashed for a good reason.
I learned that no matter how hard you try, you just can't control some things in life. You can't waste time in despair wishing things were different and feeling sorry for yourself. The only way you gain control is changing your perspective and finding the meaning behind the pain.
You learn much more wallowing at rock bottom than you do from being on top. At the beginning of the semester, when I actually had my life under control, I had no time for things that were really important. I was so invested in getting from point A to point B and excelling in all of my responsibilities that I never stopped to think "Hev. at least I'm alive."
I was on strong pain medication during the few days after my accident and did nothing but lie around and watch TV. But because of my friends and family, I never felt alone and always felt grateful. The level of appreciation I gained for the people who I clutched onto to pull me back on my feet couldn't have been achieved in any other way.
My only brother died nearly 14 years ago and I've learned that almost all aspects in my life have evolved around it ever since. I never really expect to find the real meaning of why he died, but things like this help me find good that has risen from the tragedy. This semester tested my strength. My perspective quickly changed when I was on the brink of giving up and losing all hope when my mom told me, "Mandy, you've been through worse." I couldn't have asked for better motivation. It's ironic how I wound up being thankful for the things that hurt me so badly.
While I still don't have total control over of my life, I now have confidence that it will all be OK. It's all a matter of perspective.
Mandy Matney is the opinion editor and senior in journalism from Shawnee.
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