TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18. 2011
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY GANSAN
opinion
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I'm proud of our 'Hawks and I stayed till the end!
To the girl picking up the communion cup with your lips like it's a shot, you're doing it wrong.
That awesome moment when your roommate makes a status about not wanting to live with you after the lease is up. We hate you too.
Stepping up my game at the rec. The freshman 15 can kiss my firm, tight ass.
Have at my Harry Potter DVDs. But if you touch my books, I kill you.
You're an engineering MAJOR, not an engineer. Pre-med students don't walk around calling themselves doctors.
These squirrels are getting way too courageous. Someone needs to assert the human authority here.
Anyone can stand behind a team that's winning, it's easy. But to stand behind a team that's losing? That takes courage.
Whatever happened to actual DATING? I wanted a free meal, NOT a relationship and mentioning of meeting parents. Damn guys are you taking estrogen pills?
To the twins who always dress the same, you're in college now. Get your own styles!
"Don't worry. I'm going crazy." My grade depends on your lectures; I WILL worry damn it!
To the guy who hates Harry Potter FFAs, Avada Kedavra bitch!
Hey fifth year engineer guy, I'm a fourth year engineering student and even I think you're a duche.
One day of "cool" weather and the boots, winter jackets, huge sweatshirts and thick sweatpants are out. You Kansens are pathetic. Try a -45 degree Minnesota winter.
You may take my classes for "fun," but this liberal arts student is going to be operating on your fifth-year engineer brain one day.
I saw a guy wrapping his arm on his walk up the hill. Props for dedication to your alibi.
World Series week — I forsee my grades decreasing.
Sometimes I wish I was a guy, so then my roommates wouldn't consider me a slut.
Never forget that condoms are easier to change than diapers.
I love when I sit on a crowded bus and there are still empty seats beside me. I don't get it! I look good.
Professors not an exception to University policy
Plagiarism is a serious issue for students, not only at the University of Kansas, but at other post-secondary institutions across the country. A strict no-tolerance policy for academic misconduct is entrenched in every University student's class syllabus. Students face expulsion from class, and in some cases, expulsion from the University.
In an Oct. 11 story, the Kansan reported that Mahesh Visvanathan and Gerald Lushington plagiarized parts of their academic publication despite warnings. This censure included a written warning and a statement to the public about
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unless both the respondent and the committee agree that it may be open to the public." Because a researching professor contributes knowledge for public and scholarly dissemination, the investigation of a plagiarizing professor needs to be accessible to the public. Because Kansas relies on the reputation of its research program to achieve public prestige along with being included in the prestigious Association of American Universities, this serious instance of plagiarizing needs to be handled with a transparent screen.
the incident.
WHAT ISSUES SHOULD WE TAKE A STAND ON THIS SEMESTER?
Send your thoughts to vshanker@ kansan.com to let the Editorial Board know.
The University defines plagiarism as the appropriation of another person's ideas, processes, results or words without giving appropriate credit. Censure is defined as a written reprimand for actions that constitute academic misconduct. Censure may include a written warning, but the policy doesn't include public reprimands of an incident involving plagiarism. This just doesn't make sense, and it begs the question: Have there been censures that have occurred without public knowledge?
It's also a different scene than when students are caught
plagiarizing. Why aren't staff members, especially those leading research groups, held to the same standards that students are held to — expulsion? When asked to comment on these questions, the Vice Provost's office responded with the same public statement. The two censured professors were contacted with these questions as well, but both declined to comment.
It would seem that this issue is one best served if the actions of the university were explained publicly. But within the rules of how the university deals with academic misconduct issues, it's stated that, "... the investigation shall be closed to the public
Billy McCroy for the Kansan Editorial Board
LIFESTYLE
Difficulty coming out
Last Tuesday was National Coming Out day, where non-heterosexuals of all shapes and sizes are encouraged to embrace different sexual identities that coincide with attractions to different sexes.
For some, coming out can be a wonderful experience, in which they can finally be themselves and feel loved for who they truly are by friends, family and partners.
For most, coming out isn't so easy. Laying claim to a sexual identity other than heterosexual is difficult because our culture discriminates against and oppresses people who aren't straight. Parents will either accept you or reject you, or perhaps one will accept you and the other will resent you. They may try to change you, thinking you can change, or take you to a counselor who will try to convince you that your "feelings" are wrong, immoral, etc.
Your "friends" might abandon you. They might think you're suddenly attracted to them and feel uncomfortable around you. You may feel completely alone in the world and unloved.
Then you'll make new friends, some good and some who may just want to use you because you're the new guy, and you'll have to adjust to an entirely new culture with its own clothing style, music, bars, language and way of thinking
and relating to others. Many of these new friends will probably have shared similar experiences of isolation and abandonment, and, as a result, they may very well become the most important people in your life.
At first, you'll be overwhelmed by all the opportunities for sex and relationships, because you never knew so many other people like you existed. You'll date several people, and you'll try to apply whatever knowledge you've acquired from your parents about relationships, only to learn that they don't work so well in gay or lesbian cultures, which have their own dating scripts. If you're one of those people disowned by family, then you might rely on your relationships for many different emotional needs, and the breakups will hurt much worse and leave you feeling even lonelier as a result.
Then a special someone will
come along, perhaps after three,
or maybe even 10, years of dating
and searching for the right partner.
He'll make you laugh constantly
and let you know you can trust him. You'll spend all your time together and share your past experiences with family and friends
and ex-lovers and, over time, grow intimate as you make yourselves vulnerable to one another with these stories.
As a couple, you'll build a close network of friends, and these people will be like family to both of you, always there, through the hard times and good. Your old friends may come back into your life or you may never speak to them again or only speak to them on occasion.
It's not easy to "become" gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, but the journey is an exciting one. After overcoming these common experiences, you'll grow into a strong and happy person, loved by so many.
Over time, your parents will come around, and, before you know it, they are welcoming you and your partner into the family as a couple, treating you the way you always wanted to be treated, the way you deserve to be treated.
STYLE
— Castle is a senior from Stiwell in political science and human sexuality
Anorak jacket an essential for fall
By Lizzie Marx
lmarx@kansan.com
This utilitarian-inspired jacket is a great go-to piece for the beginning of fall because its lightweight material keeps you comfortable while still remaining chic thanks to the cinched waist.
Fight fall's fickle weather with the newest outerwear phenomenon: the anorak.
For those cool autumn mornings, the anorak is the perfect piece of outwear for your walk to class. Pair it with skinny jeans and a flowing scarf, and you are ready to battle your tests and study in style.
When worn with the same length skirt, the anorak guarantees a powerfully polished look for a night out on the town. Accessorize your outfit with a lengthy gold necklace to elongate the look.
No longer just reserved for the army, you too can defeat the cold that falls in autumn with your own anorak.
PHOTOS BY LIZZIE MARX Fight the fall weather in this army-inspired jacket.
Try this olive green jacket from Forever 21 ($32.50) to
perfect for day or night, this versatile Anorak jacket is a fail essential.
renew your fall wardrobe.
A darker, slate color anorak,
also from Forever 21 ($38.50)
adds an edgy vibe to any outfit.
Arm yourself against the weather in an army-colored anorak from Free People ($53. 90).
You will be able to defy the elements while wearing a khaki-colored anorak from Aqua ($98.00).
Wrestle the weather while still remaining well put together in this fierce jacket.
— Marx is a sophomore in journalism from St. Louis.
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@UDK_Opinion Slime. I'd always be like "DAAMMNNN he got that green ish on him yoo ahaa".plus I always wanted to bathe in it and taste it?
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