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To everyone whining about students repping other schools on campus, I wore a pair of Duke shorts today just for you.
If sex were fast food, there would be an arch over her bed.
Mistake no. 1, making out with a freshman Mistake no. 2, repeat. Mistake no. 3, the realization I'm now his bobby call.
It's not good when the bus shuts off randomly and you hear the driver over the speaker say "oh hell."
Gears of War 3, or studying?
It's clear what's going to win.
A selling point when I give campus tours is my FFA record, eight of 10..make that nine of 11.
Editor's note: We're glad to see Free For All becoming a recruiting tool.
I swear these athletes have to leave 10 minutes earlier for class due to the fact that they walk so slow!
Skittles girl, challenge accepted. It shouldn't be too hard either. I'll just follow the rainbow!
To the sophomore who made it in FFA two days in a row, I'm a junior and I made it in four times last week with three in a row. Get on my level.
My boyfriend is in Basic Training; my day revolves around when the mail comes. Thank you to all who serve, and the families that support them.
Football and basketball? Do you guys know how hot baseball players are? Yum!
Free deodorant samples in the lobby = three more inconspicuous trips, and I don't have to go to Walmart for a few more weeks. Gotta love being a broke college kid.
You know your class is boring when your TA starts nodding off in class.
If you see me making funny faces on the bus, it's because I'm doing my daily skool workout.
One of my roommates always puts on perfume before bed. She must be getting ready to meet the man of her dreams.
My roommate got into the FFA
three times and now, she thinks
he is funny. Thanks FFA.
I need a girl to explain the difference between leggings and tights.
Nice Seniors 11' shirt freshman.
If you throw a cat out the window, is it considered kitty litter?
I'm怕raid that one of these days I'm going to take the FTA and someone is going to text back.
Editors Note...
EDITORIAL
Beebe won't be missed as Neinas takes over
W ere glad Dan Beebe is gone.
Beebe, who has lost control of the conference and the faith of its members as Big 12 commissioner, finally reached a "mutual agreement" with the conference to step down.
In his place, Big 12 chancellors and presidents unanimously selected former Big Eight Commissioner Chuck Neinas to serve as interim commissioner.
Despite the Big 12 Conference putting faith in Beeber's leadership abilities by giving him a three-year contract extension last November, Beeber couldn't handle the collapse of the conference. Tavae A&M University official
Texas A&M University official
ly asked to be withdrawn from the Big 12 and applied for the Southeastern Conference earlier this month. University of Oklahoma and University of Texas openly explored leaving the conference while the smaller members, including the University of Kansas, indirectly threatened those institutions by refusing to waive their rights to take legal action.
By some member institutions turning their backs on tradition, and others fueling legal infighting, the Big 12 showed the nation the conference's dynamics aren't working. News coverage shifted from the Big 12's success on the field, to the conference's demise off it. The onus was on Beebe to
be a leader and prevent other conferences from picking apart the Big 12 the last two years, but he failed.
The conference is still hanging by threads right now thanks to the Pac-12 closing expansion speculations for now. The remaining Oklahoma and Texas schools were considering transferring, making a Pac-16 the NCAA's first super-conference.
Beebe's removal is what needed to be done to keep the Big 12 intact. The University's best interests now lie in making the Big 12 a strong conference. Texas was gifted an unfair advantage with their Longhorn Network during Beebe's reign. We hope Nemas
will introduce discipline in the conference so no institution gets special treatment. Also, all members of the conference need to make the necessary concessions to prevent each other from bolting.
With the Big East on the brink of collapse as a major conference, and schools looking to upgrade into a major conference, the Big 12 has a golden opportunity to add one institution to replace Texas A&M. Now should be the time Neinas changes the Big 12's focus from survival to reinforcement.
— Vikas Shanker for Kansan Editorial Board
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Emmy winners, hosts and fashionistas see red on the red carpet
By Lizzie Marx
lmarx@kansan.com
The carpet was not the only thing that was red at the 63rd Annual Emmy Awards Sunday night. Stars dazzled in their couture dresses that matched the red carpet perfectly.
E! Host, Giuliana Rancic,
tried to camouflage with the
carpet while interviewing
celebrities, but that was hardy
the case since she wore a stun-
ning, mermaid-style, Roberto
Cavali strapless dress
Kate Winslet was a double winner. Not only was she awarded Best Actress in a miniseries, but she also "capped" the top of the best-dressed list in her cap-sleeved Elie Saab dress.
Sofia Vergara was Modern Family's luck charm for the night in her ravishing red, one-shoulder gown by Vera Wang that featured intricate draping.
- Lizzie Marx is a sophomore in journalism from St. Louis
Red has now been declared the winning color of the season, so why not incorporate some into your everyday wardrobe. It's the color of sophistication and power, so not matter what you wear, as long as it's red, you'll gain a sense of instant glamour. Watch the scene in "Funny Girl" where Audrey Hepburn glides down the stairs of the Louvre in her flowing red dress and you will understand just how enchanting red can be. In order to obtain your own sense of allure from this magical color, try a red quilted vest ($45) from the European designer Dorothy Perkins. This is a perfect piece of outerwear for those upcoming chilly, fall days. If you want to float along your own red carpet, opt for an ASOS chiffon dress with flowing sleeves ($35). If red isn't an award-winning color for you, try it as an accent piece to any outfit. A suede shopper bag ($89) from Zara is a great investment piece for fall since it is an alluring accent to any outfit and is equally as functional as it is fashionable. Due to its large size, you are able to fit all of your academic essentials in it in order to make those award-winning grades. Wearing red is the boldest fashion trend this fall, and just as the famous American designer Bill Blass said, "When in doubt, wear red."
LETTER to the EDITOR Salary increases validated
I was disappointed in the Kansan's editorial, "New administrative pay raises unnecessary," and the faulty premise on which it was based. Contrary to that editorial, these changes save money.
In a phone conversation with author Clayton Ashley on Wednesday afternoon, we discussed these changes. To reiterate the points I made to the author, the current salary of the Vice Provost for Student Success of $186,000 is being saved, but due to increased responsibilities from the reorganization there are some salary increases totaling $82,111. If the Kansan has concerns about salary increases, it should not be because of increased costs, as this reorganization is in
As the Kansan noted in its previous day's editorial, "Plan a bold step to improve graduation rate," many of the goals and strategies of KU's new strategic plan are reliant upon the dedicated staff who work in academic and student affairs. The university is committed to recruiting students to attend KU and helping them graduate and go on to successful careers. This reorganization puts KU in a better position to achieve these goals and, contrary to the misinformation included in your editorial, will save money.
Gavin Young is the Provost's Communications Coordinator
fact generating over $100,000 in savings.
The Kansan Responds
The tone and content of the editorial did not fairly address the positive impact of the restructuring of the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success. This change is resulting in a net $100,000 in cost savings for the University. Although we may not agree with the raises given to administrators, we commend them for finding avenues to make informed cuts in expenses.
We would like to clarify yesterday's editorial, "New administrative pay raises unnecessary," in response to Public Affairs Communications Coordinator Gavin Young's letter to the editor on this page.
The primary intent of the editorial was to express our
We apologize for any misunderstanding this has caused. Unfortunately, mistakes do happen. But when they do, we will make sure those mistakes are corrected and rectified. We are learning from this and will make sure every editorial has a fair and informed recommendation.
concern over the raises being given to three administrators. These administrators are receiving raises due to increased workloads. But staff and faculty members across campus also are handling larger workloads from increased enrollment and budget tightening, but they aren't receiving any raises.
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