Volume 124 Issue 24
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Beebes' interim replacement will be former Big Eight Conference Commissioner Chuck Neinas; he will start working immediately. Neinas served as Big Eight commissioner from 1971 to 1980. Neinas currently runs his own consulting firm, Neinas Sports Services, out of
THAT'S DISGUSTING // PEEING IN THE SHOWER
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How far can we take "going green?" What if we skipped the toilet and just peed while showering in order to save gallons of water and sheets of toilet paper? As natural as going to the bathroom is, for some, the shower is just as kosher as using the toilet.
Standing in your own urine while you are trying to clean the rest of your body could be counterproductive. Patty Quinlan, a nursing supervisor for KU, says that even though urine is sterile, it can still pose a problem. "The salts and waste products found in urine can encourage bacterial growth once it is outside the protection of the body," Quinlan says.
Sam Whitaker, a senior from Lenexa, says he doesn't worry about the potentially pesky bacteria. "The best way to go about it is to stand upstream." Whitaker says. "That way you don't even have to think about it once it's over."
Photo by Bre Roach Shower power?：It might seem fine, but peeing in the shower could grow bacteria.
If you can look past the yellow hue and bacteria, you might start thinking that you're killing two birds with one stone. "It's basically the same reason that Wal-Mart exists; you can go one place and take care of a lot of things," Whitaker says.
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GOOD FOR YOU BAD FOR YOU // TEXTING & WALKING Sometimes it's hard to tell.
> Sometimes it's hard to tell.
goes, we are in what Baym refers to as a "floating world," meaning we are physically present but not emotionally and mentally.
There's nothing healthy about putting real-life conversation on the back burner for an on-the-go text. Keep your head up and leave your texts for that really boring part of lecture.
We have all seen them and at one point, inevitably, have been one of them. You may cough loudly to indicate to the walking texter that he or she is about to pummel you, or maybe you've looked up from your phone just moments before walking into a bicycle rack hooked on the back of a car. Regardless, we are all guilty, but could walking while texting be more harmful than annoying others?
Nancy Baym, University of Kansas communications professor and author of "Personal Connections in the Digital Age," knows that constantly communicating via text and phone could ultimately "threaten the sanctity of our personal relationships." As far as walking while texting
Jake McNiel, a senior from Overland Park, has found a rhythm to text messaging and walking. "I know where my classes are, so I don't even need to look up," McNiel says. But nearly running into people because we are involved with our phones certainly does shut out an actual face-to-face conversation with someone. "I think people are so involved with their phones because they want to stay in contact with the people they are closest to," McNiel says.
Verdict: Bad for you and annoying for everyone else.
Photo by Bre Roach "Floating world:" Being physically present in a conversation versus texting.
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The unity of the Hispanic culture on campus is evident to non-Hispanic students as well. Sarah Stern, a junior from Lawrence, was vice president of HALO last year but now
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Miguel Camacho, president of the Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO), said these events on campus are important to bring exposure to HALO and the Hispanic community.
for immigrant rights, seem values spending time with the Hispanic community on campus and in Lawrence and she wants every student to see how important this culture is.
HALO kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 16 by showcasing Hispanic dance and music, two things Camacho said are very important to the Hispanic culture.
"Coming to KU it was really great to see not just Mexicans, but people from other Hispanic countries fully embracing their heritage." Velasco said. "It was really easy for me to accept my own culture when I saw so many people celebrating it and people I could identify with."
When you say Hispanic or Latino, there's so many different cultures within that from each country," Stern said. "Each one has its own really rich tradition and it's really important to recognize and distinguish between those different cultures and not just lump them all together as Hispanic."
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Kellen Bolt, a senior from Iola and co-director of the University Center for Community Outreach, encouraged students to contribute to the United Way's efforts in supporting Lawrence non-profit organizations.
University students tossed footballs and donated money outside the Kansas Union yesterday afternoon as part of the United Way of Douglas County's fundraising kickoff event.
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"Being the new student and being the minority student as well, I kind of tried to blend in as much as I could since I am lighter skinned," Velasco said. "Rather than just trying to challenge them and make them see the real side of being Hispanic, I didn't want to stand out
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Once Velasco and his family moved to Wamego when he was 15, that all changed. As one of three non-white kids at his new school, Velasco, for the first time, felt asigned of his culture.
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After several preliminary donations, including a $62,000 gift from Rock Chalk Review, the United Way is well on its
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munity — I really didn't until I started getting involved," he said. "I don't think they realize how much the United Way does and helps to make the Lawrence community as strong as it is. It's here making the city a more attractive place to live."
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Today's weather
The Legends of the Phog basketball game is this Saturday.
Forcasts done by
University students.
For a more detailed forecast,
see page 24.
HI: 72
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nice fall weather.
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