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HIP HYDRATION
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WATER OPTIONS BEYOND THE TAP
KANSAS IN HEAT FROM FRIEND TO BOYFRIEND
PERSONAL ESSAY
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THE STRUGGLE OF LEAVING THE NEST
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CYBER STALKING
WHO COULD BE FOLLOWING YOU
You know that feeling around 11 a.m. after pulling an all-nighter when your eyelids seem too heavy to keep open, your brain runs at least 30 seconds behind everything else and you have to seriously consider if you'll need a piggyback ride to make it to your next class?
Unfortunately, sleepless nights in the name of academia became a regular part of my semesters last year. Knowing the misery of the following day, I always made sure to do two things (aside from drinking an unhealthy amount of caffeine) to better get me through my chosen path of irresponsibility: I made an effort to put myself together in the morning and I drank plenty of water.
Putting time into my appearance or outfit went against my sleep-deprived impulse to go for comfy sweatpants that swallowed me up, much like my bed
should have. Ultimately, I used clothing and self-grooming as a way to say "No, I didn't wait until the last possible minute to do my project; I had all the time in the world to get ready this morning." Even if I couldn't articulate or refrain from yawning, my appearance said I had at least one moment of clarity that day. For more on what your outfit says about you, check out the feature on page 7.
As for my other go-to: staying hydrated. I assumed this helped counter any potential caffeine overdose, but mostly, it just made me feel better, especially drinking one coconut water (these are full of potassium and electrolytes). I prefer the brand ZICO because of the nostalgic juice-box-like packaging. Take a look at Christy's story on page 11 to see more on the latest ways to stay hydrated.
While a put-together look and electrolyte-packed water don't replace getting some shuteye, I like to think they ease the blow of an all-nighter.
SARAH CHAMP | ASSOCIATE EDITOR
BEER, POOL, FOOTBALL SEASON.
University to institute wireless improvements
BOBBY BURCH
bburch@kansan.com
After meeting with student body President Libby Johnson and Vice President Gabe Bliss, University IT began a project to expand wireless internet to frequently used areas of campus. The wireless expansion, which will continue throughout the fall semester, will eventually reach areas including Jayhawk Boulevard, Wescoe beach and Potter Lake.
As students settle in for the new academic year, the University of Kansas' department of Information and Technology is busy improving services and telecommunication around campus.
Ann Erickson, a senior from Tonganoxie, replied to a University Daily Kansan inquiry on student wireless experience so far this year.
However, as IT expands wireless to new areas of campus, some students have expressed concerns about the University's existing Wi-Fi internet access.
"It's terrible," Erickson wrote. "From experience, it only works in certain areas and even then it's slow and cuts out."
Patrick Henke, a senior from Olathe, expressed similar concerns about KU's wireless reliability.
Julie Loats, director of Enterprise Applications and Services for University IT, said that the merger of University IT and IDS will help
"We have problems in our room where it cuts in and out," Henke said.
Classroom standards have not been set, resulting in variable capabilities.
Overall need for more consistent consulting-level support for faculty and students related to technologies.
In an email notifying University deans, directors and department chairs of the new changes, Diane Goddard, Vice Provost for Administration and Finance, wrote that: "By fall 2011, we hope that the plan for increased academic technology support will be well on its way to filling the gap at KU."
Following Huron's recommendations, the University's Instructional Development Services (IDS) merged its operations with the IT department, taking effect last spring.
In an effort to provide better service and more efficient technology support, University IT hired the Huron Consulting Group Inc. to review its technology services around campus in the summer of 2010. The group's report outlined that:
The University is behind the curve in terms of supporting technology-enhanced teaching in the classroom.
"One of the things we heard last spring loud and clear was that students didn't feel they had a place to go if they needed help with blackboard," Loats said. "With this merger wed like to be able to provide more support for students."
"It brings all of those staff together so it can be a more focused and holistic approach to classroom support," Loats said.
Loats said that University IT hopes to further its service efforts by offering Blackboard technology support to students.
provide comprehensive technology support for students and faculty.
Edited by Jayson Jenks
CLASSIFIEDS 10
CROSSWORD 6
CRYPTOQUIPS 4
OPINION 7
SPORTS 12
SUDOKU 4
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