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Pigeons can fly and they walk too.
People who get caught up in the stupid little arbitrary details in class discussion are the worst.
If you're not killing each other a la Lord of the Flies, then you're fine.
Mixing more than three cold medications is for people who want to have a bad time.
It's been a 4 margarita type of week.
Libertarians:
Republicans, but with weed
Honestly one of the basketball players held the door for me on my way in so I've been distracted this whole class.
Dominos just tried to make me buy a salad. Like bitch no, who do you think I am?
I'm too lazy to take down my Christmas tree. It's February.
I don't care if all my coworkers hate me because I already hate myself.
My favorite day of the week is payday.
You're not drinking alone if Jesus is with you #turnupwithjesus
KANSAN.COM | MONDAY FEB. 13,2017
Overheard: "did I tell you about how this old guy gave me LSD the other day?"
I have the best GTA!!!!
Found the FFA number in my phone and as a 2015 graduate, still proud as I'll ever be to be a Jayhawk!
I'm dying and I hate myself, but I'm not bad at my job.
Svi looks like the type of man to f----- do his own taxes.
I'm bitchy and supportive and that's my brand.
Torn between needing to do homework and not wanting to.
You know how antipants I am.
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Liston: Legislature must reject state bill that would compromise police transparency
► RYAN LISTON
@rliston235
To discourage officers from abusing their power and to foster public trust in law enforcement, transparency is imperative. The Kansas legislature jeopardized such transparency, however, with the introduction of a bill that would limit public access to police records.
As it stands, the bill would restrict public access of officers' performance ratings, complaints filed against officers and records for investigation into an officer's conduct at the discretion of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
People deserve to know about the conduct of local law enforcement. If an officer is under investigation or has a complaint filed against
them, the public has a right to know about it.
In the age of cell phone vigilantism, people are beginning to document abuses by law enforcement. Keeping police records open and accessible would serve as another check on any police
misconduct. Limiting public access to police records could lead some officers to believe they are immune to public scrutiny and that they can get away with abuses of power.
People deserve to know about the conduct of local law enforcement."
At the end of June, Lawrence Police Chief Tarik Khatib will resign. According to the City of Lawrence police chief recruiting package,the next police chief must have a "desire for transparency and openness to the public."
This desire cannot be limited to the police chief; it must be present among law enforcement across the state. If this bill becomes
law, the CPOST must allow accessibility to the records they possess. If they do not, the secrecy of state law enforcement has the potential to erode public trust. To improve relations between the public and law enforcement, transparency needs to be a top priority.
Ryan Liston is a sophomore from Lawrence studying journalism and political science.
- Edited by Omar Sanchez
with Will Admussen
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▶ WILL ADMUSSEN @wadmussen
There she is. How beautiful is the figure of thy fair maiden promenading across Jayhawk Boulevard. A true princess - eyes dark and strong like Princess Xena's, yet her face as soft and supple as Princess Zelda's.
But, alas! She is so often seen at the arm of some knave. Listen to him - he drones on about his time at The Hawk. If only you could demonstrate to her what a real man is like - by showing her the skills of your real hawk, Lykaios, whom you have trained to fetch you Cheetos.
First, explain to her how wretchedly the knaves she has been hanging around have been treating her (and they don't even speak real Greek). To win this beautiful Lady of Potter's Lake over, you will have to demonstrate the character of a true gentleman. You will have to show her that chivalry and honor are not dead. Show her that knighthood is not dead.
Have sorrow no more. This Valentine's Day you will finally win over thy fair lady. Simply follow these steps and you shall have victory. So, don your fedora, mount your moped and have faith good sir.
actually be condescending. Therefore, every chance you get, reassure her that you would treat her differently. That you will always be there to protect her with your two katana and collection of throwing stars. Remind her that with your stockpile of string cheese and Capri Sun she'll never feel famished. She, being a fine and honorable lady, should immediately fall into your arms.
If perchance your moral superiority over all other squires does not work, lure her in with your mystery and intelligence. Use phrases like "my mind is a maze — get lost in it with me" or "this is all just an anti-intellectual quagmire" (but don't actually explain what "this" is). Demonstrate your intelligence by explaining to her that her major won't have any effect on the world, that her career is ultimately meaningless in the vast cosmos of existence.
A true knight can never
Therefore, every chance you get, reassure her that you would treat her differently."
If on Valentine's Day you are stood up at Chili's, you should give the fair lady a
chance to apologize to you, reminding her that you're a true knight and will always be there for her if she wants to apologize for her stubborn attitude and for not responding to your messages on Blackboard.
If you follow this advice and act like a true gentlesir does, then you should have no problems going from calling the girl "that fair lady" to m'lady."
Will Admussen is a senior from Urbandale, Iowa. studying political science and economics.
Edited by Omar Sanchez
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