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Is it over yet?
Sunflower showdown sweep!
Scroll through Twitter on my phone. Put my phone away. Open my computer. Scroll through Twitter on my computer. Put computer away. Repeat.
I love a good vest
Regardless of who wins the election, I know I'll be spending Tuesday night crying
15 days, two papers and one presentation until Thanksgiving break
My stripper name is Edgar Allan Hoe.
KANSAN.COM | MONDAY, NOV. 7, 2016
KU is a great place to change your Blackboard password every eight weeks
Actually went to class today. Knowledge is power
KU volleyball setting records and coming out with the W
I feel like that dog sitting in the burning house and saying it's all fine
So I guess Melania Trump's crusade against cyber bullying can start with her husband
I am a mother to one cat and a sister to another cat
I can't wait to enjoy conversations again with my relatives that are voting for a different candidate than I am
Just wait until Jill Stein wins! Enjoy your wifi while you can!!
We should all just listen to NPR. The world would be much better.
I actually used cursive yesterday. I guess that entire year of elementary school lessons on it totally paid off
ice breakers are the some of the most awkward things. why can't people just be warm?
Ira Glass? More like Ira Badass
Whatever happens, don't stop liking each other. It's so important that we don't stop liking each other.
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Munoz: 'Vote for the crook. It's important'
▶ VINCE MUNOZ
@vmunoz_18
Associated Press
think I've given up trying to convince people of Clinton's trustworthiness. Despite the Politifact ratings, the Pinocchios, and the fact that many of the attorneys that formerly investigated her and her husband now support her, people just can't shake the feeling — and yes, it is just a feeling— that she is dishonor. Her opponent has been even less
transparent. Despite hiding his tax returns, constant flip-flops hypocrisy on trade and bribing Florida's attorney general to avoid an investigation,
to be clear, this election is not about the lesser of two evils."
his apologists remain unwavering.
tion accusations (sound familiar?). However, Louisianaans decided racism was worse than dishonesty and elected Edwards. An infamous bumper sticker seen during the race read, "Vote for the crook. It's important."
This request may seem strange, but it has been made before. Twenty-five years ago, Louisiana had an election similar to this year. Following a contentious primary with a crowded Republican field, the KKK's David Duke — the same one who later endorsed Trump — became the GOP candidate for governor. Edwin Edwards, the Democratic nominee, had been in Louisiana politics for decades and faced multiple corrup-
I'm not going to reiterate the almost unprecedented level of experience Secretary Clinton has, or list off her accomplishments. Instead, this piece is directed toward those who dislike Clinton. Here it goes: Vote for the crook. It's important.
Trump has pandered to prejudiced factions within our country today; even his supporters struggle to deny this. He's disrespected women, veterans, the disabled and almost
To be clear, this election is not about
every other underrepresented group in America. He simply does not respect our values of equality and justice.
the lesser of two evils. It's about a highly qualified candidate with realistic proposals to advance our nation's economic and international interests, and another who has neither served his country nor put forward any coherent agenda. Furthermore, it's about the very soul of our country. Though we may not be looking forward to Nov.8, the choice is obvious.
History can forgive us for electing a crook, but the same cannot be said of the alternative. So Nov. 8, vote for the crook. It's important.
Vince Munoz is a junior from Topeka studying political science and strategic communications.
Guest column: Trump is the right choice
▶ GARRETT MILLER
Why should millennials vote for Republican Donald Trump over Democrat Hillary Clinton? If the DNC emails leaked by Wikileaks before the Democratic National Convention regarding former Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders, the Department of Justice's investigation into the Clinton Foundation, and Clinton's private email server hasn't changed your mind about voting for Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine, maybe looking at Trump's policies will. His full policies can be found on his website.
Trump's economic policies will improve the American economy. The North American Free Trade Agreement has been devastating to
the Rust Belt, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership will only be the icing on the cake. Our trade deficit is at $745 billion, with China making up most of it at $367 billion. Improving our trade deals and
reforming that tax code will ensure that more products are made in the U.S., resulting in a stronger gross domestic product, which leads to a stronger economy.
Many believe Trump is the right person for the job."
The most important issue to college students is college affordability. Last month, Trump rolled out his repayment plan to reduce the number of plans to one, and borrowers would pay 12.5 percent of their income for 15 years before the remaining balance would be forgiven. If we had free college, that would mean more taxes and more national debt. With more products being made in the U.S., we would probably see a need for more vocational schools and other professional schools, which are much cheaper than a university.
Clinton's defense policy reminds me of the movie "The Day After." I think we can all agree that what's happening in Syria is heartbreaking to watch, but Clinton will risk war by implementing a no-fly zone with Russia in Syria. Clinton's policies regarding Russia could lead to war, and even Jill Stein of the Green Party agrees. The Department of Veteran's
Affairs needs fixing the Iran Deal needs to be scrapped, our military needs rebuilding and many believe that Trump is the right person for the job.
The American
justice system also needs restoring Clinton's email server was illegal. She had classified intelligence on her server that wasn't protected, breaking U.S. law. Clinton is unfit to be president.
Garrett Miller is a junior from Chanute studying political science.
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WILL ADMUSSEN
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I'm not allowed to give tours of campus anymore. In retrospect, this was probably clear from the moment I greeted the group with "roll tide" and cracked open a can of Monster.
My tour group included eight or 15 students — I can't remember how many. To be honest, I never really got their names. Although I didn't attend the seven mandatory training sessions, I knew that my role was to get students excited about the University. In a sense, I was to be a hype man for the University.
At the visitor center, I started by explaining a little about myself -- white middle-class male from the suburbs of Iowa. I have blonde hair, blue eyes and allergies. The handful of students from Johnson County seemed to relate. We started by making our way to Daisy Hill.
So I channeled the best hype man I know — Flavor Flav.
In a sense, I was to be a hype man for the University."
See that pile of rubble in the construction site? Metaphorically, it represents your financial future once you take out enough loans to cover the soaring costs of university housing these days. In reality, it is the broken foundation of a previous dorm. Did I mention how quickly the new dorms were built?
As the sound of fire alarms rang out loud and clear, I explained that they
were a common occurrence, especially during the winter. Don't worry, I said to a girl who was interested in nursing or horses or something, vapes don't usually set off the alarms. Cigs on the other hand, do. So make sure to turn on a fan and open the window.
We then walked down the hill toward the new business school. Capitol Federal Hall, I explained, stands as a symbol of the University's dedication to academic freedom. Across the street, new dorms house some of the most important students at this large public research institution that prides itself on high-quality academic programs -the athletes.
From the beautiful new athlete dorms, we headed to Haworth Hall, where I advised the group, which may have dwindled down to one large homeschooled family,
"Not really sure, but this is the chemistry building, I think," I replied.
We then entered Watson library, the epitome of the University's academics. You can almost hear the academic brilliance at work as the gentle pitter-patter of keyboards, echoes of coughs and the shrill sound of drills fill the main study area.
As we walked onto Jayhawk Boulevard, the group was impressed by the beautiful architecture of Strong Hall. As they were snapping photos of the building, I commented that the design looks oddly similar to Stalinist buildings. How cool is that?
to open up their umbrellas because of the leaking ceiling. They were curious what the substance leaking from the ceiling was.
At Watson, it's important to remember you're never alone, even when you're deep
in the stacks studying. That's where couples, hormones and the occasional ghost lurk.
By now, I had crushed my can of Monster and was getting tired of talking. Sure, I could have showed them the rest of campus, but I felt like we did a general sweep of everything.
I gave the remaining family vague directions to one of the 16 buses that would take them back to the visitor center, saluted and walked away. I shed the iconic red jacket (which I had made sleeveless to be edgy) and faded back into the life of a normal student at the University, never to be contacted again.
Will Adm:ssen is a senior from Urbandale, Iowa, studying political science and economics.
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