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KANSAN.COM | THURSDAY, SEPT. 15, 2016
If Elle Woods can make it through Harvard, I can make it through this week.
Wake me up when September ends (for Late Nite Oct 1!)
Budig has the best computer lab on campus by far
Shakespeare is cooler than you and he's dead.
Some days you're the oak mite and others you're the supple flesh, prey for all predators.
I've come to the point where i'd rather watch Kylie Jenner's snapchat stories than talk to people
Struggling to decide which Dora the Explorer joke to use right now.
rode a vape cloud to campus
If the unicycle people dont dress up as "dat boi" for halloween I will be severely disappointed
Im sad the mermaid iayhawk statue is gone
Maybe it's selfish, but I have a lot better outlook on life now when I remember that my car did not light on fire twice in one day.
did you know they sell crab meat flavored vape juice? puffin on dat dank crab
"I call a rubric a framework, so kill me...please." - My professor
The Underground is out of fries and I am out of hope.
Great tip for avoiding Oak Mites: Don't go outside.
When you try to impress your crush by accidentally stealing her backpack
someday the sun will swallow up the earth and none of the stress or worry you're experiencing right now will even matter because we will all be glowing piles of ash.
I fell in to a burning car of fire
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On July 1, 2017 all colleges and universities in Kansas will be required to allow students to carry concealed weapons into campus buildings unless, according to Kansas law, "such building [have] adequate security measures to ensure that no weapons are permitted to be carried into such building."
This law has created a tremendous amount of controversy since it was passed a few years ago. Proponents of the law say that it will make our state and our campuses safer. I think it will do the opposite.
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First, let's start off with the fact that 70 percent of employees surveyed in a January Board of Regents survey said guns on campus would negatively impact their teaching. This is something that shouldn't be overlooked. Professors and teachers are the foundation of higher education and their concerns should be taken seriously.
Furthermore, the fact that these survey results have been out for a while shows a complete lack of responsiveness on the part of our state government. They are supposed to be representing the will of the people, and on this issue, they have failed in that regard.
Let me be clear. I am not saying that people should not be able to carry firearms. All I am trying to say is that there is a time and place for it and college campuses are not the place.
Many first year college students deal with anxiety and depression because it is their first time living away from home. Also, college kids experiment with alcohol, drugs and other things which can often lead to poor decision making.
I recognize that our country is on edge lately because of the numerous shootings that have occurred but more guns is not the answer. We must find ways to solve these problems peacefully. More guns,
And we want to throw firearms into this mix?
in the hands of people who are not trained to use them, will only lead to more innocent bloodshed.
Kevin McCarthy is a senior from Lenexa studying political science, history and public policy
to deal with this problem rationally and logically. Putting firearms in the hands of college students is neither rational nor logical.
Proponents of this law, such as state Senator Forrest Knox, declare that the only way to prevent a gun incident at a school is with another gun. However, this claim is inconsistent with the facts. According to a study by the U.S. Justice Department, college students are more likely to be victims of violence off campus than on campus, where weapons are usually banned.
It is my fear that if this law is implemented, this will change.
My hope is that our state legislators will see the flaws in this legislation and make some changes to it before next summer. However, hope doesn't float. So, in order to make this happen we need to let our representatives know that this is a bad idea. If there is enough public pressure, I believe that change can happen.
It is difficult to remove emotion from the equation, but we need
with Will Admussen
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"Sir, you can't be in here," the stern desk assistant repeated to me. "You need to leave."
WILL ADMUSSEN
@wadmussen
Apparently my discount student ticket wasn't Gold Star Alliance enough to let me enjoy the Air France lounge at O'Hare International Airport so much for relaxing in luxury before my overnight flight to Iceland before I start my study abroad in England. Iceland is known for its beautiful green landscapes (unlike Greenland). I decided to visit for two days with some friends. Consider these experiences for your own study abroad:
Thursday
What better way to experience Iceland than a
1. Golden Circle Tour,
7 a.m. (awake for 17
hours)
driving tour of its natural wonders? Instead of paying for a bus tour, rent a car yourself. Amidst all of the confusing Icelandic brands, settle for a familiar name, like Budget rent-a-car. At Budget, you will be treated with the same quality of service as you would expect in the U.S. -charging you $80 more than you agreed to, then telling you to return it to a location that has since shut down.
Want to see an old plane wreck? This sight off the beaten path is located two hours from downtown Reykjavik. Although some websites describe the walk to the plane from the highway as "brisk," the distance you will travel is far from it. You'll be treated to a relaxing 40-minute walk while the bitter cold rain
2. Solheimasandur (Beach day), 2 p.m.
(awake for 24 hours)
Beaches in Iceland are different than in the United States think more Wescoe, less Gulf Shores. Icelandic beaches are made from volcanic ash, making them totally black and dismal to look at. Consult your psychiatrist before visiting this beach.
soaks every part of your body. As you stumble on rocks, your feet will hurt deeper than ever before. When you enjoy the same 40-minute walk back, you will swear never to go on another walk.
Insider tip: Get a rain jacket from the clearance rack at American Eagle with a design that funnels rain directly to your crotch area so it looks like you peed your pants when you go out to dinner.
3. Kex Hostel, 8 p.m.
(awake for 30 hours)
What building is more equipped to handle overly-social travelers
than a converted biscuit factory? Located in downtown Reykjavik, Kex has decor that aims at hipster, yet reminds you of an abandoned mental institution. The room designs ensure that every bit of personal space is taken away. You might even be lucky enough to have a roommate that goes to bed before 8 p.m., so that you have to find your bed in the dark, then continues to sleep well into the next day, prompting the question: Is he alive?
Friday
1. Walking Tour of Reykjavik, 4 p.m.
There literally can't be a worse time to do a walking tour than after experiencing Solheimasandur, or as most now call it, "black death walk," or "hell" for short. If you still decide to go on the tour, because "you're
only here once and it's technically free," you'll be led around Reykjavik by a knowledgeable guide. You can engage with the guide by asking questions like, "how much farther?" "can you limp with both legs?" and "is this shooting pain normal?"
Saturday
1. GrayLine Bus to Airport, 3 a.m.
As you travel to the airport to leave, you'll be serenaded by loud 80's music way too early in the morning. When the synth become unbearable and the bright lights at the terminals become blinding, you will be left with the question — where am I?
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