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Twitter accounts you should follow right now
► ELLE CLOUSE
@elle_clouse
social media has been prevalent at the University for years, but some students may not being using it to its full potential. Here are nine accounts that any student should follow to get the most out of their college experience and data usage.
KU UNION
@KUunion
The KU Union is a gathering place for all University students. It hosts many opportunities to eat, shop,and meet.
@KUunion currently has 3.368 followers, and is very active. It also keeps its followers updated on other meeting places around campus and new buildings.
KU FYE
@newjayhawks
Perhaps their Twitter handle, @newjayhawks, says it all. The account KU FYE is aimed at helping new students make the most of their first year experience. They currently have 3,302 followers. "Our Twitter account allows us to uphold our motto of helping first-year students to discover, engage, and belong by sharing resources and establishing connections in the KU community," said Cornelius Baker, the Education Program Assistant for Office of First-Year Experience.
KU ATHLETICS
@KUAthletics
HOT BOX COOKIES
@HotBoxCookies
KU Athletics, @KUAthletics, has 165.006 followers. These followers are students, alumni, and fans from around the world. The KU Athletics Twitter account serves as a hub for all of KU's separate sports accounts. Followers of KU Athletics will view schedules, behind the scenes, and the stats of their favorite team.
Hot Box Cookies is a student favorite, which could explain their 13.017 followers. Their Twitter account serves three cities, Lawrence included. Followers can tag along for free cookie opportunities, and good deals throughout the school year. Hot Box Cookies is located at 1200 Oread Ave.
KU SENATE
@KUSenate
@KUSenate tweets about upcoming changes to the University. They also keep followers up to date on when and where to vote, which is critical during election season. KU Senate has 2,207 followers.
KU NEWS
@KUNews
@KUnews is the official Twitter account for the University. Its bio states, "The University of Kansas lifts students and society by educating leaders, building healthy communities and making discoveries that change the world." This Twitter account covers all of these attributes for its 60,399 followers, by updating them on academics, opportunities, and KU life.
The main goal of KU's university-level social media accounts is connecting with people and compelling them to engage with the KU story," said Erinn Barcomb-Peterson, Director for News and Media Relations.
FREE FOOD AT KU
@freefoodatku
Instead of following every restaurant near the University, @freefoodatku does it for you. Free Food at KU updates their 7,983 followers whenever, and wherever, there is free food around campus.
THE UDK
@UDKNews
@UDKSports
For daily news on what's happening on campus and in the Lawrence area, students can follow the Kansan on all its social media platforms.
Twitter: @KansanNews and @KansanSports Facebook:/theKansan Snapchat: Kansan.News Instagram: @UniversityDailyKansan
Bert Nash and CAPS relationship secure despite cuts
▶ CONNER MITCHELL
@connermitchellO
Bert Nash, the Lawrence community mental health center, is feeling the impact of state funding cuts to mental health services. On July 1, with the beginning of the new fiscal year, the center lost nearly $1 million of its $11.5 million budget, CEO Dave Johnson said in an email.
In May, to balance the state operating budget, Gov.
Sam Brownback cut funding for the state Medicaid program by four percent. The reduction amounted to a loss of $30 million in funding for mental health hospitals across the state.
Even with the loss in funding, however, the relationship between Bert Nash and Counseling and Psychological Services at the University will not change, Johnson said. During the student fee review process for the 2016-17 school year,
members of Student Senate approved a $1.60 increase in funding provided to Bert Nash.
Johnson said the increase will allow Bert Nash to maintain the services provided to University students, which include medical evaluations for more serious mental health conditions which CAPS is not equipped to treat.
CAPS Director Mike Maestas confirmed in an email that he was not aware
of any impacts on the relationship between Bert Nash and CAPS due to state cuts.
Johnson said Bert Nash's Medicaid health home program, "Bert Nash Health Connections," felt the most impact from the cuts, and positions within the program have been eliminated or reassigned. The health home program was formed with the goal of improving how care is coordinated for patients with both mental and chronic
medical conditions.
In addition to the reduction in the state Medicaid funding, Brownback also vetoed a provision in the state Department of Aging and Disability Services which required mental health centers such as Bert Nash to screen patients seeking admission to Kansas' two mental health hospitals.
"The elimination of the screening program not only means a loss of revenue, it
means more people waiting for hospital beds, more admissions, and fewer people diverted to more appropriate care," Johnson said in the email. "We are and will continue to do everything within our means to see that people get the care they need [...] Still, cuts of this magnitude will be felt by consumers and staff."
- Edited by Candice Tarver
Get out of the classroom and into LFK
TANNER HASSELL
@thassell17
School can make some students a little stir-crazy. The stresses of the classroom can stack up when most of one's day is spent at a desk. When stress is high, it can be tempting to lay down for a nap or throw on some Netflix, but going outside and doing something active can be can be rewarding and relaxing.
Mikey Wagner and Kevin C. skate at Centennial Park, west of Iowa St. and between 9th and 6th St.. It offers disc golf, paths, and other amenities.
For those looking to golf, disc golf, skate, bike, jog or even just relax under a tree. Lawrence has a great many options to choose from. For those of a more adventurous nature, there's Clinton State Park, just west of the city.
Roger Steinbrock, marketing coordinator for Lawrence Parks and Recreation, said there are various trails and parks within Lawrence that may be of interest to students.
Alex Robinson/KANSAN and other amenities.
"We have 54 parks that range from community spaces to simple playgrounds," Steinbrock said.
Popular locations include Centennial Park by Iowa Street, which features a disc golf course and skate park, as well as Riverfront Park, which also has a disc golf course, Steinbrock said.
Steinbrock said Holcom Park is a good option for those looking to play baseball, kickball, handball or tennis.
"South Park on both sides of Massachusetts Street is another popular park for college students," he said. "We often see students throwing Frisbee or playing catch there."
"Holcom Park is more of a traditional park. Our adult recreation leagues play baseball and kickball there,
as well as tennis. It also has a recreation center, which is open to the public," Steinbrock said.
For those looking to get some cardio the old fashioned way, the trails and paths around Lawrence may be of interest.
"We're very trail-rich here in the community," Steinbrock said.
One of the things Parks and Recreation is trying to do is connect all of the trails around Lawrence, Steinbrock said. It is a project they've dubbed the "Lawrence Loop."
"We're about 13 miles short of connecting them," Steinbrock said. "Once it's complete we'll have an entire loop that will basically circle the city. Many of the parks will be included in the loop as well, so people will be able to move between various parks."
Steinbrock said many of the trails can be used to skate and bike as well. Those who prefer park skating also have a number of options to choose from.
We're very trail- rich here in the community."
Roger Steinbrock Marketing coordinator for Lawrence Parks and Recreation
"We have skateparks at a few of the parks, for those interested in skateboarding. There's one over at Centennial Park, and another at Deerfield Park. There's also one at Holcom park, which is more of a beginners area," Steinbrock said.
While the outdoor swimming season will be ending soon, Lawrence has year round options, as well as an exciting opportunity for those with furry friends.
"The outdoor aquatic center will be shutting down around Labor Day, but we have an indoor aquatic center as well. The indoor facility is currently getting a new air conditioner, but it will open up on Sept. 6 with the fall hours," Steinbrock said. "One exciting thing we do on the last day for the outdoor aquatic center is the Pooch Plunge, which is kind of a unique feature. People can bring their dogs and swim from four to seven on that day, which is the day after Labor day."
Steinbrock said there are also two parks for dog owners which include Mutt Run by the Clinton Lake dam and one in Riverfront Park.
If you tee it up instead of chucking a disc, there are a number of golf courses scattered throughout Lawrence. This includes the city operated Eagle Bend golf course near Clinton Lake.
"Eagle Bend is an 18 hole course with different sets of tees ranging from yellow to championship. A lot of times golf courses are set around neighborhoods. Eagle Bend is different because it's out in nature. There's a lot of wildlife to be observed, including some wild turkeys that hang around the area," Steinbrock said.
If fishing, hiking, camping or even Nordic skiing is more your thing, Clinton State Park is a short drive west of Lawrence.
Clinton State Park Manager Bruce Husman said there are many trails throughout the park, as well
"We have 22 miles of hiking and biking trails, some of which get pretty rough. We also have some cross country skiing trails on the north side of the park. None of which are too difficult, most are green level difficulty," Husman said. "There are ample fishing areas around the lake. Crappie and walleye can be caught in Clinton Lake. There's also a trout fishing pond."
as plenty of camping and fishing options.
"There are two beaches on the lake. The Corps of Engineers has the more popular beach, which is the larger one. Our beach is a bit smaller, and it's located just off the main road down a flight of steps."
Husman said there are also swimming beaches around the lake.
In addition to fishing
and hiking, Husman said there are 383 camping sites around the park,214 of which have water and electricity,169 of which are primitive sites.
"Prices for the sites are $11, $19 and $21. Three tents or one camping unit can be placed on any of those sites," Husman said.
Beyond camping, hiking and fishing, Husman said there is also an archery range and sand volleyball areas around the park.
If you're itching to learn more about recreation opportunities in Lawrence or out at the lake, visit the Lawrence Parks & Rec website, lawrenceks.org/lprd, or the Clinton State Park web page.
- Edited by Brendan Dzwierzynski
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