MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2012
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THE UNIVERSITY DAHY & WANSAN
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A guy held the door open for me, so I smiled and said thank you. He looked at me like hell had frozen over.
Everyone's getting into relationships. I just want a cookie.
To the girl who tripped walking up the stairs, I would laugh at you, but I'm out of breath
I really need to stop saving my papers as "akjsfdkas" because it's pretty hard to figure out which one is which.
Sorority girls have more athletic clothes than I have regular clothes.
Coffee should be listed in the requirements section of the syllabus.
Just ate a whole pizza. My spandex was saying no, but my tastebuds were saving ves.
Is it considered a good night when a drunk kid you just met proposes to you?
I never used to think I was out of shape. Then I moved to KU and the hills killed me.
Sex education crucial for students
HEALTH
I love my boyfriend. He's cool with me having a girlfriend at the same time.
Sex education is one of those things we were taught to roll our eyes at in middle school and high school. We wiggle at memories of condoms on bananas, gym and health teachers mentally preparing themselves to say "vagina," and being told that if you have sex "you will get pregnant, and die."
(And of course, for all of those who can join me in Catholic School Solidarity, the inevitable weaving in of Adam and Eve. Because nothing says a healthy attitude towards sex like the Bible.)
I have found that the typical college student tends to focus on the hilarity or stupidity of the sex education they received; rather than trying to some way correct that education, and you know, learn something.
The state of American sex education is pretty laughable to be honest, so I get why a lot of people my age write off sex education. But it's also an attitude that makes things suck.
A lot of people think they know a fair amount about sex, either because they went to the
And to be fair, maybe you went to an awesomely progressive school with comprehensive, accurate sex education, or your parents, friends, and so forth weren't either awkward about the material being discussed or the products of sub-par sex education themselves. Or perhaps you haven't watched 99 percent of porn, which, while entertaining, doesn't exactly tend to lend itself to realistic or healthy depictions of sex.
obligatory sex education session in school, or they've learned stuff from parents, friends, etc. Or because you watch a lot of porn.
Basically, you probably don't know much, or enough, about sex. Even if you've been having sex, there are likely things you're doing that you've learned based on inaccurate information, or things you don't know because you didn't get enough information.
For example, as the YouTube Sex Vlogger Laci Green said, did you know that if you're biologically female and having vaginal intercourse for the first time, it doesn't have to be painful? And
you don't have to bleed? If you do the necessary preparation (and use tons of lube) you can actually have a fairly decent "first time."
Or, for those biologically male did you know you folks actually have a G-spot? Yeah man, as Discovery Health discusses, thanks to the almighty prostate, more potential orgasms for you. Congratulations.
There are so many things that most of American sex education doesn't cover. Did you know, according to Planned Parenthood, condoms become ineffective if left in too extreme of temperatures? Or that a lot of sexually transmitted infections don't actually have visible physical signs?
And don't even get me started on how sex education in the
United States hardly ever takes into consideration that some people are not heterosexual or 100 percent biologically male or female.
You might have gotten screwed by your sex education in school, but there are resources you can take advantage of to correct that.
Planned Parenthood's website has a huge section devoted to sex education, and they also do workshops for college students. The Ecumenical Christian Ministry on campus has talks every Tuesday evening about topics concerning sex. And then there actually a fair number of sex bloggers on the internet, like Laci Green or GoAskAlice, who both give factual, accurate information concerning sex. There's tons of ways to learn.
When students go away to college, it's one of the first times in a young person's life that they are actually on their own and able to make decisions about their lives without worrying about their families' judgments or disapproval. This makes college the first time most people get to be sexually free, which can be awesome.
If you know how to do so safely and responsibly, sex is great. But without a solid sex education to back up that freedom, way too many students end up either in unsatisfying, painful or dangerous sexual situations.
If you want to have sex, you totally deserve to have great sex. If you don't want to have sex, you totally deserve how to know if someone's taking advantage of you. It's important to know how your body works and how healthy sexual activity should function.
Being in college without a good sex education is like going swimming without taking swimming lessons. I mean, maybe you'll be okay, but maybe a shark is going to come your way. I'd personally be prepared to swim the hell away from the shark.
You deserve to be empowered in your own body and sexuality. And that my friends, is what good sex education does.
gwynn is a sophomore majoring in English and Women, Gender, and Sexuality from Olathe. Follow her on twitter @AllidoisGwynn.
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Movie-watching on a budget
ENTERTAINMENT
It may be time to do laundry if you spray your clothes with Axe because nothing passes the sniff test.
The current economic downturn our country has been facing for several years has changed many aspects in the way we live our lives. And one big example of this is the way we entertain ourselves. There are more ways than ever for us to catch some entertainment during our day.
In today's society, is taking a trip to the movie theater really worth the $10, or even the gas money it takes to get there?
Because personally, I think we can find entertainment elsewhere and for a lot cheaper.
Going to see a movie as entertainment just isn't as popular as it once was. Just look at the recent earnings that theaters make these days. During the recession, prices on a lot of things have stayed the same or have dropped—but not movie theaters. Movie tickets are skyrocketing, and the prices for snacks are just as much as the ticket itself. So I ask. With the many ways we can entertain ourselves with these days, are the theaters' prices worth the hole in our pockets?
To the Cadillac owner in the Lawrence Memorial parking lot with the license plate "MIZ SEC" ... Leave this town now
I don't have any skeletons in my closet, but I do however have a tiny box full of souls in my underwear drawer.
While most of us were growing up, we enjoyed going to the movie theater on a rainy day to go see one of the most antici-
paired films of the year. Or we liked staying up late to catch that expensive midnight showing of the new Harry Potter movie. But unfortunately, those times are gone and are probably not coming back, at least not for a while.
Entertainment is a lot easier to come across, and it comes in many different ways. We have Netflix for instant streaming for our favorite selection of classic movies and documentaries. Then there is Hulu Plus for the people that can't live without watching the latest episode of their favorite television series. Though both Netflix and Hulu Plus requires a monthly fee, it is not much more expensive than one trip to the movie theater, and you get a lot more for your money. There is always a wide selection of movies and shows to choose from. That makes it worth your while to stay
To the person who likes 90s music and Harry Potter: Boy? Marry me. Girl?
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Also, movies come out on DVD much quicker than they did before. Previously, it would take months for a movie to hit the shelves of local electronic stores for personal use. But in today's world, movies are for sale as DVD's in a matter of weeks after its final showing in the theatres. Many people would rather wait and rent the DVD for only a couple of dollars rather than wasting close to $20 to see it once at the theater.
Being in college means working hard without making any money. So from time to time, we like to keep ourselves entertained, but do it wisely and save yourself some money while your at it. Movie theaters will put a huge hole in your wallet and being a college student. I know you will enjoy having that little bit of extra cash by saving it on cheaper ways to entertain yourself.
at home rather than spending gas and cash on an expensive movie at the theatre.
Carroll is a junior majoring in English from Salem, Conn. Follow him on twitter @BCarroll91.
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POLITICS
Better political ideas needed by candidates
By David Scott
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Abad economy and dirty politics have overshadowed an important aspect of being president: presenting big ideas to the American people and calling upon them to rise to the challenge.
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Sadly, a high unemployment rate means a low aptitude for imagination.
As World War I came to a close—a war that began partly because of a random assassination and an entanglement of European alliances—millions of soldiers had lost their lives for a cause very few could articulate. An Age of Anxiety set in, and the world sought a relief from modernity, along with its Maxim machine guns and chemical warfare.
In 1919, Woodrow Wilson presented one of the biggest ideas in American politics, thus shaping international politics for almost a century.
As the leader of the country that tipped the war and assured an Allied victory, Wilson took center stage during the settlement process and galvanized the world with his idea of self-determination: the right of countries, no matter their size, to govern themselves.
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Social movements, such as the civil rights movement, used this idea, as this idea applies to the individual, as well. All individuals deserve the right to self-determination no matter who they are, what they look like, or where they come from.
The greatness of the Wilson's idea of self-determination rests in its affirmation of the Declaration of Independence: our unalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
The method to how we realize this goal determines our politics.
With just a smidgen of education, it's easy to see how history has mistreated large swaths of people. Racism, sexism and inequality still permeate the American class system—a system inherently designed to favor select groups. Maybe, equal opportunity isn't as stale an idea as I thought. Maybe, it's the system that has grown old. Maybe, we should give opportunity a try.
It determines how we see the world, and whom we will vote for in November.
Last Sunday, on "60 Minutes," President Obama and presidential candidate Mitt Romney shared their views on this matter. In my mind, they made the decision simple.
I am a bit dismayed our leaders, in the year 2012, are proposing "freedom" and "opportunity" as their big ideas for our country. However, I am confident in how I should vote. For me, people always come before business. I don't subscribe to the idea that what's good for business is good for America. In fact, this business-as-usual mentality is the reason equal opportunity is still sought.
Both were asked to present their big ideas. Sadly, these ideas were fairly pedestrian. The death of imagination is but one more casualty we can blame on a sluggish recovery.
Obama answered the same question. "I think there's no bigger purpose right now than making sure that if people work hard in this country, they can get ahead," he said.
"I want to restore the kind of freedom that has always driven America's economy," he said right off the top. "My message is restore the kind of freedom that allows America to lead the world."
However, their answers were revealing. Romney's big idea is "freedom."
Scott is a graduate student majoring in American studies from Overland Park. Follow him on Twitter @ dscott12.
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