Volume 125 Issue 2
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Monday, August 20, 2012
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012
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FOOD
Dorm cooking just doesn't always cut it
VIRAJ AMIN editor@kansan.com
Limited budgets and small or nonexistent kitchens can leave students with few cooking options. Before you order that pizza, try these quick and creative recipes.
Omelet in a Mug
Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 2 Min
Ready In: 17 Min
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons diced fully cooked ham
- 1 tablespoon diced green bell
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- cooking spray
Directions
Combine egg, egg whites, cheddar cheese, ham, bell pepper, salt and ground pepper in a microwave-safe mug coated with non-stick spray.
Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Return to microwave and cook until eggs are completely set, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes longer.
Potato Chips
Prep Time: 30 Min
Cook Time: 5 Min
Ready In: 35 Min
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 potato, sliced paper thin (peel edible)
- optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Directions
Pour the vegetable oil into a plastic bag (a produce bag works well). Add the potato slices and shake to coat.
Coat a large dinner plate lightly with oil or cooking spray. Arrange potato slices in a single layer on the dish.
Cook in the microwave for 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned (if not browned, they will not become crisp). Times will vary depending on the power of your microwave. Remove chips from plate and toss with salt (or other seasonings). Let cool. Repeat process with the remaining potato slices. You will not need to keep oiling the plate.
Microwave Baked Potato
Prep Time: 1 Min
Cook Time: 11 Min
Ready In: 12 Min
Ingredients
- 1 large russet potato
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons shredded Cheddar
- 3 teaspoons sour cream
Directions
Scrub the potato, and prick several times with the tines of a fork. Place on a plate.
Cook on full power in the microwave for 5 minutes. Turn over, and continue to cook for 5 more minutes. When the potato is soft, remove from the microwave, and cut in half lengthwise. Season with salt and pepper, and mash up the inside a little using a fork. Top the open sides with butter and 2 tablespoons of cheese. Return to the microwave, and cook for about 1 minute to melt the cheese.
Top with remaining cheese and sour cream, and serve.
Quesadilla Rolls
Prep Time: 4 Min
Cook Time: 1 Min
Ready In: 5 Min
Ingredients
bacon soup
- 1/4 cup condensed bean with
- 1 (8 inch) flour tortilla
- 1 turkey hot dog
- 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar
Pour soup into a small microwave safe bowl. Wrap tortilla and hot dog with a clean, lightly moist cloth. Place soup, tortilla, and hot dog in microwave and cook on high approximately 30 seconds, or until tortilla is hot and pliable and the soup is hot.
Directions
Place hot dog and soup in center of tortilla; sprinkle with cheese and roll. Microwave for an additional 10 seconds to fully melt the cheese.
Source: Allrecipes.com
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The initiative kicked off Thursday with about a hundred volunteers from six fraternities canvassing the Oread neighborhood with welcome bags. Volunteers, paired with city representatives, placed 2,000 bags on doorsteps with city ordinance information ranging from bike parking and house party protocol.
The Good Neighbor program, created in unison by the University and the city, aims to strengthen relations between students and residents by providing students with information about good citizenship.
"A big part of going to school is learning how to live on your own," said Joe Monaco, a spokesperson for the event. "We are providing just some basic information about how
policies as their hometowns, Monaco said.
Brad Hess, a freshman from Wichita and Delta Upsilon Fraternity program volunteer, said he was impressed by the University's initiative.
"This is the first in a set of many steps," said Tim Caboni, vice chancellor for public affairs at the University and a Good Neighbor co-creator. "We are extending an olive branch today, but it does not end here.
The Good Neighbor program is the first to fortify the University's connection with the city.
ku.edu/goodneighbor
*Edited by Joanna Hlavacek*
While no immediate events are planned for the future, Monaco said the University will continue the initiative throughout the year
Source: Good Neighbor program
ku.edu/goodneighbor
-Parking. Do not park in the yard or in front of fire hydrants or driveways. Doing so can result in a fine.
CLASSIFIEDS 10
CROSSWORD 5
- Parties: Notify neighbors before throwing a party. They'll appreciate you cluing them in.
-Pets: Animals need to be kept on a leash within the city.
CRYPTOQUIPS 5
OPINION 6
Index
Trying to be more neighborly? Follow the advice of the Good Neighbor program.
-Bicycles. Bikes cannot be locked to trees or other non-designed structures.
-Safety. Lock all windows and doors, including your car, and keep electronics and valuables out of view. Call Lawrence police if you see something suspicious.
SPORTS 12
SUDOKU 5
-Sidewalks: Sidewalks must be clear of ice or snow within 24 hours.
TARA BRYANT/KANSAN
Sarah Glass, a KU journalism school graduate, performs under the name Miss Conception on Friday night for students at the Hawk Week Block Party. Miss Conception is the leader of Vibe Tribe KC, a performance company from Kansas City.
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