Volume 125 Issue 2
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Monday, August 20, 2012
OLYMPIC DREAMS
HAWK WEEK
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012
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ADVICE
Enjoy your time here; It won't last long
As my time as a student comes to an end, I can't help but reflect on the past five years (victory lap!)
while Vitamin C's "Graduation" plays in my mind...I'm not going to put you through that, but I would like to share some words of advice.
I'm going to go ahead and get the cliches out of the way first: College flies by. Get involved. Take advantage of the opportunities. Have fun. Study hard. Don't take these four (or five, or however many) years for granted. Be safe. You will someday look back on this time and miss it. You will.
Now that those are out of the way, I am going to add a few of my own thoughts on what I wish I had known while at the University.
1. The library has the best, I repeat, best resources. Learn how to use them. I'm not even saying necessarily for your projects or papers, but did you know they have an entire DVD section? Or an entire row in the stacks dedicated to Scandinavian royals? Me neither. I didn't know this until my last semester. They also have subscriptions to some of the raddest, most expensive websites and databases in the world. If you want a book, they will find it and help you get it into your hands. Any book. Even if it's flippin' Amelia
Also, most of your Western Civ texts can be found online for free. Most of them are public domain and can be found on Google Books or somewhere similar. Wait until after you find out how much of your textbook you'll use in other classes, then you can decide if it's worth buying. You can always find rentable texts in different libraries and departments. Honestly, I didn't use 85 percent of my textbooks.
Bedelia, they will make it happen. Explore your hobbies and interests now. You have the best resources to do so.
worst." Seriously. My sister would still own a pass to Mrs. E's if she could get one for her and the rest of her family. After all, who could ever tire of a cereal bar? I think I'll miss that the most.
2. Eat at the dining hall. I know, I know, it gets old. I felt the same way. But oh, how I wish I would have listened to my older siblings when they said, "Enjoy it now, because when you have to cook yourself, it's the
3. Talk to your professors. They are people, believe it or not, and most are there because they really do want to help you learn. And most are experts on extremely specific topics. And most want to tell you about what they know. Go to office hours, and email them if you have questions. Know what is worth debating and what is not. That extra credit you turned in and got five out of ten, let it go. Unless, of course, they are blatantly wrong.
4. Put down your phones and talk to the people around you. After college, you're probably rarely, if ever, going to be around so many people in the same life stage or situation that you are. Everyone is here trying to get a degree, so make the best of it. We're all on the same playing field, help each other out. Meet people who are interested in the same hobbies. You may never again see people with the same interests on a daily basis. Don't stick to groups that only agree with you or like what you like. Explore different groups and make friends with all kinds of
people. This is how you learn.
5. I think this is probably the most important thing I wish I had known: Take control of your course order. I wish I had taken more general education classes at the beginning and avoided diving into so many major-specific classes. I have more than 12 credit hours that do not apply at all to my degree. I should have been more open to the idea that I would maybe change my mind (which I did, five times) before deciding on a major. Gen eds: Get them done. Tell your advisor you want ones that are general to many schools and can count for at least something if you change your major. Be smart about your classes. Be open to new majors. Don't assume you will graduate with the major you started in. If you do, props. Major props (pun intended). I wish I had had my stuff together.
But most of all, get off the computer and go sledding on snow days, tailgate before games and go to the Union movies. Facebook will be around 10 years down the road (or so we're told), but you won't be on campus forever. Yes, we're always Jayhawks, but it's a rare time of your life when you're surrounded by 25,000 others who take "Rock Chalk" to heart.
Edited by Megan Hinman
MEDIA
Fieldhouse pregame videos awarded for fourth time
RYAN MCCARTHY editor@kansan.com
Sometimes the Kansas community is not aware that the player introduction and pump up videos inside Allen Fieldhouse are not just appreciated by the Jayhawk faithful, but also many people across the country.
At the recent Information Display and Entertainment Association Convention in Minneapolis, the makers of these videos, Rock Chalk Video, received first place for best overall video display presentation in the university division.
This was not the first time that
The IDEA awards are given at an annual convention that recognizes excellence in the production of big screen video and live events at stadiums, arenas and ballparks.
RCV had been up for one of IDEA's Golden Matrix Awards. The company also won in 2002, 2005 and 2008.
Directed by Mike Lickert, this year's entry displayed impressive camera work, including video graphics and interactive features and statistics.
—Edited by Kelsey Cipolla
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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.
rance with neighbors can be a challenge, especially between University of Kansas students and permanent Lawrence residents.
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
"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.
While no immediate events are planned for the future, Monaco said the University will continue the initiative throughout the year
The Good Neighbor program is the first to fortify the University's connection with the city.
"People really care more here," Hess said. "It makes me feel good. It just makes me feel safer and it feels nice to be joining that community."
Brad Hess, a freshman from Wichita and Delta Upsilon Fraternity program volunteer, said he was impressed by the University's initiative.
policies as their hometowns, Monaco said.
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ku.edu/gooodneighbor.
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SPORTS 12
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Trying to be more neighborly? Follow the advice of the Good Neighbor program.
-Parties: Notify neighbors before threening a party. They'll appreciate you cluing them in.
-Parking: Do not park in the yard or in front of fire hydrants or driveways. Doing so can result in a fine.
-Pets: Animals need to be kept on a leash within the city.
-Sidewalks: Sidewalks must be clear of ice or snow within 24 hours.
-Bicycles: Bikes cannot be locked to trees or other non-designated 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.
Source: Good Neighbor program
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 Tide KC, a performance company from Kansas City.
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