By Jessi Crowder and Chris Tackett
[What's your "big number"?]
I'm going home for the holidays with my new boyfriend's family, but I'm unsure about the sleeping situation and leaving a good impression. How do I deal? —Keri, sophomore
Jessi: It's that time of year to meet the "in-laws." Even if you're not serious, it's still a good idea to present yourself realistically. Be yourself, but if your true self curses like a sailor, I'd alter your discourse with his folks for both your sakes. As for the sleeping situation, ask your boyfriend about the sleeping arrangement, and chances are, they do. Also, say "please" and "thank you!"
Chris: Ask your boyfriend. He knows how open-minded or conservative his folks are. If they have a guest bedroom you'll probably be there. Or maybe your BF will sleep on the couch and you'll crash in his room. Or maybe you'll have a cool tent in the backyard to hang out in. Or maybe you could make a cool fort with the couch cushions and blankets.
and blankets.
I've been dating a girl for about two months now, ar.d I don't know what to get her for Christmas. What are some gift ideas?
—Braven, junior
Jessi: Awww. I think there are definite guidelines to shopping for a significant other. For instance, undergarments are unacceptable in the beginning. Put yourself in her shoes for when her mom calls to ask what you got her... "uhhh... He got me this black, silky..." I think at this point, get things unique to her. If she likes coffee, a Starbucks gift basket, or if she's a reader, a new book. Ask her friends for more ideas.
Chris: Ask her friends. They'll tell your girlfriend that you asked, but that will earn you points. Don't get exactly what they suggest, but use the advice as a starting point. You can't go wrong with a basket of things she likes. It's more fun for her to open smaller individual gifts than one more expensive gift.
I've been talking to this girl, and the "big number" [number of people] I've slept with) came up in conversation. When she asked, I changed the subject. I've slept with more than 22 women. Should I lie and tell her a smaller number, or do what I think is the right thing and be truthful? Jay, senior
Chris: Don't have this talk before you have sex or when you're out at the bars. It's better to discuss this stuff when you're both thinking clearly. Go on a walk in the park so you can focus on one another. Then I'd lie and tell her a bigger number, like 84. Then if she freaks out and is like "84!? How have you slept with 84 people!?" you can be like, "Gotcha! It's only 22!" And 22 will sound better than 84.
Jessi: It sounds like you're semi-serious about this girl, meaning a relationship is a possibility. If that's so, be truthful and make her aware of your sexual history. But make sure she's someone you can trust and not someone looking to spread around your number.
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5ive questions
One KU "famous," one KU not (yet) famous
Ryan Greene,
Jean Short
Madman
Patrick Moore,
Olathe
sophomore
1. What is you most memorable KU Basketball moment?
Basketball moment Greene: Having my "Muck Fizzou" T-shirt signed by Dick Vitale my sophomore year.
2. Who has the most annoying fans?
fans?
Greene: I'd say K-State. Mizzou fans are bad, but K-State fans are just more fairweather fans than anything.
more year. Moore: Seeing the team in the Final Four two years ago.
weather fans than anything.
Moore: Missouri. Anything from Missouri is just trash.
3. Will we ever see a comeback of the John Stockton-style super short-shorts?
Greena: I'd be great if they came back for the women's team. But no, I don't see it happening.
see it happening.
Moore: I'd like it, but I think theyre gone forever.
Should Ron Artest play again?
Should Roll contest Greene: Yeah, of course. He's a great player, they just need an electric fence around the court with a collar that would shock him if he step outside of it. Moore: No way. He's trash.
5. Could Coach Self beat up Coach Krzyzawski?
Krzyezwaski Greese; I see Coach K being the Ron Artest of the fight, instigating things. Self would be like Stephen Jackson and take care of business. Definetely.
take care of business. Do it
Moore: Most definetely. It wouldn't even be a challenge.
— Erik Johnson