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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2004
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If Kerry is the answer, it must have been a stupid question.
Arg, thar she blows! Just over the horizon! Arg, ye Talk Like a Pirate Day. Arg. Arg.
tag and go outside? It's college.
tag and go outside? It's college.
I think it's kinda funny how the guy who wrote the article about penis length's last name is Wacker. Get it? Wacker? Ha!
tag and go outside? It's college.
Mr. Wendy, the unofficial spokesman, is not funny.
tag and go outside? It's college.
Hey, has anybody seen my pink shirt?
Roomie? Oh wait, she doesn't...oh
wait, nevermind, that guy's wearing
it.
--tag and go outside? It's college.
Hey, I'm responding to Steve Vockrodt saying that the paper's inclusion of the Free for All is an idiot-filler: Well, Steve Vockrodt's an idiot!
tag and go outside? It's college.
tag and go outside? It's college.
Steve Vockrodt is not an idiot, you're an idiot.
Well, I was just driving down the street and Broadband Man came up and cut me off and gave me the finger and sped off. You're a jerk, Broadband Man.
tag and go outside? It's college.
I think the Mangino cartoon is the funniest thing I have ever seen in my life. Rock on, Kansan.
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So, I learned in my psychology class that people who are politically conservative were easily victimized, offended and indecisive, and fearful when they were little. Man, I knew people with bad childhoods were messed up, but I didn't realize how bad it really was.
Is it just me, or are the flipped-up collars completely not cool and dorky?
Beware of McCollum Ninias
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If you put a giant condom on your computer, will it be protected from viruses?
Hello, I would like to know exactly what the definition of "contected" is on the front page of the Kansan from Wednesday.
tag and go outside? It's college.
Hey, kids in the Jayhawk Towers: Why don't you quit playing flashlight
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It's not Jazzercise, it's Cardio Funk Level 2.
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tag and go outside? It's college.
I have a joke: Why is it so hard to solve a murder in Missouri? The answer? Because there's no teeth and all the DNA are the same.
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Mike is going to Jazzercise!
I just saw a man that looks like Henry Kissinger walking to Haworth. Since when did he start teaching here?
Dude, let's just go back and try this whole democracy thing over again.
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To all you conservatives calling in:
Just remember that the media is just a marketing tool and the religious right is more concerned with what goes on before birth and after death than what happens in between.
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I just wanted to say that I am a Democrat and I am not a raging idiot, contrary to the belief expressed yesterday.
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This goes out to all you Christian chalkers who gone happy with their chalk; Darwin loves you.
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If I ever find out who hit my car in the parking lot and left, they're gonna find themselves in a world of pain.
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Does it annoy anyone else that Oliver & Naismith is spelled wrong on the buses? You spell it N-A-I-S-M-I-T-H and not N-A-S-M-I-T-H.
I'd just like to say that there is a bus driver out there that needs to go to some anger management therapy. Yesterday, coming back from the Union, I watched him close the doors in front of a girl's face as she was trying to get off, start to drive while two people were still getting on and getting to their seats. They pretty much ran into each other and fell over, and then he stopped at Lewis but doesn't stop at Hash even when someone pulls the string. What the crap?
I just want to say Thank You to the Kansan for the super-long, super- Republican issue of Free for All in today's paper. Nothing gets my juices flowing more than bigots speaking their minds. Thanks.
Question: If John Kerry says that he wants to make more jobs in America, then why are 90 percent of Heinz employees in different countries?
Does that makes sense? Vote for George Bush.
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Can somebody please explain to me how you get one of these personal mattresses in Tower C?
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My roommate is obsessed with hot lunches. He loves hot lunches.
This one goes out to the girl that invited me back to Corbin on Saturday night: Sorry I never called.
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Fight for gender equality goes on
The f-word. Feminist. For many, this word conjures images of militant, manhating, angry women. This stereotype is so strong, that many women shy away from actions that might be labeled as "feminist," in fear that they, too, will be associated with this negative connotation. This sets women back in the ongoing struggle toward equality.
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The goal of feminism, at its most basic level, is gender equality in all areas. Extreme activists have given it an unpopular reputation, but not all feminists can be lumped together under a single image. In today's society, women are consistently placed on a lower tier, almost universally earning less than their male colleagues while doing the same work. Women who want to work and have families are expected to manage the household as well as their workload; a daunting task for anyone. As much as gender philosophies have changed in the past few decades, and advances in women's equality have occurred, these discrepancies remain.
It is surprising to some and appalling to others that most of written history excludes women. This is not an issue of class, race, ethnicity, social status or any of the common factors in discrimination. What is not surprising is that a society built on a male-centered history has such a difficult time giving women equal status. In general, women have
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simply been left out of written history except as participants in a male world. The exceptions are diaries, letters and books that women throughout the centuries have written. These documents often provide the only insight into women's lives in a given era, but you will not find them in most basic history classes. Special women's history and women's studies classes are often the only place to find these documents.
Standing up for gender equality is as important now as it was in previous decades, if not more so. Despite legal improvement in the areas of gender discrimination and equality in the workforce, women are still not on a level playing field. Ideally,gender should not factor into hiring practices or wage distribution, but realizing such an ideal is a distant goal, especially considering the negative aspects of feminism.
In the initial stages of the feminist movement in the 1960s, many activists
encouraged women to break out of their traditional roles as wife, mother and homemaker, and enter the workforce. At first, this push was necessary to break down significant barriers against women, but the pressure women faced during this stage helped give feminism a bad name.
give feminism a bad name.
One of the most common misconceptions of feminism is that in order to have equal footing, a woman must leave the domestic, private sphere for the public world, even against her will. This is not the case. Feminism does not support a push away from the home and into the workforce, but rather, supports a woman's right to choose what she wants to do with her life, without the stigma of society bearing down on her. The reason the movement is called feminism is because women are the disadvantaged players. Support of female rights is the key to gaining equal rights.
Rather than avoiding feminism women and men need to act in favor of equality in all parts of society.Taking a basic women's history class to learn about women's significant contributions to society is a good start.Learning about women helps work toward gender acceptance. Only then will feminism cease to be necessary.
Zafar is a Wichita senior in history
Say 'I love you' before it's too late
Last week, Erin, my girlfriend of two years, had surgery to remove a lump in her breast. Although this may sound like a common situation among many women, it was of special concern for Erin.
Why do some people not realize how deep their love for someone goes until a tragic event occurs? I pondered this question last week when I experienced an event that I thought I would never experience, especially in college.
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She has a long family history of members who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The discovery of a lump was a terrifying announcement for me and especially her to hear.
for he and especially me I have never experienced a situation such as this, so I didn't know how to react. Even with our unpreparedness, the day arrived. Erin was hours away from doctors surgically removing a lump that could indicate cancer.
jump that couch. The surgery would happen whether we wanted it to. This was a very serious situation.
Thankfully, the lump was benign with no signs of cancer, but before the outcome, I could not keep the negative scenarios out of my head.
What if the lump turned cancerous, or worse, what if she never made it home from surgery? This type of surgery is rather common, but when tonsil or wisdom teeth removal are the most serious surgeries you've had, it's hard to not worry. I couldn't remember
For too long in my life, I have neglected to say those three special words to my relatives and friends I care deeply about and who care deeply for me. Not saying "I love you" makes that feeling of closeness nothing more than an assumption
of this night began to trickle down my face. Tears began to trickle down my face. At least once a day for the past two years, I have told Erin I loved her. However, I have never meant it more than when I said it to her right before she went into the operating room.
another moment in my life when a family member or friend underwent surgery of this magnitude.
It could have been the last time I said those words to her. I couldn't bare the thought of losing her or anyone else in my family. I wanted her to know exactly how much I loved her.
they truly mean to me. For too long in my life, I have neglected to say those three special words to my relatives and friends I care deeply about and who care deeply for me. Not saying "I love you" makes that feeling of closeness nothing more than an assumption.
know exactly how people wait too long to tell those special people in their lives how much they truly mean to them.
Tragic events exemplify reasons to show and tell people how much you love them, but you should not wait for for something bad to happen. People wait too long to tell those special people in their lives how much they truly mean to them.
Say "I love you" to someone today. As Garth Brooks said, "So tell that someone that you love, just what you're thinking of, if tomorrow never comes."
comes. Whether it's directed toward a family member or friend, don't be afraid to say those three emotionally powerful words. Don't miss your chance to say "I love you" to that special person in your life because today could be your last opportunity.
- Karlin is a Marietta, Ga., junior in journalism.
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