THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2011
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LOCAL BRIEFS
HEAT!
Try to avoid sweating out dangerous weather
Everyone knows it's extremely hot right now in Lawrence, and everyone knows how to beat the heat, but here are some warning signs for heat stroke, heat exhaustion and how to treat them.
Here are some common signs of heat stroke, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention: High body temperature (above 103 degrees Fahrenheit), red, hot and dry skin (but no sweating), rapid pulse, throbbing headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion and unconsciousness.
What to do if dealing with heat stroke: Get to a shady area, cool down with whatever method possible (immerse in a tub of cool water, cool shower, use a garden hose to spray down with water, fan vigorously), do not drink fluids, get medical attention as soon as possible.
Signs of heat exhaustion (less serious than heat stroke): Heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headaches, nausea or vomiting and fainting.
David Carr, assistant professor in health, sport, and exercise sciences, said the best-case scenario for students during this heat advisory is to drink plenty of water.
What to do: Rest, cool shower or bath, get in an air-conditioned environment, drink cool nonalcoholic beverages and wear lightweight clothing.
"All heat illness can be prevented with proper hydration and acclimatization." Carr said.
— Weston Pletcher
STUDENTS
Incoming sophomore dies in Kansas City club
The University confirmed this afternoon that Hallie Steele, a sophomore in communications from Lenexa, died early Friday morning.
According to a Facebook page in her name, which is filled with messages of condolences, Steele went to Shawnee Mission West High School. She was 20 years old.
Channel 6 News reported that Steele collapsed at the Beaumont Club in Kansas City,Mo.,then was transported to a nearby hospital,where she was pronounced dead.
Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little issued a statement in a media release this afternoon:
Steele worked on a Channel 6 entertainment show, according to its website.
"On behalf of the KU community, I offer deepest condolences to the family and friends of Hallie Steele. Our thoughts are with them at this time of loss."
Alex Garrison
ODD NEWS
Ohio church holds mock retrial of Casey Anthony
(Cleveland, Ohio) -A church service in Ohio has included a mock retrial of Casey Anthony, the woman in Florida found not guilty of killing her 2-year-old daughter.
WJW-TV reports Sunday's exercise at the In Touch With Christ Christian Center in Cleveland was led by the Rev. Una Keenon, a retired municipal court judge in the community of East Cleveland.
She asked the 12 church members who acted as jurors to consider whether it would be right to send Anthony to death row if she did not kill her child.
The church jury was hung, with eight voting guilty and four voting not guilty.
Bishop Prince Moultry, the church pastor, said the important lesson from the service was to protect children in Cleveland from the same fate as little Caylee Anthony.
Associated Press
SERVICE
Take Charge Challenge events to take place
July 201 p.m. - 3 p.m.
$1 Admission day at the Outdoor Aquatic Center, 747 Kentucky.
Representatives of Take Charge Challenge will be handing out free CFLs and providing energy efficiency tips.
July 21
Downtown Lawrence Sidwalk Sale Take Charge Challenge representatives will be at 9th and Massachusetts during the sidewalk sale to hand out CFLs, reusable shopping bags and provide information on how to save energy efficiency at your home or business.
— Ian Cummings