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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005
▼ KEEPING US ON OUR TOES
Picture this: more diversity
Impudent, belligerent, callow and undermining. Courageous, empowered, impassioned and defiant. These words describe how I responded to the cover and content of last week's Sex on the Hill, an annual special section of The University Daily Kansan.
I incited a classroom of students to rip up their copy of the Kansan last Wednesday. I presented the refuse to the newsroom; and I wrote a mass e-mail, eliciting assistance to do another Sex on the Hill, which would span the broad spectrum of diversity at the University of Kansas.
Consequently, I earned an audience with a broad spectrum of opinions. Confused? The e-mail contained my analysis of both the front cover of SotH and some of its content, which I found lacked the diversity that befits a college newspaper.
From talking to co-workers, classmates and friends, I have been told that one of my more extremist statements was likening the representation of the female on the cover to the image of the virgin whore, which is to say that she is supposed to appear innocent and vulnerable, while exhibiting an unconscionable sexuality.
Also, upon further inquiry, I discovered that the model was part-Korean and part-Caucasian. As a result, my initial reason for wanting to know why another white, heterosexual-looking couple was the main photo illustration had been short-sighted.
To me, representing a minority (I know people will take issue with that label, and I encourage you to do so) in that way, with the Caucasian male holding her, facilitates her position as the weaker individual. There are several other comments with which readers took issue.
The main opposition to the preceeding argument was that everyone else, both readers and staff, did not see what I saw. I have been reminded repeatedly that the staff never meant to intentionally offend anyone; and I recognize that several of the photographs and content were presented in a humorous light. That does not make it right.
JULIE OBORNY
opinion@kansan.com
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I am a 21-year-old, middle class, non-religious, heterosexual,
white, female college student. It takes work for me to see racism because I am white. I can see misogyny and the patriarchy because I was not born a male. I have trouble seeing poverty because I have never known financial discomfort.
We are so often barraged with images and words perpetuating the status quo that we never think to question them, especially if one is placed higher on the societal scale.
Honestly, I wondered why only Christian sources were consulted in the virginity piece, because, in addition to Christianity, there are other religions that support celibacy. Also, there are non-religious people out there who have chosen to wait.
A teacher reminded me the other day that big revolutions begin with small ones.
I am not a journalist, an outstanding civic leader or even the foremost authority on these issues; but I recognized a symptom of the overarching disease of discrimination.
You might agree with my viewpoint. You might disagree. You might feel somewhere inbetween. I just hope you engage yourself. Think about what you see, hear and experience; and act on it.
Whether it's staging a march, buying a CD or book, writing a column (they will publish it even if you do plenty to alienate them beforehand), just talking to someone or choosing to remain passive; it's participating.
The outcome will be as multifaceted and multi layered as society; but that's how dissatisfaction becomes change.
- Oborny is a WaKeeney senior in English and anthropology.
Kansan file photo
The picture in question was printed on the cover of the Sex on the Hill special section of The University Daily Kansan Sep.14.
Lift van service needs work
As a KU student who uses a wheelchair, I would like to share my personal experiences regarding use of the wheelchair lift-van service on campus. When I used the lift-van, I faced a number of difficulties.
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feel that it is important for students with disabilities to be able to access the regular buses...
First, it would usually arrive late to pick me up which made me late to class.
Then it would be late picking me up after my class; therefore I would be late to my next class.
Third, the lift van is available only by appointment - you have to call and schedule a pickup. In contrast, KU on Wheels comes by regularly.
I was probably late to class more than I was on time, and had to get notes from other students to fulfill class requirements.
Second, I felt segregated from the other students. The regular bus would come and pick up all the other students and I would still be waiting for the lift van.
This is not meant as a critique of the lift-van service but rather of the inaccessible KU on Wheels buses.
If you can access the fixed route buses and need to visit the library you can just go outside and wait for the KU on Wheels bus.
I feel that it is important for students with disabilities to be able to access the regular buses in order to have an equal opportunity to succeed at KU.
If you need the lift-van you have to call and schedule an appointment. You hope the service
can fit your needs into their schedule, which may or may not work for them.
Why should we be excluded when we pay the same fees as other students? The fixed route buses should be accessible!
It is not fair that students with disabilities are unable to board with everyone else.
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Nicole Denney Leavenworth senior
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Matthew Sevik, opinion editor
864-4924 or msevk@kansan.com
Change begins with caring
Jonathan Keeling, managing editor
864-4854 or kealing@kansan.com
Sarah Connelly, business manager 864-4014 or adddirector@kansan.com
The summer before I arrived as a freshman, I could not stop telling my friends and family how completely and utterly excited I was to be heading to the University.
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I was ready to take a stand and make a difference. After two years at this institution, I am beginning to see the student body and our generation for what it really is: apathetic.
Soon I was going to be surrounded by informed and passionate students - students who also saw all the inequities in the world and were ready to do something about them.
I want to be a part of a campus that takes action to make a change in the world. It may seem pointless at first glance, but as Margaret Mead said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
Austin Caster, editor
864-4543 or acaster@kansan.com
John Morgan, sales director
864-4462 or adddirector@kansan.
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The Kansan welcomes letters to the editors and guest columns submitted by students, faculty and alumni.
Herbert Hoover once said, "Words without actions are the assassins of idealism." As young, well-educated, progressive-thinking adults, we are full of ideals. I feel that the majority of us lack the motivation or the passion to act on our ideals.
two years at the University of Kansas. I have had innumerable conversations about war, poverty, civil rights, voting and environmental issues, but that is all I have done: talk.
Malcolm Gibson, general manager,
news adviser
I want to stand up against the war, and I want all my fellow students who feel the same way to stand up with me.
Jennifer Weaver, salas and marketing
adviser
I read in the Kansan today that Santa Cruz, San Francisco and Chicago, among other cities, are taking a public stance urging President Bush to withdraw our troops from Iraq.
Now is the time that we make a stand and make our voice heard. Our apathetic ways need to stop, not only here on our campus, but across the nation. Let us lead by example.
In Chicago, it was a petition from the citizens that led to the city taking a stand against the war. The time for talking is over.
For any questions, call Austin Caster at 864-4810 or e-mail opinion@kansan.com.
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The Kansean reserves the right to edit
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Many of the young men and women who are involved in various ROTC programs at the University have been publicly criticized for their support of the war in Iraq during the past couple years.
I will be the first one to admit that I am a tree-hugging, fern-fondling, bleeding-heart liberal who is strongly against the United States' occupation of Iraq. May I be damned if I ever condemn someone for standing up for what they believe in.
CALL TO ASHTON
Instead of verbally attacking the soldiers on campus, maybe we should take the initiative to make our voice heard. When was the last time you wrote a letter to your U.S. Representative stating your stance on the war in Iraq?
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When was the last time you wrote a letter to any representative about any issue? We love to talk, but apathy has crippled us to the point that no action is being taken.
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Delta Force and KU Young Democrats are the logical organizations to turn to when in search for an activist organization. I would imagine that the majority of KU students have heard of these two activist groups; however, only a limited percentage has actually attended a meeting for either of these groups.
I know this because I am in the same position. After
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These students have found a cause for which they are literally willing to fight and die for.
Also: The Kansan will not print guess columns that attack another columnist.
They are taking action in the name of their ideals, which is more than I can say for the majority of the student body.
Elis Ford, Yarang Wang, Julia Melin Coahu,
Dan Hoyt, Anne Wetmeir, Julie Parisi, Natha
Ginnis, Josh Goettling, Sara Garkick,
Chase Edgerton, Ray Wittlinger, Dar Archer
SUBMIT TO
Kansan newsroom
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1435 Jayhawk Blvd.
Lawrence, KS 68045
(785) 864-4810 opinion@kansan.com
ASHTON MARTIN
opinion@kansan.com
- Martin is an El Dorado sophomore in environmental studies
Free for All
Call 864-0500
Free for all callers have 20 seconds to speak about any topic they wish. Kansan editors reserve the right to omit comments. Slanderous and obscene statements will not be printed. Phone numbers of all incoming calls are recorded.
I'm not in the military, but I think that if you are not in the military and you are wearing camoflage pants, you should be punched in the face.
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To the guy who made up numbers about abortion, there are actually fewer than 4,000 abortions on average daily. If you make it illegal, the number of unsafe abortions will go up.
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Food 4 Less sells Big League Chew, to whoever wanted to know what happened to it.
Free for All, you're the reason I wake up in the morning.
I just got stung by a bee, and in case this particular bee reads the Free for All, I just want him to know that I don't want him to do it again.
Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice are the two highest-powered black people in the history of our nation. And yet, the people on this campus think Bush is racist?
News is supposed to be fair and balanced. Until The University Daily Kansan realizes this, I'm changing the name to "The University Daily Liberal."
Free for All, can I brush your hair and put your dewrag on?
I think I just had a great idea: Rhombus House shirts!
I think Joel Simone is jealous because we didn't let him pledge Rhombus House.
Is it really front page news that not all bicyclists obey the law?
John Cornish would win because he's a level-60 warrior!
I'm tired of referring to the Free for All as the "Free for All." I think it should get a nice name, like say Janice.
So people using steroids to improve their athletic performance, is that sort of like people using ADHD drugs to improve their academic performance?
You want to know what kind of man I am?
A cigarettes and ice cream man.
Safe Ride! Can you come get us in Kansas City?
Screw boys! I just want to dance!
We really miss Pop-Up Video.
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I haven't been to Wendy's since they took the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger off the dollar menu, and that is not a coincidence.
I was watching the Chiefs game, and that had to be the most biased commentary I've ever heard. Why don't you get it over with and propose to Randy Moss already.
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McCollum 4 to McCollum 5: Radio check, over.
Stering Sharpe just said, "Like my Grandma always said, 'When the cat gets his tail stuck in the washing machine, it won't be long now.'" What does that even mean? He's not the best color-man in sports commentary for nothing.
Tell Doug Lang his cartoon is not phallic enough.
To the guy who dies a little inside in their math 002 class, you must not have Ashley Andreas. That's A-N-D-R-E-A-S,' cause you know, I'm saying it, not typing it.
Joel: Rhombus House wasn't making fun of all fraternities, just Triangle, which isn't a real fraternity anyway.
It was a bad decision to let a former Sigma Nu pledge write an article about the hazing allegations, because it's obvious that he would be horribly, horribly biased. That's just bad journalism.
One question for Erica Prather: What is an African Tiger doing anywhere?
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I got pulled over for going 10 over this morning, and since I can't read the name on the ticket, thank you, Officer Scribbles, for offering me a warning!
Why do you guys run the positive Frank Tankard things and not the negative ones?
I love little baby ducks.
Franklin did not invent the lightbulb! Edison did. Freshman should not call the Free for All.
If we can't eat in the library, then people shouldn't be allowed to study in the Underground.
If Ben Franklin got tail for the lightbulb, does that mean Thomas Edison got play for discovering electricity with a kite?
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I think I partied a little hard last night, because I woke up in my roommate's bed. Neither of us had our pants on.
I don't want any free coupons, and I don't want any free Bibles.
McCollium 5 to McCollium 4: Copy, over.
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