Volume 125 Issue 87
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
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News Management
Editor-in-chief
Hannah Wise
Special section editor Laken Rapier
Associate special section editor Kayla Banzet
General manager Malcolm Gibson
Writers
Kelsey Barrett
Nikki Bisht
Elly Grimm
Bret Ivy
Allison Kite
Megan Lucas
Hannah Pierangelo
Cover Photo by Tyler Roste Designed by Katie Kutsko, Trey Conrad and Sarah Jacobs
Letter from the Editor
Roommates can't live with them but can't afford an apartment without them. Part of the apartment searching process is finding a good roommate, or roommates. Finding a compatible person to live with can be harder than finding the apartment itself. You have to consider multiple characteristics before signing the lease to your new place.
Consider a few things before moving in with someone. Are you a messy person or a neat freak? Apartment conflicts over chores could arise. Also, you might think living with your best friend is a good idea, but think about your friendship and discuss if you think it is strong enough to withstand a few arguments. Inside this guide you can read more on how to set guidelines in your apartment, avoid conflicts and how to tell your best friend that living together might not work out.
This guide will include multiple tips on how to choose a roommate or when it's best to live alone. Don't let your living situation turn into a roommate nightmare story. Keep your eyes peeled for the third apartment guide coming in early April.
Happy Searching!
Laken Rapier Special Sections Editor
Kayla Banzet Associate Special Sections Editor
72 hours 36 hours*
*Students will need 36 hours if all units are satisfied by three-credit-hour classes. Some KU Core classes simultaneously satisfy major requirements. Students may elect approved learning experiences to satisfy some goals.
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The new KU Core will require all students to take 36 hours of general credits, which accomplishes six
CLAS students are required to take 72 general education credits, which Danny Anderson, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, said disengages CLAS underclassman
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"Students are having to take an unrealistic amount of general education requirements."
"Students are having to take an unrealistic amount of general education requirements," Bolton said. "It's the largest number I've heard of in the Big 12."
HANNAH BOLTON Student Body President
because they spend their first, two years in non degree-specific classes.
be able to take advantage of the KU Core, the University's new common curriculum courses, set to go into effect for this fall's incoming freshmen. With the hope of boosting student retention, the KU Core aims to reduce the overall number of required general credit hours, said Hannah Bolton, student body president.
"Many students chose to leave KU because of this," Anderson said. "Others never came in the
Anderson said the common curriculum change will give students greater flexibility as the six learning outcomes can be met by a variety of classes.
"Many top
students who decide to go to other universities do so in part on the basis on our current curriculum." Anderson said. "We have updated our curriculum and curricular structure to meet the needs of 21st
with freshmen retention, as most first-year students are initially admitted to the CLAS before applying to a professional school at the University.
Source: Dean's Office of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
As for current students, Bolton said only current freshmen may be eligible to opt into the KU Core.
"This year's freshmen need to meet with their adviser to see if they can make it work." Bolton said. "It will be a lot more feasible to graduate in four years, especially students who are double majoring or switching their major."
Edited by Paige Lytle