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--goings on for about a year. Some right-leaning Democrats (or, more likely, ones in conservatives districts concerned with keeping their seats) refused to support that legislation without an assurance from DNC leadership that funds allocated from it would not specifically go toward abortion funding.
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--goings on for about a year. Some right-leaning Democrats (or, more likely, ones in conservatives districts concerned with keeping their seats) refused to support that legislation without an assurance from DNC leadership that funds allocated from it would not specifically go toward abortion funding.
Only old married couples go to bed at 10.
My teachers better understand that i can't get my homework done today on blackboard that due today.
--goings on for about a year. Some right-leaning Democrats (or, more likely, ones in conservatives districts concerned with keeping their seats) refused to support that legislation without an assurance from DNC leadership that funds allocated from it would not specifically go toward abortion funding.
I might not be completely over you, but doing drugs and drinking alcohol sure does
--goings on for about a year. Some right-leaning Democrats (or, more likely, ones in conservatives districts concerned with keeping their seats) refused to support that legislation without an assurance from DNC leadership that funds allocated from it would not specifically go toward abortion funding.
Facebook keeps trying to get me to "meet cute, single, Christian boys". Man, Facebook, you're worse than my friends!
--goings on for about a year. Some right-leaning Democrats (or, more likely, ones in conservatives districts concerned with keeping their seats) refused to support that legislation without an assurance from DNC leadership that funds allocated from it would not specifically go toward abortion funding.
To the guy who "caught" me peeing in the parking lot across from the union, thanks for being a total creep.
--goings on for about a year. Some right-leaning Democrats (or, more likely, ones in conservatives districts concerned with keeping their seats) refused to support that legislation without an assurance from DNC leadership that funds allocated from it would not specifically go toward abortion funding.
Please tell me that someone else on campus gets a little scared that the T-rex from "Jurassic Park" is on campus when the steam whistle goes
--goings on for about a year. Some right-leaning Democrats (or, more likely, ones in conservatives districts concerned with keeping their seats) refused to support that legislation without an assurance from DNC leadership that funds allocated from it would not specifically go toward abortion funding.
--goings on for about a year. Some right-leaning Democrats (or, more likely, ones in conservatives districts concerned with keeping their seats) refused to support that legislation without an assurance from DNC leadership that funds allocated from it would not specifically go toward abortion funding.
I finally found Carmen San Diego and Waldo.
Duh, Carmen San Diego and Waldo were in the same place where Amelia Earhart is.
--goings on for about a year. Some right-leaning Democrats (or, more likely, ones in conservatives districts concerned with keeping their seats) refused to support that legislation without an assurance from DNC leadership that funds allocated from it would not specifically go toward abortion funding.
Just because I don't want to initiate conversation with you doesn't mean you can't start it.
--goings on for about a year. Some right-leaning Democrats (or, more likely, ones in conservatives districts concerned with keeping their seats) refused to support that legislation without an assurance from DNC leadership that funds allocated from it would not specifically go toward abortion funding.
They say to drink 8-10 glasses of water a day. I'm on glass six, and I'm peeing like a racehorse. I think there's something wrong here.
I need a better roommate. Like, one who pays rent.
--goings on for about a year. Some right-leaning Democrats (or, more likely, ones in conservatives districts concerned with keeping their seats) refused to support that legislation without an assurance from DNC leadership that funds allocated from it would not specifically go toward abortion funding.
I'm so nappy right now.
It's amazing how unmotivated to do homework you get when a new "Family Guy" is on TV.
--goings on for about a year. Some right-leaning Democrats (or, more likely, ones in conservatives districts concerned with keeping their seats) refused to support that legislation without an assurance from DNC leadership that funds allocated from it would not specifically go toward abortion funding.
To the guy who climbed the tree outside of Mrs. E's, we salute you!
--goings on for about a year. Some right-leaning Democrats (or, more likely, ones in conservatives districts concerned with keeping their seats) refused to support that legislation without an assurance from DNC leadership that funds allocated from it would not specifically go toward abortion funding.
I had cotton candy, snow cones and funnel cake at dinner. It's ok, though because I had to up between each one, so I burned the calories
I feel like there is no point in trying to learn my mail combo this late in the year. It's kind of like fixing bed-head when its 10 at night.
--goings on for about a year. Some right-leaning Democrats (or, more likely, ones in conservatives districts concerned with keeping their seats) refused to support that legislation without an assurance from DNC leadership that funds allocated from it would not specifically go toward abortion funding.
Let's make Kansas proud
The role that Kansas played in the national debate about abortion changed dramatically when Dr. George Tiller was murdered last year. Tiller's Wichita clinic was already a major point of contention and a frequent object of derision for out-of-state anti-abortion groups such as Operation Rescue. After the shock of Tiller's death began to subside, the discussion about what his legacy would be began to take shape.
The clinic is yet to reopen, and there have been attempts to make the closure permanent.
Recently, a sweeping ban on late-term abortion was vetoed by Governor Parkinson. However, this is likely not the last attempt at such a ban — especially if Sam Brownback is elected governor later this year. Even if such a ban passes, it will not be without a protracted fight.
Abortion is the great wedge issue in modern politics. The wrong perspective on abortion rights can completely derail a political candidate's aspirations. Debate can even turn people against non-partisan figures, such as Supreme Court justices.
I was annoyed, but not really surprised, when it played such a prominent part in the health care reform debate that monopolized pretty much all political
Liberal Loudmouth
BY BEN COHEN
We seem to only take the lead on major political issues in Kansas when it has the potential to really embarrass us. The 1990s saw our noble Sunflower State in the national political spotlight for two things: a Republican candidate for president who developed an affection for certain little blue pills and for local (and briefly successful) attempts at banning evolutionary theory from high school science classes.
Just a few years ago, Kansas House Republicans decided that having the opportunity to make Kansas a leader in clean, renewable energy (that with our having one
of the best wind potentials in the country) wasn't nearly as sexy as having another smog-spewing coal plant out in western Kansas.
Tiller's clinic brought the state another kind of attention that, similar to the examples of attention we seem to accumulate, had its downsides. Although pro-choice Kansans could boast that one of the few clinics in the country willing to perform late-term abortions existed in Wichita, it also frequently brought in anti-abortion activists who otherwise would have mostly left Kansas alone.
If you've ever experienced the kinds of demonstrations those people are known for, and it's happened on campus a few times, you probably understand where I'm coming from.
As it stands, there is the possibility for Tiller's clinic to be reopened. I hope that possibility will remain even if Sam Brownback ends up our next Governor.
Most of the backwards steps our state has taken have been admittedly small, though still embarrassing. But, although I'd be happy losing the clinic protestors, it'd be nice for us to garner a little attention for being open minded for once.
Cohen is a senior from Topeka in political science.
EDITORIAL CARTOON
As the school year comes to an end, it becomes a little harder to focus in class.
Mariam Saifan
GUEST EDITORIAL
TV review: 'Romantically' humorless
Most television shows, especially the comedies, are hit or miss. Series such as ABC's "Modern Family" have gumption that viewers fall in love with; the characters are original and flawed to the necessary comic extent, and the circumstances parody reality. Then there are the failures. The station's attempt to create the series "Cavemen" in 2007 was a catastrophe. The show was canceled within a month.
It is too soon to predict accurately which category ABC's latest comedy series "Romantically Challenged" will fall into. Chances are that it will be the latter.
The show premiered April 19, an indication that ABC has little faith in its quality because it was not
saved for the fall lineup. The plot follows four single friends and their dating challenges. Alyssa Milano stars as Rebecca Thomas, a lawyer recently divorced after 15 years of marriage. During the pilot episode, she goes on her first date since the split, and though it ends in shambles, she finds that she is ready to move on from her past heartbreak
As much as I wanted to give "Romantically Challenged" a chance, I simply could not do it. The conversations were awkwardly forced, the jokes dull and flat.
The show is not characteristically "bad." The actors do a decent job with their roles. The main problem is that the series lacks any depth. There is not anything special about the characters. The outlook for the plot seems trite. How many successful or failed dates can you watch before it becomes old?
The new series is a complete bust, but the writers need to invigorate the show with the insightful humor that makes other popular comedies worth watching. Otherwise, it will be a miracle if "Romantically Challenged" lasts longer than a summer fling.
break the show. True, past successes have revolved around the dating game, such as "Friends." But the lovable cast of "Friends" also dealt with issues in the outside world.
The narrow scope of "looking for love" is what will ultimately
UWIRE, Charlotte Campbell for The Cavalier Daily, the University of Virginia.
HUMOR
Investigate options before committing to summer work
Summertime is fast approaching. For college students, this could mean
students, this could mean a number of things. For some of us, it's about getting a resume-building internship that will provide valuable coffee-fetching experience. For others, it's about studying abroad, even though everything that was ever good in the history of the world is already in America (USA! USA! USA!) . Still others see it as an opportunity to do something called "hanging out" with what kids these days call "friends." But, if you're like me, summer is all about working and saving up as much money as possible.
Now is the time to start looking for a summer job, because soon there will be a rush of high school and college kids turning in applications. The competition can be fierce. Even more important than beating that rush, however, is finding a job that's right for you. I am a top-notch career counselor.
Under Observation
Here are just a few great summer job opportunities you can take advantage of:
— Ice cream scooper. What's better than ice cream on a warm summer evening? And what's more fun than handing out cone after cone of it to ungrateful children while you get to have none? I worked at Ben & Jerry's last summer and had a dandy of a time. It was like working in a stationary ice cream truck! Their most popular flavor might be Phish Food, named after the band. Phish should be thankful to have a flavor named after them, because not every band has the same opportunity for such great synergy. For example: Poison.
— Teacher's assistant. I have been a TA for the last six summers and have never had to grade a single paper. That's mostly because I'm a TA for a kindergarten summer school.
BY ALEX NICHOLS anichols@kansan.com
But the lack of papers and tests doesn't mean I don't have opportunities to pass judgment on their work. I am the harshest art critic a kindergarten class will ever see. If you paint a picture of a giraffe, it sure as sugar better look like a giraffe, or you are getting a scathing review on my popular kindergarten art blog. Good luck having a career after that.
Astronaut. It might be tough to land an astronaut gig these days with the budget cuts at NASA and the massive amounts of physical and educational requirements. But, if you can get around all that, it's a pretty sweet job. You get to float around in space for a while and drink Tang all day. Easy money.
- Swagger coach personal assistant. If you have swagger, poise and experience with word processors, you might be the right person for the job. Take down memos, set appointments with up-and-coming pop stars and buy standard-length white socks in bulk all while getting paid in SwaggerBucks, which are actually more valuable than real money, depending on what you value more. E-mail me for more info. Hope to see you (and Justin Bieber, if he's come to his senses) this summer!
Nichols is a junior from Stilwell in creative writing.
What Kansan columnists have been talking about...
Buzzwords
"Istead of coping at the end of a relationship and dealing with the heavy range of emotions the way we should, we too often cling to rebound relationships and eventually end up inflicting our own pain on to someone else."
— Mandy Matney, "The vicious cycle of love and love lost," Wednesday, April 28.
"In truth, community service is so much more than a resume-builder. It increases awareness about community issues among volunteers and demonstrates the importance of helping others."
— Kelly Cosby, "Fight for what's right," Tuesday, April 27.
"Gay rights don't mean solely gays and lesbians. They include everyone in between. They include gender identity and transsexuality. Without the B and T in LGBT, our community becomes a lot smaller, and we lose a lot of strength."
— Lauren Bornstein, "Respect from others starts with respecting ourselves," Thursday, April 29.
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