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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010
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Anyone else still in club'shutz?
Is this real life?
My teacher is definitely going to know why I missed my 8 a.m. today.
I refuse to accept that my 14-year-old brother is getting more action than me, and from multiple girls.
--began as a grassroots protest to politically recognize what was happening to the environment. Forty years later the University and Lawrence community can celebrate Earth Day by living a sustainable and Earthfriendly lifestyle not just tomorrow but everyday
I can't believe people my age have children. lck!
I'm that girl that nobody wants to introduce to their friends because they know I'll probably sleep with them. My haaaaal!
--began as a grassroots protest to politically recognize what was happening to the environment. Forty years later the University and Lawrence community can celebrate Earth Day by living a sustainable and Earthfriendly lifestyle not just tomorrow but everyday
No Chuy on "Chelsea Lately" tonight? Impossible!
I believe a shower is in order.
--began as a grassroots protest to politically recognize what was happening to the environment. Forty years later the University and Lawrence community can celebrate Earth Day by living a sustainable and Earthfriendly lifestyle not just tomorrow but everyday
--began as a grassroots protest to politically recognize what was happening to the environment. Forty years later the University and Lawrence community can celebrate Earth Day by living a sustainable and Earthfriendly lifestyle not just tomorrow but everyday
Co-ed showers are the way to go ... if the girls are hot.
I told my mom happy 4-20.
She asked if that was related to the pot. Yes, she said "the
--began as a grassroots protest to politically recognize what was happening to the environment. Forty years later the University and Lawrence community can celebrate Earth Day by living a sustainable and Earthfriendly lifestyle not just tomorrow but everyday
--began as a grassroots protest to politically recognize what was happening to the environment. Forty years later the University and Lawrence community can celebrate Earth Day by living a sustainable and Earthfriendly lifestyle not just tomorrow but everyday
I worked hard in physics all semester so I wouldn't have to study on 4-20
Maybe if I had a pair of TOMS shoes, people would think I'm a better person.
People might think you're a better person, but your arches will hate you.
Vote for Pedro.
You might still think we're friends, but I know that we aren't and will never be friends again.
--began as a grassroots protest to politically recognize what was happening to the environment. Forty years later the University and Lawrence community can celebrate Earth Day by living a sustainable and Earthfriendly lifestyle not just tomorrow but everyday
I am so hopelessly in like with
I thought WTF stood for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
I don't want to know your name. All I want is bang, bang, bang!
You know a funny feeling?
Eating a chocolate bar while sitting on the pot.
EDITORIAL BOARD
Celebrate Earth Day this week, remember it daily
Tomorrow is Earth Day. a national celebration that began as a grasses
From Blue to Green: Conserve KU, the student division of the Center for Sustainability, is leading the Earth Day movement at the University by sponsoring more than 20 events that started last week. The opportunity to participate culminates tomorrow with numerous ways to take part in the celebration. Even just stopping by between classes can make a difference.
point is to dig through and weigh the trash, then separate what could have been recycled. Anyone can take the dive into the accumulation of cups, bottles and papers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a productive, creative way to help the environment, which will yield tangible results.
Tomorrow on the Stauffer-Flint lawn the Environmental Studies Capstone Project group will be sorting through trash accumulated during one day in Wescoe. The
After the results are in and there are fewer prominent events around campus, students can still help campus become a greener place. You may have heard these ideas before, but we wouldn't be saying it if everyone was already doing them.
— Don't be the kid who throws away the newspaper or plastic bottle when there is a recycling bin 10 feet away.
ON CAMPUS
— When you're the last person to leave a classroom turn the lights off, and remind the professor to shut down the computer and other equipment.
— Use a laptop or recycled spiral notebook to take notes in class
- Take advantage of Earthfriendly transportation to get to campus: Walk, ride a bike or take the bus.
- Stop buying bottled water, and bring reusable containers to campus for coffee.
Earth Day began at a time when the green movement was just beginning. Now, the spirit behind the celebration needs to permeate our everyday lives in order to be effective.
— Caitlin Thornbrugh for the Kansan Editorial Board
For more information about how to help, visit: conserveku.com and earthday.org
Editor's Note
Yesterday's editorial, "Potter Lake dredging needed but could have been avoided," misstated the amount of money Student Senate approved for the dredging of Potter Lake. Student Senate approved $58,000.The total cost of the dredging will be $125,000.The Office of the Chancellor agreed to contribute $50,000 and a student-led organization, The Potter Lake Project Group, is committing $17,000 out of its endowment account.
AROOJ KHALID
INTERNATIONAL
Cultural values found in food
There is a popular Chinese saying that goes, "people regard food as their prime want." Growing up in China, I found this to be true. Chinese people hold their food in high-regard and appreciate everything they eat. When I came to the U.S., I was struck by how differently Americans associate with food. This led me to believe that understanding a culture can start with understanding its food.
In my small hometown of Macau, I saw what I thought was a miniature replica of world cuisine. This wasn't exactly accurate. Many of the offerings were not traditional, but, instead, had been adapted to fit the tastes of the Chinese.
Here, "international" fast food is quite a stretch. That sweet and sour chicken from your favorite Chinese take-out place? I hate to admit it, but that is a distant cousin of real Chinese cuisine. Egg drop soups, which are features in Chinese buffets in the U.S., don't actually appear in our daily menu, as they are of low nutritional value. Fortune cookies also don't exist in China. They are believed to have been brought to the U.S. by immigrants to serve as "Chinese dessert" to cater to American eating habits
If I hadn't studied abroad, I would never have known how Chinese food is tweaked in foreign countries. Because of the widespread influence of globalization, different cultural elements diffuse among countries — it's not even a surprise to see a Chinese restaurant in Paris.
Life in a Kaleidoscope
Chinese meals make use of all of the tastes: sweet, sour, bitter and spicy. Rice is the most important staple food in China. Everyone at the table has a bowl of rice and several other dishes to share. We also have hot soup instead of salad
The same concept is widespread in America. Here, the two distinctive flavors in food are salinity and sweetness. In an ordinary meal, there is usually a salad appetizer, some kind of meat for the main course and finally a sweet dessert to wrap it all up.
BY JOSIE HO
jho@kansan.com
Flavor isn't really the main point of traditional Chinese soup; rather, it is its function. For example, in summer we make soup that helps relieve heat in the body. In winter, we make dishes that keep us warm.
and dessert.
The Japanese don't put cream cheese in sushi, but somehow it tastes decent with raw fish and other ingredients. Also, traditional sushi isn't served as roll all the time but a piece of raw fish meat on top of a handful of sticky rice.
Not to solely criticize the authenticity of Chinese food in America — tweaking food to fit the different cultures exists everywhere.
TIPS FOR FINDING AUTHENTIC CUISINES:
Actually, as long as it tastes good crossover doesn't really matter. Just remember not to naively believe what you eat means what it is.
Ho is a junior from Macau, China, in journalism.
- If the restaurant is always packed with regu-
- In many Chinese restaurants in Kansas, a secret menu may be hidden. Be bold and ask for it.
- Try to explore new dishes. Delicious surprises can always be found
- Ask your international friends to be your guide: they know what is authentic and what's not.
ORGANIC HEALTH
We could all use a little detoxification
Spring is here and with it come changes. Some are good: the blossoming of beautiful flowers, the end of classes and the warm temperatures. However, some of the changes also carry bad consequences: pollen-filled air that causes itchy eyes and runny noses, and fast-approaching finals.
Students don't have the power to eliminate the allergens or to fast-forward through finals. However, we do have the power to make other changes.
The lives of college students are-jam packed. If they are lucky, students may be able to squeeze in a couple of hours for sleeping.
Organically Speaking
In addition to the foods students pollute their bodies with, there are the drinks consumed on weekends. Although drinking can be fun, excessive drinking harms the body. Dehydration, liver damage and vitamin deficiency are just some consequences.
When it comes to more "trivial" choices, such as a greasy hamburger versus a vegetable-filled salad, students usually choose what is easiest. Needless to say, fast food hamburgers are a popular choice. When students order greasy fast-food items, they also order high sodium and fat. These types of foods increase the risk of high cholesterol, obesity, malnutrition and heart problems.
One of the best ways to start is by spring cleaning. I don't mean the typical cleaning of closets. This year, focus on cleaning and detoxifying the body and mind.
With summer just around the corner, spring is the perfect time to replenish and repair the body. One way to do this is to eat nourishing, vitamin-rich foods. Instead of just grabbing fast food, take time to grocery shop and prepare meals. When at a local market, try to fill the grocery cart with a variety of foods.
One easy guide to follow is to
BY RACHEL SCHWARTZ
rschwartz@kansan.com
try to get foods from every color in the rainbow; blueberries for blue, spinach for green, tomatoes for red, etc. This way, the meal will contain many vitamins and minerals that are essential in nourishing the body.
Another important part of detoxifying is getting rid of stress. It is unrealistic to eliminate all stress. A little stress is even good, in that it can motivate a person to crank out tasks. However, excess stress can cause or intensify health problems, including insomnia, depression and heart disease.
One way to reduce stress is to laugh. According to the nonprofit organization HelpGuide.org, laughter relaxes the muscles in the body, reduces stress hormones and increases antibodies that fight illness.
Also participate in physical exercise. Choose whichever form is preferable. Some enjoy yoga and others enjoy running. Physical exercise releases endorphins into the body that, as Elle Woods says, "make you happy."
Cleansing the body of high stress levels and replenishing it with vitamins and nutrients make for a healthier and happier college student. During this final month of school, take some time from paper-writing, test-taking and socializing to take care of yourself.
Schwartz is a sophomore from Leawood in journalism and Spanish.
What's your opinion on the 'Dont Ask, Don't Tell' policy?
It should be repealed. All people should be treated fairly
It needs to change, but still serves a purpose
It is a good policy
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