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When Jessica Koch moved to Lawrence last July she and her roommates decided to have a house-warming party. After drinking seven beers and taking four shots of vodka, Koch was drunk. "I remember meeting the first 15 people or so, but after that I really don't remember the rest," says Koch, Wichita junior.
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Although Koch didn't remember everyone she met, one guy in particular caught her eye. "He was so cute. He had tanned skin, dark-brown eyes and an irresistible smile." Koch and her new crush flirted for the rest of the night and ended up making out. "One thing led to another and the next thing I knew we were waking up next to each other," Koch says. "I never saw him again after that. I really regret getting that wasted."
The aftermath of having a one-night stand depends on the expectations of each person involved and the circumstances in which it occurs. Koch regarded her one-night stand as a negative experience because alcohol clouded her judgment and led her to do something she regretted. But for some people, a one-night stand can be a positive experience used to express oneself sexually in a fun and exciting way.
One and done: Many college students experience the emotional and/or physical effects of having a one-night stand. If you're thinking about sleeping with someone for one night only, consider your expectations and what you want out of the experience before jumping in the sack.
things I hadn't done before and it was fun." alcohol to a few drinks and to always stick with
When dealing with one-night stands, Dr. John Wade, outreach coordinator for counseling and psychological services at KU, says it is important to enter into each situation with awareness and clear communication about each person's expectations. Instead of focusing on the immediate situation, people should think about the long-term effects of their actions. "You need to think about how you are going to feel the next day or even a week from now before you act," Wade savs.
The attraction to one-night stands is different for different people. Dr. Neil Cannon, a certified sex therapist and couples counselor in Denver, Colo., says some college students use one-night stands as a way to explore their sexuality and exercise their independence from mom and dad. "College campuses are rich with young people who are not married or in long-term relationships, yet their hormones are swirling like a summer tornado," Cannon says. "Good sex is pleasurable, and for some, it is a relief from the stress of school."
Michael Kells has had three one-night stands in the past three years and says they were all good experiences. "Before coming to KU I was in a relationship with the same girl for three years and she didn't like to try new things or be playful," says Kells, Fort Worth, Texas, junior. "Through my one-night stands, I was able to try
Kells says his experiences were positive because he always kept open communication with each girl. "Before we would hook up, we would always talk about what kind of contact we wanted from each other afterward so that neither of us got hurt," Kells says.
Karen Harrison, a certified sex therapist from Kansas City, Mo., says a one-night stand can be a fun way to experiment and try something new and exciting, like it was for Kells. However, she warns people that one-night stands are not all about the fun. There is responsibility involved. "One of the most negative things people can do is not use protection and end up pregnant or with an STD," Harrison says. She says using protection is a must.
Alcohol can also turn a one-night stand into a negative experience for one or both individuals involved. Harrison says when people are under the influence they may do things they wouldn't normally because they feel less inhibited. "This might make you act outside of your morals, causing you to experience shame and guilt," Harrison says. She advises people to limit their
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alcohol to a few drinks and to always stick with a friend they can trust while drinking.
Nearly two-thirds of all STDs occur in people younger than 25 years old. (Source: National Institutes of Health)
Using a condom each time you have a sexual encounter is a must. Check out these shocking statistics
In the United States, more than 65 million people are currently living with an incurable STD. (Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
> More than one in five Americans is infected with genital herpes. (Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
> One quarter of those living with HIV don't know they have it. (Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
> There are more than 3 million unintended pregnancies each year.
(Source: The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy)
- ninety percent of young women become pregnant by the age of 20. (Source: The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy)
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The seventh and final installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows premiered this morning at 12 a.m. at the Hollywood Theaters — South Wind 12 on Iowa Street. Many Potter fans showed their support by dressing up as their favorite wizard or witch.
ADMINISTRATION
Regents assess University's proposals
BY ANGELIQUE
MCNAUGHTON
amcnaughton.kansan.com
The Kansas Board of Regents met Thursday in Topeka with higher education officials from state universities.
Much of the meeting was devoted to discussing issues pertaining to the University of Kansas and Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little addressed Regents on four separate occasions.
The following is a list of some of the issues and proposals that Regents reviewed and their effects on students and the University.
The following
meant to help inform students
Diana Robertson, director of student housing, said she based her proposals off estimated increases for the following year.
T h e
University's
request
for
This year's increase proposals are lower than they were last year because of the deactivation of student phone lines in student rooms from the summer. That saved the University about $500,000.
Approved:
The University's increases were
two-person room raising the rate
from $3,642 to $3,700.
"If you can't track where a dollar comes from and where it goes, then you don't have a good system."
a Master of Arts and doctorate program in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies was approved. Refer to Stephen Montemayor's article for more information regarding the program.
Regents reviewed the Department of Student Housing's proposal for a 1.6 percent increase in housing fees. The increase in fees is not uncommon and occurs annually to offset the increases in the cost of living.
A 1.6 percent increase translates to about $58 more for a traditional
GARY SHERRER chairman, Board of Regents
Reviewed:
Regents received the University's report on the Jayhawk Generations Scholarship Program and
proposed from the state universities.
approved the request to make the pilot program permanent. For more information regarding the tuition and fee waiver program refer to Stephen Gray's article.
Gray-Little and Provost Jeffrey Vitter updated Regents on the external audit recently ordered for the School of Business. The accounting firm BKD LLC performed the audit and stated in its report that of the $30 million raised since 2004 from course fees, 99.8 percent of the funds were spent appropriately.
Updated:
Although Regents acknowl
"If you can't track where a dollar comes from and where it goes, then you don't have a good system," Sherrer said.
edged that many of the financial issues occurred before Gray-Little and Vitter, Regent Chairman Gary Sherrer and Regent Tim Emert were dissatisfied with, of all schools, a business school's mishandling of student funds.
The search is currently underway for a new dean for the school and the fourth candidate to visit campus was here this week.
Vitter and Gray-Little said they now know funds weren't accounted for and that the student advisory board should not have been dissolved back in 2006. Both Gray-Little and Vitter said they are looking to move forward.
Sherrer said that kind of miscommunication sends a bad message to students.
Gray-Little said she has been working with Jeff Severin, director for the Center for Sustainability, and student leaders to further develop strategies to reduce waste on campus and within the community.
This year, the University's website for energy-related issues was updated to highlight sustainable efforts in education, research, operations and campus life.
New scholarship program approved
of
In January, the University will join Kansas State University in a sustain- ability competition that will last until June.
Students with family ties to KU can apply for tuition discounts now that the program is in place.
Edited by Alex Tretbar
Along with other state universities, Gray-Little presented to Regents the University's annual sustainability report.
Reported:
The University has more than 230 sustainability related-courses and various avenues are taken on campus to increase the University's efforts.
Department adds doctoral program
The University now offers a Ph. D in women, gender and sexuality studies.
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The website cost $3,500 to redesign and took 10 weeks. Michael Wade Smith commissioned the task force that put the website together. Senate hopes to allow students to more easily see what it is doing around campus.
Also, a preview of the game Jayhawks take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Discus legacy is all in the family
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Brian Bishop, senior discus thrower, is one of a long line of KU track and field athletes.
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