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SENIORS PLAY THEIR FINAL GAME AT ALLEN FIELDHOUSE
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Gale Sayers meets fans at Union
Former Kansas and NFL football player Gale Sayers visited the Kansas Union on Saturday to sign copies of his new book "Sayers: My Life and Times."
Sayers earned All American honors twice as a running back at Kansas and
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played for the Chicago Bears in the NFL. Sayers was the youngest player selected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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》 SPRING BREAK
Programs help traveling students
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BY MARY SORRICK msorrick@kansan.com
Students preparing for spring break trips this semester can do more than pack sunscreen and sandals.
Many campus organizations offer free services such as travel consultations, "safe
"Every year after spring break, we're see-
Patricia Denning, chief of staff at Watkins Memorial Health Center, said students needed to be aware of the health risks associated with those trips.
said.
spring break kits and self-defense classes to help students stay healthy and avoid accidents on their trips.
She said the most common injuries stemmed from the use of alcohol or drugs, which could lead to risky behavior, fist fights or unwanted sexual encounters.
Ken Sarber, health educator at the Wellness Resource Center, said students could start to prepare for their vacations by scheduling
Every year spring break, we're seeing different types of problems that we weren't seeing before spring break," Denning
"Why do you want to spend thousands of dollars and get down there and get sick?"
KEN SARBER Wellness Resource Center
a travel consultation at Watkins.
"The most important reason is prevention," Sarber said. "Why do you want to spend thousands of dollars and get down there and get sick?"
food allergies. Students would also receive a Travax work with relevant health information about their travel destination.
During the consultation, Sarber said students would meet with a doctor or nurse to set up a travel plan and discuss how to deal with things like
Travax Reports, issued by the Department of State, document the viruses present in a country as well as the prevalence of robbery and assault. The reports also indicate whether it is safe to drink the water, use public transportation, withdraw money from ATMs or walk on the beach without sandals.
Sarber said Student Health Services would also provide "safe spring break" kits on campus on March 10, 12 and 13.
Angela Oliver, assistant director of the Student Involvement Leadership Center, said self-defense workshops offered at the Student Recreation Fitness Center would also be useful for female students who plan to travel during spring break.
The kits will include sunscreen, condoms and information about alcohol consumption.
Oliver said the workshops would be free for female students and would include tips
"The idea is to have fun and not make your spring break a bad experience," Sarber said.
safer spring break week
*March 12* – “Sexual Health and Violence Prevention Day,” 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Kansas Union
*March 13* – “Sun and Water Safety Day,” 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wescoe Beach
*March 14* – “Tips for Safe Trips,” 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wescoe Beach
from a trained martial artist as well as a discussion about safety strategies.
The next self-defense workshop is on March 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the recreation center. To reserve a spot in the workshop, call the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center at 864-3552.
For a free travel consultation any time of the year, call 864-9500 or visit the appointment desk at Watkins.
—Edited by Jessica Sain-Baird
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Students fans camp for ESPN
ESPN's "College GameDay" may have been only an hour-long show, but the excitement surrounding it lasted much longer. A few fans camped out the night before to be the first in the door for the program's live broadcast from Allen Fieldhouse Saturday morning.
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HEALTH
Group informs of beneficial sleep hygiene
College students get less sleep now than at any other time since 1985, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.
To bring attention to the importance of a good night's sleep, Student Health Services is hosting Sleep Awareness Week on campus from Monday to Thursday.
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COLLEGE GAMEDAY
ESPN host discusses lifestyle
Kansan reporter Luke Morris had the opportunity to interview ESPN's Rece Davis during the weekend. Morris and Davis discussed everything from preparations and
Davis' favorite bar in Lawrence to ESPN "College GameDay" co-host Digger Phelps' fashion choices.
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Coalition tries to save some cash
STUDENT SENATE
A new Student Senate coalition called Students of Liberty has joined the Senate race. Students who campaigned for Ron
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Paul started the group as a way to get involved in local politics and also help with budget reforms.