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--funding delayed the project. Green also said that it is still unknown when the project will be completed but hope it will be finished by the end of the semester
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--funding delayed the project. Green also said that it is still unknown when the project will be completed but hope it will be finished by the end of the semester
Listening to Russian opera on the way to class makes the cold so much more bearable.
I wonder if the Free For All saves all of our posts for blackmail later on in life. editor's note: Be afraid, be very afraid
Come on teacher, if you are going to take of two percent of my grade for being late you should really be on time yourself
--funding delayed the project. Green also said that it is still unknown when the project will be completed but hope it will be finished by the end of the semester
Say what you need to say.
--funding delayed the project. Green also said that it is still unknown when the project will be completed but hope it will be finished by the end of the semester
I am SO glad we can be just friends after dating. It does exist, people!
--funding delayed the project. Green also said that it is still unknown when the project will be completed but hope it will be finished by the end of the semester
I got excited yesterday when I thought Dwight from The Office was in my philosophy class. I still can't figure out the difference between them.
--funding delayed the project. Green also said that it is still unknown when the project will be completed but hope it will be finished by the end of the semester
--funding delayed the project. Green also said that it is still unknown when the project will be completed but hope it will be finished by the end of the semester
I never understood how someone could fail a class until now
I hate being too tired to shower.
--funding delayed the project. Green also said that it is still unknown when the project will be completed but hope it will be finished by the end of the semester
You really should have asked me out when we had sports management together. I miss seeing you everyday.
--funding delayed the project. Green also said that it is still unknown when the project will be completed but hope it will be finished by the end of the semester
--funding delayed the project. Green also said that it is still unknown when the project will be completed but hope it will be finished by the end of the semester
Just keep swimming.
--funding delayed the project. Green also said that it is still unknown when the project will be completed but hope it will be finished by the end of the semester
Pokemon! Gotta catch 'em all!
I get excited every time I see you, I wish I could make something happen.
--funding delayed the project. Green also said that it is still unknown when the project will be completed but hope it will be finished by the end of the semester
Why is it that backpacks need their own seat on the bus when there's 30 people standing?
--funding delayed the project. Green also said that it is still unknown when the project will be completed but hope it will be finished by the end of the semester
I'm accidentally dating two people at once. Whoops.
--funding delayed the project. Green also said that it is still unknown when the project will be completed but hope it will be finished by the end of the semester
World population rankings: 1:
China, 2: India, 3: Facebook, 4:
--funding delayed the project. Green also said that it is still unknown when the project will be completed but hope it will be finished by the end of the semester
I read in the FFA the other day that virgins are like unicorns ... People tell me all the time they're surprised I'm still a virgin but I've never been called a unicorn before — that rocks!
--funding delayed the project. Green also said that it is still unknown when the project will be completed but hope it will be finished by the end of the semester
Taylor Swift seriously needs to stop writing songs about my life. This is getting ridiculous.
--funding delayed the project. Green also said that it is still unknown when the project will be completed but hope it will be finished by the end of the semester
When I die, my funeral is going to be really cheap. But there will be an open bar.
--funding delayed the project. Green also said that it is still unknown when the project will be completed but hope it will be finished by the end of the semester
EDITORIAL BOARD
Renovations welcome but are long overdue
The much-needed renovation of the elevators in Wescoe Hall has begun but has still not been completed.
Since the beginning of the semester there have been signs placed in the elevators of Wescoe, warning students and faculty of the potential risk of getting stuck and providing them with a phone number to call to get them out if they find themselves trapped in one of the elevators.
Although the project is underway, the fact that it has taken this long to get started is unacceptable.
Steve Green, associate director of Facilities Operations Management Information, declined to comment but said in an Oct. 11 article in The Kansan that requests were made last fall for the elevator renovation, but a lack of
While budget cuts are an issue Facilities and Operations is facing, it does not excuse the continued problem of students and faculty getting stuck in elevators.
Wescoe elevator controls are more than 30 years old and their replacement, which is estimated to cost $73,000, is one of four projects approved by University Design and Construction Management, which receives most of its funding from the state. DCM has provided more than $1 million in funding for elevator and modernizations since 2008. Additional campus organizations, such as the Athletics Department and Parking and Transit, have provided more than
$180,000 to elevator repairs.
With all of this funding coming in from other departments, the renovation of the elevators in Wesco should have been started much sooner.
Although taking the stairs is one way to avoid the risk of getting stuck in one of the elevators in Wescoe, it is not an option available to everyone.
Students and faculty with disabilities or injuries that require them to take the elevators have had no choice but to risk getting stuck.
CARTOON
It's good that the renovations have finally begun, but it is unfortunate that it took so long for them to get started.
— Kate Larrabee for the Kansan Editorial Board
NICK SAMBULAK
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Critiquing the economics critique
In the Oct. 20 issue of the UDK, Mr. Dopf responded to my critique of his economic persuasions. Now, I'd like to start by saying that I wish I could make as many mundane inundedos, personal attacks and long-winded obfuscations as Mr. Dopf, but the UDK's word-limit on editorial letters prevents me from doing so. So, I'll just focus on the relevant aspects of his article and refrain from making an emotional diatribe.
Mr. Dopf first accused me of making a straw-man; in other words, he stated that my critique of his article was irrelevant to his argument. Now, I understand that the straw-man fallacy is very prevalent, given that individuals like to misconstrue their opponents' arguments in order to prop up themselves. However, it's very difficult to accuse someone of committing a straw-man when he uses a direct quotation from his opponent's argument to illustrate a point. If I recall correctly,
Mr. Dopf stated, "Obama's not a socialist, he's a Neo-Keynesian." Now, Mr. Dopf, forgive me if I misinterpreted your statement, but in saying Obama's not a socialist but a Neo-Keynesian, it appeared that you thought the two macroeconomic theories were divergent or unrelated. I merely pointed out the profound influence 19th century mercantilism on Keynes's General Theory (which makes it impossible for someone to be a Keynesian but not a socialist).
Furthermore, I'd like to state that your breadth of knowledge concerning Keynesianism is somewhat lacking. Keynes's GT is not just "stimulus spending...is more effective at job creation than tax cuts." Keynes thought that taxing the private sector (heavily) and then redistributing collected capital (by creating bureaus, special interests, entitlement programs, etc.) would lead to a higher rate of employment and economic growth than if such capital remained in
the private sector (this, of course, is an economic fallacy, given that capital is not stagnant when it remains in the private sector; banks lend money at interest and the stock market prevents capital from remaining unused).
In response to Mr. Dopf's closing remarks, I would like to state that 'collectivism' is not simply anything that diverges from anarchy or laissez-faire capitalism. In the socio-political context, collectivists are those who favor heavy taxation, government spending and extensive control of the market by planning boards.
Also, in my defense of your personal attacks, I would like to inform you that I have never read Ayn Rand nor watched an episode of Glenn Beck (I don't own a TV).
— Thomas Raborg is a senior in cellular biology from Hazlet, New Jersey.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Tennis coverage lacking
I'm really disappointed with the news coverage for tennis. We've had one article this year and that writer did not even contact anyone on the team for his story. We aren't in season, but we still have a few tournaments going on. I'd like to see more about tennis in the future please!
Chatterbox
Erin Wilbert is a member of the KU Tennis team.
Responses to the news of the week on Kansan.com
"I have to watch Fox and CNN all day at work (don't ask why you'll be bored). Granted I leave before the commentators come on for Fox, but I watched them come on CNN (mainly Rick Sanchez). Why do people care that Fox News slants right? The other news networks' campaign contributions went 85% to Dems. Doesn't that mean anything? Or am I the only person who cares that there is bias at almost every level of ALL the stations? Kennedy's speech about asking the government has been lost to us. His meaning is more gone than his body."
— "Metacognition" in response to "Society continues to stereotype government" on Oct. 20.
"The trend of extremism apparently extends to the comments section."
—"x2007" in response to "Economic views more important that evolutionary views" on Oct. 14.
FASHION
Fall presents opportunities to use color in new ways
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Night falls earlier, the air is chiller, and the leaves are changing from green to shades of red, orange and yellow.
However, an outfit's colors can do a lot more that match the seasons. Color is a great tool for expressing ourselves through what we're wearing. Seasonal Shades
Fall is here and summer is over. It's time to put away our warm weather clothes in exchange for sweaters, scarves, mittens and coats. But as the seasons change, it is not only important to change the style of your clothes, but to also change their colors to fit the season.
A general guide to wearing the right colors for a certain season is the shades of the seasons themselves. In fall, the shades of leaves make a stunning palette for any wardrobe. In winter, the gray skies and dry air call for dark grays, blacks and navy. Pops of color like red or fuchsia look great against snow. In the spring, wear bright, cheery pastels to imitate the trees and flowers as they blossom. In summer wear bright colors like the clear blue sky, green grass and bright sun. Matching Colors
Matching colors doesn't take a lot of thought. Pair pieces together with colors that compliment each other and avoid clashing. Colors clash when they compete for attention, meaning, they're too bold, bright or different to wear together. Classic color pairs are navy and red, black and white and brown and cream. A well known clashing combination is red and green, unless it's the holiday season. Attitude Hues
The colors of your outfit can also express what you're feeling, and give your outfit attitude. When you're in a cheerful mood, wear bright colors like yellow or green. When you're in a somber mood, wear toned down colors like tan or maroon. Black traditionally expresses dark feelings,
BY ALEX ESPOSITO
and red can say you're angry or excited. But when you put them together you create a staple combination that says, "I have arrived." When choosing colors to reveal your mood, go with whatever hues you're attracted to at that moment. Your attitude will guide you in choosing the perfect colors to express what you want to say.
Monochromatic Styles
A monochromatic outfit, or wearing entirely one color, can make a bold statement when done right, but can be overwhelming in certain shades.
When going for a classic monochromatic look, wear basic colors like white, gray, brown and navy. Wearing all black is a timeless urban style. An outfit made of one, simple color looks clear and well put together, but wearing one bright color, like all lime green or hot pink, is too much for the eye.
When pairing different pieces of same color, make sure they're all the same shade. There is an infinite number of "blacks," and in order to achieve a sleek, cohesive look, all the blacks you wear must be similar. As you wash clothes, the colors fade. Wash clothes of the same color together, so they stay the same shade.
Have fun with color and you can express the way you feel. Colors lets you control what your outfit says about you. Play with color and allow your outfit to express your personality.
- Esposito is a junior from Leawood in journalism and film.
GUEST COLUMN
Night owls fall behind
College is a wonderful time of new experiences and adventures. Late nights of studying during the week often set the tone for a weekend of late night recreation. Combine this with an early class schedule and you find a majority of college students that are sleep deprived.
We have all known people who are more active at different times of the day. There are morning people, who don't need caffeine to get them moving and wear smiles that make a sleepy person want to vomit. There are also night owls, who prefer to avoid the sun and keep morning people up with loud music at 3 a.m.
With deadlines in multiple classes piling up and no way to ignore the need to sleep, students often turn to unhealthy methods of staying awake. In her 2008 study in Biological Rhythm Research on college students, Dr. Nancy Digdon explored the differences in coping mechanisms
for sleepiness between night owls and those who are neither night owls nor morning people.
— UWIRE, Anthony Bryson from the BG News at Bowling Green State University.
Dr. Digdon found that night owls tended to use coping methods that were less conducive to good sleeping patterns. They rated napping and coffee as the top two methods of coping, while the more neutral sleepers rated exercise and spending time outdoors as more effective.
HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR
If you know you are a night owl and nothing will change it, try implementing a workout routine. Start with 30 minutes of jogging or biking a day. It could mean the difference between a wasted day of grogginess and a productive day, eliminating the stress of work on the weekend. And if all else fails, make sure you don't schedule any early morning classes.
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THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansan Editorial Board are Alex Garrison, Nik Kerr, Brown, David B. Jonathan Shorman and Shaun Blackburn.
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