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HEALTH
THAT'S DISGUSTING // IMPROPER HAND DRYING
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Soak it up: While washing your hands decreases the chance of sickness, it's only effective when they are thoroughly dried afterwards.
Think washing your hands is enough to control the trillions of bacteria living on them? Think again.
Krista Irick washes her hands for 20 to 30 seconds about 10 times a day. Like many people, she thinks this is an adequate way to control the rampancy of bacteria.
"I touch my face a lot, so I try to make sure my hands are always clean," says Irick, a graduate student from Parkville.
Mo. "If its got a good lather, washing your hands for longer than that seems a bit excessive."
This isn't necessarily true. "You carry about as much bacteria on your body as there are people on the Earth," says Lester Mitscher, a professor of medicinal chemistry. "Rubbing your hands together while they're still wet is just redistributing what's left."
A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology found that bacteria is transferred to other surfaces more readily if hands are left damp. Headed by Anna Snelling, a professor at Bradford University, the study also found that failing to dry thoroughly increases the potential spread of bacterial infections.
"Good hand hygiene should include drying hands thoroughly and not just washing," Snelling says. Using paper towels or a hand dryer is the most hygienic method, and doesn't require rubbing your hands together.
MEGAN RUPP
BETTER OPTIONS FOR BAD SITUATIONS ALTERNATIVE SEXUAL PROTECTION
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Plastic wrap isn't just for wrapping up your leftovers. Judy Whitehill, human sexuality professor at Garden City Community College, recommends using saran wrap as a dental dam for oral sex on a female. She says plastic wrap is made of polyurethane, which has been used to make condoms.
"A better alternative would be to cut a new, non-lubricated male condom to make a barrier," Whitehill says. To do this, cut off the tip and slice it lengthwise to make a rectangle of latex. This is placed over the external female genitals, Whitehill says. To protect your hands from bodily fluids during foreplay, a latex glove can be used.
Joshua Johnson, Kansas City senior says he knows how important it is to be protected at all times. "They showed us a presentation at school about how people can get STDs through foreplay," Johnson says.
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To ensure sexual safety, plastic wrap and latex gloves can be used as a barrier for foreplay.
Plastic wrap during foreplay may seem odd at first, but keeping yourself safe should always be your main concern.
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It was a busy game for a defense that had its top three tacklers register 34 in the game. And somehow, they aren't tired at all. Johnson
said that he and Big 12 defensive player of the week Justin Springer never get tired on the field.
get harder than the games,
Johnson said.
"If you want water," he said,
"you better get it on the run."
While the defensive line and linebackers are having all the fun, cornerback Chris Harris is waiting for something to come his way. He has six tackles on the season and has yet to break up or
season, the defensive backs will get some work. Led by receiver DeAndre Brown, who has 165 yards and two touchdowns this season, the Golden Eagles passing offense is ranked 28th in the nation.
Brown had 85 yards and a touchdown against the Jayhawks last season, but Harris has a
I can use to my advantage in the game," Harris said.
But even the defensive front is glad to be back to playing against a normal offense.
"We had to change a lot of things," Agostinho said, "but I'm glad we're back to our normal defense."
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FOOTBALL
Reesing's book offers inside look
BY MIKE LAVIERI
mlavieri@kansan.com
mlavieri@kansan.com
thousands of fans attend football games on Saturdays. Few, however, know what the game's like on the other side of the stands.
The first chapter of the book covers Kansas' 2008 Orange Bowl win. Reeing vividly describes the day, as if he was writing moments after the final whistle blew.
"It's a lot of insight," Reesing said. "I talk about what players think during a game."
Former Jayhawk quarterback Todd Reesing gives readers a peek into life as a Kansas football player in his new book "Rising to New Heights."
Bob Snodgrass, CEO and publisher of Ascend Books, approached Reeing in the spring to write the book. Reeing said the book "came out of nowhere."
About three months later, Reeing and Pulliam started meeting. Reeing said it went surprisingly fast.
Reesing started working with co-author, Kent Pulliam, and the two finished the first draft in about two months.
A lot of the detail Reesing gives
Reeing did not write much about former coach Mark Mangino. Reeing said that the events took place during two games out of a four-year career. He briefly touches on how the team was affected by the Mangino investigation.
is based on his memory. He did not review game film, but he did double check box scores and the play-by-play for accuracy purposes.
The book gave Reesing an opportunity to talk about the highs of the 2007 season and the lows of 2009.
"I have nothing negative to say," Reesing said. "He was the only one to give me a chance."
In the forward of the book, former Kansas All-American quarterback John Hadl said, "Todd is probably the greatest quarterback we have ever had at Kansas."
Reesing took every advantage of that opportunity.
Reesing did not just perform on the field; he also excelled in the classroom.
He was humbled by the praise he received from professors. Finance professor Lisa Bergeron, who Reesing was a TA for, spoke very highly of Reesing. In the book she said Reesing did a good job balancing everything, even
with how busy he was.
Reesing's effort on the field was not enough to land him a job in the NFL. He signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League in May, but was released in June.
He was disappointed he did not get an opportunity at an NFL camp this summer. Of the 14 quarterbacks drafted, only Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan, had more career passing yards. Reeing, however, was the shortest of those in this draft class.
"You can't help your size, speed or how far you throw the ball," Reesing said. "The NFL is looking at physical statures and potential."
"It takes effort to make good grades and do well on the field," Reesing said.
Reeing is currently going between Lawrence and Austin and was at the Jayhawks first game versus North Dakota State.
Reesing's emotions were running high, who watched as a fan for the first time.
If Reesing cannot land a job in professional football, he said he hopes to use his finance and economics degree to stay in sports from a business standpoint.
He had to adjust his mindset from player to fan.
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Former quarterback Todd Reed signings autographs on the practice field before the game against North Dakota State. Reed's new book details what players thinking about during a game.
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piled into Arrowhead hoping for something great to happen so they could once again start their love-hate relationship with the team. But after their teams' victory Monday night, fans' Facebook statuses were consistently filled with excited game updates, and students discussed the game on campus while wearing Chiefs gear proudly.
While fans may have no idea how the rest of the season will go for the Chiefs, they have hope that will stand at least until the next game. The same thing will happen here at Kansas. I do not want to say that fans are a fickle bunch, but there is a large group of people who will jump the bandwagon after a victory and hop after a loss. In my book, this is pretty much unforgivable in sports. Someone recently told me that my game day rituals and yelling at the television does not affect how the team will play. Really? Did you need to crush my dreams of contributing to the 2008 National Championship or 2007 Orange Bowl victory? Okay, I know that all of that is true, but fans do make a difference. The coaches and athletes always thank the fans and call us the "greatest fans in college sports." At some base level I like to think they enjoy having up in the stands, hearing our cheers, feeling the hope and love for our college team.
So dear readers, think about this the next time you are planning your weekend around whether or not to go to the games. Renew that hope that we start the season with and get to the games. Cheer until you lose your voice, don all sorts of Mardi Gras beads and other spirited apparel and proudly wear the awkward tan lines you get from morning games. Give the team a chance. No matter what happens this season, we are still lajhawks and always will be. That is something to be proud of right there.
Edited by Michael Bednar