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COMMENTARY: New movie reminds audiences to pay attention to their mothers' advice, yet still live an independent life.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2007
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You are what you wear to games
No one lowes freedom of speech more than journalists. Especially journalists that support the KU basketball team. A little competitive spirit only brings out the best in people. However, when deriding a rival, the scale can go from funny to inappropriate in one sudden movement. For some, that movement was putting on a "Muck Fizzou" shirt.
The University Daily Kansan recently reported that the Student Athlete Advisory Committee is meeting to resolve the "Muck Fizzou" t-shirt issue. As reported, ESPN's College GameDay made it a point to not film students wearing the shirts.
Student fans represent the University to anyone watching the game on television. Many students go to great lengths and absurdities to get on camera. Seeing yourself or a friend on ESPN for 0.4 seconds is not only thrilling but allows automatic bragging rights for the rest of the semester. Knowing that wearing a "Muck Fizzou" shirt automatically takes you out of
the running for your five minutes of fame should be enough of a disincentive.
Recognizing your role as a representative of the University should be another. We don't need to take the low road, like our neighbors to the East.
Grandmothers and little kids go to the games. Yes, games are meant for the students, but those grandmothers may be alumni. Let's keep it as clean as possible in the stands, because Missouri will bring the dirt to the court.
It's easy to make fun of Missouri's basketball team. We're a smart campus. There are some savvy shirts out there. Let's get a little smarter and more appropriate with our insults. Wear the "Muck Fizzou" shirts around campus, but make a costume change when entering Allen Fieldhouse. We should let the basketball do the talking and attract more attention than the fans' wardrobe.
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I'm going to have frostbite before these stupid Park & Ride buses ever show up.
UDK, can you please bring back "Squirrel?"
I just hot-boxed inside of my acoustic guitar.
Does Spider-Man ever swing off of the bottom of helicopters?
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don't be afraid to use it. "I love you, but I don't want to discuss that with you." When she hears you use it often enough and sees that you're serious each time you say it, she'll eventually start to respect your wishes.
Dude, I was sitting next to Scooby-Doo, and he does not
Wait a minute, this isn't Safe
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"Damaged Circus" is awesome, and I want to have the cartoon-ies civil babies
don't be afraid to use it. "I love you, but I don't want to discuss that with you." When she hears you use it often enough and sees that you're serious each time you say it, she'll eventually start to respect your wishes.
Can we all take a second and stand and wave the wheat for evolution?
Next Saturday I have a date with a MU basketball player. Does it make me a traitor if he's just a
evolut
Teach for America: Sending the completely unqualified to the areas needing the most. Just because you can sit in Budig, in a lecture, doesn't mean you can teach.
To all the people who were staring at me, because I was wearing a ninja mask outside today. At least my face wasn't frozen. I looks like iw
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Scooby-Douchebag!
Is it wrong that I moved out of my house, because my two male roommates were sleeping together, and it really freaked me. . . . I think!
--don't be afraid to use it. "I love you, but I don't want to discuss that with you." When she hears you use it often enough and sees that you're serious each time you say it, she'll eventually start to respect your wishes.
out? I think
don't be afraid to use it. "I love you, but I don't want to discuss that with you." When she hears you use it often enough and sees that you're serious each time you say it, she'll eventually start to respect your wishes.
Cannonballs make everybody
Learn to stand up for yourself
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Six more weeks of winter? I'm going to kill that fucking ground.
Because I said so. What a lame excuse. What's bothersome about the phrase is most parents take advantage of it and use it too often.
Two things Kansas does not believe in: Evolution and self-melting snow.
don't be afraid to use it. "I love you, but I don't want to discuss that with you." When she hears you use it often enough and sees that you're serious each time you say it, she'll eventually start to respect your wishes.
DECONSTRUCTING MEDIA
You know the only thing I hate more than people who wear Ugg boots? People who wear fake
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If you don't like the inclement weather policy, learn how to drive in snow and ice
Apparently, they've never heard of anti-ice liquid in Law.
After Kansas just beat Nebraska like that, I don't even think I'd hook up with a Nebraska chick.
To the poor guy who lost $20 on campus: Thanks for the free
don't be afraid to use it. "I love you, but I don't want to discuss that with you." When she hears you use it often enough and sees that you're serious each time you say it, she'll eventually start to respect your wishes.
(Sound of toilet flushing.)
I can't afford a North Face coat, so I guess I'll just settle for a South Ass jacket and a pair of Fugg
--don't be afraid to use it. "I love you, but I don't want to discuss that with you." When she hears you use it often enough and sees that you're serious each time you say it, she'll eventually start to respect your wishes.
don't be afraid to use it. "I love you, but I don't want to discuss that with you." When she hears you use it often enough and sees that you're serious each time you say it, she'll eventually start to respect your wishes.
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The executives of Diane Keaton and Mandy Moore's new movie "Because I Said So" loved this phrase so much that they used it for the title.
Don't roll your eyes at your mother when she's giving you advice. Tell her you appreciate her suggestions on how to live your life and that you'll think about what she's said, but don't agree to anything she wants you to do. Instead, covertly change the subject to some thing else she enjoys talking about, like crazy Aunt Sue.
I digress. The movie is a great laugh for anyone who loves a good chick flick, but its cleverness is shown in Keaton's role as an overbearing mother to three grown women.
Gabriella Souza, editor
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Nicole Kelley, managing editor
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Patrick Ross, managing editor
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Courtney Hagen, opinion editor
The movie focuses on Daphne's (Keaton) relationship with Milly (Moore), the youngest of the three. The more Milly tells her mother to stop meddling in her life, the more her mother thinks she's doing the right thing by pushing her daughter into a relationship. After all, Daphne just wants her last single daughter to find a great guy
Gain control of your life by seeking approval from yourself instead of others. When you're self-confident, your mother's controlling tendencies won't bother you as much.
Natalie Johnson. associate opinion editor
864-4924 or johnson@kansas.edu
don't how many times I've seen mothers try to meddle with their child's love life. If it's not trying to set him or her up with someone new, it's making sure the guy or girl their child's dating is a suitable enough match.
Lindsey Shirak; business manager
864-4014 or lshirak@kansan.com
We all love our mothers, but why can't they just get it that we're capable of handling our own relationships? Luckily, there are a few simple techniques that can be used to help your mother stop over-stepping her welcome in your life.
And lastly, don't let your mother give you a guilt trip. You're an adult who living your own life, and you shouldn't feel guilty about living your life by your own rules.
Malcolm Gibson, general manager, news adviser 864-7667 or mgibson@kansan.com
Work on establishing boundaries with her right away. Make sure to be clear about which parts of your life you won't discuss with her. If she tries to bring up one of these subjects, remind her that it's off limits.
BY JODI ANN HOLOPIREK
KANSAN COLUMNIST
OPINION@KANSAN.COM
Jackie Schaffer, sales manager
864-4462 or ischafferjikansan.com
Even though this movie may have a trite title, it captures the overbearing mother role perfectly. Mothers are notorious for relentlessly badgering their children. I
Jennifer Weaver, sales and marketing adviser
864-7666 or jweaver@kansan.com
Learn the following phrase and
Holopirek is an Otis graduate student in journalism.
Courtney Hagen, opinion editor
864-4924 or chagen@kansan.com
KU v Nebraska game lacked sportsmanship
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After watching the Nebraska-Kansas basketball game, I was disgusted by the complete lack of class shown by your program. Why was
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After Kaun threw a shoulder to the ribs of Maric, injuring him to the point he had to sit out, you took a very comfortable lead for the rest of the game. Did you run the clock and put in all your bench players? No, you pushed the ball up
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>> COMMENTARY
Dole Institute offers delights
Never again will you be surrounded with a community of talented people dedicated to your education like this. Take advantage of all the resources available on campus, especially the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. If you are not visiting the Dole Institute at least once or twice a semester you are not getting the full value of your Jayhawk education.
BY LIZ STUEWE
Stuewe is a Lawrence junior in political science and American studies.
My favorite political science professor is always telling us to "use our resources" because we will never have opportunities outside of college like we do now. This is true at The University of Kansas. We have a wide variety of diverse opportunities at our fingertips. Many groups offer a unique experience that isn't merely a supplement to education.
BY LIZ STUEW
KANSAN COLUMNIST
OPINION@KANSAN.COM
One resource that is underused by students, staff and faculty at the University is the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. The institute was founded by longtime Kansas senator, presidential candidate and Viagra spokesperson Bob Dole. My personal political ideologies differ greatly from those of the conservative senator but, no matter your personal political persuasion, it is impossible not to have respect for his efforts to support civic education.
The institute offers several benefits for the layhawk nation. First is the amazing quality of speakers and fellows attracted to the institute. Former President Clinton, Madeleine Albright, Lt. Gen. David H. Petraeus, Leonard Pitts, Jr., Sen. Joe Biden, Phill Kline and many more have come to the Dole Institute to share their experiences and knowledge.
Secondly, the Dole Institute offers bi-weekly afternoon programs hosted by both Democratic and Republican fellows. This semester the fellows are former Missouri Governor Bob Holden and FEMA Florida Recovery Director Scott Morris. These "political power hours" offer students a chance to interact with and learn from some of the brightest minds in politics today. They're informal, informational and interesting. They're perfect for those of us who like to learn and network but these study groups have no tests, no homework and no stuffy professors.
Students can also directly get involved in the Dole Institute of Politics Student Advisory Board. It is open to all students on campus to give input to the staff and help with events.
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