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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Guido the plumber and Michelangelo obtained their marble from the same quarry, but what each saw in the marble made the difference between a nobleman's sink and a brilliant sculpture."
KANSAN.com Thursday, February 11, 2010
Bob Kall
FACT OF THE DAY
The day after Thanksgiving is the busiest day for plumbers in the U.S.
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Casbah Market to close soon
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The cafe inside the downtown's organic grocery store has closed, and the market will close when the rest of the merchandise is sold.
Exhibit highlights Battle of Black Jack
The Lawrence Public Library is showing an exhibit that highlights Douglas County's ties to the Civil War.
A double-whammy at the Union this afternoon! It's the SUA Valentine's Day Open House from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., then Tea @ Three starting at 3 p.m.
What's going on today?
Student Union Activities will host the Valentines Day Open House "Love is in the Air" at 11 a.m. in the Traditions Area of the Kansas Union. The open house will feature a Build-A-Bear workshop, palm reading, trivia and snacks.
The Engineering and Computer Science Career Fair will be from noon to 4 p.m. in Kansas Union Ballroom. Students are advised to research companies and agencies they are interested in, dress professionally and bring multiple copies of their resumes.
FRIDAY
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Feb. 12
SATURDAY
The Sabatin Multicultural Resource Center will host the Tunnel of Oppression, an interactive exhibit into the various types of oppression within society and the campus community, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours start on the hour and last about 30 minutes.
- The play "KU Confidential" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the William Inga Memorial Theatre in Murphy Hall. Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for the public and $14 senior citizens.
KU Opera will present the play "The Rake's Progress" at 7:30 p.m., in the Robert Baustian Theatre of Murphy Hall. Tickets are $5 for students and senior citizens and $10 for the public.
- SUA will screen the film "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" at 8 p.m. in the Woodruff Auditorium of the Kansas Union. Tickets are $2 with a KU student ID, $3 for the general public andfree with Student Saver card.
MONDAY
Feb.13
SUNDAY
Feb.15
The Office of Multicultural Affairs will host "Black Jeopardy," a trivia game to test students' knowledge of black history topics at 7:30 p.m. in the Gridiron Room of the Burge Union.
Feb.14
The KU School of Music will present a visiting artist workshop with trombonist Ron Barron at 4:30 p.m. in the Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall. The workshop is free.
TUESDAY
Feb.16
The Department of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity will offer a time management workshop at 9.a.m. in Room 204 of Joseph R. Pearson Hall.
- Student Health Services will host the Wellness Fair, "Preparing for a Healthier U" from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the lobby area of the Watson Library.
Chinese New Year
Valentine's Day
WEDNESDAY
Feb.17
Milton Wendland will present the seminar "Falling from Kansas: On Aliens, Witches and the Sinthomosexual" at 3:30 p.m. in the Seminar Room of the Hall Center.
- Reza Aslan will present "How to Win a Cosmic War: God, Globalization & the War on Terror" at 7 p.m. in Hansen Hall of the Dole Institute of Politics.
COOL CLASSES The Dark Side of Satire
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BY BRENDAN ALLEN
Death. Abuse. Violence. These topics are considered depressing, perverse and uncomfortable by some. Even fewer might consider them to be humorous.
Pope uses this initial activity to set the tone for the discussions to come.
"I think that when you approach it in that way, they know it's going to be dark," she said. "There are some serious topics treated in a very funny way."
However, in the English 203 class, "The Dark Side of Satire," being amused by these subjects isn't only encouraged — it's often an integrated component of the course material. In the class, lecturer Nicole Pope pushes students to question the boundaries of what themes are socially acceptable to discuss, or even further, to laugh at.
This is Pope's sixth semester teaching the class, and she finds ways to keep the material fresh.
"On the first day of class I say, 'OK, let's brainstorm topics that are taboo. Topics that you wouldn't normally discuss in polite company," Pope said. "And we come up with various unmentioned— everything from sexual abuse to masturbation. I tell them, 'Look, at some point in this semester, this topic may come up in class.'"
Professor Nicole Pope discusses important points of a reading assigned to her class Tuesday morning. Pope teaches "The Dark Side of Satine," a course in the English department,
Class Number - English 203
Offered - One class, both fall and spring semesters
On any day, students may find themselves watching clips from cartoons such as "The Venture Bros" or "South Park" as well as reading selections that include Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis."
"She uses a lot of mixed media," Asmussen said, "I think it's pretty kick ass."
Laura Asmussen, a sophomore from Agar, S. D., finds the combination of contemporary and classic examples compelling.
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"She keeps the lectures really fresh," Conrad said. "Everyone has a chance to insert their opinions."
It's precisely this give-and-take method between classmates that Conrad enjoys participating in.
"It gives you a chance to have a lot of involvement," Conrad said. "Reacting off what other people throw out there. Working off of each other is a good way to learn."
Through these discussions, Pope hopes to touch on ground that a straight lecture might not cover.
"I like it when people say something goes too far," Pope said. "We talk about the writer's intentions, what they are trying to say."
But the conversations aren't only for the students' benefit. Pope often finds herself exposed to new content as well.
"They do a lot of field work for me in finding real examples," Pope said. "I show
them works they may have never seen before"
This exploration of topics keeps both Pope and her students yearning for more.
"It's an honor to teach this class," she said. "I consistently get a great group of students. They're always so open-minded and eager to share."
Pope's students share her sentiments about the class.
"I would definitely say to take it," Conrad said of the course. "It's a great learning experience and a fun overall class. There's never a dull moment."
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