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Opinion THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2014
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--cine for men, all students should consider the responsible option of getting vaccinated to protect themselves and their sexual partners from the dangerous disease.
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--cine for men, all students should consider the responsible option of getting vaccinated to protect themselves and their sexual partners from the dangerous disease.
Hey dude smoking a joint outside Budig: nice try, but the nose knows
I'm sure I smell like a filthy hippie.
--cine for men, all students should consider the responsible option of getting vaccinated to protect themselves and their sexual partners from the dangerous disease.
Now that (sex) I covered the (drunk) basic necessities of getting (high) in (sex) the FFA, (sex) can I get in it now (sex)?
--cine for men, all students should consider the responsible option of getting vaccinated to protect themselves and their sexual partners from the dangerous disease.
Hey, next week is no good for me. The Jonas Brothers are in town
--cine for men, all students should consider the responsible option of getting vaccinated to protect themselves and their sexual partners from the dangerous disease.
No, I don't want your number.
There are squirrels in the roof above my room back home. Nothing like trying to sleep and hearing squirrels mate above your head.
--cine for men, all students should consider the responsible option of getting vaccinated to protect themselves and their sexual partners from the dangerous disease.
Pro tip: Turning your crappy music up like crazy doesn't make it any less crazy.
--cine for men, all students should consider the responsible option of getting vaccinated to protect themselves and their sexual partners from the dangerous disease.
Could my roommates be any weirder?
--cine for men, all students should consider the responsible option of getting vaccinated to protect themselves and their sexual partners from the dangerous disease.
Gentleman: Trying to hit two birds with one stone does not work. Especially when the birds are best friends.
--cine for men, all students should consider the responsible option of getting vaccinated to protect themselves and their sexual partners from the dangerous disease.
I never want to go to my high school reunion.
--cine for men, all students should consider the responsible option of getting vaccinated to protect themselves and their sexual partners from the dangerous disease.
Keep your hands off my momma and my Doritos!
--cine for men, all students should consider the responsible option of getting vaccinated to protect themselves and their sexual partners from the dangerous disease.
--cine for men, all students should consider the responsible option of getting vaccinated to protect themselves and their sexual partners from the dangerous disease.
I'm being bombarded with pro-panda propaganda. I wish those stupid animals would go extinct already.
--cine for men, all students should consider the responsible option of getting vaccinated to protect themselves and their sexual partners from the dangerous disease.
I fought a panda once. They got a little closer to extinction on that day.
--cine for men, all students should consider the responsible option of getting vaccinated to protect themselves and their sexual partners from the dangerous disease.
Nothing says"I love you" like cheap jewelry.
--cine for men, all students should consider the responsible option of getting vaccinated to protect themselves and their sexual partners from the dangerous disease.
2ajama Jeans: you will be mv downfall.
I think there's a homeless man sleeping in Watson.
--cine for men, all students should consider the responsible option of getting vaccinated to protect themselves and their sexual partners from the dangerous disease.
Why the hell would anyone wear heels to class...idiots
--cine for men, all students should consider the responsible option of getting vaccinated to protect themselves and their sexual partners from the dangerous disease.
My boyfriend plays Warhammer and I love him just the same.
EDITORIAL BOARD
Shared responsibility a must in all sexual relationships
With the recent release of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vac
The creation of a HPV vaccine for men emphasizes that women are not the only ones who should be concerned with seeking protection from the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the majority of sexually active men and women get HPV at some point in their lives.
Generally, it is assumed that sexual liability rests with the woman. This is not the case. People infected with HPV rarely experience symptoms. The lack of symptoms means there is an increased risk of passing it on to a partner, because many don't know they have the disease.
Although symptoms can be minimal, men are still at risk for getting genital warts, penile cancer, anal cancer and cancer of the throat. Women run a high risk of developing cancers of the cervix, vagina or vulva.
Dr. Robert Brown, a physician at Watkins Memorial Health Center, said he frequently has men come in who have bumps that turn out to be genital warts. At times the warts can be pronounced and hard to get rid of. The vaccine is a good way to prevent this prevalent problem.
Men should be as equally concerned about contracting and spreading HPV as women are. Getting vaccinated is something men should consider doing to protect themselves and any future sexual partners from contracting a disease.
The Food and Drug Administration approved the Gardasil vaccine for men last year, but the vaccination has been on the market for women since 2006. Gardasil is the only cervical cancer vaccine that helps protect against four types of HPV. Two of the types cause 70 percent of cervical cancer cases. Two more types cause 90 percent of genital wart cases.
According to the New England Journal of Medicine, approximately 60 percent of female students will become infected with HPV while in college. These statistics should be as scary for men as they are for women; the "60 percent of female students" could include the woman with whom you are having sex.
It is important to be as responsible as your sexual partner, and this vaccine provides that chance. It takes two to tango, but women and men should both take the lead.
Now that this type of defense is available for anyone on campus, it is another opportunity for students to practice safer sex.
Men and women need to research this vaccine to decide if it is worthwhile for them.
Stefanie Penn for the Editorial Board
The Gardasil vaccine for both men and women is available at the Watkins Memorial Health Center, 1200 Schwegler Drive.
EDITORIAL CARTOON
IS THIS THING GOING TO RUN THE SAME WAY
NICHOLAS SAMBALUK
SCIENTIFIC HEALTH
Genetically modified food needs support
Genetic engineering. The words are frightening enough without their
enough without their relentlessly malicious portrayal in popular science fiction, from Aldous Huxley's novel "Brave New World" to the film "Gattaca." Similar to the fears that these stories invoke, the use of genetic modification in agriculture grows, and its consumers have become increasingly wary. The manipulation of DNA is not a grim vision of a dangerous future, but rather, a key component of human progress
GM foods have been an integral part of human agriculture for thousands of years. Humans have selectively bred crops since the first farms were tilled. The modern genetic technology to introduce novel DNA is simply the next step.
Genetically modified (GM) foods are not a single, simple product, but are immensely complex. There are many ways to modify the genetics of agriculture, with many different objectives.
Genetic engineering isn't always about growing bigger crops. Many foods are engineered to provide vitamins, proteins or other nutrients that many impoverished people have little access to otherwise. The genetic modification of foods is so diverse and complex that few people should have the
Sai the Science Guy
Yet, many claim that the introduction of GM food is dangerous to humans, and the consumption of the foreign proteins artificially introduced could lead to harmful or allergic reactions.
hubris to claim to be against it all together
However, scientists work to ensure this is not the case; the foreign genes that are introduced are rigorously tested for safe human consumption. In fact, many "natural" unmodified crops may be even more dangerous.
BY SAI FOLMSBEE
stlmsbee@lanpan.com
Furthermore, scientists are researching ways to decrease the naturally harmful components of food by genetic modification, such as creating a strain of peanuts without the proteins that induce fatal anaphylactic shock.
Some critics of GM foods claim artificial plants harm the environment. Yet, many GM crops have much higher yields and can grow in harsher climates, thus requiring
less farmland to support a population. This translates into less deforestation, more efficient farming, and, often, less pesticides. A world supported entirely by natural plant species would almost certainly require mass deforestation.
Finally, GM foods have faced trying political setbacks. GM crops typically have patents, which makes it difficult for developing nations to utilize the technology and reap the benefits. However, this does not detract from the scientific safety and efficacy shown in this agricultural technology.
GM foods are still part of human technological progress towards better living, and generosity with such crucial advances should be shared globally. But this is a political, not a scientific, problem.
GM food are the future of agriculture, and their potential for reducing hunger around the globe cannot be denied. Instead of rejecting the entirety of genetically modified foods, we should work to promote research and development of such new forms of agriculture, to ensure that human farming is safe for both the consumers and the environment.
Folmsbee is a senior from Topeka in neurobiology.
FASHION
Experiment with menswear
When it comes to "business casual," women have the luxury of many options in the world of dresses, skirts, suits, tights, pants, heels and blazers. Guys, on the other hand, have it tough.
At every formal function I attend almost every male is wearing some variation of a button-up dress shirt, slacks and dress shoes. This look has become quite the staple in menswear, and for dress occasions men tend to stick with this basic uniform.
Time to mix it up, boys.
When at a formal event, interview or even in an office, it can be difficult for men to set themselves apart from everyone else, especially if they are all dressed the same. But there is no need to fall into the depths of wardrobe monotony. Just follow a few basic rules, and be willing to experiment.
Pants are pretty much the standard bottoms for formal dressing. But shorts are acceptable when weather appropriate. Cargos are never formal attire. Keep it simple with a straight-legged dress pant, tailored to the correct length between the top and sole of the shoe and iron a pleat for sophistication.
Depending on the companion shirt, pants don't have to be solid. A small, understated pattern such as a two-toned herringbone or thin pintripe says a little extra creativity was put into the wardrobe. To keep cool when wearing pants on hot days, try a light sewer-sucker or linen. But, be careful; these fabrics can wrinkle easily.
A button-up dress shirt, though a safe bet, is not required to look dressy. But, don't always go with the popular, drab solids like grays and dark blue. Try a bright, cheery color like pale pink, yellow, pumpkin or mint green. An oxford with a pattern goes a long way. A simple checker, plaid or stripe will make any outfit unique and will show off originality.
The Hemline
BY ALEX ESPOSITO
aesposito@kansan.com
An alternative to the oxford is a nice, lightweight sweater. A pullover looks professional with solids, a light cable knit or classic prints like argyle. Pair a crewneck with a blazer or a v-neck over an oxford and tie. This look also looks great with a sweater vest
Being a man doesn't eliminate the opportunity to accessorize. A belt is a must, but don't just turn to solid brown or black leather; show style with braided leather or a patterned canvas belt.
A tie can take an outfit to the next level, but make sure it is tied correctly, is the proper length right above the belt and matches the outfit. It's time to graduate from clip-ons and zipper ties. Brooksbrothers.com has tutorials for a variety of knots, if still unsure on how to tie a tie. If a tie's too formal, consider experimenting with bowties in fun prints and colors.
Use shoes to show off personality. Instead of the standard pair of laced dress shoes, try a pair of loafers. If the occasion permits, experiment with a dressy pair of Converses in leather or a professional print to add some fun and humor to the look.
Fashion, even for men's business casual, is all about self-expression. Be bold. Just remember the two vital rules of business casual: Iron clothes, and always wear dress socks.
Esposito is a sophomore from Overland Park in film and journalism.
The game.
The best part of the Super Bowl:
BY JOEL PETTERSON
petterson@kansan.com
I like the E*Trade baby as much as anyone. I've already spent a solid hour replaying his airplane commercial. Traveling business-babies just don't get old.
Even so, the enjoyment I get from the financially-inclined baby doesn't measure up to the incredible, hold-your-breath, "did-their-really-just-happen?" moments of the Super Bowl itself. Take moments such as David Ytree's 2008 helmet-catch two years ago, Adam Vinatier's last-second, game-winning field goal in 2002 and, of course, Tracy Porter's fourth-quarter interception that sent the city of New Orleans into a drunken championship frenzy on Sunday.
It is moments such as these on a stage as big as the Super Bowl that make the game more important and entertaining than commercials, even those with a talking baby.
Unless he's playing football.
If we can get a bunch of talking babies to play football, I'll never watch anything else again.
The ads.
BY BEN COHEN
bcohen@kansan.com
Let me just start off with this important note: I love football. I love it more than any other sport But the Super Bowl just kind of bores me.
Last year, I was certain Pittsburgh would win even when Arizona was making big plays. And there's always the sad feeling that there won't be any more football for several months after the game ends.
Luckily, the spectacle of the official end of the NFL season is great in other respects. The commercials are always the most fun part. Horses do funny things in the service of beer companies, awesome movie trailers are premiered and Tim Tebow tries to tell us that abortions are bad. I mean, the poor guy needs to be remembered during a pro football game somehow.
The Saints may have taken the trophy. But, the real winner was—as always—Budweiser.
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