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Kirsten Hudson

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Kansan.com exclusive: Eight quirky spring break destinations in Kansas

Eight Kansas locations give student travelers an opportunity to stay close to home and spend less money.

Good for you, bad for you

Holding in a sneeze.

That's disgusting: spitting

Dude, gross.

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Stuffing your face

Move over “you are what you eat.” The new saying is “you are who you eat with.”

That's disgusting: showerheads

Dude, gross.

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Good for you, bad for you: Antiperspirants

Sometimes it's hard to tell.

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That's disgusting: Acrylic nails

Dude. Gross.

Look at those guns

Five popular muscle-building supplements

Good for you/bad for you: hot showers

Sometimes it's hard to tell.

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Gettin' your PDA on

Sometimes it's nice to show a little affection in public, but too much of a good thing can be, well, too much.

Good for you, bad for you: Working out at night

Sometimes it's hard to tell.

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That's disgusting: Bad breath

Dude, gross.

Keying in on germs

The surfaces of public computer keyboards harbor hundreds of germs and bacteria. Ick.

That's disgusting

Drinking previously opened beverages

Good for you, bad for you

Listening to music while studying

Macho-Macho Man

Does going to the doctor make you less of a man?

That’s disgusting

Letting your pet sleep on the bed.

Good for you/bad for you

Watching late night shows could be disrupting your sleep.

Getting back in step

Dancing may not be my life anymore, but it will always be a part of it.

Good for you/Bad for you: Bagels

The truth about bagels and your health.

That's disgusting: Sharing makeup

Sharing makeup? Dude. Gross.

How to hunt for an apartment

Simplify your search for a place to live with these four easy steps, advice from experts and students' experiences.

Number of female meteorologists on the rise

This semester, more women are taking meteorology classes at the University. This reflects a national trend: a rise in the number of women in broadcast meteorology.

Hudson: Gone an entire day without complaining?

I hate feeling like I’m surrounded by complaints all the time.

Hudson: Get off your laptops and into your classes

Laptops in class do nothing but distract their owner and everyone around them.

Hudson: Policy forces travelers to pack it all in

Pretty soon passengers will be reduced to nothing more than standardized knapsacks to carry their belongings.

Hudson: DJ practice not something to be studied in library

Often in the library, I hear more muffled music playing than cell phones going off.

Hudson: Unprepared applicants cannot ‘wing’ job interview

Just saying “I’m a people person” is not going to cut it.

Hudson: New episodes a must

Writer’s strike threatens thwarts entertainment value.

Hudson: Holiday season brings more than gifts

Despite constant reminders, advertising by Watkins, some students still make excuses instead of getting their shots

Hudson: Twins share bond beyond appearances

Understanding between twins as basis of relationship

Hudson: Class size not solo factor in student learning

Active professors are most important in leading class of five or 500

Hudson: Technology connects globally, distances locally

Convenience of electronic communication makes real life contact more difficult

Hudson: Study abroad should offer more summer programs

Many students don’t want to stay for a semester

Money, homesickness and time are a few reasons why some students prefer to study abroad during the summer. However, not nearly as many summer programs are offered as semester or year-long programs.

Hudson: Out-of-state students hampered by steep tuition

More applicants could be gained from lower rate

Hudson: Open a book, open your mind

Television’s grasp on today’s society has hurt literature

Hudson: Broke? Don’t joke with law

Just because you’re on a college budget, doesn’t mean it’s OK to steal.

Hudson: Flying isn’t all it’s cracked up to be

The “convenience” of flying is lost at the security lines, the cramped seating and the security check points. The hassle is enough to spoil your vacation.