Glad I'm not a frat kid! Poor Jason Wren, if only he grew up around smart and supportive people, he would be alive today. Greek culture is such vapid and pointless horse crap.
My heart goes out to the Wrens. My disdain is for greek culture and the culture of the wealthy students - both in high school and college.
It takes money, a bunch of bro dudes, and a sense of irresponsibility to have this happen.
There was a loyal opposition for 12 years to counter the greeks, they last ran in Spring 07. Greeks were 100 votes away from being defeated in 09. It hasn't always been this way. RenewKU was a joke compared to the fervor we used to have! I am no longer involved or endorse either coalition, but the history of Student Senate is so deep. SPQR would do well to study the history and see what has and has not worked.
It's important that KU remains agile and able to respond to such scenarios. If there WAS a shooter in the hall, I now know that KU knows how to appropriately respond. The text message and email system was great. Especially the rumor control messages, making sure fear did not get out of hand. The thorough search of the building, and alerting everyone to know what to look out for, gave everyone peace of mind. The media obsession is great for KU - potential students, parents, and the community can and should be aware of the ups and downs of KU's response to these things.
See, the thing is, where is the choice in a draft?
Give me the choice to leave the country or join the draft. Simple as that. Deport me to anywhere else, don't throw a gun in my hand and say I am serving my people.
Of course the story forgets to mention the UDK collects over a million dollars a year in ad revenue from bars, beer companies, cell phone folks and the like. $83,000 isn't that much in comparison.
Again - if the UDK took the time to report what the ALL speakers said - including the POSITIVE speakers in Finance committee, the people would be more informed and understand the reasons for the cut. They are not reporting this issue objectively - or even reporting on the other newsworthy events from yesterday. Q&A lost a lot of money. KU Student Farm didn't get any money. These are important. But, in traditional self-important reporting, neither have been reported on.
The sloppy and biased journalism that The Kansan is pushing out regarding this issue is further evidence we need to sever ties with them.
ladymay: do you know how many scientists, engineers, and architects do work on campus for their profession FOR FREE? Sorry that not every internship can be paid. I'll keep doing my 10-20 hours of unpaid research a week, gladly, for my own benefit. If you /need/ money to do what you love, well, maybe you don't love it that much.
Pantheon, you can't expect our representitives to express our views! They are looking out for our best interests! Remember: we can't make these choices ourselves, they must be made for us. I <3 the police state.
Student's memory honored among Greeks
Glad I'm not a frat kid! Poor Jason Wren, if only he grew up around smart and supportive people, he would be alive today. Greek culture is such vapid and pointless horse crap.
My heart goes out to the Wrens. My disdain is for greek culture and the culture of the wealthy students - both in high school and college.
It takes money, a bunch of bro dudes, and a sense of irresponsibility to have this happen.
April 13, 2012 at 3:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
SPQR and KUnited address students’ concerns at Q&A
There was a loyal opposition for 12 years to counter the greeks, they last ran in Spring 07. Greeks were 100 votes away from being defeated in 09. It hasn't always been this way. RenewKU was a joke compared to the fervor we used to have! I am no longer involved or endorse either coalition, but the history of Student Senate is so deep. SPQR would do well to study the history and see what has and has not worked.
April 11, 2012 at 10:20 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Letter: Believe it or not, taxes benefit everyone
I don't mind taxes. I care about social services and our country more than I care about my personal money stash. This article is spot on.
December 7, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Suspect in McCollum incident turns himself in
It's important that KU remains agile and able to respond to such scenarios. If there WAS a shooter in the hall, I now know that KU knows how to appropriately respond. The text message and email system was great. Especially the rumor control messages, making sure fear did not get out of hand. The thorough search of the building, and alerting everyone to know what to look out for, gave everyone peace of mind. The media obsession is great for KU - potential students, parents, and the community can and should be aware of the ups and downs of KU's response to these things.
May 4, 2010 at 11:58 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Letter to the Editor: No pride in draft dodging
See, the thing is, where is the choice in a draft?
Give me the choice to leave the country or join the draft. Simple as that. Deport me to anywhere else, don't throw a gun in my hand and say I am serving my people.
April 26, 2010 at 11:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Student Senate launches campaigns
"Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job."
-Douglas Adams
March 11, 2010 at 11:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Students propose late-night downtown hot dog stand
This is a great idea. Go for it!
March 11, 2010 at 11:34 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Senate Finance Committee passes cuts to media fee
Of course the story forgets to mention the UDK collects over a million dollars a year in ad revenue from bars, beer companies, cell phone folks and the like. $83,000 isn't that much in comparison.
Again - if the UDK took the time to report what the ALL speakers said - including the POSITIVE speakers in Finance committee, the people would be more informed and understand the reasons for the cut. They are not reporting this issue objectively - or even reporting on the other newsworthy events from yesterday. Q&A lost a lot of money. KU Student Farm didn't get any money. These are important. But, in traditional self-important reporting, neither have been reported on.
The sloppy and biased journalism that The Kansan is pushing out regarding this issue is further evidence we need to sever ties with them.
March 11, 2010 at 11:28 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Senate Finance Committee passes cuts to media fee
ladymay: do you know how many scientists, engineers, and architects do work on campus for their profession FOR FREE? Sorry that not every internship can be paid. I'll keep doing my 10-20 hours of unpaid research a week, gladly, for my own benefit. If you /need/ money to do what you love, well, maybe you don't love it that much.
March 11, 2010 at 9:24 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Parkinson signs bill to ban K2
Pantheon, you can't expect our representitives to express our views! They are looking out for our best interests! Remember: we can't make these choices ourselves, they must be made for us. I <3 the police state.
March 11, 2010 at 9:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )