Skip to main content
Culture Health Sanity About

The University of Kansas' student magazine

  • 19°
    • Lawrence, KS (66045)

      Today

      Plentiful sunshine. High 46F. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts possible..

      Tonight

      Clear skies. Low 9F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.

      Updated: February 2, 2023 @ 6:00 am

    • Full Forecast
  • Home
  • Culture
    • Quick Q
    • Listen When
    • Voices
    • Chalk Talk
  • Life
    • This or That
    • No, You're Not Dying
    • How it feels
    • How we met
  • Experience
    • Do This
    • Drink This
    • Eat This
    • We Do it For You
  • Features
  • Essays
  • About
MENU

CHALK TALK

CHALK TALK
Chalkmagazine

CHALK TALK

  • Compiled by CHALK Staff
  • Nov 7, 2019

We took the most outrageous conversations you've had in front of us and put them online. You're welcome!

+3
Q&A with Mary Klayder; 57 study abroad programs and counting

Q&A with Mary Klayder; 57 study abroad programs and counting

  • Sophia Misle
  • May 11, 2022

CHALK writer Sophia Misle talks with Dr. Mary Klayder, a study abroad and travel aficionado at KU.

+3
Quick Q with a Creative: Anna St. Pierre

Quick Q with a Creative: Anna St. Pierre

  • Miranda Horn
  • Apr 12, 2022

CHALK writer Miranda Horn chats with Anna St. Pierre, a small business owner with over 2,000 scrunchie sales under her belt. 

How it feels to sleep with your brother's best friend

How it feels to sleep with your brother's best friend

  • By Katie* as told by Anna Bohlmann
  • Feb 27, 2022

After a night out visiting her brother, a TCU sophomore takes a risk when she catches his best friend's eye and does the unthinkable -- but says she'd do it again. This is what it feels like to sleep with someone you're not supposed to. 

+3
How it feels to come out online

How it feels to come out online

  • Lauren Fee as told by Miranda Horn
  • Feb 24, 2022

One girl shares her story of coming out with her partner online to all their friends, family and followers.

+3
Two friends turn thrifting into a business, Sustain with Taste

Two friends turn thrifting into a business, Sustain with Taste

  • Faith Maddox | @faaithica
  • Oct 25, 2021

Skylar Helm and Bella Contreras of Kansas City, Missouri, started a Kansas City-based vintage clothing company in 2020, with the goal of creating sustainable, affording clothing. 

+2
Quick Q with a Creative: Josie Safir

Quick Q with a Creative: Josie Safir

  • Sam Kricsfeld | @SammyGKricsfeld
  • May 7, 2021

CHALK writer Sam Kricsfeld interviews Josie Safir, a freshman from Overland Park and co-author of a children's book titled A Special Gift. 

Studying for finals? Let CHALK provide your tunes

Studying for finals? Let CHALK provide your tunes

  • Valerie Soto | @ValerieSoto24
  • May 4, 2021

CHALK's 2021 finals playlist will put you in the mood to get those assignments done and end the semester on a high note. 

+3
KU’s virtual zine club encourages creativity for social justice

KU’s virtual zine club encourages creativity for social justice

  • Alicia Marksberry | @aliciamarksb
  • Apr 26, 2021

CHALK writer Alicia Marksberry breaks down the history of zines and talks with members of KU's zine club about its use as a virtual creative outlet during the pandemic. 

+2
Campus Couture: Cohesive colors

Campus Couture: Cohesive colors

  • Elizabeth Walters and Cate Manning | @Eliz__Walters and @catemanning
  • Apr 21, 2021

KU freshman Mekenna Whitney advises others to care more about personal sense of style than keeping up with trends. She wears clothes that bring her joy and comfort. 

3:37
Filmmakers roundtable: Local filmmakers share their experiences with COVID-19

Filmmakers roundtable: Local filmmakers share their experiences with COVID-19

  • Braden Shaw | @ByBradenShaw
  • Apr 19, 2021

CHALK writer Braden Shaw sits down with some local filmmakers to discuss their triumphs and trials they've faced in the industry during the pandemic. 

+2
Quick Q with a Creative: Niya McAdoo

Quick Q with a Creative: Niya McAdoo

  • Caroline McCone | @carolineonfilm
  • Apr 12, 2021

Kansan multimedia editor Caroline McCone interviews Niya McAdoo, a senior studying African and African American studies. McAdoo is also a visual artist.  

Campus Couture: Skating style

Campus Couture: Skating style

  • Elizabeth Walters | @Eliz__Walters
  • Apr 9, 2021

Jaycee Mayfield, a graduate student at KU, combines influence from skating, local artists and their Native tribes into their style. 

+7
Resin jewelry: A new trend with dangerous drawbacks

Resin jewelry: A new trend with dangerous drawbacks

  • Alicia Marksberry | @aliciamarksb
  • Apr 7, 2021

At the height of the pandemic, when students spent their days quarantining in their homes, there was a spike in creativity. CHALK writer Alicia Marksberry looks into the trend of making jewelry with resin with the help of two student jewelry-makers. 

Quick Q with a Creative: Erika Lobati

Quick Q with a Creative: Erika Lobati

  • Caroline McCone | @carolineonfilm
  • Mar 24, 2021

Kansan writer Caroline McCone interviews Erika Lobati, a junior from Springfield, Missouri, who is a writer that creates and performs spoken word poetry.

Campus Couture: Second-hand style

Campus Couture: Second-hand style

  • Elizabeth Walters | @Eliz__Walters
  • Mar 24, 2021

KU freshman Wairimu “Mimu” Mbogori shops primarily second-hand and said finding pieces you like at thrift stores just takes patience. 

+3
'We’re all united by cars': KU Car Club brings together campus car enthusiasts

'We’re all united by cars': KU Car Club brings together campus car enthusiasts

  • Sam Kricsfeld | @SammyGKricsfeld
  • Mar 19, 2021

When the KU Car Club needed a faculty sponsor, Chancellor Doug Girod, a car enthusiast himself, offered to help. The club brings car fans together for shows and charity events.

+2
Campus Couture: Embracing femininity

Campus Couture: Embracing femininity

  • Elizabeth Walters | @Eliz__Walters
  • Mar 10, 2021

KU freshman Alina Matejkowski dresses in what makes her feel most confident and encourages people to style themselves according to what they want - not what is popular or trendy. 

Off the Record: 'Fleabag,' Roblox concerts and looking ahead

Off the Record: 'Fleabag,' Roblox concerts and looking ahead

  • Nicole Dolan, Taylor Worden, Wyatt Hall | @ChalkMagazine
  • Nov 24, 2020

As the semester comes to an end, hosts Nicole Dolan, Taylor Worden and Wyatt Hall chat on this season's Off the Record finale about "Fleabag," the semester and what is yet to come in spring 2021.

+4
The Harry Styles phenomenon

The Harry Styles phenomenon

  • Ashley Zellers | @stellarzellers
  • Nov 23, 2020

As Harry Styles made history as the first male to grace the cover of American Vogue, CHALK contributor Ashley Zellers spoke to KU students about what Harry Styles means to them. 

What to Watch this Week: 'His Dark Materials' and 'Run'

What to Watch this Week: 'His Dark Materials' and 'Run'

  • Wyatt Hall | @thewyatthall15
  • Nov 16, 2020

This week brings the premiere of the second season of "His Dark Materials," a new show starring Billie Piper, a Hulu reboot of "Animaniacs" and a new movie. 

New Music Monday: AC/DC, Phoebe Bridgers and Maggie Rogers

New Music Monday: AC/DC, Phoebe Bridgers and Maggie Rogers

  • Paul Samberg | @phsam16
  • Nov 16, 2020

This week, AC/DC returns with a new album, Phoebe Bridgers and Maggie Rogers bring an acoustic cover of "Iris."

+4
Spencer Museum of Art’s 'Conference of the Birds' features student sculptures

Spencer Museum of Art’s 'Conference of the Birds' features student sculptures

  • Ashley Zellers | @stellarzellers
  • Nov 11, 2020

Thirteen sculptures are set up around Marvin Grove in a collection titled "Conference of Birds," made by various KU student artists.

+2
Voices: ‘A Black woman on a really white campus’

Voices: ‘A Black woman on a really white campus’

  • Nicole Asbury | @NicoleAsbury
  • Nov 10, 2020

Antonette Gichohu, a senior computer science major, shares her experiences in her major and at KU.

What to Watch this Week: 'The Crown,' 'Industry' and 'A Teacher'

What to Watch this Week: 'The Crown,' 'Industry' and 'A Teacher'

  • Wyatt Hall | @thewyatthall15
  • Nov 9, 2020

This week sees the premiere of HBO's new movie "Industry," FX and Hulu's 10-episode series "A Teacher," and the fourth season of Netflix's "The Crown."

New Music Monday: Miley Cyrus, 2 Chainz and Paloma Mami

New Music Monday: Miley Cyrus, 2 Chainz and Paloma Mami

  • Paul Samberg | @phsam16
  • Nov 9, 2020

This week, listen to 2 Chainz' newest single, a Miley Cyrus remix and Paloma Mami's newest single.

Off the Record: A 'Golden' light amid the darkness

Off the Record: A 'Golden' light amid the darkness

  • Nicole Dolan, Taylor Worden, Wyatt Hall | @ChalkMagazine
  • Nov 5, 2020

Harry Styles, the 2020 election, stress and seasonal depression are some of the topics discussed in the latest episode of "Off the Record," a CHALK Magazine podcast.

+3
'Emily in Paris': Cliché or feel-good?

'Emily in Paris': Cliché or feel-good?

  • Abby McCoy | @AbigailLMcCoy
  • Nov 5, 2020

The new Netflix show "Emily in Paris" has a few flaws, but overall has a good concept, says CHALK writer Abby McCoy.

What to Watch this Week: Election relief

What to Watch this Week: Election relief

  • Wyatt Hall | @thewyatthall15
  • Nov 2, 2020

For Election Day, consider watching a comedic take on it with Trevor Noah or Stephen Colbert and after that, take your mind off the outcome with a new HBO series or Toronto Film Fest movie, writes CHALK columnist Wyatt Hall.

New Music Monday: Ariana Grande, Freddie Gibbs and Busta Rhymes

New Music Monday: Ariana Grande, Freddie Gibbs and Busta Rhymes

  • Paul Samberg | @phsam16
  • Nov 2, 2020

This week in New Music Monday, CHALK writer Paul Samberg covers new music from Ariana Grande, Freddie Gibbs and Busta Rhymes.

CHALK's picks for spooky flicks

CHALK's picks for spooky flicks

  • Taylor Worden | @taynoelle7
  • Oct 30, 2020

CHALK staff share their favorite spooky movies to celebrate Halloween.

Off the Record: Seasonal depression and true crime spookies

Off the Record: Seasonal depression and true crime spookies

  • Nicole Dolan, Taylor Worden, Wyatt Hall | @ChalkMagazine
  • Oct 29, 2020

Seasonal depression and true crime stories are just some of the topics discussed in the newest episode of "Off the Record," a CHALK Magazine podcast. 

What to Read this Week: Timeless horror

What to Read this Week: Timeless horror

  • Faith Maddox | @FaithMaddox & Taylor Worden | @ taynoelle7
  • Oct 27, 2020

Thirsting for timeless horror? CHALK editor Taylor Worden and CHALK contributor Faith Maddox recommend three books that peer into pre-20th-century horror with characters that we know and love (or fear).

What to Watch this Week: "Train to Busan" and the return of Baby Yoda

What to Watch this Week: "Train to Busan" and the return of Baby Yoda

  • Wyatt Hall | @thewyatthall15
  • Oct 26, 2020

This week, you can watch the sequel to "Train to Busan," season two of the "Mandalorian" and the duo Simon Pegg and Nick Frost in a new Amazon Prime show, "Truth Seekers."

New Music Monday: Bruce Springsteen, Ty Dolla $ign and Zedd

New Music Monday: Bruce Springsteen, Ty Dolla $ign and Zedd

  • Paul Samberg | @phsam16
  • Oct 26, 2020

This week, Bruce Springsteen drops a new album and Ty Dolla $ign drops a new, mostly forgettable album, CHALK correspondent Paul Samberg writes.

Off the Record: Being a people person during a pandemic

Off the Record: Being a people person during a pandemic

  • Nicole Dolan, Taylor Worden, Wyatt Hall | @KansanNews
  • Oct 22, 2020

On this episode of "Off the Record," hosts Wyatt Hall, Nicole Dolan and Taylor Worden share spooky ghost stories before delving into the challenges of being a people person in the current socially distanced world. 

What to Read This Week: Readings on decolonization

What to Read This Week: Readings on decolonization

  • Faith Maddox | @FaithMaddox
  • Oct 20, 2020

In this edition of "What to Read This Week," CHALK writer Faith Maddox suggests articles that give an introduction to the concept of "decolonization."

What to Watch this Week: 'The Undoing,' 'Bad Hair,' and David Letterman

What to Watch this Week: 'The Undoing,' 'Bad Hair,' and David Letterman

  • Wyatt Hall | @thewyatthall15
  • Oct 19, 2020

This week, CHALK writer Wyatt Hall covers a new talk show from David Letterman, a new horror comedy, a Bill Murray movie and a new thriller series. 

New Music Monday: Lana Del Rey, Kanye West and Pearl Jam

New Music Monday: Lana Del Rey, Kanye West and Pearl Jam

  • Paul Samberg | @phsam16
  • Oct 19, 2020

This week, CHALK writer Paul Samberg covers a disappointing new Kanye West song, a Pearl Jam single, James Blake's four-song EP and a new Lana Del Rey single.

Off the Record: Music that means the most

Off the Record: Music that means the most

  • Nicole Dolan, Taylor Worden, Wyatt Hall | @KansanNews
  • Oct 16, 2020

"Off the Record" hosts get personal and share music that has been the most important to them throughout their lives.

The evolution of Black Horror

The evolution of Black Horror

  • Margarita Madu | @magsmoneymags
  • Oct 15, 2020

CHALK writer Margarita Madu defines, traces and analyzes the history of Black horror from the genre's beginning to Jordan Peele's "Get Out."

Reading Between the Lines: The rise of Black horror film

Reading Between the Lines: The rise of Black horror film

  • Nicole Dolan | @nikkidolan279 and Wyatt Hall | @thewyatthall15
  • Oct 13, 2020

On this week's episode of "Reading Between the Lines," hosts Wyatt Hall and Nicole Dolan chat with opinion and CHALK contributor Margarita Madu about Black horror films.

New Music Monday: Juicy J, AC/DC, Jhené Aiko and more

New Music Monday: Juicy J, AC/DC, Jhené Aiko and more

  • Paul Samberg | @phsam16
  • Oct 12, 2020

This week's New Music Monday features new music from Juicy J and AC/DC.

What to Watch this Week: 'One Day at a Time,' 'Helstrom' and more

What to Watch this Week: 'One Day at a Time,' 'Helstrom' and more

  • Wyatt Hall | @thewyatthall15
  • Oct 12, 2020

This week, you can watch season four premiere on CBS of "One Day at a Time," a documentary about the pandemic, a full season drop of "Helstrom" and Aaron Sorkin's "Trial of Chicago 7."

Off the Record: The shows that 'Shameless'-ly shaped us

Off the Record: The shows that 'Shameless'-ly shaped us

  • Nicole Dolan, Taylor Worden, Wyatt Hall | @KansanNews
  • Oct 8, 2020

On this week's episode of "Off the Record," hosts Taylor Worden, Nicole Dolan and Wyatt Hall share some of their favorite television series — past and present — and how they have shaped their lives.

+4
Campus Couture: KU freshman Bella Wasson shares her tattoo journey

Campus Couture: KU freshman Bella Wasson shares her tattoo journey

  • Ashley Zellers | @stellarzellers
  • Oct 7, 2020

Freshman Bella Wasson shares how her passions influenced her tattoo philosophy and tattoo journey.

'Mulan': A product of stereotypes or another attempt at cultural collision?

'Mulan': A product of stereotypes or another attempt at cultural collision?

  • Yanbo Zhang | @zhang9701
  • Oct 6, 2020

Disney recently released its live-action version of "Mulan." Despite its success, many say that the film strays away from traditional Chinese culture and instead focuses on Chinese stereotypes. 

What to Read this Week: Spooky stories for spooky season

What to Read this Week: Spooky stories for spooky season

  • Taylor Worden | @taynoelle7
  • Oct 6, 2020

Ahead of spooky season, CHALK editor Taylor Worden provides a list of spine-chilling stories to set the mood.

What to Watch This Week: 'Hubie Halloween' and 'The Haunting of Bly Manor'

What to Watch This Week: 'Hubie Halloween' and 'The Haunting of Bly Manor'

  • Wyatt Hall | @thewyatthall15
  • Oct 5, 2020

In this edition of "What to Watch this Week," CHALK columnist Wyatt Hall shares some new releases in film and television this week including a new spooky series and a new project from Adam Sandler.

New Music Monday: Evan Giia, BLACKPINK and Ella Fitzgerald

New Music Monday: Evan Giia, BLACKPINK and Ella Fitzgerald

  • Paul Samberg | @phsam16
  • Oct 5, 2020

In this week's New Music Monday, arts columnist Paul Samberg overviews new music releases from Evan Giaa, BLACKPINK and Ella Fitzgerald.

Off the Record: Pillow talk with CHALK

Off the Record: Pillow talk with CHALK

  • Nicole Dolan, Taylor Worden, Wyatt Hall and Emerson Karsh-Lombardo | @KansanNews
  • Oct 2, 2020

On this week's episode of "Off the Record," hosts Taylor Worden, Nicole Dolan and Wyatt Hall are joined by CHALK's sex columnist Emerson Karsh-Lombardo as she answers any and all questions they have on sex and the kink community. 


A partner of Parse.ly, a digital analytics platform.
      © Copyright 2023 University Daily Kansan, 113 Stauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
      Powered by BLOX Content Management System from BLOX Digital.