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NO, YOU'RE NOT DYING

No, you're not dying from carpal tunnel

No, you're not dying from carpal tunnel

  • Oct 9, 2019
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Carpal tunnel is not the first answer to why your wrist hurts. Chalk reporter Jasmine Pankratz explains what may cause the pain in your wrist.

No, you’re not dying because the gym’s closed

No, you’re not dying because the gym’s closed

  • May 18, 2020
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No, you're not dying because the gym's closed. You don't even need to order workout equipment. Gather these household items and get your sweat on. 

No, you’re not dying of a hangover

No, you’re not dying of a hangover

  • Apr 29, 2020
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You're not dying of a hangover. It just feels like it. Next time, try these tricks before, during and after drinking. 

No, you're not dying of a panic attack

No, you're not dying of a panic attack

  • May 11, 2022
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CHALK writer Anna Bohlmann investigates the effects and causes of panic attacks to ease readers. 

A mental health day won't fix you

A mental health day won't fix you

  • May 11, 2022
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CHALK writer Anna Bohlmann discusses the pros and cons of mental health days. 

Is the best way to get over someone really to get under someone else?

Is the best way to get over someone really to get under someone else?

  • Apr 8, 2022
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CHALK writer Anna Bohlmann dives into the crown jewel of modern day hookup culture: rebound sex.  

Three ways to stop feeling like an imposter

Three ways to stop feeling like an imposter

  • May 7, 2021
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Imposter syndrome runs rampant on college campuses. CAPS psychologist Alex Barajas-Munoz offers three suggestions on how to combat it. 

How we met: A quarantine romance

How we met: A quarantine romance

  • May 5, 2021
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Sophomores Hunter Ristau and Andrew Ost started dating in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the couple is celebrating nine months together.

This or that: Nintendo Switch vs. iPhone gaming

This or that: Nintendo Switch vs. iPhone gaming

  • May 4, 2021
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Chalk writer Page Cramer dissects the differences between Nintendo Switch gaming and iPhone gaming. 

How to care for—and embrace—your curls

How to care for—and embrace—your curls

  • Apr 27, 2021
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CHALK writer Taylor Worden talks about how to care for your curls and learn to embrace your curly hair. 

How it feels to be dragged by a moving car

How it feels to be dragged by a moving car

  • Apr 23, 2021
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At 6 years old, Malcolm Reynolds fell asleep on a hot day at summer camp. The next thing he knew, he was being dragged across a gravel road by a moving car. 

How we met: A poetry class encounter

How we met: A poetry class encounter

  • Apr 14, 2021
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Junior Faith Maddox and senior Liam Chewning have been a couple for over a year. Here's the story of how they met. 

Learning to be cool with your HPV

Learning to be cool with your HPV

  • Apr 12, 2021
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CHALK writer Page Cramer discusses the stigmatization of HPV, shares research and facts about the STI and talks to those who have "learned to be cool," with their diagnosis. 

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How it feels to be on a national game show

How it feels to be on a national game show

  • Mar 17, 2021
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Chalk writer Page Cramer tells Jeddrek Rowden's story of being selected as a contestant for The Price is Right.

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How it feels to be tear-gassed by police

How it feels to be tear-gassed by police

  • Mar 8, 2021
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Chalk writer Alicia Marksberry tells Kahill Perkins' story of being tear-gassed by police during a Black Lives Matter march this past summer. 

Sex Talk with CHALK: An intro to kink

Sex Talk with CHALK: An intro to kink

  • Nov 20, 2020
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This week, CHALK's sex columnist, Emerson Karsh, gives an introduction to the world of kink.

'Less motivated': KU students struggle with mental health during a no-break semester

'Less motivated': KU students struggle with mental health during a no-break semester

  • Nov 17, 2020
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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, KU opted out of breaks for the academic year. Students at the institution share how this has affected their mental health. 

Off the Record: Middle school heartbreak and the story of squirrel boy

Off the Record: Middle school heartbreak and the story of squirrel boy

  • Nov 17, 2020
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On this episode of "Off the Record," reminisce about the past 10 years with hosts Nicole Dolan, Taylor Worden and Wyatt Hall. 

How it feels to be threatened because of the color of your skin

How it feels to be threatened because of the color of your skin

  • Nov 11, 2020
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A current University of Kansas student shares their experience of how it feels to be threatened because of the color of your skin. 

Sex Talk with CHALK: Casual sex or coping mechanism?

Sex Talk with CHALK: Casual sex or coping mechanism?

  • Nov 6, 2020
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CHALK columnist Emerson Karsh-Lombardo writes about self-care and how to figure out if you're using casual sex as a coping mechanism.

Sex Talk with CHALK: Sexual empowerment in a Puritan culture

Sex Talk with CHALK: Sexual empowerment in a Puritan culture

  • Oct 30, 2020
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Puritan ideas surrounding sex still permeate modern culture. CHALK columnist Emerson Karsh-Lombardo rejects them and explains sexual empowerment.

Sex Talk with Chalk: How do I feel comfortable with my lack of experience?

Sex Talk with Chalk: How do I feel comfortable with my lack of experience?

  • Oct 23, 2020
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A lack of experience with sex and relationships does not take away or impact who you are as a person, writes CHALK columnist Emerson Karsh-Lombardo. The most important thing in life is to feel comfortable with who you are.

20 self-care tips to get you through midterm season

20 self-care tips to get you through midterm season

  • Oct 22, 2020
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Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated. CHALK has curated a list of 20 self-care tips you can complete in less than five minutes.

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Sex Talk with CHALK: A guide to sex toys

Sex Talk with CHALK: A guide to sex toys

  • Oct 9, 2020
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Emerson Karsh-Lombardo, CHALK's sex columnist, helps inform about the different types of sex toys.

Love Virtually: Having a Zoom crush

Love Virtually: Having a Zoom crush

  • Sep 24, 2020
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You are not alone if you've developed a few Zoom crushes this semester. These student experiences will teach you what to do and what not to do when when approaching your online crush. 

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The rise of the houseplant

The rise of the houseplant

  • May 20, 2020
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Between the aesthetic and the mental health perks, what's not to love about houseplants?

No, you’re not dying because the gym’s closed

No, you’re not dying because the gym’s closed

  • May 18, 2020
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No, you're not dying because the gym's closed. You don't even need to order workout equipment. Gather these household items and get your sweat on. 

How we met: Roommates Taya and Charlotte

How we met: Roommates Taya and Charlotte

  • May 15, 2020
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University of Kansas juniors Taya Hart and Charlotte Richter didn't hit it off right away. But now they're roommates and best friends. Here's the story of how they met. 

How it feels to be the victim of revenge porn

How it feels to be the victim of revenge porn

  • May 14, 2020
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A former University of Kansas student shares how it feels to be the target of revenge porn.

How we met: A Hashinger Hall meet cute

How we met: A Hashinger Hall meet cute

  • May 11, 2020
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Couple Isabella Nardi and Carter Giguere, both University of Kansas seniors, tell the story of how they met. 

Orgasms, relationships and exploring your body

Orgasms, relationships and exploring your body

  • May 11, 2020
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Explore your body and communicate with your partner to enhance your sex life. 

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How we met: Couple Que and JaRen

How we met: Couple Que and JaRen

  • May 8, 2020
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University of Kansas students Quentin Dancer and JaRen Daley recall how they met. 

How we met: Sparks flying on a cruise

How we met: Sparks flying on a cruise

  • May 8, 2020
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When Lauren Becker went on a cruise several years ago, she didn't know she'd be meeting the person she calls the love of her life. 

No, you’re not dying of a hangover

No, you’re not dying of a hangover

  • Apr 29, 2020
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You're not dying of a hangover. It just feels like it. Next time, try these tricks before, during and after drinking. 

How to take care of your mental health during a global pandemic

How to take care of your mental health during a global pandemic

  • Apr 21, 2020
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Try these strategies recommended by mental health professionals if you're feeling extra stressed or anxious. 

Want to workout at home? Here are a few options to motivate you

Want to workout at home? Here are a few options to motivate you

  • Apr 14, 2020
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Here are a few ways to stay active while social distancing. 

This is how you’re actually supposed to wash your face

This is how you’re actually supposed to wash your face

  • Apr 1, 2020
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Here's how to perfect your skin care regimen. 

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How it feels to watch your car explode

How it feels to watch your car explode

  • Mar 26, 2020
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At the end of her sophomore year, University of Kansas senior Maddie Theisen was driving home to Minnesota for the summer when she got lost somewhere in Missouri, and wound up in an accident that caused her car to explode.

Playing the game of love: How gamification and dating have merged

Playing the game of love: How gamification and dating have merged

  • Mar 25, 2020
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Gamification might show up in more aspects of your everyday life than you realize.

Letter from the editor: CHALK wants to meet your needs

Letter from the editor: CHALK wants to meet your needs

  • Mar 24, 2020
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Moving forward, CHALK hopes to publish content that will help you navigate through the uncertain time caused by COVID-19 as well as stories that will distract you from it. 

This or that: Spring break vacation or staycation?

This or that: Spring break vacation or staycation?

  • Mar 6, 2020
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Still deciding whether to take that last-minute spring break trip? Here are some pros and cons of vacationing and staycationing for spring break. 

This or that: Cardio vs. strength training

This or that: Cardio vs. strength training

  • Mar 5, 2020
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Want to workout, but don't know where to start? CHALK is here to help. 

This or that: Hinge vs. Tinder

This or that: Hinge vs. Tinder

  • Mar 3, 2020
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Both Hinge and Tinder can help you land your dream date in an increasingly online world, but which is better for you?

This or that: Powder vs. liquid foundation

This or that: Powder vs. liquid foundation

  • Feb 28, 2020
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Finding a foundation that gives you the results you want can be a challenge. Here are some tips from makeup artists.

How we met: Couple Joe and Lexie

How we met: Couple Joe and Lexie

  • Feb 14, 2020
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University of Kansas seniors Lexie Paige and Joe Milmine tell the story of how they met on a rainy December night. 

3 things you should know about sexually transmitted infections

3 things you should know about sexually transmitted infections

  • Feb 12, 2020
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Let's talk about sex – or at least sexually transmitted infections. Here are three things you should know about STIs. 

This or that: Tarot card reading vs. The Pattern app

This or that: Tarot card reading vs. The Pattern app

  • Feb 11, 2020
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Resources like tarot card readings and The Pattern astrology app might bring clarity into your life – but is one better than the other? Here are some pros and cons of tarot card readings and The Pattern. 

Advice from a happy couple: Haylee and Brad

Advice from a happy couple: Haylee and Brad

  • Nov 22, 2019
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University of Kansas senior Haylee Kramer and University alumnus Brad Krull share their love story and relationship advice. 

This or that: Coffee vs. tea

This or that: Coffee vs. tea

  • Nov 15, 2019
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When you're looking for a caffeinated, refreshing beverage, should you grab coffee or tea? Read the benefits and drawbacks of both options.

The essentiality behind essential oils

The essentiality behind essential oils

  • Oct 28, 2019
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As the semester winds down, stress and anxiety amp up. Essential oils may become your new best friend.

This or that: Keto vs. paleo

This or that: Keto vs. paleo

  • Oct 25, 2019
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If you're looking to manage your weight or just eat healthier foods, choosing the right diet can be daunting. Here's how to pick between popular keto or paleo lifestyles. 

This or that: Whey or pea protein?

This or that: Whey or pea protein?

  • Oct 18, 2019
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Whey and pea protein powder both have their positives, but which powder is right for you?

This or that: Do I need a flu shot?

This or that: Do I need a flu shot?

  • Oct 17, 2019
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It's flu season, but is the second of pain from the shot worth it? Chalk reporter Riley Wood researches the pros and cons of the flu shot.


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