Jayplay

What makes you hot?

the ins and outs of attraction
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campus posers
the stories behind some Well-knoWn statues
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May 08, 2008
life. and how to have one.
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EDITORlDOggy
Dani Hurst
ASSOCIATE EDITORlSTylE
Megan Hirt
DESIgNERSlDECApITATED
Brenna Hawley
Bryan Marvin
CONTACTlHElp yOURSElF
Jessie Fetterling
gina Souders
HEAlTHlgOOD FOR yOU
Jeff Briscoe
Kaitlyn Syring
MANUAllDO IT
peyton Baldwin
Josh patterson
Dianne Smith
NOTICElTAKE NOTE OF IT
Chris Bell
Rebekah Scaperlanda
Elise Stawarz
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JAyplAy
The University Daily Kansan
111 Stauffer-Flint Hall
1435 Jayhawk Blvd.
lawrence, KS 66045
(785) 864-4810
Dani: Someone
once said: "To love
what you do and feel
that it mattershow
could anything be more
fun?"
That's how I feel
about being the editor
of Jayplay this last semester.
I never dreamed that I would get to do what I
love for a livingand by do what I love, I mean bitch
at writers, google random sex facts and talk about
said random sex facts for hours with my lovely as-
sociate editor, Megan.
It really has been one hell of a trip.
Megan: I remember reading Jayplay for the frst
time in fall 2004. I was an aimless freshman who
knew only that she loved words, grammar and writ-
ing, but had no idea how to parlay those interests
into a career. I had an 8 a.m. biology lab in Haworth
on Thursdays, and I opened up The Kansan before
my frst lab to fnd a little treasure known as Jayplay.
I never wouldve dreamed then that Id have the
chance to both write and edit for Jayplay, that my fu-
ture career would be in magazines, or that Id meet
someone as obsessed with Jesse lacey, the color
green or Empire Records as I am. And Im referring to
you with that last part, Dani.
Dani: you are, indeed, a sweetheart. Make sure
to read Elises story on page 18 about how she
turned her passion for music into a profession. I'm
going to miss Jayplay, but I can't imagine anyone bet-
ter to pass the torch on to than Megan. good luck!
Megan: Aw, spanks, Dani!
lDani Hurst, (former) editor
Megan Hirt (incoming) editor
On the cover: Illustration/Catherine Coquillette
strike a pose
keep your mitts off expired meds
whats hiding in your cabinets?
play
contact
health
notice
manual
feature
speak
reviews
18
how one writer turntabled her life
please dont stop the music
10
how we know who we want
the rules of attraction
editors note
interesting fact: Eighty-five percent of men who die of heart attacks during inter-
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SUNDAY
FUNDAY.
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Free Play at the Replay
(Pinball). The Replay Lounge,
3 p.m.-6 p.m., all ages, FREE.
The Breeders/Colour
Revolt. The Bottleneck, 8
p.m., all ages, $16-$19, www.
breedersdigest.net.
Reckless Kelly/Roger
Creager/Roan County
Split. The Granada, 8 p.m.,
18+, $11-$13, www.recklesskelly.
com.
Distance to Empty/
Aubrey and Dian Estes.
The Gaslight Tavern, 10 p.m.,
21+, $4, www.distancetoempty.
com.
Sellout. The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m.,
21+, $6, www.selloutlive.com.
Cosmic Bowling. Kansas
Union, Jaybowl, 10 p.m., all ages,
FREE, www.suaevents.com.
Iron Guts Kelly/Circle
of Trust/Unknown
Stuntman. The Replay
Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+, $2, www.
irongutskelly.com.
White Flight. The Jackpot, 8
p.m., 18+, $7-$8.
The Beautiful Bodies/
Nomathmatics. Uptown
Theater, 9 p.m., all ages, $11,
www.thebeautifulbodies.com.
Baby Birds Dont Drink
Milk/Chords for Wallkill.
The Brick, 10 p.m., 21+, $5-$7.
Gold Label Soul. The Eighth
Street Tap Room, 10 p.m., 21+,
$2.
Deadman Flats/Squish
Bug. The Gaslight Tavern, 10
p.m., 21+, $4, www.myspace.com/
deadmanfats.
Sellout. The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m.,
21+, $6, www.selloutlive.com.
Cosmic Bowling. Kansas
Union, Jaybowl, 10 p.m., all ages,
FREE, www.suaevents.com.
The Big Iron/The
Goners/Ideal Cleaners.
The Replay Lounge, 10 p.m.,
21+, $2, www.myspace.com/
thebigiron.
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may 8
Tea Time. Kansas Union,
Traditions Area, 3 p.m., all ages,
FREE, www.suaevents.com.
Film: Branded to Kill.
Spencer Museum of Art, 7 p.m.,
all ages, FREE, www.spencerart.
ku.edu.
Faculty Artist Julia
Broxholm, soprano.
Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy
Hall, 7:30 p.m., all ages, FREE.
KJHK Beneft: Get
Moved By Art with
Ssion and Tut-Tut.
Liberty Hall, 8 p.m., $3-$5, all
ages, www.myspace.com/ssion.
Ra Ra Riot/The Little
Ones/Fourth of July/
Boo and Boo Too. The
Jackpot, 9 p.m., $10-$12, 18+.
Morris Mars/Colony
Collapse. The Jazzhaus, 10
p.m., 21+, $3.
Murder By Death/Dios
Malos/Gasoline Heart.
The Record Bar, 10 p.m., 18+,
$10, www.murderbydeath.com.
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Josh Ritter. The Granada,
7 p.m., all ages, $16, www.
joshritter.com.
The Casual Lust/
Aubrey/The Noise FM.
The Jackpot, 9 p.m., 18+,
$5-$7, www.myspace.com/
aubrey.
Javelina. The Replay
Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+,
$2, www.myspace.com/
javelinaphiladelphia.
may 13
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Tuesday Night Folk
Concerts. Signs of Life, 7:30
p.m., all ages, FREE.
The Police/Elvis
Costello and the
Imposters. Sprint Center,
7:30 p.m., all ages, $52-$205,
www.sting.com.
She Wants Revenge.
The Beaumont Club, 8
p.m., all ages, $20, www.
shewantsrevenge.com.
where
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The Beaumont Club
4050 Pennsylvania St.
Kansas City, Mo.
(816) 561-2560
The Brick
1727 McGee St.
Kansas City, Mo.
(816) 421-1634
Eighth Street Tap Room
801 New Hampshire St.
(785) 841-6918
The Gaslight Tavern
317 N. Second St.
Lawrence
(785) 856-4330
The Record Bar
1020 Westport Rd.
Kansas City, Mo.
(816) 753-5207
Sprint Center
1100 Walnut St.
Kansas City, Mo.
(816) 283-7300
Uptown Theater
3700 Broadway St.
Kansas City, Mo.
(816) 753-8665
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may 12
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That Damn Sasquatch.
The Gaslight Tavern, 10 p.m.,
21+, $4.
Dead Meadow/The
Old Black/The Smoke
& Mirrors Band. The
Jackpot, 10 p.m., 18+, www.
myspace.com/theoldblack.
The Spanktones Open
Jam. The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m.,
21+, $2, www.jazzhaus.com.
Animale/KTP. The Replay
Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+, $2.
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Wilco. Massachusetts Street
between 6th and 11th Streets,
7 p.m., all ages, $28.
M.I.A. Liberty Hall, 8 p.m., all
ages, $25, www.miauk.com.
Pride Night. The Granada,
10 p.m., 18+, $5.
Acoustic Open Mic. The
Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+, $2.
The ACBs/OK Jones.
The Bottleneck, 11 p.m., 18+,
FREE.
may 14
interesting fact: Twenty-five percent of women think
money makes a man sexier. www.stunning-stuff.com
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estawarz@kansan.com
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wescoe wit
Guy 1: Hey, man. You know, pink
shorts are out of style.
Guy 2: What? No, these are red.
Guy 1: Well, they look pink to me.
Guy 2: Hey, you cant make fun of
these shorts, the ladies love them.
I cant keep them off of me. You
wanna borrow them? Give them
a try?
Guy 1: No, no. Guys trading
clothes is kinda weird.
Guy 1: I should be a Tibetan
monk god. I could put that on my
business cards.
Guy 2: Yeah, you could be all like,
Do what I say or Ill shrink your
penis.
Guy 1: Im thinking of growing a
mullet.
Guy 2: Oh, if you do it, you have
to do it right. Grow a power
mulletBilly Ray Cyrus style.
Girl: Make it an Achy Breaky
mullet.
Girl (on phone): So I told
her I didnt want to go roller-
skating with her anymore, either.
lElise Stawarz
Guy 1: He said the reason he
started smoking was because he was
out of Red Bulls.
Guy 2: No, Im pretty sure he has
two left in the fridge.
Guy 1: Really?
Guy 2: Yeah, I was gonna buy him
some Bawls instead, but Red Bulls
were cheaper.
Guy 1: (Snickers) I dont see how
you can say that without laughing.
Girl 1: Have you ever just been
sitting in an awkward position and
your vagina falls asleep?
Girl 2: Yeah, I know! So weird.
Girl 1: Weird, yet pleasurable. It feels
kind of like an orgasm.
Girl: Argh, my stapler broke. I feel like
my life is over.
Girl 1: My little brothers prom was
this weekend. I told him not to lose
his virginity, and he said he couldnt
promise anything.
Guy: I got a 45 percent.
Girl: I got a 49.
Guy: Baller.
Girl: If you teach me how to firt, Ill tell
you about jizz.
Girl 1: Some old lady alum are stopping
by my sorority later today, and the
planner person said theyd want to ask
me questions. I asked what type, and her
example was, Like whether or not girls
still wear hats to church.
Girl 2: Did you tell her most girls are
too busy shacking to go to church?
Guy 1: I have mono again.
Guy 2: Whod you get it from this time?
Guy 1: I have no [pause] idea.
Girl 1: How are you?
Girl 2: Im great, but
Girl 1: Fantastic!

Guy 1: Did you see Paula on American
Idol last night? Crazy.
Girl 1: I totally called it! Right when
Ryan introduced the judges, I was like,
Paula looks even more high than usual
tonight.
Guy 1: Nice.
1741 Massachusetts
Now located at
(across from dillons)
your
choice
green
your
choice
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for
textbook
cash
1741 Massachusetts
Now located at
(across from dillons)
When one of my friends came to
visit, I gave her a tour of our campus.
Of course, my tour consisted of facts
about myself rather than facts about the
University. Oh, thats where I have my
English class, should have been replaced
with, Oh, that building is named after
Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe. As we
passed the study abroad building, as I
referred to itas opposed to Lippincott
Hallshe asked me about the statue in
front. Who the crap knows? I replied.
Lets take a picture acting like were
them!
As much fun as I have with photo ops,
I think its time for students like me to
stop walking past such campus landmarks
without a clue about their signifcance.
I think most students see the statues,
but never think about why they are
there, says Mario Rodriguez, Stilwell
sophomore and KU student ambassador.
Its just something they see every day.
They pass by and dont give a second
thought. I would probably have no idea
about statues if I wasnt an
ambassador.
Allen Fieldhouse
Forrest Clare
Phog Allen
If youre attending this
University and youve never
heard of Phog Allen, you
need to stop reading this magazine and
dig yourself out of the hole youve been
living in. Not only is the bronze statue of
the legendary mens basketball coach hard
to miss at 9 feet tall, but it stands in front
of Allen Fieldhouse, home to our 2008
National Champions. The Fieldhouse,
named for Allen himself, was named
while Allen was still coaching at KU. He
began his legendary stay at the University
in 1904 as a basketball player under
the coaching of James Naismith, the
inventor of basketball. Allen, known as the
Father of Basketball Coaching, coached
basketball for 49 seasons. He retired from
coaching with a 771-233 record, the best
record in coaching history at the time.
Although his coaching career is vast,
the history of the statue is not. The
statue, built by Overland Park resident
Kwan Wuwho also created the George
Brett statue at Kauffman Stadiumwas
dedicated on December 13, 1997. This
dedication took place on the 100-year
anniversary of KU basketball and the 90th
anniversary of the frst game coached by
Phog Allen. According to the University
Archives, the total cost of the statue
was $140,000. When renovations were
done on Allen Fieldhouse in 2005, 6- and
12-inch granite pavers inscribed with
donors messages were placed around
the statue. The 3,600 pavers are shaped
in the form of a basketball going through
a hoop.
Lippincott Hall
James Woods Green and student
What may look like a statue of two
random people walking to class, Sonia
Pantoja, Mission junior and KU student
ambassador, knows is actually Professor
Uncle Jimmy Green, the frst dean of
the School of Law, with student Alfred C.
Alford. According to KU Info, Alford was
the frst KU student to be killed in the
Spanish-American War.
The statue was nicknamed the
peacemaker statue, because Green is
with an engineering student, Pantoja says.
Law and engineering feuded and raided
each others buildings back in the day.
Green served as dean of the School
of Law for 41 years. The statue in his
honor was sculpted by Daniel Chester
French, sculptor of Abraham Lincoln at
the Lincoln Memorial in Washington,
D.C. The memorial statue was funded
by the 1919 Million Dollar Drive, a fund-
raising campaign to gain funds for the
construction of a World War I memorial
honoring the KU students who died
in the war. The drive also funded the
construction of Memorial Stadium and
the Kansas Union.
Smith Hall
Moses
It is only ftting that the statue of
Moses kneeling in front of a stained-
glass burning bush stands in front of
the religious studies building. But Moses
should hold signifcance to more than just
those students who have read his story
in the Bible.
While Moses may date back to 1405
B.C., for the University, Moses and the
burning bush trace their history back
to R.W. Oliver, KUs frst Chancellor.
Chancellor Oliver, who was an ordained
Episcopal minister, chose Moses to appear
on the University seal in 1866.
Why would a public university have
a religious fgure on its campus? Fire
symbolizes knowledge in many stories. A
kneeling Moses is thought to represent
the humble attitude of the scholar who
recognizes the unquenchable nature of
the pursuit of truth and knowledge.
The statue symbolizes the teacher
passing on its knowledge and wisdom to
the student, Pantoja says.
Eldon Tefft, former KU professor,
created the metal fligree sculpture during
a period of 10 years.
Green Hall
Tai Chi Figure
You may be wondering why Green
Hall, home to the School of Law, has a
seemingly unidentifable statue in front
of it while a statue of the frst dean of
the schooland the person for whom
the building is namedstands in front
of Lippincott Hall. The answer lies in KU
history.
As the KU Web site explains, the
building we know today as Lippincott
Hall opened in 1905 as Green Hall, the
then Law School. In 1979, the Law School
moved to its new location, and the name
Green Hall moved with it. The statue
cannot be moved, however, because
Lippincott Hall is now a historic landmark.
In 1987, former Chancellor Wescoe
and his wife donated some fare to the
new Green Hall. The Tai Chi Figure is a
large sculpture by Zhu Ming, an award-
winning Taiwanese sculptor. The statue
signifes strength and balance.
The awkward nature of the Tai Chi
Figure has led to some interesting
nicknames for the statue. It is sometimes
called the Surfn Judge or the Stoned
Faced Sumo, Pantoja says.
I think its important for students to
know about the statues on campus, says
Cindy Heilman, KU Info representative.
Theyre a part of our schools history. Its
nice to have background information on
things you see day to day.
Now you are fully prepared to answer
questions about campus statues when
your friends come to visit. Just be careful
walking backward when youre giving
your very own campus tours.
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Photos by: Marla Keown
The story and significance behind
some of KUs most famous figures
for more information: www.kuhistory.com
By Rebekah Scaperlanda
rscaperlanda@kansan.com
The statue of Professor James Woods Green and student Alfred C. Alford outside
Lippincott Hall was sculpted by Daniel Chester French, who also sculpted the
Abraham Lincoln statue inside the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Above right: The Tai Chi Figure outside Green Hall was donated by former
Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe and his wife in 1987.
Strike a
pose
notice
music guy
A road map to
music utopia
By Ben Garmisa
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Contributed photos
contact the writer: bgarmisa@kansan.com
interesting fact: The penalty for masturbation in Indonesia
is decapitation. www.stunning-stuff.com
I have a dark little secret to share with you.
For all the irreverent and elitist banter I spout
in this column each weeknot to mention the
myriad sarcastic comments made at the expense
of pop-punk/emo bandsI actually like that
genre of music. I really dothough its a bit of
a love-hate relationship at times. I almost have
to like it; I, along with a lot of you, grew up with
pop-punkand I think we can all look back at
our youth soundtrack of Eve 6 and the Offspring
fondly. Thats because people tend to like what
they grew up with. Its the reason my dad loves
Springsteen, its the reason my mom loves Carly
Simon, and its the reason my grandparents love
whatever it is they love. In my suburban-Chicago
hometown, the music scene during my junior high
and high school years consisted of bands like 7th
Grade Underdog, Sad Panda and Fall Out Boy
playing venues like the Fireside Bowl, my high
schools gym and that kids basement.
For this reason, and despite the fact that my
musical taste has both matured and diversifed
through the years, Im going to end my career
at The Kansan writing about the same band. I
started my career three years ago with Panic! at
the Discothough they have now changed their
name to Panic at the Disco. Notice the lack
of exclamation mark, or dont, because it really
doesnt matter at all.
Panic at the
Disco
Pretty. Odd.
Oh, how its been so long. Were so sorry
weve been gone. We were busy writing songs
forYOU!
And my, how weve been waiting. Panic at the
Discos sophomore album was originally due in
the fall of 2007, but after completing roughly 75
percent of the recording, the band decided they
werent happy with the direction and scrapped
everything in favor of starting over. Pretty. Odd. is
the result of that decision, and though I have no
way of judging how the scrapped album would
have sounded, I certainly can say that the bands
decision resulted in something special.
Panics frst album, A Fever You Cant Sweat
Out, is a bit hard to describe, which is surprising
considering how one-dimensional it was. The
album sounded, for the most part, like what youd
expect from a band signed by the driving force
behind Fall Out Boy: pop-emo. What made that
album different from the rest (at the time) was
its electronica undertones and some weird vocal
effects. Though catchy as hell, the album was
more or less the product of some over-marketed
17-year-olds, and it sounded like it.
Pretty. Odd., however, is immeasurably more
mature than the debut album. I hesitate to say
that its wholly unique, as the album has a defnite
Beatles vibe to it, but it certainly transcends the
bands previous stylistic boundaries and proves
they are no one-hit wonder.
In terms of lyrics, the album seems to be a
bit of surrealist fairy-tale. Unlike their debut,
the songs on Panics sophomore effort are not
hodgepodges of unfortunate events involving
family members and ex-girlfriends. This time
around, we hear the story of a little green alien,
a very handsome woman and a prompt arrival at
a place where its 9 in the afternoon. Though this
might seem pretty odd (See what I did there?)
to anyone who hasnt seen the band perform,
they are accompanied onstage by a cadre of
circus performers, a fact that puts the music into
perspective.
The album really excels on the musical side. In
Pas De Cheval, a Souza-esque march leads into a
horn-and-a capella-based bridge, which itself leads
into an impressive guitar solo. Then, in Folkin
Around, a bluegrass violin and banjo serve as the
soundtrack to a nostalgic love ballad. Not exactly
what weve come to expect from this band, to be
sure. As mentioned above, the album defnitely
reminds the listener of the Beatles, but only
because its so diametrically different from what
the last album would lead us to expect. Though
Id never deign to equate Panic at the Disco with
the Beatlestheyre not even playing the same
gamePanic has shown that they dont need the
synthesized beats and electric piano to write catchy
songs. They are more than capable of extracting the
maximum musical potential from a minimal number
of instruments. While their debut album was rotated
out of my playlist shortly after its release, I dont
anticipate the same thing happening with Pretty. Odd.
Theres just too much here to like.
And fnally, because evoking memories of
the Beatles with the music wasnt quite enough
for the group, the music video for Nine in the
Afternoon looks like a surrealist interpretation
of the cover of Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club
Bandas though the actual Sgt. Peppers cover
wasnt surreal enough to begin with.
Thats all she (well, he, I guess) wrote. Thanks
to everyone for reading this semester. Best of
luck in the future! Former bassist Brent Wilson jams out during a
2006 concert at the House of Blues Chicago.
One of Panic at the Discos vaudeville dancers performs onstage during a 2006 Chicago concert.
Singer Brendon Urie performs during the bands first-ever concert in Kansas City, Mo. Panic was
unknown at the time and was the first of four opening bands for Fall Out Boy.
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In The Love Guru, which hits theaters June 20, Mike
Myers plays Pitka, a relationship guru who returns
to the States in pursuit of a career. The owner of
the Toronto Maple Leafs, played by Jessica Alba,
asks for Pitkas help to mend the heart of Darren
Roanoke, a star hockey player whose wife has left
him for a rival athlete. Repairing Roanokes spirit
may be the only way the Leafs can win the Stanley
Cup. Alba and Myers chatted with Jayplay during
a roundtable interview with other student news
publications.
Jessica Alba
Youve been in a lot of action-based
movies, but lately youve been doing
comedies. Is that the direction you see
your career going?
Yes. I started acting because I wanted to make
people laugh. I used to make up characters and do
voices and basically anything to make my family
and friends laugh.
Were you a hockey fan before making
this flm?
I didnt know much. I had to take a crash course
in hockey. Im a sports fan, and I can wrap my
head around it once Ive watched a few games. I
didnt know how smelly those guys aretheyre
so stinky.
Working with Mike Myers, how did you
keep your composure while flming?
I didnt. None of us on set really did. I would lose
it and laugh my ass off.
Who would be a better love guru in real
life: You or Mike Myers?
Mike does a pretty good job at it. Hes hilarious,
sweet and kind. Not that Im not, but its hard to
put yourself in that position.
After starring in this movie, what advice
do you have on matters of love?
You defnitely need to be on the path of loving
yourself before you are capable of sharing your
life or your heart with anyone else. I think a lot of
people look for love to validate themselves, but
you have to love yourself frst before youre even
ready for that kind of thing.
Mike Myers
You co-wrote The Love Guru. Was it
your childhood dream to watch the
Leafs at least compete for the cup?
Sure. I love hockey like religion. I love the Toronto
Maple Leafs. I bleed blue. When it looks like
we have a chance to win, part of me doesnt
even want to get involved anymore because the
heartbreak is too much. I thought, if I dont see it
in my lifetime, I could at least write it in that way
of Field of Dreams: If you write it, they will come.
What is your writing process like?
I always have about eight ideas circling the airport
and every three and a half years one of those
ideas land. With Austin Powers, I was driving home
from hockey practice and I heard the song The
Look of Love by Burt Bacharach. I wondered
whatever happened to swingers. My flms are
handmade, and whatever is on my mind becomes
the next thing I work on.
What gave you the idea for the
character of Pitka?
After my father died, I went on a spiritual quest
and started to become interested in Eastern
philosophy. There are some tremendous people
out there like, Deepak Chopra and Gary Zukav.
Its a very interesting world, because these people
have no sense of humor. What I love about
Deepak and Gary is that they understood that to
be enlightened is to, in fact, lighten up.
What advice can you give students on
love and relationships?
Be happy. Thats it. Were only on this earth for
seconds and we might as well spend the time
being happy. I heard an interesting story about
George Harrison. After the freaky dude who
broke into his house and stabbed him in the
head, he was on deaths door. And he had not one
regret. He was completely prepared for death,
because he had spent 15 years of his life in touch
with love.
lGina Souders
Q&A
with Jessica Alba
and Mike Myers
Jessica Alba and Mike Myers in The Love Guru.
interesting fact: When swans go on a date, they put their heads together,
and they then stick together for life. www.stunning-stuff.com
With just the frst sip, you can taste the rich,
savory spices. Keep drinking, and pearls of tapioca
hit your mouth. Its not just tea: its bubble tea.
And you can get a cup from the House of Cha,
21 W. Ninth St. Not interested in chewy balls of
tapioca in your beverage? Opt for another tea
favor, because the place has plenty to choose
from.
Jacob Schirmer, Holton senior, frequents
the House of Cha, and says he likes the chi tea
because of its authentic taste.
You can really taste all the spices and different
favors, he says. Ive tried going to Starbucks, but
it just tastes like generic, manufactured tea. Ive
tried going to other tea places to see if they even
compare, but they dont.
The authentic ambiance of the House of
Cha matches the authentic favor of its tea. A
collection of detailed teapots adorns the store,
and the river rocks in the window evoke a
soothing feeling.
Its very inviting, but modern, and has a lot of
artistic favor, Schirmer says. Its hip and reminds
me of an East Coast coffee or tea shop.
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house of chA
Portable music players are everywhere
these days. Coupled with the ease of obtaining
music online, its easy to carry your favorite
songs with you wherever you go. FlyTunes
looks to extend that musical freedom by
offering a satellite radio-like experience for
your iPod. Unlike that $200+ iPod, FlyTunes
requires no money down, no payments and,
well, no money at all.
FlyTunes is a Web-based service that is
accessible to owners of an iPhone or an iPod
Touch. It only requires a valid e-mail address
for access. Then all thats left to do is open the
FlyTunes browser using your iPhone or iPod
Touchs WiFi connection.
Roy Smith, vice president of marketing for
FlyTunes, says the service offers almost 500
channels right now with WiFi, with many of
the channels accessible on the iPhones EDGE
network, as well.
Smith says FlyTunes is also developing a
downloadable program that records Internet
radio streams to import onto other portable
music devices such as the iPod Classic and
Nano, though no release date has been set.
For more information, or to sign up for
the free service, visit the FlyTunes Web site at
www.fytunes.fm.

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As the last week of
this semester begins and
the student population of
Lawrence moves into new
apartments and houses,
lets do something besides
get wasted. Thats trashy.
In this last week, lets
focus on cutting back our
waste.
Moving out is one of
the most trash-intensive
events of the year, as
demonstrated by the
industrial-size dumpsters
that the University sets
in front of the dorms. But
the majority of the trash
that flls these containers
isnt trash at all: It could
have been recycled,
donated to charity or
used by other students.
One mans recyclables are often another mans
living room furniture.
Step 1: Find unwanted items.
Are those sheets, bedspread and your kitchen
utensils from the dining hall not going to cut it
next year? Gather everything you dont want
or cant use next year, and assess its worth to
determine its fnal destination. Heres a handy
guide:
Your stuff rules: Sell
it on eBay.

Your stuff is pretty
damn good to
moderately good: Sell it
on Craigslist or have a garage sale.

Your stuff is useable: Donate
it to Goodwill, 2200 W. 31st
St., or give it to your friends or
neighbors.

Your stuff is pretty much
done for: Recycle it.

Your stuff is moldy, broken beyond
repair (and youve tried), or for some
other reason is no longer ft for human
interaction: This category should be a last
resort.
Even the most unlikely items can be donated
or sold. The Lawrence Community Shelter, 214
W. 10th

St., accepts food donations, which can
be dropped off at the shelter. Dont forget about
resale shops, where you can sell back clothing,
furniture or electronics.
Step 2: Green pack
Pack your remaining items with packing
materials that you already have, such as towels,
plastic containers and old newspapers. Call the
produce departments at local grocery stores and
ask them to set aside large, sturdy boxes for you.
Most will be happy to do this if you pick up the
boxes in a few hours.
Step 3: The trip
The fewer trips you make, the more gasoline
youll save. Depending on the amount of large
furniture you have, it may be most cost-effective
(and environmentally friendly) to hire a moving
service so everything can be moved in one trip.
Step 4: Home, new home
Youre almost done, so keep up the green
mantra.
Save old boxes or newspapers to reuse for
your next move, or recycle them.
Step 5: Think long-term
If you pack up your life once a year, you have
a unique opportunity to step back and look at all
the things you own. If packing up is something you
dread, simply keep less stuff around.
When buying furniture or anything new for
your place, check out resale shops frst. These
items are usually cheaper than buying new and
have more personality than expensive, cookie-
cutter new furniture. Plus, if you plan on getting
new furniture after college, it would the most
economical to spend less on furniture now.
Steer clear of the build-your-own-desk-in-52-
easy-steps pieces of furniture that are usually
found in big-box stores like Target or Wal-Mart.
Even though this furniture is usually cheaper, it is
hard to move to a new house and will typically
get trashed after a year. Its also not as sturdy or
durable as its pre-built counterparts.
manual
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your guide to
greener living
By Lauren Keith greening it
You and your friends are
out for a night of Stop Day
partying. Across the room you
spot a hot guy or girl.Your eyes
meet.Your heart starts to beat a little
faster. A sense of euphoria comes over
you, though you havent even spoken
to the person.You happen to run into
each other.The attraction and giddiness
continue as you talk.You exchange numbers.
Other than fnding someone you are
attracted to, what has really happened there?
Actually, a lot. Chemicals are released in your
brain, your emotions automatically ascend to
sheer happiness, your palms sweat, you smile, and
you feel a little aroused.You may not even know
some of this happened, because attraction is a lot
more complex than you might realize.
What causes attraction
Humans have a primal need to seek a partner and
mate.We are continuously scanning for a potential
husband or wife (yes, even at age 20), and though
you may think youre just doing it because you
want to get laid, this is nature telling us we must
have offspring and secure a place in society for
our species. Physical attributes are often the
frst thing people notice.
Men generally are attracted by the
face, hair, outft, legs, bust or buns,
says Jesse Johnson, relationship coach
and counselor and co-creator of the
marriage and relationship Web site www.
personaltransformations.com. Women
usually look for someone with good
grooming, nice buns and a good smell.
The focus of the 2008 Mind and Body
issue of TIME magazine was love and
romance.The magazine stated that men
tend to prefer ample breasts and broad
hips because those are characteristics of a
woman who is able to bear and nurse children.
Women, on the other hand, see a broad chest
and shoulders as a turn-on.Those are
characteristics of a man who can protect and
provide for a household.
Looks are what frst attracted A.J. Henry,
Topeka junior, to his girlfriend, Kelsey Cline, Lawrence
junior. Cline admits she was also attracted to Henrys
physical appearance, but she says his humor is what
really got her attention.
Good communication and showing interest are the
next two attributes that add to an attraction, Jesse
Johnson says. Melva Johnson, relationship coach and
counselor and Jesses wife, says that if you show an
interest in a person, that will elicit a positive response
from both of you.
Think about the last time you spoke with a stranger.
Did he or she ask you questions about yourself?
And not those typical, What do you do?, Where
are you from? kind of questions, but the What are
your dreams?, What do you want out of life? kind
of questions. Show some genuine interest, and youll
likely receive a positive response.That doesnt mean
youll be together forever, but its a step in the right
direction. Once you are able to communicate and
open up to the person, a more committed relationship
can evolve, Melva says.
Attraction actually takes place on two different
levelsa conscious level and an unconscious level.
According to Jesse and Melva Johnson, 90 percent
of attraction is unconscious.The conscious part is
how you react to someones overall appearance and
demeanor.The unconscious part encompasses your
past relationships and your life history. For example,
people who tend to be guarded and dont become
too emotionally attached to others will be attracted
to someone else who doesnt become emotionally
attached, Jesse says. Or if you grew up with
alcoholism in your family, you will naturally be drawn
to someone with substance abuse.
How does this happen? Thats a good question, and
one that science cant really explain.
This is sometimes referred to as the Imago
Relationship Theory.The theory was co-created by
Harville Hendrix, clinical pastoral counselor, and his
wife, Helen LaKelly Hunt, in 1984. Hendrix defnes
Imago as unconsciously choosing a partner based on
positive and negative traits that are similar to those of
an individuals parents. Hendrix and Hunt now provide
relationship workshops.
Meeting someone who can satisfy your needs is
another source of this unconscious attraction. John
Gray, author of Men Are From Mars,Women Are From
Venus and Mars andVenus on a Date, says those needs
can be very simple or be deeply rooted.
As a woman, you may see a man carrying a large
load and become attracted to him because he has
bigger muscles and is stronger. He will be able to help
carry or move things, therefore meeting a need for
you, Gray says.
Brandon Hinson says he cant really explain why
he is so into his girlfriend of 13 months, Kelly Kerr,
Leawood senior. I just know that if you put her in a
lineup of 100 girls, shed still stand out because she is
on her own level.
A mate can also meet your needs by providing
healing. Gray says we tend to duplicate relationships
or situations from the past. For example, if a woman
grew up with an absentee father, she will tend to be
attracted to married or unavailable men.This is when
being able to identify these unconscious attractions
is important. Being attracted to unavailable men is
not going to help you get the healing you need, but
recognizing that you seek someone who can be there
for you and therefore provide healing or resolve your
past issues is the main part.
In Mars andVenus on a Date, Gray addresses mens
goal to make women happy and womens goal to
be happy. If a man receives a positive reaction from
a woman, then he believes he can make her happy.
A woman will get excited about this same
situation, because she anticipates that
the man really can make her happy. Both
instances show how, through unconscious
attraction, men and women can fulfll each
others needs.
Gray also identifes growth and learning
as a factor of unconscious attraction.We
seek out someone who is not exactly
like us.We want to learn new things,
and those people who have different
experiences can teach us about them.
Opposites really do attract. Beth
Rogers, Overland Park sophomore, and
her boyfriend, Andre Fyler, Liberal junior,
are a perfect example. He gets along
with just about everyone he meets, and
hes really outgoing, which Im not, Rogers
says. I really feel like he balances me out.
Reactions in the mind and body
Physical reactions take place while these
unconscious factors are at work. Attraction
releases chemicals in the brain.This causes the
presence of endorphins, which create a high. This
reaction is why you can stay up all night talking
to someone youve become attracted to, get up
and go to class the next day and still feel great,
Jesse Johnson says.This is why everyone
seems to love beginning a new relationship,
as the level of euphoria is one that you
dont usually feel at any other time in a
relationship. Melva Johnson says this is
why many people will bounce from
one relationship to another within
short periods of time.
Some reactions are specifc
to men and women, though. For
women, the sequence of reactions
begins with intrigue or interest,
which promotes positive feelings
and curiosity, which then
leads to conversation, Gray
says. Next comes emotional
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You dont necessarily have only one soul
mate, because you can have compatibility on
a soul-level with several different people.
John Gray, author of Men Are From Mars,
Women Are From Venus
By late childhood or early adolescence, we all
establish an attraction template, according to Dennis
Dailey, professor Emeritus of social welfare.This
template outlines the features or attributes we are
most attracted to. Dailey says this varies for every
person, but each of us can scan a room and in about
10 seconds pick out the one or two people who
instantly grab our attention.While different types of
attraction are involved in this process, the main one
Dailey refers to is sexual attraction. Of course, you
may be very sexually attracted to a guy, and he ends
up being a 24-carat butthole, Dailey says.This sexual
attraction can happen in a nanosecond and is usually
sensory, with vision being the main sense. Dailey also
says all long-term relationships must have a sexual
attraction to survive.
Attraction Templates
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attraction, where women open up and become more deeply
involved. Sexual attraction comes last. Gray notes that if a woman
feels sexual attraction frst, she probably has underlying issues and
may be trying to duplicate a past relationship.
Men have this same series of attractions, but in the reverse
order. A man will know within the frst minute if there is a sexual
connection, Gray says. It is not until the sexual attraction is
confrmed that they will engage themselves further and let their
mind and emotions become involved.
Some sexual arousal may also occur within that frst minute, but
not in the sense that we usually think of. Testosterone rules in men,
and when they become attracted to someone, they experience
a surge of testosterone. This can happen a couple hundred times
a day, according to Gray. So, in other words, men are constantly
aroused. Women may see this as odd or gross, but the reality is that
men probably dont even notice because they are so used to being
attracted to someone or something that they dont really notice
the surge of testosterone. Sexual arousal is in the background for
men, but if a sexual overtone were to occur for a woman, it would
defnitely be in the foreground, Gray says.
The long-term attraction
Many of the things you liked or saw from the frst time you
met someone are still things that attract you to that person, but
there are more emotions and characteristics involved in long-term
attraction. You know the person better, and what is keeping you
with him or her is not just the persons looks or your unconscious
attractions.
Hes dead sexy, hes incredibly smartway smarter than I am
hes hilarious, and hes absolutely incredible between the sheets,
Abby Woody, Hutchinson junior, says of her boyfriend, Alex Noury.
Woody says she was frst attracted to Noury because he smelled
amazing and was witty.
Tyler Miller, Springfeld, Mo., junior, has been dating Juliana
Schafer, Olathe junior, for about a year and half, and says his
attraction has defnitely become more deeply rooted over time.
Its funny, but with time you begin to appreciate a persons quirks
much more than their perfections, Miller says. This is not to say
they are any less attractive, just in a different way. He still enjoys
the fact that Schafer laughs at his jokes, though, which was one of
the initial attraction factors.
Some people are looking to fnd their soul mate through initial
attraction. Gray defnes a soul mate as the person you desire to
spend the rest of your life with. All three types of attraction
cognitive, emotional and sexualmust be present in order to have
these feelings. He also says he doesnt believe the age-old theory
that there is one person out there for everyone.
You dont necessarily have only one soul mate, because
you can have compatibility on a soul level with several
different people. It is the other factors that decide if this is
going to be someone you actually spend your life with. By those
other factors, Gray is referring to where each person is in his or
her life, the values each of you have and where you
are located.
The list of things that keeps Reagan Kemper,
2007 graduate, attracted to her
husband is a long one. Many of
them demonstrate how initial
attraction turns into fulflling
each others needs.
After six and half years
togetherthey are
now marriedKemper
still loves her husband,
Jeremiahs, blue eyes
and curly hair. But he also
contributes to making her feel
whole. I love knowing that
we are in this life together
and that no matter what
ups and downs we have,
he will be there for
me, she says.
No matter what
you are looking
for or how the
attraction starts,
we all seem to be
looking for that one
special someone.
Of course, that
could be the
romantic, girly side
of me talking.
Good luck to
everyone out
there.
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Summers not here just yet, but the aromas of backyard cooking are already flling the evening air.
Charcoal and gas grills are a great way to cook outside, but for a more primal backyard cooking
experience, nothing beats an open fre. But not too open. The City of Lawrence allows fre pits, but they
have to be enclosedyou cant just build a campfre in your backyardand you should check with your
landlord before buying or constructing one.
You can buy an above-ground fre pit for about $100, but for half as much, you can build your own
using bricks or concrete landscaping blocks and a little sweat.
Step 1: Decide where you want to build your pit. Choose a fat area of your lawn. Make sure its at
least 10 feet away from any structures, bushes and trees, and beware of overhead branches.
Step 2: Choose the dimensions. When fguring out the size of your fre pit, consider the intended
usage. Will you be grilling on top of it? If so, construct your fre pit so a cooking grate rests securely
on top of the top of the pit. You can pick up metal cooking grates at hardware or lawn and garden
stores for less than $10. They come in many shapes and sizes. Its best to choose a cooking grate before
building your fre pit. This way, you can decide on the dimensions based on the grill top, rather than
searching for one that fts.
Now its time to start building. Construct the exterior by stacking bricks or cement landscaping
blocks. To ensure that the fre is safely contained, make sure your blocks ft snugly and that the walls are
at least 30 inches tall. Finally, line the interior with gravel or sand to prevent fre spreading beyond the
pit.
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When I started high school, the cool kids wore brown dress
shoes with no socks in the summer. I followed suit, trying to
ft in. The result was shoes that smelled so bad my mom made
me move to a room farther away from the rest of the family. It
was the only way they could avoid the stench coming from my
closet. Clearly, the style change hadnt made me as popular as I
had hoped.
As summer rolls around, the heat gets turned up in our
shoes. Our feet sweat more and our shoes can begin to smell.
David Laha, a podiatrist with Kansas City Foot Specialists in
Overland Park, says combating the summertime stink is as
simple as washing and rotating.
The No. 1 thing is to wash your feet every day, Laha says.
Laha suggests doing more than just standing in the shower
while water hits your feet. Soaking feet and thoroughly washing
the bottoms and between toes with soap can clear the bacteria
that causes feet to smell. Laha also says that rotating pairs of
shoes can limit the stink that builds up. Rotating shoes and
letting one pair dry for a day will help keep bacteria from
festering in the damp environment. Wearing socks helps, too. The sock acts as a barrier between your
feet and the inside of the shoe where bacteria can live longer.
Laha says smelly feet and athletes foot are two different problems. Athletes foot is caused by a fungus
that some people are more susceptible to than others. The fungus is everywhere, and if you are prone
to getting athletes foot, you will likely feel its effects if you come in contact with it. Wearing sandals can
help ward off athletes foot as fungi like dark, damp places, Laha says. Just as with keeping your feet from
smelling, keeping your shoes dry and your feet aired out can help combat athletes foot, as well.
My smelly feet problems eventually endedalong with my exile from my familywhen I fnally
learned to wear socks and wash my feet more often. Doing the same in the summer heat will keep your
shoes fresh and your roommates happy.
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What would you fnd if you went through your
medicine cabinet today? If its been awhile since
you last cleaned out your cabinets, you might fnd
some artifacts, so to speak. Many people keep
prescriptions and over-the-counter medication past
their expiration dates. Such expired medications lose
effectiveness and, in some cases, can become harmful.
All types of medicine should be both stored and
disposed of in ways that may be very different from
what you might think.
Does expired medicine still work?
Most medicines lose some of their potency
after they expire. Larry Davidow, clinical assistant
professor and director of the integrated laboratory
in the School of Pharmacy, says the expiration date
is generally accepted to mean that after this date
there can be less than 90 percent of the stated
potency. Therefore, after the expiration date, the
manufacturer no longer guarantees its product to
contain the labeled strength or to have its benefcial
effects.
Davidow says that some current controversy
about the use of expired drugs regards whether
those most commonly used are still benefcial even
after a 10 percent loss of potency. A test conducted
by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the
1980s concluded that 90 percent of the drugs
it tested were safe and effective up to 15 years
past their expiration dates. But, Davidow says, all
medicines are different. What is considered effective
for one drug might not be for another. Because the
medicine is no longer guaranteed to work after it
expires, Davidow says people should stick to using
their medication within the time frame given by the
manufacturer.
However, many pharmacies do not put dates on
prescription medicines, says Jeff Sigler, pharmacist
at Siglers Pharmacy, 4525 W. Sixth St. He says that
Siglers will usually tell people that the expiration is
one year, but the actual expiration depends on when
the pharmacy bought the drug and how often that
drug is used. If a drug is used frequently, Sigler says,
it will be replenished more often and will tend to
be more fresh than a drug that is used less often.
However, if a prescription is known to have an
expiration date of less than one year, Sigler says the
pharmacy will mark it on the bottle so the customer
is aware. Sigler says most oral prescription medicines
will become less effective as time goes on, depending
on the kind of medication and where it is stored.
Both Sigler and Davidow say that prescription
and nonprescription medications, like
Tylenol, should never be stored in
bathrooms or kitchens. Many people
store their medicines above the kitchen
or bathroom sink, but in these places,
heat and humidity from the shower
and sink are easily trapped inside
cabinets and cause the medicine to
degrade much faster. Sigler says medicine
should be stored in a cool, dark place, like a hall
closet. This way, your medicine will be away from
heat and humid air, and will be out of the reach of
children and pets. Sigler says its a bad idea to keep
medication out on counters or in your car, where it
will be exposed to all the elements in the air.
If you keep a bottle of Aspirin in your glove box
in the middle of July, it might be useless within a
week, Sigler says.
When it comes to storing medicine, Charlie
House, Garnett senior, says theres only one place he
turns to. Its called a medicine cabinet, and its in my
bathroom. House says he has always assumed that
was the proper place. He doesnt really know whats
in that cabinet right now, he says, but he is guessing
some Advil and a prescription pain medicine from
when he was in a car accident a few years ago.
Im sure some of it is expired, he says, But I
never really pay attention to that.
On the other hand, Meagan Wright, St. Louis
junior, is very conscious of expiration dates and
storage of her medicine. She says she keeps all her
nonprescription and prescription medicine, when she
has some, in her bedroom closet. She looks at the
expiration dates nearly every month to make sure all
her medicine is current.
I just dont take chances, she says. It freaks
me out to think that past a certain point, those pills
might not work or might work in a different way.
Is expired medicine harmful?
Some medicine should never be used after it
expires, Davidow says. The reasons for this are two-
fold, he says. Sometetracycline, liquid medications
and oil capsulescan degrade into harmful
byproducts or become contaminated by bacteria.
Some others, more commonly, are so important that
it is critical for the consumer to know that the drug
will work at all times, like nitroglycerin for heart
attacks, insulin for diabetes and birth control tablets.
If a medicine has become contaminated, you might
be able to tell based on the color, smell, texture and
shape of the dosage, Davidow says. Some examples
Davidow gives of these changes are a strong vinegar-
like smell from aspirin, tablets that crumble or
look abnormal in color, capsules that are sticking
together, liquids that separate or become cloudy
and ointments that harden or separate. If you take a
dose that you think might have been contaminated,
you should consult your doctor or pharmacist. If a
prescription or nonprescription medication has not
been contaminated, Davidow says, it is unlikely that
taking it after expiration will cause you any harm. You
primarily need to be concerned about the decreased
strength of expired medicine.
Antibiotics, says Sigler, are a different story. Sigler
says that, if taken correctly, you will not have pills
left from a prescription antibiotic. If you do, that
means you did not fnish your round of medication,
and the infection could still be in your body, he says.
It also means that you will not have enough pills
left to treat a repeat infection. Such an approach to
taking antibiotics could allow your body to build an
immunity for certain medications, thus rendering
them completely ineffective.
Davidow says that its good practice to check
dates and purge medicine cabinets at least once
every six months.
Sigler has several suggestions for disposing of
your expired medicines. Do not fush them down
the toilet, he says. Doing so can cause medication
to get into the water supply and make people
hypersensitive to bacteria or cause bacteria in the
water to become resistant to treatment. He says
the best way to get rid of medicine is to throw
the bottle and the pills away separately to prevent
people from gaining access to medication in your
trash. When throwing away the pills, you should
put them directly into your trash can and mix in
some kitty litter or coffee grounds, he says. Such
substances will speed up the decomposition process,
while also deterring people from taking the pills. If
someone were to fnd the pills, they would have so
little potency at that time that it would not matter if
the person took them, Sigler says.
So this weekend, it might be time to take a look
in your medicine cabinet. Keep a few things in mind
while doing it: Any prescriptions that have expired or
that you have had for more than one year will most
likely be less effective. If you fnd medicine that looks
contaminatedhas a strange odor or textureits
time for that medicine to go. Throw all pills away
with a dash of kitty litter, and throw bottles away
separately. At the end of your cleaning, make sure all
your medicine is stored in a cool, dry place like a hall
closet. Do not store medicine in the bathroom or
kitchen. These tips will ensure that you get the most
out of your medication.
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Photo illustration by: Jessie Fetterling
Whats hiding in
your cabinets?
Facts about expired medicine
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By Kaitlyn Syring
ksyring@kansan.com
health
Weve shown you
how to reuse empty
2-liter bottles to make
a bird feeder, but odds
are you dont want to
make a birdfeeder out
of every bottle of pop
you consume, unless you
really like birds. So, heres
a way to make a hanging
garden using 2-liter
bottles.
Tomato plants dont
have to be planted in the
ground. They dont even
have to be planted right
side up. Planting tomato
plants upside down has
many benefts: You can
move the plants with the
sun, save time weeding,
and it allows you to have
a garden even if you dont
have a lawn. You can also
plant cucumbers, peppers
and green beans upside
down.
What you need:
One empty 2-liter
bottle
Knife
Scissors
String
Potting soil
Tomato seeding
3 coffee flters
1 page of newsprint
Start by cutting the bottom off your 2-liter
bottle. Next, use a knife to cut three equidistant
holes about an inch from the bottom of the
bottle. Thread string through the holes to create
the hanger.
Now unpot your tomato seedling. Shake the
soil loose from the roots. To get all of the soil off
the roots, run water over them.
Heres the tricky part. The roots have to go
through the mouth of the bottle. To ensure you
get the roots through the mouth of the bottle
intact, wrap the roots in newsprint and gently pull
the newsprint through.
Once the roots have been pulled into the
bottle, remove the newsprint and stuff several
coffee flters around the mouth of the bottle to
hold the plant in place. The flters will keep soil
from draining out the bottom, too. The last step
is to add potting soil. I found it easier to hang the
plant before adding the soil.
Thats all there is to ithang your garden from
your deck or balcony, add water and sunlight.
Youll soon be enjoying the fruits of your labor.
lJosh Patterson
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manual
reuse it
turn plastic bottles
into hanging gardens
Contact the writer:
jpatterson@kansan.com
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whats your biggest pet
peeve?
if you could see anyone
in concert, dead or alive,
who would it be?
whats your favorite thing
about your job?
whats your favorite
childhood memory?
what are you most
inspired by?
lJessie Fetterling
who would win in a fight:
a pirate or a ninja?
which television show are
you most excited to see
back on the air after the
end of the writers strike?
when you were younger,
what did you want to be
when you grew up?
what change do you most
want to see made at ku?
what motto do you live
your life by?
lGina Souders
Jonah Neff
Topeka freshman
Dan Donovan
Western Springs, Ill., senior
Dennis Haskins
actor, best known as Mr. Belding on
Saved by the Bell
Adam McGonigle
Wichita sophomore and student
body president-elect
5
5
questions
questions
Animal abuse. Animals dont have
a voice, and its unfortunate when
people use them as an outlet for
anger.
Rage Against the Machine, because I
like their political outlook and I grew
up listening to them.
I work at Budweiser, driving a forklift,
and I like it when I get off early.
Going to Disneyland and seeing the
ocean in California.
My past inspires me, because the
things that Ive encountered in life
have made me into a better person
and inspired me to push on.
The pirate. They have guns.
Rescue Me on FX.
A basketball player. I watched a lot of
basketball as a kid, and they seem like
the most fun guys to hang out with.
The comics in the newspaper, because
theyre horrible. Its like theyre not
even trying anymore.
Dont sweat the small stuff.
People who chew with their mouths
full.
The Beatles, because that was my
generation and they changed the
world.
I get to make a living doing what I love
to do, and that is to act.
Going to Daytona Beach, Fla., with
my family. They used to have these
cars made of cardboard that you could
drive up and down the beach that were
a lot of fun.
I met someone in an autograph line
in my hometown last year. She told
me that she just wanted to meet me
because she had two years to live.
People like her inspire me, because
theyre fnding a way to live and do
things with a smile.
The pirate, because pirates typically
have hooks that are connected to their
hands, and ninjas carry swords, which
can be taken out of their hands.
The Offce. Its my favorite show, and
I relate it to the Student Senate offce
a lot. Although, I hope the parallels
between Michael and myself arent too
strong.
A weatherman, because I was always
fascinated by storms.
I hope many of our platform issues,
which related mostly to parking, safety
and campus convenience issues.
Times fun when youre having fies.
I still remember getting my frst CD. I was in
kindergarten and fresh off the yellow school bus
when I walked into my kitchen and sitting on our
round, wooden table was The Little Mermaid: Splash
Hits in all of its Disney cartoon glory. I immediately
grabbed the CD, ripped the packaging open (no
easy task today, much less with 5-year-old fngers)
and forced my mom to set up the stereo. It was
the best present of my young life, one that I
cherished and, much to my familys dismay, played
constantly throughout the next few years, singing
along, karaoke-style, at the top of my little lungs.
While my love of music, specifcally Disney
musicals, was a fun and probably slightly annoying
habit in my early years, it became a mode of
survival the summer after third grade. My family
moved to Omaha from Olathe. The transition
wasnt pleasant, and by summer I was friendless.
But two discoveries made it not only bearable, but
actually pretty fun. The frst was the public librarys
The Baby-sitters Club section. The second was Top
40 radio. When it came to my friend problems,
I took on The Fresh Princes philosophy and
assumed that Parents just dont understand. As a
result, I locked myself in my horrifcally green-and-
pink-fower-themed room with my most prized
possession, my mini-stereo, listening to the sweet
sounds of FM radio station Sweet 98 and reading.
I learned a lot that summer. I learned how to
baby-sit. I learned that locking your room doesnt
mean your little brothers wont fnd their way in.
I learned that radio DJs get annoyed when little
girls call repeatedly to request a song that isnt
on their playlist. I learned how to use music as a
way to escape. In the confnes of my room, Gwen
Stefani told me what it was like to be Just A Girl.
I wanted to have Breakfast at Tiffanys with Deep
Blue Something and I questioned who would save
my soul right along with Jewel. I wasnt sure what
champagne was (I was a sheltered child), but I
wanted to experience its supernova the same way
Oasis did. Music became my perfect escape, and
the artists blaring through my speakers, as well as
the fve members of the Baby-sitters Club, became
my substitute friends.
By high school fve years later, I
had real friends. I made several of
them, in fact, becauselucky for
meour huge choirs allowed me to
use music to my advantage. Instead
of using music as a way to pretend I
had friends, I was able to use music
to make more real ones. As Madonna
says, Music makes the people come
together. No matter how busy life
gotand between musical, theater
and show choir rehearsals, it got pretty busyI
never lost my love for radio, which is why, my
junior year of high school, I began interning at
the very station I once speed-dialed daily. The life
of a radio intern isnt exactly glamorous. I wasnt
partying with Linkin Park, or even blink-182, for
that matter. I spent most of my time cutting apart
station posters, going to promotional events at
movie theaters and sports bars and, once, judging a
kissing contest at the local mall. I had a blast. While
the DJs were certainly a far cry even from Good
Charlotte, they were rock stars in my
eyes, and I got a kick out of getting to
meet and spend time with Pat and JT,
the morning show hosts, and the rest of
the crew.
By the time I got to college, radio
was offcially my thing, but I didnt
know the University of Kansas had a
radio station until Hawk Week. I still
remember going to the Union and
meeting Nick Ray, the promotions
director at the time, a slightly
famboyant man with a sunny disposition and cool
demeanor, a purveyor of all things hip. He was loud
and proud of his station and immediately shoved
an avalanche of red and black stickers and pins in
my hand, along with a sign-up sheet to join the
stations staff. Before long, I was one of his minions,
approaching people at football games, attending
local concerts (for free!) to sit at the promo table,
and helping plan stunts that would grab students
attention (Remember the massive tractor outside
the Union for Farmers Ball?). Nick took me under
his wingor maybe it was his turntableand once
he moved on, I took over his position, and am now
the Live Events director for KJHK, and next year
Ill take over as station manager.
Music started out as a love for me. It became a
necessity and then turned into a career path, which
is really what these years are all about. You should
fnd something you love and fgure out a way to get
paid to do it. It turns out I have no desire to baby-
sit, or do anything else with kids. But radio is right
up my alley, and Ill be happy whether its working
promotions for Z100, the biggest radio station
in the country, or acting as faculty adviser for a
station like KJHK. I guess, in that sense, college
has done exactly what it was supposed to do for
me. Ive found my purpose. And in the words of
Rihanna, Please dont stop the music.
please dont stop the
What started as a coping strategy became
a career path.
By elise stawarz
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Contact the writer:
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first stereo system of her own. She wore it out in about three years and had to upgrade to a system like
most people have in their entertainment room.
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