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Survey shows high rate of sexual assault at KU Meanwhile, awareness of campus resources has risen

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Freshmen student senate elections

The 2019-20 freshmen student senators will be Ella Keathley, Max Lillich, Ximena Ibarra, James Bond and Mary Morrison, according to results released by Student Senate last week.

City commission candidate forum

Lawrence City Commission candidates visited campus last night to speak on affordable housing, sustainability and more at a community forum hosted by student organizers.

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Work-life balance

An increasing number of students work full or part-time jobs. KU students share tips on how they balance their studies and work.

On the horizon

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KU football travels to Austin Saturday

The Jayhawks will face the Texas Longhorns on Oct. 19 at 6 p.m.

Undergraduate women who said they have been sexually assaulted

Students who said they knew how to file a complaint for sexual harassment and who to contact

Undergraduate women who said they have been raped and did not report to KU

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The results of a campus climate survey on sexual assault and misconduct at KU were released Tuesday.

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More than one-fourth of undergraduate women at the University of Kansas said they have been sexually assaulted since entering college, a survey conducted by the Association of American Universities found.

The results are a piece of a larger survey, in which 33 universities participated, conducted by the AAU. The survey, which was released Tuesday, focuses on campus sexual assault and misconduct at AAU-affiliated universities.

According to the survey, 26% of undergraduate women at the University said they were sexually assaulted. Nearly 15% of them said they were raped.

Overall, the data showed that while more students were aware of where to report acts of sexual violence, students often did not

use campus resources.

But of the undergraduate women who said they were raped, 75% of them said they didn’t report to the University. About half who didn’t report said they felt “embarrassed, ashamed or that it would be too emotionally difficult” to report their rape.

“The survey results demonstrate that KU is making progress in some areas but still has a long way to go in other areas.”

Tammara Durham Vice provost for student affairs

“The survey results demonstrate that KU is making progress in some areas but still has a long way to go in other areas,” said Tammara Durham, vice provost for student affairs, in a statement

from the University.

More students said they were aware of where to report acts of sexual violence than in 2012.

About 20% of students said they knew where to file a sexual harassment complaint and who to contact in 2012. In 2018, it was reported about 62% knew where to file a sexual harassment complaint and who to contact.

About 4% of undergraduate men said they were sexually assaulted. Nearly 22% of transgender, genderqueer and gender non-conforming students said they have been sexually assaulted since they came to the University.

And about 17% of all KU students — including students at the KU Medical Center and law school — said they experienced harassing behavior that interfered with their ability to engage, or it created a hostile, intimidating or offensive environment at the Continue on page 2

KU announces dates for provost candidate visits Nicole Asbury @NicoleAsbury

Four candidates for the provost position at the University of Kansas will be visiting in late October and early November, according to an email from Chancellor Douglas Girod to faculty, staff and students.

The dates are as follows: Candidate one - Oct. 29 Presentation: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Burge Union, Forum D Reception: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Burge Union, Forum A Candidate two - Oct. 31 Presentation: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Kansas Union, Big 12 room Reception: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Kansas Union, Jayhawk Room Candidate three - Nov. 5 Presentation: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Burge Union, Forum D Reception: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Burge Union, Forum A Candidate four - Nov. 7 Presentation: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Adams Alumni Center, Summerfield Room Reception: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Adams Alumni Center, Bruckmiller/McGee Rooms Names and other information about each candidate will be announced 48 hours ahead of the candidates’ visits, according to the email.

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Parkland shooting survivor to speak at KU Katie Counts

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David Hogg, gun control activist and survivor of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting, will speak at the Lied Center on Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Hogg is a co-founder of the nationwide March for Our Lives movement and a graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where a school shooting on Feb. 14, 2018, killed 17 people.

Following the shooting, Hogg and several of his classmates became activists, pushing for legislation to prevent gun violence.

Chair of the political science department Don Haider-Markel said while he is not certain what Hogg’s speech will entail, he thinks Hogg will discuss gun violence and how to reduce the influence of gun policy. Hogg’s speech is titled “Putting the USA Over the NRA.” The event, which is free and open to the public, is a part of the political science department’s Clifford P. Ketzel series, which aims to fund bringing people to speak on controversial issues to campus, Haider-Markel said.

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Gun control activist David Hogg will speak at the Lied Center Nov. 8.

Normally, Haider-Markel said political science has used the fund to bring in academic speakers, but the department wanted to do something different this time. Since many in the political science department have done research related to gun violence, Haider-Markel said Hogg seemed like the perfect match.

“People are intensely interested in this issue,” Haider-Markel said.

“It gets to the heart of a lot of the

debate we’ve seen in Kansas.”

Kansas concealed carry laws allow those over 21 to carry on public property, including public college campuses — like the University of Kansas.

“I think this is an important issue for the campus and for the campus to talk about,” Haider-Markel said.

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The subject of a recent University of Kansas Crime Alert for alleged lewd and lascivious behavior was identified on Oct. 10 around 9 a.m., according to police records.

The crime alert was issued after two female students reported a man exposing himself and masturbating between Hashinger and Lewis Halls on Oct. 8.

The case was sent to the city prosecutor, said James Anguiano, deputy chief of KU Public Safety.

Anguiano said the subject was not a student from the University .

The individual was not arrested, Anguiano said. The Kansan generally does not name individuals who have not been charged or arrested on suspicion of a crime.

“We want [to] thank the community for assistance in helping identify this individual,” Anguiano said in an email with the Kansan.

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The University of Kansas will be launching a new strategic plan later in the academic year, and to help with the process, Chancellor Douglas Girod announced a “visioning day” slotted for early November, according to a community message from the University.

A visioning day kickoff event is set for Nov. 8 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Kansas Union.

Girod is expected to open the event, according to the message from the Office of the Chancellor.

After that, attendees will break off into groups to discuss their ideas. “[T]he ideas that emerge from these discussions will be collected and incorporated into the next phase of our planning process,” Girod said.

People unable to attend can watch through a livestream available on the KU webpage. Those requiring reasonable accommodation to attend the event should email collincox@ku.edu or call 785-864-1258.

Other campus events, online feedback forms and surveys fo-

cused on the upcoming strategic plan will take place through the 2019-2020 academic year.

The process is expected to be finished by June 1, 2020. “[S]trategic planning is more than developing ‘wish lists’ of our favorite initiatives. Rather, it requires us to make choices,

set priorities, and listen to each other,” Girod said in the message.

“This process offers responsibility and opportunity — and with your help, I know it will position us to advance our mission and aspirations as a top national research university.”

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Chancellor Girod is expected to open the “visioning day” kickoff, which will take place on Nov. 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Kansas Union.

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University. Roughly 25% of undergraduate women said they experienced stalking, according to the survey. “[T]hese results provide cause for both hope and continued concern, and they will guide our continued efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault and violence,” Durham said.

From May 2012 through Dec. 31, 2018, the University’s Office of Student Affairs imposed sanctions against 65 students for violating the University’s sexual harassment policy, which includes acts of sexual violence and sexual harassment.

For each additional year of school, more undergraduate women have said they have been sexually assaulted — about 33% of fourth-year undergraduate women said they have been sexually assaulted, while about 17% of first-year undergraduate women said they have been sexually assaulted.

Other universities surveyed had similar results — about 26% of undergraduate women at other AAU affiliated universities said they were sexually assaulted since starting college.

“The disturbing news from this year’s survey is that sexual assault and misconduct remain far too prevalent among students at all levels of study,” AAU President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement. “The good news ... is that students are more knowledgeable than they were four years ago about what constitutes sexual assault and misconduct, how to report it, and what resources are available to victims.”

“[T]hese results provide cause for both hope and continued concern.”

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she plans on attending Hogg’s speech. She said she’s excited to hear a college-aged activist talk about gun control.

“Gun control has been a much more important topic to me since getting to college,” Magana said.

While Hogg is at the University, Haider-Markel said he plans for select student leadership and administration to meet with him.

Regardless of someone’s beliefs on gun control, Haider-Markel said he hopes Hogg will inspire students to get involved in civic leadership and foster conversation that goes beyond “bumper sticker platitudes.”

“Anytime you can have a public discussion, especially with someone who has inspired civic leadership, it can help people figure out why they hold the opinions they do,” Haider-Markel said.

Hogg will sign copies of the book he wrote with his sister Lauren Hogg, titled “#NeverAgain: A New Generation Draws the Line,” after his speech. More information can be found about the event at the Lied Center website.

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Flu-like virus spreads across campus, but real flu yet to arrive

Senior Nick Bodine receives his flu shot at Watkins Memorial Health Center.

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As a flu-like virus begins to spread across campus, many students are being advised not to attend classes to avoid spreading the sickness.

The virus, called Enterovirus, has many of the same side effects as the flu, including fever, headache, body aches and fatigue.

“We’re having to get [students with the virus] out of class because they’re contagious, but when we do that nasal swab to identify the virus, it’s testing negative for … the vast majority of people,” said Dr. Pavika Saripalli, interim chief of staff of Watkins Health Services.

Despite campus not yet seeing many cases of the flu, University health officials are still encouraging students to get their flu shot to prepare for the upcoming flu season. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment creates weekly samplings from across the state to spot signs of influenza, Saripalli said. So far, the department has only seen one or two cases.

However, the East Coast as well as some larger cities across the country are beginning to see the flu spread. It has not yet spread to the Midwest and is expected to arrive around Thanksgiving and reach high levels by December, Saripalli said.

People can still receive the flu shot even after having the flu, Saripalli said.

“We’ve had students get [influenza] A in the fall and get B in the spring,” Saripalli said. “So there are a lot of people that recommend getting a flu shot even if you think you had the flu already for the season.”

Watkins has seen an increase in the number of flu shots given so far this year. More students have received a flu shot than ever before. Diana Malott, interim director of Watkins, believes it may be due to text messages and emails that have been sent out to students that encourage them to receive the flu shot.

“It’s definitely worthwhile,” Saripalli said. “It’ll save you a lot of missed days of class.”

There is no University require-

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ment that says students have to receive a flu shot, but Watkins health officials encourage it. Students can begin receiving their flu shots now and are recommended to do so in October, Saripalli said.

“People that get the flu might not even realize they have the flu, but they can still shed virus and give it to somebody else,” Malott said. “So we really encourage them to get it, and we always try to make sure that we have enough flu vaccine that anybody who wants one can get one.”

The flu shot is covered by most insurance plans, but if a student

who wishes to receive one does not have insurance, the staff of Watkins will work with the student to pay the bill, Malott said.

The KU student health insurance plan covers most injections under preventive care.

“A student would never have to have money in their pocket when they came if they got the flu shot,” Malott said.

Students can receive their flu shot as a walk-in, or they can make an appointment. Watkins charges $35, which is cheaper than many other businesses across Lawrence, Malott said.

Watkins will continuously receive the flu shot from its provider as long as students are requesting it. It currently has around 2,000 doses and will continue to order more as long as needed, Malott said.

Nick Bodine, a senior studying Biology, received his flu shot from Watkins.

“I like to get them to be safe,” Bodine said.

Health officials develop a new formula for the flu shot every year based on the results from the previous flu season, Malott said. They also look to Australia to see how their flu season was to prepare for when it spreads to the United States, which shows this year’s flu season may be very impactful.

The flu shot at Watkins covers most of the strains of the flu and is available for people 65 years and older who are in need of a higher dose.

When asked what Malott would like KU students to know about the flu shot, she said, “Oh, boy.

They don’t hurt that much.”

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Health officials are anticipating a difficult flu season this winter.

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When to call in sick this winter Lindley Lund @LindleyLund

With flu season here, Watkins Health Services’ officials are offering students advice on when to send their “I’m sick and can’t make it to class” email to their professor.

The official recommendation, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Watkins Interim Chief of Staff Pavika Saripalli, is to refrain from coming to class if you have had a fever in the past 24 hours.

“Some people will say, ‘well, I haven’t had a fever’ but they’ve been taking Ibuprofen around the clock,” Saripalli said. “So it’s got to be no fever for 24 hours off of Tylenol and Ibuprofen.”

The other big rule is to refrain from attending class if you have been vomiting in the past 24 hours.

Interim Director for Watkins Diana Malott also encourages students to stay home from class if they are having chills or a very bad cough.

“Those are the kind of things that they really need to come down and see us,” Malott said.

“There’s no charge for a provider visit.”

Watkins’ health professionals can test patients for strep throat and the flu, and can even determine what strain patients have.

“It’s helpful to students to recognize their symptoms and their body and when they know something might be off … regardless of what they’ve got going on, for their protection and the protection of others they probably ought to stay home,” Malott said.

Students can get their flu shot at Watkins Health Services for $35, which can be billed to insurance.

Flu shots are also available at the following businesses in Lawrence: • Walgreens • The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department • CVS Minute-Clinic, receive a $5 Target gift card if at the CVS in Target • MedExpress

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Nintendo event on campus draws in dozens of students

Campus Couture: Jarron Lewis rocks homemade jeans and choker Alicia Marksberry @Aliciamarksb

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Students play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe outside the Kansas Union.

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Dozens of students stopped outside the Kansas Union to play video games with their friends at an official Nintendo event Thursday, Oct. 10.

The Nintendo Switch: Together Tour is a series of events that promotes several Nintendo Switch games at over a dozen college campuses. “The Nintendo Switch: Together Tour gives you and your friends a chance to hang out, experience some of the hottest multiplayer games available for the Nintendo Switch™ family of systems, and walk away with sweet giveaways,” according to the official Nintendo website.

The tour, which is free for students to participate, has already been to the University of Iowa and will continue to other colleges in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona and California. It stopped at the University of Kansas on Oct. 10 and 11.

“I came out of an exam, and I was kind of stressing about it,”

said junior Meredith Wilcox. “And then I saw this across the street, and I was like, ‘OK, I know what I’m doing.’”

While students can play a variety of games — from single-player games like Super Mario Maker to multiplayer blasts like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate and Super Mario Party — the games themselves are only part of the tour. Students can also take pictures with a go-kart from Mario Kart or the Sandbag from Super Smash Bros.

Additionally, if a person takes part in six different attractions, which include both the photo ops and the games themselves, they are given a random prize, such as sunglasses, a fake Mario mustache or a Nintendo-themed fanny pack.

“It’s pretty cool that the campus would bring this. It’s not something that I would regularly check out,” said junior Dawson Krug after playing several games of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. “I was just kind of walking by, and I’ve ended up spending a while here.”

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Jarron Lewis, a sophomore from Englewood, Colorado, studying architecture, expresses himself with homemade jeans and chokers on a cool, rainy afternoon.

Lewis wore Converse, striped bleached jeans, a black sweater, necklaces and a colorful beaded choker with his name on it. His favorite parts of the outfit are his rhinestone-studded belt and his necklaces.

“Sometimes I wear things that are a little too stand-out-ish, and so today it was a little cooler and I was like, ‘I’m not trying to be super bright and funky,’ but it’s still enough of my personality that shows through,” Lewis said.

Lewis frequents thrift stores like Wild Man Vintage and Arizona Trading Company. He also said he likes shopping at Urban Outfitters, even if sometimes it’s a little out of his price range.

“I’m a person who has the ability to wait for sales,” Lewis said. “If I see something I’ll be like, ‘OK, I

can wait a couple of weeks for it to go on sale.’”

Lewis also started making some of his own clothes last year by altering thrifted clothes. He said he made his striped jeans by using duct tape and bleach.

“I feel like all the clothes I buy that are branded towards me are not what I want,” Lewis said. “I feel like guys clothes especially are just always so boring and follow a very strict guideline.”

Lewis said he likes anything that is colorful and has a pattern on it. He also said he takes a lot of his inspiration from art and the brand Glossier. He shops with the company and follows its blog, “Into The Gloss,” to get fashion inspiration.

“I like the way they make everything,” Lewis said. “It’s just super simple and cute, and I feel like that is very much me.”

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KU sophomore Jarron Lewis wears homemade jeans and chokers.

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Quirky classes to take Ainsley Rosenstiel

astronomy or geology is required before taking this course.

As hard as it may seem hard to believe, the fall semester is coming to an end, and it’s already time to start thinking about what classes to take in the spring. Before you go to your advising appointment and enroll in classes, here are some outside-of-the-box classes offered this spring so you have something to look forward to after winter break.

CLSX 316/REL 316: Ancient Magic and Witches Everyone grew up hearing about magic and witches in popular culture. In this class, you can learn about witchcraft and magic in ancient Rome and Greece, including ghosts, witches and spirits.

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HIST 321/WGSS 321: Mystics to Feminists: 1600 to present This class offers a look at the role of women in European history and how that links to their roles in religious, political and cultural life leading up to the rise of feminism.

ENGL 203: Topics in Reading and Writing Depending on the class you choose, you can learn about topics such as alien encounters, rock and rap writing, magic language, post apocalyptic fiction, and social media and social action.

ASTR 394: Quest for Extraterrestrial Life If you anxiously awaited the raid for Area 51 or are obsessed with science fiction, this could be the class for you. The class provides history and insight to our quest to find aliens and how it’s related to scientific fields. An introductory course in biology,

CLSX 350: Modern Themes, Ancient Models We all have a picture of a gladiator in our head. Whether it’s Russell Crowe or a man from ancient Rome, take this class if you want a little more insight into how the idea of the gladiator and how it is represented came to be in history and movies.

For more out-of-the-box spring classes, visit kansan.com.

THINGS TO DO AT KU Art

Food & Dining

Movies & TV

Music

Theater

13th Annual Lawrence Zombie Walk Oct. 17 at South Park

The Levee Cafe at 239 Elm St.

“El Camino” released on Netflix Oct. 11

“9” by Lil’ Kim released Oct. 11

“In the Blood” Oct. 25 at William Inge Memorial Theatre

For the best arts, culture and entertainment news, visit kansan.com

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New group connects first-gen students DeAsia Paige

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As a first-generation college student at the University of Kansas, senior Jirick Hunter often found it hard trying to navigate school and find resources that would help him along his college journey. Although he sought help from the KU TRIO SES & STEM program, he said he needed more resources on campus.

“There’s just not enough,” said Hunter, a sports management major. “There were a lot of times when I just didn’t want to be here. I didn’t know anything and didn’t know where to go for certain needs. I was just working and not focused on getting the full college experience because I needed to work and go to school.

With being a first-gen, I would talk to my parents and cousins [for help], but they just didn’t know, and that was hard.”

However, after seeing this year that The University of Texas at Austin had a graduation dedicated to first-generation students, Hunter wanted the University to have the same thing. He talked to his TRIO adviser LaTisha Davis, who serves as an associate director for TRIO SES & STEM, about the opportunities they could create for students.

That was the start of Fearless

Individuals Reaching Success Together, a student organization that aims to build a community for KU first-generation students.

F.I.R.S.T was registered as a student organization in June, and this is its first semester providing mentorship for students. Hunter currently serves as the organization’s president, and Davis is the organization’s director.

“We’re more of a community support and recognition organization,” Hunter said. “We base ourselves to just bring support to all the first-generation students on campus for undergraduate and graduate and provide them with the resources that are available on campus.”

The group doesn’t meet weekly, but they do have events during the semester that are catered to building a community among first-generation students. The group recently had a meet-andgreet, and next month they’ll host a resource mixer where first-generation students can learn more about the variety of services on campus created for them. The organization also has a GroupMe chat that acts as a virtual space to share experiences and learn about resources.

Hunter said a group like F.I.R.S.T. is essential in helping first-generation students navigate the unknown.

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“It’s hard as a college student,” Hunter said. “It’s hard as a minority student, but most firstgens have a lot of marginalized backgrounds, and a lot of people don’t realize how hard it is to be a first-gen. If you’re not a first-gen, you have people in your life that you can go to that have experienced at least a little bit of it, but as a first-gen, you have nobody.

As much as your family or your parents can support you and mentally support when you go to them for help, they literally just don’t know.”

Davis said for fall 2018, about 14% of students at the Lawrence and Edwards campuses were first-generation students. She said it’s a number that continues to increase each year. Davis, who was also a first-generation college student, said she wishes F.I.R.S.T. was something that existed during her time in undergrad.

“When I started my undergrad many many years ago, I did not even know what first-gen meant,” Davis said. “I didn’t know I was eligible for services. I think we’re trying to really bring awareness to first-gen college students as well as cultivate a sense of pride of being a first-gen student and making sure students are aware of the resources that are out there to support them.”

The group’s lack of weekly

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LaTisha Davis is the director of F.I.R.S.T. at the University. F.I.R.S.T is an organization for first-generation college students.

meetings is intentional. Hunter said he doesn’t want to compete with other groups that students may be a part of. He said its community has grown from 15 students in May to 60 students this semester.

“We’re not that organization that wants to overcrowd organizations and events,” Hunter said.

“As a first-gen, if you’re in Greek life, we want you to go to all of your Greek events. If you’re a part of Black Student Union, we want you to go to all of your events. We don’t want to take away from other organizations. We just basically want you to meet other first-gen

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students and get acclimated with them.”

Davis said F.I.R.S.T. is a great opportunity to amplify students’ voices and to ensure that they are being heard on campus.

“I think a student organization is definitely needed to bring in that student voice because although we [offer] support on [the] faculty, staff and administrator side as best as we can, we need that student voice,” Davis said.

“We need to hear what their needs are and what their challenges are.

I truly believe this organization is bringing that voice to the tables now.”

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The lonely artistic genius never existed: All artwork is collaborative

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FFA of the day: “What’s the

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word for a gold digger but for streaming services” “My mother would murder me if I married you for a meme” “I’m only interested in white trash beer” “One time I accidentally walked to Mexico” can men stop being trash i can’t afford this much tequila “I was thinking about this last night: reincarnation.”

“There are 6.5 people in Finland” “Are they talking about friendship? This is like My Little Pony but worse” “I would say that I’m buying you a drink but that’s not gonna happen.”

“Either way it’s incest”

We all know the image of the lonely artist. When we think of novelists, we think of a (white) (male) tortured soul staring out a window in tasteful black-andwhite, cigarette smoke curling out of frame. When we think of painters, we think of (white) (male) isolated geniuses huddled in a leaking attic, smearing oil paint on a canvas with their fingers while their unsold work stacks up behind them, not yet worth the millions of dollars eventually paid by the Louvre to house them.

These images are ubiquitous, and to some, the fantasy they create is immensely appealing.

But that’s all it is — a fantasy.

There is no one universal “artist type.” Every artist is different in numerous visible and invisible ways. More importantly, artists do not work alone, even if they claim to. No one creates anything in a vacuum, and the sooner we break down the myth of the lone creator, working tirelessly in a small cabin on a hidden lakefront, the sooner we can harness the power of our collective creativity.

Functionally, professional creatives cannot work in a bubble.

Books on shelves and art in museums are the responsibility of not only the artists but also the editors and curators who present this work to an audience. Every book has an acknowledgements page, and every portrait in the

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Opinion columnist Jamie Hawley argues that all artists rely on one another to create and share their work.

National Portrait Gallery exists because someone posed for it.

Someone had to design the cover art of every novel, and someone had to write the copy pasted on gallery walls.

Physically, they can do the work alone, but this work would be impossible without the influences of others.

We can zoom out even farther: Someone had to design the buildings the art is housed in. Someone had to design the logo of the bookstore. The work that is put in front of us, polished and preened for public consumption, is the result of entire teams of people, all of whom played a crucial role in making the art on display. One

person can write a book in a cabin, but if no one else ever reads it, it’s like they never wrote it at all. (There’s a tree metaphor that comes to mind here. I’ll let you fill in the gaps.)

Except even that is a lie. One person can’t write a book in a cabin, not really, and one person can’t paint a painting alone in an attic. Physically, they can do the work alone, but this work would be impossible without the influences of others. I believe that creators are universally driven, in whatever capacity, by their relationship to other people, whether that relationship is good, bad or somewhere in between. Maybe these people are contributing to art through direct feedback, and maybe their contributions are only known to the artists themselves, but it’s a contribution all the same.

For the last nine years, I’ve done a ridiculous and wonderful thing every November. It’s called Na-

tional Novel Writing Month. It’s a challenge to write 50,000 words of a creative project in 30 days, and it’s the best proof I have of how seemingly solitary creation is actually the result of so much more.

NaNoWriMo, as we call it, has a robust community of participants. There are forums and social media posts and local writing groups that meet in libraries and coffee shops. There are daily challenges and word sprints, and for one month, thousands of people write their own stories while simultaneously influencing so many others. It’s incredible. It’s heartwarming. It’s my proof that no matter how often I get stuck in my own head, trying to draw words from an empty well, there will always be people around me to replenish my supply. I’ve won NaNoWriMo every year since 2011. If I had done it alone, those victories would not have been possible.

We must destroy this image of the brilliant hermit creating works in a bubble. They never existed, and we should not fool ourselves into thinking they ever could. Art is not made by artists alone. It exists because of the connections we form with other people, artists and non-artists alike. Do not be afraid to harness the creative energy around you, and do not be afraid to show your work to others. If we cease to create together, we will cease to create at all.

Jamie Hawley is a senior from Salina studying English, political science and communications.

“His dick game was weak because he was on

It is not the time to disengage with local politics

antidepressants” “The cocaine really hinders your appetite”

Brianna Wessling

“Bff and gff... is that what they

@briwessling

call it when you’re married?”

“It feels like I just shoved a whole carrot down my throat” about to say screw it all and do this blackboard exam on my phone in bed “That reminds me of an orgy party I accidentally went to “Well according to my horoscope yesterday, I was supposed to get laid. We both know that never happened”

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Young people today — for the most part — have grown up with the technology that has made it possible for us to have the ability to talk to a person from anywhere in the world at any time.

Our understanding of politics could never be limited to just our hometowns, our states, or even just our country. How could it be?

When scrolling through Twitter or Facebook, we have access to videos of people from all around the world, struggling to achieve the same freedoms that we fight for here.

While our perception of politics has changed greatly, the reality of it has not. The role that local politics has in our democracy is just as essential as it was before the entire country could sit in their own homes and watch a debate live on television. Oftentimes, the large, systemic changes that we hope to see at a national level start in state legislatures and even city commissions. It can be easy, especially as college students, to feel disconnected from local politics.

Many of us move to new towns or states for school, or plan on moving away after we graduate.

However, local governments can make changes that can go into effect even before we leave.

Local and state governments are in charge of law enforcement,

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Opinion columnist Brianna Wessling argues for engaging in local politics, even during college..

public schools, public utilities, and roads, among many other things. The decisions they make have direct and speedy consequences on the lives of the people in their states and cities. It’s important for us to take part in local politics in whatever community we’re in. Here in Lawrence, the soonest opportunity we have to participate is in November.

Students who are already registered to vote in Kansas will be able to choose between the six candidates vying for three open seats on the Lawrence City Commission. These candidates could spend the next two or four years on the Commission fighting for more affordable housing for Lawrence residents or clean energy initiatives. The candidates bring to the table a variety of experi-

ences and values.

While the city commission may not seem like a very important part of government, they would be essential in making Lawrence a more environmentally friendly city. Climate change is a global issue, however much of the change needed to make a difference starts at the local level. The city commission will soon be deciding whether or not Lawrence should charge a 16 cent plastic bag fee for disposable bags used in grocery stores. Some candidates running have also said that they believe that Lawrence should declare a climate emergency to help to push for new environmentally friendly policies, and are hoping Lawrence can step away from using fossil fuels in the next few years.

Whether or not you plan on living in Lawrence after graduation, or you lived in Lawrence before attending the University of Kansas, everyone has an opportunity to leave a lasting, positive impact on this community.

Participating in local government ensures that your priorities are heard — whether that be voting, or simply contacting your local representatives to discuss the issues that affect you on a daily basis. National and global politics are inarguably important, but don’t let them distract you from the important decisions happening here at a local level.

Brianna Wessling is a junior from Omaha studying English and journalism.

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KU soccer set to face K-State Ronnie Lozano @Rolo7_96

After an intense battle that led to a draw with No. 13 Texas Tech, Kansas soccer will face the Kansas State Wildcats in the Sunflower Showdown at Rock Chalk Park Friday night.

Kansas enters the game No. 23 in the country, with a record of 10-4-1 (2-2-1 Big 12), and has shut out its opponents in back-to-back matches after a 5-2 loss to the No. 15 Oklahoma State Cowboys on Oct. 3.

A large part of that turnaround has to do with the performance of sophomore goalkeeper Sarah Peters. She was named Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Week as she led the Big 12 in saves with 10.

“Our defense and Sarah have been phenomenal this year. We won Thursday because of our back line. We had to do a lot of defending, and today was no different,” coach Mark Francis told Kansas Athletics after his team’s draw with Texas Tech Sunday.

The Jayhawks have allowed two goals or less in all 14 games aside from the Oklahoma State match.

Following the team’s second straight shutout away from Rock Chalk Park, Peters said the performance has helped them with their confidence.

“I think that really boosted our team’s morale, especially our de-

fense. I think we’ve been letting in a few too many goals, and I think getting back-to-back shutouts over two games on the road has been really good for us,” Peters told Kansas Athletics.

Given the timing of Kansas’ bounce-back, a rejuvenated defense can assist the team down the stretch and into a possible NCAA tournament run come November.

Before that though, the Jayhawks will have to push past K-State, who is 3-9-2 (1-4 Big 12).

Although the season hasn’t gone the way the Wildcats would’ve hoped, they’re still going to be a tough challenge for the Kansas defense.

Though the Wildcats have scored as many goals as games played, the squad has attempted 85 shots on goal this season.

K-State junior midfielder Brookelynn Entz averages the second most shots on goal in the conference at 2.15 per game.

As for Kansas’ attack, it will look for standout senior forward Katie McClure to break her scoring drought in Big 12 play. McClure has yet to score a goal in conference play after she scored nine goals in 10 non-conference games.

She has tallied five shots on goal in five conference games but still hasn’t gotten on the scoreboard.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Friday at Rock Chalk Park.

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Sophomore defender Grace Wiltgen dribbles the ball on the outside of the field against Texas on Sept. 26.

KU men’s golf takes second in Houston tournament Ronnie Lozano @Rolo7_96

Kansas men’s golf finished second at the Big 12 Match Play Championship after it fell to the Texas Tech Red Raiders 4-1-1 in the championship round Sunday afternoon.

The Jayhawks, who were the No. 7 seed at the event, placed second thanks to their strong performance in pool play. They led Pool B with 10 points after wins against Oklahoma, Baylor and Oklahoma State.

“The guys had a good week.

Freshman Luke Kluver didn’t lose a match and played well. Overall it was a great team effort,” coach Jamie Bermel said in a Kansas Athletics press release.

Kluver continued his stellar

freshman campaign with five total match play victories, including the only win for Kansas in the championship round. He defeated Texas Tech redshirt sophomore Kyle Hogan.

Junior Harry Hillier also had a strong outing in Houston. He won four of his five matches, losing just his final match against Texas Tech junior Sandy Scott.

Fellow junior Drew Shepherd won once, tied twice and lost twice. His win came against Kansas State Saturday morning in pool play. Shepherd lost 3-and-2 to Texas Tech sophomore Andy Lopez in the championship round.

“Great match today. I thought we played well, and Texas Tech was awfully hard to beat today.

Hats off to them,” Bermel said.

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Junior Ben Sigel works on his stroke at practice. Sigel finished tied for seventh overall at 2-under (211) at the Windon Memorial Classic Tuesday, Sept. 17.

“The guys had a good week.

Freshman Luke Kluver didn’t lose a match and played well. Overall it was a great team effort.”

Jamie Bermel Golf coach

Redshirt sophomore Jeff Doty earned a tie in the final round after losing his first three matches in the previous days. Doty only golfed in four matches because he didn’t appear against Kansas State. Redshirt freshman Zack Sokolosky filled in for him in the team’s lone tie.

The greens at Houston Oaks Golf Course were fair to junior Ben Sigel, who racked up two wins, two losses and a tie. Sigel won against Baylor and Oklahoma State.

Senior Andy Spencer won both of his matches Friday as he matched up with Oklahoma and Baylor. Saturday was not as kind to him as he lost to Kansas State freshman Tim Tillmanns and tied with Oklahoma State sophomore Aman Gupta. Spencer also fell in

the final to Texas Tech junior Jamie Stewart.

The Jayhawks have one more match left this fall. They will participate in the Ka’anapali Collegiate Classic in Maui from Nov. 1 to 3.

Bermel said he looks forward to the opportunity for his golfers to make the trip and knows they’ll have time to reflect on their performance in Houston.

“We need to get rested up and get ready for our last tournament of the fall,” Bermel said.

Next Tournament At Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii Nov. 1 to 3

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Senior cornerback Hasan Defense checks with the referee during the game against Oklahoma. The Jayhawks fell to the Sooners 45-20 Saturday, Oct. 5.

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Bryce Torneden

Sam Ehlinger

Senior safety

Junior quarterback

With 43 total tackles on the season so far, the Lawrence native is currently Kansas’ leading tackler. Torneden starts at strong safety for the Jayhawks and will be one of the main pieces in charge of slowing down the Longhorns’ offense that currently ranks third in the Big 12 in scoring (39.3 points per game).

Throwing for 1,658 yards and 17 touchdowns through six games, the junior from Austin ranks third in the Big 12 in passing yards per game (273.6). Last week against Oklahoma, Ehlinger completed 26 of 38 passes for 210 yards. Despite failing to throw for a touchdown for the first time all season, he did rush for two scores.

Daylon Charlot

Devin Duvernay

If the Jayhawks want to make it out of Austin with a win, they will have to attack the Longhorns’ weakest spot: the secondary. Texas currently ranks dead last in the Big 12 in pass defense. Last time out against Oklahoma, Charlot only had two catches, but one of them was an incredible contested touchdown catch in the corner of the end zone.

Leading the Longhorns in receiving yards with 517, Duvernay averages 9.8 yards per catch on a conference-best 8.8 receptions per game. In a 45-38 loss to LSU earlier this season, the Sachse, Texas, native hauled in 12 catches for 154 yards and two touchdowns. The senior wideout has at least six receptions in every game this season.

Liam Jones

Joseph Ossai

If the game is close, it is extremely important Kansas converts on all scoring opportunities. To this point, the Jayhawks haven’t been great at this. Thus far, Jones has made four of six field goal attempts and two extra point attempts this season.

Ossai has become increasingly active in his second year at Texas, as he’s already surpassed his 2018 totals in tackles, sacks, forced fumbles and interceptions.

Over the last three games, the 6-foot-4, 245-pound linebacker has recorded 24 tackles and forced one fumble.

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