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Alcohol-free event provides alternative to State Patty’s Day
In the spirit of State Patty’s Day, Campus Crusade for Christ members Jon Tornetta and David Adewumi will host a house crawl — minus the alcohol. The tour, which will involve members of CRU, Navigators and other campus organizations, will kick off at 1 p.m.
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Espresso yourself with newest, biggest Starbucks drink size
Less than one month after its release in select states including California, Starbucks’ new 31-ounce drink size is causing a stir among media outlets, some of whom call the beverage “massive” and even “worrisome.
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Green playgrounds spring up around bay area
While elementary school students usually spend recess in yards with endless asphalt and harsh metal structures, children in any schoolyard designed by Berkeley-based environmental planner Sharon Danks instead play in blooming gardens, shaded ponds and nature trails.
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University of Kansas to look into gender-neutral bathrooms
The University of Kansas LGBT resource center has established a new gender-neutral bathroom task force this semester. The task force is conducting a survey on the amount of gender-neutral bathrooms on campus as well as single-stalled bathrooms that can be converted into gender-neutral bathrooms.
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Column: Go organic, invest in your health
Feeling sluggish lately? Are you tired, unmotivated, crabby or perhaps short-tempered? While, admittedly, some (OK, probably most) of those feelings may stem from 12 hours of homework, classes and work you do every day, there is a good chance that what you’re eating may contribute as well.
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Events on Kansas’ campus intend to promote positive body image
Anorexia nervosa is the deadliest disease a female aged 15 to 24 can have, according to the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH). Celebrate EveryBODY Week meets that threat with a positive message.
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Legislation could eliminate Planned Parenthood funding
More than 50,000 Iowa women could soon see an increase in the cost of reproductive health care. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Feb.
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Study shows effectiveness of alcoholism assessment tool
Although the Rutgers Alcohol Problem Index (RAPI) has been used as a tool for assessing alcohol abuse or addiction among teens, a recent study showed its effectiveness in predicting long-term alcohol abuse.
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Study: HGH use increases for men
An increasing number of young men may be turning to human growth hormone when they want to bulk up, according to a recent study.
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