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Douglas County Sheriffs Office
booking recap.
A 20-year-old male was arrested
yesterday on the 2200 block of 6th
street under suspicion of domestic
battery and battery. No bond was
posted.
A 33-year-old female was ar-
rested yesterday on the 3600 block
of 21st street under suspicion of
possession of drug paraphernalia
and possession of a controlled
substance. A $500 bond was paid.
A 48-year-old male was ar-
rested Monday on the 3600 block
of 25th street under suspicion of a
dangerous animal at large. A $500
bond was paid.
A 22-year-old male was ar-
rested Monday on the 200 block of
National street under suspicion of
violating probation. A $5,000 bond
was paid.
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GrADes
Employers consider GPA,
other factors when hiring
Does your GPA matter after you
graduate?
This is a reoccurring question
among students, especially as grad-
uation nears. Students can strive
for a high GPA
for multiple rea-
sons. They may
need a certain
GPA to keep
scholarships, to
remain on an
athletic team or
simply to prove
to themselves
that they can
do it.
Jose Luis
Miletich, a
junior from
Zaragoza, Spain,
said he thinks
the importance
of GPA varies
from field to field. He said that
GPA may matter more for peo-
ple working in a math or science
industry because they deal with
more technical things, but other
fields may not be as crucial.
A high GPA shows that you put
in a lot of work, but not necessarily
your skills, Miletich said.
Candy Johansen, a non-tradi-
tional student from Hiawatha, said
that she doesnt focus on getting
straight As as much as always try-
ing her hardest.
Why put the effort in if you
arent going to try your best?
Johansen said.
Some professionals agree with
these students. Katrina Redding,
outreach coordinator for the
University Career Center, said that
a specific GPA requirement for get-
ting hired usually depends on the
company. She said that regardless
of the situation, students should be
prepared.
You always want to put yourself
in the best position, Redding said.
When looking for specific quali-
ties in newly graduated prospective
employees, Redding said that expe-
rience is a big factor. She said that
if a student can get an internship
or job related to their industry, the
experience can pick up skills that
employers value.
Patty Noland, career develop-
ment coordinator for the School of
Journalism, said that most employ-
ers, at least in the journalism field,
dont have a required minimum for
a GPA. She said that internships,
campus media and involvement
with student groups are key.
They want well-rounded indi-
viduals, Noland said.
If a students GPA falls below the
norm for their industry, they may
be able to make up for it in other
ways. Susan Davis-Ali, who has
a doctorate in clinical psychology
and is the founder of Leadhership1,
recently said in a USA Today
College article that students should
leverage their network to the full-
est. She also said that she may be
more impressed with a 3.0 student
who worked two jobs to put them-
selves through college rather than a
4.0 student who didnt work at all.
While some people tend to
agree that GPA isnt as crucial as
other factors, others claim it is still
extremely important when apply-
ing for jobs.
Patrick OBrien, author of
Making College Count, recently
said in a USA Today College article
that GPA is particularly important
if a student is interested in working
for a large or mid-sized company.
He also said that if possible, stu-
dents should aim for a 3.4, and if
that isnt achievable, work for a 3.0
or above.
According to the Job Outlook
2013 Survey by the National
Association of Colleges and
Employers, 78 percent of those sur-
veyed said they will be screening
applicants for their GPA. This was
an all-time high for the number of
employers that will be screening
candidates for GPA. This survey
also showed that 63.5 percent of
respondents have a GPA cutoff of
3.0.
Opinions aside, GPA is used to
measure students abilities while
they are in school. Graduation
isnt getting further away, and GPA
is still a factor when looking for
employment after college.
Edited by Madison Schultz
hANNAh bARLING
hbarling@kansan.com
the same kind of arts scene and
music scene and those kinds of
things as Lawrence does, Stod-
dard said. This designation of a
district is a way to sort of more
unify our assets that we already
have and perhaps create oppor-
tunities in the future.
The music scene is what sets
Lawrences downtown apart, ac-
cording to Wichita freshman
Alex Tatro. Her favorite expe-
rience to date was attending a
show at The Bottleneck in early
October.
It has a wide variety of mu-
sical options and places for that.
Its not like your typical down-
town, Tatro said.
The diversity that downtown
brings to the Lawrence com-
munity makes spending an af-
ternoon people watching or an
evening listening to outdoor
musicians enjoyable activities
for Tatro.
I like being downtown be-
cause of the characters here, she
said. There are so many differ-
ent types of people who are all so
unique.
Patrick Kelly, chair of the
Lawrence Cultural Arts Com-
mission, believes the designation
will help downtown continue to
develop.
It allows us to focus some en-
ergies toward a specific area that
we think is a culturally viable
part of our community, Kelly
said.
Kelly said a task force will be
appointed by the city commis-
sion to determine the next steps
to enhance and preserve the re-
sources downtown.
The designation is something
Kelly feels solidifies the original-
ity of the community.
Our students know that thats
a neat place in town with a lot of
cool things going on, both down-
town and within that area. It just
sort of brands that area, identi-
fies that area as being really cul-
turally significant in Kansas and,
I think, across the country.
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with Orchards Drug, L.C. I dont
think it would be wise to count on
using the morning-afer pill for a
routine contraceptive. It wasnt in-
tended to be used that way.
According to a study conducted
by the CDC in 2006, 49 percent of
U.S. pregnancies are unintended.
Smith argues that a routine oral
contraceptive or an intrauterine
device are signifcantly less expen-
sive contraceptives because there
is no co-pay under the Afordable
Care Act.
Its a stronger pill double
or more the strength of what
someone might be taking on a
daily basis, Smith said. You still
have some risk of clot problems
but thats moderate relative to the
risk you might be taking if you get
pregnant.
Te morning-afer pill is sold
over-the-counter to women over
the age of 17 and generally costs
between $35 and $65. Women
younger than 17 must have a doc-
tors prescription.
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Anheuser-Busch accused
of diluting beer in lawsuit
ASSOCIAtED PRESS
Bud Light beer is shown in the aisles of elite Beverages in indianapolis. Beer lovers across the country have fled $5 million
class-action lawsuits accusing Anheuser-Busch of watering down its Budweiser, Michelob and other brands.
PHILADELPHIA Beer lov-
ers across the U.S. have accused
Anheuser-Busch of watering down
its Budweiser, Michelob and other
brands, in class-action suits seek-
ing millions in damages.
Te suits, fled in Pennsylvania,
California and other states, claim
consumers have been cheated out
of the alcohol content stated on la-
bels. Budweiser and Michelob each
boast of being 5 percent alcohol,
while some light versions are said
to be just over 4 percent.
Te lawsuits are based on infor-
mation from former employees at
the companys 13 U.S. breweries,
some in high-level plant positions,
according to lead lawyer Josh Boxer
of San Rafael, Calif.
Our information comes from
former employees at Anheuser-
Busch, who have informed us that
as a matter of corporate practice, all
of their products mentioned (in the
lawsuit) are watered down, Boxer
said. Its a simple cost-saving mea-
sure, and its very signifcant.
Te excess water is added just
before bottling and cuts the stated
alcohol content by 3 percent to 8
percent, he said.
Anheuser-Busch InBev called
the claims groundless and said
its beers fully comply with labeling
laws.
Te suit involves 10 Anheuser-
Busch products: Budweiser, Bud
Ice, Bud Light Platinum, Michelob,
Michelob Ultra, Hurricane High
Gravity Lager, King Cobra, Busch
Ice, Natural Ice and Bud Light
Lime.
ASSOCIAtED PRESS
Employers hiring expectations for 2013:
increase the number of college hires 47.5%
Maintain the number of college hires 42.4%
Decrease the number of college hires 10.1%
Why are they hiring? employers in the survey said they are hiring in order to
increase their companies talent with new college graduates and to compen-
sate for an aging work force. some companies are working to establish college
recruiting programs or expand existing programs.
how many employers screen candidates by GPA?
More than 78 percent of responding employers said they would screen job
candidates based on GpA this year.
Also 63.5 percent of responding employers said they would use a GpA
cutoff of a 3.0.
top 5 qualities employers look in a candidate:
Leadership
problem solving skills
communication skills (written)
Ability to work in a team
Analytical/quantitative skills
All information is based off of a survey of about 250 employers in the united
states, 30 percent of which are from the Midwest.
Source: Job Outlook 2013 by the
National Association of Colleges and Employers
W
hile navigating the
snowy tundra that is
campus this week, its
hard to recall what Wescoe Beach
looked like during the warmer
months. Girls tanning their legs
in the sun, the hot dog man sell-
ing his $2 dogs, and everyone
trying to decide if the renovation
that took all summer is actually
uglier than before.
But theres another, darker side
to Wescoe Beach on a sunny day,
and that is the tablers, the abso-
lute lowest on the sidewalk totem
pole. These are the people who
have been exploited by their orga-
nizations into pestering you for
your signature, your cash, or your
attendance at an event.
When I pass these poor souls,
it usually elicits one of two reac-
tions:
(1) Uh oh, its that [insert any
student organization] person
again. Do I risk life and limb
trying to cross the street? Do I
put in headphones? Do I fake a
phone call, the most degrading
form of avoidance?
(2) Simple pity.
This may seem harsh, espe-
cially since I have been a tabler
before and understand their
unique, public plight. But within
my organizations, I will do
anything to avoid that dreaded
job. Take out all the trash after
an event? Yes. Sit in the dunk
tank at a fundraiser? Fine. Work
childcare at a fundraiser? Sign
me up (those who know me and
my ineptitude with children will
understand how serious this is).
Why am I willing to do all the
terrible jobs instead of just sit-
ting at a table on Wescoe or in
the Union? Because real, effec-
tive tabling is hard, and frankly,
Im not very good at it. Luckily,
I have plenty of advice for those
of you who find yourselves get-
ting a Tabling tomorrow! email
on a Sunday night. This comes
from both personal screw-ups
and from my great vantage point
at the KU Info desk at the Kansas
Union.
1. Be an extrovert
If you youre not good at
approaching people you dont
know with information they dont
want to hear, then forget about it.
Introverts are the worst kind of
tablers. No offense to us, intro-
verts. Were good at other things.
Simply sitting at a table with
some form of flyer in front of you
is just a waste of your time.
2. Its all aBout the sIgnage
Have you ever passed a table
with no readily visible identifica-
tion, and been like, why would I
stop there? Either that or a sign
with tiny, unreadable print or
some arbitrary slogan like Join
the team! If you cant draw peo-
ple in a 0.2-second glance, youve
already lost.
3. Free stuFF
This is really the cardinal rule
of tabling. If you dont have some
kind of dollar store candy or giant
pen or poorly designed T-shirt to
peddle, youre fighting an uphill
battle. If @freefoodatku Twitter
account tells us anything, its that
the best way to get students to
show up is to hand them a goodie
bag at the door. The cheaper, the
better.
4. (optIonal, But recom-
mended) Be attractIve
Self-explanatory. Maybe run a
brush through your hair today?
mayfeld is a junior studying journal-
ism, political science and leadership
from overland park.
R
aising the minimum wage
is one of the most efficient
and powerful changes the
federal government can make
to help rebuild the middle class.
There are arguments in both
courts, but the new federal ben-
efits nearly always outweigh its
problems.
Job creators are not the gargan-
tuan corporations or their over-
paid armies of CEOs, COOs, and
presidents. Anyone whos been an
entrepreneur for more than five
minutes knows that maximiz-
ing profits does not mean hiring
more employees. That is a last
resort. I mean dying-on-a-desert-
island drink-your-own-pee last
resort.
I called up my manager at my
summer job and asked about
picking up the spatula over
winter break. He said that hed
already been told to drop every
full-timer to part time. The boys
and girls upstairs in pinstripes at
the Four Seasons would rather
lose a finger than hire more.
We the people need to squeeze
businesses like the bulbous zit
they are and force them to hire
more of us. That means buying
power. That means less cash to
monthly bills and food, and more
to luxury items and services. That
means more than eight frowning
presidents an hour.
Businesses begin to squirm
when they hear talk like this.
They know that an increased
minimum wage is an upfront
expense right out of their pock-
ets, and thats all they really care
about: maximizing immediate
profits. When these businesses
lobbyists head to Capitol Hill
they just slide some campaign
funds across the table, adjust
their ties, and give their best
Barney Stinson wink. Hello,
political stagnation.
They need some rough and
tough manhandling if we want
to change this. Businesses might
suffer the torture of compensat-
ing their employees fairly. Watch
out if you follow Donald Trump
on twitter, hell have a manifesto
ready to live-tweet.
The more money workers in
the middle and lower classes
have, the more they can invest
into their communities and
even back into the companies
theyve worked so many years
for. Instead of companies treating
their employees like leeches, and
employees treating their compa-
nies like overlords, we can return
to a time when the relationship
between employee and business
was symbiotic.
Speaking of times far gone,
did you know that the mini-
mum wage has been relatively
static since the 1950s? The U.S.
Department of Labor reports
wage statistics annually, and the
minimum wage peaked in the late
1960s, dropped right back down,
and sat comfortably at just under
$5 until last year, when it finally
broke that ceiling. Ever heard
of inflation? Yeah, it hasnt been
compensated for.
When demand outstrips sup-
ply is when companies have to
hire up. When businesses can-
not physically keep up with the
products or services that their
customers want is the only realis-
tic and consistent scenario when
more workers are hired. Why
are droves of seasonal employees
swooped up during the holidays?
Because someone needs to suit up
as Old Saint Nick and entertain
some preschoolers. Back when I
was a disciple of Santa I always
thought it odd that he hovered
somewhere between 300 and
400 pounds depending on the
mall we were at, though I usually
chalked it up to the Atkins Diet.
Well hear dozens of testi-
monies from helmet-haired,
high-power types in the com-
ing weeks. As this issue evolves,
statistics will be thrown around
and someone somewhere will get
mad about taxes. But through it
all think about this: do you really
think Walmart, McDonalds, and
Apple give two farts about their
employees? Are the politicians
theyve glued securely under their
thumb arguing for the well-being
of the middle class or quarterly
profits? Would the Atkins Diet
really do all that much for Santa
anyway?
Kenney is a freshman majoring in
political science and journalism from
shawnee.
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Tips on how to be a tabler on Wescoe Beach
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By Lindsey Mayfield
lmayfield@kansan.com
what do you have to say
about Elijah Johnsons
game Monday night?
Follow us on Twitter @uDK_opinion. Tweet us your
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By Wil Kenney
wkenney@kansan.com
By late Sunday, the Internet
became familiar with Seth
MacFarlanes tasteless Oscar
jokes, running on tasteless
themes of objectification, sexual
harassment in the workplace, and
anti-Semitism.
Although the jokes concerned
adults, MacFarlane had no prob-
lem including children in his
sketches. Throughout the night,
MacFarlane picked on 9-year-old
Quvenzhan Wallis, the young-
est Oscar nominee in history,
routinely using her unique name
as a source of laughter. He openly
stated that she would be too old
as a romantic partner for George
Clooney once she came of age,
and suggesting that she may be
just a little too sassy for her age.
Just as the evening could not
become even cruder, the Onion, a
satirical newspaper source, called
Ms. Wallis a c*** on Twitter. A
controversy is boiling throughout
the Internet, with much outrage
toward the Onion, but also from
supporters who believe that a joke
is a joke and any outrage is due to
overt political correctness.
In our imaginary post-
racial society, it is a faux pas to
acknowledge historical context
because of its perceived divisive-
ness, but it is always necessary,
especially for this reason: black
children in this country have not
been afforded the same rights of
innocence guaranteed to others.
In fact, black girls and women are
routinely cast as uptight, angry,
promiscuous, and unfeminine.
This language has even contribut-
ed to sexual violence: in a country
where black men have perished
under vigilantism from accusa-
tions of raping white women, no
whites were ever persecuted for
sexual assault against black girls
or women, because they were
too slutty to be raped.
After Newtown, we demanded
that the innocence of children be
protected. Yet in a society where
innocence is valued in some chil-
dren and not others, we must ask
ourselves why we let that inequal-
ity fester among our youth.
cassandra osei, undergraduate in
history and latin american &
caribbean studies.
LETTEr EdITOr
To THE
please do not wear your high school
senior hoodies, freshman. Repeat: Do
NoT wear your senior hoodies! outdated.
i took the sidewalk less scooped, and
it made all the difference.
That moment when youre about to
take off your backpack in class and real-
ize nothings on your back...
let it snow, let it snow.
You know youre an old lady when your
professor references Downton abbey
and youre the only person who knows
what shes talking about.
Where does Jeff Withey buy his pants?
Does he just buy two pairs and then
stitch them up?
Sometimes i like to tromp around in
the snow and pretend im a Russian
explorer.
Bill Self gets a technical, the iowa
State crowd quiets down.
Huzzah!
How in the world do i get my favorite
paper when we have a snow day? edi-
tors note: We post the pdF online!
Elijah Johnson.
Go home ice, school is already
cancelled.
i sent in a funny FFa, and now no one
will see it because of a snow day. :(
i realized i am a terrible person when i
laughed at that iowa State child crying.
it seems Hilton magic only works frst
and second half.
EJs so strong, he makes little kids cry.
To all of the Elijah haters out there:
Nuff Said.
puT Ya SHoES oN!!!!
Everyone should be sure to thank their
favorite atmospheric science student for
all the recent snow days!
Bill Self style: Build em hopes up;
shut them down.
Just because its snowing, it does NoT
mean its oK to play christmas music.
all day marathon of Star Wars? Dont
mind if i do!
Go to class in this weather? You
couldnt pay me. Go to the bars? Not
even an issue.
So shorts are not acceptable in snow
but leggings are? please explain.
Stop complaining about how many
hours you have to take. Youre in college,
its expected youre not special.
Saw a guy fying a kite in the freezing
rain last night outside of mccollum...
What the heck?!
EliJaH! You aRE THE maN!!!
The only time a selfe is acceptable is
in snapchat. Stop posting one every day
on Facebook! No one cares!
@mattherr07
@udK_Opinion i saw Elijah on
campus wearing army pants and
fip fops, so i went out and bought
army pants and fip fops.
@Melanierr
@udK_Opinion heeeees baaaaack
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entertainment
aries (March 21-april 19)
today is a 7
Enter a two-day negotiations
phase with a balanced ap-
proach. Having a reasonable
and efficient plan helps. Get
partnerships going where they
were stuck by being unat-
tached to the results.
taurus (april 20-May 20)
today is a 6
the pace is picking up. turn
your attention toward complet-
ing assignments today and to-
morrow. Focus on the details,
and you'll be able to take on
more work, if you so choose.
gemini (May 21-June 20)
today is a 6
you're beginning a gener-
ally lucky and cuddly phase.
don't wait a second longer to
enjoy the game. play full out,
especially in matters of love.
seize the day.
cancer (June 21-July 22)
today is a 9
take the lead, especially
in your household. some
important decisions need to be
made. take one step at a time,
and don't sweat the small
stuff.
Leo (July 23-aug. 22)
today is an 8
study all the angles today and
tomorrow, and you'll discover
how valuable you are. you're
an information sponge now.
use your powers well. don't
pour your profits down a rat
hole.
Virgo (aug. 23-sept. 22)
today is an 8
it's not a good time to travel
right now. Figure finances
out. Make sure that you'll
make enough to pay expenses.
A magnetic female appears
onstage.
Libra (sept. 23-oct. 22)
today is a 9
you're getting stronger and
could have an impatient
tendency. your energy surges.
Make sure you're protected.
reject a far-fetched scheme in
favor of a practical solution.
scorpio (oct. 23-nov. 21)
today is an 8
you're lucky in love. rekindle
a commitment and finish up
old projects. traveling isn't
as easy now. your dreams can
inspire a shift for the better.
sagittarius (nov. 22-dec. 21)
today is a 7
Better check with the family
before making a date with
friends. when you stop think-
ing about yourself, you can
really hear what others are
saying. Love thy neighbor.
capricorn (dec. 22-Jan. 19)
today is a 9
what you say has tremendous
impact. you may want to think
twice before you post it to the
four winds. you'll be tested for
the next couple of days. sing a
song of sixpence.
aquarius (Jan. 20-feb. 18)
today is a 7
you'd rather play than work,
but you'll need to find the
right balance. relax to in-
crease productivity. saving is
better than spending now.
Pisces (feb. 19-March 20)
today is a 7
Focus on your work, and solve
problems as they arise with
grace. Financial aspects are
looking brighter after a long
winter. Celebrate with friends
later.
ConCErt
Yonder Mountain String
Band to play Liberty Hall
ryan wright
rwright@kansan.com
Over the past few years J. Cole
has made a name for himself as one
of hip-hops most promising young
artists.
Currently Cole is preparing his
follow up to his 2011 debut album
Cole World: Te Sideline Story. In
an efort to hold over excited fans, he
released a free fve-track EP, Truly
Yours.
Does this freebie stack up to his
previous releases?
All fve tracks have a smooth, jazz-
type sound which perfectly fts Coles
lyrics. Te production on this EP is
reminiscent of Coles earlier work,
such as his 2009 mixtape Te Warm
Up. Fans of that will be pleased.
Similar to the College Dropout era
Kanye, J. Coles relatable lyrics are the
force behind his popularity. Most of
what makes J. Cole so popular are his
relatable lyrics.
On the EP, Cole touches a multi-
tude of topics such as family issues,
drug abuse and struggling to make
it in the entertainment industry.
Troughout the EP Cole proves time
and time again that he is a lyricist.
Hands down the best track on the
EP is Tears for ODB, where Cole
paints a bleak picture of reality about
drug abuse. Te title of the track is
also a nod to deceased member of the
Wu-Tang Clan ODB, who tragically
died from a drug overdose in 2004.
Another standout track is Stay,
which happens to be a previously un-
released track from 2009. It features
both great production and two solid
verses from Cole.
Yours Truly proves to be a solid
release. If J. Coles upcoming record,
Born Sinner, resembles this efort in
any way, fans have something to look
forward to.
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yonder Mountain string Band has created their own genre that raises traditional bluegrass to a whole new level - neo-
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Yonder Mountain String Band
will play at Liberty Hall tomorrow
night. Te set will showcase songs
from the bands latest album, Te
Show, as well as feature new materi-
al on their next studio album, which
is due out sometime this year.
Tis Colorado quartet can be
considered a bluegrass band, but
they defnitely have roots in rock as
well. As a result, they have come up
with what they call neo-bluegrass.
According to the bands bio, Yonder
has always played music by its own
design. Bending bluegrass, rock and
countless other infuences, theyve
come to pioneer a sound that they
alone could only champion.
Te quartet consists of Adam
Aijala (guitar, vocals), Jef Austin
(mandolin, vocals), Dave Johnston
(banjo, vocals) and Ben Kaufmann
(bass, vocals).
Teir bio continues to explain
what exactly sets this band apart
from others, saying that although
they have a traditional lineup of
instruments and may appear to be
a traditional bluegrass band at frst
glance, they have truly transcended
genre.
Te group just hit their 14th year
together, and still continues to sell
out top venues on their tour across
the country.
Scottie Blomberg, a freshman
from Chicago, is excited that Law-
rence is included in the tour. Im
excited that YMSB is coming to
Lawrence because theyre a straight
bluegrass band that plays like a jam
band from the 70s. Teyre prob-
ably one of the best bluegrass bands
around and can play the hell out of
Grateful Dead songs, he said.
Fans like Blomberg are exactly
who the band looks to draw in.
Te Yonder Mountain boys have
found a formula that works: take
rootsy bluegrass infuences, add in
some rock n roll, and seek out an
adventurous audience, said Paste
Magazine.
Aside from working toward the
release of their new album, the band
has kept busy performing on Te
Late Late Show with Craig Fergu-
son, playing shows with Dave Mat-
thews, and most recently selling out
the 9,000-seat Red Rocks Amphi-
theater. Lucky enough, they found
the time to stop by Lawrence.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and the
show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are
$25.
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