16C BASKETBALL PREVIEW THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007 Nine former Jayhawks are in the NBA, two of whom have become NBA champions. Paul Pierce, top left, joined the Boston Celtics in 1998. Drew Gooden, top center, was drafted to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2002. Kirk Hinrich, top right, joined the Chicago Bulls in 2003, and Nick Collison, bottom left, was drafted to the Seattle SuperSonics in 2003. BY BRYAN WHEELER Four former Javhawks have gone Currently there are nine JAYPLAY = 10.25.2007 halloween Certification In Service Learning csl@ku.edu www.servicelearning.ku.edu GET CERTIFIED Group reflection sessions. One more way to complete reflection. In order to fulfill the requirement for Certification, attend two sessions. All sessions will be in the Kansas Union. OCT 16:11AM - 12 PM, Alcore C OCT 18:12AM - 13PM, Alcore C OCT 22:9 - 10 AM, Alcore C OCT 24:330 - 43PM, Alcore E OCT 20:330 - 33PM, Alcore E NOV 1:1 - 2 PM, Alcore C NOV 5:630 - 73PM, Alcore C NOV 7:9 - 10 AM, Alcore C NOV1 13: 9:30 - 10:30 AM, Alcove C NOV1 15: 4 - 5 PM, Regional Room NOV2 16: 5 - 11 AM, Walnut Room NOV2 18: 2 - 2 PM, Walnut Room DEC4 6: 7 - PM, Pine Room DEC6 9:30 - 10:30 AM, Walnut Room DEC11 5 - 6 PM, Walnut Room DEC12 3:30 - 4:30 PM, Walnut Room NO NEED TO RSVP RAINE REVIEWS NEWS YOU CAN USE HAWK TOPICS HARRY POTTER" AUTHOR J.K. ROWLING 1 "HARRY POTTER" AU REVEALS THAT ALBUS DUMBLEDORE, MASTER WIZARD AND HEADMASTER OF HOGWARTS, IS GAY. Rowling also strongly reiterated that Weasley is not gay, despite all appearances. A CNN SURVEY SHOWS THAT PHILA- DELPHIA IS HOME TO THE LEAST ATTRACTIVE PEOPLE IN THE U.S. ACCORDING TO VISITORS AND RESIDENTS. "The City of Brotherly Love" apparently gets its nickname because of the most common and unfortunate phrase heard by Philly males, "I love you like a brother." 4 LYNN CHENEY, WIFE OF VICE PRESIDENT DICK CHENEY, SAYS THAT HER RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THE VICE PRESIDENT AND DEMO- CRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE BARACK OBAMA ARE DISTANT COLUSS. This is the just the latest of several desperate attempts by Lynn Cheney to prove that her husband is actually human, the last being a regrettable incident in which Cheney sliced open her husband's arm only to see it bleed oil and children's tears. 6 MEMBERS OF HOLLYWOOD'S FILM AND TELEVISION WRITERS UNION VOTE TO AUTHORIZE A STRIKE IN PURSUIT OF BETTER PAY AND MORE COMPENSATION FOR DVD AND INTERNET VIDEO SALES. if this means a delay in the production of Big Momma's House 3, I am going to be *pleased!* 8 TALK SHOW HOST ELLEN DEGENERES CANCELS TWO OF HER SHOWS AMID AN EMOTIONAL CONTROVERSY AFTER A DOG ADOPTION AGENCY TAKES BACK DEGENERES' DOG AFTER THE COMEDIENNE VIOLATED THE ADOPTION AGREEMENT. Anti-gay rights activists are already using the incident to push for laws prohibiting future gay pet adoptions. JOEY BISHOP, THE LAST REMAINING MEMBER OF THE INFAMOUS "RAT PACK" THAT INCLUDED FRANK SINATRA DEAN MARTIN SAMMY FRANK SINATRA, DEAN DAVIS, JR., AND PETER LAWFORD, DIES AT THE AGE OF 89. Hollywood has been Corey Feldman quickly issued a statement that despite appearances, he and most other members of the "Brat Pack" are still alive and well and would like to be considered for a role in any upcoming movie. Any movie. Please. 5 STRONG WINDS FUEL POWERFUL WILDFIRES ACROSS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, FORCING EVACUATIONS AND THREATENING THE HOMES OF THOUSANDS. Strong guests of hot air emanate from California? House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi must be giving another speech on how she's going to end this war just as quickly as possible. 7 THE KU FOOTBALL TEAM DEFEATS COLORADO ON THE ROAD, MOVING TO 7-0 ON THE SEASON AND 9 IN THE BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES RANKINGS. Well, at least basketball season is starting soon...wait, we're ranked what? 9 AN INVESTIGATION SHOWS THAT DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDI- DATE HILLARY CLINTON HAS RECEIVED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN DONATIONS FROM WORKING CLASS. CITIZENS IN NEW YORK'S CHINATOWN. While these donations may appear dubious in nature, it should be noted that Hillary Clinton's dry cleaning budget is more than double of any of her opponents. THINK YOU HAVE A BETTER JOKE? E-MAIL ME AT HAWKTOPICS@KANSAN.COM Chris Raine 4 --- 9