Volume 126 Issue 106
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Monday, April 14, 2014
COMMENTARY Spring Game surprises team
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MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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HOUSING
How University of Kansas housing compares to rivals
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While University of Kansas students may complain about rent, electricity and utilities, students here actually pay much less than other schools in the Big 12 when it comes to living expenses.
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"Although I live off campus, it's still within walking distance of all my classes," said Kacey Grooms, a sophomore from Kansas City, Kan. "And because there's no RA or anything like we were all used to at the dorms, there's definitely more freedom."
Lawrence residents have a variety of living plans available to them from apartments to duplexes and houses, there are many options and price ranges to choose from. According to apartmentguide.com, two four-bedroom apartments in Lawrence range from $300-$500 per month depending on location and proximity to campus.
Check out the breakdown of housing with some of our rival schools.
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
According to K-State's website, most unfurnished studio apartments range from $300-$500 and a two-bedroom apartment is typically around $450-700 per month.
"I live off campus in a duplex, which costs around $360 per month without the costs of utilities," said Mikayla Kortan, a sophomore at K-State. "But I really do love the location, which makes it worth it. I'm three blocks from campus, so getting to class is really easy and convenient."
campus and accessible online provides students with information, including sample letters for communication with landlords, updated rental listings and a guide to reading a lease. Stillwater also offers free transportation to campus every ten minutes. However, rent tends to be on the higher side as many apartments cost around $600 per month. Many students on the OSU off-campus forum recommended houses rather than apartments because of the cost.
"I live in on-campus apartments with three roommates," said Sam Aldrich, a junior at OSU. "Most of my friends live really close to me and there are lots of on and off-campus dining options. We're also really close to the strip, which is where all the bars and good restaurants are."
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
The Off-Campus Student Association is very involved with students living on their own for the first time. The housing guide distributed on
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
JSU offers at least six different apartment complexes all within two miles of campus, however apartment rent averages around $500. According to reviews gathered from College Prowler, ISU was given a B+ rating for its off-campus student housing. However, it is not uncommon for many students to spend two years in residence halls, unlike the popular one-year stay here at the University.
But no matter what we are paying for living, we can all take a little comfort in the fact that we aren't writing rent checks at Mizzou.
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While rent is most likely non-negotiable, there are several ways you can cut down on your amenities. Unplug all your unused electronic devices before you leave the house and make sure any
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BEN LIPOWITZ/KANSAN
this was no longer about which side had more talent.
"The leaders were just getting on everybody in the locker room," Stowers said. "The twos looked better than the ones out there."
That's what Weis wanted to create by flipping the score. But the Blue Team forced the comeback on their own, emerging with a 20-10 victory, with the score every bit as important as how the Blue Team achieved it.
By the time the Blue Team took the field for the third quarter,everything about them seemed different. Their pride was on the line and, if they weren't careful, their starting roles could be, too.
And in the moments when the top players needed to make plays, they found a way to get it done, whether it was Montell Cozart or Tony Pierson or Stowers.
"You're getting season-like situations," Stowers said. "That's a damn good rhythm to get into."
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Junior pitcher Robert Kahana pitched a complete game during Kansas' first game of their double-header against TCU on Saturday. Kahana allowed three runs off nine hits.
Jayhawks avoid the sweep against TCU
The jayhawks dropped the first two games 5-2 and 3-1 in tightly contested pitching duels. They salvaged the series by avoiding the sweep and winning game three. With, the
Coming off their disappointing series sweep against Iowa in their midweek two-game set, the Jayhawks were set to play the hottest team in the Big 12. Kansas (22-15) welcomed the Horned Frogs of Texas Christian University (22-13) in a three-game series at Hoglund Ballpark this past weekend. The Horned Frogs came into the conference matchup riding a five-game winning streak, having not lost in the month of April.
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5-1 victory in the nightcap of the doubleheader on Saturday, the Jayhawks moved to 6-6 in conference play to keep their season alive.
In game one on Friday night the Jayhawks saw the best pitcher in the country, left-handed pitcher Brandon Finnegan, a first-round draft prospect who allowed a mere 35 base hits coming into game one. Kansas scored two runs off nine hits, eight of which came off Finnegan in the 5-2 loss.
"I thought we played well all three games," said coach Ritch Price. "Luckily we played well enough in the final game to salvage the series; they came in red hot, playing their best baseball."
Game two was another battle of the arms as the Horned Frogs tossed out their crafty right-handed pitcher Preston Morrison. Kansas struggled to get contact off his off-speed stuff as they managed only four hits, and their lone run coming from a solo shot over the left field wall by junior outfielder Connor McKay in the seventh.
Senior pitcher Jordan Piché
has settled into his new role as the Friday night starter. After getting beat up in his first start against Kansas State, he tossed the most innings of his Jayhawk career with six, allowing four runs off 10 hits.
"It's coming back to me," Piché said. "It's a different mindset; I don't like giving up hits and as a starter you are going to give up hits."
Junior right-handed pitcher Robert Kahana pitched a complete game in a losing effort for Kansas. He allowed three runs off nine hits for his second complete game of the season, to avoid using the bullpen in the first of a doubleheader on Saturday.
"Morrison is real good with his sinker and slider," McKay said. "He kept us off balance with his fastball. Hats off to him for pitching a phenomenal game."
After scoring a combined three runs in the first two games, the Jayhawks got their offense going in game three. Junior outfielder Dakota Smith, who didn't start in game one of the doubleheader, had three runs batted in, including a sliding triple in
the sixth to score two.
Kansas' senior right-handed pitcher Frank Duncan tossed a beauty in game three, as he went 8.1 innings deep, allowing one run off five hits, striking out seven in his fourth win on the year.
McKay added home runs eight and nine on the year, with two more solo shots over the left field wall. He now leads the conference in runs batted in with 38.
Kansas will look to keep its season alive with a crucial midweek home series against non-conference opponent Grand Canyon. Game one of the two-game series will be Tuesday, April 16, at 6 p.m.
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