Volume 126 Issue 78
kansan.com
Monday, February 17, 2014
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COMMENTARY
Ellis' skill leads Kansas to victory
KANSAS 95 — TCU 65
Ellis proves talent against Horned Frogs
BRIAN HILLIX sports@kansan.com
Kansas made a slight adjustment on Anderson as the Jayhawks held the Horned Forest
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2014
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
IRONMENT
By switching from incandescent bulb (center) and choosing an energy-efficient halogen bulb (left and right), students could lower their energy bills.
Cheap ways to live green
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With everything that the college lifestyle has thrown at us, it's easy to forget the little efforts that could make a big difference, which include trying to be more eco-friendly. This doesn't necessarily mean volunteering your time or money, it's as simple as making your apartment healthier for the environment. Here are five ways to make your apartment greener without spending too much money or time:
vironmental studies assistant professor, suggests that students turn down their thermostats. "Turn your thermostat down a few degrees," Stock said. "Just a couple degrees makes a big difference and adds up in dollars, too."
1. Get energy-efficient light bulbs: Upon moving into your new apartment, you may not think twice about the light bulbs you choose, but the truth is those light bulbs may be be costing you more money and trips to the store for replacements. According to Energy.gov, energy-efficient light bulbs will save students on average $50 per year and can last anywhere from 3-25 times longer.
3. Learn to cook: Stock also thinks an excellent way for students to help the environment and their wallet is to start cooking. "Learn to cook a little more often," he said. "It can save money, lead to healthier eating habits and is a lifelong skill while reducing waste."
2. Off with the AC: Paul Stock, a University en
4. Purchase a water-filter: Almost everyone is guilty of grabbing a plastic water bottle on the go and tossing after one use. As reported by ALAboutWater.org, companies that bottle water abuse limited resources and the production of billions of plastic water bottles have put a major stress on the environment. You can find a water filter online at Walmart for as low as $10.97. This will limit your plastic waste.
er plastic cups and plates that can be thrown in the dishwasher instead of the trash after use. According to GreenStudentU.com, using disposable cups and plates is bad for the environment and student finances. So fight the temptation to stock up on red solo cups and do your part.
5. Limit the disposable kitchenware: Another way to limit plastic waste is by purchasing cheap-
Whether you live off campus now, or later, you
have the opportunity to do your part and give back to the environment. Being green doesn't mean having to a change your lifestyle to any extreme. Do your part and Lawrence will be a happier and healthier city.
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Senior Tucker Tharp connected with a walk-off RBI single in the second game of a doubleheader against BYU Saturday, capping off an impressive 4-9, three-RBI day. The Jayhawks are currently 3-0.
vision, precision and patience to operate inside of it.
When Ellis had an open look in the second half, he tossed up a lob to Andrew Wiggins instead. Trading a high percentage shot for a higher one.
Without taking more than three trips to the free throw line to inflate his numbers, Ellis quietly put away every pass that was fed to him and every rebound he could grab.
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Maybe so, but it wouldn't have seemed as effortless as the way Ellis played.
"I would do the same for him." Wiggins said.
No chest pounding, loud roars or even signals for the crowd to get louder.
"He's still our most consistent scorer," Self said. "He's going to get his in some way, shape or form."
Pass. Post up. Score.
The crowd did the celebrating for Ellis. Any other way just wouldn't be his style.
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that these are the situations that separate the clutch players from the good players, and senior outfielder Tucker Tharp is clutch.
Tarp connected with a walk-off RBI single in the second game of a doubleheader against Brigham Young University Saturday, capping on an impressive 4-9, three-RB1 day.
"The whole game was crazy," Tharp said. "It was the typical back-and-forth college game. I tried to stay in and put a good swing on the ball and hit it hard somewhere. It felt really great to get the game-winner. It was lot of fun for the team early in the season."
Kansas went into the 10th inning trailing to the Cougars by one run. After a drag-bunt single from Junior third baseman Tommy Mirabelli, the Jayhawks proceeded to load the bases. Junior infielder
"I was most impressed with our offense," coach Ritch Price said. "All nine guys got a base hit, and 10 two-out runs is almost unheard of in the game of baseball."
nightcap, recording 17 nits and scoring 10 out of 11 runs with two outs.
Tucker Tharp was not the only jayhawk to have an impressive day at the dish. Hernandez and junior outfielder Michael Suiter recorded three RBI's while Mirabelli and junior first baseman Blair Beck scored two runs. Beck also posted a 4-5 game with 14 putouts at first.
"The weather felt great on my arm," Kahana said. "I was
Kansas won another close game in the opening game of the doubleheader. Junior pitcher Robert Kahana kept Kansas in the game with a very strong pitching performance. Kahana went seven strong, striking out four batters while only allowing five hits and two walks. Kahana was dueling BYU's Kolton Mahoney the whole way.
Mahoney took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, until
very happy with my performance. It was my first Saturday start of the season and it lived up to the hype."
the Jayhawks were finally able to break through. Hernandez scorched a bases-loaded single up the middle to drive
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