Volume 126 Issue 78
kansan.com
Monday, February 17, 2014
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2014
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Students living in houses keep exteriors inviting
Having an appealing house is important for many college students. This includes keeping the front clear of debris and keeping the lawn mowed.
MICHAEL STRICKLAND/KANSAN
ANISSA FRITZ
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homes, fresh and new.
As the ice begins to melt, students around campus are getting anxious for the new weather and possibility of spring. With the warm weather comes outdoor activities, and with outdoor activities comes the outdoor upkeep of patios, porches, balconies and lawns.
So what makes a house appealing? What characteristics does it have that would invite people in with its curb appeal? For Lauren Herd, a freshman from Wichita, a house has curb appeal if it doesn't look run-down or dirty on the outside, with no stuff lying around. For Ceanna Chapman, a freshman from Kansas City, Mo., a house has to be well kept and not look abandoned for it to look welcoming and warm to her
doned for it to look welcoming and warm to me. For those living in a house, keeping a mowed lawn can be a huge benefit when trying to make the outside of your home tidier. Also, painting your door a deep red or dramatic indigo can add major curb appeal. This unexpected pop of color can make even the most tired looking
If you don't reside in a home, you can make sure that the patio or front door step is leaf and clutter free. Get creative by adding a cute door mat or hanging a welcome wreath. Potted plants or a small table and chairs would be a nice addition to a small balcony. Not only does keeping the outside clean matter, it is also helpful to make your outside area a nice atmosphere to enjoy the crisp, warm Lawrence weather with friends or family.
Since a new law in Lawrence prohibiting couches on porches was put into effect last August, a classy alternative would be to purchase a few chairs along with a small table to place on your balcony or porch, thereby inviting guests up your walk as well as achieving a pleasant, curb appealing outdoor space.
However, being college students means that students have to follow strict guidelines set for them when it comes to how they keep up their new-found pad. Many students bump heads with their landlords for two main reasons. One reason being that students who live in places
that aren't legally their own don't keep their home up to regulation, such as too much clutter in the front lawn or balcony. The other main reason is that if a student does want to spruce up his or her exterior, they often fail to abide by the set of guidelines given in the contract. Remember to get the okay from your landlord before mounting things or painting anything.
With spring coming, it normally means a round of spring cleaning as well. So why not start from the outside and work your way in? Having a well-kept outside living space not only is nice for those who pass by, but for those who live inside as well.
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vision, precision and patience to operate inside of it.
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.
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.
"He's still our most consistent scorer," Self said. "He's going to get his in some way, shape or form."
No chest pounding, loud roars or even signals for the crowd to get louder.
The crowd did the celebrating for Ellis. Any other way just wouldn't be his style.
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Pass. Post up. Score.
These are the situations that separate the clutch players from the good players, and senior outfielder Tucker Tharp is clutch.
"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 a lot of fun for the team early in the season."
Tharp connected with a walk-off RBI single in the second game of a doubleheader against Brigham Young University Saturday, capping off an impressive 4-9, three-RBI day.
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 Jayhaws proceeded to load the bases. Junior infielder
"The weather felt great on my arm," Kahana said. "I was
ters while only allowing five hits and two walks. Kahana was dueling BYU's Kolton Mahoney the whole way.
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.
mightap, recording 17 mins and scoring 10 out of 11 runs with two outs.
"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."
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 bat-
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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