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Volume 128 Issue 2
April Fool's Edition
Wednesday, Marchvember 50,2015
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Trying to stay relevant since 1904
Graduation ceremony to be moved elsewhere after crack found in Campanile infrastructure
WHAT'S CRACKIN'
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WINNIFRED BEATRICE
@WinnieTheBae27
Starting next week the Campanile will undergo construction that will likely last until mid-summer.
Campanile holds a special place in the hearts of KU students, especially those graduating.
MISSY MINEAR/KANSAN
"I've never walked straight through the Campanile," said Sean Marlow, a junior from Overland Park. "I've always
Former Kansas defensive lineman Keon Stowers gives his son, Dallas, a kiss on the cheek. Stowers is graduating in May.
her."
Stowers didn't meet Baker's family from South Carolina until the two had been dating for a year. Stowers was a senior and finally had his act together, but Baker, who is white, wasn't sure if her parents would accept Stowers because he is black.
But when Stowers went away to Georgia Military, Baker knew she had to tell her parents something. The next weekend, when he was back in Rock Hill, Baker's dad, Anderson, told Stowers to get into his truck for a ride.
"I knew my dad wasn't going to go for that," she said.
"He did say that," Stowers interrupted, laughing. "With a shotgun in the back of the truck."
"He went and told him, 'I'll kill you if you hurt her,'" Baker said.
MOVING FORWARD
But after seeing Stowers, Anderson, who died last year, wanted more information about the kid who was dating his daughter.
"He was trying to find something bad about him, but nobody could say anything bad," Baker said.
Since Stowers didn't have a home in Rock Hill when his mom was in prison, Baker's home became his own when he was in town. But his family from his hometown — eight brothers and one stepsister — are still struggling, for the most part.
"I'm onto bigger and better things and making a life with my family now, and they're still there," Stowers said.
Stowers' past has influenced his outlook on life.
"You can be successful in what you do and what you
love," Stowers said. "Keep going. Keep trying. Don't let anybody tell you that you can't do it, or don't let one incident mess up everything else that you're trying to do."
Stowers' name isn't expected to be called in the upcoming NFL Draft, though he'll be highly sought after; he's expected to be a priority undrafted free agent.
When he gets the call from a team,he'll send his dad an email or pick up a phone and call him,as he does almost every week. And he might pay per minute to talk to his mom in a state penitentiary.
who have supported him and been there for him.
But everything Stowers has done since he's been at Kansas is to benefit his new family, Baker and Dallas,
After he injured his pectoral muscle on Pro Day, he said he realized how fleeting a career in football can be. And he doesn't want to be late preparing for his future.
"Now I've got to start prepping my little guy to get up there and to be a Jayhawk," he said.
"If I have to get the surgery and I'm unable to get picked up by a team this year, I'm going to probably retire from football," Stowers said. "I have a family, and a life to attend to. You can't spend it chasing a silly dream. You have to enjoy it when you're in it, but once you're out, you're out."
MISSY MINEAR/KANSAN
Former Kansas football defensive lineman Keon Stowers poses with his fiancee, Carley Baker, and their son, Dallas Anderson Stowers. Stowers said if he isn't picked up by a professional team this year, he would most likely retire from football.
DITL | 17B
students will think the later," Vitter said. "I know some individuals who eat as many as 10 in a single week. That will undoubtedly lead to poor health consequences down the road for students. Not to mention ripped jeans and broken chairs."
According to myfitnesspal com, the Crunchy Chicken Cheddar Wrap contains 776 calories, which is more than one-third of the daily recommendation of 2,000, according to the Mayo Clinic. It also contains more than 70 percent of the daily recommended consumption of cholesterol and sodium.
Vitter made this decision in collaboration with Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little and
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Monounsaturated 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Trans 0 g
Protein 53 g
Cholesterol 212 mg
Vitamin A 18 percent
Calcium 30 percent
Vitamin C 2 percent
Iron 16 percent
"The mission of the University of Kansas is to uplift students and society by educating leaders, building healthy communities and making discov-
Nona Golledge, the director of KU Dining Services.
In 2013, the Cooking Channel featured the Crunchy Chicken Cheddar wrap on a bracket of the 32 best college dishes. The wrap advanced to the Elite 8 before losing to a spaghetti dish at Marquette University.
on campus. If you happen to be the most popular one. It's a campus tradition."
Golledge said the wrap will be replaced by the Ultimate Vegan Wrap, which contains tofu, pickled beets, habanero peppers, asparagus, cottage cheese and a fat-free vinaigrette dressing.
"We are replacing an unhealthy wrap with what will be our healthiest one on the menu." Golledge said. "I want to prove to college students
OPINION 4A
F&F 5A
FRANK WEIRICH/KANSAN
KU Dining Services announced yesterday it would no longer be serving the Crunchy Chicken Cheddar Wrap. The wrap will be replaced with the Ultimate Vegan Wrap starting next fall.
PUZZLES 6A
SPORTS 8A
"I shed a couple tears when I first heard about it. The Crunchy Chicken Cheddar Wrap is bae."
REGINA FILANGE
KU Dining student liaison
"They are addicting," Vitter said. "The chicken strips are absolutely delightful, and the ranch dressing tastes heavenly. I frequently have to remind myself, 'A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips.'"
The University will continue to look at eliminating other
unhealthy dishes served on campus, Vitter said. He hinted that Chick-Fil-A and Pizza Hut could be on the chopping block.
"That is certainly a possibility." Vitter said. "We are looking into vendors that are more health-conscious and provide more vegetarian and vegan
MORNING BREW 7A
FFA 4A
"Enjoy them while you can," Vitter said. "Because they are going to be gone forever."
The last day the wraps will be available for purchase will be Friday, July 31.
options."
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