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Thursday, April 19, 2012
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What do you know about...
outsmarting cheaters? //JOHN GARFIELD
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With the economy in its current state, the last thing hardworking students need is to have to compete for admissions, scholarships and jobs with people that cut corners to get where they are. Fortunately, people right here at KU are leading a nationwide effort to ensure schools and testing institutions stay one step ahead of people who cheat on tests.
On May 23 and 24, the KU Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation will
hold its first scholarly conference to focus on using statistical analysis of answers as a way to detect test fraud through patterns of irregularity. Neal Kingston, director of the center, says that the conference will "benefit students by creating a fair system so that everyone is on an equivalent playing field."
Representatives from state education departments, college admission boards and private testing institutions will be attending to collaborate on methods to address test fraud. Schools and exam boards are able to do so, Kingston explains, by recognizing similarities in test answers and patterns in answer changing, as well as implementing state-of-the-art security measures and reviewing the incentives of schools.
Emerging problems in electronic test fraud will be given special attention, as well as the institutional problem of macro-level cheating that has risen from school districts competing for results-driven funding.
THIS YEAR AT THE KANSAS RELAYS WE NEED YOU TO HELP US BREAK A GUINNESS WORLD RECORD
Have a plateful of the world's largest serving of freshly made* nachos at the Kansas Relays. The nachos are free with a suggested donation of $1 or a canned good to benefit L.I.N.K., a local-hunger outreach center. Admission is FREE with a KU Student ID. *Includes: ground beef, nacho cheese, fresh salsa, tomatoes, cilantro, beans, jalapenos, tortilla chips and Salty Iguana's famrua Iguana Dip. SPECIAL THANKS FOR MAKING THIS COMMUNITY EVENT POSSIBLE:
APRIL 21,2012 12PM-2:30PM @ Memorial Stadium
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unique is the placement or some of the competitions, most notably the shot put and long jump. Last year, these two meets took place in downtown Lawrence between Massachusetts Street and New Hampshire Street. This marked the first time in the United States that a track and field meet was held on a street. The men's shot put drew 2,500 people at the intersection of Eighth and New Hampshire Streets
I encourage everyone in Lawrence this weekend to attend the Kansas Relays. They are steeped in history. It should be something that students and residents should be prideful about. If you're attending the meets in downtown Lawrence, you're able to not only enjoy watching the meets, but also visit downtown shops, restaurants and bars.
The University will also attempt to break the record for world's largest nacho plate during the Relays. After all, records were made to be broken.
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Hoffa won the event on his final throw, outdoing an earlier throw by Cantwell that had already been announced as the longest in the world this year. A day before the downtown competition, Reese discussed why he was looking forward to the event for this year's Kansas Relays.
from rooftops and windows and many stood on the street surrounding the giant mound of sand constructed on top of Eighth and New Hampshire Streets as some of the world's best shot putters competed. Reese Hoffa threw over 71 feet to beat former silver medalist Christian Cantwell.
"I love these kinds of meets because it gets the crowd into it." Hoffa said. "It's up close and personal and if they ever have any questions about what is shot putting, we answer that for them."
Hoffa's winning throw traveled 71 feet, $3' \frac{1}{4}$ inches to show fans why shot put is on a world class level. After the competition Hoffa was the center of attention, answering questions, signing
enjoy the opportunity that the downtown shot put event provided for the fans to be able to see the event at such close range. The throwers normally don't have the opportunity to interact with fans after competition, so they took advantage of the moment.
"I think it's an awesome place to throw and a great way to feature the shot put." Adam Nelson, a two-time Olympic medalist, said.
This competition was just the beginning of the outdoor season for many of the competitors, and from here they have just over two months until the Olympic trials take place on June 21.
"Usually we're in the middle of the field, and you're lucky if the fans are actually able to see the event." Nelson said.
Ryan Whiting, the 2012 World indoor champion said this is the first step toward trials. "We're all going to have to shoot it out in Eugene in two months," Whiting said.
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Reese Hoffa of the New York Athletic Club hoists the trophy after winning the Kansas Relays Men's Shot Put competition in downtown Lawrence, Wednesday night.
Jackson, jonifer Audrey towens and sophomore Meghan Potee made the Women's Academic All-Big 12 first team. The women's team has produced at least three first-team selections for five consecutive seasons and 47 first-team selections of all time.
Junior Alex Gutesha made the Men's Academic All-Big 12 second team, which requires a 3.2 GPA over two semesters. Gutesha is one of 22 players to make the list.
Freshmen and transfer students are not eligible in their first year of academic residence.
The women's team is preparing for Big 12 Championship play at Lawrence Country Club in Lawrence April 27-29. The men's team travels to Trinity, Texas for the Big 12 Championship at Whispering Pines Golf Club.
Trevor Graff
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