Volume 124 Issue 138
kansan.com
Thursday, April 19, 2012
COMMENTARY
VANCOUVER SAINT MARY O
Rela an e to w
interest and ar sports fans.
Much of our revolves on professional sg NBA, NHI and two revenue-g sports — NCA NCAA basket are immensely
It's easy to u sports because great job expo loc. Lost in the culture are the sports that coactive, compet grown to love.
The 85th and started yestedhe Kansas R in 1923 by two coaches. Form Phog Allen an ball coach Joh involvement i inspired him tradition at K is the oldest event field in'
Some famo
previous Kant
include invem
James Naismith
basketball plat
ketball coach
Don't dism because it's instead of a t Track and fuel sports. The k destination fo not just high lets. Success such as Maur. Jones, Stacey Campbell-Bro have compete these names for good or b you might not reached the field. Who k Olympian co Kansas Relay records coul
What mak
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
--last semester I published a personal essay in Jaylay called "Distorted Perception" detailing my struggle with
{From the Editor}
my self-image. For those who have not yet read it, the words "disgusting, fat monster" sums up the experience accurately. I felt that way about myself until my freshman year in high school until a good friend of mine, Tim Clark, fought my poor judgment persistently until I gave in and realized how warped my thoughts had been nearly all my life.
Looking back, I wonder how one insecurity got built up in my mind so much that I hated the person within my detested body, I grew up hearing, "it doesn't matter what you look like on the outside, it's the inside that counts." In my head I changed it
to, "who cares who you are if you don't like what you look like? Both parts of you are useless." It sent me into severe depression where I'd spend entire days avoiding public interaction. I wore oversized sweatshirts to class everyday, paranoid that everyone was thinking about the obvious lumps all over my body. At night I'd cry; nearly every night, I'd cry. Sometimes even with Tim.
I'm not trying to retell my story, but draw your attention to how damaging the quest to be thin can get. My eating habits throughout my entire life are far from perfect, but at no point was I overeating or living a lifestyle where I was headed toward obesity. When we live in a culture where zero qualifies as a size, we start to think that is the size we have to be to be considered beautiful. Boney is beautiful? My African thighs seem to disagree.
There is a right way to lose weight and if you are concerned with yours, I'd suggest checking out this week's feature on page eight for some good nutrition tips. You will never be completely satisfied with the way you look, trust me. And even if you've got a lot, you should appreciate what you got. I don't know if you've heard, but happy is beautiful.
NADIA IMAFIDON EDITOR
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
All in the family
EDITOR ••• NADIA IMAFIDON
ASSOCIATE EDITOR **** LINDSEY DEITER
ASSOCIATE EDITOR **** LINSEY DETTER
DESIGNERS **** EMILY GRIGONE, ALLIE WELCH
LOVE **** SASHA LUND, ALIZA CHUDNOW, RACHEL SCHWARTZ
SCHOOL **** ALLISON BOND, MEGAN HINMAN
CAMPUS + TOWN **** KELSEA ECKENROTH, JOHN GARFIELD, BRITTNEY HAYNES
ENTERTAINMENT **** KELSEY CIPOLLA, RACHEL SCHULTZ, ALEX TRETBAR
PLAY **** SARA SNEATH, RACHEL CHEON
CONTRIBUTORS ****MichelLE MACBAIN, LANDON MCDONALD
CREATIVE CONSULTANT **** CAROL HOLSTEAD
WHAT'S HOT THIS WEEK
THURSDAY APRIL 19
WHAT. "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM"
WHEN: 7:30 P.M.
WHERE: FREE STATE HIGH SCHOOL, 4700 OVERLAND DRIVE
WHY YOU CARE: GET YOUR SHAKESPEARE ON WHILE WATCHING THIS PRODUCTION. THIS IS ONE STEP UP FROM SPARKNOTES. $3 FOR STUDENTS.
FRIDAY APRIL 20
WHAT: SISIMUA AFRICA: CELEBRATING AFRICAN CULTURE
WHEN: 6 PM
WHERE: KANSAS UNION, WOODRUFF AUDITORIUM
WHY YOU CARE: POETRY, MUSIC, DANCING AND FOOD. GET
SOME CULTURE.
SATURDAY APRIL 21
WHAT: "MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG"
WHEN: 7:30 P.M.
WHERE: CRAFTON-PREYER THEATRE. MURPHY HALL
WHY YOU CARE: KU OPERA AND UNIVERSITY THEATRE PUT ON THIS PRODUCTION FREE TO ALL STUDENTS. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ARTS ON CAMPUS.
WHEN: 6 P.M.
WHAT: TRUCKSTOP HONEYMOON
WHERE: REPLAY LOUNGE, 946 MASS ST.
WHY YOU CARE: THE MARRIED COUPLE THAT LEADS THE LAWRENCE MARDIS GRAS PARADE ARE PERFORMING AT THE REPLAY.
MONDAY APRIL 23
WHEN: 7:30 P.M.
WHAT: 2012 PRESENTIALLECTURESERIES: WHYPRESIDENTS SUCCEED,
WHYTHEFAIL
WHERE: DOLE INSTITUTE OF POLITICS
WHY YOU CARE: AUTHOR OF "INDOMITABLE WILL: LBJ IN THE PRESIDENCY," MARK UPDEGROVE, DISCUSSES LYNDON B. JOHNSON'S DECISIONS AS OUR PAST PRESIDENT.
TUESDAY APRIL 24
WHAT. TUESDAY CONCERT PRESENTS KEVIN DANZIG
WHEN: 7:30 P.M.
WHERE: LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER, 940 NEW HAMPSHIRE ST.
WHY YOU CARE: LOCAL MUSICIAN WHO HAS WON FIVE "BILBOARD MAGAZINE" SONG AWARDS AND HAS HAD SONGS FEATURED ON THE FILM "SOULTAKER" IS RETURNING TO TOWN ON HIS MIDWESTERN TOUR.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 25
WHAT: AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL
WHEN: 7 P.M.
WHERE: SPENCER MUSEUM OF ART
WHY YOU CANE: 21 FILMS FROM AFRICA AND THE DIASPORA FREE TO THE PUBLIC, CONTINUES UNTIL THE 28TH OF APRIL.
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.
Edited by Pat Strathman
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.
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.
"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, $3'\frac{3}{4}$ 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.
"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.
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.
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.
Edited by Bre Roach
CHRIS NEAL/KANSAN
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, JIMMY AUDYTUFF 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