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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
--ate the arrival of the semester's end. You know that last minute that you wait for to finish final projects and papers? It's almost here, and the tempting distractions that come with the season make them all the easier to put off. The warm, front-porch-beer-drinking weather, the growing number of social obligations that come in anticipation of graduation or summers away from Lawrence, and all the warm-weather activities we've waited all winter to enjoy again fill our spare time
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W we're heading right into the fast, downward spiral that seems to speed up time and accelerate-
and then some.
For some, the coming of spring has another exciting aspect fresh and local produce. As the flowers bloom and green grass emerging from the earth, asparagus carrots and certain greens are also growing in the Midwest. Allison Bond's feature story on page eight looks at the influence and implications of the local food economy in our community.
Stopping to smell the roses every now and again is always a wise move, and that no different in regards to the food we eat, and how they affect us and the rest of the world. This will be the last spring I'll enjoy as a undergraduate student so before I wake up one morning and it's graduation morning on May 13, I want to take a moment to reflect on my final days at KU and think about what I really hope to walk away with, other than my diploma.
So as summer builds up and the semester winds down, take a second to think. You never know what ideas might sprout up.
LINDSEY DEITER | ASSOCIATE EDITOR
PHOTO BY MICHAEL ZUPON
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ENTERTAINMENT **** KELSEY CIPOLLA, RACHEL SCHULTZ, ALEX TRETBAR
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THURSDAY APRIL 12
WHAT: LAWRENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE WHEN: 5 P.M. TO 9 P.M.
WHERE: LAWRENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 707 VERMONT ST.
WHY YOU CARE: READ A BOOK AND GET SOME KNOWLEDGE.
FRIDAY APRIL 13
WHAT: GENIUS OF WOMEN TALENT SHOW
WHAT: GENIUS OF WOMEN TALENT SHOW
WHEN: 7:30 P.M.
WHERE: BURGE UNION, KU CAMPUS
WHY YOU CARE: A NIGHT DEVOTED TO THE CELEBRATION OF
WOMEN? WHO RUN THE WORLD, GIRLS.
SATURDAY APRIL 14
WHAT: ADEKU (AFRICAN DRUM ENSEMBLE) CONCERT
WHERE: MURPHY HALL. KU CAMPUS
WHY YOU CARE: DANCE TO THE BEAT OF THEIR DRUMS.
SUNDAY APRIL 15
WHAT: TAPROOM POETRY SERIES: LEE ANN RORIPAUGH AND JORDAN STEMPLEMAN
WHEN: 5 P.M. TO 10 P.M.
WHERE: EIGHTH STREET TAP ROOM, 801 NEW HAMPSHIRE ST.
WHY YOU CARE: DO SOMETHING CHILL ON YOUR SUNDAY NIGHT.
MONDAY APRIL 16
WHAT: KANSAS UNION GALLERY: NEIL GOSS
WHEN: 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M.
WHERE: KANSAS UNION, FOURTH FLOOR
WHY YOU CARE: CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ARTIST.
TUESDAY APRIL 17
WHAT: DRAFAMEUS
WHEN: 8 P.M.
WHERE: BOTTLENECK, 737 NEW HAMPSHIRE ST.
WHY YOU CARE: TRIO FROM KANSAS CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF
THEIR NEW RECORD "I'LL BE AROUND."
WEDNESDAY APRIL 18
WHAT: EARTH DAY BURGER COOK-OFF
WHEN: 1 P.M. TO 3 P.M.
WHERE: KANSAS UNION, LEVEL 1, HAWK'S NEST
WHY YOU CARE: FREE BURGERS SAMPLES, YES PLEASE?
winning a conference championship, clinching a spot in the NCAA Tournament twice and winning 30-plus games in seven of nine seasons. The Jayhawks' two trips to the NCAA Tournament in 2006 and 2009 doubled the number of appearances they made at the tournament in the 100 years before Price's arrival.
As long as the Texas and Oklahoma schools are in the Big 12 conference, Kansas probably won't find themselves atop the Big 12 standings, but they shouldn't find themselves last in the conference either.
Price significantly changed the baseball program's fortunes during his tenure, but is it time for a new direction?
Athletic Director Sheahon Zenger is serious about revamping the Kansas football program because it's a cash cow, but if the baseball team's struggles continue, he should make an effort to revitalize the program.
Kansas baseball is a tough sell for high school recruits who are searching for a prograra that can prepare them for the major leagues.
Wide receiver Marquis Jackson evades a tackle in a game last season. After having a chance to watch his team, coach Charlie Weis is making some changes to his line-up during spring practices.
KATHLEEN GIER
kgier@kansan.com
Edited by Jeff Karr
After two weeks of spring practice, football coach Charlie Weis has had a chance to look at the team and has mixed feelings about what he has seen. He beamed about quarterback Dayne Crist during yesterday's press conference, but noted lingering questions about depth at positions across the board. This is a time for adjustment in the university sports scene, and his football team, which is preparing for its first season under a new coach, is no exception.
The team is also adjusting after losing leading rusher James Sims, who has been suspended for the first three games of the season following a DUI arrest. But Weis will keep him productive while he is gone.
TRAVIS YOUNG/KANSAN FILE PHOTO
"We going to have the best show team running back in the country." Weis said of Sims' new role of preparing Kansas' defense for opponents in scrimmage. "The only way to not get rusty is to go over there and run show team."
moving sophomore wide receiver Marquis Jackson over to running back during spring practice. Jackson adds size and a physical element to the position that Weis has not seen from other players.
At the running back position, the Jayhawks have sophomore Brandon Bourbon, sophomore Tony Pierson and Sims. That leaves a deep roster at wide receiver with six options for Kansas.
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Weis said the Jayhawks would focus on getting Pierson more touches this season, but there is a challenge because he and running back coach Reggie Mitchell have to discover a balance to keep him productive, but fresh and injury free for the 13 game season.
"You are in a catch-22 now, because every time he touches the ball, he has the chance to score a touchdown," Weis said.
That is where the other ball-carriers will support Pierson and keep the offense moving forward.
That depth and versatility gives the coaches the ability to keep adjusting throughout the season to keep the ball with the hot hand.
"I don't care how tired they get
They can tap their helmet when they want to go out, but I will wave them back in," Weis said. "You can get a break after you score."
Currently, training is a balance between weight-lifting for maintenance and conditioning. After
practice, Weis plans gassers, which is an attempt to increase the team's stamina.
"You can't play this game without having stamina," Weis said. "That is true on both sides of the ball and special teams."
The focus will be on short-burst running and weight training to prepare the Jayhawks for a tough and physical Big 12 season.
Edited by Corinne Westeman
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