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If he's satisfied with WNIT runs and just-under-.500 conference records, he knows he can get that with Henrickson.
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The injury to Davis put Kansas to the test. The Jayhawks haven't responded and now need to win some tough games to have a shot at making the Big Dance.
caping the binds of the WNIT.
Ultimately, Zenger's decision will come down to what he expects from the second team in Allen Fieldhouse.
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012
FINANCE
Minding utility costs can save students money
VICTORIA PITCHER
vpitcher@kansan.com
- If you are like most college students, you're probably looking for ways to save some cash. For students living on their own, cutting costs on utility bills can be easy and often free.
What to look for:
Finding ways to save money starts before you even move in. If you are apartment hunting, there are important things to consider.
"Ideally utilities would be included," Chelsey Warner, a junior from Minnesota said.
Warner didn't have the time to be picky when she was searching for an apartment, but she was able to find an apartment complex for students where the only utility she pays for is electricity.
Tomas Hoppough, a junior from Fairbanks, Alaska, and his girlfriend Erin Carr, a sophomore from Kansas City, moved into their apartment in January after searching for a couple months. Hoppough said the most important thing he looked for was an apartment with utilities included. During the winter months when utilities tend to be higher, Hoppough and Carr found they had different expectations for utility use.
"I'm trying to save money, and she's trying to stay warm," Hoppough said.
Students should also look for energy-efficient appliances within the apartment and check with their electric provider for the average monthly utility cost.
What you can do now:
You may be surprised how little effort saving money on your energy bill can take.
Warner lives with three roommates and said it's important to pay attention to how much electricity you are using.
"We are really careful about shutting lights off before we leave," Warner said.
Warner said she runs the dishwasher only once it is full.
The winter weather has been fair since Hoppough and Carr moved into their apartment in January, but Hoppough still keeps a close eye on the thermometer.
"If I turn it up, he turns it down," Carr said.
Hoppough said he keeps the thermometer at room temperature and makes sure to turn the heat off before he leaves the house.
The little steps you take to be more conscious of energy use can save you big in the long run.
— Edited by Max Rothman
TRAVIS YOUNG/KANSAN
Saving electricity is a great way to save money on your utility bill. Some apartment complexes include utilities
NO COST ENERGY SAVING TIPS
Turn off everything not in use -- lights, computers, etc.
— Avoid "phantom load" by unplugging appliances such as TVs and DVD players, or chargers for electronics like cell phones and handheld games, which still consume power when plugged in but not turned on.
Reduce the time spent with your doors and windows open when you are heating or air conditioning.
In the winter, let the sun shine in by opening window coverings. Be sure to close them at night.
— Lower your daytime thermostat in the winter, maintaining 68 to 70 degree Fahrenheit temperature.
- Throw an extra blanket on the bed and lower your nighttime winter thermostat setting.
—Increase daytime thermostat in the summer, maintaining a 78 to 80 degree Fahrenheit temperature.
Inspect, clean or change furnace filters once a month.
Wait until you have a full load to start the dishwasher and clothes washer.
Use pots and pans that fit the burners; small pans on small burners.
— Use countertop-cooking appliances when possible. A toaster oven or microwave will cost less to operate than heating a large oven.
— Keep light fixtures clean. Dust can obstruct light output by as much as 25 percent.
- Source: Westarenergy.com
CHRIS BRONSON/KANSAN Junior guard Angel Goodrich covers her face with her jersey after the Kansas 70-65 loss against Missouri on Saturday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse. Goodrich scored 13 points and nine assists
CHRIS BRONSON/KANSAN
Kansas gave up an 11-2 Missouri run and trailed 15 points at halftime. In the second half, the Jayhawks gained momentum and brought the game within three points with under one minute left. But Missouri's Christine Flores hit two free throws to capture the 'Tigers' first conference victory of the season.
"We were just trying to stay as a team and stay positive with everything that has happened," sophomore forward Tania Jackson said.
Kansas worked in practice on defending perimeter shooters, but gave up open looks to the Missouri guards, who hit seven of 12 shots from three point range and six of eight in the first
Harper in for junior guard Monica Engelman. Engelman was benched for the second time this season for a lack of productivity, according to Henrickson. The Jayhawks were out of rhythm and quickly fell behind 8-0 after two Missouri three pointers.
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Senior forward Aishah Sutherland led the Jayhaws with 23 points. After starting just two of seven from the field in the first half, Sutherland hit eight of 10 shots in the second half to rally the Jayhawks. Defensively, she took on Flores, the biggest challenge, who finished the game with 24 points.
Junior guard Angel Goodrich finished with 13 points and nine assists, but was disappointed with seven turnovers.
"You can lose, but you have to go out there and give it your all." Gooddrich said. "The second half, yes, but the first half we didn't do any of it. That dug us a hole."
Kansas has four games left in the season and they need three victories to end their 12-season NCAA Tournament drought.
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"This is going to hurt us a lot," Goodrich said. "I feel like we can still finish strong and the only ones who can stop us are ourselves."
Edited by Max Rothman
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