THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN INSIDE Jayplay INSIDE FedEx Orange Bowl VOLUME 118 ISSUE 77 Jayplay THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 FedEx ORANGE BOWL KU WWW.KANSAN.COM CAMPUS Hardware failure creates headache Students, faculty struggle to get by without access to e-mail, servers A hardware failure caused the KU Outlook Web Access server to go down, leaving thousands of students and University employees without e-mail access the day before the start of the spring semester. RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com Todd Cohen, director of University Relations, said the hardware failure, which occurred early Wednesday morning, caused many servers to go down. Cohen said the e-mail server was the last thing to be fixed. The e-mail situation was resolved and available to students Wednesday night. VOLUME 118 ISSUE 77 The lack of e-mail access caused problems for many University employees who were preparing for the start of classes. Cohen said the cause for the hardware failure had not been determined. "Just like with your car, sometimes things just stop working." Cohen said. Tammara Durham, director of the University Advising Center, said the center also experienced problems. The advising center relies on KU Outlook Web Access to schedule advising appointments. "It's sort of an e-mail free holiday. Hopefully people took it that way." "Students have been great about coming in and scheduling appointments," Durham said. "It's a big headache; coordinating classes, getting the syllabus out," Dorian Sobel, administrative assistant in the department of English said. "It's more of an issue for people in the department," Sobel said. "There's one person here who can't get anything done without e-mail." The University Daily Kansas TODD COHEN Director of University Relations by Daily Kansan Advertising Department also experienced problems. Jon Schlitt, Sales and Marketing Adviser at the Kansan, said the Kansan lost use of a storage server and had trouble running the classified advertisements. Cohen said the hardware failure had nothing to do with the new home page on the KU Web site. The failure did not affect the enroll and pay page on the University Web site, which allows people to enroll in classes and manage their financial and academic records. "It's sort of an e-mail free holiday," Cohen said. "Hopefully people took it that way." Edited by Sasha Roe CAMPUS New keycards boost security in dorms Diana Robertson, director of student housing, said that the new system will increase security for the residence halls, but not everyone is impressed with the idea. The Department of Student Housing has begun to put in a new card-scanning system in all residence halls. ARTS FULL STORY PAGE 4A Conductor orchestra come to Lawrence Music lovers will get the chance to see award winning conductor and violinist Pinchas Zukerman perform alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Lied Center on Saturday night. Zukerman will guest conduct the orchestra in performances by two notable classical composers. FULL STORY PAGE 8A LAWRENCE While students were away on break, Lawrence city commissioners gave the final approval for a project that had students and Lawrence residents divided for five and a half years. City commission approves new Wal-Mart FULL STORY PAGE 3A index Classifieds...6B Crossword...6A Horoscopes...6A Opinion...7A Sports...1B Sudoku...6A weather 26 18 AM Clouds/PM Sun — weather.com FRIDAY 31 5 Scattered Fluies SATURDAY 23 6 Flucles C O weather 26 18 AM Clouds/PM Sun weather.com All contents; unless stated otherwise. © 2007 The University Daily Kansan Up in smoke Photo Illustration by Rachael Anne Seymour/KARSAH Retailers hurt by law banning sale of drug paraphernalia BY JESSICA WICKS jwicks@kansan.com Up to $100,000 and two years in prison: That's how much it could now cost Lawrence retailers for selling a glass tobacco pipe. Lawrence police began enforcing a law Friday that bans all glass pipes, water bongs, scales and other paraphernalia "intended" or "designed" for illegal drug use. Third Planet imports 846 Massachusetts St. manager Melissa Padget said police officers told her everything in her pipe shop had to be gone by Wednesday. "I can understand coming down on some of those convenience shops that sell crack pipes, but we are actually kind of bitchy about who we let buy our pipes," Padget said. "If we have the slightest hint someone wants to use the pipe illegally, we won't sell it to them. No exceptions." Padget said that eight local glass bloo crack and methamphetamines, local tobacco merchants who do not cater to drug users will take the brunt of the loss. "I just bought $10,000 worth of hoo exceptions." Although the law targets hard drug use involv- ing Photo Illustration by Rachel Anne Seymour/KANSAN are real pieces of art," Padget said. "Glass blowing is how some local artists make a living." The sergeant in charge of Lawrence drug enforcement, Troy Squire, said he personally delivered news of the regulation Monday to stores in Lawrence that carry or coul$^2$ MOHAMMED ISKANDRANI Aladdin's Cafe owner "I just bought six kabs that I can't return because it's a state law," Aladdin's Cafe owner Mohammed Iskandrani said. Photo Illustration by Rachel Anne Seymour/KANSAN we hit them with a citation," Squire said. "I just bought $10,000 worth of hookahs that I can't return because it's a state law." potentially carry the forbidden items. "I'm just warning them about it before we hit them with a jibitation." Souire said. Squire said the city was giving business owners time to liquidate their merchandise before doing spot checks. Padget said that if the city gave Third Planet a month to liquidate, it might be able to break even. Seven days is the amount of time stores will actually receive. House Bill number 2062 defines illegal paraphernalia as anything primarily intended for illegal drug use. The word "primarily" was in italics to show that this word was added to the Padget said Third Planet would follow the law strictly, as it always has, but she was not looking forward to telling the small business glass blowers that they are out of business. "Most of the pipes we sell ers would seriously suffer from the closing of Third Planet and two employees would be put on reduced hours. "If someone can demonstrate a legal purpose [for the item], and proves that it was not primarily intended for illegal use, then it is not illegal," Branson said. 40 new draft of the bill. The city's flier to educate retailers left that word out. - Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson said that the interpretation of the law was determined by the police as it applies to specific cases. Squire said that hookahs would be considered illegal by the Lawrence Police Department. Branson said there was no appeal process he knew of right now against police SEE PARAPHERNALIA ON PAGE 4A 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 quote of the dav "Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow." Jeff Valdez fact of the day The greatest snowfall ever in a single storm was 189 inches at the Mount Shasta Ski Bowl in February, 1959. most e-mailed amusingfacts.com Want to know what people are talking about? Here's a list of the five most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com: 1. Student's script comes to life 1. Student's script comes to life 2. Woe-klahoma 3. Legally Trippin 4. Sooner Smash 5. Is your drink making you fat? The University Daily Kansan is the student newspaper of the University of Kansas. The first copy is paid through the student activity fee. Additional copies of the Kansan are 25 cents. Subscriptions can be purchased at the Kansan business office, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 66045. The University Daily Kansan (ISSN 0746-1962) is published daily during the school year except Saturday, Sunday, fall break, spring break and exams. Weekly during the summer session excluding holidays. Periodical postage is paid in Lawrence, KS 60544. Annual subscriptions by mail are $120 plus tax. Student subscriptions of are paid through the student activity fee. Postmaster: Send address changes to The University Daily Kansan, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 69045 et cetera media partners KUJH For more news, turn to KUJH TV on NEWS. Cablevision Channel 31 in Lawrence. The student-produced airs at 5:30 p.m, 7:30 p.m, 9:30 p.m and 11:30 p.m. every Monday through Friday. Also, check out KUJH online at ktu.edu. 907 EURO KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day, music there appears, talks shows and other content made for students, by students, with its own body of work roll or regae, sports or special events KJHK 90.7 is for you. A little to the left 1234567890 ASSOCIATED PRESS Keeper Petra Fritz pets the yet-unnamed polar bear cub Monday at the zoo in Nuremberg, southern Germany. The polar bear cub, nearly five-weeks-old and taken from its mother Vera last Tuesday, was feeding well on high-fat milk and weighs about 5 lbs. RECOGNITION Two journalism students win Hearst awards Two University journalism students received awards from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, an honor often named the "College Pulitzers." Travis Robinett, Austin, Texas senior, and Betsy McLeod, Lenexa junior, placed third and sixth in the contest, respectively. Robinett won $1,000 for his column about a Mizou T-shirt celebrating Quantrill's raid. McLeon won $500 for "The war comes home", a column about her marriage to a Marine recently home from Iraq. William Randolph Hearst, a publisher, established the William Randolph Hearst Foundation in the 1940s. Since then, the foundation has given more than 5500 million in grants and awards. Caleb Sommerville Discarded sex toy requires bomb squad disarmament odd news STOCKHOLM, Sweden — A Swedish bomb squad called out to disarm a suspicious package on Wednesday did not find a ticking bomb. But they did find a vibrating sex toy. A janitor alerted police after he found the package in a garage of an apartment building in Goteborg, the country's second-largest city, police spokesman Jan Strannegard said. The package was humming and vibrating suspiciously, so police took no chances and sent out a team of explosives experts. After having cordoned off the area, they opened the package with bomb disposal equipment, only to find the battery-operated device inside. "The package was vibrating when the janitor found it, but I think it had sort of died out by the time it was disarmed," Stranegard said. Suspect accidently shoots himself in robbery attempt KOKOMO, Ind. — A man accidentally shot himself in the groin as he was robbing a convenience store Tuesday, police said. the cigarettes, she heard the gun discharge. A clerk told police a man carrying a semiautomatic handgun entered the Village Pantry demanding cash and a pack of cigarettes. The clerk put the cash in a bag and as she turned to get Police said surveillance video showed the man shooting himself as he placed the gun in the waistband of his pants. The clerk wasn't injured. STRATFORD, Conn. — Officials have a history mystery on their hands in the form of a cellophane-wrapped postcard mailed from a post office long closed to a town manager long dead. A short time later, police found 25-year-old Derrick Kosch at a home with a gunshot wound to his right testicle and lower left leg. Kosch was released from the hospital Tuesday and booked into the Howard County jail on a charge of armed robbery, criminal recklessness and battery. He is being held on a $100,000 cash bail. A jail official did not know if he had retained an attorney Wednesday. Decades-old postcard unveils a mail mystery The postcard mailed from East Sumner, Maine, was postmarked Aug. 14, 1957, and bears a two-cent stamp. It was addressed to the late Town Manager Harry Flood, who served from 1945 to 1963, and was written by a woman who must have been a friend since she only used her first name — Alice. "Hi, enjoying this rather fallish weather. It was 44 degrees yesterday. See you next week," she wrote. The post office in East Sumner no longer exists and Flood has been dead for nearly 40 years. "It's a history mystery and it's fun to speculate," Stratford Mayor James Miron said. A postal spokeswoman said it's possible that a collector sent the antique postcard to town hall. One clue is that it was tightly wrapped in cellophane. Maureen Marion, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Postal Service region serving Connecticut, called it a "very, very rare and a true mystery." "The likelihood that this postcard has been sitting in a building for 50 years is very slim," she said. "My guess is that some collector decided to send it to the town, or someone just found it in an old attic among a pile of letters or other documents and didn't know what else to do with it." Associated Press What do you think? BY BEN SULLIVAN HOW DID YOU SPEND YOUR WINTER BREAK? Joyce A. L. ASHLEY LACHENMAYR Newton sophomore "My friend came to visit. At dinner with the Olive Garden, they served us wine illegally." PETER MAYER DAVID DARMITZEL Sante Fe, N.M., graduate student "I did a lot of reading and studying for my masters exam. Also, I went to Colorado for some snow heading." 1 boarding." ERIN YOUNG Bellevue, Neb., graduate student Bellevue, Neb., graduate student "I spent a lot of time with my family, and I took a trip to State College, Pa, to visit some friends and moved to Lawrence." Bryan K. Smith JEREMY WALL Milwaukee freshman "I spent a lot of time with my friends in Milwaukee and celebrated the holidays with my family." the holidays with my family." POLITICS Kucinich excluded from presidential debate LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Supreme Court said Tuesday MSNBc could exclude Democratic presidential hopeful Dennis Kucinich from a candidate debate. Lawyers for NBC Universal Inc., had asked the high court to overturn a lower court order that the cable TV news network include the Ohio congressman or pull the plug on broadcasting the debate Tuesday night with Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards. An hour before the debate, the state Supreme Court's unanimous order said that blocking the debate unless Kucinich got to participate would be "an unconstitutional prior restraint" on the news network's First Amendment rights. The justices also said the lower court exceeded its jurisdiction by ordering Kucinich's participation even though he first requested and was denied relief from the Federal Communications Commission. "It's a matter of being on stage and answering questions. That's the issue," lawyer Bill McGaha argued for Kucinich during a hearing before four justices in Las Vegas. Associated Press on campus Tea Time, sponsored by Student Union Activities, will begin at 3 p.m. in the Kansas Union. Professor George Tsofias will present the lecture Geology Colloquium, "High-resolution GPR and seismic imaging of the subsurface: From fractures and bacteria to ice sheets" at 4 p.m. in 103 Lindley Hall. The KU Childrens Chorus will perform at 4:30 p.m. in 328 Murphy Hall. on the record -Hy-Vee reported theft of an Xbox to Lawrence police at 11:41 a.m. Tuesday. The Xbox is valued at $300. - A 21-year-old female reported an assault to Lawrence police at 5:43 p.m. Tuesday. The offender had a personal weapon and was under the influence of alcohol. - Police arrested a person at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday for possession of cocaine with intent to sell. contact us Tell us your news Contact Erick R. Schmidt, Eric Jorgensen, Darla Slipe, Matt Erickson or Ashlee Keler at 864-4810 or editor@kansan.com. 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Kyle Wagner, St. Paul, Minn., senior, who lives in Saddlebrook Townhomes near the store's future location, said the second Wal-Mart would be convenient for students living in that area. "A lot of people in our area could use a Wal-Mart nearby," Wagner said. "There's not a Wal-Mart or Target or anything out here." Bobby Carter, Overland Park senior, said he thought the new store was a bad idea. "Wal-Marts are notorious for killing smaller businesses." Carter said. "I personally won't shop there because there's the public who opposed the project attended the meeting. Doug Compton, co-president of VI Wak Land Investments, which sold Wal- " Wal-Marts are notorious for killing smaller businesses. I personally won't shop there." already a Wal-Mart in Lawrence, and I rarely shop there." BOBBY CARTER Overland Park senior The commission's decision was met without protest as one from one Mart the 52 acres for the project - said he couldn't be happier with the decision. "It's good to get this final chapter behind us," Compton said shortly after the vote took place. "I've been doing this for a long time, and this has been the longest process I've ever been through." Fewer than 10 minutes were devoted to the issue before the vote took place. City commissioner Dennis "Boog" Highberger who has opposed the project from the beginning, cast the only dissenting vote. "I think the project won't be beneficial to the city," Highberger said after the meeting. "I think it will generate a significantly higher amount of traffic than the city is ready for." The next step is for Ray Frankenburg, a private consultant for Wal-Mart, to submit his building plans. Wal-Mart officials said they planned to get a building permit by this spring. They estimate the store's construction will take 10 to 12 months and hope they can open the store by 2009. The conflict began in August 2002 when Wal-Mart officials first announced their plans to build the 200,000 square-foot Supercenter store on the west side of the city. Neighbors immediately raised concerns, ranging from a traffic increase to the negative effect the retail store would have on downtown businesses. After the previous city commission denied the project, Walmart and VI Wak Investments filed several lawsuits claiming the city acted outside the scope of its authority. Days before the trial was scheduled to start last April, the 2007 election put Mike Dever and Robert Chestnut on the city commission, flipping the majority in favor of the new Wal-Mart. The lawsuit was settled out of court as the two sides agreed to shrink the size of the new store by 50 percent to 100,000 square-feet. Toward the end of the commission meeting, city manager Dave Corliss advocated the need for a new stoplight at the intersection to accommodate the anticipated increase in traffic. Because the area is considered a benefit district, Wal-Mart would have to pay two-thirds of the cost for the stoplight, which is estimated to be about $330,000. The other businesses at the intersection are expected to pay the remainder. A hearing is scheduled for Feb. 5 to discuss how businesses in the area will divide the cost of the proposed stoplight. Edited by Sasha Roe NEWS BRIEFSE Rapper DMX ordered to pay $1.5 million for slander UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — DMX has been ordered to pay $1.5 million to the mother of his child after the rapper-actor failed to appear in court to defend himself against allegations of defamation. DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was sued by Monique Wayne for defamation of character after he allegedly told a magazine that Wayne raped him during a 2003 hotel stay in Baltimore, leading to her pregnancy. Wayne responded to the comments by filing a $6 million lawsuit against Simmons in Prince George's County Circuit Court in October 2006. Judge Thomas Smith ruled in Wayne's favor Friday when Simmons didn't appear at the scheduled court hearing. He ordered Simmons to pay Wayne $518,400 in compensation and $1 million in punitive penalties, according to Wayne's lawyer. Stephanie Moran. "The judgment of the court speaks to the outrageousness of what Mr. Simmons said about Miss Wayne and that such false statements will not be tolerated," Moran said. A lawyer for Simmons didn't return calls Tuesday seeking comment. Besides his top-selling records, Simmons has acted in films including "Never Die Alone" "Romeo Must Die" and "Cradle 2 the Grave." Federal Reserve reports bleak outlook for economy Bleak outlook for economy WASHINGTON — Retailers, home builders and many manufacturers should brace for even more rough times ahead, the Federal Reserve suggested Wednesday amid growing fears that the U.S. might be sliding into recession. The Fed's snapshot of business conditions showed a national economy losing momentum heading into the new year and a future riddled with uncertainty. The persistent housing slump and harder-to-get credit are making people and businesses ever more cautious, it said. Separately on Wednesday, more big banks reported losses and said people were having trouble making payments for everything from credit cards to cars. Stocks were mostly down for the day, the Dow Jones industrial average declining 34.95 points, or 0.28 percent. The Fed report was the unwelcome icing on a recent batch of economic indicators — ranging from a plunge in retail sales to a big jump in unemployment — raising concern that the country is heading for its first recession since 2001. At the beginning of last year, many economists put the chance of a recession at less than 1-in-3; now an increasing number say 50-50 or even worse. Goldman Sachs, the biggest investment bank on Wall Street, thinks a recession is inevitable this year. The Fed report said the economy did grow during the survey period — from the middle of November through December — but more slowly than during the late fall. Credit problems intensified in December as did troubles in the housing market. That threw Wall Street into new turbulence. street into new turbinehouse. After retailers suffered their worst sales season in five years in 2007, "the outlook for 2008 among retail merchants was cautious," the Fed said in its report. And the outlook for housing remains gloomy: "weak during the first part of 2008." Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, in a speech last week, pledged to aggressively cut a key interest rate as needed to try to prevent all these problems from plunging the economy into a major recession. The Fed started cutting rates in September, but some critics on Wall Street and elsewhere say Bernanke should have acted sooner and more forcefully. White House e-mails still lost, potentially recycled WASHINGTON — The White House has acknowledged recycling its backup computer tapes of email before October 2003, raising the possibility that many electronic messages — including those pertaining to the CIA leak case — have been taped over and are gone forever. The disclosure came minutes before midnight Tuesday under a court-ordered deadline that forced the White House to reveal information it has previously refused to provide. Among the e-mails that could be lost are messages swapped by any White House officials involved in discussions about leaking the identity of CIA officer Valerie Plame. Before October 2003, the White House recycled its backup tapes "consistent with industry best practices," according to a sworn statement by a White House aide. Backup tapes are the last line of defense for saving electronic records. The White House "does not know if any e-mails were not properly preserved in the archiving process," said the statement by Theresa Payton, chief information officer for the White House Office of Administration. "We are continuing our efforts," said Payton, whose staff is responsible for the White House e-mail system. If the e-mails were not saved, the White House might have violated two laws requiring preservation of documents that fall into the categories of federal records or presidential records. White House spokesman Tony Fratto said that "there is no basis to say that the White House has destroyed any evidence or engaged in any misconduct." Fratto said that despite the recycling, some tapes should contain e-mails from before October 2003. "Of course the disaster recovery backup tapes were, at one time, recycled" said Fratto. "However, since October 2003, the Office of Administration has retained and preserved its disaster recovery tapes. The disaster recovery system is set up to regularly back up everything on the network for the Executive Office of the president at the time of each backup." "If the backup tapes have been erased or taped over or recycled, it's hard to imagine where we will find copies of many lost e-mails," said Meredith Fuchs, general counsel to the National Security Archive, said in an interview Wednesday. Associated Press THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS January 17,2008 SENATE funded by: ABWA Meeting Welcome Back! Tuesday, January 29th @ 7pm Alderson Auditorium (4th floor Kansas union) Casual Dress New & returning members-- come hear about what ABWA has in store for the Spring semester! Food & Prizes!!! Looking for a way to get involved this semester? Not sure where to start? --- Check out Student Senate for a great way to be a leader on campus. Contact Adam McGonigle for information regarding the many great opportunities available. Adam McGonigle - 785-864-3710 amcgonigle87@yahoo.com Vietnamese Student Association's General Meeting Tuesday, January 22 @ Burge Union (Courtyard Room), 7:00pm - We will discuss about our Big Vietnamese New Year's Celebration (TET), which will be on February16,2008 - Come join us in need of preparation for different acts, performances, skits,and fashion - Food and drinks will be served - Hope to see you all there · If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by joining our Facebook organization: KU VSA 2007-2008 4A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 CAMPUS New system in use for safer residence halls Improved security despite inconvenience for students BY CALEB SOMMERVILLE csmommery.kansas.cor csommerville@kansan.com Residence halls will soon have similar card-scanning systems to the jahwaker Towers. If students make the short trip down the hill to the Jayhawker Towers after living in the dorms, they will notice one major difference. After 11 p.m., no resident assistants swipe cards to let students in the door. Instead, boxes on the doors allow students who live in a particular building to get in any time. The Department of Student Housing began to set up card-scanning systems in residence halls that require residents to swipe their KUID 24-hours a day to get inside the hall. Diana Robertson, director of student housing, said the residence halls have needed a new security system and the department had talked about it for a while. The new system is already in place and activated in Ellsworth Hall, Oliver Hall, McCollum Hall and Corbin Hall. The system was turned on in McCollum at the end of last semester. "There's never going to be the best time to incur the cost, so let's just do it and get it done," Robertson said. She said the new system would cost about $80,000 for all eight residence halls. Lewis Hall, Templin Hall, Hashinger Hall and Gertrude Sellars Pearson Hall will receive the new hardware soon. Robertson said the system was not without its downside. She said the main problem would be "tailgaters," or people who get inside right behind someone else who scanned his or her card. She believes awareness of this possibility will help. "We just want students to be mindful of who they're letting in," Robertson said. Some students have mixed feelings on the topic. Steve Shi, a McCollum resident from China, said the new system was good and safer than the old method which allowed "some bad people" to get Robertson said she thought people were excited about the new system for the most part. She said similar systems were in place on campuses around the country, and it would be a good investment. in. Matt Humphreys, Lansing freshman and McCollum resident, said he thought it was a pretty good idea. "With 900 plus students, the RAs can't keep track of all students," Humphreys said. He said the extra second or two it took to scan the card is no inconvenience to him. Not all students are impressed. Monica Panayi, Cyprus freshman and McCollum resident, said it was a big inconvenience so far, especially moving in after winter break. She said she was also concerned with tailgaters. Brian Hatesohl, Lawrence sophomore, didn't even know about the system until he was asked about it. Allie Cleary, Council Grove freshman, swipes her KUID card to enter Ellsworth. The new card system was effective starting on Tuesday. "It seems a little unnecessary," Hatsoleh said before he went inside and tried it. "That's ridiculous!" he said after "That's ridiculous!" he said after trying the system out. Robertson also said the new system was not related to the shootings at Virginia Tech in April 2007. She said it helped spur a decision regarding the card-scanners, but the discussion had been going on for several years. The fact the doors to the residence halls were open all day to anyone was one reason for the new system. Students will still have to check themselves and their guests in after 11 p.m. after they swipe their cards to get into the residence halls. Both systems will exist until a better method is found. "Hopefully it doesn't take long and it won't be a problem," Robertson said. — Edited by Sasha Roe PARAPHERNALIA (CONTINUED FROM 1A) ["I THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 SPORTS 3B football notebook The Kansas seniors may have finished their careers several weeks ago at the Orange Bowl, but several have at least one more game on tap. Running back Brandon McAn derson, defensive tackle James McAnderson McClinton and wide receiver Marcus Henry will participate in the East-West Shrine Game at 6 p.m. Saturday. The Shrine game, televised on ESPN2 (Sunflower Broadband channel 34), is an all-star game for college seniors that showcases the players for professional scouts. All three of Kansas' representatives in the game enjoyed banner campaigns in 2007. McAnderson topped 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career, McClinton earned AP first-team All-American status and Henry became just the third Jayhawk to hail in more than 1,000 receiving yards in a season. The players have spent the last week making hospital visits for charity and practicing in Houston. Kansas coach Mark Mangino added to his trophy collection last week, winning the American Football Coaches Association Coach of the Year Award, Mangino received the honor, which is voted on by active members of the AFCA, at the end of a coaching convention in Anaheim, Calif. Mangino did not win every coach of the year award given this season,but Mangino he did take home eight titles, Including the Associated Press Coach of the Year award and the Eddie Robinson Award (voted on by the Football Writers Association of America). 》 The Jayhawks will hold an awards presentation on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. The event is slated to take place at Allen Fieldhouse and is open to the public. Mangino said it would serve as an opportunity to thank Kansas football fans for a great season. "Our fans were also terrific throughout the year, and we wanted to have a celebration in a venue that could hold as many of those fans as possible," Mangino said in a statement. "We're all looking forward to a great evening." -Asher Fusco, Case Keefer FOOTBALL Talib, Collins to pass up senior season for NFL Draft BY ASHER FUSCO afusco@kansan.com The Kansas football team lost just once all season long. The week after its Orange Bowl victory, it lost three times. Junior cornerback Aqib Talib and junior offensive tackle Anthony Collins announced that they would forge their senior seasons to enter the NFL Draft, and wide receivers coach Tim Beck officially took over as Nebraska's running backs coach. 46 The departures of the two juniors should not come as much of a surprise considering Talib and Collins have held starting jobs at Kansas since their freshman seasons and both earned All-American status this season. Talib recorded 66 tackles and five interceptions in 2007 and finished the season with one of his finest performances as a Jayhawk, winning the Orange Bowl MVP award for his 60-yard interception return for a touchdown. "I talked to my family and coach Mangino, and we all decided that if I wanted to get better, it was time to take it to the next level." Talib said in a press release. "We had an excellent era." and the Web site nfldraftcountdown.com havelist Talib as a possible first-round selection, but his official draft-status inquiry netted a second-round estimate. In a statement released Jan. 7 when Talib made his official "We had an excellent season, and this is how I want to go out. It was a quick decision." son and this is how I want to go out, It was a quick decision." AQIB TALIB Junior cornerback ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. announcement, Kansas coach Mark Mangino said he supported Talbis decision to leave campus for the NFL. "Aqib has had a great career here at Kansas and he has had Junior cornerback Aqib Talib intercepts a pass at the Orange Bowl. Talib earned All-American status this year and will not play next season to enter the NFL Draft. KANSAN FILE PHOTO Big 12 underclassmen entering the NFL draft a big impact on your program." Mangino said in the press release. "I wish him the same kind of success at the next level that he had here in our program." Player Position Alphonso Moran DT Malcolm Kelly WR Curtis Lofton LB Reggie Smith S Bobby Reid QB Martellus Bennet TE Jamaal Charles RB Jermichael Finley TE wide receivers for the past three seasons, attended the same high school as Nebraska coach Bo Pelini. Rumors of Beck's move to Nebraska had been swirling since Pelini took over at Nebraska in early December. Collins, a 6-foot-5, 310-pound, first team All-America selection, anchored a Kansas offensive line that paved the way for the Jayhawks' formidable run game. Collins officially declared his intention to bypass his senior season the day after Talib's announcement. Collins said he and Talib, who roomed together as freshmen at Kansas, agreed from day one that they would make the move to the NFL at the same time. 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The Jayhawks are too deep and balanced for most teams to compete. Four players average double-figure scoring: Brandon Rush, Darrell Arthur, Darnell Jackson and Mario Chalmers. And Sherron Collins is right behind them at 9.5 points per game. All those scoring options make it darn near impossible to stop Kansas offensively. If the guards aren't scoring, as was the case against Boston College two weeks ago, Jackson and Arthur have big games. And if the jayhawks face a daunting front line, like they did against Oklahoma and Nebraska, Rush or Chalmers will step up. If not them, it could be senior guard Russell Robinson or center center Sasha Kaun who does it. All seven of those "No one has the pressure of being the leading scorer or the go-to-guy." Then there's the defense. Self has called Robinson one of the best on the ball defenders he coached and tough road ahead At Missouri, Saturday At Kansas State, Jan. 30 At Texas, Feb. 11 At Texas A&M, March 8 said Chalmers' ability to anticipate was better than anyone's. Those two make KU's perimeter defense almost impenetrable. Together, they average almost six steals a game players have led Kansas in scoring in at least one game this season. Rush said the availability of scoring options keeps Kansas more focused than it has been the past two seasons. "We're well-balanced," he said. is bludgeoning opponents by an average of 25.4 points per game. Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel saw the Jayhawks' dominance firsthand on Monday night when his team lost 85-55. The Sooners played No. 2 Memphis earlier this season, and Capel was much more impressed with Kansas. "They are the best team that we have played, and we have played some really good teams." Capel said. "I don't think it's close that they are the best team in the country." and have shut down top guards such as USC's O.J. Mayo and DePaul's Draelon Burns. Great teams still lose, though. Four major road tests await the Jayahwks in the next two months, at Missouri, Kansas State, Texas and Texas A&M. The first one comes on Saturday against the rival Tigers. In 1997, Missouri handed a 22-0 Kansas team its first loss of the season. That team had the best start in school history. The combination of a balanced offense and pressure defense has turned most of the Jayhawks' games into no-contests. Kansas Think you KU? PROVE IT! Need a hint? Try ku.edu or studentsforku.org check out the KANSAN TRIVIA QUESTION near the Crossword Puzzle Coming Tuesday! KANSAN.COM The University Daily Kansan KU ENDOWMENT The University of Kansas perfect company Kansas isn't the only team with a shot at an undefeated regular season. Here's the scoop on the other teams, Memphis and North Carolina, that could stay perfect. North Carolina (17- 0). The Tar Heels are definitely road-tested. They played five straight road games, a stretch that lasted nearly a month. Although the ACC is usually one of the toughest conferences, it is down this year. Only Miami, Duke, Clemson and Carolina are ranked in the top 25, and the Hurricanes just lost to Boston College. The Heels' biggest challenges are against rival Duke on Feb. 6 and March 8. Memphis (15-0) North Carolina and Kansas both have multiple tough road games left on their schedule. The Tigers don't. It would almost be a surprise if they didn't finish the regular season undefeated. All Memphis has left are home dates with Gonzaga and Tennessee and games against the oh-so-wake Conference-USA. But as tough as the conference is, Kansas will likely be the favorite in every game it plays. The Jayhawks have already blown out Oklahoma and Nebraska, which have defeated top 25-caliber teams such as If the Jayhawks make it through the four tough road games, they still have to face an improved Baylor and always-tough-at-home Iowa State. With those kind of tests, this isn't the same conference that put only four teams in the NCAA Tournament last season. "The Big 12 is a lot tougher this year," Rush said. "There's more experienced teams. Texas is looking good and they lost to Missouri. Anything can happen. Anything can happen." Arizona State, Xavier, Gonzaga and West Virginia. If the Jayhawks play as well as they have in the last month and continue to improve their free throw shooting and defensive rebounding, the team's biggest weaknesses, 31-0 could happen. Sure, it will be tough, and only two teams have done it in nearly 20 years, but Jackson sees no reason why Kansas' streak can't continue. "There's no pressure at all," he said. "We have to go out there with a free mind. That's how we've been looking at it, just going out there with a free mind and not worrying about what our record is and just worrying about the next game." - Edited by Jared Duncan Registration for intramural basketball and wallyball start today and end at noon Jan. 22. The registration is quick and can be accessed online. Registration will only be for basketball and wallyball. INTRAMURAL Ben Prahl, intramurals director, expects a large turnout and is excited to introduce wallyball to the students. Basketball, wallyball team registration begins today Wallyball is like volleyball, but instead it is played indoors. The original name for the game was "ricochet ball" when Joe Garia invented it in 1979. Wallyball used to be a league before becoming a part of intramurals this semester. "I like it because wallyball adds a whole new dimension to volleyball that I really enjoy," Amanda Sorell, Lincoln, Neb., freshman, said. Wallyball has a 10-person limit per team, and the registration cost is $10 per team. BY WHITNEY HAMILTON whamilton@kansan.com "In wallyball, hopefully, teams experience something new and have --a good time," Prahl said. "It would be nice to get a high number of teams, but we want quality teams and quality games," Prahl said. Prahl expects to have 30 teams register for wallyball. Also, intramural basketball tryouts should have a large turnout and should produce nearly 220 teams. Registration costs for basketball are $20 per team with a 12-person limit for each team. All games will be held at the Student Recreation Fitness Center with the exception of the final basketball game, which will be held at Allen Fieldhouse. "Intramural sports give students a chance to compete and meet people. They are a lot more competitive than most people think," Mark Arehart, Omaha, Neb. freshman, said. 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Plus, the Jayhawks main nemesis – injuries – is beginning to be a non-issue. Brandon Rush KU is averaging 17.5 points per game in two Big 12 games, and Sherron Collins is steadily regaining his speed and athleticism. Keep an eye on these numbers - 22-0 - the Jayhawks' best start ever in 1996-97, and 16-0 - the Jayhawks' Big 12 record in 2001-2002 - its best finish ever in conference play. Can Kansas match these? **Statement Victories** - at Boston College, at USC, Arizona **Ugly Losses** - None **The Magic Eight Ball Says** - Final The Magic Eight Ball Says -- Final Four or bust Texas A&M (15-2.1-1) **Outlook** - First-year coach Mark Turgeon has taken over for Billy Gillespie and has the Aggies off to their best start ever at 15-1. Junior guard Josh Carter and senior forward Joseph Jones have proved to be a potent inside – outside combination, combining for 24.9 points per freshman Freddie DeAndre points per game. Freshman DeAndre Jordan has beer. a workhorse inside, and he's shooting 75 percent from the field. But mostly, the Aggies have done it as they always have - ATM with defense. Texas A&M is holding opposing teams to 57.6 points per game, good enough for second in the Big 12 conference. But Texas A&M lacks a defining victory, and one can also point at its befuddling loss at Arizona, when it coughed up a double-digit lead and suffered its only loss of the season. The Aggies still have to prove themselves during the Big 12 grind. The Aggies double-digit loss to Texas Tech on Wednesday was a headscratcher. **Statement Victories** - None **Ugly Losses** - None The Magic Eight Ball Says - Sweet 16 Texas TEXAS (13-3,0-1) Outlook: The question is, which Longhorn team is going to show up? The team that won at UCLA, or the team that lost consecutive games to ploading Big 10 conference teams Michigan State and Wisconsin? Texas can run and gun with anybody, but the question is, can they win when the score is in the 50s or 60s? Still, with sophomore guard DJ. Augustin averaging 20.4 points per game, and junior guard AJ. Abrams adding 18.5 points per game, Texas will be tough for anybody in the Big 12 conference. Statement victories-- at UCLA, Ten- nessee Uqly losses - None The Magic Eight Ball Says - NCAA 2nd Round Baylor (14-2, 2-0) **Outlook** - Baylor is the college basketball equivalent of Lazarus. Give the credit to coach Scott Drew. He's pulled the program from the depths of probation and scandal. Baylor's 14-2 start is the best since the 1945-46 season. Baylor is a guard-laden squad. You make a Big 12-leading 9.1 three-point ers per game. Sophomore guard Curtis Jerrells 3 points per game is making a case for All-Big 12 honors, and keep an eye on freshman guard LaceDarius Dunn. He might be Baylor's most talented player. BU Statement Victories - Notre Dame Bad Losses - None The Magic Eight Ball Says - NCAA 2nd Round Outlook - Freshman forward Michael Beasley has been incomparable in his rookie campaign. The National Player-of-the-Year candidate is averaging 24.8 points per game and 13* Kansas State (11-4.1-0) C rebounds – the most in the country. Beasley's wingman, freshman forward Bill Walker, has started to take off as well - scoring 15.8 points per game. The question is, can Beasley and Walker lift first-year coach Frank Martin to the NCAA tournament with little help from the rest of the roster? Statement Victories - California, at Jigy losses - George Mason The Magic Eight Ball says - NCAA 1st round ing victories against Gonzaga and West Virginia. Now fans might want to send coach Jeff Capel a get well card. Oklahoma is 0-2 in the Oklahoma (12-5.0-2) **Outlook** - A week ago, the sun seemed to be shining on Oklahoma. The Sooners were 12-3 and held resume build- Kansas, Baylor, Texas show much promise early in the season; Iowa State, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech need big improvements to become real contenders Colorado makes gains with Tuesday's upset victory QU Big 12 after a home loss to K-State and road loss to Kansas. Even worse, Capel told reporters on Tuesday that freshman stud Blake Griffin could miss up to four weeks after spraining his left MCL against Kansas on Monday. Statement victories – Gonzaga, West Virginia Ugly losses - Stephen F. Austin The Magic Eight Ball Says - NIT-bound Missouri (11:6 1:1) **Outlook** This team looked to be classic Missouri - talented and tantalizing, but in the end, a crew of underachievers. Then the Tigers took care of Texas, 97-84, and all bets were off. Junior V leadership to second-year coach Mike Anderson, but the Tigers will have to prove it over the long haul. Statement victories - Purdue, Texas Ugly losses - Illinois, at Mississippi St. The Magic Eight Ball Says - NIT-bow Nebraska (11-4,0-2) Outlook - Nebraska can probably relate to Oklahoma. The Comhuskers were 11-2 and looking like a dangerous team with a victory against Oregon on its resume. But Kansas blew out Nebraska in its conference opener and then they dropped to 0-2 with a loss to conference bottom-feeder Colo- N rado. Senior center Aleks Maric is leading Nebraska in scoring and is shooting 61 percent from the floor. Statement victories - Oregon Ugly losses - Western Kentucky, at Colorado The Magic Eight Ball Says - NIT-bound Iowa State (11-6, 1-1) Outlook - Freshman forward Craig Brackins is the best player you've never heard of. The Big 12 rookie sizzled in a 74-67 loss to Baylor. Coach Greg McDermott has this program on the rise, but first, the second-year coach must work on making the Cyclones the Lewistone STATION best team in iowa. Iowa State beat Iowa 56-47, but lost to Northern Iowa 61-48, and got thumped by Drake 79-44 Statement victories - Purdue Ugly losses - at Bradley, Northern Iowa The Magic Eight Ball Says - NIT-bound Oklahoma State (10-6.1-1) Outlook - Coach Sean Sutton con- CALIFORNIA STATE nunes to underachieve in Stillwater, Okla. Losses to North Texas and Oral Roberts can't make billion aire alumnus and Oklahoma State benefactor T. Boone Pickens happy. McDonald's All-American freshman James Anderson has been a bright-spot – he's averaging 16.5 points per game – but he was injured during the Cowboys' 79-71 loss to Baylor on Tuesday. Ugly losses - North Texas, Oral Roberts Statement victories- None erts The Magic Eight Ball Says - No Postseason Colorado (0714) (9-7,1-1) **Outlook** - First-year coach Jeff Bzdelik said at the beginning of the season that he wanted to change the mindset of the Colorado basketball program. The results so far? Mixed, Colorado pUJP looked rocky in the nonconference season, losing to Wyoming. New Orleans and Tulsa, among other ers. But Colorado sprung a 55-15 upet victory against Nebraska on Tuesday. Could it be sign of good things to come? Stay tuned. Statement victories - Nebraska Ugly losses - New Orleans, Tulsa The Magic Eight Ball Says - No Post-season Texas Tech (10-6, 1-1) Outlook - Legendary coach Bob Knight earned his 900th career victory during his team's upset victory against Texas A&M on Wednesday. Knight became the first men's coach in Division I history to win 900 games. More importantly, Texas Tech showed they have the ability to be more than a punching bag in T the big 12 conference. If Texas Tech can beat Texas A&M by double-digits, then this Big 12 season might just continue to be a wacky one. 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"I was really excited and honored when they SUNY AT NEW YORK Allman called me and asked if I was interested," Price said. "When you're a college baseball coach, that's one of the greatest experiences in our profession. "I can't tell you how humbled I was by the invitation to be on that staff. It'll be one of the biggest experiences of my career." HU But before Price could officially join the National Team staff, he had to receive permission from the Athletics Department. Price which turned out to be a cinch The real challenge for Price will come this summer when he will have to balance his responsibilities with both Kansas and the National Team. Price, who has compiled a 173-142-1 record in five seasons at Kansas, said he hoped to get as many verbal commitments as possible from recruits before leaving with the National Team for North Carolina in June. In July, Price and the National Team will head to Europe to play the Czech Republic National Team before defending its gold medal in the IV FISU World Collegiate Championship in Brno, Czech Republic. Then, when he returns in August, Price will hit the road for in-home visits with recruits. Along with Price, Old Dominion coach Jerry Meyers and San Francisco coach Nino Giarratano complete Walton's staff. KANSAS LANDS 10 RECRUITS FOR 2008-09 On Dec. 11, Price unveiled his recruiting class for the 2009 season - his best yet at Kansas. In particular, Price said this was the strongest group of pitchers hed signed at Kansas. The pitchers he landed were right-handers Kevin Burk, Warrensburg, Mo., Jared Megison, Grimes, Iowa, Thomas Taylor, Overland Park, and left-handers Travis Blankenship, Lawrence, and Kelson Boyer, Eudora. Blankenship graduated from Free State High School and will transfer in from Johnson County Community College. The position players in the class were outfielder Jason Brunansky, Poway, Calif., first baseman Zach Egie, Minot, N.D., third baseman Jake Marasco, Maize, second baseman Colton Murray, Olathe, and Lee Ridenhour, Lenexa. Murray and Ridenhour may also see time as pitchers. One look at the class and it becomes clear Price is no longer dependant on finding recruits from his old stomping grounds of California, with only Brunansky coming in from the "Golden State." Although seven current Jayhawk baseball players hail from California, Price has always emphasized in-state recruiting. This year's class, with six commitments from in-state recruits, is evidence of how much progress Price has made in Kansas. "From the time we got here, we've tried to win the state first and that's been hard for us to do. In our first four years, a majority of the best players in our state were going to Nebraska or Wichita State", Price said. "It's the first time we think we've won the state. We feel like, of the six best players in the state, we signed four". Price said a number of factors, including Kansas' Big 12 Championship in 2006 and the $2 million clubhouse that will be completed later this year, have helped Kansas compete with other schools in the area for top recruits. One of the players Price signed who had no shortage of suitors was Marasco, who was also recruited by Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Wichita State. However, Marasco chose to add his name to the growing list of players from Maize High School to play baseball at Kansas. "I think it's on its way up and going to keep up going, so it'd be a great time to get involved with that kind of program," Marasco said of Kansas. Other Maize baseball players to come to Kansas include freshman right-hander Jordan Jakubov, who signed with Kansas last year, and the famous Baty brothers, Ryan and Matt, who are two of the greatest players in program history. Marasco said he was close to all three, having played with Jakubov and watched his older brother play with Matt. However, it was Ryan who gave Marasco the most encouragement to sign with Kansas. "Ryan just talked about how great it is up there?" Marasco said. "They definitely helped out and they had nothing but great things to say" And it just so happens that Price insists Marasco will remind Kansas fans of Ryan Baty. "That's one of the best compliments I can get. He's a great player, but until I perform like it, it doesn't mean too much." Marasco said. "I'll try to live up to it." And Marasco knows he'll have a chance to live up to expectations. He said the Kansas coaches told him they'd find a place to play him if he earned it. "So, I guess it's kind of on me now" Marasco said. Price said Marasco – along with Elgie, Murray, Ridenhour and Taylor – would contribute his first year. But Price cautioned he could lose Marasco and Elgie to the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. Senior outfielder John Allman was named to the 2008 Brooks Wallace Player of the Year Award Watch List, concluding Kansas' string of good news over break. ALLMAN EARNS PRE-SEASON RECOGNITION Based on his performance in the fall, Price expects Allman's final season at Kansas to be his most productive. In 2007, Allman led Kansas with a .333 batting average, hit four home runs, drove in 44 runs and tallied a career-high 10-game hit streak. "He was absolutely phenomenal in the fall," Price said. "He was better at every phase of the game and if he plays like he did in the fall I'll be absolutely thrilled." "It's a tremendous honor for him," Price said. "It's a great statement about his first three years at KU." — Edited by Jessica Sain-Baird >> FOOTBALL Angry fans, missing files afflict Rodriguez BY TIM DAHLBERG ASSOCIATED PRESS Rich Rodriguez might have gotten an inkling that this was not going to end well when, less than 24 hours after leaving for Michigan, the folks in tiny Grant Town had removed the highway signs advertising the West Virginia hamlet as the football coach's hometown. Hell apparently has no fury like a state scorned, and the people of West Virginia are especially furious with Rodriguez, a native son who always proclaimed his fidelity to his alma mater. On the verge of playing for a national title one moment, the school was left standing at the altar the next when Rodriguez succumbed to the lure of coaching the Wolverines. If that wasn't enough, some unhappy fans gave him more clues when they hung disparaging signs on a fence at his home and tossed a mailbox into the yard. There were death threats against some of his relatives, and online communities were formed simply for the pleasure of being able to write expletives in front of his name. People heckled him at the airport, the governor expressed outrage, and the state filed suit asking for the $4 million Rodriguez promised to pay back if he should ever leave the University of West Virginia. Now things are really starting to The revelation by the Charleston Gazette the other day that files kept in Rodriguez's private office disappeared after he signed with Michigan adds a new level of intrigue to a story that already encompasses angry fans, baffled boosters and a coach who can't understand why an entire state should be unhappy when he was just trying to better himself. get nasty. MICHIGAN Details are murky, but the paper cited anonymous sources as saying the missing documents included personal information about players, including strength and conditioning charts and records of their class attendance. The documents went missing about the same time Rodriguez cleaned out his office, and cleaned West Virginia out of the remaining assistant coaches he took with him to Michigan. Just what happened to the documents will be the subject of debate for some time among the taxpayers of West Virginia, who live in one of the poorest states in the country but still managed to scrape up $1.78 million a year for their football coach. ASSOCIATED PRESS Rich Rodriguez, former football coach at West Virginia, is introduced as the new Michigan football coach, Monday in Ann Arbor, Mich. Maybe he was just looking for Taylor Hill's cell phone number. Hill, a highly regarded linebacker from Youngstown, Ohio, was all but signed to go to West Virginia but announced a few days ago that he would follow Rodriguez to Michigan. Rodriguez mess is a classic case study about all that is wrong in college football these days, where play Missing files aside, the whole TRACK AND FIELD ers get by on room and board while the coaches who lead them become multimillionaires. Muslim runner penalized for custom-made uniform ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — A high school track star has been disqualified from a meet because officials said the custom-made outfit she wears to conform to her Muslim faith violated competition rules. Juashaunna Kelly, a senior at the District of Columbia's Theodore Roosevelt High School, has the fastest mile and 2-mile times of any girl runner in the city for religious reasons and that he offered her several options to conform to the rules while still respecting her faith, including placing a plain T-shirt over her unitard and then wearing her team uniform over it. Kelly's mother, Sarah, and "It wasn't a problem last year, and it's a problem this year? Make me understand why." Rogers said that he knew Kelly was wearing the uniform TONY BOWDEN Coach But meet director Tom Rogers said Kelly's uniform violated rules of the National Federation of State High School Associations, which sanctioned the event. Uniforms are required to be "a single-solid color and unadorned, except for a single school name or insignia no more than 2 1/4 inches," he said. this winter. She was disqualified from Saturday's Montgomery Invitational indoor track and field meet. The outfit allows her to compete while adhering to her Muslim faith, which forbids displaying any skin other than her face and hands. Kelly was wearing the same uniform she has worn for three seasons while running for Theodore Roosevelt's cross-country and track teams. The custom-made, one-piece blue and orange unitard covers her head, arms, torso and legs. Over the unitard, she wears the same orange and blue T-shirt and shorts as her teammates. "It's not special," Kelly said. "It doesn't make me perform better." Roosevelt Coach Tony Bowden disputed that account. He said officials made several demands of her daughter before Rogers made his decision. "First, they said she had to take her hood off" Sarah Kelly said. "Then, they said she can't have anything with logos displayed. Then, they said she had to turn it inside out. When I told them that there weren't any logos on it, they said she had to put a plain white T-shirt on over it." Juashaunna Kelly has worn the same uniform for three years without any problems, including at last year's Montgomery Invitational. Rogers said officials must have missed the uniform last year. "It wasn't a problem last year, and it's a problem this year? Make me understand why," Bowden said. Kelly, whose 1,600-meter time of 5 minutes 17.49 seconds and 3,200-meter time of 12:00.81 are the fastest of any D.C. girl, was hoping to run fast enough at the Montgomery Invitational to qualify for the New Balance Collegiate Invitational in New York on Feb. 8-9. Bowden said the team had no other meets scheduled that would allow her to qualify for the event, which attracts dozens of college recruiters. Lady Riders DCPS ATHLETICS/DCIA4 874 Juashaunna Kelly, a senior at the District of Columbia's Theodore Roosevelt High School, runs to a victory in the DCAAA girl's cross country invitational at Fort DuPont Park on Oct. 13, 2007, in Washington. Kelly has been disqualified from an indoor track and field meet because officials said the custom-made outfit she wears to conform to her Muslim faith violated competition rules. NFL Chargers could block Patriots from playing in Super Bowl Everyone assumed the Indianapolis Colts would be the last obstacle to New England reaching the Super Bowl. It's the San Diego Chargers who go to Foxborough, albeit with their quarterback and two best offensive players banged up. Sorry NFL. Sorry CBS. may be a game-time decision — sprained knee ligaments can be very limiting. Naturally, the spread is 14 points; it's almost never in single digits with the Patriots. But it's down from an opening 15, meaning some people have plunked down money on San Diego to at least cover. Antonio Gates played last week with his dislocated toe, so assume he will play. LaDainian Tomlinson says he will. But QB Phillip Rivers San Diego is not without talent. The Chargers have won eight straight, including two playoff games. No, that's not 17, the number the Pats have won without a loss, but it's pretty impressive after That might be wise. Remember that the Chargers were 14-2 last season, the top-seeded team in the AFC. They lost 24-21 at home to New England, but the Patriots needed a lot of breaks, notably a fumbled fourth-down interception by Marlon McCree in the fourth quarter that gave them new life. 1-3 and 5-5 starts. The forecast for Foxborough on Sunday is for a high of 22 degrees and a low of 9 with a lot of wind. Yes, the Chargers are a warm-weather team, but even Tom Brady is likely to have trouble in conditions like that. The wind makes the gap between Brady and Rivers (or Billy Volek) a lot smaller. None of this says San Diego will win. But Jacksonville kept it close for three quarters last Saturday night. The Chargers can do the same. New York Giants (plus 7) at Green Bay. PATRIOTS, 24-17 If it's windy in Foxborough, it will be just plain cold in Green Bay, especially with this game starting at 5:30 p.m. local time. Single digits at least, with wind chills below zero. But for Brett Favre and Eli Manning, that may be preferable to wind. They also don't want people to believe they are the same team that lost to the Packers 35-13 in the Meadowlands in Week 2, before The Giants don't want folks jumping on the bandwagon after their wins as underdogs in Tampa and Dallas. With linebacker Antonio Pierce, their lead talker, in the forefront, they continue to play the "us against the world" card as they prepare for the title game. their defense grasped new coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's schemes. Like the Chargers, the Giants are no fluke — bad teams don't win nine straight road games, two in the playoffs. But they do have injuries in a secondary that's nothing special to start with. Tony Romo and the Cowboys weren't able to exploit it. Favre should be able to do enough to get the Packers to the Super Bowl. PACKERS, 20-17 1. Associated Press 188 THE UNIVERSITY DAY KAISER THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 2008 BACK TO SCHOOL SALE REDEEM THESE COUPONS WHEN YOU BUY YOUR TEXTBOOKS LIMIT ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER TRANSCTION. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS. NOT REDEEMABLE FOR CASH. OFFER VALID FOR $10 OFF TEXTBOOK PURCHASE OF $100 OR MORE AND $15 OFF $150 OR MORE. OFFER EXPIRES 3.1.08. 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"Anv doubts that we didn't belong on top all are gone," said senior tight end and captain Derek Fine. "We just beat the No.3 team, a very, very good team, the ACC Champions." 47 Sophomore safety Justin Thornton celebrates after returning an interception to the Hokie two-yard line during the fourth quarter. The interception led to a Kansas touchdown, which gave the Jawahars the 2-14 lead against the Holes. Jon Goerina/KANSAN Jayhawks beat Hokies at their own game: special teams BY ASHER FUSCO afusco@kansan.com MIAMI — Turns out the Kansas team that spent the season surprising the college football world had one last trick up its sleeve. And an impressive one at that. The blocked field goal may have been the most crucial play in a game full of momentum swings, big hits and closely contested short-yardage struggles. With six minutes and 31 seconds to play in the third quarter, Virginia The Jayhawks put the finishing touches on a school-best 12-1 season by defeating the Virginia Tech Hokies 24-21 in the 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl. Kansas pulled off the Jan. 3 upset by beating Virginia Tech at its own game; dominance on special teams. The Jayhawks overcame several exceptional kick and punt returns by Virginia Tech (11-3) with a timely blocked field goal and an expertly executed fake punt. "We were able to make a big, big play on that punt and turn the game around with the blocked field goal," said Kansas junior wide receiver Dexton Fields. "When we blocked the field goal it was really a big momentum-stopper and it gave us some extra confidence. If they would have been able to tie the game, it would have let them pick up a lot of momentum." Tech was picking up steam. An 84-yard punt return touchdown by senior wide receiver Justin Harper with 11:35 remaining in the third quarter pulled the Hokies within three points, 17-14, and the Virginia Tech fans at Dolphin Stadium were at full volume. The Hokies took possession at their own 18-yard line but quickly moved the ball downfield with help from a 15-yard pass interference penalty on Kansas freshman cornerback Chris Harris and an improbable diving catch by sophomore tight end Greg Boone. The Hokies advanced to the jayhawk 8-yard line before opting to attempt a 25-yard field goal attempt on fourth- and-two. The ball had barely left senior kicker Jud Dunlevy's foot when Kansas senior linebacker Joe Mortensen burst through the offensive line and blocked the ball with his chest. let my shoulders slip through and pretty much came untouched and blocked it. It was great." "Usually when we line up, I usually come out in zone and drop back." Mortensen said. "But this time we went for an all-out block. Coach (Bill) Young did a good job, and there was good penetration by the d-line. I just Just five minutes later, Kansas outsmarted Virginia Tech on special teams once again. Faced with fourth-and-10 at its own 49-yard line, Kansas lined up in punt formation. But "If they would have been able to tie the game, it would have let them pick up a lot of moment." DEXTON FIELDS Junior wide receiver instead of snapping the ball to senior punter Kyle Tucker, sophomore long snapper Kayl Anderson shot a quick snap left to senior running back Brandon McAnderson, who was lined up as Tucker's "personal protector." McAnderson grabbed the snap and quickly tossed the ball toward sonohome wide receiver Micah Brown, situated near the left side line as a gunner. Brown wrapped his hands around the wobbly pass and advanced 22 yards downfield for a fresh set of downs that allowed Kansas to tick another two minutes from the clock. 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THE 737 New Hampshire BOTTLENECK $1.50 Everything 20 YEARS OF LIVE MUSIC AND GOLD BUDRS Motorola 1 737 New Hampshire BOTTLENECK 20 YEARS OF LIVE MUSIC AND GOLD BEERS $1.50 Everything Monday Nights Karaoke$ 1.75 Any Draw Sunday Nights NEON w/ DJ'S KONCEPT & CRUZ 18 to enter, 21 to drink Thursday Nights Pride Night $2.00 wells, bottles. the Granada 9 pm WednesdayNights NEOV editor 2 01.17.2008 VOL.5 ISS.16 At age 11, Chris Farley would tape his eyebrow up to try to look like his idol, comedian John Belushi. calendar january 17 Tea Time. Kansas Union, 3 p.m., all ages, FREE. KU Youth Chorus. Murphy Hall, 4:30 p.m., all ages. FREE. Liquid Buzz Sessions. Last Call, 7 p.m., 18+, $2-$ 5. Reverend Horton Heat/Nashville Pussy, Granada. 8 p.m. 18+,$24-$ 26, www. reverendhortonheat.com. Neon Dance Party. The Bottleneck, 10 p.m., 18+, $1-$ 5. Lonnie Fisher and the Funeral/Cupertino. Jackpot, 10 p.m., 21+, $3. **Austin.** jazzhaw, 10 p.m., 21+, $3, www. theeverydaypeople.com. 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(815) 587-8180 We rack our balls for You Open 9 am - 2 am Daily Astr's GO1 KaeoLu 0307/79 2653 18 Tables (Unlimited Balls) Making your day a little brighter THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN There were once eight species of tigers, but three species went extinct during the 20th Century. 01,17,2008 3 VOL.5 ISS.16 $1.95 Appetizers Monday–Friday 4-6 PM THURSDAY 2 FOR 1 MARTINIS & 2 FOR 1 DOMESTIC BOTTLES [the jayhawker] TEN great american food THE ELDRIDGE 701 Massachusetts Street • 749-1005 • www.eldrigehotel.com F your guide to greener living greening it And now that I've lost half my readers, let's get down to business. Today I would like to say a few words about global warming. Concerns about global warming have fueled the need for fundamental changes in daily life.The green movement is emerging everywhere, and businesses are finally picking up on the trend. By Lauren Keith Not true. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 100 DOLLARS ONE OLD DOLLAR As college students, we know the value of a dollar, especially because we usually don't have one. A common misconception about switching to a more environmentally friendly lifestyle is that it will be outrageously expensive and too time-consuming to fit your busy schedule. Whether being green is something you've been practicing for awhile, something that you set as a New Year's resolution or something that you think is a huge crock spoon by AI Gore, there is one facet of it that college students in particular will love: Going green means saving green. The first and best thing you can do is to admit the problem. This does not necessarily mean that you have to believe in global warming (so I will spare you a lecture on receding glaciers and the changing chemical composition of the atmosphere), but it means that you must realize the excess and mindlessness that is plaguing modern American culture. Behind all the science and terminology of global climate change is stuff you care about, such as saving money and being able to breathe. Here are a few items to pick up when you're ready to start your journey into the green beyond: - Your brain. Always helpful when stepping out of the status quo. - "An Inconvenient Truth." This documentary has become one of the most visible elements of the modern environmental movement, thanks in large part to its speaker, former vice president RECYCLING Al Gore (ctrl-alt-del the "inventing the internet" jokes). Gore bridges the gap between scientists and the common people by translating the heavy, technical language of science into something the public can easily understand. - A recycling bin. An excellent first step to reducing waste. - A good pair of walking shoes. 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The ab- s and not KHALL.COM DT! 321.1085 CALLL.COM OT! 323,1085 GRAPH SHOW INK MILK HEAD DUIE? IPS ADUGIUS CENTER AD QUE! ☆ ☆ BENIAMINS DIARIES.GUJI.NET ANGE 4576 CITYLS NGE 676 STYLIS the writer: nsan.com A Marriage Story A KU couple faces the burdens and the bliss of married life 😂 😂 By Alaide Vilchis Ibarra aibarra@kansan.com One and a half years ago, Matt Buckley took his girlfriend, Anna, to watch fireworks at the Missouri River, where they had their first date on a summer night in 2001. The couple from Atchison, now both KU graduates, went to the same rock they sat on that first summer, and Buckley got down on one knee and proposed. Yes, it was the kind of story that makes every girl in the room breathe a collective "Awwwww." Even Anna, now Mrs. Buckley, remembers every detail with excitement in her voice. Matt and Anna made the decision to get married after Anna graduated from nursing school and while Matt had one year left of engineering school. Matt graduated in December. Although college for most might seem to be the antithesis of settling down, Matt and Anna's decision is not uncommon. According to the University Relations Web site, more than 1,000 students at the University are married. For Matt and Anna, there was never any doubt about their future together. "We had been together for five years. I knew that it wasn't going to end." Matt says. Although the decision to get married didn't pose a problem for the couple, they say the hardest part of their marriage is balancing their life as a couple with Matt's college life. Because Anna works night shifts as a nurse and Matt is at school until about 7 p.m., they don't have much time to spend together. Cloue Stewart, a marriage and family therapist in Kansas City, Kan., says that knowing how to prioritize time is a common issue for married couples who are in college. To have an easier time doing this, Stewart recommends tackling the problem together by talking to each other about how much time they need to set aside for the relationship. She says it is important to set aside alone time, as well as time to hang out with friends. "I knew that he was a student going into getting married." Anna says. "What I have to do is be supportive and we have to be there for one another." Anna says that it is also difficult to remember that even Matt is at home, he sometimes still needs to focus on school. In an environment where it seems that people breakup and find another person immediately. Matt and Anna have found a way to deal with the difficulties of their young marriage. Both talk about the marriage with a certain confidence and familiarity that makes it hard to believe that young marriages are always thought of as very unstable. Even Anna thinks it's "a little weird" that there were no doubts about getting married and that she found nothing surprising when they moved in together. "You would think there would be because we dated for a long time but we never lived together before," Anna says. "It was the perfect time for us. It sounds silly, but I just think that we are really meant for each other." Anna Buckley Stewart says that even though the breakup rate is higher at the beginning of a relationship, many other aspects, such as how individual couples handle problems, play a bigger part. When asked whether she would recommend getting married while still in college, Anna says that although she doesn't think that a couple has to wait until graduation for marriage, it isn't for everyone. Couples should look at their relationship and decide whether it is the right time for them. Anna says. As for her relationship, "It was the perfect time for us," Anna says. "It sounds silly, but I just think that we are really meant for each other." photo by. Jon Goering for more information: www.marriedwithchildren.com 01.17.2008 VOL: 5 ISS: 16 5 feature Superior chapel on the Crescent Sunny skies shined over the Campanile on Tuesday. Ringing in a new semester Students were welcomed by chilly weather when they returned to campus this week. But low temps couldn't cool the excitement brought on by recent athletic success and the thrill of a new beginning. KANSAS Stadium crowd cheering with excitement. Rebecca Ryan, Pasadena, Calif., freshman, and her cousin Gabi Bryant, move the last of Ryan's items into McCollum Hall after winter break. The majority of students moved back into the dorms on Tuesday. Students celebrate as the men's basketball team cruises to an 85-55 victory against Oklahoma on Monday night. Margaret F. 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One senior says she had known her roommates for a few years before moving in with them, yet her roommates' actions went from being considerate and orderly to thoughtless and untidy once she moved in with them. "They're loud all the time, so it's hard to study," she says. "They leave their cups, plates, clothes and personal belongings in all the common areas of the apartment." "No one's going to magically change just because it's you," Cohen says. "A lot of the times the past is an indication of what you can expect. You look at that person and say, 'Is this a person who's going to give a shit if my feelings are hurt?' When people move in together without knowing each other, they initially try to be a good roommate. Cohen says. However, reality soon sets in and you catch a glimpse of your roommate's true personality, as one junior found out after moving in with three girls she met through Facebook. Problems usually arise when roommates overlook important indicators as to the type of person they will be living with, says Harlan Cohen, author of The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College. Cohen warns that if someone has had past trouble maintaining healthy relationships with roommates, it's likely to remain the same. "The first month was really fun. We partied a lot," she says. "From there it was all downhill." Cohen, also founder of www. thenakedroommate.com, says the majority of conflicts between roommates stem from the inability to effectively communicate issues when they arise. Cohen says this is because there is a misconception that sharing honest feelings about displeasure is a bad thing. "Most people say they don't like conflict," Cohen says. "They don't want to live in a situation where someone doesn't like them. Instead of sharing, someone will tell everyone else how they feel rather than express themselves to their roommate about what pisses them off." "My entire day revolves around avoiding my home," a junior says. "I'm never there. I go everywhere before I go home." When problems are not addressed, an uncomfortable atmosphere arises, one in which people will go to great lengths to avoid a confrontation. Living with roommates, however, is not all bad. Steven Fevern, Overland Park senior, has lived with roommates since his freshman year. Fallon first lived in the dorms with three guys he had never met, and now, all four of them live in an off-campus house. "We know each other well," Fallon says. "We know what we can and can't say to each other. We all understand the things that need to go on in the house to keep it clean, keep it running." Setting standards for a proper living environment off the bat is something that Cohen says is important. "You need to set ground rules early," Cohen says. "You have to know that people are going to take care of different jobs. Otherwise, once you're living together, it can be hell and you end up losing those friends. You've got to be able to talk about it before you sign that lease. After living more than two years alone in an environment she says she loved, Jenny Reed bought a house, an investment that required finding roommates. Reed, Leawood junior, says she bought a home because she thought paying rent was "like throwing your money away." Reed says that from day one, she and her roommates set rules to avoid bickering about petty issues like cleaning up. "We haven't really fought about it," Reed says. "We've just mentioned it like, 'Hey you need to pick up your stuff.' Common areas need to stay somewhat clean. Rooms are another thing. You can do whatever." Cohen offers advice that might seem a bit odd: "Your first year, you're better off living with a stranger," he says. "If you don't get along, you end up not being friends with someone you don't know." In the quest to decide whether to live alone or with roommates, Don offers a final bit of advice. "It's worth it," he says. "Everybody should live with somebody when they're in college, because the learning experience it presents you is enormous. You learn to deal with someone who has a different schedule and opinion than you. Going out to the real world, you need to have those skills, anyway, so why not just do it in the most realistic form?" When deciding who to move in with, 10 01.17.2008 VOL.5 ISS.16 for more information: http://matt.simerson. net/humor/roommate.shtml photo illustration by: Lisa Lipovac speak A by it's not always bad to be a loner --- that might seem a year, you're better even," he says. "If you end up not being you don't know." I side whether to live dates, Fallon offers a worth it," he says. Live with somebodylege, because the它 presents you warn to deal with different schedule. Going out to the它 have those skills, st do it in the most FAMILY MATTERS by: Lisa Lipovac KANSAS JETTING One phone call made me realize that my role model may not be around forever. There is one call I have always dreaded When my dad sounds stressed on the phone, I hope the cause isn't her When I call and no one answers, I want to race over to the house and make sure everything is all right. It's been this way for a long time, but I still hoped nothing bad would ever happen. But one night in July, I called my dad and he sounded terrible. My elderly grandmother, had just had a stroke. My grandma will turn 87 in November. She was born in the Roaring '20s, lived though Dust Bowl Kansas during the Great Depression, married a soldier after World War II and raised a family on a farm in Kansas. It was hard to believe that someone who had lived through all that could be sidelined by a couple tiny blood cells. When I was younger, my grandparents lived 30 minutes away in Baldwin City. I was the grandchild they inulged, the grandchild who was given a dollhouse for Christmas, the grandchild who was taken to the playground whenever she so desired. In 1998, my grandfather suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and died a few months later from an infection. But my grandma didn't let her life break down. Instead, she became an important role model to me. Just a year after my grandpa died, my parents divorced. Grandma became a best friend. She would take me to see my friends, let me stay at her house when things got rough, and she even drove me to get my braces removed. She listened to me talk about boys, school, family, friends, whatever. We would giggle together, gossip together, shop together and relax together. When I moved away to attend high school in Salina, she moved as well to be closer to the family. Whenever I didn't feel like seeing friends or doing homework, I would go spend the afternoon with Grandma. I would gas up her car,take her to the dentist and watch movies and TV with her. I got her hooked on "Law and Order" and even introduced her to the "Rocky Horror Picture Show." She just giggled at that one. Then I moved back to Lawrence for college. The night before leaving, I burst into tears. I couldn't stand the thought of leaving one of my best friends. It was especially unbearable because Grandma wasn't moving around as well as she used to. She was getting old, and I knew it. To allmy feelings, I called her every Thursday on my walk to art history in the Spencer Museum of Art. It became a weekly ritual that we both looked forward to. When school was finished, I moved home for the summer to work in a restaurant. I resumed my visits, but they were sparse because of my work schedule. One week I visited her less than usual, intending to get through everything I had to do and then spend a couple days with her. The night before my visit, the dreaded call came. I was returning a call to my dad at 6 p.m. He said, "We have a situation," and proceeded to tell me my grandmother had suffered a stroke and was being transported to the hospital. He then told me not to worry and hung up. Even PENNY DAVIS while writing this months later. I can still feel the shock that call brought. I couldn't even cry because I could not process what he had just said. She had a stroke. She was going to the emergency room. She By Brenna Hawley On the way, I called my dad again. He said that doctors were evaluating her and he didn't know how she was doing. He said not to worry and not to come to the hospital. By that point, we were sitting in the parking lot. I struggled over whether or not to go in the building. My dad wanted me to relax, but I couldn't live with myself if the doctors had a prognosis and I wasn't there to hear it. I got out of the truck and staggered into the waiting room, leaving my boyfriend out in the car. couldn't speak. Don't come, wait until we see what happened. Then the sobbing started. I shook with grief and couldn't breathe because I was choking on my tears. My boyfriend took me by the hand, put me in his truck and said we were going to the hospital. My dad was sitting with my stepmother in the lobby. I broke into tears when I saw him, and it baffled me to see him with a tear-free face. I was losing it, but he kept it together. After about 20 minutes, a nurse said we could go through the massive double doors to see my grandma. The desk attendant pushed a button to open them, and it felt like they opened to a new desolate dimension. Grandma was in room six directly to the left. I felt like I was seeing my grandfather in the hospital all over again. There she was — lying helplessly in a hospital gown, away from home, unable to communicate. She was not the grandmother I knew. To see such a strong woman reduced by nature was humbling and enraging at the same time. Her eyes lit up when we walked into the room. She could hardly say anything coherently, but at least there wasn't any noticeable physical damage. She was mixing up consonants and vowels and could only utter a few full words. I sat by her for hours, talking to her, trying to understand what happened. Even at such a horrible time, she still made me smile; she could still utter curse words. The doctor eventually reported what happened: She had fallen, suffered a stroke and dragged herself to her bed until my dad went by her house. The prognosis? He had no idea. He couldn't tell at that point. A doctor with a medical degree and all that fancy technology could not tell me if she would recover. I walked half-heartedly back to her room with my father. We would have to work through it together, and a lot of things would be changing in everyone's lives. My dad would have to work less to take care of her. She would probably have to move to an assisted living facility, for which the family would have to split the costs. She would have to endure speech therapy. After awhile, I had to leave the hospital. I couldn't see her in that state any longer. I visited my grandmother in the hospital every single day until I moved back to Lawrence. She moved hospital rooms twice and then moved to rehab. I would sit with her get her blankets, help her eat, watch her favorite shows with her and talk to her. It was easier for me to understand her than it is for most people, especially the nurses. I could often tell just from the tone of her voice what I didn't want to leave her to go back to school. As much as I wanted to see all my friends and move into my new apartment, my grandmother was just as important. I had to come back for my campus job, so I had to leave despite my fears of not seeing her for months at a time. Since I have been back in town, I have called her every two or three days and told her about my new cat, my new apartment, my classes and everything else I can think of that would be interesting to her. She has since moved back into her house. Her speech has improved, but I'm not sure it will ever be perfect again. She will never drive again. She will never be able to be completely on her own, which will be the most difficult change for all of us. Grandma has always been very open with the concept of her own death. Seeing her reduced to anything less than the strongest woman I knew was a humbling experience. My grandma has always taken care of me, and after her stroke I helped take care of her. As devastating as the stroke was, I felt like I was finally giving back to her. I know now that every time I see her is precious and every conversation we have is special. But I still dread the call. When it comes, I know she will be in a better place, but I will be left without one of my closest friends and my dearest grandmother. she was trying to say, and I wouldn't talk down to her like they would. She was eventually diagnosed with aphasia, the inability to speak properly. Luckily, other than that disorder, the rest of her brain was functioning normally. My grandma was still in there, just not coming out as clearly as usual. Elvis had an identical twin born stillborn that his mother named Jessie Garon. - imdb.com ... 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Mormon S1 Wells S2 Red Stripe S2 Mich. Ultra S1.75 Screwdrivers S3 Domestic Liters S1.50 Domestic Bottles S2 Smirnoff (any flavor) JEFFERSON'S S6.50 PITCHERS S2 Smirnoff Vodkas S7.50 Pitchers S3 Bloody's S3 Guiness S2 Domestic Bottles S3.50 Jefferson Drinks S2.50 Any Bottle ORANGE BOWL JANUARY 3,2008 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FedEx ORANGE BOWL JANUARY 17,2008 SPECIAL SECTION GAME (CONTINUED FROM FRONT) said. "They're very aggressive with it — we watched on tape for about a month of them leaving the gunners exposed — walking off the gunners and trying to just outnumber you to block punts. We said that we're not going to let them do that." "If they did it more than once, we were going to throw the ball out there, and they did. It ended up being a key play." With the momentum wrenched from Virginia Tech's control, Kansas was able to stay ahead for the remainder of the game. With just more than 11 minutes to play in the contest, Kansas sophomore safety Justin Thornton made an outstanding read on an erratic pass by Virginia Tech junior quarterback Sean Glennon, intercepting the pass and advancing the ball to the Virginia Tech two-yard line. On the next play, Kansas sophomore quarterback Todd Reesing plunged two yards into the end zone to extend the Kansas lead to 24-14. The game-clinching touchdown run was one of many excellent plays the Jayhawk field general made Thursday night. Reeing finished 20-of-37 with 227 passing yards and one passing touchdown. His favorite receiver was Fields, who tallied 101 yards on seven receptions. Senior wide receiver Marcus Henry was the beneficiary of Reesing's touchdown pass and totaled 20 yards in his final collegiate contest. The Jayhawks spread the ball around on offense, completing passes to eight receivers and rushing the ball nine or more times with three different ballcarriers. The Kansas defense made the offense's job easier by forcing three turnovers, setting the team up with good field position. "It was really an up-and-down game, a roller coaster of emotions," Reesing said. "Our defense was able to get turnovers and get us the ball in good position, and that was huge for the game. The offense came through when we had to, made plays when we needed to and got the ball in the end zone and points on the board." The Jayhawks needed nearly all of their 24 points to hang on and defeat a Virginia Tech team that fought until the clock read zeroes. The Hokies scored on a 15-play, 78-yard drive with 2:51 remaining to cut the Jayhawks' lead to three points, but McMcAnderson rumbled his way to first downs several times on Kansas' next drive to run out the clock and seal the victory. Kansas spent much of the 2007 season breaking school records and setting new and lofty standards for a program that had spent much of the past century mired in mediocrity. It spent Jan. 3 capping off a season that was one victory short of perfection, but close enough to be considered a triumph. "Our kids were determined to play well," Mangino said. "A lot of folks counted us out on this one, and we heard that for about a month — that's OK because we've been in that position quite a bit. I think we always play better when we're an underdog anyhow." Success never tasted so sweet for fans, players ALEXANDRA DONALDSON BY CASE KEEFER KANSAN SPORTS EDITOR CKEEKAN.COM CKEEKAN.COM Senior wide receiver Marcus Henry gets a piece of a punt by Virginia Tech punter Brent Bowden during the second half of the game. MIAMI — The Kansas football players kept their mouths glued shut as tightly as a rag doll all season long. They said they didn't listen to the naysayers' criticism of their weak nonconference schedule, and it didn't bother them when analysts questioned their legitimacy. 86 8 10 33 35 97 NOWICKI They all lied. Seconds after the 24-21 victory against Virginia Tech in the FedEx Orange Bowl became final, the players rushed the field and insisted that they just validated the most phenomenal football season in school history. "Any doubts that we didn't belong on top all are gone," said senior tight end and captain Derek Fine "We just beat the No. 3 team, a very, very good team, the ACC Champions." Sophomore quarterback Todd Reesing added that the doubters were silenced now. But Reesing and Fine weren't just saying it. They were yelling it. Maybe they elevated their volume so reporters could clearly hear their statements over the pandemonium on the field that comes with winning a Bowl Championship Series bowl game. That's not what it sounded like, though. Reeing and Fine's tone and expression just made you feel like they were releasing five months of pent-up frustration. It was a moment that can normally only be found in cheesy sports movies. It even seemed awkward without uplifting orchestration. Most of the players repeated those feelings in the locker room and in the postgame press conference, but it wasn't the same. Reesing and Fine hollering about respect to people standing inches away from them was the perfect ending to a storybook season. And they had a point. After starting the season with four straight victories, the Jayhawks weren't supposed to beat in-state rival Kansas State in Manhattan, where they hadn't won in nearly 20 years. But Kansas traveled up the road and racked up more than 430 yards of total offense in a 30-24 victory. Beating Texas A&M 19-14 in a slug-it-out game at Kyle Field, one of the most storied stadiums in college football, was supposed to prove to the nation that Kansas was for real. It didn't. The attitude then shifted to "OK, well, Kansas can't possibly win two straight games on the road." But Boulder, Colo., and College Station, Texas, became tour stops on the Jayhawk invasion in late October. ESPN personalities called out the Jayhawks as frauds. Columnists wrote that they were over-rated. The majority of the national media still doubted them. I doubted them. It took a 76-point massacre against Nebraska and a 15-point victory on the road against Oklahoma State in front of a national primetime television audience to finally receive positive attention. But none of that mattered when it came to predicting the Orange Bowl. Kansas wasn't going to be able to win the special teams battle against Virginia Tech, and the Hokie defense was far too superior. "A lot of folks counted us out on this one. We've heard that for about a month," said coach Mark Mangino. "And that's OK because we've been in that position quite a bit. I think we play better when we're an underdog anyhow." Wrong again. The Jayhawks made a big special teams play of their own when junior linebacker Joe Mortensen blocked a field goal in the third quarter. Reesing threw for a gritty 227 yards, which was just enough. Victory gives team hope for next season Kansas spent the season proving that it excelled as the underdog. And it spent the Orange Bowl proving the cynics wrong. BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com But after Kansas finished its first 12-win season with a 24-21 Orange Bowl victory against Virginia Tech, the junior middle linebacker's comments seemed perfectly acceptable. MIAMI — If Joe Mortensen would have said anything like this six months ago, everyone would have considered him insane. "Next year, it's not a step down. We're not trying to maintain, we're trying to step up." Mortensen said. "We are trying to play in a national championship." Whoa there, Jayhawk. But the prospects of Kansas becoming a football haven don't sound so empty now. A magnifying glass isn't needed to see in what direction an Orange Bowl victory sends the Jayhawks. Only three years ago, Kansas was one of the most downtrodden programs in all of college football. It was enduring nine straight losing seasons, and no signs of developing a consistent football program appeared in Lawrence. "It's a great place to start, a bowl victory," sophomore quarterback Todd Reesing said. "We've got big And in the Orange Bowl, it was those guys who will be coming back who dominated the statistics sheet. Reseing threw for a touchdown and rushed for another, junior receiver Dexton Fields Jon Goering/KANSAN Sophomore quarterback Todd Reed celebrates his fourth-quarter two-yard rushing touchdown, which gave Kansas a 24-14 lead with 10:57 in the game. shoes to fill next year; we're losing a lot of great seniors that helped this team out in a lot of ways. But we've got a lot of guys back, too." FINE 85 OHSU A band director reacts to a ruling on the field of a reception by Virginia Tech tight end Greg Boone. The band and the Spirit Squad traveled to Florida to cheer on their team. Jon Goering/KANSAN caught seven passes for 101 yards and junior linebacker Mike Rivera recorded 10 tackles and a sack. The list could stretch on and on. But the contributions from the young guys made it clear that Kansas has the talent to make it more than a one-year success story. The biggest plays of the game came from the hands of players who will return. With just more than three minutes remaining in the third quarter, Virginia Tech lined up to attempt a 42-yard field goal that would tie the game at 17. But Mortensen scrapped his way to the backfield, raised his hands and blocked the Jud Dunlevy kick. In a three-point game, Mortensen's block proved to be the difference. "We sent an all-out block, and we had a good push from the d-line," Mortensen said. "I just squeezed through there, and luckily no one saw me." just less than 11 minutes remaining. Reesing, who single-handedly rewrote the Kansas passing record book this season, finished the game 20-for-37 passing for 227 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Considering Virginia Tech has the nation's fourth-best passing efficiency defense, which often blanketed all the Kansas receivers, the numbers were impressive for Reeing. "It's a great place to start, a bowl victory. We've got big shoes to fill next year." Mortensen might have saved the Jayhawks from a tie game, but sophomore strong safety Justin Thornton's fourth-quarter interception sealed the victory. Virginia Tech junior quarterback Sean Glennon looked for a big play to receiver Josh Hyman down the seam, but Thornton had other plans. Another player who could have been back in crimson and blue next season and made an impact was junior cornerback Aqib Talib. Talib returned an interception 60 yards for a touchdown and garnered OrangeBowlMVPhonors. But Talib He picked off the softly thrown pass and returned it 30 yards to the Kansas 2-yard line. Reesing rushed into the end zone the next play, and Kansas took a 24-14 lead with TODD REESING Sophomore quarterback Talib or not, Kansas coach Mark Mangino knows an Orange Bowl announced that he would enter the NFL Draft and forift his remaining year of eligibility days after the Orange bowl. "It means a lot," Mangino said. "It's another step for our program." championship sends Kansas into next season with high expectations. After the victory, Thornton said he thought Kansas had transformed from a pure basketball school to a football school. It's yet another statement that would have sounded outrageous just six months ago but one that can't be mocked after a big night from the returning players. LAKERS Jon Goerina/KANSAN Junior cornerback Ashley Talib was named Orange Bowl MVP. He scored the first Kansas touchdown on a 60-yard interception return. THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Nc 4 MEN, WOMEN BATTLE FOR BRAGGING RIGHTS IN BORDER SHOWDOWN PAGE 8B PAGE 7B FRIDAY JANUARY 18, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 118 ISSUE 78 FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008 CAMPUS KANSAS 13 Staff members at McCollum Hall had a scare Thursday night when a resident entered the building carrying what looked like a rifle. CAMPUS Plastic rifle causes false alarm Thursday at McCollum Hall A University employee spotted the resident entering the building just before 10 p.m. and notified police, who quickly determined that the student was a member of the ROTC who was moving back into the dorms and that the rifle was actually a plastic parade rifle. Todd Cohen, director of University Relations, said that resident assistants were ready to go door-to-door notifying students but that the issue was resolved quickly. "There was no threat," he said, adding that the incident should remind students to be careful of their actions. Kansan Staff Reports TRANSPORTATION SafeRide goes green with hybrids Greener pastures, or at least greener air, have come to the University. SafeRide recently obtained Prius hybrid cars to achieve a cleaner transportation on campus. VOLUME 118 ISSUE 78 FULL STORY PAGE SA ASSOCIATED PRESS 1 PATRIOTS CHARGERS FACE OFF New England linebacker Junior Seau hopes to continue his team's streak FULL AP STORY PAGE 6B WWW.KANSAN.COM weather O 29 3 SATURDAY 23 14 SUNDAY 35 16 Monthly sunny Closest index Classifieds...5B Crossword...6A Horoscopes...6A Opinion...7A Sports...1B Sudoku...6A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2007 The University Daily Kansan SPOTLIGHT Professor engages students PROFESSOR OF HORTICULTURE WILLIAM S. ROBINSON DURANGO, CALIFORNIA Craig Martin, professor and chair of ecoloqv and evolutionary bioloqv, displays his 2007 HOPE Award in Haworth Hall on Tuesday. It is the second HOPE Award Martin has received. His first was during the 2002 school year. Martin showcases unique learning, brings 'performance to education' BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com dodd@kansan.com Craig Martin, professor of biology, doesn't allow video cameras in his classroom. He said it distracts his students. It's not because Martin hasn't had requests to film his lectures. He's had plenty. And if he finally did let someone lag a video camera into his Budig 120 classroom, the camera might capture something that looks more like a rock concert than a biology lecture. "For professors, this is the only award selected by students, and it's just the senior class," said Ryan Northup, Edmond, Okla., senior and president of the senior advisory board. Kasey Bowden, Topeka junior, has known Martin since taking his class during her freshman year. In 2006, she was a teacher's assistant in his "Principles of Biology" class. "There's always somebody that will say, I brought my mom because the lectures are so much fun," Martin said. "I think there has to be an element of performance. Some professors hate that word." Martin, who has taught at the University of Kansas since 1980, must be doing something right: He's won two HOPE Awards. The award, which stands for Honor for an Outstanding Progressive Educator, is given to one professor each fall after a nomination and interview process. Martin shared the award this year with Edward McBride, lecturer in civil, environmental and architectural engineering. which has nearly 1,000 students. "He's so motivational, and he has such a passion and desire for teaching, more than any person I've ever met before," Bowden said. "He helped me get through my first three years of college." She's seen all of Martin's unique teaching methods, and she's heard the heavy metal music he plays before class. "I've always been interested in music" Martin said. "Always edgier stuff, real angst ridden." She's also been witness his daily demos: a practice where Martin pulls an object out of his small green daily demo knapsack and relates it to the lecture. "The most random things you could imagine," Bowden said. TEXTBOOK TEACHING "Whenever I go out to eat, I meet a waiter or waitress who had me in class," he said jokingly. One of his favorite stories isn't about his teaching methods but about textbooks. "That's a lot of money for a publisher when you have a class of 1,000," Martin said. Martin has seen thousands of students come through his classroom. Martin said one year his class textbook cost $100. So Martin called a rival textbook publisher and said he would switch to them if they lower their price to $80. Once they agreed, Martin said he called the other publisher back and told them he would stay with them if they would drop their prices. Just like that, Martin continued to negotiate. "I got the price down to 49 bucks, 49 bucks from 100. It was hilarious," he said. Martin has testified before a national committee on textbook prices. "Concern for students, after all, that's why were here," he said. CELL PHONES AND BRAIN CELLS Martin doesn't know how to use a cell phone. He's never had a reason to have one. "I don't know how to answer this," he said, as he tried to answer a call. "Oh, I think I'm on the Web now." That changed one day in November. Martin said he went to his "Principles of Biology" class in the morning, just like usual. Later that day, at 5 p.m., Martin sat at his desk and felt something was wrong. "What's weird is that day I had lectured in my big class about why cells would die when they don't get oxygen," Martin said. "Little did I know, I would be sitting here at about 5 p.m. and a patch of my brain cells didn't get oxygen, and they died." "I remember sitting in the hospital bed one day wondering, how much brain damage am I going to have? Am I going to be permanently paralyzed? What about the intellectual part of my brain? That was the most Martin said he had a stroke and suffered temporary paralysis in his left side. He spent two months in the hospital undergoing testing and rehab. horrific part, not knowing the damage." Martin, a son of a military man who never thought he would go into education, said he missed his first lecture in 30 years. The man who earned his undergraduate degree from University of California-Santa Barbara and his doctorate from Duke University had to relearn how to walk and use his left arm. "I remember sitting there thinking, I have lecture tomorrow." Martin said. His health is steadily improving, Martin said, and the outpouring from students has affected him greatly. Martin received more than 400 letters from students. "The nurse and I stayed up one night sharing a box of Kleenex," he said. "They were so heartfelt." Martin is spending time in his office again, and now he has his second HOPE Award to hang next to his first one. "I've been meaning to do that," he said. But when Martin starts teaching again, he still won't allow cameras into his classroom. He keeps the students focused. "If I could get around that little hang $u_{f}$ of mine, I'd want someone to come in to my lecture in my big class, the Biology 100 class, and film me in action" Martin said. "Because that kind of epitomizes all the work and the appreciation of students. The work I put into my teaching and the appreciation when you look into the audience and most of the students look like they're engaged." — Edited by Russell Davies POLITICS Campaign manager remains optimistic It's only 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, and Thompson for President campaign manager Bill Lacy already received word that Mitt Romney won the Republican primary election in Michigan. The press didn't report this information to members of the public for hours. Although he misses being director of the Dole Institute of Politics, Lacy is enjoying being involved in his sixth presidential campaign. "You know everything that is going on before everyone else," Lacy said. FULL STORY PAGE 4A HEALTH New fitness start for new year Students planning to exercise more as part of their New Year's resolutions should follow a few simple rules. Dr. Joseph Donnelly, director of KU's Center for Physical Activity and Weight Management, gave KU students his advice for getting healthy and making resolutions stick. FULL STORY PAGE 3A PARKING Spaces open for students A parking program began Thursday to make it easier for students who live on campus who don't have a yellow pass and Park and Ride users to work out at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center during the day. Before the program, the only spaces available for these students were metered spots. FULL STORY PAGE 3A 2A NEWS --- quote of the day If you can dream it, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing was started with a dream and a mouse. Walk Pleasure. Walt Disney fact of the dav Bellieve it or not, Mickey Mouse was NOT created by Walt Disney. While Walt drew Mickey, it was Ub Iwerks that gave him the idea for a mouse character after he lost his other cartoon, Oswald the Rabbit. - www.hiddenmickeys.org most e-mailed Want to know what people are talking about? Here's a list of the five most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com: 1. Zukerman, Philharmonic to perform 2. New security system in place at residence halls 3. Football team deserves recognition of parade proportions 4. Greening it 5. Blue Christmas INTERNATIONAL British Airways jet crash-lands; 19 injured LONDON — A British Airways jet from Beijing carrying 152 people crash-landed Thursday, injuring 19 people and causing more than 200 flights to be canceled at Europe's busiest airport. Investigators will speak to the pilots and study the plane's flight data recorder and maintenance records to determine what caused the crash-landing at Heathrow airport, tearing the plane's underbelly and damaging its wings. Nothing suggested it was terror-related, Scotland Yard said. Timothy Crowch, an aviation analyst with 35 years of experience as a commercial pilot, said the landing gear punched through both wings, indicating a "massive vertical impact." That suggests a total loss of engine power may have been the cause, he said. Robert Cullomore of Aviation Economics, a London-based aviation consultant, said the pilot kept the plane in the air long enough to prevent a disaster. "If it had landed 200 meters (656 feet) shorter than it did, it may have hit perimeter fence and obviously some other buildings and the car park, clearly we would be dealing with fatalities and obvious damage," Cullemore said. 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The student-produced airs at 5:30 p.m.; 7:30 p.m; 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. every Monday through Friday. Also, check out KUJH online at ku.edu. KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there is a talk show, a talk shows and other content made for students, by students, or both. It rolls or rallies, sports to KJHK 90.7 is for you 07 with Q&A Professor Sue Lorenz By Helen Mubarak Rachel Anne Seymour/KANSAN Department: Associate director of the University Honors Program and professor of Honors Tutorial classes. Of the classes you have taught at the University of Kansas, which one was your favorite and why? My HNRS 190 classes, "Words without Borders: Contemporary International Fiction," have been my most recent favorite courses, because I really enjoy introducing students to writers that they might otherwise miss. And the students always bring new perspectives that I might have missed, too. Where did you attend college? Bowling Green State University (BA), MA) What was the greatest influence in your decision to teach? The realization that many of my finest teachers didn't know everything, but that they certainly knew more than I did. So it gave me the confidence to focus on teaching effectively what I knew well - and admitting what I didn't know. Susan guess, is the possibility of connection: approaching students as individuals and hoping they walk away with something of value - as I do. What do you enjoy most about teaching at the University? Helping new students to thrive and seeing the accomplishments of those who are graduating. Why did you decide to go into your specific area of expertise? It's hard to pin down what my area is. My academic focus has been English, my career started out in teaching writing, and my primary area now is advising. The common thread, I Aside from teaching classes, how else are you involved with the University? I coordinate advising in the Students walked to their first day of classes with a white-winter setting on Thursday. Lawrence received several inches of snow and has a 20 percent chance of snow today according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. favorite KU sport? Tie between basketball and football — even though I've only been following college football for two years. How do you spend your free time? I like to visit with friends at Tellers, read contemporary fiction, and chill at home with a cat on my lap. Honors Program run the university nomination process for several national scholarships and serve on university committees. PETER J. LEE Do you have a Can a girl get a snowmobile? NATIONAL NEWS: Citizens use 1887 law to investigate late abortions WICHITA, Kan. — Religious conservatives have dusted off a largely forgotten 1887 state law that allows citizens to launch grand jury investigations, and they are using it to help turn Kansas into one of the nation's biggest abortion battlegrounds. A grand jury that was impaneled Jan. 8 by way of a citizen petition drive is investigating Dr. George Tiller, a Wichita clinic operator abhorred by anti-abortion activists because he is one of the nation's few physicians who perform late-term abortions. This is the second such citizen investigation of Tiller since 2006. Phillip Jauregui, counsel for the anti-abortion Life Legal Defense Foundation, said Kansans are invoking the 19th-century law because prosecutors are too soft on abortion. "This is a right the people of Kansas have given themselves," he said. Under the Kansas law, enacted during the Gilded Age and the nation's great railroad boom to curb political corruption, the people can force an investigation if they collect signatures from a certain percentage of voters in a county. In small counties, that can be a few hundred signatures; in Wichita's Sedgwick County, about 4,000. Five other states provide for citizen-petitioned grand juries: Oklahoma, New Mexico, North Dakota, Nebraska and Nevada, according to a Tiller attorney. One of the most publicized grand juries convened by citizen "This is a witch hunt — plain and simple," said Vicki Saporta, president of the National Abortion Federation, an abortion rights group. "It clearly demonstrates the inherent danger of empowering biased advocacy groups to impanel a grand jury." But others say the law is a dangerous tool. Normally, prosecutors decide whether to convene a grand jury to investigate something and bring charges. petition was formed in Oklahoma after the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, which killed 168 people. The investigation was prompted by suspicions that Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols had help in the bombing. But the grand jury found no evidence of a wider conspiracy or a government cover-up. The new report documents embryos made with ordinary skin cells. But it's not the first time human cloned embryos have been made. In 2005, for example, scientists in Britain reported using embryonic stem cells to produce a cloned embryo. It matured enough to produce stem cells, but none were extracted. California scientists create cloned embryos of 2 men NEW YORK — Scientists in California say they have produced embryos that are clones of two men, a potential step toward developing scientifically valuable stem cells. "I found it difficult to determine what was substantially new," said Doug Melton of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. He said the "next big advance will be to create a human embryonic stem cell line" from cloned embryos. "This has yet to be achieved." So far, no other state appears to have used the process to pursue a social and moral agenda as extensively as Kansas, which is attacking not just abortion, but pornography. Dr. George Daley of the Harvard institute and Children's Hospital Boston called the new report interesting but agreed that "the real splash" will be when somebody creates stem cell lines from cloned human embryos. Stem cells weren't produced by the new embryos either, and because of that, experts reacted coolely to the research. Korean scientist Hwang Woosuk claimed a few years ago that he'd created such cell lines, but that turned out to be a fraud. "It's only a matter of time before some group succeeds," Dailev said. Dr. Samuel Wood, a co-author of the new paper and chief executive of Stemagen Corp. of La Jolla, Calif., said he and his colleagues are now attempting to produce stem cell lines from the embryos. But critics raise objections. The process "involves creating human lives in the laboratory solely to destroy them for alleged benefit to others," said Richard Doerflinger, spokesman for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The work was published online Thursday by the journal Stem Cells. Scientists say stem cells from elonged embryos could provide a valuable tool for studying diseases, screening drugs and, perhaps someday, creating transplant material to treat conditions like diabetes and Parkinson's disease. Other objections to cloning include concerns about health risks and exploitation if large numbers of women are asked to provide eggs. SAN ANTONIO — A methamphetamine dealer who gunned down a deputy during a traffic stop in Southern California. A man in Arizona who killed his ex-girlfriend's parents and brother and snatched his children. A man who suffocated his baby daughter and left her body in a toolbag on an expressway overpass near Chicago. THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008 Three criminals avoid death penalty in Mexico Ordinarily, these would be death penalty cases. But these men fled to Mexico, thereby escaping the possibility of execution. The reason: Mexico refuses to send anyone back to the United States unless the U.S. gives assurances it won't seek the death penalty — a 30-year-old policy that rankles some American prosecutors and enrages victims' families. "We find it extremely disturbing that the Mexican government would dictate to us, in Arizona, how we would enforce our laws at the same time they are complaining about our immigration laws," said Barnett Lotstein, special assistant to the prosecutor in Maricopa County, Ariz., which includes Phoenix. "Even in the most egregious cases, the Mexican authorities say, 'No way,' and that's not justice. That's an interference of Mexican authorities in our judicial process in Arizona." It may be about to happen again: A Marine accused of murdering a pregnant comrade in North Carolina and burning her remains in his backyard is believed to have fled to Mexico. Prosecutors said they have not decided whether to seek the death penalty. But if the Marine is captured in Mexico, capital punishment will be off the table. Mexico routinely returns fugitives to the U.S. to face justice. But under a 1978 treaty with the U.S., Mexico, which has no death penalty, will not extradite anyone facing possible execution. To get their hands on a fugitive, U.S. prosecutors must agree to seek no more than life in prison. Other countries, including France and Canada, also demand such "death assurances." But the problem is more common with Mexico, since it is often a quick drive from the crime scene for a large portion of the United States. Fugitives trying to escape the long arm of the law have been making a run for the border ever since frontier days, a practice romanticized in countless Hollywood Westerns. "If you can get to Mexico — if you have the means — it's a way of escaping the death penalty," said Issac Unah, a University of North Carolina political science professor. The Justice Department said death assurances from foreign countries are fairly common, but it had no immediate numbers. State Department officials said Mexico extradited 83 suspects to the U.S. in 2006. Most were wanted on drug or murder charges. Associated Press on campus University faculty and staff may take part in the social event T.G.I.F. at 4 p.m. in the Adams Alumni Center. Cosmic bowling, presented by Student Union Activities, will begin at 10 p.m. at the Jaybowl on level 1 of the Kansas Union. on the record The Kansas African Studies Center Open House will begin at 3:30 p.m. in 10 and 11 Bailey Hall. The seminar DVD Presentation - "Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in 1001 Malott Hall. A 25 year-old female was arrested by Lawrence police for Interfering with the duties of a law enforcement officer and urinating in public. KU1info daily KU info A 19 year-old female student reported criminal damage to her Toyota Sienna on University property. Damage was estimated at $500. Welcome back to campus, everyone! There are only 40 class days left until spring break. LAWRENCE City Commission allows free parking in garage Students returning home from break may find it easier to find a parking spot on Massachusetts Street. The City Commission voted unanimously last week to allow free parking for a year on the top level of the parking garage located at Ninth and New Hampshire Streets. "We think free parking will be helpful to employers and employees downtown," City Manager Dave Corliss said at the meeting. The commissioners approved the proposal, but only as a temporary experiment that will last a year. The city will assess how much revenue was lost at the end of the year and decide whether the idea should be permanent. However, most of the commissioners thought the loss in revenue would barely be noticed. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert vowed to strike Palestinian militants "without compromise, without concessions and without mercy." His forces carried out stepped-up attacks, but Olmert gave no hint that a large-scale offensive was near. GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israel pummeled Gaza Thursday with air and ground fire as Palestinian rockets slammed into southern Israel, endangering recently restarted peace negotiations. The Israeli attacks killed a militant leader and one of his female relatives along with five others in Gaza. Associated Press The widening violence has clouded Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, resumed after a Mideast conference in November sponsored by President Bush. INTERNATIONAL Israel attacks Gaza; Olmert to strike back Associated Press contact us Tell us your news Contact Darix Skippe, Marian Eriksson and Smith at 864-4810 or editor@kansen.com Kansas newsroom 111 Stuart-Flint Hall 1438 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 60445 1 --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008 NEWS POLITICS 3A Lacy sees no end for Thompson's run Dole Institute director continues participation in GOP, presidential campaign ROBERT L. DOLPHEN Ginny Weatherman/KANSAN The Dole Institute director Bill Lacy took a leaf of absence, when he left to manage Republican Fred Thompson's presidential campaign last August. Thomson's campain is the sixth presidential campaign that Lacy has worked on. FRANCESCA CHAMBERS fchambers@kansan.com It is official. Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson finished near the bottom in the Michigan primary election, held on Jan. 15. Thompson finished ahead of Rudy Giuliani and behind Mitt Romney, John McCain and Mike Huckabee. Thompson for President campaign manager Bill Lacy was not surprised. But Lacy refused to see Thompson's loss as an indication that Lacy might return to Lawrence to his job as director of the Dole Institute of Politics any time soon. Lacy did not mention that York, S.C., where Thompson's event was held, has a population of 7,465, according to a July 2006 estimate by City-Data, compared to Lawrence's population of 88,605. Fred Thompson is in South Carolina where primary elections are held on Saturday. "I just got a call from the event in South Carolina," Lacy said. "The fire marshal was very concerned that the crowd was way too big for where we were. That is a good sign in a presidential campaign." Still, Lacy said he was optimistic about Thompson's campaign in South Carolina for other reasons, including the fact that Thompson has spent time and money campaIGNing in South Carolina, which he did not do in Michigan, Mitt Romney's home state. campaign that Lacy was involved with. Lacy worked on the presidential campaigns for Ronald Reagan, Bob Dole and George H.W. Bush, as well as Thompson's senate campaigns. After Bob Dole's 1996 presidential campaign, Lacy took a break from politics until he was named the director of the "He has always told us that when the opportunity comes to serve your country, you have to take that opportunity." CLARISSA UNGER "I think the momentum is clearly in our favor," Lacy said. "The Rasmussen poll showed us with a four-point bounce since the debate the other night where Fred's performance was so, so strong. We have a very well structured and financed campaign in South Carolina, so we're optimistic." Colby junior Thompson's presidential campaign is the sixth presidential "When I first heard from Thompson. Dole Institute in 2004. In August 2007, Lacy took a leave of absence from his job as director to manage Thompson's campaign. Senator Dole and Chancellor Hemenway were very excited about a leave of absence," Lacy said. "They thought it was important for me to practice what I preach every day. I wouldn't have done it with out their support." Lacy said he had a lot of support from the Lawrence community regarding his decision as well as from University students. "I literally got hundreds of e-mails from the community congratulating me," Lacy said. "The democrats were just as supportive as the Republicans, not of Thompson but of me getting involved again." Jonathan Earle, interim director of the Dole Institute, said he really encouraged Lacy to take the position, but Earle said he looked forward to having Lacy back at the Institute. "I know how much he liked working in politics and this was a chance for him to get back into that and work for someone he believes in." "He has always told us that when the opportunity comes to serve your country, you have to take that opportunity," Unger said. Clarissa Unger, Colby junior and student assistant at the Dole Institute, said she missed Lacy but knew that he was doing great things. Lacy said he loved working on Thompson's campaign, but that he had forgotten how fast-paced presidential campaigns are. "Their idea was to do an announcement within a month of when I got here, but there were no plans for it. A lot of the candidates had been in the race for a year before I got here. But at the end of the day, we think we have a really good candidate" Lacy also said he only had 10 days off since he began working on Thompson's campaign. He now works twice as many hours as he did at the Dole Institute. "I am literally making things happen from the time I get in every day, and it's a pace that is relentless," Lacy said. "Whenever I get back to the Institute I will take the connections I have built up and try to increase the quality of our programming." Lacy said he expected Thompson to do well in South Carolina's primary election on Saturday. He also said Feb. 5,would be Thompson's real test when many of the southern states have their primary elections, including Tennessee, Thompson's home state. "I plan on not being back until after the November election," Lacy said. Edited by Madeline Hyden ODD NEWS Man almost loses ticket to national championship RACINE, Wis. — A little house-cleaning nearly cost the Rev. Walter Hermanns a seat at Sunday's National Football Conference championship game. Hermanns, who has multiple sclerosis and uses a wheelchair, was getting some help from a friend last Friday when he asked him to take care of a stack of papers left in a bin for shredding. When his friend got to four Green Bay Packers tickets bundled together with a rubber band, he took off the band, put one in the shredder and then stopped short. "Something rang a bell and he said, 'Are you sure you want to shred these?' Hermanns said. They emptied the shredder, collected pieces of the ticket and put them in a plastic bag. A call to the Packers' ticket office remedied the situation, but not without some explaining. Too late. The ticket was in shreds. "It almost sounded like they had heard crazy stories like this before," Hermanns said. before, he mentioned is said: It helped that he had purchased the tickets with a credit card, still had three remaining tickets and had gotten the tickets through a special lottery for handicapped-accessible seats. The seniors at suburban Bellevue East High School both scored 36 on the college entrance exam, though Ross DeVol needed three tries. One of his earlier tries netted a 35. Identical twin brothers earn perfect ACT scores BELLEVUE, Neb. — Brian and Ross DeVol are a perfect match, genetically and academically: The identical twins earned perfect ACT scores. The 18-year-old brothers have maintained straight-A's through high school, and both are in the running for class valedictorian. The twins have already won household bragging rights. Their older brother, John, earned a 33 the first time he took the ACT and didn't try again. "We're pretty competitive," Ross DeVol said. Ross DeVol said his older The brothers are both good in physics and are considering the University of Nebraska or Creighton University in Omaha as their college choices, but they haven't yet decided. brother has been joking about retaking the test since the twins earned their perfect scores. The DeVols are only the third pair of students in the past decade to earn perfect scores in the same year and share the same address, ACT spokeswoman Kristin Crouse said. Crouse couldn't say whether the others were twins. Ross DeVol said he wants to become a doctor or a psychiatrist. Brian DeVol has said he wants to become an actuary. About one out of every 4,000 graduates who took the ACT last year scored a 36. The average score in Nebraska was 22.1, and the national average was 21.2. LOS ANGELES — Conservationists vowed to return to court to challenge President Bush's decision to let the Navy continue using high-power sonar in its training off. Bush allows Navy to use high-powered sonar devices southern California, a practice they say harms whales and other marine mammals. The president's decision to exempt the Navy from an environmental law will not by itself allow the anti-submarine warfare training to go forward because an injunction remains in place. But the Navy believes it will significantly strengthen its argument in court. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco had been expected to rule on the future of the Navy exercises on Friday. But after Bush's decision, the appeals court on Wednesday sent the issue back to the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles to consider. The Navy asked the court for a decision by 4 p.m. Thursday. But much is still unknown about how sonar affects whales and other marine mammals. For example, the sound can hurt some species while not affecting others, and experts don't fully understand why. Scientists said loud sonar can damage marine mammal brains and ears. It may also mask the echoes some whales and dolphins listen for when they use their own natural sonar to locate food. Associated Press 》 RESOLUTIONS New year promotes fitness techniques BY MARY SORRICK msorrick@kansan.com New Year's resolutions for many students for better fitness are put to the test at the start of the spring semester. Stress from class work and busy schedules can often make regular exercise a difficult commitment to keep. dietary change. Reducing a diet by no more than 500 calories is best for long-term weight loss. Jennifer Mohwinkie, Topeka junior, said she was one student who had trouble keeping New Year's resolutions. JOSEPH DONNELLY Director of KU's or Physical Activity and Weight Management "I say I'll try to start exercising when classes start," Mohwinkle said. "But it's "It's important to remember that you don't have to get fit tomorrow. You have your whole life to get to a level of fitness and work to keep it." hard to find the time to go consistently." Donnelly said an incremental increase in exercise time and realistic short and long-term goals were important. Students should aim for workouts of 30 to 60 minutes at least five days a week, he said. "It's important to remember that you don't have to get fit tomorrow," Donnelly said. "You have your whole life to get to a level of fitness and work to keep it." Joseph Donnelly, director of KU's Center for Physical Activity and Weight Management, said there were a number of strategies students like Mohwinkle could employ to increase the likelihood of sticking to a new exercise plan. Donnelly is also testing the effects that exercise can have on the body in a long term exercise study. The study measures the results of 45 to 75 minutes of exercise per day for 10 months in overweight people between the ages of 18 and 30. Jeff Honas, project coordinator, said the five-year study, now in its second year, brought significant weight loss for some participants. Honas said depending on the number of calories burned during the workouts, study participants lost between 4.5 percent and 7.5 percent of their body weight. Fitness or weight loss must become a priority, he said, and anyone who began a new fitness regimen should increase exercise gradually. Donnelly also stressed the importance of students maintaining a healthy diet and, if possible, joining a fitness program or finding a friend to exercise with to hold them accountable to their fitness goals. Meg Givens, KU alumna, is one of the exercise study's most successful participants. She completed the study in July after losing 40 pounds and attested the importance of working out consistently. Weight loss achieved by consistent exercise can also be maintained with a healthy diet, Donnelly said. He said a person could exercise regularly and still only lose 5 to 10 pounds per year without "You really need something to be accountable to," Givens said. "I never would have made myself go out every day and exercise without the program." Givens said she continued to keep her weight down by running, lifting weights and paying attention to nutrition. Anyone interested in participating in the Long Term Exercise Study should contact Jeff Honas at ltexercise@ku.edu. For more information on getting healthy, visit KU's Student Health Services Web site at www.studenthealth.ku.edu. But for those who can't find the time to spend hours at the gym every week, Donnelly said every bit of exercise counted. "To have a reasonable level of fitness, all you have to do is walk," he said. 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Dvorske graduated from the University in 2000 with a master's in English. BY ANDY GREENHAW agreenhaw@kansan.com Erika Dvorske, University alumna, remembers the moment that inspired her to become more involved in her community. She was in high school volunteer for an Angel Tree Christmas event when she found herself in a deep conversation with a quadriplegic man. "We had a lovely conversation about the importance of people giving of themselves," Dvorske said. After the man left, another volunteer explained to Dvorske that the man was a star high school football player with a full-ride college scholarship. "I realized that we all have the opportunity to impact someone else," Dvorske said. "That opportunity might only come along once, so we need to take advantage of it." She is now the president and CEO of United Way of Douglas County. Wednesday night the organization announced that it raised $1.72 million in one year. That's $20 thousand more than the annual campaign expected, and 5 percent more than it raised last year. It was a lot more than Chuck Warner, co-chairman of the campaign, expected. "We were concerned when we started that the economy was really slow, but the town and the University and all the businesses in the area came together and did a really great job," he said. United Way also announced it awarded a $47.2 thousand grant to the local Skills Builder Program, which helps widows develop skills for living alone. Dvorske said she was unsure how the rest of the money would be distributed. "I'm just trying to get my feet on the ground for now," she said. "I'm excited to be in Lawrence and I'm excited to be working with these great people." Dvorske graduated from the University of Tulsa in 1995 and volunteered for the Jesuit Volunteer Corp. for a year in Sacramento, Calif. She eventually enrolled at the University and earned a master's degree in Slavic Literature in 1998 and also earned a master's in English. Dvorske started working for United Way in an unpaid research and marketing position. She said her job was to ask the different agencies to report on what elements of their programs made the most impact. Shortly after graduating in 2001, "We need to measure our progress," said Dvorske. "It's not about helping 'x' amount of people." The United Way of Douglas County promoted her in 2003 to the director of community investments, which gave her full responsibility over the distribution of funds. After working in that position for more than five years, she is now president and CEO of the organization. "I think she's going to be wonderful," Warner said. "Erika brings a lot of energy and personality to the job." Edited by Matt Hirschfeld Think you know KU? PROVE IT! Need a hint? Try ku.edu or studentsforku.org check out the KANSAN TRIVIA QUESTION near the Crossword Puzzle Coming Tuesday! KANSAN.COM The University Daily Kansan KU ENDOWMENT The University of Kansas 》 ACTIVISM Groups gather to denounce al-Qaida terrorists' actions BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kansan.com This afternoon at the Kansas Union, more than 10 student groups will come together to honor the memory of Senegalese police officer and United Nations peacekeeper Babacar Ndiaye. The groups will also express support for his wife, former KU doctoral student Selbelie Diouf, by denouncing the actions of the terrorist group, al-Qaida. Emmanuel Birdling, outreach coordinator for the Kansas African Studies Center, said he expected representatives from the Black Student Union, Chabad Jewish Student Group and Amnesty International to attend, among others. The groups will take turns making a brief statement expressing their solidarity and denouncing the actions of al-Qaida. Students are encouraged to attend, Birdling said. Ndiyae was the victim of a Dec. 11, 2007, blast from two car bombs that tore apart a block in Algeria's capital of Algiers. Hospital officials treating victims estimated between 40 and 60 innocent people lost their lives to an al-Qaida terrorist organization targeting UN offices and the constitutional court. Sarah Madden, Topela senior, studied abroad in Senegal in the fall of 2005. Diouf was one of her professors while studying in Dakar, Madden said Diouf positively influenced her experience in Senegal and she was saddened by Ndiaye's death. "Having this happen to such a sweet lady is very disturbing and upsetting," Madden said. "Nobody deserves to have to go through that." Ndiaye and Diouf were both active on campus. Birdling said both had been active in his organization and Ndiaye made a presentation at a KASC seminar. He said the tragedy was a personal reminder that violence, like the bombings in Algeria, has a wide-sweeping effect. "For me, this is the closest that it has Details What: Forum Against al-Qaida Terrorism When: Today, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Where: Kansas Union, Centenial Room hit home", Birdling said. "Sulbee was part of us and will remain part of us." "I think that our group wants to be there to show that there are people aware of things like this going on and it affects more than just the people involved". Madden said. Although she hasn't spoken to Diouf since the incident, Madden said Diouf was in her thoughts and she would do whatever was needed to provide support to her former professor. Birdling said that coming together to denounce al-Qaida terrorism was the best way to remember Ndiaye and express sympathy for his wife. Diouf is currently in Senegal. Madden, an African studies major and president of the Africana Club, gave her group would participate in the event this afternoon. She said it was important to remember that violence affects more than just the victims. KASC director Garth Myers said Ndiaye's dedication to putting a stop to violence in North Africa would be remembered through his work with the UN and Senegalese government. "We believe at this juncture that we need to come together as a group and as a community just to voice our concern over this type of action," he said. "She was a Senegalese, but she got her degree at KU," she said. "We are reuniting again even though it's over a tragic incident." "Babacar dedicated his life to peace and justice, and the center wanted to remember his commitment to world peace and understanding." Myers said in a press release. Edited by Mandy Earles Piggy Bank a Little Empty? Get CA$H FOR BOOKS Wednesday, January 16 to Wednesday, January 23 Kansas Union M-R 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. F 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. SAT 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. SUN Noon to 5:00 p.m. KU BOOKSTORES KANSAS UNION LEVEL 2 (785) 864-4640 kubookstores.com BUYBACK '08 THE OFFICIAL BOOKSTORES OF KU GIVE ME $$$ KU BOOKSTORES THE OFFICIAL BOOKSTORE OF KU THE UNIVERSITY BAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008 FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008 NEWS TRANSPORTATION 5A Programs benefit students, environment Parking and Transit opens free spots for students at recreation center BY BRENNA HAWLEY bhawley@kansan.com A new parking program for students without yellow parking passes began Thursday at the Student Recreation Fitness Center. Previously, the recreation center's parking lot only had spaces for yellow parking passes and spaces with parking meters. The new program will allot the row of spaces closest to the recreation center to students with a valid residence hall or Park & Ride pass. Students who park there have to go inside the recreation center to get a special pass to hang from their rearview mirror. Yellow parking passes are not available to incoming freshmen, and off-campus freshmen must use Park & Ride lots when parking to go to class. For some students, like Elise Langtry, Prairie Village freshman, the program will help with a workout schedule. Langtry has a residence hall pass that previously was not valid during the day. "I'm always afraid of parking." Langtry said. "It would be so much more convenient than having to walk in the snow." Kevin Weingarten, St. Louis freshman and Hashinger Hall resident, goes to the recreation center often. Last semester, his schedule allowed him to work out at night. This semester, he wants to go during the day. He thinks the passes will be helpful and easy to use. "If the parking is that close to the recreation center, it wouldn't be that much a hassle to get the pass," Weingarten said. Other students think the new parking spots aren't going to change anything. Kevin Neslage, Wichita freshman, said he never goes to the recreation center during the day. "If I go during the day, I'm probably going to walk anyway," Neslage said. Donna Hultine, director of the Parking Department, said the program was geared toward students who otherwise would not be able to park at the recreation center during the day. She said the program began as an experiment. "My fear is that there won't be that many students who use it from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m." Hultine said. Improving parking was a platform for United Students, and student body vice president Ray Wittlinger, Olaite senior, spoke to many students who thought parking at the recreation center was an issue. "The recreation center is one of the places where all students congregate," Wittinger said. "The more students who are there, the better." The closest row to the recreation center has more than 40 spots that will be marked by signs for the program. A student with a valid residence hall or Park & Ride pass can park in the spots. Students must go inside to the entrance desk to get a tag that hangs over their rearview mirror and acts as a pass. The student can have the tag valid for up to three hours, and their desired time frame is written on the tag. Recreation center employees track the passes, and Parking Department employees will check for both a residence hall or Park & Ride pass and a valid tag within its time limit from the recreation center. Checks are in place to prevent students abusing the system and going to class instead of to the recreation center. 2007-2008 SFRC Permit 3 HOURS MAXIMUM 04/17/08 12:10 Bus Time 1:30 Bus Time SFRC Mary Chappell, director of the recreation services, said parking has been an ongoing problem. Students with yellow passes who park in the spots will get warning tickets at the beginning of the semester, as students get used to the new system. Eventually, students without the correct passes will get a $20 parking ticket. "Any time we can assist students in opportunities and working out at the recreation center, we want to take a look," Chappell said. Photo illustration by Mindy Ricketts The Student Recreation and Fitness Center started offering free short-term parking passes Thursday for students with resident's hall passes or Park & Ride passes. They are valid for the row nearest the building, when previously those students only had the option of parking in a meterred spot during the day. SafeRide hybrid 'green'vehicles support campus nighttime travel BY BRENNA HAWLEY bhawley@kansan.com SafeRide is moving toward a greener campus with new hybrid cars and a new contract with environmentally-friendly goals. SafeRide obtained six Prius hybrid cars in November 2007. SafeRide is under contract with MV Transportation, a national company which also handles KU on Wheels and SafeBus. The company bought the cars to replace the vehicles SafeRide previously used, leased Taurus cars. Mike Sweeten, general manager of MV Transportation, said the company used environmentally-friendly vehicles in other contracts across the country. "We wanted to reduce the amount of fuel consumption we have," Sweeton said. MV Transportation's contract with the University began at the beginning of the Spring 2007 semester and expires at the end of this year. The new transportation contract, written by the University, will require any transportation company that bids for a contract must provide hybrid vehicles that get a minimum of 33 miles per gallon. May Davis, Clay Center sophomore and coordinator for KU on Wheels Transportation, said the cars follow a trend toward environmental awareness on campus. Safaride the University of Alabama 864-8AFE by the numbers The buses run on biodiesel fuel and recycle bins are placed all over campus. "It would be against the theme of campus to keep the old buses and cars" Davis said. SafeRide obtained Toyota Prius Hybrids in November 2007. Before November, SafeRide used Ford Tauruses. Here is a comparison of the latest models of both vehicles, according to www.fueleconomy.gov. SafeRide pays the company an hourly rate of $37.76 for each running vehicle. Students pay a $6 fee each semester for SafeRide, which the Parking Department uses to pay MV Transportation. This year, SafeRide generated $291,417 in student fees.
2008 Toyota Prius2008 Ford Taurus
EPA City MPG4817
EPA Highway MPG4524
Miles driven on a tank493342
Gallons of fuel to drive 25 miles541.32
Annual petroleum consumption(gallons)310.8756
Annual tons of CO2 emitted4.09.6
Source: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/ Davis said that in addition to being better for the environment, the cars improve the overall look of SafeRide. The new cars are cleaner, the logo is on the side of the car instead of in the window, and the front dash shows whether the battery or fuel is running the car. She said she had requests from people who wanted SafeRide to get newer, cleaner cars. Davis said she has heard positive feedback from students riding in the cars. "People ride in the new cars and like them," Davis said. "The more people like them, the less drunk drivers there are." THE PLACE to Hook Up with FriEnds not Utilities! Welcome Back Students! Come check us out and see why we were voted Top of the Hill 2007-Best Apartment Complex by KU Students! Our LuxURY Amenities! - All inclusive rent and utilities · Resort style pool · Private shuttle bus to campus private bedrooms and bathrooms every 40 minutes Free continental breakfast daily PP Legends Place APARTMENTS 4101 W. 24th Place - Lawrence, Kansas 66047 785-856-5848 Directions: Just west of HyVee (on Clinton Pkwy), just west of Kasold. SINCE 1983 www.legendsplace.info 6A ENTERTAINMENT THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008 SUDOKU Sudoku is a number-placement puzzle based on a 9 x 9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers to 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each corner contains exactly one number. The Concept of the Conceptus Sudoku increases from Monday to Sunday. Conceptis Sudoku Conceptis Sudoku By Dave Green | | | | 3 | 4 | | | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 7 | 8 | | 6 | 3 | 9 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | 7 | 3 | | | 2 | | | 3 | | | 2 | | | 6 | | | 4 | | 1 | 9 | | 8 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3 | 2 | 9 | | 4 | 1 | | | | | | 5 | 1 | | | | 1/18 Answer to previous puzzle Difficulty Level ★★★★ 1 8 5 6 7 4 3 2 9 2 3 9 8 5 1 7 6 4 7 6 4 3 9 2 1 8 5 6 1 3 7 4 8 9 5 2 5 9 8 1 2 6 4 3 7 4 2 7 5 3 9 8 1 6 8 7 2 9 6 3 5 4 1 3 5 6 4 1 7 2 9 8 9 4 1 2 8 5 6 7 3 Difficulty Level ★★★ 1017 WASHINGTON Colbert portrait enters gallery Talk-show host's picture hung in Smithsonian Institution BY BRETT ZONGKER ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Stephen Colbert was denied when he tried to run for president this year in South Carolina. Now the fake TV pundit is getting some love from the city of his birth. His portrait was hung Wednesday at the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery in Washington for a six-week showing in what the museum considers an "appropriate place" — right between the bathrooms near the "America's Presidents" exhibit. Museum officials stress it's only temporary. "We agreed to go along with the joke and hang it for a short time in between the bathrooms," said museum spokeswoman Bethany Bentley. "Let me tell you two key things here: His portrait is not coming into the collection, and it's not hanging permanently." That may come as a surprise to Colbert, who has campaigned for the honor and boasted on his Comedy Central show Tuesday night that his portrait was "hanging in the hall of presidents, just a few yards from the father of our country — exactly where I believe it belongs." Colbert, who plays a pompous conservative talk-show host on "The Colbert Report" and recently tried to run for president as a Democrat, went to great lengths to persuade Smithsonian Institution officials he was worthy. The portrait — actually three portraits in one — depicts a debonair Colbert standing at a fireplace in front of a similar portrait of himself posing in front of the same mantel with a third picture of himself. After the work was rejected by the National Museum of American History, Colbert eventually made his way to Pachter said. "I don't mean to brag, but as it contains three portraits, my portrait has more portraits than any other portrait in the National Still, Colbert said he thinks his "sack work" ultimately won Pachter over for the temporary display. "We agreed to go along with the joke and hang it for a short time in between bathrooms." BETHANY BENTLEY museum spokeswoman "Who's the competition? Who do I need to knock out of here to get me up?" Colbert asked gallery director Marc Pachter. the portrait gallery. Bentley said Colbert wasn't begging so much as "making his case." She said they welcome the conversation about whose portraits are included in the gallery's collection. It was just not Colbert's time, she said. Colbert argued he was more deserving than athletes Lance Armstrong or Andre Agassi and pulled out his Hacky Sack for a few kicks in the art gallery to prove it. "You do realize I'm in big trouble if you hit any of these portraits," Portrait Gallery," he said, adding, "All Employees must wash hands before returning to work." Word of his portrait at the gallery spread quickly among loyal fans. Unique Bexley, 20, and Jacqueline Canales, 19, both of Washington, said they talked on the telephone after watching the show Tuesday and decided they had to go to the portrait gallery. "It's kind of sad that this is the first time we've been here," Canales said Wednesday as a steady stream of young admirers took their pictures with Colbert's portrait. "We might look at the rest of the museum, but we really came for Colbert," Bexley said. "I needed a new Facebook picture, so it might as well be with Stephen Colbert." 》 HOLLYWOOD BY LYNN ELBER ASSOCIATED PRESS Directors make deal with studios LOS ANGELES — Hollywood directors have reached a tentative contract deal with studios after five tions, the directors union said Thursday. The agreement puts pressure on striking writers to end their walkout that has lasted more than two negotiations committee. "There are no rollbacks of any kind." Among other things, the agreement increases both wages and residuals for each year of the contract. "Two words describe this agreement groundbreaking and substantial." months and idled work on dozens of TV shows. "Two words describe this agreement — groundbreaking and substantial," said Gil Cates, chairman of the Directors Guild of America It also establishes guild jurisdiction over programs produced for distribution on the Internet and sets a new residuals formula for paid Internet downloads that essential GIL CATES Chairman of Directors Guild rate currently paid by employers, the guild said. The rapidly concluded directors' contract could serve as an industry template for the central issue of new media compensation among other unions in Hollywood. It also set residual rates for ad-supported streaming and use of clips on the Internet. Payment for programs offered on the Internet is a key sticking point between the studios and striking writers. "It's important to remember that they do not represent actors and writers," the Writers Guild of America has said. Writers repeated the same refrain when asked how their walkout might be affected if directors reached a quick deal. The writers guild, however, has said directors do not represent their interests. The directors guild was prepared when it started negotiations Jan. 12. You're asking the right questions and you're on the right track. Keep digging and you'll confirm your own suspicions. You thought you had the right answer, but it's better to make sure. 》 HOROSCOPES 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 You're not quite as lucky as you were, but you still can probably find an excellent deal or two or three if you go shopping now. Be quick, and decisive. You know where to go. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Todav is a 7 You're more likely to win the argument, but don't be hasty. A compromise that works for both of you is a better option. Don't assume it's impossible, your adversary could surprise you. 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This appears to be the case even if you're not getting paid by the item. Go figure, but meanwhile, hustle. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is an 8 Settle a domestic matter so you can take some time to relax. You've been working hard lately, you've definitely earned a break. Even better, you can take one. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 6 PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7 Remember what other people have told you, and use what best applies. You'll have to modify their advice to fit your situation, and your personality. ACROSS 1 Sticky situation? 4 Island garlands d "Look out!" 12 Lemieux milieu 13 La Scala show-stopper 14 Satan's specialty 15 It follows Paleozoic 17 Hide-aways 18 Females 19 Make a name for oneself? 20 Wanders 22 Harbor structure 24 Early birds? 25 French-women 29 Exist 30 Poolroom supply 31 15-Across e.g. 32 Grill fuel 34 11th-graders' exam (Abr.) 35 Coffee-shop vessels 36 "Beau —" 37 Exam format 40 Ganges garment 41 Twosome 42 Dining companion at sea 46 "— It Romanic?" 47 Feedbag filler 48 "2001" computer 49 At the home of (Fr.) 50 Not idle 51 James Bond, e.g. DOWN 2 Expert 3 Stack on the receptionist's desk 4 Lolls about 5 Piccadilly statue 6 Midafternoon, on a sundial 7 Pouch 8 Man's hat 9 Finished 10 Chime 11 Differently 16 Measures of resistance 19 Government agents 20 Paper quantity 1 He played Gomer Solution time: 25 mins. S O A P W E D C L A D H R U R R A W H E R O T M I R I R I A E A C H P S A L M S R A S P O O U T O F S T Y L E C U P I P W E S E E L I R O N E N D S A S S A D S A G E P U R S E O U T O F O R D E R P I T T I N M O S T C O O L I O N I D E A A N N E S U E S O R T D E E D M R S E R A S 21 Shrek, for instance 22 Hides 23 Capri or Man 25 Primary 26 Professed leaders 27 Part of Q.E.D. 28 Appease to the max 30 Put dirt on 33 Earth's most abundant mineral 34 Hair salon request 36 Talking a lot but not saying anything 37 Grand story 38 Obi 39 Trig function 40 Bygone planes 42 Horde 43 Perfume label word 44 Spigot 45 Town of Cambridge-shire Yesterday's answer 1-18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 | | | 13 | | | | | 14 | | | | 15 | | | 16 | | | | | 17 | | | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 CRYPTOQUIP L U Y C H M C P M C L G B F Y H M X X K M C P Y V V Y K T N B T V C N M W J H L, M N W W J Y L UFTGPF M'S JTLU MC YSYMXW. 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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 7A FRIDAY JANUARY 18, 2008 FRIDAY. JANUARY 18. 2008 THE EDITORIAL BOARD Paraphernalia ban targets wrong group In the name of meth and crack, recent Kansas Legislation has toughened up on what it now considers drug paraphernalia. This most recent infringement on civil rights (the right to buy a piece of glass without the county assuming you're going to use it to inhale meth) comes from Paul Davis, whose bill was introduced to the Kansas House of Representatives in early 2006. It is especially surprising that Davis, a Lawrence representative, endorses this bill, knowing the harmful economic effects it could have on some businesses in Lawrence. Changes to the bill are included in the supplementary notes, which read: "Provided that, although an item has not been used or did not contain a controlled substance, this would not be a defense to a charge of drug paraphernalia." The logic behind this ban stems from the conventional wisdom that preaches if the meth-smoking devices aren't available, meth won't be a problem. But who smokes meth out of a hookah? No one does. This ban is not hurting the meth and crack dealers that may live in Douglas County, but instead it is affecting many local businesses that students know and recognize as contributing to Lawrence's atmosphere. Among thebusinessaffected are Aladdin's Cafe, Third Planet, Creation Station and the Hookah House, all located on Massachusetts Street. Moreover, the glassblowers and local artists whose well being depends on selling their glass products to these businesses will be damaged. The city has targeted meth and crack use and has waved the "in the name of the children" flag without even proving to constituents that a meth and crack problem exists in Douglas County. District Attorney Charles Bronson reported to the Lawrence Journal-World that "this isn't going to stop people from doing drugs, but it's going to make it less available." Two parts of Bronson's statement are particularly vague and questionable. First, he admits that this won't stop the drug problem, and second, he did not specifically call attention to crack or meth as being the inspirations behind the change in what paraphernalia is. But "it" is certainly the key and operative word in Bronson's statement. Does "it" mean meth? Because putting Third Planet out of business will not shorten the supply of meth. Does "it" mean crack? But if "it" means bongs, pipes and hookahs, then this measure could not be more effective. It certainly will make buying a pipe more difficult. Although this is a statewide ban, so far only Douglas County officials seem enthusiastic about enforcing it. Members of the Kansan Editorial Board are Darla Slipke, Matt Erickson, Dianne Smith, Bryan Dykman and Keleth Launit Now Lawrencians will have to drive into Kansas City. Voodoo Crispy by Rachel Bock Branson in the off-season @KANSAN.COM BLOG UPDATES @ The Las Vegas of the Midwest isn't quite the city that never sleeps. Adventure to the lonely side of this tourist town when the neon lights beckon to this blogger. Friend of Jim by Brian Lewis Jones So, who's a friend of Jim? Discover the inner workings of this elite KU group of five that prides itself on being living evidence of the First Amendment, using imagination and, of course, catching flies with chopsticks. CONTACT US Darla Slipke, editor 864-4810 or dslipek@kansan.com THE MANY FACES OF 2008 Matt Erickson, managing editor 884-4810 or merickson@kansun.com Dianne Smith, managing editor 864-4810 or dsmith@kansan.com Bryan Dykman, opinion editor 884-4924 or dykman@kansan.com Toni Bergquist, business manager 864-4358 or tbergquist@kansan.com Katy Pitt, sales manager 864-4477 or kpitt@kansan.com Lauren Keith, associate opinion editor 864-4924 or lkeith@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news adviser 884-7687 or mgibson@kansan.com Jon Schitt, sales and marketing adviser 864-7666 or jschitt@kansan.com i44-7667 or mgibson@kansan.com Tyler Doehrina US Representative Ron Paul Former Governor Mitt Romney former Senator John Edwards former Governor Mike Huckabee Arizona Senator John McCain former NY Mayor Rudy Giuliani New York Senator Hillary Clinton Illinois Senator Barack Obama Fred Thompson One-word political viewpoints trap online users in bubble COMMENTARY JORDAN RYAN If you were to do some snooping to find out if someone you were interested in was liberal or conservative, the easiest route to take would be Facebook. If you were to go hunting in this manner for my political affiliation, you would see on my Facebook that I am "liberal." But if you were a really dirty PL, you might have been confused why I spent last weekend at the 38th Annual Missouri Valley Arms Collectors Gun Show, where "Dutch" VanKirk, navigator on the Enola Gay, the B-29 bomber that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, shook hands and signed autographs. Allegiance to a political party is an association that many young adults begin to feel strongly about as they become a part of a campus world of powerful ideas and entreaties to be the generation responsible for positive change. It is safe to say (like many other public universities) that the University of Kansas is a very liberal one. According to the Kansas Equality Coalition's Web site, Lawrence was the only city in the notoriously Bible-belted Kansas in which the majority of voters opposed the Marriage Protection Amendment, and the Lawrence City Commission was the first in Kansas to pass a domestic partner registry. The University, then, can be seen as another bubble world within Lawrence that can make us feel empowered and periodically aloof when academia and knowledge lend insight into lofty analyses of race, gender, art, literature, etc. Lawrence is surely an independent entity in a bubble within Kansas, and it can be easy to lose awareness of the world around us when the warmth, excitement and progressiveness of Lawrence become our reality. In this bubble, we can too easily overlook the fact that we breathe the same air as those we know of only in textbooks and lectures. I have met some of the most interesting, warm, sentimental and generous people at National Rifle Association- sponsored events, behind display tables of cowboy guns. I began doing photography for an antique gun collector/auctioneer when I was in high school and was initially uneasy about being near firearms. The idea of me being comfortable around weapons, which were purposed for death, terrified me. death, terrified me. In time, I became comfortable handling firearms. After the initial shock of being one of only three or four women at a day-long auction seating hundreds of older men, I found my place in the world of gun guys. After many discomforting questions, conversations and exchanges, I gained respect from and grew affectionate for other enthusiasts and many retired farmers that I may have once dismissed as closed-minded, simple old fools. Although my gun-guy friends and I disagree frequently, they have taught me that you can connect with anyone through genuine sincerity. We have come to obtusely think of conservative people like gun guys as closed-minded and liberals as open-minded. ideals can be equally accused of sealing shut their bubble worlds from ideas that can, at the very least, affirm their own. If you get too confident, it is sometimes easy to say "you are wrong if you don't believe in what I do." But these groups of people with polar opposite political There are many stigmas about Kansas, and it is easy to feel as if we are constantly fighting conservative force, but in Lawrence, liberalism is the norm. This only segregates you further. I am by no means passing judgment on any one group, but rather I am encouraging you to step outside of where you feel comfortable. This is in regards to an instance (although here exemplified by political stance) that you might find yourself sweating in. I believe in unesiness as it relates to being regret-free. Being aware of yourself in a situation in which you are uncomfortable or the minority only makes you and your ideas more informed and powerful. And who in the hell wants to be contained and comfortable all the time? Ryan is a Salina junior in art history. 》 FREE FOR ALL Free for All callers have 20 seconds to speak about any topic they wish. sleep in Hey prof, if you're going to cancel class, put it on Blackboard. Especially when it is my first class of the day. I would like to --- --- --- Ladies, I'm back working at Watson. ResNet, when this many people have trouble, you know you're doing something wrong. Screw you, ResNet. You made everyone pay again for Internet? --- Thanks for blowing me off, again. But, seriously, you know the sex was done need. --- damn good. Random statement criticizing a previous state ment! --call it future insight. Finally! I'm an upperclassman! --- --- What is this world coming to? Smoking bans in all public restaurants and now the paraphernalia changes. Pretty soon we'll be living out of a chapter in 1984. Call it cliche, or --- It's a good thing we have conservative representatives making our laws for us. Where would we be without them? --- Free For All, my stats teacher says the word "OK" more than a sorority girl says the word "like". Is that a problem? @| @KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free For All online. COMMENTARY Redefining the Facebook moment ANNIE SIMMERMON What was once used to preserve a memory or leave a legacy to pass down through generations has now turned into an egocentric, self-absorbed facefest. The idea of picture taking has made many unique transformations since the first cameras were invented. What was once known as "a Kodak moment" has been morphed into "a Facebook moment," where shame has no meaning and the drunker you are, the better. Now instead of just telling people what an awesome time you had, you can post your super-interesting, ultrafun life on the Internet for the whole world to see. has become an addiction, and, alas, I was not able to escape its digital grasp. Taking pictures of ourselves In some ways, it's nice to see what friends have been up to. Whether it's someone's study abroad trip or pictures of a new baby, those things are at least interesting and monumental in that person's life. Then you get the albums entitled things like "My Drunken Sh*tshow" where there are 50 up-close pictures of Betty Sue and Bonnie Jane making different faces at the camera, with captions like "best night of our lives!" and "1 tequila 2 tequila 3 tequila... MORE." Somehow that outlines their super-rad evening. Why is it becoming ritual to spend an evening taking drunken pictures of ourselves and then looking at them right away? I can't help but think that American society is becoming more and more self-obsessed by the minute. Why am I posting these? Who do I want to look at them, and what satisfaction am I getting from that? And yet, I posted pictures of a recent trip online today. I do it, but there is just this twinge of self-doubt and guilt in the back of my mind. The next day there's a picture of Jenny Lou straddling some guy as he's taking a jello shot out of her cleavage. It's gotten to the point where people purposefully have their camera ready in hand when the party gets raging just to catch people doing disgraceful things. Their inner monologue saying, "Oh yeah, this is gonna be great," with tomorrow's new album title in mind: "beer + hoes = awesome." The caption says something like "atta boy" or "FRAT" and Jenny's comment about the photo is "OMG Johnny, I can't believe you took that picture," but she doesn't untag herself and inside she's thinking, "They like me! They really like me." The picture of you lying in a pool of your own vomit is not going to do you any favors when your potential employer says, "Ah, so I see you're on Facebook." I mean really, who cares, we're in college, and it's all fun and games until you need to get a job or run for a political office and those pictures resurface. My friends are always posting old pictures of me back in my "wild stage" freshman year, granted I'm not lying in a pool of my own puke in any of those pictures, but I still look like a jackass in all of them. I wish there was a way to stop the madness and get back to what the picture was supposed to represent, not this perverse version of pictures that has taken over modern society. The more I think about it, the more ridiculous the whole circus becomes. But for some reason, I just can't seem to click that delete button. The power of the guilty pleasure is too much for this mere human to overcome. Simmermon is a Leawood senior in journalism. A DAY & @9 AKE'S LANDING SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN SWIMMING TEAM FACES NEBRASKA PAGE 4B WWW.KANSAN.COM TRACK AND FIELD HOSTS INVITATIONAL PAGE 4B FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008 COMMENTARY PAGE 4B PAGE 1B Men's basketball game coverage limited to fans BY BRYAN WHEELER KANSAN SPORTS COLUMNIST bwheeler@kansan.com This weekend you may want to ask your friends whether they get ESPNU, or channel 141, which will host the basketball team's first road game against Missouri this Saturday at 7 p.m. CST. For those curious about whether or not you have ESPNU, it is only available to those with the "Silver TV" and "Gold TV" packages through Sunflower, which are not so moderately priced at $63.80 and $108.70 per month. If you call Sunflower Broadband, a recorded message with a woman's voice says, "Be sure to ask how you can watch the KU vs. MU away game this weekend that is only on Channel 141, ESPNU, included in the Sports Pack. Rock Chalk Jayhawk, Go KU!" Once you get in contact with a customer service representative, that person will tell you how you can watch the game. For those who have Sunflower Broadband's "Bronze TV" package, it is an additional $7.95 per month for the sports package. If you have the "Silver TV" or "Gold TV" package, the sports package is included. Luckily, for those who do not have ESPNU, this weekend's rivalry matchup against Missouri is the only game the rest of the season on the obscure niche channel. The rest of Kansas' games are on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC and CBS. With this considered, this is a perfect chance to satisfy your insatiable desire for chicken wings or cheeseburgers at a nearby Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings or Old Chicago. From a cultural perspective, these are common foods involved with sporting events in this country. But on to this weekend's game against Missouri. The Tigers are a tough team this year. Their resume boasts a 97-84 victory over then-No. 13 Texas on Jan. 12. To put things in perspective, Texas is a team that defeated UCLA on Dec. 2, who was ranked No. 1 in the AP poll. After the Tigers' win against the Longhorns, Missouri was recognized as a legitimate threat this season. Coach Bill Self expressed his thoughts on Kansas playing Missouri during the postgame press conference after the Jayhawks blowout victory over Oklahoma Monday. "We won't be over-confident going to Columbia," said Self. "Missouri got everyone's attention in the league the way that they handled Texas." Missouri also boasts an 84-70 victory over Maryland at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. The night before defeating Maryland, the Tigers nearly made a comeback against a then-No. 11 Michigan State. The Tigers were down 51-41 at halftime but managed to make a comeback in the second half before coming up short in the final two seconds, 83-86. On the flip side, Missouri already has six losses this season and lost it's first conference game to Iowa State 67-72 Wednesday night. Missouri's other losses came against major conference opponents Arkansas, California, Illinois and Mississippi State. Its worst loss was 75-87 against Mississippi State on Dec. 30. 2007. This year's Missouri Tigers are playing to the level of their opponents and have an 8-0 record at home. Given the fact Kansas and Missouri are archrivals, this game is a test for the Jayhawks. The last three years, Missouri was 2-1 against Kansas in Columbia, Mo. With the tenston amongst Kansas and Missouri fans during football season, one can expect a hostile environment full of loud Tigers fans at Mizzou Arena Saturday night. Coach Self mentioned after the Oklahoma game that he anticipated a "juiced-up atmosphere" in Columbia Saturday. He also mentioned his eagerness to travel to Columbia as well. — Edited by Meghan Murphy "I really enjoy going to Columbia. We're not going to vacation this summer, but I really enjoy the atmosphere of going there," Self said. For Kansas fans who are fortunate enough to find a place to watch the game on ESPNU, this game may just be a nailbiter. FOOTBALL Defense coach leaves for Miami BY ASHER FUSCO afusco@kansan.com The Associated Press reported Thursday that Kansas defensive coordinator Bill Young has accepted the same position at the University of Miami. According to AP, Young is in the process of filing paperwork with Miami, and terms of the deal have not been finalized. During his six year tenure at the University, Young directed defens- P. BARRAT Bill Young country in points allowed per game. es that were consistently among the best in the Big 12 Conference. In his first year as the Jayhawks defensive coordinator, the team allowed 472 total yards per game. By his third year at the helm, Young helped whittle that figure to 303 yards per game. Last season the Jayhawks finished 12th in the nation in total defense and fourth in the MEN'S BASKETBALL —edited by Madeline Hyden Young will inherit a Miami defense that ranked 33rd in the nation in total defense in 2007 and he will join a team that won just five games and failed to reach bowl eligibility. Tigers relying on life support 3-11 Against KU since 01-02 The Kansas-Missouri rivalry, while still a favorite among fans, hasn't been as intense in the past few years. The Tigers are 3-11 against the Jayhawks since 2002. Missouri hosts Kansas Saturday for a match that doesn't promise a very important rivalry for players like Brandon Rush. Kansas' dominance over Missouri hasn't sucked life out of border rivalry BY MARK DENT mdent@kansan.com This weekend's trip to Columbia, Mo., carries no special significance for Brandon Rush. "This is my third time around" Rush said. "I'm not really on that rivalry thing no more." Maybe Rush is right. Is this rivalry all that special anymore? The Kansas-Missouri rivalry, still a favorite of fans and most players, hasn't produced as many mesmerizing games and thrilling match ups the last few years. The Tigers are 3-11 against the Jayhawks since 2002, and Kansas has won those 11 games by an average margin of 13.5 points. best basketball, Missouri began to flounder under former coach Quin Snyder. He led the team to the Elite Eight in 2002 then returned to the NCAA Tournament only once more before he resigned in 2006. Not only did he fail to reach the postseason, it didn't beat the Missouri shouldn't fret too much about that record, though. Kansas has been almost that good against everyone else. From 2002 through last year, the Jayhawks have been to two Final Fours and two Elite Eights. They've won five Big 12 regular season titles and two Big 12 Tournament championships. While Kansas was playing some of its SEE MBB ON PAGE 6B WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Freshman duo prepare for Big 12 challenges 13 Kansas women's basketball player goes up for a shot against texas defense. The women's basketball team prepare for a challenge January schedule in Big 12 Conference play. BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kansan.com For weeks before Big 12 Conference play, senior forward Taylor McIntosh told freshman forward Nicollette Smith and freshman center Krysten Boogaard how much more intense games would become in January. McIntosh's advice didn't fall on deaf ears. "She told us it's going to get a lot harder, and it definitely has," Boogaard said. "We have just got to keep our composition." After winning 11 of 13 games during nonconference play, Bonnie Henrickson's team looked primed to "She told us it's going to get a lot harder, and it definitely has. We have just got to keep our composure." "They are a lot more physical and they run the floor a lot better than nonconference teams," Smith said. "So you are not only having to muscle them down low but then you have to run the full length of the KRYSTEN BOOGAARD Freshman center and December is much different against the likes of Oklahoma State, Nebraska and Bavlor. improve on last season's 4-12 mark in Big 12 Conference play. The two have learned quickly that what passed for quality play in November An 0-3 start hasn't dampened hopes for the young squad, but the freshman post duo said they knew they must continue to adapt to the change in the quality of opponents to help Kansas be successful. court." Despite impressing during the layhawks' fast start, Smith and Boogaard have found life against stronger and more athletic posts more challenging. Through the first three games of the conference schedule the two have struggled to stay out of foul trouble. During the opening During the opening three games the two have combined for 21 personal fouls, an average of more than three fouls per game each. Smith said Henrickson had stressed better defensive positioning and focus. The concentration on the defensive end has been a transi- SEE WBB ON PAGE 7B } 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008 CRIME Randy Moss faces court for dispute with friend FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick expressed strong support Thursday for wide receiver Randy Moss, the subject of a temporary restraining order obtained by a longtime friend. Belichick said he wasn't concerned about the allegation brought by Rachelle Washington that Moss committed battery or about how it might affect Moss on Sunday in the AFC championship game against the San Diego Chargers. Washington's attorney issued a statement Thursday saying that Moss' representatives were the first to suggest that Moss pay the woman to keep the issue quiet, according to NBC Sports.com. The attorney, David McGill, and Moss' agent, Tim DiPiero, did not return telephone calls from The Associated Press. On Wednesday, Moss said that suggestion came from her side and totaled "six figures." He called it "a situation of extortion." "I think Randy's covered those, and I've talked to Randy about it, and I support Randy 100 percent," he said. Belichick spoke briefly on questions about the matter Thursday. No criminal charge has been brought. Moss spent about 10 minutes in front of his locker on Wednesday vehemently denying the allegations. On Monday, the temporary restraining order was issued in Broward County, Fla., ordering A hearing on issuing a permanent restraining order is scheduled for 3 p.m. Jan. 28, six days before the Super Bowl. Moss to stay at least 500 feet from the home of Washington, who alleged he committed "battery ... causing serious injury" to her at her home in Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 6, the Sunday of the Patriots playoff bye week. Moss said the woman has been a friend of his for 11 years and that she asked for "six figures" for what he said was an accident in which she was hurt. Washington, 35, alleged they had been in an "intimate relationship" since 1997. Her attorney's statement said she "has cared deeply for Mr. Moss and has been there for him throughout all of his trials and tribulations" during the past 11 years and didn't intend to hurt Moss. "However, she has suffered mental and physical harm as a result of his actions," the statement said. "She simply wants him to take responsibility for what he has done. As a battery victim, she has shown great strength throughout this entire ordeal. "Ms. Washington has been unfairly characterized as someone simply seeking financial gain. In fact, it was Mr. Moss' representatives who first contacted our office to offer a 'six figure' settlement with hopes of not having this incident become public record." Washington also alleged that Moss refused to allow her to seek medical treatment. Moss denied that. McGill's statement did not specify an injury. Associated Press STEROIDS 23 WASHINGTON — Miguel Tejada is under FBI scrutiny, officials said Thursday after opening a preliminary investigation into whether the former AL MVP lied when he told federal authorities he never took steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs. Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James creates a cloud of dust after he clapped his powder-coated hands together prior to the team's NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio on Thursday. The inquiry, in response to a congressional request, amounts to an initial look at facts surrounding the case. It does not mean charges will be brought against the Houston Astros shortstop, who in 2002 won his MVP award while with Oakland. "The Justice Department has referred the Miguel Tejada matter to the FBI, and a preliminary inquiry will be conducted."FBI spokesman Richard Kolko said Thursday. Investigators with the FBI's office in Washington will handle the inquiry. It is unclear how long initial fact-finding will take. Associated Press At issue are comments Tejada gave to House committee investigators in August 2005 when he was with the Baltimore Orioles. He denied during the interview that he used illegal performance-enhancing drugs or knew of other players using or talking about steroids. "I don't have any comment," said Tejada's lawyer, Mark Tuheyo, who said he was unaware of the FB1's involvement until contacted by The Associated Press. MLB World Series MVP speaks out against drug tests "If it's 99 percent accurate, that's going to be seven false positives," the Red Sox third baseman said Thursday before the annual dinner of the Boston chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. "Ninety-three percent is 70 guys. That's almost three whole rosters." BOSTON — Word Series MVP Mike Lowell is willing to give blood if that what it takes to be tested for human growth hormone. But only if the test is 100 percent accurate. Not 99 percent Tejada was among a number of star athletes named in a lengthy report by former Senate majority leader George Mitchell, released last month, that looked at drug use in baseball. A respected voice in the Red Sox clubhouse who wasn't mentioned in the Mitchell Report, Lowell nonetheless came under suspicion in 2005 when, in the first year of testing in baseball, he went through the worst slump of his career. The Astros had no comment on news that the FBI is now investigating Tejada. Drayton McLane, the Astros owner, was attending the baseball owners' meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz., and was not immediately available for comment Two strong years since then—including his World Series performance in 2007—have quieted the whispers that he struggled because he was off the juice. Associated Press "It's important we determine whether Mr. Tedra misled an investigative committee of the House of Representatives," said Rep. Tom Davis of Virginia, the top Republican on the House Oversight committee. "It's also important that those who come before the committee understand we are serious when we tell them they must tell the truth or face serious penalties." Tejada was in the Dominican Republic for the funeral of his brother, who died Tuesday in a motorcycle accident there. Tejada's interview with congressional aides, held Aug. 26, 2005, at Baltimore hotel, was in connection with an inquiry over whether his then-teammate, Rafael Palmeiro, had used steroids. Palmeiro had denied during House testimony in March that year that he had used steroids, then tested positive later in 2005 and was suspended for 10 days. He said his positive test could have resulted from a B-12 vitamin injection given to him by Tejada. Lowell noted that San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman was suspended after testing positive for the steroid nandrolone but was elected to the Pro Bowl anyway. Patriots safety Rodney Harrison reportedly admitted receiving human growth hormone and was suspended four games, but he's still popular in New England. A good luck charm "I don't know Shawne Merriman, I don't know Rodney Harrison. But nothing was made of it," Lowell said, noting that Patriots fans were more concerned about how Harrison's absence would affect the team. Lowell acknowledged that part of baseball's problem was self-inflicted. By fighting any kind of testing for years, the sport allowed itself to be tainted in the public mind. But he stood by the players association and said union head Donald Fehr was concerned about the privacy and accuracy of the tests, not in protecting users. "I'm not sensitive to it, because I'm secure in what I've done," he said. "But baseball players are put on a different stage." Associated Press NFL Brett Favre, Eli Manning are America's sweethearts GREEN BAY, Wis. — If America's game has a quarterback, it has to be Brett Favre. And if America's game has a kid brother quarterback, it has to be Eli Manning. Favre is an icon not only in Green Bay, where he has led the Packers to two Super Bowls in 16 mostly successful seasons, but throughout pro football. Who wouldn't be uplifted by his tale? For the past two years, No. 4 has tooyed with the emotions of everyone in his adopted state, plus the folks back in his native Mississippi: Would he retire or return? Were the off-field troubles and tragedies, from the deaths of his father and wife Deanna's stepfather and brother to Deanna's bout with breast cancer, enough to force him from the game he so clearly loves? Although it has not exactly been a sentimental journey to Sunday's NFC championship game — there is little room for sentiment in such a rugged sport — Favre's trip back to the NFL's pinnacle has at least been inspirational. They're anything but also-rans now, preparing to play Manning and the Giants for a trip to the Super Bowl. Favre owes nearly all the NFL's significant passing records, and his consecutive starts streak is perhaps the most amazing of all: 274, including postseason. Each time, after weeks of pondering his future, Favre returned. Each of those seasons, the Packers were also-rans. Yet Favre remains a kid at heart and a kid at play. And grateful for where he has been, where he is now, and where he might be going. "I would be lying if I said I was not enjoying it," he said. "But it has been what, 11 years ... since we even made it this far. So don't I want to say that I got to a point where I had forgotten what that was like, or my goals were not what they used to be, but in some respects it had kind of gotten that way. It's somewhat stunning the Packers have gotten so far, if only because of where they were in early December 2006: 4-8. But they won their final four games of that season, then went 13-3 and manhandled Seattle in the snow globe of Lambeau Field last Saturday. "I didn't get used to losing — we only had one losing season — but we were far removed, it seems like, from that. So the standpoint that we are back in it, this is my fourth opportunity in a championship game, what I will say is that I appreciate it. I don't want to say that I savor the moment more, but four tries in 17 years, and to a certain degree that is better than most ques. "But after the fact, after the game, maybe after a pass, I am thinking, wow, I am playing with Brett Farew, and that's something special, and I'm definitely honored to be a part of it. But when we're playing, he's another quarterback. He's a great leader for us and we just take advantage of it." Coach Mike McCarthy has reined in Favre's riverboat gambler alter-ego just enough that he had one of his most efficient seasons. His leadership is unquestioned, particularly in respect to a generally inexperienced supporting cast, including young wide receivers and running backs. "But I am very proud of the fact that we have gotten this far." Eli has the unfortunate dilemma of not being older brother Peyton, and having to play where the tabloids and talk radio fanatics cut no slack. New York has not been kind through Eli's growing process. "Well, in the middle of the game I'm not thinking that," lead runner Ryan Grant said of the legend of Favre. "There have been some times when people really bring it to my attention. the Giants made the playoff the past two seasons with him at quarterback. They lost in the first round both times. Leadership was not a word often used in conjunction with the younger Manning, even though That the Big Apple has become enamored of him lately is nothing like the hero worship afforded Favre, of course. The love could turn back to venom as soon as well, Sunday night if the Giants fall short of getting a Manning to a second straight Super Bowl. Associated Press Did you travel to Miami for the Orange Bowl? The University Daily Kansan would like to see pictures from your trip to South Florida. Send your photos to photoj@kansan. com if you're interested in seeing them in the newspaper. Kansas coach Bill Self sports quote of the day Bill Self is 10-2 against Missouri. He has led Kansas to victory seven times against Missouri since taking over as coach four years ago. He also beat the Tigers twice when he was the coach at Illinois. sports fact of the day "I'really enjoy going to Columbia. We're not going to vacation there this summer, but I really enjoy the atmosphere going there. It's been great every time I've been." -Kansas basketball media aide sports trivia of the day O. Q: When was the last time Missouri swept the season series against Kansas in basketball? A. 1994. The Tigers beat the Jayhawks 79-67 in Columbia, Mo., then traveled across the border three weeks later and defeated them again 81-74. - Kansas Basketball media guide TODAY calendar Women's Tennis, Hawaii Tournament, all day, Honolulu, Hawaii SATURDAY Women's Tennis, Hawaii Tournament, all day, Honolulu, Hawaii Track & Field, Kansas Invitational, all day, Lawrence Women's Basketball vs. Missouri, 2 p.m., Lawrence Swimming vs. Nebraska, 2 p.m., Lawrence Men's Basketball vs. Missouri, 7 p.m., Columbia, Mo. Women's Tennis - Hawaii Tournament, all day, Honolulu, Hawaii SUNDAY Big 12 basketball standings Biq 12 Mens Basketball Standings V 1. Kansas 2-0 17-0 2. Baylor 2-0 14-2 3. Kansas State 1-0 11-4 4. Texas A&M 1-1 15-2 5. Iowa State 1-1 11-6 6. Missouri 1-1 11-6 7. Oklahoma State 1-1 10-6 8. Texas Tech 1-1 10-6 9. Colorado 1-1 9-7 10. Texas 0-1 13-3 11. Nebraska 0-2 11-4 12. Oklahoma 0-2 12-5 Big 12 Women's Basketball Standings
Conference RecordRecord
1. Baylor3-015-1
2. Oklahoma State3-015-1
3. Kansas State3-011-5
4. Oklahoma2-111-3
5. Nebraska2-113-4
6. Texas1-213-4
7. Texas A&M1-213-4
8. Colorado1-212-4
9. Iowa State1-212-4
10. Missouri1-28-8
11. Texas Tech0-312-5
12. Kansas0-311-5
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EXPIRES 1.27.08. 4B SPORTS THE UNVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008 >> SWIMMING AND DIVING 1. 在跳水比赛中，运动员的动作要协调一致。 KANSAN FILE PHOTO The Kansas swimming and diving team returned recently from a trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Traveling brings success home Winter training trip to Puerto Rico brings athletes together; Victory against Illinois State prepares swimmers for Nebraska BY TAYLOR MICHEL NYE tnye@kansan.com The Kansas swimming team cruises into Saturday's meet against N.C. Nebraska on a high note after scoring a victory against Illinois State in Puertorico. Rico. to swim in a long course, Olympi- size pool, which we don't have at KU, and the trip was good for team bonding." Campbell said the long course training would help the team in the It was the third straight victory for the Jay team at 4-2. The Jayhawks' 59-33 victory came in a shortened match in the middle of the team's winter training trip to San Juan. "We were able to swim in a long course, Olympic-size pool which we don't have at KU, and the trip was good for team bonding." victory for the layhawks, moving the team to 4-2. Victory aside, coach Clark Campbell said a successful week of training was the focus of the trip. CLARK CAMPBELL Coach "The meet was kind of the sideshow," Campbell said. "We were able short course conference meets. Though the training was the focus of the trip, Campbell was pleased with the team's victory. "Across the board, I was pleased with everyone," Campbell said. "With our whok training camp period and the trip, we've had a good month." The Jayhawks took the top three spots in both the 50-meter butterfly and in the 50-meter backstroke. Junior Danielle Herrmann captured first in the 50-meter breaststroke and junior Maria Mayrovirch won the 50-meter freestyle. Freshman Joy Bunting's victory in the 200-meter individual medley completed the domination as the jayhawks swept every event in the meet. Now, the team returns to Lawrence to begin conference competition and the second half of the season. "I'm very happy with the fall." Campbell said. "We're hoping to improve our times from the fall in the dual meets, giving us confidence going into the championship season." "Nebraska is a team that is young, fast, and well coached," Campbell said. "We're expecting a real barn-burner on Saturday." The Jayhawks "We're hoping to improve our times from the fall in the dual meets, giving us confidence going into the championship season." The team is back in action on Saturday, when they take on Nebraska at 2 p.m. Campbell is ready to see the team back in the pool and said he wanted to see them perform well in their first full meet in a month. CLARK CAMPBELL Coach have won two straight meetings with Nebraska, after being defeated in Lincoln in 2005. Before the match there will be a senior day ceremony honoring co-captain Lauren Bonfe and fellow seniors Nikki Maples, Jenny Roberts, Allie Rubino and Terri Schramka. "We'll get a chance to recognize our five seniors before the meet for all their hard work and the contributions they made to the program." Campbell said. — Edited by Mandy Earles demolition sale! demolition sale! $100 Automatically entered into Cash Giveaway when you make a purchase! The wrecking ball is coming but hasn't hit yet! We're still at 12th & Oread between the old Yello Sub & The Crossing (may they rest in peace) We guarantee to have the lowest textbook prices in town! Most liberal return deadline and you don't need your receipt! 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The 11th ranked men and 27th ranked women will need points from every category Saturday as they host four premier teams in the Kansas Invitational. The Jayhawks will face stiff competition, including Missouri, UMKC, Tulsa and Wichita State. The event will be held at the Anschutz Pavilion and is one of two indoor home meets for the jayhawks this season. Coach Stanley Redwine said he was excited about the team's strong start, but added that there was plenty of room for improvement at this Saturday's meet. "We need to continue to compete harder," he said. "I think a lot of them really competed well [in Arkansas]. We made some mistakes and we need to correct them." Those mistakes should be corrected this Saturday as the Jayhawks compete on their home turf. Other athletes to watch include senior Jordan Scott, junior Zlata Tarasova and sophomore Kelsey Erb, who all won their respective events at the Arkansas invitational. "It's going to be a great meet for us. This is where we train every day. It's a great opportunity for our friends, families and track supporters to watch," Nickesha Anderson, Hanover, Jamaica, junior said. At the Arkansas Invitational, Anderson set a new school record in the women's 200-meter dash with a time of 23.77 seconds. Saturday she hopes to better her time, she said. "It's always really good to compete at home." Redwine said. "There's something special about competing in your area and doing well. We have very few meets in which the fans can come and support us." AUTHORITY Track and field events begin KANSAN FILE PHOTO KU's track team, including senior thrower Egor Agafonov, above, will have home field advantage at Anschutz Pavilion Saturday. Four athletes provisionally qualified for the indoor NCAA Championships last weekend at the Arkansas Invitation. Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Anschutz Pavilion and will last most of the day. —Edited by Matt Hirschfeld >> NFL Hunt realistic, patient with Chiefs' future ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In his first public comments since the Kansas City Chiefs lost their last nine games and finished 4-12, owner Clark Hunt seemed to be putting his embattled front office on notice. "The 2008 season is going to be a very important year for our football team," Hunt said Thursday in an interview with the Associated Press. "I expect you to at least compete for a playoff spot." At the same time, Hunt conceded that third-year coach Herm Edwards faces a major retooled of a team that finished near the bottom in many offensive statistics while struggling through a losing streak that set a record for the franchise his father founded more than 40 years ago. THEY'RE BACK! BASKETBALL. LOOK FOR THEM IN BIG XII HOME GAMES AGAINST... 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Nine of the 11 Missouri losses in the series since 2002 came with Snyder as coach. The poor record of the Tigers and Snyder combined with the Jahwaws' consistent strong play may have made the rivalry less healthy, but they didn't kill it. Regardless of one team's power, the thrill of playing each Kansas will likely find it harder to do that this season. Forget the 'There's always been some bad blood between Kansas and Missouri. Each year it's still a big game no matter what." to go down there and take care of business." TYREL REED Freshman guard other will never die. Rush may not care as much about rivalries, but most of the other players do. Freshman Tyrel Reed, who's from Kansas, can't wait to play Missouri for the first time. PETER L. HARVEY 3-11 record of Missouri since 2002, this year's team is good, albeit inconsistent. The Tigers let the entire conference know they'd be tough when they manhanced Texas at "There's always been some bad blood between Kansas and Missouri," he said. "Each year it's still a big game no matter what. Even if one team is more dominant, I think the rivalry is still there." "That kind of stuff kind of stays in the back of your head." Robinson said. "We're playing really well right now. We don't want to take any steps back so we have And although Kansas has been doing most of the winning lately, its losses to Missouri have been painful, especially the last one. The Jayhawks lost to the Tigers in Columbia 89-86 in overtime in 2006. Former player Christian Moody missed two free throws at the end of regulation. One point would've given Kansas the victory. Heartbreaking losses like that have provided fuel for the players to be ready to go every time they travel to Columbia. Senior guard Russell Robinson still thinks about the 2006 game. New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau responds to a reporter's question during a media availability at the NFL football team's facility in Foxborough, Mass., on Thursday. The Patriots play the San Diego Chargers in the AFC Championship Sunday. home last Saturday, winning 97-84. Or did they get the Big 12's attention? Missouri followed up that victory with a setback loss at Iowa State Wednesday night. >> NFL Plus, it's a rivalry. Both teams will be up for the game. Kansas' dominance and Missouri's swoon during the past few years may have sucked some of the life out of the rivalry, but it's still alive, even if one team hasn't been in the best shape recently. "We won't be overconfident going into Columbia," Self said. "Missouri got everyone's attention in the league the way that they handled Texas in the second half and dominated the game. That'll be a great atmosphere. It always is and of course, that'll be a big game." The loss didn't help the Tigers gain any legitimacy, but Kansas coach Bill Self knows Saturday's game will be a test for his Jayhawks. Coach Mike Anderson's defense always speeds teams up. Newcomer DeMarre Carroll is having a good season so far, and Self said forward Leo Lyons is making the same type of progress for Missouri that Darnell Jackson is making for the Jayhawks. Chargers end 13-year matchup BY HOWARD ULMAN Associated Press Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The last time Junior Seau played in an AFC championship game, his team was given little chance to beat the top seed. In January 1995, the Steelers won their first playoff game in a rout, while the Chargers eked out a onepoint victory that set up the matchup between those teams the following weekend. "Sitting in my hotel room in Pittsburgh and hearing all the cheers and pep rallies that were going around and all the Super Bowl videos that were being taped, everything was against us," the Patriots linebacker said. "The yellow towels were flying around. It was definitely a time when we thought we were against the world." But San Diego won 17-13 in Pittsburgh then went on to one of the toughest losses in Seau's 18-year career, a 49-26 rout by San Francisco in the Super Bowl. So Seau and safety Rodney Harrison, a rookie on that 1994 Chargers team, are working hard to avoid an upset that can stop New England's unbeaten season one game shot of another Super Bowl appearance. But he knows expectations can fall short. Didn't the Patriots squander a 21-3 lead in last year's AFC title game and lose to Indianapolis, 38-34? Thirteen years later, the Chargers aren't given much of a chance against the perfect Patriots on Sunday, the day after Seau's 39th birthday. game, whether it's your career," the 35-year-old Harrison said Thursday. "I think I have a greater appreciation now that I'm older." Seau sees many comparisons between this year's San Diego team and the one in 1994 — the last two Chargers club to reach the AFC championship game. "I tell the young guys, 'Don't take anything for granted because at any point in time it can be over with, whether it's a season, whether it's a "The major comparison is that they're confident," he said. "We look forward to moving on, growing every day to the day it comes we have to go out and perform." Seau and Harrison will play against the Chargers as teammates for the first time in their long careers. Both missed last season's 24-21 upset playoff win at San Diego Sunday's game, then, should have some special emotions for them especially since Seau is a native of San Diego. Right? "I try not to get too Oprah with it and know that it's just another game and know that I'm so happy for the city of San Diego, my hometown," he said, "it's going to be a challenge of the game of football, nothing more." Harrison, a fiery, hard-hitter like Seau, also prefers to show his emotions on the field. with injuries. "It's just special to be in the AFC Championship." Harrison said. 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But that's because they had a playoff bye and are 7-0 after Thanksgiving — but 17-0 overall. KU HALL CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES The University of Kansas THE RAVEN BOOK STORE LAWRENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY building community resources to benefit San Diego coach Norv Turner isn't surprised that Belichick fawned over the Chargers. "Everyone knows that New England right now is playing the best football in the league and it's going to be a real challenge for us." Turner said. Tom Brady's 50 touchdown passes and Randy Moss' 23 scoring catches are NFL single-season record. So are the 589 points the Patriots scored. But the advanced age of their defense may be catching up. They allowed three scoring drives of at least 80 yards in last Saturday night's 31-20 playoff win over Jacksonville after giving up four touchdowns in a 38-35 win over the New York Giants The Chargers' defense is younger with a knack for creating turnovers. They led the NFL with 30 interceptions and 48 takeaways then added two interceptions and one fumble recovery in last Sunday's 28-24 playoff win at Indianapolis. All-Pro cornerback Antonio Cromartie's 10 interceptions led the league. "It's remarkable the things we've done defensively," Turner said. "It seems like one guy tips (the ball) and it goes up in the air and one of our guys finds a way to get it." The Patriots also have some pretty solid defensive players. On Sunday, for the first time in 13 seasons, they'll play again as teammates in an AFC championship game. THE UNIVERSITY JANUARY KANSAN FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008 SPORTS COUNTDOWN TO TIP-OFF 7B KU TIP-OFF ATAGLANCE It's too early to call it a "win or go home" game, but that's exactly how coach Bonnie Henickson should be treating Saturday's tilt with rival Missouri. Mizzou at Allen Fieldhouse is as easy as it's going to get for Kansas. With a loss, the Jayhawks would drop to 0-4 in conference play with a trip to Boulder, Colorado scheduled for Tuesday. No one comes back from 0-4 in arguably the toughest conference in the nation, but 1-3 opens a few more doors. Will Danielle McCray stay out of foul trouble? QUESTION MARK When McCray is on the bench, opposing teams attack – Baylor used a 16-4 run to put the game out of reach while McCray watched helplessly from a chair. Even when she isn't shooting well McCray's presence on the court sparks the Jayhawks and there's a noticeable lack of fire without her. McCray has proven that she's a much better basketball player than a cheer-leader and Kansas is a completely different team with her on the court - completely different and definitely better. NOT THE ARIZONA YOU THINK Hawks tune up before real test GAME DAY MISSOURI AT KANSAS 2 p.m. Saturday, Allen Fieldhouse, Jayhawk TV Kansas 11-5 PLAYERSTOWATCH Danielle McCray, 5-11 sophomore guard 15.2 ppg, 6.8 pg It's tough to tell whether McCray has been more affected by the stress reaction that sidelined her for three games in mid-December or the change in competition strength. Either way, the usually silky sophomore hasn't been the same in Big 12 play and the team has suffered with her dropping three In a row by an average of 16 points, McCray's solid play is contagious throughout the team, and without her, they struggle to find a rhythm. ★★★☆☆ Sade Morris, 5-11 sophomore guard 12. 5 ppg, 83 percent from free-throw try Like McCray, Morris has had to battle back from an injury and her inconsistent play could be attributed to her ankle. Morris led Kansas with 17 points in its five-point loss to Oklahoma State and hit the key free throws in a 62-60 win over Xavier. However Missouri 8-8 she completely disappeared in Wednesday night's loss at Baylor, hitting just 2-for-7 shots for four points. Morris needs to be able to step up when McCray is in foul trouble and if she can't, Kansas has almost no chance of winning. PLAYERS TO WATCH ★★★☆☆ Taylor McIntosh, 5-11 senior forward 8.3 ppq, 7.8 rpg Josephine Owens Mcntosh leads the team and ranks eighth in the conference with 7.8 rpg, but her offense is almost nonexistent some nights. Against Baylor, Mcntosh scored eight points but missed six shots, all in the paint. Coach Bonnie Henrickson loves to run her offense through the post and the lack of a solid inside POLYTECHNOLOGY presence has resulted in more ill-advised outside shots. McIntosh has some high expectations that she needs to start living up to. Alysia Hollins 5-11 junior guard 17 pts. 37 percent 3PT Hollins is an explosive scorer that is an offensive and defensive force for the Tigers. Not only does she lead Missouri in points and three-pointers, she also averages more than two steals per contest. In order for the Tigers to be successful, Hollins must establish some sort of offensive rhythm. She dropped 25 points to lead Missouri to their long Big 12 Conference points to lead Missouri to their lone Big 12 Conference win against Texas Tech. ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ★★★★☆ POLICE Jessra Johnson 6-1 sophomore forward 15.1 pts. 8.3 pg Johnson is the thunder to Holllins' lightning. The talented sophomore provides defensive muscle and the ability to score in the paint while Holllins lights it up from behind the arc. Her statistics are even more impressive considering she only plays 24 minutes per game. Although not a significant shot-blocking threat, Johnson plays solid positional defense and is extremely effective on the glass. Johnson's one noteworthy weakness is her tendency to turn the ball. ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ Toy Richbow 5-6 sophomore guard 3. 3 pts, 4.3 apg Though not a threat to score in double digits, Richbow may be the Tigers most well-rounded player. She has started 14 of 16 games at the point guard position and averages almost four rebounds per game in addition to her assist totals. Along with Holllins, she rarely leaves the court and her 1.5 assist-to-turnover ratio is above average. If Richbow can be P. BENZEMEK to-turnover ratio is above average. If Richow can be efficient with the ball, Hollins and Johnson will get plenty of chances to cause damage. ★★★☆☆ MU TIP-OFF ATAGLANCE This is an important game for both teams not only because of the rivalry ramifications, but because each is currently expected to finish in the bottom half of the conference. Missouri needs a win to get them to .500 in the conference and provide momentum for the remainder of what promises to be a difficult final 12 games. QUESTION MARK Can the Tigers find scoring outside Hollins and Johnson? Kansas will try to slow down the two-headed monster that Hollins and Johnson have become by forcing Missouri to get them the ball where they aren't comfortable. The Tigers must find a third threat to force the Jayhawks to give the duo room to operate. WBB (CONTINUED FROM 1A) tion in her game since arriving in Lawrence, Smith said. "In high school I never really had to play defense the way I do now," she said. "I never really had to sit down and work and that's been the biggest chance for me." At 6-foot-5, Boogaard began showing flashes of her offensive potential against the smaller post players Kansas faced before Big 12 Conference games. Against Nebraska, she missed all seven and they know our strengths and our weaknesses," she said. "We know that the teams are scouting us a lot harder because they have more film on us." Despite the winless start for the Jayhawks, Smith said the unpredictability of the Big 12 Conference boded well for the remaining 13 games of Big 12 play. Tomorrow's KRYSTEN BOOGARD Freshman center shots she took and was clearly affected by the defense the Huskers threw at her. After benefiting from the anonymity of being a freshman, Boogaard said Big 12 teams were putting together better game plans against the Jayhawks than their nonconference counterparts. "We know that the teams are scouting us a lot harder because they have more game film on us matchup with Missouri is key in determining whether or not Kansas can climb back into the middle of a crowded pack. "The rest of our games are obviously going to be tough Conference play hasn't begun the way the pair has hoped, but both remain optimistic about their chances to surprise teams that overlook the young Jayhawks. because it's the Big 12 and teams are good from top to bottom," Smith said. 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Sherron Collins, sophomore guard WHO TO WATCH Collins He did slightly better against the Sooners on Monday, scoring nine and getting three assists, but he hasn't been able to take over games like he did before his injury this year. QUESTION MARK Last season against Missouri in Allen Fieldhouse, Collins had his coming out party. He scored most of Kansas' points down the stretch and did a good job defending fellow Chicagoo and Missouri's best player Steffon Hannah. We'll see if he can return to challenge the Tigers this season. Will Kansas dominate its rival? The Jayhawks have been playing at a significantly higher level than most of their competition all season. Missouri may get up for this game like it's the Final Four, but it might not matter. Kansas is just too good this year and will continue to roll through Big 12 opponents. HEARYE. HEARYE "I think it probably is close. I think we're pretty good and I know Memphis is good. They played good and had their full complement of players, and tonight we were just better than Memphis maybe played that night against them. I appreciate Jeff saying that, but I wouldn't read much into that." GAME DAY -Kansas coach Bill Self's reaction to OU coach Jeff Capel's declaration that Kansas is better than Memphis "Usually good players. Tough. They have a good team, and I really enjoy going to Columbia. We're not going to vacation there this summer, but I really enjoy the atmosphere." RIVALRY DRIVES TEAMS Desire to win may cure MU's inconsistency -Self on playing at Missouri. Kansas 17-0 CITY OF MARYLAND THE PROJECTED STARTING FIVE Russell Robinson, 6-foot-1 senior guard After hitting his stride offensively in December, Robinson's assist and point numbers have decreased and his turnovers have increased slightly. But as Self often says, Robinson can't be measured by stats, especially offensive ones. If the team wins, Robinson did his job. Johannes Hogbender ★★★★ Mario Chalmers, 6-foot-1 junior guard D. WATSON The minor groin injury that kept Chalmers out against Loyola College hasn't affected his game in the two following games. Chalmers has continued to be one of the best defenders in the country this season. PETER M. NASHVILLE His value is inflated right now because he is shooting the ball well. Self's comments about Rush's poor offensive aggressiveness after the Loyola College game didn't make him aggressive over night. It only seems that way because he has made nine of his last 14 three-pointer attempts. ★★★★ Brandon Rush, 6-foot-6 junior guard Jackson deserves major credit for the victory against Oklahoma. He scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds against a tough front line. He's played well against top post players all season. ★★★★ Darnell Jackson, 6-foot-8 senior forward Missouri 11-6 Darrell Arthur, 6-foot-9 sophomore forward ★★★★ After blowing up against Boston College, Arthur has played consistently, averaging about 14 points and seven rebounds. He could still be doing more. BENNIE MCGREGOR ★★★☆ THE PROJECTED STARTING FIVE THE SIXTH MAN LAWRENCE BROWN Sherron Collins, 5-foot-11 sophomore guard Kansas fans should hope Collins' foot injury is still bothering Collins because he hasn't played particularly well in the first two conference games. He doesn't have the same burst of speed he played with last season. Sherron Collins, 5-foot-11 sophomore quara ★★★★ Stefhon Hannah, 6-foot-1 senior guard ★★★☆ Hannah's points per game average is down to 14.1 from 15.4 points per game, but his assists are up from 4.6 to 5.4. Hannah, a Chicago native, has to control the tempo and endure Russell Robinson's ball pressure in order for Missouri to have a chance. Mark Dent Jason Horton, 6-foot-2 senior guard The Jayhawks match the Tigers' intensity level. Sometimes against Missouri, the Jayhawks appear to struggle because the Tigers live for this game. They're ready for it every season. Kansas is clearly the much better team but needs to be up for the game from the beginning if it wants to win comfortably. Of course, that shouldn't be a problem. The Jayhawks haven't overlooked an opponent all season, and Bill Self has done a great job against Missouri in his career at Kansas and Illinois. MIZZOU ARENA WILL BE MOVIE-THEATER SILENT IF... Horton went to Columbia, Mo., four years ago with big expectations, but in his senior season, he's playing less, only 20.3 minutes per game, and scoring less, 3.6 points per game, than he ever has. ★★★ ★★★☆☆ Matt Lawrence, 6-foot-7 junior guard Lawrence is not quite shooting this year like he did last season. He's射击 36.3 percent from the three-point range, compared to 44.3 percent a year ago. He could be a defensive liability if he's matched up with Brandon Rush. DeMarre Carroll, 6-foot-8 junior forward ★★★★ Delaware Carroll, the 60-year-old forward A high school teammate of former Alabama standout Ronald Steele, Carroll has quickly become Missouri's go-to-player in his first season at Missouri. "I think Carroll makes them better," Self said. Carroll, a Birmingham, Ala., native, who can play both inside and outside, has made Missouri more dangerous. Leo Lyons, 6-foot-9 junior forward Bill Self had high praise for Lyons, a Kansas City, Kan., native. "Leo Lyons is one of the most improved players in this conference," Self said, comparing Lyons improvement to Kansas forward Darnell Jackson's PETER ROSS ★★★☆☆ THE SIXTH MAN Keon Lawrence, 6-foot-2 sophomore guard M. C. MURRAY Lawrence has been in and out of the starting lineup. Lawrence scored in double-figures eight of the Tigers first nine games, but has struggled since. ★★★☆★ PHOG ALLEN WILL ROLL OVER IN HIS GRAVE IF... Rustin Dodd Kansas allows Missouri's crowd to get into it. The attendance at Tiger games has been pitiful this year, but Mizzou Arena will be loud and full on Saturday. The Jayhawks can't let Matt Lawrence and Stefhan Hannah catch fire from the outside because the crowd will go insane. If Missouri gets hot and starts to go on a run, Kansas needs to respond immediately. The biggest danger for the Jayhawks in a game at Missouri is letting the Tigers get an early lead that will allow the crowd to get excited and keep its team in the game. MU TIP-OFF AT A GLANCE Will the real Missouri team please stand up? This Missouri season has had more twists than an episode of Lost. The Tigers have teased their fans at times, beating Purdue, 73-63, and No. 13 Texas, 97-84. But at times, the Tigers have reverted to form. They looked listless in their 72-67 loss to Iowa State on Wednesday. Junior forward DeMarre Carroll, a transfer from Vanderbilt and coach Mike Anderson's nephew, is leading Missouri with 14.9 points per game. Senior guard Stef冯 Hannah is pitching in 14.1 points and 5.4 assists per game. The Tigers won't be sunk with a loss against Kansas, their next three games are against Big 12 teams Texas Tech, Colorado and Nebraska, but a victory would give them a push to claim a spot in the conference's top six by season's end. WHO TO WATCH Keon Lawrence, sophomore guard more guard Junior forward DeMarre Carroll and senior guard Stefhon Hannah grab most of the headlines, but keep a close watch FREDERICK R. BARKER Lawrence on Lawrence, Lawrence, a sophomore guard from Newark, N.J., has averaged 11.6 points per game in Missouri's last three wins, and only 4.0 points per game in Missouri's last three losses, including two points on one of 10 shooting against Iowa State on Wednesday. If Kansas' guards can contain Lawrence, the scoring load will be placed firmly on Carroll and Hannah, and Missouri could struggle to keep pace with Kansas. QUESTION MARK CORNER MICROSCREEN beat Bill Selff Bill Self is 10-2 against Missouri since the 2000-01 season including a 3-0 record while coaching at Illinois. Self was 8-2 against former Missouri coach Quin Snyder and he now sports a spotless 3-0 record against current Tiger coach Mike Anderson. Self's Kansas squad beat Anderson's UAB team in the 2004 NCAA tournament. Whether it be David Padgett hitting a game-winning fadeaway in Columbia, Mo., in 2003-04, or Julian Wright erupting for 33 points at Missouri last season, Bill Self finds a way to get it done against the Jayhawks' main nemesis. Can Anderson respond? HEARYE, HEARYE "Against Texas we saw what happens when everybody plays well at the same time." -Bill Soft JAYHAWK STATS | Player | MPG | FG-FGA | 3FG-3FGA | RPG | PPG | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 00 Darrell Arthur | 23.7 | 95-176 | 2-10 | 5.8 | 13.4 | | 32 Darnell Jackson | 23.7 | 85-127 | 2-4 | 7.0 | 12.3 | | 15 Mario Chalmers | 28.9 | 68-123 | 30-64 | 2.8 | 12.2 | | 25 Brandon Rush | 25.6 | 63-145 | 27-64 | 4.5 | 11.7 | | 04 Sherron Collins | 22.4 | 40-88 | 16-46 | 2.3 | 9.5 | | 24 Sasha Kaun | 17.9 | 49-70 | 0-0 | 4.0 | 7.9 | | 03 Russell Robinson | 27.4 | 33-82 | 18-56 | 2.4 | 6.9 | | 05 Rodrick Stewart | 15.9 | 30-58 | 3-12 | 2.6 | 4.5 | | 02 Conner Teahan | 3.8 | 15-22 | 11-17 | 0.6 | 3.6 | | 05 Cole Aldrich | 9.2 | 22-43 | 0-0 | 3.4 | 3.3 | | 14 Tyrel Reed | 8.8 | 15-30 | 9-21 | 0.5 | 3.0 | | 10 Jeremy Case | 6.5 | 12-31 | 6-18 | 0.4 | 2.0 | | 11 Brennan Bechard | 1.8 | 3-7 | 2-5 | 0.3 | 1.1 | | 54 Matt Kleinmann | 2.5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | | 12 Chase Buford | 1.8 | 1-9 | 0-6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | | 40 Brad Witherpoon | 1.7 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | PREDICTION 81-69 KU The Tigers will be able to hang on during the first half because they'll be pumped up for the game, but their intensity will wear off in the second half. Darmell Jackson and Darrell Arthur should have big games against Missouri's small front line. TIGER STATS Witherspoon Meter Will senior walk-on Bard Witerspoon get the opportunity to play Saturday? This meter tells all. VERY LOW LOW MEDIUM HIGH VERY HIGH Player MPG FG-FGA 3FG-3FGA RPG PPG DeMarre Carroll 24.9 98-165 2-10 7.2 14.9 Stefon Hannah 27.5 81-180 39-95 2.7 14.1 Leo Lyons 19.9 79-127 0-7 4.5 11.6 Keon Lawrence 27.4 61-158 16-57 4.1 9.9 Matt Lawrence 23.9 56-143 41-113 2.9 9.8 J.T. Tiller 16.4 38-86 5-20 1.8 6.0 Marshall Brown 13.5 34-79 10-23 2.3 5.2 Darryl Butterfield 15.5 29-64 6-17 2.5 4.6 Jason Horton 20.3 16-37 4-18 1.6 3.6 Vaidotas Volkus 6.1 7-18 0-0 2.0 1.5 Nick Berardinl 1.6 3-5 3-5 0.1 1.3 Justin Safford 7.0 4-12 1-4. 2.4 1.0 Michael Anderson 3.7 0-4 0-3 0.0 0.0 THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN JAYHAWKS WIN 11 EVENTS AT HOME >> PAGE 3B TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 118 ISSUE 79 APARTMENTS Fire moves residents to hotel A fire in Lawrence's Heatherwood Valley apartments damaged 12 apartments Saturday. Lawrence company Gage Management, Inc., manages the building at 2040 Heatherwood Drive. The blaze was started by a resident's candle that was knocked on his bed. The mattress caught on fire, which spread the blaze to other rooms in the apartment and other apartments. The resident then alerted other residents in the building of the fire. Three students, whose names were not disclosed, were in the complex. "We have been working around the clock since it happened to get the residents in new places," Gage said. David Gage, owner of Gage Management, said the residents were put in hotel rooms directly after the fire. Gage said a rehab project for the building may take months, so the residents affected have already been placed in new apartments. All residents except for one group stayed with the company. Gage said of the residents affected, only one had renter's insurance. "The people who lived in other apartments didn't have anything to do with the fire, but all their possessions got damaged or ruined." Gage said. He said that the insurance cost only $8 to $10 a month, and it would have covered the renters' possessions. -Brenna Hawlevy ASSOCIATED PRESS 39 New England Patriots, New York Giants head to Arizona for Superbowl SUPERBOWL MATCH-UP SET Jon Goering/KANSAN FULL AP STORY PAGE 6B weather O Partly Cloudy weather.com 23 10 26 -2 Snow Shower 239 Sunny index Classifieds...5B Crossword...4A Horoscopes...4A Opinion...5A Sports...1B Sudoku...4A All contents, unless stated otherwise © 2007 The University Daily Kansan CAMPUS Perfect record continues ALDRIN 45 Darnell Jackson, senior forward, yells in celebration as the clock runs out sealing a 76-70 victory for the Jayhawks over Missouri Saturday in Columbia, Mo. The Jayhawks improved to 18-0 with the win while the Tigers fell to 11-6. Failed distraction ZOU'S CREW Mindy Ricketts/Kansan Fans in the Mizzou student section cheer to distract a Kansas free throw shooter. Kansas made 50 percent of its free throws in the first half and 67.7 percent in the second SPOTLIGHT Student leader finds voice on large campus Black Student Union president encourages all races to participate BY RUSTIN DODD DODD@KANSAN.COM Three years ago, Ebony Howard found herself alone at a university — just another face among thousands. "It was big," Howard said about her first impression of the University of Kansas. "It was a little scary, being that I was the only member of my family, period, to be in the state of Kansas." Looking for a niche in a large campus. Howard said she heard about a group — the Black Student Union — that met on Monday evenings. Howard said she wandered into the meeting, and saw something refreshing. "They wanted a body that could help them not only thrive on the campus, but also spark change." It was a lot of people I thought I could relate to," Howard said. "That was just comforting. Any student needs to find that outlet where they feel most comfortable" Howard, who has served on the Black Student Union executive board for three years, said it was her mother Carol who instilled in her a willingness to serve. According to Howard, the Black Student Union was started at the University in the late 1960's because African-American students felt a need to organize. Now, three years after Howard said she took the advice of a friend's Aunt to attend the University, Howard, the Ft Worth, Texas native, is president of the Black Student Union - a leading voice of multi-culturalism at the University of Kansas. Howard said she was motivated to get more involved with the Black Student Union when she attended her first Big 12 council on Black Student Government in 2006. This conference is held every February at a different Big 12 school. Howard won an election to become the group's historian before being appointed to the vice president position. Earl Brooks, Topeka senior, is the Black Student Union's current vice president. He said he began working closely with Howard this year. "When we were growing up, we were constantly doing some sort of community service project, or volunteering somewhere with my mother," Howard said. "If I see something that needs to be done, "She's a really good people person," Brooks said. "Her communication skills are really superb. She's got a really good passion for what she's doing. She works really hard." SEE UNION ON PAGE 3A BUSINESS Retailers see spike in Orange Bowl merchandise sales Students looking for more of that sweet orange aftertaste resurged sales of Orange Bowl memorabilia. The students bought shirts, hats and more proclaiming the Jayhawks as Orange Bowl champions despite spending hundreds on books in the same day. The original rush for memento began the morning after the Orange Bowl victory. In Lawrence some fans lined up before stores opened to get their hands on a piece of history. That day many pieces of apparel didn't even make it to the racks, as fans were grabbing them from the boxes. FULL STORY PAGE 3A ENTERTAINMENT The 59th annual Rock Chalk Revue fully underway Last Thursday over 250 fraternity and sorority members began rehearsing for the annual United Way benefit show in March: Rock Chalk Revue. For the next month and a half cast members, directors and administrative staff will balance school and rehearsal and find a new appreciation of the arts while producing a musical. FULL STORY PAGE 6A CAMPUS Freenet's proposal passed up Lawrence Freenet is trying to provide free internet access to all KU students. The proposal would give KU students wireless internet access all over Lawrence. Sunflower Broadband also began providing a free internet service, and said Freenet's service was not really being free. FULL STORY PAGE 6A 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THE UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008 A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom. quote of the day - www.brainyquote.com Martin Luther King Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his role as a camperfor civil rights. Mahatma Gandhi never won a Nobel Peace Prize. - http://almaz.com/nobel/peace/peace.html most e-mailed Want to know what people are talking about? Here's a list of this weekend's five most e-mailed stories from Kansan. com: 1. Simmermon: Photos lack purpose 2. Professor brings fun to classroom 4. Thompson campaign manager remains hopeful after Michigan primaries 3. Recreating center makes parking easier 5. Students condemn terrorist groups et cetera The University Daily Kansan is the student newspaper of the University of Kansas. The first copy is paid through the student activity fee. 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Each day there is a special talk show and other content made for students, by students, with talk show roll or rehearse, sports or special events KJHK 90.7 is for you. BY JENNIFER TORLINE Spotlight on Organizations editor@kansan.com While most KU fans watched the FedEx. Orange Bowl on TV, members of KU Marching Trumpets, a section of the Marching Jayhawks, were able to see the game in Dolphin Stadium. For these trumpeters traveling to places like Miami is just one of the perks of the organization. "It really pays off when you are in marching band and you get to do something like that," vice-president Jordan Gouge, Lawrence sophomore said. In addition to traveling, the 32 trumpet players in the Marching Jayhawks play at home football games, while 16 members play with the pep band during basketball season. Several trumpeters play in ensembles for weddings, parties and other jigs. KU Trumpets "Being part of the marching band, we are one of the biggest organizations on campus," president Melissa Harmon, Lawrence senior said. "We get called for gigs and parties all the time because playing the trumpet is so popular." Additionally, every Halloween several students perform for the residents of the Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, a retirement center. Four members also play with the KU Trumpet Ensemble with the School of Fine Arts. C8 Throughout the spring semester many trumpetists play with numerous concert band ensembles on campus. However, the organization's main commitment occurs during football season when the band practices three times a week. "The purpose of KU Marching Trumpets is to provide the whole entertainment aspect of the marching band while providing a good decent sound within the band as a whole", vice-president Jordan Gouge, Lawrenceophomore said. Patrick Hunninghake, Washington, D.C., sophomore, said he joined the organization to continue doing what he loved. "I've marched all through high school and knew I was coming into a music program," Hunninghake, a music education and trumpet performance major said. "I wanted to make sure I got exposure to all different genres." Harmon has played the trumpet for 12 years, and said she has enjoyed the experiences she has gained from KU Marching Trumpets. "It's a fun way to still get to play your instrument in college and to learn more about KU and its traditions." Harmon said. For more information regarding KU Marching Trumpets, call the band office at (785) 864-3367 or email trumpets@ku.edu. --edited by Sasha Roe Day of celebration VIRTUAL CLASS Mindy Ricketts/KANSAN Robin Lewis, center, Lawrence junior and a member of the Africana club, and Sarah Madden, left, Topeka senior and president of the Africana Club, make bracelets with Yang Yang, 12, Al Khan, 10, Soyong Moon, 8, and Ela Kim. 8. Each head in their bracelets represented a significant event in the civil rights movement. The Stouffer Neighborhood Association put on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. BUSINESS Joe College T-shirt trial is moved to March The University of Kansas added ten new shirts to its lawsuit against toe-college.com. The Massechussettes Street T-shirts vendor conjured the added disapproval from the University with shirts that mostly referred to this year's bowl bids. As a result the trial, originally set for the beginning of January, was moved to March. March will mark nearly a year of on-going disputes between the two parties. The University has said it is suing for trademark infringement because the T-shirts are being printed without the permission of the University. The Joe-college.com Web site and store have posted disclaimers that the University does not endorse the T-shirts, but that is not enough to quell the pending lawsuit. -Jessica Wicks ODD NEWS Clerk arrested for discount ing fuel to family SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A gas station clerk is accused of defrauding her boss out of nearly $50,000 by selling fuel to her family and friends for a tenth of a penny a gallon. Police arrested 25-year-old Madeline Jordan on Sunday — and her mother, brother, a cousin and two others — after setting up a sting at the BP station in South Charleston. Police alleged that for several months Jordan, of Nitro, had reset the price at the pumps every Sunday morning and allowed people she knew to fill up. Toilet stinks up concert WSOC-FM program director DJ. Stout said he didn't want any of preformers sneaking off stage while the others perform, so if anyone has to go to the bathroom, the Porta-Jon will be right there. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This charity concert might stink no matter how well its singers perform. Organizers at a Charlotte nightclub said they will place a portable toilet on stage for performers during a Wednesday concert in support of a local food pantry. The Wednesday event at Coyote Joe's will feature rising country stars Keith Anderson, Jake Owen, Trent Tromlinson and Le Brice. Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius announced on Friday that douglas County District Judge Stephen Six would replace Paul Morrison as attorney general. KANSAS POLITICS Sebelius announces Six to replace Morrison PETER A. ROGER Morrison resigned last month after he admitted to a two-year extramarital affair with a former coworker. Morrison will vacate the attorney general position on Jan. 31. Six will immediately assume the position and will serve the rest of Morrison's three-year term. Six, a democrat, has not yet said whether he will run for reelection in 2010. Six Associated Press Six, a Lawrence resident, graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1993. He worked in various court-related positions in Kansas before Sebelius appointed him to the district court in 2005. Six also taught at the School of Law in 2006. His wife, Betsy, is still a lecturer there. -Francesca Chambers The workshop "Conducting Unclassified Professional & USS Searches" will begin at 9 a.m. in 103B Carruth-O'Leary Hall. The workshop "Blackboard Strategies and Tools" will be presented by KU Libraries Instructional Services at 9 a.m. in room 6 of Budig Hall. on the record on campus The workshop "Effective Delegation" will begin at 9 a.m. in 204 Joseph R. Pearson Hall. 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In that same time frame, MU has only won three of six. Sara Paretsky will present the lecture,"Why I write the Books I do" at 7:30 p.m. in the Lawrence Arts Center. KU1nfo daily KU info Visiting artist Paul Barnes will perform a piano concert at 7:30 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall. contact us Tell us your news Matt Erickson, Diana Smith, Sarah Neff orErin Sommer at editor@kamen.com. Kaanan newsroom 11 Stuart/PHint-Hall 1435 Jawahir 1435 Jahwahir (786) B64-4810 (786) B64-4810 GRE™ LSAT™ GMAT™ TEST PREPARATION That's Right on Target. KU CONTINUING EDUCATION The University of Kansas Register early! Save $100! Spring and summer test preparation classes now enrolling. www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu (keyword: testprep) 785-864-5823 GMAT ™ Piggy Bank a Little Empty? Get CA$H FOR BOOKS Wednesday, January 16 to Wednesday, January 23 Kansas Union M-R 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. F 8:30 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. SAT 10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. SUN Noon to 5:00 p.m. GIVE ME $$$ GIVE ME $$$ KU BOOKSTORES KANSAS UNION LEVEL 2 (785) 864-4640 ukbookstore.com BUYBACK '08 KU BOOKSTORES THE OFFICIAL BOOKSTORES OF KU We know you can't get enough so we gave you more... newly redesigned E KANSAN.COM The University Daily Kansan THE UNIVERSITY DARRY KANSAN TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008 NEWS BUSINESS 3A Orange bowl brings big green Champion merchandise sales increase as students resume classes BY LUKE MORRIS lmorris@kansan.com Books weren't the only items students bought last week. Many were also after memorabilia commemorating the Jayhawks' victory in the Orange Bowl. Michael Mueller, Plano, Texas apparel didn't seem very expensive after buying books. "My attitude is I've already spent a lot on books," he said. "A T-shirt doesn't seem that bad anymore." Last week returning students made a second rush for Orange Bowl championship apparel, which Bill Muggy, owner of Jayhawk Bookstore, said he anticipated at his store. But Jackie Schoenwandt, merchandise manager for KU Bookstores, said that sales had remained steady. The first rush began early the day after the game. Fans in Lawrence lined up at local retailers early to grab their mementos. Ryan Owens, manager of Jock's Nitch Sporting Goods, 837 Massachusetts St. and 1443 W. 23rd St., said that people waited outside his stores before they opened and that most apparel didn't even make it onto the shelves the first day. "We were basically just opening up the boxes as they came and handing out shirts from the boxes," Owens said. He attributed the strong sales to the magnitude of the season and bowl. 20 08 Fed Orange Bowl CHAMPIONS KANSAS JAYHAWKS Photo illustration by Mindy Ricketts "One customer told me, I've waited my whole life for this," Owens said. "I guess everyone wants a piece of history." Online sales boomed as well. Jayhawk fans from outside Lawrence bought their fair share of memorabilia. Web sites connected to local stores were swarmed with orders. Muggy said that orders had quadrupled on his store's site and included a few international orders. Top sellers on kustore.com included glasses, hats, shirts and pre-orders of DVDs commemorating the jayhawks season. Stores still have plenty of memorabilia for those who haven't made their purchases yet. Shelves are far from empty and many stores owners a r e contemplating putting the remaining items on sale. Owens said that he bought Orange Bowl items aggressively because he planned to mark down the leftover items as part of the grand opening sale for his store's third location. Schoenwandt said that KU Bookstores were offering $3 off a T-shirt or $5 off a sweatshirt when students bought $100 worth of textbooks. Schoenwandt and Owens agreed that Orange Bowl merchandise sales were far better than sales after Kansas' victory in the Fort Worth Bowl in 2005. Owens said that sales were nowhere close in comparison. -Edited by Katherine Loeck VIRGINIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY and I'm capable of doing it, why not do it?" UNION (CONTINUED FROM 1A) CARRYING THE BANNER "People automatically assume because we have in our title, 'Black,' that that's a pre-requisite to be in Howard sat at her desk at Express Personnel Services, 1000 Iowa, on Monday. A photo of Dr. Martin Luther King with a group of civil rights leaders sat illuminated on her computer's desktop. Contributed photo Ebony Howard, fourth from right, is pictured at the Chancellor's Reception October 2007. She is with the Chancellor and representatives of the following student organizations: Black Student Union, First Nations Student Association, Hispanic American Leadership Organization and Asian American Student Union But, Howard said a few misconceptions about the group still exist. "Do I feel a personal responsibility for maintaining the legacy that was put fourth before me? Yeah, I actually feel a personal responsibility to maintain the legacy started by Martin Luther King and others," Howard said on the day America celebrates King's holiday. "But I don't think it's just a role that African-Americans have. I think it's a role for any individual who has any respect for any person's civil rights," Howard said. "You're going to maintain that legacy as well." The B.S.U. will co-sponsor the event, "Walking the Dream: Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King" on Jan. 31. The group will also host numerous events in February to commemorate Black History Month, and will be putting on Black Love week in April - a week devoted to community service events. Howard said the Black Student Union maintains that legacy through its dedication to serving the community. our organization," Howard said. "If you want to be an active participant in community service and other things that are promoting' multiculturalism on the campus, then this organization is for you." For Howard, a African-American studies and American studies major, the B.S.U. was a springboard to other organizations on campus. Howard is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., and is a tutor for SOAR - Students Obtaining Academic Resources. "Her leadership style kind of matches her personality, very outgoing, very direct," Brooks said. Howard said she credited and the students in the B.S.U. for giving "Any organization that promotes multi-culturalism and diversity is very paramount for any setting." Howard said. her the ability to branch out around the university. Edited by Nick Mangiaracina PRESIDENTIAL RACE Voters versus fans WASHINGTON — Super Bowl vs. Super Tuesday How can Hillary vs. Barack or Mitt vs. Mike get any attention when the national spotlight is on Tom vs. Eli? Four Super Tuesday states are home to huge numbers of fans of the SuperBowl New York Giants and New England Patriots: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Other states holding contests on Feb. 5 include California, Illinois and Georgia, all expensive media markets. Both have ads in northern California, where there is a high concentration of early voting. Obama is also airing ads in Arizona — concentrating in the early voting center of Phoenix — and in Missouri, New Mexico and Connecticut. Democrats Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama must first concentrate on Saturday's South Carolina primary. But as the two best financed candidates in the presidential field, they are already spending on television commercials in Feb. 5 states. Obama aides say he has the financial resources to advertise in many of the Feb. 5 states, a step he must take early because he's had less exposure there than in early-voting states such as Iowa and New Hampshire. The Republican campaigns are still trying to divine what the political terrain will look like going into Super Tuesday. For now, they must concentrate on the Jan. 29 primary in Florida, where the four leaders are packed in a cluster, according to polls in the state. The race is too unsettled to plan Feb. 5 strategy. As for the Super Bowl, campaigns are still weighing whether to buy less expensive regional spots for the game. That would permit them to address a more specific audience at a cost that is lower, though still expensive by other advertising standards. INTERNATIONAL Ain't no mountain high enough for Hillary Five hundred New Zealand and international dignitaries joined the Hillary family at a state funeral in St. Mary's Anglican Church in this northern city, while thousands gathered at big screen venues in cities nationwide to pay respects to Hillary, hailed as this South Pacific nation's greatest son. AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Sherpas laid prayer scarves on the coffin of Edmund Hillary Tuesday as thousands across New Zealand bid farewell to the Mount Everest conquerer. pas, including one woman, laid traditional prayer scarves on the coffin for "burra sahib" or big man, who had spent more than 40 years working to aid Nepal's development. The ice ax used by Hillary on his May 29, 1953, conquest of Mt. Everest with Nepal's Sherpa Tenzing Norgay also lay atop the flag-draped coffin. The enormously popular adventurer died of a heart attack on Jan. 11, at age 88. Intelligence e-mails lost WASHINGTON — Apparent gaps in White House e-mail archives coincide with dates in late 2003 and early 2004 when the administration was struggling to deal with the CIA leak investigation and the possibility of a congressional probe into intelligence failures. As the service began, five Sher- The gaps — 473 days over a period of 20 months — are cited in a chart prepared by White House computer technicians and shared in September with the House Reform and Government Oversight Committee, which has been looking into reports of missing e-mail. Waxman said he decided to release details from the White House-prepared chart after presidential spokesman Tony Fratto declared "we have absolutely no reason to believe that any e-mails are missing." Contents of the chart — which the White House now disputes. the White House now disputes — were disclosed Thursday by Rep. Henry Waxman, a California Democrat who chairs the House committee, as he announced plans for a Feb. 15 hearing. Among the periods of time for which the chart indicates e-mail is missing is a five-day span starting on Jan. 29, 2004, when the White House was dealing with the possibility of an election-year probe by Congress into Iraq intelligence failures. The White House says computer back-up tapes should contain substantially all e-mails between 2003 and 2005. However, the White House recycled backup tapes until sometime in October 2003, taping over existing data. That could mean some e-mail is gone forever if it is also missing from archives. The White House says the e-mail matter arose in October 2005 in connection with the Justice Department's CIA leak probe, in which Fitzgerald later that month obtained a grand jury indictment against Libby for perjury, obstruction and lying to the FBI. NATIONAL Racist protest leads to counter protest Police separated participants in the "pro-majority" rally organized by the Learned, Miss-based Nationalist Movement from a racially mixed group of about 100 counter-demonstrators outside the LaSalle Parish Courthouse. There was no violence and one arrest, a counter-demonstrator. JENA, La. About 50 white separatists protested the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Monday in this tiny town, which was thrust into the spotlight months ago by 20,000 demonstrators who claimed prosecutors discriminated against blacks. Chants of "No KKK" from the mostly college-age counter-demonstrators were met with a chant from the separatists that contained a racial epithet. Five of the black teens were originally charged with attempted murder, leading to accusations that they were being prosecuted harshly because of their race. Charges have since been reduced. Race relations in Jena (population about 2,800) have been in the news ever since six black teenagers were arrested in the beating of a white classmate at Jena High School in December 2006. Police from several organizations, including Louisiana State Police and at least three parish sheriff's departments, were on hand. Sniper staked up the roofs of buildings across the street from the courthouse. One of the Jena Six, Mychal Bell, 17, pleaded guilty in December in juvenile court to second-degree battery. A judge sentenced him to 18 months with credit for the 10 months he'd already served in jail. Trials are pending for the others charged. Israel eases blockade GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israel said Monday it will ease a blockade of Gaza imposed in retaliation for militant rocket attacks, allowing some food and fuel in for one day. The announcement followed a U.N. warning that international food aid to the impoverished territory may have to be suspended by the weekend. The closure imposed after a spike in rocket attacks last week cut off fuel supplies. On Sunday, Gaza's Hamas rulers shut the strip's power plant, leaving one-third of the 1.5 million people without electricity. Gas stations and many bakeries closed, and health officials warned of an impending crisis in hospitals running low on generator fuel. The cutoff of fuel prompted condemnation from aid and human rights groups. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak called Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Monday and urged him to ease restrictions. -Associated Press SQUARE PON LUVS ASSOCIATED PRESS Michael Brown, of West Monroe, La., holds a Ku Klux Klan flag as he talks with reporters in front of the courthouse in Jena, La., Monday. Brown is a self-proclaimed member of the Ku Klux Klan. 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Conceptis SudoKu 5 | | | 4 | 7 | 3 | | | 2 | | | 4 | | | | 8 | | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2 | | | 8 | | | 5 | | | 4 | | | | 5 | | | | 9 | | 7 | | 1 | 6 | | 8 | 2 | | 5 | | 6 | | | | 9 | | | | 1 | | | 6 | | | 4 | | | 9 | | | | | 7 | | | | 5 | | | | 8 | | | 5 | 1 | 6 | | | 4 Answer to previous puzzle 9 6 5 3 4 7 8 2 1 2 7 8 5 1 6 3 9 4 1 4 3 8 9 2 6 5 7 5 1 6 7 8 3 9 4 2 3 8 9 4 2 5 1 7 6 4 2 7 1 6 9 5 8 3 8 5 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 6 3 2 9 7 8 4 1 5 7 9 4 6 5 1 2 3 8 Difficulty Level ★★ SQUIRREL I MADE YOU A CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH MAYO, CHEESE, AND LETTUCE... GOSH. THANK YOU SQUIRREL. ...IT WAS DELICIOUS. 》 PARENTHESIS DAY OF THE MORE WORLD CAFE: OH NO, NOT AGAIN! GUYS' COME BACK! NEED YOU TO EEE AT! I HEAR RANNON IS PRETTY CHEAP NOW OR YOU CAN'T EAT DAY-OATS HORSES SEEM PRETTY OKAY WITH IT Chris Dickenson CHICKEN STRIP Hi, Mr. Jackson? My name is Chicken. I'm in your geology class this semester... The reason I called was to let you know I was stranded in Miami after the orange bowl and I still haven't found a way back to Lawrence. So I won't make it to the first couple of classes. I appreciate your understanding. ...Yeah, its been a complete nightmare. ROFLCOPTER Charlie Hoogner Still deciding what classes to take next semester, huh! Yeah. Man, those are TV listings. I'm still debating between DSC 24, NBC 08, or USA 06. Huh? Emily Rose Sheldon THE ADVENTURES OF JESUS AND JOE DIMAGGIO I FEEL LIKE I'M FORGETTING SOME THING. I DON'T I THINK I GOT MY TALK PAPERS DONE... THIS DOESN'T DOG ELL FOR THIS SEMESTER'S ATTENDANCE. 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. 》 HOROSCOPES Max Rinkel Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8 Today is an 8 You have another conflict between your public and private lives. You may have to attend a meeting, but get back home quickly. Somebody there needs you around. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 6 Today is a 6 Don't push for progress. Focus on security, and explain your resources. Stack up provisions for the future. This exercise always calms your nerves. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is an 8 Don't waste your money on silly things you can do without. Save it up for something spectacular you'll remember for years. Get a good camera, too. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 6 They say that if you do what you love, the money will follow. In your case, that's what's happening now. If you don't already have the perfect job, go and apply for it. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8 A confrontation doesn't need to lead to an ugly scene. The other folks have to make decisions without you sometimes. Make suggestions if you must, but don't expect them to be obeyed. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Todav is a 5 Give yourself time to think, so you don't make silly mistakes. Yes, you're under pressure. It's nothing you can't handle. You might even make it took easy. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8 Once you understand what's required, you can start making plans. Next, figure out what you can delegate, and to whom. Get everybody involved. Your team loves to play. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 6 Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7 Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 5 The more you study, the more options you discover. New questions are raised almost as fast as the old ones are answered. Expand your area of inquiry. Stash away as much as you can in a very safe place. Make it hard to get it out once you've put it in. Locked-in multi-year investments, for example, work just fine. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18) Today is an 8 You're strong and getting stronger, you so won't mind a bit of competition, will you? Don't let them catch you off guard. Be prepared. It may be especially hard to get to work on time this morning. Hopefully, you'll be able to stay late and finish the tasks. Keep from falling behind, if you can. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 5 ACROSS 1 "My bad" 5 Bream's breather 9 Intimi-date 12 Gambling game 13 Met melody 14 Pi follower 15 Auditioning 17 Yang counter-part 18 Strawberry steed 19 "Silas Marner" author 21 Bistros 24 Fiber source 25 Look lecherously 26 Trail the pack 26 Possibly will 21 Reef material 32 Comic title 33 Apes and kin 35 Macadam-amize 36 Infamous lyre player 37 Frat party garb 38 Gls' alarm clock 40 Get ready 42 Genetic abbr. 43 Skillet 48 List-ending abbr. 49 Partially mine 50 Desire 51 Affliction 52 Stench 53 Unadulterated Solution time: 21 mins. JAM LEIS FORRE ICE ARIA EVIL MESOZOC DENS SHES FORGE R OAMS P IER EGGS ME DS AMES A RE BALLS ER A ME SQUITE PSAT URN NGS GESTE ESSAY SARI PAIR ME MS MATE ISNT OATS HAL CHEZ BUSY SPY DOWN 1 Frequently 2 Rowing need 3 Snoop 4 Evening affair 5 Head over heels 6 Press agent? 7 Actress Lucy 8 Sideways 9 Binge of tears 10 Cleveland's place 11 Refuse to 16 Ph. bk. data 10 Fall behind 21 Freebie 22 Culture medium 23 Snoopy, in his fantasies 24 Support group? 26 Hernando de — 27 More than due, fewer than quattro 28 Stromboli spillage 29 "Mine — have seen ..." 31 Tend 34 Brooks or Blanc 35 Cork shooter 37 Toe tally 38 Concoct 39 "Do — others ..." 40 Combustible heap 41 Put on the line 44 Regret 45 Post-opposite 46 Khan title Solution time: 21 mins. 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Today's Cryptoquip Clue: V equals O KANSAN TRIVIA QUESTION Why I An K Log on to Kansan.com to answer! JAN ON How much is KU awarding in privately funded scholarships for the 2007-2008 Academic Year? Need a hint? studentsforku.org Answer correctly and win $25 to Hywee! KANSAS CITY KU ENDOWMENT The University of Kansas Need a hint? studentsforku.org Why I write the books I do." An Evening with Sara Paretsky KU HALL CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES The University of Kansas Lawrence Arts Center Auditorium 940 New Hampshire St. Book signing immediately following the event. SARA PARETSKY with Paul Preston and others in the field OF BLEEDING KANSAS January 22,2008 7:30 pm For more information, call 785-864-4798 or visit www.hallcenter.ku.edu Co-sponsored by the Raven Bookstore and the Lawrence Public Library. THE RAVEN BOOK STORE LAWRENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY Learn Your Own Way KU Independent Study Study and learn wherever you are Choose from 150 available courses Enroll and begin anytime 785-864-5823 www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu Check with your academic advisor before enrolling. 080794 OPINION 5A TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN COMMENTARY MTV2 blues: Forget recycled tunes; 'crank dat' music on Mass Street JAKE LERMAN I'm disillusioned with music today. I know this because of the sinking feeling I get in my stomach when I stumble upon a stream of "popular" music videos. It first hit me when I happened across MTV2 as it was knee-deep in a string of videos that reeked of high production costs. Not one of the exorbitant videos struck me as a song worth spending any large sum of money on, but because I've never been a fan of MTV or any of its other incarnations, I didn't expect much better. Still, I couldn't help but question whether there was even an audience who called this "their" music. A passing car bumping "Low" by Flo Rida reminded me that I might not be part of the majority. So there they were, samples of mediocrity gussied up and shoved in front of a camera. I know the quality of music is essentially subjective, but I was sure I had heard songs more deserving of a national highlight blasting out of doorways on Mass Street. Either way, I still wondered why some songs that seem almost generic get so much publicity and blow up on the charts while so many great artists go their entire career without the amount of attention MTV gives a song in a week. Who was deciding which songs get the airplay and which don't? Why do I need to see Akon's bare platinum-draped chest four times before I click mute on my TV? How many times do Soulja Boy have to "crank dat" before we stand up and say, "Hey, it's cranked"? After pondering these eternal questions, I came to the realization that maybe it's time for us to abandon the archaic system of pop music. Before you break out the tar and feathers, hear me out. Imagine a time when the music that we listened to was not forcefed to us through culture funnels such as VH1 or MTV, where popularity took on a more Darwinist approach and only the strong survived. In this digital age that we live in, any song you want is a click away. There seems to be an unnecessary and unfair limit to success to only the acts with overt commercial potential. By doing that, we are severely limiting the spectrum of creativity we are exposed to, a terrible injustice at best. I think it's time to cull the herd. Some of the forefathers of this industrial revival have already come, gone and made their mark. Bands such as Phish and Dispatch are well known in the minds of music-lovers despite having had minimal exposure in the major media outlets. They achieved all their success through word of mouth and the music they made. As a result, they built audiences that were devout followers and were more than happy to pay for albums and tickets to shows alike. The fact that we all know bands such as Umphrey the MeeGee even though the band never posed next to 22 proves that a grassroots system can work and maybe even bring a little integrity back to the music industry. Before you go turn on the video countdown and listen to the same recycled tunes, remember that there's a whole world of music beyond MTV Jams. Go find it. Lerman is a Highland Park, III. sophomore in journalism. MEDIOCRACY!!! PLEASE CHECK INDIVIDUALITY AT THE DOOR→ ONLY ON MTV © Tyrone Minerva 1.2008 Tyler Doehring COMMENTARY KU's new year's resolutions: Final Four, better parking JENNY HARTZ The University of Kansas is constantly looking for ways to continue its tradition of excellence that carries it down the road to success. (Academic translation: Basically, ours is bigger and better than yours). Here are some New Year's resolutions both the University and the students can do to help us better Rock Chalk Jayhawk. 1. Have our basketball team go to the Final Four. 2. Care about our football team before it starts winning. Enough said. Now, I'm not a fan of Mizzou, but I did like one of their fans' signs: "Kansas Football: a tradition since September." 3. Realize there are other sports teams besides basketball and football. Yes, we have other sports teams such as baseball, soccer and cross country, and I've even heard rumors about a competitive underwater basket weaving team. But it's not enough to merely recognize their existence. We should also support these teams with our strong fan loyalty: Win or lose, we'll still booze! At the current construction rate, by the time a project is finished, even Chancellor Hemenway will have graduated. Raising student fees to buy handicap-accessible buses is one thing, but raising fees for SafeBus is another. Not all of us get ridiculously smashed on the weekends. 4. Actually finish one of the 2 million construction projects on campus. Some of us get responsibly smashed. 5. Don't raise student fees for services not everyone uses. If it's 60 degrees outside, don't wear Ugg boots. weather. And don't even think about a mini-ski with Ugg boots. If it's cold enough for boots, it's cold enough for pants. If it's 20 degrees out, wear Ugg boots. Actually, The Kansan provides a wide variety of both on and off campus coverage and even has a Web site, kansan.com, which provides students with many ways to interact with the paper, such as adding the Free For All Facebook application, for example. Surprisingly, The Kansan contains other important news besides the latest Chuck Norris jokes. Many of the people on Wesco Beach are representing a group, running a fundraiser or trying to raise awareness about important issues. 7. Read more than the Free For All. 8. Quit giving attention to the crazy people on Wescoe Beach. There is also the Sudoku. However, raising awareness about my personal dammation does not 6. Dress appropriately for the seem appealing to me for some reason. Apparently, if I support gay people, I'm going to hell. I'm also going to hell for listening to rock 'n' roll music and for breathing. Basically, if I don't agree with them, I'm going to hell. These people are purposefully trying to provoke students because their main purpose in life is to argue with you and piss you off, or as they call it, evangelism. The best thing to do is walk away and ignore them. After all, in the end, our salvation is completely based on how many games our basketball teams wins anyway. Now, I'm an English major, but I think my mathematical logic might be right. 9. Find a way to increase parking spaces and decrease parking tickets. If students had more places to park, then there would be less students parking in the wrong lots, and therefor fewer tickets would be issued. befriend Free For All 1. Visit kansan.com and find Free For All on the homepage. I don't think anyone would have a problem with that, except maybe the KU Parking and Transit Department (motto: Dante's Inferno did NOT do us justice). They might actually on the homepage. 2. Have a Facebook? Log in. 3. Browse applications for University Daily Kansan. 4. Add application. 5. Contribute. But please, not about Ugg Boots. So, let's put these resolutions into action, grab our excellence and blaze the trail to victory. (Academic translation: But first, I'm gonna take a nap). have to start earning money through other means. Hartz is a Stilwell junior in creative writing. 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Support all KU Sports Support all KU Sports. --- --- HTML is da domb! I saw a girl at the rec running on the treadmill like she was on Baywatch (and seriously thought she looked good). I laughed internally for about 10 minutes. --- --- KU, please stop advertising women's basketball. It's a joke, seriously. If you're using HTML tags in your online Free For All comments, you've probably got some social issues at college. --- Scrubs is probably the best television I've ever watched. No, not a good move on the boy's part, but perhaps you shouldn't have been so easy. --- Yeah, quit bitching about ResNet. It's nowhere near as awful as Sunflower Broadband. Is it run by the mafa or something? --- Once you've taken your monthly raping by Sunflower Broadband, you'll miss the days when only ResNet screwed you. 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THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansan Editorial Board are Darla Slipke, Matt Erickson, Dianne Smith, Bryan Dykman and Lauren Keith. 6A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT Students commence rehearsals for Rock Chalk Revue BY ANDREW WIEBE PARTY MOVE PI awiebe@kansan.com Tom Belot, Wichita junior, and Devynn Carter, Salina sophomore, practice for Rock Chalk Revue Sunday night at the Dance Gallery, 4940 Legends Drive. The team of Pi Beta Phi and Delta Upsilon members will perform one of five shows in the annual production on March 6, 7 and 8. Katherine I neck/KANSAN For the more than 250 fraternity and sorority members involved in producing Rock Chalk Revue, balancing school, work and a social life became even more difficult Friday. Directors and cast members came together for their first rehearsals for the March 6-8 performances. For the next six weeks, a collection of cast members, directors and organizers from five fraternities and five sororities will work seven days a week to put together the 59th annual musical production at the Lied Center. "It's kind of the start of a marathon," said Ryan Staub, Wichita senior and Rock Chalk Revue executive producer. "There are 50 new cast members you have to direct in every aspect of your show. You have to start designing your set, start making your costumes and meet outside of regular practices. It's really a balancing act." STRETCHED FOR TIME Cast members face an hour of rehearsals every weekday and one-and-a-half hours each day on weekends. Directors put in even more time in order to choreograph and plan costumes and sets for their performances, said Michelle Gates, Omaha, Neb., senior and the show's executive director. Attendance to rehearsals is mandatory. If groups do not have 90 percent of their members present at a rehearsal, they are fined $200. The proceeds are donated to the United Way. Gates said the participants' tight schedules, and the fact that rehearsals are everyday, make it difficult to avoid fences for attendance. "The rehearsals are every day, and you know it's basketball season and people want to go to games and people will have a test one night or homework." Gates said. Erica Hudson, Prairie Village junior, is one of the directors for Phi Kappa Psi and Kappa Kappa Gamma's "A Write to Love." She said although the time demands were significant, being able to participate in such a distinctive event made the sacrifices worthwhile. Hudson said that directors can spend between two and three hours a day working on choreography and other aspects of the performance, in addition to rehearsals. "For me, Rock Chalk is just a break from school and the crazy life of classes," Hudson said. "It's a time where I can do what I love to do and choregraph and sing. I know it's for a good cause. It is stressful but in the end it pays off." Chad Everson, Springfield, Mo, Junior and cast member of Beta Theta Pi and Chi Omega's "Tune Town," said that despite the time demands, he enjoyed being part of the show and tried to balance school by spending time outside of rehearsals at the library. Even so, Everson said it's tough knowing there will be a rehearsal everyday. "A lot of the cast members make it fun," Everson said. "We have a really good cast this year. It's fun, but there are some days that you wish you didn't have to go out there." While the show strives to be as professional as possible, Staub said it is important to remember that all the participants are volunteers. He said although there aren't many days off, the directors and management try to make sure cast members have occasional breaks to look forward to, such as like Valentine's Day. "It it gets tough as time wears on," Staub said. "We try to give some days off here and there. Since they are volunteers working on a show, it is important to keep motivation up and keep them working toward one solid goal that everyone can unite under." BROADENING HORIZONS Directors try and ensure no cast member is forced to do something they are uncomfortable with, Gates said. However participants, especially male cast members, must be ready to do things they wouldn't normally be at ease doing because the show is made up of musicals. "The guys particularly have to step outside their comfort zones because they will be putting on costumes with sequins and most casts require them to wear stage makeup," Gates said. "I find that by the end they learn to laugh at themselves and have a good time with it." Gates said that it's not usually an issue to make changes when directors choreograph moves that cast members either aren't comfortable with or simply aren't able to do. END RESULT By the time rehearsals end and Although there was an initial period of awkwardness, Everson said male awkward members have to remember to enjoy what they are doing even if it isn't necessarily considered manly. "The choreographers are really careful about choreography dances that maintain the men looking masculine," she said. "They really try and make sure they aren't doing too many spirit fingers or anything like that." "I just try and have as much fun with it as I can," he said. "I know it's not a traditional guy thing but you just kind of have to get over it." END RESULT performances begin in early March, cast members will have put in at least 50 hours in rehearsals and other preparations. The result is a show put on by amateurs but with a distinctively professional feel, Staub said. "The most important thing about having that much practice time is due to the fact that we are all amateurs," he said. "Therefore we need that much time to work together to really turn it into such a professional looking show where everyone steps at the right time, puts their hands at the right height and sings the right note." Although cast members and directors will spend thousands of hours combined in preparation and weeks subjecting themselves to the daily grind of rehearsals, Staub said the final performances at the Lied Center make all the effort worthwhile. "It's really kind of a once in a lifetime opportunity for people that get to perform in the show," Staub said. "To finally step out on the stage in March after working on it everyday for at least an hour is a really gratifying moment." As a cast member for the last two years, Hudson agreed. She said the combination of working to raise money for the United Way and growing close to your fellow cast Participants and Show Alpha Gamma Delta and Pi Kappa Phi "Snowed Inn" Beta Theta Pi and Chi Omega- "Tune Town" Delta Upsilon and Pi Beta Pi "Singin' In the City" Delta Delta Delta and Theta Chi- "Flight of the Starquest" Pi Kappa Phi and Kappa Kappa Gamma-"A Write to Love" Cast Makeup: 50 people, 25 from each organization Practice venues: Burge and Kansas Unions, Plymouth Church, Robinson and Dance Gallery Performance dates: March 6,7 and 8. Tickets go on sale to the public on or around February 11th. demolition sale! $100 Automatically entered into Cash Giveaway when you make a purchase! The wrecking ball is coming but hasn’t hit yet! We’re still at 12th & Oread – between the old Yello Sub & The Crossing (may they rest in peace) We guarantee to have the lowest textbook prices in town! Most liberal return deadline and you don’t need your receipt! BEAT THE BOOKSTORE Buy & Sell College Textbooks 785.856.2870 in February we’ll be at our new location! 1741 Massachusetts next to bambina’s across from dillon’s CAMPUS Wi-Fi request turned down Freenet supporters disappointed with lack of consideration BY CALEB SOMMERVILLE csommerville@kansan.com Freenet recently made a proposal to the University to provide free wireless Internet access to all students. To achieve that goal, Freenet promised to give $750,000 to improve on-campus connectivity. $1.3 million for underground fiber- cabled cables for the University and $4.3 million to help improve Freenet's existing network city-wide. In this proposal, Freenet also promised phone support, tech support and a one-megabit per second (mbps) speed minimum. "I was saddened to hear that the University had turned down the proposal in such a short time frame." Joshua Montgomery, a founding member of Freenet, said the ultimate goal is to provide broadband Internet free of charge to everyone in Lawrence including KU students. wireless. Malott Hall, Murphy Hall. Haworth Hall and Summerfield Hall will have wireless access by the end of January. Myers said the Freenet proposal did not directly address the priorities of the University, which is to make all classrooms and labs wireless. J. D. HEANEY Wi-Fi club president Myers said Student Senate approved Montgomery and J.D. Heeney, Topeka senior and president of the University's Wi-Fi Club, both said the University turned down their proposal two weeks ago. The group has been working with Freenet on the KU project. "I was saddened to hear that the University had turned down the proposal in such a short time frame," Heaney said. Bill Myers, the assessment coordinator for KU information services, emphasized the fact that much of the campus is already wireless. Wesco Hall and Fraser Hall were recently made "We have very little or no cooperation from KU." Montgomery said. Heaney and Montgomery said the University turned down the offer without serious consideration. Heaney said the University did not set up a meeting with the Wi-fi Club in order to gauge student reactions. $1.3 million for a project to equip those academic areas. He also said that demand for wireless Internet all over campus, including residence halls, was not clear from the student body. Myers said that KU information services are working closely with Student Senate in order to best deliver what students want. Montgomery, said Sunflower Broadband, the primary Internet provider in Lawrence, hasn't said anything directly to Freenet. Sunflower Broadband has also recently added a free wireless service for low-income families, and Montgomery said he believes it's because of Freenet's efforts. Sunflower's Web site said a family of one earning less than $15,315 a year would qualify for the service. That means a student Patrick Knorr, Sunflower Broadband general manager, said the requirements for students might have some exceptions, but he didn't know. He said that Sunflower Broadband began offering the free wireless service because their company had not found any clients that were benefitting from Freemet's project. "We're doing this to do the right thing," Knorr said. would have to earn more than $1,276.25 per month not to qualify for the free service. JOSHUA MONTGOMERY Founding member of Freenet Freenet's Web site said that 10 percent of a paying customer's monthly fee goes to providing free service to a low-income family. "Do you ask the Humane Society what they get out of placing a puppy in a good home? No. It is their mission, and they win when they accomplish it," Montgomery said. "Do you ask the Humane Society what they get out of placing a puppy in a good home? No. It is their mission and they win when they complete it. Knorr said Sunflower's free service was not as fast as their regular service, but it was still better than DSL or dial-up Internet access. Knorr also said Freetown's premise wasn't entirely free. He said the proposal basically asked the University to pay for service. "We're the only company that truly "As a project whose goal is to build an Internet that is available to everyone, everywhere, all of the time, we win any time more people in the community get access to the Internet," Montgomery said. provides this service for free, with no strings attached," said Knorr. Freenet currently has 1,200 paying customers and hopes to increase that number to four or five thousand in the next two years. Montgomery said although the goal is to provide free service to everyone in Lawrence, Freenet doesn't have the funding to provide that service yet. Edited by Sasha Roe SPORTS KU THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN KU ANNOUNCES NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR PAGE 3B WWW.KANSAN.COM TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008 MEN'S BASKETBALL Jayhawks narrowly evade Tigers M Mindy Rickerts/KANSAN Missouri guard Keon Lawrence, forward Leo Lions and forward Darryl Butterfield watch the final seconds of Missouri's loss against Kansas. The Jayhawks beat the Tigers 67-70 at Mizzou Arena. KU goes to 18-0 after defeating Missouri in last Saturday's game BY MARK DENT ndent@kansan.com COLUMBIA, Mo. — Before Kansas took the floor against Missouri on Saturday, coach Bill Self told his team about a "crazy day in college basketball." Hed just seen North Carolina fall to Maryland, K-State surprise Texas A&M and USC win the battle of Los Angeles against UCLA. "Youd think Missouri would get their eyes wide open and think, "That could be us," said senior guard Russell Robinson. "So, it put a little more pressure on us, but we were able to handle business like we were supposed to." The undefeated Jayhawks (18-0) hardly played perfect though. They missed free throws, picked up stupid fouls, and shot below average. They looked ripe for upset. Missouri, a team of maddening inconsistency, gave the Jayhawks its best shot early in the game. They lead most of the first half, but late in the game, Mizzou pulled within three as guard Daniel Horton made some clutch shots. But, for the rest of the game, Kansas again showed it can win even when not playing at its highest level. And, for a while, an upset looked likely. As guard Brandon Rush said, "We dum play good at all. We had a lot of mental breakdowns, so it felt good to just get a win." More than a month had passed since Kansas had played a game as close. Since a tight victory at Georgia Tech, Kansas had been steam-rolling big teams like Boston College, Oklahoma and Nebraska. Each game displayed crisp passing, relentless defense and sharp shooting. The Jayhawks looked unbeatable. However, that team was gone on Saturday night. Kansas made just 40 percent PAGE 1B of its shots and down the stretch. Players whod sizzled in earlier games froze up. Rush missed 12 of 14 shots, and guards Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur both got into foul trouble. Self gave Missouri's shifting defenses credit for "The key to having a great season is winning games when you don't play like yourself." the lajhawk problems. In fact, Self said held not since Chalmers and Robinson as fast on offense all season. BILL SELF Kansas coach Kansas held on -even after some Horton heroes helped Missouri to within five. round three minutes remaining, Chalmers came up with a steal and found Rush in transition. Then, Matt Lawrence intentionally fouled him, which basically ended the game. The game ended like the Georgia Tech, Southern California, and Arizona games did. Though the Jayhawks didn't look pretty in any of these, they still won. With this victory against Missouri, Kansas is developing a pan- chant for winning—regardless if the team plays perfectly or not. It has a characteristic Self wants his team to have. "The key to having a great season is winning games when you don't play like your self." Self said. "That's going to happen nine or 10 times a year, and you have to figure out a way to go 7-2 or 8-2 in those to have a great season." Despite the victory, Kansas dropped to number two after The Memphis Tigers blew out Southern Mississippi on Saturday. For now the Jayhawks will have to settle for second. Self doesn't mind though, but Robinson thinks Kansas deserves recognition after beating its rival in a close game. "I think we're the best team in the nation," Robinson said, "but until you get out there and play that game, you don't know who's best." Edited By Nick Mangiaracina WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Kansas heads west to face Buffaloes BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com With one conference win under its belt, Kansas will now try to add a second as it travels to Boulder, Colo., to take on the Buffaloes. Colorado (12-5, 1-3) and Kansas (12-5, 1-3) both defeated Missouri for each team's only conference victory. Colorado senior forward jackie McFarland, a 6-foot-3 Derby native, has scored at least 17 points in the Buffs' four Big 12 contests this year. She ranks second in the conference with 18.5 points per game and third in the conference in rebounds, pulling down 8.1 per game. Rebounding will be the focus Tuesday The task of stopping her defensively will primarily fall to freshman Krysten Boogaard, who had one of her best performances of the year on Saturday. Boogaard finished the game with 17 points, five rebounds and three blocks. night because Colorado sophomore forward Aija Putnina also averages 8.1 rebounds each game. Early in the season, Kansas struggled on the boards. Likewise, it will take every player to nullify the Buffs' resounding rebounding. Sophomore Danielle McCray grabbed some key rebounds down the stretch against Missouri, and will need to find that groove again, as well as improve her shooting from the field. It helps, though, that no matter who they play. McCray and the Jayhawks think they have a chance to win. "A lot of teams are stepping up in the Big 12 and no one know who's going to win, that's what I love about this conference," McCray said. "It's just whoever shows up that night." Edited by Nick Mangiaracina WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Freshman sets pace for victory Tigers give Hawks first Big 12 win BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com She has shown flashes of brilliance in a few games this season, but never before was freshman Krysten Boogaard as dominant as she was in the opening minutes of Saturday's home tilt with Missouri. "Out of the gate, nobody says 'We've got to rely on Krysten.' Henrickson said. "When Danielle [McCray] struggles or Sade [Morris] struggles, everybody's looking around because those are the two that score all the time." Boogard scored 10 points, grabbed five rebounds and blocked two shots - all in the first nine minutes - to pace Kansas to a 66-60 win. its first Big 12 victory of the season. Coach Bonnie Henrickson noticed her team playing with more confidence after witnessing the freshmasters' hot start. "When Krysten scores for us early, it boosts everybody else up." Kansas forward Porscha Weddington also got into the action, engineering a 6-0 run. Boogaard received a pass almost every possession of the 15 first-half minutes she played, sometimes putting on a post move for a laopy or drawing a foul to put her on the charity strip, where she finished 5 of 7. "I said to her, 'You don't need to be fancy and you don't need to be fast. Just use your athleticism and go up and score," Henrickson said. "Those two, in particular, were fantastic in the first half." The Jayhawks' big play down low was the main reason they went into half-time 38-25, but the Tigers wouldn't take a loss lying down. Missouri came out firing in the second half to pull the deficit down to eight. From there it was a back-and-forth battle with Kansas trying to defend every Missouri advance. "I think we should have the same amount of energy as we had in the second half [for the entire game]," Missouri forward Amanda Hanneman said. "We need to come out with that fire from the get-go." The Tigers limited Boogaard to just five points in the second half, but every time it seemed they were ready to push for the lead, Kansas guards Morris and McCray hit key baskets to keep them an arm's length away. Morris finished with 10 points - eight in the second half - four rebounds and seven assists, and despite shooting a 5 for 18 from the field, McCray made her presence felt SEE WOMEN ON PAGE 6B COMMENTARY Football teams should look at coaches' abilities, not size BY THOR NYSTROM If you wanted a good meal, would it matter to you what the chef looked like? If your screenplay was being turned into a film, would it matter to you how much the director weighed? So why, pray tell, was Mark Mangino's door not knocked down by Michigan, West Virginia, UCLA or any of the other 15 schools that had coaching vacancies this offseason? One other thing about him: his trophy case now features the 2007 Big 12 Coach of the Year award along with eight separate National Coach of the Year awards. Plus, he won an Orange Bowl at the University of Kansas, for crying out loud. Because he is overweight, bald and considered at times to be surly. Because there isn't great precedent for overweight coaches ascending to the peak of college football, maybe it's best to juxtapose Mangino's plight with that of minority coaches. Last season, only seven D-1A schools employed minority coaches, less than 6 percent of total schools. This year, the number will slightly grow to eight after UCLA fired Karl Dorrell and Houston hired Oklahoma assistant Kevin Sumlin and Navy promoted assistant Ken Niumataolo. It's always good to see progress. Kudos to the athletics directors. That's neither here nor there, though, because these guys aren't bigoted. Just amazingly short-sighted. I remember what an ESPN football analyst said of the process of drafting quarterbacks, "If you are going to miss, miss big." The premise being that if you are going to make a mistake, make it on someone who has all the measurables — the height, the rocket arm, the athleticism, etc. That way, if the player is a bust, it is his own fault for not taking advantage of God-given abilities and the executive dodges all criticism. The NCAA's motto could be, "If you are going to miss, miss white and marketable." That is why Al Bohl, KU's athletic director from 2001-2003, should have received a nice fat royalty check from whatever tidy profit the football team brought in this year. Bohl, in his last major hire, swung for the fence and hit a grand slam with a coach who wasn't good looking or marketable. Instead of pleasing the boosters with a slick-talking, slick-haired hotshot, he brought in someone who speaks in clichés and hasn't been able to spike his bangs in a while. Instead, he was a coaching genius: Novel searching concept for a school winn an atrocious football program. Mangino was among the coaches who resurrected K-State from the depths as an assistant coach from 1991-98. He won the Frank Broyles Award as the country's top assistant coach in 2000 during a three-year stint at Oklahoma. Bohl had the courage to push all his chips into the middle because he saw great potential and was desperate. Which brings us to the original question: After Mangino proved he was among the country's elite coaches, why wasn't he inundated with coaching offers this off-season? Most everyone else was. Associate Athletics Director Jim Marchionny said he couldn't disclose whether a school had asked to speak to Mangino but said he had "expected more" interest Tom Keegan, Lawrence Journal-World sports editor, said he didn't know of any school that had an interest in Mangino and said he wasn't surprised that the elite schools with openings didn't come after Mangino. He said this was because the coach was "new on the scene as an elite guy." Instead of pleasing boosters with a slick-talking, slick-haired hotshot, he brought in someone who speaks in clichés and hasn't been able to spike his bangs in a while. the season at his previous job as coach for the Atlanta Falcons (Bobby Petrino). UCLA hired a coach who has had problems follow him at every stop and was essentially blackbailed from college since 2002 (Rick Neuheusel). West Virginia hired a coach who used the "n" word when referring to a player at his previous head coaching stop (Bill Stewart). And Michigan hired a guy who promptly shredded documents at his old school and is trying to dodge a contractually I'm not sure that was the case. Arkansas hired a con man, who couldn't even finish obligated $4 million buyout (Rich Rodriguez). It's pathetic. These bastions of higher learning are willing to roll the dice on candidates with character concerns for their head coaching positions but not on men with impeccable character whom the boosters' wives won't snoon after. Bohl defied a social stigma by hiring a man whose appearance seemed to suggest he couldn't motivate college athletes. Bad assumption. Paradoxically, Mangino has won by recruiting athletes whose appearances seemed to suggest they couldn't win. Prime on that list would be Todd Reesing, Jake Sharp and James McClinton. Reesing was the pint-sized Texan quarterback who wasn't even wanted by Baylor. Sharp was the Mangino won with these players because he is these players. The athletics directors at the big boys, the Texas A&Ms, the Michigan's, the Nebraskas, don't want to defy conventional wisdom because it could cost them their seven-figure salaries if it fails. It is the reason we still have Mangino in Lawrence. A. Still, a part of me wanted to see the big guy "date Cindy Crawford." This was former Utah basketball coach Rick Majerus's apt metaphor for coaching at a prestigious school. Majerus is another coach who never got the opportunity because of body issues. white running back (how many are there in football's highest division?) who, with a different skin pigmentation and bigger hometown, would have had every school in the nation after him (seriously, check out his high school stats and measurables). And James McClinton was the wrecking ball who was too small. I could go on: Bill Whittemore was too small with no arm strength. Brandon McAnderson was too pudgy. Charles Gordon was too small and slow. And Jon Cornish was too Canadian. I can't imagine what Mangino could have done with four- and five-star recruits. He won the Orange Bowl with a roster full of one-, two- and three-stars. Maybe he would have stayed that route. Those are his guys. 16 Edited by Matt Hirschfeld 4 --- 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008 MISSOURI On the flip side Senate votes to make Jayhawk game bird On Jan. 17, republican Missouri senator Dan Clemons introduced a new bill into state legislature proposing that the official game bird for the state of Missouri be changed to the Kansas Jayhawk. KANSA Missouri Senate Bill No. 971 is summarized stating, "Currently, the bobwhite quail is selected as the official state game bird. This act changes the official state game bird to the Kansas Jayhawk." Jon Goerina/KANSAI If the bill is approved, it would be legal to hunt the Kansas Jayhawk, a mythical creature, in the state of Missouri. Sophomore pole-vaulter Brittany Parker takes a look down while vaulting during the track meet Saturday afternoon at the Anschutz Sports Pavilion. The Jayhawks host another indoor track meet, the Jayhawk class, Friday. Today the Missouri Senate will assemble and there will be a second reading of SB No. 971. This legislation, if approved, would go into effect Aug. 28. NFL Bryan Wheeler But Dungy believes he can make those priorities coexist. Dungy decides to return to Colts for another year INDIANAPOLIS — Tony Dungy insists family always comes before football. The 52-year-old Dungy has spent more than half his life coaching in the NFL and became the first black coach to win a Super Bowl last season. He'd like to add to that collection next season. With his passion to coach high, his family supportive of his ambitions, and the Colts team owner intent on bringing him back, Dungy followed his heart and his family's wishes Monday deciding to return for at least one more season as head coach before turning the job over to his chosen successor, Jim Caldwell. By promoting Caldwell to head coach-in-waiting, the Colts could also keep their legacy of stability in the coaching ranks in place. The weeklong deliberation created an emotional tug-of-war for the deeply religious Dunny Associated Press terback coach for six years and Dungy's assistant head coach the last three. With the unusual succession plan in place, Caldwell also gets a new title, associate head coach. His only previous head coaching experience on the college or pro level was at Wake Forest where he went 26-63 in eight seasons. Caldwell, who turned 53 last week, has been Manning's quar- TODAY Women's Basketball vs. Colorado, 8 p.m., Boulder, Colo. TOMORROW calendar Men's Basketball vs. Iowa State, 6 p.m., Lawrence How else would you know I'm a KU fan? Get a free gift. Apply for your card during our next home game. Earn free rewards with your Jayhawk® Visa® card. Get a free gift. Apply for your card during our next home game. Earn free rewards with your Jayhawk® Visa® card. 800-222-7458 www.intrustbank.com INTRUST encourages responsible credit card spending. For credit tips, visit our website. The exclusive provider of KU Jayhawk Visa Check, Credit and Gift Cards, benefiting the KU Alumni Association. yes you can INTRUST Bank The top 25 teams in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 15, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking: Men's Basketball Top 25 Team Record Points Prev. 1. Memphis (49) 17-0 1777 2 2. Kansas (23) 18-0 1751 3 3. Tennessee 16-1 1591 6 4. Duke 15-1 1543 7 5. North Carolina 18-1 1536 1 6. Washington State 16-1 1442 8 7. Indiana 16-1 1351 9 8. UCLA 16-2 1312 4 9. Georgetown 14-2 1235 5 10. Michigan State 16-2 1175 11 11. Wisconsin 15-2 1048 17 12. Texas **14-3** **887** **19** 13. Pittsburgh 15-3 781 15 14. Vanderbilt 17-2 748 16 15. Butler 17-2 742 12 16. Dayton 14-2 567 14 17. Mississippi 15-2 529 18 18. Texas A&M **15-3** **502** **10** 18. Villanova 13-3 502 25 20. Stanford 15-3 444 NR 21. Marquette 13-4 332 13 22. Drake 16-1 313 NR 23. Xavier 15-4 230 20 24. Arizona State 14-3 182 22 25. Baylor **15-2** **173** NR Others Receiving Votes: St. Mary's 144, Clemson 136, Kansas State 120, West Virginia 90, Florida 49, Massachusetts 47, Gonzaga 32, USC 26, Rhode Island 17, Miami (FL) 15, Louisville 7, South Alabama 5, Cincinnati 5, Oklahoma 4, New Mexico 3, Mississippi State 2, Akron 2, Maryland 1, Cleveland State 1, Creighton 1 The top 25 teams in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 15, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking: Women's Basketball Top 25 | Team Record | Points | Prev. | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1. Connecticut (50) | | 17-0 1250 1 | | 2. Tennessee | 16-1 | 1192 2 | | 3. North Carolina | | 17-1 1133 3 | | 4. Maryland | 22-1 | 1101 4 | | 5. Rutgers | 15-2 | 1065 5 | | **6. Baylor** | **16-1** | **950** **8** | | 7. Stanford | 16-3 | 943 7 | | 8. California | 17-2 | 877 9 | | 9. LSU 14-3 | 858 | 11 | | 10. Duke | 14-4 | 808 12 | | **11. Oklahoma** | **11-4** | **759** **6** | | 12. Georgia | 15-3 | 603 10 | | 13. George Washington | | 14-4 555 17 | | 14. West Virginia | | 14-3 538 16 | | 15. Old Dominion | | 15-3 504 18 | | 16. Ohio State | 15-3 | 447 19 | | 16. Notre Dame | 15-3 | 431 14 | | **18. Oklahoma State** | | 16-1 378 25 | | 19. Texas A&M | 13-5 | **349** **13** | | 20. Wyoming | 16-1 | 301 21 | | 21. Auburn | 13-5 | 278 22 | | 22. Pittsburgh | 14-3 | 194 NR | | 23. Depaul | 13-4 | 177 24 | | **24. Texas** | **13-5** | **154** **15** | | **25. Colorado** | **13-5** | **98** **23** | Others Receiving Tests: Arizona State 55, Kansas State 41, Georgia Tech 36, Syracuse 32, Illinois State 26, Arkansas 14, Nebraska 24, Virginia 22, Utah 11, Michigan State 7, Iowa State 6, Vanderbilt 6, Kansas 3, Dayton 3, Minnesota 3, Louisville 3, Florida State 2, Liberty 2 Would you like to see yourself in the sports section of The University Daily Kansan? Send pictures of you and your friends playing sports or at sporting events to photoj@kansan.com for an opportunity to be in the newspaper. Make sure to send the names, hometowns and year in school for all the people in your photos. sports quote of the day -Ellis Hobbs, New England Patriots cornerback and Iowa State graduate sports fact of the day -ESPN.com "My college years weren't the best. I've been a loser for a long time on a lot of losing teams." Eleven players who graduated from Big 12 schools will play in Super Bowl XLII this year. The New England Patriots list nine players on its roster from the Big 12 while the New York Giants only have two. Headlining the bunch is former Texas Tech standout wide receiver Wes Welker, who led the NFL in receptions this season with 112. sports trivia of the day When was the last time the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player award went to someone who graduated from a Big 12 Conference school? A· A: 1981. Kansas alumnus John Riggins won the MVP award after rushing for 166 yards and a touchdown on 38 carries. Riggins led the Washington Redskins to a 27-17 victory against the Miami Dolphins in the game. -Washingtonpost.com COLLEGE BASKETBALL Rankings switch around after weekend of upsets Memphis replaced North Carolina as the No.1 team in college basketball Monday, the Tigers' first appearance in 25 years at the top of The Associated Press poll. Kansas, the nation's only other undefeated Division I men's team, moved up to No.2 while the Tar Heels dropped to fifth after their loss to Maryland. Drake and Baylor were two new entries to the rankings, joining the Top 25 for the first time in a long time. Memphis' only other appearance at No. 1 was as short as possible — a one-week stint in 1983. Although this is Memphis' first No. 1 ranking since that 64-56 loss at Virginia Tech on Jan. 10, 1983, Calipari had his teams at Massachusetts there for a total of 14 weeks over the 1994-95 and 1995-96 seasons. Drake, which came in at No.22, is ranked for the first time since the final poll of the 1974-75 season, while No.25 Baylor was last in the rankings in February 1969. This week's poll is the first major shuffling of the season as 15 ranked teams lost a game last week and three of those Texas A&M, Marquette and Miami — lost twice. Washington State moved up two spots to sixth and was followed by Indiana, UCLA, Georgetown and Michigan State. Baylor is ranked for the first time in almost 40 years and for just the third time in school history with the other in the first season the AP conducted a poll, 1948-49. Stanford (15-3) moved into the rankings for the third time this season coming off a home sweep of Arizona and Arizona State. Miami (14-3) dropped out from 21st after losses last week to Boston College and North Carolina State. Rhode Island (15-3) fell out from 23rd after last week's loss to Saint Louis, Clemson (14), which was ranked as high as 15th this season, dropped out from No. 24 after losing to Duke on Saturday. } Associated Press 1 4 --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, JANUARY 22. 2008 CLASSIFIEDS 3B KANSANCLASSIFIEDS hawkgalk KU Students' free online marketplace for stuff, jobs, housing, and more. 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Campus reps needed www.StudentCity.com or 800-293-1445. 1 4B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008 Silence of the tigers CANSAS 3 Mindy Ricketts/KANSAI Senior guard Russell Robinson pushes past Missouri forward Darryl Butterfield to take a shot. Robinson scored eight points against the Tigers. high/low Highs Darnell Jackson The senior forward quietly put together another efficient game. With 13 points on five of seven shooting, Jackson's improved his field goal percentage to 67 percentage. He also grabbed nine rebounds. Kansas' perimeter defense Missouri shot five of 28 from the three-point line, and although it looked like the Tigers were shooting blindfolded at times, you have to give credit to Kansas' team defense. The Jayhawks did a nice job of scrambling and getting hands in the faces of shooters. Kansas out-rebounded Missouri 52 to 43, and Jackson, Brandon Rush, and Darell Arthur all pulled down nine rebounds. Rebounding Lows Free Throw Shooting Kansas had been inconsistent from the charity stripe for most of season - shooting 66. 1 percent from the free throw line into going to Missouri. But after shooting a combined 30-for-34 in Big 12 victories against Nebraska and Oklahoma, the Jayhawks looked like they had tightened up their free-throw woes - until Saturday. Kansas shot 28 of 45 from the line, including seven of 14 in the first half. The Tigers' home crowd was lively at times, but the announced capacity crowd of 15,061 was late arriving – with a smattering of seats staying empty the entire game. And with Kansas holding a six-point lead with a little more than a minute left – and the game somewhat still in doubt – thousands of Tiger fans headed for the exits. Turnovers Jon Goering/KANSAN Missouri's leading scorer at 14.9 points per game, Carroll shot two of 11 from the field and one of six from the free throw line and finished with five points. 0 Mizzou Arena Crowd DeMarre Carroll -Rustin Dodd Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur rises above the Missouri defense to get a shot off during the half of the game. Arthur finished with 10 points and nine boards in 21 minutes. Jon Goering/KANSAN --- A Kansas fan tauces the Missouri student section with an orange during the final minutes of Saturday's game. The Orange Bowl selection committee selected the Kansas football team for the BCS bowl despite a late season loss to the Tigers. Jon Goering/KANSAN 2 KANSAS 4 Missouri guard Kean Lawrence ducks under the arm of sophomore guard Sherron Collins while taking the ball to the basket during the first half. The Jayhawks led the Tigers by two after the first 20 minutes. ( AS Jon Goering/KANSAN Senior forward Darnell Jackson helps a game official signal an intentional foul call on a play late in the second half of the game. The intentional foul gave the Jayhawks two free throws and possession of the ball, which helped seal the victory down the stretch. JACKIE SMITH Jon Goering/KANSAN Head coach Belf Self yells instructions during the second half of Saturday's game. Coach Self improved to 8-2 against Missouri during his career at Kansas with the win. Rush relishes Missouri's defeat Rush's glee over brother's former team loosing overshadows his subpar performance BY RUSTIN DODD Standing along the concrete nautways of Mizzou Arena on Saturday night, Brandon Rush still had one more message to send. His teammates had just sent their own message to the rest of the Big 12. With its 76-70 victory, Kansas stayed undefeated and proved to the rest of the country that it was immune to the upset bug that ravaged college basketball this past weekend. But for Rush, all those Big 12 and national implications could wait. He was more concerned with making sure he had family bragging rights over his brother - and former Missouri Tiger - Kareem. "I'm going to text him as soon as I get on the bus." Rush said. "I got 'em again." For the fourth time in five career matchups against Missouri, Rush won the upper hand on big brother's alma mater. It wasn't what you might expect from Rush in his third career game in Columbia, Mo. He made only two of 14 shots, but Rush found other ways to make sure his Jawahiers left town with their undefeated record intact. With his shot not falling, Rush drove aggressively to the basket and went to the free throw line 14 times, making nine of them. "It's a career high by far," Rush said, of his free throw attempts. "Getting to the free throw line was pretty good. I missed some bunnies too." Rush finished with 13 points and grabbed nine rebounds, with seven on the defensive end. "Some players, that's what they have to bring to the table. They have to make shots to play well," Kansas coach Bill Self said. "With him, I still think he can play well and not make shots. I'm proud of his aggressiveness and I'm proud of the way he rebounded the ball. The last two games he's had 18 rebounds, and he's getting to the foul line." Rush, who's averaging 11.7 points per game, said his two for 14 shooting performance - including zero for four from the three-point line — was the worst shooting game he's had at Kansas. "It just wasn't going down for me," Rush said. "It would rim out. It'd drop in and then come right back out." Rush, a Kansas City, Mo., native, still managed to score in double-figures for the ninth time in 10 games. The junior also showed signs that he's inching closer to 100 percent after he suffered a torn ACL in his right knee last May. Rusk skied over Missouri forward Darryl Butterfield in the first half and just missed finishing an acrobatic dunk. "I felt good," Rush said. "He didn't help uphill. I would have finished it but the ball slipped out of my hands." It was that kind of night for Rush – a night of near misses. But Rush said he was satisfied knowing that Kansas can still win with him not playing well. And Rush still had the pleasure of sending out a personalized text message to older brother, Kareem, Kareem played at Missouri from 1999 to 2002 and is now playing for the NBA's Indiana Pacers. He led the Tigers to an Elite Eight appearance in 2001-2002. "This is a big game for him, but it's also a hard game for him." Self said. "He likes a lot of people here and Mizzou was, obviously, very good to his brother." 1 1. --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008 TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008 SPORTS TRACK AND FIELD 5B Team lands 11 event titles VANDEY VEEREN Jon Goerina/KANSAN Senior pole-vaulter Kate Sultanova the bar during Saturday's track meet at the Anschutz Sports Pavilion. Sultanova won the women's pole vault BY DANNY NORDSTROM dnordstrom@kansan.com "I feel like you've gotta get the crowd involved," he said with a laugh. As sophomore pole-vaultter Jordan Scott looked down the runway at a bar suspended 5.41 meters in the air, he began to clap. As the sound of unified clapping began to pick up throughout the Anschutz Sports Pavilion, Scott made his attempt at the mark. Although Scott did not clear the 5.41 meters, the 2007 indoor and outdoor Big 12 Champion managed to take home his third victory of the season, clearing 5.26 meters. Sophomore Kirk Cooper followed Scott, placing second with a personal best pole vault of 5.11 meters. "Kirk really helped me out," Scott said. "He PRed today, which is awesome. I love jumping with my teammates." These performances were only two of many showings by the Kansas Track and Field team at the Kansas Invitational last Saturday against Tulsa University, Missouri, Wichita State and UMKC. In addition to Scott and Cooper's domination, junior Nickesha Anderson set a new Anschutz facility record in the 60-meter dash with an NCAA provisional qualifying time of 7.43 seconds. Junior Victoria Howard finished at a close second with a time of 7.66 seconds. "My goal was to run a 7.5 and I did that in the prelims." Anderson said, "Running a 7.43 tops it all. It was a great performance for me." "Victoria is a great athlete," Anderson said. "We push each other during practice, but when it all comes down to it, I run against the clock." Howard also placed first in the 200-meter dash with a time of 24.44 seconds, just shy of her 24.30 personal best time. Harmon took second with 3.68 meters. Lauren Bonds also put "It's all about getting better at one thing every day and taking out time." Senior Matt Baysinger brought the Jayhawks another victory in the 600-yard dash with a time of on an impressive show with her second victory of the year in the 3000-meter run with a time of 10 minutes, 3.21 seconds. A late burst of energy on the final lap gave Bonds a dramatic victory over Wichita State's Mica Land. Bonds said her late kick is typical of the way she likes to run, but added that she wants to be more consistent in future races. KELSEY ERB High jumper Senior Kate Sultanova, who already provisionally qualified for the NCAA Championships, won the women's pole vault with a 4.13-meter vaul. Liberty 1 minute, 11.71 seconds. "It's always nice to sleep in your own bed the night before a meet," he said. On a more serious note, Baysinger said the Jayhawk team is one of the best in the nation. "This team has tremendous potential," he said. Senior Paul Hefferon, senior Patrick McGowan and sophomore Bret Imgrund finished first, second and third respectively in the 3,000-meter run. Hefferon finished with a time of 8 minutes, 35.39 seconds followed by McGowan's 8 minutes, 40.70 seconds and Imgrund's 8 minutes, 43.38 seconds. Junior ShaRay Butler and Freshman Kendra Bradley placed second and third respectively in the 400-meter dash with times of 58.04 seconds and 58.37 seconds. Other strong performances include senior Maresia Pencil's victory in the 600-yard dash with a personal best time of 1 minute, 24.68 seconds, junior Zlata Tarasova's second place finish in the women's weight throw with a 18.79 meter throw and senior Crystal Mannning's 5.95 meter firstplace long jump. Sophomore Kelsey Erb took second in the women's high jump, clearing 1.63 meters. "It was a little bit frustrating." Erb said. "I was looking for an improvement from last weekend and it didn't happen." She stressed that the season is early and improvements will still be made. "It's all about getting better at one thing every day and taking our time," she said. The Jayhawks will have another great opportunity to improve this Friday, as they host the Jayhawk Classic, their second home meet in two weeks. "Jumping in the same place two weekends in a row is a huge opportunity," Scott said. Events will take place at Anschutz and are scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. -Edited by Katherine Loeck SWIMMING & DIVING A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z. Hawks sweep Cornhuskers Allison Ho, sophomore diver, prepares to complete a dive Saturday at Robinson Natatorium. Two pool records were broken at the meet. Team places first in every event on senior dav Lisa Lipovac/KANSAN BY TAYLOR MICHEL NYE tnye@kansan.com The Kansas swimming and diving team continued its hot streak and set records with a dominating victory against visiting Nebraska Saturday. "We came out strong with a lot of energy and enthusiasm," assistant coach Jen Fox said. "We performed above expectations after a month with no competition. Nebraska was solid. They always perform well against us." The lajhayks took first in every event on their way to a 197-99 victory against the Cornhuskers. It was the first full dual meet for the team in a month. "I'm pretty excited" Herrmann said. "I was shooting for some personal in-season bests today. To set the records was an added bonus." A highlight of the day came from junior Danielle Herrmann who set two Robinson Natatorium pool records in the 100-yard and 200-yard breaststroke events. "Danielle is one of the hardest workers on our team," senior co-captain Lauren Bonfee said. "She showed her true colors today." Junior Maria Mayrovich was victorious in three individual freestyle events, and junior Ashley Leidigh won both the 100 and 200-yard flybirds. The team recorded a sweep of the top three spots in the 1000-yard freestyle and 200-yard breaststroke, and placed first in both relay events, the 200-yard medley and 400-yard freestyle. The layhawks placed first in both diving events of the meet, the one-meter and three-meter boards, led by freshman Erin Mertz and senior Jenny Roberts. The victory was special for the Jayhawks because it came on senior day. Robinson since we've been freshmen is an honor and we went out on top" "It was really overwhelming and emotional." Bonfe said. "To swim in The team honored seniors Bonfe, Nikki Maples, Jenny Roberts, Allie Rubino and Terri Schramka before the meet. "The team and the seniors always get up for senior day," Fox said. "They were able to control emotions and have a great meet." The victory improves the team's record to 5-2. The team travels to Columbia this Saturday to face the University of Iowa on a neutral site. "This is the fastest and strongest we've been," Bonfe said. "We feel really confident going on the road and contending." - Edited by Sasha Roe I'll go with that one. It looks like a skater in a pose. Okay, ready to start. 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The Jayhawks beat the Cornhuskers 197-99. NFL Manning, Giants stand between Patriots and a perfect season on Feb.3 ASSOCIATED PRESS The New England Patriots' path to perfection has one last hurdle; a New York team of road warriors hoping for a Giant upset. Brady and the Patriots (18-0) will try to match the 1972 Miami Dolphins as the only teams to complete an undefeated season when they face Eli Manning and the Giants on Feb. 3 in the Super Bowl at Glendale, Ariz. "I think you enter the season and you're hoping to put together a bunch of great wins and you realize there's challenges every step of the way." Brady said after beating San Diego 21-12 in the AFC championship game Sunday. "To not have a letdown like most teams have — we had a few letdowns or times where we didn't play our best, but we overcame them." "We'll try to elevate our game for one last performance," said Tom Brady, the Patriots' dimple-chinned, record-setting quarterback with the model girlfriend. Standing in the Patriots' way are the Giants (13-6) and Manning — Peyton's little brother, whose moxie and leadership abilities no longer can be questioned. "We haven't been given a shot, but we're here," Manning said of his Giants, who have won 10 straight on the road — including a 23-20 overtime win at Green Bay in the NFC title game. "I think we're deserving of it." Las Vegas oddsmakers might think differently. They installed New England as a 13½-point favorite in the big game, in which New York will get another shot at destroying the Patriots' path to perfection. Brady and the Patriots are playing in the Super Bowl for the fourth time in seven years. A win in this one would rank the Patriots as perhaps the greatest champion in NFL history — Spygate a long-forgotten speed bump. In that scandal, the Patriots were fined $250,000 and coach Bill Belichick $500,000 for violating league rules by training a sideline camera on New York Jets coaches in their season-opening win. New England was stripped of its first-round draft pick next season, but the team stood by its coach. New England won 38-35 in its final game of the regular season, rallying from a 12-point second-half deficit against the Giants. The teams also played in the preseason finale, when New England won — with Brady sitting that one out. And the Patriots never wavered. "I think there's special guys on this team that have stepped up all year when they needed to," Brady said. Maybe none more than New England's record-breaking — and heartbreaking — quarterback. Brady started this special season by becoming a father for the first time as his ex-girlfriend, actress Bridget Moynahan, gave birth to their son. Brady's now dating former Victoria's Secret model Gisele Bundchen, making them gossip fodder around the world. Brady threw an NFL-record 50 touchdown passes in the regular season, with 23 of those to Randy Moss, who topped Jerry Rice's record. Brady was also the league's Most Valuable Player in helping New England score an NFL-record 589 points. When the football-hurling heart-throb got back to business, he became a cover story for other reasons. "They played great all year," Belichick said. "I'm very lucky to coach this team." Linebacker Junior Seau quickly returned the compliment: "Bill is definitely the best coach ever." And the Patriots are on the verge of making NFL history. They sure can. And they'll see a familiar foe in the Giants, whose run through the playoffs into their first Super Bowl since 2001 was jump-started by their valiant effort against the Patriots in the last week of the regular season. "Now we can look ahead," Belichk said. "That got us going, momentum," Manning said. 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But Saturday's 66-60 victory, against Missouri no less, has the team moving in the right direction once again. "Everybody was pumped up to play and really motivated," junior guard Ivana Catic said. "We had a good prep, and I think mentally it's a big deal for us to be able to pull this one off." The message didn't miss its intended targets. Despite jumping out to a 13-point lead at halftime by way of freshman center Krysten Boogaard's 12 points, the lajhawks struggled to put the Tigers away down the stretch. Even though it wasn't the ideal finish, Henrickson said it was important to get a league win and begin preparing for a trip to Boulder, Colo., to face Colorado. In spite of the 0-3 start, Henrickson said she told her players there was no shame in losing to Oklahoma State, Nebraska and Baylor. The three sit at the top of the Big 12 leaderboard at a combined 11-1 while seven teams are 1-3, including Kansas. "It feels good to get a win," Henrickson said. "The kids are excited and we'll try to build on some momentum now." "How many people are going to go to Lincoln and win this year?" Henrickson asked. "Probably not many. How many are going to go to Baylor and win? Probably not many. Who is going to beat Oklahoma State? Nobody has yet. Not to say that it was OK that we lost three games. My point was don't tank on us here. Don't lose confidence in yourselves. Don't lose confidence in each other." WOMEN (CONTINUED FROM 1B) The jayhawks didn't waste any time asserting themselves against their border rivals. In addition to Boogaard's efforts - she finished with 17 points, five rebounds and three blocks in only 23 minutes - Kansas got solid performances from sophomore guards Danielle McCray and Sade Morris. McCray contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds while Morris dropped 10 points against the Tigers to go along with a team-high seven assists. Morris said although the first three games of Big 12 play were disappointing, the Jayhawks came into Saturday's game with the mind-set that they wouldn't end the day winless. "Yeah, we were down three games but we knew Saturday is the day we get our first win," Morris said. "And plus its Mizzou, so that's going to make it that much better." McCray played a season-high 36 minutes after finding herself in foul trouble during the three previous contests. She said she made a point to stay off the bench so she could help her team get a win in the Border Showdown. "Just getting our first win helps," she said. "We have a lot of momentum going into Colorado, and its one under our belt." McCray said the win was a good first step for Kansas, and the gained confidence will be important in starting the team's big 12 winning streak tonight against Colorado. - Edited by Sasha Roe forward Jessra Johnson missed the front end of her one-and-one, and McCray was there to gobble up the rebound and take the foul. with 15 points and 12 rebounds, including two key free throws. McCray then stepped to the freewheel line with 35 seconds left and calmly sank both shots to seal the With 2:37 left on the clock, Missouri went on a 7-0 run to make the score 64-60 and it had a chance to bring it even closer from the free-throw line. However, Missouri win. The Jayhawks were excited to get their first conference win, but after the game thoughts were already turned to Tuesday night's mile-high game with Colorado. "It feels great to have our first win in the Big 12, and we just have to carry forward and make a strong push going to Colorado." Boogaard said. TENNIS -Edited by Matt Hirschfeld Williams drops Australian Open in quarterfinals MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Serena Williams slumped out of the Australian Open in a 6-3, 6-4 quarterfinal loss to third-ranked Jankovic. Williams, who was unseeded and ranked No. 81 when she won here last year for her eight Grand Slam title, struggled with her serve on Tuesday and made 36 unforced errors trying to combat Jankovic's go-for-broke game. Williams had not dropped a set in her four previous matches but looked sluggish after winning the first two games. Her usually powerful serve was broken three times in the first set and four times in the second. Jankovic served for the match at 5-3, only to be broken herself. Williams led 40-15 in the next game only to fall apart again, double-faulting to set up match point, then sending a forehand wide. "It was an unbelievable match, I am still shaking," said Jankovic, reaching the semifinals for the first time at Melbourne Park and only the third time at a major. "I came here with no expectations — it's amazing to beat the defending champion and in general a champion like Serena, it doesn't happen every day." Williams immediately went to join her sister, Venus, to prepare for a doubles quarterfinal. After taking the first two games, Williams became increasingly Her shoulders frequently drooped as the points piled up against her. sluggish and was often caught flat footed, left to watch as Jankovic's shots landed for winners or to whack unforced errors awkwardly into the net. The fans shared her disbelief, with one shouting: "Wake up Serena!" By the time sister Venus showed up, Williams had lost the first set — squandering five break points in two games and netting an easy forehand volley on set point. That seemed to kick-start her for a while, as Williams broke in the After Jankovic broke her for a 3-1 lead in the second on a stinging backhand, Williams angrily spiked her racket, earning a warning from the umpire for racket abuse. next game to get back on serve. Both women received medical treatment at the changeover, Jankovic for a persistent thigh alliment and Williams for a blister on her right toe. Top-ranked Justine Henin was to play No. 5 Maria Sharapova, the losing finalist last year, on Tuesday night. James Blake advanced to a quarterfinal match against Roger Federer with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win over Marin Cilic on Monday. Federer followed his long five-set third-round win over Janko Tipsarevic with some close calls in a straight sets win over No. 13 Tomas Berdych. "It's just a reminder that everyone's human. You can have a bad day," Blake said. BASKETBALL POSTER SERIES Look for them in conference home games against... THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Iowa State Jan. 23 Nebraska Jan. 26 Missouri Feb. 4 Colorado Feb 16 K-State Mar. 1 Texas Tech Mar. 3 POSTER SERIES IOWA BLOWS THIS YEAR... 2007 WE'RE NOT SHARING BUT YOUR RNHOLE Iowa BLOW THIS YEAR... WE'RE NOT SHARING OUT YOUR RNHOLE COMMENTARY McCray keeps KU floating 66-60 over Missouri marks first Big 12 win of the season Kansas notched its first big 12 Conference victory this season in a 66-60 battle against Missouri behind a strong day from McCray. She played 36 minutes and contributed 15 points, 12 rebounds and five steals. The performance wasn't Spiderman-flashy but it was Batman-efficient. McCray's shots just weren't falling, as she was only 5-for-18 from the field. But unlike Wednesday's 24-point defeat at Baylor, where McCray made only three buckets, she wasn't going to let a slump doom the lawhawks. BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com Kansas jumped out to a quick 13-point halftime lead because freshman center Krysten Boogaard found room to operate in the low post and exploited it for 12 points. Why wasn't Boogaard double-teamed like she said she expected? Sophomore guard Danielle McCray would make a fantastic lifeguard because she saved the lajahaws' sinking season this weekend. "We were too obsessed with McCray." Missouri coach Cindy Stein said. "We wanted to make sure that we challenged her a lot." Instead, she started looking for Boogaard. McCray tossed in two assists to the center and the offensive focus shifted to taking advantage of Missouri's pressure on her. And the Tigers did. But after they blocked a couple of McCray's shots and contested all of them, she didn't become restless or make any frustration fouls like Kansas coach Bonnie Henrickson said she had in the past. Henrickson said McCray showed growth in the game because she tied a career-high by playing 36 minutes. Last year, McCray often couldn't play that long because of conditioning issues. This year, she often hadn't lasted because of foul trouble. McCray made big shots too. With six minutes remaining, she swished a momentum-grabbing three pointer. She also made both of her free throws with less than a minute to go to make it a sixpoint game. In short, McCray did a little bit of everthing. She just had to play that long Saturday, though. This was a must-win game for the Jayhawks and without McCray, the team's star, they simply wouldn't have stood much of a chance. McCray took over at the end of the game. At one point, she snatched rebounds on four straight Missouri possessions. With the Tigers putting together a late comeback attempt, her dominance on the boards was pivotal. She tipped one rebound over the heads of three Tigers and leaped as if she were Carl Lewis to grab the rebound. "I had to do whatever it took to get our first conference win," McCray said. She knew how elusive that first conference victory was after last season's flasco, when Kansas dropped its first nine conference games. She knows that 0-4 turns into 0-5 and 0-5 becomes 'Are we ever going to win a game for the rest of our lives?' Now, Kansas is one of seven Big 12 teams currently at 1-3 in the conference and in position to fight its way to the postseason. If McCray produces like she did Saturday and gets her shot back, don't be surprised if the Jayhawks are playing in late March. 8 -Edited by Katherine Loerk THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN LOOKIN' GOOD Kansas' chances bright for tonight's game against ISU >> PAGE 1B WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 118 ISSUE 80 KANSAS 2 VOLUME 118 ISSUE 80 CAMPUS New announcer for basketball shines as voice behind the mic Lawrence native Eric Danielson grew up miles from Allen Fieldhouse. Now he's sitting courtside as the new public address voice of the Kansas men's basketball team, and is making himself heard. FULL STORY PAGE 8A CAMPUS KU reveals home page with new features The University of Kansas recently put a new home page online. University administration hopes the new features will help better show what happens at KU. FULL STORY PAGE 3A CINEMASC NOTTW ASSOCIATED PRESS HEATH LEDGER DEAD AT 28 Australian-born actor may have overdosed on sleeping pills FULL AP STORY PAGE 6A weather MUST WAKE UP. 27 3 Scattered Flurries weather.com 25 10 27 index 37 25 Light Wintry Mix Classifieds...5A Crossword...6A Horoscopes...6A Opinion...7A Sports...1B Sudoku...6A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2007 The University Daily Kansan ATHLETES WITH CHILDREN These KU athletes must find time to excel in sports and child care. BY MARK DENT mdent@kansan.com A piercing wall awakens KU track athlete Cortney Jacobs from a deep sleep. She stumulates out of bed and checks the clock on her cell phone. It's the middle of the night. A long day of track practice, classes and homework awaits her in a few hours, but the noise keeps Jacobs awake. It's Kiara, her baby. She's crying. Jacobs and boyfriend, Aqib Talib, All-American cornerback and Orange Bowl MVP, have adjusted to life with a child since their daughter was born June 22, 2007. They and other KU varsity athletes who become parents have to balance classes, child care and sports obligations, making every hectic day a test of their discipline. They must piece together money from summer jobs, savings and parent support to pay for babysitting, medical care, food, clothing and other child care expenses because the NCAA does not allow the University to provide extra benefits to athletes who are parents. Jacobs and Talib, basketball player Sherron Collins, volleyball player Paula Caten and football player Eric Butler have all discovered that with or without support, raising a child is more difficult and rewarding than competing in sports. MAKING THE CHOICE She went to tell Talib about the situation. Frightening thoughts quickly crept into Cortney Jacobs' mind when she learned she was pregnant last October. Jacobs thought she might lose her scholarship or have to drop out of school if she had the child. "I talked to Aqib about it, and the whole time he was telling me he wanted to have it." Jacobs said. "But I was upset and telling him it's not going to affect your life and all this. We had a serious conversation about it, really sat down and looked at things, and he kind of just told me everything was going to be OK." Jacobs was still afraid to tell Kansas track coach Stanley Redwine she was pregnant and continued going to practice through November. Then, during a mile time trial, Redwine pulled Jacobs to the side of the track after she was vomiting and cramping. "Cortney," he told her, "I'm not stupid." Jacobs went to his office the next day, started crying and told him everything. Redwine was supportive. He went to the Athletics Department and made sure Jacobs kept her scholarship and got an extra year of eligibility. "I just think you support your athletes," Redwine said. "It's doing what's right. It comes down to moral issues. I was just trying to do what I believe in." In the wake of Jacobs' pregnancy and reports of abortions and athletes losing scholarships at other universities, the Athletics Department created a policy in July that states the University can't revoke a female athlete's scholarship because of pregnancy. It would help such athletes extend their eligibility by one year, which NCAA rules allow. On Jan. 14, the NCAA approved legislation that would make it illegal for any college to reduce or cancel a scholarship because of pregnancy. However, NCAA rules forbid providing such considerations for male athletes who father children except for counseling, and the NCAA doesn't grant males extended eligibility to take time off for parenting. Female athletes who become pregnant also have to pay for their own medical expenses. Jim Marchiony, associate athletics director, said that the Athletics Department didn't educate athletes, male or female, about relationships, pregnancies, sexual education or child care responsibilities. He called them personal issues. SEE CHILDREN ON PAGE 4A Photo Illustration by Sarah Leonard/KANSAN POLITICS Students intern for Obama's campaign Three dog bites and a donkey chase may not sound like a fun winter break, but one student endured the pain for an experience of a lifetime. Four students traveled to New Hampshire to campaign for Barack Obama before the state's primaries, while another student traveled to Nevada. College students across the country are contributing to Barack Obama's campaign by participating in internships. FULL STORY PAGE 3A RESEARCH Legislators visit Institute promote research Dole Center facility gives tour to 16 representatives Sixteen Kansas representatives took a tour of the University of Kansas' Life Span Institute yesterday to raise awareness of the research the Institute conducts. FULL STORY PAGE 8A 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 23. 2008 quote of the day "Call me a joker, call me a fool. Right at this moment I'm totally cool." Billy Joel fact of the day Heath Ledger was the first non-American to play "The Joker" in the sequel to the 2005 box office hit, Batman Begins, called The Dark Knight. most e-mailed -http://www.tv.com Want to know what people are talking about? 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Cocktail waitress. I did it for years, even when I was in college, I hated it. My mom made me do it when I was in high school when I didn't think I wanted to go to college. What's currently in your CD Player? Favorite KU Tradition? Michael Jackson's Greatest Hits and Justin Timberlake. I don't know if this counts as a tradition, but Allen Fieldhouse. When I saw it for the first time it was magical. — Edited by Patrick De Oliveira NEWS BRIEF Oscar ceremony to go on even with writers' strike BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — "No Country for Old Men" and "There Will Be Blood" led with eight Academy Awards nominations each Tuesday, among them best picture and acting honors for Daniel Day-Lewis and Javier Bardem — but it remained in doubt whether any stars would cross striking writers' picket lines to attend the ceremony. "No Country for Old Men" and "There Will Be Blood" will compete for best picture against the melancholy romance "Atonement," the pregnancy comedy "Juno" and the legal drama "Michael Clayton." Awards show have become casualties of the strike by writers, whose union leaders say they will not allow members to work on the Oscars. Nominees already are saying they would stay away in support of writers if the strike lingers until Oscar night Feb. 24. On strike since Nov. 5, the Writers Guild of America refused to let its members work on the Golden Globes, which prompted stars to avoid the show in solidarity. If guild leaders follow through and refuse to let writers work on the Oscars, it would leave nominees and other celebrities forced to choose between attending the biggest night in show business on Feb. 24 or staying home to avoid crossing picket lines. Even if the strike lingers, Oscar organizers insist their show will go on, with or without writers. Associated Press Flowers blooming for Brazilian Carnival ASSOCIATED PRESS The worker is carefully handling the flower with a tool. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the activity. A man works on a float at the Imperatrio Leopoldine samba school in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday. Each year, the samba schools employ thousands of seamstress, painters, designers and musicians to work on the preparation for the Caravival maracle. POLITICS Fred Thompson gives up on White House dreams ASSOCIATED PRESS NAPLES, Fla. — Republican Fred Thompson quit the race for the White House. on Tuesday after a string of poor finishes in early primary and caucus states. PETER HARRY Thompson's fate was sealed last Saturday in the South Carolina primary Thompson third in a state that he had said he needed to win. Carolina primary, when he finished Thompson placed third in Iowa and South Carolina, two states seemingly in line with his right-leaning pitch and laid-back style, and fared even worse in the four other states that have held contests thus far. Money already tight, he ran out of it altogether as the losses piled up. Thompson exits the most wide open Republican race in half a century; three candidates each having won in the six states that have voted. In Florida, John McCain, Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani are battling for the lead ahead of its Jan. 29 primary, while Mike Huckabee evaluates his next steps amid money troubles. Despite initial impressions that Thompson could garner strong conservative support, it never materialized. He never won backing from more than one in five conservatives in any of the earliest primaries and caucuses. His showings were similarly weak with white born-again and evangelical Christians. on the record Two cases of beer valued at $30 were stolen from the Kwik Shop on 23rd Street. Two different reports were filed detailing criminal damage to mailboxes and a bush. Total damage reported was $350. KU1nfo daily KU info This Friday is "Late Night at Robinson Gym" sponsored by SUA. There will be a Dodgeball tournament, Basketball, Volleyball, etc., plus free pizza, drinks and prizes. For details, check out www.suaevents.com. on campus The workshop People Admin Hiring Manager Training will being at 8:30 p.m. in 31 Carruth-O'Leary. The workshop EndNote: Libraries and Databases will begin at 9 a.m. in the Anschutz Library Instruction Center. This workshop is presented by KU Libraries Instruction Services. KU Libraries Instructional Services will present the workshop Blackboard Strategies and Tools at 9 a.m. in room 6 of Budiq Hall. 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Contributed by Amanda Applegate Langton endured being followed by a donkey and three dog bites on his winter break trip to New Hampshire where he campaigned for presidential candidate Barack Obama. Langston was one of four members of KU Young Democrats who traveled to New Hampshire along with another student who went to Nevada to help with Obama's campaign. Obama is the only presidential candidate who has an official student branch where students can get internships to help with campaigns. These internships and a newfound belief in a political campaign led these students to far-away states during break. Once the group reached New Hampshire, Langston and Applegate Langton, Wichita senior, flew north on Jan. 2 with fellow students Amanda Applegate, Wichita junior, Clarissa Unger, Colby junior, and Michael Gray, Buhl sophomore, all of whom paid for the week-long trip with their own money. were stationed together in a rural area near Exeter, N.H., while Unger and Gray were placed in two other towns. OBAMA HOPE for AMERICA VOTE OBAMA in 08 "I wasn't sure what to expect," Applegate said. "I've done a lot of campaigns and door-to-door work, but the rural area was different." She and Langston phoned residents of the area and also went door-to-door. They encountered many college students, some of whom were new to politics. "Students who usually campaign are politically-oriented," Langston said. "They're coming out of the woodwork to help us." Unger was stationed in Derry, N.H., and worked with students from California, Washington, Mississippi, New York and many New England states. She said she was amazed with the number of students from all over the country, but credits it to Obama's appeal to young people. "He listens to college students," Unger said. "He encourages them to get out and vote." Gray was stationed in Londonderry, N.H., for most of the trip. Although Gray is passionate about politics, his future in medicine "My future career is going to be dictated by the next president," Gray said. was another reason he decided to help the campaign. Meghan Daniels, Long Beach. Calif., sophomore, wanted to campaign in Iowa but couldn't because she was going home to California. Instead, she drove five hours to Las Vegas to intern with Obama's campaign. Marc Langston, Wichita senior, and Amanda Applegate, Wichita junior, do visibility for the Obama campaign in New Hampshire. The pair was placed in internships exeter, N.H., for the week of Jan. 2 to Jan. 9. Daniels, who wants to help with campaigns as her profession, saw helping with the campaign as a precursor for her future career. "I got a feel for how a campaign works," Daniels said. "Idn't ever worked longer than a 12-hour day before this." College students such as these are changing the tides of this election, said Mary Christine Banwart, a professor of communications studies who specializes in political campaign communication. "The interest college students have in this election is exciting and unprecedented for at least the past two decades," Banwart said. Langton said that college students are disrupting normal politics and are the focus of this campaign. "College students are making candidates who would normally win, lose," Langston said. Unger said she feels Obama has the ability to unite and engage people who have never before been interested in politics, particularly college students. "I never expected to get this involved in this campaign," Unger said. "I feel like I owe it to Senator Obama. He seems very real to me, not like a normal politician." —Edited by Matt Hirschfeld CAMPUS Home page redesign focuses on interactive features for students BY CALEB SOMMERVILLE csommerville@kansan.com The University of Kansas unveiled a new home page on Jan. 16, just in time for the new semester. The redesigned home page has some of the same features as the old site, such as e-mail, Blackboard and "A-Z" links. However, it now features a new design and a scrolling slide show called a "billboard", which features large pictures and links about various news stories. Todd Cohen, director of University Relations, said that the new home page was six months in the making. He said the old home page was unique, but not dynamic or interactive enough. "The web evolves very quickly." Cohen said. Although Cohen would not comment on the cost of the new home page, he said that a group designed it internally at University Relations. The group began with a calendar that eventually evolved into the billboard feature. Cohen said that they were trying to give every feature story video and audio components, but that aspect of the home page is still evolving. He hopes that eventually every story will have several multimedia parts, and that the main page will have built-in video and audio. A story about student volunteer work in New Orleans' 7th Ward is the most multimedia-heavy story up right now. It can be accessed by clicking on the "Archive" link on the bottom-right of the page. According to the University's Web site, the billboard will feature eight multimedia news stories that visitors can navigate through. The stories will follow general themes such as campus beauty, outreach, diversity, research and major events on campus. Cohen said the new home page was designed to help prospective students be able to see themselves at the University. The visual identity Web site also states that the new home page is designed to give a better idea of what happens at the University day to day. According to the Web site, "the goal is to create a sense of place—a place current students, staff and faculty can be proud of and a place that prospective students, staff and faculty will want to be." The redesign only affects the home page. All lower-level pages. like departmental pages and news releases, will still follow the old KU template. The home page was released on the same day the KU e-mail servers went down, but Cohen said the two events were not related. "It was just a weird coincidence; an unfortunate coincidence," Cohen said. Two KU students said they liked the new home page. "I was only on there for like 10 seconds, but it's fine by my standards," said Jeff Close, Prairie Village senior. things from other students. Jill Asleap, Overland Park sophomore, said the new homepage was different, but still had all the same links. He also said he's heard good She said she also liked the new billboard feature. "I like the pictures. They have some pretty ones on there," Aspleaf said. Cohen said a digital media group within University Relations puts the feature stories together, but that they are also open to ideas. — Edited by Patrick De Oliveira THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS January 23, 2008 SENATE ABWA Meeting Welcome Back! Tuesday, January 29th @ 7pm Alderson Auditorium (4th floor Kansas union) Casual Dress New & returning members-- come hear about what ABWA has in store for the Spring semester! Food & Prizes!!! Association's General Meeting Tuesday, January 22 @ Burge Union (Courtyard Room), 7:00pm Vietnamese Student Adam McGonigle - 785-864-3710 amcgonigle87@yahoo.com - We will discuss about our Big Vietnamese New Year's Celebration (TET), which will be on February16,2008 · Come join us in need of preparation for different acts, performances, skits, and fashion · Food and drinks will be served · Hope to see you all there If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by joining our Facebook organization: KU VSA 2007-2008 Contact Adam McGonigle for information regarding the many great opportunities available. Check out Student Senate for a great way to be a leader on campus. Looking for a way to get involved this semester? Not sure where to start? --- The Board of Class Officers Calls for nominations for the C. L.A.S.S. Award Citation for Leadership and Achievement in Student Services The CLASS Award was established by the Class of 1987 as a gift to the University of Kansas. It is awarded annually to an unclassified staff member in Student Success for distinguished achievements in student services, commitment to the needs of KU students, and contributions to the welfare of students at the University. Nomination forms are being emailed out and can be found in the Student Involvement and Leadership Center as well. They should be dropped off for the Board of Class Officers (BOCO) at the Student Involvement and Leadership Center, 400 Kansas Union, or can be emailed to boco@ku.edu. They are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, January 25, 2008. The recipient of the 2008 CLASS Award will be announced Saturday, February 16, 2008 at the Men's basketball game between KU and Colorado. If you have any questions please contact: Ryan Northup - BOCO President - kuryan85@ku.edu or Katie Goron - BOCO VP of Awards - ktldy15@ku.edu THE UNIVERSITY TRAIL KANSAN 4A NEWS CHILDREN (CONTINUED FROM 1A) WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008 DELIGHTFUL DAD While the choice to have the child belongs more to women than men, men have to decide whether they're going to help care for the child. The law requires that they at least provide financial support. There was never a choice in the mind of KU basketball guard Sherron Collins. From the moment his girlfriend, ReQuiya Aguirre, gave birth to Sherri mari on April 6, all he wanted to do was hold his son and take care of him. He didn't have that opportunity with his first child, Sherron Jr. Sherron Jr. born in June 2006, lived only 10 days after being born four months premature. Collins displays his fatherly devotion on the underside of his right forearm. One tattoo reads "Sherr'mart" in cursive letters. Underneath, another tattoo features two hands folded in prayer above the words "R.I.P. Sherron Ir." Whether he's in the classroom or in Allen Fieldhouse, Collins looks at the tattoos whenever he needs motivation. "I if fail," Collins said, "I fail not only myself, I fail Sherr'mari, too. I take a lot of things more seriously, too. I do everything because I want my child to have a good life and think good of his dad." Although Sherr'mari lives with his mother in Chicago, Collins said Kansas coach Bill Self had been supportive, letting him visit Chicago every other weekend in the spring and summer. Aguirre and Sherr'mari have already visited Lawrence six times since school started in the fall. Collins holes up with Sherr'mari in his room every time his son visits. The two are nearly inseparable. When they are in Chicago, Collins said he talked with Aguirre on the phone every day to find out how Shermari was doing. Although Shermari can only say "da-da", Collins still talks to him. He even turns on the speakerphone so that Brady Morningstar, sophomore guard and Collins' roommate, can hear Sherm harper holder "da-da" over and over. "He loves his son so much," Morningstar said. Collins regrets not being around every day to see Sherm man, but he said he was doing the best job he could to take care of him. "My morn tells me he his of the hup preset babies she ever seen," Collins said. GIVING UP THE GAME A few weeks before his high school graduation, Eric Butler's girlfriend, Chantel, gave him some shocking news. She was pregnant. "Oh crap." he said. All of a sudden his financial freedom, football scholarship and youth were gone. "Oh crap" was right. But Butler didn't stay down for long. He grew up. He went to great lengths to be a father for his daughter, Anelina. "That would be the biggest thing to achieve right now- to get to the NBA, to take care of my child." SHERRON COLLINS Sophomore guard Butter gave up his football scholarship to Northwest Missouri State, got a job and attended DeVry for two years. He could finally play again in 2003 and joined the team at Avila College before walking on at Kansas in 2005. He recorded two sacks and played in all 12 games as a defensive tackle that season. Butter wanted to play as a senior in 2006, but the NCAA ruled him ineligible because he had been enrolled in college for five years. He challenged the NCAA, saying he took time off to take care of his child, but lost the appeal. Football never turned out the way Butler wanted, but he has no regrets. Below: Paula Caten and her husband Brad Sread read with their daughter Paola at their house in Olate. Paola has been in America for almost two years. Right: Sophomore guard Sherron Collins holding his son Sher'mart. Sher'mari was born in April 2007. Eric Butler-Butler married Chantel, the mother of his child, three years ago. Sherron Collins- He doesn't have any plans for marriage yet, but he loves his girlfriend, Re'Quiya Aguirre, and said he wants Sherrar marry up in a two-part household. playing for Barton County Community College, for two years. He works for Sprint in Overland Park. Cortney Jacobs and Agib Talib- The two are "basically living to- gether" in the words of Jacobs. They plan on staying together but have no immediate plans for marriage. AUTHORIZED EDITOR Going to the Chapel. Paula Caten - Cateen's relationship with the father of her daughter didn't work out. She's been married to Brad Settle, a man she met while Here's what the featured athletes plan on doing for marriage: Sarah Leonard/KANSAN PARK He said it was important to care for his girlfriend and daughter. "If things didn't happen the way they did, I wouldn't have turned out to be the person that I am now," Butler said. A cover from a 1998 Sports Illustrated showed a small child sitting down with a basketball. 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After Caten made her decision to have her baby, she had to make another important one. She could give up volleyball and get a job to support Paola, her baby daughter, or she could move to Kansas, where a friend was playing at Barton County Community College. Caten headed north after her parents agreed to care for Paola in Brazil until When Caten informed her coach, he told her to get an abortion even though abortions were illegal in Brazil. Caten objected to this because of her beliefs and had her child. She wasn't allowed to return to the team. she could bring her to America. Although no studies have been conducted about how many athletes take care of their children, anecdotal evidence suggests that not all athletes are responsible fathers. Living in Carbondale, Ill., Randle is far away from his two children, who live with his girlfriend in Wichita. He said he was only a semester away from getting a degree and talked to Niah, 5, and John Ir. . 2. every day. Another athlete with children, former Jayhawk running back John Randle, had six run-ins with the law while he attended Kansas. Randle transferred to Southern Illinois, where he just finished a successful senior season with the Salukis. His team made it to the Division 1-AA semifinal. Former KU basketball forward C.J. Giles seemed primed for a break-out year last season as a junior before Self suspended him. Word soon came out that he owed more than $4,000 in child support to Laura Bender, the mother of his son Jaiden. Bender told the Lawrence Journal-World that Giles had seen their 1-year-old son only four times. Giles' Kansas career abruptly ended when Self dismissed him from the team after police charged Giles with battery. He transferred to Oregon State but played for only a month before getting kicked off the team this week. "They have to know that I'm here for them and not running out on them." Randle said. "I tell them I'm at school and trying to do a good thing. I explain it to them as much as can." LONG-DISTANCE LOVE Long before she made the trip from Brazil to Lawrence to play volleyball, Paula Caten, then 17, made a journey to the doctor in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She was playing for a semi-pro volleyball team at the time and went to the doctor after frequent vomiting. The doctor said she was pregnant. The journey wasn't easy. When Caten's coach picked her up at the airport and drowned her to Barton County, she started crying uncontrollably the second she stepped out of the car. The tears continued regularly for two months. She missed Paola. And with rules that prevented students living on campus from living with their kids, Paola wouldn't be able to come to America anytime soon. "I was like, I don't want to be here," Caten said. "This was crazy; this was stupid." After a year at Barton County, Caten raised enough money from working in the cafeteria to fly back to Brazil. She finally had the opportunity to develop a relationship with her daughter. Caten took Paola to parks, spent the little money she had on her and never stopped holding and hugging her. With a newfound confidence from being around her daughter in Brazil, Caten started playing volleyball at Kansas in 2004, two years after enrolling at Barton County. The tears had stopped by then. Paola was growing up in a good situation with Caten's parents, and Caten decided she would continue to live away from her daughter so she could focus on getting her degree in communications studies. That decision paid off. She was a 4.0 student and two-year starter for a KU team that played in the NCAA volleyball tournament both years. Caten brought Paola to Lawrence to live with her after graduation, and she now lives with her daughter and husband in Olathe. Paola is happy to finally be around her mother all the time. As Caten sat in the kitchen of her home, 6-year-old Paola, who had just finished dinner, ran up to her mother, smiled and declared: "Mom, you made yum food." Talib worked out every morning with the football team before going to class during the season. Then he met with defensive back coaches and practiced for three hours before he went home. Home meant homework and playing with a child at the same time. Jacobs' days are nearly the same. Practice. School. Homework. Child. All athletes with children have to find time to excel in all four of those categories. It's hard work. Butler remembers waking up before dawn and not getting home until after 7 p.m. "I never relaxed?" he said. "With football, it was a full-time job and school, too. It was like you're working two full-time jobs, and you have to go home and work with the child, too." With that kind of a schedule, a job is not realistic, even though athletes could use the money. "All the girls would go out to places on Friday nights," Caten said, "and I have to stay home to save money. They'd call me Grandma." Athlete parents try to make ends meet on cash from past savings, summer job opportunities, help from their parents and the $35 per day allotted to athletes for food by the NCAA. It costs parents, on average, $11,000 to raise a child the first year of life, according to the online magazine Parenting Weekly. Mom and Dad help out the new moms and dads by donating time and money to help their children and grandchildren, Jacobs and Talib hire baby-sitters now, but earlier this fall, Talib's mother spent a month living with them and helping take care of Kiara. breaking back Cortney Jacobs took fifth place in the 400 M run at the Jayhawk Invitational last weekend with a time of 59.65 seconds. It was an improvement from the time she ran in the same race in a meet in early December, but she is still trying to regain the speed and conditioning that made her one of the best sprinters in the Big 12. "Sometimes in track, I'm like 'Oh my gosh why did I allow myself to get pregnant?' Jacobs said. "It's hard and there are milestones in the road, but you'll get over them." All of the athletes interviewed said their parents helped them after the initial disappointment they felt when they found out their son or daughter was going to have a child. Caden's parents raised her daughter in Brazil when she was at school. Jacobs' parents send her money. Collins gets financial help from his mother, grandmother and uncle. For Talib and Collins, raising their children could become affordable because of the prospect of an NFL or NBA career. Now that he's declared for the NFL Draft, Talib is assured of a lucrative deal and fewer financial problems if he is selected in the second round, where he is currently projected. Collins is the 32nd best pro prospect in his class, according to NBADraft.net. The NBA has been his life-long dream. "That would be the biggest thing to achieve right now — to get to the NBA, to take care of my child," Collins said. "Held have no worries and wouldn't have to ask for anything. I wouldn't even be doing anything for me. I'd be doing it all for Sherr'mari." PROUD PARENTS Moms and dads sat at the small desks near their children on the first day of school for Angelina Butler's preschool class. It's likely all the parents were a little uncomfortable squeezing into the tiny chairs, but their awkwardness was minor compared to what Eric Butler felt because of his 300-pound frame and youthful looks. "I'm sitting here, man, and I'm barely 20-something years old." Butler said. "She's in preschool already, and I sitin' in the classroom with all these parents who are 35-plus. It was weird." He thought every eye was on him. Weird, but rewarding. Butler said the first year or two of raising Angelina was rough. Now he doesn't know what he'd do without her. Paola and Caten are nearly inseparable once Caten gets home from work. Collins is counting the days to the next time he can spend some time with Sherrmari. Jacobs is getting ready for what she hopes is a successful comeback season in track and still spends all of her spare time with Kiara. Talib is preparing for NFL Draft workouts, Jacobs said Talib insisted he gave her and their daughter everything they would need to be happy. They didn't plan on having Kiaara; none of the athletes planned on having their children. But they did, and their children changed their lives. "When she smiles," Jacobs said of Kiara, "that's one of the best feelings to just touch and play with your little child. It's a lot of stress and a lot of work, but it all pays off. When I'm upset, have had a bad day and don't want to talk to anybody, I just see her and I'm in a lot better mood." 图 5-19 图 5-20 图 5-21 图 5-22 Edited by Dianne Smith University Dance Company AUDITION Thursday, January 24 • 7 pm Studio 242 • Robinson Center NO SOLO MATERIAL REQUIRED SENATE STUDENT SENATE THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS 5A KANSANCLASSIFIEDS AUTO STUFF FOR NEW PHONE 785.864.4358 JOBS LOST & FOUND ROOMMATE SUBLEASE FOR RENT SERVICES CHILD CARE TICKETS CLASSIFIEDS@KANSAN.COM TRAVEL AUTO 1998 Toyota Corolla CE Auto. Blue. 117K miles. Clean title Looks and runs great. Mechanically Sound $3700 OBO. uoamglm@gmail.com hawkchalk.com/forsale/89 Subaru AWD Legacy L Sedan, 2002, auto immaculate condition, brand new tires, hunter green, 83K highway miles, $8,900. call (785) 838-8584. 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Conceptis SudoKU Conceptis Sudoku By Dave Green | | | | | 8 | | | | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | | | | 2 | 6 | 1 | | 9 | 4 | | 1 | | 6 | | | | | 7 | | 3 | | 9 | | 8 | | | | | 3 | | 1 | | 2 | 1 | | | | | | 4 | 7 | | | 6 | | | | | | 8 | | | | | 5 | | | | 2 | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | | 1 | 7 | | 8 | 5 | | | | | | 9 | 1 | 5 | | | | Answer to previous puzzle 1/23 Difficulty Level ★★★ 5 1 8 4 7 3 9 6 2 9 7 4 2 6 5 8 1 3 3 2 6 9 8 1 4 5 7 4 8 3 1 5 2 6 7 9 7 9 1 6 3 8 2 4 5 6 5 2 7 9 4 3 8 1 2 6 5 3 4 7 1 9 8 1 4 7 8 2 9 5 3 6 8 3 9 5 1 6 7 2 4 >> THE SEARCH FOR THE AGGROCRAG True Smile Dude How you your body? Awesome!! True Story Dude... how was your bus? Awesome! I went to Germany! There were tons of hot girls, and the beer was 500,000 chup! It was awesome! I worked at a meat packing plant. My man's beef form was interracted by camels... NICK MCMULLEN 》 SQUIRREL I CHALLENGED MY PSYCHIATRIST TO A DUEL. I BET HE WAS THRILLED. HE SAID THAT A DUEL WOULDN'T RESOLVE ANY OF MY 'ISSUES' I THINK HE'S A COWARD. WES BENSON ENTERTAINMENT Australian-born Ledger found dead ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday at a downtown Manhattan residence, and police said drugs may have been a factor. He was 28. The Australian-born actor was nominated for an Oscar for "Brokeback Mountain". He most recently appeared in "I'm Not There", in which he played one of the many incarnations of Bob Dylan. NYPD spokesman Paul Browne said Ledger had an appointment for a massage at the apartment, believed to be his home. The housekeeper found him dead at 3:26 p.m. Ledger was to appear as the Joker this year in "The Dark Night," a sequel to 2005's "Batman Begins." Ledger grew up in Perth, and began doing amateur theater at age 10. At 16, he moved to Sydney to pursue an acting career. After several independent films Ledger moved to Los Angeles and costarred in "10 Things I Hate About You." Offers for other teen flicks came his way, but Ledger turned them down, preferring to remain idle than sign on for projects he didn't like. ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO E CINEMA SO OT THERE PMNOT TH GAN Actor Heath Ledger attends a special Cinema Society and Hogan hosted screening of "I'm Not There" at the Chelsea West Cinemas, in this Nov. 13, 2007, file photo in New York. A New York Police department spokesman said the actor Heath Ledger was found dead at a downtown Manhattan residence. >> HOROSCOPES 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. 》 HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8 Today is an 8 You're in an awkward position, when you're trying to be two places simultaneously. You may be tempted to cancel both those appointments, and do something more fun. You might get away with it, too. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 5 To the casual observer, it may not look like you're doing much. Actually, you're saving, which works very well for you. It's not easy. Save up, so you can spend. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today is a 9 There's a bit of confusion, as you have to choose between two attractive options. Don't worry, you can have one now and the other one later. Set your priorities. Don't waste another minute, even if you're sort of nervous about trying the Unknown. Either admit you're doing what you love or put in the correction. Choose it or change it. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a 6 LEO (July 23-Aug.22) Today is an 8 You're very attractive now, so don't waste all your time on business. Set aside a healthy chunk of it for pleasure, too. Today is a 4 Don't be hasty. Think about all the possible consequences. Everything will turn out all right, by the way. Knowing that doesn't give you an excuse to take wild risks. Make a wise choice instead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 4 LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8 Social activities interfere with your private time. Keep everybody in communication and minimize the problem. Make it one big party. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 5 Extreme caution is advised, if you're going to win the game. Traditional skills are important, of course, but creativity gives you the edge. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is an 8 News from far away provides calming reassurance. Others seek your advice and you're able to help them solve a problem. Thanks to your participation, all ends well. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 6 Keep your financial situation a secret, even from yourself. Don't think about the money you won't let yourself spend. Pretend you've already spent it. Show polite restraint with a person who thinks he or she knows it all. Only make corrections when you're sure you're right. Have the facts at your fingertips. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is an 8 PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Todav is a 4 If you can get the job done, under adverse conditions, you'll make an excellent impression on the authorities. Give it your best shot. GRE LSAT™ GMAT™ TEST PREPARATION That’s Right on Target. KU CONTINUING EDUCATION The University of Kansas Register early! Save $100! Spring and summer test preparation classes now enrolling. www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu (keyword; testprep) 785-864-5823 ACROSS 1 Try the tea 4 Carvey or Delany 8 Cut down to size 12 Bill's partner 13 Smell 14 Trevi toss, once 15 Render speechless 16 Homeowners' expenses 18 Disney deer 20 Total 21 Organic compound 24 Business bigwig 28 And 41 Archi-medes' device 43 In the vicinity 44 Brillo competitor 46 Forbidden 50 Message transmission method 55 Samovar 56 Diamond Head site 57 Hebrew month 58 Moment 59 Support 60 Nurse's trayload 61 Weeding tool DOWN 1 Wound cover Solution time: 21 mins. 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Yesterday's Cryptoquip: WHEN SOMEONE CREATES FLEECY, DOWNY CLOTHING, MIGHT ONE REFER TO HIM AS A SOFTWEAR DESIGNER? Today's Cryptoquip Clue: N equals U DUFG EOXD IWN FUYY RWXDMWTI NJ UZT MDCOZ EW EUYH, O CUEGDP IWN UPD KANSAN Log on to Kansun com to answer! How much is KU awarding in privately funded scholarships for the 2007-2008 Academic Year?4 Answer correctly and win $25 to Hyvee! Need a hint? studentsforku.org KANSAN.COM KU ENDOWMENT The Endowment of Business late night at robinson friday, january 25 robinson gymnasium Volleyball late night at robinson friday, january 25 robinson gymnasium 8 pm - 1 am featuring a dodgeball tournament register your team of six by 8:30 pm jan. 25, play begins at 9 pm other events include: 4-square, knock-out, volleyball, basketball, inflatables, food, drinks, and more! SUA www.suaevents.com Volleyball Pizza Basketball BASKETBALL SUR SAN 608 OPINION 7A WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN COMMENTARY Natural herb flavors students' day For students seeking non-alcoholic alternative, Kratom tea provides all that is needed to have fun, stay warm HAILEY OSTERHAUS Every time I walk outside into freezing temperatures of winter, the cold seems to grab hold of me and slam me right back inside of my apartment where I can thaw my frozen body. It's pathetic to see how much time I spend at home on the weekends because of the weather, but I've found a solution for my reclusive state, and it's called Kratom tea. It seems a little silly, but what I absolutely love to do is stay inside with a couple of friends and drink tea instead of going to a house party where everyone is uncomfortably packed inside trying to stay warm. But these tea parties that I have don't consist of crumpets and old British women surrounding a table with gossip stories. In fact, these parties are nothing like that because after about two strong cups of Kratom tea, one will become very chatty and energetic. As the consumer's body loosens up, so does one's attitude, and then a vibe of euphoria is spread thick over the whole tea party. It's a positive experience for anyone that drinks it, and I'd drink it over alcohol any day, especially when it's cold outside. Depending on the dose, a small amount of Kratom is considered a stimulant, and when high dosages are consumed it is supposed to be sedating. I've read that drinking Kratom actually alleviates opium and pain killer addictions and is also used to cure fevers and headaches. Also, it motivates people to be active and increases energy. This herb originated in Thailand, and many workers and farmers would use Kratom to strengthen their desire to work. Some workers used it constantly and developed an addiction, but it is highly uncommon for occasional users to become addicted. Therefore, the possibility of forming a habit of drinking Kratom is very slim But just like every good thing, there is a catch to Kratom. It was actually banned in Thailand in 1943. After it was declared illegal, possessing Kratom and planting Kratom trees was forbidden. Kratom is also illegal in Malaysia, Burma, and most recently in Australia, but is legal anywhere in the United States, Canada and Europe. Although it is illegal in some areas of the world, I believe it is a great tea to drink during social occasions. It's sold at Persephone's Journey on Massachusetts Street, which is having a sale for $18 per ounce. Originally, an ounce is $28. Prices are increasing because of the growing popularity of the tea, but it is definitely worth a try. After buying the tea, boil water, then pour it over the leaves in a cup. After it steeps, the taste is a bit like an earl greed tea, but better. This natural herb is a fantastic way to spend a night rather than going out into the cold and waking up the next morning with a horrible hangover. Although it's a bit more expensive than alcohol, the experience is worth any amount of money. Thus, have fun with it and drink responsibly. Osterhaus is a Seneca sophomore in journalism. EVERYONE SAYS KANSAS IS FLAT... DAYS LIKE THIS MAKE ME WISH THOSE BASTARDS WERE RIGHT. REMEMBER THAT STUPID STUDY A COUPLE YEARS BACK WHERE A GROUP OF SCIENTISTS DETERMINED THAT KANSAS WAS ACTUALLY FLATTER THAN A PANCAKE? Gavin Snider >> COMMENTARY Holiday season brings more than gifts Despite constant reminders, advertising by Watkins, some students still make excuses instead of getting their shots KIRSTEN HUDSON I'm just coming off my holiday extravaganza high, looking forward to the New Year when it hits me, "it" being the flu or some other equally annoying illness. This always happens. Always. As I lay huddled in bed, shivering under enough clothes to survive in the Arctic, with nothing to do except add to the mini mountain of used tissues beside my bed. I had plenty of time to think, coming up with such philosophical thoughts as "Where does all the snot come from?" Like the snot mystery, I also tried to figure out why I never manage to get a flu shot. It's not as if I wasn't aware flu shots were available. At the University, I was constantly reminded. Last semester you couldn't walk five feet on campus without noticing information for a flu clinic chalked on the sidewalk beneath your feet, not to mention inevitably passing the actual flu clinics held throughout the semester in practically every building on campus. It was more like For two reasons: first, I never actually intended to get the shot. Sure, the part of my mind that takes the form of my mother told me I needed to get it because every year I get sick. Yet the rest of me, the procrastinating part, knew I'd never actually do it. Getting a shot is just one of those things in life that is I had to avoid the flu clinics rather than try to find one. As if that wasn't reminder enough, I passed Watkins Memorial Health Center every time I walked between class and my car. To my procrastinating mind, that building was a constant reminder that I still hadn't gotten the flu shot. So with all this availability, why didn't I just get the shot? necessary, but no one enjoys. It's one of the things that even the most organized people put at the bottom of their priority list. Whenever the thought of getting the flu shot popped into my mind, I pushed the unpleasant image away, reassuring myself I would just get it later, while knowing perfectly well I never would. which usually means it happens at the most inconvenient moment. This is how my refusal to get a shot turned my post-holiday veg time into two miserable weeks of daytime television and doctor visits. The second reason I never got the shot was because when you're perfectly healthy, only hypochondriacs think about the possibility of getting sick in the future. However much I try to explain my refusal to get a shot, my reasons always seem ridiculous when I'm sick and seriously regretting my refusal. So now that I'm feeling better, with this learning experience behind me, will I get a flu shot next year? When considering getting the flu shot, the first thought that always pops into my head is "I won't get sick." Nobody pre-plans getting sick. No need. I won't get sick Hudson is a Wichita sophomore in journalism and business. I've invented a new word:"Fugg boots." --- Free for All callers have 20 seconds to speak about any topic they wish. The guys you're complaining about are frat guys. They don't have brains --- You should "DEFINATELY" learn how to spell DEFINITELY. --- --- Fugg boots? First off, that's two words, and second, that's very old and not new at all. 》 FREE FOR ALL So single and ready to mingle! --- To those enrolled in HIST 348: The computer in our classroom is not for you to check your email on before class. --- Isn't there some law against making students walk to class when it's well below freezing? --- It's 12 degrees. So explain to me — guy wearing shorts, guy wearing sandals and guy wearing T-shirt — what the hell you are thinking. --- Can we please get more Kansans delivered to Green Hall? They are always gone by the time I get to class. --- Should I drop my Thermo II class for Geog 100? I really cannot make up my mind. --- Yeah, I know: Stupid women. We can't even dunk. We waste time on giving birth and crap like that. --- Can I get a "wooh, wooh" for a four-day week? --- Basketball posters start Wednesday. --- TALK TO US I propose a new schedule: two days on, three days off. Forever. Cool? Darla Slipke, editor 864-4810 or dslipke@kansan.com Want more? 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GUEST COLUMN GUIDELINES **Maximum Length:** 200 words **Include:** Author's name and telephone number; class, hometown (student); position(faculty member/staff); phone number (will not be published) Maximum Length: 600 words Include: Author's name and telephone number; class, hometown (student); position (faculty member/staff); phone number (will not be published) Also: The Kansan will not print guest columns or letters that attack a reporter or another columnist. THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansas Editorial Board are Darla Slipke, Matt Erickson, Dianne Smith, Bryan Dykman and Lauren Keith. 8A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23. 2008 CAMPUS Basketball gets new voice Announcer feels the pressure to get things just right RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com Minutes before Kansas' Big Monday, matchup against Oklahoma, Eric Danielson sat 10 feet from the Kansas bench. With a headset wrapped around his ear and pen and paper in hand, Danielson might have been the most nervous man in Allen Fieldhouse. Sure, Brandon Rush and the rest of the Jayhawks were to take the 10 Danielson floor in front of 16,300 people and an ESPN television audience. But Danielson had his own problems. He had to deliver the words that have become as synonymous with Kansas basketball pregame traditions as the Rock Chalk Chant. Finally the moment came. "At guard from NEW YORK," Danielson yelled. "NEW YORK," the crowd answered in unison. "Russell Robinson," Danielson said. Most Kansas fans have heard Danielson's voice, but they may not know the man behind the vocal chords. The Lawrence native is working his first男篮 basketball season as the public address announcer at Allen Fieldhouse. Danielson, who did the public address announcements at women's basketball games last season, began working men's games in November when the former public address announcer, Hank Booth, left for health reasons. Booth had been doing the announcements since the 2003-04 season, when he replaced long-time announcer Howard Hill. Danielson's promotion to men's game was also an increase in pressure. "I was absolutely nervous," Danielson said, partly because he grew up an avid Kansas basketball fan. But mostly, Danielson said he knew he had to nail Russell Robinson's introduction. "Somebody recorded it and they put it up on YouTube," Danielson said. "And it was just the recording of the player intros on the video board. You could hear me in the background, and I listened to it, and I must have been so incredibly nervous because it sounded so rushed." Danielson spent his childhood in Lawrence and is becoming more and more acquainted with the University. Danielson went to school at the University of San Diego on a vocal performance scholarship and graduated in 2000. "I sang my way through school basically, in a real small select 12-person Darnell Jackson dunk, or Brandon Rush jump shot. Danielson also said being the announcer during a Kansas basketball game is a little tougher than most people imagine. singing group," Danielson said. "Id always done something with my voice, but I knew I didn't want to continue the singing path." "It's an entirely different way to watch a game, because you're not really watching the flow of the game, but you're just watching the details." "It an entirely different experience, because you have to follow the ball, because if that person puts up a shot, you need to know who shot it right away," Danielson said. "It's an entirely different way to watch a game, because you're not really watching the flow of the game, as much you're just watching the details." After graduating, Danielson went to work in Lawrence at Harris Construction. He received his first break in the vocal work from Hank Booth, the man he replaced at the microphone. Booth was a family friend, so Danielson went to talk to him. "I said I'd love to get involved in doing radio commercials or something, and he actually said, if I ever wanted to do P.A. work, there is an opening at the women's team," Danielson said. ERIC DANIELSON Basketball announcer Now it's Danielson who informs the Allen Fieldhouse crowd of every Mario Chalmers three-pointer, Jim Marchiony, associate athletics director, said the Athletics Department has received positive feedback about Danielson. "He's done a terrific job, and he deserved the number one quarterback job, so to speak," Marchiony said. For now, Danielson is working at both men's and women's games. "I'm pulling double-duty. Thankfully, I've got a really great wife at home, she helps take care of our son, and she knows this is something I've always wanted to do, so she's cool with it," Danielson said. "She likes having the tickets to the games, too." But tickets are actually the only compensation Danielson receives for his public address work. The job is unpaid. That's not a problem for Danielson, who works during the day for Treanor Architects. "The way the team's been playing, I don't know who's not having a fun time in the Fieldhouse," Danielson said. —Edited by Matt Hirschfeld demolition sale! $100 Automatically entered into Cash Giveaway when you make a purchase! The wrecking ball is coming but hasn’t hit yet! We’re still at 12th & Oread – between the old Yello Sub & The Crossing (may they rest in peace) We guarantee to have the lowest textbook prices in town! Most liberal return deadline and you don’t need your receipt! BEAT THE BOOKSTORE Buy & Sell College Textbooks 785.856.2870 in February we’ll be at our new location! 1741 Massachusetts next to bambino’s across from dillon s CHEMISTRY RESEARCH The representatives traveled to five tour stops at the Institute. At one of the stops, several legislators were challenged to answer simple questions while tracking a dot on a computer screen with a cursor. Mabel Rice, distinguished professor, gives a presentation of the Electronencephalography machine which measures brain activity. Twenty five state lesionists are in attendance for the presentation. A group of Kansas representatives were given the opportunity to test their ability to do two things at once yesterday evening during a research tour of the KU Life Span Institute. The test, called dual task performance, was developed by Susan Kemper, senior scientist at the Gerontology Center at the Institute. She said the test was used to examine how aging affected people's ability to complete more than one task at a time. Shaylan Oberle, research assistant and 2007 KU graduate, said the test measured what percent of the time the user was on target and recorded his or her speech so it could be analyzed. She said the test, given to KU students and members of the Lawrence community, compared results from people ages 18 to 30 to people 60 and older. Kansas legislators participate in research at Life Span Institute BY FRANCESCA CHAMBERS fchambers@kansan.com The 16 legislators visited the Institute, housed in the Dole Center, to create awareness of and to better understand the research KU professors and students complete there. Oberle said the purpose of the test was to set norms for people as they age. Oberle said the research had been conducted at the Institute for two and a half years and that more than 300 people had been tested, but the research was not complete. Oberle also said the dual task performance test was a safe way to test people's abilities to do more than one thing at a time, such as driving depth tour. She said the state of Kansas and the nation needed to evaluate more research like that of the Institute's because people's life spans are so much longer than they and talking on a cell phone or talking to someone while writing. "There is a host of things that will affect all of us that this research could help prevent." KAY WOLF Kansas Representative The legislators took a shorter version of the test than what actual participants would take. Kemper told the legislators that more tests like hers were needed so that diseases such as Alzheimer's could be detected earlier in the rapidly growing senior citizen population. Kemper used the Nintendo Wii system, which she said was very popular in assisted-living homes, as a comical, but real life example of when people practice cognitive, physical and social stimulation all at once. Rep. Kay Wolf, R-Prairie Village, said the tour was her first visit to the Life Span Institute, which opened in 1960. She said she would like to return in the future for a more in were in the past. could help to prevent.' "I am very proud to have a facility like this in Kansas," Wolf said. "There is a host of things that will affect all of us that research Wolf specifically said that she hoped researchers could find a way to prevent Alzheimer's disease so that those who would potentially be affected by the disease could live a longer and more productive life. Other stops on the tour included a booth on the correlation between Alzheimer's and weight-loss and a demonstration of the Institute's Electroencephalography system, or EEG. The EEG system, which consists of 128 electrodes that are attached to the user's head, is used at the Institute to determine how a child with a language impairment is different from a child without an impairment. — Edited by Madeline Hyden Sex on the Hill 2 VEGAS STYLE! PRESENTED BY Jayplay coming THURS. FEBRUARY 7 JOIN THE CREW THURS. FEB 7 @ ABE & JAKE'S FOR THE BIG RELEASE PARTY! The University Daily Gansan SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN KU ANNOUNCES NEW DEFENSE COORDINATOR WWW.KANSAN.COM COMMENTARY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008 PAGE 3B PAGE1B Young's move to Miami affects players, students BEHIND THE SCENES BY ASHER FUSCO AFUSCO@KANSAN.COM On Jan. 3, the Kansas Jayhawks perched near the top of the college football world, improbable Orange Bowl champions and one of the sport's feel-good stories. Four days later, the exodus began. Wide receivers coach Tim Beck headed north to fill a spot on Nebraska's coaching staff. All Americans Aqib Talb and Anthony Collins announced their intent to enter the NFL Draft after their junior campaigns. And defensive coordinator Bill Young accepted the same position at Miami During his six-year stay at Kansas, Young was anything but an attention-grabber. He looked more like a grandfather than a guru. When talking football, Young spoke in honest terms, free of common coach-speak and platitudes. He didn't mince words and wasn't afraid to acknowledge weaknesses, as he did early in the 2007 season when he said the Kansas pass-rush needed some serious work. For Jlayhawk football followers still basking in the warmth of a 12-1 season and admiring their South Beach tans, the biggest news of January might have been the ever-expanding row of awards lining up on Mark Mangino's mantle. For fans who have peeled off their rose-colored sunglasses and stopped sipping fresh-squeezed Florida orange juice, the loss of Young is a definite cause for concern. Young could locate talent in the most unlikely of places, a valuable skill in a region high on demand for football players and low on supply. He helped pluck Chris Harris out of Bixby, Okla., late in the recruiting process last year. A lightly-recruited high school wide receiver-turned Big 12 cornerback, Harris made 65 tackles and two interceptions as one of the Jayhawks' defensive mainstays. Is Bill Young irreplaceable? Probably not. Tough to replace? Most definitely. Whether it was a cause for or a symptom of his success, Young connected with his players at Kansas - and made a lasting impression. "Coach Young is a great guy. He's one of those guys you could go fishing with and just waste the whole day away because he's a great conversationalist and a great person," safety Darrell Stuckey said. "I like being around people like that — people you can learn something from because they just breathe success and want to improve life for all of us. He promotes life and knows that football isn't everything, but it's a great game and he loves it and puts his heart into it." Young could develop average-looking players into major contributors and coach undersized defenders into stars. Four years ago, James McClinton arrived at Kansas a too-short, so-tail three-star recruit. Three weeks ago, McClinton ended his collegiate career as a second-team All-American and Big 12 Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year. During his seasons spent learning from Young, McClinton harnessed his talents, learned how to properly release those talents, and went from afterthought to the worst nightmare of every offensive lineman in the Big 12. Young's slate of tangible accomplishments at Kansas is impressive. He inherited a train wreck of a defense that allowed 472 yards per game in his first season as coordinator. That number slipped to 412 the next year, 345 the next, 303 in 2005, kicked up to 378 in 2006 and shot back down to 317 last season. During that span, he coached current professionals Charles Gordon and David McMillan and future NFL Draft pick Abq Talib. If next year's jayhawk defense isn't quite as stout as it was in 2007, some fans will lament the losses of Talib to the NFL and McClinton to graduation. In reality, Young's under the radar flight to Miami could have a greater effect on the team's fortunes. Sade Morris, sophomore, guard, (top left) and Chakeitha Weldon, freshman guard, (bottom) share a laugh with Taylor Mcintosh, senior forward, (right) as the three watch a DVD scouting report on Baylor last Tuesday night at the Hilton Waco in Texas. Coaches instructed the players to watch the DVD before going to bed. KANSAS Following the away game A glimpse at the hard work and stylish travel of the KU women's basketball team BY B.J. RAINS bjrains@kansan.com Editor's note: The Kansas women's basketball team granted Kansan sportswriter B.J. Rains excuses, behind-the-scenes access on their recent road trip to Waco, Texas, to face the sixth-ranked Bears. Thanks to the women's basketball program for help with this story. Here's a look at day one; look for part two of this story Thursday. When we see two teams take the court for a game, we often fail to realize how much preparation and time has been put into getting the teams ready for the game. We also don't think about the travel schedule, hotel accommodations, meal schedule or many other things that actually play a big role in the road team's preparation and readiness to be on the field or court at game time. On Jan. 15 and 16, the Kansas women's basketball team and coach Bonnie Henrickson allowed me to travel with the team and sit in during all the teams' meetings and practices leading up to their game against No. 6 Baylor in Waco. I tried to find out as much as I could about how a team prepares for an upcoming game and what happens that the average person doesn't get to see. My observations were interesting, and I thank coach Henrickson for being so accommodating on the trip and allowing me exclusive access. SEE BEHIND THE SCENES ON PAGE 6B WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Early foul trouble negates commanding start tbern@kansan.com BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com Kansas took the opening tip-off and stormed out to an 18-8 lead over Colorado Tuesday night. Then a cold spell worse than anything Lawrence has experienced in the last two weeks hit the Jayhawks, and the Buffaloes were happy to take advantage with a 21-4 run. Things only got worse in the second half as turnovers plagued Kansas (12-6, 1-4) while Colorado (13-5, 2-3) efficiently put the game of reach, cruising to a 59-41 victory. "The team's got to dig in and be more The two shining stars of Saturday's victory over Missouri, freshman Krysten Boogaard and sophomore Danielle McCray, were each in early foul trouble and forced to watch much of the first half from the bench. McCray's exit sparked Colorado's big run, something that's been a problem for Kansas in Big 12 play. In the Jayhawks' three other conference losses, Oklahoma St., Nebraska and Baylor used runs of 16-3, 17-2 and 16-4, respectively. tough-minded," said a hoarse coach Bonnie Hendrickson at the game. "We didn't and that's what is so frustrating." In the second half, the Jayhawks failed to slow down the Buffs offensive attack and committed turnovers on most of their offensive possessions. Thanks to their run, Colorado went into halftime with all of the momentum and a 29-22 advantage. after McCray left the game in foul trouble. Whether it was traveling, charging, a moving screen or just bad passing - nothing was going right for Kansas as they turned the ball over a season high 27 times. That poor play at the end was worse in Henrickson's eyes once she thought about her team's terrific start. "For 14 minutes we were as good as we've probably been on the road all year," Hendrickson said, "and where that goes is beyond me." McCray was 0-for-4 from beyond the arc but still finished with a team high 12 points and 10 rebounds, her second straight double-double. She was the only Jayhawk to score in double digits. Kansas has little time to recover with No. 21 Texas A&M coming to Allen Fieldhouse for a 7 p.m. tipoff on Saturday. —Edited by Daniel Reyes MEN'S BASKETBALL Quick whistle adds to Kansas' vulnerability BY MARK DENT mdent@kansan.com Referee Ed Hightower drew lots of cheers and a few laughs from the Missouri crowd Saturday night after exaggerating hand symbols for several foul calls he made. It's unlikely the layhawk players were laughing, though; referees have caused them trouble all season. If Kansas loses tonight against Iowa State at 7 p.m. or anytime this season, the Jayhawks might look to the referees as the biggest reason for the loss and not the opponent. Kansas has struggled in tightly officiated games this year. The team's four closest victories, against Southern California, Georgia Tech, Arizona and Missouri, have been foul-filled, grind-it-out battles. Referees whistled 45 total fouls in Arizona and Kansas players in November, 40 at USC, 44 at Georgia Tech and a whipping 52 on Saturday in the Missouri game. In blowouts against Oklahoma, Boston College and Nebraska, referees called 35 fouls or less. Against Ohio in December, a physical game according to Kansas coach Bill Self, only 23 fouls were called. 1 Fouls, by Kansas or by its opponents, prevent that from happening. In the four close victories, the layhawks have averaged just 67 points per game in regulation. The team is averaging 87 points per game in all its other victories. A large number of fouls slows the pace of the game, and senior forward Darnell Jackson said it was particularly costly for the Jayhawks. "We like to get out and run, try to get easy layups in transition and get lobs," jackson said. SEE FOULS ON PAGE 6B figure it out Fouls Called Opponent Final Score 45 Arizona 76-72 OT 40 USC 59-55 44 Georgia Tech 71-66 52 Missouri 76-70 KANSAS 5 AIRNETS 34 Jon Goering/KANSAN The Kansas basketball team has been receiving questionable calls from referees in tight games, such as the November game against Arizona, shown above. Referees have caused the lajwahays total all season. M 1. 1 SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY HAIRY KANSAN 2B WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008 THE GRANADA 1020 MASS ST. LAWRENCE KS TUE JAN 29 SHARON JONES & THE DAP KINGS THU FEB 7 PAT GREEN EARLY SHOW! FRI FEB 15 TODD SNIDER EARLY SHOW! 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ITECH ITECH Q: Before this season, when was the last time the Baylor men's basketball team started the Big 12 Conference season with three straight victories? LIBERTY HALL 642 MASS • LAWRENCE KS TUES FEB 26 CITIZEN COPE "I don't think you get many easy ones in the Big 12, and I think that's why it's the first or second best conference in America." The leading scorer on the 1997-1998 Baylor team was senior center Brian Skinner, who averaged more than 18 points per game. Skinner, who currently plays for the Phoenix Suns, has played 12 seasons in the NBA for seven different teams. He averages five points and five rebounds per game in his career. A: 1998. Led by fourth-year coach Harry Miller, the Bears stormed out to a 5-0 conference record before dropping eight of their final 11 conference games. quote of the day Baylor coach Scott Drew Baylor Basketball media guide BASEBALL sports trivia sports fact of the day —Baylor Basketball media guide ASSOCIATED PRESS Cardinals no-show, tardy appearance may affect team roles ST. LOUIS - Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is annoyed that second baseman Adam Kennedy skipped the team's annual Winter Warmup fan fest. "I'm disappointed he's not here," La Russa said. "This is a statement How else would you know I'm a KU fan? Get a free gift. Apply for your card during our next home game. Earn free rewards with your Jayhawk® Visa® card. with your Jayhawk visa card. 800-222-7458 www.intrustbank.com PLATINUM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The University of Kansas KU 986 7690 VISA KANSAS Member FDIC INTRUST encourages responsible credit card spending. For credit tips, visit our website. The exclusive provider of KU Jayhawk Visa Check, Credit and Gift Cards, benefiting the KU Alumni Association. yes you can INTRUST Bank "In the first three months of the season, his playing time was extensive when he really wasn't productive," La Russa said. "I really gave him the benefit of the doubt a lot, to the detriment of a guy like Aaron Miles." La Russa said even if Miles had a big day in a spot start, he'd go right back to Kennedy. The manager said that won't be the case this year. we make to our fans: "Thanks for coming out," and he's not here." La Russa said Kennedy owed it to the team, especially after the manager stuck with Kennedy for so long despite his struggles on offense. Kennedy, who signed a three-year deal with St. Louis before last season, batted .219 with three home runs and 18 RBIs in 87 games before undergoing season-ending arthroscopic knee surgery in August. Kennedy, a former first-round draft pick of the Cardinals, was the lone newcomer to the lineup last season, his second stint with the team. "This year, I don't think we have that margin," La Russa said. "Adam is a key guy in that mix so I expect him to return to his winning-player form. "But he needs to make sure he dots all the its." Missing the three-day Warmup that ended on Monday, La Russa said, was a mistake.La Russa said he didn't know Kennedy wasn't going to attend before he saw the schedule for the event, then said he left a phone message with Kennedy that said, "You've got to get here." "I'm not ticked, I'm disappointed because this is a team thing." La Russa said. "He's made a mistake by not being here. "My point is, he doesn't get a chance to make a lot of mistakes. Nobody does." La Russia also was unhappy with utilityman Scott Spiezio, who showed up late for his autograph signing session on Monday. "That's one dot off his resume," La Russa said. 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He served as co-defensive coordinator with Young for the past Bowen two seasons in addition to coaching the team's safeties. Bowen grew up in Lawrence and played football at Lawrence High School before working as a graduate assistant at Minnesota and Kansas and coaching the Topaka Knights of the IFL. Other possible internal options included linebackers' coach Steve Tovar and cornerbacks' coach Je'Ney Jackson. Kansas is in need of a wide receivers' coach after the departure of Tim Beck to Nebraska earlier this month. » According to recruiting Web site, www.nvals.com, junior college offensive player of the year Jocayre Crawford verbally committed to Kansas over the weekend. The 6-foot-1, 220-pound running back originally committed to Texas Tech but backed out and later chose Kansas. Crawford, who will be a junior in the 2008 season, ran for 1,935 yards and 19 touchdowns last season at Cisco Junior College in Cocoa, Texas. » Three former Jayhawks made the trip to Houston for last week's East-West Shrine Bowl, but only two participated. Former Kansas wide receiver Marcus Henry and running back Brandon McAnderson both played for the West team. Henry caught one pass from nine yards. Defensive tackle James McClinton had a seizure early last week, forcing him to miss the game. The West defeated the East 31-13 in the PETER M. DAVIDSON McClinton exhibition that many players use as a showcase for professional scouts leading up to the NFL Draft. the HIGH/LOW -Asher Fusco Self says Big 12 too early to call despite surprise start Moving through the second week of Big 12 Conference play things have yet to take full shape BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com In his fifth season at Kansas, Bill Self has learned some valuable lessons about the Big 12 Conference. Lesson number one: keep an open mind. "Nothing in league play surprises me," Self said Tuesday during the weekly Big 12 teleconference. But isn't Self just a little surprised that Big 12 conference stalwarts Texas A&M, Oklahoma and Missouri are 1-2 in conference play, while Baylor, a usual B12 bottomfeeder, is 3-0 and tied with Kansas atop the B12 standings? "It's still early, and we shouldn't read too much into any of the records right now." Self said. After all, Self pointed out that Kansas started 1-2 in the Big 12 in 2005-06 and went on to share the league title with Texas, but that doesn't mean that other people aren't surprised. Texas and Texas A&M, the two teams expected to compete with Kansas for the league title are sitting at fourth and sixth in the Big 12 standings. It's Kansas Big 12 Conference Standings | | Overall | Conference | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Kansas | 18-0 | 3-0 | | Baylor | 15-2 | 3-0 | | Kansas State | 12-4 | 2-0 | | Texas | 15-3 | 2-1 | | Iowa State | 12-6 | 2-1 | | Texas A&M | 15-3 | 1-2 | | Oklahoma | 13-5 | 1-2 | | Missouri | 11-7 | 1-2 | | Texas Tech | 10-7 | 1-2 | | Colorado | 9-8 | 1-2 | | Oklahoma State | 10-8 | 1-3 | | Nebraska | 11-5 | 0-3 | Self said he didn't think you could count out the Aggies and the Longhorns. State, who is sitting at 2-0 with victories against Oklahoma and Texas A&M, and Baylor who are challenging Kansas for the Big 12 lead. "A&M and Texas will still be challenging for it, and K-State all along we thought would have a great chance." Self said. Other surprises include Nebraska, who followed up a strong nonconference season by starting 0-3 in the conference, and Iowa State. The Cyclones have defied expectations by starting 2-1 with home victories against Missouri and Oklahoma State. "It's still early," Texas coach Rick Barnes said during his conference call. "I think if you look around the country the first couple weeks of conference play, there's a lot up in the air about who's this or who's that. Some people have had a little more favorable schedule, possibly than others. That's why as you play the season out, it'll all play out." But one thing most people can agree on is that the Big 12 is stronger than last year. With Kansas, Texas A&M, Texas and Baylor in the AP Top 25 poll, and Kansas State and Oklahoma receiving votes, the Big 12 is getting more attention. "From top to bottom, you could make a strong case that this is as good as there is in America," Self said. —Edited by Russell Davies five games to watch this week Kansas can go 19-0 with a win against the Iowa State, but the Cyclones' 2-1 league record is one of the surprises in the Big 12. iowa State at Kansas 6 p.m., ESPN Baylor at Texas A&M 7 p.m., No TV TODAY Baylor sits a 3-0 after victories against Iowa State, Oklahoma State and at Nebraska, and Texas A&M started 15-1, but has now lost consecutive B12 road games to Texas Tech and Kansas State by double-digits. Kansas State at Colorado 7 p.m., ESPNU Kansas State's 2-0 start in the Big 12 is impressive given the way they won at Oklahoma and then beat Texas A&M at home. Can they continue to win on the road? SATURDAY, JAN. 26. Texas A&M at Oklahoma State 1 p.m., ESPN What happened to Texas A&M? The 1-2 Aggies will try to get back on track against the Oklahoma Cowboys. Texas Tech at Texas 7 p.m. ESPN Plus 7 p.m. ET, 5 P.M. FS Texas Tech coach Bobby Knight has made a habit of engineering upset wins during the last two season. Last year Texas Tech beat Texas A&M and Kansas. They already have one win against Texas A&M this year. Can they give Texas a scare at home? 》 BIG 12 SENIORS Underclassmen like Kansas State freshmen Michael Beasley and Bill Walker, Kansas sophomore Darrell Arthur, and Texas sophomore D.J. Augustin have been getting all the attention. But don't forget about the guys who have stayed in school: the seniors. Some of these players might not be stars in the NBA, but they still play the game the right way. Here's the High/Low's Big 12 All-Senior Team. Russell Robinson 6-foot-1 Kansas guard The glue of the best team in the conference. PETER KIDMAN Stefhon Hannah 6-1 Missouri guard Hannah held his own against Kansas' three-headed monster — Robinson, Mario Chalmers and Sherron Collins. PETER TUCKER Richard Roby 6-6 Colorado guard 6-6 Colorado guard Roby's NBA career could be more notable than his tenure in Boulder, Colo. a rare feat. Darnell Jackson 6-8 Kansas forward He's overcome tragedy and is now a possible second-round NBA pick. MICHAEL MORRIS Aleks Maric 6-11 Nebraska Center He's 6-11 and 270 pounds,but it's his hands and footwork that will give him a 10-year NBA career. GO KANSAS Blow away the Cyclones After the game, stop by and enjoy $1 ALMOST ANYTHING ...only at THE HAWK WWW.JAYHAWKCAFE.COM 1340 Ohio • 843-9273 Jayhawk CAFE Your Home away from Home Lease before 2/14/08 and enter to Win a Wii! 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No love for pros at Australian open Williams sisters slump, Sharapova shines as competition advances ASSOCIATED PRESS MELBOURNE, Australia — Serena Williams stumbled one round short of a rematch, so Maria Sharapova had to unload a year's worth of retribution on somebody else. Justine Henin caught the brunt of it. Sharapova advanced to the Australian Open semifinals for the fourth straight year with a convincing 6-4, 6-0 win over top-ranked Henin, snapping the Belgian star's 32-match winning streak. "Even though I beat Justine, it's definitely not over," the 20-year-old Russian star said. "I still have a lot of business to take care of." Defending champion Williams had slumped 6-3, 6-4 earlier in the afternoon to third-ranked Jelena Jankovic, who reached the semifinals at Melbourne Park for the first time and only the third time in a major. Williams was unseeded and ranked No. 81 when she made her stunning run to an eighth Grand Slam title 12 months ago, punctuating that with an emphatic 6-1, 6-2 win over Sharapova in one of the most lopsided Grand Slam finals. It was a big setback for Sharapova, who struggled with a shoulder problem for most of the season and her ranking slipped outside the top 5. But the winner of two Grand Slam events started returning to her best at the WTA championships in November before losing in three sets to Henin in 3 hours. 24 minutes — among the dozen longest women's tour matches in the Open era. She turned the tables in only 1:38 on Tuesday, inflicting the first 6-0 set on Henin since 2002. "I really felt like I was in a bubble", Sharapova said. "I think it was one of the most consistent matches where I did all the things I wanted to do, and I did them correctly from the beginning to the end ... and just played the way I can play." Henin, who struggled with her serve and was broken five times by Sharapova, said she had a minor concern over a lingering knee injury but put the loss down as an inevitability. "It's very hard to be at your best level all the time," she said. "I'll have to think about that and build again for the future." Jankovic has two Serbian compatriots in the quarterfinals Wednesday. No. 4-ranked Ana Ivanovic is aiming to end the run of another Williams when she plays Serena's sister, Venus, for the right to meet the winner of the other quarterfinal between No. 9 Daniela Hantuchova and No. 29 Arnieszka Radwanska. On the men's side, Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays David Ferrer of Spain and defending champion Roger Federer goes against No. 12 James Blake. But he's taking heart from Federer's last two matches, when he was taken to 10-8 in the fifth set Blake is 0-7 against Federer, who beat him in the 2006 U.S. Open quarterfinals. against Serbia's Janko Tisparvic and had to save set points against Tomas Berdych. No. 2 Rafael Nadal, the only player to beat Federer at the last 10 Grand Slams, advanced to his first Australian Open semifinal with a 7-5, 6-3, 6-1 win over No. 2 Jarkko Niemiens of Finland. "Maybe I wasn't playing my best match, my best tennis today, but it was enough," the three-time French Open champion said. "It's a good moment for me, first semifinals on hard court, Grand Slam." He will play 22-year-old Jo-William Tsonga, who beat No.14 Mikhail Youzhny 7-5, 6-0, 7-6 (6) late Tuesday. The 38th-ranked Tsonga has only played four previous majors due to a combination of back, shoulder and abdominal injuries and never won a title at the elite level, but has already upset No. 9 Andy Murray and No. 8 Richard Gasquet so far at Melbourne Park. "It's just amazing. I played just unbelievable." Tsonga said. "It's a very big event. It's very difficult to stay on this world." Despite being in better physical condition this time around, she still could not go beyond the quarters for the fourth consecutive major. Williams looked sluggish and her serve misfired against Jankovic, contributing to seven service breaks. Serena Williams was that cestatic last year after her amazing run. She had time to reflect on the singles loss when she combined with Venus in a 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 doubles quarterfinal loss to Chinese pair Yan Zi and Zheng Jie. "I think that I went crazy, maybe, and I made a lot of mistakes. I didn't really play the game I wanted to play," Williams said, adding that she had some physical issues she didn't want to elaborate on. "I don't like to make excuses. We won't discuss those." MLB New Royals pitcher ready to get out of the bullpen ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brett Tomko agreed Monday to a $3 million, one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, promising his worked out the problems that led to failure with the Dodgers last year. A right-hander who turns 35 during the first week of the 2008 season, Tomko will compete for a spot in the rotation but is also a candidate for bullpen duty for a club seeking to climb out of the AL Central basement. "Ive done both and I'm comfortable with both," he said. "But that was one of the main things we talked about this winter. We talked with other (clubs) for bullpen and setup positions." Tomko's contract calls for an additional $1.5 million in performance bonuses. "We like the power in his arm and the experience that he brings to a very young pitching staff". Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. In his worst stretch since breaking into the majors with Cincinnati in 1997, Tomko was 2-11 with a 5.80 ERA last year for Los Angeles. After being designated for assignment, he signed with San Diego and was 2-1 with a 4.61 ERA as the Padres competed for a playoff berth. Changes he made in style and delivery at the urging of the Dodgers led to his problems. "They asked me to try a couple of things," Tomko said. "They wanted to see a little more movement, change my mechanics a little bit. I went into it with an open mind and thought I'd try whatever they asked." At first, the changes looked good. He had 10 strikeouts in his first start. "But over the next few starts, it wasn't working," he said. Soon, bad habits were formed and he could not escape a self-imposed rut "I got put in the bullpen and was mopping up games," he said. Finally, he was cut and went home for 16 days. "I revamped everything and tried to go back to what I was doing," he said. Then Tomko was signed by San Diego and with the Padres and went back to his old style. "I watched film of those first five months and it didn't even look like me. I was topping out at 86-87 (mph)" he said. "But once I got back to the basics of what I'd been doing, my velocity jumped back to the mid-90s." Now, after saying no thanks to some other clubs who approached him about bullpen duty, he's ready to report to the Royals' camp in Surprise, Ariz., and compete with Jorge De La Rosa, Luke Hochevar, Kyle Davies and Luke Hudson for one of the two remaining jobs in the rotation behind Gil Meche, Brian Bannister and Zack Greinke. If Tomko doesn't start, he would join a bullpen that includes left-handers Jimmy Gobble, Ron Mahay and John Bale. In 20 2-3 innings last year as a relever, Tomkado three strikeouts and just seven walks. 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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN VEDNESDAY JANUARY 23, 2008 SPORTS 7B BEHIND THE SCENES (CONTINUED FROM 6B) 》 TUESDAY, NOON — The team begins a three-hour practice in Allen Fieldhouse before leaving town. The practice was sloppy at times, with Henrickson telling the team at one point that they had just completed the "worst offensive 30 minutes in the history of Allen Fieldhouse." I wondered how the team would be able to put the poor practice behind them with the biggest game of the season to date a little more than 24 hours away. As we headed to the bus, I asked Henrickson how her team would regroup. "It doesn't mean that you're going to stink tomorrow because you stunk today," Henrickson said. "Learn from it; why did you struggle so much?" That kind of teaching and motivation was displayed constantly from 'Coach Bonnie,' as her players call her, throughout the trip. As we boarded the bus and headed to Forbes Field in Topeka for our charter flight, sophomore guard Kelly Kohn approached Henrickson and asked for extra help on the new plays installed at practice. Kohn, out indefinitely with a severely sprained ankle, has been able to do nothing but ride an elliptical machine and stationary bike during team workouts. As the bus cruised down 1-70 and players and coaches munched on rib tips, chicken and other assorted items from Bigg's Barbecue, Henrickson sat in the front of the bus with Kohn and used diagrams of the plays to explain the changes they had made to the current plays. The Kansas offense had been struggling in recent games, so Henrickson and her staff added additional screens to the end of several current plays in an attempt to get more open shots. 》 4:30 P.M. — We arrived at Forbes Field and went directly onto the tarmac. Radio play-byplay broadcaster Nate Bukaty and Associate Athletics Director Jim Marchiony met us at the airport, as did a few other members of the 35-member traveling party. After our IDs were checked, we taxed to the runway and took off. The XM satellite radio available in each seat helped ease my anxiety about flying. Junior guard Ivana Catic was not bothered by the short 80-minute flight to Waco after enduring several 20-hour plane trips to her home country, Serbia. The team usually flies in a bigger plane that she likes better because "there is a table in the middle of some of the seats that I can put my feet up on." In their seats, sophomore forward Porscha Weddington and some other players watched a DVD of Baylor's plays on their laptop computers. With all the information being thrown at these players about Baylor's players and offensive sets, I asked Catic what she tried to learn about an opposing team before a game. "I like to know the tendencies of the guards, like if there is something extreme about them," Catic said as she looked out the window at the setting sun. "Say a guard doesn't really use their left hand or if they are not very good going right or they only shoot pull-ups going right. As far as plays, the signals help us prepare. If we see the signals, we will call out what's coming up so it's kind of easier to defend." As I sat with Catic, I noticed senior forward Taylor McIntosh reading some sort of chemistry or science book across the aisle. Hoping not to make her mad, I quietly asked what she was studying when school didn't start for another two days. It turned out she was studying for the PCAT test for admission into pharmacy school, which she had to take on Saturday morning. McIntosh, who was allowed to take the test in Lawrence after first being told she would have to take the test at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, told me that the test started at 8:30 a.m. and that she hoped to be done around 1 p.m., only an hour before the team's 2 p.m. game in Allen Fieldhouse against Missouri. "It's been hard because I started studying during first semester and I was trying to also study and keep my grades up for class," McIntosh said. "Now that we've been out of school, we've been in the gym a ton so it's not like I've had a ton more time. It's been hard but I've been trying to study whenever I can." » 6:45 P.M. — We arrived in Waco and headed for our hotel, the Hilton Waco. Each room had a flat-screen plasma TV and plenty of other small amenities. Surprisingly, players told me this hotel was nothing compared to their favorite hotel, the St. Julien Hotel in Boulder, Colorado. The team was in Colorado to play the Buffaloes last night and lost 59-41. After receiving room keys from Director of Women's Basketball Operations Trena Anderson, who organizes all the road trips, including travel arrangements, meals and the hotel, the players met in one of the meeting rooms for dinner. Of the many things I learned on this trip, one was that the players never go hungry. After just eating Bigg's on the bus a mere three hours earlier, they were treated to a full catered buffet dinner consisting of salad, chicken, fish, lasagna, mashed potatoes and vegetables. After several players voiced displeasure for the lasagna, Hendrickson asked a waiter for a possible alternative. Within minutes, a large tray of fettucine noodles with meat sauce was brought out and added to the buffet in exchange for the odd-looking lasagna. Four large chocolate pies were also on the buffet, but players were not allowed to eat them. 》 7:50 P.M. — While the team finished eating, managers Shelby Scholz and Jake Spinka set up the video projector and DVD player in the front of the room so the players could watch film. The team usually watches a DVD scout tape of the opponent's personnel and plays during the evening film session, but since each player was given a DVD copy of that tape before leaving for Waco, Henrickson decided to watch the first half of last year's game against Baylor in Lawrence. As they watched the film, Henrickson and the other coaches talked about different things that the team did right and wrong and things that Baylor would do similarly in the game the next night. After the half was over, 'Coach Bonnie' told the players to "talk to me about the first half" and players began discussing what worked and didn't work and what they had to do better during Wednesday's game. After a short talk Henrickson dismissed the players for the night, reminding them to watch the DVD scout tape they had received at least once before lights were turned out at 11 p.m. One of the intriguing story lines surrounding the game was the status of Baylor junior guard Jessica Morrow, who was averaging 11.1 points per game but had missed Baylor's previous game against Texas A&M. The KU coaching staff heard somewhere that she had been suspended for missing a practice. "She's not listed as a starter but she's listed as a top reserve in the notes." Henrickson said as we walked to the elevator to head to our rooms. "We anticipate that she's going to play, and we prepared as if she was going to play. She may not start but I'll bet she plays." » 9:15 PM. — Players had just more than an hour and a half to do whatever they wanted but almost all of them made an appearance in the 'snack room.' Managers Andrea Florez and Amanda Randall's room is the designated snack room on road trips and is filled with more snacks and drinks than anyone could imagine. Players could come and go, choosing a Gatorade or water from the cooler and snacks from the table. Junior forward Marija Zinic went with the Cheez-it while other players ate crackers or other snacks. >> 10:30 P.M. — Steve Wallace, the team's graduate assistant, was in his room putting together his final scouting report for Missouri, Kansas' next opponent on Saturday. The four assistant coaches divide the scouting reports and each take a team. They are required to make the DVD tape and a full scouting report with tendencies and plays and give them to Henrickson right after the preceding game. Wallace had already given her the DVD tape and was working on the scouting report when I stopped by. » 11:15 P.M. — After talking to Wallace and observing everything for the day, I decided to head to bed and get some rest. From my first day of observations, it is obvious that Henrickson is here for the long haul. She and her assistants are determined to develop this program into something special, and it's pretty evident that they are close to turning that corner. Edited bv Russell Davies FOULS (CONTINUED FROM 6B) A quick whistle can cause players to become less aggressive on the defensive end, which means fewer steals and fewer points in transition. More foul calls also lead to more players getting into foul trouble. Mario Chalmers, Darrell Arthur and Brandon Rush all picked up two fouls in the first half against Missouri and had to sit on the bench for significant time. Russell Robinson stayed out of foul trouble first half, but he had to lead a depleted team that didn't have some of its top scorers on the floor. "Guys start thinking a lot more, which takes away from our offense and defense," Robinson said. "And when you start thinking foul, you get out of your rhythm. But part of this game is adjusting to the referees, so we have to look to do that in the future." Self isn't as concerned about the number of fouls called during a game as he is with the number of free throw attempts for his team. He said as long as the jayhawks shot more foul shots than their opponent, especially on the road, his team should hold the advantage. And that's been the case in three of the four close victories. Kansas went to the charity stripe more often than Missouri, Georgia Tech and Arizona. Kansas tied USC in free throw attempts. "If you shoot more free throws than your opponent on the road," Self said, "then you probably haven't fouled near as much as one would lead you to believe you had." Still, the Jayhawks appear to be vulnerable in games where the officials have a quick whistle. It's impossible to tell how the referees will officiate tonight's game, but Iowa State has an imposing lineup with four players taller than "If they call it a close game and both teams are fouling." Jackson said. "We just have to be ready for whatever they throw at us." 6-foot-6. They'll likely play a physical style, and if the referees don't want to allow that kind of rough play, they could whistle plenty of fouls. Edited by Matt Hirschfeld LIBERTY HALL accessibility info (785) 749-1972 644 Mass. 749-1912 CONTROL(R) 4:30 7:00 JUNO (PG 13) 4:40 7:10 9:30 I NOT THERE (R) 9:25 ONLY mailno.monday.ali.ilx55.5011 Piggy Bank a Little Empty? Get CA$H FOR BOOKS Piggy Bank a Little Empty? 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Locally Owned & Operated Since 1987 Checkers LOW FOOD PRICES OPEN 24 HOURS EVERYDAY! 23RD & LOUISIANA, LAWRENCE "Come On In You Be The Judge!" 8B GAME DAY THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008 COUNTDOWN TO TIP-OFF KU TIP-OFF AT A GLANCE NO WORRIES FOR KANSAS Cylones unlikely to disrupt Jayhawks' streak Aldrich GAME DAY BALANCE GIRLS GRID MAN HOUSE REVS GRID MAN TREVOR WOOD HOUSE REVS GRID MAN TREVOR WOOD HOUSE REVS GRID MAN TREVOR WOOD HOUSE REVS GRID MAN TREVOR FIELD HOUSE GRID MAN TREVOR FIELD HOUSE GRID MAN TREVOR FORWARD BALL REVS GRID MAN TREVOR FORWARD BALL REVS GRID MAN TREVOR BASKETBALL BALL REVS GRID MAN TREVOR BASKETBALL BALL REVS GRID MAN TREVOR FIELDHOUSE BALL REVS GRID MAN TREVOR FIELDHOUSE BALL REVS GRID MAN TREVOR FORWARD BALL TREVOR BALL REVS GRID MAN TREVOR BASKETBALL BALL REVS GRID MAN TREVOR Iowa State always gives Kansas a competitive game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, but that's usually not been the case at Allen Fieldhouse in recent years. The Cyclones seem to be the same this season, too. They've won two home games in conference play and lost their only road game. Kansas didn't play its best game against Missouri on Saturday but has otherwise been dominant for the last month. It's unlikely the Cyclones will be able to disrupt the Jayhawks run. Aldrich has seen his minutes go up slightly in recent games partially because of foul trouble some playing time against a tall Iowa State team. Aldrich has already shown he can go against Mizzou's DeMarre Carroll and the solid front courts of Oklahoma and Nebraska, and should have no trouble playing well against the Cyclones. QUESTION MARK Cole Aldrich, freshman center Who will lead Kansas in scoring? WHOTOWATCH There's not too much in doubt about this game if the Jayhawks play well. The only wild card is who is going to score the most points. Seven players have taken their turn as the Jayhawks' leading scorer this season — Russell Robinson, Sasha Kaun, Brandon Rush, Mario Chalmers, Sherron Collins, Darrell Arthur and Darnell Jackson. Iowa State has several big players, so it is likely that a guard will score the most points. Chalmers led the team in scoring the last game, and Rush has been hot lately, but the bet here is that Robinson will have an unusually big game and pace the team in scoring. to Kansas' other big men and also because of matchups that call for more post players than guards. Tonight, he should see Aldrich IOWA STATE AT KANSAS 6 p.m. Saturday, Allen Fieldhouse, ESPN "All games are critical, but we've tried to win the league the last two years when losing an early game at home." "If I had my way I'd rather be two because if you're No. 1, there's no way to go but down. It gives us something to work for." HEARYE, HEARYE — Kansas coach Bill Self on the importance of winning home games Kansas guard Russell Robinson on the team's No.2 ranking Kansas 18-0 (3-0) THE PROJECTED STARTING FIVE BANK OF AMERICA Russell Robinson, 6-foot-1 senior guard with Glenn Coyle, the bodyguard with four-legged With Chalmers on the bench with foul trouble and Rush struggling in the first half against Missouri, Robinson looked to score. He helped prevent the Tigers from gaining too big of a lead. ★★★★☆ Mario Chalmers; 6-foot-1 junior guard M. BARKER He played better than anyone on the court on Saturday. That's not saying much given how sloppy the game was, but he also helped seal the victory for Kansas with a big steal late in the game. DENYA RIDGE Iowa State 12-6 (2-1) ★★★★★ Brandon Rush, 6-foot-6 junior guard BASILANE KIRKMAN You know you're a good player when you still manage to score 13 points in what you call your worst shooting game in more than a year. Darneli Jackson, 6-8 senior forward ★★★★☆ Big 12 foes aren't the only ones noticing how much Jackson has improved this season. He's caught the eye of NBA scouts, too. Jackson is projected by NBADraft.net to go in the middle of the second round in this year's draft. M. ABDULAZIZ ★★★★☆ Darrell Arthur, 6-9 sophomore forward Darren Arthur, 6-9 Sophomore forward Arthur pulled down nine rebounds in limited minutes on Saturday. His rebounding numbers have improved greatly since he was unable to grab a single board in an earlier game against DePaul. ★ ★ ★ THE SIXTH MAN THE PROJECTED STARTING FIVE ★★★☆★ Sherron Collins, 5-11 sophomore guard 10 Bryan Petersen, 6-foot-1 freshman guard ☆☆☆☆ He scored most of his points against Missouri in a quick spurt early in the second half. The team needs him to be a major factor, and he hasn't been one in almost three weeks. NATIONAL CIVIL SERVICES ★★★☆★ The Queens, NY, native passed the 1,000-point milestone against Oklahoma State on Saturday. Clark, who now has 1,066 career points, is averaging 10.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Rahshon Clark. 6-6 senior forward Reckley Simmons 4 Sophiahon forward Johnson played mostly at the power forward position last season, but that's changed with the emergence of freshman Craig Brackins. Johnson is playing more on the perimeter, and he's proved he can be a threat from the outside, shooting 35 percent from three-point range. SOMINGER The junior college transfer averaged 12.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game at Kirkwood Community College last season. This season, Peterson has started every game at guard and is shooting 38 percent from three-point range. Wesley Johnson, 6-7 sophomore forward BASKETBALL Jiri Hubalek, 6-11 senior center ★★★☆☆ Hubalek, at age 25, is one of the older players in the Big 12. From Prague, Czech Republic, Hubalek uses his size effectively — he's averaging 12.2 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. ★★★☆★ Rodrick Stewart comes through with a major dunk. Stewart treated the crowd to two rim-rattlers earlier this season but has been quiet since. Sure, Stewart's minutes have dwindled since the return of Collins and Rush, but he's still out there long enough to throw down a big slam. Here's the perfect scenario for one to happen: It's the middle of the second half, and Stewart is in for Rush. Chalmers comes up with a steal near midcourt and throws it to a streaking Stewart, who has no choice but to do you-know-what. Come on, Stewart, make it happen for the fans tonight. Craig Brackins, 6-10 freshman forward KANSAS 2 ALLEN FIELDHOUSE WILL ROCK IF... ★ If you want proof that Brackins can score, look at his line against Baylor on Jan. 12: 33 points and eight of 10 shooting from the three-point line. PETER HERMANN Mark Dent ★★★☆☆ THE SIXTH MAN Diante Garrett, 6-4 freshman Garrett is the Cyclones' first scoring option off the bench. He's playing 20.2 minutes per game and averaging 6.2 points per game. M. KOYA M. ★★★☆★★ X Rustin Dodd PHOG ALLEN WILL ROLL OVER IN HIS GRAVE IF... lowa State is a legitimate team this season. KU fans know from the past that good Cyclone teams cause big fits for the Jayhawks. Iowa defeated Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse 900 and 2001. Marc Evans fueled the in 2000 and 2001. Marcus Fizer led the Cyclones to that first victory and Jamal Tinsley brought the victory the second time. No one knows how good Iowa State is this year. The Cyclones are 2-1 in conference, a good record, but they won their first two games last season in conference play before fizzling in the last 14 games. This game is Iowa State's litmus test. If the Cyclones have a good team this year, Wednesday could be an interesting night. ISU TIP-OFF AT A GLANCE The Big 12 coaches tabbed Iowa State to finish eleventh in the Big 12. But after victories at home against Missouri and Oklahoma State, Iowa State comes into Allen Fieldhouse at 12-6 and 2-1 in the Big 12 good enough for fourth in the Big 12 standings. The Cyclones are winners of nine of their last 11 games, after starting the season 3-4. Sophomore Wesley Johnson leads Iowa State with 13.9 points per game, while freshman Craig Brackins chips in 12.5 points per game. WHO TO WATCH Wesley Johnson, sophomore forward, Last season Johnson might know soon the Big 125 best freshman not named Kevin Durant. Johnson averaged 12.3 points per game and 7.9 rebounds last season, and after JOHN SMITH Johnson overcoming a bone bruise in his foot that held him out of Iowa State's first four games, the Corsicana, Texas, native is back at it. His points per game are up from 12.3 to 13.9, but his reboundes are down to 3.8 per game because he's playing more on the outside. Expect Brandon Rush to match up with Johnson, the Big 12 player of the week for Jan. 14-20, on the defensive end. Will Iowa State score 70 points? QUESTION MARK The Cyclones are 9-0 when they pass the 70 mark – including a 73-66 victory against Oklahoma State their last time out. Kansas is holding opponents to a mere 59.0 points per game. Last season Kansas defeated Iowa State 68-64 in overtime in Ames, Iowa and 89-52 in Allen Fieldhouse. But even if Iowa State scores 70, will that be enough against Kansas inside Allen Fieldhouse? HEARYE, HEARYE "Greg can really coach, and they've done a nice job recruiting, and they've got some nice pieces. And if you let them get comfortable, they're so big and so long they could give anybody fits." - Self said about Iowa State. "They're as talented a team as there is in the country, and I don't think there is any question about that. What makes them so dangerous is their balance. They really have seven players who really could get 20 points on you on any given night." — Iowa State coach Greg McDermott said of playing Kansas JAYHAWK STATS PREDICTION Player MPG FG-FGA 3FG-3FGA RPG PPG 00 Darrell Arthur 23.6 98-185 2-10 6.0 13.2 15 Mario Chalmers 29.0 72-130 32-68 2.9 12.5 32 Darnell Jackson 24.2 90-134 2-4 7.1 12.3 25 Brandon Rush 26.1 65-159 27-68 4.8 11.8 04 Sherron Collins 22.6 43-94 17-49 2.2 9.5 24 Sasha Kaun 17.6 50-73 0-0 3.9 7.7 03 Russell Robinson 27.3 36-89 19-57 2.5 6.9 05 Rodrick Stewart 15.5 30-58 3-12 2.7 4.3 02 Conner Teahan 3.8 15-22 11-17 0.6 3.6 45 Cole Aldrich 9.2 23-45 0-0 3.4 3.2 14 Tyrel Reed 8.8 15-30 9-21 0.5 3.0 10 Jeremy Case 6.1 12-31 6-18 0.4 1.9 11 Brennan Bechard 1.8 3-7 2-5 0.3 1.1 54 Matt Kleinmann 2.5 1-4 0-0 0.7 0.3 22 Chase Buford 1.8 1-9 0-6 0.6 0.2 40 Brad Witherspoon 1.7 0-3 0-2 0.2 0.0 84-63 KU Iowa State is tall, so what. The Cyclones' size might actually hurt them in this game because of the speed of the Jayhawks. Sherron Collins, Russell Robinson and Mario Chalmers will have a field day going against a team that usually has four players taller than 6-foot-6 on the floor. Witherspoon Meter Will senior walk-on Brad Witherspoon get the opportunity to play Saturday? This meter tells all. MEDIUM HIGH VERY HIGH LOW VERY LOW CYCLONE STATS Player MPG FG-FGA 3FG-3FGA RPG PPG 04 Wesley Johnson 26.9 67-149 24-68 3.8 13.9 21 Craig Brackins 28.7 84-169 13-35 5.1 12.5 33 Jiri Hubalek 23.2 77-159 7-15 7.3 12.2 13 Rashon Clark 31.4 69-127 16-45 5.8 10.5 10 Diante Garrett 20.2 37-105 5-16 2.6 6.2 22 Bryan Peterson 27.1 27-74 25-66 2.3 5.6 31 Cory Johnson 10.9 22-34 0-3 1.9 3.6 15 Alex Thompson 13.4 19-51 3-10 0.8 2.6 0 Charles Boozer 8.3 7-23 5-19 1.3 1.9 34 Clayton Vette 6.2 3-3 0-0 1.6 1.4 03 Sean Haluska 15.7 8-44 0-26 1.0 1.1 02 Brock Jacobson 3.3 2-5 1-3 0.4 0.9 40 Mark Currie 3.1 2-3 0-1 0.3 0.7 52 Mike Smith 3.7 2-4 0-0 1.0 0.7 01 Cameron Lee 3.4 1-6 0-2 0.2 0.0 23 Marcus Brister 2.3 0-0 0-0 0.7 0.0 5 K THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN REC CENTER TO MIRROR TOP GYMS IN NATION >> PAGE 8B JAYHAWKS PSYCH-OUT CYCLONES >> PAGE 1B THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 118 ISSUE 81 BASKETBALL VOLUME 118 ISSUE 81 Low student attendance had frustrated many fans and even warranted a few words from coach Bill Self on multiple occasions. Despite the lack of attendance in the non-conference season, associate athletics director Jim Marchiony said that reducing the size of the student section had not been discussed. Seat fill as Hawks blow by Cyclones FULL STORY PAGE 8B Woes about low students attendance at Kansas men's basketball games look to be over as conference season gets into full swing. Empty spots in the student section were filled in at last night's game against Iowa State and Jan. 14 against Oklahoma. HEALTH Concerns increase over radon Radon, a cancer-causing gas, is likely present in high concentrations in a quarter of Lawrence homes, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. But the problem has gone largely unrecognized despite the potential danger of radon exposure. FULL STORY PAGE 8A LAWRENCE HOOKAH BUSINESSES REMAIN INTACT DESPITE NEW LAW The Lawrence police department has decided how they will enforce the new law concerning drug paraphernalia. Authorities will allow Hookah businesses to provide Hookah but not sell them. FULL STORY ON PAGE 3A weather 24 12 Snow Shower weather.com Friday 35 24 Partly Cloudy Saturday 46 24 Partly Cloudy A resale rift index Classifieds. ... 7A Crossword. ... 4A Horoscopes. ... 4A Opinion. ... 5A Sports. ... 1B Sudoku. ... 4A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2007 The University Daily Kansan Both sides of the scalp Critics say Athletics Department's auction contradicts anti-scalping policy BY THOR NYSTROM tnystrom@kansan.com It is half an hour to tip-off, and Walter Scott works the busy sidewalks outside Allen Fieldhouse. Scott wears a jacket to keep warm as he repeatedly asks the crowd, "Got tickets? Need tickets?" It's a cold night to be working outside, but this is crunch time for a scalper. Scott has to unload the tickets he has acquired for this evening's basketball game between highly ranked Kansas and small college opponent Washburn or be forced to eat their costs. Still, Scott stops to chat with State Rep. Barbara Ballard, associate director of KU's Dole Institute of Politics and one of many influential acquaintances he has made during 32 years of "independent ticket broking," as he calls it. Their conversation is interrupted when two KU police officers approach, one saying "We have you on camera selling tickets." Scott is written a citation and given a court date. Scalping is perfectly legal in Kansas, but the University has cracked down on ticket reselling on campus as part of a continuing effort by Athletics Director Lew Perkins to eliminate the practice. Scott was the first scalper prosecuted through the use of a generic Kansas trespassing statute combined with a University rule against commercial solicitation on campus. KU police claim scalpers become trespassers if asked to leave and don't. However, a Lawrence defense attorney said it was questionable whether a criminal trespass statute could be invoked against a citizen engaged in lawful activity on a public side-walk at a state university. Scott, who has pleaded not guilty and faces an April 24 court date, said, "I'm no criminal, man. I sell tickets. This is modern-day greed. I haven't done anything wrong." Commercial ticket resellers and individual scalpers like Scott say they are bit players in a capitalistic ticket market and that the Athletics Department itself raises vast sums beyond ticket prices by requiring donations from fans to even become eligible to purchase season tickets. A seat-selection process installed by Perkins assigns priority based on the amount of those donations, driving up the true cost of tickets. If the verb "scalp" means "to sell tickets at higher than the official rates," (the definition from The Unabridged Edition of The Random House Dictionary), ticket resellers say that Perkins does it best and that he simply wants to eliminate his competition. Athletics Department officials insist they have to maximize revenue from ticket sales to compete in today's escalating college sports arms race. And because they are staging the events, they claim the sole right to sell tickets. Individual ticket scalpers counter that capitalism is all about competition and anyone who has tickets is legally entitled to sell them for what the market will bear. They point out that Perkins, himself a beneficiary of ticket-based fundraising, credited that same capitalistic market when a lawsuit forced the Athletics Department to release the generous terms of his employment contract two years ago. At that time, Perkins, who earns $545,000 a year with a $1.3 million retention bonus, said, "One thing that is great about living in America, we live in a capitalistic society and people have the right to make money. I am proud of that." The contract also provides Perkins, who declined to be interviewed for this story, with four basketball season tickets and even traveling expenses for his wife to road games. In the auction system that Perkins implemented, four prime tickets would require at least a five-figure donation. In contrast, Scott seldom makes more than $10 to $20 selling one ticket. He said ticket brokering helped him "pay the bill." 20 EG72879678C Y4532008969JG 980303754A while bouncing between part-time jobs. "The rich get richer; the poor get poorer, Scott said. "I've never seen such greed." EYE OF THE BEHOLDER The controversial program, started in 2004, removed many longtime season ticket holders from seats near the floor. After years of seating the building based on longevity, Perkins opened seating priority to an auction-style process in which the actual price of the ticket could soar well over the face value. The draft's order is based on points accrued in the Williams Fund— earned primarily by donations. A steady progression of Kansas basketball season ticket holders descended on Allen Fieldhouse in August to select the location of their seats for the upcoming season. Not a single scalper appealed them - at least outside the arena. During the Select-a-Seat draft, the only people raiding cash above the face value of tickets were Athletics Department officials. Joseph Sicilian, chairman of the department of economics, sees similarities between requiring Williams Fund donations and scabbing. "It is the same. The Williams Fund is trying to get the most it can for those seats, and the scalper is trying to get the most for his ticket. But the scalper is in a less strong position because he has to compete with other people who are selling tickets," Sicillian said. "He at least subject to some competitive pressure, where the Athletics Department is the only people that can supply those seats." Associate Athletics Director Jim Marchiony disagrees with that comparison. "How are we getting more than face value?" Marchionny said. "Are you required to give donations to buy tickets in Allen Fieldhouse? They aren't required to do it, so why is it scalping?" Mick Allen, grandson of Kansas coaching legend and Fieldhouse namesake Phog Allen, had to give up seats that had been in his family for 45 years when the point system was implemented. Keeping his prime seats would have required a donation of $10,000 or more. He said the comparison between scaling and requiring Williams Fund donations is a "fair A minimum donation of $100 to the Williams Fund is required to be eligible for basketball season tickets, and prime seat locations can require donations that reach six figures. The highest level is reserved for those who have donated $50,000 or more. KU 2007-08 MEN'S BASKETBALL 14 KANSAS JAYHAWKS VS. FORT HAYS STATE 3 $36.00 TUE, NOV 06, 2007 07:00pm ALLEM FIELDHOUSE www.ku.edu/carpeting SEE SCALPING 6A analogy." "It is total leverage," Allen said. "As long as they keepwinning, will continue." In addition to cracking down on scalpers on campus, the Athletics Department has made it difficult for KU students, faculty and staff to sell their tickets by replacing paper tickets for each game with an electronic ticket card. Ticket revocation is promised for those who resell them. Marchiony said the policy is enforceable because those groups get tickets at a discounted price. POLICING SCALPERS "They do what they want with them, and we kind of keep an eye on them, but there isn't a heck of a lot that we do or can do if they decide to put their tickets on eBay." Marchiony said. He admits they regularly go on ticket resale sites to see which season ticket holders are selling their seats. . Marchiony said the Athletics Department would revoke season tickets only from those Williams Fund donors who purchased tickets solely for resale. He said there had been instances in the past of ticket revocation, but he declined to elaborate. Although the Athletics Department is opposed to individuals reselling tickets for more than face value, they ask that unused tickets be returned to a resale program for other Williams Fund members. Those tickets are then resold for 115 percent of face value, with the original face value returning to the ticket holder and 15 percent going to the Athletics Department. Marchiony said the 15 percent covered credit card charges and other costs of the system. David Burress, a retired associate scientist in the University's Policy Research Institute, said that by creating the point system for the Williams Fund, the University had maximized the price they could get for the tickets. "That creates a problem because if you paid a lot of money for that seat, you want to get a lot back, not just the face value," Burress said. "They have a fancy auction based on a willingness to pay, so if somebody buys a ticket and has paid the maximum they can pay for it, and then they are asked to give it back to the University for the lowest amount, that is going to engender bad feelings. They are exploiting. They are double dipping." Marchiony doesn't think asking fans to return unused tickets for face value is unfair. "Sure it's fair," Marchiony said. "It's fair to give them a choice of whether they want to do it or not." "We would look up and see who those tickets belonged to, and we would contact that person and say 'You better not do that.' We didn't have legal背信, but they are a revocable license?' Frederick said of the tickets. The concern about ticket scalping is hardly a new phenomenon. Before the Internet, then Athletics Director Bob Frederick said he would send people to monitor ticket reselling businesses by noting the locations of tickets. During Perkins' tenure, the University began cracking down on scalping two years ago by threatening to use the state's criminal trespassing law and a University policy on commercial solicitation. The law says it is illegal to remain on any land by "a person who knows such person is not authorized or privi- How tax breaks attract donations The lure of season tickets and prime seats to see the high-flying, second-ranked Jayhawks are not the only incentives for basketball fans to hand over cash donations far exceeding the face value of tickets to the Williams Fund, the financial engine of KU Athletics. Uncle Sam helps by letting donors deduct 80 percent of the donations from their taxable income. The tax break was first instituted in 1986 when U.S. Rep. Jake Pickle, a University of Texas alumnus and member of the House Ways and Means Committee, wrote an amendment to the IRS tax code that said contributions tied directly to ticket sales wouldn't get a tax break but pre-ticket "contributions" were 100 percent tax-deductible—but only for contributors to UT and Louisiana State University. U.S. Sen. Russell Long of Louisiana was also a sponsor. In 1988, Congress lowered the write-off to 80 percent of donations but expanded it to all universities. IRS officials have since questioned why donations to athletics departments should be tax deductible when basketball arenas, tickets and luxury suites are not a part of the institution's educational mission. Max Utlser, associate professor of journalism, who teaches the class Sports Media and Society, called the relationship between college athletics and their universities "a complete disconnect." U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, asked the Congressional Budget Office to The KU Athletics Department, with a budget of $47.5 million in 2006, would suffer a steep decline in donations along with every other school if the amendment were ever repealed, according to Utsler. investigate the tax breaks last year. Without such tax breaks, professional sports teams charge more for premium seats or sell personal seat licenses. With the tax breaks, colleges utilize foundations such as the Williams Fund to solicit donations that are rewarded with prime seats, yet the face value of tickets remains far less than anyone actually pays to get them. "I think anyone in the endowment business would tell you that the moment the tax breaks for that donation went away, the money would go away, too," Utsler said. 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008 quote of the day "My expectations were reduced to zero when I was 21. Everything since then has been a bonus." Stephen Hawking fact of the day www.alsa.org Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) causes more deaths a year than Multiple Sclerosis and it occurs two-thirds as often. most e-mailed Want to know what people are talking about? Here's a list of the five most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com: 1. Osterhaus: Natural herb flavors students'dav 2. Athletes with children 3. 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STUDENT SENATE Student Senate supports bill opposing hotel construction The Student Rights Committee voted last night to support legislation that would oppose construction of the Oread Inn at 12th and Oread streets. Sam Schlageck, the student senator who authored the bill, said the hotel would send the wrong message to University students and should not be built. One of the legislation's objections of the project is that it would not benefit students. The hotel would be placed in an area that students typically live in and possibly raise property values. Schlageck felt that the area could be used for more student-friendly real estate, including coffee shops and bookstores. Another objection is that it would increase traffic at 12th and Oread streets and the city was asking for $10 million to improve the traffic flow there. The $10 million has not been approved by the city. Funds provided for Battle of the Sexes on campus The finance committee voted unanimously to provide funding for Battle of the Sexes: The KU Leadership Academy. The program will address the gender gap difference in leadership and performance in men and women. Women at the University hold more leadership positions and earn higher grade point averages, but in the real world men have higher salaries and more leadership positions. Senate voted to provide the program $1,000. The program is on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Kansas Union. Campus engineers group denied travel funds The finance committee rejected legislation to give Engineers Without Borders a travel exemption. A travel exemption gives a group that must travel in order to exist an avenue to ask Senate to fund the travels. The committee rejected the legislation because Engineers Without Borders has only been a group since May, and members of the committee felt the group might not have a large enough student base to merit the high costs of travel. — Brenna Hawley NEWS BRIEFS Big 12 Championship ticket purchase explained The Big 12 basketball championship is still 49 days away, but the time to buy tickets to the tournament is now. Kansas Athletics sent out an e-mail that explained the process for buying Big 12 Championship tickets to all season ticket holders Tuesday. The e-mail included a form for requesting tickets to the games. Tickets will cost $240 plus a $25 handling fee. One ticket will cover all games of the tournament. Students may request one ticket, and faculty and staff may request two. Requests for tickets will be accepted through Feb.8. This year the tournament will be held Mar. 13-16 in the brand new Spirt Center in Kansas City, Mo. Tickets are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the e-mail. If requests for student, faculty and staff tickets outnumber tickets allotted, the athletic department will hold a lottery to decide who will receive tickets to the games. According to the e-mail tickets will be distributed at the Sprint Center, and cannot be transferred to someone else. —Luke Morris Candidates begin real campaigning in Missouri KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign began airing TV advertisements across Missouri on Wednesday that focus on her plans to revive the economy. in preparation for the state's Feb. 5 primary. Missouri is one of 22 states that will hold a Democratic primary or caucus on that day. One of Clinton's Democratic rivals, Barack Obama, began running ads in Missouri on Saturday. Rice voices confidence in strugaling U.S. economy DAVOS, Switzerland — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, in a nod to the anxiety that has enveloped the World Economic Forum, said Wednesday that the U.S. economy was resilient and would remain an "engine of growth." Speaking to an audience of chief executives and world leaders, Rice said a $150 billion stimulus package proposed by President Bush would "boost consumer spending and support business investment this year." Taliban targets Afghan schools and children KABUL, Afghanistan — The number of students and teachers killed in Taliban attacks has tripped in the past year in a campaign to close schools and force teenage boys to join the Islamic militia, Afghanistan's education minister says. While the overall state of Afghan education shows improvement, Education Ministry numbers point to a sharp decline in security for students, teachers and schools in the south, where the Taliban thrives. The Taliban strategy is deliberate: "to close these schools down so that the children and primarily the teenagers that are going to the schools — the boys — have no other option but to join the Taliban," Education Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar told The Associated Press. Associated Press correction Wednesday's article "Following the away game" misstated the status of Kelly Kohn's ankle injury. Kohn returned to play in the game Tuesdays at Colorado. on the record A 30-pack of Bud Light beer, valued at $20.99, was stolen from the Dillons on 23rd Street. on campus Sonic reported the theft of food in the amount of $8.13. The thief used a counterfeit $10 bill. The Flu Immunization Clinic will begin at 1 p.m. on the first floor of the Watkins Memorial Health Center. Heather McCrea, Kansas State University Assistant Professor of History, will present the Merienda Brown Bag at noon in 318 Bailey Hall. The workshop "Get Ready to Interview After the Career Fair" will begin at 3:30 p.m. in room 149 of the Burge Union. The Geology colloquium "Insights into continental deformation from a decade of continuous GPS observations in the Basin and Range" will be presented by Nathan Niemi at 4 p.m. in 103 Lindley Hall. The workshop "Endnote in 60 Minutes" will begin at 6 p.m. at the Regents Center Library. The film, "The Rape of Europa" will be presented by Professor Sally Cornellin in the Spencer Museum of Art Auditorium at 7 p.m. KU Opera will present "La Traviata" at 7:30 p.m. in the Robert Baustian Theater inside Murphy Hall. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for students. KU1nfo daily KU info The United Nations has declared 2008 the International Year of the Potato. 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Learn Your Own Way KU Independent Study Study and learn wherever you are Choose from 150 available courses Enroll and begin anytime 785-864-5823 www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu Check with your academic advisor before enrolling. Learn Your Own Way Learn Your Own Way KU Independent Study Study and learn wherever you are Choose from 150 available courses Enroll and begin anytime 785-864-5823 www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu Check with your academic advisor before enrolling. 080794 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008 NEWS ART 3A Student pursues passion for plays BY ANDREW WIEBE AWIEBE@KANSAN.COM What began as an extra credit assignment has evolved into a passion and possibly a career for junior playwright Whitney Rowland. However, this process has been almost a decade in the making. Rowland PATRICK HANCOCK Rowland's career as a playwright started while in theatre class at Olathe North High School. She needed extra credit for her class, so she wrote a play for it. "When I got the assignment I was like 'well I need some extra credit so I'll do it,'" Rowland said. "I have called that teacher since then and thanked him so much because I think I would have found out another way that that's my passion but I'm glad that I found it when I did." Now, seven years later, her full-length adaptation of that first work, now titled "Tabula Rasa," is competing at this week's regional Kennedy Center competition. In addition to "Tabula Rasa," Rowland's one act play, "Lights Fade, Curtain," and ten-minute play, "Erikas Kite," will compete for the opportunity to enter a national event at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Omaha, Neb. in April. "Lights Fade, Curtain" was performed at the Lawrence Arts Center on Jan. 19 prior to the competition. Plays are chosen through readings where the judges know neither the name of the playwright or the school he or she represents, according to professor of English Stephen Lim. At 25, Rowland said she knew she hadn't taken the most direct route to the University but believed her extra experiences made her a better writer. The summer after she graduated from high school, Rowland, decided that writing plays was her calling. While attending the Humana Festival of New American Plays in Louisville, Ken., one performance changed her life. "There was a play that I saw there that just shook me to my core," she said. "It was as if someone was speaking my language, like I had never heard my native tongue before." The next fall Rowland enrolled at JCCC and immediately became involved in the school's drama department. Her writing talent was immediately recognized by arts history coordinator Beate Pettigrew. "When she was first at ICCC she really wasn't sure what she was doing and where she wanted to go, but we knew instantly that she was a very gifted writer," Pettigrew said. "As she gained more confidence in her writing and decided that this was indeed going to be her focus, she just took off like a racehorse." During the past two years Rowland has been at the University, she has worked with Lim. "She just keeps getting better and better and honing her craft," Lim said. "She has wonderful stories to tell and she tells them passionately and honestly." There is a good chance at least two will advance to the national competition in April, Lim added. He said this is the first time he can remember a student has had three plays chosen to compete in the regional competition. Rowland said her dream was to become a professional playwright but that she would also love the opportunity to become a teacher to help students. Either way, she said she couldn't envision doing anything but becoming a playwright after graduation. "I can't really get away from it," Rowland said. "There is nothing I love more than writing." -Edited by Nick Mangiaracina 》 LAWRENCE A Hookah venues stay open despite new laws Basam Chaim, Lawrence senior, Hazel Chaim, Lawrence senior both smoke out of a hookah at the Hookah House Monday night. The two owners of the Hookah House recently found out that theHookah House can stay open, although their shop will not sell hookah or hookaback any more. BY JESSICA WICKS JWICKS@KANSAN.COM Jessie Fetterling/KANSAN Basam Chahine is the father of six. A retired petroleum engineer, he now lives in Lawrence helping his sons run the family business: the Hookah House, 1212 Massachusetts St. According to Hazem, it is impossible for anyone to slip marijuana To Basam and his family, the traditional glass tobacco pipe, known as a hookah in America, is more than just their livelihood, it is a reminder of their culture and religion. "It took us a year to start up, to convince the city we were good for the community," Chahine said. "What we have is traditional!" Chahine is Muslim and from Lebanon. Drugs and alcohol are against his religion. He and his sons pride themselves on being able to provide a place for Muslim students to avoid the normal college festivities that violate this moral. "We do not need to sell hookahs to do well," he said. "But if they said we could not serve, we would be devastated." "The police have never given us any trouble at all," said Chahine's son, Hazem. "This is a place for people to have a good time not under the influence." Basam said that his establishment wasn't dependant on hookahs. Sergeant Paul Fellers, Lawrence Police Internal Affairs officer, said individual cases within the law would be judged on a case by case basis. Despite recent fears that the Hookah House will be shut down because of a new state law redefining drug paraphernalia, the city has chosen to allow the commercial service of tobacco through these traditional pipes as long as they are not sold to the public. Mohammed Iskandrani, owner of Aladdin's Cafe, 1021 Massachusetts St., said a Lawrence police officer called him and told him not to close up shop completely. He could still serve the hookah. "It would likely be difficult to show that a hookah used solely for smoking tobacco in an establishment that regulates its use was used primarily intended or designed for some other purpose," Fellers said. into his hookahs. He or his brother, Bassem, prepare every hookah themselves. They are the only people who can touch the bowl, where the tobacco is placed. Hazem said he does not endorse the hookah as a safe alternative to cigarettes, but if you are going to smoke tobacco, the hookah is the best way to do it. He said the chemicals are different in hookah tobacco and there is no tar. "This place has nothing to do with [drugs], and we like it that way," Hazem said. "The hookah has so many filters that you don't get as much nicotine," Hazem said. "It is harder to get addicted." With the passage of House Bill 2062 last summer, police are even more concerned with the sale of items that could serve the consumption of dangerous and otherwise illegal drugs like methamphetamine and marijuana. Although hookahs were included in the law, legislators did not specifically target traditional hookah use. Douglas County District Attorney, Charles Branson, said that if a person could demonstrate a legal purpose, the hookah was not a problem. Hazem equates the Hookah House to a coffee shop. He said that in his culture, after school a young person would study and then go to his or her hookah place. Candice Farha, Marjaayoun, Lebanon freshman, said that going to the Hookah House made the transition to the United States easier for her. "Whenever I come here, it reminds me of home," Farha said. "It makes me feel like I am not so far away." Smoking a hookah, or what she calls an arguile, is just something that she does with her family at meals. "I've grown up with it," Farha said. "Sometimes the whole town gets together over a meal and that is just part of it." Basam said that the hookah provided friendly socializing. "just look around," he said. "The people here are just relaxing and enjoying each other. No one is acting stupid. No one is drunk." Farha said that people didn't see the hookah for its true value in America. She said that just because a hookah was something you smoke out of, people saw it as drug paraphernia. Farha said the hookah was never intended for marijuana or any other illegal drug. "It is not meant to be a bad thing, but people who don't understand make it out to be," Farha said. Farha said drug and alcohol use was greater in America mostly because the laws make it a novelty. "In America, people go out with the intention of drinking," Farha said. "In Lebanon, people have a drink because they are out." Local patrons at the Hookah House said they went there to avoid the drug and alcohol scene on campus. "It is easy for people to gather and have a good time here," said Danny Smyl, Edmonton Canada freshman. "This is such a cool atmosphere that you don't need to be drunk to have a good time." "We can't go to the bars because we are not 21," Chris Newman, Chanute sophomore, said. "This is a good alternative to underage drinking." Newman said that he didn't even know about the hookah before he came to Lawrence. He said that the Hookah House helped him to learn more about a different culture and a nice Lebanese family. Edited by Madeline Hyden THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS January 24, 2008 SENATE ABWA Meeting Welcome Back! Tuesday, January 29th @ 7pm Alderson Auditorium (4th floor Kansas union) Casual Dress New & returning members-- come hear about what ABWA has in store for the Spring semester! Food & Prizes!!! Join the Commission on the Status of Women for our first Women's History Month planning meeting! CSW When: Monday, January 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: The Wheat Room in the Kansas Union Who: You and your friends. There will be delicious food! Not sure where to start? Looking for a way to get involved this semester? Check out Student Senate for a great way to be a leader on campus. Contact Adam McGonigle for information regarding the many great opportunities available. Adam McGonigle - 785-864-3710 amcgonigle87@yahoo.com Focus the Nation KU Hillel and the KU Center for Sustainability are hosting a roundtable discussion on the 31st in conjunction with a nation-wide event called Focus the Nation. The subject of the discussion is climate change policy responses at various levels of government. Scheduled panelists include: Provost Richard Lariviere, Lt.Gov. Mark Parkinson, state Senators and Representatives, and Mayor Sue Hack. The discussion will be moderated by award winning journalist and NBC Environmental journalist and NBC Environmental Correspondent Simran Sethi. Come Join the discussion at the Dole Institute of Politics, Thursday January 31st from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The Board of Class Officers Calls for nominations for the C. L.A.S.S. Award Citation for Leadership and Achievement in Student Services The CLASS Award was established by the Class of 1987 as a gift to the University of Kansas. It is awarded annually to an unclassified staff member in Student Success for distinguished achievements in student services, commitment to the needs of KU students, and contributions to the welfare of students at the University. Nomination forms are being emailed out and can be found in the Student Involvement and Leadership Center as well. They should be dropped off for the Board of Class Officers (BOCO) at the Student Involvement and Leadership Center 400 Kansas Union, or can be emailed to boco@ku.edu. They are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, January 25, 2008. The recipient of the 2008 CLASS Award will be announced Saturday, February 16, 2008 at the Men's basketball game between KU and Colorado. If you have any questions please contact: Ryan Northup - BOCO President - kuryan85@ku.edu or Katie Goron - BOCO VP of Awards -ktldy15@ku.edu --- 4A ENTERTAINMENT THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008 SUDOKU Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers to 19 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 square contains exactly one number. The level of the Concepts Sudoku increases from Monday to Sunday. 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HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21-April 19) Jacob Burghart TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 6 It's going to be a lot easier to achieve long-term objectives during the next few weeks. Well, it'll be good during the whole coming year. The next few weeks are awesome. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7 Today is a 7 Take care of household chores and errands before continuing to explore the vast unknown. Practical matters, like food and shelter, come first. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a 5 Consult an expert on a matter you've been worrying about. This might cost you a little now, but you'll save a lot in the long run. It's a good investment. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8 More work is coming in. You simply can not do it all. Luckily, you don't have to. Move yourself into management. You'll enjoy the view better from there. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 6 A brilliant solution emerges to a household problem. You may not think of the answer yourself. Your participation, however, is crucial Explain the situation and then listen carefully. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8 Somebody else provides the answer you've been seeking. Break out of your reverie and let your friends know what's on your mind. At least one of them can help. Slow and easy does it. Hold out for what you want. Be tough and determined to succeed, just like your competition. They won't give you any slack. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Todav is a 6 SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7 Making money will be easier for the next several weeks. You could make a very lot of it, too. Consider possible methods, and things you can buy and sell. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 6 You'll be happier for the next several weeks, you'll be glad to hear. Venus, for love and well being, is going through your sign. It looks good on you. 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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 5 ACROSS 1 Request 4 ABC daytime show, with "The" 8 Royal Norse name 12 Wish undone 13 Farm fraction 14 Singer Suzanne 15 Acuity 17 "My Name Is" — 18 Turf 19 Ever-lasting 21 Religious retreat 24 Scale member 25 Ultra-modernist 42 Symbol of intrigue 44 Shut tightly 46 Not union sanc-tioned 50 Blond shade 51 Blood-hound's clue 52 Memento 56 Crazy 57 Therefore country consisting of seven sheik-doms (Abbr.) 59 Go postal 60 "My Heart Will Go On" singer 61 Abner's adjective DOWN 1 Torah holder 2 Seek restitution 3 Dutch dog breed 4 Destructive one 5 Bar supply 6 Gaelic 7 Adam and Mae 8 Conceal partially 9 Jack Sprat's fare 10 Taj Mahal city 11 Eden event 16 Postal creed word Solution time: 25 mins. S I P D A N A C R O P G O O O D O R L I R A A W E M O R T G A G E S B A M B L S U M Trot E N O L M O G U L M O R E O V E R R O P E A P E S U M A C E T A S E A M M O R R I S O N S C R E W N E A R S O S T A B O O M O R S E C O D E U R N M O R U A D A R S H O E 20 Long period 21 Initial chip 22 Wit-nessed 23 Army rank (Abbr.) 27 Unnuly hairy 29 Rebuke severely 30 Sea eagle 31 Conked out 33 Morning moisture minutia 35 Petrol 38 Year end abbr. 40 Arm 43 Prepared a casserole 45 Foolish one 46 CNN's Blitzer 47 Pedestal occupant 48 Places 49 Actress Garr 50 Id counter-part 54 Chiang —shek 55 Silithery from WSW Yesterday's answer 4.4 Solution time: 25 mins. 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THEY LOOK DIFFERENT. © Ryan Doering 1.24 ANGELHOUSE MCNAMHTON ANGELIQUE MCNAUGHTON In orientation for the University Daily Kansan, the topic of diversity was presented to us. It began with the typical, "What do you think diversity means?" and was followed by a couple of group exercises. Now, we're not going to do the group exercises but just consider what you think diversity means and if you were exposed to it enough on a regular basis. The first exercise consisted of statements being read aloud while staffers would stand if the statements applied to them. Through the exercises, we were reminded that although we are all Kansan staffers, we each individually have different interest, personalities and backgrounds thus compromising a very diverse group. The portrayal, or lack thereof, of diverse groups has always been an issue in the media. Under-represented groups have sparked many private, group-directed papers. The second exercise required us to examine just that: the media's use and portrayal of diversity. We would determine the race of a person in a picture and keep a tally of the amount of white, hispanic, Asian-Americans and African-Americans that were pictured with news and sports stories. Not surprisingly, most stories contained predominantly white subjects. The most obvious portrayals of different races were found mainly in the sports section. There we found various pictures and stories, making the sports section the most diverse aspect of the paper. The point of these exercises was to remind us that as a paper, we want to represent the University as a whole and not just one group, belief or demographic. staffers present. The orientation consisted mainly of white Roman Catholics. I was concerned as I watched people stand and sit down when the race statements were made. There were not very many non-white I'm not saying that there are no Asians or Hispanics on staff, because I'm Hispanic myself. I just feel that the staff, as well as our campus, is lacking diversity. Think back to last semester about the beginning of October. There was a huge white sign on Wescoe Beach that read, Diversity at KU: Don't believe the hype. Marcus Kirby made the sign following his inquiry into enrollment figures. According to a Kansan article written on Kirby by Sarah Neff, he believed that he was not exposed to enough diversity on campus in his everyday interactions. Looking into the University's statements about diversity, I found that there is a diversity link that contains the University's statement. I still agree with Kirby. Don't believe the hype. About 27,000 undergraduates and graduates venture onto the Lawrence campus. According to a report by the Board of Regents, last semester's demographics broke down like this: 886 blacks; 333 American Indians; 1,070 Asians; 904 Hispanics; 20,470 white non-Hispanics; 1,055 unknown; and 1,624 non-resident aliens. But diversity is not just about race — it is also about beliefs and values. Different cultures and races have many different beliefs and values. If enough multi-cultural students are not enrolling in universities, students are missing out on the opportunity to be exposed to those rich ideas and experiences. The University makes it part of its mission to expose students to different aspects of life and culture. According to Maurice L. Bryan, Jr., the Associate Vice Provost for Diversity and Equality, KU plans to further improve its diversity by hiring a more diverse staff. However, I don't think all the blame can be placed on the University or the media for the lack of diversity. Groups that are underrepresented need to take the necessary steps to ensure that they have a face at the collegiate level as well as in the media. Those who have the representation also have the tools and the means to assist students and media in their exposure to diverse groups. An optimum level of diversity at the University is inconceivable because diversity can't be measured. As a member of The Kansan, I'll try and remain your No. 1 writer to bring you diverse, Mexican-American opinions. McNaughton is a Topeka junior in journalism. breakdown by race Out of 26,342 students at KU in Fall 2007: 77. 7% American Indian Blacks Hispanic Asian White, non-Hispanic 1.3% 3.4% 3.4% 4.1% 1.3% 3.4% 3.4% 4.1% 'Percentage does not add up to 100 because not all demographics are shown. Source: Board of Regents Demographic Report. Statistics are self-reported. COMMENTARY Modern feminism carries past's negative rap CAITLIN THORNBRUGH I am a feminist. But I can assure you I shave regularly (although I will admit the consistency of this habit lessons the colder it gets outside). In my experience, these words invoke pictures of hairy legged, neo-Nazi haircut-sporting, manhating women who gather regularly to burn their bras. I also have long hair,have never burned a bra (the smell of underwire burning really doesn't interest me) and am not harboring any extreme hatred toward the male species, except maybe a select few ex-boyfriends from high school. Yet on campus and in everyday life, the word "feminist" still has an uncomfortable, negative or even threatening connotation. Being a frequenter of www.dictionary.com, I will first give you the chosen definition of this controversial word. If you would prefer a little more information, look to "No Turning Back" by Estelle B. Freedman. Simply put, a feminist is "of or relating to or advocating equal rights for women." This idea is entirely mistaken. Since then, feminism and its meaning have transformed numerous times in history to reach what Freedman calls an "umbrella usage" beginning in the 1980s, where "anyone who challenged prevailing gender relations might now be called a feminist." She defines feminism as far back as 1880 when the French combined their words for woman and social movement, to form the word "feminisme." I would argue, however, that despite the changing definition of the term can simply mean you believe in equality between men and women. Feedman goes on to give her own four-part definition of what she believes feminism to be. This term applies to anyone of any race, class or ethnicity. What made me begin to think about all of this in the first place was hearing a friend's story about her first day of class. Despite this, people still believe feminists no longer exist. In a class with five women and about 35 men, the teacher announced that for each group project she would split up the girls so every group would have one girl. A student in the business school, she is taking a 400-level management class. This has become something of a routine for my friend, though she was less than ethusiastic about being outnumbered as the lone female in a group of men. This is a clear example of a need for feminism and a broader application of its ideals at the University. She expects to be the one that the others assume will pick up the slack in the group and take on more of a writing role. I'm not asking you to consider becoming a women's studies major. I am saying that despite your gender and racial differences and the fact that you might still picture hairy bra-burners when the topic comes up, you (gasp) might consider yourself a feminist, too. I'm not asking you to change your politics, religion or values. Thornibrugh is a Lenexa sophmore in English and women's studies. If the b-ball insert sucks, I know who to bitch at. Free For All, my computer is playing tricks on me, and I don't like it. Free for All callers have 20 seconds to speak about any topic they wish --- FREE FOR ALL --- --- 》 Heath Ledger is hott. Sad to know that I won't be seeing his beautiful face on the screen anymore. R.I.P. --- I know that magic is unbelievable, but so is nothingness and clones. And we all know that nothingness and clones are everywhere, right? Play your DVDs over again. And watch the eruptions on TV. We'll be seeing plenty of him for the next couple of months. Me? Nicewere over it. Me? Already over --- --- Thank you, Coach Manning for buying all us campers pizza! Just in case anyone was wondering, guys suck at life --- --- If they have girlfriends, there's a reason they're not available. 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Todd Cohen, director of University Relations, said that in response to complaints from fans about aggressive scaling outside the Fieldhouse, the University began enforcing a KU policy that had been on its books since 1983. It states: "No activity is permitted which involves the regular use of University facilities and results in financial gain or profit to an individual." Because scalpers reap financial gain by selling tickets, they become trespassers if they are asked to leave and don't, according to Captain Schuyler Bailey of the KU PUBLIC Safety Office. City Prosecutor Jerry Little said trespassers could be fined $1,000 and sentenced to 180 days in jail. Scott, who was arrested for criminal trespassing even though he was on public property with tickets for the game, asked: "How is it trespassing if I have a ticket?" Lawrence defense attorney John Kerns said he could see prosecuting someone for scalping on a public campus only "under extreme circumstances." "With a scalper, it's not like you are disturbing the peace or anything like that," he said. "It is an individual standing there with tickets. This is America we are talking about. We have a capitalistic society. That is how commerce works in our country. Those individuals are out there working for a buck. For a big brother to say they can't do that, it seems kind of un-American." The Athletics Department has a long history of unsuccessfully trying to ban scalping by law. Before Perkins came to Lawrence in 2003, Frederick worked with Jeff Boerger, president of the Kansas Speedway, to persuade the Kansas Legislature to criminalize scalping. One bill was shot down in 2000 despite Frederick's testimony in support of the bill. Boerger said he has "as strong a partnership with Mr. Perkins as we did with Dr. Frederick". Boerger said he has had discussions with Perkins about re-introducing an anti-scalping bill in the future, "but we haven't pursued it aggressively. That is something we need to look at moving forward! Frederick, athletics director from 1987 to 2001, called scalping distasteful. Those feelings might have been solidified in 1991, the first time Roy Williams led the jayhawks to the Final Four. The first Monday after Kansas won the regional championship, Frederick said he received a call from a ticket broker who said: "If you sell me 20 tickets, I will give you $100,000." "We don't do business that way" Frederick told the broker. THE INTERNET Individual scalpers like Scott are throwbacks to an era when fans dealt face-to-face in the secondary market for tickets. With the Internet, a new frontier of scaling has emerged. EBay, Craig's List and Facebook, among others, have areas on their Web sites that allow fans to put their tickets up for auction. Now there is StubHub — the first Web site devoted solely to reselling tickets. Hardly considered a black-market operation, StubHub is endorsed by 16 schools, including Kansas State, as an official ticket reseller. The Jayhawks' March 1 home game against the Wildcats has been a big Internet draw, with 158 tickets available currently on Stubbies selling for $175-$883 each. Ebay has a four-ticket package selling for $1,070 that reads, "DONOR SEATS NEAR BASELINE - FOR POPULAR BIG12 GAME!" StubHub spokesman Sean Pate said "extremely few" schools were still trying to get fans to return unused tickets to the Athletics Department and called the practice "archic." Roger Hedrick, a KU basketball season ticket holder for five years, said he sometimes sells tickets for games he cannot attend on eBay. "Fans don't want restrictions. They want to sell for whatever the market will bear," Pate said. "That is their right to do when they have purchased that ticket. If the team doesn't win any games, are the teams going to return the money for the tickets purchased? Certainly not. That practice is beyond questionable. You are encouraging people to skirt the system." "You bought the tickets, they are your tickets, so you should be able to do with them what you want," Hedrick said. ber Hal Wagner, owner of Overland Park-based Ace Sports and Nationwide Tickets, said schools should not be concerned about what happens to tickets on the secondary market. "I think any professional or college institution that doesn't see the advantages of people being able to resell their tickets is being extremely narrow-minded." Wagner said. Les Wenger, Topeka, attempts to buy basketball tickets in front of Allen Field House before the Iowa State game last night. Pate said Missouri repealing its anti-scalping law in late November showed that society was beginning to accept a once scorched industry. "You are fighting the forces of American capitalism," Pate said of KU attempts to restrict ticket resale. STUDENTS AND STAFF Sicilian, the economics chairman, said faculty members who get tickets at a subsidized price should lose them if they scalp them. Susan Twomby, professor of education and chairwoman of the committee that oversees faculty and staff seating policy for men's basketball games, agreed to the electronic tickets, although she said scalping was minimal among faculty. "I don't see anything wrong with that. If they ask me to agree to the subsidized price, I don't have a problem with not selling." Sicilian said. The Athletics Department was so concerned about faculty and staff scalping that they replaced paper tickets with electronic cards for this basketball season — becoming the first in the nation to do so. Scalping was the first reason given by Marchiony for the change in a November interview. The Department took the same measure with student basketball tickets two years ago. Pate, StubHub spokesman, does not like electronic tickets or the precedent they set, saying it puts society closer to an "Orwellian situation" where "everyone is showing identifications to get into a venue." "I think the Athletics Department is overly focused on the small number that does it," Twombly said of scalpers. Twomby said that she didn't like the insinuation that many faculty were scalping but that she could understand the Athletics Department's viewpoint. "If I were them, I wouldn't like scaping at all, either," Twomby said. "They are in the business of making money so they can field good teams for the fans. But a lot of people don't think because they have the right to talk about scalping because it is legal in Kansas." Marchiony said of students, faculty and staff. "There is no time where it is acceptable to sell a ticket. That is why that ticket is priced the way it is" A letter sent in October to faculty and staff announcing the electronic cards said it would make "using, carrying and sharing season tickets easier than ever before." Berg said requiring donations to the Williams Fund as a prerequisite to buying tickets, "sounds exactly the same, but they cover it up by making it a fund. I could say the same thing — I am taking the extra money and it is going to the Pay for Mady's College Fund." Mady Berg, an Arlington, Neb, freshman who sold her student ticket to the Kansas-Missouri football game using Facebook, said the policy against students selling tickets doesn't make sense if it's legal. "Why bother? It's like buying a car and reselling it for more. If someone is willing to buy it, why not?" Twomby said the cards have made ticket sharing "very cumbersome." Max Utsler, associate professor of journalism, had to trek to the ticket office and go through three employees to secure a paper ticket replacement after his wife inadvertently went on a trip with the couple's ticket cards in her Lisa Lipovac/KANSAN purse. The ticket office manager told Utsler the process would go quicker if he brought his electronic card next time. PASSING JUDGMENT Judge Randy McGrath, clad in a black robe and looking regal with his full head of grey hair and white beard, uses a monotone voice to call a progression of the accused to a wooden stand. If they plead not guilty, they are given a court date. Walter Scott sits in the back of Lawrence Municipal Court wearing the same yellow and grey jacket as when he was busted for scalping tickets a month prior. It is mid-December, and Scott has come to plead not guilty to criminal trespassing. When he reaches Scott, McGrath announces, "Sir Walter Scott," with a smile and accompanying British accent—a nod to the prolific 18th century Scottish poet. McGrath reads the trespassing charge and Scott pleads not guilty. McGrath gives Scott his formal court date. McGrath gives a curt nod, then returns to his list of the accused. Next case. Scott exits the courtroom. Asked whether the banter with the "Isn't that something?" Scott says to the judge, shaking his head. "I don't know anything about the case." McGrath responds. Scott laughs: "Scalping." judge meant they knew each other, Scott looks at the floor, purses his lips, then says, "I've bought tickets from him." Interviewed later, McGrath said he is not a Williams Fund member and rarely attends basketball games. However, he did not deny that he sold tickets to Scott. "Maybe 25 years ago I would have gone to some games and a friend gave me tickets to sell for under face value," McGrath explained. Scott acknowledges the stakes are high in his upcoming trial for himself, scalpers and other ticket holders. If found innocent, it would be difficult for the University to prosecute further scalpers using the criminal trespassing statute. Scott declined to say whether he would be outside Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday selling tickets to the Kansas-Nebraska game. However, he vowed to continue selling tickets between now and his April 24 court date. Scott's competitors, meanwhile, were selling their Nebraska tickets to the highest bidders on eBay, with almost 30 tickets available as of Tuesday night. One seller was asking $210 for two tickets near the baseline, advertised as "DONOR SEATS - SATURDAY GAME!!!!!!!" "This is a hypocritical system in a hypocritical society," Scott said. Are you a junior? Are you a Tradition Keeper member? Are you interested in a FREE CLASS RING? Edited by Dianne Smith UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS KU INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY OF KU INDIAN SEASIDE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS 1883 Then "Just for Juniors" is for YOU! The winner will receive a free ring of their choice. This award is sponsored by the Student Alumni Association, KU Alumni Association and Balfour Rings. For an application and more information, go to www.kualumni.org/rings. Deadline to apply is February 8. If you are not a current Tradition Keeper member, you may join at the time of application for the just for Juniors ring award. Just for Juniors is a program that will honor one upperclassmen at KU with a free class ring. The award is for any student that is currently in their third year at KU, with at least 60 KU credit hours, a 3.0 GPA, and is currently a member of Tradition Keepers, the student membership program of the KU Alumni Association. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The University of Kansas ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The University of Kansas TRADITION KU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION KEEPERS TRADITION RU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION KEEPERS For questions, contact Jennifer Alderdice at 864-4760 or jalderdice@kualumni.org KANSANCLASSIFIEDS AUTO JOBS LOST & FOUND FOR RENT ROOMMA AUTO AUTO JOBS LOST & FOUND FOR RENT ROOMMATE/ SUBLEASE FOR REM PHONE 785.864.4358 AUTO WANTED: Will pay $5 to borrow Chem 188 materials for one day. I am reliable and will return promptly. Call 218-6110. hawkchall.com/textbooks/x17 Subaru AWD Legend L, Sedan, 2002, auto immaculate condition, brand new tires, hunt green, 83K highway miles, $8,900. Call (785) 838-858 Lawrence. sed green 4gb iPod Mini in good condition. Holds 800 songs. Concludes with Magnavox earbuds, USB cable and travel case. 955-363-5880, hawkcall: fcornseal93/ Used ABS 160 Text, Intro, to Child Behavior & Dev. Some writing will but will work for course. $15. 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KU Endowment is seeking KU students to work 3 nights each week, taking with University of Kansas alumni while earning $8.50/hr. Excellent communication skills, dedication and a desire to make KU a better university are all we ask of them. Attend our @kuendowment.org today to learn about this exciting opportunity to build your resume and have fun in this professional environment. Pizza Shuttle is now hiring for daytime delivery drivers. Please apply in person at 1601 w. 23rd Street, No phone calls please. PT Nanny needed for 2 infants. Days. Will accommodate class schedules. Must have refs., exp. with infants & dog friendly. Pay starting at $8/hr Email jaanna training@yahoo.com & dburen@univ.edu PLAY SPORTS! HAVE FUN! SAVE MONEY! Maine camp needs fun loving counselors to teach All land, adventure & water sports? Great summer! Call 888-484-8080; apply; cpedcars.com JOBS Seeking administrative assist. to work part-time until May, then move to our summer camp in MN to work full-time in the office. Room and board included. Individual with positive disposition and willingness to work hard, attention to detail, good phone skills, organized, good memory and a love of children. Call 865-1557 to apply or email cbgw@aoi.com. Starts at $8/hr with potential for raises. Student Development Assistant, KU Endowment. Part-time, 15-19 hrs/week, between 8-M-F. $8.50/hr. Duties: maintain and update the gift database, prepare letters and spreadsheets. Must be KU student, proficient in Word and Excel, and able to work 15-19 hrs/week. To apply, complete an application form, available from Student Development reception desk. 1891 Constance Avenue, Chicago, IL line at http://www.ukuenward.org (click on "About Us" and scroll to the "Job Openings" page). Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. Monday, January 28. Contact: Sharl McRoy, smohr@ukuenward.org. Admin Support, Risk Management Division City of Lawrence The City is now hiring for a part-time Admin Support in the Admin Services Dept, Risk Mgmt Division. This position will provide clerical support to the Risk Mgmt Division. Duties include handling/ processing confi-dential material. Exp with PC applications desired. Hrs are from 9a.m.-1p.m. Mon-Fri. Starting Pay is $10.00 per hr. Apply by To Apply go to www.lawrencecityjobs.org & complete the online application. EOE M/F/D 01/31/2008. Earn $800-$3200 a month to drive brand new cars with ads placed on them. www.AddCarClub.com Sitter needed in my home part time to care for my 3 sons 6-11 yrs. Housekeeping needed also. Transportation, good work ethic, driving record and 3 work references required. 785-423-5025 Spring internships available in marketing, copy writing, public relations, web development and pre-production design. Get real world experience in a great work environment. Visit www.plgritimpage.com/jobs to apply. 2) Certification Engineer, one that has direct experience with airplane certification, issue resolution with the FAA, and a general understanding of FAR's and the interpretation of the regulations as applicable to airplane design. Tectura Corporation - (AES) Applied Engineering Solutions - Wichita, Kansas - www.tectura.com/aaes Recruiting for the following positions: HAWKCHALK.COM 1) Systems Engineer, one that has an understanding of airplane systems architecture, has demonstrated ability to lead design teams in requirements capture, risk identification mitigation, process implementation, trade study implementation, as well as disciplined design review facilitation. We strongly prefer candidates with a Bachelors degree in Engineering, Science, Aerospace or related field (or equivalent) with 2/3 years of work experience. Please email us: man@tecura.com. Please apply via email to: man@tecura.com work phone # 425.749.4569 KU FOOD SERVICE - Food Service Workers Underground Underground Mon.- Fri. 8:30 AM - 4 PM 9:30 AM - 3 PM CHILD CARE Full time employees also receive 2 FREE Meals (19.00) per day Server Impromptu Restaurant Mon - Fri 10.30 AM - 3 PM £4.00 + TIPS Server Full job descriptions available online at www.unionku.edu.hr Tutors Wanted Applications available in the Human Resources department for Kansas Union, 1301 Jaffray BLD, Lawrence, KS. EDD. This position will assist with various programs related to the City's waste reduction programs. The preferred candidate will be working toward a Bachelors degree with emphasis in Environmental Studies/Sciences. Flexible 15 hr per wk schedule. Position will start ASAP, and end on Sect 1,2008 Waste Reduction Recycling Internship City of Lawrence Must Submit Completed Online Application, Cover Letter and Resume by Wednesday, February 12th Sept 1,2008. 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Bedroom and bath with kitchen privileges. Can share garage. $450/mo. 863-8319 Roommate needed for 2bd/tba apt @ Hawks Pointe 1. On KU bus route, free tanning, business and fitness center. $363/mo incl utiles. Call Kelly @ 620-5487 hwalkchak.com/housing/360 SERVICES get for spring 4 tans $12 level 1 beds only (must present coupon, one per customer) expires 2-12-08 mango tan Get ready for spring! 4 tans $12 level 1 beds only (must present coupon, one per customer) expires 2-12-08 mango tan 4000 width (hyvee shopping Center) Call 785 mango (856-2646) Walk-ins welcome! coal water mangos sunshine feeshair cool water mangos Volunteer for awesome experiences HEADQUARTERS Counseling Center 841-2345 www.hqcc.lawrence.ks.us Info Meeting Thursday 1/24 6:30-7:45pm @ Borders Coffee Shop 700 New Hampshire St. CHILD CARE Licensed daycare has openings for children, PT or FT, infants/toddlers. For more info, Call 785-856-1940/785-317-7450. hawkchalk 8A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008 THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008 》 HEALTH Experts warn of dangerous radon gases BY MARY SORRICK msorrick@kansan.com Radon gas exposure is a problem many Lawrence residents might not realize they have. The gas, which seeps through cracks or openings in a home's basement in an average of one in four Lawrence homes, is the second leading cause of lung cancer, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Radon value by Kansas zip code 2.0 - 3.9 pCi/L 4.0 pCi/L or greater The EPA estimates show that northern and western Kansas, in cluding Douglas County, have a higher potential for radon exposure than most parts of the country. Radon, which is odorless, colorless and tasteless, has been found at high concentrations in many areas of northern and central Douglas County, including homes in Lawrence's 66044, 66046 and 66049 zip codes. "Radon is like a spark. It zaps the tissue in the lungs, which causes mutations and can lead to cancer." many Lawrence homes could be at risk of having dangerously high levels of radon gas, which could lead to lung cancer. The EPA suggests checking the radon levels in homes and taking measures to reduce it. dents who change residence were that." Though Lawrence residents can do something about it." will take measures to protect their homes. To get a 5x25 radon test for you. Despite this fact, Joe McKinney, owner of Safeguard Radon, a local business that deals with radon testing, said the number of people in Lawrence who actually test for radon was relatively low. Research and Extension Office is offering a radon test kit for $5 to the public. CINDY EVANS Agent for Research and Extension Office "People just don't know about it," McKinney said. "It's like a well-kept secret." Cindy Evans, a family and consumer sciences agent with the Research and Extension Office, said the test was one of the simplest ways to detect radon in the home. Test results will tell whether a home is at or above the EPAs recommended Trudy Rice, director of the Research and Extension's Douglas County Office, said demand for the radon tests in Lawrence had greatly increased in the past week. To spread awareness of radon's potential danger, the EPA has deemed January "National Radon Action Month." As part of the campaign, the Douglas County K-State reduction level for radon. The EPA recommends taking action if a building's radon level is more than four pico curies per liter. "Radon is like a spark," Evans said. "It zaps the tissue in the lungs, which Bryan Marvin/KANSAN causes mutations and can lead to cancer" A 15-year exposure to radon doubles a person's risk of developing lung cancer. Evans said. Radon gas drifts into a building as a natural byproduct of uranium depletion in rocks and soil. Because of Lawrence's rocky soil composition, more uranium is available to produce the radon that invades ventilation systems in a home, McKinney said. But long-term home owners are not the only people affected by radon. Brian Hanson, coordinator of the Kansas Radon Program, said stu- "Lung cancer is one of the very few types of cancer that can be attributed to behavior," Hanson said. "If you test and find radon in your residence, there are options to fix One of McKinney's strategies against radon leaks is to install a vacuum pump to evacuate the air beneath the building's foundation and reduce the radon gas coming out of the ground. "Radon will always be with us," Evans said. "It's best to have the information to be able to take steps Though Lawrence residents can take measures to protect their homes against radon leaks, Evans said the radon itself cannot be regulated. To get a $5 radon test for your home, contact the Douglas County K-State Research and Extension Office at (785) 843-7058. Edited by Mandy Earles MEN'S BASKETBALL Game attendance increases after break BY LUKE MORRIS Imorris@kansan.com According to associate athletics director Jim Marchiony, student support was in full force Jan. 14 for Student attendance at Kansas men's basketball games has picked up for the start of conference season after being below average so far this season. the Jayhawks' Big 12 season-opener against Oklahoma. This level of support continued Wednesday when Kansas played Iowa State. Last semester a lack of student attendance The empty corner Self referred to was the southwest corner of the fieldhouse, which houses part of the student section. But Self wasn't the only one upset about the empty adjust to fewer student spectators. Self replied, "We haven't had students coming to the game all year. We haven't had as many students coming to the games. That's evident by looking up in the corner." "We haven't had students coming to the game all year. We haven't had as many students coming to the games." left large parts of Allen Fieldhouse empty during non-conference home games. The lack of students annoyed coach Bill Self. He expressed his disdain in press conferences and on radio shows. BILL SELF Men's Basketball Coach When asked how the team would seats. Students at the games could be heard saying that they were embarrassed that more students didn't show up. of the lack of attendance during Kansas' nationally televised game against Arizona on Nov. 25. Bethany Harvester, Newton junior, said that she was most ashamed go," she said. "We were on ESPN facing one of the top schools in the country and nobody showed up. I don't understand at all why people didn't Harvester also said that she didn't understand why students would skip games played by an undefeated, top-three — now top-two — team in the country. Lenexa sophomore Rachel Piezuch said that many students were wrapped up in Kansas football or their own class work at the time, and depended on others to replace them in the bleachers. "I think they many have thought, 'Others will come in my place; I'll go to the next game instead," she said. During winter break, the student section al trend in college basketball. However it's hard to find statistics because most universities, including Kansas, Duke and Gonzaga, only keep track of the number of tickets sold. Self and Marchiony also agreed that although student attendance fell, student support for the team hasn't fallen. "I think the student support at Kansas is as good as it is anywhere "Get your butts to the fieldhouse" was even smaller because students had returned home. Non-students, including senior citizens, filled in where the students usually sat. Both Self and Marchiony have said that they believed falling student attendance was a nation- BETHANY HARVESTER Newton Junior in the country," Marchiony said. "Every school would like to have the support that we have at KU." However, no matter how much support, Harvester has a simple message for prodigal Jayhawks fans. —Edited by Nick Mangiaracina "Get your butts to the field-house." YOU BECOME THE NEXT LADIES: BECOME THE NEXT ABE & JAKE'S GIRL! for Abe & Jake's advertisements SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO TO KANSAN.COM GET FRIENDS TO VOTE FOR YOU BE THE MOST ENVIED GIRL ON CAMPUS! visit KANSAN.COM for more info University Dance Company AUDITION Thursday, January 24 • 7 pm Studio 242 • Robinson Center NO SOLO MATERIAL REQUIRED University Dance Company SENATE SPORTS Mari & Nic THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN GET TO KNOW RITCH PRICE PAGE 3B WWW.KANSAN.COM KANSAS BASEBALL SIGNS PITCHERS PAGE 2B THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008 COMMENTARY PAGE 1B KANSAS 83, IOWA STATE 59 Jayhawks continue undefeated streak Team heads for more victories and a new record BY BJ RAINS BJRAINS@KANSAN.COM Seven teams have gone undefeated and won the NCAA Tournament during the last century, with the most recent being Bobby Knight's 1976 Indiana Hoosiers. After last night's 83-59 blowout against Iowa State, the Jayhawks now sit at 19-0 and are just three victories away from the Kansas record of 22-0 to start the 1996-1997 season. If you count the 12 remaining conference games, three games in the Big 12 Tournament and six in the NCAA Tournament, the Jayhawks have 21 games remaining to complete a perfect 40-0 season. The Jayhawks have already won 19 games in a row to start the season, so why can't they win 21 more games in a row and rewrite the history books? If they overcome three possible roadblocks, including the showdown next Wednesday night in Manhattan against Kansas State and road games at Texas and Texas A&M. I think they can do it. "I've been on undefeated teams before in my basketball career and you just have to take it one game at a time," guard Russell Robinson said. "That's the only way you can go about doing it." With the additions of Michael Beasley and Bill Walker to the Kansas State lineup, Wednesday night's game in Manhattan seems to be the Jayhawks only test for another few weeks. During last October's Big 12 Media Day, Walker predicted to me and Lawrence Journal-World beat writer, Gary Bedore, that the Wildcats would beat the Jayhawks in both games this year. "I'm pretty sure we will win, I'll predict it," Walker said. "I'm not scared to say it. I am a man. I can live up to my word, and I'm saying we will beat them." Walker then joked and said not to put it in our stories because he was just adding fuel to the fire, but the confidence that Walker and his teammates are showing should make next week's game a classic. Should the Jayhawks beat the Wildcats, they will probably take a 24-0 record into Austin, Texas for a Saturday primetime ESPN game Feb. 11. The only other stumbling block comes in the team's final regular season game on March 8 at Texas A&M. So with the Jayhawks halfway to perfection, is it time to start realistically thinking about this 2007-2008 squad as one set to rewrite history? "Not yet," Robinson said. "The Big 12 is too tough and we're really not going to get any time to sit down and have a breather. We've just got to continue to take it one game at a time. As boring as that sounds, that's what we have to do." Can you imagine the hype going into that game if the Jayhawks were a perfect 30-0 on the season? Besides the Kansas State and Texas games, I really don't see anyone coming close to beating KU. The Jayhawks seem to be men among boys in the Big 12 with the other 11 teams fighting for second place. One game at a time, only 21 more times. Seems doable, doesn't it? Edited by Mandy Earles 32 IOWASTATE 4 KANSAS 5 Darmell Jackson, senior forward, gets a rebound away from Cyclone defenders. Jackson led the Jayhawks in both rebounds, 11, and points, 21, during last night's 83-59 victory. Lisa Llpovac/KANSAN Can't keep Jackson down Darnell Jackson led team in rebounds and points in last night's game against Iowa State BY MARK DENT mdent@kansan.com Bill Self really wanted to go crazy on his team at practice on Tuesday. It had been way too long since he had chewed anyone out. So, he went nuts on Darnell Jackson for a few minutes. The senior forward glanced at him and broke out a big smile. "He's just enjoying everything," Self said. "I can't get under his skin even if I tried." And Self has to be getting enjoyment out of Jackson, too. His breakout senior season continued Wednesday night in Kansas 83-59 victory. Jackson finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Earlier this season, the stat-line would have been a surprise. Now, it's normal. Jackson is the team's second-leading scorer and top rebounder. The energetic, fun side of Jackson on display at Tuesday's practice did not exist "It was the same routine." Jackson said. "I just try to do what I can." two years ago. Self said Jackson would've thought he was crazy if he lashed out at him in the past. That's changed. His mind is freer because it's his senior year, and several family problems are finally out of his head. The attitude change has allowed Jackson to become Kansas' main leader in the locker room. The teams feeds off his energy. So does the crowd. "It's a win-win," Self said. "Darnell can bring up the mood in any room." The Jayhawks needed Jackson's points and leadership Wednesday night in a game where Self said they lacked energy. Kansas (19-0, 4-0) won big and kept its perfect record intact, but the performance wasn't up to par with earlier conference games against Nebraska and Oklahoma. "That wasn't the same team that was jacked up against OU." Self said. "We didn't have the same level defensively." That was apparent given Kansas' inability to force turnovers. The Cyclones only turned the ball over 11 times, and the Jayhawks only had seven steals. The Cyclones' defense also made transition baskets hard to come by. They routinely sent just one or two players to the glass on offense and had three or four players go back to slow Kansas' fast break. The game plan made senior guard Russell Robinson's job a lot tougher. "It seemed like every time there was an outlet pass," Robinson said, "there was no transition game." The layhawks were still able to turn a 10-point halftime lead into a 22-point advantage early in the second half, but they needed Jackson and fellow big men Darrell Arthur and Sasha Kaun to do it. Iowa State limited Kansas' running game and its guards' scoring opportunities. Kaun, Arthur and Jackson nullified the defense's attempts by combining for 43 points. But Jackson didn't stand out Wednesday night just because of his scoring. His 11 rebounds gave him his first double-double of the season. It was about time, too. Coaches and players had been giving him grief for the last two months about his inability to reach double points in scoring and rebounding. Jackson had 13 rebounds but only nine points one game. He had 17 points and nine boards in another. Assistant coach Danny Manning started calling Jackson "trick" because he continually flirted with a double-double. Finally, Jackson got one. Two years ago, who knows if Jackson would have even wanted to soak in the moment. Now, with a care-free Jackson happy about his play and his team's undefeated record, it shouldn't be a surprise that he enjoyed the double-double. Once Jackson found out about his 10th rebound, he shared his happiness with Manning. He did something the coaches and players have seen him do a lot later. "I just looked at him," Jackson said, "and smiled." —Edited by Samuel Lamb CONTINUED COVERAGE ON PAGE 4B WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Learning what it takes to bring home defeat BY B.J. RAINS birains@kansan.com This is the second and final part of Kansan writer B.J. Rains' behind-the-scenes look at the Kansas women's basketball team's trip to Waco, Texas. WEDNESDAY, 8:55 A.M. — Kelly Kohn was the first player to stroll into the room for breakfast, followed shortly by Chakeitha Weldon and the rest of the team. The buffet was filled with eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast sticks and pancakes. Plus, there was a chef making omelettes in the corner of the room. 10:45 A.M. — The team pulled into the parking lot of the Ferrell Center and walked straight onto the court for the shootaround. The arena was empty, and the noise of basketballs bouncing on the floor and the players and coaches talking echoed throughout the building. They used the morning shootaround on game day to get used to shooting in the arena and to have one last walkthrough of the opposing team's offensive and defensive sets. Because the game would be on CSTV, the announcers were at the practice. Play-by-play broadcaster Ann Schatz was asked what she thought of Henrickson and the job she had done at KU. "She really has these kids thinking championship basketball in arguably the best conference in America," Schatz said. "People have to be careful to not expect everything at once. Look at the players and there's only one senior that gets minutes. The rest of them are underclassmen. And now they are her recruits, and they are getting to know the system. They will make big strides this year, tangible strides because they already have. But next year, I think they could just be unbelievable." After the short film session ended, it was clear that Hendrickson and her staff had done everything possible to get their team ready for the game. 1:45 P.M. — After arriving back at the hotel, the team gathered again in the meeting room to watch the DVD scout tape that the coaches had given each player about Baylor. This was the third time that the players had watched the film, counting the one they were supposed to watch on their own and the time the players watched it in Lawrence before practice. Assistant coach Karen Lange was assigned to scouting Baylor, so she talked the team through their plays and players as Henrickson and others added their comments. The buffet was filled after the film SAS Contributed photo Coach Bonnie Henrickson instructs her team one last time before the Jayhawks face No. 6 Baylor last Wednesday. The team maneupped on oranges as they listen to Henrickson just moments before tio off. SEE BEHIND THE SCENES ON PAGE 6B (6) 4 D 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008 --- sports quote "When I first got to Kansas the rivalry meant nothing to me, but after one game you start to dislike them. Missouri always had a good team and I was always up to play against them." Mike Zogurski, Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher and KU graduate Put Your Game Face On sports fact of the day Zagurski made his major league debut on May 25th, 2007, when he pitched an inning in relief for the Philadelphia Phillies in Atlanta against the Braves. Zagurski remains in the Phillies organization and will have a chance to play in the majors this season after he recovers from a hamstring injury. — KUathletics.com 1984-2006 AD SAMI INITIA PIRELL HOLL sports trivia Q: Which pitcher holds the Kansas baseball record for most starts in a season? A: Mike Zagurski. In 2005, Zagurski started 19 games for the Jayhawks and also set the single-season Kansas strikeout record with 112. Inter Milan defender Marco Materazzi, foreground, and Juventus forward Vincenzo laquinta challenge for the ball during their Italy Cup soccer match between Inter Milan and Juventus at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Wednesday. ASSOCIATED PRESS — Kansas Baseball Media Guide photos wanted Would you like to see yourself in the sports section of The University Daily Kansan? Send pictures of you and your friends playing sports or at sporting events to photoj@kansan. com for an opportunity to be in the newspaper. Make sure to send the names, hometowns and year in school for all the people in your photos. athletics calendar TOMORROW Track: Jayhawk Invitational, all day, Lawrence BASEBALL Two new pitchers join Kansas baseball team After taking a step back in the fall, the Kansas pitching staff took two steps forward yesterday. two lefthies to rejuvenate the pitching staff: Juniors Sam Freeman and Daniel Manos. Freeman transferred to Kansas after two seasons at North Central Texas College, where he went 10-1 with a 3.20 ERA and 50 strikeouts in 50.2 innings in 2007. Last June he was drafted in the 24th round by the St. Louis Cardinals in the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. seasons at Santa Ana College. Last year he went 2-0 with a 2.31 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 17 appearances. Manos spent his first two While Marks is still on pace to return mid-season, Freeman and Manos will add depth to Kansas' staff in the meantime. Freeman is expected to vie for a spot in Kansas' starting rotation. How else would you know I'm a KU fan? -Shawn Shroyer Last fall incumbent No. 1 starter, left-hander Andy Marks, underwent surgery on his throwing shoulder. But on Wednesday, Kansas announced the addition of Get a free gift. Apply for your card during our next home game. Earn free rewards with your Jayhawk® Visa® card. 800-222-7458 www.intrustbank.com PLATINUM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The University of Kansas KU 988 7180 VISA KANSAS INTRUST encourages responsible credit card spending. For credit tips, visit our website. Member FDIC The exclusive provider of KU The exclusive provider of KU Jayhawk Visa Check, Credit and Gift Cards, benefiting the KU Alumni Association. 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Date Time Location Thursday, Jan. 24 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Watkins Health Center Wednesday, Jan. 30 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Kansas Union 4th Floor Tuesday, Feb. 5 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Watkins Health Center FLU CLINICS WILL ONLY BE HELD WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! CALL 864-9583 BEFORE COMING TO CHECK ON SUPPLIES. KU KU STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES The University of Kuwait The University of Kansas Watkins Memorial Health Center 1200 Schwingle Drive Kansas 66045 (785) 669-9399 students.tudu.edu.uk PHE CONTRIBUTING TO STUDENT SUCCESS 6 14 2 THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008 SPORTS 3B BASEBALL Coach bats around wardrobe ideas Shawn Shroyer: "Well, this time last year, you would have been having practices, but because of the new NCAA rules you can't start practicing until Feb. 1. Do you feel like you should be out doing something?" Ritch Price: "I'll tell you what, my wife told me last night that I'm wound tighter than a drum. It's the longest I've gone without coaching baseball in 30 years. It's been hard for me to deal with Yesterday Price I did my charts and everything for the season, so right now we're just doing all the preparation things. It's definitely a weird feeling." HU SS: "Uniform-wise, I heard yesterday, you guys are going to have some Expos-style hats. How of often are you going to break those out?" RP: "We're going to wear those with our red tops. That's Ryno's suggestion. He loves the Expos hats, so we actually copied that three-color tier. To me, it looks like a surfer/skateboard hat from California, but the players are absolutely in love with them. I'm sure when the students see them, they'll be the No. 1 seller in the bookstore." SS: "So are you going to kind of be like the Oregon football team with all these uniform combinations?" RP: "Yeah, a little bit. One of the things we're going try to do is wear our blue top at home on a Tuesday night and, if we play a two-game set, we'll switch to red on Wednesday and we'll wear the traditional white on Friday Saturday. Usually we go to blue on Sunday, which has been our tradition." SS: "Moving on to the Major Leagues, they announced this year's Hall of Fame class a couple weeks ago. What did you think of Goose Gossage getting into the Hall?" RP: "I was thrilled for him. I was at the Orange Bowl actually when that was announced and I read that one great stat in the paper that he had 52 saves where he entered the game in the seventh inning. And in this day and age when you watch Trevor Hoffman, who I think will be a first ballot Hall of Famer and is one of the greatest pitchers of his era, he pitches the ninth inning. You never see him in the seventh. That's SS: "Do you think any guys were left out this year?" somebody else's job now. Gossage pitched in a different era and I think his numbers were very, very deserving of the Hall of Fame." They needed to get young- er. The one good thing about this is Bonds, in 15 years, won five MVP awards and helped build that beautiful stadium. It's been a great era to be a Giant fan to watch but I also think RP: "You know, the criteria is interesting. I read all the debates about who got in and who didn't get in. I've been a Cub fan my whole life and I was disappointed Ron Ceyd didn't get in. I think his numbers are as good as guys already in the Hall. The interesting thing is going to be pens to Mark McGwire when this whole thing plays out. If he doesn't get in, I think you could see a situation with Barry Bonds maybe not getting in, which would be amazing politically as far as debate in the game." SS: "Speaking of Bonds, you said you grew up always tening and watch-the Giants. What think will ha-p them now that gone?" the whole team has really aged in the last three years. Now they need to get younger. The one thing about the Giants is they have good pitching. If you look at the Padres, they don't score many runs, but they pitch and they play defense. I think they'll actually be better moving him and moving a couple of the other guys, I think you'll actually see the Giants be better." SS: "And you can't turn on SportsCenter without hearing stuff about steroids. What are your thoughts on steroids in ball?" about steroids. What are your thoughts on steroids in baseball?" RP: "It needed to be addressed. In college baseball, if you test positive for steroids, it's a one-year ban. There've been some college guys who've been caught and suspended for an entire season. If those rules were in place in professional baseball, they wouldn't even be having this problem. You would hope that a kid could go chase his dream and not have to get into the steroid use in order to advance to be a professional baseball player at the big league level. If you didn't do it, I think it was a disadvantage, so I think it's a great thing that they're finally cleaning it up." ing abo. doing it. SS: "Can you make any sense out of the Roger Clemens situation? Nobody else seems to be able to" RP: "The thing that's amazing to thing that amazing me about the whole steroid use thing is you're talking about hundreds of guys but they're singling out the two or three superstars. Clemens is getting the same scrutiny right now that Bonds has gotten. He's become the poster child. Whether he's guilty or he isn't guilty, it's got to be an awful thing for his family and his career as he finishes up. You wouldn't want to see anybody go through it, but I also think it sends a message to every young guy who's coming up because it's a pretty humiliating experience for Clemens right now." SS: "% team is going to be playing in a tournament over spring break just outside of Sarasota, Fla., so are you going to sneak away to watch any spring training base-ball? SS: "And looking ahead, your there, so I'll try to get by the ballpark and say hi to Mike Zagsursi. I may take our guys so our kids can get into a minor league complex and see some of our players who are in those systems. What a great motivational factor that would be because they all have the same dream." SS: "For sure. And this summer you're going to be going all over the world with the USA Baseball National Team. Have you been brushing up on your Czech?" have lost and four remem 17-1 a game a pe 12 RP: "You know, I'm an American through and through. I'm going to just follow the line with regards to that. It's going to be a unique experience and it's something I'm certainly really honored and thrilled to have the opportunity to do. Not only for me personally, but I also get to sell the University of Kansas in the process and represent our baseball program and I'm going to try to RP: "If my guys are down there during that time, I'm going to try to get over and see some of our ex-players. I know the Phillies are down going to try to do that in a first class manor. SS: "And, last question for you, I can't let you out without getting your Super Bowl prediction." RP: "I don't think you can bet against the Patriots with the way they're playing right now. It's been remarkable to watch. They had two or three of those games where they could we lost regular season games and found a way to win late. I remember when the 49ers were 17-1 and I watched the final game at Stanford Stadium in person when they won the world championship. It was amazing to watch a team chase perfection like that because they were about as professional as you could be." 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TENNIS Federer had to be nearly perfect to beat Blake, who used his powerful forehand to keep the Swiss star from taking control of point. "Playing against James, it's always great fun," said Federer. "He's dangerous when he's even behind in the game." 》 AUSTRALIAN OPEN Blake's feelings about Federer were similar - to a point. "He seems like one of the guys in the locker room," Blake said. "Then you go out there, he beats you." The fans in Rod Laver Arena were on the edge of their seats as neither player gave an inch. With a tiebreaker looming in the first set, Federer was at his usual best under pressure, breaking Blake as he served at 5-6. Blake saved two set points while serving at 4-5 in the second set and three more after falling behind 6-2 in the tiebreaker. Federer finally cashed his sixth set point. Federer was cruising at 5-1 in the third set when Blake, refusing to yield, ran off three straight games. Federer finally held to finish it. 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After Arthur committed a turnover and a foul, Bill Self brought out the quick hook and summoned Arthur to the bench - replacing him with senior Sasha Kaun. Fortunately, Arthur picked the right guy on the bench to sit next to. It seems all the Dallas native needed was a quick chat with assistant coach Danny Manning. "He was just walking me through different moves I could do on them, because I started off pretty slow." Arthur said, "It helped me a lot." Manning's words of advice quickly translated to offensive buckets on the court. Arthur finished with 16 points on eight of 13 shooting, and showcased every move in his arsenal. "They didn't trap the post at all, so it was pretty easy to get anything you wanted." When Self substituted his 69 sophomore back in to the game, Arthur quickly went to work. First, he used a short baby hook in the lane to give Kansas a 9-5 lead. Arthur scored inside again on the next possession, and displayed his soft shooting stroke on the next trip down the court to give him six consecutive points. "I was just giving them different things to look at and trying to show my all-around game." Arthur said. It's an all-around game that Arthur—who's now averaging a team-high 13.4 points per game—works on everyday at practice with Manning. "He just walks us through different moves everyday - something different everyday, Arthur said." Arthur's offensive game was efficient, and he did everything Bill Self wanted him to do—except rebound. Arthur—who's averaging 5.7 rebounds per game—finished with only one rebound in 19 minutes. "I was pretty disappointed," Arthur said. "I couldn't get anything going on the glass, but Darnell did a nice job of cleaning up for us." Self said Arthur hurt his call in practice yesterday, and he said that might have affected Arthur's ability to rebound. "I hope it did," Self said, jokingly. "Because he had one more than I did, which isn't very good for a big guy with his athletic ability." All joking aside, Self said Arthur was hurting during the shoot-around before the game, but the training staff cleared him to play. "If you watched him today, he didn't run like he was capable of running. I think he was worried about trusting it, early in the game. After I subbed for him and got upset with him, the next thing you know, he was great." KANSAS IOWA STATE plays Here are some of the most important and best plays from Wednesday's game 2017- Sherron Collins follows a Brandon Rush three-pointer with a FIRST HALF steal and layup He puts the Jayhawks up 42-26. 3:14- Go see if this poster is on sale tomorrow. Cole Aldrich tried to get out of Rashon Clark's way, but he was a bit too late. Clark tomahawk-dunked over the freshman and drew a foul. 8:00- Wesley Johnson hits a three-pointer to cut Kansas' lead down to six. 15:34- Sasha Kaun breaks free of a pick and roll, gets the ball and slams it home. This gave the Jayhawks a 7-5 lead. They never trailed again. 14:34- Mario Chalmers makes a three-pointer to extend Kansas' lead to 18. Iowa State was deflated for good. 5:10. It wasn't quite as good as Clark's, but Chalmers came close to duplicating the highlight when he drove in on the left side of the basket for an uncontested dunk. 4:18- This had to have been a makeup for a past mistake. Earlier in the game, Collins missed a wide open jump shot after crossing someone over. This time, he made his top play count. Collins passed the ball to a streaking Aldrich by sending it through Diante Garret's legs. SECOND HALF Kansas' senior forward Darnell Jackson scores against Iowa State at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday. Jackson scored 21 points for the Javahwks 83-59 victory against Iowa State Rachel Anne Seymour/KANSAN KANSAS 32 Rachel Anne Seymour/KANSAN Kansas Jayhawk forwards, Darrell Arthur, center, and Darnell Jackson, right, defend the basket from Iowa State Cyclone Craig Brackins at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday with its 83-59 victory against Iowa State. Rachel A芹eyemour/KANSAN Kansas 83 Iowa State 59 Player FG-FGA 3FG-2FGA Rebs Pts Rashon Clark 2-5 0-0 1 5 Craig Brackins 5-14 2-7 8 13 Jiri Hubalek 4-10 0-3 8 8 Bryan Peterson 1-5 1-4 2 3 Wesley Johnson 6-17 3-10 2 21 Charles Boozer 0-1 0-1 0 0 Cameron Lee 0-1 0-1 1 2 Diante Garrett 0-4 0-1 3 3 Alex Thompson 0-1 0-1 3 2 Brock Jacobson 0-0 0-0 0 0 Sean Haluska 0-0 0-0 0 0 Cory Johnson 1-1 0-0 1 2 Mark Currie 0-0 0-0 0 0 Mike Smith 0-2 0-0 1 0 KANSAS IOWA STATE Player FG-FA 3FG-3FGA Rebs Pts Darrell Arthur 8-13 0-0 1 16 Darnell Jackson 9-14 0-0 11 21 Russell Robinson 4-5 0-1 3 11 Mario Chalmers 3-6 2-2 4 10 Brandon Rush 3-7 3-5 5 11 Conner Teahan 0-1 0-0 2 0 Sherron Collins 1-8 0-1 1 2 Rodrick Stewart 1-1 0-0 4 2 Jeremy Case 0-2 0-1 1 2 Tyrel Reed 0-0 0-0 0 0 Sasha Kaun 3-5 0-0 4 6 Cole Aldrich 0-1 0-0 3 2 Matt Kleinmann 0-1 0-0 0 0 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008 KANSAS 83,IOWA STATE 59 5B Robinson impresses MARK MCKENNON BY CASE KEEFER KANSAN SPORTS EDITOR CKEEFER@KANSAN.COM At the beginning of the season Kansas basketball fans debated who should be the starting point guard, senior Russell Robinson or sophomore Sherron Collins. Three months later, the argument seems to be as pointless as suggesting the jayhawks should wear pink jerseys occasionally. In an 83-59 victory against Iowa State last night, a common theme of the season happened again: Robinson impressed and Collins disappointed. Endorsing Collins as the starter in November was easy because of the way he energized the Jayhawks last season. When the Kansas offense started looking as stale as bread from a dirty Italian restaurant, Collins fixed it by penetrating the lane possession after possession. But against Iowa State Collins shot only 1-for-8 from the field, continuing a two week slump in which he is only shooting 30 percent. He continually hesitated instead of bursting inside to the basket. Robinson was the point guard who attacked the basket fearlessly. Robinson made four of five shots, scored 11 points and dished out four assists. "The game came to me, I got some easy looks," Robinson said. "I was a little aggressive and I made some baskets." But the way he made his shots were far more impressive than any shooting statistics. When the garee was still close early in the first half, Robinson found himself with the ball directly under the basket. He didn't let the lengthy Iowa State frontcourt deter him from going up strong and double-pumping before dropping the ball in the hoop. After the Jayhaws came out of the locker room at halftime, Robinson made a three-point play and forced two turnovers with staunch defense. "I thought Russell starting the second half was the guy who set the tone," Kansas coach Bill Self said. It was nothing new. Although most people can't imagine Robinson not starting because his accompanying, 'New York, New York,' chant wouldn't blast through Allen Fieldhouse, it's more than that. Robinson is Santas elf or the police hound that catches the want fugitive, an integral part of the process but one who is often overlooked. He throws the lobs that make it onto Sportscenter but is never the one who graces the nightly Top Ten. Without Robinson, however, these Jayhawks might not be undefeated. He scored a team-high 17 points in the narrow victory at Georgia Tech and has teamed with sophomore guard Mario Chalmers to form one of the most feared defensive backcourts in college basketball. Collins, for the most part, has struggled since coming back from an ankle injury. Against the Cyclones, he missed three wide open jump shots and under threw two alley-oop passes. Self said he wasn't concerned by the way Collins played. He said that although it hasn't been publicized, Collins turned his ankle two weeks ago and was fighting through pain. If Collins' struggles are because of a nagging injury, that's great for the Jayhawks. Robinson may be the obvious starter but to keep a magical season alive, they need both of them. Edited by Mandy Earles 21 IOWAS KANSAS 24 Rachel Anne Sevmour/KANSAN Senior guard Brandon Rush keeps up with Iowa state as he runs by a block at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday. Kansas remains undefeated with the 83-59 win against Iowa State. Sasha Kaun, senior center, dribbles down before a shot during last nights game. Kaun scored six points in the Jayhawks 83-59 win. Lisa Lipovac/KANSAN game notes Injured again Sophomore guard Sherron Collins, who made one of eight shots Wednesday, was hobbled by an ankle sprain suffered last week. Kansas coach Bill Self comended Collins' toughness. He said the same injury could keep some players out of action for two weeks. Self on Giles Self made his first comment on the recent dismissal of C.J. Giles at Oregon State. Giles played at Kansas for two seasons before Self dismissed him last year. "I don't know details," Self said. "Certainly it's unfortunate for C.J., and it's also unfortunate for Oregon State. When Oregon State took CJ they thought they had a guy they could depend on. So I feel for both parties." Boozer's bro Charles Boozer, who played two minutes for Iowa State Wednesday, is the younger brother of former Duke star and Utah jazz player Carlos Boozer. Celebrity Time Allen Fieldhouse continues to be a haven for well-known athletes and sports personalities. Wednesday night, the Royals decided to catch the Jayhawk show. General manager Dayton Moore, outfielders David DeJesus and Joey Gaithrigh, designated hitter Billy Butler and former pitcher Dennis Leonard all attended the game. 00 KANO — Kansan staff Darlre Arthur, sophomore forward, and Darnell Jackson, senior forward, joke on the bench during the final minutes of last night's game. Jackson was the leading scorer with 21 points and Arthur was the second leading scorer with 16 points. Lisa Lipovac/KANSAN high/low In-game entertainment can be hit-or-miss at sporting events. Example No. 1: The Smile Cam at Allen Fieldhouse. The place goes deathly silent during this awkward two minutes. But the people behind the in-game entertainment have hit a grand slam with the Time Capsule segment. Fans get a great song to listen to and classic Jayhawk highlights — a great combination. Weslev Johnson Haluska, the younger brother of former University of Iowa basketball player Adam Haluska, made the most of his six minutes on the Allen Fieldhouse floor. Haluska played like the kid at the Rec Center who nobody wants guarding him. Given his scrappiness, there is no doubt the next time these teams meet, Haluska and Chase Buford will battle it out for the hustle champion of the Big 12. Time Capsule The Cyclone sophomore finished with 21 points and showed signs that he might be one of the best players in the conference as soon as next season. Of course, that might be a low if you're a Jayhawk fan. Lows Hiahs Sean Haluska Aldrich gets posterized Cole Aldrich is only playing 8.5 minutes per game. And while the freshman has been good for six blocked shots already this season, he whiffed on Wednesday night. Iowa State senior Rahshon Clark dunked on Aldrich — hard — in the second half. Teahan goes scoreless Fans chanted freshman Conner Teahan's name and then exploded when he checked into the game. But Teahan went scoreless, missing his only jumpshot. iowa State's guards lowa State scored 59 points against Kansas. Fifty-five of those points came from players over 6-feet-6. 6B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008 BEHIND THE SCENES (CONTINUED FROM 1B) session for the pregame meal. The buffet again consisted of a big salad and fruit, along with strips of steak, chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables and spaghetti with meat sauce. 4:15 P.M. — The team checked out of the hotel, loaded the bus and made the eight-minute drive to the Ferrell Center for the big game. The players changed and headed out to the court to stretch and warm up, while Henrickson stayed behind in the locker room to write some final notes on the board. 5:20 P.M. - The team went into the locker room for its pregame talk with about 43 minutes remaining on the clock. Coaches Henrickson and Lange broke down the keys to the game one final time. Some players munched on oranges to get some last-minute nourishment while others just sat and listened. After the coaches "We made it easy for them. They were good, but we made them look real good defensively. We just stayed outside and didn't penetrate the three." and preparation had paid off when they forced two early Baylor turnovers by anticipating paces. After a short shot by Jacobs, the Jayhawks trailed the No. 6 team in the nation by only six points. 15-9. BONNIE HENRICKSON Kansas coach were done talking about what the team needed to do to win the game, they joined hands with the players in a circle for a moment of silence. After days of preparation and hours upon hours of watching film and reading scouting reports, the moment they had been preparing for had finally arrived. It was game time. 6:05 P.M. — As Henrickson correctly predicted, Baylor's Jessica Morrow did not start, but she did enter early in the game as a substitute. It looked as if the Jayhawks' scouting Things went downhill quickly when KU's leading scorer, McCray, went to the bench with two fouls just a few seconds later. The Bears put the game away with a 16-4 run with McCray on the bench to lead 33-13 at halftime. Even when McCray was in the game, she struggled to find a rhythm and made only three of the 15 shots she attempted. The Jayhawks tried to mount a comeback early in the second half. They cut the lead to 14, but Baylor's balanced offense and a 21-of-24 performance from the free-throw line put the game out of reach. The Jayhawks fell 59-35 to the Bears, struggling to get anything going offensively, despite the added screens to their offensive plays installed at Tuesday's practice. CONTINUED PHOTO Sophomore guard Lacchela Jacobs looks out the window of the team bus last Wednesday during their trip in Waco, Texas. The team was traveling to the Ferrell Center for their minnow shootout in preparation of Facing No. 6 Bavarri that night. She also said, "We never took "I'm not advocating playing anybody one-on-one because that's not how you beat Baylor, but when you have an offense that has six to eight different screens and at the end of that we still can't get a shot," Henrickson said. "We've got to be able to get in a seam, make a pass and take a shot. We never got inside of their man-defense." advantage of them trying to switch some screens." A key Henrickson had stressed multiple times during the trip was rebounding, and that turned out to indeed be a big difference in the game. Baylor had 25 offensive rebounds to the Jayhawks' 20 defensive rebounds. Counting the three misses at the free-throw line, Baylor rebounded more than half of its missed shots, a stat that didn't sit well with Kansas coaches on the trip back to Lawrence. T "It was offensive rebouncing and transition opportunities for them." Henrickson said. "We made it easy for them. They were good, but we made them look real good defensively. We just stayed outside and didn't penetrate the three." CONTRIBUTED PHOTO 9:05 P.M. — As a disappointed team boarded the plane for the flight home, a bag with a sandwich, chips and fruit was waiting. The food was the only way for some players to take their minds off the game. Once the plane was airborne, most players slept or listened to their iPods. McCray, however, looked over the final stat sheet. She could only put her head down after the stat sheet confirmed the poor offensive outing. "It's real frustrating," McCray said. "Our shots just didn't fall, I don't know why, but the offense just wasn't in sync. They were switching every screen, and we just couldn't find the right opportunities to score. We just couldn't knock down the open shot when we had it." 10:45 P.M. — As the plane approached Topeka, the captain announced that the weather conditions had changed and that it was snowing at the airport. As the plane As the plane dipped below the clouds, players could barely see the ground because of the thick snow that surrounded them in the air. As the team began their final approach, they were told that the runway needed to be cleared and that they were being held up because of the snow. As the plane circled amidst the snow and wind, the pilot came back on and said that people were bringing de-icing equipment onto the runway and that it would take an extra 15 minutes or so. Finally, after circling above the airport in the storm for more than 45 minutes, the team was able to land safely. 12:55 A.M. — Back in Lawrence, players slowly walked back to their apartments at the Jayhawker Towers as coaches and team personnel got in their cars to drive home. Teams spend hour after hour preparing for each team they play. Whether it's the No. 6 team in the country or a 2-11 nonconference foe, coaches and players work tirelessly to make sure they are as prepared as possible to win each game. The game itself is made of days of preparation and practice that led up to that point. So the next time you see a team take the field or court, take a second to think about what they did to get there. Or what it took just to get home. —Edited by Samuel Lamb SUPERBOWL Patriots aim for post-season perfection after undefeated season ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Even by Super Bowl standards, this one has it all. Unbeaten team vs. unpredictable team. Most valuable player vs. least likely Manning. New York vs. Boston. Plus a supermodel, to boot. Who needs Xs and Os, anyway? Bring on Gisele! And kicking off the hype, Tom Brady's burn foot. Two weeks before the big game has barely begun, and already the buzz is brewing over the New England Patriots and New York Giants. Off the field, especially. Fine by the NFL. In a league that loves attention and promotes itself with a TV network that provides 24-hour coverage, this is more perfect than the Pats. Besides, isn't this exactly why they have the extra-week break before the game? Been a while since Joe Namath lounged poolside with the blondes and promised a win, or Jim McMahon paraded down Bourbon Street. Neon Deion Sanders and Terrell Owens were rank amateurs, by comparison. If Super Bowl XLII publicists needed any more eyeballs, they've found them in XL fashion. Funny thing, the epicenter of the football world — for the moment, anyway — isn't a snow practice field in Foxborough, or an indoor bubble at the Meadowlands or a giant dome in the Arizona desert. Nope, it's a neatly appointed, brick town house on a quiet, quaint street tucked away in the old, historic section of Greenwich Village. That's where the NFL's All-American boy — the dimple-chinned Brady — limped around with a walking boot on his right foot, spending time with girlfriend Gisele Bundchen. The Patriots quarterback also showed up with a bouquet of flowers. Nice for her; nice for the New York Post head writer, too. "FLOWERY TOM A POSY PATSIE," the newspaper blared Tuesday. OK, hardly the Ickey Shuffle or the Super Bowl Shuffle. But a glam start building toward America's No. 1 sporting event, a game on Feb. 3 in suburban Phoenix that's expected to attract 1 billion viewers all over the globe. Then again, maybe it's all a ruse. The conspiracy theorists were out in full force Tuesday on WFAN, the all-sports radio station in New York, suggesting that the 18-0 Patriots put Brady in a soft cast merely to confuse the Giants. In fact, there are pictures aptly on the Web, showing Brady squirring Bundchen from her West Village pad to an East Village hotspot minus the boot. Brady isn't addressing whether anything is seriously amiss. The two- time Super Bowl MVP simply, said he was "a little nicked up" and that "I'd have to be on a stretcher to miss this one." David Letterman, meanwhile, offered his own plan. The "Late Show" host suggested the Giants might consider slipping last year's Super Bowl MVP, Peyton Manning, into the No. 10 jersey worn by his brother, Eli. Eli may not have the cachet of his older brother, but at least he did not make the same mistake that Brett Favre did, throwing an interception that cost the Green Bay Packers a chance to beat the Giants in overtime last weekend. After that victory in the NFC championship game, the brothers talked on the phone. it's great to hear it from him. I'll take all the advice I can set." Hes sure to hear plenty. Over the years, the break between the league conference games and the Super Bowl has varied between one week and two weeks. The coaches and players usually want to get going; NFL handlers like the anticipation to percolate. It's bound to happen, particularly with a built-in rivalry. Beantown vs. the Big Apple once again, this time on the gridiron instead of the diamond. Leave it to Red Sox star Curt Schilling to throw out the first pitch. Many Yankees rooters still think his famous bloody sock in the 2004 postseason was a stunt, and he knows exactly how rival fans feel about the perfect Patriots. THAI HOUSE WE ARE NOW OPEN AT 711 W 23RD MONDAY-FRIDAY 11A-3P & 4:30P-10P SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11A-10P *INTERSECTION OF 23RD AND LOUISIANA NEXT TO WESTLAKE HARDWARE Voted Best Pizza in Lawrence! Almost the Weekend! 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The add will include new basketball courts, an amputated aero beds and a rowley backsock. players and martial artists will pack the building. 图示为施工现场的一名工人正在使用水平尺进行测量。 "The only way we come in the evening is if we have tests," Sharpe said. But students may not have to worry about finding a treadmill or dumbbell during the peak hours of the recreation center anymore. The Student Recreation Fitness Center is in the midst of a 6.3 million dollar expansion. Alex Bonham-Carter/KANSAN On Nov.13,2007 Kansas State joined Kansas as one of those schools. At Kansas State students voted to spend 21 million dollars on an expansion of Peters Recreation Complex. The Kansas and Kansas State projects both came after a 49.2 million dollar expansion of the recreation center at the University of Missouri. "MizzouRec" opened in 2005. With 293,000 square feet According to Steven Martini, the director of recreation services at Kansas State, more than 300 university recreation centers are under renovation or expansion. "Students that are coming to us now are saying, 'We're used to this. This is what we had in our high schools, or at our private gym." MARY CHAPPELL Director of Recreation Services of basketball courts, hot tubs, and flat-screen televisions, Sports Illustrated On Campus n am e d MizzouRec the top university recreation center in the country in a September 2005 issue. Just like the Kansas and Kansas State recreation centers, students paid for MizzouRec with student fees. Mary Chappell, director of recreation services at the University of Kansas, said when construction crews finish the expansion in May 2008, students will have 45,000 square feet of new amenities and equipment. The expansion, which will include four new multi-purpose courts, two new racquetball courts, a longer indoor track, a new martial arts room and a new golf simulator, is a recreation center development trend at universities across the country. But while university students pump more and more money into recreation centers, Chappell said her main goal was to give students what they need. "We do see what's going on around us," Chappell said about the recreation center developments at Missouri and Kansas State. "We know it's a good retention and recruiting tool." Admissions sent prospective students information about the recreation center after the University accepts their application. Lisa Pinamonti-Kress, director of the Office of Admissions and Scholarships at the University of Kansas, said the Office of "It is something that we talk about, and students like to know what we have," Pinamonti-Kress said. Chappell agreed the Student Recreation Fitness Center was positive for luring prospective students. "They come into the rec center, and I think it paints a really good picture of something that they could utilize once they get here." The University of Kansas hasn't always had a million-dollar recreation center. Until 2003, Robinson Gymnasium was the only recreation option for students. Robinson Gymnasium, which is home to the School of Education's Health, Sport, and Exercise Science program, was open limited hours. Chappell said in 1998, Kevin Yoder, the student body president at the time, led a small task force of students to determine if students would pay for a new recreation center. That task force decided that students would pay $50 on top of the old $13 recreation fee. Student Senate charged students a $50 recreation fee, and construction on the new recreation center began in 2002, with the grand opening coming in 2003. Chappell said Recreational Services was fortunate to be able to add on to the center this quickly. She said in 2004 former student body president Andy Knopp negotiated a deal with athletic director Lew Perkins. Knopp traded 1,500 student basketball seats to the Kansas Athletics department for 6. 3 million dollars. Construction crews started working on the expansion project in March 2007. But will a nicer recreation center attract potential students? Martini, who has been at Kansas State since 1980, said he thinks recreation centers play a small part in attracting students. "It's not so much KU has this, so K-State has to have this, but enrollment at universities has become more and more competitive over the years," Martini said. "You want to get students to come to your University, so you have to provide the best programs, the best instructors, the best facilities." Chappell has another reason for the spike in university recreation centers-students expect nice ones now. "Students that are coming to us now are saying, 'We're used to this.' This is what we had in our high schools, or at our private gym," Chappell said. Chappell said she didn't expect the trend of bigger and better recreation centers to stop. In fact, she said people might see a new trend popping up inside recreation centers. "You are going to see a lot of schools going to the component of wellness. When you go into a rec center, you're not only going to be playing basketball and racquetball, but you are going to be learning how to cook right." Chappell said. Diane Dahlmann, director of Recreation Services at the University of Missouri, said that reading, writing, and arithmetic are no longer the three "Rs." "Recreation is the fourth "R," Dahlmann said. The Student Recreation Fitness center will be finished after an expansion to the north and south sections are completed. —Edited by Nick Mangiaracina {The Place To Be Our VIP!} Save the Date! 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On the cover: Photo/Lisa Lipovac iavplayers EDITOR ONE-EYED WILLIE Dani Hurst ASSOCIATE EDITOR●PREGNANT PIRATEWENCH Megan Hirt DESIGNERS*MURDEROUS CUTTHROATS Brenna Hawley Bryan Marvin CONTACT •HELPYOURSELF Jessie Fetterling Gina Souders HEALTH•GOOD FOR YOU Jeff Briscoe Kaitlyn Syring MANUAL•DO IT Peyton Baldon Josh Patterson Dianne Smith NOTICE•TAKE NOTE OF IT Chris Bell Taylor Miller Rebekah Scaperlanda PLAY •OUT AND ABOUT Travis Brown Joe Hunt Deepa Sampat CREATIVE CONSULTANT●KNOWS A LOT Carol Holstead WRITE TO US jayplay08@gmail.com JAYPLAY The University Daily Kansan 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 864-4810 2 01.24.2008 VOL. 5 ISS. 17 1234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789 interesting fact: If a pirate lost his right arm at sea, he would be paid 600 pieces of eight, or $576. - www.piratesinfo.com weekly line-up january 24 Tea Time, Kansas Union, 3 p.m., all ages, FREE, www. sdevents.com. Film: The Rape of Europa. Spencer Museum of Art, 7 p.m., all ages, FREE. "Red Herring." Topeka Civic Theatre, 7 p.m., all ages, $18-$22, www.topekacivictheatre.com. Roger Wilder Quartet. The Blue Room, 7 p.m., all ages, FREE, www.myspace.com/frogerwilder. Jeff Black Trio. 110. Knuckleheads Saloon, 7 p.m. 21+,$15. Liquid Buzz Sessions. Last Call, 7 p.m., 18+, $2-$5. Concert for Barack Obama, Abe & Jake's, 7:30, 18+, FREE. "Greater Tuna." KU Opera presents "La Lawrence Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m., all ages, $17-$20, www.thelawrence.com. Ad Astra Per Aspera/ **Traviata."** Murphy Hall, 7:30 p.m., all ages, $7, www. arts.ku.edu. The Kinetiks. The Jackpot, 8 p.m., 18+, $5, www.myspace.com/adostraperaspa. NEON Dance Party. Dance Party. The Bottleneck, 10 p.m., 18+, $1-$5. Ophiuchus/Order of Opinions/Order of Kaos. jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+,$3, www.orderofkaos.net. Luca/Erik Voeks/ Honeywagon. The Record box, 10 p.m., 21+,$7, www.honeywagon.com. january 25 Vibe. The Blue Room. 5 p.m., all ages, FREew, www.americanazmuseum.com. Chiara String Quartet. Chiara String Quartet. Lied Center, 7:30 p.m., all ages, $12-$14, www.chiaraquartet.net. B.B. King/Brody Buster. Uptown Theater, 7:30 p.m., all ages, $55-$125, www.bbbking. com. Kennedy Luck Club/ Rosetta Sound/It's All About the Benjamins. The Boobie Trap Bar @ 8 p.m., all ages, $5-$6, www.myspace.com/ kennedyluckclub. The Schwag: A Tribute to The Grateful Dead. The Granada, 8 p.m., all ages, $7, www.thechwog.com Film: Across The Universe. Kansas Union, 8 p.m., all ages, $2. Bruce Robinson. Bruce Robinson. Knuckleheads Saloon, 8 p.m., 21+, $15, www.brucerobinson.com. Ida McBeth. The Blue Room. 8:30 p.m., all ages, $10, www.idamcbeth.com. DJ Nick Reddell. Abe & jake's. 9 p.m., 18+, FREE, www. reddellproductions.com. Gonzo & Mix 93.3. America's Pub, 9 p.m., 21+, FREE, www.mix93.com. Big Smith. The Bottleneck, 9 p.m., all ages, $7-$8, www. bigsmithband.com. Cosmic Bowling. Kansas Union, 10 p.m., all ages, FREE. Soundsc Siren Radio/ Lights & Siren. The jackpot, 10 p.m., 18+, $5-$7, www. myspace.com/lightsandsiren. january 26 Moonlight Drive: A Tribute to The Doors. Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+ $5, www. moonlightdrivetribute.com. Sounds Under Radio/ Making Movies/The Alarmists. The Record Bar, 10 p.m., 21+,$7, www.myspace.com/thenewamsterdam.s Moonlight Drive: A The New Amsterdams/ Black Christmas. Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+,$2. ... Five Finger Death Punch/SideWise/ Sicadis. The Record Bar 6 p.m., all ages, $12-$15, www. fivefingerdeathpunch.com. Five Finger Death Punch/SideWise/ ... Metal Wars Semifinal: Chiara String Quartet. Cradle To Casket/ Injected Element/ Mourn the Martyr/ Docimus/Godzai. Beaumont Club, 7 p.m., all ages, $5, www.myspace.com/ mountmartyart. A string Quartet. Lied Center, 7:30 p.m., all ages. $12-$14, www.chiaraquartet.net. Vonda Shepard/ Tiffany Christopher. Uptown Theater, 7:30 p.m., all ages, $27-75, www.vondashepardonline.com. Stand Under Nothing/ Stand Under Nothing/ Trademark Twitch/ The Hand of Midas/ Ultralicitum. The Boobie Trap Bar, 8 p.m., all ages. $5-$6, www.mypspace.com/ standundwarning. Waka Winter Classic: Waka Winter Classic: Robots vs. Dinosaurs/ Billy the Squirrel/77 Jefferson/Poor Miner's Union/Cosmopolitics. The Bottleneck, 8 p.m., all ages, $5, www.wakawinterclass.com. Film: Across The Universe. Kansas Union, 8 p.m., all ages, $2. Son Venezuela with DJ Jalapeno. The Granada, 9 p.m., all ages. $5. Cosmic Bowling. Kansas Union, 10 p.m., all ages, FREE. Truckstop Honeymoon/ Midday Ramblers/ Snaggletooth. The Jackpot, 9 p.m., 18+, $7-$9, www. truckstophoneymonoon.com The Vegetables/True North, jazzhaus, 10 p.m, 21+, $5, mywwwspace.com/ trunorthnusic.um Abracadabras/ Destination Go. The Record Board, 10 p.m., 21$, www.myspace.com/okljones. OK Jones/ The Eudoras/Wood january 27 Roses. Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+,$2. *Theater Tuna.* Lawrence Community Theatre, 2.30 p.m., all ages, $17-$20, www.theatreawrence.com. "Greater Tuna." V Lawrence Scottish Fest. Lawrence Community Theatre, 5:30 p.m., all ages, $12-$15, www.theatrelawrence.com. Grand Marquis/The Rumbleletts. Uptown Theater, 6 p.m., all ages, $10. www.grandmarquis.net. Smackdown! Live Action Trivia. The Bottleneck, 8:30 p.m., 18+, $5. Kennedy Luck Club/ The Noise FM/It's All About the Benjamins. The jackpot, 9 p.m., 18+, $5-$7, www.myspace.com/kennedyluckclub. The Show is the Rainbow/Boo & Boo Toe/Meatfall The Record Bar, 10 p.m., 18+ $7, www.myspace.com/ theshowestherainbow. Y january 28 Louis Neal Band. The Blue Room, 7 p.m., all ages. FREE. FREE Open Mic at the The Open Mic at the 'Neck. The Bottleneck, 10 p.m., 18+, $2 The Skanktones Open Jam. jazzhaus, 10 p.m. 21+,$2. E for Explosion/ january 29 Dynamite Walls/Ste. Simone. The Record Bar, 10 p.m., 21+,$. www. myspace.com/foreexplosion. Metal School. Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+,$1. Metal School. Replay Haste the Day/Scary Kids Scaring Kids/ Drop Dead Gorgeous. Beaumont Club, 7 p.m., all ages. $12, wwwspace. com/lastetheday. Panel Discussion: Military Bloggers and America's Wars. Dole Institute of Politics, 7:30 pm, all ages, FREE, www.doleinstitute.org. KU Opera presents "La Traviata." Murphy Hall, 7.30 p.m., all ages, $7, www.artsku.org Tuesday Night Folk Concerts. Signs of Life. 7:30 p.m., all ages, FREE. Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. The Girl Up Kings. The Granada, b. 8pm, all ages, $15, www.mypace.com/ sharonjonesdiedatipeds.com Film: I'm Not Scared (Italy). Kansas Union, 8 p.m., all ages, $3. Blood on the Wall. Replay Lounge, 10 p.m. 21+,$2, myspace.com/ bloodonthewall. Y january 30 Forum: Capitalism, What It Is and What It Isn't, presented by Harry Shaffer. Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 12 p.m. all ages, FREE. Chess Night. Aimee's Coffee House, 7 p.m., all ages, FREE. Acoustic Open Mic. Jazzaus, 10 p.m., 21+,$2. Jazz Bloc Jim Blood on the Wall/The Jim Button Band/The Spook Lights. The Record Bar 10 p.m., 21+,$7. www.myspace.com/bloodonthewall. Bloo Jim I Spoo Ban J meso mysb where America's Pub 510 Westport Rd. Kansas City, Mp. (816) 531-1313 Beaumont Club 1VF 4050 Pennsylvania St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 561-2560 The Blue Room 1616 E. 18th St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 474-2929 The Booble Trap Bar Jackpot Music Hall 1417 S.W. Sixth St. Topeka (785) 232-9008 943 Massachusetts St. Lawrence (785) 843-2846 The Jazzhaus 926 1/2 Massachusetts St. Lawrence (785) 749-3320 Knuckleheads Saloon Last Call 2700 Rochester Kansas City, Mo. (816) 483-6320 729 New Hampshire Lawrence (785) 832-9800 Lawrence Community 1020 Westport Rd. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 753-5207 1501 New Hampshire Lawrence (785) 843-7469 1029 Central (11th & Central) Kansas City, Mo. (816) 471-0400 Lyric Theatre The Record Bar Replay Lounge 946 Massachusetts St. Lawrence (785) 749-7676 Signs of Life 722 Massachusetts St. Lawrence (785) 830-8030 Topeka Civic Theatre 3028 S.W. Eighth Ave. Topeka (785) 357-5211 Uptown Theater Uptown Theater 3700 Broadway St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 753-8665 interesting fact: When the pirate Henry Morgan was attacking a fort in Panama, the fort withheld his advances. To get into the fort, he captured Catholic priests and nuns to shield his crew as they climbed the walls. - piratesinfo.com 01.24.2008 VOL 5 ISS.17 3 1. 100 manual 干 TONIGHT FRIDAY Biggest DANCE Party NO COVER! before 10pm w/.coupon ABE & JAKE'S LANDING 18+ Every Night ABE & JAKE'S 8 EAST SIXTH STREET • LAWRENCE, KS LANDING Check out our new web site www.abejakes.com 841-5855 By Lauren Keith your guide to greener living greening it Finally, something may exist that both environmentalists and George W. Bush can agree on: the ineffectiveness of fear mongering. act quickly have turned many people off to caring about the world around them. Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh started the countdown on a doomsday clock after the release of An Inconvenient Truth because he claims that the documentary warned that global warming will kill Because of the fake severity of their message, "doomsday" environmentalists who claim that the world will end in a few years if mankind doesn't 12 10 8 6 4 2 10 11 12 D us all in 10 years. I would tell you the time we have left to live on this earth, according to Limbaugh's clock, but unfortunately I cannot access it on his Web site because I'm not a Rush 24/7 Member. Damn. And you don't necessarily have to. To live green, your motivations can be entirely selfish. You only need to care about yourself, your wallet and your species' ultimate survival. Do you care about the world around you? Well, let's just say that you don't. Although green living and the belief in global an inconvenient truth A MARKETING PROJECT BY ALEXANDER R. KRONKEL warming usually go hand in hand, you don't have to get married to the idea. You don't necessarily have to care about polar bears, how quickly Greenland is melting or how fast the ozone is depleting. But you should realize how your actions tie into environmental changes we see locally and globally Yes, you're right I will probably pimp Al Gore at the drop of an Arctic ice sheet because I think he has done a wonderful job of bringing visibility to a previously downplayed issue. However, this is a problem that transcends political boundaries, and I want to bring as many viewpoints to the table as possible. What many people have a problem with is the confusing wording used by the scientific community when describing the problem. Isn't global warming only a theory? Exactly. In science, everything is theoretical, and nothing can ever be completely proven or disproven.A mere hypothesis can only move into the upper echelons of being a theory after numerous tests, experiments and other hypotheses have failed to falsify the evidence. Check out any 100-level chemistry or biology course. Everyone seems to be content with many other theories that we deal with daily, such as the theory of gravity. Maybe when Americans can see climate change in their everyday lives will we finally commit to living a greener lifestyle. Even if you still think that global warming is caused by a bunch of liberals blowing hot air, that's fine. All you have to truly care about is yourself, your wallet and your survival, which is all you need to live a greener life. BIOLOGY CAMPAIGN REPORT Whatever your political viewpoints, your background, your socio-economic standing or your Facebook status, you can all be green with me. facebook We rack our balls for You Open 9 am - 2 am Daily Astr's 601 Kasold 45 3609 18 Tables (Unlimited Balls) ... 4 01.24.2008 VOL.5 ISS.17 interesting fact. Pirates would throw grenades made of glass, wood or steel at their enemies. Because wooden grenades were often made from coconuts or gourds, pirates would add nails or bits of iron either inserted in the body of the grenade. -- blinkat.hgewiswich.net/pirates/ Contact the writer: lkeith@kansan.com contact 😂 Dealing with an end Breaking up can have benefits By Daniel Reyes dreyes@kansan.com Lawrence senior Emily Nelson and her high school sweetheart tied the knot after six years of dating. But this was a knot that would soon come undone. "He was the wrong one, but I was in love," Nelson says. "If I had walked away on my wedding day, my friends would have all gotten up and cheered. They were happy we split. Relationships begin with promises of understanding and affection. Sometimes, as in Nelson's case, relationships lead to love and an intimate connection, blossoming into a lifelong companionhip. Other times they end with a split. But breakups don't have to be an unhappy end. In fact, they can lead to a new relationship—when the time is right. But before anyone can move on, they must first cope with the failed relationship. Skipping the grieving process can set the person up for another failed relationship. and get over the previous relationship, says Lynn Harris, co-creator of *BreakupGirl.net*. "For the first week or so, it's Wallow City, and you're the mayor," Harris says. "Be sad. You need to get the breakup toxins out of your system. But it's important to force yourself to get back into the swing of things. Getting up and out will help you go the last mile toward 'over it.'" Nelson used the reason she split from her husband as the motivation for getting over the relationship. "I ended the marriage because I had outgrown him," Nelson says. "I was going to school and he wasn't. He wanted to be a little boy." While no one sets out to fail at a relationship, breakups do not need to be seen as failure or the end, says Karen Gail Lewis, a marriage and family therapist based in Cincinnati. Instead, it should be a time of reflection and preparation for future relationships. e make them better. 'What did I do wrong in this relationship to do better next time?' Lewis says. "You look at 'What is my part of why the relationship didn't work?" Lewis, also the author of Parents and Their Grown Children, says breakups can be beneficial. "Breakups are necessary because you thought you were attracted to a person and you realize, 'This is not a good person for me to be with.'" Lewis says. When a long-term relationship ends, "next time" and "self-improvement" are difficult concepts to grasp as a person tries to cope with sadness. When Laura Pahls, Garden City senior; broke up with her boyfriend of more than two years, she says she was angry. the most." "I had been ditching my friends a lot because he was so needy," she says "a spent a "You take the things you learned and learn how to To help avoid quarrels, the form of a four-letter word: Talk. "Talking helps resolve the issues that can anger and is one of the main factors of broken couples together," Lewis says. Talking—as opposed to yelling—will bring results in relationships. It can help couples through problems and prepare unnecessarily for possible flaws the-month cut people sometimes the tools and desire to flawed relationships we Harris says. "Winston Churchill said, 'When you're going through hell keep on working out the tour' bailing." Talking serves not just ing gossip or release score. It can save trek through and your then a win "Be sad. You need to get the breakup toxins out of your system." —Karen Gail Lewis, marriage and family therapist lot of time with my friends, I became more social again. Without them I don't know what I would have done." Nelson also had help coping with her split with her husband. Pahls and Nelson did not fall victim to a method Lewis says is not a good way to cope "I had a brand new baby," Nelson says. "I just let him go. I had to focus on my child. He didn't do anything wrong." with a failed relationship. photo illustration by: Lisa Lipovac for more information: www.breakupgirl.net "Drowning your sorrows in alcohol is the best way to have a bad next relationship," Lewis says. "You're not allowing yourself to feel the grief." Of the many reasons relationships fail, Harris, author of Breakup Girl to the Rescue!, says lack of communication plays the biggest part. through problems through problems and prevent unnecessary breakups. In today's "quick-fix, everything's-disposable, flavor-of-the-month culture," people sometimes lack the tools and desire to make flawed relationships work. Harris says. 01.24.2008 VOL 5 ISS.17 5 --- 8 7 6 >. feature ...and the How KU students are helping save the music...one child choir at a time BEAT goes on BEAT goes on On Thursday evenings the choir practicing in room 328 of Murphy Hall looks a little different than most KU choirs. This choir is made up entirely of children in fourth through eighth grades. The KU Youth Chorus, directed by Dr. Debra Hedden, is in its third year at KU. Hedden incorporates teaching the chorus into her Curriculum Development in Music Education class. Students in this class take turns leading the choir and developing management skills. "It's a way for my undergraduates and graduates to get some conducting and management experience with the children," Hedden says. "It's as good of an experience as I can give them." The choir teaches the children about learning how to sing and learning about the literature of the music they sing. The children also incorporate dance moves into their songs. "it's neat to have them in the building and they're good kids." Hedden says. 0 Bernie Goulden and Laura Rendall play a game of tag in the schoolyard. Above: Rebecca Streeter, Topeka Senior claps along with the KU Youth Chorus during a Thursday night practice. Left: Brittani Boyd, Le Mars, Iowa senior, and Rebecca Streeter, Topea senior, learn a new dance with the KU Chorus Chorus. Boyd and Streeter will be leading the class as part of their Curriculum Development in Music Education class. Below: Grace Eason, Lawrence, sings and dances to the song "Rockin' Robin" during chore practice. Largie 01.24.2008 VOL. 5 ISS. 17 6 interesting fact: It took five gunshot wounds and more than 20 sword cuts to kill Edward "Blackbeard" Teach. - www.piratesinfo.com Gra cho Gra cho 1. 答案：A feature Ling ince Eason and Drew Cheek of Lawrence joke around with their teacher, Dr. Debra Hedden, during their weekly practice. 1728 Alexis Derritt and Maame Britwum practice moves to go with the song "Rockin' Robin." The choir meets for seven months and choreography is one of the many aspects of the class. (age) WALKING ON THE WATER Left: At the beginning of every choir practice, the teachers hand out Tootsie Pops to the class as a reward for good behavior. Above: Grace Eason, Lawrence, gives a demonstration to the rest of the class during choir practice on January 17. Right: Andrew Trites, Overland Park senior, passes out Tootsie Pops to the KU Youth Chorus before practice begins on January 17. 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SUA X manual reuse it manual TURN AN OLD FRAME INTO AN EARRING HOLDER For girls with an obsession for accessories, earring holders are incredibly useful. Here's an inexpensive way to reuse an old frame, organize your earrings and decorate your apartment at the same time. 1. Find an old frame that fits your style. Check your local antique store, a thrift store or your grandparents' basement. You don't need the mat or backing of the frame, just the frame itself. I found an 8x10 in. wooden frame for $1 at the Lawrence Antique Mall, 830 Massachusetts St. 2. Buy enough burlap fabric to cover the back of the frame. You can find burlap at Hancock Fabrics, 2108 W.27th St., Wal-Mart, 3300 Iowa St., or Hobby Lobby, 1801 W.23rd St.At $1.99 a yard.Wal-Mart has the best price, but Hancock Fabrics has the best selection of colors, with everything from natural tan to grassy green. 3. Use a staple gun to mount the burlap onto the back of the frame then trim the excess burlap with an exacto knife. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 4. Hang your new earring holder on the wall as you would any other frame. I use it as decoration in my bedroom, plus having your earrings organized and in plain view makes it easier to pick the perfect pair for your outfit. I stumbled on this idea thanks to my Granny, who is big into antiques. A couple years ago, she gave me an old frame already lined with burlap. I had no idea what to do with it at first, but after a bit of thinking, I realized that my discarded frame resembled an earring holder I'd seen while shopping. If you're having trouble finding an antique frame, check out the selection of frames at Hobby Lobby. They sell plenty of backing-free frames starting at $12. Dianne Smith nooks&crannies AIMEE'S COFFEEHOUSE OFFERS MORE THAN JUST A CUP OF JOE Aimee's Cafe And Coffeehouse, 1025 Massachusetts St., is more than your average grab-it-and-go coffee shop. Not only is the coffee tasty, but Aimee also serves a moderate variety of breakfast and lunch items. Drinks and food are well-priced, ranging from about $3-$8.The atmosphere is homey: You can relax with friends on the plush couches, do homework and surf the Web for free, catch performances from local musicians or listen to writers share their work on open mic nights. Aimee also hosts free chess nights every Wednesday at 7 p.m., open to players of all ages and skill levels. Employee Travis Mitchell, Topeka senior, says Aimee is the perfect spot for college students because the food prices won't break the bank, and the environment is conducive for studying. - Deepa Sampat Q Aimee's Cafe And Coffeehouse Espresso Grinders And Baked Goods Aimee's Cafe And Coffeehouse Espresso Grinders And Baked Goods IIMEE'S COFFEEHOUSE OPEN 8 ... 1.24.2008 VOL. 5 ISS. 17 interesting fact: Cheng I Sao was a woman whose husband commanded 400 Chinese pirate ships. When her husband died, she took over the fleet and married her adopted son to keep business in the family. — www.thepirateking.com contact the writers: dsmith@kansan.com & dsampat@kansan.com 1. 贾宇雯 2023 - - - wescoe wit contact Guy 1: Hey, man. TO LIVE IN ALASKA + **Guy 2:** Whoa! I totally didn't recognize you. You look all Bruce Springsteen. **Guy 1:** Just trying to stay warm. Girl I: When that kid asked you out yesterday, yeah, he really likes you. Girl 2: We would have nothing in common when he's sober. Girl 1: It's only 11 o'clock. Girl 1: It's only 11 o'clock. Girl 2: We should go drive around in the parking garage, use our last ten minutes. Girl 1: Yeah. **Guy (cleaning):** You know you've hit bottom when you think of a duster as a deadly weapon. Guy 1: See you later, man. Guy 2: Wait, come back! I'll challenge you to bowling! **Guy 1:** You talking about Billy Ray Cyrus? **Guy 2:** Yeah. **Guy 3:** Ain't he the guy who sang "Achy Breaky Heart?" **Guy 2:** Yeah, and he had a mullet back then. **Guy 1:** Now he looks like Keith Urban. com com Chris Bell what it's like For Kimberley Meyen, Eagle River, Alaska senior, family time doesn't just include the average board game. To Meyen, quality time with her parents and younger brother means outdoor activities such as snowshoeing between mountains. "It's a great way to spend time with my family." Meyen says. "We do a lot of outdoor activities; mountain biking, hiking, backpacking the glacier lakes, and one of my winter favorites, cross-country skiing." The native Alaskan first went cross-country skiing when she was only two weeks old. Her father, eager to share the adventure with his newborn, held her in a baby carrier. This was only the beginning for Meyen, who was involved with cross-country skiing in high school. During winter break, Meyen and her brother ventured up the mountain and were the only two on the trail skiing on fresh snow. Because of a lack of snow this year, Meyen says the moose in Alaska are able to run away from the wolves quicker than usual, causing the wolves to feed on neighborhood dogs. Because the wolves become more daring, the family has to be more cautious when hiking the mountain in front of their house. Although Meyen was apprehensive about snowshoeing, she felt safe with a helicopter watching them from overhead. "When I was up there it was exhilarating and yet peaceful at the same time." Meyen says. "I love being in the wilderness. Being able to share this with my family is truly one of a kind." *Rebekah Scaperlanda* navia says... visit 35 www.junkmailgems.com More than 100 million trees are lost each year producing junk mail, and the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 44 percent of the unsolicited mail we receive heads to landfills unread. You can take a small step in reducing this waste while also scoring some unique accessories by clicking over to junkmailgems.com. The braincild of an industrial designer in Minneapolis, junkmailgems.com offers colorful, one-of-a-kind treasures like wallets, magnets and jewelry that are all made from discarded catalogs and credit card applications. Your gems will even arrive on your doorstep cushioned in shredded junk mail. HOW TO TALK ABOUT BOOKS YOU HAVEN'T READ PIERRE BAYARD read How To Talk About Books You Haven't Read A book about reading doesn't sound too thrilling, but if you've ever found yourself pretending to have read a book, this witty and thought-provoking guide will pique your interest. Author Pierre Bayard, a literature professor and psychoanalyst from France, explains the art of "non-reading" how to deal with awkward conversations about books you haven't read, and ultimately why we find ourselves pretending to have read something in the first place. Bayard's bottom line: Don't feel guilty that you tailed your way through Frankenstein, because pretty much everyone lies about his or her reading repertoire at some point. Taking time to read this book will definitely come in handy for that Friday morning western civil discussion. ($19.95, www.amazon.com) this weekend EAGLE WATCHING Joe Hunt Eagles are back in Douglas County for the winter, and the Jayhawk Audubon Society is hosting an outdoor presentation about them at Free State High School on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be four presentations given about eagles, and tables and booths will have hands-on activities that offer information and fun activities. Live eagles—including a bald eagle—will also be in attendance. At the Clinton Lake Corps of Engineers Project Office, tours will meet at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to search for wild birds. Bring your own vehicle to join the fun, as a bus is not provided. Kipp Walters, a park ranger at the Clinton Lake Corps of Engineers, said that the lake is a popular place for eagles to hunt and nest, with some pairs returning every winter over the past decade. EAGLE Jayplay Check out the editor blog at Kansan.com Nicole C. contact the writers: cbell@kansan.com; rscaperlanda@kansan.com; jhunt@kansan.com photos contributed by: 01.24.2008 Rebekah Scaperlanda and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers VOL.5 ISS.17 9 1 play music guy A road map to music utopia By Ben Carmisa So here's the deal: I'm the new music guy at Jayplay, Ben (that's what it says up there, at least). Each week, I'll be reviewing either a concert or an album from a band that isn't very well known, but should be. The bands I review will be based on your recommendations, so if you love a band that nobody else has heard of, send an email to me at jayplaymusic@gmail.com and who knows, maybe I'll write about them next week. This week, because there are no recommendations yet, I'll be writing about one of my favorite (relatively) unknown bands. I'm open to almost any kind of music, so don't think that just because this review is about (ska-)punk rock that's what I want all your recommendations to be. Streetlight Manifesto Somewhere In The Between SOMEWHERE IN THE BETWEEN BY STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO THE FIRST TO BE A TRUMPET MAN SOMEWHERE IN THE BETWEEN BY STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO ght of love Right: Singer & Guitarist Tomas Kahnoky takes a step back from the microphone to play a solo at a recent show in Chicago. Above: Bari Saxophoner Mike Brown leads the audience in a punky sing-a-long at The Metro, a Chicago rock venue. Top: Brown's powerful playing and stage antics had no trouble keeping the audience's attention. Let me start this review by explaining one thing; I'm a sucker for lyrics. It has never really mattered to me what genre of music it is, so long as it's well-written and the words get to me—which explains why I listen to Streetlight Manifesto. The brainchild of former Catch-22 frontman Tomas Kalnoky, Streetlight Manifesto's newly released sophomore album Somewhere In The Between manages to evoke memories of old Czech and Hungarian orchestras while simultaneously maintaining an alacratic and energetic style that would be equally at home as the soundtrack of an insanely paced workout regimen as it would be in a mosh pit. Of course, it's this quality that has propelled Kalnoky and co. into the role of standard-bearer for a newly rejuvenated genre of music that was widely believed dead either right before or right after (depending on taste) Reel Big Fish's Sell Out topped the charts. But what about the lyrics? The lyrics are, in my opinion, what really make this album stand out from the rest. Kalnoky appears to have matured from his Catch-22 days of writing about girls and teen angst, and this album, to the best of my analytic ability, appears to be a introspective look at organized religion, morality and the afterlife. It's tough for me to pull out a single lyric that I find particularly compelling, in part because a lot of lyrics fall into that category, but also because many of the best lines, if taken out of context, could conceivably offend the more pious among us—something I don't believe was intended by the author. In the interests of not offending too many people in my first week on the job (next week though, you're all fair game), I'll leave you with this tidbit from the title track: “This is the alpha, omega, beginning and the end / And we all just idealize the past / So you were born, and that was a good day / Someday you'll die, and that is a shame / But somewhere in the between there was a life of which we all dream / And nothing and no one will ever take that away." 10 01.24.2008 VOL 5 ISS. 17 Photos: contributed by Ben Garmisa breaking bad 9 TAMPA BAY, FL - A man wields a gun in the front yard of his home. AMC - Sunday - 9 p.m. Pencil Fresh off two Golden Globe wins for its original series Mad Men, AMC is hoping to duplicate that success with the new drama Breaking Bad. The show centers around Walter White (Bryan Cranston), a high school chemistry teacher who has just turned 50 and is facing a mid-life crisis that has been a long time coming. His son has cerebral palsy, his wife loves him but shows little passion and his students give him no respect. On top of that, he takes a part-time job as a register jockey at a car wash, but is frequently sent out to do the washing, which sometimes includes the vehicles of his students. Not to mention he's just found out that he has inoperable lung cancer. Walter sees his opportunity for a little excitement when his brother-in-law, a DEA agent, invites him to ride along on a crystal must bust. He finds an even bigger opportunity when he sees one of his former students, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), fleeing the scene. Walter tracks down the dropout and gives him an ultimatum: let him in on the drug business, or he turns him in. So, the pair set up a meth lab in an RV in the middle of the New Mexico desert, using Walter's wisdom of chemistry to cook the perfect batch and Jesse's street smarts to sell it. But, trouble soon finds them, teaching the duo that there's no such thing as the perfect crime. For a man who scripted 30 episodes of The X-Files, writer/director Vince Gilligan brings an incredible amount of realism to Breaking Bad. A show with this kind of concept could rely completely on gimmick, but instead has fully realized characters and situations. Some are scenarios we might see on the evening news, and others are so intimate that they reflect the complexity of the characters. And, as with any great television series or movie, Gilligan balances drama and comedy with grace and ease, which shines through in his writing as well as direction. Credit should also go to the actors. Everyone in the cast, right down to the smallest role, hits their notes perfectly. Cranston brings the talent he applied as Hal on Malcolm in the Middle to the proceedings, but in a much more subdued manner, resulting in a powerful performance. He fully encompasses the transformation of Walter's character, so that we go from laughing at him to laughing with him. Paul also does a fine job portraying Jesse. Though it's never strongly conveyed, you can see Jesse beginning to let his guard down around Walter, illustrating another smart, subtle performance. While the characters are the strength of the show, they are also its biggest flaw. They display all the qualities that make them complex and fleshed-out, but lack characteristics that make us care. Often, it becomes more interesting to see what will happen in the situation than what will happen to the people in them. But, in television, these relationships can't be rushed, and Breaking Bad has given its characters plenty of room to grow in the coming season. ★★★ THE MAN WHO KNOWS EVERYTHING Jared Duncan reviews cloverfield A Godzilla-like creature attacks NYC on the night of budding professional Rob's going away party. The action unfolds through the lens of a camera that had been shooting the party. The citizen journalism concept is fresh, but the powers behind Cloverfield weren't ballsy enough to follow through on it, resulting in a movie with some serious identity issues. The shoddy camera work is believable most of the time, but beneath the disguise of reckless zooming and a shaky frame lays a piece of high budgeted, overly produced crap. Just how bad is it? When the group is about to be attacked by a couple of computer-generated spiders, rising action music begins playing in the background. Later, when the group finds Rob's love interest Beth and pulls an iron rod out of her impaled body, she hops up, and without any noticeable ailment, runs off with her rescuers. 01 48 06 There's more cheating. In a couple of shots during the two final scenes, the handheld camera seems to magically float in the air to capture its target. This shift from first to third person shows that director Matt Reeves was willing to sacrifice legitimacy for a few more seconds of action. Anyone considering seeing Cloverfield should mull over the alternatives. For a similarly brainless dose of NYC post-9/11 apocalyptic hysteria, rent The Day After Tomorrow and save a few dollars. To see the home video movie done right, just watch The Blair Witch Project again. ★★ J ian Stanford The Perfect Way to Say... Happy Birthday! Order Online at owensflowershop.net Owens- FLOWER SHOP 846 Indiana • 785-843-6111 of the TOP HILL 2007 Voted Best Pool Hall Tonight $ 2 Imports $ 3 Jager Bombs $ 3 Guinness $1 WELLS (Every Saturday) GAME DAYS • $1 Jello Shots 10 ft HD TV FREE POOL Sun-Thurs POKER Sun & Wed Cash Prizes the Pool Room 925 Iowa (Behind the Merc) 785.749.5039 for more information: Find local movie showtimes at gohollywood.com, 01.24.2008 libertyhall.net & movies.yahoo.com. 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Although Lacy had hoped Thompson would survive the republican primaries and ultimately be elected president of the U.S., Lacy said he was ready for a vacation Lacy, who is also the director of the Dole Institute of Politics said he would not return to his position at the University until mid-March. FULL STORY PAGE 3A 》ATHLETICS Recreation center to be renamed "I said to my wife,' My God! What did I do that the chancellor has to come to my house!" "Amber said." Little did Ambler know, the University had decided to rename the recreation center the David A. Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center. When he listened to the message on his answering machine from Chancellor Hemenway's secretary, he had no idea why the chancellor would want to come to his home and talk to him. FULL STORY PAGE 4A THEATER KU Opera premieres 'La Traviata' After months of work, the first of five performances of KU Opera's presentation of "La Traviata" made its debut Thursday night at Murphy Hall. "La Traviata" is the story of love found then tragically lost in nineteenth century Paris. FULL STORY PAGE 4A weather VOLUME 118 ISSUE 82 I 39 22 A.M. Snow showers www.thet.com 47 23 51 40 Mostly sunny index Classifieds...5A Crossword...6A Horoscopes...6A Opinion...7A Sports...1B Sudoku...6A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2008The University Daily Kansan MYSTERY MEAT Do they clone the pickles,too? RAM COMPOSITOR Students are unsure whether cloned meat is safe, but the Food and Drug Administration doesn't see a problem. The FDA concluded Jan. 15 that meat and milk from clones of animals were safe to eat. Photo illustration by Mindy Ricketts/KANSAN BY ANDY GREENHAW agreenhaw@kansan.com After seven years of evaluating the risks involved, the Food and Drug Administration concluded Jan. 15 that meat and milk from clones of animals were as safe to eat as food from conventionally bred animals, an FDA press release said. The future of cloning is here, and it ties into the production of food. A farmer in Wisconsin collects a skin cell from his prize cow. He then transplants the nucleus from the skin cell to an unfertilized egg, which he implants into the uterus of a host mother cow. Nine months later, the host gives birth to a calf that is genetically identical to the original cow. When it grows up, it could find itself in the deli of your local grocery store. "I probably wouldn't consume it because I be concerned about the chemicals going Other students, such as Humboldt junior Melanie Weilert, are skeptical about the FDA's findings. The FDA doesn't expect a significant number of clones to enter the food supply. Instead, the sexually reproduced offspring from the clones will be the ones used for food production. into my body." Weilert said. "I think it's a cool scientific development," said Gizaw. "I wouldn't be opposed to eating it." Some students, such as Yonatan Gizaw, Ethiopia senior, welcome the idea of cloning animals for food production. Erik Lundquist, associate professor of developmental neurobiology, said there was absolutely nothing to worry about. In fact, Lundquist even encourages the idea of cloning animals for meat. If a specific animal has all the desirable characteristics a farmer is looking for, he said that breeding the animal the traditional way would only give you half the characteristics of the original, while cloning the animal would create a "I think a lot of people are apprehensive because it's a very technical process and cloning holds a very powerful connotation, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with the meat," said Lundquist. "You're not adding chemicals, altering genes, or adding hormones." genetic copy. Jack Dekkers, professor of Animal Science at Iowa State University, agrees with Lundquist, but he doesn't expect producers to begin cloning animals for food production just yet. "Right now it is not cost effective to clone animals specifically for food production," Dekkers said. "The technology is still in development and I think it will be years before it becomes a cost-efficient practice." Students such as Ryan Koerner, Andover Junior, can't wait for the market to jump on the new trend. "If they find the best tasting cow and clone it, then hell, I'm all for it," Koerner said. SCIENCE —Edited by Samuel Lamb Professor researches mountain formations BY MARY SORRICK maryrick@konsan.com msorrick@kansan.com While many KU students and faculty spent their last week of winter break shivering through the Kansas cold, Mike Taylor, assistant professor of geology, was sleeping under the stars in the Andes Mountains. Taylor, who arrived back at KU on Jan. 15, was in Mendoza, Argentina, studying the mountains of the Andes, and looking at deformed rocks and fault lines along the range's eastern edge. Sweating out the 100-degree heat of the southern hemisphere summer, Taylor spent his week in South America trying to determine characteristics of the Andes that might shed light on the real subject of his geologic devotion: Tibet. "My bread and butter and deep passion is Asian tectonics." Taylor said. "It's the best place in the world to study mountain building." Mountain building, or the process of chunks of the Earth's crust ramming together to form mountain ranges, has been Taylor's focus for years. He has studied the Himalayas in Tibet to better understand not just mountain building, but earth quakes and other earth processes as well. Taylor chose to conduct fieldwork in Argentina, he said, because the Andes and the Himalayas share a considerable link. Taylor said fertile land similar to the one that surrounds Mendoza once thrived where Tibet's often cold and craggy mountain plateau now sits. "South America is what Tibet looked like 50 million years ago," he said. "That was before India slammed into southern Asia and made the Tibetan Plateau." That trait has made the Andes a place of interest for Taylor. Clues in the faults and rock deformation of the Andes and Himalayas could also help answer fundamental questions about the nature of the two ranges, namely the slip rate, or rate at which two sides of a fault are moving. Taylor said. Finding the slip rate would help scientists determine how often earthquakes occur along any one fault. However, Taylor said, the Andes and Himalayas are not entirely similar because the formation of the mountain ranges involved different types of continental drift. Daniel Stockli, associate professor of geology, said the Andes formed as the result of an oceanic plate sliding under the western edge of South America. The Himalayas were formed by the direct collision of two continental plates. "The Andes were like a one-car accident as opposed to a two-car accident in the Himalayas," Stockkl said. That head on collision helped make the Himalayas as large and rugged as they are. It's a feature that contributes to another of Taylor's interests in Tibet, which has less to do with mountains and more to do with who lives among them. "The distribution of nomads has been determined by the spacing of mountain ranges," he said. "The dialect each group speaks evolved independently of other groups because they're separated by mountains." Having spent six trips of 60 to 100 days each mapping rocks in Tibet, Taylor has developed an appreciation for the people who live there. In other words, he said, tectonics are controlling the language and lifestyle of Tibetan nomads. "You come across people so isolated 10 CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Mike Taylor, assistant professor of geology, spent a week of winter break in South America doing field research in the Andes Mountains. they've never seen blonde hair or hazel eyes," Taylor said. "They're living the same as they did 100 to 200 years ago. 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The one-time tax rebates are at the center of a hard-won agreement to pump about $150 billion into the economy this year and perhaps stave off the first recession since 2001. Individual taxpayers would get as much as $600 in rebates, working couples $1,200 and those with children an additional $300 per child under the agreement. In a key concession to Democrats, 35 million families who make at least $3,000 but don't pay taxes would get $300 rebates. The rebates would phase out gradually for individuals whose adjusted gross income exceeds $75,000 and for couples with incomes above $150,000. Contributions to IRA and 401(k) retirement accounts and health savings accounts would not count toward the income limit. "This package will lead to higher consumer spending and increased business investment," Bush said in hailing the agreement. The bill will go straight to the House floor next week and on to the Senate, where Democrats hope to extend unemployment benefits for workers whose benefits have run out. Associated Press What do you think? BY ISADORA RANGEL WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY'S POLICY ON ILLEGAL DOWNLOADING? I am a member of the student council. TYREL REED Burlington freshman "It's probably good. It does deter people from downloading songs when they can just download them from iTunes, even though it's kind of harsh to shut ResNet off without a warning." PETER DAVIS ZACK CAPEHART St. Louis, Mo., freshman "I'm fine with it. I'm totally against piracy." OZZY BRAVO DE LOS RIOS Lima, Peru, senior "ResNet provides service for students. Downloading songs would make KU look bad. It's probably for the best." KU BRADLEY BEBEAUX Midwest City, Okla., sophomore "It's not a big deal. I consider downloading as stealing." on campus The workshop "Blackboard Strategies and Tools" will be presented by KU Libraries Instructional Services at 9 a.m. in 6 Budig Hall. E. Arthur Bettis will present the lecture "Integrated Mapping, Stratigraphy and Hydrogeologic Investigations for Informed Resource Management and Land Use Planning" at 10:30 a.m. in 327 Hambleton Hall. Student Union Activities will host "Late Night at Robinson" at 8 p.m. in Robinson Center. Student Union Activities will present the film "Across The Universe" at 8 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. Heather McCrea will present the Latin American seminar "Vectored Victories: The Rockefeller Foundation's Anti-Yellow Fever Campaign in Mexico's Tropical Periphery, 1917-1929" at 3:30 p.m. in the seminar room of the Hall Center for the Humanities. on the record A Lawrence police officer arrested a person yesterday for possession of a burnt marjiana joint and a plastic bag filled with marijuana. $1,750 in traveler's checks were reported stolen this weekend from a room in McCollum Hall. The Chiara String Quartet will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Lied Center. Dr. Joseph Ready will present the seminar "Stereoselective functionalization of Alkynes" at 3:30 p.m. in 1001 Mallott Hall. KU$^{1}$nfo daily KU info From the mid-1980s until the mid-1990s, camping for basketball games actually meant camping outside Allen Fieldhouse, 24 hours a day. Tents were pitched between the Fieldhouse and the parking garage. correction ODD NEWS In Thursday's story "Hookah venues stay open despite new laws," the address for the Hookah House was listed incorrectly. The correct address is 730 Massachusetts Street. ODD NEWS Man offers $5, Oxycotin in exchange for murder INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — An man is accused of offering an undercover officer $5 and 90 pills of the painkiller Oxycotin to kill a woman. Rudy's Voted Best Pizza in Lawrence! Friday & Saturday Pizza Special Buy Any: Small get 2nd 1 topping small for $4 Medium get 2nd 1 topping medium for $6 Large get 2nd 1 topping large for $8 749-0055 • 704 Mass. • rudyspizzeria.com Free Delivery! METRONIC Got Swingman Check out our NBA & college merchandise Thirty-five-year-old Robert Macklin faces one count of first-degree assault or one count of the alternative charge of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. He was charged Wednesday in Jackson County Circuit Court in Independence. Swingman Shorts? We Do! Macklin was arrested Tuesday night after he reportedly gave the officer $5 as a down payment. According to court documents, Macklin's roommate called police after he repeatedly asked her to kill the girlfriend of a man with whom he once had a relationship. The roommate said Macklin wanted the girlfriend out of the way so the men could be together. Sports DOME Est. 1998 1000 Mass (Enter off east 10th spdome.com • 832-0806 "I jumped away," said 39-year-old Yvonne Brechbuhler, who described the green critter as no bigger than the tip of her pinky finger. "I didn't know what it was. But once I realized it was a frog, I was OK," she told the Daily News in Thursday editions. Intrigued, she named the frog Brechbuhler and her 7-year-old daughter, Orla, placed the frog in a jar on a bed of lettuce leaves and water, and fed it fruit flies they collected at a nearby garden. Afterward, they decided Curious would be happier at an animal facility specializing in reptiles and amphibians. The facility, Sean Casey Animal Rescue, has put it up for adoption. That's how a Brooklyn mom felt when she found a tiny frog comfortably nestled in the leaves of organic lettuce she was preparing to eat. Brooklyn woman finds bite-sized frog in lettuce An employee at the food co-op said it was the first such incident in memory. NEW YORK — You just don't want to eat some greens. Brechbuhler, a stage actress, said she bought the lettuce at her local food co-op and kept it in the refrigerator three days before using it last week. LIBERTY HALL CINEMA 644 Massachusetts lawrence Ks "Curious." 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"Just doing it made me feel better, but I'd still like to say what I wrote directly to the idiot head of the FAA" Hall told the Philadelphia Daily News for Thursday's editions. FAA spokesman Jim Peters had no comment. Homeowner Michael Hall and his girlfriend, Michaela Buddy, are angry that jets have been flying over their house since last month, when the Federal Aviation Administration altered departure headings out of Philadelphia. Hall says he has to sleep with earplugs. The flight changes are part of a massive restructuring of the airspace over the congested corridor between New York and Philadelphia. Associated Press SUN RESORTS TANNING SALON No Catches! No Gimmicks! Exp.2/29/08 One week NEW SALON! FREE unlimited tanning 15 & Kasold 785.865.0009 SunResorts.net contact us Tell us your news Contact Daryl Slipke, Matt Erickson, Diana Smith Sarah Neff or Erik Sommer at 863-4901 or edith@kansan.com. Kansas newsroom 111 Stuart-Pflin Hall 1435 North Hawk Road, Lawrence, KS 60645 (785) 864-4810 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, JANUARY 25. 2008 NEWS 3A SCIENCE KU institute receives grant Microsoft donates to University's cloud forest effort The Museum of Natural History in Paris Members of the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute work to preserve diversity in Mexico's cloud forests after receiving a grant from Microsoft Research. Jon Goerina/KANSAN BY MARY SORRICK msorrick@kansan.com msorrick@kansan.com Mexico's tropical cloud forests are known for their diverse plant and animal species. But, as with many complex ecosystems, environmental change has threatened the survival of those life forms and their habitats. Because of this, researchers at the University of Kansas's Biodiversity Institute have taken innovative steps toward conserving Mexico's species-rich cloud forests with the help of an $850,000 research grant from Microsoft Research. Jorge Soberon, senior scientist at the Biodiversity Institute, has led the team of scientists working to protect the fragile tropical forests, which grow on the slopes of mountains and often are steeped in low cloud cover. "Cloud forests are amazing places," Soberon said. "Many of the species there are endangered. If the forest disappears, they will disappear as well." Soberon and Townsend Peterson, curator of the Biodiversity Institute, have been compiling data such as species distribution and climate patterns in the cloud forests. They will use the money from the Microsoft Research grant, the first corporate grant ever awarded to the Biodiversity Institute, to forecast the future of the cloud forests' unique life forms in the wake of global warming. "The forests are normally bathed in moisture because of the clouds," he said. "But there is some indication that the cloud layer is becoming unlinked from the forest because of increased temperatures." Environmental change is one focus of the project, which is comprised of three parts. First, Soberon said, the researchers want to develop a conservation strategy to help protect species living in the cloud forest. They will also use the grant money to create a computer program, that can analyze the environmental data at the push of a button. The third part of the project, Soberon said, will involve hiring programmers to develop a virtual world that will predict the future of the forests. Despite the project's benefits, Microsoft's involvement has raised a few eyebrows. Once developed, the virtual world will be reprogrammable to fit the needs of other scientists, Soberon said. It could even be used to predict the spread of disease, he said. "Some people are wondering if we are selling our souls to the dark side," Soberon said. "But they're concerned, like everybody is, about the future of the world's ecosystems." Leonard Kristitalka, director of the Natural History Museum and Biodiversity Research Center, said corporate funding would benefit KU researchers. "Corporations often get slammed for not being environmentally conscious," Kristalka said. "But this is a win-win because it allows scientists and students to receive more funding and allows corporations to contribute to research." Peterson said the research team would continue gathering data for a year before computer modeling would begin. Until then, he said, the cloud forests will be protected almost solely by Mexico's system of natural land reserves. Edited by Samuel Lamb 》DOLE INSTITUTE Campaign manager plans to return BY FRANCESCA CHAMBERS fchambersanspan.com The former Thompson for Bill Lacy feels sorry, not for himself, but for the nation. The former Thomps President campaign manager has no regrets about how he ran Fred Thompson's campaign. In fact, he thinks he ran a very strong campaign. Thompson's loss was simply a case of right person, wrong time. "His platform received widespread acclaim from conservative publications," Lacy said. "His policies were absolutely on the mark. It was more a function of not having enough time to do the job." Lacy any one program, but that he planned on asking Dole his opinion on how to use the money. Earl hopes to use the money to bring in an international speaker. Monica Crane, Wichita senior and a member of the student advisory board at the Dole Institute, said she thought Thompson ran a good race, but it did not surprise her when he dropped out. She is excited to have Lacy back at the University because his experience with Thompson's campaign will be a valuable asset to the Dole Institute. "We're so proud he went out there and did it." Crane said. "It's really inspiring to see someone who done it all his lily and is still doing it." returning to Lawrence. Lacy said he looks forward to riding his bike while on vacation, something he has not done since Thanksgiving. He usually rides his bike 150 miles a week during the spring, summer and fall. Lacy said he is going to California so he can ride his bike in warm weather and recuperate from the campaign. "I don't expect he'll seek office again unless someone wants him to be their vice president nominee," Lacy said. "I don't think it's likely, but it's a possibility." As for Thompson, Lacy said he would start looking into his other options, but that Thompson currently has no other political aspirations. "I'm exhausted," Lacy said. "You can't do that to yourself forever, especially at my age." LAW ENFORCEMENT City votes to purchase Tasers BY ANDY GREENHAW agreenhaw.kansan.com Lawrence city commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to allow the Lawrence Police Department to buy 10 Tasers. Police Chief W. Ronald Olin said the Tasers would only be used by police for self-defense. "The purpose for these Tasers is to stop an attack," Olin said. "We're very conservative with our baton and I can promise you it will be no different with these new Tasers." Olin said there will be three officers armed with Tasers on patrol at all times, but not until the officers have received Taser training, which shouldn't be for several weeks. No officer will be authorized to handle a Taser before receiving proper training, which includes taking a Taser hit themselves, he said. Captain Steve Zarnowiec said the Tasers also record the date, time and officer on duty whenever one is deployed. "These Tasers can be traced back to each and every time they're used," he said. "The record can't be tampered with by officers in the field." David Strano, member of East Lawrence Neighborhood Safety Network, was the only person at the meeting to speak out against the proposal. "Who determines when a reasonable time is to use these things?" Strano asked. "I really think the homeless population will be targeted with these Tasers and there will be no group to reinforce regulations." Strano's comments sparked debate among commissioners over the need for a citizen review board to provide police oversight. Mike McAtee, chairman of the Lawrence Police Officers Association, said he thought a new oversight board was unnecessary. "We have plenty of oversight and overview," McAtee said. "I think we have a citizen review board and it's sitting right here." All five commissioners agreed that transparency was an important issue, but only two supported the idea of creating a new review board that would concentrate specifically on Taser use by police officers. Commissioners Mike Amyk, Sue Hack and Michael Dever recommended simply expanding the responsibilities of the existing board. No official decision was reached on the issue. The use of Tasers has become a controversial issue in the United States since an incident in 2007 at the University of Florida in which a student was Tasered for heckling John Kerry at a public forum. City commissioners will convene again in six months to listen to the department's evaluation on the success of the new technology. Edited by Samuel Lamb how Tasers work - **Deployment:** Gas propelled hooks lodge themselves into the skin and initiate several electric shocks, which override an individual's coordinated neuromuscular control. - **Range:** The range of the devices proposed by the department reach up to 15, 21 or 35 feet, depending on the cartridge used. - **Benefits:** The benefits of allowing the use of tasers include avoiding the use of lethal force, reducing suspect injury and decreasing police officer injuries in hostile situations. - Risks: The criticisms of taser use include injury as a result of falling, hook penetration to sensitive areas and contact burns from drive stuns. ACADEMICS Student-athletes set GPA records BY LUKE MORRIS imorris@kansan.com ment staff. Many University of Kansas sports records were broken in fall 2007. But the latest were broken off the field. According to a press release from the Athletics Department, a record 48 student-athletes earned a 4.0 grade point average. The Jayhawks also set the record for highest average GPA in a fall semester with a 2.93 GPA. In fall 2006, Jayhawk student-athletes averaged a 2.88 GPA. Roughly 229, half of student-athletes earned the minimum 3.0 GPA required to be on the athletic director's honor roll this past fall. Thirty-two Jayhawk athletes made their respective All-Academic Big 12 teams in the fall, including 14 football players, seven soccer players, seven women's cross country runners, six volleyball players and five men's cross country runners. Kansas associate athletics director Jim Marchiony passed some of the credit for the grades to teachers and athletics depart- "We have a faculty willing to work with us and help us when athletes have to travel. They're very understanding." Marchiony said. "And our academic support staff in athletics is a tremendous, hard-working staff" while none of the six men's teams reached that mark. The women's golf team boasted the highest average GPA for a team with 3.37. The women's basketball team set a record for its sport with a 3.11 GPA. Football had Marchiony said that academics were a high priority in his department, but that no teams earning lower grades received less or more attention than others. "We have a faculty willing to work with us and help us when athletes have to travel. They're very understanding." JIM MARCHIONY Associate athletics director the lowest GPA at 2.39, falling from a team-high 2.69 in spring 2007. Women fared better in the classroom last semester. Ten of Kansas' 11 women's athletic teams averaged better than a 3.0 GPA, The spirit squad added another 35 scholars to the athletic director's honor roll, two of whom earned 4.0 GPAs. Marchiony said that student-athletes GPAs at the University have raised little by little in the past few years. In spring 2007, a record 61 percent of student-athletes earned a 3.0 GPA or better. 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The opera, which is an adaptation of Alexander Dumas' novel and stage play "Camille," is a love story centered around a young Parisian woman named Violetta. Andrea Garritano, New York City graduate student and one of two sobranos who plays Violetta on alternating nights, said the tragic story was one even modern audiences found emotionally powerful. "It's an extremely heart wrenching story, but it's based on something that everyone on Earth can relate to — relationships, love, life and death," Garrano said. Charles Martinez, a Wichita graduate student and tenor who plays Violette laver, Alfredo, said the entire cast had been looking forward to the opportunity to put their hard work on display since auditions began in September. "It's really easy in rehearsals and when you are doing stuff over and sets were produced professionally as well. "We prep them as if this were a professional performance," Ocel said. "I ask them to act, to be and commit to scene work the way I would ask professional opera singers to do that." "If anybody is looking for a new experience or trying something that they've never done before, this presents a great opportunity." ANDREA GARRITANO Violetta in "La Traviata" over again for the energy to kind of fall," Martinez said. "But once you put the audience there, it brings a whole new energy into the atmosphere." "La Traviata" was among the top 10 most frequently performed operas in North America in 2007 according to Opera America. Garritano said it was rare for students to have Tim Ocel, associate professor of opera and the show's director, said the performance was designed to be as professional as possible. Ocel is a professional opera director, costumes were rented from an opera costume house in Baltimore and the opportunity to participate in a professional-style performance that was as complex and well respected as "La Traviata." "This particular opera, the role I have is kind of known as one of the warhorse roles for a soprano to be singing," she said. "It's really an amazing opportunity for me to sing it, to learn it, to rehearse it and to perform it." The production is performed entirely in Italian with subtitles projected in English to allow the audience to follow the plot. In addition to a dedicated group of Lawrence opera aficionados, Ocel said faculty and students helped provide the overwhelming support the program has enjoyed. "There are a lot of opera devotees out there who are kind of rabid about opera," he said. Although opera isn't considered a traditional college activity, Garritano said many first-time opera-goers enjoyed the experience far more than they anticipated because it unified theater and music. "It's not a typical thing," she said. "If anybody is looking for a new experience or trying something that they've never done before, this presents a great opportunity." In addition to Thursday's opening performance, KU Opera also will present "La Traviata" on Jan. 26, 29 and 31 and on Feb. 2 in Murphy Hall. Tickets cost $7 for students and $15 for adults and are available at the Lied Center and Murphy Hall box offices. - Edited by Jared Duncan The Bigger The Hit The Harder They Fall. PIT OF DEATH MEET THE SPARTANS REGENCY ENTERPRISE'S PRESENTS A NEW REGENCY/3 IN THE BOX PRODUCTION A JASON FREIBERG AND AARON SELZER "MEET THE SPARTANS" SEAAN MAGURE CARMEN ELECTRIC KEN DANTIAN EVAN SORBIRD DAVF JURAH AND JOJD VILLANUEVA CHRISTOPHER LENKERT MARK McNAIR BAWN HELMER PECK PRIDR WILLIAM ELLUTT SHAWIN MAUBER ARRON MLCIAH JASON FREIBERG AND AARON SELZER PETER SAFRAN JASON FREIBERG AND AARON SELZER PC 13 PARENT STRICTLY CERTIFIED (20) PERSONAL WILL NOT BE ASSURED TO DENY MISSIONS COURSE AND BRIEFING NETWORK) IN HONORARY LANGUAGE AND SOME VOICE VISA'S. JANUARY 25 ONLY IN THEATRES CAMPUS Recreation center renamed after former vice chancellor Joseph S. Golomb The Student Recreation Fitness Center will be named after David Ambler, former vice chancellor for student affairs. Ambler worked to improve building of the center before retiring in 2002. BY FRANCESCA CHAMBERS fchambers@kansan.com David Ambler hates walking on treadmills. He also hates imposing gymnastium walls. And most of all, he hates how the walls stare at him as he fights that mindless machine. Ambler would rather exercise outdoors, where he can walk away from the problems of his life. It's a place where his mind is clear. So, when Chancellor Robert Hemenway told Ambler at a holiday reception in December that the Student Recreation Fitness Center would be named in his honor, Ambler was shocked. "I remember when he called me to tell me that it failed," Chappell "I was speechless," Ambler said. "Frankly, I said to someone later, 'I almost fell in the punch bowl!'" Although Amber is not personally fond of exercising indoors, when he was vice chancellor for student affairs, Amber was committed to providing a building for students to exercise in. The proposed center would have been located near 23rd Street on West Campus, where the soccer fields are located. When the referendum failed because of its inconvenient location, Mary Chappell, former director of recreational services and current director of the recreation center, said Ambler didn't give up on the center's creation. "I think a recreation center can really impact the climate of a campus." Ambler said. "You give students alternatives to going downtown and drinking. Our University needs to help students develop good lifesystems." The idea of building a center at the University that would be used only for recreation was first discussed at a University Governance meeting in 1995. Because Robinson Center is also used for academics, it can only be used for recreation between 5:30 p.m. and midnight. The University wanted to provide students with a place where they could exercise during the day as well. In 1996 the University presented a referendum to students that used student fees to build a recreation center. said. "He just said, 'The sun's going to shine tomorrow.' He always had a plan to move forward." The sun Ambler spoke of came in the form of Kevin Yoder, who was elected Student Senate president in 1998. Ambler said that the day after Yoder was elected, he came to Ambler and told him he would make sure there were concrete plans to build a student recreation center before he left office. When the creation of the recreation center finally became a reality, Ambler chaired the planning committee. Construction began in 2000 and was completed in 2003. Ambler retired in the spring of 2003 — only a few months before the recreation center opened. "I tried to slow Kevin down a bit," Amber said, "I was worried about trying to pass it so soon after the first vote, but he was very single-minded. To his credit, the proposal passed." Ambler said Yoder's proposal passed because it called for the creation of a smaller recreation center but left room for future expansion. Chappell said plans were in the works to name the recreation center after Ambler since 2002. She said she and other student leaders thought it was only fitting to name the center after the man who made its creation a reality. Ambler also said Yoder designed the student recreation fee so that future students, the students who used the center, paid for it. Chappell said she hoped to have the center named after Ambler when it opened, but when she first presented the idea to the Board of Regents, it was rejected. She said she was told a building could only be named after a faculty member after they were retired for at least five years. This spring, after the expansion of the recreation center is completed, Ambler will reach this mark. Ambler said it was still hard for him to accept that the recreation center will be named after him. He said the center should be named after Kevin Yoder because Yoder convinced students to approve the proposal. 10 20 30 40 50 Yoder, who is now a state representative, said it should instead be named after his mentor, Ambler. He said the recreation center is symbolic of Ambler's achievements at the University. "I think David Ambler was the inspiration for this idea and 100 other ideas at KU," Yoder said. "His legacy of leadership facilitated the actions of students like myself in academic projects like the recreation center." The recreation center's name will be changed to the David A. Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center when the expansion is finished. 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The statement also indicated Winehouse still planned to attend and perform at the Grammys, to be held Feb. 10 in Los Angeles, "She has come to understand that she requires specialist treatment to continue her ongoing recovery from drug addiction," the statement said. Winehouse, who is nominated for six Grammy Awards for her acclaimed "Back to Black" album, seems to be as famous for her drug problems as for her music. Since the album's U.S. release last year, she has canceled a slew of appearances amid reports of drug use. Universal said it hoped Winehouse would "come back to full health and fulfill her incredible potential with the label." In the album's most popular song, "Rehab," she references her struggles, singing: "They tried to make me go to rehab/ I said no, no, no." Winehouse spent time in rehab in August, when she also pulled out of a series of dates in Britain, the United States and Canada. The following month she was arrested with husband Blake Fielder-Civil in Norway and fined $715 for possession of marijuana. She canceled a scheduled appear: ance Saturday at the NRJ music awards ceremony in France, Universal said. According to The Sun, video of Winehouse apparently using drugs was shot before she attended a court hearing to see Fielder-Civil appear on charges of assault and lying to police. Winehouse was photographed walking outside her London home last month wearing only a bra and jeans, with no shoes, looking distressed. SPERRY GREAT COLLECTION OF BOAT SHOES MENS AND WOMENS SHARK'S 813 MASS/841-8289 WWW.SharksSurf.com HOROSCOPES 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 The work you're doing now is developing into a nice routine. Don't complain; it'll go much faster as a result. And you're gaining experience you can use as a leader. A quiet evening spent cleaning house is your best entertainment option. Don't feel sad. The odds are good you'll have company this weekend. Find your good candle-sticks, too. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 6 Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7 You're feeling lucky, and well you should be, especially in romantic matters. Don't try it with your money, though. That would get expensive real quick. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8 Leo (July 23-Aug.22) Today is a7 Practice makes perfect and you're in the mood to achieve perfection. Pick out something you want to do well, and do it like it was important. Do it as if your life depended on it. Everybody's got great ideas about what you should do. You, however, are paying for this. Don't forget that for a moment. Reserve all decision-making for yourself. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 Don't ignore a critic, but don't be stopped. You have skills that the others lack. Show respect, but also show them what needs to be done. You'll earn their admiration. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7 Postpone taking action; it's a little premature. Investigate more options before you make your choice. You may find something you like better. You're strangely confident, even though you haven't won yet. One reason is, you know you have support from your good friends. Give thanks. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 6 Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7 You're encountering resistance, possibly from inside your own head. You don't want to, or per- haps, you aren't quite sure how. Overcome your fears, and win a worthy prize. Far distant places beckon, but you should not go quite yet. Finish an important job first. Important people are watching. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 Don't buy the most expensive thing just because somebody wants it. Even if this person means the world to you, don't go into debt. You'd hate yourself in the morning. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18) Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7 It's going to be almost impossible to get everyone to agree. So, listen to their various points of view, and take notes. Let them know they've been heard. 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A S K V I E W O L A F R U E A C R E V E G A K E E N N E S E S E A R L S O D E T E R N A L A S H R A M S O L N E O L A M N A K E D T E N J O G N P E R I E N D E D P A W E N E W E B S E A L E D W I L D C A T A S H O R E K E K S A K E L O C O E R O U A E F L I P D I O N U A E Yesterday's answer 1-25 23 "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" is one 24 Indivisible 25 Frat party need 26 Pigs' home 28 Oposed 30 Meadow 31 See 26-Down 32 Med. arrangement 33 Sapporo sash 36 Remote control precursor 37 Mesh, as gears 40 Ryan or Shauquille 41 One more time 43 Back in style 44 Armada 45 Data unit 46 Mined finds 48 Recipe meas. 49 Lamb dam 50 Lair 51 Roseanne's TV hubby 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 CRYPTOQUIP 25 CRYPTOQUIP UNE CTSC-FOCUUK HTSYTS RKYRIF YRZADX CTF XDOTFTUZF AU HD SNTXDX HI JETZOTJRK JETZOTJKDF. Yesterday's Cryptoquip: IF YOU STICK CHEWING GUM INSIDE A FIREARM, I RECKON YOU WOULD GET A BUBBLE-BARRELED SHOTGUN. Today's Cryptoquip Clue: U equals O KANSAN TRIVIA How QUESTION How much is KU awarding in privately funded scholarships for the 2007-2008 Academic Year? Log on to Kansan.com to answer! Need a hint? studentsforku.org Answer correctly and win $25 to Hyvee! KANSAN.COM KU ENDOWMENT the choice of KU The University of Kansas Department of Theatre & Film University Theatre, KU Theatre for Young People, and Intrust Bank present RUMPELSTILTSKIN A participation play created and directed by guest artist MOSES GOLDBERG 9:45 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2008 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 2008 William Inge Memorial Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive General admission tickets are on sale in the KU ticket offices. University Theatre, 864-3982; Lied Center, 864-ARTS, and SUA Office, 864-7469, and online at www.kutheatre.com. Tickets are $10 for the public, $5 for all students, and $9 for senior citizens and KU faculty and staff All major credit cards are accepted for phone and on-line orders. The University Theatre is partially funded by the KU Student Senate Activity Fee. Rumpelstiltskin will be staged for children in grades 1, 2, and 3 of the Lawrence and Douglas County schools at 1:00 p.m. February 4 - 8 and at 9:45 a.m. February 13 - 14. KU UNIVERSITY THEATRE INTRUST BANK STUDENT SENATE 11 INTRUST Bank STUDENT SENATE OPINION 7A FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2008 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN >> COMMENTARY Age-old story needs new ending Palestine in need of student voices to bring attention to country's occupation JOSH ANDERSON USA WOULD YOU LIKE A RECEIPT? $1,000,000,000 ISRAEL © Peter Walling 11.25.2008 There exists in America today — on college campuses, in politics and in the media — a silence where there should be a voice, indeed a multitude of voices, speaking out against the occupation of Palestine. Those few who have been brave enough to speak out have faced persecution in the form of accusations of racism, censoring and discrimination. These include notable scholars such as Norman Finkelstein and Mehrone Larudee, formerly of DePaul University, and respected public figures such as Archbishop Desmond Tutu and former President Jimmy Carter, to name a few. Of course this persecution pales in comparison with the oppression experienced by millions of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza who experience it daily in the form of restrictions on basic materials, fuel, electricity, trade and movement as well as terrorism from daily military incursions by the Israeli Defense Forces. That includes intimidation of the population, extra-judicial — as well as sanctioned — assassinations, and the illegal abduction and imprisonment of thousands of Palestinians without fair trial in prisons with well known histories of torture. simply could not exist without the American taxpayer. For those lucky enough to live in the shadow of one of the hundreds of illegal Israeli settlements that dot the hilltops of the West Bank, this often includes harassment, vandalism and abuse from extremist settlers, who are known to poison the pastures of Palestinian shepherd and urinate in their dwindling water supplies — a scenario that often occurs under the watchful gaze of the IDF, who do little if anything — to ensure their safety. Israel receives more money than the Caribbean, Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa combined. By some estimates the U.S. sends $22 million to Israel a day. Pinch this pipeline—even for a moment—and the entire occupation would grind to a halt. If millions of dollars are given to Israel on the agreement that they be used to buy back arms from the United States, how many of those bullets are used to cleanse Palestine of its indigenous population? Lake City Army Ammunitions Plant in Independence, Missouri. the largest small arms plant in the world, manufactures 80 percent of all the small arms bullets in the United States. The relevance of the conflict for us as Americans is simple: we are funding it. The occupation Historically, these dialogues have amounted to one thing: a stalling tactic wherein Israel can "prove" that peace is being worked toward, while the situation remains unchanged. Israel continues to expand settlements and intimidate and terrorize the population, slowly milking the land of its inhabitants and the will of said inhabitants to continue living on their own land. It is the age-old story of colonization, an elaborate but blatant land-grab, complete with broken treaties and ethnic cleansing, of which history provides us with multiple examples. The question is: what example will Israel/Palestine ultimately follow? In 2008, the 60th anniversary of the Nakba, or catastrophe, let's vow to open our eyes and learn for ourselves the brutal reality of the occupation of Palestine. Then, let's open our mouths and speak out for those whose voices are stifled, whose death sen-tence we write if we continue to refuse to do so. Anderson is a Perry senior in creative writing. the good and bad of historical occupations - North America: the colonial success story. The Indigenous population is successfully subjugated through a combination of military and political machinations - Algeria: the worst-case scenario. The population successfully revolts against the colonial occupiers, driving them out - South Africa: the dream. Apartheid is abolished and the two so-called irreconcilable peoples learn to live together in peace. 》 COMMENTARY Dirty election issue in need of serious laundering NICK MANGIARACINA NICK MANGIARACINA With a mere nine-and-a-half months remaining, the 2008 presidential election is heating up. In the past few chilly months, candidates have focused their campaigns to let the American people know where they stand. For instance, Hillary Clinton's epic health care plan now vows to cover all Americans, while Mike Huckabee is committed to improving marriage by reducing the number of divorces. Likewise, both Republican and Democratic candidates have not shied from controversial issues. Each party has dealt with important questions like: Was the fossil record faked? Will teenagers survive in the global economy as Mexican immigrants take their abhorred low-paying jobs with no benefits? However, these are only a few of the compelling issues unfolding on the rocky road to November 2008. Before then, a more important issue must be dealt with, for if it is neglected it only shows that Americans don't care about the most important issues facing this country. Also, should the government be abolished because of bureaucratic red tape? Or, is the annihilation of the human race in a few generations because of climate change something to be concerned about right now? This ultra-important issue is that of the desegregation of laundry. For decades articles of clothing have remained separate in the name of combating lint. Socks and shirts alike have been designated for separate piles for separate loads. It's time now for this apartheid system to end. What kind of for decades, white and colored "A more important issue must be dealt with, for if it is neglected it only shows that Americans don't care about the most important issues facing this country. This ultra-important issue is that of the decoration of laundry." message does this send to our children? day for businessmen and soccer moms alike. 1 envision a better day for laundry across America—and a better The government's complicity in allowing this policy to continue the desegration of laundry." only reinforces how broken the system is. Top economists are predicting an economic slowdown, but we can prove them wrong. try proud in the manufacture of such rollers. We can only rely on the Chinese for so much. More lint means more lint rollers, and with more lint rollers come more jobs. I dream of an America where teenagers can serve their coun- If the economy slows down, jobs will be lost. You will no longer be able to work hard to "put food on your family," in the words of our great president. I urge all of you now to petition Congress for the abolition of laundry segregation. In fact, to show your seriousness, I urge all of you to send two petitions — in case Congress ignores the first or uses it as a napkin. They can't keep wiping their mouths with our democracy. We must stand up against the tyrannical idea that says blouses and socks and jeans and t-shirts must be washed separately. Oh, and don't let them laugh you off. Remember, the most important issues are the ones that seem the most ridiculous ones at first. Mangiaracina is a Lenexa senior in journalism. Free for All callers have 20 seconds to speak about any topic they wish. I love Ron Paul. --how come nobody calls me anymore? 》 FREE FOR ALL 》 When are people just going to accept that we have not ever had a candidate like Ron Paul since Thomas Jefferson? --how come nobody calls me anymore? --how come nobody calls me anymore? I have never heard anything against Ron Paul that is valid. Nothing. Ever. --how come nobody calls me anymore? I'm starting to feel like Ron Paul supporters are going to ask me to drink their punch with them. The mothership is coming coming. --- Think about the reasons Bush is a bad president. The war, Patriot Act, wiretapping, etc. These are all things Ron Paul is against. The others are not necessarily against them, though. --- I think we need a president that finally respects the constitution. 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"What page did we make, Father?" St. Louis junior Andrew Schaeperkoetter asked. "Page three," the Rev. Mitchel Zimmerman replied. "Not bad for the USA Today." On Jan. 22, tens of thousands of people showed they agreed by participating in March for Life, an anti-abortion protest. The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to legalize abortion in the 1973 Roe v. Wade case sparked the annual protest, which its supporters vowed to not end until abortion did. It was the day after the march. Eighty students, three priests and three sisters from the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center, 1631 Crescent Road, were preparing for the 22-hour bus ride home from Washington, D.C.: exhausted, cold and fulfilled. Rachel Schieber, Kansas City, Mo. unior, read aloud from the article "This year marks the 35th anniversary of the ruling that created a right to abortion." Schieber abruptly looked up. "Nice try, she said, "but abortion is not a right." The Place To Be Our VIP! Save the Date! You're invited to our VIP One Day Only Special February 7th 6:00PM – 9:00PM Legends Place Apartments Sign a lease at this event and there's NO APPLICATION FEE! Music, Free Food and Great Prize Giveaways including a $500 Gift Card! Legends Place APARTMENTS 4101 W. 24th Place Lawrence, Kansas 66047 785-856-5848 www.legendsplace.info During this year's protest, men held signs that read, "I regret lost fatherhood," and marched next to women with signs that read, "I regret my abortion." They marched aside families and the elderly, who marched next to Schieber. She marched for her four — soon to be five — siblings who waited for her at home. "I think people just need to educate themselves," Schieber said. "Life really does start at conception. Science proves it." President Bush and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul included. Students listened and cheered through two hours of speeches, huddled together for warmth. When U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback was introduced, the front rows of protesters exploded into applause. University of Kansas students made certain their state wasn't forgotten. The rally before the march proved that many politicians were on their side "Remember our enemy isn't the abortion doctors. Our enemy is death, despair and fear," Brownback said. "If you save one life, you save the world." "Some people are all talk," said Hauser, an Overland Park sophomore. "I think it's important to back up talk with actions." With Brownback's words settling at the back of Amy Haeusser's mind, the march began. Talking was scarce at the protest, except for the occasional chant. I VOTE PRO-LIFE Dr. Susan R. Anstey Ltd • www.johnsanstey.com "What do we want?" "Babies!" CONTRIBUTED PHOTO "How do we want them?" Wichita sophomore Jacly McNairbray braves the old at the March for Life in Washington, D.C. "in history, people don't get by sitting back," she said. "You have to make it happen." "Alive!" The protest was peaceful. A whisper of the Hail Mary prayer constantly drifted through the rows of people, as far as the eye could see. Screaming was not necessary — the protest signs said it all. Jaclyn McAnarney, Wichita sophomore, was raised anti-abortion and held a sign attesting to that fact. "I had a chance at life," McAnarney said, "so I feel an obligation to stand up for those who didn't." "But if everyone said that, then one would march," McAnarney said. Philip Jennings, Overland Park sophomore, went on the march for similar reasons. The only thing that made him different from McAnarney was belief in the Catholic faith. She almost didn't participate in the march, thinking that one person couldn't change the law. "The closest I come to calling myself anything is agnostic. While I do believe there is a God, I haven't gotten much further than that," Jennings said. "You don't have to be religious to be pro-life. I don't see how a person can accept science and believe in life, yet still support abortion with a clear mind." They marched for hours past DCS buildings filled with glaring business men. However, most would agree the most difficult part still awaited them. "I's hard to express yourself on campus because others often don't feel the same," Haeusser said. "Going on the march proves that we're not standing alone." Edited by Jessica Sain-Baird types of legal abortions 1. Drug-induced expulsion of a fetus (before 9 weeks) 2. Suction of tissue where scraping/vacuum pressure on the placenta allows for suction removal of the fetus (9-14 weeks) 3. Dilation and evacuation abortion (after 14 weeks) a. Body parts of fetus are randomly grasped using a toothed clamp. b. Body parts are pulled from the fetal body and out through the vaginal canal c. Leftover parts are grabbed and pulled out. d. Fetal head is crushed in order to pull it out the vaginal canal. e. Leftovers are suctioned from the uterus. Abortion clinics will complete the procedure on women who are as many as 24 weeks pregnant. A doctor's permission is needed after the 25th week. Sources: www.slstse.org/news/line_27.4f.html Sources: www.nrfc.org/obortion/paD/Obteriongraphic.html Culver's Signature ButterBurgers... One Bite, and You'll be Hooked. Buy One Value Basket Get One FREE (of equal or lesser value) Culver's PROVIDES SLANTED BUETTIE BURGERS Exp. 2/29/08 2111 West 33rd St... Just off Iowa St. near Target Culver's PRESERVE, CULTURE, BUTTER HEALINGS BASKETBALL POSTER SERIES Look for them in conference home games against... THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN POSTER SERIES IOWA BLOWS THIS YEAR... WE'RE NOT SHARING BUT YOUR RNHOLE Iowa State Jan. 23 Nebraska Jan. 26 Missouri Feb. 4 Colorado Feb 16 K-State Mar. 1 Texas Tech Mar. 3 IOWA BLOWS THIS YEAR... XII WE'RE NOT SHARING BECOME A PROTECTOR OUT YOUR RNHOLE Red Lyon Tavern A touch of Irish in downtown Lawrence 944 Massachusetts 832-8228 SATURDAY 7pm VS. TEXAS A&M FM ACRO TEAM HALFTIME ENTERTAINMENT STUDENTS ADMITTED FREE WITH KU ID SINGLE GAME TICKETS: ADULT $6 YOUTH $3 Y KANSAS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 800-34-HAWKS KUATHLETICS.COM GANSAN 5,2008 SPORTS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TO TAKE ON A&M PAGE 7B THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WWW.KANSAN.COM FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2008 PAGE 1B BASKETBALL Nebraska coach displays confidence KANSAN FILE PHOTO COACH KASHAN FILE PHOTO Although his team is last place in the Big 12 Conference, Nebraska coach Dod Sadler thinks that his team will come to Kansas ready to play. SPOTLIGHT Jayhawks ready to face Cornhuskers BY RUSTIN DODD rdodd@kansan.com Nebraska Coach Doc Sadler understands why people could be questioning his team's confidence level. Sadler's Nebraska team has suffered three pridesqueleching losses in the last three weeks. After losing 79-58 to Kansas on Jan. 12, Nebraska lost on the road against Colorado and at home to Baylor. And look who's staring the Cornshukers right in the face. It's No. 2 ranked Kansas Jayhawks - a program that has beaten Nebraska by an average of 31.3 points in the teams' last three games - and a trip to Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday. "I think that's the question people are justifiably asking." Sadler said on a Tuesday conference call, when asked if his team still lacked confidence. But Sadler, whose team sits at 0-3 and last place in the Big 12 Conference, said he thought his team's mindset was fine. "If you look at the effort, and that's where you would, the fact of the matter is if we would have made free throws in two games, we would be two and one right now," Sadler said. Nebraska shot 21 of 34 from the free throw line in its 72-70 loss to Baylor on Jan. 19, but the Cornhuskers did shoot 13 of 17 during their 55-51 loss at Colorado on Jan. 15. "We're not getting easy baskets in transition," Sadler said. "You're two wings, whoever are playing in those two positions, aren't giving us a lot offensively and we have to get better in that area." Nebraska's loss to Colorado was especially surprising. Colorado is 9-9 and 1-3 in the Big 12 in its first season under new coach Jeff Bzdelik, while Nebraska started its season 11-2 with non-conference victories against Oregon and Arizona State. Sadler pointed to offensive woes to try to explain Nebraska's poor Big 12 start. Kansas witnessed Nebraska's perimeter problems in-person when the Jayhawks traveled to Lincoln, Neb., on Jan. 12. Senior center Aleks Maric had 19 points, but Nebraska's four starting guards combined for 17 points on five of 24 shooting. Still, despite their recent success against the Cornhuskers, sophomore forward Darrrell Arthur said his Jaiyah teammates know Nebraska will come into Allen Fieldhouse ready to play. "It was pretty tough going there and beating them," Arthur said. "They pressured us pretty good." Edited by Jared Duncan Moving to the big times KANSAS 45 Freshman thrilled to get minutes, blocks BY MARK DENT mdent@kansan.com During his high school days in Bloomington, Minn., Cole Aldrich would often curl up on the couch of his home and watch Big Monday basketball games on ESPN. Oklahoma's Longar Longar often caught his attention on the TV. The Sooners' lanky center was a Minnesota native as well, and Aldrich thought it was "big time" that Longar played for OU. Jon Goering/KANSAN So when Aldrich banged around with Longar and even blocked one of his shots last week on the same telecast he enjoyed watching as a high school kid, you can bet he was excited. Freshman center Cole Aldrich goes up for a shot against two defenders. The McDonald's All-American currently averages 3.2 points per game this season. "I thought it was a thing where I could prove to myself I could hang with the big boys in the conference," he said. "With Longar Longar being one of the best big men in the conference and even the country, I had some pretty good moves against him and even got a piece of his shot, too." Aldrich, a freshman center and McDonald's All-American, hasn't hit the big time just yet, but he's getting closer. He's averaging 3.2 points and 3.4 rebounds in about nine minutes a game and continues to come off the bench, even as the games and opposing forwards get tougher in conference play. The Oklahoma game must have given him some extra confidence, because he came out against Missouri last Saturday and made a difference. Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur picked up two early fouls, and senior center Sasha Kaun wasn't performing at his highest level. The frontcourt needed a lift. Aldrich came in and grabbed four rebounds and scored two points. OK, two might not be a great accomplishment, but he made sure the Tigers would remember his one basket. Aldrich broke free from DeMarre Carroll, one of the conference's best big men, and threw down a lob for an alley-oop. The only surprise about Aldrich's stat line from the Missouri game was that he didn't get a block. He rejected two shots Wednesday against Iowa State, giving him 21 on the season. "It was exciting." Aldrich said. Aldrich has loved getting blocks since his high school days, when he averaged about four a game. He says blocks "tickle his fancy." Arthur often finds it difficult to go against Aldrich in practice for that very reason. He knows every time he goes up against the freshman he could become his next shot-block victim. "I always kind of joke around in practice when I block somebody," Aldrich said. "I'm like 'you got Spalding written on your forehead'." "It's hard to score on him with his long arms," Arthur said. "It's pretty tough." Arthur, Kaun and senior forward Darnell Jackson are the main reasons Aldrich has been getting limited minutes this season. At most schools, a McDonald's All-American like Aldrich would be playing at least 20 minutes a night his freshman year. That can't happen at Kansas. Arthur and jackson are the team's top scorers. Kaun is playing better basketball since moving to the bench. The only way Aldrich can get in is when they need a breather or one of them gets into foul trouble. "It's big for us to get guys minutes," Self said about Aldrich, "but that's not our focus going in. If you have Darnell, Shady and Sasha, people are telling me, 'you're only playing those guys 24 minutes a game?' Those guys deserve to play more to be real honest with you." Next year, though, Aldrich might have to be the man. Kaun will be gone. So will Jackson. Arthur, who is projected as a late lottery pick, could leave early for the NBA Draft. experience. I think it's going to workout for the best of me. Going against Darnell and Shady and Sasha is really making me better." "Most guys who come in freshman year want to get X amount of minutes and score this many points and this many rebounds and all that," Aldrich said. "But for me, it's a learning players in the country. Aldrich said hed be ready to take on an increased role next season, but for now, he's enjoying getting the most out of his spot minutes and practicing with some of the best post COMMENTARY Edited by Russell Davies Jackson shines as 'most valuable player' BY BRYAN WHEELER In the first four seconds of Kansas' home conference opener against Oklahoma, senior forward Darnell Jackson came up big, making a dunk off the opening tip. In just the opening seconds of the game, Jackson made the same statement he had been making all year on the basketball court: he is Kansas' most valuable player. Kansas players certainly let Jackson himself know how they felt about the dunk shot. "Brandon (Rush), Mario (Chalimers) and Russell (Robinson) told me that the dunk is what set the tone for the game," Jackson said after the game. "I was just trying to make sure that I hustled the ball down and then next thing I know, I was looking for a dunk." Once again, in Kansas' road game against Missouri, Jackson made a key lay-up while being fouled by sophomore guard Keon Lawrence. Jackson went to the free-throw line and sank his bonus shot, giving the Jayhawks a 56-49 lead, their largest of the game at that point, with 12:31 remaining in the second half. On Wednesday night against Iowa State, Jackson had his first double-double of the season, scoring 21 points and getting 11 rebounds. Before Wednesday night's game against Iowa State, Jackson had scored more than 20 points in three other games Before conference play began on Dec. 31, Bill Self said on his Hawk Talk radio show that Jackson was Kansas' most improved player. Now, four games into conference play, Jackson is averaging 12.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. For a player who averaged 5.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, Jackson clearly has more than improved and has been a vital After Julian Wright's early departure for the NBA last season, it was unclear who would fill in for the vacant spot at forward. Wright, who averaged 12 points per game and 7.8 rebounds, was a key part of last year's success in reaching the Elite Eight. Sophomore Darrell Arthur has done a great job at forward, averaging 13.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, but it is Jackson who is Kansas' most complete player. Whether Jackson is making a jump shot, a lay-up in the paint or a mid-range jump shot, the 6-foot-8 forward is very consistent, which is reflected by his .682 field-goal percentage. For Jackson however, it is not about statistics. part of Kansas' frontcourt. "I don't care about any of the points. If we win, then I am glad," Jackson said after scoring 21 points in the first game of the season against Louisiana-Monroe. "If I would have had two points, I would have been happy with that as long as we win." "It hasn't really sunk in yet. I always talk to my mom and ask her 'Can you believe it?' and she'll always say, 'No, I can't believe it,' said Jackson after the Iowa State game. "This is just out of the blue, I don't know why it's happening. I'm just trying to go out there and help my team." Jackson started the season as Kansas' sixth man off the bench, now he is playing to the level of an all-conference player To Jackson, his improvement and role in becoming a key player on this season's jayhawk team have all come as a surprise. With Kansas ranked No. 2 in the AP poll and 19-0, 4-0 in conference play, Jackson will be a key part in Kansas' continued success in its quest for its fourth straight B12 title. Given Jackson's stellar play and size, he might just find himself drafted by the NBA after the season, somewhere during the second round, if projections are correct. One thing is certain though; Jackson is Kansas' most valuable player right now. - Edited by Jared Duncan 》 CLUB SPORTS Having a home-ice advantage KU hockey to play host to first season matchup BY JOE PREINER jpreiner@kansan.com The team, whose record currently stands at 9-9-2 for the season, looks to continue its recent undefeated streak when it hosts Nebraska this weekend at Pepsi Ice Midwest in Overland Park. KU club hockey notched two consecutive victories on the road at Texas A&M and Texas last week to open the semester. The road trip was refreshing for the team. Kansas effectively ended its four-game losing streak, scoring 13 goals to its opponents' four. Team president and player Dan Guilfoil, Eden Prairie, Minn., senior, said he enjoyed playing on the road. The KU club hockey team plays its first home games of the semester tonight at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m. "Our road trips are a lot of fun for the team," Guilfoil said. "We get to experience cities we've never been to and it's a great way for our players to connect off the ice. ... This year our biggest wins have come on the road." Kansas defeated Nebraska away from home in its two previous contests this season. In the last three years the Jayhawks have not lost a game against the Huskers, although one meeting ended in a tie. "I expect us to have some competitive games against Nebraska," Guilfoil said. "But I expect us to win by at least four goals. Earlier in the year we beat KANSAN FILE PHOTO 16 Kansas Club Hockey will play against Nebraska in their first home game of the spring semester. them 6-2 and 7-1 and I'm expecting a very similar outcome this week." "I've only heard good things from our fans that make it to our games, especially the ones who've never been to a game before," Guilfoil said. "They are just overwhelmed by the speed and atmosphere that a hockey game contains and once they go once, they are hooked for life." "I definitely feel some extra pressure, especially when we play against the good teams." Bredesen said. "Our first line has been looked to during the season to produce most of the goals and if we don't put a couple away, there is a good chance our team loses. Also, I personally need to stay out of the penalty box, but as long as we get two W's [this weekend] I'll be happy." —Edited by Samuel Lamb Winning by four goals seems to be a lofty expectation, but the team appears confident that it is an expectation it can meet. The team's leading scorer, Erik Bredesen, Crystal, Minn., junior, knows he needs to continue to contribute offensively if the team wants to win. The arena at Pepsi Ice Midwest is almost always full for KU games. It never hurts to catch a weekend game and help cheer on your school. schedule Tonight, 8 p.m. vs. Nebraska Saturday, Jan. 26, 3 p.m. vs. Nebraska Upcoming KU club hockey games, all at Pepsi Ice Midwest; 1 Feb. 1-3, Big 12 Classic Tournament Friday, Feb. 8, TBD, vs. Iowa State Saturday, Feb. 9, TBD, vs. Iowa State For schedule, stats, game photos and directions to Pepsi Ice Midwest, visit the KU club hockey Web site at www.kuhockey.com. V 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2008 PICK'EM Kansan sports staff forecasts this weekend's games I will look for any text that might be in the image. RUSTIN DODD KANSAN REPORTER/SPORTS WRITER DODD@KANSAN.COM Games Mohammad Hassan Jabbar MARK DENT MARK DENT KANSAN SPORTS WRITER MDENT@KANSAN.COM TARA SMITH TARA SMITH ASSOCIATE KANSAN SPORTS EDITOR TSMITH@KANSAN.COM TRAVIS ROBINETT KANSAN SPORTS WRITER TROBINETT@KANSAN.COM CASE KEEFER Baylor @ Oklahoma 3 p.m. Saturday CASE REEFER KANSAN SPORTS EDITOR CKEEFER@KANSAN.COM BU Baylor is coming off a 116-110 five-overtate victory against Texas A&M. Baylor is ranked and back at home playing a Oklahoma team sans fresh blame Griffin. BU BU Washington State @ Arizona State 6p.m. Saturday, FSN BU The Bears are tired but should have enough to beat the Blake Griffinless Sooners. BU The Bears might be worn out after Wednesday's marathon,but if they can handle the Aggies,they can handle the Blake Griffin-less Sooners. Rose Baylor basketball is this season's Kansas football. People should have realized the Bears' potential when they almost knocked off top-10 team Washington State. The story of the Baylor basketball program's resurgence is just too inspiring to pick against right now. Arizona State, the surprise team in college hoops, tries to penetrate Washington State's physical man-to-man defense. Stick with the home team here. HUAWEI SC Herb Sendek has the Sun Devils hotter than they've been in a year. Tempe is becoming a tough place to play. JC Georgetown @ West Virginia 6 p.m. Saturday, ESPN The Cougars' defense will have to clamp down in Tempe, but they should pull out the victory. TC Washington State is better than Arizona State, and the Cougars don't beat themselves. G Arizona State's backcourt is as explosive as a bomb, But Washington State guards Derrick Low and Kyle Weaver can diffuse it. Somewhere hearts are laughing and children are shouting, but there is no joy in Huggieville. Bob Huggins' West Virginia team is no match for Roy Hibbert and the Hoyas. WV G Georgetown peaked last year. The team isn't the same without Jeff Green. W The Hoyas continue to earn my respect. That's all there really is to it. Virginia Tech @ Boston College 4 p.m. Saturday The Mountaineers are playing at home, and Georgetown has been vulnerable on the road. W VT The Hokies of Virginia Tech should be able to tame Boston College. In three of their last four games, the Hoyas just haven't looked right Don't think Mountainers coach Bob Huggins hasn't noticed The Eagles woke up after losing Robert Morris in early January. They could place as high as third in the ACC. BE VT Earlier this month, Boston College lost to Robert Morris of the Northeast Conference. Who? BE Mississippi @ Mississippi State 4 p.m. Saturday The ACC is not a very good conference, and Virginia Tech is in the middle of the pack. STATE BE In the Battle for the Magnolia State, when in doubt, go with the home team. Mississippi State is undefeated in SEC conference play. STATE The Rebels are done. Their weak nonconference schedule didn't prepare them to win tough road games like this one against the surprising Bulldogs. The Rebels will regroup after a close defeat at Auburn and hand the Buildogs their first SEC loss. I'm still not sold on the Eagles. But the Hokies are too young to win at the Conte Forum. Ole Jimson Oh, baby! I'm going to cry. Mississippi has a better record, that's about all I know about this game. GALLEY MILLS The Rebels don't have any superstars because they don't need any. But they don't make costly mistakes and play fundamental basketball. sports trivia of the day Q: Which women's basketball coach was named national Coach of the Year by the Women's Basketball News Service in 2006? A: Texas A&M coach Gary Blair. In 2006, Blair took the Aggies to their first NCAA Tournament in 10 years and set a school record with 11 conference victories despite a roster full of underclassmen. Aggieathletics.com sports fact of the dav Before he came to Texas A&M, Gary Blair became the winningest coach in Arkansas school history in 10 years. He won 198 games as a Razorback and made a Final Four appearance in 1998. Swing low "We have problems, but the biggest problem is who the Big 12 is this year. It's solid from top to bottom. This isn't going to be our last loss." sports quote of the day photos wanted Aggieathletics.com --- — Blair, after falling to 1-4 in conference play after a loss to Nebraska. Would you like to see yourself in the sports section of The Kansan? FedEx ORANGE BOWL Send pictures of you and your friends playing sports or at sporting events to photoj@kansan. com for an opportunity to be in the newspaper. Make sure to send the names, hometowns and year in school for all the people in your photos. Maryann Weston White/KANSAN Weston White/KARMAN Ellit Beall, a 2006 Kansas graduate, serves the ball during a game of racquetball at the Student Recreation Fitness Center on Tuesday. Racquetball league signups begin today for men and women. >> NFL Brady's injury draws attention BY HOWARD ULMAN ASSOCIATED PRESS FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — For once, not even the paparazzi could find Tom Brady. Or his boot. They staked out the locker of the Patriots quarterback for 45 minutes before the media access period ended on Thursday. Then they focused for the 15 minutes they were allowed into practice and found two quarterbacks, Matt Cassel and Matt Gutierrez. That was quite a change from early in the week when Brady walked through a bunch of videographers and photographers near the New York home of his girlfriend, supermodel Gisele Bundchen. On Monday, they took pictures of him wearing a protective boot on his right foot. Later in the day, he walked without the boot into a nightspot with Bundchen. Video on Tuesday also captured him without the boot as he headed for and entered a cab. "I'm going to put on a boot and see if you all follow me around," New England halfback Heath Evans joked before practice. "To me, the good part was the flowers. I wasn't in on the boot," he said. Brady, the NFL MVP, reportedly has a minor ankle sprain that shouldn't keep him out of the Super Bowl on Feb. 3 against the New York Giants. "I don't have any comment on it," Bellick said in a news conference before the Patriots held their first practice for the Super Bowl. "The injury report will be out next Wednesday and we're excited to give that to you. That form will be filled out completely and I can't wait to give that to everybody. "I know you're anxious for it, so when it's due on Wednesday, we'll have it for you. Don't worry about that." While Patriots' fans were concerned about the boot on Brady's foot, defensive end Richard Seymour was more taken with the bouquet in Brady's hand. 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The Aggies had Big 12 Conference title hopes at the beginning of the season and now they're just fighting to stay out of last place, which makes them a very dangerous team. The Jayhawks are to the point in Big 12 play where they can't afford to lose any more games at home, even when the opponent is probably better than them. QUESTION MARK Can Kansas find some Field house magic? In its Big 12 opener at home against Oklahoma State, Kansas held a 12-point lead in the first half and fought to tooth and nail trying to win before falling, 59-54. The Cowgirls are a deeper and more talented team than the Jayhawks, but the home court advantage kept Kansas close and nearly helped it get a win. Kansas must win its conference home games to have any chance at a successful postseason, and it may need a little extra help from the home crowd to get it done on Saturday. COUNTDOWN TO IP-OFF BALL BALLESS GAME HAWK FIELDHOUSE REPEATS GAME THROW BALL BALLESS GAME THROW BALL BALLESS GAME THROW FIELDHOUSE REPEATS GAME THROW FORWARD BALL THREETS FINAL FOUR BASKETBALL GAME THROW ALLEN FIELDHOUSE REPEATS GAME THROW FORWARD BALL THREE TREETS FINAL FOUR BASKETBALL GAME THROW ANNIEWAK KU TAKES ON TEXAS A&M Jayhawks, Aggies play for redemption KANSAS AT HOME 7 p.m. Saturday, Allen Fieldhouse, ESPN360 Kansas 12-6 N.Y.C. PLAYERS TO WATCH Danielle McCray, 5-foot-11 sophomore guard 14. 9 ppq, 7.4 rpg McCray's foul trouble has been the Achilles' heel for Kansas. Every time she exits the game because of fouls, the opposition goes on a big run to put the game out of reach (as Colorado did on Tuesday with a 21-4 run). In order to have any chance to win, McCray must stay on the court. T ★★★☆☆ Krysten Boogaard, 6-foot-5 freshman center 8. 2 ppg, 4.3 rpg In the last week we saw just how good Boogaard can be — 17 points, five rebounds and three blocks in Missouri win—and how much she still has to learn — two fouls in the first four minutes of Colorado loss. Boogaard has a size advantage over everyone on the Texas A&M roster, but her impact—like McCray's—will rest on staying out of foul trouble. ★★★☆☆ Ivana Catic, 5-foot-8 junior guard 4.8 pp, 3.8 ap A&M 13-6 PLAYERS TO WATCH Takla Starks, 5-foot-8 junior guard 17.3 ppg, 38 percent 3PT Catic is the floor general for Kansas, and when she's clicking everyone else falls into place. However, when Catic is off — like she has been in conference play — the team appears out of sync. Catic's floor leadership has a calming effect on the rest of the team and that's something they need hard. oogaard me on act taying senior 8.2 p Anoth must keep when ★★★☆ Starks may be the best off-guard in the Big 12. She is efficient offensively and has the surprising ability to mix it up in the paint with the trees at only 5-8. The 2007 All-Big 12 guard has pulled down more than six rebounds per game in Big 12 Conference play this year despite the disappointing start. ★★★☆★★ -Taylor Bern STANLEY Danielle Gant, 5-foot-11 junior guard/forward 14.3 ppm, 7.1 ng The Aggies will rely on Gant to limit talented sophomore Danielle McCray's impact offensively. She should be up to the task. Gant's weakness in Big 12 Conference play has been a propensity to turn the ball over. She will have to cut down on those mistakes to keep Kansas from scoring points in transition. ★★☆☆ A'Quonesi Franklin, 5-foot-3 PETER R. JOHNSON 8.2 ppg, 4.6 apg Another 2007 All-Big 12 guard, Franklin must keep the Aggies offense from succumbing to the turn over problems that adidas over problems that have plagued them throughout their 1-4 start in the Big 12. If she can keep things simple and get Texas A&M into their offensive sets early in the shot clock, look for a big night from Starks and Gant. ★ ★ ★ -Andrew Wiebe A&M TIP-OFF AT A GLANCE This game is prime opportunity for the Aggies to turn around their floundering season. After being picked to win the conference during the preseason, Texas A&M needs wins now to have any chance of finishing in the top four. A victory on the road against a struggling Kansas team could help jumpstart their season. QUESTION MARK Can the Aggies force Danielle McCray and Kristen Boogaard into early foul trouble? So far, the blueprint to defeating the Jayhawks has been to keep the talented duo off the court. Their tendency to commit silly fouls in the first half will only be exacerbated by the bevy of offensive talent for the Aggies. Gant should pose a difficult matchup for McCray and whichever player comes out on top could decide the contest for her team. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Jayhawks strive for victory MIZZOU 4 KANSAS BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kansan.com Weston White/KANSAN Sophomore guard Danielle McCray drives to the basket against Missouri's Jessra Johnson. McCray finished with a double-double, scoring 15 points and landing 12 rebounds. Despite losing four of their first five conference games, the Jayhawks aren't panicking. The schedule won't get any easier, but on Saturday the Hawks will face a Texas & AM squad stuck at the bottom of the Big 12 Conference standings as well. Fast starts for both teams have faded from memory, and coach Bonnie Henrickson knows the only way to bounce back is to win. "Both of us are in the same boat right now," coach Bonnie Henrickson said. "I don't know if desperate is the right word, but in need of a win." After an 11-2 start against teams outside the Big 12, Henrickson's team has found the rigors of conference play more challenging. Most discerning is sophomore guard Danielle McCray and freshman center Krysten Boogaard's tendency to spend significant time on the bench in foul trouble. Against Colorado on Tuesday, Boogaard collected four fouls in only 11 minutes of playing time. McCray played 31 minutes, but her absence during a key stretch of the first half after picking up her second foul helped the Buffaloes turn a 10-point deficit into a 7-point halftime advantage. It's a trend that is beginning to become all too common for Kansas. "We aren't getting to the free throw line and we aren't scoring in transition". Henrickson said. "That puts a lot of pressure on your half court offense and half court defense. You just don't have any wiggle room." floor," Henrickson said. "Danielle right now has been good on the perimeter and Krysten is really evolving into the best low post offensive threat that we have. When those two go out it hurts our team." Without consistent minutes from the talented duo, Kansas struggled to find the same scoring touch that served it well during the nonconference season. After scoring 67 points per contest against nonconferenceoes, the Jayhawks have scored an "You need your best kids on the average of 49 points in their five Big 12 games, making wins hard to come by so far. Edited by Patrick De Oliveira GOLF Woods trails by two strokes heading into final round Despite playing from the sand, rough and behind a few trees early in his round, Woods began a much-anticipated season Thursday with a 5-under 67 on the toughest South Course at Torre Pines. That left him two shots behind Troy Matteson, and gave him a strong presence on the leaderboard as he goes for his fourth straight title in the Buick SAN DIEGO — Tiger Woods delivered the score he expected in his 2008 debut, just not the game. Matteson ran off five birdies in a six-hole stretch on the back nine, then finished his round with consecutive birdies to become the first player since Davis Love ill in 2000 to have the first-round lead while playing the South. Matteson was 11 shots better than his last trip around the South Course. That was the final round a year ago, when he played alongside Woods and watched the world's No. 1 player turn an ordinary round into a winner Invitational. Woods wasn't the only person returning to work. Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman was back in the booth after a two-week suspension for jokingly suggesting young players wanting to take on Woods should "lynch him in a back alley." She recorded an apology that opened the telecast. That seemed to end a month's worth of troublesome news in golf outside the ropes — Tilghman's suspension, the firing of a magazine editor for putting a noose on the cover, and the death of popular caddie Steve Dupliantis in Del Mar early Tuesday. Associated Press Are you a junior? Are you a Tradition Keeper member? 自 Are you interested in a FREE CLASS RING? UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS 1882-1952 UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS KU 1908 UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS KU UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS KU UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS 1892 For an application and more information, go to www.kualumni.org/rings. Deadline to apply is February 8. If you are not a current Tradition Keeper member, you may join at the time of application for the Just for Juniors ring award. The winner will receive a free ring of their choice. This award is sponsored by the Student Alumni Association, KU Alumni Association and Balfour Rings. UNIVERSITY OF KU KURDISTAN Then "Just for Juniors" is for YOU! Just for Juniors is a program that will honor one upperclassmen at KU with a free class ring. The award is for any student that is currently in their third year at KU, with at least 60 KU credit hours, a 3.0 GPA, and is currently a member of Tradition Keepers, the student membership program of the KU Alumni Association. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The University of Kansas TRADITION KU-ALUMNI ASSOCIATION KEEPERS For questions, contact Jennifer Alderdice at 864-4760 or jalderdice@kualumni.org 8B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2008 KU TIP-OFF ATAGLANCE Kansas continues to roll even when it can't play its favorite style of game, Iowa State shut down the fast break and the guards' outside jump shots, and the Jayhawks still dominated. Nebraska couldn't beat Kansas before and not much has changed in two weeks. As long as the Jayhawks stay energized against a team they recently handled, an upset is unlikely. WHO TO WATCH COUNTDOWN TO TIP-OFF CONFERENCE PLAY HEATING UP student section because of his three-pointers. But last game, he didn't make any. He missed his only field-net attempt. Teahan seems to be the overwhelming favorite of the goal attempt Jayhawks hope to remain undefeated at home against Huskers a mid-range jump shot. Teahan needs to take at least two three-pointers to appease his fans this game. How many fast break points will KU score? Terry L. Hare QUESTION MARK The Jayhawks have only nine in their last two games combined. The scarcity of transition buckets comes from two reasons; opposing defenses are starting to send fewer players to the glass, and Kansas is starting to get less steals. There's no concern about the lack of fast break points because Kansas is still winning, but it needs to at least increase the turnovers it forces when playing better teams. Against Nebraska the first time, the Jayhawks only had eight. Expect that number to increase. NEBRASKA AT KANSAS 12:45 p.m., Allen Fieldhouse, ESPN+ HEARYE, HEARYE "I thought he made some good moves, he just didn't finish his shot." BALL GAME CARE FIELD HOUSE RELEASE TREEME THROW FIELD BALL GUARD TREEME THROW FIELD BALL GUARD TREEME THROW FORWARD BALL GUEST FRONT FINAL FOUR BASSETBALL GUEST GUARD JACK WAK ALLEN FIELDHOUSE RELEASE TREEME THROW FORWARD BALL GUEST FRONT FINAL FOUR BASSETBALL GUEST GUARD JACK WAK "I'm sure Doc will have something up his sleeve." - Kansas coach Bill Self on Sherron Collins - Self on Nebraska coach Doc Sadler getting a full week to prepare because the Cornhushers didn't play earlier this week "it's a lot better just 'cause we're not as hesitant as in the past. Decision making is a lot better and experience is helping us out a lot. Everybody's been around a lot. They know what they can and can't do." Russell Robinson on the improvement of KU's halfcourt offense Kansas THE PROJECTED STARTING FIVE Russell Robinson, 6-foot-1 senior guard D. M. BREWER The guards got shut down by Iowa State's defense, which focused on the little guys. Robinson still did a good job of feeding the big men down low. His passes were key to Kansas winning the game so easily. ★★★★☆ Nebraska (11-5,0-3) THE PROJECTED STARTING FIVE D. DURANE Mario Chalmers, 6-foot-1 junior guard The Cyclones held Chalmers in check for the most of the game, but he did still manage to finish with 10 points. When Kansas plays good teams, Chalmers will have to find a way to get more shots even when the defense keys on the guards. Cookie Miller, 5-foot-7 freshman guard BENETT CAMPBELL Miller provides quickness at the point-guard position and is averaging 5.9 points per game in his first year at Nebraska. ★★☆☆★ ★★★☆★ Brandon Rush, 6-foot-6 junior guard He only took seven shots on Wednesday, but he made up for it with his passing, tying a career-high with six assists. Two of those came on no-look passes. N. BAKUMO Ade Dagundoro, 6-foot-5 junior guard Darrell Arthur, 6-foot-9 sophomore forward One rebound is unacceptable. Arthur dominated the game offensively against the Cyclones when he was in, but he has to start crashing the boards. Ade Dagundoro, 6-foot-5 junior guard The Inglewood, Calif., native went scoreless against Kansas in Lincoln, Neb. on Jan. 12. He missed all six of his shots from the field and two free throws. ★★★★☆ ★★★★ Darnell Jackson, 6-foot-8 forward PETER LEE ★★★☆★★ A. H. K. G. M. He bailed out the guards by dominating inside. When the Jayhawks can't run or shoot from the outside, Jackson has to be electric inside, and he was against Iowa State. Ryan Anderson, 6-foot-4 sophomore guard Ryan Anderson, 6-foot-4 sophomore guard Anderson — who had 12 points earlier this season against Kansas — is Nebraska's number two scoring option. He can shoot it from the outside — 39.1 percent from three-point range — but he's better off the dribble. ★★★☆★ Sek Henry, 6-foot-3 sophomore guard Averaging only 4.8 points per game, Henry isn't much of a threat to score. He went scoreless against Kansas in Lincoln, Neb., on Jan. 16. MICHAEL HENDRICKS ★★☆★★ Aleks Maric, 6-foot-11 senior center The Cornhuskers go as Maric goes. If he plays well, they usually play well. If the Sydney, Australia, native plays poorly, Nebraska will have a hard time winning. PETER SCHMIDT ★★★★ THE SIXTH MAN BENOIT GONZALEZ on his average jump shot. Sherron Collins, 5-foot-11 guard Collins is starting to attack the basket less than he was even a few games ago. He was likely bothered by an ankle injury Wednesday night, but he still needs to start driving more instead of relying Mark Dent ★★★★★ 52 ★★★ ☆☆ THE SIXTH MAN Steve Harley, 5- foot 11 guard A telling anecdote for Saturdays game:Harley Nebraska's sixth man -would probably be the 11th man on Kansas' bench. C ★★★☆★★ —Rustin Dodd ALLEN FIELDHOUSE WILL ROCK IF... Nebraska continues its unexpected swoon. Nobody thought the Cornhuskers would compete for a top three spot in the conference, but they were supposed to finish in the top half of the Big 12. Now, Nebraska is battling to stay out of the cellar. It already lost to Colorado and is sitting in dead last at 0-3. Self wasn't happy with his team's energy on Wednesday night, so the team will likely come out fired up on Saturday. If the Jayhawks are motivated as they should be and have been all year, they'll get an early lead and put the game out of doubt. Darnell Jackson PHOG ALLEN WILL ROLL OVER IN HIS GRAVE IF... Aleks Maric goes for 25 or more points. Maric has already been forgotten because his team is struggling, but he is one of the best players in the conference. He put up 19 points in just 26 minutes the first time these teams played, two weeks ago. Last year, he scored 41 points against K-State and 37 against Iowa State. Maric can explode. Sasha Kaun and Darrell Arthur will have to stop him. Although Nebraska will still find it tough to win if Maric scores plenty, Maric can certainly make it tougher for Kansas if he has a big game. ULM TIP-OFF AT A GLANCE After starting the season 11-2, the Cornhuskers have tumbled to a 0-3 start in the Big 12 Conference. In last place in the big 12, Nebraska must travel into Allen Fieldhouse — the building where they suffered a 92-39 thrashing last season. The "children of the corn" had high hopes after defeating No. 24 Arizona State and Oregon earlier this season, but things went south in a hurry. Nebraska followed up a conference opening loss against Kansas with consecutive losses at the hands of Colorado and Baylor. The Cornhuskers have lost nine consecutive games against the Jayhawks - their last win came on Feb. 15, 2004 in Lincoln, Neb. WHO TO WATCH Aleks Maric is a load inside. Maric averages 16.6 points per game and 8.2 rebounds. Maric scored 19 points on seven of 12 shooting in Nebraska's 79-58 loss to Kansas on Jan. 12, Kansas' Sasha Kaun defended Maric well the first time the teams played. Self might consider making Maric score at the free throw line, as he only shoots 57.7 percent. Marc QUESTION MARK Who else will score for Nebraska? Nebraska coach Doc Sadler said during his weekly conference call on Tuesday that he was disappointed with the scoring production of his wings. Maric is the only Comhusker scoring in double figures. Junior guard Ade Dagundoro is second on the team in scoring at 9.7 points per game and sophomore Ryan Anderson is registering 9.3 points per contest. Nebraska is getting meager scoring contributions from its guards. Even if Maric has a big game on Saturday, Nebraska could struggle to keep pace on the scoreboard unless Dagundoro and Anderson exceed expectations. HEARYE, HEARYE "I don't think there's anytime to have a bad week to have a week off, especially once you get in the conference. I would rather have it closer to the halfway mark, but the fact of the matter is it's this week. I think it's good." — Nebraska coach Doc Sadler JAYHAWK STATS
PlayerMin.FG-FGA3FG-FGAREB.Pts.
Arthur, Darrell23.3106-1982-105.713.4
Jackson, Darnell24.499-1482-47.312.8
Chalmers, Mario29.175-13634-702.912.4
Rush, Brandon26.368-16630-734.811.7
Collins, Sherron22.844-10217-502.18.9
Kaun, Sasha17.553-780-03.97.6
Robinson, Russell27.140-9419-582.57.2
Stewart, Rodrick15.231-593-122.84.2
Teahan, Conner3.815-2311-170.73.3
Aldrich, Cole9.223-460-03.43.2
Reed, Tyrel8.415-309-210.52.8
Case, Jeremy5.912-336-190.41.9
Bechard, Brennan1.83-72-50.31.1
Kleinmann, Matt2.41-50-00.70.3
Buford, Chase1.81-90-60.60.2
Witherspoon, Brad1.70-30-20.20.0
PREDICTION 85-57 Kansas Expect an early run for Kansas similar to the one against Oklahoma.The Jayhawks will stay focused and will keep their undefeated record. Witherspoon Meter Will senior walk-on Brad Witerspoon get the opportunity to play tonight? This meter tells all. CORNHUSKER STATS MEDIUM HIGH VERY HIGH VERY LOW
PlayerMinFG-FGA3FG-FGARebPts
Maric, Aleks27.197-1680-28.216.6
Dagunduro, Ade24.858-11710-254.49.7
Anderson, Ryan27.951-11325-635.89.3
Harley, Steve21.733-895-142.76.6
Miller, Cookie25.634-849-342.15.9
Strowbridge, Jay-R.20.427-6916-391.85.6
Henry, Sek21.227-667-253.44.8
Velander, Paul12.318-4516-390.74.1
Ping, Shang12.123-412-71.63.9
Balham, Chris6.315-180-01.12.9
Krenk, Nick5.53-62-40.51.3
Salomon, Cole4.44-82-50.61.3
Nelson, Ben4.22-50-00.51.0
Wicklund, Andrew3.52-40-20.50.7
1 THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 6 MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 STUDENT SENATE ANNOUNCES CANDIDATES FOR SPRING SEMESTER CAMPUS University hires cancer researcher I SEE CAMPUS ON PAGE 5A When Blake Peterson moved out of his parent's house when he was 16, he knew his life would be difficult. In high school and in college he held jobs as a pizza delivery driver, a car detailer, a dishwasher for a Hilton hotel, at McDonalds, Orange Julius and at a gun distribution center, just to name a few. Today Peterson is a leading cancer researcher and one of the newest additions to the University of Kansas faculty. 2017 weather 63 32 Druzzie Late weather.com Tuesday 31 18 AM Showerers / Wod Wednesday 41 24 AM Showerers Wod Fire department on standby for floods weather RAIN ROLLS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FULL AP STORY PAGE 5A PAGE 4A VOLUME 118 ISSUE 83 All contents, unless stated otherwise © 2007The University Daily Kansan index Classifieds...3B Crossword...6A Horoscopes...6A Opinion...7A Snorts...1B Sudoku...6A WWW.KANSAN.COM Governor Sebelius is asking the Kansas Legislature to support Chancellor Hemenway's suggested improvements for the University this year. Hemenway listed the deferred maintenance of the utility tunnels as a top priority. CAMPUS BOSCH Chancellor lists University's priorities Governor asks Legislature to support Hemenway's request for funding Kansan File Photo BY FRANCESCA CHAMBERS fchambers@kansan.com Funding deferred maintenance was at the top of the University's to-do list again this year. In his Jan. 7 KU looks ahead e-mail to the University's faculty and alumni, Chancellor Robert Hemenway named deferred maintenance, expanding the School of Pharmacy and obtaining a National Cancer Institute designation as several of the University's top priorities. Hemenay said the University's proposals would help the University continue to work for Kansas. The following week, in her Jan. 14. State of the State speech, Governor Kathleen Sebelius showed her approval of the University's requests by asking the Legislature to support those three priorities. Sebelius asked the Legislature to donate $5 million of its budget to the University for cancer research. She also asked the Legislature to donate $50 million to the University to build a new School of Pharmacy in Lawrence and a new floor for pharmacy at the School of Medicine-Wichita, as well as an additional $1 million for administrative costs for the two schools. Jim Modig, director of design and construction management said that last year the Legislature donated about $32.9 million to the University for deferred maintenance as part of a five-year plan. However, Hemenway estimated the deferred maintenance would cost the University about $230 million. Hemenay said the utility tunnels at the University constitute the bulk of the deferred maintenance. He said it would cost at least $100 million to fix the tunnels. Modig said the Legislature allotted only $8.8 million over the next several years to the University to fix the tunnels. The University runs all of its pipes, including heating, electrical and ventilation, through the tunnels, which range from 20-45 feet below the ground. Modig said several of the tunnels were falling structurally. He said the bottoms of the tunnels were rusting away and would collapse if they were not repaired Menenway said the deferred maintenance of the tunnels may not appear to be a huge concern to the state and to citizens, but if there was a malfunction in the tunnels, the University would have to shut down entire buildings or services. Hemenway said several years ago a malfunction forced the University to rent generators to power Watson Library and Stauffer Flint Hall, where the School of Journalism is located. He said the University had to take money away from other major projects to solve that crisis. "It becomes an interesting question," Hemenway said. "Do you make sure the students have the environment that enables them to study, or let something bad happen so the students go to the Legislature and ask them for more money." Hemenway said the University hopes someone will donate money to the University specifically for deferred maintenance. If that does not happen, Hemenway said the deferred maintenance would simply have to be delayed until the next year when the University will request additional funds from the state. Hemenway said the University had worked on receiving a National Cancer Institute designation for four years. He said he thinks it will be a few more years before the University meets the benchmarks established by the National Cancer Institute to be named a comprehensive cancer center. Hemenway said the designation is important to him because he wants the University to be known as a place where people can successfully be treated for cancer. "There is an inherent benefit that comes to students because students will be touched by cancer" Hemenway said obtaining a new School of Pharmacy at the University is of the utmost importance because the school is the only one in Kansas. He said the 'University is obligated to make sure there are an appropriate number of pharmacists in Kansas. Hemenway said six counties in Kansas have no pharmacists and additional 30 have only one. Barbara Ballard, Lawrence's state representative, said she was not positive that the Legislature would donate the funds the governor requested to the University because the state was working with a small budget this year. She said she had not heard any negative statements from her fellow representatives about the governor's requests and as far as she knew the majority of the Legislature thinks the chancellor and governor's priorities will benefit the entire state. Edited by Sasha Roe STUDENT HOUSING Residence hall designs under slow construction Renovations were completed on Hashinger Hall in 2006. Four halls remain to be renovated, but no plans have been finalized. SEE STUDENT HOUSING ON PAGE 8A CAMPUS Professor gets two-story lab The University of Kansas has begun construction on a multi-million dollar lab built specifically for Blake Peterson, professor of medicinal chemistry, Peterson joined the faculty in the School of Pharmacy this semester. The Kansas Bioscience Authority allocated $5 million, to build the lab. Peterson's work is expected to make important advances in cancer research and the development of cancer drugs. SEE CAMPUSON PAGE SA STUDENT SENATE Coalition announces candidates United Students announced its candidates for president and vice president of Student Senate last night at its first meeting of the semester. The coalition also wants to seek more student input, and visit different student organizations, to find out what students want from Senate. Jon Goerina/KANSAN SEE STUDENT SENATE ON PAGE 4A 》 MAINTENANCE Give me wrong info and I will vandalize Don't Vandalize An unknown vandal has been ripping the handles off the doors of Tower C in Jayhawker Towers. A sign was posted in an attempt to deter further vandalism of the buildings. Broken handles trouble Towers A vandal has been ripping door handles off the lajayhower Towers. Housing doesn't know who's doing it, and residents are suf- fering the consequences. SEE MAINTENANCE ON PAGE 4A 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 quote of the day "I think they should have a Barbie with a buzz cut." Ellen DeGeneres fact of the day —about.com Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. most e-mailed Want to know what people are talking about? Here's a list of the five most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com: 1. KU Hockey to play first home game of the semester 2. Nystrom: Judging a coach by his cover 3. Osterhaus: Natural herb flavors students'day 4. 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The student-produced news airs at: 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m, 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. every Monday through Friday. Also, check out KUJH online at tv.ku.edu. KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there is a talk show, talk shows and other content made for students, by students, by students, or via roll or regame spoils to KJHK 90.7 is for you 907 Protest for peace STOP the WAR on IRAQ SUPPORT CURR DO NOT RETURN NO IRA. Lisa Lipovac/KANSAN On Saturday morning, Bill Dickinson, Lawrence, joins other protesters by the Douglas County Courthouse. From noon until 1 p.m., every Saturday since September 2002, the Douglas County Coalition for Peace and Justice has protested the war in Iraq. "We don't see many students down here," Dickinson said, "because I think they are afraid of the war and the possibility of a draft." FUNERAL Ledger ceremony remains a secret BY TOM HAYS ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK _ Details about funeral arrangements for actor Heath Ledger remained secret as his body was taken from a Manhattan funeral home. Ledger's publicist, Mara Buxbaum, said Friday the arrangements "will continue to be kept private at the family's request." Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said his government would do whatever was needed to help the family bring back the 28-year-old Ledger's body to Australia. His body was moved from the police-barricaded funeral home amid a swarm of cameras and reporters at about 4 p.m. Friday. Meanwhile, police insisted they have no interest in interviewing actress Mary-Kate Olsen, who was the first person a massuse called after finding an unresponsive Ledger in a Manhattan apartment Tuesday. In her first comment since the Australian-born actor's death, Olsen issued a statement that read: "Heath was a friend. His death is a tragic loss. My thoughts are with his family during this very difficult time." Police said the masseuse who found Ledger's body spent nine minutes making three calls to the "Full House" actress before dialing 911 for help, then called Olsen a fourth time after paramedics arrived. the record on The word "bitch" written in black ink was reported stolen to Lawrence police. It was valued at $50. KU1info daily KU info on campus Anyone can reserve Danforth Chapel. Charges are $50.00 for students and $150.00 for all others. There are some exceptions on cost. Check out www danforthku.edu for details. The seminar New Staff Orientation will begin at 8 a.m. in room 204 of JRP. KU Libraries Instructional Services will present SoftChalk Lesson Builder at 10 a.m. in room 6 of Budig hall. At 3 p.m. KU Libraries instructional Services will present the workshop Overview of U.S. Government Resources in KU Libraries in the Anschutz Library Instruction Center. Majid Hannoum will present the Lecture, "North Africa as a Geopolitical Entity, or How North Africa is Africa" at 3:30p. m. in the International Room of the Kansas Union. Chuck Owens will present the lecture KU Department of Design Hallmark Design Symposium at 6 p.m. in 3140 Wesco Hall. contact us Tell us your news Contact Daria Salaie Matt LeVine, Smith, Sarah Neff or Erin Sommer at editor14.onmoney.com 11 Kansas newsroom Kansas Stauffer-Flint Hall 11 Stauffer-Flint Hall Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 664-8410 Meet your Student Senator with Matthew Shaw If you were to ask Matthew Shaw where he grew up, you would here a long list of places. Shaw describes himself as a military kid, him and his family have lived in places in the U.S. from Chicago, Mobile, Ala., Shawnee and Overland Park to more recently living overseas in Heidelberg, Germany. "Since my dad works for the military I lived in Germany for eight years, so I've been all over Europe." Shaw explains, "I love to visit the town where I went to high school called Heidelberg. I would highly recommend going there if you ever get the chance" The sophomore is an Economic and German major and is currently the Freshman-Sophomore College of Liberal Arts & Science Senator. He became involved in politics by chance his junior year of high school. "I bumped into a friend at the beginning of lunch who happened to be heading to a student government meeting toward the end of the year. Since I had nothing else to do I tagged along, and during that meeting they happened to give out the information on running for class president. I decided to give it a shot, and from then on I was hooked," says Shaw. He won and became the Senior Class President, when he came to KU his freshman year, he was an Associate Senator then this year he became the CLAS Senator. Shaw has a lot of ideas when it comes to the way the campus is run. One of them is having a system implemented for teachers to text students when class is cancelled, "E-mail works most of the time, but as the confusion of last semesters final showed, it isn't always quick or convenient enough!" Another idea has to do with the deferred maintenance on campus, which Shaw strongly sees as an issue. "Almost all of the buildings on the main campus show serious signs of wear and tear, and every day that the money is not found to fix them, the problems grow exponentially worse." Says Shaw. When Shaw isn't sitting in class or senate meetings, he enjoys juggling. CANDY PATRICK He says he learned to juggle when he was in junior high and every now and then takes it up again. When asked what was the most memorable thing he had done so far in college, Shaw said. "Stop day eve of last year's spring semester, I ramped bikes off a flaming ramp into Potters Lake. That was pretty memorable!" 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STEVE McCURRY Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:00pm in the Kansas Union Ballroom AIRMAIL PHOTOJOURNALIST Steve McCurry is best known for his evocative and moving biography, a turning point to people in 1980s career reached inuring pout and inuring 1980s dignised in native garp, he crossed into Afghanistan after the war invasion. His most notable work, The War Invasion, was featured on the June 1985 National Geographic cover. Come hear him speak on his life as a humanitarian and see a wide range of his photographs. FREE EVENT SUA www.suaevents.com UNIVERSITY OF KANNAY SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN Union Programs unionprograms.ku.edu THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 NEWS 3A POLITICS Proposal to stimulate economy could backfire ASSOCIATED PRESS THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON President Bush, accompanied by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, tells reporters in the White House briefing room on Thursday that he and leaders of the Democratic-led Congress have agreed to work together on an economic stimulus package to boost the sagging U.S. economy. BY BEN FELLER ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — President Bush's chief negotiator on an economic aid deal said Sunday the Senate should quickly get behind a plan or risk drawing the resentment of a frustrated public. The president and House leaders have agreed on a proposal to provide tax rebate checks to 117 million families and give businesses $50 billion in incentives to invest in new plants and equipment. The goal is to help head off a recession and boost consumer confidence. "I don't think the Senate is going to want to derail that deal," Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said. "And I don't think the American people are going to have much patience for anything that would slow down the process." But many senators said they are entitled to their ideas and that they never agreed to be deferential to the House and the White House on the final terms. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev, agreed that the negotiations should move through the House first, but he and other senators still want to have input. The Senate is considering adding such elements as extending unemployment benefits for workers whose benefits have run out, boosting home heating subsidies, raising food stamp benefits and approving money for public works projects. "We've got to take care of the people who are losing their jobs with more unemployment. We may have to look at food stamps for people who are falling out of the middle class," said New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, a Democratic presidential candidate. When asked if such ideas would be deal-breakers, Paulson said he did not "want to cast a shadow on this rare bipartisan moment." Paulson negotiated the deal with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio. The secretary said some of the elements the Senate is considering may have merit but were excluded from the current deal to keep it simple and targeted. "I believe that what we've got here is something that will work and will work quickly and more quickly than some other alternatives," Paulson said. "And again, once you start considering additions — the food stamps, unemployment insurance and so on — it's a slippery slope, and there is a real danger that we're going to bog down and screech to a stop." "I believe that the House leaders were very decisive in keeping it simple," he added. "And I believe and I'm optimistic that the Senate leaders will do the same." The president, too, has pushed the Senate to act swiftly. The White House is trying to strike a balance — respecting the right of the Senate to influence the legislation, but keeping the pressure on so that no momentum is lost in giving a boost to a sagging economy. The administration hopes to start getting rebate checks out in May, assuming that Congress acts in the next few weeks. Paulson said the economic program would boost job creation, consumer spending and confidence in the stock market. Among others offering views on the economic plan, Republican presidential contender Mike Huckabee said Sunday it should include money for public works. Paulson said he knows that idea has some support, but he does not agree with it. He said the views of the presidential candidates tend to look ahead to next year. "What we're again focused on here is something simple to get money into the economy quickly to make a difference, and infrastructure spending doesn't do that," Paulson said. NAKURU, Kenya — Gangs armed with machetes and bows and arrows burned and hacked to death members of a rival tribe in the western Kenyan town of Nalavsha on Sunday as overwhelmed police stood by helplessly. INTERNATIONAL Kenyan ethnic clashes spread to town of Naivasha At least seven people were killed. The fighting was the latest flashpoint of violence over President Mwai Kibaki's disputed re-election in the U.S.-allied African nation once considered a beacon of stability on the continent. Groups from Kibaki's Kikuyu tribe set ablaze the homes of Luo rivals in the center of the town, about 55 miles northwest of Nairobi, the capital. Police did not intervene. An Associated Press reporter counted bodies of seven victims hacked to death or burned alive in their homes. More than 700 people have died in ethnic violence and clashes with police since Kibaki was declared that winner of Dec. 27 balloting in which observers say the counting was flawed. Some 255,000 people have been forced from their homes. The eruption of violence in Naivasha appeared to have spread from Nakuru, Kenya's fourth-largest town some 50 miles away, where at least 25 people were killed on Friday. Associated Press ENTERTAINMENT FCC proposes $1.4 million fine for woman's'nude buttocks'on NYPD Blue WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission has proposed a $1.4 million fine against 52 ABC Television Network stations over a 2003 broadcast of cop drama NYPD Blue. The fine is for a scene where a boy surprises a woman as she prepares to take a shower. The scene depicted "multiple, close-up views" of the woman's "nude buttocks" according to an agency order issued ABC is owned by the Walt Disney Co. The fines were issued against 52 stations either owned by or affiliated with the network. late Friday. FCC's definition of indecent content requires that the broadcast "depicts or describes sexual or excretory activities" in a "patently offensive way" and is aided between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. The agency said the show was indecent because "it depicts sexual organs and excretory organs — specifically an adult woman's buttocks." Associated Press The agency rejected the network's argument that "the buttocks are not a sexual organ." POLITICS Florida governor endorses McCain before GOP primarv ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florica Gov, Charlie Crist endorsed a beaming Sen. John McCain on Saturday night, delivering a boost three days before the state's pivotal primary. Crist praised McCain as a "true American hero." At a county GOP dinner in St. Petersburg, Crist added, "After thinking about it as much as I have, I don't think anybody would do better than the man who stands next to me, Sen. John McCain." It was the second high-profile endorsement in as many days for McCain, who is locked in a tight primary race with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Crist stepped to the podium a little more than 24 hours after Sen. Mel Martinez announced he was backing his colleague in the Senate. Officials said Martinez, who campaigned Saturday with McCain, had prodded the governor to follow his lead. Crist said he would campaign for McCain in the coming days." I just feel in my heart he's the right man for the job at the right time" he told reporters afterward. The winner of next week's primary will capture all 57 delegates at stake, a large prize that will set the stage for a virtual nationwide primary on Feb. 5. Crist's endorsement was sought by all the GOP presidential rivals, including Romney, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. Associated Press STATE Kline spends campaign funds on cell phone bills State law doesn't allow payment of business expenses and gifts that aren't part of a political campaign for which the money was raised. However, it's unclear if the expenditures were improper. TOPEKA - Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline spent nearly $5,000 left over from his unsuccessful campaign for attorney general on cell phone bills and gifts last year. The Topeka Capital-Journal reported Sunday that $4,270 from the 2006 campaign was spent on cell phone bills last year and about $600 went toward 'appreciation gifts." Carol Williams, executive director of the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission, said the agency reviews all campaign finance reports. "If we have questions,we will ask for an explanation,"Williams said in a telephone interview Sunday. However, she would not say whether the commission had questions about Kline's report. Commission staff members have a long-standing policy of not confirming whether someone is under investigation, in keeping with a state law keeping such matters confidential. Brian Burgess, spokesman for Kline, said the $4,270 spent on cell phone bills was a careless error and the money went toward phones that weren't even being used. Burgess said it was not an attempt to intentionally subvert the law. "This could easily be cleared up just by looking at the phone bill, which we would gladly provide to the commission if they decide to look into the matter," Burgess said. "But so far, one has asked." Associated Press THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS January 28, 2008 SENATE ABWA Meeting Welcome Back! Tuesday, January 29th @ 7pm Alderson Auditorium (4th floor Kansas union) Casual Dress New & returning members--come hear about what ABWA has in store for the Spring semester! Food & Prizes!!! Join the Commission on the Status of Women for our first Women's History Month planning meeting! KU Hillel and the KU Center for Sustainability are hosting a roundtable discussion on the 31st in conjunction with a nation-wide event called Focus the Nation. The subject of the discussion is climate change policy responses at various levels of government. Scheduled panelists include: Provost Richard Lariviere, Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson state Senators and Representatives, and Mayor Sue Hack. The discussion will be moderated by award winning journalist and NBC Environmental Correspondent Simran Sethi. CSW Come Join the discussion at the Dole Institute of Politics, Thursday January 31st from 7:30-9:30 p.m. When: Monday, January 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: The Wheat Room in the Kansas Union Who: You and your friends. There will be delicious food! 出 Looking to volunteer? Center for Community Outreach can help! Contact us! 405 Kansas Union (in the SILC office) 864-4073 • cco@ku.edu www.ku.edu/~cco Focus the Nation Center for Community Outreach challenging, educating anewness We have 15 volunteer programs working throughout Lawrence and can connect you to many local programs. iHuman. the life of david D Wesley tuesdays @ 8 smith hall wesleyku.org Do you want to join a club or be a leader in a global organization? AIESEC is the world's largest student-based organization spanning over 100 countries and 800 universities. AIESEC believes individuals should look for opportunities to build their global network, expand their worldview, and gain leadership skills. We believe individuals should use their leadership skills and a global perspective to increase international understanding and cooperation. Our belief is that if large numbers of individuals were to act in this way, it could be a solution to a more secure and peaceful world. more secure and peaceful world. By participating in AIESEC U.S., you will have the opportunity to: Apply for our high-quality international traineeship exchange program. - Seek experiences that enable you to lead with a global perspective in AIESEC's diverse environment. - Acquire practical, hands-on professional skills. - Join a global network of people from over 90 countries. - Expand your worldview by interacting with people from all over the world and gaining new perspectives on global issues. Check out our Info Sessions At the Kansas Union Tuesday, January 29, 3:00 in the Kansas Room Wednesday, January 30th, 7:00 in Alderson Auditorium Tuesday, February 5th, 7:00 in the Walnut Room Or contact Katelyn, at aieseckansas.pr@gmail.com 4A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 STUDENT SENATE UNITED Taylor Miller/KANSAN Adam MGonicle, Wichita sophomore, meets with United Students at its introductory meeting held at Phi Delta Theta. The coalition announced McGonicle as its president, Michael Gassall, Ashland junior, as its vice president candidate. United Students meets, announces candidates Coalition hopes to meet with all student groups BY BRENNA HAWLEY bhawley@kansan.com United Students announced at a meeting last night that it is running this year as a student-focused coalition, concentrating more on student issues than the internal workings of Student Senate. Adam McGonigle, Wichita sophomore, is running as the coalition's presidential candidate. McGonigle is currently the Chairman of the Student Senate Executive Committee. "We think there are some things with Student Senate we can do better," McGonigle said. "We can create a coalition that is more representative of the campus." He said the main focus for this campaign would be to get student input. United Students will try to visit all 511 campus groups to see what the students want and need from senate. McGonigle's running mate Michael Gillaspie, Ashland junior, is new to Student Senate. Ashland was confirmed as interfraternity council senator at the beginning of the semester. Ashland is also director of Jubilee Café, a volunteer program that serves breakfast to the homeless and in-need community members of Lawrence. "I have an encompassing background of what campus has to offer", Gillasie said. "I can bring new perspective and new ideas to Senate." The coalition plans to start visiting student organizations soon to help develop its platforms for the elections in April. It will meet with organization leaders first and then with entire groups to get a broader idea of what students need. "Although the president of the group may be a great representative, all 50 people in the group may have something else to add." Gillaspie said. "In politics, we sometimes spend too much time talking I sophomore Student Executive Chair where I've gained an understanding of Senate" United Students is the second coalition to announce its candidates. Connect, the coalition that also had its first meeting of the semester yesterday, announced its candidates in December: Austin Kelly, Lawrence senior for president, and Jason Oruch. Plano. Texas, plano for vice president. "We can create a coalition that is more representative of the campus." ADAM MCGONIGI F when the best thing we can do is sit down and listen to the people we represent." United Students presidential candidate McGonagle represented students as a freshman senator last year. Though he was the youngest of all candidates running this year, he said his age would not be a factor in the election because he had already had a chance to work with school administrators. "Age is usually accompanied by experience," McGonigle said. "I've had a unique experience by being McGonigle said coalitions usually waited until January to announce their candidates. "Coalitions can be very divisive in Senate," McGonigle said. "When m is clear whose side you're on, it can be disruptive." McGonigle said it was important to him not disrupt the environment of Senate too early. To join United Students or to learn more about its coalition, visit its Facebook group "United Students." Edited by Jessica Sain-Baird ROBERT J. DOLE INSTITUTE OF POLITICS The University of Kansas Presenting... "MILITARY BLOGGERS and America's Wars" Tuesday, January 29, 2008 7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute Panelists: Charles J. Holt, Chief of New Media Operations for the Pentagon Ward Carroll, editor of Military.com and Milblog.com John Donovan, veteran and lead blogger of TheDonovan.com Moderated by Professor David Perlmutter author of Visions of War and Blogwars 2350 Petefish Drive Lawrence, Kansas (785) 864-4900 doleinstitute.org City strives to go green 》 ENVIRONMENT BY ANDY GREENHAW agreenhaw@kansan.com Lawrence city commissioners are taking positive steps toward lowering greenhouse gas emissions in the city. Mayor Sue Hack will meet with Vice Mayor Michael Dever today to put together a Climate Protection Task Force, which will be responsible for creating a plan to lower greenhouse gas emissions in Lawrence by 7 percent. Potential members of the 12- to 15-member board also include individuals from many other stakeholders including Westar Energy, World Company, the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, Haskell Indian Nations University, the Lawrence City Commission and the Sustainability Advisory Board. Daniel Poull, chairman of the Lawrence Sustainability Advisory Board that proposed the idea, said he wanted the task force to include either a science professor or a high-ranking administrator from the University of Kansas. "I'm assuming since KU teaches an environmental course that there will be participation." Poul said. "We're hoping the University will submit some ideas for the task force." Hack said she and Dever would meet to go over recommended members, the timeline for putting the task force together and the compensation needed to afford the program. to be green with the economic costs that go along with that responsibility? Hack said. "What were trying to figure out is, 'How do we balance the desire Conversations about the project have indicated that it will take about a year to put together, Hack said. The central focus of the Climate Protection Task Force is to comply with the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement that the city signed on March 7, 2006. The resolution requires participating cities to, by the year 2012, lower greenhouse $ \mathrm{g}_{\mathrm{s}} $ emission levels by 7 percent from what they were in 1990. The agreement was created in response to President Bush's refusal to submit the Kyoto Protocol to the U.S. Congress for ratification. The In the two years since Lawrence agreed to the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, not much has been done to accomplish the resolution's goals. Poull said. Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement among developed countries to reduce greenhouse gases that cause global warming. Agreement, purchased green tags to off-set 3 percent of the city's power usage to wind power, implemented the green tag program and signed an agreement to purchase plug-in hybrid vehicles as soon as they're mass-produced. Only four of about 30 commitments listed on the city's Web site have been completed. In the two years since making these commitments, the city has signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection "What we're trying to figure out is,'How do we balance the desire to be green with the economic costs that go along with that responsibility?" are items that require a long-term commitment to identify and address on a continual basis" This checklist can be misleading, said Tammy Bennett, assistant public works director, because many of these commitments are immeasurable. "These aren't just items you can check off a list," Bennett said. "These Promoting energy efficiency is one of these examples. The city commission has taken steps toward this goal, such as adopting a new environmentally friendly energy code last year, but it's impossible to check it off as accomplished because promoting energy efficiency is an ongoing process with no clear end. Bennett said. SUE HACK Lawrence mayor Hack said she would announce plans for the Climate Protection Task Force at tomorrow's city commission meeting. — Edited by Jessica Sain-Baird MAINTENANCE Handle vandal inconveniences Jayhawker Towers residents Vandalized door handles trouble Jayhawker Towers residents. The handles were broken several times last fall, as well. 10 BY CALEB SOMMERVILLE csommerville@kansan.com Someone has been vandalizing the doors of the Jayhawker Towers. This is not spray paint or toilet paper, either. Someone has been ripping the metal handles off of the doors, making it nearly impossible to get into the building. "We don't know who the vandal is," said Diana Robertson, director of student housing. Jon Goering/KANSAN Since last fall, door handles have been repeatedly broken off the basement door on the east side of Tower C. The vandal or vandals apparently bend the handle backward until it snaps off near the keyhole, leaving a jagged edge. To then enter the building, residents must attempt to turn the small inch-long part of the remaining handle. Each handle is connected to a KUID-scanning box that allows residents to scan their cards to get in. Every time a vandal breaks a handle. a new box must be installed. Each box costs about $250. Robertson says she doesn't know why the vandalism happens, but she thinks the vandal is a resident without a KUID or someone who is not a resident said. She encourages any students with information to come forward to end the inconvenience. Residents of Tower C aren't very happy about the vandalism, either. "I don't like it. It's a pain in the ass." "What we need there is help to identify who's doing this." DIANA ROBERTSON Director of Student Housing of Tower C trying to get inside. said Neil Hyde, Overland Park sophomore. He thinks it's done on purpose. Robertson said maintenance hd replaced so many boxes that it is out of backups, and the basement door to Tower C was currently inaccessible from the outside. "I hate it, man," Hyde said. "What we need there is help to identify who's doing this." Robertson Jesse Jones, Hutchinson senior, doesn't think the vandalism is done on purpose, but he says it's still annoying when it happens. He said the doors got stuck sometimes, so some residents jerked too hard trying to open the door. "The handles are really easy to break." Iones said. Jared Anderson, Olathe senior, said he had actually seen someone try to break the handle off before. He doesn't see the point in the vandalism, though. In fact, his roommate once cut up his hand trying to turn a broken handle. Anderson has come up with his own method of opening broken doors. "I just grab a newspaper," he said. Student housing sent a letter to all Tower C residents asking for their help. "Please be aware of fellow students entering the building improperly and report any information you may have about the previous damage or any further damage," the letter said. "The card-swipe system is there for the convenience of the students obviously, and it's discouraging that we, in essence, have to inconvenience them," Robertson. She said they were working with the Public Safety Office to stop it. Edited by Katherine Loeck YARN BARN Before Beginning Classes Starting Soon! M Get 20% off class yarns! Intermediate Classes as well. Stop by 930 Mass. St. or visit www. yarnbarn-ks.com for a schedule. After Jan. 31 (Thurs. Feb. 5 (Tues. Feb. 13 (Wed.) $20.00 $25.00 $25.00 4 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 7-9 PM 7-9 PM 7-9 PM Alter THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 NEWS CAMPUS 5A Cancer research recruit finds home at Kansas Jessie Fetterlina/KANSAN Mr. Blake Peterson has been recently hired by the University as a professor in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry to do cancer research. He is involved in developing drugs to create a cure for cancer. New researcher does not expect to find cure for cancer in near future BY FRANCESCA CHAMBERS fchambers@kansan.com Blake Peterson said he was a failure. He said knew it, and he was not afraid to admit it. But failure has not stopped Peterson from trying to discover a drug for cancer. "Research is primarily about failure." Peterson said. "When you run experiments, it's important to keep in mind if you get one out of five right, you are doing pretty well." Peterson said it would be geoganical to believe he, or any one researcher, could create the cure for cancer. More than 300 types of cancer exist, and each has a potentially different cause. But Peterson said he hoped to develop fundamental principles that would be used in creating a cure. The University of Kansas recently recruited Peterson from Pennsylvania State University. Peterson was selected as one of two Kansas Bioscience Authority Eminent Scholars. One of Chancellor Robert Hemenway's top priorities is for the National Cancer Institute to designate the University as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. Hemenway said Peterson's work would help the University receive that designation. "I don't think you have an 'aha' moment where everything falls in place," Hemenway said. "He will contribute his knowledge and expertise to an all-consuming question: how do we best treat a disease like cancer?" Hemenway said Peterson was an excellent researcher, but he did not necessarily expect Peterson alone to find the cure for cancer. Like Peterson, Hemenway said he thought the cure would be discovered in small increments. Peterson said he knew from a young age he wanted to be a scientist. He said as a child he enjoyed tinkering with chemistry sets and exploring nature. He said he chose cancer "It's pushing the frontiers of knowledge," Peterson said. "It's hard to find someone who has not had a friend or family member with cancer, and it's not going to go away soon. So certainly, there is a real demand for new ways to treat cancer." Peterson said he came to the University because the chemistry department was more focused on the interface between chemistry and biology than the department at Pennsylvania State was and other universities trying to recruit him. Peterson works in the pharmaceutical chemistry department and said the University having this department was an incentive for him to come. said his research was beneficial to students because it will be a new opportunity for students to receive lab experience. Peterson said if he did find a cure for cancer, it would generate a large amount of money for the University because it would own a percentage of the value of that drug. He also Peterson's wife, Becca, said the University went out of its way to make her family feel welcome, and that was why she wanted to move to Lawrence. The Petersons have two daughters, Karena, 6, and Callia, 3. The University hired Becca as an executive assistant dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Rebecca said Blake's best attribute was his fearlessness. She said he loved to do exhalilar activities, including racing his car sometimes. "He's just fun," she said. "He is a very driven man, but what I love most, is that he is willing to try new things. He'll do anything twice." Edited by Matt Hirschfeld BY MARY SORRICK msorick@kansan.com New lab to aid in cancer research It's not often that a university builds a newly hired faculty member his own two-story laboratory. But that's exactly what is planned for Blake Peterson. The University of Kansas has rolled out the red carpet for Peterson, professor of medicinal chemistry, by dedicating $5 million from the Kansas Bioscience underscored the state's commitment to bloscience and cancer research. "It will be better than other labs I've worked in." "There's an expectation that his research will have a commercial application somewhere down the line," Boatright said. "His research will wind up in hospitals and in BLAKE PETERSON Professor of medicinal chemistry Authority to the construction of a lab catered to Peterson's research needs. Peterson, who joined the Department of Medicinal Chemistry this semester after 10 years at Penn State, will conduct research on cancer drugs and drug delivery in the lab. The 8,300-square-foot unit will be added onto the Structural Biology Center on west campus, which houses research related to drug discovery, human and animal health and the development of biomaterials. "It will be better than other labs I've worked in," Peterson said. "It's more customized and better suited for my research." Kevin Boatright, director of research communications at the University, said the KBA provided the lab's funding after naming Peterson an "Eminent Scholar", a designation George Wilson, associate vice provet for research, said Peterson would use the lab to synthesize molecules for cancer drugs. patients and has an impact on people." Peterson's research will also concentrate on drug delivery, or moving the synthesized molecules in cancer drugs to the right spot, Wilson said. "About half of all drug candidates never make it through the cell membrane," he said. "So the focus of Dr. Peterson's work will be on making the drug effective and making sure the molecules actually get to the cell." Peterson's lab will include specialized instruments and live animals, such as zebrafish, for testing purposes, Wilson said. Other specialized research labs in the SBC will be available for Peterson as well, Boatright said. "His research will wind up in hospitals and in patients and has an impact on people." Construction on Peterson's lab will complement the $16 million KEVIN BOATRIGHT Director research communications the KBA awards to distinguished bioscience researchers working in Kansas. Boatright said the $5 million from the KBA, which aims to advance biosciences in Kansas. addition for pharmaceutical research already underway at the SBC. Boatright said that addition would be completed in April and Peterson's lab will be completed by August. The University plans to have a dedication ceremony for the improved SBC building during homecoming week in October. - Edited by Daniel Reyes >> NATURAL DISASTER Storms torment California BY JACOB ADELMAN ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Fast-moving thunderstorms brought new waves of rain Sunday to Southern California, following days of drenching weather and heavy mountain snowfall. Up to 2 inches of rain had fallen by early afternoon in valley and coastal areas since nightfall Saturday, with about double that in the mountains, the National Weather Service said. Officials said the rain brought a threat of serious slides on hillsides stripped of vegetation by last year's wildfires. Mud and minor rock slides prompted authorities to shut a highway through a San Diego area burned between Ramona and Escondido. "We're not completely done with this storm yet," forecaster Steve Vanderburg said. The Los Angeles County and Orange County fire departments 一 Los Angeles Fire Department's swift water rescue team watches as a crushed car is lifted out of the Arroyo Cree river after rescuing two people from the car after it plunged into the rain swollen river in Los Angeles yesterday. The latest in a series of storms that unleashed deadly avalanches, flooded streets and caused mud and rock slides barricaded into Southern California on Saturday, threatening more problems for the rain-soaked region. ASSOCIATED PRESS A highway was closed in the mountains south of San Francisco, and Pacific Gas and Electric said about 2,700 homes and businesses were still blacked out because of earlier storms. were on standby for possible flash floods and slides. Flash flood watches remained in effect through Sunday night for Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino counties. In downtown Los Angeles, Sunday's basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers was delayed 12 minutes after a small leak in the Staples Center roof allowed a steady flow of raindrops to fall on the court. A series of fierce storms has caused deadly avalanches, flooded streets and set off mud and rock slides in recent days. Some areas have received more moisture in a week than during the entire rainy season last year. The Santa Anita race track in Arcadia, meanwhile, canceled horse races for the sixth day this month because of wet conditions on the synthetic track. The storm system also soaked parts of Northern California and the weather service posted winter storm warnings for parts of the Sierra Nevada. Three skiers were killed Friday by a trio of avalanches that swept through canyons outside the trails of Mountain High ski resort at Wrightwood, northeast of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Mountains. A fourth man escaped the avalanches. Avalanches are unusual in the San Gabriel Mountains, but the peaks had been hit by 3 feet or more of new snow this past week, drawing thousands of skiers and boarders. to dream aspire & persevere wolfe family teaching award ku seniors Now's your chance to show those who made a difference in your life your appreciation. nominate Nominate any high school teacher, in any discipline, from anywhere in the world for a $3000 award. impact Send a one-page nomination letter discussing how your teacher influenced your academic development in high school and beyond and why your teacher is deserving of the Wolfe Family Teaching Award to wolfeawards@ku.edu by Monday, February 4, 2008. give back to those who gave so much to you and nominate the high school teacher who taught you to dream aspire & persevere KU For more information, call (785) 864-3663 wolfe family teaching award 6A ENTERTAINMENT THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 SUDOKU Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each square contains exactly one number. The Concept of the Conceptia Sudoku increases from Monday to Sunday. Conceptis Sudoku Conceptis Sudoku By Dave Green | | 5 | 4 | | | 7 | 1 | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | | | | 1 | 2 | | | | 3 | | | 5 | 6 | | | 2 | | | 1 | 5 | | | 9 | | | | | 3 | | 7 | 4 | 1 | | 6 | | | | 7 | | | 1 | 3 | | | 1 | | | 2 | 5 | | | 8 | | | | | 8 | 9 | | | | | | 6 | 2 | | | 5 | 4 | | Answer to previous puzzle 1 9 8 2 4 6 7 5 3 2 5 6 7 9 3 8 1 4 4 7 3 8 1 5 9 2 6 3 1 9 5 8 2 6 4 7 6 8 7 1 3 4 2 9 5 5 4 2 9 6 7 1 3 8 8 2 4 3 7 1 5 6 9 9 3 5 6 2 8 4 7 1 7 6 1 4 5 9 3 8 2 Difficulty Level **** L127 Difficulty Level ★ CHICKEN STRIP Chicken highlights the proof of Bush's Economic Stimulus Plan A stimulus could rebound the allying US markets. The stimulus could also strengthen the weak US dollar to further prevent economic recession. One thing is for sure, if the government cuts a check to every income tax paying student at KU, Lawrence liquor sales will go through the rooftop. Charlie Hooqner THE ADVENTURES OF JESUS AND JOE DIMAGGIO YEAH, I'LL JUST HAVE MY PEOPLE TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE... THAT'S WHY SHE SAID... I SAID SELL! SELL! OOH, WE'RE GONNA NEED ANOTHER LAW YER... OOH, WE'RE GONNA NEED ANOTHER LAW YER... Max Rinkel CRIME Executive steals from Norris charity ASSOCIATED PRESS HOUSTON - The former chief executive of Chuck Norris' martial arts program for inner-city children has pleaded guilty to stealing from the charity, the U.S. Attorney's office said. James D. Brasher, 47, pleaded guilty on Thursday to one count of uttering a forged security, the office said in a statement. Brasher confessed to opening bank accounts in names similar to that of Norris' Kick Drugs Out of America Foundation. He then fraudulently endorsed keys sent to the foundation and deposited them into his own accounts, using the money to pay his debts and living expenses. He admitted taking at least $130,000, DeGabriele said. Brasher is set to be sentenced in April. He faces up to 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000 and a three-year-term of supervised release. Norris established the foundation, nicknamed Kickstart, in 1990 to use martial arts to help children avoid the temptations of gangs and drugs. According to the charity's Web site, Kickstart serves 5,000 youngsters in 38 schools in the Houston and Dallas areas. ASSOCIATED PRESS The former chief executive of Chuck Norris' martial arts program for inner-city children has pleaded guilty to stealing from the charity, the U.S. Attorney's office said. Finish up old paperwork in the next several weeks. Encourage your friends and teammates and fellow committee members to do likewise. It'll be slightly easier now. 》 HOROSCOPES Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8 Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 6 You're in a creative phase, and it looks good on you. Take your time and get it right, just the way you want it. Then, leave it that way. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 9 You're exceptionally charming now, as you may have noticed. You're witty and energetic, admired by those far and near. You're hot. Make the most of your talents. Cancer (June 22-July 22) You're is 5 You don't have to tell anyone how much you spend. They'd be astonished if they knew. It's much less than they think. You are a shopping wizard. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8 Keep asking questions, even if you feel stupid. Truth is, you're getting smarter in a lot of ways. Go over the material several times, if necessary. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is on 8 Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Todav is a 6 You're probably tired, but happy. You're achieving a big goal. You're also establishing very efficient habits. Your work will get easier, which will allow you to take on even more. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Todav is a 10 Love finds a way, so employ it to your advantage. Do what you love with people you love and you'll achieve great success. It may take a while, but it's sure fun Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) S dav is a S Think carefully and thoroughly, like you always do. Make a perfect plan, and then take action. You'll know when the time is right, and it will be soon. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is an 8 The action is fast-paced, physically and mentally. If you can't keep up with the quickest ones, relax and enjoy the show. If you can keep up, break a leg. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.19) Today is an 8 Go back to something that worked before, to make some extra cash. Even a dirty, difficult task gets easier with practice. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 9 You're extremely lucky now, with games you've played before. It's best not to brag or call your shots ahead of time, however. The less said, the better. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 6 Michigan contestant crowned Miss America Fix things that are broken, or are about ready to break. Go through your list of necessary renovations and check off a few items. The family will love you for it. PAGEANT LAS VEGAS _ Miss Michigan Kirsten Haglund, a 19-year-old aspiring Broadway star, was crowned Miss America 2008 on Saturday in a live show billed as the unveiling of the 87-year-old pageant's new, hiper look. the University of Cincinnati, grew up in a pageant family. Her mother is an active volunteer, and her grandmother Iora Hunt, competed for the crown as Miss Michigan 1944. Hunt joined Haglund at a news conference. Haglund, of Farmington Hills, Mich., sang "Over the Rainbow" and walked a crowd-pleasing strut in a black and gold blink to clinch the title. She beat Miss Indiana Nicole Elizabeth Rash, the first runner up, and Miss Washington Elyse Unemoto, the second runner up for the $50,000 scholarship and year of travel that comes with the crown. ASSOCIATED PRESS Haglund, who studies music at Haglund, a cheery, classic blond, wore a revealing silver sequined dress and black bikini during the evening gown and swimsuit portions of the pageant. As her platform issue, she promised to advocate for awareness of eating disorders, an illness from which she has recovered. "The only words that come to my mind is that this is a dream come true, not just for me but for my family as well." Haglund said. "I'm not just standing up here alone." The crowning at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip was aired for the first time on TLC. It capped a four-week reality series, "Miss America: Reality Check," which followed the contestants as they were pushed to shed the dated look of Miss Americas past and adopt a more updated style. The show was the latest in a series of attempts to find an audience with a younger demographic after more than a decade of declining ratings. The 52 newly made-over aspiring beauty queens who sought the top tiara sported updated hairdos, sassy attitudes and red carpet-worthy fashion throughout the competition. Usually tame by modern TV standards, the swimwear competition kicked it up a notch. Most contestants wore black bikinis, and some struck provocative poses and twirled as the audience howled. Contestants also wore blue jeans and added a bit of humor to the traditional opening number, the parade of states. Haglund's moves won howls from the audience. "I think for the audience, the swimwear and evening wear was much more entertaining, am I right?" Haglund said when asked about the show's new look. The changes included a chance for "R验 Check" viewers to text message votes for their favorite contestant. 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Today's Cryptoquip Clue: K equals N KANSAN TRIVIA QUESTION Log on to Kansan.com to answer! On the night of May 20,1952,a rowdy mob numbering 1,500 students made the largest raid in KU history of This week's prize: $25 Target Gift Card! Gift Card! - Need a hint? studentstorku.org KANSAN.COM The University of Kansas KU ENDOWMENT The University of Kansas EFBREAK you should go. Travel the world with college students from all over the country. It's fun. It's easy. It's affordable. It's time to travel. You always remember your first time abroad. Prices are going up. Book by January 31, and SAVE even more! Save $150 on select Save $150 on select tours when you sign up by February 15! Visit us at efcollegebreak.com/first or call 800.766.2645 --- OPINION 7A MONDAY, JANUARY 28 2008 MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN COMMENTARY Recession needs new definition BRANDON T. MINSTER Lately, I can't turn on a television without having a pundit scream at me that the world is heading for a recession, and as any student of philosophy will vouch, when a majority of pundits agree on something, that makes it true. But what does the word "recession" mean? I have vague grade-school memories of endless monotony that mercifully ended when the teacher said, "OK, class, now it's recession time." And then I got to climb on the monkey bars. Aren't recessions fun? No, in fact, recessions are not fun, and you should be ashed to ask such a foolish question. Everyone around you now thinks a little bit less of you (and you thought that wasn't possible). Recessions are like a junior high dance when the DJ plays a slow song: Everyone knows they don't want to stand near the wall with their friends, but that's what they end up doing anyway. Ronald Reagan quipped that a recession was when your neighbor lost his job and a depression was when you lost yours, and then he orchestrated the Reagan Recession of 1982, in part so that my family would move to Los Angeles. (Thanks, Ron!) Around the world, recession means different things. It might mean famine or homelessness. Here in America, it means something else. As Darion Hammie recently told the Wall Street Journal, it means shopping at regular grocery stores instead of Whole Foods, a natural foods grocer. "I have to make choices I never thought I would have to make," she said. Others who are feeling the pinch are avatars, digital characters made by online users. A run on banks in Second Life, a ultimate universe for avatars, has prompted the controlling company to close all banking operations. Kenyans and Indonesians were too busy wiping tears of laughter from their eyes to comment. Ambrosia Ortiz, a University of New Mexico student protesting the rising cost of birth control, told local television station KRQE her reason for caring for other women was "so they don't have to make a choice between their birth control and their cell phone bill or their birth control and their gym membership. These are choices that women shouldn't have to make." It seems Ortiz has taken Franklin Roosevelt's freedom from want to its logical end. Why make choices between such life-sustaining staples as cell phones, gym memberships, and birth control? Why not have them all? Most American college students probably think "scarcity" is a means of evaluating a horror movie's ability to create fear. America is an incredibly prosperous nation, and I am grateful that I enjoy so many benefits of that prosperity. But I at least have the presence of mind to not complain about how hard it is for me to watch standard definition television or drive a seven-year-old car. Having to shop at Aldi shouldn't qualify as an economic hardship, and wearing jeans from Wal-Mart, no matter how embarrassingly pedestrian you might think it is, would still be considered embarrassingly decadent in most of the world. We cry for our avatars we can't afford to feed, but our dry eyes blink incomprehensibly to the plight of Africans and Asians who can't feed their children. Then we turn the channel to "American Idol" and seethe at its availability in HDTV and our television's incompatibility. American recessions are unlike recessions anywhere else on earth. Minster is a Lawrence senior in economics. From the Drawing Board YEAH. THAT'S HELPFUL. JERK. MOST OF ALL, AS THE MANAGEMENT, WE JUST WANT THESE KIDS TO KNOW THAT THIS HOR- RIBLE FIRE WAS IN NO WAY OUR FAULT AND WE COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. COMMENTARY All signs point to apocalypse Struqqling economics and political instability inspires one columnists to spread word ZACH WHITE Dear reader. There are numerous trenas throughout the reaches of society that, in unison point, to a simple and inevitable conclusion. The truth is, my friends, that the end of days is upon us. Let us consider the evidence. I contain herein a warning of things to come based on a combination of observations of the present and beliefs my people have held many, many weeks. It should be noted that this combination does amount to little more than speculation, and some would say that of an idiot. But I believe it is important that others know. ity. Our stock market has recently been dropping by hundreds of points a day, while those of other countries have been dropping by as much as ten percent a day. Everyone's talking about how terrible the real estate market has been since the bottom dropped out. I don't really understand what they're talking about, but I do know that it is bad thing. As most of us have noticed, the financial realm is not looking too good. The currency of the world's strongest nation is just dripdropping into the lower reaches of acceptibil- Aside from the economic strangeness afflicting the world recently, political instability is also experiencing a hay day. We've got radical Islam stirring things up in the Middle East and parts of Asia. Since the Soviet Union fell and took the two world power system with it, there has been a global distribution and transformation of power. In the absence of the old way, countries such as China and India are becoming increasingly prominent, while countries like Iran and North Korea merely seem to be throwing their various wrenches into the system. Not to mention all of the above mentioned countries have nuclear weapons, except for Iran, yet. There is an increase in nationalist extremism. Between pro-russian rallies, glorifying Vladimir Putin with banners and chanting, and Toby Keith songs we live in a political tinderbox. With this foreboding collusion of technology, passion, and desperation, it's hard to deny that it looks like we are all going to die. 72 percent of us. Or some other arbitrary number. Either way, I hope you will all be prepared. I also hope that the ghost of Philip K. Dick will finally let me go to sleep. My point is that I think the world looks like it's ending. White is a Colorado Springs, Col., junior in journalism. And then everyone in her hall heard it as well. Visit Kansan.com and add the Facebook application, "University Daily Kansan," to start contributing. --- --ina. I heard her roommate was in the room as well. If it was that good, I wouldn't be embarrassed at all! --ina. --- 》 FREE FOR ALL Did anybody else hear that girl having sex on the fifth floor of Hashinger? She was screaming so loudly. How embarrass- RON PAULUTION --- Rock Chalk Javhawk! --- Oh man, do you know what's good? Homemade Chex mix! Oh yeah. 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The mix includes five flavors: smores, vanilla, chocolate caramel, chocolate pudding and brownie batter. Photo illustration by Mindy Ricketts The familiar rainbow still soars across the package, but there isn't a bright assortment of colors in the latest variety of Skittles. Instead, Mars Inc.'s newest twist on its popular candy confines itself to suave shades of brown. Chocolate Mix Skittles hit the market in 2008, greeted by excitement, curiosity and a little trepidation. "A great trend in candy right now is flavor infused products," Bowling said. Ryan Bowling, representative of Mars Inc., said Chocolate Mix Skittles are a limited edition to test the market. He said the new Skittles are a response to the flavor craze and sparked by fans writing in requesting the flavor. Chocolate Mix Skittles come in five flavors: S'mores, Chocolate Pudding, Chocolate Caramel, Vanilla and Brownie Batter. Skittles fans have mixed responses to the results. "They taste exactly like what the claim to be," Doug Brady, Topeka freshman said. "But, they're still nasty." Annie Frizzel, Prairie Village sophomore, had a more positive reaction. "They're a nice change of pace from normal Skittles." Frizel said. sugar, M&M's are real chocolate." Of course, MRMs are the real competition for the new Skittles. Shawnee freshman Tyler Busch said there was no comparison. He said Chocolate Mix Skittles are "just like Colin Davidson, Bucyrus freshman, said that chocolate was chocolate, Skittles were Skittles and never the twain shall meet: "You don't buy a bag of Skittles expecting chocolate — you want sweet fruitiness," Davidson said. Edited by Sasha Roe 》 STATE Coal plant debate continues BY JOHN HANNA ASSOCIATED PRESS TOPEKA —Legislators and Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' administration appear to be closer to a deal involving two proposed coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas. They provided no details Friday. But they've said for weeks that they've been having discussions about plans by Sunflower Electric Power Corp. to build the plants outside Holcomb. The $3.6 billion project has been blocked by Sebelius' administration over concerns about the plants' potential carbon dioxide emissions. Sunflower spokesman Steve Miller would not comment about the substance of the discussions but added, "I believe there's just an air of cooperation going on." But Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson, cochairman of an energy policy council, said Friday: "We are hopeful we can reach an agreement." Many legislators want to overturn a decision in October by Rod Bremby, state secretary of health and environment, to deny an air-quality permit for Sunflower's project. Bremby said the state couldn't ignore the dangers posed by global warming, which many scientists link to CO2 emissions. Sunflower wants to build two, 700-megawatt plants next to an existing coal-fired plant it operates. Republican legislators have criticized Bremby's decision, but so have some of Sebelius' fellow Democrats. Many lawmakers view the Sunflower project as vital economic development and crucial to making sure Kansans have reliable power as their demand for electricity grows. The Hays-based utility, owned by six small, rural electric cooperatives, has about 400,000 customers. The 1,400 megawatts of capacity would be enough to meet the peak demands of 700,000 households, according to one state estimate. Most of the new power would flow outside Kansas, Sunflower's partners are Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Inc. of Westminster, Colo., and Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, in Amarillo, Texas. "If we have the strategies in place to protect the environment, we should export electricity," said House Minority Leader Dennis McKinney, a Greensburg Democrat. "It's a value-added product that brings a lot of money back to the state and generates a lot of jobs." But like Sebelius, Parkinson questioned whether Kansas should commit to meeting other states' need for generating around-the-clock "baseload" which is the normal continuing flow of power. Parkinson also reiterated the administration's position that Kansas needs to increase its use of wind power and aggressively promote energy conservation. "Kansas has been a coal state for the last 100 years," Parkinson said. "We are fundamentally changing that model, and when you do that, it creates some reverberations. We're slowly doing it, and we're making progress." STUDENT HOUSING Residence hall redos down the road BY CALEB SOMMERVILLE csommerville@kansan.com 10.3.10.2018 Hashinger Hall's shiny new exterior and stylish industrial interior were part of the renovations that closed the residence hall down during the 2005-2006 school year. Hashinger is the fourth residence hall to be renovated at the University and more will follow — eventually. Hashinger Hall closed for a $12 million renovation during the 2005-2006 school year "Planned is a relative term at this point". Grosshans said. As for what is planned for Oliver Hall, McColum Hall, GSP-Corbin Hall and Jayhawker Towers, Kip Grosshans, student housing associate director for administration, said nothing was set in stone. It all started in 1959 when Templin Hall opened. Templin was the first residence hall on Daisy Hill. Planning for renovations began in 1995. The building was out of service from 1996 to 1997. Kansan File Photo Lewis Hall was next in line. It opened in 1960 and renovations began in August 1997, right after Templin was completed. Lewis presented a new problem, however. Mrs. E's is attached to Lewis and needed to remain open during the renovations. Lewis took about two years to complete because of the complications of separating utilities and other issues, and it reopened in 1999. Both Lewis and Templin held 430 rooms originally but now hold 275 because the traditional rooms were made into suite-style rooms. Ellsworth Hall had some different problems. Grosshans said plans to renovate Ellsworth began many years ago, but because of delays Lewis and Templin were redone instead. Hashinger Hall was closed in 2005-2006 and reopened with some The entire Ellsworth building was closed in 2002-2003. The original building held 650 students, but it now holds 560. Ellsworth reopened with a mix of suite-style rooms that the new Lewis and Templin halls featured, standard double rooms and some studio-style rooms on the lower floors. "Every time we do a renovation, that informs our decisions for the next time," Grosshans said. Grosshans said a survey was given out after every renovation. Diana Robertson, director of student housing, said student feedback influenced the changes at Edsworth. Some students liked the privacy of the suite-style rooms, but others enjoyed the sense of community brought about by having the traditional double rooms. very unique features. Along with decreasing the number of residents from 470 to 375, the new Hashinger also features a dining facility called the Studio, a small theater, practice studios for music students and other amenities. Robertson said students were really enjoying the new "Hash", and the Studio and Pulse coffee shop were big successes. Grosshans said although some Cost of Renovations The reason for all the renovations, Robertson said, was that the halls just needed to be renovated. Along with deteriorating interiors and normal maintenance that needed to be done, residence halls cost less to heat and cool now then they did back in the 60s. Templin: 4.5 million Lewis: 5.25 million Ellsworth: 12.5 million Hashinger: 12 million projects for GSP and the Jayhawker Towers have been turned in to the Board of Regents, nothing is set. "We've been plenty busy with two new scholarship halls and renovating Stouffer Place number 28," Grosshans said. Robertson said that GSP would most likely be the next hall to be renovated, possibly during the 2010-2011 academic year. The Jayhawker Towers will probably be next, according to Grosshans, and then Oliver and McCollum halls will follow. Oliver and McColllum are actually the newest halls at the University Robertson said Corbin would be more of a restoration as opposed to a renovation because of the historic and quaint nature of its construction. Corbin was the first residence hall built at the University. Robertson said the plan was to redo the last four halls within the next 10 to 12 years. Edited by Katherine Loesch POLITICS Obama discusses landslide victory, Clinton legacy AUGUST 16, 2004 BY CHARLES BABINGTON ASSOCIATED PRESS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Democrat Barack Obama said Sunday that his landslide win in South Carolina's presidential primary marks a turn in political history, showing that a black candidate can appeal to voters of all colors and in all regions. The Illinois senator told a raucous crowd of more than 9,000 here that his big victory Saturday disproved the old notion "that if you get black votes, you can't get white votes," and vice versa. "We're going to write a new chapter in the South, we're going to write a new chapter in American history," he said during his 64-minute speech to a capacity crowd at the University of Alabama at Birmingham basketball arena. The crowd was roughly two-thirds black and one-third white. Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-III., right, worships at the Harvest Cathedral Chapel with Debbie Sawyer, left, wife of Pastor Steve Sawyer (not shown) in Macon, Ga., yesterday. Earlier Sunday he made a similar argument, responding to comments by former President Clinton that some interpreted as an effort to diminish Obama's win Saturday over Hillary Rodham Clinton. Bill Clinton noted that Jesse Jackson won the South Carolina primary in 1984 and 1988. Jackson never became the party's presidential nominee. ASSOCIATED PRESS Obama, speaking during a television interview, said "there's no doubt that Jackson set a precedent for blacks seeking the presidency. But he noted that was two decades ago. "I think that what we saw in this election was a shift in South Carolina," he said, with implications "all across the country. I think people want change. I think they want to get beyond some of the racial politics that, you know, has been so dominant in the past." Obama resisted being drawn into a spat with the Clinton's, even though he suggested they are part of a political past the country is ready to leave behind. "I think that Bill Clinton did important work back in the 1990s," he said. "The question is, now we're in 2008, and how do we move it forward to the next phase?" "I think that in the '90s, we got caught up in a slash-and-burn-police "Now, that is not the Clinton's fault," he said on ABC's "This Week." "It is all of our faults, in the sense tics that the American people are weary of" Obama said. that we've gotten into these bad habits and we can't seem to have disagreements without being disagreeable." I am not sure what you're asking for. Could you please provide more context or details? It looks like a list of items, but the text is cut off at the end. I'll try to find the full text if possible. YOU BECOME THE NEXT LADIES: BECOME THE NEXT ABE & JAKE'S GIRL! for Abe & Jake's advertisements SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO TO KANSAN.COM GET FRIENDS TO VOTE FOR YOU BE THE MOST ENVIED GIRL ON CAMPUS! visit KANSAN.COM for more info NSAN 2008 SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TRACK TAKES FOOTBALL SEES NEW JAYHAWK CLASSIC WIDE RECEIVERS COACH PAGE 6B PAGE2B MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM PAGE1B MEN'S BASKETBALL Energy contributes to team's flawless record KANSAS 00 Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur celebrates during the 84-49 Kansas blow-out victory over Nebraska Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse. Arthur led Kansas with 18 points. No. 2 ranked Kansas improved to 20 and 0 in the Bia 12 with the victory. Jon Goering/KANSAN BY MARK DENT A letdown would have almost been natural. It was just two weeks ago that the layhawks tormented Nebraska on the road. Why take them seriously this time? A date with rival Kansas State loomed as the next game on the schedule. Shouldn't be more important? With those circumstances, no one would have blamed the players if they lollygagged around to a 15- or 20-point victory. But they didn't. Instead, the Jayhawks (20-0, 5-0) again showed why they are one of the best, most focused teams in the country with an 84-49 pounding against Nebraska. Not counting a six-point win against Missouri, and the Jayhawks are dispatching conference opponents by more than 27 points a game. "Everybody just does their job," senior forward Darnell Jackson said, "and we get energy from that. You don't want to lose. You don't want to go out there and disappoint the coaching staff." Actually, Kansas was more jacked up than usual. The energy that wasn't quite there Wednesday against Iowa State reappeared Saturday. In a hurry. Russell Robinson stole the ball from Cookie Miller on the first possession. Brandon Rush picked up a steal the next time the Huskers had the ball. By halftime, Kansas forced seven steals and had 10 points in transition. The Jayhawks only had seven steals for the entire game against the Cyclones. Their 10 fast break points were more than they had scored the past two games combined. The small problems that had bothered Kansas were solved. The Jayhawks could run and steal again. Sherron Collins said it was about time. "Coach said we have to start forcing turnovers on the defensive end." Collins said. "Like I said, we're fine where we at, but we have to take more steps to get more pressure. But I think we did a pretty good job today." Of course, this wasn't against the best competition in the conference. Actually, it was against the worst. Nebraska is now 0-4 in league play, and the Huskers provided several reasons why. Shang Ping got whistled for an up, down traveling violation. Aleks Maric missed point-blank shots. Ryan Anderson bricked six threees. They proved no match for Darrell Arthur, who scored 18, and Brandon Rush, who made five three-pointers. Russell Robinson finished with four steals, and Sherron Collins scored in double-figures for the first time since Jan. 8. The whole team seemed to be on a level above Nebraska. That's the way Husker coach Doc Sadler saw it. "I'm not convinced that a superior perfect game is good enough to beat these guys for us," he said. As Sadler admitted, his team is certainly not good enough to defeat the layhawks, but for the first time in league play, Kansas will face a team that might be good enough. K-State is undefeated so far in conference play and has improved vastly since the beginning of the season. Wednesday night's game will surely be a challenge. The Wildcats have gotten so much better that their star forward Michael Beasley told media his team could beat the lajhwaks anywhere - Africa, Alaska, the rec center. "That doesn't bother me," Kansas coach Bill Self said. "We'll talk to our players about that, but when a guy is averaging 24 and 13, I think he has a right to talk a little bit." COMMENTARY The team that gets the victory will be in position for a title run. K-State and Kansas are tied atop the league standings, and a victory will give the winner a better path to the conference championship. Even with that game coming up soon and Nebraska out of the way, the Jayhawks aren't ready to think only about K-State yet. They know it will be a challenge, but they're still focused on getting better for the next two days, just like they were focused for Nebraska on Saturday. Any pressure from an undefeated record and a 24-game winning streak in Manhattan hasn't entured their minds vet. "They've kind of evolved into a group that is really looking forward to practice on Monday," Self said. "as opposed to a group that is just trying to hang on to something." Outlook for Baylor not so bearish - Edited by Jessica Sain-Baird BY TRAVIS ROBINETT TROBINETT@KANSAN.COM Flashback to 2001, when after a close loss to Iowa State, former Kansas guard Kenny Gregory said, "It's not like we lost to Baylor." Two games later, that's exactly what took place. That's the kind of thing that happens when you don't take Baylor seriously. But can you blame Gregory for sticking his foot in his mouth? The Bears have been the laughingstock of the Big 12. "Let's just kick Baylor out of the Big 12. They are worthless! They suck in football and basketball." I've heard it a thousand times all over Big 12 country, even though the Bears are solid in just about every other sport. They even won a women's basketball national championship in 2005. But now, they've earned the respect of their Big 12 comrades with success in a revenue sport — men's basketball. "People here were dying to have a winner in a major sport," said Robert Shiekh, senior producer for Inside Baylor Sports, a weekly highlight show of Baylor athletics. "The town's in a frenzy." Baylor may have lost to Oklahoma on Saturday in front of a sold-out crowd — the third largest crowd in school history — but that still leaves the Bears in third place in the Big 12 with a 4-1 record and a 16-3 record overall. Their turnaround has been remarkable. "It's one of those things where experience is so key," Shiekh said. "This team for so long was a freshman and sophomore bunch. The last two years they were trying to win close games." Sound similar to a certain Kansas sport that just recently turned the corner? Baylor's 2006-2007 season did indeed show promise, enough that the bearhoops world shouldn't be shocked at the Bears' success. Nine of Baylor's Big 12 losses were by 10 points or less. The difference this season? DAYLOR 0 "They know they can win against anyone in the nation," Shiek said. "Off the court, on the court, you can see it. There's a different stigma to this team that's carrying over, and that's why you're seeing them pulling out those wins." Despite the fact that Baylor was 12-2 in non-conference play and only lost to top-10 team Washington State by three points, it took until late January for the pollsters to notice. Baylor squeaked into the top 25 just last week. Kansas fans should be able to empathize with Baylor's lack of respect. Kansas' football team experienced the same strife. No tradition means no respect; at least until it's earned. Kansas had to earn it in football by beating a ranked Kansas State = ess 5 on the road. Baylor had to earn it through a grueling five-overtime hitler again. And consider this: Baylor basketball hit rock-bottom after an awful scandal involving murder and an attempted cover up by then coach Dave Bliss. It didn't even play a non-conference schedule two seasons ago because of NCAA sanctions. Kansas football But now, the nation has taken notice of Baylor. Check ESPN.com, and you'll see stories. Even talk to the Kansas basketball team, and they recognize their success. If you followed Arthur's recruitment, Baylor was one of his top choices. If the Bears had Arthur, they'd have Final Four potential. "I knew they'd be a good team," sophomore forward Darrell Arthur said after Saturday's shellacking of Nebraska. "I didn't know they'd be so good so fast." But most were caught off guard when I asked about Baylor in the Kansas postgame press conference. "I don't know anything about that," D "No; Austin," I said. "What are you, from Waco?" Self sarcastically asked. "Baylor's down the road, and when they come we'll think about that." Then I asked coach Bill Self his opinion of the Bears turnaround. "But this is Big 12 North country, what are you doing here? No, I'm kidding. I haven't watched them, but you look at their team and they have a lot of guards. It was a matter of time before they started winning." But it's still early, and Baylor could fall apart. But I sincerely hope not, just because I see so much Kansas football in Baylor basketball. "Obviously, yesterday (a home loss to Oklahoma) was a of a set back." Shieh said. "You 0 1 1 1 of a set back, Shiekh said. “You never know, but I definitely see them being one of the top four teams in the Big 12.” I agree, Sic 'em, Bears! — Edited by Sasha Roe 》 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Turnovers plague Jayhawks in loss tbern@kansan.com BY TAYLOR BERN Saturday night's game was of great importance for both Kansas and Texas A&M as each sat at 1-4 in conference play. And when it came down to the end, the same mistakes that caused Kansas problems early in the season doomed them once again. The Jayhawks allowed the Aggies to grab 21 offensive rebounds and matched that with 21 turnovers, an equation that added up to a 58-51 loss for coach Bonnie Henrickson's team. Aggie forward Danielle Gant reaked havoc on the Jayhawks all night, filling up the stat sheet with 14 points, 12 rebounds — nine of those offensive — six steals and three blocks. "We said at halftime, 'If you want to win, commit to boxing out,' and we just didn't have anybody do that." Henrickson said. "Nobody was going to get her off the boards." With 13:37 left in the second half, freshman forward Nicollette Smith hit one of her two three-pointers to put Kansas on top 39-37. The Jahayks would not score another field goal until sophomore guard LaChelda Jacobs made a layup with 4:37 left to cut the deficit to nine. Lisa Lipovac/KANSAN Sophomore guard Danielle McCray said a big reason behind that was the full court pressure applied by the Aggies. "We didn't answer their pressure, and we were picking up the ball, I know I did a couple times," McCray said. "I wasn't losing my poise, I just thought I had the pass but when I picked it up they were like piranhas all over us." Sophomore guard Sade Morris added, "Sometimes we over think (the press), like what happens if I do this and they do that." "I think we need to relax and just play." The sophomore trio of McCray, Morris and Jacobs all reached double digits in scoring, but that wasn't enough in Henrickson's. 21 Freshman center Krysten Boogard had another solid performance on the block with eight points, nine rebounds and three blocks. Sade Morris, sophomore guard, goes up for a jump shot near the end of the second half of Saturday's game against Texas A&M. The team had a total of 21 turnovers. Morris contributing seven of them, during the 58-51 loss. eyes. "It's not the freshmen that are killing us." Henrickson quipped. "We've got some sophomores that need to step up and play" 2 The Jayhawk defense held the Aggies to 33 percent shooting from the field, but their inability to block out cost them the game. Now as the losses start to pile up, so too does the disappointment and frustration. "It's very disappointing, because we know that we're better than what we're playing right now," Morris said. "Everybody on this staff and on this team is sick of losing. We all have to figure out a way to stop and get some wins." Edited by Daniel Reyes 1 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY HARLY KANSAN MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 sports trivia Qt How many times have Kansas and Memphis played each other in basketball? Kansas Basketball Media Guide As Five times. The Tigers and the Jayhawks played all five games in the 1980s. Kansas won three of the five. sports fact of the dav Kansas last faced Memphis in basketball on Dec. 28, 1987, and won 64-62 in New York City. The Jayhawks, led by then-junior Danny Manning, reached the Sweet 16 that season before falling to Georgetown. Memphis was not selected for the NCAA Tournament in 1987. —Databasesports.com sports quote "Let's not be talking about No. 1. Let's win the game and we'll talk about it after that. So I wanted them to enjoy the moment of this basketball team and what they're doing." —Memphis coach John Calipari, after his team's victory against Southern Mississippi on Jan. 19 photos wanted FedEx ORANGE BOOK Would you like to see yourself in the sports section of The Kansan? Send pictures of you and your friends playing sports or at sporting events to photoj@kansan. com for an opportunity to be in the newspaper. Big 12 Standings Men's Basketball Team Conference Record Record Record Kansas 5-0 20-0 Kansas State 4-0 14-4 Baylor 4-1 16-3 Texas 3-1 16-3 Oklahoma 2-2 14-5 Texas A&M 2-3 16-4 Iowa State 2-3 12-8 Missouri 2-3 12-8 Texas Tech 2-3 11-8 Oklahoma State 1-4 10-9 Colorado 1-4 9-10 Nebraska 0-4 11-6 Women's Basketball Team Conference Record Record Baylor 6-0 18-1 Kansas State 5-0 13-5 Oklahoma State 4-1 16-2 Nebraska 4-2 15-5 Oklaoma 3-2 12-4 Texas 3-3 15-5 Texas A&M 2-4 14-6 Texas Tech 2-4 14-6 Colorado 2-4 13-6 Iowa State 1-4 12-6 Kansas 1-5 12-7 Missouri 1-5 8-11 FOOTBALL Kansas hires David Beatty Kansas filled one of the openings on its coaching staff Friday, hiring David Beatty as its wide receivers coach. Beatty coached wide receivers and worked as passing game coordinator at Rice for the past two seasons. During his time at Rice, the Owls moved from the 47th-ranked pass offense in BEST VALUE PROPERTY Beatty the nation in 2006 to the 15th- best in 2007. 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For more info, Call 785-856-1940/785-317-7450. 4B KANSAS 84, NEBRASKA 49 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY JANUARY 28, 2009 MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 MEN'S BASKETBALL WRAP-UP Maric fails to deliver usual high points against Kansas BY RUSTIN DODD rdodd@kansan.com Doc Sadler knew his Nebraska team had to play a special game to hang with Kansas on Saturday. For Sadler's squad, playing perfect means getting scoring production from senior center Aleks Maric. What did Mariic give Nebraska on Saturday? Zero. Zilch. Zippo. Maric finished with zero points in 21 minutes on zero of six shooting. He also missed two free throws. "Aleks has got to be the guy that we get on his back and ride," Sadler said, "He didn't score a point. Therefore, our team didn't play well." With Maric rendered a non-factor, Kansas outscored Nebraska 40-22 in the paint. Maric, who did finish with nine rebounds, didn't make excuses for his scoreless afternoon. Instead, he gave credit to Kansas. "You go down the list: they have so much size, so much athleticism, they're sound defensively," Maric said. Kansas rotated four big bodies on Maric, who came into Saturday's game averaging 16.3 points per game. Senior forward Darnell Jackson and senior center Sasha Kaun were matched up with the Sydney, Australia, native for the bulk of his minutes, and sophomore forward Darrell Arthur and freshman center Cole Aldrich defended him at times as well. Jackson said it wasn't just the frontcourt that should get credited with stopping Maric. "If it wasn't for the guards, I think Maric would have scored." Jackson said. "The guards moved down and were so hard on him. Every time he tried to move down in the post they came in and got some steals to make it hard on him." Limited by two early fouls, Maric only played ten minutes in the first half. With its leading scorer getting very few touches, Nebraska attempted to go to Maric on the first three possessions of the second half. The big guy's nightmare continued. On the first possession of the half, Russell Robinson crept behind Maric for a steal. Darnell Jackson played the bully on the next possession, ripping the ball away from a dazed Maric. Then on the following possession, Maric clanked a right jump-hook off the back-rim. "I probably could have been more aggressive, or you know, just tried different stuff," Maric said. "I was just settling for the right hand jump-hook." It was Maric's first scoreless game of the year. In fact, Maric hadn't gone scoreless in a game since Dec. 31, 2005, against Florida State. In that game, Maric, then a sophomore, didn't attempt a shot in a 74-60 loss. With Maric unable to buy a bucket, Nebraska's offense sputtered for the second consecutive year at Allen Fieldhouse. The Cornhuskers' 49 points actually topped their 39-point output from a year ago. "I was just thinking, how can we score, how can we score, how can we score?" Sadler said. "You have to score so many points against these guys and that is something we just aren't very good at." Maric, a preseason selection on the coaches' First Team All-Big 12 team, was apologetic for his play. "I let the team down today, and being a senior, it's a big thing." Maric said. "I take full responsibility for that. I should have led this team, but I give Kansas credit for shutting me down." Edited by Daniel Reyes PRIME plays FIRST HALF KANSAS 24 SHANU 20 19:29- Russell Robinson steals the ball from Cookie Miller at mid-court on Nebraska's first possession of the game. This sets the tone for the game and gives Kansas energy to build on. SECOND HALF 5:30. Sherron Collins drives all the way to the rim and passes it back out to a trailing Darnell Jackson. Slam dunk. It is good to see Collins attacking the hoop again. 13:09. Nebraska's Shang Ping gets whistled for an up, down violation. Now we know for sure. The Huskers are really bad. 9:55 Brandon Rush is on fire lately. He makes his third three-pointer of the game at this point to give the Jayhaws a 21-7 lead. He finished the game with five threes, one shy of his career high. 19-50- Déja vu. Robinson opens the second half with a steal, too. This time it's from Nebraska's Aleks Maric. Maric had one of the worst games of his career. Let's just say he might not be a second-round draft pick anymore. 8:16. Here's an example of why Kansas is so balanced and successful. On a three-on-one break, Rush passes to Jeremy Case who then passes to Mario Chalmers. Chalmers finishes with an and one layup. Rush or Case could have done the selfish fish and tried to score, but they both gave the ball up to get the best shot for their team. 13-28- Collins checks to see if his foot is inbounds then pops a three-pointer from the corner. His shot makes the score 60-29. Sasha Kaun, senior center, scores in the second half. Kaun was three for seven in field goal attempts Saturday Mindy Ricketts/KANSAN N Aleks Maric, Nebraska center, sits on the bench during the game. Maric finished the game with zero points on 0-for-6 shooting from the floor in 21 minutes. Jon Goering/KNASN Jon Goering/KANSAN NCAA 1988 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Manchester, New Hampshire, USA February 13 - April 25 Special Events at the Saddleback Gymnasium (Coed Game) Centre NCAA 1988 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship 2 50 Kansas City, Missouri General Terms and Conditions University of Kansas vs University of Oklahoma Complete game 1988 CELEBRATE THE University of Ka vs University of Okl Complete g 1988 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 KANSAS 84, NEBRASKA 49 5B Jon Goering/KANSAN Junior guard Mario Chalmers gets up to contest a first-half shot by Nebraska guard Cookie Miller. Nebraska made just 30 percent of its shots during the game and turned the ball over 16 times. Jo Goering/KANSA MILLER 24 KANS 15 Kansas 84. Nebraska 49 NEBRASKA NEBRASKA Player FG-Fresh 3FG-3FGA Rebs Pts Aleks Maric 0-6 0-0 9 0 Sek Henry 2-4 1-2 6 5 Steve Harley 6-12 0-0 2 16 Cookie Miller 3-8 0-1 1 7 Ryan Anderson 1-9 1-7 3 3 Nick Krenk 0-0 0-0 0 0 Jay-R Strowbridge 0-4 0-2 0 0 Ade Dagunduro 2-7 0-0 4 7 Shang Ping 1-3 0-0 2 2 Pau Vanderlain 1-2 1-2 0 3 Chris Balham 2-4 0-0 8 6 Cole Salomon 0-1 0-1 1 0 Cole Salomon 0-1 0-1 1 0 KANSAS Player FG-FGA 3FG-3FGA Rebs Pts Darlre Arthur 8-13 0-0 7 18 Darnell Jackson 5-10 0-0 8 13 Russell Robinson 2-3 2-3 2 9 Mario Chalmers 1-6 0-1 2 3 Brandon Rush 6-8 5-7 8 17 Conner Teahan 0-2 0-1 0 0 Sherron Collins 4-5 2-2 1 10 Rodrick Stewart 0-2 0-1 3 2 Jeremy Case 0-2 0-1 0 0 Brennan Bechard 1-1 0-0 0 2 Tyrel Reed 0-0 0-0 1 0 Chase Buford 0-0 0-0 0 0 Sasha Kaun 3-7 0-0 3 6 Brad Witherspoon 0-0 0-0 0 0 Cole Aldrich 1-1 0-0 4 2 Matt Kleinmann 1-1 0-0 1 2 SHEPHERDS Jon Goerina/KANSAN The Kansas pep band tries to distract a Nebraska free-throw shooter during the second half of the game. game notes Local baller Balham Nebraska's Chris Balham, who scored two points, played high school basketball at Shawnee Mission West in Overland Park. His high school team upset Brady Morningstar and Lawrence Free State in the first round of the state playoffs in 2005. Football praise KU's All-Big 12 offensive and defensive performers were honored during the game, Todd Reesing, Marcus Henry, Scott Webb, Brandon McAnderson, Ryan Cantrell, Darrell Stuckey, Mike Rivera and James Holt all stood before the crowd. Agib Talib, James McClinton, Cesar Rodriguez, Marcus Herford and Anthony Collins were not there to be honored. The ladies man For the second game in a row, students chanted Conner Teahan's name with about five minutes left. Bill Self thinks it was a certain group of fans that did most of cheering. Mario Chalmers and Brandon Rush were named mid-season finalists for the John Wooden Award. Darrell Arthur was named as a mid-season finalist for the Naismith Award. "I think I hear more high-pitched voices chanting it than deep voices," Self said. "I think they like Conner, and he's a great kid." Award finalists Rush is Kansas'leading scorer in Big 12 play, averaging 15.2 points a game. Chalmers leads the team and the Big 12 in steals, and Arthur is the Jayhawks' leading scorer throughout the season at 13.6 points a game. Teahan missed both of his field goal attempts on Saturday and hasn't scored in the last two games. Mark Dent high/low Bellevue or not, the Kansas basketball wasn't the most high-flying act at Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday. The Fargo-Moorhead Acro Team – a gymnast club from North Dakota – performed at halftime and wowed fans with an aerial display of flips, twists and corkscrew. At one point, more than 25 gymnasts were simultaneous doing flips while the theme music from the original 'Rocky' movie played in the background. Highs Fargo-Moorhead Acro Team Kansas'three-point shooting The Jayhawks were a superb nine-of-16 from behind the three-point line. Brandon Rush led Kansas with five three-pointers in seven attempts, while Sherron Collins was a perfect two-of-two and Russell Robinson made two-of-three shots from behind the arc. A first time for everything An older man sat behind the Nebraska bench with a sign that read, "Jayhawk fan for 66 years." First trip to the Fieldhouse. Lows Cliché Signs At least two Allen Fieldhouse fans committed a major sports fan faux pas on Saturday. Each fan displayed a sign with a pro-Jayhawk phrase using the letters E-S-P-N to begin each line of the sign. These types of signs were creative – in 1991. Nebraska's offense The Cornhuskers' offense output was bad enough to make James Naimith shudder, Nebraska shot an anemic 30 percent from the field, going 18-for-60. They turned the ball over 16 times, while only managing six assists. Nebraska's 49 points marked the fourth time this season that Kansas held a team under 50 points. Rustin Dodd LANSAS 00 Mindv Ricketts/KANSAN Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur snags a rebound during the first half. Arthur had seven rebounds, right behind Darrill Jackson and Brandon Rush, who each had eight. 52 5 Kansas players laugh after the ball trickles out of bounds on a wide-open fast break attempt by senior guard Jeremy Case late in the Kansas blowout victory. THE 1988 CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON ansas Free 2007-2008 KU Basketball calendar with purchase. While supplies last Value $5.00 game coverage of the Championship game. KU BOOKSTORES BANDAI UNION BURGE UNION EDWARD'S GAMES (866) 864-4630 kubookstores.com THE OFFICIAL BOOKSTORES OF KU Jon Goering/KANSAN Nebraska head coach Doc Sadler holds his head in his hands during Saturday's game. Nebraska dropped to 0-4 in the Bin 12 with the loss. Jon Goering/KANSA 6B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 TRACK AND FIELD Team surpasses expectations at Jayhawk Classic BY DANNY NORDSTROM dnordstrom@kansan.com It is evident that junior sprinter Jarrell Rollins is passionate about his University of Kansas track and field team. After a first place performance in the 600-yard run with a time of 1 minute, 12.28 seconds, Rollins was all smiles. "You should see us!" Rollins said. "We're a very tough team. Coach expects a lot out of us and we expect a lot out of ourselves." High expectations were met and surpassed Friday as the 11th ranked men and 27th ranked women took home 16 titles at the lajyawk Classic. The second home meet in six days for the layhawks, the Classic showcased the team at its best against 19 other teams, including familiar opponents Wichita State and UMKC. This past weekend at the Classic, Scott brought home his fourth title of the year, again surpassing NCAA Championship qualifying marks. "Competing at home two weekends in a row is a huge opportunity," said Jordan Scott, sophomore polevaulter, two weeks ago at the Kansas Invitational. Two home meets in a row also gave junior sprinter Nickesha Anderson the opportunity to break two more records. At the Classic, Anderson, a native of Hanover, Jamaica, broke PETER the school record in the 60-meter dash with a time of 7.38 seconds and set a new Anschutz Sports Pavilion record in the 200-meter dash at 23.85 seconds. Marta Brown KANSAI The Jayhawks are traveling to Lincoln, Neb., and New York City in the upcoming weeks after impressive showings at both the Kansas Association and Friday's Jayhawk classic. Many students record for KU and posted qualifying times for the NCAA Championship on Friday. Also impressive was Charity Stowers' dramatic victory in the 600-yard run with a time of 1:25.30. A late kick on the final lap gave Stowers the one-second victory over Oklahoma Baptist's Yesenia Avila. Marla Keown/KANSAN "Coach was telling me before the race just to stay in second and pace behind someone until the last lap and then just go all out," she said. "We changed the strategy up from last weekend and had good results." Marla Keown/KANSAN Libby Harmon, senior pole vaulter clears the bar Friday afternoon at Anchorage Sports Pavilion. Harmon placed third in the pole vault during the Javaykh classic track and field meet. RUINS Stowers went on to comment about the benefits of competing at home. "This is where we train, and this is where we come to represent KU," she said. "We practice here every day and we don't want anyone to come in here and embarrass us. I think it's great motivation just to go out there and get it done." "It was a good race, I felt really strong," he said. "I felt a lot better about today than I did about last week." Senior Matt Baysinger also managed to get it done at the Classic, winning the 600-meter run at 1:20.08. Baysinger tasted success both on and off the track as he was appointed vice chair of the Division I National Student Athlete Advisory Committee earlier this week. In 2009, he will become chair of the NCAA Division I National SAAC for one year. Other impressive performances included Julius Jiles' first place in the 60-meter hurdles. Jiles provisionally qualified for the NCAA Championships with his time of 7.91. Also victorious were seniors Crystal Manning in the triple jump and Kate Sultanova in the poe vault. Both posted NCAA qualifying marks. In addition, sophomore Lauren Bonds won the 1,000-meter run, junior Sha'Ray Butler won the 400-meter dash, junior Ashley Brown won the 60-meter hurdles, senior Paul Hefferon won the mile run and Paul Erb Erb won the high jump. After impressive showings at both "The next two meets are going to be huge for us as a team. We've never gone to New York City for the New Balance Collegiate Invitational, but it's going to be a scored meet, and there's absolutely no reason why the Kansas Invitational and Jayhawk Classic, the Jayhawks look ahead to some tough competition at Lincoln, Neb. this weekend and New York City the following weekend. we can't win that meet," Baysinger said. Butler commented on the upcoming meets. "We're running a lot faster than we were last year. Being in bigger atmospheres and having more competition will make us stronger," she said. Edited by Matt Hirschfeld AUSTRALIAN OPEN Djokovic claims Grand Slam title BY JOHN PYE ASSOCIATED PRESS MELBOURNE, Australia Novak Djokovic started making peace with the crowd as soon as he lifted the trophy. After beating Jo-Wilfred Tsonga 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (2) Sunday night to win the Australian Open for his first Grand Slam title, Djokovic knew a little public relations was in order. True, he had kept the Rod Laver Arena crowd in stitches last week with his Maria Sharapova impersonation. But Djokovic also had upset Roger Federer in the semifinals and now had eliminated Tsonga, who was riding a great wave into the title match. "I know the crowd wanted him to win more," Djokovic said. "That's OK. It's all right. I still love you guys." — don't worry. I'm very,very happy that I won my first Grand Slam here" Djokovic felt as if he had to fight two rivals — the fans and his opponent — in beating Federer and Tsonga. He frequently yelled when things went wrong. "Sometimes, you just can't control your emotions on the court," he said. "I'm still learning. I'm still young." The 20-year-old Serbian is the first man other than No. 2 Rafael Nadal to win a Grand Slam title from Federer since Marat Safin won the 2005 Australian Open. Djokovic said he was under extreme pressure to defeat Tsonga, an unseeded Frenchman who had beaten four players in the top 14, including Nadal in straight sets in the semifinals. Tsonga's audacious style, resemblance to Muhammad Ali and magnificent run in only his fifth major SPENCER LOTT'S SQUIGGLE PUPPET PRODUCTIONS 10:30 A.M. TO NOON OREAD BOOKS KANSAS UNION LEVEL 2 FEBRUARY 2 Puppet Show MARCH 1 Reading with Puppets MARCH 29 Puppet Show APRIL 26 Reading with Puppets and Puppet-Making Workshop "Coming on against a player with nothing to lose — he was going for the shots and he was very dangerous, especially in the first set — I was pretty nervous," he said. Djokovic admitted he felt the heat. But he regrouped after the first-set barrage and began to climb back. He did not face a break point in the second and third sets. He staved off one crucial break point in the fourth before dominating the tiebreaker. Tsonga seemed content to rally from the baseline, especially after getting passed several times. made him a popular contender at Melbourne Park. Iverson will make his ninth overall All-Star game appearance. The two-time All-Star game MV4 was aided in upsetting Tracy McGrady with a late voting靠 by fans. ASSOCIATED PRESS "I was trying to stay with him because I knew sooner or later, with my style of game, I could get in control of the match," Diokovic said. With Federer only two majors shy of Pete Sampras' record 14 Grand Slam titles, Djokovic had he needed to make the most of any opportunity. Tsonga was trying to give France its first men's Grand Slam champion since Yannick Noah won at Roland Garros in 1983. Djokovic was certain of the celebrations in his country. Djokovic and his female compatriots, Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic, reached the semifinals. Ivanovic lost Saturday's women's final in straight sets to Sharapova. The tournament set a record for total attendance for an Australian Open (605,735) and a one-day mark for any Grand Slam (62,885 on Day 4). It also set a record for the latest finish, with Australia's Lleyton Hewitt finishing off 2006 runner-up Marcos Baghdatis at 4:33 a.m. on the first Sunday after starting at 11:47 p.m. Saturday. "I can imagine what is happening on the streets of Belgrade and Serbia," he said. "This is just something amazing for us." Sharapova won her third Grand Slam title without dropping a set in a run that included wins over former No. 1 Lindsay Davenport and three of the top four players. "It's not possible that only one tournament is changing the history," he said. "I played amazing tennis here, so I think I absolutely deserved to win, even against (Federer) in the semifinals." Djokovic plans to spend a couple of weeks savoring the title, then get back to work. >> NBA Iverson, fans upset McGrady BY BRIAN MAHONEY ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - With a late rally, Allen Iverson is an All-Star starter again. NUGGETS 3 Iverson surged from behind in the fan voting to earn a starting spot in next month's game when the vote totals were released Thursday night. Denver Nuggets teammate Carmelo Anthony will join him in New Orleans after earning his first starting nod. Lakers star Kobe Bryant will team with Iverson in the Western Conference backcourt for his 10th All-Star appearance. Houston center Yao Ming was voted in by the fans for the sixth straight season at center, while San Antonio's Tim Duncan was chosen as the other forward. He has been selected to every All-Star game since entering the league in 1997. Boston's Kevin Garnett, the MVP of the 2003 game, was the leading vote-getter with 2,399,148 votes. He will be joined in the East frontcourt by Cleveland forward LeBron James and Orlando center Dwight Howard, a first-time starter. Miami's Dwyane Wade and New Jersey guard Jason Kidd out the starting lineup. Iverson rallied to pass Houston's Tracy McGrady in the final weeks of voting to earn his first start since moving to the Western Conference early last season. The two-time All-Star game MVP beat McGrady by 10,410 votes for the second guard spot and will make his ninth appearance on Feb. 17 in New Orleans. "It's a good feeling. I think it's a tribute to my teammates and coaching staff." Iverson said in a statement. "But most of all I just want to thank the fans for appreciating what I go out and on the court night in and night out. It's a great feeling and an honor, and I'm just looking forward to trying to play the best that I can play for the fans." Garnett, another perennial Denver hasn't had two starters on the squad since Alex English and Fat Lever were both named to the team in 1988. For Anthony, it's his second straight All-Star selection. starter, will experience the game from the other conference for the first time. The Boston forward will appear in his 11th straight All-Star game, second among active players to Shaquille O'Neal's 14, and ninth start. The longtime Minnesota Timberswolves star is a leading MVP candidate at midseason for the impact he has made on the Celtics, who own the NBA's best record at 33-7 after winning only 24 games last season. James, the MVP of the 2006 game and the leading vote-getter last season, was second overall with 2,108,831 votes. "It's always exciting because the fans vote you in," James said. "They dream about having all these guys out on the court at the same time. It's their opportunity to get that." The festivities in New Orleans give Wade, making his third consecutive start, a chance to escape what's been a miserable season in Miami. The Heat have the worst record in the Eastern Conference, just 1% years after winning the NBA title. "It'll be the first enjoyment in a while," Wade said. "Being an All-Star, it's amazing to be there with the other great players around the league. Everyone makes you feel special and it totally takes your mind off your season." Kidd is a nine-time All-Star, but this is the first time he was voted a starter by the fans since coming to New Jersey in 2001. The coaches from each conference will choose the reserves, who will be announced next Thursday. They have to select two forwards, two guards, a center and two players regardless of position. Boston's Doc Rivers has already clinched the right to coach the East. The West coach has not been determined. SAN 008 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 SPORTS 7B » HOCKEY KANSAS 9 Adam Crohn, St. Louis senior, works his way past Nebraska during a game Friday night at Pepsi Ice Midwest. Team sticks to season streak Lisa Lipovac/KANSA) CHELSVILLE 35 Luke Tippleton/RAMA Brent Pitts, Olathe junior, blocks a shot at Friday night's game. The KU club ice hockey team played Nebraska Ice Pepsi Midwest BY JOE PREINER jreiner@kansan.com preiner@kansan.com The KU club ice hockey team extended its winning streak to four games after two dominating performances this weekend against Nebraska. The team was pumped up and ready to defend its home ice on Friday. Within the first 90 seconds of the game, the layhawks recorded their first goal and never looked back, coasting to a 9-1 victory. The team dominated Nebraska in every aspect of the game. The Jayhawks out shot, scored and even fouled its opponent. A total of 17 penalties were called in the game, with just more than half going against the KU team. Despite the generally negative nature of penalties, the Jayhawks played their best hockey when they were down one player. Throughout the game, Kansas effectively shut down every power play Nebraska had. Kansas was so solid defensively during the game that it translated into offense. The Jayhawks scored four of their nine goals when the Huskers had a one-man advantage. Coach Tom Prendergast was pleased with the team's effort. Perhaps the biggest reason for the Jayhawks' scoring spree was their willingness to shoot the puck. Kansas took 41 shots during the game, putting Nebraska's goalie and defense to the test. Nebraska was able to manage only 19 shots during the entire night, thanks to Jayhawks' stifling defense. "The game plan was to get a lot of shots on goal, and we did that," Prendergast said. "And then also to limit the amount of opportunities their team got, so I thought in that regard it was very good." Nebraska looked lethargic for all but a few minutes in the final period of play. In those few minutes, the Huskers unleashed a barrage of shots on the KU goal. None of those shots reached the destination, as Brent Pitts, Olathe junior, was in position every time. Pitts admitted it was difficult to stay focused in the blowout victory. "it hard in a game like that," Pitts said. "When you get flurries like that, where you will be down there for 10 minutes without a shot, and then they come down and get 5 to 10 shots, it kind of catches you off guard." Pitts adjusted well to the streaky pace of the game, saving 18 of the 19 shots he faced. During the weekend, both active goalies for KU performed at a high level. Adam Paulitsch, St. Louis senior, denied 21 of Nebraska's 22 attempts on goal to help Kansas to a 4-1 victory on Saturday, completing the season sweep against Nebraska. With the remaining schedule dwindling, the team looks ahead to next weekend's challenge: the Big 12 Classic Tournament. Kansas, which boasts a No. 3 seed in the event, knows it has its work cut out. "There are a couple teams that we have to knock off first before we get to face Mizzou, which we are anticipating will be our toughest opponent," Prendergast said. "So we are going to try not to look past teams, while at the same time trying to focus on playing a solid defensive game." The tournament begins Feb. 1 at Pepsi Ice Midwest, 12140 West 135th St., Overland Park, with Kansas playing Iowa State. Should the Jayhawks win that game, they would then face the winner of a matchup between Texas Tech and Nebraska. The team would not meet Missouri, the No. 1 seed, until the championship game on Feb. 3. The Jayhawks have not defeated the Tigers this season, falling in both their home and away contests. - Edited by Katherine Loeck Brady's condition still unclear NFL BY HOWARD ULMAN ASSOCIATED PRESS BELMONT W. MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATED PRESS FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Mystery surrounds the condition of Tom Brady's right foot like a protective boot. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, speaks to a crowd of 15,000 fans during a send off rally at Stade Tennesse in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday. At right is New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau, and second right, team owner Robert Kraft. After limping while wearing the footwear in New York on Monday, the Patriots star wasn't seen or heard during the time on Thursday and Friday when reporters and photographers had access to the players in the locker room and at practice. The club isn't shedding any light on the issue despite coach Bill Belichick's statement that it would. ASSOCIATED PRESS When asked at his news conference Friday if he could say whether Brady would practice later in the bed, Belichick said: "Not now. We'll see. Let you know after practice, or does everybody have a deadline before then?" But the team never announced if the NFL MVP was at practice. New England vice president of media relations Stacey James said Friday night he had no update. During the week before a game, teams are required to issue reports on Wednesdays and Thursdays listing the players who missed practice or were limited in their participation. On Fridays, they must report players as probable, questionable, doubtful or out of the next game. Because the Super Bowl against the New York Giants won't be played until a week from Sunday, the first report isn't due until Wednesday. Brady reportedly has a minor high ankle sprain, according to the Boston Globe and Boston Herald. The team has given no indication Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby learned Tuesday, the day after Brady was photographed with the boot, that he would miss 6- to 8 weeks with the injury. Jacksonville quarterback David Garrard sustained the injury last Oct. 22 and didn't play again until four weeks later. of the nature of the injury to the right foot, which Brady plants when he throws a pass. It's an encouraging sign, though, that Brady wasn't seen wearing the boot by reporters and photographers since Monday. Recovery times from high ankle sprains vary. Dr. Steven Weinfeld, chief of foot and ankle surgery at New York's Mount Sinai Medical Center, said the recovery time is generally longer for a high ankle sprain than a lower one, the Hartford Courant reported. "Bill actually brought me in his office earlier this morning and asked me if I wanted to move to quarterback, and we're going to put in a whole new offense," Donte Stallworth said. "He wants me to run the option." Two of Brady's wide receivers joked about filling in for him. Not quite, according to Wes Welker. "Well, actually, coach pulled me into the office and told me I was going to be the quarterback, so I don't know where he's hearing that from," Welker said of Stallworth. "I think he kind of overheard our conversation." >> PGA Woods dominates Buick Invitational Buick Invitational ASSOCIATED PRESS Tiger Woods holds the trophy after his victory at the Buckinvital invitational golf tournament Sunday in San Diego. Woods tied Arnold Palmer for fourth in all-time wins (62) on the PGA Tour. BY DOUG FERGUSON ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN DIEGO - Tiger Woods joined the King, and left everyone else at the Buick Invitational feeling like paupers. Woods built an 11-shot lead Sunday until his game and the weather turned cold on the back nine. A birdie on the last hole gave him a 1-under 71 and an eight-shot victory, giving him 62 for his career to tie Arnold Palmer on the PGA Tour list. "I'm sure that there are many, many more coming in the future." Palmer said. Woods opened with a 40-foot birdie putt, threw in a 60-foot birdie just to keep a four-deep gallery from falling asleep, and only looked mortal when he made three straight bogeys toward the end of his round. Woods finished at 19-under 269 to win the Buick Invitational for the fourth consecutive year, tying a PGA Tour record for consecutive wins in a single tournament. Woods is the only player to own such a streak at two events, having also won four in a row at Bav Hill. Ryuji Imada matched the best score of the final round with a 67 and was the runner-up. Woods returns to Torrey Pines in June for the U.S. Open. The world's No. 1 player now has won six times as a pro at Torrey Pines, and his comment that the Grand Slam is "easily within reason" looked every bit of that. "What he's going to do is screw the U.S. Up, open up for everyone else," Fred Couples said. "If he had shot 10 or 11 under, the USGA would have said, 'Well, we may we have it in the right spot.' Now, they may have to regroup a little." Then again, it might not matter. Woods has won his last two PGA Tour events by eight shots, and this was the ninth time in his Woods planned to leave Sunday night for the Dubai Desert Classic, and he likely won't return to the PGA Tour until the end of February at the Accenture Match Play Championship. Next in line on the career list is Ben Hogan with 64 victories, and each win moves Woods closer to the record 82 won by Sam Snead. The 71 ended Woods' streak of 14 consecutive rounds in the 60s, dating to the second round of the Deutsche Bank Championship. He has finished no worse than second since the British Open in July, when he tied for 12th at Carnoustie. "You'd like to think it's surprising, but it's not," Charles Howell III said. "It's Tiger." The Buick Invitational is the third PGA Tour event Woods has won six times. The others are the Bridgestone Invitational and the CA Championship, both World Golf Championship events. "This is the Tiger Woods Invitational, isn't it?" he said. "I thought he was the host." to finish alone in second at 11- under 277 and was thrilled. Imada birdied his last two holes "My goal going into today was to finish second," Imada said. "That's almost like winning the golf tournament to me." Rory Sabbatini also had a 67 to tie for third with Stewark Cink (73). "I'd say this is the best I've seen him play," Cink said. demolition sale! $100 Automatically entered into Cash Giveaway when you make a purchase! The wrecking ball is coming but hasn’t hit yet! We’re still at 12th & Oread – between the old Yello Sub & The Crossing (may they rest in peace) We guarantee to have the lowest textbook prices in town! Most liberal return deadline and you don’t need your receipt! 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After leading the defending Big 12 Conference champion Aggies 30-29 at halftime, it appeared as though the Jayhaws had taken the message to heart. Freshman center Krysten Boogard dominated the low block, recording eight points, four rebounds and three blocks to lead Kansas. Sophmore guard Danielle McCray seemed to be on pace to register her third consecutive double-double with five points and six rebounds. More importantly, Kansas turned the ball over only six times and dished out six assists against a texas A&M team that had forced its opponents into 23 turnovers per game. Unfortunately for Kansas, the progress shown in the first half vanished in the second as Texas A&M stepped up the defensive pressure to coast to a 58-51 victory by way of 21 offensive rebounds and 15 second half Kansas turnovers. "We said at halftime that if we wanted to win the game that we would have to box out," Henrickson said. "We just never had an answer." Specifically, Kansas never had an answer for the relentless play of Aggie's junior forward Danielle Gant. Though slightly undersized at 5-11, Gant scored 14 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, nine of them on the offensive glass. "Danielle Gant is one of the best offensive rebounders in the league." Henrickson said, "and she made us look awfully soft." Gant also benefited from Texas A&M coach Gary Blair's decision to challenge Kansas' guards by implementing a full-court man press when the contest was tied at 41 with 12 minutes left. She finished with six steals, four in the second half, to go along with three blocks. Henrickson said poor decisions by Kansas' guards were the main culprit for the inability to maintain possession against the press. McCray and fellow sophomore guards Sade Morris and LaChelda Jacobs combined for 13 second half turnovers that fueled the Aggies 23-9 advantage in points off turnovers. "Our turnovers didn't really give us a chance down the stretch," Jacobs said. The loss drops the Jayhawks to 1-5 in Big 12 Conference play with a daunting trip to Oklahoma on Wednesday. Morris said it was frustrating to lose another game that was winnable but that Kansas had to learn its lesson quickly or the frustration would continue. "This is a game we definitely should have won," Morris said. "All we had to do was box out and make better passes, and we would have come away with the W" Edited by Daniel Reyes 4 Taylor Mcintosh, senior forward, struggles to regain control of the ball during Saturday's game against Texas A&M. Lisa Lipovac/KANSAN FOOTBALL Super Bowl breeds rivalry between Boston, New York Paul Pierce spotted a few pais seated courtside at Madison Square Garden and wanted to make nice. So on his way to the foul line, the Boston Celtics star stopped by to slap hands and say hey to Plaxico Burress, R.W. McQuarters and some other New York Giants. Life Happens. 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Associated Press LIBERTY HALL 544 Mass. 749-1912 accessibility info (780) 749-1972 INTO THE WILD (P) 4:00 6:45 9:25 JUNO (P) 13 4:40 7:10 9:30 monday morning Marla Keown/KANSAN KANSAS Marta Keown/KANSAS Sade Morris, sophomore guard, looks for an open teammate Saturday evening against Texas A&M. Morris finished the game with 10 points. Easy does it Weston White / KANSAS Q Cameron Jacques, Shawnee senior, practices his tight rope walking. The group is mainly comprised of the Rock Climbing Club members, but non-members are welcome, too. THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 RELEFORD READY FOR KU >> PAGE 1B PRACTICE STARTS ON FRIDAY. >> PAGE 1B TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 118 ISSUE 84 RELEFORD READY FOR KU >> PAGE 1B TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM PRACTICE STARTS ON FRIDAY >> PAGE 1B VOLUME 118 ISSUE 84 ELECTION 2008 Oh, the places you’ll vote 6th St. DEMOCRATS If you live north of sixth street your caucus will be at the National Guard's Metcalf Memorial Armory, 200 S. Iowa St. Caucus Basics The Democratic caucuses are supposed to begin at 7 p.m. on Tues. Feb 2. Voters who are in line before 7 p.m. will be allowed to participate in their caucuses. Any voters who arrive after 7 p.m., no matter how long the line is, will not be allowed into their caucuses. The Republican caucus will begin at 10 a.m. on Feb. 9. Unlike the Democratic caucuses, Republican voters can attend the caucus location that is most convenient for them. Voters must be registered Republicans by January 25 to participate in the caucuses. At the Republican caucuses, voters will select their candidate by secret ballot. A candidate has to win a majority of votes in two of the four congressional districts to win the state’s nomination. Delegates to the Republican National Convention will be held September 1-4 in Minneapolis-Saint Paul. REPUBLICANS If you are a Republican your caucus will be at South Junior High School, 2734 Louisiana Street. Photo illustration by Francesca Chambers and Kevin Gunwald What will happen at the caucus? A Are you a registered Democrat? If you registered with the Democratic Party before Jan. 1, you will be asked to present a valid form of identification and to sign the poll book. If you are not, you will be asked to fill out a voter registration form before you are allowed inside the caucus. STOP weather weather 33 11 Snow Shower / Wind weather.com WEDNESDAY 37 23 Thursday 34 15 Partly Cloudy Snow index - A woman in a dress stands among four boys. - Each boy has a stick figure representation of his body. Classifieds...5B Crossword...4A Horoscopes...4A Opinion...5A Sports...1B Sudoku...4A Dennis Kucinich Barack Obama Dennis Kucinich Oops! A reasonable amount of time has passed and your candidate does not have at least 15 percent of the total number of voters at the caucus. Please choose a different candidate. Barack Obama Congratulations! Your candidate is viable. Now you and your fellow voters will select delegates based on the total number of delegates your caucus was allotted and the number of voters who are in your candidate's group. John Edwards Hillary Clinton Dennis Rucinich All contents, unless stated otherwise. © 2008The University Daily Kansan John Edwards Hillary Clinton John Edwards He said it takes about five minutes for voters to separate into their candidates' groups, although party rules state that voters have a maximum of 30 minutes to complete this process. While voters are deciding which candidate they want to support, local representatives will give speeches encouraging voters to support their campaign. They will also pass around petitions asking for your support. In addition, one voter from each presidential support group will receive the opportunity to give a three minute speech to persuade voters to reallocate their vote to said candidate. Anything else I should know? Tom Hartley, Chairman of the Douglas County Democratic Party, said it usually took the chairman of the caucus 20 minutes to count people at the caucus. CAUCUS FAQS Who makes it Hartley said it takes about 20 more minutes for voters to select delegates to represent their candidate at the District Committee. So, the caucus could last anywhere from one to two hours. April 12. At the District Committee, delegates will be selected to attend the State Committee on May 17. At the State Committee, delegates will be selected to attend the National Convention Aug. 24-28 in Denver, Colo. How long will the caucus take? If a candidate or candidates are not viable, a second period of 30 minutes is allocated for voters to abandon their candidate or persuade others to join their group. Undecided is also a candidate choice. Undecided could be a viable candidate. At the national level, undecided delegates can give their nominating vote to any candidate of their choosing. Who makes the caucus rules? The Democratic State Party. What else can I expect at the caucus? How many delegates will my caucus send to the District Committee? According to the Kansas Democratic Party's Web site, if your caucus is at Abe and Jake's, nine voters will be selected as delegates. If your caucus is at Liberty Hall, 10 delegates will be selected. If your caucus is at Memorial Armory, your caucus will select 17 delegates. Can I go to another caucus? How many voters does my candidate need to be viable? Candidates need 15 percent of the total number of voters to be viable. No. The Republican primary is a closed primary, meaning only registered Republicans can participate. Voter registration is checked at the door. My friends live west of Iowa street and I live east of Iowa Street. I want to caucus with my friends. Can I go to their caucus? No! You must attend your own caucus. Party representatives check identification at the door. If you cannot prove that you live within that caucus's boundaries, then you will not be allowed to participate. Can I participate in the Republican primary if I participate in the Democratic caucus? 》 STUDENT SENATE Force opts out of next elections Student coalition Delta Force is not nominating presidential candidates for the Student Senate elections this year. The coalition wants to concentrate on issues rather than spend time and money on a long campaign. CAMPUS FULL STORY PAGE 3A Professors to discuss global warming in class Classes around the University of Kansas campus will participate in a national teach-in on Jan. 30 and 31. Professors committed to the teach-in will dedicate a portion of their lectures to issues related to global warming. Departments participating in the event will range from biology to theater and film. FULL STORY PAGE 6A BATTLE OF THE SEXES Students try to bridge gender gap FULL STORY PAGE 3A Women earn better grades in college, and they hold more leadership positions. Why? The Student Involvement Leadership Center and Emily Taylor Research Center is putting on the Battle of the Sexes: KU Leadership Academy on Saturday to address these gender issues. LAWRENCE Restaurants that play host to "Hawk Talk" radio programs featuring Kansas sports coaches have seen increased attendance on days of the programs. Some credit the successful football and basketball seasons with the increased attendance. Hawk talks attract fans, customers More than 115 customers showed up to Salty Iguana Monday to listen to basketball coach Bill Record his program live. FULL STORY PAGE 6A 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008 quote of the day "Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow." — Jeff Valdez fact of the day The greatest snowfall ever in a single storm was 189 inches at the Mount Shasta Ski Bowl in February, 1959. amusingfacts.com most e-mailed Want to know what people are talking about? Here's a list of the five most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com: 1. Ervin-I'm so sorry, Mr. Coffee 1. Ervin-Tm so sorry, Mr. Coffee 2. Campus to get $25 M for deferred maintenance 4. KU Hockey to play first home game of the semester 3. Nystrom: Judging a Coach by his cover 5. Anderson: Palestine needs our help PRESIDENTIAL RACE Obama to make address in Kansas City today Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will speak at a town hall style meeting at 5:45 tonight at the Municipal Auditorium Exhibition Hall, 301 W. 13th St., Kansas City, Mo. The meeting will be open to the public and doors will open at 3:45 p.m. Clarissa Unger, state coordinator of Students for Barack Obama, said Obama would give a speech, but she said she was unsure whether Obama would take questions. -Francesca Chambers et cetera The University Daily Kansan is the student newspaper of the University of Kansas. The first copy is paid through the student activity fee. 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Each day there is music, music talk and talk shows and other content made for students, by students. Whether it's rock n' roll or sports or special events, KJHK 90/75's 2017 BY KELCI SHIPLEY editee@kansan.com Q&A with Professor Mary Klayder English Department and Honors Program editor@kansan.com How did you first become interested in English and writing? "My brother taught me how to read when I was young; I would just read and read and read, I would also make up stories with pictures I had drawn." Did you ever think you would end up being a professor? "I was always drawn to teaching. I was a freshman at KU in Honors English, but if someone would've poked me and told me that I would be a professor here I would have laughed." Are you currently working on any writings? If so, what? "I'm working on a collection of personal essays about place and memory." Favorite book/author at the moment? inspire "I've always loved Virginia Wolff, but right now I'm reading Juno Diaz's "The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wow" and other works of current fiction." Although you teach English 105 and a creative writing tutorial in the Honors program, most have come to know and love you as their advisor, do you like guiding clueless college students? "I like helping people figure out their strengths and what will excite them rather than what will fulfill a requirement. I'd rather them use the University to find a meaningful path; they can fulfil requirements along the wav." Sarah D. Johnson When advising students it's tough to stay sane. What advice do you think college students should hear? "I call it experimental learning. It's about paying attention when you're in the middle of something." Do you think that students learn better in an unfamiliar environment? "Stay open to new possibilities, don't stick to what you had originally planned." Your next endeavor is the Lon don Review over Spring Break; how long has the trip been in effect? How did it start out? The Mary A. Klayder scholarship was recently established, how do you hope this benefits kids? "It mainly benefits the Study Abroad program, and helps open people up to the idea of it." Aside from teaching you're also involved in Study Abroad. You just got back from the Costa Rica program. How was it? What's the main idea behind the trip? "It was beautiful; the people were wonderful. Costa Rica is an inter-disciplinary class. It's about travel- writing pieces and satisfies English 360 and Honors 492." "It started in 1996. The honors department wanted more short-term programs, and I had first gone to London after college and thought that it would be a great place. I thought 'we could put together a book' (entitled The London Review). It went from twelve to fifteen and now thirty students." What's one of your favorite things about Costa Rica and London? "In Costa Rica the weather is beautiful. People have a direct warmth and passion. That's why the course is called "Put a Vida," like "it's all good." "In London I love the energy, history and currency, like the immediate issues mixed with 13th century buildings. It's diverse and complicated, it's old and it's new." Where's a place you would visit if you haven't already? "Chiua" Where do you see yourself in ten years? Teaching? Traveling' "If I'm teaching I'd like to keep traveling and writing, perhaps in different percentages." Anything else you would like readers to know? "I would be happy to discuss Study Abroad.. It's one of the best things you can do." Walking with sunshine Edited by Nick Manaiaracina LIVE YOUR LIFE UNIVERSITY Autumn Hun, Reeds Spring, Mo., senior, and her boyfriend, Byung Kim, Springfield, Mo., senior, take a walk by Potter Lake with Han's Shih Tzu, Momo, on Monday. Warmer temperatures have brought many students outside to enjoy the weather. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the warm weather could come to a halt today with a predicted high in the low thirties and a slight chance of snow. LAWRENCE City drops charges against former medicine director The City of Lawrence dropped all six charges against the Athletics Department's former director of sports medicine, William Dent, pending a diversionary agreement, according to the county clerk's office. Dent was charged on six counts including the assault of both his ex-wife, Marissa Dent, and her friend, John Clark, while walking through a restraining order last April. Dent, who retired from the University last October, will walk away In addition, Dent agreed not to have any contact with either his ex-wife or John Clark. Dent has violated this same order on two previous occasions. If Dent fails to keep the terms of his diversion during the diversionary period, he will be sent to trial for all of the charges against him. from a trial paying only the $128.00 cost of his diversion and 50 hours of community service. -Jessica Wicks ON THE RUN Officials seek to capture steer loose in city day were looking for an Angus steer that postponed its date with a slaughterhouse by bolting out a gate that had been inadvertently left open. CINCINNATI- Searchers on the ground and in a helicopter Mon- The more than 1,000-pound animal escaped from a slaughterhouse holding pen Monday morning and ran into the woods of suburban Cincinnati, according to Colerain Township police and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Dick Steinhil, co-owner of the meat packing business, said the bovine should be approached with caution. on the record Associated Press Lawrence police are investigating a report that a man and a woman, both in their 20s, had illegal relations with a six year-old in a West Lawrence residence over a five month period June through October 2007. No further details have been released yet. Lawrence police are investigating a report that a 28 year-old woman had illegal relations with two Lawrence boys, ages 13 and 15. The father of the two victims reported the incident. on campus KU Libraries Instructional Services will hold the workshop RefWorks: Writing and Citing at 8:30 a.m. in the Anschutz Library Instructional Center. The workshop Blackboard Strategies and Tools will begin at 9 a.m. in room 6 of Budig Hall and will be presented by KU Libraries Instructional Services. The workshop LUNA Insight: An Introduction to KU Digital Images will be presented by KU Libraries Instructional Services at 11 a.m. in the Anschutz Library Instruction Center. Shelley Koch will present "The Right Way to Shop: The Social Organization of Food Provisioning" at 11:30 a.m. in 706 Fraser. KU Libraries Instructional Services will present the workshop InDesign: Introduction at 12 p.m. in the Budlg PC Lab. Anna Cienciaal, Professor Emerita of History, will present the lecture "The Soviet Massacre of Polish POWs in Spring 1940: Motives, Timing, and a Half Century of Lies" at noon in 318 Bailey Hall. Adrian Melott, physics and astronomy professor, will present the Astrobiology Seminar, "Did a comet impact North America 12,900 years ago, inducing megafaunal extinctions, ending the Clovis culture, and triggering massive regiplaction?" at 12:30 p.m. in 1089 Malott. The Faculty Executive Committee Meeting will begin at 3 p.m. in the Regents Room of the 2nd floor of the Chancellors Complex of Strong Hall. Richard Longworth will present "Caught in the Middle: America's Heartland in an Age of Globalism" at 7 p.m. in 164 Regnier. "Military Bloggers and America's Wars," a panel discussion about this dynamic and growing internet community, will take place at the Dole Institute of Politics at 7:30 p.m. KU Opera will present "La Traviata" at 7:30 p.m. in the Robert Baustian Theatre in Murphy Hall. The Foreign Film "I'm Not Scared" will be presented by Student Union Activities at 8 p.m. In the Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. KAPLAN TEST PREP AND ADMISSIONS KU$ \textcircled{1} $nfo daily KU info Happy 147th birthday, Kansas! Kansas became the 34th state in the Union on January 29th, 1861. 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Some prospective issues include sustainability, fair trade and the structure of Student Senate. Delta Force will choose one issue and work with related campus groups on the issue. She added that the group wants to focus more on activism instead of campaigning. In 11 years of running candidates, the group has only won once. "We want to impact at a different level," Maidhof said. John Cross, Kansas City, Mo. senior and co-president said the decision to focus on activism was a group decision. He said abstaining from running would save substantial time and effort that could be spent elsewhere. "We don't have to worry about selling a brand." Cross said. Studie Red Corn, Shawnee senior and four-year Delta Force member, said the money and energy coalitions spend campaigning does not always translate into successful campus change. "This is one of the best decisions the group has ever made," Red Corn said. Delta Force students interested in running for Student Senate have joined other coalitions. Jack Connor, Overland Park senior and member of Connect, said Connect members and Delta Force members share a lot of the same values. "Delta Force didn't run to win elections, but ran to reach out to students," Connor said, a former Delta Force coalition member. "That value is shared by Connect." Maidhof said many Delta Force alumni were passionate about the coalition not running candidates. The coalition sent a mass e-mail to its former members explaining the decision and saying that the group would now campaign for issues instead of having people run for office. Karen Keith, 2003 graduate and 2002 Delta Force presidential candidate, said that when she was impressed when she received the e-mail. "It was a brave decision," Keith said. "It's hard to break away from tradition." Edited by Nick Mangiaracina POLITICS Democrats find Bush's speech uninspiring "We can all see that growth is slowing,"Bush said in a blunt acknowledgment of rising food and gas prices, increasing unemployment and turmoil in the housing and financial markets. WASHINGTON-President Bush, standing before Congress one last time, urged the nation Monday night to persevere against gnawing fears of recession and stay patient with the long, grinding war in Iraq. He pressed Congress to quickly pass a plan to rescue the economy. He cautioned against accelerating U.S. troop withdrawals from Iraq, saying that would jeopardize progress achieved over the past year. He said plans already are set for 20,000 troops to come home. With his approval rating near its all-time low, Bush lacked the political clout to push bold ideas and he didn't try. He called on lawmakers to urgently approve a $150 billion plan — worked out with House leaders — to avoid or soften any recession through tax rebates for families and incentives for businesses to invest in new plants and equipment. It was his final State of the Union address and he faced a hostile, Democratic-led Congress eager for the end of his term next January. He scolded lawmakers for slipping costly, special-interest projects into bills and promised to use his veto pen to cut them. Senate Democrats want to expand the economic stimulus plan with rebates for senior citizens living off Social Security and extensions of unemployment benefits for the jobless. Bush said those changes "would delay it or derail it and neither option is acceptable." He also pushed Congress to extend his tax cuts, which are to expire in 2010, and said allowing them to lapse would mean higher tax bills for 116 million American taxpayers. For those who say they're willing to pay more, Bush said, "I welcome their enthusiasm "The last five years have cost us dearly — in lives lost, in thousands of wounded warriors whose futures may never be the same, in challenges not met here at home because our resources were committed elsewhere," she said. "America's foreign policy has left us with fewer allies and more enemies." He renewed a proposal to spend $300 million for a "grants for kids" program to help poor children in struggling public schools pay for the cost of attending a private school or a better public school outside their district. pleased to report that the IRS accepts both checks and money orders." Delivering the televised Democratic response, Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius urged Bush to work with Congress and help the U.S. regain global standing lost because of the war. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton said, "Tonight is a red-letter night in American history. It is the last time George Bush will give the State of the Union. Next year it will be a Democratic president giving it." Associated press LIBERTY HALL accessibility info 644 Mass. 191-191 (785) 744-1972 INTO THE WILD (PG) 4:00 6:45 9:25 JUNO (PG 3) 4:40 7:10 9:30 2 for 1 admission tonight! >> BATTLE OF THE SEXES BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com Academy aims to bridge gender gap between men, women A nationwide gender gap has emerged on college campuses. Statistics show that women earn better grades and hold more leadership positions while in college. NEW POETICAL WORK Photo Illustration by Jon Goering Two organizations at the University of Kansas are trying to bridge the gap. The Student Involvement and Leadership Center and Emily Taylor Resource Center are co-sponsoring the Battle of the Sexes: KU Leadership Academy this Saturday at the Student Union from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tyler Blair and Stefani Gerson, graduate students in Higher Education, are the lead facilitators for the event. Blair said the program will focus on educating the participants on the facts of the gender gap. "Since 1984, every semester the all-female GPA has been significantly higher than the all-male GPA." Blair said. Blair said that although he didn't have specific data about the University, he knew that there were more females in charge of KU organizations. "It's just something that society teaches people that men have to act in a masculine way," Blair said. "Men don't tend to get involved in campus because it's not a masculine type of thing to do." Blair said that societal stereotypes were one reason for the widening gender gap in education and leadership. Blair said the number of female participants registered for the program compared to male participants registered had only reinforced the gender gap. Eighty-five of the 140 registered participants are women. Rebecca Ingraham, Shawnee Bridging the Gap Event: Battle of The Sexes: KU Leadership Academy Date: Saturday Time: 11 p.m. to 7 p.m. What: 150 Kansas students will take part in a daylong workshop to address issues of gender gaps in leadership and education Deadline to Register: The Deadline to Register: The event is full junior, is the vice president for interfraternal relations for Panhellenic Council, the governing body of all sororates at the University. She plans to attend the dav-long event "As a women's organization, we feel its really important to be represented there," Ingraham said. "And I think as someone who is in a leadership position, it's always good to meet other leaders on campus and to find different ways to be a successful leader in the community." Blair said the educational gender gap is clearly not limited to the University of Kansas. Blair cited a 2005 report in Work & Family Life that suggested the educational gap is widening. Jason Oruch, Plano junior, is also registered to attend the leadership academy. As a member of Student Senate, Oruch said he thought it was important to the gender gaps in leadership involvement. reverses after college. Blair said men hold more leadership positions in the real world, even though they don't necessarily perform better. Blair said the program will address the real world gender gap, as well. "It'll be a good opportunity to talk about our experiences with leadership." Oruch said. The report stated that among 25-to 34-year-olds $ 24 \% $ more women than men have associate's degrees, $ 14 \% $ more women than men hold bachelor degrees and $ 21 \% $ more women than men have advanced degrees. Ultimately, Blair said the event aims to make both genders stronger in leadership. "The whole goal of the day is to build a group of leaders who will altogether challenge both sexes to be as strong leaders as possible," Blair said. ENTERTAINMENT Spears drives growth of celebrity news business In the days after the Britney Spears opera rope a police-escorted gurney to its apex, celebag sales spiked, traffic jammed gossip Web sites, tabloid TV ratings rose and paraparazi photo prices surged. For a growing number of people and businesses, Britney's saga is about money; Every time she sinks to new lows, cash flows And these days, no one is above the fray. When a custody dispute devolved into a three-hour standoff at Spears' home Jan. 3, police officers and firefighters were pressed into duty. Television stations sent up helicopters, and cable news anchors reported the unfolding drama in real time. The Associated Press had two reporters working the story, with editors on both coasts updating it seven times throughout the night. Spears is just one of many Alternative Career Paths Panel Thursday, January 31 7-9 p.m. kansas Union, Kansas Roo PEACE CORPS Brown Bag Lunch "Around the World with the Peace Corps" Wednesday, January 30 12 -1 p.m. Kansas Union International Room Life is calling. How far will you go? Kansas Union, Kansas Room peacecorps.gov or contact Heather Sutter 110 Burge Union 785.864.7679 peacecorps@ku.edu Edited by Mandy Earles Yet strangely, the gender gap stars driving the growing multibillion dollar celebrity news industry. But the Spears story in particular, with a new twist nearly every week, has become a very profitable sub-sector unto itself. "Britney is the most bankable celebrity out there right now, and she has been for the past year" said Francois Navare, founder of the paparazzi agency X17. Spears became a can't-miss tabloid topic after filing for divorce from second husband Kevin Federline in November 2006. Since then, she's been in and out of rehabs, shaved her head, revealed a bit too much above the hemline, was arrested after a traffic accident, and lost custody of her kids (and later her visitation rights). "The product for the tabloid industry is the unusual, and Brittany has been delivering that consistently." said Dan Smith, dean of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. At a time when advertising spending in traditional media is declining, celebrity gossip titles such as Star, Us Weekly and In Touch Weekly are growing. That helped overall newsstand sales for magazines edge 1 percent higher, to $2.39 billion, in the first half of 2007. "The increase is almost entirely attributable to the growth of the celebrity magazine" said John Harrington, who runs industry consulting agency Harrington Associates. Any time a magazine can boost newsstand sales past its average, the revenue is booked nearly entirely as profit, Harrington said: "People prints 2.5 million copies and sells about an average of 1.5 million. if they have an issue that sells 2 million, the extra half million goes to the bottom line." Associated Press FREE ADVANCE SCREENING! Tuesday, February 5, at 7:30pm at the Woodruff Auditorium. HE'S TAKING THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD AND YOU'RE RIDING SHOTGUN. Vince Vaughn's WILD WEST COMEDY SHOW 30 DAYS AND 30 NIGHTS HOLLYWOOD TO THE HEARTLAND IN THEATRES FEBRUARY 8, 2008 Q&A WITH MEMBERS OF THE CAST AFTER THE SCREENING! [ ] FLIP video The Shoot and Shape Designer PICK UP PASSES AT: SUA Box Office, Level 4, Kansas Union: 9AM to 5PM OR RSVP ONLINE: Campuscircle.net/screening/KanWildWest Flip Camcorder raffle at the screening!!! Event Compliments of SUA SUA 4A ENTERTAINMENT --- THE UNIVERSITY RAILY KANSAN SUDOKU Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once. The difficulty level of the Concepts Sudoku increases from Monday to Sunday. TUESDAY JANUARY 29.2008 Conceptis SudoKu 2 1 4 6 8 5 2 1 5 2 4 9 4 7 5 8 3 9 1 7 8 3 9 1/29 2 5 4 3 8 9 7 1 6 7 9 6 4 1 2 8 5 3 3 8 1 5 7 6 4 9 2 4 1 5 6 2 3 9 8 7 9 3 8 7 4 1 2 6 5 6 2 7 9 5 8 1 3 4 1 4 9 2 6 5 3 7 8 5 7 3 8 9 4 6 2 1 8 6 2 1 3 7 5 4 9 Answer to previous puzzle 》NUCLEAR FOREHEAD Difficulty Level ★★★ Jacob Burghart YOU KNOW WHAT THIS COMIC STRIP NEEDS? POISSE, APPEAL, CHARM, RELEVANCE! BIG OBNOXIOW! BLACK BORDERS TO CATCH THE ATTENTION OF IMPRESSIONALLY READER OF THE JERK TACT. SENSITIVITY. TASTE, SIGNIFICANCE? Jaymes & Sarah Logan RANDOM THOUGHTS HI, I'M MITCH MITCHELSON. PLEASE EXCUSE THE EXCESSIVE REPETITION IN MY NAME. THAT'S OKAY. I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL... MY NAME'S BOB PALINDROME. PARENTHESES Chris Dickensin So helpful! There will be wind and rain... And it is rainy. What? No, it's sunny. What? It's rainy. What? It's rainy. In real life... 》 SEARCH FOR THE AGGRO CRAG I do think its rational. Participation is of the utmost importance in such a dire situation. I absolutely cannot. Really, I'm a master of self examination. Indubitably. Now it seems we are unteed - under the banner of a focused purpose. Nick Mullen 》ROFLCOPTER blah blah blah ODLESS BEING are so friendly, here! So... ACCORDING TO blah blah SINNER! blah blah blah blah FOUL ACTER blah blah TRAVESTY! blah MEN AND WOMEN blah blah and I... DINOSAURS ARE THE WORK OF blah! blah MARRIAGE blah blah blah You know? Sorry, I kinda missed the last part there. Katie Henderson & Emily Sheldon ARTES (March 21-APR 19) Relate individually. Listen to what is happening beyond your immediate circle. Important information might point you in a new direction. How you deal with someone might change as a result. Tonight: Lying back could still be important. ARIES (March 21-April 19) TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Others will show their true colors. Examine what needs to be done, and you'll make good decisions. Open up to the possibilities that others present. Tonight: Go with a suggestion. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Pace yourself and be easygoing. What happens could be most surprising if you remain open. You head in a new direction. Your home factors into your work. Tonight: Get some exercise. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Your creativity emerges when dealing with a child or an interesting issue. Let your mind flow, and you'll get results. Don't have the illusion that others will necessarily agree. Tonight: Fun times are here. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Basics demand a lot of attention. You could feel held back by a money matter. Not so. Move forward and try another approach. Tonight. Order in. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You could be a tad too serious for your own good. Know when to pull back. You express yourself clearly, and others listen. Tonight: Speak your mind. VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) Curb spending. You might be out of kilter and want to spend, spend, spend. Be happy that an opportunity wings your way. You know much more than you realize. Stay centered. Tonight: Pay bills and decide how frivolous you can be. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You know what you want. Getting there means focus and determination. Resolve an issue with an older person or friend. Tonight: In the game of life. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Understand that you might be stopple, whether you like it or not. Right now, keep your own counsel, and you will succeed. Trust your judgment. Expect changes. Tonight: Get some extra R and R. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Go for what you want. Claim responsibility, and everything will work as smoothly as a well-oiled engine. Ask for support from a friend or loved one. You just might need it. Tonight: Where the gang is. Knowing when to say enough and take a stand could be far more important than you realize right now. Go for what you most want. Tonight: A must appearance. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Let your visions direct you. You might be surprised by what you find out. Investigate possibilities with an eye to a different stance. Decisions can be delayed. Tonight: Put on a favorite piece of music. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ACROSS 1 Locate 5 Workout venue 8 Garbage barge 12 Smell 13 Romanian money 14 Desire 15 Pasadena event 17 Tim-butku'ts country 18 Witnessed 19 Agile 21 "Loves me (not)" flower 24 Indian wrap 25 Green-eyed monster 36 “Zounds!” 37 Pituitary, e.g. 38 Wood-chuck's cousin 41 Water (Fr.) 42 Dos cubed 43 Picketing, perhaps 48 Lecher's look 49 Tear 50 — and proper 51 Decisive battle time 52 Crafty 53 Collections DOWN 1 In favor of Solution time: 21 mins. APR RAPID CUUD WOO OBESE ALI L I B R ARI AN ENS AMA AI RI SAGC DAS HED CAVA ONE DEB RI L OY INCH DAD RILE TOTAL RID ALL ALUM SIGNALL CHROME ALA LEI BARBARIAN ARA ADULT LYE MEN RENEE KEW 2 Altar affirma-tive 3 Ph. bk. data 4 Stylish 5 Radiate 6 Ever-green 7 Megan of "Will & Grace" 8 Apex 9 Grouch 10 See 48-Across 11 "Dead Poets Society" director Peter 16 Chesapeake, for one 20 Eye part 21 Profound 22 Opposed to 23 Terrible guy 24 Velocity 26 D.C. 100 27 Entreaty 28 Deserve 29 Cut from the payroll 31 Comic strip possum 34 "Cats" show-stopper 35 Eats soup loudly 37 Roscoe 38 Jell-O creation 39 Scored 100 on 40 Actress Perfman 41 Catch sight of 42 Zero 45 Rage 46 Do-it-your-selfer's buy 47 Type squares Solution time: 21 mins. A P R R A P I D C U D W O C O B E S E A L I L I B R A R I A N E N S A M A A I R S A C D A S H E D C A V A O N E D E B L E R O Y I N C H D A D R I L E T O T A L R I D A L L A L U M S I G N A L C H R O M E A L A L E I B A R B A R I A N A R A D A L U L L Y E M E N R E N E E K E W Yesterday's answer 1-29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 49 50 51 52 53 1-29 CRYPTOQUIP BAHS M CTMOHUVSX LAPB HQRUPZHH VL M QHMCHCHT, RHPRUH QVXAC JMUU AVQ M IMTSZ-QPTH Yesterday's Cryptoquip: DOG COMPETITION CATEGORY FOR POOCHES THAT PERFORM BEAUTIFULLY IN DOWNPOURS: BEST IN SHOWER. Today's Cryptoquip Clue: R equals P KANSAN TRIVIA QUESTION On the night of May 20,1952, a rowdy mob numbering 1,500 students made the largest raid in KU history of This week's prize: $25 Target Gift Card! Log on to Kansan.com to answer! my mob largest Need a hint? studentsforku.org KANSAN.COM The university of Kansas KU ENDOWMENT THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAN 1 Need a hint? studentsforku.org KANSAN.COM for all students at KU KU ENDOWMENT The University of Kansas Learn Your Own Way THE FISH IN THE BOWL KU Independent Study Study and learn wherever you are Choose from 150 available courses Enroll and begin anytime 785-864-5823 Enroll an www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu Check with your academic advisor before enrolling. 080794 GRE LSAT GMAT TEST PREPARATION That's Right on Target. KU CONTINUING EDUCATION The University of Kansas Register early! Save $100! Spring and summer test preparation classes now enrolling. GMAT™ www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu (keyword: testprep) 785-864-5823 OPINION 5A TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008 THE UNIVERSITY HARRY KANSAN COMMENTARY Maintaining politi-geek Kansans need to gear up for upcoming presidential caucuses BEN COHEN Everybody has his or her own odd little fascinations. Some people religiously watch a TV program just because they know that it is so terrible it just has to be fun. Similarly, some people live and breathe by how a particular sports team is performing. Now with me, I'm a geek for politics. I paid close attention to all of the crazy goings-on of the early part of the campaign season last fall, as more and more random politicians decided that they wanted to be the next president. Now that the primaries and caucuses have begun, I'm pretty excited. And for the record, it was Wisconsin. I've been keeping track of whom has done decently in what state, who could make a bigger impact by dropping out than by staying in and even trying to figure out where Duncan Hunter got enough votes to earn a single delegate. In fact, I don't recommend it at all. I may very well have been the only Democrat in Kansas who noticed that. Now, I am not saying that everyone should become a politics geek. Life gets sad and lonely when there isn't an election going on. Before students get out to vote, here are some things to know about how the system works. Still, now that Super Tuesday, that grand festival of primaries that only comes once every four years, is nigh, it's a good time for people to start feeling some of that spirit. States can hold either primaries, which are simple ballot-box votes, or caucuses, which include elements of open forums before supporters of certain candidates gather in groups to cast their votes. After the election in a state happens, the amount of votes a candidate gets will net them a certain number of delegates. The candidate who has a simple majority of delegates by the end of the primary season is that party's candidate. The Kansas Democratic Party caucuses on the aforementioned Super Tuesday, Feb. 5. The Democratic side has featured a dogfight between Senators Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Barack Obama (D-III.). Former news caucus dates T See the news story on Page 1A for the Democratic and Republican caucus dates, times and locations. Sen. John Edwards has stuck around, generally coming in a respectable third place, and he will probably stay in the race unless it becomes painfully obvious that he doesn't stand a chance at winning. Beyond the top three, Mike Gravel is the only other Democratic hopeful still in the race, though MSNBC pundit Keith Olbermann incorrectly stated that Gravel had dropped out of the race after the Democratic caucus in Iowa. The Republicans will cause in Kansas on Feb. 9. The GOP presidential race features a three-way battle among former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, Sen. John McCain of Arizona and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. Huckabee was the dark horse coming into the Iowa caucuses, which kicked off the election season. FROM THE DRAWING BOARD But after a win there, and maybe a little help from appearances on "The Colbert Report," he has cooled down only a little bit and appears poised to have a continued impact on the race for the Republican nomination. Also still in the race are former Libertarian-now-Republican candidate Ron Paul, a Representative from Texas who seems to relish the opportunity to go on major talk shows and bemoan the fact that the mainstream media don't pay attention to him, and former New York City mayor, Rudy Giuliani. Giuliani was believed by many to be a potential front-runner going into the primaries, but his campaign appears to have stumbled, as very few people see being mayor of a big city as the only qualification somebody needs to run the United States of America. I am counting down the hours until Super Tuesday when I can be herded into a large room to say that I want someone to be president. Maybe you won't be quite so giddy, which is understandable, and probably healthy, but don't forget to make it out to your polling location next week. Ben Cohen is a Topeka junior in political science and English. You won't get to do it again for four years. SO HOW'RE YOUR CLASSES SO FAR? PRETTY GOOD. MY GEOLOGY CLASS ROCKS. WOW. WHAT A TERRIBLE JOKE. COMMENTARY Parents should shield children from celebrities' bad influence JESSE BROWN It's easy to see the appeal of a celebrity from a young and impressionable mind's standpoint. One day in the near future, parenting may become a task to undertake, if it has not already. We will have the responsibility to raise our children to be wholesome, good human beings. It's a heavy responsibility and is unpredictable to how they will turn out when they reach adulthood. People praise celebrities for looking beautiful and elegant on the red carpet. Although I am no Dr. Phil or some child-raising expert, I know one of my decisions that I will carry out, and I urge each one of you future parents to do as well: Do not let your kids find a role model in a celebrity. I remember it like yesterday when Brittney Spears was first gaining fame, and all the little girls adopted her to be their role model (with the approval from the parents.) They are making loads of money on movies, CD sales, tours or any other way that is making them richer. They live in huge mansions that a small starving nation could reside in with swimming pools, basketball courts or any other ridiculous thing they could add to their lavish lifestyle. They are dating models and beautiful actors or actresses. They are driving $300,000 Hummers and Lamborghinis. Recently, however, fame does not seem to be all it is cracked up to be. The list could go on. The media are overwhelmed with the meltdown of celebrities. After the death of Anna Nicole Smith, the mental breakdown of Britney Spears, the still-trying-to-sober-up Lindsay Lohan, the suicide attempt of Owen Wilson and many other celebrity problems, why would we want or encourage our children to have these people as their role models? Even though I'm not trying to defame the aforementioned names, I'm only proving my point: They are human beings. They are not perfect. They make mistakes. They have their own problems and should not be held up as role models. For that matter, nobody should be held up as role models, because we are all fallible human beings. We don't want our children to grow up to be young alcoholics, pill poppers, a little insane or depressed, do we? Children should be allowed to dream and to aspire, but society should not instill a specific role model for young people to look up to, but instead encourage them to practice certain values. Teaching values could be done in a variety of ways; through religion, literature, customs, culture or many other possibilities. A child could learn ethics from Superman or could learn morality from Jesus Christ. These values are important to teach as parents instead of being lazy and have them follow a celebrity. Of course young Americans want to pursue being rich and famous, but we should let them develop a sound mind that is not distracted by the glamor of Hollywood. I'm urging you future parents or current parents not to let your children become shallow reflections of the rich and the famous that are displayed so extravagantly in the media. Jesse Brown is a Lee's Summit, Mo. junior in journalism. KANSAN.COM @ BLOG EXCERPTS HURN BORN HAWK BRED Taking a bite out of Missouri. A bar fight allegedly left Stefhon Hannah, Missouri's leading scorer, with a broken jaw. Travis Robinett Friend of Jim Brian Lewis-Jones Relax to (or be frightened by) the beginnings of a short story about a clown named Emmett. Tell yourself it's based on a true story. pop culture catastrophe Matt Lindberg Sean Puff Daddy/P-Diddy/Diddy was misquoted. He's in Sean John mode right now. 》FREE FOR ALL Visit Kansan.com and add the Facebook application, "University Daily Kansan," to start contributing. "27 Dresses" made me realize how lonely I am. --- --- Is anyone else planning on being single and alone for Valentine's? Call me up, and we can have a pity party. --- It's the time of the season for LOVING! --- --- Me being alone made me realize how lonely I am. Speaking of being alone, I'm getting married August 2. --- To the person who sprayed silly string in the elevator of Hash. You're an idiot. --- To the guy I just saw running around the track at the Rec wearing jeans and a polo shirt: What were you thinking? --- I fuckin' love Milano cookies. --- I love being a girl with an opinion and the urge to speak up. The rest of you are too afraid. It's sad really. True sad. --- If you are a sketchy frat boy who sat in front of me in POLS 150, you should probably expand your vocabulary beyond the word "dude." --- --- Valentine's Day for single people translates into Random Hookup Day. Why is this world made for right-handed people? Desks, notebooks, everything! Left-handed people exist, too! --- Damn! I broke a sweat on my way to class today. Fuck you, Louisiana Street, for ruining good weather. --- Whenever I hear Jay-Z, I believe in God. When I hear SouJA boy, I believe in Satan. --- There's nothing wrong with an occasional Soulja Boy song. And also when I hear "Big Pimpin", God is usually the first thing that pops into my head as well. Give me a break. 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General questions should be directed to the editor at editrora.kansan.com. LETTER GUIDELINES Maximum Length: 200 words GUEST COLUMN GUIDELINES Maximum Length: 500 words The submission must include: Author's name and telephone number; class, home-room (student); position (faculty member/ staff); phone number (will not be published) The Kansan will not print guest columns or letters that attack a reporter or another The submission must include: Author's name and telephone number; class, hometown (student); position (faculty member/staff); phone number (will not be published) The Editorial Board Members of the Kansan Editorial Board are Darla Slipke, Matt Erickson, Dianne Smith, Bryan Dykman and Lauren Keith. 6A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN >> LAWRENCE TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008 KANSAS JAYHAWK BASKETS KANSAS JAYHAWK BASKETS KANSAS JAYHAWK BASKETS Hawk talkin' with KU coaches Weston White/KANSAN Kansas coach Bill Self answers a caller's question during the Hawk Talk radio show. The show runs from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday. Self, women's basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson and football coach Mark Mangino go to local restaurants during their respective on seasons to discuss past and upcoming games. Weston White/KARSM BY LUKE MORRIS lmorris@kansan.com Radio programs with Jayhawk coaches have given three Lawrence restaurants a way to draw in customers and support the University of Kansas athletics teams. At the same time, successful seasons increase program attendance. Paddy O'Quigley's, 200 McDonald Drive, Henry T's Bar & Grill, 3520 W. Sixth St., and Salty Iguana, 4931 W. Sixth St., all play host to "Hawk Talk" radio programs featuring coaches from Jayhawk sports teams. During the program, coaches will talk about previous games, upcoming games and player progress and sometimes answer fans' questions. Monday night more than 115 people were at the Salty Iguana as men's basketball coach Bill Self recorded his "Hawk Talk" program live in the restaurant. Customers seated out of view of Self lined up against a wall, drinking from glasses with a portrait of an iguana-like Self on them. One employee said that attendance was increasing with every victory. Chris Atkins, hospitality manager at Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 707 W. 23rd St., said that when his restaurant played host to "Hawk Talk" with Self two seasons ago, 75 to 100 customers showed up for "There were quite a few people who came in week after week to listen to what Coach had to say," Atkins said. the program. He said that many regulars would attend "Hawk Talk" every week. Carlos O'Kelly's did not renew its contract to play host to the show. Salty Iguana signed a three-year contract to play host to Self's program beginning last season. The allures of hosting the programs are customer attraction and advertising, according to Jason Booker, general manager of Jayhawk Sport Marketing. "We give hosts plenty of advertising benefits," Booker said. "They're on the video board at games and in the programs." Henry T's plays host to women's basketball "Hawk Talk" with coach Bonnie Henrickson. Manager Sean Gerrity said that plenty of customers came in on "Hawk Talk" nights to listen to Henrickson. "We typically get around 40 to 80 customers on those nights, but it's been around 100 before," Gerrity said. "That's about 30 to 50 percent more customers than other nights." Paddy O'Quigley's food and beverage manager Matthew Rudy said that his restaurant picked up "Hawk Talk" with football coach Mark Mangino for the customer attraction. "We just wanted to get more business and more people in here," Rudy said. "We're a sports bar, so having him here was a great fit." Booker said that most often Jayhawk Sports Marketing approached venues about playing host for the programs, but that there was still competition to play host. "They love having that tie with being a part of KU athletics," Booker said. "It's an integral part of the community. It is a branding of 'Hey we're involved with KU'" Neither Jayahawk Sports Marketing nor any restaurant would reveal what was paid to play host, but Gerrity said that Henry T's had previously quit playing host to Henrickson's program for a few years because the rights were "too expensive." He also said that Henry T's couldn't afford 'Hawk Talk' with Self or Mangino. "Hawk Talk" programs air on two stations in Lawrence, KLWN 1320 AM and KLZR 10.5 FM Edited by Katherine Loeck CAMPUS Lectures will focus on climate change BY MARY SORRICK msorrick@kansan.com Many classes across campus win share a similar focus on Wednesday and Thursday; global warming. Almost 50 professors at the University from an array of academic departments have signed up to participate in a nationwide effort to incorporate issues related to global warming in their Wednesday or Thursday lectures. The event called the National Teach-In is an initiative devised by Focus the Nation, a national organization dedicated to global warming education. The Center for Sustainability, which promotes research for environmental improvement, and KU Hillet, an organization comprised of Jewish students, joined together to sponsor the Teach-In at the University. Matt Lehman, program director for KU Hillel, said the Teach-In was tailored to fit in at the University. "We decided to adapt the Teach In so that the issues could be brought directly to class." Lehrman said. Stacey White, director of academic programs at the Center for Sustainability, said the event would provide the opportunity for discussion in any class with a connection to climate change. White, who also teaches an urban planning class as a faculty member of the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, will devote a portion of her Wednesday lecture to the role of planners in addressing climate change. Jane VanderVelo, lecturer in the department of English, said she likes to keep students informed about global warming. "We're already behind on educating people about it." VanderVelde said. "I want to use the opportunity to have students read and write and learn about it." VanderVelde plans to have the students in each of her three sections of English 101 read articles about cocoa farming, deforestation and reducing the use of plastics. >> FORUM Bruce Lieberman, professor of geology, has also committed to the Teach-In for his Geology 121 lecture on Thursday. The class, which focuses on prehistoric life, lends itself to the aims of the Teach-In. "I always talk about this stuff!" Lieberman said. "But I'll adjust the lecture a little to look at how humans influence climate change and major episodes of extinction." Lieberman said students too often get information about climate change from unreliable sources in the media rather than in the classroom. "People need to know the scientific evidence of global warming and what the consequences will be," he said. "Taking steps to fix it certainly beats dying or living under water." To complement the Teach In, the Center for Sustainability and KU Hillel will also sponsor a Focus the Nation roundtable on Thursday at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. The round table will feature a discussion of climate change solutions by panelists, including U.S. Sen. Nancy Boyda (D-Kan.), U.S. Sen. Dennis Moore (D-Kan.), Lawrence mayor Sue Hack and provost and executive vice chancellor Richard Lariviere. The event will start at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. — Edited by Sasha Roe Department of Defense looks to students for military blogs BY FRANCESCA CHAMBERS fchambers@kansan.com The Department of Defense has figures like President Bush and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates at its finger-tips. But tonight, the department is looking to students for advice on how the military can become more transparent through blogging. Jack Holt, chief of new media operations for the Department of Defense, said he was interested in finding out what students see in the future of blogging because he said students are the group of people blogging most affects. Holt asked. "If we're investing money in the way we communicate, what's going to be a better use of taxpayer dollars?" Holt and two military bloggers, Ward Carroll and John Donovan, will speak and answer questions with students and the rest of the Lawrence community at 7 p.m. at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. David Perlmutter, associate dean of the School of Journalism, will moderate the session, "Military Bloggers and Americas Wars." Donovan is a retired soldier and is currently a defense contractor. Carroll is the editor of military.com, which provides information about a range of military related topics, including military blogs. He is also a former naval officer and an author of military fiction novels. Holt said the Department of Defense's new media program began in 2006. His job was to search for bloggers that have demonstrated an interest in the military and send them e-mail updates about military issues. He said he was also in charge of the military bloggers' roundtable at the department. He said the department usually held its roundtable discussions after military press conferences. Holt said the U.S. Command Central combatant commanders in Iraq and Afghanistan initiated the new media program because they noticed there was a lot of erroneous information in the blogosphere. Holt said the lack of information in the mainstream media caused misinformation on the internet. Sean Borton, Lawrence senior and former Army member, said he thought it was essential that military bloggers have a military background to understand what happens in the military. But, he said he thought the Department of Defense was taking a positive step by reaching out to military bloggers and students. "The way they are going about it is probably the best way because as this becomes more popular, you will have more people who try to put words in people's mouths," Borton said. "So people like Mr. Holt, for example, being a moderator, are positive." Carroll said he and other military bloggers wrote about anything from defense technology to rumors about the military. He said the reason military blogs have increased in popularity is because of the conversational tone of a blog. "It has an edge you can't find in a newspaper," Carroll said. Not only have military blogs increased in popularity, but according to Carroll the legitimacy of military bloggers has also increased. With this legitimacy, Carrol said if he requested a meeting with the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, he would probably receive it. In fact, he said a group of military bloggers were invited to a meeting with President Bush in September, which he said speaks to the impact of military blogs. Carroll said the Internet has helped inform people in a more balanced way and so was interested in hearing students' feelings about the Bush administration. Jonathan Earle, interim director of the Dole Institute, said the popularity of the institute's "Blog to the Chief" question and answer session was the inspiration for discussion. INTERNATIONAL Edited by Nick Manqiaracina Hamas, Egypt cooperate to control Gaza border BY OMAR SINAN ASSOCIATED PRESS RAFAH, Egypt-Hamas militants joined Egyptian forces for a second day Monday in trying to restore control at three breaches in the Gaza border, building a chain-link fence to seal one opening and directing traffic at two others. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have flooded into Egypt unchecked over the past six days since Hamas militants blasted holes in the border partition. They have been voraciously buying up food, fuel and other goods made scarce by Israeli and Egyptian closures of Gaza's borders. Hamas seized control of the Palestinian territory in June but before the breach, it had no role in policing the border with Egypt. Now the Islamic militant group is hoping that will change now and it is pressing for some kind of future role in border administration. At a meeting in Cairo, Arab governments were forceful in their opposition to that idea. Egypt and the foreign ministers of the Arab League have firmly backed the Palestinian Authority led by moderate President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah in its power struggle against rival Hamas. They have called for a return to a 2005 international border monitoring agreement that excluded the Islamist organization entirely. "They (Hamas) should not interfere. They should just simply get out of the way and allow this to happen," Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, who heads a rival government in the West Bank, told reporters after returning from Cairo. "There has been continuous and direct cooperation with Egyptian security officials over the last couple of days," said a bearded Hamas security official dressed in blue camouflage and sporting an assault rifle. In the divided town of Rafah, however, Hamas forces were very much in control. "They asked us to only allow trucks to enter and not civilian cars to make the operation as orderly as possible." Food and fuel were in short supply in Gaza since Israel, responding to growing rocket attacks from Gaza, sealed its border days before the militants blasted open the Egyptian frontier further to the south. Traffic was still chaotic on the Egyptian side as more Palestinians poured in to snap up whatever goods they could find. "Egypt intends to gradually regain control of its border with Gaza and bring the situation back to an acceptable form," said Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abd郭 Gheit in a message to European countries and the United States. In Washington, the State Department said it was critical to get the border under control while addressing both the humanitarian needs of the Palestinians in Gaza and The Egyptians deployed about 100 riot police at the two remaining openings Monday. Israel's legitimate right to defend itself. Spokesman Sean McCormack said Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke on Sunday to Aboul Gheit. He urged a return to an arrangement Rice brokered in 2005, before Hamas seized Gaza, in which the border was controlled by the Palestinian Authority, Israel, and European monitors. The arrangement collapsed after Hamas forcibly seized control of Gaza from Fatah in June. "It's a border that needs to be controlled in some form or fashion and that is previously what we had," McCormack told reporters. "You need to get back to a circumstance where it is under control. It's a very difficult situation," he added. For their part, officials from the EU expressed a willingness to resume their monitoring role under the 2005 agreement, but only if it was under Palestinian Authority, rather than Hamas control. YOU LADIES: BECOME THE NEXT ABE & JAKE'S GIRL! for Abe & Jake's advertisements SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO TO KANSAN.COM GET FRIENDS TO VOTE FOR YOU BE THE MOST ENVIED GIRL ON CAMPUS! visit KANSAN.COM for more info SPORTS MANGINO ANNOUNCES SEEKING MEDICAL TESTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN PAGE 2B SPOTLIGHT WWW.KANSAN.COM TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008 PAGE1B Weston White/KANSAN CARLOTTE Weston White/KAMSA Travis Reelford, a basketball signee from Bishop Miege High School, will begin at the University this fall. Reelford is the 37th-ranked high school basketball player in the country according to Scout.com, a national recruiting Web site. Relishing the road to KU hoops BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com Overland Park — Rick Zych stood near the mid-court circle of a small, worn gymnasium on Thursday afternoon. The coach of the Bishop Miege High School team raised his head and gazed at the collection of eyes surrounding him. "We're leaving at four, and were in red," Zych said, preparing his Stags — the No. 2 ranked team in the city — for their Friday night game against Blue Valley Northwest High School. Among the collage of fresh young faces, Travis Releford intently focused on Zych's every word. At 6-foot-5 and 190 pounds, Releford's body rose above the rest of his teammates. "Please don't recognize their crowd," Zych added. "When you're number two in the city, you've got a target on your back." Hes the star of this Bishop Miege team. He's the player that draws strangers to suburban high school gyms just to get an opportunity to see what all the Releford fuss is about. He's the player that is supposed to be the "next great player" to come out of Kansas City. The next Anthony Peeler. The next Tyronn Lue. The next Brandon Rush. On Nov. 15, Releford signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at the University of Kansas. Since signing with the Jayhawks, the spotlight on Releford has only intensified. But for Releford, who is a little less than four months away from his high school graduation, all the attention is nothing new. HANDLING THE SPOTLIGHT It started when Releford was a freshman at Central Senior High School in Kansas City, Mo. Releford was lighting up scoreboards, and his cell phone was lighting up with messages from college coaches. For most Kansas fans, Releford is the most recognizable face in the Jayhawks' 2008 recruiting class. That's what happens when you go to high school less than 40 miles from Lawrence. Releford said he's just happy to finally know where he's going to be playing college basketball. More importantly, Releford doesn't have to deal with the recruitment process anymore. "Day after day, in class I'd get texts from different colleges, it bothered me a lot." Releford said. "I'm glad it's over, I've been waiting for it to be over from the get-go." Reelford said. "Because, once I got in the spotlight of being good and ranked, colleges would call everyday. It got annoying." One day, Missouri was calling, the next day, Oklahoma. North Carolina showed Releford: up close Name: Travis Releford Hometown: Kansas City, Mo. High School: Bishop Miege Position: Guard Favorite NBA player: Kobe Bryant National Recruiting Rankings: 37th (Scout.com) 70th (Rivals.com) interest, too. But Kansas was the first school to offer Releford a scholarship. “There were other choices, but he was going to go with KU all the way,” Releford's mother, Venita Vann, said. It didn't hurt that Telefer grew up cheering on the Crimson and Blue. "My grandma, she worked with some people that were big KU fans," Releford said. "We would always go to her job, and I was always around KU things and people who liked KU. I looked at them on TV and saw that they were a good team." Releford left behind Central High School after his freshman season and moved across the state line to Bishop Miege. For Releford, the distractions at Central — the fights, the metal detectors, the crime — were just too much. Releford averaged 19.6 points per game SEE RELEFORD ON PAGE 4B 》 BASEBALL M Kansan File Photo Sophomore outfielder John Allman slides home and scores on Preston Land's double in the fifth inning against North Dakota State at Hoglund Ballpark. The team begins practice Friday with six starting position players from last year. Last season's experience pushes team to improve BY SHAWN SHROYER sshroyer@kansan.com When Nick Faunce looks across the locker room at his teammates, he sees one thing: experience. "Everybody's risen to the occasion at some point," Faune, a junior outfielder, said. "We'll all be able to handle the pressure that comes along with the season and the environments we're in." Kansas' increase in experience is perhaps the biggest difference with this year's roster from a season ago. Just last season, Kansas was the youngest team in the Big 12 with really only one senior contributor. On the flip side, Kansas had one freshman and two sophomores in its lineup on a regular basis, as well as one freshman and three sophomores who combined to pitch 55 percent of the team's total innings. Kansas' young players showed 11 one-run losses and a 28-30 record—the team's first losing season since 2002. While the jayhawks have gotten past the disappointment of last season, it remains a motivating factor coming into this season. "Just talking to guys in the locker room, we kid around about it, but then we're like, 'No, we can't have a year if we had last year. We've got to lock it up, get down to business and get back to where we were,' junior first baseman Preston Land said." With Friday set as the national start date for teams to begin practices, Kansas enters the season with the kind of experience it lacked in 2007. Kansas returns six starting position players from last season, as well as nearly its entire pitching staff. But even little turnover from last season hasn't stopped coach Ritch Price from shuf fling his deck. INTHE FIELD Sophomore Robby Price moved from third base to second base in the fall, which coach Price said is a "more natural position" for Robby. Filling in for Robby at third base will be freshman wunderkind Tony Thompson who, at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, is expected to be an imposing force in the Kansas lineup. In center field, Faunce is in line to replace Kyle Murphy, who was drafted by the Texas Rangers following his senior season. "Nick Faunce won the job in the fall." Price said. "He did not enter the fall as the No. 1 guy on our depth chart and at the end of the fall that's where he positioned himself!" Although he wasn't the favorite to replace Murphy coming into the fall, Faurice said he felt like last season was a precursor to him claiming a starting spot this season. "I've been in a lot of games, pinch running and doing some late defense work last year, so I don't really feel like I'm getting thrown into a whole new situation." Faure said. "I was kind of eased into it by my previous years." But both Price and Faune acknowledged that the competition for center field would continue this spring. Price said if Faune should struggle, senior John Allman could shift from left field to center field, which would open up left field for either Senior Casey Larson or freshman Brian Heere. On the opposite side of the outfield, senior Ryne Price has moved to right field after leading the team with 19 errors at second base in 2007. Coach Price said Ryan, who was a catch- SEE BASEBALL ON PAGE 4B COMMENTARY Michael Beasley dominates the game as Kansas State's one-man show A look at Michael Beasley makes it easy to forget about last year's Big 12 player of the year, Kevin Durant. After all, this year's Big 12 freshman phenom is practically the perfect post player. Beasley's mountainous upper body and sturdy legs have "NBA future" written all over them. The Kansas State forward can rebound — his 12.7 rebounds per game are best in the Big 12. He can defend — his 1.8 blocks per game are third in the conference. Beasley can score in a variety of ways — he's scoring 26 points per game and shooting 38 percent from three-point range. BY ASHER FUSCO afusco@kansan.COM "Some guys just know how to score, some guys just know how to use their body better than others — to initiate contact, get to the free throw line — and he's really good with either hand around the basket," Self said. "He's a terrific prospect, one of the best prospects that college basketball has seen in many, many years." Kansas coach Bill Self, who has proven to be an exceptional evaluator of basketball talent, is a Beasley believer. NSAS IG T CON But to merely glance at Beasley's gauoy stat line and rugged physique and declare Kansas State on par with teams such as Kansas and Memphis would be an egregious oversight. Sure, Beasley dominates Kansas State's Michael Beasley takes a shot over Iowa State's Craig Brackins (21) in the second half of their college basketball game Saturday in Manhattan. The Jayhawks will travel to Manhattan to face the Wildcats tomorrow. the game, but he dominates because he has to. No other player on his team is willing — or perhaps able — to play at an elite level. There is Clent Stewart, the point guard who has twice as many turnovers as steals. There is Jacob Pullen, the freshman guard who is shooting an unimpressive 24 percent from beyond the arc (he's attempted nearly as many three-pointers as Mario Chalmers has). There is Blake Young, who is just cracking 33 percent from the field this year. Bill Walker, Kansas State forward, is a nice all-around player, but his 46 percent field goal shooting and 6-foot-6 frame don't stack up as well at the power forward position as they did when he played on the perimeter. Besides Beasley and Walker, the names on the Wildcat roster just don't pass the smell test. Take a look at the bench, and things ASSOCIATED PRESS start to get very ugly. Andre Gilbert, the Wildcats' top wing reserve, has made 29 percent of his three-pointers. Post backups Ron Anderson and Darren Kent aren't threats to scoring or blocking. freshmen juggernauts Standing in stark contrast to Kansas State's one-man show is Kansas' dangerous, multi-pronged attack. Darrell Arthur doesn't post Beasley-esque numbers because he doesn't need to; Darnell Jackson helps him clean the boards and fill the stat sheet. Beasley plays nearly 30 minutes per game. Neither Jackson nor Arthur plays more than 25 minutes per game because Kansas coach Bill Self has a capable reinforcement in the form of defender-extradinaire Sasha Kaun. The Jayhawk backcourt is exceptionally balanced, very talented and quietly productive. Mario Chalmers can seemingly shoot from anywhere (48 percent on three-pointers), Brandon Rush isn't too shabby himself (44 percent) and how about Russell Robinson's defense? Robinson and Chalmers have 98 steals combined to help the Jayhawks to the best steal-per-possession figure in the nation. Kansas has backcourt reserves in spades. Sherron Collins, who would start at about 330 of the nation's 341 Division-I programs, is only playing 22 minutes per game and is on his way back to full health. Comparing college basketball's most sensational freshman of the last two years
FG%3PG%MinutesBlocksSteals
Kevin Durant (2006-2007)47%40%35.91.91.9
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Rebounds Points 11.1 25.8 12.7 25.3 Rodrick Stewart, who was once a starter at USC, has emerged as a good defender and decent offensive option. If Kansas State's roster was ripe wtn McDonald's All-Americans, Beasley wouldn't be taking 35 percent of his team's shots or racking up ridiculous rebounding numbers. If the Jayhawks pieced together a patchwork bunch around a single star, Arthur's statistics might look a little better. But a cast of ultra-talented players willing to fill modest roles is what makes a conference champion — Kansas fans have seen that up close each of the last two years. Make no mistake about it Michael Beasley will be the best player on the floor Wednesday night. But he won't be playing for the better team. } — Edited by Katherine Loeck 17 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008 trivia of the day Snow business Q: When was the last time the Illinois State basketball team made the NCAA Tournament? A: 1998. The Redbirds advanced to the second round as a nine-seed before being defeated by Arizona. This year's Illinois State team, coached by former Kansas assistant coach Tim Jankovich, is currently 15-5 and on pace to possibly reach the tournament. -GoRedbirds.com fact of the day -GoRedbirds.com quote of the day Earlier this month, Illinois State won its ninth straight game by defeating Wichita State, 72-51. It was the longest win streak at Illinois State in 26 years. The Redbirds, however, have lost two straight since. "He is a great coach, especially for point guards. He is a great teacher of the game and has been around basketball for a long time." *Kansas sophomore guard Sherron Collins on Illinois State coach Tim Jankovich RIRTLER 108 calendar TOMORROW Men's Basketball vs. Kansas State, 7 p.m., Manhattan Women's Basketball vs. Oklahoma, 7 p.m., Norman, Okla. Snowmobilers Robbie Malinoski from Canada, left, and Levi LaLallee from Longview, Minn., take to the air together as spectators watch from below during the Snowmobile SnoCross event at the Winter X Games Saturday at Buttermilk ski near Aspen, Colo. ASSOCIATED PRESS COMMENTARY Teams deserve equal support Energetic, packed-house atmosphere may help women win KANSAS 00 3 10 LaChelda Jacobs, sophomore guard, shoots a mid-range jumpshot Saturday night against Missouri. Women's home games average 2,501 fans compared to the sell-out crowds at men's games. BY B.J. RAINS bjrains@kansan.com Weston White/KANSAN The Kansas men's basketball team has played in front of sell-out crowds at Allen Fieldhouse 106 times in a row. The Kansas women's basketball team has never sold out a single game. While more than 16,300 fans have crammed into the fieldhouse for each men's game since the second game of the 2001-02 season, the women have played in front of an average of only 2,501 fans during their 11 home games this year. On five different occasions this season, the women have had an attendance of less than 2,000 fans. Yes, the men's team is 20-0 and has a long history of being one of the top programs in basketball history, but what do you think helps them win so many games? It's the fans that pack Allen Fieldhouse each night that make it one of the toughest places for road teams to play in the nation. I don't think it's a coincidence that the men have gone 184-12 in the historic building since the start of the 1994-95 season. So how can we expect the Kansas women's basketball team to become a national power if we can't even get 2,000 fans to attend the games? Maybe Would they have won games such as the 81-79 win over Oklahoma State in 2005 or the 59-58 win over Oklahoma in 2006 with only 2,000 fans in the stands? I highly doubt it. it's just another coincidence that the Jayhawks' only conference victory so far came with the biggest crowd of the season in attendance. Two weeks ago, 4,912 fans saw the Jayhawks defeat border rival Missouri 66-60. And she's right. How fun is it to come out of the tunnel before a game and see nothing but empty seats? How much fun is it when you can hear individual fans shouting at the officials or when the coaches can be heard instructing their players from the top row of the building? enthusiasm in the stands directly affects the players' performance on the court. The more electricity coming from the stands, the more play to play in front of a packed house" con Bonnie Henrickson said. "Any kid wants So how can we expect the Kansas women's basketball team to become a national power if we can't even get 2,000 fans to attend the games? It's no secret that the energy and ers will find that extra little boost to push them forward. I can't see that day coming quickly but it should. The team is improving year by year, turning the corner and becoming a team that will contend for an NCAA tournament bid. "I think the crowds will get bigger," Associate Athletics Director Jim Marchiony said. "A couple years ago we won our first 12 games and beat Texas and there were almost 5,000 people in the stands. I can see that day coming very quickly. If you haven't seen a women's game this year, head down to the fieldhouse and check one out. Admission is free with your KUID and not only will "You have people in this town that love basketball and appreciate the game," Henrickson said. "If they haven't come to a game and do, I think they would appreciate it and enjoy it and want to come back." you have a good time and enjoy the action, you might be the difference in the game. FOOTBALL Mangino announces recent medical tests — Edited by Sasha Roe Kansas coach Mark Mangino issued a statement Monday evening saying he recently underwent medical testing. "I underwent some tests over the past couple of days at Lawrence Memorial Hospital" Mangino said. "These are tests that I had put off until after the season. The tests have been completed, I'm fine and I'll be back in the office and recruiting starting tomorrow." Men's Top 25 The top 25 teams in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 28, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking: | Team | Record | Points | Prev. | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1. Memphis (46) | 19-0 | 1774 | 1 | | 2. Kansas (26) | 20-0 | 1754 | 2 | | 3. Duke | 17-1 | 1625 | 4 | | 4. North Carolina | 19-1 | 1596 | 5 | | 5. UCLA | 18-2 | 1500 | 8 | | 6. Georgetown | 16-2 | 1377 | 9 | | 7. Tennessee | 17-2 | 1359 | 3 | | 8. Michigan State | 18-2 | 1320 | 10 | | 9. Washington State | 17-2 | 1261 | 6 | | **10. Texas** | **16-3** | **1129** | **12** | | 11. Indiana | 17-2 | 1065 | 7 | | **12. Butler** | **19-2** | **948** | **15** | | 13. Wisconsin | 16-3 | 848 | 11 | | 14. Stanford | 16-3 | 786 | 20 | | 15. Xavier | 17-4 | 638 | 23 | | 16. Drake | 18-1 | 616 | 22 | | 17. Marquette | 14-4 | 513 | 21 | | **18. Pittsburgh** | **16-4** | **464** | **13** | | 19. Vanderbilt | 17-3 | 397 | 14 | | 20. Florida | 18-3 | 374 | NR | | 21. St. Mary's | 17-2 | 310 | NR | | **22. Kansas State** | **14-4** | **281** | NR | | **23. Texas A&M** | **16-4** | **277** | **18** | | **24. Mississippi** | 15-3 | 217 | 17 | | **25. Baylor** | **16-3** | **166** | **25** | Women's Top 25 The top 25 teams in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 28, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking: Team Record Points Prev. 1. Connecticut (50) 19-0 1250 1 2. Tennessee 17-1 1200 2 3. North Carolina 18-2 1128 3 4. Rutgers 17-2 1086 5 5. Maryland 22-2 1051 4 **6. Baylor** **18-1** **990** **6** 7. Stanford 17-3 980 7 8. LSU 16-3 908 9 9. Duke 15-4 817 10 10. California 17-3 772 8 **11. Oklahoma** **13-4** **753** **11** 12. West Virginia 16-3 661 12 13. Old Dominion 16-3 658 13 14. Pittsburgh 16-3 528 19 15. Wyoming 18-1 502 18 16. George Washington 16-4 451 20 17. Georgia 16-4 419 17 **18. Kansas State** **14-5** **375** **22** 19. Ohio State 15-4 348 15 20. Notre Dame 15-5 271 16 **21. Oklahoma State** **16-3** **258** **14** 22. Syracuse 16-3 216 24 23. DePaul 15-4 161 NR 24. Illinois State 17-1 84 NR **25. Texas** **15-5** **79** NR BIG 12 BASKETBALL Martin OK with players trash talking Kansas KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Any problem Frank Martin has with his Kansas State players brashly predicting victory over Kansas is staying strictly in-house. To the outside world, Kansas State's first-year coach insists it doesn't matter what his star freshman Michael Beasley or anyone else says about Wednesday night's Sunflower Showdown between the No. 2 Jayhawks and No. 22 Wildcats "Do you think Darrell Arthur is going to become a better player because of what Michael says?" Martin said. "Is Kansas going to be a better team? Do you think that's going to make them any better?" Nevertheless, both of Kansas State's freshmen sensations, Beasley and Bill Walker, have predicted the Wildcats would snap the 24-game win streak Kansas has on its rival's home floor. It may not make the unbeaten Jayhawks any better. But for as long as players have laced up sneakers or strapped on helmets, coaches have cringed at anyone's saying anything that might provide the competition with one ounce of extra motivation. If they do come in for a chewing-out behind closed doors, the players would seem to have an excuse. Coach Bob Huggins also predicted Kansas State would beat the Jayhawks last year in what turned out to be his only season in charge of the Wildcats. Kansas proceeded to prove Huggins wrong by beating him 67-11 in Lawrence and 71-62 in Manhattan. "Mike said what he felt in his heart!" Martin said during the Big 12's Monday coaches call. "It's what he believes. He didn't come here to lose to Kansas." Associated Press photos wanted Would you like to see yourself in the sports section of The Kansan? FedEx ORBORG BOX Send pictures of you and your friends playing sports or at sporting events to photoj@kansan.com for an opportunity to be in the newspaper. ( Make sure to send the names, hometowns and year in school for all the people in your photos. → 1 NSAN 2008 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY JANUARY 29 2008 SPORTS TUESDAY, JANUARY 29. 2008 3B 》 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Wiebe's top picks MVP Soph. G Andrea Riley [Oklahoma State] 22. 8 ppg, 3.9 apg, 3.5 rpg, 3 spg As a sophomore, Riley is the most explosive scorer in the Big 12 (see 45 points in a win over Oklahoma), and arguably the fastest player in the league and maybe nation. Against Kansas, Riley scored on a variety of jump shots and dribble drives and displayed a cross-over dribble that even Allen Iverson would have been proud of. Without her there is little doubt the Cowgirls would be sitting where they are now. CHAMPION Freshman G Kelsey Bolte [Iowa State] 10.5 ppg,4.9 rpg Bolte is already arguably the conference's best shooter as a freshman. She leads the conference in three-point shooting at a 47 percent clip while making 50 percent of her field goal attempts and 86 percent from the charity stripe. In conference play she has taken her game to a whole other level. Despite starting only two of five games, Bolte leads the Cyclones with 20.2 points per game while making 55 percent of her three point attempts. Coach Deb Patterson [Kansas State] By way of solid point guard play – sophomore guard Shalee Lehning leads the conference with 6.7 assists per game. In the process, Kansas State has blown away all expectations. It won't get any easier for Patterson and the Wildcats, but they are poised to battle for a Big 12 title. Kansas State's margin of victory is the best in the Big 12. All signs point to a resurgence in Manhattan. PENNSYLVANIA MARY J. WILSON -Andrew Wiebe —Edited by Nick Mangiaracina BIG 12 BY ALAN SCHER ZAGIER ASSOCIATED PRESS Hannah hospitalized in scuffle COLUMBIA, Mo. - Missouri guard Stefhon Hannah, the team's leading scorer, remained hospitalized Monday with a broken jaw after a weekend brawl outside a downtown nightclub. The senior is expected to miss at least four to six weeks and could be out for the rest of the season. Hannah was injured outside the Athena nightclub early Sunday morning, just hours after the Tigers returned from a 66-62 victory at Colorado. Hannah told police that he was struck on the head by an unknown object by at least one person whom he could not identify, according to a preliminary police report obtained by The Associated Press. Anderson said the team still hopes to have Hannah back before the end of the season, but he wasn't certain "Right now it's indefinite." Anderson said. "You never know how long it will take to recover from an injury." how long Hannah's recovery would take. The Tigers' conference season concludes in early March. Hannah is the fifth Tiger player to be involved in off-court violence or misconduct since Anderson was hired less than two years ago. A look at the best of women's Big 12 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL BY ANDREW WIEBE BU awiebe@kansan.com 6 Baylor — 18-1 (6-0) ONE The Bears have established themselves as the top team of the Big 12 Conference after six games. Baylor leads the Big 12 in both points allowed and opponent's field goal percentage and boasts victories against Oklahoma, Nebraska and Texas A&M. The next week will decide if they retain the top spot as Texas visits Waco followed by a trip to Kansan State and then Oklahoma State to face the dynamic Andrea Riley and the Cowgirls. C 18 Kansas State --- 14-5 (6-0) TWO there has been no bigger surprise than the Wild cats perfect start to the conference season after an 8-5 start. Picked by Big 12 coaches to finish eighth during the preseason. Deb Patton's team eighth during the preseason, Deb Patterson's team has proven those predictions to be shortsided. By winning on the road at Texas A&M, Texas and Oklahoma State, Kansas State has proven they have what it takes to compete for a Big 12 North title and NCAA Tournament berth. OU THREE 11 Oklahoma — 13-4 (3-2) Although Big 12 play didn't start the way Oklahoma expected, losses to Baylor and Oklahoma State are nothing to be ashamed of. The Sooners appear to be back on track after beating #17 Georgia 65-57 on Sunday, Junior center Courtney Paris has been dominating. She's averaging a ridiculous 16.4 points and 15.4 rebounds each game. In fact, Oklahoma is out-rebounding opponents by almost 16 boards a game. If the Sooners can build enough momentum before a brutal final seven games, they will be in a prime position to control their own destiny. Oklahoma STATE Athletics 21 Oklahoma State — 16-3 (4-7) As sophomore point guard Andrea Riley goes, so do the Cowgirls. With Riley's dominating play driving the conference's best offense, Oklahoma State is poised to challenge Baylor and Oklahoma for Big 12 South honors. After starting conference play with four consecutive wins over the likes of Oklahoma and Texas A&M, Oklahoma State stumbled against Texas and Kansas State. if Riley can continue to play the way she has through six games, there is no limit to what the Cowgirls can accomplish. N FIVE Nebraska----15-5(4-2) Junior forward Kelsey Griffin is leading a balanced attack in which seven players average more than six points. The Cornhuskers losses have come on the road against Baylor and Oklahoma. If Nebraska can give Kansas State its first conference setback at home on Wednesday, it will be in prime position to challenge Big 12 North poll position. Also working to their advantage is a kind remaining schedule. Other than two games against the Wildcats, only a home date against Andrea Riley's Cowgirls looms large. 25 Texas — 15-5 (3-3) SIX Texas' problem so far is in its inability to win on the road in Big 12 play. Losses at Nebraska and Texas Tech were never really within reach. Fortunately the Longhorns have begun to gain confidence after home wins over Oklahoma State and Missouri. Sophomore guard Brittaine Raven is beginning to show why she was a top-five recruit out of high school. But with a road date against Baylor and home game against Oklahoma on the horizon, things could quickly get worse. ATM SEVEN Texas A&M — 14-6 (2-4) Oh how the mighty have fallen! Last season's conference champs and preseason coaches picks to win the Big 12 are going through a rough patch. Despite the disappointment, there is hope on the horizon. The Angies have only one chance. The Aggies have only played two games in College Station, and although they lost both, a remaining schedule full of home dates could be the remedy for whatever ails them. Texas A&M has the talent, but it remains to be seen if they can rebound in a deep Big 12 South. T EIGHT Texas Tech — 14-6 (2-4) EIGHT Unfortunately for the Lady Raiders, the Big 12 South is just too talented to improve on last season's 6-10 conference mark. Losing to cellar dwellers Missouri was a low point, and Texas Tech's inability to hit the three – a Big 12 low 29 percent from beyond the arc – makes wins hard to come by. Unless Texas Tech finds its road form, a last place finish in the Big 12 South is in the cards. UU NINE Colorado — 13-6 (2-4) Despite the stellar play of 6-3 senior forward Jackie McFarland (18.8 ppg, 7.9 rpg), the Buffaloes face an uphill battle to better last season's six conference victories. Colorado's two conference wins thus far have come against Kansas and Missouri - not exactly national powerhouses - and Saturday's blowout loss at Texas Tech doesn't inspire confidence. Match-ups with Oklahoma State, Oklahoma and Baylor remain and more than five conference wins would be a success. KU TEN (ansas — 12-7 (1-5) A promising non-conference campaign is fading after a dismal start in Big 12 play. For their part, the Jayhawks have had a chance to come away with a win in every game but in the games against Baylor and Nebraska. Kansas has enough talent to string together some wins, but problems scoring in conference play have doomed the young squad. At only 49.7 points per game in the Big 12 Kansas is dead last in total offense. To put together a run similar to last season's, Bonnie Henrickson's team will have to cut down on turnovers and hit the defensive glass. Iowa State FISHING ELEVEN ELEVEN Iowa State — 12-6 (1-4) Unlike Kansas, Iowa State isn't having trouble scoring. The Cyclones are averaging a respectable 65 points per game against Big 12 opponents. The problem is they can't stop anyone else from putting the ball in the basket. For the season they are limiting opponents to 57 points per game. In Big 12 play that number jumps to 73. Luckily, for Iowa State the weakness of Big 12 North means their season isn't completely lost, but that they must step up the defensive focus to improve their standing. TWELVE Dragon Missouri----8-11(1-5) The Tigers have talent but not nearly enough to compete in the ultra-competitive Big 12. Junior guard Alyssa Hollins and sophomore forward Jessra Johnson have the ability to score, but other than the cupboard is relatively bare. Despite a top-four conference finish in 2005-2006, the Tigers have a long way to go. Missouri is being outscored by almost 15 points a game in Big 12 play and there is no real reason to think they will turn it around. 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Holt, Chief of New Media Operations for the Pentagon Ward Carroll, editor of Military.com and Milblog.com John Donovan, veteran and lead blogger of TheDonovan.com Moderated by Professor David Perlmutter author of Visions of War and Blogwars 2350 Petefish Drive Lawrence, Kansas (785) 864-4900 doleinstitute.org --- --- 4B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, JANUARY 29. 2008 RELEFORD (CONTINUED FROM 18) and led Bishop Miege to the Kansas 5A State Semi-Finals during his junior year. "Coming here, I think I made a real good decision," Releford said. Zych has coached plenty of talented players at Bishop Miege, Jamar Howard went on to play at Wichita State. Jarrad Henry played at Pepperdine. Another player, Isaac Miles, graduated from Bishop Miege in 2006 and went to play at Creighton. He's now at Murray State in Kentucky. Zych said there's something that separates Releford from the rest. After playing with Relefond since the ninth grade, Kansas freshman guard Tyreel Reed only needs one word to describe Relefond's game: smooth. "He's a very smooth player, a great defender," Reed said. "He can play on and off the ball." Reed and fellow freshman Conner Teahan all played on the same AAU team, the KC Pump-and-Run. "Travis can really defend," Zych said. "I think coach Self would tell he's probably a better defender than an offensive player right now. He's more of a slasher on offense, with the ability to really defend the ball." "We're just excited about getting him up here," Reed said. Releford said he's excited about being reunited with Reed and Teahan next season. He's also anxious to suit up alongside freshman Cole Aldrich — a player he he's competed against and met at some summer basketball camps. But Releford hasn't spoken with any of the other members of his Kansas recruiting class — Marcus and Markieff Morris, Quintrell Thomas and Mario Little. He heard they're all good players. But right now, Releford BLESSED WITH FAMILY A couple of weeks ago, Releford answered the phone. On the other line was his father, Tracy. He called to let his son know that he had just seen him play on television. For most fathers, the conversation would be pretty standard — your kid plays a game, so you call to let him know he played well. Except, Tracy Releford's situation is a little different. It was the first time Tracy had ever seen his play basketball. Tracy is in prison, behind bars, serving a sentence for first-degree murder. "He can watch TV now and he saw me on Metro Sports, one of the highlights," Releford said. "He said he saw a highlight of my dunking." Releford said he's hopeful his father will be out of prison before he's out of college. He's said he's hoping the next time his father sees him play, his dad will be there in person — at Allen Fieldhouse. With his father incarcerated, Releford developed a close bond with his mother. It wasn't just Travis either. Vann has six children, including Travis' younger brother Trevor who is a sophomore on the Bishop Miege basketball team. Staying close to family was important for Reefold. "She took care of me since day one," Releford said. "I mean without my father, I just look up to her for that." "My family is being able to see my games, all of them." Releford said. "My mom said she wanted to be there to watch me play." also, Vann said she was impressed with Bill Self, Danny Manning and the entire Kansas coaching staff. Oh, and the fans, too. "The KU fans are great," Vann said. "It feels like home. Coming from a low-income family, it's a dream come true. It's truly a blessing." LOOKING FORWARD On Friday night at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park, Releford stood at the free-throw line. Every eye in the gym focused on the high school senior. With Bishop Miege ahead 45-41 and struggling to put away Blue Valley Northwest, Releford released his free throw and clanked it off the rim. Releford was matched up all night with Blue Valley Northwest freshman Brett Comer. Comer — bearing an uncanny resemblance to former Gonzaga star Adam Morrison — came into the game averaging 20 points per game. On the first play, Blue Valley Northwest controlled the tip and Comer drove to the lane. Releford jumped and swatted Comer's shot. The game was another opportunity for more curious strangers to get a look at the blue-chip recruit. A local television station promoted the game as its "game of the week." "The freshman was just schooled by the division one" one fan said. Throughout the game, Relefond showed flashes of talent that made college coaches salivate. With 2:08 left in the third quarter, Relefond went to his right and threw down a strong dunk. A few minutes later he elevated into the lane and made a short jump shot. Vann is elated about her son's choice compare him to Kansas junior Brandon Rush. They're both from Kansas City, are close to the same size and play the same position. The comparison makes sense. Well, for everyone except Releford. "I attack the goal more," Relefond said. "He likes to stand out and shoot threes, but that's really not my game. I like getting to the rim and making plays." Releford has heard some people KAI Still, Releford said he knows Rush. Held even like to ask him what it's like for a Kansas City native to play at Kansas. "I thought about asking him," Releford said. He hasn't yet. Bishop Miege held on against Blue Valley Northwest, 57-48. Releford helped ice the game with an assist to his brother, Trevor. For one moment, Releford allowed himself to think about playing in front of 16,300 at Allen Fieldhouse. Releford — who has been a regular at Kansas home games this season — said the undefeated Jayhawks have caught his eye. He said he liked watching Russell Robinson and Mario Chalmers play defense. For Releford, a national championship is a possibility. Mindy Ricketts/KANSAN Kansasagine Travis Reileford takes in the Kansas-Nebraska game Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse. Reileford, who signed with Kansas in November, has a regular spectator at games this season. "They got a chance," he said. Then the question is asked, what about next year? Kansas could realistically lose seven or eight players next season, depending on which players leave for the NBA draft. Releford nodded his head. He's thought about that. "I look forward to coming in and getting used to the system, learning all the plays and getting to know the players." Releford said. "Coach Self, he's a really good coach. He's down to earth. I just like everything about the school." Edited by Katherine Loeck 2008 Kansas Basketball Commits Name Travis Releford Marcus Morris Markleigh Morris Quntrelr Thomas Mario Little BASEBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) Hometown Shawnee Heights Cherry Hill, N.J. Cherry Hill, N.J. Elizabeth, N.J. Mariana, Fla. School Rivals.com Bishop Miege 16 Apex Academy 13 Apex Academy 23 St. Patrick NR ipola Junior College NR Chipola Junior College NR er in high school, would also catch on occasion to relieve junior Buck Afenir "Ryne's excited to be out of second base." Price said. "I think he's relieved to have the pressure off him from playing second base where he can relax, play hard and focus on swinging the bat." Despite Ryne's struggles at second base, Land said the team needed Ryne and his tenacious attitude somewhere in the field. “He's a dirtbag on the field,” Land said. “He dives for everything. He busts his butt to get to every ball he can get to” ON THE MOUND Not every returning starter from last season is on the move. Afenir will remain behind the plate, and Land will stay at first base and senior Erik Morrison is still at shortstop. All three weekend starters from last season – junior left-handers Andy Marks and Nick Czyz and sophomore lefty Wally Mariel – return, although Marks will be sidelined with a shoulder injury until sometime between March and April. Compared to all the shifts being made in the field, Kansas' rotation and bullpen situation seems pretty bland. "His rehab is going very, very well" Price said. "We're hopeful to get him back on schedule or even a little bit early, but my hope is he's 100 percent when we bring him back." Even without Marks, Price is confident in his staff. He said both Czyz and Marceli had strong falls and he expected sophomore left-hander Shaeffer Hall, senior right-hander Andres Esquibel and junior lefty Sam Freeman to compete for starting spots in Marks' absence. Further alleviating Marks' injury is the time the Kansas coaches will have to work with their staff before their first game. "The best thing that's going to take place is, from a pitching standpoint, our guys will be game-ready to pitch when we get to Hawaii," Price said. "That has not always been the case. We've pushed our pitchers." In the bullpen, Kansas returns its top set-up man, senior right-hander Hiarali Garcia, and closer, junior righty Paul Smyth. Price said Smyth, who saved seven games in 2007, had improved his slider "Obviously, he needs to continue to improve his off-speed pitches so he can miss some barrels and strike some more guys out than he did a year ago." Price said. "We need him to take another step in his development toward trying to be the same kind of guy Don Czyz was for us two years ago." and change-up since last season. So while last season was a forgettable one on many levels for Kansas, there's really no substitute for the experience the lajhawys now carry into 2008. "The big thing for us is a year ago we were the youngest team in our league and we pitched the youngest guys in our conference on the weekend," Price said. "They were all put in pressure situations. If we grow from that experience, shouldn't have as many growing pains and our level of performance should improve." Edited by Sasha Roe KANSANCLASSIFIEDS AUTO STUFF AUTO STUFF JOBS LOST & FOUND FOR RENT ROOMMATE/ SUBLEASE SERVICES CHILD CARE ADMIT ONE TICKETS TRAVEL PHONE 795 864 4259 HAWKYCHALK.COM FOR RENT ROOMMATE/ SUBLEASE Washer and Dryer for sale. Whirlpool Large Capacity $250. Will Delivery! Please Call 785-331-9431 Very lightly used, refurbished. Apple certified Black 30g iPod for sale, $195; call us at (800) 274-6241. 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The charity stripe seemed uninterested in taking donations from the KU basketball squad, costing them points that they could not afford to give up as soon as they raised their level of competition. With teams such as Texas, Kansas State and Texas A&M eagerly awaiting their matchups with Kansas later down the schedule, improvements have to be made. Missing a point or two is enough to shatter confidence, to enrage fans and coaches alike, and most importantly, to win a game. After the miserable display of foul shooting in their trio of warm-up games, the competition was to receive an immediate boost with a home matchup against the Arizona Wildcats.The first half came and went with the Jayhawks going into the break shooting 6-for-10 at the line and the game tied at 40. As I recall a fan questioning, how long would it take for the Hack-A-Shaq method to become a Hack-A-Hawk experiment? In the second half and overtime, the Jayhawks improved notably, shooting 5-of-6 in the second half and 4-of-5 in overtime. Had Kansas shot 4-for-6 instead, we might no longer be anticipating what could be a perfect season. One miss and Kansas could have lost in front of its home crowd instead of pulling off the overtime thriller. If we still believe that free throws cannot be a difference between a victory and a loss, then we need to look no farther than the last time Keenan was in the the time Kansas was in the national the national championship game, losing painfully to Syracuse 81-78. This game was the last time Jayhawk greats Nick Collison and Kirk Hinrich would ever denim and blue on a college basketball court. Now, why did we lose that game? It could be because Hakim Warrick blocked Michael Lee's last second three, and maybe it could be because the Orangemen had Carmelo Anthony. Obviously, both of those factors did not hurt Syracuse's case. But if you look at the box score, a glaring statistic stands out like an MU shirt on the KU campus: free throw shooting. Out of 30 attempts, the jayhawks failed to make even half: a pitiful 12 makes. Forty percent. To leave 18 points on the court was almost criminal. If the jayhawks had made just sixty percent (still a mediocre number), another banner would be floating from the rafters of Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks now appear to be a team with very limited flaws. However, what will make them all the more scary is if those free throw woes that plagued them so early in the year disappear. The lajhawks now appear to be a team with very limited flaws. With depth at all positions, stifling defense, terrific shooting and improved inside play, the Jayhawks have a legitimate argument as the number one team in the nation. However, what will make them all the more scary is if those free throw woes that plagued them so early in the year disappear. Granted, some improvement is evident, because in a dominating performance against the Oklahoma Sooners, they shot 17-of-18 from the line. Despite a slight regression against the Tigers in a frenzy of a stadium, the Jayhawks returned to Allen Fieldhouse to shoot 14-for-18, with two of the misses coming from Sasha Kaun. However, highlighting their inconsistencies was the most recent game against Nebraska, barely making more than half of their 21 shots. To be a complete team, they cannot only shoot foul shots well in half of the games. Kansas State will be itching for any opportunity to gain momentum in a game at home, which has been unkind to them throughout the last 20 years. If the Jayhawks struggle from the line, the Wildcats will take the advantage. The missed foul shots against Nebraska were the difference between a 35-point victory and a 45-point victory. This will not be the case against Kansas State. The difference could be a 'W' on the schedule. If Kansas gets to the point where they can be confident with their foul shooting, they will have as good of a chance as Memphis to go undefeated in conference play. Looking even farther down the road, we can bet that if Kansas gets to the national title game this year and shoots its foul shots well, they have a great chance at being crowned champion. We can also bet if they shoot foul shots poorly, the KU campus will once again have to accept defeat. Edited by Mandy Earles >> NFL Former co-workers face off at Superbowl BY DAVE GOLDBERG ASSOCIATED PRESS One evening last March during the NFL meetings in Phoenix, a group of folks leaving a restaurant encountered Tom Coughlin and Dick Jauron dining with their wives on the outdoor terrace. Nothing unusual about that — Jauron, Buffalo's coach, was once Coughlin's defensive coordinator in Jacksonville. Bill Belichick wasn't there. He doesn't spend much time at owners' meetings. But if he had been present, he might have been sitting with Coughlin and Jauron, among the few NFL coaches for whom the Patriots coach has any genuine affection. Add Cleveland's Romeo Crennel and you might have the entire list of peers Belichick truly likes. That makes next Sunday's Super Bowl almost a love fest between two men perceived to be among the NFLs least lovable coaches: Belichick and Coughlin, portrayed by television cameras and sometimes his own New York Giants players as the ultimate grumpy old man. It's more dramatic because Coughlin can keep Belichick from making history with the first 19-0 team in NFL history. "We go way back to the '80s there at the Giants. We worked together closely, as a secondary coach and a receiver coach would. He's a good personal friend, and Judy and his family. We've spent time with them away from football, whether it was at Boston College, Jacksonville and so forth. I respect Tom. I think he's an outstanding coach and wish him well in every game but 'his one.' "Tom and I have a good relationship." Belichck said this week. Coughlin, reminiscing 200 or so miles away, recalled when he and Belichick would sit up late at night working on drills for Coughlin's receivers and Belichick's defensive backs. "It was always competitive, but competitive in a way that would help our team," Coughlin said. "We developed a relationship of cooperation then. He's done an excellent, excellent job." OK. Mutual admiration platitudes. But there actually seems to be a sense of real camaraderie between the Super Bowl adversaries, who were together on what has to be one of the best staffs ever, the Giants of the late 1980s who beat Buffalo in the Super Bowl following the 1990 season. It was headed by Bill Parcells and included Coughlin, Belichick, Crennell; former jets and current Virginia coach Al Groh; and Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis. Not to mention Ray Handley, who got the Giants' job when Parcells stepped down in the spring of 1991. "I always thought both of them were going to be pretty good," Parcells quipped this week about his two former assistants, even noting that he and Belichick were on the outs for a while — "a little difference of opinion on a couple of things," is how the Tuna put it. Belichck has been on the outs witt a lot of coaches since Week 1 this year, when one of his former proteges, the jets' Eric Mangini, turned him into the NFL for videotaping defensive signals. Belichck was fined $500,000, and the team was fined $250,000 and lost its first-round draft pick, though the Patriots still have the seventh overall, obtained from San Francisco. The Patriots used the episode and the resentment it caused as incentive in a 16-0 regular season, now 18-0 after two playoff wins. But the resentment among NFL coaches, which had simmered as the Patriots won Super Bowls after the 2001, 2003 and 2004 seasons, became a little more open. It was most likely reciprocal. While Belichick never says anything overtly nasty, there's an overriding feel that he disdains many of his colleagues, whom he feels aren't quite as smart as he is. Coughlin isn't in that category As monomaniacal about the game as the Giants coach can be, Belichick was off his radar until the final game of the regular season. The Patriots won 38-15 to complete an unbeaten season, but the Giants were bolstered for the playoffs by showing they could stay with the best. And the two coaches remained friends through Coughlin's stints with Jacksonville and now with the Giants. HAWK to MPH Attention Tradition Keepers! You can now access the KU Alumni Directory online and network with alumni through the Hawk to Hawk mentoring program! Tradition Keeper members can use the online directory to network with alumni and learn more about their profession. Go to www.kualumni.org/hawktohawk for tips on how to use the Hawk to Hawk mentoring program. If you are not a Tradition Keeper member, you can still join! It's just $20 for all the great benefits, including the Hawk to Hawk mentoring program. Go to www.kualumni.org today to join and become a Tradition Keeper! TRADITION KEEPERS KU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION www.kualumni.org {The Place To Be Our VIP!} Save the Date! You're invited to our VIP One Day Only Special February 7th 6:00PM – 9:00PM Legends Place Apartments Sign a lease at this event and there's NO APPLICATION FEE! Music, Free Food and Great Prize Giveaways including a $500 Gift Card! Legends Place APARTMENTS 4101 W. 24th Place Lawrence, Kansas 66047 785-856-5848 www.legendsplace.info TRADITION KEEPERS KU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION {The Place To Be Our VIP!} Save the Date! You’re invited to our VIP One Day Only Special February 7th 6:00PM – 9:00PM Legends Place Apartments Sign a lease at this event and there’s NO APPLICATION FEE! Music, Free Food and Great Prize Giveaways including a $500 Gift Card! Legends Place APARTMENTS 4101 W. 24th Place Lawrence, Kansas 66047 785-856-5848 www.legendsplace.info THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN CAPTAIN IS LEADER OFF THE TRACK >> PAGE 6A RIVALS BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY >> PAGE 8B WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 118 ISSUE 85 KANSAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 200 Blinding Lights" POLITICS Obama visits Kansas City for second time Angels and Airwaves "The Adventure" began playing over the PA system, but the crowd was not interested in listening to the punk rock band. A group of people near the stage began shouting, "Obama! Obama! Obama!" Others quickly followed. Barack Obama was 25 minutes late to his "Stand for Change" speech in Kansas City, Mo., and the crowd was getting restless. Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill was finally about to welcome presidential hopeful Barack Obama to the stage, but before she could finish, U23"City of came on, and the crowd knew it was time. The crowd began furiously wav ing blue and red "Stand for Change" signs in the air as O b a m a shook hands with several of his supporters in the front row. B. FULL STORY ON PAGE 8A ASSOCIATED PRESS Japanese folk art MCCAIN WINS IN FLORIDA 37 21 Partly cloudy weather Winner-take-all victory pushes McCain into Republican lead FULL AP STORY PAGE 7A 2912 VOLUME 118 ISSUE 85 34 21 Partly cloudy Classifieds...5B Crossword...4A Horoscopes...4A Opinion...5A Sports...1B Sudoku...4A index All contents, unless stated otherwise © 2008 The University Daily Kansan INN OR OUT? A house divided Student Senate to debate pros, cons of Oread Inn BY BRENNA HAWLEY bhawley@kansan.com The Oread Inn will face more opposition tonight, this time from students. Student Senate is voting tonight on a resolution that would oppose the construction the Inn. The Inn, which would be built at 12th and Indiana streets, would replace the building that housed the Crossing and Beat the Bookstore, which is in the process of moving to a new location. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Student Senate is voting tonight on a resolution to oppose the building of the Oread Inn. The image above is the south view of the proposed Inn and the image to the right is the east view. The Inn would be built at 12th and Indiana streets. Sam Schlageck, fine arts senator, wrote the bill after speaking with many students who voiced concern about the construction project. "I didn't want to see students forced out of the neighborhood," Schlageck said. Schlageck said the project would raise property values in the area CONTRIBUTED PHOTO building of the Oread the image to the ma streets. "I didn't want to see students forced out of the neighborhood." "How many students are able to do something?" Cox said. Katie Wiley, junior-senior CLAS senator, supports the resolution. She said that in addition to the raised property values and noise complaints, the project was not a surrounding the hotel, which is called the "student ghetto." He said he thought police would be in the area more often as well. Tom Cox, a holdover senator, co- authored the bill. He said that he and Schlageck had been talking about the resolution for a long time. SAM SCHLAGECK Fine Arts Senator "Students don't go to sleep at 10 p.m. on weekends." Schlageck said. student friendly building. She said any stores or restaurants inside the hotel would likely be priced outside students' price range. Wiley said another argument against the hotel was that the developers are asking the city for $10 million in funds for improvements of the surrounding area. If approved, the money would be used to improve lighting and the streets around the hotel. The improvements around the hotel were one reason Rachael Barnes, community affairs director, supports the construction. "I feel like it's going to be a positive addition to the neighborhood," Barnes said. She said that property values in the area would go up regardless of what was built in the area, so that was not a big problem. She also said the hotel would be a good place for alumni to stay. The University of Kansas Alumni Association is one block from where the hotel would be built. May Davis, freshman- sophomore CLAS senator, said the hotel would bring in more revenue to the Kansas Union, bring in prospective students and benefit alumni. “你 are a student for four years,” Davis said. “You are an alumni for the rest of your life.” "You're a student for four years. You are an alumni for the rest of your life." If the resolution passes tonight, Schlage plans to take the resolutio: MAY DAVIS Freshman-Sophomore CLAS Senator take the resolution to the city commission as an official student opinion. Mike Amyx, Lawrence city commissioner, said Senate has the opportunity to comment on any item that comes before the commission. She said the hotel would add to campus beauty, and the Amyx sale improved roads would be good for the University. "We will take the information they give us, add it to any information we have and take it into consideration," —Edited by Matt Hirschfeld Students quit smoking in six weeks HEALTH The Wellness Resource Center is offering a new, free program to aid student smokers who want to quit. The program, the first of its kind at the University of Kansas, has seen a 100 percent success rate in helping students kick the habit. FULL STORY ON PAGE 3A Peace Corps volunteer to speak at Union CAMPUS Zachary Cooper spent nearly five years teaching students in Kazakhstan and Ghana while serving in the Peace Corps. This afternoon he will speak at the Kansas Union to students interested in becoming Peace Corps volunteers. FULL STORY ON PAGE 6A POLITICS Four University of Kansas students traveled to Iowa during winter break to campaign for Republican candidate Ron Paul. Two of the four drove to South Carolina to continue campaigning. These students said they wanted to contribute because they believed Ron Paul was one of the only honest men left in politics. Ron Paul supporters campaign FULL STORY ON PAGE 7A Ron Paul FOR PRESIDENT 2008 CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Adam Wood, Lawrence junior, campaigns for Ron Paul. Wood traveled to Iowa and South Carolina. 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 quote of the day Only in Kansas "Yes, we have to divide up our time like that, between our politics and our equations. But to me our equations are far more important, for politics are only a matter of present concern. A mathematical equation stands forever." Albert Einstein (1879-1955) fact of the day rmost e-mailed Einstein declined the presidency of the state of Israel when it was offered to him in 1952 by state leaders. source: encrta.msx.com Want to know what people are talking about? Here's a list of the five most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com: 1. Fusco: Kansas State's one-man show 2. Relishing the road to KU basketball 3. Robinett: Don't blow off Bavlor 4. Junior Whitney Rowland competes in playwright competition in Nebraska 5. New professor gets $5 million bioscience lab TIMOTHY FERRARO Britt Herman, Quincey, ill. Freshman, faces the cold, snowy weather Tuesday morning outside of the Kansas Union. Monday,the temperature reached a high of 60 degrees,and it changed drastically Tuesday when the high was only 14 degrees. et cetera What do you think? BY KATIE GUINN The University Daily Kansan is the student newspaper of the University of Kansas. The first copy is paid through the student activity fee. Additional copies of The Kansan are 25 cents. Subscriptions can be purchased at the Kansan business office, 119 Strauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 60645. The University Daily Kansan (ISSN 0746-4982) is published daily during the school year except Saturday, Sunday, fall break, spring break and exams. Weekly during the summer session excluding holidays. Periodical postage is paid in Lawrence, KS 65044. Annual subscriptions by mail are $120 plus tax. Student subscriptions of are paid through the student activity fee. Postmaster: Send address changes to The University Daily Kansan, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 66045 WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTION ON THE STUDENT RECREATION FITNESS CENTER? 100 JOSIE HO China freshman "I think it's good, sometimes I can't use some of the utilities, it's very crowded. I'm also excited for the squash courts." KYLE MANSOR Germany freshman "It seems like there will be more opportunities for classes and to use the equipment, I feel privileged to be able to use such a nice facility" JOHN CAMERON BRIAN BIERSMITH Leawood freshman "I think it's great, I'm looking forward to the track being bigger and havi ng more basketball courts." Prairie W. 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The suspect is described as a 6'2" African-American male wearing a light gray blue sweatshirt and baggy blue jeans. The KU Public Safety Office said cash rewards were offered for information that would lead to the apprehension of the suspect. Citizens with any information are urged to call the KU Public Safety Office at (785) 864-5900 or KU Crime Stoppers at (785) 864-8888. complete with furniture and artwork made of the sweet stuff. ODD NEWS NY room made of chocolate unveiled for Valentine's Day NEW YORK CITY Jessica Wicks An all-chocolate room was unveiled in Manhattan on Tuesday — a pre-Valentine's Day creation You could actually sit on the plush sofa, which was chocolate-graced only on its sides, and the walls are made of chocolate. This year, anyone who buys the winning box of chocolates in Godiva's annual Valentine's Day promotion contest — for $23 and up — may win the chocolate room There were a couple of 'donts' in the room: lighting the fireplace (with its chocolate logs and mantle) and the candles (all chocolate). In addition, sinking into the easy chairs was discouraged — unless you wanted to rise with a chocolate-covered derriere. ADRIAN, Mich. (AP) — A man was charged with drunken driving after going through two bottles of wine, cutting through a snowstorm on his lawn mower and riding down the center of the street to reach a liquor store, authorities said. Intoxicated man takes lawn mower for a ride baq, officials said. Police found Frank Kozumplik, 49, homeward bound on a John Deere tractor Saturday night, toting four bottles of wine in a paper His blood alcohol level was 2½ times Michigan's legal driving limit of 0.08 percent, police told WLEN-FM. They arrested him and confiscated the mower. He told officers that his wife had taken their car to work, and that the mower was the only way he could reach the store. Stricter airport security gives mayor trouble CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) Charleston Mayor Danny Jones had a problem as he tried to get through the security gate at a California airport. He had misplaced his driver's license. The guards at John Wayne Airport in Orange County searched his bag, he told the Charleston Daily Mail. Then he remembered picking up a copy of Charleston Magazine. Inside was a photograph of him standing in downtown Charleston and an article Jones had written as mayor welcoming visitors to the state capital. Only then was he allowed to board his flight home. on the record Associated Press According to Lawrence City police reports, a person trespassed on Haskell University property causing damage to doors and windows totaling $1,200. Criminal damage of a painting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints was reported to Lawrence police. KU1nfo daily KU info on campus A week from tomorrow is the last day to cancel a class, or drop it online. After that, you'll have to drop the class WP/WF, with an instructor's signature. KU Libraries Instructional Services will present Blackboard Strategies and Tools at 9 a.m. in Room 6 of Budig Hall. The workshop Guidelines for Awarding USS Merit will begin at 9 a.m. in 204 Joseph R. Pearson Hall. KU Libraries Instructional Services will present EndNote: Bibliographies and Cite-While-You-Write at 9 a.m. in the Anschutz Library Instruction Center. Student Health Services will have a flu immunization clinic open to all students from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.on the 4th Floor Traditions Area of the Kansas union. KU Libraries Instructional Services will present Outlook 2003: Tips and Tricks at 11 a.m. in the Budig PC Lab. Harry Shaffer, Professor Emeritus of Economics, will host the University Forum: Capitalism What It Is and What It isn't at noon in the Ecumenical Christian Ministries Center. Around the World with the Peace Corps will begin at 12 p.m. in the International Room of the Kansas Union. KU Libraries Instructional Services will present Excel 2003: Data Management at 1 p.m. in the Budig PC Lab. KU Libraries Instructional Services will present Finding Statistics and Data For your research at 3 p.m. in the Anschutz Library Instruction Center. Milton Katz will present Breaking Through: John B. McLendon, Basketball Legend and Civil Rights Pioneer at 3 p.m. in Oread Books in the Kansas Union. How to Attend a Career Fair will begin at 4 p.m. in 149 of the Burge Union. contact us Tell us your news Contact Darla Slipke, Matt Erickson, Dianne Smith, Sarah Kein or Erin Sommer at 864-4810 or editor@kansan.com. Kansas newsroom 115 Tauffer/First Hall 109 Stuffer/Pint Hill Lawrence, KS 65045 (785) 864-4810 Free Suntanning Why use your "Spring Break" money for tanning when you can get yourself fit and Tan for FREE? 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Then, last December, she noticed an advertisement at Watkins Memorial Health Center for a free smoking cessation program and decided to give it a shot. smoke-free life Six weeks later, she was cigarettefree for the first time since high school. "The whole thing was so cohesive," she said. "I felt prepared. Like this time it was for real." Emerson, Oklahoma City junior, is one of four KU students to have entered and successfully completed the smoking cessation program since it began in December. The program, tentatively titled "KanU Quit," was developed by Ken Sarber, health educator at the Wellness Resource Center, and has had a 100 percent success rate. Sarber designed the program to last for six weeks, with students spending the first two weeks logging when and why they smoked each cigarette. Emerson attributed the program's success to its extensive six-week structure. New Smoking Cessation Program Title: KanU Quit Cost: Free Length: Six Weeks Contact: Ken Sarber Phone: (785) 864-9573 Email: ksarber@ku.edu Sarber said it was important to identify a smoker's triggers. "There's a huge emotional tie with smoking, like being bored or depressed or having anxiety during finals time," Sarber said. Beth Jackson, Wichita senior, also participated in the game. She said recognizing her triggers was crucial to kicking her 10-year smoking habit. "I smoked mostly because of stress," Jackson said. "Or I would do it in the morning with my coffee. It was more than a habit. It was part of my morning routine." Sarber worked with each student to create new routines and strategies to resist the nicotine craving. The students also met with a pharmacist at Watkins to decide whether they would want help from a product, such as a nicotine patch or prescription drug. Then, in the third week of the program, participants completely stop smoking. "I had people cheering me on. I didn't feel so alone," she said. Jackson said she discovered some unexpected ways to curb her nicotine cravings "Citrus fruit was amazing," she said. "The act of peeling an orange kept my hands busy and got rid of the initial craving and the citrus taste made me not want to smoke." Weekly meetings with Sarber and support from her family also made the quitting process less intimidating, Jackson said. Jackson completed the program on Jan. 10 and said her perspective on smoking has already started to change. "I've gotten hit in the face with smoke a couple times and have started to find it obnoxious," she said. "I used to be like 'It's open air. Get over it.' But now I'm seeing things from the other side." "I feel a million times healthier and better about myself," she said. "I don't think I could have done it by myself." Emerson, who has been cigarettefree for almost a month, said she still struggles with cravings, but has no plans to resume old habits. Edited by Russell Davies candidates. TOPEKA — The world's largest hand-dug well in Greensburg made it, but not Cawker City's big ball of twine. Others making the list were the Cheyenne Bottoms and Quiva National Wildlife Refuge in Barton and Stafford counties; Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene; Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center and the Kansas Underground Salt Museum, both in Hutchinson; Monument Rocks and Castle Rock in Gove County; the Cathedral of the Plains in Victoria; and the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Chase County. MILITARY STATE Haysville physician gets license suspended As part of the Kansas Day celebration at the Statehouse on Tuesday, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius announced the winners of the 8 Wonders of Kansas contest. More than 24,000 people from around the country voted on a slate of 24 Associated Press 10,000 pound satellite might hit North America WASHINGTON — The U.S. military is developing contingency plans to deal with the possibility that a large spy satellite expected to fall to Earth in late February or early March could hit North America. Air Force Gen. Gene Renuart, who heads U.S. Northern Command, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the size of the satellite suggests that some "We're aware that this satellite is out there," Renuart said. "We're aware it is a fairly substantial size. And we know there is at least some percentage that it could land on ground as opposed to in the water" number of pieces will not burn up as the orbiting vehicle re-enters the Earth's atmosphere and will hit the ground. Administrative Judge Edward Gaschler said in his order that unless the license is suspended, Dr. Stephen Schneider would still be able to direct the operation of the clinic. Gaschler was acting on a petition by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts, which has said it held off on taking action against Schneider earlier because federal officials were building a case against the doctor. WICHITA — A state hearing officer on Tuesday temporarily suspended the license of a Haysville physician who is facing federal charges, saying the doctor poses a danger to the public's health and safety. Schneider and his nurse wife, Linda, were indicted in December on 34 federal charges, including conspiracy, unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, health care fraud, illegal money transactions and money laundering. Governor announces the eight wonders of Kansas STATE Despite the federal indictment last month, Schneider's clinic remained open, with physician assistant Connie White seeing patients under the direction of Dr. Joseph Sack. Sack reviewed files at the clinic on weekends, and was available to White by telephone for consultation. A U.S. official confirmed that the spy satellite was launched in December 2006 and could weigh as much as 10,000 pounds. Associated Press Tuesday's decision means the clinic will close. NATION NATION Pets become homeless because of housing crisis widespread that the Humane Society urged home owners faced with foreclosure to take their animals to a shelter. In Stockton, shelter workers recently reunited a family with two rottweilers they had left behind in their foreclosed house. Shelter workers were able to find housing for the family and their dogs. "Their best shot is for the owners to plan ahead some," Jennings said. "But they didn't plan when they bought their house. I don't see that happening anytime soon." The problem is exacerbated because most people grappling with foreclosure are returning to rental housing or moving in with relatives — two situations where it can be difficult or impossible to bring pets. But happy endings elude a majority of foreclosure animals. The situation has become so Pets "are getting dumped all over," said Traci Jennings, president of the Humane Society of Stanislaus County in northern California. "Farmers are finding dogs dumped on their grazing grounds, while house cats are showing up in wild cat colonies." STOCKTON, Calif. — Pets are becoming the newest victims of the nation's mortgage crisis as homeowners leave animals behind when they can no longer afford their property. INTERNATIONAL Bank robbery hostages released in Venezuela The gunmen first let three hostages go and then negotiated with police while holding on to the last two, Guarico state Gov. Eduardo Manuitti said. ALTAGRACIA DE ORITUCO, Venezuela — Gunmen who held more than 30 hostages inside a Venezuelan bank for over 24 hours fled in an ambulance and were caught Tuesday along a roadside, where they surrendered and freed their last five captives "This nightmare is over," Manuitt told state television. They eventually turned over their guns, and then were ordered to the ground as police arrested them, Manuitt said. The pursuit ended less than two hours after the gunmen fled the bank under a deal negotiated with police. The arrests ended an ordeal that began Monday morning with a botched bank robbery in this town southeast of Caracas. The hostage standoff was the longest in at least a decade in Venezuela. Associated Press Asian New Year (TET) Saturday, February 16, 2008 7:00pm • Kansas Union Ballroom 7:00pm • Kansas Union Ballroom Explore Asian-American culture's official 2008 Lunar New Year's festivity. Traditional performances, skits, and fashion trends will be introduced. Lucky money will be passed to audience members All you can eat Vietnamese food served for FREE before the show at the ECM (Ecumenical Christian Ministries--across the street from Yello Sub) from 5:30pm-7:00pm from 5:30pm-7:00pm THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS January 30, 2008 SENATE FREE Admission, so invite all your family and friends! If you have any questions, please contact our Facebook organization: KU VSA 2007-2008 or duytbui@ku.edu KU Hillel and the KU Center for Sustainability are hosting a roundtable discussion on the 31st in conjunction with a nation-wide event called Focus the Nation. The subject of the discussion is climate change policy responses at various levels of government. Scheduled panelists include: Provost Richard Lariviere, Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson state Senators and Representatives, and Mayor Sue Hack. The discussion will be moderated by award winning journalist and NBC Environmental Correspondent Simran Sethi. Focus the Nation Come Join the discussion at the Dole Institute of Politics, Thursday January 31st from 7:30-9:30 p.m. VSA Meeting Tuesday, January 29 @ 7pm Burge Union • (Courtside Room) New and returning members come hear about our upcoming event, Asian New Years (TET) and other activities VSA has in store for the Spring semester! For more information, please contact our Facebook organization: KU VSA 2007-2008 or Thanh Bui duytbui@ku.edu KU Finance Club 1st meeting of the semester : Thursday, Jan. 31st 6:00-7:30 pm • 427 Summerfield 监 Featuring representatives of Deutsche Bank's NY-based Mergers & Acquisitions group John Collert, Chief Operating Officer Nancy Romarick, Associate Dan Park, Associate Scott Bouska, Analyst (KU Business Alum, May 2006) * Pizza and drinks will be provided * Center for Community Outreach challenging educating empowering Looking to volunteer? Center for Community Outreach can help! 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Lose 4 min Frat-tastic jogging expedition Lose 5 min Finish Class Cancelled Charlie Hoogner TELEVISION Fox hopes to attract 94 million Super Bowl ratings could contribute to TV viewer record SUPER XLII BOWL SUP ARIZO XLII ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) — The undefeated New England Patriots aren't taking the only shot at history this weekend. There's a strong chance that this could be the most-watched Super Bowl ever. The record Fox will aim to beat is the 94.08 million viewers who watched the Dallas Cowboys beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in January 1996, according to Nielsen Media Research. Last year's victory by the Indianapolis Colts came closest with 93.2 million. New England Patriots Tom Brady takes a picture of the media interviewing him during Super Bowl media day at University of Phoenix Stadium, the site of Super Bowl XLII, in Glendale, Aniz., on Tuesday. ASSOCIATED PRESS The biggest draw is the Patriots themselves, as they attempt to become the first undefeated NFL team since the 1972 Dolphins — and secure near-unanimous acclaim as the best pro football team ever. While the Patriots' quest for history will be the focus, they must beat the New York Giants, who represent the biggest television market in the country. The Giants' underdog run to the Super Bowl has captivated its fan base, and the NFC championship victory over the Green Bay Packers had the biggest audience for that game since 1995, according to Nielsen Media Research. There's also the fresh memory of the thrilling game the Giants and Patriots played on the last night of the regular season, where New England had to come from behind to keep their unbeaten streak alive. That game was seen by 34.5 million people, the most-watched NFL regular season game since 1990. Fox says that setting a record is possible. "There are a lot of factors that go into a huge number like this". said Bill Wanger, research chief for Fox sports. "Having the number one market isn't necessarily a lock." Actually, TV networks prefer a contest with a bit more geographic diversity — a West Coast team playing an East Coast team, instead of The biggest factor in keeping viewers tuned in is the competitiveness of the game. The best thing for Fox is a close game with the Giants leading, but the Patriots still with a chance at the end. two teams from the Northeast Today is a 7 Be careful what you say, even among your friends. Don't pass along a rumor, it's too likely to be false. During the next few weeks, check and double-check everything before publication. HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 Today is a 7 You want to come to your partner's aid of course, but don't be hasty. In this situation, you might be in the way. Wait until your assistance is requested, before butting in. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Be careful with communications. Misunderstandings are prevalent. Even stuff you put in the mail is liable to get lost. Not a good day to travel. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is an 8 Today is an 8 Your luck improves immensely if you don't talk about it. Don't gamble with your money now, or with your affection either. The less said, the better. LEO (July 23-Aug.22) Today is a 6 Keep up with the regular chores, try not to get behind. The other questions you're pondering can wait a little while. Let somebody else work on them for you. Do the important small stuff. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is an 8 You're learning a great deal, but you don't know everything yet. Do more research, even before you need it. Spend your time, and other people's time, wisely. They'll appreciate that. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7 Financial discussions bring up more questions than they do answers. Know this going in and you won't be disappointed. Make a list and then get busy filling in the blanks. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7 Don't believe everything you hear. Check and double check rumors, especially if they're about family members. Take a "wait and see" attitude, and don't spread gossip. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 6 It's hard to finish a task because you don't have enough information. If you can wait, this situation will clear up in a couple of days. If you can't wait, good luck. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 Leave financial topics completely alone for a while. Telling people about your business now does more harm than good. Don't talk back to the boss, even if you're right. Especially if you're right, actually. He or she's not in the mood to hear it. Talk it over with a loved one instead. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 6 Have what you want delivered. That'll be better than going after it. Travel is still not advised due to delays and other complications. If you must go, start early. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7 ACROSS 1 Dispatches, "Sopra-nos"-style 5 Sprite 6 Gemie's home 12 Scheme 13 Ultramodernist 14 Hebrew month 15 Bullpark figure? 17 Raced 18 Offspring 19 Triple X? 21 Leave a lasting impression 24 — second 25 Dumb-struck 28 Hang around lazily 30 Spelldown 33 Solidify 34 Custom 35 Trail behind 36 Peculiar 37 Blood-hound's clue 38 "Wozzeck" composer 39 Have bills 41 Sushi eater's beverage 43 Procession 46 Drive on 50 Comet competitor 51 Mad Tea Party guest 54 Stow cargo 55 Wilde-beest 56 Pumps up the volume 57 Cupid's alias 58 Longing Solution time: 21 mins. F I N D G Y M S C O W O D O R L E U U R G E R O S E B O W L M A L I S A W L I M B E R D A I S Y S A R I E N V Y S P L I T P E A E T A P E E L S L A X P I N M O N E Y SERE E G A D G L A N D M A R M O T E A U O C H O O N S T R I K E L E E R R I P P R I M D D A Y S L Y S E T S Solution time: 21 mins. 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ROSS STEWART When my roommate and I aren't out being venture capitalists trying to give back to the community, we like to light up a couple stogies, stand around in my bathroom and flush $5 bills down the toilet until the fire alarm in our apartment building goes off. This is a basic parallel to the common practice of professors not informing their students which required texts are not necessarily "required" for their course. It's an easily solved problem to an all-too-regular situation. Yet no professor I've encountered feels it necessary to forewarn his or her students about the possibility of wasting of money. How could I keep the fire alarms from going off in my apartment building? Easy. Dismantle them. How could professors keep us from wasting money? By using Blackboard. It exists for a reason. Saving money is one of my top priorities, as it is to most of my classmates, so I make sure to buy my books in advance. Many students, like myself, don't use the bookstore on campus for all of their required text needs. I use half.com and amazon.com along with the marketplace application on Facebook. I arrived at my sociology course on the first day only to find out an $80 book that the bookstore told me I needed was not in fact needed. I felt a sense of loss for the good time my roommate and I could've had flushing $80 worth of Lincolns. 'I know it was supposed to be a nice gesture on the professor's part, I'm all about nice gestures. I blow kisses to people instead of flipping them off. I call bad drivers "cupcake". I like nice gestures, gestures that mean something, nice gestures that follow through — nice gestures that cook breakfast the morning after. If a professor isn't going to require some of the texts, it would be best if the professor would post a notice on Blackboard. Every student of the class automatically has the chance to see this information far in advance, and it allows them to save money. There isn't a drawback, other than a professor having to use some of his or her "office hours" (during which he or she any students show up). Students, demand this of your professors, not necessarily in a threatening or ominous manner since it wouldn't do any good. Rather, tell them how nice it was for them to cut some of the required texts out, but also tell them how much more it would've helped you if they had posted it in advance on Blackboard. You don't get slapped if you don't ask. With my leftover cash from knowing in advance which books to buy, I'll go out and grab some cookie dough. I may bake some professors cookies — that is, if they can keep me out of this swift. Stewart is a Wichita junior in journalism. AND SO, TO GO ALONG WITH THE 14 NON-REQUIRED BOOKS. HERE IS THE ONE REQUIRED TEXT. OF COURSE THE REQUIRED READINGS WILL COME FROM E-RESERVE. XT. INGS Max Rinkel COMMENTARY CORBAN GOBLE I (vow to destroy all) Robots There have been plenty of warnings. Three "Terminator" movies exist, and now there's even a "Terminator" TV series. Robots. They build Toyotas and screw the lids onto Snapples. Their actions are intertwined with our daily lives. Ever used an ATM? My point exactly. My prediction for 2008? The end of humanity as we know it at the hands of our metallic "friends". My resolution? To destroy every robot in the world, either personally, or through an osmotic transmission of my teachings. We should've seen this coming. While the Hollywood robot-sympathetizers pumped out movies with sassy, off-bat robots (think Star Wars, Short Circuit, Mystery Science Theatre 3000), the more intelligent among us, including myself, naturally recognized these cinematic projections as obvious attempts to delude the dull masses. When I was in high school, not only did the student body elect to me to a position once, but a remarkable two times. By my count, that is the maximum number of times a candidate running for an annual office can get elected in the span of two years. You could say I hold the record for the most elections won in that time frame. Anyways, one of my campaign's principal slogans beamed "With robots growing stronger and more intelligent, I can protect you from the evil ones." It was a central tenet of the campaign, and my anti-robot policies played a huge role in my victories, in one of which I garnered 100 percent of the vote. Just check my exit polls. I've known about this threat for a long time. Are all robots evil? The answer is, without exception, a resonant "yes." While there remains a perception of robots helping the lesser-abled, let me assure you this is all part of the robots' grand attempt to bide time, earn our trust, and intricately design our demise. Did you see "Space Odyssey 2001?" Crafty work there, HAL 3000. That's the thing about robots. They are always scheming. That's why this American puts it on himself to destroy anything the least bit automated. Do you ever wonder who regularly smashes toll meters on Massachusetts Street? Pulverizes credit card scanners in the Underground? Splinters the motion sensors at the 23rd Street Dillons? I think you know who's responsible. Call it an act of patriotism, or at least, a powerful and destructive statement. And to the elderly woman in front of Liberty Hall whose automatic entry keychain I smashed, I'm only partially sorry. I had to do what I did. So what does this mean for you, reader? To this point, you've let your country, and to some extent, me, down. The warning signs have been shockingly clear. The subprime lending crisis? Robots. The decay of print journalism? Robots. The inordinate wealth of the richest members of society due to the system of democracy and the growth of a political economy? I'm going to let you guess who's behind this one (those robots read Locke). Look how much progress I've made. If each one of us takes a fraction of the initiative I have taken, we'll have the metal-plated mooches off of our backs forever. You'll have your doubts. You'll, think aloud, hopefully at an anti-robot rally, hopefully clutching this article, "Why, Corban, why should we turn upon treasured robot members of society, such as ED-209 from "RoboCop" and Mechagadzilla? Can we not live in peace?" First of all, that can't happen because those robots you speak of are fictional. Second, a robotic "peace" offering would likely be a trap, unleashing a computer virus or a power outage, or triggering an Amazon.com order for 15 copies of "Gigli" on your MasterCard. And I just paid the last 15 off. That's another thing about robots. They're good with computers. I can see the future now. Besides the fact that I see my children while beating your children at standardized tests and class rankings, a testament to their father's own superior bench-press and mental fortitude, I see a future with no harassment from robot solicitors, robot DMV employees or Dick Cheney (currently 75 percent machine). We will live without some of the frills that the "good" robots provide; but "good" robots are just evil robots waiting to happen. You're welcome for the heads-up. Goble is a Mission Hills senior in English. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Story does not provide needed context Columnist Joshua Anderson's Jan. 25 editorial fails to provide the context or balance to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and in doing so, simplifies an extremely complicated issue. While Anderson criticizes Israel's military excursions, settlements and checkpoints, he fails to mention the Palestinian suicide bombers who target Israeli citizens — not soldiers — and Hamas rockets that are shot into Israel on an almost daily basis. Nor does Anderson address the fact that Hamas, the organization now in control of the Gaza Strip, is still committed to Israel's destruction. The editor also fails to address how the corruption within the Arafat regime and the internecine fighting between Hamas and Fatah has only hurt the peace process but has also harmed the lives of Palestinians who hope for a better tomorrow. Not Aparthieid," was a New York Times Best Seller, and most major cable outlets, including CNN, interviewed Carter about his views expressed in the book. The former president, however, was rightly criticized because of the book's significant factual errors, omissions and misstatements, which ultimately failed to provide an appropriate context and balance to this conflict. Critics of Israel in both Israe; and America are neither muted or intimidated. Critics of Israel policy, such as Jimmy Carter and Desmond Tutu, are given ample opportunity to air their opinions. Carter's book, "Palestine: Peace An honest and balanced appraisal of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict strongly suggests that a lasting peace will only be achieved when both sides make tough but necessary concessions, such as the end of Israel outpost settlements and checkpoints in the West Bank, but also a true commitment by all of the Palestinian leadership to end the indiscriminate use of violence on Israeli citizens. Israel has a large and vocal peace movement, which regularly criticizes the government's policies toward the Palestinians. Sincerely, Andrew Shaw University of Kansas School of Law, Class of 2009 Israel willing to work for peace, safety Imagine this scenario: In the process of living your everyday life, you are bombarded with an average of 13 rocket attacks per day. This is unimaginable for most, but to Israeli citizens living near the Gaza border, this is reality. For most countries, the response would be: Who is responsible, and how quickly can we react? Instead, Israel gave repeated warnings to the Palestinians that if the attacks did not stop they would be forced to respond. Following the 400th rocket fired into Israel this January from Gaza, Israel finally responded. The response was not to fire rockets back into Gaza at innocent civilians, like the Palestinians have done so many times, but instead Israel restricted resources entering Gaza with this message to Palestinians: Your goals will not be achieved through terrorism. the Palestinians to return to Gaza, but rather it was the Egyptians, because as history shows, bordering Arab nations do not welcome Palestinians into their country; On Jan. 23, thousands of Palestinians entered into Egypt after breaking holes in a barrier separating Gaza from Egypt. However, it was not the Israelis who repaired the border and forced Looking beyond the most recent events, Israel is trying to negotiate peace. This is difficult when your negotiating partner, Mahmoud Abbas, controls only 60 percent of the land he claims to control. The other 40 percent is controlled by Hamas, an organization that is on every terrorist watch-group list. In order for peace to occur, the terrorism and incitement of hatred must stop. This includes not only the continuous rocket attacks but also the suicide bombings of busses, nightclubs and restaurants. Israel wants peace and security for their innocent civilians and is willing to do anything, within reason, to see that this is accomplished. Sincerely, Aaron Dollinger Leawood freshman Visit Kansan.com and add the Facebook application. "University Daily Kansan," to start contributing. today. FREE FOR ALL It's seems kind of stupid that the UDK would run a huge story on the Kansas caucus, then neglect to run an article saying that Barack Obama is going to be in El Dorado and Kansas City (Editor's note: A story appeared in Monday's paper on Page 2A.) --- 6-foot-3, pretty eyes, looking for girlfriend. --- --- I didn't even know who Ron Paul was until I saw something in Wescoe today and then I looked him up on the Internet. I really suggest everyone else should do the same. No, stop right there. I don't want the Free For All to turn into a Ron Paul forum. 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THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansan Editorial Board are Darla Slipke, Matt Erickson, Dianne Smith, Bryan Dykman and Lauren Keith. 6A NEWS --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 TRACK & FIELD Team captain reaches top spot Baysinger appointed chairman of national association BY LUKE MORRIS Imorris@kansan.com During his freshman year, Matt Baysinger, Overland Park parker, hands a baton to Brandon Hodges during a relay. Baysinger is now the captain of the track team. KANSAS 5544 33 NEVERLAND As captain of the Kansas track team, Matt Baysinger is no stranger to leading. But now he has the opportunity to lead the nation's student athletes off the track. Kansan File Photo Baysinger E ar l i e r this month, Baysinger. Stillwell senior, was appointed vice chairman 10 of the National Division 1 Student athlete Advisory Committee, or SAAC, for the year. "It's going to be a lot of work. I'm very excited," Baysinger said. "I ran for it and I prepared for it." In January 2009, Baysinger will assume the chairman position in SAAC, and retain it for a year. Baysinger has also served on the executive board for the University's SAAC chapter and was the Big 12 Conference's SAAC chairman for a year. SAAC is a committee of student athletes who observe the NCAA's regulations regarding the welfare of student athletes. The committee members give input from the student athlete standpoint. "The magnitude of what I'll be doing hits me more everyday. I'm basically the voice of 180,000 student athletes, and it's nothing to take lightly," Baysinger said. "It's going to be a lot of responsibility but I think I'll enjoy it." Mike Harry, director of student athlete development, said the opportunity added to Baysinger's development as a leader. "He's expelled a lot of time and energy," Harrity said. "He can talk about NCAA legislation and hotbutton topics and bring them back to KU." One of the major issues that Baysinger is concerned about is the possible future of marketing student athletes. He's concerned that student athletes could be used to market certain products and never get any revenue from the sponsorship. If legislation allowing this is passed, Baysinger would also want to make sure that the student athletes had control over what products their names would be attached to. These concerns might not only affect Baysinger as a student athlete, but could also affect him in his future career. "I want to be in college athletics as a career, so there's no better way to get prepared for a career in athletics than to get involved now," Bavsinger said. Baysinger hasn't ruled out working for Kansas Athletics at some point, but said he'd prefer a job near a beach. Jim Marchiony, associate athlete director, said Baysinger's new position was positive for the Athletics Department and the University. "I think that for us it shines a national spotlight on one of our student athletes, and that helps shine a light on Kansas Athletics," Marchionn said. Baysinger said that his position would not interfere with his track season. He said the first SAAC convention of the year that he would be in charge of would be held in July. Track season ends in June. "I promised coach I won't miss any practices or meets, but I'll be fully committed to SAAC after season's over", Baysinger said. Outside of SAAC and track, Baysinger has even more commitments lined up. He is the media director for his church and plans to marry his fiancé in July. Edited by Patrick De Oliveira The Place To Be Our VIP! Save the Date! You’re invited to our VIP One Day Only Special February 7th 6:00PM – 9:00PM Legends Place Apartments Sign a lease at this event and there’s NO APPLICATION FEE! Music, Free Food and Great Prize Giveaways including a $500 Gift Card! Legends Place APARTMENTS 4101 W. 24th Place Lawrence, Kansas 66047 785-856-5848 www.legendsplace.info CONTRIRITED PHOTO BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kansan.com 'Life is calling' at the Kansas Union CAMPUS LASTWINTER Zachary Cooper set foot in 19 different countries during the four and a half years he spent in the Peace Corps. This afternoon at the Kansas Union, the 33-year-old graduate student from Pittsburg, will share those experiences with students interested in following in his footsteps. "I think actually talking to someone who has made that commitment makes it a lot more personal." Sutter said. "You see the pictures of the places they have been and you hear their stories. Those are the kind of thing you don't necessarily put in recruitment materials." Zac Cooper, back middle, with John, Lea and children pose in Arak, Kazakhstan, by the Arial Sea in May 2003. Cooper completed two Peace Corps assignments, one in Kazakhstan and one in Georgia. The Peace Corps motto is "Life is Calling." Former Peace Corps volunteer shares experience Peace Corps volunteers can serve in more than 74 countries around the world doing anything from teaching university and primary school classes, to working in agriculture or educating locals about HIV prevention. The program lasts for 27 months; the first three are spent in training and are followed by two years of service. Heather Sutter, the University's Peace Corps representative and Cooper's fiancee, served in the West African nation of Burkina Faso from 2003 to 2005. She said it was difficult for students who are considering entering the Peace Corps to truly understand the experience without speaking to someone who had done it him or herself. "I'm just kind of curious to see where they want to go and what they want to do" Cooper said. Cooper isn't short on personal knowledge of the Peace Corps lifestyle. While most Peace Corps volunteers return home after the two- and half-year commitment, Cooper reenlisted a second time. During his first stint, he taught English in Kazakhstan from 2001 to 2003 and followed that by teaching science to primary school students in Ghana from 2003 to 2005. Event schedule Application Workshop Wednesday, Jan. 30 10 a.m.- Noon Kansas Union, Parlors (A-C) Around the World with the Peace Corps, featuring Zachary Cooper Wednesday, Jan. 30 Noon-1 p.m. Kansas Union, Parlors (A-C) Interview Spree Wednesday, Jan. 30 4-9 p.m. Burge Union, Career Center Although there were some difficult moments, Cooper said the positives far outweighed the negatives during his nearly five years volunteering overseas. He said the opportunity to travel and meet new people was an incredible experience. Most of all, he said he valued the relationships he was able to cultivate with his students and contemporaries. Cooper said he hadn't planned on returning to the Peace Corps for a second time, but he said that he didn't have anything to return home to and he enjoyed interacting with the people and students he lived with so much that he committed to another assignment. and Ghana. Cooper, a public school teacher before joining the Peace Corps, said it was rewarding to work with students who were invested in learning. He said there was a drastic difference in the attitudes of the majority of American schoolchildren compared to those he taught in Kazakhstan "I learned that people are people and it doesn't matter who they are, where they are from, or what their religion is," Cooper said. "I think deep down inside everybody is pretty much the same." "I literally kicked a kid out of class one time because he said something offensive to another student and the kid got on his hands and knees and begged to stay in class," Cooper said. "You don't see that in America." Despite the rewards, Cooper said it was hard to be isolated from friends and family who were in the United States. He said it was important to have an open mind to prevent becoming bitter with the process. "I think definitely coming into it without expectations will serve you well because you are going to experience things that you can't even really fathom being here in the U.S." Sutter said. "As much as you can try to prepare yourself for an experience like this, it's so huge and so different from anything you could experience here that it's really hard to do that." Sutter said the Peace Corps was such a life altering experience that it was important to remember to keep things in perspective. Edited by Madeline Hyden Partisanship slows passing of tax rebate bill Tuesday U.S. SENATE WASHINGTON — The House voted Tuesday to rush rebates of $600-$1,200 to most taxpayers, but a partisan battle brewed in the Senate over Democrats' efforts to add jobless aid and help for the poor to the economic stimulus package. The House plan, approved 385-35 after little debate, would send rebates to some 111 million families and give tax breaks to businesses, costing $161 billion over two years. President Bush and House leaders urged the Senate to take the BREWING SERVICE 35 c Wings after 6 p.m. and $2.50 Domestic Longnecks EVERY Wednesday at henry t's 6th & Kasold 749-2999 bipartisan agreement and pass it quickly. Sen. Max Baucus, the Senate Finance Committee chairman, planned a Wednesday vote in his panel on a $196 billion package that could face a slower path to passage. "The temptation is going to be for the Senate to load it up," Bush said in the Oval Office. "My concern is that we need to get this bill out of the Senate and on my desk." Baucus' measure adds $35 billion for senior citizens and the unemployed, and shrinks the rebate to $500 for individuals and $1,000 for couples. It would deliver House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said she hoped the Senate would "take this bill and run with it." Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said that was unlikely in the freewheeling Senate, where members in both parties have elaborate wishlists for adding to the bill, including food stamps, Medicaid and heating assistance for low-income people and spending on infrastructure projects, among other things. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., the minority leader, signaled he would try to block Baucus' measure and prevent senators from adding items. "This is a time to show we can rise above partisanship, do something important and do it quickly." McConnell said. "The only way to achieve that would be to take up and pass the House-passed bill." Associated Press THE UNIVERSITY DARRY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 NEWS 7A ELECTION 2008 McCain shines in Florida vote Victory launches Arizona senator ahead of Romney ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS MARSHALL & TOMLINSON Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., celebrates his wife Cindy his primary victory in Miami. Tuesday. MIAMI — Sen. John McCain won a breakthrough triumph in the Florida primary Tuesday night, gaining the upper hand in the battle for the Republican presidential nomination ahead of next week's contests across 21 states. Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani appeared ready to quit the race. "It shows one thing. I'm the conservative leader who can unite the party," McCain said in a brief interview with The Associated Press. "It's a very significant boost, but I think we've got a tough week ahead and a lot of states to come." The victory was worth 57 national convention delegates for McCain, a winner-take-all haul that catapulted him ahead of Romney for the overall delegate lead. Giuliani ran third, his best showing of the campaign but not nearly good enough for the one-time front-runner who decided to make his last stand in a state that is home to tens of thousands of transplanted New Yorkers. In remarks to supporters in Orlando, he referred to his candidacy repeatedly in the past tense — as though it was over. "We'll stay involved and together we'll make sure that we'll do everything we can to hand our nation off to the next generation better than it was before," he said. Former Arkansas Gov, Mike Huckabee trailed, but told supporters he would campaign on. Texas Rep. Ron Paul was fifth, and last. Romney, who has spent millions of dollars of his personal fortune to run for the White House, also vowed to stay in the race. "At a time like this, America needs a president in the White House who has actually had a job in the real economy," he told supporters in St. Petersburg. Florida marked the end of one I ASSOCIATED PRESS phase of the campaign, the last in a series of single-state contests. The campaign goes national next week, with 21 states holding primaries and caucuses on Tuesday and 1,023 party convention delegates at stake. Returns from 73 percent of the state's precincts showed McCain, the Arizona senator, with 36 percent of the vote and Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts, with 31 percent. The victory was another step in one of the most remarkable political comebacks of recent times. McCain entered the race the front-runner, then found his campaign unraveling last summer as his stands in favor of the Iraq War and a controversial immigration bill proved unpopular. Campaign volunteer Mike Paradeise, Overland Park resident, reacts after republican presidential hopeful, former New City Mayor Rudy Gullani, spoke to the crowd after conceding the Florida Republican primary at his election headquarters in Orlando Tuesday. The war gradually became less of a concern after President Bush's decision to increase troop deployments began to produce results. McCain also sought to readjust his position on immigration. By the time of the New Hampshire primary, he was primed for victory, and got it. He won the South Carolina primary last week, taking first place in the state that had snuffed out his presidential hopes in 2000. ELECTION 2008 ASSOCIATED PRESS Clinton dominates Sunshine State But Clinton promptly declared it a welcome victory. DAVIE, Fla. — Hillary Rodham Clinton won the Florida Democratic primary Tuesday night, an event that drew no campaigning by any of her presidential rivals and awarded no delegates to the winner. The New York senator, fresh off her lopsided loss to Barack Obama in last weekend's South Carolina primary, arranged a rally in the state as the polls were closing, an evident attempt to gain campaign momentum. She and Obama collide next week in a coast-to-coast competition for delegates across 22 states. Last year, the national party stripped Florida of its delegates as punishment for moving its primary ahead of Feb. 5 and the candidates pledged to bypass the state. At stake Tuesday were 185 delegates. It is expected that the eventual nominee will try to seat delegates from Florida and Michigan, reversing the Democratic National Committee's punishment. "This has been a record turnout because Floridians wanted their voices to be heard. I promise you I will do everything I can to make sure not only are Florida's Democratic delegates seated but Florida is in the winning column for the Democrats in 2008," she said. 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"I wouldn't want you to get shot." Wood was campaigning for Republican presidential candidate Paul in South Carolina over winter break, and continued to canvass despite saying a gun was pulled on another campaigner in Iowa. Wood was one of four KU students who campaigned in iowa the last week of December, and one of two to later continue on to South Carolina in early January. These students were involved in a presidential campaign that is largely grassroots. Adam Wood walked from door to door, each slamming in his face. He was in a far away state, yet every person in the Botany Woods suburb of South Carolina seemed to hate him. The police were called, and an officer motioned for Wood, Lawrence junior, to come have a chat. Adam Wood, Lawrence junior, shows his support for Republican candidate Ron Paul. Wood was one of four KU students to travel to Iowa and one of two KU students to campaign in South Carolina. Matt Hurd, oakley senior, who also campaigned for Paul in Iowa. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The police officer told Wood he needed a solicitor's license to canvass for Ron Paul, and Wood politely denied the statement. The police officer thought carefully then gave his reply. said he liked Paul's economic plan. Paul has spoken out against the Federal Reserve, and also voted against the Iraq War and Patriot Act as a Texas representative. Hurd said his message has been consistent throughout the campaign and for the last 20 years. "People have been able to see his message," Hurd said. "Even if he doesn't win, he's gotten the issues out there." Paul's campaign wouldn't have been possible without the Internet, Hurd said. Will Stewart, Whittier, Calif., senior and another campaigner for Paul in Iowa, said another the grassroots campaign was so large was because the media had not covered Paul. He said Paul's message appealed to both young and old. "People who have never seen the point of voting are coming out in droves." Stewart said. Stewart said many Paul supporters believe he's the only candidate who follows the Constitution today and votes in the House of Representatives accordingly. Colin Barnes, Overland Park sophomore, who also campaigned for Paul in Iowa, said Paul is one of the only candidates standing up for the civil liberties promised in the Constitution. Barnes continued on to the South Carolina primary after returning home from Iowa. Wood said that he and Barnes were disappointed with Paul's poor showing in Iowa, where he received 10 percent of the Republican vote. After driving home from Iowa, the two slept for part of the day and then drove the 20 hours to South Carolina, where they spent another ten days campaigning. Jeff Frazee, the national youth coordinator for Paul's campaign, said students came to Iowa from all across the country to campaign for Paul. He said that during a two-week period in Iowa before the state's primaries, more than 300 students went door to door and made phone calls for Ron Paul. Wood said some came from other countries, including New Zealand and Canada. Frazee said at least 40 college students campaigned for Ron Paul in South Carolina. He said that 20 percent of the people in the 18-30 age voting bracket voted for Ron Paul. "Young people are definitely the lifeblood of our campaign," Frazee said. Edited by Patrick De Oliveira HAWK to MPH Attention Tradition Keepers! You can now access the KU Alumni Directory online and network with alumni through the Hawk to Hawk mentoring program! Tradition Keeper members can use the online directory to network with alumni and learn more about their profession. Go to www.kualumni.org/ hawktohawk for tips on how to use the Hawk to Hawk mentoring program. If you are not a Tradition Keeper member, you can still join! 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PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Obama shouted Obama's slogan, "Yes we can!" while the campaign's theme song, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" by Stevie Wonder, blared as Obama walked off the stage. Jon Goering/KANSAN "He has a sincerity in his voice that's really refreshing," said Ryan Hand, Lee Summit, Mo., junior. "He just has a command in his voice that can encourage people to start stepping forward and to change things." Obama visited his mother's hometown, El Dorado, yesterday afternoon before stopping off at the Municipal Auditorium Exhibition Hall in Kansas City, Mo. College students, children and baby boomers joined forces at the hall to show their support for the presidential hopeful. Obama, a senator from Illinois, used the opportunity to discuss his platform and to reach out specifically to the area's college students. Obama said he would give college students $4,000 a year for tuition, but students would have to do an unnamed amount of community service in return. Obama said students could complete their community service through long-term commitments like the Peace Corps or through commitments such as serving food at a soup kitchen. "We will invest in you, and you will invest in America," Obama said. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius openly supported Obama for the first time at yesterday's events. She said she supported Obama because of his effort to get more students involved with politics. "It's not only good for the campaign, it's good for America," Sebelius said. In his speech, Obama also denied allegations that he had Islamic extremist connections. "I've been a member of the same church for 20 years," Obama said. "I've been praising Jesus in that church. When I open up the Senate I pledge allegiance to the flag, and to the Republic, for which it stands, one nation under God." He also said he was not running for president because of a long-held ambition, but because the American dream was slowly slipping away and he hoped to restore it. Obama also did not waste the opportunity to remind voters that he opposed the war in Iraq from the start. "I will end this war," Obama said. "It not only want to end this mindset, I want to end the mindset that got us in the war." Obama said that unlike the Bush administration, he would lead the United States with diplomacy. BEWARE OF THE DOME Sports Dome Est. 1993 Buy 1 hat, Get an additional hat for 25% off 1000 Massachusetts "I want to go before the world community and say, 'America is back." Obama said. No matter what happened in the elections, Obama said, he could promise voters that no one from the kansan.com Bush administration would be on the ballot. Read reporter Francesca Chambers' blog on covering Obama's speech and view Jon Goering's photo gallery of the event online. "My cousin Dick Cheney's name will not be on the ballot," Obama said jokingly about the recent discovery that he and Cheney are eight cousins. "When they do these genealogical surveys you are hoping you are related to somebody cool, like Paul Revere. But Cheney? That's just embarrassed." Many KU students, including Hand, skipped class to attend Obama's "Stand for Change" event. Tyler Anderson, New York senior, said he and Hand waited outside for about two hours before they were admitted into the hall. He said the wait to see Obama was worth it, though. He sent a message to people who Hand said he was unsure whether he would vote for Obama in the election, but that Obama made some compelling statements. called him a hope peddler or naive. He said he knew it was going to be hard to provide health care to every person in America, but that hope is what ended slavery and earned women the right to vote. speech confirmed her vote. She said his dedication to the genocide in Darfur was moving. "That's a really big issue for me because I have some family that lives over there," Arthur said. "It's so heartbreaking. When he said something about helping out Darfur and AIDS, that was pretty great." Katie Arthur, Owasso, Okla, freshman, said she had already considered voting for Obama, but his Megan Do, Wichita freshman, said she had been an Obama supporter since 2004 when Obama was elected to the Senate. Do was standing in the front row at the rally and shook Obama's hand. "It was amazing." Do said. "I honestly thought, 'This is going to be the next president of the United States.'" Edited by Matt Hirschfeld POLITICS endorses Barack Obama EL DORADO — Democrat Barack Obama intensified a serious effort Tuesday to win what has been a safe Republican state and picked up Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' endorsement for his White House bid. Hundreds of cheering supporters braved blowing snow and frigid temperatures to crowd into a gymnasium at Butler Community College to see Obama, one week before Kansas' presidential caucuses. The city fire marshal estimated 1,900 people were in the gym and about 400 more were in overflow areas in other buildings. He began his speech by declaring: "We're among friends here. We're family." He said he could talk about making politics less divisive because of his personal experiences. "It's a story that began here in El Dorado," he said. Democratic presidential candidates long had sought Sebelius' backing in a state that George W. Bush carried by large margins in the 2000 and 2004 elections. No Democratic nominee for the White House has won Kansas' electoral votes since 1964, but Sebelius has won two terms and prospered politically. Associated Press Tonight... GAMENIGHT Watch Kansas play ...only at THE HAWK $1 ALMOST ANYTHING THURSDAY $2 Double Wells $1 14 oz. Draws 1/2 off Martinis Jayhawk CAFE LAWRENCE 1340 Ohio 843-9273 WWW.JAYHAWKCAFE.COM lan fin [Image] Obama chats with Gov. Kathleen Sebelius during his rally in Kansas City, Mo. Tuesday night. YOU ABE & JAKE'S GIRL! for Abe & Jake's advertisements visit KANSAN.COM for more info SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO TO KANSAN.COM GET FRIENDS TO VOTE FOR YOU BE THE MOST ENVIED GIRL ON CAMPUS! KANSAN 2008 SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WOMEN'S GAMEDAY PAGE 6B WWW.KANSAN.COM 14 CENTERS READY FOR BATTLE PAGE 3B WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 RIVALRY PAGE 1B The birds and the Beas' B Kansas hopes to stomp Kansas State at Manhattan tonight, continuing the 25-year-long winning streak against the Wildcats. The last time the Jav Hawks lost in Manhattan was in 1983, before any of the current Kansers played here. Kansas' focus rests on game not on streak BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com All you have to do is mention two words: the streak. Kansas and Kansas State basketball fans know exactly what they mean. Kansas has won 24 consecutive basketball games in Manhattan, including 19 straight at Bramlage Coliseum. For Kansas fans, the streak is a source of pride — an opportunity to stick out their chests and boast to their K-State friends. For K-State fans, the streak is a source of humiliation — a dreary reminder of the general futility of K-State's basketball program during the last 25 years. But if you mention the streak to Kansas coach Bill Self, you get a starkly different reaction. Self and his players, well, they just don't care. "I don't need to address that because they don't have anything to do with it," Self said. "They could care less about it. It's something that the media and fans make a big deal about it." In 1983, the last time Kansas lost in Manhattan, "Return of the Jedi" was the number one movie at the box office. Michael Jackson's album "Thriller" was number one on the Billboard music charts. More importantly, not a single member of the Kansas basketball team was ever alive. Maybe that's why senior forward Darnell Jackson — who was born more than two years after the streak began — said Kansas' players didn't feel any added pressure to continue the streak. "We are not worried about anything like that. We're just worrying about the next day, the next game." Jackson said. "I don't think there is pressure on anybody." "Not really many people have talked about it," Aldrich said. "We just really take it game by game." Freshman forward Cole Aldrich has never even played in a game against K-State. His teammates have prepped him about playing the Wildcats, but not about the streak. Kansas' players may not be stressing about upholding the streak, but senior guard Russell Robinson thinks that K-State players will be thinking about it. words came last summer. "We're gonna beat "I think it would mean more to them than us right now," Robinson said. K-State's two leading scorers — freshmen Michael Beasley and Bill Walker — have both guaranteed that the streak would end this season. Walker made his declaration at Big 12 Media Day in October. Beasley's words come KU at home. We're gonna beat 'em at their house. We're gonna beat 'em in Africa," Beasley said. "Wherever we play, we're gonna beat 'em." If Beasley can keep good on his word, he'll First-year Kansas State coach Frank Martin stood by Beasley's comments during his Big 12 conference call on Monday. "Mike said what he felt in his heart," Martin said. "It's what he believes. He didn't come here to lose to Kansas. SEE BRAMLAGE ON PAGE 4B er. "We're gonna beat e. n d. re er. "We're gonna beat e. m d. e're Aldrick "He's p Arthur added. The player the Michael Beasl might not h they re to Beasley presents real threat BY MARK DENT mdent@kansan.com So this is how Kansas players view the enemy. "Were buddies," Cole Aldrich said. "He's pretty cool" Darrell Arthur added. The player they're talking about it is Michael Beasley, and Aldrich and Arthur might not have those same feelings after they go against him and Kansas State tonight at 7. Beasley's the best freshman in the country this year, maybe the best freshman ever. He's recorded a double-double of points and rebounds in every game except one. He's probably going to be the No. 1 pick in June's NBA Draft. He's as big of a celebrity as is possible in Manhattan but still tells media all he needs in life is a bowl of macaroni and cheese. The Jayhawks will have to stop, or at least contain, the talented and sometimes goofy freshman to keep their undefeated record and win for the 25th time in a row in Manhattan. It won't be easy. Beasley does everything. He shoots. He posts up. He blocks. He rebounds. All of those strengths have earned him monster stats this season. Beasley is averaging 25.3 points, 12.7 boards, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 steals. He's shooting 56 percent from the field and 38 percent from the three-point line. Junior guard Brandon Rush watches Beasley all the time on TV. He seen how good he is. "He does it all," Rush said. But he can be stopped. Xavier held Beasley to just five points in a December loss. The first step to containing Beasley is not letting him get the ball. The guards have to be active to do that. Rush, Russell Robinson and Mario Chalmers form one of the best defensive backcourts in the country. Together, they have 120 steals on the year. If they can pressure K-State guards Jacob Pullen, Clent Stewart, Blake Young and forward Bill Walker, the Wildcats will have trouble passing the ball down low to Beasley and will force Beasley to come out further on the perimeter. "That's a big key," Kansas coach Bill Self SEE BEASLEY ON PAGE 4B COMMENTARY Cats need to live up to guarantees Have you heard? The Kansas State Wildcats are now in the guaranteeing business. Over the course of the offseason, Michael Beasley and Bill Walker, both probably spending the last months of their lives in Manhappin', both predicted a season sweep of the Jayhawks. Of course you've heard. These preposterous guarantees are as much a fabric of professional and collegiate athletics as game balls and referees. Additionally, they garner as much attention as Dick Vitale with a megaphone. Silly Wildcats. My guess is these prognostications go as well as Steelers safety Anthony Smith's guarantee that his team would beat the Patriots (who still haven't lost this season), Jon Kitna's guarantee that the Lions would win more than 10 games this year (they finished the season on a 1-7 swoon and were victorious seven times total) or the old George Bush's guarantee that there would be no new taxes (let's just move on). Beasley upped the ante, taking his guar- antee across continental boundaries: "We're gonna beat KU at home. We're gonna beat 'em at their house. We're gonna beat 'em in Africa. Wherever we play we're gonna beat 'em." Walker said at the Big 12 Media Day: "I'll predict it. I'm not scared to say it. I'm a man. I can live up to my words. I'm saying we'll beat them. Both places (Lawrence and Manhattan)." BY THOR NYSTROM TNYSTROM@KANSAN.COM In the tradition of hyperbolic, obnoxious guarantees, I have a few of my own: every game these two teams play this year will be in the continental United States, the Hawks will not lose two games to the Cats this year and both Walker and Beasley will feel privately foolish for prodding a beast that wasn't sleeping—Kansas, after all, is undefeated and ranked second in the nation. Look, I'm not saying the Wildcats can't beat the Jayhawks tonight. If the two prognosticators fill the hoop as well as they flap their gums, K-State will have a chance. I'm saying it probably would have behooved the pair to take a history lesson. The Wildcats haven't beaten the Jayhawks on their home floor since 1983. A loss tonight would be their 25th consecutive in Manhattan. There isn't one player on either roster that was alive the last time the Purple successfully defended their home court against the Crimson and Blue. KAN 2 BEARLEY It's been the same 25 years since the Wildcats defeated the Jayhawks twice in the same season, although the 1982-83 Kansas ASSOCIATED PRESS Kansas State's Dominique Sutton, left, blocks a shot in an 82-57 Wilford victory Saturday. The Cats may not have such an easy time against the Jayhawks, but that hasn't stopped them from guaranteeing victory. quad stunk (I think I wasn't alive then, either). Ted Owens "led" that team to a 13-16 record and was promptly fired. The rest of the Big 8 had fun at the Jayhawks' expense that year, as well—Kansas was 4-10 in-conference. This year's Kansas team does not have COMMENTARY Winter break benefits Cats K-State columnist remains hopeful for her team Editor's note: Wendy Haun is Kansas State Collegian co-sports editor. The Collegian and Kansan columnist Travis Robinett swapped columns for today's paper. I'm confused. What team am I covering again? I certainly don't recognize this K-State basketball team. To say they did a lot of growing up while the students were home for break is somewhat of an understatement. It's like they went from toddlers to applying for their driver's licenses in three weeks. Suddenly, when a triple-t team is thrown on Michael Beasley, the team doesn't panic and run for the hills. If their offensive scheme completely breaks down (see the last five seconds of the Oklahoma game), they think clearly and actually make a worthwhile play. I'm not saying this team hasn't made mistakes or acted like freshmen since the winter break. But there's something magical in the air whenever they step onto the court at Bramlage Coliseum. The fans have been coming out in droves to support their team and, trust me, it has helped. If the fans honestly don't think they are affecting the final score, they should think back to the Texas &M game, when the raucous SEE NYSTROM ON PAGE 4B BY WENDY HAUN SPORTS@SPUB.KSU.EDU 1 purple mass thoroughly rattled the Aggies right out of their No. 10 ranking. Not only has the team grown up, but the coach has as well. Frank Martin has been coaching better now and his team of assistants has done an excellent job of developing schemes to play to the team's strengths. They have put together a starting lineup of Client Stewart, Blake Young, Andre Gilbert, Bill Walker and Michael Beasley. This lineup has a 6-1 record so far this season. Martin has also been smarter with his substitutions. He's seen the play of Darren Kent gradually improve, so he has been getting increasing minutes of play. Both Gilbert and Jacob Pullen stepped up and are being rewarded accordingly. Although Dominique Sutton has not made a sig- ] SEE HAUN ON PAGE 4B 2B SPORTS --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 sports trivia The player wears Prada Q: How many times has the Kansas State basketball team beaten an opponent ranked in the top five in the last 50 years? A: Nine times. The last time the Wildcats beat a top five team was on January 17, 1994, when they beat the Jayhawks 64-63 at Allen Fieldhouse. —Kansas State Basketball Media Guide sports fact of the day Kansas State is 2-12 all-time against top-ranked teams. In addition to 1994's victory against Kansas, Kansas State also beat Missouri in 1990 when the Tigers were slotted in the top spot. sports quote Kansas State Basketball Media Guide "Do you think Darrell Arthur is going to become a better player because of what Michael says? Is Kansas going to be a better team? Do you think that's going to make them any better?" -Kansas State coach Frank Martin regarding freshman forward Michael Beasley's guaranteed victory calendar TODAY Men's Basketball vs. Kansas State, 7 p.m., Manhattan Women's Basketball vs. Oklahoma, 7 p.m., Norman, Okla. photos wanted Would you like to see yourself in the sports section of The Kansan? FedEx ORANGE BOO Send pictures of you and your friends playing sports or at sporting events to photoj@ kansan.com for an opportunity to be in the newspaper. Make sure to send the names, hometowns and year in school for all the people in your photos. 39 The New York Giants' Madison Hedgecock sports a pair of red high heels during media day at University of Phoenix Stadium, the site of Super Bowl XLIII, in Glendale, Ariz., on Tuesday. ASSOCIATED PRESS GOLF PGA players submit to drug testing SAN DIEGO — Torrey Pines turned out to be a real wake-up call. And that was before Tiger Woods teed off. Some players were overwhelmed, nervous, even a little scared. Others were frustrated. Most of them were deeply concerned about the future of golf, perhaps not grasping the magnitude of what lies ahead. In morning and afternoon sessions last week at the Buick Invitational, more than 100 players filed into a white tent for a mandatory meeting on the PGA Tour's new anti-doping policy. Drug experts have been available since the Sony Open. The tour doesn't release attendance figures for such voluntary visits, but it's a safe bet these guys had more interest in Pro V1s than TUEs (therapeutic use exemptions). "He's going to have a hard time getting off my property without a bullet in his (behind)." That might have changed last Tuesday. "He's going to have a hard time getting off my property without a bullet in his (behind)." Lickliter said. restroom to watch him drop his pants and lift his shirt to make sure he didn't have a urine sample taped to his side. And when it was mentioned that "anywhere" could include coming to a player's house, Frank Lickliter suggested in so many words that the drug official bring a warrant. Lickliter doesn't understand why the tour adopted WADA guidelines for golf, noting that Vick's Vapor Inhaler is prohibited. FRANK LICKLITER PGA player Even more disturbing was the process of random testing, which could happen anytime and anywhere. PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem was at the helm, joined by two staff attorneys and three outside advisors. One of them was a top expert on the World Anti-Doping Agency list, which the tour used as a guide for its policy and procedures. Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger was indignant over having a "collector" accompany him into the "If I use Vick's nasal spray three times, they can kick me off the tour forever," Lickliter said. "Now, do you think Vick's nasal spray is helping me compete out here? Half the stuff they're testing for doesn't help golfers. 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Missouri head coach Mike Anderson suspended five players indefinitely Tuesday after a weekend brawl left senior guard Stefan Hennah, the team's top scorer, with a broken jaw. The incident is the latest in a string of off-court violence or misconduct since Anderson was hindered less than two years ago. ASSOCIATED PRESS COLLEGE BASKETBALL Tigers no longer on the prowl Five Missouri basketball players suspended after fight T. C. Benson ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBIA, Mo. — Three days after a weekend altercation left his top scorer with a broken jaw, Missouri basketball coach Mike Anderson has suspended five players indefinitely. In a statement from the university, Anderson declined to indicate the reason for the discipline, calling the infractions a violation of team rules. But the move comes as Columbia police verified Tuesday that several teammates were with senior guard Stefhon Hannah when he was attacked outside the downtown nightclub Athena early Sunday morning. The injury could cause Hannah to miss the rest of the season. Suspended from Wednesday's home game against Nebraska, and possibly beyond, are senior guard Jason Horton and forwards Marshall Brown, Darryl Butterfield and Leo Lyons. Butterfield and Brown also are seniors; Lyons is a junior. Each is either a starter or a key reserve. Hannah, who returned home to Chicago after surgery, also is suspended. "I am very disappointed in the actions of these young men," Anderson said. "We have defined team rules and when those rules aren't followed, our guys must be held accountable for their actions." Anderson implemented what he called a "zero-tolerance" policy after junior forward DeMarre Carroll — his nephew — was shot in the ankle outside another Columbia nightclub over the summer. Police said Carroll was a bystander trying to break up a fight. Along with the injuries suffered by Hannah and Carroll, three other Tiger players have been involved in off-court violence or misconduct since Anderson was hired less than two years ago. One of those was Butterfield, who was arrested on charges of third-degree domestic assault for allegedly punching an ex-girlfriend. He was suspended before the season started but was reinstated after missing one exhibition game and an intrasquad scrimmage. Butterfield has since pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of disturbing the peace, a misdemeanor, and was given a six-month suspended sentence and two years of probation. He also was ordered to attend 20 hours of anger management classes. Kalen Grimes, the school's leading rebounder and starting center last season, was dismissed from the team after being arrested for hitting a man in the face with the butt of a shotgun in St. Louis in July. And last February, reserve guard Mike Anderson Jr., the coach's son, was suspended from the team after a The club's owner did not return telephone message seeking comment. drunken -driving arrest but was later reinstated Police said that 20 to 30 people were outside the nightclub when they arrived after the assault, but that none of the observers provided any details about the fight. Hannah told police he was hit by an unknown object by at least one person he could not identify. Athena, which has been open for about four years, also is a popular hangout for Missouri athletes. Lyons and Missouri football safety William Moore, who are rap musicians, have performed there. 10000 THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 SPORTS 3B COMMENTARY It's the Royals' turn for a turnaround BY TYLER PASSMORE TPASSMORE @ KANSAN.COM The Kansas City Royals want to build off its 69-93 record from last year and become one of the stories that have ever been so prominent in the vast array of teams in their division. One of the teams the Royals is trying to chase down is also a team it is trying to resemble. With the power and depth of the American League Central on the rise, the Kansas City Royals may be a team to add to this force in 2008. The Detroit Tigers finished the 2005 season with a record of 71-91. The following year, the youth they had been developing came through with key offseason additions as the Tigers went 95-67. This was a feel-good story that would soon be overshadowed. The Cleveland Indians finished Another reason is the Royals' increase in the payroll. The Royals are spending more money and acquiring bigger name players. One of the most notable for 2008 is outfielder Jose Guillen. 2006 with a record of 78-84. The following season the Indians went on a tear and finished 96-66. This was all following a World Series Championship victory by the Chicago White Sox in 2005, in which the White Sox posted a record of 99-63, bettering its record the year before at 83-79. Catch my optimism? While this may not be the formula that the Kansas City Royals will use to win an ALCS title in 2008, it is a reason for Royals fans to get excited and back their team. The pieces are starting to fall into place and the road ahead is still a steep one. For Royals fans who are sick of the dismal outcomes of past seasons, it is OK to have excitement as the year approaches. In all indications, it's our turn, right? The Royals' 2008 infield will feature some bright young stars and the possibility of a breakout season. Two of those players are third baseman Alex Gordon and designated hitter and first baseman Billy Butler. While Gordon struggled early in 2007, he showed toward the end of the year the reason the Royals drafted him so high. Butler, meanwhile, carne up hitting the ball very well, but his fielding blunders limited his play. The Royals will look to use these two as cornerstones as it continues to develop young players on the rise, such as Tony Pena Jr., Joey Gathright, Luke Hochevar and Zach Greinake. These are some players that Royals fans should get familiar with, because these players will decide the Royals' future during and after the upcoming season. Edited by Matt Hirschfeld Andy Pettitte to discuss steroid use MLB NY ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — A lawyer for Andy Pettitte's former personal trainer said Tuesday he believes the pitcher will tell Congress he discussed human growth hormone with Roger Clemens between the 2001 and 2002 seasons. ASSOCIATED PR. Andy Pettitt, New York Yankees pitcher, is involved in baseball's steroids scandal. Earl Ward, one of trainer Brian McNamee's lawyers, said Pettitt would probably testify before Congress about discussing human growth hormone with Roger Clemens between the 2001 and 2002 seasons. ASSOCIATED PRESS The lawyer, Earl Ward, said Pettit talked about HGH with trainer Brian McNamee following a conversation with Clemens, who has denied that he used HGH or steroids. McNamee worked with both Clemens and Pettit. "We're hopeful based on Andy's reputation that he will corroborate Brian's statements with regard to Roger." Ward said in a telephone interview. Pettitite's meeting with a congressional committee investigating drug use in baseball was postponed until Monday. He originally was slated to appear for a deposition or transcribed interview Wednesday but the date was changed Tuesday by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. McNamee said in last month's Mitchell Report that he injected Clemens at least 16 times with steroids or HGH in 1998, 2000 and 2001. He said he injected Pettitte two to four times with HGH. Pettitte admitted two days after the Mitchell Report was released that he tried HGH for two days in 2002 — before it was banned by players and owners. Ward said the discussion he was referring to occurred at Clemens' house. "Based on what we know, there was a situation where Andy was speaking to Roger in Brian's presence, then Andy came over to Brian and essentially said, 'Why didn't you tell me about this stuff?' He referred to HGH," Ward said. "Brian discouraged him and then several months later, when he (Pettitte) got injured, he came back and asked Brian about it, and that's when Brian injected him. We believe that based on the "Roger Clemens' remarkable success as a pitcher has everything to do with his extraordinary work ethic and his innate abilities, and nothing to do with HGH or steroids." Breuer said in a statement. "Let me be clear: Roger Clemens never took HGH and he never took steroids." The delay of Pettitt's deposition or transcribed interview was "There are a number of conversations where Pettite and Brian talked about Clemens' use. I think there is everything to believe Pettite is not a liar." fact that Andy came to Brian and asked him about HGH, it was Roger who told Andy about HGH and that's why he asked Brian about it." Jay Reisinger, Pettitte's lawyer, would not discuss what Pettitte would say. Lanny Breuer, Clemens' new lawyer, said the seven-time Cy Young Award winner stood by his denials. "Pettitte is certainly going to tell the truth and if he tells the truth everything will be fine." "Pettitte is certainly going to tell the truth and if he tells the truth everything will be fine." Emery said. Richard Emery, another lawyer for McNamee, said his client and Pettitt also discussed steroids use by Clemens. RICHARD EMERY Lawyer for trainer Brian McNamee the latest switch in the schedule of meetings between witnesses and staff before the Feb. 13 hearing. "Just a mutually agreeable postponement," said Keith Ausbrook, Republican general counsel for the committee "Mr. Pettitte is cooperating voluntarily with the committee, and we look forward to his testimony on Monday," panel chairman Henry Waxman and ranking Republican Tom Davis said in a joint statement. "We appreciate Mr. Pettitte's willingness to assist the committee." Also asked to appear at next month's hearing are Clemens, McNamee, former Yankees second baseman Chuck Knoblauch, and former New York Mets clubhouse employee Kirk Radomski. "It give us a little more time to prepare and gives him a little more time to prepare." Clemens is to follow Feb. 5, with McNamee down for Feb. 7, and Radomski on Feb. 12 - pending further changes to a repeatedly shuffled schedule. McNamee told Mitchell he acquired HGH from Radomski for Knoblauch in 2001, and that he injected the player with it. Knoblauch's major league career ended in 2002. Knoblauch now is scheduled for Friday and would be the first of the five Feb. 13 witnesses to provide a deposition or transcribed interview. Letters sent by Waxman and Davis to Clemens, Pettitte and Knoblauch on Jan. 16, requesting their appearances both at the hearing and a prehearing meeting, said: "The committee asks that you provide testimony about allegations in Senator George Mitchell's report ... that you and other Major League Baseball players used performance enhancing drugs during your professional baseball career." Clemens, Pettitte and Knoblauch were among more than 80 players named in the Mitchell Report. He agreed to appear after a subpoena was issued. Radomski pleaded guilty in April to federal felony charges of distributing steroids and laundering money, and is scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 8. The 35-year-old Pettitte has a 201-113 major league record and won four World Series championships with the Yankees. He also helped his hometown Houston Astros reach their first World Series. Pettite returned to the Yankees last season and went 15-9. This off-season, he put off retirement and agreed to a $16 million, one-year contract to play for the Yankees next season. Boogaard ready for Sooners WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ORLANDO 2 STATE KU BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com Krysten Booagard, freshman center, shoots in a game against Oklahoma State. Booagard said she was prepared to play the Sooners on tonight at Norman, OK, at 7. Jon Goering/Kansan file photo Not just Division I women's basketball, but all genders and all levels of collegiate basketball. Courtney Paris is the most dominant player in college basketball. On Sunday, Paris poured in 18 points and pulled down 14 rebounds in Oklahoma's 65-57 win over Georgia, for her 78th consecutive double-double. Athletics runs in the family of both players, as Paris father was an All-Pro for the San Francisco 49ers and Boogaard's brother is a left wing for the Minnesota Wild. While Boogaard's freshman campaign hasn't been nearly as successful as her counterparts' - Paris became the first player in NCAA history to collect 700 points, 500 rebounds and 100 blocks in a season - there has been a drastic improvement in her play from game one to the present. She has defined the center position in the Big 12 for the past three years, but in another year Paris will graduate. That means the door will be open for the next dominant Big 12 post player, and tonight's matchup between Paris and Kansas freshman center Krysten Boogaard could be a case of present versus future with respect to that title. At the beginning of the year, coach Bonnie Henrickson worked hard to rid Boogaard of her tendency to dribble in the post. Now she keeps the ball high and powers her way to the basket. Other areas of Boogaard's game have expanded as well, and they were on display in Saturday's loss to Texas A&M. In Kansas' first possession of the game, Boogaard caught a pass at the free throw line, put the ball on the floor and slipped past a defender for an easy bucket. On defense Boogaard recorded three blocks, one of them where she came in from halfway across the court. ly well," Henrickson said. "And I was anxious to see that, because every night in this league it's something different inside." Aggie coach Gary Blair decided to play behind Boogaard instead of fronting her, and after the game he admitted that she was too much to handle that way. "She dominated," Blair said. "She dominated my All-Big 12 center and she dominated my back up. This is the best five player I've seen since (Crystal) Kemp got out of here. This kid has a great future." "I thought she handled the speed, athleticism and strength really, real- That future is taking shape with every game she plays, but tonight's is of extra significance because Boogaard will see how she stacks up against the best center in the conference and in the country. It will actually be the second time the players square off, as both participated for their respective countries' junior national teams two years ago. Now the only thing to find out is when the future becomes the present. "It was really tough to play against her but I've improved since then and I feel that I can go up against her now," said Booqaard, the Regina, Saskatchewan native. —Edited by Russell Davies THE INDECISION TOUR GREG GIRALDO 2008 with special guest James Adomian as George W. Bush FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8 2008 7:30PM LIED CENTER FREE WITH SUA PSC $5 STUDENT TICKETS $7 GENERAL PUBLIC Tickets may be purchased in the SUA Box Office in the Kansas Union, or at 785.764.7469. Sponsored by KIA KFC suaevents.com 4B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 NYSTROM (CONTINUED FROM 1B) a similar deficiency in talent, to say the least. They needed extra motivation in the same way that Ron Prince needs another bowl-less season. I especially enjoyed the Jayhawks' reaction to the guarantees. Brandon Rush said they were just as stupid as Bob Huggins' proclamation that KSU would beat KU last year in Manhattan (the Jayhawks won 71-62). Darnell Jackson said Beasley would be in Africa by himself and Bill Self said it would be difficult to travel there. Darrell Arthur not so subly said Kevin Durant was better than Beasley. The Jayhawks are the older brother who holds his younger siblings head as he flaits away unsuccessfully. Frank Martin also offered an amusing take. After being apprised of his star player's proclamations, Martin empathically said he had no problem with them. Really, Frank? You lead a team whose success on its homecourt over the last quarter century against its most bitter rival has been worse than George W's approval rating from democrats. Now you are being led into battle against the 20-0 Jayhawks by the Kings of Unintentional Comedy. It doesn't concern you just a bit? Really? Look, I get it. Everyone wants to be Joe Namath and correctly predict that his or her team "shocks the world." I also know that the collected inferiority complex of the basketball program one hour west will cause people to say crazy things to garner a piece of the national attention that comes naturally to a successful program. Couple that with the fact that both Walker and Beasley, a pair who bought a false bill of goods from Bob Huggins, have one foot out the door to the NBA already, and I probably could have correctly guaranteed that these guarantees would be made. If they lose tonight, it's likely that neither player will be around to see the streak continue into the future. It won't even be a Little Apple in their eyes. Edited by Jared Duncan HAUN (CONTINUED FROM 1B) I guess what is so confusing to me is that I don't recall there being a K-State team in the recent past who has not hit the panic button multiple times going down the stretch when the game is close. For every three-point shot the other team makes, Walker or Stewart will step right up and down another one. When Beasley gets a few fouls and is taken from the game and replaced with Kent, someone on the floor still finds a way to score while doing everything they can to limit nificant impact on the scoreboard yet, he's only been practicing with the team for a month. With a little time, I can see him making a viable contribution to the team. the other team. When the other team ties the game with less than five seconds left, Beasley just does his thing; he steps right up to the plate and lays the ball in to stun a crowd of Sooners on their home turf. Not only is this team playing cool and confident, but they are also playing smart. They have enough experience under their belt now that they can read screens, see defensive schematics and are quick to change from one defense to another. Even better, they are a true joy to watch. During the second half of the Texas A&M game, you could see them out there having fun. They were smiling, trying BRAMLAGE (CONTINUED FROM 1B) things they hadn't before, doing fun passes and working hard together. They were a team and — even better — they were a team who proved they could come together when it really mattered. Even if Texas A&M was overrated, it doesn't matter. K-State's 20-point victory over them still opened a lot of eyes. I almost don't want this basketball season to end. It's been a real joy to watch these guys play together. Whether they play together for four years or whether they cut their losses and take off to the NBA, I'll say this for them: it's been an enjoyable season so far. —Edited by Madeline Hyden have done something that no K State player has done in 25 years. some of the games have been close, like Kansas' 64-63 victory in 1998. And some have been blow-outs, like Kansas' 85-57 victory in Manhattan in 1990. But every time, Kansas has found a way to survive. So while Kansas players have downplayed the streak's importance, Robinson admitted that he doesn't want to go down in history as the team that finally lost in Manhattan. "We just try to maintain it and just win the next game, and that's all you can do. Hopefully we're not the team to lose it," Robinson said. - Edited by Jared Duncan BIG 12 Tony Temple leaves Missouri BY TROY SCHULTE ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBIA, Mo. — It turns out Tony Temple's career at Missouri is, in fact, over. Temple announced Tuesday he will give up on any further appeals for an extra year of eligibility and focus on readying himself for the NFL draft. "It's time to move on and focus on doing what I need to do to make a positive impression for the next level," Temple said in a statement released through the university. a freshman in 2004, carrying six times for 13 yards in a loss at Nebraska before injuring his Achilles' tendon. Because of the short stint, Missouri coach Gary Pinkel was hopeful he might be granted an extra year of eligibility. The request was turned down earlier this month by the Big 12. Temple has dropped his appeal to the NCAA. "It was worth a shot, but I don't want anyone spending any more time on it," Temple said. "Coach Pinkel and I decided before last season that we should approach the 2007 season like it was going to be my last, and Temple certainly went out on a high note, rushing for a Cotton Bowl record 281 yards and scoring four touchdowns in Missouri's 38-7 win over Arkansas on Jan. 1. The Tigers had one of their best seasons ever, finishing 12-2 and No.4 in the nation. I'm glad we did it that way." After rushing for 1,039 yards in 2007 Temple became the first Missouri running back to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark in more than one season. He rushed for 1,063 yards in 2006. His 2,552 career rushing yards rank sixth on the team's all-time list. BEASLEY (CONTINUED FROM 1B) said about guard play. "We need to do a good job of creating enough havoc where they don't get easy dishes into the post." But will it even matter if they push Beasley out to the perimeter? He may be less effective out there but only slightly. "He's going to catch the ball some at three feet," Self said, "and if he can't catch it there, he'll catch it at six. And if he can't catch it at six, he'll catch it at nine. He's just a really good player." With that kind of shooting range and versatility, Beasley will tire out whonever's guarding him. Self said Arthur, Jackson and Kaun would all probably take turns guarding Beasley. Arthur might be the best man for the job. He played with and against Beasley last summer at the USA U-19 tryouts. Beasley spent most of his free time in Arthur's room, and the two talented players bonded. Since then, they've gone separate ways on the basketball court. Beasley's turned into a force. Arthur still plays inconsistently. He only got one rebound against Iowa State just last week. Rush said that's not the Arthur he watches in practice every day. "He's just amazing," Rush said. "He scores nonstop. He's unstoppable." The aggressive Arthur has been on display lately. He's scored 18 and 16 points in the last two games. Rush thinks the matchup against Arthur's friend, Beasley, could elevate Arthur to a new level. Arthur sure hopes so. "I always believe in myself" he said. If Arthur, or anybody, can contain Beasley, the Jayhawks will have a much better opportunity to win, but even if Beasley gets his numbers, Kansas isn't finished. The Jayhawks weren't last year when they played Texas' Kevin Durant. Durant torched Kansas. Twice. He scored 37 in Allen Fieldhouse and put up the same number in the Big 12 Tournament championship. The Jayhawks won both games. They proved that a stronger team can offset a supremely talented player. It could happen just like that the other freshman Bill Walker's Averages 15.8 points 6.6 reboundss 25.9 minutes Rush on Walker: "He's a power player. I'm going to have my hands full if I have to guard him." tonight. Beasley might get his points. He might get his rebounds. 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Call Karen at 542-938 for more info. Now Hiring ALL POSITIONS Apply Within Now Hiring BORDER PATROL AGENT 3140 Iowa Street, #110 UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHIC UNION Jason's deli Apply online at www.borderpatrol.gov Call 1-888-376-6419 U. S. Customs and Border Protection Mission located U.S. Border Patrol PHP Web Programmer JOBS Immediate position available for full-time PHP Web Programmer at Absorbent, Ink. Must have experience with PHP and MySQL Great work environment, competence, proficiency with PHP, PigirmPage.com/jobe.programmer for job description or to apply online EOE. JOBS BARTENDING, UP TO $300/DAY NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, TRAINING PROVED, 800-965-6250 EXT 108 CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER Teacher's aides needed in classrooms 1- 6PM, Mon-Fri. Please apply at 205 N. Michigan, 785-841-2158. EOE City of Lawrence TU Maintenance CLASSIFIEDS@KANSAN.COM Park Maintenance Horticulture Laborer Golf Course Maintenance Forestry Laborer Building & Aquatic Maintenance Prairie Park Nature Center Building & Aquatic Maintenance ... Eagle Bend Golf Course Golf Cart Attendant Snack Bar Attendants Recreation Instruction Science Camp Counselors Adventure Camp Counselors Sports Officials JOBS Gymnastic Instructor Recreation Instructor Fitness Instructor Youth Baseball/Softball Umpires Adult Softball Umpires ... Dependable female needed to assist wheelchair user. Flexible hours. $9/hr. Please call 766-4394 Finance Utility Billing Clerk PLAY SPORTS! HAVE FUN! SAVE MONEY! Maine camp needs fun loving counselors to teach All land, adventure & water sports. ? Great summer! Call 888-844-808, apply; campedar.com 2008 Seasonal Jobs Marketing Applications are now being accepted for various Part-time and Full-time temporary seasonal positions with the City of Lawrence. 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For best consideration apply immediately by visiting: www.LawrenceCityJobs.org EOE M/F/D hawkchalk THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS 5B KANSANCLASSIFIEDS AUTO STUFF O JOBS LOST & FOUND ROOMMATE SUBLEASE FOR RENT PHONE 785.864.4358 SERVICES CHILD CARE ADMIT ONE TICKETS 2 TRAVEL HAWKCHALK.COM JOBS Seeking administrative assist. to work part-time until May, then move to our summer camp in MN to work full-time in the office. Room and board included. Individual with positive disposition and willingness to work hard, attention to detail, good phone skills, organized, good memory and a love of children. Call 865-1557 to apply or email cbwge@aol.com. Starts at $8/hr with potential for raises. Undercover Shoppers Earn up to $70 per day. Undercover Shoppers needed to judge retail and dining establishments EXP Not RE CALL 800-722-4791 Sitter needed Tues/Tuesday 7:15-12:15 to watch a almost 3 year old in my home while I attend classes. Will consider even if only avail one day call 979-2400 hwchalk.com/cobjs/73 Tectura Corporation - (AES) Applied Engineering Solutions - Wichita, Kansas - www.tectura.com/aes Recruiting for the following positions 2) Certification Engineer, one that has direct experience with airplane certification, issue resolution with the FAA, and a general understanding of FAR's and the interpretation of the regulations as applicable to airplane design. 1) Systems Engineer. one that has an understanding of airplane systems architecture, has demonstrated ability to lead design teams in requirements capture, risk identification/mitigation, process implementation, trade study implementation, as well as disciplined design review facilitation. We strongly prefer candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science. Aerospace or related field (or equivalence of degree) or experience or internship experience in either field. Please apply via email to: henryman@tectura.com work phone # 425 749 4569 JOBS Spring internships available in marketing, copy writing, public relations, web development and pre-production design. Get real world experience in a great work environment. Visit www.pilgrimimage.com/jobs to apply. Sun Resorts Tanning seeks part time sales staff. Apply in person at 15h and Kasold, formidable Tanoo. No phone calls. The Best Summer Job: Why hike in ouruck tack country, ride horses on our ruggedrails and breathe fresh mountain airall summer long? It comes with the job. Chailey Colorado Camps. A residentialwilderness camp for ages 9-17.Employment from 6/8/81 or extended opportunities. Call us at 1-800-Campfun, or visit out website at fun, or visit out website www.cheley.com CLASSIFIEDS@KANSAN.COM Tutors Wanted The Academic Achievement and Access Center is hiring more tutors for the Spring Semester (visit the Tutoring Services website for a list of courses where tutors are needed). Tutors must have excellent communication skills and have received a B or better in the courses that they wish to tutor (or in higher-level courses in the same discipline). If you meet these qualifications, go to www.tutoringku.edu or stop by 22 Strong Hall for more information about the application process. Two references required. Call 864-4064 with questions. EO/AA Attention College Students! We pay up to $75 per survey. www.GetPaidToThink.com Earn $800-$3200 a month to drive brand new cars with ads placed on them. www.AddCarClub.com Wanted, sitter for house and small dog. Must be responsible, reliable non-smoker. If interested please call 785-843-1002. The Language Across the Lifespan Lab is seeking 40 more research participants. Must be a native English speaker and 18-30 years of age. The project compares young and older adults' ability to do two things at once and takes about two hours to complete. Email ralynns@ku.edu to set up an appointment. MAKE A QUICK $20! NOWHIRING Apply today - Join our team! Educational Biofuel Sales Associate position Think Green. ZARCO We are looking for enthusiastic, eager and intelligent applicants Interested party must have ability to understand and communicate the importance of biofuels to our customers. Apply online at Zarco66.com! Wanted: Students with an interest in helping families with disabled individuals in the home and community setting. Afterschool, evening, and weekend hrs. $8hr. Contact Ken at Hands to help 832-2515 JOBS LOST & FOUND LOST - Silver Kodak camera, black case at the Ranch. Fri. Jan. 18. IRREPLACE-ABLE pics on mem card; if camera &/or card returned, no Q's asked. REWARD! (785)979-5915 hawkchalk.com/anouncements/33 FOR RENT Leasing for Summer & Fall 2,3 & 4 DDR apartments & townhouses. Walk-in closets, swimming pool, KU & Lawrence bus route, patio/balcony cats ok. Call 785-843-0011 or visit www.holiday-apts.com By stop Sat & 2-4pm & reserve your NEW condo. Lend on site Sat w/free credit reports. All new interior, ALL applications+W/D. Next to walking trails and bus route. From $79500 at 1506 W 25th ct. Oline of Realty Executives 766-0651 18BR 1BA Close to Campus! 1106 Louisiana. CA. CH. $455/plus plus utilities Please call Mark @ 785-766-6185 2 and 3 BRs, avail now and in Aug. For more info, visit www.lawrencepm.com or call (785) 832-7828. HIGHPOINTE APARTMENT HOME NOW LEASING FALL 2008! 1,2,3 BR. Available CALL TODAY! 841-8468 FOR RENT Come home to 749-1288 749-1288 Aberdeen 2300 Wakarusa Dr. & Apple Lane Close to KU on 15th - 1 & 2 Bedrooms Available • All electric, no gas bills • Great Floorplans • On KU bus route • Pets allowed in select units 1 Bedrooms starting at only $465 2 BR Duplex Quit, clean, no smoking, W/D, 19th & Naislmith Area. Lease $600/mo. 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All amenities. rainbowwork@yahoo.com 785-842-6818 FOR RENT Avail in Aug or June, 4 BR 3 BA, near KU, Great condition, W/D, DW, CA/CH, new carpet & tile, appliances 785-841-3849. Beautiful 2, 3 & 4 BR homes. Available immediately. We love pets. Call for details. 816-729-7513 Before you rent check out lawrencercentals.com No pets. Call 785-843-4798 Welcome back students! Brand new 10 BR house ready for Aug. lease. Other houses available for May. Close to Downtown/KU Campus. Call 816.866.8868 for more info. Eddingham Place Architecture 785-841-3444 BEST HOTEL 2014 • Close to Campus • Pool and Exercise • On Bus Ride Quail Creek CAFE & BREWERY 100 S. 23RD ST. 1950 W. 23RD ST. 754-813-4360 * Tool and Exercise Excelsior * Various Floor Plants * Next to Alvamar Golf * Westside Location 1. a. Enjoy beautiful parks like settings both complexes offer! One Block, Priceless... 939 Indiana Need 12 KU football fans & you! 13 BR, 6 full baths, 4 Laundry rooms, Decks, Private parking, Large entertainment room. One block from stadium. 936 Illinois 8 BR One block from KU football, 3 bath, 2 W/D. Spacious main living area, Back deck, Private parking. Rent for August 19. Rent for August'08 424. 0246 Sunrise Village 660 Gateway Ct. 3 & 4 bedroom townhomes Second Wind Second Wind Love where you live!! Sunrise Village & Sunrise Place Newly Remodeled Lawrence Luxury Very Spacious, up to 1500 sq. ft! Half off Deposit! Up to $400 Free Rent! Located on KU Bus Route, Pool, Tennis, and some with Paid Internet Rent Now! • $ 855 - $920 at Sunrise Village • $520 - $720 at Sunrise Place Sunrise Place 837 Michigan St. 2 bedroom townhomes and apartments Sunrise Apartments www.sunrisepartments.com Call us at 841-8400 FOR RENT Nice 3 BR 1.5 BA townhouse at 1444 Brighton Cir. with W/d, Garage, $780/mo. 1st mo 12 off. 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KU Bus route Close to shopping and restaurants Call Kevin (785) 200-3338 hawkcahi.com/housing/368 1 roommate needed IMEDIATELY to seabate to end of July$j$15m$i$ with High Speed internet, Washer/Dryer, air cond. Water. Rent/Electricity is PAID for krimeu@ku.edu. hawkchalk.com/housing/370 28R 1BA, in northwinds Apts. Avail NOW, WD. Move-in Special! Jan rent pd. Rent reduced! $580/mo. 785-842-1943 9th & Indiana close to campus. Available immediately. 1000 sq ft. 3 bed 2 bath. Includes major appliances. Washer/dryer. Parking in back. Call Kyle: 316-990-4246 hawchalk.com/housing/378 Highpoint apartment sublease 1 bedroom 365 a month. Basketball, Gym, Bus Route,Pets Allowed. Call Dustin 218.2807 This room is available ASAP, hawkchalk-commhousing/366 Roommate needed in nice 2-br place. $325 rent + 1/2 utilities, wdw, dw, and storage space. Call Derek at 913-693-660 hawkcahk/housecom/housing73 Roommate needed! Free rent for Feb. Located @ Hawks Pointe 1. On KU Bus Route. Free tanning, busi, and fit center. Rent $356/mo incl meals. Call Kelly @ 620-546-3037 hawkchalk.com/houng/383 Roommate wanted for FALL Semester! Close to campus & downtown Very spacious, wood floors, DWG, front porch, ally, parking NO Dogs! $405 monthly Call 217-276-1150 ask 4 Emily hawckalk.com/housing/391 Roommates needed for 4 bedroom house 2 miles from campus on the KU bus route. Fully furnished with W/D, wireless internet and garage. Questions? email me at Sam24@ku.edu. hawkchalk.com/housing/ 380 Sublease at the Reservoir Your OWN room and bathroom! 3 fun, clean and easygoing roommates! Covered parking space included. Call (925) 575-4957. hawkchik.com/housing/382 Summer sublease available at the Reserve, 1 bed and 1 bath in a 4b/4 ba awesome apartment. Available May 19-Aug 1. Email Hannah at hara05@ku.edu.hawkwha.com/housing/377 SERVICES Get ready for spring! 4 tans $12 level 1 beds only (must present coupon, one per customer) expires 2-12-08 mango tan 4000 w.6th (Hyvee Shopping Center) Call 785-mango (856-2646) Walk-ins welcome! sunshine fresh air cool water mangroves 6B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY HAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 COUNTDOWN TO TIPOFF KU TIPOFF ATA GLANCE 1-5 in conference play is not where Kansas thought it would be after going 11-2 in the nonconference part of its schedule. Now there's nothing the Jayhawks can do but push forward and try and climb back to .500, and that's not going to be easy. The Jayhawks are traveling to Norman and the Sooners are playing their best basketball of the season. In its three conference road losses, Kansas was defeated by an average of 21 points. If Kansas is still in the game with 10 minutes left, that's a positive step for coach Bonnie Henrickson's team. QUESTION MARK Can Kansas end Courtney Paris's record streak of double-doubles? It's not likely that it can when you consider the 21 offensive rebounds the Jayhawks gave up to Texas &AM on Saturday. However, because Kansas' weakness was exposed the past few days, it has probably been filled with more rebounding drills than you can shake a stick at. For 78 straight games, Paris has had her way with opposing teams, and it would be something if the Jayhawk post players could end that. Every streak has to come to an end, and why not tonight? KANSAS FACES DOUBLE TROUBLE Poor conference play doesn't deter Jayhawks' confidence COUNT DOWN TO TIPPLE BALL BALANCE GRADES AWAKEN FIELD HOUSE RECOURSES GAME THROW BALL BALANCE GRADES AWAKEN FIELD HOUSE RECORDS GAME THROW BALL BALANCE GRADES AWAKEN FIELD HOUSE RECORDS GAME THROW FORWARD BALL THREEEFFINTS FINAL FOUR BASKETBALL POINTS GAJAR ALLEEN FIELDHOUSE RECORDS GAME THROW FORWARD BALL THREEEFFINTS FINAL FOUR BASKETBALL POINTS GAJAR ALLEEN KANSAS AT OKLAHOMA 7 p.m. Wednesday, Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, Okla. Kansas (12-7, 1-5) PLAYERS TO WATCH Krysten Boogard, 6-foot-5 freshman center 8.2 ppg, 4.6 pg . Nothing will be easy for Boogaard Wednesday night as she'll be going up against the two best post players in the Big 12. Twins Courtney and Ashley Paris combine to average 2.18 ppg and 22.8 rpg. Courtney also ranks seventh in the nation with 3.2 bpg. Boogaard needs to get off to a fast start and be physical on the block. If she doesn't, the Paris twins will dominate her on both ends. Oklahoma (13-4, 3-2) PLAYERS TO WATCH ★ Courtney Paris 6-foot-4 junior center 16.4 pg, 15.4 kg ★★★☆☆ Sade Morris, 5-foot-11 sophomore guard P 11. 5 ppg, team high 31.1 mpg This is a homecoming for the Norman, Okla., native, which could be good news for Kansas. There is sure to be a good-sized contingent of Morris supporters in the stands and the Oklahoma no doubt watched Texas A&M Junior forward Danielle Gant's domination of Kansas on the offensive glass on Saturday. Gant is the second leading offensive rebounder in the Big 12. Paris is the conference leader by a considerable margin. Her presence could spell doom for the Jayhawks. basketball playing her hometown for the first time since high school could bring out Morris' best. ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★ adidas Nicollette Smith, 6-foot-2 freshman forward 6. 2 ppg, 36 percent beyond the arc The sharpshooter has been given extra attention from defenders in Big 12 play, making it tough for her to get the open looks from long distance that she craves. Still, Smith doesn't need a lot of room to operate, so a little hole in the defense could easily turn into three points for the Jayhawks. Y Danielle Robinson 13.4 ppg, 4.4 apg Robinson's 13 poli the more impressive hasn't taken a three-ge- son. She makes up for it impressive 54 percent better than even C freshman sensa mainstay at years. Ash forwa 11.7 The is siste season homa c and witl Ivana Catic ★★★☆☆ Danielle Robinson 5-foot-9 freshman guard 13.4 ppg, 4.4 apg Robinson's 13 points per game is all the more impressive considering she hasn't taken a three-pointer all sea- son. She makes up for it by shooting an impressive 54 percent from the field – better than even Courtney Paris. The freshman sensation should be a Sooner mainstay at guard for the next three years. Ashley Paris 6-foot-3 junior forward 11.7 ppg, 7.4 rpg The lesser-known Par- is sister is having quite a season herself. Okla- homa definitely has size and with the Paris sisters averaging almost 23 rebounds com- bined, freshman center Krysten Boogaard and senior forward Taylor McIntosh will have to be on top of their games. Ivana Catic Andrew Wiebe ★★★☆★★ ★★ M. ★★★☆★ OU TIPOFF -Taylor Bern Oklahoma is coming off an impressive home win against #17 Georgia and looking to make a move after stumbling early in Big 12 play. The Jayhawks shouldn't pose too much of a threat but the Sooners can't overlook anyone. Oklahoma's only home loss this season was against Baylor, and a loss to Kansas in Norman would be devastating to their Big 12 title hopes. QUESTION MARK Can Courtney Paris replicate last years dominating performance? Paris had 32 points and 13 rebounds to help Oklahoma nip Kansas 76-70 in Allen Fieldhouse. Considering the Jayhawks' documented inability to keep teams off the offensive boards, she could be in for an even bigger night. Kansas can't match-up with her size and strength and can only hope to limit her contributions enough to have a chance down the stretch. ATAGLANCE I can't miss class because my grades matter to me. REPORT CARD Math A English A Psychology A I'LL GET A FLUVACCINE. Peak flu season is in February and you have way too much going on to get sick. The single best way to avoid getting the flu is to get the flu vaccine. Student Health Services has a very limited supply of flu vaccines remaining and is holding flu clinics that are open to all KU students, faculty, staff and retirees (ages 18 and over). Flu Vaccination Cost* — $15 Can't make it to a clinic? You can also get a flu shot at Watkins Memorial Health Center while supplies last by calling 864-9507 to make an appointment. - Payable by check, cash or credit card at time of service. No insurance billing. Medicaid and Medicare are not accepted. Date Time Location Thursday, Jan. 24 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Watkins Health Center Wednesday, Jan. 30 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Kansas Union 4th Floor Tuesday, Feb. 5 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Watkins Health Center FLU CLINICS WILL ONLY BE HELD WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Santana CALL 864-9583 BEFORE COMING TO CHECK ON SUPPLIES. KU STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES The University of Kansas Watkins Memorial Health Center 1200 Schwingle Drive Lawrence, KS 60455 (866) 783-9400 www.studenthealthku.edu Φ CONTRIBUTING TO STUDENT SUCCESS PHE MLB The next step is for the Mets and pickers Phi Humber, Deolis Guerra and Kevin Mulvey, a person familiar with the deal said. MLB Twins, Mets reach deal for trade of Santana NEW YORK — The Minnesota Twins turned a tentative agreement Tuesday to trade Johan Santana to the New York Mets. After months of deliberation, the Twins agreed to send the two- time Cy Young Award winner to the Mets for outfielder Carlos Gomez, GRAND OPENING SALE JR LOCK'S NITCH SPORTING GOODS SALE GRAND OPENING SALE Jock's nitch sporting goods SALE Jock's Nitch 916 Mass LAWRENCE'S ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR HEADQUARTERS Save up to $50 on All Shoes in Stock JOCK'S NITCH T-SHIRT FREE! WITH $30 PURCHASE 20% OFF UNDER ARMOUR Register to Win Merchandise & Certificates. $2500 in Sports Mechandise $2500 See Store for Details Drawing to be held Feb 9th Jock's Nitch OAKLEY NIKE adidas to negotiate a contract extension with Santana, who is eligible for free agency after this season. Santana is owed $13.25 million this year and likely will seek an extension of at least five years worth $20 million annually. Teams are given 72-hour windows to reach agreements on contracts in tentative trades. If the Mets and Santana reach an agreement, players would have to pass physicals. The tentative agreement was first reported by USA Today on its Web site. Associated Press HORSE RACING Barbaro leaves memories beyond racing victories LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The image of Barbaro blazing down the stretch at Churchill Downs, all four hooves off the ground as the powerful bay colt crushed the field in the 2006 Kentucky Derby, is seared in Roy Jackson's memory. It's the way Jackson prefers to think of Barbaro, whose thunderous surge left a field of 19 fellow 3-year-olds in his wake and whose courage after a breakdown at the Preakness two weeks later made him an icon. When it came time to decide how best to honor the horse, who was euthanized on Jan. 29, 2007 from complications of the breakdown, there was only one place Roy Jackson and wife Gretchen felt Barbaro would feel at home: a short gallop from the site of his greatest triumph. Barbaro's ashes and a statue will be placed in front of an entrance gate at Churchill Downs sometime in 2009. The Jackson's announced plans for the memorial on the one-year anniversary of Barbaro's death, a day they called one of the most difficult of their lives. The Jackson's agonized for months on where to place his ashes. Ultimately, they chose a place where the public that inundated Barbaro's stall at the New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pa., with get-well cards, candy and gifts during his rehabilitation could pay tribute whenever they wanted. Associated Press ECM SPRING 2008 Black History Month "Murder in the Sunflower State, The Lynching of Fred Alexander and the Early Civil Rights Struggle in Kansas," Shawn Leigh Alexander, Assistant Professor of African/African American Studies at University Forum, Wednesday, February 6, 12noon-1pm. The showing of Amazing Grace, will be viewed at Faith Forum, Wednesday, February 27, 7:15pm at ECM. Summer or Longer Volunteer Placement Alternative Spring Break Saving Yourself:A Student Guide to Self Impowerment in Financial Planning Developing good habits of investment in oneself and the "public good." • Saving money through investment (including "green" and other socially responsible accounts) • Developing a "saving habit" • Education on FICA credit scores, loans (including education loans/grants) • Monitoring expenses 2008 Theologian in Residence Arizona (Vasaljo Land): Learning What Sustainability is in a Traditional Sense." Brett Beneke, bbeneke@ku.edu * Juarez, Mexico: "Border Awareness Experience ("Winter Break). Jen Goepetz, jenn777@ku.edu * New Mexico: "My Life as a Pilgrimage." Dini Richards, dinirich@ku.edu * New Orleans: "Solidarity, Not Charity." Haley Masterson, haley_m86@hotmail.co * El Salvador: "Grassroots Organizing in Post-Civil War El Salvador." (filled) Sarah Birmingham, shirm@ku.edu; Heather Wurtz, cbinasun@ku.edu Dr. Bart Ehrman, Chair of Religious Studies, University of North Carolina, Author of Misquoting Jesus and 17 other books. Friday, April 11 through Monday, April 14. Come into ECM and use the resource materials in the Volunteer-Intern Placement Center. Fair Trade Team Fair Trade Team Participate in the advocacy/education of fair trade and assist in a regional conference in Lawrence on "Fair Trade in the Heartland," April 11-12. Coordinator: Jennifer Kong, spearit1@ ku.edu and Ashley Depenbusch, ashley.dep@gmail.com. registration at ECM, telephone 843-9333 or ecmkduku.edu. Fee is $20 (50% to student savings of choice-50% ECM savings). Monday meetings begin March 3, from 7-8pm at ECM. Coordinators: England Porter, porter_england@yahoo.com and Haley Masterson, h86_@hotmail.com. "The spirit of God is a life that bestows life, root of world tree and wind in its gourds." Faith Club Interfaith Dialogue Dennis Dailey, Professor Emeritus of Social Welfare. Thursday 6:30-8:30, begins Jan. 31 (10 sessions). Registration through Feb. 7 at ECM, $35 student/$45 other. Coordinators: Kyle Kitson, kitson@ku.edu and Jen Faber, tashbag@ku.edu. (Muslim/Christian/Jewish) Wednesday, April 9, 7pm. Woodruff Auditorium, KS Union Human Sexuality in Everyday Life Life is Calling- LC Death Penalty and Forgiveness The theme of the Faith Forum: A Liberating Take on Christianity will be Questioning Capital Punishment, (DVD) with Sister Helen Preian. Forgiveness will also be explored in another series (DVD), The Power of Forgiveness. This documentary features stories on the Amish, Ground Zero, Thich Nhat Hanh, Elie Wiesel. Meetings are with a meal and community building on Wednesdays, 6-8pm at ECM. Coordinators: Jen Faber, tashbagku.edu and England Porter, porter_england@yahoo.com LC is a weekly gathering of 5-6 people who reflect on their "vocation" ("Vocation" includes not only your academic major or career, but where your gifts (skills) and passion meet the world's needs). Register (no fee) at ECM Center or telephone 843-4933/ email ecmku@ku.edu by February 1. Times and places for small groups decided at orientation, Sunday, February 3 from 2-4pm. Coordinators: Shannon Gorres, smgores@ku.edu & Jenny Faber, tashbag@ku.edu. Ash Wednesday-Feb. 26 Danforth Chapel: 11:30am, 12:30 and 4:30pm. CEP: 6pm Silent Saturdays Feb. 23 and April 26, 12:30pm -7:15pm Koinonia Kombia A cooperative-covenant community residence in the ECM Center...applications are available for summer and fall. AUGUST 1963 Veggie Lunch, Thursdays 11:30-1pm Ecojustice Team Just Food Team Support the food pantries in Lawrence ...and a change in national food policy by becoming a Just Food member. Collections are taken at the ECM and team volunteers are welcome. A workshop on national food policy change through Bread for the World will be held Saturday, March 1 from 9am-12 noon at Trinity Lutheran Church. Coordinator: Reanna Putnam, reannap@ku.edu. Field trips to Haskell-Baker Wetlands, bison tour and "booming" of prairie chickens in Kanza Prairie...support of sustainability concerns at KU and Haskell...join the team! Coordinator: Leah Hitcher, leah_hitcher@hotmail.com. Wednesday, April 23. 6pm Interfaith Passover Seder Jan. 23 Jan. 30 Language Disorders and Inherited Genes Mabel Rice, Distinguished Professor of Advanced Studies,Director of Language Acquisition Studies Lab Feb. 6 "Murder in the Sunflower State" The Lynching of Fred Alexander and the Early Civil Rights Struggle in Kansas. Shawn Leigh Alexander, Assistant Professor of African/African American Studies. A Border that Joins Two Worlds: Mexico/USA Kent Stone, Minister of First Congregational Church in Topeka and Former Chair, Latin American Studies, Drake University Religion as an Addiction Robert Minor, Professor of Religious Studies Feb.13 University Forum Spring 2008 Forum Speaker 12pm-1pm with optional lunch at 11:30 Feb. 20 The Globalization of Mysteries Pat Kehde, Co-owner of Raven Bookstore Feb.27 Political Consequences in Kansas of Latino Immigration Ruben Flores, Professor of American Studies March 5 Universal Health Care: Is it Possible? David Goering, M.D. at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Chair of Kansas Health Care for All March 19 Spring Break March 26 April 2 March 26 Democracy as a Contact Sport Congresswoman Nancy Boyda March 12 Capitalism: What It Is and What It Isn't Harry Shaffer, Professor Emeritus of Economics History of Haskell Indian Nations University and Importance of Haskell-Baker Wetlands Teresa Milk. Professor of Education, Haskell Indian Nations University. April 9 The Quality of Life Questions for Newborns with Birth Anomalies Rud Turnbull, Professor and Senior Scientist of Special Education at KU April 16 Crisis and Change at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Catherine Weaver, Assistant Professor of Political Science April 23 Grassroots Women in Bolivian Venezuela' Cory Fischer-Hoffman, Graduate Student in Latin American Studies (recently lived over 6 months in Venezuela) April 30 The Fossil Marine Mammals of Peru: A New Exhibition for KC and New Paradigm of Science from Peru Craig Sandell, Executive Director of Santayana Institute (Lawrence & Lima, Peru) May 7 Planning Meeting - The selection of Fall 2008 Forum topics & speakers will occur. It is open to anyone, attendees and others. ECM affirms the following: "We invite all people to participate in our community and worship life without insisting that they become like us in order to be acceptable (including but not limited to): believers and agnostics, conventional Christians and questioning skeptics, women and men, those of all sexual orientation and gender identities, those of all races and cultures, those of all classes and abilities, those who hope for a better world and those who have lost hope... We form ourselves into communities dedicated to equipping one another for work we feel called to do: striving for peace and justice among all people, protecting and restoring the integrity of all God's creation, and bringing hope to those Jesus called the least of his sisters and brothers...We recognize the faithfulness of other people who have other names for the way to God's realm, and acknowledge that their ways are true for them, as our ways are true for us." A ministry made possible through the generosity of many individuals, the Presbyterian Church (USA), the United Church of Christ, the Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) and the Church of the Brethren denominations along with First Presbyterian, West Side Presbyterian, Plymouth Congregational, Lone Star Church of the Brethren, Oread Friends congregations of Lawrence and St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Eudora, Kansas. 1204 Oread Avenue 1 Phone: 843-4933 7B TELEPHONE GUILD WEDNESDAY, ANNUARY 30, 2008 Email: ecmku@ku.edu Website: www.ecmku.org 1 8B GAME DAY THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 KU TIPOFF AT A GLANCE This is the biggest game of the regular season for the Jayhawks. Kansas State is the best team the Jayhawks have played so far. Michael Beasley is by far the best player. The Wildcats will be hungry to win because they haven't beat Kansas in the last 24 years in Manhattan. The Jayhawks will need to play at least as good as, if not better than, they have been the past few games to win this one. WHQ TO WATCH Darrell Arthur has been scoring lately, averaging 17 points a game in the last two KU victories. He should be pumped up to play against his friend, Michael Beasley, and have another good game. It's time for Arthur 13 COUNTDOWN TO TIPOFF Arthur to show the college basketball world how good he can be. Who is going to guard Beasley? QUESTION MARK Bill Self will definitely have to switch his guys around to do the best job defending Beasley. The Jayhawks took this approach when guarding Kevin Durant last year. Arthur will probably defend him most of the time though. He is the longest and most athletic of the players in the KU frontcourt. Although Brandon Rush is Kansas' best defender, don't expect him to guard Beasley. Self said he's too small. HEARYE, HEARYE "Yeah there's a lot of comparisons. They're both really good. I thought we would never see a freshman dominate college basketball like Durant did, evidenced by him winning national player of the year as a freshman. Michael Beasley has that same opportunity in front of him if he finishes the season strong." Kansas coach Bill Self GAME DAY BASKETBALL REUDS GAME THROW FIELDHOUSE REUDS CARE THROW WARD BASELINE GAME THROW BASKETBALL REUDS GAME THROW FIELDHOUSE REUDS CARE THROW FORWARD BASELINE FRENTH THROW FINAL FOUR BASKETBALL REUDS GAME THROW JACK POT KYLLEN FIELDHOUSE REUDS SERVER THROW FINAL FOUR FORWARD BASELINE FRENTH THROW BASKETBALL REUDS GAME THROW FIELDHOUSE REUDS SERVER THROW FINAL FOUR BASKETBALL REUDS GAME THROW "it's harder to coach great players sometimes than it is to coach good players because getting a great player to go from here to here is harder than getting a good player to go from here to here. So that's common amongst all coaches. What they've done, is they got their best players playing better" KEEPING THE STREAK ALIVE KANSAS AT KANSAS STATE 7 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kan., ESPN+ Jayhawks have been undefeated in Manhattan for 25 years Self on the job K-State coach Frank Martin has done so far Kansas (20-0, 5-0) THE PROJECTED STARTING FIVE P. L. KARLAKO Russell Robinson, 6-foot-1 senior guard Russell Robinson, 6-foot-1 senior guard Here's what Russell needs to do: defend Blake Young and Jacob Pullen and continue to find his open teammates. He's done it all year long and should have no trouble tonight because he will be the best point guard on the floor. ★★★★★ PATRICK KWANLE Kansas State (14-4, 4-0) THE PROJECTED STARTING FIVE Mario Chalmers, 6-foot-1 junior guard Mario Chalmers, 6-foot-1 Junior guard Chalmers hasn't been scoring well the last two games. That needs to change tonight. Kansas needs a big performance from its guards to offset the dominance of Michael Beasley. Blake Young, 6-foot-2 senior guard Young, b-foot-2 senior guard The Orlando, Fla., native has started all 18 games for the Wildcats. He'll be counted on to contain Kansas strong collection of guards ★★★☆☆ ★★★★ Clent Stewart, 6-foot-4 senior guard ★★★☆☆ It only seems like Stewart has been in college for 13 years. The senior started his season off slow, but he's cracked the starting lineup and is averaging 7.6 points per game. DONALD ROBINSON A. M. Brandon Rush, 6-foot-6 junior guard Rush has been shooting the ball as well as he ever has in his career. His matchup against Bill Walker will be fun to watch. Walker can drive better than Rush, but Rush is the superior shooter. Andre Gilbert, 6-foot-7 junior forward ★★★★★ SOMALIA Darnell Jackson, 6-foot-8 senior forward Kansas fans will get their first look at Gilbert, a transfer from Mount San Jacinto College in San Jacinto. Calif. He's started 13 games, but he's sixth on the team in minutes at 19.4 minutes per game. The dream season continues for Jackson. He is everything the Jayhawks need in terms of scoring, rebounding and leadership. Jackson faces a daunt to no against Boarley. ★★★☆★★ Bill Walker, 6-foot-6 freshman forward ing task if he has to go against Beasley. ★★★★ Bill Walker, With Beasley put in a yer satile Branch ed in g and daunt- for ity With Beasley getting all the hype, Walker has put in a yeoman's effort this season. The versatile Walker should often go up against Brandon Rush, a matchup that probably has NBA scouts saluting Darrell Arthur, 6-foot-9 sophomore forward WITH A HEART OF SPORT This could be a big game for Arthur. He has the opportunity to do well against one of the best players in the country. Arthur can establish himself as a premier big man with a THE SIXTH MAN ★★★★☆ ★★★☆ Sherron Collins, 5-foot-11 sophomore guard Collins could be the X-factor in this game. If he does well off the bench, like he did last year in Manhattan, the Jayhawks will find it much easier to win. Michael Beasley, 6-foot-10 freshman forward M. MCKINNEY What else can he do? He broke the Big 12 rebounding record with 24 boards in his first game. He scored 40 points against Winston Salem State. Simply put, he's a basketball genius. M ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★★ 4.1.2 THE SIXTH MAN Jacob Pullen, 6-foot-1 freshman guard Beasley scores 50. And yes it is possible, very possible. Beasley is putting up his numbers in less than 30 minutes a game. He can score 30 in 20 minutes. If he plays the full 40 minutes tonight, who knows how much damage he will do. Kansas probably wouldn't win if Beasley scored 50 or more points, but if they can hold him to something manageable, say 35 or less, the Jayhawks stand a much better chance. PHOG ALLEN WILL ROLL OVER IN HIS GRAVE IF... Pullen had 30 turnovers in his first seven games. In his last seven games, he has only seven turnovers. WARNING: STATE LOCAL FILMING IS NOT AVAILABLE. adidas ★★★☆ Rustin Dodd Brandon Rush BRAMLAGE COLISEUM WILL BE MOVIE-THEATER SILENT IF... The streak continues. The 24-game winning streak in Manhattan by the Jayhawks is ridiculous. Insane. It's almost unimaginable that a team could win that many games in a row on a rival's home court. This is the Wildcats' best opportunity for a victory in a long time. They might not get this good of an opportunity for a while, so if they lose, it will really hurt. KSU TIPOFF AT A GLANCE It's hard to believe, but it's been 50 years since Kansas and Kansas State played each other when both teams were ranked in the AP poll. On March 8, 1958, No. 10 Kansas defeated No. 1 K-State 61-44 in Manhattan. This season, No. 21 K-State comes into tonight's game as one of the hottest teams in the Big 12. The Wildcats are 14-4 overall, but 4-0 in the Big 12, and have won five consecutive games. K-State beat Iowa State 82-57 on Saturday and first-year coach Frank Martin has turned his Wildcats into a dangerous and explosive team. Don't forget about the elephant sitting in the family room. K-State hasn't beaten Kansas in Manhattan since 1983. WHO TO WATCH Who do you think? Freshman forward Michael Beasley's statistics speak for themselves: 25.3 points per game, and 12.7 rebounds per game. Simply put, Beasley is the type of singular talent that is immune 1982.03.17 Beasley to all hyperbole. How good is he? Bill Self had no problem invoking Kevin Durant's name when trying to find a comparison to Beasley. Their styles are different, but Self said their impact is close to the same. The sad part is, Beasley star is simply too bright for the college game. Enjoy him while you can. Will K-State finally win in Manhattan? QUESTION MARK This has to be one of the most unfathomable streaks in all of sports: 24 consecutive victories on a rival's home floor. This could be K-State's best chance to end the streak since former Wildcat Mitch Ritchmond was suiting up in purple. Beasley will be the most talented player on the floor. Fallow freshman Bill Walker can take over games as well. In fact, K-State would be wise to snap this streak tonight. If not, this baby could reach 30. HEARYE, HEARYE "Well, they are both really good. They are comparable there. I thought you would never see a freshman dominate college basketball as (Kevin) Durant did as the unanimous National Player of the Year as a freshman. Michael has that same opportunity in front of him, if he finishes the season strong, to be the National Player of the Year also." Bill Self, on Beasley-Durant comparisons JAYHAWK STATS
PlayerMPGFG-FGA3FG-3FGARPGPPG
00 Arthur, Darrell23.4114-2112-105.813.6
32 Jackson, Darnell24.3104-1582-47.312.8
25 Rush, Brandon26.474-17435-804.912.0
15 Chalmers, Mario28.976-14234-712.911.9
04 Collins, Sherron22.448-10719-522.09.0
24 Kaun, Sasha17.456-850-03.97.5
03 Robinson, Russell26.942-9721-612.57.3
05 Stewart, Rodrick15.131-613-132.84.1
45 Aldrich, Cole9.224-470-03.53.1
02 Teahan, Conner3.815-2511-180.63.1
14 Reed, Tyrel8.115-309-210.52.6
10 Case, Jeremy5.912-356-200.41.8
11 Bechard, Brennan1.84-82-50.31.2
54 Kleinmann, Matt2.42-60-00.70.4
22 Buford, Chase1.81-90-60.50.2
40 Witherspoon, Brad1.70-30-20.20.0
PREDICTION 83-76 Kansas Beasley will score 39 points, but it won't be enough. Kansas is too deep, especially at the guard positions. This will be a tough game that the Jayhawks will pull out with free throws down the stretch. Witherspoon Meter Will senior walk-on Brad Witerspoon get the opportunity to play tonight? This meter tells all. Nathan Hickman WILDCAT STATS VERY LOW LOW MEDIUM HIGH VERY HIGH
PlayerMPGFG-FGA3FG-3FGARPGPPG
30 Beasley, Michael29.6167-29516-4212.725.3
12 Walker, Bill25.985-16521-536.615.8
00 Pullen, Jaob23.256-14316-661.99.4
05 Stewart, Clent27.742-11319-583.27.6
02 Young, Blake27.637-11117-583.36.2
01 Brown, Fred10.128-6012-281.75.3
04 Gilbert, Andre19.432-839-312.85.2
23 Sutton, Dominique12.310-150-12.43.9
40 Anderson, Ron14.226-480-04.43.6
42 Kent, Darren13.617-435-152.62.7
50 Colon, Luis8.07-250-01.61.4
51 Franklin, James3.73-81-30.61.0
31 Merriwether, Chris9.44-150-60.90.6
--- (4) THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN G. LOVE SERVES UP HIS SECRET RECIPE He comes to town with his band Special Saucer tonight at Liberty Hall at 7:30 P.M. KANSAN PAGE1B THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 JAMES ROBERTS CHIPS,DIP & THE BOWL Affordable snack foods to spice up your Super Bowl extravaganza PAGE 8B 0 ml trans WWW.KANSAN.COM CAMPUS VOLUME 118 ISSUE 86 Couples share home and work Marta and Byron Caminero-Santangelo have worked together in the English Department for seven years, but they're not the only husband and wife couple in the English department. The Caminero-Santangelos say working in the same department as your spouse can have its advantages. FULL STORY PAGE 8A 》 LEGISLATION Proposal seeks loosening of alcohol laws Lawrence city staff members are looking into the possibility of allowing students to hike outside on Massachusetts Street. FULL STORY PAGE 8A weather 28 12 Snow — weather.com FRIDAY 35 21 Mostly Sunny SATURDAY 40 19 Partly Cloudy KANSAS STATE 84, KANSAS 75 index Classifieds...4A Crossword...6A Horoscopes...6A Opinion...7A Sports...1B Sudoku...6A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2008 The University Daily Kansan MANHATTAN MELTDOWN Hawks drop to 20-1 after disappointing performance against K-State HARVEY Senior center Sasha Kaun, sophomore forward Darrell Arthur and senior guard Russell Robinson wait on the bench while the final seconds tick off the clock. The Jayhawks suffered their first loss of the season by Kansas State, who shot 12-for-26 from behind the three-point line during the game Wednesday. This also signals the first time Kansas has lost to Kansas State at Bramlage in 25 years. Wildcat freshmen Jacob Pullen, Michael Beasley and Bill Walker scored a combined 67 points against the Jayhawks. SPACE EXPLORATION Students receive opportunity to study in zero gravity at NASA BY JESSICA WICKS jwicks@kansan.com jwicks@kansan.com Laura Stiles sat back in her chair with a distance in her eyes and a wide grin. She pulled her coffee cup up to hide it. She was imagining a meteor shower from her childhood stargazing; her father's passion and her inspiration. Stiles, Prairie Village senior, wants to be an astronaut. She wants to walk on the moon and be freed from the gravity of the Earth. She came close last year when she took part in a NASA program. An engineering student at KU, Stiles said she was afraid that opportunity was waning all across the nation. According to the aerospace engineering chair, Mark Ewing, nearly half of the students in aerospace engineering have an interest in the space program. That program has only one professor. That professor, Craig McLaughlin, has been allowed only one graduate student position to help him with research. McLaughlin was unavailable for comment on this story, but Ewing said McLaughlin has the daunting task of proving economically valuable research. The problem is that no one is asking for student astronauts. "We could double our student interest and we wouldn't get a single new professor," Ewing said, "it is all about the research income." *Students float in a zero-gravity room as part of the prestigious NASA Reduced Gravity Student Opportunities Program. KU is sending three teams to the program this summer, the largest school attendance there this year.* 一 ask your candidate Clinton said Sputnik inspired her as a child. She said in a Sputnik anniversary speech she wanted to see new bounds reached in space exploration that compare to those in the Eisenhower era. She said this will help children learn math and science. She has no intention of delaying the Constellation Program. She wants to see America maintain its leadership in space exploration. Obama: CIT IT CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Clinton: FUND IT 1 2 3 Obama wants to delay missions to the moon and Mars to focus on building unmanned missions. He intends to use the money saved to fund other education based initiali- McCain: KEEP IT Romney said he was not willing to make a decision on where he stands with a detailed investigation. He said in a speech at the Kennedy Space Center last week that he intended to support a vision and maintenance plan for the future, but did not detail a specificance on manned missions. McCain plans to continue along president Bush's plan to send people to the moon. He said on his campaign Web site that he was a strong supporter of NASA. McCain is quoted on his campaign Web site saying "Let us now embark upon this great journey into the stars to find whatever may await us" **Romney:** MAINT. FOR IT The United States, in general, shows a national disinterest in human space exploration. Projects like the International Space Station, Mars Exploration and the Constellation Program, designed to send people to the moon, are being put on the back burner and replaced with robots instead. Stiles said that the United States had not sent a man back to the moon since 1972 and if they can't educate kids well enough now, no one will return in the future. "It will be a long time before robots can ou what humans can." Stiles said. Ewing said the reason was simple: money. It is much less expensive to put an electronic arm into space than a person. You have to be meticulous in how you design a spacecraft carrying precious cargo. "You can lose a robot and it won't be a major deal," Ewing said. "If you lose a crew, it is a national tragedy." Ewing said that leaders have to think about the benefit to the nation. How do we get the most bang for our buck? Ewing said that programs like GPS and military satellites took precedence. "Could we learn about the universe through robots?" Ewang asked. "I think so." Ewing said if he had the opportunity to go up, he would in a heartbeat. "Do people need to be inspired by the possibility of going into space?" Ewing asked. "That is a tough decision. That's a voter decision," he said, "but I don't think it will get to the voters." Stiles fears that if the national space program is cut it will not only affect space missions, but general interest in science and math fields as well. Stiles said her father's generation grew up inspired by the space shuttle era and passed it on to their kids. She said if this generation didn't get the same opportunities, they would have nothing to pass on. Stiles said if KU could find a professor who can provide students with real opportunities, he was most likely to go a university that has a strong program already built, like Recognizing this, Ewing said the department was doing its best to pair with programs like the Air Force Academy's. the Air Force Academy and the University of Colorado at Boulder. The students at the Air Force Academy design, build and test satellites. They are backed up by strong military funding, Ewing said. KU students can attach their projects to their satellites for their research. 24 SEE SPACE ON PAGE 3A 。 2A NEWS quote of the day THE UNIVERSITY DARRY KANSAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 "I'll never get sick of zombies. I just get sick of producers." — George A. Romero fact of the dav Zombies are common in hertian folklore and are believed to be brought back to life by sorcerers. howstuffworks.com most e-mailed 3. Oread Inn to face opposition from Student Senate Want to know what people are talking about? Here's a list of the five most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com: 1. Students Campaign For Ron Paul 2. Nystrom: The guarantee of a Wildcat 4. Barack Obama speech 5. Health program targets nicotine An 18 year-old KU student reported an aggrassated burglary at his Ninth and Indiana residence. A total of $1,048 in property and money was taken et cetera on the record The University Daily Kansan is the student newspaper of the University of Kansas. The first copy is paid through the student activity fee. Additional copies of The Kansan are 25 cents. Subscriptions can be purchased at the Kansan business office, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 66045. The University Daily Kansan (ISSN 0746-4962) is published daily during the school year except Saturday, Sunday, fall break, spring break and exams. Weekly during the summer session excluding holidays. Periodical postage is paid in Lawrence, KS 60544. Annual subscriptions by mail are $120 plus tax. Student subscriptions of are paid through the student activity fee. Postmaster: Send address changes to The University Daily Kansan, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 66045 media partners KUJH For more news, turn to KUJH- TV on Sunflower Sunflower Cablevision Channel 31 in Lawrence. The student-produced news airs at 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m, 9:30 p.m and 11:30 p.m, every Monday through Friday. Also, check out KJHI online at tvku.edu. KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there is news, music, pop and other content made for students, by students. We like to treat our role or regale, sports or special event: KJHK 9.0 is for you. 907 Spotlight on Organizations BY HELEN MUBARAK hmubarak@kansan.com Before joining the Ballroom Dancing Club at the University of Kansas, Merriam Ph.D. student Nick Frisby admits that he has often felt stressed in dancing situations. Lisa Lipovac/KANSAN "I'll be honest - I've never had the moves," said Frisby, who is now the club's vice president. "Ballroom dances like tango, salsa, waltz, and swing allow for a more structured initial approach. You can add your own touch once you get comfortable, but having some basics to focus on has really helped me come to enjoy dancing as a social experience." Ballroom Dancing Club Founded in the 1990s, the Ballroom Dancing Club now has 70 members and is open to the entire Lawrence community. For $25, members can attend up to six hours of professional lessons per week to learn the Rumba, Cha-Cha, Samba, Jive, Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Salsa, Merengue and Swing. "The turnout each semester is full of diverse people from different age groups," Frisby said. "Everyone gets to meet one another since we rotate partners throughout each lesson." Although $25 may seem like a lot of money to students, the club's current instructor charges $75 an hour for regular group lessons outside the club. Lisa Cason, Overland Park freshman, works on the Cha-Cha with Alberto Aveuela, San Juan graduate student, during the KU Ballroom Dancing Club meeting on Tuesday night. The KU Ballroom Dancing Club meets on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. in the Kansas Room at the Kansas Union. Associate Professor Kirk McClure joined the club in order to learn how to dance and later volunteered to be the faculty sponsor. He said the atmosphere at the lessons is never competitive because no one cares whether members are novices or experts. "Dance is such a pleasant form of exercise that people are naturally drawn to it as a form of social contact," McClure said. McClure said the club includes a large contingent of graduate students at the University who come from outside the United States. He said few clubs provide the opportunity to meet and interact with people from such a range of nations. Frisby said the previous leaders' energy and love of dancing are responsible for the club's friendly atmosphere. "(The preceding officers) are absolutely great teachers, and welcome people into their circle of friends. That's a feature you can't build into a club - you just have it or you don't." Frisby said. Ph.D. student Kellen Voss, the current president of the Ballroom Dancing Club, said the main attraction of learning to ballroom dance is that it is so unique "A girl loves a guy who can sweep them off their feet," Voss said. "Since ballroom dance can also be applied to many contemporary songs, it always draws a crowd at bars." Voss said that new members easily feel that they are a part of the group. "Once they overcome the initial fear of learning something new, it becomes great fun and they seem to gain lots of confidence," oss said. The club's officers encourage new members to try a few classes before they decide to pay the dues. The group practices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:00-9:00 p.m., but locations vary. Additionally, about once a month, the club organizes dances with a live band at the Camelot II Ballroom, 1117 Massachusetts St. For more information about the club, email kubdc@ku.edu or visit groups.ku.edu/~kubdc. Edited by Mandy Earles Defeating winter with group hugs THE PELICAN SLEEPING ON A TREE ASSOCIATED PRESS In this photo released by the official Chinese news agency, Xinhua, some wild macaques hold each other against cold in Qianling Park, Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou province, on Monday January 28, 2008. As the freezing weather continues, the wild macaques raised in the open air of Qianling Park lived a hard life against cold and snow, according to Xinhua. ASSOCIATED PRESS HEADLINE Journalists place in Hearst Awards for Kansan stories Two University journalism students placed in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program's in-depth writing competition for stories published in The University Daily Kansan during the fall semester. Matt Lindberg, Dallas senior, placed seventh and won a 5500 scholarship for his story "Legally tripping," about students' use of salvia, an herb that produces hallucinogenic effects when smoked. Lindberg is The University Daily Kansan special sections editor. Courtney Condron, Leawood junior, tied for 19th for her story "Coping with college blues," about students dealing with depression. The Hearst program, often referred to as the "college Pulitzers" holds six different writing competitions each year. After the first three competitions for 2007-2008 the University ranks fifth in the Intercollegiate Writing Competition, which ranks schools based on points earned in the different competitions. -Kansan staff reports on campus KU Libraries Instructional Services will present Dreamweaver: Creating Web Pages at 8:30 a.m. in the Budig PC Lab. Powerpoint 2003: Intermediate will be presented by KU libraries Instructional Services at 9 a.m. in the Anschutz Library Instructional Center. Shona Clarkson, Conor Brown and Ashley Depenbusch will present Merienda Brown Bag at 12 p.m. in 318 Bailey. Dr. Joseph Seabrooks, president of Blue River Community College in Kansas City, MO, will present "Walking the Dream... Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr" at 6:45 p.m. in Strong Hall, the Woodruff Auditorium-Kansas Union. Hersh Gilbert will present the Geology Colloquium: "Lithosheric Foundering in Continental Deformation" at 4 p.m. in 103 Lindley. The workshop Endnote II in 60 minutes will begin at 6 p.m. in the Regents Center Library. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Open House will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the commons area of Continuing Education. Tea Time will be presented by Student Union Activities at 3 p.m. in the traditions area of the Knasas Union. KU Opera will present "La Traviata" at 7:30 p.m. in the Robert Baustian Theatre inside of Murphy Hall. Focus The Nation Roundtable will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Dole Institute of Politics. Dr. Andrel N. Vedernikov, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry- University of Maryland, will present "Platinum and Palladium Mediated Aerobic CH Oxidation in Solution" at 3:30 p.m. in 2017 Malott KU$\textcircled{1}$nfo KUinfo daily KU info Tomorrow is National Wear Red Day, to raise women's awareness of heart disease. It is the number one cause of death among U.S. women, and actually takes more women than men. contact us Tell us your news Courtney Koehler, Matt Erickson, Dianne Smith, Sarah Nefer or Elin Sommer at editor@kenan.com. Kansan news! 111 Armstrong Fitch Hill 114 Stewart Hill Lawrence, KS 60545 (785) 604-8410 LIBERTY HALL accessibility info 644 Mass 749-1912 (785) 749-1972 INTO THE WILD(R) NO SHOWS JUNO (PG 13) 4:40 7:10 9:30 students= $5.60 LSAT™ GMAT™ TEST PREPARATION That’s Right on Target. KU CONTINUING EDUCATION The University of Kansas Register early! Save $100! Spring and summer test preparation classes now enrolling. GMAT ™ www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu (keyword; testprep) 785-864-5823 Learn Your Own Way KU Independent Study AEROSPHERE Learn Your Own Way 785-864-5823 www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu Check with your academic advisor before enrolling. 080794 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 NEWS 3A 》 CIVIL RIGHTS Students continue King's journey toward equality BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kansan.com Students, faculty and University staff will gather tonight for the third consecutive year in remembrance of the civil rights work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Walking the Dream..." Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin King, Jr.' will begin with a Luminary Walk beginning in front of Strong Hall and conclude with a keynote presentation by Dr. Joseph Seabrooks, president of Blue River Community College in Kansas City, Mo., in Woodruff Auditorium at 7 p.m. Precious Porras, program associate at the Multicultural Resource calendar Luminary Walk 6:45 p.m. in front of Strong Hall Presentation 7:00 p.m. Woodruff Auditorium Center, said brief presentations about Dr. King's civil rights work would be made at various stops along the route. Organizers expect as many as 100 people to participate in the event. Porras said she thought the walk was intended to honor Dr. King's legacy, it also emphasizes that equality is not yet a reality for many people. MATERIALS SCHOOL "I think it's about students remembering where we came from," Porras said. "The civil rights movement wasn't that long ago, and I think students take for granted the rights they have today." Members of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity will line the path from Strong Hall to the Kansas Union with lumi- nary candles. The Inspirational Gospel Singers will also sing an assortment of hymns during the walk and perform the songs "I've been delivered" and "Awesome God" during the presentation at Woodruff Auditorium. Ashley Coleman, Shawnee senior and Inspirational Gospel Singers president, said the event was one her group traditionally takes part in every year. She said Dr. King's work made it possible for multicultural groups like the Inspirational Gospel Singers to exist only decades after segregation was a reality. "Being a multicultural group and a diverse group of people, it's important because Martin Luther King Jr. made it possible for us to be able to do something like this," Coleman said. "So to have an organization where we can have black, white, Mexican or whatever in one group doing something like this is not something we take for granted." Coleman also said the gospel hymns the group would sing along the path help participants reflect on Dr. King's work while they take part in the luminary procession. "Martin Luther King Jr. was a reverend so religious background was definitely a part of his life," she said. "Singing different gospel hymns and things like that actually gives people an opportunity to think about what he said while we walk." Dr. Seabrooks will speak after the procession arrives at the Kansas Union. He said it was a privilege to take part in such a significant event that honors the man that helped so many people make better lives for themselves and their families, including himself. "It was an honor and yet at the same time I was a little bit intimidated by such a tremendous responsibility," Seabrooks said. Like Porras, Dr. Seabrooks said the fight for racial and individual equality was far from over. He said people must continue to build on Dr. King's vision to become achieve true equality. "I think it's important to remember the privileges we all have in our society," Dr. Seabrooks said. "But also be clear about where there is some serious work that still needs to be done. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO —Edited by Samuel Lamb senate notebook Student Senate rejected a resolution that would oppose the building of the Oread Inn with a 22-30 vote. May Davis, freshman-sophomore CLAS senator, told senators the hotel would improve sustainability on campus and offer a place for alumni and prospective students to stay that was close to campus. She also said the hotel would bring in full and part-time jobs for students. The bills creators said increased property values, more noise complaints and a development that is not student-oriented were all reasons to not support the hotel. Student Senate also passed a bill to fund Battle of the Sexes: KU Leadership Academy. Senate voted to provide the program $1,000. Else Higgins, HALO senator, said the conference would address a leadership and performance gap between men and women. The program will discuss the way both men and women perform in the college and work environment. The program will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Kansas Union. Brenna Hawley SPACE (CONTINUED FROM 1A) University students aren't waiting for the department. They are taking matters into their own hands. While at NASA this summer, students will take projects they designed into a zero-gravity created environment for testing. Ryan Shaffer, Omaha, Neb. senior The University of Kansas is sending three teams to the highly prestigious NASA Reduced Gravity Student Opportunities Program this summer, much like the one Stiles attended last year. That is the most number of teams that have been accepted by NASA from KU and the largest school attendance this year. in aerospace engineering, said the program was a way that the students can involve themselves in zero-gravity experiments. Shaffer said that you didn't even have to be an engineering student to do it. The program is based on the merit of the experiment proposals submitted by the student teams. Stiles said that the department did well teaching the basics and promoting involvement in NASA and Air Force Academy activities, but they were just vacations. They didn't have the technology available for everyday learning. — Edited by Jared Duncan value of going to the moon Human Exploration Extend human presence to the Moon and enable eventual settlement. Scientific Knowledge Pursue scientific activities to address fundamental questions about the history of the Earth, Solar System, and Universe—and our place in them. Exploration Preparation Test technologies, systems, flight operations and exploration techniques to reduce risk of future operations to Mars and beyond. peaceful activities that unites nations in pursuit of common objectives. Global Partnerships Provide challenging, shared and Economic Expansion Expand Earth's economic sphere conducting lunar activities that benefit life on the home planet. Public Engagement Public Engagement Harvest a vibrant space program that engages the public,encourages students and develops the high-tech work force required to address the challenges of tomorrow. source: NASA Vision for Space THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS January 31, 2008 SENATE Asian New Year (TET) Saturday, February 16, 2008 7:00pm • Kansas Union Ballroom Explore Asian-American culture's official 2008 Lunar New Year's festivity. Traditional performances, skits, and fashion trends will be introduced. Lucky All you can eat Vietnamese food served for FREE before the show at the ECM (Ecumenical Christian Ministries--across the street from Yello Sub) from 5:30pm-7:00pm FREE Admission, so invite all your family and friends! If you have any questions, please contact our Facebook organization: KU VSA 2007-2008 or duytbui@ku.edu KU Finance Club LOTUS 1st meeting of the semester : Thursday, Jan. 31st 6:00-7:30 pm 427 Summerfield - Pizza and drinks will be provided - Featuring representatives of Deutsche Bank NY-based Mergers & Acquisitions group John Collett, Chief Operating Officer Nancy Romatzick, Associate Dan Park, Associate Scott Bouska, Analyst (KU Business Alum, May 2006) Center for Community Outreach challenging educating endowing Looking to volunteer? Center for Community Outreach can help! We have 15 volunteer programs working throughout Lawrence and can connect you to many local programs. Contact us! 405 Kansas Union (in the SILC office) 864-4073 * cco@ku.edu www.ku.edu/~cco iHuman. the life of david D Wesley tuesdays @ 8 smith hall wesleyku.org Focus the Nation KU Hillel and the KU Center for Sustainability are hosting a roundtable discussion on the 31st in conjunction with a nation-wide event called Focus the Nation. The subject of the discussion is climate change policy responses at various levels of government. Scheduled panelists include: Provost Richard Lariviere, Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson, state Senators and Representatives, and Mayor Sue Hack. The discussion will be moderated by award winning journalist and NBC Environmental Correspondent Simran Sethi. Come Join the discussion at the Dole Institute of Politics, Thursday January 31st from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Do you want to join a club or be a leader in a global organization? AIESEC is the world's largest student-based organization spanning over 100 great student-based organization spanning over 100 countries and 800 universities. AIESEC believes individuals should look for opportunities to build their global network, expand their viewpoint, and gain leadership skills. We believe individuals should use their leadership skills and a global perspective to increase international understanding and cooperation. Our belief is that if large numbers of individuals were to act in this way, it could be a solution to a more secure and peaceful world. By participating in AIESEC U.S., you will have the opportunity to: - Apply for our high-quality international traineeship exchange program. - Seek experiences that enable you to lead with a global perspective in - Acquire practical, hands-on professional skills AIESEC's diverse environment. - Acquire practical, hands-on professional skills. * Join a global network of people from over 90 countries. - Join a global network of people from over 90 countries. - Expand your worldview by interacting with people from all over the world and gaining new Check out our Info Sessions At the Kansas Union: Tuesday, January 29, 3:00 in the Kansas Room Wednesday, January 30th, 7:00 in Alderson Auditorium Tuesday, February 5th, 7:00 in the Walnut Room Or contact Katelyn, at aieseckansas.pr@gmail.com Register to Vote! All week from 10am-1pm • 4th Floor KS Union Don't know where to Caucus? 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One per customer 6A ENTERTAINMENT THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 31.2008 SUDOKU Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once. The difficulty level of the Concepts Sudoku increases from Monday to Sunday. Conceptis SudoKu | | | | | 5 | 3 | 8 | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | | | 2 | | | 5 | 7 | | | | 4 | | | | | 1 | 9 | | | 3 | | | | 7 | | | 5 | | 9 | | | | | | | | 3 | | 7 | | | 3 | | | | 6 | | | 1 | 9 | | | | | 6 | | | | | 7 | 8 | | | 1 | | | | | | | 5 | 4 | 7 | | | | | 1/31 Difficulty Level ★★★★ Difficulty Level ★★★ 2 6 9 5 4 7 8 1 3 3 8 4 1 2 9 6 7 5 1 5 7 3 8 6 2 4 9 5 9 8 6 7 1 4 3 2 6 4 2 8 9 3 7 5 1 7 3 1 2 5 4 9 8 6 8 7 3 9 1 2 5 6 4 9 1 5 4 6 8 3 2 7 4 2 6 7 3 5 1 9 8 Answer to previous puzzle Q&A I'll have the drink. BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kansan.com Kansan reporter Andrew Wiebe got the opportunity to talk to G Love and Special Sauce front man Garrett Dutton III (AKA G Love) about his hometown, musical taste, love of performing and everything in between while the band toured through the Midwest. Here is what transpired. G Love and Special Sauce will perform tonight at Liberty Hall. Tickets are $20. See the full interview on www.kansan.com. It's hard to kind of pigeon hole your music into a genre. If you had to explain to someone what your music is like, what would you tell them? O: A: Hip-hop blues. Q: What are your biggest inspirations and influences musically? WITH G LOVE OF G LOVE AND SPECIAL SAUCE A A: Kind of a lot of Delta blues like Robert Johnson, John Hammond, Mississippi John Hurt and Mississippi Fred McDowell and that list can go on. And then a lot of ▶ hip-hop. I like Eric B. & Rakim, KRS-One, De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest. I like a lot of stuff like that. TANZANIA Q: What are you listening to right now? What is in your CD player or on your MP3 right now? A: Right now I'm listening to the rough mixes from my recording sessions, just kind of going over them with a fine toothed comb and making sure which songs I like the best and if anything needs to be changed. I'm just listening to that right now and kind of working. O: I don't know if you remember your show here last year at UnionFest, but it was just ridiculously muddy and people were slopping around in the mud, painting themselves in mud and generally just getting in a groove with your music. What do you think the average G Love crowd is like? A: Super cool, funky and awesome [laughs]. Just Twenty-First Annual James E. Seaver Lecture ON CONTINUING ISSUES IN WESTERN CIVILIZATION CSA- Confederate States of America and the Quest for Equality and Democracy Associate Professor Department of Theatre & Film University of Kansas KEVIN WILLMOTT good people, we have a great crowd. February 7,2008 8:00 p.m. Alderson Auditorium, Kansas Union Sponsored by the KU Humanities and Western Civilization Program Q: What has brought you back to Lawrence for the second year in a row? O: A: We've always had a great vibe in Lawrence. It's a town that we were in, tripping on acid and opening A. up for Blues Traveler 15 years ago. That was one of those weird, crazy nights in our career. Lawrence is pretty spooky with Stull nearby and there is always a weird vibe in Lawrence. Especially back in the day, we used to have these crazy vibes going in Lawrence but crazy good. It's just always been a town that we fit and toured through pretty consistently. I think we were playing Lawrence for five years before we actually played Kansas City proper. VENUS BAND A: I see us going down the same road were going up now. Hopefully our thing will be growing exponentially, which it seems to be doing at a slow rate. I see myself making records and touring and doing the same thing. Hopefully just continuing to do it better and better and writing great songs and continuing to strive for the elusive musical perfection. Q: Where do you see G Love and Special Sauce in 10 years? 》 HOROSCOPE To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Edited by Nick Mangiaracina Δ• Ages (march 21-April 19) Today is a 7 Focus on financial matters in total privacy. Listen, but don't even offer advice. The situation is rapidly changing. Take care of your old obligations before incurring more. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 6 You can be supportive, but keep control of the checkbook. Don't allow your partner to spend your money without permission. There may be an attempt, so vigilance is required. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7 Wait just a little bit longer before launching new projects. Don't launch anything, actually. Do your pre-launch checklists again. today is a 7 Busy yourself making sure you have plenty of everything. If there's something you need, let your partner know. Together you can find it, or find a way to do without. LEO (July 23-Aug.22) Today is a 6 Something that used to be hard is almost become fun. Don't let problems scare you; tame them. And don't let them sense fear. It turns them into monsters. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 It's still best to watch and listen, but don't say very much. Let people assume you know more than you actually do. Then, go and find the right answers, before embarrassing questions. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8 As the day progresses, your attitude will improve greatly. Don't just sit there, helplessly, investigate. The more research you do, the better you'll feel. Today is a 6 Keep your ears open and you'll discover a great bargain. You can get something for your home at an awesome price. It could be linens or food, but it's more likely electrical. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7 You can find another way to achieve your objective. The old way is blocked, but don't waste time worrying about that. Ask an old friend for a favor. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 6 You still have a lot of loose odds and ends that need to be tidied up. Avoid annoying criticism by cleaning up messes in private. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 7 Keep quiet for a while longer, around authority figures. You don't have to agree, just don't instigate a confrontation. There are other ways to prove your point, later. DON'S AUTO: [Keeping Kansas students off the streets since 1972] Don's Auto Center 11th & Haskell 841-4833 PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 6 Finish up the task at hand, and don't complain about it. Having this out of the way will free up a lot of your valuable time. And then you can party. ACROSS 1 Big rig 5 Handle clumsily 8 Lady Macbeth's problem 12 Leading man 13 Blond shade 14 Cilium 15 Iodine source 16 Schuss 17 Gilligan's home 18 Extended family 20 Sponsored child 22 Albanian money 2 Agent, for short 24 One of the Three Bears 27 Nero and Napoleon 32 Carte lead-in 33 Verily 34 50 Cent piece 35 Ellicits an "Eeeewwl" 36 Sicilian spouter 58 Maneuverable, old-style 39 Spanish 40-Across 40 Day glow? 42 Elmore Leonard's "Get —" 45 Twists (from) 49 Son of Jacob 50 In olden days 52 What-ever's still there 53 Portent 54 Neither mate 55 Vague 56 Swede of tennis lore 57 Decked in the ring, for short DOWN 1 Munro pseudo- nym 2 12- Across' place 3 Teens' hangout 4 Antelope with slender, curved horns 5 Superintendents ways in 6 Request 7 Bygone party member 8 Fast pitch Solution time: 25 mins. Solution time: 25 mins. 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Yesterday's Cryptoquip: IF A WOMAN WHO HELPS DELIVER BABIES HAS BIG PROBLEMS, IS SHE HAVING A MIDWIFE CRISIS? Today's Cryptoquip Clue: W equals T KANSAN TRIVIA QUESTION Log on to Kansan.com to answer! On the night of May 20, 1952, a rowdy mob numbering 1,500 students made the largest raid in KU history of ___ . Need a hint? studentsforku.org This week's prize: $25 Target Gift Card! Need a hint? studentsforku.org KANSAN.COM The University of Kansas KU ENDOWMENT This University of Kansas P $1 Draws and 1/2 price appetizers after 9 p.m. EVERY Thursday at henry t's henry t's 6th & Kasold 749-2999 OPINION THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 7A THURSDAY JANUARY 31, 2008 COMMENTARY I think, therefore I don't use that phrase DENNIS MERSMANN It's now second semester and time to trade in your gen-ed requirement No.1 for gen-ed requirement No.2. For those of you enrolled in Western Civ, this means a crash course in philosophy. Boring, boring philosophy. You'll read Nietzsche, John Locke (yes, the bald guy from "Lost") and Rene Descartes. These three, along with most of the dead white men who fill our syllabi, somehow got the funding to sit around and do whatever they wanted. The ones we read in Western Civ II chose to ponder the meaning and essence of being. In these readings, you will find theories and ideas that you never knew were worth thinking about. These readings are not meant to consume your thoughts. They are supposed to form your opinions about what actually matters. The problem with these readings is that they have some very quotable parts. You probably already know that Nietzsche said, "God is dead," and Descartes said, "I think, therefore I am." Locke didn't say anything very quotable, but he loved the idea of property and spontaneously recovered from paralysis. Fortunately, most people leave these quotations where they found them. But, of course, some don't. Someday, you will find yourself in class with someone who has saved up a Western Civ II gem to blow everyone's mind. If someone says "I think, therefore I am," he or she is either a hippie who likes to get high and think about stuff, or a philosophy major who grew up in a neighborhood without other kids to play with and resorted to books. This person might continue talking about "the illusion of reality," even using the phrase verbatim. This can happen anywhere. It happened in my American Literature II class. Do not let them get away with this. Walk over to those people and slap them with an open palm. Before they can respond, just tell them that you didn't really hit them. It's only an illusion, and they simply perceive pain. If you can't bring yourself to physically abuse your peers just to prove a point, do what I do. Silently judge them and passive aggressively complain about them to your friends (or to an entire campus, depending on the circulation of your whining). "I think, therefore I am" was not Descartes' point — it was his proof. He argued that the only certainty a person has is that he exists. Everything else is possibly an illusion. If you quote Descartes, then good, you remembered one sentence. I can't give you the context of "God is dead" because I skipped that book. I got a B. Life goes on. People who repeat one memorized sentence need to be treated like the lazy know-nothings that they are. These people try to appear smart without actually formulating their own thoughts. Quoting other philosophers doesn't prove anything or add to a discussion. Who cares what Descartes and Nietzsche said. What do you say? Add that to the class discussion. Use the readings as a jumping-off point to explore your own ideas. If your teacher isn't receptive to this, do it anyway. You're paying to take the class, and the teacher is your employee. But at least think before you speak. Mersmann is a Lawrence senior in creative writing. YES, THAT'S NICE, BUT DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING YOU WROTE? Max Rinkel 》 LETTER TO THE EDITOR 'Natural' herb's drug-like effects create similar health problems On Jan. 23, there was a column titled "Natural Herb Flavors 'Students' Day." If you take the time to look skeptically at the claims made for the herb, you will find that there is no good reason to drink kratom tea. Claim 1: It treats addictions. There is absolutely no evidence for this claim. Looking at its history and illegality, it has its own addictive properties. If you are an addict, you should seek real medical treatment, not another addiction. Claim 2: Increased energav Kratom is an opiate and is banned for a reason. Its history outlines a knack for addition, and at $28 an ounce, this is something that you don't want cutting The only study (from Pubmed) on the subject was a survey of construction workers who drank kratom and how they took longer hours. However, since there was no control or placebo group, this article proves nothing. There is no way of validating any kind of causation, even if there were proper correlation. @KANSAN.COM To read the original column that ran Jan. 23 and other students' comments, search for "Osterhaus" at kansan.com. Although this is a "natural" herb, it has biochemical properties like any drug and should be treated as such. Keep in mind that when you are steeping your tea, you have no idea how much drug you are actually getting or how dangerous the result will be Sincerely, Solnlee肥 Topeka sophomore If any person is claiming health benefits for a high price and no evidence, be skeptical. into your rent payment. Sincerely, COMMENTARY Opinion trumps fact in media CHELSEA DURBIN On the other hand, an opinion is only believed to be true. An opinion rests on hypothetical grounds that are far from sufficient, and they are unable to create 100 percent certainty. I have come to believe that the line between fact and opinion runs very thin, especially when it involves the media. During our education, we have been taught that a fact is true. A fact can be tested and can be proven 100 percent accurate. As college students, we have the advantages of turning to a number of different sources to get our news and entertainment: TV, radio, newspapers and the Internet. We live in a society driven by media, and it often becomes the vice we gather our information from. The sudden increase in unwarranted opinions I seem to encounter in the media these days worries me. The true sense of reporting the facts has started to drown out. The two opposites have become so intertwined that it has become hard for people to actually tell the difference between them in today's media. There are two categories of people: The people who assume there are no such things as facts, only interpretation and only opinions, and the people who do not want facts because they want someone else to come up with conclusions for them. Let's take a glance at Britney. Last May, she was seen carrying her baby Sean in her left hand and a glass of water in her right when she reportedly tripped over the hem of her pants, causing baby Sean's head to "whip back violently" If we look at entertainment media, for example: Britney Spears and her "atrocious" parenting or Heath Ledger and his "uncertain" death, we can see a hodgepodge of reporting opinions. Heath Ledger was found dead last week in his apartment in New York City. His death was speculated to be drug-related, but it has not been proven yet. Supposedly pills and a rolled bill were seen in the apartment. Once again reporters went crazy, assuming his death was drug related, and they accused him of doing hard drugs. This ignited a whirlwind of opinions about Britney's parenting skills and left the public doubting her ability to be a decent mother. I'm not saying this isn't a possibility, nor am I saying Britney Spears is mother of the year, but with such accusations, facts are essential. I understand that the news business is a fast-paced environment, and as professionals, reporters must give stories the edge they need so that they will be read. But have we become so susceptible to gossip and tabloids that true facts are no longer in existence? Are we destined to be a nation driven only by opinions? I'm really not sure, but I do know that we should all question what we hear and never underestimate the ability of truth. Don't worry, though. This is only my opinion. Durbin is a Hays junior in journalism and English. Visit Kansan.com and add the Facebook application, "University Daily Kansan," to start contributing. 》 FREE FOR ALL If I was forced to choose between sleeping with Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama, I'd choose Clinton. Yes, I'm a girl. --baby. --baby. In response to May Davis' quote in the Oread Inn story: Way to stand up for current students. Actually, that's repulsive. --baby. I think it's time for KU to invest in some new, more comfortable desks. I think it's funny that my father wants me to get pregnant, as long as it's Conner Teahan's --- --- Some people should not be allowed to post on YouTube. Flavor of Love 3 starts Feb. 11. Can you say Flava Flav? --- KU on Wheels: For the love of God, wash the bused buses. It's like 'I'm walking into a moving dirt box each morning. --- --- The Jayhawks eat Wildcats for breakfast. I think my boyfriend is more turned on by Sherron Collins than he is by me. --- To the guy in my Recital 100 class: Your ongoing insight and commentary during the class is not as welcome, humorous or insightful as you might think. So stop. --- --- Mike Beasley, the humblest man alive. I'm convinced my archaeology professor just flicked me off in his mint blue minivan. Amazing! --- I just want to know what the hell Michael Beasley was thinking when he said he would beat us in Africa. Honestly, I bet the guy can't even locate the country on the map. (Editor's note: I'd like to see anyone locate the country of Africa on a map.) --- Seriously, Michael Beasley is from New York? Why the hell would he go to a school in the middle of nowhere? --- @KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free For All online. 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Maximum Length: 200 words LETTER GUIDELINES Maximum Length: 200 words Maximum Length: 500 words The submission must include: Author's name and telephone number; class, home-studio (student); position (faculty member/staff); phone number (will not be published) The submission must include: Author's name and telephone number; class, hometown (student); position (faculty member/staff); phone number (will not be published) The Kansan will not print guest columns or letters that attack a reporter or another columnist. GUEST COLUMN GUIDELINES THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansan Editorial Board are Darla Slipke, Matt Erickson, Dianne Smith, Bryan Dykman and Lauren Keith. 8A NEWS CAMPUS FAMILY THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 Professors live in campus matrimony BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com dodd@kansan.com Marta and Byron Caminero- Santangelo have lived by a simple rule during their seven years at the University of Kansas. Marta, an associate professor in the English department, and Byron, the director of graduate studies in the English department, have made sure to alternate their class schedules. Somebody has to be there if one of their two children gets sick. "We almost never see each other at work because we work on alternate schedules," Marta said. "We're superman and Clark Kent." FATHER'S DAY weighed the negatives. "Your spouse understands your work experiences. They know what you're talking about." Marta and Byron, who have been married since 1991 and have two children, Nicola and Gabriel, went to graduate school together at the University of California Irvine. Marta The Caminero-Santangelo has worked in the University's English department since 1997, but their arrangement is hardly unique. Marta and Byron are joined by five other husband and wife duos in the English department. "Your spouse understands your work experiences," Hull said. "They know what you're talking about. Being able to talk about your workday at night is a great way to celebrate the day." VICKIE HULL Family therapist Vickie Hull, a licensed marriage and family therapist for Lawrence Therapy Services, said she's had experience with married couples who share the same work environment, and generally the positives out- said that years people spend in graduate school could possibly explain why so many professors and academics end up together. "When you're in grad school, it's not like you're meeting a whole lot of people other than the people you're in grad school with," Marta said. "And those people are naturally going to be interesting to you because they're smart, intellectual and have some other similar interests." Marta and Byron Caminero-Santangelo with their children, Nicola and Gabriel. Marta and Byron both work in the English department and face the challenges and rewards of working with 30 students. After graduate school, Marta and Byron moved to DePaul University in Chicago in 1995. Two years later, the University of Kansas offered Byron a job with a potential for tenure. Byron negotiated for his wife, and Marta joined him at the University. "We hit the academics jackpot," Byron said. FREE ADVANCE SCREENING! Tuesday, February 5, at 7:30pm at the Woodruff Auditorium. HE'S TAKING THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD AND YOU'RE BIRING SUCHTON. Vince Vaughn's WILD WEST COMEDY SHOW 30 DAYS AND 30 NIGHTS HOLLYWOOD TO THE HEARTLAND WILD WEST R PICTURE HOUSE WildWestComedy.com IN THEATRES FEBRUARY 8, 2008 Q&A WITH MEMBERS OF THE CAST AFTER THE SCREENING! 一 FLIP video The Shoot and Share Cameras PICK UP PASSES AT: SUA Box Office, Level 4, Kansas Union: 9AM to 5PM OR RSVP ONLINE: Campuscircle.net/screening/KanWildWest Flip Camcorder raffle at the screening!!! Flip video The Shoot and Shaped Carport SUR "It's not like New York, where there's 5,000 other Universities around," Marta said. "If you're going to attract part of an academic couple here, there probably has to be something for the other side of the academic couple." Byron said it sometimes can be tough for spouses to both find jobs at the same university. "It worked out well for us, but obviously the difficulty for some Marta said that the University had been great about accommodating spouses—partly because they have to be. But Hull said there were potential drawbacks to working with your spouse. couples to both find jobs is a major drawback." Byron said. "I think the biggest thing is understanding what the boundaries are," Hull said. "And role definition, whose job is it to do what." "You want to make sure you're not airing laundry at work." But for Byron, working in the same department with his spouse has its rewards. Hull said spouses should keep their co-workers in mind. Byron said when you work in the same department as your wife, it sometimes can be difficult to get "Just having a sympathetic ear, and getting helpful feedback, and sharing ideas about teaching?" Byron said. Marta agreed. Event Compliments of SUA away from work. "You have stuff to talk about and you have a common ground level of similar interests and commitments," Marta said. "We just understand each other." 》LEGISLATION Edited by Madeline Hyden Alcohol ordinance proposed If downtown business owners get their way, students may be allowed to take their beers outside their favorite bars on Massachusetts Street. City staff members are looking into revising an ordinance that prohibits downtown drinking establishments from serving alcohol outside without a sidewalk dining license. Business owners vie for a more lenient alcohol policy ANDY GREENHAW agreenhaw@kansan.com Under an ordinance, which was enacted in 1993, in order for an establishment to be eligible for a sidewalk dining license, it must show that at least 70 percent of its sales come from food or non-alcoholic beverages. Many downtown business owners, including Peach Model, owner of The Sandbar, said the 70 percent food sales requirement is next to impossible for most downtown drinking establishments to meet. "The size of our restaurant makes it hard to comply with the food sales requirement," Model said at last week's city commission meeting. "We have a really great design in mind for a front patio, but we can't meet the requirements for it to be legal." City staff members are analyzing a number of possibilities, including lowering the food sales requirement, exempting existing businesses from the requirement or simply eliminating the requirement. Most commis- ment is already downtown businesses need in order to serve any alcohol, unless the establishment existed before the ordinance was "We have to cap off the number of people who come into the bar at a number much lower than our occupancy or else we'll risk making too much money from alcohol," BRENT PIEPERGERDES Henry's Owner stationers at last Tuesday's city commission meeting seemed to favor dropping the food sales requirement to 55 percent. A 55 percent food sales require Voted Best Pizza in Lawrence! Almost the Weekend! Thursday Special: ONLY $13.05 plustax 16" Pizza 2 Toppings 2 Drinks PIZZERIA FreeDelivery! 749-0055 • 704 Mass.; rudyspizzeria.com passed in 1994. BASKETBALL POSTER SERIES LOOK FOR THEM IN BIG XII HOME GAMES AGAINST... THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN In other words, lowering the food sales requirement to 55 percent does little or nothing to help downtown Iowa State Jan. 23 Nebraska Jan. 26 Missouri Feb. 4 Colorado Feb 16 K-State Mar. 1 Texas Tech Mar. 3 As city commissioner Mike Amyx said at last Tuesday's meeting, most drinking establishments were having trouble meeting that requirement as well. bar owners who want outside dining IOWA BLOW IOWA BLOW THIS YEAR... WE'RE NOT SHARING BUT YOUR RNHOLE In fact, many downtown business owners such as Brent Piepergerders, owner of Henry's on Eighth Street, said they wanted big revisions to that ordinance as well. Requiring a business to make sure 55 percent of its sales come from food puts an artificial cap on the amount a business is allowed to collect all together, said Piepergeerdz "We have to cap off the number of people who come into the bar at a number much lower than our occupancy or else we'll risk making too much money from alcohol," he said. "Someone who's likely to buy two or three beers upstairs is unlikely to buy two or three mothas downstairs to offset the income from the beers." According to city manager David Corliss, the commission enacted the ordinance because it was afraid more bars would open than what was best for the city. Piepergierdes said he thought the best action would be to allow a one-time exemption of every business on Massachusetts street from the ordinance—a strategy that was used when city commissioners first enacted the ordinance in 1994. City planners are reviewing the two ordinances and looking at any possible revisions—a process that city communications manager Lisa Patterson said could take several weeks. Edited by Nick Manglaracina VAN 08 SPORTS PREGAME TRASH TALK HEATS UP PAGE 7B THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN N WOMEN PREPARE FOR WEEKEND MATCHUPS WWW.KANSAN.COM PAGE 3B THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 PAGE 1B VIRGINIA SMITH MEN'S BASKETBALL KANSAS 30 ATE PALMERS 15 SAS 2 Junior guard Mario Chalmers tries to force a shot past Kansas State forward Michael Beasley during Wednesday night's game in Manhattan. Chalmers led Kansas with 19 points. The Wildcats defeated the Jayhawks 84-75 and improved to 5-0 in the Biq 12 with the victory while Kansas dropped to 5-1. Kansas loses streak, perfect season BY MARK DENT mdent@kansan.com MANHATTAN - All the bad feelings finally returned. The perfect start ended. "Who in here actually thought we could win tonight?" he asked. Brady Morningstar leaned on a slumped over Sherron Collins. Chase Buford, dressed in street clothes, patted Tyrel Reed on his head. Brandon Rush stared forward, not looking behind at the court. None of the Jayhawks wanted to look that direction. That's where the party was. Kansas State won 84-75 on Wednesday night, its first victory against in its rival in 25 years, and the celebration was starting. Fans, who had screamed and booed in a ravenous, vengetful tone for 40 minutes, lifted Michael Beasley, their basketball savior, on their shoulders. Bill Walker, also on top of the crowd, felt vindicated by the victory. The players and fans had good reason to cherish the victory. They deserved it. That was a shock. Before the game, the hype centered around superb freshman Beasley. Everyone knew he was the best player on the court. Would the No. 2 team or the No. 1 freshman win? The rest of the K-State team got lost amid the talk. Wednesday night, they showed that shouldn't happen again. "KState was just a better team than we were tonight," Self said. "Offensively and defensively." Bill Walker scored 12 points in the first half to give his team an early lead, and Self said the Wildcats' guards sped up Russell Robinson, Mario Chalmers and Sherron Collins, who were supposed be the superior players. "The way that team started gave them confidence," Self said, "and put us on our heels." It didn't help that the Wildcats couldn't SEE BASKETBALLON PAGE 4B WildCats' desire to win fueled victory against Kansas MANHATTAN, Kan — Students are still going to fill Budig Hall for lectures thi hall for lectures this morning. Lawrence residents are still going to venture to Massachusetts Street for dinner tonight. And the Kansas basketball team, despite an 84-75 defeat to Kansas State, will still be one of the best in the nation. If Kansas would have taken down Kansas State at home for the 25th straight year, however, Manhattan would have been as depressing as the ending of "La Traviata" today. BY CASE KEEFER CKEEFER@KANSASN.COM In short, the Wildcats' victory meant everything for their program and the Kansas loss meant next to nothing for its program. For Kansas State, this was its national championship. For Kansas, this was one game of a possible 40-game season. The Bramlaglase Coliseum crowd fed the Wildcats energy like a mother feeds her There was just no way the Wildcats were letting this one slip away. Sensational Kansas State freshmen forwards Michael Beasley and Bill Walker were too focused to let a long history of futility keep them down, and they proved it by combining for 47 points. baby Gerber. There were more middle fingers, vulgar T-shirts and hateful signs than a death metal concert. The atmosphere was absolutely exhausting. "It's one of the loudest places I've ever played," senior center Sasha Kaun said. "My ears were ringing." Kansas coach Bill Self added that he couldn't even hear the whistle when the referees blew it. But he should have been able to tell the calls from the 12,528 fans cloaked in purple. When a call went against the Wildcats, their faithful moaned loud enough to make it seem like an asteroid was SEE KEEFER ON PAGE 4B BASKETBALLL Sloppy play plagues women's basketball team in loss BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com NORMAN, OKLA. - When a team is in dire need of a Big 12 victory, the Lloyd Noble Center is just about the last place it wants to be. Kansas learned this Wednesday night as a rowdy crowd and No. 11 Oklahoma played unkind hosts, out-muscling coach Bonnie Henrickson's team for a 67-51 victory. The Sooners (14-4, 4-2) turned the ball over an astounding 25 times, but the jayhawks (12-8, 1-6) matched that turnover for turnover with 25 of their own. "The difference is Oklahoma scored on our turnovers and we didn't score on theirs," Henrickson said. Kansas took an early 3-2 lead with a three-pointer from sophomore guard Danielle McCray. Then Oklahoma guard Jenna Plumley answered with another three-pointer and Kansas would never again own the lead. Senter forward Taylor McIntosh said, "We have to be smarter. A lot of it isn't because of pressure; it's just us making a dumb mistake. "We're beating ourselves up a lot more than the other teams are." "In the beginning we killed ourselves with turnovers," McCray said. "Lately we haven't been giving ourselves chance to stay in the game." Freshman center Krysten Boogaard, who has a habit of getting into early foul trouble, picked up her first foul just 35 seconds into the game while guarding Sooner Center Courtney Paris. However, Boogaard regained his composure and settled into the flow of the game to the tune of 11 points. eight rebounds and four blocks. "I thought she played big around the rim and I liked her confidence to try and get a piece of the ball," Henrickson said. "I thought coming in to that length might bother their bigs a little." Boogaard's performance, as great as it was, wasn't nearly enough to offset the power from Oklahoma's lineup. Also, the Sooners' three starting post players, forwards Ashley Paris and Amanda Thompson and center Courtney Paris, each finished with 10 points and combined for 24 rebounds. Oklaoma cruised through the waning minutes of the first half and opened the second half with a 15-5 run. The Sooners lead blew up to 26 with 9:15 remaining, but the scrappy Jayhawks refused to take the loss lying down. Sophomore guard/forward Nyeshia Stevenson went off for a season high 15 points. Freshman guard Chakeitha Weldon provided some fire off the Kansas bench and energized the offense to a 14-4 run. Overall though, the team was happy to take away some positive things after playing in such a hostile environment. With 3:07 left Boogaard picked up her fifth foul to foul out of her first collegiate game. "She sparked up everyone else and that's the pace we need to play at consistently, just get it and go," McCray said. "I thought at times our game plan to dig and double and crowd the paint was good, but their shooters stepped up and made some shots," Henrickson said. "Still, it was good for us to battle for some minutes in the second half and fight back." Kansas to Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday for a 7 p.m. tippoff on Iowa St. MCINTOSH STREAK ENDS Taylor McIntosh's streak of starting 58 games straight came to an end in Lloyd Noble Center Wednesday evening as the senior forward watched the opening tip from the bench. Including last night's game, McIntosh has started 106 of the 109 games she's appeared in. Henrickson said the change was because McIntosh was "in the dog house" a little bit and her replacement, senior forward Jamie Boyd, was the only Jayhawk to look good in practice on Tuesday. MORRIS COMES HOME Wednesday night may have been a road game, but for sophomore guard Sade Morris it was also a homecoming. Morris had 18 game passes for her various family members to come watch the game from behind the Kansas bench. "It it feels really good to see her back home," said Victoria Morris, Sade's mother. "We're a close family and I know she likes being here" In 2006 Morris was named Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year, the same year she graduated from Norman High School. In her junior season, Morris led the Tigers to the 6A state championship. FULL COVERAGE ON PAGE 6B Edited by Nick Maniaracina 3 KANSAS 14 ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS Oklahoma court Center Paris. left, grab a rebound from in front of Kansas center Krysten Gauley in the first half of their basketball game in Norman, Okla. Wednesday, Oklahoma won the game 67-51. 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 Give me victory, or give me teeth! 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Lineah said he jumped at the chance to hire Saunders, probably the final hire in a coaching staff overhaul. "I was very, very open to the fact I needed help," Linehan said in a teleconference. "We had a tough season and it's what you learn after you think you know it all that counts. I learned that the hard way." Saunders begins his second stint GRAND OPENING SALE Jock's nitch porting goods SALE Jock's Nitch 916 Mass LAWRENCE'S ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR HEADQUARTERS Save up to $50 on All Shoes in Stock JOCK'S NITCH T-SHIRT FREE! WITH $30 PURCHASE 20% OFF UNDER ARMOUR Register to Win Merchandise & Certificates. $2500 in Sports Mechandise $2500 See Store for Details Drawing to be held Feb 9th Jock's Nitch 916 Mass MON.-SAT. 9:30AM-7PM SUN. NOON-5PM OAKLEY adidas with the Rams after serving as an assistant under Dick Vermeil in 1999 and 2000, helping the Rams win their first Super Bowl after the '99 season. Olson has been hired by the Bucs as quarterbacks coach. The Redskins' rushing attack was fifth in the NFC last year and 12th overall, averaging 116.9 yards per game with Clinton Portis rushing for 1,262 yards and 11 touchdowns. In 2006, Washington was fourth in the NFL with 138.5 yards per game and the offensive line allowed only 19 sacks. Linehan said Saunders was on his "fantasy list" as a possible replacement for Olson. He said the two have similar philosophies and that Saunders would have "full authority" of the play-calling. The Redskins had only 17 turnovers in 2006, second-fewest in the league. Linehan said none of the changes was mandated by team president John Shaw, with whom he met in Los Angeles a few weeks after the season. He said he didn't anticipate any additional changes. "I've got to say it re-energized me just to have an opportunity to do this," Linehan said. "It really sets the tempo for our season." Earlier in the month, the Rams fired offensive line coach Paul Boudreau, secondary coach Willy Robinson and running backs coach Wayne Moses. All served two seasons under Linehan. Linehan has also hired Art Valero as assistant head coach and running backs coach and Steve Loney to coach the offensive line. "John didn't tell me anything as far as what I had to do and didn't have to do," Linehan said. "I said I'd like to make some changes and I made a few changes prior and a few since. "There were never any mandates of any kind, it was a very open discussion of the areas where we fell short, which were many." Saunders was associate head coach and wide receivers coach in his earlier stint with St. Louis, helping the Rams lead the NFL in total offense and points per game in 1999 and total 540 points in 2000, the third-highest total in NFL history. He was known for his high-energy style in practice, typically sprinting downfield to offer instant coaching tips to the wide receivers. Prior to joining the Redskins, Saunders was assistant head coach and offensive coordinator for five seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. During those seasons, the Chiefs led the NFL with 2,157 points. 24 THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 SPORTS 3B BASKETBALL 53 Weston White / KANSAM Robert Reynolds, Lee's Summit freshman, cuts through the lane to block the shot of Andrew Randall, Stillwell freshman. Randall and the rest of the Brokeback Mountainters went on to win 44 to 41. Fun, friendly intramural game turns competitive Brokeback Mountainers take victory against Zontallica BY WHITNEY HAMILTON whamilton@kansan.com The basketball courts that used to have a few fun pick-up games last week at the Student Recreation Fitness Center now have competitive teams playing on all four courts. It might be intramural, but it's definitely not just a game. Last night's game was no exception for the Brokeback Mountainers (sic) and Zontallica. It would have seemed to be a rivalry between two college or professional basketball teams ying for a national championship, rather than a friendly intramural game. Both teams started out having fun and making small fouls or turnovers, such as stepping out of bounds or traveling, but they soon realized that in the end there could only be one winner. A high scorer for Zontallica, Simon Mance, Milwaukee, Wisc., senior, worked under the pressure and made tough shots in the paint. As soon as the game started, Matthew Mulligan, Overland Park freshman, made the first two points for the Brokeback Mountainers. His team high-fived and cheered him on, hoping that it wasn't just beginner's luck. The game quickly turned into a game of fouls, mostly on Zontallica. It didn't stop Zontallica from scoring, though. Still even the Mountainers had their fair share of fouls and sent Zontallica to the free-throw line many times during the game. Ending the first half, Zontallica took the lead 26-22. With many turnovers in the first half, the victory seemed to be up for grabs for either team. With just more than 10 minutes on the clock, it was a close game with Zontallica leading by only three points. Coming into the second half, the battle got even more heated. Frank Lasley, Overland Park freshman, said the Brokeback Mountainers had reason to get back into the game. "We were all motivated to start playing harder because the other team were poor sports," Lasley said. "We were all motivated to start playing harder because the other team were poor sports." As the game wound down, a steal and assist from Andrew Randall, Stilwell freshman, helped Mason Zontallica responded with Robert Revnolds. Lee's Summit. Haggerty, Overland Park freshman, score two for the Brokeback Mountainers. FRANK LASLEY Overland Park freshman Bee Sewman. Mo., freshman, making a three-point shot at the top of the arc. With time ticking down and only seven minutes left in the game, the Brokeback Mountainers were in the lead. A technical foul was called when a player on Zontallica kicked the ball after a foul had already been called on the team. Randall stepped to the free-throw line to take the foul shots. The fake-outs and tough defense weren't enough to tear the Brokeback Mountainers down, which resulted in a final score of 44-41. They celebrated their first victory and didn't seem the least bit surprised at the feat. "I expected to win by watching the other guys warm up." Haggerty said. —Edited by Mandy Earles NO GREASE JUST LIGHTNING! FREAKY FAST! JIMMY JOHN'S Since JJ 1983 GOURMET SANDWICHES FREAKY GOOD! 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While Smith was forced to sit out the fall season with an ankle injury, Torarczyk, a late recruit from Poland, joined the team only a few days before the invitational. The lajayhawks have no reason not to be pleased with their impressive finishes. In singles action, senior Stephanie Smith and freshman Magdalena Torarczyk both cruised unscathed to perfect 3-0 records. Senior Elizaveta Adeveva helped powered partner, junior Edina Horvath, turn in a 2-1 performance at the Hawaii Invitation Invitational Jan. 16-20. The duo were part of a KU team that dominated the event. Hall-Holt praised both players for their performances. "With Stephanie Smith coming in from ankle surgery and winning all three of her singles matches, you know I was impressed with her performance," she said. "As well as our new freshman that just got in four days prior to us leaving for Hawaii, and she came in and went undefeated in singles and had a good performance in doubles as well." Freshman Maria Martinez, who teamed up with Torarczyk to go 2-1 in doubles, also had a successful trip, finishing with a 2-1 record in singles. Also recording a 2-1 mark in doubles was the experienced tandem of junior Edina Horvath and senior Elizaveta Avdeeva, as well as freshmen Kate Goff and Emily Gorham Vaddeeva, one of three seniors on the squad, talked about what it meant to be a role model for the younger players. "I already went through it so I know how hard it is at the beginning when you're a freshman, she said. "So I am just going to try to help the girls and show them that if you play hard it's going to pay off." The Jayhawks will have to maintain their high level of play this weekend when they play Arkansas, as they will take on some stiff competition. The 1FT collegiate rankings have Arkansas ranked 40th heading into this Saturday's showdown in Fayetteville, and Tulsa ranked 44th before this Sunday's matchup against the Jayhawks. "The first match, we are going to play against Arkansas and they are really good, so we are just going to go and play as hard as we can. I feel like we are really prepared mentally and we have nothing to lose," Adeveea said. It's too early in the season to set any goals or make any predictions, but Hall-Holt gave reason to be optimistic about this year's team. "I think so far the chemistry of the team is very good and I'm very excited about the group of girls this year and just the enthusiasm that they are bringing," she said. "They see the upswing for other [KU] sports doing well and they want to be right there with all the fame that the other sports are getting." Edited by Madeline Hyden demolition sale! $100 Automatically entered into Cash Giveaway when you make a purchase! The wrecking ball is coming but hasn’t hit yet! We’re still at 12th & Oread – between the old Yello Sub & The Crossing (may they rest in peace) We guarantee to have the lowest textbook prices in town! 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Kansas' players had been through NCAA Tournaments, Big 12 Championships and countless rivalry games. They didn't show it, though. Collins said the guards often got into the lane then threw the ball away. Darrell Arthur played brilliantly offensively but hurt himself by picking up his fourth foul early in the second half. The performance was far different from those the Jayhawks gave in other tight games against Arizona, Southern California, Missouri and Georgia Tech. In those games the Jayhawks played with poise, made big baskets and controlled the ball. "Tonight, we didn't," Arthur said. "We didn't take advantage of our opportunities." Because of that, the Jayhawks not only lost their perfect record but lost their position atop the conference. Kansas is now one game behind the Wildcats, who are still undefeated in conference play. It's the first time the Jayhawks have lost, and Self said the players can use it for their benefit if they improve. A big test for Kansas likely won't come until Feb. 11 at Texas. The Jayhawks will know how much they improved then. For now, they'll just have to hurt. "This could be a good thing for us in the long run," Self said, "but certainly, it stings." W.BASKETBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) about to collide with Earth. When a call went their way, it was like Bruce Willis in Armageddon saving the world all over again. It's cliché, but Kansas State simply wanted it more. Tonight, Beasley wasn't stepping on the court to prove he was the best player in college basketball against the No. 2 team in the nation. He was doing what he was brought to the Little Apple to do — beat Kansas. He did it all, too. Kansas State coach Frank Martin may have been the one in the suit and tie, but it was clear Beasley was in charge. He instructed his teammates offensively and defensively, hit big shots and even cleaned the floor on three 230 occasions. Believe it or not, Beasley and the Cats may have helped the Jayhawks in the long run. This way, there's no talk of an undefeated season to get distracted by and there's no way Kansas will be satisfied prematurely The Jayhawks will still win the Big 12 and they'll still receive a No. 1 seed come tournament time. "We weren't going to run the table," Self said. "I wish we could but that wasn't going to happen." So let Kansas State enjoy accomplishing its season's mission. Kansas' list of objectives is still too long to let this one derail it. —Edited by Madeline Hyden PRIME plays Jon Goering/KANSAN First Half 18:55- Nothing but air. Michael Beasley fires up an airball. This lets the Kansas players know that Michael Beasley is at least mortal. He won't score in the first nine minutes of the game. 16:02- Beasley says he and Walker are the two best dunkers on the team and you could see why here. Walker threw it down, energizing the crowd and giving the Wildcats an 11-5 lead. 5:13- Beasley makes a three pointer to give K-State a 31-29 lead. KU ties it up on the next possession, but the Wildcats never trail again. 14:56- Any time a small man dunks, it's good for his team. This quieted the raucous crowd for a while and started a KU comeback. Sophomore forward Darell Arthur hangs his shoulders in disbelief as he is whistled for a foul during the first half of the game. Foul trouble kept Arthur on the bench for much of the game. Arthur finished with 12 points and seven boards, but played just 17 minutes in the game. Second Half 13:33- Another whistle. Arthur picks up his fourth foul, after being in for just three minutes. 9:58- Beasley drives through a crowded lane for a dunk. He gives KSU a 57-45 lead, and the crowd gets louder than it's been all game. This has to go down as one of the best crowds in Big 12 history. 7:08- Darrell Arthur makes two free throws to pull Kansas within six at 57-51. The Jayhawks have made six of six free throws in the last three minutes to go on a 6-0 run. 4:10- A loose ball rolls over to Beasley, who is spotting up for a three-pointer. He connects, and K-State leads 67-57. That's the way the game went for the Jayhawks. KANSAS STATE K-State forwards Ron Anderson and Luis Colon celebrate their team's first home victory against Kansas in 25 home games Wednesday night at Bramalea Coliseum in Manhattan. After the final buzzer the crowd stoked the court to join the players in celebration. Mindy Ricketts/KANSAN game notes LONG REGULAR SEASON STREAK This loss didn't just end a good streak for this season. It ended a great one that went back to last season. The Jayhawks had won 28 straight regular season games. Of course, it ended a 24-game winning streak versus K-State, too. The Jayhawks are now 174-89 against the Wildcats. MEAN TO MORNING STAR The crowd was hostile, even to those who didn't play. Brady Morningstar, who is redshirting this season, found that out early. He ran out of the tunnel when the team was announced, and a fan immediately shouted an obscenity at him. When Arthur was in the game, he was aggressive. He took 12 shots in just 17 minutes and pulled down 7 rebounds. That's the Arthur coach Bill Self wants to see, except for the foul trouble. The fouls limited him and the Kansas offense. GOOD FOR ARTHUR THREE POINT Thursday 279 Discount available the Thursday after the discount eligible game. Discount available at the Kansas Union, Burge Union, Edwards Campus Oread Books and online at kubookstores.com Every Thursday following a KU Basketball Team. V 4 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 KANSAS STATE 84, KANSAS 75 5B 中建四局水电二公司 Despite stutter-start, Beasly leads Cats to victory BY RUSTIN DODD rdodd@kansan.com MANHATTAN — For 11 minutes on Wednesday, K-State freshman Michael Beasley had people wondering. This was the guy who was supposed to be the best player in the country? For nearly 11 minutes, Kansas held Beasley scoreless. The Kansas defense swarmed Beasley and showed that the freshman All-American and offensive juggernaut wasn't immortal. "It was tough, they defend as a team. As soon as I touched the ball, as soon as I stepped in the paint, there were three guys around me," Beasley said. If only college basketball games were only 11 minutes long. Beasley got in the score book on a fade-away baseline jump shot with 9:19 to play in the first half and never looked back. The 6-foot-10 power forward finished with 25 points on nine-of-18 shooting, including a perfect four-of-four night from three-point range. Beasley, who came into Wednesday's game averaging 25.3 points per game, helped K-State win a home game against Kansas for the first time since 1983. Still, Beasley downplayed his big night. "It was just another game to me," he said. "He scored pro points tonight," Self said. Self said Beasley earned his 25 points. Beasley sure didn't play like it. Beasley's biggest shot came with four minutes left. His three-pointer from the wing with 4:15 left game the Wildcats at 67-57 lead. "He's just a great player that made some tough shots." Kansas senior After scoring eight points in the first half, Beasley showcased his full offensive repertoire in the second. First Beasley drove to the lane and hit a leaning left-handed shot on Sasha Kaun. A possession later he barreled into lane and finished off the glass. Whenever K-State needed a big shot, Beasley hit one. "It's a hard match-up for anybody," Kansas coach Bill Self said. "You put a big guy on him and he goes four-of-four from three." Beasley, who finished with only six rebounds, made sure to let everyone know he wasn't alone. forward Sasha Kaun said. "I knew my team was capable of beating anybody. We showed them tonight." Beasley said, while ribbing Pullen for his surprising stat line. "We just knocked a Final Four caliber team." Bill Walker jumped in. "I had a lot of help from my teammates," he said. Fellow Freshmen Bill Walker and Jacob Pullen had 22 and 20 points, respectively. The three freshmen—along with senior Clent Stewart—sat together after the game and reflected on the historic victory. "Did this victory mean something more for K-State?" Then one question came, and for the first time all night, Beasley deferred. The young freshman who had an answer for Kansas all night was stumped. "People act like there's one team in Kansas," Walker said. "We got a chance to show them there isn't." the high/low Taking Stock of the Kansas—K-State game Bill Walker Edited by Sam Lamb Highs Walker is often the forgotten man. But Walker was as big a reason for the Wildcats victory as Beasley. He scored 22 points and gave K-State a huge lift in the opening minutes as Beasley struggled. K-State's Crowd Commend the K-State student section — It was around 4,000 strong. and Bramlage Coliseum was as loud as any college gym in the nation. The students practically blew the roof off the place in the final minutes. Manhattan bar owners Manhattan bar owners Manhattan's bar district — Aggieville — probably experienced a night of record profit after the Wildcats upset. Lows K-State's Crowd Sure it was loud, but K-State's crowd gets negative marks for its constant booing and overly hostile tendencies. Kansas Foul Trouble Foul trouble on Darrell Arthur, Sasha Kaun and Mario Chalmers crippled the Jayhawk offense in the first half. Arthur, who scored 12 points, played only 17 minutes. Kansas'rebounding The Jahawks allowed K-State 16 offensive rebounds. Kansas might have been lucky that K-State only ended up with 10 second chance points. 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Oklahoma won the ga. 67-15. women's basketball notebook ASSOCIATED PRESS Oklahoma forward Ashley Paris, right, defends, as Kansas forward Taylor McIntosh, left, goes to the basket in the first half of a women's college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Wednesday. OKLAHOMA 5 KANSAS 13 BLOODLINES Oklahoma boasts an impressive athletic lineage. Sophomore center Abi Olaijuwan's father is NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwan. Freshman forward Carlee Roethlisberger's older brother is Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Last but not least, Ashley and Courtney Paris's father, William "Bubba" Paris, was an All-Pro offensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers. Despite disappointing loss, Henrickson remains confident about team WEDDINGTON'S OKLAHOMA CONNECTIONS Inspired inside play slows Sooners Sophomore forward Porcha Weddington's father, Michael, was a four-time letter winner as a defensive lineman for the Sooners. He went on to play in the National Football League with the Green Bay Packers. By Andrew Wiebe ASSOCIATED PRESS BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kansan.com NORMAN, OKLA. - Courtney Paris is as imposing a post player as the college game has ever seen. Consider this; the 6-foot-4 junior center hasn't fallen short of a double-double since her freshman year, a streak that stretched an astounding 78 games coming into Wednesday night's game with Kansas. After 35 minutes the Jayhawks had almost accomplished the unthinkable. Though she had ripped down 13 rebounds, Paris was two points short of extending the streak. Those inevitable points would come after freshman center Krysten Boogaard was called for a blocking foul, but coach Bonnie Henrickson said she was encouraged by the talented freshman's efforts on the defensive end. Boogaard finished with 11 points and eight rebounds to go along with four blocks. Hendrickson said she thought Boogaard's size bothered the Sooner's post players although the 6-foot-5 freshman has to get stronger to compete with the elite post players in the Big 12. "She is getting better about when she should try and get a piece of shots." Henrickson said. "Most of the catches and pivots—she was there." Senior forward Taylor McIntosh knows how hard it is to slow Paris down. Last year in Allen Fieldhouse, Paris dropped 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds against the lajwahays. McIntosh said that to hold her to only 10 points and nearly break her streak in the process was the result of a solid game plan and the defensive play of Boogaard. "Our plan was to double inside and we did that so it was hard for her to score, and when she did get the ball down low and try to score, Krysten was there to block it," McIntosh said. "I think Krysten did a really good time tonight on her and had her frustrated at times." Boogaard said she knew coming in that the matchup would be tough because Paris had a key advantage, size. In order to combat the All-American's power and strength, Boogaard said Henrickson encouraged her to use her quickness to even the playing field. "I was trying to just be faster than her, make my moves quicker than her and just be smart with the moves I was making so that I wouldn't get blocked by her," Boogaard said. But the night wasn't all good for the native of Regina, Saskatchewan. After picking up her first personal foul within the first minute of the game, Boogaard was able to stay out of foul trouble until late in the second half. For the first in her Kansas career, she was sent to the bench after fouling out with 3:07 left to play. "It was very disappointing. I wish I hadn't got that fifth foul but it happened," Boogaard said. Despite the late disappointment, Boogaard seems to have gained the confidence and, more importantly, the trust of the coaching staff and her teammates. The Jayhawks may be 1-6 in Big 12 play but the freshman's progress is a sign of better things to come. Edited by Madeline Hyden {The Place To Be Our VIP!} Save the Date! You're invited to our VIP One Day Only Special February 7th 6:00PM – 9:00PM Legends Place Apartments Sign a lease at this event and there's NO APPLICATION FEE! Music, Free Food and Great Prize Giveaways including a $500 Gift Card! Legends Place APARTMENTS 4101 W. 24th Place Lawrence, Kansas 66047 785-856-5848 www.legendsplace.info www.legendsplace.info YARN BARN Beginning Classes Starting Soon! Before After Get 20% off class yarns! Intermediate Classes as well. Stop by 930 Mass. St. or visit www. yarnbarn-ks.com for a schedule. Jan. 31 (Thurs.) 4 weeks $20.00 7-9 PM Feb. 5 (Tues.) 6 weeks $25.00 7-9 PM Feb. 13 (Wed.) 6 weeks $25.00 7-9 PM After SEX on the HILL COMING Thursday, February 7th PRESENTED BY Jayplay JOIN THE CREW @ ABE&JAKE'S 8 EAST SIXTH STREET • LAWRENCE, KS LANDING FOR THE BIG RELEASE PARTY! THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, JANUARY, 31 2008 SPORTS SUPERBOWL 7B Giants player predicts victory 1050 SNY New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress answers questions for the media availability session Wednesday in Chandler, Ariz. The Giants play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII on Feb. 3 in Glendale, Ariz. BY BARRY WILNER ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOENIX — Tom Brady scoffed. Plaxico Burress wondered what all the attention was about. Brady was puzzled by Burress' prediction that the New York Giants would beat the New England Patriots 23-17 in Sunday's Super Bowl. The fact Burress picked the Giants hardly surprised the league's MVP. The score certainly did. "We only going to score 17 points?" Brady said Wednesday morning before chuckling. "OK. Is Plax playing defense? I wish he had said 45-42 and gave us a little credit for more points." Considering the Patriots set an NFL record by scoring 589 points, Brady's 50 touchdown passes were the most ever for one season, and Randy Moss broke Jerry Rice's mark with 23 TD catches, Burrell might have been a bit chintzy. "I know they have confidence. They should have confidence," Brady said. "They are the NFC champions. I learned a lesson early in my career: No matter what you say during the week — and God knows we say a lot this week — we're going to be focused on going out and winning this game. We're confident, but I don't think we share our thoughts with everybody" Burress did. And when he showed up 33 minutes late for the Giants' media session Wednesday morning, there was speculation the wide receiver was trying to avoid the spotlight. Turns out Burress was spending time with his 1-year-old son and family at breakfast, claiming he was unaware so many people wanted to interrogate him about his prediction. Nor was he aware, he said, that a hefty fine comes with missing a Super Bowl week media session. They had two receivers with over 100 catches. The numbers don't lie about what they have done." "I don't understand what the fuss is about." Burress said, surrounded by at least as many TV cameras, microphones and notepads as Brady was two hours earlier. "Nobody wants to lose. All this is entertainment, it's sports, and sports are entertainment. So 23-17 is the prediction I made, but the game still has to be played." Told about Brady's reaction to that score, Burress said he wasn't dissing anyone. "I'm not taking anything away from what those guys accomplished," he said. "They set all the records you could possibly imagine. They have a great quarterback, the MVP, who threw for a record (50) touchdowns. Randy set a TD record for catches. Nor do the numbers 23-17 lie about what Burress thinks. "Hey, look how much fun everybody is having with it," he said. "It makes national, international headlines. But the game still has to be played." SUPERBOWL Sunny Phoenix is the place to be for sports BY ANDREW BAGNATO ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOENIX — What was once the sleepy home of the NBA's Phoenix Suns, the Fiesta Bowl and baseball's spring training has blossomed into a national sports capital. This year's Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and New York Giants is the latest in a growing list of national sports events that have landed in the desert. And more are on the way as Phoenix contends with Los Angeles to become the West's top destination for major events. "I think Phoenix is just growing into itself," said Jerry Colangelo, the former Phoenix Suns owner and Arizona Diamondbacks chairman. "On balance I think we have done an incredible job of coming from a small Western town into a major league market with an incredible array of events." This represents a dramatic change from the last time Phoenix hosted the Super Bowl, at Tempe's Sun Devil Stadium in January 1996. Back then, some people wondered whether it was big enough to accommodate the event. "In 1996, our question was, can we handle it?" said Mike Kennedy, a local lawyer and chairman of the Arizona's host committee. "Back then, we were selling one product — the warmth." They made the sale, and then some. Since that time, the Phoenix area's population has exploded to 3.8 million, and Phoenix has become the nation's fifth-largest city, with 1.5 million residents. The growth has attracted an events boom as promoters cash in on Phoenix's mild winter weather, resorts and golf courses. When it comes to sports, Phoenix is not just another pretty place. "This is the destination," Diamondbacks President Derrick Hall said. "This is the place to be." The Phoenix area now has four major professional sports franchises, two PGA Tour events, two NASCAR races, two major-college bowl games, an LPGA tour event and a marathon. FOOD Beijing brings Olympics, kosher BY STEPHEN WADE ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIJING Beijing and the Olympics are going kosher. The capital's only kosher restaurant opened 10 months ago, drawing the small Jewish expatriate community, tourists, curious Chinese and even a few Muslims. Business has been so good at Dintf's Kosher Restaurant, that part-owner Lewis Sperber is talking about setting up a second branch closer to the Olympic venues in northern Beijing. Like many restaurateurs and bar owners, Sperber is hoping to benefit with as many as 550,000 foreigners expected to descend on Beijing for the Aug. 8-24 Games. Eating kosher — food that meets Jewish dietary laws — is hardly a raging fad. However, there is a real boom because of the number of Chinese factories being certified to export kosher products. This is driven partially by recent food safety scares in China involving contaminated seafood, pet food and toothpaste. "What we've thought about is preparing sandwiches and other items at a venue closer than we are now to the Olympic sites," Sperer said. "If people leave the Olympics and want a kosher meal, we could have a place for them." Kosher certifications in China conducted by the Orthodox Union — the best-known certification body — have doubled to 307 in the last two years. The total number of kosher certifications is about 2,000, exporters working to reach the world kosher market. "I think business will be very overwhelming during the Olympics," said Minette Ramia, who manages Dini's, a modern, pastel-colored eatery located on Super Bar Street, an aptly named alleyway lined with restaurants and bars just down the street from the Israeli embassy. "From the hygiene side, whether someone is kosher or not, Jewish or not, people will want food from here because it is considered cleaner and more hygienic being that we're in China," Ramia said. "A Muslim woman came in recently because she can't eat meat anywhere else." The staff and cooks at Dini's are nearly all Chinese. Waiters bring new Chinese customers a hand-out to explain kosher, which is called "Jie Shi" in Chinese — "clean food." "When Chinese come, I don't think they know what to order," said Zhao Haixia, the assistant manager. "Normally they just rely on us to tell them what's good." The menu features both northern European (Ashkenazi) and Mediterranean (Sephardic) food traditions. Mainstays like matzo ball soup, chopped liver and Gefilte fish are seldom chosen by Chinese, who more often go for kosher beef dumplings (Jiaozi) or sizzling beef stew. Gefilte fish is a hard sell. "In China eating cold fish doesn't sound so good." Zhao said. Like Beijing's noxious air, China's food safety is one the most sensitive issues surrounding the Olympics, carrying the potential to ruin China's $40 billion preparations to use the Games to show off a modern nation removed from its agrarian roots. One food poisoning case, like one positive doping test — particularly by a Chinese athlete — could grab headlines for weeks and ruin the public relations effort by the communist government. Supply Chain Industry Night Wednesday, Feb. 6 6:00 - 8:00 pm Relays Room - Burge Union (3rd floor) R Representatives from local companies will be present to meet with students to talk about their careers in Supply Management. Regional corporations are very interested in graduates of KU's NEW Supply Chain Management major! Demand for professionals in this area is growing rapidly! SCM professionals are found in virtually EVERY industry! Similar programs have reported a 90% placement rate of undergraduates with an average salary of about $44,000. 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THE BARE ESSENTIALS John Stockemer, Wichita senior, said that the necessities of any Super Bowl watch party were tortilla chips, salsa pretzels or Chex mix and beverages. "You also need a half-time food." Stockemer said. "Pizzas, wings, or little smokies work best." has the better price on Chex mix, three bags for $4, and frozen pizzas, five for $5.55. Other than water, the cheapest drink is Koolaid. Both stores sell four packets "You also need a half-time food. Pizzas, wings, or little smokies work best." Checkers, 2300 Louisiana JOHN STOCKEMER Wichita Senior of kool-aid for $1. Altogether, the refreshments cost $23.05, and after taxes the price is still less than $25. FOR LESS THAN $45 Those who have a little bit StL, sells bags of off-brand tortilla chips for 99 cents. HyVee, 3504 Clinton Parkway, has a better deal on jars of salsa and queso, which cost $2.50 each. Stockemer said three jars would suffice for 15 people. HyVee also more cash to spend on refreshments have more options. Many would opt to upgrade the beverage choice. Checkers offers lower prices on soda and beer. Twelve-packs of soda cost $2.49 each. Two would suffice. Or, if Photo Illustrations by Taylor Miller/KANSAN MARCIE MCCAUSLIN Hy Vee manager "Pretzels seem to go bet- super bowl snack prices "We kind of plan in advance. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are our busiest days before the Super Bowl." And if consumers make the switch to beer, Stock emer recommends switching the Chex mix with pretzels. At Checkers, a one-pound bag of pretzels costs $2.24. Tortilla Chips $ .99 per bag Salsa or Queso $2.50 per jar Chex mix $3 for four bags Pretzels $2.24 per bag Frozen Pizzas $5.55 for five pizzas Soda 24 cans for $4.28 Pizza rolls 40 count bag for $2.88 Beer $11.80 - $16.30 depending on brand Popcorn $1.19 for three bags guests don't mind Shasta brand soda. Checkers offers 24 cans for $4.28. Prices on 30-can packs of beer range from $11.80 to $16.30, depending on preference. Hoy t's requirements apparently don't match that of many revelers. ter with beer than chips or popcorn. Stockmer said. sells packages of five bratwursts for $3.69. Hoyt also recommended adding some ground beef to the queso dip. Hoyt suggests frying some hamburgers or bratwursts. Checker's sells ground beef as low as $1.68 per pound. VheVee WHERE'S THE BEEF? NO RUSH "Meat usually isn't as popular as appetizers or finger foods for Super Bowl parties," McCauslin said. Marcie McCaulin, manager of perishables at HyVee, said customers opted for other foods. burden off the host and allow for a bigger variety of snacks and beverages. Make Reservations Now! Spring Break 2008! Availability is still excellent! LOWEST PRICES ON THE WEB! www.EasyWebVacations.com cials." Some would have problems with the absence of meat. Stores will have plenty of snack supplies for even the last-minute buyers. McCauslin said that her store would be ready for the procrastinators. www.EasyWebVacations.com "You can get people to chip in if needed. Even make it B.Y.O.B if you need," Stockem said. "We kind of plan in advance, McCauslin said. "Friday, Saturday and Sunday are our busiest days before the Super Bowl." "You have to have meat at the Super Bowl. It's a requirement, said Dan Hoyt, Kansas alumnus. "Meat goes along with the Super Bowl beer and truck commer- Another solution would be to ask each guest to bring a snack that he or she could share with everyone. A TEAM EFFORT —Edited by Nick Mangiaracina Asking guests to help buy refreshments can take much of the 0.1mm 10 EFBREAK you should go. Travel the world with college students from all over the country. It's fun. It's easy. It's affordable. It's time to travel. You always remember your first time abroad. Prices are going up. Book by January 31, and SAVE even more! Save $150 on select tours when you sign up by February 15! 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The three-day process turns 40 gallons of used oil into biodiesel that buses can run off of. oped with itya lasakso, a doctoral student in environmental engineering, converts used ing, to the project. Williams said student involvement was an important aspect of the project. Students working on the project run 40 gallons of cooking oil per week through a reactor in Burt Hall to make the biodiesel. SUSAN WILLIAMS Associate professor of chemical engineering "We're always looking for volunteers. If you've got a block of time to come in, we can train you." environmental engine cooking oil from Mrs. E's into a fuel that can power almost any diesel vehicle. Neil Steiner, Tulsa, Okla. junior, was one of the project's first trained volunteers last semester. He said an interest in sustainable living based on minimizing negative environmental impacts drove his decision to volunteer. "We're always looking for volunteers," she said. "If you've got a block of time to come in, we can train you." Steiner's responsibilities in the lab involved heating the used cooking oil to remove any particulates or impurities. He then converted the cooking oil into biodiesel in the lab's reactor by mixing it with methanol and potassium hydroxide. Williams said the project produced over 400 gallons of biodiesel, much of which was used to fuel the snow removal and landscaping tractors on campus. Steiner said the resulting biodiesel ran clearer and produced fewer harmful emissions than petroleum-based diesel fuels. Kyle Owens, Wichita senior, is another Biodiesel Initiative's student volunteers. "The big advantage is that you can get the vegetable oil from home," Meade said. "You aren't involving yourself in foreign politics and foreign oil." Ultimately, Williams and Tabakh said they would like to see every diesel vehicle on campus, including buses, run at least partially on biodiesel. "We've shown there's an outlet for it," Williams said. "And wed like to scale the operation up" To reach this goal, the project needs a steady stream of motivated student volunteers. "It doesn't matter where you're from," Williams said. "If you have time to help, we're happy to have you." 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I didn't know when I auditioned for the role of the evil cat in Cinderella Shakespeare (an off-beat rendition of Cinderella) that I was volunteering to be tortured. In addition to memorizing lines, my role required me to crouch in a small trunk, then jump out and surprise everyone. Needless to say, I had perfected the "jumping out" Yet another thing I can't do because of my claustrophobia is explore the steam tunnels under campus. Read Chris's story on page 4 about students who have explored them and why administrators say they shouldn't. part early on. Until we finally performed, I refused to let them close the lid all the way during rehearsals, and I usually stuck my arm out to ensure they couldn't lock me in. Call me paranoid, but at least I didn't end up like that girl in the urban legend who hid in a trunk during a game of hide-and-seek and never made it out. Dani Hurst, editor On the cover: Photo Illustration/Brenna Hawley jaylayers EDITOR ANGEL FISH Dani Hunt ASSOCIATE EDITORJOAWS Megan Hirt DESIGNERS•DOLPHIN OLYMPICS Brenna Hawley Bryan Marvin MANUAL DO IT CONTACT •HELP YOURSELF Jessie Fetterling Gina Souders ANALOG DOTT Peyton Baldwin Josh Patterson Dianne Smith HEALTH $\bullet$ GOOD FOR YOU Jeff Briscoe Kaitlyn Syring NOTICE •TAKE NOTE OF IT Chris Bell Taylor Miller Brekah Scaperlanda PLAY **OUT AND ABOUT** Travis Brown Joe Hunt Deepa Sampat CREATIVE CONSULTANT● KNOWS A LOT Carol Holstead WRITE TO US jayplay08@gmail.com JAYPLAY The University Daily Kansan 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 864-4810 02 01.31.2008 VOL.5 ISS.18 interesting fact: The killer whale is a species of dolphin, and can be up to 22 feet long and weigh up to 10,000 pounds. -www.thedolphinplace.com Pencil where it's at january 31 Tea Time. Kansas Union, 3 p.m., all ages, FREE. "Don't Drop The Soap" Board Game Release Party. Hobbs; 7 p.m., all ages, FREE, KU Opera Presents "La Traviata." Murphy Hall, 7 30 p.m., all ages, $7. G. Love & Special Sauce. Liberty Hall, 7:30 p.m., all ages, $20, www.philodhonic.com. NEON Dance Party. The Bottleneck, 10 p.m., 18+, $1-$. february Tavo Carbone/ Wighead/Now Now Sleepyhead. The Jackpot, 10 p.m., 18:15, $-7,$. www.myspace.com/tavocarboneband. Another Holiday/The Fairer Sex. The Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., $2, www.myspace.com/anotherholiday. Free Play at the Replay. Free Play at the Replay. The Replay Lounge, 3 p.m.-6 p.m., all ages, FREE. D Visiting artist Roberta Gray, organ. Bales Organ Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m., all ages, $5. Tea Leaf Green/ Freekebass. The Bottleneck, 9 p.m., 18+, $13-$15, www. tealeafgreen.com. february 2 Cosmic Bowling. Kansas Union, 10 p.m., all ages, FREE. New Franklin Panthers/ The Marmots. The Jackpot, 10 p.m., 18+ $5-$7. wwwmyspace.com/ newfranklinpanthers. Madahoochi. The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+, $4, www. madahoochi.com. Volunteers/The Lonely H. 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A jellyfish has no head, brain, heart eyes, ears or bones. - www.nationalgeographic.com 01.31.2008 VOL. 5 ISS. 18 03 1 notice It came from beneath the HILL The maze-like steam tunnels underneath campus have captured the curiosity of students for generations. What's really going on under our feet? By Chris Bell cbell@kansan.com Imagine an underground network of hidden crawl spaces and passageways leading from building to building, running beneath roads and sidewalks and branching out into a labyrinth that extends across campus. No, this isn't some imaginary war story filled with political intrigue and covert operations. At the University of Kansas, these tunnels are real, and curious students have found ways to explore them for years, much to the frustration of the administration. The tunnels house large pipes that pump steam to the many buildings on campus, says George Cone, assistant director of central heating for Facilities Operations. The steam is used to heat buildings and water also serves to humidify libraries. The condensation from the steam is collected in the pipes and sent back to the power plant to be reheated, so nothing goes to waste. The four miles' worth of crawl The group was almost caught after finding its way into Green Hall late one night. None of the doors in the building could be opened without setting off an alarm. spaces and passageways allow maintenance workers to repair any problems with the steam pipes without having to dig. Cone doesn't think the tunnels are all that exciting, and he compares walking in them to walking in a basement, though this hasn't stopped generations of curious students from taking a look for themselves. Kevin Hawley,1978 graduate,says he remembers going into the steam tunnels at least 10 times throughout his senior year. Hawley, an aerospace engineering major at the time, spent a great deal of time in Learned Hall, where he and a group of his classmates first decided to explore the tunnels. After searching the basement of Learned, they came across a section of crawl space and decided to explore further. They soon discovered that the tunnels traveled to other buildings on campus, ending up in either the Military Science building or Green Hall depending on the direction they traveled. Hawley says it was most exciting the first few times, when they weren't sure where they were. "We went where we saw something and saw where we came out at," Hawley says, adding that the tunnels were a little on the spooky side. They called their excursions into these underground passages "tunnel-rattling." The group was almost caught at one point after finding its way into Green Hall late one night. None of the doors in the building could be opened without setting off an alarm, and Hawley says they had to resort to taking the tunnel back after a close encounter with a security guard. Other students have also made their way down into the steam tunnels. Enoch Jennison, 2006 graduate, says he explored the tunnels three or four times before he graduated. Jennison says that the idea of tunnels underneath campus was intriguing and he had to check them out. He says that there wasn't much down there other than old newspapers and a lot of water at some points. The steam tunnels have attracted other visitors as well. Cone says that a group of cats made the tunnels its home for a short period. After the cats were removed, Facilities Operations had to spray sections of the tunnels for fleas that had decided to stick around. Cone says he has also found mattresses down there, though he couldn't imagine why someone would want to sleep in the tunnels. Cone knows students are curious about the steam tunnels, but he says that students shouldn't try to get into them." I wish they wouldn't, because it's dangerous," Cone says. Facilities Operations has locked up all the entrances to the steam tunnels to prevent people from getting in without authorization. Cone says that if someone is caught trying to get into the tunnels, the police will be notified. Regardless, students will always be curious about the steam tunnels. Jennison says that the time he spent exploring them was a lot of fun."I'd really like to go again," he says. 105 Above: The steam tunnel behind Stauffer-Flint Hall is easily visible to passersby, but administrators say it is dangerous to venture inside. Below: Hannah Bandy, Colby sophomore, looks into the gated entrance to one of the steam tunnels located behind Stauffer-Flint Hall. 04 01.31.2008 VOL 5 ISS.18 for more information: www.kcurbex.org/ photos by. Taylor Miller COMEDY CENTRAL LIVE ON CAMPUS THE INDECISION TOUR COMEDY CENTRAL LIVE ON CAMPUS GREGIGIRALDO 2008 with special guest James Adomian as George W. Bush James Addison FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8 2008 7:30PM LIED CENTER Sponsored by KIA KFC SUA suaevents.com SUA suaevents.com FREE WITH SUAPSC $5 STUDENT TICKETS $7 GENERAL PUBLIC Tickets may be purchased in the SUA Box Office in the Kansas Union, or at 785.764.7469. 11.581 2014 --- feature ACHIEVING By Daniel Reyes dreyes@kansan.com A look at how student athletes juggle games 1923 MAY 25 ABBURY 2 SIMPSON HOLL ROBERT (1 - W20) (2 - L20) About 500 students at the University of Kansas are here not only to earn a degree, but to do a crimson and blue uniform and compete as student athletes. It might seem daunting to maintain good grades while also maintaining a spot on the team, but many of the lessons players learn in their sports transcend the playing field. "We try to tell our guys throughout the entire process, it's a lot easier to play with the lead than it is to play from behind," says Belf Self, head coach for men's basketball. "You get off to a good start in your classes, and school is a lot easier than if you get behind and you're playing catch-up the whole semester." Despite the difficulty, many student athletes welcome the challenging lifestyle in order to pursue their love of a game. "There are so many invaluable life lessons you wouldn't learn if you were just a student," says Janiece Richard, a former track and field athlete whose skills earned her a scholarship to the University. "You have to have your priorities straight, you have to be responsible and accountable. You have to be loyal to the sport and the school." Balancing Act Richard, now a University of Kansas athletics graduate assistant, says the most difficult thing to do is find the right balance between school, athletics and a social life. Richard says it's important for student athletes to have enough time to rest the mind and body, though trying to do so often proves frustrating in itself. "I know there were times I complained to my coach that I need to come to practice early or late," Richard says. "Coach Stanley Redwine was flexible enough so I could study and take care of the student part when I needed to." Richard says that, when it came to studying for exams or preparing for a track meet, there was never a question as to which aspect of her life would require more time. "I can study for an exam in a couple of hours," Richard says. "An exam is over in one to three hours, and a track meet can be all day or a two-day meet. A test is much easier than competing." Jeremy Case, McAlester, Okla., senior basketball guard, says an important part of success in the classroom is letting the instructor know who you are. Self says that although student athletes have very different time constraints than the average student, success in the classroom and on the court can co-exist. "You have to find time to do both," Self says. "And certainly there is time to do that, if you prioritize correctly. The magic formula is, work on it daily and stay on top of it as opposed to falling behind, where you feel like you can't catch up." "Always introduce yourself to the teacher." Case advises. "I would always sit in the front and make sure I introduced myself. That way my instructors knew if I was going to miss class for games. The harder you work in class, the harder the teacher will work for you." Dave Yukelson, coordinator of sport psychology services at Penn State University, says peer advice is very helpful in helping student athletes. Yukelson says that by teaming up freshmen with upperclassmen, freshmen can learn time-management techniques that successfully carried the upperclassmen through their first year of college. Yukelson also stresses the importance of a social life. "Most athletes don't have a lot of 06 01.31.2008 VOL.5 ISS.18 me ca Bi th m ti tie fe ha Interesting fact: The Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of 1978 states: "It is unlawful for any person, at any time, intentionally or neg faces a possible maximum fine of $500 and imprisonment for up to 60 days. Conviction on the federal level is JUH fe n a h ar w y so re cBi th mti fie ha . TWODREAMS feature . s and GPAs. time for themselves," he says. "Take an hour to go to the Union or sten to a CD so you're doing something to gain energy." Richard says establishing a social life can be awkward because practice, competition and class responsibilities don't leave much time to mingle with friends and form close bonds outside of sports. "Most of my good friends are all athletes," Richard says. "Very aw athletes I know date someone who's not an athlete. I just got married this summer. My husband was also a former track and field athlete at KU. Student athletes don't bridge out, and then all they ave are athletes as friends." Richard says all the traveling that comes with being a college athlete can actually be beneficial, as it allows athletes a time to bond with each other in addition to working on their homework. "At practice, you kind of talk when you stretch," Richard says. But when you're on the bus you have three hours to get where you're going. You don't have that urgency of practice so it's easy to socialize and catch up with everybody or play games." Commitment Following practice, many athletes head to the trainers' room to receive treatment on an ailing body part. The long hours practicing in play a role in an athlete's slipping academic performance. But I self says that, like in sports, student athletes must push through the fatigue in order to meet their academic commitments. "When I played in college, the toughest thing was to stay as activated as I needed to be to study when my body was always tired," Self says. "That was the toughest thing; when your body just likes it needs to shut down.That's when you really need to hit hard studying." For Richard, a typical day would start with morning practice from 7 to 8 a.m., followed by class from 9 a.m. until about noon. Richard would then attend afternoon practice from 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 or 5 p.m. Track meets would require three to four days for travel and competition "We were having track meets every weekend, and we would leave Thursday or Friday and wouldn't return until Saturday night or Sunday morning and then we would practice at 2 p.m." Richard says. Despite the grueling schedule, Richard says she never contemplated quitting track in order to focus solely on school. "Coach brought me here because he thought I could do it." Richard said. "There was never a time I thought I couldn't do both." An Assist help you in the workforce." Just as in sports, coaching can play an integral part in academic success. Since July 2006, the University has employed full-time sports psychologist Megan Brent to provide assistance to student athletes. Brent counsels athletes on personal issues, such as relationships and performance enhancement, which often overlap. She also works with sports teams on things like team-building and mental skills training. Brent says that another of her obligations to the athletes is to assist them in dealing with stress, and she says counseling can provide a place for them to talk about their stressors, receive emotional support, and build healthy coping strategies for managing stress. Brent says that having a sports psychologist at the University is important because student athletes may not know where to go for help otherwise. Tapping success can recharge anyone's motivation, and motivation is crucial in life, where there are no timeouts, halftimes or off-days. "The most important thing an athlete can do is make a commitment," Yukelson says. "The value of education is important. That doesn't mean that you have to like every class, but you have to go to school and get the skills that are going to "They may avoid counseling because of the stigma in sports in relation to seeking help," Brent says."Having a psychologist on staff in athletics makes it more convenient for student athletes to seek counseling." Yukelson says the assistance provided by sports psychologists to help manage time and stress may be one of the reasons student athletes at the University set an all-time record last fall with a combined 2.93 GPA, the highest ever for a fall semester. Like in any sport, success in academics comes from training. Yukelson says. "You need mental training for peak performance," he says. "You develop mental toughness. When you set a goal for a 3.0 and you fail a test, then you develop strategies." I thought I was studying right, maybe I need to get a tutor, or study differently. There's not a cookbook, everybody is different. You got to know what you need in order to be successful." Team GPAs Baseball 2.75 Men's Basketball 2.82 Women's Basketball 3.11 Football 2.39 Men's Golf 2.90 Women's Golf 3.37 Rowing 3.14 Softball 3.08 Soccer 2.96 Swimming & Diving 3.29 Tennis 3.28 Men's Track & Field 2.85 Women's Track & Field 3.13 Volleyball 3.33 Spirit Squad (new for spring 07) 2.95 All Sports Combined 2.93 ● Women's basketball set an all- time record for the sport. ● Women's golf had the highest GPA for the semester ● The cumulative GPA of all sports was a fall semester record. 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Here is a quick look at how "green" each of the remaining candidates are- Candidate information from: www.grist.com candidate policy pro controversial con from a student from a professor my final vote democrats Hillary Clinton Clinton has spent her Senate years as a member of the Environment and Public Works committee, so she understands the need for change. WAL*MART global warming solutions in Aisle 5. She was on Wal-Mart's board of directors from 1986-1992 and may still be bogged down by "big business." She probably won't find global warming solutions in Aisle 5. "Unfortunately, she supports continued support for biofuel subsidies. Corn-based ethanol has shown to provide about a 1-to-1 return on energy inputs, and those inputs are polluting and nonsustainable." (Sifton) "It's really hard to pinpoint differences between her and the other three. The differences would come down to the ability to accomplish change in Washington DC." Barack Obama Obama received early endorsements from the Sierra Club and the League of Conservation Voters. He has fewer ties to polluting industries and should be able to choose better advisers. He supports the now-typical cap-and-trade program* to reduce emissions by 80 percent by 2050; a lofty (and easily avoidable) goal. "Obama advocates for investment not just in research and design but in job training and re-training for workers who are affected by changes in the job market that are sure to come with an increased emphasis on renewable energy production." (Sifton) "He's got the ability to make conservation sound 'conservative' again and 'environment' appeal to the Republicans who helped invent that movement in the 1950s and 60s." John Edwards First candidate to make his campaign carbon-neutral and the first to propose many touted talking points, such as the 80 percent reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050. Support of ethanol as an alternative fuel source, even though its efficiency and cost-effectiveness have been called into question. "On environmental and energy issues, Edwards is leading the Democrats. He came out with his plan first and was quickly mimicked by other candidates." (Sifton) "I doubt he'll be the nominee, but if so, he would be more personally passionate about environmental quality than Clinton." Mike Gravel Work with other countries to reduce emissions, outlaw coal as an energy source. YouTube Broadcast Yourself Is anyone sure he's still running for president? I think he just likes seeing himself on YouTube. Neither knew he was still in the race. Didn't know he was still in the race. republicans Rudy Giuliani Um, turn the lights off when you leave the room? Supports an increased reliance on coal and domestic oil. At least the haze from unregulated greenhouse gases should avert potential terrorists. "I'm surprised that he hasn't taken much of a stance." (Tran) "He was a tough prosecutor before becoming an elected official. But, like all the Republicans, he minimizes the impact of environmental damage." Mike Huckabee Draws in the much-needed Evangelical conservatives with the 11th Commandment: Father God created Mother Earth. What would Jesus do? I suppose He would support coal pollution and be vague about setting goals. "He is open to cap-and-trade* systems, but he hasn't taken a firm stance." (Tran) "Evangelical Christians are flirting with environmental responsibility, so he might be open to initiatives that emphasize community health and equal access to environmental quality." Mitt Romney Supports plans for energy independence and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. After claiming that people don't want change in the White House and being tied to a global warming denier group, he's not too interested. "Romney said he would support a cap-and-trade* system only if the rest of the world does it. It's a cop-out answer. He doesn't want America to lead the way to fight global warming." (Tran) "Of all the Republicans, he seems the most promising because of his intelligence, political heritage and background on the cutting-edge of business management." Ron Paul Would end subsidies to the oil industry and believes that war is a contributor to pollution problems. Paul's campaign is determined by the free market. "He hasn't said much about it. Rumor has it that he might not even think global warming is occurring." (Iran) Didn't know he was still in the race. John McCain First Republican to talk seriously on the issue and to understand the connection between global warming and national security. Ironically, the driver of the Straight Talk Express hasn't mentioned any specific targets to combat climate change. "Out of the Republicans, he has been the most vocal about environmental issues." (Tran) "McCain has changed positions on so many issues in an effort to appeal to ultra-conservatives in the party, that I doubt his long-term commitment to environmental protection." + 100 RECYCLE PETER B. MCKINNEY "On ene Edward last." 100% You Tube Broadcast Yourself PETER L. M. 不满意 3000 supports plans for in thumbs down PETER SCHNEIDER 不 图1-27 10 01.31.2008 VOL. 5 ISS. 18 contact the writer: lkeith@kansan.com --- interesting fact: Sea urchins have five teeth in the middle of their back side. —library.thinkquest.org rambo Though many say he's too old or just looking for some quick cash, SyLvester Stallone is back in action and looking good in *Rambo*, the fourth installment in the high-octane film series that started with *First Blood* in 1982, followed by *Rambo: First Blood Part II* in 1985 and *Rambo III* in 1988. It's not an Oscar-winner, but it sure is entertaining. Twenty years after the last installment, Stallone once again stars as John Rambo, a Vietnam War veteran residing in Thailand. This time, he must lead a rescue team to save the lives of a group of American Christian missionaries whose attempts to help innocent Burmese villagers led to their capture and torture by the Burmese army. Stallone feels personally responsible because he guided them on boat to the village for payment. The film definitely has its flaws. Stallone attempts to give his award-winning Rambo performance, but fails with ridiculous dialogue with his other cast members. The chemistry between he and the "damsel in distress" in the film, a female mission played by Julie Benz, just isn't there. She's at least 20 years younger than Stallone, yet the film makes you think they'll be romantically involved by the end. Pencil potluck If you forget and forgive Stallone for awkward casting, bad dialogue and let go of reality for an hour and a half, you'll feel satisfied. Stallone shines once he starts to almost single-handedly kill half the Burmese army. Stallone kills 236 people throughout the film, whether he's shopping them with machetes, blowing them up or shooting them. STALLONE RAMBC IN THEATERS JANUARY 25 If you were a fan of 2006's Rocky Balboa, another Stallone film, or have enjoyed any of his previous work, you know what to expect subpar acting and a lot of action. If you want excellent acting, look somewhere else. Rambo was obviously made for the average male seeking a dose of heavy adrenaline, and the film does a good job appealing to this audience. Plus, watching Stallone stab someone and then rip out his jugular is just classic. ★★★ Matt Lindberg this weekend WATCH SUPER BOWL XLIII SUPER XLII BOWL Pick a team, grab some food and find a big screen to watch this year's Super Bowl matchup as the New York Giants take on the New England Patriots Feb. 3 at 5 p.m. Catch the game at a sports bar, such as Wayne and Larry's, 933 Iowa St Restaurant manager Shawn Hogan recommends getting there early to avoid the rush. "Because of the amount of TVs we have here, it always gets a little crowded during sports games," Hogan says. If you prefer to watch the game without fighting a crowd, plan your own Super Bowl party. Stock up on snacks like pizza rolls, chips and dip and beverages, invite your friends over and root for your favorite team. Not a football fan? Enjoy the snacks, commercials and halftime performance by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. - Deepa Sampat reuse it PUT THAT PILE OF OLD NEWSPAPERS TO GOOD USE Don't let anyone tell you print media is dead. In fact, your newspaper has a life even after you've finished reading it. Believe it or not, crumpled newspaper cleans and polishes windows better than paper towels. Paper towels leave particles and fibers behind; newspaper does not. The mildly abrasive texture of newsprint makes it ideal for cleaning glass, countertops and fixtures. Automotive detailers have been using this trick for decades. Gary Ziegler, owner of Lawrence's Autoglass Outlet, 2400 Ponderosa Drive, relies on washable microfiber towels, but he says spraying on window cleaner and wiping the surface clean with a handful of last week's sports section is a very effective cleaning method. Newsprint is more rigid than paper towels. Its fibers will not individually separate like those of a paper towel, allowing you to scrub away grime without leaving streaks or lint. The in is a sm su The ink won't smear on the glass, but will mudge your hands, which is a small price to pay considering you'll save money on cleaning supplies you're conserving natural resources and, if only supplies,you're conserving natural resources and—if only for a day—your home will be spotless. So, after you're done reading this issue of Joyplay— but before you recycle it— go clean something. - Josh Patterson Lawrence's BIGGEST Mardi Gras Party Tuesday @ 9 Get the most BEADS and get prizes! 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