FOOTBALL FANS TAILGATE SEE WWW.KANSAN.COM FOR MULTIMEDIA COVERAGE STUDENTS ATTEND CONVENTIONS NEWS | 8A SEASON STARTS IN CANADA SPORTS | 1B THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 9 KALS 15 PHILANTHROPY BIG HITS FOR BIG CROWD Former student bikes for charity BY BRANDY ENTSMINGER bentsminger@kansan.com FTU 12 8 KANSAS 0 Greg Krupa's volunteer work with amputees in Central and South America has taken him down an unexpected path. Senior linebacker Joe Mortensen hits FIU quarterback Paul McCall during Saturday's game at Memorial Stadium. A Memorial Stadium-record crowd saw Kansas defeat FIU 40-10. The Jayhawk defense held the Panthers to 139 yards of offense for the game. See full story on 1B and www.kansan.com for complete coverage. At 5 a.m. today, Krupa, a former University of Kansas student, will embark on a 520-mile bike ride. He will ride from Kansas City to Chicago in the first-ever ROMPaTHON to raise money for the Range of Motion Project, or ROMP. ROMP is a non-profit organization that provides prosthetics and orthotic braces for people in Guatemala and Ecuador. Krupa's goal is to raise $10,000 for the organization by collecting donations along the way. He's already raised more than $2,000. Krupa studied political science and Latin American studies at the University, but left after his sophomore year to volunteer with ROMP. He chose the group because his brother was one of the founders. "I couldn't just go through school and graduate," Krupa said. "I had to go out and get my hands dirty." Krupa volunteered in Guatemala and Ecuador from August 2007 to August 2008. He helped with prosthetic fabrication, patient care and physical therapy. He also conducted research in Guatemala to give the clinics more information about patients. Jon Goering/KANSAN Eric Neufeld, volunteer director and cofounder of the Range of Motion Project, said 7,000 amputees live in Guatemala. Neufeld said the goal of the Range of Motion Project was to help all 7,000. So far, the organization has fitted 600 full prosthetics and 2,000 orthotic braces in the country, he said. Krupa said patients at the clinic received the same care they would in a first world country. He said that the organization's primary focus was on quality rather than quantity and that people sometimes traveled from other countries to receive care from the clinics. "You have to have the patient involved at some level," Krupa said. The Range of Motion Project recycles prosthetic parts from the United States. Krupa said many people donated old parts because their insurance companies allowed them to buy new ones every few years. Krupa said he considered the Range of Motion Project to be a social justice organization rather than a charity organization. Many patients volunteer at the clinics after they have received care. Krupa said the clinics helped five to eight patients in an average week. Three or four times a year, large groups of surgeons, nurses and other volunteers came to help. In those weeks, Krupa said, an average of 35 patients were treated. In addition to working at the clinic, Krupa taught English to business executives for extra money and rode a bike every day. He said riding in Ecuador and Guatemala was good training for the upcoming ride, because the elevation was so much higher there than it is in the Midwest. Krupa said his goal was to finish the ROMPaTHON in eight or nine days. He said it would be difficult because the ride is 370 miles longer than the longest ride he has biked so far — the MS 150. The lack of established rest stops for food and water is another challenge Krupa will face. Krupa plans to stop at eight churches along the way to sleep. Bob Hentrich, pastor at Chillicothe Christian Church in Chillicothe, Ill., said the church would be providing overnight housing and breakfast for Krupa. He said he originally wanted to get involved in the ROMPATHON because he was a cyclist. "ROMP serves a segment of society that is sometimes ignored or forgotten," Hentrich said. "This is a noble task." The ride will end at Krupa's home in Chicago. After the ride, Krupa said, he planned to volunteer in New Orleans and then continue his education at the University of Oregon. Krupa said he wanted to volunteer with an organization like the Peace Corps and then go to graduate school for non-profit management. OP To follow his ride, visit: www.rompglobal.org/fundraising_kgrube.php An orthotic brace supports or corrects a musculoskeletal deformity, allowing an individual with a disability to maintain or restore mobility. Edited by Becka Cremer WHAT IS IT? ORTHOTIC BRACE —rompqglobal.org Julianne Kueffer/KANSAN Greg Krupa, former KU student from Chicago, is ready to roll on his new bike at Sunflower Bike Shop, 804 Massachusetts St. Krupa is prepared to ride his bike from Kansas City to Chicago in order to raise awareness for people with prosthetics in Guatemala and Ecuador. CAMPUS KU professor arrested Friday FULL STORY PAGE 5A Thomas A. Schreiber, professor of psychology, was arrested after failing to appear in court for two traffic violations. Schreiber, who claims to have found the cure for Parkinson's disease and alcoholism, has been placed on involuntary leave from the University. HEALTH Watkins' new system should shorten lines Watkins Memorial Health Center is installing a new electronic health record system. The system will provide appointment reminders and make checking in at Watkins easier and less time-consuming for students. 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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 KUH online at tvku.edu. KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there is news, music, sports, movies. You content made for students, by students. Whether it is rock 'n' roll or reggae 907 kjhd rock 'n' roll or reggae, sports or spe al events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. Jayhawks eat Panther pot pie Josh Franklin, Apple Valley, Minn., senior, and John Mark Zini, Overland Park senior, cheer during the opening ceremonies at the football game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Franklin and Zini will to stadium two early hours to paint their bodies to show support for the football team. Check www.karsan.com for multimedia coverage of the game. FAMILY ZONE ODD NEWS ODD NEWS MSU grad student raps about science, physics EAST LANSING, Mich. — Who says science doesn't turn people on? Kate McAlpine is a rising star on YouTube for her rap performance — about high-energy particle physics. Her performance has drawn a half-million views so far on YouTube. The 23-year-old Michigan State University graduate and science writer raps about the Large Hadron Collider, the groundbreaking particle accelerator that has been built in a 17-mile circular tunnel at the CERN laboratory near Geneva, Switzerland. McAlpine raps that when the collider goes into operation on Sept. 10, "the things that it discovers will rock you in the head" The $3.8 billion machine will collide two beams of protons moving at close to the speed of light so scientists can see what particles appear in the resulting debris. "Rap and physics are culturally miles apart," McAlpine, a science writer at CERN, wrote to the Lansing State Journal in an e-mail last week, "and I find it amusing to try and throw them together." Others, including physicists, also find it amusing. "We love the rap, and the science is spot on," said CERN spokesman James Gillies. McAlpine received permission to film herself and friends dancing in the caverns and tunnels where the experiments will take place. "I have to confess that I was skeptical when Katie said she wanted to do this, but when I saw her previous science rapping and the lyrics, I was convinced," Gillies said. McAlpine honed her physics rapping skills at Michigan State's National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory, where she was part of a student research program two years ago. Passenger, pilot stranded in trees after crash landing "I think you'll find pretty close to unanimity among physicists that it's great." EAST WINDSOR, Conn. — A 1930s biplane glided to a crash landing in the tops of a stand of trees on Sunday, stranding the pilot and his passenger amid the branches for several hours. No one was injured, said Michael Koczera, manager of the Skylark Airpark. The single-engine de Havilland Tiger Moth apparently lost power about 200 feet from the runway after taking off from the airport, said Jim Peters of the Federal Aviation Administration. "When he ran out of airspace, he landed on top of a tree," Koczera said. "We're not talking about a big airplane. It's a fabric (covered) plane, probably weighs about 1,000 pounds." Koczera said the plane came to rest in the trees above 50 feet above the ground. A tree surgeon joined the crew of a Coast Guard helicopter and members of the local fire department in rescuing the stranded aviators, Koczera said. "The tree person was able to climb the tree and set up some kind of a pulley arrangement where they could remove the people by rope and tackle," Koczera said. The plane was expected to remain in the trees until a crane can be brought in on Tuesday, he said. The names of the pilot and passenger were not released. Koczera said both are members of a club, Tiger Moth Drivers LLC, that flies the biplane out of Springfield, Mass. Video game love inspires proposal, wedding theme MORRISTOWN, N.J. — He reprogrammed her favorite video game so a ring and a marriage proposal would pop up when his girlfriend reached a certain score. And on Saturday, computer programmer Bernie Peng married Tammy Li in a New Jersey ceremony and reception replete with references to Li's favorite game, "Bejeweled." PopCap Games, the game's creator, says the couple's wedding cake was in the shape of a video game console. Guests were given free copies of the game as wedding favors. In the popular game, players score points by swapping gems to form vertical and horizontal chains. LONDON — As a dead man, Ahmad Akhtary shouldn't have needed a doctor's appointment. Husband, wife sentenced for fake death certificate Akhtary's checkup, six months after he allegedly died in Afghanistan, scuttled his ex-wife's attempt to collect the equivalent of US$550,000 on a life insurance policy. At a court hearing last week in Gloucester, a judge sentenced 34-year-old Akhtary to 60 hours of community service and his former wife, Anne Akhtary, to 40 hours of community service but suspended prison sentences of nine months each. Anne Akhtary, 43, admitted trying to claim the payout from the Norwich Union insurance company by using a forged death certificate from Afghanistan claiming that her husband had died of brain trauma in an accident. Within weeks, however, Norwich Union investigators were tipped off about the doctor's appointment. "They were told that Mr. Akhtary's GP had seen him at his practice and he had attended hospital, so it was not the most sophisticated way of going about making a false claim," said prosecutor James Cranfield. Akhtary had continued to live openly in Gloucester after his supposed death, working and paying taxes, Cranfield said. Passing sentence on Friday, Judge Mark Horton said fake insurance claims were serious, but that the couple had been less than sophisticated in their attempt and that no money had been lost. Associated Press on campus The workshop "SPSS I: Getting Started" will begin at 10 a.m. in the Budig PC Lab. The lecture "Russian Military Intelligence, 1914" will begin at noon in 318 Bailey Hall. The workshop "Blackboard Strategies and Tools" will begin at 1:30 p.m. in 6 Budig Hall. The workshop "Windows.Vista" will begin at 4 p.m. in the Computer Center Auditorium. The governance meeting "FacEx" will begin at 3 p.m. in the Provost Conference Room in Strong Hall. on the record On Sept. 1, the KU Public Safety office reported that: -On Aug.28, four separate instances of criminal damage were done to the cloth tops of convertible vehicles parked around the KU campus, causing $1,950 in total estimated damage. -On Aug. 28, a female suspect bit a law enforcement officer when the officer attempted to apprehend her inside Hoglund Baseball Park. -On Aug. 28, three separate charges of criminal damage stemmed from a single vehicle break-in that resulted in $1,000 in damage. As of Sept. 1, the Lawrence Police Department had not yet reported any offenses for the weekend. correction Friday's "Working Title" comic was credited to the wrong person. Sara McElhaney writes "Working Title." Thursday's article "Campus groups set up voter registration" failed to mention that Student Union Activities, or SUA, is also working with Student Legislative Awareness Board, SLAB, to increase venues of voter registrations. SUA and SLAB are providing free Rock the Vote buttons, stickers, posters, information and voter registration opportunities every Thursday and Friday at Tea @ 3 and Tunes @ Noon through Oct. 15. For more information, visit www.union.ku.edu. contact us KU Tell us your news Contact Matt Erickson, Mark Dent, Dani Hurst, Mary Sorryk or Brenaena Hawley at 864-4810 or editor@kanas.com Kansan newsroom 11 Stauffer-Film Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lakewood, Kansas (775) 864-4810 (775) 864-4810 MEMORIAL UNIONS Contributing to Student Success The University of Kansas BUILD A FAN GET FREE KU GEAR Visit the KU Bookstores at the Kansas Union, Level 2, each home game day, and you'll receive a FREE KU item*. 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RESPONSIBLE CHOICES 81 Saturday, September 6th ● 3:30pm - 5:30pm KU STUDENT TAILGATE Come try the newest At Campanille Hill. Kickoff at 6pm NCAA football games Wear your KM Blue from EA Sports! Bring your KUID Free. Food until it runs out! Free Food until it runs out! Union Programs | unionprograms.ku.edu THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 NEWS 3A HEALTH Watkins streamlines with Web UNDER CONSTRUCTION Thank you for your patience while we are converting to a new electronic health information system. Jessica Sain-Baird/KANSAN Lannie Hubbel, administrative associate at Watkins Memorial Health Center, performs a check-in Aug. 26. The health center has started using an electronic health system for doctors, nurses and administrators that simplifies its patient database, according to Mai Do, marketing coordinator for Watkins, "It took a wear and a half for a committee to pick one electronic system to use." Do said BY JOE PREINER jpreiner@kansan.com The system, called Point and Click Solutions, will help make the appointment process quicker for both students and staff at Watkins. Waiting in line at Watkins Memorial Health Center will be a thing of the past when the installation of a new electronic health record system is complete. While the transition from the current paper system to an electronic one will be slow, Joe Gillespie, associate director of student health services, said he hoped to see the program fully functional within a year. One goal of the new system will be to provide a Web portal element through the Kyou portal. The portal will allow new options for students seeking medical care: Students will be able to make appointments online, request prescription refills, view bills, communicate with doctors and receive lab results on the secure network Student Health Services will also be able to send appointment reminders to students online. "Students have busy schedules," Gillespie said. "You're writing papers at 1 or 2 in the morning. We can see how you could space out on an appointment." Gillespie said there were about 2,600 missed appointments at Watkins each year and that each missed appointment comes with a $15 fee. That amounts to nearly $40,000 collected from students each year just for missed appointments. Gillespie said he hoped the system would help reduce that number because every missed appointment meant someone wasn't getting help. Eventually, a self check-in kiosk for students will allow students to skip waiting in line. Instead of checking in at the front desk, students would swipe their KUIDs and go directly to the waiting area. This would have helped Chris Porto, Lawrence non-degree seeking student, last week. Porto was stuck in a two-person line for more than 10 minutes. He said he was skeptical about the benefits of the new system. "I think it will really depend on how well it works," Porto said. "It would definitely save me this hassle. I guess I'll know when I try it." Gillespie said that people weren't always willing to change the way they do things, but with the new system that was not the case. The system would notify doctors when students were ready for their appointments and automatically match students with their health records. Gillespie said the check-in process would speed up the entire process. Patricia Denning, senior student health physician at Watkins, is one of several doctors currently using "The staff is actually excited about this," Gillespie said. "Everyone here is ready for a change." the new systems. She said there had already been more appointments than usual for the beginning of the school year. Denning said the increase, along with the transition between the old and new system, was keeping the staff busy Edited by Becka Cremer CHICAGO — Fans began lining up at 6 a.m. Saturday for a chance to snag free tickets to "The Oprah Winfrey Show" season premiere featuring 150 U.S. Olympic athletes. By noon, the line of Winfrey fans and U.S. Olympic supporters stretched nearly six city blocks in Chicago's Millennium Park.The show will air Sept. 8 and include appearances by gold medalists Michael Phelps, Nastia Liukin and Kobe Brvant. Tickets for the Winfrey's tapings are usually available only by phone and nearly impossible to get, so fans were itching for the 2,000 seats up for grabs for Wednesday's taping. "We do love Oprah," said 20-year-old Loyola University student Grace Sutherland, who Fans line up, snag tickets to see Oprah. Olympians Winfrey's Harpo Productions said the show is a "welcome home celebration" for the athletes and a chance to feature Chicago in the city's bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. left her apartment at 4 a.m. to wait in line. "But the Olympic athletes, they are real role models. This is the America we like to see." Organizers began passing out tickets at noon Saturday. For those unable to get tickets Saturday, approximately 7,000 festival-style lawn seats would be available Wednesday, said Monica Cebula, special events coordinator for Millennium Park. Another,2,000 seats have been set aside for the Olympians' families and friends. The International Olympic Committee will choose the 2016 host next year. Associated Press CAMPUS Warmer buildings reduce utility costs BY HALEY JONES hjones@kansan.com Rising energy prices aren't just a hot topic in the presidential campaign they are a growing concern for the University of Kansas. As a result, Facilities Operations is raising the temperature in buildings around campus. Utility costs for the University totaled more than $10 million in 2006. Don Steeple, senior vice provost, said skyrocketing utility rates could add almost $2 million to expenses at the Lawrence campus next year. Steeples said in an e-mail to Steeple sae University professors that fuel surcharge rates had increased to 3.9 and 4.1 cents per kilowatt-hour in July and August, respectively. In an effort to conserve energy, Facilities Operations adjusted thermostats to 78 degrees between the end of the summer semester and last week. "A building typically will warm up a few degrees in a few minutes,but since it's only a few minutes,people don't notice the discomfort." "A building typically will warm up a few degrees in a few minutes, but since it's only a few minutes, people don't notice the discomfort." Steeples said. Jack Martin, deputy director of University Communications, said the recent increases in building temperature were designed to address the high energy demand. Facilities Operations also set the valves to stop the flow of cooled water to air conditioners in various buildings for 10 percent to 12 percent of each day. in there," said David Mills, Rapid City, S.D., junior. Steeples said in the e-mail that the demand for electricity is the greatest on campus between the first day of fall classes and the second week in September, especially between the hours of 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Steepsle said he expected the move to save the University at least $3,000 a week in energy costs. "They're making these adjustments, and they're going to continue and monitor it and make sure there's no spike in temperature," The increase in temperature left some students and professors a little too warm in their classrooms last week when outdoor temperatures reached 97 degrees. DON STEEPLES Senior vice provost "Fraser was really hot last week, I was sweating both days I was Martin said. Doug Riat, director of Facilities Operations, said many buildings on campus had automated control systems, which regulated temperature. Riat said most of the automated systems were controlled from the Facilities Operations building on West Campus. He said when people tampered with the thermostat in buildings controlled by an automated system, it got the system out of calibration or ruined it entirely. Riat said if people contacted a facilities technician when they felt discomfort, problems and extra costs could be avoided and time could be saved. Steeples said people were welcome to contact Facilities Operations if the temperature in their building rose above 80 degrees. - Edited by Jennifer Torline INTERNATIONAL EU leaders warn Russia of delayed talks ASSOCIATED PRESS SIO ASSOCIATED PRESS BRUSSELS, Belgium European Union leaders warned Russia on Monday that talks on a wide-ranging political and economic agreement would be postponed unless Russian troops pull back from positions in Georgia. Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili greets people at a rally against Russia on Monday in Georgia. Huge crowds of Georgians surged into the capital's streets Monday to demonstrate against Russia. People held hands to form "human chains" in an echo of the so-called Baltic Chain of 1989, in which residents of then-Soviet Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia stretched the length of their homelands to protest Soviet occupation. The threat to delay talks set for this month on the "partnership and cooperation agreement" with Russia came after Britain and eastern European nations held out for a tougher line. But Europe's dependence on Russian oil and natural gas deterred stronger sanctions. "I think we found an excellent compromise (by) not going back to business as usual, but still making clear that we want to maintain contact with Russia," said German Chancellor Angela Merkel. At a four-hour meeting, the leaders ordered EU bureaucrats to study alternative energy sources to reverse growing dependence on Russia, which supplies a third of the EU's oil and 40 percent of its natural gas. French President Nicolas Sarkozy said he plans to travel to Moscow next Monday for talks with the Russian leadership. A cease-fire he brokered to end fighting between Russian and Georgia calls for forces to be withdrawn to their positions before the war. "This extraordinary EU summit demonstrates that Europe and the United States are united in standing firm behind Georgia's territorial integrity, sovereignty and reconstruction," White House press secretary Dana Perino said in a statement. The Bush administration welcomed the EU's move. Earlier, Russia warned the West against supporting Georgia's leadership, suggesting that the United States delivered weapons as well as aid to the former Soviet republic and calling for an arms embargo. "If instead of choosing their national interests and the interests of the Georgian people, the United States and its allies choose the Saakashvili regime, this will be a mistake of truly historic proportions." Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. Without naming a specific country, Foreign Ministry spokesman Andrei Nesterenko said there were "suppositions" that the cargo of military ships bringing aid to Georgia may also have included "military components that will be used for the rearmament" of Georgia's military. He provided no evidence, but said such suspicions were a reason for Russia's call for an arms embargo. Hours after Lavrov's comments, the spokesman for the Foreign Ministry suggested U.S. ships that carried humanitarian aid to Georgia's Black Sea coast may also have delivered weapons. Lavrov reserved particular criticism for the United States, which has trained Georgian troops, saying such aid had failed to give Washington sufficient leverage to restrain the Georgian government. Instead, he said, "It encouraged the irresponsible and unpredictable regime in its gambles." Human Rights Watch said Monday that Georgia — as well as Russia — dropped cluster bombs during the conflict. The rights group said Georgia's government has admitted it, while Russia continues with denials. Neither the State Department nor the Pentagon had immediate comment. "These indiscriminate attacks violate international humanitarian law," said Bonnie Docherty, arms division researcher at the New York-based body, who said the casualty toll in only four Georgia villages from cluster bombs and was 14 dead and dozens wounded. The revelation could provide fuel for Russia, which has traded allegations with Georgia over weapon usage, human rights violations and disinformation. On Aug. 7, Georgian forces attacked South Ossetia, hoping to retake the province, which broke away from Georgia in the early 1990s. Russian forces repelled the offensive and pushed into Georgia. Both sides signed a cease-fire deal in mid-August, but Russia has ignored its requirement for all forces to return to prewar positions. 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The annual event, sponsored by the University of Kansas Pre-Law Office and Phi Alpha Delta, a co-ed law fraternity, will bring representatives from 70 law schools and 30 states to the University. The law schools represented will include local schools, such as Washburn University, as well as coastal schools, such as Columbia University and the University of Oregon. Preston Nicholson, assistant director and pre-law coordinator at the University Advising Center, said about 700 undergraduates at Pre-Law Day information When: Sept. 3, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. "Attending this fair may open the University showed interest in going to law school after graduation. He said the fair would be open to anybody, and encouraged students of all ages to attend. "Attending this fair may open their eyes to schools that they are not aware of." Attending their eyes to schools that they are not aware of." Nicholson said. E a c h school will have an information table where students can get brochures, applications needed for admission and the study abroad programs available at different schools. She said she planned to ask recruiters at the fair if their schools would help students find summer intern- PRESTON NICHOLSON Assistant director at the University Advising Center Where: The Kansas Union Ballroom A n n a Kowalewski, Overland Park law student at the University, said she encouraged students to ask about the cost of law school when they spoke to recruiters. She and other information from recruiters. Nicholson said students could learn which schools offered specific law courses in which they might be interested. ships. Rhianna Hoover, St. Louis junior and director of public relations for Phi Alpha Delta, said she wanted to study international law after graduating from the University. She said she hoped representatives from schools at the fair would provide information such as the LSAT test score Kowalewski also said when choosing a school that students should consider where they would want to work after getting a law degree. She said employers were often more familiar with schools in the same region as their law firms and it could be difficult for students to find a job far from their school. said financial packages, including scholarships and loans, varied depending on the school. Edited by Mary Sorrick HURRICANE GUSTAV Republican convention takes backseat to Gustav ST. PAUL, Minn. — First Lady Laura Bush has told Republican National Convention delegates that America's priority has shifted to those in Hurricane Gustav's path, rather than politics. Bush says such events are a reminder that people are Americans first and that "our shared American ideals will always transcend" politics. money. Cindy McCain, the wife of GOP presidential candidate John McCain, also made a brief appearance on the opening day of a shortened convention. She asked delegates to visit hurricane-relief Web sites and donate Bush also introduced videos by Republican governors from Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana who had to miss the convention because of the storm. GOP urges public to help Hurricane Gustav victims ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Republican Party has kicked off its 2008 national convention, ready to have Sen. John McCain carry the party's banner this fall against Democrat Barack Obama. The party stuck with its plan to proceed with the long-planned convention despite the distraction of Hurricane Gustav's strike along the Gulf Coast earlier Monday, President Bush, who had been expected to appear at the convention Monday night, called that off so he could go to Texas to monitor the storm developments. Party chairman Robert Duncan told delegates that Monday's session would be abbreviated and he urged them and people watching at home to help people whose lives have been disrupted by the hurricane. His first formal word was an explanation of how people can make donations on their cellular phones. Duncan said: "Through a simple text message, you can give help to your countrymen." Associated Press Join KU Women’s Soccer Club TODAY! When: Tues. Sept. 2nd, Wed. Sept. 3rd. & Fri. Sept. 5, 4-6pm Where: Shenk Sports Complex, corner of 23rd and Iowa Bring: Water, Cleats, Shin Guards • FUN girls • Competitive soccer • Expense paid traveling • End of season tournament in Tuscaloosa! Questions? Call: 785-236-9747 ku.womens.soccer@gmail.com New courses talk politics CAMPUS BY JESSE TRIMBLE jtrimble@kansan.com New classes designed to examine issues related to the 2008 election season are popping up in a variety of departments all over campus this fall. David Perlmutter, professor at the School of Journalism, teaches the "New Media and Political Communication" for graduate students, which is offered this semester only. The course focuses on the way new media and communications have been used within Sen. Barack Obama's (D-III.) and Sen John McCain's (R-Ariz.) presidential campaigns. Many of the courses will only be offered this semester. "I wanted to see how political campaigns in general and the race for presidency specifically were changing with all these new innovative technologies." Perlmutter said. "There are all of these new ways of reaching out to potential voters, including text messaging, Perlmutter said the main focus of his class of seven graduate students is to look at how traditional political campaigns are changing. blogging and Facebook." The communication studies and political science departments offer other classes geared toward political campaigns. Mary Banwart, associate professor in communication studies, teaches "Communications in Political Campaigns." Students taking the course examine political communication as it evolves through a political campaign, which includes the influence of mass media and the use of technology to communicate the messages of a campaign. Several new forms of technology have been used in campaigns this election year, such as the Obama campaign's use of text messaging. Banwart said a candidate must be careful with how the message is used and how it will affect the audience when using new technology for political communication. "2004 and 2006 were the years Political courses offered this semester include: J840 Seminar: New Media and Political Communication Instructor: David Perlmutter, professor of Journalism Course Description: Course will survey the interplay of new Course Description: Course will survey the interplay of new media technologies in the elections of 2008. Focus on how innovations such as weblogs, Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, Twitter, text messaging and others are being used in campaigns, candidates and media. Among the topics will be the changes in: voter outreach, campaign communications, campaign organization, message development, advertising and fundraising. COMS 553: Communications in Political Campaigns Course Description: Course examines political communications as it evolves throughout a political campaign and includes such topics as theories and strategies, stages in political campaigns, influence of the mass media, television advertising, candidate debates and the use of new technologies in delivering campaign communications. Selected examples from recent campaigns illustrate the strategies and effects of political communication as students examine how politicians persuade us to vote for them. POLS 615: Campaigns and Elections Instructor: Mary Banwart, associate professor of communication studies Instructor: Mark Joslyn, associate professor of political science Course Description: Course examines the behavior of candidates, campaigns and voters in the electoral process Topics will include the role of media,the impact of money, the operations of political campaigns and the effect of campaign laws. Instructor: Mark Joslyn, associate professor of political science Course Description: Course examines the behavior of Source: University course catalog where a lot of the innovations were tried and experimented with," Perlmutter said. "So far, within 2008, rather than just one or two people using these, we've seen tactics used by campaigns regularly and almost on a massive scale." Although politicians have been using new technology in recent years, Banwart said they couldn't forget the importance of traditional communication. "Advertising drove the media dialogue for campaigns and are part of what still currently drive them," Banwart said. "There's always a message component and it's placed on interaction and engagement with the audience. Candidates want to know, 'How do we get you to vote? How do we get your friends to vote?' And I think that's what's interesting about what new technology brings to us." In addition to Perlmutter's and Banwart's courses, several courses are also offered through the political science department, including the course "Campaigns and Elections," offered by Mark Joslyn, associate professor of political science. Brandon Schwager, Lawrence sophomore and political science and economics major, said new technology was a double-edged sword. "It makes it easier for information to be spread around whether it's true or not," Schwager said. "You can just go to Web sites and look it up versus listening to every single debate." "Students are realizing that this is a conversation they want and need to be a part of and understand what's taking place at this level of communication. I think that's very important. I want students to be active and not passive about these issues." Banwart is excited to see how her classes will unfold while closely watching the elections this year. Edited by Andy Greenhaw "I've been talking to students about what has sparked their interests in politics and I am seeing it more and more," Banwart said. ELECTION Palin announces daughter's pregnancy ASSOCIATED PRESS BY LIZ SIDOTI ASSOCIATED PRESS A ST. PAUL, Minn. — John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin, said Monday her 17-year-old, unmarried daughter is five months pregnant. McCain aides said the announcement was aimed at rebutting Internet rumors that Palin's youngest son, born in April, was actually her daughter's. Bristol Palin, 17, holds his brother Bristol Trig during the campaign rally where Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., introduced Bristol and Trig's mom, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, as his vice president running mate in Dayton, Ohio, Friday. Sarah Palin said Monday that her 17-year-old unmarried daughter is five months pregnant. With Bristol is, left to right, their father Todd and sisters Piper and Willow. The Republican national convention already had been relegated to a distant second on TV to Hurricane Gustav, in newspapers and on Internet Web sites. Monday's statement, attributed to Sarah and Todd Palin and released by the campaign, said that Bristol Palin would keep her baby and marry the child's father, identified only as a young man named Levi. The baby is due in late December. "We're proud of Bristol's decision to have her baby and even prouder to become grandparents." Sarah and Todd Palin said in their brief statement. The disclosure came on the opening day of the Republican National Convention and three days after McCain named Palin as his vicepresidential running mate. Palin told McCain's team about the pregnancy during lengthy discussions about her background, and the senator knew about it when he made her his surprise pick Saturday, aides said. At several points during the discussions, McCain's team warned Palin that the scrutiny into her private life would be intense and that there was nothing she could do to prepare for it. "Life happens," McCain adviser Steve Schmidt said. Rudy's PIZZERIA Voted Best Pizza service! Rudy Tuesday 2 Small Pizzas 2 toppings 2 drinks ONLY $1299 plus tax PIZZERIA Free Delivery! 749-0055 • 704 Mass. • rudyspizzeria.com Prominent religious conservatives, many of whom have been lukewarm toward McCain's candidacy, predicted that the announcement would not diminish conservative Christian enthusiasm for the vice-presidential hopeful, who is a staunch abortion opponent. In fact, there was talk that it might help. The convention opened on time, though shortened out of concern that the party did not want to be seen whooping it up in St. Paul while thousands of Americans along the Gulf Coast were threatened by the hurricane. From the convention podium, GOP officials asked delegates to take out their cell phones and text-message contributions to help in the relief effort. LIBERTY HALL accessibility info (765) 749-1972 644 Mass. 749-1912 HAMLET 2 (F1) 4:30 HEAD 9:30 BRIDESHEED REVISITED (PG13) 5:00 8:00 2 for 1 admission to iqibl! 2 for 1 admission tonight!! THE UNIVERSITY JAIRY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 NEWS 5A CAMPUS Psychology professor arrested BY FRANCESCA CHAMBERS BY FRANCECSA CHAMBERS fchambers@kansan.com A University of Kansas professor was arrested then placed on involuntary leave last week. Thomas A. Schreiber, professor of psychology, was arrested Friday after failing to appear in court for two traffic violations. Schreiber is scheduled to have his first court appearance this afternoon, but he will be held at the Douglas County Jail until his $375 bond is paid. His next court appearance is Friday. Greg Simpson, chairman of the psychology department, declined to comment on why Schreiber had been placed on leave or when he would come back. However, Ernest Smith, a friend of Schreiber's, said Schreiber told him that his office had been entirely packed up and that a secretary at the department said he would not be coming back any time soon. Schreiber said the leave was possibly a punishment for keeping his cat, Persephone, in his office at Fraser Hall and for having a disorganized office. Schreiber said he did not appear in court on the designated day, Aug. 22, because he mistakenly appeared on Aug. 21. He said it was unlikely he would be able to make bond soon because of financial problems. He said he had put all of his money into his research. Schreiber contacted The University Daily Kansan on Aug. 13 claiming to have found the treatment for several diseases including Parkinson's and alcoholism. Schreiber said his findings had not yet been published because the University refused to help him. THOMAS A. SCHREIBER After several meetings with the University's Center for Technology Commercialization, Schreiber said he was given a waiver from the University that would require him to give the University 70 percent of the profit from his research. Schreiber said he was also turned away from University Relations this summer. University Relations, said he was familiar with Schreiber but could not discuss the details of Schreiber's current situation. Schreiber was scheduled to give seminars about his research today and Thursday at the Museum of Anthropology, but they have been canceled. Katherine Leslie contributed to this article. Todd Cohen, director of Edited by Lauren Keith INTERNATIONAL Another deadly quake strikes on same fault line BEIJING — Chinese rescue teams carrying tents, quilts and sacks of rice rushed to reach survivors of an earthquake that killed at least 32 people, turned tens of thousands of homes into rubble and cracked reservoirs. The 6.1-magnitude quake Saturday struck Sichuan province along the same fault line as a May 12 earthquake that killed nearly 70,000 people. Saturday's quake killed 27 people in Sichuan and five in the neighboring province of Yunnan, the official Xinhua News Agency said early Monday, citing the Ministry of Civil Affairs. The quake destroyed 258,000 homes, damaged major bridges and cracked three reservoirs,the agency said. Another 467 people were injured after the earthquake hit 31 miles southeast of Panzhihua city in the southwestern corner of Sichuan, the report said. Dozens of evacuees had gathered Sunday at a primary school field in Panzhihua, state broadcaster China Central Television showed. Wrapped in quilts, the evacuees, including children and the elderly, lay on plastic sheets and mats on the ground. About 152,000 people were evacuated and relief efforts were under way, despite being hampered by heavy rains and the region's rugged terrain, Xinhua said. It said 6,200 tents, 3,500 quilts and 55,000 pounds of rice had been sent to the quake zone Since the 7.9-magnitude temblor May 12, the region has been hit by scores of aftershocks. A woman who answered the phone at the Sichuan provincial seismological bureau said the region was hit by about 300 aftershocks on Sunday morning. She declined to give her name, saying she was not authorized to speak to the media. The China Earthquake Administration recorded a 5.6-magnitude aftershock later Sunday in the same location as Saturday's quake. Associated Press High lunch prices will eat into parents' pocketbooks FOOD ASSOCIATED PRESS MILWAUKEE — Kids may be worried about homework, teachers and that pesky bully this school year. But parents? They're leary about lunches. With food prices rising and ing into food companies' profits. So big names like Kraft Foods Inc., Sara Lee Corp. and Hormel Foods Corp. are passing along price increases as they try to keep making money. With food packages shrinking, parents are wondering how they'll stretch their food budgets. Children are going to get an unwitting lesson in economics, analysts say as parents Some companies are also shrinking products or getting rid of certain lines to lower their "It's not how much it costs. It's how much more it costs relative to what they're used to spending." MARCIA MOGELONSKY Senior research analyst change their food-buying habits to keep costs down. "Parents are sort of entering this with trepidation," she said. "It's not how much it costs. It's how much more it costs relative to what they're used to spending." Some kids will eat more hot lunches this year. Some will carry baggies full of snacks like homepacked chips and crackers rather than prepackaged ones. Maybe there will be more peanut butter, if it hasn't been banned in school because of allergies, instead of lunch meats, or cheaper items like Spam, This year's lunchroom will be less about convenience and more about the bottom line, said Marcia Mogelonsky, senior research analyst with Mintel International in Chicago. Parents will be shopping for deals but still wanting all the basics — fruits, veggies, proteins and fun things like chips and cookies. It won't be easy, she said. The costs for key ingredients — like corn, wheat, soybeans and other items — are high and eat- costs. Skippy peanut butter, made by Unilever, now sells in 16.3 ounce jars that look the same size as the previous 18 ounce jars because of a larger indentation at the bottom. Kraft is reducing the number and in some cases the size, of items in its Deli Selects cheese line, for example. Sara Lee has reduced the size of some of its Hillshire Farm deli meat packages from 10 ounces to 9 ounces. The prices, for the most part, don't go down. S o m e stores — like grocery store chain Save-A-Lot — are advising parents on what to buy. The chain, which targets bargain shoppers, has a new campaign telling parents how to make it teaches them a lesson in how to spend and save. Jordana, 12, and Nate, 14, have never bought milk because they think it's too expensive at school, she said, and they ask teachers if they can use the microwaves in their lounges when they want hot food. The kids also go and buy food at the stores, or leave a list for their parents if they run out — always with costs in mind, Bischoff said. "They've learned the meaning of saving money and spending money because they've seen what's happened during the years in the stores," said Bischoff, 49, who owns a yarn shop and works a full-time job as a market analyst. The cost of food is soaring. In the U.S., retail food prices rose an average of 6 percent this year. That's three times the normal inflation rate. Prices are rising because companies are paying more for key ingredients, due to increased demand around the world, the weak U.S. dollar and weather that destroyed crops. The pinch consumers are feeling is affecting their shopping "They've learned the meaning of saving money and spending money because they've seen what's happened during the years in the stores." HOLLIS BISCHOFF Market analyst meals like turkey slices wrapped in tortillas that cost about a $1 a serving. In Los Altos, Calif., Hollis Bischoff's two children have been packing their own lunches for years. 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By Christmas I mean College football. Nice MOVIES 'Thunder stays No.1, The Dark Knight'breaks another record LOS ANGELES — "Tropic Thunder" hauled in $14.3 million to stay on top of the box office as Hollywood's solid summer wound down sleepily, with Hurricane Gustav contributing to a slow Labor Day weekend at theaters. The DreamWorks-Paramount comedy was the No.1 flick for the third-straight weekend, raising its total to $86.6 million, according to studio estimates Monday. Debuting at No. 2 with $12 million over the four-day weekend was 20th Century Fox's sci-fi thriller "Babylon A.D.", starring Vin Diesel as a mercenary smugging a woman into New York City in a post-apocalyptic future. With coastal Louisiana nearly deserted because of Gustav, Hollywood business was virtually nonexistent in that region. "The theaters are closed. There is just no business at all down there," said Dan Fellman, head of distribution at Warner Bros., whose "The Dark Knight" was No. 3 with $11 million. Still, Hollywood finished a fraction ahead of 2007's record summer revenue. From the first weekend in May through Labor Day, business totaled $4.2 billion, up from $4.18 billion during summer 2007, according to box-office tracker Media By Numbers. Gustav made a slow weekend even quieter. The top 12 movies pulled in $93.4 million, down 23 percent from the same weekend a year ago. But accounting for higher ticket prices, attendance was down 3.5 percent. "It's record revenue, but barely. Kind of an underwhelming end to a great summer,' said Paul Dergarabedian, president of Media By Numbers. Amid a rush of weak newcomers, "The Dark Knight" held up well, rising a notch from its fourth-place rank the previous weekend. The Batman sequel became the second movie in Hollywood history to top half a billion dollars domestically, climbing to $504.7 million, trailing only "Titanic" at $600.8 million. Though "The Dark Knight" crossed the $500 million mark in record time of six weeks and three days — half the time it took "Titanic" to reach that level — the studio expects it to top out at about $300 million. "Titanic" had a much slower climb up the charts but it maintained momentum, holding on to the No. 1 box-office slot for months. Factoring in inflation, "The Dark Knight" lags far behind "Titanic" in terms of actual admissions. "The Dark Knight" would need to take in about $900 million to match the number of tickets sold by "Titanic." These are the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Monday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers LLC. Final figures will be released Tuesday. 1. "Tropic Thunder," $14.3 million. 2. "Babylon A.D." $12 million. 3. "The Dark Knight," $11 million. 4. "The House Bunny," $10.2 million. 5. "Traitor," $10 million. ASSOCIATED PRESS 9. "Pineapple Express," $4.5 million. 7. "Disaster Movie," $6.9 million. 6. "Death Race." $8.2 million. 8. "Mamma Mia!", $5.8 million. 10. "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," $3.5 million. Associated Press 'The Man' explodes during the Burning Man festival in the Black Rock Desert near Gerlach, Nev., Saturday. ART AND MUSIC Burning Man ends, enjoys record attendance Participants in the eclectic art and music event had planned to burn more artwork Sunday night before its Labor Day conclusion. RENO, Nev. — The party is drawing to a close at the annual Burning Man festival on the northern Nevada desert. The celebration of radical self-expression climaxed late Saturday night with the torching of its 40-foot signature effigy. A dust storm prompted many participants to leave the Black Rock Desert before the finale. The crowd for the week long celebration peaked Saturday at a record 49,599,up from 47,097 last year. U. S. Bureau of Land Management officials said the festival ran smoothly and no major problems were reported. 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Erin Petry Sam Pickering Courtney Pigott Hayley Remund Erin Robinson Stephanie Schneider Rachel Schultz Jessica Sheahon Hilary Sheridan Sarah Shier Annemarie Slaven Dallas Slimmer Emily Spaedy Hannah Sturgeon Kelly Tankard Nicole Walz Emily Wellner OPINION 7A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUFSDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 Don't abandon real faces for Facebook Editor's note: This was originally published in the The Daily Athenaeum at West Virginia University on Aug. 27. Facebook is out of control. Facebook is out of control. This isn't a piece to rumble on and on about how it's taking over people's lives, it's to identify the dangers of the social networking site. Facebook announced a record membership of 100 million members on Aug. 26. That's 99,999,999 other people who can find you on the Internet. That's almost 100 million people who can know your business; who you're dating, your friends are and what you're interested in. Facebook and MySpace would be better off being called "StalkerBook" or "StalkerSpace." At least people will know what they are getting into. Day after day you hear horror stories about cyber bullying and online predators. These social networking sites are no different than finding a naive somebody in a chat room. The site has also decreased and nearly eliminated personal interaction among peers and generations. Instead of calling someone over the phone or visiting them in person, Facebook has become the quick-and-easy way to find out what's going on in friends' lives and what's going on over the weekend. Facebook allows its users to post pictures and their interests. It has been reported that some individuals looking for a job don't get hired because of incriminating details on their Facebook or MySpace accounts. While this is a smart move facebook by employers to make sure they hire quality individuals, it's not a smart move by Facebook users to exploit themselves — and sometimes others — on these sites. With society becoming more and more technology dependent, it's important for users of all ages to be cognizant of the repercussions of joining such a site. If joining the Facebook or MySpace community is a must, it's important to remember to responsibly use the accounts. Many are using the site today merely for networking. Others just want to keep in touch with old friends. It isn't a forum to see John Doe's crazy weekend, nor is it the place for account users to make their personal vendettas known by venting on it their statuses. It is a site that shouldn't be abused and overused. It is important for individuals to know to be safe and only "friend" people they know. People need to remember the best type of communication is face to face — not Facebook. They need to know not to embarrassthemselves. Sometimes there can be consequences to posting that picture from that crazy, drunken weekend two years ago. —www.uwire.com editorials around the world 特寶 ASSOCIATED PRESS China should follow last Olvmpic slogan But the Games also reflected a spate of serious challenges facing China. After overcoming the Sichuan earthquake, China closed the Beijing Olympics safely without any major disruptions to the Games. China also displayed overwhelming strength in the race for gold medals.The event must have greatly boosted the confidence among the Chinese. In the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, there were repeated attacks against police. The Tibet Autonomous Region, the site of clashes in March, is still under heavy security. Many foreign journalists were hampered in their attempt to cover the attacks against police and the situation in Tibet. Some journalists were detained. China ought to allow the public to have more freedom in its activities if the country wants more harmony. We hope China will use its new confidence as a world power to contribute to the international community. China should be able to not only pursue its own national interests, but also play a huge role in such issues as fighting global warming. The Beijing Olympics had a slogan of "One World, One Dream." Tackling global warming while expanding cooperation with the international community is a way to turn that slogan into reality. —The (Tokyo) Asahi Shimbun Aug. 25 editorial HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Send letters to opinionokansan.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. LETTER GUIDELINES Length: 300-400 words The submission should include the author's name, phone number, grade, hometown. CONTACT US Matt Erickson, editor 864-4810 or merickson@kansan.com Length:300-400words. Dani Hurst, managing editor 864-4810 or dhurst@kansan.com Mark Dent. managing editor 864-4810 or mident@kansan.com Matt Erickson, editor Kelsey Hayes, managing editor B64-4810 or khayes@kansan.com Lauren Keith, opinion editor 864-4924 orikeith@kansan.com Toni Bergquist, sales manager 864-4477 or tbergquist@kansan.com Jordan Herrmann, business manager 864-4358 or jherrmann@kansan.com Patrick De Oliveira, associate opinion editor 864-4924 or pdeoliveira@kansan.com Jon Schitt, sales and marketing adviser 864-7666 or jschitt@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansai Editorial Board are Alex Doherty, Jenny Hartz, Lauren Keith, Patrick deOriay, River Sebean and Ian Stanford. EXCUSE ME, DO YOU KNOW WHERE RUDIG HALL IS? YEAH MAN, ITS RIGHT BETWEEN A. NOYING AND FRESHMEN HALLS. THAT'S EXACTLY WHERE IT IS! TYLER DOEHRING Athletics could finance University CAPITOL POLITICS ROSS STEWART Picture yourself in Smith Hall. You're in the basement, in room seven. The air conditioner doesn't work. It's a humid 96 degrees outside. The class is packed with 40 to 50 students. You're trying to think and learn. But all you can focus on is the lingering body odor of everyone in the room. Right outside the window and down the hill someone is sitting in the brand new $33 million Anderson Family Football Complex enjoying air conditioning and gigantic flat screen televisions. Who is the University here to serve? "There's an important piece of rhetoric we need to keep in mind: The students come first," Chancellor Robert Hemenway said in the Wichita Eagle's article "Universities say jobs could be cut." "Helping students work to a degree has to be the first thing we do. If the students aren't there, there's no reason for us being there," he said. But when I look around campus, I get the feeling that athletic programs are what matter most to the University. A more recent article in the Lawrence Journal-World caught my attention about how Kansas Athletics made $1.55 million more than they had projected making off royalties this past year, bringing the department's total income to $2.55 million. The Board of Regents warned Kansas universities that they might face budget cuts next year. The cut for the University would be 2 percent, which is about $3.1 million, according to an Aug. 28 story in the University Daily Kansan. We could lose up to 125 staff members from the Lawrence campus alone. I spoke with Jim Marchiony, associate athletics director, and he filled me in on where the money from royalties goes. He said $700,000 is used for scholarships for the general student body every year. The rest is kept for scholarships for athletes. ed profit to better the University or fight against budget cuts that are certain to come. My thought is that we should use that $1.55 million in unexpected- These cuts are called "cut to base" as Lynn Bretz, director of university communications, told me, which means at least 2 percent of the budget would be cut every year. The state hasn't specified yet if the budget cuts are a one-time deal or if it would be cut to base. The University said it is preparing for the worst because Bretz said the "tendency is to cut to base." A professor of mine told me last week that she didn't much see the point of being in college if you don't try to change things that don't work. We can install a $33 million dollar football complex, but when the state warns us of a budget cut, staff members are the first to go. I don't know about you, but to me it does not sound like students and education come first. Does the athletics program have an obligation to give money to the University? No, but that doesn't mean the University can't change its stance and force it to do so. Stewart is a Wichita senior in journalism. Using broad sexual labels erases valuable differences FRUIT FOR THOUGHT MATT HIRSCHFELD Am I a tranny? Does my own identification as a man not align with my physical sex? Does my scruffy face or deep voice reek of femininity? My clearly scruffy face and deep voice point make me surprisingly manly, but my friend screaming over the phone that a transgendered person was going to be on the next season of "America's Next Top Model" made me question it. Was my friend calling because he's also gay and figured I would be interested or because he knows I am a fan of the show? But I am skeptical of a transgendered person entering the public eye. A transgendered person can be of any sexual orientation. But I was thrown off by this definition. Who else was hiding under my gay umbrella? Bisexuals? Panssexuals? Intersex? Asexuals? But Brown is not a transsexual. He is a drag queen — he said he did it for the entertainment value and the money, not for sexual stimulation or because of personal gender identity issues. Brown said he was not bothered by this label confusion, but understood that some, including me, could be offended if they were called by the wrong sexual identity. I guess hearing, "You were a real drag tonight, Daisy," could get old pretty fast. for two years. In bars and clubs in Lawrence and Kansas City, his fans call sometimes him a "hot tranny mess." I am not a transgendered person. I am gay. Gay has not become an umbrella term for everyone who's not heterosexual. And if it has, it is being grossly misused. Spencer Brown, known as Daisy Bucket in drag, has his sexual identity confused on a daily basis. He has been a professional drag queen Brown said he wasn't sure about a solution to my gay umbrella problem. He did know that one way was to attempt to educate the public on different sexual identities, but how to do that with so many terms and identities was a mystery to him. Lori Messinger, associate professor of social welfare and expert in gay and lesbian issues, did have a solution, though: She uses the word "queer" for anyone not heterosexual. However, the word "queer" has had a negative past. I can remember fewer than five years ago the word being used in a derogatory sense for gay men. Recently, though, Messinger said it has become a term of empowerment. But I don't think I can use that term to describe myself. I'm not a big fan of its traditional definition of odd or unusual. I also won't terms defined Transgender considers self or a neither gender, both or a third gender. They do not change their bodies with hormones or surgery Transsexual: feeling that one was born in the wrong body. May be rectified with hormones and surgery. *Pansexuali* sexually attracted to men, women, transgenders and transsexuals Drag Queen/King: performers who act out exaggerations of gender stereotypes of the opposite sex. regress back to homosexual, either. It sounds too clinical and is too cumbersome of a word. When I came out to family and friends, I told them I was gay, meaning I was attracted to the same sex — nothing more, nothing less. So I'll be watching the new season of "America's Next Top Model" tomorrow. I hope to see the transgendered contestant, Isis, come from under the gay umbrella and successfully create her own transgender identity and just become one of the girls. Hirschfeld is an Augusta senior in journalism. FREE FOR ALL FOR To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. It's an election year, so if you don't like the political debates in Free for All, don't look at it until Nov. 5. --- --rights. Here's an idea for all of you Free for All political debaters: Join one of the student organizations on campus, I'm sure they'd love to have you. Pessimistic? No. I'm a Democrat. --rights. --rights. I just had a $500 weekend. --rights. 2004 elections Assuming the person encouraging voter fraud is a Republican, then it makes perfect sense. See 2000 and 2004 theses. --rights. I would give my left boob to be in the marching band. Did you see the picture of Gov. Sarah Palin brandishing an M167 She's like a sexy terminator. --rights. Dear Ignorant Obama Supporters: You're in Kansas. Your vote doesn't count. Contrary to the skewed Lawrence perspective, the rest of this state votes Republican. If you want your vote to matter, you should register to vote elsewhere --rights. --rights. The Dryer Gnome = Taker of Socks. I can't wait to move out of Lawrence because of Sunflower Broadband. Seriously. --rights. --rights. Sen. John McCain is 23 years older than the state of Alaska. "Hey 92, is that your number or your percent body fat?" --- I wish White Owl would just suck it up and put on a pair of khakis with a collared shirt tucked in, white belt, white shoes and realize that he's old. --rights. If the Huskers win 10 games, I get my new TV for free. Go Big Red! --rights. Eight hot dogs tonight. That's the equation for sexy --rights. Lowering the drinking age to 18 is possibly the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Yes, let's give some of the most reckless drivers in America alcohol --- A girl in my geography class told me she didn't know that New England was part of the U.S. until last spring. --- Vote for McCain and you are a racist. Vote for Obama and you are a sexist. Vote for Nader and you are a dumbass @ @KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. 8A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION MERCEDES-BENTLEY Clarisa Unger, Colby senior, boxes medical supplies for Project C.U.R.E. as part of the first-ever Delegate Service Day at the Democratic National Convention. Unger said she was glad she had the opportunity to give back to the people in Denver in return their hospitality during the convention. Delegate describes convention BY FRANCESCA CHAMBERS fchambers@kansan.com Clarissa Unger has spent countless hours and dollars campaigning for presidential candidate Barack Obama, and last week Unger's hard work finally paid off. Unger, Colby senior and state president of Students for Barack Obama, watched Obama accept the Democratic Party's nomination for president Thursday evening from the floor of INVESCO Field in Denver. Unger, who has donated her time to the Obama campaign during school breaks in Iowa and Obama's campaign headquarters in Chicago, was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. The convention, which began Aug. 25 and ended Aug. 29, was the hub of politics last week, featuring speeches by top Democratic officials and late-top VIP parties. But Unger's favorite memory from the convention will be of neither. Unger will mostly fondly recall of the roll call vote when Kansas delegates voted six to 37 to elect Obama as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate. Six delegates voted for Sen. Hillary Clinton. Unger could be seen on TV during the broadcast of the vote because she was seated directly behind and to the left of Kansas Democratic Party Chair Larry Gates when he announced Kansas' vote and gave a shoutout to the University of Kansas. Unger said it was incredible to watch her party come together during that moment as Kansas' delegates who originally supported Clinton changed their votes to Obama. Clinton later interrupted the Clinton late vote, putting it to an end, and Obama was selected as the candidate. "That was the most exciting moment of my life." Unger said. Unger said she also enjoyed attending the joint Students "Everything that needed to happen happened. Everything that needed to be said was said." "I think it's going to be hard for them to show that — especially where our country is now and with George Bush and Dick Cheney there — that it's not more of the same," she said. "I don't know, I really don't have a lot of hope for them." Democrats' convention. CLARISSA UNGER State president of Students for Barack Obama She also said it would be hard for for Barack Obama and College Democrats meeting in Denver, in addition to participating in the first-ever delegate service day Unger said she thought the convention itself ran smoothly and the party successfully communicated its message and goals to voters. "Everything that needed to happen happened. Everything that needed to be said was said," Unger said. "We came together as a unified party. I don't think anyone can argue that at this point." She said she doubted the GOP would be able to outdo the Republicans to top the Democrats in attendance numbers as well. About 35,000 people attended last week's convention. This week. Republicans are scheduled to participate in similar proceedings at their national convention in Minneapolis, Minn. However, the convention is on hold because of Hurricane Gustav. Unger said she was still interested in watching the Republican National Convention's broadcast. She said she especially wanted to see Sen. John McCain's wife's speech. "She has nothing on Michelle Obama," she said. Edited by Lauren Keith WEATHER Gulf residents watch from afar as Gustav approaches NEW ORLEANS — Hurricane Gustav charged toward the mostly deserted Louisiana coast early Monday morning and seemed destined to make landfall west of a city still recovering three years after Katrina's devastating blow. pass without the same deadly toll. Those who heeded the days of warnings to get out watched from shelters and hotel rooms hundreds of miles away, praying the powerful Category 3 storm and its 115-mph winds would "We're nervous, but we just have to keep trusting in God that we don't get the water again," said Lydon Guidry, who hit the road for Florida just a few months after he was able to return to his home in New Orleans. The brutal memories of Katrina, which flooded 80 percent of New Orleans and killed more than 1,600 along the Gulf Coast, led officials to aggressively insist that everyone in Gustav's path flee from shore. As the storm grew near, the streets of the city were empty — save for National Nearly 2 million people left Louisiana, as did tens of thousands from coastal Mississippi, Alabama and southeastern Texas Guardsmen and just about every officer on the city's police force standing watch for looters. Even presidential politics took a back seat to the storm, as the Republican Party scaled back its convention plans in deference to Gustav's threat. Mindful of the government's inept response to Katrina, President Bush planned to head to Texas. Associated Press it's so big Coming Thursday, Sept. 18th Sex on the Hill 2008 Brought to you by: THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Francesca Chambers/KANSAN REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Jack Connor, Overland Park senior, Mike Conner, Shawnee graduate student, and George Weston, 2006 graduate, are attending the Republican National Convention's welcome party with in front of a mock Air Force One. Connor and Conner won credentials to the convention from the Federation of College Republicans. Weston is the state chairman of College Republicans. Francesca Chambers/KANSAN Students awarded free tickets Electri WORLD PRO-TOOLS machinery BY FRANCESCA CHAMBERS Jack Connor, Overland Park senior, and Mike Conner, Shawnee graduate student, are attending the Republican National Convention's welcome party. Connor and Conner won credentials to the convention from the Federation of College Republicans. fchambers@kansan.com MINNEAPOLIS—Jack Connor and Mike Conner will not have the opportunity to eat horses doewres and swim in the Westin Hotel's hot tub all week like Kansas' delegates to the Republican National Convention. But the two KU students do not care. They feel lucky to even be there. The Federation of College Republicans selected Connor, Overland Park senior, and Conner, Shawnee graduate student, to receive credentials to the convention and free lodging at Concordia College. Connor was one of 40 members of the organization who were awarded tickets to the convention based on participation in a competition called STORM that asked the College Republicans to create and invite people to groups supporting the party's platform. Connor barely made the cut, ranking 38th. Conner, who ranked in the low forties, was barely invited as well — receiving the spot only after the state chairman of the organization declined his invitation. George Weston, 2006 University graduate and Kansas State graduate student, gave Conner his spot when he was asked by the state in biochemistry. He was a College Republicans member his freshman and sophomore years at the University, but later quit. He said he recently rejoined because he felt Republicans did not have a large enough presence on campus. party to be a delegate aide. The aide position will allow Weston access to the floor at the convention — a coveted area few convention goers besides delegates have access to. "At KU there's only one side that gets heard," he said. "I think there should be rational debate from both sides." In addition to the convention activities, Connor and Conner will participate in a College Republicans "The party has already come together behind our candidate. The only side drama here will be with the hurricane." JACK CONNOR Overland Park senior Weston said he was glad he was able to give his seat to Conner because it meant 20 percent of the College Republicans attending were from Kansas alone. Neither Connor nor Conner is involved in politics outside of College Republicans. Connor is an advertising major in the School of Journalism. He was in Student Senate for three years but did not run for a seat in last spring's election. campaign while ii Minneapolis. "I'm just glad I got a way up here," Connor said. He said he did not mind staying at Concordia's dorms because they were near Conner is pursing a doctorate the convention and public trans portation centers. Connor and Conner were able to live the high life of the delegates for one evening, though. The two stayed in Weston's hotel room Sunday in Edina, Minn. While at the hotel, they saw former presidential candidate Fred Thompson and CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer. Conner said he had heard Al Sharpton, members of the band Styx and two other stars were staying at the hotel, but he was unable to catch a glimpse of them. The two hoped to see President Bush for the first time in person, but Bush may be unable to attend the convention because of Hurricane Gustav. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney were scheduled to speak during Monday's primetime television coverage of the event, but the convention's evening proceedings were canceled. Even though he was disappointed with the distraction, Connor said the situation could work to party's favor. Conner predicted that presidential candidate John McCain would not end up speaking at the convention either, saying McCain and Bush would probably give televised speeches instead. He said he still hoped the first lady would speak even if her husband did not. "I think she's a really good example of a first lady." Conner said. "She's done a really good job staying out of policy making, but still being engaged." "The party has already come together behind our candidate," he said. "The only side drama here will be with the hurricane, and that is a show of putting the country first." Edited by Lauren Keith ST. PAUL, Minn. — With their plans for opening day of the Republican National Convention dashed, First lady Laura Bush and Cindy McCain instead appealed to GOP faithful to donate time and money to those caught in Hurricane Gustav. IN BRIEF Republicans request aid for hurricane refugees McCain, the wife of GOP presidential candidate John McCain joined her there, asking delegates to come together quickly to help. Appearing at the podium, Bust said America's priority has shifted away from politics, but that the hurricane offered an opportunity for a politically divided America to come together. "The effect of Hurricane Gustav is just now being measured. When such events occur, we are reminded that first, we are all Americans, and that our shared American ideals will always transcend political parties and partisanship,"she told delegates. Their brief addresses capped a day in which the two sought to emphasize volunteer service rather than politics — and the joint appearance gave some a bit of badly needed zip to the convention proceedings. "As John has been saying for the last several days, this is a time when we take off our Republican hats and put on our American hats," Cindy McCain said. Cindy McCain hopes to succeed Laura Bush as first lady. And while the McCain campaign likely wasn't too unhappy at President Bush's decision to go to Texas to keep an eye on the storm, given Bush's relatively low popularity standings these days, it couldn't have minded having the company of the more popular Laura Bush here. The two women visited earlier Monday with volunteers setting up a work space in the basement of the Minneapolis Convention Center, where delegates and other volunteers were expected to soon start making up care packages for hurricane victims. Minneapolis-based Target is donating items such as toothbrushes, shampoo and non-perishable food that will be packaged and shipped by FedEx to the Gulf Coast, the McCain campaign said. Associated Press SPORTS OFFSIDES GOAL DISALLOWED THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Freshman scores final goal in 86th minute for a heart-pounding victory against Auburn. WWW.KANSAN.COM SPORTS 3B 10 MEN'S BASKETBALL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 PAGE1B Team debuts in Great White North BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com OTTAWA, ONTARIO — Tyshawn Taylor wouldn't have minded staying in Canada for an extra day to play another exhibition game. Taylor, a freshman guard, enjoyed the first three Kansas played in, especially the way the team improved in each one. If the Jayhawks played one last game, Taylor said he thought they could have really dismantled an opponent. "Wed blow them out," Taylor said, "by like 100." Kansas' trip to the Great White North built confidence for Taylor and his teammates. The Jayhawks arrived in Canada primarily as an amalgamation of highly touted recruits and previously inexperienced reserves. The team left a little closer to being ready for the season, which begins in two months. Just ask coach Bill Self. He smiled a lot this weekend because of the way his team grew. He watched as the Jayhawks struggled to beat McGill, a mediocre Canadian team, 72-67 in their first game Saturday. He saw progress when Kansas outlasted Carleton, which had won five of the last six Canadian national championships, 84-83, later that night. He high-fived players after the 95-60 victory against the University of Ottawa on Sunday night where he said it all came together. "This was a perfect time for us to come," Self said. Self said he could only think of one way the trip could have been better — if freshmen Marcus and Markieff Morris could have joined the team. Self had to leave the Morris twins at home because the NCAA has yet to deem them academically eligible. But Self said most of the five newcomers who were in Ottawa pleased him. He said freshman shooting guard Travis Releford surprised him when he scored a team-high 25 points against Carleton. Self used the word "fabulous" when describing Taylor's potential. He called junior-college transfer Manio Little a key to what Kansas would try to do this season. Self said as long as the young team was open to his direction, it would be very good this season. "This is Basketball 101," Self said. "We've got some guys that, as soon as they realize they don't know. They'll have a chance to learn." SEE BASKETBALL ON PAGE 8B KANSAS 15 Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor leaps for the basket during Saturday night's game against Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. The Jayhawks won the match, their second of the day, 84-83. FOOTBALL 'One-three punch needed this season BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR smontemayor@kansan.com FOOTBALL Never mind it was his first NCAA snap. Never mind that he nor any Kansas football player - suited up in front of a Memorial Stadium crowd of 52,112 layhawk fans, a number that broke the attendance record and saw its high expectations translate into a big win. Junior college-transfer tailback Joques Crawford shook his nerves and took off for a 15-yard gain one play after his counterpart, junior tailback Jake Sharp, tacked on five yards. Freshman wide receiver Daymond Patterson dodges a tackle attempt by an FIU player during a punt return Saturday evening at Memorial Stadium. Patterson recorded 135 yards on four punt returns, including one 75-yard return for a touchdown. And later in the first quarter, when Crawford tore through FIU's front line like a hell beast to score the season's first points, Crawford's lofty goal of 2,000 yards didn't seem so ambitious. Together, he and Sharp could at least match or better that mark. KANSAS 8 35 But on a day when two of the nation's top football programs had their scares Ohio State's Beanie Wells and Mizzou's Jeremy Maclin both left their respective games because of injuries — Kansas' rush attack took a hit when Crawford injured his ankle near the end of the first quarter. He returned at the start of the second quarter but wasn't the same. After averaging 4.6 yards-per-carry and a score in the first quarter, Crawford had just five more carries — two for a loss — and left the game for good in the third quarter when he wreaked his ankle again. Crawford's total on the day: 11 rushes for 36 yards, an average of 3.2 yards per carry. Coach Mark Mangino and offensive coordinator Ed Warriner rightly did not want to take any chances with Crawford after he went down early and again later in the game. But with a healthy Sharp at their disposal, Kansas abandoned its running game for the bulk of the game, allowing FIU's defense to dictate that Reesing attempt a career-high 52 passes, even when the game was well in hand. A healthy Sharp was more productive in the passing game seeing limited rushing action. Junior quarterback Todd Reesing found him for an 18-yard gain in the first quarter, but he finished with just eight carries for 27 yards, an average of 3.3 yards-per-carry. Jon Goering/KANSAM Crawford, who sports the number 3, and Sharp, wearing jersey number 1, represent a one-three' punch necessary for success in a year when Reesing can no longer sneak up on anyone. Despite airing it out all day, Reeing completed only one pass longer than SEE MONTEMAYOR ON PAGE 4B Off and running BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com rains@kansan.com All it took were two plays — a 75-yard punt return for a touchdown and a 47-yard field goal - for lavawk nation to rest easy. Patterson introduced himself to a Memorial Stadium record 52,112 fans by returning four pants for a total of 135 yards. After almost breaking free on his first two, Patterson took his third return 75 yards into the end zone for his first collegiate touchdown — hurdling over a falling Ashlyn Parker of FIU near the 30-yard line. "I felt like I was going to get one," fine lines on his face. He put return a team was blocking really well. I was running and he fell and I ended up jumping over him. I think it was pretty cool" At kicker, the Jayhawks were welcomed by the debut of Alonzo Rojas, who had been signed to be the team's punter but has also taken over kickoff and long field-goal duties over the past few weeks. See additional coverage. Including photos, on Kansan.com. @ KANSAN.COM In addition to three punts that averaged 46 yards, rojias hit two goal goals, one of which was a long 47-yard attempt early in the second quarter that brought a big fist pump from the Bowling Green transfer. "It felt good because going out there" because going out there, everyone's expecting. He's probably not going to make this. He's a punter; he just got the job." Roias said. "I wanted the crowd to know that I'm here, and I'm here to help out the team, and I felt like 1 hit that ball pretty good." Quarterback Todd Reesing attempted 52 passes, completing 37 of them for 256 yards and three touchdowns. SEE FOOTBALL ON PAGE 4B VIEW FROM THE PRESSBOX It was over when... Daymond Patterson followed a wall of blockers and streaked down the sideline 75 yards for his first collegiate touchdown. The 5-foot-9 Patterson, who thought his leap over a falling FIU defender on his way to the endzone was "pretty cool," has electric speed and will be scoring several more punt return touchdowns for Kansas in the future. The score put Kansas up 24-0 midway through the second quarter and the Jayhawks cruised from there. Player to remember Dezmion Briscoe. The sophomore had nine catches for 55 yards and three touchdowns, the second time in his short Kansas career that he's had three touchdowns in a single game. He has become quarterback Todd Reesing's favorite target inside the red zone with his stellar ability to get open. After scoring a Kansas freshman record seven touchdowns in 2007. Briscoe is on pace for a breakout year in 2008. Player to forget FIU's Ashlyn Parker. Daymond Patterson leaped over the FIU defender on Patterson's 75-yard punt return and later was injured and had to be carted off the field. Coaches corner "They saw that we could run the ball early and put extra defenders in the box and said 'you're going to have to throw it.' We wanted to dink and dunk a little bit, spread the ball around and work the short game. That's what they were giving us so that's what we took." — Offensive Coordinator Ed Warinner on why Kansas had 52 passing plays to only 36 running plays B. J. RAINS Football Schedule Sept.6 Louisiana Tech Sept.12 at South Florida Sept. 20 vs. Sam Houston State Oct. 4 at Iowa State Oct. 11 vs. Colorado 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 quote of the day KANSAS So you think you can be a Jayhawk fan? Jim Mays, Lansing freshman, does the worm in the endzone Saturday evening during the football game. Mays was awarded the "Fan of the Game" title and given a prize pack. Weston White/KANSAN "We could have been sharper. The first game out some things weren't as crisp as we would like them to be. It's a good place to start and I thought we executed fairly well. I would like to see the running game get going a little more. We need to utilize Jocques (Crawford) and Jake (Sharp) because they both have a lot of talent and we want the ball in their hands a little bit more." fact of the day Kansas is ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 football for the 11th straight week, the longest streak in school history. - Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing trivia of the day Q: How many current Kansas football players were on the field when Kansas played Louisiana Tech, it's week two opponent, in 2005? A: Eight: Mike Rivera, Marcus Herford, James Holt, Darrell Stuckey, Tang Bacheye, Joe Mortensen, Raymond Brown and Russell Brorsen. Kansas Athletics TENNIS TENNIS Federer, Roddick move on to U.S. Open fourth round NEW YORK — Four-time and defending champion Roger Federer cruised to a 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 victory over 28th-seeded Radek Stepanek in the U.S. Open's third round, sending a strong signal to the rest of the field that perhaps he's still the man to beat. For the first time in a while, Federer is not No.1 — in the seedings for the hard-court Grand Slam tournament or in the ATP rankings. Those honors belong to Rafael Nadal, who beat Federer in the lopsided French Open and epic Wimbledon finals. Andy Roddick also moved on, beating No. 31 Andreas Seppi 6-2, 7-5, 7-6 (4). Roddick will play No. 1 Fernando Gonzalez for a spot in the quarterfinals. Federer's next opponent is No. 23 Igar Andreev of Russia, who beat No. 13 Fernando Verdasco of Spain in straight sets. In other men's third-round matches, No. 5 Nikolay Davdenko eliminated No. 26 Dmitry Tursunov, qualifier Gilles Muller upset No. 18 Nicolas Almagro, and Australian Open runner-up Jo-Wilfred Tsonga lost to No. 15 Tommy Robredo. The women are a round ahead. No. 2 Jelena Jankovic reached the quarterfinals by beating No. 21 Caroline Wozniacki, and will face No. 29 Sybille Bammer. Elena Dementiava, who beat Li Na, now faces No. 15 Patty Schnyder. SEARCH: "Fantasy Football 2008" on Facebook SEARCH: "Fantasy Football 2008" on Facebook WHY ARE YOU STILL PAYING FOR YOUR FANTASY LEAGUE? START A FANTASY FOOTBALL 2008 LEAGUE TODAY ON FACEBOOK Add the Application FREE commissioner-style game exclusively on Facebook FREE projections, analysis and Rotowire player updates and FREE LIVE SCORING f FANTASY FOOTBALL WILL NEVER BE THE SAME Kansas football's 40-10 thrashing of FIU didn't seem much different than any of the lopsided victories the Jayhawks piled up last season. But Kansas has changed for the better in one very important department: The '08 Jayhawks have some serious talent at wide receiver. We're not talking Mark Simmons talent (steady but unspectacular), Marcus Henry talent (uber-athetic but inconsistent), or Brian Murp talent (couldn't block worth a darn). We're talking youth, excitement, speed and a surplus of skill at what is a crucial position in Kansas' spread offense. PRESENTED BY: at&t Sophomore Dezmon Briscoe hauled in nine passes, scored three touchdowns and showed no hint of the poor hands that plagued him as a freshman. Senior Dexton Fields, the group's even-keeeed elder statesman, caught a pass for the 25th consecutive game before leaving with a leg injury. Sophomore Johnathan Wilson enjoyed one heck of a coming-out party by catching five balls, and junior Kerry Meier displayed his soft hands, recording nine receptions. CITIZENSPORTS Finish Line BY ASHER FUSCO afusco@kansan.com facebook Receivers steal show during season opener The biggest winner among the receivers was the smallest of them all. 5-foot-9, 175-pound freshman Daymond Patterson made a grand debut, burning 75 yards down the sideline to turn a punt return into six points. His other punt returns went for 11, 19 and 30 yards. That isn't bad, considering Anthony Webb tallied just 16 punt return yards all of last season. Patterson is the kind of player Kansas couldn't have recruited early in coach Mark Mangino's tenure: supremely talented, fast and, well, fast. How a stud such as Patterson escaped his home state of Texas without being snatched up by Texas, Texas Tech or Texas A&M is a mystery and an epic victory for Kansas football. LOUISIANA TECH LOOK AHEAD POWERED BY Sports Illustrated Think Louisiana football, and you tend to think about Louisiana State University. But Louisiana Tech, a school of about 10,000 students in tiny Ruston, La., isn't short on gridiron history. THE MORNING BREW smell the coffee It's part blog, part column, part pop culture free for all. It's The Morning Brew. Have a question, concern or complaint regarding Kansas athletics? Chime in by sending an e-mail to morningbrew@kansan.com. Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw directed the Louisiana Tech offense in the late 1960s. More recently, quarterbacks Tim Rattay and Luke McCown launched their less-than-prolific pro careers after playing at Louisiana Tech. Former Kansas City Chiefs standout lineman Willie Roaf also donned the Bulldog blue in the early 1990s. Other big-name alums include former NBA star Karl Malone, USC basketball coach Tim Floyd, and fiery-yet-fashionable Baylor women's basketball coach Kim Mulkley. Kansas cross country coach Stanley Redwine said last month at media day that the graduation of last year's top two Jayhawk runners would give his young team an opportunity to "step up." After his team's season-opening meet, Redwine might be wishing for the return of his departed veterans. The current Jayhawks fared well, placing seven runners in the top 15, but the Kansas Alumni team one-upthed the current team. Paul Hefferon and Colby Wissel, who graduated last spring, finished first and third, respectively. The best showing by a current Jayhawk was freshman Don Wasinger's fifthplace finish. Edited by Mary Sorrick ANOTHER YEAR OF ELIGIBILITY, PLEASE Leading the NL Central with the best record in the majors, the Cubs want a fresh Zambrano for the final month. He went through a similar tired arm period a year ago when he was winless in August before rebounding to go Zambrano, a 13-game winner this season, is 1-1 over his last five starts and twice failed to get out of the fifth inning. He has seen a drop-off at times in his velocity. CHICAGO — Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano was scratched from his start against the Phillies to give him some time to rest his tired arm. BASEBALL Zambrano takes time to rest'tired arm' before final month of season BASEBALL BOSTON — White Sox slugger Jim Thome hit career homer No. 536 against the Boston Red Sox, moving into a tie with Mickey Mantle for 14th on the career list. Thome hit a two-run shot with two outs in the first inning for his 29th homer of the season. Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez is 13th on the list. He connected for career homer No.547 Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Don's Auto: Tips for Better Gas Mileage Associated Press 4-1 in his final five regular-season starts. Pitching coach Larry Rothschild said Zambrano isn't in any pain and his arm feels good. Thome hits homer mark ties with Mantle's record Change your air filter regularly 2 Slow down! 3 Use fuel injection cleaner every 30,000 to 60,000 miles Wheels S Don's Auto Center Since 1972 11th & Haskell • 841-4833 7. THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 SPORTS 3B SOCCER Goal by Cressy clinches second victory for Hawks BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kansan.com Coach Mark Francis isn't one to gloss over his team's performances. When the Jayhawks don't play well, Francis is the first to point out his squad's shortcomings, win or lose. Minutes after No. 25 Kansas nipped Auburn 2-1 in a wild game Sunday afternoon at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex, Francis delivered a typically frank evaluation of the frantic 90 minutes of action. "They deserved to win the game," Francis said. "They had better opportunities. They controlled the tempo of the game more than we did. Other than score two good goals, I don't think we did a whole lot right." The Jayhawks did just enough to survive a second-half barrage by the Tigers, including a goal disallowed by an offside call, and then taking advantage of a late red card to win consecutive games to start the season for the first time since 2004 - the last year the team made the NCAA Tournament. One year after scuffling to a 1-1 draw with Auburn in Hawaii, Kansas made its few chances count, despite being out shot 17 to 8 and conceding six corner kicks without creating any of its own. It was exactly the type of game that seemed to elude the Jayhawks' grasp a year ago when they lost seven of their first nine. "Last year, we would have found a way to lose that game," Francis said. "This season, we play a good team, we play like absolute horse crap and we still win, 2-1. As a coach, you've got to say, 'Hey, you know what? We're doing something right. We're finding a way to win the game.' But I told the players, we have to demand more out of ourselves than what we did today." The Tigers found their equalizer in the 51st minute after pinning the Jayhawks in their own half. Auburn forward Becca Howell evaded defender Lauren Jackson off the dribble and beat goalkeeper Julie Hanley with a dipping effort from just outside the penalty area. The tide seemed to turn completely in Auburn's favor in the 84th minute when forward Caitlin King slotted a rebound past Hanley. But the Tigers celebration was cut short by the referee's offside flag. Despite being outplayed for most of the game, Kansas got off to a dream start when junior midfielder Monica Dolinsky scored six minutes into the game. Dolinsky picked up a loose ball in the midfield, pushed forward into the final third and unleashed an unstoppable drive into the bottom corner after Auburn failed to step up defensively. "That was huge." Dolinsky said. "When they first scored, we kind of let down. Then we saw the official call it back. We just knew we got lucky, so it was our turn to score." Kansas scored two minutes later, but not before some controversy when an already physical game took an udlv turn. cards while jockeying for midfield position before a goal kick. On the ensuing kick, Yauch took exception to more contact from the Kansas midfielder, threw a high elbow and promptly received her second yellow card eight seconds after her first — one of five cards issued in a 10-minute span. Dolinsky and Auburn midfielder Chelsea Yauch each received yellow Freshman forward Emily Cressy played hero 19 seconds later to record her second goal in as many games when defender Lauren Jackson's free kick bounced favorably into her path. After deftly turning past her defender, Cressy collected the ball and calmly beat the Auburn goalkeeper, sparking a fist pump from Francis and celebration on the sideline. "Emily is a goal-scorer," Francis said. "I'm not sure anybody else on the team could have finished that as composed as she did." Weston White/KANSAN 10 Freshman forward Emily Gressy (back left) and senior midfielder Jessica Bush (back right) hug junior midfielder Monica Dolinsky after she defeated Kansas' first goal. Kansas defeated Auburn 2-1 Sunday afternoon and plays again this Friday. SALAZAR GETS LOOK UCLA transfer Sarah Salazar saw her first action of the year against Auburn. Salazar, sophomore midfielder, came on as a substitute for Monica Dolinsky. Salazar did not play in Kansas' opening game Aug. 20 against Purdue. TOWNE 9 Freshman forward Emily Cressy spins to kick the game-winning goal with fewer than five minutes to play in the match, breaking a 1-7 Iowa. Kansas improved 2-0 with the victory. Jon Goering/XANSAN WHAT HAPPENED? SOCCER RECAP - Edited by Lauren Keith BY JAYSON JENKS jjenks@kansan.com Junior goalie Julie Hanley's lunging stop not only saved a goal but also lent the game tied. "After I made the save, I was really happy to see the linesman And then, a moment later, an Auburn player's shot off Hanley's rebound ripped through the back of the net, seemingly giving the Tigers a 2-1 lead. The key word, though, is "seemingly." Offsides was called, disallowing the goal. holding his flag," Hanley said. "I looked over and saw it, and I was pretty relieved." It was a turning point in the game. Hanley's save, combined with the goal reversal, kick started the Jayhawks' late-game surge that led to a 2-1 victory. They capitalized on that momentum in the 85th minute when freshman forward Emily Cressy scored the game-winning goal. But they'd have never been in that position without Hanley, "Julie made some really good saves," coach Mark Francis said, "She kept us in the game a couple of times." It was something Hanley and the Jayhawks prepared for: The scouting report on Auburn indicated that lateral runs and players crashing around the net were major facets of the Tigers' offensive strategy. "The scouting report said their forwards were pretty much their whole team," Hanley said. "But we were able to shut them down." AUBURN ORANGE PROMINENT AT GAME It was hard to miss the bright orange shirts and cries of "War Eagle" from the 30 members of the Kansas City Auburn Club in attendance at Sunday's game. Max Waddington of Leawood spread word to Auburn alumni in the greater Kansas City area. "We want to support all of our Auburn teams," Waddington said. "But I have to admit, all three of my kids went to Kansas." CROSS COUNTRY Runners, alums have impressive showing Men and women's teams sweep race BY JASON BAKER jbaker@kansan.com At Rim Rock Farm on Saturday, the men's cross country team had stiff competition on their hands. That competition was a group of 17 men dressed in pink shorts and blue shirts with the word "Alumni" stamped across their chests. They were former KU cross country runners and they showed up to Saturday's race looking to win. The KU alumni team was very diverse, competing with some former All-Americans and an Olympian. “It's a good mix of guys who just got out of eligibility to guys who ran in the 90's," Paul Hefferon, one of the new members of the alumni team and the winner of the Men's 8k race, said. Heferson finished the race with a time of 24:49. Hefferon said he had been crosstraining during the summer and would be competing in a club meet in December. And as for running in pink shorts, he called it a tribute to the Jayhawk team of the past, which wore blue and pink uniforms until 1999. Not far behind Hefferon was fellow newcomer to the alumni team Colby Wissel, who finished third overall. Other members of the alumni team included Patrick McGowan, Chris Jones, DJ Hilding and Charlie Gruber, who competed in the 1500 meters at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Many of the alumni, including Hilding, were glad to race at Rim Rock with some of their former teammates. While the alumni team had two members finish in the top three, the current Jayhawk team also had strong performances. Freshman Don Wasinger finished first for the current Jayhawks and fifth overall with a time of 25:56. Also, six current jayhawk runners finished in the top 20, including sophomore Dan Van Orsdel, freshman Kaleb Humphreys, and Juniors Isaiah Shirlen and Bret Imgrund. "I forgot just how hard the hills were," Hilding, a 2005 graduate, said. Imgrund ran despite having a chest cold that affected his breathing. He edged out Gruber at the finish line to take ninth place overall. It wasn't the first time the two raced each other. "We raced in Race For the Cure and 1 beat him by 15 seconds," Ingrumb said. "It was nice to do it again." A lot of upperclassmen on the current team were impressed with the freshman runners. "The ones who wore the KU jersey represented well," senior Levi Huseman said. "It's a great way to start their season and their career." The current team edged out the alumni team by a score of 49 to 52, giving them first place overall. Although it was close, both teams had nothing but respect for each other. "You have an Olympian, Colby, Paul, and Patrick," Van Orsdel said. "It's good to add some excitement." "Once the guys get together to develop, a lot of good things can happen. It's a rebuilding year, but it can also be a successful year," he said. Hefferon said he saw potential in the team. Junior Lauren Bonds finished first overall with a time of 18:53. Sophomore Amanda Miller finished second with a time of 19:17. Bonds led throughout the race and said she was relaxed the whole time. "After I got into second, I was able to push my own pace. It was more relaxing not running with a lot of people," she said. "I treated it as a workout that I got to wear my uniform in," she said. Meanwhile, the women's team won their title more easily. Miller said she also felt good during the race. ALUMNI 262 Classic Kansas alumni Paul Heffernan starts to break loose of the pack at Saturday morning's race at Rim Rock Farm. Heffernan first finished with a overtime of 24-49 by the Bob Timms Classic. Weston White/KANSAN Superdome safe from hurricane's damage "We're in good shape," said Doug Thornton, vice president of SMG, the company that manages the Superdome and neighboring New Orleans Arena. "We've got some exterior signs ripped and things like that, downed fences and light poles blown over, but nothing major, nothing structural or nothing that would affect the The Louisiana Superdome, for now still scheduled to host an NFL regular-season opener Sunday between the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, appeared to be in good condition after the worst of Hurricane Gustav had passed, the stadium's operator said. ASSOCIATED PRESS Four others on the women's team finished in the top 10, including senior Megan James, junior Alison Knoll and freshmen Laura Nightengale and Kara Windisch. NFL It was the second year in a row that both the men's and women's teams took first place. Though there wasn't a woman's alumni team, some of the returning women said they liked the idea. Bonds said she found the men's alumni team comical. "I would love to see some of the girls that I ran with when I was a freshman," Bonds said. "It wouldn't be as funny as the guys though." "It was funny seeing some of the guys that I saw when I was getting recruited," she said. "Some of them were out of shape. Some were still in really good shape. It was interesting seeing how that all played out." Next on the Jayhawk's schedule is the Missouri XC Challenge in Columbia, Mo., on Sept. 13. Footprints 1339 Marceau St. - Edited by Mary Sorrick While the dome may be in good shape, whether or not the Saints play there depends on several factors that may be out of stadium management's control. Thornton, who spearheaded the ambitious $200 million, eight-month renovation of the Superdome following Hurricane Katrina, remained in the stadium with a handful of staff during the storm Sunday night and Monday. Thornton said there was no noticeable structural or interior damage, but stressed that a more thorough inspection still needed to be done. The stadium had yet to lose normal power as of Monday afternoon, he said. 1339 Massachusetts Store Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 interior condition of the building." 9 TIMBUK2 "Best Selection in Town" University of Kansas Pre-Law Day | | | | :--- | :--- | | | | September 3,2008 Law School Fair 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Ballroom, Level 5, Kansas Union For a list of attending law schools, visit the KU Phi Alpha Delta Web site at www.padukans.wordpress.com Sponsored by the University Advising Center and KU Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity S 4B KU 40, FIU 10 THE UNIVERSITY CHARY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 WHEELER 84 MCCALL 12 LAPTAD 91 Sophomore defensive end Jake Laptad brings down FIU quarterback McCall for a sack Saturday. Laptad recorded three tacks and two tacks in the game. FOOTBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) All three touchdowns went to sophomore Dezmon Briscoe, who had nine catches for 55 yards on the night. It was the second time in his brief Kansas career that he scored three touchdowns in a single game, matching the three he had in last year's 76-39 thrashing of Nebraska. "That is what Briscoe can bring to the table for us," Reesing said. "He is a tremendous athlete, and he has a great feel for going up and catching the ball. He's got a feel for how to get open." While the Kansas passing game excelled, the running game struggled. An ankle injury limited junior Jocques Crawford to 32 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, and junior Jake Sharp had only 29 yards on nine carries. Angus Quigley, who came in during the fourth quarter when the game was out of reach, ended up leading the team in rushing with 47 yards on six carries. He was stopped one yard short of scoring a touchdown on the last play of the game. The Jayhawks' defense allowedFIU's offense to accumulate only139 yards. FIU's leading rusher,Amod Ned, had only 43 yardsrushing on12 carries, and FIU had only66 yards rushing on26 carries. FIU quarterback Paul McCall completed only 10 of 28 passes for 73 yards and was sacked three times. The Jayhawks' defense allowed FIU to complete only two of 14 third-down conversions. "We were put in some situations in the red zone, and we held them on some fourth downs," linebacker Mike Rivera said. "That's a good sight to see. We had our backs against the wall, and we rose to the occasion a few times. That's a good thing to see in these early games. We gave up a field goal that we really didn't want to but we will learn from that and make it better next week." — Edited by Andy Greenhaw FOOTBALL Freshman wide receiver Daymond Patterson (28) celebrates with teammates after returning a punt 75 yards for a touchdown during the second quarter of Saturday's game. Kansas defeated FIU 40-19. 18 Jon Goering/KANSAN Sophomore punter Alonso Rojas celebrates after connecting on a 47-yard field goal Saturday. Rojas hit both of his field goal attempts in the name. MONTEMAYOR (CONTINUED FROM 1B) his 18-yarder to Sharp. Warriner insisted Kansas wanted to run more but it just didn't work out that way when FIU started blitzing and putting more defenders in the box — pretty much what any team does to combat the run. The problem was the FIU defense isn't exactly a world beater. Eight of FIU's defensive starters returned from a unit that ranked 105th against the run in 2007. FIU gave up an average of 203.8 rushing yards per game last season and more than five yards-per carry. The Jayhawks' rushing for Saturday: 36 carries for 128 yards — an average of 3.6 yards-per carry. Even those numbers are skewed a bit. Third stringer Angus Quigley actually led the team in rushing, mopping up the FIU defense for 71 yards in nine carries in garbage time. His 7.8 average could have been supplemented by a score if he had not been tackled at the one-yard line to close the game. If Crawford's injury is worse than he or his coaches let on, Quigley should be the interim bruiser while Sharp runs finesse plays and catches passes. Either way, Kansas running backs are going to have to be implemented more in future contests or this season may take a turn for the worse. Reesing may be one of the best quarterbacks to wear crimson and blue Since last season's opener, on only two occasions have Kansas running backs had less yards than they did Saturday: the Nov. 24 loss to Missouri (42 rushing yards) and their Jan. 3 Orange Bowl victory against Virginia Tech. but the competition he will face this year has had more than 12 months to study and prepare to make life a little harder on him. 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FAN U.S. October 11 Step Ahead Pom-Poms November 15 Champion Foam Finger Collect all 7 FREE items and VOLLEY Collect all 7 FREE items and receive a coupon for a later KU Bookstores purchase (excluding textbooks, electronics, and sale items) COMMENTARY Saturday: duly noted KU BOOKSTORES THE OFFICIAL BOOKSTORE OF KU BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com UK BOOKSTORES KANBAIS UNION BURGE UNION EDWARDS CAMPUS (785) 684-4640 kuobooks.com kuobooks.com CRAWFORD INJURES ANKLE Jocques Crawford's first game as a Jayhawk didn't go exactly as planned. The 6-foot-1, 230-pound junior-college transfer was limited to just 32 yards rushing on 11 carries before leaving the game with an injured ankle during the third quarter. "I'm just kind of upset about the fact of getting injured," Crawford said Saturday night. "I'm happy about the win, though. I didn't do as good as I thought I was going to do. It hurt a lot that I couldn't get out there and do more, but you know, it happens to everyone, and when you go down, you just have to get out there and support your teammates." Crawford, who had six carries for 28 yards and a touchdown in SEE DULY NOTED ON PAGE 6B 1 WEATHERSPUB 6 Junior running back Jake Sharp tries to break a tackle during Saturday's game. Sharp rushed the ball nine times for 29 yards in the game. Warton White/KANSAN COMMENTARY Wide receivers bring 'A' game to opener BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com He led his team out of the tunnel, gained six yards on the first play of the season, and when junior quarterback Todd Reesing needed someone to get open in the end zone, he was there to close the deal. Sophomore wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe stepped up everywhere Saturday night in Kansas' 40-10 victory over FIU. Briscoe caught nine passes and tied his career-high with three touchdown-receptions — all inside the five-yard line. With Briscoe as its star, the Jayhawk receiving corps looked like the only ready-for-primetime player on offense. The rushing game was inconsistent and slowed by an apparent injury to junior running back Jocques Crawford. The offensive line broke-in two inexperienced tackles that suffered through several mental lapses. Reesing's solid numbers (37-of-52 completions for 256 yards) were more about crisp route running than stellar throws. "We had a lot of plays where we got just enough for the first down, and that's what we're looking for," Reesing said. "We don't need to get 18 yards if we only need five. We just need to get the first down and keep the drive moving." Kansas converted 11-of-19 third down attempts. Nine of those were Reeing passes. Seven of those nine were to receivers who gained what was needed for a first down or two yards more. Junior wide receiver Kerry Meier tied Briscoe for the lead with nine catches, three of which were for third-down conversions that were just past the first down marker. "When teams are getting a lot of third-down conversions, I think it really takes a toll on the defense mentally as well as physically," Meier said. Offensive coordinator Ed Warinier said getting past the sticks was a focus for his receivers during practice, and he was pleased with Saturday's results. Ten players caught at least one pass and five had three or more. Sophomore wide receiver Jonathan Wilson hauled in the longest reception of the night with a 24-yard grab, but freshman receiver and punt returner Daymond Patterson stole the show in the big-play department. Patterson fielded a punt in the second quarter at his own 25. Seventy-five yards, a few jukes and one memorable hurdle later, Patterson was celebrating his first collegiate touchdown in the north end zone. "That just happened on the spot." Patterson said of hurdling FIU's Ashlyn Parker. "I was running and he fell and I ended up jumping him, but I think it was pretty cool." "Briscoe and I were on the side-lines, and we were just amazed," Wilson said. "He looks like a little kid out there." Wilson said he enjoyed the show from the sidelines. Not everything went according to plan for the Jayhawk receivers. In fact, things started rather horribly when Briscoe took a shot over the middle from FIU linebacker Scott Bryant and fumbled during Kansas' first possession. "Getting your bell rung is better sometimes than getting taught how to do it because you'll remember next time when you see zone to sit down and split the difference SEE RECEIVERS ON PAGE 6B 91 10 TU Jon Goering/KANSAN Junior running back Jocques Crawford makes a cut during the first half of Saturday's game against FIU at Memorial Stadium. Crawford, who rushed for 32 yards on 11 carries, had X-rays of his ankle taken after the game. 6B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 DULY NOTED (CONTINUED FROM 5B) the first quarter, injured his ankle late in the first quarter. Crawford returned and had five more carries for only 4 yards before re-aggravating the ankle injury that ended his night in the third quarter. "I went back in and pushed it but I tweaked it again," Crawford said. "A guy tackled me and actually twisted my ankle when he tackled me so he tweaked it a little more than what it was. They said it wasn't that bad at all. I'll be all right." Despite having to leave the game early, Crawford indicated that he hoped he wouldn't have to miss any practice time. "He got dinged up a little bit," said Mark Mangino. "It's nothing serious. We didn't want to take any chance toward the end of the game." FIELDS HURT ALSO Senior wide receiver Dexter Fields did not practice Sunday after sustaining an injury of his own late in the first quarter on Saturday night. Fields leaped for a pass but landed awkwardly and injured his ankle. He went into the locker room and later returned on his own. He was seen on the sideline without a shoe on and didn't return to the game. "I don't think it's going to be anything that's really long-term," Mangino said. "I hope not. That's just the preliminary evaluation. He just got his foot caught in the turf, but I think he's going to be OK." HATCH ABSENT Matt Darton started at right-tackle in place of Jeremiah Hatch, who missed the game for unspecified reasons but appeared to be injured. Mangino wouldn't comment on Hatch after the game. Darton started the Iowa State game last year in place of Anthony Collins and freshman Ben Lueken saw time at right-tackle. "They played adequately — good enough to win." Mangino said of the tackles on Monday's Big 12 Coaches Teleconference. "But they must improve and they will because they are young. Their performance was good enough to win but they must get better." Mangino cautioned last Tuesday that the recently released depth chart could change before the ink on the paper dried. He was right, as sophomore Jamal Greene, who was listed on the depth chart as the second team defensive tackle, started over Richard Johnson. Sophomore Jonathan Wilson started at wide receiver alongside Fields and Dezmon Briscoe and had five catches for 60 yards. NO REDSHIRTS Four freshmen played on Saturday, eliminating any chance they had of redshirting the 2008 season. Punt-returner and wide-receiver Daymond Patterson, tight-end Tim Biere, defensive-tackle Darius Parish, and offensive-tackle Ben Lueken all saw action in the season opener. RECORD-SETTING CROWD Kansas set an all-time single game attendance record with a crowd of 52,112. The previous record was 51,912 against Nebraska last season. The total was 4,000 more than the top non-conference game attendance of 48,112 which was also last season against Toledo. POINT SPREAD Gamblers around the country must have been screaming at their computers late Saturday when Angus Quigley was tackled at the one-yard line on the last play of the game. Various sports betting Web sites listed the Jayhawks as 36-point favorites, meaning that a Quigley touchdown and an extra point would have given the Jayhawks a 37 point win. The Jayhawks instead won by only 30, failing to cover the spread. Last year the Jayhawks started the season going 10-0 against the point spread before losing to Missouri at Arrowhead Stadium. The odds of that happening were 1024-1. — Edited by Andy Greenhaw RECEIVERS (CONTINUED FROM 5B) between defenders, rather than running through it and getting your clock cleaned," coach Mark Mangino said. Briscoe admitted that he made a wrong move on the play. Briscoe muscled his way to open space every time the offense marched into the red zone. "I set myself up for that lick," he said. "I shook me up a little bit, but my teammates on the sideline encouraged me to get out there and do what I do." On a fourth and goal from the three-yard line in the third quarter, Reesing evaded a pair of defenders and lobbed a pass to the back corner that looked as if it'd sail away and fall harmlessly on the track. Then Briscoe came out of nowhere and leaped into the air, clutching the floater as he tiptoed back to earth for his third touchdown of the night. While they admit that any one of them is capable of making those plays when called upon, Briscoe's fellow receivers couldn't help but be impressed with his 2008 debut. "He's great." Meier said. "If the ball's anywhere in the area, he's going to go up and get it." "Me personally?" Wilson asked. "I think he's money. It's six points every time he's in the red zone." — Edited by Andy Greenhaw GOLF Singh wins for the second straight week ASSOCIATED PRESS CORNERSTONE NORTON, Mass. — Vijay Singh kept pouring in birdie puts, 35 feet on one hole and 60 feet on the next, as cheerers turned from disbelief to sheer amazement. That might be the last bit of excitement for this edition of the FedEx Cup. Vijay Singh, from Fiji, hits a shot on the seventh hole during the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship golf tournament Monday. Despite a volatile new points system designed to give more players a chance, Singh took the suspense out of the PGA Tour Playoffs with an 8-under 63 on Monday to win the Deutsche Bank Championship in record fashion. It was his second straight victory, giving him such a large lead that he could wrap up the $10 million prize before the Tour Championship. "Right now, my focus is going to be next week, and see if I can wrap it up," Singh said. Singh has been even more impressive. A year ago, Tiger Woods drained the drama from the postseason by tying for second at the TPC Boston, then winning the final two events. ASSOCIATED PRESS He won The Barclays in a three-man playoff last week, convincing himself that he was the best putter in golf. He made even more believers on a gorgeous Labor Day south of Boston, making birdie putts of 35 feet, 60 feet and 35 feet on the back nine to turn this into a runaway. "He played amazing. It was awesome," said Sergio Garcia, who was paired with Singh and closed with a 72. "I don't think you guys are going to realize how good that was, because you're aren't playing and you don't know how tough the course was playing. When Vijay plays like that, it's hard to beat him." Tour officials said any of 24 players still have a mathematical chance — assuming Singh finishes last in the final two tournaments, and some of those guys win both events. "He's back to form," Ernie Els said. "He's such a great player when he gets on form. He's playing really good golf, he's got some confidence going. He's going to be a dangerous guy." Don't count on it. Singh set tournament records with a five-shot victory over Mike Weir (71) finishing at 22-under 262, breaking by two shots the record set by Adam Scott in 2003. He collected $1.26 million, enough to finally replace Woods atop the money list at over $6.4 million. Woods has not played since season-ending surgery after the 20.5 Open. And a richer guy, at that. Singh won for the third time in five weeks, and it should move him to No.3 in the world ranking. Attribute this to the power of positive thinking. "Whatever they can tell me, it works briefly," he said. "But it has to come from inside me, and that was the biggest thing. I arrived last week at Ridgewood with a great attitude on the putting green and just kind of felt like I belonged on the greens. That was the biggest thing." He has heard his share of psycho-babble, but realized the most important message came from within. Singh, who has long struggled with the putter, convinced himself last week to stop reading negative comments and consider himself as good as anyone with the flat stick. Singh took the lead when Weir made double bogey on the ninth, then the 45-year-old Fijian made an 8-foot birdie on the 11th to build his lead to two, and stretched it with a 35-footer on the 13th. Another test came on the 14th. He pulled his 9-iron approach to the 14th, however, leaving him 60 feet away. That's the kind of putt he usually hopes he can lag close enough for an easy par. But not this time. "And he said, 'You're damn right you are, now go ahead and knock it in.' Singh said. "And I made it. Instead of standing there and hoping you're going to get up-and-down in two, I was trying to make those putts." Weir dropped to 1-9 on the PGA Tour when he has at least a share of the 54-hole lead. unable to contend with big hitters on a blustery day. Even so, he moved up to No.3 in the standings behind Singh and Garcia. Once on the green, he kept telling caddie Chad Reynolds, "I'm the best putter in the world." This was the final tournament before U.S. captain Paul Azinger makes four picks to fill out his Ryder Cup team, and his job didn't get any easier. Els flew too many greens and made too many bogeys to make a charge, closing with a 70 to tie for third with Camilo Villegas, who shot a 73. The top American was Tim Herron, who shot 65 and tied for fifth with Garcia at 13-under 271. It was the first top 10 for Herron all year. Chad Campbell made a late push with a 69-66 weekend in the toughest conditions of the tournament to tie for seventh with Justin Leonard (67) and Jim Furyk (72), who already have qualified. Azinger was to announce his picks Tuesday morning in New York. Too bad he can't claim Singh, a good friend, as an American. Singh has a 12,225-point lead over Garcia. That means Singh is assured of having the lead going into the Tour Championship, and another top finish might be enough to wrap up the title if none of the guys immediately behind him win in St. Louis next week. "I'm going to go out and play really hard," Singh said. "If I have another win, it will be iceing on the cake. But I don't take anything for granted." VOLLEYBALL Herron's biggest week allowed him to keep playing. The top 70 in the FedEx Cup standings advance to the third round of the playoffs in St. Louis this week at the BMW Championship. Herron started the week at No. 99, but his tie for fifth moved him all the way up to No. 48. Team stumbles in opening sets BY JOSH BOWE ibowe@kansan.com Coach Ray Bechard hopes that for the rest of the year, the team that showed up to play against NC State this past weekend is the one that shows up to every game. But the team that played against VCU — not so much. The volleyball team split its two matches at the VCU Invitational this past weekend, falling to VCU on Friday night in three sets, but swept NC State Saturday morning in three sets. Because of the rule change that limits sets to 25 points instead of 30, Bechard said it was even harder to come back after a slow start. That slow start, combined with a home team that was excited for its first game and an opportunity to knock off a Big 12 school, doomed the Jayhawks in their first match. Although it was the team's first game of the year, Bechard said he was disappointed by some of the uncharacteristic things he usually didn't see from the team. "We just did not create enough opportunities to be successful," Bechard said. "But I really felt we learned from that and made some adjusts for our approach (against NC State)." In Saturday's sets, the Jayhawks finally looked like a team that could rattle the Big 12. Displaying a killer instinct and energetic physical play, sophomore Karina Garlington led Kansas with a match-high 14 kills, along with five service-aces—a personal record. "She was a little disappointed in the quality of swings she had last night (against VCU)," Bechard said. "She checked in with herself. She hit some very good shots." The lone bright spot in the match against VCU was freshman Allison Mayfield's match-high 11 kill performance. Freshman setter Nicole Tate had 23 assists for her debut as a Jayhawk against VCU, and she followed that with 29 against NC State. Mayfield The Jayhawks will need Uhart's leadership when they venture into a tough Big 12 conference. But the Jayhawks still have seven non-conference games left. The next two are against Utah Valley and Oregon on Sept. 5. KANSAS ity for a kid like that." "She was a little bit uneven on Friday night," Bechard said. "But I thought today (against NC State) she came back and took a huge step forward, a huge responsibil- It was no surprise that Bechard preached the leadership of senior Natalie Uhart, the lawhacks' "She set the tone a little infor on our team." Bechard said. "She made some demands in the warm-up saying, 'Here's how we need to play'." Bechard said he needed his team to work on what he calls stages of the set, where the team breaks in 0-10, 10-20 and then 20-25 points. Bechard said he wanted his team to value each set more. "You can't get too far behind and expect to come back," he said, "and you can't relax when you have a lead." only pre-season Big 12 team player. 1 TU "It's probably the best way for us to start," head coach Herm Edwards insisted Monday. "Because you get a barometer of where you're at right now. There's no guessing. When the game's over with, you say 'OK, here's where we're at.'" NFL Oddsmakers say this one figures to be a runaway for a Patriots team seeing its first regular-season action since the Super Bowl loss to the Giants ruined their historic perfect season. — Edited by Lauren Keith As of Monday, the Patriots were favored by $16\frac{1}{2}$ points, making KC the only double-digit underdog in the league. "I'm pretty sure we're going to be two-touchdown or three-touchdown underdogs," said cornerback Patrick Surtain. "But that's what you've got to love about this game. It's played on the field." KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs will head to New England with a raft of rookies, a nine-game losing streak and, they hope, a positive attitude. Logically, it still shapes up as the biggest mismatch of the NFL's opening weekend. The presumably angry and frustrated Patriots will be facing a Kansas City team in full and unapologetic rebuilding mode, winless in meaningful games since Oct. 14. After ending last year on a nine-game losing streak, the Chiefs purged veterans, loaded up with youth and asked their fans to please be patient. As a result, the team Edwards takes to New England will probably include 15 rookies among 22 new players. Chiefs opening game: David versus Goliath ASSOCIATED PRESS "That's good for us," said Edwards. "That's the direction we wanted to head in and now we've got to get them ready to play." All 12 of last year's draftees are still with the organization. Nineteen players drafted in the last three years remain with the club. Eleven figure to start against the experienced, big-game savvy Patriots. "We lost nine in a row last year "It's going to be a tough task but I think my young fellas back there are ready. They're ready for a challenge," Surtain said. I think the taste in our mouths should be a little more sour than theirs," said Surtain. "I think we're ready. We have a young team. A lot of new guys haven't experienced what we went through last year. It's a clean slate, a new year and we're looking forward to it." Surtain is a rare veteran in a youthful defensive secondary that includes rookie starter Brandon Flowers at the other cornerback. "I can't talk for those guys," he said. "I can't talk for their team. I've got my puppies that I'm taking up there. I've got to make sure they're on the plane on time. I can't worry about the Patriots' state of mind." Edwards refused to speculate on whether Albert might start. And he was not inclined to talk about what sort of mind-set the Patriots might bring to their first regular-season game since the bitterly disappointing Super Bowl loss. Another rookie starter could be Branden Albert at left tackle, who's been out since the second week of training camp with an injured foot and spent most of his college career at guard. But Surtain was willing to take a shot. "Revenge," he said. "They're going to go into the game with a chip on their shoulder, and so are we. It's a first game. It’s an even slate. Everybody's 0-0. It’s a chance to go up there and knock off a great team. And they are a great team. Our main goal is to go up there and get a win. We’re not going up there for any moral victories. We really feel we have a chance to win." Also worrisome for Chiefs fans is Edwards' recent history. His first two Chiefs teams started 0-2. But defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey, another rookie starter, figures going on the road and facing a top Super Bowl contender can only work to the young Chiefs' advantage. THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2 2008 CLASSIFIEDS 7B haukchalk KU Students' free online marketplace for stuff, jobs, housing, and more. 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SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 BASKETBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) The exhibition games revealed that the rookies will have a couple of veterans to look up to in addition to Self. Sophomore center Cole Aldrich served as a leader on the court with his play as he averaged 12 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks per game. Junior guard Sherron Collins, whom Self said he was disappointed with a week ago for being out of shape, acted as another coach on the bench and often helped point out things to Taylor. Collins appeared in the Carleton game, but he rested during the other two games. He played 22 minutes against the Ravens and scored 10 points. Self said he thought Collins played well and did a good job tutoring the youngsters. "Sherron's attitude has been absolutely stellar since he's been back in school," Self said. "I wish his attitude was good, and he was in shape." Collins was as enthusiastic as his coach was about the new set of Jayhawk players. He even drew a similarity to last season's national championship team. "I think it's going to be not as good as the team last year, but something like that where we have a bunch of different people who can lead us in scoring," Collins said. That was the case in Canada. Taylor led the team with 18 points in the first game against McGill. Releford compiled 25 points against Carleton, and Little was the high-scorer with 21 points against Ottawa. This year's team reminded Self of a different squad than Collins — the 2005-2006 Jayhawks. They struggled at the beginning of the year before surging to a Big 12 Championship. Self thinks the Jayhawks will peak at the end of the year this season like that team did. And he'll remember it all started with a Labor Day trip to Canada. KANSAS 45 Edited by Andy Greenhaw Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN 10 MLB De La Rosa keeps eye on the ball ASSOCIATED PRESS DENVER — A month ago lorge De La Rosa was pitching his way into the Colorado Rockies bullpen. Monday he showed he could be valuable if the Rockies are going to make another September run. S ASSOCIATED PRESS De La Rosa pitched seven shut-out innings and had an RBI single, Willy Taveras stole three bases and scored twice and Colorado beat the San Francisco Giants 4-0 on Monday. San Francisco Giants starter Jonathan Sanchez delivers a pitch to a Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver. De La Rosa (8-7) was sharp for the fifth-straight start, allowing four hits, striking out six and walking one. He didn't allow a runner past first base and twice erased leadoff singles by inducing double plays. "He continues to take steps forward," Rockies manager Clint Hurdle said. "He's got momentum going for him and confidence." The defending NL champion Rockies began September six games behind the Diamondbacks in the NL West. They are hoping for another spectacular finish, after going 20-8 last September. Colorado has won 14 of their last 15 September games overall. said. "As long as we stayed focused on our own game, that what gives me hope." Outings like De La Rosa's on Monday help fuel that hope. "We're not out of it," Hurdle BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL Tired of crowded work out facilities and waiting in line for equipment? Then break away from the Rec Center! At Lawrence Athletic Club you can purchase a membership for $24.95 a month or unlimited tanning for $19.99 a month. OR Both for $32.50 a month. No enrollment fee - Some restrictions apply 3201 Mesa Way Lawrence, KS 785.842.4966 71 1202 E. 23rd Stree Lawrence,KS 785.842.4966 Lawrence Athletic Club ABOVE: Sophomore center Cole Aldrich looks for an open passing lane from under the basket during Saturday morning's exhibition game against McGill University in Ottawa, Canada. LEFT: Freshman guard Travis Reileford squares off against the Ottawa University defense in a drive toward the basket during Sunday afternoon's match, the last of three for the Jayhawks this weekend. The match against Ottawa was the most decisive of the weekend, with the Jayhawks winning 95-60. BELOW: Sophomore guard Conner Teenager goes up against a Carleton University defender for a basketball during Saturday evening's game in the Scotia Bank Place arena in Ottawa, Canada. Wilson VOLLEYON KANSAS 2 8 BIGGEST & BADDEST 18 & UP NIGHTCLUB IN LAWRENCE Bars open 9 pm for the biggest Friday night ABE&JAKE'S 8 EAST SIXTH STREET • LAWRENCE, KS LANDING abejakes.com 841-5855 --- THE 'OTHER' CONVENTION KU student meets Rep. Ron Paul for a private interview NEWS 8A FOOTBALL AND FATHERHOOD Sophomore lineman grows up. FOOTBALL | 1B LOOKING BACK ON CANADA THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 The Kansan's basketball reporter grades players after trip. SPORTS |1B THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANS KANKA 2 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 10 TRADITION Missing: Familiar sound of whistle A University shuts down steam whistle because of the rising cost of gas needed for its operation KANSAN FILE PHOTO BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com It appears that one of the longest and most recognizable traditions on campus has come to an end. The sound of the steam whistle has been present on the University of Kansas campus since 1912, but the whistle was recently shut off to cut back on costs of gas. The steam whistle — used since the original was installed in 1912 — has gone quiet. Because of rising enpus, the University decided that the approximately $3,000 it costs per year to run the whistle was just too much. "It's been shut off due to the cost of utilities," said Doug Riat, director of Facilities Operations. "We were asked what the cost of and $6 each time the whistle blew. When the decision to shut off the whistle was made in July, natural gas costs looked as if they were going to escalate to record "It's very disappointing to hear this. It's like the end of an era." blowing the whistle was and we provided the information and from that there was a desire in the provost's office to not have the whistle blow, at least at this time." highs. Natural gas is needed to boil water in a boiler that produces the steam to power the whistle. Riat estimated that it cost between $5 CESAR MILLAN 1997 graduate which had been in place since 1939, broke and was not reparable. At that time, the University had no plans to replace the whistle because of the rising costs to run it. A donor came forward, however, and "It looked like it was going to be a very expensive year to produce steam." Riat said. The current whistle was built in 2003 after the previous whistle, paid almost $7,000 for a new whistle to be installed. The whistle's sound has provided an almost comforting feeling for alumni, who return to campus and hear the whistle — bringing back vivid memories of their times as students. "It's very unique and I definitely remember it from times at school there," said Cesar Millan, a 1997 graduate who lives in St. Louis. "You knew exactly what it meant when you heard it. It's very disappointing to hear this. It's like the end of an era. I'm sure the alumni won't be too happy to hear about this because it's definitely one of the traditions that makes Kansas so great and historic." Facilities Operations deemed the price tag for the short three-second blow too RECOGNITION SEE WHISTLE ON PAGE 4A 20 professors presented with Kemper fellowships A surprise patrol led by Chancellor Robert Hemenway awarded 16 University professors with $5,000 Kemper Fellowships during the past two weeks. Four professors at the KU Medical Center also received fellowships. FULL STORY PAGE 3A CAMPUS Lied event showcases sobriety FAFSA form shortened for applicants Five students will take field sobriety tests after consuming different levels of alcohol in front of an audience at the Lied Center tonight. The students will be participating in "Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself"; an event designed to show how alcohol can impair reaction time. FULL STORY PAGE 4A RESURRECTING THE SABER-TOOTHED CAT FINANCIAL AID Some students could see a shortened FAFSA form now that President Bush has signed the Higher Education Act reauthorization legislation into law. But the proposed form isn't without its flaws, some experts say. FULL STORY PAGE 5A BENEDICT RITCHIE Jon Goering/KANSAN Larry Martin cuddles up to a pair of saber-toothed cat skulls in the University's Natural History Museum. Martin, curator of vertebrae pathology at the museum, will give a talk about the animal's metamorphoses tonight. Challenging old ideas about Ice Age mammal Larry Martin discusses the possibility that the prehistoric cat became extinct, re-evolved up to nine times BY BETSY CUTCLIFF bcutcliffkansan.com In his 38 years of research, Larry D. Martin, a world expert on saber-toothed carnivores, discovered the possibility that instead of remaining extinct, the cats morphed into different species. Saber-toothed cats might not be extinct, and tonight the curator of vertebrae pathology for the University of Kansas Natural History Museum will address the possibility that the iconic Ice Age animal had more than nine lives. Martin said the lecture, which is the first of a series titled "Wild Science," was intended to re-educate people about extinction. "Saber-toothed cats have become extinct and re-evolved, maybe as many as nine times," Martin said. "There has been a whole series of originations of saber-toothed cats, and most of the time they don't even look like cats." Saber-toothed cats, with their sharp fangs and prowling physique, are some of the most familiar mammals from the Cenozoic period, more commonly known as the last Ice Age. He said these metamorphoses, called ecomorphs, suggested that entirely new species could originate from adaptations of an extinct animal. These ecomorphs, according to Martin, are not isolated incidences, but are repeated patterns through history. Martin said the cats appeared more than once throughout history, morphing and evolving several times. Martin said the saber-toothed cat was the perfect example of an ecomorphed species because of how well-spaced the new species were through time. One cause of this morphing was the animal's inability to learn from the past and adapt accordingly. "Humans are a curious species in one particular thing, and that is that we wonder about things that have no apparent value," Martin said. "What we do is we go out and we collect useless knowledge and store it away, and when the world changes we will make this knowledge useful. Other species have to start from scratch." In a report on ecomorphing published in the German journal Natur Wissenschaften, Martin said, it was reported that another cause of the phenomenon was climatic change. For example, after one species dies out because of the inability to adapt to a new climate, another similar species evolves with the biological tools to succeed where the other failed. Amanda Falk, Milan, Mich., graduate student, helped with Martin's research and said she thought students should be more aware of the work of paleontologists such as Martin at the Natural History "What he is talking about is extinction and re-evolution," Falk said. "You don't get that kind of controversial exposure anywhere else." According to a U.S. News report, the University's paleontology program is ranked sixth in the nation. Museum. Desui Miao, collection manager at the Museum, said that prestige was partly due to Martin's work. "People all over the world will call us if they have a question about vertebrae paleontology," Miao said. According to the department of paleontology's Web site, Martin has unearthed more than 200,000 fossils. He has written two books and nearly 400 articles on various topics. index Martin's hour-long talk will begin at 7:00 p.m. in Dyce Hall. — Edited by Mary Sorrick Classifieds...5B Opinion...7A Crossword...6A Sports...1B Horoscopes...6A Sudoku...6A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2008 The University Daily Kansan 图2-10 ASSOCIATED PRESS Evacuees prepare to return home after storm passes. | 5A GUSTAV CLEANUP IN GULF BEGINS weather TODAY 63 57 Showers/Wind THURSDAY 69 55 Few Showers FRIDAY 78 56 Partly Cloudy 》 Partly Cloudy weather.com . > 2A --- NEWS THE UNIVERSITY HARLY KANSAN WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3,2008 quote of the day "I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road." — Stephen Hawking fact of the day Stephen Hawking is the only person in any Star Trek series to play himself. www.tv.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. Professor arrested after failing to appear in court 2. Stewart: Athletics could finance University 3. Team debuts in Great White North 4. Pre-law fair brings 70 schools to campus 5. KU lowers energy costs by raising temps KU1nfo KU1nfo daily KU info In an odd twist of the 80/20 rule, only 20 percent of this year's August days were 90 degrees or above, while 80 percent of last year's August days were 90 degrees or above. 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. 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. media partners The University Daily Kansan (ISSN 0746-4967) is published daily during the school year except Saturday, Sunday, fall break, spring break and exams. 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One sits quietly in a corner of the room, rehearsing a dramatic bout of tears. Two more huddle around a small wooden table, excitedly compiling questions. Some are in groups, writing and speaking in rapid dialogue. If an outsider were to walk in, he may think he stumbled across some classroom mixup — maybe a bizarre pack of future lawyers, performers and politicians trying to function cohesively. The team has students of varying ages and scholarly interests. It practices biweekly, preparing cases and arguments for competition. But for the KU mock trial members, it's just another day of practice. The team is preparing for its first tournament in November. A competition is similar to a courtroom experience. The type of case alternates every year between civil and criminal. Teams are divided into defense and plaintiff. The American Mock Trial Association determines the case each team will discuss during the tournaments. This year's case is a civil case about a news company being sued for libel. Teams must be prepared to argue either side of the case. "The more diverse a team is, the more successful they will be," said club president Matt Hudson, Humboldt senior. The complexity of a mock trial case demands that teams be wellrounded. Some team members are lawyer types, gifted in rhetoric. Others excel as actors who can bring themselves to tears for the sake of persuasion. "During one tournament last year we looked out of our hotel room and saw a guy dressed in a Superman costume running around," Hudson said. This juxtaposition of personalities can lead to some entertaining moments. The mock trial team is not new to the University, but its perennial success brings it to the forefront of the fall season. Last year the team qualified for the national tournament at Northwestern University and placed eighth. KU Mock Trial Club president Matt Hudson reads over an affairwith a "witness" during a club practice. The team's first tournament is scheduled for November. With seven members returning from that team, they will have experience that should help them compete with powers like Harvard and the University of Virginia. "Kansas has always had a solid team and our coach has a lot to do with that," Hudson said. Experience and an influx of passionate new talent should help Hudson and coach Branden Bell develop a team capable of improving upon last year's eighth-place finish. For those students who desire an intellectual pursuit this fall, the mock trial club, which combines the compelling drama of a presi- dental debate and a stage play, might be an ideal bandwagon to jump on. Edited by Andy Greenhaw Bubble boys THE BOB BALLOON IS ON THE WATER. Children play inside a bubble floating in a lake in Thu Le Park in Hanoi, Vietnam, during a holiday, Vietnam Independence Day on Tuesday. 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The workshop "Word 2007: What's New" will begin at 9 a.m. in the Instruction Center in Anschutz Library. Footprints — Tuesday, the Lawrence Police Department reported that two KU students who share an apartment were the victims of a theft and burglary that resulted in over $3,500 in loss, while a University employee reported a burglary and theft resulting in $1,500 in loss Saturday. 1 The workshop "Customer Service: You Make the Difference" will begin at 9 a.m. in 204 JRP. The concert "Visiting Artist Tod Kesterer, clarinet" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall. The workshop "Blackboard Strategies and Tools" will begin at 9 a.m. in 6 Budig. The workshop "GIS I: ArcMap Introduction" will begin at 10 a.m. in the Budig PC Lab. The workshop "Excel 2007: What's New" will begin at 10 a.m. in the Instruction Center in Anschutz Library. contact us The public event "Wild Science: Do Saber Tooth Cats Have Nine Lives?" will begin at 7 p.m. in Dyche Hall. The workshop "PowerPoint 2007: What's New" will begin at 11 a.m. in the Instruction Center in Anschutz Library. The governance meeting "University Support Staff Senate Executive Committee" will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the International Room in the Kansas Union. The lecture "University Forum. Community Film Making" will begin at 12 p.m. in the ECM Center, located at 1204 Oread Ave. The workshop "Developing Your Career Map Workshop and Brown-bag Lunch" will begin at 12 p.m. in the Courtside Room in the Burge Union. The public event "KU Pre-Law Day Law School Fair" will begin at 1 p.m. in the Ballroom in the Kansas Union. The workshop "Access 2003: Introduction" will begin at 1 p.m. in the Budig PC Lab. **Tell us your news** Contact Matt Erickson, Mark Dent, Dani Hurst, Mary Sorryck or Brenna Hawley or 864-8100 editor@kansan.com **Kansas newsroom** 11 StuufferFilm Hall 1439 Hydewood Lawrence, KS 60045 (785) 864-4810 (785) 864-4810 ( TIMBUK2 1 "Best Selection in Town" I THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 NEWS 3A RECOGNITION Kemper awards presented to 20 University professors BY HALEY JONES hjones@kansan.com Twenty professors from both the University of Kansas and the University of Kansas Medical Center have each received a $5,000 W.T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence. The awards, given away for 13 years at the University, were established to recognize professors who had demonstrated excellence in teaching and advising. Chancellor Robert Hemenway led a surprise patrol that presented professors with awards between Aug. 21 and Sept. 2. The awards are supported by $650,000 from the William T. Kemper Foundation and $650,000 from the Kansas University Endowment Association in matched funds. The 20 fellowships distributed this year amounted to $100,000. Hannah Britton, associate professor of women, gender and sexuality studies and political science, received a Kemper award Britton Aug. 27. Britton said the programs she was involved in were nurturing environments for improving her teaching in innovative ways. "The idea is to create a classroom environment where we can learn from our students as well — where we're able to take intellectual chances and risks," Britton said. She said her outstanding undergraduate and graduate students were part of the reason she was selected for the award. "My research nurtures my teaching and my teaching nurtures my research." Britton said. Britton said she had done research in South Africa on female political leaders that related to her teaching at the University. Hossein Saiedian, professor of electrical engineering and computer science and winner of a Kemper fellowship, agreed that his students were a source of inspiration and motivation for him in his teaching. He said winning the award made him feel a responsibility to present the standard of excellence the University wanted to convey to its students and the community. D. JOELBERT Saiedian Jon Tunge, associate professor of chemistry and winner of a Kemper 7 tellingship, said his love of his material motivated him to want to share his knowledge of chemistry with others. that knowing his teaching had helped his students was encouraging. He also said "When students drop me a note to say how easy the chemistry section on the MCATs was or how they appreciated learning, that's something that motivates you to do as good or better next time," Tunge said. Tunge "It's hard to get people interested in a subject if you're not interested yourself," O'Lear said. Shannon O'Lear, associate professor of geography and winner of a Kemper fellowship, said she liked the way geography had made her look at the world and she wanted to share that with others. to help her with research for one of her projects. O'Lear said she would use the money to hire an undergraduate Both Tunge and Saiedian said they planned to put some of the $5,000 toward their own children's college funds. DONNA MAYER O'Lear Saiedian said he wanted to use some of the funds from the fellowship toplan a retreat later this semester for his students. Britton said she wasn't sure how she would spend the money, but she might put it towards another trip to Africa. Edited by Scott Toland Kemper awards 1. Hannah Britton, associate professor of women, gender and sexuality studies and political science 2. Elizabeth Asiedu, associate professor of economics and associate chair and director of graduate studies for the department of economics 3. Marta Caminero-Santangelo, associate professor of English 4. Paul Hanson, professor of chemistry 5. Shannon O'Lear, associate professor of geography and environmental studies 6. Michael Detamore, assistant professor of chemical and petroleum engineering 7. Hossein Saiedian, professor and associate chair of electrical engineering and computer science 8. Ward Thompson, associate professor of Chemistry 9. Jon Tunge, associate professor of chemistry 10. Wanda Bonnel, RN, Ph.D, professor of geriatric nursing and nursing education 11. Won Choi, Ph.D, professor of preventive medicine and public health 12. John Hoopes, associate professor of anthropology 13. John Nalbandian, professor of public administration 14. Kristi Neufeld, assistant professor of molecular bioscience INTERNATIONAL By nightfall, there was no sign of renewed clashes or any attempt to evict the protesters. But the festive atmosphere of recent days had evaporated. Families and children were mostly gone and helmet- As a precaution, City Hall ordered 435 public schools closed for three days, while some international private schools opted to shut for a week. The U.S. and other nations warned their citizens of the danger of violence in the capital. 15. Raj Bhala, distinguished professor in school of law 16. Lori Messinger, Associate professor of social welfare and director of the bachelor's in social welfare program 17. Glen White, director of the Research and Training Center on Independent Living and professor of applied behavioral science Tensions remained high as thousands of protesters who were demanding Samak's resignation defied the ban on assembly by staying camped out at the prime minister's official compound, known as Government House, which they seized seven days earlier. 18. Mary Banwart, associate professor of communications studies Two fellowships remain, both of which were to be announced at the KU Med Center. The names were not available at press time. Thailand's leader declares an emergency state ASSOCIATED PRESS BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand's embattled leader struggled to keep the peace and his grip on power Tuesday after declaring a state of emergency that was openly flouted by thousands of anti-government protesters in the capital. "If the military uses force to stage a coup, it will create a lot more problems," the general said. While Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej sought to tamp down newly violent unrest pitting largely prosperous urban forces against the country's impoverished rural majority, he also was hit by an electoral commission finding that could disband his party and bar him from politics. Samak said he had no choice but to impose emergency rule in Bangkok after a week of political tensions exploded into overnight rioting and street fighting between his supporters and opponents that left one person dead and dozens injured. His decree gives the military the right to restore order, allows authorities to suspend civil liberties, bans public gatherings of more than five people and bars the media from reporting news that "causes panic." "If the military has to get involved, it will not use force and will be on the people's side," Anupong said. He dismissed speculation the army was positioning itself to seize power again, less than two years after a 2006 coup. Samak and the army chief, Gen. Anupong Paoichinda, both said authorities viewed emergency rule as a last resort and stressed they wanted to avoid violence. "I did it to solve the problems of the country," Samak said in a televised news conference at a military headquarters in Bangkok. "I had no other choice. The softest means available was an emergency decree to end the situation using the law." At a separate news conference, Anupong said that if troops were ordered into Bangkok's streets, they would be armed only with riot shields and batons. clad protesters armed with sticks patrolled the grounds. "It's a temporary lull and a new storm is gathering," said Tihitnan Pongidsihirak, a political scientist at Bangkok's Chulalongkorn University. Samaks's "back is against the wall," Thitinan said. "If he enforces the emergency decree, there will be violence because the (protesters) are not budging. But if he doesn't enforce it, there is a sense of anarchy rule. It's a lose-lose situation for Samak." Some anti-government groups taunted authorities by threatening to switch off water and electricity at police stations and other government offices Wednesday. A labor federation for state employees said 200,000 of its members would go on strike to support the protesters. Their walkout could disrupt train, bus and air service and cut electricity and water to some government buildings, said Sawit Kaewwan, secretary-general of the State Enterprise Workers Relations Confederation, which comprises 43 unions for state employees. Yet another challenge confronted Samak when the Election Commission recommended Tuesday that his People's Power Party be disbanded for fraud during elections last year. Samak and other party leaders would be banned from politics for five years if judicial authorities upheld the ruling, though other members could form a new party and retain power by winning new elections. Democracy in Thailand has a history of fragility, with the military staging 18 coups since the country became a constitutional monarchy in 1932. Samak's faceoff with anti-government protesters is only the latest conflict in two years of political tumult. The group behind the anti-Samak protests, the People's Alliance for Democracy, formed in 2006 to demand the resignation of thenPrime Minister Shkin Sainawatra, eventually paving the way for the bloodless coup that ousted him. Thaksin, a telecommunications tycoon, recently fled to Britain to escape corruption charges. Many of the same allegations behind the uprising against Thaksin — corruption, stifling the media and the ruling party's buying votes from the rural poor with cash and other benefits — dominate the protests against Samak, who led Thaksin's allies to victory in last December's election. Despite its name, the alliance — a mix of royalists, wealthy and middle-class urban residents, and union activists — argues Western-style democracy doesn't work for Thailand. It said the ballot box gave too much weight to the impoverished rural majority, who the alliance said were susceptible to vote buying that bred corruption. MINK LAW DAY 2008 LAUTURES Missouri Iowa Nebraska Kansas Thursday, September 4, 2008 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Overland Park Convention Center 6000 College Boulevard Overland Park, Kansas OPCC directions at http://www.opconventioncenter.com MINK Law Day provides prospective law students with an opportunity to speak with law school representatives from around the country. If you are interested in attending law school, come to learn what law schools are looking for in applicants. Attendance is free. Informational break out sessions will be held at 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 p.m. with topics on Admissions, Scholarships and Financial Aid Career Opportunities and the Student Perspective. It wants most lawmakers appointed rather than elected. The prime minister has repeatedly insisted he would not bow to demands that he step down. Samak gave no timeframe for how long emergency rule would be in effect but predicted it would be over "moderately quickly." Pre-Register at http://law.missouri.edu/mink/ Thailand woke up Tuesday to jarring television images of bloody overnight street battles in which protesters from both sides fought with sticks, knives and slingshots. CHINA Anti-government supporters cheer during a rally at the Government House on Tuesday in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand's prime minister declared a state of emergency in the capital after street fighting overnight between opponents and supporters of the government left one man dead and dozens of people injured. Student Senate ASSOCIATED PRESS THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS September 3, 2008 THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Student Involvement & Leadership Group BUDDHIST SOCIETY FOR THE CREATION OF VALUE Presents at its Introductory Meeting a film by Soka Gakkai International OUR SHARED HUMANITY Film Q&A SUNDAY-SEPTEMBER 7-6 PM ALDERSON AUDITORIUM KANSAS MEMORIAL UNION Contact for more info: buddhist@ku.edu Free and open to the public ATTENTION STUDENTS: Free Online Wall Street Journal Free print KC Star, USA Today NY Times and LJ World Gain easy access to the Wall Street Journal Be up to date on latest national and international news Papers already paid for by student fees Swipe your KU card in the newspaper machines around campus to access the print papers. Email May Davis at mayday1@ku.edu with your first name, last name and email address to get access to the Wall Street Journal online. The Wall Steet Journal Online values at $100. For more info contact: May Davis - Chairperson Newspaper Readership Program Advisory Board - mayday1@ku.edu 4A --- NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 WHISTLE (CONTINUED FROM 1A) much in a time when cost-cutting and energy-saving efforts are in place all over campus. "People tend to pick the low-hanging fruit and I think the whistle is low-hanging fruit," Riat said. "It cost us nothing to turn it off in order to generate savings. Nobody is waiting for the whistle to blow. It doesn't seem like an essential element to signify the end of a class or that its time for a class change. Classes always begin and end whether the whistle blows or not." John Burnett, 1978 graduate said the absence of the whistle would definitely be a change, especially because campus was so large. Burnett said he had class in Learned Hall but had to walk back to Phi Delta Theta between classes, and the whistle gave him enough time to make it back. "It was a signal to tell professors when to wind it up." Burnett said. He said that although the whistle served a practical purpose, it also had another purpose. "It's part of the environment of campus," he said. Adam McGonigle, Wichita junior and student body president, said it didn't seem likely that Student Senate would be able to assist in funding a possible return for the whistle. "I don't think so, because Student Senate typically does not allocate money towards maintenance of any part of the campus, whether it be landscaping or maintenance to a building," McGonigle said. "But it is possible that somebody could try and look into it and make some sort of exception to that. But I'm not aware of anyone attempting to do that." While Student Senate won't be funding any whistle project, one possible solution would be to formulate a resolution asking the University to reconsider and overturn the decision. "I remember being scared to death by it during my visit as a senior in high school," McGonigle said. "It's certainly something that's been important to this campus, but in terms of what Student Senate can do, I don't know if there is anything." Because a donor came forward to fund a new whistle five years ago, it is possible that a donor could again help keep one of the longest Kansas traditions alive. "How much does it cost to run that thing?" Millan said. "$3,000? I would think somebody could come up with that. I definitely would if I could. It's just very disappointing to hear this. I really hope somebody can come forward and donate some money to the University and get it started back up again." — Edited by Scott Toland CAMPUS Event, students focus on alcohol awareness Demonstration shows drinking effects BY BRANDY ENTSMINGER bentsminger@kansan.com Five students will consume alcohol on stage at the Lied Center tonight. J. J. Siler, Overland Park junior and vice president for risk management for the Interfraternity Council, said the demonstration was a part of "Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself," an event designed to show students how alcohol could impair reaction times. "You don't realize how much two drinks of alcohol does to a 150-pound woman," Siler said. "It's pretty astounding to see it first-hand." Anguiano said. Siler helped organize the event and said five students, all over the age of 21, would perform field sobriety tests after consuming different levels of alcohol. A sixth student will perform the same tests without drinking. Sgt. James Anguano, of the KU Public Safety Office, will be administering the tests and speaking to attendees about the repercussions of alcohol consumption. Laura Diaz Moore, staff attorney for Legal Services for Students, will also present at the event. She said she thought there seemed to be a lot more alcohol crimes in the fall because students weren't as busy and had more time to go out. She said that many students were unaware of their rights and responsibilities. Moore said she would be informing students about what Legal Services for Students did, but that specific advice would be almost impossible to give because every situation was different. "It raises awareness to not only legal consequences, but also everyday consequences of alcohol." ELECTION Palin's party affiliation questioned Siler said the event would also include a presentation by John Drees, community education specialist at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He said the presentation would give students a picture of what happened at the hospital after an alcohol-related accident. Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, left, waves to the crowd next to her husband Todd during a campaign rally Sunday in Fallon, Mo. ASSOCIATED PRESS This is the first year "Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself" will be open to the entire campus community. In the past, the event was open only to the greek community. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Lied Center. ST. PAUL, Minn. — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's husband, Todd, twice registered as a member of the Alaskan Independence Party, a fierce states' rights group that wants to turn all federal lands in Alaska back to the state. Sarah Palin herself was never a member of the party, according to state officials. MCC Questions about a third-party link to John McCain's new running mate emerged Tuesday as the latest issue facing the McCain campaign in the midst of the Republican National Convention. Questions had swirled about Sarah Palin's affiliation with the Independence Party and with former presidential candidate Pat Buchanan. Voter registration records and past news reports, however, show Palin never registered as a member of the Independence Party, and backed Steve Forbes' presidential campaign in 2000, not Buchanan. ASSOCIATED PRESS have advocated secession from the United States, though that is not a goal listed in the party's platform. "Supporters of Barack Obama are engaged in an fortunate and nasty smear campaign," McCain spokesman Brian Rogers said, specifically citing issues related to Palin's politics. Voter registration records show Sarah Palin registered in May 1982 as a member of the Republican Party and has not changed her affiliation. Todd Palin has been registered undeclared since 2002. Fenumiai said. Gail Fenumiai, director of the Alaska Division of Elections, said Todd Palin twice registered under the Alaskan Independence Party — in 1995 and 2000. Palin did address the Alaskan Independence Party's state convention by video earlier this year, welcoming the party to Fairbanks. Some members of the party "Your party plays an important role in our state's politics," she said in the video, which is posted on the party's Web site. "I've always said that competition is so good, and that applies to political parties as well." Obama spokesman Bill Burton objected to Rogers's accusation of a smear. He pointed to comments by Lynette Clark, the chairman of the AIP, who told ABC News that Palin and her husband, Todd, belonged to the party in 1994. Obama advisers and surrogates have linked Palin to conservative former presidential candidate Pat Buchanan. An Associated Press story from Alaska, dated July 17, 1999, stated that Palin, then the mayor of the small town of Wasilla, was wearing a Buchanan button during a Buchanan visit to Alaska. But in a letter to the Anchorage Daily News a week later, Palin wrote: "When presidential candidates visit our community, I am always happy to meet them. 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WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITY WE ACCEPT FOOD STAMPS, WE MAKE MANUFACTURED COUPONS "Come On In, You Be The Judge!" GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — The Justice Department refused to prosecute former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales for improperly — and possibly illegally — storing in his office and home classified information about two of the Bush administration's most sensitive counterterrorism efforts. Charges dropped against Gonzales Former U.S. Attorney General absolved of wrongdoing from special secure facilities without proper authorization is a misdemeanor crime. Mishandling classified materials violates Justice Department regulations, and removing them A report issued Tuesday by the Justice Department's inspector general said the agency decided not to press charges against Gonzales, who resigned under fire last year.The report by Inspector General Glenn A. Fine found that Gonzales risked exposing at least some parts of the National Security Agency's terrorist surveillance program, as well as interrogations of terrorist detainees. Join KU Women's Soccer Club TODAY! When: Wed. Sept. 3rd. & Fri. Sept. 5, 4-6pm Where: Shenk Sports Complex, corner of 23rd and Iowa Bring: Water, Cleats, Shin Guards • FUN girls • Competitive soccer • Expense paid traveling • End of season tournament in Tuscaloosa! Questions? Call: 785-236-9747 ku.womens.soccer@gmail.com Some aspects of the surveillance program explicitly referred to in the documents were "zealously protected" by the NSA, the report found. Fine referred the case to the Justice Department's National Security Division to see if charges should be brought against Gonzales. But prosecutors dropped the case after an internal review that began earlier this year, said Justice Department spokesman Dean Boyd. "After conducting a thorough review of the matter and consulting with senior career officials inside and outside of the division, the NSD ultimately determined that prosecution should be declined." Boyd said in a statement. The lack of charges against the nation's former top law enforcement officer infuriated the Democratic chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, John Conyers, D-Mich., who demanded to know why. The report is the latest to take Gonzales to task for mismanagement at the department during his 31 months as attorney general. The criticism could foreshadow the results of an ongoing investigation by Fine's office about Gonzalez' role in the 2006 firings of nine U.S. attorneys. That inquiry is expected to be finished within months. "Like all other department employees, Gonzales was responsible for safeguarding classified materials, familiarizing himself with the facilities available to him ... for storing these materials and observing the rules and procedures for the proper handling of classified materials," Fine's report stated. THE INSTITUTION OF JANRY KANSAN WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 NEWS 5A WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 3. 2008 --- ASSOCIATED PRESS An unidentified man walks across a section of road and railroad tracks that washed out as a result of Hurricane Gustav at the Industrial Canal in New Orleans. Drinking water continued to flow in the city and the pumps that keep it dry never shut down — two critical service failings that contributed to Katrina's toll. PENEWATER HURRICANE GUSTAV New Orleans evacuees eager to return home after storm ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW ORLEANS — The road back home for the estimated 2 million Hurricane Gustav evacuees was slow going Tuesday, as those trying to filter into the coast were greeted by police checkpoints and National Guardsmen who told them it was still too dangerous to return. Though the storm largely spared New Orleans and Louisiana, hardhit neighborhoods still had no power, and roads were blocked by trees. With only a handful of communities allowing re-entry, thousands grew frustrated in shelters, sitting on uncomfortable cots and wondering why the buses wouldn't come and drive them back. "It's frustrating. I'm ready to go now," said Denise Preston, who was rushed to a hospital with a fever. She was with her infant son, who was born only a week ago. "They haven't said too much on the news about what's happened in my town." A day after the city's improved levee system kept the streets dry as a disorganized and weakened Gustav passed overhead, there was quiet pride in a historic evacuation of nearly 2 million people. Only eight deaths were attributed to the storm in the U.S. The toll from Katrina three years ago exceeded 1,600. "The reasons you're not seeing dramatic stories of rescue is because we had a successful evacuation," said Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff. "The only reason we don't have more tales of people in grave danger is because everyone heeded ... the instructions to get out of town." New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin said it would be at least Thursday before the city reopened, and people would come back in waves: critical employees and businesses first, then residents. Gustav is no longer a hurricane, but is still an ugly storm that's expected to dump several inches of rain in northern Louisiana and east Texas. Gov. Bobby Jindal said Louisiana was only at the halftime" and was worried the damage from rain could exceed Gustav's pounding of the coast. "This is a serious storm that has caused serious damage in our state," Jindal said. "We're pleased we have not seen major flooding in New Orleans and places that flooded before, but we are facing major challenges in other parts our state." In Mississippi, where sections of the Gulf Coast were still isolated by flood waters, Gov. Haley Barbour urged residents not to return to their homes until Wednesday. John Furey, 65, of Pearlington, sat at an island in the flooded kitchen of his 70-year-old brother Pat's home. Both were still working to repair damage from Katrina when Gustav arrived — the only two floods to hit John's red brick home since 1964. "This is the second time in three years," Furey said. "I just settled with State Farm in March." The Census Bureau said that Gustav had affected 2.1 million people in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, and there was significant cleanup. Dickey Arnold, 57, rode out the storm with his wife and granddaughter in Franklin, 100 miles to the east of New Orleans. The owner of a residential glass business said he didn't see much work ahead, finding few homes with broken windows or structural damage after driving through town. "That's mostly what I see when I went riding around town: tree damage, so thank God for that," he said. Jindal said there were 11,000 crewmen working on bringing back power to Louisiana, where the storm mostly damaged transmission lines. The New Orleans sewer system was damaged. Drinking water continued to flow in the city and the pumps that keep it dry never shut down - two critical service failings that contributed to Katrina's toll. Nagin took pride in a massive evacuation effort that succeeded in urging people to leave or catch buses and trains out. Only about 10,000 people rode out the storm in New Orleans. "I would not do a thing differently," Nagin said. "I'd probably call Gustav, instead of the mother of all storms, maybe the mother-in-law or the ugly sister of all storms." Be A Professional Peacemaker. P The Center for Dispute Resolution And Conflict Management At SMU's Location In Piano Improve your marketability and open up new career possibilities with a Master of Arts Degree in Dispute Resolution - "one of 31 Best Careers of 2008" according to U.S. News & World Report. BY RYAN MCGEENEY rmcgeeney@kansan.com 214. 768.9032 or www.smu.edu/resolution New legislation intended to simplify the financial aid application process could mean a revised FAFSA application form for some KU students — but it won't be soon, it won't be widely available, and it may not even be simple. T h e 1,200 - page H i g h e r Education Act authorization bill, recently signed into law by President Bush, included a provision for the "EZ FAFSA," modeled after simplified versions of the IRS' 1990 SMU ANNETTE CALDWELI SIMMONS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL AID The form will be shorter, but possibly still complicated UNIVERSIDAD DE MADRID Critics question benefits of revised FAFSA application 1040 income tax form. The current FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is five pages long and deals mostly with the income of the applicant or the applicant's family. Todd Cohen, director of University Relations, said the form's length might have had an intimidating effect on lower-income and first-generation students. He said he could empathize with the anxiety caused by the form's complexity. would be as confusing as the FAFSA itself. According to Christina Satkowski and Stephen Burd of the New America Foundation, a nonpartisan public policy think tank and media watchdog, the very process of determining eligibility for the EZ FAFSA is too complex. CHRISTINA SATKOWSKI New America Foundation "My concern is that, while well-intentioned, it's going to create more, rather than less, complexity for low-income students." In an article recently published "It's comparable to filling out tax forms," Cohen said. "You don't want to miss out on something just by virtue of a simple clerical error." Though the proposed revised form would be three pages shorter, critics of the proposal said the legislation's approach was doomed from the outset because determining whether someone was eligible to use the EZ FAFSA on NAF's Web site, Satkowski and Burd said eligibility would be reserved for students "whose families earn less than $50,000 a year and either are not required to file the long version of the 1040 federal income tax return or receive certain meantested benefits such as welfare payments or food stamps." Satkowski, a research associate with NAF, agreed that finding ways to simplify the FAFSA According to Cohen, 24.3 percent of the University's was important. She said many applicants were not aware which version of the 1040 they were eligible to use. "You don't want to miss out on something just by virtue of a simple clerical error." "If it's difficult to figure out whether to use the 1040A or 1040EZ, it's going to be just as difficult to figure out if you're eligible for the EZ FAFSA," Asher said. "Why not simplify the process by using IRS info to prepopulate the FAFSA? They're basically asking you to tell them everything you've already told the IRS anyway." said though knowledge of IRS forms might be the Achilles heel of the EZ FAFSA concept, the IRS could offer a solution. It will likely be several years before college students see the new form. According to Asher, now that the bill has been signed into law, the U.S. Department of Education must determine how to implement its regulations. This process will include holding public hearings on the legislation in three locations around the U.S., gathering public input, appointing a negotiation committee and reconciling any disagreements that may arise. Further, the language in the Act indicates that the EZ FAFSA would be implemented only "after appropriate field testing” is complete, making a timeline for the new financial aid application process even more speculative. TODD COHEN Director of University Relations 5,474 incoming freshmen in Fall 2007 were from families that reported $50,000 or less in adjusted gross income. Lauren Asher, vice president of the Institute for College Access and Success in Berkeley, Calif. "M y concern," Satkowski said, "is that while well-intentioned, it's going to create more, rather than less, complexity for low-income students." - Edited by Mary Sorrick NO, THIS ISN'T A TAKE HOME INTERVIEW! NO, THIS ISN'T A TAKE HOME INTERVIEW! YOU CAN'T MAKE UP YOUR INTERVIEW After-grad careers, part-time jobs, and internships. START BUILDING cbAMPUS.com YOU CAN'T MAKE UP YOUR INTERVIEW After-grad careers, part-time jobs, and internships. 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I saw it on TV. But how can you possibly be qualified to do that? If you've walked from one end of campus to the other, you can qualify. Charlie Hoogner SEARCH FOR THE AGGRO CRAG Remember me Nick? I'm your first guitar! You pinned me! Now a hit-you-girl pathroad plays Good Charlotte songs on live! WHAT? NO OH MAN! IT was only a dream. Honey! Are you Okay? Nick McMullen WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 3. 2008 NUCLEAR FOREHEAD STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN HIGHWAY TO HELL SLIP'N'SLIDE TO PURGATORY Jacob Burghart OBITUARY Movie preview announcer dies ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Don LaFontaine, the man who popularized the catch phrase "In a world where..." and lent his voice to thousands of movie trailers, has died. He was 68. LaFontaine died Monday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center from complications in the treat- LIBERTY MALL accessibility info 644 Mass. 749-1912 (785) 749-1972 HAMLET L 2 (PH) 4:30 7:00 9:30 BRIDESHEAD REVISTED (P013) 5:00 8:00 students = $6.00 lish the world we are transporting them to," he said of his viewers. "That's very easily done by saying, 'In a world where ... violence rules.' In 'a world where ... men are slaves and women are the conquerors.' You very rapidly set the scene." ment of an ongoing illness, sara Vanessa Gilbert, his agent. In a rare on-screen appearance in 2006, he parodied himself on a series of national television commercials for a car insurance company where he played himself telling a customer, "In a world where both of our cars were totally under water..." LaFontaine made more than 5,000 trailers in his 33-year career while working for the top studios and television networks. In an interview last year, LaFontaine explained the strategy behind the phrase. LaFontaine insisted he never cared that no one knew his name or his face, though everyone knew his voice. "We have to very rapidly estab- LaFontaine went on to work in the promo industry in the early 1960s. As an audio engineer, he produced radio spots for movies with producer Floyd Peterson. HOROSCOPE To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 You and your mate ought to do something special — something really fun. How about paying off all your bills? Doesn't sound romantic? Give it a try. You'll be amazed. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today is 7 TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 Once you get the routine figured out, you can train others to help. This increases your productivity and your leisure time, and increases their skills. It's all good. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) You should be just about ready to get back to work. A couple of household chores are beginning to nag. 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Yesterday's Cryptoquip: IF A DOCTOR'S EXAM YOU EXPERIENCED LEFT YOU WITH MANY QUESTIONS, WAS IT A QUIZZICAL PHYSICAL? Today's Cryptoquip Clue: G equals R MUSIC Les Paul to be honored at Rock and Roll Hall CLEVELAND — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will pay tribute to the "father of the electric guitar" this fall. Les Paul will be honored at the annual American Music Masters series, a weeklong event that begins Nov. 10, Rock Hall officials said Tuesday. A tribute concert — artists will be named later — is scheduled Nov. 15 at Cleveland's State Theater. Paul, 93, is hoping to attend, said Rock Hall President and CEO Terry Stewart. "You have an inductee who in some ways maybe has had one of the biggest influences of all our inductees with the creation of his solid-body guitar, overdubbing ... not to mention his musical styling and his ability to play," Stewart said. "He's become an idol and an icon to people in the rock world, as well as people in jazz and popular music." Associated Press GRE $ ^{\mathrm {T M}} $ LSAT $ ^{\mathrm {T M}} $ GMAT $ ^{\mathrm {T M}} $ TEST PREPARATION That's Right on Target. KU CONTINUING EDUCATION The University of Kansas Register early! Save $100! Test preparation classes now enrolling. 090098 www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu (keyword: testprep) · 785-864-5823 Trivia & Prizes! Free Food! Free T-Shirt! Free Food until it runs out! SUR SAA MERITORIAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION KU INDIANAPOLIS RESPONSIBLE CHOICES KANSAS HAWKS Saturday, September $ \sigma^{1 7} $ 3:30pm - 5:30pm KU STUDENT TAILGATE Come try the newest NCAA football games from EA Sports! At Campanile Hill, Kickoff at 6pm. Wear your KU Blue & Bring your KUID. OPINION THE UNIVERSITY DAHY KANSAN 7A WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3. Coalition follows through on promise Trust them. They're politicians. Fortunately, these seemingly contradicting sentences have shown to be true, even during election season. KUpedia, the site formerly known as WIKUpedia has separated from the now defunct ConnectKU Student Senate coalition, following through on an election season promise. KUpedia left the political realm, but it has gained increased association with the University through mutual linking with KU Info. KUpedia had plotted a positive new course by increasing editorial independence and forging new partnerships. Separating from ConnectKU has resolved two long-standing issues about the management of the wiki. First, ConnectKU made a campaign season promise to separate from the site after the elections, win or lose. Although it took the summer to make it happen, the coalition followed through on the promise. Despite the fact that ConnectKU did not win the presidency or vice presidency in the election, it still made a positive contribution from its campaign. This model allows future coalitions to offer positive contributions and raise their profile before election season. KUPEDIA A STUDENTS GUIDE TO LIFE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS OUR VIEW The separation will also ease fears about KUpedia's editorial independence. In its previous incarnation, KUpedia offered information about other political parties besides ConnectKU and sensitive political topics. Now that it is managed by an independent, non-political group, the information available on KUpedia is less likely to contain bias. With these new moves, KUpedia will become an open source of non-biased, accessible and in-depth information about the University. Independence should increase user confidence about the value of information on KUpedia, and new partnerships will bring even more information. Anyone wanting to post information about the University should feel confident about using this valuable site. Alex Doherty for the editorial board editorials around the state PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND PRESIDENT OF UNITED KINGDOM Biden brings needed qualities to ballot Obama followed a long list of so-called inexperienced presidential candidates who chose seasoned running mates. Take the present occupant of the White House, for example. Critics were quick to theorize that Sen. Barack Obama's decision to choose longtime Sen. Joe Biden as a running mate centered solely on the experience factor. Those critics should step back and review history. The only experience George W. Bush brought to the table when he decided to seek the presidency was his stint as governor of Texas. He had no foreign policy experience and no U.S. House or Senate experience, unlike Obama, who has four years of political service under his belt. Pundits and critics alike ought to deep-six the inexperience label they've attached to Obama. Clearly, voters in the past have elected equally or less-experienced candidates for president who chose experienced vice presidents. Biden is a congenial, thoughtful and experienced senator. His depth of knowledge on world leaders and issues broadened as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and his recent trip to help cool tempers between Russia and Georgia leaders made his stock rise as vice presidential material. American voters want a presidential ticket stacked with two individuals ready to meet head-on the myriad of problems left by the departing Bush administration. But Americans also need to see a slice of themselves and a dose of humor in the next president and vice president. Biden brings out those traits in Obama. And if he happens also to bring experience to the Democratic ticket, well, he's not the first vice presidential candidate to do that in the 20th and 21st centuries. — Hutchinson News Aug. 26 editorial HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Send letters to opinion@kansan.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. Length: 300-400 words The submission should include the author's name, phone number, grade, hometown. 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If you're a fan of irony, you may be pleased to know what's behind your healthy glow. OK, that's the most positive intro I could craft. The ugly truth is that your beauty regimen may have dangerous ingredients at work. Lead, mercury, formaldehyde, as well as components of rocket fuel, are just a few terms I came across when researching what goes into personal care products from the biggest names in the beauty biz. And guys, a shower and a shave could be enough to lower your sperm count and contribute to testicular tumors. That's because in the U.S., the average man's daily routine exposes him to 80 chemicals each day, according to Stacy Malkan, author of the book "Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry." The average woman's tallies more than twice that. Skin is the body's largest organ and because it is so porous, what goes on your body is as important as what goes into it. Despite this, the beauty industry isn't overseen by a government agency like the FDA. Instead, an industry-sponsored panel, called the Personal Care Products Council, tests products for short-term safety concerns like rashes and swelling. In Europe, more than 1,100 chemicals have been banned from beauty products because they're linked to cancer and birth defects. Probably causes cancer? Those Europeans, what worrywarts. Here in the U.S., chemicals are innocent until proven guilty. It's surprising to me that a for-profit industry using some 10,500 ingredients makes its own rules. The lenient regulation is one reason you aren't likely to find lead listed with ingredients on a tube of liftick. Beauty industry lobbyists fought a California state Senate bill this summer that aimed to rid lipsticks of lead. The argument is that a little lead on the lips won't kill you. And they're pretty sure that's true. Unfortunately, lead is far from the only undercover ingredient used. In fragranced products, there may be hundreds of unlisted ingredients. "Natural" and "organic" claims mean little in the cosmetics realm and often show up on the most chemical-laden products. But I don't preach abstinence. You can learn how to have safe sex make-up. Ah, and I can't quite find the right pun about the Burt's and the Bees. If you've seen me lately around campus, you may have noticed my one-woman bovcott. English is an Overland Park junior in journalism and economics. products mean fewer chemicals in our bodies, fewer chemicals in our waste stream and fewer unknown effects to worry about. And then it starts to feel pretty good. For me, it's a matter of looking twice at what goes into my body. Perhaps I shouldn't be surprised if the industry I ask to mask my blemishes has a flaw or two it'd like to cover up. Don't rush into things. Ease into replacing your products, starting with those you use most frequently like shampoo and deodorant. The Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit team of researchers, can tell you what labels won't. Skin Deep, the group's online database, allows you to search the toxicity of more than 25,000 products. Start by taking it off. Fewer Does the United States have a healthy democracy? THIS ISLAND EARTH JOSHUA ANDERSON This summer I received an e-mail that contained a message I've now become used to. The e-mail said I should reconsider my views on our foreign policy in the Middle East because those views question the infallibility of the president, so they must be evil. The e-mail was sent by an older family member in response to a conversation I had held with a younger family member, but I'd heard the same message broadcast other places like bumper stickers and Fox "News." Criticism of my government, including the president, is essential to the health of our democracy, making criticism an act of patriotism. I didn't respond to the e-mail, but if I did it would have said something like this. An eerily similar slew of e-mails filled my inbox last semester after a column I wrote criticized the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. The writers of those e-mails repeated the same question as the recent one: Why did I choose the one democratic country in the region to pick on? In this case, the irony of the message in the e-mail is obvious. Unfortunately, we have grown used to this irony, especially in the long, pitiful wake of the events of Sept. 11. Again with the blatant irony. said something like this. I didn't respond to these e-mails either, but if I had they would have Democratic states should be held to a higher standard of accountability by other democracies. Any country claiming democratic status must not only accept criticism, but it must expect, invite and be duly grateful when it occurs. Criticism of democracies other than the one I belong to is an act of accountability to the push for a global democracy. Asserting that someone should refrain from criticizing a political entity because that entity is a democracy is like asking someone to refrain from criticizing the actions of North Korea or Burma because they're not democracies. Being a democracy is not — contrary to popular belief — a ticket to do whatever we want. There is no "get out of jail free" card. An appeal to silence dissent at the expense of democracy is a danger to everything democracy stands for, especially freedom of speech and freedom of the press. I'm not the lone voice of extremism — this is what they teach us at the University. In my public speaking textbook, I recently read of the importance of the public forum: a space "that exists wherever people have the freedom to exchange ideas," to democratic societies. According to author David Zarefsky, professor of communication studies at Northwestern University, a democracy fares the best when its "public forum is active and vibrant. Without a well-cultivated public forum, democracies tend to decline." The importance of such criticism is rooted deep in tradition at this university. The KU student and Kansan William Allen White, wrote in his Pulitzer Prizewinning column, "To An Anxious Friend," not only about the importance of free speech, but directly to our foreign policy in the Middle East: "If you are interested in peace through force and without free discussion — that is to say, free utterance decently and in order — your interest in justice is slight. And peace without justice is tyranny, no matter how you may sugarcoat it with expedience." Healthy democracies cherish criticism because they do not see a difference between free speech and justice. Does the United States represent the healthy democracy that some claim it does? The sad truth is that the argument that labels any criticism of a democracy as a heinous sin is usually bolstered by an assumption that the critic only criticizes because he harbors a deep-seated hatred for what he criticizes. This argument is a last resort for those whose reason has left them little to work with, and have instead turned to emotional appeals. Beware of appeals for your emotional investment without reason. If anyone asserts that your critical argument concerning the action of any country stems from your inherent and maniacal hatred for that country and its inhabitants (America: love it or leave it!), recognize it for what it is: the regurgitation of propaganda that has appealed to the deepest emotions of a person, and not to her reason. Anderson is a Perry junior in creative writing. F FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. I swear to God my philoso phy class is a grab bag. --crack After having read Thurs- --crack After having twelve mids day's Free for All, I am convinced that 90 percent of the students at this school are complete and utter morons. You know what sounds like a really good idea? Opening up a 12th scholarship hall and not adding any more parking --crack --crack I am pretty sure that the guy on the Gaines Furniture Outlet commercials is on --- I was walking to class late and this woman just asked if I needed a ride. It was the coolest thing in the whole world. Thanks a lot. --- You're cute, so smile back. --- Yeah, so Dominino's Pizza is not even worth the $3 coupon you got at Hawk Week. --- --- This isn't Johnson County. If you want to go to class, go there --- I would like to know who everyone's favorite and least favorite fraternities and sororii. How is it a safe ride if you don't have your ID and you have to drive your friend's car back to the house after you have been drinking all night? I just saw somebody with Ugg boots on. Really? Already? --- Mmm, moiito! --- I saw a fox laying on the practice fields. I am glad somebody is making use of it. --- I hate that the one decent guy I have met and liked during college is moving away next week, and I will probably never see him again. --- I'm sorry for not seeming into it. I'm just tired of being let down. I do love you. --- I make out with losers. --- I saw that guy get the shit kicked out of him at the Reserve. That was awesome. --- I'm so sorry you got pulled over, but you are extremely cute and we should date. @KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. --- 8A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 RALLY FOR THE REPUBLIC Students of Liberty meet congressional inspiration Former Student Senate coalition leaders interview Ron Paul BY FRANCESCA CHAMBERS fcambers@kansan.com MINNEAPOLIS — Adam Wood stood calmly in the base- MIN. POLIS Wood stood calmly ment hall of the Target Center for an hour and a half as he waited his turn in line to meet Rep. Ron Paul (R.Texas) Wood, Lawrence senior, was ecstatic, but his demeanor @ @ KANSAN.COM See multimedia coverage of the rally at kansan.com. Speakers at the Rally included former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura and MSNBC correspondent Tucker Carlson. County music star Sara Evans also performed at showed no signs of the adrenaline flowing through his veins. Wood, who coordinated Paul's campaign on campus and in Douglas County, had campaigned for the former presidential candidate across the country and shook hands with him once, but this was the first time Wood would have one-on-one time with Paul. Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas), left, granted Eric Haley, center and Adam Wood, leaders of a defunct Senate Senate coalition, a short, private interview during Paula's Rally For The Republic in Minneapolis, Wood campaigned extensively for Paul during his presidential run. the event. Wood is here this week for Rally For the Republic — the counter convention that Paul created after he was denied a speech at the official convention. Wood was allotted a five-minute interview with Paul because he knew campaign coordinators at the CONTRIBUTED PHOTO rallv. While in Line to meet Paul, Wood was interviewed by several media outlets, including The Economist, all of them asking him how he felt about this once-in-a lifetime opportunity. Wood just laughed, though, brushing off his five minutes of fame. Ron Paul "What am I going to do? Have a heart attack or something?" he said. McCain or Barack Obama could to unify the third-party voters. During the private interview, Wood asked Paul what people who did not want to vote for Sens. John Wood said the alternative vote was divided among Libertarian candidate Bob Barr, Constitution Party candidate Chuck Baldwin and Independent candidate Ralph Nader. Paul said Wood was missing the point of these candidates' campaigns. He told Wood to stop worrying about trying to consolidate the parties and focus on maximizing the number of people who were not voting for McCain or Obama. "If they go in different directions, as far as political action, that's not as bad as if they start accepting bad ideas," Paul said. Wood said Paul's answers were helpful because they weren't vague like a typical politician's answer. "When people ask him questions, he answers them. That's what's so crazy." Wood said. Wood said his meeting with Paul differed from his meeting with Barr hours before. He said Barr pointed him to his Midwest campaign coordinator instead of thanking him. But Wood said he would still vote for Barr despite the generic politician treatment. "I understand what he's doing and that he's shaking people's hands," Wood said. "You don't vote for the wood. You vote for the Wood said he thought he might have another chance to meet Paul in the future, but he probably would not work with the Paul campaign again because he felt the movement was not achieving anything. Former KU student Eric Hydre accompanied Wood on his trip to Minnesota. Wood and Hyde are best known at the University for their campaign in last spring's Student Senate election. The two ran for student body president and vice president as part of the Students of Liberty coalition. Edited by Lauren Keith REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION McCain, Palin praised at Obama's expense BY DAVID ESPO ASSOCIATED PRESS face of fresh controversv. ST. PAUL, Minn. — Republicans assailed Barack Obama as the most liberal, least experienced White House nominee in history Tuesday night as President Bush led a convention chorus of praise for GOP candidate John McCain. Delegates rallied behind vice presidential running mate Sarah Palin in the "God only made one John McCain, and he is his own man," declared Sen. Joseph Lieberman, the 2000 Democratic presidential nominee, awarded a prime-time turn at the Republicans' convention podium. The convention hall resounded with boos when Lieberman said the Democratic presidential candidate voted to cut off funding "for our troops on the ground" in Iraq last year. And again when former Sen. Fred Thompson scoffed at the 47-year-old Illinois senator, who is seeking to become the first black president. "Democrats present a history-making nominee for president. History-making in that he is the most liberal, most inexperienced nominee ever to run for president," Thompson said as delegates roared their agreement. Thompson and Lieberman both cast Palin as a political maverick in the McCain mold. Lion Welcome home to Alpha Delta Pi First. Finest. Forver. Since 1851. Amanda Salisbury Taylor Drake Adriana Lamas Cori Simpson Ashley Harding Nora Cloherty Bailey Atkinson Hayley Wenthe Emily Franke Jordan Vaughn Lauren Malone Liz Darcy Abby Keleher Caitlin Cole Bailey Carlson Kaitlyn Rogers Jacey Krehbiel Danielle Fuhrman Shannon Murray Kristin Jabbour Sarah Elizabeth McCandles Katie Hobbs Jennifer Reeves Melissa Conrad U. S. Senator Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., waves as he touches the podium at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., on Tuesday. ASSOCIATED PRESS JFK Jessie Adriane Sarah Hoffman Stephanie Petersen Katie Owen Meghan Burns Cortney Baker Leslie Hall Rachel Keith Kathleen Armistead Emily Denny Megan Ketchum Samantha McFarlane Brynden Annis Congratulations Alphas! From, Your Sisters Bush, an unpopular president relegated to a minor role at the convention, reprised the national security themes that propelled him to a second term as he spoke — briefly, by satellite from the White House. "We need a president who understands the lessons of Sept. 11, 2001," he said. "That to protect America, we must stay on offense, stop attacks before they happen and not wait to be hit again." The man we need is John McCain. who are attacking her and her family" Thompson delivered a strong defense of Palin. He said the Alaska governor, was "from a small town, with small town values, but that's not good enough for those folks He said McCain's decision to place her on the ticket "has the other side and their friends in the media in a state of panic." Other Republicans — delegates Culver's Signature Butterburgers... One Bite, and You'll be Hooked. Culver's Signature Butterburgers... One Bite, and You'll be Hooked. Buy one Value Basket Meal, Get one Value Basket Meal FREE Exp. 9/7/08 2111 West 33rd St. Culver's BUILT ENTERPRISE & FURNISH IN COST CARP 2111 West 33rd St. Just off Iowa St. Near Target and luminaries alike — also defended Palin, who disclosed on Monday that her 17-year-old unmarried daughter is pregnant. In addition, a lawyer has been hired to represent the governor in an ethics-related controversy back home in Alaska. "I haven't seen anything that comes out about her that in any way troubles me or shakes my confidence in her," said former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who ran unsuccessfully for the party's presidential nomination this year. Conservatives, slow to warm to McCain even after he climbed the nomination last spring, were particularly supportive. "The reports I'm getting back is that every time they show that footage we get 1,000 precinct walkers from the NRA," he told members of his state's delegation, to laughter. "She cuts taxes and shoots moose. That's Gov. Palin." Nehring said. "All it has done for me is say she is a human person with a real family." Thompson jabbed at Obama on abortion, as well. And Ron Nehring, chairman of the California state party, said video footage of Palin on a firing range was helping her cause. let's screw Coming Thursday, Sept. 18th sex on the Hill 2008 W Brought to you by: THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN SPORTS KICK THE KANSAN THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Get your picks and picture in the paper by guessing who wins upcoming games. MAKE YOUR PICKS | 4B CORNISH IN CFL 10 WWW.KANSAN.COM Former Jayhawk now plays for the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League. THE MORNING BREW | 2B WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 3,2008 COMMENTARY PAGE1B Soccer game attendance lower than deserved BY ALEX BEECHER abeecher@kansan.com A record 52,112 fans (oddly enough, that's 2,041 more than official capacity) descended upon Memorial Stadium this Saturday, eager to feast their eyes on the latest iteration of the Kansas Jayhawk football team. And, despite a performance that failed to live up to the sheer entertainment value produced by last year's 55-3 drubbing of the FIU Golden Panthers, many of those fans remained until the final whistle blew. But I'm not sure I needed to tell you that. After all, you already knew that football season was coming up. If you've read this sports page even once in the past week, you could have turned to any given page and pointed to any given article and likely found your finger resting on print devoted to Todd Reesing and company. But that's not all. Chances are, you probably contributed to that new attendance record. Chances are, you cheered Daymond Patterson's electric punt return. And chances are, you spent Sunday recovering from Saturday night's postgame celebration. If that is the case, then you missed out on a different Jayhawk victory. Only this victory wasn't taken for granted by the KU supporters — even though the Jayhawks came into the game ranked. This game also had an element of drama, something FU couldn't provide. But that's not to say that there weren't similarities between the weekend's triumphs. Both games featured speed, skill and physical confrontations. And it just so happens that both teams achieved their respective victories in a sport that is known somewhere as football. Now wait, hold on a second. I know that many of you are considering diverting your eyes from this column. I know the Free for All looks awfully tempting right about now, and I know the Sudoku puzzle is just calling out for some attention. After all, why pore through another condescending column demanding that you care about soccer (which is what I'm going to call it — sorry, international students and faculty)? Here's the good news: This is not one of those columns. I'm not going to demand that you follow the Gareth Barry transfer saga with the same voracity that you devoted to Brett Favre's epic retirement debacle. Likewise, I won't demand that you pester your roommates going in on a Fox Soccer Channel subscription so you can catch all the CONCACAF Champion's League qualifiers. The point is, I don't expect soccer to become your game or America's game. So what do I expect? Nothing, really. What are my demands? I don't have any. What's the point? Quite simply, that I'd like to see a greater student presence at KU soccer games. I don't think that's too much to hope for. After all, students are admitted for free. Parking is also free and generally easy to come by. And it's not as if the games are a day-long endeavor. You can arrive moments before the game begins, flash your KUID and find a seat without any trouble. Less than two hours later, the game is over. That time won't be too taxing either. Don't worry about having to stand, because nobody does. And don't bother warming up your vocal cords, because there isn't any boisterous chanting expected. But maybe, just maybe, a greater concentration of students at these games could change that. After all, it's the student section that helps make Allen Fieldhouse the intimidating basketball palace that it is, and it's the students who yell those words not fit to print as Alonso Rojas boots the ball to the oppo- SEE BEECHER ON PAGE 6B KANAS 41 Sophomore guard Chase Buford, left, and junior guard Tyrone Appleton overwhelm an Ottawa shooter during Sunday's game. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN CARLETT 27 KAYSEN 4 Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Junior guard Sherron Collins pushes past the Carleton University zone defense Saurday in Ottawa, Canada. The final score of that match was 84-83. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Basketball in August? Sure, it didn't feel right, but that's the sport Kansas was playing this past weekend in Canada. Even if it didn't quite look like it at times. Kansas finished 3-0 in Canada, and five new Jayhawks played their first games in Kansas uniforms. But now the dust has settled, and the team has returned. What's it all mean? Well, fans will have to wait until Oct.17 before Kansas takes the Allen Fieldhouse floor at Late Night in the Phog. That's a long time to wait. So what's Kansas' new-look team going to look like? Case Keefer, the University Daily Kansan's basketball reporter, is fresh off his trip to Ottawa, and he examines the Jayhawks' performance in Canada on PAGE 3B. KANSAS 23 Junior guard Mario Little executes a jump shot over an Ottawa University defender during Sunday afternoon's game in Canada. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN 15 KASAS 4 Sophomore guard Tyrel Reed fights up-court during Saturday evening's game against Carleton. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Sophomore center Cole Aldrich reaches out for a rebound during Saturday morning's game against McGill University in Ottawa, Canada. GO TO KANSAN.COM FOR FULL COVERAGE OF KANSAS' EXHIBITION TRIP TO CANADA. FOOTBALL Defensive tackle balances football and fatherhood KANSAS 99 Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Sophomore defensive tackle Jamal Greene said his daughter's birth was unplanned but that he has to take life as it comes. "She's a joy to my life and all my family,"Greene said. BY B.J. RAINS bjrains@kansan.com No longer does Jamal Greene drag race his 1984 Cutlass Supreme down the busy Kan., with his friends to see who has the fastest car. Now, the 6-foot-4, 301-pound sophomore defensive tackle tries to find time to hurry home in his new Lincoln LS to do something much more important — spend time with his daughter. @ "She's always smiling KANSAN.COM and wanting to see me" Greene said. "It's a joy to come home and see her." See video from Tuesday's press conference at kansan.com/videos and a new episode of the hot route at kansan. com/podcasts. Greene, whose daughter Justice will turn 1 on Sept. 30, has been balancing a full schedule of school and football while trying to find time to see his daughter back in Kansas City. "I wouldn't say it was so much of a shock," Greene said of having a child at such a young age. "It was unplanned, of course, out that's just life. You take it how it comes. I'm not complaining. She's a joy to my life and all my family." Greene has made a smooth transition to parenting, cutting back on his spending and even starting a savings fund with his parents to put money aside for his daughter. "I look at a lot of things I do differently, knowing that I have a child and I have to put her first before me." Greene said. SEE FOOTBALL ON PAGE 6B 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WFEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3. 2008 quote of the day "I learned that if you want to make it bad enough, no matter how bad it is, you can make it." Former Kansas running back Gale Sayers Cornish finds success in Canada fact of the day Former Kansas running back Jon Cornish had his best game at Kansas against Kansas State on Nov. 18, 2006. The Canada native ran for 201 yards on 25 carries. Kansas Athletics Q: Where did former Kansas running back Jon Cornish attend high school? A: St. Thomas More High School in British Columbia trivia of the day Former Jayhawk running back has seen time on special teams, in the backfield in CFL Kansas Athletics Jon Cornish is a forgotten man. Playing professional football in Calgary has a way of taking players off the media and fans' radars. Maybe that's why Cornish isn't getting credit for the prediction he claims he made at Kansas' spring game two years ago. To listen to Cornish, youd think he had the Jayhawks' dream season pegged from the start. "I said we were going to win every game, and Missouri was going to be the hardest game of the year," Cornish said. "I just didn't know how good Missouri would be." BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kansan.com Two years after leaving Kansas for the relative obscurity of the Canadian Football League's Calgary Stampeders, Cornish'smonster 2006 season seems like the distant past. Gone are the days when the New Westminster, British Columbia, native lined up on Saturdays as the focal point of the Jayhawks' ground attack. In fact, Cornish said he was surprised to find out that the football brain trust in Calgary that drafted him after his junior season wasn't even aware of the 1,457 yards he piled up as a senior — ninth most in the nation. After spending his rookie season playing special teams and receiving spot carries on offense, you couldn't blame Cornish for wondering whether he made the right decision to return home to the THE MORNING BREW CFL. "I had more expectations to play than were actually fulfilled," Cornish said of his first season in Calgary. "After learning the coaches really had no respect for me coming in last year, I had some questions." But halfway through his second season in the Great White North, things are starting to look up for the man who owns Kansas' single season rushing record. Cornish is still plugging away on special teams — he is second in the CFL in special teams tackles with 12 — and the Stampeders' coaching staff is beginning to DONALD C. BROWN give him the opportunity to contribute in limited carries. Cornish Cornish still isn't getting the carries he would like — he has 80 yards on eight carries through nine games — but he said perks such as a six-month, football-free offseason have kept him satisfied. "The CFL offseason makes playing in the CFL one of the greatest jobs I could imagine," Cornish said. "I did nothing. I went to the bars, and I played video games. I didn't work. I just had lots of fun." TOILING AWAY Cornish isn't the only former Jayhawk to play his trade away from the spotlight. While Cornish stands as the lone Kansas alum in the CFL, the Arena Football League boasts five former Jayhawks, including 13-year AFL veteran Kyle Moore-Brown. Three former players also play in arenafootball2, including Fort Worth Bowl hero Brian Murph, who plays for the Amarillo Dusters. Edited by Scott Toland BIG 12 BASKETBALL Missouri guard transfers to Seton Hall University SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. - Former Newark high school standout Keon Lawrence has transferred from Missouri to play basketball at Seton Hall. Lawrence can practice with the Pirates this season, but he can't play in games until the 2009-10 season. "Keon is an incredible recruit for us," coach Bobby Gonzalez said Tuesday. "He has a huge name in the state of New Jersey, and he's coming back home to Newark. He can play the one and the two. He's a natural scorer and really an electrifying, exciting player that the fans are just going to love." Lawrence played in all 32 games and averaged a teamhigh 29.2 minutes at Missouri last season. He led the team in field goal attempts and averaged 11.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists. He had 25 points against Kansas, the 2008 national champions. Lawrence averaged 31.2 points at Weequahic High School as a senior. MLB Royals second baseman ends season with injury KANSAS CITY. Mo. — The season is over for Royals second baseman Mark Grudzielanek, who was moved from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list on Tuesday to make room on the 40-man roster. Grudzielanek, a 12-year veteran and the Royals player of the year last season, hurt his ankle in a collision with a teammate Aug. 1. Earlier this season, he got his 2,000th hit. He hit .299 with three homers and 24 RBIs before his injury. Added to the roster on Tuesday from Triple-A Omaha were right-handers Yasuhiko Yabuta and Devon Lowery and infielders Kila Ka'aihue and Ryan Sheely. Also reinstated from the DL were right-hands Jimmy Gobble, Ron Mahay and John Bale. Beginning Sept. 5, Omaha manager Mike Jirschele will join the major league coaching staff. Associated Press Sportin' Jayhawks HERE The Kansan will publish recent pictures of you and your friends on the second page of the news and sports sections. Sports-related photos will run on 2B of the sports section (Sportin' Jayhawks), while all other photos will run on 2A of the news section (Jayhawks & Friends). HERE Submit all photos by e-mail to photos@kanan.rom with the subject line "Jayhawks & Friends" and the following information: your full name; the full names, hometowns (city and state) and years in school of the people photographed; what is going on in the photo; when and where the photo was taken and any other information you find vital or interesting. University of Kansas Pre-Law Day Scales September 3,2008 1 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Law School Fair Ballroom, Level 5, Kansas Union For a list of attending law schools, visit the KU Phi Alpha Delta Web site at www.padukans.wordpress.com ASSOCIATED PRESS Sponsored by the University Advising Center and KU Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity LIFE Down and out Tommy Robredo of Spain falls while chasing a shot by Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Tuesday. Djokovic defeated Robredo in five sets. A BIGGEST & BADDEST 18 & UP NIGHTCLUB IN LAWRENCE Bars open 9 pm for the biggest Friday night ABE&JAKE'S 8 EAST SIXTH STREET • LAWRENCE, KS LANDING abejakes.com 841-5855 J THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 SPORTS 3B A WEEKEND REPORT CARD FROM CANADA BY CASE KEEFER A B PETER WASHINGTON A- Sherron Collins DANIEL WESTERMAN Collins was as good as he could be for not playing basketball in four months. He appeared only in the game against Carleton, but he played 22 minutes, scored 10 points and made a key steal late in the game. Cole Aldrich A- Aldrich dominated the smaller Canadian teams. He averaged more than 10 rebounds per game and recorded nine blocks. He still needs to work on his offensive consistency and make better outlet passes, as he threw the ball away numerous times. MUKOLEWA Tyshawn Taylor A- MARK TAYLOR B Taylor had a game to forget against Carleton on Saturday night with only three points and four fouls. Other than that, he was outstanding. He scored 38 points combined in the other two games and is clearly quicker and faster than everyone on the court. M. OBUADI Travis Releford C Like Taylor, Releford had one poor game. He was 2-for-6 from the field with seven points and didn't play well against Ottawa. But the night before, Releford led Kansas with 25 points against Carleton — the primary reason the Jayhawks won. M. B. MURPHY Mario Little Little dominated the final game of the trip with 21 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. In the first two games, he didn't play good defense and threw up poor shots. He said he was still recovering from a stress facture in his leg. B Tyrone Appleton FARUHAWA NOWA Yikes. That's the only appropriate way to sum up Appleton's three games. He played more than 50 minutes but scored only four points and didn't get involved at all offensively. Self said Appleton was going through personal issues and would improve. Quintrell Thomas B+ thomas made noticeable improvement offensively as the trip went on. In the first game, he went 0-for-4 from the field. He went 4-for-7 in the final game and scored 12 points. Rebounding was never a problem as Thomas pulled down 17 in the three games. SCHULTZ Tyrel Reed B- Reed hit one of the biggest shots of the trip when he tied the game against Carleton with a three-pointer from the corner. He shot well for the most part, going 8-for-16 overall. Reed still needs to improve defensively. Yuqiang Li Brady Morningstar B- Morningstar made a three-pointer at the end of the first half against Carleton to give Kansas the lead. He also turned his ankle on the play and didn't play again on the trip. He wasn't shooting well overall, however, going was 3-for-10 in the two games he played in. BUTTON Conner Teahan B T. Don't worry; Teahan didn't lose his shot over the summer. He made three three-pointers throughout the trip, including two crucial ones that jump-started a stagnant Jayhawk offense in the McGill game. B- Brennan Bechard Bechard may have played better than any of the walk-ons during the trip. He scored five points, recorded four rebounds and did a decent job running the offense in the final game. He barely played in the first game and didn't appear in the second. MARK BROWN B F. DAVID CANDY Matt Kleinmann Kleinmann began to play well at the end of the last game. He scored six points and had four rebounds. But that might be misleading. Kleinmann wasn't physical enough in the first two games and was ineffective in his nine minutes of play. Chase Buford Buford buried a near three-pointer as the buzzer sounded in Kansas' last game to score his only points. He missed the two other shots he attempted on the trip and committed a turnover. He didn't play against Carleton. However, Buford gets an A for his new goatee. U. S. OPEN Injuries don't stop Djokovic from reaching quarterfinals ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Third-seeded Novak Djokovic overcame hip, ankle and stomach ailments to outlast Tommy Robredo Tuesday and reach the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open. "If I start talking about the things that are bothering me now, we can talk till tomorrow," he said. Known for his impeccable impersonations of fellow pros, Djokovic gave a real-life imitation of someone who plays his best when hurt. Djokovic twice called for a doctor and looked to be in serious trouble when he went to a fifth set against an extremely fit opponent. Runner-up at the last U.S. Open and the Australian Open champion this year, Djokovic next takes on the winner of nights match between No. 8 Andy Roddick and No. 11 Fernando Gonzalez. Djokovic is developing a history of coming up hurt at major tournaments. He quit because of an infected blister on a toe while trailing Rafael Nadal in a 2007 Wimbledon semifinal. He also stopped after losing the first two sets of his 2006 French Open quarterfinal against Nadal. Djokovic struggled midway through this match and seemed to grow frustrated. At one point, he slung his racket after a missed shot, drawing boos and whistles from the crowd. "Whoever I play will be physically fitter than me, that's for sure," Diokovic said. 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Minnesota at Bowling Green 10. Akron at Syracuse Name: E-mail: Year in school: Hometown: Rules: 1) Only KU students are eligible. 2) Give your name, e-mail, year in school and hometown. 3) Beat the best prognosticator at the Kansan and get your name in the paper. 4) Beat all your peers and get your picture and picks in the paper next to the Kansan staff. 5) To break ties, pick the score of the designated game. Either submit your picks to KickTheKansan@kansan.com or to the Kansan business office, located at the West side of Stauffer-Flint Hall, which is between Wescoe Hall and Watson Library. KICK THE KANSAN WEEK ONE RESULTS Congrats to Samuel Cruse, Davenport, Iowa, junior, for taking home the Kick the Kansan week one title. Cruse finished 9-1, kicking the 11 college football forecasters from the Kansan. Cruse's only mistake was picking Clemson to beat Alabama. Natasha Parman, Derby senior, Britton Alexander, Leesville, La, junior, and Dan Holmes, Olathe senior, also kicked the Kansan by finishing the week 9-1. But Cruse won the crown by accurately predicting UCLA to beat Tennessee in the weekly tiebreaker. Parman also chose UCLA, but Cruse's predicted score of 38-24 was closer to the game's actual final score. Alas, week one of Kick the Kansan was not without a bout of controversy. Case Keefer, the Kansan's basketball beat writer, contends he picked Alabama to beat Clemson, yet when his picks appeared in the paper on Friday, Keefer had tabbed Clemson. So instead of finishing 9-1, Keefer had to settle for 8-2. E-mail documents prove that Keefer did in fact choose Alabama. So although Keefer's week one score was thrown out, Keefer is protesting that his season-long total should reflect his 9-1 mark in week one. Stay tuned. FANTASY FOOTBALL 94 5 ASSOCIATED PRESS Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco eludes a St. Louis Rams defender. Flacco is one of four NFL rookies who could bring in unexpected points in this year's fantasy leagues. Rookies bring unexpected points These four first-year players could be sleepers on fantasy rosters BY KELLY BRECKUNITCH kbreckunitch@kansan.com It should come as no surprise that there is a stigma that comes with drafting rookies in fantasy football. Let's face it — predicting which rookie will have an explosive inaugural campaign is similar to trying to predict the winner of American Idol after the first round of auditions. Most fantasy experts will advise you not to draft rookies if you can help it, but let's throw all caution to the wind here. Owners in keeper leagues pride themselves on being able to pick the stud rookie who will turn into the cream of the crop, so why shouldn't you be able to indulge in that pride as well? In fact, if you are in a large league with more than 12 teams, chances are you will have to keep a couple of first-year players on your roster. Here are the ones you should watch. KEVIN SMITH running back, Detroit Lions JOE FLACCO quarterback, Baltimore Ravens Smith proved that he could carry an entire offense and still be effective in his time at the University of Central Florida. Smith carried the ball 450 times in his final year of collegiate ball and now he is ready to carry the load for an NFL team. According to NFL.com, the Lions signed Rudi Johnson to be Smith's backup on Monday. The Lions rely on a pass-heavy offense, but Smith has all the tools that can help balance the offense out. NFL.com reports that Ravens coach John Harbaugh has named Flacco the starting quarterback. It was no secret that the team wasn't pleased with the way that Kyle Boller had progressed, and Troy Smith is more likely a career backup than a viable option as a starting quarterback in the NFL. The Ravens had faith enough to reach up and take Flacco in the middle of the first round in last April's draft. He is the obvious choice to start with the skill set he has, which easily beats that of either of his competitors at the position. He will be a guy to watch as the season progresses. JAMES HARDY wide receiver, Buffalo Bills When your two starting receivers don't measure more than six feet, it isn't a bad decision to draft a 6-foot-5 rookie. That is exactly what Buffalo did when it drafted Hardy. He isn't listed as a starter, but he could become second-year starting quarterback Trent Edwards' best friend if wide receiver Lee Evans struggles as he did last year. Hardy could be a big target in the end zone for Edwards and may see his playing time increase the farther the Bills get into the red zone and the further the season goes on. JONATHAN STEWART running back, Carolina Panthers Stewart had injury problems at the end of his career at the University of Oregon, but don't let that scare you. He proved he was a strong, powerful back in his performances at the NFL combine before the draft. DeAngelo Williams tops the depth chart at running back for the Panthers right now, but he hasn't had much more experience than Stewart in the NFL. Williams is more of an elusive back, but Stewart is a workhorse that could turn into a fantasy stud like the Arizona Cardinals' Edgerrin James back in his prime. The two will likely share carries in the first weeks of the season, but don't be surprised if Stewart eventually carries the load and takes over the starting spot. Edited by Brenna Hawley NFL KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Even BY DOUG TUCKER ASSOCIATED PRESS Chiefs' Albert may start Sunday Informational meeting Monday, Sept. 8 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.Blake 109 Washington, DC, and Topeka A. S. D. C. Interns with Representative Nancy Boyda Spring 2009 Internships THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON D. C. Interns In Topeka, experience the legislature, firsthand, while maintaining a regular KU class schedule. All Majors Welcome! Be part of the 25th Anniversary Class of Washington interns in 2009 -- special programs, speakers, and social events. Washington, D.C. KU Interns at Capitol Can't make it? Contact Prof. Burdett Loomis. 515 Blake Hall. 785-864-9033 bloomis@ku.edu But head coach Herm Edwards said not giving the 6-foot-5, 316-pounder the start would appear to be a betrayal of the commitment he's made to turning the roster over to young, growing players. though he missed almost all of training camp, rookie Branden Albert may start at left tackle on Sunday when the Kansas City Chiefs open their season as $16\frac{1}{2}$-point underdogs at New England. Compounding the challenge for the first-round pick out of Virginia, Albert played guard almost all his college career. A sprained foot caused Albert to miss all but the first five days of training camp. He was in uniform for the last exhibition game against St. Louis but did not play. "He's just another young one who's going to have to play. That's OK. That what's we said we were going to do," Edwards said Tuesday. "We stuck to our guns on this whole process and now it's time to go play. You can't start questioning what you're doing when it's time to go play. You have a certain way you're going to do things around here now and I think it's good for the organization. I think we will reap the benefits." 2007/2008 BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR presented by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC new balance www.banffmountainfestivals.ca September 12 & 13, 2008 Hosted By SUNFLOWER OUTDOOR BIKE Tickets only $8.50 (one night) Showing At Liberty Hall 642 Massachusetts St. Lawrence, Kansas Show Starts At 7pm SPORTS 5B THE UNIVERSITY'S DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 BIG 12 FOOTBALL Mizzou player uses unusual leaps to avoid low hits BY JOSH MOSLEY ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBIA, Mo. — At 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds, Missouri's tight end does not fit the image of a player whose signature move is hurdling opponents. Chase Coffman seems to pull it off on a weekly basis. He had nine receptions for a career-best 120 yards and a touchdown in the No. 6 Tigers' opening 52-42 victory over Illinois, twice leapfrogging confused opponents. "It usually shuts them up," Coffman said. "They don't really say anything to me until they get a tackle on me or something." Style has nothing to do with Coffman's reasoning for the move avoiding tacklers, a move he unveiled as a freshman at Oklahoma State. The primary reason is preserving his knees from defenders looking to cut him down to size. "Guys kept going for my legs, so I jumped over him," Coffman said, "Now, whenever someone goes low, I just go over him." It's also in the genes. Coffman's father Paul did his share of hurdling as a former All-Pro tight end for the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs. Watching old game footage from his dad's career, Coffman was struck by the father-on similarities. Coffman's most impressive leap might have been last season at Colorado en route to the end zone. "They're good replay shots," coach Gary Pinkel said. "He's such a complete player, such a great competitor and a player who plays at his best all the time." Against Illinois, after dodging a linebacker, he reversed field and cleared defensive back Bo Flowers. Coffman has 21 career touchdown catches, adding to his school career record. He's had no trouble hanging onto the ball despite a broken right pinky held together with three pins. Coffman was among the players who benefited from the doubleteaming on wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, who was held to four catches for 31 yards against Illinois. Tommy Saunders had six catches for 64 yards and two touchdowns and Jared Perry had five receptions for 92 yards. "The sky's the limit with him," quarterback Chase Daniel said of Coffman. "If Jeremy gets double and triple-teamed, who's going to cover Coffman?" 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Louisiana Tech upets the team with excellent defense, something Kansas will have to counter in Saturday's game. 39 WRIGHT 34 23 T he Jayhawks' top two running backs, juniors Jake Sharp and Jocques Crawford,combined to rush for just more than 60 yards. Kansas overcame that with 52 attempted passes from junior quarterback Todd Reesing. said. "They have corners who are good players, which allows them to do more things inside with the safeties and linebackers." Mangino said the Bulldogs played the kind of fundamental football that every coach admired. Last week, the Louisiana Tech defense was stellar, leading them to an upset victory against Mississippi State with three sacks, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries. "Their kids get where they need to be. You rarely find them out of position. They have corners who are good players, which allows them to do more things inside with the safeties and linebackers." That strategy may not work this weekend, because the Bulldog secondary is more talented than that of the Golden Panthers. MARK MANGINO Kansas coach "Their kids get where they need to be. You rarely find them out of position," coach Mark Mangino "Mississippi State is a good-looking squad and I'm surprised that they lost," Mangino said. "I knew they'd be in for a tough time down in Ruston (La.). I was really impressed that La. Tech came away with the victory." Sophomore defensive tackle Jamal Greene said he wasn't surprised to see that the Bulldogs won. "It's college football — you never know who's going to win," Greene said. "No. 1 could lose to No. 119, so that's why you play on Saturdays." Louisiana Techs 22-14 victory was a typical week one game, with sloppy play on both sides. The teams combined for seven turnovers and Bulldog quarterback Taylor Bennett completed only 14-of-40 pass attempts with one interception. A transfer from Georgia Tech. Bennett is a southpaw, which has KU defensive coordinator Clint Bowen licking his chops. "Coach Bowen's got some schemes that he said he likes playing against left-handed quarterbacks, so we're going to figure out some stuff we can throw at him," senior linebacker Joe Mortensen said. Bennett had one touchdown pass in the game, a six-yard strike in the second quarter to running back Patrick Jackson. Jackson caught three passes for 17 yards and also carried the ball 17 times for 62 yards and another touchdown. Mangino also mentioned wide receiver Phillip Livas and safety Antonio Baker as players the Jayhawks would have to watch. Livas caught six passes for 85 yards and returned three kicks for an average of 22 yards, while Baker led the defense with 10 tackles and one interception. On special teams, Bulldog kicker Brad Oestriecher earned WAC special teams player of the week honors for converting on all three of his field goal attempts. Oestriecher connected from 48, 28 and 50 yards. Kansas has taken some heat for its nonconference schedule the past couple of years. Last week the Bulldogs proved they wouldn't be a cupcake for the Jayhawks to devour. "Louisiana Tech has had a tradition of putting good football teams on the field," Mangino said. "When we scheduled this game I knew that it would not be an easy game. It'll take our best effort to win the game, and that's what I expect from our players." — Edited by Brenna Hawley BEECHER (CONTINUED FROM 1B) nent's return specialist. Maybe, just maybe, more students in attendance could turn an otherwise unremarkable Jayhawk Soccer Complex into Lawrence's own (very) little San Siro. Lofty goals? Maybe, but goals are what soccer is all about. But let's say this column falls flat. Let's say that only you and a few other students show up to the Jayhawks' next game (5 p.m. Friday, against the University of Alabama at Birmingham). But let's also say that you get to see Monica Dolinsky turn on a defender, rise down the center of the field and then drill the ball into the corner of the net. Let's then say that you're treated to several spectacular saves, courtesy of Julie Hanley. The thing is, these aren't hypothetical examples. Kansas' win against Auburn on Sunday featured both of these occurrences, as well as a dramatic finish. The team's home opener saw the Jayhawks put three past the then-ranked No. 20 Purdue Boilermakers. Maybe, just maybe, you'll be treated to as entertaining a game if you attend the next contest. And maybe, just maybe, you can help the University's other football team set an attendance record of its own. Edited by Brenna Hawley KU INDEPENDENT STUDY KU Courses Distance Learning 864-5823 enroll@ku.edu www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/is KU FOOTBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) Graduating from Washington High School in 2005, Greene was listed as the third-best recruit in Kansas. After taking a redshirt in 2006, Greene, who also has a son named Jamal Jr., played sparingly last year but showed glimpses that he would be able to contribute this year, including a three-tackle performance against Oklahoma "He's stepped up a lot," senior linebacker Joe Mortensen said. "That's while he waited for his teammates to come up with the tackle. "It was unplanned, of course but that's just life. You take it how it comes. I'm not compaining. She's a joy to my life and all my family." JAMAL GREENE Sophomore defensive tackle against Oklahoma State. Greene started Saturday against FIU and, though he didn't have a tackle, he made several key stops one thing about Jamal — atheltically, he's a freak. He's a strong, fast guy. He's the strongest guy on the team. This year, he's put it all together. 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McClinton has since departed, which means Greene finally has his much-wanted opportunity to be the impact player that he was in high school. "All the great players want to have that role, and that's what I'm striving to be," Greene said. "Everybody on the defense wants to be an impact player. That's how I want to take on the role of being a D tackle because if everybody has that mentality, then we will have a great defense." McClinton was known for his dedication and maximum effort on every play of both practices and games, something that coach Mark Mangino said Greene still needs to work on. "Jamal is a talented guy," Mangino said. "We're looking for consistency from him. We're looking for him to do it play after play, series after series. That's the challenge for Jamal." "I think he's matured a lot in the last year. He's really starting to understand that you have to get after it every single snap. He's come a long way." 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POLITICS | 5A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KAN JME 120 ISSUE 11 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 11 CAMPUS Participants benefit from peer tutoring program One of the University's most successful academic programs may also be one of its best-kept secrets. For more than 30 years, the Student Educational Services program has been helping some students beat all expectations. FULL STORY PAGE 4A TRANSPORTATION Students on overcrowded Connector feel 'unsafe' Riders on the K-10 Connector, the shuttle bus from Overland Park to Lawrence, said they didn't feel safe because of the crowded conditions. Some riders are forced to stand while each bus's capacity of 83 people per bus is pushed to the limit. FULL STORY PAGE 8A TRANSPORTATION FREEDOM OF SPEECH More than 12,000 people are using KU on Wheels and Park & Ride each day, nearly double the number of daily riders from last year. Some students have experienced late buses or have ridden crowded buses because of the increase in riders. Free buses generate new set of problems FULL STORY PAGE 8A Ryan McGeenev/KANSAN CAMPUS Queers and Allies adds activist role Queens and Allies has created an activism coordinator and chair for the Lawrence and KU communities. The move signals the group's shift to a more hands-on role on campus and in the city. FULL STORY PAGE 3A How do we treat the unborn? Humane? Humanely toddler young child young adult Defining 'abortion' Maureen Ball, a volunteer with the organization Justice For All, listens to the arguments of Tyler Danaver, Wichita sophomore, and Stephanie Ball, Overland Park junior, Wednesday afternoon. The group, based in Wichita, erected signs depicting fetuses in various stages of development, as well as aborted fetuses, in front of Strong Hall. Representatives said they would stay on campus until 3:30 p.m. today. Exhibit by anti-abortion group Justice For All displays graphic images, spurs discussion BY JESSE TRIMBLE jtrimble@kansan.com Signs posted around Strong Hall lawn on Wednesday morning warned oncoming students and faculty members that graphic images were ahead. From at least 12 feet away the images could be viewed from any area around Strong Hall. Students stopped and stared. The display, stretching about two stories high, displayed dozens of images of aborted fetuses. Graphic, educational and, as some students said, "unnecessary," the display was scheduled to be on the lawn until @ Cook said that if any student had a suggestion for a way to attract students' attention differently, Justice For All would be open to hear it. Green, who identifies as anti-abortion, said that she didn't think the images were necessary and that people who wanted to learn about abortion could look it up on their own. "We regret to use such graphic photos," Cook said. "But injustice is very rarely visually appealing." The display, Cook said, took about two hours to set up. She said Students For Life, a group of pro-life college students, invited Justice For All to the University. The organization has been traveling to various college campuses across the United States for 10 years. 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today. watching the display from across the street from Strong Hall under the roof because of the rain and cold. @KANSAN.COM "Our goal is to help people fully understand what the word 'abortion' really means," Cook said. "The word has lost its meaning in this country, and we want to put a face with a choice." "I think the written word is a very powerful tool to be utilized," Green said. Justice For All, based out of Wichita, organized the display. Tammy Cook, director of field operations for the organization, said the purpose of the display was to educate college students. View a slide show of the protest at www.kansan.com/videos Amy Green, Eudora sophomore, sat She added that she was glad the group presented both sides of the abortion issue and that it wasn't taking a religious standpoint. "The quickest way to shut someone out is to proclaim their religion." Green said. Kelly Gaynor, Chicago junior, said she thought the display was excessive. "I think it's one thing to protest in a circle, but to put graphics up for everyone to see is definitely offensive." Gavnor said. Gaynor, who supports abortion rights, also said the information provided by the group was interesting but that it was nothing she didn't learn in biology class. Mike Botvinik, Chicago junior, spent part of his afternoon at Wescoe Beach expressing his disgust. "We think education is a necessary component to eventually change the public policy." Cook said. "I think that people shouldn't shove their beliefs in other people's faces," Botvinik said. Chance Dibben/KANSAN Cook said the group didn't come to campus for political reasons, but for educational reasons only. Botvinik supports abortion rights. Jim Shankman, Riffin, Wis., junior, observes a large anti-abortion display outside his Wesoeo classroom Wednesday afternoon. The demonstrator's graphic three-faced billboard could be seen from many malls on Jayhawk Boulevard. Shankman said the demonstration was "almost someone screaming from a bullhorn in my face." humane? Justice For All has sued three universities in the past — the University of Houston, University of Texas and the University of Colorado-Boulder — for content discrimination. These universities, Cook said, did not allow Justice For All to set up its display in noticeable places or index include their Web site's address on posters and brochures. Justice For All won all of the cases. 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COLLEGE OF LITTLE ENGLISH 907 WEDS ASSOCIATED PRESS Anything for a cause 1001 Performance artist Alice Newstead, hangs suspended from the ceiling in the window of a cosmetics shop with her skin pierced with shark hooks in central London on Wednesday. Newstead was a part of a campaign to end shark finning and to demonstrate how sharks are caught on longlines to be killed. According to the Sea Shepherd Conversation Society that organized the demonstration, 100 million sharks are killed every year for their fins, flesh, cartilage and oil. CAMPUS Field sobriety tests take the stage BY MICHELLE SPREHE msprehe@kansan.com Missy Lightner, Leawood freshman, went to the Lied Center Wednesday night for a lecture about the dangers of alcohol. She had heard alcohol education talks before and thought she knew what to expect. But last night was more than a talk. Last night, Lightner and others in attendance at the annual alcohol education event "Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself" saw what happened when a police officer gives a field sobriety test. "I didn't realize how obvious the signs the officers look for are," Lightner said. "I didn't know something little mattered." Student leaders from Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Association and Student Union Activities appeared on stage to perform field sobriety tests. Four were intoxicated under police supervision and one was sober. A leader from the Department of Student Housing was scheduled to participate in the tests but became ill during the supervised drinking in preparation for the sobriety test. Nurses cared for her backstage. sented a graphic slide show of three emergency room cases all were the result of alcohol. In addition to the field sobriety tests, a registered nurse from Lawrence Memorial Hospital pre- "It was kind of scary because you never see the dangerous side," Lightner said. Lightner, a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, was one of almost 1,000 members of the Greek community in attendance. The event was open to all University of Kansas students. However, non-greek attendance seemed to be very low. Morgan Cheeseman, Columbus sophomore, lives in Douthart Scholarship Hall. She said she saw only four people she knew were not part of the greek community "There's a definite rift between housing and the greek community," Cheeseman said. "But this event wasn't a good place to see it because they're [the fraternity and sorority members] required to go" Edited by Becka Cremer ODD NEWS Brazilian police say 'gators disposed of bodies RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Brazilian police say they've literally taken a bite out of crime. Officers raided raided the home of a drug dealer's mother-in-law on Wednesday and found two alligators, one of them about 6 feet long, said police inspector Ronaldo Oliveira. Police speculated that traffickers used the jacare alligators to Spring 2009 Internships LAUREN BARNES Informational meeting Monday, Sept. 8 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Blake 109 In Topeka, experience the legislature, firsthand, while maintaining a regular KU class schedule. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Washington, DC, and Topeka D. C. Interns All Majors Welcome! D. C. Interns with Representative Nancy Boyda Be part of the 25th Anniversary Class of Washington interns in 2009 special programs, speakers, and social events. The alligators were turned over to the Rig zoo. Associated Press Police arrested three men while seizing several guns and a small quantity of drugs during the operation, Oliveira said. 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NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 3A CAMPUS LGBT group allies itself with activism BY JESSE TRIMBLE jtrimble@kansan.com Queers and Allies has revamped its gay pride night and will also engage in more activities than in the past. Queers and Allies is starting the semester off at the Granada with "GTV," formerly known as "Pride Night." GTV REPLACES PRIDE NIGHT Korrie johnson, Topeka junior and activities coordinator for Queers and Allies, said the name was changed to "GTV" because the Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St., had recently been renovated and now included a light and video display system. She said the "G" in "GTV" didn't necessarily stand for gay, but could also mean GranadaTV because of the new equipment. "It will be just like pride night, but better," Johnson said. "We want to make sure everyone knows that anyone is welcome, and it's not just for the gay community" Johnson said the new lights and TV equipment gave the Granada more of a dance club feel. There is no cost for current Queers and Allies members for each Wednesday's "GTV." For everyone 21 and older, the cost is $5, and for "We want to make sure everyone knows that anyone is welcome,and it's not just for the gay community" Last night at the Granada, Queens and Allies hosted a drag show. Participants dressed in drag, requested a certain song from the DJ, then performed the song on stage. KORRIE JONSON Activities coordinator for Queues and Allies and Queers and Allies will officially host "GTV" the first Wednesday of every month. The lobby opens at 9 p.m. The event will start at 10:30 p.m. and last until 2 a.m. those underage, the cost is $7. For every person, $2 goes to Queers and Allies to help support future pride nights and events. "GTV" is scheduled for every Wednesday at the Granada. "I'm very excited about this semester", Johnson said. "Mainly because we completely revamped our constitution last semester and we added a pride week and an activism coordinator" INCREASED ACTIVISM Johnson said that Queers and Allies had never done activism events in the past, and that they were actively doing a lot more to increase visibility in the Lawrence and KU communities. They have also started to coordinate activities in Kansas City. Megan Vall, activism chair from Topeka, is planning activities for Queers and Allies for this month, which includes readings of banned books for national Banned Books Week from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3. The first banned book reading will take place at The Toy Store, 936 Massachusetts St. An officer from Queers and Allies will read "And Tango Makes Three," by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson. The book depicts two male penguins living in a zoo who want to be parents. The two bring an egg-shaped rock to their nest and begin to take turns keeping the rock warm. The penguins' zookeeper replace the rock with an actual penguin egg. The book is based on a true story that took place in New York City's Central Park Zoo. "It's really important that we show people that these books aren't scary," Vail said. "Usually the books are just about love." Vail said the reading would be primarily for the 6-to-10 age group, and Queers and Allies would continue to read bad books if the first reading had a good turnout. books usually focused on racial topics, many books across the country were being banned because they had a homosexual theme. Rachel Gadd-Nelson, Kansas City sophomore and spokeswoman for Queers and Allies, said she was really excited about banned books week because the queer community could relate so much to it. "Every year banned books (week) focuses on the fact that the book has something to do with the LGBT community," Gadd Nelson said. "But we felt there was a need to focus on the fact that it's not just a gay theme." Gadd-Nelson said the group would mainly be reading children's books and members were excited about adding other books to the list. Edited by Kelsey Hayes INTERNATIONAL 1857. ASSOCIATED PRESS Large pieces of ice drift off after separating from the Ward Hunt Ice Shelf. A chunk of ice nearly the size of Manhattan has broken away. Ice shelf the size of Manhattan breaks away from Canadian island ASSOCIATED PRESS TORONTO — A chunk of ice shelf nearly the size of Manhattan has broken away from Ellesmere Island in Canada's northern Arctic, another dramatic indication of how warmer temperatures are changing the polar frontier, scientists said Wednesday. Derek Mueller, an Arctic ice shelf specialist at Trent University in Ontario, told The Associated Press that the 4,500-year-old Markham Ice Shelf separates in early August and the 19-square-mile shelf is nowadrift in the Arctic Ocean. "The Markham ice Shelf was a big surprise because it suddenly disappeared. We went under cloud for a bit during our research and when the weather cleared up, all of a sudden there was no more ice shelf. It was a shocking event that underscores the rapidity of changes taking place in the Arctic," said Mueller. This comes on the heels of unusual cracks in a northern Greenland glacier, rapid melting of a southern Greenland glacier, and a near record loss for Arctic sea ice this summer. Mueller also said that two large sections of ice detached from the Serson Ice Shelf, shrinking that ice feature by 47 square miles — or 60 percent — and that the Ward Hunt Ice Shelf has also continued to break up, losing an additional eight square miles. Mueller reported last month that seven square miles of the 170-square-mile and 130-feet-thick Ward Hunt shelf had broken off. And earlier this year a 160-square mile chunk of an Antarctic ice shelf disintegrated. "Reduced sea ice conditions and unusually high air temperatures have facilitated the ice shelf losses this summer," said Luke Copland, director of the Laboratory for Cryospheric Research at the University of Ottawa. "And extensive new cracks across remaining parts of the largest remaining ice shelf, the Ward Hunt, mean that it will continue to disintegrate in the coming years." Formed by accumulating snow and freezing meltwater, ice shelves are large platforms of thick, ancient sea ice that float on the ocean's surface but are connected to land. Martin jeffries of the U.S.National Science Foundation and University of Alaska Fairbanks said in a statement Tuesday that the summer's ice shelf loss is equivalent to over three times the area of Manhattan, totaling 82 square miles — losses that have reduced Arctic Ocean ice cover to its second-biggest retreat since satellite measurements began 30 years ago. Ellesmere Island was once entirely ringed by a single enormous ice shelf that broke up in the early 1900s. All that is left today are the four much smaller shelves that together cover little more than 299 square miles. "These changes are irreversible under the present climate and indicate that the environmental conditions that have kept these ice shelves in balance for thousands of years are no longer present," said Mueller. "But today, warmer temperatures and a changing climate means there's no hope for regrowth. A scary scenario," said Mueller. The loss of these ice shelves means that rare ecosystems that depend on them are on the brink of extinction, said Warwick Vincent, director of Laval University's Centre for Northern Studies and a researcher in the program ArcticNet. During the last century, when ice shelves would break off, thick sea ice would eventually reform in their place. "The Markham Ice Shelf had half the biomass for the entire Canadian Arctic Ice Shelf ecosystem as a habitat for cold, tolerant microbial life; algae that sit on top of the ice shelf and photosynthesis like plants would. Now that it's disappeared, we're looking at ecosystems on the verge of distinction," said Mueller. Along with decimating ecosystems, drifting ice shelves and warmer temperatures that will cause further melting ice pose a hazard to populated shipping routes in the Arctic region — a phenomenon that Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper is welcome to. Harper announced last week that he plans to expand exploration of the region's known oil and mineral deposits, a possibility that has become more evident as a result of melting sea ice. It is the burning of oil and other fossil fuels that scientists say is the chief cause of manmade warming and melting ice. NATION Boeing workers threaten to strike WICHITA — Boeing's largest union was voting Wednesday on whether to reject a contract offer and strike, a decision that would have a ripple effect on the company's suppliers here far beyond its Kansas employment numbers. Boeing's Wichita defense plant employs more than 700 machinists, a small fraction of the 27,000 workers represented by the union. But a strike decision could have an impact on Boeing's suppliers, particularly companies like Spirit AeroSystems, whose main customer is Boeing. Spirit AeroSystems is looking at several options, including moving to a shortened work week like it did during the machinists' four-week strike in 2005, said spokeswoman Debbie Gann. "We're a different company today," Gann said. "We've got other non-Boeing customers that we didn't have three years ago." Jersey Mike's Subs 10¢ off for each point KU scores against LA Tech Must present coupon Applies to reg or giant sub. Maximum discount is $4.00. JM 1108 One coupon per person. Not to be combined with any other offers. No cash value. Redeemable in person only. Exp 9/11/08. Valid only at 1601 W 23rd St, Lawrence ASSOCIATED PRESS Boeing Wichita has a contingency plan in place should there be a strike. But spokesman Jarrod Bartlett said the company is focused on ratification. Machinists spokeswoman Connie The company appointed the union would recommend rejection and a strike for an industry-leading contract offer," he said. After a union meeting Wednesday in Wichita, several members said the mood inside the meeting and in the factory favored a strike. But the few hundred workers in Wichita are not likely ROGER HEFLIN Boeing union member "Hopefully, we're going to go on strike. Nobody likes it (the offer)." If the contract is rejected and a strike ratified, a work stoppage would begin at 12:01 Thursday. A majority is needed to accept the contract, but a strike takes two-thirds approval. The company is "extremely dis- Kelliher said the offer does not address job security concerns and shifts health care costs, such as higher deductibles and co-payments, more to workers. to affect the vote by the thousands of workers in Seattle. "Hopefully, we're going to go on strike," said Roger Hefflin, who said he voted. 843-SUBS (7827) against the offer. "Nobody likes it." "The money sounds good, but everything else is bad," said Tracy Faulconer, a flight-line mechanic and 30-year Boeing employee. He said the contract did not address job security issues and had problems with the seniority language. Student Senate THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS funded by: Student Senate September 4,2008 THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Student Involvement & Leadership Group. 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Peer tutoring benefits both parties BY RYAN MCGEENEY rmcgeeney@kansan.com Although she was an honorroll student in high school, Xavier Hankins' first year of college "started off kind of rough." Hawkins, a first-generation college student, enrolled in the the Student Educational Services peer-tutoring program that semester. She said she had used tutoring to maximum effect every semester since. "I find it easier if I have somebody there to talk about the work with," Hankins, Kansas City, Kan., fifth-year senior, said. "No matter if it's a theory course or a Western Civ. course, if I could just sit and talk to somebody about the work and get their views and opinions on it, that kind of helps me to understand it more." The Student Educational Services program arranges peer-tutoring sessions for as many as 250 students who qualify each semester. The program is beneficial for both students who are struggling and their peer-tutors. Because SES is funded through the U.S. Department of Education and relies on competitive grants, the program carefully tracks peer-tutoring data. SES sets achievement goals in four areas — persistence, student academic standing, graduation rates and tutoring session attendance — and has consistently surpassed those goals, get involved To qualify for tutoring, a student must: · Apply at Room 7. Strong Ha - Apply at Room 7, Strong Hall and - Demonstrate academic need and - Be a first-generation college student - Come from a low-income background - Have a registered disability To work as an SES tutor, a student must: - Have completed 12 hours of coursework in the subject they are hired to tutor **and** - Have a 3.0 GPA or better Gretchen Heasty, SES program coordinator, said. Sam Stepp, Mission Hills firstyear graduate student, began tutoring in his senior year, while he was completing majors in history, political science and psychology. "I was thinking about graduate school, and I thought it would be a good opportunity to get experience working with students one-on-one," Stepp said. "I had heard wonderful things about the program, and I wanted to be a part of it." Stepp said that tutoring had been one of his most rewarding experiences at the University. "I was so proud when (a student) came back and said they had gotten an A on their test, because you could see the excitement in their eyes. You could tell they were proud of what they had done, and I was proud of myself, too. I felt like I was a part of that," Stepp said. The strict reliance on students to provide academic assistance to their peers, and their willingness to adapt to individual students' circumstances, is a point of pride for Rod Oelschlager, SES Academic Coordinator. "We do a lot of catch-up work with students who are under-prepared to handle their college course", Oelschlager said. "That's what's so amazing about our peer tutoring staff: They're willing to step up and go well beyond just tutoring what's in that particular course according to the syllabus. They're willing to step back and help students get caught up." The three most-requested tutoring subjects come from students dealing with the complexities of mathematics and sciences, Oelschlager said. "It's a pretty dead-even heat," Oelschlager said. "Mathematics certainly would be at the top of the list, with chemistry and biology being close seconds." Oelshlager said many students who were enrolled in the program were taking high-level classes. "My requests at this point are all at the upper level. That makes it particularly difficult to find good tutors, but we've been fortunate so far and managed to do that," he said. Currently about 180 students are enrolled in tutoring sessions, and the program is still taking applications. The program's semester limit of 250 students is usually reached mid-October, Heaty said. Edited Becka Cremer successful stats Welcome to the New Members of Alpha Chi Omega 70 percent SES' work for percentage of tutored students who continue their studies until graduation 80. 4 percent Actual percentage of the students in the program who have continued studies until graduation Harp S Ell Abernathy Charlotte Adams Natalie Bunting Alison Calhoun Ali Colliatie Kelsey Coplen Ali Coyle Sarah Dechant Jamie Domingues Kelly Doran Jordan Ehle Jordan Frederick Haley Freeman Allie Gould Hollie Haskins Teri Hopkins Deven Hopp Stephanie Jordahl Liz Keller Taylor Kelley Mo Lahey Shelley Larson Molly Martin Morgan Maxon Emily McCoy Justine Meckes Elizabeth Miller Shelby Monaco Kathleen Moore Megan Oliver Erika O'Shea Sophie Pepper Alicia Ring Megan Ritter Lindyn Roush Anne Salvato Alex Schreiner Merica Schreiner Rachel Scott Nicky Shah Tana Spears Delaney Stout Julie Thomas Kristen Tierhold Laura Updike Danielle Urso Megan Waggy Rachel Ward Devin Wiegers Kristin Winke 86 percent Percentage of SES program participants who maintained good academic standing at the University 97. 3 percent Percentage of participants who received full academic credit for courses for which they were being tutored in the spring of 2007 49. 7 percent Percentage of all SES students who entered the program in 2001 who had graduated by 2007 ASSOCIATED PRESS Lyric POLITICS Source: Statistics provided by Gretchen Heasty, SES program coordinator ObamaspokehoursbeforeAlaska Gov. Sarah Palin, McCain's running mate, was scheduled to address the Republican National Convention. Both parties are competing fiercely for the votes of women, especially those disappointed by Hillary Rodham Clinton's failure to win the Democratic nomination. Republicans "just don't get" the hardships many Ohioans are facing because of the long-running loss of manufacturing jobs. SAMANtha BALDWIN The McCain campaign said in a statement, "Our campaign has been consistent and clear: This election is about whose judgment you can trust to move America forward," and it argued Obama doesn't have that judgment. Obama and McCain are running about even in Ohio, with Obama getting 47 percent and McCain 45 percent among registered voters, according to a CNN-Opinion Research Corp. poll conducted Aug.31.Sept.2. "I disagree with John McCain on this, and I disagree with Gov. Palin on this," he said. "They think that the reason women aren't getting paid the same is because of different education" achievements. Obama is concentrating this week on Ohio. Bush narrowly carried the state in 2004 and it could prove pivotal again this year. He said McCain, Bush and other Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-III.) is introduced by Gabrielle Mearin, a single mother, at a campaign event in New Philadelphia, Ohio, Wednesday. In Ohio, Obama says Republicans'don't get it' ASSOCIATED PRESS "If you've got George Bush's track record, and John McCain voting 90 percent of the time in agreement with George Bush, then you probably don't want to talk about issues either," Obama said. "If you don't have any issues to run on, I guess you want it to be about personalities." McCain and Palin say they believe in equal pay for equal work. But they oppose Obama's efforts to overturn court rulings that allow workers no more than 180 days to file complaints alleging discriminatory pay. NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio Obama mentioned Davis' comment three times during a one-hour appearance at an outdoor forum on economic issues facing women. He used it to accuse speakers at the Republican convention in St. Paul, Minn., of avoiding talk about job losses, home foreclosures and other issues. — Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, pouncing on a top Republican aide's claim that the campaign is not about issues, said Wednesday that John McCain is trying to run away from his party's bad economic record. Obama also issued a statement expressing sympathy for Hurricane Gustav's victims in Cuba. He asked Bush "to immediately suspend restrictions on family remittances, visits and humanitarian care packages from Cuban Americans for a minimum of 90 days." Gabrielle Neavin, 24, a single mother working for minimum wage, introduced Obama in a college courtyard. Obama later said of McCain and his backers: "I don't think they are connecting with what ordinary folks, like Gabrielle, are going through every day." Obama made a rare direct reference to Palin while discussing women's efforts to be paid the same as men in similar jobs. If elected, he said, "we are going to pass equal pay for equal work." Campaigning in eastern Ohio, Obama noted that McCain campaign manager Rick Davis said the election would be decided largely on voters' perceptions of the candidates' personalities. "This election is not about issues," Davis told The Washington Post this week. "This election is about a composite view of what people take away from these candidates." Obama cited his proposals to increase the minimum wage and the earned income tax credit; to pump money into wind and solar power, clean-coal technology and biodiesel fuels; and to help subsidize health and tuition costs for many families. "It wasn't hard for me to connect" with Neavin, he said, because "I was raised by a mom in similar circumstances." Obama's mother was 18 when he was born, and she briefly relied on food stamps to support her family. BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL Tired of crowded work out facilities and waiting in line for equipment? Then break away from the Rec Center! At Lawrence Athletic Club you can purchase a membership for $24.95 a month or unlimited tanning for $19.99 a month OR Both for $32.50 a month. No enrollment fee - Some restrictions apply 3201 Mesa Way Lawrence, KS 785.842.4966 L7 1202 E. 23rd Street Lawrence,KS 785.842.4966 Lawrence Athletic Club } --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 NEWS 5A POLITICS ASSOCIATED PRESS TOMMY BAYSIDE Fomer Kansas senator and presidential candidate, Bob Dole, walks on the floor of at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday. Dole cracks jokes at RNC tribute, endorses McCain BY FRANCESCA CHAMBERS fchambers@kansan.com MINNEAPOLIS - ST. PAUL, Minn. — Bob Dole told Kansas delegates at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday that he was getting old, but that he had not lost his sense of humor. At a private tribute on his behalf, the 85-year-old joked about his sexual libido, Barack Obama's inexperience, and former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson's acting career. Dole, who is the namesake of KU's Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, was honored by Ceron, a health care information technology solutions company, for his dedication to @ health care reform in the U.S. When Dole was given his award, which a Ceron executive said was "a small token of their appreciation". Dole said, "What is this? Viagra?" Dole served in the Senate from 1969 to 1996, and was the U.S. Senate Majority Leader from 1985 to 1987. He was the Republican vice presidential candidate in the 1976 election and the party's presidential candidate in the 1996 election. "It's a slam dunk. John McCain has the experience," Dole said of the presidential election. This week he took a break from campaigning for his wife in North Carolina to attend the convention. Dole's wife, Elizabeth, is currently up for reelection to the Senate. Dole took a stab at former president and Democratic rival. Bill Clinton, during his speech while describing his role in Elizabeth's campaign. KANSAN.COM ■. Read the Kansan Convention Center blog at kansan.com/blogs. Dole told attendees he thought McCain "rolled the dice" by choosing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, but backed McCain's selection, and said Palin was a good conservative. He said everyone had problems, but unlike other people, Sarah Palin had dealt with her problems well. "But I'm not doing like Bill Clinton," he said. "I'm trying to help her." He also attacked current Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, playing on the junior senator's lack of experience. Dole said that when Obama heard about the violence in the country of Georgia, he bought a ticket to Atlanta. "I bet everyone in this room has had a problem or two, and it makes you a better person," he said. Dole's speech was not all about politics. He also took the opportunity to kid former presidential candidate Fred Thompson. Thompson, who is a good friend f Dole's. attended the tribute. "I don't really like any program but 'Law and Order', Dole said. "But what I really like is the marathons." He said Thompson sent him tapes of the show, but he did not need to watch them because he had seen every episode of the show. Dole and Thompson served in the Senate together from 1994 to 1996, when Dole retired from the Senate. Dole took Thompson under his wing, helping the new senator learn the ropes. Several Kansas and Missouri Republican politicians honored Dole at the ceremony as well, including Sen. Sam Brownback and Rep. Todd Tiddht of Kansas. "He'll always be in my leader," Thompson said in a speech. "I'll always be proud of those years." Brownback, who recently said he would not run again for his Senate seat in 2010, will address the Kansas delegation again at a breakfast today, the final day of the convention. Edited by Kelsey Hayes English debate spills onto fall ballots NATION YOU ARE SO NICE TO ME. I WOULD BE SUPER GRATUITE TO HAVE YOU JOINED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORTS. Brenda Serpes, right, holds hands with Mijael Blanco as they study during a summer history class at Benson High School in Portland, Ore. There is a ballot measure up before Oregon votes in November to limit the amount of time students can spend in ESL. ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS PORTLAND, Ore. — In a high school classroom, Xavier Chavez is trying to teach a group of restless teenagers about Manifest Destiny — the 19th century belief that the United States was divinely fated to stretch from sea to shining sea. But these students are children of immigrants, and they first have to learn English. They might soon have to learn it faster if Oregon voters approve a ballot measure in November to limit the amount of time students can spend in Englih-as a-second-language classes. The proposal, modeled after similar laws in California, Arizona and Massachusetts, is one of a handful of immigration-related ballot measures that will appear this fall on state and local ballots across the nation. "We call it the battle of the states," said William Gheen, president of the North Carolina-based group Americans for Legal Immigration. "More people have tried to get something like this on the ballot this year than ever before." A year ago, groups that wanted to crack down on illegal immigration had hoped to push the topic front-and-center in the presidential campaign. But the once-explosive issue has simmered down nationally, particularly since both major presidential candidates have endorsed a "path to citizenship" for the country's estimated 12 million illegal immigrants. Now the immigration battles in November will be fought on ballots in Oregon, Missouri and California. Chavez and his fellow teachers acknowledge that most of their students pick up colloquial English within two years, giving them enough fluency to poke fun at a teammate, answer a text message There are 64,000 non-English speakers enrolled in Oregon's public schools,the vast majority of whom are Spanish speakers.The proposal would limit high school students to two years of ESL classes, even less for voucher students. or order a slice of pizza. Faculty members worry instead about academic English — the skills that will let students succeed in advanced classes, whether they are deconstructing "Beowulf" or reciting the principles of photosynthesis. The Oregon initiative is "just a diversion to the real problems." Chavez said. "We are not looking at what English language learners need. We are just looking to take away. Let's talk about the quality of instruction." Chavez's students have mixed feelings about the proposal, partly depending on future goals. Carlos Perez, 17, took Chavez's summer history course to catch up after oversleeping and often missing his first-period class during the school year. He thought limiting ESL to just two years would be no problem for him or his friends. But Beatriz Munoz, 16, who said she wants to be a doctor or a lawyer. sharply disagreed. "For me, it is not enough, just two years," said Munoz, who is transferring to a private Catholic school in Portland with a strong academic reputation. "I am worried, what if I don't understand? I have to go to college." Long-term studies have shown that full mastery of academic English takes five to seven years, said Dr. Jim Cummins, a professor at the University of Toronto who specializes in second language acquisition and literacy development. Cummins said non-English speakers are trying to catch up to a moving target as their English-speaking classmates also improve. And complex academic language isn't something students can pick up on the streets, he said, because it's generally used only in classrooms or textbooks. But Bill Sizemore, sponsor of the Oregon measure and a longtime anti-tax activist who was the GOP's gubernatorial nominee in 1998, said the measure was intended to help immigrants, not sideline them. He said schools warehouse their students in ESL courses for longer than necessary to keep federal and state money flowing. If Oregonians approve the change, students will join the mainstream faster with the tools they need to compete, he said. Voters in Arizona approved a similar measure in 2000. Since then, there's been no reduction in the dropout rate, and no evidence that ESL students are doing any better on standardized tests, said Beth Witt, who is involved in Arizona's ESL organization. In Missouri, voters will decide whether to make English the only language of state government. POLITICS ASSOCIATED PRESS Palin accepts nomination, pleases crowd at RNC ST. PAUL, Minn. — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claimed her historic spot on the Republican ticket Wednesday night, uncorking a smiling, slashing attack on Barack Obama and vowing to help presidential candidate John McCain bring real change to Washington. Scarcely known a week ago, she drew tumultuous cheers from the Republican National Convention. "Victory in Iraq is finally in sight; he wants to forfeit," she said of Obama. "Al-Qaida terrorists still plot to inflict catastrophic harm on America; he's worried that someone won't read their rights." The 44-year-old Palin had top billing on the third night of the convention. The first woman vice presidential candidate in party history, she spoke to uncounted millions of viewers at home in her solo national debut. To the delight of the delegates, McCain strolled unexpectedly onto the convention stage after the speech and hugged his running mate. "Don't you think we made the right choice" for vice president? he said as his delegates roared their approval. It was an unspoken reference to the convention-week controversy that has greeted her, including the disclosure that her 17-year-old unmarried daughter was pregnant. The packed convention hall exploded in cheers as McCain stood with Palin and her family — including mother-to-be Bristol and the father, 18-year-old Levi Johnston. The audience also shouted in agreement at line after line delivered by the 44-year-old Alaska governor, the first woman ever named to a Republican national ticket. She had top billing at the convention on a night delegates also lined up for a noisy roll call of the states to deliver their presidential nomination to McCain. At 72, the Arizona senator is the oldest first-time nominee in history, collecting his party's top prize after pursuing it for the better part of a decade. Palin drew cheers from the moment she stepped onto the convention stage, hundreds of camera flashes reflecting off her glasses. If McCain and his campaign's high command had any doubt about her ability at the convention podium, they needn't have. With her youthful experience as a sportscaster and time spent in the governor's office, her timing was flawless, her appeal to the crowd obvious. "Our family has the same ups and downs as any other, the same challenges and the same joys," she said as the audience signaled its understanding. In her solo debut on the national stage, she traced her career from the local PTA to the governor's office, casting herself as a maverick in the McCain mold, and seemed to delight in poking fun at her critics and her ticketmate's political rivals. LIBERTY HALL 644 Mass. 749-1912 accessibility info (788) 749-1972 HAMLET 2 (P) 4:30 7:00 9:30 BRIDESHEAD REVISITED (PG13) 5:00 8:00 2 for 1 admission hall! GRE $ ^{ \mathrm{TM}} $ LSAT $ ^{ \mathrm{TM}} $ GMAT $ ^{ \mathrm{TM}} $ TEST PREPARATION That's Right on Target. KU CONTINUING EDUCATION The University of Kansas Register early! Save $100! Test preparation classes now enrolling. 090098 www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu (keyword: testprep) • 785-864-5823 ||||| Dole Institute of Politics ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Attention: KU Students Areyou interested in politics? Are you interested in politics? 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Emily Rose Sheldon and Katie Henderson ROFLCOPTER yeah, your mom said that last night! dude, not cool. we're brothers. Yeah, FRAT brothers! no man, real brothers. Now that that's settled, who wants to sleep in mommy's bed tonight? your turn tonight brother Sara Mac COURTS Akon accused of tossing fan ASSOCIATED PRESS BY JESSICA M. PASKO FISHKILL, N.Y. — Akon is headed to trial on criminal charges that he tossed a fan offstage at an upstate concert last summer. The 35-year-old singer is accused of tossing a teenager off the stage during a June 2007 concert at a minor league baseball stadium near Poughkeepsie. Another concertgoer said she suffered a concussion when the boy landed on her. Akon, whose real name is Aliaue Thiam, asked for the jury trial during a brief appearance with his lawyer in Fishkill Town Court on Wednesday. He's due back in court for trial Dec. 1 unless a deal is negotiated in the meantime. FREDERICK MORGAN He pleaded not guilty in December to misdemeanor charges of endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree harassment, a violation. Judge Harold Epstein met privately with Akon's lawyer, Andrea Zellan, and Dutchess County Assistant District Attorney Anthony Parisi before announcing the case would go to trial unless a deal is reached. ASSOCIATED PRESS "We are pleased that Judge Epstein adjourned the case to a date certain for either a trial or a negotiated resolution," Zellan said in a Hip-hop star Akon, walks out of Fishkill Town Court early Wednesday in Fishkill, N., Y. Akon, accused of stealing a teenage boy off the stage during a June 2007 concert at a minor league baseball stadium near Poughkeepsie, is due back in court Dec. 1. prepared statement. "Akon looks forward to putting this incident behind him, and in the meantime 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. 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Palin cheapens the politics of the election, the intellect of American women and the career of the very woman it supposedly elevates. In this election, identity politics — defining candidates solely by broad social categories like gender, race or religion — has arguably achieved a stranglehold on public discourse. While the Obama campaign — often the target of these discussions — has worked to move past this, the McCain campaign is putting Palin's identity as a woman above things like experience, trust and policy. It's a shot aimed to woo disgruntled Hillary Clinton supporters and generate press coverage in the wake of the Democratic National Convention. This is a shot that once again puts the gender identity discussion above the policy record of the candidates. This obvious attempt to draw in former Clinton backers, evident in Palin's acceptance speech referencing "18 million cracks" in the glass ceiling, cheapens the feminist cause and assumes political blindness in women nationwide. It assumes women supported Clinton solely for her gender and not for her accomplishments and progressive views. It assumes women will vote for Palin because she's a lady, despite her pro-life stance and McCain's abhorrent women's rights record. Finally, it is an insult to Palin for McCain to prematurely make her, a largely unqualified governor, the second woman to ever make a major party ticket. It turns what could have been a legitimate career into a political stunt and turns her name into a tactical ioke. It makes me nauseous to see how McCain, no doubt at the advice of former deputy chief of staff Karl Rove, let Palin fly like a decoy duck, cheapening the debate and his own candidacy. My greatest fear is not that this ploy will work (it won't)! It's that putting Palin in a glass elevator to the top will do nothing to help. It will actually hurt women's causes: women who struggle with lower wages, lack of healthcare and domestic and sexual violence. A vote for Palin does not mean equal pay for equal work. A vote for Palin does not mean help preventing unwanted pregnancies. A vote for Palin means politics as usual. Sara Shannon, senior in political science editorials around the nation Gay marriages should an honest answer be legally recognized Del Martin, a founding member of the gay rights movement in America, died recently at the age of 87. She is survived by her partner of 55 years and spouse since June 16, Phyllis Lyon. As a new widow, Lyon faces a difficult period of mourning. However, that she and Martin were able to experience the life of a married couple they had so long desired before death parted them must provide her with at least some amount of solace. But because marriage equality for gays and lesbians only became politically feasible recently and because Martin's health had been declining for some time, these women's ability to spend any time together as spouses was never a certainty. Thankfully, Martin was able to live long enough for her and Lyon to get married. But if California law had changed even a few months later, that never would have been possible. And not every couple is as fortunate as Martin and Lyon. Of the 50 states, only Massachusetts and California have yet granted full marriage equality to gays and lesbians. Several other states provide official legal protections for such couples, basically allowing same-sex marriage without calling it by that name. However, most states, including Iowa, do not provide any such legal protections. This must change as soon as possible. Though right-wing activist groups such as the Iowa Christian Alliance fight ferociously in their war against gay rights, an honest assessment of public opinion trends suggests that they do so quixotically. Support for gay rights, including marriage equality, has grown steadily over the years. Progress in this direction is no doubt due in significant part to increases in the general public's understanding of gays and lesbians and identification with them as ordinary people. But there is also a strong generational component to this ongoing shift. Any notion that today's young people will become less tolerant as they age is highly dubious. After growing up alongside openly gay friends, relatives, and acquaintances, Americans under 30 simply get it. They understand that homosexuality is a normal part of life, that a small percentage of people are naturally sexually attracted primarily to members of their own sex. The thought of denying such people the right to marry those they love doesn't make sense to most young people and it never will. Loving couples such as Martin and Lyon don't deserve to suffer because too many of their peers are unable to overcome their traditional prejudices. That's why granting legal recognition to gay marriages all across America is driven by what a certain 47-year-old presidential candidate calls the fierce urgency of now. Elidery gays and lesbians have done the hard work of creating a society in which people are accepted for who they are. Those fortunate enough to come of age in that society owe it to them to finish the job. The Daily lowan Sept. 27 editorial HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Send letters to opinion@kansan.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. **English:** 300+ job works The submission should include the author's name, phone number, grade, hometown. 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Easily Entertained KATIE BLANKENAU Americans perpetuate legions of stereotypes concerning that arrogant, rude, smelly and loose people: the French. As far as I know, most of them may be true: I went to Paris once, and no one was nice to me. But I recently debunked one French myth, namely that their cinema consists of long, depressing, overly "artistic" films in which nothing ever happens. My favorite was "Delicatessen," directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and set in post-apocalyptic France during a 20th century that never was. The film's glimpse golden appearance makes the picture itself as arresting as the story. The plot centers on a lonely apartment building whose tenants deal with food shortage by allowing the first-floor deli owner to lure loners into his clutches. It may sound like "Sweeney Todd," but this is cannibalism the French way; funny and fatalistic. The hilarious characters include the butcher's daughter, who loves an honest and idealistic clown intended for dinner, a depressed housewife who constructs Rube Goldberg-esque suicide machines and a band of sewer-dwelling frog people. My second foray into French film yielded "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not." Directed by Laetitia Colombani, it stars Audrey Tautou, of the popular leunet picture "Amelie." In the movie, Angelique, Tautou's character, is glowing with love for a married cardiologist. The first half of the movie seems a repetition of the old story of a younger woman's affair with a married man, then we begin to see that Angelique is more dedicated, and creative, than most lovers. All stereotypes have exceptions, and maybe I simply happened on those. Still, I could never consider any of the above films depressed works of realism in which "nothing happens." Everything happens, even the crazily unconventional. So for a taste of less mainstream fare, sample some French cinema. Sometimes even snobs have a sense of humor. Just as Angelique's efforts grow sinister, the movie abruptly rewinds, replaying the story from an opposite point of view. The second half upends the viewer's previous understanding of the plot and characters, even switching the movie's apparent genre from romance to suspense. If this sounds strange, it gets even stranger. Let's just say that only the French would make a dark comedy about erotomania. Blankenau is a Lincoln, Neb., sophomore in journalism. By far the weirdest French film When Papa is found with a knife in his back, the eight women attempt to discover his murderer. Their investigations reveal a ludicrous web of secrets including illegitimacy, multiple affairs, incest and faked paralysis. To top it all off, "8 Women" is a musical, or sort of one. The actresses deliver saccharine French pop numbers while looking directly into the camera. The film is an exercise in embarrassment that leaves the audience both fascinated and pleading, please, no, don't let them sing again. I tried, and probably the weird. est movie I've ever seen, was "8 Women," which refuses to take itself seriously. The movie, set in the 1950s, has an all-female cast, with the exception of one man whose face is never seen, and includes Gallic great Catherine Deneuve and Fanny Ardant. Deneuve and Ardant play, respectively, the wife and the sister of a rich businessman whose estrogen-ridden household includes his mother-in-law, sister-in-law, two daughters, a cook and a maid. The mystery of attraction You are hot, here is why You're Welcome MICHAEL BOBE & RYAN SYNDER MICHAEL POPE & RYAN SNYDER Ryan: Admit it. Two weeks of classes have gone by, and the only thing you remember is that the hot brunette in your history class sits three rows back, two seats to the left. You're not really sure if you're even enrolled in a history class. Pope: Unfortunately, you can't turn and stare at her for the whole 50 minutes. Apparently that's considered "creepy." Besides, you're in class with that studmuffin Matt Kleinmann, whose mere presence extends a visual tractor beam two to three miles in every direction, demanding your constant attention. It's time to improvise. **Peope:** Of course, this feeble attempt at peeking doesn't fool you, ladies. You do it too, though your subtley really isn't necessary. You could look at us all day long and we wouldn't care. We may even be looking back, just not at your face. Ryan: We all have our own methods for checking out the opposite sex. Most people use the fake back stretch, which allows for greater range of movement and enables you to contort yourself like you're in Cirque du Soleil to get that perfect view. The orthopedic back brace in 20 years will be a small price to pay. Ryan: But why do we all feel the need to take that third bathroom break mid-lecture just to get another eyeful? You don't have to pee, and everyone knew that the second time around. The answer to this long-debated question is not as simple as you may think, requiring formulaic fortitude and stupendously scientific sciences. You don't even want to know how many homeless people we had to dissect to get our information. It would be impossible to fit it all in this space. Pope: That's what she said. Ryan: Indeed. However, it is our journalistic duty to inform the public as best we can. In youth, our knowledge regarding females was primitive, consisting entirely of an upside-down calculator and the number 5318008. As we advanced in our learning, so did the algorithms. We were taught to use this standard equation to solve the mysteries of the female anatomy: (milk² + lemonade) fudge Pope: The more we learned, our bodies as well as our minds started to grow at an exponential rate greater than or equal to the gross national product of the cosine tangent. We began to devote all our time to studying a woman's slope-intercept form, eventually becoming obsessed with trying to get a piece of that warm apple $ \pi . $ The focus then shifted to applying our theorems to reality, such as finding the largest circumference possible of two circles resting on the same plane, as well as other equally important curves. Ryan: After these long years of rigorous study, we have now solved the enigma of human attraction. This scientific breakthrough of ours outshines all others, including the time we cured cancer – twice. Previous theories involving “feelings,” “love” and “lots of money” have been proven irrelevant. We are excited to be able to reveal our discovery here and put an end to all speculation. Michael Pope is a Kansas City senior in English. Ryan Snyder is a Leawood senior in English. Pope: I just hope our column isn't too long and we run out of spa— FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. 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Check out Free for All online. 8A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 TRANSPORTATION Students cram into buses, leave no room to spare Alex Bonham-Carter/ KANSAN Students crowd into a KU bus, filling the seats and aisles within a couple of stops. The bus system is currently free for all students with a valid KUID, which could account for the boost in ridership. Free bus system has twice as many riders; causes delays, changes in routes BY SACHIKO MIYAKAWA smivakawa@kansan.com smiyakawa@kansan.com Clay Westerlund arrived late for class last week because he rode a KU bus that didn't make it to campus on time. Westerlund, Lawrence junior, takes the 2nd and Michigan streets bus route to commute to campus. He said he noticed a massive increase in passengers this semester, which slowed down the bus. "It's been 10 to 15 minutes late almost every time," Westerlund said. KU on Wheels and Park & Ride have doubled their ridership this semester. The increase has created inconveniences for passengers of some routes and forced KU on Wheels and Park & Ride to modify their services. Derek Meier, Independence, Mo., sophomore and transportation coordinator senator, said KU on Wheels and Park & Ride had more than 12,000 riders per day last week. He said that last year, an average of 6.000 people rode the bus each day. Meier said the new free system and the lower price of the Park & Ride @ KANSAN.COM parking permit contributed to the increase in riders this semester. ing to help handle the overflow of passengers. Donna Hultine, director of Parking and Transit, said the office sold 500 more Park & Ride parking permits this year than last year. The office recently added another bus to Park & Ride during the morn- View a time-lapse video of campus bus ridership at kansan.com/videos KU on Wheels also modified the 2nd and Michigan streets route last week to avoid delays. Meier said the bus no longer went to GSP-Corbin Hall. Beginning Monday, bus service will start at 7 a.m., instead of 7:30 a.m. "We didn't really have a problem with this route last year", Meier said. "But we didn't take it to GSP and Corbin." Meier said the changes of the 2nd and Michigan streets route were in response to frequent complaints. He said that changes in the bus routes were rare because the causes of complaints often varied. Megan Starrett, Lester, Iowa, graduate student, stopped using the bus this semester and walked to campus instead. She used to ride the Bob Billings and Kasold bus to campus. Starrett said although the bus had been on time this year, she gave up riding it because it was too crowded. She said people sometimes couldn't get on the bus. "Last year I rode it four or five times a day," Starrett said. "It was very convenient and all seats were open." Meier said he encouraged passengers to speak to KU on Wheels if they had any concerns about buses, and that would help improve the service. — Edited by Jennifer Torline K-10 Connector exceeds capacity; riders forced to stand, feel unsafe BY BETSY CUTCLIFF bcutcliff@kansan.com The K-10 Connector's overcrowded buses are making riders feel unsafe. Alice Amrein, transporta- Alice Ann tion director for Johnson County Transit, said the buses' capacity of 83 people was being exceeded, and patrons had been forced to stand through the 45-minute ride. total and going at speeds up to 70 miles per hour on Kansas Highway 10. Amrein said the transportation department recognized the frustrations of the riders, and was working on a solution. Joe Custer, associate director of the Wheat Law Library, said he rode the K-10 Connector and didn't feel safe standing for the duration of the ride. "I've been standing several times, and usually you have to hold on with one hand because it's so crowded." JOE CUSTER Associate director of Wheat Law Library "I've been standing several times, and usually you have to hold on with one hand because it's so crowded" he said. "When people stand near the front there is no stop to them from going through the windshield if the bus suddenly stops or wrecks." While crowded buses have been an issue among students this year,riders of the K-10 Connector said it was different because of the speed and distance the bus traveled. "It's over a 20-mile trip on K-10," he said. "It's just not safe." Peter Northcott, Oiaite junior, rides the K-10 Connector and said he did not feel safe because of the amount of highway travel on the bus. The K-10 Connector shuttles riders from Johnson County Community College and the KU Edwards Campus to Lawrence, traveling more than 28 miles "We are looking at some options but they aren't really immediate," she said. "We are talking to KU to see if they could potentially help with a couple of runs, but nothing has been finalized yet." Amtrein said the amount of riders on the first day of classes was 87 percent higher than last year, from 502 riders on the first day last August to 942 riders this August. She said that the daily average ridership rose 37 percent from last year. In an online newsletter, Amrein attributed the increased ridership to the high cost of gas, and said she was working on acquiring new buses for the fleet. K-10 Connector passes, which include ten rides, cost $15. Amrein said the increased ridership also led to schedule delays, which made students late to class. Riders on Wednesday's 7:30 a.m. K-10 bus said the cost of passes made the bus appealing to them. To help with overcrowding and delays, Amrein said she was also exploring changing the locations of the bus stops to speed up the transit. Edited by Jennifer Torline SERVICE MEANS GETTING THE HEAD START YOU'VE EARNED. 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FOOTBALL 2B THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 COMMENTARY PAGE 1B Politics is one tough sport BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR smontemayor@kansan.com If the Spangles M&M mudslide commercial is not removed from my television soon, I may do strange and terrible things. I can't do anything in my house without that stupid jingle playing in the background, and I can't watch anything without seeing that Great American family fake smile their way toward obesity. A far cry from February's Super Bowl ads, indeed. Everything else is intact right now, though. Only one sport can make the Olympics an afterthought and challenge college/pro/fantasy football for sporting supremacy in the coming months: We are in the heart of Election Season. Campaign 2008 is as harsh and brutal as sports get. Gladiators may pound one another's faces into hamburger inside the Octagon every few weeks, but every day as we enter the homestretch of this election, personal attacks and fierce debates will flare up... enough damage for everyone to find themselves all torn up and bloody at the steps of their nearest Capitol building. The Star Wars-Cirque Du Soleil orgies that were the opening and closing Olympic Ceremonies met their match just weeks later as Barack Obama formally accepted the Democratic nomination for the presidency in front of 85,000 screaming supporters at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium — home of the Denver Broncos. More Americans watched Obama's address — 38.4 million, according to the Nielsen ratings — than those ceremonies. "I'M A MAMA'S BOY." — JOE MORTENSEN Flashbulbs lit up the sky before the fireworks did in a spectacle that put many past Super Bowls to shame. No longer are politics limited to one section of the newspaper only. Hell, this is the world's original game. I'm actually filling out a fantasy politics sheet right now. For a class, I am to select which states will be won by Obama or presumptive GOP nominee John McCain, and just how many electoral votes each will win. I am beginning to think I spent too much time this summer studying for fantasy football. McCain's speech tonight wraps up another week of fierce debate over Tonight, McCain is expected to speak and accept his party's nomination at the Xcel Energy Center in Minneapolis-St. Paul — the same venue that Brock Lesnar of the Ultimate Fighting Championship nearly eviscerated his opponent on Pay-Per-View. SEE MONTEMAYOR ON PAGE 4B FEARLESS JOE FROM THE HARDSCRABBLE STREETS OF THE BAY AREA TO ALL-BIG 12 LINEBACKER, JOE MORTENSEN'S STORY IS A FIGHTER'S TALE OF FAMILY, FATE AND FOOTBALL. BY RUSTIN DODD DODD@KANSAN.COM E KANSAS 8 Graphic by Drew Berqman The name is still there, painted on a dusty aluminum sign, resting awkwardly against the brick of the Clayton Valley High School gymnasium. A teenage boy, carrying a bag crammed with football pads, hurries past the sign without a glance. If he stopped and looked, he'd see Joe Mortensen's name, secure at the top. If he looked closer,hed see that Mortensen tackled 171 people in 2003,the most in Clayton Valley history. But the boy is late to summer football practice, and Herc Pardi is waiting for him around the corner. Pardi, a middle-aged man with a salt-and-pepper beard, stands in the doorway of the Clayton Valley weight room. He takes one step inside and points toward a plaque above a rusted rack of weights. "His name is up there," says Pardi, who's coached at Clayton Valley since 1978. "His name is on everything in here." The football players at Clayton Valley know the name, but not the story. They run sprints on an asphalt playground in 90-degree Northern California heat, and they know Morgenstern once played here. They know he left the Bay Area for Kansas and won the Orange Bowl, and that he'll start for No. 14 Kansas at middle linebacker against Louisiana Tech this weekend, and well, they know the name. But they don't know the story. They don't know that Mortensen's father abandoned him when he was an infant, leaving Joe's mother. Tracy, alone with two young kids. They don't know that Joe found strength in his grandpa, the man who taught him how to cuss and the only father he ever knew. They don't know that Joe's father played at Clayton Valley too, that Joe saw his father's records on the wall, that Mortensen and his father shared the same name; Joe. "Mortensen," a Clayton Valley football player says, pedaling on a stationary bike. "The guy that goes to Kansas? No, I never saw him play." 刻 酿 园 The summer heat swelters as you escape downtown Oakland and journey northeast through Contra Costa County. Miles of highway and suburban sprawl connect a community of suburbs speckled across the East Bay. Here in Pittsburg, Calif., 30 miles from Oakland and 25 minutes from the last trace of Bay Area fog, Joe Mortensen made his first memories. Here, in a smallish house in a neighborhood coated with ethnic diversity, Tracy Duncan told her kids not to play outside alone. It wasn't a bias against the neighborhood, Tracy says, just a rule of motherly instinct that she held onto when her family left Pittsburg. Still, Duncan was a single mom raising two kids, Melissa and little Joey. She found a neighborhood she could afford. And sometimes people who looked like gang members paced the streets. "They probably weren't." Tracy says. "But it was a tough neighborhood." Here, Mortensen first started to hear stories about his father. Here, Mortensen first started dreaming about football. Mortensen's father and Tracy divorced soon after Mortensen was born. His father had grown up in the same Contra Costa neighborhoods. And he had starred on the same Clayton Valley football fields. But that was all they shared. Mortensen's father was gone, and he would never be a part of his life. Mortensen would go it alone. "In some ways, he had to take care of himself," says Terry Bolender, Mortensen maternal grandmother. "He kind of waited over his mother and his sister." But Mortensen was always protective. Sometimes he'd defend his smaller friends. Sometimes the fighting got him into trouble. "Let them fight their own battles" Terry Bolender would say. He had to go it alone. But he was never alone. He had family. He had his mother. That's my stronghold, Mortensen says. Tracy, Melissa and Joe. Just the three of them. Of course, the Bolender house was just a few miles away in Concord. And Grandma Terry and Grandpa Frank's house became afternoon headquarters for Joe and Melissa. Mortensen discovered a kindred soul in grandpa Frank. He found a pal, a confidant and a father figure to look up to. Frank Bolender never missed. Not a football game. Not a baseball game. Not a graduation. His grandkids meant too much to him. Joe meant too much to him. Grade school CONCORD COBRAS GAA SOUTH FOOTBALL 51 Junior high 91 46 CVHS 46 SEE MORTENSEN ON PAGE 3B High school 5 CANTON VALLEY 5 High school FOOTBALL Bulldogs aim for second big upset of BCS conference opponent BY TAYLOR BERN therm@kansan.com tbern@kansan.com "While there was a lot of excitement, I don't think there was overwhelming joy." Dooley said. "Our players had worked hard, they were ready for the game, and they were confident going into the game." If coach Derek Dooley was surprised by Louisiana Tech's 22-14 victory over Mississippi State last week, he hasn't let anybody know about it. The Bulldogs upset victory certainly caught the eyes of college football fans across the country. Last year Mississippi State came out of the Southeastern Conference with seven victories and added an eighth in the Liberty Bowl. Conversely, Louisiana Tech won five games in the Western Athletic Conference and its only claim to fame was taking Hawaii to overtime. Despite the contrast in success, Dooley said he was trying to keep his team focused on what's ahead rather than what's behind. "If you feel too good about last week's win, then you don't prepare to win again the next week," he said. "We're playing a top-five team in scoring offense and scoring defense and if you don't come ready to play they're going to embarrass you. They've done that to a lot of non-conference opponents." In the win, Bulldog running back Patrick Jackson rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown. He caught another touchdown and kicker Brad Oestriecher scored the rest of the points with an extra point and field goals of 48, 28 and 50 yards. Oestriecher was named WAC special teams player of the week for his effort. The game was ugly, though, as the teams combined for seven turnovers. Senior quarterback Taylor Bennett — a transfer from Georgia Tech — had a rough outing, completing 14 of 40 passes with an interception. Dooley said Bennett was a "work in progress" and admired his whole team for overcoming mistakes and digging out a win. "We overcame a lot of adversity in the game, there were a lot of opportunities for us to put our head down and fold up but we kept fighting." Dooley said. The Louisiana Tech defense carried it to the fourth quarter, where Jackson ground out the clock. Cornerback Steve Howze and safeties Antonio Bryant and Deon Young each made an interception. Young's pick came deep in Louisiana Tech territory and he returned it 42 yards to mid-field. Young also recorded seven tackles and the WAC tabbed him as its defensive player of the week. Dooley said his defense was impressive, but also tipped his perfectly quaffed hair to the Kansas offense. "Instead of talking about their strengths, I think what you notice is there's no weak- SEE BULLDOGS ON PAGE 4B 5 Joe Goering/KANSAN Todd Reeding and the Jayhaws are preparing this week to play Louisiana tech on Saturday. The Bulldogs are fresh off a 2:24 victory over Mississippi State and are attempting to pull off another of a power conference for 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY TRAIL KANSAN quote of the day THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 "I if ever get bored with golf, I'm going to start over and play left-handed." Professional golfer Michelle Wie fact of the day Women's wrestling became a sport in the 2004 Olympics. www.factmonster.com Reflection of Chalmers, national championship trivia of the day Q: What sport is the most common cause of eye injuries in the U.S.? A: Baseball www.usefultrivia.comw So here's my Mario Chalmers story. You may have heard that Chalmers reportedly got busted at the NBA's annual transition program — basically rookie orientation — for smoking marijuana — reefers, as they say in that one Sublime song. So 1 figure today is as good as any for telling the Morning Brew's Mario Chalmers story. BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com It was a few days after the national championship. Just a hundred hours or so after Mario Chalmers had become immortal. I was lucky enough to be sitting just a few feet away from the Alamodome court. And I hate the saying, "time stood still," because obviously time can never stand still, and people who use such trite phrases are just poor writers who can't think of anything else to say. But I'm telling you, that for those seven seconds, those few ticks when Sherron Collins brought the ball up the court, it did. Collins moved up the court, slow at first, then faster. He moved right, torqued his body sideways and started to fall. Then time started again. Chalmers ended up with the ball, moved to his left and floated a shot, a miracle parabola heading skyward. And time stopped again. And that was it. I was 21, only a college junior, and I had seen the greatest shot in Kansas history from 35 feet away. But that's not the story. A few days later, Lawrence was trying to shift back into some form of normalcy. The Kansan was offering free editions of the Championship Kansan to anyone who wasn't able to pick up a copy the day after the game. A lanky kid walked up to The Kansan business office counter to pick up a Kansan. He had on sweats, his hat was slightly askew. He mumbled something to the person behind the counter. "Umm, I don't have my ID, but can I get a paper?" Then the kid grabbed a paper and left. Mario Chalmers needed a Kansan, too. FANTASY FOOTBALL RAMBLINGS So what's worse? Hearing people talk about their fantasy football team or actually spending two hours doing a live fantasy football draft? I did the latter the other day. And I've got to be honest, when I was done, I sat back and thought, 'I just spent two hours pondering if Donald Driver or Bernard Berrian would be a better fourth wide receiver.' I've got to admit, there's something romantic about 12 dudes sitting in a room, talking football, analyzing the Eagles' defense. But it's also a little weird. And when you're done, you feel a little empty inside. But here's what I wonder about fantasy football. How much bigger can it get? I think about the World Series of Poker, beanie babies, pogs, grunge music, all these fads from my childhood. Eventually they all faded from the top of the pop culture mountain. Don't get me wrong, fantasy football's obviously not a fad. But eventually fantasy football has to reach a tipping point. Eventually people will get tired of randomly drafting football players and keeping up with their stats, right? Right? Maybe I'm dead wrong. Maybe I just want those damn two hours back. THE MORNING BREW Indoor entertainment CITY Rudi Johnson signs with Detroit Lions Ryan Waggoner/KANSAN Students play a game of pick-up basketball Wednesday afternoon at the Student Recreation Fitness Center. Indoor recreational activities were a popular choice on Wednesday because of the indlement weather in the Lawrence area. 30 Pack -a- Rama·30 Pack -a- Rama·30 Pack -a- Rama ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Rudi Johnson, who was waived by the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, signed with the Detroit Lions. Johnson will join rookie Kevin Smith as the feature backs in Detroit's new run-oriented offense. Gameday Special Gameday Special Buy ten 30 Packs, get 10% off Only on this Thursday, Friday and Saturday ( Sept. 4-6 ) Cash sales ONLY! 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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Richard Collier was shot and critically wounded outside an apartment building early Tuesday as he and a former teammate waited for two women they had met at a nightclub, police said. Associated Press KICK THE KANSAN Pick games. Beat the Kansan staff. Get your name in the paper. This week's games: 1. Stanford at No. 15 Arizona State (predict score for tiebreaker) 2. No. 8 West Virginia at East Carolina 4. No. 12 Texas Tech at Nevada 3. Mississippi at No. 20 Wake Forest 6. No.17 South Florida at Central Florida 5. Air Force at Wyoming 7. Kent State at Iowa State 8. No. 15 BYU at Washington 9. Minnesota at Bowling Green Name: 10. 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Denver defensive back traded to Falcons ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos traded defensive back Domonique Foxworth to the Atlanta Falcons for a conditional seventh-round draft choice in 2009. The Falcons did the draft pick could be higher, based upon Foxworth's playing time. Foxworth, a fourth-year pro, became expendable when the Broncos claimed cornerback Calvin Lowry off waivers from the Tennessee Titans this week. Associated Press SPORTS 3B hopping I get football their dead whose THE UNIVERSITY'S DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 THE MORTENSEN (CONTINUED FROM 1B) Frank Bolender was a Newport, R.I., boy. A gregarious kid who grew up on the southern tip of New England. And Frank Bolender was a soldier. He came of age as Hitler's armies marched on Europe, serving his country at Gen. MacArthur's Tokyo headquarters near the end of World War II. "He was crazy about Joe," Bolender saws. So Grandpa Frank took on the role of teacher. He gave Mortensen morals, making sure he always did the right thing. He'd take him on car rides, teaching Joe new cuss words. And his grandpa gave him love. And then when Joe was 15, just beginning to become a man, Frank passed away suddenly, the victim of complications from heart surgery. Mortensen planned one more tribute. A few days later at Frank's funeral, in front of 250 people, Joe stood up and talked about his grandpa, giving tribute to the only father figure he'd ever known. "It was hard for him to lose him," Tracy says. "He was the pillar of our family." Frank Bolender had been to nearly every football game Mortensen had ever played. So when Clayton Valley played national powerhouse De La Salle, the No.1 team in the country, and Mortensen found the end zone for his first high school touchdown, he dedicated it to the man whose seat was empty. --his talent," says Matt Bolender. Mortensen's uncle. "My grandpa was my father figure." Mortensen says. Herc Pardi takes a seat in the classroom that neighbors the Clayton Valley weight room. A football play is diagrammed on the blackboard. "Joe was a mainstay," Pardi says. "He never left the field." Clayton Valley finished with a losing record in 2007. They should improve in 2008, he says. Still, he wants to talk about better days: Joe Mortensen's senior year. And from the moment Mortensen walked into Clayton Valley High School, Pardi knew he had a plaver. 2003 was the first year Clayton Valley played on Friday nights. The first year Joe Mortensen played under the lights. "He wowed people," Pardi says. He had heard the name Joe Mortensen, the athletic young kid coming up through the junior high levels. He saw him play as a freshman and knew Mortensen was a different kind of talent. And then Joe found the weight room, Pardi says. Joe's grandma had told him he was born to be a football player. And his natural talent was evident to anyone who watched him hold alpha dog status over his young counterparts. That old classroom at Clayton Valley, brimful of gritty weight racks and plaques, memtos to Clayton Valley's tradition. He found motivation inside those walls. His father had played at Clayton Valley in the early '70s, an all-league talent who set records at Clayton Valley. Mortensen saw those records, Pardi says. "And Joe definitely wanted to get above those." Armed with raw instincts and fast-twitch explosiveness, Mortensen became one of the most intimidating forces in Bay Area football. Pardi still remembers the night Mortensealmosted Clayton Valley to the sectional championship. Late fall 2003, Mortensen's senior year. Clayton Valley against Las Lomas, a game for bragging rights in Northern California. With just seconds left, Clayton Valley faced a fourth-and-twenty, trailing by a touchdown. The game was over. But Mortensen had been through two seasons to forget at Clayton Valley. If they could get him the ball, maybe he could find a crease in the defense, maybe he could find the end zone. Mortensen ran a streak up the seam of the defense, and somehow, the quarterback sneaked the ball into Mortensen's arms. Touchdown. Game tied. Clayton Valley and Los Lomas fought for three more overtimes, but Mortensen was out of miracles. He walked off the field that night as Las Lomas celebrated. "I still think about it once and awhile." Mortensen says. Bolender still thinks about those days too. "He's still kind of a folk hero in this area." Bolender says. See, the best players usually come from De La Salle, Bolender explains. The private school with the white roof, just miles from Clayton Valley. The school with money and resources and a 151-game winning streak from 1992 to 2005. "It's a whole different world," Pardi says. Mortensen wasn't part of that world. He was a public school kid, raised in Pittsburg, schooled in Clayton and Concord, son of Tracy, grandson of Frank. A kid who broke all of his father's records. "I'm a mamas boy" Mortensen says. --his talent," says Matt Bolender. Mortensen's uncle. The heartland was always the destination. Mortensen had tormented his Bay Area foes long enough. Now it was off to Nebraska. Hed play for Frank Solich. Hed conquer the Big 12. Hed be a Blackshirt. "Oh, is that your boy?" Carroll asked. Mortensen had won MVP honors at Nebraska's summer camp in 2003. He was so good at Stanford's Nike camp that USC coach Pete Carroll stopped Tracy, who was sitting in the stands. Mortensen was making a name for himself. And his father made an attempt to come back into his life. Mortensen said no. "By then, that ship had sailed," Bolender says. Grandpa Frank and Mom had given him all the father he would need. "When it's Father's Day," Tracy says, "he'll call me and wish me a happy Father's Day." So it was off to Nebraska. The next chapter. The next destination. But then things got confusing. Nebraska canned coach Frank Solich in late November 2003, and after an exhaustive search, hired Oakland Raiders' coach Bill Callahan in January. Callahan didn't want Mortensen. Didn't matter that Mortensen grew up in the heart of Raider Nation. Didn't matter that he had owned Nebraska's summer camp. Didn't matter that Palli called Callahan and said, "You're missing out on a hell of a football player." The scholarship offer was gone. It was already January and scholarship offers were drying up. He called around to other schools with little luck. "I just felt frantic" Mortensen says. "We really felt discouraged that Callanah didn't recognize Days after Nebraska reneged, Matt talked to a close friend. The friend followed Kansas football, had for years. Kansas might have some scholarships available, the friend said. ANTIOCH 25 So Matt called Kansas, spoke with a coach, sent a tape, and a week later, Mortensen was on an airplane, making his official visit. Mortensen liked the coaches,liked the Big 12 and liked the schedule. "I looked and saw that we played Nebraska," he says. But still, Kansas? "It's where you're supposed to go." Terry Bolender told her grandson. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Uncle Matt says, "Sometimes you have to look at it that fate brought Joe to Kansas." 四 四 四 Joe Mortensen nearly led his high school football team to the sectional championship in Northern California. Mortensen made 171 tackles during his senior year at Glacier Valley High School. Tracy Duncan sat in the stands of the Orange Bowl and even she couldn't believe what she was seeing. That wasn't her Joe who had just busted through the line and blocked a Virginia Tech field goal, preserving Kansas' lead. Couldn't be. That wasn't the same kid who used to bounce around her family room with an oversized football helmet. looking like a bobble head. "Oh my god," Tracy says. "We couldn't believe it." But it was. The whole family was there. Grandma Terry, aunts, uncles. Tracy's new husband Al Duncan, and of course, Melissa and Tracy, all decked out in No. 8 Mortensen jerseys. And as Tracy watched, her son was no longer the boy who left California for Kansas four years ago. That first year was hard, Tracy He was no longer the kid who called home nearly every day during his freshman year, nervous about school, looking for advice about life's troubles. admits. The college courses were demanding, he was miles away from family, and he wasn't playing football. But Mortensen had gained too much strength from his mother, learned too many lessons from his grandpa. Hed never give up. As a sophomore, Mortensen was starting, and as a junior, Mortensen flourished. Kansas coach Mark Mangino moved him to middle linebacker. He made 10 tackles. And then, he made the biggest special teams play in Kansas history. Back at the Orange Bowl, Tracy watched. Her son was now a man. "I think the miles were tough on him in the beginning," Tracy says. "But I think being so far from home allowed him to come into being himself." After the game was over and Mortensen danced on the podium, Tracy looked down toward the field. Joe was looking back. "I remember thinking, that's exactly how I felt when I had you," Tracy says. "That's the happiest moment of my boy's life." --probably hear from Mortensen today. Tracy and Al are planning on being in the stands when Kansas plays Louisiana Tech on Saturday. The name is still there, resting outside Clayton Valley High School, glistening in the mid-afternight light. A reminder of his high school records, a small hint about the life he's lived. Joe's name is at the top. His father's name is not. Pardi's team is inside the weight room. Maybe someday, one of his Eagles will break Mortensen's records. Terry Bolender is still living in Concord. She'll make sure to make the trip to Lawrence this season to see her grandson play. Just like Frank, shed never want to miss a game. "He would just be out of his mind with excitement," Terry says of her husband. Tracy is now in Oregon. She'll And Joe will be the one on the field, at the center of it all. He has six home games left at Memorial Stadium. Six more games to hurl his body all over the field, with all the determination of that little kid in the living room. And when Terry Bolender watches, she sees Mortensen's life story — all the struggle, all the sacrifice — played out on the football field. "I think it made him tougher," Bolender says. "He's tough," she says again. Because he had to be. "Protective," she says. Because he had to be. 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Lesnar, on the other hand, is an absolute terror. A freak of nature and a rising star. Yet his inexperience is a concern. In Lesnar, the UFC has a If you can't see the parallels between this and the McCain-Obama clash, maybe neither the sports page nor the front page are your thing. potential superstar, or a potential bust. On the other hand, mixed martial arts might not be the best comparison for politics — in the same manner that basketball may not be the best mirror for lacrosse. But politics has a basic concept that places it in the realm of sports In order to win, candidates must perform better on the campaign trail and collect more votes than their opponent — just as Todd Reesing and Sherron Collins are expected to put up more points than the opposition. Much is at stake in Campaign 2008, and more money than ever has been injected into this spectacle that is not limited to one stadium, but takes place everywhere in this country and round the clock. It is incredible that we consistently have two quadrennial events to seize the global spotlight. The Olympics make us watch sports most of us won't think or care about until four years later. The election will make us wear shirts or lapels with Dumbos and jackasses on them. The debate over whether Michael Phelps is the greatest Olympian ever was certainly spirited but nobody was tear-gassed or tased over it. Riot police have been stationed at each convention the last two weeks and are a telling symbol. Finally the United States has a sport with a fan base that rivals that of European soccer fan psychosis. BULLDOGS (CONTINUED FROM 1B) Edited by Kelsey Hayes nesses," he said. "They're well coached, they've got a great scheme and they have a phenomenal quarterback. When you combine all those ingredients you end up 12-1 and you win the Orange Bowl." "I don't know what the strengths are because they're all strong to me." BCS conference teams rarely travel to WAC stadiums, as Mississippi State did last week, and Dooley said he's aware of what kind of opportunity it was. This week his squad travels more than six hundred miles to play in a hostile environment, but Dooley's only trying to follow the blueprint of the WAC's most consistent program. "One victory doesn't make a program, you have to prove it over time the way Fresno State has done," he said. Fresno State's reputation is the willingness to play anybody, anytime, anywhere. That motto has led coach Pat Hill's Bulldogs to success, and now Dooley's Dawgs will try to follow suit. notes FIELDS OUT FOR LOUISIANA TECH Kansas football coach Mark Mangino said after practice on Wednesday that senior wide receiver Dexton Fields will miss Saturday's game against Louisiana Tech with an injured foot. Fields, who led Kansas with 63 catches a year ago, sustained the injury late in the first quarter of the Jayhawks 40-10 win over FIU last Saturday when he leaped up for a pass and landed awkwardly on his foot or ankle when he came back down. Mangino is hopeful that Fields will miss just the Louisiana Tech game and will be able to play in next Friday's game at South Florida. "We'll see how we handle success," Dooley said. "We haven't been here often and we'll just see if our "That's what we're hoping," Mangino said. I can tell you that there's no fracture, but he is in no way ready to play this Saturday, for sure." FRESHMAN TACKLE MAY START SATURDAY Mangino also said that redshirt freshman right tackle Jeremiah Hatch, who did not play in Saturday's victory with an undisclosed injury, has been practicing all week and will probably start against Louisiana Tech. "We feel good about what we see," Mangino said of Hatch. "We'll work him through tomorrow's practice, and if he looks sharp and is pain free, then we'll start him." Edited by Scott Toland program can handle it." MLB Yankees' season nearly over ASSOCIATED PRESS The son is about to find out what's in a name. As much fun as he's had sitting in the old man's office and answering the phone when the tabloids called, Hank Steinbrenner's vacation is over. He knows its taboo to talk about next year in New York, as evidenced by what he said last October, the day after he let his father's manager for the previous dozen seasons, Joe Torre, walk: "None of us think we can win the championship every year, but that's the goal. Period." Yet here it is, not even October, and there are precious few signs of life between the lines and zero hope of making the playoffs. Yankee way, too. Not to be outdone, Steinbrenner provided the Yankees beat writers with his assessment of the team after a loss to the Red Sox last Wednesday at home all but sealed their fate. "They sucked," he said, for once eschewing use of the royal "we" Though the body is still warm, the post-mortem has begun, because that's the There will be enough fingerpointing and personnel changes this offseason to give new meaning to the term "hot stove." A season after they scored nearly 1,000 runs, they're lucky to see 800. Alex Rodriguez, re-signed at $27 million per year to anchor the batting order for the next decade, was undone by Madonna, or nerves, or both. He's hitting less than .250 with runners in scoring position and two-thirds of his homers have come with the bases empty. He routinely gets booed, but here's a comforting thought: A-Rod is under contract until he's 42. The young pitching arms the Yankees were counting on nearly fell off. Phil Hughes and lan Kennedy are both 0-4 with ERAs nudging toward double digits. Promising outfield prospect Melky Cabrera, whose name also turned up in a few proposed deals that might have landed Johan Santana, is languishing in the minors after hitting just .242 with eight homers and 36 RBIs. Just as he had countless times with King George, general manager Brian Cashman tried to make himself the fall guy. "We're scuffling," he said, "and we're not doing a very good job of doing something about it." NFL Chiefs' Albert prepares for first game against Patriots ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. — First Branden Albert is moved from the guard position where he's comfortable to left tackle — where he's not. Then, with a vital new position to learn, he hurts his foot just five days into training camp. So instead of spending the summer learning how to play left tackle in the NFL, Kansas City's first-round lineman could only stand around and try to stay in shape. Then he finally gets clearance to practice this week, and guess who awaits him and a raft of other Chiefs rookies for their NFL debut on Sunday? None other than five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Richard Seymour and all the rest of the talented, savvy AFC champion New England Patriots. Is Albert ready? "I'm going to have to be ready." the 6-foot-5, 315-pounder said Wednesday. "I've just got to keep working hard all through the week. Hopefully, I'll be ready on Sunday." One of at least five Chiefs rookies who'll see plenty of action as huge underdogs in their first NFL game, Albert said he's not going to worry about all the practice time he missed and all the lessons he still hasn't learned. "I don't know what I'd like be if I didn't miss camp. Like I said, I've just got to perform on Sunday," he said. "It was frustrating. Who knows? That time could have helped me. But I can't get time back. So I've got to move forward and just play football." Albert played mostly guard during a three-year career at Virginia, but immediately after the Chiefs made him the 15th overall draftee last April, he learned he was moving to left tackle. "It's not that much different," he said. "It's a lot more space to cover, faster players to defend, but it's not KANSAS Jayhawk Invitational Friday, Sept. 5 Utah Valley @ Noon Oregon @ 7 PM Rock Chalk Rewards Double Points all day Friday Saturday, Sept. 6 Central Florida @ 1 PM Students Free with KU ID 800-34-HAWKS kuathletics.com volleyball '08 20 KANSAS VS. UAB Friday, Sept. 5 5:00 PM Students Free with KU ID soccer '08 Also making his debut, and no doubt presenting a tempting target, will be cornerback Brandon Flowers. Another rookie cornerback, Brandon Carr, will probably be the nickel back. 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Call 1-800-SKWI.D. 1 College Ski & Board Week BRECKENRIDGE SKI 20 Mountains & 5 Resorts for the $179 Price of 1 Breck, Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone & A Basin U.B.SKI 1-800-SKI-WILD 1-800-754-9453 k. u. u.Ski SKI-WILD 1800-754-1453 www.ubski.com 国家税务总局监制 Jayplay CONTENTS Jayplay September 4, 2008 Volume 6, Issue 3 contact 4-6 | play 7 health 8-9 | notice 10-11, 14-17 manual 18 | reviews 19-22 14 catch me if you can the lowdown on shoplifting 9 healthy and happy don't let the freshman T5 weigh you down 12 a hands-on taboo good-for-you guilty pleasure? 4 working the night away Going to work when most people sleep can put your relationship in the twilight zone. We'll tell you how to cope. 14 catch me if you can the lowdown on shoplifting 9 12a 2a 2 a hands-on taboo good-for-you guilty pleasure? Cairn Terrier Hair may not look this cute on you... Dermatology Center of Lawrence Women Face, bikini underarms, legs Men Neck,back chest Lee R. Bittenbender, M.D. V 10% Student discount on Laser Hair Removal Call for a FREE consultation 930 Iowa St. • 842-7001 V.I.P PARKING right outside your classroom door 49 CC's Scooters from $1,19900 Subsonic Scooters 629 N. 2nd Street, Levantette, NJ 785-749-0200 www.subsonicscooters.com 2 September 4,2008 CALENDAR thursday, sept. 4 Veggie Lunch. Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 11:30 a.m., all ages, FREE. Tea at Three. Kansas Union Lobby, 3 to 4 p.m., all ages, FREE, www.suaevents.com. SUA Texas Hold'em Tournament. Burge Union, Crimson Cafe. 4:30 p.m., all ages. FREE, www.suaevents.com. Sarah Buxton. KC Power and Light District, 7 p.m., 21+, FREE. Randy Rogers Band. The Granada, 8 p.m., all ages, $12. BOOYA! Art and Music Event with Baby Birds Don't Drink Milk/DJ Dr. Hi. The Jackpot, 8 p.m., 18+, $3-$5. Film: Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull. Kansas Union, Woodruff Auditorium, 8 p.m., all ages, $2, www.sueevents.com. NEON Dance Party. The Bottleneck, 10 p.m. 18+,$5. John Gibbons Presents: “Bring Back Comedy.” The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+ $3. Intronaut/Behold the Arctopus/Mouth of the Architect. Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+, $2. friday, sept. 5 FREE PLAY at The Replay. Replay Lounge, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., all ages, FREE Zona Rosa Weekend Music Series. Zona Rosa Town Square, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., all ages, FREE. Visiting artist Martha Walvoord, violin. Murphy Hall, Swarthout Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m., all ages, FREE. Signs of Life Friday Night Concerts. Signs of Life, 7:30 p.m., all ages, FREE. The Crumpletons. Abe & Jake's Landing. 8 p.m., 18+,$5. Film: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of The Crystal Skull. Kansas Union, Woodruff Auditorium, 8 p.m., all ages, $2, www.sueevents.com. Outformation. The Bottleneck, 9 p.m., 18+,$7, foryouroutformation.com. Patties, Pong and PBR. Nice Cafe. 9 p.m., all ages, FREE. Friday Nights @ Liquid. Liquid, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., 18+, $5-$8. Lymbic Systym/This Will Destoy You/Black Christmas. The Jackpot, 10 p.m., 18+, $5-$7, www.lymbic.systym.com. lymbic.systym.com Cosmic Bowling. Kansas Union, Jaybowl, 10 p.m., all ages, FREE. saturday, sept 6 Downtown Lawrence Farmers' Market. Eighth and New Hampshire Streets, 7 a.m.to 11 a.m., all ages, FREE, www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com. Lecture: "Post Conventions: What's Next in Election 2008." Kansas Union, Alderson Auditorium, 1:30 p.m., all ages, FREE. Union Pregame Party. Kansas University, West Terrace, 3:30 p.m., all ages, FREE. Red Balloon To Do 6. Downtown Lawrence, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., all ages, FREE. Mad Libby/Rex Hobart/ Delorean/Dobson Hall/The Sunshine Destroyers/The Waiting List. The Record Bar, 7 p.m., 21+,$10-$12. KC Improv Festival. Union Station, 7 p.m., all ages, $15. Film: Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull. Kansas Union, Woodruff Auditorium, 8 p.m., all ages, $2, www. suaevents.com. Ad Astra Per Aspera/ Fourth of July/Boo and Boo Too/Coat Party. The Granada, 9 p.m., all ages, $7. Pleaseeaasaur. The jackpot, 9 p.m., 18+, $10-$12, www. myspace.com/pleaseaasaur. sunday,sept 7 Kansas City Renaissance Festival. Bonnner Springs Exit 224, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., all ages, $8-$18, www.kcnfest.com. KU Symphony Symphony Orchestra. Murphy Hall, Swarthout Recital Hall, 2:30 p.m., all ages, FREE, www.symphonyku.edu. Hip Hop and Hot Wings. The Peanut, 9 p.m., 21+,$2. Sera Cahoone/What Jura Canboe/What Laura Says. The jackpot, 10 p.m., 18+, $-5-$6, www. myspace.com/seracahoe. monday,sept.8 Rural Grit Happy Hour. The Brick, 6 p.m., 21+, $3. Visiting artists Winds of Freedom. Murphy Hall, Swarthout Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m., all ages, FREE. Spencer Goertz-Giffen/ Alex Fetterman/ Bombstad/Katlyn Conroy. Gaslight Tavern, 10 p.m., 21+, $3. These Are Powers/ Coat Party/Boo and Boo Too. The Jackpot, 10 p.m., 18+, $5-$7, www. mypace.com/thearewepens. Jam. The jazzhaus, 10 p.m. 21+,$2, www.jazzhaus.com. The Spanktones Open Visiting artist Carine Gutlemer, piano. Murphy Hall, Swarthout Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m., all ages, FREE. tuesday,sept.9 Tuesday Night Folk Concerts. Signs of Life, 7:30 p.m., all ages, FREE. Tuesday Nite Swing. Kansas Union, Kansas Room, 8 p.m., all ages, FREE groups. yahoo.com/group/kuwingsociety. Melissa Etheridge. Midland Theater, 8 p.m., all ages, $50-$100. Tanner Walle/Andrew Morgan/Billy Wassung. Fatso's, 9 p.m. 21+, $5, www. tannerwalle.com. Study Abroad Fair. wednesday, sept. 10 Kansas Union, 4th Floor. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. all ages. FREE. www.studybrook.bu.edu University Forum: "Murder in the Sunflower State." Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 12 p.m., all ages, FREEIES. Chess Night. Aimee's Coffee House, 7 p.m., all ages, FREE. Election 2008 Forum. Dole Institute of Politics, 7:30 p.m., all ages, FREE, www. doleinstitute.org. Pride Night. The Granada. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., 18+, $5. venues Abe & Jake's Landing 8 E. Sixth St. (785) 841-5855 The Bottleneck The Brick 737 New Hampshire St. (785) 841-5483 1727 McGee St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 421-1634 Fatso's 1016 Massachusetts St. Lawrence (785) 865-4055 The Granada 1020 Massachusetts St. Lawrence (785) 842-1390 Midland Theater 1228 Main St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 471-9703 The Peanut 5000 Main St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 753-9499 The Record Bar 1020 Westport Rd. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 753-5207 Replay Lounge 946 Massachusetts St. Lawrence (785) 749-7676 TAYLOR editor's note Politics and waiting for Western Civ class to begin one morning when a girl blew into the classroom and sat down two rows ahead of me, a bundle of messy hair and big, clacky jewelry. I was pushing my way through Aristotle! She began babbling to a rather bored-looking male friend about a phone conversation she'd had, who she'd seen at the Underground that morning, her big Thursday night plans. Then, nonchally, as if asking the time, she inquired, "So, did you see Skeletor on campus yesterday?" At first I wondered how she could have possibly expected that this guy would have seen the exact person she was referring to out of the thousands of people swarming campus. But, as I listened, I realized she was ridiculing an extremely thin girl she'd seen the day before. With loud gestures and an even louder voice, she described just what the girl looked like—her sunken eyes and the sharp tips of her shoulder bones—and how absolutely grossed out she was by her. Then, as if on cue, an overweight girl came into the classroom and took the seat right in front of the jabbering girl, who then stopped jabbering about the thin girl, gawked at the overweight girl, and turned to her friend and made a face of disgust and contempt. Talk of weight, bodies and diet is a constant presence in our lives. It hangs in the air; at the back of our conversations, ready to serve as a point of connection, even with people we barely know. And I just sat back in awe, amazed that this obnoxious, oblivious girl had just illustrated the cultural cacophony of body expectations that has always baffled me. - Megan Hirt, editor As I sit on campus writing this, I overhear girls yammering about how much they hate their bodies as they wait for class to begin. I see a guy wearing a Hawk Football shirt that boasts "Our Coach Beat Anorexia" on the back. Navigating such confusion is difficult for anyone, but as college students, we face increased pressure regarding our appearance and feel perhaps a greater need to impress those around us. That's the other thing I'll always remember from Western Civ: Aristotle's credence that virtue lies between the extremes of excess and deficiency. Read Asher's story on page 9 about the challenges of staying healthy in college and the services the University has in place to help you out. Striking a balance is easier said than done, but many wise philosophers have hailed moderation as the key to true contentment. jayplayers Editor Megan Hirt Associate editor Sasha Roe Photo editor Jon Goering Designers Drew Bergman, Peter Soto, Becky Sullivan Contact Carly Halvorson, Matt Hirschfeld Health Asher Fusco, Susan Melgren, Raille Roth Manual Heather Melanson,Ariel Tilson Notice Matt Bechtold, Nina Libby, Sean Rosner Play Brianne Pfannenstiel, Derek Zarda Contributors Mark Arehart, Clayton Ashley, Darron Carswell, Francesca Chambers, Matthew Crooks, Miller Davis, Chris Horn, Mia Iverson, Danny Nordstrom, Abby Olcese, Amanda Sorell, Elise Stawar Creative consultant Carol Holstead Contact us jayplay08@gmail.com Jaylap The University Daily Kansan 111 Staufer-Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 Correction: Last week's Jayplay contained errors.The story "Wii Love Harry Potter" incorrectly stated that Electronic Arts had announced that the video game version of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince would be (785) 864-4810 released in July 2009. The company has not yet announced a release date. The article also incorrectly stated that EA created the Red Steel video game. EA did not make or publish Red Steel. September 4,200 3 CONTACT Sleeping off the job Students who work the night shift struggle to find time for relationships By Matt Hirschfeld mhirschfeld@kansan.com Mona Panztanga is proud. Her 12-year-old son is finally playing real basketball. Not a pick-up game or backyard fun, but actual basketball at a summer camp. Panztanga was nowhere to be seen, though. She was at home, sleeping off a night's work. Panztanga, a nontraditional student at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, has worked at CVS Pharmacy as a night shift supervisor since January. She manages, week after week, to balance 27 hours at her night job, 14 hours of work-study and 12 hours of school. She also has five children, ages 19, 17, 12, seven and six. Balancing a night job and a full academic schedule proves complicated for a lot of students, but many come to schedule their lives around a time when most people are sleeping to prepare for their day and evening work and school days. Help from her boyfriend of five years, Tommy, helps Panztanga alleviate the struggle of the limited time with her family she settles with every week. She says that she usually gets to spend personal time with Tommy only on Friday and Saturdays, but lately she has been staying in, just too tired to go out like she used to. "I get home from school, and there's just not enough time. I'm just so tired," Panz-tanga says. Lawrence psychologist Marciana Vequist says a relationship hurdle that deals with time presents a tricky situation for couples. She says couples should prioritize spending time with one another. This may require more time, energy and patience than couples who work 9 to 5. Vequist says to spend time with one another during each other's peak energy time, and try to save other activities such as homework for times when not so much energy needs to be exerted. "Peak time is also a good time for sex. And both people need to be flexible with their scheduling conflicts, not just the person who is working at night." Vequist says. Flexibility comes in the form of friends for Panztanga, who says she has friends who Photo illustration by Chance Dibben A night job puts strain on both the person burning the midnight oil and the significant other left to deal with a fatigued companion. are supportive of her job and her decision to go back to school after a 17-year absence. As president of Haskell Intertribal Cultural Club, she has the opportunity to meet supportive friends and even some in the same situation as she.She says they understand the balancing act that life becomes when working a night job. Panztanga is proud that her family has banded together behind her decision to go back to school. Some have even learned how to cook at a relatively young age, she says, which makes her more proud than any three-pointer or steal during a basketball game could. Balance is a key to surviving a night job, William Stewart-Starks. Lawrence senior, says. He works at Target as a night stocker and has worked many night jobs in recent years, and says he feels more productive, financially stable and less stressed out with the staple of a night job. Stewart-Starks usually gets off work at about 6 a.m. and sleeps until his midmorning classes start. He says he catches up on his sleep on days off and the weekend, sometimes sleeping for 12 hours straight out of sheer exhaustion. "If he's fired up when he's getting off at 6 a.m., she just waking up at 6 a.m., there you go, two people with a lot of energy and needing a place to put it," says Dr. Kuriansky, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Healthy Relationship and Generation Sex. Stewart-Starks has had a girlfriend for three and a half years. The relationship survived a year of him working 40 hours a week at night and attending class full-time. His girlfriend, Courtney Ducharme, Salina junior, is concerned with him working nights, she says, but it's an issue they have to deal with. They see each other daily, and once they get into the routine of his night schedule, their time becomes easier to balance. "It really frustrates me because I know he'll be tired for his classes and I really just want him to succeed," Ducharme says. Dr. Kuriansky says couples should appreciate that they have the separation. It makes a couple more desirous of the time they spend together. With so much technology today, Dr. Kurianski also says couples should leave little surprises for each other, such as text messages, e-mails or even things under a pillow, to remind each other that they are still thinking about one another even if not physically there. Vequist also warns that couples should not approach their relationship as a to-do list. Seeing your significant other should not be a chore to complete, she says. She has seen this happen and the result she typically sees is that the peak time gets shafted. It is typically misconstrued that the person working the night job is making more sacrifices, she says. "The person working 9 to 5 could really be putting more into it even though it's not their schedule that causes the time conflict," Vequist says. Stewart-Starks has met most of his friends through his girlfriend and the organizations he is involved in. He is also campaigning for a seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, and meets friends along the campaign trail. He says it's difficult to connect with people outside his recreational activities because of his time commitments. Couples need to recognize that situations, such as the ones Stewart-Starks and Panztanga are in. are not going to last forever, Dr. Kuriansky says. "That's the thing about college," Dr. Kuriansky says."Things change." BROOKLYN 4 September 4,2008 cg CONTACT Bitch and MOAN with Matt Hirschfeld and Bitch and MOAN with Matt Hirschfeld and Francesca Chambers Diana —Scott,freshman My girlfriend of six years is going to Rutgers University in New Jersey. We've hung out almost every day during the past six years. We are going to stay together, but how can we not grow apart when we don't see each other very much? Matt: Once, a person I was dating left town for a week-long vacation in Florida. Yes, a whole week. We were still in the honeymoon phase, so I couldn't get enough of the "quality" time we spent together. By the time the week was almost up, it felt like a month. A month of thinking and thinking and thinking about "us." When we reunited, all my previous thoughts went down the drain. We were both the same person (one a tad more begrudgingly tan), but how we communicated during the absence made the difference. We called and texted every day. I provided Facebook and Lawrence updates, and I, in return, got to hear how glamorous Florida was. Call, e-mail, text, chat, Facebook, write communicate with your girlfriend about your day, your friends and your future. I know a couple who were dating for six months and saw each other as many times as I can count on one hand. When I saw them interact, though, it was as if they had never left each other's side. And they still haven't after two years. If that's you and your girlfriend, never leave her side—even if you can't be there physically. Francesca: The distance may seem daunting, but it seems like your relationship has all the attributes needed to survive. Most people can't maintain a good relationship of any kind for six years these days. Perhaps I should be taking advice from you! It's important that you and your girlfriend keep each other in the loop about your lives and your new friends' lives. This way, you'll fit right with each other when you visit instead of feeling out of place. When I tell my boyfriend stories, I always make sure to say the name of the friend and give him a reference point—"You know, the one whose birthday was at El Mezcal""—which helps him to keep my friends straight. Talking on the phone is obvious, but underrated. I've been busy traveling across the country reporting for the Kansan the past two weeks. However, I talked to my boyfriend more during this time and felt closer to him than when I was at home.The distance worked to our advantage because we set times to talk several times a day, and we were able to sustain unusually long conversations because we were leading different lives for the first time in years. Where can I meet the ladies? —Matt, transfer junior You should also purchase a Web cam if one didn't come with your laptop. I have a friend whose boyfriend is in Iraq, and their Web cams saved their relationship because they could still "see" each other. Bitch and Moan should not be taken as a substitute for professional, expert advice. Francesca: Are you looking for a one night stand or a relationship? I am going to assume you are looking for a relationship, because the obvious places to find drunk, horny women are Brothers and The Hawk. As far as a relationship, I would suggest attending house parties thrown by friends. It's likely any girl you meet at said party is either a friend of your friend, or a friend of a friend of a friend. My point is that you will be able to find out the dirt on your potential love interest before you make a fool of yourself, waste your time or get your heart broken. Another place to meet classy women is at work. According to a 2006 study, 18 percent of people met their significant other at work and 15 percent meet them at school. Statistically speaking, you have a one in three chance of meeting someone if you work on campus—you're not going to find better odds than that! There are clearly negatives to dating a co-worker; but working together provides an environment for you to win her over with your stunning personality. Because, if you are asking us for help, I'm assuming your looks alone don't have the women throwing themselves at your feet as you walk down Jayhawk Boulevard. Matt: This may be a rhetorical question, but why are you in college? Contrary to what your professors think you think , it's to go to class. Class is an easy way to meet people while in college. Yes, you're there to learn, but why not have some fun, too? You're probably taking four to six classes, which gives you the opportunity to speak to hundreds of women. A way to show some interest in a potential date is to start some casual class conversation. Nonchalantly ask for a pen or pencil on occasion and pretty soon, your future date will be the one starting the class talk. A fine line between creepy and casual is out there, but I'll leave it to your discretion not to go too far. Yes, alcohol does provide some social lubricant, but if you're really interested in a person, wouldn't you rather remember her name the next morning and avoid the awkward name-guessing game the next time you see her? I've met some of my best friends (no significant others, though) in class. It gives you the opportunity to talk about your life without revealing too much. That's what your first date is for. Send us your sex and relationship questions at bitchandmoan@kansan.com. Free Food! Free T-Shirt! SUR Trivia & Prizes! SAA MONTEREY CITY ASSOCIATION BROWN EASTERN RESPONSIBLE CHOICES DAVID BENNETT A UNION PARK CIVIL WAR BATTLE OF THE CONFEDERATE REPUBLIC 2 16 91 KANSAS HAWKS KANSAS HAWKS MYIAWKS Saturday. September 6 $ ^{th} $ 3:30pm - 5:30pm KU STUDENT TAILGATE Come try the newest NCAA football games At Campanile Hill, Kickoff at 6pm. from EA Sports! Wear your KU Blue 》 Free Food until it runs out! Bring your KUID. September 4,2008 5 the Granada live music in lawrence kansas www.thegranada.com the granada live music in lawrence kansas • www.thegranada.com TONIGHT! RANDY ROGERS BAND w/ JOHN D HALE 8PM DOORS • GET TICKETS AT THE DOOR ★ EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT ★ $1 WELLS • $2 JAGER BOMBS DJS TACTIC BIGGEST DANCE FLOOR IN TOWN? 18 TO DANCE / 21 TO DRINK the Granada live music in lawrence kansas • www.thegranada.com TONIGHT! RANDY ROGERS BAND w/ JOHN D HALE 8PM DOORS • GET TICKETS AT THE DOOR EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT $1 WELLS • $2 JAGER BOMBS DJS TACTIC BIGGEST DANCE FLOOR IN TOWN? 18 TO DANCE / 21 TO DRINK UPTOWN THEATER 3/708 BROADWAY • KANSAS CITY MO THURSDAY OCTOBER 9 CARDINALS FEATURING: RYAN ADAMS NEAL CASAL CHRIS FEINSTEIN JON GRABOFF BRAD PEMBERTON MONDAY OCTOBER 20 LUCINDA WILLIAMS LIBERTY HALL LAWRENCE KANSAS TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16 AVETT BROTHERS W/ JUSTIN GORDON FRIDAY OCTOBER 24 YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND FRIDAY OCTOBER 31 OZOMATLI & CHALI 2NA CITIZEN COPE TUESDAY OCTOBER 7th THE MIDLAND • KCMO The Bottleneck 737 Mass St • Lawrence Ks THURSDAY: NEON DANCE PARTY Lawrence's longest running dance party. Come get sweaty on the dance floor Friday September 5 Outformation Saturday September 6 New Franklin Panthers PARKER UPTOWN THEATER 3701 BRADWAY • KANSAS CITY MO THURSDAY OCTOBER 9 CARDINALS FEATURING RYAN ADAMS NEAL CASAL CHRIS FEINSTEIN JON GRABOFF BRAD PEMBERTON UPTOWN THEATER 3700 BROADWAY • KANSAS CITY MD THURSDAY OCTOBER 9 CARDINALS FEATURING: RYAN ADAMS NEAL CASAL CHRIS FEINSTEIN JON GRABOFF BRAD PEMBERTON MONDAY OCTOBER 20 LUCINDA WILLIAMS MONDAY OCTOBER 20 LUCINDA WILLIAMS LIBERTY HALL LAWRENCE KANSAS TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16 AVETT BROTHERS W/ JUSTIN GORDON FRIDAY OCTOBER 24 YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND FRIDAY OCTOBER 31 OZOMATLI & CHALI 2NA THURSDAY: NEON DANCE PARTY Lawrence's longest running dance party. Come get sweaty on the dance floor w/ DJ's Konsept and Cruz 18 to enter, 21 to drink Saturday September 6 New Franklin Panthers 1950 DA EVERY TUESDAY IS $1.50 (just about) EVERYTHING five questions By Carly Halverson What were your favorite cartoons as a kid? Who made a better Joker: Jack Nicholson or Heath Ledger? What was your first car? Where do you see yourself in 10 years? What would you do if you were attacked by a bear? . Brandon Phillips Singer and guitarist for the Architects CONTACT My favorite cartoons were always Looney Toons, specifically Foghorn Leghorn and Daffy Duck. I haven't seen Ledger's performance, so I respectfully decline to submit an answer at this time. It was a 1989 Honda Accord. I hope to be doing a lot more fishing and to actually have a savings account. I would focus my attack on the eyes—as they are an expressway to the brain—and would set my inner-seamstress to work designing a stylish bearskin parka. Hopefully I would also set aside the bottle of Worcestershire sauce I keep in my pocket for browning bear meat over campfires. Jill Aspleaf Overland Park junior Definitely Scooby Doo and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Both were pretty good, so it's a hard decision, but I'd say Heath Ledger. I believed him more as the Joker. I hope not in Lawrence. Maybe being a lawyer. I would run as fast as I could. Maybe I could gouge its eyes out. A 1989 Buick Century. HOW WE MET Wedding bells weren't the only thing David and Kate Hauber heard when they first laid eyes on each other 36 years ago. Kate says she remembers the blazing hot August weather as the clouds were coming in and the tornado siren was sounding across campus. Kate and David, both freshmen at the time, stood on the entrance steps of Ellsworth Hall to watch for any imminent tornados. Hailing from New Jersey, David had never witnessed tornado weather before. This sparked conversation between him and Kate, a Their son Michael now attends the University, and, who knows, maybe the next weather-related disaster Lawrence experiences will help him strike up some true love of his own. Kansas native, and less than a year later; the two tied the knot. Matt Hirschfeld A Contributed photos Left: Kate and David shortly after their wedding on May 17, 1973. Above: The couple after Gov. Kathleen Sebelius appointed David 10th District Court Judge in June. 6 September 4,2008 --- PLAY Out and about What's your favorite way to exercise in Lawrence? Bernie Sanders I'm just starting the Swim Club. I like swimming because it's really low-impact, but it's still a great workout. —Kellie Fogg, El Dorado freshman I'm in the marching band, so we march around a lot. I'm not really sure if that counts as exercise, though. —Matthew Schapbaugh, Shawnee Mission freshman T 100 When I'm here, I like to do some running around town. I run on campus by the stadium because I like to do the hills. —José Gill, Overland Park senior THIS WEEKEND: The KC Improv Festival I like to go to the Rec Center and hit the treadmill. I live close to the lake, so I ride my bike up to the lake and back. I also like to take my roommate's dog for a walk. —Kelly Simpson, Lenexa junior Tickets are $20 for the public and $15 for students and groups of 10 or more. Are those lame science jokes your professor makes at 8 a.m. not exactly tickling your funny bone? Then head to the H&R Block City Stage at Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd. in Kansas City, Mo., for the KC Improv Festival to see how comedy is really done. The first weekend of the festival showcases national comedians like Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock star Jason Sudeikis and 30 Rock writer Kay Cannon. And if watching the show isn't enough, for $50, improv enthusiasts can work with the comedians and nationally recognized teachers in Saturday workshops like "Multiple Personalities" and "Physical Comedy." Local improv acts will take the stage September 12 through 14. Visit www.kcimprov.com for more information and to order your tickets. —Brianne Pfannenstiel Farida A. Hassan VIRGINIA HARRIS I usually like to go running near my apartment. I get to listen to my iPod and be alone. It's peaceful. Beth Charlton, Kansas City, Mo, junior --- Comedian and Overland Park native Jason Sudekis will be bringin' the laughs at the KC Improv Festival this weekend. 8 KciF THE KC IMPROV FESTIVAL —Brianne Pfannenstiel —Ryadh Alkhareif, Saudi Arabia freshman I like to play tennis out by my house at the University courts or the ones at 19th and Louisiana. I like to walk on campus because I like the ambiance. It's good to see people. Jeremy Steeley, Tula, Okla., senior TROLLING ON A HIGH ROAD I am sorry to notify you that I have passed away. I usually go to the Rec Center and do the elliptical machines. I run down there to warm up, work out and run back. —Amy Gairns, Leawood freshman INSTITUTION NOI DIEN DE 4 MARZO 2015 FREE tickets for 100 KU students! Wallet empty? No worries! Bring this ad to an KU campus ticket office* to receive 1 FREE ticket to either... d to any s ket Laurie Anderson's HOMELAND Friday, Sept. 12 [Image of a woman singing into a microphone] A conceptual sonic tapestry of spoken word, music and technology - *Valid for one fee ticket to either Laurie Anderson OR Erissemble Gallier, Redeem at the Lakeset SUA or another location. UAT at time of purchase. Expires Tues., Sept. 9 at p.m. Not valid on previously purchased tickets Ensemble Galilei with NPR's Neal Conan Saturday, Sept. 13 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LME! A journey of discovery with images from the National Geographic archive Lied Center of Kansas lied.ku.edu 785-864-2787 September 4,2008 7 BIGGEST PARTY IN LAWRENCE Friday @ 9 18 to dance 21 to drink $3 BACARDS $2 JAGER BOMBS ABE & JAKE'S LANDING 8 EAST SIXTH STREET • LAWRENCE, KS 841-5855 • ABEJAKES.COM HEALTH Good for you Bad for you It's colorful, it's endorsed by Kelly Clarkson, 50 Cent and LeBron James, and you can't walk down Jayhawk Boulevard without seeing at least a few students sipping from bottles of it. vitamin water It's Vitamin Water—but it's not as healthy as its name suggests. Sure,Vitamin Water has vitamins (most of the 15 varieties are heavy on vitamins B and C), but it also has nearly as much sugar as soda does. Each 20-ounce bottle contains 32.5 grams of crystalline fructose, which is the equivalent of about two tablespoons of sugar. That sugar adds up to 150 calories per bottle. "Most people don't need to drink the extra calories in Vitamin Water," says Staci Hendrickson, Healthy Balance, Inc. nutritionist. "If it's a case of someone not liking the taste of water, there are other options, like a slice of lemon or lime or some Crystal Light that would have the same taste without all of the added sugar." As for the vitamins, Hendrickson says most Americans don't need extra vitamin B or C. In the case of a vitamin deficiency, she suggests supplementation by way of multivitamin pills. Vitamin Water might seem en vogue and nutritious, but its empty calories aren't worth its minimal benefits. VERDICT: BAD FOR YOU —Asher Fusco I'm sure you've done it at least a couple times. Maybe you had to do it during class or at a wedding. It may be polite, but in the long run, holding in your sneezes just might not be worth it. vitaminwater vitaminwater vitaminwater vitaminwater vitaminwater vitaminwater vitaminwater vitaminwater vitaminwater vitaminwater holding in your sneeze Patty Quinlan, registered nurse and nursing supervisor at Watkins Memorial Health Center, says when people sneeze, debris fly out of their noses at about 100 feet per second. That's a lot of pressure. Quinlan says holding in that much pressure could cause a blood vessel to rupture in the eye, head, neck or chest regions. When a person sneezes, he or she expels pollen, dust, bacteria and any other allergens that have collected in the nose. This normally wouldn't happen to a person in good health, but Quinlan says another more common risk of holding in a sneeze is that it pushes bacteria back into the ear region, which can cause infection. In extreme cases, the eardrum could even rupture. Quinlan says the best way to sneeze sanitarily is to let it out in your shirt collar. She says to lift it over your nose and that your shirt will contain the germs and won't be in an area you'll likely spread them to others. If you prefer not to get your clothing involved, try to sneeze into the crease of your elbow. If all else fails and you have to sneeze into your hands, just make sure to wash them as soon as possible. So the next time you feel that little tickle coming on, just go ahead and let it out. VERDICT: BAD FOR YOU -Realle Roth el that om- o T: OR 8 September 4,2008 HEALTH Adventures in on-campus fitness Going to college doesn't have to mean gaining weight By Asher Fusco afusco@kansan.com Spencer Evans takes a bite of his cheeseburger, chews, swallows and offers a slight smile. "I want to stay healthy." Evans says. "But usually I don't." The Overland Park junior, a transfer student in his first semester at the University, doesn't care about how much fat each french fry carries or how many calories are hidden in his soda—and he isn't alone. Unhealthy weight gain during the first year of college is a common phenomenon. Many students arrive on campus worry-free, only to find themselves packing on pounds as the semester rolls along. Making the adjustment Britney Williams-Bey helped her Kansas City-Piper high school track squad to a third-place finish in the 4-by-400 meter relay at last spring's state championship meet. Now a KU freshman, Williams-Bey doesn't run track. She lives on campus in GSP Hall, where she says the food is "different" than it was at home. Like Williams-Bey, many students participate in sports in high school but quit after graduation. Losing the running that comes along with track or basketball practice might not seem like such a bad thing to some, but reducing exercise can cause students to consume more calories than they burn each day. That caloric surplus, added to the fact that students age 18 to 22 can experience a slowed metabolism that comes along with adulthood, leads to weight gain. According to a 2003 Cornell University study, college freshmen gain weight at 11 times the expected rate of an average 18 year old. "Some people come to school when they're 18 or 19 and they've pretty much reached their full growth potential," says Amber Long, KU Recreation Services fitness coordinator. "Before, we could take in all these calories when our bodies were growing and changing. Now, our bodies are starting to plateau off and we don't need as many calories or we need to up our physical activity." Adding up the pounds Jimmy Lemos' T-shirt isn't tight around his midriff or tearing at the seams. The Shawnee sophomore says he hasn't changed much since becoming a college student one year ago. His alcohol intake has increased since high school, but he makes an effort to stay fit. Lemos slowly eats his way through a wrap from Brellas as he details his workout routine:"Running and some weightlifting." According to a 2006 study at the University of Guelph, a Canadian school, college freshmen usually gain about five to seven pounds in their first year away from home.The feared Freshman 15 might actually be more like the Freshman 5, but KU Student Health Services dietitian Ann Chapman says most students shouldn't stand for any college-induced weight gain. "If you come to the University at a healthy weight, even putting on five to seven is not a good idea." Chapman says. "Another way to think about it is if you gain five to seven each year; that's 25 pounds in four years. I have students who make appointments as juniors, seniors or graduate students who have steadily gained weight during their tenure at school!" Solving the problem Riley Hampton grimaces at the mention of the freshman 15. As she leaves the Student Recreation Fitness Center following a mid-morning elliptical machine workout, the Wichita freshman says she doesn't think staying in shape at KU will be a problem. "I actually haven't eaten as much since I've moved here," Hampton says. "There's too much going on." With classes, jobs and social appointments to tend to, students often find meals in places Chapman says they shouldn't: on-campus fast food establishments such as Pizza Hut or Chick-Fil-A. Long says external stressors can lead to comfort foods or unhealthy behaviors such as smoking o excessive drinking. "In high school, we had to go to gym class. We had that to relieve stress." Long says. "Now, if we don't make that conscious effort, stress starts to pile up." There are several on-campus outlets for students facing stress or who have questions concerning nutrition and fitness. The Student Recreation Fitness Center offers KU Fit, a program that includes more than 40 group fitness classes each week, ranging from kickboxing to yoga. Chapman meets with students by appointment at Watkins Memorial Health Center to discuss eating habits and nutrition. TIPSTOTIP THE SCALE IN YOUR FAVOR Keeping fit on-the-go Nutrition and exercise advice from dietitian Ann Chapman and fitness coordinator Amber Long. Instead of heading for the vending machine for a Coke or some candy, try these quick and easy snacks: • Light yogurt (100 calories, 0g fat) • 14 walnut halves (190 calories, 18g fat) • I serving Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal (200 calories, 1g fat) • ½ cup dried apricots (150 calories, 0g fat) • Peanut butter and banana sandwich (330 calories 17g fat) • V8 vegetable juice (70 calories, 0g fat) Substitute these healthy alternatives for some unhealthy on-campus foods: * Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal (200 calories, 1g fat) instead of Nacho Cheese Doritos (250 calories, 13g fat) - Peanut butter and banana sandwich (330 calories, 17g fat) instead of Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich and fries (760 calories, 33g fat) * Special K Protein Meal Bar (190 calories, 5g fat) instead of Snickers Bar (266 calories, 11g fat) In addition to free options such as basketball, cardio, resistance training and racquetball, KU Recreation Services also offers group fitness classes. New classes for fall 2008 include Turbo Kick, BOSU Head to the Rec n' Glide, Friday Free for All, and Step n' Strength. Ditch the car! Walk to class KU "It's a great thing to be able to walk to and from campus. Long says "it's an extra mile in your day and it's a lot more physical activity." Eat better. "Better Bites," that is Items at on-campus dining halls and retail locations marked with a green "Better Bites" symbol are healthier alternatives endorsed by the American Heart Association. They typically contain less fat and fewer calories than other dishes. Illustration by Catherine Coquillette September 4,2008 9 HEALTH Challenging the cash cow Though healthier for cow and human, the switch to grass-fed beef is a painful lesson in economics By Lauren Keith lkeith@kansan.com No. 68 isn't lazy, but she hasn't done much today but eat Grass stems hang from her slowly-chewing mouth, and she seems irritated that the humans have disturbed her in the middle of her all-you-can-eat special. As the sun sets on her prairie buffet in Lenexa, this black Angus cow's time on the open land may be drawing to a close. Joanne Preston, the owner of No. 68 and 74 other cattle, takes some of her cattle to auction, where they are purchased and sent to a feedlot. So far, the cattle have munched mostly on grass for the majority of their lives, but once they hit the feedlot gates, their diet will be switched to a steady routine of corn. Preston says she feeds her cattle grain in the winter to help them survive the cold, but the feedlot's high doses of grain these cattle may soon receive is unnatural—unnaturally by nature, but necessary for Americans' demand for a 24/7 supply of beef. Most cattle start as grass-fed, even if they end up as grain-fed. "The grain gives the cattle the extra energy they need in the winter;" Joanne Preston says."But they get good grass all through the summer." Economics have ensured a steady supply of grain-fed beef in the United States through corn subsidies and a seemingly insatiable appetite for hamburgers, even though grain prices have increased. However, some farmers have seen the benefit—but unfortunately, usually not monetarily—of keeping cattle grass-fed their entire lives. Thanks to federal corn subsidies, the price of corn is about 75 cents less than the cost to grow it. Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore's Dilemma, writes that because of this, the U.S. Department of Agriculture helps farmers easily dispose of their surplus corn by having animals convert as much of it as possible into protein for people to eat. Grass-fed calves usually don't need antibiotics, but after switching to a diet of corn, Pollan says they become prone to sickness. "The shift to a 'hot ration' of grain can so disturb the cow's digestive process that it can kill the animal if not managed carefully and accompanied by antibiotics." Pollan writes in his article "Power Steer" But as the demand for beef increased after World War II, the then-fledgling beef industry found a powerful tool in corn. "Compared with grass or hay, corn is a compact and portable foodstuff, making it possible to feed tens of thousands of animals on small plots of land," Pollan writes. "Without cheap corn, the modern urbanization of livestock would probably never have occurred." And neither would have McDonald's. "Farmers would optimize grass production to sell cattle at the end of the fall," says Larry Hollis, a specialist in cattle health at Kansas State University. "That used to be the way it was sold in the olden days, but that's not how McDonald's operates. They sell hamburgers 365 days a year." Local farmer Joyce Williams raises grass- fed cattle, but, at first, not because she saw the potential negative effects of feeding cattle grain. "We have never fed them grain because we never realized that they needed it," Williams says. "The cattle looked healthy and tasted good, so why did they need grain?" Williams, co-owner of MJ Ranch in Lawrence, says the business has never made a lot of money from its grass-fed beef. "The market is all about dollar signs," Williams says. "But it's not the right thing to do for the animals." However, market demands have changed in recent years, and more consumers look for grass-fed beef. Williams says the ranch has had a lot of visitors recently. "People come to us and see that what we're doing is what we say we are doing," she says. MJ Ranch has already sold out of its grass-fed beef for the year, the first time this has happened so early in the season. Hollis estimates that about 5 percent of cattle consumed in the United States are entirely grass-fed,but says this niche market is developing. However, for some farmers,the cost of having more land for grass-fed cattle is far more expensive than spending more money on pricier feed. "You have to own a lot of grass or buy a lot of feed," Hollis says. "Feed cost is extremely high, and it has affected the price of owning grazing land. This is driving up the price of grass-fed cattle because we are growing less corn." In the end, it boils down to an economic showdown. But the consumer seems to gradually be accepting a cow like No. 68. one that is slower grown but more naturally raised. Grass-fed facts - A study by Cornell University found that grass-fed animals have about 300 times less E. coli than their grain-fed counterparts. - Feedlot cattle are typically fed corn, soy and other types of feed that can include "by-product feedstuff" - Corn is a high-energy food that decreased the time needed to fatten cattle for beef production. - A proposal to end the use of cow blood, restaurant scraps and poultry fecal matter as feed for cattle has yet to be implemented. - U.S. regulations only partially prohibit animal by-products in cattle feed, but by-products from cattle can still be legally fed to pets or other livestock. Photographed by Brian Beckman Cows graze on Joanne Preston's ranch in Len- exa. The adoption of a grass-fed beef produc- tion system would dramatically increase the amount of land needed to raise beef. 10 September 4,2008 2014.12.15 8:30 NOTICE TOMORROW'S NEWS A2B Light Electric Vehicle So you're sick of sky-high gas prices, and you've decided to make some changes in your life. This year, instead of driving to school, you're going to ride a bicycle. It costs nothing to ride, and you even get a bit of exercise in the process. But, on your first trip to class, you encounter a few complications: They're called hills, and our campus just happens to be perched on top of a giant one. You get to class panting and sweaty, and all of a PARIS sudden that bicycle doesn't seem like such a great idea. Lucky for you, the people at Ultra Motor have people like you in mind. Starting in August, the company began distributing the A2B, a bicycle equipped with a rechargeable electric motor. Even if you don't feel like pedaling, the A2B can carry its riders 20 miles at a cruising speed of 20 mph. Amy Robinson, vice president of marketing at Ultra Motor, says the company developed the A2B because it saw a need for a commuter bicycle that didn't require a license like most mopeds and scooters do. The convenience doesn't come without a price, though. The A2B will set you back $2,599, though Ultra Motor says it's still cheaper than using fossil fuel to get around. You can find the A2B at Cycle Works, 2121 Kasold Drive. For more information on the A2B, check out Ultra Motor's Web site, www.ultramotor.com. —Sean Rosner WESCOEWIT Guy 1: That girl was wearing the same shorts yesterday. Guy 2: How do you know that? Guy 1: Because I was checking out her ass yesterday, too. Guy: You guys are so social, putting on your headphones. Girl: I can listen to music and talk at the same time. Guy: You can't even chew gum and talk at the same time. **Guy:** What is that girl wearing? **Girl:** I think she's going for Pocahontas- chic. Guy: I have class in 30 minutes. It sucks. But after that, I get to go home and smoke weed all day. **Guy 1:** (leaving a group of friends) Well. I have to go take a shit. **Guy 2:** Alright, later. **White Owl:** (to guy in maroon shorts) Who do you cheer for, OU or KU? **Guy:** OU, baby! **White Owl:** OU? Oh, you ho! White Owl:OU? Oh,you ho! **Guy:** Dude, I gotta find somewhere to throw up at. Girl 1: Where are you tailgating on Saturday? Girl 2: Everywhere. Guy: ...And the guy's about to get his head ripped off! Guy: Two praying mantis are mating outside the window. Girl: Ew! Girl: (to friend) Yeah, I just got this phone. I don't understand why the alarm clock is in the "fun applications" section. Guy: (to random group of people) Hey...yeah, um..I'm supposed to invite everyone I see to a trampoline party tonight. 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Still, I felt out about this outweighed the about it. There are misconceptions and related to masturbation not to talk about it. Myth #1: M Myths, misconceptions and a bit of the history of masturbation By Kyle Gray editor@kansan.com Myth #1: Masturbation new taboo Masterthought as The tha Pr t a th Nile the mas views who also see existe long ac The more I delved into the topic, the fewer people I could find who would talk to me about it. Professionals as well as students reacted in one of two ways: blush, giggle and decline, or sneer, scoff and reprimand me for asking such personal questions. Still, I felt the benefits of getting the facts out about this supposedly dirty deed greatly outweighed the embarrassment of talking about it. There are so many myths, misconceptions and medical marvels related to masturbation that it felt sillier not to talk about it. The negative views toward those who masturbate also seem to have existed just as long as the act itself. While Egyptians attributed the forming of their lands to their gods masturbating, the Egyptian Book of the Dead included masturbation on a list of acts man should avoid in order to live a longer life. Other acts that made the list included stealing food, having sex with a married woman, fornication and eavesdropping. Ancient Greeks and Romans were more accepting of the act, but also saw it as the inferior form of fornication and made a joke of it in their literature and in everyday society. The fourth-century cynic Diogenes would masturbate in public, claiming that it was simply the natural consequence of an erection. Early Judeo-Christian belief held that the act of masturbation made man unclean, but masturbation was excusable if you cleaned yourself afterward. The centuries surrounding the birth of Jesus, however, wrought many schools of thought that would begin the negative view of any sexual act for any purpose other than procreation. On top of this, the Greek Hippocrates and Roman Galen began to associate excessive sexual activity with medical problems. They marked masturbation as an activity that led to aging, venereal disease and insanity. They also believed that the testosterone that changed boy to man was the semen itself, and they therefore discouraged boys from masturbating by saying it would bar them from becoming men. Myth #2:Will I Go Blind? Most masturbation myths center on the hazards of masturbation. If I masturbate too much I'll go blind, get hairy palms, become depressed, sterile, mess something up or begin to lose my sex drive. Chronic masturbators, rest easy: None of these is true. The only biological problems caused by masturbation are chafing, irritation and physiological strain. When looking at the hazards of masturbation, the question should be "How?" rather than "How much?" The problem that has sent most people to the hospital is what they insert inside them, or what men insert their penises into. I spoke to one doctor who told me the story of a woman who had reported problems of odor and discoloration. After an examination, a large chunk of summer sausage was found in the upper area of her vagina, lodged a whole two weeks after she had used 12 September 4,2008 the object to masturbate with. He also reported a man who came in with discomfort. After an X-ray, the doctor found a 14-inch cucumber in his rectum. The man stuck by his story, however, saying that he had slipped and fell while unloading groceries. Another hazard of masturbation is more of a psychological problem. Studies have shown that masturbating too often and fantasizing about a certain person while you masturbate—especially someone in your day-to-day life—can lead to obsession and sometimes depression. Myth #3: Men Masturbate Much More Than Women Recent studies do prove that men masturbate more than women, but men don't do it A LOT more than women. Sex researcher Alfred Kinsey did a decade of research that would begin breaking down many of society's misconceptions.The idea in the 1940s and 1950s was that women didn't masturbate, except those who were whores and non-Christians. When Kinsey's study came out and showed that 62 percent of women admitted to masturbating,many people were outraged. The margin has narrowed. In 1993, study group Janus and Janus found that 95 percent of men and 89 percent of women said they masturbate. "I lose a lot of respect for girls who say they don't ever masturbate," says Reba, a young woman who asked that her full name be kept private. "Its cool for guys to joke about it and talk about all the dirty details, but when women talk about it, it's weird." The Medical Benefits In the past century, doctors have been studying the possible positive effects of masturbation. Researchers Staats and Hekmat tested the effects of masturbation on general pain. They had several students place their hands in ice water but asked half of them to have sexual fantasies they might have during masturbation.The study showed that the students who were fantasizing could keep their hands in the ice water much longer than the other students. Performance artist Bob Flanagan, who suffers from cystic fibrosis, says he'd suffered his whole life from the disease until he discovered that he felt relieved from his pain when he masturbated and for several hours after. Other test subjects for the researchers Couch and Bearss found that masturbation helped their headaches subside. The research was done mainly with women: Nearly half of the women who masturbated while they had a headache said it was gone after they finished. Others said it at least alleviated the ache. Martha Cornog, author of The Big Book of Masturbation, says she hopes high schools and universities become more willing to talk about the subject, as she says it opens up conversation about the dangerous aspects of sex, and also gets people to own their sexuality earlier in life. Most importantly, however, it starts to move this subject out of the realm of taboo. "Once we do that." Cornog says, "We won't be looked at like rapists, weirdos and oversexed demons when we bring it up." Masturbation slang from comedian George Carlin The late Carlin once said, "If God had intended us not to masturbate, He would've made our arms shorter." Here's a sampling of Carlin-created slang for doing the nasty with yourself. Buff the banana Bop the baloney Butter the corn Clean your rifle Crown the king Fist your mister Five against one Gallop the antelop Flute solo Fondle the fig Jackhammer Jazz yourself Manipulate the mango Manual override One man show Paint the pickle Pull your taffy Pump the python Ride the Great White Shine your pole Sling the jelly Stroke your poker Tenderize the meat The five-knuckle shuffle Tweak your twinkie Wax the carrot Wonk your conker Wrestle the eel Egyptians believed the gods Ra and Ptoh created the world with their masturbation. September 4,2008 13 NOTICE Catch me if you can Jayhawks Photo illustration by Michelle Sprehe The motivation behind shiopting can be more than simply a desire to get stuff (for free, Shoplifting, for some), is a means of dealing with stressful circumstances. Students tell what motivates them to shoplift By Rebekah Scaperlanda rscaperlanda@kansan.com "It's a really cheap way to get a pick-me-up," Alison says. "I'm not sure why, but I feel such a sensation when I walk out of the store and take a look at all my new, free goods—a nice present to myself to make the day a little brighter." On an average day at the mall, Alison browses through jewelry at Dillard's with her friends. She casually tries on necklaces and bracelets, and then she spots them: the perfect pair of earrings. Without hesitation, Alison lowers the earrings into her purse. She takes the earrings off the plastic holder one at a time and lets them fall into her purse. All the while she is cool, calm and still chatting with her friends. The reasons behind shoplifting vary. Peer pressure, boredom and being unable to afford the item are common excuses. Peter Berlin, NASP founder, says shoplifting is just another way people cope with stressful life circumstances. He says it's similar to overeating, drugs, drinking and gambling. Alison may not know why she needs this pick-me-up, but a study in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry tried to answer that question. The study found depression to be a common psychiatric disorder associated with shoplift- Nothing happens. No employee comes to reprimand her, no mall rent-a-cop races to handcuff her; and she proceeds to do the same with another pair of earrings, this time encouraging a friend to try it, too. "I shoplifted a lot in high school. It was just the thing to do," says Alison, senior. "No one I know ever got caught. I still do it sometimes just for fun. Or maybe I'm out of money for the month. But mostly it's just a rush seeing if you can get away with it." Does this story sound familiar? According to the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention (NASP), more than $35 million worth of goods are stolen from retailers in America every day. This adds up to more than $13 billion worth of goods each year. So what's behind the desire to shoplift? ing.The article says a person may continue to shoplift in response to a fulfillment of a psychological need. Shoplifting also allows a person to get this rush without risking a lot. ADT Security Services says the No. 1 reason for shoplifting is that it is easy and there's little or no risk involved. NASP statistics say shoplifters are caught an average of once every 48 times they steal, and are then turned over to the police only 50 percent of the time. Another reason why people shoplift is the "get something for nothing" mentality. Others convince themselves they are outsmarting big corporations and getting a discount they deserve. "I would never take anything from an individual or even a local shop," says Matt, 2007 graduate, who, however, says he had no problem taking things from the store where he worked. "The stealing was widespread. Everybody did it for ourselves and we all gave our friends the hookup." The U.S. Department of Justice reports that employee theft is increasing 15 percent every year. Employees have easier access to goods and often are not closely monitored.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce found that up to 75 percent of all employees steal at least once, though some, like Matt, come to regret the decision to shoplift. "I was simply making excuses for why it was okay. It's a large corporation, I make a shitty salary, everybody does it," Matt says. "I did it so casually that I simply started to blur the line of what was right. I just wasn't thinking correctly." While Matt discovered his disdain for shoplifting only after trying it out, others have an innate disapproval of stealing. Adria Jerkovich, 2008 graduate, says even when she is given more change than she's supposed to receive, she always gives the extra money back. 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Sign up now for September Classes! 14 After September 4,2008 NOTICE Question Answer with Matt Taylor of Motion City Soundtrack Motion City Soundtrack just completed a three-week stint on the Warped Tour.The band's 2007 album Even If It Kills Me debuted at No.16 on the Billboard Top 200, and No.1 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums chart. Motion City Soundtrack is playing at Liberty Hall on September 19.Tickets are on sale at www.ticketmaster.com and at the Liberty Hall box office.Bassist and backing vocalist Matt Taylor took a break from life on the road to chat with Jayplay. Q: You guys just completed the Warped Tour.Any crazy stories from the road? A: I've always been really bad with that question.You'd think being on tour most of the year, every year, for the last six years, that you'd have some pretty cool stories. I think we must just be the most boring band on the planet, and that's why we don't have any stories. We don't really let loose, you know? Q: You've toured Japan, the UK, Australia and most of Europe. Any places that you'd recommend? A: Japan is actually mind-blowing.It's almost overwhelming to the senses when you go there.You've got every different type of terrain in one small country Mountains, oceans, volcanoes,and the cities are amazing-very colorful,very busy. Q: You've toured with a lot of different bands.Any favorite moments or bands that really inspired you? A: There's a Japanese band called Oreskaband we met on Warped Tour. They're this six-piece, all-girl Japanese ska band,and they were so cool and just so much fun to watch. You've never really seen a band that excited to be on stage before. We ended up asking them to play a song with us whenever they could. Q: What's next for you guys? A: We're going to hit the road for another month, September through October. Q Which is when you'll be in Lawrence A: Yep, exactly. And then after that tour on October 4 after that last show, we're going to come home and take some time apart and maybe work on some ideas alone. Then we're going to get together in November for a few weeks and start piecing new ideas together:We want to be recording early next year.We haven't lined anything up producer-wise or studio-wise, but we're definitely at that point where we're ready to get rolling. Q: So when you're writing,you mostly come up with ideas on your own and then come together? A: In the past, we've always gotten together. But now that we're all forced to be apart, everyone at least has a computer. We all use Apple, so at least we have GarageBand and things like that to capture ideas. I'm just recording little snippets of stuff here and there, random stuff that I can bring to them and see if they like. Each one of us coming up with ideas to bring to the table. Q: Did you go to college? A: I went to Longwood University in Farmville, Va., for two years to study music. And I ended up dropping out to play music in a band. Q: Any tales of college debauchery? A: Again, no. (laughs) I was so busy. I was the only bass player on campus, so I was literally in every band that needed a bass player, every ensemble, every this and that. And I also played trumpet and tuba, so I had all the concert bands. So my days were jam-packed. Then on the weekends I'd have to go play somewhere with a band. I pretty much stuck to the music. I didn't drink in college, didn't do the wild college thing. I just stayed on the straight and narrow and tried to get good grades—then I dropped out. But no regrets. Q: Any advice you'd give to college students with musical aspirations? A: I was just always told to follow my dreams. My parents were very supportive with the whole music thing. First going to college, and then when I said I wanted to drop out, they said they were totally behind me, just as long as I was chasing what I wanted to do. I think we've learned so much with this band, too. We kind of had to go broke a little bit. Quit your job, or at least find a job where they're cool with your coming and going. You've just got to take a chance, and if it doesn't work, it doesn't work. I hated the thought of going down the road and then when I'm 40. TREASURES Contributed photo Motion City Soundtrack, left from Tony Thaxton, Jesse Johnson, Matt Taylor, Justin Pierre and Josh Gain thinking back and saying 'I wish I'd done that.' Q: This is the segment of our interview in which I ask questions like, do you have any favorite TV shows? A: Yes! Lost, 30 Rock, The Office—both British and American versions. Arrested Development, Six Feet Under. Q: Any movies that blew you away recently? A: The last one I saw was Dark Knight, and yes, it blew me away. I haven't seen Pineapple Express or Tropic Thunder yet. I'm actually looking forward to those. Q: What's the best album you've bought recently? A: The Zombies, Odyssey and Oracle—a band I completely missed from the Sixties. **Q:** Favorite books? **A:** I'm reading *Middlesex* by Jeffrey Euginides. I'm not through it yet, but it's going well. Q: Do you have an all-time favorite bass player or players? A: I'm a huge Radiohead fan, and Tommy Greenwood is one of the first bass players I started to notice as a kid growing up. Bass players didn't really stick out to me all that much, and then listening to OK Computer right at the beginning with that sporadic bass line-that's when I realized that bass players can do cool things and really affect a song. 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They skim through newspapers, marking away,the shuffling of the newsprint interrupted by an occasional chuckle. Eyes begin to flick toward the clock as the time closes in on 2 p.m. Water cups are filled, lozenges are unwrapped. The hour strikes, and their program begins with Carole Smith's voice. "Good afternoon, and welcome to Newspapers of Central and Western Kansas. Today, Nancy Colyer and I will be reading..." Volunteers at Audio-Reader offer a 16 September 4,2008 NOTICE unique service to blind and visually-impaired Kansas residents. The Audio-Reader Network broadcasts readings of books, magazines and newspapers across the state. After going through a short audition, volunteers are assigned a weekly reading. Carole Smith and Nancy Colyer both read "Newspapers from Central and Western Kansas" every Friday at 2 p.m. Audio-Reader is run out of the east wing of the Kansas Public Radio building on the University of Kansas campus. It will enter its 37th year of operation on October 7—the second oldest program of its kind in the United States. It serves about 6,000 residents of Kansas and Western Missouri. The service depends heavily on volunteers, who do the majority of reading for the station. Jennifer Nigro, volunteer coordinator, says about 350 volunteers contribute their time to Audio-Reader. Most of the volunteers come from the Lawrence area and several drive in every week from Topeka, or the Karner peka or the Kansas City area. Some volunteers are even able to read from their homes. When volunteers start working at the station, they first go through an orientation and are required to take a 100-word pronunciation test and record a section of reading from some of Audio-Reader's materials. There are a wide variety of magazines read, covering subjects from cooking to politics to pornography. Books are diverse as well,and many are read by special request of the listeners. Nigro says most volunteers read books in one-hour segments, and that many volunteers can get through approximately 30 pages in an hour. Large books, however, take much longer to read. A volunteer reading Nixon and Kissinger: Partners in Power by Robert Dallek, which is about 700 pages, will need more than a year to read the book from cover to cover. "When I read,I try and think about who is listening and how important it might be to them." ern Kansas" includes newspapers as large as the Emporia Gazette and those as small as the Clay Center Dispatch. When Smith and Colyer arrive each week, they start by looking through the papers they are going to read and marking which stories they want to broadcast. They evenly split up the two-hour block between newspapers, and each newspaper typically gets 10 to 15 minutes of time. In addition to reading national and local newspapers, the station offers a wide selection of books and magazines. Nigro says volunteers and the programming manager collaborate to determine what will be read on the air. Most of the books the volunteers read have been published within the last two years."Our mission is to keep people current," Nigro says. —Carole Smith, Audio-Reader volunteer Smith and Colyer also say they try not to editorialize, and they do their best to avoid hot-button topics unless they have When selecting stories to read, Smith and Colyer say they are most concerned with making sure the stories keep a local focus. They will read stories about what's happening in a town, but they avoid national stories unless they have some local connection. Sometimes they try to describe pictures if they think it might help tell a story or think it might be important to the listeners. "Newspapers of Central and West- a local focus. If they do read something from the opinion page or something with a bias, they try to balance it out by reading an opposing opinion. They read the stories just as they are written, without any additions or omissions on their part. Both women say they like their program because they learn a lot about Kansas through the newspapers they read, and because Audio-Reader is very important to the people it serves. Smith once had the opportunity to meet one of the listeners, a woman who had just gotten married and had requested that some of the volunteers read a cookbook she had bought. She wanted to know how to cook, Smith says, and Audio-Reader helped make that happen. "You just don't think about things like that—about how much that can affect someone's everyday life," Smith says. "When I read, I try and think about who is listening and how important it might be to them." Colyer says Audio-Reader is useful because of the diverse set of programs it offers, from readings of grocery ads to national newspapers to technology magazines. "It's a comprehensive set of services. 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Store manager Will Fritzler and sales representative Jason Nguyen from AutoZone, 2714 Iowa St., explain what you need to do when your battery dies. Damn. Now what? Put protective eyewear and gloves on if you have them, and absolutely don't smoke while you do this. Begin by examining the battery. Is it frozen, cracked, leaking or does it have a rotten egg odor? If yes, don't jump the battery because it could explode. Your best bet is to have your ride towed. If the rotten egg smell disappears, then you can try to jump the battery later. You'll need two things to jump-start your battery: a running car and a jumper cable. Locate a car that has the same battery voltage as yours. Twelve volts is standard in almost all vehicles. Don't try to jump a hybrid car or use a hybrid as a jumper; because it has two batteries and it won't work. Park the cars close to each other, but make sure the cars don't touch.Turn both cars off. Turn on the jumper car and give it a small amount of gas while in park or in neutral. This spins the alternator and charges the battery.The charge from the good battery helps to charge the bad battery. The jumper cable has two clamps on each end, one positive and one negative. Begin by connecting the positive clamp to the dead battery then the positive clamp to the good battery. Next, connect the negative clamp to the dead battery followed by the negative clamp to the good battery. Next, try starting the dead car and give it some gas. Give up if the car doesn't start within five minutes of jumping it. If the car does start, don't turn it off. Remove the clamps beginning with the negative on the good battery, then the negative on the bad battery. Then, remove the positive clamp from the good battery, then the positive from the bad battery. Drive the car around for awhile, preferably on the highway because this makes the alternator spin faster and longer, further charging the battery. Even if your jump-start is successful, Nguyen recommends getting your battery tested ASAP. You can do this for free at AutoZone, or if your battery is completely shot, you can buy a new one at AutoZone and an employee will install it for free. —Heather Melanson A - 10 AMP (12 V) - 10 AMP (12 V) - 10 AMP (12 V) - 10 AMP (12 V) $4 Pong Pitchers tonight Featuring DJ Biz 9 PM No Cover 21 and Over CRIMSON & BREWS Bar and Grill 925 Iowa Street 18 September 4,2008 --- REVIEWS MOVIE REVIEW: Traitor Don Cheadle is not many people's first choice to star in a movie about espionage and terrorism. Likewise, he is nowhere near the top of the list of actors most people would see building bombs and mixing himself up in firefights. But, maybe he should be. Traitor, staring Cheadle-best known for his dramatic turns in Hotel Rwanda and Boogie Nights-Guy Pearce, and Said Taghmaoui, is a capable thriller driven by stellar performances and above average cinematography. Cheadle plays Samir Horn, an ex-U.S. Army sergeant turned Muslim bomb-maker who gets mixed up with a top-level terrorist Omar, played by Said Taghmaoui. Omar takes Horn under his wing and soon involves him in building and executing the bombing of an American embassy. When Horn is discovered by FBI agent Roy Clayton, played by the always-solid Guy Pearce, a cat-and-mouse game ensues with many twists and turns, some more predictable than others. The movie's sometimes predictable plot and cliché dialogue are overshadowed by the chemistry between Cheadle and Pearce, who is no stranger to high-tension thrillers, having stared in both Memento and LA. Confidential. Surprisingly, Cheadle DON CHEADLE GUY PEARCE TRAITOR the battle for rebellion holds his own during the action sequences and dramatic getaways. But, then again, he was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in 2004's Crash. Overall, Traitor is an exciting thriller that poses tough questions about morality, faith and duty, and Cheadle's performance is definitely worth the price of admission. —Mark Arehart ★★★ PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED Some Material May Be inappropriate for Children Under 13 MOVIE REVIEW: The House Bunny The House Bunny, written by the same duo who brought you Legally Blonde and 10 Things I Hate About You, focuses on a rejected Playboy Bunny who is forced to find her way into the real world—the world of sororities and fraternities, that is. With her odd mix of metaphorical wisdom and her sometimes disturbing memorization skills, Anna Faris brings to the screen what no other comedy actress can pure blonde talent. Among the girls she befriends, and becomes house mother to in order to save their chapter of Zeta Alpha Zeta are Kat Dennings, Katherine McPhee, and Demi Moore and Bruce Willis' own Rumer Willis. Also starring are Colin Hanks as the "smart" boyfriend, and Superbad's Emma Stone, who plays the president of Zeta Alpha Zeta. Each actor and actress in this movie has been blatantly typecast, but you can't help but fall into your own stereotypical judgments of who is labeled as popular and sexy versus those deemed loser and unacceptable by society. For the good first half of the movie, Shelley (Anna Faris) tells the women of Zeta Alpha Zeta that being popular and successful depends on their ability to attract men. She even goes as far as saying in a beauty lesson,"Your eyes ANNA PARIS HOUSE BUNNY are the nipples of your face, ladies." Meanwhile, Shelley is struggling to understand why Oliver (Colin Hanks) may be interested in something other than her looks. 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Ra Ra Riot's full-length debut, The Rhumb Line, effortlessly pairs stringed melodies with upbeat tempos, intriguing lyrics and lively vocals to deliver tracks that sound familiar while at the same time pleasantly surprising and original. The use of violin and cello adds a unique twist to the band's indie pop, with orchestral sounds that range from light, cheery melodies to haunting, powerful arrangements. It hasn't been an easy road to The Rhumb Line's release. In June 2007, drummer John Pike went missing after a show in Providence, R.I., and was later found dead near Fairhaven, Mass. Perhaps because of this loss, the album's tracks cover a range of emotions with an adapteness not usually seen by such young bands. "Dying Is Fine;" the lyrics of which use elements of an E.E.C. Cummings poem, is a song with a serious theme that somehow still manages to erupt into a cheerful, carefree chorus. The lighthearted, catchy tunes "Ghost Under Rocks," "St Peter's Day Festival" and "Oh, La" are accompanied by the more poignant and serious track, "Winter '05." Although many of the songs were penned before Pike's death (some of them by Pike himsef), "Winter '05" sounds sorrowful and reminiscent of a friendship lost, and is eerily appropriate for the emotions the band has likely felt since Pike's passing. After the loss of their bandmate and friend, Ra Ra Riot faced a challenging time during which they could have easily become discouraged and parted ways. However, they have transcended tragedy to prove their worth as up-and-coming artists with a triumphant, satisfactory album. —Amanda Sorell RA RA RIOT THE GREAT DISCOVERY ★★★ MOVIE REVIEW: Hamlet 2 Hamlet 2 tells the story of hapless drama teacher Dana Marschz (Steve Coogan). Marschz is, in all senses of the word, a failure. He can't get a decent acting job, his marriage is fast approaching its end and, to top it all off, the school board has just cut drama from the budget. Now he has to inspire his not-so-interested students to put on the best show of their lives in a desperate attempt to save the drama program. The show the class performs is Marsch's own creation, *Hamlet 2*, the musical sequel to Shakespeare's classic tragedy. In it, Jesus (you heard me right) and Hamlet use a time machine to go back and save all the characters who die in the original play. Most of you have probably heard the oh-so-catchy song "Rock Me Sexy Jesus" by now, and the rest of the musical is in the same vein. It's ridiculous, inflammatory and amazingly funny. The rest of the film, which shows Marschz's attempt to inspire his troublesome students, is not quite on par with the stage portion, but is still very good. A lot of its strength stems from the fact that Coogan doesn't play Marschz as a goofy caricature. He plays him straight, making the humor more subtle, and also making the character more sympathetic. At its heart, Hamlet 2 isn't meant to parody religion, Shakespeare, or even high school drama. What it does parody HAMLET are all those sappy feel-good movies about teacher-student relationships—movies like Stand and Deliver or The Dead Poets Society. Not only does this movie poke at these overly emotional pieces of cinema cheese, but it does so in the best way possible: By becoming one of those "inspiring educator" movies itself. What comes out is not only a smart satire, but also a movie that can stand on its own as a plot-driven comedy. Rock me, Hamlet 2. 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Here is a rundown of the outstanding games shown. LittleBigPlanet is quickly becoming the best reason to own a Playstation 3. Played from a quasi-2D perspective, LittleBigPlanet is the most user-customizable game ever created. Players build their own planets and create their own characters and can share this with other gamers throughout the world. Players can "paint" in pieces of the levels like in Photoshop, and then detail their levels with motors, switches, moving platforms and thousands of other possible mechanisms. The game comes with more than 60 levels based on various countries around the world, but what will keep this game going is the YouTube-like online sharing of levels created by the game's players. Ubisoft had a multitude of excellent games at the show. The fully voice-controlled strategy game Endwar works nearly flawlessly, even on a noisy convention show floor. The new Prince of Persia, with its gorgeous flowing art, stylish acrobatics, and innovative "single player co-op" gameplay looks like an intriguing new adventure. Finally, Far Cry 2 looks to open up gamers to a new setting, the African Serengeti, by letting them explore nearly 50 square kilometers of open terrain. Carrying out missions against arms Little Dog Plan ENDWAR POWERED BY RPF dealers and warlords,the game is extremely open about how it lets players carry out their missions, whether stealthily sneaking into a base, diverting attention with a brush fire, or using an explosive heads-first assault. Clayton Ashley Your mind isn't the only thing that needs exercise. 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POLITICS | 6A THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KA d the A FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5,2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 12 WELL-SCULPTED Gallery emphasizes sculpture KANSAS EINHESSEN Jessica Sain-Baird/KANSAN Cassidy Creek, Kansas City, Kan., senior, prepares her sculpture "Arcadia" at the Red Door Art Gallery. 1735 Walnut Ave., Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday night. "It's different every time," she said of the sculpture, which is named after a fictional city. Students make cut to earn opportunity to showcase their art in Kansas City Whipfines BY BRANDY ENTSMINGER bentsminger@kansan.com A new gallery opening in the Crossroads District of Kansas City, Mo., will give students the opportunity to show their work and experience what goes on behind-the-scenes at an art business. Kristi Arnold, lecturer in art and the gallery's coordinator, said five graduate students worked on the Red Door Gallery to learn the administrative side of the business through writing artist statements and choosing and installing pieces. Jessica Sain-Baird/KANSAN Matthew Weaver, St. George, Utah, graduate student, worked on the gallery and said the project gave students an opportunity to develop skills needed for the future. Weaver said the pieces were constructed out of latex, resin and rubber. "it's kind of learning how to manage an art gallery and really learning how to bal- Another piece was created using a large tree stump and included a wax cast of the artist's head. art gallery and really learn making your own art as well as managing the business side," Weaver said. "Inspiration comes from a lot of different places for these people." Weaver said. Students in the department of art were invited to submit work for the show. After receiving more than @KANSAN.COM "Fortune Bottles," a piece by Matt Farley, Wichita senior, is displayed at the Red Door Art Gallery. The sculpture is made out of prescription bottles, paper, lacquer, wire and a medicine cabinet. More than 35 sculptures by KU students comprise the gallery, which opens Friday. View a photo gallery of the art at kansan.com/galleries 80 entries, the graduate students narrowed the number down to 40 pieces. The pieces represent a wide variety of forms and materials. Weaver said he considered all of them to be sculptures, but that some had two-dimensional elements as well. One of the artists created body parts with expandable foam casts made from dolls. Weaver said both graduate and undergraduate students involved in the Ministry of Sculpture, a student group dedicated to attracting more attention to sculpture. began work on the gallery this summer. Preparations included painting and ordering lighting. John Hachmeister, associate professor of art, said the idea for the gallery originated with Dawn Marie Guernsey, professor and chairwoman of the department of art. higher visibility for the department outside of Lawrence. He said Guernsey wanted to establish Hachmeister said the Crossroads District was created by a group of artists who moved into the area. Soon after it began, non-artists moved in and prices began to rise. When the artists and art organizations could no longer afford property taxes, the Planned Industrial Expansion Authority froze property taxes for all businesses that were at least 51 percent art-related. Hachmeister said the department of art was able to negotiate for the use of one building in the district free of charge. The department has access to two other buildings through the Arts Incubator of Kansas City. Hachmeister served on the board of the Arts incubator for seven years and said it was an organization that provided artists with small business education. The Red Door Gallery will be nonprofit and usually open only by appointment. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting Arnold at kristi.l.arnold@gmail. com. Streets in Kansas City, Mo., and will be open to the public from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. tonight. The gallery is located at 17th and Walnut Edited by Rachel Burchfield HEALTH Experts say college students risk HIV The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention understated the prevalence of HIV infections in the U.S. The number was much higher than the agency's initial estimation. College-aged people account for half of the new AIDS cases. Freshmen chalking up election trail Twenty-five freshmen will be chalking up campus this week in hopes of winning one of five Student Senate spots. The elections offer freshmen an opportunity to get involved in student government early. STUDENT SENATE Dragging in the crowd Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Jeff Whorton, Topeka sophomore teases the crowd at the Granada Thursday night during a drag performance sponsored by KU Queers & Allies. index Classifieds...5B Opinion...5A Crossword...4A Sports...1B Horoscopes...4A Sudoku...4A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2008 The University Daily Kansan JOHN E. MILLER MICHAEL MOORE'S NEW FILM IS A TRIP ASSOCIATED PRESS New film to be offered as a downloadable movie. 4A weather TODAY 75 53 THE MAN WITH THE FLOWER Evening showers FRIDAY 73 58 FRIDAY 73 Isolated T-Storms 79 60 SATURDAY 79 60 Isolated T-storms 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 quote of the day --- "I believe in poker the way I believe in the American Dream. Poker is good for you. It enriches the soul, sharpens the intellect, heals the spirit, and when played well, nourishes the wallet." Lou Krieger fact of the day A fifth suit was added in 1937, but never caught on because people had to buy all new decks. —www.thegamblersedge.com people had to buy an new deck. At least 65,000,000 Americans regularly play poker. 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: 3. Arthur, Chalmers caught with marijuana at NBA program 2. Women's issues encompass much more than presumed 1. Familiar sound of whistle no longer heard 4. Chief Justice discusses constitution 5. Professor arrested after failing to appear in court 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. 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 0746-4967) 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 66044. 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. Sunflower Broadband 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 UKH online at vk.uku.edu. 907 KLDN KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there is new content to show and other content made for students, by students, by students in roll or report events. KJHK 90 rock 'n' roll or reggae, sports or speal events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. It's all about intuition Jerry Wang/KANSAN Logan Wilson, Neosho, Mo., freshman, plays a hand of poker at the Burge Union. An estimate of 110 students competed in the event for the top prize of a $250 Best Buy gift card. Policy change affects faculty, staff members CAMPUS BY JESSE TRIMBLE jtrimble@kansan.com Students recently received an e-mail from the Office of University Governance informing them of some slight changes made to the University Senate Code. One of the changes dealt with the scholarly misconduct policy, not to be confused with the academic misconduct policy, which primarily affects students. Mary Berry, professor of social welfare and president of University Senate, said the policy changes would not affect the classroom setting, but rather would be targeted toward faculty members or staff members employed by the University who broke the ethical rules of conduct. "There are all kinds of rules Berry said the policy had to be updated because the National Institute of Health, or the NIH, which funds some research at the University, requested the policy changes. If an employee, such as a faculty member, graduate student working for the University or graduate teaching assistant had an allegation filed against them for scholarly misconduct, the NIH must be made aware. Although it is very rare for faculty members to abuse the policy, Berry said that the policy was changed because the NIH tightened the rules. you must follow as a researcher", Berry said. "We also need policies in place and a way to enforce the rules that result in consequences. Rules are not just for students." William Sharp, director of research integrity in the Research and Graduate Studies office, was very involved in developing the policy. Nancy Kinnersley, professor of electrical engineering and computer science and Faculty Senate president, said the policy was mainly changed to comply with the federal government's policy. Sharp said the scholarly misconduct policy would also apply to faculty members and graduate students publishing research of their own. According to the policy, scholarly misconduct includes fabrication, falsification or plagiarism. "It is a difficult line to walk. A line we must handle fairly and thoroughly." Sharp said about the policy. Walking that line is Sharp's job, and he said he had dealt with scholarly misconduct in the past. "It's not something that's commonly broadcast," Sharp said. "It's handled very confidentially." When handling a scholarly misconduct case, Sharp said everything stays within the University and is not handled outside, for example in the court system. Berry said that the main concern she had with the policy was making sure that all the parties involved would have time for due process and to be fair and consider everything in a thoughtful manner. "It's such a serious mark on a person's record. I really want to watch it and see how it plays out," Berry said. Edited by Rachel Burchfield ODD NEWS Faulty parachute results in injury for BASE iumper OSLO, Norway — A Nor-wegian BASE jumper said he learned a hard lesson about tempting fate after surviving a spine-chilling crash from a mile-high mountain. Video captured by a camera attached to Hans Lange's specially designed jump suit showed him struggling to straighten out his parachute before slamming into a rock wall and crashing into a tree top. He survived with a broken leg. "I was too nonchalant and there is no room for mistakes in this sport," Lange, 44, told The Associated Press on Thursday. The accident happened Aug. 23, as the experienced BASE jumper leapt off the 1,600-meter- (5,250-foot-) high Boerjekind peak. Lange said he was flying down the mountainside at nearly He deployed his chute and tried to steer away from the wall, but it was too late. The video showed Lange crying out in pain as he bumped into the rock repeatedly while trying to untangle the cords. 180 kph (110 mph) when he realized he was too close to the wall. The fall came to an abrupt end when he slammed into a tree about 100 meters (330 feet) above the planned landing site. After overcoming the initial shock, Lange turned to the camera and said: "What a bummer ... Oh well, I'm alive." He was rescued by a helicopter 45 minutes later. "When I have recovered I will jump again," he said. "It all comes down to better planning. It's a fantastic feeling to fly along a mountainside." Lange told AP by telephone he was lucky to be alive but wasn't about to give up the thrill of BASE jumping. The ethics law would not apply,however,if the official and the worker were married to each other. ployees under their supervision would be violating state ethics law, if a county commissioner gets his way. Frederick County Commissioner John Thompson says the proposal is a response to a specific situation, but he won't name the people involved out of consideration for innocent third parties. FREDERICK, Md. — Maryland state elected officials who have sexual relationships with em- Thompson wants the issue included in the county's list of state legislative priorities. But several local lawmakers say they would oppose Thompson's proposal. Dating may get harder for one state's officials County delegation chairman Rick Weldon says the county and the state face many more important issues. IOWA CITY, Iowa — Police didn't have much trouble finding a man accused of using a stolen credit card — he signed his own name on one of the receipts. Police won't have to work hard to solve this crime card to buy a latte at a coffee house and to buy cigarettes at a tobacco store. When he used the allegedly stolen credit card to buy the smokes, he signed the receipt with his own signature. The 21-year-old Iowa City man is accused of using the credit Police said he also tried to use the credit card to buy $154.21 worth of merchandise at another downtown store, but it came up as stolen. Then he presented his own identification. When officers finally caught up with him at a deli, he allegedly admitted to using the card but denied taking it. The man told police he found the credit cards in his living room after a party. 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Shooting victim loses leg,but gets it back ALLIANCE, Neb. — After being shot five times, a western Nebraska man had to go to court to get his prosthetic leg back from prosecutors. 2007/2008 BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR 14 Great Films Spread Over Two Evenings! presented by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC new balance www.banffmountainfestivals.ca September 12 & 13, 2008 Hosted By SUNFLOWER OUTDOOR BIKE Tickets only $8.50 Showing At U.P. 642 Massachusetts St Lawrence, Kansas Show Starts At The Box Butte County Attorney's office gave Val McCabe's leg back Wednesday after a judge ordered it returned. McCabe's prosthetic left leg had been held since Friday's shooting because prosecutors wanted to run tests on it and a bullet lodged inside. The 58-year-old McCabe, who lost his leg below the knee in a railroad accident roughly 30 years ago, filed his lawsuit Tuesday. McCabe lawyer argued it wasn't practical for him to replace the specially built, $28,000 prosthesis. Police removed the bullet from the leg before returning it. No arrests had been made by Wednesday. on campus Associated Press The workshop "EndNote: Bibliographies and Cite-While- You-Write" will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Instruction Center in Anschutz Library. The volleyball game against Utah Valley will begin at 12 p.m. in the Horesi Family Athletics Center. The soccer game against UAB will begin at 5 p.m. in the Jayhawk Soccer Complex. The volleyball game against Oregon will begin at 7 p.m. in the Horejsi Family Athletics Center. The seminar "Peace, War, & Global Change Seminar — Stephen Bourque" will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Seminar Room in the Hall Center. The workshop "Diversity Training Institute" will begin at 1 p.m. In Room 116 in the Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center. The concert "Visiting Artist Martha Walvoord, violin" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall. The SUA Feature Film "Indiana Jones" will begin at 8 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. FREE Cosmic Bowling will begin at 10 p.m. in Jaybowl in the Kansas Union. on the record On Aug. 29, a KU employee lost $150 worth of geraniums and planters to theft. Congressman Dennis Moore will be visiting campus today to attend a series of events throughout the day. The Student Legislative Awareness Board and KU Young Dems will be on Wescoe Beach from 9-12 registering students to vote, and the Congressman plans to stop by the tables the last hour to talk with any interested students. On Aug. 31, another employee reported a loss of more than $2,500 in possession because of a vehicular breakin, including $1,700 worth of golf clubs. On Sept. 4, the Lawrence Police Department reported that: On Sept. 3, A KU student reported $150 in criminal damage to a vehicle, and another student reported a stolen or missing refugee passport. 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THE UNIVERSITY HAIRY KANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 NEWS HEALTH 3A Expert urges HIV testing Study reveals number of people with STDs was underestimated BY JOE PREINER jpreiner@kansan.com Students at the University may want to consider taking another test this semester after the release of a recent study. A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found the number of new HIV infections occurring in the U.S. each year was underestimated. The report cited about 56,300 new cases of HIV in 2006, the most recent data available. The number itself was nearly 40 percent higher than what had previously been reported by the CDC. Officials from the CDC said the new number was a result of better statistical methods and did not represent an increase in the actual number of new infections. The number of new cases each year goes relatively unnoticed among young adults, who are among those most affected by the disease. Ken Sarber, health educator for Student Health Services, said the disease didn't rank high on the list of students' concerns. "They seem to think that it's a disease of the past," Sarber said. "They're not worried about it." Stacey Burton, education and @ KANSAN.COM Find out how blood is tested for STDs in a photo gallery. outreach coordinator for the Douglas County AIDS Project, or DCAP, said the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS is just one reason why people don't get tested. "It's looked at as an unclean, unsanitary disease," Burton said. "People think you have to participate in something dirty to get it. But it's not just in Africa. It's not the poor orphans. It's the people you sit next to in church or in class." Watkins Memorial Health Center deals with STI testing. Patricia Denning, physician and chief of staff at Watkins, said the center administered 618 HIV tests in 2007, which accounted for 2.5 percent of all lab tests given. Denning said the center did everything it could to make students feel comfortable. She said students could request the sex of their doctor for appointments discussing personal issues to make them more comfortable. Students can call a specific number to make appointments for confidential testing. Denning said people usually didn't get tested because they were afraid of getting a positive test result. "It's hard to say over the phone, I think I have an STI," Denning said. "But for people to have an infection and not address it — potentially passing it to another person — I think that's a very serious problem." Watkins charges a fee testing. The fee comes at a discounted price because student fees included in tuition support the center. Denning said it was generally among the lowest testing prices found in the area. The Douglas County Aids Project also offers HIV testing. DCAP administers the tests for free during regular clinic hours with scheduled appointments, but students would have to travel off campus to be tested. Burton said treatment for people living with the disease was around $25,000 a year. Denning said that one way to combat the spread of the disease was through increased awareness. She said that Student Health Services did well providing information to students, but that there was always room for improvement. Edited by Arthur Hur BIGGEST & BADDEST 18 & UP NIGHTCLUB IN LAWRENCE Bars open 9 pm for the biggest Friday night ABE&JAKE'S 8 EAST SIXTH STREET • LAWRENCE, KS LANDING abejakes.com 841-5855 BIGGEST & BADDEST 18 & UP NIGHTCLUB IN LAWRENCE Bars open 9 pm for the biggest Friday night ABE & JAKE'S 8 EAST SIXTH STREET • LAWRENCE, KS • LANDING abejakes.com 841-5855 Winning $50 is easy. Simply be seen wearing this t-shirt on Tuesdays. Every Tuesday our spotters will be on campus awarding two $50 winners. For your chance to win, pick up your t-shirt Tuesday, Sept. 9 or Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Wescoe Beach starting at 11am. KU CREDIT UNION A Better Way to Bank www.kucu.org • 3400 W 6th Street and 2221 W 31st Street • 785.749.2224 COMING SOON! New Location at 1300 W 23rd St. Shaymarie Genosky/KANSAN 25 begin election campaigns Freshmen to elect candidates to fill seats in Student Senate BY HALEY JONES hjones@kansan.com Student Senate elections for freshmen senators are under way at the University once again. This year, 25 freshmen candidates are crossing their fingers in hopes of being elected to Student Senate. Campaigning began last Monday for the five open freshmen seats. Justin Hitt, Topека freshman, and Alanna Seymour, Shawnee freshman, chalk outside of the Union Thursday. Candidates will continue to campaign for Student Senate into early next week. Freshmen elections will be Sept. 9 and 10. Mason Heilman, Lawrencejunior and Student Executive Committee chairman, said the freshmen elections provided an early opportunity to get involved in the student government. STUDENT SENATE "They take that knowledge and experience to other activities they are involved in." Heilman said. He said even if students didn't stay involved with Student Senate, the elections informed them about Senate. Heilman said freshmen who did not win one of the senator spots had TAILG ON the opportunity to run for one of five associate senator spots on the five standing committees. He said the number of candidates running in this year's freshmen election was average. Heilman said campaigning was off to a slow start because freshmen were hesitant to chalk because of the rain. He said he expected to see more chalking and filers up early next week. "Each election has five really ambitious people who are out there the first couple of days," Heilman said. "Other ones see what they're doing and start emulating that." Heilman said campaigning was not regulated for freshman elections because they were smaller and more focused on networking with other freshmen. Charlie Flanders, Shawnee freshman and Senate candidate, said he wanted to get involved, meet people and understand how student government worked. Ian McGonigle, Wichita freshman and Senate candidate, said he wanted to make a difference in students' lives. Justin Hitt, Shawnee freshman and Senate candidate, said he was running because he liked the idea of playing a role in campus decision making. Hitt said he thought Student Senate was a powerful organization on campus. "I want to go into politics at some point, and I figured this would be a good place to start," he said. "I saw my friends in leadership in high school, and I thought that was something I wanted to get involved in when I came to college." McGonnie said. Freshman elections will be Sept. 9 and 10. Freshmen can vote online at www.studentsenate.ku.edu. Winners will be announced at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Big 12 room in the Kansas Union. Edited by Brieun Scott CRIMSON & BREWS Game Day all day Saturday, September 6 CRIMSON & BREWS NEWPORT, CALIFORNIA Game Day ...all day Saturday, September 6 pre-game party $2.50 16 oz. bottles $2 Hawk bombs during the game Watch Kansas on 2 huge HD screens 5th quarter After party with music from Fast Eddy's Doors open at 9 a.m. CRIMSON & BREWS Bar and Grill CRIMSON & BREWS Bar and Grill 841-3808 925 Iowa 4A ENTERTAINMENT THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Concept is Sudoku 8 6 9 1 7 2 1 9 1 4 3 3 9 5 5 6 8 5 6 4 4 7 2 8 1 9/05 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 Answer to previous puzzle 5 2 3 9 7 8 6 4 1 8 1 6 2 5 4 9 7 3 9 7 4 6 1 3 5 8 2 2 3 8 5 9 6 7 1 4 7 5 9 8 4 1 3 2 6 6 4 1 3 2 7 8 9 5 3 9 2 1 8 5 4 6 7 1 6 7 4 3 9 2 5 8 4 8 5 7 6 2 1 3 9 Difficulty level ★★★ Nick McMullen Difficulty Level ★★★★ Charlie Hoogner What's up, dude? Just got my 2009 Orange Bowl tickets, they're goin fast Why did you buy Orange Bowl tickets? Duh Because KU plays in the Orange Bowl! That isn't an annual thing, there is an entire season, then a selection process. Sure. And you call yourself a fan. SEARCH FOR THE AGRO CRAG LAKERS YANKEES EAST COAST JUICE LED ZEPPELIN CAMARO ULTIMATE DICHOTOMY BATTLE THE WHO MUSTANG COUNTRY CELTICS RED SOX WEST COAST BOX N' THA HOOD Bette Midler... (Cue Romantic Theme) LATER Z WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU GUYS? WE EVOLVED. DARN, I LIKED THE MONKEYS... CHICKEN STRIP Jacob Burghart NUCLEAR FOREHEAD SKETCH BOOK If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? The farm on my carton of cottage cheese. 1X. MOVIES Drew Sterns NEW YORK - Inspired by Neil Young and Radiohead, Michael Moore will release his new film online and for free. Instead, Moore opted for a symbol of gratitude to his fans as he approached the 20th anniversary of his first film, 1989's "Roger & Me." Michael Moore to release new film as a download "I thought it'd be a nice way to celebrate my 20th year of doing this" Moore said. voters. It will be available for three weeks as a free download to North American residents, beginning Sept. 23. An official announcement of the film is planned for Friday. The film, "Slacker Uprising," follows Moore's 62-city tour during the 2004 election to rally young Moore said he considered releasing "Slacker Uprising" theatrically as "Michael Moore's big election year movie" as he did with 2004s "Fahrenheit 9/11" which was highly critical of President Bush. Associated Press ROBERT J. DOLE INSTITUTE OF POLITICS The University of Kansas KU WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATIONS The University of Kansas The University of Kansas 2008 Kansas Editors Day "Post Conventions: What's Next in Election 2008? The University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, with the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, present this year's Kansas Editors Day program, featuring a panel of political experts 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 6 Alderson Auditorium, Kansas Union Free and Open to the Public Program panelists include: Bill Lacy, director of the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics and former campaign manager for Fred Thompson's presidential campaign; Walter Shapiro, Washington bureau chief for Salon.com; and Raymond D. Strother, author, political consultant and television political commentator. Journalism Associate Dean David Guth will moderate. Paid for by KU HOROSCOPES Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 5 Your scheme runs into financial difficulties. Modifications are required. Break the project into manageable chunks and save some of them for later. 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Todav is an 8 A flimsy, unworkable scheme is soon to be revealed as totally ridiculous. At first it sounds wonderful. But wait. 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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 5 You may have been counseled against procrastination, but this time it works. Tell folks you'll get back to them next week, or maybe never. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.19) Today is an 8 You're interested in learning, but take care. This lesson could be more expensive than you planned. Face reality now, before you get hit up inside the head. Don't take risks if you can avoid them. Wait until conditions change in your favor. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 5 Patience is required in many of life's endeavors. You're pretty good at waiting. And, with all this practice, you'll get even better. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is an 8 ACROSS 1 Church seat 4 Boom times 7 "Jezebel" Oscar winner 12 Genetics abbr. 13 Total 14 "Oh, woel!" 15 Tourists' haven 16 "Roots" author 18 Seek restitution 19 Swing around madly 20 "— Congeniality" 22 Coffee-shop vessel 23 Complaint 27 Upper limit 29 First name of 35-Across 31 Mystery writer's award 34 Be a glutton 35 "It's a Wonderful Life" hero 37 Weep loudly 38 IT measure 39 Lubricate 41 Symbol of servitude 45 Looked lecherously 47 Luau bowlful 48 "When My Baby Smiles at Me" star 52 Work unit 53 WWII sub 54 Leading lady? 55 "Go, team!" 56 Top of the world? 57 Roulette bet 58 Pismire Solution time: 25 mins. P T A C O P S A S P S O A F U N D O S T E T S O F T S O A P E A S Y I N T S O A P B O X B O X T O P R U T U R I M U G F I S T S L E N D P E G C H O W L O G I C T A J A G A G O A T O P D O G D O G G O N E L E O A X L E G O N E A W A Y N E A R I N O N E V E A N D S E S N E D E W DOWN 1 Spectrum creator 2 Boredom 3 Fades away 4 Colo. Spgs. grp. 5 Approach the curb 6 Slander 7 Wonka creator 8 Carte lead-in 9 Actor Kilmer 10 Lemieux milieu 11 The air up there 17 Sign: ped — 21 1-to-10, often 23 Type of prize 24 Mess up 25 Early bird? 26 Retainer 28 Is multiplied? 30 Id counterpart 31 Recede 26 Rotation duration 33 "Skadeddle!" 36 Boo Boo's mentor 37 Record jacket 40 Less healthy 42 Phantom's bail wick 43 Islamic Bible 44 Square-dance group 45 Inauguration recitation 46 Turned blue? 48 Dark brown-gray 49 Blood-typeing letters 50 Neither mate 51 Not "dad" P T A C O P S A S P S O A F U N D O S T E T S O F T S O A P E A S Y I N T S O A P B O X B O X T O P R U T U R I M U G F I S T S L E N D P E G C H O W L O G I C T A J A G A G O A T O P D O G D O G G O N E L E O A X L E G O N E A W A Y N E A R I N O N E V E A N D S E S N E D E W Westerday's answer 0.5 Yesterday's answer 9-5 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 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 9-5 CRYPTOQUIP HNMSP MBOPENHX RVNENR VJU HZSV J EZGZFNBZH PGNHXPMSP, N YBZEU HJD VP ENOPU XVP ENKP BK YDENP. Yesterday's Cryptoquip: MUCH-WATCHED SITCOM ABOUT A MAN WHO FAVORED CERTAIN KINDS OF NOTEBOOKS: "I LOVE LOOSE-LEAF." Today's Cryptoquip Clue: E equals L TELEVISION British comic to make American debut on MTV In his native England, he's a comedy giant — instantly identifiable by his Einstein-like tousle of black hair and formfitting, chest-baring, glam-rock clothes — a TV host and standup comic with his own radio show and weekly column in The Guardian. In the U.S., he's that British guy who was in the movie "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." LOS ANGELES — America meet Russell Brand. But that all could change Sunday, when Brand hosts the MTV Video Music Awards — the TV institution that lured millions of viewers with Britney Spears' fumbled comeback last year and her fabled kiss with Madonna before that. Brand said he has no intentions to hijack the awards for his own promotional purposes, but he knows the show will serve as his introduction to a broad American audience. 843-SUBS (7827) "I think I'd be insane if I wasn't anxious, although I've clinically been declared insane on several occasions. Perhaps my slight apprehension is a mark of my return to sanity." "It's amazing, because obviously I'm not known in this country, so it's a really unusual situation to be in," said the 33-year-old, noting that past hosts have been "really, really famous." Brand might not be exaggerating about his diagnosis. At home he's known for his hedonistic tendencies and drug-addled past, and he sought treatment for drug addiction and sex addiction. He detailed his storied history in "My Booky Wook," a memoir that was a best-seller in Britain and is due to be published in the U.S. in February. Brand's schedule is packed. He'll appear with Adam Sandler and Keri Russell in the Christmas family film "Bedtime Stories." He's also co-writing and starring in a film Sandler will produce next year, Brand said. He's reprising his "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" role in "Get Him to the Greek," a film based on his rock-star character, Aldous Snow. He's got another book in the works, and he's keeping up with his weekly newspaper column, radio show and standup gigs back home. A movie version of his story has already been greenlit, but the film has been put on hold while Brand juggles other projects. Associated Press Jersey Mike's Subs 10¢ off for each point KU scores against LA Tech Must present coupon Applies to reg or giant sub. Maximum discount is $4.00. JM 1108 One coupon per person. Not to be combined with any other offers. No cash value. Redeemable in person only. Exp 9/11/08. SAN 2008 OPINION 5A FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN International grad students deserve on-campus housing In the game of musical apartments, most graduate students weren't even allowed to play last spring at the Jayhawker Towers. That's because the Department of Student Housing approved substantially fewer housing applications from new graduate d Press Valid only at 1601 W23rd $t Lawrence DSH's justification reveals insufficient planning and consideration. It fails to take into account that many graduate students in the Towers are international students who don't have cars and are new to the United States. Nearly one in five graduate students who live on campus is an international student, according to the Spring 2008 demographic report released by the University. "You have to cut back somewhere and graduate students are more prepared to adjust. They're older and more mature," said Diane Robertson, DSH director. applications from new students to make room for ongoing renovations at the Towers that will be completed around Fall 2012. Whereas graduate students got the ax, the number of housing contracts given to new athletes and new undergraduates remained similar to pre-renovation figures. The disparity was by design. Without the Towers, international graduate students have been left with no viable on-campus living options. It is important for the University to provide these students a communal environment thats inexpensive and close to campus. OUR VIEW Stouffer Place Apartments, which are adiacent to the Towers. are given primarily to students with families. And although graduate students are technically allowed to live in the dorms, very few do, and there's little wonder why — the freshman atmosphere isn't compatible with the heavy graduate workload. Also, international students tend to eat foods from their native country, and the dorms don't provide adequate cooking facilities. On the DSH knows better than to alienate international graduate students. It should've put undergraduates on the Jayhawker Towers chopping block instead. other hand, each apartment in Jayhawker Towers includes a kitchen. Undergraduates have a multitude of living options that international graduate students don't. Undergrads can live on Daisy Hill, in a Greek house or off-campus because many undergraduates own cars. There also aren't as many international undergrads — these students make up only 4 percent of the undergraduate population. Reserving space in the Jayhawker Towers for international graduate students during the remaining renovation years and beyond is of utmost importance if the University wishes to continue attracting this vital sector of the student population. The only other option was to exile the athletes, but this didn't make sense when they practice across the street. —lan Stanford for the editorial board LETTER TO THE EDITOR Use point-spread system for 'Kick the Kansan' In response to the "Kick the Kansan" picks, this is a great idea and very interactive. However, there are some inherent flaws in the way it is set up. The games picked are mostly big name teams against terrible teams. This takes almost all the skill out of picking the games. Even without the help of any outside information, when you see one team ranked in the top 25 against a team with no numbered prefix, you have a good start to go with the ranked team. This is common sense. And while not every one of these ranked teams wins, it is very close. Out of last week's 10 games, only two were upsets. Of those two, one was a game with two top 25 ranked teams playing against each other: No. 24 Alabama vs. No. 9 Clemson. The other game was unranked UCLA at home, beating No. 18 Tennessee. If you are at all familiar with sports, you know sportsbooks make odds to make the matchups even. One glance in USA Today or at a Web site will show you the point spreads and "moneylines" on these games. Of last week's games, only three were below a seven-point spread. Although those games have the potential to go either way, the only upset outside of those games was UCLA, a 7.5 point underdog, over Tennessee, a more than 3-to-1 favorite to win. Even though seven points may not seem like a lot, when you have a team favored more than three to one, it actually is a big spread. Instead of wasting half a page with four sports editors nearly identical picks — only four of the 40 game selections were dissimilar in week 1 — it would be much more interesting to see who is picked when spreads come into play. I would like to propose using a point-spread system to pick the games. This essentially gives each game a 50/50 chance of being correct. Four of last week's games were double digit favorites. This week there are three, with one game at 9.5. This will drastically lower the total number of correct choices, but at the same time, it's almost not fair picking seven of 10 games when one team is greater than a three to one favorite. This would make this section much more fun and interesting for everyone. —Max Wescoe, junior from San Diego HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR **Length:** 300-400 words The submission should include the author's name, phone number, grade, hometown. Lenath: 300-400 words LETTER GUIDELINES Send letters to opinion@kansan.com. Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. CONTACT US Matt Erickson, editor 864.4810 merickson@kaansan.com Jordan Herrmann, business manager 864-4358 or ierrmann@kansan.com Toni Bergquist, sales manager 864-4477 or tbergquist@kansan.com Dani Hurst, managing editor 864-4810 or dhurst@kansan.com Kelsey Hayes, managing editor 864-4810 or khayes@kansan.com Mark Dent, managing editor 864-4810 or mdent@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and new Lauren Keith, opinion editor 864-4924 or keith@kansan.com Patrick De Oliveira, associate opinion editor 864-4924 or pdeoliveira@kansan.com 864-7667 or mgibson@kansan.com Jon Schitt, sales and marketing adviser 864-7666 or ischitt@ikansan.com THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansai Editorial Board are Alex Doherty, Jenny Hartz, Lauren Keith, Patrick de Olivaire, Ray Seebepp and Ian Stanford. KU PARKING AT: 7:55 AM vs. 8:00 AM MARIAM SAIFAN This group has a right to free speech, but it shouldn't be manipulating this right. The psychological and emotional damage to a woman walking by these signs who has had an abortion could be enormous. Whether you are pro-choice, pro-life or pro-shut the hell up about it, using graphic images of this nature is wrong. One of the reasons KU Students for Life thought it needed this group on campus is because "facts about abortion are not talked about in academia," according to a posted letter. Isn't part of being an adult and going to college having the right to choose what you learn about? Students have the right to choose their own majors and their own classes. Is Students for Life arguing that there should be an "Abortion Is Murder" 101 class? superficial sentence: "Slavery was once a legal choice." Equating the two is revolting. The group also compares its quest to Susan B. Anthony's quest for the right to vote. These violent images contradict their message of peace and life. These displays do not portray the pro-life message in a positive way. How can abortion be compared to slavery? Having these messages in front of Strong make it look like the Thornbrugh is a Lenexa junior in creative writing. FEMME FIRE CAITLIN THORNBRUGH No matter what side of the pro-life vs. pro-choice argument you are on, forcing these pictures upon unsuspecting students is wrong and unnecessary. A healthy dialogue is not possible when these grotesque graphics are shoved down our throats. A volunteer with Justice For All, the Wichita-based group displaying the images, gave me a pamphlet with a complete representation of its display, and it is hard for me to even read the text because of the pictures. Walking to class Thursday morning, I was greeted by the "Graphic Photos Ahead" signs near Strong Hall. Those signs seemed funny to me after I looked up and saw the two-story-high pictures of bloody fetuses. The pictures were unavoidable. Even if you crossed to the other side of Jayhawk Boulevard, the graphics were so large the scare tactics still reached you. "The stance from the Commission on Status of Women is that abortion is a woman's health issue and that making them illegal forces them into dangerous situations when trying to obtain one. It is up to the woman to decide the fate of their families and their future. This ridiculous circus display is obscene. It sends the wrong message about KU. We hope KU students are smarter than this." Some students who saw the display yesterday fought back by creating their own displays. Samantha Snyder, a senior in English and history, was working at a small table set up next to the giant displays. She works for the Commission on the Status of Women. "We were met with a bit of opposition, and we had to fight tooth and nail to get this here," said Mary Millard, president of KU Students for Life, a nondenominational prolife student organization. The arguments on Justice For All's displays are offensive. The group compares the legality of abortion and slavery in a simple, University endorses this message. Another volunteer, graduate David Lee, said the group couldn't have a table on Wescoe because other student groups already had them reserved. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 6 KANSAN FILE PHOTO 2,600 Here's some of the most important information that you may have missed from this week's local news. Check out kansan.com for full stories and to leave comments. The University shut down one of the longest traditions on campus because of the higher price of natural gas needed to operate the whistle. The University should seek out a donor to finance a more environmentally friendly steam generator that doesn't require natural gas. Check next Wednesday's Kansan for a full-length editorial. ASSOCIATED PRESS THE BIG PICTURE The estimated amount in dollars that it costs the University each time the steam whistle goes off. THE CONTEXT The number of missed appointments at Watkins Memorial Health Center every year. THE BIG PICTURE Watkins hopes to have a new appointment system in place in a year that will work in the Kyou portal to allow students easier access to appointments, prescriptions and lab results. Missed appointments cost students about $40,000 a year. This should be a godsend for those of us who haven't yet mastered time management and agenda books. 15 THE CONTEXT ASSOCIATED PRESS THE BIG PICTURE Percent that Westar customers' electricity bills could increase by if the Kansas Corporation Commission approves the rate proposal. This would increase the average customer's bill by $10 each month. Westar said it needed the money to make investments in new natural gas and wind plants. More higher prices hurt customers' already aching pocketbooks, but this may be the push Kansas needs to begin conserving. FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. I just saw a guy with the emblem of Superman tattooed on the back of his neck. Religious --- --when to stop class My compliments to the Athletics Department for planting those trees around the practice field. It wouldn't occur to anyone that they could walk up the hill to see the field even better. So many schools sing to their fight song. Why don't --when to stop class --when to stop class --when to stop class Styrofoam. The silent killer. Because people can barely clap to it. --when to stop class I love Muse. You should too. --when to stop class I miss Brother Jed. The Dryer Gnome can be defeated by using safety pins to keep your pairs of socks together --when to stop class Maybe I should work more, but for now I'm OK with living off chocolate milk and hot dogs. --when to stop class --when to stop class Word of advice, avoid going to Zig and Mac's on a Friday and popping your gum because an old man will curse at you for it and cause a scene. It's extremely ignorant to think marijuana can't be handled responsibly and legally, just like alcohol. --when to stop class I am amazed at how many people on this campus haven't matured past middle --when to stop class My orange was almost good today. Just a little more until I overdose on some deli- cious vitamin C. --when to stop class I prefer not to. --when to stop class Don LaFontaine, the voice for all of the movie trailers, died. The world will be a much less epic place. --when to stop class Try standing in a Guatemalan chicken bus for three hours on a mountain highway with cliffs on the turns and then talk to me about the K-10 connector being unsafe. --when to stop class The University needs to take that $3,000 it saved by not blowing the whistle and buy all the teachers watches with alarms on them because none of them seem to know what to do. --ugly we're making. People forget how beautiful the world is because we're all so concerned about how only we are making it. @ @KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. 6A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN POLITICS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 Brownback addresses delegates at Republican event Senator promises not to seek third term, says Gov. Kathleen Sebelius would lose if she tried to run for his seat BY FRANCESCA CHAMBERS fchambers@kansan.com MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL — Kathleen Sebelius should start looking for a new job because she won't have one in politics after her run as Kansas governor is over if state Republicans have their way. Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) told Kansas delegates to the Republican National Convention on Thursday morning if Sebellus ran for the seat he holds in the U.S. Senate, she would probably lose. Brownback said Kansans were willing to vote for liberals at the state level if their ideas reflect what is best for the community, but they Last week Sebelius said she was not considering running for Brownback's seat at this time. But the Democratic governor will have few other options if Democratic nominee Barack Obama loses the presidential election or she is not selected to serve on his cabinet if he wins. Brownback will finish his second and final term in the Senate in 2010. Sebelius will finish her last term as governor at the same time. want conservative principles shaping national legislation. "Kathleen Sebelius doesn't stand for those philosophies." Brownback said. "And I think that you will have people lining up for that seat that can win it." Brownback was not as critical of Obama, though, saying even he liked him when he watched him give speeches. "I think what Obama has tapped into is what Reagan did so well, and that is just the optimism and hope of the American public," he said. @ way we are as American people." He said he agreed with Obama's ideals but disagreed @ KANSAN.COM Brownback said that he had not always agreed with Republican presidential nominee John McCain and that he was against the McCain-Feingold Act in 2002, but he supported McCain's bid for the presidency. The McCain-Feingold Act, also known as the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, prohibited national parties from raising or spending money beyond federal lim- See the photo gallery at kansan.com/galleries Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) greets former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson and former Missouri Sen. John Danforth at a Republican National Convention event. Brownback spoke out against Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, saying she would lose if she chose to make a bid for his Senate seat in 2010. Brownback said he would not seek a third term, leaving his seat in the 2010 midterm election. (2) with his policy proposals. He said the Republican Party would lose the presidential race if it did not appear as optimistic about the future as Obama. Francesca Chambers/KANSAN its. Brownback was against the bill because he said it infringed on the First Amendment. "We've got to maintain that hopeful optimism because I firmly believe that the party and the candidates that offer the most hope and optimism are the ones that win," he said, "because that's the Tonight Brownback will speak during the primetime television coverage of the Republican National Convention. This may be the last time Brownback will have the opportunity to address the nation, as it is the last Republican presidential nominating convention that will take place before he leaves office. Brownback said he loved being a senator and wished he had set his term limit at three terms instead of two, but he would still honor the term limit pledge he made when he took office. He also said he looked forward to having more time to spend with his children. doing these things is quite exciting," he said. 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For the first time, recent graduates and current students of the University of Kansas Theatre and Film Department will present their work at the department's annual film rally on Sept. 6. One alumnus who will be speaking is Patrick Rea. He and Ryan Jones, 2003 graduates and co-founders of SenoReality Productions in Lawrence, will show their short film, "Women's Intuition," winner of a regional Emmy this past July. Rea wants his presentation to show students what life is like after graduation. Rea has been working on projects since he graduated. He estimated that he did five or six projects a year. "I can actually pay my bills, which is amazing." Rea said. "You can make movies anywhere now." Sandra Ristovska, Macedonia senior, will show a five-minute trailer for her documentary, "Kaleidoscope," Ristovska directed the international production with a German cinematographer and a Polish sound and set man. She said the film was shown at three international film festivals over the summer: the Skopje Summer Festival, the International Conference of Macedonian Language, Literature and Culture Science in Ohrid, and the University of Applied Art and Science in Dortmund, Germany. Ristovaska began her education at the London Film Academy, but transferred to the University three years ago. "To be a good film maker, you have to have a broad knowledge," Ristovaska said. "Being at KU allows me to take classes in different areas." Jeremy Osbern of Through a Glass Productions, will also speak at the rally. Admission is free. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Herk Harvey Sound Stage at Oldfather Studios, 1621 W.Ninth St. Edited by Brieun Scott KANSAS 08 6 p.m. Memorial Stadium This Saturday, VS. LOUISIANA TECH All-Sports Combo: $150 Student Football-Only Season Ticket: $45 Faculty/Staff Season Ticket: $240 At halftime former Kansas great and NFL Hall of Famer Mike McCormack will be inducted into the Kansas Football Ring of Honor 800-34-hawks kuathletics.com SPORTS VOLLEYBALL TEAM PLAYS AT NOON THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Before the Jayhawk Invitational tonight, the team will face Utah State. VOLLEYBALL 4B KICK THE KANSAN WWW.KANSAN.COM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5. 2008 Find out who different members of the Kansan sports staff picked to win in this weekend's games. SPORTS | 3B BUG BITES COMMENTARY PAGE 1B Young receiver has star potential BY BRYAN WHEELER bwheeler@kansan.com Sitting in Mrkonic Auditorium wearing a black T-shirt, pants and a red backpack, Daymond Patterson, the 5-foot-9, 175-pound freshman wide receiver/punt returner, looks a little out of place. At the moment, he looks like a lost child. It's hard to believe Patterson electrified Kansas' special teams during last week's victory against Florida International, turning in four punt returns for 135 yards, highlighted by a 75-yard touchdown. "I just followed my blockers, and they took me to the endzone," he tells a few reporters who ask him about his touchdown return. FAILURE Patterson To put into perspective how out of place Patterson looks, 6-foot-3, 200-pound sophomore wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe is also in the room surrounded by the media. Briscoe, still 3 KANSAS tying his tie, looks as if he is headed to Massachusetts Street for a post-game dinner at Teller's. With his size there's no mistaking him as a Division I football player. Meanwhile, junior quarterback Todd Reesing, also encircled by the media, is sitting across the room and telling a couple of reporters that Patterson, though talented, looks as if he should be playing "pee- wee" football. Like Reesing should talk. Donning a swanky suit, Reesing, at 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds, looks as if he could be on stage Davis Eckman Reesing with the Jonas Brothers As the smallest player on the roster, Patterson could very well be the next little guy from Texas to become a big-time player at Kansas. — Edited by Adam Mowder We've heard the story before. An undersized all-star from Texas is overlooked and comes to Kansas. In 2006, Mangino removed the redshirt from a freshman quarterback who led the Jayhawks to a comeback victory against Colorado. That quarterback's name is Todd Reesing. an Austin native who was the 2005 4A Player of the Year in Texas, slipped out of Longhorns coach Mack Brown's backyard. But for what the football giants of Texas missed out on, coach Mark Mangino certainly knew what Patterson would bring to Kansas. On first look, it's hard to tell Patterson was a first-team All-Texas selection at wide receiver. Matter of fact, it's hard to imagine Mangino was able to get a first-team All-Texas receiver to commit to Kansas. After all, in a state where football is religion, surely a giant such as Texas, Texas A&M or Texas Tech would have snapped him right up, right? "He's a very, very mature guy," Mangino told reporters after the game. "As soon as he walked here in the complex at two-a-days, he gave you that impression that he can make that transition from high school to Division I without too many bumps in the road." In 2007, an underrated Reesing put up better numbers than legendary littleman Doug Flutie had as a quarterback in his Heisman Trophy season. Running back Jacques Crawford runs the ball against FIU defense. Crawford tweaked his ankle late in the first quarter of last Saturday's game, but Mangino said he's ready to play again this week against Louisiana Tech. With one game and one touchdown under his belt, Patterson has already been an improvement in Kansas' punt-return game. Anthony Webb, last year's starting punt returner, had just 16 yards in 19 returns. Fields injured,out Saturday rains@kansan.com BY B.J. RAINS Weston White/KANSAN One of the biggest keys to the Jayhawks' magical 12-1 season a year ago is already causing problems in 2008 — the injury bug. During the Jayhawks' run to the Orange Bowl Championship, only Kendrick Harper and Anthony Collins missed time because of injuries. Senior wide receiver Dexton Fields, who led the team in receiving last year, will miss Saturday's game against Louisiana Tech with an injured foot. Coach Mark Mangino said after practice on Wednesday that he hoped Fields could return in time for next Friday's game at South Florida. "That's what we're hoping," Mangino said. "I can tell you that there's no fracture, but he is in no way ready to play Saturday, for sure." Fields was injured late in the first quarter of Saturday's 40-10 victory against FIU when he leaped up to catch a pass over the middle of the field and landed awkwardly on his foot. In his place will be freshman Daymond Patterson, who had three catches for 22 yards on offense but provided most of his contributions at punt returner. Patterson had four returns for 135 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown return down the right sideline. Despite Mangino's high praise of Patterson and some of the other younger receivers, Mangino would rather have Fields in the lineup come kickoff. "In college football every game is for keeps," Mangino said. "You don't mind resting them in spring ball or in a practice, but you like to have your guys ready for every single game. There's only 12 of them. You like to have everybody. The reality is, in college football, it doesn't work that way most of the time." Redshirt freshman Jeremiah Hatch, who missed Saturday's game against FIU, has practiced all week and Mangino said he will probably start against Louisiana Tech on Saturday. "He's practiced all week, and we feel good about what we see," Mangino said. "There hasn't been a whole lot of after-effects from practice. Probably after tomorrow's practice if he looks good and he's pain-free, we'll start him." - Two back set — Jake Sharp and locques Crawford, the Jayhawks two top running backs, saw time on the field together at the same time last Saturday. Offensive Coordinator Ed Warinner and Mangino indicated that they will continue to have both of them appear on the field together in certain situations. "It's just another look that you give people," Mangino said. "It's another thing that they have to prepare for. It's a chance to get two good athletes in the backfield on the field at the same time. Both are ball carriers but yet both can catch the football." Crawford, a junior college transfer who rushed for only 32 yards on Saturday after tweaking his ankle late in the first quarter, has been working on his blocking since he - Mohawks — The Jayhawks wide receivers are sporting new hairdos these days. Wide receiver Raymond Brown came up with the idea for all of the receivers to get mohawks before the season started and with the exception of Kerry Meier, all of the receivers agreed and went to have mohawks cut into their hair. "Jocques is really starting to come around as a blocker now that he's learned our system and understands what we're trying to do," Mangino said. "He's a pretty physical guy. He takes pride in being a physical player. It's not like your starting from scratch, he's got some physical ability. "I don't think we'll get Kerry Meier to get a mohawk," Dezmon Briscoe said. "He likes his hair." arrived on campus. Edited by Ramsey Cox SOCCER Ranked team prepares for tough weekend schedule Coach Francis' team plays his alma mater Sunday in a two-game weekend schedule 22 1. 2.3.1.1.1.1.1 BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kansan.com Goalkeeper Julie Hanley blocks a kick against Auburn. The Jayhawks play a game today against UAB. College soccer plays by its own rules. College soccer plays by its own rules. Coach Mark Francis knows that first-hand. A London-born transplant to soccer in the United States, Francis has plenty of experience with the way the rest of the world schedules the beautiful game. The NCAA, on the other hand, does things its own way. This weekend marks the first of eight straight weekends in which No. 20 Kansas will play two games in three days. The Jayhawks start the weekend by taking on UAB Friday afternoon at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex then follow that by traveling to Dallas to face SMU, Francis' alma mater, on Sunday. Weston White/KANSAN Francis said the grueling prospect of 180 minutes of high-level soccer in such a short time span is a phenomenon reserved for college athletes. "Its not ideal." Francis said of the physical demands a clustered schedule poses for his players. "We are the only people in the That isn't even including the NCAA's baffling game clock that counts down each 45 minute half rather than the running clock the rest of the world employs. Still, Francis and his players have no choice but to prepare for the schedule they are given. world who do that. Nobody else plays that many games in three days." Sophomore defender Lauren Jackson said first-year players tend to have trouble adjusting to the scheduling and travel. After a year on campus to build fitness and acclimate to travel, Jackson said she is accustomed to the physical exertion required. "Everyone is tired," she said. "The other team is tired. They played on Friday too so I feel like we are pretty evenly matched." One advantage college squads have is the number of substitutions and available players coaches have at their disposal. NCAA substitution rules allow any player to reenter after being substituted each half, and anyone listed on the game day roster is eligible to enter. HOMECOMING FOR FRANCIS Francis said he doesn't change tactics on Fridays to accommodate for the second games, but that the pace was usually slower on Sundays with coaches keeping more players behind the ball and utilizing their benches more frequently. When Kansas plays SMU Sunday afternoon, it will be the first time the Coach Mark Francis has coached at his alma mater. The Jayhawks battled to a 1-1 tie with the Mustangs last year in Lawrence, but Francis said he hadn't returned to his former stomping grounds except to recruit and watch a few men's games since he graduated in 1987. SEE SOCCER ON PAGE 3B THE UNIVERSITY TAILY KANSAN 2B SPORTS FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 5. 2008 quote of the day "I thought Josh did a terrific job. The pass protection wasn't as good as we would have liked, but Josh kept a lot of plays alive and made some plays down the field. He had a terrific off-season, he was very diligent." —Kansas State football coach Ron Prince fact of the day Kansas State quarterback Josh Freeman was named Co-Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week along with Texas' Colt McCoy. Freeman threw three touchdown passes in K-State's victory against North Texas, and accounted for two more touchdowns on the ground. Big 12 Conference trivia of the dav Q: What Kansas City area high school did Kansas State quarterback Josh Freeman attend? A: Grandview High School Kansas State Athletics MLB MLB Cubs shoot for Series despite slump, injuries CHICAGO Ryan Dempster stepped out in front of the team's headquarters at the beginning of spring training nearly seven months ago and said he thought the Chicago Cubs would win the World Series. Dempster's optimism remains intact, despite a recent funk that has seen the first-place Cubs drop five straight games for the first time this season. And not only are the Cubs trying to weather the losing skid, they learned Thursday that ace Carlos Zambrano has rotator cuff tendinitis, a condition that required an injection of anti-inflammatory medication. Zambrano, who will miss his turn Sunday in Cincinnati, hopes to begin throwing in St. Louis when the Cubs go there next Wednesday. First game answers and raises questions Associated Press I entered Memorial Stadium last Saturday night with a number of questions swimming through my head. I walked out of the stadium with most of them answered. I'm not sure how much one game can tell you about a player or team, kicker or punt return man, but a 47-yard field goal and a 75-yard punt return say something. Some of the most intriguing questions raised during the off-season were answered by Kansas against FIU. Success from 2007 earns you nothing in 2008. Everything must be proven on the field. No one knows how the season will shape up for the Jayhawks right now, but Saturday did prove a few things. It appears the punt return position is settled. Daymond Patterson is all the player that head coach Mark Mangino and his teammates have hoped he would be. He is Kansas' closest answer to Missouri's Jeremy Macin. BY ALEX DUFEK adufek@kansan.com The kicker position no longer looks like an issue. Even with a missed extra point by Grady Fowler there should be no cause for alarm after watching Alonso Rojas boot in a pair of field goals, including an impressive 47-yard blast. Anyone who wondered how the defense would handle the absence of former defensive coordinator Bill Young can put those worries to rest as well. Clint Bowen moved up the ranks and effortlessly filled in Young's shoes. The defense looked every bit as tough and disciplined as it did in 2007. THE MORNING BREW The only position where questions still exist is at the running back spot. There are definitely enough able bodies, even with the departures of Donte Bean, Sean Ransburg and Carmon Boyd-Anderson in the weeks leading up to the first kick-off, but consistency was lacking on Kivisto Field Saturday night. Jocques Crawford showed a few flashes of brilliance during the game and if he hadn't tweaked his leg he might have been able to show more. Jake Harp is still the first person I would want on the receiving end of a shovel pass, but the game showed that he is still best in a running back by committee situation. The underdog, so to speak, is Angus Quigley. Quigley looked impressive in the 6:25 he was allotted during the fourth quarter. He marched the Hawks all the way down the field, rushing six times and catching three passes for 71 all-purpose yards. Quigley can't choose how many minutes he gets or when he gets them, but if he keeps producing like he did on Saturday, I think THE MORNING BREW you will see a lot more of Angus. The only thing that looked like a certain indicator of a great season, other than Todd Reesing, was the fan turnout. 52,112 people came out in their crimson and blue to break the KU football attendance record. Although the crowd started to look spotty halfway through the third quarter, the support was still strong. Last year 46,815 people showed up for Kansas' debut against 2007 MAC champion Central Michigan. That number seemed large then but things have changed quite a bit in Lawrence over a year's time. It goes without saying that plenty of new questions will arise for Kansas as the season progresses, but for now at least, the Jayhawk faithful can be content with the direction the 2008 season is heading. 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The Morris twins will start taking classes immedi- MEN'S BASKETBALL NCAA clears Marcus and Markieff Morris to play Kansas coach Bill Self has fielded the same question hundreds of times over the past three months: When will the NCAA clear the Morris twins? He won't have to anymore The NCAA Eligibility Center ruled Marcus and Markief Marcus ately and be excited that ready to practice next month. "We've been waiting for this day for a long time, and we're it is finally here," the twins said in a statement. "We're looking forward to getting to class and to begin play NASHVILLE Markieff The timing was a bit inconvenient. If the NCAA would have cleared the Morris twins last week, they could have traveled with the team to Ottawa to play in three exhibition games. Self said he was pleased with his team's performance after the trip but wished the Morris twins could have come. But Self isn't worried about that now. He's just happy they'll be eligible to play in the upcoming season. ing with our teammates." Self said he understood why clearing the Morris twins took longer than the Jayhawks five other newcomers. The Morris twins went to multiple high schools and attended a prep-academy last year, which meant more paperwork for the NCAA to sift through. He called their route to Kansas "non-traditional." "We certainly understand the uniqueness of these circumstances," Self said, "so we appreciate the NCAA's cooperation in reviewing the material involved in a timely manner." "While it may have taken a bit longer than we had hoped," Self said, "the important thing is that the process worked." The Morris twins were considered to be Self's prized recruits in the 2008 class. Rivals.com ranked Marcus as the No. 29 player in the nation and Markieff at No. 49. The twins are expected to play immediately and help bolster the Jayhawks' front line with sophomore center Cole Aldrich and freshman forward Quintrell Thomas. Case Keefer 1. 1 . THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 SPORTS 3B KICK THE KANSAN Staff members make their weekly game picks Think you could pick better? Enter next week's contest Arizona State@ Stanford West Virginia@East Carolina Wake Forest@Mississippi BY SAMUEL CRUSE (9-1) Week One Winner Texas Tech@ Nevada Arizona State (34-17) Air Force@Wyoming South Florida@Central Florida BY MARK DENT (8-2) Managing Editor West Virginia Mississippi Texas Tech Wyoming South Florida Iowa State BVU BY RUSTIN DODD (8-2) Sports Editor Kent State@lowa State Arizona State (38-14) Arizona State (41-27) BYU@Washington BY CASE KEEFER (9-1) Basketball Beat Writer Minnesota@Bowling Green Akron@Syracuse Arizona State (45-28) Taylor Bern Big 12 football Overall Record: 8-2 Arizona State (38) West Virginia Wake Forest Texas Tech Wyoming South Florida Iowa State BYU Bowling Green Akron East Carolina Wake Forest Texas Tech Wyoming South Florida Iowa State West Virginia BYU West Virginia Akron Mississippi Arizona State (41-17) West Virginia Wake Forest Texas Tech Air Force South Florida Iowa State BYU Bowling Green Syracuse Drew Bergman Design Chief Overall Record: 7-3 BYU Texas Tech Wake Forest Nevada Air Force Air Force South Florida Akron Bowling Green B.J. Rains Football Overall Record: 7-3 Kent State Arizona State (28-14) West Virginia Wake Forest Texas Tech Air Force South Florida Kent State BYU Bowling Green Syracuse BYU South Florida Bowling Green Akron Matt Erickson Kansan Editor Overall Record: 7-3 Iowa State Arizona State (35-17) West Virginia Wake Forest Texas Tech Air Force South Florida Iowa State BYU Bowling Green Syracuse Washington Bowling Green Andrew Wiebe Assistant Sports Editor Overall Record: 6-4 Syracuse — Edited by Ramsey Cox "You don't want to go back and lose for sure," he said. GEHA MISSING FROM ACTION SOCCER (CONTINUED FROM 1B) Francis said Geha had an undischored medical condition that would not allow her to play. He said she wouldn't play until cleared by the medical staff. Asked if a victory against SMU would mean more than others, Francis admitted he would prefer to improve on last season's result. Through her first three seasons, the St. Thomas Aquinas product started 59 of 60 total games, registering three goals and two assists. sounding off Senior midfielder Missy Geha didn't play against Auburn last weekend, something that has rarely happened since Geha arrived on campus in 2005. FOOTBALL Linebacker wants more masculine nickname SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame linebacker Brian Smith doesn't like his nickname. "BYU quarterback Max Hall will struggle ...to match last week's 486-yard, two touchdown performance." The 6-3, 245-pound Smith, who promises Notre Dame's season-opening game against San Diego State (0-1) on Saturday is "going to be violent," doesn't think "Puppy" fits. Arizona State (28-10) West Virginia Wake Forest Texas Tech Wyoming South Florida Iowa State BYU Minnesota Taylor Bern "The Cyclones can't lose to the Golden Flashes two years in a row, can they?" —Taylor Bern Golf course's history more than a little unlucky GOLF Dozens of players were at Bellerine getting ready for the American Express Championship the morning of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. It was the first big event in St. Louis since the 1992 PGA Championship. Woods was playing in St. Louis for the first time in his career, but he only got in a practice round before the event was canceled. Smith, while in high school, attended a coaches clinic and was described as a "young pup" by defensive coordinator Corwin Brown Smith. St. Louis added yet another chapter to its dreary decade of golf history when the first round of the BMW Championship was washed out by storms that dumped 3 inches of rain on Bellerive Country Club. 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Even with Utah Valley started the year with two losses, the team posted an impressive 21-10 season in 2007, winning the Division I Independent Championship last year. It will be a tough way to open the season at home for the Jayhawks, who also will play 2-1 Central Florida to wrap things up Saturday afternoon. For the lajhawks, their main concern is to avoid the mistakes Uhart PETRA MARIA ALEJANDRO PAYANES that plagued them against VCU in the season opener, and retain what went well against NC State, their lone victory this year. had any issues with effort, the execution always isn't as good as wed like it to be." Bechard said of the past week's practices. "I really enjoy coming to the gym with this group everyday." Bechard said if they could now just match that level of effort with the same level of execution, the Jayhawks could accomplish some great things this year, namely an NCAA tournament birth. But as with Bechard, the players' focus is the weekend at hand and finally being able to enjoy home-court advantage. "Very excited," senior Natalie Uhart said. "Being here in our gym will make us a little more comfortable." Uhart could notice the opening loss to VCU had a lot to do with a lot of young players having to step into the college game for the first time. While this has its benefits in the long run, there will always be some growing pains to start out with. To not only compete with that higher level of opponent but to win, Bechard had his team work on what Bechard called "voleyball IQ" plays, along with blocking, footwork and first-ball kill opportunities and other little things he hopes the team has fine-tuned this week. "We had a lot of young babies on the court, let's just hope that is out of our system now," Uhart said. "I want to see how the other girls will respond to the higher level of play." Although the inexperience was one reason the Jayhawks stumbled out of the gate against VCU, two of those inexperienced freshmen, Alyson Mayfield and Nicole Tate, made huge strides, with Mayfield leading the team in kills against VCU and Tate starting at setter and finishing with a total of 52 assists that weekend. Tate understands the value of what she learned that opening weekend, and hopes to use that to improve during the home opener. "The first match I was a little nervous about," Tate said. "There is always that pressure to perform from coaches and teammates to get better, but it's good." "I am really excited, it's going to be a fun, but tough weekend," Tate said. "First is Utah Valley, so hopefully we get on them." As with Uhart, Tate can't wait to get onto her home court and play at a high level. With three quality opponents on tap for the layawks in just two days, Bechard said there would be a lot of "very good volleyball" played this weekend. - Edited by Kelsey Hayes Strong run,fierce competitor wins game Alpha Chi Omega's running game dominates Delta Gamma defense in 21-0 flag football victory INTRAMURAL BY ELLIOT METZ editor@kansan.com In a first-week intramural flag football match-up, Alpha Chi Omega defeated Delta Gamma 21-0. Alpha Chi Omega dominated the game with a powerful running attack, led by quarterback Jane Barnard, Omaha junior. Barnard scored two touchdowns on the ground and threw for another. "We all just like to come out and have a good time. But if we can win that's even better", Barnard said. Alpha Chi Omega scored first before halftime thanks to a 30-yard scramble by Barnard. As the second half started, the Delta Gamma defense focused on not letting Barnard get away from them. The defense recorded four sacks in the half, with Ashley Frankian, Overland Park freshman, leading the charge with two. But somehow Barnard still managed to make her way into the end zone mid-way into the second half. Then, with about two minutes remaining, Alpha Chi Omega tacked on one more score when Barnard connected with Alicia Ring, Marysville freshman, for the game's only passing touchdown. at the two-point conversion, Alpha Chi Omega opted to go for the three-point conversion and got it, making the score 21-0. Having missed their two attempts The difference in this game might have been experience. Delta Gamma played mostly freshman while Alpha Chi Omega's players were mainly sophomores and juniors. But Delta Gamma captain Ariel Abrams, Mendota Heights, Minn., freshman, is not making any excuses. "We are all still working, and we have a really great attitude," she said. —Edited by Brieun Scott CROSS COUNTRY Take a glimpse into the lives of some of your favorite KU jocks Q&A Brock Ternes senior P Kara Windisch freshman
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Last movie you saw:At home it was "Jaws" but at the movies probably"The Dark Knight""The Dark Knight"
Currently listening to:Mars Volta, Explosions in the Sky,and some Pearl JamA lot of old rock like Def Leppard and Metallica
Other sports:I like playing baseball.I'm not successful though.I'm pretty good at tennis
What would be your dream vacation?One with lots of running.Some place in Europe.Going to Italy.
Sudoku or crossword:Neither.Crossword.
Pre-race rituals:Just staying positive and staying loose.Also tell myself how fun this is.Listening to my music and visualize.
Favorite NFL team:Carolina PanthersDon't have one.
Favorite KU tradition:The Rock Chalk Chant.I think it's THE tradition.Going to KU Basketball Games.
Favorite quote:Anything Kurt Vonnegut or George Carlin says.Can't think of one.
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Heart of America E-Commerce (located in the Lawrence Regional Technology Center) seeks Business students or related applicants to help with CoolProducts.com and Search Engine Optimization tasks. Projects involve social networking, blogging, forums and PR. Interviews: Sept. 15-19. Seeking 12-25 hrs participation per week per intern @ $8.50/hr. start. Pleaseemailresuper.to.tschmidt@hcoeh.net or call for an interview. Tony Schmidt 841-7777 Harvesters wanted by organic orchard in North Lawrence. Gather fallen chestnuts beginning mid-September. Paid per pound. No experience needed. Bicycle distance from downtown. Flexible scheduling. Inquire at: Chestnut Charlie's; 841-8505 or email: nutzsell@aol.com . Use www.chestnutcharlie.com JOBS Zarco 66 Earth Friendly fuels is now hiring energetic, outgoing individuals who enjoy dealing w the public excellent customer service skills & smiles a must! Apply online at www.zarco66.com Jason's deli Discover Fun! 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Day & evening shifts avail. Apply to 922 Mass. 1447 W 23rd. 601 Kasold. 3140 Iowa St. Suite #110 Accepting applications for part time student Food Service Workers in the KU Dining Retail and Residential units for the Fall 2008 semester. Start date of August 15, 2008 at $7.50 per hour. Various hours available. FOOD SERVICE WORKERS Part Time IRONHORSE GOLF CLUB LEAWOOD KS. SNACK BAR/BEVERAGE CAR ironhonor@ironhorsegolf.com Part time Nanny position: Looking for caring, responsible person to nanny for 2 year old girl. Must have child care experience and references. Hours available 9-11 Mon. Weds. Fri. Call Karen at 542-9358 for more info. Part time receptionists must be eligible for work study. Apply at 1112 W 6th St. Suite 100 at the Marston Hearing Center. JOBS PHP Web Programmer Heart of America E-Commerce (located in the Lawrence Regional Technology Center) seeks Computer Science or Computer Engineering Under Graduate or Graduate Students for fall part time work. Projects involve PHP and Java programming. We will be designing methods to gather data, test users, analyze data, recognize patterns, apply insights, infer principals and improve systems. Hoping to engage interviews on Sept. 15-19. Seeking 15-25 hrs of participation per week per intern with a $12.50 start. Please email resume to tschmidt@hoaec.net or call for an interview. Tony Schmitch 841-7777 Immediate position available for full-time and part-time PHP Web Programmers at Absorbent, Ink. Must have experience with PHP and MySQL. Great work environment, competitive pay and benefits available. Visit www.pligimage.com/careers PT personal care attendant for young woman with autism, 2-3 days per week and weekend shifts also avail. Please call 785-268-5307. Extra money. Students needed ASAP. Earn up to $150/day being a mystery shopper. No exp required. Call 1-800-722-4791 Sunshine Acres Preschool. Substitute teachers needed for fall semester. Will train in Montessori. 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SERVICES Drum Lessons: drum set, snare, mallet, etc. Study with Kun. Master of arts, KU. Former instructor of KU Drumline. Rock jazz, class. 785-218-3203 Young Life College Club will be meeting at 6pm Friday in the Pine Room in the Union. Contact Linyse Elliot for more information 954-892-1620. CHILD CARE Montessori Discovery Place now enroling ages 21/22. Small montesson preschool, individual attention/kindergarten preparation. 785-865-0678 TRAVEL U. B.Ski is looking for Sales Rep to post College Skii Week flyers. Earn Free Trips & Extra Cash. Call 1-800-SKWILD. 1 College Ski & Board Week BRECKENRIDGE Sk12 Mountains & 5 Resorts for the $179 Breck, Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone & A Basin U. Ski 1-800-SKI-WILD u. Ski SKI-WILD 1800/754-9453 www.ubski.com hawkchalk.com 6B GAME DAY THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 KU KICKOFF AT A GLANCE Despite winning by 30 points, Kansas didn't play that dominating of a game against FIU on Saturday. A team's biggest improvement comes from week one to two, so look for Kansas to come out strong. It could be another sellout at Memorial Stadium, which should help propel Kansas to a 2-0 start. BY THE NUMBERS 37 completions for Todd Reesing 40 points scored against FIU 135 punt return yards for Daymond Patterson PLAYER TO WATCH 139 yards of offense allowed by the Kansas defense Jeremiah Hatch. Hatch, a freshman offensive lineman, will make his first start of the season on Saturday at right tackle after missing the FIU game with an undisclosed injury. If healthy, the redshirt Hatch PETER HAYES freshman should help allow Todd Reesing more time to throw the ball down the field. QUESTION MARKS Will running back Jocques Crawford and guard Adrian Mayes play? The two were both banged up and left the FIU game last Saturday with undisclosed injuries. Both are key parts to the offense and Crawford is looking to have a breakout game after he rushed for only 32 yards last week before tweaking his ankle. Will Kansas stay focused on Louisiana Tech with South Florida looming next week? The Jahawks did a great job of not looking past any opponents in 2007 and they are faced with that challenge again on Saturday with a much tougher task awaiting them next week. GAME DAY READY FOR ROUND TWO Kansas to play second game against FBS opponent KANSAS VS. LOUISIANA TECH 6 p.m. Saturday, Memorial Stadium, FSN Kansas 1-0,0-0 Big 12 OFFENSE Todd Reesing completed 37 passes but only threw for 256 yards as the Kansas offense dinked and dunked their way down the field on Saturday against FIU, opting to go for the shorter passes instead of the longer ones. One of the few long throws that Reesing attempted was intercepted. Coach Mark Mangino said that FIU didn't want them to run the ball and that they were allowing them to throw the short passes so that's what they did. Dexton Fields will miss the game with an injury but Daymond Patterson and Jonathon Wilson should be able to fill the void. Look for the Kansas offense to use the two-back set with Jake Sharp and Jocques Crawford as they did against FIU. The offense is set for a breakout game. ★★★★ DEFENSE New defensive coordinator Clint Bowen couldn't have asked for a better debut on Saturday, allowing FIU to rack up only 139 yards of total offence. The only FIU touchdown came on a punt return, meaning the defense only allowed a field-goal late in the second half. They held FIU to 2-14 on third-down conversions and were able to hold FIU on several occasions when they were handed bad field position. Look out for nickelback Phillip Strozier, who had two interceptions against FIU. ★★★★ SPECIAL TEAMS Daymond Patterson burst onto the scene in his first college game, taking four pount returns for 135 yards. His third of the day went for a 75-yard touchdown down the right sideline in the second quarter. Alonzo Rojas had a strong debut as well, hitting two field goals, including a 47 yarder, and averaging 46 yards on three punts. The only slip up came when FIU took back a punt return of their own 74 yards for a score. Mangino said that they had made a few personnel changes and corrected the problem. ★★★★ COACHING Mangino did a great job last year of keeping his tea focused one game at a time and that will be the challenge this week. With a big ESPN2 matchup at South Florida looming next Friday, Mangino must somehow keep his squad focused on Louisiana Tech and not allow the Jayhawks to look past the Bulldogs and think about the sunny beaches of Tampa. Offensive coordinator Ed Warinner will continue to sprinkle in bits and pieces of the offense that we haven't seen before, but they will probably be saving most of their new wrinkles for South Florida. ★★★☆ MOMENTUM Both teams come in with momentum after winning their first game of the season, but another potential sell out crowd should give the Jayhawks the edge. Kansas beat FIU 40-10 but didn't play all that well on offense. Kansas will be looking for a much more dominating performance and should come out ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ OFFENSE Louisiana Tech 1-0, 0-0 WAC Quarterback Taylor Bennett is a smart guy — he just didn't look that way against Mississippi State. Bennett struggled, completing only 14 of 40 passes with an interception, but he did throw one touchdown in the second quarter. Sophomore wide receiver Phillip Livas averaged 18 yards per catch as a freshman and Philip Beck is a solid possession receiver. The duo also handles the return duties with Beck covering punts and Livas the top man for kick returns. Running back Patrick Jackson scored both touchdowns in Louisiana Tech's 22-14 victory last week. ★ ★ ★ ☆ DEFENSE SPECIALTEAMS Louisiana Tech's defense has tremendous speed, good hands and a nose for the ball. Last week the Bulldogs recorded three sacks, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries. They're unlikely to duplicate those numbers, but even a fraction of that would keep them in the game longer than expected. Junior safeties Antonio Baker and Deon Young lead an experienced secondary and the duo each recorded an interception last week. Defensive end Kwame Jordan is a 6-foot-4, 245-pound animal who transferred to Louisiana Tech from Fort Scott Community College, where he recorded 17.5 sacks in 2007. fired up. If Penn State is Linebacker U, then just call Louisiana Tech Kicker U. While not nearly as sexy a title, the Bulldogs shouldn't be ashamed of their impressive list of kicking alumni. Current NFL place kickers Josh Scobee (Jacksonville Jaguars) and Matt Stover (Baltimore Ravens) once booted for the Bulldogs. As did former NFler Chris Boniol, who's the only player in league history to attempt seven field goals of 28 yards or more — he made all seven. Now kicking for Louisiana Tech is senior Brad Oestriecher, who connected on field goals of 48, 28 and 50 yards last week. Oestriecher also had an extra point blocked, but still earned WAC special teams player of the week honors. the chal- at South The e- edent and the the last 6 Derek KANSAS 28 their may have was solid an away. Do them from could for team a on the Dool ing Daymond Patterson ★★★☆☆ B. J.Rains ★★★★ COACHING erek Dooley comes from a strong coaching pedigree, the son of legendary Georgia coach Vince Dooley. The elder Dooley took the Bulldogs to unprecedented heights, winning six SEC championships and the school's only national championship in the last 66 years. Like his father did at Georgia, Daymond Patterson coach and athletic director. He's currently the only person in D-1 to hold both titles. From 2000-04, Dooley served on Nick Saban's staff at LSU, helping the Tigers win the 2004 national championship. ★★★ ☆☆ MOMENTUM KANSAN.COM The bulldogs are ruling high after their sloppy 22-14 win last week.The game may have been ugly, but Louisiana Tech's defense was solid and there were a lot of positives to take away. Dooley said on Tuesday that he tried to keep them from celebrating the win too much so they could focus on this week's game. Beating a bowl team at home and defeating a BCS bowl team on the road are two very different things, but Dooley's Dawgs have plenty of confidence heading into Saturday's contest. @ Daymond Patterson The Bulldogs are riding high after ★★★★★ —Taylor Bern See additional coverage of the game, including The Hot Route podcast and a live blog during Saturday's game on Kansan.com. LATECH KICKOFF AT A GLANCE Saturday's victory was the first time Louisiana Tech beat a BCS conference team since it edged Michigan State 20-19 in 2003. The Bulldogs haven't defeated two BCS teams in the same season since 1997, and the odds aren't in their favor to do it this year. They're more than capable of keeping the game uncomfortably close for Kansas fans, but the ball will have to bounce their way more than a few times in key situations to notch the upset. BYTHE NUMBERS (2008 Averages and National Rank) 22. 0 ppg -76th scoring offense 175. 0 ypg - 74th passing offense 94. 0 ypg - 94th rushing offense 257. 0 ypg - 84th passing defense 14 ppg - 43rd scoring defense 91. 0 ypg - 47th rushing defense PLAYER TO WATCH Senior running back Patrick Jackson. Jackson has running back speed with fullback power, making him a very versatile weapon out of the Bulldog backfield. Jackson scored both touchdowns — one rushing, one receiving — last week and he currently Jackson ranks third all-time in Louisiana Tech's record books with 4,360 all-purpose yards. Jackson may also field some punts or kickoffs on Saturday. His cousin, Tyson Jackson, is a preseason first team all-SEC defensive end at LSU. QUESTION MARKS Can the Tech secondary pull off another miracle? Last week Louisiana Tech surrendered 257 passing yards,but came up with key interceptions to halt drives in its own territory. Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing picked apart the FIU defense with short passes,making it more difficult for the secondary to get involved.The Bulldogs must force Reeing to go deep and take advantage when he does. BIG 12 SCHEDULE Game Time (CT) Channel San Jose State at Nebraska 11:30 a.m. N/A Eastern Washington at Colorado 2:30 p.m. N/A Cincinnati at Oklahoma 2:30 p.m. ABC Texas A&M at New Mexico 5 p.m. Versus Northwestern State at Baylor 6 p.m. N/A Kent State at Iowa State 6 p.m. N/A Louisiana Tech at Kansas 6 p.m. FSN Montana State at Kansas State 6 p.m. FCS Southeast Missouri at Missouri 6 p.m. N/A Houston at Oklahoma State 6 p.m. N/A Texas Tech at Nevada 8 p.m. N/A Texas at UTEP 9:15 p.m. ESPN2 I will do it. MEMORIAL STADIUM WILL ROCKIF... The young receivers come close to their performances last week. Sophomore Dezmon Briscoe caught three touchdown passes and freshman Daymond Patterson electrified the stadium with the first highlight-reel play of the season — a 75-yard punt return touchdown. GALE SAYERS WILL WEEP IF... Kansas lines up to feast on another cupcake, because Louisiana Tech is far from a tasty treat. Derek Dooley's Dawgs have some serious bite and their win last week should've let the Jayhawks know that they're not to be taken lightly. PREDICTION: PREDICTION Kansas 38, Louisiana Tech 13 TOP 25 TELEVISED GAMES 9 Game Central Michigan at No. 2 Georgia Ohio at No. 3 Ohio State Cincinnati at No. 4 Oklahoma Miami (FL) at No. 5 Florida No. 8 West Virginia at East Carolina Southern Miss at No. 9 Auburn No. 10 Texas at UTEP Marshall at No. 11 Wisconsin Tulane at No. 13 Alabama No. 15 BYU at Washington Stanford at No. 15 Arizona State No. 17 South Florida at UCF Utah State at No. 18 Oregon Oregon State at No. 19 Penn state Ole Miss at No. 20 Wake Forest UNLV at No. 22 Utah Eastern Illinois at No. 24 Illinois Time Channel 2:30 p.m. N/A 11 a.m. ESPN 2:30 p.m. ABC 7 p.m. ESPN 3:30 p.m. ESPN 11:30 a.m. N/A 9:15 p.m. ESPN2 11 a.m. Big 10 6 p.m. N/A 2:10 p.m. N/A 9:07 p.m. N/A 6 p.m. ESPN2 2:37 p.m. N/A 2:30 p.m. ABC 2:30 p.m. ABC 7:06 p.m. N/A 11 a.m. Big 10 KANSAS FOOTBALL WINS AGAIN: SEE WRAP UP ON 4B Kansas running back Angus Quigley helps lead team to shutout victory against Louisiana Tech THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WWW.KANSAN.COM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 VOLUME 120 ISSUE 13 POLITICS Moore visits University, speaks to classes, student groups BY JESSE TRIMBLE jtrimble@kansan.com Congressman Dennis Moore (D-Kan.) came to campus on Friday to visit classes and meet with members of Student Senate. He spoke about the problem of national debt and also said registering to vote on campus was a positive change. During his classroom visits, Moore brought out a photo of several small chill dren gathered around one another. "These are my grandchildren," Moore said. "And we are currently passing this national debt on to them and to you. We have mortgaged our grandchildren's futures." Moore said that the national debt had gone up $5.8 trillion since 1999. Currently, Moore said, the United States collected $375 billion a year on interest alone from the national debt. "That's money that could be used for education." Moore said. Moore also watched KU Young Democrats register student voters on Wescoe Beach. "I think it's great that there's so much political activism in young people," Moore said. "I'm proud of the KU Young Democrats because they know as well as I do that it is a civic responsibility to register to vote." BRIAN MAYER Moore also said he remembered that while he attended the University as a student from 1965 to 1967, students weren't able to register to vote on campus. "This is a huge and positive change," Moore said. "It provides flexibility to students." Moore met with several other groups on campus, including Student Senate and the presidents of both Amnesty International and the Black Student Union. Adam McGonigle, Wichita junior and student body president, and other members of Student Senate ate lunch with Moore. RELIGION SEE MOORE ON PAGE 3A Ramadan more than just fasting BY BETSY CUTCLIFF bcutcliff@kansan.com With the beginning of the fasting month of Ramadan on Sept. 1, Lawrence restaurants were empty of local Muslims, who were required to fast from sunup to sundown. The holy month is based on the lunar calendar. It begins on the first day of the ninth month to celebrate the initial revealing of the Qur'an by Allah. Fasting is required and entails neither eating nor drinking while the sun is up, as well as abstaining from sex and smoking. Dalal AlBuhayri, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, graduate student, said she spent most of her day sleeping to avoid being drained from the fast, only getting up occasionally to pray. "Last year I had to drop two classes because of the fasting and being tired from it," she said. "I couldn't do my homework or pay attention in class." This year she took most of her classes at night to avoid the harsh toll fasting takes on the body. Middle Eastern businesses around Lawrence also feel the presence of the fast, especially with the meal after sundown, called the Iftar. Mohammad Al Zatti, manager of the Mediterranean Market and Cafe on Kasold and 15th Streets, said he saw an increase in Muslim shoppers preparing for the evening meal. "We see a lot more Muslim and Arab shoppers this time of year," he said. "We sell a lot of sweets, like Baklava and biscuits to celebrate after the sun goes down." SEE RAMADAN ON PAGE 3A Three Muslim women pray at the upper level of the Lawrence Islamic Center on Friday afternoon during the Islamic holiday of Ramadan. CAMPUS Hemenway decides to sound the whistle BY JESSE TRMBLE itrimble@kansan.com Julianne Kueffer/KANSAN The famous KU whistle will sound again. (1) University Chancellor Robert Hemenway announced Friday that the steam whistle, which signals the ending of classes, would be turned back on as of Monday. Hemenway also said he appreciated those who expressed their willingness to support the whistle's operation by donating money to have it running again. Those who wish to donate can do so at the University's maintenance fund, which helps preserve campus facilities and infrastructure for current and future students. Those who wish to donate online can visit the KU Endowment Web site at: www.kuendowment.org/. KANSAN FILE PHOTO Hemenway said he decided to have the whistle turned on after hearing several people's remarks about the whistle being gone. the sound of the steam whistle has been present in the University campus since 1912, but the whistle was recently shut off to cut back on cost of gas. LOCAL Farmers Market benefits KU students while thriving in Downtown Lawrence The Downtown Lawrence Farmers market, a long-time community fixture, offers some KU students a unique employment opportunity, and many more the chance to purchase the freshest foods available. FULL STORY PAGE 8A PROFILE Undarmma Pirenlei is one of five international students from Mongolia at the University. She talked about the struggle of her life in the U.S. and goal after graduation. Poet misses home,finds inspiration in writing SCIENCE FULL STORY PAGE 4A Researchers receive aid from hospital Lawrence Memorial Hospital's MRI machine is going to be used on something other than humans. The hospital gave the KU physics department permission to use the machine to research the effects of magnetic fields on radio waves. FULL STORY PAGE 5A VOLUNTEERISM Outreach center extends to the Philippines The Center for Community Outreach is reaching farther than campus — it's going all the way to the Philippines. The University organization is raising money to help build a school for impoverished children in the Southeast Asian nation. FULL STORY PAGE 5A index Classifieds...3B Opinion...7A Crossword...6A Sports...1B Horoscopes...6A Sudoku...6A All contents, unless stated otherwise; © 2008 The University Daily Kansan ASSOCIATED PRESS PETER LOVE JERRY SEINFELD AD FAILS TO SCORE New Microsoft commercial leaves consumers confused, unimpressed | 6A THE STORM IS COMING. weather TODAY 74 46 Scattered T-Storms TODAY 74 46 Scattered T-Storms TUESDAY 72 52 Sunny WEDNESDAY 76 62 Partly Cloudy weather.con 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 quote of the day "Experience is by far the best teacher. You know, ever since I was a little girl I knew that if you look both ways when you cross the street, you'll see a lot more than traffic." Mae West, actress fact of the day factoftheday.com Dromophobia is a fear of crossing streets. 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: 2. New KC art gallery operated by students 3. Salon Hawk raises breast cancer awareness 1. Ranked soccer team prepares for tough weekend schedule 4. Depression plagues college students 3. familiar sound of whistle no longer heard 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. 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 60645. The University Daily Kansan (ISSN 0746-4967) 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 6044. Annual subscriptions by mail are $120 plus tax. Student subscriptions of are paid through the student activity fee. Postmaster: Send address to The University Daily Kansan. 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 66045 media partners NEWS KUJH For more news turn to KUJH. Sunflower Broadband 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 UKH online at tv.ku.edu. Irving Shaffino, 15, plays with a basketball in Shallowater, Texas, on July 16. Irving developed liver disease and had a liver transplant in July 2007. KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there is a talent show, talk shows and other content made for students, by students, by writers. When rock'n'roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 9.7 is for you. 907 klv A laughing matter Julianne Kueffer/KANSAN 102 ASSOCIATED PRESS Lauren Fulton, Dallas junior, hunches over from laughter during a night out with friends at Louise's Downtown, 1009 Massachusetts St. According to helpguide.org, a nonprofit resource aimed to help people with health challenges," Laughter activates the chemistry of the will to live and increases our capacity to fight disease." SPALDING Obesity linked to liver transplants NATIONAL BY LINDA A. JOHNSON ASSOCIATED PRESS TRENTON, N.J. — In a new and disturbing twist on the obesity epidemic, some overweight teenagers have severe liver damage caused by too much body fat, and a handful have needed liver transplants. Many more may need a new liver by their 30s or 40s, say experts warning that pediatricians need to be more vigilant. The condition, which can lead to cirrhosis and liver failure or liver cancer, is being seen in kids in the United States, Europe, Australia and even some developing countries, according to a surge of recent medical studies and doctors interviewed by The Associated Press. The American Liver Foundation and other experts estimate 2 percent to 5 percent of American children over age 5, nearly all of them obese or overweight, have the condition, called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. "It's clearly the most common cause of liver disease," said Dr. Ronald Sokol, head of public policy at the liver foundation and a liver specialist at Children's Hospital and University of Colorado Denver. Some experts think as many as 10 percent of all children and half of those who are obese may suffer from it, but note that few are given the simple blood test that can signal its presence. A biopsy is the only sure way to diagnose this disease. As fat builds up, the liver can become inflamed and then scarred over time, leading to cirrhosis, a serious condition, which in years past was mostly caused by hepatitis or drinking too much alcohol. Liver failure or liver cancer can follow, but if cirrhosis has not yet developed, fatty liver disease can be reversed through weight loss. among African-Americans, and more common among boys than girls. The disease is most common in overweight children with belly fat and certain warning signs, such as diabetes or cholesterol or heart problems. However, it's been seen in a few children of normal weight. Genetics, diet and exercise level all play a role. It is most prevalent among Hispanics, relatively rare "There are people in their 30s or early 40s that will require a liver transplant" from developing the condition as a kid, predicts Dr. José Derdoy, head of liver transplants at Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center in St. Louis. He's treated a 15-year-old, 530-pound boy and many others with the condition. With fatty liver disease becoming more common in adults, many experts predict it will become the top cause of liver transplants by 2020. "There aren't enough livers to go around," says Dr. Philip Rosenthal of the University of California-San Francisco Children's Hospital. ODD NEWS Cockatoo confuses neighbors, cops with cries TRENTON, N.J. — Cries for help inside a Trenton, N.J., home turned out to be for the birds. Neighbors called police Wednesday morning after hearing a woman's persistent cry of "Help me! Help me!" coming from a house. Officers arrived and when no one answered the door, they kicked it in to make a rescue. But instead of a damsel in distress, officers found a caged cockatiel with a convincing call. It wasn't the first time the 10-year-old bird named Luna said something that brought authorities to the home of Evelyn DeLeon. About seven years ago, the bird cried like a baby for hours, leading to reports of a possible abandoned baby and a visit to the home by state child welfare workers. But it was only Luna practicing a newfound sound, DeLeon says her bird learns much of her ever-growing vocabulary from watching television, in both English and Spanish. DeLeon says. Robber skips grabbing cash, prefers condoms DALLAS — A robber rolled into a Dallas convenience store came armed with a bat and a knife. He left with a lot of condoms and an energy drink. Dallas police Cpl. Kevin Janse said Friday that a man in a wheelchair entered a Dallas 7-Eleven Wednesday afternoon, rolled straight toward the cash register and beat it with a baseball bat until it opened. But he didn't grab any cash. Instead, police say he stole 10 boxes of condoms and an energy drink before making his getaway Wednesday afternoon. Associated Press Thursday's article "Students cram into buses, leave no room to spare" misidentified Derek Meier. He is an Independence, Kan., sophomore. on campus The seminar "New Staff Orientation" will begin at 8 a.m. in 204 JRP. The public event "Jesse B. Semple Brownbag Series" will begin at 11:30 a.m. in Alcove J in the Kansas Union. The public event "Federalist Society: Koch Associate Program" will begin at 12:30 p.m. in 104 Green Hall. correction The lecture "KU Department of Design Hallmark Design Symposium Series" will begin at 6 p.m. in 3139 Wescoe. The concert "Visiting Artists Winds of Freedom" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall. NATIONAL Man charged with wife's teen lover's death KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A prosecutor described a schoolteacher's husband as a jealous, calculating killer as trial opened Friday on charges he murdered his wife's teenage lover. But a defense lawyer told the jury that the defendant was a victim himself of a spouse who flaunted her infidelity. 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Dessert is a main part of the meal, and Al Zaiti said this is what he stocks up on in his store. "Mostly people are shopping for a large group, so they buy a lot at once, especially desserts," he said. "We do this for God," he said "Just for God, not any other people." While medical studies reported by The Associated Press have shown that fasting can be beneficial to health, it is also dangerous to overeat or overload the stomach with heavy foods, hence the light fare of sweets, fruits and soups. AlBuhayri said the breaking of the fast at sundown was the most enjoyable tradition of the month. "After the sun goes down all of your friends get together and you eat a great meal, with a lot of sweets afterwards to celebrate," she said. "After the meal at night we all spend time together and talk about the Qur'an and Mohammed and pray and spend time talking about stories and faith." Health concerns are not supposed to interfere with the month. There are exceptions to the tradition of fasting for people who are too ill or unable to abstain from food and water. Pregnant women, menstru- ating women, the sick and elderly are encouraged not to endanger their health but to make up days they missed later in the year. But fasting isn't the only emphasized practice of Ramadan. He said that giving to the poor was to satisfy God, and to help attain self-purification. Erhan Delen, Mardin, Turkey, graduate student and president of KU's Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogue Association, said focusing on the poor was especially important during Ramadan. "When we are fasting we are understanding the poor people better," he said. "Although we have food and water we cannot drink them so we can understand the poor people's lives." Edited by Ramsey Cox Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, which are the backbone of the religion. Almsgiving to the poor is another pillar. "He's a very personable guy, who obviously enjoys being around students and constituents", McGonigle said. "He had about as much fun here as we had having him." MOORE (CONTINUED FROM 1A) During lunch, McGonigle said that Moore spoke on issues at the University and issues that were going on within the elections and Washington. Mason Heilman, Lawrence junior and Student Senate Executive Committee chairman, said that Moore also spoke about daily life at lunch. "It was a great way for us to get to know the person representing us in Washington," Heilman said. Andrew Toth, Colby sophomore and KU Young Democrats president, said Moore was great with the students and was good at answering one-on-one impromptu questions from the students. "This is great for students who want to know what government officials know about," Toth said. Moore wasn't all business on Friday, and occasionally joked with the student audience. "What's that funny looking bird?" the 62-year-old congressman asked students, pointing to a Jayhawk. He soon began laughing. After Moore met with KU Young Democrats on Wescoe Beach, he attended a rally at the Kansas Union, where Students for Moore and members of KU Young Democrats met him to ask questions. Students asked an array of questions, with topics ranging from global warming and the situation in Iraq to lowering costs of education. POLITICS "What we're doing is taking our national charge card and charging everything to it that we want," Moore said to students. "And you know what? We're making you guuvs pay for it." Moore will be running against Nick Jordan of Shawnee in the upcoming election. McCain distances himself from GOP KU Young Democrats will be on Wescoe Beach this week registering students to vote and providing information on the upcoming elections. The group will move to the Kansas Union if it rains. ASSOCIATED PRESS Edited by Rachel Burchfield ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Barack Obama isn't John McCain's only opponent. Sometimes McCain sounds like he's running almost as hard against President Bush and the Republican Party as he is against Obama, his Democratic rival for the White House. The GOP is guilty of indulging in a spending spree of taxpayers' money, McCain laments. They haven't solved huge problems such as the looming insolvency of Social Security and Medicare, passing on huge IOUs and perplexing issues to future generations instead of fixing them as they had promised. He doesn't name Bush but the implication is clear: It happened on his watch and he signed bills that made the deficit soar. "We began to value power over principle," McCain said in Colorado Springs, Colo. Some lawmakers turned corrupt and wound up in jail, he told a rally in Albuquerque, N.M. "Change is coming, change is coming," McCain promised, projecting an image of independence and political populism. One of his challenges is to separate himself from the unpopular incumbent in the White House and fight against Obama's charge that a McCain presidency would amount to a third term for Bush. "On the core issues, the economy and the war, he has been joined to Bush at the hip," said Democratic pollster Mark Mellman. "On the other hand, Bush is a lead weight dragging him down. He has to rely on rhetoric to separate himself but he can't separate himself on policies important to the American President Bush and Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) walk down the West Wing Colonnade of the White House in Washington, prior to speaking to reporters in the Rose Garden where the president endorsed McCain. Barack Obama likes to say, "We can't afford to give John McCain the chance to serve out George Bush's third term." Bush's "third term" has become a favorite attack line for Democrats, one repeated almost daily by the candidate and his surrogates. They argue that McCain favors failed Bush administration economic policies and would keep U.S. troops in Iraq for the foreseeable future. THOMAS J. SCHNEIDER people." Eager to keep control of the White House, Republicans are keeping their mouths shut about McCain's barbs. McCain's criticism rankles White House officials who are eager to build up Bush's legacy. They are quick to strike hard at anything they perceive as criticism from almost any quarter, particularly the media. But Bush aides are giving McCain a free pass even as they quietly grumble about how pointed his attacks have become. There's no free pass from Obama's campaign. ASSOCIATED PRESS "Voting with George Bush 90 percent of the time isn't being a maverick, it's being the president's sidekick," said Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton. "The idea that John McCain represents change in Washington is as laughable as his claim that he'll take on the special interests when some of the biggest corporate lobbyists in America are running his campaign." Railing against Washington's political establishment is an old tradition in presidential campaigns, but McCain overlooks the fact that he is an elder in the club. He is Arizona's senior senator, having served 22 years after four years in the House. He doesn't talk about how long he's been in Washington, focusing instead on the fact that he has been at odds with many Republicans on a range of issues such as campaign finance reform, imposing limits on harsh treatment of terrorist suspects, tax cuts, which he opposed before he supported them, and federally financed embryonic stem cell research. "Obviously, I was very unpopular in some parts of my own party, whether it be on the issue of climate change or against [former Defense Secretary Donald] Rumsfeld's strategy and the president's strategy in Iraq, or whether it be on campaign finance reform or a number of other issues that I fought against the 'special interests,'" McCain said in an interview broadcast Sunday on CBS "Face the Nation." The clear message is that there are no sacred cows. Bush and largest group of older Americans. Campaigning later, McCain has not offered specific solutions, saying instead he will reach out to Democrats for answers. He said he would have more than one Democrat in his Cabinet. LIBERTY HALL accessibility info 644 Mass. 748-1912 (785) 149-1972 HAMLET 2 (R) 4:30 7:00 9:30 BRIDESHEAP REVISITED (PG13) 5:00 8:00 matinee monday-all tix--$6.00 Congress are very unpopular, so they're an easy target. "I don't work for a party. I don't work for a special interest. I don't work for myself. 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Jayplay Available Every Thursday 4A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20 PROFILE Homesickness inspires Mongolian student's poetry BY SACHIKO MIYAKAWA smiyakawa@kansan.com Undarmaa Pirenlei writes down verses immediately whenever they come to mind. Her poems emerge from her encounters with people, the events of everyday life and her emotions. But Pirenlei's poems capture something else: her inner struggle of her new life in the U.S. Pirenlei came to the U.S. from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in 2002. She was a high school exchange student in Phenix City, Ala. She enrolled at Johnson County Community College right after the exchange program. She transferred to the University in 2007 and is a senior this semester. She is one of five Mongolian international students at the University. In one poem, "Soliorol," which means "madness" in Mongolian, Pirenlei expressed her trials with life in a new country. "I was a talkative girl in Mongolia." Pirenlee said. "I felt like I was a little baby here. When I tried to say something, people sometimes didn't understand me." spective to class discussions, talking about her experience overseas. 2014.12.27 "She's a very articulate woman with a great perspective," said Russel, who taught Pirenlei in spring 2008. She said writing poems allowed her to release emotion. Stephanie Russel, graduate teaching assistant in Humanities and Western Civilization, said Pirenlei brought a different per- She said Pirenlei's emphasis on community sometimes shocked her students who took individualism for granted. Pirenlei said she has faced fewer problems as her English improved. However, she said people's lack of understanding about Mongolia sometimes bothered her. She said one of her instructors at JCCC laughed at her name. Also, she said some Americans thought all Mongolians were nomadic and barbaric. Udarnama Pairenlei, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia senior, immigrated to the United States in 2002. Pirenlei is double majoring in political science and economics. "I cannot ride a horse. I'm from a city," Pirenlei said. "Some people just don't get what other people are like and live outside of their world." Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, junior and Pirenlei's friend at the University, said she had a strong sense of justice. He said he always enjoyed discussing everything from politics to things happening at the University with her. Pirenlei has returned to Mongolia twice since 2002. She said she experienced counter-culture shock when she went back to Mongolia last winter. She saw many poor people living in her city. She said she felt guilty at her comfortable life in the U.S. The trip made her determined to eventually pursue a government job in Mongolia and improve lives of the poor. Ider-Od Bat-Erdene. He said she had strong opinions, which Pirenlei said was different than girls in Mongolia. Jerry Wang / KANSAN There, she said, girls cared more about harmony than causing trouble by being opinionated. Pirenlei is majoring in political science and economics at the University. She said she planned to attend graduate school. Pirenlei said an American college degree would bring her to better job opportunities when she returned to Mongolia, which she plans to do after graduate school. Coming to the U.S. helped her prepare for a life on her own after school. She said in her hometown of Ulaanbaatar, capital city of Mongolia, many college students lived with their parents. Living away from her parents in another country prepared her to be a more independent person, she said. "She's younger than me, but she seems more mature," said Meng Li, Shijiazhuang, China, graduate student and Pirenlei's roommate. she didn't do well in school. Li said she always enjoyed Pirenlei's quick humor and said she always made her feel better when Pirenlei said she made herself feel better by writing. She has written more than 150 poems; many of them are about her home. She said it was difficult for her not to be able to go back home and spend time with her family whenever she wanted to. She felt that way particularly when her grandfather passed away. Some of her poems appeared in an American Mongolian newspaper in Columbia, Mo. One of her friends recommended she show her poems to a publisher in Mongolia. Her collective work was published as one book in Mongolia in 2006. The book took the name of her poem, "Soliorol." "People who live away from their home will like my poems," Pirenlei said. NATIONAL Edited by Ramsey Cox Experts expect Fannie, Freddie bailout to help,to an extent NEW YORK — The government's historic bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Sunday will be good news to homebuyers and some homeowners hoping to refinance if it leads to lower mortgage rates, as experts expect. But for homeowners already behind on their mortgage payments, or who owe more than their homes are now worth, the plan unveiled Sunday by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson offers little in the way of extra relief. "The bailout will give the mortgage industry a stability that we haven't had in a couple of years," said Rich Cosner, president of Prudential California Realty. "But frankly no, it won't help [struggling borrowers] to refinance." Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac play a critical and increasingly dominant role in the mortgage market. The companies buy mortgage loans from banks and package those loans into securities that they either hold or sell to U.S. and foreign investors. That allows traditional lenders like Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Washington Mutual to make more loans. Together, Fannie and Freddie own or guarantee about $5 trillion in home loans, about half the nation's total. But an alarming number of those loans started going into default, draining the While not a cure-all, the bailout is still a step in the right direction, industry observers say. It will at least "keep the lanes in the companies' financial reserves and sending a chill through credit markets worldwide. As investors grew more skittish, borrowing costs started rising. By placing Fannie and Freddie into a conservatorship, the government is promising investors that the companies' debt is as safe as the Treasury Department's. If mortgage rates fall, that will attract more potential buyers into the market, which, in turn, will help to prop up home prices, he said. mortgage freeway open," said Greg McBride, a senior financial analyst at Bankrate.com, possibly putting the market on the road to recovery. He expects mortgage rates on a conventional, 30-year fixed-rate home loan to fall over the next few weeks as the dust settles on the bailout. Rates, which now average 6.35 percent, could fall as much as half a percentage point, he said. But continued investor wariness and a depreciating housing market will keep rates from dropping further. Government officials declined to speculate on how much mortgage rates would be affected,but said they hoped government control would allow the companies to focus on their mission of supporting the housing market. Watch fall's hottest Series Premiere live and streaming online! TERMINATOR THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES SAVE THE PLANET www.fox.com/terminator/college Exclusive simulstream available on college networks only. Including 15 minute pre and post shows. TONIGHT 8/7c FOX THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 NEWS 5A average ch as But But will heir linedined nort-­ but con, uses to port-­ VOLUNTEERISM Community Outreach goes global CONTRIBUTED PHOTO 一 The Center for Community Outreach co-directors, Aliz Zeigler, Manila, Philippines, junior and Mandy Shrive, Overland Park senior, broaden the center's outreach to the Philippines. They travelled to this tondo reion dumpe site, above during the summer. editor@kansan.com BY MICOLE ARONOWITZ The Center for Community Outreach is extending its reach all the way to the Philippines. The University organization, which is a nonprofit, student volunteer organization, is raising awareness and funds to support the building of a school to help impoverished children living on a dump site in the Tondo region of the Southeast Asian nation. This is the first time the CCO, which generally provides service within the Lawrence community, has helped with an overseas program. Co-directors All Zeigler, Manila, Philippines, junior, and Mandy Shrwise, Overland Park senior, have identified their first goal. "We want the organization to be responsible for a biology classroom," Zeigler said. "We want them to receive the same caliber of education as in the U.S." Zeigler and Shrisw are trying to raise between $5,000 and $12,000 for the project. Although the CCO is involved in several local programs, the students said they wanted its grasp to be global. "We are looking to broaden students' view of community in the midst of globalization." Shriwiase said. "We need to be aware of other places, not just Lawrence, that exist and have need." Both Zeigler and Shriwise traveled to the Philippines in July and spent a day at the site. They said they saw school-aged children walking around barefoot. The children were working instead of going to school. They said the site was a stark contrast to the nicer, much wealthier part of town, which was a 5-minute drive away. They said what they saw inspired them and they brought their efforts home. "There was a community of several thousand people living on this dump site, making their living off of it," Zeigler said. "The poorest of the poor make 60 cents a day." The Philippine Community Fund, founded by British woman Jane Walker, is the main source of funding for the school. The nonprofit organization receives donations from private donors and philanthropic organizations. A goal of the organization is to educate the children living in the Tondo region. The construction of the school will begin this fall and continue throughout the school year. meals a day at school. If they attend school everyday for a week they will be able to bring home a few kilos of rice and some canned goods." Student involvement is crucial for the continued construction of the school. Though the specifics of fund raising are not yet finalized, ideas the CCO have include a letter-writing campaign, monetary donations and benefit concerts. Edited by Ramsey Cox SCIENCE Hospital helps research group's equipment needs BY DEVIN LOWELL editor@kansan.com A deal with a local hospital has given a second life to a research project that could change the way scientists view radio waves. Students working on research with the KU physics department recently received permission from Lawrence Memorial Hospital to use its magnetic resonance imaging machine, or MRI, to conduct their experiments. The students are researching the effects of strong magnetic fields on radio waves as those waves pass through ice, similar to what may be happening at the Earth's poles. Originally, the experiment was going to be conducted using a particle detector in Ithaca, N.Y., but that would have been too costly. Using the hospital's MRI allows the researchers to perform the experiment repeatedly. When cosmic rays pass through the Earth's atmosphere and strike the ice at the poles, they release radio waves. A strong magnetic field like the Earth's could distort The outcome of this experiment could have consequences for prior research conducted in Antarctica, which began in 1995. these radio waves. The Antarctic experiments have been measuring the waves assuming there is no such distortion. Ryan Keast, Olathe junior, who wrote the research proposal, said the experiment used a stronger magnetic field to compensate for the shorter distance the radio waves traveled compared with those in Antarctica. Keast won an undergraduate research award for his proposal. David Besson, professor of physics, compares the measuring devices the experiment uses to rabbit-ears on old televisions. "Our rabbit ears are adjusted in a particular orientation," Besson said. "If the waves are rotating, we have to reorient the rabbit-ears." The students' experiments have also suffered other setbacks. HURRICANE IKE During the summer, the freezer in Malott Hall that had been storing the nonmagnetic icebox used in the experiment broke. Until it could be repaired, the students stored the apparatus at Checkers grocery. While in the freezer, the box was accidentally crushed. Since then, the researchers built a new box, and the experiments continue. Edited bv Adam Mowder Mandatory evacuation ordered for Keys ASSOCIATED PRESS KEY WEST, Fla. - With powerful Hurricane Ike on an uncertain course toward the Gulf of Mexico, many on these low-lying islands took a wait-and-see approach to evacuation orders Sunday, perhaps a harbinger of the attitudes to come from Louisiana and Texas residents returning from an arduous evacuation and already showing signs of "hurricane fatigue." Forecasts show Ike crossing Cuba and skirting Key West by Tuesday on a trek to the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, slowly strengthening to perhaps Category 3 strength on its way to a landfall late in the week somewhere between the Florida Panhandle and the Texas coast. And once again, New Orleans — still recovering from the weaker-than-expected Gustav — is squarely in the crosshairs. In Key West, evacuation orders became mandatory Sunday for tourists and the approximately 25,000 residents alike, but traffic off the lone highway from the island was steady rather than jammed. Mike Tilson, 24, was preparing to ride Ike out in his houseboat, only planning to evacuate if the storm takes a sudden turn to the north. "I got tarps and champagne," he said as he pushed a wheelbarrow of supplies including Heineken beer, ice and a loaf of bread down the dock. "It's just a good party.I'll stay." "It's just a good party, I'll stay." 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I'M YOU FROM THE FUTURE, HERE ARE THE TEST ANSWERS. CAN YOU GIVE ME LOTTERY NUMBERS? CAN YOU STOP WANKING OFF SO I DON'T GET CARBAL TUNNEL? Jacob Burghart ADVERTISING Critics pan Seinfeld's new Microsoft ad ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - No soup for Microsoft? The software giant's new ad starring Jerry Seinfeld has drawn largely negative reviews online after premiering Thursday night during NBC's broadcast of the National Football League's season kickoff game. The ad was the start of a highly anticipated $300 million advertising campaign that Microsoft is launching in attempt to rebuff Apple's popular TV commercials, which have portrayed Microsoft and PCs as uncool. In the commercial — which can be found at Microsoft.com and on video sharing sites — Seinfeld is walking through a mall when he spots Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates at a "Shoe Circus" store. The comedian then helps Gates pick out a new pair of shoes while the jokes come quick: showering with clothes on, Gates being a "10," platinum credit cards for a fictional shoe store. PATRICIO CABALLERO ASSOCIATED PRESS It's a zany ad that packs a lot of quirkiness into 90 seconds. With no direct mention of Microsoft or its operating system, Vista, the commercial concludes with the slogan: "The future, delicious." Comedian Jerry Seinfeld appeared in the first of Microsoft's $300 million campaign ads. The ad also featured Bill Gates. The ad was created by Crispin Porter & Bogusky — a firm with a reputation for oddness. Many technology and advertising blogs have 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 HOROSCOPES The almost miraculous turn of events occurs in the nick of time. You're gaining confidence in your abilities, too. That will come in handy later. Keep the faith. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8 No need to share news of a recent windfall with your friends and co-workers. Savor the knowledge in secret and get yourself a special treat. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7 Once you've decided upon your objectives, it's time to go shopping. Put your resources together with somebody else's, so you can get the best. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7 By now you should be ready for a break. How can you give yourself one? By asking someone to do a noxious chore for you, that's how. Pay, if you must. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 6 Make sure you understand the objective before you begin the job. An itty-bitty mistake could grow all out of proportion quickly. Take care. After a little preparation, you'll be ready to relax. Invite a favorite person to join you. You've earned a mini-holiday. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) day is a 7 Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 You're generally able to keep your temper well under control. Usually there's no reason to raise your voice. That's harder to remember now. Wind up your shopping now, while you have a slight advantage. You could also sell at a profit, if you have a mind to do that. As usual, your own good sense is still required. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7 You have to be telling the truth, but you don't always have to be telling it. That's an old Irish saying that applies in this situation. Discretion is advised. Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 19) Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is an 8 Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is an 8 You're the lucky one, and getting luckier all the time. Make a suggestion that helps your company increase profits. You're getting smarter, too. Luck isn't everything. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18) Today is a 6 Get into that stack of stuff that's been piling up. There's something in there that can't be put off any longer. There's also something that will bring in cash. Keep quiet about your finances, even to your friends. You're making personal decisions and don't need their input. Or maybe you do? If so, choose your advisors carefully. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7 ACROSS 1 Shock partner 4 Perjurers 9 “Mayday!” 12 That woman 13 Bother 14 Choose 15 Ego-centric’s problem 17 Meadow 18 Vegas-based TV series 19 Receding 21 With face hidden 24 Kind 25 Yoko of music 26 Att. state 28 Dog walker’s tether 36 Marble cake pattern 38 Tie up the phone 40 U.K. fliers 41 Pool hall supply 43 Powerful 45 Church VIP 47 Brazilian resort city 48 Deteriorate 49 “To be or not to be,” e.g. 54 Tokyo’s old name 55 Reserved or preserved 56 Swiss canton 57 Apiece 58 Actress Winona 59 Quaint stopover DOWN 1 Donkey 2 Personal question? 3 Moray 4 Expired, as a subscription 5 Loop member? 6 Black-bird 7 “— are red ...” Solution time: 24 mins. 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Today's Cryptoquip Clue: Q equals S turned to Seinfeld's trademark comedy description — "nothing" — to describe the ad. "Huh?" wrote Abbey Klaassen for Ad Age. "You could be forgiven for not knowing what the heck Microsoft's new TV ad ... was about." Dan Frommer, writing for the Silicon Alley Insider, pronounced the ad "not funny" and added that the mall shoe store setting "is not going to help Microsoft look any cooler" For the blog Techerunch.com, Michael Arrington noted that the "tech and geek crowd is a little underwelmed" by the ad, which he said is "a far cry from the brilliant Microsoft . Mac ads." Brad Brooks, vice president of windows consumer product mar keting, said in a video posted on the Windows press Web site, that the ad is a "teaser" meant to "engage customers in a conversation ... to get the conversation going again about what Windows means in people's everyday lives." Even if the reaction was mostly negative, Microsoft's ad has clearly succeeded in getting people talking. Your mind isn't the only thing that needs exercise. STUDENT MEMBERSHIP $99* PER SEMESTER Curves. YOUR CURVES WILL AMAZE YOU." curves.com Cheryl Your mind isn't the only thing that needs exercise. STUDENT MEMBERSHIP $99* PER SEMESTER Curves. YOUR CURVES WILL AMAZE YOU. curves.com come on go deeper Sex on the Hill 2008 Coming Thursday, Sept. 18th Brought to you by: THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN come on Brought to you by come on go deeper Sex on the Hill 2008 Coming Thursday, Sept. 18th Brought to you by: THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN come on go deeper Sex on the Hill 2008 Coming Thursday, Sept. 18th UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ANSAN 2008 OPINION 7A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8,2008 What everyone is saying about Palin No sooner had the echoes stilled from Sen. Barack Obama's stirring acceptance speech in Denver than Sen. John McCain made a bold move. He picked as his running mate Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska, who was not much known outside her home state and represents a maverick's gamble if ever there was one. The (Toledo, Ohio) Blade WHAT THEY SAY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Still, there's no denying her appeal. A mother of five and staunchly anti-abortion, she will bring Christian conservatives into the McCain camp. Give Sen. John McCain his due. He's not afraid to take chances. He took a big one while injecting yet more history in this presidential campaign Friday in naming Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. There's nothing in her paper-thin resume to suggest she knows anything about foreign affairs, which Republicans have insisted was essential, and the issues that matter to America's great urban centers, given that Alaska is not typical of the rest of the country. The Manhattan Mercury: Whether her right-wing views will attract white working-class women who supported Hillary Clinton is debatable. In her introductory speech, she explicitly said: "The women of America aren't finished vet." On the issues, there is much to dislike about Sarah Palin — and other Clinton, not to mention Obama, supporters will be the first to point that out. But her candidacy is exciting. PARKER Rather than decide immediately whether she's a great pick or something else, we suggest voters of both parties learn about her, give her a chance. Certain she deserves more of a chance than Gov. Palin, not unlike Sen. Obama, is something of a mystery. That's fine. To her credit, she has been willing to take on the political establishment, including members of her own party in Alaska. And she seems to be something of the maverick that Sen. McCain was until he began running for president. If Sen. McCain chose her out of weakness, that will become apparent soon enough. And if he chose her because of her strengths, our country might be the stronger for it. Bill Burton, a spokesman for the Obama campaign, was willing to give her on Friday. Sen. McCain hasn't done that. If she ends up a heartbeat away from the presidency, it will be because voters in November think highly enough of Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin to elect them. That said, we're not suggesting that voters blindly buy into the Republican superlatives about Gov. Palin, who is the GOP's first female vice presidential nominee. Yes, she might siphon off some of the women who had supported Sen. Hillary Clinton and are trying to warm up to Sen. Obama. Gov. Palin seems more than willing to shatter the glass ceiling that she says was weakened by the "18 million cracks" Sen. Clinton's candidacy left in it. editorials around the nation ASSOCIATED PRESS Taxpayers footing the conventions' bills As voters watch the expensive sets and glitz of the national political parties' conventions, they may wonder who's paying for all this. The answer: They are. There's really no reason for this expense when money is tight and the federal Taxpayers are footing a large share of the bill for the conventions, and they shouldn't have to. To begin with, each convention will get more than $16 million in federal money to help pay for convention operations. To make matters worse, Congress voted to appropriate $50 million in Homeland Security funds to pay for security. The conventions are no longer a decision-making part of the election process. Nominees have long been set. The conventions have become nothing more than political theater. They are scripted campaign commercials on free network television time. government operates at a tremendous deficit. While the federal government is operating in the red, the campaigns are awash in revenue. Both presidential campaigns are raising tens of millions of dollars each month. They and their parties should pay for their conventions. The (Lakeland, Fla.) 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LETTER GUIDELINES Length: 300-400 words CONTACT US Matt Eckerson, editor 864-4810 or merickson@kansan.com Dani Hurst, managing editor 864-4810 or dhurst@kansan.com Matt Erickson, editor Mark Dent, managing editor 864-4810 or mdent@kansan.com Kelsey Hayes, managing editor 864-4810 or khayes@kansan.com Lauren Keith, opinion editor 864-4924 or keith@kansan.com Patrick De Oliveira, associate opinion editor 864-4924 or pdeoliveira@kansan.com Jordan Herrmann, business manager 864-4358 or jherrmann@kansan.com Toni Bergquist, sales manager 864-4477 or tbergquist@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news adviser Jon Schlitt; sales and marketing adviser 864-7666 or jschlitt@kansan.com THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansas Editorial Board are Alex Doherty, Harry Hart, Lauren Knox, Patrick de- rick, and Joel O'Neill. 864-7667 or.mgibson@kansan.com CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Poorly planned routes dangerous for cyclists OFO The bike lane along the newly repaved 19th Street comes to an abrupt hat just west of Lawrence High School, sending cyclists into oncoming traffic or onto the sidewalk. This is the city's most recent addition to the hodegope area of bike trails that have to form a cohesive path. ALL THINGS LAWRENCE DAN THOMPSON Last Friday, BBC Radio broadcast a special report highlighting Kansas City, Mo., as the least bicycle friendly city in the United States. You're out of luck, buddy. In the entire city, there are no more than six miles of dedicated bike lanes, which has more highway miles per person than anywhere else in the country except Houston. While driving eastbound along the repressed stretch of 19th Travel 40 miles west (by car) and you're back in Lawrence, which has a better reputation with cyclists. The League of American Bicyclists recognized Lawrence as a "bronze-level" bicycle friendly community in 2004. Street between Naismith and Massachusetts streets, I noticed the new bike lanes on either side of the road. It was a welcoming sight for avid bikers. This seemed to confirm the city's 10-speed designation. But as I approached the busy intersection of 19th and Louisiana streets, the car lane abruptly cut off the sliver of roadway reserved for cyclists. The bike lane vanished, leaving any biker with little recourse but to quickly merge into traffic or jump the curb and seek refuge on the sidewalk. Who can we blame for such poor planning? According to a six-month-old Lawrence Journal-World article, city commissioners decided that bike lanes could not feasibly be added because of higher costs and more delays. The city seemed to conclude that a shorter stretch of bike lane was better than none at all, but this has created a hazardous complication near an already dangerous intersection. When I have attempted to follow these bread crumb trails of green, bicycle-embossed street signs through the city, I often find myself marooned in strange neighborhoods and sinister strip malls. The city is certainly making an effort, but it is a hahazard one at best. This illustrates a larger problem in Lawrence. We have an incoherent system of bike routes and poorly planned paths. The more often people choose their bikes over their cars, the better, but the bicycle's benefits are contingent on a well-developed transportation network. Bikes can cause traffic congestion, lead to injuries and get in the way of pedestrians. A half-baked system creates more problems than it solves. Thompson is a Topeka senior in economics and political science. What do your sex life and the election have in common? WRITEY THINGIES GRANT REICHERT You like your politics like you like your sex — brief, apathetic and impersonal. However, just like that pretty-little-bad-decision who sits next to you in English comp, the presidential campaigns will soon be leaving you emotionally overwrought messages and demanding commitment. But, unlike that smokin'-hot unwanted-pregnancy you met in the stacks, you can't just keep taking circuitous routes around campus to avoid them. They're everywhere. A. B. M. A. P. R. E. R. "Look at me, I'm a registered Democrat!" ASSOCIATED PRESS No one cares — I'm a registered sex offender, but you don't see me bragging about it, putting up signs, or going door to door in the neighborhood because the state requires me to. "No, over here, registered Republican!" Nevertheless, this is America: You have a civic duty to cast a futile and uninformed vote for either the candidate who will continue moving the country down its same doomed path or the candidate who will have the audacity of hope necessary to take our country into new and exciting areas of doom. First, there's Democratic nominee Barack Obama. His campaign symbol is a giant "O" cresting the flag, like the ever-open eye of some pagan god peering over the horizon and into your soul. The thing is absolutely terrifying. I don't know whether to vote for him or offer him my first-born. Obama's wife has even declared that Obama "will never allow you to go back to your lives as usual — uninvolved. uninformed?" The hell he won't. I barely let real God tell me what to do in my day-to-day life, and Obama's offering me free healthcare for eternity. Obama doesn't stand a chance. Still, Obama could make history. If elected, that would not only make him the first black man to be president, it would also make him the first Hawaiian to be anything. But Republican nominee John McCain could also make history, becoming the first 44th white male president. Also, with vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, they could break another barrier. Females have always been able to secretly titter about the attractiveness of the male candidates. Not anymore. I have a dream that one day men will be able to proudly proclaim: "Oh yeah, I'd gerrymander her districts any day. Filibuster her Senate floor for 24 hours straight." However, McCain is old: older than sin, or at least those sins that involve moving pictures or the ingestion of scientifically engineered chemicals. If you've found this discharge of your political duties painful — not to mention abnormally thick He's been a Republican so long his brain is like a time-capsule for bad ideas. The only upside is that it's not conceptually possible for him to become any older. Like the Y2K bug, he's bound to roll around to the aught-aughts sometime soon. — don't blame me. Perky young-venereal-roulette just left you a rather somber voicemail. Reichert is an Oberlin graduate student in law. F1 FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. Today was the first day of the last two years that I didn't think about you once, and that doesn't feel as good as I --thought it would I really want a gnome. --- Rock me sexy Muhammad! --- --- Are there any good guys on campus who don't only want to play drinking games and get really drunk? Because I can't seem to find any. --- To the person who found my KUID: Thanks a lot. I didn't even realized I lost it yet! The FDA says oxycontin is a dangerous drug because it's easily abused. --- Man, Free for All -seems like everyone is breaking up or pining for somebody else. Darling Free for All wouldn't it be great if pathetic and needy are attractive? --- Hash: the pothead's crack. --- You may have been using Google before it was cool, but I was using your mom before you were born. --- --- Wahoo! The steam whistle is coming back! --- I am le tired There is a dead pig in the bathtub. Where in the world did that come from? --- All this political jargon makes me horny. I went to work sans under wear and bra. And here's a secret: It was hot. --- --- Ever notice that everyone who supports abortion has already been born? --- I won the poker tournament at the Burge, and I don't even get mentioned in the Kansan's second page spread about poker. --- Since when did work become the new Match.com? --- Baseball caps worn to the side piss me off. It completely defeats the purpose of wearing the cap. --- I know why they don't have the money to blow the whistle. It's all going to paying for the fire department to come to the false alarms at the dorms. Damn idiots. --- @ KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. 8A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 LOCAL Farmers market thrives because of students, town BY RYAN MCGEENEY rmcgeeney@kansan.com Three weeks into the semester, it can be hard to find a place in Lawrence removed from the elevated noise levels that come with the swell of KU students. But on the edge of Pendleton's Country Market, four miles east of Lawrence, Bobby Sauder and Rolf Petermann tear sweet potatoes from booth for Hoyland Farm in 2007, at first accepting free produce as payment. @ KANSAN.COM See the slide show at kansan.com/galleries "I've been really interested in sustainable agriculture and the idea of local food economies for a couple of years now," said Kongs. "After studying it in school, I decided that I wanted to be a part of it. the earth by hand. The only sound interrupting the ambient background of insects is the occasional pickup truck driving by on its way to pick up fresh produce. 100 I decided the best way to do that was to get experience growing food." Jennifer Kongs, Topea senior, begin working at a market retail Pendleton's Country Market is one of at least a half-dozen local farms that regularly interact with the Lawrence community through the Lawrence Farmers' Market. The market, established in 1976, is open Saturday mornings at 8th and New Hampshire streets and Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 10th and Vermont streets, Joanna Voigt, assistant to the Market Coordinator, said it regularly featured between 60 and 70 vendors. Students have become more involved in the market as it grows. John Pendleton, who runs the land Rolf Petermann, a Lawrence senior who recently returned from studying abroad, overlooks a portion of Pendleton's Country Market while harvesting sweet potatoes Friday afternoon. The farm, located four miles east of Lawrence, is one of many local vendors to supply the Farmers market. Rvan McGeenev/KANSAN his father purchased and began farming in the 1950s, said he had never imagined that the market would come to compete for his family's primary source of revenue. a farmers market has just exponentiately increased." "I actually thought, 10, 15 years ago, that we would have graduated away from the farmer's market by now," said Pendleton. "But every year, the desire for people to go to Pendleton employs the two students to help with his farming, and both are interested in sustainable practices. "The Saturday morning market is a phenomenon that is just absolutely unbelievable," said Pendleton, who planted his first half-acre of asparagus in 1980. As the agriculture crisis of the 1980s caused his farm to shift away from livestock operations, Pendleton began raising other vegetables and flowers for direct sale at local markets. Petermann, Lawrence senior, said he became involved with organic farming as a result of his architectural studies. "You're growing all kinds of food that you need to survive in ways that can cut down on reliance on natural resources," Petermann said. "That's how I got interested in working out here." Sauder, a 2007 graduate, said he found his work, picking vegetables on the 35-acre farm, the perfect foundation for his post-graduate life. "I'm a musician, actually," said Sauder. "I'm pursuing music, and this is where I'm working while I do that. I didn't want to take on anything too serious." of the market. Brandon Stone, a Camdenton, Mo., graduate student, mentioned Eva, his one-year-old daughter, as one motivating factor. The farmers and other vendors found at the market enjoy a position in the Lawrence community similar to many businesses in the area, serving KU students as both employer and retailer. Aspects of small-scale farming like organic methods and limited transportation distances are often voiced concerns of regular patrons "With our daughter, we want her to be eating pesticide-free, and as local as possible," said Stone. "For example, tomatoes — they travel I don't know how far from Mexico just to get to the grocery stores. It's so much better just to get a local tomato. It tastes better, and it's better for you." Edited by Arthur Hur WORLD Cairo residents angry over lack of aid ASSOCIATED PRESS CAIRO, Egypt — Hopes diminished Sunday for finding survivors among hundreds of people believed trapped beneath massive boulders that destroyed an impoverished neighborhood on Cairo's outskirts, killing at least 32 people, including whole extended families. Anger and resentment mounted as authorities failed for a second day to get heavy machinery into the devastated shantytown to try to clear the large slabs that split away from the Muqattam cliffs early Saturday, Survivors among the 100,000 residents of the Dewika slum were also left to spend the night without shelter, despite government promises to provide it. "The area turned into a mass grave," one bearded man shouted, while a tearful young woman in a black robe clutched a picture of a newlywed couple whose bodies remained trapped below. Hundreds of anti-riot police in helmets and shields cordoned off the area to prevent journalists and residents from approaching the site. Only young residents who have been involved in the rescue efforts were allowed to get close. "In America, rescue workers would hurry to save a cat. Here, hundreds of human beings are buried under the rocks and nobody seems to care," said a taxi driver who was helping with the rescue but refused to give his name. Many residents who spoke to a reporter refused to give their names, saying they felt intimidated and threatened by the security forces in the area. Rabie Ragab, whose house overlooks the boulders, accused the government of trying to deceive the public. "The minister of housing told the media that no one would sleep in the street. You can see that we all slept in the streets." Alleys leading up to the demolished houses were packed with women weeping and wailing while calling out names of their loved ones. One young man with a dusty face burst into tears and lay on the ground after losing his whole family. NO, THIS ISN'T A TAKE HOME INTERVIEW! NO, THIS ISN'T A TAKE HOME INTERVIEW! YOU CAN'T MAKE UP YOUR INTERVIEW After-grad careers, part-time jobs, and internships. START BUILDING cbCAmpus.com YOU CAN'T MAKE UP YOUR INTERVIEW After-grad careers, part-time jobs, and internships. START BUILDING cbCAmpus.com careerbuilder.com ASSOCIATED PRESS State television reported that another body was pulled from the rubble Sunday, bringing the death toll to 32. A security official said 46 people were treated at hospitals, but that many other people remained buried. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press. The densely populated shantytown, part of a sprawling slum known as Manshiyet Nasr, is sandwiched between unstable cliffs and an unused railroad track that has made it difficult to get heavy recovery machinery into the area. More than 24 hours after the incident, rescue operations were still being carried out largely by hand and by residents. 1953 DISTRIBUTION OF TOMBSTONE The scene depicts a large group of people gathered around a massive stone pit, likely part of the burial site for the first and second tombs in the area. The crowd is densely packed on the rocky terrain, with some individuals standing atop the pile while others are sitting or lying down. In the background, there are buildings that appear to be residential structures, possibly indicating the location of the burial site. The overall atmosphere is one of anticipation and excitement, as the community comes together to mark this significant historical event. Army personnel and Civil Defense workers managed to cut into the railway track and demolish several houses to clear the way for bulldozers. Aboul-Ela Amin Mohammed, the head of the earthquake department at the National Research Institute for Astronomy and Geophysics, said the entire plateau is in danger of further collapse. "It is not the first time or the last time," he told The Associated Press. "The area is full of densely packed informal housing with no central sewer system. ... When the Local residents, police and firemen searching for survivors try to clear away rubble with their bare hands and basic tools. The rock slide occurred in the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, on Saturday. Similar disasters happened in 1994 and 2002. Despite the obvious danger and residents' pleas to the local council to provide safer housing, little action was taken, said Mustafa Mahmoud Sayed, a five-year resident of the slum. sewage touches the fragile surface of the limestone it changes its consistency into a flour-like paste." Like much of the housing, Sayyed said his one-floor house of bricks with a wood ceiling was built illegally near the cliff edge made possible by a bribe to the city council's engineer. Hundreds of new government-provided apartments have been built just a 10-minute walk from the slums, but residents say only 5 percent is occupied because few can afford the necessary bribes. Haidar Baghdadi, the parliamentary representative of the area, told AP that 388 apartments from this complex would be made available within 48 hours to those who lost their homes. Hawk KU MUD 08 FeSt MUD VOLLEYBALL TUG OF WAR·FOOD SATURDAY, SEPT.27TH 9A.M.-6P.M. Visit HAWKMUDFEST.ORG to register your team today! Sponsored by: STUDENTS FOR KU GETTIN' DIRTY FOR A GOOD CAUSE ANSAN 2008 VOLLEYBALL TEAM TAKES SECOND PLACE SPORTS The Jayhawks beat out Central Florida in the final round to take the tournament's runner-up slot VOLLEYBALL | 8B ALL FIVE FORMER JAYHAWKS SIGN THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Former basketball players officially sign to NBA, two issue apologies BASKETBALL NOTES | 8B MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 /KANSAN ket armers WWW.KANSAN.COM D PRESS PAGE1B COMMENTARY Pirates are this year's Cinderella BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR montemayor.kansan.com BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR Maybe I was wrong. Maybe Kansas can continue to have a dismal rushing attack and still be bailed out by Todd Reesing and his stellar receiving corps. Either way, Kansas put on an electrifying performance on both sides of the ball Saturday en route to proving capable of notching 10 wins and perhaps another BCS bowl berth. Eastern Carolina knocked off its second BCS and Top 25 team in as many weeks after its 24-3 out over No.8 West Virginia. Kansas 29. Louisiana Tech 0. This year's version of last year's Jayhawks if you will. Should Kansas reach an unprecedented second consecutive BCS bowl, the team they will meet is 2008's college football Cinderella; the Eastern Carolina Pirates Now no team stands in the way of Eastern Carolina that is the caliber of a Virginia Tech or West Virginia. There is no reason to suspect the Pirates won't win out this year and finish as one of or the only undefeated teams in the country. MARCHING TO VICTORY And a la the 2006 Boise State squad that went unbeaten and crashed the BCS party with their epic Fiesta Bowl win over Oklahoma, an undefeated Pirate squad will be relegated to one of the four other BCS bowls rather than the championship tilt Conference USA Champs aren't the credentials necessary for an Eastern Carolina BCS title run. But it was a Big 12 team that met Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl two seasons past and should the Jayhawks collide with Eastern Carolina in a BCS bowl, prepare to be short of breath for it will steal the show and prove to be the top bowl of the 2008-2009 season. The Pirates are the 2007 Jayhawks but not the Kansas of 2008. No, this year's Kansas is better than the team that shocked the world one season ago. And with a legit running game there would be few mirrors for this squad. No matter, Reeing played better than he ever has, completing 32-of-38 passes for 412 yards and another trio of scores to usual suspects, Dezmion Briscoe had a stellar 48-yard score after breaking six tackles, and Daymond Patterson continued his bid to be our state's diminutive answer to Mizzou's Jeremy Maclin. I'm not breaking any news here when I reiterate that in his first start at receiver, Patterson had eight grabs for 130 yards and two impressive scores. Odds are you've become well acquainted with his highlights. Tack those on to last week's 75-yard punt return score and Kansas has a legit breakaway threat. Jake Sharp and Joquues Crawford once again were thoroughly disappointing with just 14 carries and 41 yards combined. My 'One-Three Punch' theory should be shelved for the time being as Angus Quigley continued to pick up the two's slack on the ground — although paydirt still eludes him. You couldn't ask for more from Kansas' defensive unit. A shutout is as good as it gets. There is nothing to complain about here. Maybe save for that nearly nine minute drive they surrendered to the Bulldogs But that drive ended in a Chris Harris interception and was succeeded by a scoring drive less than half as long as the Bulldogs' attempt. Before kickoff in Lawrence, Pirates run ring back Jonathan Williams and signal caller Patrick Pinkney were on their way to securing a second straight shocker Pinkney, darting around the field and compiling near-perfect passing stats, looked like Eli Manning during the New York Giants' Super Bowl run last winter. Big play turnovers will be needed in the games ahead, as will quick scoring drives. Williams tore through any and all tacklers, throwing video-game moves that should leave the Jayhawks ground game green with envy. CEE MONTEMAYOR ON PAGE 4B This week Eastern Carolina is ranked No.14 in the Associated Press Poll and No.20 in the USA Today/Coaches' Poll. This is no ordinary year for the Pirates and Kansas could tell them all about 36 5 5 Jon Gnering/KANSAN Junior quarterback Todd Reesing throws a pass during the game against Louisiana Tech Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Reesing passed for a career-high 412 yards on 32-of-38 passing. The Jayhawks defeated the Builders 29-0 Suprise star leads offense BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com If someone had told Angus Quigley before the season that he would lead the team in rushing in each of its first two games, the 6-foot-2 junior running back wouldn't have believed it. With Jake Sharp and junior college transfer Jocques Crawford primed to split the carries, Quigley seemed destined for special-teams duty. But after his 47-yard performance against Florida International last week, and his career-high 84 yards during the Jayhawk's 29-0 victory against Louisiana Tech on Saturday, it's Quigley — notSharp or Crawford — who has led the team in rushing in each of the first two games. "I probably would have chuckled at that one," Quigley said of the preseason prediction. "I would have laughed or smiled and said, 'Yeah, I'm going to lead the team in rushing from the special teams — sure, ok.' It's just a privilege to even get in the game these first two games. I just went in and kept my feet moving and played the way I know how to play." While Quigley provided the spark on the ground, it was quarterback Todd Reesing who contributed through the air. The 5-foot-11 gunslinger passed for a career-high of 412 yards, the third-best single-game total in school history. After completing 37 of 52 passes against FIU in week one, Reesing completed 32 of 38 passes against Louisiana Tech and again had three touchdowns. A large portion of Reesing's yards came after the catch, including all but five of Dezmon Briscoe's 48-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter. Briscoe, who had seven catches for 146 yards, caught a short pass from Reesing and broke six different tackles before falling into the end zone. When the replay was shown on the video board, the students that had braved the cold, rainy conditions counted out each of the six missed Louisiana Tech tackles. SOCCER "That's the ideal pass; when all you have to do is throw it about 10 yards and get a 50-yard completion out of it," Reesing said. "It doesn't get much easier than that. When you have guys that can take a short pass and get a lot of yards after it, it makes my job a lot easier." SEE GAMER ON PAGE 4B Hawks remain unblemished after two-win weekend awiebe@kansan.com BY ANDREW WIEBE Trailing for the first time this season after four minutes against UAB, No. 20 Kansas could have panicked. The Jayhawks could have reverted to the offensive form that saw them shut out eight times one year ago. Instead, Mark Francis' squad regrouped and fashioned the perfect response, scoring twice in the span of 30 seconds then pulling away in the second half for an electrifying 5-2 victory at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex Friday afternoon. Freshmen sensations Emily Cressy and Kortney Clifton each scored twice, junior midfielder Monica Dolinsky tallied from the penalty spot and senior midfielder Jessica Bush added two assists to ensure Kansas maintained its unbeaten start to the 2008 season. "It doesn't surprise me when we score goals," Francis said about his team's emphatic response to going down early. "You don't usually score two in 30 seconds. But what that tells me is that when they score a goal, we get mad about it. We've got to have that mentality when its 0-0." The UAB Blazers looked to have grabbed the momentum when freshman midfielder/forward Laura McCalla beat senior goalkeeper Julie Hanley in the fourth minute, but Kansas wasn't on the back foot for long. Dolinsky answered back from the spot three minutes later when the referee blew the whistle for a UAB handball during the scrum to clear a Kansas corner kick. Clifton followed that with her first goal as a Jayhawk, glancing a pinpoint header inside the back post from a Bush corner kick. 5 Clifton said Kansas had been working on organizing and timing runs in the box during the past week in practice. "I knew my run, and I was able to get on the end of it," Clifton said. Junior forward Shannon McCabe battles for a header against a University of Alabama at Birmingham defender. McCabe had two shots with one assist in Kansas' 5-2 victory Friday evening. UAB forced its way back into the game Weston White/KANSAN in the 12th minute when sophomore defender Lauren Jackson was called for a penalty kick after over-committing to a tackle just inside the penalty area. But Cressy was there to respond seven minutes later, giving Kansas a lead it wouldn't relinquish. Bush split the Blazers defense, her pass leading the streaking freshman through on goal, and Cressy sent a left-footed blast into the side netting. She got her second six minutes after halftime when Dolinsky sent a ball over the top of the defense. Cressy fought her way onto the end of it, and recorded her team-leading fourth goal. Not to be outdone, Clifton secured her brace in the 66th minute when junior forward Shannon McCabe spotted her diagonal run. McCabe chipped the ball into space where Clifton deftly finished, leaving the goalkeeper and defender in a heap. "Its nice to be able to finally contribute to the team, and get my first goals on the board," Clifton said. "As a forward the longer the season goes on without scoring, the more pressure you feel," Francis said. Francis said he was happy to see Clifton break through and begin building confidence after failing to take advantage of her previous chances. KANSAS PICKS UP FOURTH VICTORY IN DALLAS Forty-eight hours after disposing of UAB, Kansas overcame SMU 1-0 in Dallas behind freshman forward Kortney Clifton's third goal of the weekend. The Jayhawks lost to coach Mark Francis' alma mater 2-0 in Lawrence last season, but a moment of brilliance from junior midfielder Monica Dolinsky and Clifton sent them to their fourth win in as many games. Kansas scored the game's lone goal in the 26th minute when Dolinsky weaved through the Mustang defense along the byline, eventually finding Clifton at the Apart from the goal, Francis said he was disappointed with his team's sloppiness with the ball and defensive focus for most of the first half. Still, he said Kansas is starting to show it can win ugly when things aren't flowing on either side of the ball. near post The Jayhawks are 4-0 for the first time since 2004 when they started the season with six consecutive victories. Both sides combatted temperatures in the high 80s, and Francis said the bench was key to nabbing a second victory this weekend. Twenty players saw action against SMU, none less than 13 minutes. "I think our bench did a great job coming in and giving us some energy," Francis said. Edited by Rachel Burchfield 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 quote of the day "Kansas is an outstanding football team, and when you play an outstanding football team you better take advantage of any opportunities that you get. We had a couple of opportunities early to put some points on the board and we didn't do it. When you don't take advantage of opportunities against a good football team then it is going to be a long night." — Derek Dooley, Louisiana Tech football coach fact of the day Kansas football started the season 2-0 for a record fifth straight season. Kansas also posted a shut-out in its second game last season — a 62-0 victory against Southeastern Louisiana. Kansas Athletics trivia of the day Q: When was the last time Kansas lost one of its first two games of the season? A: 2003. Kansas lost its week one opener at home against Northwestern, 28-20, on Aug. 30, 2003. Kansas football media guide Morris twins aren't the first to start late BY MARK DENT mdent@kansan.com Marcus, Markieff, welcome to the University of Kansas. You guys are officially students, and we here at the Morning Brew hope the first day went well. Markieff, hope you remembered to leave the airsoft gun in your dorm room The Morris twins started class on Friday, just more than two weeks after the first day. Skeptics might think the University is acting unfairly by letting them THE MORNING BREW start so late, but that's not the case. This year, the last day a student can enroll is Sept. 18. The late start isn't ideal, but the twins have someone they can call for advice. The first Brandon Rush sighting came on Aug. 14, 2005. People saw him at parties and around the Jayhawker Towers during the next two days as he made his first official visit in Lawrence. School started on the 18th that year. Rush didn't make the first day of class. He thought about Indiana and Illinois for the next two weeks. When he finally picked Kansas, it was Aug. 27. But he still didn't start class. The pesky NCAA Clearinghouse, which the twins know plenty about, had work to do. You see, Rush liked to travel in his high school days. He just couldn't quite find a high school that worked for him. He started at Hogan Prep, then moved to Kansas City Career Academy, which promptly went bankrupt. Next came Westport High School and then finally, Mt. Zion Christian Academy. Rush spent a total of five years at four high schools, a transcript nightmare. The Clearinghouse got it done, and finally, Rush was deemed eligible on Sept. 2. But he still didn't start class. Sept. 2 was a Friday, the Friday before Labor Day in fact. Rush first stepped in a KU classroom the next Tuesday, on Sept. 6. That means Rush missed nearly three weeks of classes, plenty more than the Morris twins have missed. Rush was enrolled in 15 hours that semester and finished with a 3.6 GPA. Not bad. He probably didn't take Organic Chemistry or Roman Military History, and the twins won't either. And to be eligible in the spring, all they have to do is pass six hours. DUCK SIGHTING Bet the KU basketball team would never do this. They often order in and stay away from public restaurants on the road. On Thursday night, the Oregon volleyball team ate at Buffalo Wild Wings on Mass. Street. They came in their green and yellow warm ups and got a few cheers and compliments from the other customers at the restaurant. My only question is this: Is it really that smart to eat spicy chicken wings the day before competition? Hey, it must work. Oregon is ranked No. 13 in the country, and the Ducks swept the Jayhawks on Friday. Edited by Ramsey Cox Run, baby, run ALLEN FIELDHOUSE Ben Westerman, Derby senior, outruns a blitz from Chelsea Magnuder, Norwich senior, and Kesie Kandt, Hays senior, during a coed football game at Shenk Recreation Complex on Sunday afternoon. Magnuder and Kandt's team, the Fighting Seans, went on to beat Westerman's team, Throw It to Ricky. Allison Richardson/KANSAN KICKTHE KANSAN: WEEK THREE Pick games. Beat the Kansan staff. Get your name in the paper. This week's games: 1. No.13 Kansas at No.19 South Florida (Predict Score) 2. No.5 Ohio State at No.1 USC 3. No.10 Wisconsin at No.21 Fresno State 4. UCLA at No.18 BYU 5. No.16 Oregon at Purdue 6. Bowling Green at Boise State 7. Iowa State at Iowa 8. Stanford at TCU 9. Rice at Vanderbilt 10. Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech Name: E-mail: Year in school: Hometown: Rules: 1) Only KU students are eligible. 2) Give your name, e-mail, year in school and hometown. the paper. 3) Beat the best prognosticator at the Kansan and get your name in the paper. 4) Beat all your peers and get your picture and picks in the paper next to the Kansan staff 5) To break ties, pick the score of the designated game. Either submit your picks to KickTheKansan@kansan.com or to the Kansan business office, located at the West side of Stauffer-Flint Hall, which is between Wescoe Hall and Watson Library. --was choosing Bowling Green to beat Minnesota. Congrats to Grady Millikan, a junior from Ulysses and this week's Kick the Kansan victor. Milligan successfully picked nine of the 10 games, and correctly predicted that East Carolina would defeat No. 8 West Virginia. Millikan's only slip-up Mark Dent, University Daily Kansan managing editor, was the best the Kansan staff could offer. Dent finished 8-2. town, Ulysses. In honor of Millikan's victory, here's a brief look at his home- It's located in Grant County in Southwest Kansas, approximately 35 miles from the Colorado and Oklahoma borders. And according to the United States census bureau, Ulysses had a population of 5,960 in 2000. Spring 2009 Internships Washington, DC, and Topeka Informational meeting Monday, Sept. 8 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Blake 109 FEDERAL AIR FORCE JUNETEEN THE WHITE HOUSE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA D. C. Interns with Representative Nancy Boyda D. C. Interns In Topeka, experience the legislature, firsthand, while maintaining a regular KU class schedule. All Majors Welcome! THE CAPITOL BANK KU Interns at Capitol Be part of the 25th Anniversary Class of Washington interns in 2009 special programs, speakers, and social events. The Associated Press Haskins was an old-time coach who believed in hard work and was known for his gruff demeanor. 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The Bulldogs failed to score on a drive that took almost two-thirds of a quarter when Chris Harris picked off quarterback Taylor Bennett's pass in the end zone midway through the second quarter, giving Kansas the ball after a marathon Louisiana Tech drive ended with nothing to show for it. "I didn't like it because it's uncharacteristic of our defense," coach Mark Mangino said of his defense on the long Louisiana Tech drive. "I really thought they were out there for a very long time. It shows you the character of those kids. They were tired, but they toughened up and went out there and competed." What could have been seven points for Louisiana Tech resulted in seven points for Kansas when the Jayhawks drove down the field 80 yards in eight plays on the ensuing drive — capped by a three-yard touchdown catch by freshman Daymond Patterson that made it 10-0. The punt-returning sensation Patterson replaced the injured Dexton Fields in the starting lineup and had eight catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns. The only dull moment of the night for Kansas came when defensive back Kendrick Harper was taken off the field on a stretcher and driven to the hospital after appearing to injure his head or neck as he attempted to make a tackle late in the first quarter. The 5-foot-9 senior left the field under his own power but soon needed medical attention and was attended to for several minutes before being put in an ambulance. "I don't know all of the details. We're still working on that," coach Mark Mangino said of Harper's condition after the game. "He's in good care. He's in good hands. We don't have a whole lot of information, and we want to talk to his family before stuff is printed all over the Internet." The defensive play of the game came midway through the third quarter with Kansas leading 20-0. Louisiana Tech's Phillip Livas took an end-around from his own 20-yard line and broke free for what looked like was going to be an 80-vard touchdown run. But safety Darrell Stuckey, who tipped a ball intercepted by Chris Harris in the end zone earlier in the game, somehow chased down the speedy Livas and knocked him out of bounds at the two-yard line. Stuckey tackled running back Patrick Jackson for a four-yard loss on the next play and then pressured quarterback Taylor Bennett on third and goal, causing his pass to go incomplete and forcing a field goal attempt that Bulldog kicker Brad Oestriecher would miss. — Edited by Adam Mowder "It's what you always talk about and what you always want to see from your players — not ever giving up on a play, no matter how hopeless it looks," said defensive coordinator Clint Bowen. "That's exactly what he did. He continued to run, and he caught the guy and made what turned out to be a play that saved the shutout for us." MONTEMAYOR (CONTINUED FROM 1B) unprecedented seasons The stage is now set for the two teams, both 2-0, to meet early January. Eastern Carolina will win out and Kansas will continue to improve and silence doubters this year. Momentum has propelled the two so far. 35 The Javhawks are riding a three-game win streak back to their Orange Bowl title. The Pirates closed 2007 with a Hawaii Bowl win against a team no stranger to disrupting the BCS's plans either — former Fiesta Bowl champs Boise State. Edited by Rachel Burchfield football notes Freshman wide receiver Davmond Patterson takes a hard hit during the first half of Saturday's game. Patterson's fumble on the play was recovered by sophomore wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe. HARPER UPDATE Coach Mark Mangino released a statement Sunday evening with an update on senior cornerback Kendrick Harper. "As we speak he is being released," Mangino said. "He underwent a battery of tests and everything seems to be fine and he feels a lot better. I am glad he is doing well and that is the main thing. We will discuss football stuff when he comes over." Harper was carted off the sidelines and taken away in an ambulance late in the first quarter. He suffered an apparent neck injury while attempting to make a tackle. BIG PLAY DEFENSE Quarterback Taylor Bennett escaped the defensive rush for a 14-yard run and also threw a Kansas' defense surrendered only three plays of more than 12 yards on the evening. 22-yard pass to Phillip Livas. KICKIN' IT Livas had the Bulldogs longest play of the game, a 78-yard end-around that ended at the two-yard line. Without that run, the Jayhawk defense allowed only 70 rushing yards in the 29-0 victory. Freshman kicker Jacob Branstetter was cleared academically late in the week and assumed the starting role on Saturday. Branstetter was impressive in warm-ups, hitting from as far as 46 yards away. In the game he nailed field goals of 28, 25 and 26 yards, but missed his third extra point attempt. Bransetter should remain the starting kicker ahead of Grady Fowler, but Mangino may still use punter Alonso Rojas for longer field goals. — Taylor Bern 5 BLAKESLEY 94 KU KU Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN ABOVE: Senior defensive end Russell Brorsen, right, takes down a Louisiana Tech receiver with other Jayhawk defenders during Saturday's game in Memorial Stadium. The Jayhawks shut out the visitors 29-0. Jon Goering/KANSAN ABOVE RIGHT: Junior safety Darrell Stuckey takes down Louisiana Tech running back Patrick Jackson during Saturday's game. Stuckey led Kansas with 10 tackles, six solo and four assisted, in the game. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN LEFT: Junior quarterback Todd Rees-ing throws a pass to freshman wide receiver Daymond Patterson during the first quarter of Saturday's match against Louisiana Tech in Memorial Stadium. The Jayhawks shut out their challengers 29-0. 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KANSAS Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Shutout against all odds 41 90 13 BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com Sophomore defensive tackle Jamal Greene tries to stiff-arm away a tackle by Louisiana Tech quarterback Bennett during the third quarter of Saturday's game. Greene picked up a fumble and started rumbling for the end zone, but the play was reviewed and overtumed. Jon Goering/KANSAN Louisiana Tech wide receiver Phillip Livas took the end-around at his own 20-yard line and found a gaping hole on the left side of the Kansas defensive line. With his team trailing 20-0 in the third quarter, Livas broke for daylight, sprinting down the left side of the field without a single Kansas defender between him and a sure touchdown. Darrell Stuckey didn't see it that way. The junior safety was on the opposite side of the field. Livas was already past him at full speed and at that point a touchdown wouldn't have damaged Kansas' stranglehold on the game. He hoped there was enough yardage between Livas and the end zone for him to catch up. He hoped that he could channel the 4.4 speed that he displayed in off-season workouts. None of that mattered to Stuckey, who put his head down and sprinted at an angle. Stuckey hoped that he could make a touchdown-saving tackle, that he could be the hero and help his team preserve its shutout — something the entire unit so desperately wanted. "That play, it was amazing," said Stuckey. "I thank God that he really used me to speed up and never give up." Stuckey caught Livas and wrestled him down at the two-yard line, but that's not where it ended. On first and goal, Stuckey sprinted to the ball and planted running back Patrick Jackson four yards behind the line of scrimmage. The Jayhawks took over and marched down the field, adding a field goal to their already bountiful lead. On third down, Stuckey pressured quarterback Taylor Bennett and forced an incompletion. Bulldog kicker Brad Oestriecher, who hit a 60-yard before the game, came in on fourth down and dinked his 23-yard attempt off the right goal post. Coach Mark Mangino pointed to Stuckey's hustle play as an example of how to play defense. "The gutsiest play in the game of football is when a player is out in the open running for a touchdown, and you're the only guy who can make the play." Mangino said. "You have everything going against you, yet you go down and make the play. "The whole complexion of the game is completely changed in our favor because Darrell Stuckey chose to hustle." Senior captain Joe Mortensen echoed Mangino's take on the play. "That was the momentm-chang er in the game and it's a good hallmark play of our defense," he said. Stuckey laughed at a reporter's assessment of Livas as "pretty fast." "I don't know if 'pretty' is the word. He was very fast," he said. The play that seemed impossible when he sprinted after the high school sprinter became real when Livas looked back and realized he could be caught. It was just one example of the Jayhawk defense giving up a big play — Livas gained 78 yards on the run — but stopping the Bulldogs when it mattered most. There's a popular term to describe such a defense, but don't tell that to Mangino. "I don't go for that 'bend and don't break' stuff. That's ridiculous," he said. "If your defense is bending, it's going to shatter someday, and that's not how we play here." Kansas' defense held on for the shutout, the second of the Mangino-era. It's the only Big 12 team this season that hasn't surrendered an offensive touchdown. Still, not everything went according to plan for the Jayhawk defense. Stuckey the roommate, senior corner back Kendrick Harper, had to be carted off the sideline with an undisclosed injury. Mangino said his replacement, freshman Isiah Barfield, suffered through some mental lapses but eventually settled into the role. The defense also allowen Louisiana Tech to march down the field on a 22-play, 82-yard drive before Chris Harris intercepted a pass in the end zone. Harris caught the ball after Stuckey stuck his hand in the way of the pass and tipped the ball away. Stuckey's overall game was stellar. He helped with the interception and led the team with 10 tackles. Finally, of course, there was that one play. It's hard to put any more emphasis on Stuckey's third quarter hustle play than Mangino did in crediting it as complexion -hanging, but Stuckey gave it a shot. However, even with an allimportant and persona-defining play, there's room for improvement. "IIf I wasn't so tired," Stuckey said, "I think I would have tried to make him fumble." —Edited by Adam Mowder 97 16 99 Sophomore corner back Chris Harris smiles on his way back to the sideline after picking off a Louisiana Tech pass in the end zone. The turnover ended the Bulldogs' best scoring chance of the night. on Goering/KANSAN FAN on, Level k when ye f a unique kubooks ate fan fo September 6 & Mitchell it Beads 2. each home game you collect your SALE item. So get tores.com, or in the FREE! ember 1 name hawk Hat GET FREE KU GEAR 0 October 11 Step Ahead Pom-Poms November 15 Champion Foam Finger HGK OKU November 15 Champion Foam Finger November 15 Champion Foam Finger Collect all 7 FREE items and receive a coupon for a later KU Bookstores purchase (excluding textbooks, electronics, and sale items) UK BOOKSTORES KANSAUNION BURGE UNION EDWARDS CAMPUS (785) 864-4540 ukbookstores.com KU BOOKSTORES THE OFFICIAL BOOKSTORE OF KU VIEW FROM THE PRESSBOX IT WAS OVER WHEN... Dezmon Briscoe caught a five-yard pass and broke six tackles to turn it into a 48-yard touchdown. During the replay on the big screen, Jayhawk fans brave enough to stick through the drizzling weather counted each one of Briscoe's victims. Briscoe finished the night with seven catches for a career-high 146 yards and that one score. The touchdown put Kansas up 20-0 with 10 minutes to play in the third quarter. PLAYER TO REMEMBER Daymond Patterson. In his first start at wide receiver, the freshman COACHES CORNER PLAYER TO FORGET "I don't go for that 'bend and don't break' stuff. That's ridiculous. Louisiana Tech's Patrick Jackson. Kansas' defense completely shut down the running back, allowing only 19 yards on 13 carries. Jackson, a dual threat as a runner and catcher, accumulated only 31 all-purpose yards all night. electrified Memorial Stadium even more than he did with last week's 75-yard punt return touchdown. Patterson caught eight passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns. The first one was a three-yard lob to the back corner from Reesing in the second quarter, and the second was a five-yard crossing route in the third quarter that Patterson turned into a 39-yard score. The Bulldog defense gave him a crease and Patterson streaked through it, leaving a trail of smoke behind him. I hear that all the time, people saying, 'Well this team's defense bends and doesn't break.' If your defense is bending, it's going to shatter someday, and that's not how we play here. We play good, hard defense and try to keep people out of the end zone." Coach Mang Mark Hangino on the defense stopping the Bullsdog after surrease big plays "I'll tell you what: I've got the worst seat in the house. I'm trying to wade through bodies chasing him. I can hear the coaches upstairs saying, 'He's still on his feet, he's still on his feet, he's still on his feet! It's a touchdown!' I could hardly see. He is weaving in and out of people and they're blocking my vision so I couldn't tell. I'm glad he was in the end zone, though." - Coach Mangine on trying to watch Deen Briscoe's 48-yard touchdown reception Taylor Bern 6B SPORTS NFL THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 Patriots win game, lose Brady 12 78 34 New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) has his leg buckled by Kansas City Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard, bottom, during the first quarter of a football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., on Sunday. Brady left the game and was taken to the locker room. ASSOCIATED PRESS Chiefs stay close lose first game of season BY HOWARD ULMAN ASSOCIATED PRESS FOXBOROUGH. Mass. Tom Brady screamed. The fans went quiet. The seemingly indestructible star of the New England Patriots lay on the ground clutching his left knee. The NFLs reigning MVP and three-time Super Bowl champion was done for the day — at least. "He was in a lot of pain. When you hear a scream, you know that," Kansas City safety Bernard Pollard said after hitting Brady on the left leg midway through the first quarter. Untested Matt Cassel took over, and played well as the Patriots beat the Chiefs 17-10 in Sunday's opener. But they needed a last minute defensive stand to do it. There was no word on the extent of Brady's injury — "I am not sure what we are dealing with," coach Bill Belichick said — or how long he would be out. But his 128-game starting streak, third-longest in NFL history, is in jeopardy. "It it kind of looked bad," Randy Moss said. "I know the show must go on and, hopefully, Matt Cassel is ready to step in." He was Sunday. That came as somewhat of a surprise after he failed to produce a touchdown in 17 exhibition series, leading many to wonder if he would even make the team on which he backed up Brady the past three seasons. "He did a good job coming in and, obviously, made some big plays for us" tackle Matt Light said. "That guy's had a lot of criticism cast down on him and I felt like he stepped up and played like a professional." Still, the Patriots plummeted from an exclamation point of an unbeaten 2007 regular season to a huge question mark in 2008. They lost the Super Bowl to the New York Giants 17-14 then went 0-4 in the exhibition season while Brady had a right foot injury and missed all four games. But for the first time in 57 games, Brady wasn't listed on the Patriots' injury report for Sunday's game. He completed seven of 11 passes for 76 yards. Cassel, who had thrown just 39 passes in his first three seasons, went 13-for-18 for 152 yards and one touchdown. "This is something I've been preparing for [for] a long time. It's not something that we expected to come up on opening day," he said. "Since I've been here and been around Tom, he's always popped back up." Not this time. And Kansas City also had its own quarterback woes. Damon Huard, playing after Brodie Croyle left with a bruised shoulder late in the third quarter, completed a 68-yard pass to Devard Darling, who cornerback Deltha O'Neal ran down and tackled at the Patriots 5 with 53 seconds left. MEN'S GOLF Team looks to get off to a good start in new season "It was a gut check. Go get him," said O'Neal, a two-time Pro Bowler who signed early last week. "That's what my whole mentality was." After a sixth place finish in the Big 12 Championship last season, the men's golf team will compete in one of its four scheduled tournaments for the fall season today in the Nebraska Fairway Club Invitational. Koelbel The event is at ArborLinks Golf Course (par-72, 7,158 total yards) in Nebraska City, Neb. "We have a lot of young players this year, but we will be a better team than we were last season," said coach Kit Grove. Seniors Walt Koelbel and Andrew Storm, junior Patrick Roth and sophomore Nate Barbee return from last year's team. Freshman lan Anson and redshirt freshman Blake Giroux will make their debut for the Jawhawks. "Ian has been playing very well," said Grove. "I expect him to be a bit contributor this year." The 54-hole event will be held for the first time since 2005 and Kansas' last victory came in 1999, in the tournament's inaugural year. Bryan Wheeler COLLEGE FOOTBALL Overlooked team jumps into Top 25 BY RALPH D. RUSSO ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — East Carolina can't play the underdog role anymore. After opening the season by upsetting two ranked teams, the Pirates earned themselves a place in the AP Top 25 for the first time in nine years. East Carolina was No. 14 in the media poll released Sunday. Southern California remained No. 1 and Georgia was No. 2. Ohio State's sluggish 26-14 victory against Ohio, without star tailback Chris Wells, on Saturday cost the Buckeyes two spots in the rankings. They fell to No. 5 behind No. 3 Oklahoma and No. 4 Florida. The Buckeyes will have a chance to move back up when they visit USC on Saturday. USC received 33 of a possible 65 first-place votes and 1,577 points. Georgia got 23 first-place votes and 1,525 points. Oklahoma (two), Florida (four), Ohio State (one), No. 6 Missouri (one) and No. 7 LSU (one) also received first-place votes. The Buckeyes had 15 first-place votes last week. Texas, Auburn and Wisconsin round out the top 10. East Carolina's latest big win was its third straight against a ranked opponent, dating to last season's Hawaii Bowl victory against Boise State. "I think it went a long way to help build confidence in this team," coach Skip Holtz, the son of Hall Fame coach Lou Holtz, said Sunday during a conference call. "Two years ago the main goal the team wanted to accomplish was to get to a bowl game. Last season, they not only wanted to get to a bowl game, but win one. Now we want to build on that." 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Dwight Lowery batted away a fourth-down pass in the end zone with nine minutes left, and Darrelle Revis intercepted Chad Pennington — again in the end zone — with five seconds left. Favre finished 15-for-22 for 194 yards and his 161st victory, extending his NFL record for starting quarterbacks. For the Dolphins, the loss marked a disappointing start to the Bill Parcels era, and it was painfully reminiscent of last year's 1-15 team. Parcels took over last December, but despite turning over more than half the roster and hiring Tony Sparano as coach, Miami gave up too many big plays and sputtered on offense until a frantic late rally. The Dolphins converted a fourth-and-7 during a 53-yard drive that ended with Pennington's 11-yard touchdown pass to David Martin, making it 20-14 with 3:27 left. New York kept the ball on the ground for three plays and was forced to punt, and the Dolphins started from their 39 with 1:43 left. They reached the Jets 18, but when Pennington tried to hit Ted Ginn Jr. in the corner of the end zone, Revis had position and made a one-handed interception. That clinched the jets' fifth consecutive win over their AFC East rivals. Newcomers helped make it seem like old times for the Dolphins. Pennington, playing against the team that released him in favor of Favre, drew boo early before finishing 26-for-43 for 251 yards. Three times the play clock was about to expire and Pennington was forced to waste a timeout that would have come in handy in the final minute. Miami tackle Jake Long, the first overall pick in this year's draft, drew penalties for tripping and holding. New defensive end Randy Starks failed to wrap up Favre, who turned a sack into a touchdown. That score came on a 22-yard fourth-down completion to Chansi Stuckey, putting the Jets ahead to stay. Favre was traded to New York after his decision to delay retirement led to a messy divorce with the Green Bay Packers. The Jets hope Favre can transform a team that went 4-12 last year into a playoff contender, and it didn't take long for him to make an impact. Wearing his familiar No. 4, Favre went deep on the first play of the Jets' second possession. Jerricho Cotchery caught the long pass in stride at the 5 and scored to complete the 56-yard play. At the other end of the field, Favre celebrated like a rookie. With the score 7-all and Jets kicker Mike Nugent nursing a thigh injury suffered in the first quarter, the Jets decided to go for a touchdown on fourth-and-13. Under heavy pressure, Favre shrugged off the 305-pound Starks, and as he was sandwiched by two defenders, threw a dying-quail pass that found an open Stuckey for the go-ahead touchdown. Rain, rain go away Lauren Schimming, Wichita sophomore, checks a text message on her cell phone through a protective rain poncho during Saturday night's game against Louisiana Tech. Fans sat through light rain showers as Kansas rolled to a 29-0 victory. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN TENNIS Murray runs Nadal ragged in the semifinals ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — No one ever seems to run Rafael Nadal ragged, and yet Andy Murray did just that in the U.S. Open semifinals. Murray finished a stunning, rain-interrupted 6-2, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-4 victory Sunday at Flushing Meadows to reach his first Grand Slam final and stop the No. 1-ranked Nadal's 19-match winning streak at major tournaments. Trying to become the first O British man to win a major tennis championship since Fred Perry at the 1936 U.S. Open, Murray will face four-time defending champion Roger Federer in the final Monday night. "He's got loads of experience in these situations," Murray said, "and it's something new to me." ASSOCIATED PRESS Ay Murray, of Britain, throws his sweatbands at spectators after his four victory over Rafael Nadal, of Spain, in their semifinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. The sixth-seeded Murray won the first two sets against Nadal and was down a break at 3-2 in the third when play was suspended Saturday because of Tropical Storm Hanna. task this time. He wound up with more than twice as many winners as Nadal, 65-32. "I just had to keep my head down and watch the ball — and that was that," Murray said. "I didn't feel particularly nervous." Murray won a 22-stroke point with a volley winner to get to match point, leaving Nadal bending over behind the baseline, chest heaving. Then Murray completed the service break to end the match, easily chasing down Nadal's drop shot and smacking a winner. ATTENTION! WE NEED YOU.. generally indefatigable Nadal made a stand Sunday, taking the third set and going ahead 3-1 in the fourth. But Murray took five of the last six games, breaking Nadal twice and ending the Spaniard's bid to make his first final at the U.S. Open. 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New Location at 1300 W 23rd St. A 8B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 VOLLEYBALL Second-place finish for Hawks at tournament BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com The Kansas volleyball players had three goals for the weekends compete, show signs of improvement, and, of course, win all their games. Well, as the saying goes, "two out of three ain't bad." The Jayhawks wrapped up the Jayhawk Invitational Sunday afternoon with a convincing victory against Central Florida in four sets, finishing second in the invitational. Kansas, which improved to 3-2, had its only backset of the weekend against nationally ranked Oregon. Coach Ray Bechard said he was relieved his team came out with energy after losing to Oregon in 3 sets the night before. "It really was a pretty good match," Bechard said. "It was an hour-and-45-minute match, and we played really well for an hour." Bechard said that after the Jayhawks dominated the Knights in the second set 25-10, they came out flat for the third, falling 25-20. Consistency was a common problem for the Jayhawks all weekend. The Jayhawks would follow a great play with a hitting error or service error, making it hard to maintain any momentum. But thanks to back-to-back aces from senior middle blocker Natalie Uhart, Kansas took a 18-9 lead in the second set and never looked back. A big reason the jayhawks rolled against the UCF was an incredible balance that showed six players with five or more kills, three of them having at least 10, with freshmen Allison Mayfield leading the way with 11. "You can't get too top-heavy to the left side. Teams will game plan against that," Beachard said. "Just like last night, we were a roller coaster." was obvious Williams still needed more time to continue to get herself back to 100 percent. Uhart, who was doubtful for the weekend after tweaking her ankle on Tuesday, finished with 10 kills and continued to live up to her preseason All-Big 12 team selection. And as for that flat third set? Uhart said it would be used as a practice point. "Just like last night, we were a roller coaster," Uhart said. "We know that we do it, and we're very aware and we're trying to get over the humps that we go through." "We need to get Brittany more involved, which we will," Bechard said. "She has some soreness after Another factor to watch was how junior middle blocker Brittany Williams looked after playing three games in two days. Williams looked like the player of old at times, as it NATALIE UHART Middle blocker back-to-back games, but I think that it will continue to be more manageable" Williams said her trainer gave her a specific regimen for her to follow, which has helped her feel better after a long stretch of games. Williams also knows how important these non-conference games are. "We realize that from these past couple of years, that these nonconference games are actually the ones that put us above the .500 mark," Williams said. Which is exactly where the Jayhawks stand after the invitation- al, with a 3-2 record heading into a Tuesday match against UMKC. "This is the challenge this early in the year; can you play better long?" Beccahrd said. Edited by Adam Mowder volleyball notes DUCKS TOP HAWKS Oregon swept Kansas 3-0 on Saturday in the volleyball team's second match of the Jayhawk Invitational. Sophomore outside hitter Karina Garlington led the team with 12 kills. "We looked tentative," Coach Ray Bechard said, "needed to show a little bit more courage at times." Sophomore outside hitter Heather Meyers led a balanced Oregon attack with 10 kills. Oregon tallied 44 digs. "We moved forward pretty good this morning in some areas," coach Ray Bechard said. KANSAS WINS OPENER Sophomore Karina Garlington had a career-high 15 kills as the Jayhawks defeated the Utah Valley Wolverines 3-0 in their first match of the tournament Friday afternoon. ALL-TOURNAMENT SELECTIONS Sophomore outside hitter Karina Garlington and senior middle blocker Natalie Uhart were the two Jayhawks named to the Jayhawk Invitational All-Tournament team. Junior middle blocker Neticia Enesi of Oregon was selected as the tournament's most valuable player. HOMECOMING FOR HEPPERT It was a special homecoming for Jenny Heppert of the University of Central Florida. The senior hails from Lawrence and grew up watching Jayhawk volleyball. "It's been a really great experience," Heppert said. "What a great program it is." Although Heppert said she loved her hometown, she never really considered playing for her childhood team. "Lawrence is a really great town, but I wanted to go elsewhere," Heppert said. "KU's a huge program so they probably had some more physical athletes in mind." Heppert had by far the biggest reception from the home crowd during pregame introductions, as many of her friends came to watch her play. Coach Bechard said he was in contact with Heppert during her recruiting process. "It was a little about how she would fit in the Big 12," Bechard said. "She had an opportunity to really go help a program. Here, she thought it would be more of a role-type situation." Bechard also wanted UCF to come to Lawrence to give Heppert a chance to play on the court she watched as a child. "We've been after them for a couple of years to get them out here," Bechard said. "I think it was great for UCF to come out and reconnect with some of their home people." basketball notes PLAYING AS PROS All five former Jayhawks who were drafted in this summer's NBA Draft will play professionally next year. Darnell Jackson became the final Kansas player to sign a contract this weekend when the Cleveland Cavaliers offered him a three-year deal. The Cavaliers acquired Jackson in a trade with the Miami Heat, who selected him in the second round, on draft night. A. M. KIPPENE Jackson Jackson played for Cleveland's summer league team in Las Vegas and averaged nearly six points and more than five rebounds per game. "Darnell has showed us he is a young, smart, hard-working player." Cleveland general manager Danny Ferry said in a state ment. "And we are excited to see his development continue." The Cavaliers also hold the rights to former Kansas center Sasha Kaun, but Kaun will play professionally in Russia for CSKA (a major Russian sports club) Moscow this season. Brandon Rush and Darrell Arthur were given guaranteed contracts by the Indiana Pacers and Memphis Grizzlies, respectively, for being picked in the first round of the draft. Mario Chalmers signed a contract with the Miami Heat this summer after they picked him in the second round. Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur both issued apologies for being kicked out of the NBA rookie symposium this weekend, but said they were not using marijuana. CHALMERS, ARTHUR APOLOGIZE Chalmers released an apol "Everyone who knows me knows I am a good person," Chalmers told the Miami Herald. "I am embarrassed this happened. I broke the rules, but I did not smoke mariana." ogy through the Miami Heat. Arthur expressed remorse in an interview with the Memphis Commercial Appeal. They both said they were wrong to violate the league's policy by bringing women into their room, but denied reports that they were smoking marijuana. Chalmers and Arthur will have to attend the symposium again next year. They were fined $20,000 each and could be suspended to start the season. "I made a bad mistake by bringing the girls in and violating the rules." Arthur told the Memphis Commercial Appeal. "It was a bad mistake. I'm not a bad kid or anything. I just put myself in a bad situation." Case Keefer NSAS GRIEB Junior setter Katie Martincich jumps over a teammate to hit a shot Friday against Utah Valley. Martincich finished with seven defensive digs in Kansas' 3-0 victory. GOLF Colombian model, golfer finally wins PGA title BMW Championship. ST. LOUIS — For three years, Camilo Villegas made a name for himself without winning. He was the young Colombian with model good looks and chic clothing, limber enough to strike a pretzel-shaped pose on the green to read putts, earning him the nickname "Spider-Man." Trouble was, not many of those putts went in. That changed Sunday at the Clinging to a one-shot lead on the back nine at Bellerive, Villegas saved par with a 12-foot putt, followed that with two birdie putts and finished off a 2-under 68 for a wire-to-wire victory and his first PGA Tour title. "It was a pretty good little stretch there that just tested my nerves and showed myself that I was good enough to stay out there," Villegas said. Villegas pulled away from Jim Furyk, held off Anthony Kim and wound up winning by two shots over Dudley Hart, who birdied his final two holes for a 65. It was Hart's best finish in four years and it earned him two trips to Georgia — the Tour Championship in two weeks and the Masters next April. With one playoff event remaining, the FedEx Ex cup essentially is over. Vijay Singh, who won the first two events, tied for 44th but earned enough points that all he has to do is finish four rounds at the Tour Championship to collect the $10 million payoff. Associated Press FREE WORKSHOP PREMIER MARTIAL ARTS SATURDAY. 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Academically, students get the chance to study topics they may never have the opportunity on the KU Lawrence campus. It is a mind-expanding and life-altering experience. Just ask anyone who has studied abroad. One of your best resources for information on studying abroad can be a student who has returned from studying abroad. You'll find several experiences related here in this issue. Our Fall Study Abroad Fair is another great opportunity for you to meet with students who have returned from studying abroad. The Study Abroad Fair is this Wednesday, September 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the $4^{\mathrm{th}}$ floor lobby of the Kansas Union. You will have the opportunity to speak with returned students, faculty and OSA staff about studying abroad as well as pick up information on all of KU's study abroad programs. Your next step is to stop by the Office of Study Abroad Resource Library, located in 105 Lippincott Hall. The library, open 9-5, Monday through Friday, is staffed with Peer Advisors who can answer your questions and help you discover your options. They can help you figure out the next step in choosing a program, direct you to information on scholarships, and provide names of Study Abroad alumni who would be happy to talk to you about their experiences. The Peer Advisors are also recent study abroad participants, so they are not only familiar with what KU has to offer but they also remember well what the process was like for them. See you at the Fair. . and remember if you are interested in studying abroad over Winter Break, Spring Break or the Spring semester the deadline for applying is October 1! Sincerely, Robert Lopez Outreach Coordinator Office of Study Abroad P. S. Remember the Office of Study Abroad has opportunities to study abroad in over 60 countries and in more than 25 languages! We also have many programs in which you can take your classes in English, and these are in universities all around the world. Come in and find the program that is right for you. Global Awareness Program (GAP) The Global Awareness Program (CAP) is a program at KU that offers students a broader view of the world and recognizes undergraduates' international experiences. Students can have an international experience through study abroad, taking classes with an international focus, foreign language study, or participating in international co-curricular activities. Undergraduates in any major can earn global awareness certification. Students completing this program will have their international experience noted on their official KU academic transcript. They will also receive a certificate from the Office of International Programs. Students who have already completed some or all of the requirements will receive retroactive credit. More than 1000 students have already registered and 224 have already received their certification since the program started in Fall 2004. For more information about GAP contact: Jenna Hunter GAP Coordinator Office of International Programs Strong Hall Room. 300, Tel. (785) 864-7265 gap@ku.edu www.international.ku.edu GAP GLOBAL FORUM ON ENERGY PRODUCTION THE UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA TEN STEPS TO STUDYING ABROAD 1) Visit the Office of Study Abroad (OSA). Pick up an Advising Handbook and speak with a Peer Advisor. Browse through the resource library, request brochures, and view a video. 2) Investigate program options and inform yourself. 1) Visit the Office of Study Abroad (OSA). 2) Investigate program options and inform yourself. Read the Advising Handbook to direct your investigation. Define your goals for studying abroad and identify suitable programs. Learn about the country where you wish to study abroad. Talk with exchange students and study abroad returns about their experiences. 3) Apply for your passport! You should apply for your passport at this time. Passport applications take approximately 10-12 weeks to process. Information on applying for a passport is available at: http://travel.state.gov/passport. 4) Meet with a Study Abroad Program Coordinator. Once you have determined what country and program you are interested in, make an appointment with the appropriate coordinator in the Office of Study Abroad to discuss your plans. 5) See your Faculty Advisor. Discuss how your proposed study abroad courses will fit in with your degree requirements and have your advisor sign your Academic Plan for Study Abroad. 6) Find out about financing your study abroad program. All students considering using federal financial aid and scholarships to fund their study abroad experience must sneak with a financial aid advisor in the Office of Study Abroad. 7) Apply! Submit your application to the OSA on or before the deadline. Begin applying for your program of choice the semester before you plan to go. The deadline for most Fall, Academic Year, and Summer programs is March 1, and the deadline for most Winter Break, Spring Break, or Spring programs is October 1. Check with your Program Coordinator for program-specific deadlines. 8) You've been accepted! Send acceptance forms to the OSA, apply for your student visa (if necessary) and make travel plans. 9) Orient yourself. Attend the OSA pre-departure orientation for additional program information and question-and answer sessions with past participants. Read carefully all the information in your orientation packet. Ask questions! 10) Packyour bags. Kiss everyone good-bye,and go! Contact us: Walk-ins: Monday-Friday, 9a.m.-5p.m. 105 Lippincott The University of Kansas Office of Study Abroad Lippincott Hall, Room 108 1410 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 Phone: 785-864-3742 Fax: 785-864-5040 Email: osa@ku.edu Website: www.studyabroad.ku.edu KU OFFICE OF STUDY ABROAD The University of Kansas Jayhawks Abroad 2 Fall 2008 FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDY ABROAD Federal financial aid and Scholarships are available to KU students enrolled in a study abroad program that is approved by the Office of Study Abroad (OSA) at The University of Kansas and who meet eligibility guidelines to receive aid. Federal Grants and Student Loans Complete the "Free Application of Federal Financial Aid" (FAFSA) for the term you plan on studying abroad. For more information, visit The University of Kansas Financial Aid Office, 50 Strong Hall. Office of Study Abroad Scholarships COMO UN SUENO (LIKE A DREAM): RONDA, SPAIN Open to KU students traveling on OSA approved summer, semester, and academic year study abroad programs. Applicants must be degree seekers undergraduate or graduate students at KU. For more information, visit the Office of Study Abroad, 408 Lippincott Hall. Additional On-Campus Scholarship Opportunities Check with your academic department about departmental scholarship and grants that may be available to you for studying abroad. National and Regional Scholarships & David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships for Study Abroad David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships for Study Abroad Open to undergraduate students studying in Africa, Asia, Eastern and Central Europe, Central and South America, and the Middle East. All Boren scholarship recipients must seek employment with a federal agency or office involved in national security affairs. For more information, please contact Justine Hamilton in the Office of Study Abroad. Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Scholarship is based on financial aid one is already receiving and the study abroad location. Student must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant to be eligible for this scholarship. For more information, visit the Office of Study Abroad. Freeman-ASIA The Freeman-ASIA program provides U.S. undergraduates studying in Asia with awards for the summer or academic year. Upon return, awardedes must fulfill a service requirement to promote study abroad in Asia on their home campus and share their knowledge with their community and must submit a report to IHE summarizing their experiences. KU students interested in the Freeman-ASIA program should contact Renée Frias in the Office of Study Abroad for information on how to apply. For a complete listing of Study Abroad Scholarships, please visit the KU Office of Study Abroad, 108 Lippincott Hall. The National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships offer a unique opportunity for U.S. undergraduates to study abroad. NSEP awards scholarships to American students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Middle East). For more information on the NSEP Boren Undergraduate Scholarships, contact Justine Hamilton in the Office of Study Abroad (785-864-3742, Justine@ku.edu, 108 Lippincott Hall). Upcoming NSEP Scholarship Information Session Monday, September 22 @ 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in Rm.108, Lippincott Hall ... NSEP NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM Undergraduate Scholarships Luciana Santanularia studied abroad in Ronda, Spain during the 2003 spring semester. We were eagerly waiting in the Granada airport pondering about our upcoming adventures for Barcelona, Spain and Marrakech, Morocco. We were taking a ten day adventure from our studies in Ronda, Spain. We each packed one backpack and grabbed our one-way plane tickets. That's right, I said one-way. We agreed to figure out our route back to Spain after we got to Morocco; which ended up being 12 hours divided between two taxi rides, a train, and a ferry across the glorious blue Mediterranean. In a nut shell, we ended up taking a road trip through Morocco, with stops including: Marrakech, Essaouira, Casablanca, Fez, and Tangier. We saw a beautiful open air market in Marrakech with huge triangle stacks of fresh spices and piles of herbs. There were vendors selling the most magnificent spectrum of colored jewelry and wooden hand carved Camels and Elephants. On the road we saw sand dune beaches lining the Atlantic Ocean...and the list could go on. The Barcelona and Moroccan venture was staggering and nothing less. The above excerpt is a very brief 10 day summary of one traveling experience I had while abroad with the Spring 2008 Ronda, Spain Intensive Spanish Immersion Program. I did my best to keep a daily online journal for family and close friends to read. I was gone from the US for approximately 126 days and wrote over 72 blog entries about travel adventures, day-to-day life, emotions, Spanish culture, and food Spanish food was one of the most enticing things about Spain. Chocolate with Churros is a normal breakfast and eating some sort of ham, usually cured, is part of your daily diet. Not to mention, if you didn't hear one person say 'vale' ("okay"), 'venga' ("come"), or "pues" ("well") at least twenty times in one conversation then obviously they weren't from Spain. When I found out that the nap (siesta) is built into people's daily work routine, I knew for sure Spain was the place for me. To recognize this, stores close between 2pm and 5pm in the afternoon everyday; shopping during this time isn't even an option. After you wake up it isn't unusual to meet at a café to chat for hours and then go home at 10pm to eat dinner. And if you don't yell "OLE!" after your favorite soccer team scored a goal, then you were the odd ball out. I was blessed with the opportunity to live abroad, in the heart of Andalucan culture, with the most gracious Spanish family, travel around Spain, Portugal and Morocco, and learn one of the fastest growing languages in the US. Half way through the program I was ready to extend my stay and would re-live every single day again if I had the option. Studying abroad in Spain was by far one of the best decisions I have yet to make in my life and I hope that some day I will be able to return. Samantha Montgomery, Lisa Balascak, Luciana Santanularia, and Laura Works enjoying the surreal in Spain. Samantha Montgomery, Lisa Balasak, Luciana Samuularia, and Laura Weeks enjoying the scenery in Spain. Jayhawks Abroad 3 Fall 2008 Courtney Longino in Leicester, England. The Viewpoint in Ronda, Spain. -photo taken by Luciana Santaularia. Study Abroad participants in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Nick Kellerman's shot of Mt. Fuji. Dori White at Himeji Castle in Japan Crowds of young Japanese people awaiting one of the most famous fireworks festivals in Japan: the Sumidagawa Hanabi Taikai at the Asakusa Kannon Temple in Tokyo. Photo submitted by Luis Vargas. View captured by Katie Rages of the countryside from the wallace Monument near Stirling University campus in Scotland. Robert Zwolinksi in Paris for the Rugby Cup. Sierra Falter on the Mediterranean coastline. INTERNSHIP IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER Jackie Kostek studied abroad through the Boston University Sydney Internship Program during the fall 2007 semester ... In those last weeks in Australia, I felt the pang of missing something. Even before I had left, I was already missing Australia. Maybe it was because I knew how utterly unique my experience abroad had been, or maybe I was sad to realize in a few short weeks I would have to give up the immense amount of freedom I had grown accustomed to. The freedom that allowed me, only three weeks into my trip, to book a solo weekend in Tasmania. Looking back on my Australian experience, I can say I don't have a single regret. I lived in the heart of Sydney, only a ten minute walk from Darling Harbour (yes, this is where the cast of Real World Sydney stayed), and a thirty minute walk from the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the famous Sydney Opera House. I fell in love with sunny Sydney, but there is too much to see in Australia to spend all your time in one place so I made an effort to travel as much as possible. In almost four months in Australia, I was only in Sydney for three full weekends. The other weekends included surf camp, rappelling down a 90 foot waterfall in the Blue Mountains, snorkeling with a shark in the Great Barrier Reef, and three different extreme camping trips with our favorite group of crazy Aussies. After eight weeks of Australian history and culture classes, I was ready to immerse myself in the work force, a part of foreign culture study abroad students rarely experience. The last thing any student expects abroad is to hold a nine-to-five job but in my program, through Boston University, we did just that. After finals and a week break in the Great Barrier Reef, I was nervous but ready to start working for a popular entertainment news show, "A Current Affair". Waking up early and actually having to look presentable, instead of throwing on gym clothes and hustling to class, was a bit of a rough transition. My first couple of weeks were spent learning the ins and outs of the newsroom and heading out on shoots with the camera crews and reporters. This let me build friendships with my coworkers and gave me an abundance of information to absorb. I was pleased to realize I really do love hunting for news. It wasn't until three weeks into my internship when I caught a break. A reporter asked me to head up a story that would follow up on something he had done a few months prior. It wasn't that the story was particularly riveting, but it was my chance to make a real contribution. I researched the story, tracked down sources, went out with camera crews to do the interviews, and wrote the story. It was the first time I realized I may actually have a shot at becoming what I want to become: a television reporter or host. At the end of my last day at "A Current Affair", everyone who I had worked with for the past two months flooded the newsroom forming a circle around my desk. One of my favorite cameramen presented me with a gift and thanked me for always “brightening up the office.” Before I knew it, the tears were falling and I was, between sobs, trying to get out a thank you. Saying goodbye to A Current Affair was difficult, but saying goodbye to Australia was nearly impossible. It has been just over a month since I've returned, and I miss Australia everyday but I can feel nothing but blessed for my experience abroad. THE DO'S AND DON'TS OF STUDYING ABROAD Sierra Falter studied abroad on the Humanities and Western Civilization program in Italy and France during the 2007 fall semester. During the fall of 2007 I went on the Humanities & Western Civilization Program which allowed me to spend six weeks in Florence and six weeks in Paris with travel time on weekends and during the ten-day break in between each city. I spent my travel time visiting Pisa, Lucca, Rome, Cinque Terre, Padua, Padermo del Grappa, Verona, Milan, Venice, Fiesole, Vienna, Barcelona, Paris, Normandy and Reims. This is the list I crafted after the fact; DO: Carry a journal with you at all times. Try deep dish pizza in Venice - you have to find it first! Make the trek up to the top of the Duomo in Florence. Swim in the Mediterranean. Hike from Riomaggiore to Manarola to Corniglia to Vernazzo to Monterosso al Mare, the five small villages that make up Giniru Castle, if only to admire the sunset after you made it. Eat Weiner schnitzel in Vienna with ketchup if you must try it at all Rent a bike in the town of Laurea, Italy and ride around the ramparts! Buy a pair of gloves in Milan. Spend the money for a gondola ride in Venice - it is worth it. Bring an extra battery for your camera so that if and when your camera dies in front of the Coliseum in Rome you will be prepared! Rack up a 600 room service bill when your family comes to visit; Snap over 3,000 photos, don't forget one of yourself in front of the Pantheon! Try and sneak a few photos in the Sistine Chapel when the guards aren't looking. DON'T: Eat Pizza Hut in Barcelona, even if you think you'll die unless you have a slice. Forget to bring your swimming suit. You'd never guess when you may need it, i.e. hostel communal showers. Try your voice at karaoke at Florence's Red Lion Irish Pub - you may just become another "annoying American" who doesn't know how to sing. Pose for a photo holding up the Leaming Tower of Pisa unless it is a creative pose and one the other 5,000 tourists --- BITTEN BY THE TRAVEL BUG Katie Rages studied abroad in Stirling Scotland during the 2007 fall semester The ruins of Duntelm castle sit high on a cliff overlooking the ocean at the northern end of the Isle of Skye, off the west coast of Scotland. The wind rushes in off the ocean at an incredible speed-- you can lean over the edge of the cliff and be completely supported by air. Duntelm is, without a doubt, the most wildly beautiful place I have ever been. Eerily remote in its splendor, you get the feeling that you have stepped back in time, or maybe into a place that isn't touched by time at all. Only the remains of the castle, abandoned since the early 1700s, and the historical marker nearby, remind visitors that they are still in the 21st century. Less than an hour earlier we'd been climbing up the side of a mountain ("Just a wee little walk," Gordon swore) in the driving rain. It couldn't have been more than 50 degrees, I was soaked to the skin, and the sun hadn't shown its face in two days. A Kansas native, I had foolishly assumed that September would be a warm month, and my water-logged KU hoodie had long since ceased to be effective against the elements. Our bus pulled off the one-lane "highway" into a field. Nearby was some sort of decrepit sheep-fencing with a large "Do Not Enter" sign prominently displayed. Further in the distance was a large pile of rocks that might once have been a building. I looked out the window nervously. The wind was blowing so hard the bus was shaking. My friend Erin and I looked at each other. THE DISTRICT OF RUINES. THE GREAT BRUSH IS ALSO A SURFACE WITH WAVES. THE TERRITORY OF LEBANON IS ONLY ONE OF THE MOST FOREIGN RESERVES IN THE WORLD. IT IS A SUPERB HILLOUT LAND FOR NATIVE PEOPLE AND AN EXPLORATION SITE FOR EXPEDitions. "This seems like a really good way to get pneumonia," she observed. The view from Duntum Castle on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Then the sun appeared. As if by magic, the cloud cover began to dissipate. The long grass, bent back on itself 90 degrees by the wind, took on an emerald sparkle, and I could see the glint of the ocean in the distance. Summoning up what was left of my energy (we'd been up and driving around Skye since 7:00 that morning), I hopped down off the bus and followed Gordon, our guide, and the other 20 members of our tour group along a muddy track. We hopped the fence, climbed over a little rise, and then-- for want of a better cliché-- time stopped. The world became at once unbelievably huge and forever a smaller place. I had been dreaming of studying abroad at Stirling University in Scotland for more than two years, but that day, three weeks after I'd arrived in the UK, was the day I realized that I was actually, finally there. I was well and truly bitten by the travel bug. Suddenly even Stirling, a wonderful town in its own right, wasn't enough for me. I went somewhere almost every week: Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Brussels, Paris. My friends and I visited map dots and national capitals, everything from world-famous places like Loch Lomond to the "dodgiest pub in Stirling" (where I ended up discussing the Dalton Gang of Oklahoma and Kansas, incidentally). I learned to love things that were different, new and unexpected, and I learned to seize opportunities that came my way, because who knew if I'd ever be able to come back? People say that studying abroad changes you, but I don't think that's true. I think it gives you the chance to be the best version of yourself, and whether you take that chance or not is up to you. around you will be impressed with. around you will be impressed with: Get lost in Vienna at three in the morning and then get in a taxi where the driver knows no English (unless you can speak German). Eat too many chocolate croissants in Paris (is this possible? Yes). Excessively pack. Avoid bringing ten pairs of shoes when three will be just fine. An 80 lb, bag will cost you $60 to check on the plane and on the way home your luggage will get heavier. Sienna Falter in front of the Pantheon in Rome. MUSÉE DE L'ANIMALITÉ ... Jayhawks Abroad 6 Fall 2008 WINTER OR SPRING BREAK A GREAT TIME TO GO ABROAD Can't devote a semester or year to study abroad? Short-term programs are a great way for students to complete discipline-specific credit while experiencing another culture. KU will offer a number of short-term programs during Winter and Spring Break this year. All courses are taught in English. Winter Break: The Costa Rica Experience This 12-day program offers Honors students the opportunity to investigate a variety of current issues in Costa Rican politics, culture, and environmental conservation through lectures, field trips to sites of interest, and individual research projects. Spring Break: Humanities and Western Civilization in London, England Enroll in a specially designated section of Western Civilization II on the Lawrence campus this spring and spend Spring Break in London visiting museums, historic buildings, and other locations related to course content. Assignments, examinations and discussion activities will integrate Western Civilization II readings with London venues. Spring Breaks The London Review The London Review allows Honors Program and Department of English students to plan and research a visit to London, to spend Spring Break visiting London, and to create a publication of reviews and essays about their stay. Students attend class weekly during the spring semester, both before and after the program. Spring Break: International Careers in London The purpose of this Learning Community/Study Abroad opportunity is to assist students in gaining a greater understanding of work in countries around the world as well as identify the avenues leading to employment opportunities abroad. Students meet weekly during the spring semester, both before and after the program. The course will include a spring break trip to London, England and Glasgow Scotland where students will visit three or four global companies and organizations as well as a graduate school. NEW PROGRAMS IN 2008! Contact the Office of Study Abroad for more information. Winter Break: Social Welfare in India Learn first-hand the social, economic, and political currents that impact the welfare system in India. Open to undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines; students enroll in one 3 credit course in the School of Social Welfare. The one-month program will take place in Kolkata, India with excursions to Darjeeling, Puri, and Bolpur. Winter Break; Music Therapy in Thailand Open to BA and MA Music Therapy students. See Office of Study Abroad for more details. Winter Break: Architecture in Asia (South Korea, Malaysia and Singapore) This program explores architecture and culture in South Korea, Malaysia and Singapore. Open to all students in the School of Architecture. Winter Break: African Studies, History and Politics in Ghana This program is an intensive, academic study and tour course that will teach students about Ghana's history, culture, political system, economy, environment, health care, and women's issues through class lectures, readings and discussions, site visits and community service. THE TALE OF THE BOULANGERE Brenna Daldorph studied abroad in Angers, France during the 2008 spring semester. Running is a solitary sport. If you run long-distances, like me, you use your time jogging as alone time: time to contemplate your life and to take in your surroundings. While I was studying abroad in France, I needed even more the time to reflect over all that I was learning. Because I ran before my classes each day, I often started before the sun poked out over the horizon. In the dark of the morning, as I wove down old streets, I seemed to be the only person alive. huge stove by the window: leaning over huge wooden slabs, rolling dough, pushing it into the oven, and then pulling out fresh brown loaves. He was just how I would imagine a French baker-- chubby with dark hair, a round pink face and sparkling eyes. I started to watch for my pre-dawn companion every day. He was there weekends with the sun shining and his shop bustling. The only day he wasn't there was Tuesday, when the bakery was closed. I realized Tuesdays were sadder somehow. Illuminated in the window stood the baker himself, intent on his work. Every morning, he was at the One morning, I was surprised to notice that there was one other person awake at this hour. No matter how early I passed, warm light shone from the bakery window. It was a change from the quiet darkness of my runs. I began to look forward to the light and warm aroma, like small beacons on my jog, comforting evidence that the world would soon be awake also. Davis Brenna submitted this photo taken of the baker featured in The baker soon noticed me, too. One day he was outside, meeting an early morning delivery van. "Bonjour!" he said, looking very pleased to see me. I was so pleasantly surprised that I didn't know how to respond. I decided to return later that day. It felt odd to be inside the shop. As ever, the baker was at work. "Bonjour," I said shyly. How strange it was to actually be speaking to him after our mornings in silence. He looked bewildered, but then, with a grin of recognition, he said, "AH! C'est vous qui passez chaque matin!" (It's you who passes each morning.) I was acutely aware of my inadequate linguistic ineabilities as I launched into an awkward, badly spoken French speech. I was nervous, and had over-practiced the words, matching them to the pounds my feet as I ran home that morning. He looked at me curiously, though smiling, and I realized then he had no idea that I was a foreigner. As I left with my purchase of warm brioche, he ran up to me and pressed into my hands two beautiful and tiny pastries—a special gift. I was touched. I had made a friend on my morning ritual of solitude. Moreover, my friend was an undeniably perfect French baker. After that, I waved at the baker each morning. The days grew lighter, and soon it felt more like I was seeing a friend than simply the only other person alive. "Bonjour," I called. "Bonjour," he replied. One morning, my baker saw me and scurried away, calling out something I didn't quite hear. I had already crossed the street, but he called me back. Through the grill of the door, still not yet opened for the day, he pressed again into my hands two tiny muffins. I treasured them home, cupped in sweaty hands. I saved the muffins for my host family, wanting no longer to be alone but to share my morning magic. Mt. Fuji in Japan STRANGER IN AN EVEN STRANGER LAND Nick Kellerman studied abroad during the 2007-2008 academic year in Japan. Of course things are difficult at first when studying abroad, finding your bearings, learning which local foods are to your liking, how to not get lost on the public transit; though in my case these were part of the reasons I wanted to go in the first place. I chose to go to Obirin University in Tokyo for a full year. The best thing for me about studying abroad is even though you may not be a local, and you may not speak the language fluently, eventually you will find your place, and begin to fit in. Even though it soon became home, I constantly found new things to experience from temples to amazing local cuisine to climbing Mt. Fuji and swimming at beaches in beautiful Izu. The educational opportunities are limitless. Getting a snack at the local convenience store or shopping in Shibuya or Yokohama, these everyday experiences proved to be a great help with both kanji recognition and perfecting the language in tandem with my regular studies. Obirin University also provided many unique study opportunities such as weekend home stays with a Japanese family, having a sensei that also doubled as a TV star in Japan to discuss pop culture, and the previously mentioned opportunity of climbing Mt. Fuji. :0 I can't thank our study abroad office enough for helping me to follow my dreams and study abroad. Everyone in the office proved to be extremely helpful at answering questions and working along-side me to finish all the necessary steps. If you have any interest in studying abroad don't hesitate to call upon our amazing staff in the KU Office of Study Abroad. Jayhawks Abroad 2 Fall 2008 STUDY ABROAD: THE RIGHT CHOICE Dori White studied abroad during the 2007-2008 academic year in Japan. As long as I live I will never forget the moment I first saw Japan. On the flight there I was in the middle row, and after the plane arrived I was so busy trying to find my luggage and dealing with customs I didn't get a chance to even look outside. No words can describe how anxious and thrilled I was; it would be the farthest I'd ever been from home, the longest I've ever been away from my family. And as much as I longed to go to Japan, I still had reservations about my decision. Thoughts like 'was this the right choice' and 'could I handle the homesickness' pestered me throughout the flight. All of these thoughts, which had been running through my head, left when I first saw Japan. Looking out of the window from the train and seeing the rice paddies and the traditional style houses really touched me in a way I can never properly describe. Although it was October, the trees showed no signs of turning yet. The sky was gray, it had been raining and all that did was cause a mist to half cover the lush green hills. The dreary appearance only heightened the mystical, magical effect that Japan gave. I knew then, as I gazed out the window, that all the years of dreaming, all the work I had done, all the money I had saved, that this was the right choice. This has been the most difficult, rewarding, challenging, emotional and educational year of my life. Even though I've had a wonderful time here, it wasn't a cakewalk either. Homesickness was my biggest adversary and because I am so close to my family, it never truly went away. Another source of difficulty was the language barrier; not being fluent in the native language is frustrating. Simple things become complicated, but nothing is more satisfying than managing to hold a conversation, or to talk and be understood. There is no bigger or better reward than the ability to communicate. Little things like that manage to surprise and delight you. Being a foreigner is a unique experience. People notice you, people want to know you, and people love the idea of you. You are exotic, and that knowledge, I admit, is intoxicating. You do things you never would have done before; I myself climbed two mountains and went to Thailand! You understand what it means to be isolated, what it means to be excluded and this knowledge will make you a better person. You will have compassion for every foreigner you ever meet. However, you won't experience this alone, and having people with you who understand what you are going through is priceless. I did dorm-style housing, my first dormitory experience and the friends I have made here, the bonds we have forged, are unbreakable. Although we do aggravate each other often, and I know someone stole my favorite cup from me, I wouldn't have been able to survive without their support. We've cried together, celebrated birthdays together, traveled together and even took each other to the hospital. You will make friendships that last a lifetime. If I walk away from studying abroad with nothing but this, it was worth it. It is a brave thing to live in another culture. Yes, there are differences between America and Japan, but always remember that people are people, no matter what country they come from. This was the best thing I've ever done and would do it again in a heartbeat. All you have to do is leap. Trust me, it's worth it. STUDY ABROAD; THE UNCONVENTIONAL TEXTBOOK JELAYNA DASHLA If the opportunity to study abroad presents itself to you, take it! If the desire to study abroad has bubbled up within you, don't deny it, but instead embrace the buoyancy and excitement it provides and let those bubbles carry you to new countries. This is not a vacation you are about to embark upon. It is so much more than that. This is a challenging lesson of beauty and diversity that when approached with an open mind, allows you to see the world and yourself in a new light found only in a time zone far away from Central Kansas time. office of study abroad·108 Lippincott Hall·osa@ku.edu·864-3742 RUINS OF RAVENBURY CASTLE. APPLY TODAY! October 1 application deadline Spring 2009 | Winter Break | Spring Break STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS & SCHOLARSHIPS stop by or check the website today for information and an application WWW.STUDYABROAD.KU.EDU SPORTS EXCHANGE: RUGBY IN SCOTLAND Bob Zwolinski studied abroad during the fall 2007 semester in Stirling, Scotland Studying abroad is one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had. Studying in Scotland was something that I will never forget; it gave me a chance to branch out and meet people and see sites that I could never even dream of. Visiting other countries like France, Spain, Italy, Ireland, and Poland opened my eyes to other people's cultures and values; it helped me become much more tolerant of other people that are different from myself. I recommend to other potential study abroad students to branch out and make new friends from different cultures and different parts of the world. I joined the Stirling University rugby team and was the only American and study abroad student. Everyone on the team treated me like family and respected the fact that I was making an effort trying to branch out. One of my favorite memories was being able to go to Paris for the Rugby World Cup, which was England vs. South Africa. There were 60,000 thousand English fans there to watch the match. It was a beautiful day and the game was being televised right behind the Eiffel Tower on a huge TV; I recall just standing right in front of the Eiffel Tower thinking how amazing it was to be there and how lucky I was to get a chance to experience the Rugby World Cup, which is held every four years. I met friends that I will keep in touch with for the rest of my life. I recommend to other students to travel as much as you can and to try and do something that you're not used to, like playing a sport or tasting an exotic food; you never know what you like until you try it. Open your mind up to different ideas and you will hear and experience things that will help you become more knowledgeable and ready for life. 7 Robert Zwolinski playing rugby in Scotland. Jayhawks Abroad 8 Fall 2008 IT'LL PALIN COMPARISON Cohen says VP choice is another question mark in a string of bad decisions OPINION 5A STOP THE RUN AND GET BURNED BY THE PASS The Jayhawks exhibit a high-powered passing game when opponents prevent big yard gains on the ground. SPORTS 113 THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 1 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 14 ATHLETICS Student section lets vulgar chant rip KU **The Athletics Department is again asking the student section at football games to end a vulgar jargon that has become a kickoff tradition. Eats watching Saturday's nationally televised game could clearly hear all of the words of the man. So far, media outlets have not threatened to stop covering games, but the Athletics Department hopes to clean up Kansas'衣裳 in the stands.** Illustration by Catherine Coquillette Illustration by Catherine Coquillette BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com If a student section chanted "Rip his fucking head off" and no one was around to televise it, would people make a fuss? The cheer has become a student section tradition over the past few years, and during the national TV broadcast, people watching the Jayhawks' 29-0 victory Saturday night could clearly hear it coming from the stands. But with the added media exposure that the football team has received after a successful season and an Orange Bowl victory, Athletics Department officials are again asking students to find a different way to support the team. "The support that the students have given the football program has been great," said Jim Marchiony, associate athletics director. "But this is one instance where we would hope the students would give it more thought and try to come up with something else that is meaningful to the students but yet not offensive to so many others in the stadium. It doesn't take any intelligence. It's embarrassing." After unsuccessful pleas last season, the Athletics Department is again attempting to improve Kansas' image in the stands. Last year, families complained about the same vulgar chant. The Athletics Department wasn't able to do anything to stop the chant last year, and this season is looking just as bleak, with record attendance bolstering the student section. Coach Mark Mangino said he had never heard the chant because the headphones he wore blocked outside noise. "I am not aware of any profane chant during the games," Mangino said. "If there is, I would respectfully ask the fans not to do that. I have always asked our fans to cheer responsibly, and the overwhelming majority complies." Although Mangino and Athletics Department officials wanted the chant to stop, some Kansas players said they liked it. Media outlets have not threatened to stop broadcasting games because of the chant, despite ESPN's decision not to televise students wearing Muck Fizzou shirts to Kansas basketball games. Sophomore defensive tackle Jamal Greene said that he loved the chant and that his grandmother yelled it louder than some of the students. Senior linebacker Joe Mortensen said he didn't think it was that offensive. "It's nothing new to me," Mortensen said. "I'm a Raiders fan. I'm from Oakland. California. That's a little PG. I've heard more than that." Mortensen said when he takes the field, he hoped to achieve what the chant asked for. "When I try to hit people," Mortensen said, "that's what I try to do." Athletics Department officials know that they can't force students to stop chanting any type of profane chant during games, but they hope the solution will come from the students who decide to stop the chant. "We have certainly let our feelings be known about the chant," Marchiony said. "I think that this has to come from within." — Edited by Lauren Keith ENVIRONMENT Campus cafes get eco-friendly KU Dining Services asks 'Do you really need that lid?' BY JOE PREINER jpreiner@kansan.com KU Dining Services is taking steps to reduce its waste. The process started modestly during the summer when the department switched to biodegradable utensils in The Market in the Kansas Union, The Underground in Wescoe Hall and the Crimson Café in the Burge Union. Since then, the department has added several landfill-friendly items including biodegradable plates, bowls, to-go bags and straws. Sheryl Kidwell, assistant director of KC Dining Services, said the change didn't come without a cost. The law of supply and demand makes biodegradable items more expensive, she said. Kidwell also said that the effects of the transition were ongoing and that the results could take a while to see. "This is why we are going to take this process one step at a time," Kidwell said. "So far we have been making smart choices." "Look, people really don't have time to stop and read the labels when they're getting something." Pearson said. "It's a quick grab and then running to classes. When you're rushing like that, nothing else really matters." She said the department realized that students didn't always have a lot of time, and that being able to take food to-go was important. She said that providing biodegradable to-go containers was part of KU Dining Services environmental responsibility. Along with using biodegradable materials, KU Dining Services is also implementing programs to help reduce dining-related waste. One program, Lose the Lid, has had an immediate effect on students Chris Pearson, Wichita junior, said he wasn't sure how much students would really care about the changes. at The Underground: Lids for fountain drinks have been moved away from the cups and are now available after the registers. Kidwell said the program urged students to ask themselves if they really needed a lid or straw for their drink. Signs in the retail dining area explain the idea and note that KU Dining Services distributed more than one ton of plastic lids for fountain drinks and coffee last year. Kidwell said the program would help cut overall costs. Stacy Gorse, St. Louis sophomore, drank a lidless beverage from The Underground on Monday. She said at first she didn't understand the point, but then she read the posted signs. She said that she opted to forego a lid because she liked the cause, but that she thought many students would go without just because the lids weren't close to the cups. 1010101010 "I appreciate what they are trying to do because I've been getting into the whole green thing lately," Gorse said. "I don't think I really reflect the majority of students, though." Edited by Becka Cremer Julianne Kueffer/KANSAN Flowers made from KU Dining Service's new biodegradable cups and napkins illustrate the idea of biodegradability. KU Dining began introducing biodegradable products this summer. STUDENT SENATE Meet your freshman candidates Twenty-five freshmen are vying for one of five spots on Student Senate. Freshmen can cast their vote today and tomorrow at studentsenate.ku.edu. FULL STORY PAGE 2A Air Force ensemble visits campus MUSIC The US Air Force musical ensemble, Winds of Freedom, performed in Murphy Hall Monday night, playing both classics and original compositions. FULL STORY PAGE 6A index Classifieds. 5B Opinion. 5A Crossword. 4A Sports. 1B Horoscopes. 4A Sudoku. 4A All contents, unless stated otherwise; © 2008 The University Daily Kansan 120 ASSOCIATED PRESS FASHION WEEK BRINGS STYLE Spring collections descend upon New York. ENTERTAINMENT | 4A weather TODAY 71 54 Mostly Sunny WEDNESDAY 78 63 Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy THURSDAY 76 62 Scattered T-Storms weather.com 12. 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 quote of the day "The thing I remember most about America is that it's silly. That can be quite a relief at times." Thom Yorke, lead singer of Radiohead fact of the day Thirty-eight percent of people who downloaded In Rainbows, Radiohead's most recent album, from Radiohead.com chose to contribute some amount of money to the band. Source:paidcontent.org 3. Kansas vs. Louisiana Tech photo gallery Want to know what people are talking about? Here's a list of the five most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com: 2. Mongolian international student writes poems to alleviate homesickness most e-mailed 1. Junior safety's play highlights victory 4. Hemenway decides to sound the whistle 5. Hospital helps research group's equipment needs KUinfo daily KU info Ryan Waggoner/KANSAN An estimated 4,000 science fiction books are for sale this week. Hardcover books will cost $3 and paperback books $1. 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FRESHMAN FACES RUN FOR SENATE STUDENT SENATE BY HALEY JONES hjones@kansan.com Julia Barnard Hil I am a freshman from Lawrence. My time as president of Lawrence High's Young Democrats and Model United Nations clubs and as a volunteer for educational and political institutions has shown me how to lead and participate in important ways in my community. I hope to work to promote financial equality, multiculturalism on campus and to help to increase student services. Thanks for your vote! When I first came to KU, I was in awe at all the great traditions and all of the outstanding contributions other students had made to the University. I want to be a part of those traditions and contributions by listening to other students' needs and representing the voice of the Class of 2012. I still serve as the president of my high school class and I was elected as the president of my high school's National Honor Society chapter and as a class representative on the Student Council. If elected to serve as a freshman senator, one of my main priorities would be to upgrade McCollum Residence Hall, and I would support other initiatives, such as extending wireless Internet coverage on campus and the Jaywalk program. Margarita Caulfield Jessica Brooks I attended the Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing, and I participated in Student Government Association for five years. I specialized in communication between students and the administration and wrote policy proposals to amend rules. I've always been extremely involved in organizations.I enjoy discussing environmental issues and politics, having company over and watching movies or football. I decided to run for Student Senate because one of my favorite pastimes is working for the good of students and I didn't want to give it up in college. Jason Chen My interest has always been trying to get involved around the University. Even while in high school, I was president of National Honor Society and was involved in leadership in several student organizations. I am reliable, honest, dedicated, punctual, responsible, structured, goal-oriented and organized. Politically, I consider myself an advocate for the environment and equal rights for the homosexual community. As a member of the student government at the University, I hope to improve dormitories and to add more buses to the system. 100% The day has come to vote for the next five freshman senators. Freshmen can vote today and tomorrow at studentsenate. ku.edu.The polls are open Sept. 9 from 10:00 a.m.to 10:00 p.m.and Sept.10 from 6:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. I served in student government for two years in high school,served as president of my youth group for two years,served Freshman Student Senate candidates were asked to send in short summaries of their backgrounds that explain why they think they're the most qualified freshmen to help represent the student body. Devon Cantwell as a member of the National Honor Society and participated in Girl's State. I also have experience with the Senate on campus as chairwoman of the Women and Non-Revenue Sports advisory board on the Multicultural Affairs Committee. The main concerns I have for Student Senate are lowering the cost of college tuition, making sure that everyone is equally recognized on campus, informing students about opportunities to become involved in activities on campus and attempting to create smaller class sizes. I am running for Senate because I think that I can make a difference and bring change to the University. Isaiah Cardona I am running for Senate because I believe in change. I know that the best way to see this change PETER CHAMBERY ODD NEWS come about is to personally be involved in making the change. Some of my ideas for change include expanding the wireless system throughout all the dorms, working to reduce student fees, pursuing the expansion of campus environmental options, making improvements for campus buildings, making the University's Internet system more user-friendly and improving the parking around the dorms. To make the campus a better place for students, I ask all freshmen to study the candidates and vote for the ones that best represent the 2012 class. 2007/2008 BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR 14 Great Films Spread Over Two Evenings! presented by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC new balance www.banffmountainfestivals.ca September 12 & 13, 2008 Hosted By SUNFLOWER OUTDOOR BIKE Tickets only $8.50 per ticket Show At Liberty Hall 642 Massachusetts St. Lawrence, Kansas Show Starts At 7pm Tickets available at Banff Mountain Film Festival on the Liberty Lake Bay Office Fish out of water knocks Ark. teen unconscious LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — It's a fishing tale that packs a wallop so strong it broke the jaw of a southeastern Arkansas teen and covered him in fish guts. Seth Russell, 15, was cruising Lake Chicot on a large inner tube towed by a boat when a Silver Asian carp leaped from the water and smacked him in the face. Seth The teen has had oral surgery to wire several teeth together and still experiences back pain that doctors attribute to whiplash. He's not the only one who's has a run-in with the "flying" Silver Asian carp. "He doesn't remember anything at all," the boy's mother, Linda Russell, said. "He was laughing, and the next thing he remembers, he is waking in a hospital." was knocked unconscious. "They do not fly, but they are Rudy's PIZZERIA Voted Best Pizza in Lawrence! Rudy Tuesday 2 Small Pizzas 2 toppings 2 drinks ONLY $1299 plus tax PIZZERIA FreeDelivery! 749-0055 • 704 Mass. • rudyspizzeria.com quite good jumps," said Carole Engle, director of aquaculture and the fisheries center at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. "Over the past year, we have had some calls about fish jumping and causing injuries on Lake Chicot. "Their jumping behavior is a problem, and their population appears to be growing." Enole said. Silver Asian carp were first imported to the United States in the 1970s. Catfish farmers brought them here to remove algae from their ponds. The Environmental Protection Agency started a program allowing cities to use the fish to help clean the water in sewer treatment plant ponds. LIBERTY MALL accessibility info (785) 749-1972 644 Mass. 749.1917 HAMLET 2 (R) 4:30 7:00 9:30 BRIDESHEAD REVISITED (PG13) 5:00 8:00 2 for 1 adult 5 for 1 child 2 for 1 admission tonight!! on campus The workshop "SPSS III: Output and Graphics" will begin at 10 a.m. in the Budig PC Lab. The panel discussion "Good Customer Service for Research Administrators" will begin at 10:30 a.m. in Simons Auditorium in the Higuchi Biosciences Center. The brownbag lecture "Presidential Elections and the future of US-Russian Relations" will begin at 12 p.m. in 318 Bailey. The workshop "Dreamweaver: Getting Started" will begin at 3 p.m. in the Budig PC Lab. The seminar "Before 1500 Seminar — Richard Ring" will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Seminar Room in Hall Center. The University Senate Executive Committee Meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Provost Conference Room in Strong Hall. The public event "KU Karate Club Demo" will begin at 7 p.m. in Room 216 in the Robinson Center. The international program "Pakistan Panel II: Beyond Musharraf" will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Kansas Room in the Kansas Union. The volleyball game "Volleyball vs. UMKC" will begin at 7 p.m. in the Horejsi Family Athletics Center. The film event "Turkish Film Series" will begin at 7 p.m. in 318 Bailey Hall. The lecture "Chinese I Class" will begin at 7 p.m. in the Seminar Room on the Edwards Campus, located at 12600 Quivi Rd., Overland Park. The lecture "China Demystified (Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture)" will begin at 7 p.m. in Room 2 in the Regents Center on the Edwards Campus, located at 12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park. The concert "Visiting Artist Carine Gutlemer, piano" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall. crime brief Matthew David Schmidt, a research assistant with the KU School of Medicinal Chemistry who was arrested on Aug. 25 on charges of manufacturing a controlled substance, had his first appearance in Douglas County court on Monday. Schmidt, who has retained the counsel of defense lawyer Scott White, is currently free on $15,000 bond pending a "no-go" preliminary hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Sept. 23. At that time, a later court date will be designated for prosecutors to present their evidence, according to Cheryll Wright, Assistant to the Douglas County District Attorney. — Ryan McGeeney on the record Schmidt is charged with manufacturing MDA, an illegal hallucinogen that is a derivative of MDMA, commonly known as ecstacy. The KU Public Safety office reported that several teenage suspects removed two fire extinguishers worth a total of $140 from Battenfield Scholarship Hall on Sept. 7. The Lawrence Police Department reported that on Sept. 6, one KU student reported his wallet stolen, and another student reported the loss of a cell phone valued at $100. contact us Tell us your news Contact Matt Erickson, Mark Dent, Dani Hurst, Brenna Hawley or Mary Sorick at 864-8410 or editor@kansi.or Kansan newsroom 111 Stuwarf-First Hall 1439 West Kingwood Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 864-8410 - THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 NEWS 3A STUDENT SENATE FRESHMAN FACES RUNNING FOR SENATE OPENINGS David Errett Hey everybody! My name is David Errett and I'm running to win a freshmen Student Senate seat I will do it myself. I'm running for Senate because I want to learn more about the University and what I can do to make it a better place. In high school I was a member of debate and forensics. It taught me many things about how Student Senate works and how my views, which are particularly Democratic and focused on less spending, can affect what happens at meetings. Thanks for your time and I hope to get your vote on the 9th and 10th! Amber Jackson My name is Amber Jackson and I'm from Kansas City, Kan. I chose to run for senator because I wanted to become involved in the University and make the KU experience great for every student. My goal is to have the issues concerning freshmen heard and addressed. Just because we're new to the campus doesn't mean the issues important to us should be overlooked. Along with the freshman issues, I would also like to address the issues of parking meters. What are they here for? Shouldn't they be included in the parking fees? YUANDA SUNG Ben Roller My name is Ben Roller and I'm excited to be running for Student Senate. I've 10 represented many clubs before in a professional manner, and have reached levels of success for them not only locally, but nationally. I feel a senator needs to be strong, responsible and passionate. These are all qualities I feel I represent well. When voting for your senator, vote for the one with the experience, attributes and the passion to do great things for the University of Kansas. Roller in 2008! Sarah Shier The benefits myself and other Jayhawks attain from Student Senate projects inspires Charlie Flanders me to be a part of Student meate. In high school, I served as co-editor of Salina Central's newspaper and vice-president of our forensics team; at KU, I a proud member of Chi Omega sorority and the honors program I hope to keep campus fees affordable, while offering a new realm of student services. My name is Charlie Flanders, and I am running for Student Senate because politics P and its ins-and-outs have always been interesting to me, and I have always loved to think critically about real-life problems. I have been in student government since fifth grade as a representative and class treasurer, so I know about what will go on in Senate. I would address problems such as wireless Internet for the dorms, buses with too many people, and fire alarms being pulled at 4:00 a.m. As your student senator, I would like to work on these problems but also any that you come across because there is no "i" in senator. Thank you for your time. Hana Kajtazovic My name is Hana. I'm from Des Moines, Iowa. I came to the University to study journalism.I am confident that FRIENDSHIP Monica Saha I would be an excellent choice for your freshman representative because I am passionate about making this school what you want it to be. I have worked on two political campaigns for Iowa democrats, as well as with legislature at Environment Iowa, an organization that worked to conserve open spaces and parks. Some of my platforms will be environmentally based, but most will depend on what our class thinks is most important. Ben Goering I attended Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park. I am majoring in microbiology with a I am a certified yoga instructor. concentration of pre-medicine. I was actively involved in student government all four years of high school. I was a class historian, a public relations officer sophomore and junior year and class treasurer senior year. I also participated in diversity club, Health Occupations Students of America Association (a community service club) and I was a part of a literary staff magazine. My platforms are to have more video cameras/security in the parking lots of residence halls and to bring more cultural events like ethnic festivals to KU. I am a girl. I love you. I am un-doubtedly a superb senatorial specimen, as an adept alliterator. At Washburn Rural High School I founded a robotics club, was an officer in the Math Club, and was the president of the largest council of the Topeka Model United Nations. As a freshman senator, I look forward to using my leadership, oratorical and possibly non-existent lady skills to progress my life goal to make the lives of others more enjoyable and more convenient. I pledge to accomplish this initially by working to improve wireless internet availability throughout campus and especially on Daisy Hill, to remedy the obvious and abysmal overcrowding of the KU On Wheels bus system (while keeping it free), and by actually listening to the ideas brought forth by my constituents (That's you!), who tend to be inevitably more intelligent than me. If you want a senator with the humility to listen to and truly represent the student body, vote for me, Benjamin Goering. lan McGonigle Justin Goldstein My name is Ian McGoni- gle and I'm a freshman from Wichita. I am running for Student Senate because I I am a very happy person. I love my job and family. I will always be grateful for the opportunities I have had in my career. I am proud of my accomplishments and the people who helped me grow. I look forward to working with you and your team at SCHOLARSHIP.com. believe that the University can do better. First of all, most students don't realize that they are paying $422 per semester in student fees. As a senator, I would work to minimize those costs. Also, there are many dorm rooms without wireless connection and that is something I would constantly push for. I would allocate more math and science tutors so more students can get help on their course work. Hi, my name is Justin Goldstein and I am running for the position of freshman senator. I am from Colorado and attended 1 Cherry Creek High School in Denver. In high school I served on my youth group's board for three years. I look forward to serving as a representative of the freshman class. In my short time at KU, I've noticed we need more buses and routes and better wireless Internet coverage. I set it as my goal to make this the easiest and best possible school experience in our short time here at the University of Kansas. Thanks, vote Goldstein and Rock Chawk Jayhawk1 Kristen Meier 10 Kristen Meier. I have been in tons of clubs and leadership positions including four years of Student Council and one year as president. I spent four years in the National Honor Society and was president for one year. I have had six other officer positions. I can make my tongue into a three-leaf clover and have a roundhouse kick that rivals Chuck Norris'. I care a lot about this school and am active in campus life. Hunter Hess Ben Wilinsky MISS PEGGIE TURNER I am Hunter Hess and I want to be your student senator. I am running for Student Senate because I believe in the tennis team, vice president of National Honor Society and vice president of my youth group chapter. I am pledging Phi Delta Theta fraternity where I am the pledge secretary. Being a student senator would give me a tremendous opportunity to bring our voices as freshmen to the forefront. A vote for Ben is a vote for America. My name is Ben Wilinsky and I am from Overland Park. I attended Blue Valley West High School where I was captain of the Class of 2012 and our ability to help make this university even better! If elected, I will work for efficient use of funds and a more environmentally friendly and personal campus. At my high school in McPherson, I was the senior-class vice president, debate and forensics team captain, and I held positions on several other committees. If you believe in our ability to help create the university we want to have, vote on Sept. 9 and 10! Rvan Pfeifer DONALD L. BROWN My name is Ryan Pfeifer and I am from northwest Kansas. I'm running for freshmen Student Senate because I am very interested in the political process and would like to get involved at the University. I plan on bringing fresh ideas and new thoughts to Senate. Rock chalk! Michelle Tavlor Justin Hitt man class and I think it is a great way to get involved and have an impact on campus. I am also running because I think that there are things that can be made better at the University such as lowering student costs and making ours a "greener" campus. In high school I was my class secretary and treasurer and I was also on student council. I was captain of my debate squad and co-captain of my forensics squad. I want to represent you! My name is Michelle Taylor and I am running for Senate because I want to represent our fresh I am a graduate from MIII Valley High School in Shawnee. During high school I was involved in more than 10 different organizations including student council, cross-country and band. I know what it takes to lead. Most importantly, I'm a progressive-minded individual who will use eloquence and reason to lobby for the students' rights to a safe, cost-efficient, educational and excellent four years here at KU. If elected I will uphold my promise to shape a memorable collegiate experience for our entire student body. After all, we deserve it. Ross Ringer PETER HALLER My name is Ross Ringer and I graduated from Shawnee Mission East high school in Prairie Village. In high school I was involved in policy debate. I was a quarter finalist at the NFL nationals last summer. I also interned in Washington, D.C., the summer after my junior year at the Department of Education in the Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs. For me, the most important issues are reducing student costs and expanding environmental policies. Alanna Sevmour I'm from Topeka and I have been involved in many leadership positions including student council, NHS, and campaigns in Shawnee County. I decided to run for Student Senate because I want to be part of a hands-on organization. I feel like I can relate to students and provide them with the representation they want/need. If elected, I will push for security cameras, wireless internet in residence halls, and better use of funds in Senate. ber Steven Dickher- Jayhawks; when you vote, remember PETER FERGUSON that freshmen elections are an opportunity to elect someone who will voice your opinions, wants, demands, and needs. By voting for me, you vote for someone who understands the average freshman life, someone who lives in the dorms, someone who has less than $4 in their bank account, but more importantly—someone who will bring your wants and needs to the attention of the entire Senate. I stand for more buses, more parking, wireless Internet in the dorms (if possible), and anything else the freshmen class needs. Send me your ideas at stevo192@ku.edu, and vote for me — the right dick for the job Edited by Andy Greenhaw VOTE FOR CANDIDATES ODD NEWS Burglars break into home, beat farmer with sausage FRESNO, Calif. — Authorities say they've arrested a man who broke into the home of two California farmworkers, stole money, rubbed one with spices and whacked the other with a sausage before fleeing. The farmworkers told deputies the suspect woke them Saturday morning by rubbing spices on one of them and smacking the other with an 8-inch sausage. Fresno County sheriff's Lt. Ian Burrimond says 22-year-old Antonio Vasquez was found hiding in a field wearing only a T-shirt, boxers and socks after the Saturday morning attack. He says deputies arrested Vasquez after finding a wallet containing his ID in the ransacked house. Burrimond says money allegedly stolen was recovered. lowa University shucks up its corn eating contest IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of iowa has hasucked its ban on an annual corn eating contest after removing the gluttony. Phillip Jones, the school's vice president for student services, said many people asked what he had against corn — the state's hallmark crop — after he can- ceed the all-you-can-eat contest last year. "I got a lot of complaints from around the state," he said. "Why you have something against corn? It's not the corn; it's the concept." The contest, part of a week's celebration leading up the annual football game against Iowa State, will be allowed this year — but students will compete to see who can eat a single ear of corn the fastest, not who can eat the most. NY sheep on the lam lives life on the highway "They are doing it in a short and fun way and promoting the state's major product," Jones said. MANSFIELD, Mass. — A solitary sheep is living life in the fast lane. How it got there is a mystery but police first received reports of the animal about a year ago at the junction of Interstates 495 and 95. A number of rescue efforts have failed because the animal is afraid of people, and authorities are wary of using tranquilizers because a drugged animal could wander onto the road. An animal shelter worker spotted the sheep last week grazing just feet from traffic on a wooded highway median near Mansfield. North Attleboro shelter volunteer Linda Faber contacted a sanctuary in New York that offered some suggestions for catching the sheep. One idea is to set up a pen with another sheep to take advantage of the flock instinct. @ "The longer that the sheep is there, the more likely he or she will be too wild to approach, and the most likely problem of course is that the sheep will be injured by a motorist," said Susie Coston, national shelter director for the Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, N.Y. studentsenate.ku.edu Faber said she has three farms willing to take the sheep if it can be captured. "A sheep doesn't belong in the middle of the highway" she said. Tortoise seeks adoption to survive autumn CUSICK, Wash. — Sadie the desert tortoise needs a ride to an adoptive home in the Mojave Desert — the sooner the better. The 10-inch reptile, found at a U.S. 95 rest stop in Idaho, has thrived at the Kiwani Wambil wildlife rehabilitation center north of Spokane since July but is unlikely to do so well with the onset of fall, center operator Dotty Cooper said. “It's just way too cold," she said. Cold-blooded desert tortoises are unaccustomed to temperatures below 40, much less when the mercury dips to freezing temperatures. To survive a winter in Cusick, Sadie would have to be kept indoors for months. She has shared a pen with an orphaned fawn. The fawn has been released into the wild which isn't an option for Sadie be cause of the possibility that she's acquired a communal disease. "Once they've been touched by humans, they're now a domesticated pet. They're no longer classified as a wild animal," said Ginger Wilfong, of the Bay Area Turtle and Tortoise Rescue in Castro Valley, Calif. Associated Press THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS funded by: Student Senate September 9, 2008 Freshman Elections Select your new campus leaders VOTE on Tuesday September 9-6 am -10 pm Wednesday September 10-6 am-4 pm VOTE at https://apps.ku.edu/~election/cgi-bin/vote.shtml -OR- http://studentsenate.ku.edu --- 4A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ENTERTAINMENT Conceptis SudoKu 4 6 8 1 7 5 2 5 1 3 2 9 8 2 3 7 4 7 2 6 3 9 3 5 9 1 2 By Dave Green 9/09 Difficulty Level ★★ Answer to previous puzzle Difficulty Level ★ 3 9 2 5 6 1 8 7 4 1 5 4 7 8 2 9 3 6 6 8 7 4 9 3 5 2 1 9 1 3 8 4 5 2 6 7 7 4 5 1 2 6 3 8 9 8 2 6 9 3 7 4 1 5 4 6 9 3 1 8 7 5 2 2 7 8 6 5 4 1 9 3 5 3 1 2 7 9 6 4 8 WORKING TITLE You know what they say, baby, the softer a man speaks, the bigger his stick. You know what they say, baby, the softer a man speaks, the bigger his stick. ...whisperwhisperwhisper... whisper whisper whisper wully! First of all, that is not what they say, second of all, the Rough Riders are not welcome at the Panama Canal! ...whisperwhisperwhisper... ...whisper whisper whisper bully! First of all, that is not what they say, second of all, the Rough Riders are not welcome at the Panama Canal! I'm very nervous. STYLE Colorful spring collections dominate Fashion Week ASSOCIATED PRESS M NEW YORK — Mellow, beachy colors of ocean blue, marigold yellow and hibiscus pink dominated the runways Monday at New York Fashion Week. The Peter Som spring 2009 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York on Monday. At right is New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham. You were expecting black? Designers tried to lighten a dour national mood for their spring collections with a sunny evolution of the popular fall colors of eggplant, mustard and midnight blue. For spring, they're relying on lighter lilac, marigold and teal. "When the economy is not that good, we need to achieve, to do something even more special," Herrera told The Associated Press. "Women who buy your clothes have to be attracted with something so special that they need to have it." Carolina Herrera added a dash of persimmon (reddish orange) mixed with graphic black and white, pairing a soft, etheral look with something more crisp. When the "green" movement came into vogue, the color came along with it. Perhaps the presence of flowing, ocean blue signals the next front in that movement. Monday's breezy collections were a respite from a celebrity-packed, frenzied weekend, but more excitement was to come. Marc Jacobs was to present his bellwether collection late Monday, part of eight days of New York Fashion Week shows that run through Friday. CAROLINA HERRERA At Carolina Herrera, the air and the runway were filled with feelings of civility, sophistication and luxurv. ASSOCIATED PRESS The brand favored by A-lister Renee Zellweger, who was in the audience, consistently plays the chic, well-heeled woman who has little interest in trends. Yet the lovely dresses with organza overlays or delicate ruffles fully played into the casual elegance that has been a strong theme during the first half of new season's style previews. "The color and feminine details were very much her style," observed InStyle fashion director Cindy Weber Cleary. "In a season that could turn out tricky, her feminine sensibility looked fresh and beautiful." N.Y.C. FAIR PETER SOM Som mixed textures — an organization shirt with tweed skirt, and a shiny linen taffeta dress — which gave the overall impression of chic clothes without stuffiness. Corset-style tops with fuller, flirty bottoms also provided some playfulness. Peter Som's spring runway was a closet full of clothes for the young and beautiful set. The collection was an even mix of tropical colors and neutral earth tones, resortwear and cocktail dresses. The spring 2009 collection of Carolina Herrera is modeled during Fashion Week in New York on Monday. of her spring collection were done in floralss, especially a pale oleander-rose print used for a one-shoulder slip dress covered with appliqued flowers that served as the runway finale. TRACY REESE Furthering the good girl-bad girl theme that has been popular in the early going of Fashion Week, Reeze offered an ideal leather-and-lace ensemble: a taupe-colored buttery leather jacket with appliques and a lace tiered skirt. Associated Press AWAY GAME WATCH PARTY. "Your HOME when the team is AWAY!" Jo Shmo's Koozie Club $0.30 Wings $1 Kooze Club Cans $3 Jager Bombs $5 Old-Style Pitchers THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Sept. 12th S.Florida University Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Jo Shmo's THIS FRIDAY 10 is the easiest day, othe most challenging. 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Today's Cryptoquip Clue: J equals T MUSIC R&B singer of 'Lovergirl' receives Pioneer Award PHILADELPHIA — Teenna Marie was first recognized as an R&B talent in the 1970s when she signed a recording deal with Motown at the tender age of 19. Now, the self-proclaimed "Ivory Queen of Soul" is being recognized for a nearly 30-year career that has included collaborations with industry giants from Rick James to Smokey Robinson, as well as a Grammynominated solo repertoire. Teena Marie is one of nine artists receiving a Pioneer Award from the Philadelphia-based Rhythm & Blues Foundation at a gala ceremony Tuesday night. Teena Marie, 52, has been a pioneer in more than one sense. Besides being a white woman in a mostly black genre, she also won a precedent-setting lawsuit against Motown in 1982. The other honorees are Chaka Khan, Kool & The Gang, Bill Withers, The Whispers, The Funk Brothers, Donny Hathaway, Sugar Pie DeSanto and Al Bell. The awards were last given in 2006 by the R&B Foundation, which is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the genre, and to assist artists in need. going to be there." But her robust, soulful voice is what put her on the R&B map—and what has kept her there for nearly three decades. Admirers also cite her versatility; some of her later work includes a pairing with hip-hop star Kurupt, and her songs have ATTENTION! WE NEED YOU... If you are in the Schools of Human/Family Development, Social Welfare, Special Education, Psychology or Sociology! Build Experience. Build your Resume. CLO is searching for caring, energetic people to teaching daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities. Be apart of a growing community. CLO COMMUNITY LIVING Opportunities Looking to VOLUNTEER or for other employment opportunities? √ Starting pay $10.00 an hour √ Must be 18 or older Walk-in applicants are welcome, on the spot interviews available... Please apply at: 212.486.3070 Lawrence, Ks 66404 Check out our website at www.clokatus.org or call us at 785-865-6520 ext. 312. EOE But the album did not feature Marie's picture — the only one of her records 12 without it. Marie said officials at Motown did not want people to know she was white; they wanted the record judged on its merits. A professional woman with a bright smile. She is wearing a black top and white pants. Born Mary Christine Brockert, Teena Marie began singing as a child in Los Angeles. She put out her first album, "Wild and Peaceful," in 1979 under the tutelage of funk legend James. In addition to producing the debut, James and Marie sang a duet called "I'm a Sucker for Your Love," which hit No.8 on the R&B charts. been sampled by artists including Ludacris and The Fugees. "I guess you could really call her a true soul sister," said R&B Foundation chairman Kendall Minter "I'll never really know what dif-ference it made. I guess it worked," she said. After three more albums with Motown, Marie wanted to jump to another label. Motown sued to stop her, but a California court ruled that a label cannot prevent an artist from recording for a competitor unless it guarantees the artist a certain amount of money per year. Marie then signed with Epic. Her biggest hit, the Grammynominated over from the R&B to the pop charts and peaked at No. 4 in 1985. She earned another nomination for the song "I'm Still in Love," released on her comeback album "La Dona" in 2004. Associated Press 1 OPINION THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 5A TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Kansas Athletics could finance the University of Kansas. But should it? The answer is no. I know many of you are furious over a $40 fee, but KU Athletics does a lot for Kansas. Around the country, the athletics department is the doorstop for the University. The Southern Economic Journal reported this year about the "Flutie Effect" — which describes increased enrollment for universities that do well in athletics (Look up Doug Flutie in 1984 on YouTube). The study shows that increases from 3 to 8 percent in enrollment occurred on campuses of colleges that did well in the NCAA basketball tournament. KU won the national championship last year. It wasn't a surprise for me to see increased students on campus this year. Students think that the $31 million football complex on the hill was built using public dollars. The money was private dollars primarily donated by the Kivisto and Anderson families. Those $90,000 trees that were planted by the athletics department were also funded entirely by private dollars. Donors tell the University or the athletics department where that money should go. They don't disrespect their wishes. The Kivitos and Andersons decided it would go to a football complex; not towards University budgets. The main issue with students is that miniscule $40 student fee. Fifteen of those dollars go to the new boathouse for the Kansas rowing team. It will be predominately used by the Kansas Athletics rowing team, but also by the club rowing teams. The other part is the women's and non-revenue sports fee, which many universities have. Many of those dollars go to scholarships for athletes and some even goes back to non-athletes. For those who are angry about the whistle ceasing to exist on campus, please note that alumni may step up and donate that $3,000 to operate the whistle. Perhaps the science department can find an energy efficient whistle that doesn't use natural gas to create the steam. So here's the bottom line students: stop complaining. Many of you are getting an incredible bargain for the quality of teams being fielded at the University of Kansas. As an out-of-state student, I'm paying more than double the amount you are for tuition here at Kansas. An extra $40 isn't going to hurt you. Students get a bargain for the sports here at KU. 2007-08 was the single greatest sport year for KU ever. Would you really have complained if you paid $300 or even more to go to those games last year? I surely wouldn't have. — Joe Davis is a Coventry, Conn., junior in sports management Republicans' VP choice shattered the mold THE RIGHT SIDE ADAM POOLE It's been a time of record-making in politics. Democratic nominee Barack Obama's historic nomination acceptance speech, delivered on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech, brought in more than 38 million viewers. Last week was another historic week as Republican nominee John McCain selected the first woman to ever run as vice president on a Republican ticket. Candidates like Obama who, before starting his campaign, were virtually unknown, usually experience quite a large bounce in the polls following their convention. In 1992, then unknown Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton enjoyed an astonishing 16-point bounce in the polls over President George H.W. Bush. But Obama's bounce was muted by the nomination of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as the vice presidential run mate. During the Republican convention last week, Palin gave a speech that rivaled Obama's, bringing in just under 38 million viewers as she introduced herself to the American people. McCain's speech brought in some 500,000 more viewers than Senator Obama's and the most recent Gallup poll shows McCain leading Obama by four points. The Republican convention last week was anything but conventional. Hurricane Gustav barreled toward the Gulf Coast just as the convention was supposed to kick off. While Michael Moore and other liberal activists claimed it as proof of a God who wanted Democrats to win, Republicans used their convention as an opportunity to transcend politics and help with relief efforts. On day two of the convention, President Bush gave a speech via satellite. This might have been surprising considering that McCain had made an effort to distance himself from the president whose approval ratings are hurting. Bush called McCain as an independent thinker who is not afraid to tell you when he disagrees. However, the most exciting part of the week was Palin. During the five days following her nomination, she faced unprecedented criticism from the media. But she is the perfect complement to McCain. Her conservative values will mobilize the Republican base, and her youth and charisma have energized the entire nation. Some claim that she lacks experience. But she has more executive experience than any other candidate. It should be troubling to Democrats to hear their candidate claim that running his campaign has provided experience for the presidency. Is that, along with being a community organizer, really the best he's got? I am more confident in Palin's experience as mayor and governor to prepare her for the vice presidency than I am in Obama's experience, especially since he is at the top of his ticket. Americans are ready for change in Washington. If we are going to get it, we have to put our trust in candidates who actually have a record of accomplishment and who are willing to battle corruption in either party. Poole is a Wichita senior in political science and psychology. HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR **Length:** 300-400 words The submission should include the author's name, phone number, grade, hometown. Send letters to opinion@kansan.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. 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TYLER DOEHRING adviser 864-7667 or mgibson@kansan.com LIBERAL LOUDMOUTH After being captivated by the Democratic National Convention, I wasn't sure I could handle any more excitement. Democratic nominee Barack Obama had just given one of the best speeches of his life, and he's a man who knows his way around the spoken word. I ACCEPT YOUR NOMINATION FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES! ... AND REMEMBER, IT IS THANKS TO FOLKS LIKE YOU THAT THIS IS ALL POSSIBLE... EXCEPT THOSE OF YOU HERE TO PROTEST, WHO I ASSUME ARE COMMUNIST. A But in the world of this proud politi-geek, there would be only one thing that could come out after the end of the DNC that I would pay attention to, and it happened. Sarah Palin? What was John McCain thinking? Nobody knew exactly when Republican nominee John McCain would announce his choice of a running mate or who it would be. Old campaign rivals like Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee were considered front-runners, as was the possibility of a party-line shattering alliance with Joe Lieberman. The Republican Party had a ripe field of potential vice presidents to pick from. But McCain is just full of surprises. Desperately trying to regain his old maverick status, he picked somebody completely out of right field. I'm aware that the phrase is usually "out of left field," but that would be inappropriate in this context for obvious reasons. The day after the Democratic National Convention ended. McCain shocked his party, the country and probably his own campaign staff by announcing anti-gay, anti-abortion and antievolution beliefs. I don't care which party picks somebody like that — it is unacceptable. that his running mate would be that shining star of the Republican Party, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. I first discovered this while browsing Facebook, when a Republican friend had changed her status to "McCain/Palin '08." I was unfamiliar with the name, as she hadn't been considered a top pick for the position. McCain chose somebody who has held only one office relevant to national affairs and who has only held that for a bit over a year and a half. Before this, she briefly held a position on the Alaska Oil and Gas Commission and during the 1990s was both a city councilwoman and the mayor of the vibrant Arctic metropolis we know as Wasilla. According to 2000 U.S. census, it's population is close to 7,000 people, meaning it could theoretically be invaded and conquered by the line for Chic-Fill-A at the Underground on any given weekday afternoon. Oh, and she was also the runner-up for Miss Alaska in 1984. Sexy. No.I hadn't heard of it either. The desire to be exciting has led to a reckless selection of an unqualified candidate for the second most powerful individual in the nation. If anything were to happen to a President McCain, who has a history of skin cancer problems, this woman would be president of the United States. And you can't tell me that she's free of controversy. It was reported a few days after her nomination that her under-age, unwed daughter is pregnant, which could also be a knock against those elusive "family values" the Republicans refuse to define. Also, she is under investigation in Alaska for abuse of power after firing a public safety official when he refused to fire her former brother-in-law. If we dig into John McCain's mind, his decision in selecting Palin becomes clear: she has two X-chromosomes. The McCain campaign has been desperate to court disenfranchised Hillary Clinton supporters, and they seem to feel that the best way to do this is to include a woman on their ticket. It may mean that in doing so, they've pointed the gun at their foot and pulled the trigger. Cohen is a Topeka senior in political science. You can't tell me that she's experienced enough for the job. She may be the only person on either major party ticket with executive branch experience, but it is too little to qualify her for the position she is running for. Don't tell me that she represents change, the favored buzzword of this election. She's a staunch neo-conservative, open about her I would not be so bold as to say that this will completely dash McCain's hopes of winning. The 2004 election proved that some voters are willing to forgive anything. That doesn't stop me from calling this the worst possible pick McCain could have made short of vice president Dick Cheney and, for once, it isn't just because of my partisan bias. Public transit is the best remedy for drunken driving A. B. GOLAR The Cynical Optimist NICK MANGIABACINA The first is simple rebellion. By nature, teenagers are rebellious. Most teenagers, and those close to being teenagers, are just going to do the opposite of what an authority figure tells them to do. Since the law is the ultimate authority, breaking the law is the ultimate rebellion. How do lawmakers not understand something so basic? With more than 100 presidents of colleges around the nation calling to discuss changing the drinking age from 21 to 18, the debate about lowering the drinking age continues. However, in the process, two of the most important factors in deciding what to do continue to be ignored. Even when a student leaves home, this attitude doesn't change. The student now has more freedom. With this new freedom comes the freedom to make good as well as bad decisions. With little to no parental influence, peer pressure rising, and the disdain for authority always present, the probability of a student making a bad decision far outweighs that of making a good one. These bad decisions have varying consequences. Some are minor and insignificant, like passing out and then waking up in a pool of your own vomit, but others are more serious, like injury or death. CNN reported a few weeks ago that 1,700 college students die each year in accidents related to drinking. Among the general population, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, nearly 13,000 people died in alcohol-related car accidents last year. However, attacking alcohol for drunk driving is not only easy but also stupid. Banning all motor vehicles would make more sense. What should be attacked is the system that allows these bad decisions to continue. MADD ignores why people frequently drive drunk — because there is no other viable option. If MADD wanted to accomplish something, it would encourage the development of public transit. This should be MADD's only mission. Instead, in 2006 the organization launched an initiative to eliminate drunken driving forever by pushing for sobriety checkpoints, ignition interlock devices for convicted drunk drivers, vehicle technology to prevent drunk driving and public support. Strangely there is no mention of the simplest thing that should be done, which would be to increase funding for public transit systems, nor is there any mention of any other way to discourage people from driving. Luckily, KU transit is not so obtuse. The University offers its free SafeRide service from 10:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. on any evening. By showing a KUID, it will pick you up and take you home. Though SafeRide has been criticized for its frequent tardiness, KU On Wheels last year launched a free night bus on Friday and Saturday nights to further serve students. These buses run from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. With the elimination of the bus pass this year, KU transit is rolling in the right direction while MADD continues to sit parked, wondering if it's sober enough to continue driving its mad caravan into the abyss. Ultimately, it will be those drunken individuals sitting at home while thinking who are clear-headed enough to know why they're not out exploring the world. Mangiaracina is a Lenexa senior in journalism. FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. Dear Muse lover, I want you, I need you. Meet me in the Watson stacks to fulfill my dreams. --- --- I think my neighbor is cute and I think last night I may have scared him away. --week F--F-F-FALCON PUUUNCH!!!! --- C-c-c-c-combo breaker. --week Wow. Really classy. You're an alcoholic now, on top of completely blowing off your best friends? 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Lariviere has invited 24 members of Kansas' Latino community to be a part of the Latino Vision Council. Four of the members are KU students or alumni. Larviere said members of the council represented both wealthy and poor segments of the population across Kansas. The council has a wide age range and is made up of college students and state, public and religious officials from the Latino community. Lariviere said low enrollment was a common problem for all minority groups, not just for Hispanics. He said it was important to focus on the local Hispanic population because of how quickly it has grown. Galo Salcedo, Guayaquil, Ecuador, 2007 graduate, said his parents always encouraged him to pursue a college education. Salcedo said many students put emphasis on paying the bills and not education. "It all depends on your background." Salcedo said. "But it's going to help you get farther in life to invest time now in an education. It will paw off." Leo Casados, Jr., academic adviser at Butler County Community College in El Dorado and council member, said the council wanted to also train additional faculty and staff to support the increase of Spanish-speaking students. He said a successful integration of more Latino and Hispanic students would require the involvement of campus organizations and sororities and fraternities. Cruz Jasso, associate principal of Emporia High School and council member, said many Latino students had difficulty overcoming immediate pressures from peers and their families and ended up dropping out or falling behind. "These students often never return to high school and enter the work force unprepared and without the skills needed," he said. Edited by Lauren Keith COUNCIL'S IMMEDIATE GOALS OFFER MORE PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY IN SPANISH CREATE ADMISSIONS HOTLINE IN SPANISH PROVIDE MORE EDUCATIONAL CAMPS FOR CHILDREN The council met in April and June and is planning to meet again next month. Lariviere said members were asked to come up with a set of recommendations on increasing Latino enrollment at the University. PARKSIDE SCHOOL Photos from flickr.com MUSIC SCHOOL OF THEATRE **TALENTS** The image shows a person playing the flute. They are dressed in a formal uniform, which suggests they may be part of a music group or performing arts organization. The background is plain and dark, focusing attention on the performer. The flute is held firmly with both hands, indicating a steady and skilled performance. The person's expression is calm and focused, reflecting their dedication to their craft. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN US Air Force Technical Sgt. Hughey Hancock practices a melody line in Swarthout Recital Hall an hour before Monday night's performance by Winds of Freedom, a six-piece ensemble of Air Force musicians that regularly tours the Midwest. Members of the group have performed around the world with other Air Force units. US Air Force Staff Sgt. Jennifer Griffith leads the ensemble Winds of Freedom in the national anthem Monday night in Murphy Hall shortly after the commencement of the evening's performance. The sextet, which includes woodwinds, brass and percussion, played classics from several genres as well as an original piece composed especially for the group. Murphy Hall hosts Air Force ensemble Monday BY RYAN MCGEENEY rmcgeeney@kansan.com date. Lawrence crowds can be tough on traveling musicians. But when your last gig was a tour of the Middle East, even the discerning critics of classical music in the University of Kansas' School of Fine Arts can seem like a relaxed Murphy Hall's Swarthout Recital Hall swelled with the sounds of brass and woodwinds Monday night as Winds of Freedom, a sexet of musicians with the United States Air Force, brought a variety of musical styles to campus. The group, which includes reeded instruments, a horn and various The performance featured pieces from a variety of musical genres. In addition to conservatory favorites such as Aaron Copeland's "Hoedown" and Bela Bartok's "Hungarian Dances," the ensembl- percussion instruments, is one of 10 musical configurations that make up the Heartland of America Band. ble also performed "Tormenta de Arena," a complex composition written especially for Winds of Freedom by the unit's composer, David Beasley, after returning from a deployment to the Middle East and Africa. Individual members of the group have traveled around the globe for music with other Air Force units. However, Winds of Change, which is based at Offutt Air Force Base outside of Omaha, Neb., is primarily assigned to serve communities throughout the Midwest. The University performance was the first of eight shows in the northeastern Kansas area that the group will perform over the next week, according to Master Sgt. Nancy Montera, the group's Noncommissioned Officer-in-Charge. "We are the face of the Air Force," Montera said. "We're able to come to small communities that never get to see a person in uniform." Edited by Becka Cremer $3,000 in contest, raffle & giveaways! 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Sharp and junior running back Jacques Crawford combined for just 39 vards rushing on 14 carries for the name. Sharo's longest run of the day was for six vards Jon Goering/KANSAN BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com Go ahead, keep stacking the box. Keep blitzing. Keep doing whatever it takes to stop Kansas from running the ball. That has been the attitude of coach Mark Mangino and the Jayhawks so far in 2008 — stop the run all you want, but be prepared to get burned by the pass. Both FIU and Louisiana Tech put extra defenders near the line of scrimmage to stop the Jayhawks from running the ball and were, for the most part, fairly successful. But while defenses stacked the middle and slowed down the Jayhawk running game to only 127 yards per game, junior quarterback Todd Reesing provided all the offense the Jayhawks needed. Throwing to several receivers that had single coverage, Reesing passed for 256 yards and three touchdowns against FIU and threw for a career-high 412. yards and another three touchdowns against Louisiana Tech. "You're taking some chances with our pass game when you do that." Mangino said of opposing teams focusing on stopping the Jayhawks' running game. "You might do a good job against our run game and that's fine, but if I was playing us, I would be trying to defend the pass because it's proven that it can hurt you." As defenses have focused on taking away the run, the 6-foot-1, 230-pound Crawford has struggled to say the least — When junior running back Joques Crawford signed with Kansas after rushing for more than 1,900 yards at Cisco Junior College, speculation began immediately that the Junior College Player of the Year was going to step in and be the Jayhawks' top back from day one. He fueled those lofty expectations only when he said his goal was to rush for more than 2,000 yards this season. rushing for only 49 yards on 18 carries. Junior tailback Jake Sharp, who ran for 821 yards in 2007, has rushed for only 51 yards on 16 carries. Angus Quigley, a junior tailback who has battled injuries throughout his three years at Kansas, seemed destined to see the field only on special teams duty. But with the struggles of Sharp and Crawford, Quigley got a chance at tailback and made the most of it — leading the team in rushing in each of the first two games. He has rushed for 131 yards on 21 carries, an average of 6.2 yards per carry and had all but one of the team's rushing attempts in the second half on Saturday. Some of the Jayhawks' trouble on the ground could be attributed to the offensive line, which lost first-team All-American offensive tackle Anthony Collins to the "I just want to continue to show the coaches that I can play at this level," Quigley said. NFL and tackle Cesar Rodriguez to graduation. Their replacements, Jeff Spikes and Jeremiah Hatch, are both redshirt freshmen. Regardless of the Jayhawks' inability to run the ball through the first two games, Mangino said they will continue to take what the defense gives them — meaning they will gladly pass the ball if need be. "We like to throw the football and we have a very good trigger guy to do it," Mangino said. "So when people come in with that philosophy, we can be successful on offense throwing the ball." But will teams such as South Florida take Mangino's advice and decide to try to stop the Javihawks' pass attack? "They may," Mangino said, "and that's good because I think we can run the ball." Edited by Mary Sorrick UP CLOSE: RUSHING YARDS Where have all the ground yards gone? Kansas rushing totals (through Kansas rushing totals (through two games) 2007 2008 Rushes 65 69 Total rushing yards 451 254 Yards per game 225.5 127 Yards per attempt 6.9 3.7 COMMENTARY Junior running back fights his way to front of the pack Quigley could lead Jayhawk running game BY ALEX DUFEK adufek@kansan.com Angus Quigley has learned the importance of having patience. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound Junior running back out of Cleburne, Texas, has had his fair share of adversity to overcome. However, the lack of success didn't keep Quigley down as he worked hard and earned all-county honors after his senior season. In high school, Quigley's team was less than remarkable. The teams record during his junior and senior seasons was a miserable 1-19. Quigley joined the Kansas football program as the only committed running back in the recruiting class of 2005 and took a redshirt his first year at Kansas. What was set up to be a sweet season quickly turned sour when Quigley suffered a severe tear to his thigh and decided to go through with a surgery that ended his season, put him in a wheel chair for three weeks and put him on crutches for four more. Cornish was more fortunate as he would on to break Kansas' all-time, single season rushing record in 2006. In 2006, he was ready and the future looked bright. He had paid his dues and was now listed as the second string running back behind senior Jon Cornish. In 2007, Quigley was a mop-up man He only saw action in the backfield for three games last season but still managed to gain 131 yards, score two touchdowns and average 5.8 yards-per-carry. behind the successful tandem of Brandon McAnderson and Jake Sharp. While McAnderson and Sharp went on to gain a combined 1,947 rushing yards and chip in another 376 yards receiving, Quigley did what he could to help the team. Even with the success, the earliest chance Quigley had to run the ball in any game was with 7 minutes, 55 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter with Kansas leading Baylor 44-10. Now here we are in 2008 and Quigley is keeping true to the Mangino philosophy you hear time and time again: keep working hard, earn your stripes and good things will come your way — emphasizing the idea of having patience. In week one against FIU, Quigley entered on cue with 6:25 remaining in the fourth quarter and Kansas leading the Panthers 40-10. The Hawks marched from their own 20 yard-line to the opposite end of the field where Quigley was stopped one yard short of scoring as time expired. With nine touches, six rushes and three receptions, Quigley would account for 71 all-purpose yards and average 7.8 yards-per-carry on the ground, by far the most of any KU running back in the game. Now you might think that Quigley would see some first-half playing time against Louisiana Tech after putting up the most yards of any back in week one during the six-and-a-half minutes he had to work with. Think again. Mangino stuck with Sharp and junior running back FOOTBALL SEE COLUMN ON PAGE 3B USF coach reflects on Hawks BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com Since that game, each squad has reached unprecedented heights, notching a combined record of 34-13. It was Kansas' third victory of the year and South Florida's first loss. On a windy September evening in 2006, Kansas squared off against South Florida in each team's fourth game of the season. Few people in the press box, in the stands or on the field had any idea what kind of transformation was blossoming in Lawrence that night. In a highly competitive contest, the Jayhawks rallied with 10 points in the fourth quarter to edge the Bulls. 13-7. "You don't have any idea," USF coach Jim Leavitt said. "You're just sitting there trying to get a first down or stop somebody." The tandem turnaround of a school with minimal football success and one that has only played since 1997 took the nation by storm. Less than two years later, Leavitt and coach Mark Mangino will battle again, only this time it is a nationally televised contest between two top-25 teams. Back then, this was a difficult future to predict for these two squads. "We weren't all that good when we played them that time, and they've certainly gotten awfully good," Leavitt said. "It was a very close game. We had a shot there at the end." Starting the drive with 1:06 left in the game, Grothe moved the ball to Kansas' 27-yard line before safety Justin Thornton, then a freshman, intercepted his Hail Mary pass on the last play of the game. Then-freshman quarterback Matt Grothe ran for a seven-yard touchdown in the third quarter to put USF up 7-0. The Jayhawks countered with 13 unanswered points, and Grothe tried to engineer a last-second touchdown drive. Grothe has since become one of the Leavitt has kept an eye on the Jayhawks since their last meeting. He said it's hard not to be impressed. best dual-threat quarterbacks in the country; Thornton is a starting safety on a strong defensive unit. "They're one of the top teams in the country, so it's going to be a great challenge," Leavitt said. "I'm not blowing smoke anywhere. Everybody knows what they do and they do it well." The Bulls' rushing defense is ranked 18th in the country and has allowed only 67.5 yards per game. Kansas' rushing Leavitt has a very capable quarterback running his offense, but he struggled to come up with enough ways to praise junior quarterback Todd Reesing. "He's a leader. He's got a quick release, great feet. He knows the offense, delivers the ball, hits the open receiver," Leavitt said. "I mean what doesn't he do, honestly?" SEE COACH ON PAGE 3B TWO YEARS LATER: SOUTH FLORIDA IN PICTURES **South Florida University coach Jim Leavitt** argues a call during the second half of the NCAA SFU Central Florida game in Orlando, FL, on Saturday.SFU won the game in overtime. 31-24. **South Florida wide receiver Cedric Hill catches a touchdown pass during the second half of the game. The Jayhawks heat the SFU Bulls, 13-7, in 2006 and will face them again Friday.** ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 quote of the day "We made mistakes. We got a personal foul that really put us in poor field position. You can't fumble. I thought we were going to score on the last drive. We handled the clock very well. We came in here expecting to win and we didn't." — South Florida coach Jim Leavitt, after Kansas beat South Florida, 13-7; at Memorial Stadium in 2007 Source: Kansas Athletics fact of the day Kansas will play in an NFL stadium for the third time in five games when the team plays South Florida at Raymond James Stadium on Friday. Kansas played Missouri at Arrowhead Stadium last November, followed by Virginia Tech at Dolphin Stadium in the Orange Bowl in January. trivia of the day Q: Where did South Florida coach Jim Leavitt coach before taking the head coaching job at South Florida in December 2005? A: Kansas State. Leavitt coached under Kansas State coach Bill Snyder from 1990-1995. Kansas coach Mark Mangino, who also worked under Snyder at Kansas State, Joined Snyder's staff in 1991. South Florida Athletics CYCLING Briton wins first leg of Tour of Missouri KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mark Cavendish broke from a large pack of riders with just over 200 meters left to win the first stage of the Tour of Missouri on Monday. Cavendish, of Great Brita- tain, stayed with the main pack with his Columbia teammates before bursting down the last straightaway on the 90-mile stage from St. Joseph to Kansas City. Cavendish is a four-time stage winner in the Tour de France and won three stages in last week's Tour of Ireland. American rider Tyler Farrar finished second and Italian Francesco Chicchi finished third. The 623-mile race resumes Tuesday for a 125-mile stage from Clinton to Springfield, and concludes Sunday in St. Louis. Associated Press Stuckey: citizen, star and football player BY ASHER FUSCO afusco@kansan.com It isn't often that Kansas football coach Mark Mangino offers effusive praise for a particular player, usually chalking positive performances up to coachspeak clichés such as "hard work" and "football aptitude." So when Mangino spent an entire minute of Saturday's postgame press conference fawning over one player — junior safety Darrell Stuckey — it stood out. The safety's standout play came early in the third quarter. Mangino had reason to be impressed with Stuckey in Kansas' 29-0 dispatching of Louisiana Tech. Louisiana Tech wide receiver Phillip Livas broke out of the backfield on a reverse, blowing by four Kansas defenders on his way to the open field. From his own 40-yard line on, Livas had a clear path to the end zone — or so it seemed. As the Bulldog receiver crossed midfield, Stuckey bore down on him, arms and legs pumping in sprinter-style synchronization. Stuckey yanked Livas down at the 2-yard line to preserve the Jayhawk shutout, drawing cheers from the crowd and a gem of a quote from his coach. "The whole complexion of the game was completely changed in our favor because Darrell Stuckey chose to hustle and not give up," Mangino said. The icing on the cake: Stuckey didn't ask for a breather after chasing Livas down the field. Instead, he shot through the offensive line on the next play ALEXANDER MIDDLEY Stuckey to stop a Bulldog ball-carrier four yards behind the line of scrimmage. The Louisiana Tech drive resulted in a missed field goal, and Kansas recorded the second shutout of the Mangino era. Stuckey's heroics shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone who has followed Kansas football in recent years. Not only is the Kansas City, Kan. native an elite defensive back, hes the consummate team player and a class act away from the gridiron. Stuckey is an active member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He spoke to middle school students as part of a Martin Luther King Jr. Day assembly earlier this year. He's forthright in conversation and more likely to smile when he discusses his family (his sister, Denae, plays basketball at Iowa State) than when he talks football. Stuckey is special: A stellar athlete that sees himself as a citizen first and a star second. MOSTLY QUIET ON THE NFL FRONT While the current Jayhawks enjoyed a fun weekend of football, their former teammates didn't see as much success this past week. Of the four Kansas products selected in last spring's NFL Draft, only one — Tampa Bay Buccaneer cornerback Aqib Talib found his way THE MORNING BREW onto the field Sunday. Talb served as Tampa Bay's third cornerback, playing in nickel packages and on special teams. His first game was a mixture of good and bad: He allowed a touchdown when he whiffed on an interception, but he made one tackle and played well on special teams. Offensive tackle Anthony Collins (Cincinnati Bengals) and wide receiver Marcus Henry (New York Jets) made their teams' active rosters but did not play. Tight end Derek Fine (Buffalo Bills) sat out with an injured thumb. Edited by Jennifer Torline Making a racquet Jerry Wang/KANSAN Sean Kelly, Southboro, Mass., sophomore, retu.ca's fast serve during an intramural match Monday afternoon. Sportin' Jayhawks 3 KANSAS KANSAS KANSAS Meaghan O'Malley, Overland Park junior, Whitney Worthington, Austin junior, Rachel Piezuch, Lenexa junior, and Tayler Sandberg, Olathe junior, scored front-row seats for the football game against Louisiana Tech Saturday. Sandberg is part of an unofficial "camping group" for football games. He has been on the front row at the 30-yard line for all of the games since his sophomore year. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO KICKTHE KANSAN: WEEK THREE Pick games. Beat the Kansan staff.Get your name in the paper. This week's games: 1. 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LOUIS — St. Louis Rams wide receiver Drew Bennett fractured his left foot in the first series of Sunday's season opener and will be sidelined at least a month. Coach Scott Linehan said the team would probably sign a replacement wide receiver this week, but he didn't think Bennett, who could miss as many as six weeks, would be placed on injured reserve. He said surgery is not required at this time. Bennett was injured on a 4-yard reception, crumpling to the turf on the tackle in the 38-3 loss at Philadelphia. The Rams also could be without defensive end Leonard Little and guard Jacob Bell, both with hamstring strains, for this week's home opener against the Giants. Linehan said the team would know more after returning to practice on Wednesday. Rookie defensive end Chris Long fractured his right pinky but is expected to play wearing a splint. Punter Donnie Jones bruised his left — non-kicking— knee making a tackle on a return but Linehan said the swelling was down on Monday. Associated Press THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 SPORTS 3B COLUMN (CONTINUED FROM 1B) Jocques Crawford. Crawford looked impressive against FIU during his first few drives in crimson and blue, but since he tweaked his ankle later in the game he has been anything but impressive. Sharp, on the other hand, just isn't matching the numbers he put up one year ago. The last straw finally fell when Sharp and Crawford went into halftime against the Louisiana Tech with a mere 40 yards on 13 carries. By this time, the average fan's patience, as well as the patience of coach Mark Mangino, had expired for the lackluster Jayhawk rushing attack. Mangino went ahead and told Quigley to be ready. After a three-and-out on Kansas' first second-half posses sion, which included one run by Sharp for a loss of a yard. Qigley got the call. Quigley entered the @ Quigley has the size, speed and ability to run wild in the Big 12. Like junior quarterback Todd Reesing and freshman wide receiver Daymond Patterson, he fits with the typical Kansas theme that the star is never who you think he will be. Most importantly, Quigley is healthy and appears to be in his best shape yet. rewarded. Quigley should be the starting man in Kansas backfield when they take on nationally-ranked South Florida on national television Friday night. @ KANSAN.COM The same holes that opened up for Sharp and Crawford were there for Quigley. It's not like the offensive line likes Angus better; he just performed better. He has proven he can do what ultimately matters most - produce. He deserves the Comment on this story and all sports columns at Kansan.com. KU backfield with 8:57 remaining in the third quarter and stayed there until the final whistle. When it was all said and done, he finished the day with 84 yards rushing and 12 receiving, averaging 5.6 yards per carry. Now, I don't know Quigley on a personal level, but I have no doubt that he was ready and waiting for that moment for a long time — it showed. Patience has paid off for Quigley and he deserves to be chance to contribute in the first and second quarter as well as the third and fourth. The surprise leader of the ideal triple threat should be Ouiley. It's kind of ironic that Quigley lists fishing as his favorite hobby in this year's Kansas media guide. I'm guessing his patience makes him a pretty productive fisherman as well. —Edited by Andy Greenhaw COACH (CONTINUED FROM 1B) offense has struggled in its first two games, but Leavitt said this isn't a distinct advantage for his team. "They can run and throw. It's just because they haven't chose to do much running," he said. "They're capable of doing both at a high level." Leavitt isn't too sure what to expect from his inexperienced secondary. Leavitt's defense boasts a pair of studs in junior defensive end George Selvie and senior linebacker Tyrone McKenzie. However, "They're OK" he said. "We'll find out a lot this Friday night." The Bulls escaped last weekend with their perfect record intact. USF dispatched in-state rival Central Florida, 31-24, in overtime. The history of the replacement Edited by Becka Cremer NFL 12 21 ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS In 1999, Trent Green went down with a knee injury and an unknown named Kurt Warner stepped in and led St. Louis to a Super Bowl victory. Two years later, little-known Tom Brady did the same. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has his leg buckled by Kansas City Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard during the first quarter of a football game Sunday at Gillett Stadium in Foyborough, Mass. Brady went to the turf clutching his left knee and limped from the field between two trainers. Now Brady is out for the season with a knee injury, leaving the Patriots to hope Matt Cassel can be the latest Supersub to step up. Force-feeding an unknown at quarterback when a starter gets hurt is a coach's nightmare. But as Warner and Brady show, history is full of obscure backups who stepped in and did better than the guy they replaced. That's why Bill Belichick's favorite phrase — "it is what it is" — is the standard by which coaches live. All of them know that stars are one hit away from being gone for the season. If it happens, they matter-of-factly throw in an often untested formula and hope for the best, knowing that injuries go with the territory. "We all have to do our jobs. That's what every player has to do." Belichick said Monday in his storic fashion. "He played one position and played it well. There will be somebody else playing that position now and I have a lot of confidence in him. Everybody has to continue to do his job just as they always have. Just as they always need to." That's what happened for Dick Vermilel when Green was knocked out for the '99 season in an exhibition game by San Diego's Rodney Harrison, who is on the other side now as the leader of New England's secondary. In stepped Warner, a former Arena League and NFL Europe player who not only became the league's MVP but led the Rams to a Super Bowl victory and won that MVP trophy, too. It's what happened to Belichick two years later, when Drew Bledsoe was severely injured in the second game of the season. In came Brady, a second-year man who had thrown three passes as a rookie. He led them to the Super Bowl, where they beat Warner and the Rams in an upset on the same scale as the Giants' win over the 18-0 Patriots in the title game last February. In fact, the only team to finish a season unbeaten, the 1972 Dolphins, won with a substitute quarterback, 38-year-old Earl Morrall, starting nine games after Bob Griese broke his leg. a 14-game season That year finished on a down note when the Colts lost in the biggest Super Bowl upset even, the 16-7 win by the Jets. Now it's Cassel's turn to step in. He played well enough Sunday after Brady was hurt to lead the Patriots to a 17-10 win over Kansas City, completing 13 of 18 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown. His biggest play was a 51-yard completion to Randy Moss on third-and-11 from his 1-yard-line, the start of a 98-yard drive that ended with a 10-yard TD pass to Moss. Morrall wasn't exactly unknown or untested, as Warner and Brady were. He had played 190 games going into that year, starting most of them, and was the NFL's MVP in 1968, when he filled in for an injured John Unitas with the Colts and threw 26 touchdown passes in 3 ASSOCIATED PRESS St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner is hit by Tennessee Titans safety Blain Bishop. Warner stepped in when Trent Green went down with a knee injury during the season, and led the Rams to a Super Bowl victory. Watch fall’s hottest Series Premiere live and streaming online! FROM J. J. ABRAMS ALEX KURTZMAN & ROBERTO ORCI FRINGE www.fox.com/fringe/college Exclusive simulstream available on college networks only, including 16 minute pre and post shows. TONIGHT 8/7c FOX 4B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 TENNIS WESTERN CAPITALS ASSOCIATED PRESS Roger Federer, of Switzerland, celebrates after defeating Andy Murray, of Britain, in three sets to win the men's finals championship match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament on Monday in New York. Federer is the first man to win five consecutive U.S. Open Championships since the 1920s. US OPEN Roger Federer, of Switzerland, returns a shot to Andy Murray, of Britain, during the men's final championship match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament on Monday in New York. Federer defeats Murray, wins fifth U.S. Open ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — No matter what anyone else said or thought, Roger Federer knew he was still capable of elite tennis. Knew he was still capable of winning Grand Slam titles. Knew he was still Roger Federer. Back at his best, back at the top of tennis, Federer easily beat Andy Murray 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 Monday to win his fifth consecutive U.S. Open championship and 13th major title overall. Federer is the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win the tournament that many times in a row. He also moved within one major championship of tying Pete Sampras' career record of 14. The victory might have come as a bit of a relief to Federer, who has struggled during a lackluster-only-for him season. He lost in the semifinals at the Australian Open, and to nemesis Rafael Nadal in the finals of the French Open and Wimbledon, meaning Federer was on the verge of his first year since 2002 without a major title. But Murray upset Nadal in the semifinals at Flushing Meadows to reach his first Grand Slam championship match, and Federer had no trouble this time. "I'm not as nervous any more, like in my first final," Federer said during a prematch TV interview. Perhaps he was trying to plant a seed of doubt in Murray's head. The youngster was standing around the corner, waiting to walk out onto the court, probably already thinking about what it would feel like to be on that stage, with those stakes, against that opponent. much like the college student he otherwise might be if not so talented at tennis. With his bushy hair peeking out from under his gray-and-white baseball cap, unshaven whiskers on his face, and that loping gait, the 21-year-old Murray looks Federer, coincidentally, was the same age when he played in his first Grand Slam final, back in 2003 at Wimbledon. Except Federer won that, and has kept winning major championship matches against everyone except Nadal. On Monday, Murray stood about 10 feet behind the baseline to return serves, exactly the way he did in upsetting Nadal in their two-day, rain-interrupted semifinal over the weekend. And Murray did display flashes of the get-to-every-ball defense he used against Nadal, including one pretty flick of a lob by Federer with his back to the net. But Federer, who might have benefited from an extra day to rest because his semifinal wasn't affected by Tropical Storm Hanna, was simply too much for Murray. Too good. Too experienced. Too, well, Federeresque. At only one juncture did Murray really throw a scare into his opponent on this day, taking 11 of 12 points to go from 2-0 down in the second set to 2-all and love-40 on Federer's serve. Federer saved the first of those break points, and on the second, they engaged in a 14-stroke rally that ended with Murray missing a backhand. TV replays, though, showed one of Federer's shots during the rally should have been called out — and had it been, Murray would have had a break and a 3-2 lead in the set. But there was no call, and no reprieve, because Federer stayed steady enough to save the third break point there and go on to hold serve. In the next game, Murray began flexing his right leg, clutching at that knee and looking up at his substantial support group in the guest box, a gathering that included his mother, his two coaches and his two fitness trainers. Federer went on to break Murray at love in the last game of the second set, closing it on a 10-stroke point that was a thing of beauty. First, Federer extended the point with some superb defense, and then he ended it with a forehand passing winner. Federer turned to his guest box and bellowed, punching down with his right fist. This is how he is supposed to play. This is how these Grand Slam finals are supposed to go. Federer then won nine of the first 10 points in the third set, including a break at love, en route to a 5-0 lead. Only when Federer served for the match, at 5-1 in the third, did he show a modicum of mediocrity, getting broken when he dumped a backhand into the net. Federer broke right back in the next game when Murray put a forehand into the net. Federer dropped his racket and fell to the blue court and rolled around with glee. It turned to merely delay the inevitable. Winning $50 is easy. Simply be seen wearing this t-shirt on Tuesdays. Every Tuesday our spotters will be on campus awarding two $50 winners. For your chance to win, pick up your t-shirt Tuesday, Sept. 9 or Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Wescoe Beach starting at 11am. KU CREDIT UNION A Better Way to Bank www.kucu.org · 3400 W 6th Street and 2221 W 31st Street · 785.749.2224 COMING SOON! New Location at 1300 W 23rd St. NCUA ASSOCIATED PRESS NFL Huard to replace injured Croyle; Chiefs hope for quick recovery ASSOCIATED PRESS 12 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brodie Croyle has a separated shoulder, and Damon Huard will start at quarterback this week against Oakland, Kansas City Chiefs coach Herm Edwards said Monday. "He's not done for the year," Edwards said. "It's week to week." "They're still looking at it and they're going to send it off to some other (medical experts) but that's what it looks like." Brodie Coyle, of the Kansas City Chiefs, has an injured shoulder from Sunday's game. The Chiefs were left with only two quarter- backs: Haard and Thiggen. Croyle was injured when thrown to the ground in the third quarter of New England's 17-10 victory on Sunday, a nightmare game for quarterbacks. The Patriots' Tom Brady, last season's league MVP, will undergo season-ending knee surgery because of a hit by Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard in the first quarter. On Monday the league said the hit was clean. Croyle was hurt when he was sacked and slammed to the turf on his shoulder. He tried to throw on the sideline but immediately indicated he was through for the day. Huard came off the bench and had the Chiefs on the Patriots' 5-yard line when they ran out of downs. This leaves the Chiefs with only two quarterbacks: Huard and Tyler Thigpen. They will probably be in the market for a third quarterback until Covy returns. "We might bring in a few. We're kind of huddling up. We haven't really talked about names or anything like that," Edwards said. Huard, 35, has come to the rescue of injured Chiefs quarterbacks more than once. The 12-year veteran is less mobile than Croyle and probably won't be asked to execute as many bootlegs and rollouts in Kansas City's new offense. "I can do some of that. Well see. Every week I think our game plan's going to be a little different," Huard said. "That's what's different about this year. I think we're going to have a new plan of attack every week. Whether it's me or Brodie or Tyler, I think we'll be able to execute it just fine." With Huard at the controls, the Chiefs came up just short of what would have been a monumental upset. Huard completed a 68-yard pass to Devard Darling, who was tackled at the Patriots 5 with 53 seconds left. But four straight tries to get into the end zone failed, and the heavily favored Patriots escaped with a seven-point win. "It was so close. And so frustrating there at the end that we couldn't punch it in," Huard said. "Man, we'll learn from it. We'll grow from it and hopefully build on it." Huard also came off the bench in 2006 when Trent Green was injured in the season opener. He more than held his own, going 5-3 in eight games started, throwing for 11 touchdowns and only one interception. He beat out Croyle in training camp in 2007, got hurt and was replaced by Croyle, and wound up making 10 starts altogether after Croyle was injured. He said he had talked with Crovle on Monday. "I don't know what's going on as of this week," Huard said. "Brodie is mentally very strong and very tough. I know he's disappointed, but he'll battle through this. He's always come back. He's a fast healer. He's a real tough kid. He grew up in a tough place and I think he'll be fine." Nevertheless, Croyle's tendency to get hurt is growing more worrisome to the rebuilding Chiefs. If he's out for any length of time, it could be a devastating setback long-term. 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Natalie Uhart, senior and middle blocker, said Garlington's increased confidence this season has played a part in her success. "I was glad to see her have a career high the other night," Uhart said. That career-high Uhart referred to was Garlington's 15 kills against Utah Valley this past weekend, which helped lead the Jayhwaks to a second-place finish in the Jayhawk Invitational. The exciting play of the relatively young Garlington helps take pressure off veterans such as Uhart, senior blocker Savannah Noyse and iunior blocker Brittany Williams. "We just have been working really hard in the summer and the spring," Garlington said. "I'm just trying to play my best and play well for my team." Though the Jayhawks only had one day of practice before tonight's match, they might not need it. The Kangaroos come into Lawrence with a 2-6 record, having lost three of their past four matches. But that doesn't mean that the Jayhawks had nothing to go over in practice. Uhart said the team concentrated on improving its passing and its offensive system and style. It's that offense that has been plagued with inconsistencies for a majority of the season. The team's two losses included an opening-season disappointment against Virginia Commonwealth and a season-high 25 hitting errors against nationally ranked Oregon. But another upset against this Jayhawk team is unlikely, thanks in part to Garlington's improved play. "I think she's surprised herself actually," Uhart said about Garlington. "She comes out with a little more swagger now." — Edited by Mary Sorrick KANSAS Sophomore outside hitter Karina Garlington dives to dig a shot by a Utah Valley player. Kansas swept Utah 3-0 Friday afternoon at the Jayhawk Invitational, finishing second in the tournament. Weston White/KANSAN NFL Brady out for season 12 BRADY 12 PATRIOTS ASSOCIATED PRESS FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have come back from injuries before, winning three Super Bowls and reaching a fourth despite losing Rodney Harrison, Richard Seymour, Junior Seau and Drew Bledsoe. Now they will try to do it without Tom Brady. The 2007 NFL Most Valuable Player will miss the entire '08 season with a left knee injury that needs surgery, the team said Monday. That leaves the Patriots without one of the game's great quarterbacks and severely damages their hopes of a return trip to the Super Bowl. Coach Bill Belichick would not say what the injury is, but the play, Brady's reaction and the prognosis all point toward a torn anterior cruciate ligament. regular-season victory after Brady was hurt, will start Sunday at the New York Jets. It will be the first meaningful start since high school for Cassel, who backed up Heisman Trophy winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at Southern Cal and spent the last three years holding a clipboard for Brady. "I'm not trying to be Tom Brady, I'm just trying to be Matt Cassel," he said when subbing for Brady on his regular weekly radio show. "I don't know where that's going to take us." Brady took the Patriots to three NFL titles since 2001 and led them to a perfect record in the regular season last year before a loss in the Super Bowl to the New York Giants deprived them of a fourth championship and an unprecedented 19-0 season. They had been favored to return — before Brady's injury. "As a team we all just have to do our jobs. That really doesn't change," Belichick said Monday, a day after Brady's knee collapsed under him when he was hit by Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard in a 17-10 victory over Kansas City. "He played one position, he played it very well. We have somebody else playing that position now." Matt Cassel, who guided New England to its 20th consecutive The Patriots issued a one-paragraph statement that the two-time Super Bowl MVP will have surgery and be placed on injured reserve. That leaves them in the hands of a backup who's barely been tested — in part because of Brady's 128-game starting streak that was the third-longest for a quarterback in NFL history. "We're not going to tank it the rest of the season. That's not going to happen," defensive lineman Richard Seymour said in a somber and nearly empty Patriots locker room. Seymour was across from where Brady's locker remained stocked with equipment and personal items. "There's always a way to win. We're not going to have a lot of excuses about it." mentor than Tom Brady." Even without Brady, the Patriots remain a team stocked with veterans in a mediocre division, and with one of the most successful coaches in NFL history. LEFT: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds his leg after being hit by Kansas City Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, in Foxborough, Mass. Brady was scheduled for an MRI on Monday amid reports that he had torn his anterior cruciate ligament, an injury that would end his season. "The leadership on this team will take care of itself," offensive lineman Matt Light said. "I expect (Cassel) to do his job, and that's the same thing he expects from each one of us. There's nobody on this team that we don't have confidence in. You can't have a better BELOW: New England Patriots head coach Bell Betlich reacts while answering questions about Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during a news conference Monday at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, Mass. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady left Sunday's game against Kansas City in Foxborough after he was hit by Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard in the first quarter of New England's 17-10 victory. The Patriots have just two quarterbacks on the roster: Cassel and rookie Kevin O'Connell. Matt Gutierrez, who signed as an undrafted free agent before the 2007 season and has thrown one career pass, was released in the final cutdowns before the season. But Belichick denied media reports that out-of-work quarterbacks Chris Simms and Tim Rattay were headed to Foxborough to take physicals or to audition. For now, Cassel is his starter. "In spite of what some people are putting out there, we haven't worked out anybody," he said. "We had a lot of people call us, I can tell you that." "I'm happy for his opportunity to have a chance to play," said Leinart, who, ironically, is now a backup with the Arizona Cardinals. "I'm bummed for Tom. You just hope he can heal as well as he can and get back out there as soon as he can. But Matt will step 10.27 up. I think he'll be all right." 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Premier Martial Arts • 3201 Clinton Parkwoy Court (Clinton Parkwy & Kasold- next to La Petite) 785.749.4400 www.pmalawrence.com 18 MAKE OR BREAK TIME The Jayhawks are out to prove they deserve their ranking. FOOTBALL | 1B SEBELIUS,OBAMA BIDEN & FERGIE See the DNC in pictures at KANSAN.COM/PHOTOS HAWKSTOP KANGAROOS THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 Victory moves Kansas' record to 4-2. VOLLEYBALL | 1 B NOYES 18 UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WWW.KANSAN.COM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10,2008 VOLUME 120 ISSUE 15 INTERNATIONAL Panel debates US-Pakistan relations amid new elections Pakistan elects Bhutto's widower as president BY BETSY CUTCLIFF bcutcliff@kansan.com The inauguration of Pakistan's first civilian president in nine years and the effect it will have on the country were the main topics discussed at KU International Program's Pakistan Panel on Aug. 5. The panel's three speakers were William Lambert, a retired army officer and assistant professor at the Army Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Phil Schrodt, professor of political science, and Rauf Arif. Pakistani graduate student in journalism. They shared views on hot-button issues such as Pakistan's floundering economy and its security problems on the northwestern border with Afghanistan. The panel was held in anticipation of Tuesday's Pakistan presidential election of Asif Ali Zardari — widower of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who was assassinated after leaving a political rally in 2007. One recurring theme was the relationship between Pakistan and the United States in regards to U.S. military operations in Afghanistan. "You cannot understand the equation of what's going on in Afghanistan unless you understand Pakistan," Lambert said. According to the Pentagon, the tribal areas along Pakistan's northwestern border is a known stronghold for Taliban and al-Qaida militants who evaded coalition forces in Afghanistan. Lambert said one of the puzzling concepts was how Pakistan's military-ruled government failed to control the insurgent areas — even with a pricey allowance of $80 million per month from the U.S. government. Lambert said the money given to Pakistan to curb insurgent violence was being misused on things such as upgrading F-15 Eagle Jet aircraft instead of rebuilding the country's infrastructure, and improving local police forces and border controls. "Insurgents are walking across the border while a patrolman looks the other way for $50," he said. "He isn't necessarily against the U.S. or for al-Qaida or the Taliban, but he has to put food on the table." All three of the speakers agreed the failing economy was one of Pakistan's biggest problems. Inflation in Pakistan is at 25 percent, according to the BBC. Arif said the soaring inflation and a lack of food were making life for the Pakistani people worse. "We are losing our foreign investment and foreign reserves quickly," he said. "There is no local investment or foreign investments coming in the country and we have a fragile legal system." Professor Schrodt said the poverty could prompt the poor to turn to insurgencies. "If you are a young, very poor man and you have no prospect, commonly the only places that will open the door for you are the mosque or a militant Islamic movement such as al-Qaida," he said. He said it was much more appealing for young Pakistanis to join SEE PAKISTAN ON PAGE 4A Fot [Pictured] 100 MAO JAYHAWK LEGACIES Contributed photos Clockwise from above: Aaron Bales'mother, Donna Robinson, celebrates at Dad's Day for Kappa Alpha Theta on Nov. 6, 1976. Robinson was the fourth generation in Bales' family to attend the University. Aaron Bales joined Beta Theta Pi at the beginning of this semester. He is the 12th member of his family to join the fraternity in the last four generations. Members of Bales' family were at the University during this game in 1950, which was also during construction of the Campanile. The Jayhawks played Colorado and won with three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. John Robinson graduated from the University in 1949 and was also a member of Beta Theta Pi. Bobsa said Robinson got more excited about Jayhawk sports than he did. David Robinson, Aaron Bales' great grandfather, was hired as one of the first three professors at the University. He was originally the Chair of Languages. 中華人民共和國國慶大典 Fifth-generation students follow family traditions BY SACHIKO MIYAKAWA smiyakawa@kansan.com The year is 1866. It's a year when President Andrew Johnson officially declares the Civil War over and Congress passes the 14th Amendment, guaranteeing everyone civil rights. It's a year when Jesse James holds up banks. It's a year when the U.S. Treasury Department approves the first nickel. It's also a year when the Kansas Regents elect David H. Robinson as one of three professors at a brand new university - the University of Kansas. This fall, 142 years later, Aaron Bales became the fifth generation in his family line to be at the University. Erika Bentson, editorial assistant of the KU Alumni Association, said Bales was one of six freshmen who were registered with the association and had four generations of Jayhawks in their past. Aaron Bales Aaron Bales, Overland Park freshman, said he chose the University because it was close to home and offered in-state tuition. He said he also had some family pressure to attend the University and be the fifth generation in his family to come. Bales said he once considered going to college in California but now enjoyed sharing KU traditions and experiences with his family, especially his grandfather, John Robinson, who was a third-generation student and graduated in 1949. Bales is a member of Beta Theta Pi and is the 12th Robinson descendant to join the fraternity in the last four generations. His cousins are also members of the fraternity and live with him in the house. SEE SEE GENERATIONS ON PAGE 4A Graphic by Brenna Hawley/KANSAN HEALTH Wellness Fair offers info, free massages Today's Wellness Fair will allow students to relax with a free massage and get information on various student health topics. The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of Stong Hall. FULL STORY PAGE 3A ART Professor's 75-foot sculpture selected for display in KCMO Matthew Burke, associate professor of art, is one of six artists selected to participate in the Avenue of the Arts, a program that showcases regional artists in downtown Kansas City, Mo. He will install a massive kinetic sculpture on the wall of Bartle Hall, suspended 20 feet above the ground, by the end of the month. FULL STORY PAGE 8A index Classifieds. ...5B Opinion...7A Crossword. ...6A Sports...1B Horoscopes. ...6A Sudoku...6A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2008 The University Daily Kansan A man with a koala bear. ASSOCIATED PRESS ZOOS USE ONLINE STUDBOOKS weather The service pairs potential animal mates for breeding. | 5A BEST SELLER TODAY 78 64 Mattie Snyder Mostly Sunny THURSDAY 77 64 Y V. Scattered T-Storms FRIDAY 71 64 Scattered T-Storms 4 --- V 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 quote of the day "When I retire, I want to step away on a positive note. 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Each day there is a talk show and talks show and other content made for students, by students. Weather rock 'n' roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 9.7 is for you. 907 KIBU Playin' that funky music Adam Meyer, Overland Park senior, plays his guitar on the lawn of Stauffer-Flint Hall on Tuesday afternoon. Meyer said he had been playing the guitar for two years and hoped to get outside to practice more often. Tuesday was a perfect afternoon for him to be on campus playing. Temperatures hovered around the mid-60s, and the sun shined. MERGE NATIONAL NATIONAL Lieberman distances self from Democrats again WASHINGTON — Democratturned-independent Joe Lieberman skipped Senate Democrats' weekly caucus luncheon Tuesday and will not attend them for a while after angering many Democrats by criticizing their presidential nominee, Sen. Barack Obama. The Connecticut senator was Democrat Al Gore's vice presidential running mate in 2000, but he endorsed Republican John McCain in this year's contest. Lieberman said through a spokesman that he had an informal policy of skipping the lunches when presidential politics or the Iraq war would be discussed. "September is likely a month where presidential politics will be discussed, so it's likely he won't be attending,"spokesman Marshall Wittmann said. Democrats last week hinted that payback could be in store for Lieberman, who in a prime-time address last week at the Republican National Convention called Obama an untested candidate beholden to Democratic interest groups. Tuesday's luncheon was the first for Senate Democrats since their party's convention in late August. INTERNATIONAL Kim Jong Il's health under scrutiny from officials WASHINGTON — Western officials are closely watching signs that North Korea's unpredictable dictator Kim Jong Il may be gravely ill. Incapacity of the man North Koreans call the "Dear Leader" would have serious implications for the international effort to get North Korea to abandon nuclear weapons. There was no sign of Kim at a closely watched parade Tuesday marking the 60th anniversary of North Korea's founding, and the country's state media was silent about his absence. His last reported public appearance was in mid-August. "There is reason to believe Kim Jong Il has suffered a serious health setback, possibly a stroke," a Western intelligence official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe sensitive intelligence gathering. Another official said rumors and reports of a possible health setback were based in part on intelligence gathered by other nations. White House press secretary Dana Perino said Tuesday that the Bush administration was watching the situation, but, "There's nothing I can provide for you now." ODD NEWS Freshman moves into his dad's old dorm room ODD NEWS EAST LANSING, Mich. — Following in your father's footsteps by attending the same university is one thing. But moving into the same dorm room as your dad? Mike Robell has found himself in B310 in Emmons Hall at Michigan State University — the very same room occupied by his father in 1978. What are the odds? The East Lansing university has about 8,000 rooms. The freshman's father, Rich Robell, 50, said he suspected it was his old room. It has the same floor and same wall color. The phone number is the same, too. The same broken window latch offered some key evidence. The proof came from a university archivist, who located a 1978 student directory. Housing complex manager Tim Knight says it's the first time in his 37-year tenure that he's aware of a parent and child having the same room by chance. "I guess it was meant to be," said Rich Robell. Giant mechanical gorilla kidnapped, held for ransom EAST MACHIAS, Maine — An 8-foot-tall mechanical gorilla that was swiped in broad daylight from its longtime location outside a store has turned up several hundred miles away — with an apologetic ransom demand. Jayhawks & Friends Your face HERE The Kansan will publish recent pictures of you and your friends on the second page of the news and sports sections. Sports-related photos will run on 2B of the sports section (Sportlin' Jayhawks), while all other photos will run on 2A of the news section (Jayhawks & Friends). Photos will also be published online at Kansan.com. 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CLO COMMUNITY LIVING OPPORTUNITIES CLO is searching for caring, energetic people to teaching daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities. Be apart of a growing team, make a meaningful difference, and gain incredible experience. The arm-waving primate disappeared during the Labor Day weekend and store owner Lowell Miller and his wife, Sandy, marveled at how such a big ape on a heavy base could have been taken without attracting attention. The gorilla's creator, Ken Booth of the Gorilla Robot Factory in Akron, Ohio, helped out by posting a YouTube video seeking the gorilla's return and offering a reward. Then another video turned up on YouTube, showing a hooded person demanding a $1 million ransom — apologizing for causing a flap. Looking to VOLUNTEER or for other employment opportunities? √ Starting pay $10.00 an hour √ Must be 16 or older "I didn't know it'd be such a big deal," the hooded doctor said. Now the gorilla — named "Seemore," as in "See More at Sandy's Sales" — has turned up in a cornfield at Swanton, Vt. Check out our website at cloklanus.org or call us: 785 865 6501 val.312. JOE Sandy Miller intends to press charges. Walms-inc applicants are welcome, on the spot interviews available... Please apply at: 1212 Oakland Ave. Lavender Grove (604) Linda Dunn-Thompson, Deputy Director "What really upset me was the YouTube video. He was so nonchalant," she said Tuesday. "You don't steal other people's property and take it out of state." She said her husband's old truck is in no shape to make the 750-mile roundtrip to St. Albans, Vt., where the gorilla is being held by state police. But she said offers were pouring in from people willing to assist. Associated Press on the record On Sept. 9, the Lawrence Police Department reported that: On Sept. 3, one KU student reported an instance of identity theft and illegal use of his name, address and social security number, while another student reported being criminally restrained when she awoke to discover that the door to her bedroom had been tied shut from the outside. — On Sept. 7, a KU student reported being the victim of aggravated battery. — On Sept. 8, one KU student reported a lost or stolen wallet, another reported identity theft and a stolen debit card number, and a third KU student reported $200 in criminal damage to a motor vehicle. on campus The public event "Sci-Fi Book Sale" will be held all day in Watson Library. The international program "Fall Study Abroad Fair" will begin at 9:30 a.m. on the fourth floor in the Kansas Union. The governance meeting "University Support Staff Senate" will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the International Room in the Kansas Union. The brown bag lecture "One Path to Africa" will begin at 11:30 a.m. in Alcove J in the Kansas Union. The lecture "University Forum. Murder in the Sunflower State: The Lynching of Fred Alexander and the Early Civil Rights Struggle in Kansas" will begin at 12 p.m. in the ECM Center. The workshop "Interdisciplinary Graduate Research Workshop - Anne Dotter" will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Seminar Room in the Hall Center. The public event "Second Annual Welcome Reception for University of Kansas - Haskell Indian Nations University NIH Funded Programs" will begin at 4 p.m. in the Kansas Room in the Kansas Union. The seminar "Osoh Institute: The School of Rock: A Short History of Rock & Roll" will begin at 7 p.m. in Continuing Education, located at 1515 S. Andrews Dr. The lecture "Obama vs. McCain: Campaign 2008" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Dole Institute of Politics. contact us correction Monday's article "Mongolian international student writes poems to alleviate homesickness" misidentified Undarmaa Pirenlei. She is an international student from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Tell us your news Contact Matt Erickson, Mark Dent Kelly, Marianne Hawley or Mary Soritch at 846-8100 or editor on ksan@ucla.edu Kansas newsroom 11 Kenan Stauffer Fint Hall 10 Stauffer Fint Hall Lawrence, KS 650-4810 (785) 664-4810 Rudy's Voted Best Pizza in Lawrence! 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She said it would offer free KU Fit class passes for popular exercise programs. Instead of offering one large fair, Student Health Services will be sponsoring three or four smaller fairs throughout the year. Long said the recreation center currently offered more than 50 fitness-based classes. She said the number of students enrolled in popular classes such as "Butts and Guts" and "Zoomba", a Latin dance class, had increased. "We not only want to see enrollment keep increasing, but we also want to see diversity in the people that are enrolling and getting involved," Long said. "We have seen a lot of new faces." Ken Sarber, health educator for Student Health Services, said numerous other health topics would be addressed at the fair. He said students could find information on smoking cessation programs, such as the oncampus KanUquit, which he said would also include a program showing students what they would look like after 50 years of smoking. He also said the fair would provide students with information on topics such as cold and flu prevention, women's health issues, birth control, proper nutrition and the consequences of unhealthy drinking habits. "Students don't have to stop by for very long," Sarber said. "Even if it's only for five minutes they can get a lot of information in a short time, which can help them choose a healthier path for the school year." The Wellness Fair used to be an annual event, but Patricia Denning, physician and chief of staff at Watkins Memorial Health Center, said the format had changed this year. Instead of offering one large fair, Student Health Services will be sponsoring three or four smaller fairs throughout the year. Denning said the idea was to keep each event focused on timely health topics, such as the coming flu season. She also said the fairs would be held at different locations around campus so more students could have the chance to attend one. Student fees help pay for Student Health Services events, such as the Wellness Fair. Denning said students who attended the fair generally got the most value for their money. Edited by Scott Toland World's largest physics experiment to begin Critics fear project will cause microscopic, Earth-dooming black holes SCIENCE ASSOCIATED PRESS GENEVA - Scientists will launch an experiment in a tunnel deep beneath the French-Swiss border Wednesday, hoping to find evidence of extra dimensions, invisible "dark matter," and an elusive particle called the "Higgs boson." A n d although leading physicists components of an atom's nucleus, but experiments have shown they were made of still smaller quarks and gluons, and that there were other forces and particles. It could also find evidence of the hypothetical particle — the Higgs boson — which is sometimes called the "God particle." The CERN experiments could such as Stephen Hawking say the atom-smashing experiment will be absolutely safe, some skeptics fear the proton collisions could unleash microscopic black holes that would eventually doom the Earth. The most powerful atom-smasher ever built will produce collisions of protons traveling at nearly the speed of light in the circular tunnel, giving off showers of particles that will provide more clues as to how everything in the universe is made. The collider is designed to push the proton beam close to the speed of light, moving around the 17-mile tunnel at 11,000 times a second at full power. Ramping up to full power is probably a year away. In the $10 billion project — the most extensive physics experiment in history — the Large Hadron Collider will come ever closer to re-enacting the "big bang," the theory that a colossal explosion created the cosmos. The project, organized by the 20 member nations of the European Organization for Nuclear Research — known by its French initials CERN — has attracted researchers of 80 nationalities. Some 1,200 are from the United States, an observer country that contributed $531 million. Smaller colliders have been used for decades to study the atom. Scientists once thought protons and neutrons were the smallest reveal more about "dark matter," antimatter and possibly hidden dimensions of space and time. It could also find evidence of the hypothetical particle — the Higgs boson — which is sometimes called the "God particle." It is believed to give mass to all other particles, and thus to matter that makes up the universe. The two beams of protons will travel in two tubes about the width of fire hoses, speeding through a vacuum that is colder and emptier than outer space. Their trajectory will be curved by supercooled magnets — to guide the beams. The paths of these beams will cross, and a few protons will collide. The two largest detectors — essentially huge digital cameras weighing thousands of tons — are capable of taking millions of snapshots a second. Some skeptics have said the collisions could result in tiny black holes - subatomic versions of collapsed stars whose gravity is so strong they can suck in planets and other stars. Micro black holes produced by a collider, the critics theorize, would move more slowly and might be trapped inside the Earth's gravitational field — and eventually threaten the planet. "its nonsense," said CERN chief spokesman James Gillies. John Ellis, a British theoretical physicist at CERN, said doomsayers assume that the collider will create micro black holes in the first place, which he called unlikely. And even if they appeared, he said, they would instantly evaporate, as predicted by Hawking. Gillies told The Associated Press that the most dangerous thing that could happen would be if a beam at full power were to go out of control, and that would only damage the collider itself and burrow into the rock around the tunnel. to share the load among dozens of leading computing centers worldwide. THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS September 10,2008 Student Senate Freshman Elections Select your new campus leaders VOTE on Tuesday September 9 - 6 am - 10 pm Wednesday September 10 - 6 am - 4 pm VOTE at https://apps.ku.edu/~election/cgi-bin/vote.shtml -OR- http://studentsenate.ku.edu THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS September 10, 2008 funded by: Student Senate Kappa Kookout Friday, September 12 4:30-6:30 p.m. Kappa Kappa Gamma Lawn $5 Featuring: Bill’s Burgers, Buffalo Wild Wings, Lone Steer BBQ, and more! Live Music from Russian Discussion & The Meridian Benefitting Takayasu's Arteritis Research KU American Business Women's Association Meeting Tuesday, September 16 @ 7-8 p.m. Courtside Room (Burge Union) Dress business casual Speaker: C.H. Robinson Topic: Resumes & Interviews Come hear what an employer recruiting at KU looks for in a candidate's resume and learn some helpful tips! New members, all years in school, all majors welcome! THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS Friday, September 12 4:30-6:30 p.m. Kappa Kappa Gamma Lawn Featuring: Bill’s Burgers, Buffalo Wild Wings, Lone Steer BBQ, and more! Live Music from Russian Discussion & The Meridian Benefitting Takayasu's Arteritis Research KU American Business Women's Association Meeting Tuesday, September 16 @ 7-8 p.m. Courtside Room (Burge Union) Dress business casual Speaker: C.H. Robinson Topic: Resumes & Interviews Come hear what an employer recruiting at KU looks for in a candidate's resume and learn some helpful tips! New members, all years in school, all majors welcome! Freshman Elections Select your new campus leaders VOTE on Tuesday September 9 - 6 am - 10 pm Wednesday September 10 - 6 am - 4 pm VOTE at https://apps.ku.edu/~election/cgi-bin/vote.shtml -OR- http://studentsenate.ku.edu Replacement Senator Seats Available!!! Available constituencies--Fine Arts (1), Junior/Senior College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (1), Non-Traditional (2), Graduate (7), Off Campus (1), Social Welfare (2) Applications DUE 5pm on Tuesday, September 16th. Complete an application and get a petition with 50 signatures from the constituency you wish to represent. All can be picked up and turned into 410 Kansas Union, or you can get a copy online at http://studentsenate.ku.edu. Interviews with the Replacement Committee (made up of current Senators) will occur between September 17th and 26th. Spots will be announced shortly after and confirmed in full Senate on October 1st. KKF 4A NEWS GENERATIONS (CONTINUED FROM 1A) THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN Robinson was a member when he attended the University and lived in the same house as Bales at 1425 Tennessee. Bales said Robinson was always excited to talk about his memories from life WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 in the house. "I want that to be important in my life as well," Bales said. Bales said Robinson also enjoyed KU sports. Bales said his grandmother worried @KANSAN.COM "I if I was thrilled, then he was ecstatic," Bales said. that Robinson became too intense during the KU championship game last April. See a photo gallery of Aaron Bales' KU family at www.kansan.com/ photos "I've lived here all my life." Bales, a pre-business major, said he was still not sure about his career path after graduation. "I'm using my undergraduate years to determine that," Bales said. Bales said he also would like to spend some time volunteering for children. He said he used to volunteer to help children who needed extra support in an inner city area of Kansas City. Jason Sneeqas "I was in a class with 20 kids with a lot of energy," Bales said. "It's a little overwhelming. But here and there, I like to do it, I think people really appreciate having a role model — somebody to be there and helpful." Jason Sneegas, Lawrence freshman, played football in high school. He was following a family tradition of athleticism. He was also following a family tradition of attending the University, being the fifth generation in his family to do so. His grandfather, Donald Sneegas, won the javelin throw at the Kansas Relays in 1954 and 1955 and at the Texas Relays in 1954, and he took first place at the Big Seven in 1954. His great-great grandfather, A.R. "Bert" Kennedy, was captain of the KU football team in 1887, 121 years before Sneegas graduated from high school and decided to follow his family members to the University. Jason said he chose the University because it offered a good education and because many of his high school friends came to the University. HAWK FOOTBALL Sneegas said. "I knew I was going to be a lahawk." Jason's parents and both sets of grandparents graduated from the University, However, Ruth Anne Sneegas, Jason's mother and a fourth-generation Jayhawk, said she never pushed him to attend the University. Jason's older brother goes to Western Illinois University and plays baseball. "The generation thing just happened," Ruth Anne said. "We want what is best for Jason." Until recently, Jason didn't know much about the generations before his grandparents. He found out about Kennedy, the first generation Jayhawk in his family, during the last year's football season. Kennedy was the head football coach at the University in the 1900s. After seven seasons, his record was 53-9-4. The 1905 Jayhawker yearbook said the Fall 1904 team was one of the best and Kennedy should be attributed for that. In that single season, the Jayhawks scored 179 total points to opponents' combined 38. Ruth Anne recalled that her grandmother, Kennedy's daughter, often talked about Kennedy's team play. Ruth Anne said she always enjoyed the small talk between different generations when the family learned about itself. Ruth Anne said Kennedy coached the undefeated team of 1908, which continued to win until 1909. She said his emphasis on team play and the harmony of the team differentiated him from other coaches at the time. Ruth Anne said when she went to the University in the '80s, fans wore Jayahawk shirts and supported the KU teams, just like now, when Jason and the Sneegas family enjoy sports seasonal every year. But she said Baby Jay was more popular then than and more people wore crimson shirts along with blue. She said that while Lawrence had expanded west and changed its landscape during the past few decades, the campus and downtown area carried the same atmosphere. "The character of campus and students have never changed," she said. Danielle Adam Danielle Adam. Overland Park freshman, also became the fifth generation in her family to attend the University this fall. Adam said she always wanted to study at the University because of its nursing program and her family tie to the school. "Jokingly, they are always like, 'We are Jayhawks,' Adam said. "I knew I was coming here for a long time and I really didn't want to go to anywhere else." Adam said that though she had been at the University for only a few weeks, she already liked the experience of a big school and enjoyed the diversity, especially in meeting different people. "I don't think I could go to a small college." Adam said. Because many of her family members graduated from the University, they were involved in different aspects of campus. Her family donated to the KU Endowment Association campaign and that helped build Eaton Hall, which was dedicated in 2003 as part of the engineering complex. When the football team played in the Orange Bowl last winter, her grandparents bought seats on a charter plane to Miami and game tickets for the family. "It was one of the best experiences I've ever had." Adam said. "What I really need is a team," Adam said. "I've been playing soccer since I was 5. Being on a team is part of my life." SUNSHINE Adam started rowing for the club team at the University this semester. She said she had participated in sports since she was young and had played soccer in high school. She said she suffered many injuries in the sport but always wanted to participate in team sports at the University, so she chose rowing as the next step in her athletic career. Adam is also following an athletic family tradition. Her great grandfather Paul James Adam played football at the University in 1929 and her great uncle Jim Mills played for the team in 1960. ABOVE: Jon Goering/KANSAN LEFT: Contributed Photo Adam's first regatta, or boat race, is scheduled for Oct. 11 in Moline, Ill. She said she eventually wanted to be on the University's NCAA varsity team. ABOVE: Jason Sneegas, Lawrence freshman, became the fifth generation in his family to attend the University this fall. He said until this year he did not know how far back his family history at the University went. The other three fifth-generation students are Katherine Barnes, Prairie Village freshman, Jordan Fee, Hutchinson freshman, and Christopher Galle, Overland Park freshman. LEFT: Sneegas' great great grandfather A.R. "Bert" Kennedy started for two years on the KU football team in the 1880s. He later returned to the school to coach the team, leading the team to an undefeated season in 1908. Edited by Brenna Hawley Every Thursday... Life... and how to have one PAKISTAN (CONTINUED FROM 1A) an insurgency because of the large funding leaders of these movements had. Schrodt said the war in Afghanistan is different from conventional wars of the past. Chris Blackstone, St. Louis senior, said students should be more interested and concerned with what's happening. "The world where we could "Pakistan isn't given a high enough role," he said. "Iraq has taken most of the attention." take on countries that would be willing to fight us with the sort of weapons that we have more of than they do — and once they're beat they stay beat, like Japan and Germany stayed beat — that just isn't the case anymore." Schrodt said. The U.S. has been fighting in Afghanistan since it invaded in 2002. U.S. casualties reached 514 on Monday, according to The Associated Press. President George W. Bush has announced Chelsea Stieb, Springfield, Mo. freshman, said she attended the forum because of the importance surrounding the current events. he will redeploy 4,500 troops to Afghanistan by January. "I feel like I need to know more about it because of the upcoming elections and the importance of what's going on over there," she said. Edited by Andy Greenhaw Taj Mahal STUDY ABROAD FAIR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM 4TH FLOOR KANSAS UNION office: 108 Lippincott Hall • osa@ku.edu • 864-3742 INTERNATIONAL Russian troops stay put during negotiations ASSOCIATED PRESS TBILISI, Georgia — Russia announced Tuesday it would keep 7,600 troops in Abkhazia and South Ossetia for the foreseeable future, asserting power in the breakaway regions even as it began a pullout from positions deeper in Georgia. The Kremlin's plans for a heavy military footprint in the enclaves mock Georgia's hopes that a revised peace agreement will lead to a complete Russian withdrawal from the fractured country at the heart of a bitter fray between Moscow and the West. The deal that emerged from a day of frantic French diplomacy Monday may defuse tension by removing Russian forces from positions they hold in Georgia weeks after last month's war. But it left serious questions unanswered. After hours of talks with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev promised to withdraw all Russian forces from positions outside Abkhazia and South Ossetia within about a month. Medvedev's pledge seemed like a startling concession from Moscow, which had adamantly claimed to have met its obligations under the cease-fire brokered by Sarkozy last month. As recently as Sunday, Georgia said Russia was reinforcing its positions around a key port But even as it promises to pull back from positions outside South Ossetia and Abkazia, Russia is strengthening its grip on the separatist regions themselves. That runs counter to Western demands that they remain a part of Georgia and casts a shadow over President Mikhail Saakashvili's hopes of uniting the nation. 4. --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10,2009 NEWS 5A WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 WILDLIFE 'Dating'service hooks up potential animal mates Digital studbooks used by more than 200 zoos around the world Dennis John Davis, curator of mammals at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, S.C., uses a nationwide computerized matchmaking studbook, which will eventually connect Oz, a baby koala. to a future mate when he is ready. ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBIA, S.C — Attention, amorous guys; Killarney's an Australian cutie, but woo her with care. The feisty gal once swatted at a beau who got a little close, and gave another poor fellow the cold shoulder during their introduction. Undaunted, Killarney's friends keep updating her online profile in the hope of finding her Mr. Right. Like many of her contemporaries, the koala might find her dream date waiting somewhere in the files of a computerized matchmaking service, keepers at the Riverbanks Zoo theorize. Just like the digital dating services that pair up people, so-called studbooks are used to match most animals held in captivity. The databases containing information on sex, age and weight — not so much about favorite comfort foods or long walks on the beach — are used by more than 200 zoos nationally and some internationally. They're practically taking the place of Mother Nature in the not-so wild world of captive animal breeding. Now, new software is going to the Web, promising more easily accessible data, faster matches and — in a page out of the most particular of human dating sites — details on an animal's personality to ease what can be a testy process. Zoos won't be required to document the turn-ons and turn-offs of each animal in Zoological Information Management Systems, a collaboration between about 150 zoos and aquariums that's a year or two away from wide distribution. At the very least, though, the software will give zoookeepers better access to species-level details currently found only in zoo husbandry manuals that now are mostly e-mailed back and forth, said Bob Wiese, director of collections for the Zoological Society of San Diego. While there's no candlelight or Marvin Gaye being played in the back rooms of zoos, there are endless tricks used to get the animals in the mood, said Wiese, widely considered the authority on ZIMS. In China, breeding experts have claimed success putting giant pandas in the mood by showing them images of other pandas mating — panda porn, as it's been called. Around since the 1980s in paperback form, most of today's studbooks are in computerized databases. Basic information such as family tree, medical history, age and weight are entered by studybook keepers, then sent to a central location where the data is analyzed and converted into a "master plan" for breeding. "There are some frogs that you have to simulate rain for or they won't come out and breed." Wiese said. "Other frogs, they just need to hear the sound of rain and the sound of lightning and thunder. That's what sets off their hormones." moms should eat snails. That could mean the difference between a sustainable population and extinction of a species, said Ed Diebold, director of animal collections at Riverbanks Zoo, one of the only zoos to successfully breed several species of geckos. But the databases have their limitations. They aren't updated quickly and don't include the extra information from the dog-eared husbandry manuals on setting the optimal conditions for an animal's breeding. "Big populations out in the wild breed randomly," Diebold said. "In captivity, usually these populations are considerably smaller than wild populations, which is why you can't afford to allow animals to inbreed or breed along closely related lines. That's why you have the studbooks." So zookeepers who rely on the databases might not know, for instance, that satanic leaf-tailed geckos like group sex, that fighting equals foreplay for giant leaf-tailed geckos or that expectant gecko Careful planning among zoos may take some of the wild out of "the wild thing" but it also ensures that the most genetically diverse animals breed, said Steve Feldman, spokesman for the Association of Zoos and Aquarium, which oversees the majority of studbooks for exotic species in the U.S. "To paraphrase an old Jeff Foxworthy joke, it's important that your family tree forks." Feldman said. "This way we can have a genetically diverse population." The Columbia zoo is one of about 20 chosen to test the ZIMS software once it becomes available. Walt Disney World, which manages one of the largest collections of studbooks in the U.S., will be another test site. "Studbooks are the key to our long-term breeding plans," said John Lenhhardt, animal operations director at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Fla. "We want to ensure that these endangered species are here for the future and that's really what the studbooks are all about. What we're trying to do is maintain a savings account in species." Disney manages about 27 studbooks, like the one for the African elephant. It also holds one of the nation's largest herds of elephants, which includes a female elephant recently sent to Disney World from Riverbanks Zoo. Keepers remain hopeful that Tumpe is a good match for the young bull that's already fathered a few calves through artificial insemination. HURRICANE IKE "She is now cohabitating with a very handsome young male," Lehnhardi said. "We have put these two together in the hopes that we'll have some success." It's not exactly animals finding love online, but experts say matchmaking software for zoos is bringing together the single most important factor in ensuring the survival of animals — people. "It's really about us gathering the best scientific information we can get to make the best decisions about the long-term viability of our populations," Wiese said. Officials discuss mandatory evacuation as Ike approaches ASSOCIATED PRESS McALLEN, Texas — With Hurricane Ike steaming into the Gulf of Mexico, Texas emergency officials Tuesday stood ready to order 1 million people evacuated from the impoverished Rio Grande Valley and tried to convince tens of thousands of illegal immigrants that they have less to fear from the Border Patrol than from the storm. Emergency planning officials were meeting all day to decide if and when to announce a mandatory evacuation for coastal counties close to the Mexican border. With forecasts showing Ike blowing ashore this weekend, authorities lined up nearly 1,000 buses in case they are needed to move out the many poor and elderly people who have no cars. Federal authorities gave assurances they would not check people's immigration status at evacuation loading zones or inland checkpoints. But residents were skeptical, and there were worries that many illegal immigrants would refuse to board buses and go to shelters for fear of getting arrested and deported. One reason for the skepticism: Back in May, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said the Border Patrol would do nothing to impede an evacuation in the event of a hurricane. But when Hurricane Dolly struck the Rio Grande Valley in late July, no mandatory evacuation was ordered, and as a result the Border Patrol kept its checkpoints open. Agents soon caught a van load of illegal immigrants. "People are nervous," said the Rev. Michael Seifert, a Roman Catholic priest and immigrant advocate. "The message that was given to me was that it's going to be a real problem." It would be the first mandatory large-scale evacuation in South Texas history. State and county officials let people decide for themselves whether to leave a hurricane area until just before Hurricane Rita struck the Gulf Coast in 2005. Now county officials can order people out of harm's way. Hidalgo County Judge J.D. Salinas said if an evacuation is ordered this time, county officials will visit immigrant neighborhoods and forcefully urge people to clear out. After Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav, "there were a lot of immigrants who said, I'm not going to go," said Salinas, the county's top elected official. "It's going to be hard." In Washington, Rear Adm. W. Craig Vanderwagen, assistant U.S. health secretary for preparedness and response, told reporters: "In storm events, if people are trapped it doesn't particularly matter to those of us in the humanitarian assistance world which side of that border they come from. We will do what we need to do to evacuate the people who need to be evacuated." At 5 p.m. EDT, Ike was about 90 miles southwest of Havana, Cuba, moving northwest at 10 mph with sustained winds near 75 mph. It was expected to cross the Gulf of Mexico, strengthening to a Category 3 with winds of up to 130 mph. Forecasters said that it could hit on Saturday morning just about anywhere along the Texas coast, with the most likely spot close to the Corpus Christi area. Areas from Matagorda Bay to Corpus Christi and south to Brownville — about 250 miles of coastline — were told to prepare for possible mandatory evacuation. The Rio Grande Valley is still soggy from Dolly, which flooded the region, damaging hundreds of homes but killing no one. Many homes still have blue tarps on their roofs. On Tuesday, Ike roared across Cuba, ravaging homes, killing at least four people and forcing 1.2 million to evacuate. The Rio Grande Valley's residents are among those least equipped to handle hurricane flooding. It is one of the poorest parts of the country, with one-third of all families living below the poverty line, compared with 10 percent nationally. Colonias, or ramshackle communities often lacking sewer systems and paved streets, dot the Valley. Even an ordinary rainstorm can fill yards with disease-ridden sewage from flooded septic tanks. Many of the poor lack health insurance. Mexican officials said more than a dozen dams in the northern state of Chihuahua were at capacity or spilling over, heightening fears of flooding on the American side of the border. Gov. Rick Perry declared 88 coastal counties disaster areas Monday to start the flow of state aid, and began preparing for an evacuation, lining up "buses rather than body bags." The Dallas-Fort Worth area sheltered about 3,000 Hurricane Gustav evacuees last week and is prepared for up to about 20,000 people this time, said Steve Griggs, a county official. The downtown convention center would again serve as the main shelter. low prices on board Stock Up 35 Bounty ASSOCIATED PRESS Melanie Ortiz loads up on water in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Tuesday in preparation for Hurricane Ike. she lives on Padre Island and said she would leave if it looked like the hurricane would hit Corpus Christi or nearby, but she said she wanted to be prepared with food and water just in case the electricity went out at some point. Officials have not yet declared a mandatory evacuation. 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But Chapel Hill, N.C., police didn't find anything fake about the blood and bruises on the Nature Boy after a fight with his daughter's 22-year-old boyfriend. Neither man was charged, but Flair's daughter, Ashley Elizabeth Fllehr, was charged for resisting police after the 22-year-old became belligerent and kicked an officer, Chapel Hill police Lt. Kevin Gunter She told police the men had fought but it was over and things were fine. Officers found the 59-year-old Flair, whose real name is Richard Flehr, on a bed in the back room. The boyfriend was in another part of the apartment. Neighbors called police about 2:30 a.m. Friday about a fight at an apartment in the city about 30 miles northwest of Raleigh. The fight was over, but officers followed a trail of blood to Flihrs' apartment. press charges, Gunter said. Gunter refused to give the boyfriend's name because he was not charged. 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KU Sports DOME Est. 1993 1000 Massachusetts OPINION 7A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10,2008 Find cost-effective way to blow whistle The administration's decision to kill a tradition, only to bring it back from the dead after outcries from alumni, exposes a lack of leadership. KANSAN FILE PHOTO University officials said in an interview Wednesday with The Kansan, that the whistle would not sound again. Senior Vice Provost Don Steele called this "the final decision." Yet two days later, Chancellor Robert Hemenway said the whistle would be back after complaints from every corner of lajyhawk Nation. The University must latch onto innovation to bring itself out of trouble. With a little foresight, the whistle could have been a fundraising triumph. PUMP Administration put forward the issues it has with the whistle, pointing out that it is wasteful to blow $3,000 to $7,000 a year on steam. This should be a challenge for alumni and students to step forward with funding, and more importantly, new ways to blow the whistle. Originally, the whistle was a way to connect a university that did not have the luxury of emergency text messaging or e-mail, but now it can become our response to maintaining old traditions in environmentally friendly wavs. The administration's initial silence shows that it lacks relations skills. Sending out leaders who offer up quotes like "I'm not one of the major fans of the whistle" only spark the fire. Impartiality in admin- OUR VIEW The University burns natural gas to boil water to produce steam for the whistle. Admittedly, this is a wasteful process. Comments on The Kansan's and Journal-World's stories show widespread interest in the problem. The University could turn to engineering students who could develop new plans for the whistle as a class project. It will cost money, time, patience and vision to devise a istrative decision-making also disappears quickly when you have officials complaining about how a tradition interrupts their meetings, while on video, like the Steeples did in the interview with the Journal-World. The University should work on something people are concerned with. Continued oversights might not be corrected as easily as just turning the steam back on. Alex Doherty for the editorial board LETTER TO THE EDITOR The Museum of the History of War Historic American Art Museum Historic American Museum of Natural History Historic American Museum of Natural History Graphic images force us to confront abortion KANSAN FILE PHOTO Rarely is the cost of a destructive choice brought to light as effectively as it was last week in front of Strong Hall. The graphic displays depicting the actual results of abortion generated much controversy among the student body. Yet, these pictures must be viewed for they bring what is a distant, mostly rhetorical debate to a human level. If these pictures jar us, ask why. The pro-abortion faction seems especially to object to this mere advertisement of the abortion industry. But isn't an abortion just a medical procedure, like removing a malignant cancer? If a child in the womb is a human being, then the legalization of abortion is the condoning of murder. If it is just a medical procedure, then these pictures do nothing more than show what an effective treatment it is. The horrific pictures of the ruins and disfigured people of Hiroshima and Nagasaki led many people to reconsider the morality of atomic warfare. Would this reassessment have come about if the horrors were nothing more than words? If the government killed as many people yearly with the atomic bomb as it permits with abortions, would the opposition to depictions of said actions be as vehement as the pro-abortionists' was? Tragically, it seems true that people view the death of one person a tragedy, and the death of millions of unborn children a statistic. Everyone needs to know the reality of the largest social, if not human crisis in our history. Ignoring justice is not an option for anyone, but especially for the people of this nation, which is founded on principles liberty and justice for all. — Daniel Obermeier is an Olathe freshman HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Send letters to opinion@kansan.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. LETTER GUIDELINES Length: 300-400 words Length: 300-400 words The submission should include the author's name, phone number, grade, hometown. 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But not eating meat is a huge step for most people, especially Americans, who would lose the centerpiece of their meals if meat were off the menu. Somewhere between the glowing fast food menu and driving up to Window Two to make sure they gave you extra ketchup packets, Americans forgot what and how to eat. Eating seems simple enough, until you realize what people are willing to eat nowadays. I've eaten many things in my life. I've eaten food off the floor well past the five-second rule, and I've been duped into eating creatures that were still alive. Despite my adventures, I draw the line at feces. I'm going to assume you do, too. However, Whole Foods learned the public has a distaste for feces. On Aug. 8, Whole Foods recalled ground beef sold over the past two months that may have been contaminated with E. coli. Occasionally when a cow is slaughtered, some of its feces get into your burger, chill cheese fries or taco meat. Puts a new spin on the term "cow patties," doesn't it? The type of E. coli toxic to humans lives in the intestines of animals such as cattle. In order for E. coli to contaminate your food, it must be defecated. But here's the rub: Just because it's local doesn't necessarily mean it's safer. It just means that you know just where it came from, and the closer you are to the source, the easier it is to make sure they're keeping it clean. Instead, look to local meat suppliers. The community holds local businesses accountable, which is a far more than what the USDA claims to do. As nauseating as it sounds, a little feces doesn't seem to disgust the major meat suppliers, which control 80 percent of the market. What does disgust them is the price tag of running a clean operation that minimizes the risk of toxic bacteria getting into your meat. Shouldn't the USDA be regulating and scrutinizing the entire meat processing system? Yes, but it isn't. Meat recalls are voluntary, not mandatory. According to Marion Nestle, author of "What to Eat," the USDA doesn't track food poisoning outbreaks either. The USDA backs down when the meat industry expresses its discontent with policy. Until the USDA and the meat industry make sure business is done well, you'll have to make sure your next burger is well done. Fortunately, the Center for Science in the Public Interest has stepped in to protect consumers while the USDA is busy licking the meat industry's boots. According to the Center's reports, since 1990 there have been 30,000 people who sat down to dinner, took a bite and ended up consuming toxic bacteria. Meat packers don't care about those 30,000 people, though, because to them, those 30,000 people lack the common sense to cook their food properly. They think that by slapping a label on their products that tells you to cook your meat thoroughly before consuming they've passed the responsibility on to you. It's not their problem there are feces and toxins in our food — they say it's your problem that you didn't cook the feces enough so that it won't harm you. The meat industry and the USDA are not looking out for you. If this matters to you, the least you can do is pull your money out of the major meat market until it cleans up its act. It would be really easy to just tell you to go vegetarian. For a McConnell is a Dallas junior in English. The top four solutions to fixing our corrupt politician problem MUSINGS FOR THE DOOMED ZACHARY GRAHAM Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), the nation's longest serving Republican senator, has been indicted on seven charges of failure to disclose some $250,000 worth of gifts and services from an oil consulting firm. The Associated Press reports that Stevens sent a note to a supporter saying he paid $130,000 in bills forwarded to him, but that's still $120,000 off. HAHA! HAHA! MARIAM SAIFAN Seeing as I believe that all politicians are corrupt, lying vermin, this doesn't really strike me as surprising, especially in Alaska (Google "corruption Alaska," and you'll see). HAHA! But what is most disturbing to me is Alaskans actually voted him through their senatorial primary. Either someone has spiked Alaska's drinking water with psilocybin, or there is a problem with the system. I'm pretty sure it's the latter. I understand that people are innocent until proven guilty, but politicians should be the exception. Should people working on the behalf of the people even put themselves close to a situation such as bribery? No. 1. No longer will the indicted be allowed to use campaign money to fund their legal fees. The reason for this is it hits these bastards where it hurts the most: their bank account. It'll make them think twice when accepting those briefcases in dark parking garages when your donors can't battle your misdeeds. Here are some steps that will control wayward practices by people who "work" for the public and help fix the "system." repay all donors. If they can't, then they must serve an hour per dollar given to them as that donor's butler. 2. When indicted, they must 3. If indicted, they must spend the entire duration leading up to the trial as a waiter in their district's busiest coffee shop. That way they'll have to meet and see and interact with the very people they were supposed to "serve" while wearing a sandwich board that reads, "I AM CORRUPT!" Picture Sen. Sam Brownback at La Prima Tazza struggling to get the espresso machine to work and bumbling around the cash register. barista's wage. Maybe then they'll see that there are people that make a living without Range Rovers and $600 haircuts and that life can be ruthless sometimes. 4. They will no longer be on public salary. Imagine a senator trying to make ends meet on a While the above scenarios probably won't happen soon, it's far better than two years in a resort class prison. The best way to prevent illegal actions by politicians is to make certain they know that if they do, they will be embarrassed, humbled and punished by their own constituents, instead of the other way around. Graham is a Columbus, Ohio graduate student in exercise physiology. FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. Sugars, you mean the world to me, and if this gets published then I beyond know that we are meant to be. What do you sav. Free for All? --- couple weeks ago When did we give KU permission to sell our e-mail addresses to spammers? Guess I missed that when I signed over a check for $14,000 a couple weeks ago --- --- The guy whining about the bicycle path: you could slow down and merge into traffic like the rules of the road dictate. 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Professor's sculpture wins recognition ART Matthew Burke's oversized 'kinetic' art to be installed in downtown KCMO BY BRANDY ENTSMINGER bentsminger@kansan.com Matthew Burke, associate professor of art, will install his 75-footlong kinetic sculpture 20 feet above the ground in Kansas City, Mo., by the end of the month. Burke was one of six artists selected for the 2008 Avenue of the Arts, a program that places artwork along a section of Central Street in downtown Kansas City every year. The piece, called "Hoops and Birds," will be attached to the side of Bartle Hall Convention Center, the building in Kansas City with four art deco pylons that jut into the city's skyline. Burke said he applied for Avenue of the Arts because he wanted to share his work on a local level and also because he applied last year and wasn't selected. "Kansas City is a very vital, really vibrant city and has an incredible art scene," Burke said. "Through this, I wanted to be a part of that art scene." Porter Arneill, director and public art administrator with the Municipal Art Commission of Kansas City, said about 30 artists applied for the Avenue of the Arts this year. The six who were selected were provided with $5,000 to bring their proposals to life. Burke's piece, which will be displayed from September to May of next year, features three gold, high-density foam birds encircled by 20 hardwood hoops that range in diam- in length and is designed to hang on a wall. Burke said the scale of this sculpture was his biggest challenge. With the original, smaller sculpture "Kansas City is a very vital, really vibrant city and has an incredible art scene. Through this, I wanted to be a part of that art scene." MATTHEW BURKE Associate professor of art eter from three to six feet. Burke called the work a kinetic sculpture because the hoops and birds rotate around a large pole sticking out of Bartle Hall. He said his inspiration for the piece was the passage of time—the hoops represent days, weeks or moments, and the birds represent travelers through time. he was able to rearrange the components easily. But the placement of the components on the new piece must be determined before installation. The sculpture is a larger version of a piece Burke had already created, which measures about 14 feet pended work Burke has ever created. He said he hired a structural engineer, Eric Graham, to make sure the piece would be installed properly. Graham said the piece would be difficult to install because he was not allowed to drill new holes in the outside wall of Bartle Hall. Instead, he will have to use pre-existing holes that measure two inches wide and two inches deep. Graham usually works on buildings, and he said this project was unique because it was something that hadn't been done before and probably wouldn't be done again. "Its a little bit of a challenge because there's just not a real text-book way to do it." Graham said. Burke said the majority of his artwork was slightly larger than life-size, and that he had been working primarily with wood for the past 10 years. But his past work didn't limit what he could do, he said. "You're able to kind of expand your artistic vocabulary when the situation arises," he said. Burke said he used the money for labor, materials, hardware and rental of a scissor lift for installation. Burke has created only one other large piece: a 100-foot snake for the Smoky Hill River Festival in Salina this summer. He said he created the basic shape of the snake from wire and then invited community members to help weave thin strips of wood onto the frame. - Edited by Mary Sorrick NATIONAL More than 9,000 charges filed against meatpacking plant ASSOCIATED PRESS DES MOINES, Iowa — The owner and managers of the nation's largest kosher meatpacking plant were charged Tuesday with more than 9,000 misdemeanors alleging they hired minors and had children younger than 16 handle dangerous equipment such as circular saws, meat grinders and power shears. They are the first criminal charges against operators of the Agriprocessors plant in Postville, where nearly 400 illegal immigrants working at the facility were arrested in May in one of the largest single-site immigration raids in U.S. history. The complaint filed by the Iowa attorney general's office said the violations involved 32 illegal-immigrant children under age 18. Aside from handling dangerous equipment, the complaint also said children were exposed to dangerous chemicals such as chlorine solutions and dry ice. The attorney general's office said the violations occurred from Sept. 9,2007, to May 12,2008, when the plant was raided by immigration agents. Charged are the company itself, Agriprocessors Inc., plant owner Abraham Aaron Rubashkin; former plant manager Sholom Rubashkin; human resources manager Elizabeth Billmeyer; and Laura Althouse and Karina Freund, management employees in the company's human resources division. Each defendant faces 9,311 individual counts — one for each day a particular violation is alleged for each worker. Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller said at a news conference on Tuesday that he would not elaborate on what evidence led to the indictment. "All of the named individual defendants possessed shared knowledge that Agriprocessors employed undocumented aliens. It was likewise shared knowledge among the defendants that many of those workers were minors," the affidavit said. The charges are simple misdeanors, each carrying a maximum penalty of 30 days in jail and a fine of $65 to $625. Miller said the case was the largest of its type he'd handled in his 26 years as attorney general. "This was not one mistake, two mistakes, three mistakes, but many, many mistakes." Sonia Parras Konrad, an attorney representing more than 20 of the children, said her clients were as young as 14 when they started C h a i m Abrams, a manager at the plant, said in a statement that Agriprocessors "vehemently KU INDEPENDENT STUDY KU Courses Distance Learning our day in court." SONIA PARRAS KONRAD Attorney 864-5823 enroll@ku.edu www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/is 090234 KU KU STUDY KU Courses Distance Learning 864-5823 enroll@ku.edu www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/is denies” the allegations. He said the underage workers — not the company — were to blame. “All of the minors at issue lied about their age in order to gain employment at the company,” he said. “At the time of hiring, all of the minors, like all job applicants, presented and signed documents stating that they were over 18. They knew that, if they told the truth about their age, they would not be hired.” Abrams said the state wouldn’t be able to back up its case. “In order to convict, the state is going to have to prove that the defendants willfully violated the child labor laws,” he said. “... The state will not be able to carry this burden of proof. Agriprocessors acted in good faith on the child labor issue. We look forward to Parras Konrad said minor plant were treated the same conditions. “They were hungry all the time, it was freezing cold or burning hot,” Parras Konrad said the children told her. The attorney general’s office said the company encouraged job applicants to submit forged identification documents that were known to contain false information about their resident status, age and identity. “Each defendant ... hired children, retained the employment of children observed working throughout the plant, and/or participated in efforts to conceal children,” the affidavit said. $3,000 in contest, raffle & giveaways! Dress up as your favorite Rockstar for No Cover! 18 to enter 21 to drink Sex on the Hill ROCKSTARS Danté West Sketch Michaels Britney Shears Amy Will-Shack 2 Quartaz Sexxica Simpson Riley Tyrus Party @ ABE&JAKE'S LANDING September 18th @ 9:00pm Sponsored by: kieu's LIQUOR ULTIMATE TAN BUDLIGHT B.S. Transportation Solutions, LLC working at the plant. "We don't need to see any papers to see that someone is a child," she said. "This was not me mistake, two mistakes, three mistakes, but many, many mistakes." $3,000 in contest, raffle & giveaways! 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FOOTBALL | 2B PAGE1B FOOTBALL FLORIDA NIGHT LIGHTS Kansas wants to prove it belongs among the country's best against No. 19 South Florida in the season's first nationally televised KU game BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com Coach Mark Mangino may not want to say it, but several of his players will. Friday night's game at No. 19 South Florida has all of the makings of a game that could make or break their 2008 season. Win, and silence the critics and build momentum for another successful season. Lose, and stir more whispers that last year's success was the result of a weak schedule. "That's exactly what's going to happen," said wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe. "If we win, we will have people jumping on the bandwagon. If we lose, then they are going to jump off and say how bad we were and how we didn't play anybody." As cornerback Chris Harris said, "This game sets a tone for the rest of the season." Harris and the Jayhawks know what's being said. They know that some still doubt last year's success and wonder whether Kansas is for real. A nationally televised game on ESPN2 Friday night on the road against a ranked team — what better way to prove the doubters wrong once and for all? "Everybody always says we play cupcakes and stuff," Harris said. "This is a respect game for us. We want to prove that we should be ranked even higher." As one of only three matchups this week between ranked teams, the Kansas-USF game is arguably the biggest of the weekend. No. 1 USC plays No. 5 Ohio State on Saturday, but all eyes will be on ESPN2 and Raymond James Stadium on Friday. "It's going to be fun playing on a Friday night again," Briscoe said. "Being on the national scene is always something that pumps you up for the week, but with two nationally ranked opponents, everybody is going to be amped." This will be the second Friday night game since Mangino arrived at Kansas — they lost 37-31 in double overtime at Toledo in 2006 — and Mangino said that though he preferred not to play on Friday nights, the added national television exposure was too hard to turn down. "We have to take opportunities as they come," Mangino said. "There was no talk about the game being televised on Saturday, so our options were Thursday or Friday and I said that I'd prefer not to have to travel in that short of a week to a road trip on the east coast. I didn't think that was in the best interest of our program at all, so we were able to work it out with South Florida and ESPN that it would be plowed on Friday night." With the game being a day earlier than usual, schedules and routines have been altered. The lajahwacks practiced on Monday, their usual day off, but had only a light practice on Tuesday. The team's normal Thursday practice, arguably the most important for establishing the game plan, will be today instead. The lajahwaks will have a short practice Thursday before boarding a charter plane for Tampa that evening. Players have said this game will be key to their success in 2008, but Mangino disagreed. "In no way am I trying to downplay this game. No way. We're going there to play well and do the best we can to get a win," Mangino said. "But this early in the season, if we beat South Florida, I can't tell you after the game that we're going to cruise through the rest of the season. If we don't, I can't tell you that the rest of the season is going to be a failure, because it will not be. It's too early to say that this is a huge game and we have to win it." While Mangino tries to downplay the importance, players know it's not just another game. It's an opportunity to prove — on national television against a ranked team — that the Jawahkeys are for real. "We're playing in Tampa Bay, on ESPN, in an NFL stadium," Harris said. "It's like a bowl game. That's how big this game is." Edited by Mary Sorrick COMMENTARY "W with great power there must also come great responsibility." As fans of KU football, we, like Peter Parker, have been handed a certain amount of privilege that no one has had before us. After all, it wasn't so long ago that running back David Winbush was the best player the Jayhawks had. It wasn't so long ago that a victory over Louisiana Tech was far from a sure thing. The point is, we've been given a beautiful gift. We may not have been bitten by a radioactive spider, but we do have a football team that's capable of beating anyone on a given Saturday (or Friday, in this week's case). With that, I think it's time that Kansas football fans take seriously the advice of "Spider-man" and start using their newfound powers more responsibly. First of all, Memorial Stadium is not the home of the Chiefs. I know, I know, they hung with the (Tom Brady-less) New England Patriots to open the year. But let's be honest, KC won't be very good this year. The offensive line still can't open holes for Larry Johnson to run through, and Brodie Croyle still can't stay on the field. A young secondary and a defensive line that lacks the pro-bowl presence of Jared Allen make it unlikely that the Chiefs will be able If that's to be the case, several things need to change. BY ALEX BEECHER abeecher@kansan.com to become an elite defensive unit. And oh yeah, Herm Edwards is still the head coach. Is that the team you want to identify with on Saturday? Kansas will win about twice as many games as the Chiefs will, and will do so with an offense that won't put you to sleep. I can hear it now: "I have the right to say whatever I want! This is America." But having the right to do something is not sufficient justification for doing it. That same principle applies to much of the taunting that goes on during the games. I'm all for yelling things at the opposing team's bench. But once again, use that power responsibly. Don't tell an offensive lineman he needs to lose some weight. Being hefty is part of the job description, after all. But even if you are guilty of those two offenses, you're at least making noise. Those who leave early make no noise at all. They return Memorial Stadium to the days of former quarterback and SEE BEECHER ON PAGE 6B VOLLEYBALL Freshmen lead team to 3-1 victory Absence of coach does not distract team when assistant coach steps in KANSAS KANSAS KANSAS KANSAS KANSAS KANSAS KANSAS KANSAS KANSAS 18 KANSAS Jon Goering/KANSAN Senior middle blockers Savannah Nydal and Natalie Uhart block a kill attempt by a UMK hitter during Tuesday's game at the Horeis Family Athletics Facility. The Jahyawk beat the Kanagas 3-1. BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com But it was the career highs set within the game that told the story of how the Jayhawks cruised and how difficult the match could have been if a major distraction from earlier in the week clouded the Jayhawks minds. That distraction was the untimely death of Coach Ray Bechard's brother Don from pleomorphic Iposarcoma cancer last Friday before the Jayhawk Invitational. He will return for the next game on Friday. For what seemed like an ordinary non-conference match on paper, the Jayhawk volleyball team's victory against University of Missouri-Kansas City turned out to be anything but. The Jayhawks rolled in four sets against the Kangaroos, pushing them to a season-high two games over .500 with a 4-2 record. Assistant coach Christi Posey stepped in and the Jayhawks didn't seem to lose a beat. "He was certainly on our minds tonight as we prepared," Posey said. "The kids really want to perform well for him." The players all made sure to honor their absent coach by making sure this didn't prevent them from losing their focus. This seemed like it might be a possibility through a disastrous third set. SEE VOLLEYBALL ON PAGE 6B --- 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 quote of the day "Chelsea is lucky. This boy needs some serious counseling. He has been badly advised." Brazilian Legend Pale on Robinho's Failed transfer to Cheilea that saw the forward sign with Manchester City No such thing as a typical freshman Real Madrid sold Brazilian superstar Robinho to the Barclays Premier League's Manchester City on Sept. 1 for a British transfer record sum of £32.5 million. That translates to $57.4 million for the 24-year-old forward. trivia of the day Q: What is the all-time record transfer fee for soccer players? A: Real Madrid bought French midfielder Zinedine Zidane for £47 million in 2001. That is equivalent to about $83 million. BY ANDREW WIEBE awieb@kansan.com Emily Cressy and Kortney Clifton are just freshmen, but don't let that fool you. Neither is the typical first-year player — seven goals combined through four games indicates that much. But then, coach Mark Francis doesn't recruit the typical freshman. The duo is the most recent in a line of talented younguns to grace Francis' lineup the past three seasons. In fact, it's become almost a given that the Jayhawks will find at least a starter or two from each year's freshman class. In 2005, then-freshmen Missy Geha, Jessica Bush and Jenny now seniors, stepped in to start all 20 games in their first year. One year later, Monica Dolinsky, Shannon Francis I McCabe and Estelle Johnson started nearly every game for a young squad. Last season, Katie Williams adjusted to the college game on the fly. For many coaches, a reliance on freshmen to contribute significant minutes would be a reason for concern. For Francis, it's just the reality of recruiting. "That means we are getting good players and in some cases better than the players that started the year before," Francis said. "That's why you recruit." Through four games, the Jayhawks are rolling behind Cressy and Clifton's quick adjustment to the college game. Francis builds his team by paying dividends this season as the precocious freshman duo drives the offense, and long-term starters like Bush and Johnson hold down the rest of the field. The Kansas soccer team heads into the weekend undefeated and has two winnable games this weekend at Missouri State and then back at home against Loyola Chicago. If Kansas starts 6-0, it would be the first time since 2004 when it won the Big 12 title, the year before the current crop of seniors found their way to the University. U.S. FACES TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO TONIGHT The second round of World Cup qualifiers this week ends today after 42 games have been played between nations from six continents in the buildup to the 2010 games in South Africa. The United States national team returns to American soil for the first time in the semifinal round after slipping past Guatemala and Cuba by one-goal margins for the THE MORNING BREW ideal start. Trinidad and Tobago represents a significant jump in talent, but if history is any indication, Bob Bradley's U.S. team should waltz. The Americans are unbeaten at home since September 2001. During that time, they have compiled a 37-0-10 record against teams from North America while outscoring their opponents 106-15. Edited by Lauren Keith FOOTBALL Fields to sit out Friday because of foot injury Coach Mark Mangino announced Tuesday that wide receiver Dexton Fields would miss this Friday's game against South Florida because of a foot injury. Fields was injured late in the first quarter of the team's opening game against FIU. He did not play against Louisiana Tech last week. "Dexton's not going to play this week," Mangino said. "We've tried, and that's not going to happen. We expect him back pretty soon though." Mangino also said that 2 3 Let the games begin, again "The medical people tell me that he can get back and play here in due time," Mangino said. "We're not going to rush it, and we will see how he progresses." cornerback Kendrick Harper, who was carted off of the field on a stretcher and taken to the hospital during the Louisiana Tech game Saturday, was doing better and that he should make a full recovery. B. J. Rains Melissa Stockwell coach with coach Jim Flower visits a U.S. team training session for the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games at the National Aquatics Center, known as the Water Cube, in Beijing on Friday. Stockwell is one of two U.S. war veterans competing in Beijing who were injured in Iraq. ASSOCIATED PRESS Sportin' Jayhawks Your face HERE The Kansan will publish recent pictures of you and your friends on the second page of the news and sports sections. Sports-related photos will run on 2B of the sports section (Sportin' Jayhawks), while all other photos will run on 2A of the news section (Jayhawks & Friends). Photos will also be published online at Kansan.com. The Kansan reserves the right to not publish any photos submitted. --- Submit all photos by e-mail to photos@kanan.com with the subject line "Jayhawks & Friends" and the following information: your full name; the full names, hometowns (city and state) and years in school of the people photographed; what is going on in the photo; when and where the photo was taken and any other information you find vital or interesting. MLB ASSOCIATED PRESS Mets' closer out with torn elbow ligament NEW YORK — Billy Wagner is out for the rest of this season and likely all of next. "It ites change your thinking," general manager Omar Minaya said. "Any guy that we run out there is not going to be a proven guy, So, you know, until you have a proven guy, you can't say you're comfortable." The New York Mets closer will have surgery after an MRI on Monday showed a torn medial collateral ligament in his pitching elbow has gotten worse during more than a month of rehabilitation. His injury could send the Mets into the free-agent market for a top reliever this winter, perhaps prompting them to pursue Francisco Rodriguez. "The tear is now bigenough that the doctors are recommending so-called Tommy John surgery." Minaya said. "If all goes well, he will be able to return to pitch A five-time All-Star, Wagner also has a torn flexor pronator, which is a muscle in the forearm. When he tested his arm Sunday at Shea Stadium by facing teammate Gustavo Molina, Wagner hit the reserve catcher on the left foot with his 13th pitch, then walked off the field. The left-hander has converted 101 of 118 regular-season save chances since signing with New York before the 2006 season, but has not pitched since Aug. 2. OMAR MINAYA Mets general manager in about a year's time following the surgery." "The tear is now big enough that the doctors are recommending so-called Tommy John surgery." When the Mets put Wagner on the disabled list three days later. Lawrence Electronic Recycling Event Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Free State High School parking lot 4700 Overland Drive The City of Lawrence invites residents and small businesses to recycle old, unwanted electronic equipment. Electronic recycling will be provided by Asset Life-Cycle, LLC. A recycling fee applies for computer monitors ($5), televisions ($15) and optional onsite hard drive destruction ($5), items accepted for recycling; Computer Monitors Desktops, Laptops, Keyboards, Other Peripherals, Printers, Copiers, Scanners, Telephones, Cell Phones, Pagers, Fax Machines, Televisions. RECYCLING Scanners, Telephones, Cell Phones, Pagers, Fax Machines, Televisions, VHS/DVD Drives, Hard Hinge Devices they described the injury as a strained left forearm. Minaya said Monday that an MRI that day revealed the tear but that Wagner and the team thought there was a chance he could pitch Event Co-Sponsored by Hamm Waste Services City of Lawrence PUBLIC WORKS WASTE REDUCTION & RECYCLING 832-3030 www.LawrenceRecycles.org through it. “There’s a lot of guys that pitch with tears, especially when you’re 37 years old,” Minaya said. “The question is how these tears hold up and in what areas. But if you were to take an MRI of a lot of 37-year-old pitches, they’ll be showing you tears.” Wagner is owed $10.5 million next year, the final guaranteed season of a $43 million, four-year contract with the Mets, and the team holds an $8 million option for 2010 with a $1 million buyout. Minaya thought there was a chance Wagner might return to the mound next September. While Minaya mentioned that the Mets could go with internal options, the best available closer on the market will be K-Rod, who began Monday with 55 saves for the Los Angeles Angels. He could get a four- or five-year contract in excess of the $15 million average Mariano Rivera is making with the Yankees. "You have certain allotted dollars that you're going to invest in putting the team together," Minaya said. "That was an area that I was not expecting that I was going to need to have to have a lot of dollars." "I don't want to answer that question. Right now I only want to talk about today's game. I don't know what's going to happen in the future," he said. While Wagner has repeatedly said he intends to retire when this contract concludes, Minaya wasn't certain that would be the case, cautioning: "How many guys have said, 'That will be my last year,' and then come back?" Before Monday night's home game against the New York Yankees, Rodriguez didn't want to comment on the Mets' situation. EveryWednesday is College Night! Buy one ice cream creation and GET ONE FOR 25¢ with your KUID 7 between 7pm and 10pm buy one ice cream creation, get another at the same or lesser value free COLD STONE C R E A M E R Y ICE CREAM 647 Massachusetts 785. 842.8900 KICKTHE KANSAN: WEEK THREE This week's games: Pick games. Beat the Kansan staff. Get your name in the paper. 1. No. 13 Kansas at No. 19 South Florida (Predict Score) 2. No. 5 Ohio State at No. 1 USC 3. No. 10 Wisconsin at No. 21 Fresno State 4. UCLA at No.18 BYU 5. No. 16 Oregon at Purdue 6. Bowling Green at Boise State 7. Iowa State at Iowa 8. Stanford at TCU 9. Rice at Vanderbilt 10. 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BEANTOWN BLOWOUT We can thank Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss for the foot-in-mouth moment of the weekend. The biggest news came out of New England when the Patriots lost quarterback Tom Brady for the season. A handful of fantasy owners are now kicking themselves for reaching to take Brady as high as they did. After the game, Moss accused Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard of making a dirty play that caused Brady's injury and said he had never been a dirty player himself. Accusations aside, the Patriots will most likely shift focus to rely on the running game in the next few weeks as backup quarterback Matt Cassel gets acclimated as the starter. RETURN OF THE MAC Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb was in prime form against St. Louis on Sunday. McNabb has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, but he looked as if had reverted to his Super Bowl form in the opening game of the season. Two years ago McNabb was on track for the best year of his career and was anchoring fantasy rosters. If McNabb can play half as well next Monday against the Cowboys, he may prove he can be the No. 1 BY KELLY BRECKUNITCH kbreckunitch@kansan.com quarterback in fantasy football. SCORELESS IN SEATTLE Seattle has won the NFC West the past few years by default, it seems, because the rest of the competition in the division has been sub-par. The Seahawks looked like they were sub-par competition Sunday, though, after getting stomped by the Bills 34-10. Matt Hasselbeck's performance was poor, and injuries to Nate Burleson, who is out for the season, and Maurice Morris will slow the offense even further in the upcoming weeks. The defense was in the middle of the pack last season but looked awful against a Bills offense that was 30th in total yardage a year ago. Seattle has a lot of issues to deal with in the next few weeks of the season. A NICE FORTE Chicago running back Matt Forte's stock rose rapidly as the NFL Draft approached last April. The Bears, after letting Thomas Jones get away last season and seeing Cedric Benson struggle, didn't waste any time grabbing Forte in the second round. Forte earned the starting spotting on Chicago's roster and showed his big play potential against a tough Indianapolis team in the first game of the season. Forte gained more than 100 rushing yards and had a 50-yard touchdown run. In smaller leagues of eight or fewer teams, Forte may still be available, so you should pick him up while you can. ROOKIE WIDEOUTS A few unexpected rookie receivers had huge effects on their respective offenses. The Redskins took a lot of receivers in the draft, the Steelers took Limas Sweed and the Bills took James Hardy, but none of those players had the impact that DeSean Jackson and Eddie Royal had in their first games. Jackson started for the Eagles because of injury problems in the receiving corps and made the most of his time. Jackson finished the game with six catches for 106 yards. But Royal was the more impressive performer, and the Broncos rookie made the most of his starting time while fellow Denver receiver Brandon Marshall was serving a one-game suspension. Denver quarterback Jay Cutler used Royal as his primary target, and Royal ended the game with nine catches for 146 yards and one touchdown. Jackson and Royal are players to watch — and potentially add to your fantasy roster as the season goes on. Edited by Scott Toland GU 5 ASSOCIATED PRESS Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb scrambles for yardage against the St. Louis Rams during the third quarter of the Eagles' game against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 38-3. With the New England Patriots Tom Brady sidelined, McNabb may emerge as the top fantasy quarterback. COURTS Jury selection process continues for O.J. Simpson trial ASSOCIATED PRESS At first, she said she could. But, Then the judge addressed her LAS VEGAS — With other prospective jurors listening, a woman lectured O.J. Simpson on his behavior as a celebrity Tuesday and declared, "I felt he got away with murder." Like others questioned for service in Simpson's robbery-kidnap trial, the woman said she would try to be fair. But she became increasingly adamant, disclosing the disenchment of someone familiar with Simpson's triumphs and disappointed in his fall from glory. "I'm very opinionated," said the woman. "I don't have any problem giving my opinion and sticking to it." "I have seven brothers," she said. "Mr. Simpson has been around my life. He's always been there. I don't know what team he played for but I know about the Heisman Trophy. I'm from Southern California. My husband loved him." "I think he chose to be a celebrity," she said. "He chose to put himself in the public eye. Everyone is aware of it. He should be a little more self-conscious of his actions. It's different than it would be for me." The exchanges on the second day of jury selection showed the enduring influence of Simpson's 1995 acquittal on charges of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and friend Ronald Goldman. Looking at Simpson, she said she thinks celebrities need to watch their behavior in public. Since Monday, 20 of 248 prospective jurors have been dismissed for various reasons. Under questioning by District Attorney David Roger, the prospective juror recalled Simpson's impact on her life. Simpson, the 61-year-old former University of Southern California and pro football star is now accused, along with codedefendant Clarence "C.J." Stewart, 54, of kidnapping, armed robbery and several other crimes for allegedly stealing items from two sports memorabilia dealers in a confrontation in a hotel room last year. They have pleaded not guilty. Asked whether she was going to treat the case differently because of Simpson's past, the woman said, "I think as far as the first trial, I felt he got away with murder." Roger asked if she could put aside those feelings and judge the current case on its own terms. At first, she questioned by defense attorney Gabriel Grasso, she said, "I can't be 100 percent sure." He asked to remove the juror and Clark County District Judge Jackie Glass allowed Roger to try to retain the woman "I think he chose to be a celebrity. He chose to put himself in the public eye. ... He should be a little more self-conscious of his actions." Prospective O.J. Simpson juror woman said, prompting a dismissal. "You said you hope your personal feelings don't interfere," the judge said. "Is there some smidgen in the back of your mind that you think that it might?" 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Although Saunders knew many others shared her situation, filling a new squad with new faces posed difficulties. "Starting a new team wasn't easy," Saunders said. "I had to draft at least 10 different copies of the team constitution before it got approved." After Saunders got the green light, she was faced with the problem of completing a roster. She set up tables in the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center to help garner interest and found 50 people interested in club softball. "Only 12 showed up to our first practice though," Saunders said. From those 12, Saunders formed her roster. Saunders said she tried to keep the commitment manageable for all those involved. The team practices three times a week for two hours in preparation for its games, which will take place for a little more than a month. Meanwhile, the school-sponsored softball team begins its fall season in late September, playing for two weekends in the Fall Invitational and the Hawkeye Classic, and playing the regular season from February until the middle of May. The club softball team will travel down 23rd Street to face Haskell's varsity softball team today. Other teams on the schedule include Ottawa University, Iowa Central, Crowder College and UMKC. The team will then travel to Manhattan to face Kansas State's and Nebraska's club teams in a mini-Big 12 tournament. Edited by Scott Toland Heated game ends in rout Phi Psi 4 outnumbers Sigma Alpha Epsilon 2, wins game BY ELIOT METZ emetz@kansan.com Tempers flared on the field Tuesday as Phi Kappa Psi 4 defeated Sigma Alpha Epsilon 2 in a 22-0 blowout during flag football. Both teams started slowly in the first half, with each going three-and-out on their first drives. On Phi Psi 4's second drive, it found the end zone with a touchdown reception by Gary Tankard, Dallas freshman. But the play was called back because of a flag-guarding penalty. On defense it was all about the secondary. Both teams came away Regardless, Tankard proved to be Phi Psi 4's most valuable player on offense, throwing for two touchdowns. with intersections in the game, including two by Phi Sii 4's Rex Redlingshafer, Fairway freshman. SAE 2 and Phi Psi 4 both focused on covering all possible receivers instead of putting heavy pressure on the quarterback. Only two sacks were recorded in the game. The game became heated in the second half, when trash talk on the field occurred after nearly every play. Things came to a head when an SAE 2 defender tackled Tankard around his neck, neglecting his flags completely. The defender was quickly taken out of the game, leaving SAE 2 down another player. Another major factor in the game was the lack of players for SAE 2. They played with only six men from the start, one less than the usual seven. Then, after the ejection in the second half, they were forced to play with only five. According to SAE 2's quarterback, Jonathan Nehring, LeRoy sophomore, the fact that they started the game a man down contributed to the tempers on the field. "Being undermanned, we got tired. When you get tired tempers flare," he said. But through it all, both teams did a good job of keeping their composure, shaking hands and exchanging kind words after the game. "We're all out here to have a good time," Nehring said. "It's not a life-or-death matter to us." Edited by Brieun Scott NO, THIS ISN'T A TAKE HOME INTERVIEW! NO, THIS ISN'T A TAKE HOME INTERVIEW! YOU CAN'T MAKE UP YOUR INTERVIEW After-grad careers, part-time jobs, and internships. START BUILDING cbCAMPUS.com careerbuilder Aerial battle rages on field Phi Kappa Psi 1 rocks Sigma Alpha Epsilon 1 in flaq football INTRAMURALS BY NIKKI SCHENFELD nschenfeld@kansan.com Phi Kappa Psi 1 defeated Sigma Alpha Epsilon 1 39-12 in an epic quarterback battle. The game didn't start well for SAE 1 as quarterback Andrew Trompet, Atchison sophomore, threw an interception to Brian Tagg of Phi Psi 1 to start the game. Steve Blumhardt, Leawood junior, stepped in as quarterback on the first possession for Phi Psi 1 and, after two attempts, quickly threw a touchdown pass to Richard Zahner, Fairway junior. Phi Psi 1 went for a successful one-point conversion, also caught by Zahner. The score was quickly 7-0 in Phi Psi 1's favor. "A small player stepped up big today," Blumhardt said about Zahner. and ran for two first downs before Tagg intercepted the ball again. Jon Teel, the other quarterback for Phi Psi 1, stepped in after Tagg's interception. After they added the one-point conversion, the score at halftime was 21-0. Trompeter was quick to respond Teel quickly threw the ball to Blumhardt, who ran the ball to within inches from the goal line. Teel threw a successful touchdown pass to Blumhardt on first down. Once again, Zahner made the one-point conversion a success, extending Phi Psi's lead to 14-0. With his team trailing 27-0 in the second half, Paul Dundee stepped in as quarterback for SAE1. His second pass was caught by Nick Kormann, who was stopped near the end zone. Dundee followed that up with a touchdown pass to Chaz Rumage, bringing the score to 27-6. SAE 1 punted the ball with one minute left in the first half and it landed in Blumhardt's hands. After an offensive penalty and a five-yard loss. Teel threw a successful pass to Blumhardt for another Phi Psi 1 touchdown. After Kormann intercepted a Phi Psi pass, Dundee went back into action. He ran the ball in for a touchdown, making the score 27-12. That's all SAE 1 could muster. With its dominating offense, Phi Psi 1 scored two more times, extending its lead to 39-12 on the last play of the game. Merriman had only two tackles in a shocking 26-24 loss to Carolina at home on Sunday. Even though Merriman appeared to be a non-factor, coach Norv Turner said he thought the linebacker looked "explosive and very physical." Edited by Andy Greenhaw "Shawne informed me he did not feel right and thought it best to shut it down," Chargers general manager A.J. Smith said in a statement. "Shawne is a great player and an inspirational leader. He will be missed." NFL Late in training camp, Merriman said that the posterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments in his left knee were torn. He spent several days getting opinions from four doctors from outside the organization, all of whom recommended he have surgery. But on Aug. 27, he announced that he was going to play, saying, "If you give a football player a decision to play, you know, I'm going to play. CHARGERS GU 58 Lights Out has to say goodnight Surgery forces Chargers' star linebacker to end season Merriman's decision came two days after he barely resembled the player who had an NFL-high 39 1/2 sacks in the past three seasons and played in three straight Pro Bowls. ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN DIEGO — Star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman pulled the plug on his 2008 season on Tuesday when he told the San Diego Chargers he'll have surgery on the two torn ligaments in his left knee. Merriman has said he's had pain in the knee since late in the 2006 season. He also injured the knee during a game at Tennessee on Dec. 9. He sat out the follow- ASSOCIATED PRESS The loss of Merriman, whose hard hits earned him the nickname "Lights Out," is a big one for a team that has Super Bowl expectations. 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SKI 1-800-SKI-WILD 1-800-754-9453 1800-754-9453 www.ubski.com hawkchalk.com 土 --- G 6B --- SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10.2008 --- SAS KANSAS KANSAS KAN S KANSAS KANSAS KANSAS Jon Goering/KANSAN 21 KANSAS 9 KANSAS 13 A UMKC player watches as a spike by junior middle blocker Paige Mazor sells out of bounds during Tuesday's match. The team was playing in the absence of coach Ray Chach and was coached for the night by assistant Christine Posey. Bechard will be back for Friday's game. VOLLEYBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) "It was a little bit of a distraction just knowing what he's going through," sophomore outside hitter Karina Garlington said. "We just wanted to come out tonight and play for the Bechard family." The rough third set, which saw the javahawks fall 25-16, not only ended the bid for a sweep of the match but also gave the Kangaroos their first set win against the Jayhawks since 2001. "I thought they really picked up their game," Posey said. "We're still "I'm pretty excited. The coaches are constantly going after me, trying to make me play better. So I guess so far so good." working out the kinks, but sure I'm disappointed that we didn't play well all the way through." A key aspect after losing that third set was how the Jayhawks responded. Garlington and freshman outside hitter Allison Mayfield tallied their career highs in kills with 18 and 12, respectively. They held off a Kangaroo rally that had them within one point at 11-10 in the fourth set before the Jayhawks put their foot on the accelerator, finishing off the match 25-14. "It's always fun to play at home, and play my best," Garlington said. "It's been working out." It's freshmen like Tate and Mayfield who have gone above and beyond the typical expectations for a freshman. With junior middle blocker Brittany Williams having one of the worst nights of her career, their combined total of 17 kills helped fill in the void. NICOLE TATE Freshman setter Garlington said freshman setter Nicole Tate, who also had the Jayhawks first double-double of the season with 12 digs and 42 assists, was the reason she hasn't had to experience a sophomore slump. "I was making really good connections with Nicole," Garlington said. "She plays like she's really experienced." "I'm pretty excited. The coaches are constantly going after me, trying to make be play better," Tate said. "So I guess so far so good." As an outside hitter, Mayfield expects to be put into these situations and rack up the kills, setting her career high on Tuesday. This night also saw senior middle blocker Natalie Uhart have an off-day with as many kills as hitting errors, with six each. "We have more opportunities to get kills," Mayfield said. "I don't know if its added pressure, we just have more opportunities and we should capitalize on them." Once again the Jayhawks' number one nemesis, inconsistency, reared its ugly head as the Jayhawks' hitting percentage lowered considerably with each set, not including the fourth and final set. Coach Posey said he understood that it was a problem and one that was being worked on, so the Jayhawks could continue to improve for the imposing Big 12 schedule. "I don't know if we have ever put together the perfect three game match thus far." Posey said. "Any time you drop a set, there's a little vulnerability, and like blood in the water you don't want the sharks circling around it." NOVES 18 Jon Goering/KANSAN Senior middle blocker Natalie Uhart laughs with teammates during Tuesday's win against UMKC. Uhart had six kills in the game. FREE WORKSHOP PREMIER MARTIAL ARTS SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 13TH PREMIER MARTIAL ARTS 35 PATRICK PAYNE FREE EVENT 9 a.m.- Fitness Kickboxing Class 10 a.m. - Self-Protection/ Krav Maga/ Adult MMA (ages 18 & up) • Refreshments • Student discount when registering This event is FREE and open to the public! Register to win FREE Memberships! Premier Martial Arts • 3201 Clinton Parkway Court (Clinton Parkway & Kasold- next to La Petite) 785.749.4400 • www.pmalawrence.com BEECHER (CONTINUED FROM 1B) sometimes safety Zack Dyer, when football season was useful only for killing time until Late Night in the Phog. Maybe I'm being a bit too harsh. Maybe all those students have good reasons. Maybe they're hockey fans and think games last only three periods. Maybe they worked out a deal with the athletics department that allows them to pay for only three quarters of a ticket, provided that they leave at that point of the game. Or maybe those students just can't wait to get tanked. I'll give you one guess as to which answer is the correct one. Your liver is your liver. But can't you wait just a little while to ruin it? The booze will still be there when you arrive. You expect the football team to provide four quarters of effort and entertainment. Most of all, you expect them to win. Lately, they've been living up to their end of the bargain. So please, do use your powers of fanhood responsibly. Edited by Mary Sorrick Lance Armstrong holds the winner's trophy after winning his seventh straight Tour de France cycling race in 2005. Armstrong is determined to win an eighth Tour de France. The Tour "is the intention." Armstrong's spokesman Mark Higginss said, "but we've got some homework to do" CYCLING Armstrong determined to capture eighth consecutive Tour de France DISCOVERY AMD2 ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO ASSOCIATED PRESS AUSTIN, Texas - Lance Armstrong is getting back on his bike, determined to win an eighth Tour de France. Armstrong's return from cancer to win the Tour a record seven consecutive times made him a hero to cancer patients worldwide and elevated cycling to an unprecedented level in America. The 36-year-old Armstrong told Vanity Fair in an exclusive interview posted on its Web site Tuesday that he was inspired to return after finishing second last month in the Leadville 100, a lung-searing 100-mile mountain bike race through the Colorado Rockies. The sport and particularly the Tour have missed his star power, even though skeptics refused to believe he could win 7 Tours without the help of illegal performance-enhancing drugs. "This kind of obscure bike race, totally kick-started my engine," he told the magazine. "I'm going to try and win an eighth Tour de France." The 2009 Tour "is the intention," Armstrong's spokesman Mark Higgins told The Associated Press, "but we've got some homework to do over there." Tour director Christian Prudhomme did not return messages seeking comment on Armstrong's decision. His staff said he would not comment before Wednesday morning, if at all. Armstrong's close friend and longtime team director, Johan Bruyneel, now with team Astana, sent a text message to an AP reporter in Paris saying he did not want to comment now. In a video statement on his foundation's Web site, Armstrong said details — such as a team and schedule — would be announced Sept. 24 at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City. "I am happy to announce that after talking with my children, my family and my closest friends. I have decided to return to professional cycling in order to raise awareness of the global cancer burden," Armstrong said in a statement released to The Associated Press. "This year alone, nearly eight million people will die of cancer worldwide... It's now time to address cancer on a global level." In the Vanity Fair interview, Armstrong told the magazine he was 100 percent sure he was going to compete in the Tour next summer. "Here not going to try to second place," Bill Stapleton, Armstrong's lawyer and longtime confidant, told the AP. "I think it's great," said long-time teammate George Hincapie, who added he spoke to Armstrong on Tuesday morning. "Like I said earlier today, without Lance half the teams in this race probably wouldn't be around. He's done more than anyone for the sport especially in America and around the world. "On a personal note, I like that he's going to be back in the peloton. He's a great friend of mine, and I also think for the sport it's good, too." Armstrong noted in the magazine interview that other athletes in his age range were competing at a high level, specifically 41-year-old Olympic medalist swimmer Dara Torres and 38-year-old Olympic women's marathon champion Constantina Tomescu-Dita, of Romania. "Older athletes are performing well," he said. "Ask serious sports physiologists and they'll tell you age is a wives' tale." Age will be an issue for Armstrong in the Tour de France. He'll be 37 next week, ancient for such a grueling competition. Only one rider older than 34 has ever won the Tour — 36-year-old Firmin Lauter in 1922. On Monday, the cycling journal VeloNews reported on its Web site that Armstrong would compete with the Astana team, led by Bruyneel, in the Tour and four other road races — the Amgen Tour of California, Paris-Nice, the Tour de Georgia and the Dauphine-Libere. But there are no guarantees Astana would be allowed to race in the 2009 Tour. Race officials kept the team out of the 2008 Tour because of previous doping violations. If Armstrong and his team aren't invited in 2009, he plans to appeal directly to French President Nicolas Sarkozy. "Ive already put a call in to him," he told Vanity Fair. Armstrong's return to competition raises the question of whether he risks damaging his athletic legacy. And his own words likely will cause some to wonder if he'll approach his return with the same steely-eyed determination and passion. years of AMAZING pizza, burgers & beer In an interview published in the October issue of Men's Journal, Armstrong said, "I'm glad I'm not cycling anymore ... It was fun while it lasted, and I liked it, but I'm so focused on other things now that I never think about it." SEVENING UP TRADITION JOHNNY'S TAVERN You're not around for 55 years unless you have something amazing to offer He's certainly thinking about it now. Just 'cross the bridge 401 N.2nd St. 842-0377 With his riveting victories over cancer and opponents on the bike, to his work for cancer awareness and gossip-page romances, Armstrong has become a modern-day American icon. THE UNIVERSITY SPECIAL DAILY KANSAN life. life. Jayplay Available Every Thursday life. and how to have one. Jayplay --- --- FRESHMAN FORWARD MAKES MARK ON FIELD Kortney Clifton was a powerhouse in high school, and hopes to have similar success as a Jayhawk. SOCCER 1B --- JayPray INSIDE THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 COACHES SHARE A HISTORY Mangino, USF coach Leavitt both worked under Bill Snyder FOOTBALL | 1B THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSA A THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 16 A TASTY TRIUMPH Sophomore tries all 130 flavors 3 79 SHIP 24 ramx The Glass Cleaner Tyler Waugh/KANSAN Wearing a Tad's Tropical Sno T-shirt, Nate Boehr, Topeka sophmore,takes a bite from a cup of the 130th flavor of sno cone he ate this year. Boehr met his goal of trying all 130 flavors of sno cones at the Lawrence Tad's Tropical Sno, 939 Iowa St., Wednesday,but he had previously accomplished the same at Theoke location. One student tastes everything at Tad's Tropical Sno twice. BY JOE PREINER jpreiner@kansan.com Sixteen pounds of sugar, 65 days and $260 is what Nate Boehr went through on his way to trying all 130 flavors at Tad's Tropical Sno, 939 Iowa St. Boehr, a Topeka sophomore, tried flavors Nos. 129 and 130 yesterday. The feat is nothing new for Boehr, who consumed all 130 flavors at the Tad's in his hometown. He even has a flavor named after him there: a strawberry, watermelon and orange concoction referred to as Boehr's Blast. Artisan tropica "I'd be waiting in line, and I would hear people talking around me saying, 'Oh, someday I'm going to try all the flavors,' but no one ever stepped up to the plate," Boehr said. For Boehr, it was a personal challenge that began four years ago. Boehr had recently tried his first Tad's sno cone at the urging of high school friends, and was standing in line for another when the idea came to him. He accepted the challenge then, and accepted it again early this July. cones. A regular, the size Boehr typically purchases, costs $2. After eating the last bite of Wipeout, the final flavor on the list, Boehr had spent $260 on the summertime treat. Boehr said that when he came to the University of Kansas, he was happy to learn there was a Tad's in Lawrence. He said he was disappointed when he discovered his flavor had been left off the list. The discovery gave him a newfound determination, and he started preparing for the undertaking. "When I did it back in Topeka, I had a job to help finance it," Boehr said. "With school now, I don't really have time for a job. That's why I didn't start until July. I was nervous about asking my dad for the money." One thing Boehr had to plan for was the financial burden of buying 130 sno Boehr said his goal was to leave his mark in Lawrence by getting his flavor added to the list. Tad Gellender, owner of Tad's Tropical Sno, has agreed to add Boehr's Blast to the Lawrence menu. Boehr said. by the numbers Zach Macchi, Topeka sophomore, has known Boehr since high school. He said he has accompanied Boehr to Tad's — in Lawrence and in Topeka — on several occasions. Macchi said that he would never join Boehr in his quest for flavor domination, but that it was fun watching his friend go after it. 2 dollars spent for each regular size sno cone 55 grams of sugar in a regular size sno cone 130 flavors offered at Tad's 16 pounds of sugar in 130 sno cones 65 consecutive days it takes to eat 130 sno cones (two per day) 260 dollars — total cost of consuming 130 sno cones "It's cool how he plans it out so far in advance," Macchi said. "He always seems pretty excited when he goes, unless he knows he's getting bad flavors. Then he's not always so pumped." Boehr, a self-proclaimed expert on Tad's Tropical Snol flavors, confessed he didn't like them all. There were a few he said he didn't enjoy. Among those flavors were chocolate, cheesecake and birthday cake. "It's a three-way tie for last place," Boehr said. "Those just really don't fit my tastes. It's called Tad's Tropical Sno, which sort Tvler Waugh/KANSAN of implies the flavors should all be fruit-based" Nate Boehr puts his final Tad's cup, from a Wipe Out sno cone, on the top of his tower on Wednesday. Boehr ate two Tad's Tropical Sno cones a day for 65 days, until he had tried all 130 flavors. After washing out the cups, he put them on the tower, which he plans to keep for a few months. Macchi said he thought it was funny how Boehr built relationships with the workers at Tad's. Ali Dankenbring, a manager at Tads, said she had seen Boehr many times since the beginning of summer. She said that trying all 130 flavors was not a common activity. "There are usually one or two people who try to do it each summer," Dankenbring said. "Those people rarely make it through them all though." Boehr knows he may not be the only one in Lawrence to try every flavor, but he said he was confident he was the only one to do it both in Topeka and here. The evidence of his feat is a clean, labeled cup from every flavor. With the two nearby Tad's down, only the one in Manhattan, Kan., remains. Boehr said he was quite sure he would The two-a-day consumption of sno cones worried Boehr at times. He said he got concerned about G.abetes because each treat contained 55 grams of sugar. After doing the math, Boehr said it came out to 16 pounds of sugar when all is said and done. **HYPERDYNAMICS** MAP 6.27 never make the trip. Man I tell you what," Boehr said. "If Tad's in Manhattan was the last place on earth you could get one of those delicious sno cones, I would sooner try all 168,000 drink combinations at Sonic before I had just one sno cone in Manhattan; I hate K-State." ENTERTAINMENT Lied Center program tells explorers' stories Edited by Becka Cremer The adventures and discoveries of explorers will be brought to life at the Lied Center on Saturday. "First Person: Stories From the Edge of the World" will feature excerpts from journals, music by Ensemble Galilei and photographs from National Geographic, NPRs Neal Conan and actress Lily Knight will narrate the program. FULLSTORY PAGE 5A LECTURE Steven Hawley, professor of physics and astronomy and former NASA astronaut, will talk about his space shuttle missions Sunday. The presentation will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Spooner Hall and be free. Former astronaut to discuss Hubble FULL STORY PAGE 4A index Classifieds. 5B Crossword. 8A Horoscopes. 8A Dole Institute offers specialized lectures today at the Adams Alumni Center. The two featured speakers are political consultants Jon Gaylord and Ray Strother. Pizza and Politics is getting a facelift this year, and trying to reach different groups of students not involved with the political science department. The first Pizza and Politics will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. FULL STORY PAGE 3A Opinion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9A Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1B Sudoku. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2008 The University Daily Kansan POLITICS --- ASSOCIATED PRESS LEHMAN BROTHERS INC. REPORTS $4 BILLION LOSS The nation's fourth-largest investment bank has tough third-quarter. | 10A weather --- 100% TODAY 77 65 FRIDAY 72 66 Scattered T-Storms Scattered T-Storm SATURDAY 77 60 Scattered T-storms Scattered T-Storms weather.com . 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN HURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11,2008 quote of the day "Eat a live toad the first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day." Unknown fact of the day factropolis.com Fred Rogers, better known as Mister Rogers, wore sweaters to conceal extensive forearm tattoos commemorating his short stint as a Merchant Marine. 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. The Center for Community Outreach goes global 2. Students are fifth generation in family to attend University 3. McConnell: Why the U.S meat industry hasn't had a cow about bovine feces 4. Prof. salaries cause of proposed tuition increase 5. New club softball team plays first game today 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 60645. 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Whether a rock'r roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. 907 MIDDLE I'm not as think as you drunk I am VA Jenny Williams, Tulsa, Okla., freshman, stumbles through a simulated field sobriety test administered as part of the wellness fair in front of Strong Hall Wednesday. The fair was sponsored by the Watkins Memorial Health Center and featured information on healthy eating, smoking cessation and other tips for healthier living. ODD NEWS Firefighter revives cat with mouth-to-mouth NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — A lucky cat owes one of its nine lives to a firefighter who revived it with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Al Machado rescued the cat from a burning apartment Tuesday, telling The Standard Times of New Bedford that he saw immediately that it needed air. Machado began performing mouth to mouth on the animal as he carried it outside. Video shot at the scene shows Machado bent over, breathing into the cat's mouth several times. The cat, a tiger angora, was revived and resting comfortably soon after. No humans were injured in the fire. A man and woman whose last known address was the building that burned were arrested and charged with arson, authorities said. Two other cats died in the second-floor apartment, but two dogs there were saved with the help of oxygen from paramedics and animal rescue personnel. Pets on the other two floors — including a ferret and even some frogs on the first floor — were all saved. Asked what it tasted like to give mouth-to-mouth to a cat, Machado laughed, grimaced and said:"Like fur" Airline requests bald men to participate in ad campaign WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand's national airline is offering to pay bald travelers to use their heads — literally — in a new advertising campaign. Air New Zealand said it wants 70 recruits to stand in lines in three airports — while wearing temporary tattoos on the back of their heads so the displays can be seen by people lining up behind them. The airline would pay 1,000 New Zealand dollars ($660) for each walking billboard, a company official said. The tattoos will promote a new system that is meant to reduce check-in waiting times. Air New Zealand marketing manager Steve Bayliss described the campaign as "a bit of fun." "It's a ... tattoo on the back of someone's head, so they have to have their head shaved or be bald already," he told National Radio on Wednesday. "It will be an advantage for them to be bald already." The tattoos would fade or wash off after about two weeks, he said. Bayliss added that he won't be part of the program since he was "doing OK" in the hair department. Jayhawks & Friends Your face HERE The Kansan will publish recent pictures of you and your friends on the second page of the news and sports sections. Sports-related photos will run on 2B of the sports section (Sportin' Jayhawks), while all other photos will run on 2A of the news section (Jayhawks & Friends). Photos will also be published online at Kansan.com. The Kansan reserves the right to not publish any photos submitted. Wisconsin man eats 23.000 Big Macs FOND DU LAC, Wis. — Talk about a Big Mac attack! Don Gorske says he has eaten 23,000 of the burgers in 36 years. The Fond du Lac man said he hit the 23,000 milestone last month, continuing a culinary obsession that began May 17, 1972, and is fed by his obsessive-compulsive disorder. Submit all photos by e-mail to photos.akansan.com with the subject line "Jayhawks & Friends" and the following information: your full name; the full names, hometowns (city and state) and years in school of the people photographed; what is going on in the photo; when and where the photo was taken and any other information you find vital or interesting. "I enjoy them every day," said Gorske, 54. "I need two to fill me up." Gorske has kept every burger receipt in a box. He says he was always fascinated with numbers, and watching McDonald's track its number of customers motivated him to track his own consumption. Despite a diet some would call unhealthy, Gorske says he keeps himself in good shape. He says he's 6-foot-2 and weighs 185 pounds, and walks as many as 10 miles a day. Associated Press on on campus The public event "Sci-Fi Book Sale" will be held all day in Watson Library. The workshop "Excel 2003: Functions and Data Analysis Tools" will begin at 9 a.m. in the Instruction Center in Anschutz Library. The workshop "GIS I: Finding GIS Data on the Web" will begin at 10 a.m. in the Budig PC Lab. The lecture "Senior Session" will begin at 10 a.m. in the 19th Century Gallery in the Spencer Museum of Art. The seminar "Merienda Brown Bag" will begin at 12 p.m. in 318 Bailey Hall. The governance meeting "Unclassified Senate full senate meeting" will begin at 12 p.m. in Room 116 in the Sabitini Multicultural Resource Center. The lecture "KUPD Interactive Luncheon Lecture Series: Dr. Stephen Smith" will begin at 12 p.m. in 150 JRP Hall, The public event "Federalist Society: Cleaning the Augean Stables During Presidential Elections..." will begin at 12:30 p.m. in 104 Green Hall. The workshop "Conducting Faculty Searches" will begin at 1 p.m. in 258 Strong Hall. The public event "FREE Tea at Three" will begin at 3 p.m. in the lobby of the Kansas Union. The governance meeting "University/Faculty Senate Meeting" will begin at 3:30 p.m. in 203 Green Hall. The seminar "Organopalladium and Platinum Chemistry Related to Potential Roles for Palladium(IV) and Platinum(IV) in Organic Synthesis and Catalysis" will begin at 4 p.m. in 2001 Malott Hall. KU1nfo daily KU info Today is a big day for Add/ Drop. It is the last day to drop a class online, and the last day to receive a 50 percent refund for dropping. A week from today is the last day to add or swap a class. Check with the Registrar for details. contact us Tell us your news Contact Mark Erickson, Mark Dent, Dan Kissel, Haw- ley or Mary Sorrick at 864-4810 or editor @kansean.com. Kansas newsroom 11 Stauffer-Flint Hint 1435 Jayhawk 6780 S 6045 (7864) 864-180 Be A Professional Peacemaker. The Center For Dispute Resolution And Conflict Management At SMU's Location In Plano Improve your marketability and open up new career possibilities with a Master of Arts Degree in Dispute Resolution - "one of 31 Best Careers of 2008" according to U.S. News & World Report. SMU 214. 768.9032 or www.smu.edu/resolution ANNETTE CALDWELL SIMMONS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 100% S Fall Boots have arrived from - Ugg - Jeffrey Campbell - Steve Madden J and Rainboots from - Nomad - Sperry ARENSBERG'S SHOES 825 Massachusetts·832-3470 Mon-Sat 9-7pm Sun 12-5·Open Thursdays from 9-8 V → THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 NEWS 3A POLITICS Pizza and politics attracts students with new approach BY JESSE TRIMBLE jtrimble@kansan.com STROTHER Pizza and Politics hopes to add some spice this semester, not to the pizzas, but to the politics. GAYLORD STROTHER GAYLORD CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Although Pizza and Politics will have several political speakers this semester. Tom Cox, Shawnee graduate student and Pizza and Politics coordinator, said the group was also trying to include a variety of speakers on different topics. Ray Strother and Joe Gaylord,political consultants,will speak today at Pizza and Politics. "What we want to do most is make the issues and topics discussed relevant to students." Cox said. Pizza and Politics is sponsored by the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics and occurs at least five times during a semester. Students can eat free pizza and have the opportunity to talk with political officials. The first Pizza and Politics, which is open to all students, will be from noon to 1:30 this afternoon at the Adams Alumni Center in the Bruckmiller room. This semester, the group will also branch out to different schools at the University. For example, Cox said Wednesday's Pizza and Politics at Green Hall was exclusively for law students. "We have a lot of diverse people talking about a lot of different topics," Cox said. "It's not just everyday politics; it's everyday things." Cox said that a sports-themed Pizza and Politics and an exclusive School of Journalism event would also be held this semester. "We want to make sure all of the topics focus on something that is relevant to our age and present things we can walk away with and benefit from in politics," Cox said. Today's Pizza and Politics will be a question-and-answer style discussion and will feature speakers Joe Gaylord and Ray Strother, both of whom are political consultants. Strother has worked with numerous political icons, including Al Gore, Cox said. Amanda Applegate, Wichita senior and a member of the Dole Institute's Student Advisory Board, said when it came to scheduling speakers for Pizza and Politics, the group tried to keep it very balanced. "We want to bring in someone from both sides of the issues to keep it bipartisan." Applegate said. Gaylord is a Republican, while Strother is a Democrat. Allan Cigler, professor of political science, spoke at a Pizza and Politics last year and said it was a good program for students who were interested in politics. "I think anything that engages students in contemporary political events and topics is a good thing." Cigler said. "The pizza probably doesn't hurt either." When Cigler spoke to the group, he said the discussion focused on the Obama phenomenon. Cigler said the audience had differing opinions of Obama and his stances on controversial topics. Cox said Gaylord and Strother would discuss the current presidential campaigns, but the students mainly dictated the direction of the conversation. "That's the great thing about Pizza and Politics," Cox said. "We always have certain speakers and topics, but the students are really the ones who decide what will be discussed." Cox said that when faced with the challenge of diversifying Pizza and Politics this year, he wanted to have everyone from pollsters to elected officials come in and speak to students. "Let's face it, none of us have ever been a candidate," Cox said. "So, its great to hear from people who can speak on issues going on within our country that we are facing outside the elections." NATION Hurricane Ike forces residents to leave, could raise gas prices Edited by Jennifer Torline ASSOCIATED PRESS HOUSTON — The frail and elderly were put aboard buses Wednesday and authorities warned 1 million others to flee inland as Hurricane Ike steamed toward a swath of the Texas coast that includes the nation's largest concentration of refineries and chemical plants. The strengthening storm was expected to blow ashore early Saturday somewhere between Corpus Christi and Houston, with some forecasts saying it could become a fearsome Category 4, with winds of at least 131 mph. Such a storm could cause a storm surge of 18 feet in Matagorda Bay and four to eight feet in Galveston Bay, emergency officials warned. The surge in Galveston Bay could push floodwaters into Houston, damaging areas that include the nation's biggest refinery and NASAs Johnson Space Center. Four counties south and east of Houston announced mandatory and voluntary evacuations,depending on the area, and authorities began moving weak and chronically ill patients by bus to San Antonio, about 190 miles from Houston. A mandatory evacuation was also ordered for the west end of Galveston Island. Johnny Greer, a 54-year-old retired plant operator at Dow Chemical Corp., boarded up his house a mile from the Gulf of Mexico in Brazoria County and planned to hit the road. "Gas and stuff is high. But you can't look at all that," he said. "I think my life is more valuable than high gas prices." About 1 million people live in the coastal counties between Corpus Christi and Galveston. An additional 4 million live in the Houston area, to the north. Texas is home to 26 refineries that account for one-fourth of U.S. refining capacity, and most are clustered along the Gulf Coast in such places as Houston, Port Arthur and Corpus Christi. Exxon Mobil Corp's plant in Baytown, outside Houston, is the nation's largest refinery. Dow Chemical has a huge operation just north of Cornus Christi. Refineries are built to withstand high winds, but flooding can disrupt operations and power outages can shut down equipment for days or weeks. An extended shutdown could lead to higher gasoline prices. At 5 p.m. EDT, Ike was a Category 2 storm with winds near 100 mph. It was about 720 miles east of Brownsville, Texas, and was moving northwest at 8 mph, after ravaging homes in Cuba and killing at least 80 people in the Caribbean. No matter where Ike hits, its effects are likely to be felt for hundreds of miles, said Mark Sloan, emergency management coordinator for Harris County, which includes Houston. "It's a very large storm," Sloan said. "The bands will be over 200 miles out from the center of storm, so we have to be aware of its size as it grows over the next 24 to 48 hours and what impacts it will have on Friday, Saturday and Sunday." EXIT Mandatory evacuations have forced residents in the Houston area to pack up and leave as Hurricane like approaches. Oil companies fear that the hurricane might damage oil refineries in the Gulf Coast, which could cause prices to rise. ASSOCIATED PRESS Student Senate PAID FOR BY KU THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS September 11,2008 Kappa Kookout Friday, September 12 4:30-6:30 p.m. Kappa Kappa Gamma Lawn $5 Benefitting Takayasu's Arteritis Research Featuring: Bill's Burgers, Buffalo Wild Wings, Lone Steer BBQ, and more! Live Music from Russian Discussion & The Meridian KKF KU American Business Women's Association Meeting Tuesday, September 16 @ 7-8 p.m. Courtside Room (Burge Union) Dress business casual Speaker: C.H. Robinson Topic: Resumes & Interviews Come hear what an employer recruiting at KU looks for in a candidate's resume and learn some helpful tips! New members, all years in school, all majors welcome! Replacement Senator Seats Available!!!! Available constituencies- Fine Arts (1) Junior/Senior College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (1) Non-Traditional (2) Graduate (7) Off Campus (1) Social Welfare (2) Applications DUE 5pm on Tuesday, September 16th. Complete an application and get a petition with 50 signatures from the constituency you wish to represent. All can be picked up and turned into 410 Kansas Union, or you can get a copy online at http://studentsenate.ku.edu. Interviews with the Replacement Committee (made up of current Senators) will occur between September 17th and 26th. Spots will be announced shortly after and confirmed in full Senate on October 1st. 4A NEWS LECTURE THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 Former astronaut: Prepare yourself for opportunities 875031 Hobbie Dean 2019 EXPLORING THE GONNER UNIVERSE GRAVITATION Frontiers in Astronomy STS-211 Hubble Space Telescope THE DYNAMIC UNIVERSE GRAVITATION Frontiers in Astronomy Steven Hawley, 1973 graduate and former astronaut, will give a speech for the CLAS Arts College of Liberal Arts lecture series Sunday. His speech will cover his experience maintaining the Hubble Telescope. Steven Hawley professor of physics and astronomy, to speak Sunday Alex Bonham-Carter/KANSAN BY SACHIKO MIYAKAWA smiyakawa@kansan.com Steven Hawley thought about being an astronaut when he studied at the University of Kansas in the early 1970s. However, all of the NASA astronauts were pilots at the time, and Hawley studied physics and astronomy. He found an opportunity to work with NASA when it launched space shuttle projects involving scientists, doctors and engineers. "You really don't know what opportunities may be out there in the future for you," Hawley said. "You prepare yourself as best as you can for whatever opportunities come up" Hawley became an astronaut after these projects. Now, as a professor of physics and astronomy, Hawley will give a presentation, "My Life with the Hubble Space Telescope," this Sunday in Spooner Hall. Hawley will talk about his space shuttle missions and the achievements of the Hubble Space Telescope. The Hubble's final mission is scheduled next month. Hawley grew up in Salina and graduated from the University with a bachelor's degree in physics and astronomy in 1973. After he earned a doctorate in astronomy and astrophysics from the University of California, he started working for NASA in 1978. Hawley said he hoped his presentation would inspire people, especially those from the younger generation. "I don't know that I ever seriously thought I could be involved in that," Hawley said. "Just because they may be from a small town in Kansas, that doesn't mean they can't grow up to do cool things." He worked with NASA for 30 years and made five space flights to conduct research. Hawley's first mission was the maiden flight of the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1984. Two of his missions involved launching the Hubble Space Telescope, which made important contributions to astronomy research. Hawleyreturnedto the University this fall to teach astronomy. He said he hoped to teach at the University for a long time. Jackie Paschang, Stilwell senior, took Hawley's astronomy class. She said the class was not a requirement for her major, but she was interested in working with NASA and took the class because of Hawley. She said his extensive background in the subject made the class interesting and made her curious. "He wants us to get excited about what we learn," Paschang said. Hawley said he would bring space items to show in the presentation. "I may leave that as a surprise," Hawley said. "They will be able to come up and see something close up. I collected them from doing a couple missions with Hubble in the past 20 years." Hawley is the first speaker in a series of presentations sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which is called CLAS ACTS. Joseph Steinmetz, dean of liberal arts and sciences, said the college started the series to provide educational outreach to the community and to encourage communication between faculty and community members. The lectures will cover eight different topics throughout the year. Tickets are free and available at the dean of liberal arts and science's office, 200 Strong Hall, and at the CLAS ACTS "My Life with the Hubble Space Telescope" Who: Steven Hawley When: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday Where: Spooner Hall Cost: Free Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Edited by Becka Cremer POLITICS Obama defends use of lipstick maxim, says it's not sexist BY NEDRA PICKLER ASSOCIATED PRESS BARACK OBAMA NORFOLK, Va. — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama accused Republican John McCain's campaign on Wednesday of using "lies and phony outrage and Swift-boat politics" in claiming he used a sexist comment against vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. campaign stop Tuesday. Calling it "the latest made-up controversy by the John McCain campaign," Obama responded to the Republicans' charge that he was referring to Palin when he used the phrase "lipstick on a pig" at a Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-III., speaks during a town hall meeting at Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Va., Tuesday. Obama has recently said he was not referring to Republican vice president nominee Sarah Palin when he used the ioke "listick on a pin." ASSOCIATED PRESS Giving you something to do [between (or during) class] KANSAN.com [between (or during) class] between (or during) class KANSAN.com "I don't care what they say about me. But I love this country too much to let them take over another election with lies and phony outrage and Swift-boit politics. Enough is enough," he said. KANSAN.com Obamas reference to swift boating was to the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, an outside group that in 2004 made unsubstantiated allegations about Democratic nominee John Kerry's decorated military record in Vietnam. I will do it myself. In his initial comments Tuesday, Obarna is delivering a dissertation about McCain and President Bush when he used the lipstick aphorism — not Palin. In fact, his reference to the Alaska governor later on was a defense of her strong belief in religion. The lipstick maxim is hardly new to either Obama or McCain. The Democrat has used it in the past, and McCain repeated the folksy metaphor when he criticized Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton on health care. McCain was never accused of being sexist when he uttered those words. Later in the day, during an appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman," the host jokingly asked Obama, "Have you ever actually put lipstick on a pig?" "The answer would be no, but I think it might be fun to try," Obama said. He said it was all part of the "silly season in politics" as the campaign heats up. Letterman ridiculed the notion of the McCain campaign convening a meeting and deciding Obama had called their vice presidential nominee a pig. "Technically, had I meant it this way she would be the lipstick, you see. The failed policies of John McCain would be the pig," Obama said, drawing laughter from the audience. "Just following the logic of this illogical situation." Obama used the reference as he criticized McCain's policies as similar to those of President Bush, saying: "You can put lipstick on a pig. It still a pig. You can wrap an old皮 in a piece of paper called change. It's still going to stink after eight years." The McCain campaign immediately jumped on the comments, arguing they were directed at Palin, the GOP's first woman on a presidential ticket. In her acceptance speech last week, she had referred to herself in a joke about lipstick being the only difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull. Accusing Obama of "smearing" Palin in "offensive and disgraceful" comments, the McCain campaign demanded an apology. The McCain campaign on Wednesday issued an Internet ad that said Obama was talking about Palin and said or Obama: "Ready to lead? No. Ready to smear? Yes." Obama's campaign has accused the GOP camp of engaging in a "pathetic attempt to play the gender card." The campaign noted two other instances of McCain using the phrase "lipstick on a pig" and its use by other Republicans such as House Minority Leader John Boehner and Arizona Sen. Jon Kvl. let's screw With the fight dominating television news shows Wednesday morning, Obama responded before beginning a discussion of education at a Norfolk high school. Sex on the Hill 2008 Coming Thursday, Sept. 18th V Brought to you by: THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN NEWS 5A THE UNIVERSITY DARYA KANSAN THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 31, 2020 ENTERTAINMENT Travels to the world's ends Stories of famous explorers part of Lied Center program Letters and memoirs from explorers Matthew Henson, Charles Darwin and George Mallory (clockwise from top right) will be featured in Saturday's program at the Lied. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS BARRY ROSS BY BRANDY ENTSMINGER bentsminger@kansan.com The spirit of adventure will come alive through music, photographs and the writings of explorers on Saturday at the Lied Center. "It's a strange, and I do think wonderful, combination of text and music and images." Conan said. "First Person; Stories From the Edge of the World" will include narration by NPR's Neal Conan and actress Lily Knight, who has appeared on shows such as "Weeds" and "Big Love." Ensemble Galilei will provide celtic-style music for the program. The music and narration will be set to photographs from National Geographic. The narration will feature memoirs, journals and letters from explorers such as Charles Darwin, Matthew Henson, Jacques Cousteau, Robert Ballard and George Mallory. The majority of the National Geographic photographs in the show were taken during the explorers' expeditions. Conan said one example was a photograph of Henson's 1909 expedition to the North Pole. Henson wrote about the problems, he wrote about encountered hitting open ice, and the image illustrates the treacherous ice. The program was a collaboration of Conan, Ensemble Galilei and National Geographic. Carolyn with hundreds of pages of explorers' writing. Six musicians from Ensemble Galllei worked with Conan to narrow the pieces of writing down "They're bringing these things to life for us so we have a better understanding of the joys and sorrows these people dealt with" Anderson Surrick, founder of Ensemble Galilei and viola da gamba player, said the ensemble and Conan wanted to do a project that would illustrate some of the characteristics of humanity. TIM VAN LEER Executive director of Lied Center "Our goal when we step on stage is to move people." Surrick said. National Geographic assigned a researcher to the project and provided Conan and Ensemble Galilei and Surrick said they only chose pieces for the show that everyone felt passionate about using. "It was really the goose bump test," Conan said. Conan said working on the production was challenging because he had to read to musical and visual cues rather than working on his own time. "it's sort of a three-part dance," Conan said. "Everybody's got to keep up with everybody else." Surrick said the responsibility of the musicians was to support the text with the right feel and tempo. Ensemble Galilei will play instruments such as fiddles, violins, Celtic harps, whistles, recorders and various percussion instruments on stage during the show. "We have to choose the instrument that most clearly speaks to the heart of the text." Surrick said. Tim Van Leer, executive director of the Lied Center, said the audience would have the opportunity to learn from the explorers' experiences. "They're bringing these things to life for us so we have a better understanding of the joys and sorrows these people dealt with," Van Leer said. Neal Conan and Ensemble Galilee have collaborated on one other project, "A Universe of Dreams," which featured photos taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. Conan said they were planning to work together again in the future. "First Person: Stories From the Edge of the World" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for students range from $13 to $18. Edited by Jennifer Torline INTERNATIONAL OPEC ASSOCIATED PRESS OPEC President and Algeria's Minister of Energy and Mines, Chakib Khelli, spoke at a news conference following a meeting of the ministers of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries at their headquarters in Vienna, Austria, Wednesday. OPEC meeting eases Saudi-Iran rivalry ASSOCIATED PRESS Benchmark oil prices were on a downward course Wednesday, shedding 68 cents to fetch $102.58 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude briefly touched $98.10. But OPEC's announcement that it would cut output by more than 500,000 barrels by sticking closer to quotas did little to change what most consumers care most about — the cost of filling up a car with gas or heating a home over the winter. OPEC heavyweight Saudi Arabia gave a nod, at least symbolically, to fellow member states that have grown increasingly uneasy about the rapid decline in crude prices. The Saudis attempted to placate rival Iran, and laid the groundwork for a potential new alliance with Russia, the world's second largest oil producer. VIENNA, Austria — The just ended OPEC meeting was about more than what a barrel of oil can fetch on the open market as the global economic picture grows dim. Behind the scenes, the 13-nation energy cartel jugged the conflicting interests of Saudi Arabia and Iran — and brought oil and gas OPEC's continued ability to present a common front, while extending a hand to Russia, is potentially bad news for major crude consumers including the U.S. and Europe. There may be even less wiggle room in trying to find the lowest bidder to meet their energy needs at a time when the summer's record oil prices close to $150 are a still vivid memory. giant Russia closer into the fold by agreeing to sign a cooperation agreement with the Kremlin. But it may also have been a signal that record oil prices may, at least for the near future, spoiled the global appetite for crude. "The ministers appear genuinely concerned that the bottom is falling out of global demand and that once depleted stocks are rebounding with a vengeance," said Antoine Halff, an energy analyst with Newedge USA. "Their panic is testament to how soft the market has become. It is likely to grow even softer." Saudi Arabia's clout is key for Washington. President Bush visited Riyadh twice this year to push an oil production increase. The Saudis answered by ramping up production by about 500,000 barrels a day. OPEC's decision Wednesday to cut output by 520,000 barrels effectively canceled even that relatively modest nod to U.S. requests, leaving some talking about a Saudi defeat and a victory for Iran, which has sought higher oil prices through production cuts. Not so, says analyst and trader Stephen Schork, who was monitoring the meeting in Vienna. "I wouldn't say the Saudis backed down," he said. "I'd say it was a respectful nod to the other members of the group." In reality, the Saudis are the tail that wags the dog at OPEC, accounting for nearly a third of the group's production of around 30 million barrels a day. They have often gotten their way at OPEC ministerial meeting and a strong push by them in Vienna to keep the status quo on output would probably have succeeded. But strong U.S.-Saudi ties take second place when it comes to setting common OPEC policy. The Saudis compromised and so did Iran, which came to the meeting demanding stronger action to stem falling oil prices only to accept paring back only a bit in a bid to eliminate output above the group's agreed production limit. SponSored by: THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN kieu's Inc. BUD LIGHT Jo Shmo’s 724 Mass. St ULTIMATE TAN Texas Jack's LIQUOR B.S. transportation solutions, LLP Sex on the Hill ROCKSTARS Sexiest Party of the Year Sexxica Simpson Buses for Dorms Party Buses in front of Mrs. E’s • 9:30 pm • 10 pm Party at Abe & Jakes Thurs. Sept. 18 at 9pm $3,000 in Contest/Raffle and Giveways Dress up as your favorite Rockstar for No Cover! 18 to enter 21 to drink 6A --- NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 FOOTBALL Not just fair weather fans Rain, shine or hurricane, students say they'll be there BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com For a few days last week, it seemed as if Hurricane Ike would be a real threat to the Kansas-South Florida football game Friday night in Tampa, Fla. - Edited by Becka Cremer Kansas fans share their thoughts on traveling to see the Jayhawks play. Then, the hurricane headed Message boards went crazy. Rumors that the game could be moved to Lawrence flew. Some Kansas fans were even looking to sell their tickets and cancel airline reservations in an attempt to avoid the storm. south. It appears to be headed for Texas — nowhere near Tampa or Raymond James Stadium for Friday's 7 p.m. ESPN2 marquee match. Emily Wold, 2008 graduate and Lawrence resident "I was going no matter what. It's football. There's a game rain or shine. I went this last weekend and stood in rain so at least it won't be cold and rainy in Tampa. I love football and my best friends from high school live in the area. Plus, airfare was cheap." "My friends and I saved up for a long time but it was well worth it. We planned it for like a year. We were only there for three days but it was definitely worth it. There were actually a lot of KU fans there so I don't think we were the only ones that did it. Anytime you watch KU on TV, there are always KU fans in the stands." Tular Harbord, Oltia senior Tyler Herbold, Olathe senior Herbold spent almost $600 to travel to Los Angeles last year to visit family and to see Kansas beat USC in basketball. "Kansas hadn't been in an Orange Bowl for like 60 years and I wanted to make sure I was there. It was definitely worth the money. It was something that you'd been waiting for as a KU football fan for a long time. I wasn't about to miss it, no matter the cost. ... You know how much it sucks to lose at home? Well I just love seeing the opponent's fans feel that way. You can see it on their face when you leave the stadium. It's great." - Matt Bradbury, Olathe senior Bradbury watched the Jayhawks defeat Virginia Tech, 24-21, at the Orange Bowl in Miami last January. He also attended the KU-K-State football game last year. Database offers info on auto deaths NATION ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — The government unveiled a new public database Wednesday that will enable consumers to look up the number of alleged deaths, injuries and cases of property damage involving passenger vehicles. Consumer groups have sought the information, which was part of legislation passed by Congress after the massive recall of Firestone tires in 2000. The data was released because of a ruling by a federal appeals court in July that barred the government from withholding key data reported by manufacturers. Some data was allowed to remain confidential, including warranty claims and field reports submitted by the manufac in 2000. The The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database provides information from 21 automakers. It includes alleged deaths, injuries and cases of property damage. turer. law required manufacturers to provide data on numerous safety complaints and was devised to help the government quickly detect potential problems. The so-called "early warning" The data, which goes back to 2003, is reported to the National H i g h w a y Traffic Safety Administration by automakers, tire makers, motorcycle companies and child seat manufacturers on a quarterly basis. The public database now provides information from 21 automakers. During the first three months of 2008, the most recent data available. General Motors Corp. reported receiving complaints of 52 deaths and 610 injuries, according to an analysis by The Associated Press, Ford Motor Co. said it had received reports of 40 deaths and 340 injuries and Chrysler LLC reported receiving complaints of 23 deaths and 149 injuries during the span. In the same period, Toyota Motor Corp. advised NHTSA of 8 deaths and 106 injuries, Nissan Motor Corp. said it had allegations of 7 deaths and 34 injuries and Honda Motor Co.reported 3 deaths and 22 injuries. Wade Newton, a spokesman for the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, cautioned that the data often includes unsubstantiated claims and could not be used to confirm a safety problem. He said a company with a large global presence reports data from foreign countries in addition to the United States and a manufacturer's size and vehicle sales would play a large role in the data set. Consumer groups said it would be useful information to car buyers. Joan Claybrook, president of Public Citizen, a consumer watchdog group that sued to have the data made available, called it a "smashing success for consumers." She recommended that owners and car shoppers use the database to learn more about specific vehicles. ATTENTION: WE NEED YOU. If you are in the Schools of Human/Family Development, Social Welfare, Special Education, Psychology or Sociology! ASSOCIATED PRESS Brain Experience, Build your Resume. CLO is searching for caring, energetic people to teach daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities. Be apart of a growing team, make a meaningful difference, and gain incredible experience. Build Experience, Build your Resume. growing more complex and more urgent, President Bush's senior defense advisers say. "Frankly, we are running out of time" Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the ✓ Starting pay $10.00 an hour ✓ Must be 18 or older Akiko Yamazaki, Bhd. Services ASSOCIATED PRESS MIKE MULLEN Chairman of Joint Chiefs of staff Walk-in applicants are welcome on the spot interviews available. House apply in: 2125 Wallace St. Lawrence, KS 66041 "I'm not convinced we're winning in Afghanistan. I'm convinced we can." War proves to be complex; U.S. 'running out of time' AFGHANISTAN 102 NHTSA said they had been using the data since December 2003 as a supplement to the estimated 40,000 consumer complaints they receive each year. Through the end of August, NHTSA said it had used the early warning data in 84 defect investigations, which can sometimes lead to vehicle recalls. An Italian soldier with the Nato-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) stands guard after a suicide car bomb attack on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan. No troops or civilians were killed, a provincial police chief said. WASHINGTON — Even with American troops headed soon from an increasingly quiet Iraq to a more turbulent Afghanistan, defeating extremists in Afghanistan is U. S.commandersinAfghanistan say they need another 10,000 troops — about three times as Looking to VOLUNTEER or for other employment opportunities? Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday, referring to the international effort to stabilize Afghanistan. "I'm not convinced we're winning in Afghanistan," said Mullen, adding quickly, "I'm convinced we can." icant territory within the country; however they are trying to reassert themselves ... and they will not be successful" What is needed, he said, is better Afghan governance, more foreign investment, a viable alternative to poppy farming, greater cooperation with Pakistan and more U.S. nonmilitary assistance. Mullen and Defense Secretary Robert Gates, testifying together one day after President Bush announced that one Marine battalion and one Army brigade would be shifted from Iraq to Afghanistan this fall and winter, both stressed the futility of relying too much on military power in Afghanistan. CLO COMMUNITY LIVING OPPORTUNITIES "We cannot kill our way to victory," Mullen said. "As in Iraq, until the insurgency is deprived of safe havens, insecurity and violence will persist," Gates said. He was alluding, at least in part, to the effect of having eliminated Iraq's Anbar province as a haven for Sunni Arab insurgents — a key to recent overall security improvements in Iraq. Gates said the insurgency in Afghanistan has gained "greater ambition, sophistication and coordination" since 2006, and he underlined the importance of denying them have in neighboring Pakistan. Mullen, who has visited Pakistan frequently since he became Joint Chiefs chairman last fall, made a similar point. Gates did not address the issue of whether U.S. forces are winning, but after the hearing his press secretary, Geoff Morrell said Gates sees the conflict as an ill-fated attempt by the Taliban to overthrow the government. "Until we work more closely with the Pakistani government to eliminate the safe havens from which they operate, the enemy will only keep come," he said. "The secretary believes we won the war in Afghanistan back in 2001-2002 when we drove the Taliban from power," Morrell said. "They no longer run the country. They no longer control any signif- ernment must perform better. Check out our website, at www.elkhan.edu or call us at 785 865 6500 or x12. 70E He lauded the efforts of U.S. and allied troops to hunt down the Taliban and other insurgent forces and their progress in training and expanding the number of Afghan security forces. "But until those Afghan forces have the support of local leaders to improve security on their own, we will only be there as a crutch—and a temporary one at that," said the four-star admiral. The House committee hearing was remarkable in its lack of partisan debate over U.S. strategy in Meeting with Bush in the Oval Office on Wednesday, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani praised the president's military buildup, saying, "There is no inch of Iraqi land under the control of terrorists." Bush told Talabani — who recently had knee surgery and a shunt placed in an artery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. — that conditions remain difficult in Iraq, but security gains were allowing him to pull out troops. Iraq and for its sharp focus on what more can be done to stabilize Afghanistan, the launching pad for al-Qaida's terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. In response to those attacks, U.S. forces invaded Afghanistan in October 2001 and drove the Taliban out of power in a matter of weeks. The Iraq war began in March 2003 and has consumed vastly more U.S. military resources. "The Iraqis want there to be fewer U.S. troops," Bush said. "The United States wants there to be fewer U.S. troops. But both of us want to realize that vision based upon success." Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., the committee's chairman, applauded "the military's successes" in Iraq while also arguing that the Bush administration has failed to do all that is necessary in Afghanistan. "When will the conditions in Iraq be good enough, and when will the conditions in Afghanistan have deteriorated enough to warrant the re-prioritization of focus and resources that's required to ensure the long-term success of the Afghanistan mission?" Skelton asked in his opening statement. Neither Gates nor Mullen had a precise answer. Both made clear that Iraq will remain a priority, and Gates said he hoped the next U.S. administration takes a "cautious and flexible" approach to Iraq. "I would also urge our leaders to keep in mind that we should expect to be involved in Iraq for years to come, although in changing and increasingly limited ways," Gates said. Lawrence Electronic Recycling Event Saturday, September 13,2008 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Free State High School parking lot 4700 Overland Drive The City of Lawrence invites residents and small businesses to recycle old, unwanted electronic equipment. Electronic recycling will be provided by Asset Life/Cycle, LLC. A recycling fee applies for computer monitors ($5), televisions ($15) and optional onsite hard drive destruction ($5). Items accepted for recycling: Computer Monitors Desksets, Laptops, Keyboards, Other Peripherals, Printers, Copiers, Scanners, Telephones, Cell Phones, Pagers, Fax Machines, Televisions, VHS/DVD Drives, Hardware. RECYCLABLE Event Co-Sponsored by Hamm Waste Services HAMM City of Lawrence PUBLIC WORKS WASTE REDUCTION & RECYCLING 832-3030 www.LawrenceRecycles.org $1 Wells $1.75 Calls Celebrate Game Day ..only at The Hawk Thursday Friday Open 3 p.m. with free burgers & hot dogs Pep band playing before game at 7:05 p.m. Saturday 3. 50 double Skyy, Jim Beam & Captain Morgan drinks $2.00 Big Beers LAWRENCE Jayhawk CAFE LAWRENCE WWW.JAYHAWKCAFE.COM 1340 Ohio • 843-9273 --- THE UNIVERSITY OF DARRY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 NEWS 7A INTERNATIONAL Kim Jong-ll recovering after recent stroke The Korea Herald Reform wind al KEPCO Page 5 Lehman to announce turnaround plans Page 8 Seoul keeps eye on Kim's health North Korea’s No. 2 denies the leader is ill Is this the end of dictator Kim Jong-il less rate unchanged ends Lehman talks The Seoul government moderated day after that North Korean leader Kim Jong-il appeared to have serious health problems and began working on solutions to prepare for a possible eruption. Kim Jong-il is already certain that North Korea's National Defense Commission will prove in time with the establishment of Kim Jong-il's interparliamentary presidency a given basis if a stroke is not detected of seriousity. North Korean second-in-command says nation's leader has 'no problems' North Korea’s No.1 nomies the leader is ill The Social government yesterday said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Il supports its no.1 nominees against her at an assembly meeting, but has serious health problems and begins working on issues to prepare for it possible once less rate unchanged A's progress is stalled but a growth in investment and government budget has been more encouraging. RJ ends Lehman talks Hilary Marten, phone on Page 2, 4, 6 President Lee Ming-shuak tasked with coordinating the national economy with the provincial of Kim Jong Il had it appear that the president would announce aid on condition of immunity. BY HYUNG-JIN KIM ASSOCIATED PRESS SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea's Kim Jong-Il is on the road to recovery from a stroke and still in control of his isolated country's communist regime, South Korea suggested Wednesday, disputing reports that the leader is gravely ill. The North Korean leader was currently "not seen to be in a serious condition," the spokesman said in a statement after the meeting late Wednesday, citing the contents of the briefing. President Lee Myung-bak convened a meeting of top security ministers, who were briefed on intelligence that indicates Kim was recovering, said Lee Dong-kwan, the president's chief spokesman. Earlier, South Korea's spy agency told a closed door meeting of lawmakers it had intelligence showing the 66-year-old Kim's condition had much improved, an agency official said on condition of anonymity, citing official policy. Is this the end of dictator Kim Jong-il WASHINGTON - AP Nam Hyeon-suk, the former leader of North Korea, died on Saturday in a private residence in Seoul. The North Korean government has declined to release his death report. Park albumin from a small petri dish in a laboratory built for his stay in Pyongyang briefly was kept there by the North Korean army, said Mr. Park. The army had been building the DPRK's headquarters in Seoul since 1982 but it hasn't been opened yet. Mr. Park, who was born in 1940, died at his home in Seoul, according to news reports. He was 76 years old. The United Nations said that North Korea had been violating the UN peace treaties with South Korea over the past year. Representatives of the United Nations and the United States have visited North Korea to seek further details about Mr. Park's condition. A South Korean woman read about North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il in Seoul, South Korea. Wednesday, North Korea denied that Il is seriously ill, granting a foreign news outlet rare interviews with top officials who dismissed reports questioning Kim's health following his absence from a key ceremony. South Korea's optimistic view of Kim's health came as North Korea moved to try and dispel fears about his health after he failed to appear for a key national ceremony Tuesday. "There are no problems," Kim Yong Nam, Pyongyang's No. 2 leader and ceremonial head of state, told Japan's Kyodo News agency. Song II Ho, a senior North Korean diplomat, called reports of Kim's illness "worthless" and a "conspiracy plot," adding that Western media "have reported falsehoods before;" according to Kyodo's dispatch from Pyongyang, the North Korean capital. Despite the willingness of the North Korean officials to speak through a foreign news agency, their own state media apparatus remained mum on Kim's condition. ASSOCIATED PRESS South Korea's Yonhap news agency, citing lawmakers briefed by the spy agency, reported that Kim suffered a cerebral hemorrhage, but he remains conscious and "is able to control the situation." The report did not say when he suffered the stroke. South Koreas Chosun Ilbo newspaper reported Tuesday that Kim collapsed on Aug. 22. Intelligence agency officials said they could not confirm the Yonhap report. The spy agency also reported to lawmakers that Kim is in a "recoverable and manageable condition," and that the North is not in a "power vacuum," Yonhap said. Despite the reassurances, little was publicly known about Kim, whose health has been a focus of intense interest because his fate is believed to be closely tied to that of the totalitarian state. "If he had surgery, it means it's serious." Kim Jong-sung, a neurology professor at Seoul's Asan Medical Center, said regarding a cerebral hemorrhage. The condition can result in death, paralysis, difficulty in speaking and other disabilities, although if it is minor, recovery is possible without long-term affects. Surgery is generally only considered in the most serious cases, he said. "If it's cerebral aneurysm and surgery is done well and quickly, there can be recovery without any disabilities," he said. Still, the professor said that if North Korea's leader underwent surgery and has no paralysis, he could have suffered a cerebral aneurysm — a kind of cerebral hemorrhage that accounts for about 6 percent of all cases. Speculation that Kim Jong-Il may have become ill intensified after he missed a parade Tuesday commemorating the communist state's founding 60 years ago. That followed weeks of being absent from public view and rumors that foreign doctors were brought in to treat him. South Korea's president instructed his top security ministers and aides to "carefully and thoroughly" prepare for any possible situation that can occur regarding Kim's health, said Lee Dong-kwan, the presidential spokesman. Seoul's Defense Ministry said there had been no unusual North Korean military movement and the heavily armed border between the two sides remained quiet. Kim, who has been rumored to be in varying degrees of ill health for years, took over North Korea upon the death of his father in 1994. States since 2002 over its nuclear ambitions. The country carried out its first nuclear test in 2006, but agreed last year to disable its nuclear facilities in exchange for economic aid and political concessions. POLITICS Franken battles for Senate seat in Minn. BY BRIAN BAKST ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. PAUL, Minn. — With a pair of easy primary victories behind them, comedian-turned-politician Al Franken and Sen. Norm Coleman wasted no time diving into the homestretch of their already long-running Minnesota Senate battle. Franken, a former "Saturday Night Live" star who put a talk radio career on hold to try his hand at politics, sealed the Democratic nomination in a seven-way primary. Coleman, the incumbent, trounced his only Republican opponent. The race was the highest profile among primary elections held Tuesday in seven states and the District of Columbia. For Franken and Coleman, the primaries were mere pitstops. Both have spent millions of dollars on hard-hitting ads and stockpiled millions more for the next eight weeks. While Coleman tended to Senate business in Washington, Franken planned a news conference Wednesday in St. Paul to set his tone for the general election. "We're going to focus every day and the next 56 days on the issues in this race, and on why I'm running: To change the way Washington works," Franken said. Coleman said he wouldn't be outhustled, noting his yearly treks through all 87 state counties since winning the seat in 2002. One potential wild card: Dean Barkley, the Independence Party nominee hoping to regain the seat he held briefly in 2002 as then-Gov. Jesse Ventura's appointee to finish the late Paul Wellstone's term. "In the end it's the grass-roots efforts that win these things," Coleman said. "People are going to be so tired of the TV ads." Barkley topped six primary opponents Tuesday. Voters in New York also picked candidates for congressional races. In the Buffalo area, environmental lawyer Alice Kryzan won an upset in a heated Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Tom Reynolds, a one-time GOP power broker. Krynan beat Iraq war veteran Jon Powers and millionaire Jack Davis, who received much more attention as they savaged each other. A former star from MTV's "Real World" lost his bid to unseat a longtime Brooklyn congressman, Rep. Edolphus Towns. The 13-term Democratic incumbent defeated Kevin Powell, a community activist who appeared in the first season of the reality show. Voters on Staten Island chose candidates to replace Republican Rep. Vito Fossella, who stepped — In New Hampshire's closely watched Senate race, Republican Sen. John Sununu and former Democratic Gov. Jeanne Shaheen easily won their primaries and resumed focus on their hard-fought rematch of 2002. Popular Democratic Gov. John Lynch easily defeated a retired teacher to seek a third two-year term. aside after a drunken driving arrest led to revelations that hed fathered a child with a woman who was not his wife. City Councilman Michael McMahon won the Democratic primary, while former state assemblyman Bob Stranieri prevailed among Republicans. New Hampshire's two House Primaries were also held in New Hampshire, Vermont, Delaware, Wisconsin, Rhode Island and the District of Columbia. 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The 18-year-old Winch won CMA's Horizon award for upcoming acts last year. Swift nominated for CMA BY JOHN GEROME Associated Press NASHVILLE — Kenny Chesney, the Country Music Association's reigning entertainer of the year, dominated the CMA Award nominations on Wednesday with seven, including album of the year. edly when her name was read as a nominee for female vocalist of the year, a category that included Alison Krauss, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride and Underwood, who won the award the past two years. "There is nothing more rewarding than to be recognized by your peers and to know your fans are enjoying the same ride," she said. Chesney was also nominated for entertainer of the year again, a category he has won for the past two years. Other nominees for the award included Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, George Strait and Sugarland. Strait and Sugarland each received five nominations, including single of the year — Strait for "I Saw God Today" and Sugarland Underwood's "Carnival Ride," Chesney's "Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates," and Jackson's "Good Time" were nominated for album of the year along with Strait's "Troubadour" and Brooks & Dunn's "Cowboy Town." for "Stav." Underwood said she always hopes the music she records will touch people's lives. Other multiple nominees included Paisley, Urban, Carrie Underwood and Alan Jackson. Nominees for male vocalist included Chesney, Jackson, Strait, Urban and Paisley, last year's winner. "I can't believe it!" Swift said. "I'm having a really good morning." Other CMA nominees included Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts, who were on hand to reveal some of the nominees during a live announcement on Wednesday's ABC's "Good Morning America" in New York. The 18-year-old Swift, who last year won CMA's Horizon award for upcoming acts, gigged excite 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 Your friends can assist you in achieving a goal that's a bit out of reach. Ask for ideas and sug- gestions and maybe a boost. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 Find ways to keep your money safer, therefore making your future more secure. Ask a well- off, trustworthy person to help with investment plans. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today is an 8 Good news! Something you hoped would happen does. Your enthusiasm's renewed. Action you took made a big difference. Congratulations. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a 6 Ah, where to get the money? You're on a fixed income. No, wait. You're not! You can earn more. Stop worrying and get on it. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 7 Follow a person who shares your vision for the future. Make sure you know who that is, however. Don't fall for a scam. 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O V E N C A P I D E S D E L I A D O D I R E D I S C A R D S E S N E S L E E P T R A C E D L E W D E L L L A D Y H U E D O W L I I I D I S C D S E A E M S A N K H B E E P C A N Y O R E S P O N G E O A T H S L E V I D I S C R E E T U S E S G N U D A M E M O R E E K E L S O P 58 Mined-over matter DOWN 1 Basilica section 2 Consider 3 Uninteresting 4 Long-necked lutes 5 Soldier's footwear 6 Carte lead-in 7 Mogul Griffin 8 Kin of “aloha” 9 Tepid 10 Settled down 11 Prohibits 19 Smallest st. 21 Blood-group letters 24 Vacation-ing 25 Lawyers' org. 26 Man-powered transport 28 Calendar abbr. 29 Annie's song? 30 Pinch 31 ABBA song 36 Traffic problems 37 Make up your mind 38 The monk in“The Da Vinci Code” was one 31 Lindbergh book 42 Downy neckwear 43 Relaxation 44 Dance lesson 46 — friendly 47 Berg portion 48 Marshy areas 51 Time of Solution time: 25 mins. O V E N C A P I D E S D F L I A D O D I R E D I S C A R D S E S N E S L E E P T R A C E D L E W D E L L L A D Y H U E D O W L I I I D I S C O S E A E M S A N K H B E E P C A N Y O R E S P O N G E O A T H S L E V I D I S C R E E T U S E S G N U D A M E M O R E E K E S L O P Yesterday's answer 9-11 COURTS 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 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 59 9-11 CRYPTOQUIP PN B SFWLKR FN FTR-NPKKRZ XJBNQX SFMURTORZ, ZF CFW XWLLFXR CFW'Z JBUR B YRRQPMO FN QJR YPMRX? Yesterday's Cryptoquip: POPULAR BROADWAY MUSICAL ABOUT A FRIGHTFUL FROG WHO BECAME A DEMON BARBER; "SWEENEY TOAD." Raffaello Follieri (foh-lee Hathaway's ex admits to posing as Vatican rep NEW YORK — A smooth-talking Italian businessman who dated actress Anne Hathaway and claimed to have friends in high places at the Vatican has pleaded guilty in a Manhattan real estate fraud case. AYR-ee), agreed Wednesday to serve more than four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to wire fraud, money laudering and conspiracy. Prosecutors have said the 30-year-old Follieri posed as the Vatican's representative to the U.S., telling investors that the Roman Catholic church would sell him property at a steep discount. Authorities said he took their money and spent up to 56 million — much of it on his jet-set lifestyle. Associated Press LIBERTY MALL accessibility info 644 Mass. 748-1912 (788) 749-1972 HAMLET 2 (B) 7:00 9:30 BRIDESHEAD REVISITED (P1313) 4:15 ONLY students $6.00 WE SALUTE YOU SPORTS DOME APPAREL WEARER! Purchase a hat or T-shirt and you could win free apparel! 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Grosseclose claimed these students would not have been admitted had they not mentioned their race in their personal essays and wanted access to 1,000 of the essays so he could statistically analyze them. After UCLA rejected his request on privacy grounds, Grosseclose resigned. Black students compose only 5 percent of UCLA's class According to an Associated Press article from Aug. 31, "Grosseclose said he supports offering pref erences to recruit and admit more black students." But even if Groseclose intended his request to review applications for suspected bias and eventual resignation to be a critique of the selection process, the ramifications of his shortsightedness are inexcusable. By the time Groseclose had resigned, the damage had already been done, and it did not matter that he did not have any facts to support his hunch. That hunch had already become a big story in the media and had brought question in the minds of the 235 black freshmen that will start school at UCLA whether they really earned that right. Worse still, Groseclose provoked public skepticism about the legitimacy of an entire demographic of students at the university. OUR VIEW Grosseclose should have had the sense to foresee these consequences and plan his actions more carefully, especially if he is concerned with minority students, but UCLA should also have had more foresight to know a subject as close to a person's identity as race would find its way into personal essays. Lisa Pinamonti Kress, the director of the Office of Admissions and Scholarships at the University of Kansas, said the Kansas Board of Regents, like the state of California, prohibited public universities in Kansas from considering race as a factor for admissions, but that the University had avoided the controversy UCLA was experiencing by UCLA's biggest mistake was keeping the admissions essays personal when Proposition 209, which prohibits affirmative action, went into effect. Its second-biggest mistake, though, was hiring a professor to an admissions committee who would thoughtlessly diminish the value of admittance for 235 freshmen by publicly scrutinizing the problems these essays created. Discussing affirmative action is important, but when doing so we must always take into consideration the lives that may be affected by it. In this case, words do matter. not requiring a personal essay from its applicants. LETTER TO THE EDITOR The editorial board KU Illustration by Catherine Coquillette I'll admit it; I was raised as a Kansas State fan. Some of my best childhood memories were going to K-State football games with my father, and this was back when K-State was one of the best teams in the country. Based on this, I have to be honest. K-State has better fans than KU (at least in football). Jayhawk fans should abandon offensive chant KU is now an elite football program, one of the best in the country, and I think it's time for us to get rid of the childish kickoff chant. This kind of behavior might have been okay back in 2005, when KU was just another program at the bottom of the Big 12 North, but now, we're better than that. You don't see fans at top football schools like USC, Ohio State or Nebraska saying things like that. Take Nebraska fans. They don't yet profanity as an entire section or do anything like that. They actually clap for both teams as they leave the field. While I'm not expecting us to do that, I do hope that we can at least lose the chant. I was watching the game this weekend on FSN, and the chant was clearly audible for the entire nation to hear. I would rather KU develop a reputation for its football play than for its fans stupid behavior. Remember how childish K-State fans were during the KU-K-State basketball game in Manhattan last year? We are now a top-notch football program, and I think it's time for us to act like that, because I would hope that we are better than Kansas State. Dan Holmes is an Olathe senior HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Send letters to opinion@kansan.com. Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. LETTER GUIDELINES Length: 300-400 words The submission should include the author's name, phone number, grade, hometown. Length: 300-400 words CONTACT US Matt Erickson, editor 864-4810 or merickson@kansan.com Mark Dent, managing editor 1100 or mdent@kansan.com Matt Erickson, editor Kelsey Hayes, managing editor 864-4810 or khayes@kansan.com Dani Hurst* managing editor 864-4810 or dhurst@kansan.com Lauren Keith, opinion editor 864-4924 or keith@kansan.com Patrick De Oliveira, associate opinion editor 864-4924 or pdeoliveira@kansan.com Jordan Herrmann, business manager 864-4358 or jherrmann@kansan.com Toni Bergquist, sales manager 864-4477 or rbergquist@kansan.com Macolm Gibson, general manager and news adviser THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansan Editorial Board are Alex Doherty, Jenny Hartz, Lauren Keith, Patrick Odeyra, Davie Raye, Ian Stanford Jon Schitt, sales and marketing adviser 864-7666 or jschitt@kansan.com THE EDITORIAL BOARD 864-7667 or mgibson@kansan.com And on the 8th day God decreed... LET THERE BE PLASTIC SURGERY SO THOU CAN ALTER MY WORK WILLY NILLY-ITH! Tyler Doehring Plastic surgeries just not worth the health risks Femme Fire CAITLIN THORNBURGH We live in a society that has figured out how to insert new breasts through your bellybutton. Last year, more than 240,000 people received brand new eyelids. A plastic surgeon wrote a book for kids ages 4 to 7 called "My Beautiful Mommy," which features a bandaged Barbie doll-type mother who is "even more" beautiful than before (after her nose job, tummy tuck and hinted-at boob job). Celebrities get Botox injections in their armpits so they don't sweat as much. Plastic surgery has become the popular elective epidemic that has replaced sending your assistant to Walgreens to get some damn deodorant. Why are we obsessed with cosmetic surgery, and why is it more than 90 percent women who get these surgeries? Bringing up the subject to a group of women in their 20s generally gets a couple of different responses. They immediately say what they would get done if they had the chance. I had other friends say, "I want to get rid of this" and then grab the skin under their neck, pinch their belly fat or slap their butt. Those who don't want to get rid of anything say, "I want more of this," followed by pushing their breasts together or puckering their lips. Women I've talked to of my mother's generation tend to respond by tightening the skin on their face, signifying their desire to get rid of wrinkles. Women also said they just want their clothes to fit. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 11.7 million cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures were performed in the United States in 2007. Of this incredible number botox was the most popular non-surgical procedure at 2,775,176. The highest numbers in surgical procedures were liposuction and breast augmentation. A total of 8,395,851,754 dollars was spent just last year on cosmetic surgeries. Possibly one of the scariest statistics is that 205,119 of these surgeries are performed on children under the age of 18. "Wonder bras just don't work. I'll feel better about myself. Everyone always thinks I'm doing it for guys or to make people look at me. It has nothing to do with what other people think, because I've never gotten any complaints," said Erin Dunlap, junior from Overland Park. This desire to inject, suck out, smooth down and cut off is wrong. Women should not have to feel like their bodies are inadequate or in some way less than those of other women. Have you ever hear the expression "you're beautiful just the way you are" and thought well that's a load of crap? Me too. The majority of people at some point in their lives have had self-esteem issues but going through painful and often dangerous procedures to change your appearance is not the healthy solution. I'm not talking about people who are opting for surgeries because of medical reasons, cancer, fire, disfiguration, or another extenuating circumstance. If you do not need new breasts it is not worth the risk. A list of possible risks just looking at breast augmentation states it is not "exhaustive" which means there are more they chose not to list. The ones listed do include deflation, permanent numbness, nipple numbness, heavy scarring, hematoma, bleeding, asymmetry (which means your boobs are lopsided), implant leak, interference with mammography (so if you do have breast cancer its harder to tell), rippling (think waterbed), rupture of the implant (so no more dodge ball), sloshing (yes it really says that) and symmastia, which means your breasts merge into one mass (think how much harder it would be to go bra shopping). The list continues. You can have your bellybutton removed, your vagina reconstructed, and you can get a medical loan of up to 25,000 dollars to do this. I applaud technology and science for giving us a way to treat and help victims of trauma, but in the case of elective cosmetic surgery science has gone too far. No matter what magazines and music videos are saying I think your eyelids, butt, breasts, armpits, smile lines, ears, stomach, nose, lips and calves look fine the way they are. Thornbrugh is a Lenexa senior in journalism. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Palin's theological certainty endorses irrational proposals National Public Radio has reported a series of thought-provoking and disturbing facts about Gov. Sarah Palin: 1) During her tenure as governor of Alaska, she as a parent objected to certain books being available in her children's libraries. She went first to the school board, then to the libraries, to try to have the books pulled off the shelves. When that did not happen, she tried as governor to have the librarians in question fired. 2) Although it is not one of her "governing priorities," Palin is a creationist and supports the deemphasis of evolution in state standards for science classes. To this, I would add that in evangelical circles, especially Pentecostal circles (Palin's family is Pentecostal), the Bible can be used to argue for a whole host of propositions that cannot be derived from the reason we use to negotiate the everyday world. 3) Despite Bristol Palin being pregnant, Palin supports the teaching of abstinence-only sexual education in health classes. 1) Palin believes that it is acceptable for a government to actively censor books. This is so, despite the fact that the First Amendment expressly bans Congress abridging the freedom of the press. believes that the consequences of creationism express scientifically true statements — consequences like "abortions cause breast cancer" or "the earth might be getting warmer, but it has nothing to do with human activity." Consider the claim about abortions: Scientific studies have shown no possible link between having an abortion and any type of cancer. The purpose of this claim is to express a thinly veiled theological threat against women (since God is pro-life. He will condemn women who have abortions to hell by giving them cancer). These four propositions concern me in the following ways: 2) Being a creationist, Palin ASSOCIATE PRESS 3) Studies show that knowledge about contraception helps prevent unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Studies also show that among teens who have heard only abstinence-only education, the rate of pregnancy is almost as high as in underdeveloped countries. But Palin supports abstinence-only sexual education. PRESIDENTS 4) Leviticus 18:22 declares that it is an abomination unto the Lord for a man to lie with another man. Therefore, "End of debate: homosexuality is sinful." But Leviticus 25:44 reads, "You may purchase male and female slaves from the nations around you." So is it acceptable for me to purchase Steven Harper, the Canadian prime minister, to be my valet, and what is an appropriate bond price to do so? If you don't think these propositions entail a contradiction, I encourage you to endorse the McCain-Palin ticket. I am sick and tired of theological certainty being a required principle of governance for the presidency. It worries me that, if one presses a believer in certainty on these or similar issues, they themselves believe that God encourages and endorses their irrationality. All I see is a reason not to take their beliefs seriously. Therefore, even though I am a registered Republican, I will not and cannot vote for McCain-Palin. I encourage you to do the same. Nathan Roser is a DeSoto graduate student in philosophy. FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. Is it really that hard to use your blinker? --- every day. Does anyone remember that really hot bus driver from last semester? More importantly, does anyone know where he lives? I miss Hot Bus Driver. I want him to come back so I can look at him, he gave me a reason to go to class and ride the bus --- --- Joan Rivers' smile on the QVC commercial reminds me a lot of Heath Ledger's really creepy smile as the Joker. Last spring, I was quoted as saying my boyfriend is incredible between the sheets in the Jayplay. I would just like to say that he is even better now than I thought he was then. --- I have one word for you: chagaggagugmanchug- gagughabunamagog. --- German soap operas are so much better than American soap operas, even if I don't know what they're saying. --miss it --miss it Shaving my legs in the dorm showers is impossible not to mention painful. --miss it Awesome. Glad to see there's a part of the newspaper reserved for relationship moping and three-year-old Internet jokes. There is a lot of depressing shit in FFA lately! --miss it I'm going to be mad if you choose the slutty freshman over me. --miss it Facebook is going to be the reason my roommate and I fail out of college. We suck. --- My roommate has to wake up for Air Force ROTC at 5:30 a.m. Every time I hear him leave I laugh. I hope he reads --- --miss it I'm from out of state and thought we would be having at least a couple more weeks of summer weather. I AM FREEZING Seriously KUPD, $130 for rolling through a stop sign at 5 miles per hour. On a BIKE!!! --miss it I lost the game. --- Today I noticed two guys kiss before departing for class and then they looked back at each other. Seriously, it was the sweetest thing I've seen in weeks. Thank you for reminding me about mutual love; I --- @KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. 10A NEWS --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 SUA Project Runway contest open PETER C. WOLFF ASSOCIATED PRESS Students can still submit work to design competition Fashion designer Christian Siriano, winner of Bravo's latest "Project Runway" competition, appears onstage during a taping of MTV's "Total Request Live" at the MTM Times Square Studios in New York. Siriano will judge the final score of SUA's Project Runway competition. BY KELCI SHIPLEY kshipley@kansan.com The University of Kansas doesn't have a fashion design program, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have its fair share of fierce designers. Student Union Activities is planning its third annual Project Runway competition to determine who is in - and who is out. The preliminary challenge began Sept. 2, but the deadline for this stage is 5 p.m. Sept. 29. Grace Sha, cultural arts coordinator for SUA, said designers were still encouraged to apply. Preliminary round contestants must construct their garments using only brown paper bags from Dillons grocery store. This year, the celebrity guest judge will be Christian Siriano, the winner and fan favorite of Bravo's season four of "Project Runway." Siriano will help judge contestants in the competition's finale. "He's fantastic," said Julian Rivera, Lenexa senior and designer in the running. "I always agree with him but it's a little different when he's judging you." Siriano was known for his catty commentary and fierce fashion while on the show. Michelle Compton, student development advisor for SUA, said she thought Siriano would "be a wonderful speaker and entertaining judge." Rivera is working with long-time friend Mollee March, also a Lenexa senior, for this year's competition. "Mollee and I have been making clothes and costumes for three or four years and we're very excited about working together," he said. Aside from making it to the finale, Rivera said their main concern was making their paper-bag dress dramatic enough to stand out from other contestants' garments. "It has to be wearable but eyecatching" he said. Rivera said working with the quirky assigned material was challenging. "It's been easier to sew than I thought, but the problem is the movement of the garment," he said. "You have to find the key elements of the bag and retain its structure." SUA's cultural arts committee will judge the competition's preliminary and final rounds. In the past, only individual designers were allowed to participate, but Michelle Compton, student development advisor for SUA, said organizers decided to allow partnerships. "One person can design while the other sews, that way they don't have to tap into something they're not comfortable with," Compton said. Rivera said he was excited to collaborate with and get help from long-time friend March. "She knows how things are supposed to fit and what's flattering on a woman's body," he said. The finale will take place at 7 p. m. Nov. 11 in the Kansas Union Ballroom, giving designers a little over a month to complete the challenges. Judges will base their decisions on the categories of execution, difficulty, creativity and aesthetic design, according to the event's preliminary rules. Sha said organizers were excited for the competition and hoped for increased success over last year's competition. "We want students to participate and have fun," Sha said. "Ultimately it's a good time, and a good experience that provides challenge and entertainment." Organizers said if students had ever dreamed about showing a collection in the white tents of Bryant Park on the real "Project Runway," SUA's Project Runway might be a launching pad. Just grab an application, a few brown paper bags, and make it work. - Edited by Brenna Hawley NATION Investment bank reports $4 billion loss Third-quarter losses draw criticism for Lehman Bros. CEO EHMAN BROTHERS NEW YORK new balance EHMAN BROTHERS BY JOE BEL BRUNO ASSOCIATED PRESS "This is agonizing for share- holders," said Mark Williams, *Pedestrians walk past Lehman Brothers headquarters on Wednesday in New York. Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., the nation's fourth-largest investment bank, has had its shares fall more than 80 percent this year as investors lost confidence amid mounting losses.* For investors, the strategy Fuld presented seemed long on hope, short on details and raised questions about timing and execution, analysts said. Investors had hoped to see a solid plan in place to offset nearly $6.5 billion of losses during the past two quarters. ASSOCIATED PRESS Fuld, the longest serving CEO on Wall Street, also said the firm would examine all other options including a sale of the company he joined right out of college. Finding a buyer might preempt any hostile takeovers now that Lehman's stock has plunged from $67.73 a year ago to $7.25 Wednesday, giving it a shrunken market capitalization of $7.6 billion. "If anybody came with an attractive proposition that was compelling for shareholder value, it would be brought to the board, discussed with the board, and evaluated." Fuld said on a conference call. "We remain committed to examining all strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value." NEW YORK — Lehman Brothers put itself on the block Wednesday as part of a last-ditch effort to rescue the investment bank from bad bets on real estate-related holdings that have already laid low other storied Wall Street firms. REMEMBER THE MOMENT The 158-year-old company's chief executive Dick Fuld, known as "the gorilla" for his bloody-minded approach to investment banking, outlined a plan to sell off Lehman's well-respected investment management unit and spin off its commercial real estate assets after it reported an almost $4 billion third-quarter loss. Your source for The University Daily Kansan memorabilia and merchandise. T-shirts, posters, special sections, and much more all available online at kansansales.com KANSANSALES.COM 34 00 KANSAS 35 2007 CHAMPIONS! 47 6 30 MED a professor of finance at Boston University School of Management. "Fuld was supposed to have a war room started in March, when Bear Stearns nearly collapsed, to solve these problems, and at this point he has failed miserably." The nation's fourth-largest investment bank plans to sell a 55 percent stake in its investment management division, which includes its prized Neuberger Berman asset management unit. Lehman said it is in advanced talks with several bidders, but refused to give a timeline about when a deal would take place. Investors were discouraged that no buyer had been named. Lehman began pitching a deal to private-equity firms two months ago. Analysts believe the sale could fetch about $3 billion. Further, the firm is also taking a big bet that a spin-off of its commercial real estate assets will get a strong market reception in early 2009. The new entity will be called Real Estate Investments Global, and will be run by an independent management. Williams believes that Fuld now has a limited amount of time, perhaps until Monday, to unveil a bona fide deal or run the risk of shares tumbling even further. And, he said, that could lead to a worst case scenario where rumors about the company cause anxious trading partners to pull business — a scenario that felled Bear Stearns six months ago. Wall Street Compounding anxiety is that Lehman, unlike smaller rival Bear Stearns, might not be able to count on a lifeline from the government. Any Fed intervention on behalf of Lehman would heighten concerns about the central bank's role in encouraging so-called "moral hazard," where financial firms would be inclined to take extra risks because they believe the government will bail them out of their messes. Global banks have lost more than $300 billion from write-downs since the housing slump evolved into a full-blown credit crunch. Many on Wall Street believe another major bank failure is probable. remains skittish about financial stocks since a run on Bear Stearns caused the U.S. government to orchestrate its sale to JPMorgan Chase & Co. in March. Lehman, the biggest U.S. underwriter of mortgage-backed securities, was automatically scrutinized. Unlike Bear Stearns, though, Lehman Brothers has access to funds from the Federal Reserve through the central bank's discount window. The government has permitted investment banks to borrow money to cover short-term needs, an ability that only commercial banks had in the past. The borrowing could buy Lehman some time while it works out its restructuring. "Every other major Wall Street bank was trying to duplicate the Lehman model that Fuld created. He is extremely wellliked and respected inside and outside the firm." BRAD HINTZ Financial analyst Fuld also is one of the most respected and popular bankers on Wall Street. He led his firm back from major capital shortages during the financial crisis in 1998. Analysts said he inspires confidence that he can reinvent the bank despite one of the worst economic climates since the Depression. "Every other major Wall Street bank was trying to duplicate the Leman model that Fuld created," said Brad Hintz, an analyst with Sanford C. Bernstein and a former Leman chief financial officer."He is extremely well-liked and respected inside and outside the firm." The uncertainty showed up Tuesday in the cost for insuring Lehman's debt against default. The insurance, known as credit default swaps, rose to 6.10 percentage points from 4.75 percentage points Arrayed against the plan: the current financial crisis shows no sign of ending soon, credit conditions remain tight and big acquisitions are rare. Big institutional investors — like state-owned sovereign wealth funds and private-equity firms — aren't as willing to make major investments. after Lehman rolled out its strategy. Those insurance costs are now greater than those of Bear Stearns shortly before was rescued by a Federal Reserve-backed plan in March. Leh man shares, which shed 54 cents to $7.25 Wednesday, tumbled another 6.9 percent in after-hours trading. The contagion spread to other financial companies. Washington Mutual Inc. plunged 74 cents, or 22.4 percent, to $2.56 after setting a multiyear low of $2.30 earlier. WaMu, among the banks hit hardest by the housing mess, has seen the value of its shares plunge 76 percent this year, as it battles rising mortgage delinquencies and defaults. Shares of Citigroup Inc., JPMorgan, Bank of America Corp., and Wachiovia Corp. also fell. Lehman Brothers' current crisis came to a head on Tuesday when its shares plunged almost 50 percent after reports that the head of South Korea's financial regulator said talks about a possible investment had ended. Fuld had been in negotiations with state-owned Korean Development Bank for several weeks about a capital infusion. Analysts have speculated that Fuld was overvaluing the firm. On the conference call, Fuld blamed rumors and speculation for hurting the stock price. He also confidently predicted employees will hang in there: "We've been through adversity before," he said. --- NSAN 2008 SS SPORTS GOLF TEAM FINDS SUCCESS IN MEET THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN The men's golf team turned in a third-place finish at Nebraska. GOLF | 4B WWW.KANSAN.COM SPIKES HOPES TO REPLACE COLLINS SPECIAL PROTECTION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 The redshirt freshman looks to make a statement on the offensive line. FOOTBALL | 4B FOOTBALL PAGE 1B Rival coaches share common roots BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com Mark Mangino, Bob Stoops and Jim Leavitt walk into a room. It's not a joke, just the roots of three future head coaches growing at the same time in the same place. All three spent early portions of their careers as assistant coaches at Kansas State under now-retired coach Bill Snyder. During 16 years in Manhattan, Snyder's Wildcats played in 11 straight bowl games thanks in large part to the best assistant coaching staff this side of Hayden Fry. After all, Snyder was once an offensive coordinator for Fry's Iowa Hawkeyes, so of course he understood the importance of piecing together a first-rate staff. Five current D-I coaches served under Snyder in his time as a Wildcat. His coaching legacy has spread across the country, from Bob Stoops at Arizona to Leavitt at South Florida, and several places in between. On Friday, two of those former coaching mates will face off for the second time in two years. Mangino and Leavitt don't talk every day — college coaches don't exactly have a lot of free time — but Mangino said he still had a bond with his fellow assistant coaches. "Any time you have a relationship or friendship with somebody that you worked with somewhere, you want those guys to do well," he said. "Late in the evenings, when we get home after our game, you look at the scroll at the bottom of the television and check out all your friend's scores." Mangino has said that Saturday was his day to reap the benefits of the week's hard work, and that included taking some time to sit down and watch a friend's game. "If you play an early game and they play a late game, you watch it," Mangino said. "And vice versa. If we're playing a late game and somebody that I worked with and have been in the trenches with are playing, I'll watch a little bit of it before I get into my pregame routine." Kansas' coach remembers Leavitt as an intense figure both on the practice field and in the film room. Not a lot has changed in that department, as Leavitt is often hoarse during media interviews from yelling at his team. In 1989, Fry gave Leavitt his first chance at coaching as a graduate assistant at Iowa. One year later he moved on to join Snyder's staff at Kansas State. He stayed there five years, four of those working side-by-side with Mangino, then left to start a football program at South Florida. Leavitt said he knew that his team in Tampa Bay wouldn't go anywhere if he didn't hire the right guys around him. "There are a lot of great coaches out there and they just need an opportunity" Leavitt said. "When they get an opportunity, if they're smart, they understand that they were part of a good staff earlier and they better assemble a good staff because it's so critical." Snyder laid out the perfect road map for building success at a downtrodden program, but Mangino said it was more important to learn how to write your own map than how to follow another one. "There are so many things that are different that you can't just say, 'OK, I'm going to run up and take this blueprint from this program and apply it here.'" Mangino said. "You've got to find your own way, you've got to understand what the hurdles are, where the challenges are, what the limitations are, and then design your program within those parameters." Mangino, Leavitt and Bob Stoops took notes during their time in Manhattan as each has turned around a struggling program — in Leavitt's case, a nonexistent one. While these coaching minds were being forged, Leavitt and Mangino said none of them had time to think about the future. "A lot of us were just a bunch of young guys, working hard trying to stay employed." Mangino said. "Nobody had time to sit back and think about, 'Well, maybe I'll be a head coach someday,' or 'When will that happen?' Heck, you're trying to win games, get a paycheck, take care of your family and just keep at it." Said Leavitt, "In those days, you don't know about that kind of thing. You just try to do what coach Snyder tells you to do and be on time." W N A So many programs have felt the effects of a coach from the Bill Snyder school of football, and in some cases that effect is a conference or national title. Success breeds success, and championships don't fall far from the coaching tree. College coaches don't generally like to look back, but Mangino said every now and then he liked to reflect on his early coaching years. "The way things have worked out," Mangino said. "It's been awesome for a lot of guys." Edited by Kelsey Hayes Graphic by Peter Soto Five current Division I football coaches have worked under former Kansas State coach Bill Snyder. Among these are Kansas coach Mark Mangino, South Florida coach Jim Leavitt and Arizona coach Bob Stoops. Mangino and Leavitt will meet Friday when Kansas plays South Florida. COMMENTARY Doing whatever it takes to win 5 BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR smontemayor@kansan.com Freshman forward Kortney Cliffton helped lead the University of Kansas to a 2-1 victory against Auburn on Aug. 31. Cliffon scored her first goal of the season against UAB Friday. She came to the University after a strong high school record at Andover High School in Wichita. I must begin by calling myself out on my penchant for calling EAST Carolina "Eastern Carolina" in Monday's column. I also had every intention to continue this newspaper's and my own crusade to criticize the Jayhawks running game heading into tomorrow's trip to No. 19 AP/No. 18 USA Today South Florida - the first test and real start of Kansas' season. What I actually meant was... ah forget it. It was a boneheaded mistake and not a very good start to sounding like a genius in my pick for a Jayhawks-Pirates BCS clash. But maybe Kansas can save my ass this week. I am banking on it. Instead I have just one wish from Mark Mangino's squad: score enough points however you can to put away the Bulls on national television. SEE FOOTBALL ON PAGE 4B SOCCER Freshman forward steps up after stellar high school career BY JAYSON JENKS jjenks@kansan.com Wearing a neon orange practice jersey, freshman Kortney Clifton receives a pass down the far side of the field, dribbles past a teammate-turned-defender and quickly rifles a shot. Goal. True, it may have simply been an end-of-practice scrimage, but the scene perfectly illustrates Clifton's growing offensive confidence. Jon Goerina/KANSAN "I feel more relaxed now that I finally got the ball in the back of the net," said Clifton, who is from Wichita. "I can just relax and play and have fun." That enhanced self-assurance has translated into on-field success. Clifton scored three goals in two games last weekend, pushing the Jayhawks record to 4-0. Clifton's first goal of the season — and of her career — did more than give the Jayhawks an early 2-1 lead against UAB; it shed any doubt as to whether Clifton could score at the D-I level. "As a forward, once you get that off your chest, it's kind of like 'I can just do whatever now,' coach Mark Francis said. 'I think that's how she's playing." Clifton's ability to score, though, comes as no surprise to Francis and his staff. It was a significant reason she was recruited and a significant reason she's seen so many minutes so early in her career. For proof, look at Clifton's achievements at Andover High School in Wichita. Her statistics are, well, freakish. She's the all-time leading career (256) and single-season (80) goal scorer in Kansas, was selected All-State four times, and her 77 goals as a sophomore led the nation. Let that soak in for a moment. Still, even with that lengthy list of accomplishments, Clitton needed time to adapt to the college game — the speed, skill level and intensity. "It wasn't as much pressure." Clifton said. "It wasn't as competitive and the speed of play wasn't as fast. Going in there was more relaxed and just for fun". Part of the adjustments dealt with the SEE SOCCER ON PAGE 4B 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 quote of the day "It isn't necessary to have relatives in Kansas City in order to be unhappy." — Groucho Marx fact of the dav Kansas City last hosted the Major League All-Star Game on July 24,1973. MLB.com trivia of the day Q: What team did the Kansas City Chiefs beat in their last playoff victory in 1993? A: The Houston Oilers, led by quarterback Warren Moon. A tough time for sports fans in Kansas City Kansas City really is a wonderful little city. There's something beautiful about little midwestern towns with world-class barbecue and fountains and those massive shuttlecocks out side of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Maybe you have to be from Kansas City to understand. Maybe outsiders don't understand why we think the Plaza is so elegant, or why we love it when the trains bring the food at Fritz's. Maybe they don't understand Royals' buck nights, or Stroud's fried chicken, or the pride we felt when Neil Smith or Derrick Thomas sacked John Elway. BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com But who cares. Because we do. And if you understand all that, then you'll know why the next two months are going to so tough for us Kansas Citians. The Royals are in the midst of their 13th losing season in the last 14 years. The Chiefs haven't won a playoff game since 1993, and our new state-of-the-art Sprint Center sits empty, save for a college basketball game and a Springsteen concert here and there. So what do we do? Nothing. We pretend it doesn't hurt when we see all these out-of-state students wearing their Cardinals, Cubs and White Sox jerseys around campus. We pretend it doesn't hurt when the bandwagon fans from Chicago talk about the Cubs playing the White Sox in the World Series. We pretend it doesn't hurt when the kids from St. Louis brag about the Cardinals 2006 World Series title. We pretend it doesn't hurt when they sneer at our Royals, laugh at our Chiefs and think Kansas City is no better than Omaha. They don't get it. They probably never will. As for me, I'm going to go walk around the Plaza, order a skyscraper from Winstead and pray to Buck O'Neil. Pray that the Cardinals lose every game. Pray that the Cubs fold. Pray that the White Sox choke. And if that doesn't work, I'm heading straight to the Grand Falloon. THURSDAY YOUTUBE SESH So you're really from Kansas City? Ever heard of the Heet Mob? They're KC finest MC's, and they created the greatest rap anthem in Kansas City history. Just type "Heet Mob" and "KC" into YouTube. Enjoy. DARNELL'S DAY Darnell Jackson did it again. Just when the vibes around the Kansas basketball program were reaching a record-low, Jackson reminded Kansas fans why Kansas basketball is so special. Jackson, who graduated last spring, signed a multi-year professional contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers last week. Jackson overcame a lot during his four years in Lawrence. Family tragedy, injuries, an NCAA suspension. It seemed like the bad news would never stop. But Jackson was always the consumate Jayhawk. He worked hard, he graduated and he was a gentleman. Congrats Darnell. Kansas' young team could learn a lot from you. THE MORNING BREW A break from class A boy is putting his feet on a bed. Rvan Waqqoner/KANSAN Michael Giarla, Overland Park junior, administers a body composition test to Jessica Blythe, Overland Park freshman, in front of Strong Hall on Wednesday afternoon as part of Student Health Services Wellness Fair. Giarla was volunteering at the event, and is also a member of KU Pre-Physical Therapy Club. KICK THE KANSAN Pick games. Beat the Kansan staff. Get your name in the paper. This week's games: 1. No. 13 Kansas at No. 19 South Florida (Predict Score) 2. No. 5 Ohio State at No. 1 USC 4. UCLA at No.18 BYU 3. No. 10 Wisconsin at No. 21 Fresno State 5. No. 16 Oregon at Purdue 6. Bowling Green at Boise State 7. Iowa State at Iowa 8. Stanford at Ico 9. Rice at Vanderbilt 10. Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech Name: E-mail: Year in school: Hometown: Rules: 1) Only KU students are eligible. 2) Give your name, m-mail year in school and hometown 1) Only KU students are eligible. 2) Give your name, e-mail, year in school and hometown. 3) Beat the best prognosticator at the Kansas and get your name in the 4) Beat all your peers and get your picture and picks in the paper next to paper 1) To break ties, pick the score of the designated game. Either submit your picks to KickTheKansanikkan.com or to the Kansan business office, located at the West side of Waste-First Fountain, which is between Wescow Hall and Wakefield Hall. Start with a handshake, end with a Job Engineering & Computer Science Career Fair Kansas Union Wednesday, Sept.17 noon-5 pm KU SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING The University of Kansas visit www.ecc.ku.edu for a list of employers THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THUR5DAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 SPORTS 3B --are off to a much better start this season than last year" GOLF Golfers turn in solid performances at Nebraska meet BY BRYAN WHEELER bwheeler@kansan.com The men's golf team started its season with a third-place finish in the Nebraska Fairway Club Invitational in Nebraska City, Neb. The tournament, which was held at Arbor Links Golf Club, was the site of the layhawks' best team finish since last year's Kansas Invitational. Sophomore Nate Barbee led the team with a two-round score of 143 and finished tied for a career-high fourth place. "I'm pleased with our start this year," said coach K Grove. "We Heavy rain and lightning delayed the scheduled 8 a.m. start or the tournament until 1 p.m. Monday. The tournament started with windy and cold weather and was shortened from 54 holes to 36. In the first round. Barbee ALEXANDRA HOLLINGTON Anson shot a 70, marking his fifth career round under par. Junior Walt Koelbel finished close behind in the top 10 with a score of 73 and placed tenth in the round. Overall, Kansas finished Monday with a team score of 294, just four strokes away from first place. "I thought a score of 300 would be a solid round today with the weather, so I am very pleased with our score," said Grove in a press release. Senior Andrew Storm and Barbee led the Jayhawks on Tuesday with second-round scores of 73. Storm's finish in the second round gave him a final score of 149, which tied him for 18th place. Koelbelfin- Making his debut for the Jayhawks, freshman Ian Anson, a native of Surrey, England, had a final score of 150, finished tied for 25th place. ished the second round with a 79 and finished tied for 34rd place. "I'm pretty happy with the result," Anson said. "I wasn't on top of my game, but considering it was my first tournament, I must say that I am rather pleased." Redshirt freshman Blake Giroux also made his debut for the Jayhawks. Giroux had a two-round score of 154 and finished in 42nd place. Competing as an individual. senior Patrick Roth finished in a tie for 56th place. Coach Grove said he thought that overall his team did well, but that he would like to see the team have some consistency throughout the rest of the season. "Nate had a really solid tournament," Grove said. "Everyone A. eise had one good round and one bad round, but with some maturity Barbee this team could sneak up on some teams this year." The Jayhawks will host the Kansas Invitational Sept. 15 to Sept. 16 for its next tournament. The event will take place at Alvamar Golf Club in Lawrence. The team hopes to build off its success in Nebraska. NFL "I thought as a team we played pretty solid." Barbee said. "This should give us confidence going into our home tournament next week." Titans, fans concerned for Young after he sprains left knee Edited by Scott R. Toland ASSOCIATED PRESS On the opening page of his official Web site, there's a photo montage of Vince Young looking nearly as invincible as Superman. Football in hand, you get the feeling about the only thing he can't do is fly. Inside, just past the link to the nearest store selling Vince Young sausage, ribs and brisket, is a spot to download posters of an imposing No. 10 complete with these words of encouragement: "Believe in yourself." Good words to live by, if only life were that easy. Young once believed in himself, believed so strongly that he won a national championship for the Texas Longhorns with one of the greatest performances ever seen against USC at the Rose Bowl. Down late in the game, he drove his team to two touchdowns, closing both out with scrambling runs into the end zone. NFL scouts weren't too excited about his passing motion, but the idea of a big quarterback who could elude defenders, run at will and throw with accuracy made them believe. "It is hard, all he is going through right now. He's hurting inside and out." His agent would downplay it later, saying Young was simply at a friend's house eating chicken wings and watching football. But whatever Fisher told police it was enough for them to send unmarked SWAT units out and call crisis negotiators in. Those kind of things aren't usually done when someone leaves for a drive and doesn't come home on time. They're usually done when someone is distraught and could hurt himself or others. We may never know what was in Young's mind that night. We do know he appeared disconsolate after throwing two interceptions and getting booed in Sunday's game, and that it appeared Fisher had to force him to re-enter the game before he got hurt. His mother told The Tennessean that Young was tired of all the neq- Now it's hard to figure out what to believe with Young. to Young at his home, so evidently they were worried even before he went off into the night without his cell phone and with an unloaded gun in his glove compartment. Everyone was a believer then. But somewhere along the slide to mediocrity, the beliefs have been shaken. FELICIA YOUNG Mother of Vince Young too. The Tennessee Titans made him the third overall pick in the 2006 draft, and he rewarded them with a spot in the Pro Bowl in his first season. The official word Wednesday out of Nashville was that nothing was wrong with Young other than a sprained left knee that will keep him out of three or four games. There was scant mention that coach Jeff Fisher was so worried about his quarterback's mental health that he sent police out on a search Monday night to try and find him. This wasn't just a case of a coach wondering whether his quarterback had stumbled off to a strip club. Earlier that day, the Titans had sent a psychologist over to talk ativity and the boos. Felicia Young said her son needed people to give him space and to pray for him. "It is hard, all he is going through right now. He's hurting inside and out," she said But it was just a few boos and one lousy game — which the Titans went on to win. What happens if things really go south for Young? Is a pro athlete with enormous skills and a contract that could bring him $58 million so mentally fragile that it could be dangerous for him to go on the field and perform? "When you're booed by fans and you already have a negative self image it reinforces it and can make it worse," said Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter, a sports psychologist in San Carlos, Calif. "If you have 100,000 people saying the same thing that you're already thinking, it's not a good thing." It's true that all we usually see is the upside of being a famous professional athlete. We see the good times, the big money, the fancy Escalades, and the women who always seem to be hanging by the clubhouse gates. But when things 10 Friday, Sept. 12 25¢ DRAWS ...SERIOUSLY! ASSOCIATED PRESS Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young waits to call a play late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday. Young was booed after being intercepted midway through the quarter and later left the game after spraining his knee in the 17-10 win. go sour the stark reality of living up to everyone's expectations can be hard to deal with. It's not just the boos, but the feeling that they've failed in something they never once imagined they would ever fail in. Playing quarterback just exacerbates that. Fans who wouldn't have any clue whether a lineman missed a block or a receiver ran the wrong route are sure they know when a quarterback is good or bad and usually aren't afraid to let him know it. The quarterback is the first person praised for winning a game and the first one called names for losing one. The best that can be hoped for Young is that he just had a few bad days and was merely overwhelmed by not playing well in a game he had spent all of training camp preparing for. A few weeks to rest his sprained knee and heal his wounded psyche might be enough to turn things around. 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Spikes liked what Warinner had to say and was intrigued about possibly playing for him . "Then, for like a month, I didn't hear from him." Spikes said. So the 6-foot, 6, 314-pound Spikes decided to visit a few other schools and fell in love with Akron. As Spikes pondered whether Akron was the right place for him, his phone rang. It was Warinner, who apologized for not contacting him for so long and told him that he was in the process of becoming a coach at Kansas. He then told Spikes that they had a scholarship to offer and wanted to know if held consider being a lajawhack. "He said he wanted me to come here," Spikes said. "I came to a visit, I liked what I saw, I talked to my family and discussed it, and ended up being here. It was a blessing for me in disguise. God wanted me to end up here, and he led me to a wonderful place." Wartiner's first as offensive coordinator at Kansas — and watched and learned from one of the best offensive tackles in Kansas history in first team All-American Anthony Collins. Spikes was a redshirt last season Collins is now in the NFL and it's Spikes' job to try to replace him. "I always expected to be in a position to help my team, but it came faster than I thought." "People play their best when they play against the best," Mangino said. "Jeff is not going to back down was confident that Spikes could handle the test. "I always expected to be in a position to help my team, but it came faster than I thought." JEFF SPIKES Kansas offensive lineman Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Jeff Spikes (74) plays in Saturday's game against Louisiana Tech. Spikes was recruited by Ed Warinner to replace 2008 graduate Anthony Collins. Spikes said of his starting spot as a redshirt freshman. "But at the same time, I'm pretty prepared to step in and do what I need to do to help my team win." That will certainly be tougher Friday when he lines up against First-Team All-American defensive end George Selvie of South Florida, who led the nation in tackles for a loss last season and was second in sacks. 83 81 74 from anybody. We have a lot of respect for Selvie, I think he's outstanding. But jeff is going to compete." He has yet to record a sack and has only one tackle for a loss through the first two games of 2008 because of constant double- and even triple-teaming by opponents. Kansas coach Mark Mangino said he didn't know how much they would focus on Selwie because he The 6-foot-4, 2 4 2 - p ound Selvie had 5.5 sacks and 9.5 tackles for a Jon Goering/KANSAN loss at this point last season, but he told reporters in Tampa last week that the bottom line was the number of wins in the win column and not his personal statistics. "It's been frustrating. Getting sacks is a big thing for me," Selvie said. "But I learned the last couple of games it really doesn't matter how many I get as long as we win. When teams show extra attention to me, other people are getting opportunities and making big plays. The bottom line: We are winning." In front of a national audience on ESPN2, Spikes will get the chance to line up and play in one of the biggest games of his career in only his second year in college. Had he not put his faith in Ed Warinner, everything would be different. "He was honest and told me what it was going to be like," Spikes said of Warinner. "Most coaches probably won't be real with you. I felt like he was a good person that I could trust in." another record-breaking season in 2008. Todd Reesing and Jayhawk fans everywhere are glad he did. And as Kansas looks to have NFL - Edited by Kelsey Hayes Rivers tones down his talk BY PAT GRAHAM ASSOCIATED PRESS ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Philip Rivers swears his jawing is just in jest. The San Diego Chargers quarterback doesn't mean anything mean-spirited by his smack talking. He simply can't help his mouth. Rivers expect Sunday in Denver? "All in fun," he said Wednesday. "Nothing I can't go home and tell your mom about or your wife about, that you'd really be ashamed of." So, what kind of reception does "I imagine it will be real pleas ant." he cracked. Rivers had an animated exchange with Jay Cutler last December, shouting at the Broncos quarterback after Cutler threw an incomplete pass on fourth down toward the end of the Chargers' 23-3 win. Pleasantly icv. "You always expect it to be hostile and it always is going to (be in) Denver," Rivers said. "I'm sure it'll be a little more revved up for this one." Cutler has no beef with Rivers, downplaying any animosity that may exist between the two. in high school and every game I ever played in the backyard, if you filmed every practice out here, we have a lot of fun. There's no profanity or anything derogatory that's just demeaning of an individual that's being said out there. It's all in fun." "He doesn't play defense. I'm not worried about him," Cutler said. "I see it as I play the game with a lot of emotion," Rivers said. "If you follow me around for every game at N.C. State and every game Rivers can't help gabbing. He loves to talk, even jabbering with Indianapolis fans shortly after the Chargers eliminated the Colts in a playoff game last season. Some of the Broncos players were upset by Rivers' antics at the time. But that has quieted down, in part due to the fact the Chargers have outscored Denver 64-6 in the last two meetings. The Broncos aren't in a position to do too much talking. Braves discourage Colorado's aspirations MLB "To the victor the spoils — something like that," receiver Brandon Stokley said. "They beat us up twice last year so they can talk all they want. Until we get the edge on them, it's hard to say anything." ies 9-5 on Wednesday night. Chipper Jones homered for the Braves, who won it with a five-run seventh after the Rockies scored four in the top half to tie the game. ATLANTA — Kelly Johnson homered twice, James Parr pitched six more scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves overcame a shaky bullden to deal another blow to Colorado's fading playoff hopes, beating the Rock- Parr extended his scoreless streak to 12 innings since coming up from the minors and left with a 4-0 lead. But all his good work was quickly undone by Atlanta's hapless bullpen. The Rockies' relievers were just as bad. Johnson, who homered in the first, led off the bottom half of the seventh with a towering drive just inside the right-field foul pole against Luis Vizcaino (1-1). Jones followed with the 407th homer of his career, and Vizcaino was yanked without getting an out after Brian McCann doubled. Associated Press SOCCER (CONTINUED FROM 1B) way Clifton plays forward. Her game relies heavily on attacking and beating defenders one on one. But the level of defenders in high school doesn't quite compare to those in college. "A lot of it during preseason was just confidence," Francis said. "A lot of Kortney's game is based on getting the ball and running at people. When that's part of your game, you're going to lose the ball." Perhaps the best teachers are within the confines of her own team. Facing the likes of 2006 Big 12 Newcomer of the Year Estelle Johnson and sophomore Lauren Jackson every day during practice, Clifton improved through trial by fire. After four games, Clifton is the second-highest scorer on the Jayhawks with three goals, while also having an assist. The only player she trails? Fellow freshman forward Emily Cressey, who's scored four goals. The two have combined to give the Jayhawks an effective one-two punch early in their KU careers. "They're both good players so playing with other good players is usually pretty easy," Francis said. "It's nice that they both having some success this early." FOOTBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) My chief concern has been that Edited by Kelsey Hayes Mangino may be modest in his expectations, but tomorrow night's game - 7 p.m., ESPN2 - will be much of the nation's first look at Kansas football since January's Orange Bowl. A loss would do wonders in discrediting the Jayhawks in the minds of many who don't respect them much in the first place. I've been dwelling on Kansas' inept ground game before, during and after most others have focused on it because I have a feeling South Florida will again force offensive coordinator Ed Warinner to abandon the run and dictate that the Jayhawk offense travel exclusively through the air. one-dimensional offenses typically don't cut it for 3.5 point underdogs on the road in non-conference games against ranked opponents. It is puzzling why both FIU and Louisiana Tech insisted on focusing much of their defense on the run in Kansas' first two contests, during Todd Reesing to slice and dice them through the air. Maybe they forgot to study the tape on Reesing. Or maybe they knew it was a lost cause to try and stop him. In an effort to avoid Monday's factual error debacle and restore my credibility, I decided to dive full bore into some heavy research. I Expect more airing it out from Kansas in Tampa, Fla., tomorrow. I do and I am perfectly fine with it. began by looking at the ratio of run and pass plays so far by teams in the Top-25 and the top teams in the final 2007 polls. - Through two games, Kansas has attempted 90 passes to 69 run plays – one of just six AP Top-25 teams to attempt more passes than runs. The usual suspects round out the rest of that group, including two teams Kansas will meet this year. Missouri (five more pass plays) and Texas Tech (57 more pass plays). - The AP Poll's final 2017 rankings also saw just six teams attempt more pass plays. One of that six was the lone bleism on Kansas' 12-1 season: Missouri, who attempted 52 more pass plays than running plays. - At the pro level, according to ESPN.com's power rankings, seven of the top 10 teams passed more than ran last week and one team attempted an equal number of both. The last two Super Bowl champs passed 118 and 135 more times than they ran respectively. Basically, in the NCAA, more teams attempt more runs than passes. But also more teams lose or don't advance to bowl games than do. Only one team wins the national championship while 118 teams do not. And here's a stat I didn't even look up: championship teams make it to the big game by scoring more points than their opponents. Duh, right? Then why are we worried about Kansas' offense? Because it is imbalanced and they are playing a strong defensive team with a good offense to boot on the road tomorrow. Yet there is no reason to suspect that when South Florida's All America junior defensive end George Selvie or senior linebacker Tyrone McKenzie stuff a Jayhawk running back that Reesing won't find Dezmon Briscoe or Daymond Patterson for a long touchdown on the ensuing play. Reeing is by far Kansas' best offensive player. Even if they had a more balanced offense, I wouldn't expect anyone else to shoulder the load when it matters. Kansas' backfield may even improve tomorrow. Mangino has said he'll be looking to junior Angus Quigley much earlier - Quigley leads the team in rushing yards (131) and average (6.2) and Jocues Crawford will get another chance at adding to his goal of 2,000 yards. Jake Sharp is clearly a complementary back and Kansas knows this. 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In 2006, Oregon was incorrectly awarded the ball after an onside kick late in its game against Oklahoma, and then marched down the field for the winning touchdown. The Ducks snuck away with a 34-33 victory. Now Oklahoma's set to travel to Pac-10 country once again for a game against Washington, a team that last week was caught by Pac-10 refs on a technicality. Husky quarterback Jake Locker rushed into the end zone with only two seconds left to bring his team within one point, and in his celebration tossed the ball over his head. The refs, strictly following the rules, flagged his team for 15 yards for excessive celebration and BYU blocked the extra point to escape with a victory. Teams everywhere have tried to avoid this emotional crackdown by instructing their players to simply hand the ball to the ref. "Absolutely. We do it all the time." Stoops said. Stoops tried to avoid any questions pertaining to Washington's tough luck with Pac-10 refs, and offered only a flat life lesson. "That's the way it is," he said. COWBOY UP Sure it was against Houston, but it's hard not to get excited about the gaudy stats Oklahoma State put up last week. The Cowboys had a 300-yard passer (Zac Robinson), 200-yard receiver (Dez Bryant) and a 200-yard rusher (Kendall Hunter), which all added up to a 56-37 victory. "It's difficult to get a player to rush for over 200 yards, but it's tougher for a receiver to get over 200 yards because you can't always get him the ball," coach Mike Gundy said. "I'm happy with the effort on offense." Hunter has been a surprise running back early in the Big 12, rushing for 317 yards on 45 carries. "We didn't know how he would do this season," Gundy said. "Last year, he was the relief pitcher at running back." CLASH IN THE CORN Iowa State coach Gene Chizik knows what the CyHawk Rivalry means to most people in Iowa. "It's the best thing going on in the state," Chizik said "There is so much passion in this state for sports. It's bragging rights for 365 days." Last year, Chizik picked up his first career victory as a head coach when he knocked off Iowa 15-13. This year the game will be played in Iowa City and the Hawkeyes roll in after successive beat downs over Maine (46-3) and FIU (42-0). Last week, the Cyclones played without running back Alexander Robinson because of injuries, but Chizik said he should be ready to go on Saturday. BIG 12 BULLIES This week the Big 12 is picking on the state of Washington. Oklahoma travels to take on Washington, while Baylor welcomes Washington State, a team Oklahoma State beat 39-13 in week one. Baylor coach Art Briles said his team is much more confident now that freshman quarterback Robert Griffin has made his first career start. Against Northwestern State, Griffin completed 15-of-19 passes for 294 yards and three touchdowns, and also ran 10 times for 42 yards and another score. Despite their struggles, Briles said his players wouldn't overlook the Cougars. "We don't look at what happened to them. Our job is to get better." Briles said. "Washington State is going to be very determined and focused." Edited by Scott R. Toland 15 AUOMA S BROYLES 85 ASSOCIATED PRESS Bob Steops and the Oklahoma Sooners prepare for a trip to the west coast to face the Washington Huskies. The Huskies are coming off a one-point loss to BYU that was highlighted by a controversial penalty in the fourth quarter. GRE $ ^{\mathrm{TM}} $ LSAT $ ^{\mathrm{TM}} $ GMAT $ ^{\mathrm{TM}} $ TEST PREPARATION That's Right on Target. KU CONTINUING EDUCATION The University of Kansas Register early! Save $100! Test preparation classes now enrolling. 090098 www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/(keyword: testprep) • 785-864-5823 ASSOCIATED PRESS MLB Angels wrap up division with title 400 Los Angeles Angels center fielder Gary Matthews Jr. catches a deep fly ball against the center field wall hit by New York Yankees Hideki Matsui, of Japan. The play happened during the second inning of the baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. Wednesday. BY BETH HARRIS ASSOCIATED PRESS ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels became the first team in the majors to clinch a playoff spot this season, winning their fourth AL West title in five years Wednesday. Francisco Rodriguez earned his 56th save in closing out the Angels' 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees. Second-place Texas lost to Seattle 8-7 about an hour later, clinching the division for Los Angeles. The Angels, with the best record in baseball, can now spend their final 17 games resting and setting up their rotation for the playoffs. Los Angeles won the crown without starters Chone Figgins (injured), Mark Teixeira (ill) and Torii Hunter, who began serving a two-game suspension for helping trigger a bench-clearing scuffle with Yankees catcher Ivan Rodriguez on Monday. The Angels will try to do something that none of their previous division-winning teams accomplished — reach the World Series. They won their first and only World Series title as a wild-card team in 2002. Perhaps, there might even be the first Freeway Series this year ___ the Dollars lead the NL West. Robb Quinlan hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the fifth inning that put the Angels ahead. Rodriguez pitched a scoreless ninth and moved within one save of Bobby Thigpen's 18-year-old major league record. He threw a called third strike past Hideki Matsui with runners at first and third for the final out. Andy Pettitte (13-13) lost for the sixth time in his last nine starts. The left-hander gave up four runs and nine hits in 4 2-3 Dustin Moseley (2-4) allowed two runs and three hits in five innings while making a spot start for Jered Weaver, whose injured fingers pushed him back to Thursday. Moseley struck out six and walked three in winning for the first time since April 9 against Cleveland. innings, tying his second-shortest outing of the season. The Yankees finished 5-5 on their four-city trip, making it likely they miss the playoffs for the first time in 13 years. They head to New York for their final 10 games at Yankee Stadium. Facing a full count, Quinlan lined a single to left, scoring two runs. Guerrero continued home on Xavier Nady's throw that sailed over the head of third baseman Alex Rodriguez and into the netting for an error, allowing the Angels to take a 4-2 lead. Leading 2-1, Pettitte nearly got out of a bases-loaded jam in the fifth. After giving up consecutive singles to Gary Matthews Jr., Garret Anderson and Vladimir Guerrero, he retired Juan Rivera and Kendry Morales on called third strikes. The Angels scored their first run on Rivera's RBI groundout in the first. New York scored both of its runs in the first on Jason Giambi's RBI single and a balk by Moseley that allowed Bobby Abreu to score from third. temperature. Figgins was not in the starting lineup for the second straight game because of a sore right elbow. He got hit by a pitch during Monday's game and manager Mike Scioscia said Figgins was having difficulty throwing and swinging the bat. Notes: 1B Teixeira sat out because of an infection and a Weaver (10-10) was announced as Thursday's starter against Seattle, with cuts on the right middle and ring fingers of his pitching hand having healed. "I'll throw everything," he said. "It just depends on how sharp everything is." The Angels reached 3 million in attendance, making them and the Yankees the only teams to do so in each of the last six seasons. Grammy-winning rapper-actor Ludacris was a pregame visitor to the Angels' clubhouse as Hunter's guest. They teamed up for a sports-related project on Ludacris' new Web site, WeMix.com. When Hunter returns from his suspension, he plans to walk out to a sports-themed song created by winners of the Web site's contest. Members of the Olympic goldmedal winning U.S. men's volleyball team were on the mound for the first pitch. OLYMPICS JERUSALEM — An Israeli Cabinet minister called the Chinese ambassador Wednesday to apologize after Israel's only Beijing Olympics medalist used a curse word to describe the Chinese in a newspaper interview. Minister sorry for athlete's remarks Israeli Majadle calls Chinese ambassador to apologize ASSOCIATED PRESS Israeli windsurfing bronze medalist Shahar Zubari used a scatological expletive to describe the Chinese in an interview with the Yediot Ahronet daily on Friday. "After a month and a half I couldn't look at Chinese people any more," Zubari said. "Their traditions are bizarre and even their speech is weird," he said, adding, "I also don't like their food." He later apologized. Sport and Culture Minister Galeb Majade called Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jun to condemn Zubart's comments, which he called "despicable." that they "do not reflect the views of the Israeli people toward the Chinese people" and praised the Chinese for their hospitality during the Games, according to a statement from Majadle's office. Majdle, who attended the Olympics, told the ambassador Zubari published an apology in Yediot on Tuesday. "I want to apologize from the bottom of my heart" for the comments, he said, explaining they were made "without thinking." Officials from the Chinese Embassy were not available for comment on Wednesday. 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He was selected to five a-AFL squads and started at middle linebacker during the team's AFL title wins in 1962 and 1966, as well as the first Super Bowl. Associated Press THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 SPORTS 7B CYCLING As he tries for 8th Tour title, Armstrong looks inward BY JIM LITKE ASSOCIATED PRESS The people around Lance Armstrong haven't seen him this fit or motivated in a long time. Lance Armstrong will end his retirement and hopes to compete in the 2009 Tour de France, according to a cycling journal report. The 36-year-old seven-time Tour de France champion will compete in five road races with the Astana team in 2009, the cycling journal VeloNews reported on its Web site Monday, citing anonymous sources. Good thing, too, since he will need plenty of both, plus thick skin, his maniacal work ethic and intimidating pain threshold, a topflight team, deep-pocketed sponsors, cooperation from the notoriously fickle Tour de France organizers — and a few thousand miles of luck besides. ASSOCIATED PRESS You could fill a sculpture park tomorrow with the statues of great athletes whose dreams of a comeback would have ended better if they'd only rolled over and gone back to sleep. But bet against Armstrong doing exactly what he said he would — returning to try and win what is arguably the world's toughest sporting event next summer at age 37, four years after riding off into the sunset — at your own risk. Seven straight Tour titles attest to Armstrong's fear of failure eloquently enough. But even as those accomplishments piled up, the details of how that fear was burned, literally, into his bone marrow during a 1996 battle against testicular cancer kept slipping farther and farther down the page. He was on top of the world for so long that sometimes the rest of us forgot how he got there. This wouldn't mark the first time Armstrong has beaten long odds. One thing I know for certain after covering him for almost 10 years is this: The man is relentless. Not Armstrong. This is a guy, after all, who still wears his hair close-cropped to remember the hell that was chemotherapy, but just long enough to cover two horseshoe-sized indentations in his head that his surgeons carved as pathways to get at the cancer that had spread to his brain. That story was, is and always will be front and center with him, something he reminded us of at the end of an exclusive and very revealing interview posted Tuesday on Vanity Fair's Web site. Armstrong recalled being on hand last fall to watch the Texas legislature debate a measure called Proposition 15, which would provide $3 billion for cancer prevention and research in the state. As chances for the bill's passage waxed and waned during a chaotic session, Armstrong said his friend Doug Ulman leaned over at one point and whispered, "Man, this is fun!" The reply was vintage Armstrong. "And I said, 'Doug, it is only fun if we win.' And for me, I think a lot of that stems from just the illness and the diagnosis and the process there. Because failure there is death. Loss there is death. And victory is living. Which people just assume they're going to do. I mean, most people — cancer survivors — don't always assume that. But I was scared. You know, from that point on, I associated loss with death. And so I didn't. It was burned in my mind forever. "I don't like to lose in anything," Armstrong said, finally. "Anything." The comeback could be a win for a lot of people: cancer patients and their families, survivors and researchers, almost everybody with a stake in cycling and every sponsor that has a piece of Armstrong. After enrolling in the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency's out-of-competition testing pool, he gets another chance to try and shake the rumors of doping that have hounded him since the closing week of the first of his seven Tour wins. "We're going to be completely transparent and open with the press," he told Vanity Fair, vowing to put himself through the one of the most rigorous drug-testing regimens ever devised. "This is for the world to see." As I said, the man is relentless, and Armstrong was clearly unhappy with the images of him being flashed around that very same world; serial dater, lax parent, political dabber. He was tired of hearing his sport trashed — and by extension, his achievements diminished — and frustrated by the roadblocks erected in his path in the fight against cancer. "If cancer got a whole new name tomorrow and a whole new set of fears associated with it and it had the toll that it does, we would act," he told the magazine. "Look at all those other things they act upon. Forget war and terror. Look at SARS. Remember the bird flu? Remember all that stuff? AIDS, people freaked. Those were new, scary issues that all of a sudden were going to come jump into your house and ruin your life" So Armstrong did what has always made him feel better, returning to the one place he could always dictate terms. He climbed back on his bike. MLB Cards struggle with injured players BY R.B. FALLSTROM ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. LOUIS — Cardinals third baseman Troy Glaus will miss at least a handful of games after undergoing an MRI exam Wednesday and getting a second cortisone injection for a strained right shoulder. The Cardinals were three players short for their match-up with the Chicago Cubs. Outfielder Rick Ankiel was resting his lingering abdominal injury, and right-hander Kyle Lohse decided to drop his appeal of a five-game suspension for an incident against the Reds. Cardinals 8 The hits to a trio of frontline players came a day after the Cardinals shaved their deficit in the NL wild card to $3\frac{1}{2}$ games behind Milwaukee. Ankiel was the starting center fielder before he got hurt in late July. He saw limited duty in 14 games before returning to the everyday lineup in left field to minimize the risk of aggravating the injury. ASSOCIATED PRESS Manager Tony La Russa wasn't sure how much Ankiel, batting. 264 with 25 homers and 71 RBIs in his first full year as a starting position player, would play the rest of the season. St. Louis Cardinals' Troy Glaus walks back to the dugout after striking out to end the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in St. Louis. Ghaus strained his right shoulder, and was taken out of the game. "We're definitely going to back him off," La Russa said. "He's going to get examined and we'll decide what's best." Lohse's suspension for throwing high and tight to pitcher Edinson Volquez in the fifth inning Aug. 17, a half-inning after he saw the same type of pitching, won't be felt until Sunday, his next scheduled turn in the rotation. Missouri race ends 3rd stage Vande Velde holds slim lead CYCLING He worked 5 1-3 innings and gave up three runs in Tuesday's 4-3 victory over the Cubs. ASSOCIATED PRESS When the penalty was announced, including a fine, Lohse said the ruling was "pretty weak." ASSOCIATED PRESS BRANSON, Mo. — Christian Vande Velde won the time trial Wednesday to take the overall lead after the third stage of the Tour of Missouri. Vande Velde, riding for Garmin- Chipotle, completed the hilly, 18-mile course through Branson in windy conditions in 39 minutes. 51 seconds. Australia's Michael Rogers (Team Columbia), a three-time world time trial champion, was second in 40:12, and Canada's Svein Tuft (Symmetric) followed in 40:24. George Hincapie (Team Columbia), the defending race winner, moved into the fourth position, 1.03 seconds back with a fourth-place finish. Vande Velde, the Boulder, Colo, rider who began the stage 24th, 20 seconds behind Mark Cavendish, took a 21-second margin over Rogers. Tuft was third, 44 seconds back. "I was surprised," said Vande Velde, who averaged 27.13 mph. "I wasn't feeling 100 percent confident, particularly the past two weeks after the national championships. I just don't think I've been riding that well." Christian Vande Velde, of Boulder, Colo., reacts as he crosses the finish line in the individual time trial stage of the Tour of Missouri cycling race in Branson, Mo., Wednesday. Vande Velde won Wednesday's stage, the third of seven. Footprints EMERSON BERESI EMERSON BERESI Footwear CAMPER Rogers, who crashed out of the 2007 Tour de France while riding in the race lead, has endured a series of viruses. "I'm getting back to where I was," said Rogers. "The time trial is one of the reasons I came to this race. It was the hardest time trial I've had this year. Second to the riders in this field, including Christian, is certainly a positive" 1339 Massachusetts Store Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 Sale Cavendish, a sprinting specialist, finished 41st in the stage. 4:09 behind the winner. He fell to 36th position, 3:49 behind. On Thursday, the riders will face a 105-mile trip from Lebanon to Rolla. The event will finish with a 75-mile circuit race in St. Louis. 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The Eagles won 38-3, handing the Rams their worst first-game loss in the history of the franchise. ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. LOUIS — Surrounded by reporters seeking his take on the St. Louis Rams' horrid opener after all those months of preparation, quarterback Marc Bulger found a comfort zone that was absent in the 38-3 drubbing at Philadelphia. "I love being back here because I want to prove we're not that bad." Bulger said Wednesday. "We can be talking this time next week, hopefully about a win." Moving on and remaining hopeful is a good way to cope in the NFL. The Rams don't need any flashbacks to last year's 0-8 start and the 3-13 finish that landed them with the second pick of the draft yet. Bulger invoked coach Scott Linehan's "24-hour rule," desiring that players quickly flush the previous game out of their system, win or lose. "We came in Monday, beat ourselves up and we tried to make as many corrections as we could." Bulger said. "Today, we're playing the world champs." That type of talk prevailed in the locker room before the Rams returned to the practice field for the first time since getting whipped at all phases of the game. It was the worst opening-day loss in the 71-year franchise history. Tight end Randy McMichael, one of the few bright spots with five catches for 77 yards, said this is a more mature team than last year when an epidemic of offensive line injuries led to a wave of second-half fades. "I think after a loss like that last year we probably would have gone in the tank," McMichael said. "This year, everybody's still positive, everybody knows it's just one game. "Luckily, we're given 15 more games to get it right." Cornerback Tye Hill, burned for a 47-yard gain on the second play of the game and a 51-yard in the second quarter, ended the opener in the nickel package. "It was kind of odd to see the things happen the way they did." said Hill, a first-round pick in 2006. "I know how hard we worked, and just for it to fall like that is disappointing. You take what you can from it, learn from it and get ready for next week because that's all you've got." Linehan said he'll be back in the lineup on Sunday. He also thought players did a good job "The only thing you can really do to flush that out of your system is to go play good and win on Sunday "It was kind of odd to see the things happen the way they did." TYE HILL St. Louis Rams cornerback did a good job of moving on in Wednesday's practice. "They did today," the coach said. It was a very good practice and were going to have to carry it over" The biggest problem was a mistake-prone offense that mustered only 166 yards and committed six false starts spread among several players. Two of the false starts came in a span of three plays in the second half. The mistakes Linehan referred to as "self-inflicted wounds" were a focal point of Monday's team meeting. Bulger didn't think noise was the culprit and said they didn't use too many different snap counts, speculating that players were worrying too much about the blitz or other assignments. "It was just a timing thing," he said. "We were all out of whack." Operating in reverse so often, the Rams were 0-for-11 in third-down conversions while facing an average of 3rd-and-10. That destroyed any shot at establishing what new offensive coordinator Al Saunders said is an offense based on rhythm and tempo. NFL HIROO 11 ASSOCIATED PRESS Chiefs quarterback Damon Huard is tackled by a Patriots defensive player on Sunday. Huard will be backed up by Tyler Thipper this Sunday, against the Raiders. Young quarterbacks set to back up Huard ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If anything happens to Damon Huard the next couple of weeks, Kansas City will be about as green as green can be at the most vital position in football. Tyler Thigpen goes into Sunday's game against Oakland as No. 2 quarterback, and has thrown exactly six passes in the NFL. He completed two to his own team and one to the opposition. Ingle Martin, signed on Wednesday off the practice squad of the Tennessee Titans, has never thrown a pass in the NFL. "He's young," Edwards said Wednesday after putting Martin through his first practice. "We're trying to develop quarterbacks, so here's another guy." But Martin also possesses the one quality which the Chiefs, next to natural talent, seem to prize most in coach Herm Edwards' third season. Martin, drafted in the fifth round by Green Bay in 2006, will be the third quarterback while Brodie Croyle is sidelined for possibly four weeks or more with a separated shoulder. Adding to the mystery surrounding his quarterback situation, Edwards reiterated on Wednesday that Thigpen will see playing time in the next couple of weeks along with Huard. And Edwards again refused to be specific. Will Thipgen rotate in and out behind Huard, a 12-year veteran who is not as mobile or quick as his younger understudy? Or will he actually get a start? "When we decide in the game. That's a decision we've got to make," Edwards said. "Right now, Damon's the starter and Tyler's No. 2." Martin, who was passed up by the Titans when Vince Young was hurt on Sunday, admitted he'll have some catching-up to do before he's comfortable with the Chiefs' system. "Put it this way, it's like I've been speaking Portuguese and now I'm going to be speaking Japanese," he said. But he may be stepping into an ideal situation for a young player looking for an opportunity to catch on. The Chiefs took 12 rookies to their season opener at New England and started six. School of Business 2008 Undergraduate Business Council KU KU BUSINESS CAREER FAIR THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18·12-5 PM KANSAS UNION BALLROOM 5TH & 6TH FLOORS STUDENT REGISTRATION WILL BE ON THE 6TH FLOOR --- WELCOME OUR SPONSORS: ALDI Westar Energy. 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VISIT WWW.BUSINESS.KU.EDU/CAREERFAIR.COM FOR COMPLETE LIST OF BUSINESSES ATTENDING √ --- SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 9B Bowyer aims high in Chase for the championship NASCAR 6 INSURANCE AUTO HOME LIFE FUSION MAHLE COMP 3M USC Stant UES 11 FedEx Ground MAHLE COMP WIX 3M USC Stant ASSOCIATED PRESS Driver attempts to build on last year's success Danny Hamlin (11) takes a low line against Clint Bowerboy (6) during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pepsi 500 auto race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. in August. There's just one race remaining to determine the 12 drivers who will advance into the Chase and complete the Sprint Cup title. Bowyer is on the bubble, holding down the 12th and final qualifying spot. Hamlin is holding down the 11th root in the standings. ASSOCIATED PRESS Clint Bowyer heard the critics loud and clear last year when the Richard Childress Racing driver squeaked into NASCAR's Chase for the championship by taking the 12th and final spot despite not winning a race. winning a race. It took Bowyer one glorious Sunday to shut them up. Bower captured the first checkered flag of his Sprint Cup career during the fall race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway last year, a win that propelled him to a career-best third-place finish in the season points race. A year later, not much has changed. Bowyer once again had to sweat it out, needing a 12th-place finish in Sunday's race at Richmond to grab one of the coveted Chase spots ahead of Kasey Kahne and David Ragan. Yet under the new points system, Bowyer is seeded fifth for the beginning of this year's Chase, which starts on Sunday at the site of his breakthrough win. He'll head to the starting grid at New Hampshire trailing series leader Kyle Busch by 70 points. "We come into this thing a little bit better than we did last year," Bowyer said. "Last year all the naysayers said: 'He's the only one in the Chase who has not won a race' and now we have won a race this year and you can't say that about us." Bowyer's win at Richmond in May proved he's ready to compete at the front, but the road to the postseason has been bumpy. He spent most of the summer on the bubble, floating between spots 10-13 as his No. 07 Jack Daniels Chevrolet scrambled to find any consistency. "We have struggled this summer, there's no way of getting around it," Bowyer said. Yet when he needed to get it done, Bowyer found a way. He moved back into the top 12 for good with a seventh-place finish at Bristol and followed it up with a top-10 at Fontana and avoided disaster in Richmond to make the field. Now that he's in, Bowyer sees no reason to think he can't recapture the magic that made him one of the circuit's hottest drivers last fall. "Things have been looking for the better to catapult ourselves into this thing and it shows me that 'Hey, we can pick the program up again like we did last year and make some noise in this thing," he said. Bowyer will have plenty of help. Teammates Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton are also in the field, and even though each is gunning for their first series title, Bowyer expects all three to continue to work together to fight powerhouse teams at Joe Gibbs Racing (Busch, Denny Hamlin and two-time champion Tony Stewart) and Hendrick Motorsports (Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr.) "I think you need to be teammates now more than ever," Bowyer said. "We need to lean on each other and learn as much as we can from each other week in and week out. You can't do this alone." Bowyer pointed to the cohesion Johnson and Gordon showed while finishing one-two in the Chase last year, distancing themselves from the rest of the field by dominating down the stretch. ASSOCIATED PRESS "They were every bit teammates in the Chase as they were Clint Bower helps his crew push the car down pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Samsung 500 auto race in Fort Worth, Texas in April. Bowyer needed a 12th-place finish in Monday's race at Richmond to grab one of the coveted Chase spots ahead of Kasey Kahne and David Ragan. Yet under the new points system, Bowyer is seeded fifth for the beginning of this year's Chase, which starts on Sunday at the site of his breakthrough win. He'll head to the starting grid at New Hampshire trailing series leader Kyle Bury by 70 points. JACK DANIEL'S DENSO SKIMM Rudy's 2 Toppings 2 Drinks Voted Best Pizza in Lawrence! Almost the Weekend! Thursday special: ONLY $13.99 plus tax FREE DELIVERY! 749-0055 • 704 Mass. • rudyspizzeria.com Jersey Mike's Subs 10¢ off for each point KU scores against USF Must present coupon Applies to reg or giant sub. Maximum discount is $4.00. JM 108 108 One page per session it not be combined with other pages. No water费. Tablespace in progress. Oct 9, 18:08 all season and that's the way we need to be," he said. "We've got to make sure that we have three his team has experimented with different setups trying to find the right combination. equal chances at running for this championship, and the only way we can do that is working together and sticking together." "It's time for me to pull out all the stops and go for broke." Still, it'll be every driver for himself late Sunday after- Bowyer knows the guessing game has to end quickly if he wants to duplicate last year's surge. He has just one top-five since his win at Richmond and can't afford a slow start in CLINT BOWYER Richard Childress Racing driver the Chase if he's going to make a serious run at the crown. "You've got to be able to run up front," he said. "If you don't, if you're not running in the top five and winning races, let's face it, you're not going to win the championship." noon. Bowyer learned last year what early success in the Chase can do. The last two months haven't been a whole lot of fun as Not being one of the favorites, however, does give him a bit of freedom. Now that the pressure to make the Chase is off, he can focus on who's in front of him instead of constantly checking his rearview mirror. "It's time for me to pull out all the stops and go for broke," he said. "Now that you're in this thing, you owe it to everybody, you don't want to be the 12th guy. We were the 12th guy coming in, and I want to be able to make sure that we're in this thing for a reason and not just to ride around." 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Simpson, attorney Gabriel Grasso and attorney Yale Galanter, appear in court during the first day of jury selection for Stewart and Simpson's trial at the Clark County Regional Justice Center September 8 in Las Vegas. Simpson is appearing in court on charges which include burglary, robbery and assault following an attempted robbery at the Palace Station Hotel & Casino in September 2007. ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS VEGAS — A prospective juror in O.J. Simpson's kidnaprobbery trial was just 8 when the former football star was acquitted of murder, but that doesn't mean he doesn't remember anything about it. On the third day of jury selection Wednesday, the young, ponytailed jury prospect said he remembers his parents denouncing the verdict at the dinner table, though he told the court he thinks he could be fair about weighing the current, unrelated charges against Simpson. "My parents had very strong opinions against the verdict," the prospect said. Simpson's attorney, Yale Galanter, noted that the man's written jury questionnaire indicated those views might influence him, but the prospective juror was not dismissed. Most prospective jurors questioned have said they disagree with the 1995 verdict to acquit Simpson on charges of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and friend Ronald Goldman, though many have said they believe they can fairly consider the case before them. In Las Vegas, Simpson, 61, is accused with co-defendant Clarence "C.J." Stewart, 54, of kidnapping, armed robbery and other crimes for allegedly stealing items from two sports memorabilia dealers in a hotel room confrontation last year. They have pleaded not guilty. By midday Wednesday, Clark County District Court Judge Jackie Glass had about half of the 40-member panel needed before lawyers can begin exercising peremptory challenges to choose a final jury of 12 with six alternates. Another young prospective juror was one of the few questioned who said he supported the murder verdict. He said he was a fan of Simpson's football career and a collector and a collector of sports memorabilia. "He was tried, he had a fair trial and he was found not guilty," the man said. "Our justice system worked." by a man claiming to be with the media. Jury selection was delaved briefly "The court and the judge are attempting to do everything in their power to impanel a jury that's unbiased..." MICHAEL SOMMERMEYER Court spokesman after two potential jurors reported they had been approached outside the courthouse Tuesday Glass summoned the women to the courtroom and both said they had not been wearing their juror badges and that they immediately walked away. she was confident neither person has been influenced. Court officials were reviewing Glass said videotapes to try to identify the man, and it wasn't clear if he was a member of the media. Court spokesman Michael Sommermeyer said any media contact with jurors would be punishable by a contempt citation or confiscation of press credentials. "The court and the judge are attempting to do everything in their power to impanel a jury that's as unbiased as humanly possible and not tainted by any outside influence," he said. Most of those accepted to serve on the jury said they disagreed with acquitting Simpson of murder. One woman said she believed Simpson should have been convicted and offered the view that the "Trial of the Century" was mishandled. "I thought it was because of his status, that if it had been a normal person it it wouldn't have gotten so crazy out of hand," she said. Still the woman insisted she could be fair. She also said she could put aside the fact that the last time she was a juror the defendant hanged himself after being found guilty. "I don't think Mr. Simpson is going to hang himself," she said. Simpson showed no reaction. NFL Cassel steps in for Brady ASSOCIATED PRESS So they posted a picture of his miscue on his locker. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The day after Matt Cassel dropped a fly ball in a high school game, his teammates thought they'd tease him. "I've never seen so many guys scramble out of that locker room in a hurry when he went in there and saw that," said Tom Meusborn, the coach of that Los Angeles area team. "He was going to track the guy down and probably body slam him. He had fun with it." Cassel can take a joke. But he hates making mistakes, whether it's on the baseball or football field. On Sunday, the Patriots' new quarterback will shake off what remains of seven years of cobwebs and deal with any butterflies in his first start since high school against the archrival New York Jets and Brett Favre. His task? Just replacing three-time NFL champion, two-time Super Bowl MVP and one-time regular season MVP Tom Brady. "I'm not trying to be Tom Brady. I'm just trying to be Matt Cassel," he said. "I don't know where that's going to take us." For a change, it will take him to the field. He threw just 33 passes at Southern California, where he had the misfortune of backing up Heisman Trophy winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart. But the Patriots saw enough in him to pick Cassel in the seventh and final round of the 2005 draft. New team, same predicament — backing up an outstanding, durable quarterback. Cassel had thrown just 39 passes in three years for the Patriots. SERVICE MEANS GETTING THE HEAD START YOU'VE EARNED. INSURANCE BANKING INVESTMENTS MEMBER SERVICES $25,000 AT 2.99% APR.EXCLUSIVELY FOR ROTC.Take the first step in the right direction with a Career Starter Loan from USAA. Pay off student loans. 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The Granada, 9 p.m. 18+, $8-10. The Builders and the Butchers/ Ample Branches. The jackpot, 9 p.m., 18+ $5-$7, www.myspace.com/ thebuildersandthebutchers. Truckstop Honeymoon/Tiny Tuxedo. The Gaslift Tavern, 10 p.m., 18+, $4-$6, www.truckstophoneymoon.com. Fromanhole/The Dactyls. Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+,$2. friday,sept.12 Real Deal Tattoo Convention. Uptown Theater, 12 p.m., all ages, $15. BridgeFest with Big Head Todd/Kathleen Edwards/Ben Taylor/ Sharon Little. Beaumont Club, 7 p.m., all ages, $25, www. bigheadtodd.com KC Improv Festival. Union Station, H&R Block City Stage, 7 p.m., all ages, $15, www.kcimprov.com. Film: Sex and the City. Kansas Union, Woodruff Auditorium, 8 p.m., all ages, $2..www.suaevents.com. Puddle of Mudd. The Midland Theater, 8 p.m., all ages. $9.89-$29.89. www.puddleofmudd.com. Okkervil River/Fouth of July/Suzannah Johannes. The Bottleneck, 9 p.m., all ages, $11-$12, www.okkervilriver.com. The Night Marcher/ Colour Revolt. The Jackpot, 9 p.m., 18+, $10- $11, www.myspace.com/ thenightmarchers. Music for the Masses Pre-Party. Eighth Street Tap Room, 10 p.m. 21+,$2. Cosmic Bowling. Kansas Union, Jaybowl, 10 p.m., all ages, FREE. "Sexi AKA Wieners and Boobs." Lawrence Arts Center, 10 p.m., all ages, $8. Downtown Lawrence Farmers' Market. Eighth and New Hampshire Streets, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., all ages, FREE. saturday, sept. 13 Downtown Lawrence Music for the Masses. South Park, 12 p.m., all ages. FREE. Real Deal Tattoo Convention. Uptown Theater, 12 p.m., all ages. $15. Kansas City Wizards vs. L.A. Galaxy. Arrowhead Stadium, 4 p.m., all ages, $30- $45. The Cab/The The Caul/ The Providence/A Rocket to the Moon/Hey Monday. The Bottleneck, 6 p.m., all ages, $9-$11. "Sex: AKA Wieners and Boobs." Lawrence Arts Center, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., all ages, $8. KC Improv Festival. Union Station, H&R Block City Stage, 7 p.m., all ages, $15, www.kcimprov.com. Fear Before the March of Flames/Damiera/I Am The Ocean.The Granada, 8 p.m., all ages,$7-$8, mywww.com/marchofflames. Cosmic Bowling. Kansas Union, Jaybowl, 10 p.m., all ages, FREE. Film: Sex and the City. Kansas Union, Woodruff Auditorium, 8 p.m., all ages, www.suaevents.com. Arts and Crafts Festival. South Park, 10 a.m., all ages, FREE. sunday,sept 14 Suzannah Johannes/ Arts and Crafts sukanman johannes/ Hanz Bronze. Love Garden, 6 p.m., all ages, FREE, www.myspace.com/ suzannahjohnes. Ra Ra Riot/Walter Meego/Pepi Ginsberg/ The Letter Division. The jackpot, 8 p.m., 18+, $10- $12, www.rarariot.com. Love As Laughter/ Oxford Collapse. Replay Lounge, 10 p.m. 21+,$3,www.myspace.com/ loveslaenger. Legalization of monday,sept.15 Marijuana Debate. Kansas Union, Ballroom, 7 p.m., all ages, FREE, www. suaevents.com. **Journey.** Midland Theater, 8 p.m., all ages, $32.50-$92.50, www.journeymusic.com. Impaled/Phobia/ Illogicist/Maruta/ Kill the Client/Area Kingdom. The jackpot, 8 p.m., 18+, $10, www.myspace. comilimpa. Cut Copy/The Presets. The Record Bar; 9:30 p.m., 18+, $17. The Spanktones Open Jam. The jazzhaus, 10 p.m, 21+,$2. www.jazzhaus.com. Liberty Hall, 7 p.m., all ages. $20.50 www.theovettbrothers.com. tuesday, sept. 16 The Avett Brothers. Bullet For My Valentine/Bleeding Through/Black Tide. Beaumont Club, 7.30 p.m., all ages, $23.50. Yood. The Jackpot, 8 p.m., 18+, FREE. Tuesday Nite Swing. Kansas Union, Kansas Room, 8 p.m., all ages, FREE. groups. yahoo.com/group/kuswingsociety. Nick Jaina/Hidden Pictures. The Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+,$2. University Forum: "Local Inmate Re-entry wednesday, sept.17 Efforts." Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 12 p.m., all ages, FREE. Engineering and Computer Science Career Fair. Kansas Union, Ballroom, 12 p.m., all ages. FREE. Chess Night. Aimee's Coffee House, 7 p.m., all ages, FREE. Rock Band Competition. Kansas Union, Hawk's Nest, 7 p.m., all ages, FREE, www.suwevents.com. Gavin DeGraw. Liberty b.m. desdraw, Liberty Hall, 8 p.m., all ages, $25.50. www.gavindegraw.com venues The Beaumont Club 4050 Pennsylvania St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 561-2560 The Bottleneck The Granada 737 New Hampshire St. Lawrence (785) 841-5483 The Jackpot Music Hall 1020 Massachusetts St. Lawrence (785) 842-1390 943 Massachusetts St. Lawrence (785) 843-2846 Liberty Hall 644 Massachusetts St. Lawrence (785) 749-1972 Midland Theater 1228 Main St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 471-9703 The Record Bar 1020 Westport Rd. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 753-5207 The Replay Lounge 946 Massachusetts St. Lawrence (785) 749-7676 Uptown Theater 3700 Broadway St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 753-8655 1974 editor's note went to France. I can speak French. Fresh off my nine-hour flight to Paris, I was giddy at the sight of stone streets, the smell of fresh baguettes and the sounds of the French language buzzing around me. Or so I thought, before I actually The notebooks scrawled with vocab lists and verb conjugations, the hours spent willing my vocal cords to produce those throaty French sounds all flashed before me. Feeling ambitious, I strolled into a store to buy a phone card, and inside stood two French boys. I approached the guy behind the counter—all cheekbones and pouty lips, blonde hair crashing into his eyes—and said "bonjour" nodding my head politely. Everything came down to this: my first real French conversation. just as I'd practiced in the mirror. The word had barely escaped my nervous lips when the other guy—brunette curls, striped sweater in June—looked over at me, then at his co-worker, and mumbled, "American." I remember the burn in my cheeks, the heavy knot in my tongue, the way my brain short-circuited as I frantically searched for the French words that corresponded with my English thoughts. I remember their amused grins, the impatient confusion in their eyes as I struggled to spit out basic sentences. Second person plural, direct object there, future tense here—Oh, I mess up, can I start over? As I was leaving the store after what seemed like hours, the blonde said to me, in French, "You speak French very well, my dear." I couldn't tell if he was sarcastic, serious or sympathetic. I wanted to reply that was my first day in France and that I'd just spent nine hours on a crowded airplane next to a burly man with pistachio breath. But though all these words were somewhere in my head, standing there, I couldn't say them. I just nodded politely and left. My time in France opened my eyes to all the nuances of communication I once took for granted. No matter how much I study, I'll likely never be able to fully comprehend the humor or master the distinct flow of conversation in French. - Megan Hirt, editor Read Derek's story on page 12 about KU student Travis Tewes, who can rap in English and Japanese and who has used his language skills to make a name for himself in japan's hip-hop scene. And, be sure to check out page 6 for the first installment of "Transatlantic Trends," a fashion column from Jayplay writer Chris Horn, who's spending the semester in France. I hope he has better luck conversing with the locals than I did that first day. jayplayers Editor Megan Hirt Associate editor Sasha Roe Photo editor Jon Goering Designers Drew Bergman, Peter Soto, Becky Sullivan Contact Carly Halvorson, Matt Hirschfeld Health Asher Fusco, Susan Melgren, Realle Roth Manual Heather Melanson, Ariel Tilson Notice Matt Bechtold, Nina Libby, Sean Rosner Contributors Mark Arehart. Matthew Crooks, Miller Davis, Chris Horn, Mia Iverson, Amber Jackson, Danny Nordstrom, Abby Olcese, Amanda Sorell, Elise Stawarz Play Brianne Pfannenstiel, Derek Zarda Clayton Ashley, Darron Carswell, Francesca Chambers. Creative consultant Carol Holstead Contact us jayplay08@gmail.com Jayplay The University Daily Kansan 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence,KS 60645 (785) 864-4810 September 11,2008 3 --- NOTICE Doing the ChaCha A new information service can be used for fact or fun By Sean Rosner srosner@kansan.com Do you like fedora hats or lanyards better? What does a female orgasm feel like? What's the location of an animal hospital in Indianapolis? These may seem like strange questions, but for James Milin, they're just part of a day's work. Milin, Chicago junior, works as a guide for ChaCha, a text- and Web-based information service. Here's how it works: Text any question you have to 242242 (ChaCha) from a mobile phone, and get an answer back on your phone within minutes. Other than standard text messaging costs, the service is completely free. ChaCha began as a Web-based search engine in September 2006. It was co-founded by Brad Bostic and Scott Jones. ChaCha is only Jones' most recent technological success. In 1988, as chairman and chief scientist of Boston Technology, Inc., Jones developed a voice mail system that was used by Southwestern Bell, Bell Atlantic and Bell South telephone companies. ChaCha launched its text messaging service in January 2008 at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.The company was the official text answers service for the festival, providing event information to festival-goers. "We had a lot of celebrities that loved it. Quentin Tarantino was a big fan," says Susan Mitchell, vice president of marketing at ChaCha. Since launching in January, the text service has answered about 20 million questions, and has had about one million users. Mitchell says ChaCha's target market is people between the ages of 18 and 24 because of how active they are with their cell phones. ChaCha's growing popularity is beginning to make its way to the KU student body. Shane Kanter, Overland Park junior, says he found out about ChaCha through an online forum, and now uses it three to four times a day. Kanter uses the service to get directions, check the weather and find places to eat, but he says he also uses the service for more novel purposes. "It settles a bunch of bets and a lot of stupid disputes, like, 'How much Jell-O would it take to fill an Olympic-size pool?'"" Kanter says. Some KU students, such as Milin, often find themselves on the opposite side of those questions while working as a ChaCha guide. Guide applicants are tested on their ability to quickly find accurate information before they are permitted to work. Guides are paid 20 cents per question answered, and they work from their computers, answering the questions with a program similar to an instant messenger program. Milin, who has worked as a guide for six months, says he usually makes between $6 and $9 an hour. "I'm on Sunday. In a bathrobe, just working. It's pretty chill." Milin says. Mandy Toomey, Minneapolis, Minn., senior; also works as a ChaCha guide. She says she likes the job because she can work whenever she wants to. Toomey tries to answer about 100 questions a day, which nets her $20. Guides can find the information using a search engine, or by using Web pages with information on frequently asked topics that have been set up by ChaCha. Milin says that guides are supposed to answer questions within three minutes. In addition to their answer, guides also provide a link to the Web site where they got their information, allowing ChaCha users to do more research if they choose. So whether you are lost on a road trip, wondering when the next showing of Tropic Thunder is, or are just trying to settle a bet with a friend, ChaCha is just the tool you need. V f F p thi Q&A with ChaCha I'm at Eighth and Massachusetts streets in Lawrence, Kan. How do I get to The Merc? Head south on Massachusetts.Turn right at Ninth St. Turn left at Iowa St. What's a good bar to go to in Lawrence? Try Abe & Jake's Landing, located at 8 E. Sixth St. Phone:(785) 841-5855. What should I buy for my girlfriend for our anniversary? Flowers may be cliché, but you can always pair them with something, is there something she really likes to do? Favorite eatery? What is the meaning of life? You can't just do a Web search for love, truth or the existence of God. it takes soul searching. What do you think of sandals with socks? If it's hot enough for sandals, it's too hot to wear socks. If it's cold enough to wear socks, it's too cold for sandals. Who led the NFL in rushing in 1967? Leroy Kelly, who played for the Browns from 1964 to1973, received back-to-back rushing titles in 1967 and 1968. Photos by Tyler Waugh ChaCha user Shane Kanter, left, gets info from bathrobe-clad ChaCha guide James Milin. 4 September 11,2008 NOTICE Question & Answer with David Cook of American Idol American Idol winner and Kansas City Mo., native David Cook is performing around the country with the nine other finalists from the seventh season of the show for the American Idols Live Tour 2008. Cook released an independent album in 2006, but winning American Idol in May landed him a deal with RCA Records. Cook talked to Jayplay about the tour and the November 18 release of his new album. Q: How is the tour going so far? A: It's going really well. We're in Wilkes Barre, Penn., right now. I have already had three shows today and I have a fourth tonight, so we're really busy. Q: Do you get any down time? A: It's really hard to have down time when you are doing a tour like this. But I'm with nine of my best friends doing what I love.The nine other finalists have provided so much support for me. Q: How do you keep your mo- q mentum going for the tour? A: It's a lot easier than I thought it would be to perform this often. When you get on stage in front of 10,000 people and they're all cheering for you, it's pretty motivating. If that doesn't get you going, I don't know what would. Q: What has been your favorite city on the tour? A: Going home to Kansas City was my favorite. We performed at the Sprint Center, which is a fun venue. American Iol champ David Cook hasn't forgotten his Midwest roots. Q: What is your most memorable comment from Simon Cowell? A: Probably when he apologized to me for criticizing my performance at the finale. I didn't expect an apology. It caught me off guard and I started to get emotional. Q: Any funny moments with fans? A: I have been hit with undergarments while on stage numerous times. It's really funny. Q: How does it feel to be a celebrity? A: It's a little weird that people recognize me all over the country. But I love what I do. Playing music professionally has always been my dream. —Nina Libby 55 Years and Still Amazing. You're not around for for 55 years unless you have something amazing to offer. SERVING UP TRADITION SINCE 1993 JOHNNY'S TAVERN Just 'cross the bridge SERVING UP TRADITION SINCE 1923 JOHNNY'S TAVERN Just 'cross the bridge Uptown Theater 3700 Broadway - Kansas City, MO Uptown Theater 3700 Broadway — Kansas City, MO WED 9/24 HANSON WITH SPECIAL GUESTS VINONERS AND AROUND THE WORLD EVERYBODY ELSE VINNICAS AND AROUND THE WORLD EVERYBODY ELSE Granada 1020 Massachusetts St. - Lawrence, KS WED 9/17 MOVED TO GRANADA! ALL LIBERTY HALL TICKETS WILL BE HONORED. 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But let's get real: Most young French people—and in our case, KU students—can't afford couture wardrobes, so they improvise and create trendy, new looks that become the essence of the country's youth. Every other week in Joyplay, I'll be observing French fashion trends, analyzing how the French pull them off, and translating the looks into something that KU students can mimic. With my help, and with the help of the oh-so-fashionable French, you're sure to strike a style chord so loud that the Campanile's bells will pale in comparison. WESCOEWIT Guy 1: I'm thinking about buying a scooter. Apparently you can just park them anywhere. Guy 2: They're multiplying like freakin' rabbits, man. Just wait a week and you can adopt one. Girl I: I'm sick of all these scared little boys who won't argue with me in discussion. Girl 2: Who cares? Just dominate them. **Girl:** (looking at costumes online with friend) God, you'd have to be oiled-up and hot to pull that off. Guy: There.I've packed up my old clothes for the homeless. Girl: You're like,a saint. Guy: Yeah,I'm Mother Theresa. Only cooler. **Girl:** (looking at professor) Is he wearing a floral-print tie? **Guy:** I don't think you're too concerned about fashion if you're a professor here. **Girl:** Or a professor anywhere. Girl 1: My boobs hurt. Girl 2: I want my hair to be curly. Guy 1: Hey, man. I haven't seen you in awhile. Where have you been? Guy 2: Um, nowhere. Market Things. **Girl:** Man, that's a big bag. **Guy:** You know, they say that from space, the astronauts can see the Great Wall, the interstate highways and this bag. **Guy:** I love pissing off protesters. **Girl:** I can tell. Guy: I don't know what it is. Even if it's something I agree with, I think it's fun to piss them off. **Girl:** I think it's kind of annoying. **Guy:** Yeah. I guess it is. But I love it. Guy I: What are you having for dinner? Guy 2: Paninis. Guy I: Mmmm, Pa-nini. Guy 2: Cuz they're easy and cheap. Guy I: And don't forget delicious. Guy 2: All three words that describe me. Girl 1: I've never seen a cervix. Girl 2: You wouldn't unless you're a gyro. Guy: A gyno-dino! Rawr! (makes T-Rex hand motions) 6 Matt Bechtold September 11,2008 NOTICE TOMORROW'S NEWS World Cyber Games The World Cyber Games, or WCG, is recognized as the leading international video game competition. It's the professional video game tournament, the Olympics of the e-sports world—and it's about to take Germany by storm. In less than two months, the WCG will hold its sixth international championship tournament in Cologne. According to the WCG, more than 30 million people watched the televised and streamed coverage of last year's WCG Grand-Finals held in Seattle, showing just how popular professional video gaming has become. With games ranging from first-person shooters, strategy RPGs, street racing to soccer, there's something for just about everyone—if you can make the cut. But the WCG isn't just about high scores, hairpin turns or body counts. There's a cultural phenomenon taking place as well. These tournaments are making the world a little smaller by bringing people from diverse and distant lands together in a medium where language, age, race and religion have no importance; and only love of the game and a healthy sense of competition matter. "United by gaming, the World Cyber Games competitions span continents, language barriers, and social and political differences," a WCG promotional video claims. "Through the World Cyber Games, e-sports are emerging as a new cultural trend that combines the passion of gaming and the pure enjoyment of digital entertainment." In addition to the annual WCG championship tournaments, the WCG also hosts regional Pan-Championship tournaments. These are invitational contests that pit the best players from around the world against each other for cash and prizes. The WCG 2008 Samsung Euro Championship was March 6-9, during which about 250 players from 30 countries competed for $100,000 in prize money and the much sought-after title of SEC-Champion. But that's nothing compared to the $448,000 in prize money that was up for grabs at the 2007 WCG Grand-Finals in Seattle, or the $468,000 at stake in 2006 at the WCG in Monza, Italy. WCG WORLD CYBER GAMES This is serious business, with real winners and major money to be made—both by the players and by the companies that promote and profit from the sale of games and hardware. The 2007 WCG Grand-Final tournament hosted more than 700 competitors from 74 nations. This year's tournament is expected to be the largest yet. National championships are happening all over the Americas, Europe and Asia through October.The winners of these national championships will be sent to duke it out in Cologne, Germany, November 5-9, for the 2008 WCG. Matt Bechtold Voted Best Pool Hall TOP of the HILL 2007 Tonight $ 2 Imports $ 3 Jager Bombs $ 3 Guinness $1 WELLS (Every Saturday) FREE POOL Sun-Thurs (after midnight) POKER Sun & Wed Cash Prizes Pool Room 925 Iowa (Behind the Merc) 785.749.5039 8 Pool Room 925 Iowa (Behind the Merc) 785.749.5039 the it factor: 2008 presidential election All over it: I'm pleased with McCain's choice for vice president. Palin has great experience as governor. She's a woman of strong conviction and scruples. It's nice to have a real Reagan- conservative to run with McCain. Over it: I'm annoyed with people who are so quick to blame everything that's wrong with the economy on conservatives because we have a semi-conservative in the White House.In reality,it's Congress that determines our economic fate —Glen Reeves Kansas City, Kan., junior All over it: I like the attention it P draws to our system of government, and the enthusiasm it inspires in many people. Over it! I can't stand necessity for a candidate to constantly toe the line of public opinion and political correctness. Thornton Thompson Lenexa senior Over it: Though I'm certain Sarah Palin is an intelligent woman and fairly capable politician at the local level, she has no national or international experience.The selection of Palin for the vice presidency is frightening and offensive. It's clear that McCain is pandering to women, hoping that they will vote with their vaginas rather than their brains. —Robbie Gordy Omaha, Neb., junior All over it: I like that the election makes people interested in politics and we are almost forced to hear about what is going on in our country. A. Over it! I don't like the different campaign commercials with the mudslinging. I also don't like how candidates just list their opponents' weak points or what they have done in the past that is bad. I just think that's playing dirty. —Shawn Stevens Overland Park junior —Carly Halvorson Be a Real Life fantasy Be a Real Life fantasy Great selection of adult costumes and accessories at the best prices PARTY AMERICA 1441 West 23rd Street 785.865.3803 Great selection of adult costumes and accessories at the best prices PARTY AMERICA 1441 West 23rd Street 785.865.3803 CITY OF NEW YORK September 11,2008 7 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 @ 9 BACARDI B-LIVE PARTY Watch the transformation of Abe & Jake's By Invitation Only DJ Z-Trip FRIDAY @ 9 BIGGEST DANCE PARTY IN LAWRENCE ABE&JAKE'S 8 EAST SIXTH STREET • LAWRENCE, KS LANDING 841-5855 • ABEJAKE.COM ABE&JAKE'SX CONTACT five questions By Matt Hirschfeld Leonard Pitts Jr. Pulitzer Prize winner and Miami Herald columnist Ross Stewart Wichita junior, University Daily Kansan columnist What is your biggest pet peeve when reading other writers' editorials? Ideological rigidity and intellectual dissonance. When writers don't make a point. They don't shoot for anything, so it's like they're writing just to write. What college class unrelated to journalism did you learn the most in college? Sociology. I learned a lot about group dynamics that I still apply to discussions of race, gender and sexual orientation. Western Civilization courses. They make you read a lot and not many other courses concentrate on the philosophy of our time. What's your earliest childhood memory? Learning to read from my mom and writing stories at the kitchen table. I remember a nightmare I had in kindergarten. I was being chased by a polar bear and animals all over my apartment. What movie that you've seen this year has been your favorite? The Dark Knight, maybe. Heath Ledger was amazing. It'd be a toss up between Pineapple Express and The Dark Knight. Pineapple Express was just funny and knew it didn't need to be a social commentary about drugs. What do you think of John McCain's vice presidential pick, Sarah Palin? I'm not scared. I am, however, intrigued. It would still be John McCain as head of the ticket who would be taking the heat. I just find it rude and sexist. Just trying to get all the Hillary voters. It implies women are swayed just because Palin is a woman and they don't look at the issues. Hair may not look this cute on you... Women Face, bikini underarms, legs Dermatology Center of laurence Lee R. Bittenbender, M.D. Men Neck, back chest 10% Student discount Call for a FREE consultation on Laser Hair Removal 930 Iowa St. • 842-7001 8 September 11,2008 --- CONTACT Close encounters of the EX kind How to handle a runin with an ex without having to run and hide By Carly Halvorson chalvorson@kansan.com Sean Galloway knew the possibility of avoiding his ex-girlfriend would be pretty slim. The two lived in the same neighborhood and both played ultimate Frisbee. They also had the same group of close friends who hung out constantly. During their relationship, Galloway's ex began to have feelings for one of their mutual friends, and these feelings led to the end of their relationship. Immediately after the breakup, Galloway's ex began dating their friend. One night, Galloway went out with a different group of friends to grab a drink at Harbour Lights when he saw his ex with her new boyfriend. "The situation was inherently awkward," says Galloway, 2008 graduate. "Everyone was just sitting there like there was this big elephant in the room." There are about 84 bars and more than 200 restaurants in Lawrence. According to the U.S. Census, Lawrence had an estimated population of more than 89,000 in 2007. With numbers like that, it should be safe to assume that the odds of being able to dodge one person are pretty good. Nevertheless, many students have had to endure that awkward encounter with an ex. Mollee March, Lenexa senior, always told her boyfriend that she hated a particular restaurant, which also happened to be his favorite. While they were dating, March swore that she would never go there. "I really didn't mind the restaurant, actually," March says. "I just kept telling him that I never wanted to go with him." However, like almost everyone else, March had an awkward encounter with her ex, and it ended up being at the restaurant she said she hated. Luckily, March managed to avoid any confrontation. Relationship advice expert April Masini, founder of AskApril.com, says there are three courses of action when you run into an ex: run, hide or make your presence known. Bumping into an ex can actually be a blessing in disguise, Masini says. It presents the perfect opportunity to invalidate the "crazy ex" label that typically accompanies a breakup. If the encounter goes smoothly, it also allows both parties to continue moving on from the relationship. However, a smooth encounter is more often the exception than the rule. Most if not all situations involving an ex turn out to be awkward. Usually, exes still harbor some negative feelings toward the other person that tend to come out when they see each other. Nathan Mangold, Winfield senior, ran into his ex-girlfriend last year at a Halloween party. Mangold says his ex was glaring at him from across the room the entire night. Finally, Mangold could no longer stand the dirty looks and decided to confront her. "I told her that she needed to wipe that look off of her face," Mangold says. "She proceeded to take a swing at me, but I just walked away." To appear civil even after the most horrific breakup, just play it cool. Greet your ex like you would a business associate, Masini says. A simple wave, handshake or even a hug will suffice. If you are with someone new, briefly introduce your new boyfriend or girlfriend. Then say go **dbye** and walk away. There is no need to engage in any further conversation, and you can go on with your night. If you find that your ex wants to relive the past and talk about the good times, don't respond. Any efforts to rekindle What NOT to do: If you find yourself on the bad end of a breakup, it may be tempting to get revenge on that fool who broke your heart. It is also one of the worst things you could do. Instead of plotting, start the healing process and move on. Relationship advice expert April Masini warns against doing these things if you run into your ex. - Don't create a coincidence by "accidentally" running into the person. Your ex, not to mention everyone else, will know exactly what you're doing and all you'll succeed at is looking like that "crazy ex" they all said you were. On, even - worse, a desperate, obsessed stalker. - Don't cry or act like a victim.The "poor pitiful me" routine isn't going to win back an ex. People do not respect-nor are they attracted to—people who act weak, depressed and miserable. - Don't consider confronting your ex by getting into a fight or by pointing out what a terrible error he or she made by breaking up with you. Is this something your really want to debate in public? ELEPHANT the relationship should be struck down immediately. "The most important part of a breakup is the opportunity it provides both parties to move on with their lives." Masini says. "Seize the opportunity and move on." Moving on can no doubt be hard, and seeing an ex around town certainly doesn't help the process of moving on. "It can hurt when you see someone you were so vulnerable with," says Nancy Pina, author of The Ultimate College Relationship Guide. "But it is always a sign of integrity and self-respect when you treat the other person with kindness. Most importantly, take some time to figure out what can be learned from that past relationship so that the same behaviors aren't repeated in the future." September 11,2008 illustrations by catherine coquillette 9 JACKPOT! MUSICHALL.COM 943 MASS LAWRENCE KS 785.832.1085 THU 11 THE BUILDERS & THE BUTCHERS AMPLE BRANCHES • ORMUS GOLD FRI 12 THE NIGHT MARCHERS COLOUR REVOLT • MEMBERS OF DRIVE LIKE JEHU SAT 13 FEARBEFORE THE MARCH OF FLAMES DAMERY - I AM THE OCEAN / ALL AGES 8PM SUN 14 RARARIOT WALTER MEGEO·PEPI GINSBERG·LETTER DIVISION MON 15 IMPAILED PHOBIO BILLOGICIST-MARUTA-ARES KINGDOM TUE 16 YOOD FREE SHOW! PSCY-ROCKIN-BABIS FROM TEL-AVIV! THU 18 BOUNCE:KJHK LIVE BROADCAST RARE SOUL / RBB / 9PM REPLAY LOUGE 946 MASS LAWRENCE KS 785.749.7676 WWW.REPLAYLOUGE.COM THU 11 FROMANHOLE THE DACTYLS FRI 12 LAWRENCE SOUL CLUB ON THE FATIO SAT 13 VAMPIRE HANDS JUICEBOOX XH BIRLAFONTE - DJ ROBERT MOORE SUN 14 WINFIELD WARMUP 6PM THE CALAMITY CUBES J.R. & THE JUNIORS BILLY THE SQUIRREL WISEACRES SUN 14 OXFORD COLLAPSE LOVE AS LAUGHTER ROOFOP VIGILANTES TUE 16 NICK JAINA HIDDEN PICTURES MARK SMITH CONTACT Bitch and MOAN with Matt Hirschfeld and Francesca Chambers P I like women in their 30s and 40s. Where's a good place in Lawrence to go "cougar" hunting? John, senior Francesca: The problem with finding an older, single woman in Lawrence is that she's probably affiliated with the University of Kansas in some way. Few singles stay in Lawrence after graduation because it's not exactly exploding with jobs. Those who do stay get jobs at the University.And, last time I checked, student-teacher relationships were frowned upon.And by frowned upon,I mean that's the face you'll be making when she gets fired and you get kicked out. But if you like living on the wild side—and it seems like you do—then the best place to find cougars is indeed right here at the University. I know several, single, hot KU staff members who are looking! One of them told me that KU football games are another great place to meet cougars because drunk alumnae won't realize you're a college student if you simply don't sit in the student section. Life At Hobbs IS GOOD! American Apparel Ben Sherman Monarchy Meltin' Pot Cardboard Robot Howe Earnest Sewn hobbs. 700 Mass. • 331.4622 Outside of the University, your best bet is at the bars. Not at Jet Lag or Abe and Jake's, however, but at more obscure, quiet bars that drunk, immature college freshmen are unlikely to go to, such as Crimson & Brews, 925 Iowa St., or the Eighth Street Tap Room, 801 New Hampshire St. With a name that features the word tap, I don't think you'll have any problems finding a cougar there. The bar also boasts a jukebox and an incredible collection of vinyl records—two things I know older women can't stay away from. In all seriousness, though, don't count out the lesser-known bars on Mass. Street. I know at least one cougar at the University who frequents Mass. Street bars. ried women. I wouldn't want to see you pummeled by a husband already hopped up on football-induced adrenaline when you attempt to make a move on his wife. Matt: On game days, as Fran mentioned, the streets near the stadium (Mississippi, Illinois, Alabama and Missouri streets) are crawling with cougars just waiting to pounce on the next young man they see. I suggest nonchalantly meandering into a large cookout outside the stadium and looking for the woman who brought the desserts. Ignore the woman who brought apple pie, and focus on the vixens who brought the chocolate brownies smothered in even more chocolate.Those are the women who like to live on the wild side. Be warned, though. It will probably take months—maybe even years—to decipher between cougars and attractive older, mar- My girlfriend got a vibrator. I don't understand. Am I not enough for her? —Eric, senior Francesca: The problem may not lie in your lovemaking abilities. A 2007 study by Paula England, a sociology professor at Stanford University, found that only 19 percent of college women orgasm during sex, compared with 44 percent of college men. Women have a hard time orgasming during sex because most sexual positions do not stimulate the clitoris, whereas vibrators are created for that specific purpose. Not to mention that sex is time-consuming. Your girlfriend may not have time to hop on you every time she needs to get off. Opposing class and work schedules—as well as imposing roommates—also make it hard to have sex as often as your girlfriend would probably like. In addition, girls can only have so much sex before they begin to dry up down there. I can personally say that chafing can halt sexual activities for days. If you want to maximize your sex life and minimize her use of the vibrator, start focusing more on pleasing her clitoris during sex. And, on the bright side, at least the something else your girlfriend turned to was not someone else! Matt: Your girlfriend is attempting to reach out to you in some way considering you know about the vibrator and women usually do everything in their power to hide those types of toys. It's rough not being enough for your significant other. Yes, as Fran mentioned, the penis isn't always as stimulating as a vibrator, but sex can go beyond a physical feeling. You may have chemistry exploding outside the bedroom, but sometimes it doesn't carry over when you cross the bedroom threshold. I'm guessing this is the first sex-related toy she's purchased because you seem shocked by this news. She is attempting to find her sexual identity, and maybe you should get started on doing that for yourself, too. Missionary position and the routine blow job get old after awhile. It's time to mix it up. Thinking about your girlfriend being pleased by something other than you can be disheartening, so I would talk to your girlfriend and see if there's something you can do in bed to out-sex the vibrator. After all, batteries die. And if you get good enough in the bedroom, you can keep going and going and going and going... Send us your sex and relationship questions at bitchandmoan@kansan.com. 10 September 11,2008 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 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 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 MANUAL DIY: Dorm Room Workout You don't need to invest in expensive exercise equipment to get a good workout. A bed can be used as an incline to perform a modified push-up in a small dorm room. And you thought fire was against the rules By Ariel Tilson atilson@kansan.com Just because you're aiming for As this semester doesn't mean your body has to suffer from the extra pounds you could gain while studying diligently at desk. Chris Dellasega, Pittsburg, Kan., sophomore and a certified personal trainer at the Student Recreation Fitness Center, recommends the following strength-training exercises, which can be done in limited space with few or no pieces of equipment. Dellasaga's training regimen consists of simple exercises that use your own body weight and incorporate multiple muscles so you can burn the most calories. To start, Dellasega suggests side-to-side push-ups to strengthen your arms. You'll start in the standard push-up position, but instead of lowering your chest straight to the ground, you'll direct it toward one of your thumbs, return to the original position and then repeat on the other side This style of push-up is a more efficient workout because it requires you to use each arm independently.After you've mastered this exercise, regular push-ups will be easy. Dellasega says that when it comes to working out your legs, squats are key. First, stand with your arms raised above your head like you're signaling a touchdown. Squat as deeply as you can with your back straight, and then return to the starting position. Dellasega says squats are an ideal exercise because more than 70 percent of your body weight is located above your knees. Because your closet-sized dorm room likely restricts your movements, Dellasega suggests using your furniture to workout. For instance, you can balance with one foot behind you resting on your desk chair and then do a modified squat. Simply bend your other leg as deep as you can, but be careful not to extend your knee too far over your toe or you could damage your knee joints. If you have a desk in your room,you can do a modified side-to-side push-up by leaning your hands against the edge of the desk with your feet placed firmly on the floor and repeating side-to-side movements. Yet another modification of this exercise is to place your feet on your bed with your hands on the floor. If you have a little bit of extra room and extra cash, Dellasega suggests purchasing equipment to get an even more intense workout. TOTAL CARE He says jumping rope is by far one of the most efficient workouts you can do, and adding light weights to any of the above exercises will give you an extra burn. "You can get a lot done with two very simple things: dumbells and a jump rope," Dellasega says. Of course, if you want any additional advice or have any questions, Dellasega and the other personal trainers at the Student Recreation Fitness Center offer free services to students. No dorm room is too small to squeeze in crunches during a study break. photos by jorge basaure-carrington September 11,200 11 FEATURE 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 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 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 Rhyming in the Far East On a study abroad trip to Japan, KU student Travis Tewes took his passion for the Japanese language into the country's rap scene U Photo by Chance Dibben By Derek Zarda dzarda@kansan.com Huddled together, the sweat collecting on their necks, two hundred or more Japanese locals wait patiently in the dark for the next performance. Backstage, Travis Tewes, Lee's Summit, Mo., senior, is thinking only of the show. The lyrics. How did they go again? Back in Lawrence,Travis Tewes keeps in touch with the rappers he met when in Japan. Maiku wo motteru kagiri ni, Ore ha daijoubu dayo, zettai ni heiki... Catching a late night show in another country is one thing,but actually performing in one is quite another. Tewes' Japanese classmates from the nearby university are eager to see what this American will do.The DJ starts up the music as the low-fi lights begin to dance across the stage,signaling that the performance will soon be under way. Tewes has done this before back home in the States, so why should he be more nervous? The people in the crowd begin clapping in anticipation. Tewes, using all his built-up stress, runs out on stage, mic in hand, and spits out a fast flow of Japanese rhymes over the pulsating bass lines and punching horn samples. Tonight, Tewes is the American who raps in Japanese. Tomorrow morning, he's just another student scrambling to finish his school assignments before they're due. While the rest of his friends were taking classes in Lawrence last spring, 21-year-old Travis Tewes, aka "Crazy T;" was rapping in Japanese in Fujisawa, Japan in front of a packed club the size of Lawrence's the Bottleneck. Thousands of miles away from his friends, family and college professors. Tewes felt right at home. On a study abroad program in Tokyo this past spring and summer, Tewes used his talent for rapping in both Japanese and English to push himself into an international hip-hop scene. He left the States hoping he'd have time to see his favorite Japanese rappers perform live. Instead, he wound up in the studio recording an album alongside them. Hooked on a culture Tewes doesn't look like a Japanese rapper. It's only in the baggy hip-hop attire that Tewes shares in appearance with the average Japanese emcee. He was christened with the name "Crazy T" in middle school by friends because, even then, he was "crazy" about rhyming. In high school back in Lee's Summit, Tewes would rap with a live hip-hop band, performing at local venues and house parties. Tewes was first exposed to hip-hop at the age of 6 when his cousin, a DJ from Belize, made him a mixed tape of early 90s hip-hop hits. After that, Tewes says he was stuck on rap for life. His first taste of the Japanese culture came in third grade during a month dedicated to learning about the cultures of different countries. Tewes remembers being able to relate to some of the cultures from Latin America with his father being from Belize, but something really clicked for Tewes when his class studied Japan.His eyes widened with interest as he learned about a country that "seemed like a completely different world." Tewes continued to learn about the culture through books on Japan that his parents bought for him. However, it wasn't until he took up studying the language at KU the summer before his freshman year that Tewes truly began focusing on immersing himself in Japanese language and culture. Sister city rap Tewes' first real-life exposure to Japanese hip-hop came during a summer study abroad program in 2006 to Hiratsuka, Lawrence's sister city in Japan. There he met Japanese college student Tatsuya Yanagibashi, aka "Willow B," through a mutual friend, and the two began to freestyle late into the night. These freestyle sessions led to stage performances at nearby clubs in town where Tewes would rap for the local crowds in their native tongue. The inspiration for what Tewes raps about comes anywhere from his personal life to the current state of rap on the radio. "I don't really think what I want to say in English and translate it," Tewes says. "When I'm in the Japanese mode in my brain, I don't even think in English anymore." Tewes' parents have been supportive of his penchant for music since he first started playing piano in second grade. But at times, they've had their share of questions. One night while talking to his father online from Japan, Tewes let him view his most recent show. This was his dad's first time seeing him performin Japan, and his dad, Robert, was a little confused. Robert says he and his wife don't follow hip-hop much, and he asked his son why he was holding a towel on stage, thinking it was some "hip-hop thing." "He said it was mostly because he would get sweaty on stage." Robert says. "I told him I thought it was his flag or something to promote himself." Prominent rappers in Hiratsuka's hip-hop scene also took notice of Tewes'sperformances and invited him to join in battle-rap sessions that would pop up around the city. Tewes stayed in contact with the emcees he met in Hiratsuka after he returned to the U.S. He e-mailed beats and rhymes to the emcees back in Japan and, over the next two years, began assembling songs and tracks to produce independent albums. 12 September 11,2008 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rhyming in Japan, take two Tewes arrived back in Japan in March 2008 and within three days he made his first connection with Tokyo's underground hip-hop scene. A rapper by the name of Gami was performing at a nearby club called Gas Panic. Gami was a member of the rap super-group Mousouzoku, Japan's answer to the Wu-Tang Clan. Tewes dropped by the club early just to see if he could meet the well-known rapper. He asked the doorman where he could find Gami, and he was taken to a VIP table in the back of the club. The two struck up a conversation, and Tewes suggested the two freestyle sometime. "I asked him, 'Yo, can I kick a freestyle with you sometime?' and he said 'Yeah, I'll do it during my show!' Tewes says. True to his word, in the middle of his show in front of a packed audience of Japanese hip-hop lovers. Gami pulled Tewes on stage and the two began freestyling back and forth. Gami says that while it was still unusual to see Americans rap in Japanese, he has been seeing more Americans trying it out. As for Tewes, Gami says he's impressed with Tewes's ability to freestyle in Japanese, and he wants to catch Tewes' next live show. Hip-hop 101 As Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five were bringing hip-hop to the masses in the U.S. in the early 80s, Japan was following suit with its own lineup of artists who were trying to make this American-born sound their own. Hip-hop in Japan took off during these early days when Americans brought their sounds to American naval bases in Japanese cities such as Yokohama, says Ian Condy, author of Hip-Hop Japan: Rap and the Paths of Cultural Globalization. Condry, associate professor of Japanese culture studies at MIT, says among the most prominent Japanese hip-hop groups in the underground, the group Soul Scream is most respected for representing socially conscious Japanese hip-hop. Tewes had the opportunity to record a track with E.G.G. Man, one-third of Soul Scream. The group is noted for its strong presence in revitalizing Japanese hip-hop in the underground scene for the past decade, starting in 1995. Recording a track Through the shows Tewes attended and the people he met during his stay in Tokyo, he was able to contact the manager of E.G.G. Man.Tewes asked if he could schedule a time to meet with him and conduct an interview that he could later put online. When Tewes visited the rapper's studio, he said it didn't feel any different than hanging out with a friend and recording a track together. It wasn't until they mastered the song and played it in the studio that Tewes felt a chill over his body because he heard his voice alongside a legend in the Japanese hip-hop game. "It's like coming to America as a rapper from a different country and not even starting at the bottom and instead recording with Nas," Tewes says. "It was surreal." E. G.G. Man says his first impression of Tewes was that he was a big guy who spoke Japanese well. After the two chatted for a couple hours and he had heard Tewes flow in Japanese, E.G.G. Man suggested they record a track together for an upcoming compilation album he was producing. On that same day, the two got together and wrote a song about each other's hometowns and how hip-hop can cross borders. "He has a very appealing voice and good flow and, most importantly, he has a great sense of music." E.G.G. Man says. When asked to describe his own rhyming style, E.G.G. Man has difficulty. "That's tough I'm like a plane leaving New York and arriving in Japan on Japan Airline flight 141," he says. "I'm like a car with a Ford engine tuned to a Lexus engine and thrown into a Toyota body." E. G.G. Man says he sees many Japanese artists rapping in English, but not the other way around.To him, it doesn't matter whether it's in Japanese or English, as long as the artist puts "soul into a song." The longer the nail... Many underground Japanese hip-hop artists use their music to speak out on social issues and taboos that confront Japanese people on a daily basis. Confrontational Japanese rapper Hannya talked with Tewes backstage after a show in April about the "walking on eggshell" nature of addressing social problems in Japan's polite society. With a reputation in Japan on par with that of Talib Kweli in the States, Hannya has sold 5 million copies of his most recent album, a huge number relative to Japan's size. Hannya raps in a brash style that's a mix of Eminem and OI' Dirty Bastard. Among the questions that Tewes asked Hannya was about the traditional Japanese saying. "The nail that sticks out gets hammered down," referring to the cultural inclination of Japanese to choose conformity over unconventional attitudes and behavior. Hannya's initial response was to laugh at the mention of this old phrase, but he replied that he didn't care what others thought about his lyrics as long as he could still voice his opinions. From the imperial system to racial relations with Koreans, Hannya continues to challenge his fans by rapping about some of the biggest taboos in Japanese society. 自由 朗 乓 September 11,2008 13 JACKPOT! 943 MASS LAWRENCE KS 785.832.1085 JACKPOTMUSICHALL.COM THU 11 THE BUILDERS AND THE BUTCHERS AMPLE BRANCHES • ORMUS GOLD FRI 12 THE NIGHT MARCHERS COLOUR REVOLT • MEMBERS OF DRIVE LIKE JEHU SAT 13 FEARBEFORETHEMARCHOFFLAMES DAMERIA 1 AM THE OCEAN/ ALL AGES 8PM SUN 14 RARARIOT WALTER MEEGÝ·PEPI GINSBERG·LETTER DIVISION MON 15 IMPAILED PHOBIA ILLOGICIST-MARUTA-ARES KINGDOM PHOBIA ILLOGICIST-MARUTA-ARES KINGDOM TUE 16 YOOD FREE FLOW! PSYCH-ROCKIN BABIS FROM TEL-AVIV! 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And, last time I checked, student-teacher relationships were frowned upon.And by browned upon, I mean that's the face you'll be making when she gets fired and you get kicked out. Life At HOBBS IS GOOD! American Apparel Ben Sherman Monarchy Meltin' Pot Cardboard Robot Howe Earnest Sewn hobbs. 700 Mass. • 331.4622 But if you like living on the wild side—and it seems like you do—then the best place to find cougars is indeed right here at the University. I know several, single, hot KU staff members who are looking! One of them told me that KU football games are another great place to meet cougars because drunk alumnae won't realize you're a college student if you simply don't sit in the student section. Outside of the University, your best bet is at the bars. Not at Jet Lag or Abe and Jake's, however, but at more obscure, quiet bars that drunk, immature college freshmen are unlikely to go to, such as Crimson & Brews, 925 Iowa St., or the Eighth Street Tap Room, 801 New Hampshire St. With a name that features the word tap, I don't think you'll have any problems finding a cougar there. The bar also boasts a jukebox and an incredible collection of vinyl records—two things I know older women can't stay away from. In all seriousness, though, don't count out the lesser-known bars on Mass. Street. I know at least one cougar at the University who frequents Mass. Street bars. Matt: On game days, as Fran mentioned, the streets near the stadium (Mississippi, Illinois, Alabama and Missouri streets) are crawling with cougars just waiting to pounce on the next young man they see. I suggest nonchalantly meandering into a large cookout outside the stadium and looking for the woman who brought the desserts. Ignore the woman who brought apple pie, and focus on the vixens who brought the chocolate brownies smothered in even more chocolate. Those are the women who like to live on the wild side. ried women. I wouldn't want to see you pummeled by a husband already hopped up on football-induced adrenaline when you attempt to make a move on his wife. Be warned, though. It will probably take months—maybe even years—to decipher between cougars and attractive older, mar- My girlfriend got a vibrator. I don't understand. Am I not enough for her? —Eric, senior Francesca: The problem may not lie in your lovemaking abilities. A 2007 study by Paula England, a sociology professor at Stanford University, found that only 19 percent of college women orgasm during sex, compared with 44 percent of college men. Women have a hard time orgasming during sex because most sexual positions do not stimulate the clitoris, whereas vibrators are created for that specific purpose. Not to mention that sex is time-consuming. Your girlfriend may not have time to hop on you every time she needs to get off. Opposing class and work schedules—as well as imposing roommates—also make it hard to have sex as often as your girlfriend would probably like. In addition, girls can only have so much sex before they begin to dry up down there. I can personally say that chafing can halt sexual activities for days. If you want to maximize your sex life and minimize her use of the vibrator; start focusing more on pleasing her clitoris during sex. And, on the bright side, at least the something else your girlfriend turned to was not someone else! Matt: Your girlfriend is attempting to reach out to you in some way considering you know about the vibrator and women usually do everything in their power to hide those types of toys. It's rough not being enough for your significant other.Yes, as Fran mentioned, the penis isn't always as stimulating as a vibrator, but sex can go beyond a physical feeling.You may have chemistry exploding outside the bedroom, but sometimes it doesn't carry over when you cross the bedroom threshold. I'm guessing this is the first sex-related toy she's purchased because you seem shocked by this news. She is attempting to find her sexual identity, and maybe you should get started on doing that for yourself, too. Missionary position and the routine blow job get old after awhile. It's time to mix it up. Thinking about your girlfriend being pleasured by something other than you can be disheartening, so I would talk to your girlfriend and see if there's something you can do in bed to out-sex the vibrator. After all, batteries die.And if you get good enough in the bedroom, you can keep going and going and going and going... 10 Send us your sex and relationship questions at bitchandmoan@kansan.com. September 11,2008 MANUAL 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 30 DIY: Dorm Room Workout A And you thought fire was against the rules You don't need to invest in expensive exercise equipment to get a good workout. A bed can be used as an incline to perform a modified push-up in a small dorm room. By Ariel Tilson atilson@kansan.com Just because you're aiming for As this semester doesn't mean your body has to suffer from the extra pounds you could gain while studying diligently at desk. Chris Dellasega, Pittsburg, Kan. sophomore and a certified personal trainer at the Student Recreation Fitness Center, recommends the following strength-training exercises, which can be done in limited space with few or no pieces of equipment. Dellasaga's training regimen consists of simple exercises that use your own body weight and incorporate multiple muscles so you can burn the most calories. To start, Dellasega suggests side-to-side push-ups to strengthen your arms. You'll start in the standard push-up position, but instead of lowering your chest straight to the ground, you'll direct it toward one of your thumbs, return to the original position and then repeat on the other side. This style of push-up is a more efficient workout because it requires you to use each arm independently.After you've mastered this exercise, regular push-ups will be easy. Dellasega says that when it comes to working out your legs, squats are key. First, stand with your arms raised above your head like you're signaling a touchdown. Squat as deeply as you can with your back straight, and then return to the starting position. Dellasega says squats are an ideal exercise because more than 70 percent of your body weight is located above your knees. For instance, you can balance with one foot behind you resting on your desk chair and then do a modified squat. Simply bend your other leg as deep as you can, but be careful not to extend your knee too far over your toe or you could damage your knee joints. Because your closet-sized dorm room likely restricts your movements, Dellasega suggests using your furniture to workout. If you have a desk in your room,you can do a modified side-to-side push-up by leaning your hands against the edge of the desk with your feet placed firmly on the floor and repeating side-to-side movements. Yet another modification of this exercise is to place your feet on your bed with your hands on the floor. If you have a little bit of extra room and extra cash, Dellasega suggests purchasing equipment to get an even more intense workout. He says jumping rope is by far one of the most efficient workouts you can do, and adding light weights to any of the above exercises will give you an extra burn. "You can get a lot done with two very simple things: dumbells and a jump rope," Dellasega says. Of course, if you want any additional advice or have any questions, Dellasega and the other personal trainers at the Student Recreation Fitness Center offer free services to students. TOMA22301 HOLY TRIBUTE AMEN No dorm room is too small to squeeze in crunches during a study break. photos by jorge basaure-carrington September 11,2008 11 FEATURE Rhyming in the Far East On a study abroad trip to Japan, KU student Travis Tewes took his passion for the Japanese language into the country's rap scene U Back in Lawrence, Travis Tewes keeps in touch with the rappers he met when in Japan. Photo by Chance Dibben By Derek Zarda dzarda@kansan.com Huddled together, the sweat collecting on their necks, two hundred or more Japanese locals wait patiently in the dark for the next performance. Backstage, Travis Tewes, Lee's Summit, Mo., senior, is thinking only of the show.The lyrics. How did they go again? Maiku wo motteru kagiri ni, Ore ha daijoubu dayo, zettai ni heiki... Catching a late night show in another country is one thing, but actually performing in one is quite another. Tewes' Japanese classmates from the nearby university are eager to see what this American will do. The DJ starts up the music as the low-fi lights begin to dance across the stage, signaling that the performance will soon be under way. Tewes has done this before back home in the States, so why should he be more nervous? The people in the crowd begin clapping in anticipation. Tewes, using all his built-up stress, runs out on stage, mic in hand, and spits out a fast flow of Japanese rhymes over the pulsating bass lines and punching horn samples. Tonight, Tewes is the American who raps in Japanese. Tomorrow morning, he's just another student scrambling to finish his school assignments before they're due. While the rest of his friends were taking classes in Lawrence last spring, 21-year-old Travis Tewes, aka "Crazy T," was rapping in Japanese in Fujisawa, Japan in front of a packed club the size of Lawrence's the Bottleneck. Thousands of miles away from his friends, family and college professors, Tewes felt right at home. On a study abroad program in Tokyo this past spring and summer, Tewes used his talent for rapping in both Japanese and English to push himself into an international hip-hop scene. He left the States hoping he'd have time to see his favorite Japanese rappers perform live. Instead, he wound up in the studio recording an album alongside them. Hooked on a culture Tewes doesn't look like a Japanese rapper. It's only in the baggy hip-hop attire that Tewes shares in appearance with the average Japanese emcee. He was christened with the name "Crazy T" in middle school by friends because, even then, he was "crazy" about rhyming. In high school back in Lee's Summit, Tewes would rap with a live hip-hop band, performing at local venues and house parties. Tewes was first exposed to hip-hop at the age of 6 when his cousin, a DJ from Belize, made him a mixed tape of early 90s hip-hop hits. After that, Tewes says he was stuck on rap for life. His first taste of the Japanese culture came in third grade during a month dedicated to learning about the cultures of different countries. Tewes remembers being able to relate to some of the cultures from Latin America with his father being from Belize, but something really clicked for Tewes when his class studied Japan. His eyes widened with interest as he learned about a country that "seemed like a completely different world." Tewes continued to learn about the culture through books on Japan that his parents bought for him. However, it wasn't until he took up studying the language at KU the summer before his freshman year that Tewes truly began focusing on immersing himself in Japanese language and culture. Sister city rap Tewes' first real-life exposure to Japanese hip-hop came during a summer study abroad program in 2006 to Hiratsuka, Lawrence's sister city in Japan. There he met Japanese college student Tatsuya Yanagibashi, aka "Willow B," through a mutual friend, and the two began to freestyle late into the night. These freestyle sessions led to stage performances at nearby clubs in town where Tewes would rap for the local crowds in their native tongue. The inspiration for what Tewes raps about comes anywhere from his personal life to the current state of rap on the radio. "I don't really think what I want to say in English and translate it," Tewes says. "When I'm in the Japanese mode in my brain, I don't even think in English anymore." Tewes' parents have been supportive of his penchant for music since he first started playing piano in second grade. But at times, they've had their share of questions. One night while talking to his father online from Japan, Tewes let him view his most recent show. This was his dad's first time seeing him performin Japan, and his dad, Robert, was a little confused. Robert says he and his wife don't follow hip-hop much, and he asked his son why he was holding a towel on stage, thinking it was some "hip-hop thing." "He said it was mostly because he would get sweaty on stage," Robert says. "I told him I thought it was his flag or something to promote himself." Prominent rappers in Hiratsuka's hip-hop scene also took notice of Tewes's performances and invited him to join in battle-rap sessions that would pop up around the city. Tewes stayed in contact with the emcees he met in Hiratsuka after he returned to the U.S. He e-mailed beats and rhymes to the emcees back in Japan and, over the next two years, began assembling songs and tracks to produce independent albums. 12 September 11,2008 Rhyming in Japan, take two Tewes arrived back in Japan in March 2008 and within three days he made his first connection with Tokyo's underground hip-hop scene. A rapper by the name of Gami was performing at a nearby club called Gas Panic. Gami was a member of the rap super-group Mousouzoku, Japan's answer to the Wu-Tang Clan. Tewes dropped by the club early just to see if he could meet the well-known rapper. He asked the doorman where he could find Gami, and he was taken to a VIP table in the back of the club. The two struck up a conversation, and Tewes suggested the two freestyle sometime. "I asked him, 'Yo, can I kick a freestyle with you sometime?' and he said 'Yeah, I'll do it during my show.'" Tewes says. True to his word, in the middle of his show in front of a packed audience of Japanese hip-hop lovers. Gami pulled Tewes on stage and the two began freestyling back and forth. Gami says that while it was still unusual to see Americans rap in Japanese, he has been seeing more Americans trying it out. As for Tewes, Gami says he's impressed with Tewes' ability to freestyle in Japanese, and he wants to catch Tewes' next live show. Hip-hop 101 As Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five were bringing hip-hop to the masses in the U.S. in the early 80s, Japan was following suit with its own lineup of artists who were trying to make this American-born sound their own. Hip-hop in Japan took off during these early days when Americans brought their sounds to American naval bases in Japanese cities such as Yokohama, says lan Condry, author of Hip-Hop Japan: Rap and the Paths of Cultural Globalization. Condry, associate professor of Japanese culture studies at MIT, says among the most prominent Japanese hip-hop groups in the underground, the group Soul Scream is most respected for representing socially conscious Japanese hip-hop. Tewes had the opportunity to record a track with E.G.G. Man, one-third of Soul Scream. The group is noted for its strong presence in revitalizing Japanese hip-hop in the underground scene for the past decade, starting in 1995. Recording a track Through the shows Tewes attended and the people he met during his stay in Tokyo, he was able to contact the manager of E.G.G. Man.Tewes asked if he could schedule a time to meet with him and conduct an interview that he could later put online. When Tewes visited the rapper's studio, he said it didn't feel any different than hanging out with a friend and recording a track together. It wasn't until they mastered the song and played it in the studio that Tewes felt a chill over his body because he heard his voice alongside a legend in the Japanese hip-hop game. "It's like coming to America as a rapper from a different country and not even starting at the bottom and instead recording with Nas," Tewes says. "It was surreal." E. G.G. Man says his first impression of Tewes was that he was a big guy who spoke Japanese well. After the two chatted for a couple hours and he had heard Tewes flow in Japanese, E.G.G. Man suggested they record a track together for an upcoming compilation album he was producing. On that same day, the two got together and wrote a song about each other's hometowns and how hip-hop can cross borders. "He has a very appealing voice and good flow and, most importantly, he has a great sense of music," E.G.M. Man says. When asked to describe his own rhyming style, E.G.G. Man has difficulty. "That's tough. I'm like a plane leaving New York and arriving in Japan on Japan Airline flight 141," he says. "I'm like a car with a Ford engine tuned to a Lexus engine and thrown into a Toyota body." E. G.G. Man says he sees many Japanese artists rapping in English, but not the other way around.To him, it doesn't matter whether it's in Japanese or English, as long as the artist puts "soul into a song." The longer the nail... Many underground Japanese hip-hop artists use their music to speak out on social issues and taboos that confront Japanese people on a daily basis. Confrontational Japanese rapper Hannya talked with Tewes backstage after a show in April about the "walking on eggshell" nature of addressing social problems in Japan's polite society. With a reputation in Japan on par with that of Talib Kweli in the States, Hannya has sold 5 million copies of his most recent album, a huge number relative to Japan's size. Hannya raps in a brash style that's a mix of Eminem and OI' Dirty Bastard. Among the questions that Tewes asked Hannya was about the traditional Japanese saying, "The nail that sticks out gets hammered down," referring to the cultural inclination of Japanese to choose conformity over unconventional attitudes and behavior. Hannya's initial response was to laugh at the mention of this old phrase, but he replied that he didn't care what others thought about his lyrics as long as he could still voice his opinions. From the imperial system to racial relations with Koreans, Hannya continues to challenge his fans by rapping about some of the biggest taboos in Japanese society. 自由 明兵 September 11,2008 13 BROTHERS Est. 1967 BAR & GRILL 1105 Massachusetts St. Lawrence 1105 Massachusetts St. Welcome Back Students! Ultimate Fantasy Football Get Your Results Wednesdays Miller Lite Stat Party & Great Miller Lite Specials "Every" Wednesday! THE ULTIMATE LIGHT BEER Prizes Every Wednesday for the Best Stats! 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Tewes later received word from Hannya's manager that Hannya and fellow Japanese rap superstar Ozrosaurus were interested in coming to Lawrence for a show. Starting it up in Lawrence Back home from the land of Hello Kitty and giant robots, Tewes yearns to take his game to the venues and parking lots of downtown Lawrence. In early 2000, hip-hop in Lawrence thrived when a weekly installment of local talent would perform on Fridays at the Bottleneck. The artists and groups consisted of up-and-coming talent from Kansas City who were studying at KU, but they have all since moved on. One of the newcomers to the rebuilding of Lawrence hip-hop is Topekaborn John Westbrook, Jr. aka "Stik Figa," who won last year's annual KJAK Farmer's Ball. Despite such success, Stik still sees Lawrence as always being "that rock town," but he believes there's potential for new blood like Tewes to move in. "You got to have a winning attitude and if you're going to make an impact, you really got to work hard." All that shines doesn't shine forever, and if Tewes wants to get in on the scene, he's going to need to make some connections and put in some hard work. Still intent on finishing school before anything else, Tewes isn't looking to make a career out of rap abilities. He's not in it for the money. The game of hip-hop is more a way to express his feelings on bringing hip-hop back to the days when rhyming was an art form. "I don't have any dream for getting famous. The only thing I want out of it is changing people's mind about what hiphop is,"Tewes says. kawarani kono kokorazashi kono kurtta seki ni ikiteru ore ni kore shika nai, koni no inochi My intention won't change for me living in this crazy world all I have is this one life It's now close to 3 a.m. and Tewes, on stage for the past hour, is feeling it. During his last song, he raises his towel, punching it into the air along with the drum kick of the beat. His classmates in the crowd follow suit with the rest of the crowd as they follow his cue and thrust their fists into the air.Everyone in the club is moving back and forth hypnotized by the music and yelling back to Tewes' call. He wants to smile, but he's too busy being in the moment. The song ends. As the people in the crowd shuffle towards the door, Tewes goes back stage to grab some water and a few moments to sit. He emerges from the club as just another international student in Japan on the weekend, leaving his stage persona behind with the empty, sweat-soaked floor. Tewes and his classmates just want to sleep. They decide to use the nearby karaoke bar as a late night motel, paying for a place to crash instead of entertainment. Tewes slumps down on one of the cushion seats in the room and lets his mind wander. His next show is in two weeks, giving him time to work on the papers coming up in his classes. For now, though, the rapper needs his rest. Special Thanks to Chiaki Gonda for translating the Japanese artist interviews. 14 - - - - September 11,2008 --- HEALTH That's disgusting: nail biting Can't keep your hands occupied during a boring class? You may want to stick to the Sudoku or try to crack that crossword. Whatever you do, don't gnaw on your nails. Biting your fingernails doesn't just result in unsightly digits—it also offers bacteria an easy road from your hands to your mouth. "Bacteria love to grow under fingernails," says Student Health Services coordinator Jenny McKee. "All sorts of stuff can get caught up in there when you are answering phones, touching door handles or just being in public spaces." McKee says the area beneath fingernails is a very protective place, and thus a great environment for bacteria to hide and multiply.According to a study published in the 2008 Journal of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, chronic nail-biters are three times more likely to carry harmful bacteria in their mouths than people who don't bite their nails. Aside from the common cold or flu, hand-to-mouth contact can lead to the transportation of more serious infections such as pinworms. For those who just can't help the habit, McKee recommends taking extra care when it comes to hand washing. If water and soap aren't readily available, instant hand sanitizer or fingernail brushes can help keep bacteria at bay. Student Health Services plans to host hand washing events in on-campus dining halls to educate students about the importance of proper hygiene as flu season approaches. —Asher Fusco Good for you Bad for you you you Mineral Makeup If you've watched infomercials on the TV Guide channel or walked down a cosmetics aisle lately, you've probably noticed the growing number of mineral makeups available. Mineral makeup comes in a variety of forms, such as foundations, blushes and eye shadows, and bases its popularity on the notion that it's better for your skin than other makeups. Although this last point is open to debate, Lee Bittenbender, Lawrence dermatologist, says that any woman who wears make-up should consider using mineral makeup. Mineral makeups can be beneficial both for what they do and don't include. Because it lacks fragrances, oils and preservatives, mineral makeup is less likely to irritate the skin.The addition of vitamins, anti-oxidants and sunscreen also helps to nourish and protect the skin. Bittenbender warns that not all mineral makeup are alike, however. Cosmetic companies may advertise their products as natural, but Bittenbender says this is an advertising buzzword and an unregulated term that means nothing on the market.A makeup may contain minerals commonly found in the more expensive brands,but these makeup may also contain the same fragrances and oils as other makeups. Be sure to check the label before you make a purchase. Bittenbender recommends brands such as Bare Minerals and Jane Iradale. VERDICT: GOOD FOR YOU —Susan Melgren Your mind isn't the only thing that needs exercise. I am a student. I love to study and learn. STUDENT MEMBERSHIP $99* PER SEMESTER Curves YOUR CURVES WILL AMAZE YOU. curves.com September 11,2008 15 MANUAL Green It: Reduce coffee break waste How many times have you bought a drink from a coffee shop and thrown away the cup and java jacket right after you were done? I know I'm guilty. I've trashed these things for years without thinking twice. Milton's in the Kansas Union is encouraging customers to think about the environment by recycling java jackets and offering 25 cents off a drink when you bring in your own cup. The Union Milton's manager Vanessa Peda says these eco-friendly ideas were started before she became the manager, but the whole idea is to help leave a smaller footprint. Recycling java jackets and bringing in your own cup helps eliminate waste and also saves Milton's and customers money, says Peda. Reusing java jackets, Peda says, might get people to think about recycling when they can. Usuallyjava jackets are used once and then tossed,but the jackets can easily be reused by multiple customers, says Peda. Customers can place used java jackets in a bowl on the Milton's countertop. Java jackets and cups can be from anywhere, they don't have to be just Milton's products, says Peda. 咖啡 Peda also says that Milton's tries to recycle as much of their waste as possible. She says most of their coffee is bought local from Z's Divine Espresso, 1800 E.23rd St.which eliminates the need for shipping. Next time you make a coffee break at Milton's, remember to recycle that java jacket and bring in your own cup to help save money and reduce waste. 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TUES, SEPT.23, 2008 // 7:30 PM - LIED CENTER UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Tickets available exclusively through the SUA Box Office (Kansas Union, Level 4) or by calling (785) 864-SHOW. SUA Preferred Student Card :: $8.00 KU Students with ID :: $10.00 Students with other school IDs :: $15.00 General Public :: $20.00 SUA www.suaevents.com HEALTH Daytime Dozin' Napping is fun and refreshing, but is it always good for you? By Susan Melgren smelgren@kansan.com After a long day of classes starting at 8 a.m., Rebecca Lo, Coffeyville junior, rushes home for a blissful, refreshing mid-afternoon nap. Like many college students, Lo naps regularly. During her first semester, Lo says she napped every day from 10 a.m. to lunch time, but a busier schedule this year means she has had to cut her naps down to 30 or 45 minutes for only two days a week. Lo says her body has trouble adjusting to the varied times her classes start during the week, and napping helps to alleviate this. Most doctors recommend getting seven to eight hours of sleep a night, but for most college students this isn't realistic. Balancing classes, work and a social life means late nights and early mornings. Sarah Gregory, Osborne, sophomore, says she stays up between midnight and I a.m.every night and gets up at 6:30 for early morning classes. Gregory says she doesn't sleep enough at night, so she has to find time to sleep sometime. "I'm one of those people who needs a little sleep not to be a bitch," she says. For Gregory, Lo and others, napping catches them up on sleep and restores their ability to function throughout the day. Hunter Hearn, doctor of sleep medicine at the Sleep Medicine Center of Kansas, recommends daytime naps for sleep deprived students. "In a 24-hour period the body needs seven to eight hours of sleep." Hearn says. "Napping is one way to get that." The length of a good nap varies on a person-to-person basis and depends on how tired the body is, Hearn says. For some, a 20-minute power nap refreshes them. Others find it impossible to get up after less than 30 minutes of sleep, and for them, a one-to-two hour nap is best. These people may have chronic sleep deprivation and when they nap they will fall into a deep sleep, which is harder to wake up from. "It's just whatever your body needs," Hearn says. Hearn also recommends napping in the afternoon. Most people are alert in the mornings and get a second wave of energy in the evening. The body experiences a natural lull after lunch, making early afternoon a prime time for snoozing. Napping after lunch also reduces the chances of negatively affecting nighttime sleep. Napping on a regular basis benefits the body in other ways besides reducing afternoon Dreaming sleepiness. Tom Marcellino, doctor of family medicine at Mt. Oread Family Practice,says that napping increases alertness and brain activity and reduces stress.A quick visit to slumberland also restores the body's ability to function. Sleep deprivation impairs memory,reaction time,judgment,vision and motivation. The Dark Side of Napping Despite its many benefits, napping can negatively affect the body. Carole Guillaume, doctor of family medicine and sleep medicine at Watkins Health Center, warns that while sleeping for 20 to 30 minutes may be energizing for sleep deprived students, napping can also mess with the body's internal clock. The body likes consistency in its daily activities, and napping during the day can confuse it. The brain might reverse day and night. Students who develop a habit of napping have trouble falling asleep at night but will feel sleepy in the afternoon because their bodies have become accustomed to sleeping during the day. Like Hearn, Guillaume says that the body needs eight hours of sleep in a 24-hour period. While she says breaking up sleep into multiple sections is better than not getting enough sleep, Guillaume advocates a full eight hours at night. "Don't shortchange your sleep at night," Guillaume says. Napping in various locations can also make it difficult to sleep at night. Hearn says that napping in a location other than your bed tricks the mind. If you frequently nap at the library, your mind will associate sleep with the library and consequently may not recognize your bed as an acceptable sleeping spot. Despite its negative effects, napping is still better than not sleeping at all. So whether it's a 20-minute power nap or a two-hour rendezvous with your pillow and the back of your eyelids, grab some sleep when you can. Get Your Nap On Part of napping is tricking the mind into thinking it's okay to sleep during the day. The best way to nap is to mimic conditions that occur at night. Here are a few tips. - Sleep in a dark room. Close the blinds and avoid direct sunlight. Consider an eye mask for shutting out bright lights. - Find a quiet place. Studies have shown that a noisy room will disrupt sleep, even if you're unconscious while it's going on. Try using ear plugs - Put on your pajamas. Nothing says sleepy-time like comfy clothes. - Eat a light snack—but avoid heavy meals. A grumbling stomach will wake you up, but a full one makes sleeping uncomfortable. - Nap in your bed if possible. Your mind already associates your bed with sleep, so falling asleep here will be easier. 18 September 11,2008 PLAY This Weekend: MFTM For those of you new to Lawrence or curious about its fine local music scene, fret no more. Saturday brings the fourth annual Music for the Masses (MFTM) to your doorstep. er. downtown area with an entire day of local music acts all for the low price of...free. Beginning at noon in South Park, 12th and Massachusetts streets, the all-day event will feature a range of local talent including folk-jam band crossover Billy the Squirrel, bluegrass instrumental funk-jazz from The Yards, and dirty, sweaty indie rock courtesy of Baby Birds Don't Drink Milk. Keeping consistent with the local theme, Lawrence food vendors such as Riverfront Catering will be providing BBQ along with other tasty local treats. The show will provide live music from noon until 11 p.m., so bring some friends and a fresh set of ears as Music for the Masses gives Lawrence what it wants most: damn good live music for no charge. 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DISCO-O-BAMA VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE HOSTED BY DJ SKU MON SEPT 22 ROCKET SUMMER W/ PHANTOM PLANET / SECRET HANDSHAKE / THE MORNING LIGHT TUE SEPT 23 BUCKETHEAD W/THAT ONE GUY SUN SEPT 28 JJ GREY & MOFRO W/NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS W/NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS Music Review: Slightly Stoopid Don't let Slightly Stoopid's new album, Slightly Not Stoned Enough to Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid, fool you into thinking they are just another dumb stoner band.The musical sounds that come from the band's new release are of the highest quality. With a sound similar to Sublime and G. Love, Slightly Stoopid mixes reggae, blues, acoustic and metal into one grassroots vibe. Slightly Not Stoned Enough to Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid is the band's seventh studio album and stays true to their down-to-earth and mellow tones. Slightly Stoopid Slightly Not Stoned Enough To Eat Breakfast yet Stoopid The album flows well from track to track and features a variety of different sounds. Highlights include "Foreign Land," an upbeat reggae tune with a catchy trumpet riff and some crunchy guitar, as well as "Sensimilla," another relaxed reggae tune. A cover of the Grateful Dead's "I Know Your Rider" shows off Slightly Stoopid's ability to take a more folk and jam-oriented song and give it their own spin. Instrumentals like "Circle House Blues" and "Tom & Jerry" provide solid transitions and great guitar work as well. Slightly Not Stoned Enough to Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid is an easy-listening album, great for playing during a house party or summer barbeque. ★★★ —Danny Nordstrom APAX 2008 Wrap-Up The gigantic Penny Arcade Expo just had too many games for one article. Here's the rest of the best from the largest video game expo in the United States. Electronic Arts had the biggest presence at the show, and some of the best games there, too. Dead Space, a survival horror game set in a deteriorating spaceship full of aliens and other sinister creatures brings back memories of movies like Alien and Event Horizon, while also impressing with it's innovative zero-gravity gameplay. Mirror's Edge also brought new techniques to the table with the use of 'parkour', an athletic, acrobatic running style shown in the opening scene of 2006's Casino Royale. Mirror's Edge gives players numerous paths to slide, jump and swing through as they vault across skyscraper rooftops. Real-time strategy buffs will be pleased, whether they're looking for a more traditional game like Starcraft II or the fresh new take found in Demigod. Starcraft II effortlessly captures the feeling of the original, while adding new units, tactics and beautiful graphics into PAX PENNY ARCADE ENTERTAINMENT the mix. Finally, Fallout 3 practically stole the show with its original post-armegeddon 1950s Washington, D.C. setting and smooth combination of the first person shooter and role-playing genres.The game gives players hundred of moral decisions throughout its campaign like deciding whether to nuke a small town. With more than 500 possible endings, this game could pose a serious threat to your schoolwork. —Clayton Ashley 20 September 11,2008 --- REVIEW Movie Review: Brideshead Revisited Restrictive social class obligations. Romantically frustrated young adults. Beautiful English country mansions.What do these things have in common? They're all ingredients for a good British drama. They've already been subjects of great movies like Bright Young Things, Becoming Jane and Atonement, and they are also at the heart of Brideshead Revisited, an adaptation of the classic Evelyn Waugh novel. BRIDENHEAD BETWEEN JANE AND MARIE THE FILM BY DAVID B. MURPHY A NEW YORK PICTURE RELEASED ON THE WEB AND IN NATIONAL THEATRES THIS WEEK A BRIDE'S HEAD This tearjerker focuses on Charles Ryder (Matthew Goode), a first-year college student who strikes up a friendship with Sebastian Flyte (Ben Whishaw), a fellow student who comes from a noble family. For one summer, Charles stays with the Flyte family at their mansion. While Charles considers his relationship with Sebastian to just be friendly, Sebastian, who is homosexual, wants it to be more.After Charles falls in love with Sebastian's sister Julia (Hayley Atwell), the Flytes' strict Catholic mother (Emma Thompson) puts the kibosh on the relationship, and Charles' friendship with Sebastian is destroyed. The performances in Brideshead Revisited are all good. Thompson does superbly as Lady Marchmain, the overbearing mother,and Ben Whishaw is impressive as Sebastian. As the lead Matthew Goode also has a good onscreen presence. Brideshead Revisted fits well in the pantheon of great British drama, but it doesn't really stand out. It's just another lushly photographed, well-acted literary adaptation about class, romantic frustration and—you guessed it—beautiful English country mansions. ★★★ Abby Olcese Music Review: Gym Class Heroes The boys of Gym Class Heroes have Fall Out Boy—especially lead singer Patrick Stump—to thank for their breakout success with their top single "Cupid's Chokehold," which was produced by Stump, who also sang the hook. The Heroes also owe a lot to Stump for their new record, The Quilt. Once again, he lends his vocals to a fantastically catchy song."Blinded by the Sun," and produced about half the tracks on the record. It's the catchy songs such as this one that make the album worth listening to. Gym Class Heroes are, quite frankly, little more than a band who can write a great hook, collaborate well with other artists and sound good on the radio, nestled between Katy Perry's "I Kissed A Girl" and "Disturbia" by Rihanna. Highlights of the album include the fabulous horn and hook song "Guilty as Charged" featuring Estelle, and the first single "Cookie Jar." scorpionclasshero.s THE QUILT The album suffers when Gym Class Heroes tries to be a band it's not (i.e. The Roots). "Peace Sign/Index Down" makes McCoy seem a bit ridiculous trying to keep up with Busta Rhymes' flow, and other songs without a catchy pop hook come off as repetitive and boring. Gym Class Heroes truly shine when they simply embrace their inner pop stars. ★★★★ —Elise Stawarz Movie Review: College There comes a time in each person's life when old personal records are broken. She's never run that far in one try. He's never failed that many classes. These accomplishments help us determine the direction in which our lives are going. This is the only reason I suggest you see Deb Hagen's, (director of the 2004 smash hit Pee Shy), new movie, College. You'll have found a sound candidate for the worst movie experience of your life. Let's face it. Expectations weren't high to begin with. Two Disney Channel stars, Drake Bell and Andrew Caldwell, team up with former American Idol contestant Kevin Covais in an effort to take that next step into fame with a low-brow comedy. They certainly stepped in something. Here's the story, if you could call it that:Three high school kids spend a weekend at the local college to "find themselves" through drunken debauchery. This leads to meeting the members of a fraternity, who end up making their lives a living hell. How do our plucky heroes get revenge? Why, by out-grossing their fratty rivals, of course. JULIE M. 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Iowa, St. LIQUOR ANYWHERE ELSE JUST AINT JACK Keystone Light PBR • Natty Miller High Life Light Bud Light Coors Light September 11,2008 21 SPEAK Father and son, glove and ball JEAN GORDON Five-year-old Asher and his father, Robert, taking a break from playing catch in spring 1992. How a simple game made all the difference Contributed photo BY ASHER FUSCO. What I remember best is the sound the ball made as it tore through the air, growing louder and louder in the milliseconds before the sphere wrapped itself in the webbing of my glove. There are other snapshots of young life I cling to. I cherish the nights spent sneaking into the same R-rated movie over and over again with friends. I savor the lessons learned from my rudimentary teenage relationships. Nothing can replace the thrill of burning through the streets of Wichita at age 15 with my attention fully devoted to the radio. All the late weekend nights spent playing guitar in a community V Contributed photo Asher and his father connected with each other through baseball.The two lived together at his father's parents' house and an apartment before moving into a house in 1992. center or dive bar I still hold close. But what I remember best are two simple motions; throw and catch. It started in the fields behind my grandparents' house. In the days that turned to weeks after my parents' divorce, my dad took up residence with his parents and we escaped to the couple of open acres every few days. Most of the time, I stayed with my mom in the house that used to be our family's home. But sometimes my dad would pick me up and we'd spend an afternoon working on the basics. At age 5, I was dead set on the idea that a double occurred when a batted ball ended up anywhere near second base. Luckily, I was coachable. My dad isn't a baseball dad. He doesn't battle chronic elbow pain from overuse or bear scars earned turning double plays at second base. He can't recite the rulebook verbatim or critique a pitcher's mechanics. I got into the game on my own when I started collecting trading cards—the 1991 Topps Atlanta Braves set pulled me in. I spent evenings belly-down on the floor, poring over batting averages and forcing my dad into excruciating rounds of Tom Glavine trivia. When my dad moved from his parents' house to a two-bedroom apartment on the southeast edge of Wichita, we took the zip of the ball and the crisp pop of the glove to the complex's brown-grass courtyard. By that time, my family life was scheduled. I spent part of each Tuesday and Thursday evening and every other weekend with my dad. It felt like going on a tiny vacation every time. Or a weekend-long slumber party. We made the most of each minute by staying up late, eating bad food and building my Baseball Tonight addiction. The weeknights always felt the best because they were so fleeting. We'd play until the sun hid behind the building on the west end of our courtyard. We pulled as many ground balls, pop-ups and pitches as we could from the escaping daylight. When the sun disappeared, my dad drove me 15 minutes back to my mom's house, which meant bedtime and school were fast approaching. Later that year, my dad bought a house. I didn't get to see him any more often, but our new and improved venue made Tuesday and Thursday evenings all the more exciting. Our backyard was just the right size and shape. One side of the yard extended farther than the other, just like Yankee Stadium. Ivy covered the far fence, just like Wrigley Field. My arm eventually outgrew our yard, so we took our games either to a baseball field two blocks east, or to College Hill Park, a vast expanse of rolling green made for chasing fly balls. Sometimes we let the seams' zip and the leather's snap speak alone for 30 minutes at a time. But sometimes we talked while we threw the ball back and forth. We talked about places we wanted to vacation and which restaurant sounded best for dinner. We talked about what it would be like if I could see him more often—if visitation could be split equally. We made it happen. We had to visit a mediator and wade through a legal mess, but in a year's time, I was swapping weeks between my parents' houses. During the weeks at my mom's house I ate square meals, kept rational hours and did my homework. During the weeks with my dad, I ate fast food, stayed up late and had one hell of a good time by any 14-year-old's standards. My dad still isn't a baseball fan. He tries to take interest when we talk about my work covering sports, but he's an engineer in heart and mind. That's what's most special. We didn't play because of his desire to live vicariously through me. 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Straddling his bicycle with one foot on the curb in front of Bailey Hall, Kozak was dumbfounded when Officer Todd Carpenter asked for his identification and informed him that he had just run two stop signs in a row. "I've worked in a bike shop for six years, and never in my life have I heard of this," Kozak said after Carpenter returned to his patrol car to fill out a citation form. "I slowed down. I yielded." But cyclists like Kozak are learning, in increasing numbers, that simply yielding at a stop sign doesn't mean they're obeying the law. According to statute, cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle operators, including coming to a full stop at stop signs and red lights. Stop signs, and their perceived relevance to cyclists on campus, have become an increasingly important issue this semester after four new stop signs were erected on KU property in August. The KU Public Safety Office issued a statement announcing the signs in August, describing their purpose as "regulating traffic" and "increasing pedestrian safety." Running a stop sign, a violation of Lawrence traffic ordinance 59B, carries a A cyclist rolls through one of the four new stop signs that were installed on campus in August. KU Public Safety officers, who have previously issued only warnings to cyclists who fail to abide by traffic laws, have started issuing citations to bicycling violators. A stop sign violation can cost perpetrators up to $120. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN SEEBIKES ON PAGE 5A CAMPUS Performance about Sept.11 effects to show at Lied tonight FULL STORY PAGE 4A The events following Sept. 11 will be explored with a combination of music, speech and electronics tonight at the Lied Center. Nationally recognized artist Laurie Anderson will perform "Homeland" at 7:30 p.m. POLITICS Symposium highlights tribal issues The Native American Symposium at the Dole Institute of Politics will be open for students to attend throughout the day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.The symposium will feature several speakers, including Kevin Willmott, professor of theater and film, and actor Wes Studi. The symposium will focus on the communications between the government and American Indian tribes from the 19th century to the present day, and the boarding schools that American Indians were forced to attend. POLITICS Professor discusses U.S. government abroad FULL STORY PAGE 3A Burdett Loomis to travel to China to explain American political thought in election process BY ANDY GREENHAW agreenhaw@kansan.com The U.S. State Department has invited KU professor of political science Burdett Loomis to speak about the U.S. presidential elections in China. This won't be Loomis' first trip abroad to talk politics, as the State Department has also invited him to speak in Malaysia, Singapore, Brazil. Argentina and Mexico. The Kansan sat down with Loomis to discuss what people abroad think about the United States. What did the State Department invite you to speak about in China? The basic idea was to talk about American politics, but in an election year it almost always moves around to the election itself. When I was in Malaysia and Singapore, even though I had two or three talks prepared, almost everyone was most interested in the election so I gave that talk and would offer questions about other aspects of American politics. the Olympics, you're there for sports. I'm there for the support of the American election. If someone raises a question about freedom of speech, I'll definitely answer it, but as diplomatically as possible. Will you bring up any issues that might be considered controversial to China such as freedom of the press? When you visited Malaysia and Singapore to talk politics, what were they most interested in? BURDETT LOOMIS Political Science professor My job is to make American politics moderately understandable. It's not to go over and make inflammatory statements about freedom of speech.It's like covering I think there's no question that in February as Barack Obama was immersing as a very strong presidential candidate, his "My job is to make American politics moderately understandable. ... I'm there for the support of the American election." presence in the mix of American politics was extremely important to them — emotionally interesting as well as intellectually. At the same time I talked to a lot of well-educated folks and many of them were concerned about American trade policies — how much we might be constraining free trade. But Barack Obama seemed to be the favorite? Yeah, and there were some places where maybe McCain would win an election with Barack Obama but most places in the world — I'd say 80-20, 70-30 — in favor of Obama. The idea that we are seriously considering electing an African American in the wake of George Bush I think is both exciting and kind of mind boggling to many people around the world. SHEPHERD ROBERTS Tyler Waugh/KANSAN SEE PROFESSOR ON PAGE 5A Burdett Loomis, professor of political science, will give speeches on the U.S. presidential election in China next week. Loomis said he has traveled all over the world to give speeches on elections, including Malaysia and Mexico. index Classifieds. .5B Opinion. 7A Crossword. 6A Sports. 1B Horoscopes. 6A Sudoku. 6A All contents, unless stated otherwise. © 2008 The University Daily Kansan ASSOCIATED PRESS ZOOLOGISTS TAKE FIRST PHOTOS OF RARE DEER Animal thought to have been mistaken for unicorn. NEWS | 3A weather TODAY 73 65 Scattered T-storm 雨伞 Scattered T-Storms SATURDAY 71 62 Scattered T-Storms SUNDAY 64 49 Scattered T-Storms weather.com 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 quote of the day "The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political, economic and religious freedom,the rule of law and respect for human life. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom." — Rudy Giuliani fact of the dav In 10 minutes, a hurricane releases more energy than all the world's nuclear weapons combined. -davesdaily.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. Sophomore tries all 130 flavors 3. Former astronaut: Prepare yourself for opportunities 2. McConnell: Why the U.S meat industry hasn't had a cow about bovine feces 4. 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At this event, Dole Fellow Joe Gaylord (far left) and Dole Fellow Ray Strother spoke to students about their study groups at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. STUDENT SENATE Five freshmen nab seats NEW FRESHMAN SENATORS NEW FRESHMAN SENATORS lan McGoni- lan McGoni- gle- 8%, 121 votes Ross Ringer 8%.116 votes Hunter Hess- 6%,93 votes Sarah Shier-6%,85 votes Ben Wilinsky-6%, 83 votes VIRGINIA MARIE Five freshmen won seats in Student Senate through yesterday's election. The new freshman senators are Ian McGonigle, Wichita freshman, Ross Ringer, Prairie Village freshman, Hunter Hess, McPherson freshman, Sarah Shier, Salina freshman, and Ben Wilinsky, Overland Park freshman McGonigle Ringer I am proud to be a member of the Hess Mason Heilman, Lawrence junior and Student Executive Committee chairman, said Shie YOUNG MAYOR Wilinskv elections were a great way to get freshmen involved in Senate early on so they could get experience. "There's no better way to learn Senate works than to be involved with it and see the same things people who have been here five years see," Heilman said. BY MARILYN HAINES editor@kansan.com Vintage shopping making a comeback in Lawrence Used, in terms of fashion, can be seen as a unique beacon of light to bring diversity to closets all over. On one hand, the word used can precede nouns that have probably seen better days, whether it be a water-damaged textbook with wilting pages or a shredded tissue left absent-mindedly in the pocket of a winter coat. However, replace the word use with vintage and the object takes on an entirely different meaning. What was once past its prime and worn can be thought of as one of a kind and fresh. When it comes to fashion and the fact that new styles are nothing but recycled dopplegangers of decades past, those once craving the newest and latest are getting their hands on the motheaten vintage originals. Making vintage accessible to the masses is Phil Chiles, owner of Wild Man Vintage at 939 Massachusetts St. The store itself is proof that pre-loved threads are having somewhat of a renaissance. It's a treasure chest of unique clothing, shoes and accessories from decades past, with pieces sure to please vintage aficionados and neophytes alike. Chiles said when he first started his business,he received flack from people who thought vintage was just "all clothing from dead people." Now,he has noticed favorable changes in the world of vintage clothing. Friday, Sept. 12 25¢ DRAWS ...SERIOUSLY! "I've seen it overcome the stigma in recent years that it has attached to it," he said. With stores like Wild Man Vintage as well as online boutiques and eBay stores taking the often tedious work out of finding vintage clothing in thrift stores, more people are trying vintage clothing out for size. Those who don't have the time, patience and tolerance for strange smells and sights that come with the territory of shopping at thrift stores now have the luxury of flicking through piece after piece of fantastic vintage on store racks. KUlure Watch the Hawks play South Florida on one of our 4 bi-definition TVs and one giant projection screen Duffy's opens at 5 p.m. Game starts at 7 p.m. at Duffy's in EconoLodge (6th & Iowa) DON'T DRINK & DRIVE! Special Rate: $55 hotel room! Must mention ad. "Name brand stuff will always be held up really high. People pay ridiculous amounts of money for a new piece of clothing. And here, something that I have that's really well made, maybe by a great label 50 years ago, will go for a fraction of the price," he said. "I don't think I should spend 60 bucks on a pair of pants when I can get them for five at the Goodwill," she said. "People who haven't really bought much used clothing, they kind of have this perception that to see beautifully crafted stitches still holding strong in a vintage garment. Natasha Kostl, manager of Epic Apparel, a store that houses pricier designer denim and other trendy, high-end wares at 11 W. 9th St., thinks purchasing a new garment that combines vintage inspiration with modern touches can give the consumer a fresh take on a trend of the past. The ambiguity and one of a kind element vintage has that labeled clothing doesn't also adds appeal, she said. Purchasing secondhand from thrift stores and moderately priced vintage stores makes for not only full closets, but full wavels. If consumers are looking to curb expenses in times of $4 gallons of gas and $5 lattes, Chiles suggested going vintage. "When you buy used clothing, you're decreasing the demand for newer clothing. There's no shortage of clothing out there." Chiles said. Taking sides when it comes to wearing new or used isn't something Mckenzie Rock, Kansas City senior and Epic Apparel employee, believes in. Rock said when considering buying clothing it should be whatever represents an individual's own style. Tracy Spielman, Chicago freshman, has never worn used clothing. However, she said she wouldn't be opposed to it now that there are volumes of vintage boutiques and because she recognizes that people are shying away from labels, logos and the like to stand out. With issues in economics and the environment constantly on the forefront, buying used clothing is not only something that would add punch to a wardrobe. Goodwill is going to be this place with tons of cool vintage T-shirts, lots of great stuff everywhere," Chiles said. "And they go and it's all just stuff from the last 10 years. Stuff is really hard to find, and that makes people appreciate coming in here." For aspiring fashion designer Bridget Hoffman, Lawrence freshman, buying used clothing is a no-brainer. "It doesn't matter where you find it or how much it costs," she said. "I'd like to think that people would be considering it as a way to save money. You've got to cut back and buying used clothing is an easy way to do it," he said. Although scooping up labeled clothing will likely always be popular among some because of its ability to radiate a symbol of status from a simple logo, the trend is indeed taking a backseat to dressing uniquely. What was once considered a fashionable logo to wear seems to be more readily shunned, and blending in certainly seems to be something of the past. "Some of the clothing that is coming out now is a fusion, it has that vintage aspect," she said. "The edge is just the more contemporary aspect." "I don't like labels. I can wear them, but not if it's across my chest." Hoffman said. "I think people are trying to go for a more unique style," she said. Chiles understands the ubiquity of chain stores and labels, but mentioned that mass-produced clothing can be shoddy in quality, whereas it isn't uncommon Even clothing from barely over a decade ago is sneaking up and being considered vintage fashion, Chiles said. The return of a more refined grunge and a trend of intensely bright colors are two fashion statements making a comeback that originally had peak popularity when many University students were actually alive, watching "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" Regardless of what is considered vintage, reasons for buying secondhand are, at the core, quite simple, in Chiles' point of view. "People want to save money and pick up clothing that no one else owns," he said. "It's very unique, a fun way to express yourself." on campus The workshop "PDF: Power Hour" will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Budig PC Lab. The workshop "PowerPoint 2003: Power Hour" will begin at 11 a.m. in the Budig PC Lab. The workshop "Blackboard Strategies and Tools" will begin at 1:30 p.m. in 6 Budig. The seminar "Performance & Culture Seminar — Henry Bial & Stuart Day" will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Seminar Room in Hall Center. — Stuart McCook" will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Hall in Hall Center. The seminar "Latin American/Nature & Culture Seminar The entertainment event "Laurie Anderson's HOME-LAND" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Lied Center. The finalists for the 2008 Associated Collegiate Press individual awards, Newspaper Pacemaker Award and Magazine Pacemaker Award were announced on the ACP Web site yesterday. AWARDS Journalists nominated for national recognition The University Daily Kansan is one of 18 daily newspapers to be nominated in the Pacemaker category. The Daily Nebraskan from the University of Nebraska, The Daily Texan from the University of Texas and The Battalion from Texas A&M University are the other Big 12 daily newspapers nominated for the award. Edited by Rachel Burchfield This nomination honors the work of the 2007-2008 Kansan, under the direction of Fall 2007 editor-in-chief Erick Schmidt and Spring 2008 editor-in-chief Darla Slipe. Mark Dent, Overland Park senior, is one of four finalists in the Reporter of the Year category for a four-year school, and is one of five finalists in the Story of the Year category for a sports story. Matt Erickson, Olathe senior, is one of five finalists in the Story of the Year category for a news story. "It's a reflection of them as well as the School of Journalism," Gibson said. "They are two great journalists. We're very proud." Malcolm Gibson, The Kansan general manager, said this was the first time in recent memory that two finalists in the national individual awards were from The Kansan. -Jesse Trimble ATTENTION! WE NEED YOU... KU1nfo daily KU info Happy 142nd birthday, KU! 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KK 590E ONE DOOR THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 NEWS 3A POLITICS Event addresses American Indian issues Speakers, including faculty from KU and Haskell, will discuss historical often controversial, relationship between tribes and U.S. government BY JESSE TRIMBLE jtrimble@kansan.com Historical controversies within the American Indian community The Dole Institute of Politics will play host to the free symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The University will be one of the stops on the Native American Diplomacy Symposium's 11-state tour across the country. Fuller M. W. MALONE A. L. HENRY Mott M. G. K. M. R. S. A. The event will focus on relations between American Indian tribes and the U.S. government since the Lewis and Clark expedition. The main speakers during the symposium will include actor Wes Studi Studi MICHAEL HAMILTON Wildcat YANG JINGCHENG from "Dances Miller with Wolves" and "Last of the Mohicans," Kevin Willmott, filmmaker and associate professor of theater and film, and Dan Wildcat, director of the Haskell Environmental Research Studies Center and the American Indian Studies program at Haskell Indian Nations University. Bill Lacy, director of the Dole Institute, said the Kansas Arts Commission brought the idea to the Dole Institute. "We're also trying to find different opportunities to bring groups in that focus more on history," Lacy said. "We understand that this is an exciting and eventful election year, but we also want to broaden our scope." Chris Howell, vice chair of the Kansas Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commission and coordinator of the symposium, said the symposium would cover many topics, but would focus on the history of boarding schools within the Native American culture. Howell said issues dealing 1950s and "60s." Willmott said, "I think most people in general are totally unaware of this historical fact. One of the hopes that we have for the film is that it will allow the public to be aware of these boarding schools and forced assimilation." "We're also trying to find different opportunities to bring groups in that focus more on history." The majority of the filming took place in the summer of 2007 in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Some of the film was also shot in Lawrence, as it revolves around Haskell Indian Nations University when it was a boarding school. with boarding schools and what American Indian education is like today would be discussed. "From the opening presentation to the closing, the speakers will focus on Indian education in a way that many people may have been unaware even took place," Howell said. Howell said the symposium was a good opportunity for the During the closing presentation, Willmott and Studi will talk about the film "The Only Good Indian," Willmott's film which starred Studi as Sam, a bounty hunter. BILL LACY Director, Dole Institute of Politics Willmott said the focus of his film was on boarding schools that Native Americans were forced to attend after the Plains Indian wars. "This went on well into the audience learn a b o u t w h a t it didn't learn from history books. " We will have people from tribes come for we There will be a flag presentation presented by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Color Guard at the beginning of the ceremony. The flags will include the American flag, Kansas state flag and American Indian tribal flags. unencumbered and uncensored." Howell said. "We're not going to censor anyone's story. Everyone has their own stories, passions and they have a right to share whatever they want to share." "We're hoping to have the look of an embassy or United Nations feel when people arrive," Howell said. Edited by Kelsey Hayes syposium details Kansas is the 11th and final state for the Native American Symposium. The only states to hold this symposium are those that Lewis and Clark traveled through during their expedition from 1804 to 1806. Other states and locations of the Native American Symposium: Missouri — March 13,2004 at the Missouri Historical Society Illinois — May 13, 2004 at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville South Dakota — Oct. 1, 2004 with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe lowa — April 9, 2005 at the Western Historic Trails Center Nebraska — Oct. 19,2005 at the Metro Community College, Fort Omaha Campus North Dakota Aug.10 2005 in New Town, N.D. Montana — Nov.4, 2006 in Great Falls, Mont. Idaho — May 12, 2007 in Cottonwood, Idaho, Monas- tery of St. Gertrude Washington/Oregon — Aug.11, 15-18, 2008 in Ellensburg, Wash. Kansas — Sept. 12, 2008 in Lawrence WILDLIFE Zoologists take first photos of wild okapi (2) ASSOCIATED PRESS The first photos of the okapi in the wild were taken recently by zoologists. The Okapi, which are believed to have been mistaken for unicorn, have been found in the Congo. BY NANCY ZUCKERBROD ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — Zoologists have captured the first photos of the okapi in the wild, saying Thursday they offered evidence that the animal once mistaken for a unicorn has managed to survive war and poaching in a park in a lawless swath of Congo. The male has two horns on its forehead, but they can look like one horn if glimpsed from the side. "Stories came back of this mythical creature and the fact that it might be a unicorn," Kumpel said. The doe-eyed animal, which can be found in zoos worldwide, is a relative of the giraffe but has zebra-like stripes on its legs and rear. The species was unknown to European scientists until a century ago. It is thought to have inspired claims of unicorn sightings by Victorian-era explorers, said Noelle Kumpel, a conservationist with the Zoological Society of London, which released the photos. The photos were taken by cameras set up in the Virunga National Park by the zoological society and conservationists in Congo after okapi tracks were spotted there a few years ago. The animal's stripes are sometimes called "come follow me stripes," because their bold pattern is believed to help young ones follow their mothers through the forest. Each animal's stripes are unique, like fingerprints. The okapi is only known to exist in Congo, primarily further north in ituri provinces's Okapi Wildlife Reserve. There, they are difficult to spot because they are shy and usually only move around in couples. Virunga officials say before the okapi was captured on camera, it was not known whether it still roamed the park. "We are encouraged by the evidence that okapi has survived in Virunga, despite the years of conflict," Virunga National Park Director Emmanuel de Merode said in an e-mailed statement to The Associated Press. "Park rangers have only recently regained control of this area that was formerly occupied by armed militias. But while it is positive that the okapi population remains, we are aware of their vulnerability to intense levels of poaching." Start with a handshake, end with a Job Engineering & Computer Science Career Fair Kansas Union Wednesday, Sept. 17 noon - 5 pm KU SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING The University of Kansas visit www.ecc.ku.edu for a list of employers 4A NEWS --- CAMPUS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 Artist's performance analyzes effects of Sept. 11 PETIT PÉRSON Ryan Waggoner/KANSAN Artist Laurie Anderson is one of the guest artists this semester at the Spencer Museum of Art. Anderson spoke to a capacity crowd on Thursday afternoon at the museum's auditorium, and she will also perform her newest project entitled "Homeland" at 7:30 pm at the Lied Center. BY BRANDY ENTSMINGER bensminger@kansan.com Anderson employs a combination of song, speech, musical instruments and electronics in her performances. She said that she didn't consider herself a performance artist, but that the title helped show that her work didn't fit into just one category. Laurie Anderson, an artist who weaves politics and a theme of stories into her performances, will present "Homeland," a performance inspired by the events of Sept. 11, tonight at the Lied Center. The show explores how the places people live and the stories they hear affect their self-image. "I'm trying to tell stories in a bit of a different way." Anderson said. The University of Kansas will present an artist's touring performance on the events after Sept. 11 tonight. "Homeland" addresses the way the country has changed since Sept. 11. Anderson said she felt civil liberties were being challenged and important societal issues were not being discussed. Although "Homeland" questions how geography affects a person's self-image, the show doesn't provide any answers. Anderson said she didn't like being told what to think, and didn't want to tell others what to think either. "My job as an artist is to make vivid images." Anderson said. Sept. 11, but said it worked better to have the show on the 12th. Anderson spoke about her work at the Spencer Museum of Art on the 11th instead. Anderson said "Homeland" was one-third politics, one-third "strange dreams" and one-third pure music. She said the audience would end up analyzing the art. "It isn't a show where you just, like, turn it on, get entertained, and turn it off," Anderson said. of the Lied Center, said that many people in Lawrence were familiar with Anderson's work, but that this performance would introduce her to an even wider audience. Saralyn Reece Hardy, director of the museum, said Anderson's ability to work with such a wide variety of media made her unique. The upcoming elections are full of stories of the past, present and future of politicians, according to Anderson. She said stories such as those played a large role in society and people were constantly evaluating them. Reality is something Anderson tries to depict in her shows. She said she didn't want to describe things as she hoped they would be, but rather as they were — complicated and lacking a definitive plot. Anderson will perform "Homeland" at 7:30 p.m. Student tickets can be bought for $13. 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Elizabeth Kellison, Lawrence mom and freshman, said she only shopping at The Merc and said she thought the challenge was a good idea. Starting Sept. 14, The Merc, at 9th and Iowa streets, will hang a large poster for participants to record and monitor their progress eating only foods produced within a 200-mile radius of Lawrence. A "Miles to the Merc" sticker will indicate how far away the product was made. According to Community Mercantile general manager, Jeanie Wells, locally produced food is healthier than mass-produced food. "It's a little more pricey but it's worth it," Kellison said. "I would rather buy food I know has no hormones in it." Wells said that the food also tastes better because it hadn't been shipped cross-country in a freezer. "The fresher the food, the better it tastes," she said. Local producers, such as Pendleton's Country Market, Wakarusa Valley Farm and New Grass Bison Co. offer products ranging from vegetables, fruit, flowers and meat to beauty products. Courtney Skeeba, co-owner of Homestead Ranch in Lecompton, provides The Merc with homemade hand creams and soaps made out of goat milk. She said goat milk products were better for people's skin than chemically enhanced ones. "Goat milk is as close to human milk as possible, so the soaps and hand creams naturally blend well with your skin." Skeeba said. Wells said that local food is also safer and free of pesticides and chemicals. According to the Worldwatch Institute, food transportation is one of the biggest sources of greenhouse gases. A diet based on imported foods can require up to four times the energy and produce much more pollution than a diet based on locally produced food. Though the higher price tag on local foods might deter many from buying locally, David Smith, Community Mercantile marketing director, said he didn't think the cost difference should matter. "Issues of food safety have been arising more frequently nowadays, and people are getting scared of eating mass-produced or foreign-produced fruits and vegetables." Wells said, "All of the 500 to 850 items we offer every day are produced within 200 miles, so our customers don't have to worry." "You have to make a choice. You have to decide to buy what's good for you or what's cheap," Smith said. But Kelsey Lynch, Overland Park senior, said price and location were deciding factors for her and she usually shopred for food at Target or Dillons. "I mean, I have bills to pay," Lynch said. For those who do have the extra cash to spend on local foods, Wells said The Merc's location made it easier for people from all areas of Lawrence to come. She said she hoped this challenge would increase awareness about the benefits of eating locally and provide a healthier alternative for college students. Edited by Arthur Hur --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN NEWS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 5A BIKES (CONTINUED FROM 1A) penalty of $120 composed of a $68 fine and $52 in court costs. Court costs are incurred whether or not an individual challenges a ticket in court. When asked about the number of citations issued to cyclists on campus this semester, Captain Schuyler Bailey of the KU Public Safety Office said the department had issued warnings to about a dozen cyclists as of Thursday morning. "You think a cop would have something better to do than ticket somebody on a bicycle," said Kozak. "Does KU really need the money? It's absolute bullshit." "You'd think a cop would have something better to do than ticket somebody on a bicycle." Kozak, however, wasn't so lucky. Officer Carpenter, returning from his patrol car, handed Kozak a citation for one stop sign violation. MAX KOZAK Anchorage, Ala., junior. A l a n Schurle, Manhattan junior, who said he used his bicycle as often as possible, said he felt that most of the traffic signs weren't really designed to handle bicycle traffic in r Hur the first place. "I figure the reason they put these signs in is to stop cars at the kiaks, which isn't an issue for bikes since you don't need a pass." Shrul said, "That's how I rationalize it in my mind, anyway" Though most of the cyclists interviewed expressed a dismissive attitude toward obedience of the signs, the location of two of the signs in particular — one at the Chi Omega fountain, and the other placed north of the fourway stop at the intersection of Sunnyside Avenue and Sunflower Road. While the former struck some as simply unnecessary, the latter proves especially challenging to cyclists already fatigued by Sunflower Road's steep incline. "It's pointless. I have to keep going," Andrew Blann, Stillwater, Okla., senior, said. He said stopping once at the intersection was enough to lose all momentum, and a second stop only further defeated a cyclist riding northward. "I don't see a problem with going through the stop sign," Blann said. "As long as you're slowing down and paying attention, I don't think you should have to stop." Debbie, a KU employee who works in the traffic booth near the Chi Omega fountain who declined to give her last name in accordance with University policy, said that cyclists rolling through the cyclists pass on the left," Debbie said. "Sometimes, I have to turn motorists around, and the cyclists throw them off. There's been a "The rules of the road are the rules of the road. They're rules for everybody." stop signs, especially when motor vehicles were near, were in more danger than they may realize. "It's dangerous when people in cars stop at the stop sign and left," Debbie I have to turn and the cyclists There's been a time or two when someone almost got hit." DIANE NOVAK Member of KanBikeWalk Transportation, 840 people were injured in traffic-related accidents in 2007, 66 of whom were pedestrians, a category that includes cyclists. Although no pedestrian deaths were reported within the city limits, Douglas County reported five pedestrian deaths out of 3,518 total accidents during the same time period. According to statistics released by the Kansas Department of Diane Novak, a member of the cycling organization KanBikeWalk, which promotes bicycling safety and environmental issues, said the issue was black and white for her. "The rules of the road are the rules of the road," said Novak. "They're rules for everybody." Novak, who identified herself as a 24-year cyclist who always stopped at stop signs, said that cyclists needed to obey traffic laws if they wanted motorists to respect their presence on the roads. "It has to be a two-way street for everybody," Novak said. Edited by Kelsey Hayes PROFESSOR (CONTINUED FROM 1A) Was it more about his race than his policies? Yeah — I do think it is in a general kind of way. Barack Obama is the other. He's not George Bush; he's not the son of a former president; he isn't a white guy who went to Yale. He's a black guy who went to Harvard. The story itself is so much more international, he lived in Indonesia, he's someone who had a Kenyan woman. So we呼 think it's part the race and part the notion that he represents a kind of new era. One of B a r a c k Obama's key trade policies is to prevent the outsourcing of jobs from the U.S. wherever can go on the same Web sites we do and learn a lot. What issues do people overseas ask about the most? Historically as I've gone abroad, one of the questions I get time and time again is, "Explain the electoral college." And so with a power point, you talk about various states going for Bush or Kerry or for Bush or Gore and what states the Democrats might focus on. They get a sense "That's part of the whole idea of these trips is that in an internet age, people can be very well informed." BURDETT LOOMIS Political Science professor to other countries, including Malaysia and Singapore. What was their attitude toward that? that this is a contest that's run state-by-state instead of being one big popular vote. I think the notion of reducing freedom of trade in any way, particularly for Singapore and Malaysia, which depend almost exclusively on trade. I think it's certainly cautionary for them. That's part of the whole idea of these trips is that in an Internet age, people can be very well informed. People in Indonesia or You've also visited Mexico, Argentina and Brazil in the same sort of forum. What was the difference between what South American countries and Southeast Asian countries were interested in? One of the things that's interesting is, compared with a wide range of students in Malaysia or Singapore, the English in South America and Latin America is much worse. When I was in Argentina and Mexico recently, we had simultaneous translation. So basically you had a couple of translators and people with ear pieces. That was the single biggest difference in terms of communication. The second big difference is that South Americans and Latin Americans often feel ignored by the United States. We're close to them; we share a name and continent, but we don't pay much attention. Our main focus is on Europe or Asia or the Middle East. What do they say about it? They would say, "We have these interests and we try to put them forward to talk to the United States but they'll never respond. They'll come down and be very arrogant in their policies or they'll promise something and never follow through." There were all kinds of examples. Now, many people had been to the United States. The Argentina group — many of them came to the U.S. the following year on an exchange program. And the United States works hard in many ways to promote good relations. But honestly I think there's this sense that they just don't feel very important. So you end up with someone like Hugo Chavez who maybe doesn't reflect the sentiment of most South Americans. But even among people who aren't crazy about Chavez, there's a kind of sympathy for that sort of populism, "Screw you United States." I think part of the problem is allocation of resources. If a major inflammation INTERNATIONAL South African president mediates Mugabe conflict HARARE, Zimbabwe — South Africa's president says he has successfully mediated a power-sharing deal between Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe and the opposition. South Africa's Thabo Mbeki did not offer details, but said Thursday that the agreement would be signed Monday. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai told reporters the parties "have got a deal." Mbeki has been in Zimbabwe since Monday trying to work out how Tsvangirai and Mugabe would run a unity government. The key stumbling block has been how the two rivals would divide responsibilities and who would have the most authority. Mugabe had shown little willingness to give up much of the power he has held since independence from Britain in 1980. Associated Press The Etc. Shop Ray-Ban 928 Massachusetts 843-0611 www.theetcshop.com Women Face, bikini underarms, legs Hair may not look this cute on you... Dermatology Center of Lawrence Lee R. Bittenbender, M.D. 0% Student discount 10% Student discount Call for a FREE consultation on Laser Hair Removal 930 Iowa St. *842-7001* it's So big Sex on the Hill 2008 Coming Thursday, Sept. 18th Brought to you by: THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Help tant. So in the end I think Latin America, South America and Africa get lefi out a little bit. is going to occur, it will probably occur someplace, roughly speaking, in the Middle East. Russia is growing, China is growing, India is growing, Europe is always impor- Would you say there's an anti-American sentiment in South America and Latin America? time. I do think South America has a little more ingrained anti-Americanism. At the same time, everyone likes the idea of America and people like Americans. You don't find animosity. And even if people are going to criticize you they kind of say, "Now don't take this personally but," and you find yourself defending the United States or trying to explain it. You don't want to get defensive but you do want to explain it. "I do think that they feel Americans aren't very good at understanding nuance in other countries." BURDETT LOOMIS Political Science professor There's certainly an Anti-Bush sentiment in both places but probably more in South America. When you went to South America in 2004, they found it highly ironic that the U.S. was having a highly contested election. In 2000 when the Supreme Court decided our election, they sort of gave us a pass saying, "You know, any one can have a close election." They really had a hard time understanding how we could have elected George Bush a second How did people in Mexico perceive the illegal immigration debate? — using immigration as a whipping boy — being racist on immigration and not really trying to come to terms with this problem of a poor country and a rich country side by side. I think they just see it as economic realism. They've got a relatively poor country and they've got a very rich country on their border. When that happens, poor people go find work. I think they find American politicians very cynical It's there all the time. There's no question. The American projection of force around the world is part of any conversation. I think the Iraq war was highly unpopular. I think people are mostly sympathetic about the war in Afghanistan. Everyone understands Afghanistan and why we went in to get Osama bin Laden and reduce the effectiveness of al-Qaida and all that stuff. But the connection to Iraq — the reporting around the world is much more objective on Iraq than it is in the United States so the level of knowledge and skepticism around the world is very high because the reporting has been better. I do think that they feel Americans aren't very good at understanding nuances in other countries. How often do people from these countries bring up the U.S. presence in the Middle East? Edited by Brieun Scott CRIMSON & BREWS FALL AND WEEKLY CRIMSON & BREWS CRIMSON & BREWS Friday Night Football [September 12] Friday Night Football [September 12] pre-game party BBQ at 5 p.m. gameday specials $2.50 16 oz. 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Associated Press HAMLET 2 BERY HALL CINEMA ACCESSIBILITY INFO (265) 749-1972 Massachusetts lawrence Ks (785) 749-1912 • www.beryhall.net R BRIDESHEAD REVISITED PG13 SAT (2.00) (4.30) 7:00 9:30 SUN (2.00) (4.30) 7:00 9:30 FRI (4.15) ONLY SAT (1.45) ONLY WEEKEND TIMES ONLY! • ADULTS $8.00 • $6.00(MATINEE), SENIOR DIFFICULT DIALOGUES RACE, EDUCATION & AMERICAN POLITICS Will Race Survive in the US? The Possibilities & David Roediger University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Sept. 15 | The Commons at Spooner Hall | 3:30-5:00 p.m. Impossibilities of the Obama Phenomenon David Roediger's lecture is based on his forthcoming How Race Survived United States History (Verso). The lecture sets the historic presidential candidacy of Barack Obama within longer patterns of white supremacy in the U.S. past. Roediger's recent books include Working Toward Whiteness: How America's Immigrants Become White and Colored White: Transcending the Racial Past. This event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. 785-864-4798 • hallcenter@ku.edu www.hallcenter.ku.edu A KU HALL CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES The University of Kansas WE SALUTE YOU SPORTS DOME APPAREL WEARER! Purchase a hat or T-shirt and you could win free apparel! KU SPORTS DOME Est. 1993 1000 Massachusetts --- OPINION 7A FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN How I broke the Internet addiction THE CYNICAL OPTIMIST NICK MANGIABACINA Hi, my name is Nick. I'm a Facebook-aholic. Thanks for letting me share my story. I just wanted to say that I can no longer cheat on my real life and replace it with a digital alternative. A long list of friends is not superior to a few breathing ones. I have seen the writing on the Wall — particularly the poor grammar, the hacked-out comments, the bizarre abbreviations and the excess of inside jokes from my "friends." The great web of relationships that I've woven means nothing without content to go with them. I know these people in name only. I now know more about people I don't care about, but less about those I care the most about. While under the influence, I looked for meaning where none existed and wasted too much time on relationships that never were. In between I wrote too many words that meant nothing. The pervasive ugliness of Facebook has ruined me. The rampant narcissism, gossip and triviality did me in. No, actually I'm less than a man. I've reduced myself to a profile page. I am a picture with a description — a photo exhibit at an art museum. The authorship is clear, but the photographer is unknown. The intent is lost without the context. I am whatever I think you want me to be and so are you. We are both fake. It should be called Fakebook. Let me start at the beginning though. Three years ago I created a Facebook account to remedy the horrible loneliness that plagued my life. What I discovered was something I thought I already knew — that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to anything. Facebook is the ultimate drug and founder Mark Zuckerberg the ultimate chemist for creating it. Depressed? Bored? Lonely? We have the cure for you, and you don't have to ask your doctor if Facebook is right for you. Facebook is available over the desk. Side effects include insomnia, eye irritation and an inability to connect with people. Since quitting, I've discovered that the maxim "nothing in life worth doing is easy" is true. To do something that means anything you have to struggle. Likewise, Facebook doesn't mean anything because it requires no struggle. It is fast and convenient, which makes it something that's quintessentially American. --- About two weeks ago, a friend noticed I'd left Facebook. She sent me a text message about this and a compliment about a piece I wrote — one long before I even knew what Facebook was. This connection was real because she chose a less convenient way to connect instead of not connecting at all. Mangiaracina is a Lenexa senior in journalism. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [Military personnel in uniform standing in a row, facing forward] ASSOCIATED PRESS Newspaper overlooked most important story While I can appreciate the fact that most of the staff wasn't even in high school on Sept.11, 2001, it doesn't excuse the ignorance displayed today. Sept. 11 has forever changed the world we live in, and there wasn't even one mention of it in the entire paper. Maybe next year we can have a story about what soda flavor is the best on Sept. 11 — that should be an appropriate way to remember the thousands of people who died that day. I cannot honestly believe that the front page story was about Tropical Sno on the seventh anniversary of Sept. 11. I am very surprised and saddened that flavored ice has the least bit of significance when it comes to this infamous date. Of all the days to run such a story, the Kansan staff chose Sept. 11. This truly was a despicable choice for news. — Craig Potthast Abortion billboards give an inaccurate message Depicted on the towering billboards in front of Strong last week were images of the end-product of very late term partial-birth abortions. These images suggested that these were the results of all abortions. This was reiterated in a Sept. 10 letter to the editor as the "actual results of abortion." In actuality, only 1 percent of abortions are performed after 21 weeks, are considered "partial-birth," and (maybe) have the depicted results, according to PBS. This is before the embryo is even considered a fetus. The decision by these people to push their narrow-minded agenda upon the students of the University and using misrepresentation of the facts and strong images, was indeed destructive:to women's rights, to more than a few students' learning process and to the truth about abortion. 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In light of recent events, I would guess it's something like this: Aaron is writing a movie about The Face Book! L.O.L. (-). WHAT THE HECK! I UPDATED MY FACEBOOK STATUS 2 MINUTES AGO , AND I STILL HAVEN't GOTTEN ANY COMMENTS !?! Yes, there will be a Facebook movie. And yes, 47-year-old Aaron Sorkin is going to write it. Sorkin, the brains behind TV shows like the very good "Sports Night," the great "West Wing" and the uh ... televised "Studio 60," has been tapped by Sony to write a movie about the social networking behemoth. I had images of a Tron-like special effects bonanza, featuring light cycles zipping through cyberspace, delivering pokes and important event invitations to the masses. But that's not the case. Could there be a more varied job description than the one that comes with being Aaron Sorkin's researcher? One moment you're detailing the intricacies of the inner-workings of the White House, and the next we're helping the guy click the "Sign up" link on a Web site. I wonder how well The film, confirmed by New York magazine last month, will instead tell the story of Harvard dropout Mark Zuckerberg's $16 billion crowning achievement. This recent-historical drama will make the 90s nostalgia flick The Wackiness feel like Ben-Hur. In the description of his Facebook group "Aaron Sorkin & The Facebook Movie," Sorkin wrote, "I figured a good first step in my preparation would be finding out what Facebook is, so I've started this page." He goes on to make the claim that his grandmother knows more about the Internet than he does, and "she's been dead for 33 years." He said he didn't actually start the group himself. He let his researcher take care of that monumental task. Perhaps the best part about this story is that Sorkin, by his own attnance, knows absolutely nothing about Facebook. Nichols is an Overland Park sophomore in creative writing. But shouldn't we wait to see whether the site fizzes out like It's not difficult to imagine what the movie might look like. On "Studio 60," where Sorkin couldn't figure out a decent way to make sketch comedy seem as important as the presidency, he decided to have a character's brother kidnapped by extremists in Afghanistan. The Facebook movie would likely have similar leaps in believability. In that spirit, even though the movie won't be out for a few years, I already look ahead to the inevitable David Mamet YouTube play. Imagine a mascara-clad Al Pacino exclaiming, "Leave Britney alone!" All Sorkin eccentricities aside, though, it's not unreasonable to question the need or even practicality of a retrospective on a phenomenon we have yet to fully grasp. It seems like every week there's something new questioning Facebook's effects on our daily lives, exploring whether it has dawned a renaissance in communication or destroyed face-to-face social contact forever. The story of Zuckerberg's rise to prominence is an interesting one, after he was accused of stealing much of the site's concept from classmates. it pays. You'd pay to see that. Friendster or becomes as interested to life as the telephone (although my grandfather still insists it's a passing fad) before canonizing it on film? The fact that there's already a movie being made on the subject does demonstrate one effect Facebook has had on culture: We're more meta than ever before, examining every facet of our lives in detail, reminiscing about last weekend and thinking about how we're going to post photos of next weekend, all the while forgetting to actually live during the week. Our favorite subject is ourselves. The Facebook movie is a celebration of that idea. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 1 5.8 Dining Services has taken steps to reduce its waste, and part of this plan was purchasing items like biodegradeable to-go bags and utensils. But landfills are usually compacted too tightly to allow these to biodegrade. Although this is a step in the right direction, Dining Services should focus more on the life cycle of its products and not simply environmental buzz words. THE CONTEXT Here's some of the most important information that you may have missed from this week's campus news. Check out kansan.com for full stories and to leave comments. The amount in tons of cup lids that KU Dining Services estimated were thrown away last year. THE BIG PICTURE THE BIG PICTURE THE CONTEXT The amount in trillions of dollars that the national debt has increased by since 1999. The interest on this debt is $375 billion per year. THE BIG PICTURE Rep. Dennis Moore (D-Kan.) spoke at the University about the growing national debt and how the money used to pay the interest could go to something else, such as education. Both presidential candidates include enforcing fiscal discipline on their platforms, but the topic is frighteningly absent from the conversation. 3 THE CONTEXT Percent of students at the University who identify themselves as Hispanic, according to the Spring 2008 demographic study. THE BIG PICTURE Despite projections that the Hispanic population in the United States will triple by 2050, enrollment of this group at the University has been stagnant. Provost Richard Lariviere created a council to address the problem. The council includes four University students or alumni and hopes to create more material about the University in Spanish. FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. It's so easy to prove somebody else "stupid." --- May we remember the valiant sacrifice of our fellow countrymen and the love for one another. --any better --- To the Tad's ice guy: You just spent $260 on frozen water and sugar. How does that feel? Keep us updated on your diabetes. Free for All, how come no one ever writes about me? I mean I have a nice smile, an awesome personality and a huge penis. Isn't that enough? --any better --any better I got soul, but I'm not a soldier. Of course a frat has "Elect Pat Roberts" on its lawn. --- All you obnoxious relationship whiners need to take your shit to http://grouphug.us/ and leave the Free for All alone. --any better The only reason I get on Facebook anymore is so that I can post on the Free for All. --believe? Soon? As much as I hate to admit it, i really wish I could talk to you right now. My father is being an ass again, and talking to someone else isn't the same, but I have a feeling talking to you right now wouldn't be --believe? Soon? --believe? Soon? Stop playing these silly games and kiss me. Dear Free for All, I really wanted to text you my witty comment so I wouldn't look like an idiot calling you on Jayhawk Boulevard. But alas, you don't believe in texting. Yet. Will you please say you'll be ill? Caes? --- I really need a good party tomorrow night. This week has been hell. --- The freshmen are not going to listen to your annoying yet consistent rampages about them riding the Park and Ride bus, so please stop whining and say something clever. --- I need a really, really, really stiff drink. --- 32 gallons of jungle juice! --- That definitely meets my crite ria for a stiff drink. Where at? --- The basement in Budig is for sleeping or quiet studying, not cudding and cutesy talking. Go ahead. --- Bicycles do have to follow the same traffic laws as cars. @ @KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. 8A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY LANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 CAMPUS Professor says treatment was embarrassing, unfair BY FRANCESCA CHAMBERS fchambers@kansan.com A KU professor who was recently placed on administrative leave and banned from his office said the University of Kansas was unjustly punished him. Tom Schreiber, an associate psychology professor, received a paid leave of absence notice on Aug. 29 that banned him from his office in Fraser Hall until further notice. According to Schreiber, the letter said he was being placed on leave because he had been keeping his cat, Persephone, and a sleeping bag in his office, which led University officials to believe he was living there. The letter also said he was being reprimanded because his office was disorganized. But Schreiber said he had relocated Persephone two days prior to the note. He also said officials were mistaken about the sleeping bag as well, which was really a dog bed a student had left in his office. He said the disorganization of his office was not justification for their actions because his office has been messy since he came to the University 14 years ago, and he had never been reprimanded before. Schreiber said that he had been working in his office until late at night in the days leading up to his temporary dismissal, but that he was by no means living in his office. He said even if he was, the psychology department should have asked him if he needed help. Schreiber said he thought there might be a connection between his present situation and his attempts to publicize scientific treatments for several diseases, including Parkinson's Disease and Huntington's Disease. He was scheduled to give talks last week at Spooner Hall on his research, but the talks were canceled because Schreiber was also arrested at the time he was banished. According to Schreiber, he was arrested after the three KU Public Safety officers who served him his notice realized there were two Lawrence Police Department warrants out for his arrest. Schreiber had failed to appear in court for two traffic tickets the week before, resulting in the warrants. Schreiber said that the officers purposely took a long time searching and handcuffing him, and that he was publicly embarrassed. "You see a professor, me, getting carried away in handcuffs and you think, 'Oh my God!' What did he do? Rape someone?" he said. Capt. Schuyler Bailey, spokesman for the KU Public Safety Office, said he couldn't comment on the specific situation because he wasn't there. Bailey, however, said it was their policy and the jail's policy to restrain arrestees for the safety of the officers. Schreiber then served 10 days in jail because he could not pay his bail. He was released Monday. Schreiber said he still does not have access to the personal items that were in his office. Todd Cohen, director of University Relations, declined to comment about anything involving Schreiber. Schreiber said he was not angry nor did he want the University to apologize for its actions. His only request is that the University helps him fulfill what he believes is his social responsibility — getting his treatment into people's hands. "This is not about personal glory. This about people's lives," he said. CAMPUS — Edited by Arthur Hur Research booms despite financially strapped times A wide variety of projects depend on sparsely given federal funding BY HALEY JONES hjones@kansan.com Sara Gould arrives at work on the second floor of the El Centro building in Kansas City, Kan., to review data from her research on early childhood language development. Gould, a fifth-year graduate student, is a graduate research assistant at the Juniper Gardens Children's Project. The project is one of the 13 research gram would not exist, and an estimated 1,200 infants and toddlers might not receive help. There are 23 total projects at the children's center and they are all funded externally from the University. The grants that sup- Spending from all grants and contracts totaled more than $195 million for the 2007 fiscal year, an increase of about $5 million from 2005. centers associated with the Institute for Life Span Studies. And it isn't costing the University a dime. The Juniper Gardens Children's Project is 100 percent externally funded, with the majority of its funds coming from the federal government. Without federal funds, this pro port them range from $10,000 to $10 million. Hundreds of research projects like this are being conducted every day at the University. By the numbers They are all made possible by grants from sources like institutions, corporations and the U.S. government, which contributes about 60 percent of all research funds at the University. Gould is working on a federally funded project to promote language and literacy in infants Total University research spending: 2002: $172,131 million 2003:$173,024 million 2004: $181,192 million 2005: $190,105 million 2006: $195,947 million University research spending from federal funds 2006: $115,522 million 2005: $110,768 million National federal funding dropped from 64% in 2005 to 62% in 2007 and toddlers with disabilities. She is planning to visit the homes of families who have children with disabilities. During the visit, Gould will consult and coach parents on how to implement helpful strategies that will help their children develop normal language abilities. Projects like the one Gould worked on helped the University move from 45th to 44th place in a ranking of science and engineering research spending, according to new data from the National Science Foundation. The ranking measures spending at universities, with first place awarded to the highest spender. Kevin Boatright, director of communications for the office of research and graduate studies, said the increase showed that KU researchers had secured more funding than last year from government and institutional sources. The leading sources of funding for the University were the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Departments of Education, Energy and Health and Human Services. Last year, state funds accounted for 24 percent of the University's research budget, and grants or contracts accounted for 20 percent. For every dollar of state funding the University received, it created three dollars of other revenue, such as grants and contracts supporting KU research. Spending from all grants and contracts totaled more than $195 million for the 2007 fiscal year, an increase of about $5 million from 2005. The federal government is the largest source of funding for academic research and development. It has accounted at least 60 percent of all research spending most years since 1972. Provost Richard Lartiviere said it was remarkable for the University to have moved up in spite of the nation's economic downturn. Lariviere said the competitiveness of the research programs at the University accounted for its resilience during a time when federal support was down. Research related to cancer, bio-materials, education, disabilities, climate change and drug discovery contributed to the University's success. Lariviere said he was confident that the future of the research programs at the University was safe because the research met the needs of society, even though the government had fewer grant dollars to award and more applications for those dollars. 1,600 funded projects at any given time. He said the projects varied in size and scope but were equally important. He also said the overall number of projects demonstrated a strong public interest in the work the University was doing. Steve Warren, vice provost for research and graduate studies, said the University averaged Warren said the effect of the research on the major challenges facing the world was more important than the number of research dollars granted to the University. He said research like that being done by KU faculty and students was key to the future international economic competitiveness of the U.S. John Columbo, interim director of the Institute for Life Span Studies, said the decrease in federal funding had created a backlog of research proposals that could not be financially supported. He said KU researchers had often moved themselves to the front of that line by persevering and continually revising and resubmitting proposals. Edited by Kelsey Hayes ROCKSTARS Sex on the Hill ROCKSTARS SEXIEST PARTY OF THE YEAR PARTY AT ABE & JAKES Thurs. Sept. 18 at 9pm $3,000 IN CONTESTS/ RAFFLES AND GIVEWAYS Dress up as your favorite Rockstar for No Cover! 18 to enter 21 to drink SKETCH MICHAELS EXCLUSIVE BUSES FOR DORMS Party Buses in front of Mrs. E's 9:30 pm • 10 pm THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEATHER Authorities recommend evacuations in Ike's wake HOUSTON — Authorities in the Houston area and along the Southeast Texas Gulf Coast ordered hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate Thursday as Hurricane Ike lumbered toward the coast and threatened to grow even stronger. Traffic was building on roadways leading away from low-lying areas in Galveston County, and officials urged residents to finish storm preparations quickly. Some gas stations were running out of fuel as residents scurried to leave. "It's a big storm. I cannot overemphasize the danger that is facing us," Gov. Rick Perry said at a news conference. "It's going to do some substantial damage. It's Forecasters issued a hurricane warning for the Texas Gulf Coast from the Louisiana state line to near Corpus Christi. The warning, which also extended east along much of the Louisiana coast to Morgan City, means hurricane conditions could reach the coast by late Friday with the front edge of the storm before its powerful center hits land over the weekend. In Houston, gleaming skyscrapers, the nation's biggest refinery and NASA's Johnson Space Center lie in areas that could be vulnerable to wind and floodwaters if Ike crashes ashore as a major hurricane. going to knock out power. It's going to cause massive flooding." Ike is expected to become at least a Category 3 storm, with winds upward of 111 mph, before it comes ashore, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. KU news without schlepping up the hill KANSAN.com SPORTS TERTAVIAN GOES HOME TOTAMPA The redshirt sophomore faces South Florida on familiar turf. FOOTBALL | 4B THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN The Hot Route The Kansan's football writers provide commentary on tonight's game. Go to KANSAN.COM/PODCASTS WWW.KANSAN.COM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 COMMENTARY Stuckey contributes beyond statistics THE DEFLECTION With Kansas narrowly holding a 3-0 lead, Louisiana Tech managed to put together a 22 play, 82-yard drive lasting over nine minutes and was threatening to score. At the lajhwakes five-yard line, on second-and-goal. Builds quarterback dropped back for a pass over the middle. M. Stoops Turning back the clock to last week's match up against Louisiana Tech, two plays by junior safety Darrell Stuckey had a bigger impact on the outcome of the game than the box score would suggest: a tackle and a pass deflection. But these two statistics do not give justice for what happened on the field. If not for these two plays, Louisiana Tech could have scored two more touchdowns that would have given fans and media more to gripe about than Kansas' struggles running the ball. BY BRYAN WHEELER bwheeler@kansan.com You may ask, just how invaluable were these plays? In case you missed Stuckey's touchdown saving efforts, here is what the box score will not tell you: So often fans and media get caught up in statistics. You can look at all the box scores and records books in the world and still not have the entire story. Statistics don't take into account junior point guard Sherron Collins fending off a foul from Memphis' Derrick Rose in the National Championship setting up a three-point shot for Mario Chalmers. Statistics don't take into account a junior wide receiver recovering an onside kick in the Orange Bowl to help ensure a Kansas victory. Stuckey is in the end zone covering Bulldogs' senior tight Anthony Harrison. Harrison, at 6-foot-3 and 245 pounds, is in perfect position to make a reception over a 6-foot-1, 205-pound Stuckey. "All I remember about that play is, oh man, I let him get inside on me," recalls Stuckey. Though Stuckey slipped up, he does not give up and fights through Harrison's hands, knocking the ball out into sophomore cornerback Chris Harris' hands. Harris records an interception and downs the ball in the end zone. Louisiana Tech touchdown averted. THE TACKLE Dodging tackle after tackle, sophomore wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe's 48-yard touchdown reception not only gave the Jayhawks a 20-0 lead early in the third quarter, but the momentum to put Louisiana Tech away. After Kansas' kicked the ball off for a touchback, Louisiana Tech started its drive at its 20-vard line. But as Lee Corso would say, "Not so fast my friend." On a reverse running play, sophomore wide receiver Phillip Livas darts towards the left sideline and with help from his blockers, breaks into the open. With 4.4-second 40-yard dash speed, Livas would seemingly dart for a touchdown. But Stuckey is fast too. Over the summer, Stuckey also ran a 4.4-second 40-yard dash. PAGE 1B After seeing Livas, Stuckey instinctively puts his down and started sprinting CORRECTION SEE WHEELER ON PAGE 3B B. Stoops Thursday's story "Rival coaches share common roots" misidentified Bob Stoops as the football coach at Arizona. Stoops coaches at Oklahoma. His younger brother, Mike Stoops, coaches football at Arizona. PETER BERLIN MORE THAN A ONE-HIT WONDER Hawks seek recognition 80 61 72 T Jon Goering/KANSAN Sophomore wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe slips the first of a handful of tackles on his way to a third-quarter 48-vard touchdown reception. The touchdown put the Hawks up 20-0. Briscoe made seven catches for 146 yards. BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com TAMPA, FL — It was nearly eight months ago that Kansas football players and its fans descended upon the Sunshine State and defeated Virginia Tech 24-21 to win the Orange Bowl in Miami. Now, once again, they are back in Florida and on the big stage — an ESPN2 matchup with No. 19 South Florida in the home of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Raymond James Stadium. As hundreds of fans make the journey to Tampa to root on the lahawks, coach Mark Mangino and his players are out to prove that they are indeed as good as last year's record indicated. “This is the game where we prove were for real,” said receiver Dezmon Briscoe. Because ESPN2 wanted to television the game, it was moved to Friday night instead of the originally scheduled Saturday date. Mangino has always been against playing on Friday nights because it interferes with high school football games. It's only the second Friday game that the Jayhawks have played since he arrived. "I'd prefer not to play on Friday nights," Mangino said. "I'm a former high school coach, and I'm kind of old-fashioned, so to speak, in the sense that Friday nights have been reserved for high school football around the country. Traditionally. Friday nights are high school football nights, but you have to do what you have to do." After hearing repeatedly in the offseason that their 12-victory season was the result of a weak schedule, the Hawks now have the chance they've been wanting. In front of a national TV audience, they will get to put to rest the "cupcake schedule" talk and play a ranked team on the road. "It will be a good challenge for us," Mangino said. "It's a big challenge because it's our first road game of the year and you're always anxious to play well in your first road game but also because it's against a ranked opponent on the road." Quarterback Todd Reesing has picked up the slack for the struggling running game, passing for 668 yards and six touchdowns through the first two games of the season. Running backs Jake Sharp and Jocques Crawford have combined to rush for only 113 yards in two games, less than Angus Quigley — the third-string running back when the season began — who has rushed for 133 yards Briscoe has 16 receptions for a team high 201 yards, and freshman Daymond Patterson made his first career start against Louisiana Tech, with eight catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns. The Kansas offense will get a big test from the South Florida defense, especially from George Selvie, a first-team All-American defensive end from a year ago. Trying to slow him down will be Jeff Spikes, a freshman tackle playing in his third game as a Jayhawk. "Yeah, absolutely," Reesing said when asked if Spikes was up for the challenge of guarding a first-team All-American. "He believes he can do it, and I believe he can do it. Selvie's a great player, one of the best in the nation, so it's not going to be an easy task, but I know Jeff is going to go out there and give it his best." - On defense, Kansas will be faced with the tough challenge of stopping quarterback Matt Grothe. The junior is third all time on the Big East rushing list, with 1,567 yards rushing for his career. He accounted for 400 yards of total offense against Central Florida last week when he passed for 346 yards and rushed for 54. "He's a lot like the quarterbacks of the Big 12," said safety Darrell Stuckey. "Most of our quarterbacks in the Big 12 can run and throw. It's one of those things that we haven't seen, but it's one of those things that will prepare us better to play better in our conference games." Kansas hopes to enter the conference season undefeated at 4-0. That goal becomes one step closer tonight in a game the team hopes will show the nation that Kansas football is indeed for real. SOCCER — Edited by Adam Mowder Team showcases talent,competes for playing time BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kansan.com AUBURN 23 YAUCH 8 RUSIA 7 KASTEN 15 Mark Francis looks down his bench and sees nothing but options: 17 players ready and waiting for their chance to contribute. Kansas' roster depth is a luxury Francis has taken advantage of and one he doesn't take for granted. One year ago, the Jayhawks lost senior goalkeeper Julie Hanley and junior defender Jenny Murtaugh for the season with long-term injuries. The team struggled to find a cohesive rotation until Big 12 play. Sophomore defender Lauren Jackson battles to head the ball away in front of the Kansas goal during the second half of Sunday's game against Auburn. But heading into this weekend's games against Missouri State and Loyola Chicago, those worries are in the past. Hanley and Murtaugh are back, and the never-ending battle for playing time has been jump-started by a gifted freshman class spicing up the mix. Francis said the competition at practices had created a squad in which any player can earn the opportunity to play on weekends. The statistics tell the same story. Through Kansas' first four games, all victories, 26 of 28 available players have seen playing time and the starting lineup has been shuffled multiple times. Jon Goering/KANSAN "It makes practice more competitive because people are competing to play," Francis said of the constant struggle to see the field. "But it's not a vindictive competition. It's a healthy competition." The infusion of talent has made bringing fresh players in off the bench during critical points or late in games less of a risk. That confidence is something junior defender Estelle Johnson said wasn't always present a year ago. "Last year the tempo of the game would decrease or you would feel like you had to cheat to one side" Johnson said. "This year we don't think about that at all. We just play our game and know the person next to us is going to do their job." Part of that transition was the return of the ultra-versatile Murtaugh, Johnson said. Murtaugh's ability to anchor the defense as well as fill in capably in midfield has given Kansas options where it lacked them in her absence. Her flexibility has been especially valuable as Francis attempts to fill the hole left by senior midfielder Missy Geha's absence due to an undisclosed illness. UCLA transfer Sarah Salazar also adds another proven midfield option along with freshman Jordyn Perdue, and Hanley has been a presence in goal when Kansas has most needed it. Senior midfielder Jessica Bush said the high level of competition for places has given the jayhawks an extra edge come game time. "We are extremely flexible with what we can do." Bush said. "At any point in time different people can step in week to week." With games coming every Friday and Sunday for the next seven weeks, Bush said having a wealth of options available could be the difference between winning and losing on Sundays. Those options will come into play this weekend when the Jayhawks travel to Springfield, Mo., to take on the Bears then return to Lawrence to clash with NCAA Tournament participants, Loyola Chicago. GEHA RETURN DOESN'T LOOK IMMINENT Senior midfielder Missy Geha remains out because of an undisclosed illness that has prevented her from regularly attending practice. Francis said. Geha was allowed to visit practice Tuesday, and she said she was trying to stay positive and support her teammates while she waited to return to action. When asked if there Goha Geha SEE SOCCER ON PAGE 3B 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 quote of the day "I feel like I'm the best, but you're not going to get me to say that." - Former San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver Jerry Rice fact of the day Fantasy football was invented in 1962 by Oakland Raiders limited partner Bill Winkenbach. sfante.com trivia of the day Q: Who is the NFL all-time touchdown leader? A: Jerry Rice, a wide receiver originally from Mississippi Valley State, scored 207 touchdowns in his 20 seasons with the NFL. NBA Arthur and Chalmers fined for girls in room MIAMI — Former Kansas teammates Darrell Arthur and Mario Chalmers were fined $20,000 apiece after being banished last week from the NBA rookie symposium, the league said Wednesday. Security at the resort near New York where the event took place found Arthur and Chalmers in a room with two women, and the scent of marijuana was detected. No drugs or drug paraphernalia were found, but having guests in the room violated NBA policy, and the rookies were sent home. Arthur and Chalmers apologized but denied using marijuana. Next year they'll have to again attend the symposium, which addresses the challenges of making the transition to pro ball. Associated Press One team's loss is another's gain CHAMPIONS ALDS ASSOCIATED PRESS Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia, left, celebrates with Tori Hunter after the Texas Rangers lost to the Seattle Mariners following the Angels victory over the New York Yankees, allowing the Angels to clinch the American League West title in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday. Titans QB insists on commitment to team Following questions about his mental health, Vince Young says he's fine, ready to compete ASSOCIATED PRESS NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans quarterback Vince Young insists he never wavered in his commitment to football. All that concern over his mental state? He says he was upset as he dealt with his first serious injury, and he didn't realize he had to tell his mother where he was going anymore. Then the media went overboard. Young spoke publicly Thursday for the first time since Titans coach Jeff Fisher called police for help in locating the quarterback Monday night because of concerns over his emotional well-being. His mother, Felicia Young, also told a local newspaper that the quarterback had indicated he didn't want to play football anymore because of all the negativity he faced. He took questions from reporters for 16 minutes after watching his teammates practice. His message? Don't question his commitment. "Football, this is my life. This is my dream. All I did all these years growing up to get to this point and never had an injury like this before in my life," he said. "It's a hard time because I'm a competitor, and I definitely want to be out on the football field with my teammates." "I was never depressed," Young said. Questions about his mental state and attitude started Sunday when the third-year quarterback was booed heavily by fans upset at his second interception, and he appeared as if he didn't want to return to the game. Fisher pulled his headset off and talked to him before the quarterback joined the rest of the offense. Four plays later, Young sprained his left medial collateral ligament when Jaguars linebacker Daryl Smith crashed into his left knee. Young didn't go to the Titans' headquarters Monday, and Fisher went to his quarterback's house. The Titans also sent a psychologist and another team official to talk with Young. He was described as being emotionally down. Young said Thursday that lasted half a day and he was upset over his two interceptions. 2007/2008 BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR 14 Great Films Spread Over Two Evenings! presented by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC new balance www.banffmountainfestivals.ca BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL minute, and that's what I did. I left. My mom seen me; she thought I wasn't in my right mind. At the same time, I was watching the game, watching Aaron Rodgers do his things ... eating some hot wings," Young said. The quarterback said he didn't realize he had to tell his mother where he was going. Fisher told Young to go take the MRI exam needed to determine the extent of the damage to his knee. Young didn't go. But with so many people at his house, Young said, he needed space to think. September 12 & 13. 2008 "Even though you're paying your own bills at your own house, you still got to tell your mama where you are going now. So I understand where my mama's coming from. She wanted to know where I'm going because I didn't take my cell phone because so many people were calling me and making sure I'm all right," he said. Hosted By SUNFLOWER OUTDOOR BIKES Hosted By SUNFLOWER OUTDOOR BIKE Tickets only $8.50 per ticket Showing At Liberty Hall 642 Massachusetts St. Lawrence, Kansas Show Starts At 7pm Lawrence Electronic Recycling Event The City of Lawrence invites residents and small businesses to recycle old, unwanted electronic equipment. Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Free State High School parking lot 4700 Overland Drive Electronic recycling will be provided by Asset Life-Cycle, LLC. A recycling fee applies for computer monitors ($5), televisions ($15) and optional onsite hard drive destruction ($5); items accepted for recycling; Computer Monitors Desktops, Laptops, Keyboards, Other Peripherals, Printers, Copiers, Scanners, Telephones, Cell Phones, Pagers, Fax Machines, Televisions, VHS/DVD Drives, Hand Held Devices Those comments from his mother about his not wanting to play? Young blamed the media. 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No enrollment fee - Some restrictions apply 3201 Mesa Way Lawrence, KS 785.842.4966 Lawrence Athletic Club Young didn't talk about the police, including crisis negotiators, waiting for him at the Titans' headquarters when he arrived to talk with Fisher nor what they discussed. He thanked the franchise for being behind him. As far as his injured knee, Young said only that it is sore and he is working hard to heal up. He won't rush back too soon for fear of aggravating the injury. The Titans have listed him as out for Sunday's game at Cincinnati and have given no timetable for how long he might be sidelined. Young walked stiffly with a black wrap around his knee and promised he is arriving for treatment around 6:30 a.m. He missed one game in 2007 with a strained quadriceps muscle, came back a week later and wasn't the same the rest of the season. Fisher said Young is doing fine. "First and foremost is getting his knee back, taking care of his treatment and getting his mind back in football", the coach said. Helping Young do that have been his mentor, Steve McNair, and quarterbacks like Donovan McNabb. Young said he also will sit down with teammate Kerry Collins for advice. NSAN 2008 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 SPORTS 3B ED PRESSague ete I left. Right I At the tag the odgers ne hot didn't another pay- own your you now. nama's know didn't ase so g me right;" in his wing to dia. I leave this but me ready rehab- knee, ore and cup. He or fear l hime ate en no might stiffly ls knee ing for 2007 muscle, wasn't on. doing Staff members make their weekly game picks getting of his mind said. have lcNair, novan o will Kerry Think you could pick better? Enter next week's contest Kansas@South Florida USC@Ohio State Fresno State@Wisconsin BY TAYLOR BERN Big 12 Football BYU@UCLA Oregon@Purdue Kansas Ohio State Bowling Green@Boise State Fresno State iowa@iowa State TCU@Stanford Vanderbilt@Rice Virginia Tech@Georgia Tech BYU Oregon Bowling Green Iowa TCU Vanderbilt BY MARK DENT (16-4) Managing Editor Virginia Tech South Florida USC Fresno State BYU Oregon Boise State Iowa State Stanford Vanderbilt BY RUSTIN DODD (8-2) Sports Editor Virginia Tech Kansas USC Wisconsin BYU Oregon BY CASE KEEFER (15-1) Basketball Beat Writer Boise State Iowa Stanford Rice USC Virginia Tech Kansas Fresno State BYU Oregon Boise State Iowa State Vanderbilt Virginia Tech Stanford Matt Erickson Editor Overall Record: 14-6 Kansas USC Wisconsin UCLA Oregon Boise State Iowa TCU Vanderbilt Virginia Tech Drew Bergman Design Editor Overall Record: 14-6 Kansas USC Fresno State UCLA Oregon Boise State Iowa TCU Vanderbilt Virginia Tech WHEELER (CONTINUED FROM 1B) as fast as he could. Using a technique the coaches drilled into his head called "angle and pursuit," Stuckey can play catch up. At Kansas' 40-yard line, Stuckey is within five yards of Livas. He's in attack mode and Livas knows he's being tracked. Livas is turning his head around, as he runs and Stuckey knows he can catch him. If not for a rule against horse-collar tackling, Stuckey could have taken Livas down at the 20-yard line. "The only thing I'm thinking is, the no horse-collar rule, the no horse-collar rule, the no horse-collar rule, I think if the horse collar rue wasn't in effect now I think I probably could have gotten him 15 yards sooner," Stuckey said jokingly after the game. Stuckey finally reaches Livas and tackles him at the waist and brings him down at Kansas' two-yard line. Without taking a breathe, on the next play, Stuckey tackled Bulldogs' senior running back Patrick Jackson for a four-yard loss. Louisiana Tech ended up going three-and-out and missed a field goal attempt on fourth down With Stuckey's tackle, the shut out lives. *** But in the box score, these plays were merely recorded as a pass deflection and a tackle. It's all too easy to look at junior quarterback Todd Reesing's gaudy passing statistics or the running backs subpar average yards per carry against Louisiana Tech to try and make sense of everything. But if Stuckey hadn't made these plays, Louisiana could have made the score a little too close for comfort. With that said, getting caught up in the statistics of a game is Edited by Brieun Scott not entirely bad. They're great for fantasy baseball in football. In fantasy baseball, a designated hitter that has a .265 batting average and home runs is worth more than a Gold Glove shortstop. In fantasy football, you do not need to have an offensive line to beat opponents. It is in this fantasy world where Stuckey's statistics are overlooked. SOCCER (CONTINUED FROM 1B) was any timetable for her return, Geha said she hoped to return "sooner rather than later." Kansas has relied on senior midfielder Jenny Murtaugh and freshman Jordyn Perdue in her stead. CRESSY RECEIVES NATIONAL HONOR Freshman forward Emily Cressy was named to the TopDrawerSoccer.com Team of the Week for her performances against UAB and SMU last weekend. Cressy leads Kansas with four goals through as many games. THE RANKING GAME A f t e r Geremy Cressy beginning the season unranked. Kansas is slowly making its way up the national polls. The Jayhawks are currently ranked No. 20 by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and No. 18 by Soccer Times magazine. Edited by Brieun Scott 2008 Undergraduate Business Council KU BUSINESS CAREER FAIR KU THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18 • 12 - 5 PM KANSAS UNION BALLROOM 5TH & 6TH FLOORS STUDENT REGISTRATION WILL BE ON THE 6TH FLOOR AUTHORITY ALDI WELCOME OUR SPONSORS: Westar Energy CANT BEAT THE EXPERIENCE.COM PhillipMorrisUSA ERNST & YOUNG Quality In Everything We Do Before Attending the Event: Identify several companies you would like to speak with and research them. On the Day of the Event: Dress Professionally! No jeans, backpacks, etc. This is a professional event; handle yourself accordingly. Come relaxed and prepared. Employer representatives expect you to know their companies well. Surprise them with your interest and knowledge. VISIT WWW.BUSINESS.KU.EDU/CAREERFAIR.COM FOR COMPLETE LIST OF BUSINESSES ATTENDING 4B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 FOOTBALL For Tertavian Ingram, going to Tampa means going home BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com Tertavian Ingram knows almost everything about Raymond James Stadium. The redshirt sophomore receiver grew up five minutes away from the sadism, which is home to the NFU's Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ingram's high school, Jefferson, is right around the corner. He has watched his beloved MADURO Ingram there many times over the years. Ingram doesn't know, however, what it feels like to play on the same field as his football heroes. He's going to find out tonight when Kansas plays South Florida at Raymond James Stadium. "Being able to actually play in it today — that's going to be very exciting." Ingram said, "and something I've always dreamed about doing." The dream started as Ingram grew up in West Tampa. Ingram can remember going to watch Buccaneer summer practices as a child. But Raymond James hadn't been built yet. Until 1999, the Buccaneers played in Houlihan Stadium — nicknamed 'the Big Sombrero' So that's the venue where Ingram initially wanted to play. It seemed plausible enough. Every year, Houlihan Stadium hosted what Ingram described as a "Little League Super Bowl." The best youth football teams in Tampa would square off at the Big Sombrero once a year. Ingram's teams were never good enough. His little league football career passed by without a chance to play at Houlihan Stadium. It was on to high school at Jefferson for Ingram, where he could get a daily look at the new state-of-the-art Raymond James Stadium. He kept the dream. He still wanted to play on the same field as his favorite players, such as running back Warrick Dunn and linebacker Derrick Brooks. Ingram worked at a Sonic near the stadium and had to deal with hectic crowds on game days. He hung around the stadium during the week leading up to Super Bowl XXXV in 2001 between the Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants, which Raymond James hosted. "I'm real seasoned with what goes on around Raymond James Stadium." Ingram said. the stadium. The Bulls, who play their home games at Raymond James, were the first team to offer Ingram a scholarship during his junior year of high school. South Florida gave him a chance to become even more familiar with Ingram wasn't so sure he wanted to play for South Florida. He wanted to get out of the state and go somewhere new. Kansas was one of the other schools recruiting him. Ingram's father played football at Washburn in Topeka during his college years and still lived in the state. The Jayhawks offered him a scholarship. Ingram committed to Kansas. "He happened to be one of the players we liked," Kansas coach Mark Mangino said. "He really liked it here and has family here so that probably was a big factor." There was also something else Ingram liked about Kansas. He said he looked at the Jayhawks schedule while he contemplated his decision in 2005. Ingram noticed Kansas would be playing South Florida during his first year in Lawrence. He knew that meant the Jayhawks would travel to play the Bulls in Tampa one of the next years. He found a way to leave Tampa while still keeping his dream of some day playing in Raymond James Stadium alive. Ingram's decision to come to Kansas wasn't without backlash. His friends didn't understand why he would want to move 20 hours northwest to play for a traditionally weak program. here, honestly." They couldn't comprehend why he didn't want to be part of an up-and-coming team at South Florida and play home games at Raymond James. "I don't know about that decision," they would tell him. "You could have been an in-town hero." Tonight will serve as the perfect opportunity for Ingram to show all of them why he decided to go to Kansas. He said he expected 30 family members and close friends to be in the stands wearing shirts with his picture, name and number on them. 23 He knows the hype surrounding the Bulls and their No. 19 national ranking this season. He said while he was in Tampa this summer, he saw numerous billboards with pictures of South Florida defensive end George Selvie and quarterback Matt Grotte. "When I went home, I was kind of getting mad seeing all those billboards, knowing we have to play them in the upcoming season," Ingram said. At Jefferson High School in Tampa, Tertavian Ingram made a name for himself. Ingram returns to Tampa tonight as a Jayhawk to play South Florida. Ingram, however, might not actually get in the game tonight. He Brian Wagner/ST. PETERSBURG TIMES played sparingly in Kansas' 40-14 victory against Florida International two weeks ago. He didn't appear in the game against Louisiana Tech last week. siasm, After all, Ingram's going to be on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' field, at Raymond James Stadium. But that hasn't changed his enthu- Edited by Kelsey Hayes VOLLEYBALL Team hopes for strong tournament showing before Big 12 play BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com A foreboding presence looms over the layhawk volleyball team when conference play begins in less than a week, with three of the first five matches being against nationally ranked opponents. 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And with a 4-2 record heading into their first match-up of the tournament against host Wyoming TAGLIT • פילטת BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL birth.birthrightsael.com "We need to do it because we need to know what it feels like," Uhart said. "We kind of slack off a little bit, and we need to focus and get it done in three games." the conference play is to finally shut the door on their opponents this weekend, with two of their last matches ending in four sets, with the team leading each match 2-0 and unable to capitalize on the sweep. One of the reasons that the Jayhawks have been able to even control the past two matches in four sets has been superb play from their freshmen, specifically freshman setter Nicole Tate. Tate has come into a high-pressure position and has helped her teammates, like sophomore outside hitter Karina Garlington, flourish at the start of this season. "The speed of the game be "It's really important, because it would be a great win for us. Just getting into the NCAA tournament, we can't afford to lose." NATALIE UHART Senior middle blocker the game had been a lot faster," Tate said. "The coaches have just helped us prepare for it." Besides helping the team with assists and digs, which Tate had 42 and 12 against U M K C Tuesday night respectively, the kills have surprisingly been there for Tate, who uses her deceptive left hand to gain the advantage when most blockers think she is just setting up her players with another assist. "That's something I've kind of developed over the years," Tate said of her unique move. "My coaches really liked it, and now they want me to be more offensive to throw the blockers off." It will take all the tricks in the Jayhawks' arsenal to pull out a perfect tournament this weekend, something to which they have been close, but not yet been able to finish off, having recorded one loss a piece in their two tournaments so far this year. But an added boost will be the return of head coach Ray Bechard to the sidelines, as he was absent against UMKC Tuesday night as well as practices Monday and Wednesday. Bechard had taken the time off to be with his family after the tragic passing of his brother Don from pleomorphic liposarcoma cancer last Friday. "We miss his company," Uhart said. "We feel terribly sorry for what happened; we just miss his presence." For the Jayhawks, they hope Bechard's presence will bring them the extra energy they need to be able to finish their nonconference schedule swimmingly before the giants of the Big 12 Conference appear on the horizon. Edited by Kelsey Hayes Brought to come on go deeper Sex on the Hill 2008 Coming Thursday, Sept. 18th Brought to you by: THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN come on Hurs Hurst Celebrate like a champion. Wear it like a champion. Wear it like a champion. 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BY JOE PREINER jpreiner@kansan.com The KU men's club soccer team kicks into high gear this weekend as it seeks revenge and redemption against Missouri on Sunday. The rematch will take place at 3:30 p.m. at Shenk Sports Complex on 23rd and Iowa streets. The team returns 16 players from last season's squad, which placed second in the national club tournament one year ago. In the championship game, Kansas lost in a shootout to its cross-river rival. Although the team plays an away game at Wichita State on Saturday, the team is looking past that game to focus on Missouri. Nick Allen, Boulder, Colo., senior and team president, said the returning players made for a solid and experienced lineup. He added that several new players would be counted on to make a difference in what he expected to be a close contest. "Mizzou's team is big, fast and talented," Allen said. "They're just like us. Any time that happens it's going to be a good matchup." Kansas' club team met Missouri in league play three times last season, with the results not falling in Kansas' favor. KU played into two losses and one tie, something Allen said he hoped to avoid this year. "This game is crucial," Allen said. "A win on Sunday would set the tone for the entire season." Jim Argiana, Chicago sophomore, said he was looking forward to his first KU-MU game of the season. The rookie forward said he was ready to help his team. "Personally I'm very excited," Argianas said. "Hopefully I'll get the chance to cause havoc and chaos in the Missouri defense." Will Poczekaj, Maple Park, Ill., junior said he hoped the team would be able to prove itself Sunday afternoon. He said that the team's energy level was always high to start the season, and that matching up with a big rival would only fuel the competitive fire. "None of the guys, old or new, like to lose," Pocekaj said. "Avenging last year's lose is going to be on everyone's mind. I'm hoping we get some good fans and good weather, because it's going to be one exciting game." Edited by Adam Mowder The Jayhawks run against the rival Tigers Saturday CROSS COUNTRY BY JASON BAKER jbaker@kansan.com Two weeks after dominating the Bob Timmons Invitational, KU travels to Columbia Mo., to compete this weekend the KU cross country team has been hard at work preparing for the Missouri Cross Country Challenge this Saturday in Columbia, Mo. CARLOS ALBERTO MAYORAL Imgrund The meet is Freshman Donny Wasinger said they've also incorporated weight training into their workouts. one of a few new events on the team's schedule. In the past the team has competed against Kansas State in the K-State Invitational. Besides competing against MU, the team will be competing against Lincoln University and Murray State. The event will take place at the A.L. Gustin Golf Course, which the team said is known for its rolling hills. To prepare, the team has been doing a lot of hill workouts. "I think it'll help with going up the hills." Wasinger said. "It's hard but it's fun. It's something you have to do," redshirt freshman Kara Windisch said about hill workouts. Windisch finished fourth last time and said she's more confident going into the MU race after getting a feel for the 5K at the Bob Timmons Invitational. Windisch sat out last season because of an injury. Wasinger finished fifth overall and first for the Jayhawks on the men's side at Bob Timmons Invitational. Many of the runners were impressed with their performances at the Bob Timmons Invitational "I think we performed well at our home meet. I felt like we got stronger," freshman Laura Nightengale said. Senior Brock Ternes had a similar opinion. "We had a very nice string of runners that finished very closely together," Ternes said. "If we can get a strong pack of Jayhawks in front of the Tigers, who also have quite a bit of depth, I think we can come out on top." Junior Isaiah Shirlen said he was disappointed with his performance at Bob Timmons Invitational because he didn't race up to his fitness level. "I just know what I need to do differently during the race," he said. Redshirt freshman Clay Schneider like Shirlen was not happy with his performance, but said he's learning from his mistakes. "When I run, I need to think about what I need to do at MU, like not go out as fast, be more patient and pace myself after the first mile," Schneider said. Shirlen said the team had the potential to upset MU. "We've all gotten to know each other better; we run with each other a lot more," Shirlen said. "I have a feeling we can challenge Mizzou." Some of the older runners on the team are aware of the talent that the Tigers have. "Itney have a really good team," senior Levi Huseman said. "I know they sent one guy to Nationals last year and he placed well." That runner was junior Dan Hedgecock who placed 125th at the NCAA Cross Country Championship last November. Junior Lauren Bonds believes that both teams have similar talents. "Our number two and three girls are about the same as their number two and three girls," Bonds said. "It's going to be a really good team for us to race." bonds said that at last year's Big 12 Championship, the Tigers finished one place ahead of the Jayhawks. Junior Bret Imgrund said he's looking forward to the race and also for the new guys to contribute. "We got two more guys in jerseys, Zarda and Austin, so we're looking forward to have them contribute." Imgrund said. Imgrund is also looking forward to working, growing and bonding as a team as they have their first traveling meet. The two freshmen Imgrund mentioned were Zach Zarda and Austin Bussing. Both will be running for KU this Saturday. "It's been a dream of mine to be a KU athlete; I'm ready for it," Zarda said. Bussing is also excited to race for the layhawks, but said he also feels a bit of added pressure. "This time wearing the Kansas jersey and everything there's a definite added element," Bussing said. "I feel like I have to perform for my team." The Men's 8K race start at 10 a.m., while the women's 5K race starts at 10:40 a.m. — Edited by Ramsey Cox Happy Birthday KU Sign a giant birthday card and enjoy free cake! Today from 10:30 a.m. 'til 1:30 p.m. on Wescoe Beach. Founded in 1865, the University of Kansas opened its doors to students on Sept. 12, 1866. Classes for 55 students were held in KU's only building, Old North College, on the site of what is now Corbin Hall. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The University of Kansas Happy Birthday KU ay ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The University of Kansas Jo Shmo's Koozie Club AWAY GAME WATCH PARTY. "Your HOME when the team is AWAY." $0.30 Wings $1 Koozie Club Cans $3 Jager Bombs $5 Old-Style Pitchers THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Jo Shmo's 724 Mass. St. Lawrence KS burgersbeerbocce.com THIS FRIDAY Sept.12th S. Florida University Doors open at 4 p.m. --- Call 785-856-5667 to reserve a table SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 7B year's tigers of the he's and trib- n jer we're con- forward ending first grund a and run- ASSOCIATED PRESS o race e also ne to or it, Kansas a def g said. m for at 10 K race nsey Cox New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel throws the ball during football practice on Wednesday in Foxborough, Mass. 16 FANTASY FOOTBALL Fantasy rosters hit hard BY KELLY BRECKUNITCH kbreckunitch@kansan.com Injuries plagued the opening weekend in the NFL. New England quarterback Tom Brady stood out as the biggest casualty, but other supporting players like New Orleans wide receiver Marques Colston could also be big losses on your fantasy roster. Here are some players that you should be able to pick up in free agency to fill the gaps on your roster: Sammy Morris, running back, New England Patriots — With Brady out and Matt Cassel getting used to the starting job the Patriots will lean on the running game for the next few weeks. Laurence Maroney didn't perform as expected in the season opener, so expect Morris to continue to split carries at running back for the time being. Morris did have the only rushing touchdown for the Patriots in the game, so if your team is a little thin at running back, especially in a large league, make sure to take a look at Morris. Chris Johnson, running back, Tennessee Titans — Johnson may be the most underrated rookie running back in fantasy leagues. He had a strong performance in his first NFL game with nearly 100 yards rushing and one receiving touchdown. He's a smaller, faster version of Reggie Bush and according to yahoo.com, he is owned by 74 percent of fantasy owners. In a 10 to 12 team league he should still be available and could fill in for banged up starters. Eddie Royal, wide receiver, Denver Broncos — Royal was drafted high by the Broncos for his potential in the return game. When fellow wide receiver Brandon Marshall was suspended for the first game of the season, the doors opened for Royal to play a big role. Royal's role will diminish with the return of Marshall this week but his speed and ability to do almost anything on a football field will earn him a considerable amount of playing time through the season. Royal could become a dangerous weapon throughout the season. Devery Henderson, wide receiver, New Orleans Saints — With the injury to Marques Colston, the secondary receivers for New Orleans will be counted on heavily over the next month. Henderson is your best bet because of his speed and big play ability. Quarterback Drew Brees likes to air the ball out long in the passing game and Henderson had one catch in the first game of the season for 84 yards. His number of looks will increase and according to yahoo.com, Henderson is owned by only 28 percent of owners in fantasy leagues. Trent Edwards, quarterback, Buffalo Bills — Edwards guided an efficient offense to a rout of the Seahawks last weekend. Edwards had more than 200 passing yards and a touchdown in the game against Seattle and remains a fantasy gem owned by a small minority of fantasy owners. Edwards could come up big this weekend against a Jacksonville defense that looked rusty last weekend. J. T. O'Sullivan, quarterback, San Francisco 49ers — After Shaun Hill and Alex Smith gave way to O'Sullivan in the quarterback battle, offensive coordinator Mike Martz was supposed to turn him into an offensive giant. It may begin this week against a Seattle defense that struggled mightily against the Bills last weekend. O'Sullivan had nearly 200 passing yards in a game where his team scored only 13 points. Against a Seattle team that already has too many problems, O'Sullivan could have a big game. — Edited by Arthur Hur NO, THIS ISN'T A TAKE HOME INTERVIEW! NO, THIS ISN'T A TAKE HOME INTERVIEW! YOU CAN'T MAKE UP YOUR INTERVIEW After-grad careers, part-time jobs, and internships. START BUILDING cbCAmpus.com careerbuilder.com YOU CAN'T MAKE UP YOUR INTERVIEW After-grad careers, part-time jobs, and internships. START BUILDING cbCAMPUS.com careerbuilder YOU CAN'T MAKE UP YOUR INTERVIEW KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Like the cavalry, Damon Huard always arrives just in the nick of time. NFL Huard called upon once again to fill in for Croyle The always-agreeable career backup will once again put down BY DOUG TUCKER ASSOCIATED PRESS his clipboard and pick up his helmet Sunday w h e n K an s a s City hosts Oakland. With Brodie C royle sideline d by a shoulder injury, Edwards said, "That's what's great about him. This guy's always prepared, always ready to play." "You try to be a pro. Your op- portunity comes to play, you try to make the most of it." Huard will be coming in for an injured Chiefs quarterback for the third time in three years. Not getting any "reps" in all the spring workouts and mini-camps did not bother him, Huard insists. He'll do so after getting almost no practice snaps throughout spring and summer drills. Huard played so sparingly in the preseason, many people assumed the 12-year veteran had dropped to third-string behind Tyler Thigpen amid the youth-oriented rebuilding movement that's turned the Chiefs into the youngest team in the league. DAMON HUARD Quarterback But when Croyle went down against New England last week, it was Huard who came off the bench and came within a whisker of pulling out a win. And it'll be Huard who makes the start against the Raiders. "You're foolish if you don't prepare," he said. "Maybe physically I didn't get as many snaps. But I felt comfortable out there (on Sundav)." No one doubts whether he'll be ready because in a reliable 12-year career that's seen him back up Dan Marino in Miami and Tom Brady in New England, he's always been ready. "You try to be a pro," he said. "Your opportunity comes to play, you try to make the most of it." "He's a pro," coach Herm With the Patriots crippled by the loss of Brady, Huard almost led the Chiefs to a most improbable victory. He hit a touchdown pass to keep them back in the game and then connected with Devard Darling on a cross-country catch-and-run that brought them all the way to the New England 5 with less than a minute left. If Dwayne Bowe had not dropped Huard's fade pass in the end zone, the Chiefs might have had the upset of the season. "If you are a backup quarter-back (who is) going to play at some point during the season, sometimes it's best if it's your." Huard "Granted, it wasn't much." said. "You are coming off training camp, coming off playing in a few preseason games. 2007 that will average $2.5 million per season. "He's been around a long time and there's a reason he he's been around a long time," tight end Tony Gonzalez said. "It's not just about his being able to go out there and play quarterback. He's got a good attitude. He's always ready. He knows how to prepare. He'll do well, no doubt about it." Also granted is the fact Huard is paid well for his services. He signed a three-year contract in Whether the Chiefs win or lose the next two or three weeks while Croyle is out remains to be seen. But Huard will have the full confidence of coaches and players who have never seen him sleepwalk through a practice or nod off during a meeting. When Trent Green was knocked unconscious in the 2006 opener, Huard went 5-3 while starting the next eight games, laying the foundation for a season that went all the way to the playoffs. "You try to be a pro. Your opportunity comes to play, you try to make the most of it." Of course, Green was back under center the minute doctors cleared him. The same will be true with Croyle. Regardless of how well Huard does, he has virtually no chance to remain the starter. DAMON HUARD Quarterback "It's the direction we're headed in," Edwards said. "We've invested a lot in Brodie. We want to see what he can do. He has to play. We want him to play. If Damon wins games, that's great. That gives us some momentum We'll cross that bridge. But when Brodie's back, he needs to go back in there and play" It's not even worth discussing. Huard says. Taya, Recruiter Safety "Schlumberger gave me the training and support to progress beyond my expectations." Taya has a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering. After four years working on clients' platforms delivering technology services to Oil and Gas companies, Taya has moved to the personnel function and is now sharing her experience with young graduates. 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Lose, and Kansas will have one loss with games against Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri and Texas Tech still on the schedule. Kansas proved it could win on the road in 2007. What about 2008? @ BYTHENUMBERS 1 See additional coverage of the game including the Hot Route podcast and a live blog of tonight's game on Kansan.com Jayhawks Big 12 rank in passing defense and scoring defense Road victories by Kansas in 2008 Receptions for Kerry Meier through two games 18 Combined rushing yards by Jake Sharp and Jocques Crawford this season 113 133 Rushing yards for Angus Quigley 668 COUNTDOWN TO KICK-OFF 668 Passing yards for Todd Rees ing PLAYERTOWATCH See additional Angus Quigley. With Jake Sharp and Jocques Crawford both Quigley has made the most of a surprising opportunity. Quigley has rushed for 133 yards and has led the Jayhawks in rushing in each of their first two ga FIRST REAL TEST TONIGHT PETER M. CURRY rushing in each of their first two games. Last name GAME DAY Kansas hits road for nationally televised matchup KANSAS VS SOUTH FLORIDA 7 p.m. tonight, Raymond James Stadium, ESPN2 QUESTION MARKS Will the Kansas running game get any better? For two games, it's been quarterback Todd Reesing who has had to carry the load on offense. Kansas would love to establish their running game against USF. Is Kansas ready for the big stage? A national ESPN2 audience will watch as the Jayhawks play their first road game of the season against another nationally ranked opponent. Kansas was 4-0 on the road last season. Kansas 2-0,0-0 Big 12 OFFENSE With the running game off to a surprisingly slow start through two games, quarterback Todd Reesing has picked up the slack. Reesing has passed for 668 yards and six touchdowns and has thrown only one interception. Wide receiver Dexton Fields will miss his second straight game with an injured foot but his replacement, freshman Daymond Patterson, had eight catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns against Louisiana Tech. ★★★☆ DEFENSE South Florida 2-0, 0-0 Big East ★★★★★ South Florida has been the definition of balance in its first two wins. Junior Mo Plancher and senior Ben Williams have combined for 184 yards on only 24 carries, making up for dual-threat quarterback Matt Grothe's slow start on the ground. The junior has failed better through the air, completing 60 percent of his passes for 442 yards and five touchdowns. The KU defense has allowed only three points through the first two games of 2008. A punt return by FIU accumulated for the other seven points and as a team, Kansas is holding opponents to an average of only 5 points per game. The Jayhawks passing defense ranks first in the Big 12 and sixth nationally, allowing only 96 yards per game through the air. OFFENSE ★★★★ DEFENSE Freshman Daymond Patterson, who had a 75-yard punt return for a touchdown against FIU, ranks 14th nationally in punt return average with 20.6 yards per return. Jacob Branstetter, who just became eligible before the Louisiana Tech game, hit all three field goals that he attempted. SPECIAL TEAMS Junior defensive end George Selvie earned first team All-America honors last year while senior linebacker Tyrone McKenzie has the second most tackles of anyone in the country since 2006. The question lay in the secondary, where junior Jerome Murphy and senior Tyler Roberts have sat behind NFL cornerbacks for three years. They're not young, but the lack of playing time is a concern. ★★★☆ 2007 National Coach of the Year Mark Mangino seems to have his team focusing one game at a time just as he did a year ago. Mangino had his squad practice with crowd music and the USF fight song blasting over the speakers on Wednesday to try and simulate what the players will experience on Friday. COACHING ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ SPECIALTEAMS South Florida is lucky that Grothe rarely comes up short in the red zone, because junior kicker Delbert Alvarado is consistently inconsistent. He's got a career long field goal of 56 yards, but hit only 61 percent coming into 2008 and thus far he's 1-for-4. Senior wide receiver Marcus Edwards set school records for punt return yardage in week one with seven returns for 124 yards, but managed just minus-1 yard on one return last week. ★★★★★ COACHING Jim Leavitt spent one year at the University of Iowa, then five years at Kansas State before going to Tampa Bay to start a football program. In 12 years, Leavitt has taken the Bulls from non-existent to No.2 in the country faster than any program in the history of D-I football. Leavitt and Mangino spent four years together on Snyder's staff and feature similar play-calling schemes. MOMENTUM Kansas players have been waiting for this game since the end of last season. Todd Reeing and Co. are still having to answer questions about last year's weak schedule. So, of course, the KU players are ready to show a national ESPN2 audience that they are for real. 5 ★★★★★ ★★★ ★★ MOMENTUM South Florida should have rolled into tonight's game. Instead, it will stumble into Raymond James Stadium lucky to have its 2-0 record intact after Central Florida pushed last week's game to overtime before losing, 31-24. Grothe threw two interceptions and USF's secondary allowed two fourth quarter touchdown passes. The Bulls dropped one spot in each poll as a result of their narrow victory. B. J. Rains adidas ★★★★ Todd Reesing USF KICKOFF AT A GLANCE Taylor Bern This is a great way to kick off the football weekend as each team has a lot riding on tonight's outcome. South Florida is the only Big East team with a chance to make national waves this year, and a win would go a long way in furthering the conference. On the flip side, a loss would send national respect for the Big East circling down the drain. Fair or not, Leavitt's crew is playing for the respect of eight teams rather than just one. BYTHE NUMBERS -2.5 1 South Florida's turnover ratio, the second worst in the country Bulls' national rank in total defense. They've allowed 161.5 yards per name 6.8 15.3 Yards per carry for junior Mo Plancher, USF's leading rusher Yards per catch for the Bulls receiving corps 20 Career sacks for Junior George Selvie, the second most by an active player 262 Total tackles for linebacker Tyrone McKenzie, the second most for any player since 2006 PLAYER TO WATCH Junior cornerback Jerome Murphy. George Selvie and Tyrone McKenzie should handle Kansas up front, so it's up to Murphy ALEXANDRE ABBEY Murphy to make sure Todd Reesing doesn't pick his defense apart This is the fourth career start for Murphy. QUESTION MARKS Will South Florida create turnovers? So far the Bulls have turned the ball over six times and recorded only one. Two turnovers against Kansas will likely lose the game, unless the Bulls create a couple of their own at opportune times. Will George Selvie record a sack? The sack-master has come up empty so far this year, but tonight he faces freshman tackle Jeff Spikes. Selvie has 20 career sacks and he specializes in bull rushing past inexperienced tackles. This match-up may decide the game. BIG 12 SCHEDULE Game Time (CT) Channel Friday Saturday No.13 Kansas at No.19 South Florida 7 p.m. ESPN2 Baylor vs.Washington State 8:30 p.m. NoTV No. 3 Oklahoma at Washington 6:45 p.m. ESPN No. 6 Missouri vs. Nevada 11:37 a.m. No TV No. 8 Texas vs. Arkansas Postponed No. 12 Texas Tech vs. SMU 6 p.m. No TV Iowa State at Iowa 11:05 a.m. No TV Nebraska vs. New Mexico State 6 p.m. No TV Oklahoma State vs. Missouri State 12:05 p.m. No TV TENNIS Juniors Jake Sharp and Jocques Crawford average more than four yards per carry. Kansas won its first two games through the air, but every week the chance that that will continue to work gets smaller and smaller. The Jayhawks will need their top two backs to step up. THE JAYHAWKS WILL THROW A BEACH PARTY IF... GALE SAYERS WILL WEEP IF... Matt Grothe gets loose on the ground. Kansas needs to keep the junior quarterback inside the pocket as much as possible, forcing him to become one-dimensional and air it out. if he breaks a couple of big runs then it opens up the entire Bulls arsenal and the Jayhawks will be on the ropes. SATURDAY'S TOP 25 TELEVISED GAMES 14 PREDICTION: Kansas 26, South Florida 20 Game Time No. 1 USC vs. No. 5 Ohio State 7 p.m. ABC No. 2 Georgia at South Carolina 2:30 p.m. CBS No. 7 LSU vs. North Texas 7 p.m. ESPN360.com No. 9 Auburn at Mississippi State 6 p.m. ESPN2 No. 10 Wisconsin at No. 21 Fresno State 9:30 p.m. ESPN2 No. 11 Alabama vs. Western Kentucky 6 p.m. ESPN360.com No. 14 East Carolina at Tulane 2 p.m. No TV No. 15 Arizona State vs. UNLV 9:07 p.m. No TV No. 16 Oregon at Purdue 2:30 p.m. ABC No. 17 Penn State at Syracuse 2:30 p.m. ABC No. 18 Brigham Young vs. UCLA 2:30 p.m. No TV No. 22 Utah at Utah State 7 p.m. ESPN360.com No. 23 California at Maryland 11 a.m. ESPN No. 24 Illinois vs. Louisiana-Lafayette 11 a.m. Big Ten Network Channel . 5 d a me to- te Jeff backs mining his me. ES KANSAS LOSES IN FINAL SECONDS: SEE WRAP-UP ON 4B THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DALLY KANSAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 18 VOLUME 120 ISSUE 18 PROFILE KU graduate gives advice for students on aid work BY RYAN MCGEENEY rmcgeeney@kansan.com After four and a half months on the ground in Afghanistan, one thing Brad Arsenault, a 1991 KU graduate, is sure of this: There's no such thing as a typical day in Farah, 400 miles southwest of the Afghanistan capital, Kabul. Arsenault, the man on the ground for the United States Agency for International Development, has had to adapt quickly to an extreme level of security, an ongoing epidemic of opium production and a host of infrastructure problems. "We have a really difficult situation in Farah," said Arsenault. "Whenever I do travel, it's with a lot of security. If I want to see something, we have to mobilize a lot of people - armored HMMVs, body armor the security is just another layer to deal with trying to get to the projects and get Arsenault is USAID's field program officer to the Integrated Command Team in Farah, which also includes a military commander and representatives from the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and State. Much of Arsenault's day-to-day work involves working with the elected provincial council in Farah on issues such as education, infrastructure and agriculture. Although USAID doesn't participate in erudication, Arsenault helps to promote alternative agriculture programs to make other crops, such as wheat, fruit and vegetables, more marketable products for Afghan farmers. "Farah used to have a vibrant, dynamic and active agricultural base," said Arsenault. "But after the Soviet invasion, the soil just kind of deteriorated." But beyond developing more crops, there are also issues of highway development and water management. "Only about 18 percent of Afghanistan can be cultivated." Arsenault said. "So you've got a small amount of land to work with, and what you have has to be at maximum production." "Afghanistan is an isolated place," said Arsenault. "It's not like any other place I've ever worked." Arsenault said nothing could have fully prepared him for this experience. Arsenault said that students interested in working in the international development community can best begin preparing themselves by reading a variety of news sources. "Pay attention to a given situation from a global point of view — see what a Chinese journalist is saying, or what an African journalist is saying." Arsenault said. "Try to begin developing ways of analyzing a problem or situation from the point of view of as many different cultures as you can." Additionally, Arsenault said that both his work in the Peace Corps and his graduate degree made him much more valuable in the foreign service field. "When you get into international work, that's what people want to see," Arsenault said. "Having Peace Corps on your resume lets people know that you can tough it out in a poor, developing place for a couple of years without a lot of resources - it just gives you a little street credit." The journey from receiving his undergraduate degree in English to promoting development projects in the Middle East wasn't a short one for Arsenault, or even direct. Arsenault participated in study abroad programs, piquing his interest in development work in undeveloped areas. After leaving the University, Arsenault spent two and a half years in the Peace Corps, primarily in Central Africa, teaching basic masonry and carpentry skills, before returning to Chicago, his hometown. After another six years of roving from one employer to another, he enrolled in a graduate program in urban planning and policy. He returned to Africa working for a number of non-governmental organizations from 2001 to 2004 in Guinea, Sierra Leon, the Ivory Coast and a half dozen other countries. None of these countries could have entirely prepared him for his current assignment, however. While Arsenault said he typically tried to return to the United States at least once every six months, he also realized that the situation in Afghanistan would probably outlast his own service. "It's going forward." Arsenault said. "But it's not going forward quickly." Edited by Ramsey Cox I am very grateful to you for your help. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Brad Arsautnell, a 1991 KU graduate, is now working in western Afghanistan for the US Agency for International Development. Arsautnell has also worked for the Peace Corps and various other non-governmental agencies. MUSIC Maryann Woolnough and Melanie Eggers Promotion to use student recording BY BRANDY ENTSMINGER bensminger@akansan.com Cast members and musicians worked yesterday to create an original cast recording of "The Girl, the Grouch and the Goat," a musical by Jack Helbig and Tony Award winner Mark Hollmanhe. The recording will be used by Helbig and Hollman when they send out promotional materials for the musical. Megan Pulhr, Oatle junior, Cassie Holmann, Overland park senior, and Sam Beasley, Topea sophomore sing during their cast recording of "The Girl, The Grouch, and the Goat" in Murphy Hall on Sunday afternoon. The last show was performed on 2 July 20th in the Coffea-Frauer theater in Murphy Hall. The musical debuted at the University this summer and was originally going to be performed again in August but was canceled because of scheduling conflicts. John Staniunas, associate professor and chair of the department of theater and film, said recording all 18 songs would give the cast an opportunity to say goodbye to the musical. "I wanted the cast to have closure on the show." Staniunas said. After contacting a variety of recording studios in the Kansas City area, Staniunas decided to go with LA Audio in Olathe. Lynn Allred recorded the music and said it would take about a week to complete the editing and mixing. Allison Richardson/KANSAN Four musicians played the piano, clarinet, flute, harp and various percussion instruments for the show. Ben Shellhaas, Grand Island, Neb., graduate student, played seven instruments including a drum set, marimba and triangle. "Its fun to draw on all your expertise." Shellhaas said. Barbara Puckett, program assistant with the department of theater and film and music director for the show, said one of the most challenging parts of making the recording was finding a balance between the instruments and the singers. ing would also be challenging because it wouldn't be as dramatic as performing the story on stage. "It's just a matter of getting everybody on the same page," Puckett said. "You have to create character on the spot and put it into your voice," Sear said. Jeff Sears, Overland Park junior, played the grouch and said making the record- Students will have the opportunity to add the recording to their resumes. Logan Walker, Holcomb senior, said he would take it on casting calls and give it to prospective agents. "It is definitely going to help in my career." Walker said. The musical tells the story of a grouch in ancient Greece who, during a 20-year drought, has a monopoly on the town's only well. When the grouch's son falls in love with his rival's daughter, he must accept that their love could be the only way to please the gods and end the drought. gave students the opportunity to leave their marks on the characters and the show. "There is something so rewarding about creating and owning a character that has never been seen or heard before," Sears said. "The sense of freedom is exhilarating to say the least." Sears said being part of the original cast Edited by Adam Mowder CAMPUS Students use program to know dean editor@kansan.com BY HAILEY OSTERHAUS Education students are pulling up chairs next to the dean for free lunch and good conversation. Since Dean Rick Ginsberg came to the School of Education three years ago, he has been putting time and energy into a program called "Dine with the Dean." The program allows groups of 15 students to become acquainted with Ginsberg and speak to him about anything they might like or dislike about the school. "This is their vehicle to get to know me and ask questions," Ginsberg said. "It's how I can get feedback on what's going well in the school and what students like." In the past, Ginsberg said he had felt somewhat disconnected from the students. He said the "Dine with the Dean" meetings provided him with a better sense of how the education program should be structured. Generating interest in this program was a struggle for Ginsberg at first, but this semester a significant number of students have signed up to participate. "I don't think a lot of people knew about it in the past," said Chris Barritt, administrative assistant to the dean. "But now Ginsberg's head is posted in the main office window, so that might be why." 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Postmaster: Send address changes to The University Daily Kansan, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 60045 Contributed photo The KU Public Relations Student Society of America officers pose with a Benjamin Frankel lookalike during a trip to the PPRSA national conference last October in Philadelphia. media partners NEWS For more news, turn to KUJH TV on Sunflower Broadband 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 KUJH online at k.uku.edu. Jessica Sain-Baird/KANSAN Casual coffee talk KANSAS KANSAS KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there is news, music, sports and other content made for students, by students. Whether it's rock or folk or reggae, sports or spee, KJHK's event is for you. 907 KJRX Ballpark Hotel Bar Jennifer Scales, Girard law student, and Christina Mosier, 2008 graduate from Omaha, Neb., socialize at Aimee's Coffee House, 1025 Massachusetts St., on Sunday afternoon. The 29th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival held at South Park kept downtown busy Sunday. SPOTLIGHT ON ORGANIZATIONS: PRSSA Club teaches about public relations Students can join student-run forprofit PR firm BY NORA SIMON editor@kansan.com Communicating a message: that's what the Public Relations Student Society of America is all about. Learning about the public relations field, connecting with professionals, and gaining first-hand experience in public relations campaigns are just some of the things that club members hope to do as part of PRSSA. Each meeting, the club invites a speaker from a different professional area of public relations to give members an idea of what kind of career opportunities exist. Hannah Hartman-Frost, PRSSA president, said the club tried to bring in speakers from all realms of public relations, including corporate, sports, non-profit and entertainment. "We like to, within a semester, cover as many topics as we can," Hartman-Frost said. Patty Noland, PRSSA faculty adviser, said public relations itself was a very broad field that can encompass a wide range of careers. Although the job market is extremely diverse, the general goal of public relations remains the same, she said. "Basically what you're doing is getting information to the public about the organization for which you're working, usually trying to communicate a message about your organization ... to a particular audience," Noland said. "The kind of overall definition is to convey positive messages to audiences." Megan Penrod, Leawood "It's how the public perceives your business or your organization and influencing that," Penrod said. "Basically what you're doing is getting information to the public about the organization for which you're working ..." Aside from meeting profession- PATTY NOLAND PRSSA faculty adviser senior and PRSSA director of professional development, said that public relations was "the art of influencing public opinion." student run PR firm, which takes on real clients to solve public relations challenges. als and learning about PR itself, the club gives members the opportunity to practice their skills by working on real PR campaigns through Jayhawk Com munifications which senior and director of Jayhawk Communications, said two potential clients for this year were the KU Writing Center and the KU Men's Hockey Team. Taylor Wofford, Dallas "We do everything that a for-profit PR firm does, including research, planning, executing strategic campaigns and evaluation of those campaigns," Wofford said. "We're always on the lookout for new and interesting clients. When we select a client, we're looking for freshness, potential and social importance. Since most of our work at this time is pro-bono, we look for clients that couldn't normally afford a full-time PR agency." Hartman-Frost said that because of the scope that public relations can cover, students from many different majors may be interested in joining PRSA. Public relations, in academics, is part of the strategic communications major in the School of journalism, but all majors are encouraged to attend. Penrod, a communication studies major, said she joined the club because she wasn't sure of her career goals. Now she is looking for potential jobs and internships in public relations. PRSSA's first meeting of the year features a member of corporate public relations and graduate of the KU school of journalism, Sara Miller, from UMB Bank. PRSA meets tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Dole 2092, followed by Jayhawk Communications. or - Edited by Arthur Hur on the record On Sept. 14, the Lawrence Police Department reported that: — On Sept. 11, a KU student reported a laptop computer, valued at $900, was stolen from her car. The perpetrator incurred $200 in damage breaking the vehicle's rear window. — On Sept. 11, a KU student reported being the victim of domestic battery. ODD NEWS Judge throws out bogus busted umbrella lawsuit On Sept. 13, A KU student reported an instance of battery and $100 in criminal damage to the hood of a vehicle. NEW YORK — It's a rainy day for the Manhattan restaurateur who sued a supermodel claiming she intentionally damaged his designer umbrella, said to be worth $5,000. State Supreme Court Justice Joan A. Madden threw out Nello Balan's lawsuit Friday. She also fined Balan's attorney $500 for filing a frivolous claim and said motions the attorney filed were a "waste of judicial resources." Balan claimed he lent supermodel Le Call his limited-edition leather umbrella designed by Jean-Paul (ZHON'-Pawl) Gaultier (GOL'tee-yay) and she belatedly returned it to him in two pieces. Balan, owner of the celeb magnet Nello's, sought $1 million in the lawsuit and claimed emotional distress over the damaged umbrella. Attorneys for both sides have declined to comment Associated Press KUinfo daily KU info Last week, The Kansan incorrectly identified Sept. 11 as the last day for a 50 percent refund when you drop a class. 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Officials deny rumors of text-messaging by conductor ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Federal investigators on Sunday combed railroad tracks and crushed wreckage looking for evidence to explain the nation's deadliest rail disaster in 15 years and made plans to interview dispatchers. At the same time, a National Transportation Safety Board spokesman played down a report that the engineer of the Metrolink commuter train had sent a text message shortly before Friday's accident, in which 25 people were killed and 135 were injured. The train slammed into an oncoming the tracks in an early morning fog, while others snapped pictures and climbed inside the wrecked shell of the front passenger car. "All you can do is go home and hug your wife and kids, I guess. These people were regular working people like you and I." Union Pacific freight engine on the same track at 40 mph. Metrolink spokeswoman Denise Tyrrell had said the commuter train's engineer was at fault because he failed to stop at a red light on the tracks — but NTSB members cautioned that they had not completed their investigation. Williams said he couldn't confirm reports that the engineer was text messaging shortly before the crash, but said investigators would consider that. Eleven NTSB investigators were working on the accident, said agency spokesman Terry Williams. Men wearing green and orange safety vests walked up and down "We're going to look into that, anything that can help us find the cause of this accident," he said. MARC ECKSTEIN Medical Director Dr. Marc Eckstein, medical director for the Los Angeles Fire Department, said survivors' injuries included partially severed limbs and legs flayed to the bone. At least two survivors had to be extricated from underneath dead bodies and six victims were discovered under the train Saturday, he said. "There were bodies cut in half, and I could see torsos sticking out. It was pretty horrific." Eckstein said. "The bodies were entwined with the wreckage." Eckstein said all rescue personnel were required to check in with a staff psychologist before leaving the scene — but many, including himself, preferred to deal privately with what they saw. "All you can do is go home and hug your wife and kids, I guess," he said. "These people were regular working people like you and I and headed home looking forward to a weekend with their families — and they're dead in an instant." Rescue crews recovered two data recorders Saturday from the Metrolink train and one data recorder and one video recorder from the freight train. The video has pictures from forward-looking cameras and the data recorders have information on speed, braking patterns and whether the horn was used. Families of victims struggled with their loss after the coroner's office released a partial list of the names of the dead. Among them was a Los Angeles police officer and a city employee who was believed to work in the general services office, said Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Spree Desha, 35, had worked for the police department for seven years and spent much of her career training new officers. She had been honored 34 times for performance and professional qualities. "She sat in the first train (car) as a matter of practice, in uniform, so if someone came on the train and made trouble, she was ready to help out," Assistant Chief Jim McDonnell said. "That was just the way she did business." DIFFICULT DIALOGUES: RACE, EDUCATION & AMERICAN POLITICS Will Race Survive in the US? The Possibilities & Impossibilities of the Obama Phenomenon Upgrades needed at Sudler for new group to move in BY KAYLA REGAN editor@kansan.com David Roediger University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Sept. 15 | The Commons at Spooner Hall | 3:30-5:00 p.m. $300,000 for building to meet disability standards RENOVATIONS KU HALL CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES David Roediger's lecture is based on his forthcoming How Race Survived United States History (Verso). The lecture sets the historic presidential candidacy of Barack Obama within longer patterns of white supremacy in the U.S. past. Roediger's recent books include Working Toward Whiteness: How America's Immigrants Become White and Colored White: Transcending the Racial Past. the Kade Center the next likely candidate to use the building if KPR were unable to pay. KU HALL CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES The University of Kansas This event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. 785-864-4798 * hallcenter@ku.edu www.hallcenter.ku.edu When KJHK leaves the Sudler House in Fall 2009, its neighbors could be able to use the building's space — as long as they can pay the building's tab. The Kansas Audio Reader Network, which provides news for people with visual impairments and is broadcast by Kansas Public Radio, operates out of the Sudler Annex, a few yards away from the Sudler House. The network would use the building to help sort and store auction items like compact discs and cassette tapes for its annual sale — "For Your Ears Only" — as well as for facilities operations. KPR's use of the building depends on whether the station can pay to restore the building to the Americans with Disability Act's compliance codes. The Kade Center operates in a building a couple of feet away from the Sudler House. The two properties were built together in 1929, with the Sudler House serving as a stable for horses. The center plans to restore the Sudler House to its original state as a companion building. These plans depend on the Kade Center's ability to afford them. For now though, Steeples said, "Until they've (Kade Center) got several thousand dollars to update it, it's going to Audio Reader." "It will take a lot of money to get it up to code if it were to become a public building," he said. Don Steeples, senior vice provost, who is kept informed on the status of the Sudler House, named The renovations would cost an estimated $300,000. They include installing fire sprinklers, railings and possibly an elevator. Tom Johnson, KJHK general manager and faculty advisor, said the building still had a way to go before it would meet standards. — Edited by Adam Mowder Petraeus weighs redirecting troops ASSOCIATED PRESS BAGHDAD—U.S. Gen. David Petraeus said Sunday that experience in Iraq shows it will take political and economic progress as well as military action to tackle increased violence in Afghanistan. MIDDLE EAST "You don't kill or capture your way out of an industrial strength insurgency," he told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. His comments come as a debate over the need to redeploy troops from Iraq to Afghanistan has become a central issue in the U.S. presidential campaign. Petraeus, who is widely credited with pulling Iraq back from the brink of civil war, is taking over as chief of U.S. Central Command, the headquarters overseeing U.S. military involvement throughout the Middle East, as well as Afghanistan and the rest of Central Asia. He'll hand over the reins in Iraq to Lt. Gen. Ray Odierno Tuesday during a ceremony at the U.S. military headquarters at Camp Victory on the western outskirts of Baghdad. "We've got a situation in Afghanistan where clearly there have been trends headed in the Petraeus' counterinsurgency strategy,has paid off in Iraq,where the number of attacks has dropped to its lowest point in more than four years. But he will face a new challenge with violence rising in Afghanistan. It will be a delicate balancing act to tackle a resurgent Taliban enjoying refuge in the lawless border areas of Pakistan without losing ground in Iraq. The reason for the decline in violence is hotly debated, but the U.S. military cites the troop buildup, along with a Sunni revolt that saw former insurgents turn against al-Qaida in Iraq and a Shiite militia cease-fire ordered by a strident American foe Muqtada al-Sadr. The 55-year-old general assumed control of U.S. forces in Iraq about 19 months ago after President Bush ordered some 30,000 additional American forces to Iraq as part of a so-called surge aimed at stopping spiraling Sunni-shite sectarian violence. "Political, economic and diplomatic activity is critical to capitalize on gains in the security arena," he said. wrong direction," Petraeus said. "Military action is absolutely necessary but it is not sufficient." Student Senate THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS FUNDED BY: Student Senate September 15, 2008 PAID FOR BY KU RUSSIA TODAY join AIESEC for a lesson on Russian culture, history, politics, and FREE food. Thursday 7 pm in the ECM KU American Business Women's Association Meeting Tuesday, September 16 @ 7-8 p.m. Courtside Room (Burge Union) Dress business casual Speaker: C.H. Robinson Topic: Resumes & Interviews Come hear what an employer recruiting at KU looks for in a candidate's resume and learn some helpful tips! New members, all years in school, all majors welcome! 4A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 CAMPUS Law students put studies to practice at KC clinic Third-year students aren't paid for work but fulfill degree requirement BY HALEY JONES hjones@kansan.com PENN STATE UNIVERSITY Julie Larson, Prairie Village third-year law student, takes notes during an initial meeting with a Family Health Legal Services coordinator and one of the facility's clients, seen at right. The clinic provides legal assistance to individuals who may have incurred legal problems due to medical emergencies or other causes. Three third-year KU law students walk into the upstairs office of the Hall Building in Kansas City, Kan., at 9:15 a.m. They've sat through countless hours of law courses, ran through cases and filled out paperwork. But this is no class. Today they will work to solve the legal problems of real clients. The students work at Southwest Boulevard Family Health Legal Services Ryn McGeeney/KANSAN Clinic. The legal clinic is for low-income clients who can't afford medical services or legal aid. "They're excited about what they're doing. They're very dedicated to our clients and what we're doing or they wouldn't have been here." staff attorney, said the grant was a huge relief for the clinic because it relies on grants to pay its staff and operate its facilities. The law students work at the clinic eight to 10 hours a week without pay to fulfill a degree requirement for clinical work. They are supervised by Gottlieb, Patricia Thomas, the clinic's David Gottlieb, associate dean of clinical programs at the University, said the idea for the clinic came from medical professionals who discovered their patients' legal problems often hindered complete recovery of their health. "If somebody comes in and is injured because they are in an abusive relationship, treating their bruises will ultimately be fuleil." Gottlieb said. The clinic, which has been open since January, recently received a $300,000 grant from the Topeka-based Sunflower Foundation. PATRICIA THOMAS Clinic staff attorney KU law professor, and Thomas. "We're trying to alleviate people's legal problems so they can focus on their health problems," Nathaniel Thompson, Neodesha law student, said. Thomas said the students had a client who regularly used the clinic's fitness center because he had diabetes. When the client received a traffic ticket that suspended his license, the clinic resolved the ticket so he could continue visiting the gym to work out. Thomas said the connection between a person's legal problems and his or her health problems was important, but not always apparent. Thomas requested that the full The legal clinic has already served about 125 clients. The clients are referred from local medical offices and the clinic is working to establish a referral partnership with the University of Kansas Medical Center. names and specific case information of the clinic's clients remain confidential. The health clinic provides general medicine services, dental care, fitness, karate and health classes, cooking classes, a massage therapist and a literacy program. "We wanted to make it a one stop shop so people know they can go to a specific center and get a number of services that will help them." Thomas said. Thomas said the legal clinic helped reduce clients' stress levels. The clinic advises clients on issues related to traffic tickets, family law, wills and estates, and abuse cases. Laura Lane, Atchison law student, said it was exciting to help clients exercise legal rights they didn't know they had. She said many clients would not have had access to legal help if they had to pay fees. Thompson, who handles wills and general law cases, said some clients who faced legal problems and couldn't afford legal help suffered additional health problems such as depression and stress. "I think I can handle it," Thompson said although he was still only a student, he felt his training had prepared him for the reality of clients' problems. Thompson said. "I know there's going to be things I haven't seen before, but that's the whole point." Many of the law students commute from Lawrence,where they are full-time students at the University. Thomas said although only eight to 10 hours a week at the clinic was required,students often worked overtime. "They're excited about what they're doing," Thomas said. "They're very dedicated to our clients and what were doing or they wouldn't have been here." Ellen Jensby, Wichita law student, said the client interaction was something she didn't get much of in law school. She said she liked working in conjunction with other professionals and helping people deal with a broad scope of issues. Julie Larson, Prairie Village law student, said being a lawyer was like being a storyteller. She said that by helping people solve their legal problems, she was helping them start a new chapter in their lives. "I just love meeting people and hearing their stories," Larson said. "This place is filled with a lot of hope." Edited by Rachel Burchfield NATIONAL Unused drugs contaminate water Pharmaceuticals could be affecting 46 million people ASSOCIATED PRESS U. S. hospitals and long-term care facilities annually flush millions of pounds of unused pharmaceuticals down the drain, pumping contaminants into America's drinking water, according to an ongoing Associated Press investigation. These discarded medications are expired, spoiled, over-prescribed or unneeded. Some are simply unused because patients refuse to take them, cannot tolerate them or die with nearly full 90-day supplies of multiple prescriptions on their nightstands. Few of the country's 5,700 hospitals and 45,000 long-term care homes keep data on the pharmaceutical waste they generate. Based on a small sample, though, the AP was able to project an annual national estimate of at least 250 million pounds of pharmaceuticals and contaminated packaging, with no way to separate out the drug volume. One thing is clear: The massive amount of pharmaceuticals being flushed by the health services industry is aggravating an emerging problem documented by a series of AP investigative stories the commonplace presence of minute concentrations of pharmaceuticals in the nation's drinking water supplies, affecting at least 46 million Americans. Researchers are finding evidence that even extremely diluted concentrations of pharmaceutical residues harm fish, frogs and other aquatic species in the wild. Also, researchers report that human cells fail to grow normally in the laboratory when exposed to trace concentrations of certain drugs. $3,000 in contest, raffle & giveaways! Dress up as your favorite Rockstar for No Cover! 18 to enter 21 to drink $3,000 in contest. raffle & giveaways! Dress up as your favorite Rockstar for No Cover! 18 to enter 21 to drink Sex on the Hill ROCKSTARS New Rock Love? EXCLUSIVE Sketch Michaels Preys on Rijey Tyrus Party @ ABE & JAKE'S September 18th @ 9:00am Je Matter's ULTIMATE TAN B.S. 10 Winged Lions ACTIVISM Students fight University T-shirts made in sweatshops BY AMANDA THOMPSON Wave the Wheat. Rock Chalk Jayhawk. Win or lose, we'll still booze. These phrases adorn the backs of hundreds of T-shirts around campus every day, sported by proud layhawks who most likely don't know where their shirts come from. But Ben Jefferies, Tonganoxie junior, does, and that awareness prompted him to form KU Students Against Sweatshops this year. The goal of KUSAS is to end KU's participation in the sweatshop economy. Jefferies defines a sweatshop as a factory where workers are not able to form unions, or earn high enough wages to solely support themselves and their families "We probably have a long road ahead of us," he said, "but it's definitely possible." The first official semester for KUSAS has kicked off with the extensive research into the factories that produce Kansas apparel and how the clothes are made. KUSAS compiled a list of factories the University buys clothing from, but research is still ongoing. Despite the odds, Jefferies said he remained optimistic. Tailan Chi, associate professor of international business, said it could be difficult to find and define a sweatshop because local regulations vary greatly between countries. Even with monitored regulations in place, it can still be difficult to know what will go on in the factories. "Some countries with lower incomes can't afford to have factory regulations that seem appropriate to a developed society like ours," said Chi. "They can't be held to our standards." "The DSP is under the Workers Rights Consortium, which is completely independent of corporations like Nike and Adidas, and has much stricter enforcement mechanisms," said Jefferies. "It would actually ensure that workers' rights are respected." "It's challenging to enforce these regulations," Chi said. "Every organization has its own self interest. You can try to control it, but it's never perfect." The DSP is a program that protects the rights of workers who sow university logo apparel. A license from the DSP would ensure that individual factories that produce KU apparel are heavily monitored. Two hundred universities around the country have their own chapters of Students Against Sweatshops. Jeferies wants KU to join the ranks of 48 universities who have achieved the ultimate goal: a license from the Designated Suppliers Program. the Fair Labor Association, but Jefferies not satisfied. He said representatives from Nike, Adidas and Reebok sat on the board of the FLA, creating a conflict of interest. The University is licensed by — Edited by Ramsey Cox ODD NEWS Two weeks later, 8-foot gorilla returns home EAST MACHIAS, Maine — An 8-foot-tall mechanical gorilla is back home at an eastern Maine flea market-style store two weeks after it was stolen and later dumped in a cornfield in Vermont. A pickup truck carrying the somewhat battered and torn gorilla arrived Saturday afternoon on Sandy's Sales a day after being picked up at a Vermont police barracks. Owners Sandy and Lowell Miller were delighted to see the gorilla dubbed "Seemore," which was stolen from outside their store over Labor Day weekend. But they agreed the gorilla needs some tender loving care for its injuries: a head severed from its body, holes and rips in its face, and a broken arm. "After people see her battle wounds, we are going to have her have a face lift." Sandy Miller said. "A new rubber face." Maine State Police said last week that Vermont authorities had identified a suspect. Associated Press VOICE. The Kansan is your voice since 1904. THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15 2008 NEWS 5A ECONOMY Ike causes gas prices to rise HOUSTON — Pump prices jumped above $5 per gallon in some parts of the country Sunday as Hurricane Ike, which caused less destruction than feared, left refineries and pipelines idled and destroyed at least 10 offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. at gas pumps, with disparities of more than $1 a gallon in some states, and even on some blocks. Far beyond areas struck directly by high winds and flooding, Ike left behind it a bizarre pattern of prices "We're on the other side of the looking glass," said Claire Raines, who lives near Knoxville. Tenn. "I just passed three gas stations with prices that ran from about $3.50 to close to $5 within walking distance." "I just passed three gas stations with prices that ran from about $3.50 to close to $5 within walking distance." Average prices exceeded $4 per gallon in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, South Carolina, Hawaii and Alaska, according to auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express. States fed directly by refineries along the Gulf Coast were particularly hard hit and supply may be sporadic for the next few weeks with refineries shut down, said Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst with the Oil Price Information Service. A station in Knoxville, Tenn., was asking $5.19 for a gallon of regular gas. In Nashville, about 180 miles away, gas was going for $3.50. Whatever pain is being felt at U.S. gas pumps will likely be a very brief phenomenon, analysts say. The dour drumbeat of the global economy has the vast majority of traders believing the world has lost its appetite for high-priced crude and gasoline. CLAIRE RAINES Knoxville, Tenn., resident "You've got to work harder," he said. Hurricane Ike appears to have destroyed a number of production platforms and damaged some of the pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico, federal officials said Sunday. The pain was immediate, however, for 22-year-old college student Isaiah James. He bought four gallons of gas at $3.99 near the Columbus, Ohio, suburb of Worthington. Fly-overs revealed that at least 10 production platforms were destroyed by the storm, said Lars Herbst, regional director for the U. S. Minerals Management Service. "It's too early to say if it's close to Katrina- and Rita-type damage," Herbst said. The MMS says Hurricane Katrina destroyed 44 platforms three years ago, and soon after Hurricane Rita destroyed 64 Herbst stressed the assessments were preliminary, but the damage appeared far worse than that caused by Hurricane Gustav two weeks ago. Specifics about the size and specific production capacity of the destroyed platforms were not immediately available. H er b s t said the aerial inspections showed like damaged several large pipelines, but the extent of to platforms in the Gulf would keep prices up for long. "It's not a big deal in the economy we see working in the oil market," he said. The wave of higher gas prices across large sections of the U.S. stood in stark contrast to the direction of crude and gasoline futures Sunday on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Nymex held a special trading session because of trader concerns over Ike. The crude sell-off came two days after a barrel of oil dropped below $100 for the first time since April 2. Wendy Wolfinger, left, and her daughter Krystal, right, fill gasoline containers Friday, at the Meijer gas station on East Michigan Avenue in Jackson, Mich. With miths of gas prices rising as high as $6 per gallon, Wolfinger filled her vehicle, as well as seven containers. The price for a bar of light, sweet crude tumbled $2.43 to $98.75. Gasoline futures fell more than 11 cents to $2.65. Overnight, retail gasoline prices nationwide rose an average of more than 6 cents for a gallon of regular gasoline, to $3.79, according to auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express. METRO-VALLEY COUNTY MILITARY CORPORATION There was limited production between storms, but that ended as like approached. Overnight changes in the national average for gas are usually measured by tenths of a cent. Kloza said it's unlikely damage "Gulf Coast pipelines that carry crude oil and refined products to other parts of the country are also experiencing outages ..." Since just before Gustav's arrival two weeks ago, nearly 100 percent of Gulf Coast crude production has stopped, or about 1.3 million barrels per day. About 98 percent of all natural gas production is on hold. VALERO ENERGY CORP. North America's largest refiner the damage was not known, nor whether they carried oil or natural gas. ASSOCIATED PRESS Shell said Sunday the majority of its stations in the Houston, Galveston and Beaumont areas remained closed. Meanwhile, two weeks after Hurricane Gustav shut down produce- tion and closed a dozen refineries in Louisiana, those same companies were sending out crews Sunday to assess damage. The upper Texas coast is home to about one-fifth of the nation's petroleum refining capacity, and any prolonged disruption could severely crimp gasoline supplies. However, because of ongoing damage assessments and uncertainty about how long it will take to get power restored, refiners were unable to say when they'd be able to resume production of gasoline and other fuels. The Gulf also accounts for 25 percent of domestic oil production and 15 percent of natural gas output. That production was nearly 100 percent shut down Sunday, though Shell and some other producers had begun restaffing platforms and other offshore facilities that were not in Ike's path. More than half of Texas' 28 refineries have been shut down because of like. Valero Energy Corp., North America's largest refiner, said crews had found no significant structural damage at facilities in Houston, Texas City and Port Arthur. The company said it had no timetable for when production would resume. "Gulf Coast pipelines that carry crude oil and refined products to other parts of the country are also experiencing outages, which will further complicate the supply situation," Valero said. ECONOMY ASSOCIATED PRESS A homeless man sleeps near a fountain in Beverly Hills, Calif., Wednesday. The homeless in Beverly Hills present an incongruous sight amid the shows of superfluous wealth, but they've become fixtures of city life, underscoring the pervasiveness of the huge homeless population in Los Angeles County. Some 88,000 people live on the streets or in shelters, making the county the nation's capital of homelessness. Los Angeles' lifestyles of the rich and homeless ASSOCIATED PRESS There are handouts of $2,000 and bottles of Dom Perignon, lucky finds of Gucci shoes and diamond-encrusted bracelets, a chance to rub shoulders with rich and famous locals such as Mark Wahlberg and Master P, even empty houses to live in. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Being homeless in this upper crust enclave is not exactly like living on the street in other places. "This is the finest place you can be," said Isaac Young, an affable 59-year-old with a wide grin and a smooth baritone voice who has been homeless in Beverly Hills since 1992. In this manicured community of 35,000, Rolls Royces and Lamborghini glide around city streets, movie stars live in gated mansions and Rodeo Drive price tags provoke gasps from tourists. They're an incongruous sight amid the shows of superfluous wealth, underscoring the pervasiveness of the huge homeless population in Los Angeles County. Some But the city also features about 30 rather scruffy residents who live in parks, bus shelters and alleyways. But the homeless in Beverly Hills have direct access to something most street dwellers do not: rich people, who can afford to be pretty generous. They pull up in Porsches and SUVs offering trays of cooked food, designer clothing still in dry-cleaner plastic and odd jobs. "They have a sympathetic thing for us and we're grateful for it," said a man with grizzled hair pulling a train of wheeled suitcases, an office chair and a stroller piled high with a motley bunch of items found in the trash. He would only identify himself as "Bond." "Homelessness is just all over, even Beverly Hills," said John Joel Roberts, chief of Path Partners, which provides street outreach services. 74,000 people live on the streets or in shelters, making the county the nation's capital of homelessness. George, a lanky man who pedals a bicycle around town and sleeps on a building roof, said parapazzi and parking valets can be a problem when he panhandles outside celebrity haunts. But being close to wealth can lead to $100 handouts, or finds such as gold jewelry, video cameras and an Armiani suit. Sex on the Hill ROCKSTARS Sponsored by: kieu's BUD LIGHT Jo Shmo's 724 Meas. 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Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., the nation's fourth-largest investment bank whose shares have fallen more than 80 percent this year as investors lost confidence amid mounting losses also said Wednesday it lost $3.9 billion during the third quarter due to wrong-way bets on mortgage securities and other risky The plan comes as top government officials and Wall Street executives held marathon, but so far fruitless, meetings to save Lehman Brothers, and amid signs that the 158-year-old investment bank might be forced to seek bankruptcy protection and liquidate. The company's shares have plunged 95 percent in the past year over worries that it does not have enough money to cover losses from its massive real estate holdings. Banks were in tense talks to create a pool of money worth up to $100 billion to lend troubled financial companies, the official said on condition of anonymity because the discussions were ongoing. And officials at the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve were expected to announce they are prepared to be more generous in the Fed's emergency lending program for commercial and investment banks. The official also said the Treasury Department and the Fed were pushing Bank of America Corp. to buy Merrill Lynch & Co. On Friday, Merrill Lynch's shares fell as investors fretted it might be the next investment bank to come under pressure from its portfolio of risky mortgage-backed securities. Expectations that the 158-year-old Lehman would survive dimmed Sunday afternoon after Barclays PLC withdrew its bid to buy the investment bank. Barclays and Bank of America were considered front-runners to buy Lehman, which is foundering under the weight of $60 billion in soured real estate holdings. ASSOCIATED PRESS The Lehman talks originally were aimed at selling the investment bank in whole or in part. The deal was tripping on the potential buyers' insistence that they receive the same kind of help that Bear Stearns Cos, got last March when JPMorgan Chase & Co. bought the securities firm with a $29 billion Fed-backed loan. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has said the government will not help close a Lehmman deal, and it was clear late Sunday he was not budging. Lehman declined to comment on the talks. If no deal were reached, it raised the specter of a bankruptcy and liquidation of the investment bank, which in turn could have a tumultuous effect on world markets. Late Sunday, Dow Jones industrial average futures were down 276 points, or 2.4 percent, at 11,182. Traders and bankers across Wall Street came into the office Sunday to prepare their departments for what is expected to be a brutal day in the market. JP Morgan employees who work trading desks were asked to come in at 7 a.m. EDT, way before the market's 9:30 a.m. open. An employee at Lehman Brothers, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said employees were briefed of the situation earlier Sunday afternoon via conference call. Lehman executives did not explicitly say the company was filing for bankruptcy protection, but essentially confirmed the bank was planning to liquidate its assets. There were other signs that Lehman was moving closer to a bankruptcy filing, with several reports that it has hired Weil, Gotshal & Manges, the law firm that handled the collapse of investment firm Drexel Burnham Lambert in 1990. Moreover, there was also an emergency trading session held at the International Swaps and Derivatives Association to "reduce risk associated with a potential Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. bankruptcy." The ISDA, which arranges trades for derivatives, said it was allowing customers to make trades and unwind positions linked to Lehman — but that those trades would be voided if no filing occurred before midnight. Paulson, Timothy Geithner, president of the New York Fed, and Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox were among those taking part in the Lehman meetings. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is actively engaged in the deliberations but wasn't in attendance. Paulson's tough bargaining stance received support from outside observers Sunday, who argued that the government had no choice but to draw a line in the sand. The current situation is different from Bear Stearns' situation six months ago. "If Treasury put money into the Lehman deal, then going forward no deal would get done without Treasury help," said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Economy.com. "Every potential buyer would wait until Treasury stepped in and that would mean Treasury would be on the hook for a lot more bailouts." In Lehman's case, financial markets have been aware of the company's problems for a much longer period and have had time to prepare. Investment banks also now have the ability to obtain emergency loans directly from the Fed, a crucial support that they did not have back in March when Bear Stearns was rescued. Bankers and government officials were also trying to tackle a broader agenda that includes problems at American International Group Inc. and Washington Mutual Inc., said the investment bank officials, who were briefed on the talks. Lehman languishes amid credit crisis In 2008, Lehman Brothers' shares and profits continuously declined as the credit crisis took hold of Wall Street. its stock prices have fallen 88 percent since the start of the year. Jan. 17 Lehman stops originating mortgages through wholesale channels. March 16 Federal government, JPMorgan Chase & Co., bail out Bear Stearns Cos. March 18 Company earns $489 million in first quarter. April 1 Lehman raises $4 billion in capital. April 15 CEO Richard Fuld tells investors that the worst of the credit crisis is behind Wall Street. May 16 Company cuts 1,400 jobs, or about 5 percent of its workforce. June 12 CFO Erin Callan and COO Joseph Gregory are fired. June 16 Lehman loses $2.87 billion, or $5.14 per share, for its second quarter. July 17 Moody's Investors Service cuts long-term senior debt rating of company. Aug. 29 The New York Times reports Lehman will cut 1,500 jobs. Sept. 8 Shares plunge 52 percent amid worries bank is struggling to raise capital. Sept. 10 Company reports $3.9 billion loss in third quarter. JAN FEB MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT AIG, the world's largest insurer, and WaMu, the nation's biggest savings bank, have taken steep losses during the past year from risky investments. There were reports that AIG plans to disclose a restructuring by early Monday that's likely to include the disposal of major assets including its aircraft-leasing business and other holdings. ASSOCIATED PRESS Lehman put itself on the block earlier last week. Bad bets on real estate holdings — which have factored into bank failures and caused other financial companies to founder — have thrust the firm in peril. It has been dogged by growing doubts about whether other financial institutions would continue to do business with it. Richard S. Fuld, Lehman's long time CEO, pitched a plan to shareholders Wednesday that would spin off Lehman's soured real estate holdings into a separately traded company. He would then raise cash by selling a majority stake in the company's unit that manages money for people and institutions. That division includes asset manager Neuberger Berman. HE WHO DELIVERS FAST DELIVERS BEST AMERICA'S SANDWICH DELIVERY EXPERTS! 1447 W. 23RD ST. ~ 785.838.3737 922 MASSACHUSETTS ST. ~ 785.841.0011 601 KASOLD ~ 785.331.2222 WE! DELIVER! JIMMY JOHN'S Since 1963 WORLD'S GREATEST GOURMET SANDWICHES JIMMY JOHNS .COM © 1985, 2007, 2009, 2004, 2008 JIMMY JOHN'S FRANKLIN, LLC Who's Involved? 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Originally only five lunches were scheduled, but because of growing interest in the program, another date was added. Next semester, students will still have the opportunity to dine with the dean. The school relies heavily on its bond with students, and dining with the dean is another way to create that connection. Edited by Arthur Hur "I hear other buildings aren't as warm and friendly as ours," said Connie Gentry, administrative associate with the School of Education welcome center. "We have a nice building and we're very lucky here." INTERNATIONAL Plane crash in Moscow kills 88 Sundav morning MOSCOW — A Russian investigator says the crash of a passenger jet that killed 88 people in a central Russian city was most likely caused by engine failure. Vladimir Markin said in televised remarks that a failure of one of the Boeing-737-500's two engines may have caused Sunday's crash. The Boeing-737-500 was traveling from Moscow when it went down on the outskirts of the city of Perm around 3:15 a.m. local time, said Emergency Situations Ministry spokeswoman Irina Andrianova. She said there was no indication terrorism was involved. Eighty-two passengers. including seven children, and six crew were on board, Andrianova said. Officials said there were no deaths on the ground and investigators were working to determine the cause of the crash. The crash destroyed a section of railway and shut down part of the Trans-Siberian railway, a spokesman for the national railroad company said. The plane, operated by a division of Aeroflot, was on its approach to land when it crashed into an unpopulated area of the city, just a few hundred yards from residential buildings, Andrianova said. Investigators found the planes' "black box" flight recorders and were working to analyze them. Associated Press INTERNATIONAL Bolivia President Morales struggles with violence LA PAZ, Bolivia — President Evo Morales struggled to assert control over a badly fractured Bolivia on Sunday as protesters set fire to a town hall and blockaded highways in opposition-controlled provinces, impeding gasoline and food distribution. At least 30 people have been killed in the poor Andean nation this week, Interior Minister Alfredo Rada said. All the deaths occurred in Pando province, where Morales declared martial law on Friday, dispatching troops and accusing government foes of killing his supporters. Pando's security chief, Alberto Murakami, told The Associated Press by telephone that 15 people had died and 55 were injured. Associated Press Presidency Minister Juan Ramon Quintana told local radio Red Erbol that authorities had arrested Pando Gov. Leopoldo Fernandez,"for violating the constitution and generating the bloody killings of the peasants," and using "assassins" against his supporters. U.S. denies claim of faulty intelligence MIDDLE EAST Casualties rise in Afghanistan during weekend ASSOCIATED PRESS KABUL, Afghanistan — An American bombing that killed up to 90 Afghan civilians last month was based on false information provided by a rival tribe and did not kill a single Taliban fighter, the president's spokesman said Sunday. "There was total misinformation fed to the coalition forces," Humayun Hamidzada, the spokesman for President Hamid Karzai, told The Associated Press. The claim contradicted a U.S. contention that the Aug. 22 raid on the western village of Azizab killed up to 35 Taliban fighters. Afghan police arrested three suspects accused of giving the U.S. military false intelligence that led to the bombardment, the Interior Ministry has said. An Afghan government commission found that up to 90 civilians were killed, including 60 children, a finding backed by a preliminary U.N. report. The operation, conducted by U.S. Special Forces and Afghan soldiers, targeted Afghan employees of a British security firm and their family members — the reason the U.S. military recovered weapons after the battle, Hamidzada said. The bombing strained the U.S.- Afghan relationship but the countries remain committed allies, Hamidzada said. The U.S. has said its forces were fired on first during a raid that targeted and killed a known militant commander named Mullah Sidiq. But villagers say their homes were targeted because of false information provided by a rival tribesman named Nader Tawakil. An Afghan parliamentarian has said Tawakil is in the protective custody of U.S. forces. The coalition has declined to comment. "How the information was gathered, how it was misfed, and their personal animosity led to trying to use the international forces for their own political disputes, which led to a disastrous event and caused a strain on the relationship of the Afghan government and international forces," Hamidzada said. "Not a single Talib was killed," he added. "So it was a total disaster, and it made it even worse when there were denials, nor denials." The U.S. at first said that 30 militants and no civilians were killed. A formal military investigation found that the operation killed up to 35 militants and seven civilians. But after video images showing at least 10 dead children and up to 40 other dead villagers surfaced last week, the U.S. said it would send a one-star general from the United States to investigate the strike. Afghanistan's Interior Ministry said Friday three suspects had been arrested for allegedly giving false information to the American military, but it did not say who they were. Hamidzada and the Interior Ministry spokesman have also declined to say who was arrested. A U.S. military spokeswoman did not respond to an e-mail seeking comment. Villagers had gathered for a memorial ceremony in Azizabad to honor a tribal leader named Timor Shah, who had allegedly been killed by Tawakil, the rival tribesman, about eight months ago. Villagers said families had traveled to Azizabad for the ceremony, one of the reasons so many children were killed. officials are also reviewing the use of airstrikes by international forces. The top NATO spokesman in Afghanistan, Brig. Gen. Richard Blanchette, has said the U.S. coalition, U.N. and Afghan government would hold a joint investigation, but Hamidzada said the Afghan government would not take part. Hamidzada said Azizabad strained a relationship between friends. "We can be critical of one particular issue but we are still part- "There is no need to go around to the village and actually harass people one more time and remind them of the terrible ordeal they went through. We have the facts straight, we have all the information." "Not a single Talib was killed. So it was a total disaster, and it made it even worse when there were denials,total denials." Karzai has long pleaded with international forces to reduce the number of civilians killed in operations, and now the government is studying its "status of force" agreement governing U.S. and NATO operations in the country. Afghan HUMAYUN HAMIDZADA spokesman for Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai "The Afghan government did not agree to a three-way investigation, because we have already completed two investigations," he said. ners" he said, adding there are ways of killing Taliban without hurting civilians. "If we only rely on air raids, we know these are not accurate, we know the potential for civilian casualties is extremely high," he said. "So there has to be a combination of ground forces and the use of Afghan military forces. But you cannot just conduct operations from the air alone, because you hurt civilians." In violence Sunday, a suicide car bomber attacked a convoy carrying Afghan doctors working for the United Nations in southern Afghanistan, killing two doctors and their driver, officials said. The U.N. said it was trying to determine whether the bombing was an explicit attack on the world body or if the doctors were a target of opportunity. Also in the Afghan south, a British soldier was killed in an explosion on Saturday, the Ministry of Defense said. Elsewhere, seven children died after ordinance they were playing with exploded, and militants ambushed and killed seven police, officials said. 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Where waters have receded, streets remained a stinking mud- bath and homes were left with a carpet of muck and encrusted pots, pans and laundry. As Damon and Jean surveyed the destruction from the back of a pickup truck in a U.N. convoy, a man on a bicycle followed as far as he could, shouting out, "Wyclef, I love you, Wyclef." Jean raised his hand, but couldn't bring himself to smile back. "it's inhumane. I wish there was a word in the dictionary. No human should be living like this." Damon and Jean are encouraging more people to help the United Nations raise more than US$100 million for an estimated 800,000 Haitians in need of aid after four devastating tropical storms and hurricanes since mid-August. They went to a school shelter Sunday to drop off cooking oil from USAID and bags of beans from the World Food Program. "I'm speechless, I can't believe it" he said. also was at a loss. Associated Press 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. 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Unlike a tornado, which people can take shelter from in their basement, a hurricane forces evacuations because no type of effective hurricane shelters exist. Even if citizens stayed, New Orleans showed us that the damage to water, sewer, gas and electrical systems would place them in serious danger. No reason not to prepare for storms come since Katrina. New Orleans was wholly unprepared for that storm, and cities and states should not hesitate to issue voluntary evacuation notices, even if the storm has only a chance of hitting that location. The hurricane season has gotten off to a strong start, and as hurricanes dart closer to the Louisiana coastline, officials should ask themselves how far the United States has actually Unfortunately, hurricanes are also unpredictable. Even if the National Hurricane Center can Although the hurricane might fizzle out, mandatory evacuations should be enforced for any urban give people a range of where the storm might strike, intensity and exact location are not certain. Although it might seem like a waste of money to prepare for only a possibility, this country has seen the devastating consequences of not doing enough. area that might lie in the path of a hurricane, simply because of the likely unlivable state of the city afterward. Rural residents should be given more leeway in choosing if they want to leave, as long as they understand their life is in their hands. No one should try to balance the equation of money saved by comparing it to lives saved. STOP KANSAN FILE PHOTO Do campus police have nothing else to do? Yes, I got pulled over on my Midway through the second flow of rhymes from Lil Wayne, I hear the sound of a cop car. Are you kidding me? I realize at 9:50 on a Thursday morning there might not be too much for the ever-so-busy University police officers to be doing. However, while most students are still recovering from dollar night, I was riding my bicycle to class. With the "Lollipop" remix bumpin' on my iPod, I cruised down Jayhawk Boulevard on the 26-inch rims ... of my bicycle. bike. If you were on campus and witnessed this, please laugh it up. Although I thought it was hilarious, the officer did not. He informed me that I was indeed endangering lives by "failing to yield at a stop sign." Students: please learn from my $130 mistake. The University obviously doesn't have enough money. Now it seems like we are in the middle of a war between the University police department and the KU Parking Department to see which can give out the most ridiculous tickets. -Max Kozak is a junior from Anchorage, Alaska. @KANSAN.COM COMMENTS ALREADY ONLINE If you want cars to treat bicycles as equal passengers, you'd better be prepared to equally follow the laws of the road. er, blowing through stop signs on a bike or having headphones on while riding a bike around cars and huge buses. And if you weren't wearing a helmet while riding, then you're insane. -comment by Hendrix321 -comment by vladislav I don't know which is stupid- HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER GUIDELINES Send letters to opinion@kansan.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. Length: 300-400 words The submission should include the author's name, phone number, grade, hometown. CONTACT US Matt Erickson, editor 864-4810 or merickson@kansan.com Dani Hurst, managing editor 864-4810 or dhurst@kansan.com Length: 300-400 words Mark Dent, managing editor 864-4810 or mdent@kansan.com Kelsey Hayes, managing editor 864-4810 or kkayes@skansan.com Lauren Keith, opinion editor 854-4924 or keith@kansan.com Patrick De Oliveira, associate opinion editor 864-4924 or pde oliveira@kansan.com Toni Bergquist, sales manager 8644-4774 or tbtorguist@kansan.com Maxim Gilman, marketing and support Jordan Herrmann, business manager 864-4358 or jerrmann@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and new advisor 964-7662 or malcolm@karsen.com THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansan Editor Board are Alex Dohrney, Jenny Harty, Lauren Keith, Patrick Oversea, Ray Siegenbeth and Ian Stanford. Jon Schlitt, sales and marketing advise 864-7666 or jschlitt@kansan.com What Will Wright gets wrong about evolution MAX RINKEL THAT'S NOT HOW EVOLUTION WORKS, YOU KNOW. PSSSH. JEALOUS. I LICHEN THIS TO SCIENCE KATIE OBERTHALER If LOLcatz, Battlestar Galactica and Mr. Potatohead procreated, youd get the newest video game sensation, Spore. It's the brainchild of Will Wright, who created The Sims, which turned out to be the best-selling PC game in history. Spore is similar to The Sims, in that players control the evolution of their creatures. The evolutionary premise of Spore is quite innovative, but when science and pop culture meet, scientific accuracy always takes a back seat to amusement (see "Star Trek," "Frankenstein," "The Brave Little Toaster"). Spore isn't trying to teach us evolution — it's trying to take up space on your hard drive. Here's what you should take with a grain of salt: Life in Spore begins when an asteroid hits earth, depositing multi-celled bacteria that laze about until a player starts adding limbs and allows the bacteria to reproduce. Spore deserves a nod for including a scientifically supported background story, but the "space stork" is only one theory. Other scientists think organic material, such as amino acids and proteins, was grown in the right temperature, light and chemical conditions in some unfortunate prehistoric time when computer games couldn't stunt their productivity. 1 WE ARE ALL REALLY CUTE ALIENS Spore is infused with a humansas-divine-beings mentality. While the creatures don't resemble us, the game assumes that our conditions as land-dwelling, group-cooperating strategic thinkers led to our survival. This is why the game is so popular: It feeds our egos by allowing us to control life. [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] As June bugs have proven, you don't need much of a brain to resist extinction. Surviving on land doesn't guarantee better survival, either. Whales, the largest aquatic mammals, actually developed from land animals. Evolution requires a pull-yourself-up-by-the-bootstraps mentality. Organisms survive if they can use limited resources in a small area, not if they can conquer the universe. 2 NO NEED TO SAVE THE WHALES Spore allows you to skip entire stages completely after you have played the game once. Unlike in Spore, species don't seek out new ways to succeed unless their environment or genetic makeup demands it. In Spore, advancing from level to level is expected. 3 IF YOU SUCK AT LIFE, MOVE PAST GO 4 SEEING GOD BEHIND THE CURTAIN If Spore didn't have the God complex built in, we'd be doing the same old thing — making secret ugly Sim characters out of our siblings. Saving your tatch hut from burning to the ground in the tribal phase depends largely on what type of arms, legs and eyes players give their creature at the start. Like the real world, creatures with the best-fit characteristics flourish. However, Spore doesn't notice that evolution isn't a decision. Organisms don't choose how they look. Biodiversity arises from genetic mutations and environmental pressure. Giving players a God complex ignores the basic mechanism of evolution — natural selection, not divine power. But the point of Spore isn't for the Board of Education to dispatch librarian patrol over all K-12 computers. Players can overlook the simplified representations of evolution because Spore isn't a learning tool: It is science appropriated for entertainment. Oberthaler is a Wichita junior in English. Presidential election should revitalize politics on campus THE CAMPUS VOTE ERIN BROWN The presidential election is 49 days away, and the anticipation is building. Voter turnout among young adults is increasing. According to civicyouth.org, 47 percent of 18 to 24 year olds voted in the 2004 presidential election, up from 36 percent in 2000. With all the enthusiasm surrounding the November election, why weren't students this excited about the Student Senate elections in April? Student Senate elections, but political involvement on campus is just as important. Student senators have as much of an impact, if not more, on our daily lives than the person we put in the White House. Voter turnout for the last Student Senate election was extremely low. Only 17 percent of the student body voted. Although this is an increase from 12 percent the year before, the turnout is pitiful. Not voting means not being heard, and less than a fifth of the student body had a voice in April. The presidential election may seem more significant than the The decisions of Student Senate set the foundation of the school and have been widely questioned, and sometimes criticized, by students. Issues like voting with clickers, financing the construction of a boathouse and making buses free for students were widely discussed. But why didn't the majority of the student body vote? Political involvement on campus does not begin and end with voting. Students should get involved in the decision-making process. If you didn't vote on Student Senate election day, you can still have a say about what happens to your campus and your money. Students can start petitions and write referendums. Students can even write their own bills with the permission of a student senator. Apparently only 17 percent of the student body found these issues important enough to elect the people who control them instead of just complaining. Student Senate said it is trying to tackle campus voting apathy. Student Senate has created a new committee to reform the election process in an effort to get more students to the polls, said Aly Rodee, Student Senate communications director, Student Senate hopes to shorten the campaigning process so that students won't feel burn out and may be excited to vote. In order to get the best experience from the University, students must be informed and involved in their campus community. Being informed about the politics of the University is just as important as voting for the president. It may even be more important. After all, the president does not manage student fees. Young people are hungry for a positive change. This change we crave will not come from our next president but from ourselves. Brown is a Wichita sophomore in journalism and political science. FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. To the girl who took all the duct tape off me: Thank you. I probably looked ridiculous. --- To the person who tried to check in at the dorms with a fake ID; not smart. --legs. --legs. I'm so tired of hearing people whine about the new Facebook. It's not that different. Learn to adapt, please. --- I was going to delete all the pictures of us, but I didn't have the heart to clean out my recycle bin. Am I a loser because I was doing homework for part of my Saturday night? And I was OK with it? --legs. I need a good date. A really good date. Like something out of a movie. --legs. To the guy I almost hit with my car Friday when it was raining: I'm so, so sorry. Let's hang out and celebrate the fact that I didn't break your --no money. --- That rainbow was awesome! You may laugh at your roommate in ROTC for having to get up every morning at 5:30, but you won't be laughing when he's the one defending our country. --no money. Why are all the guys I like so focused on school that they can't be open to the idea of dating? --no money. Everyone is slowly leaving Facebook chat and yet here I am still on Free for All. And five hours from now, I will still be here. I am a loser. I'm going to go play Grand Theft Auto 4 and pretend I'm not a loser with no girlfriend and --- My best friend was a virgin until two months ago. Now he's getting married. --- Three members of my high school graduating class got married in the past month. They are dropping like flies. --- I broke up with someone, and they don't even know. --- I hate the new Facebook, but I don't think my will-power is strong enough to bovett it. --- Jayhawks, what happened? --- I'm playing "Spore" right now. One of the greatest games since sliced bread, eh? --- @ @ KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. 7 10A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 15. 2008 OBITUARY Writer David Wallace,46 commits suicide at home ASSOCIATED PRESS CLAREMONT, Calif. — David Foster Wallace, the author best known for his 1996 novel "Infinite jest," was found dead in his home, according to police. He was 46. Wallace's wife found her husband had hanged himself when she returned home about 9:30 p.m. Friday, said Jackie Morales, a records clerk with the Claremont Police Department. Wallace taught creative writing and English at nearby Pomona College. "He cared deeply for his students and transformed the lives of many young people," said Dean Gary Kates. "It's a great loss to our teaching faculty." Wallace's first novel, "The Broom of the System," gained national attention in 1987 for its ambition and offbeat humor. The New York Times said the 24-year-old author "attempts to give us a portrait, through a combination of Joycean word games, literary parody and zany picasque adventure, of a contemporary America run amok." Published in 1996, "Infinite Jest" cemented Wallace's reputation as a major American literary figure. The 1,000-plus-page tome, praised for its complexity and dark wit, topped many best-of lists. Time Magazine named "Infinite Jest" in its issue of the "100 Best English-language Novels from 1923 to 2005." Wallace received a "genius grant" from the MacArthur Foundation in 1997. In 2002, Wallace was hired to teach at Pomona in a tenured English Department position endowed by Roy E. Disney. Kates said when the school began searching for the ideal candidate, Wallace was the first person considered. "The committee said 'we need a person like David Foster Wallace.' They said that in the abstract," Kates said. "When he was approached and accepted, they were heads over heels. He was really the ideal person for the position." Born in Ithaca, N.Y., Wallace attended Amherst College and the University of Arizona. 2008 TOP of the HILL VOTE FOR THE BEST Each year, The University Daily Kansan surveys students to get their opinion on the best businesses in Lawrence. To vote for you favorite business in each catagory. Fill out this ballot will with your favorite business in catagory by NO LATER THAN October 13th. Turn the ballot into Rm. 119 Stauffer-Flint and automatically be entered to win a FRAMED 2008 National Championship Kansan Front Poage and Champaignin T-Shirt. 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The rainbow was a welcome addition to a rainy and sunny day. Tyler Waugh/KANSAN MEDIA Luke Russert makes interviewing debut with presidential nominees ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — The reporter who sat across from John McCain and Barack Obama for separate interviews that aired on NBC's "Today" show Friday was only 23. Was he nervous? "Not necessarily," Luke Russert said. "I had prior relationships with both of them." He asked both Obama and McCain about whether community service should be mandatory for young people. They said no, but both presidential candidates said the United States missed a real opportunity to teach citizens about sacrifice following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Matt Lauer debriefed him about the interviews. No one would have figured on seeing a Rusert on the "Today" show this political season following the shocking death of Luke's dad, Tim Rusert, of a heart attack on June 13. Offered the chance to report on youth issues for NBC News, the gregarious young Russer dove into the assignment with gusto, toting a microphone backstage at the Democratic and Republican conventions. Many of his stories have appeared on the "Nightly News" Web site and he blogs about his experiences on iCue.com. "He's one of the rookies of the year," said NBC News President Steve Capus. "Here's a man at the worst possible time in his life who stepped into the spotlight with great poise, strength and a sense of humor, with a love of politics and a love for NBC." Would a young man at his age and with his credentials secure such a high-profile job if his last name wasn't Russer? Doubful, of course. But NBC News might be expected to act paternally toward a person its employees watched grow by the side of its beloved Washington bureau chief and "Meet the Press" host. He often accompanied his dad on assignments ("as a 10-year-old I was as tall as Ross Perot," he recalled), riding McCain's "Straight Talk Express" during the 2000 primary campaign and meeting Obama at a forum on public service in 2006. But it's not as if Russert didn't bring something to the table. The recent Boston College graduate has worked in media since he was a teenager, co-hosting a sports talk show on XM satellite radio with political consultant James Carville. Before his father died, he had already lined up a job covering the presidential campaign for another XM station. He chose to go to NBC when it offered more exposure. 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RAINS rains@kansan.com TAMPA, Fla. — If faced with the same decision again, Todd Reesing would do only one thing different — throw the ball about a yard farther. Trying to get the Jayhawks into field goal range with 41 seconds left and the score deadlocked at 34-34 with the then No. 19 South Florida, Reesing dropped back to pass and saw wide receiver Raymond Brown streak down the middle of the field. Reesing took a chance and let it fly, but the ball fell a yard short of Brown and right into the hands of a leaping Nate Allen of USF. "We got what we wanted," Reesing said, who passed for 373 yards and three touchdowns. "I kind of fell off my back foot a little bit and just didn't quite get it there. If I had to do it again, I'd probably make the same decision. I just didn't make the play." Bonani hit his third field goal of the game Allen stayed on his feet and returned the ball 38 yards to the Kansas 26-yard line. After a one-yard run, freshman Maikon — a 43-yarder as time expired — to give South Florida a 37-34 win. 79 5 27 MCKAY TALK 27 "Just a little bit more and Ray-B may walk into the end zone and we're celebrating instead of them." Reesing said of his final heave. "It's a tough loss." Early on it didn't look like Reesing would need any late-game heroics as the Jayhawks opened up a commanding 20-3 lead midway through the second half. But with 2:14 left in the second quarter, USF quarterback Matt Grothe ran for a 28-yard touchdown that cut the score to 20-10 and changed the complexion of the game. After the Grothe score, Kansas went three and on out five consecutive drives although they did get one first down as the result of a penalty on the first play. While the Kansas offense couldn't stay on the field for more than three plays, the Kansas defense all of the sudden couldn't SEE FOOTBALL ON PAGE 4B Junior quarterback Todd Reesing looks downfield for a receiver with less than a minute to go in the fourth quarter in Friday night's game. The pass Reesing threw on this play was intercepted and returned into Kansas territory, setting up the game-winning goal for the Bulls. Jon Goering/KANSAN SOCCER Women's team loses first game this season BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kansan.com Kansas finally found out what it's like to be on the other end of the spectrum. Faced with its first two-goal deficit of the season, coach Mark Francis' team couldn't find the final ball to bridge the gap as Loyola University Chicago recorded an upset 2-1 victory on an overcast Sunday afternoon at the liavah Soccer Complex. For five games winning was easy for No. 21 Kansas. Every bounce and call seemed to fall in the Jayhawks' favor and they took advantage, outscoring their opponents by 11 goals and establishing themselves in national polls in the process. "I told the team 'remember that this feels like because losing sucks.' Francis said. "We haven't experienced that so maybe we were taking things a little bit for granted." The loss is all the more disappointing considering a victory would've matched Kansas' best-ever start. And even more upsetting considering the manner in which SEE SOCCER ON PAGE 9B 10 Kansas senior midfielder Jessica Bush braces herself for impact during a 2-1 loss against Loyola-Chicago on Sunday. The Jayhawks have their only goal with ten minutes remaining in the game. Jerry Wang / KANSAN VOLLEYBALL Third time's not the charm for Hawks at tournament BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com It's not often a team can be compared to literature. But right now the Jayhawk volleyball team is looking like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The Jayhawks once again finished second at another non-conference tournament, this time at the Cowgirl Classic in Wyoming, Kansas lost to the University of Alabama at Birmingham after two thrilling victories on Friday night. It's been the only constant for the Jayhawks, who have played in three tournaments during the non-conference and have finished with a lone loss every time. It's those losses, though, that frustrate it's those no coach Ray Bechard, knowing what his team can become. "We had a big let-down yesterday against UAB," Bechard said. "I'm a little bit surprised by that, after we played so well Friday." It was on that Friday that the Jayhawks KANSAS Garlington SEE VOLLEYBALL ON PAGE 9B played their most thrilling match of the season, defeating Wyoming in their first five-set match of the year. Sophomore volleyball notes KU vs. Wyoming (W, 3-2) Kills: 23 Karina Garlington, 15 Savannah Noyes and Natalie Uhart Digs: 15 Melissa Manda, 13 Nicole Tate, 12 Karina Garlington KU Hitting Percentage: .278 Wyoming Hitting Percentage: 309 .309 KU vs Cleveland State (W, 3-1) Kills: 21 Karina Garlington, 7 Corrinne Stringer Digs: 15 Melissa Manda, 9 Melissa Grieb and Katie Maartincich Maartinlech KU Hitting Percentage:.230 Cleveland State:.094 KU vs. UAB (L, 3-0) Savannah Noyes and Natalie Kills: 7 Karina Garlington, 6 Digs! 8 Melissa Manda, 7 Katie Mastinford Martinich KU Hitting Percentage: .018 UAB Hitting Percentage: .272 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 15. 2008 Hat tricks quote of the day REDS ASSOCIATED PRESS Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo catches a baseball with the brim of his cap as he watches game action against the Arizona Diamond-back in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, in Phoenix. "Well, we're of course disappointed. It always hurts to come a long way to lose. But it's early in the season; this doesn't have anything to do with Big 12 standings or our goal towards the North. We're going to come back Sunday and go back to the drawing boards." — Junior running back Angus Quigley following No. 13 Kansas '73-34 loss at No. 19 South Florida on Friday fact of the day Kansas last beat a ranked non-conference opponent on the road in 1983 during Mike Gottfried's first season at the helm. The Jayhawks beat No. 10 USC 26-20. Kansas Athletics Department trivia of the day Q: When was the last time Kansas played a ranked opponent in non-conference play? A: 2001. The UCLA Bruins came to Lawrence as the 14th-ranked team in college football. Kansas lost 41-17, and coach Terry Allen was relieved of his duties later in the season. Kansas Athletics Department NCAA FOOTBALL Big 12 teams dominate and move up in the polls STILLWATER, Okla. — A week after going a perfect 12-for-12 against nonconference opponents, the Big 12's member schools couldn't pull off a second straight sweep. Hard as it is to fathom, though, the top teams in the conference found ways to look even stronger. Oklahoma (3-0) put to rest any talk about last season's road woes continuing to linger by decisively dispatching Washington in its first trip to Pac-10 territory since the Oregon debacle of 2006, and was rewarded with a bump to No. 2 in The Associated Press' poll Sunday. And Missouri, which also nudged up one spot to No. 5 had a record-setting day behind Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin in another game that was over before the end of the third quarter. Daniel became Missouri's all-time passing leader with a 405-yard performance The defending North and South division champions combined to win by a 124-31 margin, and this week neither one was playing a Championship Subdivision opponent. The blowout win made the Tigers the top-scorning team in the nation with a 57.7-point average, and five other Big 12 teams are in the top 15 — Kansas State (57.5), Oklahoma (54.7), Oklahoma State (50.7), Texas (47.0) and Texas Tech (42.3). It wasn't all good news for the Big 12 teams,which went 6-2 this week to follow up the first ever 12-0 showing in the conference's 12-plus years. Associated Press Is the magic gone or was it inevitable? BY MARK DENT mdent@kansan.com They were going to win. Friday night, 34-34 with the ball and a minute to do something cool? Too easy. Fans saw tight ones last year, and Kansas always won. Todd Dreesing, the funsinger that he receiving the tailsis, is would ask for the same situation in every game. And Mark Mangino, he loves it. The team that executes better in close games almost always wins them. And say what you want about Mangino and his fixation with privacy and THE MORNING BREW pine trees, the Jayhawks always execute and rarely make the error. That's why Reesing's interception and Maikon Bonani's ensuing kick that curved right and wide before swinging left just inside the upright came as such a shock. It was one game, but the loss felt like more. It was a loss of innocence. There was something pure and naive about KU football last year, like nothing could go wrong. Because for the most part, nothing went wrong. The lajhawks won every tight game they were in except Missouri. Texas A&M and Colorado provided scares but nothing else. Kansas State had a million opportunities to win but didn't. Aqib Talib or Justin Thornton would get the extra interception. James McClinton or Joe Mortensen would stop someone behind the line of scrimmage. Reesing would find Marcus Henry for a 40-yard pass. Somehow, someone would always bail the Jayhawks out, whether it was themselves because of their execution or the opponent's foolish play. And the Jayhawks did it with a quarterback who was too small, a coach who was disrespected for many years because of his weight and lack of success, and a cornerback who wouldn't shut up until the rest of the country had heard him say how good his team was. It was a dream, too good to be true, only it was true. Did the South Florida game change that? It was just one loss and a quality one at that. Who knows? It might not dent the Kansas aura. After all, the Jayhawks lost to a team that will be in the top 25 all season and will probably win the depressing Big East with relative ease. They played as good as any队 in the country for the first 30 minutes and then came back after receiving confidence-crushing blows for an entire quarter. They get plenty of opportunities against quality opponents later this year and could still easily compete for the Big 12 North title. But when you lose that innocence, nothing feels quite the same ever again. The past 12 days have been a mess. Lawrence has turned into Seattle. At least, that's what it's felt like. According to weather.com, it's rained on all but three days since Wednesday, Sept. 3. In that time, the sun has shined the majority of the time on only one day and the temperatures have hovered around the mid-60s. Summer weather is supposed to finally return today. It should be in the 70s and sunny, and stay that way for about the next week. So play some tennis, throw a football, break out a croquet set, read a book under a tree. Let's all just enjoy the bright, sunny days while we still can. — Edited by Ramsey Cox 2008 KU Undergraduate Business Council School of Business KU THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18·12-5PM KANSAS UNION BALLROOM 5TH & 6TH FLOORS STUDENT REGISTRATION WILL BE ON THE 6TH FLOOR WELCOME OUR SPONSORS: ALDI Westar Energy. CANT BEAT THE EXPERIENCION.COM PhilipMorrisUSA ERNST & YOUNG Quality In Everything We Do Before Attending the Event: Identify several companies you would like to speak with and research them. On the Day of the Event: Dress Professionally! No jeans, backpacks, etc. This is a professional event; handle yourself accordingly. Come relaxed and prepared. Employer representatives expect you to know their companies well. Surprise them with your interest and knowledge. VISIT WWW.BUSINESS.KU.EDU/CAREERFAIR.COM FOR COMPLETE LIST OF BUSINESSES ATTENDING A 1 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 SPORTS 3B KICKTHE KANSAN: WEEK FOUR Pick games. Beat the Kansan staff. Get your name in the paper. This week's games: 1. Kansas State at Louisville (Predict Score) [Wednesday] 2. No. 21 West Virginia at Colorado [Thursday] 3. Baylor at Connecticut [Friday] 4. Troy at No. 13 Ohio State 5. Notre Dame at Michigan State 6. No.18 Wake Forest at No.24 Florida State 7. No. 6 LSU at No.10 Auburn 8. No.15 East Carolina at North Carolina State 9. Miami (FL) at Texas A&M 10. No. 4 Florida at Tennessee Name: E-mail: Year in school: Hometown: Rules: 1) Only KU students are eligible. 2) Give your name, e-mail, year in school and hometown. 3) Beat the Kansan's best prognosticator and get your name in the paper. 4) Beat all your peers and get your picture and picks in the paper next to the Kansan staff. 5) To break ties, pick the score of the designated game. Either submit your picks to KickTheKansan@kansan.com or to the Kansan business office. Located on the West Side of Coffee Fountain Kansan business office, located at the West side of Stauffer-Flint Hall, which is between Wescoe Hall and Watson Library. KICK THE KANSAN WEEK THREE RESULTS Props to Maxwell Wescoe, San Diego, Calif., junior. Wescoe is this week's Kick the Kansan champion after correctly predicting eight of ten games this week. Like all but one entrant, Wescoe picked Kansas to beat South Florida, but he recovered to sneak out the victory. Wescoe was one of three entrants who finished 8-2, but emerged victorious by virtue of the scoring tie breaker. He predicted a 24-21 Kansas victory. Kansan sports editor Rustin Dodd also correctly predicted eight games correctly. Wescole correctly predicted BYU's dismantling of hapless UCLA and Wisconsin's narrow road victory against Fresno State. In honor of Wescoe's victory, lets take a look at the weather he is missing in glorious southern California while Kansas does its best Seattle impression. Today's forecast in San Diego calls for a high of 79 degrees with scattered clouds. NFL Rams get battered again Super Bowl champ Giants blowout St. Louis 41-13 91 3 ASSOCIATED PRESS The Philadelphia Eagles' Sean Considine stops St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson, bottom, in the third quarter last Sunday in Philadelphia. The Rams lost that game and lost again on Sunday to the New York Giants. ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. LOUIS — Two blowout losses in two weeks have the St. Louis Rams groping for answers. The Rams (0-2) were dreadful in a 38-3 opening-game loss at Philadelphia. They stayed with the Super Bowl champion Giants into the fourth quarter Sunday before three straight New York touchdowns turned a close game into a 41-13 loss in St. Louis' home opener. Everything that could go wrong did. St. Louis quarterback Marc Bulger was sacked six times. Giants defensive end Justin Tuck blocked a fourth-quarter pass, caught it, and returned it for a touchdown. Passes were dropped. Big gains were negated by penalties. Bulger, on the rare occasions he had time to throw, missed wide-open receivers. The defense was no better. Defenders missed several tackles. The Giants had a 441-201 advantage in total yards. In two games, St. Louis has been outgained 963-367. "This isn't the only two good offenses we're going to play," Rams coach Scott Linehan said. "We're going to, play a lot more, and we're going to have to stop people. We're going to have to score points on offense and stop people on defense, and we're not doing it." The Rams had high hopes entering this season despite a 3-13 showing in 2007. The offensive line was relatively healthy again and Al Saunders, the offensive coordinator behind Kansas City's powerful teams in the early 2000s, joined the coaching staff. So far, the results have been disheartening. Even the lone St. Louis touchdown was something of a fluke, a 45-yard jump-ball pass from Bulger that defender Kenny Phillips tipped and Torry Holt caught while sprawled on the ground in the end zone. "It's very shocking and disappointing we've played like this," running back Steven Jackson said. "We have to have that confidence that we can fight and play with anybody. It's going to happen." MICHELLE BRANCH an evening with ... TUES, SEPT.23; 2008 // 7:30 PM – LIED CENTER UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Tickets available exclusively through the SUA Box Office (Kansas Union, Level 4) or by calling (785) 864-SHOW. SUA Preferred Student Card :: $8.00 KU Students with ID :: $10.00 Students with other school IDs :: $15.00 General Public :: $20.00 SUA www.suaevents.com B SOUTH FLORIDA 37, KANSAS 34 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 FOOTBALL WRAP-UP FOOTBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) 22 Jon Goering/KANSAN Running back Angus Quigley breaks a tackle on his way to a 20-yard gain on Kansas' final drive in the fourth quarter. Quigley was the Jayhawks' leading rusher again, gaining 22 yards on three carries. Other running backs Jocewald Cjockery and Jake Sharp combined for 26 yards. stop the Bulls. After a Bonani field goal made it 20-13, Grothe found Taurus Jackson in the back of the end zone for a 21-yard touchdown that tied the game at 20. The play was initially rulen an incomplete pass but was reviewed and overturned after the replay judge ruled that Jackson had control of the ball before he fell out of the back of the end zone. "it's unexplainable," safety Darrell Stuckey said of the turnaround. After once holding a controlling 17-point lead, Kansas now found itself down by 14 early in the fourth quarter. After a Jamar Taylor 13-yard run made it 27-20 South Florida, Grotte found A.J. Love for a 38-yard score that made it 34-20 and capped a 31-0 run for the Bulls. "We had control of the game in the first half," Reesing said. "The offense just didn't do anything in the third quarter. We fell apart." But Reesing and company refused to go down without a fight. The Jayhawks responded with an impressive drive, converting four third down conversions before Reesing found Jonathan Wilson for his second touchdown of the game — an 18-yard grab that cut the defi- — an 18-yard grab that cut the defi- cit to seven with 9:51 to play. "We got it going in the fourth quarter but it was just a little bit too late," said Wilson, who had 10 catches for 171 yards and two touchdowns. After the KU defense got a much needed defensive stand thanks to a James Holt 16-yard sack on third down, the KU offense went back to work. Faced with a third and 20 from the USF 45, Reesing scrambled again and found Kerry Meier who had 11 catches for 120 yards — for a leaping grab that went for 26 yards and gave the Jayhawks a rare first down. Quigley led Kansas in rushing for the third straight game but had just 22 yards on three carries. As a team, the layhawks continued their struggle on the ground, accumulating only 61 yards on the ground on 21 attempts. The KU defense got another big stop following the Quigley touchdown, setting up what the Jayhawks thought was going to be the game-winning drive. "We had all the confidence in the world that we were going to drive down and score and win the game," Reesing said. "We had just had two big drives to tie the game and had a chance there for a big play but the ball was just a little underdhrown and the safety made a hell of a play" Coach Mark Mangino praised Reeing after the game, saying he had no problem at all with his decision on the last play. "You play to win the game," Mangino said. "You're on the road — you're not playing for overtime. Those things happen. That's not the issue. There are other issues that we need to deal with but one of them is not Todd." No longer worried about an undefeated season, Kansas will host Sarn Houston State on Saturday before opening Big 12 play after a bwee week at Iowa State on Oct. 4. "It always hurts to come a long way and lose," Quigley said. "But it's early in the season and this doesn't have anything to do with Big 12 standings and our goal in the North. Obviously we're not where we thought we were, so we have to come out and go back to work." Edited by Rachel Burchfield QB says: Don't blame the D BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com HATCH 77 TAMPA, Fla. — Todd Reesing swore the South Florida defensive line's pressure didn't bother him Friday night. Todd Reesing and offensive lineman Jeremiah Hatch go wild after Reesing ran for a first half touchdown. The first half was all smiles and celebrations for the Jayhawks, as they built a 20-3 lead. But he sure spent a lot of time eluding potential tacklers behind the line of scrimmage in Kansas' 37-34 loss to South Florida, Still, Reesing said he thought freshmen tackles Jeff Spikes and Jeremiah Hatch held up well against the Bulls' vaulted pass rush. Jon Goering/KANSAN "We had plenty of time. They blocked great," Reesing said. "In the third quarter, we just couldn't get things going." Oh, the disastrous third quarter where the Bulls scored 17 points in the middle of a 31-0 run to take the lead from the Jayhawks. In less than 20 minutes, Kansas went from being ahead 20-3 to falling behind 34-20. And much of the problems during that run came from an inability to stop South Florida's pass rush, while failing to supply quarterback pressure of its own defensively. Kansas converted six of nine third-down conversions in the first quarter. Whenever South Florida appeared to have it stopped, Reesing stepped up in the pocket and calmly found the open receiver. He didn't have that luxury in the second half. USF All-American defensive end George Selvie rushed past Spikes on the first third-down attempt of the second half and forced Reesing to throw the ball away. It didn't stop. It was merely a preview of the rest of the game. Mangino said considering the wide splits and how much Kansas threw the ball - 51 times - he thought the offensive line played fine. Mangino, however, couldn't hide his disapproval with the effort from the defensive line. "Their ends were split out very wide," Kansas coach Mark Mangino said, "and what their philosophy was is they wanted to beat those kids out of their stance." While the Bulls forced Reesing to scramble sideline-to-sideline and make quick decisions, USF quarterback Matt Grothe often had all the time he needed. He ran for a 28-yard touchdown to start the 31-0 run at the end of the second quarter after he scanned the field for several seconds without finding an open receiver. Grothe waited for senior receiver Taurus Johnson to outrun the coverage and delivered a 21-yard pass for the second USF touchdown, which tied the score at 20. "We have to be able to get to the quarterback with a four man rush and we're not doing that," Mangino said. "We're not getting there." "When we have to bring five or six that means we have to man up in some situations," Mangino said, "and we really don't want to man up with a couple of younger kids that are in the secondary. They're not ready for that yet." A prime example came on South Florida's final touchdown. The Jayhawks sent a linebacker, which left sophomore cornerback Isiah Barfield alone covering USF receiver A.J. Love. Mangino said Kansas would have to become more efficient on getting pressure on the quarterback without sending linebackers. Kansas did record two sacks, but both came on blitzes. Senior linebackers Mike Rivera and James Holt each knocked down Grothe once. Reesing brought Kansas back to tie the game despite plenty of green jerseys in the Kansas backfield. Selvie seemed to stall the tying touchdown-drive when he beat spikes off the ball and sacked Reesing for an 11-yard loss. Barfield, in his first career start. Salvie almost got another sack two plays later, but Reesing tossed a quick shovel pass to junior guard Angus Quigley for a 14-yard touchdown. didn't stand a chance. Love blew past him for a 37-yard pass on a go-routine to make the score 34-27. It wasn't enough, USF freshman kicker Maikon Bonani made a 43-yard field goal to win the game. Perhaps if Reesing benefited from better protection in the third quarter, the outcome would have been different. But that's not what Reesing thought. "Everybody wants to say our tackles are young." Reeing said. "That's over with. They played their asses off, they fought hard and they did the best they could." Edited by Ramsey Cox 89 16 17 78 South Florida kicker Maikon Bonani boots the ball past the outstretched hands of Phillip Strozie, right, and Jeff Wheeler, left, for the game-winning 4 KU Quarterback Todd Reesing walks off the field after the loss to South Florida, only the second one of his career. He threw for 373 vards and three touchdowns. WILLOWBURGER BUILD AF Visit the KU Bookstores at the Kansas Union, Lewel 2 day to receive a FREE KU item*. 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Therefore, I cannot generate a question and answer based on this image. three touchdow BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com Jon Goerina/KANSAN football note Former First Team All-American and Orange Bowl MVP Aqib Talib joined his former teammates on the field before and during the Jayhawks 37-34 loss to South Florida on Friday night. F nn, Ilexaev 2 wheem gyn e uunique subookst e fiam - fiai Talib, a first round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, predicted to his Buccaneers teammates after Friday's practice that Kansas would win by three touchdowns. "He has a lot of pride for the Jayhawks," said Buc cornerback Phillip Buchanon. "He talks about them all the PETER LEE Talib said he still stayed in contact with several Talib "I like the experience that they brought back," Talib said. "I think they are going to go a long way. I saw Chris (Harris) and these guys during seven on seven drills and they looked real good." current KU players, including cornerback Kendrick Harper. Despite the loss, he expects Kansas to have another successful season. Look for a profile of Talib and his journey to the NFL, including photos of his family at its Tampa home, in The Kansan in the next few weeks. member's PATRICKS Seeds member 1 awk Hat - vard field ooal as time expires. Bonani also made field ooals of 23 and 34 vards. Jon Goering/KANSAN 5 ins but his late interception allowed the Bulls to set up the game-winnning field goal. each home game collect your SALE claim. So get pres.com or in the FREE! 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USF 37, KU 34 Kansas - South Florida TOTAL OFFENSE - 434 458 YARDS PASSING - 373 338 YARDS RUSHING - 61 120 FIRST DOWNS - 22 25 Time of Possession 28:13 31:47 1st Quarter...8:15 6:45 2nd Quarter...7:25 7:35 3rd Quarter...4:34 10:26 4th Quarter...7:59 7:01 GOALS Kansas GOALS — Kansas Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long **Passing** Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Reesing, Todd 51-34-1 373 3 56 **Rushing** No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg Quigley, Angus 3 22 0 22 0 20 7.3 Crawford, Jocqu 4 15 0 15 0 8 3.8 Reesing, Todd 9 29 16 13 1 13 1.4 Sharp, Jake 5 11 0 11 0 4 2.2 **Receiving** No. Yds TD Long Meier, Kerry 11 120 0 26 Wilson, Johnath 10 171 2 56 Brisco, Dezmon 3 36 0 22 Patterson, Daymond 2 -3 0 1 VIEW FROM THE PRESSBOX BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com IT WAS OVER WHEN... Todd Reesing's deep pass to Raymond Brown with 41 seconds left was intercepted and returned to the Kansas 26 yard line. After a one yard run, USF freshman Maikon Bonani hit the game winning 43-yard field goal to give Kansas its first loss of the season. GAME TO REMEMBER WR Jonathan Wilson. The Houston sophomore caught 10 catches for 171 yards and two touchdowns. His second MISSING Wilson the USF lead to seven with 9:51 to play. GAME TO FORGET Todd Reesing. Throwing for 373 yards and three touchdowns would normally be a game to remember, but Reesing would love to have his 51st and final pass attempt back — a deep toss down the middle of the field that was intercepted with 40 seconds left and set up the game winning field goal by USF. COACHES CORNER "We have to be able to get to the quarterback with a four man rush and we're not doing that. We're not getting there. When we have to bring five or six, that means we have to man up in some situations and we really don't want to man up with a couple of younger kids there in the secondary. They aren't ready for that. 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It's the second meet this season that a freshman has finished first for the team, after Donny Wasinger finished first at the Bob Timmons Classic. The cross country squad went to Columbia, Mo., prepared to take on the rolling hills and the Tigers in the Missouri Cross Country Challenge. However, both the men and the women's teams fell short and took second place behind the Tigers despite solid performances from some of the lavihawks. "I think as a team, we all had a bad day." Zarda said. "I think I had a less of a bad day but still not a good day." In the men's 8k race, the top three spots were taken by Missouri runners. The winner was Mizzou sophomore Michael Pandolfo, who ran unattached with a time of 26:42, followed by Mizzou redshirt senior Michael Barrows and sophomore Phillip King. Zarda ran with a side-stitch during the race. "It's never happened to me before, but I had to suck it up and tough it out," he said. Right behind Zarda was junior Isaiah Shirlen and senior Brock Ternes. Despite the effort, the Tigers beat out the Jayhawks by a score of 22 to 33 to take first overall. Shirlen was optimistic and felt like the team improved in working together. "I think we did twice as well as two weeks ago," he said. Shirlen said he thought his performance in Columbia was Zarda better than at the Bob Timmons Invitational. The Jayhawks had been preparing for the infamous hills at the A.L. Gustin Golf Course in Columbia, but the team said the rain was a factor in their performance, making the hills and grass soggy. "I've ran on worse hills before," Zarda said. "It still takes a lot out of your legs, and your feet sink into the ground instead of bouncing off." As for the women's team, junior Lauren Bonds took first place not just for the Jayhawks but first overall with a time of 18:59. It's the second meet in a row that Bonds has taken first place overall with a time under 19 minutes. Sophomore Amanda Miller took fifth place overall and second for the layhawks followed by Kara Windisch in sixth and Amanda Knoll in 10th. The rest of the top 10 was dominated by the Tigers, giving them a score of 24 to 35. Miller felt that the team did the best it could under the circumstances. "It was hard but I think we did the best we could with the footing being bad and muddy on the turns," she said. JESSICA KIRKMAN Miller also said that prior to the Bonds women's race, there were high school races and also the men's 8k. "The course wasn't that hilly until the last mile," she said. "I think it got us prepared for that last mile of the course." helpful. Miller believed that all of the hill workouts were Miller said what she got from the race was how their team competed against another Big 12 team and what the competition is like in the conference, since the Bob Timmons Invitational did not feature any Division I schools. Although the Jayhawks may have not gotten the victory against Missouri, Shirlen felt like the potential for the team is there. "The team is so young and has so much potential," he said. "I think the marginal improvement is going to be huge two months from now. A lot of the guys will be in much better shape." Junior Bret Ingmrug, who finished 15th overall, had a similar opinion about the team. "If we stay healthy and work hard, then it'll come," he said. "It's a long season, we need to focus and keep improving." The next race for the lajhawks isn't until Oct. 4 when they head to Stillwater, Okla., to compete in the OSU Jamboree. Shirlen said that there's more competition in store for them in Stillwater. team standings "We have to stay mentally MISSOURI CROSS COUNTRY CHALLENGE Men [8K] 1 - Missouri 2 - Kansas 3 - Murray State Women [5K] (6) Zach Zarda, 27:12.87 (7) Isaiah Shirlen, 27:18.80 (8) Brock Ternes, 27:24.66 (10) Nick Caprio, 27:33.24 (12) Danny Van Orsdel, 27:38.10 KU Top Performers 1 - Missouri 2 - Kansas 3 - Murray State 4 - Lincoln University Men 8K Women 5K (1) Lauren Bonds, 18:59.29 (1) Amanda Miller, 19:20.75 (1) Kara Windisch, 19:31.91 (10) Amanda Knoll, 19:57.27 (13) Rebeba Stowe, 20:10.8 tough," he said. "Oklahoma State is one of the top two or three teams in the nation. It's tough competition especially for the freshmen, but I think they'll be tough enough by then to handle it." Edited by Rachel Burchfield the ball. Associated Press Manning passed for 311 yards and moved Adam Vinatieri in position for the winning field goal with 3 seconds left, leading Indianapolis to an 18-15 victory on Sunday after Minnesota led 15-0 late in the third quarter. "We played a lot of man,got in their face, got a lot of pressure, but it wasn't enough," said Antoine Winfield, who had one of Manning's two interceptions. "He's been around. He's seen it all. You can never rattle him, I don't think." MEN'S GOLF Jayhawks have home course advantage today BY BRYAN WHEELER bwheeler@kansan.com NFL Manning into the Metrodome turf. sistency on the course. In the Fairway Club Invitational, Anson Anson With two freshmen and one sophomore, Kansas hopes for its underclassman to lead the team. But the Colts put the Manning touch on another impressive rally, thanks to a handful of clutch completions near the end by their stalwart quarterback, and reminded the Vikings it's just not possible to win without throwing Coming off a third place finish in the Fairway Club Invitational in Nebraska City, Neb., last week, the men's golf team will host the Kansas Invitational today and tomorrow at Alvamar Golf Club. "We have the chance to be a really sneaky team," said coach Kit Grove. "Right now we are just gaining some experience." Manning, Vinatieri rally Colts past Vikings by FG Freshmen Ian Anson and Blake Giroux, who placed 25th and 42nd in last week's tournament, will look for more con- "Being at our home course, if we all play our game, I don't see why we shouldn't win," Barbee said. Sophomore Nate Barbee, who had a career best fourth-place finish last week, believes that coming home to Lawrence will help the team. Giroux scored 75 in both rounds and Giroux scored 78 and 76 respectively. MINNEAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts were overwhelmed at the line of scrimmage again, and the swarming Minnesota defense frequently pounded Peyton "With some maturity some of these guys are looking to grind out 73 and 74 instead of high 70s or over 80" coach Grove said. Seniors Walt Koelbel and Andrew Storm round out the Jayhawks starting five and senior Zach Pederson will compete as an individual. Pederson has finished in the top-20 in each of the three tournaments at the Kansas Invitational. Edited by Ramsey Cox NFL New England manages to win without Brady EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Matt Cassel made no mistakes in his first NFL start — at least none that were costly. Brett Favre, making his 255th straight, made a mistake that hurt the New York Jets badly in a 19-10 loss to New England on Sunday — an interception that led to the game's first touchdown and gave the Patriots the momentum they needed. Cassel smiled at the comparison. "He's a great quarterback. I used to watch him all the time when I was growing up," Cassel said. "That's the way this game goes sometime." The way this game went is the way a lot of games may go for the Patriots without Tom Brady. They did it last week against Kansas City and they did it again Sunday — limit Cassel's mistakes and let Wes Welker, Sammy Morris, Kevin Faulk, Richard Seymour, Vince Wilfork and Adalius Thomas win it. Associated Press Start with a handshake, end with a Job Engineering & Computer Science Career Fair Kansas Union Wednesday, Sept. 17 noon - 5 pm KU SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING The University of Kansas visit www.ecc.ku.edu for a list of employers visit www.ecc.ku.edu for a list of employers 8B SPORTS MLB THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 Royals overcome Indians in Cleveland; Shealy hits 2 homers 19 ASSOCIATED PRESS Kansas City pitcher Brian Bannister delivers in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians in a baseball game Sunday in Cleveland. ASSOCIATED PRESS CLEVELAND — Brian Bannister finally got a win as his Kansas City teammates kept piling up hits and runs. Bannister won for the first time in nearly three months and Ryan Shealy honored twice and drove in five runs as the Royals totaled 17 hits to defeat the Cleveland Indians 13-3 Sunday. Bannister (8-15) gave up four hits and three runs in the first inning, then settled down and won for the first time in 14 starts to snap his nine-game losing streak. He had not won since beating Colorado in an interleague game June 23. His last win over an AL club was June 1, a 6-1 triumph in Cleveland. "Over the last couple of months, it seems like my confidence has been tested every time out," Bannister said. "I felt that today in the first inning, but it was nice that the offense exploded and took some of the pressure off my shoulders." The right-hander improved to 3-1 with a 1.91 ERA in five career starts against the Indians after allowing three runs and six hits over six innings. He had been pounded for 10 hits and seven runs over 3.2-3 innings by Minnesota in his previous start Tuesday and had a 7.79 ERA during his streak. "It will be much more fun going into my next start with this under my belt," Bannister said. "The offense stuck it to them and didn't shut it down. It was fun to watch." Shealy had his second career multihomer game, giving him four homers and nine RBIs since being recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday. The five RBIs tied a career high. "I'm getting pitches to hit and even the balls I'm not hitting hard are finding holes," Shealy said. "I'm going to try to ride this out." Jose Guillen drove in three runs while David Deus and Alberto Callaspo had two RBIs apiece as Kansas City hit .366 (59-for-161) in the four-game series, winning the final three. "Hopefully, it's one of those things that we can keep going," Royals manager Trey Hillman said. Djeslus put Kansas City ahead 5-3 with a two-out, two-run single off Edward Mujica (2-2) in the fourth. Guillen followed with a two-run double off Juan Ricon. Grady Sizemore doubled off Bannister to lead off Cleveland's first inning. Jonny Peralta and Ryan Garko had RBI singles around a sacrifice fly by Victor Martinez for a 3-0 lead. The Royals tied it at 3 in the third off Indians starter Jeremy Sowers. Shealy hit a solo homer in the second. In the third, Callaspo had an RBI double and scored on Shealy's two-out bloop single to right. Sowers retired the side on eight pitches in the first, then needed 67 pitches to get through the next two innings. "When you throw that many pitches in a couple innings, I didn't see it getting any better." Indians manager Eric Wedge said. "It's a little far-fetched to think he's going to go out and find it." Sowers up three runs and five hits over three innings, his shortest outing in 14 starts since June 30, a three-inning stint in a loss to the Chicago White Sox. "I wasn't terrible, but I was leaving the ball up," Sowers said. "I think some of it could be a testament to their hitters. They were seeing the ball good the whole series and you run into teams like that sometimes." NFL 2 ASSOCIATED PRESS San Diego Chargers wide receiver Chris Chambers, left, pulls in a touchdown pass against Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey, right, during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Denver on Sunday. Broncos eke out victory against Chargers ASSOCIATED PRESS DENVER — Showing ultimate confidence in his offense, Mike Shanahan went for the 2-point conversion with 29 seconds left and Jay Cutler hit rookie Eddie Royal over the middle to give the Denver Broncos a 39-38 win over the stunned San Diego Chargers on Sunday. The Chargers (0-2) couldn't believe they lost in the final seconds for the second straight week. Two plays later, Cutler hit Royal for the TD to make it 38-37. Trailing 38-31, the Broncos (2-0) reached the 1 but on third-and-goal, Cutler reared back to throw and the ball slipped out of his hands, bounced off the grass and into linebacker Tim Dobbins' hands. But referee Ed Hochuli blew his whistle, apparently ruiting it an incomplete pass. After a review, Hochuli said that the Broncos would keep the ball because his whistle had blown the play dead. The Broncos got the球 at the 10-yard line, where it had hit the grass out of Cutler's hands. Instead of going for the tie, however, Shanahan kept his offense on the field and with 75,000-plus fans at Invesco Field holding their breath, Cutler again found Royal in the end zone for the winner on the exact same route. Cutler's dart split three defenders and Royal cradled the pass in his gut, avoiding safety Clinton Hart but not the thrilled teammates who piled on in celebration. The Chargers had one last chance but Philip Rivers' desperation heave into the end zone missed Chris Chambers, who had four catches for 83 yards and two touchdowns. Cutler completed 36 of 50 passes for a career-best 350 yards and four TDs and enjoyed the return of Brandon Marshall, who set a franchise record with 18 catches for 166 yards in a magnificent return from his one-game suspension. Marshall's receptions were two shy of Terrell Owens' NFL record of 20 set for San Francisco against Chicago earlier this decade. slowed by a jammed right big toe, his backup, Darren Sproles had a career day, piling up 317 all-purpose yards on 14 touches, including a 103-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the first half and a 66-yard catch-and-run for the go-ahead score with 4:22 remaining. With LaDainian Tomlinson Sproles took a short pass from Rivers, who completed 21 of 33 passes for 377 yards and three TDs, and raced through the Broncos' befuddled defense to put the Chargers on top 36-31. Legedu Naanee's catch for the 2-point conversion made it 38-31. That came three plays after Cutler's only big mistake of the game — that counted. The Broncos were heading in for a score when rookie cornerback Antoine Cason intercepted Cutler's pass in the end zone, thwarting a drive that had eaten up 9 minutes and 14 plays. Cason fumbled the ball but it ended up in safety Clinton Hart's hands, and three plays later the Chargers had their first lead. WELCOME BACK JAYHAWKS! Thanks to our KU interns for a great summer! Matt Becker John Domann Regan Gangel Brian Giebink Dan Klapper Kayla Kukuk Chris Liston Joe Littich Paul Pansing Joe Pattison Brian Pike Look for us on campus this semester. Burns & McDonnell SINCE 1898 MOVING LIFE FORWARD (▶) EOE www.burnsmcd.com/careers Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Environmental and Consulting Solutions NO, THIS ISN'T A TAKE HOME INTERVIEW! YOU CAN'T MAKE UP YOUR INTERVIEW After-grad careers, part-time jobs, and internships START BUILDING cbCAmJUS.com careerbuilder NSAN 2008 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 SPORTS --- 9B Jerry Wang / KANSAN ED PRESS ey. 21 KU LOYOLA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 6 Kansas freshman forward Emily Cressy battles with sophomore Allie Roufus of Loyola-Chicago for control of the ball during a 2-1 loss on Sundav. Cressy is the current point leader for Kansas thus far in the season with four goals, two of which won the game for the Jayhawks. ers SOCCER (CONTINUED FROM 1B) Kansas outshot Loyola 19 to seven, led by junior midfielder Monica Dolinsky's seven attempts, but were plagued by mediocre delivery from the flanks and settled for low-percentage passes and shots as the game slipped away. they lost Despite being pigeonholed in their own end for much of the first half, the Ramblers opened the scoring in the 29th minute when a moment of individual brilliance from forward Cynthia Morote-Ariza split the Jayhawks' defense. Morote-Ariza fought through two tackles and slipped the ball through to midfielder Jackie Vera who beat junior goalkeeper Julie Hanley from 10 yards. "We tried to play the ball over the top," Dolinsky said. "The ground was too wet, it's too windy and it just wasn't working for us." With temperatures falling after halftime, Kansas pushed for an equalizer but Loyola made the best of its limited opportunities once again. Free to survey her options, Vera found midfielder Laura Trevillian unmarked at the back post in the 65th minute where the sophomore guided a diving header past Hanley. Francis said he was disappointed with the way his defense was positioned on both goals, but also said he wasn't particularly unhappy with the way his team competed either. "Credit to (Loyola)," Francis said. "They had two good chances and they scored them both." Despite playing with a brisk wind behind its back for the second half, Kansas was content to send hopeful long balls forward—a strategy Francis said he warned his players about at halftime to no avail. "We were hammering the crap out of the ball going forward." Francis said of his teams reliance on hopeful balls behind the defense. "We might as well have shot it, hitting it that hard and trying to play it through." Though Kansas was spinning its wheels in the run of play, Dolinksy snatched a goal back in the 80th minute when she converted a penalty kick for her fourth goal of the season. But that was all the Jayhawks could muster, and the Edited by Arthur Hur Ramblers held on for a surprising road victory. "We hate this feeling." Hanley said of the sting of defeat. "It's the first time we have had to deal with it this year. It may help us knowing we don't want to feel like this anymore." DOLINSKY LEADS KANSAS PAST MISSOURI STATE assist, and three other Jayhawks recorded their first goals of 2008. Sophomore defenders Lauren Jackson and Katie Williams and junior forward Shannon McCabe scored in the first half for Kansas. Despite ending the weekend on a low note, Kansas picked up its fifth non-conference victory 4-1 on Friday against Missouri State. Junior midfielder Monica Dollisk scored and added an outside hitter Karina Garlington continued her impressive week, with a career-high 23 kills. VOLLEYBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) "We had a really good opportunity to win this tournament," Garlington said. "So I decided to come out as strong as I could." Garlington, whose previous career high was 18 kills against UMKC last Tuesday, attributed her strong start to a better focus on the game and herself. "My mind is really free. I'm not thinking about a whole lot," Garlington said. "I'm really clear-headed." Bechard said he understood the improvement and worth of Garlington's uprising. "I think there's a natural progression from freshman to sophomore," Bechard said. "The game seems a little easier and slower." And for Garlington the game must have been in slow motion on Friday. Garlington made 44 kills in two games, including making 21 kills in a four-set victory against Cleveland State. Besides Garlington's play, the rest of the Jayhawks were no slouches on Friday. Senior middle blockers Natalie Uhart and Savannah Noyes finished with a season-high 15 kills each. with freshman Allison Mayfield's 11-kill performance not far behind. The Jayhawks showed the offensive balance that they normally have in their victories. But with every step forward Kansas took on Friday, it took one huge step back Saturday night against UAB. The jayhawks finished with a season-high 30 hitting errors, getting in one another's way for the majority of the match and looking like a completely different team from the one from the previous night. "We would of liked to, obviously, finish on a little bit higher note." Bechard said. "We felt like we game played well. It was one of those days where everything we tried, and we tried a lot of different things, just didn't work." The Jayhawks will get things clicking as their remaining schedule is reserved for Big 12 opponents, starting with a road game against Colorado on Wednesday. "Everyone in the conference will be a huge struggle," Bechard said. "We know it's not going to be easy." - Edited by Adam Mowder BASEBALL Zambrano pitches Cubs' first no-hitter in 36 years MILWAUKEE — Carlos Zambrano pitched the first no-hitter for the Chicago Cubs in 36 years, returning from a sore rotator cuff to shut down the Houston Astros 5-0 Sunday night in a game relocated because of Hurricane Ike. Pitching for the first time since Sept. 2, Zambrano stopped a Houston team that had not played since Thursday. The storm forced baseball to move two games from Texas to Miller Park and the Astros flew hours before they took the field. Zambrano, known for his emotional displays on the mound, kept himself in control until striking out Darin Erstad to "I guess I'm back!" Zambrano hollered. finish off the gem. It was baseball's first neutral-site no-hitter in modern history, the Elias Sports Bureau said. The big right-hander dropped to his knees and pointed to the sky with both hands after getting Erstad to swing and miss. Zambrano (14-5) was immediately mobbed on the mound by his teammates. "I'm a little confused right now," Zambrano said. "I still can't believe it. It's a great feeling, a feeling that you can't describe." The crowd of 23,441 — mostly Cubs fans — erupted in a wild ovation after chanting "Let's go Zi" throughout the final inning. Zambrano struck out a season-high 10 and walked one in the Cubs' first no-hitter since Milt Pappas pitched one against San Diego in 1972. NASCAR Greg Biffle began the Chase for Associated Press Against all odds, Biffle aims for championship Greg Biffle began the Chase for the championship as a long shot. At best. Winless for almost a year and seeded a distant ninth in the 12-driver field, few considered him a serious contender. 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Chevron Human Energy 10B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY'S DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 NFL Raiders rob Chiefs of an at-home win Oakland beats Kansas City 23-8 Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium ADERR JOHNSON KINGFEED FOUNDATION 56 ASSOCIATED PRESS Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Tyler Thigpen is brought down by Oakland Raiders defensive end Bernard Burgess, while throwing an incomplete pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tyler Thigpen rolled to the left to avoid the rush, then fired a pass in the direction of Dwayne Bowe. The ball caromed off an Oakland defensive back's helmet and flew 15 yards back to Thigpen, who just missed catching his own pass. It was that kind of day for Kansas City's quarterbacks. The Chiefs tried three quarterbacks in place of injured starter Brodie Croyle against Oakland on Sunday. None was any better than the next, leading to boos from the home crowd and a 23-8 loss to the Raiders in Kansas City's home opener. ASSOCIATED PRESS "We got embarrassed at home in our home opener," Chiefs coach Herm Edwards said. "That's just the way football is — sometimes you just can't get things going." Thigpen said. How bad was it? The trio had a combined passer rating of 45.2, completing 17 of 38 passes for 173 yards — 118 in the fourth quarter, after the Raiders were up 16-0. Balls flew out of bounds, into the hands of defenders who should have interceptions, to open spaces on the field when receivers turned the opposite direction. In other words, it was about what you'd expect from a team playing without its starter and had to use three quarterbacks in the first quarter. The Chiefs started with Damon Huard, who nearly led them to a last-second win over New England last week after Croyle separated his shoulder. The 12-year veteran last just two series — minus one play when receiver Marques Hagans gained two yards on a direct snap — leaving the game after throwing an interception that Tyvon Branch returned 36 yards to Kansas City's 5-yard line. Huard came of the field dizzy and was done for the day, finishing 2-for-4 for 17 yards, his biggest play a 15-yard rumble on the ground when a play broke down. "You've got to put it behind you, just forget about it and move on." Huard said. "We know that's not us, we know we're a better football team than that and we've just to get better." Thigpen wasn't a whole lot better than Huard, particularly early. The second year player from Coastal Carolina seemed to have a hard time figuring out where his receivers were going, throwing several passes in the opposite direction of their cuts. He was 3-for-12 during the second and third quarters, leading the Chiefs to just four first downs while struggling to read his receivers and Oakland's coverage. "Once Damon went out, that kind of limits what we're doing because we haven't had that time with Tyler," tight end Tony Gonzalez said. "There's a couple times he's thinking I'm going to do one thing and he's doing the other thing — we just haven't had that timing." Thigpen finally got it going in the fourth quarter with a lob that Bowe tipped and jugged for a 30-yard reception. He followed with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Tony Gonzalez to finish the drive 8 of 11 for 75 yards, then hit fullback Mike Cox for a 2-point conversion that cut Oakland's lead to 16-8. That would be it for Thigpen, though. Kansas City got the ball back at its own 36 with 3:48 left after an Oakland fumble, giving Thigpen a chance to be the hero. Instead, he followed a 19-yard completion to Bowe with a sack and a pass at Gonzalez's feet that Oakland linebacker Kirk Morrison intercepted. Thigpen finished 14-for-33 for 151 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Hagans had the other completion, hitting Bowe with a 5-yard pass on his only attempt. "As a quarterback, the more you play, the more comfortable you feel," he said. "I struggled on a couple third downs, but as the game went on, I got a little more confidence." A running game sure would have helped. Kansas City generated just 55 yards rushing on 19 carries, putting more pressure on Thipper to move the offense through the air. And once the Chiefs fell behind 16-0 midway through the third quarter, they had no choice but to throw it every time. Thigpen handled it relatively well, particularly for someone who had six career attempts before Sunday. "A young quarterback — green. You know that," Edwards said. "He was put in a tough spot. I thought he did a good job in the 2-minute at the end where he took the team down and some throws. But it's a work in progress. BROWN ASSOCIATED PRESS Kansas City Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez goes into the end zone for a two-yard touchdown reception, the Chiefs' only touchdown against the Oakland Raiders in the fourth quarter Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. The Raiders won 23-8. The BIG & LONG Tradition Continues... Sex on the Hill 2008 Coming Thursday, Sept. 18th Brought to you by: THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN sex on the Hill 2008 Coming --- NSAN 2008 'WORST EXPERIENCE AT AN OPPOSING FIELD' NEWS | 3A RECEIVER BLOCKING 101 Mangino: Receivers must learn to block FOOTBALL | 1B 'WORST EXPERIENCE AT AN OPPOSING FIELD' NEWS | 3A RECEIVER BLOCKING 101 Mangino: Receivers must learn to block FOOTBALL | 1B THE STUDENT THE UNIVERSITY JARRY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM ORGANIZATION VOLUME 120 ISSUE 19 New conservative group to focus on ideals instead of party affiliation BY RYAN MCGEENEY rmcgeeney@kansan.com It's not the easiest gig at a university considered one of the most liberal in the Midwest. Still, last Thursday, members of Young Conservatives of KU stood a hundred yards east of Wescoe Beach, trying to interest passers-by in joining their ranks. Young men handed out American flag lapel ribbons and urged people to remember the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. Jack Hutsey, Wichita junior, officially founded the Young Conservatives of the University of Kansas on Sept. 4, a week before the group's first public outreach effort. "Right now, the conservative voice is just a whisper on campus," Hutsey said. "We just want the liberals to know that we're going to raise our voice. They can have demonstrations and rallies, and so can we, it'll take time, obviously, but we'll have small successes and just build on those." Hutsey said the Young Conservatives differed from groups like the College Republicans because party affiliation mattered less than shared ideals. "I think a lot of people feel intimidated by political parties," Hutsey said. "We're trying to reach out to everyone. There are sleeper cells of conservatives on campus. They're out there — you just don't know where they are." Jesse Vaughn, president of KU College Republicans, said he welcomed another conservative outlet at the University, even if it didn't necessarily share an allegiance with the Republican Party. "It's not a bad thing for us," Vaughn said. "I don't think you have to choose between one group or the other. It's definitely a good thing." Hutsey said that the charter of the Young Conservatives at KU was based on the Young Conservatives of Texas, which has chapters at seven universities in Texas. Hutsey's "statement of principles" that were handed out Thursday is identical to that of the YCT and includes points common to many conservative declarations, including the importance of individual, economic and political freedoms, and the mainte- SEE CONSERVATIVE ON PAGE 6A CAMPUS KU gets grant for chemical center BY KEVIN HARDY editor@kansan.com The University of Kansas received the largest federal research award ever awarded in Kansas, the Office of Research and Graduate Studies announced yesterday. With the $20.2 million research award from the National Institutes of Health, the University will establish a Specialized Chemistry Center on West Campus. The center will be a part of the NIH Libraries Probe Production Centers Network, which seeks to find molecules that can help fight diseases and improve health. M. K. B. M. S. C. P. A. The NIH uses its network of researchers to solve problems that can't be solved in just one lab, said Jeff Aubé, professor of medical chemistry and leader of the six-year research initiative. The research findings may aid in discovering novel approaches to therapies and prevention, especially for rare or neglected diseases, said Elias Zerhouni, director of the NIH. "What makes me excited about this is it puts KU right in the middle of some of the most forward-thinking, biomedical research in the country." Aubie said in a news release yesterday. The University accompanies Vanderbilt University as the only institutions with a designated Specialized Chemistry Center. Edited by Andy Greenhaw SCIENCE Robert Stutman, retired agent for the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, listens to the argument delivered by Steve Hager, editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, about the legalization of marijuana. Nearth 450 people attended "Heads vs Fedex" on Monday night in the Karsracus Railway. Research project maps Greenland helps scientists A graduate research assistant at the Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets worked on a flight map of Jakobshavn, Greenland. The map helped University of Kansas researchers understand the ice sheet in Greenland and its influence on sea levels. MARIJUANA Attempting to clear the air Debate pits 'High Times editor-in-chief against retired DEA officer BY JESSE TRIMBLE jtrimble@kansan.com You couldn't smell any marijuana in the crowd Monday night during the "Heads Versus Feds" SUA event, but there were plenty of tie-dyed, 1960s band shirts sprinkled through the crowd of 440 people. FULL STORY PAGE 6A Steve Hager, editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, and Robert Stutman, a retired special agent for the Drug Enforcement Agency of New York City, argued until they were both red in the face about the legalization of marijuana in front of an emotionally charged crowd, but they also inspired a few laughs. Hager took to the stage first, and he listed five reasons why cannabis should be legalized: - It is useful for medicinal purposes. - Remit is good for the environment. . Criminalizing marijuana has led to crowded prisons, with 900,000 people arrested for possession each year. - Keeping marijuana on the black market provides dealers and criminals a cut of the $500 billion-a-year industry. - It's part of his culture. Jerry Wang/KANSAN "That's most important to me," Hager, an Illinois native, said of his affinity for the counterculture of the 1960s. Hager said he first smoked marijuana at 15 and was one of the first in his high school to do so. Many in the audience were amused when Hager said George Washington was a hemp farmer and that hemp was used for books, ink, lamps and ropes. "The first American flag was made from hemp" Hager said. "Don't fall for half-truths," Stutman said. When Stutman took the microphone, he said that Hager, his friend of seven years, passed off his own beliefs of marijuana as facts. Stutman fired back at Hager's hemp statements, saying he didn't think most Americans cared about the counterculture or about making hemp ropes. Although Stutman disagreed with the recreational use of marijuana, he said Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, a substance found in cannabis, could be used for medicinal purposes. After 25 years in the DEA, Stutman said he had arrested more than 15,000 people on drug charges. Stutman said it should remain illegal because cannabis could lessen depth perception and impair a person's ability to think and reason logically. Kelley Rushing, Lawrence junior, said both Stutman and Hager did a reasonable job of presenting both sides of the argument. Stutman said only 16 million people in the United States were regular cannabis users. "You know why?" Stutman asked, "Because it's not legal." "But I came because I believe in marijuana," Rushing said. "I know you shouldn't smoke and drive. And while Steve presented a logical and reasonable argument about a harmless drug, Bob made us think and sound like we are blind followers." Kristen Lervik, Mulvane freshman said she did not smoke marijuana but was interested in the event because some of her friends did smoke. "I don't look down on people that smoke," Lervik said. "I have never smoked and never will. It's a personal choice, and it's just how I am." The event was open to a question-and answer session after points about the legalization debate were presented. Many questions involved states' rights to legalize marijuana, the medicinal uses of marijuana and why the government won't allow it to be used for both medicinal and recreational purposes. "I smoke weed. I'll admit it," one student said as he stepped up to the microphone. Another student asked if the DEA confiscated marijuana and then sold it back to the public — a question which incited laughter from Hager and Stutman. "No, we burn it," Stutman said. Although some assume Hager would spend most of April 20 stoned, Hager said he's usually debating. "I think there's a meaningful significance to 4:20 though," Hager said. "It's the socially acceptable time to smoke." "I wanted more prudent evidence from both; more concrete facts," Coquillette said. Hager said marijuana was part of his religion, and people shouldn't fear cannabis users. Will Coquillette, Lenexa senior, said both speakers appealed too much to the emotion of the audience. Hager said out of 140 schools, Stutman has won over the crowd with his arguments only twice. "We are good people," Hager said. "We've done good things for America, and we're as American as apple pie and baseball. So, please, can I get a little freedom of religion in America?" index Edited by Lauren Keith Classifieds. 5B Opinion. 5A Crossword. 4A Sports. 1B Horoscopes. 4A Sudoku. 4A All contents, unless stated otherwise. © 2008 The University Daily Kansan JANE MCGRAW ASSOCIATED PRESS FEY'S PALIN SPOOF TOPS'SNL'OPENER The show earns its highest premiere ratings in seven years | 4A weather TODAY 76 50 Sunny weather TODAY 76 50 Sunny WEDNESDAY 80 52 Sunny THURSDAY 77 53 Sunny B 14 J 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 quote of the day "We are closer to the ants than to the butterflies. Very few people can endure such leisure." — Gerald Brenan, English writer fact of the day www.antiquadailyphoto.com Guatemalans eat Sompopo ants. They remove the belly and roast them on a baked clay griddle, then add salt and lime juice. Want to know what people are talking about? Here's a list of the five most e-mailed 1. Brown: Presidential election should revitalize politics on campus 2. Do you know where that KU T-shirt came from? 3. Daytime dozin' 4. Students create musical recording for national promotion 5. Possibilities abound for building's future vacant space 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. 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 0746-4967) is published daily during the school year except Saturday, Sunday, fall break, spring break and exams. Weekly during the summer session excluding holidays. 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The van is part of a collection of Matchbox cars owned by American collector Scott D. Gillogly at Vectis Auctioneers. The entire collection is valued at $1 million and is on display ahead of the auction to be held on Sept. 16 and 17. Gillogly began collecting Matchbox cars as a child and his entire collection now numbers in the thousands. Fitness programs for children gain popularity EXERCISE NEW YORK - Like many parents, Diana Ennen had trouble getting her daughter, Amber, to exercise. So two years ago, Ennen decided that Amber was coming to the health club. Now age 10, Amber is using the stair stepper, lifting hand weights and doing situps on a stability ball. It may sound like a grown up routine, but many parents are enrolling their children in fitness centers or buying child-sized equipment for a workout more grueling than ballet or Little League but cheaper than hiring a personal trainer. Last year, 1.3 million children ages 6 to 11 were members of a health club, according to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association. And as of April, a quarter of IHRSA member clubs surveyed had children's programs. At Action Kids Fitness Center, with two locations in California, children can take a 40- to 45-minute circuit training workout with resistance machines and cardio stations, including stationary bikes that connect to PlayStation 2. The center also has hip-hop dance, yoga, karate and monthly nutrition classes. "We really pride ourselves on the energy and excitement we put into making fitness fun," said Steve Ewing, the center's co-founder. "We don't want them to be thinking they are overweight and obese. We want them to acknowledge that moving is fun." The circuit workout at Funfit Family Fitness Center in Rockville, Md., has a tot-sized exercise bike, an air stepper and hydraulic strength training equipment. Kids and parents can also use personal trainers together or take classes including yoga for tots. While experts agree that any fitness is better than nothing, they aren't so sure this is the answer. Today's parents are busy working and less apt to let their children go outside and play, said Celia Kibler, founder of Funfit. "At first I limited play time and forced them to be active," she said. "It did not seem right so I settled on a Wii. I purchased a Wii Fit for myself and my kids use it more than I do. It really gets their heart rates up." "Parents need a place where they know their kids can stay active, stay healthy and be in a safe place that's supervised by professional people," she said. Video games make teens believe fitness is "hip and cool," said Alyson Stoner, a 15-year-old actress who stars in the "Get Fit With Alyson" Web series and the Wii Fit's "Get Wii Fit with Alyson." Home play has also gotten a jolt from video games such as the Wii Fit. With an electronic device called the Gamercize, children can play video games as long as they are stepping or cycling — stop stepping and the video game stops. Kids become so plugged into the games, they forget they are exercising, said Terry Grim, director of business development for KickStart Fitness, the U.S. distributor of the Gamercize. He said about 3,000 Gamercize devices were sold in the last quarter. Stephanie Ochoa, 32, of San Antonio, bought the Wii after noticing her children would rather play video games than ride bikes. Children should be outside inter- acting with other children, not play ing video games in a musty basement, said Tony Sparber, who runs New Image Weight Loss Camps. And considering children's short attention spans, they may not find any of these expensive toys fun enough, said Cedric Bryant, chief science officer for the American Council on Exercise. He recommends simple games like Duck Duck Goose and Capture the Flag. "In the '50s and '60s, kids were playing and they were playing outside," he said. "We didn't have all these concerns about overweight, out-of-shape kids." Kid fitness programs don't come cheap; a Funfit membership is $60 a month without a family discount plan. A kid-sized treadmill runs about $1,500, said Grim. A Gamerize unit is about $300. Still, Cathie Soneja, 47, of Anaheim, Calif., said her 8-year-old son Nathan is usually the one reminding her that it's time to go to Action Kids, where he does the circuit and takes hip-hop dance. "When we first started, I wasn't that fit. Then I started seeing that I was getting stronger," he said. "It makes me feel like a teenager or adult." What do you think? POLIN SIERRA FALTER SIERRA FALTER Lincoln, Neb., senior "I'm a complete supporter.It's nice to see KU take initiative on environmental issues." BY PAUL DESANDRO DORITA BERTELLI MATTLERICLE Overland Park freshman "I'm not sure how much of a difference it will make, but it's worth a shot." WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE DINING SERVICE'S "LOSE THE LID" CAMPAIGN? P KACIE PAULS Olathe freshman "I think it's a good idea to save money and be eco-friendly." KACIE PAULS DANIEL ROTHMAN JASON KROGE Lawrence grad student "Most of the time I don't get a lid myself, but it is a good idea to produce less trash." Dorothy Hamill Your mind isn't the only thing that needs exercise STUDENT MEMBERSHIP $99* PER SEMESTER Curves YOUR CURVES WILL AMAZE YOU! curves.com Footprints 1339 Massachusetts Store Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 Footprints 1339 Massachusetts Store Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 CAMPER Footwear Sale CAMPER CAMPER Footwear Sale or campus The "Men's Golf Kansas Invitational" will be held all day at Alvamar Golf Course, located at 1809 Crossgate Drive. The lecture "Gender & Climate Change" will begin at noon in 706 Fraser. The workshop "Best Practices / Security Awareness" will begin at 10 a.m. in the Instruction Center in Anschutz Library. The brownbag lecture "The View from the Street: Communist Dictatorship to Democratic Transition?" will begin at noon in 318 Bailey Hall. The workshop "Introduction to Personal Computing with Mac OS X" will begin at 1 p.m. in the Budig Media Lab. The seminar "Osher Institute: Reading Hemingway" will begin at 2 p.m. in Continuing Education, 1515 St. Andrews Dr. contact us The seminar "Translational Biology and Medicine: People and Ideas at Work!" will begin at 3 p.m. in Wahl Hall West in KU Medical Center. Tell us your news Contact Matt Erickson, Mark Davis, and Brian Law- ley or Sorrick at 664-840- or editor at kansan.com. The Faculty Senate Executive Committee Meeting will begin at 3 p.m. in the Provost Conference Room in Strong Hall. correction Wednesday's article "Fifth-generation students follow family traditions" incorrectly paraphrased Ruth Anne Snee gas. The article meant to say Sneegas thought Baby Jay was a popular addition to the Jayhawk family when she attended the University. The workshop "Dreamweaver: Creating Web Pages" will begin at 3 p.m. in the Budig PC Lab. The lecture "Study Group with Dole Fellow Joe Gaylord" will begin at 4 p.m. in the Dole Institute of Politics. Michelle Branch is coming to the Lied Center a week from today. Get your tickets at the SUA box office (fourth floor of the Kansas Union). They are $10 for KU students. The social event "SWE Evening with Industry" will begin at 6 p.m. in the Ballroom in the Kansas Union. The concert "Visiting Artist Eric Mandat, clarinet" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall. KUinfo daily KU info 11 Kansas newsroom Kansas Stauffer-FRH Hall 14 Jayhawk Bldw. Lac- tion (756) 864-4810 (756) 864-4810 Kennedy GLASS All Glass Is Cut To Order Commercial Glazing Contractor Auto Glass Repair and Replacement PROSIARS Serving Lawrence Since 1950 843-4416 730 NEW JERSEY A > THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 NEWS 3A ATHLETICS Some KU fans rattled by insults at South Florida game BY B.J. RAINS 54 South Florida fans celebrate after their 37-34 victory against Kansas on Friday night. Some Kansas fans have complained that South Florida fans cussed at them and insulted them. Fans have sent e-mails to USF's athletics department, and officials say they are looking into the complaints. rains@kansan.com Jon Goering/KANSAP KU fans who traveled to Tampa, Fla., to watch the Jayhawks Friday night expected to see a great college football game between two ranked teams. Not only were fans disappointed by the 37-34 loss, but they also thought some South Florida fans were rude and disrespectful. "Ive gone to KU games all over the place, and this was absolutely the worst experience I have ever had at an opposing field," said Pat Porzelt, 1987 graduate and Kansas football season ticket-holder. Porzelt said that the insults were heaved by both men, women, students and adults and that they started before the game and lasted until well after it was over. "I was walking through the parking lot, and a guy got in my face and started calling me names that I have never been called in my entire life," Porzelt said. "And that was before the game even started. It was pretty bad. I can't even tell you some of the things people said because they aren't printable." Because South Florida has had problems with its student body's behavior at games in the past, the school started a campaign called "Be Respect-A-Bull," which was "aimed at promoting a higher level of pride, sportsmanship and honor," according to South Florida's athletics department's Web site goUSFbulls.com. Chris Freet, assistant athletics director for communication at South Florida, said that the school was aware of the behavior on Friday night and that it was looking into ways to improve it. "We know there's at least a couple of instances from Kansas fans that had negative experiences this weekend." Freet said. "Unfortunately, not everyone is abiding by the idea of respecting the incoming fans and the visiting team. Later on this week, we will try to find some resolutions to ensure better experience for visiting teams. One problem is too many problems." Hostility among fans is nothing new in college football. Some Nebraska fans had their tires slashed by Kansas students during a game at Memorial Stadium in 2003. Ken Short, Topea graduate student, made the trip to Tampa with two friends and expected to talk football with some USF fans. He said a few were complimentary of Kansas, but a large portion of the fans flipped him off, cussed at him and insulted him. "I'm prepared for that kind of behavior at a Missouri game or a Kansas State game, but not at a non-conference game in September against a team we've played one time." Short said. "We all had our blue on, and a large portion of the fans just hurled insults at us and were disrespectful to us and just treated us very badly." Some fans e-mailed the athlet. ics department at South Florida voicing their displeasure. Brent Kassing, KU alumnus living in Orlando, Fla., drove to Tampa with his wife and two young children for the game. He said he was so upset with what he saw that he immediately e-mailed officials at South Florida when he got home. "Try getting to the stadium in there where you have to walk by giant beer bongs with hundreds of students all chugging beer," Kassing wrote in the e-mail, which was also sent to The University Daily Kansan. "How do I explain that to my children? How do you get into the gate safely without fearing for your life and your kids?" Kassing also wrote, "Inside the stadium, in the Kansas section, things weren't any better. USF students who walked by or were within the section seemed more interested in taunting and foul language than the game. I saw some older KU fans (if you count 50s as older) outraged and potentially looking to jump over the rails to strangle those kids." Short and his friends said that they would travel to at least one more road game this season and that they hoped the atmosphere in the stands would be better than what they experienced in Tampa. "I expect it to be much better," Short said. "It would be hard to be any worse." — Edited by Lauren Keith 2008 KU Undergraduate Business Council KU School of Business THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18·12-5 PM KANSAS UNION BALLROOM 5TH & 6TH FLOORS STUDENT REGISTRATION WILL BE ON THE 6TH FLOOR --- ALDI WELCOME OUR SPONSORS: Westar Energy. 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Yesterday's Cryptoquip: THE STAG, WHICH HAD RECENTLY BEEN BADLY HURT, WAS FOUND IN THE WOODS HANGING ON FOR DEER LIFE. Today's Cryptoquip Clue: G equals Y MUSIC NEW YORK — Britney Spears' second comeback is in full swing; She's due to release a new album in December, on her 27th birthday. "Circus" is set for release Dec. 2, a little more than a year after she released last November's "Blackout," which was perhaps her most critically acclaimed CD, but came during a year of erratic Spears sets release date for new album 'Circus' The first single,"Womanizer," will be released to radio Sept. 22, her record label, Jive/Zomba, announced Monday. Associated Press behavior, rehab, custody battles and at least one hospitalization. But these days, Spears has been in the spotlight for all the right reasons. She won three MTV Video Music Awards for her clip "Piece of Me" and appeared on the Sept. 7 awards show looking fit and stunning. . Should 21 still be the drinking age? . Is your tuition too high? . Do you really think State Senate doesn't matter? www.ScottMorganForSenate.com\KUStudents.htm Think for yourself. If you're voting in Lawrence this fall, look into your choices. Informed voting is a good thing. MORGAN STATE SENATE PETER M. BARRISON Paid for by Scott Morgan for Senate Committee, Brad Finkeldel, Treasurer } --- 2 1 OPINION 5A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUFSDAY SEPTEMBER 16.2008 TV shows don't represent the LGBT population FRUIT FOR THOUGHT MATT HUBSCHELD I have plenty of my real gay and lesbian friends here in Lawrence, filling my life with laughter and more drama than I can sometimes handle. But where are my gays on TV, providing me with hours of canned laughter and scripted drama? In the 2007-2008 season, only 1.1 percent of the characters on broadcast TV identified themselves at lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or transsexual, according to a study by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. This is much lower than GLAAD's 6.8 percent estimate of the number of Americans who identify themselves as LGBT, and it has even decreased from the previous season. Damon Romine, entertainment media director for GLAAD, said that even though the number of characters on broadcast TV was down, the number of LGBT characters on cable increased from 15 to 40. Also, Romine said, the quality and range of LGBT characters on all networks was improving in plot and character development. Romine said that many networks were hesitant to include LGBT characters because of a fear that the characters would not be accurately represented and that LGBT characters were usually represented as the victim or villain in many crime shows. "Where are the gay cops, lawyers and forensic scientists?" Romine asked. Three shows have fairly represented LGBT characters, he said. The drama "Brothers & Sisters" features a married couple of the same sex, and it's the only show to feature a gay character over 60. With an ensemble of more than 15 characters, though, I would be surprised if the same sex couple on TV Check out these LGBT characters on TV: Marco on CW's "Privileged" Eric van der Woodsen on CWs"Gossip Girl" Larry on Fox's "Do Not Disturb" Scotty Wandell on ABC's "Brothers & Sisters" Lafayette Reynolds on HBO's "True Blood" had time to cut the cake. Two comedies are also paving the way for LGBT characters. "Ugly Betty" features an openly gay character and a transgender character. "Desperate Housewives" features an openly gay young man and a middle-aged gay couple that also got married this past season. I can remember how giddy I was when the young gay male character first appeared on "Desperate Housewives." I was desperate for some reflection of my life on TV. When LGBT characters become few and far between on TV, LGBT viewers accept subpar representations of themselves, which come to reflect on how they view the community and the people around them. So is this what we have to look forward to this coming TV season? Some trendy marriages between the same sex and an old gay guy? I miss my shows that involved being gay as a central focus of the show. The closest show that's come close is reruns of "The Golden Girls." And trust me, it's going to be years before I break out the muumuu and quit attempting to find a fair, focused and adequate representation of the LGBT community on television. Hirschfeld is an Augusta senior in journalism. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Would-be parents want to care for any child Weeks later, my wife had what I thought was a standard medical checkup. When she came back, I knew that our dream was on hold. She had a miscarriage. This summer, my wife and I finally found out she was pregnant. We had anticipated this day since our marriage. Although we could pursue other achievements, there was nothing we wanted more than to be parents. That sounds old-fashioned, but that's fine. Our story is surprisingly common. About 20 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage. There are many would-be parents who would give anything in the world to welcome a child into their home. It pains me to see society view the arrival of a new human being as tragedy or a problem. It is the most wonderful gift you could have. Yes, we all hope the new baby can be born in good health to expecting parents, but every life is precious, whatever the circumstances. There are extreme times when I agree abortion should be an option — such as if the pregnancy is a threat to the mother's life or rape or incest — but even then I would hope the mother gives the baby a chance, if at all possible. If you are not able to raise a baby yourself, many people are willing to help. I know wonderful parents who are able to raise a family because a mother was willing and brave enough to put her child up for adoption. I have played with children who are alive only because someone gave them a chance. Mother Teresa said she would take any baby that would otherwise be aborted. We would gladly make the same offer. Nathan Markham is a Lawrence senior in chemical engineering HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTERTO THE EDITOR Length: 300-400 words The submission should include the author's name, phone number, grade, hometown. Send letters to opinion@kansan.com. Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. LETTER GUIDELINES CONTACT US Matt Erickson, editor 864-4810 or merickson@kansan.com Mark Dent, rmanaging editor 864-4810 or mdent@kansan.com Lauren Keith, opinion editor 864-4924 or lkeith@kansan.com Kelsey Hayes, managing editor 864-4810 or khayes@kansan.com Dani Hurst, managing editor 864-4810 or dhurst@kansan.com Patrick De Oliveira, associate opinion editor 864-4924 or pdeolliveira@kansan.com Jordan Herrmann, business manager 864-4358 or jherrmann@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news editor Jon Schlitt, sales and marketing adviser 864-7666 or jchlitt@kanan.com Toni Bergquist, sales manager 864-4477 or tbergquist@kansan.com THE EDITORIAL BOARD THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansai Editorial Board are Alex Dohrty, Jenny Hartz, Lauren Keith, Patrick de Oliveira, Ray Seebrecht and Ian Stanford. Finance health care with a sin tax on cigarettes Consumer culture is as bad for you as cigarettes or booze. Look at how many people have credit card debt. For most people, this debt isn't from medical expenses or a family emergency. People just want to live outside their means and consume, consume, consume We have two options to solve this problem. Either we should tax everything under the sin tax that isn't food, water, shelter or clothing, or we should just raise the tax on a pack of cigarettes. CAPITOL POLITICS ROSS STEWART If we don't raise the sin tax on cigarettes, how else are we supposed to help reform health care in Kansas — only one of 10 states that has an increasing number of people who don't have health care. When people are worried about taxing cigarettes and liquor to help reform something as necessary as the health care system, I get disappointed. Smokers are the last group of people I'd expect to hear complain about such a thing. All the people I know who smoke hand them out to anyone wanting to bum one. Why all the fuss then? FROM CURRAN.HELLEHER @ FLICKR.COM Gov. Kathleen Sebelius would propose a package of health care reforms that includes a 50-cent tax increase on cigarettes, according to an article in the Lawrence Journal-World. buy, buy, buy, Just tax the cigarettes and get children and the uninsured some health care. But there are people against this measure. So I have to ask, how else are we supposed to get money for such a thing? A sin tax, usually a tax on cigarettes and booze, is supposed to be a tax on a product that harms people and causes damage to society. If we don't wish to finance health care reforms with a tax increase on cigarettes, I suppose there are plenty of other products that could be considered unnecessary or harmful. Suppose all we need to survive is shelter, food, water and clothing. Why don't we put a sin tax on all things that are for vain hedonistic purposes? But how much stuff is really unnecessary in life? Big screen TV tax. Car tax. Gold watch tax. Big fluffy pillow tax. Wii tax. Desert tax (after all, it isn't a meal). Wet wipe tax. Think about how much surplus revenue the state could receive every year from such a wide stance on the definition as to what qualifies as taxable under the sin tax. Stewart is a Wichita senior in journalism. Are bicycles the same as all other motor vehicles? KANSAN FILE PHOTO THE CYNICAL OPTIMIST NICK MANGIARACINA STOP Here we go again, another year and another bicyclist receiving a $120 fine for running a stop sign. It's not unreasonable to expect bicyclists to follow the same rules of the road that other motor vehicles follow, but it is unreasonable to apply the same punishment to bicyclists as it is to cars, trucks, SUVs and semis because a bicycle is radically different. My cousin almost died from getting hit by a car that rolled through a stop sign. He lost about half his teeth and broke his arm. It took him a year to recover. The car wasn't traveling more than 10 miles per hour. However, had he been hit by a bicycle he would have been able to walk away — bruised and angry, but in a lot better shape. Though technically a vehicle, a bicycle is not a car, truck, SUV or semi, or even a motor vehicle. If a bicycle was the same as a motor vehicle, then bicycles would be required to register with the DMV, get a license plate and pay a property tax. A typical car weighs more than 2,000 pounds and travels 30 mph on city streets. A typical bicycle weighs about 20 pounds and typically travels about 10 mph. Because a bike travels at a much slower average speed, the cyclist has far more time to react than the driver does to avoid an accident. Since the state does not consider them a motor vehicle, they are not required to do any of this. So why does the University consider them the same as any other vehicle when the state of Kansas doesn't? In fact, the state doesn't even consider all motor vehicles the same. If it did, then there would be only one kind of license, but there isn't. If you want to drive a motorcycle instead of a car, you have to get a motorcycle license. If you use your vehicle for commercial purposes, the state requires a commercial license. Different rules should be applied to radically different vehicles. The most a bicycle has in common with a motor vehicle is that both are forms of transportation, both have at least two wheels and both run on the ground. Other than that, they don't have much in common. Since the mass of a car is more than 100 times that of a bicycle, twice as wide and travels at more than double the typical speed of a bicycle, if you get hit by a car you're going to be in far worse shape than if you get hit by a bicycle. I've never heard of anyone dying from getting hit by a bicycle. Another reason we should punish cyclists less is to encourage more bicycling and less driving. After all, bicyclists are already saving us money through fewer road repairs, cheaper gas and lower health care costs due to fewer sick people. pedestrian was talking on his cell phone, looking at the ground and jaywalking across jayhawk Boulevard within minutes after the campus whistle had blown. I rung my bell at least five times and swerved, though I still ran into him. I regret to say that I went from 6 to 0 in less than three seconds. He was annoyed, though I was able to grab him before he likely would have fallen over. If cyclists are to going to be fined at all for running a stop sign, $30 would be a fairer fine, as for the law to be just the punishment needs to fit the crime. Sometimes two wheels are better than four — though two are certainly better than the one this law is balancing on. Once I even hit someone while on my bike, though not because I ran a stop sign, but because the Mangiaracina is a Lenexa senior in journalism. F FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. damn road! Wow! Who knew that bicyclists had to obey the rules of the road, too? Get off my street cause I ain't sharin' no --minutes --minutes Is it bad that I sit and stare at the Free for All screen thinking of clever things to Am I the only single lesbian out there? --minutes --minutes To all the people wearing polos to the gym: Do you own a mirror? --minutes At first I hated your red socks, but then I realized the brilliance of the unexpected color poking through. Props for breaking social norms. Next up on the Parking Department's list making people buy parking permits for biker. } --minutes Dear right-handed students, Don't sit in my left-handed desk and I won't piss in your Gatorade. --- --minutes --minutes I'll bet the reason the KU cops are giving bike riders tickets is because they know the University isn't making any money on them. If they can't sell them parking permits, they can get here free. I just saw this kid walk into the men's bathroom in Malott without shoes on. That comic about organic chemistry is true. I feel like I'm about to die. My women's studies teacher reminds me of a female version of Borat. --minutes --minutes Is it Wednesday yet? I want to see Louisville kick K-State's --minutes - --minutes You really should clean your tools after using them The squirrel in my backyard just drank half an ashtray worth of cigarette water, found a pancake in the trash and ran around with it for 20 Free for All quotes should be read aloud on Wescoe beach daily via megaphone. --minutes --- So, I'm sitting behind a girl painting her nails in chemistry. This means one of two things: 1. Terrible teacher (true) or 2. She has no free --- --- @KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. 4 6A NEWS SCIENCE THE UNIVERSITY'S DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 Researcher maps Greenland Graduate research assistant's project helps scientists study ice sheets BY SACHIKO MIYAKAWA smiyakawa@kansan.com Jakobshavn, Greenland, is 2,637 miles away from Lawrence, but thanks to Audrey Fusco, it seems a lot closer. This past summer, Fusco, Wichita graduate research assistant, completed a flight line map of Jakobshaven that is being used to help researchers study the ice sheet in the area. Fusco works at the Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets, CReSIS, and developed the map without traveling to Greenland. WHAT IS IT: CReSIS CReSIS measures the ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica using radar, which allows researchers to collect data from far away. The data tells researchers the amount of snow accumulation and provides information about the internal layers of the ice sheets over large areas. CReSIS is... • The Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets. CReSIS is... "Before CreSIS developed a radar to see these layers, scientists had to rely on snow pits and ice cores to obtain information about the ice sheets," Fusco said. - Three years old. The National Science Foundation approved KU researchers' proposals and established CReSIS in 2005. Source: David Braaten, CReSIS deputy director - On West Campus. For her project, Fusco used a geographic information system to build a map for an airplane and to obtain geographical coordinates for the area that researchers wanted to study. A pilot programmed the coordinates into a plane so that it could fly over the area. The plane carried a device that uses radar to collect data. - On West Campus. - Composed of 12 faculty members from the departments of geography and geology and the School of Engineering. CRESIS also partners with researchers from domestic universities and international institutions, including University of Denmark and Haskell Indian Nations University. Two students at Haskell Indian Nations University and RJ Rowley, instructor of geography at Haskell, helped with Fusco's mapping project. WHAT IS IT: ICE CORE Cylinders of ice obtained by drilling into a glacier. Rowley said Fusco's map was more efficient than the one that was previously used. Upernavik Jakobshavn Uummannaq Qeqertarsuaq Aasiaat Kangaatsiaq Ilulissat Qasigiannguit Chiemengaq Sisimut Hortensiusq Kangerlussuaq Kangerdlugssuaq Manititsoq NUUK Quemtik Tasilaq Helheim Pagmiut Ivittuut Qaqortog Nanortalik KALAALLIT NUNAAT Gronland 1:10 mio Graphic by Kevin Grunwald/KANSAN Source: greenfacts.org Ice cores provide information on climate from different periods that can be used for research. "It wasn't as organized and Scientists at the University of Kansas' Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets study glaciers in Greenland because changes in glaciers can affect climate around the world. straightforward as Audrey's" Rowley said. Jakobshavn is an outlet glacier on the west coast of Greenland. Fusco said Jakobshavn was one of the fastest flowing outlet glaciers in the world. David Braaten, professor of geography and the CReSIS deputy director, said it was important for CReSIS to measure the change of the glacier to understand its effect on the rest of the world. Fusco said if the ice sheet on Greenland and the glacier completely melted, the sea levels would rise about 23 feet. Braaten said the current rate of sea level rise could affect many coastal mega-cities and expose millions of people to threats from natural disaster. Scientists can provide data that could prevent disasters, Braaten said. "What's happening now is going to continue and accelerate." Braaten said. "Hopefully, we'll have the opportunity to say how fast and how much." Fusco studies human geography at the University. She said that she had never built a flight map before starting the project and that the exposure to physical geography was a good experience for her. "I really enjoyed learning about what is happening regarding climate change" Fusco said. Edited by Becka Cremer SponSored by: kieu's BUD LIGHT Jo Shmo's 724 Mass St ULTIMATE TAN LIQUOR B.S. Harborfront, Anfurton, LA Hosted at: ABE & JAKE'S LAKERS Sex on the Hill ROCKSTARS Sex on the Hill ROCKSTARS SEXIEST PARTY OF THE YEAR Party at Abe & Jakes Thurs. Sept. 18 at 9pm Dress up as your favorite Rockstar for No Cover! 18 to enter 21 to drink $3,000 in Contests/Raffles and Giveways Buses for Dorms Party Buses in front of Mrs. E's • 9:30 pm • 10 pm Hosted at: ABE&JAKE'S Amy Will-Shack THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Rvan McGeenev/KANSAN ATTEOR LIBRARY Jack Hutsey, Wichita junior, is a founding member and president of the Young Conservatives of the University of Kansas with their student political club that seeks to attract participants with their ideology, instead of party affiliation. The group is modeled after the charter of the Young Conservatives of Texas, which has chapters at at more than seven universities throughout the state of Texas. CONSERVATIVE (CONTINUED FROM 1A) nance of a strong military. David White, state chairman of the YCT, said that while he was unaware of Hutsey's actions to emulate his organization, he was delighted to see like-minded individuals establishing a foothold at the University. "We're humbled and think it's wonderful that other groups are following our model." White said. White said that college students at campuses as far away, as New Zealand had sought the YCT's help to establish conservative groups. Conservatives aren't necessarily "As far as I'm concerned, everyone's welcome," VanBusirk said. "We'd love to work with them if there's something we can agree on, which I'm sure there is." TRAGEDY Witchcraft rumor sparks riot at Congo soccer game Edited by Lauren Keith Most of the victims were between the ages of 11 and 16, Radio Okapi said. They were suffocated as panicked crowds ran for the exits during the mayhem Sunday in Butembo in eastern Congo's North Kivu province. the only ones happy to see more political involvement by students on campus. Colleen VanBuskirk, co-president of KU Delta Force, a progressive political coalition, said she looked forward to the Young Conservatives making themselves heard. KINSHASA, Congo — Accusations that a soccer player was using witchcraft during a match in eastern Congo sparked a riot that killed 13 people, a U.N-funded radio station reported Monday. Radio Okapi said police tried to control the violence at Matokeo stadium by firing into the air to protect their commander, who was hit in the head and wounded by fans. The two local clubs involved were Socozaki and Nyuki System, the radio said. Mpalukai said the government was investigating. Dozens of teenagers marched through Butembo's dirt streets Monday in protest, and the regional governor, Julien Mpaluku, paid a visit to the hospital. He made no mention of witchcraft, but confirmed that soldiers had fired into the air to calm angry crowds. The shooting prompted panic instead, which became fatal "when the crowds all tried to leave at the same time." "Most of the dead were children, only two or three were adults," Mpaluku said. 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SPORTS | 4B TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 PAGE1B COMMENTARY Friday's loss could be a blessing in disquise BY ALEX DUFEK adufek@kansan.com Don't sound the alarm. Don't jump off the bandwagon. Kansas' loss against South Florida might help the Jayhawks more than a win ever could. The layhawks' loss to the Bulls on Friday night momentarily took the life out of a busy Friday night in Lawrence. It stung and it hurt fans, but after a brief pause, life continued as usual. Kansas' 2008 season will continue as well. In sports, there is no such thing as a good loss or an ugly win. A loss is always bad, and a win is always good. It doesn't matter how it's done, as long as you have more points than your opponent when the clock hits zero. Kansas couldn't quite get the job done against the Bulls. However, if such a thing as a good loss did exist, the 37-34 loss on Friday would be one. The team has moved on, so to speak. It's time to prepare for Sam Houston State and former Oklahoma quarterback Rhett Bomar. However, you can bet that they are still thinking about Friday night. They are thinking about what went wrong—what almost was and what can no longer be. Perfection is out the window, but every other possibility remains But how does a tough loss help? Wouldn't it be better to have a close win and be 3-0? With a very difficult schedule coming up, a loss does something a win could not. It teaches. The most important lessons are the toughest to learn. Kansas learned the hard way what has to be done to be among the college football elite. Last year's team learned the same lesson. Last year against Missouri, the team didn't show up early on and as a result fell behind 21-0. The lead could not be overcome and the Jayhawks fell for the first and only time in 2007. The team learned from its mistakes. When the players took the field against Virginia Tech in January for the Orange Bowl, they were the aggressors. The Jayhawks were no longer stuck in the headlights like they were at Arrowhead Stadium in November. The things that went wrong against Missouri — only 42 yards rushing, two turnovers given up, zero turnovers forced and a serious lack of pressure on Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel — were fixed against Virginia Tech. Kansas forced three turnovers, only gave up one, rushed for 95 yards, sacked the Holkes five times on the night and took home a bowl of oranges. So what did Kansas learn about this year's team on Friday night? It learned it must develop a killer instinct. Things never got going in the third quarter. It looked as though Kansas assumed South Florida wouldn't adjust at the half and fight back. They didn't anticipate the crowd reawakening in Tampa or losing control of the momentum. They were wrong and now they know. I wouldn't expect to see it happen again. Todd Reeseing and Company won't let it. The proud Kansas defense that returned nine starters from one year ago won't let it. Kansas now knows that without a run game, no lead is safe. Kansas rushed for a miserable 61 yards on the ground, averaging 2.9 yards-per-carry. The defense became exhausted after quick three-and-out offensive possessions in the third quarter. Kansas needs to be able to wear down a defense on the ground. Look for an increased emphasis on that against Sam Houston State and Iowa State. Maybe junior running back Angus Quigley will finally see some first-half action. Kansas must create a pass rush. Bulls quarterback Matt Grothe had twice as much time than Todd Reeing did to SEE COMMENTARY ON PAGE 8B FOOTBALL WIDE RECEIVER'S TO DO LIST Receiving yards Catches per game Run blocking? Rout running? Junior running back Jake Sharp makes a cut back after South Florida safety Garleton Williams avoided a block attempt by junior wide receiver Kerry Meier. Coach Mark Mangino said, that poor blocking by the wide receivers was one reason the Hawks have had trouble runnig 5 C. WILLIAMS 32 10 Graphic by Bryan Dykman Receivers can walk the walk, but can they block the block? BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com Junior receiver Kerry Meier leads the nation in receptions. Four receivers have already recorded 100-yard receiving games, and Kansas is the only school in the nation that has three receivers averaging more than six catches per game. But that doesn't mean coach Mark Mangino is pleased with how the wide receivers have played so far. In fact, the seventh-year head coach is anything but. "I think we have a mentality with some of our receivers where they want to catch passes, but as far as the other things that come with the game, running precise routs and blocking, I thought we were very standard night," Mangino said. "I think a few of our young receivers got to understand that there's a lot more to that position than just catching the ball." The KU running game has gotten off to a dismal start in 2008 — rushing for only 315 yards in three games — and Mangino attributes some of the problems to the wide receivers' lack of blocking on the perimeter. "I think a lot of our issues in the run game — some of them deal with the offensive line, some of them deal with the running backs," Mangino said. "But I think the receivers, watching tape, had opportunities to get some blocks for our run game and did not do it, did not sustain their blocks. That's disappointing when you can get running backs on the next level and not get help from their receivers." Sophomore receiver Johnathan Wilson leads the group with 276 yards receiving on 19 catches. Meier has 29 receptions (tied for first in division 1-A) and 253 yards receiving while sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe has 237 yards receiving and four touchdowns. Freshman receiver Daymond Patterson has 149 yards receiving on 13 catches. But still, Mangino would like to see the group improve in areas not associated with catching passes. "Kerry does a decent job of it," Mangino said. "I think the rest of our receivers need a lot, a lot of work." The team has been playing without senior receiver Dexton Fields, who has missed the last two games with an injured foot. Fields led the team in receiving in both 2006 and 2007 and also was one of the teams best blocking receivers. Mangino said that if the current receivers don't improve their blocking, he will find guys that will. "I made it very clear to those guys that if you don't block, you can't play," Mangino said. "We'll put somebody in there that will and we'll get the ball to them and have them make the catches. You cannot be one-dimensional and be successful at the wide receiver position." — Edited by Andy Greenhaw MEN'S GOLF leam ties for fifth after first round Through one round of the Kansas Invitational at Alvamar Golf Club (par-72, 7,092 yards), the men's golf team tied for fifth place with a score of 297. Freshman Ian Anson led the team with a par round of 72 and tied for fourth place. Senior Walt Koelbel finished the first round tied for 21st with a score of 74 after finishing the first nine holes four strokes over par. Coming off a fourth place finish in the Nebraska Fairway Invitational, sophomore Nate Barbee was tied for 31st place with a score of 76. UC-Davis led the first round with a score of 290. Results of the second round were not available. The tournament concludes today with a final 18 holes to be played. Bryan Wheeler Kansas Invitational Alvamar Golf Club (par-72, 7092 yards) Team standings (1) UC Davis - 290 (2) South Dakota State - 292 (3) TCU - 294 (4) Louisiana-Lafayette - 295 (T5) North Texas - 297 (T5) Kansas - 297 (T4) Ian Anson [36 - 36 = 72] (T21) Walt Koebel [40 - 34 = 74] (T21) Blake Giroux [38 - 37 = 75] (T31) Barbie Barbe [38 - 38 = 76] (T60) Andrew Storm [36 - 42 = 78] *(T31) Patrick Roth [38 - 38 = 76] *(T64) Bobby Knowles [39 - 40 = 79] Individual results *(T64) Brandon Hermrock [36 - 43 = 79] *{T74} Bryan Hackenberg [41 - 39 = 80] TENNESSEE Weston White/KANSAN Sophomore Nate Barbee attempts a putt just off the green Monday afternoon at Alvamar Golf Course. Barbee shot a 76 after the first round, with Kansas sitting fifth place overall. 4 5 A. --- 2B THE INVESTMENT MANAGER TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2000 is just the beginning Day one. It's where all the hard work pays off. 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Kansas City's two wins came against San Diego and Green Bay, and its worst loss came against the Cleveland Browns. The Chiefs lost 44-7. They opened the season with five straight losses, and after winning two of three, closed the year with six straight losses. trivia of the day Q: Who was the Chiefs' top quarterback during the dreadful 1977 season? A: Mike Livingston. He started 11 games, passing for 1,823 yards, nine touchdowns and 15 interceptions. Livingston was the Chief's top passer in 1973, 75, 76 and 78. Kansas City had just one winning record during that time, in 1973. KU sports this week Today Men's Golf : Kansas Invitational, final day (Lawrence, Kan.) Women's Golf: Chip-N-Club Invitational, final day (Lincoln, Neb.) Wednesday Volleyball: Colorado, 7:30 p.m. (Boulder, Colo.) Thursday No events Friday Soccer: Central Florida, 6 p.m. (Orlando, Fla.) Women's Tennis: UNM Fall Invite, first day (Albequerque, N.M.) Saturday Women's Volleyball: Iowa State, 1 p.m. (Lawrence) Football: Sam Houston State (Band Day and Family Day), 6 p.m. (Lawrence) Women's Tennis: UNM Fall Invite, second day (Albequerque, N.M.) Sundav Soccer: Florida, noon (Gainesville, Fla.) Women's Tennis: UNM Fall Invite, final day (Albequerque, N.M.) Is passing game our only weapon? BY ASHER FUSCO afusco@kansan.com A quick Tuesday morning Kansas football Q&A: Q: What happens when a team that leans too heavily on its passing game builds a commanding 20-10 halftime lead? A: It punts on four consecutive possessions to start the second half, holds the ball for less than five minutes of the third quarter and, in the process, relinquishes its lead. The team loses, 37-34. That's what happened to Kansas last Friday. There certainly some blame to assign to the Jayhawks' tame defensive line and young secondary, but the real culprit is a lack of offensive productivity on the ground. An inspection of the box score reveals Kansas simply gave up trying to run the ball in the second half. In its four-straight unsuccessful drives, Kansas went to designed running plays twice, gaining three yards. Without the legitimate threat of a running game to worry about, South Florida blitzed junior quarterback Todd Reesing from all angles, forcing him into a 3-for-10 third quarter. him on pace for 264 yards and four touchdowns at 2.9 yards per carry. At his current clip, hed need almost 94 games — nearly eight full seasons — to reach 2,000 yards. On the bright side, if Crawford averaged 215.1 yards-per-game for the rest of the season, hed hit his Q: At this rate, what does junior running back Jocques Crawford have to do to reach his preseason prediction of 2,000 rushing yards? A: First, he needs to convince the coaching staff to get him more carries. Second, he needs to play more like Barry Sanders and less like Clark Green. Crawford's current stats (22 carriers, 64 yards) put goal. Unfortunately, at this pace, itd take him-74 carries per game to reach that total. Kansas is averaging 77 plays from scrimmage each game so far this season. THE MORNING BREW BEARKATS? One of the greatest things about collegiate athletics is the prevalence of odd team nicknames — there's truly something for everyone. For those who enjoy etiquette: the Centenary Gentlemen. For those in search of general hilarity: the Stetson Hatters. For people who love penguins but live in northeast Ohio; Kansas will play host to a swarm(?) covey(?) , flock(?) of Bearkats this weekend when Sam Houston visits the Youngtown State Penguins. And for the brave few who like their mascots fictional and misspelled: the Sam Houston State Bearkats. for the Jayhawks' final non-conference tune up. But what exactly is a Bearkat? According to Sam Houston State's official Web site, the Bearkat was never named after a real animal, despite rumors that its inspiration came from bear-and-kat-like creatures such as the Kinkajou or the Binturong (I am not making this up). Instead, the Bearkat is "a combination of the fiercest fighting qualities of both the bear and the cat families." Thankfully for Kansas, the description didn't mention whether the Bearkats play decent run defense. — Edited by Andy Greenhaw Jerry Wang / KANSAN GET GLOBAL on your transcript Earn recognition for international experiences of all kinds. Register now! GAP Global Awareness Program The University of Kansas KU INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 70 WILSON Joel Davidson, junior from Moberly, Mo., digs for a spike during intramural sand volleyball match. Monday. 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No.15 East Carolina at North Carolina State 9. Miami (FL) at Texas A&M 10. No.4 Florida at Tennessee Name: E-mail: Year in school: Hometown: 1) Only KU students are eligible. Rules: 1) Only KU students are eligible. 2) Give your name, e-mail, year in school and hometown. 3) Beat the Kansan's best prognosticator and get your name in the paper. 4) Beat all your peers and get your picture and picks in the paper next to the Kansan staff. 5) To break ties, pick the score of the designated game. 5) To break ties, pick the score of the designated game. Either submit your picks to KickTheKansan@kansan.com or to the Kansan business office, located at the West side of Stautter-Flint Hall, which is between Wescoe Hall and Watson Library. BASKETBALL Henrickson: Weldon to leave women's program Sophomore point guard Chakeitha Weldon will pursue her career away from Kansas. Women's basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson announced I may that the Atlanta native had left the program for personal reasons. Weldon played sparingly as a freshman before CARRIE MONTE tearing ligaments in her knee during practice in early February. The Jayhawks return senior Ivana Catic and junior LaChelda Jacobs at the point guard position. Freshman Angel Goodrich also figures to see playing time. "We wish Chakeitha well in her future endeavors," Henrickson said in a prepared statement. Women's team finishes first day of invitational GOLF What: Chip-N-Club Invitational Where: Wilderness Ridge Golf Course in Lincoln, Neb. (par 70) First day results after 18 holes Team standings (1) Arkansas-Little Rock — +15 (2) Nebraska — +16 (3) East Carolina — +19 (T8) Kansas — +28 Individual results (T10) Emily Powers — +5 (T15) Grace Thiry — +6 (T19) Meghan Gockel — +7 (43) Meghna Bal — +10 (T64) Sydney Wilson — +17 *T10) Jennifer Clark — +5 *T26) Kalynd Carson — +8 *Players entered in the individual category.Their scores don't apply to the team standings. NFL Chiefs try to find new quarterback; Croyle out for second week ASSOCIATED PRESS One thing does seem certain Or is he? They have one with an injured shoulder and one with a sore neck, one with low expectations and one with high hopes. The one with low expectations is probably headed back to reserve wide receiver status. 13 One thing does seem certain — Brodie Croyle, the projected season starter, will be out a second straight week with a shoulder injury he sustained in the opener at New England. Damon Huard, the reliable 35-year-old backup, came in and almost engineered an upset over the Patriots, and then started on Sunday against the Oakland Raiders. But Huard came out in the first half of the 23-8 loss with what the team called "mild head trauma" and what he calls a stiff neck. Edwards said Monday he did not know whether Huard or No. 3 QB Tyler Thigpen would start at Atlanta on Sunday. Nobody, including head coach Herm Edwards, seemed to know on Monday what might happen next on Kansas City's chaotic quarterback carousel. Neither is anyone saying if Marques Hagans, a backup wide receiver and former college quarterback, will ever get back under center after taking five surprise snaps against Oakland. ASSOCIATED PRESS "I don't know yet," Edwards said when asked who would start against the Falcons. "We haven't decided. We're going to make a decision on that probably Wednesday." Huard, the only one of the four who's ever won a game in the NFL, was lifted after throwing an interception. Tyler Thiplen, who had only six passes in the NFL on his brief resume, came in and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Tyler Thigpen recovers the ball after getting a bad snap during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, on Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. Oakland won the game 23-8. wound up completing 14 of 33 throws for 151 yards, including a short touchdown pass to Tony Gonzalez. Even Huard's injury seemed mysterious. He did not appear hurt when he came out. Then in the fourth quarter the Chiefs announced he had mild head trauma. Thiagnen, who is hoping to get valuable playing time the next couple of weeks while Croyle rests his shoulder, admitted even he didn't know that Huard was hurt. "I thought Tyler was getting a series in there. But on the sideline, my neck stiffened up on me pretty good," Huard said. Huard, who has had a concussion during his career, said the symptoms seemed suspicious. Hagans said he'll be ready if called upon for quarterback duty again. "I think if we continue with it, it will be a good package for us," he said. "But if coach puts it down, then I've just got to be a third receiver and (on) special teams, and I'm all for that as well. Any time I get to play quarterback in the NFL, you've got to be excited about that." BASEBALL Szefc joins baseball team as assistant, third-base coach Kansas head baseball coach Ritch Price announced Monday that John Szefc, former Louisiana-Lafayette assistant coach, has joined his staff as an assistant coach. Szefc will serve as the team's third base coach, handle hitting instruction and assist with recruiting. "Coach Szeef is regarded across the country as one of the top young coaches in our game", Price said in a statement. "He has a proven track record in developing hitters to be." successful at the Division I as well as the professional levels." Before being hired at Louisiana- Lafayette, Szefc was the head baseball coach at Marist College for seven seasons during which he posted a 212-137-1 record. - Andrew Wiebe Szefc arrives at Kansas after succeeding in steadily improving Louisiana-Lafayette's offensive performance during his six years as an assistant coach.The Cajuns productive offensive helped capture a Sun Belt Conference championship in 2005. BIG 12 FOOTBALL Missouri's defense gets stronger ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBIA, Mo. — Perhaps lost in the offensive fireworks from No. 5 Missouri's 69-17 romp over Nevada on Saturday, the defense also made strides. Nevada entered averaging 540 yards in total offense, and Marko Mitchell's 42-yard touchdown catch at the end of the first half cut the deficit to 38-17. In the second half, the Wolfpack was scoreless and held to 125 yards. "That last play was a breakdown but a good throw," coach Gary Pinkel said Monday. "But overall, they're getting better and doing good things." 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Visit our booth at the KU Business Career Fair on Thursday, September 18th, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Kansas Union. ALDI or visit ALDI.us /careers Welcome to More. ALDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 1 SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 7B CRIME O.J. trial begins with charges of robbery, assault ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS VEGAS — A week after jurors were told to forget O.J. Simpson's past, the prosecutor in his robbery-kidnapping trial on Monday reminded them of the civil judgment against the former football star in the 1994 slayings of his ex-wife and her friend. "That's a different case and different facts, but the effect of the judgment is something you may consider," Chief Deputy District Attorney Chris Owens said in his opening statement. Simpson and a friend are accused of robbing sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel room last year. In his statement to jurors, Owens spoke of Fred Goldman, whose son, Ron, was slain in 1994 along with Simpson's ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson. Simpson was acquitted of criminal charges but found liable in a civil case brought by Fred Goldman and ordered to pay more than $30 million. Owens said he would show that Simpson came to Nevada to confront the two dealers because he felt that if he took back personal property in California, Goldman would seize and sell it. Defense attorney Yale Galanter, angered by Owens' tactic, told jurors: "This case ... is not about what occurred in California. This case is not about Fred Goldman. It is about what happened in Las Vegas last year this time and whether crimes were committed." I'll just go with the most likely. OJ Simpson. during opening statements. The prosecutor focused on Simpson's personal history, saying the trial would reveal his 'true face, not necessarily the one he tries to put out to the world." But beyond the court clerk's reading of the charges, there was little mention of the legalities Simpson and co-defendant Clarence "C.J." Stewart have pleaded not guilty to charges including robbery, coercion, assault with a deadly weapon and kidnapping. ASSOCIATED PRESS Simpson sat impassively as the prosecutor described an audio recording of the confrontation in a casino hotel room between the memorabilia dealers and Simpson, who arrived with a group of men. Clarence "C.J." Stewart, O. J. Simpson, attorney Gabriel Grasso and attorney Yale Galanter, appear in court during the first day of jury selection for Stewart and Simpson's trial at the Clark County Regional Justice Center on Sept. 8, in Las Vegas. Simpson is appearing in court on charges that include burglary, robbery and assault following an attempted robbery at the Palace Station Hotel & Casino in September 2007. Owens also acknowledged that Tom Riccio, who set up the meeting, sold his recording to a gossip Web site. Galanter said the price was more than $100,000 and that those who accuse Simpson had a profit motive. Owens quoted a taped conversation ahead of the incident in which Simpson said, "I'm gonna show up with a bunch of the boys and take the stuff back. They can't do nothing about it." In another excerpt he quoted Simpson as saying, "I gotta be at my intimidating best in a few hours." Galanter said the earlier tapes reflect only one thing about "The audio will show threats, it will show force, it will show demands and it will show the taking of property from the victims in this case." Owens said. The prosecutor played an excerpt from the incident in which a voice barked commands: "Don't let nobody outta here ... stand the (expletive) up before it gets ugly in here." He said that was Simpson and he followed with many more taped excerpts, most of them noisy and unintelligible. Owens said most of the people involved, including the memorabilia dealers, had tape recorders operating before and during the confrontation at the Palace Station Hotel. Simpson — he likes to talk, saying of his client: "He talks to everyone he meets." While Owens referred to the items as memorabilia, Galanter disputed that. "Memorabilia is commercially available," he said. "These were personal items ... pictures of his deceased mom and dad." Galanter said they included things stolen from Simpson's home in California. The co-defendant, Stewart, was mentioned by Owens briefly. He claimed Stewart went along to provide a truck for transporting the materials. His lawyer, Robert Lucherini, told jurors that "he didn't know the property was stolen, and ... he didn't know there were guns going to be used in that room." "This was a recovery. It wasn't a robbery," he said. Galanter said Simpson knew nothing about guns either. And he said both men thought so much material was going to be recovered that Simpson hired a bellman. SANDRA CURRY ASSOCIATED PRESS O. J. Simpson looks to his attorney Yale Galaner during opening statements on the first day his trial in Las Vegas on Monday. Simpson faces 12 charges, including felony kidnapping, armed robbery and conspiracy. Start with a handshake, end with a Job Engineering & Computer Science Career Fair Kansas Union Wednesday, Sept. 17 noon - 5 pm KU SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING The University of Kansas visit www.ecc.ku.edu for a list of employers 8B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 COMMENTARY (CONTINUED FROM 1B) throw. Grothe, a running quarterback, rarely had to use his legs as he comfortably surveyed the field from a safety bubble created by his offensive line. Look for Kansas to experiment with new blitzes and defensive packages. In a conference such as the Big 12 where quarterbacks will rip your secondary apart without thinking twice about it, you need a solid pass rush. Finally, Kansas learned that sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way. Sometimes receiver Daymond Patterson will act like a BASEBALL — Edited by Andy Greenhaw BASEBALL Zambrano throws first Cubs no-hitter in 36 years freshman and not like a veteran star, as he did the first two weeks. Sometimes he will acciden tally perfectly defend a would-be- touchdown pass from Reesing to Jonathan Wilson. Sometimes interceptions will slip through the Kansas defender's hands and some times the questionable challenges will fall the other way. You have to shake it off and keep going, It's the way life and football go. MILWAUKEE — Carlos Zambrano pitched the first no-hitter for the Chicago Cubs in 36 years, returning from a recent bout of rotator cuff soreness to shut down the Houston Astros 5-0 Sunday night in a game relocated because of Hurricane Ike. Zambrano stopped a Houston team that had not played since Thursday and flew to Milwaukee on the day of the game. The storm forced baseball to move two games of the series from Texas to Miller Park, home of the Brewers. Zambrano, known for his emotional displays on the mound, kept himself in control until striking out Darin Erstad to finish his gem. The big right-hander dropped to his knees and pointed to the sky with both hands after getting Erstad to swing and miss. Jeter jets home run to tie Lou Gehriq for career hits NEW YORK — Derek Jeter hit a solo homer in the fifth inning against Tampa Bay on Sunday, tying Leu Gehir for the most career hits at Yankee Stadium. Jeter connected against David Price for his 1,269th hit at the ballpark, which is in its final season. The crowd roared as the New York captain rounded the bases after his opposite-field drive to right, and cheered even louder when he came out of the dugout for a curtain call. Gutsy call wins game for Broncos Associated Press NFL Shanahan goes for two-point conversion with 24 seconds left ASSOCIATED PRESS When Mike Shanahan decided to go for a 2-point conversion to win — or lose — after Denver scored with 24 seconds left in regulation Sunday against San Diego, the Broncos coach wasn't bucking the odds by much. After all, there is a 50-50 chance of winning the coin toss. And since the 2-pointer was instituted in 1994, teams trying it have succeeded 49 percent of the time, meaning that Shanahan was playing with only 1 percentage point when he tried it. It made sense if he had little faith that his defense could hold the Chargers if the Broncos lost the coin toss at the start of the extra period. In fact, the way both teams were moving the ball, the Broncos' chances of converting probably were better than 50 percent. The touchdown came on a fourth down pass from Jay Cutler to Eddie Royal, and those two hooked up again on the conversion, with Royal open on both plays. What was unique is this was 2008 TOP HILL of the VOTE FOR THE BEST VOTE FOR THE BEST Each year, The University Daily Kansan surveys students to get their opinion on the best businesses in Lawrence. To vote for you favorite bussiness in each category. Fill out this ballot will with your favorite business in category by NO LATER THAN October 13th. Turn the ballot into Rm. 119 Stauffer-Flint and automatically be entered to win a FRAMED 2008 National Championship Kansan Front Page and Championship T-Shirt. 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The only other call not in November or December, when there is more at stake, came on Oct. 12, 1997, when Chicago's Dave Wannstedt went for two against Detroit. He failed and the Bears lost 24-23 in a season in which they would finish with a 4-12 record. "Sometimes you have to go with your gut," Shanahan said. "I just felt like it was a chance for us to put them away. I didn't want to count on the coin flip. I wanted to do it then, and obviously it worked out." San Diego's Norv Turner, the losing party in Shanahan's gamble, didn't say he would have done the same. But he acknowledged Monday that in shootouts like Sunday's, momentum often takes over. "It's like a basketball game," he said. "You feel if you get a stop, you've done something great." Buffalo coach Dick Jauron, who twice was involved in games when his team decided to go for two rather than chance it in overtime, said he believed Shanahan did the right thing. "It depends on why you did it. It could be injuries. It could be the heat, your team's wearing down, you're down to five offensive linemen, you're not sure if you can get through overtime or your guys are spent. And you just say, 'This is it, we're going to win it right here,'" said Jauron, who was defensive coordinator in Jacksonville in 1995 and held the same job in Detroit in 2004 when a game-deciding 2-pointer was tried and failed. "So yeah, I think it was a great call," Jauron added. "It's specific. It's situation specific. But he was hot, too. I mean, they were on a roll." On the other hand, the ball was moved back from the 1-yard All of this was complicated by the blown call by referee Ed Hochuli, who inexplicably ruled that what was clearly a fumble by Cutler was an incomplete pass. Hochuli, who is in his 19th season, has refereed two Super Bowls and is considered one of the game's top officials. He acknowledged his error, but he could not give the Chargers possession even though the ball bounced right to linebacker Tim Dobbins because there is no provision in the rules for doing so. line to the 10, where it landed, and San Diego still couldn't stop Denver. Sure, no blown call should decide a game. But every coach knows it happens. And so do the people who run leagues. In fact, several NFL officials acknowledged privately in January 2006 that they were rooting for Indianapolis' Mike Vanderjagt to miss a potential tying field goal after referee Pete Morelli miscalled a replay and awarded the Colts the ball when Pittsburgh should have gotten it. That allowed Indy to get back in the game, and only a sheostring tackle by Ben Roethlisberger on Nick Harper's return of Jerome Bettis' fumble saved an Indy win. Then, going for a tie, Vanderjagt indeed missed — about 20 yards wide right—ensuring a Pittsburgh win. The Steelers wound up winning the Super Bowl. The reason the league people rooted privately was fair enough — they didn't want a playoff game decided by an official's mistake. The same thing happened in January 2003, when supervisor of officials Mike Pereira acknowledged the on-field officials should have called pass interference after a botched snap by the New York Giants on a potential winning field goal forced them to heave the ball downfield in a 39-38 playoff loss in San Francisco. On the other hand, the Giants blew a 38-14 lead in that game, so who was at fault, AFL NRL ASSOCIATED PRESS San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner yells to officials after a call during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday. Denver defeated San Diego 39-38. the officials or the Giants? That's why everything is relative. Don's Auto: Tips for Better Gas Mileage Morelli continues to be highly regarded and has worked postseason games since his error. Those assignments depend on how each official grades out over a full season, so it means he's graded out well. 1 1 Change your air filter regularly 2 2 Slow down! 3 Use fuel injection cleaner every 30,000 to 60,000 miles 3 10 AUTO MOTORCAR - Don's Auto Center Since 1972 11th & Haskell • 841-483 In this case, Hochuli will be graded down, theoretically hurting his chances to work in important playoff games. In reality, it's too early to tell. "Officials are held accountable for their calls. They are graded on every play of every game," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Monday. "Ed has been an outstanding official for many years, but he will be marked down for this call. Under our evaluation system, an official's grades impact his status for potentially working the playoffs and ultimately whether or not he is retained." Hochuli will surely be retained he is the game's most recognizable official and certainly one of its best. Which only shows that anyone can make a mistake. Since 1972 11th & Haskell • 841-4833 Like Mike Shanahan: If the Broncos' conversion attempt had failed, imagine the outcry among Denver fans. let's screw Sex on the Hill 2008 Coming Thursday, Sept. 18th N Brought to you by: THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 1 81 F HURRICANE HITS HOME Receiver's family recovers in Houston. FOOTBALL | 1B WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCE See the video at KANSAN.COM/VIDEOS FOXES LIVING CAMPUS LIFE Wild animals call University home. WILDLIFE | 3A THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 20 DAILY FOXES LIVING CAMPUS LIFE Wild animals call University home. WILDLIFE | 3A VOLUME 120 ISSUE 20 SCIENCE University researchers receive multi-million dollar grant BY JOE PREINER jpreiner@kansan.com A six-year, $20.2 million grant awarded to the University of Kansas on Monday could deepen researchers' understanding of human health. The National Institutes of Health awarded the grant, the largest federally funded grant ever in the state, to a research team led by Jeff Aubé, professor of medicinal chemistry. Aubé said the research would be focused on finding molecules for medical research. The process consists of researchers finding what they refer to as hits, which are molecules with interesting properties that make them good candidates for further exploration. Aubé said the next step in the process involved turning the hits into what researchers called probes. This involves taking the molecules and synthesizing them to make new molecules. Those new molecules optimize the unique qualities found in the original hits. "What's really important is the scientific opportunities this will provide," Aubé said. "It's the first step down a long road toward developing new therapies and medicines." Kevin Boatright, director of research communications, said the University had several advantages over other schools competing for the grant. He said the researchers were renowned in the particular field the grant was given for, and that the University already had a building available for housing the Specialized Chemistry Center. "The doors are open. The lights are on." Boatright said. "We're ready to go." The money will provide researchers the opportunity to purchase the expensive equipment and supplies necessary for medical research. Aubé said many of the processes were automated, which helped the Institute arrive at the $20.2 million grant total. A portion of the grant will also go toward hiring new researchers to work at the center. The University is one of two in a nineinstitution network to have a specific Specialized Chemistry Center. Other institutions in the network include Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Aubé said collaborating with such prestigious programs was exciting. "I's pretty good company to be in," Aubie said. "We feel we will be able to bring something to the table." PASCAL MARX Kevin Frankowski, another researcher involved with the grant, said the award was rewarding on a personal and academic level. He said that the grant was indicative of the quality of research the University was involved with. "It's really an honor to be a part of this effort," Frankowski said. "It really gives you a perspective of the elite group we've become a part of." Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Jeff Aube, professor of medicinal chemistry, is the principal investigator on a research project that recently received a six-year, $20.2 million grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health. The research project will focus on finding and exploring molecules for medical research. — Edited by Scott R. Toland RELIGION Looking beyond the veil Muslim students seek to eradicate common cultural misunderstandings Amalia Hassan BY BETSY CUTCLIFF bcutcliff.kansan.com Muslim women who wear a veil or headscarf are often misunderstood as being oppressed, according to some Muslim students at the University. This Ramadan, which began Sept. 1 and continues through the end of the month, Muslim women on campus hope to set the record straight. Instead of embraced, these women are often misunderstood and branded with the social stigma that surrounds the veil, or hijab, according to Margaret Rausch, professor in the department of religious studies and expert on women in Islam. "The media tends to portray these women as oppressed," she said. "If you ask someone on the street, they will say, 'Oh, these women have a horrible life,' and they connect it to veiling." While gender equality is an issue in the Middle East, Rausch said Muslim women had a lot more freedom than most people thought. "These women are young and progressive and are doing a lot of things with their lives. And they are wearing a headscarves because they choose to," she said. "They feel that women are being turned into sex object by the media. Sometimes a headscarf is a statement against this." Wearing a veil or headscarf, which covers the hair but not the face, isn't only a religious practice of modesty, but is also a centuries-old tradition. Aireej Alsomali, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia graduate student, sits on her prayer mat in a full veil in her apartment. Alsomali has been in America for seven and a half months. She said wearing the veil was a personal choice. **Allison Richardson/MANSM** "There are a lot of women who veil because their grandmother veiled and their mother veiled and they grew up that way," Rausch said. Areej Alsomali, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, graduate student, compared her veiling to American women who choose to wear revealing clothes. "Some are comfortable enough to do it, others aren't." Alomali said. Al Buhayri said the girls who chose to veil in the United States did so to feel comfortable and safe, rather than out of But some Muslim women, such as Dalal Al Buhayri, choose not to wear the veil. "To me, it is a personal choice." Al Buhava, Rivah graduate student said. Alsomali said wearing a veil helped her overcome homesickness. Allison Richardson/KANSAN obligation. Scarf-wearing has sparked controversy in both Western and Islamic countries,including recent conflicts in France, Turkey and Iran. rights are issues all over the world, Rausch said modern Muslim women have a lot SEE VEIL ON PAGE 3A VOLUNTEERING FULL STORY PAGE 3A Student's visit to Africa prompts new relief group FULL STORY PAGE 4A Kansas Africa Relief, Inc., founded by senior Hannah Parkinson, is a new nonprofit organization in the area. KAR will have events today and tomorrow at Applebee's on Iowa Street and on Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in front of Wesco Hall. All money collected by the group will benefit AIDS patients and orphans in South Africa. "Biodiversity is...," a new exhibit at the Natural History Museum, features artist interpretations of biodiversity. The grand opening for the exhibit will be tonight from 5 to 7. CULTURE Student documentary goes global ART Biodiversity represented in museum art exhibit Sandra Ristovska, senior in film from Macedonia, created a documentary about her culture. It premiered at an international conference this summer. FULL STORY PAGE 4A index Classifieds. ... 6B Opinion. ... 7A Crossword. ... 6A Sports. ... 1B Horoscopes. ... 6A Sudoku. ... 6A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2008 The University Daly Kansan TEXTING SEEN AS DISTRACTION Cell phone use while driving cause for concern. | 3A TODAY 81 54 Sunny THURSDAY 81 54 Sunny FRIDAY 79 52 Mostly Sunny weather.co WEA 4 2A --- NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 46. 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ODD NEWS Animals'art is a hit,sells at surprising amount COLUMBIA, S.C. — Paintings featuring the brush strokes and paw prints of animals such as snow leopards and sea lions from zoos around the nation sold Tuesday for surprising amounts of money. Just a few minutes into the auction, a painting by Cha Cha the Lion already had sold for $550 while Pinto the Pig's masterpiece sold for $250. The sale is part of an online auction at auctionnetwork.com to raise money for zoo conservation efforts. It is sponsored by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. "Art in some level is storytelling and there's an amazing story to tell here about the great care that animals receive and the conservation programs that the sale of this art will support," spokesman Steve Feldman said. Zookeepers have long used painting as a way to mentally stimulate animals. Animal art work also has been sold for some time, but Feldman said Tuesday marked the first collaborative effort by zoos. Bidding began at 5 p.m., with a painting by a penguin from Martin Vince, curator of birds at the South Carolina zoo, said it wasn't hard to get Ricky inspired to paint. Columbia's Riverbanks Zoo that sold for $180. Man pedals cross country, gets in shape for bike race "What we did basically was put some paint on the floor and aim him toward it with a fish on the other side," Vince said. "I would it would call it a special penguin version of abstract painting." PITTSFIELD,Vt. — A Vermont man planning to ride in a 508-mile bicycle race in California is taking the long way to the starting line. He's pedaling there. Joe Desena, 39, says he is leaving Monday on his 3,000-mile trip west, which is expected to take about two weeks. He's planning to be in the field on Oct. 4 for the Furnace Creek 508, which goes from Santa Clarita, Calif., to Twentynine Palms. 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A third student reported $200 in criminal damage to the rear window of a vehicle. A fourth reported $300 in criminal damage to the windows of a Volkswagen. On campus The workshop "Conflict Management" will begin at 9 a.m. in 204 JRP Hall. The workshop "LUNA: What's New on the KU Digital Images Database" will begin at 9 a.m. in the Instruction Center in Anschutz Library. The workshop "SoftChalk LessonBuilder" will begin at 10 a.m. in 6 Budig. The workshop "Introduction to Personal Computing with Windows" will begin at 10 a.m. in the Budig PC Lab. The lecture "University Forum. Local Inmate Re-entry Efforts" will begin at 12 p.m. in the ECM Center. The public event "Engineering and Computer Science Career Fair" will begin at 12 p.m. on the fifth floor of the Kansas Union. The workshop "EndNote: Power Hour" will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the instruction center in Anschutz Library. 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The social event "SUA Rock Band Competition" will begin at 7 p.m. in Hawks Nest in the Kansas Union. The public event "Electoral College: Historical, Political, and Constitutional" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Dole Institute of Politics. contact us Tell us your news Contact Mr Erickson, Mark Denit Denait, Brenna Hawra or Mary Cowan 4810 or editor @ karensa 115ans newcomer Kansas Stuffer-Fin Hall Stafford, KS 64810 Lawrence, KS 64810 (785) 684-4810 --- NEWS 3A THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 ART Ryan McGeeney/XANSAN PUBLIC EXHIBITION Ryan McGeorge/KRMSAM A new art installation highlighting aspects of biodiversity is currently on display at the Natural History Museum on campus. Works are hung in the stairwell throughout six levels of the building. Biodiversity on display Natural History Museum exhibit features student artwork BY BRANDY ENTSMINGER bentmings@kansan.com In a large mural titled "Momento mori," Anson Stancliffe depicts a man on a throne of dead monkeys surrounded by other dead animals. Stancliffe, a Lawrence senior who prefers to be known as Anson the Ornery, said the piece illustrated how the theory of evolution led people to value themselves above other animals and to ignore the importance of biodiversity. The pieces in "Biodiversity is..." represent a wide variety of materials and styles. Two of the artists are students at the University and the rest are either from Lawrence or the Kansas City area. "Momento mori" will be displayed as part of "Biodiversity is...a new exhibit in the main stairwell of the Natural History Museum that features seven artists' interpretations of biodiversity. The museum will hold a grand opening with free food and music from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. tonight. Artist Daniel Coburn created three sculptures for the exhibit. Photos of the sculptures are hanging in the stairwheel because the sculptures themselves are made of perishable materials, including eggs and octopi. Coburn said the pieces were part science fiction because they explored how he thought species would evolve to survive human interference, such as pollution. He also played with the idea of how animals could evolve to take over the earth. Kathryn Hunt, Memphis, Tenn., senior, submitted three pieces that represented different varieties of algae. She created the pieces in a textile class with beading and embroidery. She said she found inspiration from the colors and shapes of bacteria. "I'm inspired by the oddest, most random things." Hunt said. Illustrator Sara Taliaferro contributed a piece that featured a clump of tallgrass prairie surrounded by playing cards. The cards include symbols of resources that aren't being used in sustainable ways, such as oil and land, illustrated by an oil barrel and a bulldozer. Taliaferro said the cards were similar to the capture list cards about Iraq, which ranked the U.S. government's most-wanted terrorists. The variety of pieces in the exhibit act as supporting points for the overall theme. Thomas Hardy, Salina senior and president of the Natural History Museum Student Board, said people had become aware of global warming but didn't realize that warming decreased biodiversity. This was the first project for the Natural History Museum Student Board, which was created last January. Tristan Smith, director of exhibits for the museum and advisor for the board, came up with the idea. Smith said he wanted the students to invest in a project at the museum so the board would become more than an events committee. The board selected artists for the exhibit after evaluating proposals for artistic skill, relevance to the topic and ability to provoke thought. Once selected, the artists provided statements to go with their work. Students from a variety of majors and backgrounds volunteer on the board. Hardy said it was beneficial for the exhibit because members used their individual skills to contribute. English majors were able to help edit artist statements and write descriptions for the pieces while graphic design majors worked on promotional materials. "We all kind of do our own little things." Hardy said. "Biodiversity is..." will be on display until February. Hardy said the board would announce the next exhibit at the opening. — Edited by Brenna Hawley TECHNOLOGY Text messaging distracts drivers Cell phone could have distracted L.A. engineer BY JOCELYN NOVECK ASSOCIATED PRESS One day last summer, Jim Messer, a Florida attorney, was nearly run off the road by another car. When he recovered, he says, he was able to see the other driver texting on her cell phone, balancing it on the wheel. Despite a general belief on the part of researchers and authorities that texting at the wheel, like other driver distractions, could be jeopardizing lives, only five states and the District of Columbia currently ban all drivers from doing it. "There's gotta be a law against this," Messer thought. But there wasn't — not in his state, anyway. He's been working since then to get one passed. Now investigators are looking into whether texting may have played a role in the disastrous California train crash that killed 25. Two teenage train buffs told a TV station that the engineer, who was killed, sent them a text message a minute before the crash. A phone was not found. Traffic Institute, says the crash risk was doubled when a driver looked away from the road for two seconds out of six. phone or playing with the radio, can distract a driver. A researcher who worked on the 2006 study, Charlie Klauer of the Virginia Tech VEIL (CONTINUED FROM 1A) But a 2006 government study found that distracted drivers of all sorts were involved in nearly eight out of 10 collisions or near-crashes. And everyone knows that checking e-mails or sending a text message, just like talking on a cell more freedom than the media portraits. For now, there is no data directly tying text messaging to traffic accidents. Though fully 74 percent of Americans aged 18 to 29 use text messaging, according to the Pew Research Center, it's a phenomenon that's only a few years old. NEED CASH? Get Instant Money Today Donate plasma. It pays to save a life. NEED CASH? Get Instant Money Today Donate plasma. It pays to save a life. 816 W 24th St Lawrence, KS 66046 (785) 749-5750 www.zlbplasma.com $40 TODAY $80 THIS WEEK ZLB Plasma FOR NEW DONORS The end donation notice may vary. 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Though media coverage of the middle east has increased in recent years, a woman's role in marriage is a facet of Islamic culture still often misunderstood in the West. Alsomali, whose sister is divorced, said the divorce rate didn't reflect everyone in the country. In some areas of Saudi Arabia, like the Baha province, the divorce rate is as low as nine percent, she said. text messaging. Foxes adapting to college Wild animals learning how to live on KU campus When it comes to relationships, Al Buhayri said she would like to date like Westerners, bu Alsomali said she would prefer the traditional method of going through her parents to find a spouse. Much as it is in the U.S., divorce is an accepted part of society. In Saudi Arabia, the divorce rate is up to 62 percent, according to Arabianbusiness.com, an English- Shenago Lounge BY JOE PREINER jpreiner@kansan.com Rausch said a greater understanding of these women would increase cultural awareness on campus. When people visit the University, they expect to see many campus landmarks like the Campanile and Fraser Hall. What they don't expect to see is a fox. Some foxes, which students have recently spotted around Memorial Stadium, can usually be found just east of Spooner Hall. Robert Timm, mammal curator at the University, said the man Edited by Mary Sorrick made environment on campus created a unique situation for local animals. "We have created a very artificial habitat here," Timm said. "Some animals do well Other animals Timm has seen on campus include rabbits, opossums, foxes and skunks. Timm said that during the past few years several fox litters have been born on campus. ture's habit of being awake during the day. Sgt. Troy Mailen of the KU Public Safety Office said it wasn't uncommon to see all types of wildlife on campus during one late-night shift. He said there was also an occa- "They are almost like people. You can get so close to them and they are always interacting." Many kinds of animals can be seen on campus throughout the day. JAY CAMPBELL Springfield, Mo., senior with it while others do not." sional bobcat sighting on west campus. The majority of the animals aroundcampus are nocturnal, making the late night and early morning hours a student's best bet for sightings. Timm said the most common animal was the gray squirrel, which students could see anytime during the day because of the crea- The high-traffic conditions inherent in a university setting can cause problems for wildlife. Timm said most of the animals that were hit by cars were the young and inexperienced ones. He said that most of the time, animals on campus avoided traffic Most of the wildlife people see around campus have one thing in common — they are scavengers. Timm said foxes, opossums and squirrels often made meals of things such as discarded burger buns and leftover fries. Jay Campbell, Springfield, mi. senior, said the squirrels in particular really entertained him. effectively. "They are almost like people," Campbell said. "You can get so close to them and they are always interacting." Over the years, Timm said, the land Lawrence sits on has gone through many changes with increased construction and suburban sprawl. Capt. Schuyler Bailey of the Public Safety Office said wildlife rarely caused problems on campus. He said he was glad to see some of the animals adapting and surviving. "I think they add a tremendous amount of ambiance," Timm said. "It's wonderful to see that the cities haven't displaced them all." He said most people usually ignored the animals or were not concerned about them. Edited by Scott R. Toland THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS funded by: Student Senate September 18,2008 RUSSIA TODAY join AIESEC for a lesson on Russian culture, history, politics, and FREE food. Thursday 7 pm in the ECM RUSSIA TODAY join AIESEC for a lesson on Russian culture, history, politics, and FREE food. Thursday 7 pm in the ECM GET INVOLVED IN HOMECOMING! Come and learn about the 2008 Homecoming Events: Wescoe Beach Info Fair Homecoming Parade Free Cook-out Basketball Tournament AND SO MUCH MORE!!! Get your organization's name out to University Students HOMECOMING KICK-OFF MEETING Sunday, September 21st 6-7pm • Alderson Auditorium For questions, contact: Aly Rodee - arodee@ku.edu or David Wilcox - dwilcox@ku.edu 4A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 CULTURE Student film premieres for international audience BY SACHIKO MIYAKAWA smiyakawa@kansan.com Sandra Ristovska was worried when she saw the traditions of her home — the Republic of Macedonia — eroding. It motivated her to make "Kaleidoscope" a documentary that captured how traditions influenced the formation of cultural and national identities of Macedonians. Pistovska, a Skopje, Republic Ristovska, a of Macedonia, junior, came to the United States in 2006 to study theater and film at the University of Kansas. The 45-minute film is her first long documentary, which she wrote, directed, pro- Sandra Ristovska, a theatre and film major at the University of Kansas, made a documentary about the importance of culture and how it changes. She worked on the film for about a year and a half. [THIRD WASHINGTON] speak and to be opena. Ristovska said. "Suddenly the film was out there in front of everyone. It's like leaving your baby to someone else." Most of the documentary was shot in Macedonia during her breaks from school. She spent a year and half working on it. She traveled to Macedonia twice to shoot the film and she edited it at the University. The film premiered at the international cultural festival "Skopje Summer in Macedonia" in July. Katja Esson, an Academy Award- P. S. duced and edited herself. SANDRA RISTOVSKA Skopje, Republic of Macedonia junior nominated documentary filmmaker, wrote a positive review of the film. The film was also screened at the International Conference for Macedonian Language, Literature and Culture and at The film shows Macedonian traditional handcrafters whose traditions have been undermined by globalization and a shift in the interests of younger generations. She interviewed several handcrafters and urban artists in an effort to find ways to preserve cultural traditions of Macedonia. Tyler Waugh/KANSAN "It was a challenge to make them the University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Dortmund, Germany, in August. "Suddenly the film was out there in front of everyone," Ristovska said. "It's like leaving your baby to someone else." It took a while to tell her parents, who both had business degrees and worked as financial managers. She said she became interested in producing films in high school, but filmmaking wasn't considered a solid career option in Macedonia. "They were shocked when I first told them," Ristovska said. "I had to explain to my parents that was something I always wanted to do, but I never had courage to say." Her parents eventually supported her. She studied at the London Film School before transferring to the University, Ristovska said studying in London ensured her confidence and aspiration to be a filmmaker. Meeting people from different ages and backgrounds also benefited her, she said. German filmmaker Nathalie Schulten, director of photography for "Kaleidoscope," was among the people she met in London. She came to the University after spending a year in London. Muriel Green, Pittsburgh senior, worked on film projects with Ristovska at the University. "She never talks about things like weather. She always likes to have an intense, real and deep discussion," Green said. "She's capable of asking the right questions and pushed me to figured out what I'm trying to express." Lawrence, as opposed to London and Skopie. Ristovska said she enjoyed filmmaking in Lawrence because of its friendly atmosphere for artists. She said she was surprised how easy it was to get permission to film in In "Kaleidoscope," Ristovska worked with filmmakers and artists from Germany, Poland, Macedonia and the U.S. She said living in different countries prepared her to communicate with different people and appreciate other cultures, as well as her own. "Film is a collaborative art," Ristovska said. "Meeting all those people really helps me communicate my ideas better." Ristovska said she plans to submit "Kaleidoscope" to more international film festivals and screen the film at the University after its subtitles were completed. She said although the film was about Macedonian culture, its theme could be applied to any country that experiences struggles between traditions and rapid modernization. - Edited by Andy Greenhaw THE ELEPHANTS ARE SO NICE TO BE WITH! VOLUNTEERING Africa trip inspires new relief group BY JESSE TRIMBLE jtrimble@kansan.com CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Last semester, Hannah Parkinson was a student focused on classes and homework. But one trip to South Africa spent working with Hannah Parkinson visits South Africa on a trip to see orphanes and AIDS clinics. Parkinson recently founded Kansas Africa Relief, Inc., a group meant to raise money for these places. orphans and AIDS patients during the summer changed everything she wanted to help them. Parkinson, Shawnee senior, went to Africa with a group she was a member of in high school. The group toured AIDS clinics and orphanages. When she returned, Parkinson formed Kansas Afrika Relief, Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on raising money and awareness for AIDS in South Africa. There were three specific areas in South Africa to which KAR decided to donate funds: the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, Nkosi's Haven, which is an orphanage for children who lost parents to AIDS or had parents with HIV, and the ACTS clinic in rural South Africa, which assists people with AIDS. "I couldn't believe what I saw there," Parkinson said. "In Cape Town, if you weren't white, you were kicked out of the city." "I just loved my experience so much I had to do something about it to help," said Parkinson, the founding executive director and only student member of KAR. Parkinson said that outside the city, people built shacks out of whatever material they could find. pass by the shacks to get to the city, because we don't see things like that in the United States," Parkinson said. "It's really disturbing when you Since its inception in July, KAR has raised more than $1,000 as of Sept. 16. Parkinson said KAR's seven-member board donated $250 every month to the Apartheid Museum, which funds field trips, school lunches and educational programs for underprivileged schools. One decision and they make life better, one person at a time. Joined the Lilly Sales Team Craig, Debby and Mary Pharmaceutical Sales Team Every action has a reaction. A thought that sparks curiosity. A step that leads to discovery. An opportunity to improve the lives of millions. Make Lilly your next big move and fully realize the power of choice. James Benger, vice president of KAR and Parkinson's fiance, said he and Parkinson wanted a non-profit organization of their own instead of contributing to an existing one. As a sales person with Lilly, you will have opportunity The opportunity to join one of Business Week's Top 50 Places to Launch Your Career. 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Benger has never traveled to South Africa but said it was because of Parkinson that he decided to join the group. "She was very enthusiastic upon her return," Benger said. "After seeing her passion and the efforts and energy she has put into this, it made it hard to say no." Parkinson said she also formed KAR to help make medical assistance more available. "South Africa has strict rules on who can get medication due to the shortage over there," Parkinson said. "You basically have to be at death's door before you can receive any medication." Four times a year, money raised by KAR will go to the Nkosi's Haven orphanage, where Parkinson said kids needed supplies ranging from computers to renovated buildings. KAR and Applebee's Neighborhood Grill. 2520 S. Iowa St., are sponsoring donation nights today and tomorrow. Any patrons with a KAR flier will automatically have 10 percent of their bill donated to KAR. Fliers can be picked up on Massachusetts St. or printed from www.KARE利.com. Brandon Dye, kitchen manager at Applebee's, said that the program used was called "Dining to Donate" and that any organization could fill out a tax form to participate. KAR will also be in front of Wescow Hall on Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to collect old cell phones and printer cartridges. The group will turn in the old equipment for money, which will then go to one of the specified areas in South Africa. Benger said volunteers who wanted to help with KAR were welcome and could sign up on the Web site. Edited by Brenna Hawley YOUR LIGHT AT THE END OF THE JOB SEARCH. Weststar Energy Doing whatever it takes to brighten your future. 720 Help Worked WELDER/PAB-Mio, Tig. Alum, Steel, 1st shift, O.T. 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MISS THE CANDIDATE To dispel the notion that Republican presidential nominee John McCain picked Alaska Gov Sarah Palin as his running mate based on her gender, Republican presidential nominee John McCain made an appearance on a TV show targeted directly toward viewers based on their gender. THE You seem to have a lot of internal miscommunication among your campaign staff. Palin was a surprise, and now only Cindy seems to receive the e-mail about dressing like ketchn ASSOCIATED PRESS The women grilled him on issues such as abortion, Palin and why he didn't give them hugs. In a display of the forceful, journalistic insight that "The View" is known for, a tense moment occurred when Joy Behar told McCain his campaign ads were lies. Overall, though, McCain was met with applause from the audience. Republicans were relieved to know that they can put lipstick on a pig and have it cross its legs and gab it up with the gals. McCain followed "The View" appearance with a taping of the "Rachel Ray Show," which will be aired Sept. 22. McCain referenced the appearance in a later interview; "To ask if Sarah Palin is unqualified to be vice president just because she is raising a family is absolutely ridiculous. Rachael Ray is a parallel example of the power of women's multitasking. Women are able to cook and talk at the same time! No one would be asking a man that because we don't cook when a woman is around." The appearances were selected to allow McCain to court women voters, based on the level of annoyance of the host's voice, from a scale of whale tones to Sarah Palin. When Palin was offered nomination, I didn't blink for a second. Because I can't. After a hands-off media approach following her nomination, Sarah Palin agreed to a three-part interview series with ABC's Charles Gibson. Because Palin's political career is still at its dawn, the ABC interview was a pre-natal test for possible maladies during her vice-presidency, for which we have no choice but to endure. In order to evade criticism from both parties, Gibson needed to seem critical but unbiased, stern yet open-minded. To reassure voters, all Palin had to do was not be herself. Palin didn't hesitate for a moment when Gibson asked if she felt ready to be VP: "I feel completely up to the challenge. For instance Charlie, I am really good with names, Charlie. Ahmadinejad, Charlie, I know how to pronounce that, really, Charlie, I do. Putin, Charlie? That's an easy one. It sounds, Charlie, just like Palin! Charlie, I are really into mnemonic devices for that sort of thing, Charlie." Although at times she seemed derailed by unexpected questions, Palin recovered brilliantly from missteps during her interview. When confronted about President Bush's policies, she guffawed, "The Bush doctrine, Charlie? He probably has a specialist, don't you think?" Gibson wisely avoided gossip questions about her husband's DWI and Palin's daughter, Bristol, but he did ask about her views on global warming, earmark spending and gun control. Palin didn't give clear answers about the first two issues, but strongly advocated widespread gun usage, looking Charlie firmly in the eye and saying. "I believe every U.S. citizen has the right to shoot themselves in the foot, Charlie, just like I am doing now." Gibson appeared visibly perturbed during most of the interview, but after three days, the session ended on a pleasant note when Palin powered down and recharged in her iGOP dock. One of these things is not like the other What is the difference between a pit bull and a hockey mom? Lipstick What is the difference between a pig and a hockey mom? What is the difference between a polar bear and hockey mom? Oberthaler is a Wichita junior in English. One is killing the other. What about the narco-terrorists? THIS ISLAND EARTH JOSH ANDERSON While that horse we call the War on Terror is beaten to death in the Middle East,we too often forget the very real war on terror being waged — and lost — in Mexico. Violent crime attributed to Mexico's extremely powerful drug cartels has claimed more than 4,000 lives since President Felipe Calderon took office in December 2006 — 2,700 of those this year. Kidnappings, beheadings and public assassinations of police officers are the biggest acts of terror that have swept over Mexico. The chaos is dragging down the economy. Investors are becoming wary of doing business. According to the BBC, Mexican laborers in the troubled American housing industry have sent 6.9 percent less back home compared to the year before. Money sent back from workers outside the country is Mexico's second largest source of legal foreign income, after revenue from oil. In June, the United States began a three-year plan of aid. Though timely, it is not enough money and not comprehensive enough. Giving $1.4 billion is pitiful in the face of a multi-billion dollar a-year drug industry, where an estimated $15 billion a year crosses the United States-Mexico border in cash. If we were so concerned about Iraqis under Saddam, why do we ignore our own neighbors? Are these cartels not terrorists? The message that the Bush administration transmits when it ignores Mexican narcoterrorism is that killing for money and power isn't as bad as killing for religious idealism. But that makes perfect sense, doesn't it? What's needed is a fresh approach to how we combat the emergence of structures that perpetuate terrorism: the nature of our political and economic policy toward Mexico, the drug markets in the United States and our policy in dealing with them, as well as an investigation into just how high the corruption in Mexico has spread. Calderon is pleading for our help. In order for fresh policy and a healthy relationship between the United States and Mexico to happen, the call for cooperation from Mexico needs to be answered more emphatically. And if we are going to truly wage a war on terror, then we are going to have to begin by advocating for the victims of terror in all its forms, wherever it emerges. Anderson is a Perry junior in creative writing. HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR **English** 300-400 words The submission should include the author's name, phone number, grade, hometown. Send letters to opinion@kansan.com. Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. 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Show me them big buts. You know the option exists. But do you know how easy it is to do? How I finally transitioned to reusable shopping bags take collect and process 90 billion plastic bags, recycling them to their next stage of life. THE ENVIRO- MENTALITY SONYA ENGLISH My environmental epiphanies typically develop slowly. It's less of an "a-ha" light bulb moment (CFL or otherwise), but usually little by little, like your biodegradable fork from the Union decomposing (in a landfill or otherwise). That describes how, over 11 years of critical thought on the subject, I came to be a cloth-bag-carrying grocery shopper. "Paper or plastic?" Preference exists, I concluded, as the man in front of us gathered his army of plastic bags in the same moment that my mother said, "Paper. Double-bag it, please." I'd heard the question dozens of times before it permeated the distracted existence I led as a 9 year old. I began to wonder why one was better than the other. How did people decide? My quest to determine the best choice took me through stages. Paper emerged as the Round One victor, based solely on Mom's endorsement. Plastic made a strong showing on my first solo trip to the And finally, or so I thought, came my environmental awakening. The choice to recycle whichever bag you take home renders the paper-plastic debate obsolete. In this stage, I stuffed bags into bags full of more bags that I took to the recycling center weekly, all the while bathing in self-satisfaction. store because it was easier to carry Americans use 90 billion plastic bags each year, according to The American Chemistry Council. In the best-case scenario that I conjured up, 100 percent of those would be recycled, which we all know is not the case. I can't imagine the energy and resources it would Keep them in your trunk, and even though you may forget once or twice, the habit will form. Leave them out after you unload your groceries where you'll see them the next time you go to your car. BUT... What do I do when I forget? BUT... Lawrence has no ban in place, but Kevin Lawrence, a manager at the Clinton Parkway HyVee, said he had seen a dramatic increase in reusable bags in the last few months and predicted it will only increase. I'm just one person. What difference will it make? Then tell your friends. People are doing it, and it is making a difference. San Francisco banned plastic bags in November and saves 5 billion bags each month. Plastic bags are free. I don't want to buy a cloth bag when I'm spending $50 on groceries. Then don't. Use bags you already own. I bet you have old backpacks and totes you don't use every day. If you must buy grocery store bags, they cost about $1, which means after 20 5-cent refunds the store will give you for providing your own bag, it pays for itself. BUT... This idea's been out there. On an episode of "Home Improvement," Jill came home from the grocery store with, you guessed it, an armload of cloth bags. I've been carrying cloth bags for years. This isn't news. The length of time it took me to settle on an answer I'm comfortable with is pretty embarrassing. More embarrassing is that when I told my mom the good news, she was shocked that I wasn't already doing it and offered me some of her bags. Snap. English is a Overland Park junior in journalism and economics. FOR FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. My friend's hand was scratched and when I asked her what happened, she said "Oh, I tried to dip my cat in some paint". --- I really wish AT&T didn't suck. I want an iPhone. --- --- --- Straight boys are so gay. Mmmm. asparagus. --- I don't know what to say, so I'll just say what's in my heart: Baboom, Baboom, Baboom. --- Half Baked Ben & Jerry's is amazing! Just throwing that out there. My back itches like crazy. I'd imagine that this is what being a leper is like. Maybe --- --- I have the weirdest dreams when I take naps. 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MEN'S GOLF | 8B WWW.KANSAN.COM F KICK THE KANSAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 Find out which teams University Daily Kansan star members picked to win in this weekend's college games. | 4B PAGE 1B Hurricane displaces Wilson's family BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com Wide receiver Johnathan Wilson has had more to think about than the tough 37-34 loss to South Florida on Friday night. The Houston has been trying to get updates on his family's location and the status of their home after Hurricane Ike forced many to evacuate the city during the weekend. "I told my mom to leave before the hurricane, but she's hard-headed and stayed at the house," Wilson said. "She said the winds were very high. They lost electricity and had some damage so they finally went and stayed with my grandparents for a few days about 45 minutes outside of Houston." Widespread flooding was also a major problem. "We have some flood damage," Wilson said. "The fence came down, the roof was kind of torn up, and something happened to some of the Ike is estimated to be the costliest Atlantic hurricane since the 2005 storm season. Ike left almost all of Houston without power and brought winds of more than 100 miles per hour, which damaged houses and buildings across the city and inflicted about $27 billion in damages, according to the BBC. windows, too. The lights came back on today so I think they are going to go home and take a look at everything." In addition to Wilson, defensive end Jeff Wheeler and defensive end Patrick Dorsey both have Houston listed as their hometown on the team's roster. But coach Mark Mangino said none of the players' families appeared to have had any significant problems. "There are several kids who have family in the area, but they are not suffering ill effects that we know of to this point," Mangino said. "We will brief them again and find out if there are any issues with their family and if there's any way that we can help out." Wilson, who has 19 catches for 284 yards and two touchdowns on the season, said that it had been difficult to focus on football with the status of his family and his childhood home up in the air. "It's in my mind," Wilson said. "I was trying to keep in touch with them, but most of the cell phones weren't working. I just try and keep in touch the best I can. I finally talked to my mom last night, and she texted me today saying that she's going back to the house so I feel a lot better. She said things are fine, so I trust her and I hope she's doing well." - Edited by Mary Sorrick 1 adidas KANSAS 81 Jon Goering/KANSAN VOLLEYBALL Players recoup after nonconference loss Coach wants to improve team's rhythm, creativity in first conference match KANSAS KANSAS BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com JUNIOR middle blocker Paige Mazur makes a spike during a match against UMKC on Sept. 9. Last weekend, Mazur led the team in blocks and had her first career start against Cleveland State. KANSAN FILE PHOTO Along with Karina Garlington's staggering total of 51 kills last weekend during the Kansas' final nonconference match, another number stood out, smaller but was no less important: 11. That was the total number of kills for junior middle blocker Paige Mazour, which eclipsed her entire career total heading into this season. Mazour has finally arrived, and she is ready to contribute just in time for Big 12 conference play, which starts at 7:30 tonight on the road against Colorado. "All of us work hard every day, so we expect for it to pay off eventually," Mazour said. "I was just glad I got to help my team." Mazour, who also led the team over the weekend with 1.2 blocks per game, earned her first career start against Cleveland State. She has been impressive enough in practices and workouts for coach Ray Bechard to give her an opportunity. "Paige gives great effort each and every day," Bechard said. "That lends itself to opportunity. She deserves that opportunity, and she'll continue to contribute, I'm sure." "She's got more confidence. She's in great shape." Bechard said "She has more physical tools offensively, more opportunities to score points offensively, and that's giving us some options." Beachard specifically mentioned a number of things that helped Mazour crack the rotation last weekend. It's the Jayhawks' offense that could use a boost from anyone who can step up, and Bechard said he hoped the Jayhawks could become more creative offensively and garner more rhythm throughout the course of a match. To create that rhythm, Bechard wants the offense to swing on the first chance it gets, called a first-ball kill. Senior middle blocker Natalie Uhart understands what Bechard is asking for, and it was hard for the team to extensively watch the film after the loss to UAB Saturday. "We watched film for about an hour and a half," Uhart said. "He picked it apart, and there's a lot of things we need to work on. It's everything — we need to work on everything." "I think they'll do fine." Uhart said. "I think they got rid of their first game nervousness, and we're ready to get after it." Beachard shared similar feelings with optimism and excitement. He said the Jayhawks, who played in Wyoming last weekend, were already used to the higher altitudes they'll be facing again tonight in Colorado. But Beachard said having early away games didn't matter. Uhart said she wasn't concerned about her younger teammates' nerves or readiness with conference plav starting. Colorado will be a challenging first test for Kansas. The Buffaloes started the season with an impressive 6-0, but they "That means we got 10 at home and only nine left on the road." Bechard said. Bechard said his team could fit in right behind the three premier teams of the conference: Nebraska, Texas and Kansas State. He said the difference between fourth and 10th was just "preparation and execution." are now on a three-match losing streak, including a loss to now No. 11 Florida. They are in the same situation as the Jayhawks: looking to rebound from last season for a possible postseason birth. And a victory tonight would get the Jayhawks off on the right note in conference play, something that Bechard would like to see as the schedule gets more challenging. "The teams that can go fight, get victories on the road here and there and play well at home are going to have a chance to be in the upper levels," Bechard said. "So that's what we got to prepare for, and that's what we're looking to." Edited by Lauren Keith COMMENTARY Chiefs start season by playing 'awful' football awin is a win, and a loss is a loss If you believe that, I've got a five-year plan to get the Chiefs to the Super Bowl I'd like to sell you Sure, the loss column is checked just the same as it was the week prior, when Kansas City fell at Gillette Stadium. But this was much worse. It was a 23-8 loss at home to a rival team. Not just a rival, but a rival that's in turmoil. Before this weekend, it was probably the popular choice to be the worst team in the NFL this season. It's also likely that, if you believe all losses are suffered equally, you did not bear witness to the Chiefs' monument to awful football that was erected Sunday against the Raiders. Kansas City yielded 300 yards on the ground to Oakland. Rookie Darren McFadden had the lion's share of those yards, lacerating the hapless Chiefs defense as easily as if they were an FBS opponent and he was still at Arkansas. Sure, McFadden is talented. His ridiculous college numbers and sublime combine performance can attest to that. But the holes he had to run through were gaping. So gaping, that I'd venture McFadden could have driven his Escalade through several of them. The scary thing is, it gets worse. What makes that even more pathetic is the fact that quarterback Jamarcus Russell passed absolutely no threat to throw the ball. Of 17 attempts, Russell managed to complete only six for a grand total of 55 yards. He completed one pass to a wide receiver, an 11-yarder to Ashley Lelie. Simply put, Kansas City knew Oakland was going to run the football. Even on third and long, the Raiders entrusted either McFadden or Michael Bush with picking up the first down yardage (and they did, 14 times). Even with eight men in the box, the Chiefs couldn't get off the field or out of their own way. As flimsy as the defense was, the offense was every bit as impotent. Still without presumed quarterback of the future Brodie Coyle, Kansas City started the game with veteran Damon Huard under center. That's not so bad. Huard, despite looking less athletic than some fans in Arrowhead, is a reliable enough spot-starter. Or at least he is when he's on the field, which wasn't often on Sunday. Officially, he had some pain in BY ALEX BEECHER abeecher@kansan.com Not that it's all Thigpen's fault. For any quarterback, much less a young one from Coastal Carolina, to have success, he needs good pass protection and a solid running game. Thanks largely to Kansas City's porous offensive line, neither was provided. Thigpen was sacked five times, and the Chiefs managed only 55 yards rushing. In fact, old Unde Huard's 15-yard scramble was the Chiefs' longest run of the game. Let that sink in. his neck. Unofficially, Herm Edwards and Chan Galey wanted to see what they had in Tyler Thiggen. As it turns out, they have another quarterback incapable of putting up even league average numbers Sure, there are excuses. There always are when losses occur at the Truman Sports Complex, which is pretty often That the Chiefs are a young rebuilding team usually tops that list. But let's not think that "young team" and "bad team" go hand-in-hand. After all, Green Bay was the youngest team in the NFL last season, and they were a Brett Favre pick away from the Super Bowl. The next three youngest teams (the Colts, Giants and Cowboys) also made the playoffs. The Giants, of course, won it all. Let's make this very clear: The Kansas City Chiefs are a young team — but first and foremost, they are a bad team Worst of all, that doesn't seem to be changing any time soon. Every other team in the AFC West is young, too. Denver stands at 2-0 and has its franchise quarterback. San Diego may have the same record as Kansas City, but it still has playoff talent. And then there are the Oakland Raiders. If you asked me on Saturday whether the Chiefs were closer to being competitive, and I'd say yes. If you asked me now, I'd ask whether you watched the game. For your sake, I hope you didn't c6 Edited by Brieun Scott 2B --- SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 quote of the day "We spend a considerable amount of time addressing our players regarding their personal conduct and the NCAA rules. They know exactly what we expect from them. Ultimately, they have to make the right decisions. The same holds true of our boosters." — Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops after the 2006 dismissal of quarterback Rhett Bomar after reports surfaced that Bomar made $18,000 in the summer at a car dealership. lespite working five-hour weeks. fact of the day Sam Houston State quarterback Rhett Bomar was the No. 4 overall recruit in the class of 2005, according to Rivals. com. Bomar started the final 11 games of the Oklahoma Sooners' 2005 season. He was pegged as OU's starter for 2006 before getting dismissed. Without Bomar, the Sooners won the Big 12 Championship and made the Fiesta Bowl. Weldon unexpectedly leaves basketball team trivia of the day Q: Who was the other player dismissed along with Bomar and worked at the same car dealership in the summer of 2006? Chakeitha Weldon could be painfully quiet if you didn't know her. I found that out quickly the first time I met the young point guard. Eyes glued to the floor and her voice barely audible, Weldon, an Atlanta native, nervously explained how she found her way to the Midwest from the cultural hub of the South. She said she felt comfortable with coach Bonnie Henrickson, her teammates and life in Lawrence. She beamed as she told me how excited she was to continue growing as a player and establishing herself in the Big 12. During practice that day the unthinkable happened. During a O: BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kansan.com run-of-the-mill drill, Weldon landed awkwardly on a teammate and tore her ACL, effectively ending her first season in a Kansas uniform in early February. As all injuries are, it was completely unexpected. Last week Weldon did something even more unexpected. She called it quits on her career at Kansas. A: Offensive guard J.D. Quinn. The news took Henrickson and her teammates completely by surprise. "It was out of the blue," Henrickson said Monday. Physically Weldon was back. The crutches and the painful hours rehabbing in the trainer's room were in POLYTECHNICIAN Weldon the past. The doctors had cleared her to return to the court, no holds barred. Weldon was talented but raw — quiet off the court but a fiery competitor when she hit the hardwood. Even after her knee failed her, Weldon continued to be the emotional sparkplug for a young team trying to find its place. Against Kansas State a few days after the injury, Weldon showed just how much the support of her teammates and coaches meant to her. Doped up on pain medication and hobbling on crutches, her teammates encircled her before tipoff just like they had every game before. Weldon rose up, took one look at the faces of her friends and teammates surrounding her and led one of the most goosebump-inducing huddles I have ever witnessed. "Ahhh… We come to play today. Jayhawks. Jayhawks. Jayhawks." THE MORNING BREW But now she's gone. Maybe she missed home, her family and the friends she left behind. 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"It feels like it's been forever since we've played a football game," Whitten said. "We just don't have a lot of experience right now." Bearkat coach Todd Whitten still doesn't have a clue about his team. Bomar and the rest of the first- string players were pulled at halftime of the contest. With only one 2008 game to study, Mangino said he wasn't sure what to expect on the field. The Bearkats didn't return to the practice field until yesterday afternoon. The Saturday before the hurricane hit was a scheduled bye week for Sam Houston State, which meant this Saturday would be the first time the Bearkats line up against another team in more than three weeks. "We've watched it over and, over, and we've watched some of “it's kind of a difficult situation for them,” Mangino said. “They've been hit hard by Hurricane like.” Last Wednesday, white the jayhawks were busy preparing for the Bulls. Whiten's squad was trying to protect itself from a hurricane. The Bearkats' home game against Prairie View A&M on Saturday was canceled due to Hurricane Ike. The players left campus on Wednesday to be with their families. EXTRA CREDIT football notes HARPER STILL OUT "Kendrick will get on the practice field a little bit later in the week and run around, but he's not ready yet," coach Mark Mangino said. "He's having some follow up work done and we will know a little bit more then." Comerback Kendrick Harper, who was taken off the field on a stretcher against Louisiana Tech last week, appears closer to returning to the practiced field but will undergo a follow-up procedure on Friday afternoon. Sophomore wide receiver Jonathan Wilson has been credited with an additional eight yards receiving from Friday night's South Florida game. USF officials incorrectly marked a 19-yard catch by Wilson as an 11-yard gain, but the problem was discovered and the stats have been changed. Aug. 28 SHSU beats Prairie View A&M, 58-14 Aug.30 KU beat FIU, 40-10 Sep.6 KU beat LTU, 29-0 SHSU bye week Sep.16 SHSU practices for first time since Sep. 10 Sep.20 SHSU vs. KU Aug.29 Sarah Palin selected as GOP's VP Sep.10 SHSU cancels weekend game, players leave campus Sep.12 KU loses to USF, 37-34 FIRED UP PRACTICE Sunday's practice, the first since losing 37-34 to South Florida on Friday, was not a typical practice. Instead of the usual correction work and walk-through, the team had a very spirited practice during which a few small skimishes broke out. "They are mad," Mangino said of the player's reaction to the loss. "That's the kind of reaction you're looking for. They were very upset and angry. It ended up as a real battle on the practice field. Guys were knocking the crap out of each other." B. J. Rains Wilson officially had 10 catches for 179 yards and two touchdowns against the Bulls. Mangino said wide receiver Dexton Fields was "day-to-day" with an injured foot that had sidelined him since the opening game. BELEAGUERED BEARKATS Saturday's game will be the first in over three weeks for Sam Houston State last year's games, but there's not a lot to know," he said. better up front than we will in the secondary" he said. Sam Houston State starts four inexperienced seniors in the secondary. Whitten said he was curious to see how they performed against Todd Reesing and the Jayhawk passing attack. However, Whitten said he felt more confident with the defensive line, which would take on Kansas' less than stellar rushing game. "If we match up at all, which is certainly yet to be determined, we possibly would do that a little Oklahoma to a 19-3 victory. "He's a legitimate quarterback who'll probably get a shot at an NFL camp somewhere," Bowen said. "He's that type of guy." Offensively, Bomar leads a balanced attack. Against East Central Oklahoma, Bomar completed passes to eight different receivers and ran for 30 yards. "He's a big guy that runs the ball very well," defensive coordinator Clint Bowen said. Bomar could play the best game of his career and it still might not result in a Bearkat victory. Everything from Mother Nature to a sizable size disadvantage is working against Sam Houston State this week. Still, Whitten said his players were just happy to get back on the field. Bowen coached the Jayhawks' secondary in 2005 when they played the Bomar-led Sooners in Arrowhead Stadium. In that game, Bomar threw for 206 yards and a touchdown to lead be some rust that we're going to have to knock off," he said. "Couple that with playing one of the best teams in all the country and it's certainly not going to "I'm sure there's going to be easy. "We're going to learn a lot about ourselves on Saturday." 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Here are the headlines that stood out from the last-second victories and shootouts galore. Chris Johnson continues to up the ante on NFL fields for the Tennessee Titans. Johnson compiled 109 rushing yards on 19 carries and had two receptions for 12 yards against the Bengals on Sunday. With or without quarterback Vince Young, the Titans do not rely heavily on the passing game. They are a run-first team, and Johnson's explosive ability will earn him more carries as the season goes on, making him the focal point of the offense. WHERE'S THE BEEF? Not in Atlanta. After a rout of Detroit in the opening weekend, gravity got hold of the Atlanta offense and brought it back down to Earth against Tampa Bay. Quarterback Matt Ryan looked like a rookie as he threw for 158 yards and two interceptions. Running back Michael Turner showed why he was a career backup until this season because he rushed for only 42 yards on 14 carries. The offense barely got over the 200-yard mark in total yardage. Consider the opening game a fluke because right now Detroit's defense looks awful, and in an NFC South division that is known for strong defenses, the Atlanta offense will struggle throughout the season. "MY DAD SAYS YOU COULD BE GOOD SOMEDAY" Fans of Comedy Central's "South Park" will immediately recognize this line that was aimed at Jay Cutler. Well, it looks like Cutler's time has come. Cutler, quarterback of the Denver Broncos, threw for 350 yards and four touchdowns Sunday, leading Denver to a one-point victory against San Diego. Coach Mike Shanahan went for a two-point conversion at the end of the game, and Cutler connected with wide receiver Eddie Royal to earn the victory. Not all news is good for Cutler, though, because controversy surrounds a call that kept Denver's final drive alive. An inadvertent whistle bleed dead what would have been a Cutler fumble. Ed Hochuli was the official who blew the whistle and, according to ESPN, his grade will be lowered, which could affect his status for working the playoffs and his retention in the league. A TALE OF TWO HALVES Where was the Indianapolis offense in the first half of Sunday's game against the Vikings? Quarterback Peyton Manning completed only 13 passes for 18 yards, and running back Joseph Addai gained a whopping four yards on nine carries. The Vikings looked to be in control, riding the tails of their defense and special teams for a 9-0 lead at halftime. But things turned around drastically in the second half, as Manning led the comeback with 226 passing yards in the second half, and the Colts escaped with an 18-15 victory. After the performance of the offense in the first two games, the Colts should feel lucky to be 1-1 right now. THE GREATEST SHOW ON TURF? Is it possible for an entire team to have a collective case of turf toe? St. Louis looked pathetic in its first two games of the season. Its defense is never anything special, and it has given up 79 points in two games. But its offense was supposed to carry the load. The offense couldn't carry a sponge right now, putting together a total of 16 points in its first two games. Quarterback Marc Bulger had a mere 177 passing yards against the Giants Sunday, and running back Steven Jackson didn't add much with only 53 rushing yards. If the Rams don't get their act together, they may find themselves in a heated battle with the Lions for the first pick in next year's draft. NO SOUP FOR YOU! That was Washington quarterback Jason Campbell's statement to the New Orleans defense. Campbell had a career day with 351 passing yards and a touchdown in the win against the Saints. It was a completely different story compared to the 133 passing yards he compiled in a week one loss to the Giants. With a strong running game to lean on, Campbell could gain confidence throughout the season and turn into a big playmaker. Edited by Lauren Keith FOOTBALL South Florida fans respond to criticism BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com The story "Some KU fans rattled by insults at South Florida game," which ran in Tuesday's University Daily Kansan, generated lots of feedback from Bulls fans. Here are a few remarks from South Florida fans from e-mail and Kansan.com. Web user MJMcDonough "Dear KU fans, I for one want to send my deepest apology for the behavior of some of the Bull fans you encountered at the KU vs USF game. I tell all my friends we need to be like the Auburn fans who I feel are some of the best in all of college football. In the south football is king but sadly some of our fans do not realize that it doesn't give us the right to be total asses." — Web user BullFreak "It is unfortunate that a small portion of our new fans act in such a way that has caused such a negative impression on our Kansas visitors. Those young idiots are NOT representative of our overall fan base. Rather, they are punks who incorrectly assume that buying a ticket to a sporting event gives you a license to treat others with disrespect, an assumption that ALL of us feel is incorrect." seen any game where fans were as abusive as you suggest. Did you actually see this or did you just here (sic) it from disappointed KU fans? "I don't think that your comments on the USF fans were accurate or unbiased. I have been to almost home game since football started here, and I haven't Obviously, I can't say that nothing happened as there were 58,000 people there, but I can tell you that there was nothing like the outburst that you have suggested, and I find it is dishonest for you to portray it as such. That's a shame because I was there for the tailgating for over 3 hours and saw many people with KU jerseys freely intermingling with USF fans and I saw nothing more than friendly kidding." Eric Lamison "I have to say I am disappointed to hear that so many KU fans felt they were treated poorly. This is not the image our university wants to portray. I know many fans, myself included, that went out of their way to welcome KU fans and wish them luck. However, like at any school, there are a few rotten apples. I think this is even more prevalent at USF because of our surprisingly quick rise in national rankings and relevance. 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Bonds became the first KU women's cross country runner to achieve the award in program history. "It's an honor," she said in a release. "I've never been Big 12 Runner of the Week before, so I'm pretty happy about it. Hopefully I'll get it again sometime." Bonds has won both races she's competed in this year, The Bob Timmons Invitational and the Missouri Cross Country Challenge. Zarda took sixth overall at the Missouri Cross Country Challenge. Barbee leads Jayhawks to third place Mark Dent MEN'S GOLF Sophomore improves after rough start in first round BY BRYAN WHEELER bwheeler@kansan.com After winning the Kansas Invitational three out of the past four years, the men's golf team struggled to find consistency on Tuesday in its host tournament at Alvamar Golf Club (par-72, 7,096 yards). With a three-round team score of 882, the layhawks finished tied for third place, 17 strokes behind first place UC-Davis. "I drove the ball pretty well throughout the tournament, but Sophomore Nate Barbee led the team with a three-round score of 217 and a sixth-place finish, surpassing an eighth-place finish his freshman year. struggled on the greens early on yesterday"; Barbee said. Barbee, who was three under par going into the 13th hole of the first round, had trouble putting and finished the round with a score of 76. In the remaining two rounds, Barbee improved with under-par rounds of 71 on Monday and 70 on Tuesday. Barbee has finished under par in three of five rounds this season. Though Barbee found some consistency on the course, the rest of the team ran into trouble in its final round yesterday. Four of the team's starting five players finished over par. "Obviously I am not all that pleased to take three rounds of 76 or higher on our home course, but we lucked out and still got third," said coach Kit Grove in a press release. After finishing the second round tied for fifth place, senior Walt Koelbel and freshman Ian Anson finished the third round four strokes over par. Both players finished the tournament tied for 12th place with three-round scores of 220. "With more consistency, we could be a really good team," Koelbel said. "We need to turn higher scoring rounds into more solid rounds." Roundout out the starting five were senior Andrew Storm and freshman Blake Giroux. Storm finished tied for 46th place with a three-round score of 228. Giroux finished tied for 56th place with a three-round score of 231. Because Anson and Giroux are just starting their careers as Jayhawks, coach Grove believe they will improve. Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Gamma Delta Welcomes our new baby Squirrels! Mary Anderson MUSKO Wary Anderson Caytie Baker Casey Briner Breanna Brown Jessica Burke ΑΓΔ Devon Cantwell Carly Carman Aliza Chudnow Amy Cumbow Mackenzie Dahl Chelsea Dolan Kelsie Froebe Jillian Goss Kristin Hinkin Carey Hoffman Mel Ippel Alyssa Jordan Amy Kim Amanda Kistner. Rachel Lantis Anne Maurin Sarah Ramlal Caroline Robb Hannah Schell Madeline Schuman Anna Smith Katie Stecklein Kelsey Smith Stephanie Taylor Jessica Thorman Kadee Treadwell Roslyn Zuniga Katelyn Johnston Weston White/KANSAN "Obviously there will be some growing pains with these two guys in just their second start," Grove said. "But we will hopefully be able to learn from this." Though the team has struggled to play steadily, the Jayhawks have a 22-4 record in head-to-head competition. The Jayhawks will头来 Louisville, Ky., next to compete in the Louisville Invitational on Sept. 29-30. Edited by Scott R. Toland Freshman Ian Anson watches his putt role across the green before falling in the hole for a birdie. Anson finished his final round of play Tuesday morning at the Jayhawk Invitational by shooting a 76 and finishing tied for 12th. Kansas third overall as a team. women's golf results **What:** Chip-N-Club Invitational **Where:** Wilderness Ridge Golf Course in Lincoln, Neb. (par 70) Final results after 54 holes (2) Arkansas-Little Rock — +24 (3) East Carolina — +33 (7) Kansas — +52 Team standings (1) Nebraska — +20 Individual results (10) Grace Thiry — +7 (T20) Emily Powers — +12 (T30) Meghna Bal — +15 (T41) Meghan Gockel — +18 (71) Sydney Wilson — +37 * (T27) Kalynd Carson — +14 * (T41) Jennifer Clark — 18 *Players entered in the individual category. Their scores don't apply to the team standings. SponSored by: SponSored by: kieu's inc. BUD LIGHT Jo Shmo's 724 Mass. St kieu's BUD LIGHT Jo Shmo's 724 Mass. 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According to a new study released by Gallup Poll, 70 percent of students who enrolled in college this year didn't take their post-graduation income into consideration before borrowing. It also found that 37 percent of students and 46 percent of students' parents never take tuition costs into consideration when going through the process of finding a college and financing tuition. The study also breaks down how the average student finances his or her tuition. It found that, on average, students financed 40 percent of their education from student loans, 10 percent from their personal income and savings, 32 percent from their parents, 15 percent from scholarships and 3 percent from relatives and other support groups. Patricia Christel, a spokesperson for student lending giant Sallie Mae, said the purpose of the study was to provide insight into the attitudes, choices and concerns of American families on how they plan and pay for college. The study, she said, surveyed 1,400 students and parents. C. E. Andrews, Sallie Mae's president SEE LOANS ON PAGE 4A CONTINUING EDUCATION Institute creates more learning alternatives throughout state The University is expanding its Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to include noncredit courses at Hutchinson Community College. The Institute provides courses for students who want to continue their education free of homework, grades or tests. FULL STORY PAGE 3A ENTERTAINMENT Visiting comedian Alex Thomas talks about his career Comedian Alex Thomas has worked with actors such as Will Smith and Jamie Foxx, and is a recurring guest on "Family Guy." Thomas will perform his stand-up act at 7 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium. He talked to the Kansan about his comedy and what students can expect from his show. PENN STATE UNIVERSITY FULL STORY PAGE 8A Andrew Cirocco, Mission Hills freshman, is treated for wounds he received when he collided with the rear of a car that was temporarily parked in front of Marvin Hall. According to witnesses, Cirocco flew over the car's trunk and partially through the rear windshield before falling to the pavement. Cirocco was later taken by ambulance to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. A Douglas County Fire and Medical spokesman listed Cirocco's condition as stable. Biker hits parked car I'll just provide the text as it appears. No images to convert directly. Student shatters windshield in front of Marvin Hall BY RYAN MCGEENEY rmcgeeney@kansan.com A student riding a bicycle ran into the rear end of a car temporarily parked in front of Marvin Hall, crashing through the rear windshield before falling to the pavement around 6 p.m. Wednesday night. Andrew Cirocco, Mission Hills freshman, was bicycling east on Jayhawk Boulevard when he hit a Mazda 626 with Judson Bone, Topea freshman, in the driver's seat. Bone had pulled over to pick up a friend, Austin Bradley, Overland Park junior, whose class had just ended. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN According to Bradley, Bone had only been stopped for about five seconds when he and Bone felt the abrupt impact to the car, followed shortly by the breaking of glass that showered into the car. shown up." Zach Stoltenberg, Gering, Neb, senior, had just exited Marvin Hall and was descending the stairs when he heard the impact. Judson Bone, Topeka freshamn, recounts how his car was struck by bicyclist Andrew Circoce to Captain Pat Talkington of Douglas County Fire and Medical. Bone was temporarily parked in front of Marvin Hall, about 20 yards east of the Chi Omega fountain traffic circle when Circoce collided with the vehicle, flying into the rear windshield before falling to the pavement. "I came running over," Stoltenberg said. "The guys in the car had already gotten out, and were on their phones, calling for help. The kid was bleeding pretty bad. Somebody took off to get some paper towels, but by then, the police had already Stottenberg said that although he didn't see the collision with his own eyes, Ciroco must have been traveling at a substantial speed. "He was all the way up and over the car," Stoltenberg said. "The thickest part of the bike frame was bent, so he had to be going pretty good." While Bone explained the incident to authorities to the best of his recollection, KU Public Safety officers and members of Douglas County Fire and Medical treated Cirocco's wounds. They stained multiple lacerations on his face and neck before standing him upright and placing him on a long spine board, a carrying device used to stabilize victims if a possible spinal injury is involved. "I'm fine," said Ciroco, the chest of his white t-shirt partially soaked in blood. "It doesn't really hurt at all." While neither Bradley nor Bone were injured, Bone said he was stunned by the event. "I'm just kind of shaken up right now," said Bone. The incident comes on the heels of recent efforts by the KU Public Safety office to step up cyclist's awareness of traffic laws on campus, which include issuing fines for stop sign violations and other infractions. Under the law, bicycles are afforded the same rights and responsibilities as other motor vehicles, and cyclists are required to pay the same fines as motorists for violations. Capt. Pat Talkington, of Douglas County Fire and Medical, said Cirocco was in stable condition when he was taken by ambulance to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Edited by Brenna Hawley ADMINISTRATION Athletics director Perkins ranks first in poll BY B.J. RAINS In a poll released by time magazine, Kansas athletics director Lee Perkins has been named the top sports executive in the World. rains@kansan.com Perkins was the only college administrator to make the final list of 35, which featured team owners, league commissioners and other sports executives. second and John Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox, finished third. Danny Ainge, general manager of the Boston Celtics, and Jerry Reese, general manager of the Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of the Manchester United soccer team, finished Dr. L. K. Rudolph New York Giants, rounded out the top Perkins five. "It is a great honor just to be included on this list," Perkins said in a statement. "It is tremendously flattering to actually win it." Perkins, who arrived in Kansas in June 2003, has doubled the Athletics Department's budget from $27 million to more than $55 million last year, according to Time magazine. "I'm not a gambling person, but I would have bet the house that he was going to win," women's basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson said. "The success of the department speaks volumes to his leadership and his ability to make difficult decisions that in the short term might be unpopular but long term and over the long haul are good for the University and the Athletics Department." In addition to KU's teams winning the national championship in basketball and the Orange Bowl in football, Perkins has index Classifieds...6b Crossword...6A Horoscopes...6A SEE PERKINS ON PAGE 4A Opinion...7A Sports...1B Sudoku...6A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2008 The University Daily Kansan DOW JONES LOSES 450 POINTS weather The loss is the worst since the Sept. 11 aftermath. |3A TODAY ... 80 56 Mostly Sunny FRIDAY 82 55 --- Partly Cloudy SATURDAY 4. 81 57 A2 Partly Cloudy 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 quote of the day "The universe is a big place, perhaps the biggest." Kilgore Trout fact of the day An ounce of pickled ginger can temporarily raise your IQ by as many as 10 points. www.factropolis.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. KU fans rattled by insults at South Florida game 2. New conservative group forms on campus 3. 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Postmaster: Send address changes to The University Daily Kansan. 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 66045 media partners Tyler Waugh/KANSAN KUJH For more news turn to KUJH- Sunflower Broadband 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 UKH online at tk.uku.edu. KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there is a concert, talk shows and other content made for students, by stu artisans. Whether it's rock'n roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK9.7 is for you. 907 KILOS correction Wednesday's article "Looking beyond the veil" misspelled the name of a source. She is Dalal AlBuhayri. Soakin' up the sun The sculpture is made from a flexible material, likely plastic or glass, with a smooth, glossy finish. It has a heart-shaped center that resembles a coin, and the petals are curved to create a fluid, organic shape. The background is neutral and textured, providing contrast that highlights the sculpture's form and texture. The expanded media work "After Cunha Claude" soaks up some sun on Wednesday afternoon. The work is by Chris Luxem, tope senior, and consists of warped records with Luxem's photography at the center. Luxem said that there would be a lot more "flowers" between Marvin Hall and the Art and Design building by Monday. ODD NEWS Fashion police ruling overturned by judge RIVIERA BEACH. Fla.. A judge has decided that a law banning sagging pants in this town is unconstitutional after a teenager spent a night in jail on accusations that he exposed too much underwear. Julius Hart, 17, was charged last week after an officer said he spotted the teenager riding his bicycle with 4 to 5 inches of blue-and-black boxer shorts revealed. Hart's public defender, Carol Bickerstaff, urged a judge Monday to strike down the sagging pants law, and told him:"Your honor, we now have the fashion police." Circuit Judge Paul Moyle ruled that the law was unconstitutional based on "the limited facts" of the case. Technically, however, the charge hasn't been dropped yet: a new arraignment awaits Hart on Oct. 5. Voters in Riviera Beach approved the law in March. A first offense for sagging pants carries a $150 fine or community service, and habitual offenders face the possibility of jail time. Bickerstaff said she wanted the city to drop the law — regardless of whether anyone disliked low-riding pants. "The first time I saw this particular fashion, I disliked it," she told the judge. "And then I realized I'm getting old." Candidate apologizes for automated calls in advance MCCOOK, Neb. — A city council candidate in McCook, Neb., is apologizing for an automated phone call campaign — in advance. Mike O'Dell said the call being used later this week addressed important local issues and was the only method that made economic sense. He said it was the only automated call he would send out this campaign season. He was sorry if it interrupted someone's dinner or favorite television program. The Legislature enacted restrictions on so-called robo-calls this year, but the bill won't go into effect until 2009. The law will limit automated calls to between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. Messages will have to begin with the name of the person paying for the call. A phone number other than that of the machine making the call will have to be provided. NATION NATION Galveston residents try to return home. are denied GALVESTON, Texas — Residents of this hurricane-wrecked island city launched an ill-advised attempt to return to their crippled hometown Wednesday, but instead fumed in hours of gridlocked traffic only to be turned away at the bridge. Traffic backed up for 20 miles along Interstate 45, the one route onto Galveston Island. Cars jocked for position with utility workers, repair crews and police trying to begin repairs to the city wrecked by Hurricane like five days ago. The city announced Tuesday that people could briefly return under a new "look and leave" plan, causing evacuees all over the state to pack up and head for the coast. Hours later, the city abruptly halted the policy out of fear of just the sort of roadway chaos that occurred on Wednesday. Jayhawks & Friends Some people in the long line angrily complained that they'd never heard the policy was rescinded. Your face HERE The Kansan will publish recent pictures of you and your friends on the second page of the news and sports sections. Sports-related photos will run on 2B of the sports section (Sportin' Jayhawks), while all other photos will run on 2A of the news section (Jayhawks & Friends). Photos will also be published online at Kansan.com. The Kansan reserves the right to not publish any photos submitted. "I don't understand this," Carlos Azucena said Wednesday, motioning toward repair workers after waiting in line three hours before he was rejected on his third try to go home. "You see those other people. They don't even live here; I live in Galveston." Submit all photos by e-mail to photos@kansan.com with the subject line "Jayhawks & Friends" and the following information: your full name; the full names, hometowns (city and state) and years in school of the people photographed; what is going on in the photo; when and where the photo was taken and any other information you find vital or interesting. X-ray alternative to colonoscopy effective ATLANTA—A long-awaited federal study of an X-ray alternative to the dreaded colonoscopy confirms its effectiveness at spotting most cancers, although it was far from perfect. Some experts believe the new method may boost the 50 percent screening rate for a cancer that is the country's second biggest killer. In the new study, the largest of its kind, the so-called virtual colonoscopy"identified nine out of 10 people who had cancers and large growths seen by regular colonoscopies. But there were flaws, too. Among them: The radiologists sometimes misread the X-ray, leading them to spot polyps that weren't there. That led to unnecessary follow-up testing. or Associated Press campus The seminar "Merienda Brown Bag" will begin at noon in 318 Bailey Hall. The Business Career Fair will begin at noon on the fifth and sixth floors of the Kansas Union. The social group event "Federalist Society: The Partisan Divide: The McCain and Obama Plans for U.S. Health Care Reform" will begin at 12:30 p.m. in 104 Green Hall. The workshop "InDesign: Introduction" will begin at 1 p.m. in the Instruction Center in Anschutz Library. FREE Tea at Three will begin at 3 p.m. in the lobby of the Kansas Union. The seminar "Osher Institute: 'A Flea in Her Ear' presented by the University Theatre" will begin at 2 p.m. in Crafton-Preyer Theater in Murphy Hall. The seminar "Early Modern Seminar — Douglas Dow" will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Seminar Room in Hall Center. The international program "A Chain Reaction: Nuclear Weapons, Policy and People" will begin at 3:30 p.m. in Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union. The tea and talk lecture "China in 2008: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" will begin at 4 p.m. in the Pine Room in the Kansas Union. The film event "49 Up" will begin at 5:30 p.m.in the Spencer Museum of Art Auditorium. The student group event "Public Interest Law Society (PILS): Casino Night" will begin at 7:30 p.m. In the Lawrence Arts Center. The entertainment event "SUA Features: Comedian Alex Thomas" will begin at 7 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. KUinfo daily KU info This weekend is Family Weekend. 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Test preparation classes now enrolling. 090098 www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu (keyword: testprep) - 785-864-5823 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 --- NEWS 3A CONTINUING EDUCATION Osher Institute expands noncredit courses to Hutchinson BY HALEY JONES hjones@kansan.com A class with no homework, tests or grades may sound too good to be true - but it's not for people enrolled in the KU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. This semester, the Institute is expanding its noncredit course offerings to Hutchinson Community College. The Institute offers classes to people who want to learn about unique topics outside of a normal college classroom. The Institute partnered with the College to offer its three week long learning programs. Although Institute courses began Monday in Lawrence, the Hutchinson programs are scheduled to start next month at the College. David Wilson, director of the Institute, said although only two classes would be available in Hutchinson at first, the University was planning to add more classes in the future. The courses, which are geared toward adults ages 50 and older, are offered at several locations in Douglas County, Johnson County and Clay County, Mo. "The courses are really about expanding your mind and reaching out for different and foreign ideas." Wilson said. Jeff Adams, Hutchinson's associate director of continuing education, said although anyone could enroll in the classes, the structure was ideal for adults older than 50. The two-hour long courses meet for three weeks on Thursday afternoons. Courses cover topics such as the arts, theology, history and culture. The Institute has offered courses on airplane building, American Sign Language, the murals of Topeka, metalsmithing and the works of Ernest Hemingway. Muff Kelly, a 62-year-old from Lawrence, said she and her husband had been taking classes at the Institute since 2006. "As a student, it's been nice not having homework and just being able to learn for the joy of it," Kelly said. "All the instructors have been fabulous." Wilson said the average age of students enrolled in the Institute was 70 years old. He said that more than 600 members were enrolled in the Institute and that he expected about 200 people to enroll in the new program in Hutchinson. Membership and enrollment in the Institute is $35 for one class, $50 for two classes and $75 for three classes. Student Senate Notebook - Edited by Jennifer Torline Student Senate meets every Wednesday in the Kansas Union. All legislation heard at Senate must first pass through two committees, which were held last Wednesday. Transportation board looks at new bus route Derek Meier, Independence Kan, sophomore, and transportation coordinator, said the transportation board was exploring new bus routes to handle the increased number of people who rode the bus. He said bus ridership continued to increase dramatically because the buses were free. He said between 12,500 and 16,000 passengers rode the buses each day and that more people rode the bus when the weather was cool. According to Kansan archives, an average of 6,000 people rode the bus each day last year. Senate creates possible plan for aquatic center Adam McGonigle, Wichita junior and student body president, updated the Senate on plans for a University aquatic center, which was one of the platforms of former coalition United Students during the spring Student Senate elections. McGonigle said he and Michael Gillaspie, Ashland senior and student body vice president, would meet with focus groups of students next month to determine if students wanted a new aquatic center and how much they would be willing to pay for it. McGonigle said if students wanted to continue with plans for the center, he and Gillaspie would work to establish a funding plan with University administration and other interested parties. He said that if planning moved forward smoothly, students could see the center on the ballot during this spring's elections. INTERNATIONAL Ten die in U.S. Embassy car bomb gate explosion SAN'A, Yemen — A car bomb targeting the U.S. Embassy hit the front gate of the compound in Yemen's capital Wednesday, a U.S. spokesman said. A senior Haley Jones Yemeni security official said six Yemeni guards and four civilians were killed. The Yemeni guards were assigned to sentry duty outside the embassy by the Interior Ministry. The civilians were three Yemenis and one Indian national, the Yemeni security official said. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media. Another Yemeni security official said the embassy was hit by two car bombs and that heavy gunfire lasting around 10 minutes followed the blasts. Ryan Gilha, the embassy spokesman, told The Associated Press by telephone that there was a second explosion that followed the initial one, but did not know what caused it. Several nearby homes were badly damaged by the blasts, he said, but had no information on whether the heavily guarded embassy sustained damage too. A medical official, meanwhile, said at least seven Yemeni nationals were wounded and taken to the city's Republican hospital. They are residents of a housing compound near the embassy and included children, he said. ODD NEWS Debate coach offended PITTSBURGH — A University of Pittsburgh debate coach is limiting her contact with the team and issued an apology for cursing at a Kansas coach who dropped his pants while arguing with her at a national championship tournament, an encounter that was recorded and posted on YouTube. Sextuplet mom missing KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A woman who faked the birth of sextuplets to get financial support from her community is missing after walking away from a community release center on Friday. Officials said Sarah Everson, 47, of Grain Valley, was seven months into her four-year sentence for felony stealing by deceit when she left the Kansas City Community Release Center and never returned. AFGHANISTAN Gates apologizes for airstrikes, says U.S. will improve accuracy BY ROBERT BURNS Associated Press "As I told them, I offer all Afghans my sincere condolences and personal regrets for the recent loss of innocent life as a result of coalition airstrikes," Gates said after meeting with Afghan President Hamid Karzai. "While no military has ever done more to prevent civilian casualties, it is clear that we have to work even harder." KABUL, Afghanistan — Defense Secretary Robert Gates offered the people of Afghanistan his "personal regrets." Wednesday for U.S. air-strikes that have killed civilians and said he would try to improve the accuracy of air warfare, the imperfect fallback for U.S. commanders who say they don't have enough ground forces for the deepening Afghanistan war. Gates' unusual apology followed a frank assessment from the top military commander in Afghanistan; There aren't enough U.S. ground forces in Afghanistan, so the military is relying more heavily on air power. Air power runs a greater risk of civilian deaths in a country where insurgents do not wear uniforms and they intentionally mix with the general population. Gen. David McKiernan, the commander of international forces in Afghanistan, had said earlier that the chronic shortage of U.S. troops in Afghanistan is forcing commanders to rely more on air combat. U.S. airstrikes that kill civilians have angered and embarrassed the U.S.-backed Afghan government, and Karzai has been bitterly critical of such attacks. Gates agreed to an Afghan proposal to establish a permanent U.S.-Afghan group to investigate all incidents involving civilian casualties. That would be a shift from the current practice of U.S., Afghan and international probes proceeding separately. He then made a brief tour of the flightline where an array of jets were parked under a bright sun. And the defense secretary said he favored "a bit of a change of approach" in how U.S. military authorities react when allegations arise over unintended damage from U.S. air attacks. Standing beside a workhorse in the fleet of planes used in so-called "I think the key for us is, in those rare occasions when we do make a mistake, when there is an error, to apologize quickly, to compensate the victims quickly and then carry out the investigation," Gates told reporters later at Bagram airfield north of Kabul, where he received a briefing from an Air Force general on the rules and restrictions U.S. pilots must follow when providing aerial support to U.S. and allied troops engaged in ground fighting. close-air support missions — an Air Force A-10 Warthog whose painted nose art featured the gaping jaws of a shark — Gates said Karzai had assured him that the Afghan people "are still very friendly toward the United States." Taken together, the Pentagon chief's pronouncements during his first visit to Afghanistan since December reflected concern in the Bush administration that recurring allegations that U.S. bombs deliberately target civilians — accusations denied by the U.S. — are seriously undermining a central U.S. goal: to persuade ordinary Afghans that the U.S. military is here to protect them and that the enemy U.S. forces are fighting also their enemy. This "hearts and minds" battle is central to the U.S. counterinsurgency strategy. This is a problem facing not only the Bush administration but the next U.S. president as well. There are about 33,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan, and the Pentagon is sending another Army brigade, numbering about 3,700 soldiers, in January. They will join a fight against a determined insurgency opposed both to Karzai's government and to the presence of foreign troops. A roadside blast Wednesday in eastern Afghanistan killed four U.S. coalition soldiers and an Afghan. U. 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LOGAN UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC www.Logan.edu Chesterfield (St. Louis area), Missouri • 800-533-9210 Jared VanAnne MS/DC Candidate found that up to 90 civilians were killed, including women and children. U.S. investigators first said the civilian toll did not exceed seven, but McKiernan later announced a higher-level U.S. investigation to look into new evidence. Of the numerous recent cases of Afghan civilians getting killed in U.S. airstrikes, perhaps the most damaging is the widely publicized attacks of Aug. 22 on a village compound in western Afghanistan. Afghan and U.N. investigators surpassed the record 111 deaths the U.S. suffered here last year. The number of attacks on U.S. forces in eastern Afghanistan has risen by around 30 percent this year compared with 2007. U.S. military officials say. Student Senate PAID FOR BY KIJ THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS funded by: Student Senate September 18,2008 RUSSIA TODAY join AIESEC for a lesson on Russian culture, history, politics, and FREE food. Thursday 7 pm in the ECM GET INVOLVED IN HOMECOMING! Come and learn about the 2008 Homecoming Events: Wescoe Beach Info Fair Homecoming Parade AND SO MUCH MORE!!! Free Cook-out Basketball Tournament Get your organization's name out to University Students HOMECOMING KICK-OFF MEETING Sunday, September 21st 6-7pm • Alderson Auditorium For questions, contact: Aly Rodee - arodee@ku.edu or David Wilcox - dwilcox@ku.edu 4A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY JAILY KANSAN Hour after hour after hour after hour ... THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 PETER HENRIKSON Julianne Kueffer/KANSAN Paul Flinders, Wathena, senior, painting major, maintains focus after 23 hours of painting nonstop during his 24-hour painting odyssey, titled "Wet Dreams," at the DotDotDot Artspace, 1910 Haskell. Flinders says, "When you're doing something you're really engaged in, you could go for 48." For more on this story, please go to kansas.com. View more photos from Flinders' painting project online. @KANSAN.COM NATION U.S.military deaths reach more than 4,000 @ PERKINS As of Wednesday, at least 4,165 members of the U.S. military have died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The AP count is three greater than the Defense Department's tally, last updated Wednesday at 10 a.m. EDT. The figure includes eight military civilians killed in action. At least 3,377 military personnel died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers. (CONTINUED FROM 1A) overseen upgrades and expansion to several of the school's athletic facilities, including The Booth Family Hall of Athletics, which opened in January of 2006 and celebrates the history and tradition of athletics at Kansas. The baseball complex was The British military has reported 176 deaths; Italy, 33; Ukraine, 18; Poland, 21; Bulgaria, 13; Spain, 11; Denmark, seven; El Salvador, five; Slovakia, four; Latvia and Georgia, three each; Estonia, Netherlands, Thailand and Romania, two each; and Australia, Hungary, Kazakhstan and South Korea, one death each. Since the start of U.S. military operations in Iraq, 30,642 U.S. service members have been wounded in hostile action, according to the Defense Department's weekly tally. Associated Press upgraded as well and now includes a new scoreboard and indoor hitting facility, and will soon feature a new clubhouse. The football team recently moved into a $31 million dollar complex near Memorial Stadium that features two practice fields. Construction also has begun on a $38 million dollar project near Allen Fieldhouse that will build a state-of-the-art practice facility for Come visit all your favorites on Mass! 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The academics have also improved throughout the department since Perkins arrived. In the fall of 2007, 10 of the University's 18 teams posted grade point averages of 3.0 or higher. Also, 229 students on active sports rosters, more than 51 percent of the total, posted individual GPAs above 3.0. The combined 2.93 GPA in the fall of 2007 was a KU athletic department record. "This vote wasn't just a reflection of me," Perkins said. "Chancellor Hemenway, our faculty, our coaches and our student-athletes all play an important role in reaching our ultimate goal — unparalleled excellence." Edited by Arthur Hur Perkins has signed football coach Mark Mangino and basketball coach Bill Self to long-term contracts and convinced Henrickson to leave Virginia Tech soon after she arrived in Lawrence. Perkins came to Kansas from the University of Connecticut, where he was the athletic director from 1999 to 2003 and saw six Connecticut teams win national championships. He was the inaugural winner of the National Athletic Director of the Year Award as selected by Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal in 2000. LOANS (CONTINUED FROM 1A) and CEO, said the study illustrated that too many students were borrowing money without considering how they would pay it back. According to the KU Office of Financial Aid's most recent estimates, the total cost of living and tuition at the University of Kansas is about $60,000 for an in-state KU student who started attending the University in 2005 and plans to graduate this year. For out-of-state students, it was about $90,000. It estimates that the average cost of living and tuition for KU freshmen that plan to graduate in four years has risen to about $72,000 for in-state students and about $113,000 for out-of-state students. PARENT'S INCOME/SAVINGS LOANS FRIENDS/RELATIVES 32% 40% 10% 15% INCOME/SAVINGS 3% "Too few parents and students are focusing on the total cost of college," Andrews said in an e-mail, "Not enough students are using available college savings tools." Many stu- GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS their families can borrow up to $57,500 in federal loans. In both situations, only $23,000 of those loans is subsidized - inter- C. E. ANDREWS Sallie Mae CEO dents, he said, aren't exhausting other options, such as financial aid and federal loans, before turning to private loans. Federal loans come with 6 percent interest rates - the lowest rate on the market. Students who receive financial help from their parents are allowed to borrow up to $31,000 in federal loans. Students who are financially independent from est doesn't start accruing until after graduation. Any amount borrowed over $23,000 will start accruing interest as soon as the money is borrowed. If a student needs more money than the government will lend, they must turn to private lenders, which offer higher interest rates that are usually unsubsidized. Students can borrow as much money as these private lenders are willing to lend them, although the recent economic downturn has forced many lenders to adopt stricter lending policies. According to finaid.org, borrowers must now have a credit score of at least 650 to qualify for a private student loan. Your mind isn't the only thing that needs exercise. Your in thing that needs exercis STUDENT MEMBERSHIP $99* PER SEMESTER Curves YOUR CURVES WILL AMAZE YOU." curves.com YOUNG LIFE IN CHINA Andrews said students could visit the Sallie Mae Web site for tips on how to navigate the financial aid system. "We council customers to follow a '1-2-3 approach' to paying for college so they exhaust grants and scholarships, explore federal loans and fill any gap with private education loans," he said. Edited by Arthur Hur how much? Federal loan limits New July 1: Limits on unsubsidized loans increase by $2,000 for undergraduates. New loan limits are: Dependent Students: • Freshman: $5,500/yr with subsidized portion no more than $3,500 • Sophomore: $6,500/yr with subsidized portion no more than $4,500 • Jr/Sr: $7,500/yr with subsidized portion no more than $5,500 Independent Students: • Freshman: $9,500/yr with subsidized portion no more than $3,500 • Sophomore: $10,500/yr with subsidized portion no more than $4,500 • Jr/Sr: $12,500/yr with subsidized portion no more than $5,500 Undergraduate Lifetime Limit: • Dependent: $31,000 with no more than $23,000 subsidized • Independent $57,500 with no more than $23,000 subsidized Source: Sallie Mae THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 NEWS 5A NATION Stock market shaky after Dow Jones loses 450 points BY ELLEN SIMON ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWYORK — The stock market took another nosedive Wednesday as the American banking system appeared even shakier and investors worried that the financial crisis is spinning so far out of control that even government rescues can't stop it. 660 82 1313 The Dow Jones industrial average, which only two days earlier had suffered its steepest drop since the days after the Sept. 11 Traders crowd the post that handles Morgan Stanley on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange near the close of trading Wednesday. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped about 450 points, and investors seeking the safety of hard assets and government debt sent gold, oil and short-term Treasury's soaring. tional safe haven for investors, also climbed. The financial stocks in the Standard and Poor's 500 dropped "It seems as though banks are hoarding cash, no matter what rate they could be lending at." attacks, lost another 450 points. About $700 billion in investments vanished. "The economy is not short or money. It is short of confidence," said Sung Won Sohn, an economics professor at California State University. DAVID ROSENBERG Economist A major investor in ailing Washington Mutual Inc. removed a potential obstacle to a sale of the bank, and stock in two investment banks, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, was mummeled. It was the fourth consecutive day of extraordinary turmoil for the American financial system, beginning with news on Sunday that another venerable investment house, Lehman Brothers, would be forced to file for bankruptcy. One day after the Federal Reserve stepped in with an emergency loan to keep American International Group Inc., one of the world's largest insurers, from going under, Wall Street wondered which companies might be the next to falter. The 4 percent drop Wednesday in the Dow reflected the stock market's first chance to digest the Fed's decision to issue an $85 billion taxpayer loan to AIG, which it could convert into a majority stake in the company. AIG is important because it has essentially become a primary source of insurance for the entire financial industry. As the stock market staggered, the price of gold, which rises in times of panic, spiked as much as $90.40 an ounce. Bonds, a tradi- even more, falling 10 percent, and insurance that backs corporate debt soared for the last two surviving independent U.S. investment banks, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. One blogger, Michele Catalano "It itse as though banks are hoarding cash, no matter what rate they could be lending it at," said David Rosenberg, North American economist at Merrill Lynch. Markets around the world also tumbled, with stocks dropping from Hong Kong to London, Brazil's benchmark index saw the largest drop, losing nearly 7 percent in a day. Worse, the short-term credit markets remained frozen, with overnight interest rates soaring for loans between banks and for overnight loans to businesses. Long-term loans, however, didn't rise as much. "The worry on short-term loans is you're not sure who the ultimate borrower is," said Brian Bethune, chief U.S. economist at Global Insight Inc. And in case anyone needed additional symbolism, a glass panel near the top of a Bank of America skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan fell more than 50 stories onto the street below and shattered. No injuries were reported. In the United States, the faltering economy and banking system have begun to dominate conversations at dinner tables, bars and online, not to mention seizing the campaign trail. The Treasury Department, for the first time in its history, said it would begin selling bonds for the Federal Reserve in an effort to help the central bank deal with its of Long Island, posted this on Wednesday: "Dreamed about AIG and the stock market, woke up with the urge to stock up on canned goods and shotguns." unprecedented borrowing needs. And new statistics showed that construction of new homes and apartments fell a surprising 6.2 percent in August to the weakest pace in 17 years. Mortgage rates, which had fallen after the government's takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, rose again, removing a glimmer of hope that the housing crisis, the kindling for the broader financial meltdown, was hitting bottom. A $62 billion money market fund Treasury officials said the action did not mean that the Fed was running short of cash, but simply was a way for the government to better manage its financing needs. Separately, the Securities and Exchange Commission tightened rules on short selling, the practice of betting that a stock will fall. Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama appeared A $62 billion money market fund — Primary Fund from Reserve — on Tuesday saw its holdings fall below its total deposits, a condition known as "breaking the buck" that hasn't happened to a money market fund since 1994, Rosenberg said. Money market funds are supposed to be conservatively invested and almost as safe as cash. Wednesday in a two-minute commercial to outline his economic plans and caution it won't be easy to fix the nation's worsening financial problems. "The truth is that while you've been living up to your responsibilities, Washington has not," he said. Republican John McCain's running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, said of the AIG move: "It's understandable but very, very disappointing that taxpayers are called upon for another one." The Dow fell 449.36 to 10,609.66, finishing near its lowest point of the trading day. The index is down more than 7 percent just this week and more than 25 percent since its record close less than a year ago, on Oct. 9, 2007. Stock in Washington Mutual fell 13 percent, dropping 31 cents to $2.01 amid reports that the government was trying to find a buyer for the bank, which has been battered by bad home loans. It lost $3.3 billion in the second quarter. Many economists worried about the unintended consequences of the Fed's actions. "Every time that umbrella widens, it gets heavier and heavier for those holding it up — which is the taxpayer," said Bernard Baumohl, chief economist at the Economic Outlook Group in Princeton, N.J. "With most Americans now preoccupied about their own future job security, the one thing they do not want to hear is how they will end up paying the bill for poorly managed companies," he said. 2008 Undergraduate Business Council KU BUSINESS CAREER FAIR School of Business KU THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18·12-5PM KANSAS UNION BALLROOM 5TH & 6TH FLOORS STUDENT REGISTRATION WILL BE ON THE 6TH FLOOR I'll be there. WELCOME OUR SPONSORS: ALDI Westar Energy. CANT BEAT THE EXPERIENCE.COM PhilipMorrisUSA ERNST & YOUNG Quality In Everything We Do Before Attending the Event Identify several companies you would like to speak with and research them. On the Day of the Event: Dress Professionally! No jeans, backpacks, etc. This is a professional event; handle yourself accordingly. Come relaxed and prepared. 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France's first lady performs BY JENNIFER QUINN Associated Press LONDON - Carla Bruni-Sarkozy has shared the world stage with Britain's queen, the pope and the Dalai Lama. But in London on Tuesday night, France's first lady appeared on a different kind of stage, this time with rock royalty — the Kings of Leon and Metallica. Introduced simply as Carla Bruni, she sang live on the British Broadcasting Corp. television program "Later Live ... With Jools Holland" and was interviewed by the pianist. Sitting at a grand piano, Bruni-Sarkozy was asked how she managed to balance her work as a musician with her duties as France's first lady. separate them. I play my music and then I go with my husband when he needs me," the former model said. "He's not really a critic, or a fan, but he's involved in my music. "I don't really mix them up. I "I play at home, and I disturb him with it in the middle of the night," Bruni-Sarkoy said. "He's really kind and listens to all my doubts." 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Not only is a former runner-up for Miss Alaska a vice-presidential candidate, now the KU chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is getting in the pageant business. They have a few innovations of their own, too. After all, who said "gorgeous" was just for girls? "A lot of guys, when they hear SWE," think it's just for girls, but 80 percent of the engineering school is guys so we thought we should get them involved," said Amanda Carter, coordinator of the pageant and a senior in architectural engineering. On Sept. 26 SWE will hold its second annual Mr. Engineer pageant, a fundraiser to showcase the brains and brawn of male engineers. The pageant has four categories: "Best Dressed," a talent competition, "Most Nerdy," and the much-anticipated boxer contest. For the first category, contestants dress as if they were going to an interview, Amanda said. The talent competition, one of Carter's favorite categories, gives the contestants the chance to show what engineers can do. Amanda's brother Jason Carter, a senior in mechanical engineering and a competitor in last year's program, followed up his juggling act with a free body diagram showing all of the forces acting on the balls. Last year's Mr. Engineer did push-ups - without a shirt. Shirts are required for the "Most Nerdy" category, in which the stereotypical dress of engineers everywhere gets its moment in the sun. "Some guys wear really high-water pants and pocket protectors," Amanda said. "It's interesting to see what different people think of as nerdy dress." "I wore an ugly Hawaiian shirt, rolled up pants and glasses. It was a good chance to not take ourselves too seriously," Jason said. Lucky judges are pulled from the younger echelons of SWE members. The judgles look for someone with enthusiasm who really struts their stuff, Amanda said. Last and emphatically not least is the boxer contest, the Mr. Engineer equivalent of the Miss America swimwear category. Contestants also have creative sway in this part of the competition. T-shirts are optional and "...the only rule is that the guys wear something under their boxers. We don't want any accidents," Amanda said. "[The boxer competition] was definitely hilarious. I am no body builder myself, but it was fun to put my shame aside for a good cause]" Jason said. Girls have held the pageant spotlight for far too long; it's about time the guys went on parade. And what could be better than boxers and brains? Blankenau is a Lincoln, Neb., sophomore in journalism. editorials around kansas Kansas can benefit from green energy Some Kansas leaders seem determined to ignore not only the growing threat of climate change to Kansas but also the economic benefits of being part of the green solution. ASSOCIATED PRESS In her commentary published in the same edition of The Eagle, Kansas Chamber of Commerce president Amy J. Blankenbiller portrays climate science as still up in the air while raising fears about the economic fallout of a federal cap-and-trade proposal meant to address it. T T T It's true that cap-and-trade and other climate solutions might require sacrifice from Americans, including higher energy prices — although the doom-and-gloom scenarios cited by Blankenbiller are disputed by many economists. But in a recent case study of eight states, including Kansas, the National Conference of State Legislatures observed that economic discussions of climate change often emphasize the costs of taking action to reduce greenhouse gases while ignoring the costs of doing nothing. As Gov. Kathleen Sebellius argued last week, Kansas stands to benefit from a national push to develop cleaner, renewable It's the same old song and denial. In Blankenbiller's world, there's nothing Kansas should worry about on climate, and there's nothing Kansas can do about it anyway. energy — a push that cap-and-trade will only accelerate. According to a new report by the Political Economy Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Kansas would be one of the big winners in a $100 billion national investment in the emerging green-collar economy. In Kansas, the report found, such a green investment would add about 20,000 jobs and add almost $900 million to the state economy, mostly in traditional good-paying jobs such as those of truckers, sheet-metal workers and machinists. The wind industry is taking on nationwide, and wind companies in Kansas and elsewhere are clamoring for a variety of skilled workers. There's every indication that Kansas is poised to win big in the green economy. But youd never suspect that from listening to the Kansas Chamber, which seems more intent on clinging to old ways of doing business than positioning Kansas to compete in the 21st century. The Wichita Eagle Sept. 14 editorial HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Send letters to opinion@kansan.com. Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. **Length:** 300-400 words The submission should include the author's name, phone number, grade, hometown. LETTER GUIDELINES Length: 300-400 words CONTACT US Matt Erickson, editor 864-4810 or merickson@kansan.com Mark Dent, managing editor 864-4810 or mdent@kansan.com Dani Hurst, managing editor 864-4810 or dhurst@kansan.com Kelsey Hayes. managing editor 864-4101 or khayesikansan.com Matt Erickson, eanu Lauren Keith, opinion editor or keith@kansan.com Jordan Herrmann, business manager 864-4358 or jherrmann@kansan.com Patrick De Oliveira, associate opinion editor 864-4924 or pdeoliveira@kansan.com Toni Bergquist, sales manager 864-4477 or tbergquist@kansan.com Jon Schlitt, sales and marketing adviser 864-7666 or jschlitt@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news adviser TYLER DOEHRING THE EDITORIAL BOARD THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansai Editorial Board are Alex Doherty, Jenny Hartz, Lauren Keith, Patrick de Oravay, Ray Sebechan and Ian Stanford. How to not get laid Because we're experts You're Welcome MICHAEL POPE & RYAN SNYDER HEY, I'M GOING OUT. DOES THIS OUTFIT MAKE ME LOOK FAT? "FAT" ISN'T THE FIRST WORD TO POP INTO MY HEAD. Gotta catch 'em all! Pope: Ofentimes, as my associate Ryan and I sort through our mail, we find - nestled among various bills and the newest issue of Matt Kleinmann Monthly - a few letters from adoring fans who seek our infinite wisdom. One such letter was sent to us by a distressed student who was having girl trouble. He writes that he has grown tired of waking up post-citus next to attractive young women, which happens at least four times a week. Desperate to shed this burden, he asks us how he might become better at repelling the opposite sex. Ryan: Luckily for him, we are masters of this art form. For all of those wishing to deter the insufferable sex drive of women, here's a little game we like to call "just the Tips." Popes Through her screaches, you might just be able to make out that Pope: The No. 1 rule of avoiding sex is, of course, to never leave the house. Ordering out seems expensive, yet it pales in comparison to the high emotional cost of a female with nothing on her mind save your private regions. Sometimes departure is necessary, though, so it is important to remember this mantra: Comfort Over Style. Throw on those cargo pants from middle school with the zip-off legs. What if you're being pursued by a pack of wild women through the burning wreckage of some frat guy's Jeep when your pant legs catch on fire? You need to be able to jettison that shirt. Ryan: Another rule to keep in mind is Safety In Numbers. I recommend at least four men to a group, which will provide safe passage to any drinking destination. Women won't usually approach a bunch of men standing together – this isn't the '60s and you're not sailors fresh from the docks. Avoid all conversation. There will be times, however, when you can't resist their siren call, finding yourself unable to escape the clutches of one of these harpies. she wants you to buy her a drink. Buying a girl drinks is essentially a legal form of prostitution. Both seek the same conclusion; the only difference being that when you pump a girl full of alcohol at a bar, you're paying someone else. Prostitution just cuts out the middleman. Ryan: As Pope would know personally. You won't be able to ignore her request for long, but there are ways around getting her drunk, which as we all know leads to her advancement across the Southern Front. Try ordering her water. Easy. Delicious. Non-threatening. Sadly, she will urge you to provide her with something alcoholic. This situation calls for the Three to One Rule: For every drink she has, you are to stay three times more intoxicated. No matter how horny she gets, she should find it difficult to carry your limp form home. Pope: You're welcome. Ryan: Before you realize it, she'll be over with the douchebag wearing the two pastel-colored polo shirts that he bought at Baby Gap. **Pope:** Ryan would know a thing or two about "limp forms." If you are coherent up until last call, you're doing it wrong. You need to be prepared for the question that dooms most men: "My place or yours?" Michael Pope is a Kansas City senior in English. Ryan Snyder is a Leawood senior in English. Pope: If all else fails, this is fool-proof: Look deep into her eyes and act like the perfect gentleman. Tell her she's beautiful. Tell her that if she ever needs you, you'll always be there for her. Ryan: Naturally she'll suggest her place, so tell her you've been Tivo-ing a Battlestar Galactica marathon all day and must get home to indulge. Besides, if you don't rub one out before bed, you wake up cranky. Be careful, as either answer will lead you straight off the Abstinence Precipice and down into the depths of the Orgasm Chasm. You must be ready to launch a counterattack: "My place is fine - I just hope my serial-rapist roommate is aleep." Marijuana debate fails to discuss important issues THE LAWRENCIAN DAN THOMPSON On Sept. 15, students, concerned citizens and a smattering of graying hippies (stragglers from the Greatest Generation of substance abuse) assembled in the Union ballroom to witness a debate about the legalization of marijuana between Steve Hager, the editor-in-chief of High Times Magazine, and Robert Stutman, a retired DEA bigwig. The auditorium betrayed only the slightest hint of the weed's musty funk as Bob Dylan's "Rainy Day Woman #12 & 35" rattled through the overhead speakers, suggesting that everybody must get stoned. Much of the audience had obliged. Heavy-lidded potheads, their eyes glazed over like Krispy Kreme Donuts, fussed with hemp bracelets and prepared to summon their lung-full of indignation at the prohibition of marijuana. I showed up expecting the typical bloviation from both camps in the debate. "Drugs are bad, mmmkay," versus the half-baked litany of conspiracy theories and sophomoric outrage that you'll encounter in any freshman dormitory. I wasn't disappointed. It was a hell of a good show. These two guys have been at it for seven years, traveling from campus to campus like two mountebanks selling their nostrums from the rostrums of student union auditoriums. The debate seemed to be something like a traveling road show, complete with well-practiced lines, gags and pitfalls. Student Union Activities certainly got its money's worth. But our government's drug policy is broken. Our country builds prisons instead of hospitals and schools. We legislate unjust mandatory minimum sentences that condemn minor drug offenders to incarceration. This is a huge problem and instead Steve Hager is raving about the peace circles, the Bhagavad Gita and conspiracies of the military-industrial-pharmaceutical complex. He won over the crowd, but he wouldn't convince a sober American voter of a damn thing, and that's the problem. MARK HARRIS The best argument for pot's prohibition is the people who smoke it. It is the stoned kids who lined up at the end of the debate and mumble incoherent questions into the microphone like: "Doesn't the government just sell us back all the marijuana that they take from us?" Many students in the queue simply rambled about their own love affair with marijuana, and one sorry stoner had to be dragged from the microphone because he wouldn't shut up. He flipped the audience the bird in a brilliant au revoir, muttering threats of vengeance as two SUA volunteers kindly helped him back to his seat. KANSAN FILE PHOTO Stutman wasn't much better. He ignored the practical problems of U.S. drug policy, focusing instead on the intangible harms of marijuana use. He offered the same tired anecdotes that have been regurgitated for a generation in anti-drug ad campaigns. This is your brain on drugs. Thanks, Nancy Reagan I'm sold. The argument for keeping pot illegal because it is harmful is predicated upon the notion that legalization, even of merely possessing the drug, will lead to more use. "My principle argument," Stutman said, "is that we will have far more users if we legalize marijuana." Unfortunately for Stutman, the empirical evidence doesn't seem to bear this out. And even if it did, the harm caused by more people getting high would have to outweigh the costs of enforcement, the costs of the black market that prohibition engenders, and the tremendous opportunity costs that our government incurs for every dollar it spends trying to stop people from smoking pot. Thompson is a Topeka senior in economics and political science. FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. I just drove by where The Crossing used to be and became depressed because I realized that all of my freshman memories are now nothings. --- --amusing. To the couple making love on campanile hill last night, I hope I didn't interrupt and ruin the moment. --amusing. Also, sex is a lot more funny when it is being seen as a silhouette I had a dream last night that I saw my ex and his new girlfriend and she was really fat, ugly and really butch blonde haircut. It was kind of --inappropriate quick! Remind me the point of the bus stop at Naismith Hall? I do believe you are already on campus just walk. It wouldn't --inappropriate quick! Free For All, I called you like 6 times last week and none of them got put in. Do you still check phone messages? --inappropriate quick! So I did acid the other day, and I wondered to myself... Why the fuck do people do --inappropriate quick! Cookies for breakfast was a bad idea. --inappropriate quick! To the girl I see at the rec everyday, I'm trying to get the courage to talk to you. --inappropriate quick! "Ihaven't lowered my stan dards... I've just developed a different taste for cute" --inappropriate quick! I just saw a boy wearing Uggs... seriously. --inappropriate quick! I will only be at the Free For All meeting if we read aloud every single Free For All comment from the day. That will get really awkward and inappropriate quick! --a clue. Thursday is my birthday! Free For All can you give me a present? (Editors note: You are wel come) --a clue. Pandora gets you? I love Greek Mythology. --a clue. I may not be so much into the mythology, but I love classical history, does that count for anything? --- I am so sick and tired of people telling me that because I am gay I should be a Democrat. I'm sorry, there is a lot more going on in the world than just gay rights, get --- @ @KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. --- 8A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT Working in the funny biz Visiting comedian Alex Thomas discusses his career's roots Visiting co THE BLACK COMEDY TOUR BY BRANDY ENTSMINGER bentsminger@kansan.com Comedian Alex Thomas started writing professionally for "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and worked on movies and television shows such as "The Jamie Foxx Show" and "Family Guy." Tonight, he will bring his stand-up act to Woodruff Auditorium for an event sponsored by Student Union Activities. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO were like, "Look it up". Next thing I knew, dancing was done and I was on stage telling jokes. Q: How challenging is it to find jokes in every day life? "There's no bad part of being on stage. The best thing is, it's a great feeling to go up in front of a crowd of people..." A: I take stuff that I'll just be ALEX THOMAS Comedian O: I know A! it was kind of a natural progression because I was always the silly guy, I could dance, but I was always silly. That's how I met Keenan Ivory Wayans and Damon Wayans and they were like, "You can dance, but you're hysterical. You should try stand-up comedy." And I was like, "Do comedians get paid?" and they you got your first big break as a choreographer on the show "In Living Color." What was it like to make the transition to comedy? that I'll just be having a conversation about and next thing you know, there's these two or three people laughing their butts off and I'm like, "Oh my gosh I gotta take this to the stage. I have to take this to the stage." So it's not nec- sarily the situation that's funny; you find things inside that are hysterical Q: What has been your favorite part of performing? A: I love being in front of the camera. I love movies the most. Stand-up comedy is great because it's the instant gratification by an audience laughing, but there's nothing like when people recognize you for movies. Q: What's been your most memorable performance as a comedian? A: My most memorable performance as a comedian was opening up for Bill Cosby — you know, a comedy legend. And I opened up for him at the Lincoln Center in New York, and it's a world-famous, one of the most prestigious, theaters in the history of theaters. I did 15 minutes to open up for him so that was a big deal. You know, that's like if Kobe Bryant met Michael Jordan for the first time or when P. Diddy met Michael Jackson for the first time. For comedians, Bill Cosby is like Jesus. Q: What are the best and worst parts of being onstage? A: There's no bad part of being onstage. The best thing is, it's a great feeling to go up in front of a crowd of people, huge or not, and make them smile and laugh. If comedy is known as the toughest thing in the entertainment business, it's like we're natural psychologists. It's like I have to go into a room full of two, three hundred people I don't know. I don't know what you've been going through with your life. I don't know what you went through in your day, but I gotta make you smile and laugh. Last spring, the Jayhawks became National Champions... Now become part of the next national championship. Joe Biden John Edwards Hillary Clinton Mike Gravel John Edwards Hillary Clinton Barack Obama John McCain Mitt Romney Mitt Romney John McCain Fred Thompson Christopher Dodd Barack Obama Barack Obama John McCain Mike Huckabee Rudolph Giuliani Mike Huckabee Dennis Kucinich Dennis Kucinich Sam Brownback Tom Tancredo Bill Richardson Sam Brownback Get a front row seat and catch all the action at the Dole Institute of Politics. All Programs at 7:30 p.m. Free and Open to the Public September 17 The Electoral College: Historical, Political, and Constitutional September 23 Campaign Cash 2008 Show Me the Money October 15 The Final Debate: What Do the Undecideds Think? October 1 Train Wreck: The End of the Conservative Revolution October 8 One Month Out: Strategists Look at Obama-McCain October 22 October 22 Media Coverage of Campaign 2008: Magic or Misguided October 28 Politics and the Law: Ballot Security and Other Roles 101 POTUS The Next President of the United States ROBERT J. DOLE INSTITUTE OF POLITICS The University of Kansas Phone: (785) 864-4900 Email: doleinstitute@ku.edu For more information visit www.doleinstitute.org PETER RAYMOND I love performing in front of college students because of their energy, you know? A lot of them, it's their first time being in front of a comedian, in front of a live performance. You know, they're away from home, they're just eager to laugh and it's just great. Edited by Kelsey Hayes The show will begin at 7 p.m. and is free for KU students. Q: What can we expect from Wednesday's show? A: Just getting the opportunity to hang out with the students, you know what I mean? Getting that youthful energy. I love that. It's therapeutic for me. Q: What are you looking forward to the most about coming here? A: Oh my God, tell everybody wear a diaper because they're guaranteed to pee on themselves. I'll tell you they'll have a ball. Tell everybody to come out and buckle up because they're going for a funny, funny ride. Obama ridiculed McCain's calls for more regulation as an eleventh-hour conversion for one who has long championed deregulation. "The shot that has been called by the Feds — it's understandable but very, very disappointing that taxpayers are called upon for another one," Palin told reporters during a visit to delicatessen in Cleveland. Both McCain and Obama advocated cracking down on freewheeling Wall Street practices and for tough new regulations on financial institutions. In Israel, Tzipi Livni wins Kadima Party's primary JERUSALEM — Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni won a clear victory in the Kadima Party's primary election Wednesday, TV exit polls showed, placing her in a good position to become Israel's first female leader in 34 years. Obama talks directly into the camera in a new, two-minute television ad on how he'll fix an economy in which "paychecks are flat and home values are falling." McCain and running mate Sarah Palin softened opposition to government bailouts, accepting the U.S. takeover of the nation's largest insurer as unfortunate but necessary to protect ordinary Americans. POLITICS McCain, Obama turn the economy into major issue GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — With economic anxiety rising, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama scrambled Wednes day to adjust their messages to connect more directly with financially struggling voters. whi thin not on be fi ber It this as K Big] K Sout than offer more sive play thro So time up S the s sure H enlist town la Br Su footh to lo as m that t forge 12 pl SPORTS BIG 12 TAKES ON BIG EAST THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN SANDY HARTMAN Three conference teams take on Big East squads after Kansas played South Florida last week. BIG 12 NOTEBOOK |4B WWW.KANSAN.COM Athlete Q&A Find out more about sophomore runner Dan Van Orsdel. CROSS COUNTRY | 8B COMMENTARY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 Saturday's game will prove little PETER WILSON PAGE1B BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR smontemayor@kansan.com The Athletics Department should have reconsidered scheduling its annual Family Day festivities for Saturday's football game against Sam Houston State. The drubbing that is about to ensue in 48 hours will be far from family-friendly. Any parents accompanied by their kids will have some consoling to do after their little ones witness several dozen mangled Bearkat bodies strewn about. Think Mickey Mouse being mauled to death by a tiger at Disney World. — Edited by Scott R. Toland On the subject of scheduling, perhaps coach Mark Mangino should have reconsidered scheduling Sam Houston State altogether. The team's division (I-AA) has more A's than an average report card. Vegas won't even post a line on this game. So what does Sam Houston State have going for them? Well, they are a Texas college football team ... but you'll probably find a few high school teams that wouldn't mind them on their schedules. Their quarterback, senior Rhett Bomar, is a more prolific car salesman than passer, as you may recall from his Oklahoma days. Maybe it would have worked as the second or third game of the season before the trip to South Florida, but now's not the time for playing pitch and catch against a hapless opponent. Why schedule a team from Texas while Phi Kappa Psi's touch football team is available right here on campus? Parental Discretion is advised Saturday. If you are willing to subject your kids to a slaughter of this proportion, might as well hand them a copy of today's Sex on the Hill mag while you're at it. The rest of Kansas' wide receivers may find themselves joining Kerry Meier at the top of the nation's receiving stat sheet come Saturday night. The McCain-Palin and Obama-Biden tickets would like to point out the inexperience of Sam Houston State's secondary. Hell, Kansas may even establish the run Saturday. To make this mismatch worse, Hurricane Ike forced Sam Houston State to cancel last weekend's game against Prairie View A&M, meaning the last time they played was Aug. 28 - against Division II East Central Oklahoma. Now they travel to Lawrence nearly a month later, having resumed practice only two days ago, to face a team with a prolific pass attack and a taste for beating up on lesser opponents. Kansas 87, Sam Houston State 3. FOOTBALL Judging by Saturday's actual score – which might not be that far off – you'll think Sherron Collins is on the field, not Todd Reesing. So why I am so down on the scheduling of this game? Won't it be fun to watch Reesing and Co's numbers climb every other minute? It's not just an issue of scheduling this team, but what this game means as Kansas' non-conference sendoff into Big 12 play. After dropping a heartbreaker at South Florida, Kansas started practicing with a new vigor and determination. That's just fine, but Saturday can't exactly be a statement game nor can it be redemption for last week's loss. Kansas learned a lot about itself in South Florida. Reesing needs more than one second of protection from his offensive line, the running backs need more than to run straight into a defensive line and the defense must stop plays before they start on the ground or through the air. Scheduling can be a gamble sometimes. Mangino made a gamble lining up South Florida on the road early in the season. It paid off in terms of exposure and one hell of a football game. Sure Kansas is going to look like football gods Saturday. They're going to look unstoppable. They might score as much as Missouri does. Just hope that the lessons learned Sept. 12 are not forgotten by Oct. 4 - the kickoff of Big 12 play for the Jayhawks. He made an even bigger gamble enlisting Sam Houston State to come to town the next week to be embarrassed a la Britney Spears at the 2007 VMAs. 18 9 KANSAS 81 8 3 44 Senior wide receiver Marcus Herford (13) runs out of the tunnel with teammates before the Louisiana Tech game. Herford has had a slow start to the season this year after being named the Biq 12 Special Teams Player of the Year award. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Herford looks to return to form BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com rains@kansan.com Marcus Herford now knows what it feels like to have a target on his back. After being voted Big 12Special Teams Player of the Year a season ago by the league's coaches, teams are doing whatever they can to limit Herford's returns. That means directional kicks and short kicks, which have kept Herford's numbers well below average and have given the Jayhawks poor field position. "Teams have done a great job of preparing for what we do." Herford said. "They are doing different things and we just have to adjust. That's on us. We have to adjust." Herford averaged 28.6 vards per return last year but has averaged just 9.3 yards in 2008. His longest return of the season has been only 14 yards. “It's pretty frustrating looking at my average,” Herford said. “But at the same time, I've gotten pretty much limited opportunities with the type of kicks that have been kicked back there.” While coach Mark Mangino was quick to point out that teams are indeed mixing up their kicks and making it difficult, he stressed that Herford needed to pick up his game. "Marcus has to do a better job of hitting it quicker and getting it up field," Mangino said. "He has to be able to adjust to the fact that people are directional kicking and short kicking him." Even though teams are kicking the ball near the sidelines and doing everything possible to keep Herford from breaking a big return, Mangino has not been pleased with how the unit as a whole has played. "It should not be that bad." Mangino said. "I don't care how they are kicking the ball or what they are doing, we should be better. We have to get that corrected and we will." FIELDS' STATUS Wide receiver Dexton Fields, who has been out since injuring his foot in the first game of the season, practiced on Wednesday but remains day-to-day. It makes sense to keep Fields out with the bye week coming up but Mangino said after Wednesday's practice that there was a chance he could play. "I don't know," Mangino said. "We will wait up until Saturday probably, but we have to be smart about it." SELLOUT KU athletics officials announced on Wednesday that Saturday's game against Sam Houston State has been officially sold out. It is the second sellout of the season and puts the Jayhawks on pace for a record-breaking year of attendance. "I think it's great," Mangino said of the sellout. "Our kids are loyal. They know that when they come out to see our kids play, they are going to play until the very end and play their tails off. I think our fans appreciate that." VOLLEYBALL Edited by Scott R. Toland Kansas loses hard-fought battle with Buffs BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com In a hostile environment, playing against a conference opponent for the first time this season, the layhawks played a thriller of a match. They just weren't too thrilled with the ending. Kansas fell to Colorado Wednesday night in five sets, losing the fifth set 15-12, after leading 11-9 at one point. It's a heartbreaking loss that hopefully coach Ray Bechard can find some positives andgt ready for an even more formidable Iowa State team on Saturday. "If you were a neutral observer you saw a really great match," Bechard said. "We had a swing to win the match in game four, and we're up 11-9 in game five, and Colorado made the plays and we didn't." The Jayhawks fought valiantly all night, even after coming out so flat for the opening set, falling down early 3-0, before craving the deficit to one at 10-9 but that was the closest they came after that first set, losing 25-18. "It wasn't really anything they were doing in the first set," Bechard said. "We had eight hitting errors and they had one and we lost by seven points." But the Jayhawks could have rolled over after the disappointing first set, and later falling behind 0-2 at the start of set two, but their persistence showed, and even more so after Kansas was down six with a score of 12-18 and starting a two game match deficit. But after finishing set two strong in thrilling fashion 28-26, the jayhawks continued the momentum with a commanding 25-15 set three win, and had a chance for the match point with the score 24-23 in set four. "We had a swing up 24-23, ball on our side of the net, and it just didn't work out." Bechard said, noting freshmen outside hitter Allyson Mavfield's late hitting error. Then it was a gut wrenching game five that saw the lajwhaws up 11-9, but then errors and mistakes plagued them for the rest of the set, and for the entire match Sophomore outside hitter Karina Garlington, a Colorado native, once again set a career high in kills, this time with 24. Garlington however, who also set a career high in kills last season in Boulder, only cares about one stat: wins. Although there isn't much to be pleased about in general after a loss like this, Bechard pointed toward the positives and said his team will not let this loss carry over into the Iowa State match Saturday afternoon. "Even though we had some leads, they (Colorado) blocked a couple of balls and scored some easy points," Bechard said. "We got a little disorganized toward the end of that game." "There's many positives we'll take from it," Bechard said. "There will be no hangover from this physically or mentally tomorrow, we'll get right back to work." "I mean I played ok," Garlington said. "But 24 kills or two kills, it really doesn't matter unless we win the match, so I can't be too pleased." With 32 hitting errors the layhawks will be looking forward to working out these problems before Saturday's match, knowing what the game could have been without the mistakes. "You come out a little better in game one," Bechard said. "And maybe you have an opportunity to close it out in three." Closing out opponents won't be easy in the conference this year, and finishing is an important tool that Bechard will hope his team picks up over the course of the rest of the season. "It's going to be typical of how this conference is going to go," Bechard said. "When you have a chance to put your foot on somebody's throat, you better do it." - Edited by Arthur Hur KANSAS 13 Alison Mesinger/CUIndependent.com Amazon.com/Independent.com KU'S freshman Nicole Tate (13) sets the ball during the CU vs KU conference opener at Coors Events Center on Wednesday. The Buffalo defies the Jayhawks in the five set match. 1 ) 2B NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DIRY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 quote of the dav "A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of other people or improves the system they live under." —Sam Houston. Sam Houston State Kansas' football opponent this Saturday, is named after him. —Brainyquotes.com fact of the day Sam Houston was elected commander-in-chief of the Army of Texas in 1836. Soon, Texas declared its independence from Mexico. Houston fought at the Battle of the Alamo and led a successful attack against Santa Anna and his troops, securing Texas' independence. schedule Today No events Friday Saturdav Volleyball: Iowa State, 1 p.m. (Lawrence) Football: Sam Houston State (Band Day and Family Day), 6 p.m. (Lawrence) Tennis: UNM Fall Invite, second day (Albequerque, N.M.) Sunday Soccer: Florida, noon (Gaines ville, Fla.) Tennis: UNM Fall Invite, final day (Albequerque, N.M.) Monday Women's Golf: Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational, first day (Lawrence) Tuesday Women's Golf. Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational, final day (Lawrence) Sports not life or death,but still important BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com Fort Riley - The soldier, dressed in full battle rattle body armor, gun slung over the shoulder, corners a man against a wall. He glances at his interpreter and begins to ask the man questions. "Where are you from? Why are you here?" The interpreter begins to translate ... Sometimes stories come real easy. And sometimes they don't. After all, words have limitations. If I could write a sentence that told you exactly what it's like to sit out in the Riley County sun and watch the U.S. Army run through detainee operations training, and if these soldiers could explain exactly what it's like to carry out the real mission in Iraq, well, what would be the point of living? And that's where the story starts. Sometimes journalists get themselves into funny situations. Scratch that. Sometimes people get themselves in funny situations. Funny in the peculiar, or funny in the unexpected sense. "Welcome to beautiful scenic Camp Funston," Sgt. Ken McCooye said, as 1 stepped off the bus at Fort Riley, tucked away somewhere along the edge of the Flint Hills. Tuesday was one of those situations. I was here to embed into a Military Transition Team - they call them MiTTs here. These teams made up of 10-12 people - have THE MORNING BREW the difficult mission of traveling to Iraq and Afghanistan and training the Iraqi and Afghan militaries. They're half-coach, half-humanitarian, and always a soldier. They'll train 60 days at Camp Funston, get 15 days leave and then ship out to Iraq or Afghanistan. They'll stay for a year. On Wednesday, I watched a MiIT team search for a person of interest in a mock Iraqi village. Locals from nearby communities were role players, playing Iraqi soldiers or citizens. Essentially, they try to make it as real as possible. It all makes sports seem pretty trivial, silly even. Sports take over our minds, they take over our hearts, even our souls sometimes. But analogies aside, this stuff is real. But the soldiers talk sports too. Funny thing is, sports are never far from the surface. Sit in on a briefing, and you'll hear instructors refer to certain scenarios as "slam dunks" — safe and easy — and others as "foul balls" — not so safe and not so easy. Major Brian Rau, a native of the area around Tampa, Fla., wants to talk about triathlon training. He's serious about it. After being stationed at Fort Leavenworth, he participated in his first triathlon earlier this year in Lawrence. He's just shy of 40 years old. He says his goal is to work himself into great shape while he’s in Iraq. There's not much else to do for recreation. ***** "I'll be ready for tri-training when I get back." "No. KU." "So you're from Kansas State?" he said. After the training was finished, and after Rau's MitTT went through their initial critique, another soldier looked over in my direction. "Yeah. it's pretty nice." "Oh. I love it that KU has a better football team than K-State right now," he added. "Me neither. "I'm from Texas," he said. "I'm not a big fan of K-State." 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Asked by Clark County District Judge Jackie Glass if he could say whether the digital recording contained edits or manipulations, Marr replied: "I could not determine if those files had been altered or not." A key question is whether any of the tapes contain mention of guns being used. Both Simpson and codedefendant Clarence "C.J." Stewart saw they saw no guns. Stewart's defense lawyer, Brent Bryson, lost a bid to have both recordings disqualified as evidence because of problems including who had custody of them. The digital recorder was kept from police for eight days while Riccio sold the tape to an Internet gossip site. "The device itself is inherently untrustworthy," Brisson said. Glass said she would allow the poolside recording and let the recording from the hotel room be used if the voices on the tape could be individually verified. Simpson's lawyer, Yale Galanter, said he wants jurors to hear all 10 hours of Riccio's recordings but has questions about a written transcript that will be given to jurors. Simpson and Stewart have pleaded not guilty to 12 charges including armed robbery, kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon and coercion. A kidnapping conviction could result in a sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole. An armed robbery conviction could mean mandatory prison time. Riccio, who was waiting Wednesday to testify, has said that prosecutors told him to expect to be on the stand for as long as a day and a half. "I hope they don't just have to go by what I say," he told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Tuesday. "All they have to do is listen to my tapes." ( 1 THE UNIVERSITY OF DALY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 SPORTS 3B MLB self. limit Yourself. Yourself. ro me metro limit Yourself. NEW YORK self. nlimit Yourself. Yourself. ro nlimit Yourself. wsbaseball.c m raysbaseball.c m raysbaseball.com ASSOCIATED PRESS From left, Darrell Rasner, Morgan Ensberg and Andy Pettitte react to a 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Yankees haven't been mathematically eliminated since Sept. 27, 1993, when Bill Clinton was a first-year president and gasolate averaged about $1.13 per gallon. Yankees miss first playoffs in 15 years ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — The New York Yankees' season has gone so badly, the wife of team president Randy Levine taped bubble wrap around the TV remotes to keep the furniture from getting damaged. Hard to believe, given its $200 million payroll, but baseball's most glamorous team will be missing the playoffs after a run of 13 consecutive postseason appearances. That's just one shy of the record set by the Atlanta Braves from 1991-2005. The Yankees haven't been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention since Sept. 27, 1993, when Bill Clinton was a first-year president and gasoline averaged about $1.13 per gallon. New York's regulars then included Mike Stanley and Pat Kelly along with a young Bernie Williams, Don Mattingly, Paul O'Neill and Wade Boggs. Derek Jeter was a 19-year-old playing at Greensboro in the Class A South Atlantic League, teammate of a 22-year-old starting pitcher named Mariano Rivera. Andy Pettitte was 21 and spent most of the year at Prince William of the Class A Carolina League, where he pitched to Jorge Posada, a 22-year-old catcher. Those four went on to form the core of baseball's final dynasty of the 20th century. But this year, New York's fortunes have crumbled like a Wall Street bank, leaving Yankee Stadium set to close Sunday with no October games in its final season. "Our everyday position players did not perform up to their typical ability." Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. "Not everyone. But I would say mostly as a unit we've struggled there from injuries and underperformance." Ever since winning the 2000 World Series for their third straight title, and fourth in five years, the Yankees have regressed. They lost in the Series in 2001 and 2003, were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs in 2004 and didn't get past the first round in 2002 or the last three seasons. In 2007, their streak of nine straight AL East titles came to an end. This year's team never jelled. Starting a critical road trip on Aug. 3, the Yankees were $5 \frac{1}{2}$ games out in the AL East and $2 \frac{1}{2}$ back in the wild-card race. New York then went 3-7 visiting Texas, the Los Angeles Angels and Minnesota, and dropped nine games behind in the division and six in the wild card. When Boston won the first two games of its final series at Yankee Stadium in late August, the Yankees' fate was sealed. This was not what New York expected in Joe Girardi's first year as manager. He replaced Joe Torre, who left after 12 seasons, insulted by the team's offer of just a one-year contract. Torre signed on as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers and now appears headed to the playoffs again. Standing outside his office in a subterranean corridor of the stadium this week, Girtardi said he didn't let the losing eat him up away from the ballpark, and he doesn't second-guess his decisions too much when he gets home after games to watch "Seinfeld" reruns or more baseball. "I'm able to leave it here. That doesn't mean I won't think about it when I'm laying in bed," he said. "I'll watch a little TV maybe and fall asleep. My wife can sleep with the TV on, so it doesn't matter. I fall asleep and then I get up with the kids and we play. I had to learn that." What about the players? How could such a talented team fall so far? The Yankees themselves blame injuries. 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All academic majors www.teachforamerica.org 1 4B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 BIG 12 FOOTBALL Big 12 teams to continue showdown with Big East BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com The Big East has probably benefited more than any other conference from ESPN telecasts on nights normally reserved for high school football or new episodes of "The Office." Such games helped teams like Rutgers, Louisville and South Florida rise to national prominence. The Big East is still at it, and this week, Big 12 teams Kansas State, Colorado and Baylor get in on the action with nationally televised games against its eastern foes Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights. "I like it because that's what we're doing," Baylor coach Art Briles said, "It's good exposure not just for us, but for everybody." Last Friday night on ESPN2, Kansas kicked off the four-game conference clash with a heartbreak-ing 37-34 loss at South Florida. Wednesday night, Kansas State lost round two with a 38-29 setback at Louisville on ESPN2. Before last night's loss, Prince's team had not played since Sept. 6 because of a bye week. Because of its Wednesday night game, Kansas State won't play again until Sept. 27. "I've never been involved with a schedule like this before," Wildcat coach Ron Prince said. Tonight, Colorado hosts No. 21 West Virginia at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. The Mountaineers and quarterback Pat White have had nearly two weeks to stew over their 24-3 loss to the East Carolina Pirates, and Buffalooes coach Dan Hawkins knows his team will face a difficult challenge. "He's one of the best quarter- backs in the country." Hawkins Baylor's quarterback Robert Griffin runs for a 58-yard touchdown past Washington State's Mike Graise in a game, Sept. 12, in Waco, Texas. On Friday night, one-loss Baylor travels to undefeated Connecticut for the final game of the inter-conference competition on ESPN2. Baylor freshman quarterback Robert Griffin earned Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week honors last week for rushing for a school record 217 yards on 11 carries. Griffin rushed for two touchdowns while also throwing for 127 yards and another score. said. "He's a dual-threat and their offense makes it seem like there's always an extra guy to defend." Most coaches agree that the exposure is what's best for the conference, but that doesn't mean they all like the situation it puts them in. "I'm very conflicted about (non- Saturday) games," Prince said. "It's important for our teams to be seen nationally, but football coaches love a routine, doing the same things every week. "But that horse is out of the barn." MACK BROWN: COUCH POTATO With the postponement of his Saturday game against Arkansas due to Hurricane Ike, Texas coach Mack Brown got to do something he hasn't been able to in a long 10 time: sit down and watch football. "I watched Kansas — South Florida Friday night and I didn't move off the couch until the Wisconsin Fresno State Brown couch and had all the football 1 could watch" At the beginning of the year, Brown thought he had a perfect schedule. On Wednesday, when he and his staff found out the game would be postponed to Sept. 27, Brown looked at the schedule again and cringed. game was over Saturday night." Brown said. "I never got off the "We were going to play four non-conference games then have a week off to heal up and get ready for conference play," he said. "Now we play on nine consecutive Saturdays." ASSOCIATEED PRESS MIKE LEACH: SPOKESMAN Jones AT&T Stodium was in serious trouble on Friday. Texas Tech's home stadium, which has no roof, flooded when 100 a pump lapped while trying to keep up with all the rain from Hurricane Ike. On Friday morning, the entire field was covered with two feet of water. Leach The Lubbock Fire Department helped out by pumping 300,000 gallons of water out of the stadium to prepare for a 6 p.m. kickoff with SMU on Saturday. The field held up to the rain and then some, according to coach Mike Leach. In addition to promoting FieldTurf on Monday's conference call, Leach also defended his pass-happy system. Leach was asked if his offensive system made NFL coaches look at his quarterbacks "The amazing thing was the field was like new," Leach said. "We ought to be on a commercial for FieldTurf." "I doubt it," he said. "If they are, then the NFL coaches are stupid coaches. The NFL has busted on a lot of quarterbacks because they look at the wrong things. You can't make a quarterback accurate in the NFL if he hasn't already become accurate." Texas A&M players when he hurt his shoulder in last week's victory over New Mexico. BATTERED AGGIES Punishing tailback Jovorski Lane didn't play at all in week one because of a neck injury, and he's been limited to just 19 yards on seven carries this season. Quarterback Stephen McGee joined a growing list of injured Starting wide receiver Ryan Tannehill, also the team's third string quarterback, is nursing an ankle injury and could miss this weekend's game against Miami (Fla.). In the first two games, he caught eight passes for 116 yards. Back-up quarterback Jerrrod Johnson performed well in place of McGee on Saturday, throwing three touchdowns and leading the Aggies to victory. McGee has been throwing this week, but coach Mike Sherman has yet to name a starter for Saturday. "He'll get some rehab and hopefully keep getting better," Sherman said. "It's a day-to-day thing." Edited by Scott R. Toland FOOTBALL QB Thigpen prepares for first NFL start KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tyler Thigpen, the first player from Coastal Carolina selected in the NFL draft, will be the first to start at quarterback. The 24-year-old Thigpen will be under center on Sunday for Kansas City when the Chiefs go to Atlanta. It will be exactly 11 months after the struggling young Chiefs (0-2) last won a game. A 23-8 loss to Oakland on Sunday, in which Thigpen came off the bench and finished 14-for-33, was their 11th straight regular- season defeat. "For what we're trying to do, I think he can do a good job of it," coach Herm Edwards said. "He'll be limited in some things but we want to take a look at him." After coming in for Damon Huard against Oakland, Thigpen looked every bit like the inexperienced second-year pro that he is, and sent several passes glancing off the hands of defensive backs. 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Koshansky comes up from Triple-A to beat San Diego Colorado Rockies pitchers shut out Padres as rarely-used first baseman hits home run in first start this season DENVER — Joe Koshansky made the most of some rare playing time Wednesday. Koshansky homered and five Colorado Rockies pitcher combined for a five-hitter in a 1-0 win over the San Diego Padres. Koshansky, who clubbed 31 homers in Triple-A this season, has backed up Garret Atkins at first base since being called up on Sept. 2. Wednesday was his first start, and he responded with a 2-for-4 day at the plate. Koshansky played seven games for the Rockies in July before heading back to Triple-A. He entered with only five pinch-hit at-bats since being recalled two weeks ago, but he looked sharp when he sent Josh Geer's 3-2 fastball over the center-field wall with two out in the fourth. "He got it up, and I figured he was going to throw a fastball," Koshansky said. Koshansky said he has stayed sharp by taking extra batting practice and swinging in the tunnel during games. "I've actually taken a lot of swings," he said. "It's a matter of remembering what it feels like. It's the same game I've played for 20-plus years." Koshansky's 435-foot drive was enough for Colorado's pitching staff. Starter Livan Hernandez and Glendon Rusch, Ryan Speier, Manny Corpas and Brian Fuentes shut down the Padres' offense. Hernandez (2-3) was named the starter late Tuesday after the Rockies decided to shelve left-hander Jeff Francis for the season. On short notice, Hernandez went five innings, struck out two and walked two in his sixth start since joining the Rockies on Aug. 10. Hernandez hadn't pitched in a week and said he had nothing to prove despite going 1-3 with a 9.85 ERA in his first five starts with Colorado. SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATED PRESS (Above) San Diego Padres starting pitcher Josh Geer reacts after giving up a solo home run to Colorado Rockies' Joe Koshansky, background, in the fourth inning of the Rockies' 1-0 victory in a baseball game on Wednesday in Denver. Geer was tagged with the loss, which dropped his season mark to two wins against one defeat. (Right) Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Livan Hernandez works against the San Diego Padres in the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday in Denver. games." Geer (2-1) scattered five hits over five innings, struck out five and walked three. His only mistake was the pitch to Koshansky. "He was battling up there," Geer said. "I threw a fastball, and he was able to flip it up there, just over the center-field fence." Chris Iannetta and Ian Stewart had two hits apiece for the Rockies, who won the last two games of the three-game series. The Padres struggled to score after getting 10 runs and 18 hits Monday night. "Yeah, we're fatigued, but pitchers are fatigued this time of year, too," Padres left fielder Chase Headley said. "Good pitching beats good hitting every time." COLORADO Corpas pitched a perfect eighth inning and Fuentes struck out two in the ninth for his 28th save in 32 chances. The Padres' best threat came in the seventh. Sean Kazmar reached on a one-out single to third and advanced on a throwing error by Stewart. Pinch-hitter Drew Macias walked, and the runners moved up on Will Venable's groundout. But Speier got out of the jam when Edgar Gonzalez grounded out to third. second in four days. The Rockies beat the Dodgers 1-0 on Sunday. Notes: This was seventh 1-0 game in Coors Field history and the San Diego OF Brian Giles has reached base in 26 of his last 27 games. The Rockies extended their affiliation with Casper, Wyo., the site of the team's Rookie League ballclub, through 2010. MLB KANSAS volleyball'08 KANSAS VS. 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Hillman said after the game that he had made a late managerial decision to scratch him from the lineup, that the rest of the story should be kept in-house. wouldn't raise an eyebrow. With Guillen, the initial thought was that he did something wrong — again. The highest-paid player in franchise history, Guillen has been on a disruption-a-month plan almost since the day he signed a three-year, $36 million contract. "Last night he was a late scratch simply because I didn't feel it was in our best interest and his best interest for him to be in the lineup," Hillman said. "He didn't feel well." After a relatively quiet first month of the season, Guillen called his teammates "babies" during a 12-game losing streak in May. June brought a profane tirade about how he "could care less" about the home fans who were booing him. Associated Press With any other player on Kansas City's roster, maybe, that . Is your tuition too high? . Should 21 still be the drinking age? . 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Welcome to what commentators are calling China's "post-Olympic era," in which euphoria over the Beijing Games is slowly giving way to economic worries, new safety crises and a future both brimming with confidence and tinged with uncertainty. China received widespread praise for organizing the games, which formally ended Wednesday with the Paralympics' closing ceremony. Even before then, however, reality reasserted itself with the collapse earlier this month at an illegal mine waste dump that killed at least 259 people and forced the resignation of a provincial governor. Since then, a product safety scandal has roiled the nation, with contaminated milk powder causing the death of three infants and sickening more than 6,200 others. Both crises point to underlying systemic weaknesses that the Olympics did little to eliminate, despite a massive effort to clean up Beijing's polluted air, boost security and ensure smooth logistics. China's mines remain the world's deadliest and creaky infrastructure a constant threat, while an overhaul of the product safety system has proved only partially effective. A further post-Olympics worry is the state of the weakening economy, raising the prospect of unemployment and higher inflation in what remains a poor nation. Chinese shares fell Wednesday to a 22-month low and the communist leadership, ever mindful of threats to its authority, is on alert for possible unrest. "The top priority will be responding to the grievances generated by economic problems," said Joseph Cheng, chairman of the Contemporary China Research Center at City University of Hong Kong. "The broad direction of enhanced international status remains, but most people are more concerned with immediate problems," he said. China's leaders appear bolstered by a wave of national pride, although questions linger over the prospects for social progress and whether the games will yield hoped for international prestige and acceptance. The games' most tangible impact was the new subways and ultra- modern venues built at a cost o more than $40 billion. That legacy will continue to provide an economic driver: Developers envision a major entertainment district rising around the Olympic basketball arena in the city's underdeveloped west, with shops, restaurants and apartments sprouting where temporary sports fields stand. Yet the games were always about far more than stadiums and parks, embodying China's craving for acceptance and international respect. Some too saw them as a potential catalyst for political and social change, as a confident regime grows more accepting of criticism. There's little sign of that happening, though. Authorities tightly controlled dissent during the games, refusing protest permits and deporting foreign pro-Tibet activists who staged brief demonstrations. Chinese press restrictions are as tight as ever, sensitive Internet sites remain blocked, and Web editors reportedly were told to Liberalized rules for overseas media enacted for the Olympic period are to expire Oct. 17, the Foreign Ministry has said, posing the likelihood that restrictions on travel and reporting will be restored. delete worrisome comments about the state of the economy. Following the games, authorities will continue stifling calls for greater political freedoms while seeking to fine-tune the government's ability to resolve conflicts and guide public opinion, said Andrew Nathan, a China expert who heads the political science department at New York's Columbia University. "The regime has shown what it can accomplish and has gained both domestic legitimacy and international respect," Nathan said. 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BY ALISON CUMBOW cumbow@kansan.com Watch KU on our 4 hi-definition big screens & giant projection screen We cater! Book your next catered event with us and receive free banquet room rental or we can deliver to your location. Whether weird or not, it was then that I fell in love with reporting and news writing, and two years later, I would fall in love with editing. Newly remodeled I wrote my first article for the University Daily Kansan two years ago — a story about different types of sex toys that ran in "Sex on the Hill" in Fall 2006. I walked into Naughty But Nice at 2 a.m. (I figured it wouldn't be busy then), and I talked to the manager about everything from senior citizens' vibrator choices to which porn movies men were more inclined to buy. One aspect of my job I hadn't foreseen was my role as a photo shoot coordinator and director. The photographs in this section are provocative, but they are, above all, real. I am equally appreciative of the models in these pictures as of the photographers for following my vision. This semester is my first as The Kansan's special sections editor, and I oversee 20 writers. Without them, this edition of "Sex on the Hill" would not be possible, so I would like to thank them first and foremost for all their hard work. I would also like to express my gratitude to everyone in the newsroom who edited, edited and edited some more — as well as got enough sex talk for a lifetime. Kevin! at Duffy's in EconoLodge (6th & Iowa) w/any other waxing service FREE BROW WAX All-gender brazilian waxing, facials and sugar cane peels. I hope the readers of this semester's "Sex on the Hill" will have as much fun reading it as I have had producing it — even if they didn't have the opportunity to talk about sex with as many sources as they could. 749-0047 845 New Hampshire FIX BALOM --- Have fun! You pick who's on top... 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BY BETH BEAVERS bbeavers@kansan.com Sharing a 12-by-12 room is not pleasant for anyone, and it doesn't make having sex any easier, either. For someone living on campus, there are obstacles for getting some action that may not be a problem for someone living off campus. Photo illustration by Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Having a roommate is a major obstacle to tackle. It's not uncommon to see hats, socks or hairties on doorknobs, meaning the roommate is getting some inside. But many roommates find setting boundaries and having rules helps. Vanessa Ceballos, Chicago freshman, and her roommate decided there would be no sex in their room. "Both of our beds are lofted and I don't want to look over and see them wrestling under the sheets." Ceballos said. Patience is the key for some students. Having a roommate who frequently goes home on the weekends makes things easier. But others, like Nick Fratta, St. Louis freshman, aren't patient enough to wait for their roommates to leave. "I have a girlfriend who lives out of town, but when she comes into town I make my roommate sleep on the futon in the common room," he said. Some are unlucky enough to get a hermit-like roommate, which means getting busy in their room is not going to happen very often. Nathan Hutchcraft, Lenexa sophomore, had that misfortune last year. "My roommate last year never left, so I had to find interesting places," he said. Popular locales include the floor lobbies and the showers. Some students who live in Hashinger Hall choose the practice rooms, which include locks on the door and are sound proof another bonus. There are also other things to worry about besides roommates. Many beds are lofted, which means they are high off the ground. On top of that, the beds are also very narrow, making the threat of falling out of bed very likely. "I don't have a roommate this semester, but the beds are still squeaky" Hutchcraft said. One creative solution many abide by is simply moving the mattress to the floor. Managing to have sex with one roommate is hard enough, but for the women of Miller and Watkins scholarship halls, the task is much harder. While the women who live in Miller and Watkins halls share a room with one other roommate, rooms have only a closet and desk and are primarily used for study ing. Instead of normal bedrooms, Miller Watkins halls have sleeping porches, which are rooms where between 40 to 50 women sleep every night. And the rules listed outside of the sleeping porch in Miller Hall make it clear that having sex on a bed is next to impossible: "NO NO NO males in the porches. EVER!!!! (Not even to come wake you up. Not even your brother, sorry)" Jill Lock, Chanute senior, is in her fifth year of living in Watkins Hall. She's seen and heard the stories; even the one about the girl who got walked in on getting busy in the TV room. And she sees the freshman girls giggling in the hallway at the noises coming from the room of someone with a couch. "We have seven different kitchens and they do have locks on the doors, so there have been several instances of people having sex on the kitchen tables where you eat every night," she said. Edited by Brieun Scott HATS·WIGS·MASKS·MAKEUP·COSTUMES NEVER FEAR YOUR HALLOWEEN GEAR IS HERE! More than 1000 costumes 1000s of accessories! FUN AND GAMES 814 4450 1601 W. 23rd (behind Perkins) $5 Off any purchase of $25 or more 1 per person • expires 11/1/07 4C SEX ON THE HILL THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 BOXERS OR BRIEFS? What your undies say about you mhaines@kansan.com BY MARILYN HAINES mhaines@kansan.com What's going on under there? With the almost infinite options of boxers, briefs, boxer-briefs, thongs, boy-cut, bikini, manties, tighty-whites, and even nothing at all, the act of unzipping and unbuttoning has the potential to devolve into the less carnal act of unwrapping a gift in suspense. Will what lies beneath be everything you had hoped for, like your very first gleaming ten-speed bicycle (for instance, clean boxes a guy bought in the years after eighth grade graduation)? Or will it be a little disappointing but still tolerable, reminiscent of that mp3 player that isn't quite as cool, new, or shiny as an iPod, but is still better than nothing at all (the old floral print panties strike again)? Then again, you could get stuck with something downright confusing that you never asked for, like a concrete statue of a gnome. (Where did all of these straps come from, and why?) How could you ever be sure where a person's underpinning preferences lie when the possibilities are endless? Corrie VanAusdal, co-owner of Birdie's, a sweet little store located at 116 W. 18th St. in Kansas City, Mo., that puts lingerie and swimwear on display like saccharine confections in vintage candy cases around the shop, explained that it could have very little to do with outward appearances. "The most conservatively dressed women will be attracted to the most wild and sexy underwear," VanAusdal said. "Then again, some woman that might seem like she wears some crazy clothes might say, 'I only wear black lace.' And sometimes, it's exactly right on — a customer walks in wearing plaid and leaves with plaid underwear" While slinky undergarments have been known to be visually appealing and an aid in exuding overt sexuality, VanAusdal said that it could also be what wasn't being shown that added to the sensuality of lingerie. "Lingerie is so sexy because it's always been about what you reveal," VanAusdal said. Showcasing unexpected areas like the neck or the ankle can trigger just as much of a response as the often-displayed hint of cleavage. "Something that shows less skin isn't necessarily less sexy than something that shows a lot of it," she said. In a day and age where Victoria's Secret has Brazilian models stomping down the runway in ornate lingerie as if it's a ready-to-wear collection, it can be difficult to remember a time when lingerie and underwear held any mystery. It's easy to become a bit jaded when the sight of the whale-tale shape of the top of a thong peeking out from a pair of low-rise jeans is as much of a regular classroom occurrence as seeing someone sleeping or sneakily text messaging. Monika Kennedy, Kansas City, Mo., sophomore, said she thought the cultural acceptance of underwear as outwear was too sexy. "Please, cover your goodies," Kennedy said. However, don't think choosing something to slip on when it comes to underwear isn't an afterthought for her. Not only does the attractiveness of an undergarment appeal to her, she also mentioned that she feels unprepared if she doesn't put some thought into her skivies. "This buzzer goes off in my head. I can hear my mother saying, 'Make sure you have good undies on. You never know what's going to happen!' she said. Kennedy avoids the possibility of embarrassment should anyone catch her sans clothing by making sure her bras and panties match, but not everyone is dressing to impress. Emilio Breyer, Topeka sophomore, said he wasn't so eager to please anyone but himself. "If a girl doesn't like my Monty Python and the Holy Grail boxers, then she is not worth it," he said. Aside from serving as an extension of your personality or a way to impress someone else, VanAusdal said that lingerie could help its wearer achieve a bit of escapism. For example, she said that times of war would turn out beautiful lingerie. Although people might be suffering through dismal economic times and constantly doing without, sexy little articles of silks and laces provide a good distraction. "It has to do with people being able to get themselves a tiny bit of luxury. You might not be able to afford silk sheets, but you can afford silk underwear," she said. Lingerie can often resemble an elaborate costume, and not unlike theatrics, VanAusdal said the fantasy of the garment could easily transform the wearer. A beautifully delicate creation of silk crepe with lattice-lace overlay has the ability to take hold of someone "in the same way a beautiful dress can make you feel beautiful for the night," she said. And when it comes down to it, VanAusdal said, lingerie and fantasy "all depends on your imagination." Edited by Matt Hirschfeld PHOTO CONTRIBUTED by Ron Berg WHY PAY MORE! NEW! VOLCANO TACO Why Pay More for Heat When you can Think Outside The Bun® Sink your teeth into TACO BELL's new Volcano Taco. 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SERVING UP TRADITION JOHNNY'S TAVERN --- SEX ON THE HILL THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 5C Road to sexual awakening can be experimental BY KELLY GIBSON editor@kansan.com Patrick Cunningham, Washington, D.C., junior, has a relationship track record that is far from "the norm." "I had a habit of dating a girl for three to five months, realizing she's not any fun anymore and moving on to someone else." Cunningham said. Often dating within his friend circle, bouncing from one girl to the next, Cunningham was surprised when one relationship lasted an entire year. "I caught myself looking for rings online," Cunningham said. "I thought I was going to marry her." But like all good stories, good things are bound to come to an end. Cunningham was in a summer camp for art and music. His roommate introduced him to a friend, and Cunningham fell off the monogamy boat. "She was really my type," he said. "It ballooned into this hot, steamy love affair. It was something I knew I wasn't supposed to do, this whole forbidden fruit thing." Cunningham said he was terrified his girlfriend would find out. "After I got back from the camp, the physical aspect of our relationship lessened quite a bit," Cunningham said. "They're best friends now, and I'm pretty sure One year after the affair, Cunningham came out to his girlfriend. He realized he was gay when a close friend came out to him. my ex-girlfriend still doesn't know I slept with her friend." "I felt really strange about it and then I realized I was actually really jealous of him," Cunningham said. After growing up in a household that was not accepting of homosexuality, Cunningham was conflicted. He attributed his unhappiness in heterosexual relationships to his upbringing. "I think I was trying to prove to myself that I wasn't gay," Cunningham said. "I had been raised to believe that I needed to find a girlfriend, and there was a lot of pressure to have sex." Cunningham experimented with his sexuality. He started a sexual relationship with his old roommate from music camp, the same one who had introduced him to the girl a year before. While he began to embrace his sexuality, he was still uncomfortable and kept the relationship a secret from his parents. Since starting college, Cunningham embraced his sexuality more fully and is very happy in his current, two-year long relationship. "While sexuality is always rooted in our body realities, it is much larger than these, always involving our minds, our feelings, our wills, our memories and indeed our self-understanding and powers as embodied persons," James Nelson, professor emeritus of Christian ethics at United Theological Seminary, wrote in his book "Sexuality and the Sacred." Chelsea Brown, Olathe sophomore, also experimented physically to explore her sexuality. Brown's experimentation included a threesome with a good guy friend and another girl. "Both were enjoyable," she said. 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But sexual pleasure isn't the only reason students should make tracks to the bedroom. Sex is beneficial in ways other than the obvious. "All forms "All forms of sex — masturbation, oral, vaginal and anal are beneficial." "Mentally and physically, it releases tension." Akagi said. "It also increases endorphins that relax the body and reduces stress." of sex — masturbation, oral vaginal and anal — are beneficial," said Cynthia G. Akagi, an assistant professor in health education at Robinson Center. "It doesn't have to be intercourse, Cuddling, touching and kissing can benefit young adults." CYNTHIA AKAGI Assistant professor in health education burns about 200-275 calories per hour depending on your weight, according to Healthstatus.com. Men should take special notice of sex's benefits because sex lowers the risk of prostate cancer. According to Canadian Reader's Digest, men who ejaculated seven or more times a week were Lowering stress levels may be a reason to revamp your sex life. According to Canadian Reader's Digest, sex lowers blood pressure in stressful situations and provides better sleep. Sex can also benefit you in the way of exercise. Sexercise, as it's sometimes called, can work out your abs, pelvis, thighs, butt, arms and neck. Regular sessions may even improve your posture. If you're counting calories, sex less likely to acquire prostate cancer. Women should also heed sexual benefits. According to research by sexologists Leland Elliott and Cynthia Brantley, 40 percent of women have never masturbated. According to Akagi, women who experiment with masturbation are more in touch with their bodies and can tell their partners what they like. Sex is proven to be beneficial, but there are still conditions that apply. "Sex is only beneficial in the context of a loving relationship, gay or straight," Akagi said. "Alcoholic hook-ups, on the other hand, increase important. The University of Kansas offers classes on sexuality, Akagi recommends "Health and Human Sexuality," which takes place once a semester. It's also available through the online continuing-education program. "Human Sexuality in Everyday Life" is a social work class that is also available on campus. Ecumenical Christian Ministries also offers an "Intimacy for Committed Couples" weekend workshop. It's $35 per couple and focuses on emotional intimacy and sexual bonding. Negotiating differences and tolerating sameness are other goals. This workshop is for couples of all sexual orientations. The ministries also offer a 10-session "Human Sexuality in Everyday Life" course taught by Dennis Dailey, professor of social work at the University. "If you haven't had a good sexuality course in high school, I highly encourage you to take one in college. A well-laid adult is a happy adult." 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As "Sweet Caroline" comes on for the fifth time that hour, I sit with the University of Kansas version of Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha. Brooke, Khloe, Molly and Olivia are four friends with very different sex lives. As they sit and chat, amaretto sours and Long Island iced teas in hand, Khloe and Olivia constantly check their phones from missed texts from boyfriendse they are supposed to be meeting later. Molly and Brooke scope out the scene. Photo illustration by Jon Goering/KANSAN --and walks toward her single friend. "There are no cute guys here" Molly whines. "I know. But I think there are some deciet ones don't you think?" Molly takes the last sip of her drink and gets up from the table. "Yeah, I don't think so." Molly makes her way to the very crowded bar. Olivia checks her phone. She and her boyfriend have been together for seven months now, sleeping together for six. She says they're having more orgasms than battles. In fact, she says she's always satisfied. "Well not always. I would say 98 percent of the time." "Always? That can't be true." Khloe challenges. "I've been having sex since I was a freshman in high school and I've never had an orgasm." "I hate you." --and walks toward her single friend. "Where's Molly?" Brooke looks around the room. "She's working it." Olivia points over to a crowd of guys at the bar who are surrounding a very happy Molly. The table starts to vibrate. Brooke flips open her phone and reads out loud, "Come here ASAP — cute boys — must act fast." She tucks the phone in her clutch and excuses herself. "See you later, girls." She winks Olivia and Khloe head out to meet their beaus, but not before agreeing to meet the next night to dish. SAME OVERRATED BAR, DAY TWO Khloe: No-rgasm Frustrated Khloe begins the conversation, "I need help." "What's wrong sweetie?" Brooke asks. "I can't orgasm. No matter how turned on I am, I just can't orgasm." "So I'm guessing last night didn't go to well with the BF?" "No. I just don't understand. We have rough, hot sex and talk dirty to each other, but still nothing." "Got any advice?" Olivia takes a second to think and says, "I don't know. Maybe I just have a really relaxed vagina or something" "You really put all of us to shame you know that?" Khloe jokingly chastizes Olivia. Olivia: The orGASm "Olivia what's wrong?" Molly asks. "I'm sorry I didn't mean to make you upset." Olivia takes a deep breath. "I did something really, really, really bad last night." "Oh my god you cheated on your boyfriend?" Brooke asks, concerned. "No, even worse. When we had sex last night, and right before my orgasm." Khloe rolls her eyes. "I farted." "It's not funny!" "How can you not laugh at that?" Khloe asks. The girls look at each other, then burst out laughing. "Honey," Molly begins, "are you sure you just didn't queef?" "I'm positive. It definitely was not a queer. I don't know why I did that. I guess I'm becoming too relaxed with him or something." "What did he say?" "Well, he didn't say anything." "Oh no!" "I just don't think he noticed, I meit it didn't smell or anything." "Whatever you have to tell your self, sweetheart" Molly smirks. sweetheart, Molly smiles. Molly Chi "Oyeah" Molly: Chi O-year more" fountain Molly's smirk widens. "I went swimming." "Well, I this guy that I've been talking to for a little bit picked me up last night on his Vespa. We went to the Chi Omega fountain and had a little fun." "Where. Did. You. Go?" Brooke prods. "OK, tell us everything." "He picked me up. We were just driving around campus when "Where?" asks Khloe. "Umm..." we decided to go in the fountain. We started to just kind of splash around, then, well, we made out. Kissing turned into taking our clothes off, which turned into sex." Molly tells her friends that the last part didn't turn out too well. "It wasn't really working," Molly says, blaming it on the cold water in the fountain. She describes how he went down on her while in the fountain. "I don't believe you." Brooke declares. "Well, it happened." Molly grins. "Was it good?" "Oh yeah." "I hope no Chi Omega girls saw you do that," Khloe pipes in. "I hope not either." Brooke: "Taller-better- faster-stronger" Molly turns to Brooke, "So what happened to you last night?" Brooke laughs, then answers. "Ugh. I brought this guy home who was kind of cute, but not really. I was just horny. We were making out and then all of the sudden he starts to push my head down towards his balls. Why do guys do that? Do they think it's sexy to push a girl's head down there? Anyway, I decide to be nice and do that, but "Why? What did he do?" "Well," Brooke says, "He started to blurt out, 'faster, stronger, faster,' and then I got that Kanye West song stuck in my head, which then made me start to burst out laughing, which then made it kind of awkward, so I stopped and told him that he had to leave" "Lovely." to chat about their "interesting" nights until the first chords of "Sweet Caroline" play again. The girls laugh and continue Edited by Becka Cremer one cheap ride ...that's what she said Scooters from $1,199 Subsonic Scooters 629 N 2nd Street 749-0200 www.subsonicscooters.com VESPA Celebrate like a champion. Hurst FINE DIAMONDS SINCE 1908 Wear it like a champion. 10C SEX ON THE HILL THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 Q&A pulse pulse Visit our New Location in the Burge Union! Featuring: Roasterie® Coffee Freshens® Smoothies Grab N' Go Snacks and More! Pulse Coffee Locations: Kansas Union, Level 4 The Underground, Level 1 Hashinger Hall, Level 2 Burge Union, Level 2 NEW! KU DINING SERVICES Contributing to Student Success The ROASTERIE AIR·ROASTED COFFEE KU DINING SERVICES Contributing to Student Success BY ALICIA BANISTER editor@kansan.com We have questions, they have answers: let's talk relationships TAIA CORDEL, HUTCHINSON, KAN., SOPHOMORE A. Once again, I think this is a personal decision. I, myself, would not engage in any kind of activity with someone if I had no intention of talking to them again. It kind goes back to the standards question. Q. After having sex, do you usually talk to them again? Q. As a rule, do you or your friends have a policy or unwritten rules as to how long to wait to have sex or to wait before you will do something with a guy? A. I think each person, girl or guy, takes the seriousness of a relationship differently depending on their thoughts on the other person. I mean, a guy may be an asshole to one girl but a complete gentleman to another just because of first impressions, things he has heard, or even the way the girl herself holds herself up. It's all a mindset and a game — you can't help who you are attracted to and who you like. so after the initial crush the seriousness, to me, of a relationship is basically determined by who creeps who out less. Haha. Q. Do you feel the opposite sex takes relationships as seriously as your gender takes them? A. Guys and girls are the same. I think everyone has standards of some sort. For both guys and girls, if you hold yourself to a certain standard others will have to at least respect you to that same standard. Q. Who do you think are more likely to have one night Q. Referring to the first question, if you did have a rule, do you think the opposite sex has the same kind of standards? A. No, I personally don't have a rule as to when certain things progress with a guy. I think it completely depends on each situation. Each relationship starts in a different way, progresses in a different way, and ends in a different way. I personally don't think that every situation needs to have a deadline. If you want to wait, then you wait. If not, then you can choose for yourself when you want to progress your relationship. stands, women or men and why? A. I think men are more likely to have one night stands only because it seems more acceptable for guys to have one night stands than girls. Q. Do you think that the number of partners women or men have in comparison are based upon something genetically or do you just think the individual makes their own decisions? A. I don't think it is genetic. But society does have an effect. When guys hook up with a girl there usually isn't an assumption there is a heartfelt connection, but when girls hook up with a guy most would assume she should have some deep romantic feelings toward him. That, plus the negative reputation for girls would make me think that guys on average would have a few more sexual partners. Guys could have a negative reputation but unlike girls they could spin it to their advantage. Most girls, although we don't admit it, want the stereotypical "bad boy" because we want to be "that girl" that makes them change. But I don't know many guys that would want to jump right into a relationship with someone who easily sleeps around. Q. Based upon your friends, guys and girls alike, do you think both genders view sex the same? Do you feel guys or girls take it more seriously? A. I know some guy friends and some girl friends who have very similar views on sex. Some are very conservative and others not so much. I completely believe that a your feelings on sex completely it depends on the person you're with. So, I don't think any one gender takes sex more seriously than another. JARED EAGLEBURGER, AITKIN, MINN., GRADUATE STUDENT Q. As a rule, do you or your friends have a policy or unwritten rules as to how long to wait to have sex or to wait before you will do something with a girl? THE THU A. I don't have a "rule" so much as just use my discretion and gauge how things are progressing. I do not however usually kiss on the first date. First dates are usually a bit nerve-wracking and sometimes awkward. I don't want my first kisses with girls to be awkward, sets a bad tone. It does depend, however, on how well I know someone before we start dating, that might speed things up a little bit regarding sex and all that goes with it. Usually if she initiates it and I feel confident she feels comfortable with it I will go as far as it takes us. No expectations however once we get started with making out or whatever. Q. Referring to the first question, If you did have a rule, do you think the opposite sex has the same kind of standards? A. I have no idea what women are thinking so I can't begin to assume they have the same standards as I. However, with that said, usually the women I have dated seem to have fairly similar values and standards as I do. But, as we all know, toss a few drinks in there — or a lot — and those standards, values, and rules can be quickly revised or eliminated completely. Q. Do you feel the opposite sex takes relationships as seriously as your gender takes them? A. I guess I don't usually talk to them again if it was a random one night hook up situation. But if she were to give me a call wanting to get together again I would probably consider it depending on how the first night had gone. Q. After having sex do you usually talk to them again? A. it's hard to generalize and speculate about something like that, but I would say my personal history would point to girls taking things a bit more seriously, and usually a lot more quickly. I think guys take things pretty seriously at times, however I think it takes a lot more for guys to show it or even tell anyone about it. He might feel it but probably won't show it, not for a long time at least. It all comes down to communicating those feelings or not. Q. Who do you think are more likely to have one night stands, women or men and why? A. I honestly don't know. It takes two to have a one night stand so for every one night stand that a guy has there needs to be a girl, in these cases at least. If I had to venture a guess I would say that girls have just as many one night stands. However society has taught them that one night stands are a bad thing for girls so its just not talked about as much by them. Are you leaving the most important part of your body exposed? Just because they Too bad they don't make one for your heart. say it's safe doesn't mean sex can't be dangerous emotionally. While you're saying "I love you," your partner may be thinking "I love it." For some different ideas on love, sex and relationships; see the feature article "Sex and the Search for Intimacy" on the Web at www.kucru.com Midnight Desire Midnight Desire TROJANS TROJANS TROJANS TROJANS Wake NWAI kucru.com Q. Based upon your friends, guys and girls alike, do you think both genders view sex the same? Do you feel guys or girls take it more seriously? A. I'm not sure you can attribute the level of promiscuity of someone to their genetics, per se. You could possibly attribute personality traits and sexual drive to genetics though, and those may play a role in the number of partners one pursues. A. I like to think that we all take sex seriously but we don't all take it seriously all the time. Depending on your situation in life sex could be a very serious issue but on the other hand it might just be something that happens and you enjoy, not so serious at that particular time. Q. Do you think that the number of partners women or men have in comparison are based upon something genetically or do you just think the individual makes their own decisions? — Edited by Rachel Burchfield THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 SEX ON THE HILL 11C SEX CROSSWORD ACROSS 3. Female sexual organ 5. An S&M accessory 6. A fun toy 7. Eiaculation 10. The entertainment at a bachelor party 12. The act of sucking 14. Reverse oral positions 15. Appetizers before sex 17. A canine position 19. Can be found in the internet DOWN 2. Second base for a guy 4. Woman's pleasure center 8. Pleasuring yourself 11. Climactic part 13. The mobile version 9. Always keep an eye on your drink 16. Male member 18. Woman's pleasure spot Barbara Platts and www.variety-games.com USED TEXTBOOKS, CASH AND YOU! THE ULTIMATE THREE SOME UNIVERSITY BOOK SHOP UBS SHOP THE LARGEST SELECTION OF USED TEXTBOOKS 1116 West 23rd Street 1 785-749-5206 www.KUBOOKS.com 12C SEX ON THE HILL THE UNIVERSITY OF DARRY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 Figuring out all the gears of your partner's S sex e BY BARBARA PLATTS bplatts@kansan.com d He slips her dress off her back He slips her and they start kissing as she unbuttons his pants. Before they know it, all undergarments have disappeared. Sex is something that we all are exposed to in one way or another, but how are we triggered to "do the dirty"? Lisa Thomas, a certified sex therapist from Denver, said emotional needs could get people in the mood. of emotions running through the relationship. "I love make-up sex," Wembe said, "I like having sex where there is "The need to feel closer to someone and also to feel in control of one's relationship are two things that drive us sexually." Haley Wenthe, Salina freshman, said sometimes she couldn't get in the mood. "The need to feel closer to someone and also to feel in control of one's relationship are two things that drive us sexually," she said. But emotions can put someone in the mood to stop it just as quickly. "When I feel gross, I usually can't," she said. "If I'm having one of those days when I feel bad about myself, I am definitely not in the mood to have sex." LISA THOMAS Certified sex therapist e Make-up sex or break-up sex may get sex drive up. During these times, the tone of sex can often change due to the high level that arouses the dirty thoughts and desires. a little animosity involved." Other factors also contribute to sex drive. Certain foods are used as aphrodisiacs, such as oysters, chocolates and strawberries. Aphrodisiacs are something However, food can't do all of the magic. "The atmosphere that accompanies the food is important," Thomas said. "The mood is part of the aphrodiasiac." Drugs like alcohol are a common strategy for increasing sex drive as well. When alcohol is "Men have trouble — 'whiskey added, it lowers mental inhibitions. With lowered inhibitions, risk-taking is much easier. After drinking, though, it is difficult for men to get an erection. dick,' as it's called," Thomas said. "They lose their ability to have an erection. This is only for some guys, though." Students had mixed reactions about using alcohol before sex. "It makes it sound more appealing," Kristen Shehan, Wichita freshman, said. "You're willing to do a lot more things you wouldn't normally do." Although Shehan admitted that alcohol enhanced the mood, she also thought too much alcohol could ruin it. "If I'm having one of those days when I feel bad about myself, I am definitely not in the mood to have sex." Alcohol seems to be the most circulated drug around college campuses; however, other drugs have been used in the past to help couples gain a sex drive and a special connection with one another. "Ecstasy was prescribed to couples in the "70s," Thomas said. "Some doctors would tell couples to use it so they could connect better sexually." HALEY WENTHE Salina freshman Cocaine was a popular artificial stimulant as well. Men, particularly porn stars in the '80s, used this drug because it allowed them to be erect for hours without having an orgasm. Something else to consider is gender. Men and women vary MARK PAYNE greatly in sexual pleasures and preferences. Susan Hubbard, a licensed clinical worker from Boulder, Colo., said men often didn't have as many feelings during in sex because of their biological makeup. Photo illustration by Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN "Boys' bodies, particularly when they are young, trigger the need for sex," Hubbard said. "At such a young age, it is a very high time for testosterone, even when they are depressed or in a bad mood their bodies are still very genitally driven." With women, sex is a much more mental act and is usually not driven in a physical way. "It often has more to do with feeling close to someone." Hubbard said. "They need some degree of comfort and trust." You haven't had Sex On The Hill... Until you've been LAID after THE HAWK Wednesday $1 Almost Anything Thursday $1 Wells $1.75 Calls Friday $3.50 Double Bacardi & UV Vodka drinks $2.50 Domestic Bottles $2.75 Premium Bottles Saturday Gameday bar opens 10 a.m. Jayhawk CAFE LAWRENCE WWW.JAYHAWKCAFE.COM 1340 Ohio • 843-9273 JOYCE BELLA Jayhawk CAFE LAWRENCE WWW.JAYHAWKCAFE.COM 1340 Ohio • 843-9273 Jayhawk CAFE SEX ON THE HILL Photos by Jon Goering/KANSAN 2D SEX ON THE HILL sex polls THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THE TOP10 worst things to say during sex... 1. Oops... 6. You remind me of my mom. 2. Is it in? 3. Is that it? 7. 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Now, the WGSS Program has integrated many disciplines into one cohesive program of study, including anthropology, classics political science, communications and history. Kati Elmore, Wellington senior, is already a women's studies major and is now working toward the minor. She said she thought that the minor helped expand the topics already being explored by 18 hours of sexuality courses, research or other work, according to the WGSS Program Web site. The first required course is a sexuality survey course. Students can choose between "Health and Human Sexuality" in health, sport and exercise science, "Human Sexuality in Everyday Life" in social welfare and "Human Sexuality" in psychology. "Other people should want to participate because sexuality affects everyone, and the more you know, the more you can relate to other people," she said. Maggie Horigan, Manhattan freshman, said she had hoped to major in human sexuality and was excited to hear about this new minor. The minor can be extremely beneficial to students of all majors, not just those interested in women's studies. Elmore said. the WGSS Program and that the issues were important for life after college. "This minor, I think, is helping us take classes and learn things that can be applied to the real world," Elmore said. "I was interested in it because of what I want to do after I graduate. I'm really interested in talking to high school students or maybe lobbying against abstinence-only education. The more you can learn about human sexuality, the more you can teach about it." Kelsey Sewell, Leawood senior, said she would soon start working on an undergraduate honors thesis about men and women's sexual expectations for themselves and their partner during sex. She said getting a minor in human sexuality interested her because she would like to study the subject in the future, after finishing her undergraduate degrees in psychology and women's studies. "I think it's good to know why your body is reacting to the interactions you're having," Horigan said. "It's good to have a grasp on your own sexuality." "I find it fascinating that something so natural is so taboo to so many people," Sewell said. "Many people have problems communicating about it, which can lead to problems in their relationships, and if sex could be more normalized so that it was as easy to talk about as something like business or psychology. I think a lot of people would have an easier time being comfortable with their sexuality." The minor requires at least Studying sexuality across many different subject areas, cultures and eras gives students the chance to look at their own society from a fresh perspective, Younger said. "Sexuality is so much of what we do and who we are." Younger said. "Studying sexuality then becomes a very powerful tool for studying society." Edited by Rachel Burchfield WOULD YOU RATHER... ASK YOUR FRIENDS! 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"Barack Obama, because he is younger, cuter, would perform better and is not 72." — Hannah Schell, Topeka freshman Anna Smith, Overland Park freshman —MIKE LAVIERI Waffles... the sexiest thing about the Morning After Every Sunday 10:30am - 2pm Sunday Brunch WAFEL Omelette Bar Carving Station Made to Order Waffles Eggs Benedict Fresh Fish Pasta Feature Assorted Desserts Prime Rib Carving Station Different Quiche each week ALL YOU CAN EAT $3 off with (Cardholder only, current KUID Originally $15.95) Complimentary Mimosa with Brunch [the jayhawker] II C THE ELDRIDGE THE UNIVERSITY DAIRY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. 2008 SEX ON THE HILL 3D KU Photo illustration by Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN STUDENTS CUT CONTRACEPTIVES FOR OTHER EXPEN$E$ BY LAUREN CUNNINGHAM lcunningham@kansan.com With the expense of living currently on the rise for many college students because of a weak economy, maintaining a healthy sex life is becoming harder. Students must budget their money for contraceptives along with other necessities such as groceries, tuition, gas and utilities. According to Cathy Thrasher, chief pharmacist at Watkins Memorial Health Center, the coverage of birth control pills varies by everyone's insurance plans. However, she said generic prescriptions generally had a more affordable co-pay. cost. The Wichita junior said that while her insurance covered most of the cost, it did not cover all of it. She has switched to NuvaRing, which costs her less than $25 a month. Despite the cost of contraceptives, college students should be advised to put the necessary money forth to ensure safe sex. Myles Davidson, Newton junior, said that regardless of expenses, he didn't mind putting out the money for contraceptives. "It's something that has to happen," he said. "It's hard but it has to be done. You can't put a price on safe sex." month for brand prescriptions. She also said that it became complicated to determine how much some insurance companies would help to cover when brand prescriptions signed contracts with the insurance companies. This means that an insurance company will usually guide its policyholders to use a certain brand. When someone does not want to use that specific brand, the company won't cover as large of a percentage of the cost of an alternative. Condoms are also a justified investment when considering the dangers of unprotected sex. On average, a box of three condoms is about $5. A box of 12 condoms costs about $13. At Watkins, students can buy three condoms for 50 cents. "A couple of dollars extra shouldn't really matter. Condoms are important for STIs becoming higher on campuses," Davidson said. According to Trojancondoms. com, Americans annually have more than 3 million unintended pregnancies, 19 million STIs and more than 1 billion unprotected sex acts. So, in the scheme of things, dishing out a few more dollars just to buy some condoms really pays off in the long run. Students can either sacrifice their sex lives to help pay the rent, or still enjoy a sex life while budgeting in a little extra for safe sex practices. "Just because you may not have the extra money, the consequences of not spending the money on contraceptives are far too great to ignore," Davidson said. Edited by Kelsey Hayes WOULD YOU RATHER... Would you rather sleep with Rosie O'Donnell or an animal? "Rosie." TRIGG EDWARDS — John Heick, Astoria, Oregon freshman Would you rather have sex on the floor and get rug burn or have sex on a bench and get splinters? "That's funny you ask, because I just had sex on the floor this morning and got rug burn. I would definitely pick rug burn. Ew, splinters!" — Meghan Burns, Overland Park freshman ANDREA BLACK ASK YOUR FRIENDS! Circumcision Discover the truth... 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Now, the WGSS Program has integrated many disciplines into one cohesive program of study, including anthropology, classics political science, communications and history. the WGSS Program and that the issues were important for life after college. Kati Elmore, Wellington senior, is already a women's studies major and is now working toward the minor. She said she thought that the minor helped expand the topics already being explored by "This minor, I think, is helping us take classes and learn things that can be applied to the real world," Elmore said. "I was interested in it because of what I want to do after I graduate. I'm really interested in talking to high school students or maybe lobbying against abstinence-only education. The more you can learn about human sexuality, the more you can teach about it." 18 hours of sexuality courses, research or other work, according to the WGSS Program Web site. The first required course is a sexuality survey course. Students can choose between "Health and Human Sexuality" in health, sport and exercise science, "Human Sexuality in Everyday Life" in social welfare and "Human Sexuality" in psychology. Kelsey Sewell, Leawood senior, said she would start working on an undergraduate honors thesis about men and women's sexual expectations for themselves and their partner during sex. "Other people should want to participate because sexuality affects everyone, and the more you know, the more you can relate to other people," she said. Maggie Horigan, Manhattan freshman, said she had hoped to major in human sexuality and was excited to hear about this new minor. She said getting a minor in human sexuality interested her because she would like to study the subject in the future, after finishing her undergraduate degrees in psychology and women's studies. "I find it fascinating that something so natural is so taboo to so many people," Sewell said. "Many people have problems communicating about it, which can lead to problems in their relationships, and if sex could be more normalized so that it was as easy to talk about as something like business or psychology. I think a lot of people would have an easier time being comfortable with their sexuality." The minor can be extremely beneficial to students of all majors, not just those interested in women's studies. Elmore said. The minor requires at least "I think it's good to know why your body is reacting to the interactions you're having," Horigan said. "It's good to have a grasp on your own sexuality." Studying sexuality across many different subject areas, cultures and eras gives students the chance to look at their own society from a fresh perspective, Younger said. "Sexuality is so much of what we do and who we are," Younger said. "Studying sexuality then becomes a very powerful tool for studying society." Edited by Rachel Burchfield WOULD YOU RATHER... ASK YOUR FRIENDS! 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According to Cathy Thrasher, chief pharmacist at Watkins Memorial Health Center, the coverage of birth control pills varies by everyone's insurance plans. However, she said generic prescriptions generally had a more affordable co-pay. cost. The Wichita junior said that while her insurance covered most of the cost, it did not cover all of it. She has switched to NuvaRing, which costs her less than $25 a month. Despite the cost of contraceptives, college students should be advised to put the necessary money forth to ensure safe sex. Myles Davidson, Newton junior, said that regardless of expenses, he didn't mind putting out the money for contraceptives. "It's something that has to happen," he said. "It's hard but it has to be done. You can't put a price on safe sex." month for brand prescriptions. She also said that it became complicated to determine how much some insurance companies would help to cover when brand prescriptions signed contracts with the insurance companies. This means that an insurance company will usually guide its policyholders to use a certain brand. When someone does not want to use that specific brand, the company won't cover as large of a percentage of the cost of an alternative. dangers of unprotected sex. On average, a box of three condoms is about $5. A box of 12 condoms costs about $13. At Watkins, students can buy three condoms for 50 cents. "A couple of dollars extra shouldn't really matter. Condoms are important for STIs becoming higher on campuses," Davidson said. Condoms are also a justified investment when considering the According to Trojancondoms. com, Americans annually have more than 3 million unintended pregnancies, 19 million STIs and more than 1 billion unprotected sex acts. Students can either sacrifice their sex lives to help pay the rent, or still enjoy a sex life while budgeting in a little extra for safe sex practices. So, in the scheme of things, dishing out a few more dollars just to buy some condoms really pays off in the long run. "Just because you may not have the extra money, the consequences of not spending the money on contraceptives are far too great to ignore," Davidson said. - Edited by Kelsey Hayes WOULD YOU RATHER... Would you rather sleep with Rosie O'Donnell or an animal? "Rosie." TRIGG EDWARDS — John Heick, Astoria, Oregon freshman Would you rather have sex on the floor and get rug burn or have sex on a bench and get splinters? "That's funny you ask, because I just had sex on the floor this morning and got rug burn. I would definitely pick rug burn. Ew, splinters!" Meghan Burns, Overland Park freshman ANDREA BLACK ASK YOUR FRIENDS! Circumcision Discover the truth... 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(Kirsten Hardy, St. Louis junior) According to Patty Quinlan of Student Health Services, when on a formal form of contraception, it is unlikely. When not taking a formal form of contraception, it is not impossible to become pregnant during the time frame of a period. The end of a period can be a really fertile time frame. 2. Is it true that you can get an STI from a public toilet seat? (Kacey Clements, Lawrence sophomore) The answer is no. According to Discovery Health, this popular urban legend is not true. STI's can be spread through other public means such as shared needles but not through a toilet seat. 3. How many different positions are there? (Josh Sharp, Mission freshman) Theoretically there are infinitely many positions for having sex. The Kama Sutra lists 64 different sexual acts. According to Cosmopolitan, there are 77 essential sexual positions to know including missionary style, doggy style, and cowgirl style, multiple types of oral sex and sex with multiple partners. Basically, there are as many positions as you and your partner can think of. So go crazy! 4. What kind of damage can anal sex to your body? (Emily Foerschler, Lawrence freshman) While serious injuries from anal sex rarely happen, there can be complications that require medical attention. Go Ask Alice, from Columbia University's Student Health Services, recently looked at this issue and outlined problems that require some attention. First off, anal sex can cause and/or aggravate hemorrhoids, which are swollen veins in the anal area. This can cause minor bleeding. Another complication that can arise from anal sex is an anal fissure. This is a small tear in the anal tissue and can be quite painful because it causes spasms of the opening of the anus. One of the most serious complications from anal sex can be tearing a hole in your colon which requires immediate medical attention. While all of these sound seriously painful, they are not that common and can be avoided by being careful with your partner. 5. What does male circumcision entail? (Jessica Singer, Olathe senior) According to MedLine Plus, circumcision is the removal of the foreskin, which is the skin that covers the tip of the penis. In the United States, it is often done before a new baby leaves the hospital or early in the child's life. However, certain ethnic and religious groups see circumcision as a rite of passage and reserve this act for later in a male's life. Circumcision is more common in the United States, with 85 percent circumcised at birth, than in European countries with just 10 percent. 6. What is tantric sex? (Robbie Gordy, Omaha, Neb, senior) According to Discovery Health's website, Tantric sex, from the Indian Tantra, is a form of sex and unity that revolves around reaching a higher form of ecstasy by being one with your partner. "The word Tantra means 'to manifest, to expand, to show and to weave.' In this context, sex is thought to expand consciousness and to weave together the polarities of male (represented by the Hindu god, Shiva), and female (embodied by the Hindu goddess, Shakti) into a harmonious whole." In practice, Tantra teaches people how to extend the peak of their sexual ecstasy so that women and men can experience several orgasms in a single sexual encounter. This is done through practicing meditation, including breathing, communicating and working with your partner to have the ultimate sexual union. 7. How many times a year does a girl fake it? (Curtis Falkner, Gardner senior) A study done by Danish scientists K. Garde and I. Lunde found that 68 percent of women have faked an orgasm at least once. While most people attribute "faking it" as a women's thing to do, polls have found that both men and women are the culprits. A men's magazine named Lavalife found that 50 percent of men and 82 percent of women have faked an orgasm. 8. Is sex really that big a deal when you come to college? (Janel Wietharn, St. Mary's freshman) A recent study done at Rutgers University concluded that two-thirds of college-aged women and half of college-aged men found that sexual pleasure is good and important in and of itself. This does not mean that you have to have sex to enjoy college but it might make it more pleasurable. 9. How long does birth control last or have effects on your body after you stop using it? (Meagan Kirk, Topeka senior) According Patty Quinlan of Student Health Services, oral contraception is out of the system quickly. Contraception such as Depo Provera injections take longer. Studies that occurred during the past 40 years show that contraceptives do not harm fertility, have many benefits, including prevention of ovarian and endometrial cancers, and do not increase the risk of breast cancer. 10. 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("In the) first study we were really interested in learning more about the topic, the meanings of masturbation," Muehlenhard said. This round of research is different because studies usually only give the percentage of men and women who say they masturbate, not the individual's attitude toward it, Muehlenhard said. For the studies, groups of male and female college students completed a questionnaire, which the researchers created based on a pilot study with open-ended questions to judge their feelings about masturbation. Chantal Young, Washington, D.C., graduate student, wrote her thesis, titled "The Meanings of Masturbation," while working on the research with Muehlenhard. Young said she wanted to study masturbation because no standards exist to measure people's attitudes in research and because attitudes about masturbation can have important effects in clinical settings. Its role as both a societal and academic taboo also interested her, she said. "Masturbation is useful as a clinical tool and has been used to treat orgasmic disorders, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, erectile difficulty and general sexual issues." Young said. Young said the results of the study revealed extreme variations in opinion. The opinions were categorized into four groups: enthusiastic, high-guilt, ambivalent and lukewarm, "Some (people) feel extremely positively about masturbation and believe that it is essential to sexual, emotional and physical health." Young said. "Others feel extremely negatively and find it to be disgusting, immoral or against their system of values. And many people seem to have conflicting attitudes toward masturbation — for example maybe they enjoy doing it but feel guilty afterward. This reflects ambivalence." The study pinpoints the top reasons why people choose to masturbate and common emotions associated with it. The study found the top five reasons for masturbating to be pleasure, self exploration and improvement, mood improvement, relaxation and stress relief, and avoidance of partner sex. The top five reasons for not masturbating were immorality, no desire or interest, preference for partner, fear of negative social evaluation and sex negativity. Common emotional responses included satisfaction, guilt, anger, anxiety and indifference. Students gave various reasons for having positive, negative or neutral attitudes about masturbation. "It's perfectly natural for everyone to do it," Kent Szalauderbach, Wichita sophomore, said. "It relieves stress, and it's kind of a way of escape into a little pleasure you may not be getting elsewhere in your life." Grace D'Amore, Antioch, Calif., sophomore, said masturbation was sometimes necessary. "I think everyone needs to do it," D'Amore said. "It gets you to know yourself better. And if it's hard times and you're not getting laid, it's the only way to get by it." Michaela Bowman, Duluth, Minn., sophomore, said she was neutral toward masturbation, but "if it's excessive, it's gross." Young said the research showed that 97 percent of men and 63 percent of women masturbate. Young said women who don't masturbate at all had the most negative attitudes of all participants in the study, and women in general felt more anxious about masturbation than men. Photo illustration by Ryan McGeeney KANSAN Natalie Stroupe, Frankfort, Ky., graduate student, wrote her thesis about women's sexual issues, including masturbation. She has also been involved with Muehlenhard's research. Statistics show the difference between the attitudes of men and women toward masturbation, Stroupe said. In the study, 59 percent of men said they masturbated once a week to once a day, and 29 percent of women said they masturbated once every few months to every few weeks. Twenty-nine percent of women said they never masturbated. Chad Guempel, St. Louis freshman, said men and women varied in their perceptions of masturbation because it is not as commonly accepted for women. Still, he said, the subject is "getting less taboo" as "pop culture gets more and more risqué." Dylan Kingsley, Kansas City, Kan., sophomore, said she thought women's sexuality was more stigmatized by society. "It taboo for women because of how society views the vagina, how women are socially constructed to view it as a bad thing," Kingsley said. Although some people view masturbation negatively, many experts agree masturbation could be beneficial. Stroupe said masturbation could be "beneficial for sexual, mental and even general health." "The claim that masturbation is harmful is not backed by scientific evidence." Stroupe said. 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The batter swings the bat and hits it clear to outfield. He heads to first base, then second and hits third. When looking at the situation in a broader scale, oral sex is like baseball in numerous ways. The image shows a young man standing on the rooftop of a building, looking down at a large campus with numerous buildings and trees. The focus is on the man's upper body, wearing no shirt, and his hands holding an object that appears to be a map or a guide. In the background, the university's main building, likely a large academic structure, can be seen surrounded by greenery. The sky above the campus is overcast, suggesting a cloudy day. The third base wonders are exciting in either circumstance, though slightly more passionate when it comes to oral sex. Whether giving or receiving, it is important to keep this type of foreplay as enjoyable as possible. But unfortunately at this third base, there is no umpire to tell you if you're safe or about to strike out. Oral sex for a woman is a great way to give pleasure - if she is in the right mood and comfortable enough with it. In lan Kerner's novel, "She Comes First," he writes about how important oral sex is to help the female orgasm. "The clitoris is a great place to get oral because with more than eight thousand nerve fibers you're bound to do something right," he writes. Kerner also wrote that numerous studies showed that a woman could get more pleasure out of oral sex because regular sex wasn't always enough to satisfy. The clitoris is a much more temperamental organ than the penis and so the tongue is a good tool to use down there because of its soft texture and generally pain- free effects. "I love it, but it is very possible for a guy to be bad at it," she said. The tongue is the strongest muscle in our bodies, so take advantage of its uses — women will generally respond well. Photo illustration by Jon Goering/KANSAN Kristen Shehan, Wichita sophomore, is a fan of oral pleasures when they are done correctly. Shehan said there was still hope for boys that might not be particularly skilled in that area. "It is important to communicate. It's different for every girl so talking about it is good," she said. Fellatio is a common name for the act of giving of a blow job. The word comes from the Latin word fellare, which means to suck. Men are generally big fans of receiving fellatio because of all the external nerves on their penis and genital area. Another reason is because a mouth feels very similar to a vagina. It's warm and wet so it is very pleasurable for him. There are many ways to go about giving one, but certain strategies make it much more enjoyable. One tactic is to mix up speed and pressure. It's always important to keep him guessing. Variety is key and although it may be tempting, try to keep teeth use at a minimum. Certain accessories can make a blow job even better. "Pop Rocks are definitely fun, I like Altoids too," said Tyler Jarman, Coffeeville, Kau, junior. The giver is also more entertained if fun textures and tastes are used. "When they actually suck as opposed to going up and down," said a Kansas City, Mo., sophomore. "Using the tongue is also important." A problem with oral sex that often comes up when two are geting intimate is that it's often considered to be gross or not worth the time and effort. A Kansas City, Mo., freshman said she didn't mind giving a blow job but she preferred the real thing. "Regular sex is a lot better because both people are being pleased," the freshman said. People's opinions about giving oral may not always be the best. but it does mix things up in a relationship and, if done correctly, both genders can achieve much pleasure. "Giving your partner oral sex is important for a relationship because it's a good favor," Shehan said. "It's like picking up dry cleaning for someone. They are grateful and enjoy it." Co., freshman said. "It feels good to give someone you care about that much pleasure," Damien Turujillo, Pueblo, Lisa Thomas, a certified sex therapist from Denver, agreed. "Foreplay is really good to have in relationships because it gives couples a chance to feel desired. It's the only part of a sexual experience where we take turns," she said. So take your turn, sit back, relax, and enjoy third base before reaching home plate. Be seen wearing your shirt. Win. $50. This Tuesday. KU CREDIT UNION A Better Way to Bank COMING SOON! New Location at 23rd & Naimith www.kucu.org - 3400 W 8th Street and 2221 W 31st Street - 785,749,2224 Communication prevents STIs as well as contraceptives BY MICHAEL HOLTZ mholtz@kansan.com The percentage of sexually active college students who have contracted a sexually transmitted infection may be surprising. Fifty percent will have contracted an STI by the age of 25, according to Ken Sauber, health educator at Watkins Health Center. As students become sexually active, they face potential life-changing consequences such as an STI or an unwanted pregnancy. "Students are really interested and want to know what they can do to be safer and take the precautions," Sauber said. "Students who choose to engage in sex want to be safe" Sauber helps present weekly safe sex talks on campus as an adviser to Peer Health Educators, a student organization that advocates and promotes safe sex. The talks are used to provide students with safe sex kits, information on STIs and demonstrations of how to use a condom. "A large percentage of students don't know how to use condoms," Sauber said. "Condoms have a 15 percent failure rate because they are used incorrectly." Whitney Franken, Troy sophomore and president of Peer Health Educators, said condoms were the No.1 way for sexually active students to prevent unwanted pregnancies and STIs. "Birth control pills are very effective if used in the correct manner, but do not contribute toward protecting one against STIs," Franken said. Jill See, Shawnee junior, said she found condoms to be uncomfortable. She has been on the pill for four years as her only form of contraceptive, and she said any measure of birth control was a good thing. She said it was surprising that some students were too embarrassed to get checked for STIs. "What's more embarrassing?" See said. "Getting checked or actually having one?" Despite the countless contraceptive methods available, Sauber says only one is 100 percent effective abstinence. "Students feel they can use a condom and be safe," Sauber said. "But that's not always the case." 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But most importantly, friends first," Sloan said. While some seek an intimacy with their "benefriend," as one student put it, others just like to fool around. But most can agree on one thing: there are no strings attached. "It means being friends with no commitment," Laura Peacock, Overland Park freshman, said. Alexis Linnebur, Wichita freshman felt the same. "You're not obligated," Linnebur said. "You don't have to stay faithful. It's basically just a booty call." Many students claim to talk this type of relationship over before getting into it, while others just let it happen. "I have wanted to date a friend with benefits before, but it wasn't mutual." Miller said. "I still would have considered dating her if we had never had sex." As for how far a person will go with a friend, the answers range from kissing to sex. Sadie Kelly, Bonner Springs sophomore, is currently in a friends with benefits situation. "Sober, I would probably just make out with him. Under the influence? There's no telling. It really just depends on what kind of mood I'm in," Kelly said. So why not take the initiative to become a couple? Is there really a difference? Sexually, there is a great divide. "With friends with benefits, sex is more pleasurable," said Sloan. "Girls are more comfortable because sex is the key item. In a relationship your partner may not go as far because romance overrides the pleasure. You can explore more with friends." Some students believe that sex means more when in an actual relationship. Linnebur, who is not a "friends with benefits kind of girl" said, "sex with a boyfriend or significant other has meaning." "It would be passionate. Sex with a friend is just getting a need fulfilled, getting those human wants out of the way," Linnebur said. Apart from the sexual aspect, there are many reasons why friends may not choose to take the next step toward an official relationship. Kelly, who has a friend with benefits said, "I just got out of a relationship. I've known him forever. We've been friends forever, and it might be weird if that changed.I'm kind of busy right now.I prefer being in a relationship,but since I just got out of one, I don't know" Many people wonder how the popularity of having friends with benefits makes students view sex. "People may view sex as more casual as opposed to more serious." Peacock said. Linnebur, who has been in an official relationship for two and a half years, said a friends with benefits relationship could devalue sex. "I think it makes people view sex as unimportant or not as special as it should be. If you're going around having sex all the time you're throwing out the meaning of being with that person that makes it special," Linnebur said Sloan holds sex to a higher regard when it comes to friends with benefits. "Sex is the highest level of intimacy. I like to get inside people's heads and I have to be intellectually attracted to the person first," he said. 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These outtakes are the moments that make people wish they could travel back in time to alter their respective paths, preventing them from ever experiencing that profound humiliation. It's a good thing they can't, though, because it provides the rest of us with sheer entertainment. For some, these stories inspire the comforting feeling that they're not alone. Having the opportunity to interview those who lived these tantalizing stories has been rather amusing. Despite the reluctance students have in spilling their dirty little secrets, they should rest assured that no matter how kinky, freaky, or creepy they may think their experiences are, there's always someone out there who's got a one-up on them. If you don't believe me, read on. "One time, I left a bar and ended up having sex with a girl in a dumpster behind it. While we were having sex, a fight broke out in the parking lot, so the cops showed up. I had to quiet the girl as we had to stay there and hide out for a while. Oh, Cinco de Mayo 2007!" — Ben Trotter, Orlando, Fla., junior high school, I had a boyfriend that was two years older than me. Needless to say, he was a bit more experienced than myself. So when we were having sex one time and he told me to talk dirty — and I never had before — I responded with, 'Do me?' Then he stopped and looked at me and said 'What?' So I tried it again with saying 'Bang me!' Then he just shook his head and laughed" — Kathleen Zarda, Shawnee sophomore "So I was having this one night stand with a guy and, you know, whatever. Well, afterwards he wanted to go again, but I said no because it was five in the morning. So instead, while he was laying in the bed next to me, he decided to just grab my boobs and jack off. I was mortified!" — Lynn Eaton, Overland Park junior "When I was a sophomore in "So this girl I was talking to in a bar convinced me to go outside and, let me say, we were pretty hammered when we started hooking up. Unfortunately, we both realized we didn't have a car there to get to either of our places so we just started messing around there. So of course we ended up taking our clothes off and having sex in the grass behind the bar Crimson and Brews. But what we didn't realize was that we ended up on the sidewalk in front of cars until a person driving by stopped to yell 'Get a room!'" — Pablo White, Sacramento, Calif., senior "This girl that I was dating was giving me head and after the first time she said she didn't want me to cum in her mouth. So the second time I ended up ejaculating in her right eye. Her contact ended up burning so bad afterwards that I had to take her to the hospital." — Sachin Teli, New Jersey senior "I was a freshman in high school when this girl that I was dating at the time was volunteering with me at my church. While we were volunteer she pulled me into the bathroom and ripped my pants down and gave me my first hand-job." John Karalekas, Chicago sophmore "One time me and this guy were going hard at it in my best friends bed when they guy I was with slipped out. But when he slipped back in, he accidentally went in the wrong hole. After that, I couldn't sit for a week and I bled for three days ... out of the wrong hole." — Anna Williams, Wameweo. Kan. senior Photo illustration by Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN "One time my ex-girlfriend was giving me head when I came in her mouth. There was so much that it also shot over her head and onto her sweatshirt. The next day, she ended up wearing it the whole day without even realizing it was covered in cum." — Ben Trotter, Orlando, Fla., junior "My ex-girlfriend came over once and at the time I was eating a cherry Popsicle and she asked me to go down on her while my tongue was still cold. She came repeatedly and I thought, 'Hey, if she loved my cold tongue, shed love the whole popsicle!' 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"A girl asked me to do it while driving the car." — Emanuel Holmes, Kansas City junior "My ex-girlfriend asked me to have sex with her while I'm wearing my football pads." — Elliot Krause, Des Moines, Iowa sophomore "I want to do it in a hot air balloon!" — Matt Gregory, Dallas senior "To have a threesome with Edward Cullen and Harry Potter" — Meg Ruggieri, Parker, Colo., sophomore "So I'm sitting in the Topeka Capital building on the top floor jacking off and all of the sudden a security officer walks in and says, 'Someone is breaking the law,' I then take her to the governor's office and bend her over the desk. Just as I blow my load there is a cruise missile flying over and someone wheels in a birthday cake." — Sheldon Brown, Shawnee senior "My ex-girlfriend asked me to spread peanut butter over her body — her boobs, specifically." — Connor Koch, Shawnee sophmore "My ex-boyfriend asked me one time to dress up as Princess Leia in her gold bikini from 'Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.' — Jean Davis, Edmond, Okla., junior "A threesome in Memorial Stadium, the night before a game against Texas." — Ben Trotter, Orlando, Fla., junior "My fantasy is my girlfriend walking in wearing a horse outfit. I then proceed to mount her and ride dirty on her. Then we switch roles, but I'm a crocodile and I eat her WHAT COUNTS AS CHEATING? A "Kissing or something with a different girl!" — Emanuel Holmes, Kansas City junior up." — William Corleone, Overland Park senior "He can be attracted to her, but if he looks at her in a lustful way or fantasizes about this other woman it is certainly cheating. Now, dreams are the exception because they are an unconscious activity." — Robert Rebori, Shawnee sophomore "Lying, dishonesty" — Thomas Middleton, Lawrence senior WOULD YOU EVER HAVE AN OPEN RELATIONSHIP? Photo illustration by Rvan McGeenew/XANSAN "No because it's hard to share someone you care about" — Ashley Ferguson, Overland Park senior "Absolutely not! Part of it is religion. I'm Catholic. The other part is if the other person can do it, then you're obviously not with the right person." — Amanda Higginbotham, Olathe graduate student not to mention less stress in the relationship" — Connor Koch, Shawne sophomore "Every day, all the time!" — Derrick Rowland, Olafethe senior WHEREWOULDN'T YOU HAVE SEX ON CAMPUS? "Yes because each person can have more fun, be freer, relaxed. "In the chapel!" — Matt Sinacola, Dallas junior Ashley Ferguson, Overland Park senior "The library" — Amy Love, Overland Park senior "In Potter Lake, it's just really nasty. Maybe outside of it?" — "Anywhere. Except I wouldn't have sex in that church."- Matt Gregory, Dallas senior Partying with a plan can help find a hookup BY LAUREN CUNNINGHAM lcunningham@kansan.com Trying to find that perfect one-hour hookup might seem a daunting task for some, but for others it can showcase the skills and strategies necessary to meet someone who makes the night a little more interesting. The wing man is a common tactic that many guys use at parties. However, it's not required to approach a girl. Deciding First things first — the clothes. "Usually I just try to say something funny to a girl if I notice she's laughing a lot that night." Also, the people someone shows up with play a big role in meeting others. "I tend to go to low-key bars on nights that are less popular because I know the type of people that I like to hang out with, and I know that those people aren't at The Hawk on Thursday nights," Dankenbring said. On the other hand, the perfect combination can often lead to success. which outfit to wear, where to go, who to go with or even what kind of perfume or cologne to wear can leave the average student feeling a bit overwhelmed in the never-ending quest. Dankenbring uses a similar method of going out with wing men. "Well typically, I hang out with more guys, so I tend to go out with my guy friends because While Shores said that casual house parties were favorable to the common bar when looking for a fun-filled night, Dankenbring said inconspicuous bars served as a fun venue to meet potential hookups. "When you're hanging out with the guys, a T-shirt and jeans is OK," he said. "But when you're going out to meet girls, you've got to at least wear a polo." Ali Dankenbring, Lawrence senior, has found that while looking good is important, it's not necessary to wear especially revealing clothes. "From what I've gathered, guys don't really care if you wear the really short dresses. It usually only takes me about 15 minutes to get ready, but that's all I need," she said. Dankenbring added that she normally didn't change up her make-up or perfume choices. David Shores, Lawrence junior believes in the value of looking nice to make a memorable impression. Location is another important element in meeting someone. DAVID SHORES Lawrence junior "When I get to a party, I'll glance around and get a good feel of the place. I try to make myself feel comfortable, yet stand out," Shores said. "I might use a wing man if I notice that a girl is hanging around with her friends at a party, but usually I just try to say something funny to a girl if I notice she's laughing a lot that night." they introduce me to their friends, which is a really easy way to meet people," she said. Dankenbring added that it also helped that she is from Louisiana because she runs into her friends at bars, who introduce her to their friends. She also said that sometimes, what she ordered to drink was key in encountering a hookup. "Sometimes I will order a girly drink, but I drink beer mostly. Guys seem to like that more," she said. Perhaps mindset is the determining factor when heading out to hook up with someone. "I never go out looking to hook up because it's too much pressure," Shores said. "I've learned that it never turns out well when I do that, but it is important to always be prepared. The worst situation is when you're not expecting anything and you meet someone, but you're not prepared." Edited by Kelsey Hayes Need a VERA? We've got them! 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Centuries ago, in many cultures, it was considered the norm. But today dating a person of a considerable age difference, let alone having a sexual relationship with that person, is often seen as a cultural taboo in the United States. Some countries in southern Asia, among other areas, still employ the use of dowries or arranged marriages, which can encourage a large age gap between husband and wife. Age-gap dating is not uncommon on campuses, as college stu dents are sometimes in relationships with high school students, and in rare cases, professors date their students. Though not everyone embraces such relationships, perceptions about the subject vary. Cate Crandell, Overland Park junior, met the man she is unofficially dating on a trip to New York, where he lives. Crandell, 21, said the reason she and her 38-year-old romantic interest had not become a "I don't think it works out for an older woman dating a younger guy. Women are more mature." very long time ago. We are in two totally different places in our lives." serious couple was because of the distance between them, physically and in age. "I'm studying abroad next semester and don't want to be in a serious relationship with probably anybody right now," Crandell said. "The distance is helping because I tend to get attached." When it comes to sex, some people seek the experience that an older lover may offer. Jeremy Adkison, Leavenworth freshman, had sex for the first time with a 40-year-old man when he MARY ELENGEBAWY Overland Park freshman But as for the mental and emotional gap between the couple, Crandell said, "We've talked about it. He says he remembers when he turned 21 and he remembers it as a was only 19. "He knew what he was doing. I didn't. It was my first time," Adkison said of the experience. "Part of me felt like I wanted him to take care of我." Crandell said her 38-year-old partner was more respectful sexually than most men she had been with. Max Lush, Sacramento, Calif., freshman, said he viewed men who were in a sexual relationship with younger girls in a different light. "I think it's really weird. It's weirder for the guy to be older than the girl rather than younger because guys' intentions aren't always the best." Lush said. "I would question why someone 35 or older would even be around young girls." Adkison said his best friend had no qualms about his sexual relationship with a 40-year-old man, in most aspects. "She told me he looked like Scarface, but she was only concerned with his physical appearance — not the age difference." Adkison said. Crandell's best friend felt differently. "She totally detests it. He's only three years younger than her dad." Crandell stated. Among those interviewed, it seemed less common for them to know an older woman dating a younger man. "I don't think it works out for an older woman dating a younger guy. Women are more mature," said Mary Elengebawy, Overland Park freshman. "But if you're 18 or 19 and really mature, it could be fine." Adkison suggested that an older man going for younger partners was a practice somewhat more popular in the gay community. "People come out of the closet when they're 13 nowadays. They didn't have 'Will and Grace' a generation ago. They don't have what we have," Adkison said. WOULD YOU RATHER... ASKYOUR FRIENDS! Would you rather give a blowjob in the 4th floor women's bathroom of Strong Hall, or would you rather get caught having sex by your favorite professor? Would you rather have hooked up with your new TA the summer before,or would you rather have hooked up with your roommate's sibling before you knew him or her? Would you rather get caught having sex on your roommate's bed by your roommate, or would you rather walk in on your roommate having sex on your bed? Abstinence remains popular alternative Students discuss varying views on maturity, marriage, decision to wait BY AUSTIN BUSSING abussing@kansan.com College is undoubtedly a time of intense personal growth and profound introspection. But let's face it: These four (or five or six) parent-free years are also the opportunetime to have a little reckless fun, be a bit irresponsible and make some possibly regrettable decisions. These university years are meant for responsibility as well as rowdiness, for permanent growth It is this inherent duality of the college lifestyle that abstinent students such as Leanne Tracy, St. Louis freshman, struggle with. as well as temporary deterioration. "Ideally, I think the best thing is to wait for marriage. Obviously, that's not going to be the case with a lot of people though." Danielle Volle, LeCompton freshman, said some individuals were mature enough for premarital sex. enough, but they don't always see the whole thing. They don't know everything that could come from it" Anne Miller, Shawnee junior, also sees a solid sexual education as vital to the kids of today. "Marriage is a really beautiful thing. When two people share that for the first time, it is even more beautiful." Tracy said. "Some of my friends are actually abstinent too," Dixon said. "They don't really care what I do." Both Tracy and Dixon cited their Christian faith as their primary reason for abstaining from sex until marriage. Derek Dixon, Wichita freshman, largely avoids this conflict by surrounding himself with like-minded friends. He said he felt no external pressure to go back on his vow of abstinence. "In college life, everyone is going out and doing whatever they want," Tracy said. "It means too much to me to go back on, though." "Teaching kids abstinence doesn't prepare them for social issues in the real world. Ignorance is bliss, and we need to avoid that," she said. "Education would be the first step. Eighteen-year-olds are mature Neither Volle nor Miller are abstinent, but both of them understand and respect others' decisions ANNE MILLER Shawnee junior to save themselves for marriage. "I understand the decision, but I don't feel it should be pushed onto others," Volle said. nence. Miller harbors a realist view on the subject of absti- "Ideally, I think the best thing is to wait for marriage. Obviously that's not going to be the case with a lot of people, though. Society is changing. They sell sex to everyone. I would like to think people would do it with the person they want to marry, but that changes too." A lack of abstinence, however, does not have to correspond with excessive promiscuity. "I don't believe in casual relations," Miller said. "Studies have shown that having sexual relations with someone forms a certain connection. It can be very emotionally scarring. People try to make it casual, but it's not." 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Now for some, this ridiculous satire isn't a laughing matter, because foreplay can be a dangerous land of no return. Add alcohol to the mix, and foreplay can cause potential errors in judgment and ruin a perfectly fine evening. On the other hand, alcohol can loosen inhibitions and sometimes, after it is all said and done, will have friends questioning a person's sense of dignity because of the actions committed the night before. For a few students, cutting down on the amount of foreplay can be done with the means of alcohol, which can bypass the obnoxious moments of awkward foreplay in certain situations. Amber Atkins, Overland Park sophomore, said that in some cases, alcohol enhanced people's mood in the beginning of the night, and teristic behavior. Such behavior would include a hookup with a random stranger whose name is unknown. that the "liquid courage" made her more able to pursue a romantic encounter. "Li q u i d courage" is a dynamic attribute that comes along with incredible intoxication; it Photo illustration by Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN "If I were drinking with someone I like I am more apt to get more romantic." ALYSSA PASSMORE Overland Park sophomore can lead the person who is drunk to act, speak and behave in a manner alien to those who know him when he is sober. "Liquid courage" is often attributed to many acts of uncharac There are many assumptions about which drink the average student would consume in order to find that magic place. Overland Park freshman Patrick Kissick prefers Patron tequila. When asked why tequila sizzles his tongue, Kissick said the drink's aroma always made for a crazy night. Megan Arnold, Tucson, Ariz., sophomore, said she preferred drinking white wine. "Cause you sip it and you are all sexy and such," she said. Believe or not, random hookups that are caused by intoxication aren't condemned by everyone. Students such as Brodie Grohmann, Westwood sophomore, condone the use of alcohol for sexual means. "It was probably two-thirds of my love life," she said. Alyssa Passmore, Overland Park sophomore, can relate to Grohmamm. "IIf I were drinking with someone I like I am more apt to get more romantic," Passmore said. There is more than one view to this debate. Chris Dyba, St. Marys, senior, disagrees with Passmore and Grohmamm. "People shouldn't use alcohol as a means for random sexual interactions," he said. On the other hand, some students believe that alcohol can't get them in a romantic mood, and is therefore unable to work as some sort of aphrodisiac. There are various reasons why some believe this. Shawnee senior, said "Alcohol isn't an aphrodiac because it doesn't get me in a romantic mood." Julian French, "Advertisements entice me to drink'cause there is always something risqué in them.It's promoting a good night with a side of drunkenness." French does have the Food and Drug Administration on his side, according to a report PATRICK KISSICK Overland Park freshman T he report states. "Because sexual problems can be caused or worsened by psychological stress, moderate drinking might seem like a sexual enhancer. In fact, it merely Despite this statement, some people still equate alcohol with the lessens inhibitions." act of sexual desire. "Advertisements entice me to drink 'cause there is always something risque in them," Kissick said. "It's promoting a good night with a side of drunkenness." Once again, people are in disagreement about advertisements' effects. "The ads are stupid," Dybia said. "They don't work for me." The numerous array of events that may happen after indulging in any amount of alcohol can lead to people acting out of character, couples accidentally being made, unexpected surprises of the miraculous or terrifying kind, and love lives resurrected from the dead. Whether these events are positive or negative effects of alcohol are anybody's guess. Fen For the best sex, slip on one of these. According to statistics, married people experience the greatest quality and quantity of sex. That should come as no surprise. God created sex to be most enjoyable within a committed marriage relationship. If you want the best for your future, why settle for second best today? For some different ideas on love, sex and relationships, see the feature article "Sex and the Search for Intimacy" at www.kucru.com kucru.com Heels you'll want to wear to bed... ARENSBERG'S SHOES 825 Massachusetts • 843-3470 Mon-Sat 9-7pm Sun 12-5pm • Open Thursdays until 8 Jessica Simpson • Steve Madden • Jeffrey Campbell • Chinese Laundry • Frye • Sperry • Ugg • BCBGirls Heels you'll want to wear to bed... 12D SEX ON THE HILL IS SEX DIFFERENT THAN MAKING LOVE? BY AMBER JACKSON ajackson@kansan.com [Image] "Making love" and "having sex have been used interchangeably. Can it be that they're the same thing or is there just a misconception? "I guess it's dependent on the person and the relationship," Angie Hornbeck, Kansas City, Mo, sophomore, said. "I'm thinking more emotion and thought goes into making love than having sex. When you're making love, you're thinking more about the other person. When you're having sex, you think more of yourself." Twenty-one different dictionaryies provided definitions for love at dictionary.com, all ranging from a deep feeling of sexual desire and an attraction to someone having sexual intercourse with someone else. Even the dictionary had conflicting definitions. Nineteen dictionaries had consensus on the word "sex," defining it as "engaging in sexual intercourse or to arouse sexually." Christina Ellington, Bonner Springs freshman, agreed with Hornbeck. "I think you have a connection with the person if it's making love," Ellington said. "If it's sex, it's just sex. There's no feeling." the matter in his hit song, "In the Club," in which he says hed rather have sex and that he's not into making love. "If you're having sex, you're just thinking about how hot they are," Carey Hoffman, Mankato, Minn., freshman, said. "A lot of time the hookup is when they are intoxicated. You've got to think about the consequences like getting pregnant or getting an STI." Even 50 Cent had his say in to have sex more because it was easier and less time consuming than building a relationship. Jared Gilbert, Mission junior said that college-aged kids seemed In the end, it's up to the person to decide what their sexcapades mean to them. Whether it is hav- Photo Illustration by Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN ing sex or making love, it all seems to be enjoyable. WOULD YOU RATHER... Would you rather have someone fall asleep on you in the middle of sex or shamelessly turn on the television during the act? "It's hard to answer because I've done both,but probably turn on the TV." 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AFTER HOURS A look at life in Lawrence after last call KISS THE COOK Wine and dine the night away with friends SELF STUDY Personality tests can tell you what makes you tick DISTURBIA How a relaxing night at home became a scary memory OPEN 24hrs Jayplay life. and how to have one. AFTER HOURS A look at life in Lawrence after last call KISS THE COOK Wine and dine the night away with friends SELF STUDY Personality tests can tell you what makes you tick DISTURBIA How a relaxing home became a scary memory The image provided is extremely blurry and illegible. It appears to be a grayscale photo with no discernible content. Due to the low resolution, it is not possible to accurately recognize text or any details that could be extracted from it. If you are looking for specific information, please provide more context or clearer images. CONTENTS --- September 18, 2008 Volume 6, Issue 5 play 4-5 | notice 6 | contact 7 manual 11-12 | reviews 12-13 life outside the (blue) box give the bars a rain check and savor a night of friendship and delectable dishes 15 self discovery personality tests help you recognize your strengths and weaknesses late-night lawrence 818 The graffiti room at Java Break is just one of the alluring destinations Lawrence has in store for night owls. Your mind isn't the only thing that needs exercise. 1 STUDENT MEMBERSHIP $99* PER SEMESTER Curves JR CURVES WILL AMAZE YOU Curves. curves.com 2 September 18,2008 CALENDAR thursday,sept.18 Business Career Fair. Kansas Union, Fifth and Sixth Floors, 12 p.m., all ages, FREE. Film: 49 Up. Spencer Museum of Art, 6:30 p.m., all ages, FREE. Jenny Lewis. The Granada, 7 p.m., all ages, $15, jennie.lewis.com Comedian Alex Thomas. Kansas Union. Woodruff Auditorium, 7p.m., all ages, FREE. Regret the Informer/ Who Calls So Loud. Solidarity! Revolutionary Center & Radical Library, 8 p.m. all ages, $3-$5. New Franklin Panthers. The Gaslight Tavern, 10 p.m., 21+, $3. Et Tu Brute/The Shaker Hoods. The Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+,$2,wwwmyspace.com/brewtay friday, sept. 19 Buckcherry/Seether/ Avenged Sevenflod/ Shinedown. Capitol Federal Park at Sandstone, 5 p.m., all ages, $20-$40, www.buckcherry. com. Motion City Soundtrack/Margot and the Nuclear So and So's. Liberty Hall, 7 p.m., all ages, $18, www.motioncitysoundtrack.com. Jerry Seinfeld. The Midland Theater, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., all ages, $47.50-$77.50. Junior Brown/The Calamity Cubes. The Bottleneck, 8 p.m., all ages, $16, www.juniorbrown.com Film: Kung Fu Panda. Kansas Union, Woodruff Auditorium, 8 p.m., all ages, $2. Approach/Steddy P. The jackpot, 10 p.m., 18+, $5-$7. Guse. The Gaslight Tavern, 10 p.m., 21+, $3. Union Pregame Party. Kansas Union, West Terrace, 3:30 p.m., all ages, FREE. saturday, sept. 20 Earth, Wind & Fire/ Michael McDonald. Starlight Theatre, 7 p.m., all ages, $49.50-$160. Eyes Like Headlights/ Guinevere/Devour the Dead. The Pool Room, 8, m.p. 18+,$5, www.myspace. com!eyes照headlights. Film: Kung Fu Panda. Kansas Union, Woodruff Auditorium, 8 p.m., all ages, $2. Gold Label Soul. Eighth Street Tap Room, 10 p.m., 21, $+3. Aubrey. The Gaslight Tavern, 10 p.m., 21+, $3. True North. The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+, $4. The Life and Times/ LoveLikeFire/The Dactyls. The Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+,$3. **Rabbit.**17 The Lied Center, 2 p.m., all ages, $12-$24, www.liedku.edu. "The Velveteen sunday, sept.21 "All Shook Up." Lawrence Community Theatre, 2:30 p.m., all ages, $14-$20. Vince Gill. Midland Theater, 8 p.m., all ages, $25-$50, www. vincegill.com. Buffalo Saints. The Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+, $2-$3. monday, sept. 22 The Rocket Summer/ Phantom Planet. The Granada, 7 p.m., all ages, $16, www.therockets.com.mer. Elephant Revival/ Bayley Kate. The Jackpot, 9 p.m.. 18+. $5-$7. www. bayleykate.com. The Bitter Creek Mules/Freedom/Bent Leg Girls. The Gaslight Tavern, 9 p.m., 21+, $4. KU Majors Fair. Kansas Union, Fourth Floor Traditions Area, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., all ages, FREE. tuesday,sept.23 Lecture: "The 2008 08 Election: What's at Stake?" Kansas Union, Woodruff Auditorium, 7:30 p.m., all ages, FREE. Michelle Branch. Kansas Union, The Lied Center, 7:30 p.m., all ages, $10, www.sueevents.com. wednesday, sept. 24 15 Minutes of Freedom. Watson Heath Center, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., all ages, FREE. Chess Night. Aimee's Coffee House, 7 p.m., all ages, FREE. Hanson. Uptown Theater; 8 p.m., all ages $30-$55, www.hanson.net. Pride Night. The Granada, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., 18+,$5. venues The Beaumont Club Midland Theater The Beadleam Club 4050 Pennsylvania St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 561-2560 The Pool Room 1228 Main St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 471-9703 925 Iowa St. Lawrence (785) 749-5039 The Replay Lounge 946 Massachusetts St. Lawrence (785) 749-7676 Starlight Theatre 4600 Starlight Rd. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 363-7827 Uptown Theater 3700 Broadway St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 753-8665 Ra- men instant noodles turned editor's note 50 last month. Like celebrating the birthday of any close college pal, the occasion made me reflect on all the good times we've had together and all that Ramen means to me. A steamy bowl of Ramen is enjoyable for many reasons. It's easy to make, inexpensive and dee-licious. And not to mention versatile. Ramen with Tabasco sauce, Ramen with ranch dressing, Ramen with whatever's left in the kitchen. You can't go wrong. Ramen can also be the source of hours of entertainment. First, as a mental activity: Is a package of Ramen one noodle, or many noodles woven to appear as one? If a package of Ramen costs $1 and I eat Ramen three times a day, how long will I be able live on $20? Next, there are physical activities with Ramen: A brick of these uncooked noodles can double as a doorstep, a cure for a wobbly table, a weapon, a hockey puck. As much fun as Ramen may be, though, it never hurts to make some new friends. Check out Brianne's story on page 5 to see how getting in touch with your inner cook can be filling for both your stomach and your social life. On page 4, your fellow students share their favorite things to cook, and hopefully their mouth-watering picks can inspire the gourmet chef inside in you. -Megan Hirt, editor p. s.—Wondering what happened to this issue's dose of Bitch and Moan? So are we. Bitch and Moan cannot survive without your input, so send Matt and Francesca your sex and relationship questions at bitchandmoan@kansun.com. jayplayers Editor Megan Hirt Associate editor Sasha Roe Photo editor Jon Goering Designers Drew Bergman, Peter Soto, Becky Sullivan Contact Carly Halvorson, Matt Hirschfeld Health Asher Fusco, Susan Melgren, Reale Roth Manual Heather Melanson, Ariel Tilson Notice Matt Bechtold, Nina Libby, Sean Rosner Play Brianne Pfannenstiel, Derek Zarda Contributors Mark Arehart, Clayton Ashley, Darron Carswell, Francesca Chambers, Matthew Crooks, Miller Davis, Chris Horn, Mia Iverson, Amber Jackson, Danny Nordstrom, Meghan Nuckolls, Abby Olcese, Amanda Sorell, Elise Stairwz Creative consultant Carol Holstead Contact us jayplay08@gmail.com Jayplay The University Daily Kansd. 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 60645 (785) 864-4810 55 Years and Still Amazing. You're not around for for 55 years unless you have something amazing to offer. SERVING UP TRADITION JOHNNY'S TAVERN Just 'cross the bridge 55 Years and Still Amazing. You're not around for for 55 years unless you have something amazing to offer. SERVING UP TRADITION JOHNNY'S TAVERN Just 'cross the bridge $10.29 steak, salad and side 8 oz. Renegade Sirloin w/KUID Steak Night Thursday night LONGHORN 3050 Iowa STEAKHOUSE 785-843-7000 The best steak in Lawrence $10.29 Steak Night steak, salad and side 8 oz. Renegade Sirloin w/KUID Thursday night LONGHORN 3050 Iowa STEAKHOUSE 785-843-7000 The best steak in Lawrence September 18,2008 3 TONIGHT @ 9 Sex on the hill 2008 Release Party 21 to drink 18 to dance $1 Sex On the Beach Reverse Cowgirls Blow Job Shots THIS FRIDAY @ 9 $2 COORS LIGHTS $2 JAGER BOMBS ABE&JAKE'S 8 EAST SIXTH STREET • LAWRENCE, KS LANDING 841-5855 • ABEJAKES.COM PLAY Out&About What's your favorite thing to cook? "I'd pretty much say a good steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus. I can grill it all, which is easy. Being from Chicago—which is a big beef town—it's my favorite thing to cook." —andrew Newhouse, Chicago senior 10. "Chinese food. There's a dish that has tomato and egg that I love to make. It's delicious, good for your health and easy to make." Siwei Guo, Shandong Province, China, freshman "Eggs Benedict. It's delicious. My family made it all the time for me back home. It's just eggs, ham, an English muffin and hollandaise sauce." —Nathan Page, Chicago freshman I am very grateful for the opportunity to serve in this capacity. Your dedication and commitment have made a significant impact on our lives and the lives of our students. We are thrilled to have you as a mentor and friend. JAMES CAMPBELL "No-bake cookies. It's mainly chocolate, peanut butter and oatmeal. It's a family tradition. I don't know why, but everyone in my family makes them." Beth Bonebrake, St. Louis sophomore "Waffles. I actually make oatmeal first, then the waffles. I'll put cinnamon in the waffles, ad peanut butter and mash it all up together. I eat it every morning." —Chris Schorgl, Eden Prairie, Minn., sophomore 100 "I like to bake cookies because they're simple and they make everyone happy. I love to make any kind of cookies, but my favorite is snickerdoodle." --- COLLEGE OF SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI Christina Tully, Boston sophomore "I'd probably have to say pasta, especially macaroni and cheese. I know it's not gourmet, but I've loved it ever since I was little and never grew out of it." Megan Dorris Colorado Springs Colo. graduate student —Megan Dorris, Colorado Springs, Colo., graduate student "My favorite thing to cook is curry chicken. It's tasty, spicy and it's my favorite Jamaican dish.I eat my curry chicken with rice and peas." Maresia Pencil. Clarendon, Jamaica, senior A. C. K. 4 —Derek Zarda September 18,2008 PLAY Life outside the (Blue) Box KU students branch out from boxed dinners and enjoy the art of cooking FRANZIA Inviting friends over for dinner can create better conversation than a night in a crowded, noisy bar. by Brianne Pfannenstiel bpfannenstiel@kansan.com The kitchen is bustling as the hostess flits around, putting the finishing garnishes on several plates of pasta. Guests arrive with bottles of wine and mingle in the living room until dinner is announced. Textbooks are left at home and so is the hard liquor. Photo by Tyler Waugh A rather drastic departure from their typical Friday night keggers, this group of college students has decided to class the evening up a bit and sit down to enjoy good conversation and a well-prepared meal are friends. It's nice to do something a little out of the ordinary instead of beer pong in someone's garage. The dinner party—and cooking in general—seems to be a lost art among college students, who are usually more skilled at the art of Ramen and mac and cheese.And, let's be honest:Those are two necessary staples in the diet of any budget-minded or time-conscious student. But sometimes the old noodle bowl leaves a lot to be desired.That's why some students have taken the time to break away from their good friends Kraft and Campbell for a more fulfilling and satisfying dining experience. Photo by Tyler Waugh Creating a delicious meal for friends is a relaxing and rewarding activity. Dana Schmidt, Wichita junior, is the president of the KU Culinary Club and a self-proclaimed "food snob." Schmidt rarely Hannah McWilliams Leawood Junior a sandwich." cooks anything from a box anymore, finding it cheaper and more satisfying to do all of her own cooking from scratch. "The thing about cooking is you eat better;" Schmidt says. "A pork roast is always going to taste better than But for those students born without Schmidt's cooking prowess—and let's face it, thats most of us—the kitchen can be a daunting and intimidating place teeming with opportunities to screw up. But cooking from scratch doesn't have to be a huge production.With a few simple recipes,a little planning,and a set of freezer-safe Tupperware containers,an hour or two every Sunday can be enough to organize an entire week's worth of meals. Ann Chapman, coordinator of nutrition services at Watkins Memorial Health Center, recommends putting a little time into cooking a few big dishes during the weekend and freezing them in individual packages that can be reheated throughout the week. Soups, casseroles and lasagnas are all things that freeze well and are relatively simple to make. After spending a little time in the kitchen and experimenting with different recipes, the fear of all things culinary should begin to diminish. Cooking may even become—dare I say it—fun. Some students share their love of food and cooking by gathering their friends together and throwing dinner parties. Hannah McWilliams, Leawood junior, says she enjoys cooking for other people and connecting with them over the dinner table "I really enjoy going out to bars and parties like most other students,but sometimes it's nice to stay in and know the people you're with," McWilliams says. "It's nice to do something a little out of the ordinary instead of beer pong in someone's garage." McWilliams says she likes to make elaborate meals for her friends when they come over by preparing multiple courses and serving individual, garnished plates. And while this certainly sounds like enough work to stress some people out, for many students, spending time in the kitchen can be a huge stress reliever. For McWilliams, cooking helps her reduce stress by combining two essential aspects of her personality: the systematic and the creative. Recipes guide the way, she says, but they're open for any kind of divergence.At the same time, cooking is also very formulaic, and everything in the kitchen has its place and its process. The fact that you get to indulge and enjoy the delicious fruits of your labor doesn't hurt, either. Here are two quick recipes even novice chefs can pull off deliciously: One-Skillet Tex-Mex Fiesta 16 oz. can original or barbecue baked beans 15-oz. can Mexican style stewed tomatoes, with juice 11-oz. can whole kernel corn, drained 1-1/2 cup instant brown rice 1/4 cup salsa Combine all ingredients, plus one cup water into a non-stick skillet. Bring to a boil Reduce heat to low cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Chicken Sorrento 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 8 oz. light, creamy Italian dressing 1 bag (16 oz) frozen stir-fry vegetable blend Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 tsp. of salt and 1/8 tsp.of pepper. Spray pan with non- stick spray and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add chicken and cook 2 minutes per side, or until golden. Pour dressing on chicken and turn to coat. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add frozen vegetables, cover and cook additional 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are crisp tender. —Recipes from www.hawkhealth.com September 18,2008 5 --- NOTICE Question & Answer with Professor David Holmes As a psychology 104 professor, David Holmes teaches thousands of KU students every year, and as a textbook author, he helps educate students all across the country. Holmes recently let Jayplay pick his brain. Q: How did you become interested in psychology? A: I had a fascinating professor of psychology as a freshman in college, and psychology fit with my general orientation of wanting to be of service to people. Q: And interested in teaching? A: Like most psychology undergraduates, I originally wanted to be a practicing clinical psychologist and treat individuals who were suffering from various disorders. However, it occurred to me that we didn't know as much as we thought we did and we needed researchers. That led me to a career in universities where I also taught. For me, there has never been a conflict between teaching and research. They complement each other and I love doing both. Q: Are there issues within psychology that college students need to pay more attention to? A: College students need to know that people in their age range run the highest risk of developing psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Students should know about these disorders, both for themselves and for the people they know. Q: When did you start writing textbooks? A: I spent the first part of my career as a lab researcher. Later in my career, I had an experience with a student not being able to understand the textbook for a class. I realized the book was so badly written, and I thought."I can write better than this." I am a retired professor of English at the University of Maryland. I have taught in various universities for over 50 years and have authored several books on English literature. I am also an editor for the journal *English Literature & Culture*. Contributed photo Q: What's the process of writing a book like? A: The first book took me at least four or five years to complete. The problem is when you're giving a lecture, you don't need to give sources like you do in a book. Q: What specific topics within psychology have you focused on during your career? A: I've done a lot of different things, but most revolve around stress, the physiology of stress and the causes of stress. I've also spent time researching adult development in women. Q: You once participated in a think tank. What was that about? A: Think tanks are usually funded by some corporation that has a lot of money, and they will bring together a group of people to help solve a problem.The one I was in worked on studying abnormal behavior.In a think tank,your responsibilities are thinking researching and hopefully solving any problem that they put before you.It's every academic's ideal situation,but I discovered that I wanted to go back to a university because I missed teaching. Q: What do you want to accomplish with the rest of your career? A: I have two more books I want to write, and I want to keep teaching. Q: You've taught a lot of people throughout the years. Do you ever run into former students? A: I can't go anywhere in Kansas City and not have someone say,"I had you for psychology." Now I'm having kids of former students in class, and they're saying,"My mom and dad have been talking about you at the dinner table for years. I know all your stories." It's nice to know you've made an impact WESCOEWIT —Sean Rosner Guy 1: If he talks shit again, I'm gonna go Mike Tyson on his ass. Guy 2: You're going to beat a woman? Guy 1: No, that's a C.J. Giles. Girl 1: Why are there so many people jogging in the rain? Girl 2: Because it's erotic. Guy! I never know what the TAs are looking for. I bet they'd fail their own class if they had to take it. Girl: Is it gross that I ate doughnuts from a dumpster Saturday night? Girl: (on phone) ...And she's a dance major, so she has all these classes that have no educational value. **Guy:** You were running late this morning? **Girl:** Yeah, I got all distracted watching Fox News. **Guy:** (pause) That's something I never expected to hear anyone say. Girl 1: It's Hills night, bitches. Girl 2: I get to be Heidi tonight. Guy: Sex only smells good while it's happening. After that, not so much. Guy: I'm so stressed out. There are so many numbers involved with trying to figure out my spring break plans to Daytona Beach. Girl: I think mumblers can inherently understand each other. Guy: My roommate is a living,moving piece of shit. Girl 1:We only screw every 10 months. Girl 2:Then dump him already! Guy 1: You want to study for Accounting tonight? Guy 2: No way! It's Free State Monday.I'm poundin' some brews. Guy 1: I hate Tom Brady with a burning raging passion. Guy 2: That's what I'm talking about. Brady blows. Female security guard at KU football game: I'm not going to lie; I wanted to do him. He was so sexy! —Nina Libby UGG AUSTRALIA SPERRY TOP SIDERS REEF "No Place to surf... 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The now University graduate students started dating a month and a half later. In Jan. 2004, Justin proposed to Olivia at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Olivia is from Roubiax, France, so the couple had two wedding ceremonies; one in the U.S. on Aug. 20, 2005, and the other June 24, 2006, in France.The couple has a two-year-old son, Liam, who Justin says is the biggest KU fan he's ever seen. Matt Hirschfeld PARKS Contributed photos Left: The family cheers on the Jawhaws. Above: Justin, Oliva and Liam this year. HOOTERS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR HOOTERS GIRLS FUN WORK ENVIRONMENT HOURLY BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Tuition Reimbursement • Meal & Merchandise Discounts • Top Income Potential • Flexible Schedules APPLY IN PERSON AT HOOTERS AT THE LEGENDS 1712 Village West Pkwy. (913) 788-4668 Cairn Terrier Hair may not look this cute on you... Women Face, bikini underarms, legs Dermatology Center of Lawrence Men Neck, back chest Lee R. Bittenbender, M.D. 10% Student discount Call for a FREE consultation on Laser Hair Removal 930 Iowa St. • 842-7001 YARN BARN Before Beginning Classes Starting Soon! Pre-registration required. Get 20% off class yarns! Intermediate Classes as well. After Sign up now for September Classes! Stop by 930 Mass. St. or visit www. yarnbarn-ks.com for a schedule. A sheep it's the relationship with denim that matters at hobbs. MELTIN POT • EARNEST SEWN • HOWE • MONARCHY 700 mass September 18,2008 7 FEATURE OPEN By Chance Dibben LAWRENCE: 2 A.M. AND LATER By Chance Dibben cdibben@kansan.com The night can be about being by yourself, or about enjoying the company of other people. Without the noise of day, I feel more sedate and open to the possibilities of being myself. Awake at night, I always feel alive, calm and connected, whether I am at home studying or out with friends. I haven't always been a night person. But between staying up late for projects and staying up to work, I've recently developed a taste for the nocturne. What goes on in town while most of us are asleep? More than you think So, if you're looking to continue your good times after the bars close, or you're just a night owl like me, rest assured: Lawrence offers a rich post-2 a.m. nightlife. What I like most are the different perspectives the night offers. You judge things differently. Lines bend, shadows blur, and everything is essentialized. Below: Long lines at local fast food restaurants mark after-bar hours. On a busy weekend, cars can reach the edge of the street. Arabian woman smiling while holding a stringed instrument. She is seated in a traditional setting with a patterned rug and decorative items on the table. 一 TED RUSSELL Above: Already a fan of hookah culture, Lawrence resident Stephanie Horton made sure to visit the Nargile Lounge as soon as it opened. The hookah lounge, located at 919 Iowa, opened last summer, and features authentic Turkish coffee house items and a variety of smoke flavors. It's open most nights from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Near Left: The Nargile Lounge features books, board games, an HD projector and major game consoles. Here, Lawrence resident Brandon Phillips watches a friend play Rock Band while enjoying hookah. 8 September 18,2008 all photos by Chance Dibben ROOM CINEMA Above and Near Left: Andrew Nepstad, a student at Evergreen College in Washington, admires work done to the ceiling of Java Break's graffiti room and contributes some of his own. The all-night coffee shop, 17 E. Seventh St., recently delegated a room for graffiti after patrons started marking it up. Far Left: Stuart Scott Smith, Kansas City Art Institute student, shows off his percolator tattoo in Java Break's graffiti room early Sunday morning. An illustration major, Smith says, "I really love the freedom they give you here. It's cool that they'd have this. It's nice to have a place like this open late night." 10.3.27.10 September 18,2008 9 --- BROTHERS Est. 1967 BAR & GRILL 1105 Massachusetts St. Lawrence 1105 Massachusetts St. Ultimate Fantasy Football WIN! Get Your Results Wednesdays Stat Party & Great Miller Lite Specials “Every” Wednesday! Miller Lite THE ULTIMATE LIGHT BEER Prizes Every Wednesday for the Best Stats! $2.00 MARTINI BROTHERS Est. 1967 BAR & GRILL 1105 Massachusetts St. Lawrence • 1105 Massachusetts St. Ultimate Fantasy Football WIN! Get Your Results Wednesdays Stat Party & Great Miller Lite Specials "Every" Wednesday! Prizes Every Wednesday for the Best Stats! $2.00 MARTINI MENU 10 Fantastic Flavors! $1 Jäger Bombs & Bacardi Bombs $2 SO-CO Lime SHOTS $3 Mug Club! Refills Fills Your Mug! 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The coffee shop is open 24 hours and features a breakfast bar and cyber access. FREDERICK ... 【１】 10 September 18,2008 all photos by Chance Dibben MANUAL A study of the self How to learn more about yourself with the help of personality tests HONEY BUM ITALY deadlype Now The results of a personality test can help you understand how to deal with difficult situations such as roommate conflicts, stubborn group members or stress at work. Photo by Chance Dibben By Ariel Tilson atilson@kansan.com When she was a freshman, Lauren Balestrieri, Lee Summit senior, had a problem with roommates. Her first roommate came complete with a live-in boyfriend, her second left a tape recorder running in the room to catch any gossip and the last was simply a case of clashing personalities. The college years are wracked with conflicts between roommates, classmates or such difficult choices as deciding a major. But learning about your personality type could help you understand why you work the way you do and how to get what you need from others. For example, are you an extrovert who's energized by other people or an introvert whose energy is drained by others? Counselors and psychologists routinely use personality tests or inventories to help people answer questions like these and learn more about themselves. Roommate troubles wearing you down? Dennis Karpowitz, KU associate professor of clinical psychology, uses the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory, or MBTI, to assist with couples' counseling.The MBTI is in a forced-choice format made up of 93 questions that classify the four out of eight opposing mental processes people naturally prefer. Sound complicated? Professionals often administer the inventory for just that reason, but actually the categories are pretty self-explanatory. For example, are you a thinker or a feeler, perceiving or judging? Karpowitz says that the results are reliable and useful, but it's also important not to get hung up on the type labels. Instead, participants should use the information to better understand how their minds work in relation to others'. The MBTI is frequently used because of its simplicity and because it can be self-administered, but Karpowitz says the results should be considered as a diagnosis "We're just trying to see how we're similar and how we're different," Karpowitz says. Karpowitz also says one of the most important things you can learn from taking the test is that you can't change other people. You can only try to understand them. Can't communicate with your group members? Personality differences also play a role in how people address and resolve problems. Wendy Shoemaker, senior associate director of the University Career Center, uses variations of the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory to help students understand why they may be having difficulties in class or at work. One of these is a self-directed personality assessment called "Focus" that can be taken online through the KU Career Hawk Web site. Shoemaker says this version is sometimes better for students because it doesn't use the four-letter classification system and it offers less of a risk of getting hung up on personality labels. But before you go online to take the questionnaire and get confused by the questions, Shoemaker says the answers need to be thought of in a certain way. "The best way to think about the questions is, when you have an opportunity to choose your environment and its surroundings, what do you behave like?" Shoemaker says. To start, refrain from taking the assessment when you're at work because that is not how you behave naturally. Also, your first response to a question is often your most natural and the expectations others have of you shouldn't influence your answer. Shoemaker also says that assessments like "Focus" can not only help students find their ideal work environment but also how they prefer to receive information so they'll be less frustrated communicating with people. Still don't know what major to declare? "Do What You Are" is another assessment tool the University Career Center offers that is specifically designed to show college students their strengths, blind spots and how to make their college experience more satisfying. Shoemaker says the questionnaire is used most frequently by the career center because of its thorough career report, which teases out possible job titles specific to each personality type: "Do What You Are" uses the same four-letter personality types as the MBTI, so Shoemaker suggests that professionals like herself administer the assessment to give additional explanation.The assessment is available for $15 at the University Career Center and for $10 more, students can receive an additional career assessment that identifies career choices based on their interests. Story continued on page 12 September 18,2008 11 --- MANUAL REVIEW Photo by Chance Dibben WILDCATS Save lives? Or make truffles? Choosing a career is tough, but personality tests can help you figure it out Skeptical about the results? Some critics of personality-type inventories say that a career center is the only place where the results have any relevancy, and they criticize the tests for having over-simplified labels, which will only tell people what they should already know. David S. Holmes, KU professor of psychology, says that because nonprofessionals developed the Myers- Briggs Type Inventory, its results can be unreliable and it should only be used for research. "I can tell more about you after talking with you for ten minutes than taking the Myers-Briggs." Holmes says. Solutions to some problems may seem obvious, such as ditching a nudist roommate. But personality test assessments can also offer help for the trickier college problems. Put yourself to the test Facebook applications like "Which Sex and the City Character Are You?" may not offer the thorough personality assessment you're looking for. Here's where to find some of the more reliable results mentioned in the article. Myers-Briggs Type Inventory * Go online to www.humanmetrics.com for a free but simplified version. - Go online to www.myersbriggs.org to get information about the real thing. - Check out Please Understand Me by David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates, which includes a self-exam and background information. - Make an appointment with your friendly neighborhood psychotherapist (aka CAPS at Watkins). - Go online to www.kucareerhawk.com. - Click on "Online Tools," and then click on the "FOCUS-2" icon. - Complete the registration using an e-mail address. - Click on the "Personality Assessment" under the "Self Assessment" heading. - Use access code: jayhawk and status: KU Student. Do What You Are - Call the University Career Center at (785) 864-3624 and make an appointment with a career counselor Movie Review: Righteous Kill - Bring $15 to pay for the assessment Righteous Kill is one of those films that leaves you wondering "Why did this ever get made into a movie?" The movie stars Al Pacino as Rooster and Robert De Niro as Turk, who play hardened New York City cops who are investigating a series of killings. It is a very predicable venture. one in which loyalties are questioned, friendships are tested, and no one really knows what's really going on. The movie attempts to twist and turn from the beginning but only manages to create wildly underdeveloped characters, a slew of bad tough-guy lines and possibly the worst plot plague I've ever seen in film. The "twist" ending is visible within the first half hour. Watching these two great actors unable to get any authenticity from such a sub-par script is agonizing. The supporting cast is solid with John Leguizamo, Donnie Wahlberg and Brian Dennehy. But even they can't inject life into this hollow corpse of a movie. 50 Cent plays an inner-city drug dealer and sadly is the most authentic of all the actors. 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TICKETS AVAILABLE THRU ticketmaster OUTLETS W.TICKETMASTER.COM OR BY PHONE 819-331-3330 12 September 18,2008 ... REVIEW Movie Review: Burn After Reading In modern cinema, one phrase is constant:The Coen brothers make good movies. This holds true for their latest outing, Burn After Reading. With an all-star cast led by George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Brad Pitt and John Malkovich, Burn After Reading is a dark-as-night comedy with enough shock and awe to keep any movie buff's jaw on the floor. The movie opens in the middle of a well-lit corridor with the sound of dress shoes clicking against the marble floor. When the owner of the shoes, Osborne Cox (Malkovich), is forced into quitting his post as a low-level CIA agent, the mania begins. The plot expands when Cox's wife (Swinton) decides to divorce her husband for her lover, Harry (Clooney). At her lawyer's suggestion, she copies a disk of all Cox's financial records, which falls into the idiot hands of Chad and Linda (Pitt and McDormand). The dynamically dimwitted duo then attempts to blackmail Cox. What makes this movie so darn watchable is the crispness of the acting and the quirkiness of the script. Pitt and McDormand are impeccable as an idiotic pair of wannabe criminals, and no other actors could have played the roles of Cox and Harry quite as well as Malkovich and Clooney. The Coen brothers, known for their long string of excellent movies—including Fargo and last year's Oscars-sweeping No Country for Old GEORGE CLOONEY FRANCES McDORMAND JOAN MALKOVICH TILDA SWINTON AND BRAD PITT BURN AFTER READING Men—have hit another home run with Burn After Reading.The dialogue is spot-on,and the twists and turns are not at all predictable.Just wait till you see what Harry is building in his basement. ★★★ — Mark Arehart Movie Review: The Family That Preys Director Tyler Perry's new movie focuses on the fragile bond between money, family and friendship. The Family That Preys follows two families whose mother figures are the best of friends. The Cartwrights are made up of Charlotte (Kathy Bates), who is the multimillionaire head of a construction company, and her son William (Cole Hauser). The Pratts, a family from a more urban environment, are comprised of Alice (Alfre Woodard) and her two daughters Andrea (Sanaa Lathan) and Pam (Taraji P. Henson). The Family That Preys has two parallel stories playing out simultaneously. One is the story of Charlotte and Alice, who decide to take a road trip across the country, much like Thelma and Louise. Along the way, Charlotte teaches Bible-hugging Alice to live her life, while Alice tries to introduce some religion to her friend. Meanwhile, their unruly children are dealing with drama of their own. In a way to escape her urban past, Andrea throws herself into the world of finance and lands a job working for the Cartwrights alongside Charlotte's son, William Andrea's husband, played by Rockmond Dunbar, is a lowly construction worker and struggles with his inability to provide for his family. Pam, although seemingly happy with her life, pushes her husband to explore his dreams of opening his own construction THE FAMILY OF THE TREYS company with the line, "What's wrong with wanting a little bit more?" As always, drama ensues between the two families, boundaries are crossed, bonds are unraveled, and Tyler Perry reminds the audience what is most important in life: family and faith. ★★★ —Mia Iverson Music Review: Portugal. The Man, Censored Colors A combination of disbanded Alaskan groups—namely the post-hardcore outfit Anatomy of a Ghost—Portugal. The Man formed in 2005 and has been making quirky music ever since. Portugal.The Man's eccentric sound comes together once again on their third full-length album, Censored Colors. Colorful is certainly a fitting adjective to describe Portugal. The Man's music, which ranges from lighthearted piano to ambient orchestral numbers to folkish, acoustic melodies. John Gourley's falsetto can be both beautiful and eerie, which gives the album a wide variety of sounds. P Portugal.The Man's blend of elements makes for an intriguing listen.Any band who can successfully transition from hints of electronic tones to progressive rock numbers to acoustic tunes backed by melodic piano and cello and still be true to themselves is surely doing something right. The charming, playful chorus of "Lay Me Back Down" blends right into "Colors," with its beautiful, harmonized vocals against a backdrop of chords, strings and solemn melodies. With the conclusion of "Intermission" comes the Truly a one-of-a-kind band, Portugal. The Man has created a fulfilling album meshing distinctive, energetic sounds with several musical styles to create something truly unique. more experimental half of the CD,jump started by "New Orleans," a jazzy track, and ending with "Our Way," which boasts feel-good reggae beats. ★★★ —Amanda Sorell Movie Review: Vicky Cristina Barcelona Genius filmmaker Woody Allen has long been fascinated by the indefinable qualities of love. Whether questioning the need for such an illogical, often painful enterprise, as in Annie Hall, or pondering the plight of the romantic, as in Manhattan, at his best.Allen brilliantly combines insight and deprecating humor to address the subject of love.With Vicky Cristina Barcelona, his 43rd picture, the venerable director returns to this familiar ground. The story follows two American friends, Vicky (Brebeca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson) during their summer in the titular city. It doesn't take long before the two are discovered by aggressively romantic Juan Antonio (Javier Bardem), who invites both women to a weekend in Oviedo. He assures them a good time will be had by all eating well, drinking good wine and making love. The male fantasy is quickly hailed by the more respectable, soon-to-be-barrered neurotic Vicky, though Cristina, adventurous and curious, convinces her friend to at least keep her company. This being a Woody Allen film, the fantasy returns in the form of Juan Antonio's intensely unstable ex-wife, Maria Elena, played with gusto by Penelope Cruz. The appealing premise has obvious potential but is undercut by overwhelming mediocrity, which is the major fault of Vicky Cristina Barcelona. The photography is handsome, but not Jacques Bouchard Brendan Evans Nicholas Johnson Pierce Burchard Kevin Dunn Katherine Hall Chris Brown Vicky Cristina Barcelona particularly striking or interesting. The actors perform capably, but not exceptionally. Rebecca Hall is the only real standout of the ensemble, creating a beautiful sadness through wonderfully confused glances. Plot contrivances and lazy narration confirm the movie's status as merely acceptable. Not unlike a transient love, Vicky Cristina Barcelona is attractive and occasionally fun, but ultimately unsatisfying. ★★★ Darron Carswell September 18,2008 13 MICHELLE BRANCH an evening with ... TUES. SEP 23, 2008 // 7:20 PM - LED CENTER TUES, SEPT.23, 2008 // 7:30 PM - LIED CENTER UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Tickets available exclusively through the SUA Box Office (Kansas Union, Level 4) or by calling (785) 864-SHOW. SUA Preferred Student Card :: $8.00 KU Students with ID :: $10.00 Students with other school IDs :: $15.00 General Public :: $20.00 --- 5UA www.suaevents.com SPEAK When a stranger doesn't knock A night meant for relaxing brought some unexpected—and unwanted—company Although it was only a little before 6 p.m., it was already a dark and bitterly cold December evening in 2007. Finals were right around the corner, and this was one of the last Sundays I would be able to enjoy doing absolutely nothing. I reasoned that I could put off studying for some other time, and instead I planned to "putz around," as my mom would say. I sat on my gray leather couch and watched the sci-fi version of The Wizard of Oz. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed my front door beginning to open. A sliver of light from the stairway grew to a slab of light about two inches wide, and then the door began to close. My Jennifer The image shows a hand reaching into a glass container filled with liquid, likely a beverage. Above the container, there is a small plush toy resting on the table. The background is dark, and the focus is on the hand and the container. There are no visible texts or markings that provide additional context. By Carly Halvorson boyfriend was supposed to be coming over, and sometimes the door jostled a bit when someone opens or shuts the door at the bottom of the stairwell. I got up, casually walked over to my door, and swung it open. Standing in my cold hallway was a scrawny white man with shaggy blonde hair. He was wearing nothing more than black-rimmed glasses and underwear. For a brief second, our eyes met, and we reflected each other's shock and fear. My stomach shot up to my throat and I felt the blood drain from my cheeks. The man yelled, "Sorry!" and hastily turned around and stumbled down my stairs. I slammed the door, locked it and sld to the floor with my knees drawn into my chest. I didn't leave this position as I spoke to the 911 operator, who assured me the police were on their way. Even when the police knocked on my door; I was reluctant to answer. That week I was asked a lot of questions that I just couldn't answer. My friends would ask things like who was he, where did he come from and, perhaps most pressing of all of them, what was he about to do? I suspected that the guy, whom my roommates and I started calling Underwear Man, didn't want to hurt us. But I did have the feeling he was up to something creepy. suspicious. Underwear Man had admitted to entering our apartment on five previous occasions, rifling through our underwear and then masturbating in our bathroom. That Friday, the police confirmed my I wanted to vomit, but I choked on air. When I got the news, I was staying at my dad's house. Even as I told my dad what I had just learned, it hadn't fully hit me. We gave each other an awkward smile—not because it was a funny situation, but because we didn't know what else to do. Soon after this bombshell, my roommates and I disposed of all our underwear. One roommate washed every towel and floor rug in our bathroom. She even considered bathing her cat out of fear that he petted her while in our apartment. While putting my underwear in a trash bag, an overwhelming mix of emotions hit me. I felt dirty and used. I had never seen this man before December 2, and yet he had pawed through my most intimate pieces of clothing.The black-lace boy shorts that once made me feel confident and sexy now made me feel like a slut—like I had in some way invited him to use them for his twisted pleasures. For the first time in my life, I found myself desperately wanting revenge on another human being. I wanted to learn how to handle a gun. I wanted to learn how to fight. I wanted this guy to be punished, but it turned out that little could be done to him. The officer explained to me that, in most states, criminal trespassing—a misdemeanor—will automatically bring a charge of aggravated burglary, which is a felony in most states, but not in Kansas. Underwear Man was charged with criminal trespassing. A slap on the wrist. He didn't have to endure any bit of public humiliation via the media—not even a small story tucked away in Section A of the Lawrence Journal-World.The judge ruled that he pay a fine and undergo treatment, but I still don't see this as justice being served. He is able to continue on with his life as usual, while my life has been permanently changed. Photo Illustration by Tyler Waugh Sometimes, I still see him on my stairwell when I open the door. Like a small dog, I flinch at commonplace noises that I never would have noticed before. Taking a shower can be a particularly agonizing experience. I'm at my most vulnerable with nothing to protect myself. I can't keep my eyes closed unless I know with utmost confidence that someone isn't in my home. If I come home to an empty apartment, I make someone stay on the phone with me until I have scoped out every room Reliving the experience in order to write this story has awakened old fears that I thought I had conquered. I hate to say that I am "traumatized." but I definitely still feel the effects all these months later. I am able to sleep at my apartment, but it can be difficult. I don't feel responsible or dirty, but I still feel nauseous when I think about it. I am more cautious now, and I'm also less trusting. 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TRANSPORTATION 8A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Jane FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 22 COUNTING CALORIES ON CAMPUS Dining services puts food facts online SHELL PASTA & MEATBALL SAUCE PEPPERONI PIZZA Amount Per Serving Calories 223 Total Fat 12g Protein 11g SHELL PASTA & MEATBALL SAUCE Amount Per Serving Calories 223 Total Fat 12g Protein 11g ORANGE JUICE Amount Per Serving Calories 102 Total Fat 0g Protein 1g OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES Amount Per Serving Calories 441 Total Fat 16g Protein 6g ORANGE Amount Per Serving Calories 77 Total Fat 0g Protein 2g LETTUCE SALAD & DRESSING Amount Per Serving Calories 121 Total Fat 9g Protein 0g CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP Amount Per Serving Calories 76 Total Fat 1.5g Protein 5g ONE MEAL Source: KU NetNutrition % Daily Value* Total Calories 1501 75% Total Fat 56g 84% Total Protein 43g 49% *Percent Daily Values are the recommended dietary allowances for males and females between the ages of 19-24. These values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. BY SACHIKO MIYAKAWA smiyakawa@kansan.com A new program from KU Dining Services helps students track nutrition information for campus foods. NetNutrition, an online nutrition calculator, encourages healthy eating and helps consumers who have allergies or other dietary restrictions. NetNutrition provides nutritional values for food from campus dining locations, including dining centers in residence halls, The Underground in Wescoe Hall and The Market in the Kansas Union. It calculates calories, fat, protein, sodium and carbohydrates, according to users' food selections. Percent daily values for the recommended dietary allowances for males and females between the ages of 19-24 are also provided so users can compare data. NetNutrition includes the option to filter food choices to help students avoid consuming certain items, such as eggs, soy and pork. KU Dining Services started the program this semester in response to customers' requests. Nona Golledge, director of Dining Services, said Dining Services had wanted to provide the program for a while, but the technology only recently became available. "It gives you the information at your fingertips on all of our locations online," Golledge said. "You can make your selection ahead of time." Golledge said NetNutrition would help customers make better meal choices and be more aware of their diets. Ann Chapman, coordinator of nutritional services for the Wellness Resource Center, said it was important for students to be aware of what they were consuming. She said a poor diet could cause weight gain, a weaker immune system, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. "There are millions of concerns you could monitor by keeping a food record," Chapman said. Chapman said that as a dietitian at Watkins Memorial Health Center she saw students with all kinds of eating concerns, many of which involve weight control. Chapman said an unbalanced diet, lack of exercise and alcohol consumption were the main contributors to college students' weight gain. Chapman recommended students eat vegetables and fruits for each meal to keep from eating too much main course food. "You still get plenty to eat but it will decrease your calories," Chapman said. "Fruits and vegetables are loaded with antioxidants." Chapman said a healthy diet was available on campus, but students needed to make small efforts. "Students need to be educated about what choices to make," Chapman said. She said students could choose red sauce with pasta rather than white sauce, which contains more bad cholesterol. She also recommended students avoid eating dessert every day. She suggested students who eat on campus check an online menu and pick one or two of their favorite deserts each week. "Not every day, not every meal," Chapman said. "It's better to give in to that desire, but do it reasonably." Edited by Becka Cremer ADMINISTRATION Regents approve $8,000 raise for Chancellor Hemenway BY BRANDY ENTSMINGER bentsminger@kansan.com The Kansas Board of Regents approved a fiscal year 2009 raise of $8,301 for Chancellor Robert Hemenway. He will earn $340,352 for the year. Hemenway became chancellor of the University in 1995. Lynn Bretz, director of communications with University Communications, said in an email that the chancellor's salary was $319,280 in fiscal Kip Peterson, media coordinator for the board, said the chancellor and the president of six other state universities received about a 2.5 percent cost of living and inflationary adjustment raise. year 2007 and $332,051 in fiscal year 2008. Private donors contribute to the salary total as well, but may not exceed a compensation cap. Chancellor Hemenway will receive the maximum allowable amount. The state funds a portion of Hemenway's salary. According to the "Motion for FY 2009 CEO Compensation Decision," the state will fund $267,177 this year. The chancellor and presidents are required to present an update to the board and complete an assessment as part of the ed after the board conducted formal evaluations each spring. Peterson said salary changes were decid evaluations. A CEO assessment committee also makes recommendations to the board. — Edited by Brieun Scott motion for fiscal year 2009 CEO compensation decision index Chancellor Robert Hemenway $267,177 $340,352 President Jon Wefald $255,298 $315,962 President Don Beggs $223,391 $277,160 President Ed Hammond $202,593 $223,860 President Tom Bryant $202,593 $223,860 President Mike Lane $202,540 $213,200 President Reggie Robinson $185,525 $197,825 The first number indicates how much of each University CEO's Compensation that is paid from state dollars. 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Volunteer Ben Jeffenes, Tonganoxie junior, said the main purpose of the event was to raise awareness and ask for students to sign petition for KU to order their apparel from the designated supplier program, which monitors factories and respect human rights. KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there is an interaction, talk shows and other content made for students, by students. Whether it's rock'n roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. 2017 XIIJA correction The headline "Biker hits parked car" mischaracterized the accident. The car was stopped. Campus group: Don't hang workers out to dry WORKERS NIGHTS ARE HUMAN NIGHTS! NATIONAL NATIONAL Minnesota bridge reopens 14 months after collapse MINNEAPOLIS — Emergency vehicles with lights flashing led twin processions to open the new Interstate 35W bridge before dawn Thursday, less than 14 months after the shocking and deadly collapse of its predecessor. Highway department trucks followed patrol cars, fire trucks and ambulances in slow northbound and southbound parades that passed each other around the middle of the bridge just after 5 a.m. Behind them were hundreds of motorists in cars, motorcycles, trucks and buses, many of them honking their horns and a few waving American flags. Traffic was initially heavy on what had been one of the Twin Cities' busiest arteries, but it loosened up quickly and it continued to zip along through the morning rush hour. The old bridge had three lanes in each direction, but its replacement has five. "It was wonderful. What a beautiful bridge. It's terrific," said Donald Brown, a retired truck driver from Golden Valley who was among the first to cross the new bridge over the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis. The old bridge fell Aug. 1, 2007, killing 13 people and injuring 145 others. The sudden collapse of steel and concrete joined Minnesota and other states into taking a harder look at the safety of thousands of aging bridges across the country. The state put the $234 million replacement on a fast track, and contractors had it ready for traffic on budget and more than three months ahead of deadline. "Remarkable," Brown said. "That they did it as fast as they did is unbelievable." video of the procession and all the honking horns. The Plymouth man said Thursday was a harder day for him than the first anniversary of the collapse. To Garrett Ebling, one of the most severely injured survivors, it was a surreal moment to watch Ebling has returned to work public relations and gotten married since the collapse but said he's still dealing with the psychological and physical effects. He wasn't sure when he'll make his first trip over the new bridge. “It's not that I am afraid to cross it, it's when I do it, it will be on my own time, and when I do it I'm sure it will be difficult,” he said. “I'll have a lump in my throat and a twist in my stomach.” The National Transportation Safety Board has not yet issued its final determination of what caused the old bridge to collapse, but officials have been focusing on an error in the original design and the weight of construction materials that were on the bridge for a resurfacing project when it fell. Unlike the old bridge, the new bridge is built with redundant systems so that if one part fails it won't collapse. And it contains 323 sensors that collect data on how it handles the stresses of heavy traffic and Minnesota's harsh climate. The data will help engineers maintain the bridge and advance the art of bridge design. For finishing the job on budget and well ahead of their Dec. 24 deadline, the contractors are expected to receive a bonus close to the contract maximum of $27 million. Few people could have been as happy about the opening as Steve Williams, owner of Bobby and Steve's Auto World, a gas station right off the south end of the bridge. The old bridge carried over 140,000 vehicles per day and its loss aggravated traffic congestion and hurt many businesses. Williams said his store saw its gas sales drop 10 percent to 15 percent after the disaster. To draw customers back, he and his crew stood on the exit ramp across the street and handed out $25 gas cards to the first 100 drivers entering downtown via the new bridge. UnKU usual Chinese economy grows; Chinese class enrollment doesn't BY MITCHELL VOTH editor@kansan.com The China Daily said in its March 26 issue that, by 2030, "China's economy will be 138 Enrollment in Chinese classes has stalled. The number of University of Kansas students enrolled in a Chinese class has remained fairly stable since Fall 2006. That semester, 103 students were taking Chinese at the University. This semester, the number sits at 102, which is less than one-half of 1 percent of the 29,272 students enrolled at the University. GET GLOBAL on your transcript Earn recognition for international experiences of all kinds. Register now! GAP Global Awareness Program The University of Kansas KU INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS The University of Kansas Learn more at www.international.ku.edu/~oip/gap "Most people know [all East Asian languages] are hard," said Maggie Childs, Chair of the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures. Students may stray from the language because they think it is too difficult. 99c GAMES — Edited by Becka Cremer However, Childs said, "most people who have studied Chinese think it's easier than the others," Childs said. percent of the U.S. economy" University of Kansas students are not flocking to capitalize. Train operators barred from cell phone usage 99c GAMES Monday & Wednesday 9 p.m. - Close Royal Grest Lanes 933 Iowa 785.842.1234 LOS ANGELES — California regulators reacting to the deadly wreck of a commuter train issued an emergency order Thursday banning train operators from using cell phones on duty. The Public Utilities Commission's unanimous decision to pass the temporary order came a day after investigators confirmed that the engineer of the Metrolink commuter train was text-messaging while on duty on the day the train ran a red light and collided head-on with a Union Pacific freight train. Last week's wreck in Los Angeles killed 25 people, including the engineer, and injured more than 130. Metrolink — prohibit operators from using cell phones on the job, but the commission's president, Michael R. Peevey, has said the rules are widely ignored. There is no federal regulation of cell-phone use by railroad workers and until Thursday there had been no California rules. Under the new order the board approved in San Francisco, violators could be fined up to $20,000 per violation or have their operations shut down. "Today's action will protect the public," Peevey said. "What we're doing today is just a modest first step in a much larger effort to improve railroad safety." Royal Grest Lanes 933 Iowa 785.842.1234 Memorial services were held Thursday for some of the crash victims, including Los Angeles police Officer Spree Desha. 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Kansan newsroom 111 Stauffer FIlm Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 60645 (785) 864-8410 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008 THE UNIVERSITY TAILY KANSAS NEWS 3A CAMPUS Wireless Internet access: At a location near you Information Services and Student Senate work together to provide better, more wireless access on campus BY HALEY JONES hjones@kansan.com Wireless Internet access on campus is about to improve. Information Services is working with Student Senate to determine where to place about 100 additional access points to the University's wireless network. Depending on their placement, the access points could increase the network's strength in specific areas or add wireless capability to areas on campus that are not yet wireless. The new hot spots will be paid for by money left over from the $2.6 million KU wireless initiative that began in 2006. Adam McGonigle, Student Senate president, said he surveyed senators to find out where on campus they would like to see improved wireless access, meaning newly established access or a stronger signal where access already is available. The top 10 areas senators chose were: - Wescoe Beach - Kansas Union - Anschutz Library - Anschutz Library - Mrs. E's dining hall - the lobby of Blake Hall - Watson Library first floor atrium of Strong Hall back deck of the Underground Spencer Research Library and the Spencer Museum of Art Student Senate provided the results to Information Services as recommendations for preferred locations to make wireless. The goal of the initiative was to provide wireless coverage in the classrooms and labs of all academic buildings except Budig Hall, which was contracted separately. Information Services was to complete its five-phase wireless plan by December 2008, but the fifth phase was completed four months early in mid-August. According to the Information Services Web site, 700 new access points were to be added to the existing 218 access points, but Information Services completed the project after installing about 600 access points. Bill Myers, director of assessment and outreach for Information Services, said fewer access points were required to complete the KU wireless initiative because technology had improved since the initial wireless expansion plans were made, allowing one access point to provide wireless to a larger area. "Conceivably, there could be Myers said once Information Services received bids on how much it would cost to nut wire- add coverage based on Student Senate's suggested locations on campus. "We wanted to be sure that we "There's always a lot of people out here with computers. I think it would be good if they were able to get online here." less access in Budig Hall, it would know how much money was left from the wireless initiative funds. Information Services would then AMANDA TAYLOR Dallas sophomore continued the conversation of preference areas with Student Senate," Myers said. "But we won't be able to give a firm answer until the dollars come clear on Budig's Students said the wireless network was strong on the main floor of the libraries but weak in larg. installation costs." er buildings like Budig. Hall and Haworth Hall. Chris Minter, Overland Park senior, said he usually stayed on the main floor in Watson Library because his computer didn't have a strong wireless signal on the upper floors or in the corners of the library. "There's dead spots everywhere, You've just got to find them," Minter said. Amanda Taylor, Dallas sophomore, said she thinks wireless access should be available on Wescoe Beach. "There are always a lot of people out here with computers, so I think it would be good if they were able to get online here," Taylor said. Edited by Brieun Scott POLITICS SOLICITING COMMITTEE ASSOCIATED PRESS Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of former Sen. John Edwards, speaks to the audience at the National Constitution Center about the role health care is playing in the upcoming presidential election Tuesday in Philadelphia. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-III.) said in June that he would partner with Elizabeth Edwards on a health care plan. Elizabeth Edwards shifts focus to health care reform ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT — The wife of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards says her husband's extramartial affair has allowed her to focus on the importance of her children and health reform as she goes through "an ongoing process of finding your feet again." "There's a lot of adjustment to make," Elizabeth Edwards told the Detroit Free Press for a story published Thursday. "When you mention trust, that's probably the most difficult hurdle." The interview came more than a month after her husband acknowledged that he repeatedly lied about having an affair in 2006. Elizabeth Edwards, 59, had been quiet about the affair, only discussing it in a brief statement last month in which she pleaded for privacy and said her husband confessed the affair to her in 2006. Edwards, who is being treated for breast cancer, spoke to the newspaper ahead of a visit to Detroit next month to talk about coping with life's setbacks, including the loss of her teenage son in an auto accident and her 2004 cancer diagnosis. She also said she wanted her children — Cate, 26, Emma Claire, 10, and Jack, 8 — to have an image of their father as "an advocate for poverty, not for this current picture of him to be the only one they carry with them, as young people and as adults." "I have to prepare for the possibility if I die before they are grown," she said, of helping them "function without an involved, engaged and admiring parent. So I need to create the picture for them that I want them to have." Audience members asked no questions about her private life, and Edwards did not mention the affair. She did not return a message left Thursday by The Associated Press. John Edwards has canceled all of his public events until after the election, saying in a statement through his publicist he doesn't want to be a distraction to his party's ticket. He said in early August that he had an affair with a woman hired to produce videos of him doing advocacy work as he laid the groundwork for a presidential campaign. IRAQ Solider's mother says son deserves highest award Rosa Peralta said Thursday she made the decision after a Marine general told her that her son, Sgt. Rafael Peralta, would be awarded the Navy Cross rather than the Medal of Honor because the nomination was tainted by reports he was accidentally shot by a fellow Marine shortly before an insurgent lobbed the grenade. CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — The mother of a Marine who witnesses say covered a grenade with his body to save comrades in Iraq plans to appeal to Congress to award her son the nation's highest military honor after learning it was denied by Defense Secretary Robert Gates because of questions about his final act. "I'm going to see what can be done, because I'm not satisfied with what they want to do now," she said in Spanish. She said she was considering rejecting the Navy Cross, the second-highest award for valor in combat that can be awarded to a Marine. Peralta will be the 24th recipient of the Navy Cross for actions in Iraq and Afghanistan. The question about whether to award Peralta the Medal of Honor centers on whether the Marine, who was shot in the head and upper body, could have intentionally reached for the grenade and covered it with his body. "There was conflicting evidence in the case of Sgt. Peralta as to whether he could have performed his final acts given the nature of his injuries," said Capt. Beci Brenton, spokeswoman for Navy Secretary Donald Winter. ing to do," she said. After all the evidence was scrutinized, officials determined that it "did not meet the exact standard necessary to support the Medal of Honor." Brenton said. But Rosa Perala said she was led to believe her son would get the Medal of Honor in a November 2007 telephone call from an undersecretary of the Navy, who she says told her the nomination was to be forwarded to the White House. Perala was 25. Associated Press "I still don't know what I'm go- POLITICS Former Rep. Mark Foley may not face charges in sexual investigation ASSOCIATED PRESS WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former U.S. Rep. Mark Foley isn't expected to face charges after a lengthy investigation into his uridid messages to underage congressional pages, two federal law enforcement officials told The Associated Press on Thursday. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case, said the results of a state investigation would be announced Friday. They said neither state nor federal charges were expected, although an FBI investigation has not been closed yet. Foley resigned in 2006 after being confronted with the e-mails and instant messages he sent to male pages. He has since been under investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the FBI. Foley's attorney, David Roth, has acknowledged that Foley sent the messages to the teenagers, but has maintained that the Florida Republican never had inappropriate contact with minors. Roth had no immediate comment on the pending announcement. Shortly after Foley's resignation, Roth announced Foley was gay and had been molested by a priest as a teenage altar boy. Foley also checked himself into an Arizona treatment facility for what his attorneys said was "alcoholism and other behavioral problems." "Mark does not blame the trauma he sustained as a young adolescent for his totally inappropriate e-mails and (instant messages). He continues to offer no excuse whatsoever for his conduct." Roth said at the time. Foley was seen as a shoe-in for re-election in 2006. His resignation received national attention as Democrats were trying to win 15 Republican seats to regain power in the House. Democrat Tim Mahoney won the election after Republicans Foley represented parts of Palm Beach County for 12 years. He has kept a low profile since coming out of rehabilitation late last year but has been seen occasionally in the West Palm Beach area. had just weeks to select a new candidate to replace Foley, whose name remained on the ballot. Then-House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-III., and other Republican leaders came under fire for their handling of the Foley matter. Hastert had claimed he did not learn of Foley's messages to the teens until the scandal broke. 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Cyclists will ride on two of five routes on Sept. 20 and 21 to benefit multiple sclerosis patients. The event, which is sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday at Washburn Rural Middle School in Topeka. Riders can select a 60-, 88- or 102-mile route on Saturday, and a 45- or 65-mile route on Sunday. The fundraising goal is $141,750, which will go toward national research, advocacy and local hospitals and clinics that deal with multiple sclerosis. Shauna Burrell-Allen, development coordinator of bike and walk events for the NMSS, said a lot could be done with the money raised. "Our particular chapter helps over 25,000 people affected by multiple sclerosis," Burrell-Allen said. "We try to help in every aspect of everyday life." Burrell-Allen said the money raised from the event would go to clients who needed financial assistance or who were on disability and needed help doing housework. They also sponsor events during major holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving. Saturday the cyclists are scheduled to return to the race's starting point at 5 p.m., where there will be an area for teams to set up tents and for vendors to provide food and T-shirts. Sunday, the cyclists will return to the road from 7-11 a.m. when finish-line volunteers and multiple sclerosis patients will gather to welcome cyclists back with medals and cheers. "I have seen a lot of patients talk to the riders and hand out medallions to the riders," Burrell-Allen said. "And every year there's more and more people, and they are just touched by what the riders are doing for them so much that it brings them back every year." Lisa Schmidt, multiple sclerosis study coordinator at KU Medical Center, said multiple sclerosis was a scary disease because it affected each person differently. The KU Medical Center multiple sclerosis department has more than 2,500 patients with MS. Donna Schlarman, administrative assistant with NMSS, said this year has been the biggest year for Bike MS volunteers in the event's last 20 years. She said volunteers at rest steps provided riders with Gatorade, water and snacks. Schlarman said that volunteers were also needed for registration, check-in, massages and meals. Schlarman said volunteers ran 20 rest stops during the two-day event. "Our clients love this project," Schlarman said. "It's a way to stay in touch with people and makes them feel part of the event." Schlarman said a postcard program called "Champions Against MS" allowed patients to send messages and personalized bandanas for each cyclist to wear during the ride. Volunteers and cyclists can sign up on the day of the event and are not required to ride for both days. The registration fee is $50 and a cyclist must pledge to raise $200. Edited by Kelsey Hayes HOMECOMING Celebration provides opportunity to help BY RYAN MCGEENEY rmcgeeney@kansan.com The 2008 Homecoming Committee will hold an open meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday in Alderson Auditorium on the fourth level of the Kansas Union. "We're looking for as much student and community involvement as possible," said Emily Schuster, Larned junior, cochairwoman of KU community events. "Not only Greek organizations, but student groups and individuals as well." Homecoming week activities will run from Sunday, Oct. 12, through Saturday, Oct. 25. One important event connected with the celebration is the Stuff the Bus food drive. Stuff the Bus began in 2007. That year, homecoming participants collected about 10,000 non-perishable food items for donation to ECKAN, the East Central Kansas Opportunity Corporation, Jennifer Alderdice, director of student programs for the KU Alumni Association, said. "Homecoming week is geared toward current KU students," said Alderdice. "But the events are open to everybody to enjoy." NATION Edited by Becka Cremer Officials urge residents to stay away from Galveston during recovery SPEED LIMIT 20 ASSOCIATED PRESS GALVESTON, Texas — There's a grocery store open for business on Galveston Island. Cell phone towers are connecting calls. More lights are coming back on at night. But for all the little signs of recovery in this barrier island community thrashed by Hurricane like nearly a week ago, Galveston just "isn't ready" for residents to return. Not even for a quick look around at their battered homes and businesses, officials said Thursday as they pleaded for tens of thousands to wait at least another week before trying to come home. "By staying away and being patient, you are making it possible for us to get you home in a week or so, instead of the months it would take if the city's infrastructure were more overwhelmed at this point," Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas said. The roughly 45,000 people who fled Galveston Island are among the more than 1 million who evacuated the Texas coast as Ike steamed across the Gulf of Mexico. Gov. Rick Perry said 22,000 people are still living in more than 200 shelters, and he joined Thomas on Thursday in asking for patience. Michael Sims walks home after purchasing supplies from a Kroger supermarket in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike in Galveston, Texas. Thursday, Galveston sustained heavy damage in the storm. "I absolutely understand they want to get back to their homes ... I'd like to get back to the mansion," said Perry, who's been living in temporary quarters since his official residence burned down in June. Galveston Island remained ASSOCIATED PRESS closed, as did the worse-off Bolivar Peninsula, where the storm's surge washed entire neighborhoods into the sea. Search teams pulled out of both areas this week after sweeping every house, authorities said. The Interior Department said Thursday that Ike destroyed at least 49 of the more than 3,800 offshore oil or natural gas production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, and some may not be rebuilt. The damaged platforms accounted for 13,000 barrels of oil and 84 million cubic feet of natural gas a day; the Gulf produces about 1.3 million barrels of oil a day and 7 billion cubic feet of gas. To help ease the recovery in Texas, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff urged private mortgage lenders Thursday to cut some slack to financially strapped homeowners. The Housing Department had earlier issued a To the northwest, life took more steps toward normal in Houston, where traffic picked up on the downtown streets less than a week after the massive Category 2 storm blew through. Flight control of the International Space Station was to return Friday to the Johnson Space Center, which shut down a few days before Ike's strike. CenterPoint Energy said it had restored power to nearly 900,000 homes, and the utility was fast approaching the point where more people in the nation's fourth-largest city would be with electricity than without. "A lot of times, after a disaster, people come back, they have 90-day moratorium on foreclosures on FHA loans, a reprieve for about 7,000 homeowners who were in foreclosure or on the cusp. expenses they didn't count on" HUD Secretary Steve Preston said as he stood alongside Chertoff. "We want to make sure they have breathing room before they have to worry about mortgages (that) will become an additional challenge for them." Chertoff was in Southeast Texas for the second straight day, watching over the federal relief effort that has delivered hundred of trucks of Ike's death toll in the U.S. stood at 56, with 22 in Texas, and there was still the fear that more victims would be found. ice, water and food to the region's more than 5 million people. Celebrate like a champion. Hurst FINE DIAMONDS Wear it like a champion. THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008 NEWS 5A BUSINESS Finally, some relief on Wall Street: Dow Jones up 410 points ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Wall Street finally found reason to rally Thursday, soaring on a report that the Bush administration was considering setting up a government agency to soak up bad loans and mortgages. But it was far from clear that the government had settled on any solution to the worst crisis on Wall Street in decades. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 410 points, recording its biggest percentage gain in nearly six years and adding to a week of extraordinary volatility in the American financial system and markets. Traders Steven Marcus, Kevin Osowiecki and Albert Young, left to right, work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Thursday. Stocks rebounded Thursday from the previous session's massive rout, but safe assets such as gold and Treasury bills still saw heavy demand as investors braced for more instability in the financial system. 369 50 F.C. But a person with knowledge of the talks told The Associated Press that the idea, patterned after the Resolution Trust Corp. set up in the aftermath of the savings and loan crisis of the 1980s, was just one idea on the table. The rebound also came after an infusion of billions of dollars by the Federal Reserve and world governments aimed at getting nervous banks to stop hoarding money and lend again. Stocks had fluctuated throughout the day, without severe swings in either direction, until CNBC reported the administration might back a new agency to take bad assets off the books of struggling financial institutions. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the discussions, said the talks had not narrowed to a single option, and that the RTC-style solution was not a certainty. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke were scheduled to meet with key congressional leaders late Thursday night. Before the sun rose on Wall Street, the Fed said it would boost by as much as $180 billion the amount of cash it would supply to foreign counterparts that are short on dollars. For banks in the United States, the Fed supplied $105 billion in short-term loans later in the day. ASSOCIATED PRESS The No. 2 official at the International Monetary Fund, John Lipsky, said the past few days were "searing manifestations of a financial crisis that has expanded to historic proportions." He predicted the turbulence would continue for "some time to come." But, at least initially, those efforts did little to unfreeze the global credit markets. Banks remained extremely reluctant to lend money. British financial regulators also banned short-selling the stock of financial companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. U.S. regulators tightened rules on short-selling Wednesday. The Fed said it had authorized the expansion of swap lines, the process by which it supplies reserves to other central banks, to include amounts up to $110 billion for the European Central Bank and up to $27 billion for the Swiss National Bank. The Fed also said new swap facilities had been authorized with the Bank of Japan for as much as $60 billion, $40 billion for the Bank of England and $10 billion for the Bank of Canada. For more than a year, investors around the world have watched with growing alarm as the U.S. economy, the world's largest, has struggled to right itself amid massive home foreclosures, many of them from mortgages issued to homeowners with bad credit. the arms of another bank. The Dow's gain of nearly 4 percent on Thursday sent the average back above 11,000 and nearly erased its losses from a day before. But as the uncertainty wore on, investors continued to flock to Treasury securities, considered a haven in times of crisis, and the price of gold rose yet again. And worries about even the safest President Bush canceled out-of-town fundraising trips to Alabama and Florida to stay in Washington and huddle with Paulson and the heads of the Fed and the Securities and Exchange Commission. investments intensified as Putnam Investments abruptly closed a $15 billion money market fund because institutional investors had pulled their cash. Chalk'n'roll MUSICA Les Tapes de Pierro Canha Lina 1019 Allison Richardson/KANSAN The turmoil has swallowed some of the most storied names on Wall Street. 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KU UNIVERSITY THEATRE The University of Kansas 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008 * 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008 Inge 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, SUA Office, 864-7469; and online at www.kuheatre.com. Tickets are $10 for the public, $9 for senior citizens and KU faculty and staff, and $5 for all students and children. All major credit cards are accepted for phone and online orders. The University Theatre is partially funded by the KU Student Senate Activity fee. OFFICIAL HOME OF KANSAS TAILGATING Jock's nitch sporting goods 837 Mass. 785-842-2442 916 Mass. 785-331-4476 1443 W. 23rd St. 785-843-2332 www.jocksnitch.com Mon - Sat 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. • Sun 12 p.m.-5p.m. SAN 008 OPINION 7A FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19 2008 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN LETTER TO THE EDITOR HESS TITANS Publix Coca-Cola 5 Jon Goering/KANSAN USF graduate apologizes for behavior at game I am writing to you today to apologize for deplorable and disrespectful treatment that some of you received while visiting Raymond James Stadium to play the USF Bulls this past Friday. I was a personal witness to this behavior by one of our so-called supporters and was disgusted and embarrassed for my Alma Mater. I immediately reminded this moron that USF does not treat visitors like this and apologized to the Jayhawks I was walking with, a gesture I believe that they appreciated. However, the impression had Sometimes it is obvious that USF students are still learning how to be fans at a major college football game. So if you experienced this treatment, all self-respecting USF fans and alumni apologize and ask that you not hold this behavior against USF. It is but a few idiots who have given our school a bad name. The Bulls and Jayhawks played a great college football game, and I hope that this is your memory of your visit to Tampa. Dave Handler is a 1994 graduate from the University of South Florida editorials around the nation 252 ASSOCIATED PRESS What else will the Feds have to bail out? Unlike Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Lehman Brothers was not too big to fail. It sealed its fate by investing in too many risky deals and borrowing too much in an increasingly reckless effort to keep up its profits. It's natural to secondguess recent moves by the government's top economic officials after a day when the most-watched stock index drops nearly 500 points. But when those officials refused to bail out Lehman Brothers, taxpayers got a break they deserved, and Wall Street got some strong medicine it needed. The government's hard line on Lehman probably persuaded another ailing investment bank, Merrill Lynch, not to hold out for a taxpayer bailout. It agreed over the weekend to be bought by Bank of America Corp. In today's slumping economy, there's a long list of struggling industries. If the government were to keep balling out banks, how could it turn down the auto industry, which has been seeking up to $50 billion in federal aid? More than a year of turmoil on Wall Street has shown the need for better regulation of financial players, especially investment banks. But drawing the line at bailing out Lehman Brothers may do as much or more to discourage such firms from taking excessive risks. Those companies and their executives have profitted handsomely during good times. If they can't count on taxpayers to make up their losses during bad times, they're a lot more likely to operate responsibly. Including jobs, the price of fuel, the development of alternative fuels, health care costs, tax rates, the need to bolster investment in the nation's infrastructure and to do all of that while being globally competitive. The Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel Sept. 16 Editorial Send letters to opinion@kansan.com. HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTERTO THE EDITOR LETTER GUIDELINES Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. Length: 200 words The submission should include the author's name, grade and hometown. 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THE EDITORIAL BOARD FROM THE DRAWING BOARD TYLER DOEHRING The result of a society in which there are no losers is one in which there are no winners either. © Peter Dawson 7:12:1998 Hadachek is a junior in political science at Kansas State University. 9.14.2008 © Stephen Dawkins What do Democrats and tee ball have in common? TIM HADACHEK UWire A child's game of tee ball is the epitome of fairness. Everyone gets to play the same amount. Everyone plays each position. Most importantly, no one keeps score. The result is a game that is mind-numbingly and soul-crushingly boring. Take for example the party's position on the energy industry. Like a baseball team benching their best home-run hitter in favor Democrats today are proposing a tee ball world that favors fairness over progress. Everyone should be paid the same amount, receive the same benefits and have their job protected. The difference, of course, is that the world is keeping score and every time we sacrifice for the interest of fairness, we all lose. "Fairness" should become the official motto for the Democratic Party. In the official party platform found on their Web site, the words "fair" and "fairness" appear 35 times, compared to the words "free" and "freedom," which appear only 28 times. This is like the fair-trade policy mentioned Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. The Fair Trade Federation lists its main tenet as "setting a minimum floor price for producers around the world." Innovation is driven by failure, so if you are rewarded for failing, society never progresses. of the untested rookie, Democrats want to hinder the largest contributors to our economy - the oil companies - forcing them to invest in unproven and inefficient alternative sources. This creates an artificial market in which small foreign farmers receive extra money for producing crops like coffee, that they aren't very good at growing. In every game of tee ball, you notice players who probably shouldn't be there: the kind of kids who should probably be reading a book or working on their science fair project instead of playing sports. Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) told CNBC on June 10, "The government should be able to mandate what profit is fair for business." inefficiently stay in the market instead of moving onto something they are better at. It's nothing against these particular children, people have different talents. An entire society based around fairness has been tried in the past — it's more commonly known as communism. Communism was like one big tee ball game; everybody was guaranteed a spot on the team, but no one ever improved, because the ball was just sitting there on a stick. Like a free snack at the end of a tee ball game, Democrats want to reward people "just for trying." Freedom means that you can be in a line of work that you aren't very good at if you so choose, but you shouldn't complain that it isn't fair and expect a handout when you don't make the kind of money you want. We pay higher prices while they IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 440 The number of students who attended Monday night's debate about whether marijuana should be legalized. KANSAN FILE PHOTO THE GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2008 Guide to British Universities RANGOR 70 Here's some of the most important information that you may have missed from this week's local news. Check out kansan.com for full stories and to leave comments. THE CONTEXT It was refreshing to see a debate between the editor in chief of High Times magazine and a retired DEA agent about somewhat taboo topic make SUA's event list this year. The debate seemed to spark new interest in the topic, and we hope this conversation continues long after this small debate is over. THE BIG PICTURE COOLKITTEN12 @ FLICKR.COM THE CONTEXT The percentage of students who don't take their potential income into consideration before taking out student loans, according to the most recent Gallun poll. THE BIG PICTURE The University's Office of Financial Aid estimated that it cost about $60,000 in all for a student who started in 2005 and would graduate this school year. Students have become the victims of short-term thinking and should look at all other possibilities before taking out loans. 2.5 LUISMI1985@FLICKR.COM THE BIG PICTURE THE CONTEXT The percent Chancellor Robert Hemenway's salary was raised by the Board of Regents, according to the Lawrence Journal-World. This must not be quite the budget crisis we had been warned about. After nearly scrapping the whistle, turning down the air conditioning in classrooms and putting a still unknown amount of faculty and staff jobs on the chopping block, it's frightening to discover what comes first to the Regents; not education. FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. To the man who held his sweatshirt to my face yesterday, I really appreciated it. You --- like you on the streets. were one of a few to come running when the paramedics weren't around. It's good to know that there are people next to hers. The Sex on the Hill article lied. I had a roommate last year and had sex in the room all the time when she was in the room sleeping, with my boyfriend in the bed right --- I'm sitting at work bored as hell, not allowed to do homework, while my fat-ass boss eats her McDonald's and slurps up her diet coke. My life My girlfriend's best friend just told me she is in love with me. 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Way to go! --- --- I want to do something that will change the world. @ @ KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. --- 8A NEWS --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008 TRANSPORTATION Moped popularity booms on campus amid high gas costs Allison Richardson/KANSAN AUTHORIZED EDITION ANURK HIRJAHAR/KKMAR A KU student rides his moped down Jayhawk Boulevard on Thursday afternoon. The University has issued 158 permits so far this year, compared to 122 sold all last year. Since 2002, the number of permits issued has risen by 953 percent. BY JOE PREINER jpreiner@kansan.com Cruising around the KU campus on a scooter is an effective and energy-efficient way to get to class, and more students are riding along with the idea. Mopedds at the University is on the rise. Donna Hultine, director of Parking & Transit, said students had bought many more scooter permits this year than in the past. Within the first few weeks of the semester, the department has issued 158 permits, compared with 122 sold during all of last year. Scooters on campus is a trend that has been on the rise at the University the last several years. In 2002, only 15 students bought permits for their scooters. The number of permits sold has increased by 953 percent during the last six years. Dan Doherty, De Soto junior, got caught up in the scooter trend two years ago. He said he enjoyed the benefits of good gas mileage. An average gas station fill-up costs him about $4, and he only needs to fill his tank about once a week. He said the best part about having a moped at the University was that he was allowed to ride on campus. "It's a huge plus." Doherty said. "It feels great riding by people who are walking to class — like when it's raining." With the increase in scooter use, wear and tear on the vehicles is inevitable. Doherty said that although he used the scooter constantly, he had only brought the vehicle into the shop once in two years of using it. Mark Lepley, owner and operator of Quick Trick Cycle and Scooter, has been bringing his truck to campus to fix older scooters recently. He said many moped riders were putting off maintenance on their vehicles because they didn't have the time. The delayed maintenance often resulted in problems for the rider, Lepley said. "Students here are invested in making it through these four years," Lepley said. "They're busy. They don't have time to worry about these things. The problem is that it can actually be dangerous." Lepley said the most common problems he saw with mopeds on campus were related to extended use without maintenance. He said problems such as worn tires, faulty fuel lines and excessive wear and tear contributed to major safety issues. Lepley said he had seen graphic accidents where worn tires had resulted in blowouts, steering the scooters into oncoming traffic. Doherty said he wasn't worried about the condition of his scooter. But, he said, the consequences of not maintaining his vehicle could negatively influence his scholastic motivation. "If my scooter breaks then I might not go to class anymore," Doherty said. "It just wouldn't be the same." Last spring, the Jayhawks became National Champions... - Edited by Kelsey Hayes Last spring, the Jayhawks became National Champions... Now become part of the next national championship. Joe Biden John Edwards Hillary Clinton Mike Gravel John Edwards Hillary Clinton Barack Obama John McCain John McCain Fred Thompson Christopher Dodd Barack Obama Barack Obama Mike Huckabee Rudolph Giuliani Mike Huckabee Dennis Kucinich Dennis Kucinich Sam Brownback Tom Tancredo Sam Brownback Bill Richardson Get a front row seat and catch all the action at the Dole Institute of Politics. 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E tr H MUSIC The library does not plan to sell, but if it did, the single sheet would likely be worth around $100,000, the expert said. In all, only about 100 such examples of musical drafts by Mozart are known. Leisinger said the work had been "entirely forgotten." Such a find is rare. The last time unknown music in Mozart's handwriting came to light was in 1996, when a portion of an aria was sold at Christie's, Leisinger said. The sheet was bequeathed to Nantes' library by a collector in the 19th century, along with a letter from Mozart as well as one from his father. Both the letters were published in Mozart's complete correspondence, said Agnes Marcetteau, director of Nantes' municipal library. Ulrich Leisinger, head of research at the International Mozarture Foundation in Salzburg, Austria, said Thursday that there is no doubt that the single sheet, the top third of which has been cut off, was written by the composer. "His handwriting is absolutely clearly identifiable," he added. "There's no doubt that this is an original piece handwritten by Mozart." The single manuscript page, long hidden in a provincial French library, has been verified as the work of Mozart, the apparent underpinnings for a Mass he never composed. There have been up to 10 Mozart discoveries of such importance over the past 50 years, Leisinger said. Missing Mozart piece found The previously undocumented music fragment gives insight into Mozart's evolving composition style and provides a clue about the role religion may have played for the composer as his life neared its turbulent end, one prominent Mozart expert says. PARIS — It's a forgotten melody, sketched in black ink in a swift but sure hand. ASSOCIATED PRESS A library in Nantes, western France, has had the fragment in its collection since the 19th century, but it had never been authenticated until now, partly because it does not bear Mozart's signature. Philip Gosset, a music historian and a professor in music at the University of Chicago, urged caution about interpreting the fragment. "It is certainly not something that can just be scored up and played as Mozart's," he said. SPORTS BRACING FOR CYCLONES THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Volleyball team seeks improvement before Iowa State. VOLLEYBALL | 4B TENNIS TITANS WWW.KANSAN.COM Three talented freshmen combine forces with veterans to start season strong. TENNIS 3B Maryland FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,2008 Edited by Kelsey Hayes COMMENTARY PAGE1B Before doing that chant remember Hurricane Ike BY BRYAN WHEELER bwheeler@kansan.com With the football team's heartbreaking loss to South Florida last Friday, some Jayhawks fans are itching to see Kansas demolish Sam Houston State tomorrow. You want to see junior quarterback Todd Reesing get out on the field and throw all over the Bearkats' secondary. You want to see senior linebacker James Holt continue his reign as a fumble-forcing freak on the field. But mostly, you want to see Kansas win, and win big. You want to know that the Jayhawks' magic from last season's Orange Bowl is still alive. It is safe to say a blowout is likely. Kansas is out of Sam Houston State's league, Iterally, The Division FCS Bearkats' last competition against a Big 12 opponent resulted in 39-3 loss to Oklahoma State in 2007. The year before that? A 56-3 whipping by Texas. With scores like that, you're probably warming up your vocal chords right now for the infamous student section tradition. You know it by heart. You think any Kansas kickoff would be incomplete without it. Come on, say it. You know you want to. "Rip his (expletive) head off!" But as much as you love the profane chant, it is time to retire it. Pack it away, put it in your scrapbook and move on. For what should have never became a tradition in the first place, this weekend, more than ever, is a time for students to show they have a little class. In case you're wondering why it is appropriate to drop the chant, Sam Houston State fell victim to Hurricane Ike this past weekend. FOOTBALL Early Saturday, like neared Huntsville, Texas, home to Sam Houston State University. Though the hurricane had moved more than 100 miles from Galveston, where it was strongest, residents felt more than a splash. When like first hit. The Huntsville Item reported that more than 90 percent of residents were left without power. Trees uprooted, leaving one woman dead from a tree crashing through her home. Roughly 1,500 people from areas affected were relocated to shelters in the town. On Wednesday, the city issued a press release that there was still a 9 p.m. curfew and that the Walker County Emergency Operations Center had "water, ice and MREs (meals, ready to eat)" available on a limited basis. With everything the team has been through down in Huntsville over the past week, no fan should be screaming for anyone on Sam Houston State's roster to have his head ripped off. Coach Mark Mangino acknowledged the Bearkats have had a "difficult" time because of the hurricane in his weekly press conference; the fans should recognize that too. So cheer loudly, stand up and be loud. It's what fans are supposed to do — but forget "Rip his (expletive) head off!" On campus, things were not quite as bad. Because of the problems off campus, classes have been cancelled through Monday, Sept. 22. In a statement issued on Tuesday, university President Jim Gaertner issued a statement saying, "A major component in our decision was that many of our students, faculty and staff commute from areas where gasoline is scarce, and a commute to campus would be a major problem, if not an impossibility" For the football players of Sam Houston State, things have been tough as well. Last Saturday's game against Prairie View A&M was postponed, and the team hasn't played since its season-opener against East Central Oklahoma University Tigers on Aug. 28. The Bearkats also did not get an opportunity to practice for tomorrow's game until this Monday. 22 5 Angus Quigley, a third-string running back, leads the Jayhawks in rushing with 153 yards in three games, including their loss at South Florida last Friday. Starter Jake Sharp and transfer Jacques Crawford have recorded 62 and 64 yards, respectively. The team hopes to use tomorrow's game against Sam Houston State to jump start its running game. Jon Goering/KANSAN Wanted: a stronger running game BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com A quick look at the Kansas football stat sheet shows that the Kansas running game has averaged just 105 yards per game. Angus Quigley, the team's third-string running back at the beginning of the season, leads the team in rushing with just 153 yards in three games. The problem for coach Mark Mangino and Kansas is not that the run game is struggling, but trying to figure out why. "The run game is obviously not where we want it to be at this point in time," Mangino said. "We are behind in that area and there are several reasons for it." One group to blame, obviously, is the running backs. Junior college transfer Jocques Crawford has just 64 yards on the ground and Jake Sharp, who has started all three games, has only 62. "I don't think the running backs at times are seeing things as well as they ought to" Mangino said. "I think there are times when there are creases and lanes and we are just not seeing them." Another group to blame is the offensive line, which features three returning starters on the interior but les." Mangino said. "And when we watch the tape, those guys are a small part of the problem. They're not the problem." Perhaps the biggest reason for the run- "I'm guilty of this myself — we've put a lot of it on the shoulders of the two tack- @KANSAN.COM two freshman tackles on the outside, jeff Spikes and Jeremiah Hatch are playing in their first few games at the college level, but Mangino said it would be unfair to put the blame on them. Listen to the Kansan's football writers discuss the game on The Hot Route at kansan.com/podcasts. given reason for the running game's struggles has been the blocking of the wide receivers. Several plays have been close to becoming long runs, but opposing corner-backs have been able to break lose from the KU wide receivers and make the tackles. Mangino has been critical of the wideouts in recent days, but Jonathan Wilson said that they are working to improve. "It's not as easy as everyone thinks it is." Wilson said. "You're out in the open, and the refs can see a lot more of what's going on. You can't do all that holding and stuff like that. They can dodge out of the way, so you have to keep your feet under you and keep a good base. We're going to work on that. I expect us to do better." SOCCER Playing a sub-par team such as Saturday's opponent, Sam Houston State, should provide a much-needed chance for the Jayhawks to get their running game going. With a bye week to follow before Big 12 Conference play starts Oct. 4th at Iowa State, the offense needs to get their running game going or else. "We will do the things that are necessary." Mangino said. "Obviously we will practice it and if it does not improve we will make personnel changes if we need to." Edited by Kelsey Hayes Weekend schedule features ranked foes BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@ku.edu The smooth sailing is over for No. 21 Kansas. One week after suffering its first defeat of 2008, Mark Francis' team is heading into choppy waters. Kansas will spend this weekend in the hurricane-weary sunshine state, taking on No.18 Central Florida tonight at 6, then in a matchup with No.15 Florida on Sunday afternoon. "It's going to be two tough games for us," Francis said. "I knew that when I scheduled it." Kansas is prepared to put its 5-1 start to the test against two ranked foes on the road—a scenario that has frustrated Francis' teams since he arrived in Lawrence. From the time Francis took the reins in 1999, the Jayhawks are 2-13-2 against ranked opponents away from the Jayhawk Soccer Complex. That number is even more ominous considering Kansas has been outscored 39-8 during those 17 games. But those were different teams, and Kansas isn't letting those foreboding statistics keep them from entering the weekend expecting to walk away with positive results. "You go into it wanting to win both games," Francis said. "If you go outside of that, then you just kind of see what happens." What happens will largely be determined by whether Kansas can bounce back from last Sunday's disappointing lost to Loyola-Chicago. Though the Jayhawks outplayed the Ramblers for long periods, two defensive lapses and inefficient play going forward cost them in a 2-1 defeat. Against UCF and Florida, Francis' team Florida is 4-1-1, and rolling since losing to UCF. But by the time the Gators face Kansas Sunday at noon, they will be playing their third straight game against a ranked opponent. Part of that trio of games includes a clash with No.5 Portland Friday evening on the west coast, followed by a cross-country flight to return in time for Sunday's contest. wont have the wiggle room to make up for those types of mistakes. The Knights are 5-0-1 since losing to Florida State in their season open with victories against Florida and then-No. 18 Illinois. "They play in Portland on Friday night then travel all the way across the country Saturday," Francis said. "They are going to be tired, too. I think it's just going to be whoever deals with it better." Senior midfielder Jessica Bush said she was eager to see how Kansas will emerge from this weekend after hitting its first rough stretch last weekend. Not to mention the weather and the competition both promise to be top notch. "We are playing in great weather, against great teams and I think this is going to be a good test for us," Bush said. Regardless of this weekend's results, Kansas will emerge from its most difficult test thus far road-tested and prepared for what promises to be a challenging Big 12 slate. Francis said he scheduled this weekend's final nonconference tune-up with an eye toward showing his team the kind of commitment it would take to equal or to improve on last season's third-place conference finish. "We put that right before conference because I think it gives us a great com- SEE SOCCER ON PAGE 3B Jerry Wang/KANSAN KU 7 Senior midfielder, Jessica Bush, advances the ball past the defender in Sunday's game. The Jayhawks will face off with two ranked teams, Central Florida and Florida this weekend. 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 19.2008 quote of the day "People will tell you that I overcame obstacles ... maybe. But the truth is I was incredibly blessed in my life. More was given than was ever taken away." —Jim Abbott, former major league pitcher with one hand, who turns 41 today. fact of the day Jimabbott.info Jim Abbott pitched a complete game in the 1988 Seoul Olympics, giving the United States the gold medal over Japan. Abbott went on to pitch a no-hitter for the Yankees in 1993. trivia of the day Q: Where did Jim Abbott attend college? A: Michigan. He was an All-American. Jimabbott.info schedule Today Soccer: Central Florida, 6 p.m. (Orlando, Fla.) Tennis: UMN Fall Invit, first day (Albuquerque, N.M.) Saturdav Volleyball: Iowa State, 1 p.m. (Lawrence) Football: Sam Houston State (Band Day and Family Day), 6 p.m. (Lawrence) Tennis: UNM Fall Invit, second day (Albuquerque, N.M.) Sunday Soccer: Florida, noon (Gainesville, Fl.) Tennis: UNM Fall Inite, final day (Albuquerque, N.M.) Monday Women's Golf: Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational, first day (Lawrence) Tuesday Women's Golf: Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational, final day (Lawrence) Wednesdav Women's Volleyball: Nebraska, 7 p.m. (Lincoln, Neb.) Thursday Self, Canadian fan create explosive atmosphere No events BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com The Kansas basketball team went to Canada earlier this month for three exhibition games expecting to come together as a team and get a head start on practice for the upcoming season. The Jayhawks didn't know they were also going to receive a lesson in world-class heckling. An obnoxious crowd at a Canadian college basketball game seems as hard to imagine as a martini stand at a NASCAR race. Kansas coach Bill Self and his players found out otherwise, however, in an 84-83 victory against Carleton in Ottawa at Scotiabank Place. It started innocently enough. Carleton opened the game with a 14-4 run and the referees whistled a Like basketball coaches often do, Self expressed his displeasure to the officials, One Carleton fan didn't appreciate it. As the arena went silent, the fan yelled at Self. couple of fouls on the Jayhawks that Self didn't agree with. "Sit down, coach," the manly voice roared, "I said, 'Sit down!' A half full Scottiabank Place isn't exactly Allen Fieldhouse during basketball games. It was quiet. Everyone in the gym could hear the overpowering voice. Heads turned. Fans scanned the Mike Pietrasic arena. Coaches looked up from the bench. Everyone wanted to find out where the command came from. Self It didn't take much longer for them to spot the culprit. He continued to yell at Self and the officials until his whereabouts became obvious. The middle-aged, grey-haired man — who closely resembled actor Brad Leland, who played a football-crazed booster in both the movie and TV show version of "Friday Night Lights" — sat courtside, right in the middle. The Leland look-a-like was close enough to reach out and grab a player if he pleased. But he just opted to scream in referee's ears instead. When Self finally figured out where the heckler was sitting, he got involved. Self yelled back. He looked at the man and said something about how he was unaware the man was part of the officiating crew. Self then turned back to his bench and laughed. He said it was all in good fun. "I love it, I love it," Self said. "That doesn't bother me at all. I wanted to create an environment honestly where guys felt like there was some pressure to perform." It worked. Led by freshman guard Travis Relefford's 25 points, Kansas won an 84-83 battle when a Carleton shot rimmed out at the buzzer. THE MORNING BREW Self and the heckler shared a few more exchanges before the final Carleton heave. "I thought it was great," Self said. The man wasn't able to say much as the game wound down in the final minutes, but not by choice. Scotiabank Place security guards went over to his seat and warned him twice to calm down. The final time came after he caught an erroneous outlet pass from sophomore center Cole Aldrich late in the second half. The man caught the ball, pointed at Aldrich and thanked him for the pass. He then held the ball up with one hand and did some kind of embarrassing jig. Doornekamp almost led his team to an upset over the defending NCAA champions. His dad — who Carleton officials said has season courtside tickets and is always obnoxious at the games — had a reason to be into it. Self didn't mind that it was the star player's father velling at him. The catch is that the man wasn't just a huge Carleton Ravens fan. Carleton athletic department officials confirmed he was the father of Aaron Doornekamp, a Raven forward considered to be the best player in Canada. Doornekamp scored 22 points, grabbed seven rebounds and shot 4-for-6 from three-point range against the lavhawks. "That's OK too," Self said. "That doesn't bother me. If anything, it gets our guys fired up." But was he safe? Edited by Brieun Scott Los Angeles ASSOCIATED PRESS Los Angeles Dodgers' Nomar Garciaparra is helped by trainer Stan Conte, lower right, as manager Joe Torre, left rear, and coach Larry Bowa, top right, look on after injuring his left knee rounding third base on a fifth-inning single by Pablo Ozuna against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Garciaparra was tagged by outers by捕球员 Cater Ryan Duont to end the innings. 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NFL Commissioner takes a hard line on misbehavior NEW YORK — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has followed up his suspension of a Tampa Bay cornerback by re-emphasizing safety issues and warning that even first-time offenders will be subject to discipline. He sent a memo Wednesday night, a day after the league announced the one-game suspension of Tampa Bay cornerback Elbert Mack for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan last week. Mack, an undrafted rookie from Troy, had been fined $5,000 for unnecessary roughness against Houston quarterback Alex Brink during the Bucs' exhibition finale Aug. 28. "From this point forward, you should be clear on the following point: Any conduct that unnecessarily risks the safety of other players has no role in the game of football and will be disciplined at increased levels, including on a first offense." Goodell wrote in a memo obtained Thursday by The Associated Press. ... "Playing by the rules shows respect for your fellow players. No one wants to see unnecessary injuries." Goodell ordered that the memo be read and distributed to all players on all 32 teams. Mack, who plays in nickel and dime defenses and on special teams, will miss Sunday's game with Chicago. New Location 1520 Wakarusa Building D 841-4330 Associated Press --- Daily Drink Specials Pool tables Dartboards Goodell's letter was a follow up to the one sent to Mack by Ray Anderson, the league's executive vice president for football operations. GOLF GOLF Tour rookie surprised by his lead at Viking Classic MADISON, Miss. — Marc Turnesa was shocked to see a PGA Tour rookie's name atop the Viking Classic leaderboard Thursday — especially his own. "To be honest with you, I'm surprised I shot 7 under," Turnea said. "I didn't really feel like I was hitting it great and I didn't hit it great. But putting is a great equalizer. If you can make putts Mon - Fri 3-2 a.m. Sat - Sun 12-2 a.m. you can get away with a lot of things." The 30-year-old rookie with a celebrated family history on the PGA Tour used a 22-pult round for a 65 to take a one-stroke lead over Brian Gay at the Annandale Golf Club. In a field dotted with big names needing a little boost after falling on hard times, Turnesa rolled in eight birdies. Associated Press In injury, uncertainty and Kansas City's fervent desire to develop young players have thrust Tyler Thigpen from third-team quarterback to starter for Sunday's game at Atlanta. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The pride of Coastal Carolina is stepping up in class. To some fans of the Chiefs (0-2), it's a welcome sign that management is serious about biting the bullet and building for the future. To others, it's an admission the season is already doomed. But for a 24-year-old stuck deep on the bench and with an NFL experience until last week consisting solely of six passes, it is a "dream come true." "It's a great feeling," said Thigpen, the first player from Coastal Carolina ever selected in the NFL draft. "It's something you dreamed of as a kid and the actuality is here ASSOCIATED PRESS Shenago Lounge In seven starts dating to last season, Brodie Croyle had had three injuries. A separated shoulder sustained in the season opener is expected to keep him out at least one more week, if not longer. Career backup Damon Huard, who started last week's game against Oakland but came out with a stiff neck, is 35 and not in anybody's long-term plans. So the door has suddenly swung wide open for a native of Winniboro, S.C., who didn't even play quarterback his senior year in high school. If Thigpen does well in his first NFL start, Croyle could meet with unexpected competition for the job everybody thought he owned. Chiefs turn to third-team QB Thigpen to start against Atlanta The rebuilding Chiefs have 15 rookies on their 53-man roster and a bit of a mess at quarterback. They're the only team in the NFL that's had four quarterbacks complete a pass in the first two games, and they're beginning to wonder about the reliability of their designated quarterback of the future. now." NFL 55 12 oz. "Look around the league. This is the way this league works," said Thippen. "Guys get hurt all the time. It's an opportunity for me to step in there and perform and get us a win." years of AMAZING pizza, burgers & beer CLASSIFIED UP TRADITION JOHNNY'S TAVERN Q3 You're not around for 55 years unless you have something amazing to offer. Just cross the bridge 401 N.2nd St. 842-0377 SPORTS Applet & Collectibles A sturdy 6-foot-1, 220-pounder. Thipper has shown a quick release and a strong arm. There is some question about his touch, but his mobility fits the bootlegs and roll- "We're constantly trying to evaluate players," Edwards said. "We say we're trying to grow a quarterback. When do you grow them? You can't grow them unless they play. And he needs to play" Coach Herm Edwards, while insisting the Chiefs are doing all they can to avoid an 0-3 start, also admits he's eager to get a look at the former small-college quarterback who came into the league as a seventh-round draft choice of Minnesota. In his only extended action since throwing for 6,598 yards and 53 touchdowns in college, Thigpen was 14-for-33 after coming off the bench in a 23-8 loss to Oakland last week. Several of his first few passes glanced off defenders' hands before he settled down and threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Tony Gonzalez. He also threw an interception. outs the Chiefs are trying to feature in a new offense specifically designed for Croyle. "That was a game for me to get warmed up in a way," he said. "I get a feel for how the NFL works. I got a little time last year. It wasn't much. So it was nice to go out there and go against those guys and see the live bullets coming at you." He and Gonzalez, who needs only 85 yards receiving to set the NFL tight end record, have been putting in overtime, trying to get a feel for one another. Thigpen also expects the Falcons to test a young quarterback. 2040 West 31st St Lawrence 785-749-4343 15% Off Everything Located at 31st & Iowa across from Best Buy KU adidas Every Home Football Gameday (Regular Priced Merchandise only) "Me being a young guy, I imagine they'll probably try to bring some different stuff at me to try to confuse me," he said. "But we're going to stick to our game plan and get the ball out of my hands and let our playmakers make plays." 4 . > THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008 SPORTS 3B SOCCER (CONTINUED FROM 1B) petition in both games," Francis said. "You don't want to schedule two easy games going into the conference. The players are looking forward to the challenge, and I think it's going to be a really big challenge." GOING FOR FOUR All three meetings have come in the Francis era with the Jayhawks holding a 3-0 series advantage. Kansas and UCF have met three times in the history of the programs. Two of the three previous games have been played in Lawrence. Francis said today's game was the return leg after UCF came to Kansas in 2006. ON THE ROAD AGAIN Sunday, but he was confident of his team's ability to stay focused and rested during the long weekend. The lajhwacks are 2-0 this season away from Lawrence, but this weekend will be the first time they play both games on the road. Kansas was 3-3-2 as the visiting team last season. SOCCER Edited by Brieun Scott "I think they are used to having to travel and lug their gear around," Francis said. "It kind of wears you out, but part of being an athlete at this level is you have to be able to figure that out and deal with it." Francis said the heat and travel time could play a factor on Sophomore steps up offense BY JAYSON JENKS jjenks@kansan.com It's no big secret as to how sophomore defender Katie Williams scores goals, no special plays or unique strategies to explain it. Instead, Williams finds the back of the net simply because she's in the right place at the right time. "I'm expected to go up on corners and put the ball in the back of the net or get an opportunity for the forwards," Williams said. "And that's what I do. I just happen to get a goal out of them." Still, it doesn't diminish the sophomore's accomplishments early in her career. Williams' four career goals have come in her last eight games stretching back to last season. "It's an added bonus," Williams said. "I'm not a goal scorer, I'm not a forward, but it gives a new perspective." Williams scored her first goal of the season against Missouri State last Friday when she finished a cross from teammate Sara Rogers just inside the 18-yard box. And it's not a coincidence; nearly all of Williams' goals are scored in a similar fashion. "Katie's aggressive," coach Mark Francis said. "She's in the box and attacks the ball. That's one of the reasons I put her in." Williams started the final 18 games at defender last season after then-sophomore jenny Murtaugh injured her leg, finishing the season with three goals. That experience and familiarity with her teammates helped build Williams' confidence. And it's something Francis continues to see this season "Katie's made huge strides in a year," Francis said. "She's become more consistent and more confident with every game." Edited by Ramsey Cox MLS Columbus Crew downs New York Red Bulls 3-1 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Robbie Rogers scored 19 seconds into the second half to help the Columbus Crew beat the New York Red Bulls 3 on Thursday night. Frankie Heijdk and Eddie Gaven also scored for Columbus, an MLS-best 14-6-5 after winning five of its last six games. Juan Pablo Angel scored for New York (9-8-8). Rogers steered the ball around two defenders before blasting a 30-yard shot from midfield that flew past goalkeeper Jon Conway's outstretched hands. Angel opened the scoring with a 32-yard free kick that beat Columbus goalkeeper William Hesmer in the 21st minute. The tally was Angel's 10th of the year, eight of which have come in the last 10 games. The Crew's tying goal came from defender Hejduk, who last scored more than three years ago. In the 41st minute, Hejduk sent what appeared to be a crossing pass into the New York penalty area, but the ball carried over the head of a backpedaling Conway and landed in the back of the net Hejduk assisted on Gaven's goal in the 85th minute, running the ball deep into the penalty area before setting up Gaven for his second goal of the year. - ASSOCIATED PRESS CELEBRATE JAYHAWK SPORTS WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A JAYHAWK KU BILL SELF AND KANSAS'S GREATEST PLAYERS JEFF BOLLIG AND DOUG VANCE KU 274 PAGES • $27.95 • HARDBOUND Kansas's greatest players tell their stories MY LIFE AND TIMES SAYERS PREVIEWED BY DICK SUYRUS GALE SAYERS WITH KNED MITCHELL 25 ECHOES OF KANSAS BASKETBALL THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD FOUNDATION BY BILLI NELSON PUBLISHED BY MARY FLOWERHILL 240 PAGES • $19.95 • HARDBOUND Kansas basketball's best stories KU BOOKSTORES 234 PAGES ● $24.95 ● HARDBOUND The Kansas Comet TENNIS KU BOOKSTORES Freshman trio steps up to improve team morale KANSAS UNION BURGE UNION EDWARDS CAMPUS (785) 864-4640 kubookstores.com THE OFFICIAL BOOKSTORES OF KU A mix of chemistry, a dash of teamwork and a sprinkle of talent is exactly what the women's tennis team has to offer as it begins the new season and plays its first tournament at the University of New Mexico this weekend. They'll join a crop of veterans to kick off the season this weekend at the University of New Mexico MILKES BY WHITNEY HAMILTON whamilton@kansan.com Dzuba Wilbert PETT Morosova R. HALYAYA Three freshmen, Alessandra Dzuba, Erin Wilbert and Ekaterina Morosova will be adorned in crimson and blue for the first time in their careers. The upperclassmen have helped with the mixture of excitement and uncertainty the "Our goal is competing hard, working on the competition and working at a high level this season," fourth-year coach Amy Hall- Holt said. freshmen have on their minds by encouraging and letting them know the hard work pays off in the end. Working at a high level is definitely the key to a successful sea- ally with that comes difficulty in communication," Emily Gorham, Boerne, Texas, sophomore said. EMILY GORHAM Boerne, Texas, sophomore "This year everyone is very comfortable with one another and we're really coming together early on as a team." "One thing I would love to see this year is an injury-free team stepping out on the court each tournament." son, and the girls motivate each other and themselves toward the same common goal — a victory. After weeks of practicing with familiar faces across the court, the team will play against dif- ers motivates the team to improve during workouts and practices. Each girl practices with intensity and drive, while remembering to keep in mind the injuries the team was plagued with throughout last season. Along with the team chemistry, the experience and talent of the play- "One thing I would love to see this year is an injury-free team stepping out on the court each tournament," Gorham said. With help from the team's new trainer, they can focus on developing a stronger, healthier team once the season is in full swing to avoid major injuries. Although the team doesn't have a team motto, Hall-Holt always gives a couple of encouraging words before the team starts a match: "Finish strong." These few words guide the team to work hard, resulting in the right push to have a winning season combined with chemistry, teamwork and raw talent. "The team is a mix of girls from many different countries and usu- ferent sets of women and use the techniques it has learned to perform their hardest. "The experience of the upper-classmen coming back is an advantage, and our freshmen being a very talented group makes me excited to see what they put out," Hall-Holt said. "It's nice seeing these girls do what they do best." Although three seniors are gone from last year, the Jayhawks still have an experienced team of nine women who know what to expect this season. The benefit of having the majority of the players come back has helped the team improve and with the addition of new players, the chemistry of the team seems to fit. The chemistry the team has this season is a newfound experience among coaches and players. 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Jon Goering/KANSAN Hawks find motivation to improve following tough loss to Colorado BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com The layhawks might wish they had done some things differently in their loss against Colorado on Wednesday night. The Hawks committed 32 errors during the game, a quarter of those occurring in the first set, the most they've committed this season. But for coach Ray Bechard, as long as the first set from that match is not a nightly occurrence, he can breathe a little easier. "We had 8 hitting errors in that game and that's just so many," Bechard said of that first set. "It is what it is. When you have the chance to win on the road in this conference you have to take advantage of it." After such a close match with that number of errors, the Jayhawks will have plenty to fine-tune before a tough game this weekend. Kansas faces off against Iowa State at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Horeisi Center, and the Jayhawks can expect a competitive match against a Cyclone team that was ranked in the preseason. "We got a very good team coming in Saturday," Bechard said. "We got a lot of very tough preparation in front of us." Iowa State comes in with an impressive 9-3 record after beating Texas A&M on their home court Wednesday night in three sets. Senior outside hitter Karina Garlington expects the Jayhawks to be more mindful of their mistakes. She said she thought Kansas beat itself in its last match. "I think it was definitely in our hands," Garlington said. "We would get ahead a few points, but we just couldn't hold on to any moment. I think it's all on our side." Although it might seem the team is relying on Garlington, whose 24 kills against Colorado were a career high, the team has actually shown some balance offensively. Bechard said he would like to extend that balance. "We would like to get Natalie a little more involved." Bechard said of senior outside hitter Natalie Uhart. Kansas had four players with double digits in kills, but Uhart was not one of them. She has made only six kills in 19 attempts, the fewest attempts of any middle blocker. Even with the disappointment of the close loss, Garlington said, she knows the team can look at the match and improve. "We'll just use it as a learning tool." Garlington said. "It'll light some fire under us for Iowa State this weekend." The Jayhawks will not have any time to lament this loss. The schedule is brutal for Kansas. After Iowa State, the Jayhawks will play against three consecutive ranked teams, two of which, Nebraska and Texas, are ranked in the top three. The other team, Kansas State, is ranked No.18. But Garlington and the rest of the Jayhawks are not going to let that deter them from their goals this season and will continue to play with confidence for the remainder of the year. "In the Big 12, anybody can beat anybody," Garlington said. "We are really going to use this to fire us up extra hard for Iowa State. We have a lot to think about so we're going to try and move on." — Edited by Adam Mowder MLB ASSOCIATED PRESS Royals end season with victory against Seattle KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City rolled through a weak part of its schedule, putting together its best run in five years It left the Royals feeling good about themselves, even at the end of another losing season. 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It was the Royals' first fourgame sweep of anyone since taking a home series against Detroit from Sept. 19-21, 2005. Kansas City had at least 10 hits (13) for the sixth time during a seven-game winning streak, its longest since opening the 2003 season 9-0. Alberto Callaspo and Alex Gordon drove in two runs apiece, and Mark Teahen had two of his three hits in Kansas City's five-run fourth inning. Still in last place in the AL Central, the Royals are enjoying this late-season run. "It feels good, a different feeling than what we're used to," Greinke said. "It's nice to feel good about yourselves for once." Greinke (12-10) has been one of the AL's best strikeout pitchers this season and got off to a great start. The right-hander struck out the side in the first inning, including Raul Ibanez to end it for his 500th career punchout. Greinke added four more and didn't allow a runner past second base, giving up two hits before being replaced by Jimmy Gobble in the eighth inning. 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Louisville quarterback Hunter Cantwell prepares to pass behind the protection of linemen Eric Wood and Josh Byrom during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday. Kansas State's Balkonmich and Ian Campbell defend. Ali, back in his hometown to participate in Ryder Cup festivities, waved to the team while rolling through the end zone on a golf cart toward the end of the first quarter. "When he rode by, all the players got jacked," Louisville coach Steve Kraghorpe said. None more than running back Victor Anderson. ASSOCIATED PRESS The freshman ran for 176 yards and three long touchdowns, including a dazzling 56-yard burst in which he broke two tackles and spun around a defender, showcasing the kind of footwork that would have made Ali grin. "I just go out and run. I don't remember what happens." Anderson said. Instead, the Wildcats struggled to stop Louisville's three-pronged rushing attack of Anderson, Brock Bolen and Bilal Powell. Anderson might not remember his breakout performance, but Kansas State (2-1) certainly will. The Wildcats had hoped to add a little polish to their nonconference resume and prove they've turned a corner under third-year coach Ron Prince. While Anderson darted and dashed through the Wildcats, Bolen bulled his way to 104 yards on 23 clock-chewing carries and helped Louisville (2-1) control the line of scrimmage. The Cardinals ran 88 plays and held the ball for more than 41 minutes. "Brock comes in and wears them down and Bilal and I come out and just run around them," Anderson said. "Brock kept pounding it and the offensive line kept blocking, so we just kept running it." Louisville played without starting left tackle George Bussey and left guard Mark Wetter, both out with injuries. Replacements Greg Tomczyk and Josh Byrom, however, filled in capably as Louisville's dominant line play helped offset 313 yards and three touchdowns by Kansas State quarterback Josh Freeman. "We need to do better, I need to coach better and I need to make our team understand how these teams need to be played," Prince said. "I'm not happy about it." Deon Murphy had a spectacular 86-yard punt return for the Wildcats, but Kansas State turned the ball over three times and couldn't get Louisville's offense off the field. "We had our moments at times where we showed that we could do some things in all three phases but we couldn't put enough consistent plays together," Prince said. The Wildcats had hoped to use the game as a springboard to respectability heading into Big 12 play. Instead questions remain about just how far the program has come under Prince. It hasn't been the easiest two years for Kraghorpe. The Cardinals limped to a 6-6 finish last season, and an ugly loss to rival Kentucky to start this season left fans wondering if he was the right choice to replace Bobby Petrino. But if the Cardinals can find a way to build on their most complete performance under Kragthorpe, better days lie ahead. "We're starting to turn the corner, but we haven't turned it yet," he said. "We're not satisfied." He shouldn't be after Louisville allowed Kansas State to stick around despite being outplayed on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Hunter Cantwell threw for 274 yards and two touchdowns and Doug Beaumont had nine catches for 119 yards as Louisville racked up 577 yards of total offense. Cantwell hit Troy Pascley for a 13-yard score to give Louisville a 20-7 lead early in the third quarter. Murphy's twisting punt return — he ran backwards 10 yards and avoided a handful of tackles before racing up the field for the score — kept Kansas State in it, but only briefly. Louisville needed just five plays to restore the two-touchdown lead, as Anderson broke up the middle and used a nifty spin move to zip 56 yards for a score. Anderson's final touchdown, a 27-yard burst down the left sideline, pushed the lead to 35-14. Kansas State tried to rally, cutting it to nine on two late touchdown passes by Freeman, but Louisville's defense got one last stop with just over two minutes left to end the comeback. Pay heed 2008 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS KANSAS 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 PLATINUM 4648 7612 3456 7890 4648 GOOD THRU 00/00 John Banks VISA the Championship Visa® hath arrived. The KU Alumni Association proudly introduces the exclusive 2008 Kansas National Championship Platinum Visa. • Earn great rewards, including those redeemable at the KU bookstores and Alumni Association. • Get a free gift when you apply for a card during any home game. • Jayhawk® Visa check, credit and gift cards are available exclusively at INTRUST Bank. 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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — If you know how to drive a golf cart, take lunch orders and color-coordinate clothing, you, too, can be a Ryder Cup captain! A captain doesn't make substitutions on the fly, decide when to bunt or which defense to call, or even what changes are needed to cope when a player is sent off or locked up in the penalty box. He's about as useful as the broken tee left behind once the first ball is in the air. GOLF ASSOCIATED PRESS What about motivating his With the opening match less than 24 hours away, someone asked Euro captain Nick Faldo — whose 11 appearances and 25 points won are Ryder Cup records — whether he could recall his captains telling him anything important during a match. players on the course? "I can't think right now," he replied. "I've got enough spinning in my head." Please. Faldo has had more than three years to prepare and his U.S. counterpart, Paul Azinger, two. Ten of the 12 players on Faldo's squad, and eight of Azinger's dozen, were chosen by a qualifying system. Other than selecting the outfits his players — and their wives — will wear, he has to call the caterer and make sure the team room is stocked with the right brands of beer and candy bars. Most people believe Seve Ballesteros was one of the best, not 843-SUBS (7827) On the first green, when Tiger Woods looked up from a 6-foot putt to give his side a 1-up lead, there, with arms folded and a skeptical look on his face, stood Ballesteros. In the 18th fairway, when Swede Jesper Parnevik fussed over an approach shot to seal his match, who should turn up for a long consult but Ballesteros. On the other hand, most people believe Englishman Mark James was the worst. He was captain in 1999, when the U.S. squad notched its only win in the last half-dozen cups. to mention the most hands-on, captain ever. In 1997, the Spaniard turned up so many times in so many different spots around the Valderrama Golf Club that people started wondering whether he'd been cloned. Afterward, Parnevik described their chat this way: "He just said, 'That's a nice lie there.' ] ] [ ] ] [ ] ] Jersey Mike's Subs 10¢ off for each point KU scores against SHSU Must present coupon Applies to reg or giant sub. Maximum discount is $4.00. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Valid only at 1601 W23rd $S_{2}$, Lawrence THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19 2008 SPORTS 7B FANTASY FOOTBALL Waiver saviors: Who will fill the holes in your roster ? Look for Bush to make an impact, Frerotte to return to signal calling and the Rams to win this weekend If you have some spots to fill on your roster, here are few players you can pick up from the waiver wire that should have some success this weekend. MICHAEL BUSH, RUNNING BACK, OAKLAND RAIDERS DESEAN JACKSON, WIDE RECEIVER, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES Bush had 16 carries for 90 yards and one touchdown while splitting carries with rookie Darren McFadden. What more do you want? The road to recovery has been long for the former Louisville star, but with opportunity knocking with Justin Fargas having injury problems, now could be Bush's time to shine. He is more of a power back than McFadden and could be very useful in the red zone for the Raiders. Look for him to have another solid outing balancing the running attack because quarterback JaMarcus Russell can't throw the ball. GUS FREROTTE, QUARTERBACK, MINNESOTA VIKINGS If you didn't pick up Jackson last week, don't waste any more time. There was a knock on his size entering the NFL draft last spring, but his speed has more than made up for that on the field. Jackson is currently fourth in the league in receiving yards with 216 yards. With wide receiver Kevin Curtis out and Reggie Brown still nursing an injury, Jackson should be quarterback Donovan McNabb's primary target for a few more weeks. BY KELLY BRECKUNITCH kbreckunitch@kansan.com You've been waiting for this moment for too long, right? Gus Frerotte is back! With quarterback Tarvarius Jackson struggling the first two weeks, coach Brad Childress decided to hand the offense over to the veteran Frerotte. Minnesota has some potential in the receiving corps with Bernard Berrian and Sidney Rice, and an experienced quarterback could help them flourish. With a strong running game to anchor the offense, Frenette doesn't have to do much to make an impact on defense. He just has to stay away from headbutting walls. Besides, who else were you going to pick up? Tyler Thigpen? DARREN SPROLES, RUNNING BACK, SAN DIEGO CHARGERS You saw running back LaDainian Tomlinson's performance last week, and he's a little banged up heading into this weekend. Sproles is a must-add for all Tomlinson owners and a good pick-up for anybody else. Sproles had 125 total yards and a touchdown in the loss to Denver and is electric in the San Diego offense because he is a threat to take it to the house any time he touches the ball. If Tomlinson continues to get banged up, Sproles will see more and more carries as the change-of-pace back. ATLANTA DEFENSE Why? They're playing the Chiefs. Defensive end John Abraham leads the league in sacks, and as bad as Atlanta looked last week, Kansas City looked worse. Atlanta limited Tampa Bay to 160 passing yards last weekend and with Tyler Thigpen starting for Kansas City, Atlanta can focus on its run defense to shut down the Chiefs. If you need a defense to fill in this weekend, Atlanta is your best bet. JOHN CARLSON, TIGHT END, SEATTLE SAHAWKS Carlson has quickly become quarterback Matt Hasselbeck's favorite target. The Seattle wide receivers have been plagued by injuries, so Hasselbeck has been leaning on his rookie tight end in the passing game. The Seahawks face the hapless St. Louis Rams this weekend. It should be a forgone conclusion that Seattle will be racking up the offensive yards. According to yahoo.com, only 19 percent of fantasy owners have Carlson on their rosters, so grab him while you can. STEVE SLATON, RUNNING BACK, HOUSTON TEXANS Slaton could see the majority of the carries in this weekend's game against Tennessee. Starter Ahman Green is suffering from a knee injury and may not play, so Slaton will have a strong impact on the game. His dynamic ability that he showed in college makes him a wild card in the Texans' offense because he could be used effectively in the running and passing game. There's still time to pick him up before the battle of the rookie running backs, as Slaton will be opposed by Titans rookie running back Chris Johnson. San Diego Chargers running back Darren Sproles runs for a touchdown against Denver Broncos cornerback Dre Bly during the fourth quarter Sunday. With Ladainian Tomlinson suffering from an injured toe, Sproles could see more action this week. BOLD PREDICTION OF THE WEEK The Rams will win a game. Seattle's defense has looked awful and while it's hard to be worse than the Rams defense, I think it will happen this weekend. The St. Louis offense will break out if its shell this weekend and put up the numbers it is capable of, so activate the St. Louis players on your fantasy roster and watch as the points fly. Final Score: Rams 34, Seahawks 27 Edited by Rachel Burchfield CHARGERS 43 ASSOCIATED PRESS NFL Six months later, Broncos receiver charged with battery ASSOCIATED PRESS ENGLEWOOD, Colo. Prosecutors in Georgia have filed two counts of simple battery against Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall stemming from a 6-month-old domestic violence complaint. The charges were filed Sept. 10 in Fulton County State Court. Police allege Marshall threw his ex-girlfriend on a bed, slapped her and damaged an Atlanta apartment on March 4. Marshall said Thursday he had been waiting for charges to be filed, but it wasn't clear why they came so long after the complaint. "Like I said before, that's my past," he said. "Everything that came out in camp was from last year and there was an incident in March, but that's still an open case and we've been waiting six months for those charges to be filed," he said. "And it's finally here and that's why I have (attorney) Harvey Steinbrenner for" Marshall said. Steinberg was in court and didn't immediately return a message. Broncos coach Mike Shanahan declined to comment. Marshall was arrested March 6 on a domestic violence warrant requested by the former girlfriend. He was released the next day after posting $1,000 bond. ed in Douglas County, south of Denver, when a woman identified as his girlfriend said he used his vehicle to block her taxi as she tried to leave after an argument. That case was dismissed. It was his third arrest in about a year. In October 2007, he was arrested in Denver on suspicion of driving under the influence. He pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of driving while ability-impaired last week and was sentenced to a year of probation. In March 2007, he was arrest- The arrests caught the attention of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who met with Marshall in August and then suspended him for three games. That was later reduced to one game, the Broncos' season opener at Oakland. Purchase a hat or T-shirt and you could win free apparel! WE SALUTE YOU SPORTS DOME APPAREL WEARER! 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Kansas will be on national television for the third time in four games this season as the game is being carried by Fox College Sports. 0 field goals missed by Kansas BY THE NUMBERS 1 Kerry Meier's national rank in receptions with 29 1 Todd Reesing's national rank in completions 11 consecutive home wins for Kansas 28 players from the state of Texas 31 points scored in a row by South Florida PLAYER TO WATCH James Holt. Holt had 13 tackles, including three for a loss, and two forced fumbles against South Florida. Mike Rivera and Holt were the only two defensive players who played against Rhett Bormar when he was the quarterback for Oklahoma when Kansas lost to the Sooners 19-3 and Holt recorded one tackle. GETTING BACK ON TRACK Holt BRIAN HUGHES QUESTION MARKS COUNTDOWN TO KICK-OFF Will Kansas establish a running game? The running game has been down-right awful during the first three games of 2008, and a lowly opponent such as Sam Houston State seems to be the perfect team to get it going against. Will Kansas fans stop yelling "rip his (expletive) head off" during kickoffs? Coach Mark Mangino has asked students to stop yelling the profane chant at the game, but it remains to be seen if they will actually do it. GAME DAY Jayhawks return home after tough loss in Florida KANSAS VS. SAM HOUSTON STATE 6 p.m.Saturday, Memorial Stadium,FCS Kansas 2-1,0-0 Big 12 Kerry Meier leads the nation in receptions with 29 and that number should go up significantly against a subpar Sam Houston State defense on Saturday. Todd Reesing is sixth in the nation in passing with 1,041 yards passing and nine touchdowns. The rushing game, however, continues to struggle. Through three games, Kansas is averaging only 105 yards Meier OFFENSE per game on the ground. Angus Quigley leads the team with an average of just 51 yards per game. ★★★★ DENVER TORONTO Linebacker James Holt leads the nation in forced fumbles with an average of one per game. Holt and the defense are looking to rebound from a poor effort in the South Florida game and should come out fired up against Sam Houston State. The defense allowed three touchdowns in a seven-minute span against South Florida, but allowed no touchdowns and only three points in the first two games of the se DEFENSE KANSAN.COM Holt POLICE DEPT. ★★★★☆ Marcus Herford has struggled and averaged only nine yards per kick return in 2008. The preseason All-American had more than 26 yards per return in 2007 but teams have been kicking away from him and taking away his chances at big returns. He is primed for a breakout game against Sam Houston State. Jacob Branstetter is a perfect five for on field Herford SPECIALTEAMS goals this season, but his longest has been only 30 yards. ★★★☆★ Coach Mark Mangino has said that the run game will improve or that he would start making personnel changes. It will be interesting to see if that does indeed take place because all of the wide receivers, who Mangino said were not doing a good job blocking for the running backs, have been putting up very impressive numbers. Mangino also said that Angus Quigley would see carries earlier in the game against South Florida, but he didn't play until the third quarter. COACHING ★★★☆★ MOMENTUM Kansas lost for only the second time in almost two years so it will be interesting to see how they respond. Playing a team like Sam Houston State should allow them to have a breakout game. Kansas is fired up to get on the field and put the bad taste of last week's loss out of its mouth, so surprisingly the Jayhawks will have a large amount of momentum coming in. ★★★☆☆ B.J. nains Sam Houston State 1-0,0-0 Southland Conference OFFENSE Senior quarterback Rhett Bomar holds a career record of 1-0 against Kansas. However, he'll find that a lot has changed since that 2005 contest. Since then, the Jayhawks have transformed themselves into a national power while Bomar traded Sooner crimson for Bearkat orange. In his new team's 58-14 victory over East Central Oklahoma, Bomar was solid. He completed --- Bomar Brown 14 of 22 passes for 198 yards and four touchdowns. He also ran for 30 yards. Junior James Aston rushed for a team high 115 yards and two touchdowns on eight carries. DEFENSE PETER E. MCKAY ★★★★ All-Southland defensive end Chris Brown leads the Bearkat defense. Last year he recorded five of the team's 13 total sacks. Junior linebacker Luke McCall and sophomore cornerback DJ. Emerson each recorded an interception in week one. Defensive tackles Eric Mikoljchak and Kevin Smith average 6-foot-3 and 314 pounds each to anchort the Sam Houston State SPECIAL TEAMS Saturday is a homecoming for two of Sam Houston State's special teams players. Punter/linebacker Derrick Raymer, from Goodland, pulled double duty in week one because starting punter Lucas Ortiz, from Leavenworth, was injured. At linebacker, Raymer recorded three tackles, including one for an eight-yard loss. At punter, Raymer kicked four times for an average of run defense. However, overall the unit is undersized and its secondary will probably struggle to keep up with the speed of Kansas' wide receivers. 31. 8 yards. Junior kicker Taylor Wilkins went 7 for 8 on extra points and nailed a 45-yard goal in the Bearkat game. Raymer @ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★★ COACHING 80 82 Coach Todd Whitten started his career as an assistant for two years at Texas Tech. From there, he moved around the country before settling in Houston as head coach in 2005. Whiten was an All-Southland quarterback at Stephen F. Austin and the Sam Houston State offense has made improvements every year under his watch.The Bearkats are coming off back-to-back runner-up finishes in the Southland. See full coverage of the game, including live blogging and photos, during Saturday's game on Kansan.com ★★★☆★ MOMENTUM Twenty-three days after opening the season with a 58-14 victory, Sam Houston State will finally play another game. A scheduled by week coupled with a cancellation due to Hurricane lke has put the Bearkats in the unenviable position of trying to tune up against a ranked team on the road. The team just returned to the practice field on Tuesday afternoon after spending nearly a week away from campus. Dezmon Briscoe ADIDAS Taylor Bern ★★★★ SHSU KICKOFF AT A GLANCE Rhett Bomar is a familiar name to Big 12 followers, but his performance on Saturday likely won't remind anyone of his 2005 potential. As a freshman, Bomar had a stacked team surrounding him. This time around, he's playing with a FCS team that's just trying to get back into a routine after sitting on the sidelines for over three weeks. Coach Todd Whitten said his team would have to shake off the rust, and that's not a good thing against a top-25 team on the road. BY THE NUMBERS 4 6.9 Rhett Bomar passing touchdowns in week one Bearkats a yards per carry, nearly twice that of the Jawhaves 7 punts in a 39-3 loss at Oklahoma State last year 14.4 14.4 average yards per carry for senior James Aston in week one average yards per catch for senior Catron Houston in week one 23 days since Sam Houston State's last game PLAYERTOWATCH Senior wide receiver Ca Senior wide receiver Catron Houston, a Houston native transferred to Sam Houston State after playing in nine games as a freshman at Texas Tech. Last year he led the Bearkats with 46 catches for 597 yards. In week one, he ALEXANDER Houston led the team with five catches for 72 yards and two touchdowns. Houston also handles punt return duties. QUESTION MARKS Can the Bearkats make it through the first quarter? The likelihood of the Bearkats hanging in this game is miniscule, but keeping the score close through one quarter would be positive. Bearkat players are just happy to get back on the field, but enjoy a 28-point deficit after 15 minutes. Will Rhett Bomar throw a touchdown pass? Bomar had no trouble scoring against East Central Oklahoma but that doesn't translate to Kansas' defensive unit. Bomar could prove he's still got a Big 12 arm in this game. BIG 12 SCHEDULE Game Time (CT) Channel Baylor at Connecticut 7 p.m. ESPN2 Saturday Buffalo at No. 5 Missouri 1 p.m. No TV Miami (FL) at Texas A&M 2:30 p.m. ABC Rice at No. 7 Texas 6 p.m. No TV Massachusetts at No. 11 Texas Tech 6 p.m. No TV Sam Houston State at No. 19 Kansas 6 p.m. FCS Iowa State at UNLV 8 p.m. The Mtn. Friday BIG 12 CONFERENCE A Kansas effectively runs the ball. Fans have seen Todd Reesing's aerial assault move the ball up and down the field, but highly touted running backs Jake Sharp and loccues Crawford have been ineffective thus far. Kansas should really be concerned if the running game is still stuck in neutral after Saturday. MEMORIAL STADIUM WILL ROCK IF... GALE SAYERS WILL WEEP IF... Kansas fails to get to the quarterback. The Jayhawks defensive front has struggled to create pressure on the quarterback, forcing Mangino to blitz the linebackers. If Kansas can't use an effective four-man rush against an over-matched Sam Houston State offensive line, then there will be trouble in Lawrence. PREDICTION Kansas 55, Sam Houston State 10 6 SATURDAY'S TOP 25 TELEVISED GAMES Game Time Channel 1 Troy at No. 13 Ohio State 11 a.m. Big Ten Network No. 15 East Carolina at NC State 11 a.m. ESPN Temple at No. 16 Penn State 11 a.m. Big Ten Network No. 9 Alabama at Arkansas 11:30 a.m. No TV South Carolina State at No. 23 Clemson 12 p.m. No TV Buffalo at No. 5 Missouri 1 p.m. No TV Wyoming at No. 14 Brigham Young 2 p.m. No TV No. 4 Florida at Tennessee 2:30 p.m. CBS Boise State at No. 17 Oregon 2:30 p.m. No TV No. 20 Utah at Air Force 3 p.m. No TV No. 12 South Florida at FIU 4 p.m. ESPNU Rice at No. 7 Texas 6 p.m. No TV Massachusetts at No. 11 Texas Tech 6 p.m. No TV No. 18 Wake Forest at No. 24 Florida State 6 p.m. ESPN2 Sam Houston State at No. 19 Kansas 6 p.m. FCS No. 6 LSU at No. 10 Auburn 6:45 p.m. ESPN No. 3 Georgia at Arizona State 7 p.m. ABC No. 25 Fresno State at Toledo 7:15 p.m. ESPNU } LAST YEAR'S HAWKS GET NEW BLING The basketball national champions receive rings at a ceremony in Allen Fieldhouse Friday SPORTS 1B SALON HAWK SPEARHEADS FUNDRAISER FOR CANCER Owner hopes to raise $10,000 for breast cancer awareness this year NEWS | 3A THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 23 EDITOR'S LETTER Photos not meant to offend BY MATT ERICKSON merickson@kansan.com The University Daily Kansan operates independently from the University. The only people who review our content before it goes to print are our student editors — no faculty members or anyone else. But with this freedom comes a responsibility to our readers, and that's why I'd like to respond to some concerns from our audience. The Kansan and the University have heard from several people who objected to the photo on the cover of the "Sex on the Hill" section released Thursday. They objected not just to the sexual nature of the photo, but to the location of the photo: the top of the Campanile, a memorial to the 277 KU students, faculty and staff who died in World War II. These people thought the photo had defaced the Campanile and insulted what it stood for. These objections took us at The Kansan somewhat by surprise, because none of us had considered before the section's publication that the Campanile was a World War II memorial. Someone certainly should have raised that point during our planning, and for that ignorance on our part, I apologize. The Kansan certainly had no intent to insult those who gave their lives for our country. But our failure to consider the Campanile's significance illustrates that most students probably view the Campanile as a campus monument and a part of graduation-day tradition, but not as the war memorial it's meant to be. Thus, few students probably thought about the Campanile's purpose when they saw the photo Thursday. Also important to this issue are The Kansan news staff's goals in producing the "Sex on the Hill" section. Our goal was not to sensationalize, to offend people or to encourage anyone to go to the top of the Campanile or Fraser Hall — please, please don't. Instead, we hoped to portray sex as what it is — a major topic in the lives of many students, and as much a part of those students' lives at KU as classes, sporting events or the buildings they pass by every day on campus. The Kansan certainly didn't aim to deface or disrespect the Campanile or any other campus location. We here at the Kansan are students, just like the thousands of others at the University, learning as we go. Like those other students, we make mistakes — but our mistakes are printed out and distributed for thousands of people to see. But people reading the paper and looking at the photos didn't see our intentions they saw only the results. This means we have to think about our content not just from our own perspective, but from the vast and varied perspectives of our audience. This incident has helped us learn that lesson. So we at The Kansan promise to learn from this and from our other experiences, and to do a better job of keeping our readers in mind in every decision we make. If you have an opinion about the cover photo or anything else in the "Sex on the Hill" section, please let us know about it. Send a letter to the editor to opinion@ kansan.com, or just send me an e-mail at merickson@kansan.com to let us know what you think. The best way for us at The Kansan to learn and improve is to hear what our readers think. THEY'RE BACK Erickson is Kansan editor-in-chief. Jon Goering/KANSAN KU KANSAS 66 Junior quarterback Todd Reesing celebrates with his offensive line after they helped get him into the end zone for the first Kansas touchdown of Saturday's game against Sam Houston State at Memorial Stadium. Reesing completed 23 of 38 of his passes for 356 yards and two touchdowns. He also recorded this rushing touchdown, which got the Hawks on the board after a scorless first quarter. 18 36 Junior wide receiver Kerry Meier leaps into the endzone at the end of a 68-yard touchdown reception on a pass from junior quarterback Todd Reesing. Meier recorded a career-high 136 receiving yards on eight catches. The second-quarter touchdown put the Hawks up 14-0. Jon Goering/KANSAN MEMORIAL Ceremony to honor life of slain student activist BY BETSY CUTCLIFF bcutcliff@kansan.com The memorial will give friends and family the opportunity to celebrate Mackey, who had dedicated much of her time to women's rights. The University of Kansas School of Law will host a memorial ceremony this evening in remembrance of KU law student Jana Mackey, who was murdered in her ex-boyfriend's Lawrence home on July 2. Jessica Leffler, KU law student, said that Jana would have wanted her friends and family to celebrate her life instead of her death. "If there ever was a life to celebrate, it was Janas', Leffler said. "By celebrating Jana's life, we hope to inspire others to do the same through their words and actions." In honor of their daughter, parents Christie and Curt Brungardt launched a Web site encouraging others to continue Mackey's work and care about abuse victims. They named the site 1100torches.org after the 1,100 people who were at the initial memorial July 9. Through the site, they urge others to "pick up her fallen torch and find the courage to carry her work forward." The memorial will take place at 6 p.m. in the Kansas Room at the Union. RESIDENCE Hemenway dedicates new scholarship hall BY RYAN MCGEENEY rmcgeeney@kansan.com Students, parents and alumni gathered near the corner of 13th and Ohio streets Saturday afternoon to celebrate the dedication of the University's newest scholarship halls, the Floyd H. and Kathryn Krebblief Scholarship Hall. Krehbiel is the University's twelfth scholarship hall and was officially opened in August, about a year after construction crews first broke ground in 2007. It houses 50 men. Chancellor Robert Hemenway led the dedication ceremony, which also featured brief addresses from Dale Seuferling, the president of KU Endowment and Sai Folmsbee, Topeka junior and the hall's president. Carl Krehbiel, who donated $4 million for the construction of the hall and a $400,000 maintenance fund, also spoke. Krebbiel, a KU alumnus who lived in Stephenson Scholarship Hall until his graduation in 1970, named the new resi- SEE SCHOLARSHIP ON PAGE 3A index Classifieds...6B Crossword...4A Horoscopes...4A Opinion...5A Sports...1B Sudoku...4A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2008 The University Daily Kansan VIDI MA ASSOCIATED PRESS MUSICIANS SURVIVE CRASH IN SC Four others aboard plane killed ENTERTAINMENT 4A weather TODAY 83 63 Partly Cloudy TUESDAY 85 61 Mostly Sunny WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY 83 58 Isolated T-Storms weather.com 1 10 --- 2A NEWS --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 quote of the day "At 20 years of age the will reigns, at 30 the wit, at 40 the judgment." Benjamin Franklin fact of the day At the age of twenty-two, Ben Franklin was the owner of the Pennsylvania Gazette newspaper. His printing company printed the paper money for both Pennsylvania and Delaware. www.franklinbusybody.com/facts.asp 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. Wheeler: Show class when KU plays Sam Houston State 2. Monsignor to leave St. Lawrence after 28 years 3. Chancellor approved for raise for 2009 year 4. Alumni group bashes new font 5. Wireless access, coming to you 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. 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 0746-4967) 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 66044. Annual subscriptions by mail are $120 plus tax. Student subscriptions of are paid through the student activity fee. Postmaster: Send address to The University Daily Kansan, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 66045 media partners KUJH For more news today to KUJH- ... Sunflower Broadband 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 KUH online at ku.edu. KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there is news, music, sports or other content made for students, by students. Whether it's rock 'n' roll or sports or spe 907 NJNN Bench pressing WESTERN STATE Allison Richardson/KANSAN Zach Yakel, Lakin sophomore, and Joey Mayer, St. Louis sophomore, build a bench on Sunday afternoon behind Marvin Hall. Yakel and Mayer are building the bench for the new campus garden that will be located across from the Kansas Union. Organizers hope for larger turnout BLOOD DRIVE BY JOE PREINER jpreiner@kansan.com The KU Blood Drive is sticking around campus all week. The Kansas Union, Lied Center and Oliver Hall will serve as temporary blood donation clinics when the drive begins Monday. The drive will also set up in Phi Kappa Psi, McCollum Hall and Hashinger Hall later in the week. Students interested in donating blood or volunteering can schedule appointments or drop by one of the locations. Bey Krebs of the American Red Cross said the goal for this fall's drive was 1,000 pints of blood. With more than 26,000 students on campus, Krebs said, attaining that goal should not be difficult. During the past several years, though, participation in the blood drive has declined. Since 2006, the pints of blood donated has dropped by more than 16 percent, Krebs said. If the numbers from this spring are any indication, that number could be even lower this year. Krebs said the top two reasons people didn't donate blood were a fear of needles and a lack of motivation. She also said recent natural disasters had increased the need for blood donations. "We need young, healthy people to step up and take their place in helping to save lives," Krebs said. —Edited by Adam Mowder Monday times and locations Lied Center- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kansas Union - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oliver Hall Lobby - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday Kansas Union Ballroom- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kansas Union- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oliver Hall Lobby- 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Kansas Union Ballroom- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdav Kansas Union- 11 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hashinger Hall Theater- 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdav Kansas Union Ballroom-11 a.m to 5 p.m. Kansas Union- 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. McCollum Hall Lobby- 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday Kansas Union Ballroom- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kansas Union- 8:30 a.m. to 3 McCollum Hall Lobby- 10 a.m. McCollum Hall Lobby- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phi Kappa Psi- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MIDDLE EAST Suicide bomber kills 20 in Pakistan ASSOCIATED PRESS ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - A massive suicide truck bomb gutted the heavily guarded Maririott Hotel in Pakistan's capital Saturday, killing at least 40 people and wounding at least 250. Dozens more were feared dead inside the building that was still burning hours after the attack. The targeting of the American hotel chain appeared to be one of the largest terrorist attacks ever in Pakistan and came at a time of growing anger in Pakistan over a wave of cross-border strikes on militant bases by U.S. forces in Afghanistan. The bomb left a vast crater some 30 feet deep in front of the main building, where rescuers ferried a stream of bloodied bodies. The fire was still burning at 2 a.m., six hours after the blast. It spread from the front to back, gutting most of the building and sending up a thick pall of smoke over the area. Witnesses and officials said a large truck rammed two heavy metal barriers blocking the hotel entrance at about 8 p.m., when four restaurants inside would have been packed with diners at the hour that Muslims break their daily fast during the holy month of Ramadan. The five-story Marriott had been a favorite place for foreigners as well as Pakistani politicians and business people to stay and socialize in Islamabad despite repeated militant attacks on the hotel. The bombing came just hours after President Asif Ali Zardari made his first address to Parliament, less than a mile away from the hotel, and days ahead of the new leader's meeting with President Bush Tuesday in New York on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly. on campus The "Women's Golf hosts Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational" will be held all day at Alvamar Golf Course. The seminar "New Staff Orientation" will begin at 8 a.m. in 204 JRP Hall. The workshop "GIS II: Mapping Your Data" will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Budig PC Lab. The play "The King Stag" will begin at 1 p.m. in William Inge Memorial Theatre in Murphy Hall. The workshop "Yoga + Pilates" will begin at 2 p.m. in the Student Recreation Fitness Center. The lecture "Threat to the Planet: Dark and Bright Sides of Global Warming" will begin at 3 p.m. in Spahr Auditorium in Eaton Hall. The workshop "Things You Always Wanted to Know About Research but Were Afraid to Ask" will begin at 7 p.m. in the lobby in Ellsworth Hall. The workshop "True Colors Personality Assessment" will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Burge Union. The seminar "Osher Institute: NOT Over the Hill at 50: Sexuality & Relationships in the Lives of Older Adults" will begin at 7 p.m. in Continuing Education. The tea and talk lecture "Chinese and Japanese Arts: Antique or Not, Authentic or Fake?" will begin at 4 p.m. in the Pine Room in the Kansas Union. The workshop "Manage Your Time Manage Your Life" will begin at 4 p.m. in Wrestoec. The lecture "KU Department of Design Hallmark Design Symposium Series"will begin at 6 p.m.in 3139 Wescoe. The social event "Faculty Food for Thought" will begin at 5 p.m. in Mrs. E's. KUinfo daily KU info "What's your major?" 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"And I wanted to do something for the University, I just came to the conclusion that I could combine the two by contributing funds to a hall named after my parents. "A person just could not ask for better parents than I had," said Krehbiel, who brought his mother, Kathryn, to the dedication ceremony. Jerome Davies, senior vice president for development for KU Endowment, said because most of the ingredients necessary to build the scholarship hall were readily available — namely land and money — the University's role was primarily one of facilitator. "Really, we were just at the table to assist Carl in making his dreams come true," Davies said. "It's been a lengthy process, but it really came together beautifully." After the dedication ceremony, residents of the hall led tours through the facility, which features a series of two- and three-person rooms, many of which are suites that share a single bathroom. The hall also features dining, recreation and study facilities. "I knew Krehbiel was going to be the newest hall, and probably the nicest, so I put it as number one on my preference list," Frederick said. Frederick also said he was impressed by the camaraderie evident in scholarship hall life. "It's very intimate," Frederick said. "Since it's only 50 people, you get to know everyone really well." Some students, such as Mike Robinson, Emporia freshman, said they felt sure Krehbiel would be their home for their whole time at the University. "I love it," said Robinson. "It's a good place to live, good guys to live with. I don't really have plans to live anywhere else." KANSAS — Edited by Ramsey Cox *raul Tackett, Wamego sophomore, right, leads a small tour group of friends and family into the Floyd H. and Kathryn Krehbiel Scholarship Hall after a dedication ceremony Saturday afternoon.* Tackett is one of 50 men now living in the hall. Ryan McGeenev/KANSAN POLITICS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ASSOCIATED PRESS Democratic presidential candidate, Sen., Barack Obama, D-III., and Republican presidential candidate, Sen., John McCain, R-Ariz., talk as they walk together after participating in a Ground Zero 9/11 memorial observance on Sept. 11, 2008 in New York. McCains wife Wincy, left, took on. Both took a break from campaing to be there. ASSOCIATED PRESS Candidates set spending record WASHINGTON - Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain together spent $94 million in August, a record spree mostly aimed at about a dozen states that will probably decide their historic presidential contest. Their campaign finance reports, filed before Saturday's midnight deadline, show that more than half of their $3-million-a-day spending rate was devoted to advertising that became increasingly negative during the month. Unlike Obama, McCain is accepting $84 million in public money for the remaining two months of the campaign. That means he can't keep his surplus cash and has turned it over to national and state Republican party committees that can assist him in the fall. Both men had their personal best fundraising months. Obama raised $65 million and McCain raised $47.5 million, their reports show, Obama ended the month with more than $77 million in the bank; McCain ended with $27 million. McCain's fundraising included more than $9 million raised in the three days after he announced his selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate on Aug. 29. McCain spent about $23 million on advertising, his highest as he jockeyed for position against Obama in battleground states. Obama vastly outspent him — about $33 million — as he practically matched McCain's advertising in several key states and tried to expand his field to typically Republican-voting states such as Alaska and Georgia. Obama has since pulled out of those two states, but has continued to have an ad presence in GOP-leaning states such as Montana and North Dakota. He and McCain are also competing in the previously Republican territory of Virginia and North Carolina. McCain increased his staff spending, building up a payroll of nearly $1.2 million. He also spent more than $3 million on travel, at least twice as much as what he spent in July. The Obama-McCain money race is an important element at this stage of the contest, as both campaigns are seeking to influence voters with ads and build sizable ground organizations to register and mobilize voters in more than a dozen contested states. The campaigns are especially aware of mail-in or absentee voting schedules in some of those states and are spending money to get as many early votes as they can. Obama, however, was ahead of him in those categories as well. Obama spent about $2.8 million on payroll, an increase over his July spending. He also spent nearly $4.9 million on travel. Altogether, Obama spent $53.5 million in August and McCain spent $41 million. Both candidates are also helping their respective national parties raise money. The parties can spend money on behalf of their presidential candidates — up to $19 million can be coordinated with the campaigns. NEEDCASH? Donate plasma. It pays to save a life. Salon Hawk hopes to raise $10,000 for breast cancer awareness BY JOE PREINER ipreiner@kansan.com Pink hair will help breast cancer patients at Lawrence Memorial Hospital if Salon Hawk has its way. The Pink Hair for Hope fundraiser is the brainchild of Emily Willis, the owner of the salon in the Kansas Union. Salon Hawk will offer pink hair extensions to every guest that comes in for a haircut. Each extension costs $10, with every dollar going to the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Breast Center. CAMPUS Hair salon heads up fundraiser This is the second year Willis has led the drive to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. Last year the fundraiser earned nearly $4,000. Willis said the $10,000 goal for this year was much loftier, but still attainable. She said putting To help raise money, Willis will travel to sororities, churches, homes and schools in Lawrence to put in the extensions. She said that practice outside of the salon was normally against the law, but that the state board had made an exception for her because it was a good cause. "To experience it, even from the sidelines, is a scary thing," Willis said. "This is really the we can do. This is a small salon," Willis said as she scheduled a customer for a haircut. "But we stay pretty busy." Hair extensions are just one way that Willis will help raise money. She will also sell T-shirts with "Save Second Base" printed on them. Willis said the shirts should be available by Tuesday, but that anyone who wanted a shirt could preorder it at the salon. Willis will also sell pink tree ribbons on campus to help raise money and awareness. "I mean, think about it," Devin said. "I'm 65 years old and I'll have some pink hair. What Emily is doing means a great deal. She's bringing a new energy to the cause." by the numbers experience. One of her friends, only 27, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Willis said it was a frightening experience that helped move her to action. KU graduate Dorothy Devin, now 65, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1988. She has been in remission for 20 years and said Willis' fundraiser was a fun way to battle the disease. "It does really help us," Clausing-Willis said. "Diagnosing and finding the disease early — it helps women survive it." Kathy Clausing-Willis, vice president and chief development officer at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, said the money Willis raised benefitted a lot of people. She said the money Willis and Salon Hawk donated last year helped pay for wigs, medicine and mammograms. She said the money went to causes that helped breast cancer patients feel more comfortable during their treatments. The idea for the fundraiser stemmed from Willis' personal $40 TODAY $80 THIS WEEK FOR NEW DONORS in 1,000 hair extensions over the course of more than one month was realistic. 816 W 24th St Lawrence, KS 60546 (785) 749-5750 www.alblasgm.com women living in U.S. with history of breast cancer in 2004 2.4 million 12. 5 percent chance of developing breast cancer in a lifetime 2 cancer is ranked as a cause of death in the U.S. The fundraiser will continue for the remainder of September and all of October. ~Source: The American Cancer Society and cdc.gov 125 178,480 estimated number of new breast cancer cases in women for 2007 2,030 estimated number of new breast cancer cases in men for 2007 178.480 ZLB Plasma NATIONAL Got bad milk? Chinese children hospitalized In a statement posted on its Web site late Sunday, the ministry said the sick children consumed milk made from milk powder, most of it You can view important details only via a new door device being photo ID (and address, and Social Security Card) valid only for new doors devices. Edited by Rachel Burchfield BEIJING - China's Health Ministry says the number of children sickened by tainted milk products has doubled, with nearly 12,900 in hospital and 104 of them seriously ill. Student Senate China's government is confronting one of the worst food safety crises in years, with inspectors having found the industrial chemical melamine in products from Sanlu and 21 other companies. produced by the Shijiazhuang Sanlu Group. It said 12,892 children have been hospitalized. Associated Press Fallament will convene in the coming days to select an interim president before elections, which are scheduled for next year. Baleka Mbete, the speaker of the National Assembly and chairwoman of the ANC, is expected to take over. NATIONAL South Africa's President steps down after election CAPE TOWN, South Africa - South African President Thabo Mbeki says he has formally resigned, effective as soon as a new president is chosen. Mbeki spoke in a nationally televised address Sunday. A day earlier, his African National Congress had called on him to resign. He is leaving before his second and last constitutionally allowed term expires next year. Mbeki lost the final battle Saturday in a long power struggle with African National Congress president Jacob Zuma. 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"The crew reacted to a sound that was consistent with a tire blowout." Horman For m er B l i n k - 1 8 2 d r u m m e r Travis Barker and celebrity disc jockey DJ JAM, whose real name is Adam out, Hersman said. Goldstein, remained in critical but stable condition Sunday; one of their doctors said he expected them to fully recover. Two of the musicians' close friends and the plane's pilot and co-pilot were killed when it shot Goldstein Hersman said no cause of the crash has been determined and the investigation is ongoing. She did say that pieces of tire were recovered about 2,800 feet from where the plane started its takeoff. The runway is 8,600 feet long. Barker and Goldstein performed as part of the house band at the MTV Video Music Awards earlier this month. off the end of the runway, ripped through a fence and crossed a highway. It came to rest on an embankment a quarter-mile from the end of the runway, engulfed in flames. 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Friday's Cryptoquip: THESE DAYS I PREFER SCULPTURE OVER PAINTING. I GUESS YOU COULD SAY I'VE HAD A CHANGE OF ART. Today's Cryptoquip Clue: E equals Z. Play Kansan Trivia! Log on to Kansantrivia.com to answer! QUESTION: The John S. and Yoshino Har- mon scholarships will benefit humanities multicultural scholars majoring in African and African-American Studies, as well as what other major? PRIZE: $25 to Starbucks Need a hint? Visits STUDENTS FOR KU.ORG S KU ENDOWMENT The University of Kansas Sponsored by KU Blood Drive Committee CHAMPION KU DONOR KU Blood Drive All presenting donors will receive a FREE Champion KU T-shirt! September 22 - 26 To make an appointment and for times and locations, please visit www.kublooddrive.com + American Red Cross Community Blood Center Save a life. Right here. Right now. Your mind isn't the only thing that needs exercise. Your mind is only thing that needs exercise STUDENT MEMBERSHIP $99* PER SEMESTER Curves YOUR CURVES WILL AMAZE YOU! curves.com [Image of a woman standing confidently with her hands on her knees, holding books.] 1 OPINION 5A MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN LETTER TO THE EDITOR POLICE DEPT. OF HOMES KANSAN FILE PHOTO Has The Kansan become The National Engquirer? Wednesday evening I happened to walk past the now well-known bicycle accident that took place in front of Marvin Hall. The scene was disheartening — EMTs bandaging a shaken young man who was nervously looking down at his own pools of blood on the pavement. I would have never guessed that The University Daily Kansan would draw so much attention to this somber incident the following day. But it did — and I'm thoroughly disappointed by the disrespect the Kansan has shown to both the accident victim and KU Journalism ("Biker smashes through back window of car", Sept. 18.) Since when does a quality university newspaper like the Kansan have the audacity to print an embarrassing front-page feature about the victim of a traffic accident, complete with a misleading, degrading headline and an array of gory photos? First and foremost, Andrew Cirocco did not "hit a parked car" as the headline so boldly stated. The fact is, he ran into the back of a car that had just pulled up alongside a curb sec onds before the impact. With that clarification, a reasonable person could imagine Andrew not seeing the car until it was too late. Unfortunately, many of those who caught a glimpse of the headline probably did not bother to read the entire article and discover this, which inevitably lead to me hearing a number of students making a mockery of Andrew's gruesome accident today. I realize that not every day in Lawrence brings fascinating news, but that doesn't give the Kansan the right to take an isolated traffic accident and turn it into a grandiose cover story with a close-up photo of the victim's dazed stare and blood-oozing chin. I thought those types of stories were more the forte of The National Enquirer — though after today's paper I'm not so sure of that. What happened should have been reported in a thoughtful manner, for the sake of those affected and for the virtue of good journalism. Sadly, the article was a lowbrow attention-getter that made a young man's frightening misfortune the entertainment for the entire student body. If you were Andrew, would you be troubled by the article? Travis Kimple is a sophomore from Beloit. Editor's note: The Kansan ran a clarification about the headline in Friday's issue. @KANSAN.COM COMMENTS ALREADY ONLINE comment by 01KUgrad I definitely agree. It was an accident, and it wasn't really worthy of this kind of coverage. If there had been more serious injuries, then perhaps it would have been. factually correct, a full-page close-up of a terrified guy (a KU student and Kansan reader) with his face smashed up is kind of low. I had almost exactly the same thought when I saw the UDK: Eif the article was It's cool that they sprang into action to get the story and a good shot as it happened, but I wonder if there was a discussion about how to present it. —comment by gabhan TYLER DOEHRING editorials around the nation took that as a direct shot at vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, who has risen to fame on the back of a line about the only difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull dog being lipstick. Barack Obama said, "You can put lipstick on a pig and it is still a pig." Want evidence? Just look back over the past week. Campaigns have straved from issues Obama's defense was that the comment is merely uttering a simple old saying, and he noted that McCain said it before, too. Lipstick on a pig has nothing to do with issues facing us, including jobs, the price of fuel, the development of alternative fuels, health care costs, tax rates and the need to bolster investment in the nation's infrastructure. John McCain's campaign Campaigning in this era of presidential candidates seeking to wear the "change" mantle really hasn't changed. Until American voters demand more substantive national coverage — by actively paying attention, watching and reading quality information and reporting — campaigning for president will continue far into the future as attackcounterattack, neck-and-neck horserace events. If these questions interest you, kindly take your proper, well-adjusted, Jane Austen dating reality, and show it up your Darcy. This column is not for you. —The (Steubenville, Ohio) Herald-Star Sept. 13 editorial How soon should I call her after the first date? Is dinner and a movie too cliché? Can I do argyle in 2008? WRITEY THINGIES GRANT REICHERT This one's for the freaks. The geeks. The creeps. The small bespectacled kids non-ironically slanging, "Wat up peeps?" This is for the people with real dating questions. HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR What's the sexiest item on the dollar menu? Which color of wine cooler best complements fish sticks? How much of her insipid conversation must I nod to before she is obligated to let me smell her hair? Why your dates are going horribly wrong LADY, FOR YOU I WOULD GIVE UP MY GOLD TROPICAL MEGA BATTLE CARD, MY LIMITED EDITION STAR TREK STARFLEET ASSAULT PHASER AND MY INHALER! Length: 300-400 words The submission should include the author's name, phone number, grade, hometown. Freaks, weirdoes, assorted marching band members: Lend me your disproportionately large and protruding ears. This column is for us. LETTER GUIDELINES CONTACT US Matt Erickson, editor 864-4810 or merickson@kansan.com I, too, in sum, creep. So, let's answer some questions. Send letters to opinion@kansan.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR In the e-mail subject line. Kelsey Hayes, managing editor 864-4810 or khaves@kansan.com I, too, know what it's like to have your casual conversation referred to as "oral contraception." It's like my witty banter is some sort of ovarian air-raid siren — you can actually hear the internal pitter-patter of eggs running for cover, the crying of small eggs as their mothers anxiously huddle them in subways and basements, all under the menacing drone of my Luwafwafe pick-up lines. Length: 300-400 words Mark Dent, managing editor 864-4810 or mdent@kansan.com Dani Hurst, managing editor 864-4810 or dhurst@kansan.com I, too, know what it's like to give a girl your most irresistible set of cute, dejected puppy dog eyes, only to have her scream, "Psycho!" and then drop them on the ground. Plop plop. at them up close, even leering at them on Facebook. I'm running out of options here! I'm so desperate that I'm almost to the point of just going and striking up a casual conversation with one about a mutual interest. Help!" "Belt of Abstinence +3" e-mails the following: "I need help. I've tried everything with girls: leering at them from a distance, leering Just keep at it and be patient. Remember the old nerd proverb: "A watched boil never pops." "I couldn't help but notice that you're not incredibly fat. Want to feign interest in each other as a precursor to awkward sex we will later remember with a burning sense of shame?" Lauren Keith, opinion editor 864-4924 or lkeith@kansan.com I, too, can go over the transcript of my night at the bars and pinpoint the exact moment a girl shifts from "I want to bear your children" to "I want to attack your children to bears." Said in British accent: "Hello, my name is Ethan. Want to shake my doctor-hand?" The rest of us need a little help. Put that creative writing major to use — some minor embellishments, and voila! you're not lateshift Doug down at the HyVee; you're Juan Roderigo Cruise; international spy tycoon magnate. "Did it hurt when you fell from heaven? Because I've watched you while you sleep" Reichert is an Oberlin graduate student in law. Patrick De Oliveira, associate opinion editor 864-4924 or pdeoliveira@kansan.com First, stand up straight, BoA+3. You're a good lookin' hunk of protein, man. No, you may not be the greatest catch, but hell if you don't smell like something one might find in a large body of water. "Just be yourself" is excellent advice — at least for those whose insides aren't constantly trying to escape through their facial pores. Toni Bergquist. sales manager 864-4477 or tbergquist@kansan.com Jon Schitt, sales and marketing adviser 864-7666 or jschitt@kansan.com Jordan Herrmann, business manager 864-4358 or jherrmann@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news Want more? Check out kansan.com/opinion to comment and see updates before they are printed. @KANSAN.COM others or the Kansan Editorial Board are Alex Doherty, Jenny Hartz, Lauren Keith, Patrick de Ouiraire, River Seegebach and Ian Stanford. To initiate contact, try these pick-up lines: THE EDITORIAL BOARD 64-7667 or mgibson@kansan.com @ The United States should go'Captain Kirk'on Russia ASSUMPTION CHECK PAUL ARMSTRONG Spock: "Jim, there is a historic opportunity here" Kirk: "Don't trust them! Don't believe them!" Kirk: "Let them die." The exchange above is from the 1991 movie "Star Trek VI." It's science fiction on the outside, but it's brimming with contemporary political commentary underneath, and its theme is the end of the Cold War. Spock: "They're dying With the Klingon Empire crumbling (an unsubtle metaphor for the collapsing Soviet Union), Spock wanted to engage the Klingsons to help them and to foster the development of a Klingon Empire more friendly to Starfleet. Kirk wanted to step on their throats. In the real world, Spock's approach carried the day, and when the Soviet Union collapsed, America engaged Russia, lending aid in reconstructing its ruined economy and hoping that a liberal, progressive Russia would emerge to play a constructive role in the international system. All of Russia's recent activities on the international stage indicate an unrepentant hostility to the American-led international order. It brazenly invades its democratic neighbors and shows little regard for the rights, lives and aspirations of minorities in its border areas. It uses its oil and gas lines as tools of economic blackmail against its Western neighbors. It provides arms to Syria and nuclear fuel to Iran. It threatens Poland with nuclear attack, and it schedules naval exercises with Venezuela. We now know how that worked out. It was a colossal blunder. Klingons, as Captain Kirk warned, are not to be trusted. Neither are Russians. Look at the evidence. Inside Russia, things look no more promising. Economically and politically, it resembles the petrodollar autocracies of the Middle East more than the liberal, dynamic states of Western Europe. Culturally, it is almost medieval in outlook. Russian women have a second-class status, and instances of rape and battery are frequently regarded by Russian police and bureaucrats as too insignificant to warrant investigation. Racist violence occurs in Russian cities with "alarming regularity," according to Amnesty International. Stable family structures are rare. Unwanted and neglected children are common and a shocking 56 percent of all pregnancies in Russia are aborted. Whatever the architects of American policy envisioned, it wasn't this. And that's why I propose the Captain Kirk Plan: Instead of engaging the Russians, we should crush them. The United States is well positioned to pressure the Russian state to destabilize. Russia is internally weak and vulnerable to disintegration from within because the foundation of its security resides in the vast distances with which it shields itself from external invasion and insulates itself from destabilizing foreign influences. Neither Hitler's armies nor Napoleon's could successfully traverse the vast Russian steppe, but America shrewdly neutralizes this geographic advantage in piecemeal fashion, pushing east by absorbing former Soviet states into NATO. Ukraine, too, will soon fall into the Western orbit. This will open the way and will bring Western culture and ideas to Russia's doorstep, delegitimize its government and promote democracy and self-determination in its secession-minded provinces. Only such a reinvigorated containment policy, vigilantly implemented and carried to its logical end, will finally close the curtain on the Cold War. Armstrong is a Dallas senior in business. FREE FOR ALL FOR To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. Me and my girls got thrown up on at the football game. Stupid freshmen can't hold their alcohol. --- --- I think I'm turned on when you talk about quantum mechanics --- What qualifies as the end of the weekend? Because you still haven't called. You should. --already. Free for All, I can't sleep. Wanna have sex? --already. I can't decide which I'm more pissed about: my ruined car or my ruined relationship. I'm in love with two guys, and neither one wants me back. What happened to wanting "strong independent opinioned" women? --- Christ on a croissant, what just happened? - - - Humans' biggest downfall is that they are "social" creatures. --- --already. To the drunkies who almost had sex on my car last night: Hope you enjoyed the panic button. I sure enjoyed watching the results. It is sad that the SafeBus drivers know what my vehicle looks like in my apartment camper. --already. I wish you were still as into this as I am. --already. --already. I love everyone I see around campus who is not at the football game. I wish I was at the game, but instead I'm at home studying for Spanish. Una cerveza por favor? --already. Dear Free for All, Let's begin a "Most Frat-tastic Outfit of the Day" competition. --- To my Organic lab partner: We spend five lovely hours together every week performing experiments we're ultimately going to lie about while I subtly flirt. Apparently it's too subtle. Ask me out --again. I hope Travis Barker gets better. Travis Barker is so badass he can walk away from plane crashes alive --- I went to a party last night looking for cute boys, and when I go there all the boys were wearing Abercrombie striped polos and baseball caps. I stifled a laugh and then left. Don't ever take me to a party with cookie-cutter boys --- @ @KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. 6A --- NEWS --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2008 CAMPUS Designers get large grant BY BRANDY ENTSMINGER bentsminger@kansan.com Andrew Kuttler, El Dorado senior, left, Kayla Heckman, Shawnee senior, center, and Amy Rottinghaus, Baileyville senior, right, are part of the design team that received a $25 000 grant to bring its project for Design for Non-Profits to life. The design idea aims to reach out to a younger generation and make them aware of healthier living choices. BROOKLYN CITY COLLEGE Allison Richardson/KANSAN Design students at the University of Kansas are using their skills to combat the bad eating habits of teens. A $25,000 grant from the Sappi Fine Paper's "Ideas That Matter" program will help students print and distribute a toolkit to 6,000 schools around the country. The toolkit is called "Step Up for a Healthier School." It outlines how teens can promote healthy living and will be used in an initiative by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a collaboration between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation. The Alliance works to promote healthy habits and prevent childhood obesity. Amy Rottinghaus, Baileyville senior, Kayla Heckman, Shawnee senior, and Andrew Kuttler, El Dorado senior, began working on the project with five other students in a special topics class co-taught by Patrick Dooley, professor of design, and alumnus John Wilson last semester. They will design the new toolkit this semester. The toolkit will focus on putting the power to change health habits in the hands of teens. It works to get them thinking about bad eating habits and what they can do to make a difference in their schools. Heckman said the toolkit would help teens address one of the leading health problems in the country: childhood obesity. "I'm excited to see our work out there in the hands of teenagers across the country and to see them make a difference in their schools," Heckman said. Dooley said the work was challenging because it addressed a complex problem. The design had to be authentic so teens could relate to it and react to the message. Wilson said college students, such as those working on the project, would be able to relate to the teens better because they were closer to them in age. "I think it translates what could be a boring message to terms they can understand and connect with," Wilson said. Wilson worked with the Alliance at the Clinton Foundation in New York before returning to Lawrence. He said he wanted to give design students the opportunity to improve their skills and find ways to help the community. Students in the design class began by researching childhood obesity, looking over the existing program and researching brands that were popular with teens. After conducting the research, the students put together a style manual with fonts, colors and textures for the Alliance. Originally, the Alliance used a character called "Hugo" in pro motional materials to help deliver its message about eating healthier. "Hugo," a brightly colored smiley face, had been successful with elementary school students, but the class redesigned him to appeal more to older students. The manual also outlines the goals of the "Step Up for a Healthier School" initiative. The alliance added information to the manual and will send it out to schools and organizations around the country so that it can be used as a blueprint for future programs. "Not only are we making it a cool experience, but we're making it a clear experience." Dooley said. — Edited by Arthur Hur 2008 TOP HILL VOTE FOR THE BEST Each year, The University Daily Kansan surveys students to get their opinion on the best businesses in Lawrence. To vote for your favorite business in each category, fill out this ballot with your favorite business in each category by NO LATER THAN October 13th. 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Julianne Kueffer/KANSAN 2008 FINANCIAL Treasury Secretary advises bailout bill's quick passage NEWSEI Paulson says Dems' proposals are unnecessary ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is resisting a Democratic push to add additional help for households to the $700 billion bailout bill. Paulson said Sunday that because financial markets remained under severe stress there is an urgent need for Congress to act quickly without adding other measures that could slow down passage. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson departs the Newseum after being interviewed on the financial crisis on ABC's "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" on Sunday in Washington. Paulson said that the nation's credit markets remain frozen and that Congress must move quickly to pass a $700 billion bailout package for financial firms. "We need this to be clean and to be quick," Paulson said in an interview on ABC's "This Week." Paulson resisted suggestions being made by Democrats that the program be changed to include further relief for homeowners facing mortgage foreclosures and to include an additional $50 billion stimulus effort. Some Democrats have also suggested capping compensation of executives at firms who get the bailout help. Paulson said he was concerned that debate over adding all of those proposals would slow the economy down, delaying the rescue effort that is so urgently needed to get financial markets moving again. "The biggest help we can give the American people right now is to stabilize the financial system," Paulson said. However, Sen. Charles Schumer, D.N.Y., said that he believed there would be changes to the three-page Paulson plan and that agreement could be reached quickly. Schumer said that he was pushing to get a provision where the government would receive stock warrants in return for the bailout relief and for creation of a government oversight board to supervise the huge operation, which under Paulson's plan would be run out of the Treasury Department. He said Paulson seemed receptive to changes when he had discussed his ideas with him. Paulson said that the nation's outdated regulatory system for financial markets must be overhauled but the first job is to get the most sweeping rescue package since the Great Depression passed Paulson said in the interviews that he had been talking to other governments about the need for them to offer similar relief because the current financial crisis is global. "The credit markets are still very fragile right now and frozen." Paulson said in an interview on NBC's Meet the Press. "We need to deal with this and deal with it quickly." Paulson made the rounds of the television talk shows on Sunday to stress the need for speed in getting the bailout package approved. The administration was negotiating the details of the proposal with members of Congress with the expectation that it can be passed in the next week. Paulson said that "it pains me tremendously to have the American taxpayer put in this position but it is better than the alternative." "I have told him ... we need changes related to housing, we need to put the taxpayer first ahead of bondholders, shareholders," Schumer said on "Fox News Sunday." Both Paulson and President Bush have argued that the alternative would be credit markets that remain frozen, meaning that businesses will fail because they can't get the loans they need to operate and the economy will grind to a halt. by Congress in coming days. Don's Auto: Tips for Better Gas Mileage 1 Change your air filter regularly 2 Slow down! 3 Use fuel injection cleaner every 30,000 to 60,000 miles Don's Auto Center Since 1972 11th & Haskell • 841-4833 2 3 10 + 99 99c GAMES Monday & Wednesday 9 p.m. - Close Royal Grest Lanes 933 Iowa 785.842.1234 a AN 08 SPORTS HINRICH TO COME TO LAWRENCE THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Former basketball star will return to the Fieldhouse to see his jersey retired SPORTS BRIEF | 3B SOCCER TEAM SPLITS TWO IN FLORIDA WWW.KANSAN.COM Kansas finishes non-conference schedule 6-2 SOCCER | 8B MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 COMMENTARY PAGE1B Edited by Rachel Burchfield Reesing more than a 'little' magical BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com So here's the story. It's a story about the little guy. Mark Mangino had seen enough. He'd seen his team cough up a 20-3 lead against South Florida. Mangino didn't like that very much. Figures. Mangino likes his teams tough. Of course he does. The guy was raised in the Rust Belt, a place where people are taught to grab the lunch pale and go to work. And Mangino's a football coach. And his team couldn't run the ball. Couldn't hold onto a 20-3 lead. So on Saturday night against Sam Houston State, Mangino decided his team was going to run the damn ball. So that's what they did. They ran the ball. And their first three offensive drives went fumble, punt, punt. Kansas seemed completely unenthusiastic about blowing out Sam Houston State. And Sam Houston State's offense seemed completely overwhelmed by Kansas' talent. And that's when the little guy comes in. Kansas' 5-foot-11 funslinger saved the night. The clock said 00:47. Kansas was at their own 43 yard line. Reeing dropped back, saw an opening to the left and scooted forward. Oops. Nothing there. So he stepped back and started to duck left. Nope, nothing there either. "I just kept running around." Reesing would say. He reversed back to the right, and a few seconds later, chucked a 60-yard parabola high into the night. And Dezmon Briscoe answered the prayer on the goal line and fell into the end zone. It was pure flag football. Why do we love fairy tales so much? Why do we pull so much joy from little guys make big plays? Americans sure do love the little guy. We love the against-all-odds story. David vs. Goliath and Cinderella and Charlie Conway's triple deak. We love Jim Valvano running around looking for someone to hug and the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team knocking off the mighty Soviet Union. There's something singular about tiny Spud Webb winning the NBA dunk contest or a run like David Eckstein being named MVP of the World Series. Somebody who could shop in the boys section at J.C. Penney's shouldn't be able run around the field and make plays like Reesing does. He shouldn't be able to throw a leather projectile 60 yards in the air. But Reesing does. Type 'Todd Reesing' and 'scramble' into Google and you'll get 2,960 results. He's made a lot of magic the last two seasons. There's a wonderful quote from an old French artist named Henri Matisse about the genius of improvisation. Of course, Todd Reesing took over the starting job at Kansas in 2007, and you probably know that since then the Jayhawks have gone 15-2. And since then, Reesing has thrown 44 touchdown passes and nine interceptions. But the stats, as always, don't tell the entire story. Reesing isn't some mechanical appliance. He's a futbol artista. An improvisational wizard. He makes music with those feet. "There are wonderful things in real jazz," Matisse said, "the talent for improvisation, the liveliness, the being at one with the audience." Matisse, obviously, was talking about music. But I think Matisse would have enjoyed Reesing. Reesing doesn't play quarterback, he's at one with it. He makes it performance art. He's Louis Armstrong in cleats. And then when the game was over, and Kansas had another victory, Reesing's line looked — well, like a Reesing line. 356 yards and two touchdowns. But what about the play? What about eight seconds where Reesing saved us from an otherwise ordinary night? "I guess," Reesing would say, "I just pulled a rabbit out of the hat there." LINEUPSHAKEUPIMPLEMENTED 81 47 Weston White/KANSAN nior quarterback Todd Reesing dives forward after a quarterback reverse to get the first down on Kansas' first drive of the game. Reesing threw for 356 yards and two touchdowns in Kansas' 38-14 win over Sam Houston 2017. Bye week comes just in time, Mangino says BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com Kansas coach Mark Mangino tried just about everything. He started seldom-used wide receivers Raymond Brown and Raimond Pendleton to shake up the wide receiving corps. He started Angus Quigley at running back over Jake Sharp and Jocques Crawford. He even started linebacker Arist Wright over team captain Mike Rivera. But for more than a quarter of Saturday night's 38-14 victory over Sam Houston State, the changes didn't seem to be enough. So Mangino did what any good coach would do — he made more. He subbed in linebacker Dakota Lewis for James Holt on Sam Houston State's second drive of the game. He brought in Olaitan Oguntodu for a key third down play. And after cornerback Isiah Barfield got beat on a couple of pass routes, margaine brought in redshirt freshman Ryan Murphy for a try. But still, with almost five minutes gone in the second quarter, the score with Division I-AA Sam Houston State remained tied at 0-0. shakeup. "When you don't do that, you don't play. It's a privilege to play here, not a right." That meant it was time for team leader and safety Darrell Stuckey to step up once again and get his teammates back on track. The junior intercepted a Rhett Bomar pass at the Bearkats' 15 yard line and returned "At KU, you have to play every play like it's your last," Mangino said of the @ KANSAN.COM Check out "The Hot Route" podcast and blog for more analysis it to the one, setting up a one-yard touchdown run by quarterback Todd Reesing that put the Jayhawks up 7-0. "If you were a starter and all of a sudden you rode the bench tonight, obviously you see that Coach is serious," said Quigley, who rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown in the first start of his Kansas career. "Like, 'Hey. I need to pick my stuff up. I can't help this team from the sideline. Obviously I wasn't productive enough and I need to get it together. Competition is always health." On the ensuing Sam Houston State drive, Barfield returned from the bench to intercept a deflected pass, giving the KU offense the ball near midfield. It took just 41 seconds for Reesing and company to score again — this time on a 68-yard pass from Reesing to Kerry Meier, who had eight catches for 136 yards in addition to the touchdown. After going scoreless for almost 20 minutes, the Jayhawks put up 14 points in less than three-and-a-half minutes to awaken a subdued sellout crowd and take BASKETBALL SEE FOOTBALL ON PAGE 4B Championship team receives its rings Friday BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com IT'S THE GAME Brandon Rush kept flipping the fancy wooden jewelry box open and looking down at what was inside of it. He couldn't help it. Rush had just received his national championship ring Friday night at a private ceremony held in the Naismith Room at Allen Fieldhouse. He stopped on the way out to his limousine to speak with reporters and continually glanced down at the blue 'KU' imprinted in the middle of a bed of diamonds. "They're kind of beautiful as you can see." Rush said. Former Kansas guards Rodrick Stewart, Brandon Rush and Mario Chalmers react to a highlight video of the championship season during the first quarter break in Saturday's game at Memorial Stadium. The team members were back on campus to their rings. Fourteen of the 17 players on last year's championship roster were in Lawrence to attend the ceremony. Russell Robinson and Sasha Kaun missed it because they are overseas playing professional basketball. Darrell Arthur couldn't make it because he had a team function with the Memphis Grizzlies. Jon Goering/KANSAN Older former Jayhawks also came to watch the team receive their rings including current NBA players Kirk Hinrich, Nick Collison and Jacque Vaughn. "It wasn't a pep-rally by any means," coach Bill Self said. "It was a very appreciative group of people tonight who were able to get their rings." Rush is clearly a better ball-handler than ring-handler. The former Jayhawk guard and current Indiana Pacer dropped his ring to the hard Allen Fieldhouse concourse floor twice in less than a minute after the ceremony. Perhaps that's part of the reason why he doesn't plan on keeping it for very long. "I'm going to give it to my grandma," Rush said. "My grandma has all my rings framed in glass so she's going to put it up there." Darnell Jackson, who currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers, is keeping his ring. He isn't going to wear it, but figures it would be safer under his own control. Jackson said he feared what might happen if he followed Rush's lead and gave it to his family. "I can't give it to my mom, she'll lose it," Jackson said. "She'll carry it around in her purse and leave her purse somewhere and somebody will take it out of there." Self used the same word as Jackson and Rush to describe the silver ring — "beautiful." But that doesn't mean the national championship coach is going to wear it around. Well, at least not most of the time. "I doubt I'll wear it much," Self said. "I may wear it on recruiting visits, though." Three top recruits were in town this weekend and went to the ring ceremony as part of their visit. John Wall, the No.1 high school player in the nation according to Rivals.com, watched the lahawks receive their rings along with No. 18 Thomas Robinson and No. 22 Daniel Orton. Jackson hopes to see the younger Jayhawks win another national championship at some point. He said they would just need to learn it takes time and hard work. For now, jackson is content reflecting on this year's championship. "A lot of guys put hard work into this," Jackson said. "Even the older guys who were before us. They tried to go after the same thing but couldn't pull it off. I guess it was just our turn." - Edited by Ramsey Cox --- 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 quote of the day "The one constant through all the years has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It's been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt, and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that once was good, and what could be again." — James Earl Jones in "Field of Dreams" fact of the day If the Kansas City Royals finish in last place in the American League Central division this season — as of Sunday they were two games behind the fourth place Detroit Tigers BaseballReference.com it will be the fifth consecutive season the Royals have finished dead last. trivia of the day Q: When was the last time the Kansas City Royals won at least 90 games in a season? A: 1989. The Royals finished 92-70 in 1989, good enough for second place in the American League West. ku sports schedule Today Women's golf: Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational, first day (Lawrence) Tuesdav Women's golf: Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational, final day (Lawrence) Wednesday Wednesday Volleyball: Nebraska, 7 p.m. (Lincoln, Neb.) Friday Women's soccer: Nebraska, 4:30 p.m. (Lincoln, Neb.) Tennis: Jayhawk Invitational, first day (Lawrence) Royals' late winning streak gives hope BY MARK DENT mdent@kansan.com The last few days have been bliss for Royals fans, at least the ones who didn't forget about the team after the 13-game losing streak in May; the game-changing pop up lost in the sun by Tony Pena, whose sunglasses hadn't yet arrived in the mail; Alberto Callaspo's DUI; lose Guillen saying he doesn't care about the fans, almost getting into a fight with a fan and saying hed rather play on the road than at home; or the 7-20 August record. Sigh. Anyway, the Royals have won eight of their last 10 games. They're 13-7 so far this month. For most teams, so-so. For Kansas City, heaven. This hasn't happened in recent years either. The Royals have gone a combined 33-50 in September the last three seasons. When you're that bad, you look for positive signs anywhere. And this is one. It might be luck. It might be the fact that Kansas City got four of those wins against the dismal Mariners and two against the almost as bad As. But it might not be. THE MORNING BREW Players who've disappointed all year are finally clicking. Mark Teahen, back at third base, looks comfortable again and is hitting around .400 with good power numbers this month. Zack Greinke should finish the year with an ERA under 3.90, the first home-grown Royals starter to do that since Jose Rosado (whoa). And Guillen is hot again. fans have reason to hope. For now, they can forget about all the bad stuff. And there's lots of it. So in some ways, Kansas City Just three weeks ago, general manager Dayton Moore told The Kansas City Star held make major changes in the off-season. The team really hasn't improved defensively and lacks speed and power. But fans should worry about all that later. They should brag about this hot stretch and go. excited if the Royals' luck continues the next few games. And though Kansas City is still miles away from the playoffs and might still be at least a couple years away from being a team on the rise, fans can also take solace in this The Royals don't have Tyler Thigpen. BLING BLING The Jayhawks got their championship rings on Friday night at Allen Fieldhouse. They're big and diamond encrusted with a blue "KU" in the middle. Any fan would do just about anything to own one. Although it's unlikely, someday a fan could. Authentic championship rings go on sale on eBay all the time. Right now, there are seven available – three from USC and one each from Alabama, Florida State, Tennessee and Youngstown State. They range in cost from $3,250 to $7,550. The only way for an authentic ring to go on sale is if someone who received one - a player, coach or possibly a manager - gives his up. So, if you really want a ring, hope that a player gets tired of looking at his championship bling, check eBay religiously in a few years and be prepared to spend a fortune. Edited by Ramsey Cox One decision and they make life better, one person at a time. Joined the Lilly Sales Team Craig, Debby and Mary - Pharmaceutical Sales Team As a sales person with Lilly, you will have opportunity. The opportunity to join one of Business Week's Top 50 Places to Launch Your Career. And to succeed at an over 130-year-old company with a rich pipeline of best-in-class products that heal and improve lives with more than $18.5 billion in sales. 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Beat the Kansan staff. Get your name in the paper. This week's games: 1. No.25 Fresno State at UCLA (predict score) 2. Minnesota at No. 14 Ohio State 3. Maryland at No. 20 Clemson 4. Virginia at Duke 5. Colorado at Florida State 6. Purdue at Notre Dame 7. Oregon at Washington State 8. No. 8 Alabama at No. 3 Georgia 9. No. 22 Illinois at No. 12 Penn State 10. Virginia Tech at Nebraska 1) Only KU students are eligible. Name: E-mail: Year in school: Hometown: 1) Only no students are eligible. 2) Give your name, e-mail, year in school and hometown. 3) Beat the Kansan's best prognosticator and get your name in the paper. 4) Beat all your peers and get your picture and picks in the paper next to the Kansan staff. 5) To break ties, pick the score of the designated game. Either submit your picks to KickTheKansan@kansan.com or to the Kansan business office, located at the West side of Staufer-Flint Hall, which is between Wescoe Hall and Watson Library. WEEK FOUR RESULTS In an off week for Kansan staff, 10 staff members were a combined 59-41, only one Kick the Kansan entrant managed to finish with less than three losses. That honor goes to Sam Cruse, Davenport, Iowa, junior, who finished 8-2. The best the Kansan could offer was four staffers with 7-3 records. His only mistakes were picking West Virginia to win in Boulder and Florida State over Wake Forest. Cruse correctly picked North Carolina State to beat early-season Cinderella East Carolina, and he also predicted a Louisville victory over Kansas State on Wednesday night. In honor of Cruse's victorious week, here is a quick peek at his hometown. Davenport is one of the Quad States located on the border of Iowa and Illinois along with Bettendorf, East Moline and Rock Island. It also is home to the Palmer College of Chiropractic, which is known as the birthplace of chiropractic medicine and wellness technique. HUMANITIES LECTURE SERIES 2008-2009 Mary K. Mason This event is free and open to the public. No tickets required. 785-864-4798 * www.hallcenter.ku.edu THE 2008 ELECTION: WHAT'S AT STAKE Susan Estrich Sept. 23, 2008 | Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union | 7:30 p.m. Susan Estrich, one of the nation's leading legal scholars, is Robert Kingsley Professor of Law and Political Science at the University of Southern California. Known for her quick wit and humor as a commentator on Fox News, Estrich was one of the first women to run a national presidential campaign, the first female president of The Harvard Law Review and the youngest woman to be tenured at Harvard Law School. KU HALL CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES The University of Kansas KANSAS PUBLIC RADIO THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS This series is co-sponsored by Kansas Public Radio. Partial funding for the Humanities Lecture Series is provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities' 2000 Challenge Grant. e 1 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2008 SPORTS 3B NFL ASSOCIATED PRESS 72 33 63 77 9 Here we go again: Chiefs lose 38-14 Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) gets past Kansas City Chiefs' Bernard Pollard to score a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday in Atlanta. Turner scored three touchdowns as Atlanta won 38-14. Falcons score the first 24 points over Chiefs, deliver 12th straight loss to KC squad BY CHARLES ODUM ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA — The Kansas City Chiefs' defensive plan was obvious: Stop the run. That didn't deter Michael Turner and the Atlanta Falcons. Turner ran for three touchdowns and the Atlanta Falcons scored the first 24 points to beat Kansas City 38-14 on Sunday, handing the Chiefs their 12th straight loss. Turner had scoring runs of 4, 1 and 2 yards, his first game with three rushing touchdowns, while leading the Falcons with 104 yards rushing. Jerious Norwood added 75 yards rushing. "We have stressed since Day 1 we want to be a physical team," said Falcons first-year coach Mike Smith. That strategy didn't change when the Chiefs' plan had early success. Turner's 1-yard scoring run in the second quarter gave Atlanta (2-1) a 24-0 lead. The Chiefs dared Atlanta rookie quarterback Matt Ryan to pass as they stacked the defensive line to stop the run from the first play. The strategy seemed to be working when the Chiefs forced the Falcons to punt on their first three possessions. Bolstered by an Atlanta defense that didn't allow a first down until the second quarter, Smith didn't Then, on the first play of the Falcons' fourth drive, Turner changed the game. panic. Turner dragged Chiefs linebacker Pat Thomas for a few steps before breaking free and running through other defenders for a 38-yard run from the Falcons 8. A 30-yard pass from Ryan to Norwood helped set up Turner's first touchdown run. Tyler Thippen, the third starting quarterback in three weeks for Kansas City (0-3), threw three interceptions in his first career start. The third interception, by cornerback Chris Houston, was returned 10 yards for a touchdown with 1:01 left in the game. Turner's determined run helped to soften the Kansas City defense. Ryan found Roddy White for a 70-yard touchdown pass on Atlanta's next possession, and the Falcons were on their way to a big early lead. "They came out playing great defense," Turner said. "We have to be patient for the run and big things are going to happen." "I didn't play up to my expectations." Thigpen said. SPORTS BRIEF Hinrich will return to Lawrence to retire jersey Kansas' 2008 national championship banner won't be the only new addition to the Allen Fieldhouse rafters this season. The Jayhawks will also hang Kirk Hinrich's No.10 jersey in the gym sometime this year. Hinrich, who graduated in 2003 and currently plays for the Chicago Bulls led BASIL Hinrich the Jayhawks to the national championship game in his senior season and was a Wooden All-American. Hinrich and the Athletics Department haven't selected a date for the ceremony because it will depend on the Bulls' schedule. "I think it's the greatest honor you could have to have your jersey up in this building." Hinrich said. "In a place that means so much to me, it's an amazing feeling." Case Keefer Senior leads the team at weekend Invitational TENNIS Seniority led the team on the first day of the University of New Mexico Invitational this weekend Senior Yuliana Svistun gained a win in both doubles and singles brackets to set the pace for the team. BRENDAN CHEEK Svistun She earned a 6-4 victory in her singles match against Abilene Christian University and a 9-8 victory against Northern Arizona University with her partner, freshman Ekaterina Morozova. Junior Morozova Kunigunda Dorn and sophomore Maria Martinez both went 1-1. On the second day, Svistun and Morozova ended with a 2-1 finish in their doubles match. During the singles consolation bracket, Dorn, freshman Erin Wilbert and sophomore Kate Goff each lost. However, Martinez secured a Jayhawk victory to finish the first tournament. MLB Whitney Hamilton After 85 years, Yankee Stadium hosts last gam As baseball said farewell to Yankee Stadium, one of the game's most beloved players stood beneath the stands in a full vintage uniform. Now 83, the man who coined the phrase "it ain't over till it's over" put his own stamp on the day. NEW YORK — Even Yogi Berra knew this was the end. "I'm sorry to see it over, I'll tell you that," Berra said. The goodbye completed an 85-year-old run for the home of baseball's most famous team. What began with a Babe Ruth home run on an April afternoon in 1923 was likely to end with Mariano Rivera pitching on a September night. All the greats were remembered during a 65-minute pregame ceremony that included 21 retired players, six of them Hall of Famers. "I feel like I'm losing an old friend." Reqgie Jackson said. Bob Sheppard, the 90-something public address announcer who started in 1951, read the opening greeting. 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Ernst & Young LLP is a client-serving member firm located in the US. 4B KANSAS 38, SAM HOUSTON STATE 14 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 FOOTBALL WRAP-UP FOOTBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) a 14-0 lead midway through the second quarter. "This is college football. It's always unpredictable," Quigley said. "They played hard; give them credit for that. We didn't have any expectations coming out, but of course, we're not pleased with that." Sam Houston State scored soon after to make it 14-7, but Reesing, as he has all season, put the team on his back with a play that will be talked about for days. The 5-foot-11 quarterback scrambled for 11 seconds, going from one side of the field all the way back to the other before launching a pass that traveled 60 yards in the air and fell into the hands of Dezmon Briscoe. Briscoe walked into the end zone on the 57-yard completion for his fifth touchdown of the season, putting Kansas up 21-7 at the half and swinging all the momentum to the Jayhawk sideline. Reeing threw for 356 yards and two touchdowns but was sacked on two different occasions for losses of at least 10 yards each. On several occasions, he flushed the pocket and attempted to run when it seemed as though he had plenty of time to look for an open receiver. "He believes that somewhere, somebody told him that he needs to be the whole show" Mangino said. "He doesn't. He has a good supporting cast here, and he's putting a lot of pressure on himself to make too many plays." The Kansas offense racked up 528 yards including a season-high 161 yards on the ground. Crawford ran for 43 yards on 12 carries, and Sharp, who didn't receive his first carry until fewer than five minutes remained in the game, had 24 yards on five carries. The holes seemed to be more glaring on defense, where the Jayhawk secondary allowed Bomar to rack up 340 yards through the air. It was a revolving door at the corner position as Barfield, Murphy and Corrigan Powell all struggled with the opportunity. "We've got to be able to play some basic coverages with those young guys," Mangino said. "We've got to take a hard look at that position. We can't cut people loose. We can't get beat on a vertical every time somebody runs a vertical." Since Kansas needs improvement at every position, the bye week seems to have come at the perfect time. "We need it." Mangino said. "We need to work on fundamentals. It will be a good week for that. We will focus on getting better." — Edited by Rachel Burchfield football notes RIVERA BENCHED Team captain and senior linebacker Mike Rivera was benched to start the game and played only sparingly on Saturday. Junior Arist Wright started in place of Rivera and Dakota Lewis also saw time. "We're not having consistency at the 'will' linebacker position," Mangino said. "So we made a change." Mangino didn't say whether Rivera will be back in the starting lineup when conference play opens on Oct. 4 at Iowa State but did say he won't tolerate players who don't give 100 percent on each play. "It itkes absolutely no talent to give effort," Mangino said. "You have to play hard every play here. We won't take anything less from any player." MEIER LEADS NATION Kerry Meier is now tied for the national lead in receptions with eight catches that went for 136 yards and a touchdown. On the season, Meier has 37 catches for 389 yards in just four games. "When we throw the ball to Kerry, as soon as it's near him — it's caught," Mangino said. "You just know the ball is caught and you know that he's going to get some yards after the catch. He has had a major impact on our offense." BYE WEEK Kansas has an open date on the schedule this weekend before traveling to Iowa State in two weeks. The extra week of practice will allow Kansas to work on several things — most notably the pass rush, pass defense and running game. "I'm not overly concerned or in panic mode or anything like that, but we've got to improve," Mangino said. "There's areas where we must improve in. We have made some changes to the lineup and shook some things up here and there and we will continue to do that until we get the right pieces to the puzzle." NATIONAL CHAMPS HONORED Brandon Rush, Darnell Jackson and Mario Chalmers were back in town to be honored after the first quarter with their former Jayhawk teammates for winning the 2008 men's basketball national championship. Coach Bill Self said on the radio broadcast that Todd Reesing's escape and pass to Dezmon Briscoe late in the first half was "the play of the year so far in college football. He's the best scoring point guard in the league. He makes plays you can't coach." The Jayhawks received their championship rings at a private ceremony on Friday night. Kansas 38. Sam Houston State 14 -B.J. Rains | | Kansas | Sam Houston State | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Yards | 528 | 385 | | First Downs | 29 | 19 | | Rushing Yards | 161 | 45 | | Passing Yards | 367 | 340 | | Time of Possession | 35:18 | 24:42 | Ramsdas Rushing ATT YDS AVG. TD Angus Quigley 16 61 3.8 1 Jocques Crawford 12 43 3.6 1 Jake Sharp 5 24 4.8 0 Passing COMP/ATT YDS TD INT Todd Reesing 23/38 356 2 0 Tyler Lawrence 1/1 11 0 0 Receiving No. YDS TD Kerry Meier 8 136 1 Dezmon Briscoe 5 124 1 Raimond Pendleton 3 36 0 Raymond Brown 3 19 0 99 Rushing ATT YDS AVG. TD James Aston 7 33 4.7 0 Rhett Bomar 7 15 2.1 1 Passing COMP/ATT YDS TD INT Rhett Bomar 26/46 340 1 3 Receiving NO. YDS TD Justin Wells 8 111 1 Chris Lucas 6 56 0 Sam Houston State FOOTBALL Junior wide receiver Kerry Meier sprints through a gap in the Sam Houston defense as the Bearkats' Jury Running game in need of help Team rushed for 17 yards, passed for 356 yards BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com Like a right-handed boxer purposely attacking as a southpaw, something was off about Kansas' offensive attack in the first quarter of its 38-14 victory over Sam Houston State. The Jayhawks tried to jump start the running game — their left hand — by going to it time after time, and threw a pass — their right hand — only seven times in the first 15 minutes. First-time starter. junior Angus Quigley performed well, carrying the ball eight times for 47 yards, but without its massive right fist Kansas failed to score in the first quarter. Worse yet, Quigley fell silent in the second quarter. He gained just one yard on three carries. "We came into this week with a big emphasis on trying to establish the run game because we've been lacking in that area," Quigley said. "In the second quarter they were stunting and stacking the box, but even if they do that, if we hand the ball we still need to be able to get positive yards." Enter spark plug, junior quarterback Todd Reesing. Relegated to a role more manager than fighter in the first quarter. Reesing decided enough was enough and accounted for three touchdowns before halftime. The first was a one-yard dive that came as a result of junior safety Darrell Stuckey's interception. Three-and-a-half minutes later, junior Kerry Meier proved he's more than just a possession receiver as Reesing hit him as he streaked up the middle for a 68-yard touchdown pass. Both of those were nice plays, but 'Sparky' took full form with less than a minute to play before halftime. Reeing took the snap and looked down field, then shifted toward the side sideline, side-steped a couple of defenders, rolled back towards the right, cocked his arm and finally uncorked a 57-yard bomb to sophomore Dezmion Briscoe, who strolled into the end zone. Sparky evaded Bearkat defenders for 11 seconds before firing his second touchdown pass of the game. Kansas led 14-7 and faced a third and 25 from its own 43-yard line. "I guess I just pulled a rabbit out of the hat there." Reesing said. Reeing said plays like that can really damage the chances of a friendly relationship between a quarterback and his now exhausted offensive line. "They know when I'm back there, they never know what will happen." Reesing said. "They get a little upset about it sometimes, but they stayed with the play and Briscoe found a way to get open." Reesing's play was No. 1 on SportsCenter's countdown of the top 10 plays of the day, and it effectively killed the previously upbeat Sam Houston State defenders. Senior linebacker Nolan Bucek said his team did well in shutting down the run, but it couldn't contain Reesing's sandlot antics. "We felt very confident but I saw some of the guys' heads go down after that play." Bucek said. "That was a pivotal point." Coach Mark Mangino wasn't smiling after the first half. His running game had crumpled again and he said he doesn't like it when Reesing tries to put the entire team on his shoulders, as he did right before halftime. "He flushed the pocket on several occasions tonight where there was protection," Mangino said. "I just want him to play quarterback. I don't want him to think that he has to do everything." Before celebrating his 21st birthday Saturday night, Sparky delivered the final blow to every touchdown by thrusting a right uppercut into the air. Reeing finished the game 23-for-38 passing for 356 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed 12 times for 17 yards - not including sideline-to-sideline - and another score. Mangino may not always like Reesing's idea of play-making, but with the rushing game still stuck in neutral and his secondary giving up 340 passing yards, he'll have to live with it for now. "That's how I play." Reesing said. "I'm going to go out there and try to make a play every time." KENNEDY Junior tail back Angus Quigley fights to break throw Houston State. Quigley rushed for 61 yards on 16 carries. 77 77 3 Weston White/KANSAN Junior running back Jacques Crawford barely gets over the goal line during his third quarter touchdown run Saturday night against Sam Houston State. Crawford contributed 43 rushing yards and one touchdown. The Jayhawks won 38-14 and will face off against Iowa State on October, 4th. October 11 Step Ahead Pom-Poms *One item per person, while supplies last, on game day only* GET FRE KU GEA Visit the KU Bookstores at the Kansas Union, Level 2, each home day to receive a FREE KU item. 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All online orders placed 12 a.m., 11:39 p.m., CST on Tuesday following a KU football game will see the discounted price(s) on the final purchase receipt. KU ROOKSTORES KANSAS UNION BURGE UNION EDWARDS CAMPUS (785) 864-4840 kuboaketonas.com THE OFFICIAL BOOKSTORES OF KU KU ROOKSTORES KANAS UNION BURGE UNION EDWARDS CAMPUS (785) 644-6840 kuboakstores.com THE OFFICIAL ROOKSTORES OF KU ABOVE: Sophomore defensive tackle Jamal Greene celebrates with teammates after a tackle for no gain during the first quarter of Saturday's game. The defense stand led to a missed Bearcat field goal, keeping the game tied at zero after the first quarter of play. KU 2 99 8 LEFT: Sophonore wide receiver Dezmion Briscoe celebrates with junior runner back Jacques Cawford after a 57-yard touchdown pass from Todd Reesing. The touchdown put the Jawhacks up 21-7 with just more than a minute to be before halftime. Briscoe recorded five receptions for 124 yards. VIEW FROM THE PRESSBOX IT WAS OVER WHEN... Junior quarterback Todd Reesing danced around in the backfield for 11 seconds before hurling a 57-yard touchdown pass into the waiting arms of sophomore wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe. The play came just over a minute after Sam Houston State quarterback Rhett Bomar rushed for a touchdown and 47 seconds before halftime. The score gave Kansas a 21-7 lead at the break and it added another touchdown less than a minute and a half into the second half. PLAYER TO REMEMBER Kerry Meier Usually a short yardage threat in the passing Kerry Meier. Usually a short A. W. H. S. Meier game, Meier caught a 68-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. It was the longest play of the season for Kansas. The junior finished with eight catches for 136 yards and that score. He's now tied at 37 with James Casey of Rice for the most receptions in the country. PLAYER TO FORGET Sharp carried Sharp Jake Sharp. The opening day starter at running back was a complete non-factor in Saturday's contest. PETER WATKINS the ball only five times, all of which came in the fourth quar ter after the game was already decided. Sharp was also used sparingly on special teams. Coach Mark Mangino sent a message to a lot of starters by benching them, but none were held out as long as Sharp. COACHES CORNER "I think the offensive line still needs work, and we're not just talking about the freshmen guys here. We're talking about veteran guys, and I told some of those guys that they need to get it moving, or we're going to have to find some younger kids that will get in there and create some creases in the run game. We ran the ball decent in the beginning, and then we didn't run as well as I'd like to. The running backs did an adequate job tonight, but in the offensive line we've got to get better at creating some creases and finishing blocks in the run game. That's an urgent need for us." 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Big 12 racks up 3 victories, 3 losses 20 No. 6 Missouri 42, Buffalo 21 Positive Yardage: Heisman Trophy contender Chase Daniel was the picture of efficiency, completing 36-of-43 passes for 139 yards and two touchdowns. At one time Daniel completed 20 straight passes, a Big 12 record. Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin also continued to amaze as he caught 14 passes for 168 yards. Negative Yardage: The Tigers turned the ball over three times, something they likely won't get away with against a better team. Maclin, tight end Chase Coffman and wide receiver Jared Perry all fumbled the ball on Saturday. Next Week: Idle No.7 Texas 52, Rice 10 Positive Yardage: Texas amassed 600 total yards without controlling the ball for more than half the game. Quarterback Colt McCoy accounted for five touchdowns, four by air and one by ground. McCoy also led the Longhorns with 83 rushing yards, while their defense allowed 0.7 yards per rushing attempt. Negative Vardage: The Longhorn defense couldn't contain the Owl passing attack, as Chase Clement completed 25-of-37 passes for 254 yards and a touchdown. Tight end James Casey caught eight passes to remain tied with Kansas' Kerry Meier for the national lead in receptions at 37. Next Week: Arkansas No. 10 Texas Tech 56, -Massachusetts 10 Positive Yardage: Running back Shannon Woods rushed for 108 yards and three touchdowns on just 10 carries. Quarterback Graham Harrell had a standard night in coach Mike Leach's pass happy system, throwing four touchdowns and completing passes to 11 different players. Negative Yardage: Punter Jonathan LaCour averaged only 33 yards per pount. Besides that, every stat favored the Red Raiders. Next Week: Idle Connecticut 31, Baylor 28 Positive Yardage: Freshman quarterback Robert Griffin played well in his first road start, throwing three touchdowns and rushing for another score. Defensively, Baylor allowed only 5.4 yards per pass and held UConn to 5-0-12 on third down conversions. Negative Yardage: The Bears made a costly mistake when they were whistled for kick catch interference on a punt out of their own end zone. The penalty gave UConn possession at the Baylor 30-yard line and Donald Brown scored the winning touchdown with six minutes left. Griffin's final drive fell just short of field goal range as his fourth down pass fell just short of the receiver. Miami (Fla.) 41, Texas A&M 23 Next Week: Idle Positive Yardage: Jerrod Johnson started his first game of the season with Stephen McGee still limited by an ankle injury. The sophomore was solid, throwing for 275 yards and three touchdowns, Junior Mike Goodson led the Aggies in rushing (67) and receiving yards (79). Negative Yardage: The Aggie defense allowed running back Graig Crago to average eight yards per carry. Cooper torched the unit for 128 yards and two touchdowns. After a Richie Bean goal goal brought Texas A&M within 14-10. Miami scored 27 straight points to put the game out of reach. Next Week: Army UNLV 34, Iowa State 31 Negative Yardage: After Iowa State settled for a field goal on its first overtime possession, UNLV wide receiver Phillip Payne caught a touchdown pass on the Rebels' first play. The Cyclones now have lost 13 straight road games. Positive Yardage: Quarterback Austen Arnaud hit R.J. Sumrall for a game-tying 28-yard touchdown with three seconds left on the clock. It was Arnaud's second touchdown pass of the night and it sent the game into overtime with the game tied at 28. Next Week: Idle INTRAMURALS Lopsided victory for Ocho Cinco BY NIKKI SCHENFELD nschenfeld@kansan.com Ocho Cinco trounced Tau Kappa Epsilon in Friday's intramural flag football match, cruising to a 75-0 victory. Ocho Cinco looked dominant on the field, with every play resulting in a touchdown, an interception or a sack for the team. David Kempin, Wichita junior, helped shut out TKE in what looked to be an easy game for Ocho Cinco. Kempin, Ocho Cinco's quarterback, threw for nine touchdowns and ran one in himself during Friday's game. Marcus Folks, Wichita sophomore who plays for Ocho Cinco, said he was confident about his teammates. "I think our team did very well. We utilized our strengths and stuck to the game plan," Folks said. GOLF Ocho Cinco correctly positioned itself on defense as Alex Ignatowski, Nolan Mansfield and Zach Olsen combined for six interceptions against TKE's quarterback Matt Geier. The team also dominated offensively, scoring seven touchdowns, including five two-point conversions, in the first half. Although things weren't looking pretty for TKE as it entered the second half, its members still kept their heads held high. But Ocho Cinco had the mind-set of, well, the real Ocho Cinco, Chad Johnson, a wide receiver for the Bengals. Ocho Cinco continued to dominate TKE in the latter part of the game. In the second half, Ocho Cinco slowed its offense down, scoring only three touchdowns with one two-point conversion and one three-point conversion. In flag football, teams can make point conversions of one, two or three points. Defensively, Ocho Cinco had three sacks on TKE's quarterback and three interceptions within the final minutes of the game. With Ocho Cinco now 2-0, the team has high hopes for next week's game against K.K. Amini Scholarship Hall. "Next week, get your popcorn ready," Folks said. - Edited by Adam Mowder NFL NFL Broncos still undefeated following narrow victory DENVER — No gutsy 2-point call this week. Just a gut-wrenching close call. pile up 178 yards and two TDs. Martin Gramatica's 43-yard field goal try with 1:55 remaining was wide right, and the Broncos escaped. They improved to 3-0 for the first time in five years despite allowing Drew Brees to complete 39 of 48 passes for 421 yards and a touchdown, and Reggie Bush to The Saints (1-2) never led, but still fought hard after falling behind 21-3 in the second quarter. Leading 34-32 late in the fourth quarter, the Broncos were going in for a touchdown when Tony Scheffler fumbled away a reception at the New Orleans 5 as he was hit by linebacker Scott Shanle. Jason David scooped it up, giving New Orleans the ball at its 25-yard line with 5:33 remaining. Associated Press ASSOCIATED PRESS Even with Woods absent, Americans triumph in Ryder Cup LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Boo Weekley traded his beloved beer for champagne, filling flutes for fans who turned the familiar European chant "Ole, Ole, Ole, Ole" into "No way, no way." Phil Mickelson draped an American flag over his shoulders as he sauntered up the 18th fairway. U.S. captain Paul Azinger sprinted up the stairs to the clubhouse balcony at Valhalla, grabbed the biggest bottle of bubbly he could find and joined a party that plays out every two years at the Ryder Cup. Finally, it was the Americans' Finally, it was the Americans turn to celebrate. "I never tried to think about what the outcome might be, and I started to dream about it a little bit today, thinking this could actually happen," Azinger said with the shiny gold trophy at his side. "It just feels great to have it back on our soil." The Americans didn't need a miracle putt or an amazing comeback like their last victory in 1999. They didn't even need Tiger Woods. Strong as a team, equally mighty on their own, they rode the emotion of a flag-waving crowd and their Kentucky heroes on Sunday to take back the Ryder Cup with a 16½-11½ victory, their biggest margin over Europe in 27 years. This Ryder Cup was all about role reversal. It was the Americans who played as a team, with Azinger splitting them into three pods of personalities and keeping them together from the time they arrived at Valhalla. The biggest puts belonged to the Americans, whether it was Hunter Mahan making one from 60 feet across the 17th green or Kentucky native Kenny Perry making just about everything in the defining moment of his career. They even found someone to get under Sergio Garcia's skin — Anthony Kim, who refused to concede anything, revved up the crowd and handed Europe's best Ryder Cup player his biggest loss. Those were Americans huddled around Azinger on the stage at closing ceremonies, stretching to touch that 17-inch chalice. The biggest change of all? "Their team was more of a European team," Padraig Harrington said. They sure got a European result. "I've been on the other side when they made the winning putt and it's no fun" said Jim Furyk, whose 2-and-1 victory over Miguel Angel Jimenez gave the Americans the final point they needed. "I had a pretty rotten look on my face during this press conference. And now, I'm pretty damn happy." Perry, the 48-year-old native son who dreamed of playing a Ryder Cup before a Bluegrass crowd, delivered a 3-and-2 victory that was part of an early push that swung momentum toward the U.S. team. "I figured this was going to define my career," he said. "But you know what? It made my career." J. B. Holmes, legendary in these parts for making his high school team in tiny Campbellsville as a third-grade, showed off his awesome power with two final birdies that set up the Americans for victory. For all the birdies and spectacular shots over three inspirational days at Valhalla, the Ryder Cup ended with handshake. Jimenez conceded a short par putt, giving Furyk a 2-and-1 victory and the Americans the $14\%$ points they needed to show they can win on golf's biggest stage — and without Woods, out for the year with a knee surgery but staying involved by text messaging Azinger throughout the final day. NFL Dolphins end Patriots' 21-game winning streak FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Ronnie Brown and the lowly Miami Dolphins ended the Patriots' record winning streak at 21 and made New England's defense look as shaky as its Tom Brady less offense Sunday. Brown scored a team record four touchdowns rushing and threw for another — with four of the scores coming on direct snaps to the running back — as Miami stunned New England 38-13. 11111111 The loss ended the Patriots' NFL mark that began after a 21-0 loss to the Dolphins on Dec. 10, 2006 in which Brady was sacked four times. It also ended New England's chance for a second straight unbeaten regular season. The Dolphins, who lost their first 13 games last year and finished 1-15, won for just the second time in 22 games. It was the first victory for first-year coach Tony Sparano, and it was a stunner. Brown gained 113 yards on 17 carries and the Dolphins outgained the Patriots 461 yards to 216. The Patriots kept getting fooled by the same trickery: six direct snaps resulting in four touchdowns after the Dolphins didn't use the play in their other two games. And New England didn't have the injured Brady to lead a winning comeback as he's done 28 times in the fourth quarter. Associated Press office of study abroad·108 Lippincott Hall·osa@ku.edu·864-3742 ROSEMARY CASTLE October 1 application deadline APPLY TODAY! 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"It's all about the willingness to want to extend the match and compete" Bechard said, "and that will give us a great deal of confidence." After enduring a season-changing five-set loss at Colorado last week, Bechard saw his team move on and compete against a strong Cyclone team. "We said we're not going to go away," Bechard said. "We put pressure on them at key times and played about as well as you can play in game five." In game five, the layhawks used the momentum from their previous two victories to roll to a 6-1 lead, eventually extending it to 14-7 before senior middle blocker Natalie Uhart ended the game at 15-10 with a kill. She finished with 13. "We've been down deep in some games, and we've come back," Bechard said of how this match stacked up against some of the other victories in his career. "But just to play that well that long is just a great sign." "Obviously, Kaiser adds a whole new element to our team," Bechard said. "She'll get better, but it's a good start to a Saturday." Kaiser started full practice last week. She was given medical clearance Thursday to play. But she said she knew there was still a lot of work to be done. "I was a little rusty," Kaiser said. "Thankfully, my team's really supportive and they are always there." Sophomore outside hitter Karina Garlington set another career high in kills, this time with 29. The career high highlighted Garlington's value to the team, but she kept a modest approach about her game. "Tonight it was just really easy," Garlington said of her career high. "I was just swinging away, trying to play the best I could. The 29 kills just came easy." What didn't come easily was Kansas' seventh victory of the season. Although every set was competitive, being down 0-2 is not something a team usually comes back from, especially against an Iowa State team coming off a three-set dismantling of Texas A&M. The Jayhawks showed enough balance and defense to pull it off, containing the Cyclones' two star outside hitters, senior Jen Malcom and sophomore Victoria Henson, who finished with 18 and 15 kills. Now comes an even greater challenge this week, as Kansas faces off against two of the top three teams in the nation, Nebraska and Texas. "You need to beat somebody good," Bechard said. "Wins are fine, but until you beat somebody good, I don't think you really gain the competitive confidence you need, and I think this obviously helps us in that direction." Edited by Adam Mowder . Is your tuition too high? . Should 21 still be the drinking age? - Do you really think State Senate doesn't matter? www.ScottMorganForSenate.com\KUStudents.htm Think for yourself. If you're voting in Lawrence this fall, look into your choices. Informed voting is a good thing. M. B. BALDWIN MORGAN: STATE SENATE paid for by Scott Morgan for Senate Committee, Brad Finkeldei, Treasurer SOCCER Team ready for Big 12 play BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kapsa 7 15 2 Consider No. 21 Kansas tuned up and prepared for Big 12 Conference play. In their final games before Big 12 play begins next Friday, the Jayhawks split two games against ranked opponents in the Sunshine State to conclude the non-conference schedule 6-2. Mark Francis' team overcame No. 18 Central Florida 3-2 Friday night but fell 2-1 to No. 15 Florida Sunday afternoon in Tallahassee. photo courtesy of Casey Brooke Lawson / INDEPENDENT FLORIDA ALLIGATOR Jessica Bush, Blue Springs, Mo., senior, left, Shannon McCabe, Tulsa, Oka., junior, center, and Jenny Murtaug, redshirt junior, right, attempt to block a free kick attempt on Sunday. The Gators were victorious against the Jawahlers 2-1. Despite falling short of two marquee road victories, Francis said he was satisfied with his team's effort. He said both games should give Kansas a hint as to what the rest of the season has in store. "Especially being on the road. I don't think there is any better preparation for this weekend." Francis said. "I think the team feels very good where we are at right now going into the conference." LATE CRESSY GOAL DOWNS KNIGHTS Cressy expertly brought down a pass over the top of the Knight's defense from sophomore defender Katie Williams and slotted past the goalkeeper in the 82nd minute. Freshman forward Emily Cressy scored her second game-winning goal this season as Kansas rallied in the final 10 minutes to give UCF its first home loss. The goal gives Cressy five on the season, one more than second-leading scorer junior midfielder Monica Dolinsky. "The goal she scored was phenomenal," Francis said. Williams negated an early UCF lead in the 26th minute, heading home from a corner kick, and freshman forward Kelsey Clifton scored her first career goal to give Kansas a 2-1 lead before halftime. The Knights pulled one back in the 60th minute when redshirt junior goalkeeper Julie Hanley saved a penalty kick. Unfortunately for Kansas, the rebound fell favorable to the home side and Hanley couldn't the second effort out. DEFENSIVE LAPSES GIFT FLORIDA LATE VICTORY Kansas gave up two goals in the final 25 minutes to squander junior forward Shannon McCabe's second tally this season to end their Florida road trip on a low note. Francis' team outshot the Gators 17-4, but a pair of late defensive mistakes bailed out the home side in Tallahassee. "We gave up two really bad goals," Francis said. Mistakes on both of them on our part. McCabe gave Kansas a onegoal advantage 14 minutes after halftime when the junior latched onto a Dolinsky pass, took a touch and fired past the UCF goalkeeper. Although Kansas dominated the game from the run of play, Florida tied the game seven minutes later when junior midfielder Ashlee Elliot headed a loose ball past Hanley. Elliot gave the Gators a lead they wouldn't relinquish in the 83rd minute when she send a bending shot past Hanley from long distance. Kansas had an opportunity to equalize in the 89th minute, but Dolinsky's free kick was wide from just outside the 18-yard box. NASCAR Edited by Arthur Hur ASSOCIATED PRESS Greg Biffle's victory takes him one step closer to Spirit Cup DOVER, Del. — Greg Biffle finished a middling regular season as a driver who just couldn't win. Now, he's the one who simply can't lose. Biffle traded a lengthy winless streak for a winning one when it mattered most. He made it a sparkling 2-for-2 in the Chase for the championship Sunday, using another late pass — this time with nine laps to go — to hold off Matt Kenseth and Carl Edwards and bolster his bid for the Sprint Cup title. "I feel like this has been coming for a while." Biffle said. "There's a lot of concentration right now. It doesn't get more important than this." Up ahead for Bifle is a trip to Kansas City, a track where he won last season before starting a 33-race winless streak. That dismal skid seems as much behind him as his Roush Fenway Racing teammates Kenseth and Edwards were over the final, thrilling laps at Dover International Speedway "We've got to beat the 99 car somehow," Biffle said. "We've got to start stretching it out." That's exactly what he did with the lead once he caught Kenseth and put away Edwards. The trio engaged in a fantastic run over the final 20 laps that had to have tugged at owner Jack Roush's loyalies. Biffle, the winner last week at New Hampshire after passing Johnson with 12 laps left, made another textbook move to the outside past Kenseth to pull away. While Biffle has been able to drive that No. 16 Ford into Victory Lane, he still can't maneuver into first place in the Chase points standings. Biffle and two-time defending Cup champion Jimmie Johnson are both 10 points behind Edwards for the overall lead, but Johnson holds the tiebreaker. "I thought I might be able to hang on, but I wasn't sure," Kenseth said. Biffle knows the only way to catch Edwards is to keep winning races. Kenseth was second, and ATTENTION: WE NEED YOU. "We're out of the title hunt, that's for sure," Busch said. Mark Martin was fourth and Chase drivers filled up the next five spots. Johnson was fifth followed by Kevin Harvick, Jeff Gordon, Clint Bowyer and Jeff Burton. If you are in the Schools of Human/Family Development, Social Welfare, Special Education, Psychology or Sociology! Michael Waltrip finished 10th. Build Experience, Build your Resume. CLO is searching for caring, energetic people to teaching daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities. Be apart of a growing community. Other Chase driver results saw Tony Stewart in 11th, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was 24th, and Denny Hamlin was 38th. Hamlin's car also was pushed to the garage, making it a bleak day for Joe Gibbs Racing. Kyle Busch, the regular-season points winner, had another miserable race and a blown engine knocked him out early. He finished 43rd in the 400-mile race to drop to 12th and last in the Chase field. CLO COMMUNITY LEADING OPPORTUNITIES √ Starting pay $10.00 an hour √ Must be 18 or older Walk-in applicants are welcome, on the site and available. Please phone us. Please apply at 2125 Delaware Street Lutramento, Kenneke 60416 "The championship isn't really on my mind at this moment," Kenseth said. Edwards third in a wildly successful day for Roush Fenway, Kenseth had a disastrous Chase opener when an accident forced him out of the race and he entered 12th in the standings. He moved to 10th. Looking to VOLUNTEER or for other employment opportunities? 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MUSIC |2A unity to e,but e from TOP BASKETBALL RECRUITS VISIT Three standouts, including John Wall, came to town last weekend. SPORTS 12A successful h had en an the race stand- hur Hur HARPER OUT FRESHMEN IN Barfield, Murphy and Powell all see action at cornerback soot. SPORTS | 12A ally on enseth THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 season mis- engine finished drop to old. oon his o tires k four. p 377, s drove an fin- rstood decision o keep There's like him tightly that's 0th, results , Dale Denny ar also liking it wing, and is marvick g from stand- lord, then and next five answered by Clint THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 24 TECHNOLOGY Students to log on in residence hall lobbies BY HALEY JONES hjones@kansan.com Soon Internet users in residence halls will have a little more freedom to move around. Information Services plans to install wireless Internet access points in the main lobbies and some common areas of all residence halls by Oct. 31. "My assumption is students would love to have it in all places," said Diana Robertson, director of the Department of Student Housing. "Our intent is to work to that goal." The addition of wireless access points to residence hall lobbies is the first of three phases of Information Services' plan to provide wireless Internet access in all residence halls, Robertson said. At the request of the donor, Carl C. Krehbiel, the Floyd H. and Kathryn Krehbiel Scholarship Hall will have wireless Internet installed as well. wireless on campus Robertson said Information Services was working to get estimates for the cost of phase two, which would provide wireless coverage in all scholarship halls, residence hall floor lobbies and conference rooms. If approved, the third and final phase would add enough access points to give all individual rooms in the residence halls wireless Internet access, Robertson said. She said Information Services and the Department of Student Housing didn't know how much installing wireless would cost or how it would be funded. These areas are scheduled to have wireless Internet access by Oct. 31. Bill Myers, director of assessment and outreach for Information Services, said no specific plans had been made for expanding coverage beyond these areas. McColum Hall: Second floor toppy area Ellsworth Hall: Third floor lobby area Robertson said most scholarship Hashing Hall: Fourth, sixth and eight floor lobby areas. Templin Hall: Second, fourth and sixth floor lobby areas Lewis Hall: Second floor common area and conference rooms 224 and 228 GSP-Corbin Hall: Lobby area Oliver Hall: Living room BOMBITARY halls needed structural and rewiring improvements to support wireless Internet. She said security had been her main concern in developing a wireless network in the residence halls. "What I didn't want was to set up a system that wasn't secure," Robertson said. "Because if you're in the building, online, you assume your access is good." Photo illustration by Chance Dibben/KANSAN Information Services plans to install wireless Internet access in many parts of the residence halls by Oct. 31. It is the first of three phases to provide wireless internet access in all residence halls. Bill Myers, director of assessment and funding the wireless improvements to outreach for Information Services, said the residence halls would be a challenge. SEE TECHNOLOGY ON PAGE 3A ELECTION Student leaders talk about voter registration The National College Conference for Political Engagement was held this past weekend at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Five students from the University and Barbara Ballard, associate director for outreach at the Dole Institute of Politics, attended the conference. Students from 43 different universities attended the conference. FULL STORY PAGE 6A EDUCATION TRAIN YOURSELF Athletes meet'true measure of success' The Athletics Department released its Graduation Success Rate data on Monday. Seventy percent of athletes who enrolled at the University of Kansas from 1998 to 2001 graduated. Two sports teams, women's golf and volleyball, graduated 100 percent of their athletes, but women's basketball graduated only 42 percent. FULL STORY PAGE 8A A NASA administrator spoke Monday about the necessity for changing policies related to climate change. He said that carbon dioxide emissions were a main part of the problem and suggested world energy producers wean themselves off of fossil fuels. MEMORIAL Speaker discusses climate change Curt and Christie Brungardt, parents of Jana Mackey, recall Jana's influence on their life. A vigil was held for Mackey Monday evening at the Kansas Union. Professors and friends of Mackev's also attended the vigil and spoke of their memorable moments with her. Mackey was a second year KU law student who was murdered in July Family and friends remember Jana Mackey FULL STORY PAGE 3A ENVIRONMENT Jerry Wang/XANSAN BY BETSY CUTCLIFF bcutcliff@kansan.com Friends, classmates and family members of Jana Mackey, a law student who was murdered last July, fought tears and shared laughs last night at a memorial service. The mournful circumstance was mixed with joy as people remembered Mackey's life. Speakers sprinkled their speeches with light humor, recalling Mackey's playful and light-hearted temperament and sharing stories of her bold nature and determination. Gail Agrawal, dean of the School of Law, said in an opening statement that Mackey was every law school dean's ideal student. "Jana had a strong sense of herself," Agrawal said. "Not anyone at any age can make that claim." Mackey, who received a bachelor's degree in women's studies from the University of Kansas in 2004, was passionate about equality, especially for women. Aside from being a lobbyist in the Kansas Legislature for the National Organization for Women and routinely aiding assault and abuse victims, she also organized seven bus loads of women for the 2004 March for Women's Lives in Washington, D.C. Mackey's mother, Christie Brungardt, recalled her daughter's sudden decision to apply for law school one month before the date of the LSAT, an exam for which most law school hopefuls spend the better part of a year preparing. Jana passed, and entered KU Law to become a better advocate for women's rights and against domestic abuse. On July 2, Mackey was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, Adolfo Garcia-Nunez, in his Lawrence home. She had broken up with him three weeks before. Lawrence police officers discovered Mackey's body in Garcia-Nunez's home at 409 Michigan St. late on the night of July 3. Police did not release details of the cause of death in accordance with her family's wishes. Friends had reported Mackey missing after she failed to attend class the morning of July 3 and police discovered her abandoned car in the parking lot of Lawrence Memorial Hospital that afternoon. Following tips from family and friends, police tracked down and arrested Garcia-Nunez, who had fled cross-country to Elizabeth, N.J. Garcia-Nunez then hanged himself in his New Jersey jail cell, leaving Mackey's grieving family and friends without any explanation for his actions. In her speech, Jennifer Berry, Wichita law student and friend of Mackey's, urged others to continue in Mackey's fight against the unjust. "Jana leaves a hole in the world that can never be filled," Berry said. "But if everyone learns one thing from their time with Jana we make a dent." 60 percent of domestic violence fatality cases in which the victim was in the process of leaving the perpetrator 60 20-24 average age of women who were victims, most of whom were Caucasian The memorial closed with a slide show 17. 4 days average time between each domestic violence murder 22 minute 48 22 minutes, 48 seconds average time between domestic violence incidences 708 number of reporter domestic abuse incidents in Douglas County in 2006 445 number of domestic abuse arrests in Douglas County in 2006 Source: 2007 Governor's report on Domestic Violence of photos that painted her as a bright, vibrant person. Mackey's friends and family said they hoped that others would pick index up Mackey's torch and carry on her work. Classifieds. . . . . 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Kansas newcomer 111 Stauffer Fitt-Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 60045 (785) 864-4810 How to vote, step 1: Register ARRHIL WARNER Ryan Waggoner/KANSAN 1952年春 一群人站在街头，背景是一座城市。 Jacob Blatt, Dallas freshman, registers to vote on Monday afternoon in front of Wescoe Hall at the Young Democrats' table. Andrew Toth, Colby sophomore and president of Young Democrats, said the group hoped to register between 60 and 70 people on Monday. MUSIC Michelle Branch to sing at the Lied Center tonight Student Union Activities is sponsoring tonight's concert, in which Michelle Branch will perform at the Lied Center. Doug Brady, Topeka sophomore and live music coordinator for SUA, said the live music committee wanted to bring a female artist to campus. Although SUA brings a different artist each fall and spring, the majority during the past few years had been male The committee sent a list of potential artists to an agent after polling students and receiving input from the SUA board. They selected Branch after learning she was touring and available. Brady said Branch was an artist students would recognize from when they were younger. "It's kind of like a walk down memory lane." Brady said. Branch is currently working on her third solo album, "Everything Comes and Goes."The album is expected to be released by the end of the year. Tom Johnson, advisor for the live music committee, said Suzannah Johannes, a local singer and songwriter, would open the show. "Her style of music is an interesting simultaneous compliment and contrast to Michelle Branch's music, and is an incredible local talent," Johnson said. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $10 during office hours at SUA or for $12 at the Lied Center box office before the show. ODD NEWS Elvis museum posted for sale on eBay Brandy Entsminger ST. LOUIS — The Elvis Is Alive Museum is once again for sale on eBay. The museum's owner, Andy Key of Mississippi, said military duties would keep him away from home for at least five months. The 39-year-old Key set a minimum starting bid of $15,000 on the listing, which ends Friday. He bought the museum on eBay last year for $8,300. Key told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that he hopes someone local buys the contents of the museum and continues running it in Hattiesburg, Miss. The collection includes photographs, books, FBI files, DNA reports and other memorabilia that aim to support the theory that Elvis never died. Bill Beeny, a Baptist minister who founded the museum in 1990 in Missouri, said he had no plans to buy it back. Woman named Bacon wins hoq-calling contest LEWISTON, Idaho — Jolee Bacon really sizzles when it comes to hog-calling. Bacon, a northern Idaho woman, took first place Saturday in the competition at the Nez Perce County Fair. and night with her 9-year-old daughter, Jacey. She has raised several champion pigs for 4-H contests. Bacon says she calls pigs every morning Bacon won the crowd over as she started her hog call with a few loud snorts and a long, drawn-out "sooey." Land lubber judge: Ship is a beauty; tear it down VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The front yard of a house in a British Columbia neighborhood is a little less welcoming for pirates now. VANCOUVER, British Columbia Architect Andrew Dewberry and a crew of friends spent Saturday dismantling the pirate ship tree house he's had in his Vancouver yard for two years. He said he had no choice after a court ordered it to be removed for not complying with city bylaws. Dewberry had to explain the situation to his sons Jack, 9, and Sam, 7, before the tree house came down. He said, "They've had a lot of joy with the tree fort." Jack, who stood with a friend and watched the dismantling, said, "We wanted to sleep in it over the summer one time, but we didn't get around to it and now we can't." The judge in the case admired the workmanship of the ship, complete with plastic cannons, in a perch $6\frac{1}{2}$ feet up a large, leafy tree in front of the family's home. But the judge said its merits were irrelevant to whether the tree house violated city bylaws. Associated Press What do you think? WHAT DID YOU THINK ABOUT SEX ON THE HILL? BY HANNAH VICK MONIKA HARPER Wichita sophomore "I thought it was a little more provocative this year than it was last year, and it made a lot of people uncomfortable. It needs to be toned down a little bit, because not everyone wants to see things like that in the Kansan." WESTERN NAVIORS DELANEY STOUT Wichita freshman "I thought it was borderline inappropriate for a newspaper, but for a campus newspaper it wasn't as inappropriate. But it was definitely shocking." CICS CARRINGTON DEAN Wichita senior "It was pretty informative, but as a freshman, you know how everything goes anyways." MUSKING BOB SCALISE Olathe junior "I don't think the school should be publishing it because it is so graphic, but we shouldn't just ignore it. Sex is on every student's mind, so I think it should be addressed, but more formally." on campus on The KU Majors Fair will begin at 11 a.m. in the 4th level Traditions Area in the Kansas Union. The brownbag lecture "Russian Experimental Astrophysics in the post-Soviet era" will begin at 12 p.m. in 318 Bailey. The play "The King Stag" will begin at 1 p.m. in William Inge Memorial Theatre in Murphy Hall. The seminar "Osher Institute: Reading Hemingway" will begin at 2 p.m. in Continuing Education. on the record On Sept. 22, the KU Public Safety office reported that: The student group event "Muslim Law Student Association and International Law Society - World Food Crisis: Role of the Legal Community" will begin at 12:30 p.m. in 107 Green Hall. On Sept. 19, two vehicles on campus were criminally damaged, and a bench was thrown out of a sixth-floor window in McColum Hall. On Sept. 21, the tires of three different vehicles, parked in two different lots, were slashed, incurring $150 in criminal damage in each instance. On Sept. 22, the Lawrence Police Department reported that: On Sept. 19, a KU student reported an auto burglary and the theft of $2,400 worth of electronic audio equipment, and another reported $350 in criminal damage to a vehicle. On Sept. 20, one KU student reported an instance of battery, another KU student reported being the victim of aggravated battery, a third student reported a burglary and the theft of more than $1,100 in video equipment, and a fourth student reported the theft of a wooden toy horse valued at $150. The University Senate Executive Committee Meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Provost Conference Room in Strong Hall. On Sept. 21, one KU student reported being the victim of battery, and another KU student reported the theft of more than $3,300 in laptop computer equipment. Ryan McGeeney KUinfo daily KU info KU People with O blood types are universal donors. People with AB+ blood types are universal recipients. The KU Blood Drive is on all this week in the Kansas Union ballroom and other campus locations. Check www.kublooddrive.com for details. CHAMPION KU DONOR Sponsored by KU Blood Drive Committee American Red Cross September 22-26 Community Blood Center Save a life. Right Here. Right Now. KU Blood Drive To make an appointment and for times and locations, please visit www.kublooddrive.com All presenting donors will receive a FREE Champion KU T-shirt! + Sarah C. HUMANITIES LECTURE SERIES 2008-2009 This event is free and open to the public. No tickets required. 785-864-4798 *www.hallcenter.ku.edu* THE 2008 ELECTION: WHAT'S AT STAKE Susan Estrich Sept. 23, 2008 | Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union | 7:30 p.m. Susan Estrich, one of the nation's leading legal scholars, is Robert Kingsley Professor of Law and Political Science at the University of Southern California. Known for her quick wit and humor as a commentator on Fox News, Estrich was one of the first women to run a national presidential campaign, the first female president of The Harvard Law Review and the youngest woman to be tenured at Harvard Law School. KU HALL CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES The University of Kansas KANSAS PUBLIC RADIO THE ONLINE RADIO OF KANSAS This series is co-sponsored by Kansas Public Radio. Partial funding for the Humanities Lecture Series is provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities' 2000 Challenge Grant. y THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 NEWS 3A TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23. 2008 TECHNOLOGY (CONTINUED FROM 1A) Robertson said one option for funding the expansion would be to charge students living in the residence halls a technology fee in addition to the $98.45 fee students paid for ResNet this semester. But she said one problem with this option was that students who paid the fee in the next few years might not have wireless Internet access because not enough fees would have accumulated by the time they moved out. Information Services proposed a fee like this last year, but the Student Housing Advisory Board voted it down, requesting that ResNet make stronger plans for how they would use the fee to improve wireless access in residence halls. "Any time we take the next step, we want to make sure we're doing the right things to meet students' needs at that time." Robertson said. "We're thrilled we're getting it into the lobbies at this point." All of the Big 12 schools provide some wireless access in residence halls. Kansas State University and Oklahoma State University are the only two that have completely wireless residence halls. Natalie Kolega, Shawnee sophomore, lives in Hashinger Hall. Kolega said she didn't mind not having wireless Internet access because she usually went off-campus to study. As for an additional technology fee, Kolega said she would pay if it was a relatively low fee, but it wasn't worth it to pay a lot for a service she might never use. "It like people who are paying for free buses in their fees who don't ride the bus," Kolega said. "I think it's the same concept." Kolega said she would support using the current ResNet fees to fund improvements to the wireless Internet coverage in residence halls. But for now, Robertson said installing wireless in the large lobbies of residence halls would give students a lot more flexibility in Internet access. Edited by Becka Cremer - Kansas State University provides wireless internet in all residence halls. - The University of Missouri provides wireless Internet in limited locations, including common areas on each floor. Wireless access is not available in individual rooms. BIG 12 WIRELESS - Texas Tech University provides wireless internet in residence hall lobbies but not in individual rooms. - Texas A&M University provides wireless Internet only in honors residence hall. Texas A&M is planning to become fully wireless by 2012. provides wireless Internet in residence hall lobbies and is planning to expand wireless access to individual rooms by Fall 2009. - Iowa State University - The University of Colorado provides wireless Internet access in some residence halls. - The University of Nebraska provides wireless Internet access in some residence halls and is planning to expand wireless coverage to all residence halls by Fall 2010. - Baylor University provides wireless Internet access in common areas of residence halls, but not in individual rooms. - Oklahoma State University provides wireless access in all residence halls. - The University of Oklahoma provides wireless internet in some residence halls and is in the process of becoming fully wireless. ENVIRONMENT - The University of Texas provides wireless Internet access in all residence halls, but not every room has strong wireless coverage. Source: Individual Big 12 universities NASA researcher discusses climate change challenges, solutions BY JOE PREINER jpreiner@kansan.com Global warming isn't all bad news. Government policy might not be changing, but public awareness of the problem is on the rise. That was the message James Hansen, NASA administrator and researcher, delivered Monday afternoon to a packed house at the Spahr Engineering Classroom. Hansen's lecture, "Threat to the Planet: Dark and Bright Sides of Global Warming," focused on the continuous changes that affected the climate of the planet. He said the burning of fossil fuels played a large part in the deteriorating condition of Earth's atmosphere. "If we want to preserve a planet like the one we've had over the last 1,000 years, we've got to reduce the CO2 level," Hansen said. PETER B. MILNE The good news is that the severity of the situation is producing positive change. Hansen said the necessity of reducing greenhouse gas emissions had become a mainstream issue. He said the reduction of these emission levels Hansen would help minimize the effects of climate change that had previously seemed unavoidable. "You're going to see changes," Hansen said. "You can mark my word on that." Niall Kelleher, St. Louis junior, said he agreed with Hansen. Kelleher said he could see change coming with the continuing development of the scientific realm. He also said that he believed most people cared about climate change, but that contradictory arguments confused people as to what was really going on. The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased by 30 percent since the Industrial Revolution of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, according to an article on Encyclopedia of Earth, an online reference for environmental issues. The article also states that the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere grows by about two parts per million each year. That growth overwhelms the earth's geologic system, which is accustomed to slow changes. These emissions are rapidly changing the atmosphere. Hansen said the levels of carbon dioxide were at a point where they could cause polar ice caps to melt. He said the recent increase in melting had resulted in both Greenland's and Antarctica's ice sheets losing mass. Along with "The public doesn't yet recognize that we have reached a point of emergency," Hansen said during his presentation. "They stick their head outside and think, 'This feels great.' We are very capable of changing the planet." the melting polar ice, Hansen said climate change also caused animal extinction and increased the number of wild fires. The main problem, according to Hansen, is carbon dioxide. He said half of the CO2 in the atmosphere today can be attributed to the burning of coal. Hansen said one solution was to eliminate the use of coal as a fossil fuel. If that solution was implemented, Hansen said, the problem of global warming would become more solvable. Brandon Dekosky, Overland Park senior, said it was refreshing to hear Hansen speak because he was able to approach climate change from many different angles. Dekosky said he also felt good about Gov Kathleen Sebelius' veto of the Holcomb coal plant proposal this year. The two coal-fired plants have been a hotly debated issue in Kansas since they were proposed last fall. Hansen was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2006. ECONOMY Rescue package causes anxiety Edited by Mary Sorrick ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - Elation in the financial markets over the $700 billion bank bailout plan evaporated Monday and was replaced by alltoo-familiar anxiety, pummeling stocks and sending oil prices to their biggest one-day gain. 18 Worries that the rescue package would cost too much, drive up inflation, swell the already-bloated deficit and hurt the ailing economy also led global investors to flee the U.S. dollar. ASSOCIATED PRESS Trader Jason Weisberg studies his handheld device as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. Wall Street fell in early trading as investors nervously awaited further news about the government's plan to buy $700 billion in banks' mortgage debt. The Dow Jones industrials lost 372 points, wiping out the gains the index made Friday after administration officials and congressional leaders promised swift action to get bad debt off the books of banks and end the financial crisis. "Ivestors had a weekend to look at the news that was streaming out, and they are now finding fault in it," said Joseph Battipaglia, market strategist in the private client group at the investment firm Stifel Nicholaus. Oil prices briefly spiked more than $25 a barrel before falling back to settle at $120.92, up $16.37, on the New York Mercantile Exchange. That shattered the previous record for a one-day jump in crude oil, $10.75. Monday was also the last day for investors to trade the October oil futures contract, adding fuel to the rally. But the November contract also saw a sharp gain, up $6.62 to $109.37. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission said in a statement it was "closely monitoring today's large movement in the price of crude oil." The government agency that regulates commodities markets said it was working with Nymex to "ensure that no one is taking advantage of the current stresses facing our financial marketplace for their own manipulative gain." Four days after word of a massive government rescue plan began to hit the market, investors had little by way of details. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson introduced the plan Saturday in a document that ran less than three full pages. Analysts said some of the gain could have come from large investors trying to cover short positions, or bets that prices would fall. By Monday, investors still knew little about how the Bush administration would pay for mopping up the bad debt, how the process would work, who would run it and what the Democratic-controlled Congress would ask for to approve the plan. The Bush administration is already forecasting that the federal deficit will hit a record $482 billion next year. Analysts say the bailout costs mean a $1 trillion annual deficit not out of the question. Lacking specifics, many investors — especially foreigners — sold U.S. dollars on worries that paying for the plan would increase the federal deficit and exacerbate inflation. Over the past year, overall inflation is at 5.4 percent. "When you try to print $1 trillion, that will kill your currency, lifting oil prices, which then in turn will not help the stock market," said Gary Kaltbaum, who runs the money management firm Kaltbaum and Associates in Orlando, Fla. "It is a vicious cycle, and we are seeing that right now." The 15-nation euro rocketed past $1.48 in late afternoon trading Monday, up more than 3 cents from Friday in its largest single-day move against the dollar since the European currency was introduced Credit markets, the lifeblood of the economy, loosened a bit. They had seized up last week when Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection and the government rescued giant insurer American International Group Inc. with an $85 billion, two-year loan. The Dow finished at 11,015.69, down 372.75 points, more than 3 percent. The sharp drop was reminiscent of last week's wild trading, which included two days of 400-plus-point drops for the Dow and two days of 300-plus-point increases. in 1999. The British pound leaped to $1.8584 from $1.8365, and the dollar dropped to 105.40 Japanese yen from 107.01. 55 55 years of AMAZING pizza, burgers & beer You're not around for 55 years unless you have something amazing to offer. 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He did not say how old the children were,but an e-mail that authorities inadvertently sent to media members last week referred to 12-, 13- and 14-year old girls. The move comes after a raid Saturday by more than 100 federal and state authorities. Investigators said they were focusing on convicted tax evader Tony Alamo and his ministry, described by its critics as a cult. Associated Press One decision and they make life better, one person at a time. Joined the Lilly Sales Team Craig, Debby and Mary - Pharmaceutical Sales Team Every action has a reaction. A thought that sparks curiosity. A step that leads to discovery. An opportunity to improve the lives of millions. Make Lilly your next big move and fully realize the power of choice. As a sales person with Lilly, you will have opportunity. 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SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 Difficulty Level ★ Difficulty Level ★★★ 7 6 2 4 5 1 9 3 8 3 8 4 6 2 9 5 1 7 5 1 9 7 3 8 6 4 2 6 9 3 5 4 7 8 2 1 4 5 8 9 1 2 7 6 3 1 2 7 3 8 6 4 5 9 2 3 6 8 9 4 1 7 5 9 4 5 1 7 3 2 8 6 8 7 1 2 6 5 3 9 4 WORKING TITLE Perhaps an Organic modeling kit would help you. is it really organic? it's plastic. So what does it do? Well, you can make your own molecules, like alcohols or ethers, then bring them to tests. well, that could may be help. ey! I thought we had a deep here! Scantron Sara Mac EMMY AWARD TELEVISION 'Mad Men' wins big at Emmys Written Mathew Weiner accepts the award for outstanding writing for a drama series for his work on the "Mad Men" pilot episode "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes." ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — The sleek '60s drama "Mad Men" made Emmy history Sunday as the first basic-cable show to win a top series award, while the sitcom "30 Rock" and its stars Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin also emerged as big winners. "We're all so very grateful to have jobs in this turkey-burger economy." Fey said after accepting the best comedy series trophy for her satire about a late-night TV show. He paid tribute to Fey, the NBC show's star and creator, as "the Elaine May of her generation." "This is the greatest job I've ever had in my life," Baldwin said of his role an a network executive. "I thank my parents for somehow raising me to have confidence that is disproportionate with my looks and abilities. Well done. That is what all parents should do," said Fey, who also won for best actress and writing in a comedy series. Emmy voters rewarded quality, not ratings: Many of the winners draw relatively small audiences. AMC's "Mad Men," which looks at America through the prism of Madison Avenue, is lucky to get 2 million viewers. Glenn Close of FX's "Damages" and Bryan Cranston of AMC's "Breaking Bad" captured drama acting trophies. "We're proving that complicated, powerful, mature women are sexy in high entertainment and can carry a show," she said. "I call Close, honored for her portrayal of a ruthless attorney, complimented her fellow nominees, including Holly Hunter and Sally Field. us the sisterhood of the TV drama divas." Cranston won the trophy for his role of a desperate man who turns to making drugs. D i a n n e W iest of "In Piven took aim at the five reality hosts who helped open the ceremony in what could charitably called a rambling way, saying, "What if I just kept talking for 12 minutes — what would happen? That was the opening." Treatment" and Zeiljko Ivanek of "Damages" won supporting acting honors for the drama series. Jean Smart of ABC's "Samantha Who?" was honored as best supporting actress in a comedy series, with Jeremy Piven her actor counterpart for "Entourage." The crowd at the 60th annual Primetime Emmy Awards laughed heartily, not a good sign for the hosts, who included Ryan Seacrest of "American Idol." Don Rickles was honored for best individual performance in a variety or music program for "Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project." "It's a mistake," Rickles said. "I've been in the business 55 years and the biggest award I got was an ashtray from the Friar's in New York." Best reality-competition program went to "The Amazing Race," the show's sixth award. It and "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" are now tied for most consecutive awards in a best-series category. Jeff Probst of "Survivor," one "We're all so very grateful to have jobs in this turkey-burger economy." TINA FEY Best comedy series winner of the ceremony's masters of ceremonies, claimed the first award for best reality series host. "We feel honored to be part of this family. Thank you for letting reality in," he said. "I really look forward to the next administration, whoever it is," Jon Stewart said as he accepted the best variety, music or comedy series award for "The Daily Show." "I have nothing to follow that. I just really look forward to the next administration." As the evening progressed, politics went from having a cameo to a co-starring role. Later, Stewart and Stephen Colbert, whose "The Colbert Report" won a writing trophy, teamed to present an award—and exchange banton in which they used a package of prunes as a metaphor for the upcoming presidential election. "America needs prunes. It may not be a young, sexy plum. Granted, it's shriveled and at times hard to swallow. But this dried-up old prune has the experience we need." Colbert said. "It's hard for me to stay silent when I keep hearing that peace is only attainable through war. And there's nothing more scary than watching ignorance in action," he said, dedicating his award to "all people who feel compelled to speak out, and are not afraid to speak to power, and won't shut up and refuse to be silenced." Tommy Smothers received a commemorative writing achievement for his work on the cutting-edge and controversial "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" from the late '60s — and turned serious. Martin Sheen, who played a president on "The West Wing," lauded television for giving America a front-row seat to real presidential campaigns. Then he urged viewers to vote for "the candidate of your choice, at least once." HBO's "John Adams," about the founding father, was named best miniseries and won other awards including acting trophies for Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney and Tom Wilkinson. The award for best TV movie went to "Recount," about the contested 2000 Bush-Gore contest. 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. It may be difficult to restrain somebody who's worried, but you can. Don't base a decision on anybody's anxiety. Stay cool, and insist the others do the same. HBO was the most-honored network with 26 awards. The historical drama set a record for most awards, 13, including five trophies Sunday and eight previously announced. The record of 11 was held by HBO's "Angels in America," the TV academy said. HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 Watch out for accidents, especially in unfamiliar territory. Don't rush, even if you feel anxious. Take your time and avoid breakage. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7 Today is a 7 Emotions run high over finances now. Might be a good idea to avoid the subject. You might want to avoid spending much money, too. Some people wouldn't know a good deal if it bit them on the leg. Give up on a person who isn't going along with your reasoning. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 7 A new idea won't work the first time it's tried. Let somebody else lead the way, and take the hit. Stand back and watch carefully. Take notes. Postpone making a purchase or contribution until tomorrow or the next day, or never. You may not have as much to spend as you'd hoped. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 6. Today is a 6 Keep quiet for just a little while longer. This will not be easy. No pain, no gain, remember? Hang in there; you'll do fine. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7 Long-distance deals may look attractive, but if you begin them now you'll run into all sorts of complications you haven't thought about. Better shelve the idea. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7 It's not a good time to go shopping or move your investments around. You're liable to spend more than you should, and be sorry later. Either that, or you'll get the wrong thing. Save your receipts. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 6. Competition keeps you on your toes, and let's face it, you love it. But you'll have a better chance of winning now if you partner with an old adversary. You have a common enemy. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18) Today is a 7 Conditions will be in your favor for the next four weeks. It'll be easier to travel, publish, learn and teach. Got any projects along those lines? Get them ready to launch. Money's tight, but there's no need to make a big fuss about it. You can get by with very little, when you have the right people around you. Make that your top priority. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7 ACROSS 1 Ballet leap 5 Suitcase 8 Dad 12 On 13 Before 14 “American —” 15 New Mexican tribe 16 Do figure eights, e.g. 18 Slaloms 20 Analyze grammar 21 Rhyming tribute 22 “A mouse!” 23 Bolivian metropolis 26 “Have a —!” 30 “— Yankee Doodle ...” 31 Enthusiast 32 Eggs 33 Sovereign’s representative 36 Slumber 38 Mouth part 39 Colorizing 40 Reacted to fireworks 43 Emulator 47 Result of “once bitten” 49 Uninteresting 50 Campsite structure 51 Storm center 52 Cupid’s alias 53 Probability 54 Foolish one 55 Anger DOWN 1 Satchmo’s specialty 2 Needle case Solution time: 21 mins. DATA NAM SCAB IRES USA TAME SEAS THREATEN CALIPH ERRAND GIAM GEL CHRISTEN DYED BEE ACLUE SKI SWAB HEIGHTEN GOD ESAU AMENDS ADMIRTE TUNGSTEN BRRAY OTTD EEC LONE MESS PRE ENTS 3 Grip ice from a bucket 4 External parasites 5 Ecru 6 Curved lines 7 “Golly!” 8 Jasmine relative 9 Hebrew month 10 Cookware 11 Sheltered 17 Detail, for short 19 Wood-shaping tool 22 One (Ger.) 23 Actress Ullmann 24 Parisian pal 25 — -10 Conference 26 Aye canceler 27 Female deer 28 “Hail, Caesar!” 29 Shrill bark 31 Dandy 34 Votes into office 35 Carnival attraction 36 Morning star 37 “... nor a — be” 39 19th president 40 Director Preminiger 41 Didn’t pay yet 42 Rear 43 Where-fores’ partners 44 Atmosphere 45 Online journal 46 Other-wise 48 Vast expanse Solution time: 21 minutes. D A T A N A M S C A B I R E S U S A T A M E S E A S T H R E A T E N C A L I P H E R R A N D S I A M G E L C H R I S T E N D Y E D B E E A C L U E S K I S W A B H E I G H T E N G O D E S A U A M E N D S A D M I R E T U N G S T E N B R A Y O T T O E E C L O M E S S P R E E N T S Vesterday's answer 8-23 Yesterday's answer 9-23 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 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 9-23 CRYPTOQUIP YV B TEMOYMP FBHORRM PEG CAHA CYSW BJREO FTRFRSBOA FBMWG, CRESW TA JA MBQAW ASQAH VEWPA? Yesterday's Cryptoquip: THE WELL-OFF MONARCH FROM PRAGUE REALIZED THAT HE M B Q A W A S Q A H V E W P A ? Yesterday's Cryptoquip: THE WELL-OFF MONARCH FROM PRAGUE REALIZED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO OPEN A CZECH KING ACCOUNT. Today's Cryptoquip Clue: F equals C MEDIA General Motors cuts costs, won't air Super Bowl ad NEW YORK — General Motors Corp. said Monday that it will not air a TV advertisement during the 2009 Super Bowl, as the automaker continues to slash expenses as part of its restructuring plan. GM spokeswoman Kelly Cusinato said that GM will remain a sponsor of the National Football League and will likely air ads before and after the game. "We're in the midst of cost cutting," Cusinato said. "We're scrutinizing all of our programs and all of our media spending ... we decided against it." Associated Press LIBERTY HALL accessibility info (785) 748-1972 644 Maths 749-1917 VICKY CHRISTINA BARCELONA (P103) 4:30 7:00 9:30 HAMLET 2 (P6) 4:45 7:15 9:45 2 for 1 admission tonight The University of Kansas University Theatre and the KU Theatre for Young People present Join us in the magical kingdom of Senedity, where humor and adventure reign, but where no magic can replace the wisdom of honesty and love. The King Stag based on Il Re Cervo by Carlo Gozzi, featuring puppeteer Soencer Litt by Sylvia Ashby 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008 * 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008 Inge 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; SUA Office, 864-7469, and online at www.kutheatre.com. Tickets are $10 for the public, $9 for senior citizens and KU faculty and staff, and $5 for all students and children. All major credit cards are accepted for phone and online orders. The University Theatre is partially funded by the KU Student Senate Active Fee. The public performances follow 1:00 p.m. performances September 22 - 26 for children in the Lawrence and Douglas County schools. The University of Kansas STUDENT SENATE KU UNIVERSITY THEATRE The University of Kansas 4 7 4 --- OPINION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 5A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Free for All kills respect, campus accountability Although the University Daily Kansan's Free for All feature has been around for less than 10 years, it's already become a great KU tradition. Summing up Free for All's virtues in a brief letter is difficult, but I'll do my best. First, since it's obvious that women have far too much power, Free for All is a valuable forum for preventing further oppression by feminists. Think that women are bitches, sluts and whores? Call in now; the Kansan staff is there for you. Maybe you're interested in humiliating women who don't fit social appearance standards? Even better! In the Kansan, there's always room for another anonymous attack on those awful fat chicks who take up too much room. FREE FOR ALL Tired of the University's emphasis on diversity? So is Free for All! During the Spring 2008 semester — which some call Free for All's golden age (sorry you missed it, freshmen) — the online version of Free For All was the place to go if you're a victim of multiculturalism. Students logged in to say they hated Asians, that African American communities are breeding grounds for STDs and that Native Americans are ugly. If you're wondering why these comments were rewarded, that's your problem. Get off your politically correct high horse and lighten up! Yes, it's clear that the Kansan staff gets it — in higher education, high standards are boring. Free for All celebrates the eventual elimination of personal accountability, responsibility and mutual respect on campus. The sooner that crap is gone, the better off we'll all be, and I'm thrilled to see that the Kansan and all those brave, wise Free for All callers are leading the crusade. Why bother working harder in class or visiting your instructor during office hours to solve a problem? Maturity and responsibility are for losers. Using Free for All to insult a professor or GTA (particularly her/his physical appearance) is for winners. Ray Pence is a lecturer in the American Studies program. @KANSAN.COM COMMENTS ALREADY ONLINE Call-in rants appear in many newspapers, not just The Kansan. To be fair, many times the call-ins are dope. But such sections are grassroots opinion, which does have some value in a society with a free press. — excerpted from a comment by Indiana I think that interest in the Free For All has been diminished by the Facebook application that lets you comment online. No longer do the editors have to pick up the phone and listen to the funny messages left by KU students. Students no longer have to look in the paper or online to see if their comment was published. All you have to do is go to Facebook and check to see what people have written, which is the main reason for Mr. Pence's issues. Eliminate the Facebook application, and bring the integrity of Free for All back. — comment by jayhawktraveler Editor's note: Free for All comments are taken from both the phone and online. Republicans aren't playing by the rules The "higher prices" he refers to when discussing fair trade in many cases amounts to less than a dollar increase for us, while they can account for as much as a 500 percent increase in profit for those people living on less than a dollar a day. The clear, McCarthy-esque implication of his article is that all people who treasure fairness are communists. I was appalled at the unabashed slander against the Democratic Party by Tim Hadachek in Friday's University Daily Kansan (Column: What do Democrats and tee ball have in common?) His argument that "if you are rewarded for failing, society never progresses" struck me as poignantly ironic with all of the Republican support for the hundreds of billions of dollars it will take to bail out the financial sector which, incidentally, failed despite all of the Republican deregulation. Clearly, fairness is not about communism — it is about ending inequalities we are ★★★ DBKING @ FLICKR.COM burdened with at birth brought about by ills of society such as racism and sexism (which, believe it or not, still exist), as well as being born into extreme poverty. Hadachek postulates that Democrats would have us all play a "meaningless" game of tee ball. I contend that he would have us play a game of baseball without rules, like how many outs each side gets, because these enforce disdainful things such as "fairness." Also, if one team cannot afford the equipment necessary to play the game, like bats, gloves and uniforms, that side should pull itself up by its bootstraps, assuming it can afford boots. - Alexander King is a junior from Wichita. @KANSAN.COM COMMENTS ALREADY ONLINE Democrats calling out Republicans for not playing by the rules. Pot meet kettle. Democrats calling out Guess what? No one plays by the rules! —comment by kunomu HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Send letters to opinion@kansan.com. Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. LETTER GUIDELINES Length 300-400 words The submission should include the author's name, phone number, grade, hometown. CONTACT US Length: 300-400 words Kelsey Hayes, managing editor 864-4810 or kbayes@kansan.com Dani Hurst, managing editor 864-4810 or dhurst@kansan.com Matt Erickson, editor 864-4810 or merickson@ikansan.com Mark Dent, managing editor 864-4810 or mdent@kansan.com Matt Erickson, editor Lauren Keith, opinion editor 864-4924 or keith@kansan.com Jordan Herrmann, business manager 864-4358 or jerrmann@kansan.com Patrick De Oliveira, associate opinion editor 864-4924 or pdeoliveira@kansan.com Toni Bergquist, sales manager 864-4477 or tbergquist@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and new adviser Jon Schlitt, sales and marketing advise 864-7666 or jschlitt@kansan.com THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansan Editorial board are Alex Doherty, Jenny Harty, Lauren Keith, Patrick de Oliveira, Raye Seipy and Ian Stanford. THE EDITORIAL BOARD MAX RINKEL Correcting rumors about Sarah Palin WHIFFF THE RIGHT SIDE ADAM POOLE Since the announcement of her nomination, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has faced unprecedented public scrutiny. This is necessary, but when a relatively unknown candidate is thrust onto the national stage, the door is open to spread vicious rumors and outright lies. Apparently the door to her personal e-mail is open as well. In a particularly reprehensible, not to mention illegal act, one of Palin's detractors hacked into her personal Yahoo! e-mail account. Once word got out, more critics put their morals and ethics on the shelf and went digging, hoping to find evidence that she had been conducting state business on her personal account. So what was found? Pictures of her children, some prayer requests from friends and some correspondence with her lieutenant governor about a talk show host. Most rumors have been about Palin's social views and were started as an attempt to paint her as some irrational religious zealot. Brace yourself Dems, this attempt to defame Palin is about to blow up in your face. Palin probably believes that abstinence is the only sure way to --prevent unwed pregnancies and that God created us in his image. However, her record shows that she is willing to put her personal beliefs aside to act in the state interest. Palin does not advocate abstinence-only education. In her own words, as reported by the Los Angeles Times Sept. 6, "I'm pro-contraception, and I think kids who may not hear about it at home should hear about it in other avenues." She also does not want evolution taken out of schools. As governor, she never pushed the state Board of Education to add creationism to the required curriculum. She does, however, think that students should not be prohibited from discussing any theories that may arise. Poole is a Wichita senior in political science and psychology. So if our "religious fanatic" hasn't been pushing her beliefs all over Alaska for the past two years, what has she been doing during her tenure has governor? I am as confident in a McCain-Palin ticket as I can be, and about as confident in an Obama-Biden ticket as, well, loe Biden. It hasn't been social issues at all, but rather energy development and ethics reform that have been atop her list of priorities. Work has begun on a natural gas pipeline, which would provide a stepping stone into the next generation of energy. She not only battled corruption within her own party while on the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, but she also passed sweeping ethics reform upon becoming governor. She has a comparable level of experience to Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, (although hers is executive and his is not), and yet she is the vice-presidential running mate for a candidate who has much more experience than either of them. Perhaps vice presidential candidate Joe Biden provides the experience that Obama is lacking. Then again, Biden himself has already told us he should never even have been chosen for the ticket. How Palin's campaign made me appreciate Hillary Clinton 1 LIBERAL LOUDMOUTH BEN COHEN Q: "What's the difference between a hockey mom and a bulldog?" A: "Lipstick!" Huh? That's a joke Sarah Palin, the new bane of my Democratic existence, has been telling. You see, Palin is like a bulldog, as she is running for vice president, but she wears lipstick. Or maybe it's that she's a hockey mom who doesn't wear lipstick, making her a bulldog. I don't know. I just work here. Sexism has been a big issue in this election. It's been an issue since Hillary Clinton first tried to get the Democratic presidential nomination, or at least since she realized that she might not win. With that, and with the sudden ascent of Sarah Palin up the political ladder, both parties, as well as the mainstream media, have been falling over themselves trying to figure out how to handle a woman in presidential politics. To really get a good idea of where sexism is in our society, let's look at what it can mean. One definition has it as buying into gender stereotypes, like the idea that women are constantly emotional, that men celebrate sloth or that anybody doing anything normally associated with the opposite gender means they have issues of images or are homosexual. The other definition for sexism is a bit more relevant to recent debates in the political world. It seemed, for some time, like one of the major political parties would, for the first time in history, have a female candidate for president. As a man, I would have a problem if I didn't spend all my time thinking about sex, beer and football. I find this offensive, as it both paints the male gender as rather unambitious but also criminally excludes baseball. Others have run for the position, but none had the credible chance that Clinton did. And once she was in the race, the debate about sex in presidential politics began. "Can a woman lead the country?" "Are Americans ready for a female president?" "Is Clinton feminine enough?" Before we go on, the answers to those questions are, respectively, "yes," "most of them" and "Lord knows." But back to business, when the issue of a woman running for president came up, Clinton's campaign took notice and responded. When her cold demeanor was blamed for an early primary loss, Clinton would make an appearance where she would break down and cry in front of the press. When she was deemed too weak and "feminine," she would have a photo taken of her rather awkwardly downing a shot of whiskey. Through it all, many of her supporters cried "sexism" at those who did not support her campaign. The bait was set, and the country took it hook, line and sinker. Now the GOP has given us Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, a former beauty queen with five children. The GOP has used her as a tool to keep throwing the issue of gender at the Democratic Party, which has settled on the man who kept Clinton from achieving the feat of being a female heading a major party's ticket as their champion. Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama and his party must be weary of debating gender, and putting Palin on the Republican ticket prevents them having a respite from it. Of course, Palin is nothing like Clinton. The majority of her exposure to national politics has come in the few weeks since she was put on the ticket. She had no straight answer for ABC's Charlie Gibson in a recent interview when he asked her for her opinion on the Bush Doctrine and what it is. She's also never had to debate somebody like Obama's running mate, Joe Biden, a man who isn't afraid to tear his opponents a new one. What Palin doesn't do is challenge Obama the way Clinton's candidacy did. Rather, it shows us the other end of the spectrum of gender roles. Although I was never a fan of Clinton as a candidate and still think Obama was the better of the two, the GOP's newest superstar has made me look back at what Clinton's campaign meant and have some new appreciation for what she brought to the table. Cohen is a Topeka senior in political science. FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. For all of you who weren't aware of this, the left hand lane is for passing, not going the speed limit. --- Dear floor eight, please quit spilling my shit on a daily basis. Thanks. --- To the guy who spilled your drink on me last night: I boned your girlfriend. --game. --- The tee ball analogy is bad, and you should feel bad. I was too drunk to recognize Bill Self. I'm sorry. --game. There's so many reasons why I love KU. One, it's gameday. Two, it's 11 a.m., and just saw a woman walking her dog with a handle of tequila. Rock Chalk. --- I've decided that the Star Spangled Banner is a sobriety test. If you're too drunk to stand, you shouldn't be at the --- --- These walls are not soundproof, dear. Stop yelling. Some people would like to Did that girl just pick her butt? --- I'm so hungry that I am eating grass right now. --- --- Girls look so much better when I am hammered. Have you seen my cousin? --- To photographers who chase fire trucks on campus: My friend had a seizure the other night and as the paramedics carried her out on a stretcher to the ambulance, there you were, taking pictures of her. The poor girl doesn't need that. Go away. Why don't we cut the crap and just set up a personals section in the UDK? --- Free for All, you are the reason I can't study in my room --- To the gay guys in the Sex on the Hill section: I hate you both for being so hot. --- The UDK depicts sex about as accurately as "The Flintstones" depicts the Mesozoic Era. --- How do I love my major but hate my classes? --- I have a BlackBerry and a Facebook. What the hell happened to me? @ @KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. 6A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 ELECTION Student political leaders travel to Harvard, discuss voter registration Groups brainstorm ways to register more students to vote BY JESSE TRIMBLE jtrimble@kansan.com CAMBRIDGE, Mass. University students met with students from universities from 42 other states this weekend at Harvard University for the National College Conference for Political Engagement. The conference has been held since 2004 to encourage students throughout the country to register to vote on their campuses. This was the first year for Harvard to invite the presidents of both campus political parties and a member of the media. Handshakes, smiles and suggestions for how to get more students registered to vote on campus were often traded between the two parties. Five students from Kansas attended the conference, including Barbara Ballard, associate director of outreach at the Dole Institute of Politics. "Students know that the 18- to 24-year-old range are important voters." "Students know that the 18- to 24-year-old range are important voters," Ballard said. "So instead of focusing on what they already know, student leaders are focusing on civic engagement and what they are going to do to energize people on campuses to go out there and give the last big push before the elections." John Della Volpe, director of polling at the Harvard Institute of Politics, and Carl Cannon. Andre Dellatre, executive director of Public Interest Research Group, said that nationally, 80 percent of students who register to vote on campuses have traditionally ended up voting. He said that nationally, 25 percent of students are already registered to vote, 10 percent will not register and 15 percent will register off campus. Organizations such as Young Democrats and College Republicans are focused on signing up the remaining 50 percent who aren't registered. Washington bureau chief and contributing editor for Reader's Digest, spoke on the interest the 18-to 24-year-old age group has with voting. Volpe's statistics show that 62 percent of the youth polled istering students to vote, but also raising money and getting the name of our organization out there." BARBARA BALLARD Associate director of outreach at the Dole Institute of Politics Toth and Vaughn agreed that many other campus organizations present at the conference faced barriers that Kansas doesn't have. Vaughn said that at the University of Georgia, the student organizations are not allowed to chalk but can use a washable paint instead. "It has to be something that draws students' attention," Toth said. Toth said one idea another university used was to have a lifesize cut out of Sen. Barack Obama (D-III.) for students to take photos with. Jesse Vaughn, Mound City senior and president of KU College Republicans, said he mostly learned from other students at the convention. Andrew Toth, Colby sophomore and president of KU Young Democrats, said that he learned creative tips from the convention of ways to get more students to register on campus. are excited about the upcoming elections. "There are other great things to do if our drive dries up." Toth said. "Most of the creative suggestions came from the students within the conference, too, instead of the instructors." The two-day sessions at the convention not only informed student leaders how to register more students at their universities to vote, but also broke the 140 students up into groups to focus on targeting the media, utilizing the Internet "It was interesting to hear and meet with other Republican presidents to generate different ideas." Vaughn said. "Not only with reg- and creating a public service announcement for their school. Sean Meloy, senior at Pennsylvania State University and president of College Democrats, said that although he came into the conference knowing some of the information presented, it was good to hear different viewpoints and strategies from multiple schools and people from around the country. "Most of the creative suggestions came from the students within the conference, too, instead of the instructors." "At Penn State we'll probably alter the way the information is assimilated to the students." Meloy said. "We're trying to do more online and the information on the Internet and widgets was a nice edition to the program." Meloy said that 10,000 students had registered to vote on campus so far and his organization's goal was 20,000. The undergraduate population at Penn State is around 43,000 students, with another 5,000 graduate students, Meloy said. Sharon Bowers, senior from the University of Hawaii and president Ben Myers, junior from the University of Southern California and president of College Republicans, said when he goes to a state convention he only sees students from California. "It was great to come here and speak with people from all over the country." Myers said. ANDREW TOTH President of KU Young Democrats of Students for Barack Obama, said Hawaii usually gets left out of conferences and it was great to be able to participate. "I think it would have been a little more useful a couple months Senators John McCain (R-Arizel) and Obama were invited to speak at the convention, but declined and sent representatives to have conference calls with students. The weekend ended with an address by David Gergen, director of the Harvard Kennedy School for Public Leadership. Gergen left students with a strong message of serving the country and becoming engaged. ago." Bowers said of the information provided. "But I will definitely be passing it on to other students in Hawaii." “It's important to be civically engaged, not only for the University, but for a better community and country.” Rock said. “For student leaders it's good to be surrounded by students. It allows us to voice our frustrations, collaborate ideas and reiterates that we still all have one common goal and that's politics and registering students to vote.” Alex Rock, Lawrence senior and consortium representative, said Gergen's message was clear and important. Edited by Andy Greenhaw Sketching campus KU NATIONAL FBI searches home of son of Dem.lawmaker The apartment the FBI searched is in a complex about five blocks from the University of Tennessee campus in a neighborhood popular with students. No one around the complex Monday knew David Kernell or saw the FBI agents over the weekend. Kernell is the son of state Rep. Mike Kernell, a Memphis Democrat and chairman of Tennessee's House Government Operations Committee. The father declined last week to discuss the possibility his son might be involved in the case. David Kernell, 20, has not returned repeated phone calls or e-mails from the AP since last week. His lawyer said Monday the family is going through a difficult period. Rick Stones, Lawrence senior, creates a charcoal sketch of Spooner Hall on Monday afternoon with classmates in an Architecture Foundations I class. A hacker last week broke into one of the Yahoo Inc. e-mail accounts that Palin uses, revealing as evidence a few inconsequential personal messages she has received since John McCain selected her as his running mate. The McCain campaign confirmed the break-in and called it a "shocking invasion of the governor's privacy and a violation of law" During the break-in, the hacker used an Internet address that traced to David Kernell's apartment complex in Knoxville. The FBI obtained logs Saturday establishing the connection from Gabriel Ramuglia of Athens, Ga., who operates an Internet anonymity service used by the hacker. WASHINGTON — The FBI searched the residence of the son of a Democratic state lawmaker in Tennessee during the weekend looking for evidence linking the young man to the hacking of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's personal e-mail account, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press on Monday. Ramuglia told the AP the FBI asked him to confirm the address appeared in his records, and it did. Ramuglia said his logs showed the hacker visiting Yahoo's mail service, resetsing Palin's password and announcing results of the break-in on a Web site where the hacking was first disclosed. "I think he just didn't realize the severity of what he was doing until afterwards," Ramuglia said. INTERNATIONAL Tour group kidnapped in Egyptian desert CAIRO, Egypt — Kidnappers have seized 11 European tourists and eight Egyptians during a Sahara desert safari to Gilf al-Kebir, a plateau famed for its prehistoric cave paintings, Egyptian officials said Monday. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit said in New York that the group had been freed unharmed Monday, and a military official confirmed their release. But Egyptian officials in Cairo and New York later said they had not yet been freed and Aboul Gheit's announcement to reporters that they had been let go was based on incorrect information. The five Germans, five Italians and one Romanian were seized Friday along with their Egyptian guides and drivers while camping near the Sudanese border, Egyptian Tourism Minister Zoheir Garana said before the release was announced. The kidnappers took the captives, including two Italians in their 70s, into Sudan, he said. 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RAINS rains@kansan.com The Athletics Department released updated Graduation Success Rate data on Monday, and the numbers met NCAA President Myles Brand's goal of 70 percent. The data, which will be officially released by the NCAA in the near future, examined a four-year average of student athletes who had scholarships when they enrolled in the fall of 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001. Student athletes had a maximum of six years to complete a degree and had to remain on scholarship the entire time that they were enrolled to be eligible. Athletes who transferred from the University of Kansas but were in good academic standing when they left were eliminated and did not count for or against the University's numbers. Seventy percent of KU scholarship athletes who entered as freshmen from 1998 to 2001 either graduated from the University within six years or left the school in good academic standing. "We've met the mark that Myles Brand set out for us, and we're equivalent and in the same range as the institution as a whole, so we've met our obligation there too," said Paul Buskirk, associate athletics director for student athlete support services. "This is the true measure of success." "Are we finishing what we start ed with the kids? Seventy percent, I'm real pleased with that." Two programs, women's golf and softball, graduated 100 percent of scholarship members who arrived from 1998 to 2001. Women's basketball was the worst program in the department, with only 42 percent of the athletes who arrived from 1998 to 2001 receiving degrees. Current women's basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson did not arrive at Kansas until 2004, and Buskirk said the percentage would be much higher in a few years when it included Henrickson's data. Before Henrickson arrived, several players left the school in poor academic standing, which caused the percentage to be below the federal average rate of 54 percent. Jim Marchiony, associate athletics director, said the problem with the data was that it only tracked students who came to the University from as recently as 2001. That meant no recruits from Bill Self, Mark Mangino or Henrickson were included in the data. Students already in the program when the coaches arrived were included in the data, meaning that even though the coaches did not recruit the athletes on the list, they still played a part in whether the athletes graduated. Men's tennis and men's swimming and diving, which were both canceled in 2000, were included on the report, because the programs had athletes during part of the data period. "It's very dated data," Marchiony said. "It doesn't portray a picture of what is going on today at the University of Kansas, or any other school for that matter." The Graduation Success Rate is used to help formulate the University's Academic Progress Rate, which carries penalties for poor performance. The APR is similar to a progress report that checks what percentage of current athletes are in good academic standing with the University and are on pace to graduate. The University's APR last year caused the football team to lose two scholarships for this season. This year's APR will be released in April, and Buskirk said that every athletic team would be above the minimum score of 925 for the first time in school history. He said that the football team also would be getting back its scholarships. "Our APR is going to look really good," Buskirk said. While the Athletics Department graduated a percentage of athletes similar to the percentage of students that the University graduated. Marchiony said that the Athletics Department's goal was to go above 70 percent. "Our ultimate goal is 100 percent." Marchiony said. "That's the goal — to see every single one of them graduate either here or somewhere else." Archaeologists: Stonehenge was a healing center Edited by Jennifer Torline HISTORY Excavation shows the monument attracted sick from all over Europe ASSOCIATED PRESS Shorekengie the Bluestone Project Press Conference Friday, 22 September 2016 Society of Antique Parties President of the Society of Antiquaries, Geoff Waintright, right, and archaeology professor Tim Darvill look at a fragment of bluestones before their press conference on Monday at the Society of Antiquaries of in London to reveal their preliminary findings about the purpose of the prehistoric Stonehenge monument. Waintrill and Darvill told journalists that Stonehenge was a kind of primeval Lounes. They said the stone circle was a center of healing which attracted the sick and infirmed from all over prehistoric Europe. They also said they had dated the first stone monuments at the site to about 2,300 B.C., which was centuries younger than previously thought. LONDON — The first excavation of Stonehenge in more than 40 years has uncovered evidence that the stone circle drew ailing pilgrims from around Europe for what they believed to be its healing properties, archaeologists said Monday. Archaeologists Geoffrey Wainwright and Timothy Darvill said the content of graves scattered around the monument and the ancient chipping of its rocks to produce amulets indicated that Stonehenge was the primeval equivalent of Lourdes, the French shrine venerated for its supposed ability to cure the sick. ASSOCIATED PRESS An unusual number of skeletons recovered from the area showed signs of serious disease or injury. Analysis of their teeth showed that about half were from outside the Stonehenge area. "People were in a state of distress, if I can put it as politely as that, when they came to the Stonehenge monument," Darvill told journalists assembled at London's Society of Antiquaries. He pointed out that experts near Stonehenge have found two skulls that showed evidence of primitive surgery, some of just a few known cases of operations in prehistoric Britain. "Even today, that's the pretty serious end of medicine," he said. Also found near Stonehenge was the body of a man known as the Amesbury Archer, who had a damaged skull and badly hurt knee and died around the time the stones were installed. Analysis of the Archer's bones showed he was from the Alps. Darvill cautioned, however, that the new evidence did not rule out other uses for Stonehenge. "It could have been a temple, even as it was a healing center," Darvill said. "Just as Lourdes, for example, is still a religious center." 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The scientists argued that they were once at the heart of Stonehenge, and closely associated with its healing properties. As evidence, Darvill said his dig had uncovered masses of fragments carved out of the bluestones by people to create amulets. Any rock carried around in such a way would have had some sort of protective or healing property, he said. He said that theory was backed by burials in southwest England where the stones were interred with their owners. Today the bluestones are now largely invisible, dwarfed by the huge sandstone monoliths — or "hanging stones" — that were erected later and still make up Stonehenge's iconic profile. "They are of course quite impressive when you see them," Darvill said. "But in a sense they are the elaboration of a structure which kicked off with the bluestones." Both archaeologists quoted the 12th-century monk Geoffrey of Monmouth as saying the stones were thought to have medicinal properties. They also said that evidence uncovered by their dig showed that people were moving and chipping off pieces of the bluestones through the Roman period and even into the Middle Ages. Darvill said he felt the "folk- lore interest" in the bluestones into modern times suggested some sort of lingering memory of their supposed healing powers. "That would be for me the single strongest piece of evidence," he said. Andrew Fitzpatrick, from British heritage group Wessex Archaeology, and Darvill and Wainwright's discovery was "very important" but that the healing HAIR academy setting the standard for Excellence 2429 Iowa Street 785,749,1488 Voted Top of the Hill's BEST SALON 2005, 2006, 2007 Voted Lawrence Journal-World's BEST SALON 2005, 2006 Redken & Biolage 3 for $25.00 Highlights $20 with coupon; long hire extra expires 9/30/08 All services performed by supervised students Haircuts always $7 Redken & Biola 3 for $25.00 Broadcasting Corp. 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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 SPORTS 9A NFL ASSOCIATED PRESS 85 83 San Diego Chargers cornerback Quentin Jammer looks over his shoulder as he races away from New York Jets Jerrichol Cottery, center, and Brandon Moore after recovering a fumble in the first quarter of an NFL football game Monday. The Chargers won the game 48-29. Chargers breeze past Jets 48-29 BY BERNIE WILSON ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN DIEGO — Philip Rivers, LaDainian Tomlinson and the rest of the San Diego Chargers simply left no doubt. Frustrated by two gut-wrenching losses, the Chargers raced past nemesis Brett Favre and the New York Jets for a 48-29 victory Monday night in a wild game befitting two original AFL teams. Rivers threw three touchdown passes, Tomlinson scored his first two TDs of the season and San Diego finally got back at Favre after all these years. They sacked him four times and intercepted him twice. Favre always seemed to come up big on Monday nights with Green Bay. This night, though, he finally lost to the Chargers after beating them five straight times dating to 1993. San Diego (1-2) looked like the team picked by many to reach the Super Bowl. The Chargers lost their opener to Carolina on the last play, then lost by one point at Denver in a game remembered for referee Ed Hochuli's blown call that set up the Broncos' winning score. Tomlinson, the two-time defending NFL rushing champion, scored on a 2-yard leap to give the Chargers a 38-14 lead in the third quarter. He scored on another 2-yard run late in the fourth quarter, one play after Rivers' 60-yard pass to Vincent Jackson. Rivers has thrown three TD passes in every game this season. He was 19-of-25 for 250 yards on Monday, while Tomlinson had 67 yards on 26 carries, his third straight game under 100 yards. Favre had three touchdown passes for the jets (1-2), including fourth-quarter TD throws of 4 yards to Chansi Stuckey and 13 yards to Dustin Keller. The 38-year-old Favre was 30-of-42 for 271 yards. The Chargers could have had two more picks, but safety Clinton Hart dropped Favre's fourth-down pass in the end zone late in the third quarter and Cromartie let an interception and a sure touchdown clang off his hands in the first quarter. Cromartie intercepted backup QB Kellen Clemens in the end zone in the final minute. span of 5 minutes,46 seconds spanning the first and second quarters. The Chargers scored three times and the Jets once in a crazy Rivers recovered from an early blunder to throw a 1-yard touchdown pass to rookie fullback Mike Tolbert for a 10-7 lead late with 2:03 left in the first quarter. On the fourth play of the next Jets' drive, Cromartie overpowered Laveranues Coles and took the ball away, racing 52 yards for a 17-7 lead. Leon Washington returned the kickoff 94 yards to the San Diego 5. Two plays later, Favre hit Coles on a 3-yard TD pass to pull the Jets within 17-14. San Diego's Marques Harris recovered an onside hit at the Jets 44 to set up a 27-yard scoring pass from Rivers to Chris Chambers that made it 24-14 11:17 before halftime. Eric Weddle intercepted Favre to set up Rivers' 6-yard scoring pass to tight end Antonio Gates for a 31-14 lead late in the second quarter. Jets cornerback David Barrett stunned the Chargers and quieted the crowd at Qualcomm Stadium when he jumped in front of Gates for an interception he returned 25 yards for a touchdown less than four minutes into the game. NFL Injuries and QB changes plague winless Chiefs BY DOUG TUCKER ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NFL had four 4-12 teams last year, and two of them in the past two weeks have thrashed the woeful Kansas City Chiefs by a combined score of 61-22. A new offense and a new offensive coordinator would be expected to create occasional confusion, at least early. But the Chiefs, dogged by injuries, have added to their chaos by starting three different quarterbacks their first three games. Rookies and second-year players populate the roster both offensively and defensively, and so do youthful mistakes. The Chiefs aren't stopping anybody and they're not scoring much. On Sunday, the unbeaten, high-scoring Denver Broncos will encounter a winless Kansas City that ranks 28th in total offense and 25th in total defense, and hasn't had a lead since last fall. Everybody knew it was going to be a bite-the-bullet year. But nobody foresaw the first season of a rebuilding campaign would bring this much pain. Their Chiefs' franchise-record losing streak stretched to 12 with a 38-14 loss to Atlanta. That was after the Oakland Raiders rushed for 300 yards in a 23-8 whipping. "It's the course we wanted and it's the right one for the future of this organization," coach Herm Edwards said Monday. "Where we were at, we had to go this way. We're going to stick with the plan. "It's not fun right now for anybody. It isn't fun for the players, the coaches, the fans. But it's the road we're traveling and now it's our job to try to get better every week." For the second week in a row, Edwards is not sure who will start at quarterback for Brodie Croyle, the designated signal-caller of the future who hurt his shoulder in the opener. Damon Huard, a dependable 12-year veteran backup who made the start against Oakland, could get the call. Or it might be second-year QB Tyler Thigpen. He made his first NFL start at Atlanta and for a while looked every bit like the seventh-round draft pick from tiny Coastal Carolina that he is. Huard is more experienced and more heady, but less mobile than Thigpen, who is physically more suited to the offense the Chiefs installed this year with coordinator Chan Galley. MLB "You weigh a lot of factors into this (decision)," said Edwards. "You don't want to put Tyler in a bad position to where you crush him. That's not good. You wrestle with that. We also need some calming on our team right now. We're looking for a spark." 6 ASSOCIATED PRESS Kansas City Royals 'Mike Aveles hits an RBI single in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game monday, in Detroit. Aveles drove two in runs in the Royals' 6-2 win. K.C. beats struggling Detroit; Tigers lose 10 of past 11 games ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT — David Dejesus went 4-for-4 and Mike Kansas drove in two runs as the Kansas City Royals beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 6–2 Monday night. The Tigers were minus suspended slugger Gary Sheffield, then lost star Miguel Cabrera in the third inning because of a tight back. Cabrera was listed as day-to-day. Detroit has lost 10 of 11, and is only one game ahead of last-place Kansas City in the AL Central. Sheffield was suspended four games earlier in the day for brawling with Cleveland pitcher Fausto Carmona last week. Gil Meche (13-11) won for the third time in four starts, allowing two runs and four hits and two walks in six innings. Zach Miner (8-5) took the loss, giving up four runs in six-plus innings. DeJesus tripled on Miner's first pitch of the game, and Aviles singled two pitches later. to first base and threw out Aviles at the plate. Jose Guillen followed with another single to put runners on the corners, but Cabrera fielded Ryan Shealy's hard-hit grounder Kansas City made it 3-0 in the fourth when Alberto Callaspo and Deljesus started the inning with singles and Aviles followed with his second RBI single of the game. After a hit batter loaded the bases, a run scored when Shealy grounded into a double play. Detroit had a good chance to tie the game in the third when Brandon Inge singled and took third on Meche's wild pickoff attempt, but Dusty Ryan and Curtis Granderson both grounded out. The Tigers came back with two runs in the sixth. They loaded the bases with two singles and a walk and Magglio Ordonez hit a sacrifice fly. Jeff Larish made it 3-2 with a single, but Meche got out of the inning. Bobby Seay's wild pitch allowed Alex Gordon to score in the eighth, and DeJesus gave the Royals a 6-2 lead with an RBI single. Kansas City got a run off four Tigers pitchers in the seventh when Gary Glover walked Shealy with the bases loaded. SWIMWEAR Nike leaves competitive market BY SARAH SKIDMORE ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS The company will continue to provide swimwear for colleges and sell to traditional retail customers. But it will not compete against the likes of Speedo to get the swoosh on the world's top swimmers. "We will not invest in next-generation swim innovation, which is not in line with our stated category growth strategy," the company said in a statement. PORTLAND, Ore. — Nike said Monday that it is leaving the elite swimwear market. The Beaverton, Ore.-based company had announced several years ago that it would focus on six key categories to reach a $23 billion revenue goal by 2011. Those categories are running, soccer, basketball, men's training and women's training and sportswear. CNBC reported this weekend that Nike may be halting its swimsuit development after a showdown at the Beijing summer Olympics. Nike lost some of its edge at the games when Speedo stole the spotlight with its LZR Racer suit. According to Speedo, of the 77 world records set since the release of the suit in February, 72 have been in the LZR Racer. And it was worn by Olympics darling Michael Phelps. Nike said it made a "strategic decision as part of the company's long-term growth plan." Other swimmers clamored to get the suit at the games. Nike even allowed some of its athletes to wear the LZR Racer, an unprecedented move by the world's largest athletic shoe and apparel company. But Nike denied that Monday's decision was a direct result of Speedo's success, saying it was a "direct result of our long-term growth strategy focusing on the areas where we can have the largest growth." Research organization SportsOneSource Group said Nike is a distant third in the $200 million performance swimwear marketplace — which encompasses consumer swim goods for exercise rather than leisure. Speedo holds roughly to keep doing what we've been doing" But Evan Morgenstein, an agent who represents a number of top swimmers, said Nikes decision is a blow to elite athletes who depend heavily on apparel companies for their funding — especially in non-Olympic years. Morgenstein's clients include Nike-endorsed Olympians Cullen Jones, Brendan Hansen, Aaron Peirsol and Jason Lezak. "We've been in the swimwear business for 80 years.We are going to keep doing what we've been doing." Morgenstein said Speedo and TYR Sport are the only two major STU ISAAC Senior vice president of team sales and sports marketing for Speedo Speedo said Nike's move would not have much impact on its own business, such as the launch of the Racer to general consumers in October. 60 percent of the market share, up from 54 percent last year. TYR comes in second at 20 percent and Nike is third at 13 percent, lower than its 18 percent share last year. "We've been in the swimwear business for 80 years," said Stu Isaac, senior vice president of team sales and sports marketing for Speedo. "We are going companies left in the U.S. now that Nike has pulled out — and they are embroiled in a bitter antitrust lawsuit filed by TYR against Speedo and USA Swimming. "And then there was two." Morgenstein said. "The truth is that TYR and Speedo are the only two companies pumping any kind of money directly to the athletes. There are other companies that make suits, but they haven't spent a dime on the swimmers." Morgenstein worries that Nike's "You're going to see a lot more athletes from China and Europe on the medal stand unless something is done," Morgenstein predicted. "The financial house of cards for a lot of elite swimmers, especially the older ones, may come crumbling down," he said. "In non-Olympic years, many swimmers depend on up to 90 percent of their funding from the apparel companies." He called on the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Swimming to come up with a new funding structure that gives more money directly to elite athletes, instead of putting the bulk of it into training centers that are designed to help the sport at the grass-roots level. Morgenstein said the current monthly stipend of $1,750 to top-level swimmers is "absurd." A USA Swimming representative was not immediately available for comment. decision could be a precursor to other funding woes that might directly affect the performance of the powerful U.S. swim team at the 2012 London Olympics. "With the tough economic times we're in, Speedo is probably looking at their investment in terms of the athletes, and I'm sure TYR is too." Morganstein said. ATTENTION! WE NEED YOU... If you are in the Schools of Human/Family Education, Psychology or Sociology! CLO is searching for caring, energetic people to teach, daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities. Be apart of a growing community by volunteering at CLO. CLO COMMUNITY IMING OPORTUNITIES Starting pay $10.00 an hour Must be 18 or older Walk-ins applicants are welcome, on the spot interviews available... 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While he did surrender a big play, Mangino said Powell seemed to play better and better as the game went on. His play may have started better if Powell had known earlier in the week that he would play so much. Powell said he found out right before the game that he'd see more than just a few cleanup minutes. "It was a surprise," Powell said. "I wasn't even stretched. My legs were all cold and I wasn't warmed up. After the second route I was pretty much in the zone." Powell admitted to feeling some nerves when he stepped on the field. In the second quarter, he made a mistake and allowed a 28-yard completion that set up a Rhett Bomar rushing touchdown. The vertical route that beat him looks just as natural on the track surrounding Kivisto Field. as wide receiver Jason Madkins simply sprinted past him on a straight line. All three of the young cornerbacks surrendered plays of at least 15 yards on that route. "We can't cut people loose," Mangino said. "We can't get beat on a vertical every time somebody runs a vertical." The Bearkats attacked the freshman corners with the route early and often. As a result, Mangino wasn't pleased with the overall effort in the secondary and joked that he could have run to the coverage faster than his corners did. Sam Houston State finished with 340 passing yards, but Kansas' secondary did intercept the ball three times. Still, Mangino said his defense's "average performance" in the 38-14 victory wouldn't be enough in the conference season, which starts in two weeks at Iowa State. "We've got to see about Kendrick, see if he's going to be ready to go," Mangino said. "If he is, that's be great, but if not we've got to take a hard look at that position." — Edited by Rachel Burchfield targets because he's working with limited scholarships. Unless a current scholarship player transfers or leaves for the NBA draft, the Jayhawks only have three available scholarships for next season. BASKETBALL (CONTINUED FROM 12A) It will likely be a few more weeks before anyone commits to Kansas. Wildeboor said once that happens, the fun would truly begin. "When one guy starts committing, they normally start the domino effect," Wildeboor said. "That's when things start to get exciting." C.J. GOESTO HOLLYWOOD The Los Angeles Lakers signed former Jayhawk forward C.J. Giles to a non-guaranteed training camp contract earlier this month. Self dismissed Giles from the program near the beginning of the 2006 season after repeated behavioral problems. The Seattle native then transferred to Oregon State, where he was also kicked off the team last season. Giles decided to declare for the NBA draft this summer, but was not selected. The contract Giles signed with the Lakers guarantees he will be in training camp with the team. Giles will most likely not play for Los Angeles in the regular season, though. NBA teams can only have a maximum of 15 players on their roster. Los Angeles already has 14 players under guaranteed contracts, and Giles is one of five non-roster invites headed to training camp. BROWN BACK INTOWN A Kansas national championship basketball coach will take part in a fundraiser to benefit the Bert Nash Center Saturday night at Crown Toyota. No, not Bill Self — although he will also be attendance. Larry Brown, Kansas' coach when the Jayhawks won the national championship in 1988, is the event's special guest. Danny Manning, named most outstanding player of the 1988 NCAA Tournament and current KU assistant coach, will also appear alongside Brown and Self. The event is an annual fundraiser for the Bert Nash Center, Douglas County's mental health center. Edited by Rachel Burchfield powers such as Florida, USC and Oklahoma will most likely finish near the top again, but they all fall at some point last year when everyone least suspected it. COMMENTARY (CONTINUED FROM 12A) If East Carolina's loss to N.C. State threw you off guard and now you are wondering who will crash the BCS bash, don't worry — there are plenty of options out there. Ball State and Tulsa both have outside shots to represent their respective conferences, but one conference looks to have the best chance at an invite. The mighty Mountain West Conference has to like their odds right now, as they have three teams ranked in the top 25. That's more teams than the Pac-10, Big East or ACC have. With No. 11 BYU, No. 17 Utah and No. 23 TCU all still perfect, the Mountain West is on top of the hill as far as non-major conferences go. TCU does play at Oklahoma this week, so one would think their dreams will be diminished on Saturday. Then again, if week five is anything like last year, I like my odds with TCU. Edited by Rachel Burchfield women's golf round one results Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational — Alvamar Public Golf Course (par 72, 6242 yards) Team Standings (1) Illinois State — 302 [+14] (T2) Oral Roberts — 307 [+19] (T2) Nebraska — 307 [+19] (4) Oklahoma City — 317 [+29] (T5) Kansas State — 318 [+30] (T5) Florida Southland — 318 [+30] (T5) Kansas — 318 [+30] (T5) Wichita State — 318 [+30] (UMKC — 318 [+30] Individual Results (T12) Emily Powers — 77 [39-38] (T29) Grace Thiry — 80 [39-41] (T29) Kaylynd Carson — 80 [37-43] (T40) Meghna Bal — 81 [40-41] (T79) Meghana Gckel — 86 [45-41] *Scores don't count toward team score (*T2) Jennifer Clark — 74 [39-35] (*T40) Maria Jackson — 81 [41-40] (*T72) Alyssa rainbolt — 84 [41-43] (*T87) Sydney Wilson — 90 [44-46] HOCKEY Sprint Center hosts preseason game ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An organist played Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" as the fans streamed in an hour before the opening faceoff, many in St. Louis Blues jerseys, some in throwback Kansas City Scouts shirts. A handful were still in business suits, there to see a hockey game for the first time. people embrace it." They came to see a preseason game between the Blues and the Los Angeles Kings, one of eight Monday night in the NHL. Many of the marquee players were missing; half the Kings were in Phoenix for another game, St. Louis skated without defenseman Erik Johnson and goalie Manny Legace. Anyplace else — in the U.S. at least — a game like this probably isn't a big deal. It was a good first step. Davis Drewiske had a short-handed goal in the first period and Wayne Simmonds scored on a power play in the third, helping the Kings beat the Blues 2-1. A crowd of 11,603 showed up — good numbers for a preseason game — and there didn't seem to be any glitches, other than maybe the extra-loud horn that scared some of the newbie fans. "It was unbelievable," Simmonds said. "It was a good turnout, more than what I expected, and I enjoyed playing here." In Kansas City, it was. The problem is taking the next step. "One of the reasons we built this building was to look at opportunities for the community and certainly the NHL is at the top of the list," said Kevin Gray, president of the Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation. "This is a big test for us to see how First hockey game at the year-old, $276 million Sprint Center, what city officials hope is the first step toward landing an NHL team — there was a lot riding on this night. The Sprint Center was built with hopes of luring an NBA or NHL franchise. It's spectacular on the outside, over 2,000 shimmering glass panes making it look like an upturned crystal bowl, and has all the amenities inside that professional team could want. So far, there's nothing on the horizon. The Sprint Center will host a preseason game between Atlanta and Portland next month, and that could be it for a while in the NBA. The Sonics seemed to be Kansas City's best chance of getting a team to relocate, but they went to Oklahoma City instead. Expansion doesn't seem likely, either; the NBA seems to be more interested in going overseas than back to Kansas City, home of the Kings from 1972-85. Hockey might be a better fit, though Kansas City had an NHL team before — without much success. All that's missing is a team. While the 140 events in a year — everything from Elton John to the Disney on Ice — and 1.3 million visitors count as a success, the arena needs an anchor franchise for long-term financial stability. LOS ANGELES The Scouts were an expansion team in 1974 and played two seasons in Kansas City before relocating to Denver, eventually becoming the New Jersey Devils. The Scouts were never strong financially — thus the moves — and won 27 combined games, which didn't exactly draw a lot of interest. ASSOCIATED PRESS Los Angeles Kings center Marty Murray sucks the puck back to the ice as heights for possession against St. Louis Blues center Patrik Berglund and David Backes in an NHL proseason hockey game in the period on Monday in Kansas City, Mo. The Kings won 2-1. The city also doesn't seem to have much of an infrastructure to build up hockey from the grass roots level, just a handful of ice rinks dotting the area. Kansas City does seem to have "I'd rate it (Kansas City) as a sleeping giant," said Paul McGannon, president of NHL 21, a civic group trying to bring a franchise to the city. "The sport never really had a chance on the major league level. You can't really judge a market until you have a major league facility, which we do, and eventually a team." an interest in the sport, at least judging by Monday night's crowd. A buzz of anticipation filled the arena with each odd-man rush and cheers rang out with each check into the boards. The Blues fans — more than half the crowd — rose from their seats with a roar when Paul Kariya punched in a rebound late in the third period, cutting the Kings' lead to 2-1. They even got to see a fight, cheering wildly as Kings forward Kevin Westgarth and Blues forward D.J. King traded a flurry of blows late in the third period. office of study abroad • 108 Lippincott Hall • osa@ku.edu • 864-3742 Ravenscraig Castle, in Galloway, Scotland. It is one of the few castles in Scotland that remains intact. The castle was built in the 12th century and was the seat of the Earls of Ravenscraig. It has a long history and has been used for various purposes over the centuries, including as a military stronghold and a hotel. Today it is a popular tourist attraction and a site of historical interest. APPLY TODAY! October 1 application deadline Spring 2009 | Winter Break | Spring Break STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS & SCHOLARSHIPS stop by or check the website today for information and an application WWW.STUDYABROAD.KU.EDU "There was a great crowd here tonight. It was a fun hockey game to play in," Kings defenseman Tom Prissing said. "For sustainability of hockey, it is really hard to say without having multiple games. By all signs that we saw tonight, I think it is very sustainable." NEW YORK — A former minor league baseball player was "washed up" and had "zero income and no prospects" last year when he became jealous and killed his girlfriend's cat, a prosecutor said Monday. Joseph Petcka, who pitched in the New York Mets' minor league system in 1992, was a "washed-up, never-made it-to-the-big-leagues athlete" and a "D-minus" actor, prosecutor Leila Kermani told jurors during her closing argument. Kermani has told jurors that Petcka brutally killed the neutered and declawed cat in a jealous fury after complaining that his thengirlfriend, Lisa Altobelli, loved the cat more than him. Petcka testified Friday that he was defending himself after the 8-pound orange and white tabby named Norman bit his right hand and drew blood. The prosecutor say the cat's injuries prove Petcka wasn't just defending himself. CRIME Petcka faces two years in prison for killing cat Petcka's lawyer, Charles Hochbaum, told jurors that deciding whether they believed the defendant was not enough; he said they should focus on whether the prosecution proved its case. Hochbaum argued that the animal cruelty law applies only when animals are tortured with a sadistic intent to injure or kill. Petcka faces up to two years in prison if convicted of aggravated animal cruelty and harassment. Associated Press THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 SPORTS11A hfield quote of the dav here name Tom ty of with- ity all think it — Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City Chiefs' tight end fact of the day "it's too early to start getting down on ourselves. It's too early for us to go out there and hold our heads down and say the season is over. That's just going to make it a drag, make it long. I don't want to do that. This is my 12th year, and I feel like I deserve a little more than that." www.nfl.com The Kansas City Chiefs have lost 12 consecutive games going back to last season. But the Chiefs have a long way to go before they match the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the futility department. The Buccaneers lost 26 games in a row during the 1976 and 1977 seasons. If the Chiefs go 0-16 this season, they will still have lost only 25 games in a row. trivia of the day Q: When did the Kansas City Chiefs win their last regular season football game? Todav A: On Oct. 21, 2007, the Chiefs beat the Oakland Raiders 12-10. ku sports schedule Women's golf: Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational, final day (Lawrence) Wednesday Wednesday Volleyball: Nebraska, 7 p.m. (Lincoln, Neb.) Fridav Thursday No Events Soccer: Nebraska, 4:30 p.m. (Lincoln, Neb.) Tennis: Jayhawk Invitational, first day (Lawrence) Saturday Softball: Butler County, 4 p.m. (Lawrence) Softball: Emporia State, 6 p.m. (Lawrence) Volleyball: Texas, 7 p.m. (Lawrence) Rowing: All day (Des Moines, Iowa) Tennis: Jayhawk Invitational, second day (Lawrence) TENNIS Nadal wins Davis Cup despite strained buttock MADRID, Spain — The U.S. reign as Davis Cup champion ended, with an alling Rafael Nadal beating Roddick in a straight-sets victory that sent Spain to the final for the sixth time. The top-ranked player won 6-4, 6-0, 6-4 at the Las Ventas bullfighting arena, giving Spain an insurmountable lead in the best-of-five format. Football team shows par performance Spain will play for the title against Argentina. Nadal said after the match he nearly didn't play because an MRI scan Saturday showed a strained buttock muscle. BY ASHER FUSCO afusco@kansan.com "OK." "Nothing remarkable." "Decent." "Adequate." "Average." Kansas might have defeated Sam Houston State by 24 points this past weekend, but coach Mark Mangino's post-game quotes tell a less impressive tale. He didn't offer much praise for his team's performance, sticking instead with the aforementioned adjectives. A quick rundown of the stat sheet reaffirms Mangino's claims: Through four games, Kansas has been a very average football team. Kansas has generated the fifth most passing yards in the nation, but that total is tempered by the team's tame run game, ranked 91st. While Todd Reesing has lived up to his well-earned "Funslinger" reputation, Jayhawk running backs Angus Quigley, Jacques Crawford and Jake Sharp have had a tough go of it so far. It could be the inexperienced offensive line; it could be the backs themselves; but something is amiss. Last season, Kansas gained 4.8 yards per carry (fifth best in the Big 12 Conference). That average is at 3.4 this season (11th in the Big 12). NATHAN E. BRYAN Quigley The Jayhawks' second soft spot is their inability to defend the pass. Proven defensive backs Darrell Stuckey, Justin Thornton and Chris Harris have done their best, but a weak pass rush and an injury to senior cornerback Kendrick Harper have hamstrung the secondary. With the exception of sophomore defensive end lake Laptad (2.5 THE MORNING BREW sacks), Kansas' defensive linemen aren't getting to the opposing quarterback consistently. Associated Press The underwhelming push up front has forced Kansas to blitz with its linebackers, leaving the secondary out to dry. And with rookies Isiah Barfield, Corrigan Powell and Ryan Murphy filling in for Harper, one-on-one coverage isn't a good thing. Kansas is ranked 77th in the nation against the pass this season as opposed to 49th last year. Despite freshman punt returner Daymond Patterson's success (second in the conference in yards-per-return), Kansas' special teams situation isn't hunky-dory. Senior kick returner Marcus Herford, an All-Big 12 selection last year, ranks dead last in the conference in yards per return this season. Mangino said Herford's struggles were partially a product of teams kicking toward the sideline, but part of the blame fell on Herford and his blockers. Whatever's the matter, the results haven't been pretty. Herford is averaging 11 yards per runback, compared to last year's 29. A STAR ON THE HORIZON With every point, Kansas volleyball player Karina Garlington seems to get a little better. As a freshman last season, the outside hitter showed promise, starting 18 of the team's 30 matches. Garlington worked her way into the rotation in Big 12 Conference play, using her 6-foot frame and long arms to become one of the team's best offensive options. But Yvonne Garlington Garlington suffered some freshman struggles, a fact manifested by her .136 hitting percentage (above.200 is ideal). This season, Garlington has taken her game up a notch or three. She recorded a career-high 29 kills in Kansas' five-set, comeback victory against Iowa State last weekend. Through Saturday, she led the Big 12 with 4.36 kills-per-set and her hitting percentage is up to a robust .246. - Edited by Andy Greenhaw Rain, rain went away 10 Brandon Stauton, Chicago sophomore of team Yaris, pulls the flags from Eli Underwood, Lenexa freshman of team Delta Chi 4, as Underwood attempts to break through the defense. Underwood's team won its match , 12-7. The previous two weeks of intramural flag football were canceled because of rain. PGA LOUISVILLE, Ky. — U.S. captain Paul Azinger sprinted up the stairs to the clubhouse balcony and grabbed the biggest bottle of champagne he could find to join an American celebration he felt was a long time coming in the Ryder Cup. They didn't need a miracle putt or an amazing comeback like their last victory in 1999. They didn't even need Tiger Woods. Strong as a team and equally mighty on their own, the Americans rode the emotion of a flag KICK THE KANSAN: WEEK FIVE Pick games. Beat the Kansan staff. Get your name in the paper. 1. no. 43 fresno state at ULLA (predict score) This week's games: Name: E-mail: Year in school: Hometown: 1. No. 25 Fresno State at UCLA (predic) 2. Minnesota at No. 14 Ohio State 3. Maryland at No. 20 Clemson 4. Virginia at Duke 5. Colorado at Florida State 6. Purdue at Notre Dame 7. Oregon at Washington State 8. No. 8 Alabama at No. 3 Georgia 9. No. 22 Illinois at No. 12 Penn State 10. Virginia Tech at Nebraska 2) Give your name, e-mail year in school and homeown. 3) Beat the Kansan's best prognosticator and get your name in the paper. 4) Beat all your peers and get your picture and in the paper next to the Kansan staff. 5) To break ties, pick the score of the designated game. ) Only KU students are eligible. J. B. Holmes, legendary in these parts for making his high school team in tiny Campbellsville as a third-grader, showed off his awesome power with two final birds that set up the Americans for victory. Either submit your picks to Kick the KananasiKansan.com or to the Kanan business office, located at the West side of Staten Island Hall, which is between Worcester and New York. 1) Only KD students are eligible. 2) Give your name, e-mail, in school and hometown. Kenny Perry, the 48-year-old native son who dreamed of playing a Ryder Cup before a Bluegrass crowd, delivered a 3-and-2 victory that was part of an early push that swung momentum toward the U.S. team. the clinching point, appropriately, came from Jim Furkyn. waving crowd and their Kentucky heroes on Sunday to take back the Ryder Cup with a 16½-11½ victory over Europe. He felt hollow six years ago at The Belfry as Paul McGinley made a par putt that clinched victory for Europe, the first of three straight victories that extended its domination of a passionate event that Americans once owned. Hunter Mahan, who criticized the Ryder Cup earlier this year as a money-making machine, was the only player to go all five matches without losing at Valhalla. His match was the only one to reach the 18th green, all because of a 60-foot birdie putt from Mahan that slammed into the back of the cup on the 17th hole. Miguel Angel Jimenez conceded a short par putt, giving Furyk a 2-and-1 victory and the Americans the $14\frac{1}{2}$ points they needed to show they can win on For all the birdies and spectacular shots over three inspirational days at Valhalla, the Ryder Cup ended with handshake. Anthony Kim set the tone by handing Sergio Garcia his worst loss ever in the Ryder Cup and keeping him winless at Valhalla. Boo Weekley galloped off the first tee using his driver as a toy horse, drawing laughter for his antics and cheers for his birdies. golf's biggest stage — and without Tiger Woods, out for the year with a knee surgery but staying involved by text messaging Azinger throughout the final day. Ben Curtis and Chad Campbell, the final player picked for this U.S. team, won the final two matches against Lee Westwood and Padraig Harrington for a lopsided score that for the last three years had been posted in European blue. He wound up with a halve against Paul Casey, and a new appreciation for this event. Rudy's PIZZERIA Voted Best Pizza in Lawrence! Rudy Tuesday 2 Small Pizzas 2 toppings 2 drinks ONLY $12.99 plus tax Free Delivery! 749-0055 • 704 Mass. • rudyspizzeria.com Golfer surges from bogey to birdie in Viking Classic MADISON, Miss. — A day after blowing a lead with a triple bogey on the final hole, Will MacKenzie birdied the par-5 18th three straight times to win the Viking Classic in a playoff for his second PGA Tour victory. A free spirit who dropped out of golf for almost 10 years and lived in his van for five, MacKenzie rallied to beat Marc Turnesa on the second playoff hole after Brian Gay dropped out on the first extra hole. At the second Also the 2006 Reno-Tahoe Open winner, MacKenzie earned $648,000. extra hole, MacKenzie two-putted from 63 feet for birdie, and won when Turnesa missed his 18-footer. MacKenzie, who lost the third-round lead after a triple bogey on 18 that included a two penalty strokes, birdied three of the last four holes of regulation for a 4-under 68 to match Turnesa (70) and Gay (68) at 19-under 269 on the Annandale course. Associated Press KAPLAN TEST PREP AND ADMISSIONS Prep now and get free MCAT Science Review! DON'T DELAYI Start your MCAT prep in September and boost your base of must-know science concepts, a $499 value—free! MCAT classes begin 9/2810/1212/61/20 at the Lawrence Kaplan Center 1000 Massachusetts Street Call or visit us online today to take advantage of this offer! 1-800-KAP-TEST | kaptest.com/mcat *MCA is a recognized trustament of the American Medical College. This offer applies only to MCA Classification Course, MCA Online Course, or MCA Private Tuition Programs. You cannot be combined with any other offer. To be eligible, you must enroll and pay all between September 10, 2008 and September 30, 2009; accommodations and restrictions apply. 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Powell wasn't the only freshman at the cornerback spot — he and freshmen siah Barfield and Ryan Murphy all saw playtime against the Bearkats, rotating as replacements for an injured Kendrick Harper. How much they make of that situation is up to them, and in Kansas' secondary there are some young players dealing differently with the glare of the spotlight. When senior cornerback Kendrick Harper went down with a neck injury in week two, coach Mark Mangino called freshman Isiah Barfield's number. Barfield performed ably in that 29-0 victory over Louisiana Tech, but the following week he looked over-matched against the speedy South Florida wide receivers. One minute into the fourth quarter, Bulls receiver A.J. Love burned past Barfield for a 37-yard touchdown that put them up 31-20. Jon Goering/KANSAN Against Sam Houston State on Saturday, Mangino gave Barfield his second career start — only this time he kept the leash much shorter and used three different freshmen at the cornerback position opposite of sophomore Chris Harris. Barfield, Ryan Murphy and Corrigan Powell all saw time at cornerback on Saturday. Barfield and Murphy both took redshirts for Kansas last year while Powell is straight out of Lakeview Centennial High School in Garland, Texas. Harris is entrenched at his position, but Mangino said the other side is a constant battle for stability between the trio until Harper returns. SEE FOOTBALL ON PAGE 10A MEN'S BASKETBALL 'Cream of the crop'recruits come to town 'Cream of the Another top prospect will visit next month BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com The lajhawks spent last weekend celebrating last season's national championship one last time as the players and coaches received their championship rings. Three Rivals.com five-star high school players — guard John Wall, forward Thomas Robinson and center Daniel Orton — made official visits to Kansas and watched last year's team get their rings in a private ceremony. But judging by the caliber of recruits in town, Kansas coach Bill Self and his staff are already thinking about the next potential championship. of their class. Shay Wildeboor, recruiting expert and Jayhawkslant.com senior editor, described the three players as the "cream of the crop" "It's rare that you see a collection of players like this in one location during one weekend," Wildeboro said. "It's a huge testament to Bill Self and his staff. All of those guys are studs." Especially Wall. Rivals.com ranks him as the best player in the country. Wildeboro said the point guard from Raleigh, N.C., was exceptionally fast and a skilled passer. He wasn't short on praise for the other two, either. Wildeboor said Orton, from Oklahoma City, would be a great player once he matured offensively. Robinson, a power forward from New Hampshire, could also be an elite front-line player. "To be honest with you, he's probably the best rebounder in his class." Wildeboor said. "He's got a motor that never stops." And to think the Jayhawks were scheduled to have one more blue chip recruit in town for a visit, well, that's almost unfair. Xavier Henry, a guard from Oklahoma City ranked as the third best player in the nation by Rivals.com, canceled his trip to Lawrence a few days before the weekend. Henry has narrowed down his list of potential schools to two — Kansas and Memphis. Wildeboor said Henry was still expected to make an official visit to Lawrence next month. "It's my understanding that he's going to go to Kansas for Late Night, visit Memphis the next weekend and then decide," Wildeboro said. It's tough to say which players are Self's top priorities because it is against NCAA rules for a coach to discuss recruiting at this stage. But Wildeboor said an educated guess can be made by looking at who he visited first. Self started the recruiting period by traveling south to Oklahoma for an in-home visit with Henry. He has made five other in-home visits and Wildeboor said Self would be in Las Vegas today to see guard Elijah Johnson. But Self won't be able to sign all of his SEE BASKETBALL ON PAGE 10A Kansas' key targets Player Some of the recruits who may play for the Jayhawks next season: John Wall Xavier Henry Jordan Hamilton Michael Snaer Dominic Cheek Thomas Robinson Daniel Orton Elliah Johnson Position Hometown Guard Raleigh, N.C. Guard Oklahoma City Forward Los Angeles Guard Moreno Valley, Calif. Guard Jersey City, N.J. Forward Wolfeboro, N.H. Center Oklahoma City Guard Las Vegas 15 Wall Rivals.com Rank A. Hivais.com Rank 1 3 5 11 16 18 22 27 JOHN MCGRAW Hamilton COURTNEY 100 Snaer 10 PETER C. MILLER Robinson T COMMENTARY Orton Johnson 2008 season mild compared to 2007's wild year of upsets BY ALEX DUFEK adufek@kansan.com W here is this year's Appalachian State? Party in college football officially arrived one season ago. Appalachian State announced that to everyone in the nation with a deafening yell heard by all 110,000 fans in attendance at "The Big House." After the Mountaineers bested No. 5 Michigan 34-32, you kind of had the feeling that it was going to be a wild year. Little did anyone know that there would be such a massive number of upsets, a curse of the No. 2 spot in the polls, surprise BCS bowl appearances by Illinois, Hawaii and Kansas and miserable seasons for historic programs like Nebraska and Notre Dame. It was truly an unpredictable year. Although it seems early in the season, many teams are already one-third of the way through their 12 game schedule, and the magic from last year appears absent. But don't refet yet. The upsets are coming. This year's caliber of upsets does look weak in comparison to last season. However, it's tough to top a season in which fans were spoiled by so many thrills. 2008 has not been completely lacking, though, as there have been a few dose calls — Ohio State barely squeaked out a victory at home against in-state rival Ohio. An upset by the Bobcats over the Buckeyes would have been equally as shocking as Michigan's flop one year ago. Last year, the Cardinals started 2-0 and were ninth in the nation heading into a week three showdown against Kentucky. They lost a close one to the Wildcats, falling 40-34. After the loss, the Cardinals lost their balance and stumbled at home the following week against a lowly Syracuse team that finished the year 2-10. While Ohio State snuck through, West Virginia hasn't been nearly as fortunate, getting bit by the upset bug twice. Now West Virginia is in dancer of unrevely West Virginia followed the same pattern in the last two weeks. After being shocked by East Carolina, they fell in Boulder to Colorado this past week. Louisville finished 6-6 in 2007. West Virginia is going to have to fight its way out of a 1-2 hole if they don't want to have a similarly disappointing season. Many thought Pat White and West Virginia were poised to contend for a Big East title and a shot at the national championship, but now they look eerily similar to Brian Brohm's Louisville Cardinals team from 2007. Four weeks into the year, 10 ranked teams have fallen to unranked foes, with One year ago, 11 teams dropped to unranked competition in the opening four weeks. Five teams ranked in the top 11 and 10 teams ranked in the top 20 fell victim to upset. The highest ranked team to fall was No. 5 Michigan. The quantity and magnitude of upsets is down from one season ago, but that doesn't mean this year is destined to disappoint. In fact, it wasn't until week five of 2007 that things got really wild. It was actually one of the more shocking weekends in the history of college football. The nation took witness to heartbreak after heartbreak as many teams with national title hopes were dismantled the biggest upset coming from No. 8 West Virginia's slip up against East Carolina. Three teams in the top 15 have fallen, as well as six teams in the top 20. In week five of 2007, seven ranked teams lost to unranked opponents and of those seven teams, five were ranked in the top 13. Two of the upsets took place in our own Big 12 backyard. Colorado shocked the third-ranked Oklahoma Sooners and Kansas State went down to Austin and handled the seventh-ranked Texas Longhorns. With that said, I wouldn't start making bold BCS championship predictions just yet. It's foolish to think that although parity prospered one year ago it's going to disappear this season. Yes, traditional 2 TCU SEE COMMENTARY ON PAGE 10A ASSOCIATED PRESS SMU linebacker Ryan Moczygemba (39) bring down TCU fullback Justin Watts (32) is brought down from behind by during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008. 4 1 KANSAS 5 BIG 12 PUTS UP BIG NUMBERS Conference has top group of quarterbacks this year. FOOTBALL | 1B KNOCKING DOWN THE CORNHUSKERS Jayhawks play second-ranked, undefeated Nebraska at 7 p.m. in Lincoln. VOLLEYBALL | 1B THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM MAJORS FAIR VOLUME 120 ISSUE 25 Winning the four-year race to graduation Wendy Shoemeker, senior associate director of the University Career Center, invites students to explore opportunities at tuesdays' majors fair. Current freshmen and sophomores can avoid tuition hikes if they graduate in 2014, thanks to the Four-Year Tuition Compact. The tutium compact, which begin in 2007, ensures a fixed tuition rate for freshmen who graduate on time, making an early major selection increasingly important. Collegeboard Bachelor's Majors Book of Majors Advisers stress benefits of declaring a major early and saving tuition money Julianne Kueffer/KANSAN BY HALEY JONES hjones@kansan.com "I declared a major!" Kelsie Lange shouted at Tuesday's majors fair to a friend across the room. Lange, Lawrence sophomore, attended the KU Majors Fair in the Kansas Union, where she decided to switch from a music education major to one in German. Lange was one of an estimated 500 students who went to the fair on Tuesday to get information about the University's majors and talk with advisors from different departments and programs. Shanda Hurla, assistant director of the University Advising Center, said the fair drew about 200 more students than last year. "It's important to offer resources like the fair to help students find out about different areas of study and provide professors and academic advisers who can help students map out their graduation plan." Hurla said. The center hosted the event as a part of Success Week, which focuses on helping students develop strategies to succeed academically and get involved at the University. The fair was held in the Traditions area on Level 4 of the Kansas Union. Hurla said the Advising Center wanted to reach students who had not declared a major and convey the importance of choosing a major early. Hurla said the University's Four-Year Tuition Compact, which guarantees students a fixed tuition rate for four years, was one reason to pick a major early and graduate in four years. Kim McNeley, assistant dean of Student Academic Services, said the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences required that students declare a major before they had taken 60 hours, which is classified as junior status. Last year, 56 percent of students who had taken at least 60 hours had not declared a major. That number was down from 75 percent of undeclared students the year before, she said. McNeley said about a third of undeclared students were planning to apply to a professional school such as the School of Business, so they were classified as pre-business. But McNeley said the college was concerned that students did not realize the importance of choosing and sticking with a major. "I think it seems to some students like four years is a really long time." McNeley said. "They just may not understand the impact of getting things pulled together early." McNeley said the college scheduled the majors fair for early in the semester to encourage new and undeclared students to find and compare possible majors as early as possible. "That's a big deal because my parents are pushing four years," Sheahon said. "Who wants to pay extra money?" Jessica Sheahon, Salina freshman and pre-business major, said she went to the fair The University created the tuition compact to protect families from unexpected for a class assignment, but ended up finding information about other majors she didn't considered. She said she was open to anything but that she picked business as her major because it would provide job flexibility after college. Sheahon said she was concerned about picking a major and sticking with it because of the tuition compact. SEE MAJOR ON PAGE 6A estimated tuition costs per semester Kansas residents Non-residents 2008 Freshmen $3,438.75 $9,030.75 2007 Freshmen $3,195 $8,400 Other undergraduates $3,097.50 $8,136 LAST ON 2017 Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Mericra Schreiner, Frankfort freshman, is volunteering this week with the KU blood drive. As a child, Schreiner relies on multiple blood transfusions to survive complications from a tonsillectomy. Because she has von Willebrand disease, a rare disorder similar to hemophilia, Schreiner cannot give blood, so she volunteers for the cause instead. KU blood drive Wednesday Kansas Union Ballroom 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hashinger Hall Theater 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Kansas Union 11 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday Kansas Union 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday Kansas Union Ballroom 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. McCollum Hall Lobby 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Kansas Union Ballroom 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kansas Union 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phi Kappa Psi 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. McCollum Hall Lobby 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. HEALTH Blood drive helps area hospitals A transfusion saved Merica Schreiner's life now she volunteers BY JOE PREINER jpreiner@kansan.com Schreiner, Frankfort freshman, was in fourth grade when she and her sister went to the hospital to have their tonsils taken out. It is a routine enough procedure, one that many people experience during their childhood. Donated blood saved Merica Schreiner's life. But shortly after returning home from the hospital, Schreiner began hemorrhaging. She had another surgery but kept bleeding. During the ordeal, she lost four pints of blood, which is equal to a half gallon. "My mom told me later she asked my doctor if she needed to call the priest," Schreiner said. "I didn't realize at the time that it was so serious." After three blood transfusions and a More than eight years later, Schreiner has slew of tests, doctors finally discovered that Schreiner had a rare blood disease called von Willebrand disease. A missing or flawed protein in the body's blood system causes the disease, which is similar to hemophilia. More than eighty come full circle. She is volunteering with the KU blood drive this week, which continues through Friday. "Since I can't donate blood, and that's what saved my life, I feel like if I at least help with it, that's the best I can do," Schreiner said. Brandon Volz, Topeka junior, was one of the first people in plentv of blood." line to give a pint of blood at the Kansas Union Tuesday morning. He said he had extra time in his day and donating seemed like a good idea. "My mom told me later she asked my doctor if she needed to call the priest. I didn't realize at the time that it was so serious." MERICA SCHREINER Frankfort freshman Volz said the nurses and staff helped him feel comfortable during the process, which generally takes about an hour. He said they were accommodating and made him feel welcome. Volz said he appreciated the fact that they didn't leave him unattended while Schreiner is living proofofthe importance of blood donations, but she still struggled with the her diagnosis after her transfusion experience. Doctors told her she had to wear a medical tag noting her condition in case of emergencies. "I'm not the most active person when it comes to helping people," Volz said. "Other people need this more than I do, and I have he was donating Doctors also discouraged Schreiner couraged Schreiner from playing sports. They worried Schreiner could suffer internal bleeding from the contact, which was potentially fatal. After careful consideration, she decided to forego both recommendations. SEE BLOOD ON PAGE 6A index Classifieds...3B Opinion...5A Crossword...4A Sports...1B Horoscopes...4A Sudoku...4A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2008 The University Daily Kansan THE DUPLICIT PARTY ATTORNEY BAILOUT QUESTIONED 雷雨 weather ECONOMY | 3A weather TODAY 84 59 Isolated T-Storms FRIDAY 85 THURSDAY 85 58 Sunny 84 56 1 2 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY OF DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 "There has got to be more to life than being a really, really, ridiculously good actor." quote of the day Gary Busey fact of the day Gary Busey played football for Pittsburgh State University in the 1960s. He later earned a theater degree from Kansas State University. TV.com most e-mailed 1. Three freshmen struggle to replace senior cornerback 2. 'Cream of the crop' recruits visit Lawrence 3. 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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, tuition, KUJH- Sunflower Broadband 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 KUH online at tvku.edu. 907 8183 KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there is a talk show and talk shows and other content made for students, by stu. Whether it's rock'n roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. Who's Who at KU CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Tyler Danforth: Big Jay 1 BY JOSHUA HAFNER editor@kansan.com Coming on the heels of an incredible athletic season, it's not hard to find someone on campus with school spirit. But for Tyler Danforth, an engineering major and resident assistant at Oliver Hall, school spirit goes beyond following games and waving the wheat. Even the residents on his floor have taken notice. "If someone told that man to wear something formal, I think he might show up in a KU shirt and some gym shorts," said Justin Petty, an Oatlite freshman who lives across the hall from Danforth. Tyler Danforth keeps a busy schedule that includes classes, his job and his role as Big Jay for the Spirit Dawn. Danforth has been involved with the squad since last year. However, the crimson and blue attire Danforth wears during the week to classes somehow pales in comparison to the wardrobe he dons on the weekend. While many KU fans gather in Memorial Stadium for football games, Danforth is on the field, bringing Big Jay to life. Danforth, a fifth-year senior, has been involved in the KU Spirit Squad since last fall, when he sought out the position and successfully advanced through tryouts. He said he acted not only as a mascot, but also as a guard and escort for Baby Jay. Additionally, Danforth is the Official Spirit Squad Motivator. "Well, I gave myself that title," he iokingly admitted. The Big Jay suit weighs close to 50 pounds and the temperature is 30 degrees hotter inside the suit than out. In order to prepare physically for the role, members of the Spirit Squad routinely participate in morning workouts. Anyone who has seen Big Jay gallop and groove through four quarters might assume it's all fun and games. But maintaining stamina, Danforth insists, is a constant challenge. "We do mostly running and abs, and we push some weights on the ground," Danforth said. "I throw up. But we work out with the dancers, so it's worth going at seven in the morning." In devoting his time to the Spirit Squad over the past year, Danforth says he's been afforded many fond memories, including a trip to Florida to lead fans in cheering the Jayhawks on to the Orange Bowl championship. "I got a free trip to the Orange Bowl," he said. "I got to do pep rallies, I got into a dance-off with the Orange Bowl mascot. I even caught an orange that James McClinton threw. It was a line drive. One of the tuba girls got knocked out. It was a great experience." Yet while it's Big Jay's job to get everyone at the game excited, Danforth insists that the fans play just as much of a role in Big Jay's task as the Spirit Squad does. He described the interplay of energy between the squad and fans, something he said he hoped poured over into the team's performance. "The crowd tells us what's going on. It's kind of like a lagging computer game," he said. "We hear the crowd cheering and then we start cheering. The fans can help in a game when it comes to getting a team motivated. Even though I'm not playing the football game, when the fans get pumped you still get pumped." Edited by Scott R. Toland Fruit, vegetables take a stand Comida sana en las escuelas IVA! No tenemos marca, ni publicidad, pero somos iSANAS! ASSOCIATED PRESS Greenpeace activists dressed as a carrot and an apple stand at the entrance of the Secretary of Education headquarters to protest the selling of junk food in public schools in Mexico City on Monday. The number of obese children has climbed 8 percent per year in the last decade. The sigh read in Spanish, "Healthy food in schools now," left, and "We don't have a brand but we are healthy!" ODD NEWS Nebraska law bans indoor furniture from outdoors LINCOLN, Neb. — Relaxing on the porch in a ratty recliner might not be allowed in Lincoln any longer. The city council voted 5-2 Monday to ban porch couches and other indoor furniture used outside. No one testified against the proposal during the council's public hearing last week. Supporters of the ban say it's a way to help revitalize older neighborhoods. It also likely targets college students who move in and out of rental homes. Lincoln is home to the campus of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. An aide to the mayor says he doesn't intend to veto the ordinance, which goes into effect Oct. 7. At least 10 other cities have similar bans, including Ames, Iowa, Boulder, Colo., and East Lansing, Mich. BANGOR, Maine — A Maine TV news anchor who bears a resemblance to the Republican vice presidential nominee says she's been getting "hate mail and nasty phone calls" from viewers who think she's trying to copy Sarah Palin's signature style. News anchor criticized for resemblance to Palin has long brown hair that she sometimes wears up in a style similar to Palin's, and wears glasses on occasion. Michaela says viewers accused her of copying Palin's style or trying to subliminally swate votes. Cindy Michaels from WVII-TV While smarting over accusations of bias, Michaels says she's generally flattered by the comparisons to Palin. Michaels describes her as a "beautiful woman." Associated Press on the record A KU student reported a stolen 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee valued at $10,000 on Sept.21. The vehicle also contained over $500 in personal effects, reported the Lawrence Police Department on Sept.23. One hundred and fifty compact discs and an iPod were stolen from a Monte Carlo parked on campus on Sept. 22, reported the KU Public Safety office. On the same day, a Trek bicycle valued at $420 was removed from a bicycle rack outside Budig Hall with the cable lock intact, and $110 was removed from a vending machine in the Kansas Union after the machine was pried open. The lecture "University Forum. 100 Years of Local Food: 1910 vs. 2010" will begin at noon in the ECM Center. on campus The social event "15 Minutes of Freedom" will begin at noon, on the 1st Floor Conference Room in Watkins Memorial Health Center. The play "The King Stag" will begin at 1 p.m. in William Inge Memorial Theatre in Murphy Hall. The Truman Scholarship information meeting will begin at 4 p.m. in Nunemaker Center. The academic date "Advising 101" will begin at 1 p.m. in the Pine Room in the Kansas Union. The ceremony "3P Professional Convocation" will begin at 6 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. The workshop "Things You Always Wanted to Know About Research but Were Afraid to Ask" will begin at 7 p.m. in the lobby in Ellsworth Hall. The lecture "My Role as Publisher, Designer, and Editor at McSweeney's Publishing House" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Hall in Hall Center. The concert "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage through Music" will begin at 7:30 p.m in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall. contact us . Is it Time to Rethink the Drinking Age? Tell us your news Contact Matt Erickson, Mark Dent, Dam Hurst, Brenna Hawley or Maren Hurst, 4810 idris@adrian.com 115ans newroom Kansas Stauffer Flint Hall Lawrence KS 65049 Lawrence KS 65049 (785) 864-4810 . Do you really think State Senate doesn't matter? Scott supports the Amethyst Initiative, an effort of college Drunk driving is unacceptable but has the drinking age helped or hurt? Scott thinks it's OK to ask. www.ScottMorganForSenate.com\KUStudents.htm presidents to open a thorough discussion on whether the 21 drinking age is appropriate. PETER KENNEDY MORGAN STATE SENATE paid for by Scott Morgan for Senate Committee, Brad Finkeldei, Treasurer GRE LSAT GMAT TEST PREPARATION That's Right on Target. KU CONTINUING EDUCATION The University of Kansas Register early! Save $100! Test preparation classes now enrolling. 090098 www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu (keyword: testprep) - 785-864-5823 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 NEWS ECONOMY 3A ASSOCIATED PRESS MR. DODD CHAMPION Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Donn., left, and the committee's ranking Republican, Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala. listen to testimony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, during the committee's hearing on the credit market turmoil. Historic bailout debated Bernanke and Paulson testify before skeptical congress BY JEANNINE AVERSA ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Senators dug in their heels Tuesday, pushing back against dire warnings from the government's top economic officials of recession, layoffs and lost homes if Congress doesn't quickly approve the Bush administration's emergency $700 billion financial bailout plan. Congressional leaders still predicted passage — with significant changes — but Wall Street's nerves were hardly soothed. The Dow Jones industrials sank 161 points and now are off more than 500 this week after initially surging on the bailout announcement last week. Deepening market trouble was just one piece of the economic havoc that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson told senators would ensue if Congress lags in acting on the administration's proposal to rescue tottering financial institutions. "I share the outrage that people have," Paulson said. "It's embarrassing to look at this. I think it's embarrassing to the United States of America. There is a lot of blame to go around." But without the bailout plan, Paulson and Bernanke sketched out a dire scenario for senators at a contentious daylong hearing: Neither businesses nor consumers would be able to borrow money, and the world's largest economy would grind to a virtual halt. "I thinks it's embarrassing to the United States of America. There is a lot of blames to go around." troubled banks and financial institutions. Getting those debts off their books should bolster those companies' balance sheets, making them more inclined to lend and easing one of the biggest choke points in the credit crisis. If the In public and in private meetings, both Democrats and Republicans said big changes are needed, presaging a difficult road ahead for the measure. HENRY PAULSON Treasury Secretary The legislation the administration is promoting would allow the government to buy bad mortgages and other rotten assets held by plan works, it should help lift a major weight off the national economy that is already sputtering. Democrats were determined to wrest concessions from the administration on domestic spending and middle-class economic aid. And they said Republicans had to share in the politically tricky task of pushing through a financial bailout six weeks before the elections at a time when millions of everyday Americans are economically strapped. Gunman kills 10 in Finnish school Police release shooter even after YouTube threat CRIME BY MARIUS TURULA ASSOCIATED PRESS Finnish media identified the gunman as Matti Juhani Saari, a 22-year-old student at the school. There are roughly 1.6 million firearms in private hands in Finland, a nation with deeprooted traditions of hunting in the sub-Arctic wilderness. The country's 650,000 licensed gun owners — about 13 percent of the population of 5.2 million — include hunters, target shooters and gun collectors, and Finland ranks in the top five in civilian gun ownership per capita along with the United States, Yemen, Iraq and Switzerland. KAUHAJOKI, Finland — A chilling YouTube video with a young man firing a pistol and warning "You will die next" caught the eye of police, who questioned him but then let him go, saying they didn't have enough evidence to take away his weapon. On Tuesday, he walked into a vocational college, the School of Hospitality, and opened fire, killing 10 people and burning their bodies with firebombs before shooting himself fatally in the head. At least two other people were wounded. The latest shooting raised questions about whether police could have stopped the bloodshed, and although there was little initial debate about gun control, Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen said the government may consider restrictions on privately held semiautomatic weapons. The rampage bore eerie similarities to another school massacre in Finland last year in which an 18-year-old gunman killed eight people and himself. Both gunmen posted violent clips on YouTube prior to the shootings, both were fascinated by the 1999 Columbine school shootings in Colorado, both attacked their own schools and both died after shooting themselves in the head. which offers courses in catering, tourism, nursing and home economics. Police declined to identify him, saying he did not have a previous criminal record. Witnesses said panic erupted as the masked gunman, dressed in black and carrying a large bag, entered the school just before 11 a.m., and started firing in a classroom where students were-taking an exam. "I heard several dozen rounds of shots, in other words it was an automatic pistol," school janitor Jukka Forssberg told broadcaster YLE. "I saw some female students who were wailing and moaning and one managed to escape out the back A bout 150 students were inside the school, 180 miles northwest of Helsinki, when the shooting began. Students and teachers were evacuated — fleeing down row boats — a out the back door." clips were linked to the shooter. But in one clip posted by a 22-year-old "Mr. Saari," a black-clad man with thinning blond hair fired several shots in rapid succession with a handgun at a shooting range. The posting was made five days before the shooting and the location was given as Kauhajoki. It included menacing lyrics from a German electro-industrial band Wumpscut: "Whole life is war and whole life is pain. And you will fight alone in your personal war." "It's clear that we have to carefully go through what should have been done and if we could have avoided this situation." The gunman left two handwritten messages at the dormitory saying he had planned the attack since 2002 and that he hated the human race, Neulaniemi said. Jari Neulaniemi, the officer heading the investigation, said the attacker was armed with a .22-caliber pistol and firebombs that were used to start several fires. Many of the bodies in the school were burned beyond recognition, he said. A video clip posted on the Internet by the alleged gunman showed him pointing his gun to the camera and saying "You will die next" before firing four rounds. "Mr. Saari" also posted at least three other clips of himself firing a handgun in the past three weeks. Finnish authorities did not confirm exactly what YouTube evacuated — some reportedly fleeing down a nearby river in row boats — as police arrived. ANNE HOLMLUND Interior Minister YLE said he also made postings on Finnish Internet chat rooms, saying he lived alone with his cat and that his interests included shooting, playing drums, heavy metal music and horror movies. On Monday, police brought in the gunman for questioning about the Internet video. They said they released him because he hadn't broken any laws and was not deemed a threat to others. Interior Minister Anne Holmlund, who heads the police department, said nothing indicated there had been negligence on the part of the police. "It's clear that we have to carefully go through what should have been done and if we could have avoided this situation in some way," Holmld said. Laura Lodenius of the Peace Union of Finland disagreed. "Police interrogated this man on Monday but did not think they had the legal powers to withdraw his gun license. That really shows that there is something wrong," Lodenius said. Student Senate funded by: THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS September 24, 2008 KU CULTURAL INDIA CLUB Garba Raas & Dandiya Dance Night Sunday Sept. 28th, 2008 (7:00-10:00pm) at the Kansas Union Ballroom, KU Memorial Unions, The University of Kansas, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 66045 *Snacks will be served & transportation (8, 45 pm - 6, 15 pm) from Park 25 Apts / Campus Court at Nalsmith / Eddingham Place Apts (in Lawrence, KS) will be available. 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To be eligible you must enroll and pay in between September 1, 2005 and September 19, 2008. *2008 conditions and restrictions apply for Compete programs. MCIA courses are subject to the conditions of the MCIA application. MCIA applies only to Hawaiian courses taken and completed within the United States. Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico and other regions. HIGHER MGAT SCORE GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK. --- AN 08 OPINION 5A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24. 2008 THE EDITORIAL BOARD Senate should post voting record online When Student Senate spent nearly $5,000 to buy clickers, the official purpose was to make Senate run more efficiently and to create a voting record for each senator that was supposed to be posted on Senate's Web site. But here's the big kicker: They aren't using them, at least not for the intended purposes. Since getting 94 clickers last February, Senate has used them to take attendance and to determine the outcome of close votes, but as of Tuesday, after seven months of using them, not a single senator's voting record had been posted on Senate's Web site. Senate doesn't need a fancy gizmo to tally votes or create voting records. Why can't they just count? And the clickers' hefty price tag was paid by students. When the results of a yea or nay vote are unclear, Senate used to have both the vice president and executive secretary count the raised hands of supporters and then dissembles of a bill How long could that have taken? To manually create senator voting records, which is something that should've been done a long time ago, Student Senate could've borrowed a page out of the United States Senate's playbook. United States Senators are called on alphabetically, and their vote is recorded by the secretary. But Student Senate probably can't send the clickers back and use the $4,888 on something more worthwhile. They're stuck with the clickers so might as well continue using them. 10 10 10 10 10 Student body president Adam McGonigle, Wichita junior, said he hoped the voting records would be done by this past Monday or Tuesday, but as o Tuesday afternoon they had not. According to the bill, executive secretary Libby Johnson, Lawrence sophomore, is responsible for posting the records online. Increasing transparency in Senate has been something the Board has written about before. The Board has asked senators to periodically publish gifts they OUR VIEW receive (Editorial) receive (Editorial: "Better to answer? Not for Senate." April 16). They have not. Posting votes records is another step Senate needs to take so students can hold their senators accountable. So what can students do? Ask Johnson why the voting records aren't online by calling her office at 785-864-5114. Or become a senator and be part of the solution. The replacement senator application deadline is Friday. You can find it on the Senate Website, www.studentsenate.ku.edu. editorials around the nation — lan Stanford for the editorial board UNLEASE D 309¥ UNLEASE D 823¥ DENIED 389¥ ASSOCIATED PRESS Be patient with gas prices after hurricane Prices jumped 30 cents just while some local customers lined up to fill their tanks. As gas prices skyrocketed Sept. 12 ahead of Hurricane like, area residents panicked. By rushing to gas stations to fill up every vehicle and gas can they owned, they drove up prices even further by draining supplies. Gas stations refused to discuss the situation with our reporters, but that does not mean they were engaging in price gouging. And Big Oil remains a favorite whipping boy for its record-setting profit margins in a time of economic strife for the rest of us. But the best response to this situation is patience, according to experts, including AAA. The organization advises consumers to buy gas as they normally would and ride out the storm in the Gulf of Mexico. It's called simple economics — supply and demand. Gas prices dropped this summer because demand dropped. Sometimes it's human nature to look for a scapegoat. It doesn't help that politicians constantly look to make political hay out of our misery. The best course of action is to remain calm. Wait until you need gas and drive less in the meantime. Ride out the storm in the Gulf and hope that the oil rigs fare well. Just don't panic Bristol (Tenn.) Herald-Courier Sept. 14 editorial HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Send letters to opinion@kansan.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. LETTER GUIDELINES The submission should include the author's name, grade and hometown. CONTACT US Length: 300 words Matt Erickson, editor 864-4810 or merickson@ikansan.com Dani Hurst, managing editor 864-4810 or dhurst@kansan.com Mark Dent, managing editor 864-4810 or mdent@kansan.com Kelsey Hayes, managing editor 864-4810 or khayes@karsan.com Jordan Herrmann, business manager 864-4358 or jherrmann@kansan.com Toni Bergquist, sales manager 864-4477 or tbergquist@kansan.com Lauren Keith, opinion editor 664-4924 or keith@kansan.com Patrick De Oliveira, associate opinion editor 864-4924 or pdeoliveira@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news adviser Jon Schlitt, sales and marketing advise 864-7666 or jschlitt@kansan.com TYLER DOEHRING THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansai Editorial Board are Alex Doherty, Jenny Hartz, Lauren Kehn, Patrick de Olivaire, Ray Sebegan and Ian Stanford. What it means when a half gallon equals a pint FARM FRESH POLITICS CARA MCCONNELL When I first learned to cook, my dad and I made pancakes. I would create my own pancake tapping with honey, syrup, three types of sugar and bits of candy. When I presented my delicious mixture to my parents, my mom would say, "Sometimes, Cara, less is more." Of course, she wouldn't eat my sugary concoction. Thanks to the rising price of fuel, everything costs more, including food. Companies such as Kellogg's have chosen to take the edge off these increases by subtly decreasing the amount of product per box of cereal or jug of orange juice in order to hide price increases. Little did I know that in the food manufacturing business, less really is more. As in you get less food, and you pay more for it. Instead, Kellogg's slimmed the box down to 8.7 ounces and left the price the same, under the assumption that consumers would notice their wallets getting lighter but probably not their box of cereal. And with good reason: According to MousePrint.org, a consumer advocacy site, the price of the traditional 11-ounce box of Kellogg's Apple jacks would have jumped almost a dollar this summer because of the rising costs of ingredients. Ice cream companies have fudged on traditional quantities of ice cream, too. Usually sold in pints and half gallons, Dreyers and Breyers have gradually shrunk their "half gallons" by almost a pint. The problem has become so rampant that Bluebell Ice Cream based its ad campaigns around their containers being "still a half SERVING SIZE 1 CUP. SERVINGS/CONTAINER 1/2. I SWEAR WHEN I WAS A KID CEREAL BOXES WERE BIGGER THAN THIS. GOOD THING YOU BOUGHT FAMILY SIZED! gallon." About 30 percent of packaged goods have shrunk their sizes, some with price decreases, some without, according to USA TODAY. And this trend, at least in the cereal and ice cream businesses, has been going on for several years. As MousePrint's editor Edgar Dworsky put it, "I'm waiting to open a carton of eggs and see only 11." Companies clearly state the number of ounces on the packages, but when those numbers slowly go down while cost slowly goes up, customers feel cheated. Perhaps companies would do better if, as they changed their packaging, they labeled it as "economy-sized," redefine the term to mean "smaller." Our economy shrinks along with products. More companies are willing to subtly shortchange the customer in a strange attempt to better serve you. Customers are aware that these are hard times for our economy. Companies should acknowledge that prices have to change as the cost of commodities goes up. Likewise, we the customers will have to respond with understanding. McConnell is a Dallas junior in English. How the United States could be the leader in green tech MUSINGS FOR THE DOOMED ZACHARY GRAHAM We have been extremely lucky in this country to have the resources that we do at a price that most can afford. Surprisingly, gas prices are one example. According to a CNN special report, the United States is ranked 108th when it comes to the price we pay for gas (adjusted to the dollar). What are we complaining about? We should take this opportunity to wean ourselves off oil. Foreign dependence for energy and taxes are the only feasible way to do it. So what about other industrialized countries? Norway pays about $8.70 per gallon, Great Britain $8.38 and France and Germany nearly $8. For starters, our gas prices should be as high as they are in Europe, even higher perhaps. If we keep the current price near $3.50 and then match the price with taxes, we could finance research and innovation to get us off our addiction and possibly finance the improvement of our infrastructure. Tom Friedman, an author and a columnist for the New York Times, put it best in one of his columns from July. He compares the United States to a crack addict. An addict's problem is not the price of crack, he says, but the addiction to crack. Our problem is not the price of oil, but our dependence on it. Taxes are the only way to fix this. Where else is the money going to come from? We are fighting two wars, bailing out corrupt corporations and rebuilding hurricane zones. The only way to get us off this dependence is to pay the price today and reap the rewards tomorrow. in the United States since 1990. With fewer people driving and an increase in innovation and green technology, the amount of greenhouse gases, specifically carbon dioxide, could go down. Graham is a Columbus, Ohio, graduate student in exercise physiology. Believe it or not, Congress can help. It needs to extend renewable energy tax exemptions for multiple years, instead of year to year as it is now, to promote entrepreneurships. We have the innovators, but they need a guarantee that their investments aren't dangling on Congress' floor year after year. Think of what would have happened if Congress had stopped the innovation of MS-DOS or the Internet. Friedman wrote that the environmental revolution is the next industrial revolution and that we need to jump on the train. We can either man the engine or grab a seat at the station and watch our opportunity go right on by. Because of these taxes, pollution would fall. The State Department reported to the United Nations that carbon dioxide rose 20 percent LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Was Sex on the Hill appropriate? Some of us are being too uptight. I have all the respect in the world for the campanile as a World War II memorial. I would never think of degrading a memorial or the people who served and died for their country. A photograph set up by University students is a matter of expression not a matter of dishonoring. I have a long-lost relative, Hubert McKay, a KU student who served and died in World War I. I am pleased that Memorial Stadium and the Kansas Memorial Union are there to remind me of his and others' efforts; however, I would not be bothered if a sexual picture were taken in either of KANSAN.COM @ See the full versions on line and leave comments. those places. I am sure that students today and in years past have had sex in both the stadium and the student union, and that doesn't bother me either. — Cortney McKay is a graduate student from Insurance from Lawrence. Since when did sexually explicit content merit a place in the paper, a spot typically reserved for newsworthy material? Sex was once a private matter, respected enough to keep between the couple and not paraded around for the world to see. This is pornography. This shows a great lack of professionalism, a tendency to read more like a combination of Cosmo and Playboy rather than The New York Times. This issue was tacky. It has become extremely difficult to distinguish between our public and private lives. Having it put on display for the sake of vulgar entertainment and temporary readership is not a compromise worth making. Bethany Nesbitt is a junior from Overland Park. FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. I just taught my cat to play fetch. Next stop, leash- --- me I'm exactly like Bella, and I've been waiting too long for my Edward or Jacob. Please help. Yes, the guys are rather short and I'm a straight female. Where are the tall, dark and handsomes? --- --- --vote. Love, a Russian. Being a gay man in Kansas is like being Shaquille O'Neal in Munchkin Land. Good thing I like my men tall. --vote. Love, a Russian. I just got a Facebook event invite to someone's baby. What is the world coming to? My dad is on Facebook. I'm not sure what to think about --- --- To the guy who wrote the Russia column Monday: Please shut up unless you know what you are talking about. You clearly have no concept of Russia as it is today. You are clearly a McPalin I hate when I find cool bumper stickers on Facebook but have no friends who would be amused by the offensiveness of said bumper stickers. --- the entire lab period. Chemistry reports are a giant pain in the ass. It'd help if there wasn't a cute brunette in my group distracting me --- Just ask her out already. --- I'm glad I woke up. Let's have interesting comments, please. I had to go back about 200 just to find something --- --- Every time someone says "economy" take a drink. --- I swear there are squirrels in the trees next to Robinson who think it is some sort of sick game to see how many people they can hit in the head with those nuts. --- We're falling in love but neither of us can say it. I can't believe I could lose it all come December. --- Do they offer Relationships 101 here? --- --- Weak sauce, I've been doing a keg stand since I was in the second grade! --- @ @KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN NEWS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 MAJOR (CONTINUED FROM 1A) increases in tuition. Most bachelor's degree programs take four years to complete if a student takes an average of 16 hours per semester, according to the KU tuition Web site. But four undergraduate programs are designed to be completed in more than four years. Freshmen and sophomores enrolled in architectural engineering, industrial design, music therapy or visual arts education will be guaranteed fixed tuition rates for only four years, according to the tuition compact. After four years, rates will jump to the standard tuition rate of that year. For the past 30 years, tuition has either stayed constant or increased up to 25 percent each year, according to the KU tuition Web site. And this year was no exception. This fall, incoming resident freshmen enrolled in 15 hours pay about $244 more per semester than in 2007. Incoming nonresident freshmen paid $631 more per semester. Though this year's compact rates are guaranteed for freshmen through the 2011-2012 school year, the threat of a tuition increase is enough motivation for many students to try to graduate in four years. But Lange is not too concerned about graduating in four, despite switching her major a month into her sophomore year. She said although she took 15 hours of music courses that would not count toward her Germanic major, she had been expecting to graduate in five years anyway. "At some point I'll definitely have to meet with someone to find a more personalized program," Lange said. "But I feel like this one will stick and it's something I'm interested in and I can use. Switching majors? It feels good." - Edited by Mary Sorrick "I'm from a really small town." Schreiner said. "If you don't go out for sports, you really don't do anything. That was a big thing for me." Bev Krebs of the American Red Cross said the two companies needed to collect about BLOOD (CONTINUED FROM 1A) Maintaining that normal life and championing the cause for donating blood remain important to Schreiner. While volunteering at the blood drive, she said she hoped to help the American Red Cross and Community Blood Center make the KU blood drive successful. 6,000 units of blood each week to meet the demands of area hospitals, which included those in Kansas, Missouri and northern Oklahoma. Hospitals use donated blood for many purposes, including surgeries and emergency situations such as car accidents. The average amount of blood required in those situations, according to the Community Blood Center's Web site, is six pints and 50 pints, respectively. Krebs said that the need for donated blood was constantly increasing, but that supply was very low. One out of every 10 people who enter a hospital needs blood, according to the Red Cross Web site. It also said that in the United States, a person needed a blood transfusion every two seconds. To meet area hospitals' needs, 580 blood donors are needed each day, according to the Community Blood Center's Web site. Each of these donations can help two people. Edited by Brenna Hawley ELECTION 2008 Obama: exec salaries must be slashed Despite Wall Street's problems, tax cuts still promised ASSOCIATED PRESS CLEARWATER, Fla. — Democrat Barack Obama said Tuesday any plan to rescue Wall Street from its financial woes must ensure that taxpayers are reimbursed. The Democratic presidential candidate challenged President Bush to cooperate on a rescue plan embodying those principles and drop what Obama characterized as Bush's "my way or the highway" attitude toward the proposed $700 billion bailout. A ASSOCIATED PRESS "The president's stubborn inflexibility is both unacceptable and disturbingly familiar" he said. The Illinois senator added that his proposed middle-class tax cuts remain "absolutely necessary" despite the economic turbulence. Obama said companies that take government aid must slash their executives' salaries. Decisions on how to spend that $700 billion cannot be left solely in the hands of the Treasury secretary, Obama added. An independent, bipartisan board should "provide oversight and accountability at every step of the way," he said. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama says tax cuts for the middle class are "absolutely necessary" despite recent government bailouts of financial institutions. McCain supports bailouts Each U.S. household will contribute about $10,000 ASSOCIATED PRESS FREELAND, Mich. — Republican presidential candidate John McCain said that he supported a $700 billion bailout of U.S. financial markets, but suggested improvements to the Bush administration's proposal to increase oversight and limit compensation for executives. "Further inaction is simply not an option," McCain said in brief remarks to reporters at his first news conference in more than a month. "We must pass legislation to address this crisis." He called the proposed bailout a "staggering" figure that amounts to a $10,000 contribution for each U.S. household, money that could otherwise be used to rebuild roads and bridges in every town in the country. To protect taxpayers, he asked for a bipartisan board to provide oversight, a plan to recover the money and a cap on compensation for executives of firms that were helped by the bailout. McCain stopped short of saying he would vote "no" if his priorities weren't reflected. He said he was confident the final plan would include them. Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McAins says he supports the $700 billion bailout, but asked that a bipartisan board to provide taxpayer protection and oversight. ASSOCIATED PRESS 2008 TOP HILL VOTING FOR THE BEST Each year, The University Daily Kansas surveys students to get their opinion on the best businesses in Lawrence. To vote for your favorite business in each category, fill out this ballot with your favorite business in each category by NO LATER THAN October 13th. Turn the ballot into Rm. 119 Stauffar-Flint and automatically be entered to win a FRAMED 2008 National Championship Kansan Front Page and Championship T-shirt. 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To get your card, visit kucard.com, call 800-222-7458 or stop by your neighborhood branch. INTRUST encourages responsible credit card spending. Member FDIC yes you can. INTRUST Bank SPORTS GOLFERS TAKE FIFTH ON HOME COURSE Emily Powers led the Jayhawks with a first-place individual finish. WOMEN'S GOLF | 6B THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN KICK THE KANSAN WWW.KANSAN.COM Predict the winners of this week's games better than staff sports writers and get your name in next week's Kansan. | 2B WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 11,837 REASONS TO WATCH THE BIG 12 League's quarterbacks pace the nation in passing yards BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com B ig 12 quarterbacks haunt opposing defensive backs' dreams more than the boogeyman. The hype machine for the collective group of Big 12 quarterbacks started almost as soon as the final buzzer sounded on LSU's national championship last January. Copious amounts of ink poured onto the pages of newspapers and magazines, all of it hailing this group as one of the best to ever play in one conference at one time. In the face of all those expectations, the 2008 Big 12 quarterbacks have performed up to, if not outdone, every preseason prediction. Big 12 passers have thrown for a combined 11,837 yards this season. "We had an inordinate number of quarterbacks who started last year and had success," Texas Tech coach Mike Leach said. "When you've got an experienced quarterback, the other guys are used to following him and responding to him. That's when you get a lot of good cohesive offenses, and the majority of teams in this league have that." The national attention — and expectations — began building last year with the emergence of Missouri's Chase Daniel, Oklahoma's Sam Bradford and Kansas' Todd Reesing. That trio joined established quarterbacks Colt McCoy of Texas and Graham Harrell of Texas Tech to throw the conference into the spotlight. With all five of those guys returning this season, plus incumbent quarterbacks still chucking at Colorado, Kansas State and Oklahoma State, it's no wonder so much was expected from the leading men of the Big 12. What's surprising is that the quarterbacks have stood up to all the hype, and even more have emerged to make the conference's best position even deeper. At least three Big 12 quarterbacks rank in the top five nationally in passing yards, passing touchdowns, completion percentage and passing efficiency. "I've never seen anything like it," Missouri coach Gary Pinkel said. "I'm sure their numbers will settle down when we get into conference, but there are certainly some high level quarterbacks in this league." Harrell leads the country with 1,573 yards, and Daniel has thrown 12 touchdowns with only one interception. Under center in almost every Big 12 town is a quarterback who could start nearly anywhere in the country. Kansas State coach Ron Prince credits that to quarterbacks coming into the Big 12 with more football knowledge than they used to. PAGE 1B All three are currently completing at least 64 percent of their passes, and Bradford ranks second in the nation at 79 percent. "In this part of the country, the high school coaches are doing a fantastic job of emphasizing the passing game in complex ways," Prince said. "It used to be, kids would come to college and it was the first time they were exposed to a complicated passing game." Two years ago, freshman quarterback Josh Freeman started for the Wildcats. Last year, Oklahoma's Bradford and Colorado's Cody Hawkins did the same thing for their teams. The funny thing is Griffin's stats make him a top-25 quarterback, but he's not even considered one of the top six in his own league. This year, Baylor's dual threat Robert Griffin is the lone freshman gunslinger in the conference. Moreover, the video game-type stats put up from the quarterbacks week in and week out completely overshadow the other positions on offense, such as running back. The Big 12 boasts the fourth leading rusher in the country — Oklahoma State's Kendall Hunter at 149.7 yards per game — and last week Texas Tech's Shannon Woods ran for 108 yards and three touchdowns on 10 carries. It's the first time a Red Raider rusher cracked 100 yards in a game since Woods scurried for 125 yards on Nov.4,2006. — Edited by Scott R. Toland "Lately, we've been over-dependent on the pass, which opens the running game up," Leach said. "We certainly don't mind that." TEXAS TECH 6 From top, Graham Harrell of Texas Tech, Chase Daniel of Missouri, Todd Reeing of Kansas, Sam Bradford of Oklahoma and McCoy McTox of Texas are among the nation's best collegiate quarterbacks. 10 5 SOONL TEXAS 12 Next up: blocking undefeated Huskers VOLLEYBALL KANSAS KANSAS 18 9 3 Jon Goerina/KANSAN FILE PHOTO Middle blocker Savannah Noyes gets a kill attempt blocked by Nebraska during a match in 2007. Even though Nebraska had key players graduate, this year's team is undefeated and ranked second in the country. BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com Kansas will travel to Lincoln, Neb., to play second-ranked Nebraska at 7 p.m. in the Nebraska Coliseum. Coach Ray Bechard and the Jayhawks have their work cut out for them. It's hard to imagine that a team that had its best player graduate a year ago might possibly be better this season. But that's exactly what the Jayhawk volleyball team faces tonight. "They're ranked second," Bechard said, "but I'm not sure there is anybody better than them." This is an astonishing feat for Nebraska, which was ranked as low as seventh in preseason polls. Nebraska opened the season and beat the then-Nos. 2 and 4 teams in the country, Stanford and USC. And it lost only one set in the process. In fact, Kansas has lost more matches than Nebraska has lost sets this season. It is that kind of domination that Bechard is preparing his team for. "Obviously it'll be a difficult task," Bechard said. "But that's what this league is about — taking opportunities that we'll have this week to get better." Bechard said that even with the loss of individual players such as Sarah Pavan, this is a better Nebraska team because of its overall effort and ability to be physical. "We're playing a team that physically is gifted," Beard said. "But I think the thing that strikes me is the chemistry this year. The purpose to be the best unit they can be is more evident than it's ever SEE VOLLEYBALL ON PAGE 6B COMMENTARY Perspective necessary with Arthur, Chalmers BY ALEX BEECHER abeecher@kansan.com It's been nearly six months since Mario Chalmerd drained what we now know as "the shot." Six months. That's a long time. And in that time, I've seen "the shot" more times than I can count. And you know what? It never gets old. I suspect it never will. It's like that movie you can watch over and over again. You know how it ends, yet you clench your fists and grit your teeth as the climax pears. Will Derrick Rose hit his free throws for Memphis? Can Sherron Collins get the ball up the court? And most of all, could it... will it...might it...go in? That moment, and the men who created it, were celebrated Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Some, no doubt, will see it as proof that Kansas will never shake the "basketball school" stigma. After all, the 2008 national champions took to the turf at the end of a less-than-inspiring first quarter. Couldn't that be seen as upstaging the up-and-coming football program? I don't think so. If recent college sports history has taught us anything, it's that success in one money sport breeds success in the other. It's no longer enough to be just a like that mutual championships. To you and me, that's all well and good. school, especially when Florida is winning dual national championships. But for others, Michael Beasley's recent admission to having been in the room with Chalmers and Darrell Arthur adds fuel to a fire that should have burned out long ago. The fine is, well, fine. They broke the rules, so something had to be done. And it's not as though any of them ought to be hurting for cash. For those of you who don't know, here's the Cliffs Notes version: The three players have been fined after security discovered at the NBA rookie symposium that women were in their room, which also smelled of marijuana. Still, some will jump at any opportunity to tear down athletes. Predictably, plenty have been only too willing to do so in this case. I've heard cries for long-term suspensions, calls for the University to issue a formal apology, and rampant damnation of Chalmers' and Arthur's decisions to enter the draft. Perspective, it seems, is woefully absent. And then there's the pot. I know that Len Bias proverbial ghost still hangs over the issue of NBA substance abuse (Bias died from a cocaine overdose) and that marijuana is illegal. That said, this is the NBA. Charles Oakley, who spent 18 years in the league, estimated that 60 percent of the players toke up. No stranger to controversy himself, Josh Howard of the Dallas Mavericks last year that "everybody in the media world and in the sports world knows that NBA players do smoke marijuana". Two men who are out of college can make their own decisions about inviting women to their rooms. Now, I'm certainly not advocating marijuana use. I don't use it, and I'd like to imagine that newly minted millionaires could find a better way to entertain themselves. But let's not be naive. And while we're at it,let's not exaggerate the seriousness of the incident. Three college-age men did what a lot of college-age men do. Nothing more, nothing less. So, given that, let's not let this define them Beasley is still freakishly good and likely to be an all-star many times over. Arthur and Chalmers, of course, have a special place in our collective sports heart. Though Mario will always be remembered as the hero, it was Arthur who hit a face-up 17-footer that started it — the comeback and it was Arthur who had 20 and 10 against Memphis' imposing front line. 7 And then there's Chalmers and the shot. Despite what some may believe, it hasn't gone up in a cloud of oddly pungent smoke. Edited by Brenna Hawley 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY HAILY KANSAN WFDNESDAY SFPTEMBER 24, 2008 quote of the day "We're playing a team that physically is gifted. But I think the thing that strikes me is the chemistry this year; the purpose to be the best unit they can be is more evident then its ever been." — Kansas volleyball coach Ray Bechard Yankees fans say goodbye to old stadium - Nebraska Athletics trivia of the dav Q: How many national titles has the Nebraska volleyball program won? A:Three.The Cornhuskers won NCAA titles in 1995,2000 and 2006. Yankee Stadium is a dump — at least from the outside looking in. I'll never know any different. Last spring break I made the pilgrimage to "The House that Ruth Built," fully expecting to get the grand tour and maybe even find a way onto the field, home to 39 American League pennants and 26 World Series championships. I never made it past the front gate. The closest I got to the clubhouse. Monument Park or the right field bleachers was the official gift shop. Stadium tours had ended the day before, and I was out of luck. THE MORNING BREW My consolation prize couldn't temper BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kansan.com my disappointment — a few photos in front of the partially constructed "new" Yankee Stadium that loomed next door. So when last Sunday night finally rolled around and the city that never sleeps said its goodbyes to the hideous Bronx monument, I thought back to that day: my missed opportunity. Right now the stadium is being stripped like a stolen car. Every seatback, cup holder, sign and urinal will be sold to collectors or find its way into the hands of Yankee employees. Next season the Bronx Bombers will move into the $1.3 billion behmoth next door. And for the first time in 13 years they won't be coming off October baseball. Franchise player Derek Jeter is far from the fresh-faced phenom who helped give Yankees' fans four straight World Series championships from 1996 to 2000. George Steinbrenner passed the team he has owned since 1973 on to his sons. The figurehead, limited by his health, couldn't even make it back for Sunday's hoopla. But things are destined to get better. It's New York, after all. Perhaps the same Frank Sinatra lyrics that blared over the public address system after every Yankee victory sum up the change the best. "I'll make a brand new start of it — in old New York. If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere. It's up to you — New York, New York." WELDONTRANSFERS TO APP STATE weidon to settle on a new school. It didn't take long for Chakeitha Weldon to settle on a new school Wendy A little more than a week after the sophomore point guard put in her walking papers, she landed in Boone, N.C. as a member of the Appalachian State Mountainers. Welden reunited with Weldon former Mays High School teammates and current Mountainer freshmen Sadé and Charmme Means. CRESSY NAMED NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK Freshman forward Emily Cressy was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week for her performances against Central Florida and Florida this weekend. It is the second time this 10 Cressy season the Ventura, Calif, native has garnered the honor. Cressy leads Kansas with five goals. Edited by Andy Greenhaw Overshadowed 4 ASSOCIATED PRESS Baltimore Orioles pitcher Garrett Olson casts a long shadow as he throws to a Tampa Bay Rays batter during the fifth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Tuesday in Baltimore. The Orioles lost to Tampa Bav 5-2 in the first name. KICK THE KANSAN: WEEK FIVE Pick games. 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Not only did they beat the Raiders 24-23, but they did it in a way few Bills teams have done in the franchise's recent and miserable past. They scored 17 points on their final three drives and sealed the victory on Rian Lindell's field goal as time ran out. end in which the Bills' old guards — Kelly, Thurman Thomas and Marv Levy, Hall of Famers all gathered Sunday to honor defensive end Bruce Smith, whose name was being placed on the Wall of Fame. They won "There's definitely reason for excitement,reason for optimism... You know what? We might be good." There has been only one other time when the Bills won on the final play when trailing; the 1989 opener when Kelly scored on a 2-yard run. And, yet, there was truth to Wilson's reference. Amid the reminiscing, the new Bills — Trent Edwards, Marshawn Lynch and Donte Whitner, youngsters all — did something to overshadow the pump and circumstance surround- BRIAN MOORMAN Bills punter Want more? The Bills, at 3-0, are off to their best start since 1992, when Kelly was running the show. Do you Billieve? The Bills have used that slogan on an off for so many years that it had nearly lost all relevance. This is a team that has done far too little for far too long and broken too many hearts. This is a team that spent the past eight seasons missing the playoffs, the longest drought in franchise history, by stumbling at every promising juncture. Remember last year, when the Bills lost two games on the final play? In one, they blew an 8-point lead to Dallas in the final 20 seconds before a national TV audience. And don't forget the 2004 finale, the closest the Bills came to making the postseason this decade. Needing a win, Buffalo unreveled in a 29-24 loss to Pittsburgh in a game the Steelers had nothing to play for and sat most of their starters. "You can go back every year and say, 'Well, we should've won this one. And, oh, we should've been 11-5 and in the playoffs,' said punter Brian Moorman, who along with Aaron Schobel has been with the team the longest, since 2001. So take it from experience when Moorman senses a difference. "There's definitely reason for excitement, reason for optimism," he said last week. "It's not like all of a sudden we're 2-0. And you know what? We might be good." There is a rugged resolve to this group, which has overcome fourth-quarter deficits in each of its past two games, including a 20-16 win at Jacksonville. They're winning behind Edwards, the 2007 third-round pick, who is playing far above expectations and might, in fact, solidify a quarterback spot that's been unsettled since Kelly retired after the 1996 season. Ask Schobel why he has reason for hope, and the star defensive end will point to one person. EveryWednesday is College Night! Buy one ice cream creation and GET ONE FOR 25¢ with your KUID Between 7pm and 10pm buy one ice cream creation, get another at the same or lesser value free COLD STONE CREAMERY 647 Massachusetts 785.842.8900 "My confidence is in the quarterback position," he said. "That's the biggest thing. I have a lot of confidence in what Trent can do. I feel he's a good player who's going to be a great plaver." The Bills' optimism is personified by a cocksure Whitner, who raised both expectations and eyebrows this offseason when the third-year safety offered his no-caveat guarantee that the Bills would make the playoffs. It was a proclamation borne as much out of confidence as it was out of frustration after hearing over and over how the Bills were both laughingstock and punching bag. In Buffalo, hope and Bill-ief just might be back in fashion. NFL Rams plan to start Green Nine years later, QB back under center in St. Louis ASSOCIATED PRESS 12 St. Louis Rams quarterback Trent Green throws during the second quarter of a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers in St. Louis in August. The 0-3 Rams announced Tuesday that backup quarterback Trent Green will start this Sunday against the Buffalo Bills in St. Louis. BY R.B. FALLSTROM ASSOCIATED PRESS The Rams have lost 16 of their past 19 games while getting out-scored 116-29. The benching of the Rams' highest-paid player, announced by coach Scott Linehan in a terse, two-paragraph release on Tuesday, signals just how desperate times have become for the sagging franchise. Linehan is 11-24 in his third season, including 0-3 this year with none of the games competitive. ST. LOUIS — Marc Bulger is out as the St. Louis Rams starting quarterback after throwing only two touchdown passes in three games and will be replaced by 38-year-old Trent Green for Sunday's game against Buffalo. 240-yard total in Sunday's 37-13 loss at Seattle was still a season best for the league's lowest-ranked offense. Last week, Linehan was told by new owner Chip Rosenbloom that improvements need to be made or that changes would be forthcoming. This is Linehan's first head coaching job at any level, earned off success as an offensive coordinator with the Dolphins and Vikings. He was a quarterback in college at Idaho. The point total would not have been enough to win any of the first three games, and their mediocre The team said in the release that Linehan would not comment on his decision until after practice Wednesday. The Rams were off Tuesday. "Scott made an announcement, and he'll amplify it tomorrow," team spokesman Rick Smith said. Bulger finished 18-for-31 for 184 yards with one Linehan added that he was tempted to make moves just to shake things up. possible at this point as far as our lineup" "Yeah, I think weed be crazy if we didn't try something different "We'd be crazy if we didn't try something different because what we've done for the first three weeks is not working." SCOTT LINEHAN Rams coach because what we've done for the first three weeks is not working," the coach said. Green has experience under new offensive coordinator Al Saunders and quarterbacks. Linehan had hinted at possible changes during a news conference on Monday. touchdown and an interception on Sunday, his third consecutive game with less than 200 passing vards. "I foresee evaluating everything," Linehan said. "What they are right now does depend on the health of our team in spots, but I would think that anything's backs coach Green earned his second Pro Bowl berth in 2005 with the Chiefs while working under those two coaches, throwing for more than 4,000 yards. Green is from St. Louis and was supposed to be the starting quarterback on the 1999 Rams that won the Super Bowl, signing as a free agent after a successful year as the Redskins starter the previous season. Kurt Warner was thrust into the starting role and had a storybook season after Green's season-ending knee injury during the preseason. Green started for the Chiefs from 2001 until being sidelined by injuries midway through 2006. It is his first start since the fifth week last season for the Miami Terry Shea, possible reasons for the switch. He became the highest-paid player in St. Louis' franchise history after signing a six-year, $65 million contract extension on the first day of training camp in 2007. The 31-year-old Bulger has been the Rams starter since 2002, stepping in when Warner was sidelined by injuries. Last season, Bulger had only 11 touchdown passes with 15 interceptions while working behind an injury-raged offensive line and missing four games because of injuries. Dolphins. He's been sacked 11 times this season. In his past 31 starts dating to 2006, Bulger has been sacked 97 times. NFL ASSOCIATED PRESS ENGLEWOOD, Colo. Center Tom Nalen, the last link to the Denver Broncos' Super Bowl titles of the late 1990s, was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. The 37-year-old Nalen underwent two surgeries on his left knee this summer and missed the team's first three games. Bronco center recovers slowly Denver's last remnant from Super Bowl sits out The 15-year veteran, whose 2007 season was cut short by a torn right biceps after five games, missed most of training camp before deciding on another operation. KU KU INDEPENDENT STUDY KU Courses Distance Learning 864-5823 enroll@ku.edu www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/is Nalen, whose five Pro Bowls are the most for a Broncos lineman, has helped Denver to the most rushing yards and the third-fewest sacks in the NFL since 1995. The Broncos had left him on the roster hoping for his quick return. Wiegmann, in his 13th NFL season, spent the past seven seasons with AFC West rival Kansas City. He has started 114 consecutive games in the regular season, the longest active streak among NFI centers. His slow recovery has made center Casey Wiegmann the Broncos' most important free Nalen ranks second in Broncos history with 188 starts and his 194 games rank third in team history. He entered the league as a seventh-round draft pick out of Boston College in 1994, and he was a member of the Broncos' back-to-back Super Bowl teams in 1997 and '98. agent signing. 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LEE ASSOCIATED PRESS Hazing, sodomy scandal stuns New Mexico town Rick Romero, superintendent of Las Vegas Public Schools in Las Vegas, N.M., stands at Robertson High School's Cardinal Stadium in Las Vegas, N.M. Six high school football players were accused of sodomizing six younger teammates with a broomstick during training camp, but the scandal was raised to a whole new level when the coaches were accused of turning a blind eye to the hazing. ASSOCIATED PRESS ecutors are considering charges against adults and youngsters alike. LAS VEGAS, N.M. — It was shocking enough when six high school football players were accused of sodomizing six younger teammates with a broomstick during training camp. But the scandal was raised to a whole new level when the coaches were accused of turning a blind eye to the hazing. Since then, Robertson High's head football coach and all five assistants have resigned, and pros- The incident has turned student against student in the town of 14,000, and subjected some of the school'sathlete to lewd taunts from spectators. "I'm very sad, so very sad for these young men," said Veronica Sanchez, a retiree who knows one of the victims and one of the accused. Her friends and family, she said, are split "kind of 50-50" on whether to blame the coaching staff or the older players. According to state police reports, a group of juniors assaulted several younger teammates over two days, holding the victims down while a broomstick was forced into their rectums over their athletic shorts. Police did not find out about it from school officials; instead, a state police officer whose son is on the team learned of the allegations through his wife, a camp volunteer. Several residents declined to give their names but expressed disbelief, frustration and embarrassment over the case, along with anger — some directed at the coaches, some at the media inquiring about the scandal. "These are young kids in a difficult, difficult environment... They certainly didn't want to be exposed in this way." The alleged ringleader was expelled from school. The others apelled from school. The others — some of them veteran members of the highly successful team — were suspended through the end of the school year. The six victims returned to the team. On the field, the Cardinals — who played in the state championship game in each of the past three years, winning the title in 2005 and 2006 — have struggled, losing their first three contests by lopsided scores of 51-7, 34-6 and 35-13. School Superintendent Rick Romero said spectators at some opposing schools have taunted the Robertson girls' soccer team and a middle school girls' volleyball team with "references to broom- The scandal unfolded at a fourday, mid-August preseason training camp in the mountains west of Las Vegas, a predominantly Hispanic, once-booming Old West town 60 miles from Santa Fe, now known for its stately Victorian homes. "These are young kids in a difficult, difficult environment," said Bob Rothstein, an attorney for several victims' families. "They have to go to school every day and they're still trying to play football on the team. They certainly didn't want to be exposed in this way." sticks and other very inappropriate sexual innuendoes" A school district investigation released earlier this month accused the coaching staff of not adequately supervising the players and failing to look into the initial reports of hazing. District Attorney Henry Valdez in Santa Fe said coaches and school administrators could face charges of failing to report child sexual abuse. According to a state police report, an assistant coach told the BOB ROTHSTEIN Attorney other coaches during training camp "that some sort of hazing incident involving broomssticks was happening." Another coach walked into a cabin to see "a player on his stomach on the ground, with his legs spread open," while a teammate held a broomstick, the police report said. The coach told the players to "cut it out" and the group broke up. Romero said the coaches believed they had intervened in time to stop a hazing incident. But "as our investigation has unfolded, we learned that it had already happened," the superintendent said. That afternoon, according to the police report, head coach Ray Woods called the players together and told them that if any hazing was going on, it needed to stop. When Woods asked if anyone had been violated, one 15-year-old player raised his hand. But before the boy could elaborate, other players began making jokes, the report said. Several coaches told investigators that because of the laughter from the players, they didn't believe the allegations were serious and took no further action. On Day 4 of what was supposed to be a five-day camp. Woods was approached by concerned parents. He gathered the boys again, insisting they identify those involved. Woods immediately kicked several players off the team, training camp was cut short, and the squad was put on a bus and taken back to the school. There they were met by a group of parents, four state police cars and at least eight uniformed officers, plus Capt. Toby Dolan, who had learned of the allegations through his wife. In an interview, Romero said school officials did not immediately notify authorities because they were not sure exactly what had happened. "We were doing things based on the best information we had," he said. "At that time, neither I nor the athletic director, nor, I believe, the head coach knew the degree of the severity of the actions." "This was a very violent, very serious form of bullying," the superintendent said. "Until we do a better job of identifying and dealing with it, this is not going to be the last time we hear about it." Huard expected to get start against undefeated Broncos NFL GU 11 ASSOCIATED PRESS Damon Huard, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, passes during an NFL game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. Chiefs coach Herm Edwards wouldn't confirm who would start at quarterback when the Chiefs play the Denver Broncos this week. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Saddled with a 12-game losing streak, the rebuilding Kansas City Chiefs may decide they need a win more than a long look at a young quarterback. ASSOCIATED PRESS Without coming right out and saying so, coach Herm Edwards strongly hinted Tuesday that veteran Damon Huard would probably get the nod on Sunday against Denver and that second-year man Tyler Thigpen would return to the bench after one start. "I'll decide on that tomorrow. Sleep on it a little bit more," Edwards said. "I'm leaning that way, I've got to address the team, exactly what we're going to do." Most of the players probably feel that Huard gives them the best chance of upsetting the unbeaten Broncos and snapping the longest losing skid in franchise history. After Brodie Croyle was injured in the season opener at New England, Huard came in and nearly pulled off an improbable victory before losing 17-10. In eight starts for an injured Trent Green in 2006, Huard was 5-3. "When you lose your starting But making the switch also means the Chiefs (0-3) will not have had the same man start at quarterback two games in a row all year, a confusing lack of continuity for what is already the youngest team in the NFL. turnovers so far this year, and that's hurting us. We gave up 17 in that game." quarter back, it's tough." Edwards said. "Then you have to move on, and that's what we've done. What's hurt us more than anything else, I think, when you look at "You anticipated that the first time the guy starts, that he's going to be a little high-strung. And he was," Edwards said. "He threw a lot of high balls. He threw some balls that you wish you could take back. We've given up 30 points on HERM EDWARDS Chiefs coach Huard hit 10 of 16 passes for 135 yards against Oakland on Sept. 14 before hurting his neck and leaving the game. Although much more us, we haven't made a lot of explosion plays in the passing game. I think we have exactly three plays over 20 yards in passing. We have eight runs over 10 yards." In his first NFL start last week at Atlanta, Thigpen was 14-for-36 for 128 yards and a touchdown in a 38-14 loss. He played much better after a rough beginning. But he also threw three interceptions, including one that was returned 10 yards for the Falcons' final touchdown. "When you lose your starting quarterback, it's tough. Then you have to move on, and that's what we've done." experienced, he's also less mobile than Thigpen or Croyle, who is expected to be out until Oct. 19 against Tennessee. process the Chiefs began this year and said he wanted to get a look at the former seventh-round pick from tiny Coastal Carolina. Presumably, the same argument could be made this week. "I thought what he did before the half, he did a great job moving the team," Edwards said. "Then he came out in the third quarter and moved the team. So he did some things. We got down there two more times. 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All fantasy owners with Eagles running back Brian Westbrook on their rosters gave a collective groan when he left the game early in the second quarter Sunday. Right now, Westbrook is listed as day-to-day with an ankle strain, according to NFL.com. Westbrook has scored five touchdowns so far in the season and is a threat running or catching the ball, making him a dangerous weapon in fantasy leagues. It appears Westbrook could be back on the field this weekend, but it might not be a bad idea to have a backup plan. HAIL (MARY) TO THE CHIEFS They could really use your prayers right about now, the way their season has started. There wasn't too much collective faith put in them, but I at least thought they could beat the Raiders at home in Week 2 BY KELLY BRECKUNITCH kbreckunitch@kansan.com They got crushed again in Atlanta. The Chiefs need a ASSOCIATED PRESS quarterback bad, because Tyler Thigpen can't cut it. He completed just 14 of 36 passes for 128 yards and threw three interceptions on the day. The Chiefs will definitely need some divine intervention this season just to get one victory. Browns quarterback Derek Anderson is slipping. Last season he exploded out of nowhere to lead a potent Browns offense that almost reached the playoffs. This season, Anderson has yet to eclipse 200 yards passing in a game and has thrown five interceptions in the last two games. On the heels of these performances, coach Romeo Crennel said backup quarterback Brady Quinn would see more reps with the first team in practice this week. Anderson might be out of a job soon, so you may want to start thinking about who to play in his absence. TITANS OF THE MIDWAY They have stolen the fire of enthusiasm and brought it to the fans in Tennessee. Proving you don't need a quarterback to win football games, the Titans have dominated their opponents with a smothering defense and jumped out to the division lead in the AFC South. Tennessee averages less than 200 yards passing per game, but its defense is ranked third in the NFL. They should just line up running backs Chris Johnson and LenDale White in the backfield every play and cruise to the playoffs. Who needs quarter-backs? CARNEY-VAL WELCOME TO THE Who would think a 44-year-old would still be kicking in the NFL? The Giants can thank kicker John Carney's leg for their victory Sunday. Carney made all four field goals he attempted, including a 46-yarder and a 22-yard game-winner in overtime. The Giants have looked good so far this season and may find themselves back in the Super Bowl. Edited by Scott R. Toland VOLLEYBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) been." But do not discount the lavhawks' talent. And Nebraska still has many players who will stand out on a stat sheet. Bechard said senior outside hitter Jordan Larson was a player-of-the-year candidate, and freshman outside hitter Tara Mueller was second on the team in kills. Sophomore Karina Garlington leads the Big 12 in points per set with 5.06 and kills per set with 4.36, and she said she was eager to play one of the best teams in the nation. A key for Kansas players will be how they handle themselves early in the game amidst a hostile sellout crowd. "It's amazing. It's a great opportunity for us to get a chance to play." Garlington said. "We're going to go and be as competitive as we can and play our game and see what we can do." The Jayhawks dug themselves a hole against Iowa State this past Saturday, but with the home crowd behind them, the Jayhawks gained the momentum to mount a comeback in five sets. Beachard said he knew his team could not get down 2 again. "If you don't really concentrate on each and every point, you can dig yourself a pretty deep hole right away," Bechard said. "They're so steady it would be very difficult to come back from that." and it will have to continue that against Nebraska through the entire match. Beachard said he wanted his team to manage Nebraska's serve. He said that if the Jayhawks became predictable against Nebraska, their hitting percentage would plummet and that it could be a long night. "That was an issue last year that we really tried to address as much as possible this year," Bechard said. "Any time you hit 250, 260 in a match, in this conference, you've got a chance to win." Although it seems to be a small chance according to the numbers and polls, it is a chance Bechard and the Jayhawks think they can capitalize on. Edited by Lauren Keith IT'S COMING... treasure hunt Kansas had a high hitting efficiency against Iowa State, STARTING OCTOBER 2... Read the Kansan, Find The Clue, Get Paid! EVERY THURSDAY! 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Dave Riley Gavin Strunk, Wichita senior, works on the headlight of a Volkswagen Beetle as part of a senior design project for the School of Engineering. Strunk, along with a team of 10 other seniors, is working to make the vehicle run on sustainable fuel, and, Strunk said, "take it from what it is now to a serious hybrid." FULL STORY PAGE 3A ENTERTAINMENT Rvan Waddoner/KANSAN University Theatre performs fairy tale Students are bringing the fairy tale world of "The King Stag" to life through puppetry and traditional acting. The show can be seen at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Inge Theatre in Murphy Hall. FULL STORY PAGE 4A ENVIRONMENT Engineering team builds hybrid car BY SACHIKO MIYAYAKAWA smiyakawa@kansan.com A 1974 Volkswagon Beetle could be the key to developing a modern hybrid vehicle. Students enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering, Senior Design Project class used a VW Beetle to develop a sustainable car as part of a project called "EcoHawks." Christopher Depcik, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, said he introduced the project to teach students practical skills that could be beneficial to society and help students find jobs. The project started with recycling an old vehicle, which was the most energy-efficient way to create a new vehicle. "I wanted students to have something that was iconic," Depcik said. "Then I thought about the VW Bug." the design and adoption of interchangeable engines, he said. The design allows the vehicle to use many different kinds of fuel, such as gasoline, biodiesel and ethanol. Lou McKown, Downing Town, Pa, senior, is among the 11 seniors doing research and building the vehicle for EcoHawks. He said the project aimed to design a more efficient car. The innovative aspect of the project is "The developments that we make during our project really benefit not just KU, the entire community,"McKown said. "No vehicle is really available in a common marketplace." Matt LeGresley, Lawrence senior and member of EcoHawks, said such a vehicle would help the global energy sector become more local, which is an important aspect of sustainability. The EcoHawks use biodiesel that was produced in a chemical engineering laboratory on campus. "What this allows us to do is use fuels that are produced locally from crops or feedstocks," LeGresley said. Depik said he planned to continue the @ KANSAN.COM View more photos of the hybrid car at www.kansan.com/gallerys/ project after this academic year. The project focused on the use of biodiesel and ethanol this year to develop the methodology for building hybrid vehicles. He said the project would choose a different primary fuel source every year, looking at the trend of the time to teach more practical skills. "The idea is that as we move forward throughout time, students are working on the status of technology," Depcik said. "We're doing something that is completely applicable to which way the economy goes, which way society goes." McKown said the EcoHawks team faced technological and funding challenges. The KU Transportation Research Institute donated $10,000, but the team needs more funding to continue the project for the next few years, McKown said. McKown said the team would showcase the project during the University's Homecoming festivities. Edited by Becka Cremer FILLING THE STANDS 25 Fans backed into a sold-out Memorial Stadium to watch Kansas defeat Sam Houston State, 38-14, on Saturday. The football program has sold almost 39,000 season tickets this year, and later this season the program will break the single-season attendance record for the fourth consecutive year. Season ticket sales to set record Jon Gnerina/KANSAN BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com While the Kansas football team tries to top last year's school record 12 wins, it appears the football program will be breaking another significant record in 2008. break the single season attendance record for the fourth consecutive year, football spokesman Mike Strauss said. The football program has sold almost 39,000 season tickets this year — 8,000 more than the 31,000 season tickets that were sold last year. Later this season, the Jayhawks will The home game against Louisiana Tech, game No. 2 on the schedule, had more than 48,000 fans attend, even though the team played the entire game in the rain. said of the record-breaking attendance this year. "Our fans are loyal. They know that when they come out to see our kids play, they are going to play until the very end and play their tails off. I think our fans appreciate that." "I think it's great," coach Mark Mangino Kansas has already sold out two games this season, including the season 1921 and is the sixth oldest college football stadium in Division One, is the home playing field for the Jayhawks for the 88th consecutive season. Memorial Stadium, which was built in The listed capacity crowd for Memorial opener against Florida International and Saturday's 38-14 win over Division 1-AA Sam Houston State. SEE TICKETS ON PAGE 5A index Classifieds. 3B Opinion. 7A Crossword. 6A Sports. 1B Horoscopes. 6A Sudoku. 6A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2008 The University Daily Kansan BUSH DELIVERS DIRE WARNING ON ECONOMY Says Congress must pass $700B aid package TODAY 8458 Partly Cloudy FRIDAY 8658 Sunny SATURDAY 8656 Mostly Sunny W.E.W. NATION 5A weather TODAY 84 58 Partly Cloudy FRIDAY 86 58 4 / 86 56 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY OF JAARY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 quote of the dav "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." 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Warner Rock'n roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. 207 km/h Bird's-eye view Chance Dibben/KANSAN A hawk was spotted in the trees behind Blake Hall late Wednesday morning. The hawk is one of many animals living on campus, including a fox, a bobcat and large numbers of squirrels. Questions Answered Photo Illustration CHICAGO BULLS Students have traditionally gravitated toward cheap food, including Chinese buffets. Lawrence buffets include Jin Shan, 1800 E. 23rd St., Peking Taste, 2210 Iowa St., and Jade Mongolian Barbeque, 1511 W. 11th St. Choosing the best Chinese food BY MICHAEL TETWILER editor@kansan.com Life is just not as good without Chinese buffets. There is nothing quite as American as sampling another culture by consuming as much of that country's cuisine as is humanly possible in one sitting. There is the rare individual who advocates a dislike of Chinese food, or argues over the authenticity of most of the dishes offered, but these people are largely ignored. The most important argument concerning Chinese buffet is where in Lawrence the highest quality of Chinese food for the lowest price can be obtained. "A good Chinese buffet is defined by how it ensures quality control while at the same time maintaining the freshness of their entrees," said Alan Cheung, chef and manager at Iin Shan Buffet, 1800 E. 23rd St. "A good buffet also hosts a variety of entrees that will appeal to a wide range of customers." Lawrence is home to nine Chinese buffet-style restaurants. Each of these restaurants has its own style, and as a result each has drawn a loyal fan base among thousands of students at the University of Kansas. Deciding which Chinese buffet is "the best" is entirely a matter of personal opinion, so criteria must be established before any conclusion can be made. Cheung said that Jin Shan also incorporated sushi into its lineup and added non-traditional items such as crawfish, fried chicken and ice cream. A variety of interesting menu items is very appealing to most University students. Trying new things is a right of passage normally associated with time spent at college. "I like having more options, so I am a big supporter of Jade," said Brian Larkin, Garden City sophomore. "There is nothing better than filling your plate with a little bit of everything. It's not too bad." At times there are more important requirements to a potential customer than variety. Another right of passage normally associated with college is spending money on things far more important than food, such as books, tuition and beer. An empty wallet is a perpetual characteristic of a college student. Jade Mongolian Barbeque, 1511 W. 23rd St., displays an understanding of this by offering a slightly more innovative take on Chinese Buffet. Along with the traditional buffet, Jade lets you build your own completely customizable stir-fry. Peking Taste, 2210 Iowa St., is the restaurant that seems to understand the bottom line for college students. Its understanding of the more-for-less philosophy is emphasized by its $4.50 lunch special. In a survey taken of 30 students, the option of variety as most important received as many votes as the low-priced option. Twelve students picked Peking Taste as their favorite Chinese buffet, while 12 other students chose Jade. Jin Shan came in third with six students choosing it as their favorite. "I respect the Chinese buffets that care more and work harder," said Tucker Hawkinson, a McPherson sophomore. "Still though, the best buffet is a cheap buffet. That's why I'm a Peking Taste guy. I like having the option of going back for my 10th, if not my 15th, helping." — Edited by Brenna Hawley consulting with bailout negotiators and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson. McCain said he would stop all advertising, fundraising and other campaign events to return to Washington and work for a bipartisan solution. Obama rebuffed his GOP rival, saying the next president needed to "deal with more than one thing at once." days, will be responsible for dealing with this mess," Obama said at a news conference in Clearwater, Fla. The White House rivals maunevered to claim the leadership role on the financial crisis that has overshadowed their campaign six weeks before Election Day. Obama said he would proceed with his debate preparations while "It's my belief that this is exactly the time when the American people need to hear from the person who, in approximately 40 But McCain said they must focus on a bipartisan solution to the nation's financial woes as the Bush administration's $700 billion bailout proposal seemed headed for defeat. NATION Financial crisis threatens presidential debate Associated Press NEW YORK — The economic crisis and raw politics threatened to derail the first presidential debate as John McCain challenged Barack Obama to delay the Friday forum and join forces to help Washington fix the financial mess. A group of middle school students obsessed with the medieval weapon asked New Jersey farmers Anthony and Heidi Lentini if they could use physics to fling the big orange squash. The couple agreed. NEWTON, N.J. — One New Jersey farm has a special attraction to go with the season's hay rides and corn mazes; a giant pumpkin catapult. ODD NEWS Farmers and students build pumpkin catapult The six boys, farmers and a technology teacher from Halsted Middle School began work in August and finished building the catapult this weekend. Associated Press It cost about $1200.The Lentinis paid for construction. on the record Associated Press Charles "Cully" Stimson, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for detainee affairs, said Mohammed aims to use the military tribunal to rally al-Qaida supporters. The farmers say the device is up and running and covering the farm with the smashed remains of damaged pumpkins. INTERNATIONAL Proclaimed 9-11 attacker defending himself in case The KU Public Safety office reported that someone removed a $1,400 projector from a classroom in Murphy Hall. Acting as his own attorney, Mohammed's readiness to raise pretrial challenges on behalf of himself and his four co-defendants ensures the case will not be over quickly. It now has little chance of going to trial before the end of the Bush administration. GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — The proclaimed architect of the Sept. 11 attacks once declared that he wanted to be executed and become a martyr. 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KU CONTINUING EDUCATION The University of Kansas Register early! Save $100! Test preparation classes now enrolling. www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu (keyword: testprep) - 785-864-5823 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 NEWS PHILANTHROPY 3A Auction to help abused, abandoned animals HARRY MCDONALD A cat named Shadow peeks out of her cage at the Lawrence Humane Society, 1805 E. 19th St. The money raised Friday at the annual Lawrence Humane Society Pawsible Dream benefit auction will help cats like Shadow and other abandoned or abused animals of Daunda County. BY JESSE TRIMBLE jtrimble@kansan.com CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Lawrence Humane Society will hold its 14th annual Pawsible Dream benefit auction at 6 p.m. Friday at the Lawrence Holiday Inn Holidome, 200 McDonald Dr. Money raised will help the 7,000 animals sheltered at the Humane Society each year. Midge Grinstead, executive director of the Lawrence Humane Society, said the money was definitely needed this year because of the economy. The auction will feature several pieces of University of Kansas sports memorabilia and donations from community businesses. "We've had to fire four people so far this year." Grinstead said. "Normally, we have around 15 full-time employees; now we only have nine." Grinstead said the first year's benefit auction raised $6,000, and last year the auction raised $82,000. "We hope to raise $85,000 this year," Grinstead said. "We've advertised more this year, talked to people more about it, because we really need this money — for us and the animals." All of the money raised by the benefit will help pay for food, shelter, medications, vaccinations and veterinary bills for abandoned and abused animals of Douglas County. "It's so detrimental!" Grinstead said. "We've had to cut some part-time staff, too." Gristenold said it had been especially difficult getting businesses to donate money and items this year. She said she thought it was because of the economy and people struggling to pay for bills and gas, among other things. She said the humane society was $15,000 over budget and hoped the benefit would help with that and with hiring another full-time staff member. Grinstead said that 12 years ago the Humane Society had to euthanize 70 to 80 percent of the animals because of a lack of funds. She said the money from the benefit would prevent that from happening again in 2009. Jessi Baker, Maryville, Mo. senior, and her roommates recently added a new member to their fam ilv: an adopted cat named Elliot. Baker said the group decided to use the Humane Society in Maryville because they knew cats there needed homes. "I think a benefit is a good way to get people involved," Baker said. "It's especially important that the community be more informed to be able to make contributions for such a great cause." Baker said she would give the society money, not because of the items featured, but for the cause itself. She said she and her roommates realized how important it was to budget money for Elliot to keep him healthy and happy. mal suffering and human suffering and think we should do something about it. The Lawrence Humane Society's Hogs for Dogs poker run will be held Oct. 4. Pars for Pets, a golf tournament to benefit the humane society, will be held on Oct. 13. Tickets for the Pawsible Dream benefit cost $25 per person and $40 for two. Tickets can be purchased at the Humane Society, 1805 E. 19th St., or through the Web site, www.lawrenehumane.com. Don Marquis, professor of philosophy, said there were many different views within society when it came to the treatment of animals. The recent condition of the economy has made it difficult for some people to keep their pets. "Students and everyone else do things that are irresponsible," Marquis said. "But at least people know they should take the animals to a shelter." Pawsible purchases Some items for sale at Pawsible Dream auction: • Framed piece of championship-logo floor signed by the basketball team • 2007-2008 basketball signed by the team • Brandon Rush jersey • Framed set of Sports Illustrated football and basketball championship covers, signed by members of the basketball or football teams • Stained glass window from Ireland He said some people, like Baker, make a connection between ani- Edited by Becka Cremer - NASCAR tickets - Chiefs tickets - Family packages for bowling or movies POLITICS House raises troop pay approves billions for war WASHINGTON — Bowing to President Bush's demands, the House passed a mammoth package for the Pentagon Wednesday that contains a pay raise for troops, billions of dollars for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and some political protection for lawmakers during a tense election season. Pawsible Dream details A benefit Auction **Who:** Lawrence Humane Society **Where:** Holiday Inn Holidome, 200 McDonald Drive **When:** Friday evening. A silent auction will run from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., and a live auction from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The 392-39 vote sent the $612 billion defense authorization bill to the Senate. To earn President Bush's signature rather than a veto, House and Senate negotiators dropped several provisions he opposed. They include a ban on private interrogators in U.S. military detention facilities and what would have amounted to congressional veto power over a security pact with Iraq. Not passing it before Congress adjourns this week was not an option six weeks out from an election in which voters will choose a new president, every seat in the House and a third of the Senate. Democrats made clear early on that any Republican efforts to block the bill would be characterized as disrespect for military personnel. However, negotiators address objections from some Senate Republicans to $5 billion in pet projects not requested by Bush, called earmarks. In the compromise, the earmarks are listed in a table accompanying the legislation. "We're very thankful to have a chance to get the bill passed," said Rep. Todd Aiken, R-Mo. What: Benefit Auction A separate bill would have to be passed to spend the money cleared by the authorization bill. The measure would permit $612.5 billion in spending for national defense programs in 2009, including $68.6 billion for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. It also includes a 3.9 percent pay increase for military personnel, half a percentage point more than Bush requested. 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Call or Email: Kristen Watkins: (913) 980-7686, watkins4@ku.edu Liz Winke: (913) 269-8938, lizwinke@ku.edu 4A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT Actors, puppets, everyday objects bring fairy tale to life Students perform 'The King Stag' for public this weekend at Murphy Hall LICENCIA DE ARTISTA Y LECTURERO MADRID, ESPAÑA Theater students, Jordan Gouge, Lawrence junior, and Debbie Diesel, St.Marys junior, help Spencer Lott, Lawrence junior, operate one of his large-scale, mechanical puppets as the students prepare for a performance on Tuesday at Murphy Hall. BY BRANDY ENTSMINGER bentsminger@kansan.com Puppetry transforms actors into magical creatures in the fairy tale world of "The King Stag." mances for the public this weekend. The University of Kansas Theatre for Young People presented the play to elementary school audiences this week and the organization will continue perfor- Performing the play at the University was the idea of Spencer Lott, Lawrence junior. Last semester, Lott proposed the play to the season selection Trottier said her favorite characters to create were Kovar and committee in the department of theatre and film. "What the cast brings into it is a kind of flesh and blood reality to these different characters." DENNIS CHRISTILLES Director The play is an adaptation of an 18th century fairy tale, and tells the story of a king who wants to find someone who loves him for who he is. "The puppets are kind of the glue that combines these two worlds together." Lott said. Susan Rendall, costume shop manager for the department of theatre and film, and Gail Trottier, cutter and draper for the costume shop, worked with 30 students to help Lott bring his designs to life. Julianne Kueffer/KANSAN He enlists the help of a wizard who gives him a lie detecting magical statue to use while interviewing potential spouses. After an evil prime minister interferes, a "magic mantra" is used by the characters to put their spirits in different bodies. Lott designed eight puppets for the play and trained student actors to use them. The actors wear seven puppets throughout the show and the eighth puppet is the magical statue. The costume designers covered Kovar and Keno in lightweight objects including ladles, straw hats, socks, scarves, beads and toy army men. Keno, who are moving piles of trash. "It's like decorating a Christmas tree" Trotter said. Lott said pupeteers usually tried to conceal that their puppets were made from common objects. The materials for the puppins in "The King Stag" were not concealed because the characters were supposed to look as if they lived in a junk world. One thing the costumers had to keep in mind was the actors' safety. The main concern was the weight of the puppets, some of which reached 25 pounds. Costumers also considered balance and temperature. The actors who play Kovar and Keno have to wear camping backpacks to distribute the weight of the puppets onto their hips. Trottier said the puppets for "The King Stag" were more complex than any she had worked on in the past. Kovar and Keno each took about 80 hours to complete. Lott said one of the greatest challenges for the show was the size of the puppets. One puppet, The Mistress of the Shadows, is about 11 feet tall and 16 feet wide. The cast also had a shortened rehearsal time to prepare for the show. Lott said it was challenging because many of the puppets were still being constructed at the time of rehearsal. Lott is a designer and choreographer for the show, but he is not performing in it. "This was kind of fun." Lott said. "To build the puppets and put them in someone else's hands and see them come alive." Dennis Christilles, associate professor of theater and film, directed the show and called the cast worked to build the characters in the same way the puppets were built. "What the cast brings into it is a kind of flesh and blood reality to these different characters," Christilles said. Rebecca Ralstin, Shawnee senior, plays the head housekeeper in the king's court. She said the kids in the audience reacted well to the story. "The puppets really just give that extra magical twist to it," Ralstin said. "The King Stag" will be performed at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Inge Theatre in Murphy Hall. Edited by Jennifer Torline KANSAN.COM See a photo gallery of "The King Stag" at www.kansan.com/galleries. ALEXANDRA HAYES Everyday objects are brought to life as Spencer Lott, junior, tests a puppet prior to the first performance for children on Tuesday afternoon. Julianne Kueffer/KANSAN HURRICANE IKE City officials reopen Gavelston; residents return to devastated homes BY JUAN A. LOZANO ASSOCIATED PRESS GALVESTON, Texas — Ten days after Hurricane Ike, this dev astated beach town reopened to residents Wednesday with stern warnings about what still lurks on the island — rotting cattle carcases, snakes and swarms of mosquitoes — and what isn't there; drinking water, reliable electricity, medical care or sewer service. NEED CASH? Get Instant Money Today Donate plasma. It pays to save a life. After spending hours in traffic that backed up for 10 miles, some residents found their homes in ruins. 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The Homecoming Steering Committee, Student Union Activities, Student Involvement and Leadership Center and the Board of Class Officers announce the 15th annual Award for Excellence in Community, Education, and Leadership. Ex.C.E.L. EXCEL Applications due Friday, October 3 by 5 p.m. to the SILC office, 4th floor Kansas Union. Ten finalists will be recognized for their capacity for leadership, effective communication skills, involvement in the KU community, academic scholarship, and their ability to interact with a wide variety of students and organizations. Go to the Student Involvement and Leadership Center or www.homecomingku.edu for an application. Questions? Contact Mary Duarte at duarteme@ku.edu ATTENTION! WE NEED YOU.. If you are in the Schools of Human/Family Development, Social Welfare, Special Education, Psychology or Sociology! CLEO is searching for caring, energetic people to teach daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities. 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Kennedy GLASS Kennedy GLASS All Glass Is Cut To Order Commercial Glazing Contractor Auto Glass Repair and Replacement PRO SIARS Serving Lawrence Since 1950 843-4416 730 NEW JERSEY WATCH PARTIES Local organizations offer chance to discuss debates You can still watch the presidential debate between John. Sen. McCain (D-Riz.) and Sen. Barack Obamab (D-III.) this Friday, even if you don't have a television. Here's a list of places in Lawrence that will host watch parties: The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics - 8 p.m. As part of the Commission on Presidential Debates' DebateWatch program, the Dole Institute invites students to come analyze the presidential debate. Communications studies graduate students will lead discussion groups after the debate is finished. Participation in the discussion is suggested, but is not mandatory. Abe and Jake's Landing - 7 p.m. The Kansas Democratic Party, in conjunction with KU Young Democrats, will host their party at Abe and Jake's in the pub room. Local candidates will speak at the event before the debate begins at 8 p.m. This is an all-ages event, but alcohol will be available for purchase. KU College Republicans will not hold its first party until the Vice Presidential debate on Thursday. Oct.2. Groups still registering voters KU College Republicans will be registering students to vote on Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wescoe Beach. Democratic students who still have not registered to vote can do so at the Abe and Jake's watch party. The Student Legislative Awareness Board, or SLAB, will also begin registering students of all parties to vote on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wescoe Beach as well. Students can register through SLAB during the week until Oct. 15. The last day to register to vote in Kansas is Oct. 20. Students can start sending in absentee ballots on Oct. 15 if they are a registered to vote in Kansas. Kansas absentee ballots must be received by noon on Oct. 30. 7 Francesca Chambers 1 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 NEWS 5A NATION Bush: Pass $700B plan or risk financial ruin BY JENNIFER LOVEN ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — President Bush on Wednesday warned Americans and lawmakers reluctant to pass a $700-billion financial rescue plan that failing to act fast risks wiping out retirement savings, rising foreclosures, lost jobs, closed businesses and even "a long and painful recession." His dire warning came not long after the president issued extraordinary invitations to presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain, one of whom will inherit the mess in four months, as well as key congressional leaders to a White House meeting on Thursday to work on a compromise. mise. "Without im mediate action by Congress, America could slip into a financial panic and a distressing scenario would unfold," Bush said in a 12-minute prime-time address from the White House East Room that he hoped would help rescue his tough-sell bailout package. "Without immediate action by Congress, America could slip into a financial panic..." Bush explicitly endorsed several of the changes that have been demanded in recent days from the right and left. But he warned that he would draw the line at regulations he determined would hamper economic growth. But with the nation facing the biggest financial meltdown in decades, Bush took the unusual step of calling Democrat Obama personally about the meeting, said presidential spokeswoman Dana Perino. White House aides extended the invitations to Republican McCain and to GOP and Democratic leaders from Capitol Intensive, personal wheeling and dealing is not usually Bush's style as president, unlike some predecessors. He does not often call or meet with individual lawmakers to push a legislative priority. more precarious by the day, I faced a choice: to step in with dramatic government action or to stand back and allow the irresponsible actions by some to undermine the financial security of all." Bush said. GEORGE W. BUSH President of the United States "It should be enacted as soon as possible" the president said. Hill. The bailout, which the Bush administration asked Congress last weekend to approve before it adjourns, is meeting with deep skepticism, especially from conservatives in Bush's own party who are revolting at the high price tag and unprecedented private-sector intervention. Though there is general agreement that something must be done to address the spiraling economic problems, the timing and even the size of the package remained in doubt and the administration has been forced to accept changes almost daily. O b a m a spokesman Bill Burton said the senator would attend and "will continue to work in a bipartisan spirit and do whatever is necessary to come up with Seeking to explain himself to conservatives, Bush stressed he was reluctant to put taxpayer money on the line to help businesses that had made bad decisions and that the rescue is not aimed at saving individual companies. He tried to address some of the major complaints from Democrats by promising that CEOs of failed companies won't be rewarded. a final solution." Senior McCain advisers said McCain will attend, too. The plans of the other invitees were unknown, and the exact details of the meeting, which Perino said was aimed at making fast progress to stem the biggest financial meltdown in decades, were still being set. "With the situation becoming In another move welcome at the White House, Obama and McCain issued a joint statement urging lawmakers — in dire terms — to act. 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"Having the crowd loud and behind you is something special. I don't think there has been a first game here in a while that has been sold out." "We had so many comments from students, faculty and staff asking for a Pulse on that side of campus," said Alec Stultz, assistant director of retail dining services. "They all wanted their specialty espresso drinks." "It's a good location," he said, "A lot of people place in that area, and TICKETS (CONTINUED FROM 1A) Edited by Jennifer Torline KU Dining Services received the Burge Union. The new location was supposed to open last fall, but the project ran into construction delays. Student Senate held committee meetings Wednesday at the Kansas Union. Four committees met, and next Wednesday full Senate will meet. if we can get them to stay here the whole time, it will be even better" Strauss said that the Kansas State game on Nov. 1 and the Texas game on Nov. 15 were both "getting close" to selling out. Committee passes resolution to notify students of grades The student rights committee passed a resolution that recommended professors be required to notify students of their current mid-semester percentage grades by the end Student Senate notebook The season-opening win against Florida International on Aug. 30 drew an announced crowd of 52,112 — the largest crowd ever to see a game at Memorial Stadium. Fans set the "The kids, they see it," said defensive coordinator Clint Bowen, a former jayhawk defensive back who played in front of thousands of empty seats during his time at Kansas. to extend the time period of a speaker. centage of the stadium filled than Kansas' 101.5 percent. "When the kids come out of the locker room and there's people in the stands or on the hill, it really does a factor. The crowd makes a difference. Now, Johnson said it was wasteful not to use the clickers for their intended purpose, to provide transparency of the Senate to students and inform the student body of the actions of student senators. She said using the clickers would add about five minutes to each meeting and would allow senators to vote anonymously. The amendment passed unanimously and will be implemented at the next full Senate meeting. of the seventh full week of classes. The University Senate would have to approve the resolution to amend its rules and regulations, which do not require professors to notify students of grades until after the end of the semester. Senate will use clickers at next full meeting Adam McGonigle, Wichita junior and student body president, said providing students with their mid-semester grades would help them know what to do succeed in their classes. McGonigle presented the resolution and the committee passed it unanimously. 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The 29-year-old former "American Idol" runner-up, multiplatinum recording artist and Broadway star credits his son, conceived by in-vitro fertilization with friend and producer Jaymes Foster, with making him realize that he could no longer hide his homosexuality from the world. "It was dark. I was sitting there, thinking to myself. I don't know why I started thinking about it ... I just started bawling. She made me pull over the car and it just came out," he said. "She started crying. She was obviously somewhat stunned. But she was very supportive and very comforting." Aiken said his mother "still struggles with things quite a bit, but she's come a long way." Aiken, who rose to fame on "Idol" in 2003, has long been the subject of rumors and tabloid fodder that he was gay, but usually "It was the first decision I made as a father," Aiken told the magazine, which arrives on newsstands Friday. "I cannot raise a child to lie or to hide things. I wasn't raised that way, and I'm not going to raise a child to do that." The magazine cover features Aiken holding his son, who was born in August. The baby's mother is Aiken's record producer, whom he met while performing on "Idol." refused to acknowledge them. In an interview with The Associated Press two years ago, he said of the talk: "I don't really feel like I have anybody to answer to but myself and God and the people I love." Aiken, who considers himself a born-again Christian, said he knew he might turn off some fans — known as Claymates — with his admission and his decision to have a child outside traditional marriage. "I've never intended to lie to anybody at all," he said. "But if they leave, I don't want them to leave hating me." Aiken said he only told his family that he was gay four years ago. He recalled a tearful discussion with his mother in a car after dropping off his brother, who was being sent to Iraq, at a military base. "We congratulate Clay for making this decision and for setting an example for others and his family," said Neil Giuliano, president of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defaunation. As we're seeing, more and more gay people, including celebrities, are living openly and honestly, and this has tremendous impact in terms of creating awareness, understanding and acceptance." Gay groups applauded Aiken's public admission. Aiken recently released the CD "On My Way Here." He made his Broadway debut this spring in "Monty Python's Spamalot." MUSIC McCartney to play concert 'for peace'in Tel Aviv BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Paul McCartney said Wednesday he was carrying a message of peace for Israel and the Palestinians, rejecting criticism of his planned concert in Tel Aviv. McCartney toured the West Bank town of Bethlehem, visiting the Church of the Nativity, built over the traditional birthplace of Jesus. The 66-year-old former Beatle ducked into the fourth-century church through its low, narrow entrance, taking pictures with a small camera. After posing for pictures with fans outside the church, McCarter was asked to respond to criticism from some Palestinians that his visit to Israel supports its occupation of the West Bank. He lit two long, tapered white candles in different parts of the church, saying each time that they were "for peace." "I'm here to highlight the situation and to say that what we need is peace in this region, a two-state solution," he said. Grand Opening Specials Free Free Shampoo with purchase of haircut $10 Manicures (regularly $12) $10 Haircuts (regularly $12 and up) Walk-ins Welcome Haircuts starting at $12 EVERYDAY *One offer per customer through Oct. Bring in ad to get specials listed SalonSiX Located at West Gate Center Shops Slith & Wakarusa • 785-856-1660 He said his visit Wednesday to the West Bank showed he was not playing favorites. 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Today's Cryptoquip Clue: F equals T CELEBRITY SYDNEY, Australia — Oscarwinning actress Nicole Kidman said swimming in Australian Outback waterfalls may promote fertility and might have contributed to her unexpected pregnancy in the past year. CELEBRITY Kidman claims Outback waterfalls cause fertility "I never thought that I would get pregnant and give birth to a child, but it happened on this movie," Kidman The 41-year-old Aussie, who gave birth to daughter Sunday Rose in July, said she and six other women who swam in a small Outback town during production of the epic romance "Australia"became pregnant. told The Australian Women's Weekly Wednesday. 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Cost of living increases are an important part of retaining and rewarding skilled workers, and the Kansas Board of Regents is wise to make them available when they can. Hemenway's 2.5 percent pay increase is on par with what the state legislature provided in a grant for University employees, which the University decides how to allocate. Though the 2.5% percent increase is average, it's hard to argue that someone already making more than $300,000 is terribly affected by inflation. In addition, the University provides the chancellor with a residence free of cost, with utilities included. The chancellor does pay for basic personal expenses, such as food. OUR VIEW It is concerning how these possible budget cuts and raises have been presented to the public. In July, Provost Richard Lariviere announced to the Lawrence Journal-World that the University would be asked to cut its budget by 7 percent during two years. The University could have held off raises for high profile, highly paid executives at their discretion until the specifics on the 2009 bud- get became clearer. If the cuts proved to be drastic, University officials could have taken reduced raises or even foregone them as a sum of solidarity. with employees who might lose their jobs. The University should tread carefully in addressing the obviously complex process of budget cuts and pay raises. Raising the salaries of highly paid University officials while expecting large budget cuts is insensitive and irresponsible. We hope the University will realize this and act on future budget issues with careful consideration for students, staff and faculty. Alex Doherty for the editorial board LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Armstrong's column on Russia unwarranted While hard-pressed to defend the Putin adminis- Even though the United States is bogged down in two unwinnable wars, its economy is on the verge of collapse, it's saddled with a crumbling infrastructure and it has an administration that seems intent on frittering away the last bits of American credibility, there are still flag-waving patriots like Mr. Armstrong who want to dig the country still farther into a hole (Column: Go' Captain Kirk' on Russia, Sept. 22). station, the Russians are merely borrowing plays The cornerstone of American nuclear non-proliferation is to not let nuclear weapons, material or knowledge fall into the wrong hands (Column: Go 'Captain Kirk' on Russia, Sept. 22). Destabilizing a country with 6,681 nuclear weapons (2005 count) seems to be an exact opposite of United States policy for more than 50 years. Russia's international track record is no worse than that of the United States. In the last seven years, the United States has gone to war with at @KANSAN.COM See the full versions on line and leave comments. out of the United States' game book. During the past eight years, the Bush administration has rewritten the laws of war that can now be boiled down to the simple axiom: Might makes right. - Ray Fitch is the assistant to the director at the Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies. Instead of advising the United States to "crush Russia," I would strongly advise Mr. Armstrong to look in the mirror, and if he still feels the need to "promote democracy and self-determination" suggest he either visit the local military recruiter, or better yet, learn to go beyond the stereotypes and learn something genuine about today's Russia. least two sovereign nations, states whose governments, while he- ing openly hostile toward the U.S., had no direct involvement against it. We have given Russia a precedent for their seemingly brutal actions. However, the country acted within its national goals. We should reengage Russia in dialogue. Angering a giant, no matter how big you are, is never a good idea. The U.S. and Russia have many similar goals and problems, both internally and externally. Instead of mutual retaliation for actions each nation considers hostile, there need to be summits, meetings and discussions. In the 21st century nuclear-armed nations have no room for disagreement — it is too dangerous for the entire world. -Igor Avelichev is a senior from Overland Park. Send letters to opinion@kansan.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER GUIDELINES Length: 300 words The submission should include the author's name, grade and hometown. CONTACT US Matt Erickson, editor 864-4810 or merickson@ikansan.com Dani Hurst, managing editor 864-4810 or dhurstakansan.com Mark Dent, managing editor 864-4810 or mndentikansan.com Kelsey Hayes, managing editor 864-4810 or khaves@kansan.com Toni Bergquist, sales manager 864-4477 or tbergquist@kansan.com Lauren Keith, opinion editor 864-4924 or keith@kansan.com Jordan Herrmann, business manager 864-4358 or jerrmann@kansan.com Patrick De Oliveira, associate opinion editor 864-4924 or pdeoliveira@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news adviser THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansan Editorial Board are Alex Doeherty, Jenny Hartz, Lauren Keith, Patrick of Oliveira. Rev Saebeetb and Ian Stanford. Jon Schlitt, sales and marketing adviser 864-7666 or jschlitt@kansan.com TYLER DOEHRING Women should vote for the issues in November Femme Fire CAITLIN THORNBURGH I'LL VOTE FOR HER BECAUSE I LIKE NER HAIRSTYLE! VOTING BOOTH VOTE I delete the e-mails I get from the Dole Institute. I volunteered for Rep. Dennis Moore's office as a freshman to register students to vote, and I gave up after about 10 people. I'm sick of watching election coverage because of the numerous comments about lipstick and pit bulls. I know what it's like to be uninterested in politics, but that does not mean I've forgotten the importance of a vote. In high school, I took a tour of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., and got to see the suffragette sculpture that looks like a miniature Mount Rushmore. It has the faces of Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, but it leaves a fourth place empty. Depending on who is giving the tour, it is supposed to be left for the first female president or to represent the fact that women still have more rights to gain. In the presidential election, women cannot forget the fight that was won less than 100 years ago. Do not let frustration with the system be the reason you don't vote. Women should vote but vote for the right reasons. Voting for someone just because she is a woman would discredit feminism. Whenever that fourth space is filled in, the face will be of a woman who fought for the rights of others. Women have an extremely important role in this election, and in order to live up to it, we have to vote, and vote based on the issues. My Western Civilization teacher brought up vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin said that "the Republican party assumed the women of America would be voting with their vaginas and not their heads." She's right, and just because Palin is a woman does not mean she gets the votes of everyone with two X chromosomes. Believe in it, change it, discuss it, rock it, use it, research it, register it, spread it. In whatever way you choose to say it, vote for the issues you agree with in November. Tina Fey, playing Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live" said, "No matter your politics, it's time for a woman in the White House." She outlined the worst problem. Shouldn't it first and foremost be about the politics? nation with the precept of democracy and an extremely realistic machine gun, vote for someone who agrees with you! The constitution says you have the right to express your beliefs through your vote. Whether I agree with you doesn't matter. It doesn't matter who you vote for, as long as you're voting based on the issues. If you're a staunch conservative who believes gays are going straight to hell along with those crazy evolution believers, who think that we should plow down every foreign Thornbrugh is a Lenexa junior in creative writing. A letter to South Florida's Athletics Department The Cynical Optimist NICK MANGIARACINA I was appalled upon hearing of the barbaric behavior exhibited by your fans at the South Florida game Sept. 12. Never in my life have I heard and believed that drunken college students would act in a way typically associated with drunken college students. I have never witnessed remotely similar behavior at the opera or art institute. Though a football game is different, it is not unreasonable to expect young men and women as well as old men and women to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. Likewise, reparations for your fanbase's behavior should be in order: A shipment of twenty cases of foie gras and thirty cases of Beluga caviar. KU fans deserve only the finest food and drink. Disappointingly, our patrons expected a bloodbath and received only a shower of vulgarity. There is no amount of bone crunching and pummeling that can make up for such atrocious deportment. Also, I please ask you to take a moment, just a moment, to think of all the little Jean-Pierres and Genevieves who were sitting quietly amidst the mob of fans whilst quietly enjoying a grilled prosciutto, spinach and goat cheese panini until they heard their first curse word. Wait, let us have a moment of silence to pray for them. Since I was not present, I can only speculate about the number of children whose innocence was shattered with a simple screaming of an f-bomb or a glimpse of a student downing a large beer from a distance. My current estimate ranges from 67 to 3,589. Though this will be payment enough for the adults, I regret to say that no amount of payment will do for the children. War crimes aside, what was most shocking was that more than just college students were engaged in the misconduct. Who would have thought that your fans would invoke an equally salacious response from those being insulted or those whose team was being insulted? How insulting were your fans to make our fans reply in such a human fashion? I will have you know that our fans will not be pigeonholed as such. You should know that we are jawhaws first and citizens second. Sincerely, a concerned citezen. Mangiaracina is a Lenexa senior in journalism. Ok, that's enough...back to the sandwiches. Even days after the game I'm still haunted with dreams of $8.95 paninis falling on the ash-covered and beer-splattered concrete. More disturbing than the f-bombs or visions of paninis that died in vain is the idea that anyone would insult our fans. I am familiar with the Geneva Conventions and can quite honestly say that this qualifies as a crime against humanity. LETTER TO THE EDITOR: An alternative view of Ramadan. In reference to the article entitled, Students Fast for Ramadan, published Sept. 8, as the Muslim Law Student Association we wish to share with you an alternative view. Ramadan is the most spiritually cleansing month for Muslims. The article expressed that some Muslims find it burdensome to fast; that is not the intended purpose of Ramadan. The Quran says that, "God intends for you ease, and He does not want to make things difficult for you" (2:185). Historically, Ramadan has been a month of great accomplishments for the Muslim world. During Ramadan, Tariq ibn Ziyad established the Muslim empire of Al-Andalus, now known as southern Spain, which brought about the enlightenment of Europe, rescuing Europe from the Dark Ages. The Great Battle of Ain Jalut, (the battle between the Mongols and the Muslims) which finally put an end to the ruthless destruction of entire cities in the Middle East, also occurred during Ramadan. Ramadan is a time of reflection and worship. During this month, Muslims put aside their daily physical needs, such as eating and drinking, thereby heightening their awareness to their spiritual connection with God and enabling physical and mental cleansing. The Quran follows the command to fast with the compassionate verse: "When my servants ask you about Me, I am close indeed - I answer the prayer of the supplicant when he calls on Me, so let them call to Me, and let them believe in Me, so that they may go the right way" (2:186). God also says that Ramadan is a, "Guide and Mercy for those who do good" (30:3). Muslims are 1.4 billion people strong, and we are proud of the unity that we establish by fasting and praying together. Truly, Ramadan is a reminder of the remembrance of God and the plight of the poor. This is why we fast. The Muslim Law Student Association FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. Every newspaper prints articles about traffic accidents. If I die in a traffic accident, I want a sweet, full-page spread. page spread --- --- I tried to go to the gym, but it was way busy, so I went and got ice cream. What a successful day. --- It's kind of funny that the KU grounds crew works so hard to keep the grass nice, but they park their trucks on it. Hey FFA! The Kansan writes about Republicans not playing by the rules, what about United Students? Yesterday I saw a tiny little man wearing a bunch of tiny little accessories and he looked like he was the most interesting man on earth. --- Guys want a girl who will actually eat the food that we pay for when going out on a --- FFA, you're really getting out of control, I think you need to go to rehab --- I'd say it's safe to say that everyone who was bitching and moaning about the Sex on the Hill pictures haven't gotten a drop of ass in this --- (Editor's note: Yes. From small minds.) Uh, stereotypes have got to come from somewhere, don't they? --- I love a mullet --- Hey, FFA, I need a fake I.D. --- It's called University of Kansas, not Kansas University. (Editor's note: Tell that to the Lawrence Journal-World.) --- Hey, when did Park and Ride hire Santa to drive a bus? --- If I pretend to be single, will you be my friend? --- Give me my damn tray back! --- Do we have the right to win the Iraq War? 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President Bush readied a prime-time speech in a push to persuade resistant lawmakers to back his proposal to stave off a deepening economic crisis. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson agreed to demands from critics in both parties to limit the pay packages of Wall Street executives whose companies would benefit from the proposed bailout. "The American people are angry about executive compensation and rightfully so," Paulson said. "We must find a way to address this in the legislation without undermining the effectiveness of the program." The issue has been a much-debated point in the struggle to win congressional approval of the historic rescue of the financial industry, though the "golden parachute" money involved would be relatively insignificant compared with the huge sums being talked about. At the same time, Democrats were asking the Bush administration to dramatically cut the size of the rescue and then come back to Congress later if they need more. Under that plan, which was still emerging, Congress would approve a fraction of what Bush is asking for — perhaps $150 billion or $200 billion — to allow the government to begin rescuing tottering financial companies. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has privately suggested the idea to Paulson, according to officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because the negotiations were private. Associated Press INTERNATIONAL Marriott bombing group threatens more attacks ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A militant group that claimed to be behind the deadly Marriott Hotel bombing in Pakistan's capital threatened more attacks Wednesday, warning again that Pakistanis should stop cooperating with the United States. In a cell phone message to reporters, the little known group calling itself "Fedayeen al-Islam" — "Islam commandos" — referred to the owner of the Marriott by name. It was impossible to verify the identity of the group or say whether it was in a position to make good on the threat. Pakistani officials were not immediately available for comment. "All those who will facilitate Americans and NATO crusaders like (owner Sadruddin) Haswani, they will keep on receiving the blows," said the message, which was in English The group demanded that Pakistan break with Washington in an earlier message that claimed responsibility for Saturday's truck bombing at the Maririot in Islamabad, a blast that killed 53 people and wounded more than 270. Little or nothing is known about the group. Pakistani officials suspect al-Qaida or Taliban militants carried out the bombing. The attack underscored the threat posed by Islamic extremists, many of whom are based in the lawless, tribal regions along Pakistan's border with Afghanistan. The U.S. has stepped up attacks on suspected militants in the frontier area. The incursions — especially a ground raid into South Waziristan by American commandos Sept. 3 — have angered many Pakistaniis. 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CROSS COUNTRY | 2B FOOTBALL COMMENTARY PAGE 1B NASCAR more than carnage Mike STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR montemayor@kansan.com America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed." Eleanor Roosevelt, as quoted in 2006's "Talladega Nights". This is a scene guaranteed at least several times a week on any given stretch of road. Cars are backed up, moving slowly to catch a glimpse of the mangled, freshly wrecked automobile ahead. Our love for twisted metal is no foil to the ancient Romans' love of bloody combat in the afternoon at the Colosseum. It also explains the nation within a nation that is the NASCAR nation. Earlier this week, I was handed my biggest and most important assignment of my young journalistic career: Go and cover NASCAR's goings-on this weekend at the Kansas Speedway. What will transpire likely will not be a black-and-white, who won-who lost ordeal, but instead will be a field study of one of the United States' biggest subcultures. According to its Web site, NASCAR is our country's second most popular sport behind the NFL in terms of television ratings. It is also broadcast in more than 150 countries. Seventeen out of 20 of the mostattended sporting events in the United States are NASCAR races, and 75 million fans purchase more than $3 billion in annual licensed product sales. There are only about 300 million people in this country. As many as or more than 82,000 people will be on hand at the Speedway Friday, Saturday and Sunday — a speedway located in a county (Wyandotte) of about 155,000 people. This ever-growing fanaticism for motorized speed continues even after Dale Earnhardt — arguably the sport's biggest icon — collided into a wall at 150 mph in Daytona seven years ago and died as a result. But the question here is: Has the sport grown in spite of that tragedy or because of it? It's an unpleasant thought, that much is certain, but a necessary inquiry. Go to any given sports bar where NASCAR denizens congregate and you'll likely hear, at least once, this exchange upon returning from the restroom: "Did I miss anything? Did anyone crash? No Damn. This race is boring." Earnhardt's death was the fourth in a nine-month period dating back to May 2000. NASCAR eventually decided four deaths were enough to warrant a change in safety measures, and mandated that all drivers use head and neck restraints and continue to implement further safety measures — including the new Car of Tommorow that will be used during Sunday's race. The COT has foam inserted between the sheet metal and the driver's cage to help absorb the shock of collisions, and the driver's seat is farther from the door to minimize injuries sustained from side impact. Because of these necessary changes, NASCAR has significantly cut down on the number of fatalities or serious injuries sustained during the Chase to the Sprint Cup. We can now enjoy the wreckage free from guilt. Really, for every racing purist out there, there are as many if not more casual fans who are attracted to the sport's capacity to produce awe-inspiring stock car carnage. This allure is nothing new, as mentioned above. People will always flock to football games to witness spine-crunching hits or claim they like to play rugby — until a strategically placed finger enters one's eve socket. What I have examined today is merely an aspect of the sport. The sheer magnitude of these events is what deserves appreciation and will no doubt get my attention this weekend. Best regards, and wish me luck for am about to enter a world unknown. Fortunately, the layhawks are on a bye week, so I don't have to fret about their sorry running game or the Big 12 schedule ahead just yet. I can dive full bore into this crazed phenomenon of stock car racing. Say what you want about NASCAR — it's for hillbillies! — but its eighth venture into Kansas will most likely be the area's biggest sporting draw of the year. 99 7 KANSAN FILE PHOTO Al Greene applies pressure to Sam Houston State quarterback. Rhett Bomar during Saturday's 38-14 win. Coach Mark Mangino said he hoped the bye week would give his team enough time to fix problems on both sides of the ball. Extra time to fix problems BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com With glaring weaknesses staring Kansas in the face at three different positions, the bye week has come at a perfect time for coach Mark Mangino and his team. The Jayhawks, who don't play until opening Big 12 play at Iowa State on Oct 4th, have worked all week on fundamentals and improving themselves in several different areas. "We need it," Mangino said of the extra week of practice. "We'll work on fundamental football: getting better and improving areas we need to improve to get better as a team before we get into conference play the following week." on Saturday may have been the perfect game for the Jayhawks leading into their bye week. It clearly showed the three big weaknesses that Kansas must improve - pass defense, pass rush and the running game. All three have struggled all season long but shouldn't have struggled as much as they did against a Division I-AA opponent such as Sam Houston State. The 38-14 win over Sam Houston State At cornerback, the Jayhawks could be vastly improved if they could get Kendrick Harper back from injury, which appears possible for the Iowa State game. Isiah Barfield, Ryan Murphy and Corrigan Powell have all had a chance to earn playing time at the position, but all three have struggled to keep their receivers from catching balls for big vardage. The running game also has been a big cause of concern for the layhawks, who started Angus Quigley at running back on Saturday for the first time this season. "It improved a little bit last week and it's gotten a little better, but it isn't exactly where we want it to be," Mangino said. "We need to clean up our fundamentals on the offensive line and finish blocks and I think that's something that's key for us. Our running backs just have to be patient. You're not always looking for a big play, but you're looking for a productive play." Mangino benched several key players for part or all of the Sam Houston State game, including starting wide receivers Daymond Patterson and Dezmon Briscoe, to try to send a message that lackluster effort wouldn't be tolerated. He said on Monday that he wasn't sure whether his message had been received. "Well I hope so, but they still have to earn their way back," Mangino said. "They have to show us that they are worthy of being back in the lineup. They will have plenty of opportunities in practice to show us that they belong in there. We may get Dexton Fields back too, which would be a plus." The bye week will be a chance to not only improve fundamentals and get some banged-up players much needed rest, but it will be a chance for those fighting for playing time to try to earn a spot on the field. "You have to earn your way, every day, or you don't play," Mangino said. "I didn't mean for it to rhyme but it came out that way." Edited by Scott R. Toland VOLLEYBALL Hawks beat Huskers in 1st set, lose game BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com For one set last night, Kansas looked like one of the better teams in the country. But only for one set. The Jayhawks fell to No. 2-ranked Cornhuskers Wednesday night at the Nebraska Coliseum in four sets, Kansas coach Ray Bechard knows the importance of that third set victory. "Our goal this week was to be a much better team by the end of the week," Bechard said. "And I thought we took some steps toward that." 10 Although the Jayhawks showed some resilience in set two, behind sophomore outside hitter Karina Garlington and senior and junior middle blockers Savannah Noyes and Brittany Williams, Kansas fell 25-19. It appeared that the 110th consecutive sell-out crowd at the Coliseum was going to watch another sweep. A kill from freshman setter Nicole Tate gave Kansas its largest lead of the match at 5-2. After a brief Nebraska rally tied the score at 11-11, the Jayhawks showed an impressive push behind Garlington's kills and the Cornhusker's errors to a 19-13 lead. Nebraska would not go down quietly in the set, and after tying the score at 20-20, Kansas was able to finish it off at 25-22, something Bechard though was just as impressive as building a six point lead. But the Javhawks had other plans. "I think I was more proud of that," Bechard said. "We responded even when they came back." Middle blocker Birtany Williams, New Orleans junior, reaches for a block during the game against Nebraska Wednesday night. Kansas lost to Nebraska, 3-1. Vanessa Skocz /Daily Nebraskar "You extend the match, got a little momentum," Bechard said of the third set. "Now let's find a way to come out clean in set four, and that's one thing we didn't do." But after that, it was all downhill for Kansas, which lost 25-15. One of Bechard's many concerns was how his team would handle the Cornhusker's dangerous serve. In that first set Bechard came to realize it was not pretty. Nebraska's outside hitter, senior Jordan Larson, set a new record for career aces at Nebraska. "It was all about their serve, and we became very predictable," Bechard said. "And then when we settled in on it in sets two and three." Larson and freshmen Tara Mueller each finished with 12 kills, assaulting the jayhawks defense throughout the match. "Kind of like the Iowa State game, we're down 0-2 and we decided to start playing in the third set," Noyes said. "We get confidence and realize we can play with teams and not give up." In the biggest game of the season so far, it was not surprising to see a veteran step up for this relatively young team and help shoulder most of the burden. Noyes, a Nebraska native, did that with nine kills and three block assists. She knows this is just another building block for the future. Exposure was also key for this young Jayhawk team. They now know what it is like to play a big-time match, in a big-time arena. "It's a really great thing to play the No. 2 team in the nation," Noyes said. "And we're not going to see anyone else like that, at that high level." There will be no rest for the weary, however. Kansas will play No. 2 Texas at home on Saturday. For continued success this season, Bechard said, the team must control its plays. "It'll be a different opportunity," Bechard said. "Their goal this year is to get to a final four and win a national championship, and they've got the parts to do that." "The only thing we can't control is how Texas is going to play." Bechard said. "But we can sure control what is going on our side of the net." GAME NOTES setting a school record that is just three sellouts shy of the all-time record, which is held by Connecticut. "That place was rockin' tonight," coach Ray Bechard said. "It's a great environment, great people here. John Cook is one of the premier coach's in the country." The Nebraska Coliseum sold out for the 110th consecutive time Wednesday night, And the Cornhuskers keep giving their fans reasons to show up, as they are 103-6 in those 110 matches "We need to find a way to make a little bit of our own history," Bechard said. Senior outside hitter Jordan Larson set Nebraska's all time ace record, breaking Val Novak's record of 161. Larson finished with three aces for the match, with a career total of 164. Sophomore Outside hitter Karina Garlington finished with double-digit kills for the third consecutive match, finishing with a team-high of 10 kills. Edited by Becka Cremer --- 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 quote of the day "I give a lot of credit to Missouri. They made a lot of plays when they had to. Their offense moved the ball well and their defense got turnovers." —Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing after his team's 36-28 loss to Missouri last year. fact of the day -KU Athletics Kansas is 54-53-9 all-time against Missouri in football. trivia of the day Q: When did Kansas last beat Missouri in football? A: 2005. The Jayhawks won 13-3 at Memorial Stadium. schedule Today No Events Friday Soccer: Nebraska, 4:30 p.m. (Lincoln, Neb.) Tennis: Jayhawk Invitational, first day (Lawrence) Saturday Softball: Butler County, 4 p.m. (Lawrence) Softball: Emporia State, 6 p.m. (Lawrence) Volleyball: Texas, 7 p.m. (Lawrence) Rowing: All day (Des Moines, Iowa) Tennis: Jayhawk Invitational, second day (Lawrence) Soccer: Iowa State, 1 p.m. (Ames, Iowa) Softball: Washburn 2 p.m. (Lawrence) Softball: Emporia State, 4 p.m. (Lawrence) Tennis: Jayhawk Invitational, final day (Lawrence) Sunday Monday Men's Golf: Louisville Invitational, first day (Louisville, Ky.) Women's Golf: Johnie Imes Invitational, first day (Columbia, Mo.) Tuesday Alum's documentary offers Border War perspective Men's Golf: Louisville Invitational, final day (Louisville, Ky.) Women's Golf: Johnie Imes Invitational, final day (Columbia, Mo.) So ESPN.com sportswriter Bill Simmons once had a great take on the television special, "VH1's Top 40 Celebrity Feuds." Simmons had a problem with VH1 not naming Tupac vs. Biggie the greatest feud of all time. As Simmons astutely points out, umm well, didn't both of them die? You could make the same argument about the Kansas-Missouri rivalry, right? BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com Well, Erik Ashel is making that argument. Ashel, who works at Metro Sports in Kansas City, Mo., (Full Disclosure: Ashel graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in journalism in 2000) has spent most of the last year producing a documentary on the Kansas-Missouri Border War. The documentary, which premiers in late November on Metro Sports, focuses on the origins of the rivalry — the bloody guerilla warfare during the Civil War between anti-slavery lawhawkers from Kansas and pro-slavery Bushwhackers from Missouri. "I think it's the most historically significant rivalry in the country," Ashel said. "To me, all other rivalries pale in comparison. I'm not just talking about KU's Sunflower State Showdown with Kansas State, or MU's Braggin' Rights game with Illinois. I'm talking about all other rivalries anywhere. Maybe there's a soccer rivalry somewhere in Europe with roots grounded in similar conflict or warfare, but in America, nothing compares to the historical significance of the Border War." So Ashel set out to show that, given the circumstances, using the term Border War is appropriate for this rivalry. He interviewed media members, historians and former coaches. NFL And even though Ashel grew up in Wichita, he doesn't want you to think he's biased. If nothing else, you're probably going to want to check out former Kansas football coach Don Fambrough's take on the rivalry. The man never disappoints. "Growing up in Kansas, I was exposed to the Kansas side of things," Ashel said. "Now I've And with the success of the Kansas and Missouri football programs during the last two seasons, there's no better time to focus on the rivalry, Ashel says. If you want to check out a trailer of the Border War documentary, go to YouTube and type in "Kansas - Missouri Border War." Enjoy. learned how others east of the state line feel about it. I don't think you can really tell the story unless you've been a part of it." But that doesn't mean he hasn't been catching grief from the Missouri graduates at Metro Sports. "I sit next to a Missouri guy in my office. He always looking over my shoulder." THURSDAY YOUTUBE SESH II THURSDAY YOUTUBE SESH There's no football home game this weekend. And that means the KU Band won't be making its usual Friday night appearances at various Lawrence bars. Instead, check out this YouTube clip of the band playing the alma mater at the Hawk. Type in "KU Band, Alma Mater at the Hawk." Enjoy. THE MORNING BREW Edited by Kelsey Hayes KICK THE KANSAN Pick games. Beat the Kansan staff.Get your name in the paper. This week's games: 1. No. 25 Fresno State at UCLA (predict score) 2. Minnesota at No. 14 Ohio State 3. Maryland at No. 20 Clemson 4. Virginia at Duke 5. Colorado at Florida State 6. Purdue at Notre Dame 7. Oregon at Washington State 8. No. 8 Alabama at No. 3 Georgia 9. No. 22 Illinois at No. 12 Penn State 10. Virginia Tech at Nebraska Name: E-mail: Year in school: Hometown: NFL Green, Linehain in unstable position with the Rams Rules: 1) Only KU students are eligible. 2) Give your name, e-mail, year in school and hometown. 3) Beat the best prologoscorist at the Kansan and get your name in the paper. 4) Beat your peers and get your picture and picks in the paper next to the Kansan staff. 5) To break ties, pick the score of the designated game. Either submit your picks to KickTheKansan@kansan.com or to the Kansan business office, located at the West side of Stauffer-Flint Hall, which is between Wescoe Hall and Watson Library. ST. LOUIS — Trent Green's hold on the St. Louis Rams' quarterback job is week-to-week. Same with coach Scott Linehan's job status. "We're just concerned about this game" Linehan said Wednesday in his first comments since benching Marc Bulger in favor of the 38-year-old Green a day earlier, a move announced in a two-paragraph release. That's fine with Green, who signed in the offseason to be Bulger's backup and not to take his position while in his second stint with the Rams. Linehan is unlikely to last the season the way this one is trending and another dud against the Bills to match the first three stinkers could put him in danger entering the Rams' bye week. Associated Press Reaching for the sky 6 16 KANSANCLASSIFIEDS Ryan Waggoner/KMS Jerod Vandervort, Lakin sophomore, goes up for a spike as Natalie Gloshen, Eudora freshman, watches during a game of sand volleyball on Wednesday afternoon behind Robinson Center. Vandervort and Gloshen were playing as part of a sand volleyball class offered at KU. 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Missouri coach Gary Pinkel agreed with Gundy's assessment, and even said it was better for his offense than last year. "We haven't had any issues with it," he said. "I like it because there is more consistency in when the ball is marked ready for play. A team can play as fast it wants." "It actually gives us more time to substitute, and we can get plays off quicker," Pinkel However, not everyone is excited about the new rules. Baylor lost to Connecticut 31-28 on Friday night, and first-year coach Art PATRICK RYAN Briles Brites said the clock played a role in the game. "It affects our game plans a bunch," Briles said. "It ties our hands some. We use a lot of formations, with shifts and motion. That's where the clock limits you." COMPUTER ASSISTANCE In Notre Dame's loss at Michigan State last week, in the Fighting Irish assistant coach in the upstairs booth was caught with, and stripped of, a laptop computer. The NCAA has a rule that bans the use of any computers by assistant coaches or anyone affiliated with the team. Kansas coach Mark Mangino said he was unaware of Notre Dame's situation, but said he could see how a laptop could provide an unfair advantage. "I guess it would be a short cut," Mangino said. "When we ask about tendencies during the game, I'll ask our coaches upstairs and they have pencil and paper and they're trying to add them up, and give them to me by down and distance or field position. I guess you could enter them into a computer and have it spit them right out at you." Kansas State coach Ron Prince said he had first-hand experience with the first- effortas an assistant to keep up with the game and spot future trends. "It can get pretty hectic" Prince said. "The guy recording everything, he's like a court reporter. I guess a laptop could be handy if it was legal." GAMBLIN' MAN Press conferences with Texas Tech coach Mike Leach are so often off the topic of his team's play on the field, that for him off-topic is on-topic. On Monday, Leach was asked if he believed coaches thought about the point spread involving their teams as the game drew to a close Kansas, a gambler's dream — or nightmare — with a 12-1 record against the spread last season, fell one-yard shy of beating the spread with a last-second touchdown in its week one game. Likewise, a meaningless safety in the last minute of the Iowa-Iowa State game earlier this year swung the point spread in favor of the Cyclones. IT'S COMING... treasure hunt "After some ball games, I might get a letter from somebody who says, 'I wish you would have made that last field goal.' "Leach said. This year, Texas Tech is 1-0-1 against the spread. PETER B. Mangino (All winners entered into iPod Touch Raffle in December) win a $40 gift card to BEST BUY! No obligation, just $$$$!!! MC MARK STARTING OCTOBER 2... 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OLYMPICS (1) ASSOCIATED PRESS Members of China's gymnastics team, from left, Yang Yilin, Li Shanshan, He Kexin, Jiang Yuyuan and Deng Linlin listen to their national anthem after winning the gold medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. The investigation into the ages of the them has been extended to include members of the 2000 team that won a bronze in Sydney. Chinese team from 2000 now scrutinized ASSOCIATED PRESS China's gold medal gymnasts aren't the only ones whose ages are getting a closer look. The investigation into the eligibility of the Chinese women's team in Beijing has been expanded to include members of the 2000 squad, which won the bronze medal in Sydney, The Associated Press has learned. International gymnastics officials are examining whether Yang Yun and Dong Fangxiao, in particular, were old enough to compete. "IIf we had a look at all the articles that came before, during and after the games, there were always rumors about the ages of China's athletes in Sydney," Andre Gueisbuhler, secretary general of the International Gymnastics Federation, told The Associated Press on Wednesday. "We did not have another choice," he said. "If we want to remain credible, then we have to look into things" "It's a work in progress," said Emmanuelle Moreau, spokeswoman for the International Olympic Committee. "Until the work has been completed, there is nothing we can say." No other Chinese teams are being investigated, Gueisbuhler said. "At this moment in time, we just have concerns about 2000 and 2008," he said. Yang's age has long been an issue for debate. In a June 2007 interview that aired on state broadcaster China Central Television, Yang said she was 14 at the Sydney Games. Gymnastics rules require athletes to be 16 during an Olympic year in order to compete. "At the time I was only 14," she said in the interview, done in Chinese. "I thought that if I failed this time, I'll do it again next time. There's still hope." That interview, which has been widely reported, contradicts her official birthdate, which is listed as Dec. 2, 1984 and made her eligible for Sydney. Dong's birthdate is listed as Jan. 20,1983, making her 17 at the time of the Sydney Games. Her blog, however, includes a reference to being born in 1985. Yang is now engaged to Olympic all-around champion Yang Wei. Dong was a national technical official at the Beijing Olympics, serving as the secretary on vault. She was not part of any judging panel. Kui Yuanyuan, Ling Jie, Liu Xuan and Huang Mandan were the other members of China's 2000 squad. Age falsification has been a problem in gymnastics since the 1980s, after the minimum age was raised from 14 to 15 in an effort to protect young athletes, whose bodies are still developing, from serious injuries. Younger gymnasts are also thought to have an advantage because they are more flexible and are likely to have an easier time doing the tough skills the sport requires. They also aren't as likely to have a fear of failure. The minimum age was raised to its current 16 in 1997. There were questions about the ages of China's Beijing squad months before the games, with media reports and online records suggesting several of the gymnasts on the six-woman squad might be as young as 14. In August, The Associated Press found registration lists previously posted on the Web site of the General Administration of Sport of China that showed He Kexin and Yang Yilin were too young to compete. A Nov. 3 story by the Chinese government's news agency, Xinhua, suggested He was only 14. But Chinese officials insisted — repeatedly and heatedly — that all of its gymnasts were old enough, and they had not cheated their way to their first Olympic team gold. The FIG and IOC hoped the matter had been put to rest before the games, when the IOC said it had checked all of the girls' passports and found them to be valid. The controversy never went away, though, and the IOC announced three days before the games ended that it had asked the FIG to investigate one more time. China turned over birth certificates, passports, ID cards and family residence permits for He, Yang, Jiang Yuyuan, Deng Linlin and Li Shanshan. If evidence of cheating is found, it could affect as many as four of the six medals the Chinese women won in Beijing. 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Armstrong recently hired anti-doping expert Danny Catten to test him at any time. Regular testing could prove that Armstrong's dominance in the Tour de France was not aided by performance enhancers. ASSOCIATED PRESS BY RACHEL COHEN ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWYORK—Lance Armstrong is chasing an eighth Tour de France title and an elusive feat: persuading everyone he's clean. As Armstrong reunites with his close friend and Astana team director Johan Bruyneel, the man behind his yellow jerseys, he's also adding a new member to his support group. Anti-doping expert Don Catlin has been hired to test Armstrong anytime, anywhere — and to post the results online for the world to see. "I think it's the first time an athlete can actually be totally validated on the chance he's successful," Armstrong said Wednesday. "In my opinion, Don Catlin is beyond reproach." Armstrong revealed details of his comeback two weeks after saying he would end a three-year retirement. He'll ride for Astana and will compete in the Tour Down Under in Adelaide, Australia, in January. The setting was the Clinton Global Initiative, the annual meeting of former President Bill Clinton's foundation. Armstrong held a news conference to talk cycling after announcing a new worldwide campaign to fight cancer before an audience of political and corporate leaders. As he described his 2009 Tour plans, the 37-year-old Armstrong sometimes made it sound as though this was more a publicity move to raise awareness about the fight against cancer than a legitimate shot at winning an eighth title. "I think we're sure we'll have success with the movement, because we need it," he said in an interview with The Associated Press, "but I'm not sure I'll be the fastest cyclist in the world." ther." Astana was banned from this year's Tour because of past doping violations. But Pat McQuaid, the leader of cycling's governing body, said he believed the team would be allowed to return in 2009. Contador, who signed with Astana through 2010, won the Spanish Velta on Sunday. Combined with his 2008 Giro "I think it's the first time an athlete can actually be totally validated on the chance he's successful." LANCE ARMSTRONG Seven-time Tour de France winner Tour director Christian Prudhomme didn't respond to messages. The Amaury Group, which owns the company that organizes the Tour, has confirmed in writing to UCI that Astana is on its list of teams "that they say are guaranteed to ride to the Tour de France in 2009 and 2010," he told the AP. The makeup of the 2009 Astana team is unclear. Alberto Contador, the 2007 Tour de France champ, suggested in AS newspaper Tuesday that the two elite riders couldn't coexist on the same team. In a statement released by Astana on Wednesday, Contador was conciliatory but didn't commit to remaining on the team. "Right now people are looking to make up controversy, but honestly I have no ill will towards Lance," he said. "I identify with his passion for the sport. He has certainly been a role model for me and others throughout the world, and I imagine having him on Team Astana will only motivate me fur- d'Italia title he became just the fifth cyclist to win the three highest-regarded Tours. "I think there's room for all of us on that team," Armstrong said. Another Another Astana rjder, American Levi Leipheimer, is a former Armstrong teammate with U.S. Postal Service. "He will make everyone on the team better, and that is a good thing," Leipheimer said from the cycling world championships in Varese, Italy. Armstrong also hopes to improve the next generation of cyclists, starting an under-23 team that will include 18-year-old Taylor Phinney. Phinney, the son of 1984 Olympic medalists Connie Carpenter-Phinney and Davis Phinney, finished seventh at the Beijing Games in the individual pursuit. Axel Merckx, son of cycling great Eddy Merckx, will lead the development team. Armstrong is counting on Catlin to help cement his legacy. Catlin will be paid by Astana, but McQuaid had no problem with that. "I would have every faith that the results that he will find will be correct and transparent," McQuaid said in a telephone interview. "He wouldn't suffer fools, and he wouldn't be a man that would be involved in anything unethical or incorrect." Catlin oversaw testing for anabolic agents at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and ran the country's first anti-doping lab at UCLA for 25 years. He now hurls Anti-Doping Research, a nonprofit organization he founded to research performance-enhancing drugs, uncover new drugs being used illegally and develop tests to detect them. Armstrong said he didn't know what kinds of tests Catlin would use. Catlin did not immediately return messages and e-mails left by The Associated Press. Rudy's PIZZERI Voted Best Pizza in Lawrence Almost the Weekend! 2 Toppings 2 Drinks 16" Pizza Thursday special FREE DELIVERY! 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His schedule in the months leading up to the Tour will be influenced by the campaign to expand his Kazakhstan-based team for free the first year and has signed up to take part in five races. Armstrong wouldn't rule out competing beyond 2009, but for now that's all he's committed to. "This will not look like any other Tour de France preparation," he said. "The fact that we're starting the season down under in Australia, looking to events in South Africa, looking to do training camps in South America — this won't resemble any of the other seven victories, which is slightly scary. "But I think you have the need and the void in these societies that it helps when you go." curves.com KANSAS volleyball'08 Kansas vs. #3 Texas Saturday, Sept. 27 7:00 PM Memo Board Giveaway Kansas vs. #17 KSU Wednesday, Oct. 1 7:00 PM KANSAS volleyball'08 KANSAS volleyball'08 18 KU 800-34-HAWKS kuathletics.com Students Free with KU ID 6B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY GANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 CROSS COUNTRY Junior transfer gets fresh start at Kansas Shirlen finds quick chemistry with coaches, teammates BY JASON BAKER jbaker@kansan.com Isaiah Shirlen was nervous when the Bob Timmons Classic rolled around last month, but it wasn't just because it was his first race of the year. The junior transfer hadn't run in a meet in nearly a year. "It was definitely getting the cob-webs out," Shiren said. 2008 has been a year of ups and downs so far for the North Carolina native after leaving one school and starting fresh at another. Shirlen, who is originally from Old Fort, N.C., started his cross country career at the University "I think you need to go through low times in order to appreciate the high times." of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2006. Shirlen said he was surprised that he was recruited by the 49ers. "It was one of the smallest schools," he said. Shirlen looked at other schools such as American University and the University North Carolina at Chapel Hill, but said the UNC-Charlotte coach's sales pitch was what got him to commit. "He drove all the way to my house and made a home visit," Shirlen said. "He had dinner with my family and sold himself pretty well." was at Winthrop University at the Winthrop Invitational, where he placed 14th overall. Two weeks after Winthrop, Shirlen ran his fastest time vet at "It was a pretty crazy experience," he said. "I never did an 8K before. I was pretty happy finishing fifth or sixth on the team, I was pumped because I got to travel with the team for the rest of the year. I was feeling good about the season at that point." ISAIAH SHIRLEN Junior cross country runner Another reason he chose UNC- Charlotte was his previous competition in high school. Shirlen said that some of his competitors in high school were attending the university. "Our incoming class when I was a freshman was easily the best recruiting class of the state," he said. Although the first race was the Cross Country Relay Championship in Charlotte N.C., Shirlen said that he felt like his first true race George Mason when he broke 28 minutes in an 8K. Shirlen said he wasn't expecting to make that accomplishment but it got him excited going into Pre-Nationals that year "This little freshman from small-town North Carolina looking over seeing all the big dogs, it was an experience." Shirlen said about his mindset going into the meet. "I don't know what happened at that race, but it wasn't a good race for us." The 49ers finished 32nd out of 36 teams and Shirlen finished 238th overall. Kansas finished in sixth place. Shirlen said he remembered watching Kansas warm up and cool down, and his mind wandered to the Jayhawks. "All the guys were making fun of me when I said that, because it's North Carolina," he said. Shirlen's last race of the season was at the Atlantic 10 Championship where the team finished in fifth place overall. He pressed on with track and field season the following semester. It didn't go well. "I averaged 85 miles a week for a few months, which was a lot for a freshman," he said. "But the workouts didn't suit me at all. A month into the track season, my legs were done." Shirlen said the workouts were one of the reasons he wanted to leave. During the winter months, Shirlen put all he had into grueling training sessions. "We were doing things that didn't make sense at all," he said. "We were doing workouts in January that we should've been doing in April and vice versa." After he got through his freshman year of track and before going into the next cross country season, Shirlen had a talk with his parents. "I said I'm gonna give until the end of the cross country season, and if it's not better then I'm leaving and ask for my release," he said about the conversation. Within a month of the next season, Shirlen realized that it wasn't going to work. He said that his parents were supportive of his decision to leave because they saw how unhappy he was. He told two teammates he was close to, and they supported him leaving. "A lot of the team was divided. Most guys weren't getting along. Only two knew beforehand and were 100 percent behind me." Junior cross country runner Isaiah Shirlen don's the crimson and blue at the Kansas track on Wednesday. He transferred to the University after running for the University of North Carolina. Tvler Wauch/KANSAN KU CROSS COUNTRY at other schools, which included Appalachian State and the University of Georgia, but it was his friend Ryan Van Hoy, who was privately coaching him at the time, who told him about the University of Kansas. Shirlen members going into the Shirlen remembers being a Jayhawk basketball fan since he was in the fourth grade, and during this past March Madness recalls being the only one of his friends cheering for Kansas. Three days after Kansas' victory, he called Assistant Coach Doug Clark. He visited the University in January and moved to Lawrence in August. "He said I'm throwing this out there. You need to look at Kansas'." And I was like "How did I not think of that. I love Kansas," Shirlen said. Shirlen said being around Coach Clark was a complete 180. "Coach Clark knows his stuff. He's coached some really good guys," he said. Shirlen talked about how much coach Clark cared when he got injured on a run. "He's a really solid dedicated guy coming from a situation where it wasn't going very well at all." Shirlen didn't tell the team all at once. He said that a few of them still won't talk to him to this day. During the August and September months, Shiren looked "I gave him valid reasons why I shouldn't be there an hour and a half of going back and forth he was like 'fine, clean out your locker'" coach's office asking for his release and him laughing at him and telling him no. DOUG CLARK Assistant cross country coach He went back and got the van and talked to me the entire way back," he said. "Then he called again later that day to make sure I was doing okay. He's concerned and he takes care of his Coach Clark admires Shirlen's dedication. Clark said that with the young team they have, Shirlen and fellow transfer Brock Ternes' experience "He's a really solid, dedicated guy coming from a situation where it wasn't going very well at all." Clark said. "He's kind of like a born-again athlete looking for a fresh start. He's enthusiastic, trains hard and really happy to be here." would be beneficial. Shirlen said that he loved the chemistry the team had. "I love the fact that we run every single run as a team together," he said. "My old school, you just show up to the track to warm up and stretch and groups would go their separate ways. No more than three guys would run in the same group. Here we all out there joking and running around making fun of each other — we hang outside of practice, which is pretty awesome." Looking back on his situation, Shirlen says he doesn't regret it at all. "I definitely would not be here not going there. It wasn't a horrible time there. The friends I had there are some of my best friends I have now," he said. "As far as running, there were a few high times. It showed me how low things can go. I think you need to go through low times in order to appreciate the high times." Shirlen has three years of eligibility remainingand plans to make the most out of cross country and track. Although he's adjusting well to the Midwest, he said he's missing something from the South: sweet tea. "If you check the media guide it's the one thing I can't live without," he said. "I have to go to Jefferson's to get some, but I'm OK with that." — Edited by Scott R. Toland 2008 TOP HILL VOTE FOR THE BEST Each year, The University Daily Kansan surveys students to get their opinion on the best businesses in Lawrence. To vote for your favorite business in each category, fill out this ballot with your favorite business in each category by NO LATER THAN October 13th. Turn the ballot into Rm. 119 Stauffer-Flint and automatically be entered to win a FRAMED 2008 National Championship Kansan Front Page and Championship T-shirt. 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KCBEERFEST.COM SEPTEMBER 27 @ KC POWER & LIGHT OCTOBER 18 @ THE LEGENDS KC BEERFEST ZIMMER WATERHAM CABLE Home City RED MIY 933 a20 TRIVIN OPENING LEGENDS Pitch Lake of the Air CASINO RED Mix 93.3 Isle of Capri Casino --- SEPTEMBER 25,2008 life. and how to have one. REALITY BITES College life might not be what you had expected DUDE, WHERE'S MY PILL? Male contraceptives are changing the way couples look at birth control BRIDGE TO THE PAST A writer's mission to learn his grandfather's untold history September 25, 2008 Volume 6, Issue 6 health 4-5 | notice 6-9 contact 12-13 manual 13-14 play 15-16 reviews 17-18 speak 19 1 leg warmers not required battling a feminine stereotype, KU Fit challenges men to keep up in their classes 4 show me the money what to do with your dough to stretch it further than one pizza crashing college oh, snap! you're here. now what? Jayplay takes a look at college myths and misconceptions that can have even the most prepared trippin' all over themselves. 0 Your mind isn't the only thing that needs exercise. 10 STUDENT MEMBERSHIP $99* PER SEMESTER Curves YOUR CURVES WILL AMAZE YOU. curves.com 2 September 25,2008 CALENDAR thursday, sept. 25 Film: The Incredible Hulk. Kansas Union, Woodruff Auditorium, 8 p.m. all ages, $2, www.suaevents.com. Xavier Rudd. The Voodoo Lounge, 8 p.m., 21+, $20-$35, www.xvourld.com New Lost Souls. The Brick, 10 p.m., 21+, $5-$7. The Spook Lights/ Weird Wounds/ Shearing Pinx. The Jackpot, 10 p.m., 18+, $5-$7, www.myspace.com/ thespooklights. Undercover. The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+,$3. Chrome/Hellos Creed/ Restless Breed/ Medicine Theory. The Record Bar, 10 p.m., 21+, $- $10, www.hellos.com. Another Holiday/ Cowboy Indian Bear. The Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+,$-$3, www.myspace.com/ another/lunette. friday, sept. 26 **Stars/Bell X1.** The Granada, 7 p.m., all ages, $15, my.wspy.com/stars. Maroon 5/Counting Crows/Augustana. Starlight Theatre, 7:30 p.m., all ages, $36.50-$151.50. KC Rock and Metal Wars, The Beaumont Club. 8 p.m., all ages, $8. Film: The Incredible Hulk. Kansas Union, Woodruff Auditorium, 8 p.m., all ages, $2, www.suaevents.com. Jim Gaffigan. Midland Theater, 8 p.m., and 10:30 p.m., all ages. $42.50, www.jimgaffigan.com. Master Slash Slave. Eighth Street Tap Room. 10 p.m. $2, +$3. www. masterslashslave.com. Yuca Roots. The Jackpot, 10 p.m., 18+, $7-$9. Guilty Pleazures. The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+, $4. Children of Bodom/ Between the Buried and Me/Black Dahlia Murder. The Beaumont Club, 6 p.m., all ages, $20-$23, www.cobhc.com. saturday,sept.27 Approach Pomeroy. The Granda, 8 p/m., 18+. FREE-$10. www.pomeroymusic.com. Film: The Incredible Hulk. Kansas Union, Wooldruff Auditorium 8 p.m. all ages, $2. www.sugevents.com SUA Carnival. Student Recreation Fitness Center parking lot, 8 p.m., all ages, FREE, www.suaevents.com. Killola/The Action Design/The Akanes/ Chocolate for the Woodwork. The Jackpot, 10 p.m., 18+; $4-$6, www. myspace.com/killola Roman Numerals/ Run Run Run. The Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+,$3, www mypace.com/roman numerals/ Roman Numerals/ SUNU/ The Brody Buster Band. B Replay Lounge, 6 p.m., all ages,$3,www.myspace.com/ brodyband.band. sunday, sept. 28 J.J. Grey and Mofro/ The North Mississippi Alistars Hill Country Revue. The Granada, 8 p.m. all ages. $16, www.mofronet.net. Lindsey Buckingham. Midland Theater, 8 p.m. all ages, $46-$61.50. monday, sept.29 Horse the Band/Heavy Heavy Low Low/ So Many Dynamos/ ThunderEagle. The jackpot 8 p.m., all ages, $10-$11, www.horsetheband.com. Ani Difranco. Liberty Hall, 8 p.m., all ages. $29.50-$35. www.righteousbabe.com. Beck. Uptown Theater, 8 p.m., all ages, $37.50. Carrie Underwood. Kansas Expocentre, 7:30 p.m. all ages, $35-$55. tuesday,sept.30 Dead Confederate/ Catfish Haven. The Granada,8 p.m., all ages, $8, wwwmyspace.com/ deadconfederate.com. Santogold/Mates of State/Trouble Andrew/Low vs Diamond. Liberty Hall, 8 p.m., all ages, $20, wwwmspace.com/santogold. wednesday, oct. 1 Tina Turner. Sprint Center, 7:30 p.m., all ages, $59.50-$150. ZZ Top. Midland Theater, 8 p.m., all ages, $37.50-$52. Sunset Rubdown. The Jackpot, 9 p.m., 18+, $8, www.sunsetrubdown.net. Pride Night. The Granada, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., 18+, $5. venues The Beaumont Club The Binghamton 4050 Pennsylvania St. Kansas City, M. (816) 561-2560 Midland Theater The Record Bar 1228 Main St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 471-9703 1020 Westport Rd. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 753-5207 Starlight Theatre 4600 Starlight Rd. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 363-7827 Uptown Theater 3700 Broadway St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 753-8665 The Voodoo Lounge One Riverboat Drive Kansas City, Mo. (816) 472-7777 WILLIAM S. editor's note Both of my grandfathers are excellent storytellers. "Grangran," my mom's father, has a wicked sense of humor and can make me laugh until tears roll down my face. Some of his accounts of his childhood are so good I ask to hear them every time I see him. My grandfather Roe has always seemed to tell just the right story at the right time. His stories still help me make decisions and put things in perspective. As they share their past with me, I often struggle to imagine them as the young men in their stories. Although I always enjoy hearing their tales, I am guilty of times when I think I'm too busy to listen. I have a lot to do. I sighily to myself and hope for a pared-down version. Until this past year, I never realized how invaluable these stories were. In November, my grandpa Roe had a stroke. The man who had once captivated me with memories from his past while we rode in the pickup together was silenced. His mind remained sharp, but the stroke took away his ability to speak. The stories bottled up inside him had no way to be told. I would give anything to rewind time, hear his stories again and ask questions I never had the opportunity to ask. Check out Derek's story on page 19 about how he took the time to discover his grandfather's fascinating past. Maybe it will inspire you go visit your grandparents during fall break. Maybe they too have amazing stories to tell, but they've been waiting to be asked. Take a pen and some paper. Take a tape recorder. Ask lots of questions. Enjoy the opportunity to learn more about your own history. As author Willa Cather said, "In the course of 20 crowded years one parts with many illusions. I did not wish to lose the early ones. Some memories are realities, and are better than anything that can ever happen to one again." - Sasha Roe, associate editor jayplayers Editor Megan Hirt Associate editor Sasha Roe Photo editor Jon Goering Designers Drew Bergman, Peter Soto, Becky Sullivan Contact Carly Halvorson, Matt Hirschfeld Health Asher Fusco, Susan Melgren, Reale Roth Manual Heather Melanson, Ariel Tilson **Notice** Matt Bechtold, Nina Libby, Sean Rosner Play Brianne Pfannenstiel, Derek Zarda Contributors Mark Arehart Clayton Ashley, Darron Carswell, Francesca Chambers, Matthew Crooks, Miller Davis, Chris Horn, Mia Iverson, Amber Jackson, Danny Nordstrom, Meghan Nuckels, Abby Olcese, Amanda Sorell, Elise Stawarz Creative consultant Carol Holstead Contact us jayplay08@gmail.com Jayplay The University Daily Kansan 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 864-4810 UGG AUSTRALIA SPERRY TOP SIDERS REEF "No Place to surf... One Kick-Ass Surf Shop" LACOSTE BILLABONG SANUK TEVA SHARK'S SURF SHOP www.sharkssurf.com ADIDAS VOLCOM VONZIPPER TANNINGBEDS 813 mass·785-841-8289 SPYOPTIC RAY-BAN VANS SIMPLE RAINBOW September 25,2008 3 HEALTH BIGGEST PARTY IN LAWRENCE Friday @ 9 18 to dance 21 to drink $3 BACARDIS $2 JAGER BOMBS SON VENEZUELA WITH DJ JALAPENO Saturday @ 9 ABE & JAKE'S 8 EAST SIXTH STREET • LAWRENCE, KS LANDING 841-5855 • ABEJAKES.COM You might want to think twice the next time you bend down to give Fido a big smooth. THAT'S DISGUSTING Pets can also transmit a parasite known as Giardia to humans by going to the bathroom in water, say in a stream. Then, if a human ingests that water they get really sick and suffer some nasty symptoms like throwing up and diarrhea. Kayse Aschenbrenner, operations manager at the Lawrence Humane Society, says pets can transmit infections like hookworm, ringworm and scabies to their loving owners. kissing your pet Ringworm isn't actually a worm, but looks like a worm and a ring on the skin. Roundworms can also be transmitted from dogs to humans. If roundworm eggs are ingested by humans they can go into the eyes and into the brain. Aschenbrenner says the staff members at the Lawrence Humane Society rarely get infected by the animals there. The most common affliction the workers catch is ringworm, because it is airborne. —Realle Roth Philip Tierno, associate professor of microbiology at the New York University School of Medicine, says that every night, we shed one and a half million clusters of skin cells per hour. Multiply that by seven or eight hours, and you'll find yourself waking up in 12 million particles of your own body. dirty sheets Whether they're too lazy, too cheap or too forgetful, most college students don't wash their sheets regularly. But fail to wash your sheets enough, and your sweet sanctuary of sleep could turn into a haven for germs, filth and microscopic creatures. Aschenbrenner says to regularly take your pets to the vet to help prevent the spread of diseases. She also says to keep an eye on your pet and watch for signs like throwing up or blood in their feces, which are indications of parasite infections. Also watch their skin for scabs, flakiness and hair loss, which could indicate ringworm. As always, washing your hands often will help prevent catching an infection. And your body's discarded particles make a delicious meal for dust mites. These tiny creatures crawl into bedding and eat dead skin. They leave behind feces, and when they die, they leave their bodies, too. Although getting serious infections from your pet is fairly rare, it never hurts to take precaution. Photo illustration by Ryan McGeeney Skin cells aren't the only thing you're leaving behind each morning. Tierno Tierno says to wash your sheets every seven days—yes, once a week—in hot water (150° to 160° F) and to dry them in a hot cycle. This ensures you're killing any living creatures that might be lurking in the folds of your sheets. says our beds are full of bodily fluids. Sweat, tears, saliva and snot can seep into your sheets. Our beds also hold traces of urine, feces and other bodily discharge. The dust and debris accumulate over time. Tiero says that at the end of five years, dust mites make up 10 percent of your pillow, and after 10 years, your mattress doubles in weight from the debris. So sleep tight. And don't let any bed bugs bite. —Susan Melgren Photo illustration by Becky Sullivan termo 4 September 25,2008 HEALTH Working out the kinks KU Fit works to do away with men's group-fitness phobia By Asher Fusco afusco@kansan.com It's an average Wednesday evening at the Student Recreation Fitness Center. Students wait in line to use squat racks, trade off sets at bench press stations and mill about the weight room in search of unclaimed dumbbells. There's plenty of space, however, in the room next door. Melanie Kurz, Leavenworth junior, is leading a group fitness class called "Just Lift," a resistance training-based session that targets the same muscle groups many of the students in the overcrowded free-weight area are trying to work out. KU Fit includes more than 40 classes featuring cardio, strength and flexibility exercises. The classes are taught by certified fitness instructors and are available throughout the day. Wednesday evening's class is well-attended, as most KU Fit workouts are, but one thing sticks out about the group's demographics: The female-to-male ratio is 12-to-1. That figure is in line with a KU Recreation Services' estimate that males account for just 6 to 10 percent of KU Fit participants. While male activity in group fitness has picked up in recent semesters, men still aren't flocking to the sessions in droves. "A lot of it has to do with guys only wanting to work their upper body with heavy weight," Kurz says. "They feel like they need to use more weight and fewer repetitions, whereas most of our classes focus on doing a lot of repetitions." "Just Lift" is a 50-minute class divided into four-minute sections that focus on each major muscle group. Each exercise is performed at three different speeds during the four-minute block. Kurz says the continuous motion can help improve cardiovascular fitness along with muscular endurance. In The Encyclopedia of Muscle and Strength, author Jim Stoppani recommends extended repetition training because it can increase blood flow to the muscles and help release growth hormones. No matter the benefits of fitness classes, male students don't tend to be overly interested. "Getting together in a group to work out—it's not for me," says Andrew Geha, Overland Park sophomore. "I don't know why, but I think it's just viewed as more of a feminine thing. It might just be in the media or on TV, but it seems negative." Geha's take on communal fitness seems common among college-aged males,but KU Fit is hard at work trying to make men aware of the exercise options available outside of the weight room. Kurz says that since she began teaching group fitness at the University three years ago, she has seen a steady increase in male participation. KU Recreation Services Fitness Coordinator Amber Long has taken steps to transform and improve classes at the University by tailoring them to a wider audience." "We're always working on participation levels, and the diversification of our schedule has helped a lot," Long says. "I don't know what the whole stigma has been with group fitness, but we're hoping to debunk it, so we've pleased we've seen an increase in popularity." Yoga and Pilates classes are the most popular among males because of the new mainstream appeal of the "yoga lifestyle," Kurz says. She suggests attending "Completely Core" to find new ideas for abdominal workouts, and "BOSU n' Glide" for men seeking a first foray into group fitness. As proof that there's something for every man, Kurz says she has even noticed a few dedicated guys making repeat visits to her "Cardio Dance Party" class. Overcoming the masculine mindset As a bead of sweat worked its way down my forehead to the tip of my nose, I tried to will it back into my pores. "You've got to be kidding me," I thought, rolling my eyes and tightening my jaw in frustration. Fifteen minutes into my first group fitness experience—KU Fits "Just Lift"—I was sweating. I'd fallen into the trap set by my own self-image: Bench presses, bicep curls and squats were the exercises for me. Working out was about bulging, not sweating—getting stronger not feeling weak. After four minutes of legs, four minutes of shoulders, four minutes of chest, I felt good. Then came the curls. And a major hit to my hubis. Halfway through the four-minute rotation of slow, moderate and fast reps, my upper arms felt as if they'd caught fire. I fought my way through the rest of the routine with drops of sweat falling from my chin to the floor it took a bit of ego adjustment, but I ended up enjoying my hour of exercise away from the weight room. Guy-oriented group fitness Some of KU Fit's most male-friendly classes Just Lift—Strength training using weighted barbells, focused on a variety of muscle groups. Just Lift is offered eight times a week. Monday through Saturday. Yoga/Pilates—Improves posture, flexibility and strength with stretching and breathing. Completely Core—twenty minutes of abdominal and back workouts. Completely Core meets four times a week Tuesday through Thursday. A variety of 14Yoga and Pilates classes is offered, with at least one meeting every day of the week. KU Fit passes cost $50 for an entire semester. $25 for a half-semester (through fall break), or $3 for a single class. Students can purchase passes in the administrative office at the Student Recreation Fitness Center. Visit www.recreation.ku.edu for more information on purchasing KU Fit passes, and for a complete schedule of KU Fit classes. Photo by Alex Bonham-Carr Although KU Fit offers 40 diverse classes, the program has had difficulty attracting men. Only 6 to 10 percent of KU Fit's participants are male. New clases, such as "Just Fit," have been designed with men in mind. September 25, 200 5 NOTICE Balancing the burden of birth control A new contraceptive pill could soon give men the opportunity to take greater responsibility By Matt Bechtold mbechtold@kansan.com Right here at the University of Kansas, researchers are working to provide another option when it comes to contraceptives. Listen up, fellas. This one's for you. In the 1960s, a revolutionary new pill came onto the market and changed the way the world—and especially women—thought about sex. It has liberated millions of women over the years, putting the power to decide when, or if, they would have children squarely in their hands. The same option could soon be a possibility for men. Conception control DIEGO GARCIA Joseph Tash, Gustavo Blanco, William H. Kinsey and Leslie Heckert make up the core unit currently working on this project at KU Medical Center. The project's original leader at the University of Kansas, Gunda Georg, has since become head of the department of medicinal chemistry at the University of Minnesota, where her new position has brought extensive new resources to the project. Tash is quick to point out that this is not a typical birth control pill. Unlike chemical birth control options for women that use hormones to trick the body into ceasing ovulation or make it more difficult for sperm to reach the egg, the male pill takes a completely different approach. This chemical compound directly targets the creation of sperm cells, and this targeted approach greatly reduces the chance of side effects. Tash also says there was also no discernible change in the sex drive of the test animals. The latest, most-effective version of this compound is called H2-gamendazole. By effectively reducing the sperm count to zero, the drug reduces the chance of conception to zero. Rather than making it difficult for sperm to reach the egg, it simply takes sperm out of the equation. Everything else functions normally, Tash says. Semen is still produced, but without the sperm cells necessary to fertilize an egg. Nearly $20 million in grant money from the National Institute of Health has helped fund the monumental task of taking a new drug from concept to the medicine cabinet. If this drug continues to proceed through tests without showing side effects or failures, it could be available for purchase in five to seven years. Tash warns, however, that the timeline for any drug's development is very unpredictable. "For the average woman meeting a man, do you really want to hear,'Don't worry, I'm on the pill'?" Are we ready? —Shirley Hill, sociology professor Apart from abstinence, condoms and surgical sterilization are the only two ways a man can prevent pregnancy on his own. A male contraceptive pill would be welcomed by many men who find condoms an Although a male contraceptive pill allows men to take a more active role in birth control, couples will still need to have strong trust and communication in order to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. uncomfortable,inconvenient or even a risky solution. They're still essential in preventing sexually transmitted diseases, but using condoms can get old pretty quickly in a monogamous, committed relationship known to be free of sexually transmitted infections. Photo illustration by Jessica Sain-Baird And because this pill would allow fertility to return in a "I think there will certainly be men who have a vested interest in not having children and would like to control that more than short amount of time by simply ceasing to take it, it's a great alternative to vasectomies—something most men don't like to think about, and very few men seriously consider until after they've fathered all the children they want. With a male contraceptive pill possibly becoming available in as few as five years, the question of whether men, women and society as a whole will be ready to embrace it is coming to the forefront. Shirley Hill, professor of sociology, says she thinks most men won't be ready to use something like this within the next five to seven years. they're able to today, so I think for some segment of the male population, it might be a very appealing thing." Hill says. "But I think that a lot of other issues that surround the whole area of sexuality will make it more difficult for men to get on the bandwagon." Hill says because females would still carry the bulk of the responsibility of pregnancy, childbirth and raising children, a women would need to be in a relationship in which she could trust that her partner was responsible enough to remember to take the pill. Another question remaining is how women will view this new chapter in the sexual revolution. Will they want to share this responsibility, or will they even accept it as something men should consider? 6 September 25, 2008 NOTICE "There is something to be said for being the person that has that control," Hill says. "I think there will be some women who are willing to share that control with men, but it takes a very trusting relationship, especially for the person who will bear the brunt of the responsibility if the product fails." Hill says there would be a difference between long-term relationships and casual relationships, but, she adds, "For the average woman meeting a man, do you really want to hear, 'Don't worry, I'm on the pill'?" For society as a whole, shifting the burden of birth control onto the man's shoulders might be met with some resistance. "There will be a lot of psychological barriers to overcome," Hill says, "With the whole masculinity issue, you hear people say something like, 'He's shooting blanks,' and it's probably in a derogatory way. So even if you're doing it on purpose, there's still a stigma attached to that." Hill says she thinks five to seven years is still too soon for this innovation to be accepted by most people. Uncharted territory First reactions to this new concept are typically cautious. "I think that would be a possibility. something I may want to take," says Matt Hainje, Leawood freshman."But there are many other things to consider. If there were bad side effects, condoms are always an easy way without side effects." Other men, however, found it to be an appealing proposition. "It would be something that would probably help everyone sleep better at night," says Jordan Smith, Wichita freshman. "It would be another precaution to take, and if it's safe and works, then it would be a great thing." So what would it take for most men to be convinced that taking control of their own fertility is a good thing, and not just something for women to manage? "It would be a really big project, because it's at the societal level of rethinking how we define manhood and masculinity." Hill says. "I think there's a masculinity crisis already with men being displaced from the bread-winner role and something like this could even add to that. We're in the process of reassigning gender stereotypes, but that's something that will take a long time." Austin Nye, McKinley, Ill., freshman, says she thinks a male contraceptive pill would be a step in the right direction."I don't think it's just a girl's responsibility to be safe," she says. WESCOEWIT Girl I! I'm borrowing your tube top dress this weekend. Girl 2: Okay. **Guy:** Hi, if you have another tube top dress, I'm borrowing it, too. We should all be tube top whores. Guy 1: Jennifer Lopez is coming to our party this weekend. Guy 2: Legit. Girl 1: Did you order our new shirt? Girl 2: Yeah. Girl 1: Isn't it so pretty it's ugly? Girl I: Why aren't you going home for fall break? Girl 2: Part of it's because I don't have any money for gas. Part of it's because my family hates me. Girl 1: What are you doing for the rest of the afternoon? Girl 2: Stalking people. Guy: I want to contact Bernie Mac with my Ouija board this weekend. Girl: You smell of sex and candy. Girl: I don't care what the circumstances are.A threesome is never a good idea. **Guy I**: (Looking at a Sex on the Hill) This is like softcore porn. Guy 2: I know.I'm definitely saving it for a rainy day. Girl 1: He is not cute. Girl 2: He looks like an octopus. Or a spider. Girl 3: Ew, I have the biggest arachnophobia. Don't say that. **Girl 1:** My head is like a sponge. It soaks up everything. **Girl 2:** Yeah, my head is like a rock. Guy: George Foreman has seven sons, and they're all named George Foreman. Professor: (looking at blurry projector) Whoa! Is this thing drunk? Well, I guess it is Thursday. —Sean Rosner The Place to be on Sunday Mornings Sunday Brunch Every Sunday 10:30am - 2pm BUTTER We offer 15 items including: Omelette Bar Carving Station Made to Order Waffles Assorted Desserts Prime Rib Carving Eggs Benedict Station Fresh Fish Different Quiche each week Pasta Feature ALL YOU CAN EAT TEN $3 off with current KUID (Cardholder only, Originally $15.95) Complimentary Mimosa with Brunch [the jayhawker] THE ELDRIDGE TEN great mariners food E 701 Massachusetts·749-5011·eldridgehotel.com September 25,2008 7 NOTICE Transatlantic CITY By Chris Horn chorn@kansan.com Soirée Style During my four weeks in France, I have encountered a number of natives who attempted to pull off a rather stateside look when they went out on the town. And let's just say I was a bit disappointed. But for the vast majority of French youth, bland button-downs and cleavage-bearing blouses, don't make the cut if you want to look à la mode at night. The beauty of an authentic French going-out outfit is that, for the most part, the ensemble is androgynous. That's not to say that each sex should borrow one another's clothes. Rather, the basics for each piece work equally well for both guys and girls. To add a little European flair to your next bar crawl, gather up the following essential items. Flashy T-shirt: Make sure it's the right size, bright-colored and has a crew-neck. Focus on something unconventional. Instead of going for navy and solid, perhaps choose purple and striped. Patterned long-sleeve: You should wear a shirt with a low-cut neck to show a little of the T-shirt, so search for a cardigan, button-up blouse or V-neck. This is your chance to get a little wild, so look for a piece that has an ornate design or a rockin' color. Accessories: There is a plethora of accessory options for going out, but two of them are definite necessities for this look. Try to find a lightweight scarf or a funky hat to top off the look, and make sure whatever you choose stays within your color palette. Straight-leg jean: A pair of straight-leg jeans is fashion-forward and a definite way to slim up most any body type. High-top shoes: Get a pair of old-style, high-top Converse or some flashy 80s retro Nikes and scrunch the bottom of your jeans in the tops. This might sound silly, but this trend will hit the States soon, so go ahead and get a jump on it. If France's soirée style doesn't mesh with your own image, achieving a similar ensemble with a more American look is quite simple. Consider a light-colored polo topped off with a structured collared shirt in a traditional pattern such as plaid or basic stripes. As for bottoms, guys should sport khakis and a neutral pair of boat shoes, while girls can dress in dark denim and rock out a pair of ankle boots. For added flair, complete the look with a skinny tie (guys) or vintage jewelry (girls). d a n. 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Gryson has incorporated Native American-themed handbags into her fall 2008 collection, which has been featured in recent issues of Vogue, InStyle and Elle. and Native couture often includes feathers and fringe and appears in the form of richly decorated belts, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, headbands, jackets and moccasins. A thick wallet is not required to pull off this fashion trend. Students can buy moissasins from $50 to $75 at Third Planet, 846 Massachusetts St., and handcrafted earrings made with a mix of pheasant, rooster and peacock feathers are available for $28 at Urban Outfitters, 1013 Massachusetts St. Bonneie Croisant, Humboldt senior and sales associate at Urban Outfitters, says feathered earrings and beaded headbands are great items to have this fall. "We've been selling a number of dresses, sweaters, shirts and accessories with Native American motifs," Croisant says. "This trend is a hit." —Nina Libby Freeloader Solar Charger With fall break quickly approaching and warm weather fading away, some students will use these next couple weekends to fit in one last campout with friends. But what happens when you're in the middle of nowhere and your cell phone goes dead? Well, if you have a Freeloader Solar Charger from Solar Technology, you've got nothing to worry about. The pocket-sized battery charger uses solar cells to create energy to power cell phones, digital cameras and many other electronic devices. The Freeloader can power an iPod for 18 hours, a cell phone for 44 hours and a PDA for 22 hours. It can fully charge a device in as few as eight hours, though cloud cover and the position of the sun can increase that time to as many as 16 hours. Sarah Chard,public relations representative for Solar Technology,says although the solar cells do degrade over time,they still give more than 90 percent of their original power output after 15 years. She says Solar Technology developed the product to give customers more convenient energy access,as well as an environmentally friendly way to power their electronic devices. Free ... Loader NO TABLET DOLLAR ENERGY The Freeload- er is available on Amazon.com for about $70. For more information, visit www.stuffunction.com. —Sean Rosner Photos courtesy of Solar-Technology 8 September 25,2008 NOTICE Question & Answer with Amy Millan of Stars Following the recent release of the EP Sad Robots, indie group Stars is touring the country and will make a stop in Lawrence tomorrow night at the Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St. With eclectic instrumentation and dual vocalists, Stars have a knack for creating beautiful and catchy music. Singer Amy Millan recently took time to chat with Jayplay. Q: What do you do before you leave home to help you prepare for the road? A: The pharmacy is the most important trip you'll make pre-tour. You set yourself up with a new toothbrush, maybe some nice lavender oil so your bunk doesn't smell like it's been slept in by some 60-year-old punk rock dude. O: Do you notice a difference between crowds in the United States and crowds in other countries? A: There are more Japanese people when we play in Japan. But generally we have quite a range of fans, and that seems to translate through most countries. You go from the teenager all the way to 50-year-olds. We cover a lot of ground age wise. Q: The title track on the new Stars EP is in French. Have you guys done that before, and will you be doing it more in the future? A: This would be our debut French song. I think that I just used up my entire French vocabulary in the one song, so I'll have to go back to school if I want to continue my ability to sing more songs in French. Q: What's the writing process like for Stars? A:The basis of all songs begin with Evan Cranley, Chris Seligman and Patrick McGee. They write the music. Either Torquil or I will come in and write the lyrics and try to form and structure the song from there. Q: You guys seem like a very intimate group on stage. A: What brings us together is the fact that we're always together. From the first moment that I walked into a space with Stars, they felt like family. With all that family brings the beauty and the pain, the arguments and the laughter. If it seems SCHLOMME Amy Milan will be rockin' out at the Granada Friday night with her band Stars. that our chemistry is such, it's because we've been through a lot together; some of it great and some of it not so great. O: You lived in Los Angeles for a while. How was living there different from living in your hometown of Toronto? A: In LA, there's kind of a feeling that people are always looking over their shoulders for somebody famous to walk in, and then Screech from Saved by the Bell walks in. So that got a bit depressing for me. Some people love it. I have really great friends who live there and enjoy it. I'm not a car person. I like to walk the streets. I like to see the houses and neighborhoods, and I didn't have that feeling there. Everybody drives, and it just wasn't really for me. Q: What do you like to do when you're not on tour? A: Ride my bicycle. I love my bicycle. Q: Is there a story behind the title of the song "Bitches In Tokyo?" A. There's a very long story behind the title of that. It's full of intrigue and betrayal. But you just have to listen to the song. —Sean Rosner BROTHERS Est. 1967 BAR & GRILL 1105 Massachusetts St. Lawrence • 1105 Massachusetts St. Ultimate Fantasy Football WIN! Get Your Results Wednesdays Stat Party & Great Miller Lite Specials Every Wednesday! THE ULTIMATE LIGHT BEER Prizes Every Wednesday for the Best Stats! * during the season and promotion $2.00 MARTINI MENU 10 Fantastic Flavors! $1 Jäger Bombs & Bacardi Bombs $2 SO-CO Lime SHOTS $3 Mug Club! $1 Refills Fills Your Mug! 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Some myths about college seem to pass down from generation to generation. Here's a breakdown of some of the most popular. Myth: You don't have to go to in order to pass. This is technically but in practice it's false. There are many professors who don't consider attending a part of your grade. In fact, some don’t take attendance. However, regular attendance is important in order to pass. As regular, we don’t mean once every week so. Besides, you’re paying for these class Some myths about college seem passed down from generation to gen. Here's a breakdown of some of the popular. By Carly Halvorson chalvorson@kansan.com Movies and mainstream media love to portray college as a nonstop wild party where alcohol flows freely and sex comes easily. Even as early as the 70s, stereotypes about college life were popping up in films like National Lampoon's Animal House. Parties seemed to be the answer to every problem, and schoolwork was merely an afterthought. However, it's been about a month since the new school year started. About this time, reality sets in on many students: College isn't always like a movie scene. It doesn't quite live up to the expectations they had before the start of the school year. Suddenly, it isn't as easy as they thought to hook up, and skipping class "occasionally" will soon take its toll on grades. Annie Wade, Overland Park sophomore, was well aware of the University's reputation as a party school, yet knowing this didn't fully prepare her for what the University really turned out to be like. "I always knew there would be a lot of partying here, but I never realized it would be so intense," Wade says. Despite the thriving social scene, some students still feel alone on a campus this large. John Wade, licensed psychologist at the University's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), says many students expect to make a lot of friends instantly, when in reality they end up feeling isolated. Many students come to CAPS saying they feel lost, or like they have lost the identity they built in high school, Wade says. Wade adds that a simple way to remedy this loneliness is to join clubs. Social support is very important, and he credits joining clubs or other activities as a good way to feel like part of a group again. "Everyone says that when you get to college, no one cares what you look like or what you do," says Caitlin Bubna, Colony sophomore. "Yet there is still a big separation of the social groups. You're allowed to mingle between them now more than in high school, but they're still separated." And, despite popular assumption, it's not just first-year students who are surprised by what they find once they get to KU. Even though Liz Bobbitt, Leawood junior, already had some exposure to college life while attending a community college, she still had different expectations of a larger university. Bobbitt says her classmates at the community college studied hard on top of working full-time and supporting their families. "I thought that without those kinds of stressors, students here would be more dedicated to their classes." Bobbitt says. "Then, on my first day of class, I overheard two guys talking about what they were doing later, and one of them said he hoped to be wasted by 3 p.m." Perhaps one of the reasons why students seem to not take their studies as seriously as many anticipate is because they find their workload is lighter. Bobbitts homework is scarce,"But the tests are killer." Chris Phillips, founder of www.collegetips.com, saw that students across the board often sought advice about various aspects of college life. Phillips originally founded two Web sites dedicated to assisting college freshmen, but soon saw the need for a more generalized college resource. Drawing from his experiences and the advice he gave to his younger sister, Phillips set out to help prevent students from making any mistakes that could have a negative effect on their college careers. He says some of the things he wishes he had realized sooner are the importance of getting to know his professors and how difficult it is to raise a GPA. Despite the Web sites, brochures and books, no amount of good advice can prevent everyone from making any mistakes. After all, messing up is the one thing about college that stays true from fiction to reality. What really encourages the transition from young adult to full-on adulthood is how someone responds to that mistake. "I made some mistakes that set me back a bit, but I learned from them." Phillips says. "Somehow I was lucky enough to make enough good choices that helped make my college career the best it could be." MythBusters college-style the credit hour An in-state student who pays $29.25 per credit hour for a three credit class wastes almost $29 for each missed class if it meets twice a week. Out-of-state students lose about double that amount. Myth: College is a nonstop party. Another myth that can be both true and false. While there is a constant stream of parties every week (and even some during the week), college isn't intended to be a nonstop party Admittedly writing papers and studying for exams isn't the best option for a fun-filled Friday night, but they're a Myth: High school prepares you for college. Definitely false. Nothing against high school, but the differences between high school and college are vast. Even the first year of college can't fully prepare students for what's to come. Even the changes that take place during your college career involve a certain amount of adjustment Wade says. 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A 2004 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that men between the ages of 20 and 29 who said they ejaculated more than 21 times a month were 33 percent less likely to develop prostate cancer than men who ejaculated only three to seven times a month. When a man ejaculates he is not only releasing sperm from his body, but he is ex- LET US TACKLE YOUR LEGAL ISSUES LSS LEGAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS 312 Burge Union • 864,5665 • Jo Hardesty, Director Contributing to Student Success SENATE creting substances that could potentially cause cancer if left in the body for too long. This is why older men, who are less likely to be having sex than college students, are more likely to develop prostate cancer. So please, don't stop. Having sex with your girlfriend, that is. In addition, more health risks are related to having sex with multiple partners than with just one person. If you are having sex with only one person, you are at a lower risk of contracting a potentially fatal sexually transmitted infection, unless, of course, your partner has an STI. In that case, you are probably just as likely to contract an STI from him or her as you are from anyone else you would have a one-night stand with if you're using protection. Matt: I have good and bad news,but first I won't give you the STI talk. You're a big boy. I'll assume you wrap it before you tap it. Like Fran, I found a similar 1997 study by Queens University that tracked 1,000 men's sexual lives over the course of a decade. It found that men who enjoyed the highest frequency of orgasms lived twice as long as the other lagging men. Other benefits include improved sense of smell, better teeth, weight loss, reduced depression and better bladder control, among many others. So, do yourself a favor and take a breather; both for you and for your penis. Sometimes the benefits of a lot of sex don't outweigh not having a functional penis to enjoy the benefits. However, obstetrician and gynecologist George Winch, Jr. found that too much rough sex can damage penile tissue. If a guy has your number, saves you a seat every day in class,and it seems like he's into you but never calls, does that mean he's shy or what? —Helen, freshman Francesca: I hope you have Facebook stalked this guy and found out if he is single and straight already. That information alone could answer your question. Beyond that, I would unfortunately say that he sees you only as a friend. If he were really into you, he would invite you out or ask if you wanted to "study." I hate to be a downer, but there are guys in several of my classes who I am friendly with but in whom I have no romantic interest. And I get the feeling that they feel the same way about me, otherwise they would have made a move by now. And my disinterest in them has nothing to do with the level of attraction. One study buddy is very attractive—and smart too! There's just no spark between us. But there might be if we talked more on a personal level. We've just never had a conversation outside of class. On the other hand, why don't YOU invite HIM over? For all you know, he's sitting around asking his friends the same question. He may even be intimidated by your good looks and intelligence at first. Matt: Many studies have shown that men are more aggressive than women, such as one done by Linda Babcock, an economics professor at Carnegie Mellon University. She had 74 people play the word game Boggle and the people were told they would be paid anywhere from $3 to $10.After playing, each person was given $3 and asked if the sum was okay. Eight times more men than women asked for more money. The men asking for more money is like your friend asking you on a date. He's sticking with the $3, and just wanting to be friends. Three dollars is still better than zero, so don't let that deter you from taking the leap and asking him out yourself. Babcock does suggest that if women do take the initiative,go for a cooperative approach to ask him out to not seem to come on too strong. This can be a casual group date or party—something that he doesn't really need to commit to and by which you won't be too devastated if he stands you up. Find a balance, and he will come. Bitch and Moan should not be taken as a substitute for professional, expert advice. Send us your sex and relationship questions at bitchandmoan@kansan.com. 12 September 25,2008 CONTACT MANUAL five questions By Carly Halvorson Dennis Moore U.S. Congressman Sam Groth Overland Park junior Who would you want to play your love interest in the movie of your life? My wife Stephene, of course! Christopher Walken. He's my hero, and it would be the next best thing to being him. What should college students think about when going to vote? We should all be concerned about our national debt, which will be passed on to future generations if we don't start making the tough choices now, and about quality health care, the need for a comprehensive energy policy, access to a quality education. Voting is pointless. Do you have any fears or phobias? Nick Jordan in Congress? I don't like the dark. Anyone without that fear has a broken imagination. What is the best concert you have ever attended? I recently had an opportunity to perform with Carole King in an impromptu performance for my staff in my D.C. office. She's such an amazing and talented lady. The Flaming Lips. They put on an excellent show. What is one thing you want to change about yourself? I wish I knew how to play the piano. I want to change everything, but not anything specific. I just want to keep changing. I'd keep my handsome looks, though. Jessica Mortinger, Hays graduate student, is used to annoying junk mail. She's had to call, write and go online to reduce the amount of solicitations she receives. "If you don't contact them yourself, you can keep getting mailings every week," Mortinger says. If not prevented, unsolicited junk mail can swamp student mailboxes, especially those who live off-campus. Luckily, students have a variety of options to reduce unwanted mail. 1. Go online: For most online services, you simply have to register and then choose which catalogs or businesses are sending you the unwanted mail. Mortinger says she tried a few Web sites but found them to be counter-productive when they requested she print and mail a form. In case that happens to you, she suggests trying the direct approach. 2. Give 'em a call: Most catalogs and mailings have a 1-800 number to request they stop service. If the mail is sent to a previous resident, it's perfectly fine to notify the companies of the change in occupancy and even fill out a change of address form for that person. 3. Use your creativity and reuse: Gretchen Fleener, owner and creator of www.junkmailgems.com, uses her creativity to turn her junk mail into anything she wants, from jewelry to home decor, which she sells on her Web site and in stores across the globe. She says that once she got the original idea, she got a lot of help from "green" Web sites and message boards. "The internet is an entrepreneur's friend," Fleener says. 4. Last AUTHORITY PRAISED green it! Reduce and reuse your junk mail none of the above options are working for you, you can always recycle, but only as a last resort. Chris Brown, professor of environmental studies, says that just because you can recycle junk mail doesn't mean you should. Junk mail is often made with "virgin" paper and toxic ink and the energy it takes to recycle can tax the environment more than it's worth. Recycling is still better than trashing your junk mail, so if you must do it, you may want to remove your name and address from any mailings. Your best bet is to use as many of the options as possible to reduce the most. So go ahead and start calling, surfing and creating. —Ariel Tilson 2015 YARN BARN Before Beginning Classes Starting Soon! Pre-registration required. Get 20% off class yarns! Intermediate Classes as well. Stop by 930 Mass. St.or visit www. yarnbarn-ks.com for a schedule. Sign up now for September Classes! After 55 Years and Still Amazing. You're not around for for 55 years unless you have something amazing to offer. SERVING UP TRADITION SINCE 1907 JOHNNY'S TAVERN Just 'cross the bridge SERVING UP TRADITION THE HONORABLE JOHNNY'S TAVERN Just 'cross the bridge September 25,2008 13 MANUAL 绘图程序 10 Stash your cash Controlling your money now can amount to large rewards By Heather Melanson hmelanson@kansan.com It may seem like your post-grad days are light-years away, and that the only money worries you have are saving for and investing in beer. College days are actually a great time, though, to start saving even the smallest amount you can afford to put away. And, if you have the means to do so, you could take managing your dough a step further and invest it. Cory Owens, Kansas City, Kan., junior, says he saved about $7,000 between last March and the second week of August. Owens says he wanted to graduate without taking out school loans, so he took half the money he made every week from bartending and put it into his savings account. Undergraduate Business Council president Adam Whelan, Lawrence senior, is taking it a step further and already investing his money. Whelan takes a percentage of his paychecks and invests that money in an individual retirement account, or IRA. He says that percentage typically amounts to saving $100 every month. Just saving $100 a month adds up. In the four years it usually takes to earn a degree, you could stash $100 every month under your mattress and come out with $4,800 at the end of that four-year period. But there are smarter ways to save and invest your money than slipping cash under your mattress. son form good habits and will make a tremendous difference by the time that person reaches retirement. Shenoy says people who don't save for retirement will be working their entire lives or won't be in good financial shape. Investing $100 a month, as Whelan does, might not always be a realistic option for the typical college student, though. There are bills to be paid. In fact, Shenoy says that, for most students, it's probably best to just save money right now rather than invest it. A rule to remember is to not start investing until you have three months of living expenses saved up, so that way you'll have a cushion to fall back on, Shenoy says. "You shouldn't invest any money that you need for the groceries." Shenoy advises. "Everybody should get into the habit of putting something aside every month. Try to forget about it. Try to pretend like it's never even been there," Shenoy says. Laura Meadows, Overland Park senior, says she has saved money from her job throughout high. school and college. Before starting a checking account about three years ago, Meadows says she put the majority of her paychecks into a savings account. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1986 PENNY 2013 12 L 11 12 eye surgery. She says she was able to pay for the surgery in one lump sum and without taking out loans because she had the $3,500 for the surgery saved in her account already. with my money now? Catherine Shenoy, assistant professor in the School of Business, says putting a small amount of money away now helps a per- A six-month CD. Shenoy says, has an average interest rate of 3.16 percent right now. Shenoy says people can put their money in a three-or-six month CD, or certificates of deposit, which can't be easily accessed. CDs are deposits of money set aside for a specified period of time that accumulate interest. You don't have to be a member of a certain bank to open a CD there either, Shenoy says. Where can I put my money? Even though she didn't invest that money, she says the Lasik procedure was like a long-term investment because she doesn't have to pay for contacts anymore. If you put your money in a savings account you'll get interest on that savings, but no more than 3 percent right now, Shenoy says. Putting money in the stock market is much riskier than putting money in a savings account, she says, because there's always the possibility of losing all your money in the stock market. However, the stock market has the potential for higher returns, she says. tual fund. A mutual fund is a pool of money that can be made up of stocks or bonds.She says mutual funds expose a person to the stock market, but someone else manages your money. Setting up a mutual fund is like opening a bank account, Shenoy says. Choose a mutual fund, complete its application and send in the money to invest in that fund. Finance Club vice president Jeremy Appleton, Lee's Summit, Mo., senior, says students might be interested in investing mutual funds, because then they don't have to keep track of their investments themselves. It's important, however, to pay attention to the amount of fees you have to pay with a mutual fund. Shenoy says, because you're paying someone to invest for you. How do I decide where to put my money? Deciding what to do with your money depends on your purpose, says School of Business lecturer Kelly Welch. Is the purpose for retirement, tuition or a house in five years? If you're saving for tuition, the best thing you can do is invest in CDs, a savings account or a money market mutual fund—something with low risk. Welch says. Your savings shouldn't be what you have leftover at the end of the month. Welch says you should plan for it in advance. "Paying yourself first means that you set aside a certain amount for savings and for investing, and then with what's left over, then you go and buy food and clothes." Welch says. Don't let the money you have slip away. Take control of it and start saving, and if you have the opportunity, give investing a shot. What happens if you put $50 into a savings account each month for four years with a 3 percent interest rate? Begin with an initial investment of $100 into the savings account, and each month deposit $50 into the account. Within a four-year period you will have deposited $2,500. The 3 percent interest rate (compounded monthly) then tacks on an extra $165.66. Add the $2,500 and $165.66 together. 14 Total savings: $2,665.60 September 25, 2008 Graphic by Becka Cremer PLAY THIS WEEKEND Who says hip-hop is dead? Local rapper Approach, founder of Datura Records, will be performing his last show in Lawrence this weekend before heading off to the West Coast. Approach was behind the burgeoning hip-hop movement in Lawrence at the beginning of the decade that included other local artists Soundsgood and Archetype, to name a few. Starting out freestyling at coffee shops back in high school in Kansas City, Approach honed his take on early 90s jazzy hip-hop, dropping his first EP in 1999. For the past decade. App proach has turned this love affair with the mic into a business, creating his own record label and signing up-and-coming local artists. Approach's final local show goes down at the Granada Saturday at 8 p.m. The band Pomeroy will be opening, providing their indie- rock-meets-live-funk tunes to get the crowd grooving. Hip-hop never died in Lawrence,but this weekend it's offering up a final serving of its greatest contributor; so don't miss it. Check out www.myspace.com/approach for more information, and for a taste of what will be going down live Saturday night. —Derek Zardq JOHNSON THE GRANADA 1020 MASS ST.LAWRENCE KS THE GRANADA 1020 MASS ST • LAWRENCE KS FRIDAY NIGHT DJ CAM FROM 95.7'S SHORTY & THE BOYS $2 DBL WELLS • $2 BOMBS 18 TO DANCE, 21 TO DRINK NO COVER FOR GIRLS 21+ 9PM THIS SATURDAY NIGHT! CAMEL CRUSH EVENT w/APPROACH LOOK FOR TICKETS CIRCULATING AROUND CAMPUS OR STOP IN AND SIGN UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST THURS OR FRI AND RECEIVE 2 FREE TICKETS! MARTINI CORNER ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT Your Alternative Energy Source Charge Up Your Nightlife! 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I quit at the end of that day. 10 Hayley Olson, St. Louis freshman I worked in home demolition, tearing down shingles off the sides of houses and stuff.We had to stand underneath, so bugs and spiders would fall on you. 250 —Kanon Peterson, Kansas City, Mo., freshman --- I sold beer at a NASCAR race in Kansas City to make some quick money.The menu was on a T-shirt right across my chest. —Aly Rodee, Wichita senior I nanned some really bratty kids for a summer. When I'd try to discipline the kids, the parents would just override it. One kid ate only grilled cheese sandwiches and fire-flavored Doritos. I worked in fast food for two years, but it wasn't as bad as that summer. Marie Rigs, Omaha cat —Marie Biggs, Omaha sophomore --- P I was a landscape and had to be outside all day.I got a lot of bad sunburns. —Kevin Lavene, Littleton, Colo., junior I worked for an interior design company. I didn't have any design experience, and women would ask me questions and I never knew what to tell them. It was a higher-end company, too, so they were all middle-aged women who didn't do anything except decorate all day. —Kristen Hagemen,The Woodlands,Texas,senior Nurul Ahmad I am so very happy to have you as a friend. I worked at a dry cleaners, and one time this guy brought in curtains that his cat had pooped all over. That same guy also left underwear with poop stains in them. I quit shortly after, for health reasons. —Natale Collar, Kansas City, Mo., senior I worked at a pizza place.It's just a lot of effort for a thankless job for too little pay.And one time a kid closed an oven on my arm. —Zachary Dale, Olathe junior 16 —Brianne Pfannenstiel September 25, 2008 REVIEWS MUSIC: Kings of Leon, Only By The Night Kings of Leon seem to pull from a lot of musical influences on their new album, Only ByThe Night. On some tracks, like the opening song "Closer," the Kings sound a lot like Radiohead, particularly like the band's 90s hit "Creep." On other tracks, such as "Manhattan," the guitars are more reminiscent of Coldplay's "Fix You." Either way, Kings of Leon have chosen their influences wisely, and this album, their fourth, is by far their strongest. The two standout tracks on Only By The Night are the first single, "Sex On Fire," and the track that follows it on the album, "Use Somebody." Both songs are catchy and well structured. As an added bonus, lead singer Caleb Followill's voice—which on other tracks can come across as grating and scratchy—is at its best in a solid wail and strong falsetto. The band hasn't managed to fix all its kinks, though. Most tracks are too long and a bit self-indulgent. The Kings' lyrics could use some of the same inspiration they put into their music. Most songs are about booze, girls and all-night partying. Nothing is particularly insightful, and the songs are not even all that unique from each other, which makes for a boring listen. KING OF LION ... ORAL BY THE MISTER But the Kings are indeed heading in the right direction, and doing so in the style of some of the greats in current popular music. If they focus as much on lyrical content as they do on guitar riffs, they could move into a whole new stratosphere with their next release. ★★★ —Elise Stawarz JJ GREY & MOFRO ORANGE BLOSSOMS "Rich, funky swamp grooves...celebrates life's most fundamental joys with unforced talent and deep feeling" -The New York Times Another stunning aspect is the cinematography, particularly during the story sequences. The costumes are complex and gorgeous, the colors so vibrant you can practically taste them.The world of Alexandria's imagination is almost like a Salvador Dali painting come to life, and the result is breathtaking. The relationship between Untaru and Pace's characters is magical. The two of them have strong chemistry together, and Alexandria's affection for Roy is one of the film's most compelling characteristics. Pace gives a heartbreaking performance as Roy, simultaneously charming the audience while showing us that he's just as broken on the inside as he is on the outside. JJ GREY & MOFRO LIVE! Sunday 9/28 at The Granada Theater, 1020 Massachusetts St. Abby Olcese ORANGE BLOSSOMS. THE NEW RELEASE ON ALLIGATOR RECORDS ON SALE NOW through 10/8 ★★★ Kief's Downwown Music 823 Massachusetts Street Lawrence, MA (785) 844-9111 downwown.kief.com Music MOVIE: The Fall This reviewer is fully aware that it's pretty cliché to say that if you see one movie this year, "See this movie." But really, you should. For anyone who's grown up watching movies like Labyrinth and has waited for years to see another truly worthy fantasy movie, The Fall is required viewing. It's a fairy-tale all grown up. The Fall, now on DVD, is a gorgeous film in the vein of fantastic storytelling classics like The Princess Bride. THE FAUL 1972 SEASON ONE THE FAUL 1972 SEASON ONE (Kiel's Music Alexandria (adorable and earnest newcomer Catinca Untaru) is a young immigrant girl who has broken her arm while at work picking oranges. While in the hospital, she meets Roy (Lee Pace of *Pushing Daisies*), a film stuntman who has also suffered a fall, although his has left him with a severely injured back and an addiction to morphine pills. To get Alexandria to provide him with the medication he craves, Roy tells her an epic story, acted out for the audience by Alexandria's vivid imagination. Its characters are played by the people she knows, although sometimes her own visions come into conflict with Roy's descriptions (one of the characters, for example, is an Indian. Roy implies the character is Native American, but Alexandria imagines a man from India.) 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Believe it or not, Pinkus hates ghosts just as much as everyone else. While there is a talented cast of incorporeal beings (some of whom are familiar faces), the main spirit is played by Greg Kinnear. Kinnear plays the ghost of Frank Herlihy whose life was full of adultery and lies. His wife, Gwen, played by Téa Leoni, happens to live one floor above Pinkus, and Kenier asks a favor of the doctor: split up Leoni and her new fiancée. To top it off, Pinkus himself falls in love with the dead guy's wife. While Ghost Town is marketed as a comedy and is littered with talented comedic actors, the writing doesn't exactly lend itself to much laughter. Most of the humdingers were already peppered throughout the trailer. Instead, Ghost Town has a sweet side that results in some inexplicably happy moments in which characters act in appalling ways toward each other. Though there's a happy ending most will enjoy, the roundabout route in which the writers get there defies explanation. 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Paint the nation tonight featuring special guests ABSTRACT RUDE - BLUEPRINT DJ RARE GROOVE THE NEW YORK CITY STREET FILM AND TIME DEMONSTRATION OHENWIS LEOPOL DANSKAR GHOST TOWN September 19 ★★★★ Matthew Crooks A what REALLY him makes SMILE? ALL Meltin' Pot denim 40% OFF THIS WEEKEND! Fri. 9/26. Sat. 9/27. Sun. 9/28 hobbs. 700 Mass. • 331.4622 makes LEY hobbs. 700 Mass. • 331.4622 18 September 25, 2008 SPEAK In his own words Learning my past before it disappeared forever p. p. p. NOM Derek's grandfather worked on the construction of the Triborough bridge in New York City in 1933.The structure is a system of three bridges that connect the boroughs of the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens.In 2007,Derek traveled to New York City and was able to see firsthand the project his grandfather had worked on. Contributed photos He was only 15. His older brother Floyd was working next to him on the far steel beam.The hot sun beat down on the two of them during that summer of 1933. He had moved hundreds of miles from the small town of Albert Lea, Minn., to New York City, joining the rest of America in search of jobs during the Depression. The two brothers worked feverishly on the railroad bridge, which would become part of New York City's Triborough Bridge. More commonly known as "Triboro," the bridge was made up of smaller bridges that connected the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens. He earned more in a week than he had made back home in three months, and spent it with as little regard as any teenager would, living it up with no pause toward the future. My grandfather—the kind, elderly gentleman who would always tell my siblings and me stories of fishing—wasn't telling us his whole story. Born in 1918, George Alvin Gunderson, my grandfather, had hid a story about his life that neither I nor any of his grandkids had ever heard before. The importance of knowing your family's past never came across as important to me while growing up. Any questions about my grandparents could always be answered by my mother and father, who usually settled on one- to two-sentence answers. The time my two siblings and I spent at my grandparents' houses was always reserved for playing cards and listening to the baseball game on the radio, not for digging deep into my grandparents' pasts. I can still hear the birds chirping outside that day as I sat opposite him in his cozy living room. It was May 26, 2003 when I set to the task of uncovering my grandfather's hidden past while I still had the chance.The timid 84-year-old figure was transfixed on the mini tape recorder I placed before him.Today we weren't going to sit back and watch television idly while the summer day crept by. No, today was different. My grandfather had By Derek Zarda dropped out of school at age 7 to help his mom, dad and six siblings on the farm, tromping behind horses in the field while his friends attended class. He would be sent to different farms for the next five --- years to earn money for his family. At 12, he joined the Civil Conservation Corps, one of the programs Franklin Roosevelt created to help get Americans back on their feet. Earning $30 a week for his hard work, my grandfather helped his family scrape by until they could rebuild the life they had before the Depression. His golden ticket would come at age 15 in the form of a visit from his older brother Floyd, who came to visit the family from New York City. Even though my grandfather was underage. Floyd snuck him into the New York City company he worked for to work as a welder. In this single year, my grandfather established a new life in Manhattan, earning $300 a week before work got slow and he started a life as a cook in a small restaurant. It was while working in New York City that he met his future wife. He stopped by a diner for lunch. She took his order, and the rest is history. Where did all of this missing information come from? Had he just forgotten to tell me, or was he simply waiting for one of his grandchildren to ask him about more than his fishing trips in Minnesota? The house we were sitting in was a product of the 1950s, one that he had bought after serving in the Army for four years as a sergeant and later as a mess sergeant at Fort Riley. Up until then, all I knew or cared to know was that he had served as a successful sergeant in the Army at Fort Riley and opened a restaurant after he was released. In 2007, I had the opportunity to go to New York City for a week. I spent time in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan with friends. My grandfather had died a year earlier, and the grief from his passing had stayed bottled up in me since. The entire week, while walking around and taking cabs and subways across the different boroughs, I wondered which of the many bridges my grandfather had worked on. As the shuttle van drove across the bridge on the way back to the airport, I looked out in awe at the project that my grandfather had been a part of. It wasn't the freighter railroad bridge part that was used primarily for commercial shipping, but it was officially a part of the grander Triboro bridge, and that was enough for me. My friend Shirley, who lived in the Bronx, told me that I had already seen part of the Triboro bridge when I first came from LaGuardia Airport, and that I would see it again on my way to leave New York. To be in the presence of my grandfather's hidden past helped me reconnect his stories on tape to the life that he had lived. His history, which belonged not only to him but to everyone in our family, had come full circle. 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Morgan $1 Wells $2 Mich. Ultra $1.50 Screwdrivers $3 Miller High Life Liters $1.50 Domestic Bottles $2 Smirnoff (any flavor $2 Honor Vodka LEGAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS contributing to student success DUI: $2,500 MIP: $500 Not having to call your parents: PRICELESS NORTH FIELD HOUND Pool Room LSS Jayplay VOLLEYBALL TO FACE ANOTHER TOUGH FOE After facing No. 2 Nebraska earlier this week, the Jayhawks will take on No. 3 Texas Saturday. SPORTS | 1B SOCCER TEAM IMPROVES OFFENSIVE OUTPUT The team has already scored 20 goals this season and is poised to blow past last year's season mark. SPORTS | 1B THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 27 CAMPUS Frosh class sets records BY BETSY CUTCLIFF bcutcliffkansan.com The University of Kansas broke enrollment records this semester in the number of students, in the average ACT score and diversity rate of freshmen, according to the KU Web site. For the last decade, enrollment has hovered consistently around 29,500 with 2007 enrollment at 29,260. But this semester, the number jumped to 30,102. The 2.9 percent increase is the biggest enrollment percentage increase the University has seen on a year-to year basis. According to the Web site, Chancellor Robert Hemenway gave some of the credit to the University's new fixed enrollment option, enacted in 2007, which ensures a fixed enrollment rate for four years. New records also include diversity and ACT scores. This year, 12.7 percent of students identified themselves as Latino, Native-American, AfricanAmerican or Asian. The average ACT score was 24.8, topping the national average of 22, according to KU Web site. "Our Four-Year Tuition Compact is an added attraction for this talented pool, because these freshmen and their families know a first-rate education will remain affordable," Hemenway said. Edited by Arthur Hur BLACKOUT STATE Board of Regents beset by budget woes FULL STORY PAGE 3A Federal financial aid awarded to students in the state of Kansas may be threatened if the Kansas Board of Regents doesn't receive an increase in state funding. Increasing inflation costs that are larger than average have created major concerns about state funding for the Regents, which oversee all the universities and colleges in Kansas. THEATER Aboriginal playwright visits campus Australian Aboriginal playwright David Milroy is touring the U.S. to speak about how he presents the Aboriginal experience through theater. He will speak at the Sabbatini Multicultural Resource Center today, and hold a playwriting workshop at the Haskell Indian Nations University tomorrow. FULL STORY PAGE 6A Campus loses power BY RYAN MCGEENEY rmcgeeney@kansan.com A half-hour power outage Thursday afternoon disabled most buildings across campus as Westar Energy employees worked to replace a piece of failing equipment in a major electrical circuit. Students filed out of Wescoe, Haworth and Bailey halls, as well as Spencer and Watson libraries, and a half-dozen other academic buildings on campus went dark. WE CHOICE According to Karla Olsen, director of corporate communications for Westar Energy, the first outage, which was momentary, was caused by a routine maintenance check of one of the primary power feeds to the University. During the inspection, workers discovered that a piece of electrical insulating equipment, known as a "pothead," was "burning itself out," Olsen said. Workers made the decision to isolate the circuit and shut off power so the pothead could be replaced. Because of the urgency of the situation, Westar workers did not alert the University about the second outage, Olsen said. A pothead separates conductors along an electrical line, providing safe passage of currents between overhead lines and underground lines, said Dale Wolford, an electrician with Quality Electric in Lawrence. The power was out in areas of campus from 1:26 p.m. to 1:56 p.m., according to Olsen's data. Across campus, students and faculty encountered various levels of inconvenience. Students were told to leave the Student Recreation Fitness Center about 10 minutes after the power went off, according to Tim Sherman, Derby freshman. Sherman said he was the last student to enter the building's basement, where the locker rooms are located, and where other students illuminated the way with the light of cell phones and other electronic devices. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Sherman said he wasn't able to retrieve his possessions before everyone was moved outside the building and across the street. At Haworth Hall, Matthew Matte, Albuquerque, N.M., senior, was among a group of students in an immunology class that ended in a 15-minute question-and-answer session with the professor after the outage made a planned multimedia presentation impossible. Some students found themselves dealing with the domino effect of delayed progress on assignments. Leanna Bogard, Sedalia, Mo., senior, was working on a last-minute paper for a women's studies course in Watson Library when the lights went out. "I work full time, so the only time I get to do homework is during the day in the library," Bogard said. "Now I have to ask for an extension, which will put me behind in the class." "We just kind of sat there and joked around a little bit," Matte said. Olsen said that if the affected circuit requires further repair, Westar should be able to redirect power in a way that would not interrupt service for the University. Watkins Memorial Health Center continued emergency functions despite the outage, which left some exam rooms dark. Diana Malott, assistant director at Watkins, said the health center relies on an emergency generator in power outage situations, and that the generator is tested once a month by KU Facilities and Operations. Malott said that the health center had one patient on an IV in urgent care when the outage occurred. Lindsay Dennison, Wescoe Underground employee, hands out free sandwiches that would otherwise go to waste outside the dining facility during a half-hour power outage Thursday afternoon. A Westar Energy spokeswoman said that workers in Lawrence shut down a major electrical circuit in order to replace a falling electrical insulator, known as a "pothread," in the affected line. Not everyone was put off by the outage, however. Julianne Buchsaum, a librarian in Watson, said she took the opportunity to enjoy Thursday's good weather. Reporters Betsy Cutcliff and Brandy Entsminger also contributed to this story. "It was a nice break to be outside" said Buchsaum. Chance Dibben/KANSAN Students trek through a darkened Wescoe Hall early Thursday afternoon. Other buildings affected include Spencer and Watson libraries, the Kansas Union and Watkins Health Center. Some classes continued as usual, while students were told to vacate the libraries and the Student Recreation Fitness Center. 11. (A) 120°, B 90°, C 180° index Classifieds ... 4B Crossword ... 4A Horoscopes ... 4A Opinion. 5A Sports. 1B Sudoku. 4A All contents, unless stated otherwise. © 2008 The University Daily Kansan NEW LAW IN NEBRASKA ALLOWS SAFE HAVEN FOR KIDS Caretakers may abandon children of all ages at hospitals, police stations and other safe places without fear of prosecution. NATION | 3A weather sunny day 87 TODAY 86 57 Sunny SATURDAY 87 58 SUNDAY 83 58 Sunny 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2008 quote of the day "You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me" C. S. Lewis fact of the day — whatscookingamerica.net The first chocolate chip cookie was invented in 1937 by Ruth Graves Wakefield (1905-1977), of Whitman, Massachusetts, who ran the Toll House Restaurant. The Toll House Restaurant site was once a real toll house built in 1709, where stage coach passengers ate a meal while horses were changed and a toll was taken for use of the highway between Boston and New Bedford, a prosperous whaling town. 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 students talk voter registration at Harvard 2. Humane society holds benefit auction 3. Balancing the burden of birth control 4. Changes improve library services 5. 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The Virginia-based nonprofit group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, wants Ben & Jerry's to use human breast milk instead of cow's milk in their products. PETA lobbies for ice cream from breast milk ACTIVISM BY JOHN CURKAN ASSOCIATED PRESS WATERBURY, Vt. — Mooove over, Holsteins. PETA wants world-famous Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream to tap nursing moms, rather than cows, for the milk used in its ice cream. ASSOCIATED PRESS People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is asking the ice cream maker to begin using breast milk in its products instead of cow's milk, saying it would reduce the suffering of cows and calves and give ice cream lovers a healthier product. The idea got a cool reception Thursday from Ben & Jerry's officials, the company's customers and even La Leche League International, the world's oldest breast-feeding support organization, which promotes the practice for babies anyway. PETA wrote a letter to company founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield on Tuesday, telling them cow's milk is hazardous and that milking them is cruel. "If Ben and Jerry's replaced the cow's milk in its ice cream with breast milk, your customers — and cows — would reap the benefits," wrote Tracy Reiman, executive vice president of the animal rights advocacy group. She said dairy products have been linked to juvenile diabetes, allergies and obesity. Ashley Byrne, a campaign coordinator for PETA, acknowledged the implausibility of substituting breast milk for cow's milk, but said it's no stranger than humans consuming the milk of another species. As a standardized product under federal regulations, ice cream must be made with milk from healthy cows. Ice cream made from goat's milk, for example, would have to be labeled as such. To Ben & Jerry's, the idea is udderly ridiculous. "We're aware this idea is somewhat absurd, and that putting it into practice is a stretch. At the time same, it's pretty absurd for us to be drinking the milk of cows," she said. It takes about 12 pounds — or $ \frac{1}{2} $ gallons of milk — to make a gallon of ice cream. Ben & Jerry's, which gets its milk exclusively from Vermont cows, won't say how much milk it uses or how much ice Presumably, so would mother's milk ice cream. "We applaud PETA's novel approach to bringing attention to an issue, but we believe a mother's milk is best used for her child," spokesman Sean Greenwood said in an e-mail. He didn't respond to requests for an interview. Leon Berthiaume, general manager of the St. Albans Cooperative Creamery, which provides milk products to Ben & Jerry's, called the dairy products "among the safest in the world." "Milk from cows has long-term health benefits and has been proven to be safe and healthy and an important part of the American diet for generations," he said. "I'm not ready to make that change." CULTURE Taiko drummers to perform at festival BY BETSY CUTCLIFF bcutcliffkansan.com Tomorrow afternoon, KU's Taiko Club will be performing on traditional Japanese drums at Kansas City's annual Japanese Festival. Taiko drums are large, traditional Japanese drums known for their loud and harmonious beats. "You can feel it pounding in your chest, even if you are sitting in the back of the audience," she said. "It takes your breath away." Hayley Fry, Wichita senior and vice president of the club, said she was immediately hooked the first time she saw a performance. The Taiko Club writes all its own beats, which Fry was done by ear and memorization. were used in warfare, to sound the arrival of a general or an approach to battle. The ensembles combine beats to create a rhythmic, drumming sound that was said to inspire unity within the troops. Two Tako members will perform Saturday in traditional uniform and will play a variety of songs and beats, followed by a question-and-answer session. The festival will take place at noon in the Carlsen Center at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park. "Pretty much everything sounds amazing if you time it right," she said. Both Children and Adult volunteers benefit from mentoring. To find a mentoring program for your child or to volunteer your time, please go to www.kansasmentors.org or call 785-296-8873. In ancient Japan, Taiko drums CHOOSE YOUR ROLE KM Kansas Mentors Check out the Coaches Challenge and help Kansas beat Nebraska - www.kansasmentors.org A. K. THE UNIVERSITY of H Graduate S the Department of I. Artist Friday, Sept Multidisciplinary Re 2030 Beck Featuring work by T Meet the artists, tour the MA The University of Kansas Office of Research and Graduate Studies, the School of Fine Arts, and the Department of Art invite you to attend an Artists' Reception Friday, September 26, 4-6:30 p.m. Multidisciplinary Research Building (MRB) 2030 Becker Drive, West Campus Featuring work by KU Graduate Students ECONOMY Bush meets candidates to discuss bailout Tammy Keiser Mari LaCure Jody Wood WASHINGTON — President Bush is bringing presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain into negotiations on a $700 billion rescue of Wall Street as Democrats and Republicans near agreement on a bailout plan with more protections for taxpayers and new help for distressed homeowners. enjoy refreshments, and B. Free parking available. Senior lawmakers and Bush administration officials have cleared obstacles to a deal on the unprecedented rescue, agreeing to include widely supported limits on pay packages for executives whose companies benefit. They're still wrangling over major elements,including how to phase in the eyepopping cost. Associated Press on on campus The "Smissman Lectures" will be held all day in Malott Hall. The Jawhawk Invitational tennis tournament will be held all day at First Serve Tennis, located at 5200 Clinton Parkway. The student group event "Cell Phone/Printer Cartridge Recycling Collection" will begin at 9 a.m. on Wescoe Beach. The lecture "Biomimetic Chemistry" will begin at 10 a.m. in 1005 Haworth Hall. The student group event "KU Tower Guard Vidual" will begin at 9 a.m. on the Stauffer-Flint Lawn. The seminar "Latin American Seminar — Ruth Behar" will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Hall in Hall Center The seminar "Trials and Tribulations in Airplane Design" will begin at 2 p.m. in Continuing Education. The play "The King Stag" will begin at 1 p.m. in William Inge Memorial Theatre in Murphy Hall. The public event "Art @ MRB" will begin at 4 p.m. in the Lobby in the Multidisciplinary Research Building. The social event "TGIF" will begin at 4 p.m. in Adams Alumni Center. The lecture "Fireside Chat with Professor H. Rutherford Turnbull" will begin at 4:30 p.m. in JRP. The meeting "Around the World with Peace Corps" will begin at 7 p.m. in the International Room in the Kansas Union. The concert "Alexander String Quartet and Branford Marsalis" will begin at 7:30 p.m. In the Lied Center. The film "The Incredible Hulk" will begin at 8 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. Free Cosmic Bowling wi!! begin at 10 p.m. in Jaybowl in the Kansas Union. Thursday's article "Engineering team builds hybrid car" misidentified Lou McKown's hometown. He is a Downingtown, Pa., senior. correction Thursday's article "Engineering team builds hybrid car" misstated Gavin Strunk. He said, "take it from what it is now to a series hybrid." Thursday's editorial concerning a pay raise for university officials indicated that Chancellor Robert Hemenway's pay rate was determined solely by the University. KU Endowment and the Board of Regents are both responsible for parts of the Chancellor's compensation. The Board of Regents approved the Chancellor's recent pay increase. contact us Tell us your news Contact us at: Mark Denny O'Connor, Brenna Hawley or Mary Sorrick 864-810 or editor @kansan. Kansas newsroom 11 Stauffer Fint Hall 135 Jawayh Bivd. Lawrence, KS 60545 55 years of AMAZING pizza, burgers & beer BROOKLYN TRAP SERVING OF TRADITION 1924 JOHNNY'S TAVERN You're not around for 55 years unless you have something amazing to offer. Just 'cross the bridge 401 N.2nd St. 842-0377 B. THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2008 NEWS STATE 3A University in danger of a drought in public funding The Board of Regents has requested an increase to keep up with inflation; without it, more budget cuts could follow BY HALEY JONES hjones@kansan.com Federal financial aid awarded to students in the state of Kansas may be threatened if the Kansas Board of Regents doesn't receive an increase in state funding. The Regents requested a 3.9 percent increase in state funding, totaling $33 million for the next fiscal year, in order to keep up with inflation costs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation rose by 2.8 percent from 2006 to 2007. That number outpaced the annual average of 2 percent, according to the United Nations Data Retrieval Web site. The Regents recommended the funding increase on Sept. 17 so they could continue to provide the same quality of education, services and amount of financial aid to students as it did this year. Three percent of the funding request was designated to fund state student financial assistance. Last year, the state spent $25,297,041 on student financial aid. The 2010 increase would increase that budget by $747,697. Without that, the Regents might not be able to provide the same amount of funding to state universities and colleges. If the University experienced a decrease in funding, there could be a decrease in the amount of funding it was able to provide to students, teachers and researchers. Zach Zarda, Shawnee freshman, received a $4,500-per-year Summerfield scholarship and said that's why he chose the University rather than Baylor University. He said the academic scholarship made the cost of attending the University less than Baylor, even though Baylor offered him an academic and athletic scholarship. "It made a big impact because they were offering more, but it was still cheaper to come here because of the academic scholarship KU gave me," Zarda said. Lynn Bretz, director of University communications, said the University would not know if it would receive the state funding until January when the state legislature meets. Bretz said if state budget projections, scheduled to be made in November, estimated state revenue to be low, there would be a much larger chance of budget cuts in the state legislature this January. Joe Sicilian, associate professor of economics, is a member of the consensus estimating group, which projects what the state's revenue will be based on taxes and other payments the state receives. Sicilian said the uncertainty about the state's economy during the next few years was influenced by concern about the national economy. "That implies uncertainty about what tax revenues will be," Sicilian said. budget by the numbers Kansas Board of Regents 2010 higher education budget request for state funds Student Financial Assistance 2009 amount: $25,297,041 2010 3 percent increase requested: $747,697 Other Postsecondary Education Programs 2010 0.1 percent increase requested: $5,000 The Regents' request for the bump up in state funding came a few weeks after Gov. Kathleen Sebelius asked the Regents to find ways to lower its budget by the next fiscal year, which starts July 1, 2009. Office Operations 2009 amount: $40,715,318 2010 1.8 percent increase requested: $752,697 2009 amount: $9,258,971 Grand Total: $847,540,677 Fiscal 2010 3.9 percent increase: $33,025,711 Bretz said the Regents recommended the increase in funding to continue its current operations. The universities and colleges in Kansas would have to find other ways to compensate for the effect of inflation if the Regents didn't receive more funding, she said. Source: The Kansas Board of Regents Edited by Kelsey Hayes Jewish students celebrate High Holidays, New Year RELIGION Nebraska state law lets caregivers abandon kids without prosecution Officials estimate that at least 16 children, from infants to teens, have been left at hospitals since the law passed BY BETSY CUTCLIFF bcutcliff@kansan.com Chabad and students come together to commemorate Jewish holidays, Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur NATION "Regardless of how religious you are, if you're Jewish, you celebrate Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur," he said. "They just sort of define who we are." Even Jews who don't define themselves as avidly religious celebrate the two holidays, according to Goldberg. He said that these people are called High Holiday Jews, because they only practice during the holiday. In Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah means "head of the year." According to Jewish tradition, the 10 days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is the time when God decides the fortune of the world for the next year. The Jewish calendar runs on a lunar model, and Monday evening will mark the beginning of the Jewish year 5769. Rosh Hashanah also marks the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, according to the book of Genesis in the Jewish Torah. Charles Goldberg, Chicago senior and recruiting coordinator for KU's Chabad Jewish Student Group, said the holiday dinner and traditions weren't just about religion, but were celebrated by secular Jews as well. Rosh Hashana, one of the two most important Jewish holidays, encompasses the first two days of the Jewish New Year and marks the start of the High Holidays — the ten-day period of penitence and repentance before Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement. This Monday Jewish students will ring in the Jewish New year with horns and food at a celebration dinner hosted by KU's Chabad group. to Chabad's Executive Director, Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel, every part of the celebration, from the food to the music, is symbolic. One of the unique customs is blowing a ram's horn, called a shofar. "The horn produces a pure cry, a simple sound calling out to God." Teichtel said. The holiday is rich in tradition and symbolism. According Jews throughout history have sounded this horn to usher in new years, new moons and also to announce war. Another tradition is sharing a meal containing special foods, such as apples dipped in honey, and traditional Jewish foods, such as round challah bread. Teichtel said the purpose behind the honey was to symbolize the hope for a sweet year. Practitioners spend most of the holiday in prayer at either a synagogue or with a group under the direction of Rabbi. This year the KU chapter of the Chabad Jewish Student Group is hosting services during the holiday and the traditional New Year's Eve meal because many students couldn't take time off in the middle of the week to go home. "This is a time where Jews all over the world travel to spend time with their families," Tiechtel said, "so we host a meal with traditional foods to give the holiday a homey feel." "We stand by each other and stick together," Oruch said. "We Gathering as a community has been an important Jewish tradition since Judaism's founding, according to Jason Oruch, Plano. Texas senior and vice president of KU's Hillel group. Holiday Delight Honey Cookies Yield: About 3 dozen 1 cup margarine 1 cup brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 6 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon vanilla 3-1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda Cream the margarine and sugar with an electric mixer. Add eggs, honey, and vanilla and beat until smooth. Add the flour and baking soda and mix into a thick dough. Chill until firm. Pull off small pieces and roll into 1" balls. Place onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in a pre-heated 350°F degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Source: Food Network always have." The schedule of services can be found at www.lewishku.com. The New Year's evening meal will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29 in the Big 12 Room in the Kansas Union. All students, regardless of their religion, are welcome to attend, Tiechtel said. Edited by Brieun Scott BY TIMBERLY ROSS ASSOCIATED PRESS OMAHA, Neb. — Nine siblings are among 11 children as old as 17 who were left at Omaha hospitals Wednesday under Nebraska's unique and new safe haven law, which allows caregivers to abandon babies and teenagers alike at hospitals without fear of prosecution. The law, originally intended to protect infants, was expanded in a legislative compromise to protect any "child." Some have interpreted that to mean anyone under 19. Gov. Dave Heineman, who signed the law, and some other former supporters are among those now saying changes are needed. "People are leaving them off just because they can't control them," state Sen. Arnie Stuthman, who introduced the original bill, said Thursday. "They're probably in no real danger, so it's an easy way out for the caretaker. The nine siblings — five boys and four girls ages 1 to 17 — were left by their father, who was not identified, at Creighton University Medical Center's emergency room, according to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Unrelated boys ages 11 and 15 also were surrendered Wednesday at Immanuel Medical Center. At least 16 children have been abandoned since the law took effect in July, the state agency said. Todd Landry, director of the state division of Children and Family Services, said that in nearly every case, the parents who left their children felt overwhelmed and had decided they didn't want to be parents anymore. None of the kids dropped off so far have been in danger, he said. School of Engineering KICKBALL TOURNAMENT sponsored by Eta Kappa Nu O SATURDAY, OCT. 4 HOLCOM PARK www.lprd.org • Matt Cook (randy78@ku.edu) Lawrence, Kansas River City READING FESTIVAL 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 27 Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont Workshops for all ages! Keynote speaker: Thomas Frank, author of "The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule," 5 p.m., Dole Institute of Politics More than 45 authors! Mystery. History. Biography. Memoir. Novels. Poetry. Celebrate like a champion. Hurst FINE DIAMONDS SINCE 1908 Wear it like a champion. 2.75 CT TW Princess Diamond Ring with Double Row of Diamonds 4A ENTERTAINMENT THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 26, 2008 Conceptis Sudoku 9 3 2 1 4 6 3 5 4 8 5 1 5 7 5 Difficulty Level ★★★ Answer to previous puzzle Difficulty Level ★★★★ 7 4 5 1 9 3 6 8 2 8 9 3 5 2 6 1 4 7 6 1 2 4 7 8 3 9 5 4 2 1 3 6 9 7 5 8 5 6 9 8 4 7 2 1 3 3 8 7 2 1 5 4 6 9 2 5 8 6 3 1 9 7 4 1 7 4 9 5 2 8 3 6 9 3 6 7 8 4 5 2 1 BRENDAN HARRISON TELEVISION Late night talk show host David Letterman poked fun at Republican presidential nominee John McCain after the Arizona senator canceled his appearance on Letterman's show. The decision came on the heels of the McCain camp's decision to temporarily suspend campaign. Letterman disses McCain for canceling appearance ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — "Late Show" host David Letterman treated Republican presidential candidate John McCain's decision to cancel an appearance on his talk show more like a stupid human trick than the act of a statesman. McCain said he was halting his campaign activities Wednesday, citing the need to deal with the nation's financial crisis, and called Letterman to drop out of the show's late-night lineup. On the air Wednesday night, Letterman assailed McCain's rationale and, with prickly humor, questioned whether the nominee — now trailing in some polls — was in trouble. "This doesn't smell right," Letterman said. "This is not the way a tested hero behaves. Somebody's putting something in his Metamucil." McCain spokeswoman Nicole Wallace said Thursday that the campaign "felt this wasn't a night for comedy." "We deeply regret offending Mr. Letterman, but our candidate's priority at this moment is to focus on this crisis," Wallace said on NBC's "Today" show. Letterman called McCain "a true American hero" but told his viewers: "This is not the John McCain I know, by God. It makes me believe something is going haywire with the campaign." Instead of suspending a campaign, Letterman said, a presidential candidate should go to Washington to deal with a crisis and let his running mate shoulder the burdens of politicizing. "That's what you do. You don't quit. ... Or is that really a good thing to do?" Letterman said, a reference to McCain's running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. "What's the problem? Where are she? Why isn't she doing that?" he asked. Letterman later asked: "Are we suspending it because there are an economic crisis or because the poll numbers are sliding?" Making matters worse for McCain, his replacement was MSNBC's "Countdown" host Keith Olbermann, a constant critic of McCain. McCain told the CBS show that he was immediately flying back to Washington, Letterman told his audience. Then Letterman showed a TV feed of McCain being made up for an appearance on news anchor Katie Couric's "CBS Evening News." As McCain spoke to Couric, Letterman shouted at the feed: "Hey, John. I've got a question. Do you need a ride to the airport?" "Doesn't seem to be racing to the airport, does he?" Letterman said. "This just gets uglier and uglier." Letterman later said: "We're told now that the senator has concluded his interview with Katie Couric and he's now on Rachael Ray's show making veal picata. ... What are you going to do?" HOROSCOPES Once you have your goals written down, it's time to get to work. The more energetic you're feeling, the less "realistic" you have to be. Shoot for the moon. 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8 TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 There'll be time enough for love after the job is done, so make plans accordingly. Don't worry. You won't be too tired. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today is an 8 A job you've been avoiding is easier than you thought. Don't feel silly for putting it off for so long; celebrate its completion. Have a party. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a 6. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 7 Don't just talk about love. Prove it with your actions. Get something your family's been wanting and take it home to them. They'll flip. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7 Something important is coming due. Did you forget all about it? If you can't think of anything, better go through your stack of stuff. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7 movie star that he took in July 1962 at the Bel Air Hotel in Los Angeles. A get-together with friends seems like a marvelous idea. It is, with one small warning flag, it would be easy to spend way more than you can afford. You will be tested to see if you can obey all the rules in effect. In other words, don't try to push 5 mph past the speed limit. And don't make calls on your cell phone while you're driving. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Count your wins in private and shut up about it. Only keep enough in your pockets for a quick trip out of town. Leave the rest in a secret place, where you can retrieve it later. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 Manhattan court papers say Stern loaned them to the now- Money's the theme again. How will you get what you need to get where you want to go? First, figure out how much that is. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Todav is a 7 PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7 A good agent can do you a world of good or get you in a heap of trouble. Don't let anybody else speak for you now. Just listen and take notes. He says the photos are now held by Michael Weiss and Donald Penny. defunct Eros magazine, but they were not returned. STROSS 1 Hot tub 4 Duel tool 1 Vatican VIP 2 Surprise cries 13 Cager's tactic 14 Satan's specialty 15 Be at odds 17 Collections 18 Addict 19 Haiku, for one 20 Family-night activities 22 Castle protector 24 Met melody 25 "Full House" cast member visual work inspired "Cats" 31 Fish eggs 35 Actress Hayworth 36 Sanctify 37 "Ivanhoe" author 40 Gridlock sound 41 Protuberance 42 Maternity ward announcement 46 Bakery employee, at times 47 Archie Bunker's creator 48 Born 49 Flower 50 Fat 51 Coll. transcript no. **Solution time:** 25 mins. | O A R S | O A F | C H I P | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | P L O T | I L L | L A N A | | E T U I | L E O | A U N T | | C O E R C E | T H I N | | | F O R T S U M T E R | | | D O O R S | W A G | I R E | | E N V Y | J I M | A N N A | | A T E | S O N | A N G E R | | F O R T P I E R C E | | | :--- | :--- | | S W A N | U T M O S T | | T R E E | T E N | O M A R | | N E A R | L Y E | N E R O | | T B S P | Y E S | E N I D | 1 Turf 2 — Beta Kappa 3 Pretenious 4 A cube has twelve 5 Kitten's call 6 Away from WSW 7 Scratch (out) 8 Spain's euro forerunner 9 Finished 10 Seeds 11 Differently 16 Cruising 19 Really big 33 Blood line? 34 Postings on one's Web site 36 Plank 37 Use soo? 35 Afternoon social 44 Agt. 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Today's Cryptoquip Clue: A equals S LIBERTY NALL CINEMA ACCESSIBILITY INFO (785) 749-192 www. b44 Massachusetts Lawrence Ks (785) 749-192 www. ICKY CHRISTINA PG13 BARCELONA HAMLET 2 SAT (2:00) (4:30) 7:00 9:30 SUN (2:00) (4:30) 7:00 9:30 FRI NO SHOWS SAT NO SHOWS KU UNIVERSITY THEATRE The University of Kansas The University of Kansas STUDENT SENATE KANSAN.COM now with new click-worthy features The University of Kansas University Theatre and the KU Theatre for Young People present Join us in the magical kingdom of Serendipity, where humor and adventure reign, but where no magic can replace the wisdom of honesty and love. The King Stag based on Il Re Cervo by Carlo Gozzi featuring puppetry by Spencer Lott by Sylvia Ashby 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008 * 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008 Inge 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; SUA Office, 864-7469, and online at www.kutheatre.com. Tickets are $10 for the public, $9 for senior citizens and KU faculty and staff, and $5 for all students and children. All major credit cards are accepted for phone and online orders. The University Theatre is partially funded by the KU Student Senate Activity Fee. The public performances follow 1:00 p.m. performances September 22 - 26 for children in the Lawrence and Douglas County schools. . Is it Time to Rethink the Drinking Age? . Do you really think State Senate doesn't matter? www.ScottMorganForSenate.com\KUStudents.htm B Scott supports the Amethyst Initiative, an effort of college presidents to open a thorough presidents to open a thorough discussion on whether the 21 drinking age is appropriate. Drunk driving is unacceptable but has the drinking age helped or hurt? Scott thinks it's OK to ask. Louisiana SH into MORGAN STATE SENATE shou for son Beca air son thar Bi 1. Paid for by Scott Morgan for Senate Committee, Brad Finkeldei, Treasurer OPINION FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26. 2008 5A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN But hemp and weed aren't the same thing THE ENVIRO- MENTALITY SONYA ENGLISH Should I smoke this or make it into a necklace? It's not a question I hear often, but after reading The University Daily Kansan's story on the marijuana debate ("Debate over marijuana tries to clear the air," Sept. 16), I'm surprised I don't. What's one reason marijuana should be legalized? Hemp is good for the environment. One reason you should eat more apples? Because orange peels make good air freshener. The first comparison may seem more reasonable than the second, but it's not. Because producing hemp is illegal in the United States, maybe the government doesn't see the difference either. Both marijuana and hemp come from the Cannabis sativa plant. Marijuana contains more of the chemical tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which gets you high. Commercial marijuana has an average THC-content of 4 to 6 percent, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration, while hemp has a THC content of less than 1 percent. The health risks that justify the illegalization of marijuana aren't present in hemp. According to a Congressional Research Service Report, DEA officials are concerned that commercial cultivation of hemp would increase the likelihood of covert production of marijuana and this would "send the wrong message to the American public concerning the government's position on drugs." KANSAN FILE PHOTO Hemp can be used to produce more than 25,000 products including bio-fuel, concrete, insulation and diapers. Production of hemp requires six times less energy than polyester fiber, according to the Reason Foundation, a non-partisan public policy research group. And because hemp can grow with few pesticides, it's also a sound substitute for cotton, a water- and pesticide-intensive crop. The marijuana debate is intriguing and complicated. The reason the U.S. can't produce hemp — a cost-effective, environmentally friendly crop — is because the public will think it's an endorsement for weed? That must be why we import hemp products from other countries, where hemp-inspired drug use is less of an issue, and subsidize less eco-friendly crops like corn and cotton. THE MUSICIST The hemp debate that has become intrinsically linked to it is ludicrous and unsupported. For two different substances, a single regulatory law is not appropriate. You can't use marijuana and hemp interchangeably, so why discuss them and legislate them as though they're the same? English is an Overland Park junior in journalism and economics. LETTER TO THE EDITOR A bicycle fell onto a bench and broke its front wheel. KANSAN FILE PHOTO Bicycle accident story was front-page news Props to the letter to the editor writer for sticking up for the kid who hit the car. That is very nice of him, but he makes a terrible argument. When serious accidents happen, they make the news. When people don't pay attention and cause serious accidents, they make the news. Did you hear about a train killing 25 people in Los Angeles recently? If not, I suggest checking the news because you will find it there. You know what happened? The engineer failed to stop a train at a red light. He wasn't paying attention, and he killed 25 people. My guess would be had he been paying attention, like all In response to your closing question, "If you were Andrew, would you be troubled by the article?" I would probably not be as troubled as I would be by the fact that I hit a car, broke a windshield, was bleeding, had to be taken to the hospital and am now financially responsible for fixing this individual's car. That is what would trouble me the most — not the fact that it was reported in the student daily newspaper. operators of moving vehicles are required to do, he would not have hit that car after seeing it, not moving, for five seconds. Basically, this student should have been fine, too. — Max Wescoe is a junior from San Diego. HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Send letters to opinion@kansan.com. Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject text. rme submission should include the author's name, grade and hometown LETTER GUIDELINES CONTACT US Length: 300 words Matt Erickson, editor 864-4810 or merickson@kansan.com Dani Hurst, managing editor 864-4810 or dhurst@kansan.com Mark Dent, managing editor 864-4810 or mdent@kansan.com Kelsey Hayes,managing editor 864-4810 or khaves@kansan.com Jordan Herrmann, business manager 864-4358 or jhermann@kansan.com Lauren Keith, opinion editor 864-4924 or keith@kansan.com Toni Bergquist, sales manager 864-4477 or tbergquist@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news adviser Patrick De Oliveira, associate opinion editor 864-4924 or pdeoliveira@kansan.com Toni Berquist sales manager THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansan Editorial Board are Alex Deherty, Jenny Hattar, Lauren Patrick, Koehring Olivaire, Ray Seebach and Ian Stanford. Jon Schitt, sales and marketing advise 041 7666 fax@business.com 067 or mgibson@kansan.com THE EDITORIAL BOARD FROM THE DRAWING BOARD WHY ARE YOU ORDERING A NEW COMPUTER? YOURS IS STILL PRETTY NEW. THIS COMES WITH A FREE PRINTER. MY PRINTER RAN OUT OF INK. THIS IS THE CHEAPEST SOLUTION. TYLER DOEHRING What is the best way to spend 121 hours? UNDER OBSERVATION DURAND ALEXNICHOLS Your palms sweat. Your mouth dries up. Your nervous system starts to shut down. You bleed from your unmoving, unblinking eyes. You can feel your melted brain seeping into your spinal cord. Only 20 movies left to go. This will be you if you're one of eight competitors in next week's Netflix Movie Watching World Championship. Between Oct. 2-7, five "endurance champions" and three ordinary citizens will watch 56 movies in a row for a chance at $10,000, a Netflix lifetime subscription (which seems odd since the event will probably turn the winner off to movies forever), something called the Popcorn Bowl Trophy and a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. For those of you keeping score at home, that's 121 hours of movies, each interrupted only by a 10-minute break to do silly things like use the restroom. My gut instinct is to make fun of the people in this competition. After all, who has the time to spend an entire work week doing nothing but watch movies? People who don't work, that's who. It's easy to dismiss this as the ultimate waste of time, as something that is less than true sport, because comatose people could legitimately compete. If sloth is truly a deadly sin, a meteor should strike the Plexiglas Netflix Movie Watching Arena in Times Square a dav into competition. But how easy can it possibly be to do anything for that long? Even that depends on the mold count. Here is the complete, unabridged list of things I can do for 121 consecutive hours: breathe. As reluctant as I may be to call current movie-watching world record holder Ashish Sharma an "athlete," that sort of dedication to anything is commendable. Anyone who has sat through "Shriek the Third" knows it can be hard to keep your eyes open and on the screen for even 90 minutes. Imagine that That kind of intense scrutiny over five days will make even the most passive, mundane and sedentary activity seem like running the Boston Marathon ... in a blizzard ... while on fire. (No, the snow wouldn't put out the fire, because the snow would be on fire, too. Nice try, though.) 56 times over, with the added pressure of having medical professionals there who will monitor the contestants to see if they are actually watching the movie or just staring at the screen, according to a Nettflix press release. If that doesn't convince you that movie-watching is a legitimately tough task, maybe it ought to be combined with another oft-derided pseudo-sport whose supporters point to endurance as a key factor: NASCAR. Try going around a track at 200 miles per hour while keeping all your attention on the complete works of Tyler Perry. Maybe then you'd appreciate what these unsung heroes will go through in the pursuit of glory. Nichols is an Overland Park sophomore in creative writing. 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Milroy will also present a play-writing workshop at Haskell Indian Nations University tomorrow. The presentations are open to the public and will address the history of Aboriginal theater, the development of the theater in over the last 20 years and the last 150 years of western Australian history. Milroy said his lectures provided context for the theater and often varied depending on the audience's interests. "It's not just about theater; it's about many of the social and political issues that Aboriginal people have faced in Australia," Milroy said. Milroy is a member of the Palkyu tribe in Australia. He said Aboriginal theater served as a "catch-up theater" because it told stories that had been left out of his history books. It also serves as a way to maintain Aboriginal culture. The inspiration for Milroy's work comes from the real-life experiences of his family, friends and tribal group, which he compared to the experience of American Indians. He said he also developed traditional stories into contemporary pieces. Most of Milroy's past work focused on historical issues. Recently, he has been focusing on contemporary issues, such as the effects mining has on the Aboriginal community and the country as a whole. John Hoopes, director of the Global Indigenous Nations Studies program, said the visit would give students the opportunity to learn about the history of discrimina- ion against Aboriginal and other indigenous people in Australia. "To actually have a face-to-face conversation with someone whose experience is very different from your own is very valuable." Hoopes said. The idea for the tour was developed when Milroy met Gordon Bronitsky, president and founder of Bronitsky and Associates. Bronitsky saw one of Milroy's presentations in London and invited him to share it with the Native American community in the U.S. The department of theater and film, the department of English, the Global Indigenous Nations Studies program and the Spencer Museum of Art sponsored the visit. reach a wide variety of students. He said it would raise awareness of not only Aboriginal culture, but also of the cultures of other indigenous groups. John Staniunas, chair of the department of theater and film, said they chose to include the Introduction to Theater class because it had discussion sections on Friday and because it would The "Origins: on the Road" tour stopped at four other colleges and universities in the Midwest. Milroy said he would like to expand the tour in the future and work to develop a stronger presence for Native American theater in the U.S. Edited by Kelsey Hayes @KANSAN.COM Visit www.kansan.com/podcasts later this afternoon to hear an interview with Milroy. event details Presentations by David Milroy are free and open to the public. Today: Sabbatini Multicultural Resource Center classroom Resource Center classroom 9-9:50 a.m. 10-10:50 a.m. 11-11:50 a.m. 12-12:50 p.m. 1-11:50 p.m. The commons at Spooner Hall Tomorrow: Tomorrow: Haskell Indian Nations University 10 a.m. to noon 2008 TOP HILL VOTE FOR THE BEST Each year, The University Daily Kansan surveys students to get their opinion on the best businesses in Lawrence. To vote for your favorite business in each category, fill out this ballot with your favorite business in each category by NO LATER THAN October 13th. 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The attack in the capital Islamabad and the new threats underscored the danger Islamist militants pose to Pakistan, where al-Qaida and Taliban fighters have established bases in tribal regions along the border with Afghanistan. Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari told reporters Wednesday on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York that international support for Pakistani anti-terror efforts was important but that unilateral U.S. strikes undermined efforts to win "hearts and minds." Thai protestors observe painful anniversary BANGKOK, Thailand — As the crowd marching through the streets of Myanmar's biggest city swelled to 100,000, the question wasn't what did they want, but when would the government crack down. The answer came days later, on Sept. 26, 2007, when truckloads of heavily armed soldiers and riot police flooded Yangon's streets, hurling tear gas, beating and shooting at Buddhist monks and other pro-democracy protesters. In three days of mayhem, at least 31 people were killed, according to a U.N. estimate. A year later, Myanmar's "Safrfrom Revolution" — named after the color of the robes worn by the militant young monks spearheading the protests — is a bitter memory. "I have lost hope in the future of the country" Maung Maung, a 52-year-old electrician, said in Yangon this week. An explosion injured seven people near Yangon's City Hall on Thursday, indicating some remnants of the violence may remain. Associated Press --- SPORTS JAYHAWKS TO HOST TENNIS COMPETITION THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN The Jayhawk Invitational provides practice and experience for the team this weekend. TENNIS | 5B 1 KU JOCKS TALK Three athletes describe their dream jobs and favorite Lawrence eateries. FRIDAY GRIDLOCK | 6B FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2008 TEAM GETS OFFENSIVE PAGE 1B Coach hopes offensive explosion carries over BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kansan.com It sounds obvious. Score goals and victories will follow. But it's the application that tricks. In 2007 Kansas found that out the hard way. After eight games, the Jayhawks had mustered three goals. Predictably, they had only one victory. Geha Coha Eight games into 2008, Mark Francis' team has engineered an offensive turnaround. No. 25 Kansas is 6-2 behind an explosive attack that has already found the back of the net 20 times — three less than their total for all of 2007. "This year the forwards that we have kind of click," junior forward Shannon McCabe said. "We play really well together, and we have a lot of movement off the ball." That budding offensive chemistry becomes even more important this weekend when Kansas begins Big 12 conference play with two games on the road. The Jayhawks travel to Lincoln, Neb., today to face Nebraska (4-4-1) followed by a showdown with Iowa State (4-4) in Ames, Iowa, on Sunday afternoon. Francis' team defeated both the Cornhuskers and Cyclones on their way to a second-place conference finish a year ago. But both programs made coaching changes in the offseason, and Kansas can't afford to overlook either game as the 10-game sprint toward the Big 12 championship begins. "After playing two seasons here, I know anything can happen in the conference," McCabe said. "The team at the bottom can beat the team at the top any day of the week. We have to show up every game like we are facing the Texas A&Ms." The Jayhawks will need their flowing attack to carry them through their second straight weekend away from home. Though freshman forwards Emily Cressy and Kortney Clifton have shouldered much of the early scoring load combining for eight goals, junior midfielder Monica Dolinsky's return to form has helped give Kansas the explosiveness it lacked in 2007. Dolinsky and Cressy are tied for the team lead in points with 11, and the Carmel, Ind., native, Dolinsky, scored four goals and three assists are closing in on the numbers she put up as a freshman. This season Kansas is averaging 2.5 goals per game compared with 1.05 in 2007. Dolinsky said the reason for the offensive turnaround from a year ago is the confidence the team has in each other to make plays in the attacking third. "I think it's just our overall team's mentality about going forward and creating chances for ourselves," she said. "I have been lucky, and girls have been able to finish my passes." The veteran midfielder isn't afraid to drive a shot from deep, either. Dolinsky leads Kansas in total shots and shots on goal this season, and Francis said her ability to strike the ball with power and keep it on target creates chances for her teammates as the game goes on. But luck has little to do with it. With Dolinski floating behind the front line waiting to attack space or spring a teammate, McCabe said the forwards simply have to get themselves in the right positions and wait for her to pick them out. "I think sometimes when you take a couple of shots, the next time someone will step to you and allow you to slot somebody else in," Francis said. "So it kind of keeps the opposition on their toes." "I feel like we know each other's strengths and what the other is going to do," she said. "She is a really active player, and it's really important to have someone like that in the middle because it's really important to combine to create chances." GEHA AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND Senior midfielder Missy Geha, out with an undisclosed illness since Kansas' opening game against Purdue, was cleared to practice this week, coach Mark Francis said. "Hopefully we can get her into some of the games this weekend and see how she does." Francis said. Geha started 59 of 60 possible games during her first three seasons in crimson and blue. He said the training staff was easing Geha back into fitness, but that she could get a look this weekend against Nebraska and Iowa State. 10 — Edited by Arthur Hur Jerry Wann/KANSAN Junior midfielder Monica Dolinsky tries to keep the ball away from her opponent during a game against Loyola Chicago on Sept. 14 at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex. Kansas has scored almost as many goals this season as they did in all of last season. COMMENTARY Emporia native Clint Bowyer brings Jayhawk pride to NASCAR BY BRYAN WHEELER bwheeler@kansan.com NASCAR driver Clint Bowley sits in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Camping World RV 400 Spirt Cup Series auto race at Dover Intermediate Speedway in Dover, De., Sept. 19. SHARP DANIELS. COURT HUNGRY MAN DOFE Coca-Cola RECTV PENNZOIL USC SOUTHWEST GUNS JACK DIANIEL'S. OLD NUCK JACK DANIELS. Leave it to a Kansas boy to up the ante at the state's biggest sporting event of the year. Clint Bowyer, an Emporia native, will take to the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., this weekend in front of 80,000 fans and race for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. For those of you who aren't familiar to the sport, the Sprint Cup is the big leagues and Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Stewart are all part of the Show. These guys will see the race as another stop along the way, but Bowyer sees things a little differently. Leading the Chase for the Sprint Cup is Carl Edwards, a native of Columbia, Mo. Bowyer, who is in sixth place in the standings, happens to be a lajawk fan. With that said, this is all about the rivalry. ASSOCIATED PRESS "It's going to be a lot of fun to go back there and be racing against Carl for the championship. It's kind of a Kansas-Missouri border war," he told Motorsport.com this week. "I remember going to the KU-MU game at Arrowhead Stadium last year, and this kind of reminds me of that. It's the Kansas boy against the Missouri boy. Hopefully, we'll put it on them." Bowyer, who lives in Clemmons, N.C., has not shied away from showing his love for the Jayhawks this season. Before Kansas played North Carolina in the final Four in men's basketball in April, he was down in Texas for a couple of races. With basketball on his mind, he swore his allegiance to Kansas. Looking back on things, the Jayhawks certainly didn't let Bowyer down. But Bowyer hopes not to let down his state this weekend. "Being from Kansas and living in North Carolina and with Roy Williams being out there, I've definitely been trash-talking," he told the Dallas Morning News. "Hoeffely, they don't let me down." "It's an important racetrack for me," he said in a press release this week. "You always want to go back and run well in front of the hometown crowd." Although he has never won at the Kansas Speedway, he has done well in his In a wild race full of three hours of rain delays and multiple crashes, Carl Edwards included, Bowyer nearly won. In a controversial call, Gregg Biffle was waved through at the finish line as the winner even though it looked as if he was out of gas and could not keep up to pit road speed. As the field drove through the checkered flag to signal a finish, Biffle two races for the Sprint Series. In 2006, Bowyer had a ninth place finish after starting sixth, but came closer the next year. With eight out of 10 races left until the Sprint Cup champion is named, a win would bring Bowyer closer to the 106 points he trails behind Edwards. It would also give the Kansas boy something a little more meaningful in the area: bragging rights. slipped to third. Under league rules, since Bifle did not maintain pit road speed through the flag. Bowyer should have been credited with the win. - Edited by Kelsey Hayes VOLLEYBALL KU prepares for yet another top 10 team Jayhawks use Nebraska game to prepare 4. 2006.11.18 10:43 AM BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com One top three team down, only one more to go. Not a lot of teams in the country can say that about their schedule, but the Big 12 conference is not exactly a weak conference, to say the least. PETER B. Noyes Coming off a 3-1 loss to the second-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers, Kansas goes right back at it Saturday night, fac ing the third-ranked Texas Longhorns at 7 p.m. at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center. Coach Ray Bechard wants to take any moral victories he can from Wednesday night's match, in preparation for Saturday. "You take your little victories as they come," Bechard said. "You take your lessons as they come, and that's what we'll do." http://www.163.com/vip One lesson in particular for Bechard's team is to regain the killer instinct it had during its comeback against Iowa State. Kansas did not let any momentum slip away after winning two sets in a row to force a fifth set, winning that final set decisively. Against the Cornhuskers, the Jayhawks stumbled out of the gate after their match-extending win in set three, falling behind big. "We talked after the match about how could we have attacked set four", Bechard said. "We didn't make them play under any pressure in a set that would send in to set five." And to the Jayhawks' credit, not a lot of teams can say they have made the Cornhuskers play under any pressure, being only the fourth team to take a set from Nebraska this season. And to make matters worse, the Longhorns have four returning All-Americans from a year ago, including junior outside hitter Destinee Hooker, averaging more than four kills a game. Unfortunately for Kansas, one of those other three teams just happens to be Texas. That, combined with Texas dismantling Iowa State in three sets Wednesday night, the same Iowa State team that Kansas defeated in five, could leave the lavhawks a little weary. boost for the NCAA tournament. But a victory tomorrow would even up both teams' conference record at 2-2, and not to mention a be huge resume boost for the NCAA. "They are more athletic in some areas," Bechard said comparing Texas with Nebraska. "There are matchups we'll look at, there will be things we can control and P. W. JOHNSON Hooker things we can't, and we'll spend most of the time, obviously, on things we can" But with all the positive talk coming from a loss, senior middle blocker Savannah Noyes along with her teammates will only be content with victories, and that is what matters. "We need the whole match," Noyes said. "With Texas, I don't want to be satisfied with just one or two sets, we want to compete to win that match." As for what Kansas needs to do for that match, an improvement in the passing game will be the first order of business. Against Nebraska, Kansas was not able to take advantage of "free balls" that the layhawks could reach without having to dig out a kill attempt. It clearly showed in the box score, with a hitting percentage under .100 for the entire match. "If they (Nebraska) sent us an easy ball, we did not terminate that play," Noyes said. "There are times when there is just a crazy ball, and we need to make something out of that." However, a huge advantage the Jayhawks will be able to have for this match is playing in the comforting confines of the Horesji Center. Kansas has picked up four of its seven victories at the arena, with its only loss being to then-No. 13 Oregon. Noyes said he hoped the home court would lead to a better start this time around. "I just want us to come out with the fire that, our goal is not to take one set from them but to actually beat them," Noyes said. "To not be afraid and to come out and play at a high level from start to finish. 1 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2008 quote of the dav "It's a 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes; it's dark and we're wearing sun glasses. Hit it." The Blues Brothers fact of the day Kansas basketball coach Bill Self and former Kansas football star Gale Sayers are among 20 who will be inducted into the Chicagoagland Sports Hall of Fame in October. Former NFL linebacker Dick Butkus, WNBA all-star Tamika Catchings and former Chicago Cub Andre Dawson will also be inducted. — KU Athletics trivia of the day Q: How many yards did Gale Sayers rush for while at Kansas? A: 2,675. He also finished with 3,917 all-purpose yards. KU Athletics schedule Today Soccer: Nebraska, 4:30 p.m. (Lincoln, Neb.) Tennis: Jayhawk Invitational, first day (Lawrence) Saturday You're too tall! Not fair! Softball: Butler County, 4 p.m. (Lawrence) Softball: Emporia State, 6 p.m. (Lawrence) Volleyball: Texas, 7 p.m. (Lawrence) Rowing: All day (Des Moines, Iowa) Tennis: Jayhawk Invitational, second day (Lawrence) Sunday Soccer: Iowa State, 1 p.m. (Ames, iowa) Softball: Washburn 2 p.m. (Lawrence) Softball: Emporia State, 4 p.m. (Lawrence) Tennis: Jayhawk Invitational, final day (Lawrence) Monday Men's Golf: Louisville Invitational first day (Louisville, Ky.) Women's Golf: Johnie Ims Invitational, first day (Columbia, Mo.) Associate in Dentistry The Unique Oral Experience Jerry Wang/KANSAN Kevin Kelly, Riverwood, IL., senior, catches the frisbee for a score during a scrimmage match held Thursday afternoon. The Kansas Horrorzontals traveled last weekend to Oklahoma and placed 7th in the club tournament. BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com Chalmers, Rush get denied at local club Certain perks are supposed to come with returning to Lawrence less than six months after winning a national championship. At least, Brandon Rush and Mario Chalmers thought so. They found out otherwise last Thursday night. Rush and Chalmers, the two leading scorers from last year's NCAA Champion Jayhawks, were in town to receive their championship rings. They wanted some thing to do the night before the ceremony. Abe & Jake's Landing, 8 E. Sixth Street, seemed like the place to be. It was hosting the Kansan's "Sex on the Hill" party that night. THE MORNING BREW So off went Rush and Chalmers — two millionaires who are undoubtedly still two of the most popular people in Lawrence. Not at Abe & Jake's. Rush and Chalmers strolled up the VIP line at the bar but were denied entrance. The employee at the door apologized. Abe & Jake's was over its capacity. They'd occasionally gathered for a social outing or two at Abe & Jake's during their college years, never had a problem getting in. Why would they? If anything, Rush and Chalmers figured a national championship and NBA dollars would only make it easier to go anywhere they wanted in Lawrence. "We got shut down last night, man," Rush said Friday night after the ring ceremony. Rush and Chalmers couldn't believe it. Could they really not get into the bar along the river that they frequented during their days as Jayhawks? What happened next confused them even more. A couple of KU students walked up the VIP line and explained they had already been at the "Sex on the Hill" party but had to step outside to help a friend who had gotten sick. They wanted back in and Abe and lake's let them in. Rush and Chalmers were forced to stay out. Chris Whitchurch, Wichita senior, was one of those students. "It was a pretty awesome feeling." Whitchurch said. So Brandon, had you ever been denied access to a bar in Lawrence like this before? "Never," Rush said. After the ring ceremonyFriday night, Rush said he planned to hit the town once again with some other former Kansas basketball players. But Rush laughed at the assumption that he could show older players around Lawrence. "I don't know anything right now," Rush said. "I can't get into places now." WANT A CHAMPIONSHIP RING? The question may have been cruel, but it had to be asked. After the ring ceremony Friday night, a reporter asked Darnell Jackson who from last year's team was most likely to sell their championship ring on eBay in 20 years? Jackson laughed, but didn't hesitate with his answer. "Id probably say Rodrick Stewart," Jackson said. Edited by Brieun Scott GAME GUY your student loan at BLOW GAME GUY Your retro gaming headquarters! 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In the first game of the doubleheader the Jayhawks will play the Butler County Community College Grizzlies, a team that went to the Junior College FOOTBALL Despite prolonged slump, Anderson still set to start BEREA, Ohio — Derek Anderson has kept his starting quarterback job with Cleveland for now. On Sunday the Jayhawks are scheduled to play Washburn, a team that was knocked out of the Division II North Central Regional last year by Minnesota State. In the second game on Sunday the Jayhawks will again play Emporia State. Anderson, who was ineffective during the Browns' three-game losing streak, will start against the Cincinnati Bengals. World Series and finished No.10 in the nation in the NJCAA. In the second game the Jayhawks will face off with the Division II Emporia State Hornets. Last year the Hornets finished No.2 in the nation after losing to No.8 Humboldt State in the national championship of the Division II World Series. All three opponents, despite not being Division I teams, should provide solid competition and be a good gauge of the season to come for the Jayhawks. Tom Powers Anderson made the Pro Bowl last season but has been in a slump since late 2008. Coach Romeo Crennel considered benching Anderson for popular backup Brady Quinn, who has played in only one game as a pro. Crennel refused to give reasons for sticking with Anderson. 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Rains Football Overall Record: 21-19 NFL UCLA Minnesota Clemson Duke Colorado Purdue Oregon Alabama Illinois Virginia Tech Andrew Wiebe Assistant Sports Editor Overall Record: 28-12 Fresno State (42-13) Ohio State Clemson Virginia Colorado Purdue Oregon Alabama Penn State Virginia Tech Twelve-game skid continues to haunt demoralized Chiefs BY DOUG TUCKER ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City's 12-game losing streak "is taking a toll on everybody," says the weary-looking quarterback who'll try to end the streak this week. "It gets old. It's tough," said Damon Huard, "All we need is one win. You start with one." for KC, two of the few veterans on the rookie-laden roster will be sidelined with injury. Coach Herm Edwards said linebacker Donnie Edwards would be out with an ankle problem and replaced by DeMorrio Williams. 10. 7 points. that's averaging 38 points and more than 430 yards. Cornerback Pat Surtain will miss a second straight start with a shoulder injury, meaning the Chiefs will start two rookie cornerbacks against a Denver offense For the second time in three games, Huard will start at quarterback for the winless Chiefs, on Sunday against the high-scoring Denver Broncos (3-0). Huard said the Chiefs will not be "amped-up" because the Broncos are an AFC West division rival. The Chiefs, who haven't won a regular-season game since Oct. 21, 2007, have only been scoring "It's amped-up because we've lost 12 games in a row. We need to go out and find a way to win this ballgame," he said. "The working environment would certainly be a lot better." A career-backup who's had both good games and bad in a well-traveled 12-year career, Huard was benched last week while Tyler Thigpen got his first NFL start against Atlanta. But after throwing three interceptions in a lopsided loss, Thigpen goes back to the bench and Huard gets elevated once again. In the meantime, regular starter Brodie Croyle is not expected to return from an opening-day shoulder injury until mid-October and Huard admits he's never been involved in such an unsettled signal-caller environment. GU 11 "But when you've lost as many games in a row as we have, you've got to do that, you've got to make those sort of moves and try to figure a way to win a game," he said. "I haven't been on a losing streak like this at any level of sports. ASSOCIATED PRESS "You're trying to do whatever you can, turn over every stone to try to win a football game." Making prospects even worse Quarterback Damon Huard will return as the starter for the Chiefs Sunday. Coach Herm Edwards gave the start to Huard over last week's starter Tyler Thiagen, citing experience. 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You've come to the right place. Here are a few players that could bolster your fantasy roster. CORRELL BUCKHALTER RUNNING BACK, PHILA- DELPHIA EAGLES Just in case of Westbrook's injury, you should pick up Buckhalter. If you have Westbrook already, this is what we call handcuffing. Make sure you have the backup option if the starter goes down. After Buckhalter's athletic touchdown leap last weekend, you wouldn't be in too bad of shape going with the second-stringer. BRADY QUINN, QUARTERBACK, CLEVELAND BROWNS Remember when Quinn sat in the main lobby forever in the 2007 draft, just waiting for his name to be called? Well, his name could be called to start as early as this Sunday. The Browns offense has been struggling, so coach Romeo Crennel said Quinn would get more snaps with the first-team offense this week. You're just one more Derek Anderson failure away from having your quota of NFL starters named Brady being met again. JOSH REED, WIDE RECEIVER, BUFFALO BILLS Reed gets overshadowed by fellow wide receiver Lee Evans for some reason. It's physically impossible though since Evans is only 5-foot-10-inches tall. Reed solidified his spot as the No.2 receiver with a strong performance last year. Now, he's getting a lot of looks from a more confident Trent Edwards at quarterback. The Bills offense can hurt you in a lot of different ways, and Reed could be a big part of that as the season progresses. ANTONIO BRYAN, WIDE RECEIVER, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS Bryant was the favorite target for quarterback Brian Griese last week, and if wide receiver Joey Galloway continues to be nagged by injuries, Bryant could see more looks and time on the field. Galloway was a non-factor in the first game of the season, and Bryant's young legs could be a benefit to Tampa Bay later in the season. DUSTIN KELLER, TIGHT END, NEW YORK JETS Keller's stock rose quickly in last spring's draft. Now, he has shown improvement in each of the three early games this season. Keller performed better than starting tight end Chris Baker in Monday night's game and is starting to catch Brett Favre's eye. Keller should see more and more passes come his way as the season goes on, and with Favre throwing those passes, it could be a big benefit for your fantasy roster. BOLD PREDICTION OF THE WEEK So, I started out the season with a big goose egg, but let's see if I can get back on track this week. Grizzled Minnesota quarterback Gus Frerotte will lead the Vikings to a victory against the AFC South-leading Tennessee Titans. I think the Titans are due for a loss, and in the battle of the defense, I say the team with the better running back comes out on top, and that's Minnesota's Adrian Peterson. Don't plan on too many points in this game though. Final score: Minnesota 9, Tennessee 6. Edited by Ramsey Cox TENNIS Jayhawks to compete in home meet BY WHITNEY HAMILTON whamilton@kansan.com Gaining more experience for the spring season is what the women's tennis team is preparing for as it plays host to the Jayhawk Invitational Sept. 26-28. " [ T h e Fall] is about, not practice matches, but helping the freshmen get confident for the spring," coach Amy Hall - Holt said. Horvath The Jayhawk Invitational will play host to eight teams including Kansas, Air Force and instate rival Kansas State this week end. After the Hawks' first tournament last weekend in New Mexico, the freshmen got a taste of the college tennis atmosphere. The older players also got the first-match Since the team will have home court advantage playing at First Serve Tennis Center in Lawrence, the familiarity and comfort of home should be enough for some Jayhawk victories. Last weekend, few Jayhawk fans made the trek to New Mexico; however, this weekend the benches should be lined with crimson-and-blue-attired fans. "It's going to be an advantage for us since we practice every day on these courts." Horvath said. "We have many friends coming and that will be really beneficial." So far, the team has accumulated a 9-16 singles record and a 3-6 doubles record. The veterans have given the freshmen tough practices to encourage better performances once on the "It's going to be an advantage for us since we practice every day on these courts." EDINA HORVATH senior of-the-season jitters out of the way, while showing the younger girls how hard they must compete. "I try to be a leader and show them how motivated I am," Edina Horvath, Hungary, senior said. court with an opponent. This weekend will be a true test for the Jayhawks, who will start playing at 9 a.m. each morning. 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Kappa Alpha Theta Welcomes the Pledge Class of 2012 Audra Feldhaus Katherine Feller Andrea Franz Paige Gramlich Samantha Grinsfelder Hannah Gunzelmen Alexandra Hansen Clare Herd Helsey Horton Erica Keefer Ann Kincaid Mary Knop Marie Koppen Ane Krattli Laura Krone Bridget Lamb Laura Lind Chelsea Mayta Katheryn McDonnell Emily Miggins Lindsay Moffitt Leanna Mooney Jill Ockerlund Olivia Penn Emily Ponchur Abigail Rimel Elizabeth Ring Erin Ross Morgan Schaefer Kelsey Scheer Abigail Shea Robin Soltis Samantha Spurlock Kathyrn Stanton Eleanor Steer Taylor Teague Julia Valentine Sarah Weaver Elizabeth Werner Mackenzie Abernathy Erin Atwood Rachel August Tessa Califano Katie Castan Lauren Chisholm Erica Clarkson Emily Drape Megan Dyer Christina Ellington 6B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY OF DARLY KANSAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2008 FRIDAY GRIDLOCK Emily Powers Kelsey Clifton Shannon McCabe Favorite place to eat out in Lawrence? 23rd St. Brewery Papa Kenos La Familia What is your dream job? 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Obviously the loss of offensive tackle Anthony Collins, who's now in the NFL, was huge. Freshman Jeff Spikes hasn't been terrible in replacing him, but without Collins there doesn't seem to be the same fire. This also makes me realize just how good of a running back Brandon McAnderson was. interior on the offensive line and chastised the wide receivers for not holding blocks, but when do we finally realize that there's not a No. 1 runner anywhere in the backfield? It may be time to take a step back and admit that the backs simply aren't as good as we thought they were. B. J.: McAnderson was a freak of nature, and I wonder how he was able to put up those numbers last year. The running game has been so hard to figure out because I just don't get why the players are struggling so badly. Jake Sharp and Jocques Crawford are both quality backs, but they get no room when they get the ball. Taylor: Coach Mark Mangino has passed the blame around to just about everyone except the running backs. He's called out his veteran BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com B. J. That might be the case, but I'm not ready to give up on them just yet. They all have put up some pretty good numbers in the past, and at some point, they will end up producing like they have before. The big concern for me is the cornerback position. There is a chance the Jayhawks could get Kendrick Harper back for the Iowa State game next weekend, but if they don't, they have to find someone that can cover somebody. Chris Harris has emerged as a shut down corner on the left side of the field, but they must get Corrigan Powell, Ryan Murphy, Isiah Barfield or maybe even somebody else to be able to at least stay with their guy. Taylor: That's certainly a problem, but there's not a medication available that magically turns freshmen into upperclassmen. Those kids need to learn through experience. Preferably back-up experience, but at least their mistakes are easily explained by youth. If I were Mangino, I'd leave Harper on the bench until! the game against Colorado, a team that can actually hurt you with the pass. We'll see some vast improvements from the right cornerback position against the Cyclones, who rank dead last in the Big 12 in passing yards per game. B. J. We'll have to wait another week to see Kansas on the field, but check out The Hot Route blog and podcast for news and information to get you ready for next weekend's game. Edited by Lauren Keith PGA Kim leads Tour Championship Fresh off Ryder Cup victory, he doesn't break stride BY DOUG FERGUSON ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA — Anthony Kim wore a red shirt, fired at flags and made birdies on almost half of his holes. So much for that Ryder Cup hangover. The way Kim played Thursday in the opening round of the Tour Championship, it was almost as if the Ryder Cup never ended. Four days after Kim humbled Sergio Garcia, he beat 29 players just as badly at East Lake with a 6-under 64 that gave Kim a four-shot lead over Masters champion Trevor Immelman, Ryder Cup teammate Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els. "It took me a couple of days to get over that celebration." Kim said of a $16\frac{1}{2}-11\%$ victory over Europe. "Obviously, it's nice when you walk up to a green and you've got a couple of people (saying).' Nice job at the Ryder Cup. Way to bring the cup back. little things like that. I feel like when I'm happy, having a good time, I'm going to make some birdies." ATTENTION: WE NEED YOU.. "So it was a good vibe out there." If you are in the Schools of Human/Family Development, Social Welfare, Special Education, Psychology or Sociology! Build Experience, Build your Resume. Vijay Singh wasn't feeling it. He only has to complete all four rounds at East Lake to capture the FedEx Cup, and that might have been the best part of his opening round at East Lake — he finished. But he started poorly, 5 over through 11 holes, before settling for a 73. CIO is searching for caring, energizing people to teach daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities. The part of a growing group of CIOs working in this field is to provide care and support. CLO COMMUNITY LIVING OPPORTUNITIES √ Starting pay $10.00 an hour √ Must be 18 or older Walk-ins applicants are welcome, on the spot interviews available... Please apply at 2125 Delaware Street New York, NY 10024 Looking to VOLUNTEER or for other employment Check out our website at: cleohamus.org or call us at 748.865.6550 ext.312. EOE in hour A preemployment drug screen and background check is required. Kenny Perry, the Kentucky hero from the Ryder Cup, also found little reason to smile. He opened with a 76, and while that won't take away from his memories of red, white and blue, what irritated him was a pink slip. It was his summons for drug testing, the second of the year for the 48-year-old Perry. Good thing the 23-year-old Kim had four days to try to get the Ryder Cup out of his system. He was the life of the party Sunday night, especially after his 5- and 4-victory over Garcia in which Kim made birdie or better on six of his 14 holes. "Just trying to enjoy the moment," he said. "This Ryder Cup hangover doesn't feel as bad as a college hangover." Fall Boots have arrived from Jeffrey Campbell · Chinese Laundry· Frye Steve Madden· Ugg· Franco Sarto· and many more ARENSBERG'S SHOES 825 Massachusetts • 843-3470 Mon-Sat 9-7 Sun 12-5 • Open Thursdays from 9-8 NASCAR: SHAKE AND BAKE Border war comes to Kansas Speedway for two competitors SPORTS LEVEL SOCCER LOSES ONE, WINS ONE Team splits the weekend, losing to Nebraska and beating Iowa State THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 Students perform at the Greater Kansas City Japan Festival NEWS 6/9 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MUSIC A woman holding a drumstick above her head. WWW.KANSAN.COM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 VOLUME 120 ISSUE 28 ENROLLMENT What drove record-breaking numbers? Commitment to academics four-year tuition compact behind growth, officials say This year's record-breaking enrollment at the University of Kansas has its roots in the quality of education the University offers, not last year's athletic successes, officials at the University say. BY BETSY CUTCLIFF bcutcliffkansan.com The University saw enrollment jump to 30,102 from 29,260 last year, a 2.9 percent increase. This is the largest percent increase the University has seen on a year-to-year basis. In a press release posted on the University's Web site, Chancellor Robert Hemenway credited the University's "high-quality education" as the reason for this influx. U. S. News and World Report places the University at No. 40 on its list of top public national universities, tied with Big 12 schools Iowa State and Nebraska, while more than 70 percent of incoming freshmen listed the University's academic reputation as the main reason they chose to enroll, according to a survey given at In addition to KU's academic standing, the new four-year tuition compact, enacted in Fall 2007, has also contributed to drawing more students, said Heidi Simon, associate director for the Office of Admissions and Scholarships. freshman orientations during the sum mer. The average ACT score for incoming freshmen is also at its highest this year, with scores increasing from 24.6 in 2007 to 24.8 this year.The national average score is 22. "The value of knowing exactly what you're going to pay for four years is really helpful to families," Simon said. The University has its most diverse student body ever this year. Minority enrollment increased 19.3 percent since 2007, with 12.7 percent of the 4,483 freshmen identifying themselves as Hispanic American, Native American, African American or Asian American. Simon attributes this increase to changes in recruiting tactics. "We are very specific and strategic in the way we recruit," Simon said "We try to do things a little differently to show that we can provide a diverse and open environment." Recruiters spread their resources out more broadly this year, venturing to geographic areas they had never visited before, Simon said. One theory for increased enrollment that Simon said should be put to rest was that last year's Orange Bowl and National Championship victories had influenced the increase in student enrollment. "The proof is in the numbers," she said. "Our application numbers were way up last September before any of the wins happened." She said that at least 70 percent of applications were received before the Orange Bowl, and that there was no significant spike in admissions requests after the two wins. "While I think certainly having that publicity doesn't hurt, we probably won't see if it had any effect until next year," she said. Academic success has been proved throughout the years. In the University's 142 year history, it has churned out 12 Pulitzer Prize winners and one Nobel Prize laureate. There have also been hundreds of awards given to students and faculty. Simon said that this was the kind of academic prestige and success that drew in a large percentage of the enrollment. Edited by Adam Mowder other Big 12 figures Enrollment numbers, the ACT score and minority percentage from the schools' Web sites (latest available) Iowa State KU University of Kansas 26,160 ACT score: 24.5 Minority: 8.6 percent 30,102 ACT score: 24.8 Minority: 12.7 percent Kansas State 23. 520 ACT score: 23.8 Minority: 21.6 percent University of Colorado 28,624 ACT score: 26 Minority: 16 percent 28,624 University of Missouri 29,761 ACT score: 25.5 Minority: 8 percent University of Nebraska ACT score :24 Minority: 11.4 percent University of Oklahoma ORGANIZATION 29,721 ACT score: 25.6 Minority: 23.8 percent Students volunteer at campus garden Three dozen students gathered in the shady campus garden Sunday afternoon to learn about the ongoing project, as well as to create signs and decorations for the spot at the eastern edge of the campus. Maintained by EARTH — Environmental Action to Revitalize The Heartland — the multi-tiered garden was created in the space formerly occupied by the Hilltop Children's Nursery playground, with garden boxes built from the wood of disassembled decks. JON STEIN FULL STORY PAGE 6A DINING Experiment leaves trays in the rack KU Dining Services is forgoing the use of trays in the three residential dining centers on campus. It made the decision after "Try it Trayless," an experiment to reduce cafeteria waste, appeared to be successful. Other colleges around the country, including the Big 12's Texas Tech, have also completed the experiment with positive findings. It is one of KU Dining Services' many sustainability initiatives. PROFILE Student interns at 'The Daily Show' Rachel Helling, Kansas City, Mo., junior, interned at "The Daily Show" last year. She says she had a great time working in on the show, but was glad to be a student again. FULL STORY PAGE 6A BY FRANCESCA CHAMBERS fchamberskanans.com Helling, a Kansas City, Mo., junior, had no experience in film or sketch writing at that time, but as she sat in her room in Hashinger Hall watching Andy Samberg perform on "SNL," she was inspired and determined to make her prediction come true. Rachel Helling's friends laughed at her when she told them freshman year that she planned to work for "Saturday Night Live" someday soon. Tyler Waugh/KANSAN Six months later, Helling was turned down for an internship with "SNL," but she did receive an internship at "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." "I ended up getting something else that was equally as awesome," she said. "Maybe more so." Helling moved to New York after her freshman year before she was offered the internship at "The Daily Show" in October 2007. She had always wanted to move to the city and finally did when a friend said she would move there too. They lived with another friend who was in New York. Helling received a call from "The Daily Show" the same day she faxed her resume. She interviewed at the show a couple days later, and on Oct. 31, she was hired for the internship. She began working at the show in early January 2008. Helling left the University of Kansas and transferred to Hunter College in New York. In October 2007, she applied for internships at the major late-night comedy talk shows such as "SNL," "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report." "I thought hed ignore us, because he was Jon Stewart, but he was very cool to us. I was very star struck at first," Helling said. "I totally got used to it. Then he was just my boss, just a cool guy." Helling said she was impressed by the host, Jon Stewart, during her first few weeks at work. She said he was more involved in the writing and production of the show than she expected. Each day, the interns who worked at the show full-time, like Helling, would rotate to a new job. Helling said most days she would do the typical intern grunt work Abdul was not the only star Helling would see while working for "The Daily Show," Helling said she saw former "Daily Show" correspondent Stephen Colbert and — getting breakfast for the crew and running scripts back and forth from Comedy Central's headquarters and the studio — but other days were more interesting. After the cameraman finished filming the segment, Helling was sent to retrieve his bicycle from the stand to which it was chained. But when she put the key in the lock, it snapped in half. On one day that Helling refers to as the worst day of her life, she was sent out with John Oliver, one of "The Daily Show" correspondents, and a producer to break into the FOX news studio. She then had to explain to the crew what happened and found a security guard inside of Rockefeller Center who helped her. Conan O'Brien. "It it was a very intertin thing to do," she said. "But I saw Paula Abdul inside Rockefeller. That was very cool!" But her journey with "The Daily Show" was not over yet. Helling's father was asked to travel to Denver for the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 25 to Aug. 28, on behalf of The Kansas City Star. When she learned "The Daily Show" would tape in Denver during the convention, she asked one of the show's producers if she could tag along and have her internship back for the week. Helling finished her internship in June and moved back home in July. This time around, Helling was not asked to be an intern, she was a paid employee. Her name even appeared in the show's credits. "The first time I saw that I freaked out," she said. Once, she was asked to stand in for correspondent Aasif Mandvi during rehearsal while he was on assignment. Helling said that was her favorite memory of working at the show. Her father, David Helling, who is a "I was like, 'Rachel, of all my friends, you would do that," Sarah Eyers, Kansas City, Mo., junior, said. Helling's friends were also surprised, but one of her friends who was watching "SNL" with her when she made her decision to apply for the internships, said she knew Rachel would make good on her declaration. reporter for the Kansas City Star and a former reporter for KCTV 5 News, said he was astonished when Rachel told him about the opportunity. Helling did not want to return to Kansas at first, but she said she was glad she came back to finish her degree. "You know when you live in New York, it can wear you down," Helling said. "Sometimes I would say, I wish I was just back in Kansas at a frat party, because I really had to grow up. In some ways I missed being a student, so it's good to be back." index — Edited by Ramsey Cox Classifieds. 4B Opinion. 5A Crossword. 4A Sports. 1B Horoscopes. 4A Sudoku. 4A ASSOCIATED PRESS All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2008 The University Daily Kansan P JOHANSSON WEDS RYAN REYNOLDS The actors tied the knot in a small ceremony in Canada ENTERTAINMENT | 4A weather TODAY 75 50 Scattered I-Storm Scattered T-Storm TUESDAY 71 48 Sunny Sunny WEDNESDAY 71 49 Sunny 2A NEWS quote of the day "If you don't like how things are, change it. You're not a tree." — John Rohn, American author fact of the day It can take as little as four but as many as 15 years to grow a Christmas tree of average retail sale height (six to seven feet). The average growing time is seven years. www.christmastree.org THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 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. 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The last remaining protesters living in trees on the UC Berkeley campus descended from their perch Tuesday, ending a 21-month occupation of a campus grave aimed at stopping construction of a sports center. P Jayhawks & Friends Your face HERE Your face HERE The Kansan will publish recent pictures of you and your friends on the second page of the news and sports sections. Sports-related photos will run on 2B of the sports section (Sportin' Jayhawks), while all other photos will run on 2A of the news section (Jayhawks & Friends). Photos will also be published online at Kansan.com. 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It's the eighth Mersenne prime discovered at UCLA. Primes are numbers like three, seven and 11 that are divisible by only two whole positive numbers: themselves and one. Hospital error tells a man he's expecting PORTLAND, Ore. — A patient treated for agonizing abdominal pain received this surprising news in the hospital's paperwork: "Based on your visit today, we know you are pregnant." Surprising indeed for 71-year-old John Grady Pippen. The staff at Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach gave the retired mechanic and logger the ridiculously happy news this month, along with some pain pills. Hospital administrator William McMillan says an errant keystroke caused the hospital's computer to spit out the wrong discharge instructions for the grandfather. Would-be robber stumped by question CENTEREACH, N.Y. — Police say a bank teller in Long Island, New York, had a simple question for a would-be robber: Are you serious? The skeptical teller's question was apparently enough to spook the female suspect, who fled the Roslyn Savings Bank in Centereach late Thursday afternoon without a dime. Police say she walked into the bank located inside a supermarket and handed the teller a note demanding cash and threatening to open fire if the teller didn't comply. You smelt it, you dealt it: fart prompts charges CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia man accused of gas and fanning it toward a police officer no longer faces a battery charge. The Kanawha County prosecutor's office requested that the charge be dropped against 34-year-old Jose Cruz. According to a criminal complaint, Cruz passed gas and made a fanning motion toward patrolman T.E. Parsons after being taken to the police station for a breathalyzer test. Associated Press on campus The public event "All Majors Senior Day — Registration Required" will begin at 8:15 a.m. in the Kansas Union. The student group event "Jewish New Year Celebrations Sponsored by Chabad at KU — Services and Buffet Lunch" will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Big 12 Room in the Kansas Union. The UGRA Meeting will begin! at 1 p.m. in Nunenaker Center. The workshop "Dreamweaver: Quick Fixes" will begin at 3 p.m. in the Budig PC Lab. The workshop "Employment Workshops for International Students" will begin at 4 p.m. in the Jayhawk Room in the Kansas Union. The public event "Neutral Ground: All U.S. Combat Forces Should be Withdrawn from Iraq by May 2010" is at 7 p.m. in the Dole Institute of Politics. The seminar "NOT Over the Hill at 50: Sexuality & Relationships in the Lives of Older Adults" will begin at 7 p.m. in Continuing Education. NATIONAL Hurricane Kyle misses Maine, heads to Canada MACHIAS, Maine — Fishermen moved boats to shelter from a rare burst of tropical weather along Maine's rugged eastern coast Sunday as a weakening Hurricane Kyle spun past on its way to Canada, threatening a glancing blow equivalent to a classic nor'easter. A hurricane watch for Maine was discontinued Sunday, but a tropical storm warning remained in effect from Stonington, at the mouth of Penobscot Bay, to Eastport on the Canadian border, the National Hurricane Center said. The Canadian Hurricane Centre issued a hurricane warning for parts of southwestern Nova Scotia. Associated Press KU Wednesday is the deadline to change your KU Online ID password. This change is required twice a year. You'll need to do it for access to online services such as Enroll and Pay, and Blackboard. KU1nfo daily KU info MEMORIAL UNIONS Tell us your news Cottar Com, Dent Mark Dew, Hurst, Kelsey Hayes, Brenna Hawry or Mary Sorrick at 864-8410 or editor@ contact us Kansan newsroom 111 Stauffer Flint Hall 135 Jayahw Blvd. Lawrence, KS 65045 The University of Kansas Contributing to Student Success Coming in October $24.95 Preorder and receive FREE SHIPPING Bill Self: At Home in the Phog By Bill Self with John Rohde, foreword by Larry Brown By Bill Self with John Rohde, foreword by Larry Brown KU Bookstores | kubookstores.com BILL SELF AT HOME IN THE PHOG By Bill Self and his staff impromptu CAFE FEATURING Appetizers Appetizers · Angus Beef Burgers · Gourmet Soups · Salads · Sandwiches Full Entrees · Steak, Chicken and Fish · Desserts Level 3 of the Kansas Union We accept Beak Em Burks. Departmental invocating for faculty and staff KU Dining Services | kudining.com GROCERY $500 bingo in groceries & prizes Thursday, October 2 8:00 PM TO 11:00 PM BALLROOM KANSAS UNION SUA WWW.SUAEVENTS.COM SUA Union Programs | unionprograms.ku.edu THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 NEWS 3A POLITICS Leaders agree on $700B deal ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON—Congressional leaders and the White House agreed Sunday to a $700 billion rescue of the alling financial industry after lawmakers insisted on sharing spending controls with the Bush administration. The biggest U.S. bailout in history won the tentative support of both presidential candidates and goes to the House for a vote Monday. The plan, bollixed up for days by election-year politics, would give the administration broad power to use taxpayers' money to purchase billions upon billions of home mortgage-related assets held by cash-starved financial firms. House Republican Leader, Rep. John Boehnner, (R-Ohio), and House Republican Whip, Rep. Roy Blunt, (R-Mo.), speak to reporters after a lengthy House conference meeting regarding legislation on the financial crisis Sunday, on Capitol Hill. President Bush called the vote a difficult one for lawmakers but said he is confident Congress will pass it. "Without this rescue plan, the costs to the American economy could be disastrous," Bush said in a written statement released by the White House. regard for Wall Street and administration officials who warned that inaction would cause the economy to seize up and spiral into recession. Flexing its political muscle, Congress insisted on a stronger hand in controlling the money than the White House had wanted. Lawmakers had to navigate between angry voters with little A deal in hand, Capitol Hill leaders scrambled to sell it to colleagues in both parties and acknowledged they were not certain it would pass. "Now we have to get the votes," said Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., the majority leader. The final legislation was released Sunday evening. House Republicans and Democrats met privately to review it and decide how they would vote. "This isn't about a bailout of Wall Street, it's a buy-in, so that we can turn our economy around," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. 1980 nomic universe to be Washington," said a top negotiator, Sen. Chris Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. But, he added, "The center of gravity is here temporarily. ... God forbid it' s here any longer than it takes to get credit moving again." "I don't know of anyone here who wants the center of the eco- The largest government intervention in financial markets since the Great Depression casts Washington's long shadow over Wall Street. The government would take over huge amounts of devalued assets from beleaguered financial companies in hopes of unlocking frozen credit. ASSOCIATED PRESS The plan would let Congress block half the money and force the president to jump through some hoops before using it all. The government could get at $250 billion immediately, $100 billion more if the president certified it was necessary, and the last $350 billion with a separate certification — and subject to a congressional resolution of disapproval. Still, the resolution could be vetoed by the president, meaning it would take extra-large congressional majorities to stop it. Lawmakers who struck a post-midnight deal on the plan with Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson predicted final congressional action might not come until Wednesday. The proposal is designed to end a vicious downward spiral that has battered all levels of the economy. Hundreds of billions of dollars in investments based on mortgages have soured and cramped banks' willingness to lend. "This is the bottom line: If we do not do this, the trauma, the chaos and the disruption to everyday Americans' lives will be overwhelming, and that'a price we can't afford to risk paying." Sen.udd Gregg, the chief Senate Republican in the talks, told The Associated Press, "I do think we'll be able to pass it, and it will be a bipartisan vote." A breakthrough came when Democrats agreed to incorporate a GOP demand — letting the government insure some bad home loans rather than buy them. That would limit the amount of federal money used in the rescue. Another important bargain, vital to attracting support from centrist Democrats, would require that the government, after five years, submit a plan to Congress on how to recoup any losses from the companies that got help. Student Senate THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS VOLUNTEER FAIR Thursday, October 2nd 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Kansas Union, 4th floor lobby post-graduate volunteer opportunities student volunteer opportunities AASU General Meeting Monday, September 29 at 7:30 pm Location: Classroom located at the Sabitini Multicultural Resource Center (SMRC) by the Kansas Union There will be a POT LUCK dinner - Asian food, snacks, desserts and drinks! Bring your own dish if you wish. We’ll be having fun games, announcements about upcoming events, and discussions about recent news regarding Asian Americans! We hope you can join us! The 9th Annual Race Ipsa - 5K Run/Walk - Sponsored by the Student Bar Association - to benefit The Support for Public Advocacy Fund, in honor of Jana Mackey When: October 4th, 2008, 8:30 a.m., race begins @ 9:00 Where: Registration is at the Law School - Green Hall on the campus of KU - race takes place on campus Who: All are invited to attend Price: $15 registration fee - gets you a t-shirt, breakfast & beverages, 5K race, and a morning of fun. Sign up at the Law School Student Bar Association Office - Rm. 100, Green Hall. OR contact pwatkins@ku.edu, or jojo1018@hotmail.com. WHO: Federalist Society DATE: Tuesday, October 7, 2008 TIME: 12:30 1:30pm LOCATION: Burge Union, McCook Room SPEAKER: Allyson Ho and Morgan Lewis TOPIC: United States Supreme Court: A Preview of Next Term² WHO: Rock the Vote WHAT: Rock the Vote Gallery WHEN: 29th September to 10th October WHERE: Kansas Union Gallery; 4th Floor Join us for a reception opening of the Rock the Vote Gallery - the Gallery will display postcards created by members of the KU community concerning politics and the upcoming election. Also featured will be design work by KU Graphic Design students. Reception starts at 1:00pm, 4th floor, Kansas Union Gallery. WHO: Sigma Kappa Sorority WHAT: Philanthropy Event WHERE: Cold Stone Creamery WHEN: October 2 and 3 from 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. BENEFITING: Alzheimer’s Awareness Alpha Chi Soccer Classic 3 v 3 SOCCER TOURNAMENT October 4, 2008 Shenk Complex (23rd & Iowa) Check in: 8:30 AM Games start: 9:00AM DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: SEPTEMBER 30TH WOMEN & MENS BRACKETS $75 for team $50 for additional teams MAX 6 PLAYERS PER TEAM ALL PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE T-SHIRT HOW TO SIGN UP: • Complete roster found in envelope. • Make check to Alpha Chi Omega. • Drop check and completed roster, to Alpha Chi before TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 30th! Questions? Call or Email: Kristen Walkins: (913) 980-7688, walkins4@ku.edu Liz Winick: (913) 299-9839, luzwinick@ku.edu ALPHA CHI OMEGA 3v3 SOCCER CLASSIC 4A ENTERTAINMENT THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Conceptis Sudoku 1 1 2 6 9 5 7 7 4 3 3 5 2 1 5 3 2 3 3 5 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 7 9/29 Answer to previous puzzle 1 9 3 7 6 8 4 2 5 6 5 4 2 9 1 3 8 7 2 7 8 3 5 4 6 9 1 3 4 2 5 8 7 1 6 9 5 1 9 4 3 6 8 7 2 8 6 7 9 1 2 5 4 3 7 2 5 8 4 3 9 1 6 9 8 6 1 7 5 2 3 4 4 3 1 6 2 9 7 5 8 Difficulty Level ★ Jacob Burghart NUCLEAR FOREHEAD polo water polo? water polo WORKING TITLE Hi honey! I'm ho-ho-home! You of all people should know, Elizabeth. I know when you are sleeping—and with whom! I already have! What's the matter? Christopher! You wouldn't... NICE Rudolph-carrots Sacculum-Xbox Aristotle-house-Pod Toyota- e-Smart car good luck playing mp3s and movies on a lump of coal! THE ADVENTURES OF JESUS AND JOE DIMAGGIO Sara Mac HEY! WHAT'S UP DOWNSTAIRS- NEIGHBOR JIMMY? ...I'LL GO GET MY WALLET. SEARCH FOR THE AGGRO CRAG Paul Newman Name? I'm sorry. Your name was stolen from the book when McDonald's picked up your sand lard dressing. BUT, Slupeber is the glimmer spirit comedy of all time, so I'm going to sneak you in. Beer is in the back. ENTERTAINMENT Actors Johansson, Renyolds tie the knot in Canada LOS ANGELES — Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds did a little rushing into it after all. The couple married this weekend, according to publicist Meredith O'Sullivan. She did not provide details. Us Weekly reported on its Web site Sunday that the small wedding took place at a resort Johansson most recently starred in the Woody Allen film "Vicky Christina Barcelona." Reynolds starred on the TV show "Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place." outside Vancouver, British Columbia. Guests included Scarlett's mother, Melanie Sloan, and her brother, Adrian Johansson, the magazine said. The couple announced their engagement in May. "We're just enjoying our time, the actress said last month. We're just recently — very recently — engaged. So, you know, we're just taking it easy. And no big plan yet. But it's a good time and we're just ... "I mean, I'm 23.There's no reason to rush into it.Everything feels very natural and relaxed." enjoying our time to be young and engaged. Associated Press 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. HOROSCOPES Today is a 7 They say opposites attract, so don't get into a snit if you encounter a person who seems to be simply contrary. Listen, watch and smile. You'll be irresistible. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 6 It will take enormous determination to get even your regular chores done. Or you could hire somebody else to do them. Even on a tight budget, it's justifiable. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is an 8 You and your loved ones want so many things. You have great fantasies. You can't afford everything now, so set priorities. Devise a plan. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 5 You don't have to be sick to use one of your sick days. Maybe you just need to catch up on your reading. That's a good excuse. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8 A new topic holds your attention, possibly to the detriment of all your regular chores. Better call and reschedule your deadlines. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is an 8 Looks like the money's coming your way, but don't tell anybody. Wait until the contract is signed, which shouldn't be very long. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Todays on 8 Today is an 8 You're gaining confidence, and that's good if you don't overdo it. Sure, you're great. Also be a nice person. But don't gamble with the rent. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) It's perfectly normal for you to want to hide out every once in a while. Go to your secret place, hang out your sign and lock the door behind you: No Visitors Allowed. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is an 9 Meetings will go well, if you limit the time each person has to express his or her great ideas. Two minutes each is good. If you don't set limits, they'll ramble on forever. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 6 Assume more responsibility. It probably won't mean more work. It could mean more money, but that's not a sure thing either. Do it because you're needed. And because you're good. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 9 Today is a 9 Sure, there might be a few complications arising later on, but this is a marvelous time to begin just about anything. You've waited long enough. You'll be able to do the numbers to figure out where you stand. This is not your favorite job, but it's good to have it done. And you should have the patience now. Hang in there. 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KU ENDOWMENT The University of Kansas KEGS & EGGS $6 Breakfast Platters $5 Old Style Pitchers THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN $3 Bloody Mary's $3 Jager Bombs Coming this week for Cyber Security Awareness Thursday, October 2 • System Hardening Workshop Budig Instruction Lab1-3 p.m. www2.ku.edu/~workshops • Hashinger Hall Session 7-8 p.m. Pizza, Giveaways, and Prize Drawings! Coming this week for Cyber Security Awareness Thursday, October 2 www.beseKUre.ku.edu OPINION THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 5A MONDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 LETTERSTO THE EDITOR I Republican turns to Democrat after war The most important day this year will be Nov. 4. ASSOCIATED PRESS People should look at each candidate very carefully, but Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama would do this country some serious good. We have more problems on our own soil that are not even being looked at because of the war in the Middle East. Why is it that helping a country more than 10,000 miles from Washington create a democracy is more important then helping our own citizens? I was a huge Republican supporter until about three months ago. I worked at a camp this summer, and the first week of camp was a free camp for children who had parents overseas in the military. One of my campers had a father who was working with the Marines in Iraq. His father was shot and killed while trying to save a Marine's life. Seeing the look on a 10-year-old boy's face when he found out that he would never see his father again was one of the most painful things I have ever had to go through. His father died trying to ensure another man life. And why was he killed? No one knows because no one knows why we are still in Iraq. 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 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 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 Obama supports our troops, not the war. He wants to ensure that not another child has to suffer from knowing he will never see his parent again like this camper did. Not another wife will have to raise her children alone, like this mother did. No other parents have to realize that they outlived their own child. Obama supports peace, and peace is what this country needs. Michael A. Cerier is a freshman from Beverly Hills, Mich. 承恩 through many battles and atrocities I had to be strong because I knew I was fighting for the freedoms of our great country. But today I wanted to cry many tears as I saw the bell tower being desecrated, this campanile which stands as a memorial to all who fought in WWII. But the greatest tragedy is how these actions are promoted by the student paper at this university. I struggle to think of any- thing more vulgar or dis- respected than what this paper and its editors have chosen to publish. © John william Sept 20, 2003 —Johan Rasmussen is a 1994 graduate from Lawrence What we can all agree with about abortion What forces many women to confront abortion are limited access to health care, extensive poverty, sexual violence, poor sex education and skewed views of sexuality in society (Letter: Graphic images force us to confront abortion, Sept. 10). The stories behind the women who have had an abortion are what bring abortion "to a human level." The idea that anyone is probabortion is laughable. As someone who sees abortion as an often "distant, mostly rhetorical debate," the letter's writer might actually benefit from studying the rhetoric involved with abortion a bit more. Wherever you stand on the abortion debate, it can at least be agreed that the fewer abortions, the better. Does displaying any of these graphic images really lessen the number of abortions? They do not lessen the number when they are meant to produce shock and guilt, as the billboard-sized display outside of Strong Hall did. What has occurred because of their presence a few weeks ago is an increase in discussion about abortion. Instead of arguing in endless circles about such things as when "life" begins and trying to find a specific set of morals that apply to all (something which we need to accept as an impossibility), let's instead try to work together to reduce the number of abortions that occur. This has to start by dealing with the social issues of inadequate health care, extensive poverty and sexual violence. Part of being pro-choice is the choice for women to have a healthy pregnancy. - Krista Gampper is a senior from Iola. HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER GUIDELINES Send letters to opinion@kansan.com. Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. The submission should include the author's name, grade and hometown. CONTACT US Length: 300 words Matt Erickson, editor 864-4810 or merickson@kansan.com Dani Hurst, managing editor 864-4310 or dhurst@kansan.com Kelsey Hayes, Kansan.com managing editor 864-4810 or khaves@kansan.com Matt Erickson, editor Mark Dent, mcnaging editor 864-4810 or mdent@kansan.com Lauren Keith, opinion editor 54-4924 or keith@kansan.com Jordan Herrmann, business manager 864-4358 or jherrmann@kansan.com Patrick De Oliveira, associate opinion editor 864-4924 or pdeoliveira@kansan.com Jon Schlitt, sales and marketing adviser 864-7666 or jschlitt@kansan.com Toni Bergquist, sales manager 864-4477 or tbergquist@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news adviser THE EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERSHIP BOARD Members of the Kanan Editorial Board are Alex Dohrty, Jenny Hartz, Lauren Keith, Patrick de Vries, Raye Sebagui and Ian Stanford. adviser 864-7667 or mgibson@kansan.com FROM THE DRAWING BOARD THE CAMPUS VOTE ERIN BROWN Student Senators are planning to meet with focus groups next month to discuss the new aquatic center and how much students would be willing to pay for it. The aquatic center could be on the ballot next spring, but students should think carefully about the costs of such a project. MAX RINKEL FOREIGN AND THE FOCUS OF TONIGHT'S DEBATE WILL BE FOREIGN POLICY. Robinson already has a pool for students to use, and the new aquatic center will not come cheap. The project will cost thousands of dollars to build and may raise students fees. A funding plan has not been established yet, but no doubt students will be paying for this expensive project. In addition to the cost for the aquatic center, students must also Who will really pay for a new aquatic center? One argument for the pool is that the Student Recreation Fitness Center would be competitive with other schools, such as Mizzou's complete with Olympic size pool and lazy river. consider time. Voting on this project will not take place until spring, and then building plans appointments with architects must be made before construction can even begin. Once the pool is finally completed, the arriving freshmen and transfer students will receive a brand new pool, courtesy of those attending the University now. Having a new aquatic center will do nothing for my education. A new pool will not help me with my career goals or teach me time management. A new aquatic center will not give me a degree or help me plan my life after these short four years. I am already paying enough for my college education without the cost of an aquatic center I will never see. Although having a top notch aquatic center looks good on paper, I would hope students would be more concerned about the quality of education they are receiving and not the size of their pool. The entire project could take months, even years to finish. Current students would be paying for a project they would not able to enjoy. Students care enough about their education and their money to reject a new aquatic center, instead of simply checking yes. Brown is a Wichita sophomore in journalism and political science. Instead of raising student fees for a pool that would rarely be used, and might never be finished, Student Senate should propose bills to enhance the quality of education at the University. Preparing students for careers should be more of a priority than building a second pool on campus. Rats! Why the idea of male birth control may not work I LICHEN THIS TO SCIENCE KATIE OBERTHALER Jayplay ran an article Thursday about the experimental male contraceptive pill H2-gamendazole ("Balancing the burden of birth control"). The social and cultural issues raised in the article are significant, and I don't disagree that male contraceptives would be a revolutionary advancement. tested on rats. Animal drug testing is a relatively good indication of human reactions to drugs, but some variance between humans and rats will undoubtedly occur. But asking whether male contraceptive pills are good is premature at this point: The first issue should be the health of the user, and the article did not fully address that. Male birth control pill temporarily reduces fertility by inhibiting genes that produce sperm, according an article published in the Biology of Reproduction. The sperm count rebounds after treatment with mild side effects. However, the drug has only been The ability for sperm production to resume and for few side effects to occur depends on how the drug binds to multiple genes. The report notes that these mechanisms are not yet fully understood, which may lead to irreversible sperm production and higher rates of side effects. The article in jayplay portrayed the pill as a godsend to libido-laden young adults who are uninterested in procreation right now. Yet how appealing will it look to those same users five or 10 years later if fertility is permanently reduced? Some say using condoms is a hassle. Few women on birth control would buy the logic that using rubber every time you have sex is more irritating than remembering to take a daily pill. Although condoms do block ejaculate from entering the female body, they also protect against most sexually transmitted infections. Male contraceptives may relieve the fear of pregnancy, but they could also exacerbate the transmission of STIs if condoms are abandoned. The Jayplay article asserts that only people in monogamous, STI-free relationships would use the new pill instead of condoms. Likewise, promoting male contraceptives as substitutes for condoms is a dangerous assertion. However, that certainly isn't the case with female birth control. Why would male contraceptives be any different? Male contraceptives are highly experimental and shouldn't be touted as a miracle drug yet. We shouldn't have a rash sense of hope without considering all the medical drawbacks. More research is needed to address its safety. We should ask about those same issues now and worry about cultural acceptance later. Obertherla is a Wichita junior in English. editorials around the nation Why we should worry about a nuclear Iran Limit gas exports to Iran to cut nuke threat. For decades, the world's top objective in the Middle East has been to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As hopes of a peace deal have faded, a huge threat to stability and peace in the Middle East has materialized in the nuclear ambitions of Iran. Every credible source believes Tehran, ruled by Islamist radicals who deny the Holocaust and openly declare Israel should be wiped off the map, is well on its way to producing a nuclear weapon. Iran could have one as soon as 2010. Realizing the menace a nuclear-armed Iran would pose to Mideast and world peace, the United States and France are among the alarmed nations that have joined Israel in trying to impose more meaningful sanctions. A decision by the international community to restrict gas exports to Iran would lead to discontent among its citizens already unhappy with theocratic rule and could be just the thing to persuade Tehran to stop its nuclear program. Chicago Sun-Times Sept. 20 editorial FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. Going to KU has made me realize that I have a permanent case of jungle fever --about it. Mrs. E's doesn't always have vanilla yogurt with the granola pieces. Be sure you don't accidentally get the sour --about it. Frost. --about it. As I was driving you back, I listened to the sound of my watch ticking, and I felt the miles between us, and all I could think of was Robert --about it. Life is best when you know you are going to get drunk with your closest friends and just chill That works until your friends bail on you. When I'm depressed, I read Free for All. --about it. --about it. I'm really tired of people who think their life is so bad. You can cry about it, or you can shut up and do something --- I saw the best dad in Lawrence today. He was driving a Grand Prix and had his music so loud it was probably blowing out his son's earrums. --- I wish Christmas would just get here quicker. --- Wow, Free for All is really shady during the weekends. --- I need a fake ID and pronto. --- I'm here or there,depending on whether you are there or here You know you live in Johnson County when your neighbors have a rider mower for a lawn that's half the size of yours. --- --- I am mildly addicted to pears. --- I hate it when the people next to you leave for the weekend and don't turn off their alarm. --- I got bitten by a spider last night. I'm still waiting for my spider senses to develop. Right now all I feel is pain. --- To all those dumb Victoria Secret wearers: You attend KU, not Pink University. --- Stop hitting on the TA. You're a total douche. Sincerely, the rest of your math class. --- Silence. Somewhere Chuck Norris is speaking. --- @ @KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. 6A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY SEPTEMBER 29 2008 DINING Experiment finds benefits in going 'trayless' MILK Photo illustration by Ryan McGeener A recent experiment conducted by KU Dining Services investigated the effects of removing trays from dining halls. The study found that removing the trays led to less wasted food. Dining halls will continue to go without trays while the experiment's results are further investigated. KU Dining Services study shows ditching trays means less food wasted BY JOE PREINER jpreiner@kansan.com Trays went missing from all three residential dining halls last Wednesday. But this wasn't part of some strange crime spree. It was all part of the plan. KU Dining Services conducted an experiment during the last two weeks aptly Without trays, total liquid waste was reduced by 53.6 percent. food waste was reduced by 38.2 percent and paper waste was reduced by 12.6 percent. named "Try it Trayless." The idea aims to eliminate much of the food wasted by students in cafeterias. Similar "I think the results are significant and speak volumes to part of the rationale behind this change." The trial study, which took place on two separate days, measured the amount of food and liquid waste accumulated through three meals SHERYL KIDWELL Assistant Director, Dining Services experiments have been successful at other college campuses, including the University of California at Santa Cruz and the University of Connecticut. Sheryl Kidwell, assistant director of KU Dining Services, said the results had been calculated and were significant. at each of the three residential dining halls: Oliver, GSP and Mrs. E's. On the first day, student volunteers measured the amount of waste people left on their trays. less day, which was last Wednesday, volunteers again measured the waste from student meals. On the tray- "I think the results are significant and speak volumes to part of the rationale behind this change," Kidwell said. Kidwell wandered through Mrs. E's during the trav-free meals. She said she had heard a wide range of comments from students, most of whom seemed to understand the experiment's goal. She said many students commented they ate less food without trays, which they said would be good for them in the long run. Rob Goetsch, Overland Park senior, volunteered at Mrs. E's for both days of the experiment. He said dining without trays made discarding food easier by reducing the amount of wasted food, but also made washing dishes more difficult because the dishwashing system was designed to use trays. One of the volunteers in the dish room at Mrs. E's was Kim Hernandez. Hutchinson junior. She said she saw how much students threw away during one dinner session and was shocked. "Multiply that by three other dining centers and three meals a day and the amount of waste is outrageous." Hernandez said. Hernandez, an international studies and environmental studies major, said she noticed students reacted to the situation in different ways. She said some students disliked the change, while others were supportive of the idea and its benefits. "Students need to start caring more about the world they live in," Hernandez said. "If this is one way KU Dining Services can help reduce KU's footprint on the environment, then I am fully supportive of their efforts." Kassidy Spring, Garnett sophomore, volunteered in the GSP dining hall. She said the difference in food waste between the two trial days was clearly noticeable. Spring said working with the project made her more conscientious about the amount of food she wasted. With the promising results of the experiment, Kidwell said, the residence halls will remain without trays while KU Dining Services reviews the experiment's findings. "I really feel this proved to be a worthwhile and beneficial trial and going trayless may be the new norm for residential dining." Kidwell said. ORGANIZATION - Edited by Adam Mowder Campus garden celebrates with homegrown dishes BY RYAN MCGEENEY rmcgeeney@kansan.com Ask enough people why they got involved in a community garden, and one word starts to surface over and over again: "Dirt." Marissa Meyer, Overland Park sophomore, began volunteering with the campus garden last semester. "For me, it's just fun to get out here and be outside for a while and play around in the dirt," Mever said. inal founders in Fall 2005. Facilities Operations removed most of the playground equipment from the lot, which had originally been used by the Hilltop Children's Nursery. Olsen and other volunteers dismantled the decks that had covered the area and used the wood to construct the maze of garden boxes that now cover the landscape. Students then used $500 they received from Student Senate to purchase Meyer was among about three dozen students and community members gathered in the shade of the @ KANSAN.COM Visit kansan.com/ photos for a gallery from the garden public relations building at the edge of campus Sunday afternoon for a garden party sponsored by a group known as Environmental Action to Revitalize the Heartland. EARTH is a project of the Center for Community Outreach. soil for the garden, which was later fortified when Facilities Operations brought in more than a ton of mulch that was refuse from trees Margaret Tran, Derby junior, and Maddie Fry, Topeka senior, co-directors of the gardening project, led tours of the garden's dozen varieties of tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables, and provided materials to paint signs and rocks to adorn the garden. A half-dozen dishes were available for snacking, featuring vegetables produced by the garden. Local Burger, a Lawrence restaurant known for its organic meals and local-food, produced dishes made with the garden's ingredients. Aaron Olsen, Overland Park senior, was one of the garden's orig. downed by the microburst in the spring of 2006. Taiko drummer. When Olsen left to study abroad in the fall of 2006, the garden went unused and untended for nine months, until the EARTH project adopted the area in the fall of 2007. "When I left, I didn't just want to pass it on without somebody being excited about it." Olsen said. Rob Ryan, Shawnee senior, said he followed Olsen into the project, and has become one of the garden's central caretakers. CULTURE Allison Richardson/KANSAN "it's a lot of fun," said Ryan, "and I like to get my hands dirty." "There's a core group of five or six people who are here about six hours a week," Ryan said. Ryan said he got involved primarily for the pleasure of it, but also for the time outdoors. — Edited by Arthur Hur Students drum, dance at festival The Taiko Club and the Okinawa Dance Group perform at K.C.'s Japan Festival Hayley Fry, Wichita senior, plays the duai kaiko during her performance for the Amateur Talent contest at the Greater Kansas City Japan Festival. Fry, who also plays the shime daiko, has been playing with the Taiko Club for a little under a year. BY BETSY CUTCLIFF bcutcliff@kansan.com Students in the University's Taikao Club and the Okinawa Dance Group drummed to a different beat Saturday during performances at the Greater Kansas City Japan Festival. The groups showcased two types of Japanese Taiko, music created by combining beats and pitches of different types of drums. Hayley Fry, Wichita senior, said the end result was a rhythmic, powerful pulse. "When you hear it, you heart doesn't beat, the drum beats," she said. While Taiko's origins are still debated, scholars agree that the rhythmic beating of the drums has been in practice for at least 2,000 years. The Taiko drum was frequently used in battles, to signify the arrival of the army, to intimidate the opposition or to call for backup. Over time the use of drums was refined and had spread from the battlefield to the emperor's court by the seventh century A.D. While Taiko drums come in all shapes and sizes, the most popular are nagado-daiko, characterized by a high-tension drumming surface stretched over a hollowed-out section of tree trunk. The shape and size often resembles a wine barrel, and the sound is generally deep and resonating. Fry said that hearing these types of drums her sophomore year was what interested her in Taiko. "I was completely blown away," she said. "The sounds just vibrated through me." The University's Taiko Club practices modern Taiko, also known as ensemble Taiko, and wasn't established until the early 1950s. According to Japanese author Takeshi Takata in her article "The Thundering World of Taiko," the formation of modern Taiko stemmed from an increased international culture exchange after World War II and the need for "something completely different and fresh" for the war-torn Japanese culture. One type of Taiko is the Okinawa dance, which combines synchronized drumming and music with choreographed dancing. Hayato Shinjo, Okinawa sophomore and president of the University's Okinawa Dance Group, said the dance and colorful purple costumes were unique because they were inspired by a mix of Japanese, Chinese and Korean culture. The island's location to the south of Japan made it more susceptible to influence from other cultures, specifically Buddhism. "The dance is meant to channel Buddha to welcome the Asian soul," Hayato said. Hayato's brother, Kazufuumi, Okinawa senior, said learning the traditional Okinawa dance was common on the island, and that he and his brother knew the dances from childhood and felt closer to home when they performed. One of the differences between the Taiko Club and the Okinawa Dance Group, aside from the dancing, is the emphasis on percussion and how the beats are decided. In the Okinawa dance, drums are used as accents to particular movements or to invoke certain feelings. Traditional ensemble Taiko music relies only on the different sounds of the drums to create a melody. Also, Okinawa dances are carefully choreographed and are largely passed down from one generation to the next. Modern Taiko can be written, re-written and even improvised. Fry said that for now the Taiko Club's teacher wrote most of the songs, but members of the club ere encouraged to come up with their own melodies. Both the groups said that they hoped to spread the Japanese cultural dance and music, and that participation in these activities gave a new perspective on East Asian culture — one that can't be replicated in the classroom. "We all pitch in on what we think would be a little better, like a little more force or an extra beat," Fry said. "It's just the memorization of sound." - Edited by Rachel Burchfield KU 6017 4303 0323 2554 JAY HAWK STUDENT ID: 0000000 Issued: 05/07/2008 ID CARD call click come by *No Commerce fee at another bank's ATM up to three times per month. 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BIG 12 FOOTBALL |6B KICK THE KANSAN BACK FOR WEEK 6 WWW.KANSAN.COM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 Take on the newspaper staff in The Kansan's weekly college football pick'em contest. SPORTS | 2B VOLLEYBALL PAGE1B Jayhawks' offense sags in loss to Longhorns Kansas wins one set in Saturday's match against No. 3 Texas BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com On Saturday, the Hawks managed to take another set from a top-three team, But this time the Jayhawks and coach Ray Bechard did not sound as enthused after the match. Kansas (7-6) fell to No. 3 Texas (8-2) at the Horejsi Family Athletic Center in four sets, winning the second set before losing two consecutive sets to close out the match. The Hawks had also managed to win one set in their match against No. 2 Nebraska on Wednesday. "I wish we were still out there." Bechard said right after the match. "The last three or four matches, it's been a slow start." Slow could be an understatement for the Jayhawks. They have lost the first set of every Big 12 match this season, and Saturday was no different. Kansas lost 25-14 and they had just as many kills, seven, as errors. "Once again you get down to a really good team 0-1, and then it's an uphill struggle." Bechard said. Texas came out on fire, with a .429 hitting percentage. It looked as if it was going to be another long night for Kansas, but once again it took a first-set dismantling to wake up the Jayhawks. While the Hawks won their second set, they began it with a shaky start. After starting the set down 1-5, Kansas fought back behind sophomore outside hitter Jenna Kaiser and junior and senior middle blockers Brittany Williams and Natalie Uhart. Kansas was able to extend its lead to a match-high four points at 17-13, eventually winning the set 25-20 on a Williams kill. But as with the Nebraska match, it went downhill from there. The Jayhawks lost the next two sets, though they fought admirably in the fourth set, losing 25-23. "We had some people who struggled offensively tonight," Bechard said, noting sophomore outside hitter Karina Garlington's season-low four kills. "And when you do that you have to find some other ways to help the team." And down the stretch, it was just too much of the Longhorns' junior All-American outside hitter Destinee Hooker, who finished off the fourth set with four straight kills, bringing her total to 20. Although they neutralized the rest of the Longhorns' offensive attack, the Jayhawks just could not muster up enough offense to take more than one set, something Bechard said he was not happy with. "That wasn't our goal tonight." "We're not taking a pat on the back for taking Texas to four games," Bechard said. Bechard's players feel the same way, with Uhart ready for the team to get rid of the slow starts. "It's disappointing. It's like we're tasting victory," Uhart said. "It's hard on us losing that last set by two points." With Garlington's bad game, it was at least nice for Bechard to see freshmen setter Nicole Tate continue to show signs of improvement. Tate had four kills to go along with three aces, as she used a short serve to get the Longhorns off balance during the second set. "We saw that playing the ball short would probably help us out," Tate said. "Coach just gave me the go, and I just did what I could." But once Texas figured out the short serve, the Longhorns regained their advantage. Even as a freshman, Tate knows that no matter how daunting an opponent is, the victories have to come. "We should of came out and performed a lot better than we did because losing is just getting unacceptable right now;" Tate said. Edited by Adam Mowder Junior middle blocker Brittany Williams blocks a shot at the net Saturday night against Texas, Kansas lost the match in four games to the Longhorns at the Horesi Center. Weston White/KANSAN ANSAS KA KA KA 10 Tennis 7 TENNIS Jayhawk Invitational starts well, ends with mixed results S BY WHITNEY HAMILTON whamilton@kansan.com Senior Edina Horvath returns a shot from Air Force's Allie Chermel. Horvart went undefended Friday afternoon in the day of play, winning both her singles match, as well as one doubles match at First Serve Tennis Complex. The Jayhawks had an explosive start to its three-day Jayhawk Invitational this weekend. The team's first home tournament — something new for everybody on the team, since usually it doesn't have a tournament at home — was a major success as the team finished strong the first two days. To start off the tournament, seniors Yuliana Svistun and Edina Horvath each won their singles matches and a doubles match. After watching the older players, the rest of the team glided along its opponents effortlessly and continued to use its agility and aggression to knock out other teams. The four doubles teams performed well together and each set blew the opponents out of the water. Sophomore Maria Martinez and freshman Erin Wilbert defeated Arizona State with an 8-4 victory. As well as Kuni Dorn and Horvath, who earned a victory over Air Force 8-4. The other doubles cycles, partners Swistun and Kate Morozova and Kate Goff and Allie Dzuba each had an 8-3 victory against UMKC proving the Jayhawks strength in doubles once and for all. Weston White/KANSAN Throughout the first day, the singles matches seemed to favor the Jayhawks. The benefit of having a tournament at home, beside having a home-court advantage, was the support of friends and family. Seeing familiar faces in the crowd appeared to be the driving force for the team's overall performance. Five out of eight players were undefeated on the first day, which consisted of singles and doubles matches — a feat that is worthy of consideration when watching the young team in just its second tournament of the season before the spring. "It is harder than the spring because you have to concentrate on playing more matches in a day than in the spring where you concentrate on just a singles or doubles game," Martinez said. On the second day of the Invitational, Martinez continued to shut out her opponents and led the team as the only player still undefeated. "I was playing a little more aggressively and my positioning on the court helped," Martinez said. Martinez beat her opponent, Andrea Straznicka of Kansas State University with 6-3 and 6-0 victories, then had to defeat her own teammate, Svistun. Martinez and her doubles partner, Wilbert defeated Kansas State 8-6 and overpowered Air Force 8-0. However, things started to head south for the team as Horvath. Dorn and Dzuba each lost their only match of the day, falling just short of a victory. Still, the Hawks had a team record of 6-5 in singles play, with the help of Martinez. Sadly, the luck ran out for the Hawks by the time Sunday rolled around and only two players won in singles play during the consolation round. Svistun defeated Arizona State (6-1, 6-4) and Dzuba defeated University of Missouri-Kansas City (6-0, 6-1). Still, the team won't be pining away at the losses, but instead learning from the experience of playing different teams and making the necessary changes before the next tournament comes around. "Today's match was pretty tough because the girl was from Nebraska and played really aggressive." Martinez said after her singles match. The tennis team's next tournament will be the ITA Central Regional Tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah from Oct. 16 through Oct. 19. Edited by Ramsey Cox SOCCER 3-2 victory Sunday offsets Friday's double-OT loss Lincoln, Neb. — No. 25 Kansas was bound to suffer some heartbreak this season. awiebe@kansan.com BY ANDREW WIEBE Nebraska delivered the first stomach punch with a late golden goal Friday night in Lincoln, Neb., as freshman forward Molly Thomas slid the ball past junior goalkeeper Julie Hanley with the three minutes remaining in the second overtime to break a 1-1 tie. "It hurts pretty bad," senior midfielder Jessica Bush said. "It was a good finish by them. They dominated us the whole game." Nebraska's long-ball tactics put Kansas on the back foot from the start. Coach Mark Francis said the team focused on combating the Cornhuskers' direct style of play last week in practice, but the home team consistently found space behind the Jayhawks' backline. The loss was especially frustrating considering Nebraska is rebuilding after their once-proud program has struggled in recent years. "We just came out and underestimated them," junior defender Estelle Johnson said. "The younger girls don't really know, but we should by now that any team in the Big 12 can beat any team." The Huskers outplayed Francis' team for most of the 90 minutes of regulation, but Hanley made two key stops in the early going to keep the game scoreless. Kansas made the most of its first opportunity just before halftime when senior forward Sara Rogers slipped a pass to junior forward Kim Boyer at the top of the 18-yard box. Boyer took one look at the goalkeeper off her line and drove a shot into the top netting to send the Jayhawks to the locker room with a lead to protect. Hanley and her left post kept Nebraska off the scoreboard in the opening 20 minutes of the second half, but the home side finally broke through in the 71st minute. Sophomore forward Michaella Fulmer latched onto yet another ball behind the Kansas defense and sent a square ball across the race of goal. The pass found junior forward Shay Powell, but sophomore defender Katie Williams deflected her shot. "They deserved to win," Francis said. "They out-hustled us. That's the bottom line today. First time all season someone out-hustled us." sent a volley past a helpless Hanley. Neither team could muster much more in regulation, but Kansas seemed the most likely to walk away with a victory during overtime. Freshman forward Kortney Clifton was alone with the goalkeeper, but she couldn't make the most of the chance. But Powell was first to the loose ball and Seven minutes later, Thomas was sprung behind the defense and her deft finish sent the Nebraska bench into wild celebrations while Kansas left the field with their heads down. "It's a wake up call for all of us." Bush said. JAYHAWKS BEAT IOWA STATE 3-2 The Jayhawks outshot the Cyclones 22-14, and senior goalkeeper Stephanie Baugh filled in capably after junior goalkeeper Julie Hanley was shaken up in the 76th minute. Two days after beginning Big 12 conference play with a loss, Kansas defeated Iowa State in Ames, Iowa, behind goals from junior Monica Dolinsky, sophomore Sarah Salazer and freshman Kortney Clifton. 4. After beginning conference play with two road games, Kansas returns to Lawrence next weekend for games against Texas Tech and Colorado. Edited by Rachel Burchfield --- --- 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY SEPTEMBER 29,2008 "I'm from Iowa. We don't know what cool is." quote of the day — Ashton Kutcher Kansas' football team hasn't allowed an opponent to rush for 200 yards in 30 consecutive games. trivia of the day — Kansas Athletics Q4 How many games has Kansas football coach Mark Mangino won at Kansas? A: 40. Mangino became the fourth coach in school history to win 40 games when Kansas defeated Sam Houston State, 38-14, on Sept. 20. He is 40-37 since taking control of the Kansas program. KU sports schedule 'City kid' finds beauty in rural Kansas plains Men's Golf: Louisville Invitational, first day (Louisville, Ky.) Women's Golf: John Ims Invitational, first day (Columbia, Mo.) Men's Golf: Louisville Invitational, final day (Louisville, Ky.) Women's Golf: Johnie Imes Invitational, final day (Columbia, Mo.) Today Tuesdav Wednesday Volleyball: Kansas State, 7 p.m. (Lawrence) Thursdav year, and it shouldn't. Last weekend's thrilling upsets provided a resounding answer for why college football doesn't need a playoff. The BCS system works because it makes the regular season count. Swimming: Pentathlon, 4 p.m. (Lawrence) Soccer: Texas Tech, 4 p.m. (Lawrence) Thursday No Events Friday tors on them, there are no complications. So go past the old farm houses. Go find Main Street. Go west. Go south. Go see the beauty. Florida, Southern California and Georgia lost to an underdog this last week and might have lost their opportunity to play in the national championship, too. None of it would matter if there was a playoff. These games would be as meaningless as any December college basketball game. At work, business types will escape from their cubicle, crowd the coffee pot and vent. At school, we'll talk to the kid sitting behind us reading the sports page. The topic will be the BCS. The system is flawed. It needs to go, everyone will say. It's beautiful. Softball: Western Illinois, 10 a.m. (Iowa City, Iowa) Softball: Iowa, 12:30 p.m. (Iowa City, Iowa) Soccer: Colorado, 1 p.m. (Lawrence) rere are LSATs and MCATs and projects and John Stuart Mill. There are teachers and papers and textbooks and the Internet bill. It's tough sometimes. correction Softball: Western Illinois, 11 a.m. [Avenue City, Iowa] Saturday Near the signs that say find God and the pebbly roads with trac- The mugshot that ran Corn stalk jungles stretch across farms in rows and columns. The stalks shroud the ground, creating a green sea of mystery. Pickup trucks rest on dirt roads outside farm houses, and nothing moves in the afternoon sun except for a boobbing oil derrick or two. The BCS ensures that from August to November, the games count. Three months of meaningful football is better than a three-week playoff. A. K. 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. THE MORNING BREW The discussion happens every junior soccer player Shannon McCabe on Friday in the Friday Gridlock feature was incorrect. Sunday Science says you can see about five miles to the horizon if the ground is perfectly flat. In Kansas, sometimes it seems like you can see forever. and its own stories. There's nothing quite like it anywhere else. Every few miles, another town pops up — Pratt, Claffin, Larned, McPherson, Florence, Sublette — there are tons McCabe Softball: Western Illinois, 11 a.m. (Iowa City, Iowa) Football: Iowa State, 11:30 a.m. (Ames, Iowa) Softball: Iowa, 4 p.m. (Iowa City, Iowa) Volleyball: Texas Tech, 7 p.m. (Lubbock, Texas) Cross Country: OSU Jamboree, TBA (Stillwater, Okla.) Rowing: Head of the Oklahoma, all day (Oklahoma City, Okla.) In two months, the columns will come. Every newspaper will feature one. Every Web site. Every magazine. BY MARK DENT mdent@kansan.com The small towns come and go, each one offering its own Main Street was actually junior rower Lexie Peterson. LOVINGTHE BCS Here's a shout-out to anyone from Pretty Prairie, located about 30 miles south of Hutchinson. That has to be the best name of any town in this country, except for Kokomo, Ind. City kids tend to think the state of Kansas is boring. Anything south or west of Lawrence that's not called Wichita must be the end of civilization I'm from the city and maybe used to have those same thoughts every once in a whille. Take a drive, and it will change your mind. Kansas soothes. Edited by Ramsey Cox Life gets complicated here in the city, here at the University. of them and they all offer a different sort of charm. PRETTY PRAIRIE KICKTHE KANSAN: WEEK SIX Pick games. Beat the Kansan staff. Get your name in the paper. This week's games: 1. No. 13 Auburn at No. 19 Vanderbilt (predict score) 2. No. 7 Texas Tech at Kansas State 3. No.14 Ohio State at No.18 Wisconsin 4. Florida State at Miami (Fla.) 5. No. 23 Oregon at No. 9 USC 6. Stanford at Notre Dame 7. washington at Arizona 7. Washington at Arizona 8. UNLV at Colorado State 9. South Carolina at Mississippi 10. Nevada at Idaho Name: E-mail: Year in school: Hometown: 2) Give your name, e-mail, year in school and hometown. 1) Only KU students are eligible. 3) Beat the Kansan's best prognosticator and get your name in the paper. 4) Beat all your peers and get your picture and picks in the paper next to the Kansan staff. 5) To break ties, pick the score of the designated game. Either submit your picks to KickTheKansan@kansan.com or to the Kansan Either submit your picks to KickTheKansan@kansan.com or to the Kansan business office, located at the West side of Stauffer-Flint Hall, which is between Wesco Hall and Watson Library. WEEK FIVE RESULTS Max Wescoe, San Diego, Calif., junior, took home the Kick the Kansan trophy in week five. Wescoe earned his title by correctly picking six games out of ten. Wescoe tied with four others who also finished 6-4, but his predicted score of 28-21 for the Fresno State — UCLA game was the closest to the actual score, 36-31. In honor of Wescoe's triumph, here's a quick spotlight on Wescoe's hometown of San Diego. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, San Diego had a population of 1,266,731 in 2007. Home to the NFL's San Diego Chargers and MLB's San Diego Padres, San Diego is also the hometown of fictional movie character Ron Burgundy, played by Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. MLB Brewers make it to the playoffs Milwaukee beat the Chicago Cubs Sunday winning the AL wildcard ASSOCIATED PRESS Already standing tall, CC Sabathia climbed on top of the Brewers dugout and sprayed fans with bubbly. A vintage scene, indeed. For the first time since 1982, when it was a member of the American League and well before wild cards even existed, Milwaukee is going to the playoffs. "It's our time," Sabathia said. Nathan said. No such luck for the New York Mets. They lost on the field — and the out-of-town scoreboard — and again were eliminated by Florida on the after beating the Cubs 3-1 Sunday. On Monday afternoon, Detroit visits Chicago in a makeup from a September rainout. If the White Sox win, the would host the Twins in a one-game tiebreaker Tuesday for the AL Central title. Then on Wednesday, the playoffs begin with three games: Manny Ramirez, Joe Torre and the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Chicago Cubs, the wild-card Brewers travel to Philadelphia and the World Series champion "We failed. We failed as a team. There's no excuses. We as a unit didn't get the job done." DAVID WRIGHT New York Mets third baseman final day. Making it worse, a farewell-to-Shea Stadium followed. "We failed. We failed as a team," star David Wright said after a 4-2 loss. "There's no pointing fingers. There's no excuses. We as a unit didn't get the job done." No telling yet about the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox. They still haven't sorted out their AL Central scramble. So while workers at Wrigley Field and Tropicana Field put up the postseason bunting, this year is going to extra innings. One slot left,guys. "It's kind of an ongoing joke that it seems like nobody wanted to win the Central, so this is kind of probably the way it should go down, going into a game tomorrow when the season's supposed to be over," Twins closer Joe Boston Red Sox play the 100-win Los Angeles Angels. O n Thursday, the Tampa Bay Rays make their postseason debut when they host the White Sox or Twins. Before the Rays beat Detroit 8-7 in 11 innings Sunday, manager Joe Maddon held a brief team meeting. "Joe just said to keep everything normal — like any other game. There's no reason to start showing up five hours before the game now. It's another game and we need to prepare like it's another game," pitcher James Shields said. Inside their clubhouse at Comerica Park, there also was a note on a dry erase board. Wear your AL East champs shirts on the flight back home, it reminded the Ravs. The White Sox hoping to join the Rays this week. They gave themselves a chance with a 5-1 win over Cleveland while Minnesota was beating Kansas City 6-0. FALL INTO COLOR ... AT THE ONLY SALON WITH THE RIGHT COLOR GUARANTEE $20 OFF ALL COLOR SERVICES IN SEPTEMBER (9/1 - 9/30) HEADLINES salon 23RD & LOUISIANA NEXT TO PANERA • 841-5885 ROWING First rowing regatta shows improvements Kansas rowing competed in its first regatta of the season at the Head of Des Moines. Although, rivals Kansas State beat Kansas in both the Collegiate Eight and the Collegiate Four races, the team made a strong effort and large improvements from last year. It was a close race between the instate rivals as the Jayhawks' boats finished second and third, only thirty seconds after the number one Wildcats in the Collegiate Eight race. It was even closer in the Collegiate Four, where Kansas finished two seconds shorter than Kansas State coming in third place. The Get it DUNN with our new study hours! Free WiFi Moi Fri DUNN BROS COFFEE COFFEE FROM FAIRFIELD DUNN BROS COFFEE COFFEE FROM FAIRFIELD Mon-Thurs 6am-11pm Friday 6am-9pm Saturday 7am-9pm Sunday 7am-11pm 1618 West 23rd St. 785-865-4211 www.dunnbros.com LOCAL FLAVOR DUNN BROS COFFEE. —Whitney Hamilton Jayhawks will continue its fall season next weekend at the Head of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, Okla. MEN'S GOLF Team competes today, looks for consistency The men's golf team will compete in the Cardinal Intercollegiate in Simpsonville, Ky. today and tomorrow. The three-round, 54-hole event is hosted by the University of Louisville will be the last tournament before the team finishes its fall season in the Baylor Invitational Oct. 27-28. Barbee sistency and will have the same starting five it has had all season Leading the Jayhawks will be sophomore Nate Barbee, who has had two top-10 finishes this season. Also competing for the Jayhawks IRELAND will be seniors Walt Koelbel and Andrew Storm and freshmen lan Anson and Blake Giroux. Koelbel and Anson are both coming off of 12th place finishes in the Kansas Invitational. Footprints — Bryan Wheeler 1339 Massachusetts Store Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 TIMBUK2 @ PADS "Best Selection in Town www.footprints.com THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 SPORTS 3B SOFTBALL KANSAS Weston White/KANSAN Sophomore pitcher Allison Clark makes a short toss to first base after fielding a ball hit right back to her. Jayhawks sweep 4-0 at home Invitational BY THOMAS POWERS tpowers@kansan.com The Kansas softball team began its season 4-0 after sweeping Butler County Community College, Washburn and Emporia State — twice — in the Fall Invitational this weekend. The Jayhawk offense combined for two home runs, 14 doubles and 21 runs in the tournament while defensively only allowing five runs in four games. Strong defense — three errors total and only one that resulted in an unearned run — combined with stellar pitching from senior Valerie George, sophomore Allison Clark and freshman Sarah Blair helped offensively impede the Grizzlies, Lady Blues and Hornets. "For the first weekend, it's not bad," Kansas coach Tracy Bunge said. "We've only had a real week of hitting against live pitching and I think our offense executed very well, especially in the short game. I could say something positive about everyone that was in the lineup, and these are things to build on." In the tournament's third game In the tournaments third game — and the Jayhawk's season-opener — Kansas upended the Butler County Community College Grizzlies 9-0, winning the game in walk-off fashion after sophomore catcher Brittany Hile hit a massive three-run home run over the left field wall of Arrocha Ballpark. The game ended due to the eigh- run mercy rule after five innings. The Jayhawk defense continued their shutout stretch in the second game with another seven consecutive scoreless innings, beating the Emporia State Hornets 3-0. On Sunday the Jayhawks barely edged out a win against the Washburn Lady Blues, the final score ending up at 5-4. Senior shortstop Stevie Crisosto showed off her range, making an excellent diving stop deep in the hole to her throwing side but narrowly missing the runner at first base. Despite giving up a solo home run to Abby Hughes of Emporia State in the second at bat of the game, newcomer Blair batted back, pitching six and 2/3 scoreless innings to give the Jahawks a 4-1 victory. Leading off the bottom of the third inning for the Jayhawks, sophomore first baseman Allison Clark hit a solo home run to left centerfield that bounced off of the scoreboard, which tied the game 1-1. In the same inning, and after two singles by junior Sara Ramirez and sophomore Kolby Fesmire followed by a sacrifice bunt by senior Val Chapple, senior Elle Pottorf hit a sacrifice fly to the centerfieler, bringing Ramirez in for the score. The Jayhawks took the lead and, despite another bases loaded situation in the top of the seventh inning, won the game 4-1. The Jayhawks will travel to Iowa City next weekend to participate in the Hawkeye Classic. Edited by Rachel Burchfield CLUB SPORTS Missouri puts hurt on Kansas KU club hockey team loses games and goalies to Tigers during weekend BY NIKKI SCHENFELD nschenfeld@kansan.com The University club hockey team tried to continue its undefeated streak when it entered the rink against Missouri on Friday night, Kansas lost, 6-2, in its first of two games against Missouri at home this past weekend. The game did not start well for Kansas when Missouri scored within the first five minutes and one minute after the goal a Missouri player plunged into Kansas' goal Adam Paulitsch, St. Louis, Mo., senior. Paulitsch was down on the ice for a few minutes. Brent Pitts, Olathe senior, came in as goalie while Paulitsch was helped by teammates off the ice. He suffered a knee injury and received an MRI Saturday. His knee was too swollen to see what was exactly wrong; however, it is believed that it might be an MCI tear which could leave KU without its starting goalie for the rest of the season. Plano, Texas, sophomore, scored the home side's first goal. The Jayhawks' offense started to pick up at the beginning of the second With five minutes left in the first period, the Tigers scored once more, leaving the j a y h a w k s agitated going into the second period. "We have to bury our chances tomorrow, come out at the get- go and come out hitting." Just like any classic rivalry, there were ERIK BREDESEN Crystal, Minn., senior plenty of verbal arguments and illegal plays that were not called. However, in the second period alone Missouri had three power plays and Kansas had two. In total, Missouri had six penalties and KU had five. With the second period winding down, Kansas' justin jez. period, not allowing the Tigers to score until the final minute of the second period during a power play and down one player. Minn., senior, was not about to let Missouri dominate the game and scored within the first thirty seconds of the third period. After Bredesen's goal the score was 3 in Missouri's favor but Missouri came back a couple minutes later with another goal. KU had many opportunities on goal but couldn't finish them. "We have to bury our chances tomorrow (Saturday), come out at the get-go and come out hitting," Bredesen said. The team did come out hitting on Saturday at Missouri as Kansas had around 45 shots on goal while Missouri had only 30. However, Pitts, the goalie who came in Friday night for Paulitsch, was suffering from an abnormal heartbeat and did not play. On Sunday he went to the hospital to shock his heart but could possibly miss the next couple weeks leaving KU without its two starting goals. The final of Saturday's game was a rough loss for KU with the final score of 11-1. CLUB SPORTS Kansas is now 4-2 and plays at Iowa State on Oct. 3 and 4. Its next home game will be Oct. 10 and 11 against Minnesota. Edited by Arthur Hur Rugby tournament held in Lawrence BY JASON BAKER jbaker@kansan.com Team members also got the chance to play in the tournament. The collegiate team played in a pick-up game against Oklahoma, and the club team competed against the St. Louis Bombers. The Jayhawks defeated the Bombers 24-17. The Kansas City Blues ran the tournament, but the Rugby Football Club provided the facility, prepared the field and worked concessions and parking throughout the weekend as a fundraiser. Team captain Jack Vogt, Appleton, Wis., senior, liked the idea of the tournament. The Kansas Jayhawks' Rugby Football Club played host to a tournament this weekend that brought different rugby clubs from across the Midwest to Lawrence. "It's good to have all these teams out here to bring people together," he said. "It's a good Collegiate teams from the University of Nebraska, the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University and Truman State University and club teams like the Omaha Goats and the St. Louis Bombers traveled to Kansas to play at the Westwick Rugby Complex. way to socialize with people of other demographics around the Midwest to play a sport that we love." NEED CASH? Get Instant Money Today Donate plasma. It pays to save a life. Vogt worked as a touch judge for some of the events, whose job is to let the referee know when the player is out of bounds. 816 W 24" St Lawrence, KS 60464 (785) 749-5750 www.zblaspasma.com Both the collegiate team and the club team participated in the tournament. Team match secretary Jared Cook, Lenexa senior, said there was a difference between the two teams. $40 TODAY $80 THIS WEEK FOR NEW DONORS ZLB Plasma "Everything is left on the field," he said. "Afterwards, we socialize with the opposing team without worrying about the score of the game or any incidents that happened during the game." Cook said the two teams practice together, but they are two separate teams with separate schedules. It is his responsibility as match secretary to coordinate the teams' schedules. Though competition is fierce during the game, Cook said that when the game ends, so does the competition. The collegiate team's next match is a home match at Westwick Rugby Complex against Benedictine College on Oct. 4. the club is for anyone and is self-sufficient through fundraisers" Last year, the collegiate team went undefeated and won the Heart of America title, a Division II conference that they compete in. Currently the team is 2-0 in the merit table standings and is 2-1 overall. Cook explained that merit table games go toward the standings and league play and they determine post-season schedules. 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A Sunday at the races in Kansas Ci Weston White/KANSAN Motorized beasts and elk heads highlight NASCAR spectacle Sunday STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR smontemayor@kansan.com Bryan Wheeler and I arrived at Kansas Speedway a little short of 7:30 a.m. Short on sleep and fueled by Red Bull left over from the night before, we passed innumerable rows of RVs with various flags erected to salute Jimmie Johnson. Clint Bowyer and the rest of the field. A few wrong turns and the friendly assistance of the grounds crew lead us to a parking spot in the infield...a few hundred yards from where cars would be eclipsing speeds of 180 mph. A Crown Royal vendor poured what looked to be his first drink of the day as we made our way through the infield. The media center was spacious, clean and quiet early all descriptions that would be insufficient soon enough. The first look at the beasts on display came at 9 a.m. when, with garage passes in hand, Wheeler and I inhaled our fair share of fumes while their engines resved maddeningly. The garage is a site to behold. Each driver was set up with a bevy of endosed products on display — a potentially lethal environment should the Red Bull team and Little Debbie boys engage in some trading. I couldn't help imagine a death race in which cranked out drivers flip and crash their way into oblivion Yet easily the best setup of the day belonged to the Bass Pro team. Propped up against a stack of tires were two huge mounted elk for all to see and touch. When we reconvened in the media room, it was thick with racing scribes. I wasn't sure if they had been briefed on the day's events at that point as talk centered on whether one fellow should start Carson Palmer or Kerry Collins in his fantasy football league. One dubious duo then suntered in wearing a sleeveless shirt that did a sweeping job accentuating each others' farmers' tans. A diverse bunch indeed, but one that can be taken only in moderation. Luckily a NASCAR staff member swept these two lowly college sportswriters out of that environment and into one absolutely surreal place: the pre-race meeting between the higher-ups, the drivers and their crews. The Busch family earned the majority of Kansas City's disdain. Kyle and Kurt aren't welcomed around these parts. It was the first meeting I've attended that I could say I was joined by Dale, Jr. sitting a few feet away from me. As the speaking began, we dipped and dodged around various garage fare and ended up standing directly behind a group that included the CEO of Sprint and the president and vice president of NASCAR, among others. A strange and wild moment indeed, topped moments later when we were yet again granted impossible access — this time on the track for the pre-race introductions. Absolutely surreal. Deafening boos and cheers greeted each driver in a scene comparable to a United Nations summit in front of 81,000 diverse crazies. Fantasy football and baseball talk still permeated the newsroom — no sign of anticipation of what was about to occur. The air was cut in half as the race began. Standing in the infield we were truly in the eye of the Hurricane. Even earplugs could not prevent the inevitable piercing of mw eardrums. The crowd has become thick and is further whipped into a frenzy via pyrotechnics as we head back to the media room. At approximately 1:09 p.m., "Gentleman, start your engines," booms over the loudspeakers, followed in succession by Metallica's "Fuel." Ye Old Media Hut is saturated at this point, most still poured over the happenings of other sporting events despite the race's sounds entering the room. The air was crisp and clean while the sun beared down on the track and a light breeze delivered the pungent odor of fuel. "The jets scored 31 points in the second quarter!" One writer had a baseball game feed taking up his entire computer. Another researched real estate. It's easy to forget there was a race going on. So it was back outside where the action is. Few moments in sports are as intense as the resuming of a race after a caution lap. Each driver propels forward round the corner with jet-like intensity — emitting those familiar senses: the smell of fuel and the sound of madness. And no, NASCAR is nothing on television compared to the experience of being there. This was complete sporting access ... a literal drop into the center of the event. 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On my way back into the media center, I ran into and had a brief exchange with 98.9 The Rock's Johnny Dare. Dare — looking as gleefully burnt out as us — was a true member of the working press Sunday...out in the field where you go to the story, it doesn't come to you. "It was something else," said Dare regarding the day, "What did you think?" 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MRNG OLD JACK DANIEL'S Fine Towel & Wash On the Kansas side, Emporia native and Jayhawk clan Clinton Bowyer called Sunday's race a border war. On the Missouri side, Carl Edwards of Columbia, Mo, said the race meant more to him than any other race on the schedule. The racers both called it their hometown track. With the race being a homecoming race with major implications for the Sprint Cup Series Championship, both racers made risky moves. Bowyer, looking for his first win at the speedway after a second-place finish in 2007 and a ninth-place finish in 2006, got off to a rough start. After beginning the race 24th, Bowyer jumped the start, resulting in a pass-through penalty, which put him one lap behind. Though the penalty put him in 43rd place, Bowyer came back to compete for a win and was in third place 120 laps into the 267-lap event. Bowyer was in sixth place 210 laps into the race but was penalized for starting a pit stop too fast and fell 10 spots. Bowyer finished the race in 12th place. Edwards, who hoped to hold onto the top spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup, attempted to pull off what he called a "hanzai move" on the third turn of lap 266 to pass race winner Jimmie Johnson. As a result of this maneuver, he hit the outside wall of "I planned on hitting the wall, but I didn't plan on the wall slowing me down that much," Edwards said. "In video games, you can just run into the wall and run it wide open." the track On second thought, Edwards said, he thought the risky maneuver should have been called a "Kamikaze move" instead. "I watched him pound the wall and get back in the gas and thought, man, he's serious about this win," Johnson said. With seven races remaining in the Chase for the Sprint Cup, Bowyer is in seventh place in the standings and 64 points behind first place Johnson. Edwards fell to second place on Sunday and is ten points behind Johnson. Johnson has won the Sprint Cup series the last two years. Next up in the Sprint Cup Series is the AMP Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. on Oct. 7. Edited by Adam Mowder Sprint Cup Standings Rank/Driver/Points/Points Behind 1 Jimmie Johnson 5575 -- 2 Carl Edwards 5565 -10 3 Greg Biffle 5545 -30 4 Jeff Burton 5454 -121 5 Kevin Harvick 5439 -136 6 Jeff Gordon 5432 -143 7 Clint Bowyer 5411 -164 8 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 5385 -190 9 Matt Kenseth 5383 -192 10 Denny Hamlin 5332 -124 Place/Driver/Number/Manufacturer 1 Jimmie Johnson 48 Chevrolet 2 Carl Edwards 99 Ford 3 Greg Bliff 16 Ford 4 Jeff Gordon 24 Chevrolet 5 Matt Kenseth 17 Ford 6 Kevin Harwick 29 Chevrolet 7 Jeff Burton 31 Chevrolet 8 David Ragan 6 Ford 9 AJ Allmendinger 84 Toyota 10 Elliott Sadler 19 Dodge Sprint Cup Results Rosh Hashanah Services KU Hillel and the Lawrence Jewish Community Center are proud to offer services FREE to the KU Jewish community. Monday, Sept. 29 Evening Services 7:30 pm at the LJCC Tuesday, Sept. 30 Morning Services 9:30 am at the UCC Tashlich 2:45 pm at Burcham Park Evening Services 7:30 pm at the UCC Wednesday, Oct.1 Morning Services 9:30 am at the LJCC The LJCC is located at 917 Highland X GET CONNECTED KU Hillel STAY CONNECTED! 1 6B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 BIG 12 FOOTBALL League has another winning weekend SOONERS 1 BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com ASSOCIATED PRESS Oklahma wide receiver Manuel Johnson leaves TCU defender Tejay Johnson behind as he scores in the second quarter on Saturday in Norman, Okla. NO.1 OKLAHOMA 35, Positive Yardage: Sam Bradford threw for the third most single game yardage (411) in Sooner history and wide receiver Manuel Johnson broke the single game record for receiving yards (206). Johnson set the record with just five catches, the longest a 76-yard bomb, and three of his receptions went for touchdowns. Negative Yardage: The Sooners netted just 25 yards on the ground and Bradford — a 79 percent passer entering the game - completed only 19-of-34 (56 percent). TCU10 Next Week: At Baylor Positive Yardage: Junior quarterback Colt McCoy picked apart the Razorback secondary with an all-around attack. He completed 17-of-19 passes for 185 yards and three touchdowns, and also ran the ball times for 84 yards and a pair of scores. The Longhorn defense allowed 0.4 vards per rush. NO. 5 TEXAS 52 ARKANSAS 10 Negative Yardage: Running back Vondrell McGee gained just 48 yards on 16 carries. Besides that there were no faults in Texas' game. Next Week: At Colorado NO. 21 OSU 55, TROY 24 Positive Yardage: The Cowboys eclipsed 50 points for the third straight game thanks to Zac Robinson's three touchdowns passes to Dez Bryant and a pair of 100-yard rushers. Sophomore Kendall Hunter rushed for 169 yards and two scores on 25 carries, while junior Keith Tosten tossed in 114 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The defense forced three turnovers. Negative Yardage: Like it's highly-ranked compatriots, it's hard to find holes in Oklahoma State's game. The Cowboys scored in the double-digits every quarter and held the ball more than 41 minutes. Next Week: Texas A&M FLORIDA STATE 39 COLORADO 21 Positive Yardage: Freshman tailback Rodney Stewart continued his stellar season with 107 yards on 21 carries. Defensively, the Buffs held the Seminoles to 119 yards through the air. Negative Yardage: Senior Antone Smith rushed for more yards Saturday night than he had entering the game. Smith continually killed the Colorado defense, punishing it with 154 yards and three touchdowns on 25 carries. As a team, Florida State rushed for 259 yards. Next Week: No. 5 Texas TEXAS A&M 21, ARMY 17 Positive Yardage: The Aggie defense surrendered four passing yards. Offensively, freshman Cyrus Gray broke a 60-yard gain and senior Javorski Lane averaged over five yards in his first extended action of the season. Negative Yardage: Mike Sherman had two quarterbacks, which really means he had none. Stephen McGee and Jerrod Johnson each struggled and the offense limped along with them. Army rushed for 280 yards and controlled the ball for 13 more minutes than Texas A&M. Next Week: At No. 21 Oklahoma State NO. 20 VIRGINIA TECH 35. NEBRASKA 30 Positive Yardage: Seven Nebraska receivers caught a pass for at least a 10-yard gain. Senior Nate Swift made three receptions for 58 yards, but more importantly returned a punt 88 yards for a touchdown that brought the Cornhuskers within five points mid-way through the fourth quarter. Negative Yardage: Nebraska's rushing attack was non-existent, as it sputtered for 55 yards on 25 carries. The Cornhusker's offense converted only two of their 11 third down attempts. Virginia Tech rushed for over 200 yards and senior kicker Dustin Keys booted four field goals. Next Week: At No. 4 Missouri KSU 45,LOUISIANA LAFAYETTE 37 Positive Yardage: Junior Josh Freeman's 272 passing yards moved him atop the school record books for career passing yardage. Freeman completed 21-of-28 passes for three scores and rushed for another two. Also getting it done on the ground was wide receiver Lamark Brown. Brown came into the game with one rushing attempt for minus-12 yards on the year, but started at tailback and carried the ball 29 times for 137 yards and a score. Negative Yardage: Kansas State's defense allowed senior Tyrell Fenroy to have his way all night. Fenroy carried 20 times for 183 yards and three touchdowns. The Ragin' Cajuns finished the game with 335 total rushing yards. Next Week: No. 7 Texas Tech power rankings Arthur Hur 1. Oklahoma 2. Missouri 3. Texas 4. Oklahoma State 5. Texas Tech 6. Kansas 7. Colorado 8. Nebraska 9. Baylor 10. Kansas State 11. Iowa State 12. Texas A&M —Taylor Bern SPORTS BRIEFS Chiefs finally win after 11-month dry spell KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It didn't seem like 11 months to Brian Waters since Kansas City's last victory. "It seemed like 10 years," said the veteran left guard, grinning ear-to-ear. "It's a sigh of relief to be able to have a little bit of joy in your life." Larry Johnson, two weeks after complaining that he was being phased out, ran for 198 yards and two touchdowns to lead the previously winless Chiefs past the previously unbeaten Broncos 33-19 Sunday, snapping a franchise-record 12-game losing streak. "It's like getting the whole world off your back," said rookie cornerback Brandon Flowers, whose 37-yard fumble return set up Johnson's 1-yard TD run. "Twelve games, that's real tough." The Chiefs had not won since Oct. 21, 2007. Until Nick Novak kicked the first of his three field goals in the first quarter, they hadn't even held a lead since halftime against Tennessee on Dec. 16 — a span of 22 quarters. "It was ridiculous," safety Jarrad Page said. "Coming in here after that game was one of the best feelings I've had in the NFL." AP Top 25 rankings shookup; Sooners No.1 NEW YORK — Oklahoma, where the No. 1 ranking rests again. The Sooners sit atop the AP Top 25 on Sunday after the first upset-filled weekend of the season gave the media poll a powerful shake. Alabama was both a mover and a shaker, as the Crimson Tide rose to No. 2 after a surprising 41-30 pounding of Georgia. Previously top-ranked Southern California lost at Oregon State to set the tone for a weekend that brought back memories of the topsy-turvy 2007 season. Associated Press nti-fraud Rules and Manager s To The Accuracy Investor Rule e: No Standard Apples To Follo Not Adequate Investor Compliance C e: No Standard Barrie Rules Groups s Put Up Ban DON'T JUST READ THE HEADLINES BE A PART OF THEM. JOIN FTI, THE COMPANY BEHIND THE HEADLINES. 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ECONOMY | 3A THE STUDENT VOICE INCORPORATE THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 29 VOLUME 120 ISSUE 29 MEN'S BASKETBALL Lifting of national championship banner to air live on ESPN BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com 16,300 fans at Allen Fieldhouse for the Jayhawks' Nov. 18 game against Florida Gulf Coast won't be the only witnesses to the raising of the 2008 National Championship Banner into the rafters. The banner will be lifted live on ESPN during a special live broadcast of ESPN College GameDay airing from Chapel Hill, N.C., before North Carolina hosts Kentucky later that night. "It's going to be really exciting," sophomore center Cole Aldrich said. "It's going to be a special night." A temporary commemorative banner will be raised during Late Night in the Phog on Oct.17 and will remain in the south rafters of the fieldhouse all season. The official banner — which will look identical to the four national championship banners and will read "National Champions 2008" — will be raised alongside those banners in the north end of the fieldhouse during a pregame ceremony before the Jayhawks host Florida Gulf Coast in the second game of the CBE Classic. "Even seeing the temporary banner go up at Late Night is going to be sweet," Aldrich said. "I mean, that's one of the reasons why I came here, to help Kansas win a national title. We had a great year last year. It was the most fun I've ever played basketball. Seeing the banner go up is going to be special." ESPN is airing a special on Nov. 18, showing 23 consecutive hours of live college basketball games, starting with Memphis hosting UMass at 11 p.m. In all the ESPN family of networks will televise 14 games, including one women's game, Iowa at Kansas, which will be at 1 p.m. "ESPN was planning that special day, and we told them what our plan was and they were all for it," Associate Athletics Director Jim Marchiony said. "It will be at some point during the show, we don't have that worked out yet." Aldrich and the Jayhawks hope this won't be the only national championship banner they see raised during their time at Kansas. "Coach Self told us at the ring ceremony that once you win one, you get greedy and want to get another one," Aldrich said. "Once you get that second one, you're going to want a third. Once you reach that top pinnacle in sports, you always want to get back, and that's what we're trying to do." LAWRENCE Apathy is not a virtue MEMORIAL VICTE - Edited by Mary Sorrick Extinguishing Gaslight's last flame Closing of bar opens window into 1960s student counterculture **Students protest on Oread Avenue near the original Gaslight Tavern on July 18, 1970, against the police shooting of Rick Dowdell, a black former KU freshman who police shot in what many believed to be a racial hate crime. Racial hostility in Lawrence sparked violence as daily sniper attacks and fire bombings became common. City commissioners declared a state of emergency after Nick Rice, a KU freshman, died as student protestors clashed with police.** *Free from Scaribold said in a 1969 inter-article that Dowdell pulled a gun and fired* BY ANDY GREENHAW agreenhaw@kansan.com The owners of The Gaslight Tavern announced last week that it would shut down within the next two months, punctuating the last remnant of the 1960s Hippie Haven. Melanie Coen, the tavern's manager, said the owner had been working another job and felt it was the right time to close the bar. Contributed photo by Spencer Research Library "It was never meant to be a place of great profit," Coen said. "The Gaslight for him was more a labor of love." Jeff Fortier, the bar's owner, now works on a regional and national scale as a music promoter, and "his plate is full with that," Coen said. Fortier was unavailable for an interview. The Gaslight Tavern opened at its current location, 317 N. 2nd Street, in 2001. Coen said the owners named it after the original Gaslight Tavern that existed where the top level of the Kansas Union parking garage is today. The original Gaslight Tavern — along with the Rock Chalk Café, which later became the Crossing was the cornerstone of student counterculture in the '60s and '70s. According to a University Daily Kansan article from July 21, 1970, the area was "popularly known as Hippie Haven." The owners, Coen said, opened the new tavern as a testament to the original Gaslight Tavern. The Gaslight Tavern was at the epicenter of one of the most chaotic racial disputes in the history of Lawrence in 1970. The state of Kansas tried to close it down for alleged drug trafficking in 1971. It was burned to the ground in an unexplained fire in 1974. "It was a very important time in history when college students were very active politically," Coen said. THE GASLIGHT'S ROOTS The original Gaslight Tavern was owned by John and Sarah Fowler. Reginald Scarbrough, a KU student from Topeka, bought the tavern in October 1969. He managed the bar while taking six credit hours at the University, according to a Kansan article from Oct. 8, 1969. "We are planning to employ girls this year, and we are going to give away more Wayne Sailor, a professor who attended the University in the late '60s, ran an underground newspaper called "The Reconstruction Press." He said the Gaslight Tavern and the Rock Chalk Café were the hangout spots for hippies and radicals. The hippies, he said, "smoked dope, grew long hair and wore flip-flop sandals." The radicals, he said, organized demonstrations that protested racial discrimination and the Vietnam War. Sailor said he considered himself a radical. LAWRENCE STATE OF EMERGENCY According to a Kansan article from July 21, 1970, a Lawrence police officer shot and killed Rick Dowdell, a black former KU freshman, as he fled down an alley on June 16, 1970. William Garrett, the patrolman who shot Dowdell, said in the Gaslight TAVERN CARVE THE CANVAS MURREY WIMFIELD HAND OVER PARTY Racial hostility in Lawrence reached a boiling point that pushed the city to the brink of civil war in the summer of 1970. article that Dowdell pulled a gun and fired at police but many students at the time, including Sailor, thought the police shooting was a racist hate crime. Sailor said the shooting occurred at a time when racial tensions ran deep in Lawrence. The Black Power movement and the Black Panther party, Sailor said, were extremely prevalent in the Lawrence area and Kansas City at that time. "When Dowdell was shot, it really sparked an outrage," Sailor said. "It turned peaceful demonstrations into violent demonstrations." Lawrence erupted into a guerilla war zone for days as sniper attacks on police cars and random fire bombings became a common occurrence. The night after the incident, police officers responded to a shooting at 10th and Pennsylvania streets where they found themselves in a heated gun battle against 45 armed African Americans, according to This Week in KU History. Unknown militants firebombed several buildings, including District Court Judge Frank Gray's house. Julianne Kueffer/KANSAN The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. 2nd St., will close sometime within the next two months. The bar was named after the original Gaslight Tavern, which was located where the top level of the Kansas Union parking garage is today. Back in the Hippie Haven, Student protesters and police officers clashed on July 21, five days after the Dowdell shooting. According to This Week in KU History, student protesters burned trash in the streets and firebombed a building known as "The White House" at 1225 Oread Ave. They also started several other fires, SEE GASLIGHT ON PAGE 6A ELECTION Where students' votes could count more A Web site called CountMore.org helps out-of-state college students determine if their vote would be more important in their home state. Countmore org, partly created by Topeka native Matt Lerner, also provides information about how students can register to vote and when registrations are due in their home or school state. FULL STORY PAGE 3A index Classifieds...3B Crossword...4A Horoscopes...4A Families enjoy music festival Opinion...5A Sports...1B Sudoku...4A enjoyed a variety of music performed by residents and music majors at the University. CAMPUS Students and their families attended the Stouffer Family Music Festival on Saturday. Students and their families who are residents of Stouffer Place Apartments All contents, unless stated otherwise; © 2008 The University Daily Kansan ASSOCIATED PRESS FULL STORY PAGE 3A SPRINGSTEEN TO ROCK OUT weather She singer and the E Street Band will perform at the 2009 Super Bowl. ENTERTAINMENT | 4A THE STUDENTS ARE READING ON THE BOARD. 4 TODAY 73 45 Mostly Sunny WEDNESDAY 76 44 Sunny THURSDAY 69 44 Sunny weather.com 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY HAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 quote of the day "A woman would rather visit her own grave than the place where she has been young and beautiful after she is aged and ugly." — Thomas Hardy fact of the day A higher life expectancy at birth for females compared with males is almost universal. The average sex differential in 2000 was approximately seven years in Europe and North America but less in developing countries. Source: cdc.gov 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. Basketball player to appear in court after shooting BB gun 2. Quality education, not athletic victories, has increased enrollment 3. On-campus diners go "tray less" 4. Brown: Who will really pay for a new aquatic center? 5. Softball still perfect after 4-0 winning weekend 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. 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 0746-4967) 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 60044. Annual subscriptions by mail are $120 plus tax. Student subscriptions 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, tun in KUJH. Sunflower Broadband 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 KUH online at ktu.edu. 907 KING KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there KJHK plays music, sports, talk shows and other content made for students, by students. Whether it's rock 'n' roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. Welcome to campus 2098 Ryan Waggoner/KANSAN of the University Godfrey Riddle, Olathe sophomore, talks to a group of prospective KU students and their families during a walking campus tour on Monday afternoon. The tour was part of the University's Senior Days, an event run through the Office of Admissions and Scholarships that is designed to introduce high school seniors to the University. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Jayhawks & Friends 10 Residents of Watkins Scholarship Hall take a break at the Student Union Activities carnival on Saturday night. Back row: Emily Hrenchil, Paola freshman; Mandie Nech, Larned senior; Katie Hunt, Memphis, Tenn., senior; Madeline Johnson, Overland Park sophomore; Megan Krogh, St. Louis Park, Minn.; front Row: Jory Cochran, Manhattan senior; Jennifer Lenexa senior; and Abby Brandenburg, Palmyra, Mo., sophomore. Students can submit their photos to photos@kansan.com to be published on 24. ODD NEWS Moviegoer loses lawsuit over unpopped popcorn ODD NEWS NEW YORK - Movie munchers beware! A New York judge says popcorn purchasers worried about breaking a tooth on unpopped kernels should nibble carefully — or eat something else. Insurance broker Steve Kaplan says he encountered a double dud while watching the movie "Superbad" at the AMC-Lincoln Square Cinema a year ago: His tooth hurt and the movie was awful. Kaplan sued the theater to recover $1,250 for dental repairs. But Manhattan Civil Court Judge Matthew Cooper ruled that Kaplan could not reasonably expect every kernel to be popped. Kaplan and the theater's attorney did not return calls for comment Monday. Associated Press What do you think? BY NATALIE BROWN ALEXANDER JUSTIN KAMINSKY Yvonne W. Hopkins, Minn., junior "Yeah, I think it's really funny but it can be humiliating at times. But I am a frequent poster." HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF THE WEB SITE JUICYCAMPUS.COM? IF SO, WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT IT? DALLAS WILLIAMS Overland Park freshman "Yes, I think it's rude! Personally I won't be going to the site — I just think it's a place for people to rag on other people because they don't have anything better to do." LAUREN RICHAUD EVAN JACKSON Overland Park sonhomo "I've heard of it. I hear it's just a lot of name-dropping and opinions of other people and things. These forums will always exist — it's just whether you want to be a part of it. It leans toward more negative stuff because names are not attached." POLICE DEPT. OF ATTORNEY FORD WILOUGHBY Rockville, Md., freshman *Mckville, Md., freshman* "Yes, I think it's for people to go trash other sororites and fraternities." or The "Jewish New Year Celebrations Sponsored by Chabad at KU" will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Big 12 Room in the Kansas Union. on campus The brown bag lecture "Born in the USSR" Russian Pop Culture in Search of a Post-Soviet identity" will begin at noon in 318 Bailey Hall. The lecture "Study Group with Dole Fellow Joe Gaylord" will begin at 4.p.m.at the Dole Institute of Politics. The student group event "Non-Traditional Student Foundation Meet and Greet" will begin at 3 p.m. at the Walnut Room in the Kansas Union. The concert "KU Trumpet Fest featuring Visiting Artist Dai Zhonghui, Professor of Trumpet, Beijing Central Conservatory and Faculty artist Steve Leising" will begin at 4:30 p.m. at Swarthowton Recital Hall in Murphy Hall. The concert "KU Symphony Orchestra" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Lied Center. The workshop "Employment Workshop for International Students" will begin at 4 p.m. at the International Room in the Kansas Union. The Faculty Senate Executive Committee Meeting will begin at 3 p.m. at the Provost Conference Room in Strong Hall. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is vetoting a bill to fine motorists $35 for sharing the driver's seat with lapdogs or other animals ODD NEWS Calif. lapdogs can stay just that in moving car SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Hollywood celebrities can continue to drive with animals nestled in their laps. Republican Assemblyman Bill Maze says the practice is distracting. He introduced the bill after seeing a woman driving with three dogs on her lap. Schwarzenegger says he's signing only bills that are "the highest priority for California." Associated Press KU has broken several enrollment records this year, but never has KU's enrollment changed like it did after the end of World War II. From 1945 to 1946, enrollment more than doubled, from 3,808 students in 1945 to 9,004 in 1946. Tell us your news Courtesy Contemporary Mark Dent, Mirel Hurra, Brenda Hawley or Mary Sorrick at 864-4810 or editor@kansan. Kansan newsroom 11 Stauffer-Flint Haiti 13 Jajawkyh Blvd. 14 Jajawkyh Blvd. (785) 864-8410 KUinfo daily KU info Randalezvous in Paris at The Shady FRISKY PUSS HOTEL 7:30 p.M. OCTOBER 3 - 4 and 9 - 11,2008 2:30 p.M. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5,2008 CRAFTON-PREYER Theatre HOTEL A FLEa iN HeR EAR By Georges Feydeau TRANSLATED By David Ives The University of Kansas University Theatre presents A modern translation of perhaps the greatest force ever written! contact us Reserved seat tickets are on sale in the KU Ticket Offices: University Theatre, 646-3928; Lied Center 864-ARTS; SUA Office, 646-7469; and online at www.KUTheatre.com. Tickets are $16 for the public, $15 for senior citizens and KU faculty and staff, and $10 for all students. All major credit cards are accepted for phone and online orders. This production is an Associate Entry in the 2009 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival XXXXI. The University of Kansas STUDENT SENATE The University Theatre is partially funded by the KU Student Senate Activity Fee. AWAY GAME WATCH PARTY. "Your HOME when the team is AWAY." THIS SUNDAY Iowa State 11:30 a.m. kickoff Jo Shmo's 724 Mass. St. burgersbeerbocce.com 785-856-5667 KEGS & EGGS $6 Breakfast Platters $5 Old Style Pitchers $3 Bloody Mary's $3 Jager Bombs THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN OESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 NEWS 3A ELECTION Iowa Kansas How to make the most of your next vote BY JESSE TRIMBLE jtrimble@kansan.com This election season, the University's 1,964 students who are originally from swing states could cast the most important votes for president. A Web site called CountMore.org helps students attending college out of state choose the state where their votes will matter most. In swing states, determining the electoral votes could come down to a few hundred ballots. CountMore.org also provides information for students about how to register if they haven't yet and when registrations are due in their home or school state. Matt Lerner, originally from Topeka, helped create the site as an employee of Front Seat, a software company in Seattle. Liz Feigenbaum, Boston junior, said she registered to vote when she turned 18. This year, Feigenbaum decided to request an absentee ballot from Massachusetts. Lerner said the idea to create CountMore.org came from his work registering voters on college campuses during the 2004 election. "I would ask students if they were aware that their vote counted more back in Ohio, their home state, than their school state." Lerner said. "Most students had no idea their vote actually mattered that much." But Lerner said it was a big deal, especially when certain states, such as Ohio and Florida, can be determined by fewer than 600 votes, as was the case in the 2000 election between George W. Bush and Al Gore. Keith Campbell, deputy clerk for elections in Douglas County, said the site neglected the importance of local elections. "Obviously, the Web site is focusing on the presidential elections, but what I think is more important for students to realize is that who they vote for locally could have more of an impact on their daily lives than who they vote for as president," Campbell said. According to CountMore.org, the 2004 election results for Kansas were a margin victory of 25.73 percent. Bush had 736,456 votes, and John Kerry had 434,993. Kansas has six electoral votes, but Feigenbaum's home state of Massachusetts has 12. When comparing Kansas to Massachusetts, CountMore.org said that it was a toss up between both states, because neither is considered a swing state. "KU is 14th on the list of schools that aren't in swing states themselves, but have a lot of students from swing states." Lerner said. Feigenbaum said students would be less likely to vote if they knew their state wasn't a swing state. "I think, generally speaking, if a student has evidence that their state doesn't matter as much as another state, that it would make them less inclined to vote," she said. Lerner said students were in a unique voting position. "They are the only group of people that can really choose which state they want to vote in, and I think most students don't realize what a huge choice that is," Lerner said. But, Campbell said, students needed to think about the local issues and ask themselves what affects them and what was most important to them. He gave the Lawrence Transit System, also known as the "T", as an example because the sales tax could increase to maintain bus service if voters approved the ballot questions. He said that because students paid sales taxes in Douglas County, it was an important issue to consider. It is the student's decision to vote only for the president, Campbell said, "but the local issues are just as important, if not more." - Edited by Lauren Keith Stocks plunge after House defeats $700B bailout ECONOMY ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — In a vote that shook the government, Wall Street and markets around the world, the House on Monday defeated a $700 billion emergency rescue for the nation's financial system, leaving both parties and the Bush administration scrambling to pick up the pieces. The Dow Jones industrials plunged nearly 800 points, the most ever for a single day. "We need to put something back together that works," a grim-faced Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said after he and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke joined in an emergency strategy session at the White House. On Capitol Hill, Democratic leaders said the House would reconvene Thursday, leaving open the possibility that it could vote later in the week on a reworked version. All sides agreed the effort to bolster beleaguered financial markets could not be abandoned. But in a remarkable display on Monday, a majority of House members slapped aside the best version ON CONCURRING IN SENATE AMENDMENT WITH AN AMENDMENT H H 3927 YEA NAY PRES NV DEMOCRATIC 141 94 REPUBLICAN 66 132 1 INDEPENDENT TOTALS 207 226 TIME REMAINING 0:00 ASSOCIATED PRESS how Kansas representatives voted their leaders and the administration had been able to come up with, bucking presidential speeches, pleading visits from Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and urgent warnings that the economy could nose dive without the lesiisiat on. Congressional leaders didn't get much help from Kansas lawmakers Monday in their effort to pass emergency legislation addressing the nation's financial crisis. This video image provided by the House of Representative shows the voting by the House on the emergency financial rescue package. The House defeated a $700 billion package, ignoring urgent pleas from President Bush and bipartisan congressional leaders to quickly bail out the staggering financial industry. Democratic Rep. Dennis Moore, of Lenexa, was alone among the state's four House members in voting for the $700 billion rescue plan. The measure that top lawmakers spent all weekend negotiating failed 228-205. Opposing the measure were Democratic Rep. Nancy Boyda, of Topeka, and Republican Reps. Todd Tiahrt, of the Wichita area, and Jerry Moran, of western Kansas. Associated Press In the face of thousands of phone calls and e-mails fiercely opposing the measure, many lawmakers were not willing to take the political risk of voting for it just five weeks before the elections. The bill went down, 2 28-205. The House Web site was overwhelmed as millions of people sought information about the measure through the day: The legislation the administration promoted would have allowed the government to buy bad mortgages and other sour asses ts held by troubled banks and other financial institutions. Getting those debts off their books should bols ter those companies' balance sheets, making them more inclined to lend and ease one of the bigger stoke points in a national credit crisis. If the plan worked, the thinking went, it would help lift a major weight off the national economy, which is already sputtering. In the meantime, Paulson said he would work with other regulators "to use all the tools available to protect our financial system and our economy." Stocks started plummeting on Wall Street even before Monday's vote was over, as traders watched the rescue measure going down on television. Meanwhile, lawmakers were watching them back. Students, families attend Stouffer Family Music Festival CAMPUS F BY SACHIKO MIYAKAWA smiyakawa@kansan.com A variety of music and a mix of different languages characterized the first-ever Stouffer Family Music Festival. Students and their families who live in the Stouffer Place Apartments gathered at the Burge Union for the concert on Saturday evening. Stouffer Place Apartments is Michelle Sprehe/KANSAN home to 280 families. Students must be married or have children to live in the apartments. Eric Williams, a student living in the apartments, stood in front of the audience with his wife and two children. He sang with his 3-year-old daughter, Zoe. Zoe, who wore a denim one-piece and pink tights that she picked out herself, overcame her shyness for her performance of "I'm a Little Teapot." The concert, sponsored by the Stouffer Neighborhood Association, featured 20 groups of resident-performers and students pursuing music majors at the University. Seyool Oh, Seoul, Korea, graduate student and president of the Stouffer Neighborhood Association, said most of the residents were nontraditional students living with their families. He said the concert allowed their children to enjoy live music and encouraged residents to get to know each other. Williams, Wichita law student, practiced singing with Zoe in his spare time between studying and housework. Eric Williams, Wichita law student, and his 3-year-old daughter, Zoe, listen to a performance from "The Sound of Music" at the Stouffer Family Music Festival in the Burge Unioin on Saturday. "Hopefully the kids will be inspired by the music," said Don Claus, vice president of the Stouffer Neighborhood Association. Williams said he chose to live at Stouffer Place because of its low rent and location close to campus and the Hilltop Child Development Center. He said his family also benefitted from the close-knit community of residents. "No kids are strangers in our community," Williams said. "My children have friet ids from Ethiopia, Bangladesh and Beijing," Williams said. Williams said he also liked the diversity of the residents. Oh said almost 90 percent of the residents were international students and their families. He said many international students worried about adapting to American culture smoothly. The international community at Stouffer Place helps ease the concerns of students who are new to the apartments, he said. The diversity of the residents was reflected in the performers and audience members, who spoke their native languages and wore the clothing from t heir home countries. Linda Tsevi, Accrri, Ghana, graduate student, was one of the performers. Tsevi, who came to the United States a year ago to study education at the University, sang a Christian song in her native language, Twi. Despite the unfamiliar language, the audience of more than 180 people clapped along. The audience enjoyed a variety of music in the concert, including a piano sonata by Mozart, "Over the Rainbow" and "Beauty and the Beast." Some songs were sung in different languages. Barbara Williams, Eric Williams' wife, said she liked the diversity of performers in the festival. "It is great to hear music from all over the cultures," she said. Edited by Becka Cremer www.CaliforniaWestern.edu What is the law? A weapon to be wielded? Or more than that? A set of tools. A creative approach. A helping profession and collaborative process. Explore the wide scope of the law in a school devoted to the big picture. 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Sun 7pm-2am OPINION 5A TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AGE CARE will moved THE EDITORIAL BOARD Don't rush to pick out your degree KU officials have stressed that students should pick a major early and stick with their choice. This will save money and time for students who know what career they want, and events like the Career Fair will help put more students in that category. Passion is the most important thing to consider when choosing a degree. Degrees are students' passes into the professional world, but they are not all-access. Whatever students choose to study in college will in some way limit what they can do when they're done. THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN However, if profes sional happiness is finding a job people truly care about, they must keep an open mind in college until they discover a degree that fulfills its requisites. An unacceptable major for the job we want might as well be called S.O.L., not just B.A. or B.S. For most students, college is a transition between the required standardized education of high school and finding their place in the convoluted maze that is the real world, and students often need more than a few semesters filled with 100-level requisites to discern their futures. Even if that time extends past the four-year OUR VIEW graduation goal of the University's Four-Year Tuition Contract, the cost of an extra semester or two pales in comparison to the 40 years of happiness choosing the right career path can give them. Long before Many people mistakenly assume undecided students do not have passion, but some just have too much passion for too many things. Narrowing passion to one field and interest is the hard part. Long before this generation started producing more college students than ever before, a college degree used to be more universally applicable. so applicable that any major could land a person a variety of jobs. The majors students pick will likely determine 40 hours of every week of their lives, at least until they find new career paths. Students need to be careful and choose the degrees that lead to the professions that would mean the most to them, however long it takes. Some students may still think rushing out in four years as more important than correctly discerning the right degree for their career of passion. Ray Segebrecht for the editorial board editorials around the nation ASSOCIATED PRESS 100 What viewers didn't see at the debate But what Americans did not see on Friday should be considered, as well. Amid the incessant repetition of the Wall Street and Main Street riff, neither candidate staked on a firm position on the pending bailout and its consequences. When asked what programs they would cut, both McCain and Obama provided vague answers that failed to spe- After several months of exchanging grips over non-issues ("lipstick on a pig" and John McCain's real estate ignorance come to mind), Friday's presidential debate had the potential for both candidates to clearly make their case before the nation. While portions of the debate were tied up in aimless rhetorical jockeying, it did the undecided or uninformed voter a window into both candidates' positions. cificly emphasize what changes they would have to make to their economic governance. Both men also showed unreasoned reflexive pandering on the issue of Israel and unoriginal statements reiterating familiar foreign policy talking points, as though the political situation throughout the world has been unchanging for the past 18 months. Furthermore, in spite of Jim Lehrer's best efforts, McCain and Obama seldom spoke directly to one another and contemptuously refused to even look at each other. In the end, nobody walked away a clear victor, but voters who were looking for a general illustration of how each candidate would run the country should not have been disappointed. If nothing else, the debate showed two very different philosophies. —— Minnesota Daily at the University of Minnesota Sept. 29, 2017 HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTERTO THE EDITOR Send letters to opinion@kansan.com. Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. LETTER GUIDELINES Length: 300 words The submission should include the author's name, grade and hometown. 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NRA SWIFTEES LEHMAN BROS. MOVE ON.OR GEORGE SOKOS WALL ST. TONY REZKO CDC released a report this past ERICH REINHARD/UWIRE.COM Why won't Red Cross take my viable blood? FRUIT FOR THOUGHT MATT HIRSCHFELD The FDA regulates the Red Cross' policy, which has been in place since 1992, and I understand the need for that policy. After all, sexually active homosexual men made up 68 percent of all men living with HIV in 2005, and only about 5 percent to 7 percent of men in the U.S. reported having sex with other men, according to the Centers for Disease Control. What I don't understand, though, is why recent data is not taken into consideration for donation guidelines. Never in my life have I been so proud of being rejected. Last Friday, I attempted to give blood at the KU Blood Drive. I knew the rejection was coming because I'd been rejected about two years ago. The Red Cross has blacklisted me because I'm "a male who has had sexual contact with another male, even once, since 1977." August that said 56,300 HIV infections occurred in 2006, a substantially higher number than the 40,000 estimate. Among the infections, 53 percent were caused by male-to-male sexual contact, and 31 percent by high-risk heterosexual contact. The Red Cross needs a new donation guideline, maybe something like, "Are you a male or female who has had a questionably high amount of sexual contact with the opposite sex since 1977?" I'm not sure what that amount would be — double or triple digits maybe? This has been done in some places already. The Red Cross of Thailand donor screening process was even reworded in April to ask about risky sexual behavior rather than sexual orientation. HIV still can't be detected 100 percent of the time. One of every 2 million HIV positive tests get through, and with 20 million blood transfusions occurring every year, the FDA said it couldn't take the risk. I was tested for HIV last week. I get tested every six months or so. Because I'm gay, I know I need to be more cautious of the risk of HIV than if I were straight. I don't know what to do to prove that I have good, viable, life-saving blood. After I apologized to the nurse for wasting her time during my screening, she looked more disappointed than I was. She said I could call the number on my second rejection letter and explain that no risky sexual contact actually occurred and that I was confused by the guideline. I told her no thanks. I tested negative. I knew I would — I'd had only once sexual partner in the past six months (it takes two to 24 weeks for HIV antibodies to show up), but I was being cautious, just as the FDA is. I'm not in denial, but it's obvious that the FDA is. While exiting the donation van, another nurse saw my rejection letter and offered me a Red Cross T-shirt and snacks. I wore the shirt that night, and many of my gay friend commented that I couldn't donate blood. I wasn't offended by my friends' remarks. My friends care and know, unlike the FDA, that I am safe, which results in one pint of blood that won't ever help save a life. Hirschfeld is an Augusta senior in journalism. Top 9 reasons I won't take male birth control CAPITOL POLITICS ROSS STEWART 9. I could always iust buv a condom There's research being conducted on a male contraceptive pill here at the University. The pill would effectively brings a man's sperm count to zero. Here's why I'm weary of the idea: I don't think I have enough sex to warrant bringing my sperm count to zero. And if I did, I'd probably be so worn out that I'd want less sex or require a condom to keep chaffing to a minimum. (Also, that much sex would be so physically wearing that I would be so mentally tired that I'd forget to take the pill anyway). 8. I don't want my roommate to ask me how it feels to shoot blanks when my girlfriend sleeps over. 6. 3. What if my sperm count doesn't go back up? If I had wanted that to happen. I would've drank a lot more Surge in middle school. When my sperm count starts to regenerate, I won't be able to stand to think about how lonely it could be down in my testicles. What will the first sperm think to itself? It'll either find existence frightening or will look at its existence with excitement because there's no competition. 7. 5. The girl could always buy the pill, which means I can continue not having a real job. 4. 2. If I ever want a political career and it gets out that I used to take the male contraceptive pill, I'll look like a harlot. Then again John Edwards wouldn't have had so much press about his affair if he had used this pill. I don't want to embarrassingly drop my male birth control packet in front of my female friends and shyly have to pick it up. 1. I could not have sex. Wait, did I really just suggest that? Stewart is a Wichita senior in journalism. FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. This chick in my class today told me that she actually lived on the same block as Chuck Norris. That is awesome. --time! --time! --time! I punched a hole in my roommate's car, and now I'm going to his girlfriend's baby shower. Is that a bad thing? Jayhawk Bookstore is lame. A Pepsi for $1.30? Who carries that kind of change around? My cigarettes are menthol or command. This is amazing! --time! To the people who gave me a dirty look when I burst out singing "Bleeding Love": You only wish you had enough self esteem to sing in public. What boy's name starts with "?"? My apple stem just told me I'm going to marry him. --time! Thursday night I decided to get drunk and go home and a yogurt: Raspberry Yoplait with a brownie and a Glacier Freeze Gatorade. --time! --- On Thursday, when I ate my Yoplait, my spoon was deformed. Hookah bars are nasty. --time! --time! You're never getting Bruce back! --time! Why don't you go ahead and throw my bitchin', OK? To the Ninth floor RA;You and your beauty are the reason I get out of bed in the morning. --- Blast the rim! --time! I took mescaline on Friday night — quite an interesting experience. It's a cactus and it makes you high for a long --time? --- "Commitment to academics" my ass. How many computer labs have they built in the past year or two? How many new sports facilities have they built in that same amount of Would the government bail me out as well? --- My roommate doesn't wash her clothes. I lined her dresses with air fresheners, and nothing helped. --- Four months with the same guy. This is getting scary now --- My desktop is so festive! --- @ KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. 6A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 GASLIGHT (CONTINUED FROM 1A) HIGHWAY STATE OF TEXAS Sandy's contributed photo by Spencer Research Library Kansas Attorney Gen. Vern Miller (center) filed charges against the original Gailshig Tavenn's owners in 1971 for alleged drug trafficking. Miller claimed undercover agents bought marijuana and smoked it inside the tavern. Dougley County Judge Floyd Coiffel later dismissed the charges. "I am not convinced the proprietors permitted any of their sales to go on with their knowledge." Coiffan ran in a June 28, 1973, Kan article. Contributed photo by Spencer Research Library opened a fire hydrant and flipped over a red Volkswagen on Oread Avenue. Police attempted to quell the mayhem by shooting tear gas into the crowd. Protesters pelted police and firemen with rocks, bricks and tomatoes. A gunfight broke out as people fled south toward the Gaslight Tavern. A stray bullet hit and killed 18-year-old Nick Rice, a Leawood freshman who, according to a 1970 Kansas Alumni article, wasn't involved in the demonstration and was on a date at the time. He was carried inside the Gaslight Tavern where he died before an ambulance could arrive. City commissioners and Gov. Robert Docking declared a state of emergency. They called in 25 troopers from neighboring areas and enacted a curfew. KU traffic and security officers manned roadblocks at campus entrances to ensure none of the Lawrence hostility spilled onto campus. After about two weeks, tensions subsided significantly, and the curfew was lifted. It was never determined what actually happened the night Dowdell was killed. According to a Kansan article from July 24, 1970, "The question of what happened in Lawrence may never be answered to the satisfaction of everyone. But a more important question is the continuing one — 'What is happening in Lawrence?'" KANSAS CRACKS DOWN The Gaslight Tavern found itself at the center of another controversy a year later when Kansas Attorney Gen. Vern Miller tried to shut it down for alleged drug trafficking. Sailor said that marijuana was rampant in Lawrence during the '60s and '70s and that a syndicate known as the Kaw Valley Hemp Pickers grew most of the weed and sold it all over town. "Things were much more liberal back then," Sailor said. "There was even a huge movement to legalize it at the time." Coen said marijuana was smoked openly at the original Gaslight. She said she heard stories from former Gaslight regulars about a community bag of weed tacked up near the entrance for smokers to borrow from. A sign near the bag instructed customers to keep it filled with weed donations. Coen said she was unsure whether those stories were true. Miller tried to close down the tavern for marijuana trafficking after he conducted a citywide drug raid in 1971. He filed charges a month later, asking the Douglas County District Court to declare the Gaslight a nuisance and shut it down. marijuana and heroin." According to an article written in the Kansan on Oct. 27, 1971, then-Lawrence Mayor J.R. Pulliam accused Miller of acting without the authority of city officials. "As far as I have determined, there is no city ordinance that specifically cites the sale of drugs a reason to declare an establishment a public nuisance." Pulliam said in the article. "The man is enforcing laws, but I do wish people would realize the difference between Douglas County Court Judge Floyd Coffman eventually dismissed the charges after a hearing, saying the state's evidence did not prove that the owners of the Gaslight knowingly participated in illegal activities at the tavern. THE GASLIGHT BURNS DOWN TEN DAYS TEN DAYS COUNTLESS MEMORIES Y COUNTLESS MEMORIES CITY OF MEMPHIS TRIPS DEPART DECEMBER THROUGH MARCH ZERO DOLLARS TRIPS DEPART DECEMBER THROUGH MARCH OVER 20 TRIP OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM OVER 20 TRIP OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM REGISTER NOW AT WWW.BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL.COM TRAGLIT-BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL PROVIDES FREE, TEN-DAY TRIPS TO ISRAEL FOR JEWISH YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18 TO 26 TAGLIT • לולאה BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL birth.birthrightael.com The University bought the lease to the tavern in 1974 with the intentions of tearing it down because University administrators saw it as a nuisance, Coen said. The tavern inexplicably burned down the day the University took it over on July 15, 1974. No one knows exactly how it happened but according to the legend, Coen said, students burned it down as a way of protesting the University's takeover. "I'm really not sure whether the legend is true or not, but it's a cool way of remembering the Gaslight Tavern," she said. "The owner wanted to create a place where the spirit of the old Gaslight lived on," Coen said. "I believe it has served its purpose." Coen said she would always remember the new Gaslight Tavern as a place where anyone could drink, listen to music and feel comfortable. The bar, she said, featured an atmosphere that fostered open-mindedness. THE GASLIGHT TODAY The present-day Gaslight Tavern has featured hundreds of bands in its six-year lifetime, including nationally recognized bands such as The Shins, Carlos D. and Bus Driver. It regularly featured such local bands as Deadman Flats, Truckstop Honeymoon and Murphy's Law. Coen said the tavern served as a jumping point for local bands to start their careers. Alex Law, guitarist and lead singer of Deadman Flats, said his band played its first show at the tavern and had since played shows all over Kansas. He said he periodically returned to play at the Gaslight Tavern, which he considered his favorite bar. "The place is small so you could have only 20 or 30 people here, and it gets rowdier than larger venues," Law said before performing at the tavern on Sept. 22. "When this place closes, it will be like a huge chunk of Lawrence is gone." Before the bar shuts down, Coen said she's encouraging bands that have historically played at the Gaslight Tavern to play in farewell shows that will feature in the months ahead. She said student bands that are interested in playing can contact her at the Gaslight Tavern's Web site on MySpace. — Edited by Lauren Keith Contributed photo by Spencer Research Library Contributed photo by Spencer Research Library Contributed photo by Spencer Research Library Contributed photo by Spencer Research Library PINK FLOWER CABIN Julianne Kueffer/KANSAN Deadman Flats performs in the Winfield Hangover Party at the Gaslight Tavern on Sept. 22, Alex Law, guitarist and lead singer (far right), said his band played its first concert at the tavern. "When this place closes, it will be like a huge chunk of Lawrence is gone," Law said. SAN 008 SPORTS Library nty MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GOLF RESULTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Check out where Kansas stands in the Cardinal Intercollegiate and Johnie Imes Invitational. SPORTS |6B KICK THE KANSAN BACK FOR WEEK 6 WWW.KANSAN.COM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 Take on the Kansan staff in the weekly college football pick'em contest. SPORTS | 2B ANSAN 22. vern. FOOTBALL PAGE 1B Walk-on from Wisconsin graduated in two years BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com Earning a college degree typically takes four years. For some, it takes five. Not for back-up center Brad Thorson. Thorson arrived on campus for training camp this fall after graduating from the University of Wisconsin in only two years. "I had quite a few AP credits from high school so that helped me out a lot," Thorson said. Regardless, completing a degree in two years while battling the rigorous schedule as a Division I athlete is almost unheard of. Thorson did it, and then decided that he wanted to leave Wisconsin and try to play somewhere else. "In the end, it just wasn't a good fit for me at Wisconsin," Thorson said. "There were a lot of things that weren't working out. Since I was finishing up my undergrad, I had a unique opportunity to go somewhere else." Thorson called offensive line coach John Reagan and decided to walk on at Kansas soon after. He arrived at the start of training camp in August and met his teammates for the first time on the first day of practice. Because Thorson graduated, PETER M. SCHNEIDER he petitioned the NCAA to allow him to play right away and not be forced to sit out a year, as student-athletes typically must do when they when they decide to transfer. Thorson "Wisconsin supported the move, and I did well there and wanted to continue my education elsewhere," Thorson said. "The NCAA was supportive of it, and I'm just happy that they were OK with me playing this year" Thorson, who had anumweighted GPA of 3.67 at Homestead High School in Mequon, Wis., took six AP courses at one time. He redshirted his first year at Wisconsin and graduated the following year with a business degree in risk management insurance. He is working on a sports administration graduate degree, which is a one-and-a-half to two-year program. Depending on his class load, Thorson could complete a second graduate degree before his three years — including this season — of eligibility run out. "I'm just really interested in what happens behind the scenes and not just on game day," Thorson said. "I'd like to be involved with that later in life. We will see what comes out of it." Thorson has played sparingly on special teams this year and is currently the back up to senior Ryan Cantrell at center. Thorson said he knew his time would come next year, but with the struggling running game, coach Mark Mangino has hinted that possible personnel changes on the offensive line could be coming. It doesn't appear, however, that Thorson's chance at center will come this year. "I think right now we're playing our best five offensive linemen to this point," Mangino said. "Can that change? Yes it can, but is putting him in the lineup right now the answer? I don't think so at this point in time; Ryan Cantrell is a veteran guy and he needs to play well, but he's capable." Thorson projects to be the starter at center in 2009 so having to wait a year to see the field doesn't bother him. In fact, he wouldn't change a thing. "I am loving playing football and I am loving going to school," Thorson said. "I didn't want a job. It's just a lot of fun being here." - Edited by Andy Greenhaw BILL'S BRUTAL BOOT CAMP BUSTS BALLS 15 Self ups the intensity as Hawks enter his infamous conditioning practices KANSAN FILE PHOTO BY CASE KEEFER KANSAN FILE PHOTO Kansas held its first practice of the season Monday — sort of. Coach Bill Self's boot camp — a two-week series of practices that emphasize heavy conditioning — began at 6 a.m. Monday. Kansas took advantage of an NCAA rule that allows teams to travel out of the country for exhibition games during Labor Day weekend once every four years. The Jayhawks practiced for nearly two weeks in Lawrence before traveling to Ottawa, Canada, where they beat three Canadian college teams. Boot camp traditionally marks the beginning of the basketball season for the jayhawks, but this year they've already practiced for 10 days and played three exhibition games. But those practices weren't as intense as what the players will face this week. Basketballs don't make many appearances at boot camp. Self is more concerned with running drills to get his players in adequate shape. Players often come away from these practices with horror stories about how tough they are. Seven of the 15 players on Kansas roster — junior college transfers Mario Little and Tyrone Appleton and freshman Marcus Morris, Markieff Morris, Tyshawn Taylor, Travis Releford and Quintrell Thomas — are attending their first boot camp. Boot camp will run through next Friday. The Jayhawks will then have a week to recover before Late Night in the Phog on Oct. 17. KU KANS — Edited by Andy Greenhaw COMMENTARY Imagine life without any Jayhawk football games BY ALEX DUFEK adufek@kansan.com W was the weekend a little lackluster without Kansas football, or was it just me? Yes, there were some wild upsets in college football and Major League Baseball had some exciting play-off races, but something seemed off. Can you imagine life without Jayhawk football every weekend? At first glance this seems like a pointless question, but according to kuhistory, com, at one time it came very close to being a reality. In January 1910, the future of football at the University was hanging by a thread. A proposal to eliminate the sport was put in place by J.W. Gleed, a member of the Board of Regents. William Allen White, a regent at the time and the person for whom the School of Journalism is named, seconded the motion. A large majority of students and alum ni fought to keep football at Kansas, but they were going against some solid arguments for elimination. The Regents defeated the motion, but agreed that some changes needed to be made to the sport. The debate surrounding football continued for the next several months. Problems during the 20 years of football before 1910 included the death of an opposing player from Doane College in Nebraska after injuries suffered during a game in Lawrence, rumors of alcohol and drug use by players of opposing teams before games, ineligible player activity at the University, the firing of coach Harold S. Weeks, who was accused of having a relationship with a freshman girl in 1904; and the breaking of conference rules by the University when it spent more than $400 on training tables for players. It was apparent that Jayhawk football needed help if it was going to survive. The conference and local citizens were aware of it. A cartoon in the Feb. 7, 1910 issue of the Kansas City Star shows a man, who represents Kansas, holding a woman, representing football, over a cliff and the other members of the Missouri Valley Conference running to save her. In the end, the conference came through and adopted new rules, and the threat to remove Kansas football faded. So Kansas, hypothetically, could have been a rugby powerhouse. But when football was allowed to continue, rugby faded out of the spotlight. Today, rugby is a club sport at Kansas, and it's far away from being one of the top two athletic revenue makers When hope seemed dim for Kansas football in 1910, word leaked out that the team would use spring practices to get ready for a possible shift to rugby. The University Daily Kansan even wrote an article attempting to interest students in the game. But by using the butterfly effect and our imagination, let's discuss what life would be like without Kansas football. FOOTBALL The University would be vastly different SEE COMMENTARY ON PAGE 4B lowa State coach Gene Chizik questions a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against lowa on Sept. 13 in Iowa City. Iowa won the game, 17-5. 56 46 ASSOCIATED PRESS Cyclones reflect on season prepare to face Jayhawks BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com A period of self-reflection can ease the mind and help one see the big picture. With a bye week before his team's Big 12 opener, Iowa State coach Gene Chizik said he took a step back from his squad and tried to assess their performance after four games. "Sometimes, I think you get caught up and you can't see the forest from the trees," Chizik said. "We backed off and looked at it and we realized that we're such a young football team. So many of our mistakes came from our young guys. We know we're going to go through growing pains." Sixteen freshmen have played some minutes for the Cyclones this season. Eleven of those are true freshmen straight out of high school. Chizik said he and his staff decided to get their young players experience now because the coaching staff has its eve SEE FOOTBALL ON PAGE 4B 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY HALY KANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 quote of the dav "It's really unbelievable what he does on the field, because of the amount of time he spends working with the wideouts is not much at all. He still has to be ready as a quarterback if he has to play in certain situations. His work at wideout is limited, so for him to go out there and make the plays he does game after game is unbelievable." — Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing on Kerry Meier fact of the day Junior wide receiver Kerry Meier leads the nation with 9.25 receptions per game. With 37 catches through four games, Meier is already halfway to Kansas' single-season receptions record of 70, set by Richard Estell in 1985. Meier's current pace would give him 111 receptions by seasons end. Source: Kansas Athletics trivia of the day Q: When did the Kansas football team last lose against Iowa State — its opponent this weekend? A: 2004. Kansas lost at Iowa State 13-7 on Oct. 30, 2004. KU sports schedule Men's golf: Louisville Invitational, final day (Louisville, Ky.) Women's golf: Johnie Imes Invitational, final day (Columbia, Mo.) Today Volleyball: Kansas State, 7 p.m. (lawrence) Wednesday Swimming: Pentathlon, 4 p.m. (Lawrence) Soccer: Texas Tech, 4 p.m. (Lawrence) Friday Saturday What Big 12 looks like as real season starts Thursday No Events Softball: Western Illinois, 11 a.m. Softball: Western Illinois, 11 a.m. (Iowa City, Iowa) Football: Iowa State, 11:30 a.m. (Ames, Iowa) Softball: Iowa, 4 p.m. (Iowa City, lowa) Volleyball: Texas Tech, 7 p.m. (Lubbock, Texas) Cross Country: OSU Jamboree, TBA (Stillwater, Okla.) Rowing: Head of the Oklahoma, all day (Oklahoma City, Okla.) Sunday Softball: Western Illinois, 10 a.m. (Iowa City, Iowa) Softball: Iowa, 12:30 p.m. (Iowa City, Iowa) Soccer: Colorado, 1 p.m. (Lawrence) MLB Pitcher agrees to $41 million contract ST. LOUIS - Pitcher Kyle Lohse and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed Monday to a $41 million, four-year contract. Lohse was 15-6 with a 3.78 ERA this season and led the staff with 200 innings. His new contract calls for a $1.25 million signing bonus and salaries of $7,125,000 next year, $8,875,000 in 2009 and $11,875,000 in each of the final two seasons. He also gets a full no-trade clause. Lohse was a free agent expecting big bucks after the 2007 season, despite a 9-12 combined record with the Reds and Phillies. Nothing materialized and it wasn't until late in spring training that Lohse agreed to a one-year, $4.25 million contract with St. Louis. With Chris Carpenter sidelined with injuries virtually all season and Adam Wainwright missing much of the middle of the season with a finger injury, Lohse became the de facto ace. BY ASHER FUSCO afusco@kansan.com The Cardinals are expected to go after bullpen help after 31 blown saves in 2008. "He really became the glue of what we needed to have happen," general manager John Mozeliak said at a news conference. With each Big 12 Conference team having played four games and having finished its non-conference schedule, this week is as convenient a time as ever to stop, gather our thoughts and hand out some preliminary grades. The season's only a third of the way over, so there's plenty of time to improve on these progress reports (Texas A&M and Kansas State, I'm talking to you). - Associated Press BIG 12 SOUTH - Oklahoma boasts a versatility running attack with Chris Brown and DeMarco Murray, and the most NFL-ready quarterback in the nation in Sam Bradford. No. 1 Oklahoma: A+ (4-0) Mike No. 5 Texas: A (4-0) — Bradford THE MORNING BREW Nebraska: B- (3-1) — New head coach Bo Pelini looked like a mastermind against New Mexico State in week three. In a home loss this past weekend to Virginia Tech, not so much. Kansas State: C- (3-1) — For an example of a team with some real problems, look west to the purple-clad 'Cats, who yielded 335 rushing yards to Louisiana-Lafayette last Saturday. IowaState:C-(2-2) — The Cyclones aren't any worse than everyone thought they'd be, but they need to at least challenge Kansas this weekend to prove they aren't the Big 12's worst. Texas' pass defense hasn't had to face any Big 12-caliber competition yet, but the Longhorns have improved since last season. They're allowing just 10.8 points per game and are ranked seventh in the conference in pass efficiency defense. No. 7 Texas Tech: A (4-0) Speaking of improving defenses, Texas Tech seems to have started its metamorphosis from an offense-only program to a well-rounded team. The Red Raiders BIG 12 NORTH No. 21 Oklahoma State: A- (4-0) — Talk about sneaking up on the nation. Oklahoma State jumped into the AP poll for the first time this year after torching a decent Troy squad by 31 points last weekend. Baylor: C (2-2) — Dual-threat quarterback Robert Griffin is one of the most exciting players in the nation, and the Bears' narrow loss to undefeated Connecticut looks more impressive by the week. Texas A&M: D- (2-2) — A win is a win, except when it's a win against Army, by four points, at home. Pathetic. held Nevada and SMU to 26 points in weeks two and three combined. hasn't looked pretty at times this year for the young Jayhawks, but the results speak loudly: Kansas is still a good football team. Traveling to South Florida (now 5-0 and ranked No. 10) and coming away with a last-second loss isn't anything to pout about. country (sorry, Mr. Reesing), and he's got plenty of defense around him. The Tigers' pass defense still has some questions to answer heading into the Big 12 season. Edited by Andy Greenhaw No. 16 Kansas: B+ (3-1) — lt Colorado: B- (3-1) - If the Buffaloes could play every game at home, they'd be contenders for the conference crown. But a neutral-site blowout loss to a so-so Florida State team looks pretty bad. Market crash hits sports fans DOW DOWN 777 CAN NO LONGER AFFORD THESE SEATS. I NEED a WIN. OfficeMax OAKLAND ASSOCIATED PRESS A Chicago White Sox fan holds up a sign in reaction to the stock market plunge during a baseball game against between the White Sox and the Detroit Tigers on Monday. A Chicago wom would force a tiebreaker meeting against the Minnesota Twins for the AL Central title. KICK THE KANSAN: WEEK SIX Pick games. 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Without football, Kansas probably wouldn't be a member of the Big 12. It would have more than likely stayed in the Missouri Valley Conference when the Big 8 formed, and would have become a 20,000-plus school that focused strictly on basketball, such as Southern Illinois University. As a mid-major it would have been tough for even a school such as Kansas to achieve the kind of success it has in basketball. Gonzaga University is one of only a few mid-major schools to become a consistent threat and even it has not reached the Final Four. Others, such as George Mason University, make the Final Four for a year, but have no consistency, Since 1966, the only school to win a NCAA basketball championship from a non-major conference was the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 1990. Now, there is nothing wrong with being a FCS school or having no football team at all. Kansas might have become a FBS Conference (D1-AA) football school. Kansas' fans would have gotten to watch a structured play-off system, similar to the NFL, instead of the chaos that is the BCS, so there would have been one bright spot if that had occurred. However, in my opinion, Saturdays wouldn't be as fun without Todd Reesing's 7-second scrambles, Dezmon Briscoe's spectacular catches, Daymond Patterson's big returns, Mike Rivera's hard hits, Darrell Stuckey's game-breaking plays and the fans waving the wheat. That's why I am grateful to those students, faculty and alumni who fought to keep football alive at the University nearly a century ago. Edited by Jennifer Torline FOOTBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) toward the future. Building experience this season should mean a better foundation in the coming years. Iowa State came out of its self-reflection period with a better idea of what led to a record of 2-2 — it's the only North team with two losses — but little idea how best to fix it. Sophomore Alexander Robinson led the Cyclones in rushing last year with a furious finish to the season. Thus far he and the rest of the Cyclone tailbacks have failed to create anything positive on the ground. "We haven't been pleased with our running game now, from our tailback position, for a couple of weeks," Chizik said. Robbinson missed the first game because of an injury, and since then has rushed for zero touchdowns and 147 yards, which is second on the team behind back-up quarterback Phillip Bates' 166 yards. Sophomore Austen Arnaud has tried to counter the failing rushing game with a balanced attack from the quarterback position. Arnaud Iowa State's defense, like its offense and special teams, has suffered some youthful setbacks. Still, the Cyclones lead the conference with 13 forced turnovers. has completed 65 percent of his passes for 643 yards, rushed for 90 yards and scored eight total touchdowns. The Cyclones are also tied for third in the conference in offensive turnovers. Chizik said that's one of the most important areas to address this season if the team is going to make any strides. As for this weekend's game against Kansas, Chizik said all the bye weeks in the world might not help his squad. He described Todd Reesing as an escape artist and praised Kerry Meier and Dezmon Briscoe as two of the best wide receivers in the country. "There are no weaknesses in their football team," Chizik said. "We're going to have to play a perfect game to be in the game with them. That's the bottom line." Edited by Jennifer Torline FOOTBALL COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri coaches and players learned an important lesson this weekend watching several top-ranked teams while the Tigers spent a bye week preparing for the Big 12 season. FOOTBALL Missouri prepares for Big 12 season game With Saturday's game at Nebraska approaching, Missouri coach Gary Pinkel's message of "over-preparing" rang true for his 4-team. "Players have to listen because it's all about respect and all about preparation and it's that simple," Pinkel said. Associated Press NFL BUD LIGHT Coca-Cola 86 Kansas City C chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) celebrates with Kansas City Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard (49) after Gonzalez scored a touchdown during the fourth quarter of a game on Sunday in Kansas as city. Mo. Kansas City won the game 33-19. ASSOCIATED PRESS Gonzalez three yards away from receiving record ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A disappointed Tony Gonzalez wants to know why Kansas City coaches refused to throw a short pass his way in the final minutes Sunday, leaving him three yards short of the career tight end receiving record. Gonzalez did have a 10-yard touchdown catch in a 33-19 victory over Denver that snapped the Chiefs' 12-game losing streak. But he wanted to set the receiving record in front of family and fans at Arrowhead Stadium. "After it was a two-possession game, we never got the ball back," Edwards said. "I had my family out there. I wanted to do it in front of the fans, in a home game," said Gonzalez, the most productive tight end in NFL history. "It would have been a great way to do it. I'm disappointed by that, for whatever reason my number wasn't called at times." Gonzalez, a nine-time Pro Bowler, uncharacteristically Coach Herm Edwards said the Chieffs did not want to take a chance by throwing the ball with only a short time left in what turned into a 33-19 win. declined to speak with reporters immediately after the game for fear of saying something that might be misconstrued. But on Monday,after a private meeting with Edwards,he remained miffed. He was thrown only a few passes the entire day as the Chiefs stuck mostly to a ground game that included Larry Johnson's running for 198 yards and two touchdowns. Gonzalez finished with 47 yards on three catches, including the one that stretched his NFL touchdown record for tight ends to 68. His last catch went for 23 yards in a drive that ended in a field goal and a 26-16 lead with 3:49 left. 89 The Broncos drove down for a field goal with 2:06 left and an onside kick. The Chiefs got possession and Johnson carried four straight times for the clinching touchdown. Now Gonzalez will probably get the record this week at Carolina, far from the fans who chanted "Ton-y, Ton-y" when he lay on the ground, the wind knocked out of him, after making the TD catch. ASSOCIATED PRESS "It was really endearing, the way the fans were supporting me like that," he said. "My wife almost started crying. It was a goose-bump situation." 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I felt like we had won the game anyway and I thought I could just go out and get a little catch. It just didn't work out that way." [ Jim Sunc a c rec NF last ln in bet sec he Ga sit the Edwards agreed there were no hard feelings "Tony's fine. We wish we could have got him the record, too," Edwards said. "But the game, the way it unfolded at the end, we really couldn't afford to throw a pass. A minute, 47 seconds left in the football game, it's a one-possession game. You can't throw a pass when you only lead by one score. "What if something bad happens when you decide to throw that pass?" 1 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY IGANSAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 SPORTS NFL 5B Edward Jones RUSSELL Edward Jones RUSSELL Edward Jones RUSSELL Edward Jones RUSSELL Edward Jones RUSSELL Edward Jones RUSSELL Edward Jones RUSSELL Edward Jones RUSSELL Edward Jones RUSSELL Edward Jones RUSSELL Edward Jones RUSSELL Edward Jones RUSSELL Jim Hastett speaks at a news conference naming him the interim head coach of the St. Louis Rams on Monday in St. Louis. The winnless Rams fred coach Scott Linehan on Monday, the day after a fourth straight lopsided loss to start the season. The Rams lost at home to the Buffalo Bills 14-31 on Sunday. Haslett, rams defensive coordinator, will replace Linehan on an interim basis, rams spokesman Rick Smith said. Haslett had been the head coach of the New Orleans Saints from 2000 to 2005, where he led the team to a 45-51 record before being replaced by Sean Payton. Def. coordinator named Rams' interim coach ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. LOUIS — Jim Haslett won a division title and had a 10-6 record in his first year as an NFL head coach, then produced only one winning record in his last five seasons with the New Orleans Saints before being fired in 2005. ASSOCIATED PRESS Haslett believes he's a lot better equipped for the job the second time around as interim head coach of the St. Louis Rams. Game day management, personnel decisions, handling adversity — he's ready for it all after the Rams fired Scott Linehan Monday and handed over game-day authority to their former defensive coordinator. "I always thought second-time head coaches, if you look at the track record, are better coaches because of the experiences they went through the first time," Haslet said. "Just look at the guys who have second opportunities, and most of them have been successful." Role models for Haslett, 52, include the Patriots' Bill Belichick and the Colts' Tony Dungy. Big names now, but Belichick was fired by the Browns and Dungy was let go by the Bucs. "You learn things about players, how they react to situations," Haslett said. "Probably the biggest thing, how you would handle things. There's a number of things, I have a list." Owner Chip Rosenbloom chose Haslett despite a disappointing start by the defense, ranked 31st out of 32 teams. Haslett gets at least a 12-game audition, with a shot at removing the "interim" tag next season. Haslett was 45-51 with the Saints, developing a fierce rivalry with the Rams when both teams were in the NFC West. He got his pink slip after a 3-13 showing under extremely adverse conditions, running a team also dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He joined Linehan's staff in 2006, believing it would be a steppingstone to another head coaching job. "You like to think so, but right now I'm worrying about this year," Haslett said. "Coaches live year to year anyway. Hopefully, we can turn this thing around." "I think that after meeting with Jim, he's the man that can turn this team around," said owner Chip Rosenbloom, who gave Haslett a say in personnel matters. Even though the Rams have lost 17 of 20 and have allowed 30 points in seven straight games, the mediocre state of the NFC West gives him some hope. The Cardinals and 49ers are tied for the lead at 2-2. "In this division, you never know," Haslett said. "I promise you they'll play hard. They will play hard or they're not going to be here. "We're going to give it everything we've got and we'll try to keep the mistakes to a minimum." Haslett knows a few wins will do wonders for team morale. He realizes there will be mistakes, and when they happen he wants players to be tough-minded and shrug them off. "Something bad will happen every game, but that's the National Football League," Haslett said. "How you overcome it, how do you handle adversity, how do you handle crowd noise on the road, how do you handle a fumble, how do you handle things? "Right now, we're not going very well but we're going to work on that and try to fix that because adversity does hit in the NFL." NFL Former Jaguar left paralyzed after shooting, loses leg ASSOCIATED PRESS JACKSONVILLE. Fla. JACKSONVILLE. Fla. Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Richard Collier, shot while sitting in a car outside an apartment complex earlier this month, is paralyzed below the waist and his left leg was amputated, his doctor said Monday. Collier was on a ventilator for about three weeks and has no memory of the shooting, said Andy Kerwin, a surgeon for the University of Florida at Shands Jacksonville hospital. "His overall condition has improved greatly," Kerwin said. "We expect him to be discharged soon." Kerwin said Collier suffered 14 bullet wounds to the back, left groin, left legs and right buttock. In addition, a bullet severed his spinal cord, causing the paralysis. The amputation was the result of damage to his left leg and groin, where blood clots formed. Five bullets alone were removed from his urinary bladder and the 26-year-old player also had bouts of pneumonia, infections and renal failure. Still, his condition has been upgraded to good from critical. Collier will undergo physical therapy to learn how to move from his bed to a wheelchair. He will never walk again, the doctor said. Collier's agent jeff jankovich said the player's family wanted to sure Collier understood what had happened to him before releasing details to the public. He said they even kept the Jaguars in the dark. Collier and former teammate Kenneth Pettway were waiting for two women outside an apartment complex early Sept. 2 when a gunman fired into the vehicle, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Pettway was not injured. "He has extreme grief for a lifetime of dreams he won't be able to fulfill," the agent said. The motive behind the attack on Collier is unknown, but investigators said earlier he appeared to be targeted. Police have made no arrests in the shooting. Jankovich refused to say specifically when Collier would be released, citing security concerns. Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio and several players attended the news conference. "It's a tragedy this young man was caught up in this violence." Del Rio said. "It's a great tragedy for a young man who had such a promising future." Offensive tackle Tony Pashos said the attack on Collier has been difficult for his teammates. "I think about him a lot," he said. Collier was in his third year with the NFL after graduating from Valdosta State. He was the third NFL player shot in the past 18 months, Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor was fatally shot during what police said was a botched burglary attempt at his Miami-area home in November. 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Denver's never been known for its "D," but coach George Karl said players and coaches alike will focus on defense this season after spending the last two years trying to match the Phoenix Sun's up-tempo style. Defense. He plans to change the team's culture with a slew of new highenergy young players and a renewed commitment from his veterans. That starts with Carmelo Anthony, whom he trusts will bring with him the lessons he learned from the U.S. Olympic team that rode its tenacious defense to the gold medal in Beijing. "Our offense is there. Look, this man right here's got over 20,000 points." Anthony said, motioning toward Alien Iverson. "I know I can score with the best of 'ern. But that's really not an issue for us right now. We've got to stop people." Anthony said all the stopping "You will see a different me," he promised. starts with him. Anthony still smarts when critics bring up his notoriously soft defense. He knows as the team's superstar, though, he sets the tone and is its lightning rod. "If I can stop five people out there on the court myself, then I'd be the best to ever play this basketball team," Anthony said. "There's no T in defense. The only thing I can concentrate on is my man and help the other four players on my team. I know I can play defense." And he's certain his teammates After a fifth consecutive first-round flop in the playoffs, the Nuggets lost Najera to the New Jersey Nets in free agency and traded Camby, the league's top shot-blocker and a former defensive player of the year, to the Los Angeles Clippers for basically nothing in return except salary cap relief. can, too. "I know a lot of people are saying that our defense left when Marcus Camby left," Anthony said. "So, I think that gives us motivation to go out there and prove to everybody that we are going to come together as a team and play defense. "I'm pretty sure you guys will see a different defensive team this year from the Denver Nuggets." The Nuggets averaged 110 points last season but they allowed 107, and the porous defense led to another first-round exit from the playoffs when the Los Angeles Lakers rendered them the first 50-win team to get swept in the postseason. Karl, an old-fashioned, defensive-minded coach who has spent his last decade in the NBA watching his teams in Milwaukee and Denver light up the scoreboard and more often than not fail to sprint back to the paint to deny baskets, said this team is the faster, quicker and more athletic than any one he's coached in Denver. Iverson, known more for his ball-handling skills than his steals, said he's willing to commit to playing better defense, too. "I've been in this league going on my 13th year and I've been to the final once. I would have thought I'd have been there five or six times by now and won a championship," Iverson said. 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Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson crosses into the end zone ahead of Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams and teammate corriekore Drew Bye near the end of the game Sunday. The Chiefs capitalized on four Broncos turnovers to win the game 31-19. Denver coach blames turnovers lackluster offense for loss in K.C. 55 21 27 ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Broncos coach Mike Shanahan intervened on behalf of his disparaged defensive players Monday, taking umbrage at placing the blame on them for the Kansas City loss. ASSOCIATED PRESS They weren't the culprits in this case. "Any offense that does that to a defense, there's no chance," Shanahan said of the Broncos 33-19 loss in which the offense turned the ball over four times. "People will point to the defense, but that's so far from the truth." ASSOCIATED PRESS The defense appreciates Shanahan's support, but knows the truth — they had a chance to bail out the offense and didn't. "I'm disappointed. We could've played better," safety Marlon McCree said. "The thing about a loss like that is it humbles you and makes you focus and tighten things up." The Broncos (3-1) need to fix their leaky defense — fast. They're giving up nearly 30 points a game and 408.8 yards of offense. The team is trying everything from changing the alignment — throwing in a four-linebacker look from time to time — to tinkering with new personnel, cutting Hamza Abdullah and adding Vernon Fox, who didn't dress Sunday. So far, this defense appears no different than the one from a year ago, which finished near the bottom of the league and led to a parting of ways with defensive boss Jim Bates. "We've got to find a way to be more consistent," Dre Bly said. "Defensively, we haven't had the year we want to have." Not by any stretch. Not by any stat. Denver has the third-worst defense in the league. "We've got to play better," Shanah said. "We've got some work to do. But it was not quite as bad as it looked in those final stats." Make no mistake, though, the final defensive stats against Kansas City weren't dazzling. The Broncos surrendered just 160 yards through the air, an improvement for a defense that entered the game ranked last in the league against the pass. The lapse against the run was a jolt to the team, which hadn't allowed a 100-yard rusher this season until Johnson. However, Larry Johnson ripped through them, gaining 198 yards and scoring two touchdowns. The Chiefs had a season-best 213 yards on the afternoon. "We didn't do our normal (thing) in the running game," Bly said. "The first three weeks I think we did a pretty good job in the run." Then again, the Broncos jumped out to big leads in winning their first three games, forcing teams to throw to get back into the game. "They definitely kept us in the game," Tony Scheffler said of the defense's effort. But the Broncos' top-ranked offense staked the defense to nothing Sunday, even putting them in an early bind with two first-half fumbles. That's because the offense feels like there's no deficit they can't overcome, turnovers aside that is. Eddie Royal and Brandon Marshall coughed up the football and Jay Cutler threw two interceptions, putting added pressure on an already struggling defense. However, the Chiefs scored only 10 points off Denver's miscues. "We did a good job of staying focused when we had short fields," Bly said. That's why Shanahan defended his maligned defense. Now, he'd like to see more improvement. "I sure hope so," he said. "Yeah, we'll be better." Notes: Broncos RB Andre Hall was wearing a brace on his sprained right wrist Monday. He said it was feeling good and expected to play on Sunday as Denver hosts Tampa Bay. Shanahan and the Broncos will see a familiar face guiding the Buccaneers as Brian Griese comes to town. Griese was drafted by Denver in the third round in 1998. "I've always enjoyed Brian," Shanahan said. "He is as smart as they come." Shanahan said WR Clifford Russell saw a neurosurgeon on Monday. He was walking around the locker room before the team's light workout Monday. Russell was immobilized and taken off the field on a stretcher Sunday after spraining his neck on kickoff coverage. He flew back with the team.