TOP OF THE HILL: TOP BUSINESSES L 2008 TOP MILE See what students voted for as their favorite Lawrence restaurants, salons, car repair shops and bars INSIDE 102415+ THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME120ISSUE70 KANSAS 40, MISSOURI 37 CHILLYTHRILLER BENNY HARRIS Junior quarterback Todd Reesing jumps into the crowd during celebrations following Kansas' 40-37 victory against Missouri in the Border Showdown at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Reesing found junior receiver Kerry Meier for a late touchdown on a fourth-down pass, giving the lavhawks a three-point lead with less than a minute to go in the game. The touchdown was Meier's second, part of a 14-catch effort for 106 yards on the day. Heated battle ensues through cold temperatures, snow BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Quarterback Todd Reesing could barely lift his throwing arm early in the week, running back Jake Sharp was questionable with bruised ribs and wide receiver Kerry Meier played with just one healthy leg. The Big 12 title wasn't at stake and a trip to a bowl game was already guaranteed. The list of reasons why Kansas had no business winning or even caring about Saturday's game went on for a long time. Nothing mattered to a badly bruised Kansas squad against Missouri except one thing pride The wounded jayhawks used sheer determination and grit to build a 33-30 lead against their favored rival late in the fourth quarter. But when Derrick Washington scored on a 6-yard run with 1:50 to play, the Tigers went ahead 37-33 and it looked as if the vallant Kansas effort was going to be in vain. Not so fast. As heavy snow continued to fall, the lajyhawks knew that plenty of time remained for them to go on the drive of their lives. They simply weren't going to lose this one. The drive — engineered by Reesing and capped by a 26-yard touchdown pass to Meier on a fourth and seven with 27 seconds left in the game — already has become etched in the lore of this 117-year-old Border Showdown. Meier's second touchdown of the game, and fourth TD pass by Reesing, put Kansas ahead again 40-37, and when a last-second Missouri field goal attempt failed, @ KANSAN.COM Kansas had a victory coach Mark Mangino and the team's fans will remember forever. For a gallery from the Border Showdown, visit Kansan.com/videos "I've been waiting for a situation like that," titting for a situation like that?" Reesing said. "Big game and it comes down to a fourth down play on the last minute drive — that's what you dream about as a kid." As Reesing looked down the field trying to find an open receiver, he also had to elude an all-out Missouri blitz. Scrambling and trying to keep his eyes open torboth would be tacklers and a receiver. Reesing called for some divine intervention. "They brought both of their linebackers." Reesing said. "The initial read wasn't there. I 8 SEEFOOTBALL ON PAGE 6A on Goering/KANSAN Sophomore defensive tackle Jamal Greene lips the Lamar Hunt Showdown trophy after Kansas defeated Missouri 40-37 at Air Force Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. CAMPUS Student group EcoHawks build fuel-efficient vehicle Mechanical engineering students began work on transforming a '70s Volkswagen icon into a modern hybrid vehicle capable of achieving 500 miles per gallon. The class offers students more hands-on experience. index FULL STORY PAGE 3A HEALTH Dec. 1 is known worldwide as World AIDS Day. Student Health Services, the LGBT Resource Center and Douglas County AIDS Project are sponsoring the event on campus from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Kansas Union HIV education, testing offered today at Union Classifieds...5A Opinion...10A Crossword...9A Sports...12A Horoscopes...9A Sudoku...9A Senior hopes to encourage others to study in Germany FULL STORY PAGE 3A PROFILE University of Kansas senior Andreas Graf promotes study abroad programs at the University and is serving as a Young Ambassador for the German Academic Exchange Service. FULL STORY PAGE 4A All contents, unless stated otherwise; © 2008 The University Daily Kansan LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR KANSAN JOBS Visit jobs.ku.edu by 5 p.m. today to fill out an application to join the Kansan staff for the spring semester. weather A man and a woman sit at a table TODAY Partly cloudy 3824 TUESDAY 5436 北 WEDNESDAY Partly cloudy/Windy 41 34 会 4118 Partly cloudy weather.com 2A NEWS quote of the day "Corruption is like a ball of snow. Once it's set a rolling it must increase." THE UNIVERSITY JANLY KANSAN MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008 — Charles Caleb Colton fact of the dav More snow falls in a year in the southern part of Canada and the northern part of the United States than at the North Pole. rcn27.dial.pipex.com et cetera 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 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 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 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 KUJI online at tv.ku.edu. KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there is news, music, sports, and movies content made for students, by students. Whether it 'roll n' rock or reggae 907 KINH uck'n' roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. contact us Tell us your news Contact Matt Erickson, Mark Dent, Dennis Hawley or Mary Sorick at 864-8140 or editor@kansen.com Kansas newsroom Kansas tauffer-Fint Hall Lawrence, KS 854-8410 (785) 864-4810 RESEARCH Study explores Web's link to health BY KIRSTEN HUDSON editor@kansan.com Sitting at a computer in Anschutz Library, Katie Ashley gets on the Internet to work on a class assignment. Ashley, Lawrence sophomore, said she used the Internet about two hours every day. "I use it to get news and for social things like Facebook and e-mail, but I also use it a lot for school," she said. Three students at the University of Kansas are conducting a study to look at how college students like Ashley use the Internet and how that use affects their well-being. They created the study as an assignment for their "Applied Social Psychology" class. "We looked at a lot of different topics, but this one fit all of our interests," said Kristin Strasser, Garden City graduate student. Melanie Canterberry, Monroe La., graduate student, and Matt Gallagher. Houston graduate student, are the other two students involved in the study. The students chose to look at the connection between Internet use and people's well-being because few researchers had studied the topic. "There is not enough out there on the Internet and well-being," said Sarah Pressman, assistant professor of psychology and the students' professor. "The Internet is constantly changing and it's hard to trust anything that's five years or older." The graduate students are gathering data through an online survey completed by students in introductory psychology classes. All introductory psychology classes require students to participate in a University study. Canterberry said their study benefited from using psychology students because otherwise subjects often expected to be paid. She said the psychology students also fit well with this study because most college students had access to the Internet and used it often. "They may even use it more than any other age group." Strasser said. The subjects completed a 45-minute survey containing questions asking what types of Web sites they visited and whether they used the Internet more for social purposes or for entertainment. "If you're just using it for news and to go shopping, you might be in touch with friends and family less," Pressman said. Sarah Kirk, director of the KU Psychological Clinic, said some students at the clinic reported that online activity distracted them and that the Internet sometimes interfered with their social functioning. "On the other hand, college students report the Internet's value as a research tool for academic pursuits, so it can be a double-edged sword for many," she said. To see how the Internet affects well-being, the study asks questions about subjects' mental and physical health, such as whether they had been sick lately and how often they exercised. It also asked subjects to rate their stress and depression levels on a scale from one to five. "Internet use could cause more stress, but it could also be used as a stress reliever," Pressman said. Gallagher said that the correlation between Internet use and social anxiety was the subject that most interested him. Canterberry said questions about Internet use and the development of relationships interested her. "I think that Internet use will promote healthy relationships for some people and lead to loneliness and social isolation for others," he said. "I expect that people with different attachment styles might use the Internet for close relationships in different ways and have different outcomes based on that," she said. Strasser said her interest was in how people's personalities affected the way they used the Internet. So far 42 students have completed the survey since it was posted on Nov.1. The study will remain online until the end of the semester. "We're going to try to get 300 participants, but we'll probably have closer to 150." Pressman said. Once the graduate students finish gathering data they will each write a paper and submit the papers to a psychology journal. — Edited by Adam Mowder THANKSGIVING Foreign students connect with American holiday International students had the opportunity to experience an American holiday with the Thanksgiving Homestay program. About 50 students spent part of their break with local families this year Students were given the option of spending Thanksgiving day or a longer period of time with their host families. The families came from Lawrence, Burns, Topeka and Kansas City. Nick Arthachinda, Lawrence graduate student and program coordinator, matched students with host families after reviewing applications with preferred location, dietary restrictions, allergies and religious views. The students had the opportunity to go alone or with other international students. For the single-day program, the host families provided transportation and a meal. When the students stayed for an extended period of time, the hosts were required to provide meals and a place to say. Although it wasn't a requirement, Arthachinda said, most families also provided entertainment and an introduction to American culture. He said that the goal was to provide a cultural exchange that benefited both the student and the family. In the past, 25 to 30 students and 15 to 20 host families have participated. This year, about 30 families hosted the 50 students. Arthachinda said many families maintained contact with the students and continued inviting them to Thanksgiving celebrations after the first year. Saewe Chung, South Korea sophomore, signed up for the program because this will be her only semester studying in the United States. She said she wanted to experience what American life was like. "We study in the same class and eat in the same food court, but our lifestyle is totally different," Chung said. The program began in 1954 when Betty Grimwood hosted an international student for the Thanksgiving holiday. After that year, the event became a University tradition. Brandy Entsminger Santas on parade MDAX People dressed as Santa Claus cross Fifth Avenue near St. Patrick's Cathedral during the annual Sidewalk Santa parade Friday in New York. The Santas will become familiar faces in midtown New York through Dec. 24, collecting donations to provide food support to more than 6,600 needy people through the Volunteers of America's Hope and Hearth Food Voucher program. ASSOCIATED PRESS or campus The workshop "Interviewing with Confidence" will begin at 1:30 p.m. in 204 JRP. The academic date "KU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: It's About Time" will begin at 2 p.m. in the Central Court & Galleries in the Spencer Museum of Art. The lecture "Linguistics Colloquy: Nominalization in Q'anjobal Maya" will begin at 3:30 p.m. in 206 Blake. The lecture "U.S. Class Actions and the 'Global' Class" will begin at 3:45 p.m. in 104 Green Hall. The film "KT" (Japan) will be shown at 7 p.m. in Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union. The Men's Basketball game vs. Kent State will begin at 8 p.m. in Allen Fieldhouse. CRIME CRIME 8-year-old charged with murder offered plea deal PHOENIX — Prosecutors have offered a plea deal to an 8-year-old boy charged with murder in the shooting deaths of his father and another man in their eastern Arizona home, court records show. Complete details of the offer weren't spelled out in a court filed posted Saturday on the court's Web site. But County Attorney Crisp Candelaria wrote that he has "tendered a plea offer to the juvenile's attorneys that would resolve all the charges in the juvenile court contingent on the results of the mental health evaluations." Candelaria was responding to a defense motion seeking to block him from dropping one of two first-degree murder charges the boy faces in the deaths of his father, Vincent Romero, 29, and Timothy Romans, 39, earlier this month. Defense attorney Benjamin Brewer argued in a filing Tuesday that prosecutors wanted the charge dismissed so they could refile it when the boy was older. Brewer said Saturday that the deal would resolve the case without it being transferred to adult court, but he declined to provide additional details. Although he is considering the offer, Brewer said he is unsure of his client's ability to understand the proceedings. At least two mental health evaluations are yet to be completed. The prosecutor explained in his response to Brewer's opposition filing that he wasn't trying to obtain an unfair advantage, but he pressed for the dismissal because the judicial system isn't equipped to deal with an 8-year-old charged with murder. 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AND SHOWING THE REMARKABLE ARTWORK BY HAROLD WESTHURST. 20th annual Winter Wishes TO PARTICIPATE • select a snowman from the tree and record the code number in the notebook. • buy the appropriate requested gifts. • return unwrapped gift to the SUA Box Office, level 4, Kansas Union TREES ARE LOCATED AT • KANSAS UNION, LEVEL 4 • THE UNDERGROUND, WESCOE • BURGE UNION, LEVEL 2 • THE MARKET, KANSAS UNION drop off unwrapped gifts between NOVEMBER 10 and DECEMBER 5 at the Union Programs Box Office level 4, Kansas Union KU Dining Services | kudining.com 北京市农业科学院 THE SUCCESS AWAY SUNSHINE WWW.SUNSHINE.COM JUICE Union Programs | unionprograms.ku.edu 4 12 - THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008 NEWS 3A Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN CAMPUS Lou McKown, Downingtown, Penn., senior, left, and Gavin Strunk, Wichita senior, push a stripped 1974 VW Super Beetle toward a tow truck on Nov. 24. As members of a mechanical engineering project called the Ecohawks, McKown and Strunk are taking steps toward transforming the vehicle into a fuel-neutral hybrid vehicle that will use an interchangeable engine block concept to reach a fuel efficiency standard of 500 miles per gallon. PITCHING IT OUT Class works to build 500 mpg car BY RYAN MCGEENEY rmcgeeney@kansan.com A few days before the student body vacated Lawrence for the Thanksgiving holiday, Chris Depcik, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, stood staring at the bare-bones remainder of a 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle. The bug, stripped of its engine, transmission and most of its interior, was covered in a fresh coat of primer. The car is the ongoing project of a small group of mechanical engineering students, known as the EcoHawks, working to design a car that can achieve a fuel efficiency of 500 miles per gallon. "This is my either brilliant or extremely stupid idea," Depcik said. The Ecohawks concept began in February, when Depcik started recruiting students in the School of Engineering. Initially conceived as a competition-oriented undertaking, Depcik said he adapted the idea so students could have more real-world application in engine design. Depcik's course, Design Project Option E, was developed after an initial meeting of about 15 or 20 students. He pitched the idea of turning an existing vehicle into a hybrid and the students agreed unanimously. Depcik wrote a course outline and curriculum and submitted it to the school's administration for approval. Depcik and his students first laid eyes on the vehicle, donated by Dave Bach, owner of Das Autohaus repair shop, in September. Gavin Strunk, Wichita senior, made the initial contact with Bach. "Dave had this little jewel just sitting on the lot." Strunk said. Lou McKown, Downingtown Penn, senior, and EcoHawk support team captain, said that the key to achieving the project's goals, which included a fuel-neutral engine in addition to fuel efficiency, was modular engine design. "With interchangeable engine blocks, a vehicle can be suited to a geographic region and its native natural resources," McKown said. Instead of being locked into a particular fuel — ethanol or biodiesel, for example — engines suited to those fuels could be switched out to respond to changing economic forces or environmental concerns. On the evening of Nov. 24, Depcik, McKown, Strunk and Bach pushed the Super Beetle hull — without its engine — out of the Das Autohua garage and onto a tow truck bed. After months in the basic deconstruction stages, the vehicle was being moved to the multi-disciplinary development facility at the Lawrence Municipal Airport. The vehicle's development isn't tied to the semester schedule, or anyone's graduation date. Students are developing a manual with each step forward, so that future classes can learn from their predecessors' failures and successes. In addition to the project's ongoing nature, Depcik said that the course's other founding idea was wide-spread involvement. While many mechanical engineering projects require a grasp of technical mathematics and engineering concepts not typically attained until students near the end of their undergraduate careers, Depcik said that the EcoHawks concept provided a way for even freshmen and sophomores to experience real-world applications of classroom material. "It's not meant to be a gearhead project," Depcik said. "I don't care if you've never seen a vehicle. I want you, as a student, to be involved." —Edited by Ramsey Cox HEALTH HIV testing offered for World AIDS Day BY JOE PREINER jpreiner@kansan.com World AIDS Day, observed globally every year on Dec. 1, is a worldwide event that celebrates the many lives that have been saved by HIV prevention and treatment. The day will be observed on campus Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Kansas Union. Student Health Services, the Douglas County AIDS Project and the LGBT Resource Center are sponsoring this year's event. Ken Sarber, health educator for Student Health Services, said the three groups involved with World AIDS Day at the University will be providing HIV education as well as testing services. He said free oral testing would be provided at the event. Stacey Burton, education outreach coordinator for DCAP, said the prevalence of AIDS in Kansas was relatively low, with about 3,000 cases reported to date. She said, however, that Kansas fell well below the national testing average for the disease. Burton said the statistic was troubling because the majority of new AIDS cases, anywhere from 50 percent to 70 percent, came from people who were unaware they were infected. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there are about 33 million people living with HIV globally, and one in every five people were unaware of their infection. Elena Ivanov, executive director of DCAP, said AIDS was a disease that touched more lives than people realized. "People think the disease is something that happens to others and not to them," Ivanov said. "They don't realize that when one person is infected, all are affected." Ivanov said one of the best ways to avoid the HIV virus was to get tested regularly, although less than 40 percent of people 18 years old and older had ever been tested. The lack of testing has contributed to about 56,300 new infections each year, the CDC estimates. Ivanov said that although the HIV virus is relatively new and was unknown just 27 years ago, it has already caused an estimated 25 million deaths worldwide. Burton said many misconceptions about HIV contributed to the continued rise of the disease. She said having sex or sharing needles with an infected person were not the only ways to contract the disease and that it could also be transmitted orally. Burton said it was important for people to take an active role in their own AIDS education. "We need to take a look at what and who we go home with," Burton said. "Knowing is a huge part of prevention. We need to be safe and we need to be aware." INTERNATIONAL Edited by Rachel Burchfield Ryan Campbell, Olathe senior and executive director of KU Queers and Allies, said informing people about the realities of the disease was the first step in battling the disease and the misconceptions surrounding it. Campbell said when AIDS came onto the scene in the 1980s it was known as the "gay cancer." While it mainly affected the gay community back then, Campbell said today's most affected group was heterosexual women between the ages of 18 and 24. He said getting the truth about the disease into the hands of uninformed people would go a long way in changing the stigma surrounding AIDS. Attacks in Mumbai, India, end BY RAVI NESSMAN ASSOCIATED PRESS MUMBAI, India — The only gunman captured after a 60-hour terrorist siege of Mumbai said he belonged to a Pakistani militant group with links to the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, a senior police officer said Sunday. The gunman was one of 10 who paralyzed the city in an attack that killed at least 174 people and revealed the weakness of India's security apparatus. India's top law enforcement official resigned, bowing to growing criticism that the attackers appeared better trained, better coordinated and better armed than police. The announcement blaming militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba, threatened to escalate tensions between India and Pakistan. However, Indian officials have been cautious about accusing Pakistan's government of complicity. A U.S. counterterrorism official had said some "signatures of the attack" were consistent with Lashkar and Jaish-e-Mohammed, another group that has operated in Kashmir. Both are reported to be linked to al-Qaida. Lashkar, long seen as a creation of the Pakistani intelligence service to help fight India in disputed Kashmir, was banned in Pakistan in 2002 under pressure from the U.S., a year after Washington and Britain listed it a terrorist group. It is since believed to have emerged under another name, Jamaat-ud-Dawa, though that group has denied links to the Mumbai attack. As more details of the response to the attack emerged, a picture formed of woefully unprepared security forces. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh promised to strengthen maritime and air security and look into creating a new federal investigative agency — even as some analysts doubled fundamental change was possible. Authorities were still removing bodies from the bullet and grenade scarred Taj Mahal hotel, a day after commandos finally ended the violence that began Wednesday night. "These guys could do it next week again in Mumbai and our responses would be exactly the same," said Ajai Sahni, head of the New Delhi-based Institute for Conflict Management who has close ties to India's police and intelligence. Joint Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria said the only known surviving gunman, Ajmal Qasab, told police he was trained at a Lashkar-e-Taiba camp in Pakistan. "Lashkar-e-Taiba is behind the terrorist acts in the city," he said. A spokesman for Pakistani President Asif Zardari's spokesman dismissed the claim. "We have demanded evidence of the complicity of any Pakistani group. No evidence has yet been provided," said spokesman Farhatullah Babar. The gunmen continued their rampage outside the station. They eventually ambushed a police van, killed five officers inside — including the city's counterterrorism chief — and hijacked the vehicle as two wounded officers lay bleeding in the back seat. In the first wave of the attacks, two young gunmen armed with assault rifles blithely ignored more than 60 police officers patrolling the city's main train station and sprayed bullets into the crowd. Bapu Thombre, assistant commissioner with the Mumbai railway police, said the police were armed mainly with batons or World War I-era rifles and spread out across the station. "The way Mumbai police handled the situation, they were not combat ready," said Jimmy Katrak, a security consultant. "You don't need the Indian army to neutralize eight to nine people." "They are not trained to respond to major attacks," he said. Constable Arun ladhav, one of the wounded policemen, said the men laughed when they noticed the dead officers wore bulletproof vests. With no SWAT team in this city of 18 million, authorities called in the only unit in the country trained to deal with such crises. But the National Security Guards, which largely devotes its resources to protecting top officials, is based outside of New Delhi and it took the commandos nearly 10 hours to reach the scene. That gave the gunmen time to consolidate control over two luxury hotels and a Jewish center, said Sahni. As the siege at dragged on, local police improperly strapped on ill-fitting bulletproof vests. Few had two-way radios to communicate. At the Jewish center, commandos rappelled from a helicopter onto the roof and slowly descended the narrow, five-story building in a 10-hour shooting and grenade battle with the two gunmen inside. Security forces announced they had killed four gunmen and ended the siege at the mammoth Taj Mahal hotel on Thursday night, only to have fighting erupt there again the next day. Only on Saturday morning did they actually kill the last remaining gunmen. Even the commandos lacked the proper equipment, including night vision goggles and thermal sensors that would have allowed them to locate the hostages and gunmen inside the buildings, Sahni said. From his home in Israel, Assaf Hefetz, a former Israeli police commissioner who created the country's police anti-terror unit three decades ago, watched the slow-motion operation in disbelief. "You have to come from the roof and all the windows and all the doors and create other entrances by demolition charges," he said. The commandos should have swarmed the building in a massive, coordinated attack that would have overwhelmed the gunmen and ended the standoff in seconds, he said. The slow pace of the operations made it appear that the commandos' main goal was to stay safe, Hefetz said. J. K. Dutt, director-general of the commando unit, defended their tactics. ASSOCIATED PRESS R. R. Patil, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra state where Mumbai is located, said the government was "taking all action to ensure that this will never take place again." PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN A resident of Mumbai, India, attends a candle light ceremony and a protest on Sunday after attacks on the city killed more than 174. The death toll was revised down Sunday from 195 after authorities said some bodies were counted twice, but they said it could rise again as areas of the Jaj Mahal Hotel were still being searched. Among the dead were 18 foreigners, including six Americans. Nine gunmen were killed. THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS December 1,2008 Student Senate Alternative Spring Break with Lutheran Campus Ministry Everyone is invited to come and learn about this opportunity to join in community service and to sightsee in the Big Apple. Informational meeting: Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 8:00 p.m. Lutheran Campus Ministry 18 East 13th St. Interested? Email: juliejh@ku.edu Hope for Haiti Concert Raising Awareness for Hurricane Victims Kansas Ballroom in the Union (5th Floor) December 10th @7:30 Bands performing: 3 The Sailor Sequence Aaron Lee Martin Sleep Dreamer Free Admission - Dontations Accepted 10 4A NEWS PROFILE THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008 Senior promotes studying abroad in Germany BY SACHIKO MIYAKAWA smiyakawa@kansan.com When Andreas Graf studied abroad in Germany, he would go to a bar in the basement of his dorm after school and socialize with his friends over beer. He enjoyed taking classes in German, in which he had intense discussions about American politics and international relations with his German peers Graf, Mission Woods senior, said his study abroad experience in Germany had been the best part of his life. Graf is one of 25 students in the United States and Canada this year to serve as Young Ambassadors for the German Academic Exchange Service, or Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst. He promotes study abroad programs in Germany at the University, giving presentations and consulting students who are interested in living in Germany. According to the KU Office of Study Abroad, 62 students studied in Germany in the 2006-2007 academic year. Graf is working to raise this number. *Iyan Waggoner/KANSAN* Andreas Graf, Mission Woods senior, studied abroad in Germany and now works to help others share the same meaningful experience that he had. Graf is one of 25 students in the U.S. and Canada to serve as a Young Ambassador for the German Academic Exchange Service. Graf, who called his experience in Germany the best part of his life, studied in the country over Summer 2006 and from Fall 2007 to Spring 2008. "You learn more out of your comfort zone, like what is important to you," he said. "I think people should take advantage of studying abroad." Brid Schenkl, program officer for the German Academic Exchange Service, said the program was started by American students who returned from Germany and who were willing to share their experiences with other American students. Schenkl said learning German was the most popular reason for American undergraduate students to study in Germany, but some of them studied math and physics because of Germany's long tradition in sciences. Ryan Waggoner/KANSAN According to the Institute of International Education, 7,355 American students studied in Germany in the 2006-2007 academic year and Germany was the fifth most popular study abroad destination for Americans. BENTON CITY UNIVERSITY James Brown, assistant professor of Germanic languages and literature, said many Kansans' ancestors were from Germany, and many University students took German courses because of their heritage connections. He also said students who majored in German often double majored in political science, business, journalism, physics and chemistry. studied in Holzkirchen, Germany, in the Summer 2006 and in Bonn, Germany, from Fall 2007 to Spring 2008 to improve his German. Along with learning German, he said, he took political science classes abroad and learned different perspectives on world politics. Graf, who is majoring in political science and international studies, said this experience changed his view of the world. He said some people in his German political science classes were not afraid of criticizing the American government. Graf spent most of his life in the United States, but his mother was from Germany and he grew up speaking German with her. He Part of Graf's job includes working an information table at the study abroad fair, giving presentations in class and answering questions about scholarships and his German study abroad experience. “It's hard to do it without giving wrong impressions about the country” he said. “What I tried to do is not only tell them about its benefits, but also give them real aspects of living abroad.” Graf said he didn't hesitate to talk about hardships he faced, including loneliness and his frustration with communicating in German. He said that along with his learning experience, meeting people from all over the world was one of his best experiences in Germany. He said when he was in the United States, he tried to find more common background with people. But in Germany, he tried to learn and appreciate differences when he made friends. "In the end you find people you like to be with, and you can build a friendship anywhere," he said. Students interested in studying abroad in Germany can contact Graf through www.daad.org or visit the KU Office of Study Abroad in Room 108 of Lippincott Hall. Edited by Rachel Burchfield United States Endeavour crew lands safely after space station remodels The space shuttle Endeavour comes in for a landing at Edwards Air Force Base Sunday in California. Endeavour's landing ends a 16-day mission during which the shuttle flew to the international space station delivering a new bathroom, kitchen, exercise machine, sleeping quarters and recycling system designed to convert urine and sweat into drinking water. BY JOHN ANTZAK ASSOCIATED PRESS EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Space shuttle Endeavour and its seven astronauts safely returned to Earth on Sunday, taking a detour to sunny California after storms hit the main landing strip in Florida. Endeavour wrapped up a 16-day trip that left the international space station freshly remodeled and capable of housing bigger crews. The shuttle dropped off all kinds of home improvement equipment, including a new bathroom, kitchenette, exercise machine, two sleeping quarters and a recycling system designed to convert astronauts' urine and sweat into drinking water. ASSOCIATED PRESS And Endeavour's astronauts also had to put in extra effort to get the urine processor working. About seven liters of recycled urine and condensation were coming back aboard Endeavour for extensive testing. No one at the space station will drink the recycled water until the equipment runs for 90 days and ground tests ensure it safe. More samples will be returned on the next shuttle flight. But the mission wasn't without its problems. Astronaut Heidemarie Stefanshyn-Piper let go of a $100,000 tool bag during the first spacewalk, muttering "Oh, great" as it floated away. The shuttle crew also conducted four spacewalks to clear metal shavings from a solar wing rotary joint at the space station. The joint had been jammed for more than a year and hampered energy production at the orbiting outpost. Initial tests indicated the repairs on the joint were successful. The space station additions — and a few more scheduled to go up on the next shuttle flight in February — should enable NASA to double the size of the space station crew by June. On Sunday, NASA ordered the detour to California after dangerously high wind and a stormy sky prevented a Florida landing. "Welcome back. That was a great way to finish a fantastic flight," Mission Control radioed. "And we're happy to be here in California," shuttle commander Christopher Ferguson replied. Congratulations also came down Returning home from a sixmonth mission was former space station resident Gregory Chamitoff, who had rocketed away from the planet at the end of May. from the space station. "Wow," said skipper Mike Fincke, who watched the landing broadcast live. The space shuttle's journey, short by comparison, spanned 6.6 million miles and 250 orbits of Earth. NASA always prefers to land the space shuttles at their home base in Florida. It takes about a week and costs $1.8 million to transport a shuttle from California to Florida, atop a modified jumbo jet. The astronauts also had been rooting for a Florida touchdown; that's where their families were waiting. As Endeavour soared over Houston,home to Mission Control, Ferguson could see all the bad weather in Florida. "I think you made a good call," he radioed. It was the first space shuttle landing at Edwards in more than a year. When Endeavour hurtled over metropolitan Los Angeles, firefighters responded to a report of an explosion that turned out to have been the spacecraft's signature sonic booms, Ferguson landed on a temporary runway that's shorter and more narrow than the Kennedy landing strip. Edwards' main runway — which parallels the temporary one which permits the temporary one just underwent maintenance and upgrades, and has yet to be equipped with all the necessary navigation equipment. NASA officials said both Ferguson and his co-pilot, Eric Boe, had practiced on the temporary runway in training aircraft. Eneadeavour's crew members were expected to be reunited with their families on Monday in Houston. 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Educators reacting to the findings questioned any suggestion that today's young people are less honest than previous generations, but several agreed that intensified pressures are prompting many students to cut corners. pressures on kids have increased dramatically," said Mel Riddle of the National Association of Secondary School Principals. "They have opportunities their predecessors didn't have (to cheat). The temptation is greater." "The competition is greater, the The Josephson Institute, a Los Angeles-based ethics institute, surveyed 29,760 students at 100 randomly selected high schools nationwide, both public and private. All students in the selected schools were given the survey in class; their anonymity was assured. Michael Josephson, the institute's founder and president, said he was most dismayed by the findings about theft. The survey found that 35 percent of boys and 26 percent of girls — 30 percent overall — acknowledged stealing from a store within the past year. One-fifth said they stole something from a friend; 23 percent said they stole something from a parent or other relative. "What is the social cost of that not to mention the implication for the next generation of mortgage brokers?" Josephson remarked in an interview. "In a society drenched with cynicism, young people can look at it and say 'Why shouldn't we? Everyone else does it.'" Other findings from the survey: —Cheating in school is rampant and getting worse. Sixty-four percent of students cheated on a test in the past year and 38 percent did so two or more times, up from 60 percent and 35 percent in a 2006 survey. —Thirty-six percent said they used the Internet to plagiarize an assignment, up from 33 percent in 2004. — Forty-two percent said they sometimes lie to save money — 49 percent of the boys and 36 percent of the girls. Despite such responses, 93 percent of the students said they were satisfied with their personal ethics and character, and 77 percent affirmed that "when it comes to doing what is right, I am better than most people I know" Nijimie Dzurinko, executive director of the Philadelphia Student Union, said the findings were not at all reflective of the inner-city students she works with as an advocate for better curriculum and school funding. Peter Anderson, principal of Andover High School in Andover. "A lot of people like to blame society's problems on young people, without recognizing that young people aren't making the decisions about what's happening in society," said Dzurinko, 32. "They're very easy to scapegoat." Mass,, said he and his colleagues had detected very little cheating on tests or Internet-based plagiarism. He has, however, noticed an upick in students sharing homework in unauthorized ways. 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Missouri's line of scrimmage began at the two yard line after a deep punt from the Jayhawks in the first half of Saturday's Border War game at Arrowhead Stadium. DEFENSE AIDS VICTORY BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Todd Reesing's shot put pass to Kerry Meier with 27 seconds left will deservedly be placed on the mantle among the greatest Border Showdown moments. It sent KU into hysteria, and the blocked field goal moments later ignited pandemonium for everyone in crimson and blue. But every big Kansas play on Saturday, and there were plenty of them, seemed to be a by-product of the one before it. Example: Meier's eight-yard touchdown catch with 4:26 left came one play after a 31-yard completion to Marcus Herford on third and 11. Kansas' momentum rolled through the entire game. That's why coach Mark Mangino could look at the play that started it all, safety Darrell Stuckey's interception less than 30 seconds into the game, and say it was a key to the game. "It was important that we didn't let them jump out to a big lead," Mangino said. "When they get a big lead, they get rolling and they can be dangerous. Even though we gave up a lot of points, our defense still might be the difference in the game." Stuckey's first interception, he added his team-leading fifth in the third quarter, was on an ill-advised strike into double coverage. The junior didn't have to do much except let it fall into his arms and run 15 yards the other direction. "I was really just doing my job," Stuckey said. "He took a gamble throwing in my direction and I'm grateful that I came up with the ball." The interception set up Kansas' only made field goal, which turned out to be the margin of victory. However, Stuckey's heretics were far from over. Trailing 3-0 and backed up to his own nine on third and 10, Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel bolted for a momentum-changing run. Daniel scampered across the 50 when a Jayhawk finally caught up to him. Unsatisfied with making a touchdown-saving tackle, Stuckey ripped the ball from Daniel's clutches then pounced on it for his second turnover. "I saw the ball kind of flare a little bit and I saw him relax," Stuckey said. Reeing took over and moved Kansas down field, this time scoring a touchdown to open a 10-0 lead. Daniel brought it to 10-7. But on his next drive the KU defense disrupted him again, only this time it was in the backfield. Alonso Rojas' rugby-style punt put Mizzou at the 2-yard line. On second and 10, defensive end Jake Laptad forced Daniel to dump a pass behind the line of scrimmage. "I figured it was a screen pass so I tried to get the best rush that I could," Laptad said. "When I got my hands on him I thought he had thrown it away." The result was an intentional grounding penalty that gave Laptad his second safety of the season. moment. So did Stuckey, which is why he said the first half was so important. Kansas led 19-70 at haiftime, but Arrowhead Stadium felt like it expected Missouri to explode at an "That means a lot, to get a quarterback as great as Chase out of rhythm or shaken up," Stuckey said. "He was going to put it together sooner or later." Daniel figured out Kansas' defense in the third quarter. He threw two touchdowns, including a one-play drive, but Stuckey got the better of him to start the fourth. Daniel's lame attempt to hide the ball behind his back didn't fool the safety, who jumped the route and secured the pick. Stuckey said defensive coordinator Clint Bowen's game plan challenged his player's pride. "He just emphasized going one-on-one," Stuckey said. "When you line up against a man across from you, you have to know that you're better than him." The offenses took over from there, but Stuckey's best performance as a Jayhawk helped ensure that they would have a chance at the end. Years from now, Reesing's pass will be the first, and maybe only, thing remembered about the 2008 Border Showdown. But safety Phillip Stroizer's field goal block, and the well-deserved celebration that followed, shows that the defense also deserves a hand. "I stood there in awe, just total shock." Stuckey said. "Nobody really knew exactly what they were doing. They were just running around cheering." Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN - Edited by Ramsey Cox 10 Redshirt junior wide receiver Kerry Meier sprints around the Missouri defense during Saturday's game at Arrowhead Stadium. The Border War match was a back-and-forth battle the came down to multiple touchdowns in the final minutes for a 40-37 Javawk victory. KANSASCOMI 40 85 Sophomore safety Phillip Strozier gets a hand on a last-second game-tying field goal attempt by Missouri kicker Jeff Wolfert. The deflected kick FOOTBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) tried to go to (Dezmon) Briscoe but he slipped or something. Then I started moving around and praying. I shotputted the ball. It wasn't really a pass. I just kind of floated it up. Kerry said he didn't even see me throw it. It's the kind of play you draw up in the dirt and it worked out." When Meier saw the blitz, he had slipped behind safety Justin Garrett, and just hoped that Reesing could get him the ball. He did. Reeing didn't practice much of the week, forcing an injured Meier to practice at quarterback instead of resting his injured quad. Sharp barely practiced as well, which left Mangino crossing his fingers about his starting running back's availability all week. The list of injuries didn't stop there. “It’s the guttiest win that we’ve ever had since I've been the head coach at Kansas,” Mangino said about the instant classic, which will go down as one of the best in "You know I don't discuss injuries." Mangino said. "但 I will tell you that if I had to discuss injuries leading up to this game, a roll of toilet paper wouldn't be long enough for all of the names and injuries that would be on it." the storied history between the two rivals. "We are a very banged-up team. We had some guys limping around for two weeks and how some of them played today, the only way I can describe it is courage." But Reesing and Meier knew it was going to take more than a bruised shoulder and injured leg to keep Kansas from one of the biggest wins in recent school history. The two hooked up five times as the Jayhawks drove 67 yards in just over a minute to pull off the stunning comeback. Meier's school record 14th catch of the day was the game winner. Despite the sore shoulder, Reesing completed 37 of 51 passes KANSAS 40, MISSOURI 37 Kansas Kansas (7-5, 4-4 Big 12) Missouri (9-3, 5-3 Big 12) Total Yards 438 478 First Downs 24 23 Rushing Yards 63 190 Passing Yards 375 288 Time of Possession 36:00 24:00 Missouri Rushing ATT YDS AVG. TD Rushing AT Jake Sharp 20 48 2.4 1 Chase Daniel 9 Todd Reesing 11 17 1.5 0 Derrick Washington 11 Kansas Passing COMP/ATT YDS TD INT Passing Todd Reesing 37/51 375 4 2 Chase Daniel 29 Receiving No. YDS TD Receiving N Kerry Meier 14 106 2 Jeremy Maclin 9 Dezmon Briscoe 9 115 1 Chase Coffman 6 Dexton Fields 7 72 1 Tommy Saunders 4 UP TO 30% ell sho TOUCHDOWN TUESDAY Discount is available in store or online at kubbokstores.com and does not apply to electronics, textbooks, consumian placed 12 p.m. 11:59 p.m. CST on Tuesdays following a KKL football game will see the discounted price) on the final es or se purchase AN 08 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY DECEMBER 1, 2009 KANSAS 40, MISSOURI 37 7A MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008 ES BACK IN KC MASTERPIECE 7 ell short, sealing a three point Kansas victory in the Border Showdown at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Mo. 94 81 46 s injuries e, a roll be long meses and t." Jon Goering/KANSAN reflected kick ner knew be t than a aured leg e of the oool hisive times yard in s off the s'school day was shoulder, 61 passes 8ig 12) AT 9 ton 11 29 N 9 6 s 4 for 375 yards and four touchdowns. He refused to let two interceptions faze him and had several highlight reel plays — none bigger than the final strike to Meier that gave the Jayhawks the signature victory that they badly craved. The list of the game's heroes may have have begun with Reesing and Meier, but it certainly didn't end there. Safety Darrell Stuckey continued his stellar season, intercepting two Chase Daniel passes and stripping him of the ball after the Mizzou quarterback had run for 54 yards in the first quarter. Briscoe returned kicks for the first time in his career and gave the game. But just when it looked like Kansas was going to cave, Reesing led the Jayhawks on the first of two dramatic drives and found Meier for an 8-yard strike that put Kansas back in front at 33-30, setting up the final dramatic finish. Kansas its best average starting field position of the season. Kicker Jacob Branstetter and punter Alonzo Rojas deserve some credit as well, using strategically placed kicks to keep the ball away from Missouri's All-American returner Jeremy Maclin. "I'm proud to be associated with them." Mangino said of his players. "It's hard to describe the feeling that you have for them. You're just so glad because they showed courage. They gave everything they have to the program today, and hard work is rewarded." Kansas controlled the ball for 36 minutes compared to just 24 for the Tigers. The Jayhawks led 19-10 at halftime and upped it to 26-10 on a 19-yard run by Sharp on the Jayhawks' first possession of the second half. But Missouri scored three straight touchdowns and stormed back to take a 30-26 lead with just 6:52 left to play in Edited by Rachel Burchfield TA YDS AVG. TD 103 11.4 0 54 4.9 1 IMP/ATT YDS TD INT (4) 288 4 2 YDS TD 123 1 53 2 48 1 consumption the final Iodd Reesing. 37-of-51 passes for 375 yards and four touchdowns, all with an arm he could barely lift earlier this week. In arguably Reesing's best Kansas performance, the junior's bag of tricks was bottomless. He evaded a constant rush and converted critical third down throws. Not to mention a 26-yard Safety Phillip Strozier leap and put a couple of fingers on Jeff Wolfert's last-second goal attempt. The odds of making a 54-yarder in the snow aren't good, but Wolfert is one of the nation's best. Strozier ended the drama as soon as it left Wolfert's foot. GAME BALL GOES TO... VIEW FROM THE PRESSBOX Chase Daniel. He piled up 391 total yards and four touchdowns, but his mistakes doomed the Tigers. Daniel's four turnovers, including an intentional grounding in the end zone, led to 15 Kansas points. Coach Mark Mangino on Kansas' final offensive play, a 26-yard touchdown pass to Kerry Meier; IT WAS OVER WHEN.. OUOTABLE.. "Well, we really felt like we didn't need to get a touchdown. We felt we had some time to manage the clock and just get a chunk of yardage. But Kerry got behind the coverage, and as I've said all year, if you get the ball near him, he's going to catch it. He had 14 catches. That's unbelievable, considering he played today on one good leg." GAME TO FORGET. — Taylor Bern OFF! WN YS touchdown toss on fourth down with 27 seconds left. les or sales items. All online orders purchase receipt. Last Touchdown Tuesday: Dec.2 Ryan McGeenev/KANSAN Receive a 5% discount for each touchdown the Kansas football team scores on Saturday, Nov.29 with a 30% maximum discount. KU BOOKSTORES THE OFFICIAL BOOKSTORES OF KU UK BOOKSTORES KANWAS UNION BURUNGE EDWARDS CAMPUS (785) 864-4440 kbokbooks.com KANSAS 80 M Sophomore wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe fends off a Missouri defender during Saturday's Border Showdown at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Briscoe rushed for 310 yards throughout the game, which culminated in a 40-37 Javhawk victory over the Tiners. football notes BRISCOE RETURNS KICKS After struggling to watch the Jayhawks kick return unit rank 119th out of 119 teams in Division I-A, coach Mark Mangino decided to give wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe a try at returner. The move paid off - big time. Briscoe returned the ball to near midfield several times and gave Kansas the much needed field position that they had craved all season. "Being on offense, I know how it feels to work with bad field position," Briscoe said. "It minimizes our play calling and I just wanted to get us in good field position so we could call whatever we wanted to call." Mangino had tried to fix the problem by switching a few of the blockers but the changes were unsuccessful. He gave running back Jocues Crawford a try earlier in the season but he didn't fare much better. So he finally decided to bench last year's All-Big 12 returner Marcus Herford in favor of the team's leading wide receiver Briscoe. "We're the worst in the country at doing it," Mangino said. "I made some changes a couple weeks ago that I thought were good and then the return didn't have rhythm so I felt like we needed to change the return man too." MORE ON INJURIES Mangino made a similar move last season when he had cornerback Aqib Talib return punts late in the Missouri game and then in the Orange Bowl against Virginia Tech. Running back Jake Sharp and wide receiver Kerry Meier both were questionable for Saturday's game after leaving the Texas game two weeks ago with injuries. Sharp didn't practice much at all this week and his status wasn't cemented until just before kickoff. "We had our fingers crossed that he could hold up," Mangino said. "He was in pain. He was hurting. But he wasn't going to come off the field. He just wasn't going to. He ran the ball as hard as he could. We didn't know if he was going to hold up or not but he did — thankfully." Sharp finished with 48 yards on 20 carries and had a key 19-yard touchdown scamper on the layhawks' first drive of the second quarter. Meier was forced to practice at quarterback all week instead of getting much needed rest because of a shoulder injury to quarterback Todd Reesing that kept him on the sideline for much of the two week break. The Pittsburg native looked as good as he has in recent weeks, catching a school record 14 passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns. "I've said all year, if you get the ball near him, he's going to catch it," Mangino said. "Somebody told me out in the hallway that he had 14 catches? That's unbelievable, considering that he played tonight on one good leg." Reeing hurt his throwing shoulder during the Nebraska game and has been dealing with the injury ever since. He toughed it out along with Sharp, Meier and several other injured Jayhawks. "It's just been tight all week," Reesing said. I've just been doing a lot of work in the training room and doing whatever I have to do. Today it felt pretty good." Reeing cut his throwing hand during Saturday's 40-37 epic victory and was forced to get stitches after the game but will get a few weeks to rest before the jayhawk's bowl game in late December. 39 18:49 Jon Goering/KANSAN Missouri defensive back Carl Gettis almost comes up with an interception in front of sophomore wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe during the final minute of the game. Gettis couldn't hold onto the pass that would have sealed a victory for the Tiners. 8A SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY DECEMBER 1, 2008 the guide What to do at KU. Coming in January Bang the drum triumphantly KU KU JOHNSON CRAWFORD The Jayhawks celebrate by raising the Indian War Drum after defeating Missouri 40-37 in Saturday's Border Showdown at Arowhead Stadium in Kansas City Mo. Jon Goering/KANSAN DENT (CONTINUED FROM 12A) This year's game was supposed to be Missouri's warm-up for the Big 12 Championship Game. Chase Daniel would take his time in the pocket and pick the defense apart, and Jeremy Maclin would leave KU defenders behind as if they were chasing him with their shoes untied. Kansas couldn't deal with that kind of speed, that athleticism. The Jayhawks were beat up. Black and blue would've been a more telling uniform color than crimson and blue. On Monday, Reesing couldn't lift his arm. Meier practiced on one leg. He had for at least the last month. Sharp had cracked ribs. Mike Rivera had been playing hurt most of the year, and Joe Mortensen had never quite recovered from two knee surgeries. But on Saturday, they were all on the field. Reesing got leveled and cut his hand and still threw for 375 yards and that last beautiful touchdown pass in the falling snow. Meier caught 14 passes. Sharp rumbled for a 19-yard touchdown run. The healthy guys, relatively speaking, showed some grit as well. Darrell Stuckey bolted down the field shortly after a Reesing turnover and caused one for Missouri, stripping the ball away from a sprinting Daniel. Jake Laptad pressured Daniel and got a safety. The kicker, Jacob Branstetter, speared Maclin on one of his returns. "Missouri is a finesse team," Rivera said. "KU is a hard-nosed team. We go out there and fight." That's what they did. The Jayhawks fought. Kansas trailed and made all the big plays up until the very end when Phillip Strozier blocked Jeff Wolfert's field goal and turned this Border Showdown into everything that last year's wasn't, a sports masterpiece. "Everybody will remember this," Stuckey said, "and talk about this for the next year." They'll talk about so many different parts of the game. Reeing's heroic throws from his injured hand, Meier's hobbled touchdown route, Dezmon Briscoe's grabs and kickoff returns, Stuckey's first-quarter chase after Chase, and yes, the jerseys, the soaking wet, mud-covered, grass-stained iersees. Those are the reminders, the symbols, the words that tell the tale of how Kansas discovered its gritty identity and out-toughed Missouri on Saturday. There are so many of them. But really, the story's not so complex. "The only way I can describe it," Mangino said, "is courage." — Edited by Arthur Hur THE SEARCH FOR THE SHIRT IS OVER! $ THE SEARCH FOR THE SHIRT IS OVER! 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No I can't help if that was the best game ever You're wired, man ASSOCIATED PRESS CINEMA 69234 MVH-934 The original fire truck that was used in "A Christmas Story" a 1938 Ford La France pump truck, gives movie fans a ride around the Tremont neighborhood on Friday in Cleveland, Ohio. Avid fans celebrate 'Story' CLEVELAND - Fans of the holiday classic "A Christmas Story" are celebrating the film's 25th anniversary with a convention and trips to the house where the movie was made. ASSOCIATED PRESS The 1983 film, an adaptation of Jean Shepard's memoir of a boy in the 1940s, was set in Indiana but largely filmed in Ohio. The movie starred Peter Billingsley as Ralph Parker, a young boy determined to get a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. The film was a modest theatri "It's a film about being a kid and looking back," said Brian Jones, who owns the house where the movie was shot and the neighboring museum dedicated to the film. cal success, but critics loved it. 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Prime Minister Kevin Rudd led praise for the Danish architect, whose most distinctive creation had a troublesome birth in Australia but is now held dear as perhaps the country's most recognized icon. "Joern Utzon was a visionary architect whose legacy includes one of the world's most spectacular and inspiring buildings, the Sydney Opera House," Rudd said in a statement. Floodlights that illuminate the shell-like structure were dimmed for one hour Sunday night to mark Utzon's death. Flags on the city's other landmark, the arch-like Sydney Harbor Bridge, would be lowered to half-staff on Monday to honor Utzon, the New South Wales state government announced. Associated Press "Joern Utzon was an architectural and creative genius who gave Australia and the world a great gift," said Kim Williams, the chairman of the trust that operates the venue. "Sydney Opera House is core to our national cultural identity and a source of great pride to all Australians. It has become the most globally recognized symbol of our country." Utzon died from a heart attack in his sleep early Saturday, surrounded by family members in Denmark, his son, Kim Utton, told The Associated Press. He was 90. Utton's design for the opera house was selected in 1957 after a worldwide competition. But he was pushed off the project after years of cost overruns and wrangling with the state government. 一XX Struggling in your lath & Science Classes? Get Math & Science problems solved 24/7! Send your Math & Science problems online and receive fully worked answers FAST! Solution Center Get a FREE price quote at www.allleveltutoring.com (Click on the Solution Center at All Level Tutoring) Find out how little it costs to get the help you need! EU ATLANTIS DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM Chemistry Majors... 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Call (785) 864-4810 or e-mail opinion@kansan.com LETTER TO THE EDITOR الحاجة الى الربح I am writing regarding the article "Dallas-based Muslim charity convicted of aiding Hamas" published on Nov. 25. Big difference between Islam and terrorism I understand The University Daily Kansan did not write this article. It received it from the Associated Press wire service. I understand that The Kansan is meant to keep the students aware of what is happening nationwide. I support that; however, I hope when The Kansan puts articles that relate to some groups on campus, I hope The Kansan would write the article more precisely or at least make the headline more appropriate that doesn't sort of attack a certain group on campus. The Dallas Muslim charity convicted in supporting Hamas might be true (according to Associated Press), but the way the headline is written in the University's newspaper might actually increase the stereotype that Islam equals terrorism. As a member of the Muslim Student Association here at KU, we spend lots of effort to clarify that Muslims and terrorists are not the same. We make events and bring speakers on campus, and then such an article comes and ruins everything the Muslim Student Association did I am not against putting this or such articles in the paper, but please when writing the headline of the story,please put it in an appropriate way that won't harm any student group on campus. I am with you and with everybody. We are all against terrorism. But I would clarify that terrorism does not come from any ethnicity or religion because terrorism is not supported by any religion, culture or belief. Ibrahim Alanqar is a sophomore from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR The submission should include the author's name, grade and hometown. LETTER GUIDELINES Send letters to opinionokansan.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. 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Jon Schitt, sales and marketing adviser 864-7666 or jschitt@kenyon.com THE EDITORIAL BOARD FROM THE DRAWING BOARD 4. GAS 2.719 SHOCK GAS 2.689 TRANCE GAS 3.299 SHOCK GAS 2.409 TRANCE GAS 2.899 SHOCK GAS 1.719 TRANCE ECONOMICS ARE CYCLICAL THE ENVIRONMENT ISN'T. YOUNG IN PANAMA @ FLICKR.COM NICHOLAS SAMBALUK What I don't get about vegetarians WRITEY THINGIES GRANT REICHERT Save the environment — stop eating so much of it! You know who I'm talking about. Thick, black-lensed glasses, ironic yet socially aware T-shirts, Netflix queue a veritable discography of African poverty-related documentaries and teeth like miniature lumberjacks, that chomp away at chlorophyll, destroying millions of Mother Nature's solar energy panels, all to sate their terrible hunger. The vegetarians. Vegetarianism, or "recreational anemia," is one of the leading behavior-modifying ethical beliefs, meaning that its adherents practice what they preach. As a Catholic, I find this troubling. Wemustdestroyit. Vegetarianism presents a challenge to the very nature of man. We've struggled and clawed and basically devoured our way up to the top of the food chain. We have an urge to discover life on distant planets and then eat that too. The pursuit of edibility is what drives mankind, no matter the cost or the effect. To illustrate, draw the circle of life, like the one from "The Lion King" where Simba's father tries to explain why Simba will eventually devour the animated entrails of his best friends, Timon and Pumbaa. Now draw a big, gaping mouth in the middle of it. That is mankind, devouring its way through life, consuming animal, vegetable and mineral alike. But not vegetarians. No, they insist on limiting their dietary drive to vegetable matter, for ethical reasons. Vegetables! Vegetables are just fruit that didn't try hard enough, fruit from the bad side of the tracks, toughened by life and social circumstance into surely imitations of edibility. Cucumbers are bananas with a jailhouse tattoo. Join the Dark Side, vegetarians. Join us, or if Earth is ever invaded by giant beets, I will tell the Beetonians of the terrible deeds you have committed against their kin. Yuck. I had to stick in a plug of jerky chew just get myself through this column. I'm a third degree Carnivoran, which means I eat things that have eaten other things that eat things. Like if a lion ate a gazelle and was then eaten by a whale, I could eat that whale. Or if you went cow to wolf to supercow, I could make a supercow hamburger. "Oh, yum, this one tastes like chewy water! Oh, try this one, it tastes like crispy water! And have you tried that musky water one over here . . . Delicious!" "But vegetarians are such nice. So, like every great movie villain, I will offer vegetarians a choice. We are not so different. If one takes circles seriously, then it follows that plants thrive on decomposing animals and each carrot has devoured a thousand little rabbit corpses. caring people!" Oh, I don't dispute that. Some of my best token friends are vegetarians. But, remember, it is exactly because vegetarians are such nice people that their behavior-modifying ethical beliefs are such a threat. The disgusting sincerity of vegetarians presents a direct challenge to the moral hypocrisy that we normal people dear. How will it be possible to believe in things if we must also then do those things with our hands and mouths? How can we be good people in our minds if must also be them with our bodies? Reichert is an Oberlin graduate student in law. Where can we actually make the budget cuts? ALL THINGS LAWRENCE DAN THOMPSON Over the past few years, the state legislature has spent $300 million constructing an underground parking garage at the capitol building in Topeka as part of a renovation project. I certainly don't want my esteemed state representatives to have to walk to work in the rain, but such spending is as a perverse misappropriation of taxpayer money — money that should be spent on services for the disabled and subsidies for higher education. Researchers estimate that Kansas will suffer a $141 million budget shortfall at the end of the 2009 fiscal year. Kansas is required by its constitution to keep a balanced budget, which means a fall in tax revenue means a commensurate cut in spending. The deficit is projected to top $1 billion in 2010. Now the state government faces a severe budget shortfall. Kansas may not yet be requesting a bailout from the federal government, as California recently has, but the fiscal situation looks downright dismal, and students will no doubt suffer the consequences. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius told state agencies to expect a 3 percent cut in funding this fiscal year and an additional 4 percent next year. In total, the state predicts it will reduce funding to higher education by a total of $114.4 million, a figure that will no doubt be revised. The lion's share of the state budget is spent on K-12 education, which the governor cannot cut without risking litigation. Kansas' constitution guarantees adequate provision of public education. Cuts must come from somewhere else. The Kansas Board of Regents has been lobbying to mitigate the effects of the budget shortfall on state universities. Chairwoman Donna Shank said that the cuts "would profoundly stunt the progress the system has made toward meeting the state's workforce and economic development needs." Shank appeals to the logic underlying the government subsidization of higher education, which not only benefits the students who receive it, but also the community where they will go on to live and work. Students cannot take taxpayer support for granted. Funding will be cut for the deferred maintenance projects on university campuses. We'll have to make do with exploding pipes and crumbling sidewalks. Already, last summer, the KU Medical Center declared a 90-day moratorium on hiring new staff, and spending cuts will no doubt impact the number and quality of faculty here in Lawrence, as well. Chancellor Robert Hemenway has hinted that a hike in tuition might be necessary. 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. Hey Battenfeld, you didn't catch us, and you still have all of the toilet paper to clean up. --- Whoever quoted "The Streets" is my hero --- --- I hate things in the Free for All addressed to Free for All. To potential Poke-dater: Recognize me by my yellow crafty sidekick who I keep to charge my cell phone. --- Maybe you should tell your design team to answer e-mail and maybe you would get more comics. And maybe you shouldn't insult them because that's not how it should work. 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A: Never. It was March 1, a Saturday afternoon, hours before Kansas would face the fighting Michael Beasleys and just after Phelps and Rece Davis had wowed the Allen Fieldhouse crowd at College GameDay. Now Phelps wanted to wow another group. He got up from his Wangburger meal, quieted the restaurant and gave a speech that left them cheering. It was one of the bigger celebrity appearances in a while at The Wheel, and owner Rob Farha wanted to remember it. So he asked Phelps to contribute to a Wheel tradition. He asked him to sign his name on the wooden Jayhawk mural in the back corner of the bar, where his signature now rests, next to BY MARK DENT mdent@kansan.com The boards have been up since 1987, and the first people to sign were basketball players. Almost everyone from the 1988 team is on there, and members of the Final Four teams from 1991 and 1993 joined them. There are the big names — Roy Williams, Larry Brown, Rex Walters — and the not-so-big ones — Sean Tunstall, Scooter Barry and Macolm Nash for instance. A few feet away, in the corner The Wheel showcases the signa- those of several other public figures — sports and other. tures of Phelps and other recent additions. There's the late George Mikan, the first great big man and Mr. Basketball himself. His son, Terry, lived in Lawrence for many years, and Mikan often came to The Wheel. Coming off a Super Bowl year for Riggins and the Redskins, Sports Illustrated wanted to do a story on him for the 1983 season preview. He told them he'd do it, only if they interviewed him at The Wheel. There's Matt Gogel, a former KU golfer who won the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in 2002. About three or four weeks after that PGA victory, he was at the Wheel, in town for the Missouri basketball game, and signed the board. There's John Riggins, the former KU and NFL Hall of Fame running back, up there next to John Hadi, a KU quarterback and NFL star. Sports Illustrated came. The article featured a picture of him sitting on the front porch. There's George Brett, the only Royals' player in the Hall of Fame. He was in Lawrence in October of 1997 to watch the dedication of Budig Hall for his good friend Gene Budig. Afterwards, he stopped at The Wheel, where only four people were eating. They didn't recognize him. Farha did and asked him to sign. So Brett's name is up there. So is former Royals teammate Brian McRae. The last two KU Chancellors, Budig and Robert Hemenway, have signed. And so has Conrad Dobler, one of the most intense players in NFL history. His daughter graduated from here a few years ago. Phelps was the last one to sign. Farha wishes he could've gotten Phelps' co-workers Scott Van Pelt THE MORNING BREW COUNTDOWN TO TIPOFF GAME DAY and Neal Everett, but it's been too busy when they've visited. Right now, he has no idea what kind of celebrity might show up next and sign the board. "It just kind of happens," he said. "You don't really plan on it." — Kansas coach Bill Self Edited by Ramsey Cox KU TIPOFF AT A GLANCE Kansas appears to be entering its easiest swing of the season as its next five opponents come from non-BCS conferences. Don't think Kent State is a write-in victory, though. The Jayhawks' best chance to trip up in that span might be tonight against the Golden Flashes. Kent State won the Mid-American Conference last year and was a No.9 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They return the MAC Preseason Player of the Year, senior guard Al Fisher, and a crew full of competent guards to support him. KENT STATE STRIKES PLAYER TO WATCH "We lose focus. I'd say that's the thing I'd like to see us do is to play an entire 40 minutes. We're not going to. We're not prepared to do that yet, but we've got to keep after it." Morningstar Sophomore guard Brady Morningstar HEAR YE, HEAR YE How does Morningstar follow his career-night on Friday when QUESTION MARK he made six three-pointers and recorded career-highs with 21 points and seven rebounds? He won't need to do that much for the Kent A. H. KARAT State game to be considered a personal success. Will Tyshawn Taylor be able to play at full speed? With a set of talented guards for the Golden Flashes, Morningstar's role might revert to being a defensive stopper again. If Morningstar plays steady defense and hits a couple three-pointers, Self will once again have positive things to say about him. After the 85-53 victory against Coppin State, everyone downplayed Taylor's ankle injury that forced him to leave the game. Self said if it was practice, Taylor would have played again. Taylor said he was fine. He admitted, however, that his left ankle was still a little sore from when he came down awkwardly on it after contesting a three-point shot. The Jayhawks need Taylor. He's their third leading scorer at just less than 10 points per game and has proven to be one of the most explosive players on the roster. The Golden Flashes are the first or five non-BCS games for KU, but they could be the hardest KANSAS VS. KENT STATE 8 p.m. Monday, ALLEN FIELDHOUSE, ESPNU KANSAS STARTERS (4-1) Sherron Collins, 5-foot-11 junior guard Collins has only made seven of his last 33 shots. Collins can't be expected to be invincible from slumps, but he needs to break it tonight. ★★★☆ Tyshawn Taylor, 6-foot-2 freshman guard It's all coming together for Taylor. He recorded six assists as opposed to one turnover against Coppin State, went on a personal 9-0 run against Syracuse and made the biggest highlight of the year against Washington with a game-changing blocked shot. A. C. BROWN ★★★★☆ A. E. WATSON Collins Taylor Brady Morningstar. 6-foot-3 sophomore guard While Self praised Morningstar for soil CBE Classic, fans groaned at the sophomore's lack of offensive impact. Morningstar answered with 21 points and six three-pointers against Copin State. ★★★★☆ Marcus Morris. 6-foot-8 freshman forward Marcus ranks second on the team with seven rebounds per game. But he hasn't exploded for a breakout game. Could it be looming in his fourth career start? ★★★☆☆ Cole Aldrich, 6-foot-11 sophomore center F. Aldrich turned heads with his performance in the CBE Classic and national broadcasters such as Bobby Knight and Dick Vitale hailed him as one of the most improved players in the nation. Makes sense - Aldrich is averaging 16 points, nine rebounds and four blocks per game. ★★★★★ Markieff had his worst game against Coppin State with only one rebound, three fouls and two turnovers in 17 minutes of play. He needs to get back to rebounding tonight. SIXTH MAN NATIONAL AWARD FOR BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS Morningstar ★★☆☆ CITY OF NEW YORK Morris Markieff Morris, 6-foot-9 freshman forward Aldrich DENVER Morris Case Keefer Freshman forward Markieff Morris drains a three-pointer. Before the season, Self and the players talked about how the Morris twins could stretch defenses with their shooting ability. ALLEN FIELDHOUSE WILL ROCK IF ... Marcus and Markieff, however, missed their first four three-point attempts of the year until Markieff made one against Syracuse. To say a big man knocking down three-pointers adds a new dimension to the offense would be understating it. Who doesn't love a six-foot nine, 235-pound gunner in the first place? KENT STATE STARTERS (3-2) Chris Singletary, 6-foot-4 junior guard A human movement studies major, Singletary practices his practicum on the court with quick moves to the basket. He's a big guard who can post up smaller players but also has the versatility to hang with speedsters defensively. ★★★★☆ Al Fisher, 6-foot-1 senior guard Now at his third college, Fisher has carved a niche as the go-to scorer for the Golden Flashes. He's averaging 21.8 points on 53 percent shooting this season. Last year he was named an AP honorable mention All-American. Singletary Singleletary ★★★★☆ Jordan Mincv. 5-foot-10 senior guard Fisher February 18, 2015 Mincy's job is floor general, and it's one he's had since high school. As a senior at Ridgeway high school in Memphis, Tenn., Mincy dished out 12 assists in the Class AAA title game to help his team win. This year he has a 2.8 assist-to-turnover ratio. ★★★☆☆ Julian Sullinger, 6-foot-5 senior forward An undersized forward, Julian is the black sheep of his family. His older brother, JJ, played at Ohio State and his younger brother, Jared, has already committed there as the No. 7 recruit of the 2010 class. Julian was 1-for-6 in Saturday's loss to Texas A&M. ★★☆☆ Mike Johnson Brandon Parks, 6-foot-10 junior center Mincy Parks is by far the biggest player, in both height and weight, on Kent State's roster. He owns all of the weight lifting records and he's also a reputable jumper. Park leads the team in rebounds but doesn't get to the free throw line nearly enough for a big man. K ★★☆☆☆ Sullinger FORT MYERS Parks SIXTH MAN Anthony Simpson, 6-foot-8 junior forward Simpson plays the minutes of a starter and may supplant Sullinger in the line-up at some point. For now he's a spark off the bench who hits shots and doesn't get into foul trouble. ★★★☆☆ A. KAYLEY Taylor Bern PHOG ALLEN WILL ROLL OVER IN HIS GRAVE IF ... PREDICTION: KANSAS 70, KENT STATE 63 Freshman forward Marcus Morris misses more layups. Let's stay with the twins theme. In the game against Coppin State, Marcus missed his first three shots from just below the basket. Self calls the shots "bunnies" and is puzzled as to why his team is having such trouble with them. Taylor said jokingly — or was it? — that Marcus' misses cost him two extra assists on the statistics sheet. But seriously, Marcus has to be able to connect on easy shots. If not, he won't be an effective power forward. @ KANSAN.COM Follow the game with live blogging at Kansan.com/blogs KSU TIPOFF AT A GLANCE Kent State challenged itself with an early season tournament against big conference teams, and it should help the Golden Flashes in the long run. In the South Padre Island Invitational, Kent State played Illinois and Texas A&M in South Padre on back-to-back days. The Golden Flashes lost both games by six points each. Against Illinois, Kent State surrendered a lead and played poorly in overtime. The experience of matching wits with big time teams should pay dividends against Kansas and further down the road. PLAYER TO WATCH Senior guard Al Fisher Kent State must score in bunches to hang with Fisher Khanus, and the only way for it to do that is by feeding the ball to Fisher. He's efficient off the dribble and could cause foul troubles for the Morris twins. Fisher or Cole Aldrich if they get too aggressive with help defense. If Fisher is off, then the Jayhawks will blow the Golden Flashes out of Allen Fieldhouse. If he's on, then first-year coach Gino Ford's squad will have a chance at the upset. QUESTION MARK Can Brandon Parks prevent Cole Aldrich from dominating the game? Parks is the only Kent State player that can match-up with Aldrich in the size department, so he must be effective defensively. Not only can he not get into foul trouble, but also Parks must actually figure out a way to contain Aldrich down on the block. Now that's a tall task. HEARYE, HEARYE "I feel like our team got better playing these two games. Even though we came away with tough losses against two good teams, it's better for us than playing sloppy against two bad teams and winning. 1 Hopefully it shows us how good we can be so that we find a way to get to the next level and win a game like this down the stretch." — Kent State coach Gino Ford SPORTS --- KANSAS TAKES ON KENT STATE THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN The Golden Flashes pose the biggest threat out of the non-BCS teams. MEN'S BASKETBALL GAMEDAY 11A SENIORS SAY ADIOS WITH VICTORY WWW.KANSAN.COM See game highlights against Baylor and Iowa State online at KANSAN.COM MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008 COMMENTARY PAGE 12A 5 A game for Border Lore 10 Wilson Junior receiver Kerry Meier pulls in the game-winning touchdown to put Kansas ahead 39-37. Meier recorded 106 yards receiving and had two touchdowns with an injured hamstring in a 40-37 victory against the Tigers on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium. Only 33 seconds left? No problem for Hawks BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Through the falling snow, the clock read 00:33. Just longer than half a minute. What can you do in 33 seconds? Warm up a bowl of soup? Take out the trash? Turn the fortunes of two schools and two states on a single play? The scoreboard said Missouri 37, Kansas 33. The snow fell, and more than 75,000 breathed warm air into their hands. It was a frozen fourth-and-seven from the 26 yard line. Mark Mangino didn't need a Hail Marw. He needed a rosary. Todd Reesing stood in the shotgun, Kerry Meier stood 20 feet to his right. And it might be a good time to tell you that Reesing couldn't lift his right arm last Monday. It had been killing him since the Nebraska game. And if this story isn't dramatic enough, Meier's hamstring was shot. Hed barely practiced since the Texas game two weeks ago. But this wasn't the time to think about injuries. This was Kansas vs. Missouri at Arrowhead Stadium. This was the Border Showdown. And the clock read 00:33. Reeing had already led Kansas to one come-from-behind drive. Kansas' leader had already thrown for 349 yards. Meier had already caught one come-from-behind touchdown — an eight-yard corner of the end zone strike with 4:26 remaining in the fourth. He had already caught 13 passes. But behind the speed of Jeremy Maclin, the strength of Chase Coffman and the arm of Chase Daniel, Missouri's brilliant offense responded with a seven-play, 73 yard touchdown drive. "They had been bluffing a lot all day." Reesing would say. So Reesing stood in the shotgun, and looked across the line as two Missouri linebackers crept towards the line of scrimmage. Would they blitz? If they blitzed, Reesing knew theyd have to drop into man coverage. Thered only be five defenders to cover Kansas' four wide receivers. But Reesing had seen this before. Twelve months ago to be exact. He had stood in the shotgun during last year's Border War, futilely attempting to save Kansas' undefeated 2007. But 12 months ago, Kansas' line collapsed and Reesing ended up with a facemask full of Arrowhead turf. The clock read 0:33. Reesing looked to his left. and back to the line. Reeing took the snap, and as a thousand chilled faces looked on, Missouri blitzed. This time, Kansas' line stood firm. Reesing looked to his left for Dezmon Briscoe and began to throw. "The initial read wasn't there," Reesing would say. "I just started moving around and praying." At that moment, as the pocket began to collapse, Meier — sensing a breakdown — streaked past Missouri safety Justin Garrett to the end zone. And that was it. Reesing — in classic Todd-fashion — bought a second of extra time and stepped up in the pocket. Meier — in classic Kerry-fashion — looked up into the snow and cradled Reesing's perfectly lofted ball for a touchdown. "He played tonight on one good leg." Mangino would say of Meier. Of course, the Jayhawks would have to stop one final Chase Daniel charge. And of course, they would And then, as the celebration raged, Kansas senior Joe Mortensen grabbed the Indian War Drum, the trophy given to the winner of the Border Showdown, and headed for the stands. The Jayhawks danced around the faded grass at Arrowhead Stadium. At that moment, maybe Reesing's shoulder didn't feel so sore, and maybe Meier's hamstring didn't throb quite as much. In a matter of seconds, they crushed the hopes of a million Tigers, and made sure a million Jayhawks would never forget Reesing to Meier with 33 seconds left. "I'm so proud," Mangino would say. "I'm so proud," Mangino would say. Through the snow and tears, the clock read 00:00. Edited by Arthur Hur KU discovers tough identity BY MARK DENT mdent@kansan.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There was Kerry Meier's broken-route run toward the end zone on a hobbled lanes, lake Sharp's rushing touchdown that must have aggravated his cracked ribs and Todd Reesing's late touchdown throws from a cut-up hand that would require stitches. Those all showed KU's toughness. But Kansas players and coaches never like to discuss aches and pains, so for now we'll stick to the tangible evidence, the mud and grass stains. You know, the ones the KU players wore on their snow-soaked jerseys like camouflage as they sprinted toward midfield after the blocked field goal, where some cried, some laughed, some cheered and some banged the Mizzou drum. Those stains told the story. It began with a long shot, a team that was supposed to lose by 16 points. It ended in the middle of that field Saturday afternoon with an improbable 40-37 victory for Kansas against its archival, and the stains acting as a perfect symbol for an identity, the one the Jayhawks had wanted to forge all season. Finally, they had dug deeper than an opponent. Finally, they were tougher. "This," Kansas coach Mark Mangino said, "is the guttiest win we've ever had." Before Saturday, when the games were close, they folded. South Florida edged them out at the end. Nebraska knocked them around for an entire second half. The Texas, Texas Tech and Oklahoma games aren't even worth discussing. So nobody expected much on Saturday. Yeah, it was the Border Showdown, and Mizzou and KU fans would tailgate early and yell at each other from opposite parking lots about William Quantrill and John Brown and claim their state was better, but that was about the only reason for excitement. This was not 2007. Last year's Border Showdown was a seminal sporting moment. It was supposed to be the game the players would tell their grandkids about in 50 years. SEE DENT ON PAGE 8A PRO 20 Junior guard Sade Morris goes up for two during Sunday's victory against New Orleans at Allen Fieldhouse. Morris led Kansas with 20 points. Jon Goering/KANSAN WOMEN'S BASKETBALL BY DANNY NORDSTROM dnordstrom@kansan.com Second-half rally gives Jayhawks 64-42 victory Kansas continues undefeated season Sade Morris knew it was time to step up. The Jayhawks were tied with the New Orleans Privateers 34-34 with only 13 minutes left in the game. Fortunately for Kansas (4-0), the punch they were looking for came in the form of a 26-2 scoring run to close out the second half and give the Jayhawks a decisive 64-42 victory Sunday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse. "We knew they weren't going to back down," Morris said. "Once they threw a punch, we had to throw a punch right back, but our punch just had to be more powerful." After a disappointing first half in which the Jayhawks shot only 26 percent from the field and looked sloppy defensively, the team came together and outscored New Orleans 38 to 20 in the second half, shooting 13-for-23 from the field. "We knew in the second half in order to get a win wed have to come out and change things," Morris said. "We couldn't play that same way we were because it wasn't getting us anywhere." Morris led the Jayhawks in scoring with 20 points and a career-high eight rebounds. She was also flawless from the free-throw line, making all eight free throws. Sophomore forward Nicollette Smith aided Kansas' efforts as well, posting the second double-double of her career. Smith pulled down 10 rebounds and scored 13 points, replacing sophomore center "Great teams defend and rebound," Henrickson said. "We need to embrace who we are. It's not that we're a bad offensive team, but we need to commit to being good defensively, creating some offense from our defense, forcing tough shots and rebounding. That's what great teams do." "I thought the best kid on our team was the kid who didn't practice all week," coach Bonnie Henrickson said of Smith. "Offensively she hit some big shots and did a pretty good defense." As a team, Kansas played well defensively, outrebounding New Orleans 54-37 with 20 offensive rebounds. Henrickson emphasized the importance of being sharp — not only offensively but defensively as well. After a sloppy defensive first half, the Jayhawks were able to regroup and play well in the second period. Krysten Boogaard, who did not play because of a stress reaction in her left femur. Smith had her own injury to deal with after undergoing surgery on her broken nose earlier last week. Henrickson stressed that maturity comes with the ability to play well from the beginning. 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Students voted for their favorite establishments in each category online and on paper ballots. In all, The Kansan received 521 ballots. The advertising staff tabulated the results, and the news staff produced this section's content based on those results. Firstly, in making this possible, I would like to give many thanks to the special sections writers, designers and copy editors for fitting this section into their schedules. I would also like to thank the photographers for running around Lawrence, getting as many shots as they could for this section. Look through the pages, and see if your favorite business won in its category! I know I was thrilled to see my personal favorite, Henry's Upstairs, tie for second place in the "best bar customer service" category. Students, Thanks for voting our sports bar and burgers Top of the Hill 2008! 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Ryan Rosaahr, Paisano's manager, recommends the following mouthwatering dishes for those crav ing the rich flavor of Italian cuisine. 1. Taste of Italy — This dish is great share. It includes the popular 15-Layers Lasagna, Fettuccine Alfredo, and Chicken Parmesan. 2. Paisano's Chicken Rosaaahr's personal favorite dish includes two chicken breasts sauteed with mushrooms, white wine, lemon and garlic, covered in Parmesan cream sauce and served with pasta Alfredo. 3. Baked Polo Florentine — Penne pasta with a creamy spinach artichoke sauce topped with mozzarella and grilled chicken, then baked. Michael Holtz Why be #1 when you can be 55? 55 years of the best unknown burgers y your Across the BRIDGE winners! 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CIELITO LINDO 785-632-1594 Jerry Wang/KANSAN PETER GRANT KELLY MCREYNOLDS Santa Fe, N.M., senior "La Familia, because I really like the white queso." ANDREW BISSONNETTE St. Louis Park, Minn., junior "La Parilla, because it is good food." JON O'GRADY Douglasville, Ga., senior "La Familia, because it is close and cheap." PADRE ANGELA CALZÓN HEIDI GIRGIS Overland Park junior "Cielito Lindo, because I like the people that work there and the food is good." BEST RESTAURANT CUSTOMER SERVICE 1 BY 1st — Free State Brewing Co. 636 Massachusetts St. HARRY Tyler Waugh/KANSAN 2nd 2nd Teller's 746 Massachusetts St. Tyler Waugh/KANSAN CHICKEN AND LOVE'S TARTAR 3 3rd — The Eldridge 701 Massachusetts St. A Tyler Waugh/KANSAN BEST ASIAN FOOD 1st — Zen Zero 811 Massachusetts LEN ZERO OPEN 811 2nd 2nd — Peking Taste 2210 Iowa St. Shaymarie Genosky/KANSAN 3 min Shaymarie Genosky/KANSAN 3rd — Jade Garden 1410 Kasold Drive SAMURAI SUSHI CHIFFON SUSHI CHIFFON Shaymarie Genosky/KANSAN TOP OF THE HILL 2008 7 BEST PIZZA 1st — Papa Keno's 2nd — Wheat State 3rd — Pizza Shuttle 1035 Massachusetts St. 711 W.23rd St. 1601 W.23rd St. 1ST РАНАЯ Pizzaia Jon Goering/KANSAN PIRATE STATE PIZZAR Jon Goering/KANSAN 3 WEEKS PIZZA SHOP AND CAFE CASH CHECK Allison Richardson/KANSAN Thanks for voting for the KU Bookstores, the bookstore that gives back to you through - New Student Orientation Unionfest United Way Senior Days - SUA events - Textbook scholarships - KU ROTC's Veteran's Day Run - Faculty Food for Thought - School of Pharmacy Health Fair - KU Alumni Association Student Tailgating - KU Stringworks, Dept. of Music & Dance - Annual Game Day t-shirt campaign with KU Athletics and UDK - You at KU - Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center - Office of Admissions and Scholarships' Roadshow events KU BOOKSTORES KU BOOKSTORES -KANSAS UNION -BURGE UNION -EDWARDS CAMPUS (785) 864-4640 kubookstores.com THE OFFICIAL BOOKSTORES OF KU 8 TOP OF THE HILL 2008 BEST BEER SELECTION 1st — Old Chicago 2329 Iowa St. 189 2529 Iowa St. Jessica Sain-Baird/KANSAN 2nd Free State Brewing Co. 636 Massachusetts St. 2ND FREE SKIING WATERPARK BEER lessica Sain-Baird/KANSAN 3rd - 23rd Street Brewery 3512 Clinton Parkway 3 Jessica Sain-Baird/KANSAN What do you think? WHO HAS THE BEST BEER SELECTION IN LAWRENCE: OLD CHICAGO, FREE STATE BREWING CO., OR 23RD STREET BREWERY? DONNIE POPHANE JAMES WEIHE Shawnee senior "I've had a couple of beers at 23rd Street Brewery. It was a mix of an Irish Red and a Wheat beer and it was really good." 100 ZACH GALE Syracuse senior "I like Old Chicago's beer because it's a chain and it's everywhere. I'm a member of their World Beer Tour." 1075471201 ELENA SHERMAN Warrensburg, Mo., junior "I really like the Ad Astra and the Oatmeal Stout at Free State Brewing.I like it because it's really fresh and it's brewed right there." Maria JESSICA SINGER Olathe senior "I like the John Brown Ale and the State Wheat Golden (at Free State Brewing Co.)." 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KU students voted in the University Daily Kansan's Top of the Hill awards and chose Free State Brewing Company, Ingredient and Zen Zero as the best overall restaurants in Lawrence. Free State Brewing Company was voted first place while Zen Zero and Ingredient tied for second. Free State Brewing Company is located at 636 Massachusetts St. in downtown Lawrence. It opened in 1989 as the first legal brewery in Kansas in 100 years and brews a variety of beers in-house. Debbie Fey, manager at Free State, said students chose the restaurant for its affordability and selection. "Free State allows a person to get lunch or dinner and a beer or two for a good price." Fey said. Fey said the consistency of taste and the price of the beer keep customers coming back for more. Some of the more popular menu items are the Black Bean Quesadilla, Fish and Chips,and the Onion Rings,she said. Nick Kirkman, Overland Park junior has enjoyed meals at Free State. "I've had some of their oatmeal beers and they have a good taste," Kirkman said, "It's just something different." The first runners up, Ingredient and Zen Zero, also bring a different flavor to Lawrence and KU students. Ingredient is located at 947 Massachusetts St., and is populated with KU students on a regular basis. Ingredient offers an American menu and is known for its salads and custom pizzas. The corner location offers a casual location to study and grab a bite to eat in downtown Lawrence. Ingredient also has locations in Leawood and Columbia, Mo. Adam Warneck, manager at Ingredient, said the restaurant had been successful since opening last summer. Warneck said Ingredient's success was due to its uniqueness in Lawrence. "There isn't really anything that close to what Ingredient offers," Warneck said. Elise Behrens, Omaha, Neb., sophomore said she, too, enjoyed the atmosphere at Ingredient. "It's kind of like an upscale version of Panera Bread," She said. Behrens said prices at Ingredient were reasonable and servile was fast and friendly. The third finalist for best overall restaurant is Zen Zero, an Asian restaurant that offers dishes from Tibet, Japan, Nepal, and Thailand on its menu. Zen Zero is located downtown at 811 Massachusetts St. Subarna Bhattachan, owner of Zen Zero, owns two other Lawrence restaurants, Genovese and La Parilla, also located downtown. "We make everything from scratch and it's all really fresh," Bhattachan said. Some of the more popular menu items are the drunken noodles and the Singapore noodles. Bhattachan said Zen Zero's menu offered reasonable prices for KU students. Most of the menu items cost between $8 to $10. "We try to offer some items that are familiar in the American palate," Bhattachan said. Christine Ashburn, Lawrence freshman, said Zen Zero had the "Lawrence feel," and that's why students chose it as one of the best restaurants. "What I really like is that it can be a formal place to go eat or you can show up in ratty jeans and a T-shirt," she said. 1st Free State Brewing Co. 636 Massachusetts St. BLOOMSBURY BLOOMSBURY CO. Jessica Sain-Baird/KANSAN 2ND 2nd — Zen Zero (tie) 811 Massachusetts St. Jessica Sain-Baird/KANSAN 2mm 2nd — Ingredient (tie) 947 Massachusetts St. 一 Jessica Sain-Baird/KANSAN ELECTRIC SUPERSONIC Fast delivery GUMBY'S PIZZA & WINGS LateNight Pokey Stix! Dessert Check out our coupons at www.gumbyspizzza.com 785-841-5000 • 1445 W. 23rd St. BODYFLOW BODYPUMP Thanks for voting Body Boutique as one of the top three workout facilities in Lawrence! AWESOME CLASSES! AFFORDABLE RATES! FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT! AND MORE! BODYVIVE COME ON BY! WE'D LOVE TO MAKE BODY BOUTIQUE YOUR FITNESS FACILITY TODAY! HURRY IN FOR THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER: 3 months ONLY $145 (Makes a great gift!) BODYJAM BODYboutique women's fitness·health spa 785. 749.2424 9th & Iowa Gift cards available at www.bodybofitness.com 08 TOP OF THE HILL 2008 11 BEST ICE CREAM BY LAUREN CUNNINGHAM Icunningham@kansan.com Sylas & Maddy's has again won the top spot for best ice cream in Top of the Hill. The store, which has been open since 1995, has remained popular despite other chain stores that have popped up along Massachusetts Street. Kyleigh Garman, Baldwin City senior and employee at the store, said she thought the store had been able to maintain its position because of its lower prices and because it was locally owned. "It's a warm, welcoming place, and there are pictures of little kids on the walls eating ice cream," Garman said. "There are bright colors around the store." cookie dough, Oreos and chocolate flakes; Gold Dust, which is vanilla ice cream with Snickers, caramel swirl and Oreos; and Rock Chocolate Jayhawk, which is vanilla ice cream with brownies, fudge pieces and fudge swirl. "People have a really hard time deciding what they want,but we're always apt to give them as many tastes as they want." The originality of the store's ice cream flavors is another aspect that sets Sylas & Maddy's ice cream apart from competitors, Garman said. Garman said the top flavors were Da Bomb, which is vanilla ice cream with KYLEIGH GARMAN Sylas & Maddy's Employee "There are so many flavors that any flavors that can be rotated out, so they keep coming back." Garman said. "People have a really hard time deciding what they want, but we're always apt to give them as many tastes as they want." Garman said she thought students brought in 65 to 75 percent of the store's business. On Tuesdays at Sylas & Maddy's, students with a KUID can buy one, get one cone or dish of ice cream free. "This is one of the biggest years we've had," Garman said. The second- and third-place winners for best ice cream were Cold Stone Creamery and Sheridan's Frozen Custard. 1st — Sylas and Maddy's 1014 Massachusetts St. 1014 Massachusetts St. 1st 2nd — Cold Stone Creamery 647 Massachusetts St. Weston White/KANSAN 2ND COLD STONE CREAMERY Weston White/KANSAN 3ND 3rd - Sheridan's Frozen Custard 2030 W. 23rd St. It's always a steal... Come to Alvin's for the Best Deals in town! Alvin's Wine & Spirits 905 Iowa St. (785) 842-1473 4000 W 6th St. (785) 832-1860 Come home to Aberdeen 2300 Walkarusa Dr. Apple Lane Close to campus on 15th Alvadora 5555 W.6th St. $465 1 Bedrooms starting at only some utilities paid - 1 & 2 Bedrooms Available - All electric, no gas bills - Great Floorplans - On KU bus route - Pets allowed in select units Take a virtual tour at LawrenceApartments.com Stop by any time for an open house Weekdays 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We love our pets! p.m. 2 p.m. Close to campus on 15th Street 12 TOP OF THE HILL 2008 1st — Jimmy John's 922 Massachusetts St. 1ST JIMMY JOHN'S 11 1927 WORLD-4 DRYEVERY GOURMET HANDWICKED DRINK! Just One Thing More JIMMY JOHN'S BEST RESTAURANT DELIVERY SERVICE 2nd—Pizza Shuttle 1601 W. 23rd St. 2ND CASH BUDGET Allison Richardson/KANSAN Allison Richardson/KANSAN BY CHRISTY NUTT Jimmy John's was voted best delivery service for the Top of the Hill award by a landslide. Jamie Coffman, Overbrook junior and Jimmy John's employee, said that Jimmy John's won because they are open extremely late and that the majority of the business is from students. Coffman said the two most popular sandwiches are the Italian Night Club and the Turkey Combo. As for the runners up, Pizza Shuttle came in second and Gumby's took third place. 3rd — Gumby's Pizza & Pub 1445 W. 23rd St. GUMBY'S PIZZA & PUB OPEN OPEN Allison Richardson/KANSAN Thank you for choosing The Merc as as part of the Best of Lawrence! The Merc has... Hot Food / Soup Salad Bar Organic Foods Sushi Smoothies Coffee and much more! COMMUNITY The Merc MERCANTY COMMUNITY MERCANTILE MARKET & DELI 9th & Iowa·Lawrence·7am-10pm·785 843 8544 www.TheMerc.coop Thank you students For keeping us top-of-mind! Z Hair Academy Inc. 785.749.1488 2429 Iowa Street | zcoz.com Voted Best Salon Top of the Hill, Spring 2006 Lawrence Journal World All services provided by students under supervision of experienced instructors. $7! HAIRCUTS ALWAYS PIVOT POINT VIDAL SASSOON connection school $7! HAIRCUTS ALWAYS TOP OF THE HILL 2008 13 BEST DRINK SPECIALS 1st - The Hawk 1340 Ohio St. THE HAWK THE LAWK WE LD. WE LD. Chance Dibben/KANSAN 2 YEARS 2nd - It's Brothers 1105 Massachusetts St. BROTHER'S OPEN FREE SATU 2 Chance Dibben/KANSAN 3rd 3rd - Louise's West 1307 W. 7th St. Thank you students for supporting the Hawk & for a great semester! Jayhawk Jayhawk CAFE LAWRENCE 1340 Ohio • 843-9273 WWW.JAYHAWKCAFE.COM 89 Years of Tradition. 89 Years of Memories. 14 TOP OF THE HILL 2008 BEST OVERALL BAR 1st—Quinton's 615 Massachusetts St. 1ST WEBRASY Allison Richardson/KANSAN 2nd The Hawk 1340 Ohio St. THE HAWK Chance Dibben/KANSAN 3rd — Replay Lounge 946 Massachusetts St. 3 WIN REPLAY Allison Richardson/KANSAN BEST BAR CUSTOMER SERVICE 1st — Quinton's 615 Massachusetts St. 1ST WEBRASF Allison Richardson/KANSAN 2nd The Wheel (tie) 507 W.14th St. 2ND THE WHEEL Lawrence, KS Chance Dibben/KANSAN 2nd — Henry's (tie) 11 E. Eighth St. 2nd Henrys Chance Dibben/KANSAN TOP OF THE HILL 2008 15 BEST LIQUOR STORE 1st — Cork & Barrel 901 Mississippi St. 1st — Cork & Barrel 901 Mississippi St. CORK X BARREL WINE AND SPIRITS • GOURMET Allison Richardson/KANSAN 2nd — Mass Beverage 3131 Nieder Road mass beverage Allison Richardson/KANSAN 3rd — Jensen Liquor 620 W.9th St. 3 YEAR JENSEN LIQUOR Allison Richardson/KANSAN BEST TANNING SALON 1st — Mango Tan 4000 W. 6th St. #D 1st 4000 W. 6th St. B 2nd Jessica Sain-Baird/KANSAN 2nd — Celsius Tannery 4637 W. 6th St. 3rd — Sun Resorts 1410 Kasold Drive 3 NEW Jessica Sain-Baird/KANSAN Wayne & Larry's TOP of the HILL 2008 TOP of the HILL 2007 785-856-7170 935 Iowa (Hillcrest Shopping Center) Support Your Local School JOIN'S DAD BOOK 2015 Why be #1 when you can be 55? 55 years of the BIGGEST and BEST unknown pizza (3) your Across the BRIDGE winners! SERVING UP TRADITION FROM THE FOUNDER OF JOHNNY'S TAVERN LAWRENCE • KANSAS CITY Just 'cross the bridge 401 N.2nd St. 842-0377 SERVING UP TRADITION JOHNNY'S TAVERN 16 TOP OF THE HILL 2008 BEST COFFEE 1st — Starbucks 647 Massachusetts St. 1st 647 Massachusetts St. 3rd — Milton's Coffee Level 1, Kansan Union 2nd — Java Break 17 E. 7th St. New Break Series 24 hours every freakin' day Jessica Sain-Baird/KANSAN 3 JULY Jessica Sain-Baird/KANSAN BEST POST-PARTY FOOD 1408 W. 23rd St. TACO BELL Drive Thru 2015 Chance Dibben/KANSAN 2nd The Wheel 507 W.14th St. 3rd — Pizza Shuttle 1601 W. 23rd St. Starbucks tops local shops BY MICHAEL HOLTZ mholtz@kansan.com Starbucks Coffee, the internationally recognizable coffee franchise, beat out locally owned coffee shops in this year's Top of the Hill poll for Best Coffee. Consistency and familiarity are two of the winning characteristics Starbucks, 647 Massachusetts St., has over its locally owned competition, said Josh Walton, a Starbucks employee and Olathe junior. "Consistency is such a core focus," Walton said. "You order a drink, and it's going to come out the same no matter where you are." That consistency is exactly what keeps roommates Mallory Jones, Des Moines, Iowa, senior, and Molly Golub, Overland Park senior, coming back. "We go to Starbucks a couple times a week," Golub said. "My favorite drink is the Caramel Macchiato." The Caramel Macchiato and the Caramel Frappuccino are two of Starbucks' top sellers, Walton said. Recently added holiday drinks are also popular this time of year. Specialties include the Peppermint Mocha Twist, Gingersnap Latte and Espresso Truffle. "The variety of options available here are more than other places," Walton said. "Our menu board is huge. I think that we have something for everybody." Walton said Starbucks has a high standard for the quality of its coffee, a quality that Jones and Golub said they appreciated and enjoyed. "You never have to worry about bad coffee," Jones said. "You can get a remade coffee if they make it wrong." Jones and Golub said they enjoyed Starbucks' atmosphere. Tables are available to work on homework, and the soothing melodies of jazz can be heard playing quietly in the background. "It's a good place to study," Jones said. "They don't play the music too loudly, and it's a nice change from the library. They have lots of plug-ins for your computer, too." There is also a slight, though well-intended, feature at Starbucks — the shop has no clocks. Walton said the absence of clocks was a purposeful decision, intended to help create a relaxing setting. Jones and Golub used the customer service was another aspect of Starbucks they found favorable. "The staff will learn your name," Jones said. "Everyone is friendly and helpful." Being personable and familiar with customers is a standard that Starbucks employees work hard to establish, Walton said. "The customer in front of you is always the most important thing," Walton said. "I probably know the majority of people who come in the door each day. We ask for names for the cups, so I know most on a first name basis." Jones and Golub's said their only complaint was that Starbucks charges for using Wi-Fi. Two hours of Wi-Fi connection costs $3.99. Jones and Golub said they didn't understand why Starbucks charged for Wi-Fi when most other coffee shops offered it for free. Starbucks' appeal won't diminish anytime soon, Walton said. He said he was confident Starbucks would remain popular among University students for years to come. "As long as people don't stop drinking coffee then nothing should change," Walton said. "Starbucks has tried to keep the same attitude and environment that keeps people coming back." Second and third place awards went to Java Break, 17 E. 7th St., and Milton's Coffee on Level 1 of the Kansas Union. BY CHRISTY NUTT editor@kansan.com Patrick Whalen, a Taco Bell employee, has seen his fair share of post-party drama. He described one such occasion when a customer's car actually caught on fire while waiting in a line of idling vehicles for a sack of delicious tacos. Whalen said he immediately jumped through the drive-thru window with a fire extinguisher. It is no surprise with committed employees like Whalen that Taco Bell, 1408 W. 23rd St., won first place in Top of the Hill's category of best post-party food. He said that approximately 75 percent of the late-night customers are students. In addition to Taco Bell, students voted The Wheel, 507 W. 14th St., as the second-best place to get post-party food. Pizza Shuttle, 1601 W.23rd St., came in third place. TOP OF THE HILL 2008 17 1 BAR 1st Shark's Surf Shop 813 Massachusetts St. BEST SHOE STORE WILLIAMS BROTHERS 2nd — Arensberg's Shoes 825 Massachusetts St. ARENSBERG'S TING BUSINESS SALE ITE TRAVEL EVERY TIME GO Jerry Wang/KANSAN Jerry Wang/KANSAN 3rd — Famous Footwear 3230 S. Iowa St. Famous Footwear Jerry Wang/KANSAN BY HALLIE MANN hmann@kansan.com Whether you're in love with your brown Ugg boots or you've worn your Sperry Top-Siders every day, the most popular shoes on campus can be found at Shark's Surf Shop. Students at the University of Kansas voted Shark's Surf Shop the best shoe store in Lawrence in The Kansan's Top of the Hill awards. Arensberg's Shoes was voted second and Famous Footwear was voted third. Shark's Surf Shop is located in downtown Lawrence at 813 Massachusetts St. If you're walking downtown, the orange surfboard and giant display cases outside the store are hard to miss. Allyson Renick, Lawrence freshman, likes to window shop on Massachusetts Street and enjoys looking at Shark's. "They have a lot of great shoes for summer and winter," Renick said. "You can see a lot of what they have in the windows out front." Renick said she got her Sperry's from there and enjoyed browsing the new shoes and clothes they had in the store. Shark's stands out in Lawrence because of its style and selection of popular and varied shoes. Chris Cox, owner of Shark's Surf Shop, said that Shark's offered KU students a wide selection of products. "At the time I opened the store there was no other store that had what we had or was doing the kind of stuff we were doing in Lawrence," Cox said. Shark's, which will have been open 20 years this February, has brands such as Lacoste, Converse, Sperry, Rainbow Sandals and Ugg, which can be seen throughout campus. Shark's also has in-house tanning. It features a 2M Touchless Tanning Booth that offers quick 10-minute tans. Cox said that The Buckle was probably the closest competitor for Shark's. Caroline Zeller, Topeka sophomore, was sporting a classic pair of Converse shoes from Shark's when she was interviewed about the store. Zeller said she would put Shark's as her first place store to shop for shoes in Lawrence and would recommend it to anyone who hadn't checked it out. "The atmosphere in the store is fun and relaxed, and all the employees are really nice." Zeller said. Zeller has also purchased T-shirts and other clothing from Shark's. "I think the reason students chose them is because their style caters to college students," Zeller said. You can't throw a rock on Jayhawk Boulevard and not hit someone in a pair of Sperry's, Uggs, or Rainbow Sandals. Shark's Surf Shop has all of these brands for KU students to buy. In its 20 year run, Shark's surfer in the wheat logo has been a signal of a relaxed lifestyle and clothing in Lawrence. Shark's Surf Shop 1 Shoe Store in Lawrence! Thank You Students! To show our appreciation, this is for you! 20% Off ANY Purchase Exp. Dec. 7th, 2008 All merchandise included. Valid with coupon only 813 mass • 785-841-8289 SHARK'S SURF SHOP www.sharkssurf.com UGG adidas نظام التحكم adidas UGG australia LACOSTE VANS TOMS PUMA 18 TOP OF THE HILL 2008 BEST BREAKFAST 1st — Milton's 920 Massachusetts St. 1st Milton's CAFE WINE ESPRESSO BREAKFAST 920 Jerry Wang/KANSAN 2nd — First Watch 2540 Iowa St. Jerry Wang/KANSAN 3rd — Perkins 1711 W. 23rd St. Jerry Wang/KANSAN Thank You, Kansas Students for Voting our Breakfast A We accept Beak'em Bucks! 20% off with Student ID. Not valid with any other discount or offer. Open 24 hours to serve Kansas students 1711 W 2040 Perkins RESTAURANT & BAKERY Valid until Dec. 31, 2008 1711 W.23rd St. 842-9040 Perkins RESTAURANT & BAKERY BEST GROCERY STORE 1st — Dillon's 1015 W.23rd St. 1015 W. 23rd St. American Bank Dillard's 2nd—Hy-Vee 3504 W. Clinton Parkway 2013 Tyler Waugh/KANSAN 3rd — The Merc 901 S. Iowa St. Tyler Waugh/KANSAN 3 WINNED Tyler Waugh/KANSAN Tyler Waugh/KANSAN BEST LIQUOR STORE BEST LIQUOR STORE 1st — Cork & Barrel 901 Mississippi St. 1ST CORK BARREL WINE AND SPIRITS • GOURNET Allison Richardson/KANSAN 2nd — Mass Beverage 3131 Nieder Road 3131 Nieder Road 2 mass beverage Allison Richardson/KANSAN 3rd — Jensen Liquor 620 W.9th St. 3 WINNER JCOSEN LIQUOR A Restaurant by the Rules Allison Richardson/KANSAN TOP OF THE HILL 2008 19 BEST SPORTING GOODS 1st — Francis Sporting Goods 731 Massachusetts St. francis sporting goods, inc. "Over 60 y 1ST 2nd — Jock's Nitch Sporting Goods 837 Massachusetts St. 2ND MUSCLE WATER BREWERY 3rd — Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop 802 Massachusetts St. Weston White/KANSAN 3 WINNER SIMONS OF BIRDSTONE Weston White/KANSAN BEST WORKOUT FACILITY 1st- KU Student Recreation Fitness Center 1740 Watkins Center Dr. 1ST STUDENT RECREATION FITNESS CENTER 1740 Watkins Center Dr. Weston White/KANSAN 2nd Body Boutique 2330 Yale Road DAYS 3rd - Lawrence Athletic Club 3201 Mesa Way Weston White/KANSAN 3年 Weston White/KANSAN Save 50% on our winter warm-me-ups: Peppermint Mocha Latte Gingerbread Latte RoastmasterRewards Community Choice Ends Must be a member of RoastmasterRewards 1618 W 23rd St (785) 865-4211 www.dunnbros.com DUNN BROS COFFEE. kieu's inc. Thank you for voting Kieu's your Top of the Hill women's clothing store. 2008 TOP HILL Please mention that you saw this ad and receive a 10% discount on any one item. Thank you students! 20 TOP OF THE HILL 2008 thank you, students for making legends place top of the hill August 2009 rates 4 bedroom 4 bath: $415 per person 3 bedroom 3 bath: $425 per person 2 bedroom 2 bath: $510 per person Legends Place 785-856-5848 4101 W. 24th place Legends Place 785-856-5848 4101 W. 24th place BEST GOLF COURSE 1st—Alvamar Public Golf Course 1809 Crossgate Drive 1st 2nd — Eagle Bend 1250 E.902 Road Weston White/KANSAN Weston White/KANSAN 3rd Orchards Executive Golf Course 3000 Bob Billings Parkway 3 YEAR SCHULDER GOLF CLUB Weston White/KANSAN "All I want for Christmas is good buyback cash!" Large selection of USED books! "Solving world hunger one student at a time." 1741 Massachusetts Across from Dillons (785) 856-2870 INGER time." BEAT THE BOOKSTORE Buy & Sell College Textbooks BEST CAR SERVICE 1st — Jiffy Lube 914 W. 23rd St. jiffy lube EARLY BIRD SPECIAL 7 A.M. - 10 A.M. 4 OCT. - 5 P.M. $19.99 1 FREE SANDWICH Ryan Waggoner/KANSAN 2nd — Don's Auto Center Inc. 920 E. 11th St. DON'S AUTO CENTER INC. AUTO REPAIR SHOP Ryan Waggoner/KANSAN 3rd — Firestone Tire & Auto Center 2425 Iowa St. 3rd SEVEN FLOORS Ryan Waggoner/KANSAN TOP OF THE HILL 2008 21 BEST NAIL SALON 1st — Nail Citi 2540 Iowa St. 1ST Shaymarie Genosky/KANSAN 2nd — Nail Expressions 2223 Louisiana St. Shaymarie Genosky/KANSAN 3rd — Nail Essentials 721 Wakarusa Dr. Shaymarie Genosky/KANSAN BEST HAIR SALON 1st — Z Academy 2429 Iowa St. Shaymarie Genosky/KANSAN 2nd — Static Hair Salon 12 E. 8th St. 2 WIN Shaymarie Genosky/KANSAN 719 Massachusetts St. 3rd — Trio Hair Studio 719 Massachusetts St. Shaymarie Genosky/KANSAN Appetizers Hot Soups Crisp Salads Made-to-Order Sandwiches Dinner Entrées Hand-Crafted Spuds Catering Desserts Famous Sweet Tea $ ^{\mathrm{TM}} $ McALISTER'S DELI 1974 19.3.4.2 结构分析 图 19.3.4.2 所示的是混凝土结构，其主要构件包括梁、柱、墙等。结构设计时，应考虑荷载作用、材料性能等因素，合理布置钢筋，确保结构的安全性和稳定性。 **解析：** 1. **梁**：梁是混凝土结构中的主要受力构件，其承受水平荷载和垂直荷载。 2. **柱**：柱是混凝土结构的支撑构件，用于承重或支吊结构。 3. **墙**：墙是混凝土结构的隔离层，用于承受外力并保护内部结构。 **问题：** 1. 在结构设计中，梁的截面类型有哪些？ 2. 柱的截面类型有哪些？ **解答：** 1. **梁**： - 简称为梁，如钢筋混凝土梁、钢纤维混凝土梁等。 - 复杂结构中的梁，如钢筋混凝土框架梁、预应力混凝土梁等。 2. **柱**： - 简称为柱，如钢筋混凝土独立柱、预应力混凝土独立柱等。 - 复杂结构中的柱，如钢筋混凝土框架柱、预应力混凝土框架柱等。 **总结：** 1. 梁的截面类型有钢筋混凝土梁、钢纤维混凝土梁等。 2. 柱的截面类型有钢筋混凝土独立柱、预应力混凝土独立柱等。 CHEESE Pizza McALISTER'S DELI McAlister's Deli of Lawrence 2108 West 27th, Ste A3 • Lawrence, KS 66047 (813) 341-1160 22 TOP OF THE HILL 2008 Students pick Urban Outfitters Trendy store with big-city style sweeps men's, women's clothing categories in contest BY MARILYN HAINES mhaines@kansan.com City lifestyle meets laid-back Lawrence cool at Urban Outfitters, the Massachusetts Street store students voted as best men's and women's clothing in this year's Top of the Hill contest. Student employee Rachel Helling, Lenexa junior, said she was not surprised at the outcome of the contest. "This is the go-to place for clothes in Lawrence," Helling said. The friendly environ- makes the store more inviting; and for those students who are intimidated by the overwhelming options in plaid, penny-loafers and ruffled pea coats, there's a feeling to put them to ease. While Urban Outfitters won the contest ment of the store not only makes for a fun place to work, Helling said, but it also draws students in. This shopping experience where students are among their well-dressed peers "We bring new ideas. We're not really a city,but a lot of the things we present here come from an urban ideal." ALESSANDRA MCCOY Urban Outfitters for providing students with trendy clothing, store employee and student Melanie McCoy, Fort Scott senior, said that even if some students aren't quite sold on what Urban Outfitters has to offer in terms of slim trousers and high-hemmed mini dresses,the store had other wares that may be appealing. "We have a little bit of everything. If you don't like our clothing, you can buy a flask or a funny gag-gift," she said. Both Helling and McCoy agreed that working at Urban Outfitters had its perks because of the discount, which was extremely beneficial to those students with an urge to be ahead of the curve in fashion, but who still felt the strain of college expenses. Business manager Alessandra McCoy said that the target customers of Urban Outfitters were definitely students. She said that the store not only appealed to students because of what it housed, but also because of the in-store experience it gave to students. "We offer a very unique product and it's a great atmosphere. People like to come in and shop here just because it's fun," she said. Urban Outfitters displays trappings that promote an urban, modern lifestyle. The store offers clothing, shoes, accessories, housewares, books and music all within that realm of unique modernity. McCoy said this unique and metropolitan approach to shopping and dressing is what made Urban Outfitters so popular among students. Bringing trends from high-fashion and a grittier, big-city aesthetic to Lawrence is another aspect McCoy said was a reason students prefer Urban Outfitters to other stores when on the lookout to satiate their sartorial appetites. "We bring new ideas. We're not really a city, but a lot of the things we present here come from an urban ideal," she said. According to McCoy, Urban Outfitters is not only for one certain type of student with specific tastes. "We just have a very diverse type of product, and it brings a little fashion to Lawrence." 140 votes were cast in the men's category of the contest. Urban Outfitters received 22 of those votes, taking first place. The Buckle came in second place and American Eagle received third place. On the women's side of the contest, 122 people voted. Urban Outfitters grabbed the first place spot with 38 votes. Kieu's placed second and Kohl's took third. Edited by Arthur Hur BEST MEN'S CLOTHES 1st Urbn Outfitte 1st — Urban Outfitters 1013 Massachusetts St Urban Outfitte Julianne Kueffer/KANSAN 2nd — Buckle 805 Massachusetts St. 2nd — Buckle 805 Massachusetts St. Julianne Kueffer/KANSAN 3rd — American Eagle 619 Massachusetts St. 50% 50% OFF Julianne Kueffer/KANSAN BEST WOMEN'S CLOTHES 1st — Urban Outfitters 1013 Massachusetts St. 1ST Varsity Urban Outfitters Julianne Kueffer/KANSAN Allison Richardson/KANSAN 2nd — Kieu's 738 Massachusetts St 3rd — Kohl's 3240 Iowa St. 3240 Iowa St. KOHL'S Allison Richardson/KANSAN TOP OF THE HILL 2008 23 BEST BOOKSTORE BY TRIGG EDWARDS editor@kansan.com Fans joining in the rush to buy memorabilia and spirit wear at the KU Bookstore after football games aren't just supporting the team, they're supporting student-run organizations, too. All of the proceeds of the KU Bookstore in the Kansas Union go to student-run organizations. This is possible because the University owns the store, but it is operated as if it were a non-profit organization. Noel Montelongo, Dodge City senior, has worked at the KU Bookstore since July 2008. He said he had experienced firsthand the chaos of game day. The store sells textbooks and clothing and has a tech shop, an Apple store and the shipping or catalogue department. Each section of the store functions as a unit, but they work together. "It's like customer after customer. It's crazy," Montelongo said. "We have a lot of complainers because we aren't supposed to give discounts on sale items." Customers sometimes avoid the textbook wing of the store to flock to the clothes. The clothing department sells basketball and football jerseys and other spirt wear. "Its pretty steady. Normally during rush week and the first few weeks of school we have a lot of people buying their books," Megan Lutes, Topeka freshman and bookstore employee, said. "During finals people come to buyback their books." Students can also order textbooks online and have them shipped to their homes. The catalogue department handles processing, shipping and carrying out the orders. "We take the online orders, the phone orders and ship them out. It's mainly over the phone they call and place them," Ross Wildin, Hutchinson junior and bookstore employee, said. "You get some interesting people who will call and give you their life story." The online store sells textbooks, hats, shorts, short- and long-sleeved T-shirts, polo's, outerwear, toys and even a KU chip and dip set. After major events related to the University, such as the 2008 Orange Bowl and National Championship, people ordered team memorabilia in a frenzy. "We still ship out Orange Bowl and National Championship; we have the Daily Kansan posters from the Orange Bowl and the National Championship," Wildin said. The bookstore is useful for more than buying textbooks that cost your left leg. It instead gives a slice of KU to visiting customers and helps support student organizations. 1st—KU Bookstore 1301 Jayhawk Blvd. 1st Chance Dibben/KANSAN 2nd — Borders 700 New Hampshire St. Chance Dibben/KANSAN 3rd — Jayhawk Bookstore 1420 Crescent Road Jayhawk Bookstore Chance Dibben/KANSAN UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TOP OF STUDENT LIVING CAMPUS COURT AT NAISMITH 842-5111 • 1301 W. 24th campuscourtku.com FREE Rent FREE Wireless Internet FREE Tanning Booth FREE Roadside Assistance Gated Community Hardwood Floors Lawrence Athletic Club North Club 3201 Mesa Way Lawrence, KS 785-842-4966 East Club 1202 E. 23rd St. Lawrence, KS 785-842-4966 Serving KU students for 25 years! Student Special $24.95 a month for a gym membership $19.99 a month for unlimited tanning $32.50 a month for gym membership and unlimited tanning Ask for a one week pass to try out our facility! Some restrictions apply 24 TOP OF THE HILL 2008 BEST APARTMENTS 1st — The Reserve 2511 W. 31st St. Jon Goering/KANSAN 2nd - Legends Place 4101 W. 24th Place Legends Place Student Living Jon Goering/KANSAN 3rd - Campus Court at Naismith 1301 W. 24th St. Jon Goering/KANSAN BEST TOWNHOUSES 1st- Meadowbrook Apartments 101 Windsor Place LEASING CENTER meadowbrook 2ND Chance Dibben/KANSAN 2nd — Hutton Farms 3401 Hutton Drive Treasury 3rd — Leanna Mar Town Homes 4501 Wimbledon Drive BEST BANK 1st — Bank of America 900 Ohio St. Bank of America 2nd — Commerce Bank 955 Iowa St. Commerce Bank Jerry Wang/KANSAN Jerry Wang/KANSAN 3rd — US Bank 1600 E. 23rd St. Jerissa Klin Fiancee Sense usbank Jerry Wang/KANSAN BEST COPY CENTER 1st — FedEx Kinko's 911 Massachusetts St. FedEx Kinko's Shaymarie Genosky/KANSAN 2nd — Copy Co. 1401 W. 23rd St. Shaymarie Genosky/KANSAN 3rd — The UPS Store 3514 Clinton Parkway The UPS Store ups COPIES • PACKING • SHIPPING Shaymarie Genosky/KANSAN TOP OF THE HILL 2008 25 BEST MUSIC STORE 1st — Love Garden Sound. 936 1/2 Massachusetts St. Weston White/KANSAN 2nd — Hastings 1900 W 23rd St. Western White Plains NY 10648 Weston White/KANSAN 2020 W. 31st St. 3RD 3rd — Best Buy 2020 W. 31st St. Weston White/KANSAN BY CHRISTY NUTT editor@kansan.com Love Garden Sounds was voted Lawrence's best music store in this year's Top of the Hill poll. "They have cats," King said. Three cats live in the store: Sam, Mickey-Roy and Ernie. "I'm glad people like our store," Corcoran said. "It's good to have the affirmation that we are doing a good job because we go to great lengths to make it that way." "It's a cool place with a good vibe," Pat Dobson, Kirkwood, Mo., sophomore, said. Kelly Corcoran, co-owner of Love Garden Sounds, 936 1/2 Massachusetts St., said he was honored but not surprised by the award. Alison King, Lawrence junior, said that her first impression of the store was that it was very comfortable and well organized with a wide variety of specialty vinyl and posters. The wide variety of music and reasonable prices attract University students to Love "It's good to have the affirmation that we are doing a good job because we go to great lengths to make it that way." ALISON KING Lawrence Junior Garden Sounds. Stuart Reynolds, Lenexa senior, said he enjoyed sorting through the different music and trying to find something he liked. "It's like finding a diamond in the rough," Reynolds said. People are looking for all different types of things when they visit Love Garden Sounds, Corcoran said. "More and more people are looking for specific records and genre classics but mostly just good music," he said. Corcoran said his store was better than its competitors because it offered quick special orders, an informed staff and vinyl records. Unlike many music stores, customers can listen to anything before buying it. Corcoran said that he wanted Love Garden Sounds to be a place where people could talk about music. Hastings and Best Buy ranked at second and third in the poll. — Edited by Jennifer Torline JOCK'S NITCH Jock's Nitch Sporting Goods Thanks for a great '08! UNDER ARMOUR Redeemable between 12/1/08 - 12/12/08 JK BASKETBALL CLUB Jock's Nylon Morting Goods Present this coupon to receive $10 OFF ANY REGULAR PRICED HOODED SWEATSHIRT Redeemable only at 837 MASSACHUSETTS 916 MASSACHUSETTS 1443 W. 23rd St. something FOR everyone Saddlebrook 6th & Folks 832.8200 Parkway Commons 3601 Clinton Pkwy 842.3280 Canyon Court 700 Comet Lane 832.8805 Highpainte 6th & Iowa 841.8468 Amenities Available: • Swimming Pool / Hot Tub • Fitness Center • Security Arms • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance • Free DVD Rental* • Washer/Dryer* • Free Continental Breakfast* • Fat Friendly* Chase Court 19th & Iowa 843.8220 more than 20 locations in lawrence www.firstmanagementinc.com First Management 26 TOP OF THE HILL 2008 BEST MOVIE RENTAL 1st-Family Video 1818 Massachusetts 1ST 2ND 1 Shaymarie Genosky/KANSAN 2nd-Blockbuster 1516 W. 23rd Street BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO Shaymarie Genosky/KANSAN 3rd- Liberty Hall 642 Massachusetts 3 AFRICA | DAKAR | AFRICAN SCHOOL CITY OF OUR CITY OF OUR PORTLAND, MAINE DELL M. BENNON Shaymarie Genosky/KANSAN BEST DANCE CLUB 1st-Abe and Jakes 8 E.6th St. 1st- Abe and Jakes 8 E. 6th St. 1ST Abe & Jakes Chance Dibben/KANSAN 2nd- The Hawk 1340 Ohio 2ND THE HAWK 3rd-The Bottleneck 737 New Hampshire St. Chance Dibben/KANSAN 3 YEAR THE BOTHEN'S Tyler Waugh/KANSAN BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE 1st-Granada 1020 Massachusetts St. 1ST 2nd- Liberty Hall 642 Massachusetts St. Tyler Waugh/KANSAN 2ND LIBERTY HALL MANION WIRE RELIGULOUS OF MONTREAL Tyler Waugh/KANSAN 3rd- Bottleneck 737 New Hampshire St. 3 YEAR THE BOULEY Tyler Waugh/KANSAN TOP OF THE HILL 2008 27 NEW at kudining.com NetNutrition $ ^{\circ} $ an online nutrition analysis program, allows you to view nutritional & caloric value of every menu item at any KU Dining location! Over 20 Locations Campus-wide. Quick And Friendly Service. Dining Options For Any Schedule. Professional Catering For Memorable Events. Newly Renovated Facilities Delicious Food. 129 endless possibilities. Contributing To Student Success KU DINING SERVICES 28 TOP OF THE HILL 2008 thank you The image shows the upper and lower jaws of a human mouth, with teeth visible. The skin appears smooth and has no visible signs of irritation or inflammation. There are no other objects or people present in the frame. for voting us best dance club in Lawrence. 18 to dance. 21 to drink. meet me on the dance floor. ABE&JAKE'S 8 EAST SIXTH STREET • LAWRENCE, KS LANDING abejakes.com 841-5855 JAYHAWKS EXTINGUISH GOLDEN FLASHES MEN'S BASKETBALL | 10A THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1901 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 130 ISSUE 71 VOLUME 120 ISSUE 71 PHILANTHROPY Three students give back, defy the statistics BY JESSE TRIMBLE jtrimble@kansan.com Though a recent report named college-aged people are less likely to do volunteer work, some KU students are trying to break that trend. The report, issued by the United States Department of Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics, said, between September 2006 and September 2007, about 18 percent of people aged 20 to 24 volunteered, compared with about 25 percent of people between 16 and 19 and about 23 percent of those between 25 and 34. Ryan Campbell, Clarissa Unger and John Gawin are a few of the KU students who are active volunteers. Whether each student's passion for volunteering was sparked as a child or after coming to college, they now balance their regular volunteer activities with schoolwork. WHY THEY DO IT Paul Johnson, professor of political science, said recent studies have been done that may show a link between volunteering and certain hormones. He said a hormone called oxytocin, released when people "behave in a cooperative way," could incite a "pleasant" feeling in those who experience it. A July article in Time Magazine also noted oxytocin's ability to increase feelings of generosity. "My guess would be that they enjoy a feeling of involvement and leadership." Johnson said. recent activities of active students But chemicals aren't the only thing to consider. Johnson said evidence showed that volunteering could also become habitual. He added that some programs, such as Leadershape, at the University encourage students to become more actively involved with organizations and groups. I. Ryan Campbell, Olathe senior and Q&A executive director; For Ryan Campbell, Olathe senior and Queers YOUNGER YEARS Monday, Queers and Allies held a candlelit vigil in South Park at midnight for World AIDS Day. The group sponsored the event along with the Douglas County AIDS Project. Q&A will also have a Pride Night event at The Granada on Wednesday. 2. John Gawin, Abille senior and business intern for Greenpeace 3. Clarissa Unger, Colby senior and Obama campaign intern; business intern for Greenpeace: In January Unger will leave for an unpaid internship in Brussels, Belgium. She will work for the U.S. Missions for the European Union, which strengthens ties between the U.S. and E.U. The event will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries. The event will focus on global warming. Participants will write letters and make calls to President-elect Barack Obama concerning possible global warming solutions. Gawin said Greenpeace was holding a event for the International Day of Action on Saturday. 循环 and Allies executive director, the call to activism began at age 11 when he was in the Boy Scouts of America, learning to tie knots, build fires and survive outdoors. But Campbell said Boy Scouts was more than learning survival skills. "I feel that it has enhanced my leadership abilities," Campbell said. "Years and years of Boy Scouts has sharpened my ability to interact with other people and give me different skills that I'm so grateful for." Clarissa Unger, Colby senior, also began volunteering when she was young. Unger, who was part of a youth group at her church, said the group would travel to Denver and work at homeless shelters or package medical supplies to send to foreign countries. "It definitely instilled in me a service to my community," she said. In high school, Unger was also the president of student council and was a member of Supporting Our Students, a peer advisory group. A DIFFERENT WAY TO START OUT John Gawin, Abilene senior and Greenpeace business intern, said although politics had always been interesting to him, he wasn't involved with activism until college. Now, Gawin volunteers for Greenpeace, an environmental organization, and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America. The program matches college students with a grade school student, with whom they spend an hour once per week. "A lot of kids that age need positive morals in their lives," Gawin said. "They may not have a positive family setting and I'm glad that I can make a positive impact on a child's life." helped pay the bills but also required her to volunteer 100 hours per year during her college career. In February 2007, Unger became involved with a group in Lawrence dedicated to President-elect Barack Obama's campaign. She traveled to Chicago for the summer of 2008, where she served unpaid as a regional coordinator for the Obama campaign. Unger worked 300 hours drafting press releases, coordinating conference calls and collecting information for state directors before the Democratic National Convention in August. "I really don't think I could have ever had a better experience for what I want to do with my life," Unger said. "The connections I made and the people I got to work with were incredible." In January, Unger will leave for an unpaid internship in Brussels, Belgium; working for the U.S. Missions for the European Union, which works to strengthen the relationship between the U.S. and the E.U. Campbell said he discovered his passion for Queers and Allies his sophomore year when he was elected as Q&As representative to Student Senate. Campbell also participated in Alternative Breaks when he attended the National Coalition for the Homeless in Washington, D.C., with six other students. The group spent the first two days volunteering at the largest homeless shelter in the country and the next two days living as homeless SEE ACTIVISM ON PAGE 3A When Unger came to college, her pa volunteer work continued to grow. She received a scholarship through the Dole Institute, which VOTE 2008 VOTE 2008 CAMPUS Anschutz goes social with new study area Learning commons is still in research phase BY HALEY JONES hjones@kansan.com Graphic by Becka Cremer/KANSAN Plasma screens and comfy couches might grace the third or fourth levels of Anschutz Library in Fall 2010. The University is planning to create a new area called the "Learning Commons" in Anschutz, which would blend the library's informal study environment with its technological facilities, such as printers and computers. The area would also include a snack bar, projectors, group-study areas and career-planning and writing services. Some students consider Anschutz the most casual of the University's libraries; some even call it "Club Anschutz" according to an article in the Nov. 17 edition of Oread, a KU publication. Katie Ashley, Lawrence sophomore, said she looked forward to having a noisier, social area in Anschutz. "Even though it's really loud, sometimes I feel like I'm too loud," she said. "It would be nice to have a place for working on group projects and stuff." Jennifer Church-Duran, assistant dean of KU Libraries, said Anschutz provided an ideal location for the Learning Commons because it was busy and popular. "We can improve services to the campus community by offering a seamless environment that provides a coherent and integrated approach to learning, writing, research and technology support," Church-Duran wrote in an e-mail. Although some students find a laid-back, group-study environment distracting, Shannon McNeal, Lenexa junior, said most students enjoyed background noise while studying. McNeal, who is a writing consultant for the KU Writing Center, said the Learning Commons environment would probably benefit students during their writing consultations because most liked working on group projects in a "talkative environment." But, she said, hearing other people talking would not help if students were trying to write papers individually. "If I walk away and I leave a writer to work on some paragraph, and if there's tons of talking, it will take them 20 times longer to finish that paragraph," she said. Several departments including Student Success SEE ANSCHUTZ ON PAGE 3A SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS Some students feel stranded by reorganization After the announcement of the plan to reorganize the School of Fine Arts, some students are still confused about how it's going to affect them. Lynn Bretz, director of University Communications, said the University would start working out all the details after finding out if the change was approved by the Kansas Board of Regents in January. 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Elliott, Overland Park junior, wanted a degree from a fine arts school, not from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. After the change, she wasn't sure that's what she was going to get. The School of Fine Arts announced in October that it planned to reorganize to become the School of the Arts by July 2009. The change will move some degrees, such as art and design, to new schools within the University. Since the announcement, some students have been confused about how the changes will affect them. After researching the split online, Elliott said she still didn't have answers to the questions she had about her diploma. She said the information she received from her professors and adviser was inconsistent. Lynn Bretz, director of University Communications, said the University decided not to work out all the details until the Board of Regents officially approved the change. She said the board would discuss the reorganization at its meeting this month and vote on the reorganization in January. Bretz said she thought the changes would have "minimum disruption to students" and would produce more benefits for students than problems. But some students had concerns about the effect the reorganization would have on their degrees. Elliott said she didn't think a college degree would reflect the number of studio hours she had put in during her art classes. She said the degree wouldn't look as prestigious to future employers because it wasn't as specialized. Anna Hoard, Topeka senior, who is a voice performance major, said she didn't think the changes would affect her but that she hadn't received much information about the changes. Ann Sitzman, Prairie Village senior, is a theater design major. Although she will graduate before the reorganization is complete, she said she understood why people were upset. When Sitzman first came to the University as a freshman, she said there was confusion about which school her theater design degree would come from. She said people might be nervous because they didn't know exactly what was happening with their degrees and were afraid they would be forgotten in the new schools. "A lot of the students feel like they're going to get lost," Sitzman said. Elliott said she would make her decision about transferring to Florida State after learning more about the changes and finding out whether she had been accepted at the school. P Tyler Waugh/KANSAN "I think that it's worth it for the degree," Elliott said. Edited by Lauren Keith Michael Banks, Paola freshman, works on a design project dealing with split-complement colors. Banks is a graphic design major and said that the reorganization of the School of Fine Arts would have benefits but would take some getting used to. the plan Majors in the School of Fine Arts will be divided up into other schools within the University, and a new School of Music will be created, if the Board of Regents approves the changes. FINE ARTS Music SCHOOL OF MUSIC Dance COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES Art Design SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE but some design degrees will be in CLAS BUSINESS Online promos attempt to bring shoppers back BY MAE ANDERSON ASSOCIATED PRESS But after weeks of heavy discounting at regular stores and online, experts doubted the day would give much of a lift to what is still expected to be one of the weakest holiday seasons in years. NEW YORK — Retailers who saw Thanksgiving holiday sales drop off as the weekend progressed stepped up online promotions on the day known as "Cyper Monday" to try to get consumers tired of the crowds at stores to keep shopping. "People are expecting that deals will only get better as we approach the Christmas time frame," said Youssef H. Squali, an analyst at Jefferies & Co. "So while Cyber Monday is significant I wouldn't say today is the only day to track. People may opt to wait a little more." The Monday after Thanksgiving was dubbed "Cyper Monday" by the National Retail Federation trade group in 2005 to describe the unofficial kickoff to the online retail season — when customers shopped at their desks as they returned to work. But with more deals advertised ahead of time and more consumers with high-speed access at home, the day has lost some luster. Marcia Turner, 43, a freelance writer in Rochester, N.Y., said she plans to buy a Dell laptop before Christmas, but is holding off. "I suspect prices will come down further before the holiday season is out," she said. "I doubt they will go up, so there is little risk in waiting, as I see it." Crowds turned out for early morning specials after Thanksgiving on "Black Friday" — so called because it had historically been the day retailers turned profitable for the year — but many analysts say they were thinner than last year and shoppers were focused on bargains and smaller-ticket items. Sales rose 3 percent to $10.6 billion on Friday from the Black Friday a year ago, but slipped 0.8 percent to $6 billion on Saturday, said ShopperTrak RCT, a research firm that tracks total retail sales at more than 50,000 outlets. Total retail sales for Friday and Saturday combined rose 1.9 percent from a year ago. ShopperTrak co-founder Bill Martin said he expected sales to pull back again on Sunday. Although "Cyber Monday" is not the busiest online shopping day of the year — that day usually occurs later in December as shipping deadlines approach — retailers who have seen consumers pull back amid the recession stepped up their online deals — offering discounts on clothes and gadgets, set amounts off purchases, free shipping and more. Traffic at online retailer eBags. com was up 12 percent compared with the Monday after Thanksgiving last year and sales were up 10 percent as of 1 p.m., said co-founder Peter Cobb about what he expected. The site is offering a 20 percent off deal for Cyber Monday. What do you think? M. L. DAVIS DANIEL BISHOP Overland Park sophomore "Leaving Lawrence" WHAT IS THE WORST PART ABOUT THE END OF THE SEMESTER? BY LISA CURRAN SAMANTHA NEAL "It's getting cold and dark." Marcello Atlanta second-year law student "Finals." PARAG MEHTA FREDERICK M. CRAIG ALLISON BLOOM Red Oak, Iowa, junior "It's the last few weeks with friends." on campus The workshop "Supervisory Training for Excellence in Performance" will begin at 9 a.m. in 204 JRP Hall. The workshop "Unclassified Professional Staff Evaluations-Brown Bag" will begin at 9 a.m. in 103B Carruth- O'Leary Hall. The lecture "Operation Enduring Freedom: Similarities and Contrasts with the Soviet Experience in Afghanistan" will begin at noon in 318 Bailey Hall. The Faculty Senate Executive Committee Meeting will begin at 3 p.m. in the Provost Conference Room in Strong Hall. The seminar "Women Building Rome: Gender and the Built Environment in the Early Roman Empire" will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Seminar Room in Hall Center for the Humanities. "Tell Me How This Ends; General David Petraeus and the Search for a Way Out of Iraq" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Dole Institute of Politics. "Visiting Artist Chris Thompson, baritone with Faculty Artist Steven Spooner, piano" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall. The play "Book of Days" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in William Inge Memorial Theatre in Murphy Hall. Our football victory Saturday propelled us to a 7-5 record. It is the first time we've had consecutive seven-win seasons since 1960-61, when we beat MU in the last game of the year, dashing Missouri's only hopes for a national championship. Detective Jeffrey Ackley identified Vanise Dunn, 31, as the prostitute involved in the raffle. She has worked at Frank lin County Children Services since 2000, and court records show she was charged with prostitution Nov. 12 for allegedly soliciting a detective. Both Johnson and Blades were charged with promoting prostitution. A Judge set bail Saturday at $50,000 for Blades and $25,000 for Johnson. daily KU info OSU spokesman Jim Lynch said that Johnson was placed on leave and that the school will investigate whether he improperly used his computer Christopher S. Johnson, 33, an academic adviser at OSU's School of Nursing, organized the raffle through a Craigslist. com chat board, police said. Real estate agent Rusty Blades, 42, held the invitation-only party at his house in October. Her attorney declined to comment. NATIONAL Police: College adviser ran prostitute raffle KUi nfo Square Street SHOP • EAT • PLAY • LAUGH • LOUNGE • DANCE • STROLL • STAY COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio State University adviser and a real estate agent held a $10-a-ticket raffle that offered an evening with a prostitute who is also a child sex-abuse caseworker, police said. 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Upon graduating, Campbell plans to go into speech writing for politicians and said he would continue to do volunteer work. for Greenpeace post-graduation, but said he would also consider working for Stand for Children, an organization that works to improve public education for children. Gawin's areas of study point to his interests — he will graduate in May 2009 with a degree in political science and a minor in peace and conflict studies. Gawin said he planned to work Edited by Mary Sorrick ANSCHUTZ (CONTINUED FROM 1A) ICE Tyler Waugh/KANSAN Leah Chen, Fairbury, Neb., freshman, studies at Anschutz Library. In Fall 2010. Anschutz may see new additions such as couches and a snack bar. KU Libraries and Information Services and the Department of Student Housing are collaborating on the project. Church-Duran said the concept for a "learning commons" had become popular during the past five years. Several other universities, including the University of Colorado and the University of Illinois, have developed similar projects. Church-Duran said the planning was in its early stages, and several focus groups were being conducted Jayme Uden, principal investigator for the Department of Student Housing, sent out a Universitywide survey on Nov. 20, asking students what was most important to them in a potential "learning commons." to pinpoint what faculty, staff and students would like in the area. She said the budget would depend on funding from private donors and the campus departments involved in the project. Memorial Unions, said feedback from focus groups made it clear that students were looking for an ideal study environment for groups and individuals. "As we tease that out, it will give us a much better sense of what will be most appreciated in an Anschutz renovation," he said. Mucci said the discussion phase of the project should be finished by December. David Mucci, director of the KU — Edited by Andy Greenhaw POLITICS Obama chooses Clinton, Gates to head national security team BY LIZ SIDOTI ASSOCIATED PRESS While the team may be a bit more centrist — some war opponents might even say hawkish — that many Obama supporters might prefer, he said he still thinks 16 months is "the right time frame" for pulling most U.S. combat troops from Iraq. He added, as he often did in the presidential campaign's closing months, that he would consult with military commanders before setting a firm timetable. CHICAGO — Barack Obama announced a national security team Monday headed by Hillary Rodham Clinton, who fought him long and bitterly for the presidency, and Robert Gates, the man who has been running two wars for George W. Bush — striking choices by a president-elect who declared he wanted "strong personalities and strong opinions." Clinton, as secretary of state, and Gates, remaining as defense secretary, will be the most prominent faces besides Obama's own — of the new administration's effort to revamp U.S. policy abroad. At a Chicago news confer ence, Obama also tapped The choices had been telegraphed days earlier but were remarkable all the same still another major turn in Clinton's extraordinary career, a show of faith in Gates and action to support Obama's frequent talk of desiring robust debate among seasoned, opinionated people in his inner circle. top advisers Eric Holder as attorney general and Susan Rice as ambassador to the United Nations. He named Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano to be homeland security secretary and retired Marine Gen. James Jones as White House national security adviser. Denouncing White House "I assembled this team because I'm a strong believer in strong personalities and strong opinions.I think that's how the best decisions are made." "group think," Obama signaled a break from President Bush's tendency toward an insular management style and go-with-the-gut diplomacy. He said a newly completed agreement between Iraq and the Bush administration covering U.S. troops signals "a transition period in which our mission is changing." He added: "It indicates we are now on a glide path to reduce our forces in Iraq." "The time has come for a new beginning," said Obama, flanked by flags on a stage with Vice President-elect Joe Biden and his six newest appointees. While Gates will stay at the Pentagon, Obama said the military's new mission will be "responsibly ending the war in Iraq through a successful transition to Iraqi control." Obama has now selected half his Cabinet, including the high-profile jobs at State, Defense, Justice and Treasury. A week ago, he named his economic team, led by Timothy Geithner as treasury secretary. And soon he plans to announce New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as commerce secretary and former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle as health and human services BARACK OBAMA President-elect secretary. Obama's picks suggest he is mindful of his own relative inexperience; most of the appointees have decades more experience in government than he does as a former one-term Illinois senator. The selections also reflect his long-voiced desire to invite divergent viewpoints to chart the best course for the country. "I assembled this team because I'm a strong believer in strong personalities and strong opinions," he said. "I think that's how the best decisions are made. ... So I'm going to be welcoming a vigorous debate inside the White House." "But understand I will be setting policy as president," he added. He said he will be responsible for "the vision that this team carries out, and I expect them to implement that vision once decisions are made." Without naming Bush or directly referring to what administration critics see as America's tarnished world image over the past eight years, Obama called for a new strategy for dealing with global issues. Quoting Harry S. Truman, Obama said: "The buck will stop with me." "We're going to have to bring the full force of our power, not only military but also diplomatic, economic, and political, to deal with those threats not only to keep America safe but also to ensure that peace and prosperity will exist around the world," he said. Referring to his security team, Obama said: "They share my pragmatism about the use of power and my sense of purpose about America's role as a leader in the world." He said of the New York senator, "She possesses an extraordinary intelligence and toughness, and a remarkable work ethic. ... She is an American of tremendous stature who will have my complete confidence, who knows many of the world's leaders, who will command respect in every capital and who will clearly have the ability to advance our interests around the world." Asked by reporters about his choice of Clinton, who traded barbs with him and questioned his readiness for the presidency during the campaign, he praised her and shrugged off any suggestions of future problems. The former first lady was short and sweet in her brief turn at the lectern: "I am proud to join you ... and may God bless you and our great country." Likewise, Gates said he was "honored to serve President-elect Obama." He said he was "mindful that we are engaged in two wars and face other serious challenges at home and around the world." ECONOMY Stock market suffers worst day since Oct.15 NEW YORK — The stock market suffered one of its worst days since the financial meltdown Monday, slicing 680 points off the Dow Jones industrial average as Wall Street snapped out of its daydream of a rally and once again faced the harsh reality of a recession. five-day winning streak, they erased more than half the gains. The Standard & Poor's 500 stock index, one of the broadest market gauges, lost nearly 9 percent Not only did stocks end their Erasing any lingering doubts, there was also finally an officially declared recession — in progress in the United States since December 2007, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. The selling was broad and deep. All 30 of the stocks in the Dow Jones industrial average finished lower. On the New York Stock Exchange, more than 7 stocks fell for every one that rose. The Dow lost 679.95 points to close at about 8,149. There have only been three days in market history with bigger point losses for the Dow — the Monday after the Sept. 11 attacks, and Sept. 29 and Oct. 15 of this year. The University of Kansas Chapter of Associated Press PHI KAPPA PHI new member initiates all-academic honor society is proud to announce 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Memorial Union (Initiates should assemble at 5 p.m. in the Big 12 Room) FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Richard Lariviere Congratulations to KU's Best, The 2008 Phi Kappa Phi initiates! 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ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS — France's glamorous first lady threw her considerable star power behind the global fight against AIDS on Monday, as the world tallied the victims of the HIV virus that infects a new person every 15 seconds. "I think the world has become used to AIDS." Bruni-Sarkozy told a news conference in Paris. "We no longer see it as a scandal or an emergency" As ceremonies marked World AIDS Day, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy signed on to become a goodwill ambassador for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, which said it has provided lifesaving treatment to 2 million people living with HIV worldwide. Bruni-Sarkozy, who lost her brother Virginio to AIDS two years ago, said her work will focus on helping women and children infected with HIV, the virus that causes the disease. She pledged to fight the stigma that is still attached to AIDS in many countries. "There is no greater cruelty than to be excluded from your own family and your own community because you are infected with a deadly disease," she said. Some 500,000 children are born each year infected with HIV and 290,000 of them died in 2007 as a result, the Global Fund said. With access to antiretroviral drugs, the risk of transmission from an HIV-positive mother to her baby can be slashed to less than five percent. Bruni-Sarkozy said she would divert the constant media attention she has attracted since her whirlwind wedding to President Nicolas Sarkozy this year toward the battle against AIDS. She also planned to tap her extensive contacts in the music and fashion industries for fundraising. An estimated 33 million people worldwide are infected with the HIV virus, the vast majority of them in Africa, but no country is spared. South Africa has an estimated 5.5 million people living with the HIV virus — the highest total of any country. About 1,000 South Africans die each day of the disease and complications like tuberculosis. Even more become infected because prevention messages have not worked. Irish singer and activist Bono called her appointment "a great coup" for the Global Fund. China — which for years also covered up the disease — vowed to do more to tackle the stigma. The government promised to strengthen education about AIDS prevention, increase condom distribution and do more to reach high-risk groups. An estimated 700,000 Chinese have the virus. In a rare government disclosure, Iran said Monday it has registered more than 18,000 HIV-positive citizens and estimated the true number of infected to be as high as 100,000. region, the health agencies of the U.N. and European Union said in a report. Yet for years, the South African government of former President Thabo Mbeki played down the extent of the crisis. Mbeki himself doubted the link between HIV and AIDS. His health minister, Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, openly mistrusted conventional AIDS drugs and instead promoted the value of lemons, garlic, beetroot and the African potato. The rate of HIV infection in Europe almost doubled between 2000 and 2007, reaching the highest level ever recorded in the Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health last month calculated that government delays in introducing AIDS drugs between 2000 and 2005 cost more than 330,000 lives in South Africa. 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. HOROSCOPES Your routine works well, so keep doing what you do to bring the money in. Take more responsibility. It'll be available. And the others need you. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8 TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 6 Continue to manage your resources carefully. This is the theme of the month. Eventually, with all the wise choices you make, everything will work out fine. Don't worry; you're very good at this. 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"I feel healthy when I laugh." The programs feature joke sessions, clown appearances and funny movies. patients diagnosed with cancer or other chronic diseases. "The session makes you feel While the verdict is out on whether laughter plays a role in healing, the American Cancer Society and other medical experts say it reduces stress and promotes relaxation by lowering blood pressure, improves breathing and increases muscle function. 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I was dressed in an MU cheerleading outfit until late elementary school and could sing the fight song at the age of seven. My family visited the campus at least once a year, and I have probably attended more MU football games than KU football games over the course of my life. My dad made an MU shrine in our basement, and on game days, he answers the phone with "Go Tigers!" My cousin, Megan, and I had planned to attend MU together from the time we could talk. Megan is six months older than me, and she is one of my closest friends. She was the next one to fall in the line of Mizzou attendees, but I chose a different path. I guess you could say I didn't understand the rivalry. College sports weren't something I became interested in until I became a college student, and I could never wrap my mind around the tension between KU fans and MU fans. It wasn't until after my family moved me into my dorm room and was ready to leave that I realized I might have broken their hearts. My brother called me a traitor as he pushed past me to the door, and it suddenly became clear to me that this transition might be harder than I anticipated. To me, both KU and MU were simply two schools in two different states. They both had something to offer, and I could be successful attending either. But to my parents, the decision meant so much more. My mother reluctantly took me on a KU college visit after we had compared in-state tuition to out-of-state tuition. I fell in love with the campus, the people and the atmosphere. I was very impressed with the study abroad programs and equally impressed with the journalism school. I thought I could be at home here, despite the many years I was told MU would be my home. The decision was difficult, and I swayed back and forth. As I struggled, my cousin told me she knew I was one to go against the grain, and she was right. A part of me simply wanted to prove them all wrong. I became a layhawk, despite my parents' best efforts. My dad told me he thought KU was a good school, and he simply wanted me to be happy. I can honestly say I have never been happier. Of course, I set myself up for the ridicule and the jokes. Last year, my parents, aunts and uncles never ceased to inform me of how overrated my football team was and were also very quick to point out that the jayhawk is a mythical bird. This year I sit in my aunt and uncle's house listening to the MU fight song and watching my cousins hang black and gold streamers across the ceiling. They are all making bets on the score, a victory for Mizzou. But when it was all over with a 40-37 KU victory, they will hug me and tell me good game. They will laugh with me and give me high fives, and despite our differences I will still be a part of the family. We will wonder what might have been as my cousin drives back to Columbia, leaving me behind. I will go back to Lawrence, a city I have come to love more than Wichita. I will go back to my friends, my life and my school. I will go back to the best four years of my life, and I can't blame my parents for wanting me to share their same experience during the best four years of their lives. Sometimes we have to break out of the cycle of tradition, write our own stories and direct our own lives. I plan to make a name for myself with my degree from KU in my hands, and I will break the mold that was made for me. I will teach my children the Rock Chalk Chant, and when they grow up, if by some crazy coincidence, they decide to be MU tigers, I will let them, but not without the jokes and the ridicule, of course. Brown is a Wichita sophomore in journalism and political science. HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR The submission should include the author's name, grade and hometown. Find the full letter to the editor policy online at kansan.com/letters. Send letters to opinion.kansan.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. 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AND IF YOU DISAGREE, GOD HATES YOU TOO! WOW. I NEVER LOOKED AT IT LIKE THAT. YOU'RE TOTALLY RIGHT. THANK YOU SIR! THE WAY IT ISN'T Attracting hordes of loud detractors, half of whom are as irrational as you, can be fun, but if, at the end of the day, all you do is offend those hordes instead of truly challenging them, your point is lost, and your cause can go nowhere. The problem with any of these types, the people who are dedicated enough to a cause to go out to any hostile environment to express themselves, is that they don't see how their method can hurt their message. When you position yourself as the ultimate voice of a movement, you need to make sure that people are willing to really listen. Cohen is a Topeka senior in political science. Be loud. Be obnoxious. Get people to pay attention to you no matter what. To some, this is the right way to get a message out. Somewhere, a group of people will sit around a table, trying to figure out the best way to tell people something, and at some point they will agree that the best course of action is to be annoying. We see it on campus every week. A message is chalked on the ground everywhere you look or a certain flyer is taped to any and all open surfaces. Maybe somebody is standing on one of the planters on Wesco Beach, shouting their message to the irritated masses. One of the most common sights on the Beach is Brother Jed, the ever-lovable power-cord enthusiast with the deep tan, graying hair, wearing a wide variety of dapper suits. Once a month or so, Jed will appear on campus, ranting and raving about how we are all sinners, fornicators, masturbators and various other fun terms that most college students do not find as offensive as he thinks we do. If it isn't Jed, it is the latest anti-abortion (I refuse to call them pro-life) group that has valiantly ridden into Kansas to tell us that if we are not vehemently on their side in this particular hot-button issue, then we are sinners, killers, Nazis and liars. Usually, they supplement this with large banners bearing graphic pictures of aborted fetuses. Apparently, pointing out that a medical procedure isn't pretty is supposed to be a deterrent. And then there are the small political parties. Be it a national election or one for student government, third parties tend to have a hard time gaining a foothold. All too often, this leads to smaller parties focusing their campaigns less on their own platforms and accomplishments and more on any perceived faults in their opponents. Lord, help anyone who disagrees with them. If you find yourself listening to somebody campaigning for a small party candidate, and you don't immediately leap up and exclaim that they have forever altered your perception of politics and society, prepare for a deluge of insults about how you are ignorant, elitist or a sheep. Sadly, I have yet to hear a Libertarian call me a sinner. Get with the program, guys! editorials around the nation Lame-duck sessions will stav unproductive The Democratic leadership came back after the election with three goals — a bailout for the automobile industry, a second economic stimulus package and an extension of unemployment benefits. Congressional lame-duck sessions are notoriously unproductive, and this one is no exception. Citizens United Fund Only the relatively uncontroversial granting of a three-month extension of the benefits passed as Congress was leaving town for Thanksgiving recess. The problem with these sessions is that the lawmakers who are retiring or have lost their seats have no incentive to be accommodating while the victorious party has every incentive to wait for the new Congress to be sworn in. ASSOCIATED PRESS The lawmakers deadlocked on an auto industry bailout, with Democrats generally wanting the money to come from one source, the Republi-cans generally from another, and neither of them happy about a plan for a turnaround by the Big Three. There was a generational change, but it was due to outside factors like the actuarial tables and the criminal courts. The Senate's longest serving Republican, Ted Stevens, lost his bid for re-election, saving his colleagues from expelling him for his conviction on corruption charges. Stevens is 85. The House removed another long-serving lawmaker, Rep. John Dingell, 82, as chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he had been either chairman or ranking minority member since 1981. He will be replaced by Rep. Henry Waxman of California's 3rd District. Reporting on the change, The Washington Post enthused that Waxman's "victory signaled the rise of a young, more environmentally conscious party." Waxman is 69. — The Knoxville (Tenn.) News-Sentinel Nov. 24 editorial FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. I saw my cat licking the turkey, and I didn't tell anybody. --- I got back into my hometown, and all of my friends are playing Magic the Gathering. --for the epic Border War? --- We are at the KU vs. MU game, and there are definitely people in the car next to us having sex amongst all of the tailoring Wow, so now they are making Rock Band for 4-year-olds. --- Back off campus police, I am trying to go to the library at two o'clock Sunday night, just --- I just wanted to know who else went to the KU vs. MU game and had the ticket office tell them that KU oversold tickets. --for the epic Border War? I miss Tommy. --- I've had my boyfriend for almost three months, and I don't want to break up with him because I feel bad. --for the epic Border War? To the girl who stole my heart almost five years ago: I still love you. --for the epic Border War? Why can't Facebook be a major? Did that just make me sound really obsessed with Facebook? --for the epic Border War? I haven't stopped listening to the "Twilight" soundtrack in a month. It's amazing. --- Hey hottie at the Rec who was checking me out while I stretched: Same time tomorrow? --- I'm an RA, and I hate stupid deskies who don't know how to do their job and call me for pointless things. But there are a few deskies who aren't completely incompetent. --for the epic Border War? Pepto changed my life. Thanks Pepto! --- My mom is watching "Brittney: For the Record" right now. Remind me again why I came home this weekend? --for the epic Border War? So the Border Showdown will be in Arrowhead for four more years. I guess Lew Perkins needs more pocket change for a new Corvette. --- I finally played "Portal" today. I have to admit. I tried a little on the inside when I had to throw Cubie in the incinerator. --- Is it wrong that I spent this weekend in Europe, yet I would have loved nothing more than to have been in KC for the epic Border War? @ @KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. 5 KANSAS 87, KENT STATE 60 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 5 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2008 KANSAS 8737-50 K KENT STATE 6024-36 JAYHAWK STAT LEADERS Points PETER MCGARRICK Sherron Collins 19 Rebounds Assists Cole Aldrich 13 KANSAS BOX SCORE AGT Sherron Collins 3 Player FG-FGA 3FG-3FG Rebs A Pts Morris, Markieff 1-2 0-0 5 0 6 Aldrich, Cole 3-7 0-0 13 1 10 Collins, Sherron 6-14 1-4 1 3 19 Morningstar, Brady 2-5 1-3 0 3 9 Taylor, Tyshawn 5-14 2-2 3 2 12 Teahan, Conner 0-0 1-4 0 0 0 Bechard, Brennan 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Thomas, Quintrell 1-2 0-0 3 0 4 Reed, Tyrel 1-3 0-1 0 2 6 Morris, Marcus 3-9 0-0 10 0 14 Releford, Travis 2-2 1-1 1 0 5 Appleton, Tyrone 1-1 0-0 0 1 2 Juenemann, Jordan 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Buford, Chase 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Kleinmann, Matt 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Team Totals 25-59 5-11 40 14 87 KENT STATE BOX SCORE
PlayerFG-FGA3FG-3FG RebsAPts
Sullinger, Julian1-20-0104
Parks, Brandon3-70-0107
Singletary, Chris3-70-19413
Fisher, Al2-111-4435
Mincy, Jordan0-20-0010
Woods, Rashad4-72-51010
Dimaria, Antonio0-00-0000
Simpson, Anthony4-102-37010
McKee, Mike3-53-53111
Henry-Ala, Frank0-00-0000
Greene, Justin0-20-0200
Grimsley, Alex0-00-0100
Team
Totals20-538-1831960
SCHEDULE | Date | Opponent | Result/Time | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 11/4 | vs. Washburn (Ex.) | W, 98-79 | | 11/11 | vs. Emporia State (Ex.) | W, 103-58 | | 11/16 | vs. UMKC | W, 71-56 | | 11/18 | vs. Florida Gulf Coast | W, 85-45 | | 11/24 | vs. Washington (in Kansas City, Mo.) | W, 73-54 | | 11/25 | vs. Syracuse (in Kansas City, Mo.) | L, 89-81 (OT) | | 11/28 | vs. Coppin State | W, 85-53 | | 12/1 | vs. Kent State | W, 87-60 | | 12/3 | vs. New Mexico State | 7 p.m. | | 12/6 | vs. Jackson State | 1 p.m. | | 12/13 | vs. Massachusetts | 1 p.m. | | 12/20 | vs. Temple | 1:30 p.m. | | 12/23 | at Arizona | 9:30 p.m. | | 12/30 | vs. Albany NY | 8 p.m. | | 1/03 | vs. Tennessee | 1 p.m. | | 1/6 | vs. Siena | 7 p.m. | | 1/10 | at Michigan State | Noon | | 1/13 | vs. Kansas State | 7 p.m. | | 1/17 | at Colorado | 2:30 p.m. | | 1/19 | vs. Texas A&M | 8 p.m. | | 1/24 | at Iowa State | 1 p.m. | | 1/28 | at Nebraska | 6:30 p.m. | | 1/31 | vs. Colorado | 3 p.m. | | 2/2 | at Baylor | 8 p.m. | | 2/7 | vs. Oklahoma State | 2:30 p.m. | | 2/9 | at Missouri | 8 p.m. | | 2/14 | at Kansas State | 2:30 p.m. | | 2/18 | vs. Iowa State | 7 p.m. | | 2/21 | vs. Nebraska | 3 p.m. | | 2/23 | at Oklahoma | 8 p.m. | | 3/1 | vs. Missouri | 1 p.m. | | 3/4 | at Texas Tech | 8:30 p.m. | | 3/7 | vs. Texas | 3 p.m. | MEN'S BASKET Collins leads game with 19 points KANSAS 14 EAT STATE Jon Goering/KANSAN Sophomore guard Trely Jell re battles for a loose ball during the first half of Monday night's game against Kent Station at Allen Fieldhouse. BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com Starting with the first possession of Monday night's matchup, the Golden Flashes showed they weren't intimidated by Allen Fieldhouse or the team that calls it home. Kent State center Brandon Parks immediately put his body into Cole Aldrich and started chipping at the lumbering big man. Less than four minutes later, Parks was on the bench with two fouls, but his team picked up the physical play in his absence and into the second half. Coach Bill Self told his players they needed to be more physical, sooner rather than later. Against Kent State, Kansas played its most physical game of the season against a team that wouldn't allow it to get into a flow. "It was a great game for us, because they muddied the game up," Self said. "Those are the games that you have to win come conference play on the road and tournament play — games when there's not a lot of rhythm." The Golden Flashes hounded the Jayhawks and slowed the game to a halt in the second half. They also brought the fire out of Markieff Morris, who was ejected from the game after throwing a punch. Morris retaliated with a swing after he took an elbow to the face midway through the second half. He was the only one sent to the sidelines. Guard Sherron Collins, who led the game with 19 points, said Kansas needed to play with more attitude, but also needed to keep its emotions in check. "He showed toughness and wasn't backing down, but he got to be a little smarter than that," Collins said. "When somebody hits you, you've got to take it and roll with it sometimes." Though Markieff watched the rest of the game from the bench, brother Marcus Morris took full advantage of the chippy play with several trips to the free throw line. A 41 percent free-throw shooter entering the game, Morris hit 8-of-12. As a team, Kansas made several trips to the charity stripe and connected on 32-of-36. "That shows coach making us stay that extra 30 minutes after practice every day," Collins said. "That shows our concentration and getting to the gym." freebie, Morris said he felt a little shamed. As the only player to miss a "Everybody else made theirs, so I know I need to get in and shoot some more," Morris said. The free throw shooting and Collins' highlight reel plays put the game away for Kansas. But the scratches and bruises from a hard fought battle are what the Jayhawks will carry into the next game. "We've got to get tougher, point blank," Collins said. "Sometimes we need to be the aggressors instead of making a reaction to someone who's bringing aggression to us." KANSAS 15 EMI STATE Jon Goering/KANSAN Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor takes the ball to the basket during the first half of Monday's game against Kent State at Allen Fieldhouse. TOMMY COBURN Freshman center Markieff Morris and Kent Stat He stole the ball from the Golden Flashes. He made a jump shot. He spun into the lane and finished by laying it in. Self said he was impressed by Collins' lategame antics. BASKETBALL (CONTIN Collins started slow, scoring only three points in the first half. He saved all his energy for the end. The rest of the players on the court looked like they were in slow motion as Collins flew up and down the court at the end of the game. "Down the stretch," Self said. "he showed why he's one of the best guards around." — who finished with 12 points and three steals — contained MAC Preseason Player of the Year Al Fisher to five points. Sophomore guard Brady Morningstar, who finished with nine points and four steals, scored seven points during the run. Although the game was still close in the first half, the Jayhawks used a 16-2 run to pull away from the Golden Flashes. Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor JEDF "Man, that second half was so long," Taylor said. "I don't remember much." guard Everyone, however, remembered the play at the end of the first half that didn't count. With 0.2 seconds remaining, Marcus threw a midcourt in-bounds pass as an alley-oop to sophomore center Cole Aldrich. 2 Aldrich, who recorded 10 points and 13 rebounds, slammed it down, and the Jayhawks ran to the locker room celebrating the highlight. THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2008 KANSAS 87, KENT STATE 60 7A BALLREWIND Kent Sta ONTIN only He end the low own Jon Goering/KANSAN KENT STATE guard Chris Singletary fight for the ball during the second half of the game. Markieff scored six points and grabbed five rebounds in the 13 minutes he was in the game. first 0.2 nrew an unter point own, cker ight. JED FROM 10A) ANSAS Jon Goering/KANSAN ophomore guard Brady Morningstar and freshman center Markieff Morris battle for a one ball during the first half. even count. From then on, the game wasn't only physical. It was ugly. but after the referees reviewed the lay, they decided the points didn't count because time should have expired. It served as the last pretty moment of the game, and it didn't Edited by Lauren Keith VIEW FROM PRESS ROW IT WAS OVER WHEN ... Sherron Collins found Tyshawn Taylor alone under the basket on the left block during an in-bounds pass. Taylor caught Collins' pass and laid it in to make the score 23-14. Kent State forwards Julian Sullinger and Mike McKee looked at each other with "Was that my fault?" expressions on their faces. That kind of confusion plagued the Golden Flashes for the rest of the night. They never trailed by less than 11 again. Junior quarterback Todd Reesing GAME TO REMEMBER ... Reeing received a prolonged standing ovation moments before the Markleff Morris fraces under the basket. The Allen Fieldhouse video board showed his game-winning touchdown pass in Saturday's 40-37 victory against Missouri, and the crowd went wild. Mike Doyle Reesina He was off to such a promising start, too. Markieff scored six points and grabbed five rebounds in the first 13 minutes he was in the game. Turns out, those were the only 13 minutes he was in the game. Markieff was ejected after referee Steve Welmer called a flagrant technical foul on him four and a half minutes into the second half. GAME TO FORGET ... Freshman forward Markieff Morris CARLTON ADELEMAN Morris GAME NOTES STAT OF THE NIGHT ... 32-for-36. Chances are fans didn't come to Allen Fieldhouse to watch the Jayhawks shoot free-throws all night. Unfortunately, they had no choice. At least Kansas made most of them He's no longer on crutches, but junior guard Mario Little is still sidelined with a stress fracture in his lower leg. Little, who hasn't played in a game this season since transferring from Chipola Junior College in Marianna, Fla., will have an X-ray on his leg Thursday. If it heals, he could start practicing immediately. Kansas coach Bill Self said he would be cautious not to rush Little back until he was ready. Little, rated as the No. 1 junior college player in the nation, should provide immediate depth in the Jayhawks' backcourt. A LITTLE COMEBACK? for their supporters. Marcus Morris was the only Jayhawk to miss any free throws, finishing 7-for-11 from the line. The earliest Little could appeal in a game is Dec. 13 at the Sprint Center when Kansas takes on Massachusetts, If Little struggles to get back in shape, however, it might not be until the next Saturday when Temple comes to Allen Fieldhouse. POLL POSITIONS Case Keefei Apparently, the media were more disappointed with Kansas' The Jayhawks (4-1) dropped from No. 22 to out of the AP Top 25 Poll, which was released Monday afternoon. Kansas only slipped slightly in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches' Poll. The Jayhawks rank 25th in the newest edition of the Coaches' Poll, only falling from No. 23. 89-81 overtime defeat to Syra cause last week than the coaches LOVE FOR RELEFORD must draw fans to Releford. Releford played three minutes in the game, recording five points. The local connection — his hometown is Kansas City, Mo. PRIME PLAYS He doesn't start, but every time freshman forward Travis Releford checks into a game at Allen Fieldhouse, fans greet him like he does. In the game against Kent State, Relefond entered for the first time five minutes into the game and received a cheer louder than any other reserve. - Case Keefer FIRSTHALF 16:20 — Tyshawn Taylor was open for a fast-break dunk, but he forgot his Wheaties this morning and didn't have the necessary lift. No matter, Taylor hustled after the play and knocked the ball out of bounds off Kent State. Sherron Collins hit a three-pointer on the next play. 1:55 — Al Fisher dove over cheerleaders to save the ball for his team. It didn't work, but Fisher did return to the court to play tight defense on Tyshawn Taylor. He took the missed shot down court and floated in his only first half points. 0:00.2 — Referee Steve Welmer said Kent State's shot clock ran out and gave Kansas one more possession before halftime. Marcus Morris lobbed an alley-oop toward the basket where Cole Aldrich slammed it home. However, the points were taken away after it was ruled he didn't get the shot off in time. Welmer and his crew exited to a chorus of boos. SECOND HALF 16:50 — Never known for his free-throw shooting, Marcus Morris rattled home a pair of free throws early in the second half. A 42-percent free-throw shooter entering the game, Morris missed two freebies before banking a pair for the first time this season. 12:27 — An already physical game went to another level when Kent State's Brandon Parks tackled Quintrell Thomas. 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A lot of it is that we're young and we need to get in the weight room for another year or two, but we're going to be playing teams that have already been in the weight room a year or two. There are no excuses. These guys need to step up and be tough." Kansas coach Bill Self fact of the dav trivia of the day Qt What is the Kansas basketball single-season record for points scored by a freshman? Kansas freshman Tyshawn Taylor leads Kansas' five freshman with 9.8 points per game through five games this season. A: Danny Manning scored 496 points in 1985. sports schedule Today No events Wednesday Men's basketball: New Mexico State, 7 p.m. (Lawrence) Thursday Women's basketball: San Jose State, 7 p.m. (Lawrence) Swimming & Diving: Kenyon Invite, all day (Gambier, Ohio) Friday Swimming & Diving: Kenyon Invite, all day (Gambier, Ohio) Track: Holiday Preview, all day (Ames, Iowa) Saturday Saturday Men's basketball: Jackson State, 1 p.m. (Lawrence) Swimming & Diving: Kenyon Invite, all day (Gambier, Ohio) CYCLING CYCLING Armstrong to compete in 2009 Tour de France AUSTIN, Texas — Lance Armstrong will ride in the 2009 Tour de France, marking the first time he will compete in that race and the Giro d'Italia in the same year. "I'm committed to riding for the best guy," Armstrong said Monday, acknowledging the taxing schedule could leave him riding in a supporting role in France. The Giro runs May 9-31, and the Tour begins Julv 4. With such a quick turn-around between two gruelling races, the seven-time Tour champion acknowledged his body might not perform at the same level it did when he won his last Tour in 2005. "If you've been away for three or four years, it would be silly for anybody to think I could pick up where I left off," Armstrong told The Associated Press in a telephone interview from Tenerife in the Canary Islands where Astana is training. "I can tell you I feel better than ever. I feel stronger than ever on Dec. 1. How that translates to racing, we'll have to see. Mentally, in terms of motivation, this feels like 1998-1999 to me." Armstrong's decision to ride gives the powerhouse Astana team a superstar lineup in France, including 2007 Tour winner Alberto Contador. He missed last year's race because Astana was barred from riding for previous doping violations. Armstrong stunned the cycling world in September, when he announced he was ending his three-year retirement. He said then his goal was to race in the Tour but stopped short of a guarantee. Also riding with Astana is Germany's Andreas Kloeden, American veteran Levi Leipheimer and top support rider Yaroslav Popovych. Astana is considered by far the strongest multistage team. "We'll abide by the same code that I do: Cycling is team sport, while we'd all like to win!" he said. Associated Press Looking back at the Big 12's best of the best BY ASHER FUSCO afusco@kansan.com The Big 12 Conference football season is over for everyone except the Missouri Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners, which means it's time for some All-Big 12 and All-KU selections. Big 12 Offensive player of the year: Colt McCoy, Texas quarterback. Sam Bradford is the safe choice here, but McCoy did more with less to work with in 2008. Bradford had a higher quarterback rating, threw for 500 more yards and commandered his team to the title game. But McCoy finished with the nation's third-best quarterback rating without the benefit of prolific running backs. In fact, McCoy was the Longhorns' running game. He gained 576 yards and scored 10 touchdowns on the ground. Kansas offensive player of the year: Kerry Meier, junior wide receiver. Someone should tell ESPN and Fox Sports that Meier is not a backup quarterback playing wide receiver. He's the most steady receiver in the conference, maybe even the nation. He reeled in 87 receptions and seven touchdowns this season. Big 12 Defensive player of the year: Brian Orakpo, Texas defensive end. Orakpo, a 260-pound pass-rusher with the most beastly body in college football, outdid his impressive workout numbers (515-pound bench press, 4.6-second 40-yard dash) with his stat line (10.5 sacks, 36 tackles, 15. 5 tackles-for-loss and four forced fumbles), Kansas defensive player of the year James Holt, senior linebacker. Sophomore defensive end Jake Laptad and junior safety Darrell Stuckey deserve mention for helping support Kansas' lax defense, but Holt emerged as a true star this season. The outside linebacker, who arrived at KU as a safety before bulking up to 220 pounds, recorded seven sacks and led the layhawks with 97 tackles and 15.5 tackles-for-loss. Big 12 Special teams player of the year: Dez Bryant and Perrish Cox, Oklahoma State returners. Byrant, a punt returner, and Cox. a kickoff returner, each led the Big 12 in yards per return in their respective fields. They combined to score four touchdowns. Kansas speacial teams player of THE MORNING BREW the year. Jacob Branstetter, freshman kicker. Branstetter posted a healthy 75 percent mark on field goals. What he lacked in leg strength he made up for with tackling gusto on kickoffs. He made a few impressive stops, including a key takedown of Missouri returner Jeremy Maclin late in the Border Showdown victory. Kansas football team, which I thought would lose - and lose big - to Missouri in last weekend's Border Showdown. OOPS,MY BAD Most sincere apologies to the Stuckey proved that good things happen to great people who work hard and never give up on a play. Todd Reesing showed the value of unbreakable confidence against immense odice. Kerry Meier displayed the best hands in the Big 12. Jake Sharp battled through some serious pain to remind everyone of his viability as an every-down back. Laptad rekindled memories of former KU pass-rusher extraordinaire, Charlton Keith. I learned my lesson. I won't pick against Kansas no matter which poor Big Ten team it draws in the Insight Bowl. I was wrong; Mark Mangino and the lahwahs were right. Edited by Andy Greenhaw CRIME Giants' Burress posts $100K bail BY COLLEEN LONG ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Taken to court in handcuffs, Plaxico Burress posted $100,000 bail on weapons possession charges Monday as the frenzy grew around the Giants star receiver who accidentally shot himself in a nightclub. Authorities said teammate Antonio Pierce was being investigated over his role in the weekend shooting, while the Super Bowl-champion Giants weren't sure what action they would take, if any, against Burress. The NFL said it was monitoring developments. Mayor Michael Bloomberg also weighed in, saying it would be an outrage "if we didn't prosecute to the fullest extent of the law." Burress shot himself in the right thigh in the VIP section of the Latin Quarter nightclub in Manhattan about 1 a.m. Saturday, police said. He did not have a permit to carry a handgun in New York. A witness reported hearing a popping sound before Burress' legs began to shake, according to a criminal complaint. It said the person saw a bloody pistol fall out of his pant leg and land on the floor before Burress said, "Take me to a hospital." It's believed Pierce took Burress to a car and then left with him, according to police. Burress was treated at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and released later Saturday. Burress was charged with two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, which could result in a prison sentence of 3/4 years to 15 years if he is convicted. He was not required to enter a plea Monday and is due back in court on March 31. Burress did not say anything in court. "He is standing tall. He is a mature adult," said Benjamin Brafman, his defense lawyer. "I think any professional athlete in this situation would be concerned." He said Burress is feeling OK. "If they let him play, he will be able to play. ... I think he will be a superstar for the rest of his career." Originally, police had said that running back Derrick Ward was with Burress and Pierce at the club, relying on information given to them from security guards at the bar. But police said later that it was unclear if Ward was at the club, and Ward denied that he was. The Giants have not decided what to do with Burress, who was suspended for a game and fined earlier this season for missing a team meeting in September. New York could either suspend him again or deactivate him for Sunday's game at home against the Eagles. There are more extreme actions, such as releasing Burress, but that could put a strain on the team's salary cap next season. "We're dealing with that," coach Tom Coughlin said in a conference call Monday. "Today we had some discussions and those discussions will be ongoing." Coughlin would not speculate what the team would do if Burress showed up for practice Wednesday. Police have looked at security video from the club and hospital and determined that Burress arrived at 1:20 a.m. and left at 1:50 a.m. He arrived at the hospital at 2:04 a.m. and went home 11 hours later. The shooting occurred as Burress somehow fumbled his gun . 40-caliber Glock — in the VIP section and it discharged, hitting his leg. Pierce was with Burress when that occurred, police said. The weapon was eventually recovered at Burress' house in New Jersey, authorities said. Police expressed frustration with the NFL and Giants officials, saying they were promised that Pierce would appear at a police precinct Monday where Burress went before heading to court. But Pierce didn't show. Detectives also went to Pierce's house in New Jersey and he was not there. Police said the Giants did send a member of their medical staff to the precinct who may be able to shed some light on what transpired the night of the shooting, and presumably to relay Pierce's version of events. "It was a universe of silence after this shooting," said Paul Browne, NYPD Deputy Commissioner for public information. Pierce declined to provide specifics about the incident Monday during a radio interview, but he said that many facts of the case have been "misconstrued" and "distorted." "Today has been a headache and that's about all I can say," he told WFAN. The Giants released a statement disputing the police version of their involvement. "We are working closely with the police and NFL Security," it said. KICK THE KANSAN: RESULTS And down the stretch we come. As Kick The Kansan heads into the final week, let's honor the Kick The Kansan: Week 11 victor. Justin Anderson, Laurel, Neb, senior, took the crown with a 6-4 holding on to first place by two games while sporting a 90-40 record. Can Bergman hold on? Will The Kansan keep from getting "kicked" one last time? Stay tuned. record. Anderson, however, was unable to "kick" The Kansan. 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SPORTS | 9A KANSAS 87, KENT STATE 60 PAGE10A Self molds newer team with defense BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com It was just past 10:30 on Monday night. Kansas' 87-60 victory against Kent State had turned into an ugly foul-plagued hack-fest. And Bill Self sat in front of the microphone with one more question to answer. He could have ducked the question. He could have given a bland coach-speak answer and headed for the locker room. Instead, Self cracked a ioke. Then he smiled. It's still early in this basketball season. It's still December. And of course, December basketball is sloppy. December basketball is what happened in the first half of Monday's game when Kansas' gifted freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor botched a breakaway dunk, and then moments later, proceeded to steal the ball and give Kansas another possession. It's Dec. 2, and the jayhawks won't play a conference game for 43 days. So for now, the story is about the man, behind the smile. The story is about Self. How will he mold this team? Can he teach this team to play defense? Can he teach them to box out? Can he teach them to do all the little things that win basketball games? Bill Self has obviously been in this situation before. In fact, he's been in a lot of situations. He's coached fast teams, young teams and teams with NBA talent. He's coached tough teams, rough teams and teams with no talent. People don't realize this, but Self has been around a while. Did you know he'll coach his 500th college basketball game this season? He's had quite a run. In 2000, he coached a fast-breaking Tulsa队 to a 32-5 season and the Elite Eight. The next season, he took over for Lon Kruger at Illinois and molded a team loaded with physical bangers into a tough and efficient squad that advanced all the way to the Elite Eight — beating Kansas along the way. And then, after three years at Illinois, Self left Champaign for Lawrence. And now he's in his sixth year at Kansas. That's hard to believe, isn't it? Self coached his 180th Kansas basketball game on Monday. He's won 147 of them. He's 81-6 at Allen Fieldhouse. You could argue — if you wanted to — that Self is the best coach in America. "You know coach self," junior guard Sherron Collins said. "His motto is defense first, offense second." And there's really only one thing to teach. But now he's starting over. He has one stud in the backcourt, one center who still doesn't know how good he can be, and five young freshmen who are still learning. "We love to get it out of the basket and go" they said. There's an old story about Self's first few meetings with his new players when he took over at Kansas in 2003. Wayne Simien, Keith Langford, Aaron Miles and the rest of Roy Williams' leftovers were fresh off a loss in the National Championship game. Those Williams teams played fast — real fast — and those players had a message for their new coach. Self was a little confused and probably a little concerned. Wait a minute, Self said to his new players. How about we stop them from scoring in the first place? Edited by Jennifer Torline And with that, Self walked out of the room. The smile started to fade. It was back to work. His team is 5-1. But in Self's world, you can always play better defense. "I thought we defended them pretty well." Self said. And that the man behind the smile, Sure, Self's teams score points, but that's mostly because Self recruits blue-chip talents with offensive skill and athleticism. He gives his players freedom on offense. He demands discipline on defense. So on Monday night, the Jawhaws played defense the Bill Self way. They held Kent State to 60 points and 37.7 percent from the field. They also forced 20 turnovers. Those are all positive signs. Jayhawks fight back BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com KANSAS 13 ATE NSAS 5 Freshman forward Marcus Morris tried to explain Kansas' 87-60 victory against Kent State. Marcus Morris, who finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds, attempted to make sense of a game where 46 fouls were called on the two teams combined. The words weren't coming to him. He wanted to tell everyone exactly what happened in the scrum under the basket four minutes into the second half that resulted in a flagrant foul and ejection of his twin brother, Markieff. But he didn't have a clear view of the altercation while it happened. On this night, the scratch above Marcus' right eye told the story of the game better than he — or anyone else — could. That's probably an understatement. The battle between the Jayhawks and the Golden Flashes turned nasty. It turned into a game devoid of any pace on the floor in the second half. The Jayhawks spent most of their time at the free-throw line. It proved to be a friendly home for them. Kansas shot 32-for-36 from the charity stripe. Marcus, who went 8-for-12 on free throws, was the only Jayhawk who missed any. "I got scratched" Marcus said. "They were playing very physical, and I think we were playing very physical, too." He said he felt bad that he kept Kansas four away from a perfect percentage. Kansas coach Bill Self, on the other hand, wasn't disappointed at all. He said it was the perfect victory for the lahawks. The game lost its rhythm right after Markieff was ejected. Markieff retaliated when a Golden Flash player hit him while fighting for a lose ball after a rebound. Junior guard Sherron Collins said a Kent State player punched Markieff, which prompted his response. Marcus thought Markieff might have caught an elbow, not a fist. Either way, Collins thought Markieff should have shrugged it off. "He's got to do a better job of keeping his head out there," Collins said. "He's young. It happens." Although the incident changed the nature of the game, the outcome was never in doubt. Kansas led 43-31 at the time and never let Kent State get closer than that for the rest of the game. With six minutes remaining, the Golden Flashes once again cut their deficit to 12 with the score 67-55 But Collins pulled the Jayhawks away. Sophomore guard Brady Morningstar draws a foul on Kent State forward Anthony Simpson during Monday's game at Allen Fieldhouse. Kent State committed 28 personal fouls in the game, which resulted in 32 points in made free throws for the Jawhaws. Jon Goering/KANSAN SEE BASKETBALL ON PAGE 6A Forward known for threes expands game WOMEN'S BASKETBALL BY JAYSON JENKS jjenks@kansan.com The day sophomore forward Nicollette Smith became a three-point shooter is still stuck in her head, although some of the details have faded over time. With her team trailing in the second half of an Amateur Athletic Union basketball game in sixth grade — she doesn't remember the date or opponent — Smith took aim from beyond the arc. "I just started shooting it from that day on," Smith said. "I fell in love with the three-point line." Smith's affection for three-pointers became apparent last year as a freshman. Smith, who, at 6-foot-2, offers a unique combination of size and shooting ability, launched 132 three-pointers during her first season. She made 34 percent of those attempts. During the offseason, though, coach Bonnie Henrickson asked Smith to add a new element to her game: the ability to attack the basket with the dribble. The concept is simple. If Smith can make opponents chase her around the three-point line, then she'll be able to dribble past out-of-position and over-aggressive defenders. "In our league, she's not going to get uncontested threes in set plays," Henrickson said. "We could run 20 offenses just for her to get a three but most defenses are going to be able to take that stuff away from her." If Kansas' 64-42 victory against New Orleans on Sunday proved anything, it's that Smith can do both. Starting her second game in place of injured sophomore center Krysten Boogaard, Smith scored 13 points and collected 10 rebounds. "When I got subbed out the first time, it was because of rebounding," Smith said. "I went to go sub back in, and she said 'Nic, we really need you on the boards." Making Smith's performance Sunday even more impressive is the fact that she didn't participate in drills until the final 30 minutes of Saturday's practice. In Kansas' first game of the season, Smith suffered a deviated septum, requiring her to wear a protective mask. But more impressive is the manner in which she did see. Smith hit three three-pointers, drove into the lane on several occasions and, perhaps most importantly, grabbed four offensive rebounds. ANSAS KU Both delivered on Sunday, combining for 17 rebounds. In the days following the lajayhawks' 75-56 victory against St. Louis on Nov. 23, Henrickson said Smith's and junior forward Porscha Weddington's rebounding needed significant improvement. On Monday, Smith had corrective surgery, but bleeding on Tuesday and Wednesday kept her out of practice. "Everybody told me that I shouldn't practice more often," Smith said. "Maybe she'll let me off more." With 13 minutes, eight seconds left in the first half, Smith pulled up for a 25-foot three-pointer from the tip of the Jayhawk's beak. Not that any of the Jayhawks were shocked. "She'll shoot it from dang near half-court," junior guard Sade Morte said. "If Sophomore forward Nicollette Smith tries to drive past defenders during Sunday afternoon's game against New Orleans. Smith wore a protective mask because she suffered a deviated septum during Kansas' first game of the season. someone is in her face, she'll still knock from past halfcourt” it down "I wouldn't be surprised if she shot it Edited by Becka Cremer --- Insight BOWL HAWKS HEADED FOR ARIZONA? Insight Bowl bid seems probable for Kansas. FOOTBALL | 1B NEW KANSAN.COM SITE LAUNCHES The University Daily Kansan unveils its new online counterpart, which offers more news, multimedia and interactivity. KANSAS MEETS NEW MEXICO STATE THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 The 5-1 Jayhawks will go up against the 2-2 Aggies tonight in Allen Fieldhouse. SPORTS | 6B THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSA H WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 72 ONE MORE DRINK A SOBERING STRUGGLE College students with alcoholism fight to overcome their addiction in an alcohol-infused atmosphere BY MEGAN HIRT mhirt@kansan.com The gray glow of the TV screen is the only light in a room on the second floor of Lawrence's Holiday Inn Holidome. Katharine, Colorado junior, awakens with the hotel bed hard against her back, her body soaked in sweat beneath a single sheet. She cannot focus her eyes. She cannot will her legs to stand. Her throat is raw from vomiting, the sting of two weeks' worth of vodka forcing its way back up. But all she wants is a drink. One more drink. Just one more shot of vodka chased with Gatorade, like she had so many times before, alone in her room at her sorority. Surrounded by photos of her family and friends, Katharine always made sure to turn the lights off before she drank. She hated seeing those photos. And herself. Now, in the semi-darkness of the hotel room, Katharine's father perches at her bedside. He soaks the hotel's scratchy white washcloths in cold water and lays them across her forehead. He feeds her ice chips because she can't keep down solid food. They do not speak, but the same fear hangs in their thoughts: Katharine could die from alcohol detoxification. Her body, grown so dependent on the substance, will simply forget how to be without it. Katharine's drinking had increased throughout her time in college. Toward the end of her sophomore year, she began drinking to relax, drinking alone and planning her days around trips to the liquor store. Her grades tumbled and her relationship with her boyfriend fell apart. Still, even after the parties had ended, the bars had closed and all her friends were nursing hangovers, Katharine didn't want to stop drinking. In January 2008, she called an ambulance to her sorority house when, after drinking every day for two weeks, her heart began to feel as though it were beating out of her chest. Shortly thereafter, she checked herself in for alcohol treatment at Johnson County Mental Health Center's Adult Detoxification Unit in Kansas City, Kan., where she shared a room with a 25-year-old woman addicted to OxyContin. There, for the first time, Katharine witnessed the awful, seedy underbelly of alcohol addiction. For so long a close companion to soothe her in social situations, a magic means to escape her loneliness, alcohol was now a hardened foe, its vile, irrevocable effects visible to her in the broken lives of the center's other residents. She remembered one resident in particular, a woman whose excessive drinking had left her in need of a liver transplant. Katharine swore to herself she would never be like that. Two days after arriving at the center, Katharine pulled together a shaky sobriety and left of her own choosing. But then came a Mardi Gras trip to St. Louis with friends and a hotel room full of alcohol, and she couldn't resist the urge to drink again. It wasn't a big deal, she told herself. She'd stop tomorrow. It was never supposed to be like this: going to work drunk, taking a test drunk, lying to her family and friends, being constantly trailed by a perfume of hard liquor — the aching stench of something unsaid. By the end of February, the cracks showed once again when, wasted, alone and afraid, Katharine called Cirque Lodge in Sundance, Utah, the rehab destination of addiction-addled celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Kirsten Dunst. After receiving Katharine's desperate phone call, Cirque Lodge staff tracked down her father in Colorado, and he immediately caught a plane to Kansas. SEE ALCOHOL ON PAGE 6A SEE ALCOHOL ON PAGE 6A Photo Illustration by Jon Goering/KANSAN HEALTH Caffeine offers finals-week energy boost, reflects national trend of increased intake many students' diet. Caffeine gives students the extra kick they need to navigate With finals week fast approaching, extra caffeine will be working its way into the end of the semester, but it could have some negative side effects. Classifieds...4B Opinion...5A Crossword...4A Sports...1B Horoscopes...4A Sudoku...4A FULL STORY PAGE 3A INTERNATIONAL KU students from India were shocked by terrorist attacks in Mumbai last week. Students from India left reeling by recent attacks in their home country index At least 172 people were killed across the city and hundreds more are injured. FULL STORY PAGE 8A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2008 The University Daily Kansan AUTO GIANTS ASK FOR HELP AGAIN GM has asked for $18 billion to avoid financial ruin this year. ECONOMY | 3A weather I TODAY 36 20 PING PONG 38 23 Partly Cloudy . FRIDAY 42 31 Cloudy 14 41 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008 quote of the day "I want to knock a story off the front page, I just change my hairstyle." Hillary Clinton fact of the day President-elect Barack Obama named Hillary Clinton the next Secretary of State on Monday. most e-mailed Here's a list of the five most e-mailed stories from Kansan. com: 1. Home is Where the Fight Is 2. KU mechanical engineering class works to build a 500 miles per gallon car. 3. Students defy statistics, give back to community 4. Anschutz Library to consider social "learning commons" 5. Magruder: Small-town sensibility KU1nfo daily KU info Wilton Norman Chamberlain scored 52 points, 52 years ago today, in his regular season debut in Allen Fieldhouse. It is a single-game KU record that still stands today. et cetera The University Daily Kansan is the student newspaper of the University of Kansas. 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Each day there is a talk show, talk shows and other content made for students, by students. Wheater rock'n toll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. 907 KIHU MILITARY Defense Sec. to comply with Obama Gates looks into 'quick' Iraq pullout,says closing Gitmo is'high priority' BY LOLITA C. BALDOR ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates signaled a willingness Tuesday to forge ahead with two key priorities for the incoming Obama administration: accelerating the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq and shutting down the Guantanamo Bay detention center. In a blunt and occasionally personal briefing, Gates acknowledged his unique position in the new Democratic administration — a job he said he did not want or seek but felt he could not turn down. "Commanders are already looking at what the implications of that are in terms of the potential for accelerating the drawdown." ROBERT GATES Secretary of Defense As the only Republican Cabinet member asked to stay on by President-elect Barack Obama, Gates told reporters that military commanders are looking at ways to more quickly pull troops out of Iraq in light of the 16-month timetable that was a centerpiece of the Democrat's campaign. He also said it will be a high priority to work with the new Congress on legislation that will enable the U.S. to close the detention center at the U.S. naval base in Cuba, where about 250 terrorism suspects are still being held. "I guess I would say that I was engaged in my own form of strategic deterrence," said Gates, who for the past two years has talked only of his desire to return home to Washington state. "It was my hope that if I made enough noise about how much I did not want to stay here and how much I wanted to go back to the Northwest that I wouldn't have to worry about the question ever being asked." But Obama asked, and Gates said there was no way he could say no. And while there has been much speculation that his tenure might be somewhat short, in an effort to ease the transition during wartime, Gates said his agreement to stay on at the Pentagon is "open-ended" and that there is no timeline for his departure. "I have no intention of being a caretaker secretary," Gates said. Gates, who oversaw the build-up of forces in Iraq in 2006-2007, made it clear that he is comfortable and even impressed with Obama's commitment to the military and said he is "less concerned" about the 16-month Iraq withdrawal timetable. Although he has repeatedly insisted that any drawdown in Iraq must be based on security conditions there, Gates noted that Obama has said he will listen to his commanders and pull forces out responsibly. "I was impressed by his reaching out to Adm. Mullen to come sit down and talk with him." said Gates, referring to Adm. Iraqis that calls for U.S. troops to be out of the cities by next June 30 and out of the country by Jan. 1, 2012. "Commanders are already looking at what the implications of that are in terms of the potential for accelerating the drawdown and in terms of how we meet our obligations to the Iraqis," Gates said. "Nobody wants to put at risk the gains that have been achieved with so much sacrifice on the part of our soldiers and the Iraqs at this "The president-elect will be the eighth president I've worked for and all I can say is I look forward to it." Mike Mullen, chairman of the joint Chiefs of Staff. "And he has made clear that he wants to have a regular dialogue with the chairman and the chiefs and the commanders." The situation in Iraq has changed, he said, pointing to the new security agreement with the ROBERT GATES Secretary of Defense point." Gates also provided a glimpse into his recruitment to join the Obama administration, saying he and the president-elect met when the Democrat came to Washington after the elec- lion to meet with President Bush. In a clandestine move, reminiscent of Gates' former job as director of the CIA, the two men met at the fire station at Reagan National Airport. "They pulled the trucks out so that our cars could go in," he quipped. Here's your pine OTHER END UP! ASSOCIATED PRESS The tree selected to be the state Christmas tree of Vermont arrives at the Statehouse in Montpelier, Vt., Tuesday this year but the tree won't make it all the way to the nation's capital. This year's blue spruce will remain in front of the Statehouse. The tree was cut Monday from private property in Old Bentonville. THE KANSAN Revamped Kansan.com includes more content The best just got better. The University Daily Kansan Web site re-launched early this morning. The updated Kansan.com, which has won an Online Pacemaker the past two years in a row, offers users more content, including national and international news and sports stories, categorized videos and a cleaner, more user-friendly design. In the weeks and months ahead, more interactive content will also be added. Kansan staff said it hoped to have "The Guide,"The Kansan's answer to Lawrence.com, up and running in January. Joe Preiner ODD NEWS Two people arrested for driving drunk in same car Nassau County officers say they spotted a woman trying to make a three-point turn on a road in East Meadow. They say that when she couldn't complete the maneuver, she switched places with a male passenger, who took the steering wheel and completed the turn while not wearing a seat belt. EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — Police on Long Island say they pulled two drunken drivers from one car. As police Commissioner Lawrence Mulvey put it, "We have two individuals arrested for driving the same car intoxicated." Police pulled them over and charged them with drunken driving. Teenager swallows $16 earrings and goes to jail NAPLES, Fla. — An X-ray marked the spot for southwest Florida police who say a teenager swallowed a $16 pair of earrings after taking them from a JCPenney store at a mall. Authorities say William Colburn faces charges that include retail theft and tampering with evidence. Naples Police say the 18-year-old was in the store on Saturday when security saw him remove the earrings from a box, drop them into a bottle of water and leave without paying. When a security officer approached him outside the store, authorities say the teenager drank the water, swallowing the earrings. Police said Monday the X-ray confirmed the earrings were inside him. A police spokesman didn't know whether the suspect required medical treatment for having swallowed the earrings. Man hides 'OBAMA' license plates from local thieves GREAT NECK, N.Y. — A Long Island Democratic supporter says he's been driven to hide his OBAMA vanity license plates inside his car because people kept trying to steal them. Great Neck resident Jonathan Lifschutz says he got the plates bearing the surname of the U.S. president-elect from the New York Department of Motor Vehicles days after the Jan. 26 South Carolina primary. on on the record Associated Press On Dec. 2, the Lawrence Police Department reported that: — On Nov. 28, two students reported separate instances of auto burglary and theft. The first instance involved the theft of a Toshiba laptop valued at $100, a JVC camcorder valued at $230 and $1,170 in other valuables. The second instance involved $400 in criminal damage to a Jeep Grand Cherokee and the theft of $1,120 in valuables. -On Nov. 30, a student reported the theft of an iPod Nano valued at $100 and $200 in criminal damage to the window of a Ford Explorer. - Ryan McGeeney on campus The workshop "Leadership Grant Leaders, Great Teams & Great Results" will begin at 8 a.m. in 204 JRP. The public event "Multicultural Senior Day" (registration required) will begin at 8:15 a.m. in the Kansas Union. The workshop "Conducting Faculty Searches" will begin at 9 a.m. in 258 Strong. The governance "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. Poison Beetles: Interactions Between Host Plants, Beetle Herbivores and Beetle Parasitoids" will begin at noon in the ECM Center. The student group event "KU Moms Brown Bag Lunch" will begin at noon in the Malott Room in the Kansas Union. The workshop "Blackboard Strategies and Tools" will begin at 1:30 p.m. in 6 Budig. The entertainment event "SUA Videogame Series: Dance Dance Revolution" will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Jaybowl in the Kansas Union. The public event "Water on the Plains: Stories and Struggles from Kansas" will begin at 7 p.m. in Dyche Hall. The play "Book of Days" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in William Inge Memorial Theatre in Murphy Hall. ODD NEWS Die-hard Boston fans can rest in Sox casket ROCKLAND, Mass. — Life long Red Sox fans can now take their love of the team to the next level — eternity. A Massachusetts funeral home recently took delivery of the first Red Sox casket, which features the team logo on the exterior as well as the inside. 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FIRST TIME You have the right to choose your repair shop. Choose local for the QUICKEST turnaround possible. www.bryantcollisionrepair.com THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008 NEWS 3A HEALTH 44 Increased caffeine consumption reflects national trend BY JOE PREINER jpreiner@kansan.com It's after midnight and Lindsey Williamson sits awake in her apartment, racking her brain as she studies for an upcoming exam. Pulling all nighters isn't Williamson's cup of tea. She prefers coffee. Williamson, Paola junior, is part of a national trend of increased coffee drinking among college-aged adults since 2005. The National Coffee Association stated in its 2008 report that for adults aged 18 to 24, the average number of cups of coffee consumed per person rose to 3.2 daily, up from 3.1 last year and 2.5 in 2005. Ann Chapman, dietitian for Student Health Services, said caffeine consumption increased students' alertness, which added to its appeal during finals preparation. She said the Food and Drug Administration classified caffeine as "generally recognized as safe," meaning its health risks for con- caffeine content 16 oz. Starbucks Coffee Grande 330 mg 1 NoDoz Maximum strength tablet - 200 mg tablet - 200 mg 16 oz. Full Throat - 144 mg 8 oz. plain, brewed coffee - 95 mg 12 oz. Mountain Dew – 54 mg 8 oz. Green tea – 30-50 mg 12 oz. Coca-Cola – 35 mg 12 oz. Snapple Iced Tea – 18 mg 1.45 oz. Hershey's Special Dark Bar – 18 mg Bar - 18 mg Source: Mayoclinic.com Williamson, who consumes both coffee and energy drinks, said she sometimes failed to feel the effects of her caffeine intake. Chapman said people reacted to caffeine differently depending on factors such as body size. Though some people felt the effects after one serving, she said, some people could consume several servings without achieving the same caffeine buzz sumers were low. THE HERITAGE LIBRARY Students can obtain caffeine in many ways, shapes and forms. Chapman said the substance could be found in the leaves, seeds and fruits of more than 60 plants. She said caffeine was used in making products such as tea, coffee, cola drinks and chocolate. For most people, Chapman said, moderate consumption of caffeine was about 300 milligrams of the substance, the equivalent of three cups of coffee. She said side effects of too much caffeine included insomnia, restlessness, muscle-twitching and increased heart rate. She said the effects were not dangerous to people's health, but they could sometimes be uncomfortable. Chapman said energy drinks were often more potent than other drinks containing caffeine. She said many energy drinks also contained guarana, a substance almost identical to caffeine. She said the combination of the two ingredients often added an extra, unexpected iolt. For people who consume caffeine consistently, Chapman said there was a risk of addiction. She said breaking away from caffeine often resulted in withdrawal symptoms including headaches and irritability. Photo Illustration by Chance Dibben/KANSAN Charlie Russell, Chicago senior, said he brewed his own coffee at home about four times each week. He said it was a necessary part not only of his study habits, but also of his entire morning routine. "Caffeine plus flavor equals wake up," Russell said. Troubled auto giants make new case for federal bailout ECONOMY — Edited by Brenna Hawley Auto industry executives, from left, General Motors Chief Executive Officer Richard Wagoner; Chrysler Chief Executive Officer Robert Nardellii; and Ford Chief Executive Alan Mullaly, a KU alumnus, tested on Capitol Hill in Washington in November. ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Humbled and fighting for survival, Detroit's once-mighty automakers appealed to Congress with a retooled case for a huge bailout Tuesday, pledging to slash workers, car lines and executive pay in return for a federal lifeline. GM said it wouldn't last till New Year's without an immediate $4 billion and could drag the entire industry down if it fails. General Motors Corp., asking for as much as $18 billion to keep afloat and survive even worse economic storms, painted the direst portrait to date of what could happen if Congress didn't quickly step in. "There isn't a Plan B" said Chief Operating Officer Fritz Henderson. "Absent support, frankly, the company just can't fund its operations." Without help, he warned, "the company will default in the near term, very likely precipitating a total collapse of the domestic industry and its extensive supply chain, with a ripple effect that will have severe, long-term consequences to the U.S. economy." New sales figures underscored the seriousness of the situation. Ford said its November U.S. light vehicle sales tumbled 31 percent, while sales at Toyota, Japan's No. 1 automaker, fell 34 percent despite its extension of zero-percent financing on many vehicles. Democratic leaders have said they might call Congress back next week to pass an auto bailout — but only if the carmakers' blueprints show the Big Three have reasonable plans to stay viable with the help. Making no commitments, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday, "We want to see a commitment to the future. We want to see a restructuring of their approach, that they have a new business model, a new business plan." She said, "it is my hope that we would" pass legislation to help the industry. All three plans envision the government getting a stake in the auto companies that would allow taxpayers to share in future gains if they recover. Along with detailed stabilization plans, the auto executives were offering up a hefty dose of humility and a host of symbolic concessions designed to repair their images, badly tattered after they arrived in Washington last month on three separate private jets to plead for federal help. Ford CEO Alan Mulaly, GM CEO Rick Wagner and Chrysler chief Bob Nardelli all planned to road-trip to Washington in fuel-efficient hybrid cars for hearings on Thursday and Friday. Mulally, a KU alumnus, and Wagoner both said they'd work for $1 per year if their firms took any government loan money, while Ford offered to cancel management bonuses and salaried employees' merit raises next year, and GM said it would slash top executives' pay. Both said they would sell their corporate aircraft. These executives are going out of their way to show deference to lawmakers and a willingness to flog themselves for past mistakes. 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Student Senate funded by: Hope for Haiti Concert Raising Awareness for Hurricane Victims Kansas Ballroom in the Union (5th Floor) December 10th @ 7:30 Bands performing: The Sailor Sequence Maron Lee Martin Sleep Dreamer Free Admission - Dontations Accepted Alternative Spring Break with Lutheran Campus Ministry Everyone is invited to come and learn about this opportunity to join in community service and to sightsee in the Big Apple. Informational meeting Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 8:00 p.m. Lutheran Campus Ministry 18 East 13th St. Interested? Email: juliejh@ku.edu 4A --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ENTERTAINMENT SUDOKU Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once. The difficulty level of the Conoceis Sudoku increases from Monday to Sunday. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3. 2008 Concept is SudoKu By Dave Green 2 8 4 7 3 9 8 2 3 1 2 5 1 8 6 3 4 9 2 1 9 6 7 9 2 1 7 9 2 1 12/03 Answer to previous puzzle 2 1 4 9 6 7 5 8 3 6 5 9 1 8 3 2 7 4 8 3 7 5 4 2 1 6 9 5 8 2 3 9 1 6 4 7 9 7 6 8 2 4 3 5 1 3 4 1 6 7 5 8 9 2 4 2 8 7 1 6 9 3 5 7 9 3 2 5 8 4 1 6 1 6 5 4 3 9 7 2 8 Difficulty Level ★★★ THE ADVENTURES OF JESUS AND JOE DIMAGGIO DAMN SCALES. KILLED MY POPPA. NUCLEAR FOREHEAD Jacob Burghart Hey Africa, still goin out with South America? Nahh, we broke up about 130 million years ago what happened? It wasn't my fault. He started dealing drugs whoah, I'm tripping so bad it looks like the continents are talking to each other CHICKEN STRIP Charlie Hoogner Why weren't you in class today? I needed to be productive, so I skipped. So what did you do? I went grocery shopping... How is that productive? You have to really want it to be. THE SEARCH FOR THE AGGRO CRAG The eye is naturally drawn to white space and simple line structure... The eye is naturally drawn to shine space and simple line structure... Over-simplified dialogue, though true, makes the overall product easier to digest... Ole, so lol's try... HAI DOOD OMG WAT?? Over-simplified dialogue, though nice makes the overall product easier to digest... Ole, so let's try... 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21-April 19) Todav is an 8 Your friends are there for you, and they'll be a big help. They think you can do anything, which is also nice. Encourage them and you actually won't have to do as much. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a F Listen as someone outlines his or her grand plans for the future Offer practical advice if asked, but don't expect it to be followed. Do what you need to do to keep the cash flowing. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today is an 8 Go ahead and make your wish list. What harm is there in asking? It's always good to be prepared. Dream big. it's free, and sometimes dreams come true. 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Test preparation classes now enrolling. 090098 www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu (keyword: testprep) - 785-864-5823 OPINION WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3. 2008 5A WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3, 2018 FROM THE EDITORIAL BOARD KANSAN FILE PHOTO BUS STOP THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Start looking for new dining spaces Every day between noon and 2 p.m. it's the same story. Students crowd into the eating facilities on campus. The results: huge lines and a lack of seating. Lunch, which is supposed to be an enjoyable experience, becomes an annoyance and a challenge, especially because many students have only The University needs to create new eating areas and expand the existing ones, particularly The Underground in Wescoe. At peak a small break between classes. hours, the crowd seems big enough to violate the maximum fire code capacity, and students can be heard complaining about waiting in line and the lack of seating. But in the administration's defense, it is a difficult problem to solve. The number of students using The Underground has increased significantly in the last couple of years, and keeping up with the demand is challenging. KU Dining Services, an attmate of the University, has added outdoor seating, created four new Hawk Stops and expanded The Market in the Kansas Union in an attempt to spread out the lunchtime demand. But it hasn't been enough. Further expansion is necessary. But the issue is where. According to Nona Golledge, director of KU Dining Services, the eating areas are pretty much landlocked, and because there is no place to grow, there aren't any current plans to renovate o. OUR VIEW expand. KU Dining Services is part of the Kansas Memorial Unions, which is a private nonprofit corporation, and it depends on the University to Because our campus is located on top of a hill, it will be a challenge to make enough space for academics, athletics and students. allocate space for expansion. The University should seriously start looking for that space. However, it is not impossible, but an issue of priorities. Perhaps instead of continuing to allocate land for more athletic facilities the University should consider a more basic student need: eating. It's time for expansion plans to be put on the table. Patrick de Oliveira for the editorial board LETTER TO THE EDITOR Abstinence-only classes haven't slowed Plan B 100 In response to the Nov. 7 story, "Plan B use increases on campus." I think Plan B use could be greatly decreased if comprehensive sexual education programs were available to teens. KANSAN FILE PHOTO An April 2007 federally funded study of four abstinence-only programs by Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., found that "youth who participated in the program were no more likely to abstain from sexual activity than those who did not. Youth who participated in the program and those who did not had similar numbers of sexual partners and initiated sex at about the same average age" On Aug. 29, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Roderick Bremby rejected federal Title V, Section 510 funding for abstinence-only sex education programs, citing the aforementioned study as a reason for rejecting the funds. This rejection places Kansas with the Taxpayers have spent more than $1.5 billion on these programs to date. Using the currently unallocated state funds to provide comprehensive sexual education programs would provide teens with this vital information. majority of states who have decided to stop wasting taxpayer money on these ineffective and irresponsible programs that fail to provide young people with the medically accurate and potentially life-saving information that they deserve. Bremby's decision is a small step in the right direction. 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THE EDITORIAL BOARD administrator 954-7667 or mgibson@kansan.com RENES @ FLICKR.COM FROM THE DRAWING BOARD REMEMBER HOW I SAID I GO TO GREAT LENGTHS TO PROCRASTINATE? YOU DROVE THREE HOURS JUST TO REMIND ME TH— OH... TYLER DOEHRING How did we forget the point of food? FARM FRESH POLITICS CARA MCCONNELL I Just like your mama said, doing the right thing isn't easy. When it comes to food, eating right isn't hard — it's just expensive. Perhaps you know that organic produce is vastly superior to its chemical doused, biologically and nutritionally inferior counterparts. Or maybe you know that grass-fed animals produce meat with more nutrients and that it is better for you and the environment. But you definitely know that these things cost more than the average student can easily afford. So what are students, or anyone on a budget, to do if they want to take the first small steps toward eating better? You must take those small steps toward the kitchen. You must dust off the cookbooks spurned by a generation of women before, and you must cook. Taking time to cook your own food can save a ton of money over take out, and it provides so much more nutrititionally for your money than processed boxes of instant carb-sodium sustenance do. Although it may be a hard sell after slaving away over Thanksgiving dinner, cooking isn't terribly difficult. If publishers can sell cookbooks for children, the average college student can scrape Food is what your body is made of. It's what keeps you alive, and it should be a bigger priority when it comes to your budget. Ramen may make you feel full, but it's leaving your body starved for nutrients. And when it comes to malnutrition, the cheap food decisions you make now may lead to much more costly medical conditions later. Diet-linked conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer cost more than just money — they could cost you your life. something edible together too. McConnell is a Dallas junior in English. Cooking makes you aware of what you're eating, and it changes how you eat. After you've taken the time to cook, you're more likely to sit down and actually enjoy it, rather than dumping it down your gutl in a feeding frenzy. And if you're slowing the eating processes down, chances are you'll eat less, which saves money and makes you become a healthier consumer. A mentality revamp is in order. Americans spend a lower percentage of their income on food as compared to people of other western nations, and it's because we don't think sustenance is that important. We've chosen to view food as merely a remedy for the uncomfortable pangs of hunger, a necessary chore we must perform as quickly and easily as possible, or even something to entertain us when we're bored. Although the USDA can retool the food pyramid to make any diet seem sort of acceptable, there's one pyramid that's set in stone: Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Do I need to remind you what's at the bottom? Because I promise you, it's not Netflix. Why I just don't care about the news now MUSINGS FOR THE DOOMED ZACHARY GRAHAM I have been struggling to come up with ideas for this column for the past month and have been trying nightly to figure out why. I'm opinionated and well-informed enough to be able to at least go on a rant, but that hasn't been the case. After taking my editor's advice and scouring the news and trying to find something to write about, I finally found the answer. The election of Barack Obama gave me some hope that we finally came together and lifted this derailed train up and returned it to its place on the tracks. But now trains are barreling upon us from For starters, this country has gone topsy-turvy in one month. Tom Friedman says the economic problems are just the end of the beginning, and all young people should be saving. But Robert Samuelson says that saving, especially during the holiday season, hurts the economy. all directions, and all I feel is that we won't save ourselves in time. I just don't care about anything newsworthy anymore. Maybe they decided they would write each other's column for a day without telling anyone. Al Franken is almost a senator, and Skeletor, I mean, Ted Stevens, is gone. Oh yeah, and Congress is flogging automotive representatives on spending in excess. Is this Bizarro America? But none of that matters to me because there are other important things happening that I don't seem to care about. The American auto industry, the symbol of America's middle class, is about to implode Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has already hit the campaign trail. There is actually a severe risk of monetary deflation. Unemployment is rising. Housing prices are decreasing. There have been pirate stories twice a week for the past month and none of them were cool. There's talk of creating a woolly mammoth from DNA found in some ice. Well, maybe there's some hope with that last one. I really have no idea why I have lost all emotion and sense of attachment to this country. I used to read the news and feel something, but now it's just a shrug of the shoulders and a sip of the coffee. It took a four-month stay in Europe to cure me of these ills the last time I got them. I hope my three-week stay there this winter will do the same. 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. I'd rather dance than have sex. --to shut up. Mirror pictures were so high school. --- --to shut up. I'm not saying I'm gay, but if I were, I think I'd have a thing for Todd Reesing. I think I like you. It's too bad you're a jersey chaser. --- --to shut up. I heard Cole Aldrich doesn't block shots — he scares the ball away from the net. Also, Sherron Collins sees the You know it's love when your boyfriend humors you and hangs up his Christmas decorations exactly how you want them and kisses you when he wants you to stop talking instead of telling you --forms today! You know what you did last Saturday. I hope it haunts you forever --forms today! To the guy playing the piano at the Union today: I wish you could be my personal study music assistant. Maybe then I could do well on my finals. --- I haven't gained a pound since college started. Then I went home. --forms today! --- I was at my house today and found out that I have Christmas trees growing on my land, I cut a little one down and have it in my room. Seriously, E's, what do you think 90 percent of us ate, like, four days ago, and yet you insist on serving us turkey in not one, two, but three today. --- Kerry Meier's hair is magical. --instead. When you see this, I hope it gives you hell. --instead. So I should be studying for the massive amounts of tests I have these next three weeks, but I just found out you can watch "Twilight" online already, so I'm doing that --outlines. I want a hippopotamus for Christmas. --outlines. I was going to say something clever or something, then I got here, and I forgot what I was going to say. DANGIT! --- Next homecoming week there should be a ban on charcoal as a substitute for black chalk. Wescoe beach looks disgusting with the gritting. --- @KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. 6A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY OF HARRY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008 ALCOHOL (CONTINUED FROM 1A) Katharine is among the one in three Americans who battle alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence at some point in their lives, according to a 2007 study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The same study reported that most alcoholics first received treatment at about age 30, despite their dependence on or abuse of alcohol beginning; on average, at age 22. Drug and alcohol counselor Rick Ostrander, director of Alpha Recovery Center, 1611 St. Andrew's Drive, said this eight year gap between the onset of the problem and receiving treatment for the problem likely existed because alcoholism was a progressive disease. In its early stages, it can lie undetected without any obvious toll on the mind or body. "Young people don't understand or know that they're developing a serious disease until it progresses to a point that it causes significant pain in their lives," Ostrander said. "And it takes a period of time for that to happen." According to a September 2008 report by the NIAAA, 83 percent of college students drink alcohol, and 41 percent of students surveyed reported they drank five or more drinks on at least one occasion within a two-week period. Ostrander said about half the clients at his Lawrence center are college students, and he said young people with alcoholism often do not seek help because they see their drinking habits — no matter how excessive — as hardly unusual compared with those of other people in their age group. Alcohol is a sedative-hypnotic drug, so it targets the pleasure center of the brain, inducing calmness and reducing anxiety, Ostrander said. For college students, many of whom are away from home for the first time and struggling to make new friends and establish an identity, Ostrander said the desire to have alcohol-induced high has an even greater app even greater appeal. The experiences of Katharine and other students like her show the unique difficulties young people face in trying to get sober and remain sober while in college. "It's definitely harder for young people to get sober," said Beth Bernasek, a drug and alcohol counselor at Valley Hope Treatment Center in Atchison. "They tend not to have lost as much in their lives as someone who has been drinking for 30 years." --drinking in the dorms, drinking at Coyote's Night Club on Thursday nights and drinking at KU sporting events. When he was a KU student, Joshua, a 2005 graduate, would go to The Wheel after his morning class to unwind with a couple of beers before heading back up the hill for his afternoon classes. Many of his college memories are tied to David Ambler, emeritus vice chancellor of student affairs, said college students are also drawn to alcohol because of the role it plays in university culture. With slogans such as "Win or lose, we still booze" and a social scene saturated with kegs, jungle juice and beer pong, Ambler said college students can perceive having a social life free of alcohol as difficult or uncool. But for Joshua, it was never enough to have just one beer at the "I realized that a lot of the people I was around, I didn't like that much. I just hung out with them because we drank together." football game or a glass of wine with dinner. Every time he started drinking, he kept drinking, often waking up back at his apartment the next morning with no knowledge of how he had made it home. "There's no off switch, and that's tough to come to grips with, because I don't want to feel like I'm different from other people." "I enjoyed that out-of-control feeling," Joshua said. "Most people don't like that, but that's what I would always go for. I used to drink whether I was happy or sad, if I was bored or if there was a celebration, in a room full of people or alone. Any reason was a good enough reason to drink." Joshua's reckless behavior led JENNY O'MALLEY Lawrence resident s behavior led to two DUI convictions. In Kansas, a third DUI charge is a felony. Although he never received another DUI conviction, Joshua's record threw a wrench into his plans. After receiving his law degree from KU, he applied to take the bar examination in Kansas. The application required that he disclose his run-ins with the law. At seeing his record, the Board of Law Examiners refused to let Joshua take the exam. always being a driven person, and though his drive propelled him to shine in academics; it also never let him be satisfied with having just one drink. "Kids in college don't realize that the decisions they make now — the trouble they get in now — will affect them for a while afterward," Joshua said. "It can prevent you from excelling in your career." Joshua remembers drinking for the first time in junior high school, passing a bottle of alcohol back and forth on the playground with friends. He describes himself as "There's no off switch, and that's tough to come to grips with, because I don't want to feel like I'm different from other people," Joshua said. Joshua has been sober for 19 months and was allowed to take the bar examination a year after he first applied. He completed an intensive outpatient treatment program through a substance-abuse treatment center in Lawrence, and he began attending alcoholism support meetings, which he still JOSHUA 2005 graduate does. For Joshua, a significant part of learning to live his life sober meant learning to no longer rely on what he and his friends called "liquid courage," the fearlessness and lack of inhibition they experienced after having a few drinks. "A large part of it was I had to get over myself," Joshua said. "Inhibitions are good to a certain degree, and if I'm a bad dancer, thenI'm a bad dancer.Am I really that self-centered?" When he reflects on his time at the University, Joshua said he feels sadness and emptiness. He doesn't keep in touch with a single friend he had during his days at the University, as he said no common bond existed that would bring them back together, other than drinking. Joshua said he also wished he had taken advantage of his college years by getting involved in organizations on campus and in activities such as study abroad. "I really limited myself. I didn't try as hard as I could have," Joshua said. "I don't regret any of the good times, any of the parties. But to some degree, it's like I drank all the fun out of it. I feel like I missed the opportunity to really enjoy the experience." --felony offenses, and was facing jail time. Before his trial, however, he was remanded to the youth wing of the Alcohol Treatment Unit of Arlington Hospital. For years, Jenny O'Malley relied on a sanctuary of excuses to close herself off from the reality of her alcohol problem. "My justification was always that I'm young. People my age drink and party and that's just what we do," said O'Malley, 24, who lives in Lawrence and is a nursing student at Neosho County Community College in Ottawa. "But then I started seeing that not everyone drank like I did." A native of Port Washington, Wis., O'Malley remembers having her first drink at age 14 — gin that she and friends stole from a boat docked on nearby Lake Michigan. From then on, O'Malley's life was a blur of shot glasses, cheap liquor and driving home with double vision. [Image of a man sitting in a classroom with empty desks] Ryan McGeeney/KANSAT Paul Sneed, assistant professor of Portuguese, began drinking at age 13 and got sober at 18. After a series of arrests and 28 days in an alcoholism treatment facility, Sneed completed his GED and began attending college. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin and spent five years in Brazil, where he founded the Two Brothers Foundation, a nonprofit organization that promotes education and community service in the shantytown of Rocinha, Brazil. A professor's story Paul Sneed spends Thursday afternoons in his office on the first floor of Wescoe Hall. Students pop in and out, and each time, Snead, an assistant professor of Portuguese language and Brazilian literature and culture, greets them in energetic, fluid Portuguese. His students often respond timidly in broken phrases, tentative snips of this and that. Sneed always responds with warmth and patience. Patience has a different meaning for Sneed than it does for many people. After nearly 22 years of sobriety, Sneed has learned that, to stay vigilant against alcoholism, he must focus on and trust only the moment he is in. Sneed, who had his first drink at age 13 and his last at 18, admits the living-in-the-moment approach can be a daunting way to look at life, especially for a young person struggling to be sober who faces years of temptation ahead. "You really just can't count on anything." Sneed said. "So I try to never count on being sober." "But it doesn't have to be such a bummer." Sneed said. "It helps me stay in the present. I want to be aware of what's happening right now. It helps me be spontaneous." Sneed grew up in Arlington, Va., a suburb of Washington, D.C. He remembers being drawn to alcohol because it helped him relax, stop feeling empty and connect with others. At age 16, Sneed ran away from home and lived in the woods near a railroad in Burke, Va. At 18, he was arrested for a series of crimes, including "At the time, it was hard for me to imagine my life without drinking or drugs," Sneed said of his first days in treatment. "It's really a miracle that someone as down-and-out as me was able to get sober." "I didn't realize why it was fun for me — why I wasn't comfortable in my own skin," O'Malley said of her early years of drinking. "I realize now that I had really low self-esteem. You can't feel bad about yourself and be happy." Sneed never served time in jail. Instead, he spent 28 days in treatment. He remembers being prescribed Antabuse, a drug that interferes with the body's ability to metabolize alcohol, in order to keep him from drinking. And he remembers the eclectic group of people on the unit with him — people from all walks of life who, if alcoholism discriminated, would likely never be found in a room together. "I was afraid of dying, but I just didn't like living." Sneed said of his mindset at the beginning of treatment. "I may have been depressed, but I didn't know because I was drinking and doing drugs all the time." After leaving treatment, Sneed earned his GED and soon after began taking classes at Northern Virginia Community College. It was there that he discovered his passion for music, philosophy, foreign languages and learning itself. O'Malley moved to Lawrence in 2004, gave birth to a daughter and was accepted to nursing school — a goal she had long had for herself. But, drunk or hungover all the time, O'Malley found it difficult to focus on classes or to even attend classes at all. Sneed said he considers himself to have an addictive personality, so despite his strong resolve to remain sober after leaving treatment in early 1986, he has since struggled with other addictions, such as cigarettes, coffee and co- dependence in relationships. "It turns out I was a pretty good student." Sneed said. "When you get sober at 18, you find other ways to mess up," Sneed said. "But I knew if I ever started drinking again, I want to drink all the time." Through it all, Sneed continued to focus on academics. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and earned both his master's degree and his Ph.D. in Portuguese from the University of Wisconsin. He spent five years in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he founded a nonprofit organization known as the Two Brothers Foundation, which promotes education, community service and international exchange in Rocinha, a shantytown south of Rio de Janeiro that has been torn by gang violence. Sneed is in his second year teaching at the University of Kansas, and previously taught at the University of Oklahoma and San Diego State University. He and his wife, Jeyla, welcomed their first child, a son named Cael, in July. where to go for help Sneed said people who struggle with alcoholism are not bad people, but rather just people stuck in a bad cycle. Sneed remains involved in local alcoholism support groups, and said he learned during his own college years that alcohol isn't necessary to have a social life in college and to feel like a part of the college community. "Drinking can never give you a deep-down happiness," Sneed said. "Whether it's through a church or a social justice organization, in a town like Lawrence, there should be a lot of other things you can get involved in. You don't have to go through college unthinking." Even when she made a commitment to herself to make it through Alcoholics Anonymous (on-campus meetings) Watkins Memorial Health Center Second floor conference room Tuesdays, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m. Alpha Recovery Center 1611 St. Andrew's Drive (785) 842-6300 www.alpharecoverycenter.com KU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Watkins Memorial Health Center (785) 864-2277 www.caps.ku.edu DCCCA, Inc. 3312 Clinton Parkway (785) 841-4138 www.dccca.org a day without a drink, O'Malley always found herself coming back to alcohol for comfort or recreation. She described her cravings for alcohol during that time as all-encompassing. It prevented her from thinking logically, as her only concern was how to get her next drink. According to Ostrander, it often takes an extreme event like a scrape with the law, such as a DUI, for many young people to address or be forced to address their drinking problems. For O'Malley, the change arose from far less dramatic circumstances. "For me it was how I felt about myself. In my heart, I knew I was better than that," O'Malley said. "I never went to jail. I never lost my kid. I was never evicted. There's no external thing that I can point to as the reason I got sober. You don't have to lose everything to get help." O'Malley began attending alcoholism support meetings every day, and she still attends five sessions a week, 17 months after her last drink. In the early stages of sobriety, O'Malley steered clear of anything that would remind her of her old habits. She wouldn't go downtown, where she had spent so many nights of drunken revelry, and she even avoided driving by her former favorite haunts, such as the Gaslight Tavern. "Sometimes I miss that level of excitement," O'Malley said of her days on the bar circuit. "It was fun, but it was always a nervous, manic happy. My life now has a much calmer joy." 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When you actually try to hang out with people without alcohol, you find out who you have a true connection with and who you just have a superficial connection with because you drink together." 7A t0 com 9 HOT PIZZA STINK HOLLS 99 99 99 --are alcoholics are still high functioning, meaning they continue to do well in school or at work despite their addiction, making it difficult to identify. Alive. After four agonizing days shut away inside the hotel room with her father last March, Katharine emerged sober. In the months that followed, she battled fear, insecurity and countless temptations, yet she ultimately found strength and joy in a new life without alcohol. "The longer I'm sober, the harder it gets," said Katharine, who celebrated nine months of sobriety Tuesday and attends alcoholism support meetings four to six times a week. "It's hard because I don't have an excuse for my actions anymore. I can't say, 'Oh, that was the alcohol talking.' But now I value my actions a lot more. I value friendships and people a lot more. Staying at KU couldn't have been a better decision for me." She partied with the masses on Massachusetts Street when the men's basketball team won the national championship in April. Yet unlike many Jayhawk fans downtown that night, Katharine drank only cranberry soda from a Sonic cup she held in her hand. She has found that, as long as she's holding a drink, everyone always assumes it's alcohol and she's not pressured to have a drink. Katharine said one of her biggest fears about owning up to her struggles with alcohol and living life sober was how friends would react, especially her friends within the Greek community. Although some members of her sorority seemed bothered by her problem at first and didn't want to acknowledge it, Katharine said the community has grown supportive of her new lifestyle. Katharine, now 21 and a KU senior, still goes to parties and bars with friends. Though she said most recovering alcoholics avoid such alcohol-infused settings. Katharine finds it better to be engaged in a social scene rather than being alone, when the possibility of drinking is actually greater for her. "When I'm with my friends, they signs of alcoholism James C. Garbutt, professor of psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, said about half of what determines whether a person can become an alcoholic is based on his or her genetic makeup, while the other half is the environment the person is in. If a person comes from an environment or a culture that doesn't value alcohol, Garbutt said the person — even if he or she has a genetic makeup compatible with being an alcoholic — is much less likely to succumb to the disease. Ostrander said signs of early stages of alcoholism in young people include blacking out, which means not remembering events despite being fully conscious, and sweating and having tremors when waking up after a night of drinking. In later stages of alcoholism, Ostrander said a person could have seizures as well as visual, tactile or auditory hallucinations. Garbutt, a research scientist at the University of North Carolina's Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies, said the terms "alcoholism" and "alcohol abuse" referred to different problems. Not everyone who abuses alcohol — not everyone who binge drinks, for example — is an alcoholic. Alcoholism, Garbutt said, is when a person is dependent on alcohol, experiences a loss of control when drinking alcohol and exhibits compulsive use of the substance. Rick Ostrander, drug and alcohol counselor and director of Lawrence's Alpha Recovery Center, said many students who know I'm not drinking?" Katharine said. "I'm the type of person who needs to be held accountable." The day-to-day grind of being a student makes it difficult for Katharine to stay vigilant against her addiction. She remains grounded, however, by the memory of those four days in the dark hotel room — the memory of watching her father crying at her bedside — and the knowledge that going through another round of detoxification would be harder than the one before and, next time, could take her life. "There really is nothing to describe it," Katharine said of detoxification. "It's complete hell." NATIONAL Edited by Kelsey Hayes Gay rights column scandal ends in controversial firing Newspaper column costs University of Toledo administrator her job BY JOHN SEEWER ASSOCIATED PRESS TOLEDO, Ohio — The firing of a college administrator over her criticism of gay rights has sparked a debate about free speech and whether universities have the right to regulate what employees say outside of their Two weeks later, Dixon was fired as the school's associate vice president for human resources. School officials said her views contradicted university policies, according to the lawsuit. Crystal Dixon filed a lawsuit Monday in federal court seeking to be reinstated to her University of Toledo job, which she lost after writing in a newspaper column that Though Dixon's attorneys say other school administrators were not punished for expressing their "Where is the so-called free expression of ideas and tolerance that universities so adamantly defend?" RICHARD THOMPSON University of Toledo gay rights can't be compared to civil rights because homosexuality is a choice. "I take great umbrage at the notion that those choosing the homosexual lifestyle are 'civil rights victims'," Dixon wrote in an online edition of the Toledo Free Press on April 18. "Here's why, I cannot wake up tomorrow and not be a black woman." She also wrote: "There are consequences for each of our choices, including those who violate God's divine order." opinions, the public university defends its actions. "We have asserted from the beginning that Ms. Dixon was in a position of special sensitivity as associate vice president for human resources and this issue is not about freedom of speech, but about her ability to perform that job given her statements," university spokesman Larry Burns said in a statement. Dixon did not mention in the column that she worked at the university, but she did defend the school's benefits plans and how they apply to gay employees. In response to the column, hundreds of people wrote letters calling her views disturbing while others were outraged Dixon was punished for speaking her mind. Conservative talk show hosts and members of her church rallied around Dixon after she was fired. "It comes down to whether you're speaking as an employee of the university or as a private citizen," said Brian Rooney, a spokesman for Thomas More Law Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., which is representing Dixon. "If you're speaking as a private citizen, your speech is protected." The university would have been within its rights to discipline her if she had stated she was a school administrator, Rooney said. The nonprofit Christian law firm says its mission includes "defending the traditional family and challenging special rights for homosexuals." "Where is the so-called free expression of ideas and tolerance that universities so adamantly defend?" said Richard Thompson, president of the law center. 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BY SACHIKO MIYAKAWA smiyakava@kansan.com Shlok Narayanprasad checked the news online right after his friend told him about the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, his hometown. Narayanprasad, a junior, was shocked by a video that showed places he recognized under siege from terrorists. He said he was scared and worried until he called his parents, who still live in the city, and made sure his friends and family were safe. According to the Associated Press, at least 172 people were killed. Although none of his family or friends were hurt, Narayanjasad said he was upset the tragedy happened in those familiar places. His father used to attend office meetings at Nariman House, where some hostages were held and killed by terrorists. "There were several terrorism attacks in India recently, but I grew up in Mumbai, and I felt very personal about this one," said Narayanprasad, who lived in Mumbai for 17 years before coming to the coming to the University. The terrorist attacks last week horrified many Indian students at the University. A m r u t a B h d k a m k ar, Mumbai junior, said her Indian friends at the University were shocked and angry "Many foreign people were targeted in the attacks, and it gives an impression that India is not very safe," she said. "There were several terrorism attacks in India recently, but I grew up in Mumbai, and I felt very personal about this one." at the attacks, even though many of them were not from Mumbai. She said she worried the attacks would harm Mumbai's and India's images abroad. SHLOK NARAYANPRASAD Mumbai junior Bhadakkar said she was also upset at the city's lax security system, which allowed the terrorists to slip through undetected. She said security was usually tighter during holiday seasons. A top nation a top national security official resigned on Sunday for failing to thwart the attacks, according to The New York Times. Namrata Barve, Mumbai graduate student, heard the news from her husband. She watched CNN all day to find out more about the attacks. She said she knew her family was safe, but she was frustrated that most of CNN's coverage focused on American victims of the attacks. According to the Associated Press, officials suspect that a militant group based in Pakistan called Lashkar-e-Taiba was responsible for the attacks. Philip Schrodt, professor of political science, said the worst-case scenario for the U.S. would be if India found connections between the attackers and the Pakistani intelligence services. This would harm the relationship between India and the U.S. because the U.S. has been cooperating with the pakistani government to try to control the Taliban, he said. "In that case, the United States is going to be in a bad situation," he said. "But I think what's more likely is this is the group that is operating in Pakistan without any cooperation from the Pakistani government." He said that the attacks would not directly affect the U.S. economy or daily lives of most Americans but that Americans should know terrorist attacks may continue. "In some ways, the fact that India was targeted was a symbol of how important India is," he said. "I think people should look at it as important as the attacks in London or Madrid." Edited by Lauren Keith New intelligence shows that U.S. had warned India about terrorism ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Evidence suggests that a group partly based in Pakistan carried out last week's attack in India, U.S. officials said Tuesday, and they also revealed the U.S. had warned the Indian government that terrorists appeared to be plotting an assault on Mumbai. Also, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said that U.S. and British citizens were the targets of the violent siege, although most of those killed in the city, the nation's financial capital, were Indians. The brutal, prolonged attack had some roots in Pakistan, a senior State Department official said. That's the closest the U.S. has come to placing blame for the coordinated assaults, although the official was careful to say that not all the evidence is in. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation was still under way. Indian authorities have claimed a Pakistan connection for days, but the United States has not wanted to "jump to conclusions," as Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Monday. The administration fears that any misstep amid the extraordinarily high emotions surrounding the three-day assault, which killed 172 and wounded 239 in the heart of Mumbai, could spark new and possibly deadly tensions between longtime, nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan. Gates told a Pentagon news conference Tuesday that the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, had gone to the region to meet with officials. Rice also is to visit India on Wednesday, carrying the U.S. demand that Pakistan cooperate fully in the investigation into the attack. Among those killed in Mumbai were six Americans. The revelation of a U.S. warning to Indian counterparts about a possible attack comes as the Indian government faces widespread accusations of security and intelligence failures concerning the assault. Washington passed on information that a waterborne attack on Mumbai appeared to be in the works, said a senior administration official. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of intelligence information. The official would not elaborate on either the timing or details of the U.S. warning. Neither Rice nor Gates would confirm that the United States had passed specific information to India ahead of the attacks. 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BIG 12 FOOTBALL | 8B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WWW.KANSAN.COM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008 PAGE 1B date if an rate 1-0808 Bowl destination becoming clearer for Kansas BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com FOOTBALL Only four days remain until coach Mark Mangino and the Jayhawks officially find out which bowl game they will play in, but it appears the choice has already been made. Insight Bowl representative Mike Wall confirmed to The University Daily Kansan that the Jayhawks would likely be headed to Tempe, Ariz., to play in the Insight Bowl on New Year's Eve. "It's a good probability." Wall said. "They are definitely a leading candidate." Kansas probably would have been selected to the Insight Bowl even if it had lost to INSIGHT BOWL Insight Where: Tempe, Ariz. When: Dec. 31, 2008 Kick Off: 3 p.m. TV: NFL Network Missouri on Saturday because of the way the bowl picture is shaping up in the Big 12. Two teams will make the BCS, and the Cotton Bowl, Holiday Bowl, Alamo Bowl and Sun Bowl all will pick teams before the Insight Bowl. That would leave the Big 12's seventh-ranked team, Kansas, left for the taking by the Insight Bowl. But an impressive 40-37 win agains the nation's 12th-ranked team definitely doesn't hurt the Jayhawks' appeal to Insight Bowl representatives, who also represent the Fiesta Bowl and were hoping to land the Jayhawks for that game last year. Wall was at the Texas Tech game earlier this year but said it didn't have any effect on the Insight Bowl's interest in the Jayhawks. The Jayhawks started 5-1 on the season "I was at five games last year so I'm very familiar with the team and the program," Wall said. "They had a great opportunity to play in the Fiesta Bowl last year, but the Orange Bowl was great and they had a great season." "They are an exciting team," Wall said. "They are a great program with great fans." but lost close games at South Florida and at Nebraska. But still, Wall and the Insight Bowl say the jayhawks are deserving. Kansas would play the sixth-ranked team from the Big 10 Conference, meaning its opponent could be one of two teams — Minnesota or Wisconsin. ESPN college football analysts Mark Schlabach and Bruce Feldman both predict that Kansas will face Minnesota, while Collegefootballnews.com has the Jayhawks facing Wisconsin. The game will kick off at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 and will be televised by the NFL Network. Both teams went 3-5 in the Big 10 and 7-5 overall. Wisconsin started 3-0 and was ranked No. 9 before losing four straight to fall to 3-4 and drop out of the rankings. Wisconsin four of its last five to end the season, including a 35-32 victory against Minnesota. The Golden Gophers of Minnesota lost four in a row to end the season, including a 55-0 home loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes in their last game of the season. A bowl appearance by the Jayhawks this season will mark the first time that the program has appeared in bowl games in back-to-back seasons. Edited by Scott R. Toland COMMENTARY Ten rules for the loser of the Border Showdown BY ALEX BEECHER abeecher@kansan.com Ewin Starr famously proclaimed some 38 years ago that war was good for "absolutely nothing." With all due respect to Mr. Starr and his hit song, that's not quite correct. War — the Border War, at least — can yield positive results. In fact, it does just that, every time Kansas beats Missouri. That includes Saturday's epic triumph. Unfortunately, most of the good to be derived from this latest victory is immaterial. Sure, beating an arch-rival is always great, but Kansas likely won't go to any better a bowl game than it would have had it lost. And even in defeat, Missouri can take solace in the fact that it still won the Big 12 North (Have fun with Oklahoma, by the way). No, Missouri is getting off way too easy here. The Tigers lost the war this time around, so concessions have to be made. That's why there ought to be a Versaillesesque treaty, to punish Missouri for its transgressions against Kansas and the greater Big 12 alliance. With that in mind, I propose the following articles be enacted at the next Big 12 league meeting. Fixing that whole BCS tiebreaker can wait. Article One: Missouri must immediately dismiss head basketball coach Mike Anderson and re-hire Quin Snyder. Anderson seems a reasonable and decent person, thus he should have no involvement with Mizzou. Snyder, however, was a perfect mix of comical insanity and chronic underachievement. Perfect for Missouri. Article Two: Missouri shall no longer be known as the Tigers. The mascot is far too generic and has no root in Missouri's identity. Let's fix that. From now on, Missouri will be represented by their new mascot, Randy the Roadside Porno Shop. Has a nice ring to it, huh? Article Three: Missouri football shall play every game in the alternate uniforms used Saturday. Teams seem to play worse in their alternate unis. And it seems appropriate that Missouri football would be represented by a strangely bodily fluid-like shade of yellow. Article Four: Missouri's famous student group, The Antlers, shall never again wear dresses to Kansas-Missouri basketball games. Possible exceptions will be made if said students agree to wear a "man-zierre." Article Five: Missouri basketball fans students agree to wear a black Zerre. Article Five: Missouri basketball fans SEE BEECHER ON PAGE 5B MEN'S BASKETBALL Wrestling with the'bunnies' 1 Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor leaves a shot short during a fast break layup attempt during Monday night's game against Kent State. Jon Goering/KANSAN Jayhawks struggle to make easy shots under the basket BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com These are the kinds of moments a basketball player lives for. Tyshawn Taylor found himself alone with the ball sprinting toward the basket four minutes into Kansas' game against Kent State on Monday. He leapt from the floor to throw down a statement dunk. But apparently Taylor didn't jump high enough. The ball clanked off the rim and a Kent State player grabbed the rebound. Opportunity missed. "Now, I think I should have laid it in," Taylor, a freshman guard, said. "At first, I thought I had it. Then I got up there and was like, 'I'm not even close.'" Freshman forward Marcus Morris committed a similar gaffe in Friday's game against Coppin State. Near the beginning of the second half, Morris spotted an open path to the basket. He drove in from the side and elevated for a one-handed jam. But the rim got in the way and rejected his shot. Shots from close proximity have baffled the Jayhawks lately. They'll try to fix the problem in tonight's game against New Mexico State. Kansas coach Bill Self and his players like to call them "bunnies." But they haven't made the Jayhawks feel anything close to warm and fuzzy in the first six games of the season. It's not just dunks. The players have also missed an alarming number of layups early in the season. "I don't know what's coming over me," Morris said. "I just know I need to start finishing a lot more above the rim." Taylor missed eight shots in the game against Kent State and four of them came right under the basket. In the first 10 minutes, Morris missed three layups. Each time, he was able to corral the rebound and convert on his second chance. Morris missed a couple of layups in the game against Kent State. His most noticeable failures below the basket, however, came against Coppin State. "I felt like it was going in every time," Taylor said. "I'm getting there, but I'm just not hitting them." Self said that he was happy Kansas still came away with points on the possessions, but that Morris must stop missing so much to begin with. "I think it was something on the rim, because every time I put the ball in, it came back out," Morris said. "I don't know what it was." Although Marcus Morris and Taylor have specifically struggled with "bunnies," it's SEE BASKETBALL ON PAGE 5B 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008 quote of the day "I think games like that can help us in the long run. When it comes down to the tournament and conference teams, I think that's going to help us because a lot of games are going to be like that." -Kansas freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor fact of the day The Kansas basketball team has won 28 consecutive games at Allen Fieldhouse. trivia of the day Q; What is the Kansas basketball record for most consecutive victories at Allen Fieldhouse? A: 62. Kansas lost its streak on Dec. 8, 1998 when Kansas lost to Iowa, 85-81. Men's basketball: New Mexico State, 7 p.m. (Lawrence) Todav Women's basketball: San Jose State, 7 p.m. (Lawrence) sports schedule Recruits pass on Kansas tradition Thursday Swimming & Diving: Kenyon Invite, all day (Gambier, Ohio) BY ALEX DUFEK adufek@kansan.com Swimming & Diving: Kenyon Invite, all day (Gambier, Ohio) Track & Field: Holiday Preview, all day (Ames, Iowa) Friday Saturday I'm sorry, Xavier Henry, Michael Snaer, or any other player who spurned a recruiting offer from the University of Kansas men's basketball program, but I just don't get it Granted, I don't know the whole story of any recruiting process. As much as I would like to travel with Bill Self on the recruiting trail, I never have and will never. Henry said he wanted to play with his brother at Memphis. Snaar said he loved the coaches, players and atmosphere at Florida State.1 Men's basketball: Jackson State, 1 p.m. (Lawrence) understand family comes first and the Florida beaches are great, but this is Kansas basketball. The two high school sensations sat side-by-side in the front row for Late Night at the Phog, yet committed to other universities. My theory is that they weren't able to see the Kansas 2008-2009 introduction video because the seats were too low and it strained their necks to look up Kansas could sell prospects based on the video alone. It opens with a powerful statement: 1,947 victories. In all of NCAA D-I basketball, only Kentucky and North Carolina have a higher total. The image looming behind that statistic is even more persuasive. Behind it is Wilt Chamberlain, smiling with wide-open arms, welcoming all to Allen Fieldhouse. An image of coach Larry Brown holding a 1988 national champion newspaper emerges onto the screen. His voice has been selling the program since the video opened. His now-famous quote echoes throughout the Phog. Sparks flash and static shocks as Swimming & diving: Kenyon Invite, all day (Gambier, Ohio) Sherron Collins raises one finger to the sky signaling the Jayhawks dominance over the Missouri Valley, Big Six, Big Seven, Big Eight and Big 12 conferences — 51 conference titles Next, appears an instant legend, Mario Chalmers, raising his fists in celebration. Where some teams can only dream of going, Kansas is a frequent competitor in the Final Four. "There is no better place to coach There is no better place to go to school, and there is no better place to play" The music blares out and 110 Live actions swings in and the greats are shown: Paul Pierce, Danny Manning, Drew Gooden, Scot Pollard, Raef LaFrentz and Julian Wright. The voice of Bob Davis is in the background boldly exclaiming the great moments in KU history. The crowd goes wild as images of Kansas' national championships flash one after another. The 22-year-old legend, Mario Chalmers, hits the game-saving shot against Memphis, Photos of players from more than a century of basketball stand separated from the background. They are immortalized in time. Images telling recruits that they too could be remembered forever. years of Kansas basketball history flashes before your eyes in a matter of seconds. When it comes to rest, it lands on the man himself; James Naismith, the creator of basketball. Images flash lightning-fast across the screen once more before the video rests on a Kansas flag with one word written boldly across it. THE MORNING BREW The Glory — Kansas cuts down the nets. The Power — a high-flying dunk. The History — a basketball falls into a wooden bucket. The Legends — Manning shakes his fists. The Titles — last year's team holds Kansas' most recent trophy. The word was the major selling point all along — The Tradition. and soon after, Davis proclaims, "KU National Champions!" Words and images seal the deal, letting everyone know how unique Kansas is. — Edited by Brieun Scottt KICK THE KANSAN: WEEK 13 --- Pick games. Beat the Kansan staff. Get your name in the paper. 1. No, 12 Ball State vs. Buffalo 2. No. 17 Boston College vs. No. 25 Virginia Tech 3. No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 4 Florida 4. No. 5 USC at UCLA 5. No. 20 Missouri vs. No. 2 Oklahoma 6. No. 13 Cincinnati at Hawaii 7. East Carolina at Tulsa 8. Navy vs. Army 9. No. 23 Pittsburgh at Connecticut Submit your picks either 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. 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Tate was the only Kansas player to be selected to any of the All-Big 12 teams after she started all 29 matches at one of the more difficult positions on the floor. She finished fifth in the Big 12 in assists at just a shade under 10 per set at 9.92. Tate also chipped in 2.27 digs per set, which allowed her to lead the team in double-doubles with 11. Tate is also the first Jayhawk to be named to the team. Coach to take up role as 2009 president of AVCA Coach Ray Bechard can add another footnote to his long career. The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced Kansas Volleyball coach as its new president-elect for 2009. "It's exciting to once again become involved with the AVCA and its Board of Directors," Bechard said. "The opportunity to work with outstanding leadership of this organization at a time where our sport is experiencing so much growth is something I am really looking forward to." Bechard's responsibilities will include conducting board meetings and will serve serve as board liaison to the executive director and also as the general chair of the AVCA's annual convention. Bechard had previous experience with the AVCA during his tenure at Barton Community College where he served on the board of directors from 1992-1998 "When I saw this year's slate of candidates, I knew the AVCA was going to benefit from continued strong leadership," AVCA executive director Kathy DeBoer said."Congratulations to Ray Bechard ... We look forward to working with you." Bechard will take up his new position Jan. 1, 2009. Tolefree signs letter of intent to play at Kansas Tayler Tolefree, a Lawrence native, signed a letter of intent last week to play for coach Bechard at Kansas. Tolefree is a 6-foot-2 middle blocker out of Lawrence High School who will hopefully fill the void created by blockers Natalie Uhart and Savannah Noyes's graduation. Tolefree was an all-state selection in 2007 and has been named First-Team All-Sunflower League the last two seasons. "Tayler is an outstanding player, and we are very pleased that she has decided to become a Jayhawk," Bechard said. "She is a great kid and one who the coaching staff and I feel can make an immediate impact on our team." Josh Bowe FITNESS Flood surfing ASSOCIATED PRESS Duncan Zuur of the Netherlands rides on a wakeboard through a flooded St. Marks Square in Venice, Italy, on Tuesday. The tidal surge peaked at 3 feet, 4 inches, well below Monday's 5 foot, 1-inch level, which marked the fourth-highest tide in the city's recorded history and the worst since 1986. Still, the water tuesday was high enough to flood the city's landmark St. Marks Square and other low-lying areas. + American Red Cross Douglas County Chapter VOLUNTEER. TRAIN. PREPARE. DONATE. Check out the Douglas Country Red Cross group or facebook.com to see how you can become a part of our humanitarian organization today. Thank you Prof David Guth's Principles of Public Relations class from Spring Semester, 2008! 100 / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008 SPORTS 3B FOOTBALL Stuckey, nine other players earn honors from Big 12 BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com Safety Darrell Stuckey's two interceptions and forced fumble against Missouri left Big 12 coaches with a good impression. On Tuesday, those coaches tabbed Stuckey as one of five defensive backs to earn first team all-conference honors. Stuckey, Kansas City, Kan., junior, was the only Jayhawk on the first team. Kansas earned two spots on the second team, however, with linebacker James Holt and wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe. Including honorable mentions, the Big 12 coaches recognized 10 Kansas players. Stuckey led the team with five interceptions and ranked second with 94 tackles. He also recorded seven pass breakups and two forced fumbles. Briscoe's season would truly stand out if not for the conference depth at wide receiver. Briscoe had a school-record 12 touchdowns and caught 78 passes for 1,206 vards. Holt is a hybrid linebacker who often played like a lineman, and it resulted in a team-high 97 tackles. He also tied for the league lead with six forced fumbles and recorded seven sacks. Four Oklahoma Sooners were honored with major awards. That includes Sam Bradford - offensive player of the year - and coach Bob Stoops, who was named co-coach of the year along with Texas Tech's Mike Leach. Oklahoma now leads all Big 12 schools with 23 major awards in the conference's history. Texas defensive end Brian Orakpo was named Defensive Player of the Year. He became the fourth player in Big 12 history to earn the award after being named Freshman Defensive Player of the Year. Edited by Brenna Hawley All-Big 12 team FIRST TEAM OFFENSE FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB — Sam Bradford, So. (OU) RB — DeMarco Murray, So. (OU) RB — Kendall Hunter, So. (OSU) FB — Matt Clapp, Jr. (OU) WR — Michael Crabtree, So. (TTU) WR — Dez Bryant, So. (OSU) WR — Jeremy Maclin, So. (MU) TE — Jermaine Gresham, Jr. (OU) OL — Jason Smith, Sr. (BU) OL — Phil Loadhot, Sr. (UO) OL — Duke Robinson, Sr. (UO) OL — Trent Williams, Jr. (OU) OL — Russell Okung, Jr. (OSU) OL — Adam Ulatoski, Jr. (UT) PK — Jeff Wolfert, Sr. (MU) KB/DB — Dan Burrent, So. (OSU) FIRST TEAM DEFENSE FORM DEFENSE DL — Brian Oakpo, Sr. (UT) DL — Brandon Williams, Jr. (TTU) DL — Ziggy Hood, Sr. (MU) DL — Gerald McCoy, So. (OU) DL — Roy Miller, Sr. (UT) LB — Sergio Kindle, Jr. (UT) LB — Sean Weatherspoon, Jr. (MU) LB — Joe Pawelek, Jr. (BU) **DB — Darrell Stuckey, Jr. (KU)** DB — Darcel McBath, Sr. (TTU) DB — Nic Harris, Sr. (OU) DB — Jordan Lake, Jr. (BU) DB — William Moore, Sr. (MU) P — Justin Brantly, Sr. (TAMU) SECOND TEAM OFFENSE SECOND TEAM OFFENSE BQ — Colt McCoy, Jr. (UT) RB — Shannon Woods, Sr. (TTU) RB — Derrick Washington, So. (MU) FB — Jovorskie Lane, Sr. (TAMU) WR — Dezmon Briscoe, So. (KU) WR — Jordan Shipley, Sr. (UT) WR — Juqua Inglesias, Sr. (OU) TE — Chase Coffman, Sr. (MU) OL — Kurtis Gregory, Jr. (MU) OL — Matt Slason, Sr. (UNL) OL — Jon Cooper, Sr. (OU) OL — Chris Hall, Jr. (UT) OL — Louis Vasquez, Sr. (TTU) OL — Rylan Reed, Sr. (TTU) PK — Hunter Lawrence, Jr. (UT) KR/PR — Jordan Shipley, Jr. (UT) Mike Rivera, LB; Jake Sharp, RB. HONORABLE MENTION: Caleb Blakesley, DL; Ryan Cantrell, OL; Jake Laptad, DL; Adrian Mayes, OL; Kerry Meier, WR; SECOND TEAM DEFENSE FURNISH DEFENSE DL — Stryker Sulak, Sr. (MU) DL — Ian Campbell, Sr. (KSU) DL — George Hypolite, Sr. (CU) DL — Ndamukong Suh, Jr. (UNL) DL — Jeremy Beal, So. (OU) **LB — James Holt, Sr. (KU)** LB — Travis Lewis,Fr. (OU) LB — Andre Sexton, Jr. (OSU) DB — Jacob Lacey, Sr. (OSU) DB — Dominique Franks, So. (OU) DB — Lendy Holmes, Sr. (OU) DB — Ryan Palmer, Sr. (UT) DB — Daniel Charbonnet, Sr. (TTU) P — Matt Fodge, Sr. (OSU) 25 Jon Goering/KANSAN Junior safety Darell Stuckey watches a pass from Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel sail into his arms during Saturday's Border Showdown. Coaches named Stuckey to the all-Big 12 Conference first team. BIG 12 FOOTBALL Tech coach earns first conference honors LUBBOCK, Texas — Mike Leach can look back on this season and know he led Texas Tech to its best one yet. The pirate-loving coach and his No. 8 Red Raiders did it by getting their first win against a top-ranked team, garnering their highest national ranking and capturing their first Big 12 South trophy — the latter a shared prize due to a three-way tie. Now Leach can add another first. The Associated Press named him Big 12 coach of the year on Tuesday. In balloting by a panel of conference media, Leach got 16 votes to four for Texas' Mack Brown. Since the conference began in 1996, it is the first time Texas Tech's coach has won the honor. For the man known to enjoy reading Winston Churchill, the season has seen, well, his finest hour. "I don't know what to say," said Leach, who's rarely at a loss for words. "I have good people around me. We had a good year, and I had something to do with it, too, you know." Tech has for years been considered a good team, but the Red Raiders' pass-happy offense was mostly written off as a gimmicky outfit that put up guady numbers in Leach's spread offense. Every quarterback but one has led the nation in passing in Leach's nine seasons, yet the Red Raiders never won more than nine games. This season is no different from the wild offense standpoint — Tech averages 417 yards passing per game and Graham Harrell will probably be named a Heisman Trophy finalist. But Tech has also added a powerful running game and an improved defense, leading to a top-10 ranking and a school-record 11 victories. 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Short-term leases available Pay nothing until 2009! 8 Legends Place 785-856-5848 4101 W.24TH PLACE hawkchalk.com --- --- THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008 SPORTS 5B WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Jon Goerina/KANSAN KANS 21 NEW ORLEANS 13 Junior guard Sade Morris looks to drive during the victory against New Orleans in Allen Fieldhouse on Sunday, Morris and the Jayhawks will play San Jose State on Thursday at 7 p.m. Henrickson looking for more intensity against lesser foes BY JAYSON JENKS jjenks@kansan.com At halftime against New Orleans on Sunday, Kansas' players jogged toward the locker room holding a lead. Normally in those situations, players and coaches view the first 20 minutes as, at worst, a minor success. But facing the Lady Privateers a team coming off a 30-point loss to Oklahoma State the Jayhawks fourpoint lead left Kansas wondering why couldn't put lesser teams away early in games. "The true "We don't necessarily underestimate teams, but we don't come out and smell blood." last in the Atlantic 10 Conference hang around for so long is alarming. test of maturity would have been to come in here and blow someone out of the water right away", coach Bonnie Henrickson said. "My definition of this team being mature we're not even in that situation." In both games the Jayhawks failed to establish and sustain a healthy lead in the first half. And as much as the Jayhawks insist that the problem needs to be fixed, nobody can quite pinpoint the root. "We don't necessarily underestimate teams, but we don't LACHELDA JACOBS Junior Guard we can come out and, smell blood,", junior guard L a C he d l a Jacobs said. "It's going to affect us in the Big 12 if we don't have that mentality." The same scenario unfolded in Kansas' second game of the season against St. Louis. The Jayhawks led the Billikens by just two points at halftime before pulling away for a 75-56 win. That Kansas let St. Louis — a team picked to finish But Kansas is worrying about its lack of killer instinct early in games sooner rather than later. Thursday, Kansas faces San Jose State, who — on paper — is another team the Jayhawks should handle with relative ease. Last year, however, the Spartans nearly knocked off the Jayhawks. San Jose State finished the season 3-28. "I've challenged them and called them out on it, but I don't know." Henrickson said. She said she had not seen the same commitment that the Jayhawks showed when they knocked off Iowa 76-55 on Nov. 18, just more than two weeks ago. Yet it's fair to wonder if the Jayhawks became satisfied with that win. Not only has Kansas' focus wavered in the two games following Iowa, but so has the layhawks' defense — though statistics don't appear to solidify that claim. True, the Jayhawks held St. Louis and New Orleans to lower shooting percentages than against Iowa, but they also allowed more easy baskets. "It's been back-to-back games driving one-on-one, playing one-on-one," Henrickson said. "Now we're not containing very well... at all." With tough road games — Marquette on Dec. 7 and UCLA on Dec. 23 — looming on the schedule, the lack of a killer instinct is something the jayhawks need to correct in a hurry. And Henrickson plans to make sure of that. "They're probably lucky we don't have a whole week (of practice)," Henrickson said, a sylm creeping across her face. "They might want to move the game up to (today)." Edited by Scott R. Toland BEECHER (CONTINUED FROM 1B) must admit that, in light of Kansas winning the national championship last season, they can no longer pretend the Jayhawks are chokers. Furthermore, they must reassign that label to their own program and build a statue of Tyus Edny in the middle of campus. Article Six: Chase Daniel must finally admit to eating boogers. There is video documentation of this fact, so denial is not a plausible option. Article Seven: It's not Missourah. It's Missouri. Article Eight: Missouri fans must finally admit that William Quarrill was a bad guy. It seems this should go without saying, but this is Missouri we're talking about. Article Nine: Missouri fans must finally admit that they wish they were Jayhawk fans, but that they simply aren't good enough to make the cut. Article Ten: The University of Kansas reserves the right to unilaterally enforce and create other articles on an arbitrary whim. Rock Chalk. BASKETBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) been an issue for the whole team. ten an issue for the whole team. Kansas' two leading scorers, junior guard Sherron Collins and sophomore center Cole Aldrich, both missed layups early in the 89-81 overtime loss to Syracuse last week. Of course, the issue didn't play a significant role in the game against Kent State or Coppin State because Kansas won by 27 and 32 points, respectively. But the Jayhawks are eager to improve their close-range accuracy immediately. The belief is that if they keep missing, it could hurt them in a game against a better team. Sophomore guard Brady Morningstar has also missed a couple. - Edited by Mary Sorrick And actually, it already has. Self "It's something that needs to be taken seriously," Collins said. "We can't be missing those shots. Especially in a game like Texas — we've got to have those shots." But five missed shots from right below the basket in the opening 10 minutes are just as much at fault. Make only one of those five and the game doesn't go into overtime. Kansas wins. The Jayhawks, however, aren't dwelling on that now. They know the importance of "bunnies." and Collins point towards numerous missed free throws down the stretch against Syracuse to explain the defeat. 55 Every Thursday 50¢ DRAWS at Duffy's in Econolou [6th & --- 55 years of AMAZING pizza, burgers & beer SERVING UP TRADITION JOHNNY'S TAVERN You're not around for 55 years unless you have something amazing to offer. 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After a drop-off in quarterback Jake DelHomme's production, the Panthers needed to lean heavily on the rush offense coming into this season. Williams and teammate Jonathan Stewart have led the two-headed rushing attack and have been big factors in Carolin's tie for the divisional lead. Both backs have lived up to Young Buck's lyrics: "I know you gonn let me shine and get mine." Williams has "shined" indeed with nearly 1,000 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on the season. 'OUTTA CONTROL' Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith (91) and linebacker James Farrior (51) sack New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., on Sunday. 50 Cent and Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress now have something in common. They have both taken a bullet and lived to tell about it. Burress, though, took a bullet under completely different circumstances. He shot himself in the thigh during the weekend. Burress' behavior has been out of control all season, which has led to diminished results for the team and fantasy owners alike. This latest incident is just another part of an already-disappointing season for Burress. 'ON FIRE' Since their bye week, the Minnesota Vikings have been on fire. They have won four of their last five games, and with their victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday night they took the divisional lead. Wide receiver Bernard Berrian had a 99-yard touchdown reception as the Minnesota pass offense continues to be resuscitated by quarterback Gus Frerotte. Running back Adrian Peterson also continued his torrid production streak on Sunday with 131 rushing yards and a touchdown. The entire Minnesota team is starting to come together and it is showing. This song is probably the most memorable collaboration from G-Unit in its entirety, and describes Pittsburgh's victory against New England on Sunday well. The entire team put up a strong effort to earn the victory. The running and passing games were balanced and the Pittsburgh defense continued its strong play. It dominated New England and brought the quarterback, Matt Cassel, back down to earth. According to Urbandictionary, com., "stuntin" is "to look real good," and Pittsburgh definitely looks good heading into the playoffs. 'STUNT 101' Edited by Scott R. Toland Pay heed 2008 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS KANSAS 1950 1953 1959 1963 PLATINUM 4648 7612 3456 7890 4648 GOOD THRU 00/00 John Banks VISA the Championship Visa $ ^{ \textcircled{R}} $ 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. 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 6B GAME DAY --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008 KU TIPOFF Right now, Kansas is rolling. The Jayhawks look far ahead of where most expected them to be after six games with a roster full of newcomers and unproven commodities. They thrashed Kent State, a team that will certainly have a chance at winning its conference and making the NCAA Tournament, by 27 points. All five starters are contributing offensively because they all average at least eight points per game. Depth might not be a strength at the moment, but that could change as freshmen Travis Reford and Quintrell Thomas progress. PLAYER TO WATCH Freshman forward Markieff Morris Say what you want about Markieff, but he clearly possesses two things — rebounding ability and a temper. The officials ejected Morris Markieff because of a flagrant foul in the Kent State game. It wasn't the first time Markieff has become overly physical with opponents this year and it won't be the last. As long as he can keep himself under control, the Jayhaws could feed off his intensity — and boards. Despite coming off the bench and playing only 18 minutes per game, Markieff averages six rebounds. QUESTION MARK Is Tyshawn Taylor Kansas' lock down defender? Kansas coach Bill Self isn't ready to call Taylor that yet, but he's close. Self has assigned Taylor to guard the opposing team's best perimeter player Nicole A. Taylor — tonight it will probably be Aggie guard Jahmil Young — almost every game this season. Taylor loves the role and says he considers it a challenge. And it hasn't even been a daunting one for him. Taylor held Kent State's Al Fisher to five points on 2-for-11 shooting. HEARYE. HEARYE "I don't even know if we deserved to be ranked. But certainly, I think you take away some missed free throws down the stretch against Syracuse and we've performed pretty well for a young team." Kansas coach Bill Self HAWKS LOOK IMPRESSIVE GAME DAY Ahead-of-schedule Kansas faces rebuilding New Mexico State KANSAS VS. NEW MEXICO STATE 7 p.m., ALLEN FIELDHOUSE, Lawrence, Jayhawk TV KANSAS JAMES A. BOWEN (5-1) STARTERS Collins Sherron Collins, 5-foot-11 junior guard Collins's season-high in points is 25, which he recorded against Florida Gulf Coast. If he keeps the momentum he played with at the end of the last game, don't be surprised if he passes 25 to-night. ★★★★ YOUNG JAMES Taylor Tyshawn Taylor, 6-foot-2 freshman guard Taylor plays terrific defense, scores 10 points per game and can be counted on for a stand-out moment or two per game. There's not much else you can ask for from a freshman. ★★★★ Morningstar Morningsstar continues to impress in his starting role. He now leads the team in steals with 11 and scored seven of his nine points against Kent State early in the game when it was still close. Brady Morningstar, 6-foot-3 sophomore guard Morris Brian Moore ★★★☆ Marcus had his best game against Kent State. He scored Marcus Morris, 6-foot-8 freshman forward 14 points, recorded 10 rebounds and got to the free-throw lines continually. Tonight, he has a chance to snag his third double-double in four games. PETER NELSON Aldrich Cole Aldrich, 6-foot-11 sophomore center Add Kent S Gene Ford to ★★★☆ Add Kent State Gene Ford to the A. H. JOHNSON P list of people in college basketball labeling Aldrich as "the most improved player in the nation." Before long, it seems everyone will say it. Laroche ★★★★ TAYLOR LEE Aside from Aldrich, Markieff is the best rebounder on the team. He can also shoot well for a big man. But getting ejected isn't acceptable. SIXTH MAN Markieff Morris, 6-foot-9 freshman forward ★★★☆★ Youna Hernst Laroche, 6-foot-1 junior guard NEW MEXICO ST. (2-2) STARTERS SIXTH MAN Hernst Laroche, 6-foot-1 Junior guard Laroche is the typical throwback point guard. Points come second. Passes come first. Want evidence? He's taken 12 shots all season, while handing out 17 assists. ★★★☆☆ McKines Jahmar Young, 6-foot-4 sophomore guard - Case Keefer who has musc coach reward playing othe ros. the t ★★★★ ★★★★ It's a good thing Laroche doesn't mind sharing the ball. Young is just one player who likes to score for the Aggies. He's putting up 18 points a game and is also second on the team in assists. Wendell McKines, 6-foot-6 sophomore forward Yes, he's a three man, but McKines rebounds like he's a big man in the post. He had five games of double-digit rebounds as a freshman last year and is leading the team this year with nearly eight per game. McKines is also a journalism major so maybe he'll write a story about himself if he performs well. Troy Gillenwater, 6-foot-8 freshman forward Morris Gillenwater ter is the rare low-post freshman who has already filed out. He's muscular and tough. So far coach Marvin Menzies has rewarded him with more playing time than any other freshman on the roster. He's second on the team in scoring. eff is am. a d Hamidu Rahman, 7-foot freshman center Rahman is undeveloped and Bill Self Rahman is u raw, but he's already progressing. He had his best game of the year in a loss to Long Beach State on Sunday, going for nine points. His length should make Rahman a natural rebounder, but he's averaging only 3.8 per game. State on Sunday, going for nine points. His length should make Rahman a natural rebounder, but he's averaging only 3.8 per game. Rahman ★★★☆☆ Robert Lumpkins, 6-foot-6 sophomore forward A. M. S. K. SIXTH MAN Lumpkins is undersized, but he's still the only reliable big man the Aqies have off the bench. With young players like Gillenwater and Rahman up front, he's an important contributor off the bench. Lumpkins ★★★☆★ NMS TIPOFF ATAGLANCE The basketball resurgence at New Mexico State is in year three, and unlike the last two years, the Aggies are off to a rough start. In year one, Reggie Theus led the team to an NCAA Tournament berth where they narrowly lost to Texas in the first round. Year two, and coach Marvin Menzies' first year, ended with a WAC regular season champion. This year, the Aggies have a new team. The five top scorers from last year are gone. The early season has been full of disappointment, with a close loss to Long Beach State and a blowout at Southern California. PLAYER TO WATCH Sophomore guard Aaron "Gordo" Castillo Mark Dent You gotta give this kid. Castillo is a local boy, from Las Cruces, Castillo N. M., the only one from New Mexico on the Aggies' roster. This year, with the departure of several top guards from last season, Castillo has been logging nearly 20 minutes per game. And what a name. Gordo is a fine and unusual nickname. Another famous Gordo? There was a Gordo on Hilary Duff's TV show,"Lizzie McGuire." Do the Aggies have enough experience? QUESTION MARK Yeah, the Jayhawks are young, but they also won the national title last year. New Mexico State is in a similar rebuilding mode without the pedigree. Jahmar Young is the only player on the roster who averaged double figures last year. So far, the inexperience has shown. The Aggies have played two road games this year and lost both. Now they're playing at Allen Fieldhouse. They'll be rattled. HEARYE HEARYE Well, not too many people cover the Aggies. No quotes are available. So let's put it this way: New Mexico State will likely have a tough time against the Jayhawks. Last year or two years ago, the Aggies could have been prime for springing an upset. But this is a rebuilding year. The Aggies would be fortunate to stay close for a half or possibly midway through the second half. BIG 12 SCHEDULE Game Game Time (CT) Chan Alabama State vs. Nebraska 7 p.m. N/A Wichita State vs. Texas Tech 7 p.m. N/A Iowa State vs. Northern Iowa 8:05 p.m. N/A TCU vs. Colorado 9 p.m. N/A BIG 12 CONFERENCE ALLEN FIELDHOUSE WILL ROCK IF... Sherron Collins takes over the game from the beginning. During the last two games, Collins hasn't looked like himself in the first half. He's made only one basket in each of the first 20 minutes of regulation. But his performances in the second halves against Coppin State and Kent State show he hasn't lost anything. Late in the game, he's acted as the Sherron everyone knows — stealing balls, driving the lane and making acrobatic shots. PHOG ALLEN WILL ROLL OVER IN HIS GRAVE IE NONCONFERENCE SCHEDULE HIS GRAVE IF... One of the Morris twins is in the middle of another minor scuffle. It might not happen again this game, but it would be surprising if it didn't again at some point this season. Marcus and Markieff clearly aren't afraid to take action against opponents if they throw elbows or play dirty under the basket. It happened against Washington at the Sprint Center last week and escalated in Monday's Kent State game. Toughness is a positive, but so is remaining calm in those situations. Prediction KANSAS 87,NEW MEXICO STATE 67 Date Opponent TV Time Dec. 6 JACKSON STATE Jayhawk TV 1 p.m. Dec. 13 MASSACHUSETTS (Sprint Center) ESPN 1 p.m. Dec. 20 TEMPLE ESPN2 1:30 p.m. Dec. 23 at Arizona FSN 9:30 p.m. Dec. 30 ALBANY ESPNU 8 p.m. Jan. 3 TENNESSEE ESPN 1 p.m. Jan. 6 SIENA Jayhawk TV 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at Michigan State CBS noon ISAN 2008 [Image of a basketball player dunking the ball] TAYLOR LEADS JAYHAWKS IN WIN AGAINST AGGIES Freshman guard scores 23 points against New Mexico State. SPORTS | 1B Jayplay Inside THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 73 OVERSTIMULATED STUDENT SENATE $36K left in budget for group funding Student Senate funds for groups are being depleted faster than usual this year. Senate has about $30,000 remaining in its unallocated account to use until the end of the school year. Senate started the year with a budget of $108,168. FULL STORY PAGE 3A Adderall addiction? Students who abuse the stimulant love the high but hate the fall CLIMATE FULL STORY PAGE 8A Sun, vitamins help students battle their winter blues With the threat of the impending winter hanging over campus, a little ray of sunshine could go a long way. One out of three Americans is likely to be affected by the changing of the seasons. CAMPUS Winter party introduces international organization Students for Global Awareness is holding its first Winter Soiree tonight at 6:30 at the Spencer Museum of Art, Milica Rastovic, SGA president, said the social event would serve as the launch party for her organization, which was established this semester and planned to become more active next semester. FULL STORY PAGE 2A BY HALEY JONES hjones@kansan.com A lexis lay on the edge of her bed, staring vacantly at the floor, not wanting to get up. It had been three days since she last took Aderall, two days since she had even left her bedroom. She was trying for the fourth time to quit the prescription stimulant she had been using to motivate herself for three years. "I went into a really dark place for a long time," she said. "I was sleeping all the time, I couldn't move." Alexis, who like the other illegal users of Adderall quoted in this story asked that her name not be used, is among a growing number of students at the University of Kansas who have used the amphetamine stimulant intended to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, and narcolepsy. Last year, Watkins Memorial Health Center filled 941 prescriptions for Adderall and similar stimulants, accounting for eight percent of its overall drug sales. That figure doesn't include students who fill prescriptions in their home towns or at off-campus pharmacies, including discount stores like Wal-Mart Inc., where a one-month supply of 20 milligrams costs $113 compared to $155 at Watkins. Adderall is Food and Drug Administration-approved for the estimated four percent of adults in the United States who are diagnosed with ADHD, but for the college students who pop an Adderall without a prescription to get high, stay awake, lose weight or party harder, it's a risky move that could lead to addiction or health issues. The amphetamine cocktail increases energy, alertness and enhances concentration for three to five hours. Its reputation has caused Addalerd to fall into the hands of people who want it rather than need it. What's more, some medical professionals say Addalerd may not be effective in treating ADHD in users older than 16. ITS SCOPE AND USE The medical community recognizes Adderall's benefits in calming children who have ADHD, but its effectiveness at treating adults college age or older is debatable. "When you get past adolescence, it starts having more of a hyperactivity-inducing effect rather than calming, which is the opposite of why it was initially prescribed," he said. "At that stage it turns into exactly Elias Michaelis, distinguished professor and director of the pharmacology and toxicology department, said Addlerall decreased hyperactivity only in users younger than 16. He said users who take Adderall into adulthood risked losing neurochemicals in their brains and exhibiting abnormal behaviors, such as abusing and becoming dependent on the drug. what an amphetamine does." One KU student who was prescribed Adderrall in high school and continued taking it in to his college years with disastrous results was Thor Nystrom, a May graduate and former Kansan writer. "Adderall is definitely a gateway drug," he said. "When I got to college, that's when I started drinking heavily for the first time while taking my Prozac with Adderall. It was just a horrible mix and it did a number on my head. That's when I started to act erratically." Adderrall is especially popular among college students. Sales have increased more than 3,000 percent since 2002 for Shire Pharmaceuticals, Adderrall's distributor. A study by the University of Wisconsin found that as many as one in five college students have taken Adderral or Ritalin, a similar stimulant, without a doctor's prescription. If those numbers held true at the University, about 6,000 KU students would have used Adderrall. Cathy Thrasher, chief pharmacist at Watkins, said Watkins had more Adderrall prescriptions than the average drug store because its clientele was between the ages of 18 and 25. Myra Strother, staff physician at Watkins, said she treated between 100 and 150 students diagnosed with ADHD at any one time each semester. Watkins requires patients to pass a battery of tests and psychiatric evaluations before receiving a diagnosis of ADHD and a prescription for Adderall. Patients must then see their doctor on a regular basis and prescriptions are non-refillable "Here we're real picky," Strother said. "We don't want people taking it unless they really need it to function." While the process to obtain Adderall is closely managed, a black market of Adderal "pharming" thrives with prescribed users selling their pills to other students, even though it is a felony according to federal law. Criminal penalties for first-time illegal possession of Adderall range from fines of up to $20,000 to a minimum sentence of five years' imprisonment, but Capt. Schuyler Bailey of the KU Public Safety Office said he knew of no arrests made in Lawrence for illegal possession. WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY Medical professionals disagree on whether Adderall is safe or even addictive, Nancy Hamilton, associate professor of psychology, said a substance was addictive only if a person developed the regular habit of using it and without it would experience negative symptoms and SEE ADDERALL ON PAGE 4A HOLIDAYS Tree lighting ceremony tonight includes Jayhawks Ornament on National Christmas Tree celebrates 2008 national championship BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com Ornamentals honoring the 2008 National Champion Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team will decorate both the national and the Kansas State trees at the White House. The ornaments feature the official championship logo and also recognize the four previous national titles. When President George W. Bush and his wife Laura light the National Christmas Tree tonight live on C-SPAN, a little bit of Rock Chalk Jayhawk will be sprinkled in with the holiday cheer. "It's a special honor that obviously One ornament from each state will hang on the National Tree and 50 from each state will hang on each state's individual tree. Anita Wolgast, who has been designing the Kansas ornament since 1981, decided the Jayhawks would be a perfect group to represent the state of Kansas in Washington, D.C., this holiday season. doesn't come around every year," said Jim Marchiony, associate athletic director. "It's something that we're very proud of. It's one more way that Kansas can celebrate the national championship." "The guidelines say to create something that symbolizes the history, heritage and culture of our state." Wolgast said. "And we're just so proud of the history and culture that KU has provided the state of Kansas." Wolgast, a Topeka native, last used an athletic team on the ornament in 2003, when Kansas State football was honored for playing in 10 consecutive bowl games. But after Mario Chalmers' three pointer sent the 2008 National Championship game into overtime and the Jayhawks defeated Memphis 75-68, she said it was a no-brainer to honor them on this year's ornament. The lighting ceremony, which traditionally draws more than 20,000 spectators in person and millions more on TV, runs from 4 to 5 p.m. CDT tonight. Wolgast won't be in attendance this year, but said she had been to several of the lighting ceremonies in the past. She said getting to represent the state of Kansas and display her ornament was a feeling like no other. “It's an absolute thrill,” Wolgast said. “I went last year and it's just a thrill and a joy to be able to do this and have a place in history. It's fun to stand in front of our tree as the people walk by, because they don't know who I am and they make comments about it. It’s a joy to be able to do this every year.” The ornaments are available for purchase in the KU campus bookstores and at www.kustore.com. OFFICIAL State Holiday Truck 2008 NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPION KANSA KU 1934 • 1923 • 1952 for Washington, D.C. index Edited by Becka Cremer Classifieds. 6B Opinion. 7A Crossword. 6A Sports. 1B Horoscopes. 6A Sudoku. 6A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2008 The University Daily Kansan MARKET DEFIES PESSIMISM CLOSES UP 2 PERCENT WED. Despite fluctuating throughout the day because of concern about the recession, the Dow ended on a positive note. ECONOMY | 5A weather BANK OF NEW YORK TODAY 39 19 Mostly Sunny FRIDAY 39 30 Partly Cloudy 1 SATURDAY 46 15 Partly Cloudy 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY DECEMBER 4, 2008 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 quote of the day "I once saw a forklift lift a crate of forks. And it was way too literal for me" Mitch Hedberg fact of the day www.factropolis.com When concentrated, pine tree sap is more toxic than arsenic. most e-mailed Here's a list of the five most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com: 1. Beecher: To the victor should go the spoils 3. 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ASSOCIATED PRESS CAMPUS Party to launch global awareness club BY ANDY GREENHAW agreenhaw@kansan.com Students looking to broaden their cultural horizons and meet students from abroad can check out the Students for Global Awareness Winter Soiree at 6:30 tonight at the Spencer Museum of Art. Milica Rastovic, SGA president, said the social event would serve as the launch party for the organization, which was established this semester and planned to become more active next semester. "Students and faculty are invited to join the KU international community in celebrating the end of the semester with free food, student performances and artwork." "There's a wide range of cultures and experiences at KU, and when students overlook the international student body, they miss out on a huge part of the campus community," Goodgame said. "Hopefully by bringing all these groups together, we can demonstrate to students what these different cultures have to offer." Rastovic said. The SGA Winter Soiree will feature performance art from the University Dance Company, three Peruvian dance performances and multicultural music from a variety of local artists. Local restaurants will also cater the event with free food, including hummus and baklava from Aladdin Cafe, salami and imported cheeses from Au Marché, tea and Turkish purses from Nargile Lounge, and crab wontons and egg rolls from Jade Garden. Zarda Bar-B-Q, a Kansas City catering company, will also provide two fondue chocolate fountains. Chloe Goodgame, Austin, Texas, sophomore, is in charge of coordinating the event. She said the Winter Soiree's purpose was to open students' eyes to the international community on campus. J. J. Siler, Overland Park junior, founded Students for Global Awareness last spring with the intent of creating a forum for discussion and collaboration among globally aware student organizations. He said 30 environmental, humanitarian and ethnic students have since joined SGA, and he expected many more to participate next semester. "Our goal is to further the cultural, social and political growth of KU students to build a vital and thriving University community," Stler said. "I think that should be the goal of every student group funded by student fees." Siler said he hoped at least 400 students would attend the SGA Winter Soiree, which he said would become an annual event. Edited by Becka Cremer ODD NEWS Fisherman finds, returns ring eaten by 8-lb. bass BUNA, Texas — The one that didn't get away held an unlikely surprise for a Texas man. The blue-stoned class ring of Joe Richardson, engraved with his name, turned up inside an 8-pound bass 21 years after he lost it while fishing on Lake Sam Ravburn. "My first reaction was — you gotta be kidding," he said Wednesday. The fisherman who discovered the tarnished ring inside his contact captured Richardson on Nov. 28 in Buna, about 100 miles northeast of Houston, after tracking him down with help from the internet. remain anonymous. His fisherman hero asked to Richardson, 41, said he lost the ring about two weeks after his 1987 graduation from Universal Technical Institute in Houston. His mom had bought it for about $200 and wasn't pleased when it went missing. As a mechanic, Richardson said he doesn't wear jewelry so he tucked the undamaged ring away. "I have not cleaned it," he said. "I told my wife I don't want to clean it." INDIANAPOLIS — Sixteen Indiana National Guard soldiers sued the big defense contractor KBR Inc. on Wednesday, saying IRAQ Soldiers sue contractor, allege toxic exposure its employees knowingly allowed them to be exposed to a toxic chemical in Iraq five years ago. The federal suit filed in U.S. District Court alleges the soldiers from a Tell City-based unit were exposed to a carcinogen while protecting an Iraqi water pumping plant shortly after the U.S. invasion in 2003. The 23-page complaint claims that Houston-based KBR knew at least as early as May 2003 that the plant was contaminated with sodium dichromate, a known carcinogen, but concealed the danger from civilian workers and 139 soldiers from the Indiana Guard's 1st Battalion. 152nd Infantry. KBR issued a statement Wednesday saying the allegation it knowingly harmed troops and was responsible for an unsafe condition "is simply untrue." The lawsuit, however, alleges that KBR knew of the contamination and played down the danger "KBR's commitment to the safety and security of all employees, the troops and those we serve, is the company's top priority," the statement said. When Guard members and American civilians working at the plant began to have nosebleeds, KBR managers told them they were simply caused by the dry desert air, the lawsuit says. But nosebleeds are a symptom of acute hexavalent chromium poisoning, it says. KBR used to be a subsidiary within Halliburton Co., the oilfield services conglomerate whose chief executive from 1995 to 2000 was Vice President Dick Cheney. KBR became a separate public company last year. Associated Press on campus The 52nd Asphalt Paving Conference will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Level 5 in the Kansas Union * The workshop "Conducting Unclassified & USS Searches" will begin at 9 a.m. in 103B in Carruth-O'Leary Hall. The entertainment event "SUA Holiday Open House" will begin at noon in the lobby in the Kansas Union. The public event "FREE Tea at Three" will begin at 3 p.m. in the lobby in the Kansas Union. The lecture "Geology Colloquium Series: The role of bac teriogenic iron oxides (BIOS) in Sr cycling in a wetland environment" will begin at 4 p.m. in 103 Lindley Hall. The lecture "Alternate Realities; Perceptions of Pyongyang, Capital of the Democratic Peoples' Republic of Korea (North Korea)" will begin at 4 p.m. in the Pine Room in the Kansas Union. The Women's Basketball vs. San Jose State game will begin at 7 p.m. in Allen Fieldhouse. The lecture "The Sexual Politics of the Revival of Hebrew" will begin at 7 p.m. in the Kansas Union. on the record On Dec. 3, the KU Public Safety Office reported that on Dec. 2, four 12-volt lead acid batteries, valued at $240, were removed form a pallet in the Facilities Operations warehouse. On the same day, someone activated a fire alarm in McCollum Hall, causing the building to be evacuated although no smoke or fire were present. On Dec. 3, the Lawrence Police Department reported that a KU employee reported the theft of a gold chain valued at $1,200. KUinfo daily KU info The dental school at the University of Pittsburgh, Pa., used the Rock Chalk chant from the early 1900s until the 1980s. It went like this, "Rock Chalk, Jayhawk, go Pitt Dental!" Tell us your news Contact Mt Erickson, Mark Kearney, and Hawley or Mary Sorrik at 864- 4810 or editor@kansan.com. contact us Kansas newsroom 11 Stauffer Flint-Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lakeland 765-844-8100 (765) 844-8100 Be A Professional Peacemaker. AIRWAYS 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. 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His recent work explores how a satisfactory account of personal responsibility might best be integrated into broadly egalitarian theories of social justice and it explores issues of global justice. Co-sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences $ \circled{1} IPSR $ This event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. 785-864-4798 * hallcenter@ku.edu * www.hallcenter.ku.edu 34 KU HALL CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES 4 THE UNIVERSITY'S DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 NEWS 3A STUDENT SENATE Funds for student groups depleting early this year Senate has spent more than half of its school-year funds BY HALEY JONES hjones@kansan.com year, that day has come much sooner. Student Senate usually spends nearly all of its available funds by the end of the spring semester. This Senate has about $36,237.48 left to spend on funding student groups and projects for the rest of the school year. Senate started the school year with a budget of $108,168 "I think the problem snowballed. It puts such a financial strain not just on Senate but on students." and has spent almost $72,000 this semester alone. Alex Porte, Great Falls, Va. senior and Student Senate treasurer, was disappointed to discover how quickly funds had dried up. ALEX PORTE Student Senate treasurer "Usually we have this amount left this time in April, and it's not April." Porte said. "I think the problem snowballed," he said. "It puts such a financial strain not just on Senate but on students." Porte said Senate funds had never been this depleted by the end of the first semester. He said no single person could be pegged with making a wrong decision, but that Senate had come up short in the area of fiscal responsibility. "It's a difficult situation to deal with when you have such a small plot of money," Porte said. "We have to remember there are a lot more student groups than just the ones on Porte said that, by the end of the spring semester, he expected only half of all funding requests to be approved. He said that if Senate were to pass all funding requests next semester, Senate would be $4,000 in the hole. through the end of the school year. But going in debt is not an option. If Senate were to run out of funds before the end of next semester, there would be no more money to fund student groups or programs our docket for our meeting." funds so students would be able to plan events and projects and operate smoothly. Brian Hardouin, Broomfield, Colo., law senator and member of the finance committee, said the finance committee was responsible for allocating "Finance puts lots of consideration into its budgets to make sure students are adequately being provided for," he said. One of the most controversial funding approvals this year was tor jayhawk Motorsports, a student group and recreational racing club that builds racing cars, because it received the biggest chunk of Senate fund this year: $10,085. J ay h aw k Motorsports, have been given to engineering groups. Porte said that since the beginning of the semester, Senate spent at least 25 percent of unallocated funds on engineering groups. Haverkamp said the early depletion of funds was a result of student groups becoming more active, industrious and effective. He said student groups were attempting bigger projects and, therefore, Senate saw larger funding requests that it didn't have enough money to fund. which receives Senate line item funding every year, missed the line item deadline this year. As a result, the group requested and received a much larger amount of funding than it normally would have, Porte said. He said the group should have received less funding. After Jayhawk Motorsports, the next largest funding amount of $4,210 went to the Civil Engineering Society to build a steel bridge exhibit. Another controversial issue in Senate is the amount of funds that "Finance puts lots of consideration into its budgets to make sure students are adequately being provided for." Andy Haverkamp, Hoyt sophomore and engineering senator, said that engineering projects were semester-long projects that any students could be involved in. He said student projects that spanned over two semesters were more beneficial than bringing speakers to campus for a couple days, which cost between $1,000 and $3,000. "We shouldn't be playing God with groups," he said. "Without funding, they die. We shouldn't be allowed to kill groups because we didn't prepare for them." BRIAN HARDOUIN Member of Finance Committee of that is allocated to block funding and line funding and about $100,000 goes to the unallocated account. The unallocated account is the account that Senate uses to fund student group money requests throughout the school year. Edited by Jennifer Torline AFGHANISTAN Bomb victims convince Karzai to change stance BY DOUG MELLGREN ASSOCIATED BRESS OSLO, Norway — An Afghan teenager who lost both legs in a cluster bomb explosion helped persuade his country to change its stance and join nearly 100 nations in signing a treaty Wednesday banning the disputed weapons. Afghanistan was initially reluctant to join the pact — which the United States and Russia have refused to support — but agreed to after lobbying by victims maimed by cluster munitions, including 17-year-old Soraj Ghulan Habib. The teen, who uses a wheelchair, met with his country's ambassador to Norway, jawed Ludin, at a two-day signing conference in Oslo. HOLLO "I explained to the ambassador my situation, and that the people of Afghanistan wanted a ban," Habib, who said he was crippled by a cluster bomb seven years ago, told The Associated Press. Speaking through an interpreter, Habib said the ambassador called Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who agreed to change his stance on the treaty. "Today is a historic day." Habib declared. ASSOCIATED PRESS Afghanistan's reversal even surprised the activists who are urging countries to join the pact against cluster munitions, which have been widely criticized for maiming and killing civilians. "It is just so huge, to get this turnaround. Afghanistan was under a lot of pressure from the United States," said Thomas Nash, coordinator of The Cluster Bomb Coalition. "If Afghanistan can withstand the pressure, so can others." Australian activist Daniel Barty said the Afghan ambassador appeared to start changing his mind after meeting Habib at a reception Tuesday. The U.S., Russia and other countries refusing to sign the treaty say cluster bombs have legitimate military uses, such as repelling advancing troop columns. Local experts of The Halo Trust de-mining charity in Georgia look for unexploded cluster bombs used in fighting in the conflict between Russia and Georgia in the Georgian village of Akhaldaba. Cluster bomblets are packed by the hundreds into artillery shells, bombs or missiles, which scatter them over vast areas. The unexploded bomblets can lie dormant for years until they are disturbed, often by children attracted by their small size and bright colors. Handicap International says 98 percent of cluster-bomb victims 2P00 are civilians, and 27 percent are children. Organizers hoped that more than 100 of the 125 countries represented will have signed by the end of the conference on Thursday. Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said 92 countries did so on Wednesday. The treaty must be ratified by 30 countries before it takes effect. Hope for Haiti Concert Raising Awareness for Hurricane Victims December 10th @ 7:30 Kansas Ballroom in the Union (5th Floor) Bands performing: The Sailor Sequence Aaron Lee Martin Sleep Dreamer Free Admission - Donations Accepted WEAR THE BUTTON ASK ME BE A PART OF THE 2009–2010 ORIENTATION ASSISTANT TEAM • Applications are due by Tuesday, December 23, 2008. • Go to www.orientation.ku.edu for more information about the application process, compensation, and a job description. New Student Orientation | Strong Hall, Rm 154 | orientation.ku.edu | 785-864-4270 CONTRIBUTING TO STUDENT SUCCESS Pi Kappa Phi Buffalo Wild Wings Night BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL & BAR YOU HAVE TO BE HERE™ PUSH America Fundraising Friday night from 5PM to 9PM Buffalo Wild Wings will be donating 15% of their earnings to our philanthropy. PUSH America, which emphasizes Disability Awareness, Volunteerism, and Fundraising, The money raised for PUSH America goes into building handicap accessible environments across the nation as well as funding other PUSH America related foundations. Friday December 5, 2008 5PM-9PM 1012 Mass, Lawrence, KS 66044 University of Kansas 4A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 ADDERALL (CONTINUED FROM 1A) . glow or catastrophica strength to favorably housed bedding presence of old chip curtails weaken the integrity of the foundation. dderall can be swallowed, snorted, smoked or injected. Here a user prepares to blow a line of crushed pills that she cut with her KUID. Snorting the drug increases its immediate effects on the user's brain. Photo Illustration by Jon Goering crave its high or its reinforcing properties. Even chocolate can fall into this category, she said. Adderall is a mixture of somatil- amine, this helps the central **Adderall increases** a user's blood pressure and heart rate. These side effects can increase the urge to smoke cigarettes, because the nicotine has a contrasting calming effect. "If you quit eating chocolate today, you wouldn't necessarily experience negative reinforcement, but you really might miss the taste of chocolate," Hamilton said. Adderall, a mixture of amphetamine salts, affects the central nervous system by increasing levels of dopamine in the brain. That enhances enjoyment and motivation during rewarding experiences such as eating or having sex. Without adequate dopamine, a person with ADHD can feel fatigued, depressed or unmotivated. Strother said doctors could scientifically diagnose a person with ADHD by observing which parts of a person's brain responded during certain activities by taking an X-ray, or PET scan, of the brain. HOW IT WORKS "If you look at a PET scan of someone doing math projects, a person with ADHD has an area that doesn't light up." Strother said. She said the biggest point of disagreement was whether people trying to quit taking Adderall felt compelled to return because of withdrawal symptoms or because they simply enjoyed the high. Strother disagreed with critics who say ADHD describes a behavioral problem rather than an illness. "It's not a made-up illness," she said. "Stimulants have been used for 25 years now. It's just too bad some people take advantage of it." She said stimulants such as Adderalm make all areas of the brain "light up" more. Adderall, which can be swallowed, snorted, smoked or injected, typically has a calming effect, capable with ADHD, but poses in people major health risks and side effects for those without ADHD. The amphetamines cause increased alertness, excitement and blood pressure. The release of dopamine induces a sense of euphoria that can last ALEXIS several hours, longer than the 15- to 30-minute high of cocaine. The increased brain activity can cause insomnia, anxiety, loss of appetite, agitation, increased body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions and, in extreme cases, even death. "I would pick out things from The FDA blames Adderall use for 25 deaths in children and adults. The FDA also found 54 cases of serious cardiovascular problems, including heart attack, stroke, hypertension, palpitations and arrhythmia associated with the stimulant. While she gained the concentration to read, it didn't take long for Alexis to lose her sense of humor, her sex drive, her boyfriend and many friends. Everything she did became logical and void of emotion. There was no room left for relationships, she said of her life with Adderall. "I would pick out things from my carpet. In my younger years, I'd done some hard drugs,and this stuff is more intense than any of those." "I really liked how it felt," she said. "It was something I'd never felt before in my life. My eyes were opened. I could understand things better. I had never read a book on my own before then, but I wanted to learn and read. I didn't care about anything intellectually until I started taking Adderal." ALEXIS Overland Park senior Alexis, daughter of a psychiatrist father and a psychologist mother, got a trial prescription of Addlerall at age 15, when she complained of having difficulty focusing in school. get help A l e x i s my carpet," she said, describing the intense focus that came from taking Adderall. "In my younger years, I'd done some hard drugs, and this stuff is more intense than any of those." KU Psychological Clinic 315 Fraser Hall Lawrence, KS 66044 (785)-864-4121 If you or someone you know struggles with addiction to Adderal or substance abuse, here are four places in Lawrence than can provide assistance. "It was a real addiction," she said. "I'd call my parents and tell them I got my purse stolen and my Adderall was in it just to get another prescription. I was lying to my parents." She said she developed insomnia and hit bottom when she went seven days without sleeping. Counseling and Psychological Services Watkins Health Center, 2nd Floor Lawrence, KS 66045 (785)-864-CAPS (2277) Alpha Recovery Center 1031 Vermont Street Lawrence, KS 66044 (785)-842-6300 When she stopped taking it, the five-foot-two-inch sophomore ballooned from 110 to 140 pounds in four months. Although she knew she was doing the right thing for her health, she couldn't look at herself in the mirror. recalls consuming an entire month's prescription in a week, wondering how she would make it to the next month without Adderall. "You're doing something good by getting off, but then you see the negative effects on your body and it's so depressing." Alexis said. Counseling Services 2706 Iowa Street Suite F Lawrence, KS 60464 (785)-842-7191 It's been two years since she gave up Adderall and Alexis still has trouble sleeping and experiences mild panic attacks. Despite that, she says she is finally headed in the right direction and will get married this summer. "I am 23 years old and should have graduated a long time ago and I still have two more years left after this year," she said. "It sucks, but I feel like I grew so much as a person just through dealing with that." Being in school is a frustrating reminder of what Adderall cost her. Andrew gulped down his third Bud Light as strangers funneled through the front door of his apartment at a party. Despite a night of drinking, he was still alert, having popped an Adderall a friend slipped him earlier in the evening. He was in full swing, ready to continue partying, and downed another beer. ANDREW Andrew, 23, is from Arlington, Va., and dropped out of the University in 2007 to attend trucking school. During his KU years, "Adderall is everywhere," he said. "With a college crowd, it's like socially acceptable cocaine." Andrew took Adderall while drinking with friends because it enabled him to party harder and longer. "I didn't want to be the first to pass out," he said. When he was a student, Andrew procrastinated on writing papers until the night before they were due, because Adderall kept him awake and made him feel like he could run a marathon. Javina Quilice recalls being hunched over her biology test, starring hard at the names and numbers on the page, unable to focus. She had been taking tests for years now, but difficult pre-med courses were taking their toll on her grades. "For me, it was just a utility drug," he said. "I just don't see it becoming habit forming." JAVINA Looking back on his college years. Andrew still thinks illegally taking prescription drugs is fine if the user is responsible. But, he admitted, "Few people are." "I was sitting there and reading whole pages and doing pre-med courses, so I had to retain lots of stuff," she said. "I couldn't retain anything I was reading." She saw a psychiatrist, who diagnosed her with ADHD and prescribed Adderall. She was relieved to discover the grade-saving focus that the drug delivered. "I was able to get As on my tests because I could focus on what I was doing" she said. While she was in school, she took her prescribed 20 milligrams each day. Despite the increased energy she had from taking Adderall, she said the stimulant actually helped regulate her sleeping habits. For the first time, she was accomplishing what she needed to during the day, and it tired her out. She also lost weight while taking Adderall, when she said was healthy for her. Javina, who attended Johnson County Community College in 2006, stopped taking Adderall when she left school. With no more tests to study for and a job working as a customer service representative, she no longer needed the drug. Looking back, she said she avoided getting hooked on Adderall because her psychiatrist stayed connected with her and monitored her progress. Also, she never abused the drug for recreation. "They didn't really care if you upped your prescription That's a $160 doctor visit.It's like by signing that piece of paper, they're saying, 'Here's your drug. Have fun ruining your life." LINDSAY As her thin fingers twisted her dark brown hair into a braid, Lindsay stood in her bathroom getting ready for work. She tied off the braid and removed the orange bottle of Adderall from the medicine cabinet. Plucking out a single "I'm one of those people who tries to stay away from that," Javina said. Soon, the thumping bass from her stereo seemed to grow louder and her heartbeat quickened. As she looked in the mirror, she saw her body swaying to the music. Suddenly, her palms felt sweaty and her mouth, uncomfortably dry. The Adderall was kicking in. pill, she tilted her head back and washed it down with a gulp of water. "It was like everything was building up to more focus, energy and excitement," she said. which she said was healthy for her. Lindsay started taking Adderall illegally two years ago because she was working 12-hour shifts at LINDSAY Olathe junior energy would ever get out of hand. But soon, what was once a convenient way for Lindsay to stay awake on the job until 4 a.m. began controlling her. a nightclub three times per week. Women she worked with at the club took it to provide energy for long shifts of dancing on tables and entertaining customers. When she began taking Adderall more frequently, she decided to try to get a prescription from her doctor by taking ADHD. "I wanted to quit before I ever got a prescription," Lindsay said. "It had taken over my life. I was seriously a slave to Adderall." "I drank two Red Lines," she said about the high caffeine drink. "I totally acted it out. My doctor started prescribing it." When she realized she was hooked, in a moment of strength she flushed her entire prescription down the toilet. But then she gained 10 pounds in two weeks and depression set in. She returned to the doctor for a refill. "They didn't really care if you upped your prescription," she said. "That's a $160 doctor visit. It's like by signing that piece of paper they're saying, 'Here's your drug. Have fun ruining your life.' Not long after she refilled her prescription, Lindsay began searching Google for rehab centers and made appointments with psychiatrists. But she couldn't gather the courage to check into rehab and skipped every appointment. At her lowest weight, the 5-foot-3 junior, whose normal weight is 125, weighed 110 pounds. Being on the drug suppressed her appetite, making it easy to skip meals. "I didn't start taking it because I wanted to lose weight, but it put that desire in me in a weird sort of a way," she said. "I just couldn't stop and I wanted to. With everything in my heart I wanted to." Although Lindsay no longer takes Adderall, she said she still struggles with the effects of her abuse. She said she no longer reads style or fitness magazines because of their unrealistic expectations for women. Seeing friends in her classes who take Adderall is difficult for her because it reminds her of her slender self. "It breaks my heart because I know what it does to you," she said. "It totally took me into some of the lowest places that human beings who struggle with those feelings can go." A year ago, Lindsay was riding back to Lawrence with her brother after spending Christmas Day with her family, when she admitted to him that she was still taking Adderall. "I started bawling, saying, 'I'm taking it again. I don't want to take it. I want to give my life to Christ,'" she said. "I got home that night, flushed it down the toilet, and that's that." "The more you take, the more your body gets used to it, the more you get addicted," she said. "It's Lindsay began attending a local church and seeing a psychiatrist on a regular basis. She said she hasn't returned to Adderall since. Liz has a love-hate relationship with Adderall. She loves the high, but hates the addiction. LIZ something that I can't imagine not having right now" Three years after Liz was prescribed Adderall in high school, the Overland Park freshman regularly takes more than her prescribed dosage — simply because she likes how it makes her feel. "I absolutely for no reason need Adderall," she said. "I can focus and do it on my own, it's a mind thing. I just want the drugs." Liz said when she takes Adderall she can do anything except stay in the same place or sit still. She craves a constant flow of new information or a change of scenery when she's on the stimulant. She likes to mix it with heavy drinking and other painkillers and prescription drugs. At 3:30 p.m. on a recent Friday, she's still recovering from last night's activities. "I mix Adderall, Xanex and Hydrocodone and I drink all the time," she said. "I black out all the time." Linda Keeler, psychologist for Counseling and Psychological Services, said mixing an "upper" like Adderall with a "downer" like alcohol can severely damage the liver, which filters both substances, and the brain, which responds to chemicals. "Telling the brain to both relax and be aware can cause neurological problems and long term damage." Keeler said. Liz, who has abused Adderall for three years, said the damage had already been done. "I just really started relying on it," Liz said. "I started snorting it, started selling them to get money. I took them and wouldn't eat or sleep — I would go crazy." She blames her current abusive addiction on the legal prescription she got as a teenager to treat her ADHD. "No one under 18 should be taking Adderall," she said, her voice shaking as she spoke. "I don't think I should've. I don't think today I would even have this — this thing to deal with. But here I am still taking it and I don't want to be without it. That's awful." Edited by Elizabeth Cattell 1 --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 NEWS 5A HOLIDAYS ASSOCIATED PRESS 'Red, White and Blue' chosen for White House Christmas theme THE WHITE HOUSE BY DONNA CASSATA ASSOCIATED PRESS A fife and drum corps add color to a white chocolate replica of the White House, on display in the State Dining Room of the White House, in Washington, Wednesday WASHINGTON — In the spirit of a tough economy, holiday decorations from Christmastimes past are adoring the White House this Christmas. First lady Laura Bush talked to reporters Wednesday about the holiday choices for a "A Red, White and Blue Christmas" during a sneak peek of a decked-out White House, including the official White House Christmas tree 108 feet. old decorations." “This year, we're going to be very,very careful at Chirstmas. I suspect that a lot of other American families will be the same." Fraser fir from Crumpler, N.C., that brushed the Blue Room ceiling — and an extensive menu from artisanal cheeses to cheesy stoneground grits to coconut cake. In another example of frugal planning, Laura Bush said the first couple would be spending their She also said the lights on the trees in the White House have low-energy LED bulbs, and she encouraged Americans to use them when their holiday lights wear out to save energy. "I've gotten letters from people since, really, right after Sept. 11 that suggested we have a red, white and blue Christmas," Laura Bush told reporters gathered in the East Room. "It gave us a chance to reuse a lot of red ornaments, because we had a lot of those, of course. We brought back some other decorations from Christmases past, just like everyone does, goes through their attic and comes up with their More than 60,000 visitors are expected to visit the White House for tours, with 25 holiday receptions and seven dinners planned. While the official tree holds 369 decorations from artists around the country, the various fir trees scattered throughout the White House have red and blue ornaments from years past. In the ground floor corridor, the White House brought back miniature reproductions of presidents' homes, including those of Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln, which appeared in December 2001. Christmas money on Texas real estate for what she referred to as the "after-life" — the time when they leave the White House in January after her husband's eight years in office. The con- LAURA BUSH First lady "This year, we're going to be very, very careful at Christmas. I suspect that a lot of other American families will be the same," Laura Bush said. "We're going to try to be with each other, to have what really, really matters at the holidays, which is your family and friends around you, to be thankful for our blessings. ... But also ... we will be moving to Dallas in January. And there might be a new house coming along. So I think that's where we'll spend our Christmas money, right at the real estate time." A wistful first lady spoke at length about a few of her favorite things in the White House, from a dedicated staff to the historical art and furniture to what awaits the next first family, Barack and Michelle Obama and their two daughters. ple will be buying a house in Dallas, with plans to spend weekends at their ranch in Crawford. Sally McDonough, the first lady's press secretary, said the first couple don't have occupancy of the Dallas property vet. a tour of the White House before the Bushes moved in January 2001. Clinton pointed to the window in the first lady's dressing room that provides a view of not only the Rose Garden but the Oval Office, a tip that another first lady, Barbara Bush, had given her. Laura Bush said she mentioned the window to Michelle Obama, and "I told her she could tell that to the next person that followed her. So I think there's a great tradition of transition in the United States." When the Obamas visited in November, shortly after the election, President George W. Bush showed Barack Obama the closets and bathroom, and the two "rushed upstairs to look at the gym," Laura Bush said. Bush bikes nearly every In the weeks leading up to the holiday, the Bushes will host almost daily parties with some 22,000 holiday cookies, 600 pounds of asparagus and 700 gallons of eggnog. weekend; Obama works out on a daily basis and plains basketball. The menu ranges from lobster salad with fresh cucumber, radishes and chicory to herb-crusted lamb chops with madeira sauce. Desserts include brioche bread pudding and chocolate gingerbread cake with chocolate glaze. A replica of the White House's North Portico created with 125 pounds of gingerbread and more than 350 pounds of white chocolate is for looking, not tasting. And in a touch of spring, dozens of red tulips filled gold urns on the mantels. LAUREN NORRIS First lady Laura Bush describes the theme for this year's holiday season." A Red, White And Blue Christmas," Wednesday during a media preview at the White House in Washington. J. Scott Applewhite/ASSOCIATED PRESS KU INDEPENDENT STUDY KU Courses Distance Learning 864-5823 enroll@ku.edu www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/is KU ECONOMY Stock market closes up 2 percent Wed. after fluctuations BY JOE BEL BRUNO ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK—Wall Street withstood another stream of bad economic readings Wednesday. Thursday and the government's employment report due Friday. Wall Street has been locked for months in a pattern of surging higher only to fall sharply on negative news about the economy and Earlier, the Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of purchasing executives, said the nation's services sector contracted dramatically in November as slower spending hurt insurers, retailers and hotels. And the Labor Department reported that productivity growth slowed in the third quarter. The Fed's report, known as the beige book, said the country's economic picture has deteriorated, with Americans hunkered down heading into the holidays. The report suggests the economy was sinking deeper into recession. The market, which also fluctuated sharply on Tuesday before closing higher, has now advanced in seven of the last eight sessions. The winning streak was broken only by Monday's big decline that took the Dow Jones industrials down nearly 680 points; even with that plunge, the blue chips still have an advance of nearly 1,040 over the eight-day stretch. higher after investors shuttled between pessimism about the recession and hopes that the nation might start seeing relief soon. The major indexes saw big swings through the day, but all closed up more than 2 percent, giving the market its second straight advance "The market is beginning to look forward, and a lot of the selling pressure appears to be abating. Perhaps some of the hedge funds are becoming less aggressive in selling, and investors are starting to look at the future." PETER CARDILLO Market economist Still, stocks are expected to see more volatility as the week progresses, especially with November retail sales figures being released The day's downbeat news included a drop in productivity, a pullback in the services sector and the Federal Reserve's finding of worsening economic conditions across the country. Investors were initially disheartened by each piece of news but soon shook off their disappointment — until the next dismal report was issued. Analysts largely believe that much of the bad news is already priced into the market, and they again said stocks remain in a bottoming process after the huge declines of the past two months. "The market is beginning to look forward, and a lot of the selling pressure appears to be abating," said Peter Cardillo, chief market economist at New York-based brokerage house Avalon Partners. "Perhaps some of the hedge funds are becoming less aggressive in selling, and investors are starting to look at the future." the financial services sector. On Wednesday, the Institute for Supply Management said its services sector index fell to 37.3 in November from 44.4 in October. The reading was significantly lower than the 42 the market expected. Meanwhile, the Labor Department reported that productivity rose at an annual rate of 1.3 percent in the July-September quarter. That's down from the 3.6 percent growth rate in the second quarter, but slightly higher than the 1.1 percent initially reported a month ago and better than the 0.9 percent rise economists expected. Broader The Dow rose 172.60,or 2.05 percent, to 8,591.69. The blue chip index has gained more than 442 points in the past two session,wipping out more than half of Monday's slide. indexes also closed higher. The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 21.93, or 2.58 percent, to 870.74, while the Nasdaq composite index rose 42.58, or 2.94 percent, to 1,492.38. Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by about 3 to 2 on the New York Stock Exchange, where consolidated volume came to 6.01 billion shares, up from 5.79 billion on Tuesday. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 11.94, or 2.70 percent, to 453.76. While the market's recent advances are no doubt encouraging, analysts largely expect the turbulence to continue well into the future as Wall Street works to emerge from a bear market. 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"Apparently he thinks it's more important that I do something else rather than sing, shake hands, take pictures and spend time with the men and women who put themselves in harms way to protect the very freedom he and all of us live by," the singer wrote in a holiday message posted on his site. Georgia State Court Judge Alvin T. Wong, who denied the request Sept. 30, sees it differently. He noted that Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert J. Ritchie, had performed for the troops before and "would do so even if he was not under a sentence to perform community service. "Besides, giving him credit for something he would otherwise love to do in front of a camera completely defeats the punitive purpose of performing community service," Wong wrote. Ritchie and members of his entourage were arrested last October after they became involved in a fight at a Waffle House in suburban Atlanta after a concert. He pleaded no contest to one count of battery and other charges were dropped. He later returned to a Waffle House and helped raise nearly $20,000 for an Atlanta homeless shelter. Ritchie in his post noted the event, and that the judge didn't give him credit for that either. Ritchie wrote that Wong's ruling was a "slap in the face" and he is having trouble thinking of a better form of community service. The singer is currently on tour in Europe, and plans to participate in U.S.O. concerts scheduled for mid-December. TOMMY HALL ASSOCIATED PRESS Kid Rock (Robert J. Ritchie) was required to log 80 community service hours for a brawl at a Georgia Gate罪案 House. A judge denied his request to perform for U.S. troops in the Middle East. today a 7 Your team is enthusiastic, but also idealistic. You're the leader, so you also have to be the practical one. Take time to think things over before you issue your orders. 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. 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This image came back to me as the title screen of the great but disturbing film "The Killing of John Lennon" began. The background was black as the camera panned across Chapman's deranged face. The phrase "All Chapman's words are his own" appeared. The film tells Chapman's story through his eyes and in his own words. What is most startling about the film is how it shows an ordinary man slowly losing his grip on reality and descending into a world of megalomania. At the beginning, Chapman lives in Hawaii with his wife Scenes of lush palm trees and shots of him at the beach abound. However, the bottle of alcohol inside of a paper bag that Chapman drinks while driving shows that something is wrong. Later, Chapman gives his wife a copy of "The Catcher in the Rye" to read. After finishing it, she tells him that she doesn't understand it. Chapman starts to lose it. The incident then spurs a tirade that culminates in Chapman saying that she would understand him if only she understood the book and its main character, Holden Caulfield. And so his obsession with the book begins. Chapman re-reads it several times within a few months. Soon Chapman convinces himself that he is Holden Caulfield and the catcher in the rye. The line between fact and fiction blur. They merge in and out of each other just like the film walks the line between documentary and fiction. The connection to Lennon emerges at the library as Chapman discovers a book about him. It is here that his anger with his wife and with himself finds an outlet. Chapman becomes increasingly enraged as he sees pictures of the gaudy dress of Lennon as he thinks of songs such as "Imagine," where Lennon talks about imagining a world with no possessions. Chapman later learns that Lennon also owns a yacht, at least two vacation homes and several cars. Chapman then decides to plot to kill Lennon. After buying a gun, he abandons his wife, travels to New York City and arrives outside Lennon's residence at the Dakota Building. However, before his rendezvous he sees the film "Ordinary People" and decides not to do it and instead returns home. The scene shows his last bit of humanity before killing Lennon just weeks later. It was on a cold dark night on Dec. 8, 1980, that Chapman pulled the trigger five times. Lennon died as Chapman stood there with the gun. He didn't try to run or hide; he just stood there. At that moment, Chapman found his identity; he became the person who shot and killed John Lennon. As the movie poster reads, "I was nobody until I killed the biggest somebody on earth." However, finding an identity didn't save him. Soon after, Chapman regretted the murder and 20 years later the effects the death has had on Lennon's wife Yoko Ono. Since 1981 Chapman has spent his time at Attica prison in New York, serving his sentence of 20 years to life. He will most likely spend the rest of his life there as he's already been denied parole five times, most recently in August. Regardless of what happens to Chapman, Lennon is not coming back. In his place his music lives on — with all its flaws and triumphs, from a human being, not a God, just like Mark David Chapman. Mangiaracina is a Lenexa senior in journalism. HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER GUIDELINES Send letters to opinion@kanans.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. Length: 300 words The submission should include the author's name, grade and hometown Find the full letter to the editor policy online at kansan.com/letters. 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He doesn't stop in very often, but he's in charge. --- Wonder Woman is like the Secretary of State. She has lots of foreign friends and yells a lot Superman is like the Secretary of Defense. He's really bloated and solves problems with violence. See? You CAN learn stuff from comics. + MAX RINKEL Where I found models of grassroots feminism FEMME FIRE CAITLIN THORNBRUGH ing of feminism is still changing. I've never seen any of the following people sporting a T-shirt that screams FEMINIST across the chest, but each of these four people, in their own way, has contributed to the meaning behind the movement and has helped me understand what feminism means. You may have never heard of them, but it doesn't negate the importance of their actions. It was started by a few women at the grassroots level and has grown into buttons, posters, T-shirts, slogans, banners, clubs, legislation. magazines, books and educational programs. It comes in an array of sizes and shapes, and more importantly in a variety of different people. Feminism has evolved through many decades and in its beginning was not all-inclusive or perfect. It is not just about the white, middle class woman anymore. I've taken the classes, researched and studied, but my understand- Pamela R. Faye MY MOM MY GRANDPA She's only 5 feet tall, but she has more gumption than anyone I know. My mother has always been a working mom, but that has never been a negative thing. She was the first person who helped me understand what the "glass ceiling" was. She has taught me what it means to work in an office dominated by men and that you can vote Republican and still be a feminist. Growing up in a generation of young men not known for being feminists, my grandpa has learned about women from his three sisters, three daughters and two granddaughters. Constantly supportive, he always asks questions and teaches as well as learns from us. Last week he asked me what "misogyny" meant, and then after looking it up he said, "I like philogyny better." Philogyny is the love or liking of women as opposed to hatred. This reminded me that it is important to remember to focus CHRIS SMITH I could say something about all of the women's studies professors I've had at KU, but Milton is one of the greatest. He has taught me, along with his other students, that men are part of the fight as well. One of my favorite memories from this semester is having class outside, and he was so engrossed in conversation with the class and MILTON WENDLAND on the positives and progress as well as recognizing the problems. his lecture, he yelled, "Vagina power!" while using exuberant hand gestures as a group of frat boys walked by. Instead of assigning a final exam, our class did grassroots activism projects to help further the LGBT movement. He has shown that men can teach women's studies classes and be just as effective as women. I am a kind person. I am very happy to see you. CLAUDIA FREANEY Claudia has one characteristic that two years ago I would have considered an automatic removal from the feminist category. She's a sorority girl. But she happens to be one of the most down-to-earth feminists I know. She has restored my faith in sororities and helped me overcome my own projected stereotype. She is her own person inside and out of her house and hasn't let a projected image overtake her personal opinions or identities. All college women, whether interested in the greek life or not, could learn from her example. ... A grandfather, a professor, a working mom and a sorority girl all taught me something about feminism. These are just a few of the examples closest to me who have taught me just as much as any class, article or research could They are not the top four feminists in the world, the country, or eastern Kansas, but their different ages, genders, occupations and religions that make up their worldviews demonstrate a movement that survives through example. Thornbrugh is a Lenexa sophomore in women's studies and creative writing. editorials around the nation Unfortunately for Barack Obama, "ready on Day One" has turned out to be more than a theme of the campaign that got him elected. It is now the understatement of his impending presidency. The White House Forget the honeymoon; we need Obama now Given the worsening economic storm and the lack of confidence in the Bush administration's handling of the gathering mess (when last seen, Bush was sporting a poncho in Peru), neither Obama nor we can afford to wait for the parades and balls to usher in his historic presidency. Obama must be in nigh gear before Jan. 20, Inauguration Day. He has sent numerous signals that he gets that. Obama appears to have gathered smart and wise people to populate his economic team and correct the worst U.S. economic crisis since the Great Depression. But the selections of members of his economic team was meant to bolster confidence. We are reminded that we have only one president at a time — as if we need any reminder, given everything crashing on us — and Obama cannot give the reins an overt grab now. We need their big thinking now, but constitutional formalities insist on a transition period. We're certain it won't be down time for Obama & Co. The Courier-Journal FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. Dear Kansan editors, put this in a newspaper, and I will send my hot friends to your office. --- If you get on the TV at Allen Fieldhouse, please wave to the camera and not the TV. --- I saw a guy with black and white plaid tight jeans on. Does he not own a mirror? --- To the dumbass from Missouri in front of me who blocked traffic in front of the parking garage: You suck. --out by them. --out by them. This Friday is the last discussion with my Social Psych TA, and she still hasn't made a move. Don't make me live like this! I can't do my swim workout because there is a basketball game in two hours. Somehow that doesn't make sense. --out by them. --- Bring back the old basketball chant! I love KU, but we need to learn how to make a layup. --- You just described every liberal in Kansas in your column. --out by them. --out by them. I've just asked my roommate to bring me some pants. You don't sit at basketball games unless it is halftime or the game is over. --out by them. Preaching Darwinism is a lot like being constipated. It doesn't matter how hard you push it. It is still a load of crap With my backpack on, my shadow kind of looks like a turtle wearing a scarf. --out by them. Did anybody else notice the word therapist is just the rapi- st crunched together? I did and now I'm highly freaked out by them. Pizza Shuttle just sits in my stomach for days. Then there is one awful day where it all --- --- I'm convinced that GSP Dining Hall gets E's leftovers. --- I don't mean to hurt you but I mean this with all my heart: Your butt stinks --- Who the hell vandalized the Union? --- I kind of miss that demented looking little girl from the old Pizza Street commercial. --- @ @KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. 8A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY OF DAILY KANSAS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 ENVIRONMENT Human-made noise inhibits marine life's communication BY ARIEL DAVID ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS I A whale leaps out of the water in what is called "breaching." On the sidelines of a UN wildlife conference in Rome on Wednesday, United Nations officials and environmental groups say human-made noise in the oceans is increasing, further threatening endangered animals such as whales and dolphins that use sound to communicate and orient themselves. ROME — The songs that whales and dolphins use to communicate, orient themselves and find mates are being drowned out by human-made noises in the world's oceans, U.N. officials and environmental groups said Wednesday. That sound pollution — everything from increasing commercial shipping and seismic surveys to a new generation of military sonar — is not only confounding the mammals, it also is further threatening the survival of these endangered animals. Studies show that these cetaceans, which once communicated over thousands of miles (kilometers) to forage and mate, are losing touch with each other, the experts said on the sidelines of a U.N. wildlife conference in Rome. "Call it a cocktail-party effect," said Mark Simmonds, director of the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, a Britain-based NGO. "You have to speak louder and louder until no one can hear each other anymore." An indirect source of noise pollution may also be coming from climate change, which is altering the chemistry of the oceans and making sound travel farther through sea water, the experts said. Representatives of more than 100 governments are gathered in Rome for a meeting of the U.N.-backed Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals. The agenda of the conference, which ends Friday, includes ways to increase protection for endangered species, including measures to mitigate underwater noise. Environmental groups also are increasingly finding cases of beached whales and dolphins that can be linked to sound pollution, Simmonds said. Marine mammals are turning up on the world's beaches with tissue damage similar to that found in divers suffering from decompression sickness. The condition, known as the bends, causes gas bubbles to form in the bloodstream upon surfacing too quickly. Scientists say the use of military sonar or seismic testing may have scared the animals into diving and surfacing beyond their physical limits, Simmonds said. Several species of cetaceans are already listed as endangered or critically endangered from other causes, including hunting, chemical pollution, collisions with boats and entanglements with fishing equipment. Though it is not yet known precisely how many anti- mals are affected, sound pollution is increasingly being recognized as a serious factor, the experts said. As an example, Simmonds offered two incidents this year which, though still under study, could be linked to noise pollution; the beaching of more than 100 melon-headed whales in Madagascar and that of two dozen common dolphins on the southern British coast. The sound of a seismic test, used to locate hydrocarbons beneath the seabed, can spread 1,800 miles (3,000 kilometers) under water, said Veronica Frank, an official with the International Fund for Animal Welfare. A study by her group found that the blue whale, which used to communicate across entire oceans, has lost 90 percent of its range over the last 40 years. Need A Break? Escape the Grind of Finals Week Finals Guide Pick up you copy on December 15th - 19th THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Escape the Grind of Finals Week Finals Guide CLIMATE [Image of a person wearing a knitted hat and scarf, looking out of a window with blinds.] Photo illustration by Jon Goering/KANSAN Winter weather can contribute to changes in mood, especially if students aren't getting enough sleep. Steve Ilardi, associate professor of psychology, said some factors that contributed to seasonal depression, such as lack of sun exposure and sleep deprivation, were avoidable. Winter weather affects moods Steve llardi, associate professor of psychology,says getting enough sleep, staying active and taking vitamins help students avoid seasonal depression BY JOE PREINER jpreiner@kansan.com Sarah Brengarth doesn't want to get out of bed. She looks outside the window in her room and sees it's cloudy again. The 40-degree temperature completes the dreary morning. Brengarth, Columbia, Mo. junior, just wants to stay inside and sleep. She is one of many people affected by the changing weather. Steve Ilardi, associate professor of psychology, said about one in every three Americans felt the effects of the winter blues. If the feelings persist, he said, these people could fall prey to seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression brought on by the changing weather. The impending winter's most influential factors are the decrease in sunlight and the drop in temperature, Iardi said. These changes affect the functioning of the brain and throw off the body's internal clock, called the circadian rhythm. Iardi said our brain notices the differences in light intensity and resets our body clock according to a 24-hour cycle. "It's not a Timex." lardi said. "It needs to be reset every day." Iardi said if the body's clock wasn't reset, there tended to be negative consequences. The personal costs of the changing season include drops in energy levels, negative moods and trouble sleeping. Ilardi said the quality of sleep also declined, becoming less restorative. He said the lack of sleep could bring on the full effects of depression. Bret Jones, Topeka senior, said he tended to snuggle up with his Xbox when it was too cold to go outside. Usually an active person, Jones said his level of physical activity dropped drastically during the winter months. The decline in physical activity is common from December through February, Ilardi said. He said the colder temperatures kept people from spending time outside, the consequences of which were two-fold. Ilardi said physical activity was a potent anti-depressant. A lack of activity makes people more prone to depression. Along with reduced activity, Ilardi said staying inside robbed people of an important part of their health; sunlight. the skin make vitamin D, a nutrient vital to brain function. He said by the end of winter, 80 percent of Americans suffered from a vitamin D deficiency. The Mayo Clinic Web site said vitamin D was crucial to maintaining healthy bones as well as helping prevent certain cancers and high blood pressure. The sun helps the body in many important ways. Ilardi said exposure to sunlight stimulated brain circuits that produce serotonin and dopamine, essential brain chemicals. Dopamine, a chemical used mainly in the pleasure centers of the brain, helps keep people more alert and energetic. Ilardi said people reported "a sensation of raw pleasure" when outside on a sunny day. The other chemical, serotonin, plays a soothing role, reducing stress reactions in the brain. Ilardi said sunlight also helped Ihardi said the various factors that could contribute to depression during the winter were relatively easy to avoid. He said students could spend 30 minutes outdoors on reasonably bright days or take vitamin supplements to battle deficiency. He said students should aim to sleep about eight or nine hours to be fully rested. Ihardi said these strategies could help students avoid feeling down. "Look at what happens to children," Ilardi said. "They get enough sleep and they get restless, not sleepy. The vast majority of students should take that difference as a sign." Jones said he generally managed to get enough sleep during the semester, averaging about seven hours each night. Ilardi said avoiding sleep deprivation was paramount, and that more than 80 percent of depression cases list a lack of sleep as a contributing factor. He said figuring out if a person was getting enough sleep was simple. He said yawning or getting drowsy when bored was an indication of sleep debt. 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BIG 12 FOOTBALL | 8B WWW.KANSAN.COM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 PAGE 18 COMMENTARY KANSAS 100, NEW MEXICO STATE 79 Freebies welcome in the fieldhouse BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR smontemayor@kansan.com Outside Allen Field House Wednesday night, gusts of wind delivered the biting cold like a slap to the face. Inside, 8:12 remained in the first half when freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor sank his team's first free throw of the night. The ball momentarily kissed the glass before caressing the net, representing just one of the 26 points Kansas had scored up to that moment in its 100-79 victory against New Mexico State. Afterward Taylor slapped hands with a few teammates — as players usually do after sinking a few freebies — and quickly headed up court to defend. Simple enough. Suce, Kansas entered the game leading the Big 12 in free throw proficiency and it collectively hit 15 of 17 attempts (88.2 percent). Taylor went berserk against the Aggies, racking up a season-high 23 points. But him sinking seven of eight free throws, and his teams continued success in that area? Pretty routine stuff. As elementary as it gets. Kansas' 32-of-36 free throw shooting Monday night? A product of an exceptionally rough game. Sidebar material at best. That is until you consider that one of the most fundamental procedures in basketball — one taught in the earliest levels of P.E. class — is largely the reason one more championship banner hangs in the Phog this season and was a factor in the only loss this year's team has experienced so far. Consider first the one loss, a Nov. 25 89-81 overtime loss to No. 16 Syracuse in the CBE Classic final. It was no coincidence that the game was Kansas' worst night collectively in terms of free throw percentage. That night, Kansas enjoyed a 41-30 halftime lead having cashed in all five of its free throw attempts. The second half numbers virtually flipped in favor of Syracuse — 42-31 — as Kansas hit just four of 11 free throw attempts before the Orange forced overtime and eventually left Kansas City victorious. The game was the first meeting between the two teams since the 2003 National Championship game — pure heartbreak to anyone around these parts. Kansas missed 18 freethrows that night. In a game decided by three points, no one with any hopes of sanity can claim that the Jayhawks' piss poor free throw shooting that night was not a deciding factor. This brings us to April 7 of this year. That same, terrifying feeling of witnessing a championship slip away crippled all parts of Memphis and those decked out in blue and white in the Alamodome in San Antonio. On this night, Kansas hit 14 of 15 free throw attempts — four of which to seal it in overtime and bring home a title. That penchant for making good on shots from the line has carried over to this team, and this year's Syracuse loss drove home its importance to Taylor and his teammates. It is undoubtedly a strength Coach Bill Self isn't likely to take for granted any time soon. "They're free throws. You're supposed to make them," Taylor said. "Now we know they can win games for us. We learned a hard lesson against Syracuse, but now we know we have to just focus at the line. I know I am." Edited by Becka Cremer There's plenty for this team to improve upon this year; clamping down on defense, playing tough yet smart and establishing all around depth and consistency. The list goes on as it does with any talented yet green team. But the fact that a Kansas player at the line this season has become synonymous with points shows that there is much to like about these guys too. There are few virtues as uncommon to a raw, young team seeking an identity in December as precise free throw shooting. This team has that. Kansas soars Jayhawks hit century mark for sixth win this season BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com KANSAS 15 HARDMAN 32 NENEXIC 24 Tyshawn Taylor turned and looked straight at the end of the Kansas bench after he threw down a one-handed dunk with four minutes left in Kansas 100-79 victory against New Mexico State. Taylor, a freshman guard, wanted to make sure Mario Little saw the play. Little, an injured junior guard, teased Taylor repeatedly in practice Tuesday. Little told Taylor he didn't think he could actually dunk. Taylor promised to prove him wrong. "I told him I was going to show it," Taylor said. "I did." Twice. Three minutes before, Taylor drove the lane for a two-handed jam. The two dunks were merely the exclamation points to add to the end of Taylor's career-night. "I felt good today," Taylor said. Taylor couldn't remember the last time he scored that many points. It was his most ever at Kansas and he never scored more than 21 points at St. Anthony's High School in New Jersey. He scored 23 points with three assists and a steal. Even when the rest of the layhawks didn't. Taylor scored 14 points during the first half of the game when the Aggies were like gum on the bottom of the layhawks' shoes. They would not go away. The lajayhaws aided the Aggies' cause of staying in the game. SEE BASKETBALL ON PAGE 4B Kansas kept piecing together small runs - 11-2, 8-0, 11-4 -but New Mexico State always recovered. Jon Goering/KANSAN Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor flies toward the basket on his way to an emphatic slam during the second half of Wednesday's game against New Mexico State. Taylor hit eight of his 14 shots from the field and seven of eight from the freethrow line, scoring 23 points in the Kansas victory. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Morris shining in second halves so far this season KANSAS 20 Junior guard Sade Morris takes the ball to the basket during Sunday's game against New Orleans. Morris scored all 17 of her points in the second half. Jon Goering/KANSAN BY JAYSON JENKS jjenks@kansan.com When a player struggles for stretches to start a Kansas practice, coach Bonnie Henrickson makes a point to turn the situation into a game-like scenario. "We say, 'hey listen, it's halftime,' Henrickson said. "It's the second half, let's turn it around." No player has applied that message to games as noticeably as junior guard Sade Morris. Twice this season — most recently against New Orleans on Sunday — Morris has overcome sluggish starts with high-scoring second halves. "I felt like I was doing the same in the first half. Shots just weren't falling. The more you go, the more it's going to happen." In Kansas' second game of the season against Iowa, Morris scored all 17 of her points after halftime. And she performed well after the break again on Sunday, scoring 12 points in the second half against New Orleans after making just three of 11 shots in the first 20 minutes. "I felt like I was doing the same in the first half. Shots just weren't falling," Morris said. "The more you go, the more it's going to happen." So what changes in the 20 minutes between each half? Not much in terms of strategy or intensity, Morris said. During her second half scoring outbursts, though, Morris appears more at ease driving toward the basket — something Henrickson consistently stresses. "She's got great pace to the rim, she's just got to find rhythm around the rim to finish." Henrickson said. SADE MORRIS Junior guard But Morris has also made a habit of making shots early in the second half. After erratic shooting in the first halves against Iowa and New Orleans, Morris' early baskets provided a much-needed spark. "You make that first one and it's like 'there you go, I'm unleashed, let's go.' Morris said. "I can keep doing." what I'm doing because I know the next shot I take is going down" BOOGAARD OUT TODAY, QUESTIONABLE FOR SUNDAY After having her stress reaction reevaluated by a doctor yesterday, sophomore center Krysten Boogaard will miss today's game against San Jose State. She is questionable for Sunday's game at Marquette. Boogaard, who is averaging 8 points and four rebounds in two games, has already missed two games because of the injury. Edited by Scott R. Toland --- 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY DECEMBER 4, 2008 quote of the day "We have to grow up and understand that every game is a dog fight. We have to be prepared defensively. We have to embrace who we are. We are a defensive team who creates opportunities off of our defense. Not that we aren't a good offensive team, but we have to understand who we are and embrace that. This group has to start walking the walk, because we haven't looked very mature here in the last two games." fact of the day — Kansas women's basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson The Kansas women's basketball team won its last Big 12 regular season championship in 1996-97. trivia of the day Q: When was the last time Kansas women's basketball team reached the NCAA tournament? A: 1999-00. Kansas lost to Vanderbilt in the first round in 2000 NCAA Women's Tournament. sports schedule Women's basketball: San Jose State, 7 p.m. (Lawrence) Swimming & Diving: Kenyon Invite, all day (Gambier, Ohio) Today Friday Swimming & Diving: Kenyon Invite, all day (Gambier, Ohio) Track & Field: Holiday Preview, all day (Ames, Iowa) Saturday Men's basketball: Jackson State, 1 p.m. (Lawrence) Swimming & diving: Kenyon Invite, all day (Gambier, Ohio) NFL Rams return linebacker to lineup, set example ST. LOUIS — Like Orlando Pace a week earlier, St. Louis Rams linebacker Chris Draft appears ready to return to the lineup ahead of schedule. They're setting an example for teammates that it's important to play to the finish, even if the season is a lost cause. "It shows you some of the character you have on the team," coach Jim Haslett said Wednesday. A look at Jayhawks in the 2008 draft class one month into the season, two members of the 2008 national champion 2005 national championship team faced off for the first time. Mario Chalmer's Miami Heat edged out Brandon Rush and the Indiana Pacers with the final tally of 109-100. Rush, for the first time all season, hit double-digit points, while going perfect from behind the arc. Chalmer had a sub-par performance offensively, not hitting from the field, but adding five free throws. His defense once again saved his day though, and he came through with three steals for the Heat. Here's how Rush, Chalmers and the other members of the 2008 draft class are faring. BRANDON RUSH, PACERS GUARD Associated Press Rush is still coming off the bench for the Pacers, but he's beginning to get a real feel for the pro game. BY TIM DWYER tdwyer@kansan.com His recent stretch of three games with double-digit points has led to Indiana's giving him more and more minutes. In each of his last four games, he has played more than any game previous. He had a coming out party against Dallas, scoring 18 points while adding two boards, an assist and a steal. DARRELL ARTHUR, GRIZZLIES FORWARD Arthur is playing alongside two legitimate rookie of the year candidates in ex-USC Trojan OJ. Mayo and Spaniard Marc Gasol. While Arthur's rebounding is second on the team—behind Gasol—he has lost his starting spot and seen his minutes deteriorate over the last two games. Since his 16-point, nine rebound performance in 33 minutes against the Utah Jazz November 22, Arthur has been relegated to a smaller role. For the first time since his NBA debut, Arthur was out of the starting lineup November 28 against the Spurs and saw six minutes of playing time. MARIO CHALMERS, HEAT GUARD Chalmers has really hit his stride lately, putting up double figures in points in three of the last four games after only accomplishing the feat twice in the first 13. He started the streak with a 23-point, six rebound, four assist and four steal performance against the Houston Rockets. His inspired play of late has made him arguably the most valuable rookie on his team, quite a feat for someone playing with Michael Beasley, Chalmers' defensive capabilities have endeared him to fans, and his 2.1 steals per game are fifth in the league. DARNELL JACKSON, CAVALIERS FORWARD Jackson is finally healthy. After missing the team's first 13 games, Jackson has come in to play a reserve role for the Cavs in their last three, all wins for Cleveland. Jackson will get the least minutes of any of the layhawk rookies in the NBA, but he should start to see more as he returns to full health. Though he'll only play a minor role, Jackson has a considerably better chance of being a member of an NBA championship this year than any other Kansas rookie. SASHA KAUN, CSKA MOSCOW FORWARD Kaun. who plays in his potty THE MORNING BREW Kaun, who plays in his native Russia, has seen limited time playing for CSKA Moscow, averaging just under seven minutes. Kaun's Russian team is one of the best in the Euroleague, going 20-4 so far, with two of those losses coming in exhibitions against NBA teams—they fell to the Orlando Magic 94-66, and to the Toronto Raptors 86-78. In those games, Kaun faced off against two of the best forwards in the NBA: Dwight Howard and Chris Bosh. He scored two points in each while pulling down five rebounds. 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All this as a member of the Air Force Reserve with no prior military experience needed. NFL Chiefs cornerback and coach share resumé points KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Looking at Maurice Leggett, as Herm Edwards almost feels as though he's dusted off a 30-year-old photograph of himself. Like Leggett, the Kansas City Chiefs' coach was a cornerback at a college that never played in a major bowl game or figured in the arguments over the national championship. Like Leggett, Edwards endured the sting of rejection, ignored by every team in every round of the NFL draft. But Edwards did not let that deter him. He leaped on an opportunity to try out for a team as an undrafted free agent, and won a spot for himself on the roster. And so has Leggett. It's a long way from Division II Valdosta State to the National Football League — just as it was a long way from San Diego State for Edwards. And while no one is predicting that Leggett will attain the stardom that Edwards experienced as a cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles, he seems to be proving, week by week, game by game, that he belongs in the NFL. "I know when I make mistakes," Leggett said. "It's just a matter of trying to learn from your mistakes every week." The 5-foot-11, 188-pounder had by far his best game last week at Oakland. In addition to four tackles, he also scooped up a fumble on a botched fake field goal attempt and sped 67 yards for a touchdown that turned out to be the difference in a 20-13 victory that snapped a seven-game losing streak. Associated Press NEWBLE STREET PIZZA 711 W. 23 St. #19 Located in the Macy's Marketing Center 785-865-2323 100% TUITION ASSISTANCE OPEN LATE NIGHT Large 6.99 Large 1 Topping Discount • Carry Out • Delivery WWW.WHEATSTATEPIZZA.com WWW.WHEATSTATEPIZZA.com Not valid with other offers. Delivery with other offers. 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Powers, who attends Olathe South High School, swims for the Lawrence Aquahawk club team and will become a breaststroke specialist for the Jayhawks. "We lose nine seniors this year, who will be greatly missed, and the countless hours Jen has put into this year's recruiting effort has really paid off" Campbell said in a statement last week about this year's recruiting. In Campbell's statement, he said Powers had tremendous upside and that she was one of the most athletic swimmers in the midwest. Brull, a senior at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, is being recruited as a freestyle specialist and is a Junior Nationals qualifier. Campbell said that Brull would come in right away to help the team in sprint and middle-distance freestyle events. As well as helping out individually, Brull will also be CLARK CAMPBELL Coach Campbellasso sees Powers making significant time drops in college with her athletics in the pool. T he jayhawks will be getting a competitor in Rosipersi, an Ohio native who attends The Hawken School. Rospierski participated in the Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb., last summer and is also an Ohio state champion and record holder in the 100 yard-breaststroke. Campbell and the staff are excited to bring an Olympic Trials qualifier to the program. Campbell also said in his statement that Rospierski's competitiveness was going to help her compete for Big 12 and NCAA championships, and that she could be a player at the 2012 Olympic Trials. Rudman, who is from Baldwin City and home-schooled, is a club teammate of recruit Cora Powers through the Lawrence Aquahawks program. Rudman is being recruited for the backstroke. The staff is thrilled that Rudman chose to stay close to home and swim for the Jayhawks, Campbell also said that her experience on the Junior National Team would help her in college swimming. Swank, a senior at Wichita Trinity Academy, swims for the Wichita Swim Club. Also a Junior National Qualifier, Swank is being recruited for her skills in the distance free events. The layhawks will get a fierce competitor in Swank. In his statement, Campbell said that her strong work ethic and desire to be the best was going to make her a fun one to coach and watch succeed in the KU program. Wagner, a senior at South Fort Myers High School in Florida, is being recruited as a sprint freestyle specialist and is also a NISCA High School All-American. One of the reasons Campbell likes Wagner is her athletic abilities. Wagner not only swims, but also plays varsity basketball. Campbell said in his statement that Wagner reminded him of former Jayhawk swimmer, Jenny Short. The team also plans to sign a few more athletes during the spring signing period. — Edited by Kelsey Hayes SWIMMING AND DIVING Meet closes fall season BY ADAM SAMSON asamson@kansan.com The Kansas swimming and driving team heads to Gambier, Ohio; today for the Kenyon Invitational. The top-ranked Division III squad Kenyon College will play host to the three-day event at the Kenyon Athletic Center. This meet will conclude the fall meet season. The Jayhawks won't compete again until Jan. 9 in away dual meets against Florida International and Miami (FL). Last year at the Kenyon Invitational the jayhawks finished first and broke 11 Kenyon Athletic Center Natatorium records in the three days of competition. Three current Jayhawks broke individual pool records, including senior Maria Mayrovich, who broke the 50-, 100- and 200-yard freestyle records, senior Danielle Herrmann, who broke the 100-yard breaststroke record and senior Ashley Leidigh, who broke the 200-yard butterfly record. Five relay records were also broken during last year's invite. style race, the rest of the events will have preliminary heats in the morning and final heats at night. Excluding the 800-yard free-style relay and the 1650-yard free- Other participants at the invitational include Carnegie-Mellon, Colgate, Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins and Carnegie-Mellon and Davidson. Both Johns Hopkins and Carnegie-Mellon are ranked in the top 15 in the Division III poll. Davidson is ranked No. 22 in the CollegeSwimming.com Mid-Major poll. Edited by Brenna Hawley Kenyon Invite Schedule Today — Timed Finals at 6:00 p.m. 800 Freestyle Relay 1650 Freestyle Friday — Preliminaries at 9:30 a.m. and Finals at 6:00 p.m. 200 Freestyle Relay 200 Butterfly 200 Freestyle 100 Breaststroke 100 Backstroke 400 I.M. 50 Freestyle 400 Medley Relay Saturday — Preliminaries at 9:30 a.m. and Finals 6:00 p.m. 200 Medley Relay 500 Freestyle 200 Backstroke 100 Butterfly 200 Breaststroke 100 Freestyle 200 I.M. 400 Freestyle Relay BIG 12 FOOTBALL Maclin's talent for returns could give Mizzou an edge against the Sooners ASSOCIATED PRESS Missouri wide receiver Jeremy Macin run's with the ball during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Kansas City, Mo. Oklahoma is the only team in the country to allow four kickoff returns for touchdown. And the Sooners haven't even played Missouri All-American Jeremy Macin yet. MIZZOU 9 ICE RACING Saturday, DECEMBER 13 7:30 p.m. Razor Sharp Steel Studded Tires! MOTORCYCLES AND QUADS ON ICE! World Class Riders! ExpOcentre KID. TICKETS JUST $5! Adults $15 in advance at Ticketmaster.com, Expo Box Office, 785.234.4545, or Ticketmaster outlets. VIP seats also available. THE GREATEST SPECTACLE THE GREATEST SPECTACLE ON ICE! Oklahoma has allowed four kickoff returns for touchdowns "It's a big challenge," Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said. "Every week there seems to be someone back there that's awfully good, that you'd rather not see have the ball. BY R.B. FALLSTROM ASSOCIATED PRESS Maclin, the Tigers' do-it-all sophomore with 4.3 40 speed, has four TD returns in his career. Given a chance to get his hands on a few Oklahoma kicks, Maclin perhaps represents Missouri's best chance to pull an upset Saturday night against the high-scoring Sooners in the Big 12 championship game in Kansas City. COLUMBIA, Mo. — Oklahoma is the only team in the country to allow four kickoff returns for touchdown. And the Sooners haven't even faced Missouri All-American Jeremy Maclin — yet. "You've got to be able to kick it and cover." Maclin leads the nation with an average of 205.5 all-purpose yards, and during his short, scintillating college career has gone the distance on two kickoffs and two punts. He also has a team-leading 88 receptions with 11 touchdowns. "Id love to get one (kick)," Maclin said. "But you can't be too overanxious, you can't try to make something that's not there. You've got to take what they give you." Kansas did its best to limit the electricity Maclin can generate with sidesaddle punts designed to roll toward the goal and away from the return man. Other teams have tried pooch kickoffs, popping it up to a less dangerous player in front of Maclin. Of course, Oklahoma (11-1, 7-1) will have to give him a chance. The Sooners were burned last week by Perrish Cox's 90-yard return for Oklahoma State that cut their lead to 44-41. "J-Mac gets his hands on the ball a lot, but they're doing a lot of squibbing," coach Gary Pinkel said. "Doing everything they can. His numbers might not be as good because people are smarter about what they do." Pinkel noted the tactic was a first for Kansas. "It was smart. They wanted the ball to roll, and he doesn't have a chance to get it," the coach said. The interesting aspect of Oklahoma's weakness is except when return men go the distance, the coverage teams are not that bad. The Sooners kick off more than any team in the nation so they're going to give up more yards. Their profile has been to kick away until they give up a touch. down, and then start the squib treatment. Maclin doesn't know what to expect. "You've just got to make the best of the opportunity that's given to you," Maclin said. "If they kick the ball deep, hopefully we can get together a return and try to exploit them a little bit." Even without a big return game, Maclin sees ways to beat the school that's won 18 of 19 against the Tigers and whipped them 38-17 in last year's conference championship game. He's a smarter player in his second college season, adding diligent film study to his regimen, and expects those hours in a darkened room will provide a few tips to taking down Oklahoma. "You've got to take their weaknesses, man, try to expose them," Maclin said. "That's the blueprint to beating any team, regardless of who you're playing. You've got to do the little things necessary to take that extra step." Maclin maintains Oklahoma is far from perfect. The Sooners have a recent history of stumbling at the finish line, too, losing to West Virginia and Boise State the last two years in the Fiesta Bowl, getting blown out by Southern California in the 2005 Orange Bowl, and getting upset 35-7 by Kansas State in 2003 conference title. 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 4B KANSAS 100, NEW MEXICO STATE 79 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY. DECEMBER 4,2008 G KANSAS 10042-58 New Mexico State 7931-48 ALLIS JAYHAWK STAT LEADERS Points PETER DAVIS Tyshawn Taylor 19 Rebounds Assists Cole Aldrich 13 PRODUCED KANSAS BOX SCORE Sherron Collins 11
PlayerFG-FGA3FG-3FGRebsAPts
Morris, Markieff3-80-1428
Aldrich, Cole5-90-013113
Collins, Sherron6-112-421115
Morningstar, Brady1-31-2223
Taylor, Tyshawn8-140-31323
Teahan, Conner0-00-0402
Bechard, Brennan0-10-1000
Thomas, Quintrell5-50-07010
Reed, Tyrel4-84-62012
Morris, Marcus3-60-0416
Releford, Travis1-30-0302
Appleton, Tyrone2-20-0004
Juenemann, Jordan0-00-0000
Buford, Chase0-00-0000
Kleinmann, Matt1-10-0002
Team4
Totals39-717-174620100
NEW MEXICO STATE BOX SCORE
PlayerFG-FGA3FG-3FGAPts
McKines, Wendell5-101-22113
Gillenwater, Troy4-102-44015
Young, Jahmar4-81-50417
Laroche, Jernst1-10-0042
Gibson, Jonathan6-134-91416
Lumpkins, Robert1-50-2212
Rahman, Hamidu4-70-0518
Castillo, Gordo2-42-4226
Gabriel, Chris0-00-0100
Team3
Totals20-538-18201779
SCHEDULE Date Opponent Result/Time 11/4 vs. Washburn (Ex.) W, 98-79 11/11 vs. Emporia State (Ex.) W, 103-58 11/16 vs. UMKC W, 71-56 11/18 vs. Florida Gulf Coast W, 85-45 11/24 vs. Washington (in Kansas City, Mo.) W, 73-54 11/25 vs. Syracuse (in Kansas City, Mo.) L, 89-81 (OT) 11/28 vs. Coppin State W, 85-53 12/1 vs. Kent State W, 87-60 12/3 vs. New Mexico State W, 100-79 12/6 vs. Jackson State 1 p.m. 12/13 vs. Massachusetts 1 p.m. 12/20 vs. Temple 1:30 p.m. 12/23 at Arizona 9:30 p.m. 12/30 vs. Albany NY 8 p.m. 1/03 vs. Tennessee 1 p.m. 1/6 vs. Siena 7 p.m. 1/10 at Michigan State Noon 1/13 vs. Kansas State 7 p.m. 1/17 at Colorado 2:30 p.m. 1/19 vs. Texas A&M 8 p.m. 1/24 at Iowa State 1 p.m. 1/28 at Nebraska 6:30 p.m. 1/31 vs. Colorado 3 p.m. 2/2 at Baylor 8 p.m. 2/7 vs. Oklahoma State 2:30 p.m. 2/9 at Missouri 8 p.m. 2/14 at Kansas State 2:30 p.m. 2/18 vs. Iowa State 7 p.m. 2/21 vs. Nebraska 3 p.m. 2/23 at Oklahoma 8 p.m. 3/1 vs. Missouri 1 p.m. 3/4 at Texas Tech 8:30 p.m. 3/7 vs. Texas 3 p.m. Thomas breaks out of his season's funk MEN'S BASKET BY MARK DENT mdent@kansan.com Quintrell Thomas is not a talkative guy. His roommate, freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor, usually initiates their conversations. But recently, Taylor was even having trouble with that. Thomas, a freshman forward, had stayed to himself more than normal. Hed sit in the room and shut the door, not wanting anyone to bother him. Basketball had caused the silence. Thomas wasn't happy with his play. "You could really notice a difference," Taylor said. But after Wednesday's 100-79 victory against New Mexico State, Thomas had the smile back on his face that his teammates had grown accustomed to seeing. He scored 10 points on five-for-five shooting and grabbed seven rebounds. It was his best game since exhibition play. "He needed that," Kansas coach Bill said. A month ago, the other players were calling Thomas the team's biggest surprise. He was the one most of them filled out for that question in a survey from Self. And early on, Thomas seemed like a surprise. He was the leasheraled recruit but starred in the first exhibition game. That night, he had 10 points and six rebounds in 14 minutes. Kansas coach Bill Self rewarded him with a start in the first regular season game. Thomas was behind the Morris twins and sophomore center Cole Aldrich in Self's seven-man rotation. In the four games before Wednesday, Thomas didn't once log more than nine minutes. He grabbed just five rebounds. Thomas didn't make a field goal that night against UMKC. The next game he didn't start. His minutes dwindled. And Taylor could tell his teammate was upset. Self noticed, too. Then reality set in. So after watching film of the Coppin State game on Saturday morning, Self pulled Thomas aside in the locker room. He told him he wasn't going after rebounds. He wasn't putting himself in position to score. Lastly, Self left him with this message: If he didn't start doing those things better, he couldn't give him significant minutes. Something finally clicked for Thomas on Wednesday. Aldrich had picked up his second foul early, Freshman forwards Marcus and Markieff Morris had two as well. The jayhawks needed Thomas, and he produced. He came into the game with about 13 minutes to go in the first half and immediately made a jump shot. When the Aggies pulled within six, he was part of a group that stretched the Jayhawks' lead to 11 by halftime. Then in the second half, Self was really pleased with Thomas' play. The Aggies were close again. Down seven with about 12 minutes left. Thomas came in and dunked within 30 seconds. The basket sparked an 8-0 run, stretching the Jayhawks lead to 66-51. Thomas had plenty to say after the game, joking about how fresh his legs felt on that dunk. It's a good sign for Taylor and the rest of the team. They say Thomas is ready to contribute consistently. Ideally, Thomas will do this throughout the season when the big guys get in foul trouble. It could happen again soon. Markieff leads the team in fouls with 21. Aldrich and Marcus are just behind with 18 and 16. "Players go through that everywhere," Taylor said. "He got his chance tonight, and he's showing coach he got his playing times and deserves it." — Edited by Jennifer Torline Sophomore center Cole Aldrich battles for a rebound during the first half of the game. Aldrich only played 22 minutes because of foul trouble, but scored 13 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. KANIAS 45 NEW MEXICO 31 Jon Goering/KANSAN WILLIAMS Junior guard Sherron Collins takes the ball to the game with a double, recording 15 points BASKETBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) Freshman forward Marcus Morris missed a couple shots right underneath the basket. Kansas underneath the committed 11 turnovers. Sophomore center Cole Aldrich played only five minutes before recording two fouls and being relegated to the bench. 4 Despite a spectator "Coach kept pounding it in our heads to play hard. We did in stretches." game." "I think we're I think were so much better, obviously, when he's on the floor," Kansas coach Billy Self said. "You need him in the TYSHAWN TAYLOR Freshman guard Aldrich becoming the Jayhawks never and it was for only And it was no joy. An inevitable loomed. trailed in the game. But the outcome was far from decided for most of the night. For the first 28 minutes, New Mexico State only trailed by more than 11 once- 20 seconds. It seemed to have arrived when Aggie guard Gordo Castillo hit three-pointers on consecutive possessions with 12 and a half minutes left to cut the score to 58-51. Aggie surge But they couldn't keep it up. New Mexico State's exhaustion began to show in the final 12 minutes. Kansas' big men's shots weren't being contested by New Mexico State center Hamidu Rahman anymore. He gasped for breath. Meanwhile, Kansas ran away. It put together a 15-4 run during the Aggie guards Jonathan Gibson and Jahmar Young weren't flying down the floor on every Kansas fast break anymore. They larged behind basket dur nd 11 assi next four minutes. "Coach just kept pounding it in our heads to play hard," Taylor said. "We did in stretches." Kansas received invaluable contributions from two bench players during its game-defining stretch. Freshman forward Quintrell Thomas, who finished with 10 points and seven rebounds, dunked the ball twice. Sophomore guard Tyrel Reed, who recorded 12 points and shot four-for-six from three-point range, had two three-pointers to ensure New Mexico State had no chance at a comeback. "He hit some big shots and it 1 ANSAN 2008 THE UNIVERSITY OF DARY KANSAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 7 KANSAS 100, NEW MEXICO STATE 79 5B BALL REWIND the ball to the ing 15 points KANSAS 4 NEA STATE MUTU OMAHA Reed shot point ers to did no basket during the first half of the game. Collins ended and 11 assists. con- layers retch. ntrrell h 10 unked Jon Goering/KANSAN nd it really helped us," Aldrich said. "It got a little energy in the building and picked up our intensity." For the fourth straight game, Aldrich posted a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Junior guard Sherron Collins followed Aldrich's lead and added a double-double of his own with 15 points and 11 assists. But Taylor stole the attention. Even Mario Little noticed. When Taylor approached Little after the game, he didn't have anything to say. "He just smiled." Taylor said, "and shook my hand." KANSAS 22 KAN KANSAS 2 Jon Goering/KANSAN Edited by Jennifer Torline Freshman forward Marcus Morris looks on as freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor jokes around with sophomore guard Conner Teahan during the final minutes of the game. The Jayhawks defeated the Aqies 100-79. GAME NOTES ANOTHER HARD FOUL A game after an official ejected freshman forward Markieff Morris for committing a flagrant foul, Morris struck again. But Morris only received an intentional foul this time. It happened 12 minutes into the first half when New Mexico State guard Jahmar Young broke free on a fastbreak. As Young went to the basket, Morris shoved him from behind. Young would have fallen into the cheerleaders if Morris wouldn't have caught him from behind. Although an intentional foul doesn't result in automatic ejection, Kansas coach Bill Self opted not to check Morris back in for the rest of the first half. GOING SMALL With Kansas' main three big men — sophomore Cole Aldrich and freshmen Marcus Morris and Markieff Morris — in foul trouble, Self opted to go with an interesting lineup at the end of the first half. He substituted 6-foot-5 sophomore guard Conner Teahan in to play power forward and pushed 6-foot-7 freshman forward Quintrell Thomas to center. Tyshawn Taylor, Tyrel Reed and Tyrone Appleton ended the first half at the three guard spots. Kansas fans might not get another opportunity to see those five together on the court for the rest of the year. HALFTIME TO REMEMBER Don't call it spectacular. It was Spintacular. SERIES HISTORY A large number of Kansas fans stayed in their seats at halftime to watch the Spintacular Basketball Show. The show was a 12-member family performing stunts that included riding on eight- to 10-foot unicycles in unison and dribbling multiple basketball. The Aggies were able to keep the score a little more respectable on this trio to Allen Fieldhouse. The only other game between Kansas and New Mexico State was on Dec. 7, 1965, when the Jayhawks won 102-51. PRIME PLAYS 00:40 — Kansas responded well to the New Mexico State run. After going about three minutes without scoring, the Jayhawks closed the half on an 11-4 run. The best of it? Sherron Collins goes for a pump fake then a layup to make it 40-29. Case Keefer FIRST HALF 5:43 — Maybe this will be a game after all. Jonathan Gibson makes a three for New Mexico State and pulls the Aggies within 6 at 31-25. States threes have been keeping them close up to this point. 19:55 The first bunny fell in Kansas has had trouble with close shots, including Tyshawn Taylor. But not this time. He takes the opening tip for a layup. 12. 31 — Make it two in a row. Sherron Collins squares up and hits a three-pointer. His three comes about 20 seconds after Tyreel Reed made one and gives Kansas a 21-12 lead. SECOND HALF 16:57 — Jonathan Gibson is making sure the Jayhawks don't pull early in the second half. He makes a three-pointer, cutting the lead to eight at 48-40. At this point, he's made four of seven from long range. 11:25 — Tyrel Reed three-pointers came at important times. Again, NMSU was close. Again, Sherron Collins made a three. On the next play, Reed makes one, extending Kansas' lead to 66-51. 7:33 — So Cole Aldrich didn't get a lot of action in the first half — 0 points in five minutes. He made up for it in the second. Aldrich dunks in the paint, giving him 9 points and the Jayhawks a 75-57 lead. 3:39 — Nothing like icing a career high 23 points with a dunk. Tyshawn Taylor does this on a KU inbounds play and gives Kansas an 85-63 lead. -Tavlor Bern VIEW FROM PRESS ROW IT WAS OVER WHEN ... Markieff Morris blocked New Mexico State forward Troy Gillenwater's shot attempt with eleven and a half minutes remaining in the game. The Aggies stayed within striking distance of the Jayhawks all night until moments later when Morris' block turned into a three-pointer from the corner by Tyrel Reed on the other side of the court. It set Kansas off on a 15-4 run that made the score 73-55 with eight and half minutes to go. New Mexico State didn't have enough time to recover. GAME TO REMEMBER ... Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor. Not to be repetitive, but Taylor was the story of the night for the Jayhawks. He recorded 23 points and kept the Jayhawks ahead when the rest of the team seemed to be slumping in the first half by driving the lane and playing tough defense. And he saved enough energy to throw down a memorable dunk as the game wound down in the second half. Taylor GAME TO FORGET ... Sophomore guard Brady Morningstar. He played arguably the two best games of his life leading up to the clash with New Mexico State.Wednesday night looked closer to his worst.He committed a few laps defensively and let New Mexico State guards get to the basket.Turnovers and fouls were also problems.Morningstar finished with four fouls. POLAND Morningstar STAT OF THE NIGHT ... 15-for-17 second straight game, Kansas shot better than 85 percent from the free-throw line. Tyshawn Taylor and Cole Aldrich each missed one free- throw a piece. Other than that, the Jayhawks were perfect. Taylor also made the most free throws for Kansas with seven. 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JOHN PATRICK ASSOCIATED PRESS BY TOM CANAVAN AR SPORTS WRITER Coach Tom Coughlin sats Pierce would practice Wednesday with the Super Bowl champions. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants expect Antonio Pierce to play in Sunday's game against Philadelphia while the team gathers information on the linebacker's involvement in a shooting that led to the season-ending suspension of star receiver Plaxico Burress. "Each case is different, each is separate," Coughlin said when asked about the decisive action the Giants took against Burress on Tuesday - fineing and suspending him for four games, the rest of the regular season. The team also placed Burress on the reserve non-football injury list for conduct detrimental to the team, which means he won't be back for the playoffs, either. Coughlin said there currently is no need to consider potential punishment of Pierce, the Giants' leader of defense. "There is no doubt we'll do the right thing," Coughlin added, "and that's no threat to the players, they know that." The Giants punished Burress a day after he was charged with two counts of illegal weapons possession. He shot himself in the right thigh at a Manhattan nightclub early Saturday morning. Pierce, who was with Burress, has not talked to police about his involvement since the incident. Authorities are trying to determine whether he tried to cover up the shooting; investigators impounded Pierce's Cadillac Escalade and are searching it for any blood or gun residue. He might face potential charges and a possible suspension if he did. Coughlin said Wednesday that he used two words in discussing the Burress' situation with the team — disappointment and sadness. "That sums it all up," Coughnum said. "I had a conversation with Plaxico. He was very humble. He was remorseful. Obviously that doesn't change anything. But you have to understand that he is part of our team and our concern is with he and his family's well being, and the ability of him to get through this circumstance and be healthy again." The Giants handed down their decision on Burrell after Dr. Scott Rodeo, a team physician, examined Burrell and told them the gunshot wound would sideline the 31-year-old player for 4-to-6 weeks. The Giants (11-1) are deep at wide receiver, however, with players such as Domenik Hixon and Sinorice Moss who can replace the man who caught the game-winning pass in the 17-14 Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots. It would be much harder to replace Pierce. Pierce smiled but declined to speak to The Associated Press on Wednesday morning when he reported to Giants Stadium about 8 a.m. Running back Ahmad Bradshaw was also in the club, but not near the other two players, his attorney said. Following the shooting, police say Pierce drove Burress to the hospital and returned to New Jersey with Burress' gun in the glove compartment of his black Cadillac Escalade. Pierce's lawyer said Tuesday he contacted prosecutors as soon as he was hired by the linebacker on Monday. "After the events in question, Mr. Pierce did what any other reasonable person would do under the circumstances, he hired counsel," attorney Michael Bachner said. He said he hasn't been notified that Pierce will be charged. "Mr. Pierce, given the extraordinary circumstances of that evening, acted responsibly in trying to save what could have been the life of a friend," Bachner said. Bradshaw's attorney, Charles Stacy, said his client wasn't suspected of any wrongdoing. Both players said they were planning to speak with the district attorney's office soon. Mayor Michael Bloomberg spoke out again about the case Tuesday, saying he talked to Giants president John Mara and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. He told the law says "you see something, you got to call the cops. That's the thing you should do." Police also plan to interview the people at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center who treated Burress and did not report the shooting, as required by law. Dr. Josyann Abisaab was suspended for not reporting Burress injury. She apparently arrived at the hospital at 2 a.m. to treat him, but Giants spokesman Pat Hanlon said the team has no tie-in with Abisaab. it's not clear why she was called. "She is not...we have no relationship with her... we do not know her," Hanson said Wednesday. Abisaab could not be reached for comment. She graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and has no history of state disciplinary action. She is affiliated with the hospital and specializes in internal and emergency medicine. Giants officials expressed concern for Burress. "As we have said since on Saturday morning, our concern is for Plaxico's health and well-being," Mara said. "This is an important time for him to take care of his body and heal up and also deal with the very serious legal consequences and other issues in his life. When I spoke with Plaxico he expressed great remorse for letting down his teammates." Neither Burress nor his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, was immediately available for comment. Receiver Amani Toomer, whose 13 years with the team make his the current longest serving player, called the situation unfortunate. "There is nothing good that will come out of it and there isn't much to say," he said as players reported for practice Wednesday. "It's just tough, it's just tough for everyone to deal with. I'm just glad he is OK. It could have been worse." NFL shooting, which carries a penalty of 3½ to 15 years in prison if he convicted. Burress is due back in court again March 31, unless he reaches a plea agreement. Fines in the NFL typically mean a player loses a paycheck for each game he misses. In Burress' case, that would roughly $206,000 per regular season game. He also was due to receive $1 million from his signing bonus on Dec. 10. It was not immediately clear whether the team still had to make the payment. Burress faces illegal weapons possession charges from the 3-D game broadcast in three major cities to be a 'visceral' show BY RYAN NAKASHIMA ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — In broadcasting the world's first live 3-D football game to theaters in Los Angeles, New York and Boston on Thursday evening, the NFL promises an "up close, personal, visceral" experience that could open a new revenue stream for the league. The screenings for team owners, producers and journalists will use technology developed by 3ality Digital, a Burbank, Calif., based company whose major investor is the family of Art Modell, owners of the Baltimore Ravens from 1996 to 2004. "We are merely doing a test for our friends at the NFL to show them definitively that this digital 3-D technology is now," said David Modell, 47, former Ravens president and chairman of 3ality. "This is not something we're hoping will happen. This is now." Eight 3-D camera crews will sidle up to 2-D counterparts to catch the game between the Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers Thursday evening. The 2-D crews will work on behalf of the NFL Network, while the 3-D crews will work for the test broadcast, which will have its own commentators, 3-D viewers must don polarized lenses to see the action. Attendees at the Boston screening are to include New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who leads the NFL Broadcasting Committee and will help shape how the league uses 3-D. The New York screening will host Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf, New York Giants co-cowner John Mara, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson and Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder, another broadcasting committee member. "All this right now is an experiment," said Howard Katz, the National Football League's senior vice president of broadcasting and media operations. "It's a proof of concept. We just want to get an idea of what our game would look like in 3-D. Anything beyond that is just speculation." A transition to regular broadcasts of 3-D sports events is not expected soon. David Hill, the chief executive of Fox Sports Television Group, said at a 3-D entertainment conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday that equipment makers would have to fund a large-scale rollout of 3-D cameras for sports events because broadcasters are still paying for the conversion to high-definition. "The people who make money off it are going to have to subsidize it," Hill said. "I can't see making a move into 3-D until a good fairy comes flapping into my office with a check." By the end of 2008, an estimated 2 million U.S. TV sets will be capable of handling 3-D signals, about 2 percent of the nation's estimated 114.5 million TV homes. Katz said the NFL is not exploring making theater broadcasts regularly available in the way that documentary filmmakers and concert promoters have increasingly been offering their material at digital theaters. "It's not an alternative we're currently contemplated," Katz said. "We're very committed to the free, over-the-air distribution of our games." An experiment last year with live 3-D broadcasts involved Pace, a company founded by director James Cameron and his partner Vince Pace. They showed VIP guests a live 3-D transmission of the NBA All-Star game in Las Vegas and followed up with a 3-D transmission of Game 2 of the NBA finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Cleveland Cavaliers. 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Together. 1 --- A 8B SPORTS THE UNIVEBSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 BIG 12 FOOTBALL Sooners look to take down Tigers again SOONERS 14 4 ASSOCIATED PRESS Oklahoma State quarterback Sam Bradford throws under pressure from Oklahoma State defender Patrick Lavine in the fourth quarter of the Big 12 game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday. Wear Tradition $10 Wear Tradition $10 FOR YOUR NEW GAMEDAY TRADITIONS SHIRT Front Back AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THESE LOCATIONS: The Union THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Allen Fieldhouse Allen Fieldhouse BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com Oklahoma is the highest-scoring team in the country and on Saturday it will play Missouri in Arrowhead Stadium for a berth in the national championship. While the Sooners are coming off of a 61-41 blowout of Oklahoma State, the Tigers dropped a 40-37 heartbreaker at Arrowhead to Kansas last week. A motivated Sam Bradford versus, a disheartened Chase Daniel means this one could get ugly. OKLAHOMA OFFENSE Quarterback Sam Bradford has torn ligaments in his non-throwing hand, which caused a couple of fumbled snaps last week. No worries. Now that he's had a full week to get accustomed it shouldn't affect the snaps. Plus, if it does becomes a problem, coach Bob Stoops could always call for direct snaps to running backs DeMarco Murray and Chris Brown. DEFENSE Optional. SPECIALTEAMS Murray and wide receiver Juaquin Iglesias are two of the best return men in the conference. Oklahoma leads the Big 12 with 25.1 yards per kick return. Little-used freshman kicker Jimmy Stevens is useful as a PAT-machine, but he's only 6-for-9 on field goals this season. MISSOURI OFFENSE If not for Chase Daniel's miserable first half against Kansas, Missouri may be rolling into this contest on a five game winning streak. Instead, the Tigers are reeling and Daniel continues to shoot himself in the foot. 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DECEMBER 4, 2008 Jayplay EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN Rockabilly enthusiasts revive the '40s' and '50s way of life ALSO INSIDE EYE SPY: Peep the population as a people-watcher CULT STATUS: It’s in the feeling, not the film CONTENTS Cover photo illustration by Ryan McGeeney lay December 4,2008 Volume 6,Issue 14 CONTENTS December 4, 2008 Volume 6, Issue 14 notice 4-8 | health 9 | contact 13-14 play 15-17 | reviews 18 | speak 19 5 all eyes on you students discover the simple joys of people-watching 19 a dance to remember a writer found that dancing picked up where words left off 10 retro renaissance the music, the cars and the clothes of the '40s and '50s embody the "rockabilly" culture that, for some, is a way of life rather than a temporary trend BIGGEST DANCE PARTY 18 to dance 21 to drink $2 ZWACK BOMBS $2 BACARDIS ABE & JAKE'S LANDING 8 EAST SIXTH STREET • LAWRENCE, KS 841-5855 • ABEJAKES.COM 785-841-0015 "Giving back to Lawrence" BEN&JERRY'S Buy one get one FREE any menu item when you bring in a toy to Ben & Jerry's for our Christmas charity. 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HOLIDAY SPECIAL 5 sessions $25 10 sessions + 1 FREE $48 (no membership fees) 40% OFF ALL LOTIONS ULTIMATE TAN 2449 Iowa St. Holiday Shopping Plaza (785) 842-4949 www.ultimatetanlawrence.com HOLIDAY SPECIAL 5 sessions $25 10 sessions + 1 FREE $48 (no membership fees) 40% OFF ALL LOTIONS ULTIMATE TAN 2449 Iowa St. Holiday Shopping Plaza (785) 842-4949 www.ultimatetanlawrence.com 2 December 4,2008 CALENDAR thursday, dec.4 Fair Trade Holiday Sale. Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 11 a.m., all ages, FREE. Holiday Open House. Kansas Union, 12 p.m., all ages, FREE, www.sueevs.com. Hinder/Trapt/ Revelation Theory. Uptown Theater, 7 p.m., all ages, $27.50. American Civil Liberties Union Benefit with Samantha Clemmons/ Panda Circus/Brother Bird. Eighth Street Tap Room, 10 p.m., 21+,$3. **That Damn Sasquatch.** The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+, $3.www.myspace.com/ damnthatsasquatch. Opposite Day/New Franklin Panthers. The Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+, $2, mymypace.com/newfranklinpanthers. friday, dec. 5 FREE PLAY at the Replay (Pinball). The Replay Lounge, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., all ages, FREE. "A Christmas Story." Lawrence Community Theatre, 8 p.m., all ages, $14-$20. Juliana Hatfield/ Everyday Visuals/ Kirsten Paludan Band. Record Bar 9:30 p.m., 18+, $10-$12. American Civil Liberties Union Benefit with Gerald Strokes/ Snugglebugs/Sadie Soul. Eighth Street Tap Room, 10 p.m., 21+, $3. The Sunshine Rains/1,000,000 Light Years. The Jackpot, 10 p.m. 18+,$5-$7. Cosmic Bowling. Kansas Union, jaybowl, 10 p.m., all ages, FREE. Horse and Buggy Christmas Parade. Downtown Lawrence, 11 a.m.. all ages. FREE. saturday, dec. 6 Paul Green School of Rock. Record Bar, 4 p.m., all ages, $5, schoolofschool.com The Tooth of Crime. The Bottleneck, 7 p.m., all ages,$7. "A Christmas Story." Lawrence Community Theatre, 8 p.m., all ages, $14-$20. Ad Astra Arkestra/ Black Christmas/ Spirit of the Stairs. The jackpot, 10 p.m., 18+, $5-$7. mywww.com/spirfthestairsmusic. Trucker. The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+,$5. Cosmic Bowling. Kansas Union, Jaybowl, 10 p.m., all ages, FREE. Holiday Shopping Expo. Holiday Inn Holidome, 10 a.m., all ages. FREE. sunday, dec. 7 Eldridge Hotel Gingerbread Festival. Eldridge Extended. 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., all ages, FREE. Smackdown! The Bottleneck, 8:30 p.m., 18+, $5. Limbeck. The jackpot, 10 p.m., 18+, $7-$8, www.limbeck. net monday, dec. 8 Rural Grit Happy Hour. The Brick, 6 p.m., 21+, $3. Karaoke. Jazzzhaus, 10 p.m. 21+, FREE. Sissy Wish/Andrew Morgan/Fiat. The Record Bar, 10 p.m., 21+,$7. Metal School with DJ Motley Cruz. The Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+ $1. Symphonic Band and University Band. Lied Center, 7:30 p.m., all ages, $5. tuesday, dec. 9 Tuesday Night Concert Series. Signs of Life, B p.m., all ages, FREE. Tuesday Nite Swing. Kansas Union, 8 p.m., all ages. FREE. Aaron Neville. The Voodoo Lounge, 8 p.m., 21+, $30-$40. wednesday, dec. 10 Jack's Mannequin/ Eagles of Death Metal/ Anberlin. The Midland Theatre, 6 p.m., all ages, $19.65. Bob Walkenhorst and Friends. The Record Bar, 10 p.m., 18+, $7, www.myspace.com/onefortheteam. Pride Night. The Granada, 9 p.m., 18+, $5. venues The Brick 1727 McGee S. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 421-1634 Eighth Street Tap Room 801 New Hampshire St. (785) 841-6918 Lawrence Community Theater 1501 New Hampshire St. (785) 843-7469 The Midland Theatre The Milford Theatre 1228 Main St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 471-9703 The Record Bar 1020 Westport Road Kansas City, Mo. (816) 753-5207 Uptown Theater 3700 Broadway St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 753-8665 AUGUSTINE editor's note Every holiday season, my mom's side of the family gathers 'round the hearth for a lively viewing of the movie National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. The way we get excited about watching this film—the way we recite entire scenes and laugh at every joke even though we've heard them dozens of times—would make you think Christmas Vacation is some genius work of cinema. An Oscar-winning masterpiece that rocks viewers souls, if you will. But as we know, the film is in fact not even close to genius. It's a raucous romp through the holiday season with the dysfunctional Griswold family. So why is this film so appealing to us? Maybe it's because we live in Kansas, and the movie's trastiest, crudest character, Cousin Eddie, lives in Kansas. It could also be because we're from Topeka—codename:The Dirty Dirty—and for some reason the same domestic catastrophes depicted in the movie tend to pop up in our local newspaper's headlines. Or maybe it's just because we've always watched this movie together and always loved it. It's a tradition, and so watching it makes us feel connected to each other. So is the appeal of many films we know as "cult films." They're not necessarily great because of what's in the film, but because of their quirkiness, their exaggerations, their clichés and how all these things resonate with us in our lives. We have the obvious cult classics of our generation such as Donnie Darko and Napoleon Dynamite. But rather than relishing the campiness of recent films, I've always found it more entertaining to dig into cult films of the past. Cult classics from the 1980s are my favorite, as I get to see Christian Slater before he outgrew his good looks (Pump Up the Volume) Winona Ryder before she robbed Saks Fifth Avenue (Heathers) and Johnny Depp before he was Disney's demigod (Cry-Baby). Check out Derek's story on page 15, which explores just how certain films get elevated to cult status, as well as what makes us love these films. No matter now dysfunctional my family is, we know we can never top the Griswolds and their misadventures in Christmas Vacation. Maybe that's the real reason we watch it. - Megan Hirt, 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, Chance Dibben, Chris Horn, Dani Hurst, Mia Iverson, Amber Jackson, Danny Nordstrom, Meghan Nuckoilis, Abby Olcese, Amanda Sorell, Elise Stawarz Creative consultant Carol Holstead Contact us joyplay08@gmail.com Jayplay The University Daily Kansan 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall 1435 Jahawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 864-4810 $10.29 Steak Night steak, salad and side 8 oz. 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Shoffner performed five songs and beat out seven other musical acts to win studio time at Black Lodge Recording in Eudora, merchandise from Blue Collar Press and a photo shoot.The folk singer plays, the kazoo, ukulele, piano, guitar and accordion. Jayplay recently spoke with Shoffner about her music and recent success. How would you describe your music? I would call it as minimal as you can get. I like to play the instruments myself so I don't have to depend on others to make music. Sometimes I talk about things that have happened to me, but I mostly make music about other people. I'm a history major; and I read a lot about old Hollywood. I'll finish a book and then write a song about a character. What artists have influenced your music? The DeZurik Sisters. They're a folk band from the 1930s. They're yodelers who would mimic the sounds of chickens and other farm animals. Another big influence is a French artist called Soko. She plays one instrument. It's very minimalist. What's your writing process? Do you write on paper or on a computer? I don't use computers very often. I usually get a tune in my head. It starts with a tune or a verse, and then I start figuring out what it would sound like if I were to play it. Did you think you had a good chance at winning Farmer's Ball? I was shocked to be honest. I wasn't going to do it, and then my friend Annie was like, "If you're not going to enter, I'll enter for you." I just couldn't believe that I won, because there were a lot more people watching the artists I was up against. Do you think more people are listening to your music because you won Farmer's Ball? Definitely. It's hard for me to make music if I don't think anyone is listening. I heard MERSEYALL Photo by Alex Bonham-Carter Hawley Shoffner performs at KJHK's Farmer's Ball on Nov. 6. some of my songs on KJHK,and then people started asking me for CDs.I only have a cassette tape right now,but I think more people will listen when I record a CD. What advice would you give to someone who loves making music but has stage fright? You have to get over it. I've been terrified my whole life, but I thought, "If I'm going to do this, then I have to perform." It's not so scary when you get up there. People think drinking will relax them before they get on stage, but I can't drink before I perform. I also like to get really dressed up and match my clothes to my instruments. Have you had any bad experiences while performing? Big time! I was in this band called Alphabet City, and it was just my friend Dan and me playing a show in Wichita. We were playing, and all of a sudden it got really foggy. I was like,"Who turned on the fog machine?" Then we realized that a light below us was on fire. I just kept playing. Do you have a favorite artist at the moment? I'm listening to a lot of Vashti Bunyan. She's an English folk singer from the 1960s. I also like Civille Baier and Comet Gain. I mostly listen to folk music. Do you want to pursue a professional career in music? I've always wanted to be a musician, but I never thought it was possible. I want to go to law school and hopefully become a senator. Or if music works out, then I would love to be a famous musician. —Nina Libby 4 December 4,2008 NOTICE Eye spy For many KU students finding entertainment is as easy as looking around N You can run, but you can't hide. People-watching offers the same form of entertainment that reality television does, only you won't feel like you have to take a shower because you watched Flava Flav and Bret Michaels mock on some humour. By Sean Rosner srosner@kansan.com Photo Illustration by Jerry Wang Clare Higgins is interested in people. Their gestures, their expressions, their stories and the way they interact with others. So when the Topeka freshman is on the bus, in line for a basketball game or eating in the Underground, she pays attention. "I just like watching what people do when they think no one is watching. It's amusing." Higgins says. Higgins is a people-watcher. And she's not alone. Whether it's on the street, on Facebook, in celebrity gossip magazines or on reality television shows, young adults are fascinated with the lives of others. But what is it that makes other people so interesting, and why do we spend so much of our time watching them? William Staples, chair of the KU department of sociology and author of Everyday Surveillance, says our generation has an obsession with viewing others, and the emergence of technology such as the Internet has only driven this further. Staples points to reality television and celebrity gossip blogs and magazines as examples of this obsession. People-watching, Staples says, is just a more mundane version of reality television. He says catching people unaware is appealing because it is more real. "There is a search for authenticity in modern culture.The more spontaneous,the more authentic it is." Staples says. Jon Hartner, Chicago senior, has other interests in mind when he watches people. An urban planning major, Hartner likes to examine how various environments affect the way people behave. He studies and compares how people act on campus, downtown and in restaurants and bars. He hopes his knowledge of the way people act in different situations will help him design better cities in the future. "People are what make up cities,not just buildings." Hartner says. For many, though, people-watching is appealing simply because people do funny things when they think no one is looking. Courtney Williams, Marathon, Iowa junior, says she always gets a good laugh when she sees people singing and dancing while listening to headphones. "I was waiting in my car outside of the Burge Union one time, and Jake Sharp comes out doing what he probably thought was dancing. It was so hilarious," Williams says. Lauren Barry, San Diego junior, says she does most of her people-watching on campus during breaks between classes. "I think so far this year, the funniest thing I've seen was early in the semester a guy was attempting to unlock his bike from the racks in front of Budig Hall, only to discover that someone had locked their bike onto his lock. He just screamed, 'asshole!' It was great," Barry says. Spy tactics: How to people-watch without looking like a creep Bring reading material Reading material gives you the appearance of being occupied, but also the option to glance up at any time to see the people around you. Sit near a window Grab a window seat at a restaurant or coffee shop, and all passersby are in clear view Wear sunglasses Hiding your eyes leaves them free to wander without anyone noticing. Bring someone else When you people-watch in pairs,you will simply look like you're having a conversation with a friend. Plus, you'll have two sets of eyes to find interesting subjects. December 4,2008 5 Be seen wearing your shirt. Win $50. Tuesday. Ways to stay warm in your t-shirt: 1. Over a turtleneck. 2. Under a blazer. 3. As a scarf. 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 23rd & Naismith NCUA Be seen wearing your shirt. Win $50. Tuesday. 1. Over a turtleneck. 2. Under a blazer. 3. As a scarf. KU CREDIT UNION A DIVISION OF 65 FEDERAL 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 23rd & Naismith NCUA Transatlantic trends Fall fashion, part II Accessories always add flare and personality to an outfit, and a scarf is a good way to kill two birds with one stone: keeping your neck warm and giving your clothes a stylish boost. First, I need to distinguish between cool-weather scarves—the topic of this week's column—and cold-weather scarves. The latter are best for those unbearable chilly, snowy days that are just around the corner. Winter scarves are generally thick, knit and made of wool, and despite their utilitarian nature, they lack some vibrancy in the style department. On the contrary, cool-weather scarves are small, lightweight and made from sheets of fabric. The last characteristic is extremely important because it makes for a plethora of colors, patterns and styles. I must reiterate the unisexual aspects of the cool-weather scarf. Guys in France are sporting more masculine colors such as navy, gray and black, while girls are adorning themselves in practically every color under the sun. The most popular pattern here for both sexes is houndtoothed, but many girls are also sporting lots of floral prints. I suggest making a trip to any Lawrence clothing store and searching for a scarf that fits your style. If you have By Chris Horn chorn@kansan.com the time and money, a weekend trip to St. Louis—home to three HRM stores—would add a definite boost to your scarf collection.The Swedish brand has a great cool-weather scarf line, and depending on which scarves you choose, you could go home with three for about $20. How to wear a cool-weather scarf 4. Vola! You and your French-inspired wrap can stay warm and look chic in the brisk weather. 3. Wrap the two ends around the back of your neck, making sure the scarf is snug, and let the ends hang over the fronts of your shoulders. If you typically wear a winter scarf, you probably wrap it around your neck a couple times or fold it and put the ends through the hole. Unfortunately these techniques don't work well with the scarf's cool-weather cousins. Here are some tips to help you achieve the perfect look: Note: If this look makes you think of bandanas and the wild West, then you can do what I sometimes do: Instead of keeping the scarf in a triangle shape after folding it, roll it to form a sack-like formation. Follow the same directions, but tuck the ends into the wrapped portion around your neck rather than letting them drop onto your chest. 1. Cool-weather scarves are normally square in shape, so fold the scarf in half, to make a triangle. 2. Bring the scarf up to you neck, putting the bulk of the triangle on your chest. 6 December 4, 2008 3008 P 1009246 NOTICE WESCOEWIT Guy: We had porn and chicken night at my place. Girl: (to herself) And then they choked their chickens. Girl: People with neck tattoos are hardcore. People with neck tattoos will murder you. **Guy:** Have you guys seen the previews for the new Star Trek? **Girl:** Wow. That's embarrassing. Guy: (to girl) Hurry! You only have a few more months to drop off all your illegitimate children in Nebraska. **Guy:** There's nothing sexier than a bearded woman. **Girl:** Does your girlfriend have a beard? **Guy:** I don't know. Probably. Girl: I am so depressed. Somebody get me a bran muffin! Girl 1: Did you hear that someone found a male penis in a Tostitos salsa jar? Girl 2: As opposed to a female pen? **Guy 1:** Why does Kenny hate Adam? **Guy 2:** Because Adam stole his blender. But then he got revenge by sleeping with Adam's sister. Guy I: I'd still rather have the blender. Girl 1: All you need is Jesus. Girl 2: No, all you need is a good vibrator. Guy 1: Why don't they make "B" batteries? Guy 2: Because it would sound like you were stuttering. Guy I: I bought a knock-off watch from that crack head at the gas station. It's probably stolen. Guy 2: No, no. He said that the mall was just cleaning out their inventory. Guy: My stomach just dropped out of my vagina. Guy 1: What do you think of Uggs? Guy 2: I think they look like manatees. —Nina Libby We don't B.S. when it comes to partying! - Mobile Bar - Stripper Pole - Custom Stereo - Dance Floor - Executive Limos - $100K Cadillac B.S. transportation solutions, LLP 785-423-1807 [Wednesday Night Jazz] 25% off all wine bottles $2 OFF SIGNATURE COCKTAILS 7-10pm every Wednesday --- 图示为演奏者用手指轻拨钢琴键的场景。 [the jayhawker] E TEN grain american food THE ELDRIDGE 701 Massachusetts Street · 749-1005 · www.eldrigehotel.com December 4,2008 7 1日夜起两次各煮一次汤 欢迎光临上海英联集团 NOTICE The chillest dude you'll ever meet Photos by Chance Dibben Friends of Marty Hillard say he always displays humility, which is a quality that helps him network with local venues and musicians. living people want to come and it's a bigger deal." resources come from usic promoter BLACK FOOD Local noisemaker Marty Hillard gets the word out on Lawrence's music scene By Abby Olcese aolcese@kansan.com Austin Ward remembers the first time he saw Martinez "Marty" Hillard. Ward, drummer for Lawrence band the Noise FM met Hillard when his older brother Alex Ward, the band's lead singer, brought him to their house to meet the band. "I thought, 'Wow, there's a cool guy with dreds standing here in my basement He looks cool and he sounds cool, and he seems to think I'm pretty cool." Austin Ward says. "I thought, 'I definitely want this guy around more.'" Hillard, a 25-year-old musician and concert promoter, is a ubiquitous presence on the Lawrence music scene, and seems to have a hand in everything, or knows someone who does. Since moving to Lawrence from Topeka a year ago, Hillard has been involved in two bands, organized multiple local music shows and started the online music magazine Oh! Mr., which promotes local bands. Hillard is recording a CD with his band, Cowboy Indian Bear, to be released in 2009. Oddly enough, Hillard said that growing up, he was never a very social person. "I was never really one to put together parties or anything." Hillard says. "When I celebrated my birthday, it was always with my family. I never really invited friends or anything. It was never a big deal to me." Hillard says his interest in organizing concerts came from his years playing music, "A big part of organizing shows has been being part of a band for so many years at this point," Hillard says. "I've been playing in bands since 1999, when I was in high school, and with that you just kind of learn as you go." The popularity of the local shows Hillard has organized with friends and fellow musicians during his time in Lawrence has much to do with the packaging. "We always like to make them seem more illustrious than they might perhaps be." Hillard says. "If people think it's just a show and think, 'That's no big deal, I can see my friends play any time,' that sort of defeats the purpose. That's why local musicians want to get out there. They want to showcase their abilities. So we just provide that "We've been really fortunate to be able to talk to venues like The Jackpot and The Bottleneck directly." Hillard says. "I also think they've had a lot of faith with our turnouts that we can put together events and organize them well." While advertising and excessive promotion may be one part of the equation, people are also drawn to Hillard's shows because of his connections. "I can tell whenever I go places with him that people already know him, and the people that don't really want to." Ward says. "He knows everyone, and everyone knows him." Hillard certainly isn't hard to spot in a crowd. Tall, bespectacled with long dreadlocks, friends say they found Hillard a little daunting upon just meeting him. Alex Ward first saw Hillard at a concert in which Hillard was playing with his former band, Jenn Say Kwahs. "When I met him afterward, I was a little intimidated, because he's a really big guy, but it turned out that he was the nicest guy in the world." Ward says. C. J. Calhoun, who co-founded Oh! Mr with Hillard and plays with him in Cowboy Indian Bear, says he felt the same way when he met Hillard in Topeka six years ago at Calhoun's very first concert. "I thought he was a big deal," Calhoun says. "I was really excited about how nice he was, since it was my first show and I was really young at the time." Calhoun describes his bandmate as very detail-oriented. "He's very meticulous," Calhoun says. "He's critical of himself, but a very hard worker, especially when it comes to promotions. He's very social, so it's easy for him to be out and about promoting whatever it is he happens to be doing." Hillard says he's been asked a lot about his future and if he wants to pursue concert promotion as a career. For him, the choice is still unclear. "I think mostly I just want to get the experience and see the inner workings of all the things that are related to live music and performing." Hillard says. There are definitely certain aspects of it that I like. I'm just as enthusiastic about other people's music as I am about my own output." 8 Décembre 4,2008 NOTICE HEALTH TOMORROW'S NEWS: musical condoms Safe sex and spontaneity have always been odd bedfellows. It's tough to stay in the moment and still have the forethought to have a condom handy. So, anything that allows safe sex and even gives condoms the mere potential to be more romantic would be a welcome innovation, indeed. This is, however, likely to become one of the greatest novelty gifts of all time. It's the Force-Sensitive, Sound-Playing Condom. The U.S. patent holder, Paul Lyons of Southbridge, Mass., has found a way to combine tried and true prophylactic technology—your basic condom—with piezoelectric sound transducers—think old-school cell phone ringtones—to create the first musical condom. Though it would look and function just like a regular condom, this invention would also allow the user to record a song, message or sound effect to the tiny chip contained in the base of the condom. This sound would then be played on a loop when the contacts of the circuit are closed during use, and the transducer is "activated by forceful movements." Sadly, this isn't it. The recorded sound could be anything from a romantic message, a clip of your partner's favorite love song, or the dirty talk you've been thinking to yourself but hadn't yet got up the nerve to say out loud. If it doesn't go over well, you can just blame it on the condom. "I might just get one for the novelty of it, just to see how it works," says Dhyana Coil, Colorado Springs, Colo., senior. "But I think the sound would get kind of muffled from all the action." Though it's currently just a patent, the Force-Sensitive, Sound-Playing Condom might not be far off. As the ringtones of cell phones have improved, we could soon see a polyphonic prophylactic that's capable of producing some high-quality audio. And if the speaker were sufficient, this condom could even add some bumpin' bass to your love-making. No matter how thoughtful the sentiment behind the musical condom may be, the condom in its existing patent would probably sound at best like a Casio keyboard from 1981, which isn't likely to improve the quality of your sex life. Unless you're into that sort of thing. Matt Bechtold Good for you Bad for you coffee shop smoothies You've got the mid-afternoon stomach grumbles, and in an effort to be healthy, you decide to buy a smoothie instead of your usual snack. Although that delicious blend of fruit and yogurt is typically thought of as healthy, drinking a store-bought smoothie could mean guzzling up to a quarter of your daily caloric intake. Sarah Wamsley, Wichita dietician, says when it comes to beverages like smoothies, Americans tend to consume too much. The key, she says, is portion control. Sheryll Clarke, dietician at the Wichita Clinic, says that the fruit smoothies you find at specialty stores run high in calories. Healthier smoothies may have as few as 200 calories, but some can have up to 500 or 600 calories. For someone operating on an average diet—2,000 calories a day for men, 1,500 a day for women—a store-bought smoothie could make up enough calories for an entire meal, Clarke says. But most people consider smoothies a snack, not a meal. Not all smoothies are bad, of course. "When you move into coffee shops,the smoothies move more into taste than health,and they tend to be highly caloric," Wamsley says. But some specialty stores advertise healthy smoothies,she says,and those do tend to be better for you. If you want to ensure your smoothie is healthy, make one at home. It only takes three types of ingredients: yogurt, fruit [Image of a plastic cup with ice cream inside. The cup has a smooth, grey surface with a slight texture.] and a liquid. Wamsley says to use low-fat or non-fat yogurt. She recommends plain or vanilla yogurt, because the fruit-flavored yogurt tends to have added sugar. Frozen fruit and bananas are good choices for fruit. As for the liquid, Wamsley recommends skim milk as opposed to juice."Juice adds calories. Milk does, too, but it also adds calcium."Wamsley says. So, if you want a healthy snack, make a homemade smoothie and steer clear of store-bought ones. VERDICT: BAD FOR YOU —Susan Melgren a Caffeine Energy Supplement Cocaine Garcia Fah TOMORROW'S NEWS: cocaine energy drink Energy drinks are a dime a dozen these days, so in order to grab the attention of consumers, Redux Beverages has introduced Cocaine, "a high-caffeine energy supplement." Jamey Kirby, inventor of the drink and president of Redux Beverages, says the name for the drink came to him while doing an Internet search in his home office. "I was doing some research on energy drinks and information about cocaine kept popping up." Kirby says. "The term is synonymous with energy. That's the main reason for using the name." Cocaine contains 18 grams of sugar and 280 miligrams of caffeine, which is equivalent to drinking three cups of coffee or three and a half Red Bulls. The drink doesn't actually contain narcotics, but Kirby says it does give people an instant rush with no crash. "We use simple sugars, which are a little bit easier on the body than high fructose corn syrup and cane sugar." The Food and Drug Administration didn't approve of Redux Beverages' branding and marketing. The drink originally said "Cocaine, the legal alternative," but has now been changed to, "Cocaine, a high energy supplement." Kirby says. The drink has been banned in Texas and Illinois, and Connecticut has threatened to sue Redux Beverages because of its name. "We've been attacked by the FDA not because of what's in the product, but because of the product's name;" Kirby says. Redux Beverages has started a legal fund and accepts donations on its Web site, wwwdrinkcocaine.com. You can also rock out to a YouTube video of Eric Clapton's song "Cocaine," which is posted on the site. —Nina Libby December 4,2008 9 Pin-ups and Pompadours THE RETURN OF ROCKABILLY Few genres of music attract the kind of rabid fans that evolve it into an entire counter-culture, making rockabilly more than just entertainment, but a complete lifestyle. Photo illustration by Ryan McGeeney Kara Holcombe Lawrence resident, poses in typical pin-up girl fashion. Pin-up girls balanced sexiness and emancipation during the '40s, which is an attitude appeal to many women today. 10 [N] = 0.0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 December 4,2008 FEATURE By Matt Bechtold mbechtold@kansan.com Sitting on the front steps of Lindley Hall having a smoke, Erin McColey, Wichita junior, isn't thinking about the fact that she stands out from the crowd in her plaid dress, Bettie Page bangs, candy apple red lipstick and Sailor Jerry tattoos. It's not a costume that she puts on in the morning in order to attract attention, though it certainly has that effect. It's become so much a part of McColey's personality that she says she doesn't even think about it anymore. It's who she is—take it or leave it. But she does stand out. And that's the point. It's an in-your-face visual statement that McColey is a rockabilly girl, and this statement is not to be taken lightly. What is "rockabilly?" Rockabilly is the cornerstone of rock 'n' roll music. According to the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, it's "an exciting blend of the blues, country and gospel sounds of American music that was prevalent up to the mid-1950s." The quintessential rockabilly sound was captured at Sun Studio in Memphis, Tenn., where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins I've had lots and lots of hot rods over the years, but I always wanted to get back to that original American street rod. — Dale Smith, Topeka Photo illustration by Ryan McGeeney and Jerry Lee Lewis developed the sound that would become rock 'n' roll. sion of that 1950s society, as viewed through the lens of old sitcoms or classic cinema, like James Dean's Rebel Without A Cause. The appeal of the '50s ideal Today, rockabilly has taken that original sound and expounded upon it. New sub-genres have even developed. Psychobilly, for example, speeds things up to a more punk rock "I remember growing up watching I Love Lucy and Leave It To Beaver reruns," McColey says. "You got that ideal family picture—the kids were good and life was good. And I know that the reality wasn't actually that good. There was segregation and race riots, the Cold War—it was a tumultuous time period for America. Even though we know it wasn't that good, there is this idealistic '50s image, whether it really ever existed or not, that people strive for" Dale Smith,Topeka, owner of this 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe, says he is happy to see the return of rockabilly "It's piss and vinegar; hell-bent fury, switch-blade rock 'n' roll," says Aaron Strelow, Lawrence resident and bartender at the Replay Lounge. "It's high-octane. It gets your adrenaline going. It makes you want to dance." Modern rockabilly is harder to nail down, but it still has that rebellious punk rock spirit. Today, the timeless nature of rockabilly is being rediscovered, and a complete subculture of rock 'n' roll fans have emerged to embrace rockabilly music and all its trappings. From the classic cars to the '50s fashion, the iconic image of greaser guys and pin-up girls is coming back into vogue. pace and throws in themes from old science fiction and horror films like zombies, werewolves and outer space. In many ways, it's an attempt to return to a simpler way of life epitomized by the 1950s. McColey discovered rockabilly in high school. The music and the look had definite appeal, but in those rockabilly kids, she also saw a work ethic she could relate to. a personality and outlook on life that drew her in. Rockabilly rediscovered Everyone follows trends. The difference is that I'm following a trend that never goes out of style. Cherry-picked for its positives, modern rockabilly culture is tempered with a more enlightened perspective. It's an idealized ver- — "Outlaw Jake" Lawrence musician That work ethic was found in the "do-it-yourself" mentality that everyone had, McColey says. When it came to cars, you had to know how to change a tire. You didn't do anything halfway. There was an appreciation for doing something right.And that car metaphor translated to everything Rockabilly kids cherished honesty in people. It didn't matter Jud Kite, drummer for the Lawrence-based band The Rumblejetts, stands behind if you had a million dollars or 20 bucks to your name, what mattered was how you took care of your friends. On a humanitarian level, these were all things that McColey could agree with. She was hooked. the draw of rockabilly music For others,rock- abilly is more recreational—a night out on the town dressed to the nines swing dancing at a rockabilly concert, or just out for cocktails. For them, the rockabilly culture is found mostly in their appreciation of vintage '50s design. Four years ago, that affinity for vintage design motivated Walker to start a business making leather purses, wallets and custom upholstery, inspired by rockabilly tattoo and hot rod imagery. Irene Walker, 2004 graduate and receptionist at BDC Tattoo, 938 Massachusetts St., says rockabilly is a lifestyle for her in some ways, because she enjoys a lot of things from the 50s, including the music, fashion, furniture and cars. She owns and uses a stove from the 1950s, and bought all her other appliances to match it. For Walker, it's the asthetic of these objects—the lines and curves, and the way things were built to last—that makes them so appealing. his drum kit on stage, jumping and dancing as he plays. Unlike drummers in other bands, just sitting there and keeping the beat is out of the question for him. The high energy of the snare-driven drum beat, the rough-edged, countrified rock riffs of the guitar and the steady thump of the upright bass gets the audience's feet tapping in no time. Before you know it, the young and old alike have taken to the dance floor. As the night goes on, the energy grows, and the band and audience become a little more rambunctious. The thumb of the bass becomes a rapid-fire slap, more akin to the pounding of the dancers' heartbeats. The guitarist wrings rockabilly riffs out of his guitar, and the whirling crowd of dancers create a little storm at the foot of the stage. Unlike other rebellious music genres such as punk or heavy metal, rockability has both cross-generational and even cross-cultural appeal. It retains that same rebellious attitude that makes punk rock so appealing to the youth, while harnessing the power of American roots music like jive, blues and swing to make it appealing to older generations, as well. The joy of playing rockabilly and '50s rock 'n' roll is that it's safe, says Kite. You can always find an older couple who grew up with Elvis and Jerry Lee, or you can find a teenaged kid who's at least heard some Elvis or Stray Cats and can appreciate its high-energy rock 'n' roll nature. It's not invasive like punk or metal, it's something that spans the generation gap. Kite says. Kite met his wife, Rikki, through their shared love of rockabilly and their mutual friends on MySpace. But it wasn't until meeting in person for the first time at a rockabilly continued on page 12 5 December 4,2008 11 FEATURE continued from page 111 CINEMAS A FESTIVAL OF THE AFFECTIVE TREATMENT OF WEAKNESS Photo illustration by Ryan McGeeney Rockabilly enthusiasts like Sarah Lockhart, Kansas City resident, say they like the lifestyle because of its values: honesty, hard work and friendship. It wasn't long before the two were married, and you guessed it—they even had a rockabilly wedding. Despite the nontraditional nature of the wedding, the universal appeal of the music ensured that all their guests had a blast. Since then, Rikki has even officiated a few other rockabilly weddings, while The Rumblejetts played the receptions. show at the Jazzhaus that they discovered they had far more in common. The punk rock retirement plan "You can only live that lifestyle for so long before you need to slow down a little." Walker says of her earlier years in punk rock. "It's fun to get dressed up and go out for the night. All the girls have their dresses and their stockings and their hair done. All the guys have their suits and ties. Going out for cocktails like that is just fun." Walker found rockabilly by way of punk rock, as many kids do today, citing the longstanding joke that rockabilly is "the punk rock retirement plan." For many, with maturity also comes the opportunity to explore the rockabilly culture further, to get immersed in the lifestyle and trappings—especially the more expensive items like classic cars. Kansas City's custom car club, Los Punk Rods, hosts an annual car show and concert called Greaserama, every Labor Day weekend. The show attracts young and old alike, and was most recently held at the Boulevard Drive-In Theatre in Kansas City, Kan. The drive-in setting only further sets the mood for this event by putting movies like Marlon Brando's The Wild One back up on the silver screen. The steady growth rate of the region's rockabilly community has even sparked a second car and rockabilly show. This one is called GearGrinder, and will take place at Knuckleheads Saloon in Kansas City, Mo., on April 17 and 18,2009. In an age of $3 gasoline, the appeal of classic cars known more for their horsepower than their gas mileage seems a bit illogical to the uninitiated. Then you get behind the wheel of one, and it all makes sense. From the curves and lines of their design to the pure muscle of their V8 engines, those cars are as much a work of art as they are a means of transportation. Driving and customizing such a car instantly shows something about who you are, far more than the homogeneous cars of today ever could. It's no wonder, then, that hardcore rockabilly enthusiasts place so much value on their cars. More than ever, watching a classic car roll down the street evokes a powerful feeling of nostalgia for that era when cars were less complex under the hood. That lack of complexity meant you could maintain a car yourself, rather than having to take it to a mechanic. They weren't all computers and microchips, or engineered in a way that you had to remove 15 parts to get to the oil filter. That made bonding with a parent or grandparent under the hood of a classic car possible. This is a memory that many rockabilly kids cherish and hope to repeat someday with their own children. The pin-up girl While the 1940s saw major changes in the gender roles of women when the "Rosies" went to work in factories to support the war effort, it was the Hollywood starlets and pin-up girls that would take empowerment and sexual redefinition to the next level in the 1950s. Blonde bombshells like Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable and Mae West planted the idea that women could be more than the domestic roles that had previously defined them. Then-pin-up girls like Bettie Page, and burlesque stars like Lili St. Cyr took such rebellion to the extreme. Today, the pin-up girl is making a comeback. Just as pin-ups and burlesque shows were a rebellion against the 50s social construct of the obedient housewife, the pendulum is now swinging back in rebellion against the way "sexy" has been reduced to "slutty"—the empowered, sexy woman reduced to a powerless sex object in everything from pornography to fashion. There's a growing desire to once again leave a little something to the imagination while still being sexy and fun, and a return to the pin-up makes that possible. McColey says she appreciates the empowering nature of pin-ups, and their ability to take the stereotypical roles and defy them or redefine them. "Things are so out of control, it's a way to kind of tame it down a little again." McColey says. "You can be sexy or you can be powerful, but you don't have to give everyone everything. You can hold on to your dignity." Racheal Major, Lawrence freshman at Johnson County Community College, is studying to become a photographer, and plans to specialize in pin-up inspired portraiture. She says pin-up photography appeals to her because it encompasses the rockabilly lifestyle with its use of the era's clothing, cars and charisma. Whether it's the Alberto Vargas pin-ups of the '40s, or the Suicide Girls on the Internet today, Major says pin-ups really speak to her. "I love that it shows a different side of a woman. I love that a pin-up girl doesn't have to be a size 2. I love that it gives women a way to express their sexuality tastefully. You can be goofy or classy or sensual. It's how women really are" Major says. Girls who want to get that glamorous pin-up look-or guys considering their first pompadour hairstyle have several options to choose from. In Lawrence, the best-known rockabilly stylist is Galadriel McAdams at Headmasters. Heather Kneaream at Salon Hawk in the KU Memorial Unions also specializes in the genre. And in Shawnee, Kan., an entire hair salon specializing in the rockabilly look called ChopTops is now catering to greasers and pin-up girls. The genuine article Known only as "Outlaw Jake," this Lawrence musician and bartender has taken the rockabilly lifestyle to such a degree that it completely defines him. With his greased back hair and his pin-up girl tattoos, at first glance, Jake looks every bit the greaser stereotype. When he picks up his guitar and tears into a Johnny Cash tune or one of his own compositions, his passion for the music lets you know that he's the genuine article. "It's a commitment," says Jake of his highly visible tattoos, including the knuckle-tats that let you know just who you're talking to. "I have to bartend or play music. I can't be a computer programmer or a bank teller now. This is who I am." The recent popularity of clothing lines like Ed Hardy shows the growth of rockabilly chic. Dominated by traditional tattoo and rockabilly-inspired art, these shirts give anyone the ability to "wear" the tattoos, without the permanence or pain. To guys like Jake, rockabilly is more than just skin deep, so he finds the commercialization of his chosen lifestyle a little annoying. Jake retorts with a smirk. "Everyone follows trends. The difference is that I'm following a trend that never goes out of style." 12 December 4,2008 CONTACT five questions PORTRAI DE LA PISTA DEL CENTRO What's your favorite guilty pleasure movie or TV show? It's not embarrassing, but I've watched it so much it's embarrassing. It's The Fountain. It's incredibly deep and philosophical. It’s about death, basically, and accepting it. What's your biggest pet peeve? I hate it when people pick their nails. Like, when they’re sitting there picking their nails. Just the sound makes me want to smash their face. And I know it’s really stupid, but that’s just how I feel. What the oddest diet you’ve ever tried? I would have to say adding a lot of fiber to my diet. I couldn’t stop pooping and it was embarrassing. Normally, someone will poop once or twice a day and I was at, like, six times a day and it’s kind of scary because you realize how you're full of shit. We carry like 10 pounds of it with us. But, you know, I'd rather carry a little bit around than poop that much. What's your opinion of Tyra Banks? She's incredibly smart. She's business-savvy. She knows how to play to an audience and she certainly knows how to make a lot of money off them. Did you watch The Brady Bunch reruns when you were younger? No, I didn’t. I used to hate it. It was just one of those shows that’s like the Power Rangers. Some person would be like, 'Oh, I hate that show,' I just didn’t like it. I was more into Diff'rent Strokes and stuff. My husband—Christopher Knight, who played Peter Brady—really appreciates that. I don’t have any Brady Bunch questions for him. Probably Rock of Love Charm School on VH1. The girls are so trashy and really fun to watch, and it makes me feel good about myself. When people pop their jaws. I'm a teeth person, so it bothers me. I ate Lean Cuisines nonstop for a couple months. I lost a lot of weight, and it kind of messed up my knees, too. She’s a self-centered bitch, but fabulous. She always talks about herself. She’ll be talking to a Hurricane Katrina victim, and then she’ll say, 'That reminds me of one time when I did...' Kind of. Not really, though. I guess they were fake bitches and not realistic. HOW WE MET Sean Allshouse, Lenexa senior, admits that the way he met Sarah Carr, Cameron, Mo., senior, wasn’t all that interesting. Like many college couples, they met through a mutual friend at a party. “That was that for about a month and a half,” Allshouse says. “The story of how we actually started to date is much better and much different than that.” The two saw each other again at another party, and Allshouse devised what he calls the “hug rule,” which is that he would hug Carr every time he saw her. Carr estimates they hugged five or six times that night. They made plans to hang out with their mutual friend the next day, but, “Thanks to a mi-graine, the friend couldn't make it and it was just us,” Allshouse says. This led to dating, which ultimately led to a relationship. Carr says she wouldn’t change a thing about the course of her relationship with Allshouse, while he has one final thing to add: “Could you mention that I love her with all of my heart?” —Carly Halvorson Contributed photos (Top) Allshouse and Carr at a Carrie Underwood concert in September. (Left) The couple at a birthday party in June, for which Allshouse dressed up as Harry Caray. If it’s not Mexico, it’s On The Border. 100 ROCK CHALK believe learn your school since 1865 I am very grateful to you and your family. I wish you a Happy New Year. 55 Years and Still Amazing. You're not around for for 55 years unless you have something amazing to offer. SERVING UP TRADITION SINCE 1987 JOHNNY'S TAVERN Just 'cross the bridge If it's not Mexico, it's On The Border. ON THE BORDER MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA Also enjoy On The Border TO GO & Catering 3038 Iowa St. • 785-830-8219 • Sun-Thurs 11-10 • Fri- Sat 11-11 December 4,2008 13 CONTACT Bitch and MOAN with Matt Hirschfeld and Francesca Chambers My girlfriend and I just said "I love you" to each other. I meant it when I said it, but now she won't stop saying it. Should I try to say it more to make our relationship better? Mark, junior Matt: Sorry, Mark, but if you really meant it when you said it, you should have no problem saying it every time you see your girlfriend."I love you" is a phrase that should never get old as long as your emotion backs up your declaration. If you try, but still can't manage to get out the words more often, you may need to rethink both of your love assertions. Ask your girlfriend what makes her feel the way she does. If she has an unconvincing answer, don't feel as badly about not saying it too often—she may have said it too soon, as well. But, if she has a realistic response that considers the feelings of both you, and you feel the same way, go ahead and shout the "L" word from the rooftops. You would have no problem declaring facts such as the sky is blue or the earth is round, so if you do love your girlfriend, declaring your love for her should just be such a fact. Fran: Well, I think you learned an important lesson here: Don't tell a girl that you love her unless you are prepared to tell her every time you talk to her from then on out. Saying "I love you" translates to "I'm not breaking up with you any time soon," which is a reassurance many girls want and need to hear every day from their significant other. MARTINI CORNER ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT Your Alternative Energy Source Charge Up Your Nightlife! At the Tower · 31st and Oak · KCMO www.martinicorner.com My ex felt the same way as you about saying "I love you." He didn't see the need to verbalize what he thought was obvious. He would say it back to me if I said it first, but that always made me feel like the only reason he was telling me he loved me was because he knew I would get upset if he didn't. So, the purpose of the words was defeated—he knew I loved him, he did not need me to tell him—and I did not feel reassured at all, because I had said the words first. You made the mistake of telling your girlfriend you loved her before you were ready to properly back that statement up, and this isn't your girlfriend's fault. You need to start telling her you love her first before she starts to feel insecure, starts doubting the relationship and breaks up with you. I went on two dates with a guy and then lost all interest. I wasn't going to call him to tell him, but he kept calling me so I had to finally tell him off. Is it bad that I wasn't even going to call the guy? -Janna, sophomore Matt: You must have had a twinge of interest in this guy if you went on a subsequent date with him, so it's interesting that you consider yourself completely done with the guy, when you had expressed interest in him, whether it was interest in his personality, his looks or even his money. For you to have lost interest so quickly, he probably said something weird or offputting during the date. It is justified that you lost interest so quickly, Janna, but to not communicate this is sketchy. Your date was obviously not done dating you, and because you didn't make it clear after your second date that nothing was going to happen, you should have made the courtesy call. Dwelling on the past doesn't seem to be your forte, but for the past to not affect your future, you need to close as many open wounds from the past as you can, as small as those wounds may be. Fran: This is a classic "easier said than done" situation. You don't need me to tell you what to do here—its pretty obvious. The mature action to take is to tell the guy that you are no longer interested. You thought there might be a spark, but once you went on a date, you realized your feelings were purely platonic. There's no shame in telling him this, and though he might be disappointed, he should understand.And, if he isn't understanding, that's his problem not yours. You're being unfair to him by not telling him the truth when he has done nothing wrong—that I know of—to deserve such cold treatment. Still, if he doesn't get the hint by now and continues to call you, he's bringing the daily rejection upon himself. It's really a win-win outcome if you tell this guy the truth. He can move on, and you can stop receiving annoying and inconvenient phone calls. I brought this girl home from the bar, not intending to have sex with her, but just to make out. As we were about to fall asleep she asked me to take her home. When we got to her house she asked if I wanted to come up and stay the night. I didn't go up, but should I have? —Erik,senior Matt: Good for you, Erik, for resisting this power-hungry girl you picked up. This girl is smart for having you take her to her house (for safety reasons), but asking you to stay the night at her place shows she isn't too worried about her safety and was only wanting to be in control. The girl didn't respect your wishes of wanting only to make out. If she had wanted to do more than liplock, it wouldn't have mattered your location. You should be hesitant about this girl who's making you schlep around Lawrence. Don't feel bad for not respecting this girl's wishes of staying at her place. Have this girl show a little respect for you first, and then you can contemplate acting on her requests. Fran: Either this girl has never had a one-night stand and doesn't know the rules, or she's a psycho bitch. I think it's admirable that you even took her home. I would have told her to call a friend. She shouldn't have gone home with you if she didn't plan to stay the night. Spending the night at her place after she pulled that stunt would have reinforced her inappropriate behavior. Because you were not planning to have sex with her, there was no reason to go up to her place. On the other hand, if you were planning to have sex with her, why not go upstairs? If she's crazy outside the bedroom, who knows what she has in store for you inside the bedroom. Bitch and Moan should not be taken as a substitute for professional, expert advice. 14 December 4,2008 PLAY This movie is garbage. It's perfect! A look at Lawrence's cult film scene and a guide to understanding its appeal By Derek Zarda dzarda@kansan.com Topeka senior Jon Tenholder had to be smiling that night. Dozens of pajama-clad students were gathered around the KU Filmworks treasurer on a clear Saturday night last September for KU Filmworks' cult kid movie night. As Filmworks celebrated its monthly cult movie nights for its members, Fairway sophomore Karl Wiederaenders was busy organizing the next weekly cult film night for his floor at Hashinger Hall. So, what's the deal with cult films anyways? This fall, the movies that have reigned at the top of the box office consisted of a talking Chihuahua from Beverly Hills for two weeks, another "give-Marky-Mark-a-gun" flick (Max Payne), yet another High School Musical sequel and a vampire flick to name a few. During these harsh times of mainstream movie blandness, some students are venturing into Hollywood's sleazy forgotten cousin: cult film. "I'll know it when I see it." Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart uttered these now famous words in 1964 while trying to explain how he determines if a film is pornographic. Trying to find a suitable definition for cult film is equally as hard. The answer may lie with our northern neighbors at the University of British Columbia, where premiere cult filmologist Ernest Mathijs resides. Mathijs, co-editor of the recent Cult Film Reader and author of several articles on the culture and reception of cult cinema, says a cult film is a film with such a devoted following that "it keeps the film in continuous circulation," well beyond its original screening. Films that are raised to this status "tend to be uneven, bad, naughty, gross, gory, shocking, and disrespectful of moral values and conventions of 'normal' cinema-making." Mathijs says. According to Mathijs, cult film has been around since the early 1930s, with cult followings of slapstick film stars Charlie Chappin and others, mostly because of the films' anarchic nature. However, many critics still credit the recognition of cult film to the rise of midnight movie showings in New York in the late '60s and early' 70s. Attack of the Midnight Movies Five years ago, Liberty Hall screened a midnight double-feature of Pulp Fiction and Evil Dead 2, delighting many locals in the process. One local resident, Malcom Miller, wondered exactly why this didn't continue—and decided to do something about it. "I remember going there and having a good time," Miller says. "I remember being left wondering why this doesn't go on more often." Thus began the monthly Midnight Movie Madness night at Liberty Hall, where Miller, 22, would personally pick the cult movie of his choice to show to the viewing public. "There is a pretty strong following or appreciation of cult films," Miller says. He's had strangers come up to him to thank him for what he's doing. Miller tries to do the event once a month. but the next few months he will be on hiatus from the movie night, waiting to start back up again in March, if not before. Jackpot's Secret Stash It's 4:30 p.m. on Friday and students are trailing outside of classrooms on a gray, muggy day. Seeking refuge on Mass. Street from the daily campus grind, a stop by The Jackpot would seem strange for so early in the day. Inside, however, customers are already filing in and finding their seats around the bar as Rob Gillaspie, Jackpot bartender, lead singer of local rockabilly outfit The Spooklights and resident cult film purveyor pulls Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, a favorite at the bar, out of its case. Every Friday and Saturday, Gillaspie, 32. continued on page 16 Photo illustration by Ryan Waggoner Cult filmologist Ernest Mathijs says a film becomes a cult film when it has a devoted following and wide circulation long after it is released. following and released. BROTHER MON CLAWS DRAGON LEE ARD D. WOOD, JR. LIBRARY PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE DEATH WISH M&M | DVD DEATH WISH 3 December 4,2008 BCOS,badminton SURFIONE & moodswung PRESENT: SHWAYZE CISCO ADLER DJ SKEET SKEET PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS: The KNUX AND FRIDAY DECEMBER 12 Granada Theater All ages • 8 PM • www.THEGRANADA.com Tickets available at www.TICKETMASTER.com or the Granada Box Office Get entered to win a VIP Party Room 10 tickets for your friends for the Shwayze Concert Go to www.KANSAN.com to enter Contest begins Friday, December 5 PLAY continued from page 15 ALIENIS IN WORLD WAR II PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE Directed by HELLA LUNGO Produced by HELLA LUNGO Starring MARK RONNER, JESSICA KENNEDY, TOM HARRIS, AND NIKKI HOOPER Photo illustration by Ryan Waggoner Film professor Matt Jacobson says the intrigue of cult films like Plan 9 from Outer Space isn't just in the film itself, but in making a tradition of watching the film with friends. hosts his afternoon cult film theater to the locals of the Jackpot Music Hall, 943 Massachusetts St. Sometimes he will take over the Jackpot for 12-hour marathons for theme nights, like his Halloween Horrorfest last October. Gillaspie's love of cult films is rooted in the low-budget nature of many cult classics, as he grew up on a steady diet of creature features and B-movies. It's a group thing "When I'm watching a movie that has someone approaching an untouched subject matter with a very limited budget, it moves me," Gillaspie says. "To me, that's important." Of course, many of the best times for viewing cult films are when you organize the event yourself. But remember to watch with friends, because it's the group nature of cult films that give them their appeal, KU film professor Matt Jacobson says. It isn't necessarily the film that defines a cult film, but that it has a devoted following that will build a major part of the life around this movie. The whole idea behind a cult film is that it inspires people beyond its release time. Picking out just the right film is always important as cult films span a variety of genres. From the campy, so-awful-it's good sci-fi films of Ed Wood such as Plan 9 from Outer Space to the trashy, over-the-top comedies of John Waters such as Pink Flamingos to the surreal, eerie big budget films of David Lynch such as Eraserhead, there's no one correct answer to the question of which cult film is best. Just remember that watching a cult film is akin to knowing an inside joke. It's only funny if you are around others who are in on it, as well. LIBERTY HALL 642 Massachusetts St. - Lawrence KS FRI 12/12 LIBERTY HALL'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOEDOWN! THE WILDERS Midday Ramblers+DRAKKAIR BAUNA FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT & KIDS UNDER 10 ARE FREE! SAT 12/13 THE FAINT FAINT THE F THE SHOW IS THE RAINBOW BAIOWOLF SAT 12/13 THE FAINT FAINT THE F THE SHOW IS THE RAINBOW BAIOWOLF BEAUMONT CLUB 4050 Pennsylvania - Kansas City, MO FRI 12/12 FRI 12/12 SPLIT LIP RAYFIELD Ha Ha Tonka / John Henry & The Engine JACKPOT 943 Massachusetts St. - Lawrence, KS SUN 12/14 VETIVER w/ Bandi Teeth 16 December 4,2008 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PLAY out & about What's your favorite Web site? P.O. Box 1403, Riverside, CA 95682 I visit Kanye West's blog often. He always keeps me posted on the craziest fashion and art. He even talks about architecture. It's just a lot of stuff Kanye likes, which is stuff I usually like. Bodie Agada,Topeka freshman Besides Facebook? I like Pandora. I like the music selection it gives me and how I can discover new music. —Jessica Brooks, Rich Hill, Mo., sophomore Google. Because I'm such a geek, I'm always looking for something for school. Or checking my e-mail. I'm probably the only KU student who spends more time on Outlook Express than on Facebook. Ray Segerebrecht, Lawrence junior Pamela T. I will not provide any text content in the image. I like the blog Maddox.xmission.com.It's pretty crude.It provides a lot of social commentary,and it's not afraid to be politically incorrect. Alisha Patterson, Kansas City, Kan., senior Pengfei Probably ABC.com. I watch the shows that I miss during the week. I watch Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives. Dana Tavares Jordan Leiker, Wichita freshman I usually go to Facebook. I always know what's going on with people. I like how you can create events and invite people without actually calling them. Stephane Chatagnier, Toulouse, France, sophomore CITY OF BROOKLYN Pitchforkmedia.com. It's a review site. I like reading about albums that just came out, and they have information on different shows and compilations and stuff. —Patrick Mathay, Littleton, Colo., senior I like ESPN, because I'm a big sports fan. I search results for games and articles about sports events. My favorite team is a soccer team, Manchester United. The Enigma Puzzle. It's a multi-part Web puzzle, like a problem solving game. It takes a lot of logic, but I like it because it's very mentally stimulating. —Tim Barta, Lawrence freshman JAY SMITH D. K. —Brianne Pfannenstiel PLAY THIS WEEKEND: Festival of Trees It's that time of year again. Finals are nearly upon us and the holidays are just around the corner, so why not take an hour or two to relax, unwind and enjoy the festive atmosphere? Tonight is the final showing of Lawrence's annual Festival of Trees at Liberty Hall, 642 Massachusetts St., from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Groups and individuals all over Lawrence donate and decorate the trees according to a theme before the trees are auctioned off to raise money for The Shelter, Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports troubled youth. Children get in to the event free, and a $2 donation is requested from adults. But the festivities don't end there. You can head downtown Saturday for the annual parade full of old-fashioned horse-drawn carriages. Shelby Lathrom, who helped with organizing the event, says that people come from all over the Midwest to drive their horse and buggies down Massachusetts Street through the parade, which begins at 11 a.m. Then be sure to head to the Lawrence Art Guild Holiday Art Fair at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St., which features decorative holiday work from more than 60 artists.The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. —Brianne Pfannenstiel Voted Best Pool Hall by Students Tonight $2 Imports $3 Jager Bombs $3 Guinness $1 WELLS (Every Saturday) GAME DAYS 10 ft. HD TV POKER Sun & Wed Cash Prizes FREE POOL Sun-Thurs (after midnight 925 Iowa (Behind the Merc) 785.749.5039 Pool Room JACKPOT! 943 MASS LAWRENCE KS 785.832.1085 THU 4 ASTROKITTY'S DRINK & DRAW LOCAL ARTISTS & LIKE MINDED FOLKS FRI 1 THE SUNSHINE RAINS 1,000,000 LIGHT YEARS SAT 6 BLACK CHRISTMAS AD ASTRA ARKESTRA - SPIRIT OF THE STAIRS SAT 7 LIMBECK ACOUSTIC FUCKFEST THU 11 KJHK'S STOP DAY PARTY COWBOY, INDIAN, BEAR DER TODESKING GREG ENEMY • NORRIT WED 10 SSION IGGYBABY & FRIENDS SAT 13 GO! CICADA RHYTHM XMAS! DJS, DANCING AND DRINKING! REPLAY LOUGE 946 MASS LAWRENCE KS 785.749.7676 WWW.REPLAYLOUGE.COM WED 3 MONSTROUS AMPLE BRANCHES THU 4 OPPOSITE DAY NEW FRANKLIN PANTHERS SAT 6 THUNDER POWER TBA SUN 7 IDENTITY CRISIS INCORPORATED MAX JUSTUS MON 8 METAL SCHOOL W DJ MOTLEY CRUZ December 4,2008 17 REVIEWS MUSIC: Sin Fang Bous, Clangour Sometimes we must step out of our comfort zone in order to explore the wondrous world of music. In doing so, it's not difficult to discover tunes from around the world, such as Sin Fang Bous' debut release, Clangour. Hailing from Reykjavik, Iceland, Sindri Mar Sigfusson created Sin Fang Bous as a side project from his previous work with the popular Icelandic band Seabear. Sin Fang Bous seems to be a creative outlet for Sigfusson, as the album's electronic and experimental sounds differ from Seabear's folksy feel. sin fang bous LANTOR Clangour blends harmonic pop melodies with an assortment of electronic and acoustic sounds to create one incredibly unique sound. Sigfusson's soft, tranquil vocals are perfectly intertwined with the melodies, and his voice slightly resembles that of Sufjan Stevens. Although Sigfusson is from Iceland, the lyrics are entirely in English, making the music relatable for first-time listeners. There is also excellent texture in the music, with elements of piano, xylophone, guitar and drums coning together in ways one might never have thought possible. Each song on the album is unique in its own way.While some songs,like "Advent In Ives Garden" and "Fa Fa Fa" are structurally fundamental and have upbeat pop melodies,others, like "Take Me Up To Smell Pine," are more experimental and take on interesting thematic developments. Clangour is the type of album you might listen to while sitting at the fireside, reading and sipping coffee on a cold winter day. If you're into Icelandic music like Sigur Rós, or are just looking for some creative new tunes, check out Clangour. ★★★ Danny Nordstrom MOVIE: Synecdoche, New York Director Charlie Kaufman's Synecdoche, New York had an uncommon amount of expectations attached to it for a first-time director. His previous work in screenwriting and storytelling (Adaptation, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) have secured such anticipation.With little doubt, it must be said that these expectations will not be met, but only because this movie won't be at all what you expect. This, I think, is a good thing. Certain of his imminent death, theater director Caden (Philip Seymour Hoffman) sets out to create a piece that is personal and brutal and truthful. As he mounts his masterwork—a massive recreation of reality in an abandoned warehouse in Manhattan—Caden struggles to keep his life and all the relationships in it from deteriorating. The artwork becomes his life, while his life becomes part of the work. However, this synopsis greatly simplifies the complexities of the conceptual and narrative framework. Kaufman delivers a unique work that explores art and artifice, life and death. It is a moving and beautiful film with wonderful performances from the entire cast. Writer/director PHILIP A. BAKKINSON SCHMIDT IMANUEL MICHAEL SYNECOCHE NEW YORK Kaufman has the ability to capture and focus on the subtle interactions between people. Slight gestures, embarrassed looks and anxious tension are paramount in the construction of this world. It's refreshing to see a film that tackles major cerebral concepts without sacrificing the humanity of its characters. Like Kaufman's other works, it is a depressing, but ultimately hopeful story. Synecdoche, New York is a film to be celebrated and contemplated. ★★★★ —Darron Carswell Dollar Shots 30 cent Wings Every Thursday SHMO BUCKETS!!! 86 oz.of Liquid MADNESS. $15 Everyday Price $12 EVERY FRIDAY Jo Shmo's www.burgersbeerbocce.com 学生认真听课 学生跃跃向上 Movie: Australia Simultaneously a celebration of the country's culture and history and a mixture of great Australian dramas, Australia rises above director Baz Luhrmann's previous ventures like Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge, but doesn't quite live up to the legacy set by the many films it references and tries to resemble. Luhrmann, who co-wrote the script for Australia, isn't one for exposition, and doesn't let the audience get to know his characters. Fortunately, the rest of the film does not follow suit. Australia's whirlwind beginning is classic Luhrmann. We meet Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman), who travels from her home in England to Australia to get her husband to sell their near-bankrupt cattle farm. She arrives in Australia and meets Drover (Hugh Jackman), a cattle driver-for-hire. All of this takes place in the first 10 minutes. Upon returning to the farm, Sarah discovers that her husband is dead, and that a magical and freakishly adorable child named Nullah (Brandon Walters) is hiding out on her farm. Sarah eventually decides not to sell the place, and to try and finish her husband's work. In the process, Sarah and Drover fall badly in love. In addition to the action and romance. NICCLE RIDMAN BUGH JACKMAN AUSTRALIA A MOVIE MURRAY K. HARRIS, ALEXANDER B. SMITH, JAMES L. MILLER, BRIAN D. SMITH, AND MARK T. SMITH DIRECTED BY MARCUS WILSON PRODUCTION DESIGNER JOSÉ R. CABOT COSTUME DESIGNER MARSHALL HARTMAN RELEASE DATE 2014 MAY 30TH Australia is also a massive cinematic collage. It references the gamut of Australian films, from classics (The Man from Snowy River) to more recent releases (Rabbit-Proof Fence). Australia is a love letter to the country and its rich culture. Rocky to start and irritating to finish—it has more endings than Return of the King—Australia's saving grace comes from its well-executed middle section, and from a heartbreaking performance by Brandon Walters, who is enchanting as Nullah. ★★★★ 18 Abby Olcese December 4,2008 SPEAK Save the last dance How learning to let go taught me what it means to hold on By Brianne Pfannenstiel bpfannenstiel@kansan.com I don't remember much about the way my grandmother was before she developed Alzheimer's. My memories of her are tarnished by the disease and by her slow decline. I don't remember my grandmother cooking Thanksgiving dinner, but I remember how awful I felt when she couldn't anymore. I don't remember her coming to watch my junior high band concerts, but I remember how disappointed I was when she couldn't tell me what instrument she played when she was young. I remember the way I felt when she couldn't remember my name anymore, and then the way I felt when she couldn't remember me at all. As the Alzheimer's took over, she slowly began to lose everything. It started with words. She would wake up in the morning and words like "kitchen" and "stove," which had been the foundation of her vocabulary for years, were suddenly and mysteriously absent. The kitchen had always belonged to her. It was her refuge and she was protective of it, but she began to gradually forfeit pieces of it to the disease. After "kitchen" and "stove" were gone, "cheese" and "spoon" and "coffee" were quick to follow, until just being in the kitchen frustrated and confused her. She lost how to say "I love you" and she lost "Brianne," and then she lost what those words even meant in the first place. She started to forget the people and the places and the stories that had brought her to that point in her life, I watched, powerless, as the foundation of a lifetime of memories crumbled and then collapsed. I watched as the Alzheimer's slowly blurred the lines of her memory, before erasing them altogether. Seventy-five years of memories vanished, one by one, as if they had never even happened. My grandmother slipped further and further away from reality until she barely resembled the strong, caring individual we had all grown up admiring. But there was one thing my grandmother never did lose. Up until the end, my grandmother remembered how to dance. When there was nothing left except broken sentences and confusion—when she had lost everything else—my grandmother never let go of dancing. My grandparents spent years dancing together. Their family had always been musical, but it wasn't until after their four children had grown up and moved away that they started attending the monthly dances at the Scott County American Legion, or traveling the 40 minutes to Garden City to two-step the night away. Dancing was a tradition they continued right up until the end of my grandmother's life. Alzheimer's would cause her to throw irrational fits of anger, and only dancing could calm her down. My grandpa would calmly take her hands in his,lead her around the living room and patiently wait for her anger to subside. One Thanksgiving, a year or two before she died, the whole family was gathered around the piano after dinner, and my uncles—never able to pass up a good jam session—pulled out their respective instruments and started up some traditional, old-time, two-steppin' music. My grandmother stood up, a little unsure at first, but after my grandpa took her hand, everything seemed to fall into place. My uncles threw in an extra verse as grandpa and grandma took a couple turns around the living room, and for a few brief minutes, we had her back with us. There was such a simple moment of beautiful recognition in the way she hummed the melody and shuffled her feet with the music, like it was completely natural. It seemed odd to me. Of all the things left at the end of her life, of all the loves and losses and joys and tears, what was it about dancing and music that stayed with her? At the end of a lifetime, what is it that we are all going to be left with? What will endure? Science would explain it as a simple matter of long versus short-term memory. It might throw around words like "neurotransmitters" and "synapses," but for my family, it's something more than that. Dancing was the very last tie my grandmother held to her past and to us. It was something that we could all hold on to, and it was something that let hold on to, and it was something that let us smile and remember her for the life she had led, not just for her disease. At her funeral, my grandpa chose two songs to be played. The piano player addressed the crowd that had assembled and told us that these were two of the oddest songs she had ever been asked to play for a funeral, but at the request of my grandpa, she would play them completely up to tempo—nothing slow or sad. We all sat, smiling to ourselves as the sounds of "Rock Around the Clock" and "The Maple Leaf Rag" echoed from the baby grand and reverberated around the tiny church. It was a tribute to the thousands of miles my grandparents had traveled across the dance floor during their time together. We all sat quietly, tapping our toes to the last strains of the rag, remembering my grandmother for the one thing she could never forget. Contributed Photos (From top) Brianne on her birthday with her grandmother before she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's; Brianne with her grandparents at Scott County Lake; Brianne's grandparents share a dance at Thanksgiving in November 2005; Briane and her grandmother holding Brianne's newborn brother, Joke. [Image of an elderly woman holding a young child in her arms, sitting on a shelf with various items in the background. The image is black and white.] 1974 I'll just stick to the image. It looks like two elderly men kissing in front of a building with a window. The background is dark and blurry, so it's hard to see any details. Rosemary's first grandmother. She is a big and beautiful woman with a warm smile. Rosemary is also a very strong and caring mother. She is always ready to help her children and support their growth. Rosemary is a true friend and a source of joy and inspiration for her family. 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Fantasy Football Stat Night! $.10 Wings & 1/2 price night Jumping Pole Pool Room ON THE BORDER MEXICAN GRILL Astro's BROTHERS Est. 1987 BAR & GRILL hawkchalk.com 25 FOUR PLAYERS SCORE DOUBLE DIGITS IN ROUT Kansas dominates San Jose State 90-49. SPORTS | 1B JAYHAWKS TAKE ON JACKSON STATE SATURDAY A victory would the men's basketball team's fourth in a row GAMEDAY | 6B THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN KANSAS 24 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008 VOLUME 120 ISSUE 74 WWW.KANSAN.COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 FINANCE Endowment will decrease contribution to KU by 10 percent BY FRANCESCA CHAMBERS fchambers@kansan.com The KU Endowment Association's investments have taken a bigger hit than expected from the global economic crisis, the association reported Thursday. Although renewable scholarships are safe, fewer new scholarships may be awarded. The association announced Thursday it would decrease monetary support to the University of Kansas by 10 percent for the 2009-2010 school year. The association's president, Dale Seuferling, said in a letter that returns from the endowment's long-term investment program declined by 26.6 percent from July 1 to Oct. 31, prompting the association to take dramatic action. "At this time we need to make these reductions for the coming year as a means of mitigating the possibility of greater reductions in future years," he said. The associations announcement came at the heels of Harvard University's announcement Wednesday that its endowment had decreased in value by 22 percent in the last four months. Harvard projects that the value of its endowments would drop by another eight percent before the end of its fiscal year, June 30. Seuferling's letter also followed a Nov. 18 article in The University Daily Kansan in which Jeff Davis, Endowment senior vice president for finance and treasurer, said, "I don't think there's a time we will not be able to operate normally." However, Seuferling said that the context of the article dealt only with spring 2009 financial aid and not with future semesters. Additionally, he said the situation is more grave than it was at the time of the story's publication. "Things can change a lot," he said. "They've gotten worse. Let's just hope that's not the same response I have in January or February" Seuferling said that although students who have already been awarded renewable scholarships and professors in endowment-funded positions are safe from the cuts, fewer scholarships could be available for other students. IN MEMORIAM Chancellor Robert Hemenway was out SEE ENDOWMENT ON PAGE 3A Campus mourns Mumbai deaths BY DAVID UGARTE editor@kansan.com Students, faculty and members of the Lawrence community gathered for a memorial prayer service in the Relay Room at the Burge Union Thursday in memory of the victims of the Mumbai terrorist attacks. Reema Shaikh Goutam Wilson Mandlik Baray Surve P.K. Gepa Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife, Rivkah, who were in charge of the Chabad Jewish Center in Mumbai, India, were among the victims of the attacks. Director of the Chabad Jewish Center in Lawrence, Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel knew Gavriel Holtzberg as a classmate, neighbor and friend growing up in Brooklyn. "We grew up together. He always inspired me with his passion to do good for others." Tiechtel said. Tiechtel remembered first hearing the Holtzbergs were in danger when he was contacted via e-mail by the Chabad movement. When the attacks in Mumbai began, the Chabad headquarters had tried to contact the Holtzbergs, receiving no answer until a terrorist picked up the phone and demanded to speak with the Indian government. "Tonight was the greatest response. Everyone gathered in unity for those killed, both Jews and non-Jews," Tiechtel said. In response to the tragic deaths in Mumbai, the Jewish community in Lawrence gathered at the prayer service to remember the lives lost. Jeremy Adkison, Leavenworth freshman, chose to attend the prayer service after seeing Rabbi Tiechtel speak to his "Living Religions of the West" class. He said it was good for people to attend the prayer Rabbi Sholom Wineberg, executive director of Chabad of Kansas and Missouri, speaks words of peace and healing on Thursday night at the memorial gathering for victims of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. At the end of the gathering, the attendees were asked to donate a mitzvah, a good deed, in honor of the victims. SEE PRAYER SERVICE ON PAGE 3A Allison Richardson/KANSAN ATHLETICS Lawrence business owners upset with extended Arrowhead contract BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com "It is an outstanding opportunity to showcase this great rivalry on a terrific national stage" said Lew Perkins, athletics director. "In addition, it gives our players the experience of competing in one of the NFL's premier stadiums — an experience they will never forget." The Kansas-Missouri football game will take place at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City for another four years—much to the disappointment of Lawrence business owners. The game was first moved to Arrowhead before the 2007 season as part of a two-year deal. But last week they agreed to a four-year deal that will ensure that the Border Showdown stays in Kansas City, Mo., until at least 2012. But while Perkins and KU officials are happy with the move, some local business owners are not. The new agreement means would-be home games against the rival Tigers in 2009 and 2011 will not be in Lawrence, taking away gameday crowds and the boost they provide to the local economy in the process. Local businesses were outraged when the game was first moved away from Lawrence two years ago. Owners of the Red Lyon Tavern on Massachusetts Street organized a boycott of the game and gave discounted food and drink specials to patrons who brought unused game tickets into their establishment. "It's definitely disappointing," said Brad Wilson, manager at Sports Dome, a sports apparel store on Massachusetts Street. "It hurts that they are choosing a different city for their financial reasons over promoting their own economy." "I think that money will be spent in Lawrence, whether it is before the game, after the game or on another day in Lawrence," Jim Marchiony, associate athletics director, told The Lawrence Journal-World at the time. "It is very premature to predict economic doom and gloom because of one game being moved out of Lawrence." D'QUINN 27 MAIN 37 CANTRELL 50 MUSKET 87 WELSH 90 Businesses had hoped that the agreement would end after this season and the game would return to Lawrence, but officials from the two schools worked out a four-year agreement that will keep the game from Lawrence until at least 2013. KU athletics officials, however, did promise that they will play a minimum of six games in Lawrence each season. Edited by Kelsey Hayes "We'd definitely rather have the game here and the 50,000 people here in town," Wilson said. "Because of the traffic on Mass, and because we're one of the largest sports retailers here in town — it definitely hurts." Jon Goerina/KANSAN The Jayhawks will play the Missouri Tigers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., until at least 2012. Athletics department officials defend the decision, while local business owners argue that it detracts customers. index Classifieds. 4B Opinion. 5A Crossword. 4A Sports. 1B Horoscopes. 4A Sudoku. 4A All contents, unless stated otherwise. © 2008 The University Daily Kansan FUNKHOUSER'S WIFE HELPS RUN CITY, STIRS DEBATE Voters voice concern for Gloria Squitiro's involvement in running Kansas City, Mo., with her husband Mark Funkhouser. LOCAL | 3A weather AMEN TODAY 41 27 Mostly Sunny SATURDAY 46 21 Partly Cloudy SUNDAY 39 29 Mostly Cloudy wetter.co Mostly Cloudy weather.com 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY OF DALY KANSAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008 quote of the day "Joe Biden said that Obama would be tested early on in his term, but not even he thought it would be by pirates. Apparently Barack Obama will be facing not just the challenges of the 21st century, but also of the 18th. I mean, for God's sake, what's next? The Vikings?" — John Oliver fact of the day www.cs.cmu.edu If you have 3 quarters, 4 dimes, and 4 pennies, you have $1.19. You also have the largest amount of money in coins without being able to make change for a dollar. most e-mailed Here's a list of the five most e-malled stories from kansan, com: 1. Adderall addiction? 2. Ornament on National Christmas Tree celebrates Jayhawks 3. Party to launch global awareness club 4. A sobering struggle 5. 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The student-produced news airs at 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m, and 11:30 p.m. every Monday through Friday. Also, check out KUJH online at t.uKu.edu. Music you can touch 2017 king KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there is a talk show and other content made for students, by students, Wheeler or rock'n roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. Mrs. O'Neal Courtney Maphies and Chris Wenskey, both Overland Park seniors pluck the bars of a musical sculpture located in the newly renovated 20/21st Century Gallery of the Spencer Museum of Art. Maphies said she liked the modern art gallery because it was more contemporary and pushed her to think about art differently. Wensky appreciated the detail of the pieces in modern art gallery stating, "you really have to come back multiple times to get the full meaning of the art." Julianne Kueffer/KANSAN CULTURE Japanese food inspires professor's book Experiences in Japan as a child and during college guides man's research Eric Rath, associate professor of history, is writing a book, "Food and Fantasy in Early Modern Japan: The Development of Japanese Cuisine," that he plans to publish next year. Rath said that studying cuisine was an important way to understand history. RAFT BY SACHIKO MIYAKAWA smiyakawa@kansan.com Eric Rath stopped at a different teahouse, usually on narrow lanes and busy shopping streets in Kyoto, Japan, to taste Japanese sweets over a cup of green tea every other day. When he was visiting Kyoto in 2006, Rath, associate professor of history, sampled a variety of Japanese sweets, from high-class sweets to more casual snacks. Rath is writing a book about Japanese cuisine while teaching Japanese history at the University. The tour of Japanese sweets was part of his research for the book, "Food and Fantasy in Early Modern Japan: The Development of Japanese Cuisine." He plans to publish it next year, hoping to appeal to American "foodies" and people interested in Japanese history and culture. Rath's interest in Japan started during his childhood. His father lived in Japan right after the Korean War. His grandfather traveled around Japan after his retirement. The stories about their trips and souvenirs from his grandfather made Rath want to visit the country someday. Rath first went to Japan in 1987 during his undergraduate studies. He spent a summer there and could speak a little Japanese, but watching Noh, classical Japanese drama, changed his life. The stillness and simplicity of Noh moved Rath, who was used to watching more lively Western plays. The play was one of the reasons Rath decided to study Japanese history in graduate school. Kaiseki, traditional Japanese haute cuisine. He thought it was an interesting way to learn Japanese culture and started work as a waiter. Rath was writing a dissertation on Noh in Kyoto and teaching classes at a Japanese college 10 years later. One day, he found a flyer advertising a job opening at a Japanese restaurant that served That was the start of his Japanese cuisine career. He worked in the restaurant even after many of his Japanese coworkers quit their jobs, scared away by impatient, old-fashioned chefs. Rath said he learned the depth of Japanese food from working there. "In Japanese food, there's an emphasis on ingredients," he said. "Whereas in some cuisine, it's all about sauce. Seasonality is very important, too." He also said in traditional Japanese cuisine, people also enjoyed the presentation of food, including decoration and art on the ceramic dishes. He also said Japanese cuisine often included raw food. His book focuses on the time between 1600 and 1900, which largely influenced modern Japanese food. It explores various cuisine eaten by different classes of people. For example, he said during that time samurai ate a variety of birds, such as ducks and cranes. They even drank the blood of cranes to enhance their health, which is not a common practice in modern Japan. He also said farmers were forbidden from eating tofu because it was considered a luxury during the time. Rath said although most of his research was based on reading books from the time period, he also tried some of the food for himself while he stayed in Japan. "It's dangerous. I gained a lot of weight when I was in Japan," he said. Rath said studying cuisine was one of the important ways to understand history because he could find many cultural implications through the development of cuisine. He often talks about food in his Japanese history class. He said many students liked to hear about Japanese cuisine. Bobby Del Greco, Roeland Park graduate student, took Rath's Japanese classical literature course. Del Greco, who plans to study Japanese literature for his doctorate degree, said he was always impressed by Rath's vast knowledge about Japan and was motivated to study with him. "He always asks questions and makes you explain the logic," he said. "He sets a high goal and pushes you really hard, but you still want to do it." — Edited by Arthur Hur on campus 0 The workshop "Coaching & Mentoring" will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the Pine Room in the Kansas Union. The workshop "Updating Your Career Documents" will begin at noon in the Jayhawk Room in the Kansas Union. for the holidays. One was to be up and running on Thursday afternoon, airport officials said. The seminar "The Body and the Law: Violence and Violation in Sabina Bermans's Backyard and Hugo Salcedo's El vije de los cantors" will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Conference Hall in Hall Center. Associated Press The seminar "Battling the Boxers in Tianjin: The Hoovero Adventure in China" will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Seminar Room in Hall Center. The dance event "New Dance" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Elizabeth Sherbon Dance Theatre in Robinson Center. The entertainment event "FREE Cosmic Bowling" will begin at 10 p.m. in Jaybowl in the Kansas Union. The play "Book of Days" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the William Inge Memorial Theatre in Murphy Hall. The lecture "What Does a Liberal Society Owe the Disadvantaged" will begin at 4 p.m. in Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union. KU1info daily KU info The dental school at the University of Pittsburgh, Pa., used the Rock Chalk chant from the early 1900s until the 1980s. It went like this, "Rock Chalk, Jayhawk, go Pitt Dental!" HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe has declared a national emergency over its cholera epidemic and the collapse of its health system due the country's economic crisis. 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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008 NEWS 3A ENDOWMENT (CONTINUED FROM 1A) of his office Thursday and was unavailable for comment. However, Marlesa Roney, vice provost for student success, agreed with Seuferling's prediction. "I think that's very much a possibility," said Roney, whose office handles the bulk of general scholarships. "What we don't know is what donors might do." the same reductions, or the same situations', Seuferling said. Roney said that donors who have major financial resources available sometimes contribute money for the University to spend immediately in situations like this rather than over time in an endowed fund. "I think the important part is that student scholarships will remain a top priority, especially those that are renewable," she said. Incoming freshmen and transfer students also might suffer from a lack of financial aid in the form of scholarships. This could make attending the University less attractive and drag down the University's national rankings. "Unfortunately it does present a challenge, but at the same time, all other universities are dealing with Lily Boyce, a Lawrence sophomore on a renewable endowment-funded scholarship, said she was not worried about her scholarship. "I'm not worried at the moment because they told me not to worry," she said, referring to an e-mail she received Wednesday from the University assuring her that she would continue to receive her scholarship. "Maybe I should, but for now, I trust them." Daniel Foiles, Lenaex sophomore, said that he was not worried, but that the University's letter opened his eyes to the reality of the situation. "If KU says that my scholarships are safe then I believe them," he said. "I guess the only thing that worries me is I didn't realize that my scholarships could be taken away for any other reason besides me not completing the academic requirements." Edited by Rachel Burchfield PRAYER SERVICE (CONTINUED FROM 1A) Allison Richardson/KANSAN Zach Siegel, El Paso, Texas, sophomore, Jordan Leboyer, Chicago sophomore, Michael Solganik, Overland Park sophomore, and others watch Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel speak at the Memorial and Solidarity Gathering on Thursday night. The memorial was playing tribute to the victims of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India. service. "It's good to be some place with other people, honoring someone. People shouldn't forget the dead." Adkison said. Along with the prayer service, the Lawrence Chabad Jewish Center is participating in the funds held for the Holtzberg's orphaned son, and the rebuilding of the Chadab House in Mumbai. Other Jewish couples have already volunteered to work at the Chabad House in Mumbai. "If this attack deters us we're giving into the terrorists," Tiechtel said. A Jewish Shabbat will be held at 4:30 p.m. today at the Chabad House in Lawrence. There will also be a candle-lighting ceremony. This will be part of "Mitzvot for Mumbai, A Global Campaign of Goodness and Kindness" the Lawrence Chabad House is participating in. The purpose of the campaign is for people to do good deeds and post them to the campaign's Web site in honor of the victims of Mumbai. Edited by Ramsey Cox LOCAL KC mayor's wife heavily involved BY ANDALE GROSS ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The people of Kansas City thought they were getting a straight-shooter with financial smarts as their new mayor. What they got, critics say, is a henpecked husband who needs his wife to tell him what to do. In an era when politicians get in trouble for infidelity, Mayor Mark Funkhouser finds himself under fire for his devotion to his wife, a sharp-elbowed New Yorker whose role as his closest adviser has locals wondering who's really running this city of 450,000. "I knew Mark for almost 18 years as auditor and didn't even know he was married. It's not like he needed his wife when he was auditor," said City Councilman Ed Ford, a leading critic of Funkhouser and his wife, Gloria Squitiro. "I think we were all surprised that he felt she was so indispensable once he became mayor." Squitiro ran her husband's campaign for mayor, and after he got elected last year, she took a desk near his office in City Hall. That arrangement came to end soon after a former mayoral aide filed a lawsuit last summer in which she accused Squitiro of making lewd comments around the office and calling the aide, a black woman, "Mammy". The council responded with an anti-nepotism ordinance that bars Squitiro from volunteering in the mayor's office. Funkhouser vetoed it, and the council overrode the veto. Funkhouser shot back by suing the city, saying the ordinance infringed on his authority. He also began conducting a large share of city business from his home, stunning members of the council. "I think government business should be done at City Hall and not out of the mayor's home." Ford said. "Part of it's transparency. Part of it is 'Why is the mayor working out of his home?' It's obviously so Gloria can be by his side." The Kansas City Star, which backed his candidacy, retracted its endorsement last month. Funkhouser has also become a routine target of the paper's editorial cartoons, including one this week that lampooned the power couple as "Nitro" and "Glycerin." In a letter to the editor this week, one reader said: "I didn't see her name on the ballot. I don't recall a two-for-one deal." Another wrote recently: "He should be removed from office immediately so he can spend all of his time with his wife without his job getting in the way. Separation anxiety problem solved." Funkhouser said he and his wife are a political team. "The idea that I'm this infantile guy who's tied to his wife's apron strings and has to have her right there holding his hand — anybody who knows me knows that's silly," he said. In an interview at the couple's home on Thursday, Squitti declared she has "never met a more manly man" than her husband, suggested her critics are annoyed by her brash personality, and said the couple's team approach is her way of helping him succeed. As for the allegations in the lawsuit, the couple's lawyers said that Squitiro routinely gave affectionate nicknames to staffers and that the word "Mammy" came from Squitiro's adding an "e" sound to the word "Maam." In a sworn statement, Squitiro acknowledged making sexual references but insisted they were jokes. LAWRENCE Barber wins NAACP businessman of the year award REGON BY CARNEZ WILLIAMS editor@kansan.com Martin "Marty" Watson, owner of Watson's Barbershop, hovers about his storefront shop chatting with customers as he styles a man's hair, clippers buzzing. Watson never seems to touch the ground, despite the fact that he's been standing all day. Watson, 24, jokes back and forth with a steady stream of customers flowing in and out the door. Business for him is as good as usual, something he attributed mainly to quality work and professionalism. Martin "Marty" Watson trims a customer's hair Thursday afternoon. Watson was named the Lawrence 2008 NAACP Minority Businessman of the Year. Jerry Wang/KANSAN "If I sit anybody down I know they're coming back," Marty said. "Within 15 minutes you get good conversation, a quality cut and your time — my full attention." Watson, also the Lawrence 2008 NAACP Minority Businessman of the Year, said he has somewhat of a monopoly in Lawrence. Watson says only two licensed black barbers reside in Lawrence: him and his employee Tim "Nellie" Nelson. Marty serves about 15 to 20 customers a day, ranging from KU athletes and coaches to business professionals. No matter who the customer is, Marty's gift of gab will put them at ease, Kasey Cullors, Wichita senior and Marty's roommate, said. Marty is the same person at home as he is at work. "Marty is probably the youngest old person I know," Cullors said. "You think this person has got to be 50." Equally important to some patrons is Marty's role as a counselor. Earle Mosley, a former KU football coach, said most coaches and players do not live a normal life. cial child. "Everybody needs somebody to talk to, someone they trust," Mosley said. He also said that the players can find some normalcy. Coming to Marty's provides him and his players a comfortable place to relax, often with talk about sports, women, politics and the occasional gossip. As a child she said he could talk to anyone. Marty's outgoing personality and eagerness to get to know people, is what Camellia Watson,' his mother, said made him a spe- His sister, Kendra Watson, 30, also said the fun-loving jokester that customers see today is the same outgoing, chunky kid she nicknamed "Fat" growing up in Parsons, a small town in southeast Kansas. She watched as he started up his first business, "Watson's Back-Porch Barbershop," as an eighth grader. "He enjoyed talking to older people," Camellia said. There, Kendra said she saw Marty's personality and hair-cutting skills culminate. Every day after school, friends, family, teachers and community members lined their backyard for Watson's $2 haircuts. People came from across southeast Kansas for haircuts. "People still ask for him," Kendra said. "People come all the way from the Pittsburg area because they remember he cut hair." His brother, Ronald Watson, Jr., 27, said Marty was always the most creative one in the family. He said when he and Marty weren't playing baseball or basketball or wrestling each other in a heated exchange, Watson would always draw designs for his customer's hair. Tim "Nellie" Nelson, left, Martin "Marty" Watson, center, and Benjamin "Vinnie" Van Sickle, right, serve a variety of customers from KU football players to business professionals in Watson's Barber Shop. Watson has been cut hair for most of his life. E DE All three alluded to how much their father Ronald Angelo Watson, also a business owner, influenced Watson. His father died when he was 16 years old. "He has always seemed to be his own free spirit," Ronald, Jr., said. "He kind of made his own path of how to do things." Marty won't be missing any parts of his sons' lives. He has three sons: Kyle, 3, and Adric and Gabriel, both 1. All three boys live with their mother. They often spend time with him in his shop, just like he did with his dad. "It was kind of a chip on his shoulders," he said. "I think it motivates him to be a businessman." He spent countless hours working side-by-side with his dad, every day before school, washing. Ronald, Jr. said Marty often felt snubbed because his father missed part of his life. pressing and mending clothes at his dad's cleaners, working to beat the day's heat. The business was run by Ronald and his family and serviced all of southeast Kansas. "He showed us the value of hard work at an early age," Marty said. Jerry Wang/KANSAN A large portrait of Ronald, alongside Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X with an image of the cleaners, hung opposite Marty's barber chair as he recalled the day his father died. In August 2000, Ronald, an outgoing, humorous man, who always wore his "good hair" neatly slicked back, woke up early one morning with chest pains. Later that day, Marty, then at basketball practice, got the worst call of his life: his mother was rushing his father to the hospital. He was having a heart attack. Marty rushed to see his dad. As he arrived, doctors were trying to stabilize him and move him to a Missouri heart hospital. They couldn't. Ronald died shortly "When I got there they were still working on him." Marty said. "After a few hours of fighting, his heart just gave out." after. Camellia said her husband's death devastated Marty. He was so distraught, his grandmother bought him a car, just to keep him motivated to graduate from high school. She said Marty began working harder than usual to compensate for his dad not being around. He took up a job at a local printing press. Suddenly, Marty felt like the family's provider, the man of the house. His brother and sister were already in college. His mother was in a state of shock. and worked as a barber in several shops. He opened his own shop in 2005. Three weeks after graduating from Parsons High in May 2002, Marty moved to Wichita to attend Old Town Barber and Beauty College. Only nine weeks later, Marty graduated from the barber school as the youngest licensed barber in Wichita at 19. Marty moved to Lawrence in 2004 "When he starts something he'll finish it," Camellia said. "And he finished it in a hurry." Patrons say Marty's get-it-done business style as well as his fun-loving attitude and the overall friendly atmosphere at Watson's Barbershop,keep them coming back. Marty said he has only been able to do this by getting their respect, not just their money. "They don't have to choose me." Marty said. "The fact that they do is an accomplishment." Edited by Arthur Hur 4A ENTERTAINMENT THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5.2008 Conceptis SudoKu | | | 6 | | | | | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 5 | 1 | 7 | | | | 2 | | | | | 6 | | | 4 | 5 | | | | | 2 | | | 3 | | | | | 5 | 8 | | 7 | | | | | 6 | 4 | | | | | | 8 | 2 | | 3 | | | | | | | 9 | | 8 | 6 | 1 | | | | | | | 3 | | | | 12/05 Difficulty Level ★★★★ Answer to previous puzzle 2 9 3 8 1 4 6 7 5 5 6 8 2 7 3 1 9 4 1 7 4 9 5 6 2 8 3 3 1 9 6 4 7 8 5 2 8 4 5 3 2 9 7 6 1 6 2 7 1 8 5 3 4 9 9 8 6 5 3 1 4 2 7 4 3 2 7 9 8 5 1 6 7 5 1 4 6 2 9 3 8 THE ADVENTURES OF JESUS AND JOE DIMAGGIO Yeah, lemme just grab some O.J. Sup. It's Miller Time. Max Rinkel AUTHOR BEEDLE THI Author JK Rowling reads to about 200 schoolchildren at a tea party in the Parliament Hall Edinburgh yesterday, where she read passages from her new book "The Tales of Beedle the Bard." Rowling releases new book BY BEN MCCONVILLE ASSOCIATED PRESS EDINBURGH, Scotland — The latest magical tome by J.K. Rowling has started to fly off bookstore shelves. Rowling was launching "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" yesterday with a tea party for 200 school children at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh, where she lives. The author is donating royalties from the book to a charity, which hopes it will raise millions to help vulnerable children. Recession-hit booksellers hope the book — a collection of five fables mentioned in Rowling's saga about boy wizard Harry Potter — will give them a festive boost. "We expect it to come straight in at No. 1 and is very likely to be our No. 1 book this Christmas," said Jon Howells of Britain's Waterstone's book store chain. "It's in with a fighting chance of being the best-selling book of the year, even though there are only a few weeks to go. "This is J.K. Rowling, None of the usual rules apply" he said. "Beedle the Bard" is being published Thursday in more than 20 countries, with a global print run of almost 8 million. But is generating only a fraction of the fanfare that greeted the Potter novels. Rowling is donating her royalties to the Children's High Level Group, a charity she co-founded to support institutionalized children in Eastern Europe. The book is published on behalf of the charity by Harry Potter's traditional publishers — Scholastic in North America and Bloomsbury elsewhere. Rowling, whose Harry Potter books have sold more than 400 million copies and been translated into 67 languages, wrote the Beedle tales after finishing "Deathly Hallows" last year. Rowling has described "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" as a distillation of the themes found in the Harry Potter books, calling it her goodbye to a world she lived in for 17 years. One of the stories, "The Tale Of The Three Brothers," is recounted in "Deathly Hallows," in which the storybook helps Harry and his friends defeat evil Lord Voldemort. 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. HOROSCOPES The trouble you're facing now is that a lot of your ideas just don't seem to work on the first try. Knowing this ahead of time gives you an advantage. Be careful. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 You love your friends dearly, but that doesn't mean you let them make your decisions especially in financial matters, as if you didn't know. Have fun, but don't get stuck paying more than you should. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7 Stay out of an argument between a hostad and a dreamer. Stay calm, cool and collected, and you'll win them over without saying a word. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7 New experiences and new faces help you appreciate the old, familiar ones you've had around for years. 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Many political analysts think his selection is a Obama PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES strong, well-rounded group. But shouldn't we consider what the people want? It seems like no one even cares about Joe Whatshisname anymore. Seriously Barack, the American people don't want experience or qualifications. No, those things are way overrated. In this day and age, it's all about the image. The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh One need look no further than President-elect Barack Obama's transition Web site — aptly located at change.gov — to remember his promise of a new and improved presidency. But for someone who promised us change... Yet, as Obama begins the vetting process for cabinet-level and advisory posts, many Americans have decried his focus on Washington insiders. Such critics claim that, hearkening back to people who held positions in the Bush and Clinton administrations, Obama is abandoning his entire platform of change. Harvard Crimson, Harvard University What this argument fails to address, however, is that even those experienced politicians whose names may be familiar can still produce profound change — whether it be through the generation of new ideas or merely that existing ideas are received by fresh ears. What a repeat members could mean for Obama Now that he no longer has to pretend to be a tax-cutting, corruption-busting, lobbyist-defying, bipartisan agent of reform, our illustrious President-elect Barack Obama has decided that he's more interested in bringing together a team of people who will ensure that he doesn't do anything stupid than he is in bringing about any sort of fundamental change. Perhaps he's realized that he's not quite sure what exactly he supposed to do, given that he spent almost his entire time in the Senate running for the presidency. But let's give the man a break. After all, who better, really, to ensure integrity in the White House than Bill Clinton's friends? The Eagle, American University editorials about Mumbai THE HOLIDAYS OF 1987 ASSOCIATED PRESS Terrorists targeted fledgling democracy New Delhi must find a way to make the defeat of terrorism a common cause among its citizens regardless of faith. India's trauma will be measured not just by the scale of the attacks on Mumbai, but by their duration. For nearly three days, security forces battled terrorists for control of sites in the heart of the financial capital of the world's largest democracy. Compared to the instant horror of a suicide bombing, a paramilitary death squad murders in slow motion. India was targeted not just because it is a country with an unhappy Muslim minority, but because it is a democracy undergoing rapid and potentially destabilizing economic change, and with a history of inter-faith violence. But India is also a regional beacon of cultural openness and political freedom. The terrorists clearly think the bastion is brittle and can be blown apart. They must be proved wrong. — The Observer, London Dec. 3 editorial President-elect smart to make quick choices If anyone needed a reminder about the dangers that threaten democratic nations, it arrived in a hail of automatic weapons and grenade explosions last week in Mumbai. The lesson cannot be understated. Yes, the Obama administration must break new diplomatic ground and repair the international damage of the Bush years. Thus far, the president-elect has quieted that criticism by making sound decisions on his national security team. His appointments, like his timing, are superb. The Anniston (Ala.) Star Dec. 2 Editorial HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Send letters to opinionkansan.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. Length: 200 words LETTER GUIDELINES The submission should include the author's name, grade and hometown. The Kansan will not print letters that attack a reporter or columnist. 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I'm watching Rosie O'Donnell's live variety show special on NBC. My reaction to the show itself is much the same as it was when I first saw an ad for it: "Whaaaaaa?" She opens with an extended riff on Spanx, and it goes downhill from there. With invariably flat comedy bits, awkward interactions with guest stars and vaguely interesting musical acts, it plays less like a variety show and more like a low-end awards show with no awards to give out. It succeeds only by making me wish Thomas Edison had never invented live television. Not even a dance squad that prominently features Segway scooters can save the night. I cry myself to sleep. WAS IT A NIGHTMARE? Nope, it's just the new Rosie O'Donnell SHOW. DAY TWO Thanksgiving, I'm still recovering from Rosie Live. I gorge on turkey more than usual in hopes that it will help me forget about the travesty I witnessed the night before. I then realize that tryptophan does not induce amnesia. I pass out and wake up in a poorly lit hospital room. The doctor tells me my stomach was pumped. This reminds me of a liposuction joke Rosie had told on the show. I shriek in terror. The nurses sedate me. ROSIE ROSIE ROSIE ROSIE ROSIE ROSIE ROSIE ROSIE ROSIE ROSIE ROSIE ROSIE ROSIE ROSIE ROSIE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE ROSE DAY THREE I'm back home, though not fully recovered. I read an article online: The Live Feed reports that Rosie's special drew only 5 million viewers. Only five million? That's five million people who are experiencing the same awful things I am. Five million people witnessed a talent showcase that spent most of its time talking about how little talent it actually contained. If five million people had the ebola virus, suddenly it would be a big deal. The only difference is that Rosie Live didn't liquefy my internal organs. Rosie announces on her blog: "there will b no more. no ratings. bad reviews, yet still — a thrill 4 me." The No.1 threat to America — a regular Rosie variety show series — has been vanquished. But I hope this doesn't put an end to the attempt to revive variety shows altogether. All they really need is a host who isn't divisive, wholly unlikable and bereft of talent. Variety shows used to be the territory of huge stars like Johnny DAY FOUR The day passes without incident, but when I close my eyes, I can still see the nonsensical closing number: Rosie and Gloria Estefan sing about Thanksgiving (or something) as grown men dressed as various desserts prince about. I shiver. DAY FIVE Cash and Dean Martin, comedic genius like the Smothers Brothers and lovable couples like Sonny and Cher or Captain & Tennille. The only way Rosie has stayed visible in recent years is by feuding with a hairpiece-wearing real estate mogul/reality show purveyor. There's still hope. This summer it was announced that Elvis Costello would have his own variety show on the Sundance Channel. Although it's a shame that it will air on a channel almost nobody gets, at least it will have an opportunity to show kids these days what a real variety show shows like. DAY SIX It's a struggle. But we can get through this. Although I'm getting better every day, my newly hired therapist said I should work through my trauma by writing about it. So I wrote this column. Nichols is an Overland Park sophomore in creative writing. How Republicans can make the transition THE RIGHT SIDE ADAM POOLE [Image of a man in a suit saluting]. Twenty-five percent. That is President Bush's current job approval rating, a striking drop from his high of 90 percent following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. Now, the only approval ratings lower than his are of the Democratic Congress, (18 percent) and Michael Vick — barely. ASSOCIATED PRESS During troubled times, Americans look for someone to blame. The easiest target, whether he is actually responsible or not, is the president and the Bush administration and it has seen its share of troubled times. As a Republican, I am often asked for my opinion of Bush and, like many Republicans, I haven't always been terribly enthusiastic about some of the president's policies. He has gotten a bad rap and, now that his term is coming to an end, I'd like to offer some fair criticism of the last eight years. Bush has not been the perfect president or the perfect Republican. I am truly looking forward to hearing a president properly pronounce the word "nuclear." The treatment that others have afforded him, however, has been ignorant at best, sometimes diseraceful. the War on Terror was handled poorly in its first years but rather than criticizing our management, many on the left insisted that we should never have gone, even going so far as to call it a war for oil. This would be a fair debate if the war were over, but until then it is vital that we stand together as one nation. History will judge the legitimacy of the war, and I believe that it will be much fairer than we have been. In the meantime, we must ensure victory and our security. For example, the Iraqi front in I am encouraged to see that Obama has asked Defense Secretary Robert Gates to stay on the job in the new administration. They will, no doubt, be at odds on occasion, but with Gates on the job, I hope that our withdrawal from Iraq will be conducted at the proper time. In any event, I am prepared to get behind the next president for the sake of our nation and am confident that Republicans will So, how will things be different in the next administration? In an interview with CNN, Bush said that "It is good for our country that people have hope in the system and feed vested in the future and President-elect Obama has a great opportunity." He is quite right. be more decent in our criticisms of Obama than many Democrats have been of Bush these past eight years. Whether deserved or not, Bush's low approval ratings have made it difficult for him to be an effective leader. Obama, on the other hand, will enjoy a great deal of goodwill and, to quote Bush once more, "I really do wish him all the best ... it is good for the country that the president succeeds" Poole is a Wichita senior in psychology and political science. FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. Man, I could've just bent over and pooped through a hole. --defective. If I said you had a beautiful body, you would hold it against me. --defective. --- Holler to the girl at The Rec running 10 mph on the treadmill while talking on her --- I would just like to say I am not an alcoholic but an alcohol enthusiast. I would also like to put out an ad for anyone with type B blood who would be willing to sell me their liver. 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JACKET TO REPEAT JACKET* 785-856-3905 South-Asian student group welcomes comedian ENTERTAINMENT BY JESSE TRIMBLE jtrimble@kansan.com A college student from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will be performing stand-up for students on campus this weekend. The KU South Asian Student Association, or SASA, has invited comedian Prasanth Venkataramanujam, or Venkat for short, to perform Saturday at Woodruff Auditorium. Seema Amin, Shawnee senior and SASA president, said the group first heard about Venkataramanujam after attending a 15-minute act at the University of Missouri last spring. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO "What's unique about him, first of all, is that he is Indian." Amin said. "Not many comedians out there that are Indian are well known." Amin said that because Venkataramanujam performed his skits in English and made a few jokes about the Indian culture, he inspired SASA to invite the college student to perform at the University. Venkataramanujam's act on Saturday will be filmed and sent to Comedy Central. The comedian said he and members of his group called "The Brown Man Group," were currently working on pieces to put together for a spot on Comedy Central. Venkataramanujam is a senior majoring in neuroscience and said stand-up took a lot of hard work and effort and also took a lot of time away from his schoolwork. "I didn't really know what I wanted to do my first two years of college, at all," he said. "Of course my parents wanted me to do medicine or dentist school." Venkataramanujam said the neuroscience major fell in his lap because of the credits he acquired toward the major, but ultimately, his passion was acting and stand-up. One thing about Venkataramanuiam's comedy act that he emphasizes is that you don't have to be Indian or Asian to enjoy it. "I'm Indian, but I don't think I'm an Indian comedian," he said. "I'm just a comedian that happens to be Indian." Prashanth Venkataramanujam will perform his comedy routine at 8 p.m. Saturday in Woodruff Auditorium. Venkatanujam was invited to campus by the KU South Asian Student Association, or SASA. "Some of my jokes deal with the quirkiness of my parents' personalities," he said. "Parents are just weird sometimes." The college-aged comedian also finds it easier to perform for student audiences, considering he is still similar to them in age, workload and stress. The comedian has been performing for the last five years, all while juggling classes, exams and papers. The hardest thing for Venkataramanujam as a comedian and a college student isn't the work load, he said, but the balance between the two and writing material at the same time. He said finding his own personality as a comedian was tough, and because he was just starting out he hadn't found a topic that audiences were paying to see him for. "Performing for college students, for me, is just like performing for your friends all the time," Venkataramanujam said. One other reason the show was free, he said, was because he's a student and he understands finances with students. "Which is why the shows are free," he laughed. "I don't like to charge students partially because I'm a student and I don't have money," he said. He gets paid for travel and a little more on top for food along the way, but for the most part, that was it. He said if he charged students it would be like charging his friends. Sumeet Patel, Topela senior and treasurer of SASA, said that before the performance on Saturday, SASA would pass around a donations can for the bombings in Mumbai, India. "Some members of SASA could be affected," he said. "Many of our group members have family there." After the event SASA will keep the donations can open for anyone in their office on the fourth floor of the Kansas Union. Venkataramanujam will perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 6 in Woodruff Auditorium on the fourth floor of the Union. Edited by Kelsey Hayes SPEAKER Lecturer examines the obligations of affluent countries rmcgeeney@kansan.com BY RYAN MCGEENEY What, as people, do we owe one another? These are the root questions Richard Arneson will be addressing at 4 p.m. today in his lecture titled "What Does a Liberal Society Owe the Disadvantaged?" Specifically, what do we as Americans, along with other relatively affluent countries, owe to the people of less-fortunate countries? MICHAEL K. HUNTER Arneson, a distinguished professor of philosophy at the University of California at San Diego, will be speaking as part of the Hall Center Lecture Series. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN strong duties of distributive justice that doesn't hold across national borders," Arneson said. "I want to knock down those views." "There's almost a philosophical consensus, a strong movement among people who work on these issues nowadays regarding Arneson said that the argument he will put forth will propose a simple cosmopolitanism (the idea that all of humanity shares a common moral responsibility to one another) that operates on dependent factors such as individual capabilities, the consequences of individual sacrifice and the possible benefit of actual contributions. "The position I want to hold, with respect to global justice duties, is brutally simple," Armenon said. "Roughly, it's 'justice as beneficence'" "Beneficence here doesn't just mean a helping hand; it may mean changing institutions or interacting with people in various ways," Arneson said. "But the basic idea is, 'What produces the best outcome?' and 'What is the best outcome for people?'" According to Arneson, one of the fundamental philosophical problems facing the world is the reticence of nations to apply the same sense of responsibility they feel for their own citizens to citizens suffering in other countries. Richard Arneson, distinguished professor of philosophy at the University of California, San Diego, shares his thoughts on philosopher T.H. Green with graduate students in Wesco Hall on Thursday afternoon. Armeson will speak at 4 p.m today in Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union. His lecture is entitled "What Does a Liberal Society Owe the Disadvantage?" Arneson said that this philosophy shouldn't necessarily be construed as anti-capitalist, but rather an ethical guideline for decision-making. "I've got no purritical hostility to consumer expenditure," Arneson said. "In principle, there can be expensive goods that make possible great activities. I have nothing against shopping at Neiman Marcus or Saks 5th Avenue — I would love a world where everybody could do that. It's not that I hate fancy mink coats, or that it's not good that people have them. It's that the money could be better spent on stuff that people need a lot more elsewhere. It's a comparative question: Where are resources going to do the most good?" Arneson will speak in the Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union. The event is free and open to the public. 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Chris Dodd, D-Conn., in charge of evaluating their aid requests made it clear he was eager to avoid voting on a bailout. Associated Press SPORTS THE MORNING BREW BOWL FORECAST JUST GOT HAIRIER Maybe the linebackers should bust out their'Decembeards' for good luck again. MORNING BREW |2B CLEMENTS TAKES JOB AT K-STATE THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WWW.KANSAN.COM Defensive line coach to return to his alma mater as defensive ends coach. FOOTBALL | 5B FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5,2008 PAGE 1B KANSAS 93, SAN JOSE STATE 49 Jayhawks stomp Spartans, stay undefeated Ten of 11 Jayhawks scored in the matchup; four scored more than 10, bench players added 40 points in rout of San Jose State BY DANNY NORDSTROM dnordstrom@kansan.com Forty points can play a pretty big role in a basketball game. When those 40 points come from a team's bench, it's fair to make the assumption that everyone on the team played well. Last night at Allen Fieldhouse, everyone did play well for the Jayhawks. Ten of 11 players scored for Kansas (5-0), with almost half of their points coming from the bench as the Jayhawks defeated the San Jose Spartans (1-5), 93-49, in impressive fashion. "On the court and off the court we all know how to talk to each other." as well, scoring nine points in the first half. She scored 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds on the night. Once again, junior guard Danielle McCray led the Jayhawks in scoring with 20 points and five rebounds. McCray went 7-10 from the field and was flawless from the free-throw line, making all four fouls DANIELLE MCCRAY Junior guard Kansas came out firing on all cylinders allowing San Jose State just four points in the first 10 minutes of the game. The Jayhawks immediately went on a 10-2 scoring run to establish an early lead, which they maintained throughout the game. San Jose State never came within 10 points after the first 12 minutes of the game. Aiding the Jayhawks' offensive attack was junior guard Kelly Kohn. After coming off the bench midway through the first half, Kohn dropped five quick points to give the Jayhawks an early burst of momentum. She scored 15 total points, making five of seven shots and going 4-for-5 from the three-point line. "Her form has changed," she said. "It's a lot better than it was. She's been in good rhythm and her timing has been good." Kansas coach Bonnie Henrickson credited long hours in the gym spent working on Kohn's shooting techniques as the primary reason for her stellar performance. Also solid for Kansas was junior guard Sade Morris, who got off to a quality start "I've never spent so much time in the gym before, and that's just something my coaches have continuously pushed me to do," Kohn said. "I've gotten so much one-on-one coaching from them with my shot." shots. Solid play throughout the game allowed multiple players to get involved for Kansas. The offensive effort by the Jayhawks' bench was impressive, with all six players scoring at least two points. "It's always a good thing when you have different players step up when they're (the opposing team) shutting you down," McCray said. "That's what great teams do. If someone's not on, then someone else steps up" Kansas' bench players scored 40 points, highlighted by Kohn's 15-point performance. Junior forward Rebecca Feickert also scored eight points in 11 minutes of play, while senior guard Katie Smith dropped four points with a crowd-pleasing three-point basket. The Jayhawks travel to Wisconsin this Sunday, Dec. 7 to play the Marquette Golden Eagles (6-2). McCray hopes the Jayhawks can continue to play as a team and put up numbers like they did against San Jose State. "On the court and off the court we all know how to talk to each other," she said. "I think we all know our goals and know what we want, and we all want the same things. It's just a matter of time before we put it all together." Edited by Rachel Burchfield Weston White/KANSAN Sophomore forward Nicoleli Smith drives the lane for a layup late in the first quarter against San Jose State. Smith had seven rebounds and one block in Kansas' 93-49 win Thursday night at Allen Fieldhouse. USA SAN JOA MEN'S BASKETBALL Morris twins compete for respect,stats on the court BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com Marcus and Markieff Morris arrived at Kansas without a strong sibling rivalry. They were more like allies than enemies. Teammates said the freshman twins would shy away from going against each other in practice or playing one-on-one. That's starting to change. While the two are still inseparable and look out for each other, they've become more competitive. Junior guard Sherron Collins cited an instance at practice two weeks ago that illustrated the shift. "Marcus tried dunking on his brother, junior guard Sherron Collins said. "That was a first. That just shows that they're getting more aggressive." Marcus vowed to get Markieff back next time. Markieff told Marcus he didn't think so. Not only did it surprise Collins that Marcus went after his brother, but so did what happened next. Markieff stood strong and rejected the slam. Marcus has started at power forward in the Jayhawks' last five games. Markieff is always the first player off the bench, usually replacing Marcus. They should play the same roles Saturday when Kansas tips off against Jackson State at 1 p.m. "Kieff blocks my shot a lot," Marcus said. "I think he's one of the best shot blockers we have because he's got great timing." Marcus has grabbed more than Markieff in four of the seven games. Markieff, however, set the record for most boards in a debut by a Jayhawk with 16. Marcus has out-rebounded Markieff 47-40 on the season. "At the end of each game, coach just tells us how many we had." Markieff said. "We just want to see who will lead the team in rebounds as a freshman." those categories Marcus and Markieff, however, are competing to see who can have the most rebounds in each game. The twins were scorers in high school. Marcus averaged 21.5 points and Markieff averaged 16. Last year at Apex Academy prep school in New Jersey, Markieff averaged 27 and Marcus had 25. Judging by the stat sheet, Marcus holds slight bragging rights over Markieff so far this season. Marcus is averaging 20 minutes and seven points per game as opposed to Markieff's 17 minutes and six points. "Kieff blocks my shot a lot. I think he's one of the best shot blockers we have because he's got great timing." MARCUS MORRIS Freshman guard But the twins aren't concerned with But Kansas coach Bill Self doesn't need them to be scorers this year. He wants them to be physical under the basket and fight for loose balls. To Marcus and Markieff, their rebounds competition is a way of embracing the role. "That's what we need to do", Markieff said. "We're playing through our leaders right now — Sherron and Cole — so they don't need us to score as much. We need to do all the dirty work needed for the team." Collins said Marcus and Markieff were always competitive in areas other than basketball. When they play against each other in video games like NCAA Basketball '09, it can get heated. The contest on the court is new. And Markieff has a feeling he knows who is going to win the rebounding battle. "It's going to be me," Markieff said. "For sure." Edited by Kelsey Hayes Jon Goering/KANSAN GILLWATER 33 KINIAS 21 Freshman forward Quintrell Thomas and freshman center Markeiff Morris work to keep New Mexico State's Troy Gillenwater from dropping in two in the lane. MEN'S BASKETBALL Mario Little cleared to practice Mario Little will begin practicing with the Jayhawks today after missing the team's first seven games and more than a month of practice. Little, a junior guard, transferred to Kansas from Chipola Community College in Marianna, Fla. But he brought along an unwelcome companion, a stress fracture in his lower left leg. Little worked out and played in pick-up games with his teammates over the summer and appeared in all three of Kansas' exhibition games in Canada over Labor Day weekend before trainers instructed Little to sit out. Missing so much time didn't feel natural to Little. "I'm looking forward to getting back out there and working with the team," Little said in a statement. "I'm not used to watching games from the sidelines in street clothes." BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com Kansas coach Bill Self said he would ease Little into drills at practice. Little isn't in game shape after being on crutches for most of the last month and Kansas wants to be careful not to aggravate the injury again. The best case scenario would be for Little to play in a game in two weeks — conceivably the Dec. 20 matchup against Temple at Allen Fieldhouse. "Really, he's not done much since Canada." Self said in a statement. "We'll start slow and gradually build up." X SEE MEN'S BASKETBALL ON PAGE 3B --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 2B SPORTS ERIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008 quote of the day "I'm looking forward to finally getting back out there and working with the team. I'm not used to watching games from the sidelines, in street clothes. Hopefully, now I can contribute to the team's success. It's going to take some time to get caught up and in playing shape." fact of the day — Kansas basketball player Mario Little trivia of the day Mario Little averaged 15.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game at Chipola College in Florida. Q: What is junior basketball player Mario Little's middle name? A: Deantwan sports schedule Today Swimming & Diving: Kenyon Invite, all day (Gambier, Ohio) Track & Field: Holiday Preview, all day (Ames, Iowa) Saturday Saturday Men's basketball: Jackson State, 1 p.m. (Lawrence) Swimming & diving: Kenyon Invite, all day (Gambier, Ohio) Red Sox re-sign AL MVP Pedroia to new contract BOSTON — AL Most Valuable Player Dustin Pedroia and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a $40.5 million, six-year contract which includes a club option for 2015. MLB Associated Press Linebackers should bring back 'Decembeards' BY BRYAN WHEELER bwheeler@kansan.com The Jayhawks are two days away from finding out their bowl destination this season. For senior linebackers Mike Rivera and Joe Mortensen comes an opportunity to start preparing for the last game of their collegiate careers. Sure, these guys won't be reviewing game film of their upcoming opponent yet; but they can start working on their secret weapon: their beards. Remember those beards that they sported during the Orange Bowl? It's time to bring them back. When the two joined forces with the lumberjack look, they dominated Virginia Tech. Rivera had 12 tackles and a sack and Mortensen had eight tackles, a sack and a blocked field goal. In the preseason, Mortensen and Rivera were on the national radar for the top defensive awards in college football. Mortensen, who was an All-Big 12 first team pick in 2007, was named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list and the Rotary Lombardi watch list. Rivera was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list. This season, Rivera has 79 tackles, three forced fumbles and two sacks. Mortensen has 77 tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble. While those numbers are not a disappointment, they have since fallen out of the spotlight. And that is precisely why the beards must come back. Sporting the same goatees they've worn all season, the two paid a visit to KUJH-TV's Jayhawk Sports Talk on Tuesday and talked about their excitement for Kansas' upcoming bowl game. Kansas is predicted to play in the Insight Bowl in Tempe, Ariz., against one of two Big Ten teams, Minnesota or Wisconsin. With that, the two line-backers talked about which team they would like to play. "Wed want to play Wisconsin THE MORNING BREW because our old linebackers coach is over there, coach (Dave) Doeren, Mortensen said. "Also, if you guys remember, Kevin Kane. He used to play linebacker (here). He's an assistant over there." "We want to play in Arizona under that nice hot sun," Rivera said. "Either team we would play would be great." Doeren, who was a co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for Kansas, is currently Wisconsin's defensive coordinator. Kane played football for Kansas for four years and worked as a graduate assistant last season. Kane now works as a graduate assistant for Wisconsin. Should the Jayhawks get selected to play in the Insight Bowl, Mortensen and Rivera have some serious beard growing to do. The game is scheduled for New Years Eve leaving them with less than four weeks to grow beards. Edited by Brieun Scott BIG 12 FOOTBALL Daniel still good sans Heisman hype ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBIA, Mo. — Last year, Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel was a Heisman Trophy finalist. Heading into the Big 12 championship game this weekend, his senior season hasn't been quite so special. At least not yet. The 19th-ranked Tigers have the fourth-best scoring offense (45 points per game) and passing attack (344 yards per game) in the nation heading into Saturday's game against No. 4 Oklahoma. Daniel is still playing pitch-and-catch with his receivers, and has a 75 percent completion rate. But he's thrown two more interceptions this season (13) than last year, with three of them coming in a midseason loss to Oklahoma State. He struggled early in a loss to Texas the following week, but improved after the Longhorns led 35-0. Last week, Daniel was 0-for-6 with an interception and a lost fumble in the first quarter against Kansas. The Tigers were forced to play catch-up after falling behind 19-10 at halftime in a 40-37 loss. Tigers coach Gary Pinkel pointed out that Daniel did enough in the second half that Missouri could easily be riding a four-game winning streak. The Tigers led Kansas with 1:50 to go before allowing the go-ahead score, and with time running out Daniel got them back in position for a long field-goal attempt that could have overtired. KICK THE KANSAN: WEEK 14 Pick games. Beat the Kansan staff. Get your name in the paper. 2. No. 17 Boston College vs. No. 25 Virginia Tech 3. No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 4 Florida 1. No. 12 Ball State vs. Buffalo 4. No.5 USC at UCLA 5. No. 20 Missouri vs. No. 2 Oklahoma 6. No. 13 Cincinnati at Hawaii 9. 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The Sooners, Longhorns and Red Raiders finished in a three-way tie atop the Big 12 South. The first four tiebreakers didn't settle anything, so it went to a fifth option, the BCS rankings. That favored Oklahoma, sending Bradford and his pals into the conference title game Saturday against No. 19 Missouri. If the Sooners win that, they'll be headed to the national championship game, likely against the winner of the SEC championship game. 4 - THE UNIVERSITY OF DARTY KANSAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008 SPORTS 3B KANSAS 4 01 Weston White/KANSAN Junior guard Danielle McCray stretches out to get a finger tip block on a San Jose State shot. McCray led the layhawks with 20 points and two blocks in a 93-49 win over San Jose State, moving to 7-0 on the season WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Junior shakes past slump Kohn returns to freshman form with hard work and better health BY JAYSON JENKS jjenks@kansan.com During July and August, junior guard Kelly Kohn grabbed anyone willing and walked the one block from her home in Adrian, Mich., to the gym at Adrian College. Inside, Kohn and her designated rebounder of the day launched shot after shot — 100 three-pointers, 100 free throws. "I was in the gym every single day," Kohn said. "The point was to feel comfortable and confident with my shot." "It just snowballed," coach Bonnie Henrickson said. After an impressive freshman season during which she averaged 9.8 points per game and led Kansas in minutes played. Kohn suffered from injuries and confidence issues in her sophomore year. She missed five games with an ankle injury last year, while her points per game dipped to three. Kohn returned to Adrian with two purposes. First, she wanted to gain confidence with her new shooting technique. When Kohn arrived at Kansas as a freshman, Henrickson said, she pushed the ball instead of snapping her wrist and following through. Last season, however, Kohn started just four games, playing primarily as a reserve. "When we got back to workouts in the fall you could tell she worked on it," Henrickson said. "It looked smooth." But the Jayhawks noticed another change in Kohn. As a freshman, Kohn started all 31 games and added three assists. With 11:35 left in the first half, "Having to transition from starting to coming off the bench, that's hard for anyone who plays in college and is used to starting." Kohn said. "It's definitely a different feeling." In the gym at Adrian College, though, Kohn pieced the two together and embraced her role off the bench. The results were on display against San Jose State Thursday. "When we got back to workouts in the fall you could tell she worked on it. It looked smooth." BONNIE HENRICKSON Kansas coach in the first hat, Kohn provided a spark for the Kansas offense. It wasn't that the Jayhawks werestruggling before Kohn pulled up for a free-throw line jumper—actually, they held an 8-2 lead. Offensively, however Kansas lacked any sort of consistency. KANSAS BOX SCORE
PlayerFG-FGA3FG-3FGRebsAPts
Smith, Nicollette0-70-2720
Weddington,Porscha6-70-044012
Jacobs,LaChelda3-40-0556
McCray,Danielle7-102-45420
Morris,Sade5-103-47315
Sutherland,Aishah0-10-04404
Kohn,Kelly5-74-55215
Catic,Ivana2-20-0297
Zinic,Maria1-30-0112
Smith,Katie1-11-1114
Feickert,Rebecca4-50-1408
Team
Totals34-5710-17482793
SAN JOSE STATE BOX SCORE Player FG-FGA 3FG-3FG Rebs A Pts Ridge, Shaunna 3-7 1-2 4 0 9 Broaden, Myesha 3-7 0-0 2 0 6 Shavers, Chasity 1-12 0-2 5 0 6 Sumler, Sayja 0-3 0-0 1 3 0 White, Natalie 3-13 0-6 3 1 10 Brown, Ashley 2-7 0-0 1 4 4 Edinburgh, Aumornal1-1 0-0 1 0 2 Colbe, Monique 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Calcagno, Christina 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Hamilton, Dominique 0-1 0-0 1 0 0 Blair, Kelly 4-10 3-7 4 1 12 Malicevic, Zlata 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Team Totals 17-61 4-17 28 9 49 That Kohn's made basket kickstarted the Jayhawks' scoring is fitting. Kohn finished the game with 15 points, made four of five three-pointers and even grabbed five rebounds. "That's what great teams do," junior Danielle McCray said. "If someone isn't on, someone else steps up." "Even when I didn't want to go my parents were like, 'We're going to the gym. Let's go.'" Kohn said. Last night, though, Kohn's play resembled that of her freshman year, thanks in large part to those who worked with her during the summer. True, San Jose State isn't a top tier team, but facing similarly skilled opponents in St. Louis and New Orleans, Kohn combined for just three points off the bench. "I might send them a little thank you note." — Edited by Adam Mowder Contact joAnna Giffin at 816-501-3601 for more information. MBA@Avila.edu NHL OM BU Pittsburgh Penguins' Jordan Staal, left, and Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams (11) battle for the puck during the first period of game in Raleigh, N.C. yesterday. ASSOCIATED PRESS Pittsburgh takes down a struggling Carolina team BY JOEDY MCCREARY ASSOCIATED PRESS RALEIGH, N.C. — The Pittsburgh Penguins found a simple way to hold on to a lead, for a change: Play a team that's having trouble scoring — no matter who its coach is. Paul Maurice's second stint coaching the slumping Hurricanes. Pascal Dupuis scored an early goal and NHL scoring leader Evgeni Malkin added two assists, even as his league lead over Crosby dwindled to two. 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Sapphire crystal. ESQ&U SWISS Ma Marks JEWELERS 817 Mass. St 785-843-4266 Quality Jewelers Since 1880 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS FRIDAY DECEMBER 5, 2008 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008 SPORTS 5B FANTASY FOOTBALL Playoff brings impressive players for starting lineup BY KELLY BRECKUNITCH kbreckunitch@kansan.com GUS FREROTTE, QB, MINNESOTA VIKINGS The playoffs are most likely either starting or one week away in your fantasy league. Now is the time to be acutely aware of your players' matchups because they could be essential in your team's playoff performance. Here are some guys with favorable matchups that could be a big benefit on your fantasy roster. Yes, Minnesota relies heavily on its rush offense and defense to win games. Although, since the Vikings made Frerotte the starter, there has been a little more depth with the passing offense. He has shown it at times, like last Sunday's 99-yard touchdown completion to wide receiver Bernard Berrian. This week, Frerotte may need to borrow running back Adrian Peterson's nickname, "All Day," because he should be the one giving the Detroit Lions fits throughout the game. The Lions boast the second worst defense in the NFL, so it should be a good day for Frerotte and the rest of the Vikings. MARK CLAYTON, WR BALTIMORE RAVENS The more comfortable rookie quarterback Joe Flacco gets in Baltimore, the bigger plus it is for his receivers. Clayton in particular has started to improve his game. He had two of his three touchdown receptions on the season in the last two games. He also caught five passes for 164 yards last Sunday. Fellow wide receiver Derrick Mason takes some heat off Clayton, which could lead to a big day on Sunday. KEVIN FAULK, RB, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 12 12 Faulk is probably the most solid option in the New England backfield right now. The Patriots have had numerous injury problems, but Faulk has been there throughout the season and has performed well. Right now, he is the leading rusher for New England and is on pace to eclipse 1,000 total yards from scrimmage on the season. Faulk is a viable option in the run and pass game, which makes him double scoring threat. Add the fact that New England is playing Seattle, and that should easily make Faulk your go-to addition at running back. OAKLAND DEFENSE Oakland has been inconsistent at best on defense this year. Expect a high point from them this weekend though. Oakland plays San Diego, a team that has been extremely inconsistent on offense, so naturally something has to give. San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers is mistake prone, and Oakland's strength is its secondary. If the Raiders can hold San Diego running back LaDainian Tomlinson just under 100 yards, it should be a good day for the Oakland defense. Edited bv Brieun Scott ASSOCIATED PRESS Minnesota Vikings quarterback Gus Frerotte pitches to a running back during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Sunday, in Jacksonville, Fla. NFL 58 Pierce to discuss Burress shooting with NYPD ASSOCIATED PRESS New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce looks around during practice at the Giants practice field in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday Pierce, who was with teammate Plaxico Burress when Burress accidentally shot himself in a New York nightclub last weekend, has not talked to police about his involvement after the incident. ASSOCIATED PRESS EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Antonio Pierce and the doctor who treated his New York Giants teammate Plaxico Burress after he accidentally shot himself at a Manhattan nightclub will talk to investigators Friday. Pierce and Dr. Josyann Abisab willbeaccompaniedbytheirlawyers when they meet with the authorities, NYPD Deputy Commissioner for Public Information Paul Browne said. It is unclear when and where the parties will meet. The authorities are especially interested in why neither Pierce, who drove Burress to New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, nor Abisaab called police to report the shooting early Saturday. Abisaab has since been suspended for not reporting the gunshot injury, as required by law. Police are trying to determine whether Pierce tried to cover up the shooting. They say Pierce returned to New Jersey with Burress' gun in the glove compartment of his black Cadillac Escalade, and investigators have impounded the SUV to search it for any blood or gun residue. Pierce's attorney said Pierce was caught off guard early Saturday when Burress somehow fumbled his gun — .40-caliber Glock — in the VIP section of a Manhattan nightclub and it discharged, hitting his right thigh. "He had no idea Plaxico had a weapon," attorney Michael Bachner said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. And Bachner stressed the linebacker would cooperate with authorities and testify before a Manhattan grand jury about the incident if asked to testify, which has yet to happen. "Antonio has always taken a position that he will be cooperative in the investigation with law enforcement," Bachner said. "Should Antonio be subpoenaed to the grand jury, and we have no idea that is going to happen, but if he is, he is going to abide by his obligations as a citizen." Bachner did not immediately return a telephone message Thursday evening, seeking comment on Pierce's meeting with investigators. Pierce was in no mood to discuss the shooting incident after practice at Giants Stadium. Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. He insisted he won't be distracted with the Giants (11-1) on the verge of clinching the NFC East title and a first-round bye in the playoffs. "This is a big weekend for us," he said. "This a weekend that we can obviously clinch the NFC East, becoming champions of something, one of our main and most focused goals is to win our division and we have that opportunity this week." Clad in a sweat-soaked gray pullover, the linebacker walked up to the wooden lectern, clenched the sides with gloved hands and spoke mostly about the Giants' game on Being *under* the microscope isn't a problem, either, he added. "I am about as focused as I could be;" Pierce said. "When distractions come up, you turn a The police, too, refuse to be distracted. They're eager to learn why it took so long for them to learn of the shooting. negative into a positive and that is my option" Giants spokesman Pat Hanlon said Thursday the team alerted NFL security about the shooting, leaving the league to alert police. The NFL said its security department then did contact police. Police said the NFL called a detective squad in upper Manhattan between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday — not to report the shooting but to seek information on whether any 911 calls were made and whether Burress had been admitted to a hospital. But police say the NFL was not forthcoming about the shooting. The highest-ranking member of the police department called was a lieutenant, called at home around 12:20 p.m. Saturday, police said. By then, police were canvassing area hospitals — acting on media reports. Burress had already been discharged. "The information we were provided was rumored reports of the shooting of Plaxico Burrell being reported on ESPN and elsewhere, and not information provided by the NFL." Browne said. Pierce's attorney said the 30-year-old took Burress to the hospital after the shooting. However, Pierce did not try to cover it up by registering Burress under a false name, Bachner said. "Other than bringing him to the hospital, he had no involvement in the administration process," he said. FOOTBALL Kansas defensive line coach heads to K-State After coaching at Kansas for just one season, defensive line coach Joe Bob Clements will leave to become the defensive ends coach at Kansas State, new K-State coach Bill Snyder announced on Thursday. Clements, a 1999 graduate of Kansas State, was a part of 10 bowl games as both a player and coach while with the Wildcats and coached for seven seasons on Snyder's staff before coaching at San Diego State in 2006 and 2007 During his short tenure as defensive line coach at KU, Clements tutored All-Big 12 selections Caleb Blakesley and Jake Laptad. It's unclear if Clements will remain to coach the bowl game. — B.J. Rains NFL Judge postpones NFL's doping suspensions MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota judge temporarily blocked the NFL's suspension of Vikings stars Kevin and Pat Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy, but the players' status for Sunday's game at Detroit remained uncertain. Associated Press The Etc. Shop 928 Massachusetts Lawrence, KS 843-0611 www.theetcshop.com Charm everyone on your gift list... P Varieties of Cosmopolitanism & the Ideal of Global Justice PHILOSOPHY LECTURE SERIES What Does a Liberal Society Owe the Disadvantaged? 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KU HALL CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES The University of Kansas 6B --- GAME DAY THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2010 KU TIPOFF AT A GLANCE Kansas' feast week comes to an end Saturday afternoon with a game against Jackson State. The Tigers are the fourth undermanned opponent the Jayhawks have taken on in the last eight days since losing to Syracuse in the CBE Classic Championship Game. Kansas beat the first three mid-major schools - Coppin State, Kent State and New Mexico State - by an average of 26.6 points. The Tigers are likely headed to a similar fate in Allen Fieldhouse, if not worse. Sophomore guard Conner Teahan Teahan played a season-high 11 minutes in the game against Teahan PLAYER TO WATCH New Mexico State because Self opted to go with a small lineup after Aldrich and the Morris twins got into foul trouble. Although Teahan scored only two points, self praised Teahan's effort after the game. Jackson State is another undersized foe, which means Teahan could check in as the de facto power forward again. Teahan has played only 36 minutes this season and has shot 2 for 11 from the field. Will the Jayhawks play more effective defense? QUESTION MARK Self certainly hopes so. He said he couldn't leave Allen Fieldhouse completely satisfied after the New Mexico State game because Kansas allowed 79 points. It was the fourth-most points scored on a Self-led Jayhawk team in Allen Fieldhouse. Although the Jayhawks ranked sixth in the nation in field goal percentage defense at the beginning of the week, Self isn't satisfied. He always believes the Jayhawks' defense can be improved. T HEARYE HEARYE "Their scores have been very respectable. I know Illinois beat them by 14 and a couple of other good teams kept it pretty close. We need to come out and we need to guard somebody, I feel pretty confident in that. We've shown we can, we are just not very consistent with our effort." GAME DAY - Kansas coach Bill Self on Jackson State A DIFFERENT KIND OF TIGER The Jayhawks shoot for taking down four mid-majors in a row KANSAS VS. JACKSON STATE 1 p.m., ALLEN FIELDHOUSE, Lawrence, Jayhawk TV PETER EBENEDET KANSAS (6-1) STARTERS Taylor Tyshawn Taylor, 6-foot-2 freshman guard Self wasn't as pleased with Taylor's 23-point game against New Mexico State as fans and teammates. Self said that although Taylor played well, he must record more than three assists if he's going to be a true point guard. ★★★★ Sherron Collins, 5-foot-11 junior guard A. K. BOWEN Because of the emergence of Taylor, some of the attention has been off Collins temporarily. That won't last long.Not this season. This season is still "Sherron's Show." ★★★★ JONATHAN DICKENS Morningstar Brady Morningstar, 6-foot-3 sophomore guard Morningstar's game against New Mexico State wasn't pretty. He wasn't as effective defensively and committed four fouls and two turnovers. The Jayhawks need him to play like he did in the two games before that where he averaged 15 points. 100 YOUNG A. Marcus played only nine minutes in the New Mexico State game because he kept fouling and missing close-range shots. His inconsistency can be maddening. Remember, he's only a freshman. Marcus Morris, 6-foot-8 freshman forward ★★★☆★ Griffin Morris JOHN T. COTTON Darrion Griffin, 6-foot-4 senior guard Cole Aldrich, 6-foot-11 sophomore center Markieff Morris, 6-foot-9 freshman forward ★★★★ Markieff looks to eager to show off his shooting ability. He missed two long jump shots that Aldrich has recorded four straight double-doubles in points and rebounds. He should have no trouble getting to five Saturday. ★★★☆☆ 1015040372196 After starting 22 games as a junior, Griffin is playing 27.9 minutes per game and pouring in 13.7 points per game. A natural leader, Griffin was a member of the conflict mediation club while in high school in Toledo, Ohio. Aldrich SIXTH MAN 100 ★★★☆ JACKSON ST. (1-6) STARTERS he didn't need to take against New Mexico State. Melvin M. KENNETH BAYES Case Keefer ★★★★ Morris They don't call him "The General" for nothing. A force on defense, Maxey is playing more than 30 minutes per game and shooting an impressive 95.7 percent from the free-throw line. ★★☆☆★ ★★★ ☆ ☆ Garrison Johnson, 6-foot-4 junior forward Johnson started 22 games as a sophomore and is back in the starting lineup as a junior. A native of Smyrna, Ala., Johnson is a role player averaging just 4.6 points per game. Grant Maxey, 6-foot-6 junior forward Sherron Collins and Tyshawn Taylor will give Melvin the toughest test of his young career. A native of Brandon, Miss., Melvin is averaging 7.0 points per game. Rod Melvin, 6-foot-1 freshman guard ★★☆☆ POLICE ☆☆ KANSAS 24 Johnson 24 24 Jeremy Caldwell, Jeremy Caldwell, 6-foot-8 senior center center Jackson State's veteran center is playing 23.3 minutes per game and averaging 10.4 points per game. But at 6-foot-8, Caldwell may have a tough time matchin 21 Caldwell a tough time matching up with Cole Aldrich. SIXTH MAN ★★★★ Rustin Dodd Travis Releford Cason Burk, 6-foot-4 junior guard Burk, one of the Tigers' key reserves, played 24 minutes and scored seven points during Jackson State's 73-59 loss to Stephen F. Austin on Tuesday. [Name] ★★★☆☆ Burk CLEARANCE SALE JSU TIPOFF ATAGLANCE It's been a frustrating season thus far for the 1-7 Jackson State Tigers. After winning the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament in 2007, the Tigers made it back to the finals of their conference tournament in 2008. But a rigorous early season schedule — including seven straight games on the road — has left Jackson State stumbling and looking for victories. The Tigers lone victory was a 69-49 blowout of North Carolina Central. Coach Tevester Anderson's Tigers have the talent to compete in the SWAC, but the stumbles could continue as Jackson State faces an improving Kansas team in Allen Fieldhouse. PLAYER TO WATCH Grant Maxey, 6-foot-6 junior forward Look out for junior forward Grant Maxey. Nicknamed "The General." Maxey is 100 Maxey eral," Maxey is a 6-foot-6 forward who was averaging 16.0 points per game — as of Thursday — after averaging 14.8 points per game last season. "Grant has improved in his lead ership tremendously," Anderson said. "He has improved virtually every aspect of his game from his freshman year and he keeps getting better and better." But how will Maxey and his slight 195-pound frame hold up against Kansas' athletic, albeit unrefined, freshman trio of Marcus Morris, Markieff Morris and Quintrell Thomas? If they contain Maxey, Jackson State's offense will slow down and stagnate. QUESTION MARK When will Jackson State get to play a home game? The Tigers have been running up hotel bills during the first month of the season. So far the Tigers have been all over the map. They've spent time in Baton Rouge, La, South Padre Island, Texas, and Champaign, Ill. And now, after losing to Arizona State in Tempe, Ariz., on Thursday, Jackson State heads to Lawrence to play in arguably the toughest road environment in the country. It gets worse. The road-weary Tigers won't play a nonconference home game this season and won't play a game in Jackson until Jan. 10. HEARYE. HEARYE "We have a difficult schedule, but I think it will get us ready for our conference tournament as well as the NCAA tournament." Jackson State coach Tevester Anderson "Grant is one the best players in the SWAC. He was a first-team all-conference member. Over the summer he really refined his game and should shoulder a larger share of the leadership role." BIG 12 SCHEDULE Anderson on junior forward Grant Maxey Game Time (CT) Channel Friday Arizona vs. Texas A&M 8:30 p.m. ESPNU Saturday Oregon State vs. Iowa State 1 p.m. ESPN U Baylor vs. Washington State 10:30 p.m. FSN Sunday California vs. Missouri 1 p.m. ESPNU Nebraska vs. Arizona State 1 p.m. FSN Okahoma vs. Tulsa 3 p.m. CSTV Kansas State vs. Oregon 7:30 p.m. FSN ALLEN FIELDHOUSE WILL ROCK IF ... Kansas scores 100 points again. The 100-79 victory against New Mexico State was the 100th 100-point performance in Kansas history. But the Jayhawks have never scored 100 points in back-to-back games during the Bell Self era. Saturday sounds like the perfect opportunity. The last time Kansas reached the century mark in consecutive games was 2003, Roy Williams' final season, when it beat North Carolina-Ashville 102-50 and UMKC 100-46 on Jan. 2 and Jan. 4. PHOG ALLEN WILL ROLL OVER IN HIS GRAVE IF ... NONCONFERENCE SCHEDULE Date Opponent Markieff Morris completes the trifecta and gets called for a technical foul. Against Kent State, the officials ejected Markieff after a flagrant foul. He nearly tackled a New Mexico State player on a fast break two days later and received an intentional foul. All he needs against Jackson State is a technical to be called for each of the three most serious types of fouls in three games. That's nothing to celebrate. Prediction: KANSAS 97, JACKSON STATE 66 Date Opponent TV Time Dec. 13 MASSACHUSETTS (Sprint Center) ESPN 1 p.m. Dec. 20 TEMPLE ESPN2 1:30 p.m. Dec. 23 at Arizona FSN 9:30 p.m. Dec. 30 ALBANY ESPNU 8 p.m. Jan. 3 TENNESSEE ESPN 1 p.m. Jan. 6 SIENA Jayhawk TV 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at Michigan State CBS noon Jan.10 at Michigan State CBS noon 21 DESPITE 'STALE' PERFORMANCE KANSAS DEFEATS JACKSON STATE A duo of three-pointers from sophomore guard Tyrel Reed push the Jayhawks forward to an 86-62 victory against the Tigers. FOOTBALL |1B JAYHAWKS FAIL TO DROP BAD HABITS LOSE AGAINST MARQUETTE 67-57 Kansas' lack of second-half energy causes a six-point halftime lead to slip away. The Jayhawks were plagued by a season-high 28 turnovers in the losing effort. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | 6B THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, DECEMBER 8,2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME120 ISSUE 75 UNLICENSED A T-SHIRT TALE GOOD BAD WILDCAT Larry Sinks, owner of the JoeCollege.com T-shirt company, is embroiled in an ongoing legal battle with the KU Athletics Department. In July, a jury ordered Sinks to pay more than $127,000 in a copyright infringement suit filed by the University. Sinks, who says he has spent more than $350,000 in legal fees, says he believes that the University is unfairly targeting him. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Meet Larry Sinks, the man behind JoeCollege.com and its controversial T-shirts BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com His glass on the bar is nearly empty. It held Miller Lite. But that's gone and half-melted ice is all that's left. It's only 10 p.m. and Kid Rock is playing on the jukebox and he has more stories to tell. Of course, his glass is empty. Larry Sinks orders another drink. Miller Lite on the rocks. "It's all I drink," he says. He leans back in his chair and takes a drink. Larry Sinks is living. "This is my favorite Kid Rock song," he says. He's partied with Kid Rock. He's sipped on Miller Lites with him. He's got the pictures to prove it. He was there when the American Badass punched a DJ in the face. Guy didn't want to play Kid Rock, Sinks says. "You don't believe me, do you?" Sinks says, as he drops a few more ice cubes into his beer. He leans back from the bar and crosses his arm against his chest. It's time for another story. He sits here in this dimly lit bar in West Lawrence — a place where locals play pool and old friends reminisce about better days. He orders another drink. Because each Miller Lite means another story. Another opportunity to lean across the bar to one of his best friends, Jamie Woolard, and tell one more incredible tale about a dinner with Muhammad Ali, or a backstage visit with Hank Williams Jr., or a wedding proposal on the set of "NYPD Blue." "We have a motto," Woolard says, sitting next to Sinks. "We never let any opportunity pass us by." The man with the Miller Lite in front of him has spent a lifetime saying yes to grand adventures. But the man with the Miller Lite in front of him has spent the past two years saying no to the University of Kansas. Sinks' T-shirt company, JoeCollege.com, 734 Massachusetts St., has been mired in a two and-a-half year legal battle with the University and the Athletics Department over T-shirts. SEE JOE COLLEGE ON PAGE 3A LAWRENCE Citizens squawk over animal laws Graduate students with concerns about vague laws regarding the raising of live fowl within Lawrence spoke at the city commission meeting Tuesday. The commission debated the laws regarding chickens and domestic hedgehogs for about an hour and heard testimony from Lawrence groups such as CLUCK, the Coalition of Lawrence Urban Chicken Keepers. FINANCE $1.2 million grant lets museum expand its teaching capabilities FULL STORY PAGE 2A A grant awarded to the Spencer Museum of Art is helping to infuse more teaching curriculums with art. Teachers, students and researchers will all benefit from the award. FULL STORY PAGE 6A SAFETY Officials encourage students to stay safe as semester closes Safety seems like the last thing on students minds during finals week and right before the holidays. But several safety services on and off campus are expressing Classifieds index the importance of safety during the holiday season. 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The student-produced news airs at 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m, and 11:30 p.m., every Monday through Friday. Also, check out KUH online at ktu.edu KJHJ is the student voice in radio. Each day there is a music talk, talks and other content made for students, by students. Whether it's rock 'n' roll or reagae, sports or special events, KJHJ 90.7 is for you. 907 KIDS LAWRENCE City stops chicken from crossing road BY RYAN MCGEENEY rmcgeeney@kansan.com The Lawrence City Commission has dealt with a lot of tough issues from infrastructure improvements during a tough economic downturn to a growing homeless population. Or the hedgehogs. But nothing could prepare them for the chickens. During Tuesday's commission meeting, commissioners were asked to address concerns about the vagueness of Lawrence's laws regarding live fowl and domesticated hedgehogs kept within city limits. Midge Grinstead, executive director of the Lawrence "My neighbor has a dog and it can poop on my front yard, where my 3-year-old does somersaults." Anna Kern, a Memphis graduate student who spoke at the commission meeting, said that residents should keep any disruptions a chicken coup might cause in perspective. Humane Society, initiated the discussion with a list of concerns about the laws. Grinstead said she was not trying to get the city to outlaw live chickens within the city limits, but rather she wanted the city to clarify its stance. "People are allowed to have dogs. My neighbor has a dog and it can poop on my front yard, where my 3-year-old does somersaults," Kern said. "But with the chickens, you know where they are, you know where the waste is, you can regulate your exposure to it — as long as "If there's a chicken at large, what is animal control going to do with it? They can't bring them here," Grinstead said. chicken. Grinstead said she was also concerned that a dog or cat owner might lose his or her pet if the animal attacked someone else's ANNA KERN Graduate student you don't have roosters, there's really no noise ... It's nothing like having a German Shepherd next to you that barks every time you come out your back door." of 20 chickens within city limits earlier this year, also said concerns about health issues related to fowl were overinflated. Kern, who raised two flocks "I think any sort of negative health impact for people is really, really low," Kern said. "People talk about avian flu, but for that sort of disease to mutate into a strain that people can get, you have to have thousands of chickens in one small area. You don't get that sort of mutation in a backyard flock." Several Lawrence citizens in attendance addressed the commission during the public comment portion of the discussion. Andrea Rapinsky, a member of the Coalition of Lawrence Urban Chicken Keepers, or CLUCK, asked commission members to remember that many local citizens become involved in chicken raising because of concern for the humane treatment of animals. "We knew all along that the city ordnances controlling chickens were unclear," Rapinsky said. "That's why we got together, to address that lack of chicken security. We're happy to work nificantly more vulnerable." Additionally, there were some concerns that domesticated hedgehogs, which are not native to Kansas, could become a threat to native rodent species like squirrels if released into the wild. "We knew all along that the city ordinances controlling chickens were unclear. That's why we got together, to address that lack of chicken security." "Americans are now shamefully ignorant of the process of food production," Azcona said. "I think if there were any serious disruption to our food system, this ignorance would make our population sig- with the city address the concerns of its citizens, and also look out for chicken welfare" Judson King, 11, presented his "There is a rights issue here," Azcona said. "Within reasonable bounds, I believe every person possesses a right to grow their own food. ANDREA RAPINKSKY Member of CLUCK Brian Azcona, Louisiana graduate student, quoted Thomas Jefferson at the commission meeting, citing use of the Homestead Act and the U.S. government's offer of 160 acres of land on the condition that owners farm it. presented his case in defense of domesticated hedgehous. He presented each of the commission members with a bound 10-page booklet of information on the animal, and included photos of himself with his own pet hedgehogs. Although it is illegal to sell the animals within city limits, no one threatened to interrogate the 11-year-old about where he purchased the hedgehogs. After nearly an hour of debate, city commission members voted to direct city staff to redraft and clarify the city ordinances in favor of letting people keep chickens and hedgehogs within the city, while addressing relevant concerns such as noise and animal control. "I don't see any problems if somebody wants to have a couple of chickens" commissioner Mike Amyx said. — Edited by Ramsey Cox Baaahhd news THE LAMB AND THE RABBIT A man looks at animals for sale at a livestock market for the Eid al-Adha Muslim Feast in the town of Valchi Dol east of the Bulgarian capital Sofia on Sunday. Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha by slaughtering sheep, goats, camels and cows to commemorate Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son on God's command. 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Sinks' battle with the University, it seems, is not over. Sinks is angry. He believes the University is targeting him. He says he's spent more than $350,000 in legal fees protecting his business. He believes it's personal. As he takes another sip, he makes it clear whom he blames. Kansas Athletics Director Lew Perkins. "I hate the guy," Sinks says. "He's the only guy in the world that I hate. I don't care what happens to that man, ever." --ing construction to make some money, and one day, in an attempt to impress a girl, he put on a pair of skis. Growing up, the Sinks family had a little concrete patch in its backyard. Not too big, but big enough for a basketball goal. That's all Larry Sinks needed. He was a feisty point guard with a competitive streak and basketball was his game, says Sinks' father, Lawrence. Hed go outside in the winter and shovel snow off that concrete patch he could shoot baskets. That was at the house on 25th. That's where the Sinks kids grew up. The family lived on the west side of Lawrence for a while, then moved to East 19th Street, before settling on that house on 25th Street. They shuffled between houses, but the Sinks family could never leave town. They had too many connections in Lawrence, too much family. Lawrence was home. --ing construction to make some money, and one day, in an attempt to impress a girl, he put on a pair of skis. "He was a really good shooter," Lawrence says, tossing in that his son was All-League. "He scored 30-some points against Leavenworth one game." Lawrence Sinks worked at the Lawrence Journal-World for 20 years. He watched his kids grow up in this town. He watched Larry play basketball at Lawrence High for future Kansas Athletics Director Bob Frederick. "So my father told you about my basketball career," he says. Back at the bar, another Kid Rock tune blares, and Larry Sinks' round face starts to smile. He's wearing jeans and a white button-down shirt. Lawrence High basketball seems like a distant memory. One story he doesn't tell often. He's been through too much, seen too many things, lived too many nights since that time. "I had some offers to play junior college ball," he says calmly. Sinks leans forward. The white of his shirtsleeve bunches around his shoulder as he fingers his drink. But college wasn't part of the plan. Larry Sinks was going to be a racecar driver. It's time for another story. Sinks packed up all his things after high school and headed west for Colorado. He was going to race sprint cars and midgets, high-powered little cars that run on short oval tracks. His father had spent years in the racing business. Now it was his turn. It was the Sinks' way. Sinks' grandfather had owned a quarter-mile speedway east of town. And in 1954, years before Sinks was born, Lawrence's brother lost his life in a racecar. "One summer, we ran Dodge City every Saturday night and Wichita every Sunday night," Lawrence saws. Larry Sinks loved it. The dirt tracks, the excitement, the people. Sometimes he'd clean mud off the tires. Sometimes he'd help fuel the car. "I wasn't much help" Sinks says. It didn't matter. Sinks knew what he wanted. "He loves racing," Lawrence says He loves racing, Lawrence says. But in this story, Sinks learned the fragility of dreams. And Sinks' racing dreams would die hard. He was out in Colorado for six months, not even 20 years old, and trying to find his way. He was working construction to make some money, and one day, in an attempt to impress a girl, he put on a pair of skis. Dumb move, Sinks admits. He was a novice, hardly knew what he was doing, and he broke his arm on those damned skis. Sinks headed back home to Lawrence to recuperate. His father put him to work on his Lawrence car lot, and soon Sinks made a decision that would change his life. A decision that would lead to a legal throw-down with the University of Kansas more than 20 years later. --- Larry Sinks' T-shirt story begins on a mechanic's car lift in a small car garage at 23rd and Barker. Sinks was back from Colorado and digging into the car business. From a chance encounter, he had learned a lesson in printing T-shirts. The car business is slow in the winter. And Sinks saw a money-making opportunity in front of him. He went to his father. What if we bought some equipment and made T-shirts in the winter? What if? Lawrence was skeptical. His son was still young. And it was his money. "I can make them both work.' Sinks told his dad. Just like that, Larry Sinks was in the T-shirt business in August 1982. He built his first company, Midwest Graphics, into a multi million dollar-a-year company. The company printed shirts for small colleges, local bars, restaurants, companies — anybody who wanted shirts. "Larry's pretty good at selling" Lawrence says. Sinks says, "I got lucky in the T-shirt business." After almost 15 years, Sinks sold Midwest Graphics in 1996 and signed a five-year no-compete clause. But in 2002, Sinks reentered the T-shirt business with the company Victory Sportswear. In February 2006, JoeCollege.com opened on Massachusetts Street. And three months later, Sinks found a letter from the University of Kansas sitting in his mailbox. --- Sinks sips on his Miller Lite and says those same words again. "You don't believe me, do you?" he says, smiling. He pulls a photo out of a folder. He's serious about this. He doesn't want people to think he's lying. Sinks is in the photo. So is Hank Williams Jr. So is former Chief's player Neil Smith. It's one of his favorites. Listen to Sinks talk long enough, and the name dropping begins. He laughs when people call him out for casually dropping, say, Muhammad Ali into a conversation about T-shirts. He doesn't do it on purpose, he says. And all these people really fit do fit together. Just don't blame him if it takes another round of drinks to piece his celebrity network of friends together. It started with the late legendary sportscaster Dick Schaap. Schaap had connections in Lawrence. The Final Four was in Kansas City that year, and Schaap interviewed Sinks on ABC Nightline News. Sinks and Schaap stayed close for years, meeting up nearly every year at the Super Bowl. In 1988, the year of Danny and the Miracles, Sinks' T-shirt business was going gangbusters. And yes, Sinks visited the White House, and yes, he's met Bill Clinton. "I met Derrick Thomas," he says calmly. "And Derrick Thomas introduced me to Hank Williams Jr. And Hank Williams Jr. introduced me to Kid Rock." Through Schaap, he met Tony and Huey Rodham — yes, Hillary Clinton's brothers. But he doesn't want his famous friends to define him, he says. Somany adventures. A dinner with Schaap and Ali in Orlando on Super Bowl weekend. A chance encounter with actor Tommy Davidson on the streets of Washington, D.C. And then there's his greatest adventure. The one when he met his wife, Connie. Sinks was in Dallas on a Sunday in 1994. He was there to watch the Cowboys. He ended up finding his wife, too. There's a story behind every name, and a new name in every story. They met in a restaurant, exchanged numbers, and a week later, Sinks was flying Connie in to see him. "Usually when you meet somebody in a bar, you don't expect them to call." Connie says. She'd never met anyone who would fly her to New York, take her to the set of "NYPD Blue," get actor But of course, Connie had never met anyone like Larry. Dennis Franz to get down on one knee for a fake proposal, before stepping in his place and saying, "Well, will you marry me?" "With Larry, nothing is small Nothing is easy!" Connie says. They were married in 1995. Then came two children. First a son, then a daughter. Jamie Woolard says he knows why people love Larry Sinks. “There’s nobody better than Larry, Woolard says, ‘He’s real.’” "Let's have one more drink." Sinks says, interrupting Woolard. It's time for another story. There's still plenty of night to live. This one is about Kid Rock. But Sinks and Woolard struggle to tell it clearly. Seems they have more than one. Which story is which? The stories blend together, merged in classic barstool oratory tradition. Was this the story where Kid Rock and Pamela Anderson flew to Kansas City on Hank Williams Jr's plane to hang out? Or the one when Kid Rock punched the DJ and got arrested? Was it the weekend at the Country Music Awards? "I was six feet away." Willard claims. Was former Chief Jared Allen hanging out with them that time? THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS DOES NOT APPROVE OF THESE SHIRTS PLEASE DO NOT BE CONFUSED!! ging out with them that time! And there are those words again You don't believe me, do you? His suite at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway helps with that. Sinks fiddles with his phone. He's just received a text from former NASCAR driver and Indy Car driver Larry Foyt, one of his many friends in the racing world. Foyt puts it like this: "He's just really genuine. Any time I've needed something, he's been there." "They're just regular people" he says. The phone rang in Larry Sinks' house on June 28, the night of the NBA Draft. The following day, Sinks would be back in a courtroom in Topeka, back fighting the University of Kansas. It had been two years since that letter appeared in Sinks' mailbox. It was from the University, and it asked Sinks to stop selling certain shirts —, shirts the University thought infringed on its registered trademarks. Sinks has another take on his famous friends. "Our request was to stop selling infringing and offensive shirts and shirts that had players' names on it," KU Associate Athletics Director Jim Marchiony says. --be okay. Sinks refused. The feisty point guard from Lawrence, the aggressive business man — that guy was going to fight. "Larry's never been one to roll over and play dead when he thinks he's right." Lawrence says. For the next year and half, Sinks and the University would engage in a seemingly never-ending legal tango. When Sinks refused the University's final settlement offer — Sinks it was it $900,000, but the University says settlement negotiations should remain confidential — the case went to trial on June 24. "Every time we created a new T-shirt, they added it to the lawsuit," Sinks says. Four nights later, on June 28. Sinks turned on the television and tried to forget about the lawsuit. Sasha Kaun, a center on Kansas' 2008 NCAA Championship team, was coming over to watch the NBA Draft. Sinks, Kaun and a group of Kaun's friends watched as five Jayhawks were drafted. Kaun would be taken in the second round by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He's been a supporter of KU sports for more than 25 years. He had a great relationship with former basketball coach, Larry Brown, he says. He says Victory Sportswear employed numerous KU athletes, including a handful of basketball players. "Actually Sasha left about 20 minutes before he was drafted," Sinks says. Back at the bar, Sinks explains. "It was all by the book," he says. "They would clean screens, stack shirts, fold shirts, do a little bit of everything." Signs at JoeCollege.com, 734 Massachusetts St., inform shoppers that the T-shirts at JoeCollege.com are not licensed by the University of Kansas. Those shirts are still sitting on racks in his store, next to dozens of the signs warning customers that the shirts are not licensed by the University. "It didn't make any sense." Sinks says. The court ordered Sinks to pay the University more than $127,000. Neither side was exactly thrilled by the ruling. The University is asking the judge to set aside parts of the jury ruling. The Sinks family became especially close to Kaun. Sinks says he's had to hand over another $20,000 dollars for legal fees to keep fighting the University. He says he's spent more than $350,000 so far. KANSAN FILE PHOTO "I live day to day, just like everybody else does. Times are tough for me. I've had to borrow money to pay these legal fees," Sinks says. "It's not like I just have money lying around to do it." Lawrence says it's taken a toll on his son and his family. Connie Sinks says Kaun still stays in touch with text messages. "There's been nights he hasn't slept," Lawrence savs. The jury found some of Sinks shirts to be infringing. Sinks adds, "What's frustrating to me, is that I went to court, there was a ruling, and they're not satisfied with that ruling, so now they are coming after me for more stuff." "Sasha babysat my kids," Sinks says, as he looks forward at his glass. Sink's But Sinks didn't think the rulings were consistent. The jury found a shirt that said "Our Coach Can Eat Your Coach," to be infringing. But it deemed many other shirts — blue shirts that read "Hawk Football" and "Hawk Basketball" on the front — to to ward at his glass. Sinks has one more story to tell. Sinks take a sip from his glass. Its nearly empty. The ice is half-melted. Hed rather talk about better days. Good times with his dear friend Scaap, who died in 2001, or trips to the Indianapolis 500. Times filled with family and good music and auto racing and cold beer. But if the subject comes up, someone asks about the trial, he's going to speak his mind. No doubt about it. He feels wronged. He feels victimized. And he blames Lew Perkins. "He's an asshole," Sinks says. "I wouldn't wish what he's done to me on anybody." --ship support." Perkins refused interview requests for this story. But Marchionny says the case boils down to a simple fact. "He willfully infringed on the University's trademarks," Marchiony says. As for Sinks' animosity toward Perkins? Marchiony said the Athletics Department didn't "pay much attention to comments in the media." "It doesn't mean very much to us," he says. There's another aspect of the case that doesn't get brought up much, Marchiony says. "There's a considerable amount of money that goes directly to student scholarships," he says. "That's one of the major reasons we are fighting this so hard. Every time an unlicensed shirt is sold, we believe that takes money from student scholarship support." He adds, "We have asked a judge to set aside parts of the jury verdict that we believe are confusing and inconsistent." The legal war over T-shirts continues. The glass on the bar is empty. The ice is gone, and Sinks drops $20 on the bar. He has to get going. He's heading to California in the morning to meet Foyt, his old autoracing friend. Another adventure awaits. For now, Sinks is awaiting the judge's ruling on the post-trial motion. And then, there's possibility of an appeals process. Sinks says he'll keep fighting. He'll keep raising a family. He'll keep making edgy T-shirts. And he'll keep ordering Miller Lites on the rocks. "He's mellowed a bit," Connie says of her husband. "He works hard for what he has, and life is short. He should enjoy it." Larry Sinks will keep living. The bar is quiet, and the jukebox is worn out. Larry Sinks needs to go home. But he has one more story to tell. This one has Kid Rock in it too. "You put a guitar in that guy's hands and he'll play for hours," Sinks says. "I told Kid Rock, I got an idea for a song," Sinks says. "Everyone dies but not everyone lives. He said, 'Yeah, I could make that song.'" 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New Student Orientation | Strong Haifa, Rm 154 | orientation.ku.edu | 785.864.4270 CONTRIBUTING TO STUDENT SUCCESS THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS December 8, 2008 funded by: Student Senate Hope for Haiti Concert Raising Awareness for Hurricane Victims December 10th @ 7:30 Kansas Ballroom in the Union (5th Floor) Bands performing: The Sailor Sequence Aaron Lee Martin Sleep Dreamer Free Admission - Dontations Accepted WEAR THE BUTTON ASK ME BE A PART OF THE 2009–2010 ORIENTATION ASSISTANT TEAM. • Applications are due by Tuesday, December 23, 2008. • Go to www.orientation.ku.edu for more information about the application process, compensation, and a job description. New Student Orientation | Strong Half, Rm 154 | orientationku.edu | 786.884.4270 CONTRIBUTING TO STUDENT SUCCESS 4A THE UNIVERSITY HAILY KANSAN ENTERTAINMENT MONDAY, DECEMBER 8. 2008 Conceptis SudoKu By Dave Greer 9 1 7 2 4 3 7 9 7 8 5 9 8 1 4 6 7 9 3 3 6 5 5 9 8 6 5 6 5 9 8 6 5 6 7 2 8 6 7 2 8 6 Answer to previous puzzle Answer to previous puzzle 4 8 6 5 1 2 9 7 3 3 5 1 7 9 4 8 2 6 9 7 2 8 6 3 1 4 5 1 4 9 6 2 7 5 3 8 2 3 5 9 8 1 7 6 4 7 6 8 3 4 5 2 9 1 8 2 7 1 3 6 4 5 9 5 9 3 4 7 8 6 1 2 6 1 4 2 5 9 3 8 7 Difficulty Level ★ Difficulty Level ★★★★ THE ADVENTURES OF JESUS AND JOE DIMAGGIO YOU EVER THINK ABOUT WHAT KIND OF PRODUCE YOU'D BE IF YOU WERE A PRODUCE? I THINK ID BE— YOU'D BE AN EGGPLANT YOU SILLY BITCH. WORKING TITLE Welcome to MTV's "Granted," the show where we give federal grant money to scientists with completely unrelated talents. Our first challenge is crocheting! Let's see what our marine biologist and theoretical physicist have made! Well Dave, I knitted a Calabi-Yau manifold, which shows the 6 unseen dimensions in Superstring theory. I, uh... I crocheted a sea sponge. I'm sorry, friend, but you were supposed to crochet your piece, not knit. Looks like this goes to the marine biologist. Thanks for playing! Sara Mac NUCLEAR FOREHEAD WHAT ARE YOU DOING? JUST USING MY JOKE MACHINE. I PUT AN IDEA IN HERE AND A JOKE COMES OUT. CORNEDOS? NO BUY INTENDED THIS IS NOT JOKE! ADD WITTY DIALOGUE CONSIDER INTELLIENCE OF AUDIENCE REMOVE OBSEQUITIONS ADD PUNCHLINE WHAT ARE YOU DOING? JUST USING MY JOKE MACHINE. I PUT AN IDEA IN HERE AND A JOKE COMES OUT. IS THAT YOUR JOKE MACHINE TOO? I DON'T WHO'S IT IS... LOOKS OVERUSED. CORNEDOGS? NO BUN INTENTED THIS IS NO JOKE ADD WITTY DIALOGUE CONSIDER INTELLECTURE OF AUDIENCE. REMOVE OBSCENITIES ADD PANCHLINE NO BUN INTENTED THIS IS NO JOKE PROCESSING LIMITED DID I DO FROM 4 TO 8 ADD PUMPKIN SUBTRACT FUNNY CHICKEN STRIP Jacob Burghart There was an issue with your essay. The one on the economy? Yes. You wrote. "I can't believe how cheap gas is." I know And you don't think you've missed the point? Should I add that it only costs twenty bucks to fill my tank now? THE SEARCH FOR THE AGGRO CRAG One come late for the semeason... What is the most awesome thing! could anyone? Nice? Win and well make awesome Wow sex! Nice, it's the nuttish round! You gonna knock him out to save that arghomerge!! Accuously this may be a little too awesome.. SKETCHBOOK 惊讶的电脑 Comin' at 'chya fast in binary digi-ts Freeze like a statue son, please don't fid-get Cut you down with my rhymes, now you a mid-get Supa' computa', chock full of wid-gets NEW YORK — David Gregory's new job as moderator of "Meet the Press" was made official Sunday with an announcement on the long-running NBC interview program that he will take over starting next week. TELEVISION NBC names David Gregory host of Meet the Press' The 38-year-old chief White House correspondent was introduced by Tom Brokaw, who stepped in as temporary host last June after the death of Tim "I've thought a lot about what it means to succeed somebody like Tim Russert," Gregory told viewers. "I'm not Tim. But along with this great team, I can just work real hard to make him proud." Russert, the program's moderator since 1991. A ratings leader with enormous influence, "Meet the Press" brings Gregory "one of the greatest jobs there is," he said in an interview after the broadcast. "It's a place where accountability reigns, where leadership You can see for miles and miles. Everything seems possible. Get over there and check it out. Projects begun now have a better chance of success. In addition to his "Meet the Press" responsibilities, Gregory will be a regular contributor for "Today"and continue as a backup anchor. He will also continue as a regular contributor and analyst on MSNBC and for NBC News coverage of special events, the network said. Drew Stearns is explored and where people come to understand how the government works and try to understand the important issues of the day" 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8 HOROSCOPES Your status in the community is rising, but not from what you say. People are noticing what you're doing and that it actually works. Even keeping a low profile, you're attracting attention. You and your friends have what it takes to win at this competition. They provide the energy and you provide the plan. Better have something figured out. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7 A complicated request causes temporary consternation. You end up doing very well at this task, however, so don't even worry. You'll perform brilliantly. Today is a 10 big plan and start on them now. Push your agenda forward. This goes for fun as well as for business. One great idea leads to another. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today is an 8 VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 5 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 10 The smart money's staying hidden away until the best bargains appear. This works in your business as well as your private life. It's becoming fashionable to appear that you have less than you have. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8 Drew Your partner has a great idea and lots of good suggestions. Be kind and listen attentively, even if you don't agree. You may be convinced to change your mind. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is an 8 Make your career move now. Show people what you can do for them, how well and by when. Your success is not about advertising, it's about producing results. SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22-Dec.21) Todavis a 9 Associated Press CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 You have a talent for making complex subjects seem almost simple. At least, it's apparent you understand them, and that's a comfort. Help out a confused friend. Go ahead and buy those few things you've been wanting for your home. Get yourself a few special treats while you're out there, too. Scented candle? Fancy chocolate? Yes. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18) Today is an 8 You're better at giving than receiving. You're charming that way. But don't get stuck fretting about what you deserve; just cheerfully take what you get. It's expected, and it's polite. PISCES (Feb.19-March 20) Today is a 7 LIBERTY HALL accessibility info 644 Mass. 749-1912 (785) 749-1972 TELL NO ONE (R) 4:35 7:05 9:35 HAPPY GO LUCKY (R) 4:30 ONLY matinee monday--all tix--$6.00! ACROSS 1 Emotional one? 4 Watch chain 7 Pop duo, — and Jeremy 11 Magnificent tale 13 Nev. neighbor 14 Firetruck necessity 15 Opulent 16 Actor McBride 17 Church section 18 Recovery regimen 20 Cold War initials 22 Like 20-Across 24 Brunei bigwig 28 Hot water tanks 32 Liberace's triumph 39 DeNiro's "Analyze This" co-star 41 Glum 43 — jongg 44 Clarinet insert 46 Skewered entree 50 Nil 53 Have a bug 55 Therefore 56 State with certainty 57 Weep 58 Roman lyre player 59 Menial toiler 60 Golf prop 61 Apply lightly DOWN 1 Frau's mister 2 "... black birds, baked in —" 3 St. with two peninsulas 4 Govt. agcy. 5 Hawaiian island 6 Great joy 7 "Two and a Half Men" actor 8 Bound 9 Donkey 10 Ruby or Sandra 12 Snoopy's owner Solution time: 24 mins. 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Yesterday's Cryptoquip: 1 KNOW THIS UNASSUMING FELLOW WHO WORKS MAKING NEON SIGNS. HE LIKES TO KEEP A GLOW PROFILE. Today's Cryptoquip Clue: R equals W Play Kansan Trivia! Log on to Kansantrivia.com to answer! QUESTION: A recent $200,000 bequest will benefit KU women studying what? PRIZE: $100 Lawrence Bucks Need a hint? Visit: STUDENTS FOR KU.ORG KU ENDOWMENT 海 GET FRESH DUNN BROS COFFEE. FRESH ROASTED means better coffee! The back is very hot. THE LOCAL FLAVOR OF DUNN BROS COFFEE 1618 W.23rd St.785-865-4211 OPINION MONDAY DECEMBER 8 2008 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 5A MONDAY DECEMBER 8 2008 Venos CHEESEY COUGH JASONROGERS@FLICKR.COM I have no excuse to have the flu I LICHEN THIS TO SCIENCE KATIE OBERTHALER Self-esteem, I've surmised, is the main accomplice to the flu in college. The week before my illness started, Watkins Health Center had even set up a type of guerilla flu clinic in my own workplace. I quickly scurried by. I didn't want my co-workers to see me cringing at a microscopic needle, and I thought I would be fine. After sounding like a duck every time I spoke for a week from nasal congestion, the encouraging smiles of the nurses I ignored now seem sadistic. My worse memory of Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer coincided with my first lesson in metaphor. I came to kindergarten one day after a bout of the flu with a bright red nose, only to be greeted by the two jerks who sat across from me thinking that the moniker was the most hilarious thing anyone could ever say. I am now in the same position, sniffling and coughing and trying not to cover everything I own with an insulation of snot. I've been sitting in the back of my classes. One Santa reference was enough for my lifetime. A flu shot at the doctor used to be opportunities for free-range candy-mongering and getting cool cartoon Band-Aids my mom would never buy but made my aliments seem awesome, even if they were just covering up a bruise. Now that I am forking over $15 for someone to stab Look around: Everyone is a potential carrier just waiting to sneeze on you or touch the same door handle in an attempt to seek out accompanying misery. and swab me, it seems more like money pit for something I could be buying instead, like more Sudafed. What I fail to realize every year is that the flu will hunt me down and strangle me with its viral strands no matter how many times I wash my hands. It seems like a vague, empty threat until I am lying on a couch buried under a blanket of used Kleenex. Yet, every year, this false confidence persists. I don't need a flu shot. I can tough it out, right? The real problem is that everyone has a conformation bias toward the flu. It's hard to imagine everyone being ill when you aren't. Don't be one of those people. Get a flu shot. You are less likely to give it to someone, who is less likely to give it to someone else you know, who will give it someone else, who is likely to give it to you again. And the financial costs don't add up. Flu shot: $15. Kleenex, antibiotics, soup, bad movies you are too embarrassed to rent until you are home alone sick and no one sees you watching them: $40 at the least. So go to an ATM. Withdraw $20. Drive to Watkins. Get a shot or nasal spray. Feel resentful for a while and then mostly apathetic. But you'll be able to laugh at all the sickly invalids come January. Maybe even call them Rudolph. Oberthaler is a Wichita junior in English. 10 11 12 1 2 SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Still have something to say this semester? Send a letter to the editor by Tuesday at noon to have it printed before the end of the See full directions and where to send letters in the box below. fall semester. The full letter to the editor policy is online at kansan.com/letters. 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When a newspaper in Baltimore had "douchebag" on its NICHOLAS SAMBALUK in September, you can imagine how many complaints it fielded from the older audience. But does the DOUCHERAG! BRAZIL DIRECTED BY TOM MORRIS AND JIM SUPP AUTHOR OF "THE JACKSON COSTUME" www.doucherag.com relatively young insult really fit into the "bad word" category yet? ERIN BROWN Our generation views profanity a lot differently than our parents' generation. My mother still cringes if I say the word "crap," so I can only imagine how she would react to the word "douchebag." For some reason the word is not held to the same standard as other forms of profanity. Publications have used the word, and it does not seem to fall under the umbrella of obscenity that other words have. So it's no surprise that when a club owner in Las Vegas named Michael Minelli sued the author of a book called "Hot Chicks With Douchebags," the result was some of the most beautifully absurd legal paperwork in the history of the United States judicial system. The word is less of an insult than other profanities, and despite flak the word "douchebag" might get, I will continue to use it. ALEX NICHOLS "Douchebag" is a "giggle word" that kids love to say when they first discover its existence and love to hear from the mouths of grown-ups, who are supposed to be, well, grown up. That's the issue with any "bad word": context. On the playground, they're no big deal. But when a judge has to preside over a case where a "bad word" plays a prominent role, it becomes a spectacle. A wonderful, hilarious spectacle. Pictures of Minelli, accompanied with a description of his alleged douchebaggery, were published in the book without his consent. In response, Minelli sued the publisher for libel. The complaint, available for viewing on TheSmokingGun.com, features a douchetastic list of allegations. Allegation 18 simply states: "The Publication refers to the Plaintiff as a Douchebag." DUDE, YOU COULD NOT BE A BIGGER DOUCHEBAG. CAN YOU AT LEAST BE POLITICALLY CORRECT ABOUT IT? I PREFER THE TERM VAGINA-CLEANER-OUTER. I STAND CORRECTED. BEN COHEN Mothers of River City, heed the warnings before it's too late! Are certain words creeping into your child's language? Stuff like "swell," and "so's your old man"? Well then, you've got trouble, with a capital "T" and that rhymes with "P" and that stands for "pool!" The standards for what is profane and what isn't change all the time. Every now and then, a new term is used as profanity. Its place in the modern vernacular is changed, at least for a while, into something seemingly inappropriate. Douchebag is a fun term now, but I'd be surprised if it still is in 20 years. By then, some other hygiene product will have taken its place as many people's insult of choice. CAITLIN THORNBRUG A few days ago, a student used the insult "douchebag" to describe a character we were reading about in front of an entire English class, including the professor. Everyone laughed, and no one seemed to be offended. And there wasn't any need to be. Even the feminist movement has started to embrace the word as an insult. A feminist magazine started a blog called "douchebag decree." It is a weekly post about people the writer deems to be douchebags. Some protested this word used as an insult, but a word that came from the idea that women are dirty and need cleansing is better used in that sense. ZACHARY GRAHAM Douchebag isn't so bad. Like all words, it has to be dictated by the audience. Printing the word in The University Daily Kansan is more acceptable than printing it in The New York Times or Washington Post because it's used in the everyday lives of its audience. We can call our friends douchebags because they know there is no ill will behind it. But this does not mean we should gnore the real world. ROSS STEWART Douchebag is the new fuck. It's the new all encompassing word that can mean anything and be everything. You can throw it into any part of a sentence. A friend used the word douchebag in front of my parents over Thanksgiving break. When my parents tried to use another word to explain what my friend had said about someone, my friend stopped them and said, "No, he's just a douchebag." It's the new be-all-end-all word. It's time to embrace it. FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. Dear Derek, the monster cookies your mom made rock. --- I think it is really pertentious that O'Neil Nissan commercials compare itself to KU basketball. --- --- Why didn't anybody tell me that "South Park" wasn't new tonight? --- The campanile bells were playing the Alma Mater, and I decided that I want it to play at my wedding. --- We just found out one of our friends is in gay porn. I really like KJHK, but its sports talk radio is terrible. --- Corbin is the only place where it is acceptable to walk around in your underwear. --- Bacon. --- Last night I ordered McDonald's and had it delivered. Yeah, that's right. Hey girl hey. We just had a party. And my friend's truck window just got punched out --- --- I don't care how thumping your bass is — if your bumper is falling off, you have zero credibility. I'm glad you're on board the train because I'm the conductor --- Rip his fucking head off. --- Dear house on Naismith Drive Please put your "Danger: Cleavage" sign back up. It's the only thing that makes my morning bearable. --- If you stole the beer out of my front yard, that was rude Bring them back. We miss --- I think we should round up all the stupid people in the world, put them on an island and let them play out "Lord of the Flies." --- The women's basketball team is doing much better, and I think they should be recognized for it. Good job. --- To the guy wearing a winter coat, hat and gloves and shorts: You don't look like a badass — you look like a tool. --- My friend just got back from Congo, and he said people there have renewed faith in America because of Obama. @ @KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. 6A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAIRY GANSAN MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008 FINANCE Spencer Museum receives $1.2 million grant ALEXANDRA HENRY Shavmarie Genosky/KANSAN Jordan Wurth, Wichita senior, studies a photograph on view in the 20/21 gallery of the Spencer Art Museum. Wurth needed to see the photograph in person at the museum for the final paper in his "History of Photography" class. The $1.2 million grant the University received will help with assignments like this one by expanding the use of Spencer's collections in teaching, research and learning. BY JOE PREINER jpreiner@kansan.com The works in Spencer Museum of Art aren't just for looking at. They're also for learning. Or at least that's the idea behind a grant totaling $1.2 million from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation that will help expand the use of the museum's art for research and teaching. Bill Woodard, director of communications for the museum, said the award was a major achievement for the University and the art museum. He said the award placed the University's museum in the company of institutions such as Yale University and Duke University as leaders of incorporating their art collections in teaching and research. Sarah Crawford-Parker, associate director of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and art historian, said she used art to supplement her teaching often. She said being in the museum helped students understand the scale of individual works of art. The size of each work made a different impression on students, Crawford-Parker said. "Works of art were created to be interacted with in a meaningful way," Crawford-Parker said. "One of the benefits of using the Spencer Museum collection in teaching is that it encourages students of all majors to practice careful looking." Crawford-Parker said the ability to engage in careful observation was essential to all aspects of people's lives. Ariel Tazkargy, Wellington sophomore, enrolled in one of Crawford-Parker's courses last year. Tazkargy said the use of art in the class helped her understand some of the class's more complex issues. She said the class, which emphasized foreign cultures, used art to help bring the focus back to the people instead of the country itself. "Art often represents a person's deep connection to the issues of the time," Tazkargy said. "Having the opportunity in class to view collections allowed me to place a physical object with our readings." Tzarkay said the class discussions that stemmed from using art were also better for the class as a whole. She said art often highlighted differing student opinions, which helped students engage in more meaningful discussion. "I feel that art enriches the classroom experience," Tazkary said. "Everyone in the class benefits." Crawford-Parker said she placed great value on students being able to experience works of art firsthand. She said it allowed students to get a different view of the issues the class addressed. Crawford-Parker said she had never had a student complain about spending time in the museum. Woodard said during the last academic year, more than 30 departments on campus used the museum in their teaching and research. SAFETY Tazkargy said along with many other benefits of teaching using art, she found there was one aspect of the method she really noticed. "If anything, it makes me pay attention more," Tazkargy said. "It's always helpful in engaging me." Officials say stressed students should stay vigilant Edited by Rachel Burchfield BY JESSETRIMBLE jtrimble@kansan.com Alex Kany walked out to her car at Meadowbrook Apartments to discover her $150 Global Positioning System had been stolen. That's when Kany, Minnetonka, Minn., junior, began to take safety more seriously. "I realized I could have parked in a better spot since I wasn't parked near any lights," she said. After the incident, Kany said, she began to park her 1997 Nissan Ultima near street lights. but three weeks after the first break-in she walked out to the parking lot and found her window smashed in. "I definitely learned my lesson," she said. "I don't keep anything important in my car anymore worth stealing." Kany hasn't been the only student affected by break-ins. But safety issues can extend beyond parking lot break-ins and into more serious territory, such as abduction or stalking. safety can often be something students forget about, said Kathy Rose-Mockry, program director of the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center. With the pressure of impending finals, students may feel overwhelmed this time of year, and Rose-Mockry said students needed to be more aware of what was going on around them this time of year. "Students think to themselves, 'Can I get my paper done in time,' or I've got to get all of this stuff prepared before finals hit," she said. "One of the things we're trying to do here is to provide information to students so they feel empowered." STAY IN COLLEGE! PAY FOR COLLEGE! FINISH YOUR DEGREE! EDUCATION CAREER STABILIZATION (ECS): allows soldiers to stay in college and finish their degree while serving in the Army Reserve. • Get money for college, serve close to home, and not worry about deployment for up to four years • $20,000 loan repayment • Montgomery GI Bill To find out more, go to www.goarmyreserve.com or call your local recruiter at 785-843-0465. Lawrence Army Recruiting Station 2233 Louisiana Suite H*2 Lawrence, KS 66046 U.S. ARMY ARMY STRONG. STAY IN COLLEGE! PAY FOR COLLEGE! FINISH YOUR DEGREE! According to the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center Website, 8 percent of women are stalked in their lifetime; and most victims are between 18 and 29 years old. ✩ Rose-Mockyr said crimes committed were often crimes of opportunity, such as when a person is alone, looks distracted or vulnerable, or is easy to isolate. "Students should be aware that there is safety in groups and in numbers," she said. "When you're going back and forth, either between classes or shopping, that's when you are the easiest to isolate and it makes you an easier target." The Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center offers a variety of programs and services to students concerning their safety. U.S.ARMY ARMY STRONG. As part of these services, each semester the center offers three self-defense workshops, which are held at the Student Recreation Fitness Center or in one of the six residence halls. Rose-Mockry said one of the three workshops was coeducational. The site also says that between 26.6 percent and 35.2 percent of female students and between 14.7 percent and 18.4 percent of male students have been stalked. "I think it's very frightening when these things happen so close to home and they are within your sphere," Rose-Mockry said. In June 2007, 18-year-old Kelsey Smith was abducted from a Target parking lot in Overland Park. Smith's body was found days later near Longview Lake in south Kansas City, Mo. She said now was the time for students to examine their routines and find ways to increase their safety. Rose Mockry said more students paid attention when tragedy struck close to home. Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center: 785.864.4861 Capt. Schuyler Bailey of the KU Public Safety Office said the most common crime on campus was the theft of unattended property, such "Students have to remember they need to be aware of their surroundings at all times." Bailey said. "While walking, studying or jogging, you must be alert to the people around you." Bailey said that students shouldn't take shortcuts and that they needed to walk or shop with a friend and never leave packages in their cars in plain sight. CAPS: Counseling and Psychological Services Watkins Health Center, 2nd Floor 785.864.2277 Crime rates go down during the holiday season because most students travel home, but students should still remember to lock their doors and windows whether they are on campus or not. Bailey said. Student Involvement and Leadership Center 1301 Jayhawk Blvd, Rm 400 as iPods, calculators, textbooks or laptop computers. Women's Transitional Care Services 785.843.3333 The Gadugi Safecenter 2518 Ridge Ct. 785.843.8985 Edited by Adam Mowder — Jesse Trimble Phone A Friend 785.865.2600 services to call Crimestoppers 785.843.8477 Headquarters Counseling Center 211 E. 8th St. Ste C 785.841.2345 the d, and in ved KANSAS KU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION KU KU SPORTS NO RECORD SAFE FROM HAWKS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Kansas wins convincingly during the weekend to claim Nike Invitational. SWIMMING & DIVING | 5B KICK THE KANSAN: FINAL WEEK RESULTS The final Kick The Kansan chapter closes as fans will have to wait another year for pick'em madness KICK THE KANSAN | 2B MONDAY, DECEMBER 8.2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM PAGE1B FOOTBALL Minnesota picked as bowl opponent BY B.J. RAINS rains@126.com rains@kansan.com INSIGHT BOWL KANSAS VS. MINNESOTA When it came to the jayhawks' bowl destination, Nov. 29's 40-37 victory against Missouri was meaningless — the jayhawks were headed to the Insight Bowl even if they had lost to the rival Tigers. But the victory did do a lot to boost the confidence of the 7-5 Jayhawks, who will face the also 7-5 Minnesota Golden Gophers on New Year's Eve in Tempe, Arizona. The Jayhawks now have 23 days to prepare for the Gophers with the big victory against Missouri still fresh in their minds. Insight "Let's face it," Mangino said. "When you come off a win against your border rival, there's a great deal of enthusiasm among the players, coaches, everybody. The fan base Where: Tempe, Ariz When: Dec. 31 Kickoff: 5 p.m. TV: NFL Network is energized. Our players and coaches are excited. We're ready to go" The Jayhawks were officially invited to participate in the Insight Bowl on Friday, but it had become the likely destination for several weeks. Minnesota started the season 7-1 but has lost four games in a row — including a 55-0 trouncing by Iowa two weeks ago — and finished 3-5 in the Big 10. Kansas faced some of the top spread offenses in the nation in the rough Big 12, so facing a more traditional offense will be a welcomed sight for the Kansas defense. "I really don't know much about them, said linebacker James Holt. "I just know that the Big 10 is well known for running the ball and our number one thing on defense is stopping the run, so I think that will play to our advantage with them running the ball a lot." The game will be at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 on the NFL Network from Tempe. They will play at Sun Devil Stadium, the home of Arizona State and former home of the Arizona Cardinals. Like last year in Miami, it means a nice break from the chilly Kansas winter for both the players and the fans. "We're definitely excited that we don't have to worry about snow or anything," Holt said. "I'm just really excited that it's going to be warm because I'm sick of this cold." But while the layhawks will be in the background of one of the top party schools in the country in Arizona State, they know it will be all business once they get to Tempe. "We all know that the reason we won last year was the way we prepared," Reesing said. "We went down to Miami and had a good time when we were supposed to but we were working. We were practicing hard. We weren't taking it lightly. We were very serious about our preparation." Kansas will arrive in Phoenix on Dec. 27 and have practices at a local high school on Dec. 28, 29, and 30 before facing Minnesota on New Year's Eve. A group that has already set numerous school records the last two seasons, the Jayhawks aren't just going to Phoenix to enjoy the warm weather and sun. "We don't want to just be in two bowl games back-to-back." Reesing said. "We want to win two bowl games back-to-back. We want to establish the program and prove that we can get 20 wins in two seasons. That's something that's never been accomplished here so we're playing for a lot of things. We're definitely not going to take it for granted." KANSAS 86, JACKSON STATE 62 — Edited by Rachel Burchfield 22 JACKSON STATE 23 Kansas takes lackluster win Freshman forward Marcus Morris goes up for a shot during the first half of the game. Morris hit all three of his shots from the floor for six points in the first half Jon Goering/KANSAN Self calls Jayhawks' play 'stale'; Reed's 3-pointers propel Kansas to victory BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com Call Tyrel Reed a bondsman, because he's becoming accustomed to bailing Kansas out of close games. Three days after making two key three-pointers to help Kansas escape from New Mexico State, Reed did it again Saturday in an 86-62 victory against Jackson State. The Tigers stuck with the Jayhawks for most of the game and trailed only 48-42 with 15 minutes remaining. Reed, a sophomore guard, proceeded to score eight points — off two three-pointers and two free throws — in the next minute and a half to put the game out of the Tigers' reach. "The shots felt good today." Reed sait. "All of them did, even the ones that didn't go in." Reed shot three-for-six from three-point range and finished with 11 points and four rebounds. His first three-pointer came when Kansas was down 28-26 with four minutes left in the first half. Reed swished a jumper at the top of the key after a pass from freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor. And the Jayhawks were never behind again. Still, there was plenty of frustration. Kansas coach Bill Self has warned of the possibility of Kansas not being too potent without leading scors Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrick at their best. The first half illustrated it perfectly. Aldrich, a sophomore center, played only 10 ineffective minutes because he got into foul trouble. Collins, a junior guard, missed his first seven shots, which included an air ball on an 18-footer and a fast break layup rejected by Tiger forward Garrison Johnson. With neither Collins nor Aldrich energizing the lawhacks, they strugged. "It was a pretty stale performance." Self said. The Morris twins did all they could to freshen it at the beginning of the game. Marcus Morris scored on two consecutive possessions after spins from the block to the basket and threw down an alley-oop from Collins. Markieff Morris hit a three-pointer in transition and dunked a minute later. Their energy came despite the fact that neither of them started for the first time since the first game of the season. Self opted to give senior center Matt Kleinmann, who had never started a game, the frontcourt spot alongside Aldrich against Jackson State. If the move's purpose was to grab the freshmen twins' attention, it surely appeared to work. Markieff finished the game with eight points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals. "We've got to get everybody practi- cing at a high level," Self said. "I'll leave it at that." Marcus was arguably more impressive with 13 points on five-for-six shooting and three rebounds. Collins thought Marcus' day hinted at his maturation. coach right now," Collins said. "T mmus Marcus is figuring it out a bit." Same for Taylor. After the New Mexico State game, Self told Taylor he needed to record more than three assists for Kansas to be successful. "He was down on himself a little bit, but he's doing a good job of handling "I was just thinking about it a lot more," Taylor said. "Like if I do this, this Collins ended up with 17 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals and Aldrich contributed 13 points and eight rebounds. Five of Taylor's assists came in the second half when Collins and Aldrich began to break out of their early slump. person will be open so feed them, I felt like I did that." The majority of Collins' and Aldrich's points bookended Reed's three-point outbreak. Typical to Reed's style, he credited teammates for finding him open in the corner to make the shots. Reed wasn't overjoyed with the victory. "Overall, it was a flatter performance," Reed said. "There were points and moments in the game when we looked good in the second half." Most of the points and moments came when Reed shot the ball. SEE MORE COVERAGE ON 3B COMMENTARY Jayhawks need to toughen up BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com For much of Saturday's dismal and atmost boring 86-62 victory against Jackson State something is going on. some thing was missing. The Jayhawks weren't making shots, they weren't grabbing rebounds and they committed nine first-half turnovers. It was the Jayhawks' worst first-half performance of the season, but just what was missing and why were the Jayhawks so flat against the 1-8 Tigers? Sherron Collins knew exactly what it was — toughness. Collins, the team's leader both on and off the court, knows that this young team has a long way to go if they want to smell the success of last year's magical season. "We're not tough yet," Collins said. "Last year's team, we had issues with being tough early in the season as well but it's a whole different team and a whole different group of players. We just have to go out and be tougher." Toughness can be many different things in basketball. It could be stepping into the lane to take a charge, or diving on the floor for a loose ball. "If there's a 50-50 ball between two competitive guys, who gets it?" coach Bill Self said. "That's what toughness is in my book, and we're not getting near enough of those." Whatever it is, toughness can be the difference between winning and losing. Self has been on the Jayhawks for the past two weeks about their toughness. He doesn't question the Jayhawks physical toughness, but he does question their toughness on the court. He hasn't been pleased with their ability to get loose balls both on the floor and on rebounds, and he knows they won't be a good team until they can do that. "The key to being a good team is am I going to get 70 percent of the 50-50 balls or am I going to get 30 percent of them," Self said. "Those extra possessions win or lose you games. We're a team that gets 30 percent of those 50-50 balls right now." Just where did coach Self learn about being tough? But to Self, the Jayhawks' toughness is no laughing matter. Doing the little things can often win a game. Having five freshman playing significant time certainly doesn't help. It's a learning experience, and Tyrel Reed says it needs to start on the defensive end. "I grew up in the rough streets of Edmund, Oklahoma." Self joked. "We've been really soft defensively," Reed said. "Not going after the ball with two hands, just being really weak." The Jayhawks will certainly get tougher as the season goes on as they did last year en route to the National Championship. But with such a young team, it's imperative for the Jayhawks to grow up quickly and gain that toughness soon — especially with tough non-conference games approaching at Arizona, at Michigan State and at home against Tampa. "We have to get a swagger to ourselves that we're tough," Collins said. "And we have to believe it." Edited by Ramsey Cox THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 2B SPORTS MONDAY. DECEMBER 8. 2008 quote of the day "They're one of the best football teams I've seen." --was a novelty, the first of his kind — Missori football coach Gary Pinkel on the Oklahoma Sooners. Oklahoma will play Florida in the BCS Championship Game fact of the day Texas A&M was the first Big 12 school to win a football national championship. The Aggies split the title in 1939 with Southern California. Oklahoma is the first Big 12 team since Texas in 2006 to play for the national title. trivia of the day Q: When was the last time a Big 12 school and an SEC school played each other for the BCS Championship? A: The 2004 Sugar Bowl. LSU defeated Oklahoma and split the national title with Southern California. ku sports schedule Monday No Events Scheduled Tuesday No Events Scheduled Wednesday Women's basketball: Western Illinois, 7 p.m. (Lawrence) Thursday No Events Scheduled Friday No Events Scheduled Saturdav Saturday Men's basketball: Massachusetts, 1 p.m. (Kansas City, Mo.) Women's basketball: Creighton, 3 p.m. (Omaha, Neb.) Self brings East Coast flavor to Jayhawks W when Russell Robinson first stepped on the court for Kansas, he was a knight, the first of his kind Robinson was an East Coast kid. Nobody since Terry Brown back in the '80s had hailed from New York City. Roy Williams didn't believe in the East Coast. He always said before they got to Kansas they had to fly over Duke and North Carolina and Kentucky and whole bunch of other power programs. Williams said he didn't want to waste his time. BY MARK DENT mdent@kansan.com Now, Bill Self's team has a distinct East Coast flavor and that's part of the reason this reloading project has gone smoother than expected. Guys like Tyshawn Taylor of Jersey City, N.J., Quintrell Thomas of Elizabeth, N.J., and the Morris Twins of Philadelphia, have already been through their fair share of battles. Basketball is different in the Northeast cities. Robinson would play at least three or four games every Saturday and Sunday in his spare time. It was real competition. Sometimes the other kids would want to fight Robinson afterwards. Self knew his freshmen class would have played those same games and developed that same grit. Last year, after signing the Twins, Mario Little of Chicago, commented on how much toughness they'd bring because of where they grew up. This class shows how much Kansas has changed under Self. Williams would always recruit a banner crop of Californians and Texans. Guys like Scott Pollard, who painted his nails. Guys like Eric Chenowith, who spent his summers going to Dave Matthews Band concerts. I can't quite imagine Taylor doing that. OBSCURE STARTERS Yes, it was rather odd hearing Erik Danielson shout over the P.A. "A senior from Overland Park, Kan. Matt Kleinmaint!" on Saturday. Kansas coach Bill Self said he started him because other players needed to learn how to practice harder. Kleinmann turned the ball over and allowed his man to score within the first minute. It wasn't exactly memorable. But his game could have his torical significance, kind of. If Kleinmann doesn't start another game the rest of this year except for Senior Day, he'll create a distinguished triumvirate of him, Alex Galindo and Luke Axtell. They'll become the only jayhawks of the last 10 years to finish their career with only one start that doesn't include Senior Day. Some other recent players who have started games other than Senior Day that you might not expect? Jeff Hawkins — 11 games. Lester Earl — nine games. Ashante Johnson — two games. Bryant Nash — three games. ONE LIST Five gifts the sporting world needs to receive this holiday season. 1. A holster for Plaxico Burress (or at least a pair of pants that don't have an elastic waist band) THE MORNING BREW 2. A championship for Tony Gonzalez 3. Some confidence for Clark Hunt so he finally cans Carl Peterson 4. New talent in American men's tennis, so an American will finally win another Grand Slam 5. A change of luck for Brian Bannister, so he becomes a dominant pitcher for the Royals next summer Edited by Ramsey Cox Confetti! KANSAS CHEERLEADERS Jon Goering/KANSAN Members of the Kansas football staff watch during the player introductions before Saturday's game against Jackson State at Allen Fieldhouse. During a break in the first half, it was announced that Kansas had accepted an invitation to the Invitade In Bowl in Tempe, Ariz. WUUU F Attention all Tradition Keepers! FREE FINALS DINNER for Tradition Keepers members We'll dish up an awesome gourmet buffet that is sure to cure your final woes! Relax with a free shoulder massage, win prizes, and enjoy many other FREE perks co-sponsored by Perceptive Software. Monday, Dec. 15 - Adams Alumni Center Stop by anytime between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Stop by the Adams Alumni Center if you would like to become a Tradition Keeper member – Dinner is just one of the many benefits of student membership in the KU Alumni Association. You must Rsvp to traditionkeepers@kualumni.org by Dec. 10. have your student membership card to receive your student discounts. Rock Chalk and good luck on finals! TRADITION KU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION KEEPERS perceptivesoftware www.workplaykc.com KU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The University of Kansas 1266 Oread Avenue • 864-4760 • www.kualumni.org KICK THE KANSAN: RESULTS The dust has cleared, the scores have been settled and the games have been played. And now, Kick The Kansan is going home for the winter. But as we say goodbye, let's honor our Week 13 winners. Dan Holmes, Olathe senior, finished the week 8-2 and took home the readers' crown. Holmes, however, was unable to kick The Kansan. Kansan sports editor Rustin Dodd correctly predicted eight of the 10 games as well. Kansan design editor Drew Bergman finished at the top of staff standings with an impressive 97-43 record. capped off his championship with a 7-3 The Mighty Bergman capped of with a 7-3 mark in Week 13. As we raise our glasses to toast Bergman, we'd also it. Vernon Bergman to thank every reader who took the time to send in their picks. So enjoy the holidays, enjoy the bowl season and good luck with final exams. Kick The Kansan is out. More than an accessory... The Etc. Shop HOBO INTERNATIONAL sold here! 928 Massachusetts • 843-0611 www.theetcshop.com More than an accessory... The Etc. Shop HOBO INTERNATIONAL sold here! 928 Massachusetts • 843-0611 www.theetcshop.com MEN'S BASKETBALL Missouri wins 93-66 against California COLUMBIA, Mo. — DeMarre Carroll is such a believer he said it twice: Missouri is the most unselfish team in the country. The numbers backed him up after the Tigers combined for 22 assists, dazzling California with their quickness on both ends of the court in a 93-66 victory on Sunday. "It just shows how much trust we have in each other," Carroll said. "It's a whole new team and it's a whole new era, and we're looking forward to bigger and better things." "I'm always looking for quality minutes," coach Mike Anderson said. "And that's what they gave us." Both played pivotal roles in an early 18-point run that put Missouri in control. And both finished with big games despite playing only 22 minutes each. It starts with the senior big men for Missouri (7-1). Carroll had 19 points, six rebounds and three assists, and Leo Lyons added 18 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Jerome Randle had 15 points for California (6-2), which shot a season-worst 35.9 percent and committed 20 turnovers against the Tigers' press, often creating easy baskets on the opposite end. Missouri also ended with 20 offensive rebounds while out-rebounding California 48-38. Missouri won easily despite hitting only one of its first 14 3-point attempts, finishing strong by making five of its last six from long range. Four of those were by freshman reserve Kim English, who had all but two of his 16 points in the second half. The Tigers shot 49 percent, had a season-high seven blocks and added 14 steals. "I think these guys enjoy playing with each other," Anderson said. "I think they understand what we're trying to accomplish and a lot of credit goes to our seniors. It's very evident." Theo Robertson added 12 points for California, which has dropped two of three after a 5-0 start. Associated Press Hat-stravaganza! THE NORTH FACE THE NORTH FACE Tons of Great Styles and Colors In Stock! SUNLOWER OUTDOOR BIKE BY INSPIRATION OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN 804 Massachusetts St. Downtown Lawrence (785) 843-5000 www.sunfloweroutdoordrugbiike.com j THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, DECEMBER 8. 2008 KANSAS 86, JACKSON STATE 623B MEN'S BASKETBALL REWIND 365086 Taylor in a giving spirit JAYHAWK STAT LEADERS Points Sherron Collins 17 TAYLOR L. BOWEN Rebounds PARKER Cole Aldrich 8 Assists KANSAS BOX SCORE PROFESSOR Tyshawn Taylor 11
PlayerFG-FGA3FG-3FG RebsAPts
Morris, Markleff3-51-3538
Aldrich, Cole4-70-08013
Collins, Sherron6-175-105517
Morningstar, Brady2-52-5026
Taylor, Tyshawn4-101-431110
Teahan, Conner0-10-1100
Bechard, Brennan0-00-0010
Thomas, Quintrell1-20-0413
Reed, Tyrel3-83-64211
Morris, Marcus5-60-03013
Releford, Travis1-10-0202
Appleton, Tyrone0-10-0101
Juenemann, Jordan0-00-0000
Buford, Chase1-10-0002
Kleinmann, Matt0-00-0100
Team2
Totals30-6412-27392586
Player FG-FGA 3FG-3FG Rebs A Pts Maxey, Grant 6-12 2-4 5 3 19 Johnson, Garrison 4-12 0-2 4 0 10 Caldwell, Jeremy 2-4 0-0 7 0 11 Melvin, Rod 0-4 0-1 0 5 0 Dixon, De'Suan 2-6 1-2 5 2 6 Burk, Cason 0-1 0-0 1 0 1 Griffin, Darrion 2-5 0-0 4 1 7 Martinez, Kay 3-8 0-2 3 1 8 Williams, Phillip 0-2 0-0 1 1 0 Team 8 Totals 19-54 3-11 38 13 62 JACKSON STATE BOX SCORE SCHEDULE
DateOpponentResult/Time
11/4vs. Washburn (Ex.)W, 98-79
11/11vs. Emporia State (Ex.)W, 103-58
11/16vs. UMKCW, 71-56
11/18vs. Florida Gulf CoastW, 85-45
11/24vs. Washington (in Kansas City, Mo.)W, 73-54
11/25vs. Syracuse (in Kansas City, Mo.)L, 89-81 (OT)
11/28vs. Coppin StateW, 85-53
12/1vs. Kent StateW, 87-60
12/3vs. New Mexico StateW, 100-79
12/6vs. Jackson StateW, 86-62
12/13vs. Massachusetts1 p.m.
12/20vs. Temple1:30 p.m.
12/23at Arizona9:30 p.m.
12/30vs. Albany NY8 p.m.
1/03vs. Tennessee1 p.m.
1/6vs. Siena7 p.m.
1/10at Michigan StateNoon
1/13vs. Kansas State7 p.m.
1/17at Colorado2:30 p.m.
1/19vs. Texas A&M8 p.m.
1/24at Iowa State1 p.m.
1/28at Nebraska6:30 p.m.
1/31vs. Colorado3 p.m.
2/2at Baylor8 p.m.
2/7vs. Oklahoma State2:30 p.m.
2/9at Missouri8 p.m.
2/14at Kansas State2:30 p.m.
2/18vs. Iowa State7 p.m.
2/21vs. Nebraska3 p.m.
2/23at Oklahoma8 p.m.
3/1vs. Missouri1 p.m.
3/4at Texas Tech8:30 p.m.
3/7vs. Texas3 p.m.
BY RUSTIN DODD Tyshawn Taylor still feels it. The urge to attack the basket. The urge to put it in the hole. The urge to be a scorer. He felt it during Kansas' 86-62 victory against Jackson State on Saturday. But then he remembered the words of his coach. Moments after Kansas' 100-79 victory against New Mexico State on Wednesday, Bill Self had a message for his freshman guard. dodd@kansan.com "He's said I'm happy you scored 23 points. I want you to look to score, but as a point guard, I need you to drive and kick and create shots for your teammates", Taylor said. So as Kansas' offense sputtered in the first half against Jackson State, Taylor fought his natural instincts, and instead took on a more giving attitude. Taylor scored 10 points and racked up 11 assists - the first double-double of his young career. And by scoring 10 points, Taylor has now scored in double figures in six straight games. "I thought he did a better job getting the ball to other guys, especially in transition," Self said. "We A. E. C. had some of the best breaks we've had all year." Taylor Taylor added, "I was more observant of the court a little bit more, looking for my teammates, driving into the lane and kicking it on fast breaks." Self has put a lot of responsibilities on Taylor's young shoulders. He's inserted him into the starting lineup, he's tabbed him to guard the opposing team's best guard, and he wants him to keep distributing the basketball. And for Taylor, that means continuing to think like a point guard. "I feel like more of a point guard than I did in high school," said Taylor, who's averaging 11.8 points per game. "My mentality is still scoring, that's how I've always been." Of course, Self thinks Taylor handles all the responsibility. Taylor played high school ball at one of the top high school programs in the country — St. Anthony High School in Jersey City — and has thus far proved to be Kansas' most ready-made freshman talent. But despite the 11 assists, Self wasn't ready to rain praise on Taylor's performance against Jackson State. "His stat line looks good, but there were some breakdowns today that a lot of time freshman get." Self said, noting Taylor's four turnovers. "It was more of my focus," Taylor said of his 11 assists, "cause I know that's what he wanted from me." Still, Self was pleased with Taylor's increased selfishness — and his listening skills. — Edited by Adam Mowder CAMDEN 45 Jon Goering/KANSAN Sophomore center Cole Aldrich throws down a slam during the second half of Saturday's victory over Jackson State. The Jayhawks outscored the Tigers 50-31 in the second half. 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The Chiefs left 17-14 at halftime before losing to the Broncos. BY ARNIE STAPLETON ASSOCIATED PRESS DENVER — A month ago, Tatum Bell was hawking cell phones and wireless plans at a kiosk at the Aurora Mall. Now he's the latest leader of the Denver Broncos' broken backfield. The Broncos finally found a way to win at home Sunday, rallying past Kansas City 24-17, but they lost their sixth tailback when buldozing rookie Peyton Hillis went down with a strained right hamstring. Bell came in and helped the Broncos (8-5) snap a three-game losing skid at home by rumbling for 52 yards on 11 carries, including a crucial 28-yard run on Denver's game-winning. 95-yard touchdown drive. Cornerback Dre' Bly then stuffed Kansas City quarterback Tyler Thigpen a yard shy of the end zone on fourth-and-goal to seal the Broncos' first win at home since Oct 5 and atone for their lopsided loss to the Chiefs (2-11) in September. The Broncos put themselves on the cusp of ending a three-year playoff drought. They lead second-place San Diego by three games in the middling AFC West. But even when they win in this topsy-turvy season, they lose. Hillis had rejuvenated the Broncos' battered backfield after moving over from fullback last month, and his 18-yard touchdown run, his fifth in four games, jump-started the Broncos' comeback from an early 10-0 deficit. He went to the sideline, however, after he was sandwiched by two defenders while coming down with a leaping first-down catch in the second quarter. "I think maybe a contusion, maybe something that slight," said Hillis, who rushed eight times for 58 yards and caught one pass for 11 yards before getting hurt. His coach, Mike Shanahan, wasn't so optimistic. "Any time it's a hamstring and they come off the field like he did today, normally it's a month at best," Shanahan said. "It didn't look good. I'm hoping it's not quite as bad as I anticipate, but I was not pleased watching him walk off the field." Bell said the Broncos' run game was in good hands: his. "I hope Peyton will bounce back, but I feel good being in there doing what I can," said Bell, who spent his first three NFL seasons in Denver. "I'm excited about the opportunity to probably get some more carries." Just in case Bell also got hurt, rookie fullback/linebacker Spencer Larsen huddled at halftime with running back Selvin Young to go over the playbook and protections. lose another running back, he might have to be the primary ballcarrier himself. "Might as well at this point. It seems like we have one go down every game," Cutler said. "I don't know the extent of Peyton's injury. But luckily enough we have Tatum. He understands the system, he knows when to cut back." "We just have to play well up front," he said. "As long as all five of us stay healthy, we'll be OK." Center Casey Wiegmann isn't worried about the Broncos being down to their seventh-string running back. Jay Cutler said if the Broncos Cutler completed 32 of 40 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns, both of them to Brandon Marshall, including a 6-yarder for the winner early in the fourth quarter when he caught a bubble screen at the line of scrimmage and plowed his way through linebacker Rocky Boiman at the 2. That score gave Denver its first lead at home in 13 quarters. Thigpen promptly drove the Chiefs all the way to the Broncos 5, where his draw on fourth-and-goal was snuffed out by cornerback Dre' Bly at the 1. "I knew the ball had to come out quick," Bly said. "If it didn't, he was going to tuck it and run." Thigpen said the play was designed to go to tight end Tony Gonzalez, who had five catches for 73 yards. COLLEGE FOOTBALL Big 12,SEC champions to square off in title game It's official: Oklahoma anu Florida will play for the BCS national championship. The Sooners and Gators finished atop the BCS standings Sunday and will meet Jan. 8 in Miami for the title. Other BCS matchups are USC-Penn State in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, Cincinnati-Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, Alabama-Utah in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 2 and Texas-Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 5. both championship contenders are 12-1 and coming off wins in their conference title games Saturday. The Sooners routed Missouri 62-21 to win the Big 12. The Gators beat Alabama 31-20 in the Southeastern Conference. The Gators are led by quarterback Tim Tebow and are seeking their second title in three seasons. COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri on Sunday accepted an invitation to play 22nd-ranked Northwestern in the Alamo Bowl, the school's fourth straight under coach Gary Pinkel. The Sooners are led by quarterback Sam Bradford and are the first team to score 60-plus points in five straight games since 1919. Mizzou to face Big Ten foe Northwestern Athletic director Mike Alden confirmed the bid for Missouri, and Northwestern (9-3) They've lost two straight, also falling 40-37 to Kansas in the regular-season finale, and fell six spots to No.25 in the rankings. The Tigers (9-4) fell to the Alamo Bowl, set for Dec. 29 in San Antonio, Texas, a day after losing 66-21 to Oklahoma in the Big 12 championship game. confirmed on its Web site that it would be the opponent. Numerous records fall as team wins three-day Nike Invitational Jayhawks come back from fifth place finish on first day SWIMMING & DIVING Associated Press The Missouri-Northwestern series is tied for four wins apiece, with the last meeting in 1987. BY ADAM SAMSON asamson@kansan.com Records fell repeatedly as the Jayhawks had no difficulties in dominating the competition. KU finished the meet with 1,319 total points over the three-day event and the closest competitor finished with 870.5 points. The KU swimming team started the Nike Invitational with a punch. Seniors Danielle Herrmann, Maria Mayrovich, Anne Liggett, and junior Emily Lanteigne took first place in the 800-yd freestyle relay shattering a previous KU pool record by nearly 10 seconds. Finishing Thursday night's events was the 1,650-yard freestyle. Sophomore Iuliai Kuzhil and freshman Abi Anderson went 1-2, in the 100-yard backstroke, both having season-best performances. Eight new pool records were set Friday night in the eight total events by Jayhawks swimmers. After the first day of events, KU was sat in fifth place with 65 points behind Penn, Colgate, Kenyon College and Davidson. Sophomore Alyssa Potter was Kansas' top finisher in the event with a sixth-place finish and a time of 17:13.10. Bunting and Payne had a tight race in the 400-yard individual medley as Bunting nudged her out for first place. Alyssa Potter and senior Rhynn Malloy placed fifth and sixth. KU had no problem climbing back into first place after the second day of prelims and finals. Eight new pool records were set Friday night in the eight total events by Jayhawk swimmers. Senior Ashley Leidigh posted a season-best time in the 200-yard butterfly, winning the event in 201.87. Three other KU swimmers placed in the top-6 of the event. Freshman Stephanie Payne finished second, sophomore Joy Bunting, fifth, and sophomore Brittany Potter, sixth. KU placed four in the top-6 in the 50-yard freestyle. Mayrovich won her second individual event of the day with a time of 22.82. Maez, Lanteigne, and Goetz rounded out the top-6. The next event the KU women dominated the finals heat with five out of the top six swimmers. Mayrovich won the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:48.52. Lanteigne took second, and Liggett, junior Erin Goetz and freshman Shannon Garlie rounded out the top-6. The team of Mayrowich, Herrmann, Lanteigne, and sophomore Amanda Maez brought home first place in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:32.45. The time was just .05 seconds shy of the school record in the 200-yard freestyle relay. Herrmann won the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:02.67, a season-best performance for Herrmann. Bunting was the only other Jayhawk in the top-6, finishing fourth. T h e 400-yard medley relay team of Kuzhil, Herrmann, Leidigh and Mayrovich closed out Friday with a first-place finish and led the Jayhawks to a commanding lead. KU finished Friday evening with 750.5 points. Kenyon was the closest competitor with just 485.5 points. The layhawks broke five more pool records on Saturday, starting with the 200-yard medley relay. A team of Kuzhil, Herrmann, Leidigh and Mayrovich finished with a time of 1:43.21. of 1:42.21. Garlie placed the highest out of KU swimmers with a fourth-place finish in the 500-yard freestyle. Kuzhil, Anderson and junior Carrah Haley went 1-2-3 in the 200-yard backstroke. On the last event of the invitational, the KU "A" team that consisted of Mayrovich, Goetz, Lanteigne and Kuzhil broke one more pool record in the 400-yard freestyle relay. Mayrovich broke another pool record with a time of 49.03, which is also an NCAA B-cut qualifying time. The Jayhawks broke five more pool records on Saturday Kansas' next meet will be in Miami, Fla., when they take on Florida International, Jan. 10. In the 100-yard butterfly, Leidigh swam a season-best time of 54.58. Kuzhil's 200-yard backstroke performance and Leidigh's butterfly performance broke pool records in their respective events. Herrmann and Payne placed second and third in the 200-yard breaststroke. DIVING SHOWS DEPTH IN COLUMBIA KU showed it was a deep squad when it took three out of the top eight places in the 3-meter diving competition. Sophomore Erin Mertz finished the day with 296.95 points and a second-place finish. Junior Meg Proehl finished in sixth, while senior Hannah McMacken followed closely behind in seventh place. The layhawks had a 1-2 finish in the 200-yard individual medley with Herrmann taking first and Bunting finishing closely behind in second. In diving action, the women's dive team traveled to Columbia, Mo., this past weekend for the Mizzou Invite. In the 100-yard freestyle. with an eighth-place finish. In 1-meter competition, Mertz finished in fourth place and Proehl found her way into the top-8 This weekend's diving competition gave the Jayhawks a chance to compete against divers from Missouri and Arkansas, both of which will be at the Zone Diving Championships in March. The Zone Diving Championships determine which divers make it to the Division I NCAA Championships in Texas. Edited by Arthur Hur DQ Buy One Blizzard and Get ONE FREE of equal or lesser size 2345 Iowa 1835 Massachusetts 842-9359 843-3588 Coupon not valid with any other offer. 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But against Marquette, Kansas reverted back to the very problems that players and coach Bonnie Henrickson talked so much about leaving behind. The Jayhawks let a six-point halftime lead slip away before losing to the Golden Eagles 67-57 on the road. "It felt like they had more intensity then we had in the second half," junior guard Danielle McCray said. "We should have brought it to them. But in the second half we were playing like we were down by six instead of up by six." Perhaps the most alarming and eye-popping trend against Marquette took place in the turnover column. The Jayhawks committed a season-high 28 turnovers, which the Golden Eagles converted into 29 points. While Marquette pressed and used traps, Henrickson said that Kansas' miscues were a result of its own sloppy play. Throughout the game, the Jayhawks struggled with everyday plays such as inbounds passes and throwing the ball to the post in the play. Of Kansas' 28 turnovers, the starting five committed 22. "You can't have 28 turnovers and expect to beat any team," said McCray, who scored 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. "It was just sloppy play. Nothing was bothering us, we were just sloppy." But the game sure did start promising. Facing their first test on the road this season, the Jayhawks led throughout the first half and held a nine-point advantage three times. McCray scored eight of Kansas' first 10 points, while finishing the first half with 14 points and eight rebounds. After picking up her third foul early in the second half, though, McCray was forced to sit on the bench for nearly five crucial minutes during Marquette's second-half comeback. As a team, Kansas committed 26 personal fouls. Six Jayhawks finished with three fouls and two players fouled out. "We just couldn't get into a rhythm offensively because we kept getting in foul trouble offensively," sophomore forward Nicollette Smith said. "We couldn't get into that flow" Still, the Jayhawks played well enough to control the game in the first half. But with seven seconds left before halftime, Marquette senior Krystal Ellis scored three of her game-high 32 points to trim Kansas' lead to six. By doing so, Ellis stole the momentum from Kansas and ignited the Golden Eagles' comeback hopes. "They threw a punch right back at us going back in the locker room," Smith said. "Everyone's spirits went down a little." "They had the energy coming back in. Knowing that they were down, they brought the intensity," McCray said. Marquette took its first lead of the game with less than three minutes into the second half. With 16:22 remaining, Ellis' jumper grabbed the Golden Eagles a 39-38 lead — one they kept for the first time. "It wasn't how they looked," Henrickson said. "It was how they didn't look; determined to get it back and make it a one possession game. That's where this team has to grow emotionally and get through adversity." — Edited by Arthur Hur Need A Break? Escape the Grind of Finals Week Finals Guide Pick up you copy on December 15th - 19th UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Finals Guide BIG 12 FOOTBALL 74 63 SOONERS 14 Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford (14) celebrates with offensive Ineman Brian Simmons after Oklahoma scored a touchdown against Missouri during the second quarter of the Big 12 Championship on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo. ASSOCIATED PRESS Oklahoma, Florida will vie for title 15 15 28 BY EDDIE PELLS ASSOCIATED PRESS Florida quarterback Tim Tebow (15) is stopped by Alabama's Javier Arenas (28) after a short gain in the first quarter of the Southeastern Conference Championship game at the Georgia Dome Saturday in Atlanta. Florida won 31-20. Florida was an up-and-coming power and Oklahoma was a declining one when Bob Stoops made his move. He left his post as Gators defensive coordinator to take his first head-coaching job with the Sooners. Ten years later, both programs are on top. On Sunday, they earned their invitations to play for the BCS national championship on Jan. 8 in Miami. As expected, the final BCS standings had Oklahoma at No. 1 and Florida at No.2—the reverse order of their rankings in the Associated Press poll — setting up the first meeting between these storied programs. "Nine weeks ago our team got together and said let's make every game count," Gators coach Urban Meyer said, speaking of Florida's rebound from its only loss, in September to Mississippi. Tim Tebow and the Gators did just that. So did Oklahoma, which bounced back from a loss in October to Texas. — outspokenly in favor of a playoff for college football — might have to agree that both these teams belong. Two teams with one loss each doesn't normally make for a debate-free lead-up to the title game, but even President-elect Barack Obama Florida (12-1) has averaged 49 points a game in the nine games since its only lost. Oklahoma (12-1) became the first team since 1919 to score 60-plus in five straight games. Other teams had their chances this season, and also finished with one loss: Texas, Southern California, Alabama, Texas Tech and Penn State. Of them, Texas had the best argument for why it should've been playing for the title. The Longhorns finished in a three-way tie in the nation's toughest division — the Big 12 South — but were denied a spot in the title game because of the tiebreaker, which looks to the BCS standings. Oklahoma won the tiebreaker. Texas protested. "They went to a system we all agreed upon before the season," Stoops said. "If someone didn't like it, they should have decided to change it before the season, and I'd have played by whatever rules they wanted to play by." Instead, Texas finished third in the BCS and AP rankings and will And who outside of Texas would argue that this title game is a dream matchup, with tons of entertainment potential? play Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl. "Oklahoma's a traditional power just like Florida is now," said Steve Spurrier, the former Gator coach who brought Stoops on as his defensive coordinator in 1996. The winner will join LSU as the second team with two BCS championships this decade and will also stake a pretty good claim on being called the best program of the 2000s. The game could also include a Heisman Trophy winner. Thank you, students for voting Don's Auto one of the BEST repair shops in Lawrence! 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THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 A look at Minnesota and Kansas' previous two games may reveal more than the entire season. FOOTBALL 1B THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9,2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 76 ADMINISTRATION Chancellor has no 'huge disappointments or regrets' Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN KU KI Ryan McGeoney/KANSAS Chancellor Robert Hemenway announces he will step down from his position on June 30 at a press conference in Strong Hall on Monday morning. Hemenway, the University's 16th chancellor, has held the position since 1995. Hemenway said he wanted to dedicate more time to writing and teaching. BY B.J. RAINS AND HALEY JONES rains@kansan.com and hjones@kansan.com Chancellor Robert Hemenway spent part of Monday morning talking about what he had accomplished during his 14-year tenure as chancellor. Fittingly, he was interrupted by the sound of the steam whistle. "For those of you who aren't familiar." Hemenway said, "that's the whistle." Hemenway brought the whistle back earlier this semester after receiving complaints from students and alumni. The whistle hadn't been on since the beginning of the semester in an attempt to cut costs. Hemenway, who has been the chancellor at the University since 1995, will step down on June 30, said he would take time off to write a book on intercollegiate athletics and American values. He will return to teach American literature courses in fall 2010. Hemenway has taught an undergraduate American literature course each year since becoming chancellor. "I'm not leaving this office with huge regrets or disappointments," Hemenway said. "I've had a heck of a good time being chancellor, and we've done some fantastic things." The demanding schedule of a university's chancellor finally caught up with Hemenway. After taking a year off to write a book, he will focus on teaching full-time. "It really is a 24/7 job," Hemenway said. "And I just came to the conclusion that it was time for me to step away from that kind of a job and do what I can to prepare the way for the next chancellor." Adam McGionigle, Wichita junior and student body president, said Hemenway's resignation and state-wide budget cuts would bring the University and Student Senate into a time of transition. He said he was excited to see Hemenway explore his opportunities. "Chancellor Hemenway is a visionary man who has been a champion for students," McGonigle said. "He will be missed on this campus and by this student body." SEE HEMENWAY ON PAGE 4A CRIME Assault suspect may be involved in other cases BY RYAN MCGEENEY rmcgeeney@kansan.com The Lawrence Police Department reported on Monday that the unknown assailant in a Dec. 1 sexual assault of a 19-year-old Lawrence woman may also be a suspect in four other sexual assault cases. The Dec. 1 incident occurred in a southwest Lawrence apartment near 27th Street and Wakarusa Drive. More than a dozen police officers combed the area in search of physical evidence the following day, looking for clues that may aide in the suspect's arrest. The other four cases span a four-year period, beginning July 14, 2004, when a suspect sexually assaulted a female in the southwest area of Lawrence. On Dec. 29, 2004, two females were sexually assaulted in their northwest Lawrence residence by an unknown male. On June 13, 2006, a female was sexually assaulted by an unknown male in her central Lawrence residence, and last March 22, a fifth female was sexually assaulted in southwest Lawrence by an unknown male. Police have compiled a general suspect description from all five cases. The suspect is a white male between 25 and 40 years old, ranging in height from 5 feet 9 inches to 6 feet tall, with a slim build. Police said the suspect had been armed with a weapon in each attack, but authorities have not described the weapon. Major Chris Keary with the KU Public Safety Office said that all citizens were advised to make a habit of locking the doors to their homes and cars and to always be aware of their surroundings. The Lawrence Police Department is urging anyone with information that may aid in this investigation to call the Lawrence Police Investigations Division at 830-7430 or the Douglas County Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 843-TIPS. Edited by Jennifer Torline ARTS Performance art show ends today Today is the last day of Fluid Art 2008, a performance art exhibit in the Art and Design building gallery. Fluid Art 2008 features videos of performance art by students. The gallery is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today. SPEAKING OUT FULL STORY PAGE 2A JESSICA MORGAN Ryan McGeeney/KANSA Crystal Hong, Rose Hill senior, and her partner, Jocelyn Bencken, were married in Florida in March over Spring Break. Crystal came out as a lesbian to her mother during her senior year of high school but has not yet come out to her father. While some lesbian and gay students finally feel free to come out to their parents once in college, others hesitate for fear of rejection or loss of financial support, or both. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Striving for parental acceptance BY SACHIKO MIYAKAWA smiyakawa@kansan.com Sara Thompson was alone in her Lawrence apartment, clutching the phone to her ear with a trembling hand. She was about to reveal her most personal secret to her parents, but she was afraid to tell them face-to-face that she is a lesbian. It had been a year and half since Thompson acknowledged to herself her sexual orientation. While she can't remember the words she blurted out to her mother and father, she can't forget the awkward silence at the other end of the line. Finally, her mother spoke, asking her it was just a phase. She then outlined the explanation she had carefully rehearsed. When she was finished, her mother said, "We're not happy. We don't want you to be a gay, but you're our daughter, and we still love you." Thompson is among gay and lesbian KU students who decide to come out in college, yet struggle to reveal their sexuality to their own parents. For some such as Thompson, coming out to families meant being rejected by parents. Ashlynn Horras outed herself by hugging and holding a girl's hand in public. Crystal Hong hasn't yet come out to her conservative father, even though she got married in an unofficial ceremony. Julian Rivera unwillingly came out of the closet in his parents' kitchen thanks to an essay his sister accidentally left there for her mother to find. Although at that moment, Thompson felt relieved at their reaction, in reality it made her parents so unhappy that they severed their relationship and ended their financial and emotional support in a phone call the next day. Many gay and lesbian children don't reveal their sexuality to anyone, including parents, until they reach college age because of the discrimination they face from peers in middle and high schools. According to the National School Climate Survey, conducted by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network in 2007, nine out of 10 gay teenagers experienced verbal harassment and almost half of them were Many of them come out in college where they experience support from a gay community and little discrimination from fellow KU students. However, when they decide to come out to families, they can expect a variety of reactions from parents — religious objections that being gay is sinful, beliefs that their homosexuality is a medical or psychological condition that can be cured, disappointment that their child has chosen a path that doesn't lead to a traditional family and grandchildren, or concerns that their child will be discriminated against because of his or physically harassed in their schools. --- SEE SPEAKING OUT ON PAGE 3A --- index Classifieds ... 4B Crossword ... 5B Horoscopes ... 5B Opinion. ... 5A Sports. ... 1B Sudoku. ... 5B All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2008 The University Daily Kansan ASSOCIATED PRESS SIMPSON BEGINS PRISON SENTENCE O. J. Simpson was convicted on 12 charges, including armed robbery and kidnapping. 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Each day there is talk shows, talk shows and other content made for students, by stu-ler, Whenie, Rock'n rock't roll or reggae, sports or special events. KJHK 90.7 is for you. 907 kijn Tell us your news Contact Matt Erickson, Mark Dent, Daint Hurst, Brenna Hawley or Mary Sorrick at 864-4810 or editor@kanans.com Kansas newsworth 111 Stauffer First Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 864-4810 contact us ARTS Performance exhibit closes today BY BRANDY ENTSMINGER bentsminger@kansan.com Two performance artists sat in front of a microwave outside the Spencer Museum of Art fighting over popcorn Thursday. A recording naming the symptoms of addiction played in the background. The artists, Anson Stancliffe and Lauren Howard, were promoting Fluid Art 2008, a gallery of work from the "Performance Art" class. The exhibit is open in the Art and Design building gallery for the final day today. Performance art brings together a variety of media such as music, dance and video. Stanciffe, Lawrence senior, said performance art was unique because one piece could never be repeated or sold. "It's more about memory." Stancliffe said, "creating a moment for people that can never be redone perfectly." Fluid Art 2008 features 10 videos of the students' strongest pieces from the semester and 10 music video projects. The videos play on a loop. Amber Hansen, Alton, Iowa, graduate student and assistant for the class, said the students' performances were more humorous this year because the performers approached their subjects in a more lighthearted manner. One assignment for the class was to create a piece inspired by addiction. Stancliffe said the goal for his piece was to show the absurdity of addictions through an obsessive desire for popcorn. senior, submitted her project from the re-creation assignment for the gallery as well. Collar's piece features five photographs of her as different characters in a moment when their social identities change. The music video project was new to Fluid Art this year. So Yeon Park, an assistant professor of art who taught the class, said she wanted to give the students an opportunity to learn the technical side of performance art through a medium the students were interested in. Although Stancliffe and Howard performed the popcorn piece when the gallery opened, he chose to display his piece from the re-creation assignment. Stancliffe's piece features a burial procession celebrating death. Natale Collar, Kansas City, Kan. Students chose a song for the assignment and then worked to make it their own with their voices and choreography. Park said the other goal of the music video project was to help improve students' self-confidence and self- awareness. One of Collar's photos focuses on a homicide and the idea that murderers will be remembered only as murderers, despite other aspects of their lives. Stancliffe wrote his own song for the project and said he was inspired by folk songs about men obsessed with women, such as a song called "Ohio River" about a man who killed his girlfriend because she wouldn't marry him. His song tells the story of a man who murders his daughter after people come to take her away. Park said performance art gave artists more freedom because they didn't have to use traditional materials to convey their message. With dance, the message comes through movement and with music it comes through sound. Park said performance art appealed to all five senses. Fluid Art 2008 is open in the Art and Design building today from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Edited by Becka Cremer ACTIVISM A ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO Curt Garman and Richard Looke hold hands as they look for a quiet spot to hold their wedding at City Hall in San Francisco last June. On Wednesday, supporters of same-sex marriage across the country are being encouraged to stay home and call in "gay" to work to protest the massacre of Proposition 8. Gay marriage supporters to 'call in gay' BY LISA LEFF ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN FRANCISCO — Some same-sex marriage supporters are urging people to "call in gay" Wednesday to show how much the country relies on gays and lesbians, but others question whether it's wise to encourage skipping work given the nation's economic distress. Organizers of "Day Without a Gay" — scheduled to coincide with International Human Rights Day and modeled after similar work stoppages by Latino immigrants — also are encouraging people to perform volunteer work and refrain from spending money. Sean Hetherington, a West Hollywood comedian and personal trainer, dreamed up the idea with his boyfriend, Aaron Hartzler, after reading online that a few angry gay-rights activists were calling for a day-long strike to protest California voters' passage last month of Proposition 8, which reversed this year's state Supreme Court decision allowing gay marriage. The couple thought it would be more effective and less divisive if people were asked to perform community service instead of staying home with their wallets shut. Dozens of nonprofit agencies, from the National Women's Law Center in Washington to a Methodist church in Fresno collecting food for the homeless, have posted opportunities for volunteers on the couple's Web site. specializes in the gay and lesbian market, published a study this year that estimated that gay and lesbian consumers spend $700 billion annually. "We are all for a boycott if that is what brings about a sense of community for people," said Hetherington, 30, who plans to spend Wednesday volunteering at an inner-city school. "You can take away from the economy and give back in other ways." Bob Witeck, the firm's chief executive officer, said it would be difficult to measure the success of Wednesday's strike since gay employees occupy so many fields. And rather than suspending all consumer spending for the day, gay rights supporters would have a bigger impact if they devoted their dollars to gay-friendly businesses year-round. Witeck said. Some organizers of the street demonstrations that drew massive crowds in many cities last month have been reluctant to embrace the concept, saying that it could be at best impractical and at worst counterproductive to "call in gay." Hetherington said he's been getting 100 e-mails an hour from people looking for volunteer opportunities, and that his "Day Without a Gay" Web site has gotten 100,000 hits since mid-November. "It's extra-challenging for people to think about taking off work as a form of protest, given that we are talking about people who may not be out (as gay) at work, and given the current economic situation and job market," said Jules Graves, 38, coordinator of the Colorado Queer Straight Alliance. "There is really not any assurance employers would appreciate it for what it is." Join The Impact, the online community that launched protests last month over the passage of gay marriage bans in California, Florida and Arizona, has urged people to withdraw $80 from their bank accounts Wednesday to demonstrate gays' spending power, and to devote the time they might otherwise spend watching TV or surfing the Internet to volunteer work. W it e c k - C o m b s Communications, a public relations firm in Washington that "Our community leaders who are running book stores, newspapers, flower shops, coffee houses, bars and many, many other things are hurting right now, so paying attention to their needs during this hard time is an effective form of activism," he said. Hetherington said he has been careful to design A Day Without a Gay so no one feels excluded. He has specifically urged high school students not to walk out of their classes and assured college students they won't be disloyal to the cause if they take their final exams. He also has listed opportunities — ranging from writing letters to members of Congress about gay rights legislation to spreading the word on social networking sites — to gay marriage backers who cannot miss work. Thank you, students for voting Don's Auto one of the BEST repair shops in Lawrence! Don's Auto Center 11th & Haskell • 841-4833 KU's local repair shop Since 1972 1445 W 23rd St (785) 841-5000 Simpson A Clark County District Court jury found the two men guilty Oct. 3 of 12 charges, including kidnapping, armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, burglary and conspiracy in the Sept. 13, 2007, confrontation. The judge dismissed two felony coercion charges at sentencing Simpson, Stewart and four former co-defendants were accused of robbing two memorabilia dealers at gunpoint in a cramped room at the Palace Station casino hotel. Simpson insisted he only wanted to retrieve items that he said had been stolen from him in the years after he was acquitted of murder in the 1994 slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ronald Goldman. Environmental Studies Potluck and Recognition of Fall 2008 Graduates will begin at 5 p.m.in 321 Snow. 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I will do my best. I will try to be as positive as possible. I will always try to be the best person I can be. Ashlynn Horas, Knoxville, Iowa, junior, had to face angry and disappointing reactions from her father and stepmother after it was revealed she had a girlfriend. Her father blamed himself and asked her what he could have done differently to prevent her from becoming a lesbian. "In his mind, it's not possible to be gay and happy," she said. "I think that was his main concern." SPEAKING OUT (CONTINUED FROM 1A) her sexual orientation, according to Wes Crenshaw, licensed psychologist and director of the Family Therapy Institute Midwest in Lawrence. Crenshaw said discussions about sexu. ality would be different for each person because each family had a different experience and level of exposure to gays and lesbians. He said visiting a therapist before talking to parents could be helpful for students regarding how the news is received. He also said when students decided to come out, they had to prepare for several outcomes — from really good to really bad — and to decide how they would react in each case. "Pretending was really hard. Having a big secret like that is just something that I can't deal with." SARA THOMPSON Salina senior "I think the watchword is to be strategic, to do more of what works and less of what doesn't," he said. "For some, holding out on the disclosure may be necessary to preserve financial support. For others, waiting just staves off an inevitable conflict and makes it worse." Thompson, Salina senior, began to accept her sexual orientation during her freshman year at college. She told friends and her brother, who were all supportive. But she feared revealing who she was to her conservative parents. SARA THOMPSON Keith Floyd, licensed psychologist at Watkins Memorial Health Center, said whether people chose to come out or not, it was important for them to be comfortable about their decision. However, it could be hard for gay people to come out in an environment where they have no access to social support or other gay people to consult, he said. Thompson recalled that on that first phone call, her mother's response seemed better than she expected. Thompson celebrated that night with a group of gay friends. She called her parents in Salima a week before she planned to go back home, so she could give them enough time to think about it and then have a conversation. “Pretending was really hard,” she said. “Having a big secret like that is just something that I can't deal with.” Her mother revealed her disappointment at losing her dream for her daughter getting married and having children. When Thompson reassured her mother that she would still have a chance for a But the next day, she was hurt when her parents said they would not support her anymore. family, she responded that that would be sinful. When her mother then urged her to reconsider her decision, Thompson informed her that being a lesbian was not a decision. That ended the conversation, and tearful Thompson ran to her friend's apartment for solace and support. When Thompson Thompson next saw her parents four months later, during Thanksgiving at her grandparents' house, where the extended family gathered. She and her parents didn't talk with each other, but her mother told her as she left her grandmother's house, "I'm still upset about you. I hope it's worth it to you." went to her parents' home a week later, her mother was not there. Her father announced to her with a somber face that they would take back her car and not pay her tuition. The conversation about her sexuality never happened. Thompson chose not to go back home for Christmas, instead going to Dallas to the house of her mother's best friend, who disagreed with her mother's negative response to Thompson's sexuality. After coming back from Dallas, she returned to her parents' home. Her father told he he worried about her riding a bike to work and decided to give her the car back. Thompson said she tried to repair the relationship with her parents, and her mother brought in a priest. He sympathized with Thompson and suggested they call each other every week. After returning to Lawrence, she faithfully called her parents for the first several weeks. Thompson's frustration and anger grew bigger when they never called or called her back. She eventually stopped calling them. Now she has to find a place to go every holiday, which makes her feel lonely. She tries to think about the positives she gained through the separation, such as her financial independence. Her mother recently called and said she was always welcome to come home, but Thompson wasn't ready to spend time with her mother, who still wants her to undergo counseling to reorient her sexuality. "I told my mother it is part of my everyday life, and I don't want to have a relationship with people who don't accept me," Thompson said. Someday, she hopes to have a family with a same-sex partner and restore a relationship with her parents when they fully understand and embrace her. ASHLYNN HORRAS Horras never got to choose the right moment to tell her father, mother and stepmother that she was a lesbian. Instead, she was outed by her own actions — publicly holding hands with a girl in her hometown, Knoxville, Iowa. It happened on a summer evening, right after her junior year of high school. Horras was babysitting her half-brother and half-sister in his father's house. Lynelle, Horras' stepmother, who asked her last name not be used, came home from work and asked Horras to come into the patio room. Horras, a junior, didn't realize she was a lesbian until she was strongly attracted to a girl in her high school. The girl she dated was so special to her that Horras wasn't afraid to hold her hand or hug her in public, which triggered a confrontation at home. Lynelle said she learned about Horras' intimate relationship with the girl through her daughter, who saw Horras with her girlfriend, and demanded to know about it. Horras responded that it was not different from relationships she had with boys previously. Her stepmother yelled at her, citing Bible passages that condemned gays and lesbians as sinners. She also demanded to know if Horras had done anything to her siblings and informed her she could no longer take care of them. Her father summoned her the next day and asked why she became a lesbian and what he could have done differently as a father. Horrs sat in silence crying, just listening to him blame himself and her mother, his ex-wife. "In his mind, it's not possible to be gay and happy," she said. "I think that was his main concern." She ran to her mother's home and came out to her, telling her that her father and stepmother were upset at her for being a lesbian. Her mother, Alda Knight, was accepting and said she already knew about Horras' relationship with the girl. Knight admitted she was concerned that Horras couldn't get married or have a happy family, but she thought she had to be supportive. Horras stopped visiting her father's house for a while, but she received Christmas and birthday cards from her stepmother. She started to spend time with her father and stepmother again, recognizing their attempt to repair the relationship. It has been four years since Horras' sexual orientation became open to her family. She feels her father doesn't completely accept her, but she also recognizes changes in her father. He used to avoid talking about her relationship or girlfriend. However, when she visited during the Thanksgiving break, he asked her about her girlfriend for the first time. CRYSTAL HONG Hong and her partner, Jocelyn Bencken, were married in Florida in March although the ceremony was not recognized by the state. Hong's mother and brother attended the wedding to hear them pledge to spend the rest of their lives together. Hong wished her father could have been there, but he still doesn't even know she is a lesbian. Since accepting her sexuality during her senior year of high school, Hong, Rose Hill senior, hasn't hesitated to talk about it to anybody — except her father. - except her father. Fearing his rejection and possible loss of his financial support, Hong has passed up many opportunities to come out. She doesn't want to disappoint her father who has dreamed of walking down the wedding aisle with his only daughter. "I'm not going to ruin my dad's life oanyone's until I know that it's worth it," she said. Hong was born of an American mother and Korean father, who immigrated at the age of 15. Her parents were divorced when she was in seventh grade, and her father got custody. Before accepting her own sexuality, Hong admitted she was homophobic. Her church taught that homosexuality was sinful, and she couldn't lose her homophobia until she first dated a girl in eighth grade. She quickly ended the relationship, frightened that others might find out. She then forced herself to be straight, dating men "He's got a lot of hopes and dreams for his only daughter. If he finds out that I'm gay, it's just the end for him because his only daughter is a lesbian." until her senior year. She recalled riding in the car on the way to dinner at Applebee's when she told her mother she was dating a girl. As expected, her mother was accepting and even joked about her being homophobic when she was younger. CRYSTAL HONG Rose Hill senior Meeting gay friends in her high school helped her overcome her fear. Once she was comfortable about her sexuality, she shocked teachers and peers, holding the hand of her former girlfriend publicly. Some of them reacted with overt discrimination to her and disgust. Hong said she was excited to come out to her mother, who herself came out as a lesbian a year earlier. Hong's mother, who asked her name not be used because she works for an Army Reserve, had lived with fear for most of her life before coming out. She said although she was worried about "I don't want her to live a life like me," her mother said. her daughter's safety and challenges she might face in her life because of her sexual orientation, she was glad she could come out earlier. While Hong appreciated the support of her mother, coming out to her old-fashioned father is more challenging. "He's a very traditional Christian and thinks homosexuality is wrong, and he always talks about me getting married and having kids." Hong said. "He's got a lot of hopes and dreams for his only daughter. If he finds out that I'm gay, it's just the end for him because his only daughter is a lesbian." When Hong was living with her father, she was frustrated with his authoritarian behavior and lack of affection for her or her brother. She was jealous of friends' fathers who hugged and kissed their children. He tried to be a correct father, she said, but he failed to pay enough attention to her life and emotional status. While they had disagreements and she sometimes even confronted him, Hong always tried to be a good daughter by earning good grades and participating in extra- CEE SPEAKING OUT ON PAGE 4A 4A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY OF HAITI KANSAS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008 SPEAKING OUT (CONTINUED FROM 3A) curricular activities. After Hong moved to Lawrence, her relationship with her father actually became better. Through her intercultural communication classes, she learned that the way he expressed his affection might be cultural because East Asians tend not to be as expressive as Westerners. She started to appreciate what her father gave to her and her brother, providing the family a nice house and paying for her college. "I know that's how he shows he loves us by trying to give us things he didn't have when he was younger," she said. Hong has brought her partner, Bencken, to her father's house several times, although she introduced her as a friend and not her spouse. His attitude surprised Hong,because he seemed more accepting with Benken, talking to her and remem- bering her, which he never did with her other friends. "I want to tell him so he realizes who she is in my life" she said. Hong thinks her father may be starting to realize she is a lesbian because she has brought only women home. "I think he's working on getting used to it in his head whatever he thinks is going on," she said. "But then of course, it may be a completely different story if I actually tell him. He can't escape it and then the whole world may fall apart." Hong said she would wait to tell him until after her graduation in May. "Telling a little white lie is not harmful, but lying your entire existence about who you are — that can only be detrimental for you." Rivera inadvertently came out of the closet in his parents' kitchen. That's where his mother found an essay left there by his sister Shaina that referred to his sexuality. Until that time, he had struggled with whether he could be both gay and a good son, deciding that staying quiet was one way to protect himself and his parents. "In my head, I thought that's something they don't need to know," he said. "It's something that would complicate their life more — the way they interact with their friends, like, 'Oh, they have a gay son?' I never want that sort of pity on my parents." After his mother read Shaina's essay, she walked into her sister's room sobbing, asking if it was true. Shaina said their parents, who had been in denial of Julian's sexual orientation, were both worried that their son would experience discrimination and that they wouldn't have grandchildren. "I was mad at my sister at first. I wanted it to be part of my story," he said. "Now, I have to move on." Despite the revelation, Rivera was relieved when his parents still treated him well. He and his parents haven't yet talked at length about his sexuality, but he is hoping to have that conversation soon. Both of his parents came from the Philippines to work as nurses in the 1970s. Rivera was born in the United States and grew up in Lenexa. Rivera struggled with his sexual identity in high school. Many friends at school knew he was gay, but his parents didn't. He said having a double life aggravated him. He recalled having an impulse to yell at his parents one evening when they expressed disapproval of his gay friends at school. Rivera even once considered attending reorientation therapy to change his sexual orientation because it conflicted with his Catholic faith and parents' expectations. "I thought that was what would make them happy." Rivera said. Reading books about homosexuality made him realize that the therapy could not change his sexual orientation and could only be harmful to him. Rivera said his mother was always like a best friend. They talk about everything, from his major to family gossip. They now need to talk about his sexuality. He said he once introduced his boyfriend to her as his friend, and she cooked him a meal. Rivera said he was sad his mother recognized his boyfriend as just one of his college friends and didn't know how important he was to him. Rivera graduates in spring and said he hopes to have the conversation about his sexuality with his parents before then. "I hope they continue to be proud of me and still see me as the same person." Edited by Jessica Sain-Baird CITY FAMILY MEDICAL SCHOOL Julian Rivera, Lenexa senior, struggled with whether he could be both a good son and gay. His mother found out he was gay after reading an essay by Rivera's sister that referenced his sexuality and was accidentally left out in his parents' kitchen. He and his parents haven't vet talked at length about his sexuality. Tyler Waugh/KANSAN Kacey Carlson: Wicca-ed witch of the Midwest? cumbow@kansan.com BY ALISON CUMBOW The shop smells like incense. The walts are covered with splotchy paint. The door creaks loudly when it opens or closes. Herbs and spices line the racks. Customers touch everything. They pick up gems and decks of cards and turn them over and over in their hands. A witch sits in the back corner of the store on the loveseat typing at a computer. She has faded red hair, and her bangs are in her face. She's not wearing a black pointy hat, she doesn't have a wart on her nose and her last name does not have a cardinal direction in it. Her name doesn't start with "wicked," either. In fact, her name is mundane. The witch is Kacey Carlson. Carlson, Chicago native and co-owner of The Village Witch, 311 N. Second St., is a psychic. Her job incorporates her personal beliefs, her religion and her passion. She gives readings to customers who seek her help. She reads tarot cards, and she counsels her customers for $60 an hour. Carlson's loveseat is next to an altar. There is a woman in the Mandala painting above the altar, which seems to closely resemble a shrine. The woman in the painting has a familiar face. The painting's subject is recognizable because she is sitting right next to it. The woman in the Mandala painting is the same woman on the couch - Carlson. The word Mandala comes from the Hindu language. It means "concentric energy circle," and it is associated with spirituality. According to famous 19th century psychiatrist Carl Jung, a Mandala was a representation of the unconscious self. Carlson used a photograph that had been previously taken of her to create the background of the painting. "It was taken when I was pregnant with Rain, but I didn't know it yet," she said. In the picture and in the Mandala, Carlson was pregnant with her only daughter, Rain Michael. Her daughter hasn't seen the painting yet, and she never will. She died for no particular reason during birth, Carlson said. She had tears in her eyes when she spoke of the experience. Although her baby girl died in June 2003, when Carlson talked about it in a hushed whisper, it was as though her grief was fresh. Carlson said when her daughter passed away, she was given a prophecy that she would have 100 daughters. Carlson painted 100 mothers on the bottom of the Mandala and 100 daughters on the top. She said all of the figures were channeled through her from various deities — or as her friends call them, her "rice krispies" — the voices that speak to her and show her things in her head. Vixey Rose, a friend of Carlson's, said the fact that Carlson channeled 200 deities was amazing. "Channeling a deity is exhausted," she said. "I ve only channeled two." Carlson identifies herself as many things. She is a Wiccan, and she is a witch. She also calls herself a synchronist and a white magician. She is a practitioner of the three-fold law — doing something negative or positive and having it come back three times. She leads study groups, and she is quick to inform anyone about her field of expertise — from the study of tarot cards to what it means to channel a deity. Carlson said, to a certain extent, she felt she had always been a Wiccan, but she wasn't raised that way. "It is true that people who define themselves as Wiccan or Pagan will say that they are kind of born that way," she said. "You find out progressively that there are other people that believe that way." Carlson said she was raised Christian. Carlson said she had never seen a tarot deck before she made her own at 11. She said she invented cards with pictures on them that she could tell fortunes with. She said they had a striking resemblance to actual tarot cards and that she made 21 of them — the number of cards it takes for an actual reading. "But I did my first magic spell when I was four, and I sort of invented a tarot deck when I was 11," she said. "Suddenly I found there were names for things I had already sensed and that there were other people who felt that way, too," she said. When she was 18, Carlson said, she read her first book that defined the word Wicca. A whole new world opened up for Carlson after that. "I dove in," she said. "I started reading everything I could get my hands on." Carlson said she has psychic ability,but she considers it a very young science and said that everyone has at least some of the same abilities as she. "The way I define psychic ability, I often use the metaphor of musical ability," she said. "Everyone is born with some talent, a little bit of talent. There are Mozarts out there, and there are people who can't hold a tune." Carlson's strong gaze could make someone wonder if she was reading their mind or seeing their inevitable future. During her days, Carlson is busy helping others decipher hidden meanings in their dreams and what their problems might mean for tomorrow. Nicole Monroe, a customer of Carlson's, said she helped her immensely. "I came into the shop, I was in chaos, and I got a reading from her, and it helped put things into perspective for me," she said. "She had never met me before, but she was able to pin down seven or eight things about my personality that people I had known for years couldn't." "Customers come in here to ask advice. We're very careful to not sell anything that is intangible." Carlson said. Rose said Carlson was especially good at healing. Carlson said she sees up to 25 people a day, and that her count depended on the type of weather. "The only thing that seems to be predictive at all is weather," she said. "It's interesting that in really horrifying weather, people come in." Besides her work, Carlson founded a charity group called Tribe Threee. Monroe and Rose said that Carlson's way of igniting compassion in others is what made Tribe Threee so successful. The foundation raises money through parties for various causes throughout Lawrence. During her time off, Carlson has made it her mission to find her supposed children. She made a MySpace page devoted to the cause. "Many women have identified themselves as feeling like they are my daughters," she said. "It's become my mission to find those women and provide whatever kind of mothering is needed." Carlson wears bat charms around her neck to symbolize Rain Michael and some of the other "daughters" she has accumulated since the death of her own. Carlson said in retrospect, the thought of someday having 100 daughters helped her recover from the pain of losing her child. So far, Carlson said 12 people have told her they thought they were her children, and she is on the hunt for 88 more. Although Carlson identifies herself in a not-so-traditional way, her goals in life are similar to many others' — to have all sorts of love, except with a lot more children. Edited by Lauren Keith HEMENWAY (CONTINUED FROM 1A) Hemenway has been chancellor during a record enrollment of 30,102 students this fall, with a freshman class with the highest ACT scores in school history. Hemenway oversaw the distribution of more than $310 million for renovations and additions to the school's student housing, research labs and athletics complexes. Lynn Bretz, director of University Communications, has worked with previous chancellors including Gene Budig, who was the chancellor before Hemenway. She said that Hemenway made students his first priority when he became chancellor in 1995. Hemenway worked to improve the student experience at the University by opening student The University also saw a 54 percent increase in minority faculty and a 33 percent increase in women faculty since Hemenway became chancellor. "He wanted every student to have the potential to have an international experience and a research experience," Bretz said. "That dramatically impacted the quality of education students get here." services offices during the lunch hour and providing more computers on campus for faculty and student use. "One of the things I'm proudest of is the way that the University of Kansas has become one university," Hemenway said. "We need to think of ourselves as one university. The medical center, Lawrence campus — all of it comes together as a University that everyone can be proud of." Hemenway had a tough time picking out his favorite times during his tenure. Hemenway leaves at a time of economic crisis but said that didn't have any effect on the timing of his decision. He said he would work on the budget during the next seven months to help make the new chancellor's job easier. Donna Shank, chair of the Kansas Board of Regents, said in a press release that the regents would appoint a committee to begin a national search for Hemenway's successor. Hemenway said he felt confident he made the University a better place than it was when he arrived. "What the job is really all about is creating a greater university — brick by brick, step by step," he said. "That's the way I tried to do it, and I think we've had considerable success doing it that way. My recommendation to the next chancellor would be to adopt that motto, too." — Edited by Lauren Keith Robert Hemenway timeline June 1995: Hemenway becomes chancellor at the University. August 1997: University reaches contract with Coca-Cola that provides funds for some scholarships and student services. April 1999: Hemenway proposes the University institute a two-day fall break beginning in 2001. October 2001: University breaks ground on Dole Institute of Politics. April 2003: Bill Self is hired as coach of men's basketball team. June 2003: Lew Perkins is hired as athletic director for the University. September 2004: Forbes magazine lists the University as one of its top 10 "IQ Campuses." December 2004: Ruth Anne French, Partridge senior, is named third-ever Rhodes Scholar from Kansas. June 1995: Hemenway becomes chancellor at the University. Cancer Institute and comprehensive cancer center. June 2007: Fixed-rate tuition compact is approved for all incoming freshmen. January 2008: KU football team wins Orange Bowl against Virginia Tech, 24-21. April 2008: KU men's basketball team wins NCAA National Championship against Memphis, 86-75. August 2008: Record 30,102 students enrolled for the fall semester. September 2008: U 2005: Hemenway announces the intention for the University to achieve designation as National Cancer Institute and comprehensive cancer center. Specialized Chemistry Center. It's the largest federal research award made in Kansas history. June 2009: Hemenway will step down as chancellor --- ANW = 4 x AW + ANW OPINION TUESDAY DECEMBER 9.2008 5A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN GUEST COLUMN We have actually developed clean energy technologies; the problem's instead lie in the political powers and subsidies given to fossil fuel production. But the even more pertinent problem lies in our cultural demand for oil, coal and natural gas to give us cheap electricity. CLINTONSTEEDS@FLICKR.COM Although my hopes were revived on Election Night, that great night in history, my dreams of clean air, clean water, ecological justice, wind turbines, solar panels, and effective environmental policies and laws have yet to come true. It is time to get to work, President-elect Obama. The inefficient processes common to most industries date back to the days of the Industrial Revolution. But we have come a long way politically and culturally, so why not technologically? The United States spends $700 billion a year on imported oil — it is time for "New Energy for America." It has become clear through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan that our oil dependency poses a serious threat to our national security. We should question why our dependence is so high and why we feel it necessary to securitize oil in the first place. In doing this, we should find alternative ways to cost-effectively use renewable resources to take true steps toward our country's energy independence. Sadly, the only thing that will develop cheaper renewable technologies is a steady incline in prices because people take action when it hits their pocketbook. How Americans can find independence BY KIMBERLY HERNANDEZ Ironically, today's gas prices have dramatically dropped to We have so greatly affected our natural world that we are in a new era: the Anthropocene. I hope this new era brings about change. Thank goodness Obama agrees that climate change and our energy crisis are major issues. Our country cannot afford politics as usual. Although economically understandable, this argument still ceases to address the deeper issue of why we "need" and use so much fuel and electricity. Instead, we need to change our basic consumption patterns and re-teach ourselves to consume less, drive fewer gas-guzzling vehicles and use electricity-sucking appliances less often. Now is the time for change. Now is the time for the new generation to take over. Now is the time for us. well below $2 per gallon — a price I never thought I would see again in my lifetime. We should be worried that the fall in gas prices will distract our new president from dealing with the environmental issues that plague our country because people can afford gas again and will no longer be concerned with polluting our environment and changing their energy consumption patterns. The main argument distracting from further developing and implementing renewable energy technologies is that Americans needs a reliable, cheap source of fuel and electricity, and until that is given to us, our mantra will continue to be "drill, baby, drill." Hernandez is a Hutchinson junior in environmental studies and international studies. LETTER TO THE EDITOR What I've learned in the best four years On Dec. 22, I leave Lawrence without a degree and head for Denver to resume living in my parents' basement. I've made it through three and a half years. Seventy-eight credit hours taken — what have learned? I learned that in Lawrence every day may be a holiday, every meal a picnic and every beer a Boulevard Wheat. that littering can put you in jail and that jail is the worst place on earth. But perhaps more importantly, I learned that — in getting a University education — not every professor cares, not every teacher knows, not every text-book is righteous. I learned that words matter, and kids aren't the only ones watching too much TV. I learned more from three pages of William Zinsser's "On Writing Well" than I did from English 209 and 211 combined. I learned I learned that academic advisors don't always know what they're talking about, unless you want to waste your parents' money. I learned that "undecided" isn't an acceptable status as a sophomore. I learned to listen instead of to hear. I learned what it feels like to be a national champion (freaking epic). I also learned a very important lesson from the lyrics of Bob Dylan. Lesson, aphorism, metaphor, creed — it can be called a number of things, but to be sure, it's something I'll keep in mind, leaving these best four years of my life behind to continue living: "He not busy being born, is busy dying." So long, KU. — Nick Petrak is a senior from Overland Park. 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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The best way to fight the huge budget cuts TIMES SQUARE TYLER DOEHRING CAPITOL POLITICS ROSS STEWART Your professor today is brought to you by Irish Spring Soap. The obvious solution is to make every space on campus available for advertising. In the face of budget cuts from the state, the University has to find some way to make ends meet and give students quality educations. Advertising already surrounds us, though it may be slightly subtler than what I think the University should implement. Here's what I picture campus as feeling and looking like next year. You arrive on campus and no longer ride on a blue bus that has a KU emblem on it. You're riding on a bus that is sponsored by Gatorade. As you pass Potter Lake and the hill, a giant oscillating billboard tells you that Wendy's has a new hamburger that features three patties and six slices of bacon. The next Wescoe Beach? No walls will be painted a plain The building you're walking to will no longer be called by the name it had in the past. Corporations will have the opportunity to place their name in front of the original name of the building (for a nominal fee of course). Nike Wescoe, Microsoft Budig, McDonald's Memorial Union, Tampax Watkins. The list goes on. After class, you might be a little thirsty or hungry. But not to worry. The Underground is still around, but there's a catch — only companies that advertise heavily on campus will be allowed to use space for their products. If you aren't buying space to advertising you aren't getting space to sell. Simple as that. Step off the bus and walk to class on our new sidewalks that double as ad space. You'll be walking right on the products you should buy. color, Every space on that wan is sold. Think of how cost effective that is! No blank space means no lost revenue, which means megabucks for us. And then in leaps your professor sporting an Irish Spring Soap jump suit (just so that you don't forget who is helping bring you that class that you've paid hundreds of dollars for). Before class starts, a speaker mounted in the classroom will announce which brand is bringing your class to you that day: "Your professor today is brought to you by Irish Spring Soap" The strangest thing about this hypothetical situation is that after talking to University Relations I've found out that there's no department that handles advertising on campus as a whole, which tells me we don't have set standards for such a thing. The University has people who sell ad space for the buses, in the Union and for everything that deals with sports, but that's all I could find. So what do you say. Hemenway? We sure could use some money. After all, we're not hiring any new professors next year. So what's it going to be: a tuition hike, a fee increase or Gatorade on the sides of buses? The people who could implement the placement of a billboard on campus, or some other form of flagrant advertising, would have to be the chancellor or provost. Stewart is a Wichita senior in journalism. Where would we be without gay people? FRUIT FOR THOUGHT MATT HIRSCHFELD Penguins always had a gay look to them. The waddle was a dead giveaway. When I recently found out that a gay penguin couple in a zoo was attempting to steal eggs from straight penguins and replacing them with rocks, I had to chuckle. to even be in the zoo anymore because they were not contributing to the penguin population by having eggs of their own. The gay penguins were fenced off from the others, which I had no problem with. The gay penguins could have harmed the eggs and disrupted the hatching cycle. Homosexuality, though, has contributed more to society (and the animal kingdom, for that matter) than offspring. I can't speak for the animal kingdom, but for society, many gay people were indispenable. As hypothetical as these situations are, these gay people nevertheless contributed to these events in history that people of all sexualities have benefited from. What I had a problem with was a comment left by a user on the news story. The user stated that there was no reason for these penguins Obviously their straight counterparts could have organized the March on Washington, composed the music of Disney films, cracked German codes, tackled Ford's assassin and penned plays and books, but it's impossible to determine how effectual or influential those acts or works would have been. The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, might have had less of an effect on civil rights. Bayard Rustin was the principle organizer for the march. The Disney movies "Aladdin," "The Little Mermaid" and "Beauty and the Beast" might have been less magical without the lyrics of Howard Ashman, who died from complications from AIDS at 40. World War II could have lasted just a little longer, killing that many more people. Alan Turing was head of Hut 8 for a part of WWII and broke many of the Nazis' naval codes to help end the war. After all, I'm sure it was gay penguins that taught all penguins that fabulous waddle. Hirschfeld is a Augusta senior in journalism. FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. --- You're just a skidmark in the underpants of society. --my day. I hate that bitter and angry has become my default mood. --my day. Let's not make Free for All the new Juicy Campus please. The Backstreet Boys are cool, but *NSYNC is better. --my day. --my day. You should really go have sex with some hoodrats before you try and have sex with a girl you like. Drunk Facebooking plus talking to Free for All equals a substitute for intercourse. --my day. A Jayhawk always roots against UT and MU. If those teams are playing each other, a Jayhawk will root for the stadium to implode. --my day. I love clubbing. --was forced to get gas in Manhattan and contribute to its economy. Needless to say, I only pumped three gallons, enough to get out of town. To the guy who offered me his seat on the bus. You have no idea how much you made --was forced to get gas in Manhattan and contribute to its economy. Needless to say, I only pumped three gallons, enough to get out of town. Is it wrong I am cheering for Missouri to beat Okalahoma? --was forced to get gas in Manhattan and contribute to its economy. Needless to say, I only pumped three gallons, enough to get out of town. --was forced to get gas in Manhattan and contribute to its economy. Needless to say, I only pumped three gallons, enough to get out of town. Pizza Hut at The Underground: Fast and easy, just like you mom I really planned on never talking to you again. And then you showed up and came home with me.So much for that. --was forced to get gas in Manhattan and contribute to its economy. Needless to say, I only pumped three gallons, enough to get out of town. Due to unfortunate circumstances, I had to go to Manhattan yesterday. Even more unfortunately, I forgot to get gas before I left and I don't know how to tell my best friend that I don't want to live with her next year. 4 --- This is the second weekend in three weeks that one of my friends peed on another one of my friends while they were sleeping in the same bed. --- I really planned on making it home last night. --- Anybody up for bowling tonight at Jaybowl? --- My bank account is significantly smaller today than it was yesterday. --- It's colder than a witch's teat outside! @ @KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. 6A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY OF DALLY KANSAS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008 CRIME Mystery man climbs Ranch roof, attracts crowd BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com After spending four hours on the roof of the Ranch on Monday afternoon and puzzling police and sever- An unidentified man stood atop the roof of the Ranch on Monday afternoon tosses a duffle bag to a Lawrence Police Officer after several hours of negotiation. After officers talked the man into coming down from the roof peacefully, he was taken to the Lawrence Police Station for questioning. Sent, Michael Monne said the man may be charmed with criminal trespassing. at witnesses, an unknown man willingly came 'down with an officer. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Unidentified man Unidentified person Moments later, a squad car speed down Sixth Street with the man in the back. As of Monday, police had no details about the man's identity or motives. Sgt. Michael Monroe said the man would be charged with criminal trespassing. The police arrived at the Ranch, a popular student bar at Sixth and Crestline streets, after getting called by a passerby around 12:15 p.m. The ensuing commotion attracted several witnesses, including a painter from Portland, a Conoco gas station clerk, a good Samaritan in a beat-up black car, three fraternity brothers and a French Mastiff named Mary Jane. It began after 11 a.m., when an unknown man exited a Greyhound bus outside of the adjacent Conoco and climbed the awning on the west side of the Ranch to get on the roof. He wore a white T-shirt and baggy green shorts, carried a mysterious bag and at one point, ripped the sleeves off his shirt and covered his face with them. According to Lawrence police, the man's bus ticket confirmed that he had arrived from Denver. lake Gray, a young man from Portland, Ore., left his room at the nearby Rodeway Inn to let his French Mastiff dog, Mary Jane, go the bathroom shortly after the police arrived. Gray said he saw 10 police cars, an ambulance and a man on the roof of the Ranch. He thought it was a hostage situation or robbery and returned to his room. "I thought I'd just stay in there," Gray said, "and hope a bullet doesn't fly through." Gray and his friend, Stephanie Baskins, watched "Law & Order" on TV for a couple of hours. Gray wanted to change the channel, but Baskins hid the remote. While they sat in the Rodeway Inn, police tried negotiating with the man from the west side of the building. The man shook his head several times, agreed to let the police give him a blanket and accepted a lighter and cigarette from Lawrence resident Rob Mansour. Mansour drove by in a beat-up black car around 2:15 p.m. He walked toward the side of the building and tossed up the cigarette and lighter before an officer told him to leave. "He just looked like he needed to smoke." Mansour said. Although police said the man on the roof barely talked, he gave one possible motive for why he climbed on top of the Ranch as he sat there with his hands in his pockets. "I want to sit up here alone for a while," he shouted. Police didn't climb on the roof until about 2:45 p.m. Monroe said they wanted to take every precaution to ensure their safety and the man's safety. Down below at the Conoco station, a clerk gave a man who had bought diesel his receipt. The clerk came in shortly after the police cars had arrived, and her co-worker suspected that the man had come in on the 10:55 Greyhound bus, which releases passengers in front of Conoco. The clerk, who insisted on anonymity, had seen Greyhound passengers who talked to themselves, made weird motions and acted irate for no reason. She'd never seen anything like this. Neither had three fraternity boys. Joe Sportsman, Tampa, Fla., freshman; David Brinker, Leawood junior, and Jack Hodes, Kansas City, Mo., junior, pulled up to the Conco minutes before 3 p.m. After attending morning classes, the three students had left the Kappa Sigma fraternity house to buy snacks. "Only in Lawrence," Sportsman said, as he held a fountain drink in his hand. Sportsman, Brinker and Hodes watched from the Conoco sidewalk as police continued to engage the unknown man. "I think he could have picked a better bar than the Ranch," Hodes said. At 3:18 p.m., the unknown man relented, and police helped him climb down through a hatch in the roof. Inside the Conoco, the clerk watched. "They're transit people," she said. "You don't know who they are, where they're from or what problems came with them." Gray wasn't there to see the unknown man finally come down from his perch. The painter from Portland, who had caught one more glimpse of the mystery man on his way to the Dollar General, returned again to his hotel room shortly before 3 p.m. Gray said he was going to drink a beer, check on Mary Jane and watch TV with Baskins. "Hopefully she doesn't turn on 'Law & Order' he said. Managing Editor Mark Dent contributed reporting to this article. - Edited by Jennifer Torline Need A Break? Escape the Grind of Finals Week Finals Guide Pick up you copy on December 15th - 19th THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Need A Break? Escape the Grind of Finals Week Finals Guide Pick up you copy on December 15th - 19th THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Attention all Tradition Keepers! FREE FINALS DINNER for Tradition Keepers members Monday, Dec. 15 • Adams Alumni Center Stop by anytime between 5 and 7:30 p.m. We'll dish up an awesome gourmet buffet that is sure to cure your finals woes! 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SOCCER | 3B FOOTBALL Walter Langer Dolinsky What the records may not reveal ANSAN en to MINNESOTA 8 ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO Minnesota quarterback Adam Weber eludes Iowa defender Mitch King in the first half of a game Saturday. Minnesota lost the game 55-0. Minnesota's last game this season was a total blowout loss to Iowa BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com Sure, their final records are the same. But a look at each squad's last game tells two completely different stories. Kansas (7-5) notched its best victory of the season on Nov. 29, a 40-37 triumph against No. 12 Missouri. On the other hand, Minnesota (7-5) finished its year on Nov. 22 with a 55-0 loss to Iowa. It was the Golden Gophers' final game in the Metrodome. Recovering from a loss that bad isn't easy, but sophomore quarterback Adam Weber said he's grateful for another game. "We're happy we have one more chance to end this on a good note," Weber told The Star Tribune. It was also Minnesota coach Glen Mason's final game in maroon and gold. Coach Tim Brewster followed him and promptly went 1-11. Things turned around quickly, though, as Brewster's crew jumped out to a 7-1 start this year. For the second time in three years, Minnesota is headed to the Insight Bowl. In 2006, it surrendered a 38-7 halftime lead to Texas Tech. The Red Raiders' 44-41 overtime victory was the largest comeback in bowl history. "I could not be more proud of what our team has accomplished this season." Brewster said. "I am thrilled that all their hard work is being rewarded." Brewster said he liked playing against a team from another BCS conference because it provided a good measuring stick for his team. Edited by Lauren Keith Weber quietly had a solid sophomore season. He completed 63 percent of his passes for 2,585 yards and 14 touchdowns. "It's the start of next season," Weber said. "It's important for us to go into 2009 on a good note." They've been through two coaches, given up a historic bowl loss and suffered through a 1-11 season. Defensive end William VanDeSteeg said he and his fellow Weber has also been part of the season- ending skid, throwing six of his eight interceptions in the last five games. He said the bowl game was a chance to regain his early season form and start anew. Although Weber still has time to play a couple more years, the seniors on Minnesota's squad desperately want to close their careers with a victory. seniors had been looking forward to this game for four years. "It will be good to go down to Arizona and play my last college football game as a Gopher, VanDeSteeg said. "It's something I'll never forget." Freshman forwards as unpredictable as a box of chocolates MEN'S BASKETBALL LASUS Jon Goering/KANSAN Coach Billy Self holds his head in his hands during a rough first half against Jackson State Saturday afternoon in Allen Fieldhouse. PAGE 1B BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com Self, from Edmund, Okla., coaches basketball. Gump, from Greenbow, Ala., plays ping-pong. Self is witty and earned a master's degree from Oklahoma State. Gump is sluggish and an elementary school principal once said he was too stupid to attend a normal school. In the 1994 film named after him, Gump repeatedly said, "Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get." Neither does Self with freshman forwards Marcus Morris, Markieff Morris and Quintrell Thomas. But when Self tried to describe the play of Kansas' three freshman big men earlier in the season, he used a variation of one of Gump's most famous sayings. On the surface, Bill Self and fictional movie character Forrest Gump don't share many of the same traits. "Every day, it's a box of chocolates." Self said. Although Self hasn't quoted Gump since Kansas' two exhibition games, the team's eight games have proved him right. Both Morris twins and Thomas have started at least one game at power forward alongside sophomore center Cole Aldrich. Following impressive performances in the layhawks' two exhibition games when he averaged seven and a half points and five rebounds, Thomas scored only seven points in After opening the season with 15 rebounds against UMKC, Markieff Morris fouled out of an 89-81 defeat against Syracuse three games later. Officials ejected him in an 87-60 victory against Kent State for taking part in a minor scuffle. the next five games. Marcus Morris' brightest moment came in the Kent State game. He recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds and found his way to the foul line for 12 shots. The next game against New Mexico State, Marcus played only nine minutes and committed three fouls. BILL SELF Kansas coach None of the three have played consistently well enough to secure a starting spot. None of them had good enough practices before Saturday's 86-62 victory against Jackson State. For the first time of his career, senior forward Matt Kleinmann started in front of the three freshmen. "It ites like that's the way it's starting to end up," Marcus said. "One day, I have a good game, then Kieff has a good game, then Q has a good game." 4 "We're just inconsistent." Marcus scored 13 points and had three rebounds. Markieff recorded eight points and five rebounds and Self said it was because of a lack of effort in practice. Fitting in with the theme of the season so far, the Morris twins both played unpredictably well off the bench against jackson State. they're not going to run in the games. When a guy doesn't get in a stance in practice, he's not going to do it in a game." "The twins played one of their better games," Self said. "I thought they were both pretty good." "I think you play like you practice. I'm one of those guys where you can't turn it on, turn it off," Self said. "When it guys don't run in practice." Thomas was the man of the night two even made a threepointer. games ago against New Mexico State. He scored 10 points and recorded seven rebounds. "We're just inconsistent," Self said. "They've all shown flashes of being very productive, and we also saw flashes of being young." With a week of practice before Saturday's game against Massachusetts at Sprint Center, Self is hoping all three freshmen progress. He said he thought they would start to be more reliable. As Gump would say, "You never know what you're going to get." — Edited by Andy Greenhaw COMMENTARY The Big 12 North had no chance BY ALEX DUFEK adufek@kansan.com ence season. To the dismay of many Big 12 North football fans, the South still holds all the power. Missouri's performance in the Big 12 Championship game defined this year's confer- . Oklahoma stomped Missouri, 62-21. It really should have been expected — and it was by many. The South has now won five straight Big 12 title games by an average of 36.4 points per game. Although Missouri was beaten handily, 38-17, in last year's championship by Oklahoma, the North held its own during the regular season. Last year the North went 10-9 against the South. The inter-divisional battles provided some of the more memorable games in conference play. Colorado shocked Oklahoma, and Kansas State busted up Texas in Austin. Many thought these upsets and the emergence of Missouri, Kansas and Colorado — the three teams went a combined 8-2 against the South — would cause a shift in power to the North. However, the success didn't continue. The North posted a 3-16 record against its warm-wheathered foes. Unlike last year's success, struggling against the South is nothing new for the North. During the five years before 2007, the North went a horrid 28-67 against the South. The North didn't even look impressive in the games it did win against the South this season. This doesn't mean Baylor and Texas A&M didn't enjoy success against the North. Although the two teams went a combined 4-12 in conference play, they were still able to manage a collective 3-3 mark against the North. Missouri, Nebraska and Kansas State all managed to scrounge up one victory versus the South. Nebraska topped Baylor by 12, Kansas State knocked off Texas A&M by 14, and the Big 12 North Coach Missouri Tigers snuck by the South's bottom-dwelling Baylor by three. The fact that many of the North's players come from Texas could have something to do with the struggles. Lots of recruits enjoy playing close to home at the schools they grew up cheering for. As a result, the North often scoops up players who bigger Texas schools passed on. But this doesn't explain everything Texas talent has played a large role in taking Kansas football to a nationally competitive level. Kansas has stolen a plethora of talent from the Lone Star State. This year, no number of recruits could really help the North. The South was too dominant. The South's success is self-explanatory. It's simply the best grouping of six teams in the nation, Oklahoma is first in the BCS standings, Texas is third, Texas Tech is seventh, and Oklahoma State is 13th. Oklahoma is going to the BCS National Championship Game, Texas is on its way to the Fiesta Bowl, Texas Tech is preparing for the Cotton Bowl and Oklahoma State is traveling to the Holiday Bowl. Of all the bowl games played by Big 12 teams, the South has a presence in the top four. The South is also stacked with some of the best NFL prospects in the country, many of whom are Heisman forerunners. Sam Bradford, Colt McCoy, Michael Crabtree, Dez Bryant and Graham Harrell all lead the nation in what they do. This year the South was just too good. Do you think the North would fare better against the ACC Atlantic or Coastal divisions? What about the SEC East or West divisions? In 2008, it would have. This year the North would have faced anyone rather than the Big 12 South. - Edited by Mary Sorrick 2B THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS KANSAN SPORTS TUESDAY DECEMBER 9 2008 quote of the day "It's not about scoring, it's about me going out there and being part of the team. That's my job, to try to go out there and work hard." Darnell Jackson after scoring his first NBA points against the Knicks on Nov. 25. fact of the day trivia of the dav Mario Chalmers has started 19 of 20 games for the Miami Heat this season — three more than the next closest Kansas rookie, Darrell Arthur. Which former Kansas basketball player, and NBA rookie has scored the most points in a single game in their limited stint as a professional? That honor goes to Mario Chalmers, who scored 23 points on 7-13 shooting on Nov. 24 against the Houston Rockets. ku sports schedule Tuesday No events scheduled Wednesday Wednesday Women's basketball: Western Illinois, 7 p.m. (Lawrence) Thursday No events scheduled Friday No events scheduled Saturday Men's basketball: Massachusetts, 1 p.m. (Kansas City, Mo.) Women's basketball: Creighton, 3 p.m. (Omaha, Neb.) Friday 2008 bowl season puts Big 12's reputation on the line Sunday-Monday No events scheduled BY ASHER FUSCO afusco@kansan.com While college football's regular season allows conferences to build reputations, bowl season offers the opportunity to leave a lasting impression — good or bad. Just ask the Big Ten. The epic title-game failures of Ohio State the past two seasons made the conference frequent fodder for punch lines and reinforced its rep as an impostor. Coming off of one of its best all-around showings this year, the Big 12 is faced with a make-or-break bowl season. If Oklahoma and Texas flop in BCS games and Big Ten opponents pulverize Kansas and Missouri in lesser games, the Big 12's 2008 success could be dismissed as a flash in the pan. But there isn't much reason to worry; Given the matchups, the Big 12 could sweep its seven bowl games this season. SOONERS Oklahoma drew Florida in the BCS National Championship game. The Sooners boast perhaps the strongest offense in the history of college football, Florida is an SEC team with decidedly Big 12-ish offensive firepower, but Oklahoma is just too talented. LONGHORNS Texas should handle Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl. The Buckeyes are much improved since their early-season pasting at the hands of USC, but Texas defensive end Brian Orakpo might be the only player in the nation capable of single-handedly shutting down Ohio State's super-frosh quarterback Terrell Prvor. RED RAIDERS Texas Tech will score a lot of points on Mississippi in the Cotton Bowl. True, the Rebels bring SEC pedigree into play, but the Red Raiders are capable of outscoring any squad. COWBOYS Similar teams in Oklahoma State and Oregon sneet in the Holiday Bowl. Each runs a spread offense, and each runs frequently from its spread offense. Anchored by all everything back Kendall Hunter, the Cowboys are basically a better version of the Ducks. CORNHUSKERS By the end of the regular season, Nebraska was the best team in the Big 12 North. The Cornhuskers will keep rolling in their Gator Bowl matchup against the Tigers. Clemson's defense is staunch, but its offense is shaky. THE MORNING BREW TIGERS Last and least, Kansas meets Minnesota in the Insight Bowl. The Jayhawks will drub the Golden Gophers by 45 points or more in what will amount to an excruciating 5-hour bastardization of the game of football. Thank God it'll be hidden somewhere deep in the Missouri and JAYHAWKS Northwestern should turn the Alamo Bowl into an offensive exhibition. Missouri will do what it normally does: Spread the ball around the field with ease, allow 35 points, and win by 30. feature story about Paul Pierce. Writer S.L. Price documents the former Jayhawk's image rehabilitation and follows Pierce's transformation from supposed whiner to unquestioned winner after the Celtics' 2008 NBA title run. Price does an outstanding job telling a story that hadn't been told very well previously: Paul Pierce from Paul Pierce's point of view, It's a must-read for anyone interested in KU basketball. recesses of cable on the NFL Network. Grab a copy of the most recent Sports Illustrated (Michael Phelps is on the cover) and flip to the RECOMMENDED READING Edited by Andy Greenhaw NFL Adam Jones' suspension lifted, will suit up Sunday IRVING, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys placed Adam "Pacman" Jones on their 53-man roster after the NFL lifted the cornerback's suspension. MLB Jones missed six games for violating the league's player conduct policy. He previously was suspended for the entire 2007 season while with Tennessee and played in only six games for the Cowboys before the most recent suspension after an alcohol-related scuffle at a Dallas hotel. The NFL allowed Jones to return to practice last week and said he would be able to return to play Sunday at Pittsburgh. He was traded to Dallas during the offseason and given another chance by commissioner Roger Goodell. Jones' suspension in 2007 came after multiple off-field incidents. Bailpark bailout retains New York Mets' field name NEW YORK — Citi Field will remain the name of the New York Metts' new ballpark following a government bailout the team believes will help the struggling bank survive its economic crisis. Citigroup agreed in 2006 to pay the Mets $400 million over 20 years for naming rights to the stadium, scheduled to open next year. Two New York City councilmen said last week that the $800 million ballpark's name should be changed to Citix/Taxaplayer Field. 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Johnson Johson Junior midfielder Monica Dolinsky and junior defender Estelle Johnson were selected to Dolinsky the National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-Central Region team. Johnson was named a first-team defender. Johnson became the first jayhawk named first team all-region since 2004. She started all 22 matches in 2008 and played 2,110 minutes, the most of anyone on the team. Johnson scored her first collegiate goal at Oklahoma State in a 3-2 defeat. Dolinsky was named to the All-Big 12 First Team in addition to her regional accolades. Dolinsky paced Kansas with nine goals and 28 points, the fourth-highest point total in team history. She also set a postseason record with three assists in a 4-2 victory against Texas A&M in the Big 12 Championship quarterfinals. Seventeen of the 33 players named to the All-Central Region team came from the Big 12 Conference. Edited by Lauren Keith and Dolinsky earned secondteam honors as a midfielder. MEN'S BASKETBALL Freshman guard named rookie of the week The Big 12 Conference honored freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor with the Phillips 66 Big 12 Rookie of the Week award Monday. Taylor started in all three of Kansas's games last week and posted a career-high 23 points in Wednesday's 100-79 victory against New Mexico State. He also recorded a career-high 11 assists in the 86-62 victory against Jackson State Saturday For the week, Taylor averaged 15 points and five assists.Overall this season, he is averaging nearly 12 points and four assists. It was the 13th time a Jayhawk won the award. No Kansas players, however, won it last year. The last time came on January 2006 when Brandon Rush took home the honor. Case Keefer WOMEN'S BASKETBALL McCray honored with her first Player of Week award Junior guard Danielle McCray would have liked the Jayhawks to win both games last week. Still, individually McCray had an impressive week on the court. She was named Big 12 Women's Basketball Player of the Week. McCray averaged 21 points and nine rebounds in Kansas' two games — a victory against San Jose State and a loss at Marquette. The award is the first Player of the Week for McCray. Through six games, McCray leads the Jayhawks in points, rebounds, steals and made three-pointers. Jayson Jenks Former KU player earns PGA Tour Card BY BRYAN WHEELER bwheeler@kansan.com Former Kansas golfer Gary Woodland has made it to the big leagues. Edited by Lauren Keith With a 10th place finish in the PGA Qualifying Tournament, Woodland, a former Jayhawk, earned his 2009 PGA Tour Card. Players who place in the top 25 in the tournament gain membership to the tour for the following season. "It's unbelievable. To make the tour in his first tournament is quite a feat," Kansas coach Kit Grove said. "To now get to play with and be considered one of the top 150 golfers in the world is something." Woodland came from 24 spots behind on Sunday in the fifth round of the tournament to tie for ninth place for the tournament's final round. Woodland had finished 20 strokes under par and recorded 31 birdies in six rounds. SCORE ONE moodswings PRESENT: SHWAYZE CISCO ADLER DJ SKEET SKEET PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS: The KNUX AND FRIDAY DECEMBER 12 Woodland last played for the Jayhawks in 2007. His career was highlighted by two invitations to the NCAA Regional tournament. Woodland also had four victories and 10 other top 10 finishes at Kansas. Woodland, a Topeka native, was also a three-time state basketball player at Shawnee Heights High School. Before attending Kansas, Woodland played one season at Washburn as a guard and averaged six points. All ages • 8 PM • www.THEGRANADA.com Tickets available at www.TICKETMASTER.com or the Granada Box Office VIP Party Room 10 tickets for your friends for the Shwayze Concert MEN'S GOLF Get entered to win a Go to www.KANSAN.com to enter Contest begins Friday, December 5 NFL ARIZONA CARDINALS C CARDINALS 13 ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRES Arizona Cardinals' Kurt Warner celebrates with fans as he leaves the field after the Cardinals victory against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday. The Cardinals defended the fares 34-10 to clinch the NFC West division title. Cardinals still savoring their NFC West championship ASSOCIATED PRESS GLENDALE, Ariz. — This is all so new to the Arizona Cardinals, except for their quarterback. Kurt Warner has gone far beyond a mere division title — yet he knows Arizona's NFC West championship was a long, long time coming. "What's so special about this is where we've come since I've been here, what this organization was when I got here and the perception of it and the work we had to do," Warner said. "Now is sweet." Sweet it was for the Cardinals on Sunday as the final seconds ticked away in a 34-10 victory over St. Louis that gave them their first division championship in 33 years. Warner completed 24 of 33 passes for 279 yards against a Rams team he once led to a Super Bowl title. He reached 347 completions for the season, breaking the Cardinals' record of 345 set by Neil Lomax in 1984. "My coach was like, 'Act like you've been there before, act like you've been there before,' defensive tackle Darnell Dockett said. "I said, 'Coach, I ain't been there before. I don't know how to act right now." "He's a leader," St. Louis defensive end Leonard Little said. "He knew how to win because he was here winning with us for so long." Long the league's doormat franchise with just one winning season in the last 24 years, the Cardinals earned their first playoff berth since 1998 and first divisional title since they won the NFC East in 1975. As NFC West champions, the Cardinals will host a playoff game for the first time since, as the Chicago Cardinals, they defeated Philadelphia to win the NFL title in 1947. "It's hard to put into perspective what this means to people who have been here for 20-some years, working for this, that have laid the groundwork for this," Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt said. Arizona's defense scored both of the team's second-half touchdowns, including a team record-tying 99-yard interception return by rookie Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie with 3:11 to play. "He looked like a blur." Whisenhunt said. Arizona (8-5) beat St. Louis (2-11) for the fifth straight time and extended the Rams' losing streak to seven games. After losses to the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles, the Cardinals improved to 5-0 against NFC West foes. Michael Bidwill, the team's president and son of longtime owner Bill Bidwill, raised both fists in triumph as he trotted off the field. In the locker room, players donned T-shirts and hats with "NFC West Champions" emblazoned on them. Bidwill said his father "is very, very happy. This is the first time he's gotten a hat, you know. He likes his hat a lot." Even running back Edgerrin James, who has asked to be traded after being benched, said he felt good for everyone involved. "It's unfortunate the situation with myself," he said, "but at the end of the day you're happy for the city of Phoenix, you're happy for the fans, you're happy for the Bidwills and (general manager) Rod Graves." KANSANCLASSIFIEDS AUTO JOBS LOST & FOUND FOR RENT ROOMMATE SUBLEASE AUTO 一 HAWKCHALK.COM CLASSIFIEDS@KANSAN.COM ROOMMATE/ SUBLEASE SERVICES SERVICES ATTENTION! WE NEED YOU. 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Pay starts at $9 per hour but is based on experience. Email resumes to Scott Crigui at scott.trinityinhomecare.com. Pharmacy needs counter clerk next semester, need 4-6 p.m.课, Wed and Thur, 3-6 p.m. and some Sat, call Karyn, 785-843-416 for interview. Now hiring for a personal care attendam for a young woman with autism. Various shifts available. Temporary or long-term position. Experience preferred, call 785-266-5307. Savi Formalwear is hiring FT or PT txuedo sales associates. Looking for sales-driven, goal-oriented, self-motivated individuals with excellent communication and organizational skills. Call Amanda @ 785-220-5851 or email resume to txuedo99@gmail.com. Student survey takers needed. Make up to $75 each taking online surveys. www.- CashToSpend.com Hiring part-time teacher assistant at Building Blocks Daycare Apply @ www.bldg.blocksdaycare.com or 785-856-3999. Survey takers needed; make $5-$25 per survey. 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NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TRAINING PROVIDED. 800 965-6520 EXT 108 Earn $1000-$3200 a month to drive new cars with ads. www.AddCarCity.com KU PART TIME OPENINGS Union Coordinator Evenings / Weekends 10 - 15 hrs per week 7.50 per hour Textbook Clerks Temp thru Jan 30th Mon.- Sat 8:30 AM - 7 PM $7.50 per hour Applications available in the Human Resources Office KU Memorial Unions 3rd Floor, Kansas Union 1301 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 KU FOOD SERVICE Lok Ekdahl Dining Wed. - Sat. 10 AM - 9 PM $1.94 - $10.24 ROOMMATE/SUBLEASE Senior Supervisor OSR Division Billing Mon.-Fri. 11 AM - 8 PM $11.71 - $13.11 · Cook Full time employees also receive 2 FREE Meals (¥9.00) per day. Full job descriptions available online at www.unionku.edu/hr SUBLEASERS NEEDED FOR SPRING2BED 18TH,ALLY $260/MONTHWATERPAID 5MIN WALK TO CAMPUS,PARKING SPOT,ACCESS TO WASHER&DRYER. e-mail: rachelkme@gmail.comhawkchalk.com/2614 Applications available in the Human Resources Office, 3rd Floor, Kansas Union. 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Good size, clean cheap. Contact rachelka@ku.edu hawkchalk- com/2649 Looking for female to sublet spring *us* NEGOTIABLE RENT N DEPOSIT NECESSARY Personal bed/bath, wash dryer, plenty of parking, pets allowed, furnished. hawkchalk.com/2638 Looking for roommates to sublease 1br in 2br 1.5bath townhome, $315 rent. Clean with all new appliances! email with questions! **arob@ku.edu** hawkchalk-cm/2653 Looking for roommate to live with a person with disabilities in exchange for rent and/or direct hours. Call 785-424-0581 NEED FEMALE ROOMMATE ASAP: $250/mo. 2 bed, bai duplex, W/D, hard- wood floors, basement, large backyard w/ deck. Close to KU & shopping. Virginia (913) 378-8473 hawchalk.com/2635 Quet 1BD/IBA Campus Court Sublease. Rent $255. W/D in unit, Wood firs, free internet & water, on KU Bus Route. Call (913)461-1446 or e-mail natris@ku.edu. hawkchalk.com/2659 1,2,3,4, apts, townhouses, & houses available summer & fall 2009. Pool, pets allowed, on KU & Lawrence bus route. 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Ranch Way Townhomes on Clinton Parkway 2 & 3 Bedroom $750-$830 ½ off deposit PAID INTERNET CAMPUS COURT AT NAISMITH 842-5111 • 1301 W. 24th campuscourtku.com 房屋 Gage Management 785-842-7644 | www.gagemgmt.com SADDLEBROOK 625 Folks Rd. 785-832-8200 Sunrise Place Sunrise Village PARKWAY COMMONS 3601 Clinton Parkway 785-842-3280 Immediate availability M First Management Apartments and Townhomes Spacious, Remodeled homes Short term leases available View plans, pricing, and amenities @ Incredible Specials sunriseapartments.com or call 841-8400 FOR RENT Tuckaway Management Leases available for spring and summer For info, call 785-838-3377 or go online www.tuckawaymgmt.com Sunrise Village 3 BR, 2/1 BA $855.4 BR, 2 BA, $920 1/2 deposit, 1/2 mo. free. 785-841-8400 3 BR 3 Bath unit on KU Bus Route. New construction! Unit available Feb. 1 Call: 785-423-0713 August 2009 3BR 3.5BA 2 car garage. 942 Illinois. Other houses also avail. 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HM. ...AND AN EGGPLANT. ...A CUCUMBER... HM. ...AND AN EGGPLANT. Drew Stearns 1982 MOVIES 'Four Christmases' still celebrating with $16.8M Reese Witherpoon, a cast member in "Four Christmases," is greeted by fellow cast members Katy Mixon, second from left, and Robert Duval at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES — "Four Christ- mases" dug in for a long holiday stay at theaters, remaining at the top for a second straight weekend with $16.8 million. The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday, followed by distribution studio, gross number of theater locations, average receipts per location, total gross and number of weeks in release, compiled by Media By Numbers LLC; 1. "Four Christmases," Warner Bros., $16,755,478, 3,335 locations, $5,024 average, $69,418,170, two weeks. 2. "Twilight," Summit Entertainment, $13,046,722, 3,620 locations, $3,604 average, $138,402,068, three weeks. 3. "Bolt" Disney, $9,796,149, 3,516 locations, $2,786 average, $79,381,422 three weeks. 4. "Australia"*Fox, $7,050,261, 2,721 locations, $2,591 average, $30,919,097, two weeks. 6. "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa," Paramount, $5,079,120, 3,317 locations, $1,531 average, $165,653,852, five weeks. 5. "Quantum of Solace," Sony, $6,752,390, 3,423 locations, $1,973 average, $151,620,134, four weeks. 7. "Transporter 3' Lionsgate, $4,668,889,2,626 locations, $1,778 average, $25,549,454. two weeks. 8. "Punisher: War Zone", Lionsgate, $4,271,451, 2,508 locations, $1,703 average, $4,271,451, one week. 9. "Cadillac Records" Sony, $3,445,559,687 locations, $5,015 average, $3,445,559, one week 10. "Role Models," Universal, $2,574,460,1,907 locations, $1,350 average, $61,617,805 five weeks. 11. "Milk" Focus, $1,834,914, 99 locations, $18,534 average, $4,284,465, two weeks. 12. "Slumdog Millionaire," Fox Searchlight, $1,402,176, 78 locations. $17,977 average, $5,339,510 four weeks. 13. "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas," Miramax, $1,031,036, 678 locations, $1,521 average, $6,657,280, five weeks. 15 "Nobel Son," Freestyle Releasing, $333,912,893 locations, $374 average, $333,912, one week. 16. "Rachel Getting Married," Skippy Pictures Classics, $285,331, 170 locations, $1,678 average, $9,226,246, 10 weeks. 18. "High School Musical 3: Senior Year," Disney, $244,722, 632 locations, $387 average, $89,132,272, seven weeks. 19. "Zack and Miri Make a Porno," Weinstein Co., $226,098, 275 locations, $822 average, $30,839,277, six weeks. 14. "Changeling" Universal, $501,070,681 locations, $736 average, $34,683,447, seven weeks. 17. "Fireproof", Samuel Goldwyn, $251,459, 499 locations, $504 average, $32,678,691, 11 weeks 20. "The Secret Life of Bees," Fox Searchlight, $217,469,432 locations, $503 average, $36,994,417, eight weeks. 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. HOROSCOPES Today is a 9 The work routine you've developed is quite effective. It's working, that's obvious. You continue to provide what's needed in a timely manner, and it's paying off for you. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today is a 9 Today is an 8 Others may not agree with you, but they respect your opinion. Don't tell them more than they need to know, but do explain your position. You can teach them something. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is on 8 GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7 No need to rush because youre under pressure. It's important to get organized first, so you don't waste time and money. Be frugal with both. Associated Press ENTERTAINMENT CANCER (June 22 July 22) Today is a 7 You can help another person get what he or she wants, through the help of a friend. A word from you is all it takes, once you understand the situation. Ask a few leading questions. More work's coming in, and you get to choose. Be idealistic, but also practical. You want to do what you love but you also need to pay expenses. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8 VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 9 You're exceptionally creative, charming and good-looking right now. Your advances in just about any endeavor will be warmly encouraged. That ought to give you something to think about. Don't wait. This doesn't last forever. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8 It's a good day for saving money, and you'll find lots of ways. You are a master of this game. Look around for shrewd moves to make. You're pretty smart, and you're learning quickly. You've got an excellent coach. You can save sure a lot by using a few old-fashioned methods around the house. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7 Do the work and make big bucks. It won't always work this way, so take advantage of the opportunity that's right in front of your face. The more, the better. Love is expressed in many ways, only some of which are verbal. Be generous with your hugs. Those are gifts that keep on giving. What goes around comes around. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 9 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Todav is a 7 Review your situation carefully. There's no need to rush. You can save a lot of money by spending a little more time. Use what you already have instead of buying new. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18) Today is a7 You win the game or solve the puzzle or have the winning suggestion. The others appreciate your imagination and your practical style. You're a big help. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is an 8 ACROSS 1 Group of actors 5 Where Goldilocks was found 8 Tracy or Cheney 12 Leer at 13 "— not choose to run" 14 Inactive 15 "Silent Cal" 17 Peruse 18 Birthday card info 19 Palin portrayer on "SNL" 20 Goes nowhere 21 Toward the stern 22 Purchase 23 Popeye's burgee-eating chum 26 Small car 30 State 31 Candle matter 32 Smell 33 Dweller 35 Harrelson of "Cheers" 36 Cover 37 Crony 38 Air current 41 Wahine's neckwear 42 Ring decision 45 Lira replacer 46 Backyard structure 48 Building-block name 49 A billion years 50 Pay attention 51 Pedestal occupant 52 Poehler or Yasbeck 53 Congers, e.g. DOWN 1 Caesar's TV co-star 2 Enthusiastic, plus 3 — gin fiza 4 Aviv lead-in 5 Lavatory fixture 6 Nervous 7 Fawn's mama 8 Cheating 9 Notion 10 Sculpture medium 11 Sneakers brand 16 Dubious 20 Total 21 Prankster's cry Solution time: 21 mins. 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Enroll and find our schedule online! www.bartonline.org Online college courses offered by Barton Community College 6B SPORTS NFL THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008 Dolphins fish out a strong turnaround BY DAVE GOLDBERG ASSOCIATED PRESS 10 ALSH 90 A year ago, the Miami Dolphins were the Detroit Lions, 0-13 and seemingly headed for the first 0-16 season in NFL history. Twelve months later, they are in position to win the AFC East by winning their remaining three games, one of the more remarkable turnarounds ever. Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington throws the ball under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Chris Kesley during the second half of the game on Sunday. The Dolphins signed Pennington, giving them the professional quarterback they didn't have last season. ASSOCIATED PRESS No, the Dolphins didn't finish winless last season, beating Baltimore 22-16 in overtime in Week 15. But even after Bill Parcells took over the operations and brought in Tony Sparano to coach the team, no one expected an 8-5 record this late in the schedule and a three-way tie with the Patriots and Jets. Another sign of how quickly things can change: New England was 13-0 at this point in 2007, yet 2008 could end with the Dolphins in the playoffs and the Patriots out. There are extenuating circumstances. One is the season-ending injury to Tom Brady in the first quarter of the season's first game, bringing New England back to the pack in both the division and in the AFC. Another is the trade that brought Brett Favre to the Jets, resulting in the release of Chad Pennington and his signing by the Dolphins, giving Miami the professional quarterback it lacked last season. "The story does keep getting better," safety Yeremiah Bell said after Miami pulled into a first place tie by beating Buffalo 16-3 in Toronto on Sunday, while the Jets were losing their second straight in San Francisco. "This is something that's definitely sweet, going from one win to being in every game this year and having a legitimate chance to win. It's a great feeling." Sunday's game was just another example of how things have gone so right for Miami this season. Instead of playing in 1 degree temperatures in Buffalo, the Dolphins were indoors in Toronto's Rogers Centre, where it was. 68, just the right atmosphere for a team from South Florida. And a good part of the crowd was on their side. "It wasn't clear who the home team was, but that's nice for us," noted Ricky Williams. Here's a look at the playoff picture. AFC RECAP the South and Denver (8-5) is a win or a San Diego loss away from clinching the West. Add the two teams that lead the North, Pittsburgh (10-3) and Baltimore (9-4), plus Indianapolis (9-4) and the winner of the East and there are your six playoff teams. Tennessee (12-1) has clinched The Steelers, who beat Baltimore at home, can clinch the division if they win Sunday in Baltimore. If the Ravens win, that would be a head-to-head split and most likely 5-1 division records for both. That means the division could be decided on their record against common opponents, which wouldn't be determined until the season plays out. The Ravens finish at Dallas, which lost Sunday to the Steelers, and at home to Jacksonville; Pittsburgh is at Tennessee and at home to Cleveland. Indianapolis, which has won six in a row, finishes against winless Detroit, Jacksonville (4-9) and a Tennessee team almost sure to have nothing to play for. That should put the Colts in the playoffs and make it the kind of wild-card team that can do what the Steelers did after the 2005 season and the Giants managed last season. The only other team with a shot at a wild-card spot might be New England (8-5) if it doesn't win the East yet wins its final three games while either Pittsburgh or Baltimore stumbles. But the Steelers beat the Patriots, so they hold any tiebreaker, and the Ravens are currently 7-3 in the AFC to 5-5 for New England, the applicable tiebreaker at this point. NFC RECAP The Giants (11-2) have clinched the East and Arizona (8-5) finally clinched the weak West after failing twice against NFC East opponents: New York and Philadelphia. That doesn't bode well for the Cardinals' chances in the playoffs, but just winning a division is a huge step forward; they hadn't done that since they won the East while calling St. Louis home 33 years ago. Minnesota (8-5) holds a one-game lead over Chicago (7-6) in the North and Monday night's game in Charlotte between Tampa Bay and Carolina goes a long way toward deciding the South. The Bucs won the first meeting at home. As with Pittsburgh and Baltimore, the team that doesn't win the South will lead for one wild-card spot, although it's not a sure thing because there are more contenders in the NFC for those two berths: add Dallas and Atlanta (both 8-5); Philadelphia (7-5-1); and perhaps even New Orleans (7-6), although the Saints are a long shot. The Eagles, who are playing well, are the sleeper here. In their last two games, they've beaten both division winners: 48-20 over the Cardinals and 20-14 at the Meadowlands. Moreover, their schedule on paper is slightly easier than the other contenders: at home to Cleveland; at fading and banged-up Washington; and at home to Dallas the final week. The ultimate irony is say: Say the Eagles go into the final game 9-5-1 to 10-5 for the Cowboys with the final playoff spot on the line. If they win, there would be no tiebreaker — the difference would be the tie they played with Cincinnati last month. NBA That's the tie that Donovan McNabb didn't know could be played. Allen leads the Boston Celtics to their 12th straight victory BY CLIFF BRUNT ASSOCIATED PRESS INDIANAPOLIS — Ray Allen can still take over a game. In fact, he dominated several lately. With the Boston Celtics riding a 12-game winning streak, their longest since 1986. Allen has gone on perhaps his best scoring binge since he joined the team last season. In the past eight games, he's averaged 24 points, shooting 59 percent from the field and 53 percent from 3-point range. His latest outburst was a season-best 35-point effort in Boston's 122-117 overtime win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. well," teammate Paul Pierce said. "We're finding ways to get him the ball, and we're making a conscious effort because he's really shooting lights out. It's good for us, and as long as he keeps shooting the way he does and we keep winning, we're going to keep giving it to him." "He's shooting the ball really In the only other NBA games Sunday, it was: the Los Angeles Lakers 105, Milwaukee 92, Portland 98, Toronto 97; and the New York Knicks 104, Detroit 92. Allen made five 3-pointers in wins against Golden State and Toronto last month, six at home against Indiana on Wednesday and seven against the Pacers on Sunday. Allen averaged 17.4 points per game last season, nearly four points below his career average, but played a key role in the Celtics' run to the NBA title. Before last season, he averaged at least 23 points the previous four years with the Seattle SuperSonics. Boston coach Doc Rivers said Allen's success this season is a product of greater familiarity with the offense. "He's just in a groove," Rivers said. "He knows our system far better this year than last year. There's a lot more in it for him this year." Allen came to the Celtics willing to sacrifice some of his scoring numbers for a title, but he's willing to shoot more when called upon. "I'm just the recipient right now," he said. "It definitely goes in cycles." His scoring ability is. a 33-year-old playing in his 13th NBA season, but Allen feels like he's in excellent shape. He's played at least 37 minutes in the past five games, and played 41 minutes on Sunday. His scoring ability is unique for Pacers forward Danny Granger said Allen's age doesn't matter. "Man, I don't care how old he is, he's always going to be able to shoot the ball." Granger said. "He's a dead-eye shooter." Allen proved that by making one of the biggest shots in overtime on Sunday. He curled around a screen and made a 3 from beyond the top of the key with the shot clock winding down to give Boston a 116-111 lead with 43 seconds left. "All I want for Christmas is good buyback cash!" 1741 Massachusetts Across from Dillons (785) 856-2870 "Solving world hunger one student at a time." 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SPORTS | 1B THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 SKILL-SHARPENING ON GUARD'S AGENDA The 7-1 Jayhawks will play the 2-6 Westerwinds tonight in Allen Fieldhouse. SPORTS |1B PRESS second THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN KANSAS 00 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 77 WITHOUT A HOME GHOST WORLD WILLOW LAND TAKING FOOD OR COFFEE TO BANNED INDIVIDUALS IS NOT PURMITTED. ANYONE WHO ROWS WILL RECEIVE A TWO THREE BAN FOR THE FIRST EXPENSE Photos by Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Top: Nathan Ledford waits for donations of spare change in downtown Lawrence. Ledford, one of the city's several hundred homeless, was directed to Lawrence when he was discharged from the Fort Scott State Hospital, where he was being treated for bipolar disorder and marijuana abuse. Homeless outreach workers in Lawrence say it's common practice for other communities in the region to send their homeless to Lawrence because of the city's extensive resources for the homeless population. Middle: Diane Elder, a case manager at the Lawrence Community Shelter, draws numbers for the nightly lottery that determines who will be allowed to sleep in the shelter overnight. Employees at the shelter, which can house up to 31 individuals each night, said they have had to turn people away every night since last spring. Bottom: Jason Gluvera, a one-time resident at the Lawrence Community Shelter prepares a sandwich from the shelter's pantry in late October. The sign at the right, warning against giving the shelter's food to banned individuals, refers to persons who have violated the shelter's restriction on violent or abusive behavior on the grounds. Although the facility is an open shelter, meaning individuals are not required to be sober to sleep there, individuals can be permanently banned if they repeatedly exercise violence against staff or other people using the shelter. As winter approaches, downtown Lawrence's sizeable homeless population must deal with crowded shelters,the possibility of stricter ordinances,and the loss of a hidden refuge near the Kansas River BY RYAN MCGEENEY rmcgeeney@kansan.com Under the corrugated tin awning behind the homeless shelter, in the darkness illuminated only by the dim reflection of streetlights and porch lights, Donna and her sometimes-boyfriend, Delaney, wait to learn where they'll be sleeping tonight. "I can't go back in those woods tonight," Donna says. "I just can't do it." Huddled in a drab winter coat with a hood pulled tight around her head, Donna deeply inhales a cigarette and coughs the wet, bottomless cough of a chronic smoker and asthmatic. Every night, the city's homeless who want to stay at the Lawrence Community Shelter have to arrive before 6 p.m. to add their names to the daily lottery. At about 6:30, 31 names are drawn and the rest are turned away. On this wet night, when the temperature will drop below 40 degrees, Delaney makes the list. Donna does not. As Delaney and Donna discuss the relative merits of bringing a lawsuit against the shelter, Diane Elder, a shelter case manager, begins making her rounds. Everyone knows Diane drew the lottery numbers tonight, and their demeanor toward her seems largely based on their individual fates. The physically ill. The mentally ill. Disabilities of every flavor. Those with a job. Those with two jobs. The newly sober. The recently paroled. "Every individual population thinks they should take priority," Elder says, "It's exhausting." "I could fill the shelter with any of those groups alone." Elder says. The tension surrounding the lottery dissipates for some when their names are called — they'll have a hot meal in a few hours and warm shelter through the next morning. Others must proceed to "plan B," and Donna is growing increasingly anxious. Delaney offers Donna his spot, but it isn't necessary. Someone who made it onto the list doesn't return to the shelter. Shaking her head, speaking as though there's still some chance she might have to tend for herself after all, Donna declares again: "I'm not going into those woods. I can't." While Donna's fate is decided as darkness falls, hundreds of other homeless in Lawrence face a similar dilemma about where to sleep. These are the stories of the homeless who try to survive in the shelters. beneath the bridges and beyond the woods. --- Among them are a KU student scrambling to recover from the sudden loss of a job and the apartment it once paid for; the weather-beaten husband and wife who spend their days in the limbo of an ongoing disability claim; the recovering drug addict who insists he must stay penniless just to remain sober; and the man who's spent his life riding the rails, convinced his life is wrong, but unable to live it any other way. "Every individual population thinks they should take priority. It's exhausting." "The woods," shorthand for the nature preserve along the banks of the Kansas River near the Amtrak station at Seventh and New York streets, is one of a few options for Lawrence's homeless who do not find — and sometimes do not seek — shelter in one of the city's emergency facilities. The land, declared a restoration preserve by the City Commission, is covered with a thick canopy of trees, impervious to DIANE ELDER Lawrence Community Shelter aerial photography. The area has always been a magnet for the homeless. But when Lawrence police were dispatched to the woods in October to collect the bodies of Bronson Stanley.18, of Oklahoma, and Corey O'Connor. 29. of Indiana, who were found dead in a tent, what they found was no longer a campground. They found what could be described only as a growing River City. Using scrap lumber, homeless residents of the encampment had constructed two semi-permanent structures. According to authorities, the 12-by-20-foot buildings had insulation and battery-powered lights. SEE HOMELESS ON PAGE 6A TECHNOLOGY Freshman creates online cartoon show of Luke and Joe," an online cartoon he originally designed with the computer game "The Movies" Video games aren't just for leisure time with a movie creation style called "Machininima." Matt Baier, Topeka freshman, co-created "The Adventures FULL STORY PAGE 3A Hemenway leaves mark on University athletics ADMINISTRATION Chancellor Robert Hemenway, an avid sports fan, played a large role in the recent success of the Athletics program. Hemenway, who is stepping down on June 30, hired the current athletics director, Lew Perkins, and has helped the school allocate more than $100 million towards athletic facilities. index FULL STORY PAGE 3A Leaf project meant to brighten spirits Classifieds...4B Crossword...4A Horoscopes...4A An Ottawa senior distributed piles of painted leaves on lawns along Jayhawk Boulevard this morning. The leaves are part of a public art project intended to cheer up students during finals week. ART FULL STORY PAGE 8A Opinion...5A Sports...1B Sudoku...4A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2008 The University Daily Kansan UNION APPEALS FOR BURRESS Players association challenges fine suspension after shooting. NFL | 8B weather 100 TODAY THURSDAY ! 37 24 Partly cloudy 4523 --- FRIDAY 43 31 Partly cloudy Partly cloudy → 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10, 2008 quote of the day "I like things that are immature and offbeat and bizarre. Random jokes. Weird stuff. And stupid. 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Each day there is news, music, sports, and events of content made for students, by students, or rather its real-life events. KJHK 99.2 90.7 KJHW or reggae, sports or spe al events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. I'll just provide the text. No image to describe. Actually, looking at the image, there's a woman in the foreground blowing snow on her face. She's wearing a thick coat and scarf. In the background, there's another person, but it's blurry and not clearly visible. Kelsey Heard, Olathe freshman, battles against the bitter wind and snow walking toward the Kansas Union Tuesday afternoon. Although yesterday's fluories were a surprise to some, Heard, who bundled up with a scarf and hood, said she was prepared. Student tests reveal higher scores EDUCATION It's beginning to feel a lot like... winter ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — American schoolchildren do better than people think in math and science, but Asian students still dominate in Kids in the U.S. made significant gains in math since 1995 and score above average on international fourth- and eighth-grade math and have gained ground in science, an international study found. countries, but mostly the developed countries are relatively similar." Mullis said, "And the United States might be one of the leaders of that group, depending on whether you're talking about math or science "Our results do not show the United States trailing the developed world by any stretch of the imagination." INA V.S. MULLIS Boston College Research Professor tests in the subject, according to a study released Tuesday. The findings contradict a persistent view in the United States that its children are lagging behind the rest of the developed world. An AP poll in June found that nearly two in five people believe American students do worse on math and science tests than those in most of the developed countries. Not true, the authors of the report said. "Certainly, our results do not show the United States trailing the developed world by any stretch of the imagination," said Ina V.S. Mullis, a Boston College research professor and co-director of the study. "The Asian countries are way ahead of the rest of developed Kids in Massachusetts and Minnesota did even better than the U.S. overall.In fact, Massachusetts students did as well as some of their Asian peers.Those two states took part in the study separately. in the fourth or the eighth grade" The United States has a long way to go to lead the world in math. The study reported dramatically higher math scores in five Asian countries — Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan and Korea — than other countries participating in the study. The top-performing Asian countries also had the biggest share of students reaching advanced benchmarks that represent fluency in the most complex topics and reasoning skills. For the U.S., the news in another area isn't as good: Kids still do slightly better in science than math and are well above average, but scores have stagnated since 1995. In the meantime, other countries, including Singapore and Hong Kong, have made significant gains and surpassed the U.S. Outgoing Education Secretary Margaret Spellings said those findings show the need for the federal No Child Left Behind law. The 2002 law, which has become as unpopular as its champion, President George W. Bush, requires annual state tests and imposes penalties on schools that fail to make progress. Spellings said the flat science scores, and gains by other countries, "remind us that we can't afford to be complacent." "Now is not the time to retreat from rigorous accountability; instead, we must pick up the pace." Spellingssaid. Conducted every four years, the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, or TIMSS, is widely used to measure the knowledge and skills of were above the international average in each subject and grade. Some believe the study gives too rosy a view of the U.S. by including poorer countries. Compare the U.S. to similarly rich countries, and its performance drops to the middle of the pack, said Andrew Coulson of the libertarian-leaning Cato Institute. Regardless, the international findings generally are consistent with the United States' National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, often called the nation's report card. That study has also found progress in math and less progress in science. And the state tests required by the No Child elementary and middle school students around the world. In 2007,48 countries took part in eighth-grade tests,and 36 countries took part in fourth-grade tests. In all,425,000 students were tested. "Now is not the time to retreat from rigorous accountability; instead, we must pick up the pace." The study compares the United States with other rich, industrialized countries as well as many poorer nations. Scores in the U.S. MARGARET SPELLINGS Secretary of Education Left Behind law show similar results. administers the test. "Now all of our major tests are telling us the same things," said Tom Loveless, an education expert at the Brookings Institution and a representative to the international group that The poor perception of U.S. achievement has been reinforced by another international test, the Program for International Student Assessment, which is given to 15-year-olds in 30 developed countries. That test is not tied to the school curriculum, as TIMSS and others are. ENTERTAINMENT Hudson returns to work after tragedy ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - Jennifer Hudson is getting back to work. The singer is set to begin filming a video next week for her single, "I Thank you, students for voting Don's Auto one of the BEST repair shops in Lawrence! Don's Auto Center 11th & Haskell • 841-4833 KU's local repair shop Since 1972 in-law, William Balfour, who is married to Hudson's sister Julia, has been charged in the slayings. Prosecutors have said Balfour was upset Julia had been dating another man. "This Isn't Love," according to her label, J Records. Hudson was due to film the clip in Los Angeles when her mother, Darnell Hudson Donerson, and brother, Jason Hudson, were discovered shot to death in their Chicago home on the city's South Side on Oct. 24. The body of her nephew, 7-year-old Julian King, was found in a sport utility vehicle three days later. Hudson has been in seclusion since the killings. However, she has thanked the public for their support since the tragedy, and last week issued a statement after she was nominated for four Grammy awards, including best R&B album "It's been a childhood dream of mine to release an album, so to receive four Grammy nominations is truly a blessing," she said. "I am extremely honored and humbled by the nominations." for her self-titled debut. Hudson's estranged brother- GUMBY'S Pizza 1445 W 23rd St (785) 841-5000 Order online at www.gumbyspizza.com GUMBY'S Pizza Hudson — also an Academy Award-winning actress — was reaching a new career peak at the time of the killings. She had just released her first CD, and was also starring in the movie "The Secret Life of Bees." She was featured in the summer blockbuster "Sex and the City" and sang the national anthem the night President-Elect Barack Obama accepted the Democratic presidential nomination in Denver. 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"Discovering Biodiversity: Using What We Know to Find What We Don't Know" will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union. 1 FOR $10.99 2 FOR $19.99 3 FOR $27.99 on campus The workshop "Disability Studies: Japanese Institutions for the Blind" will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Seminar Room in Hall Center. The workshop "Leadership Great Leaders, Great Teams & Great Results" will begin at 8 a.m. in 204 JRP. The University Support Staff Senate meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the International Room in the Kansas Union. He says he warned Centropa director Edward Serotta the statement was wrong before the article was published in October. He says Centropa humiliated him. John Singer says he was circumcised as an infant. His lawsuit seeks unspecified damages from the Central Europe Center for Research & Documentation and its Centropa. org Web site, which have main offices in Atlanta and in Vienna, Austria. If so, Purdue University has the goods: The school is auctioning the naming rights to seven newly discovered bats and two turtles. Winning bidders will be able to link a relative, friend or themselves to an animal's scientific name for the ages. Singer, 49, says his mother was quoted in an interview for a Centropa article saying her sons weren't circumcised, which would violate Jewish law. Man claims circumcised story is libelous The first of the nine auctions began Monday, when the school put up for grabs the naming rights to a tiny gold and black insect-munching bat found in Central America. Associated Press The winning bidder will be announced just before Christmas, said John Bickham, a Purdue professor of forestry and natural resources who discovered or co-discovered the nine species. He expects the auctions to attract wide interest, with the chance to include a person's Latinized name in a new species' scientific name — a tradition that dates to the mid-18th century. NEW YORK — A New York City man is suing a Jewish research group for libel, claiming it posted a story online with his photo that erroneously said he was not circumcised. "Unlike naming a building or something like that, this is much more permanent. This will last as long as we have our society," he said Monday. contact us Tell us your news Contact Matt Erickson, Mark Contak Mickey Hawley or Mary Sorell at bd4100 or editor@kansasan.com TI Kansas newsroom 18 Stauffer Fint-Hall Lawrence KS 65046 (785) 654-8410 BRYANT COLLISION REPAIR 843-5803 1214 E. 23rd St. We get your car fixed RIGHT the FIRST TIME We guarantee our work for life. You have the right to choose your repair shop. Choose local for the QUICKEST turnaround possible. www.bryantcollisionrepair.com - THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008 NEWS 3A ADMINISTRATION Chancellor leaves mark Hiring of Lew Perkins one of chancellor's achievements BY B.J. RAINS rains@kansan.com An avid sports fan, Chancellor Robert Hewnaway could not help Hemenway but add a few of the University's athletic accomplishments to the list of his proudest moments during his 14-year that will T. R. SMITH come to an end on June 30. Hemenway's list of achievements is long but is sure to include the Jayhawks' 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship and the Orange Bowl victory against Virginia Tech. After all, it's Hemenway who hired the architect of last year's historic season, Athletics Director Lew Perkins. "Chancellor Hemenway's commitment and vision was a key inspiration in my choice to come to Kansas," Perkins said. "The chancellor has been very supportive of the Kansas athletics program, recognizing the value of intercollegiate athletes to KU, but always in the context of education, integrity and NCAA compliance." Hemenway will step down, intingly, to write a book on college athletics and American values, but his stamp on the athletics program will be substantial. During his time, he led initiatives that gave more than $100 million for renovations and additions to athletics department facilities. "I hate to see him go," coach Bill Self said on his weekly radio show. "But I'm happy for him since this is what he wants to do. He's been very supportive to me personally and our entire athletic program since we've been here. When you look at Kansas Athletics, he's played a major role in the improvements made." Hemenway arrived at Kansas in 1994 from the University of Kentucky but didn't make his mark on Kansas athletics until recently. After staying out of most athletics department decisions, in 2003 he jumped in and fired then-Athletics Director Al Bohl, hiring Perkins in his place. Chuck Woodling, former sports editor of the Lawrence Journal-World, said the timing of Hemenway's decision to insert himself into athletics department dealings made sense. "I think being the head of the NCAA Division-I Board of Directors might have been an eye opener for him." Woodling said "It brought him closer to the athletics scene." And what Hemenway saw while leading the board from 2002-2005 was that schools needed strong athletics programs to succeed on the academic side as well. He identified Perkins as the right man for the job and pulled him away from Connecticut, turning Kansas into a national powerhouse. Woodling said the verdict was still out on Hemenway's legacy at Kansas but that "winning the national basketball title and the Orange Bowl sure make everything look good." In addition to Hemenway's support and dedication of school funds to the athletics department, he has had a personal commitment to the department as well. He attends almost all home football and basketball games and waits in the press conference room with Perkins to greet football coach Mark Mangino after every game. "I have a tremendous amount of respect for Chancellor Hemenway," Perkins said. "I feel privileged that I can count him as a friend." Edited by Scott R. Toland CRIME Plan for school shooting stopped by friend of 15-year-old suspect ASSOCIATED PRESS PHILADELPHIA — A 15-year-old boy stole his father's guns to use in a suicidal attack against enemies at his suburban Philadelphia high school but was thwarted when a friend threw the weapons in a river, authorities said. The alleged plot was uncovered after the father reported the three weapons missing, prompting a police investigation that led to an attempted murder charge filed Tuesday against his son. Authorities say he took the a revolver, two semiautomatic pistols and ammunition from his father's basement gun locker in The Pottstown High School freshman was being held in a secure facility, Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman told The Associated Press. He does not yet have a lawyer, and no court dates are scheduled, she said. early November. He gave them to a friend, hoping the friend would take them to school when directed, authorities said. Instead, the friend told his stepmother about the weapons, and she drove the boy to a river so he could get rid of them, investigators said. Police dive teams recovered the handguns. Ferman described the suspect as a loner with a history of depression and mental-health problems. While previously a good student, he was repeating his freshman year, she said. The teen initially planned to carry out the attack this year but delayed it until next year because school officials, aware of the stolen gun report, had stepped up security. The teen told investigators he was going to shoot people he did not like, then himself, authorities said. The charge is attempted murder because the teen took "substantial steps" — stealing the guns and giving them to the friend — to carry out the crime, Ferman said. "He had gotten so far along in that plan that he had the immediate capacity to commit the crime," she said. The Pottstown School District, about 40 miles northwest of Philadelphia, has about 3,200 students. The same district attorney's office last year accused a 14-year-old of amassing a cache of weapons and plotting an assault on a high school. The teen, who had been bullied and pulled out of public school in the seventh grade, admitted to three felonies — criminal solicitation, risking a catastrophe and possession of an instrument of crime — and is now in a juvenile center. POLITICS The 'Nanny' interested in replacing Hillary Clinton ALBANY, N.Y. — The star of "The Nanny" wants to go from playing nasally New Yawkers to succeeding Hillary Rodham Clinton in the U.S. Senate. ered the straight line that Fran Drescher is serious about becoming the next junior senator from New York. Brown cited Drescher's experience as an actress, advocate for women's health and public diplomacy envoy for the U.S.State Department. The 51-year-old of Nebraska. actress joins a field headed by Caroline Kennedy and New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. New York Gov. David Paterson will appoint Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's successor if she is confirmed secretary of state in the Obama administration. Publicist Jordan Brown deliv- the 51-year-old "Saturday Night Fever" and "This is Spinal Tap" Associated Press THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS Funded by: Student Senate December 10, 2008 Hope for Haiti Concert Raising Awareness for Hurricane Victims December 10th @ 7:30 Kansas Ballroom in the Union (5th Floor) Bands performing: The Sailor Sequence Aaron Lee Martin Sleep Dreamer Free Admission - Dontations Accepted WEAR THE BUTTON ASK ME BE A PART OF THE 2009–2010 ORIENTATION ASSISTANT TEAM • Applications are due by Friday, December 23, 2010. • On the web www.orientationstudent.org for more information about the orientation program, orientation and a presentation. New Student Orientation • Strong Hall, Room 134 | Orientation.edu: 788-844-4273 CONTINUING TO STUDENT SUCCESS CONTRIBUTED GRAPHIC Characterists from the cartoon show "The Adventures of Luke and Joe" are shown during an episode. Freshman Matt Baiter invented the cartoon and it is shown weekly online. TECHNOLOGY Freshman's creation airing as Internet cartoon show Beef Jerky BY BRANDY ENTSMINGER bentsminger@kansan.com Games like Halo and The Sims litter the dorm rooms and apartments of college students. But for some students, those games aren't just for leisure time. Matt Baier, Topeka freshman, created "The Adventures of Luke and Joe," a weekly cartoon originally made from a computer game called "The Movies" that features three-dimensional, realistic characters, similar to other popular video games. Danny Willis, a writer from California, co-created the show and works as the head writer. selves in what Baier called "outrageous situations." The name for the style of the cartoon, "Machinima," comes from a combination of "machine" and "cinema." Producers of Machinima originally manipulated the characters and scenes from video games to produce the movies and added a voice track to the action. Baier said Luke was the instigator of the action, while Joe made things more interesting and encouraged Luke to make questionable decisions. "Joe is there to appeal to his worser angels," Baier said. N o w there programs designed specifically for Machinima. Willis saidMachinima was a fiction. THE ADVENTURES OF... Luke and Joe T he show's contributors are scattered around the United States. Willis lives in California and works for the Bay Area News "The Adventures of Luke and Joe" is a comedy that follows two best friends as they find them In the episode "Video Game Critic," Luke gets an assignment to review video games and becomes obsessed with them. Willis said the idea for the episode came from his job as a video game critic and from his friends' concerns he would become obsessed, too. "More and more successful things are happening online, so that's not necessarily a bad place to be," Willis said. Although Baier started "The Adventures of Luke and Joe" with "The Movies," he transitioned to using a Machinima-specific program called Movie Storm because it gave him more freedom to be creative. that only "hardcore nerds" knew about a few years ago, but he said it was beginning to be more mainstream. Some Machinima programs can even be purchased on DVD. The creators of the show recently formed a partnership with RiffTrax, a company that adds voice tracks to movies. Baier and Willis will donate profits from a parody of a sex education video called "As Boys Grow" to Child's Play, a charity that gives video games to sick children. Baier and Willis started the program last December and have created 29 seven-to-22-minute episodes and five one-to-two-minute shorts. One episode of the series, "Email from the Future," is based on an e-mail Baier actually received. In the show, Joe tries to keep himself doing what the e-mail tells him to. Baier said his inspiration came from responding to situations as Group outside of San Francisco He voices the character of Luke, who also works for a newspaper. He said his inspiration came from everyday conversations and events. his character, Joe, would and living life as if he were in a sitcom. "When you do that it tends to start to become one." Baier said. Although "The Adventures of Luke and Joe" can be seen only online, that should not keep potential fans from seeing it. Episodes of "The Adventures of Luke and Joe" can be found at www.lukeand Joe.com. Edited by Scott R. Toland LOCAL • FRESH • SAVE $$ CHARMIN BASIC BATH TISSUE 4'77 EA. 12 BIG ROLL. PRICES GOOD DEC. 10 THRU DEC. 16, 2008 THURSDAY SPECIAL BANANAS 19¢ LB. FRIDAY SPECIAL CHICKEN FRIED 9'98 EA. 12 PIECE PK. IF YOU SEE A LOWER LOCALITY, ADDITIVE DRINK, BRING THE AD IN AND CHEWING WILL MATCH IT. FRESH CUT NO ADDITIVES BONELESS BEEF TOP SILHOIN ROAST OR STEAK ECONOMY PK 2'48 LB. 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YEP, OFF TO SMALLER AND DIFFERENT THINGS ON THE INTERNET. BUT DON'T FEAR, YOU THREE PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY READ THIS, WE WON'T GO TOO FAR. FRIDAYS AT SavedByaTowel.com NUCLEAR FOREHEAD 7 9 8 9 3 8 3 6 5 6 4 8 8 1 5 6 6 HEY KIDS! Be the first to complete this sudoku and win a free nuclear forehead t-shirt! Just e-mail me at- IWANTTOWINANUCLEARFOR EHEADTSHIRT@hotmail.com Jacob Burghart CHICKEN STRIP So how is the end of the semester going? Terrible. I've lost all motivation. That's too bad, dude. yep. yep yep Charlie Hooqner THE SEARCH FOR THE AGGRO CRAG He is the last song This semester allows years its end Good luck on Finals From the cost of Search for the something ... Good luck on Finals! Nick McMullen 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. HOROSCOPES Your supervisors are watching you with interest. You could get more responsibility. With that could come more money. Look sharp. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today is a 9 TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8 The lessons you teach by how you live extend beyond your circle of friends. That's because you always make do with whatever you have. That's harder than you make it look. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today is a 6 If anyone asks you what you're going to do, say you'll get back to them. Keep collecting data and reviewing options. And maybe get to bed early. Sleep on the question. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7 Calm down a co-worker who's getting slightly panicky under pressure. Do what you can to lighten that person's load. Your efforts will be greatly appreciated. You've proven you know how to do the job, so now you can teach someone else. Move up to a more managerial slot, with more authority. You're a natural. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8 VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 9 Continue to launch new projects, begin voyages, and declare your love. Not necessarily in that order, of course. Those are just examples. Do what works best for you, in your unique situation. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8 You have more resources hiden away than you may realize. You know you be stashing things. Can you remember what's in those boxes? Better check it out. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7 You have a lot more than you thought you did. In fact, you really have plenty, even if you think there's not enough. Arrange it differently. It'll look like abundance. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 9 Don't let your attention wander. You can do very well now, but these conditions won't last forever. Assess the situation and come up with a plan. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 Let down your defenses long enough to get a compliment. Somebody thinks you're wonderful, and you are. Let it soak in. You'd be a fool to argue. A brilliant scheme reveals itself to you, upon contemplation. You can do amazing things and stay within your budget. Imagination and creativity are required. Study the issue carefully. Don't let yourself be distracted. You can learn something so well now, you'll never forget it. This goes for the manual skills as well as the mental. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is an 8 ACROSS 1 Malaria symptom 5 Bowl-shaped utensil 8 Vaulted alcove 12 Lion's share 13 Previous to 14 Litigant 15 Outdoor vendor's wagon 17 Scheme 18 Walk leisurely 19 1-Across component 21 Perch 22 Medal earner 23 Chart 26 Advanced deg. 28 Windsor's merry ones 31 Piece of work 33 Ever-green lye 35 Literary sleuth Wolfe 36 After-dinner speech? 38 Runic letter (Var.) 40 Liotta or Romano 41 Burden 43 Bud's partner 45 Baffle 47 PC variety 51 Winged 52 Bulletin board accessories 54 Crooned 55 Indivisible 56 Ostriches' kin Solution time: 21 mins. C A S T B E D D I C K O G L E I D O I D L E C O O L I D G E R E A D A G E F E Y S T A Y S A F T B U Y W I M P Y C O M P A C T A V E R W A X O D O R D E N I Z E N W O D Y D L I D P A L D R A F T L E I T K O E U R O T O O L S H E D L E G O E O N H E E D I D O L A M Y E E L S 11 Sea flock 16 Office holder? 20 Chop 23 Unruly bunch 24 Mimic 25 Sleeper cars 27 Morning moisture 29 Historic period 30 Sauce source 32 Cause of great pain 34 Established firmly 37 Owns 39 Ham's dad 42 Station 44 Top 45 Contemptible 46 Hebrew month 48 Opportunity 49 Responsibility 50 "Hey!" 53 Popular card game Solutions time 21 mins. C A S T B E D D I C K G O L E I D O I D L E O C O L I D G E R E A D A G E F E Y S T A Y S A F T B U Y W I M P Y C O M P A C T V A E R W A X O D O R D E N I Z E N W O O D Y L I D P A L D R A F T L E I T K O E U R O T O O L S H E D L E G O E O N H E E D I D O L A M Y E E L S Yesterday's answer 12-10 | 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 | | | | 12-10 CRYPTOQUIP RD UDT YTIIDYV FXV MGZFDHU FXGF JGPTMGZFTHVY YKVVIEPW IEKKY JEWXF AV RVYEWPGFVR G YKTJAVH JEKK? 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Not to mention the various autoimmune reactions that can occur, such as Guillain-Barré Syndrome, which is a paralytic autoimmune disease. I'll take the flu, rather than risking my lifetime in a wheelchair or losing my mind. The nasal spray she mention in her column lists these side effects: coughing, runny nose, chills, muscle aches, fevers, and headaches. Sounds familiar, doesn't it? The Global Advisory on Vaccine Safety reported that the nasal spray vaccine was found to cause Bell's palsy, or the paralysis of the facial nerve. Neither the needle nor the spray are effective ways of preventing the flu. There are several things you can start doing right now to protect yourself from the flu, including avoiding sugar, getting enough rest, keeping stress to a minimum, exercising and washing your hands. Just by looking at this list, it's no wonder why college students get sick, but they really don't have an excuse. Adjusting your lifestyle can have numerous benefits, aside from preventing illness. Christopher Voll is a freshman RIO TACO KANSAN FILE PHOTO Why I decided not to shop at JoeCollege.com With that, am I supposed to be impressed by all of the name dropping that he supposedly "does not want to be defined by"? Is this supposed to make me relate with him, and therefore feel sorry for him being rightfully sued? I am writing in regards to the article published Dec. 8 about the Joe College T-shirt lawsuit. Referring to Lew Perkins as an "asshole" seems completely unacceptable. Larry Sinks says that he feels as if the lawsuit has become personal. Making comments like that shows that he is the one making it personal. The University simply did not want trademarks to be knowingly stolen and have copyright laws broken. I have personally listened to Perkins speak, and although he has met more influential people than Kid Rock, he does not brag about it and weave a web of celebrity friends. Perkins has turned the athletic department around since coming to this University, and he has the best intentions not only for athletes but for all of the student body, as well. He is a soft-spoken, warm-hearted man who does not deserve to be called any names for simply standing up for not only the University's rights but for the students, as well. Does Sinks realize that ESPN refuses to show our student section if the Muck Fizzou shirts are worn? Better yet, does Sinks care about students getting scholarships that they have worked hard to receive? Considering he has been quoted saying that he will still distribute shirts that are questionable in the trademarks, it appears he does not. You will not find me in that store stealing money from KU, ever. Brittany Belford is a junior from Leavenworth. 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. 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Let's play a game. I'll describe a new store, and you try to guess what it is. I like 20 questions better, but it doesn't fit in my column space. STRENGTH WORLDWIDE It's not too big, about 15,000 square feet. It specializes in natural and organic foods. In it, you'll find Seventh Generation's green cleaning products. It delivers fresh, ready-to-eat meals. Although it sounds very Lawrence, it's only in Arizona so far. Any guesses? But Wal-Mart is. No, the Merc's not starting a new store in Arizona. At the end of October, Wal-Mart opened four Marketside stores, which is a new retail concept and subsidiary of Wal-Mart. It looks as though Marketplace wants nothing to do with Wal-Mart. Well, neither do I. But we share the same problem: Wal-Mart owns us. The store looks nothing like the gargantuan warehouses that we know and sometimes resent. The logo is cute and friendly, showing a stack of veggies sitting beside the store name. Unfair business practices, discrimination and killing small businesses are issues that some associate with Wal-Mart. The news-savvy may know stories of employees forced to work off the clock, corporate resistance to surveillance cameras in dangerous parking lots and strategically low wages to allow employees to earn government assistance. And yet, an estimated 90 percent of Americans shop at Wal-Mart at some time during the year. The brains behind Wal-Mart are so good it scares me. I try to quit Wal-Mart, and an organic grocery store is opened. You may laugh now, but wait until you try to break the dependency. I bet a store opens I wish I could say it's not me, but it is. that caters to your tastes with bargain-bin pricing, too. In light of this new endeavor, I've decided to confront my addiction to Wal-Mart and ask: How bad is it? Seventh Generation is a company that makes green cleaning products and prides itself on environmental responsibility. In a blog post, CEO Jeffrey Hollder wrote that his company created an index to rate 10 mass retailers on social and environmental performance. Fifteen categories factored into the rating, including each retailer's average hourly wage, the percentage of employees covered by health insurance, carbon and waste reduction goals and commitment to green building. "To our great surprise, we found that Wal-Mart scored at or near the top in most categories," Hollender wrote. But what about the lawsuit for discrimination against women employees? It's the largest workplace-bias lawsuit in history, according to Wal-Mart Watch, an investigation and advocacy group that challenged Wal-Mart in 2005 to increase transparency. And how will it reach zero waste if its new stores will use more energy than its energy-saving measures will save? Wal-Mart has a massive influence in the world, meaning it is in a powerful position environmentally. I can't help but think if it continues working toward significant change, it could have a greater influence than all the eco-friendly columns in the world. ASSOCIATED PRESS Affordable organics sound like a siren song to me, but I still have more than 20 questions about Wal-Mart and its new offspring. It looks good, and yet, it's Wal-Mart. The dark underbelly of the company is as vast as its environmental potential. English is an Overland Park junior in journalism and economics. What we didn't learn after September 11 I will do anything to help you. THIS ISLAND EARTH JOSHUA ANDERSON Often, when a foreign entity acts contrary to the wishes of the United States, government officials will declare that entity is a source of instability in the region. This official rhetoric labels them impediments to peace. In reality, they're more often than not impediments to the supposed U.S.-led global order. If our focus on elements of destabilization around the globe were really about peace, then we would have forces on the ground in the West Bank, confronting the extremist settler movement, which affects the lives of Palestinians and Israelis, and exacerbates the instability of the Middle East and the world. This past September witnessed the advent of the settler movement turning on the Israeli population. An Israeli professor critical of the settler movement was greeted with a pipe bomb in his home. It has long been known that Israeli settlers often terrorize the civilian population of Palestine, burning olive groves, vandalizing property, among other things. out the West Bank town of Hebron. True to form, after having been forced to abide by the law, they tore through the city, terrorizing residents and vandalizing property. What is noticeably absent from the news accounts in the American media is that these events occurred on Palestinian territory. After the removal of a group of these settlers from the so-called "House of Contention," the following week witnessed the rampaging of settlers and their allies through Israeli settlement of the West Bank is the greatest impediment to peace, and the refusal to halt construction is the clearest sign of Israel's true intention; the eventual annexation of the entire West Bank. American universities are embedded with a system of organizations that tacitly support the settlement endeavor. "Birthright" programs explicitly aim to foster a "personal attachment" with the land, hoping such an attachment would lead to immigration, and yet another soldier in the demographic wars of the occupied territories. The settlers, whose fanatical claim that God has given them the right to steal land at the expense of the livelihood — and lives — of those they have stolen it from him led to a 60-year occupation and an astounding loss of life. This sort of behavior is not tolerated by fanatic Muslim extremists, so why is it OK for extremist Jews? The settlement movement is a terrorist movement. Because of a conviction that God has given them the land, they are tightening their grip on the land with the support of Israel and the United States. We shouldn't underestimate people who believe a mandate from God supersedes the lives of innocent people — any American who paid attention on Sept. 11 should be able to tell you that. Anderson is a Perry junior in creative writing. FOR FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. You have a badittude. --- I'm slightly disappointed my hot chocolate isn't hot enough to scald my tonque --- --- Why do I have to take classes to graduate that I'm never going to need once I do? I just put my Pop Tarts in the microwave. --- --original. 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In November, the Lawrence City Commission revisited the law at the request of downtown business owners, who think the continuing prevalence of panhandling is discouraging shopper from visiting the area. Michael Tanner, a street musician who lived in the encampment and who later complained about the site's destruction to the City Commission, said the buildings could house as many as 50 people. One week later, after posting 24 hours notice in the preserve, city crews destroyed the camp. They hauled out enough building materials, bicycles and other possessions to fill a dump truck. The camp's residents scattered. In the week between the camp's discovery and its destruction, a third man, John Walters, 59, was found dead about a quarter-mile west of the restoration preserve beneath the Kansas River bridge. Walters had apparently died of natural causes, in the sense that a 59-year-old man dying under a bridge on a night when the temperature dipped to 27 degrees is natural. In November, the City Commission discussed ordinances to further restrict both panhandling downtown and overnight camping in public areas such as the restoration preserve, the signature behaviors of the homeless in Lawrence. As the Midwestern weather turned colder, the three deaths, the destruction of the homeless city and the commission debate gave Lawrence's homeless something they rarely had; visibility. --ly contacted within a single period of time, and they must be willing to be interviewed. According to a 2007 survey, Lawrence has a homeless population of about 300, which includes at least 100 children. The "point-in-time" survey is a bi-annual requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development gathering data through interviews conducted in a single 24-hour period. — about half of which are families with children. Privately, some put the city's homeless population closer to 400 Two weaknesses of the HUD survey method is that it counts only individuals who can be directly contacted within a single period of time, and they must be willing to be interviewed. Against the backdrop of Lawrence's total population, currently estimated at more than 88,500 by the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of homeless seems insignificant. When measured against the census population data for the downtown 66044 zip code, where most of the city's homeless congregate, approximately one out of every 100 downtowners is homeless. But when measured against the census population data for the downtown 66044 zip code,where most of the city's homeless congregate, approximately one out of every 100 downtowners is homeless. The National Coalition for the Homeless describes the primary cause of homelessness as "a growing shortage of affordable rental housing and a simultaneous increase in poverty." Beyond poverty and rent, the coalition lists four contributing causes of homelessness: lack of affordable health care, domestic violence, mental illness and addiction disorders. Beyond these factors are the people themselves. Five days a week, Catherine's day begins at 4:30 a.m. when the shelter's night monitor rises from his desk and nudges her awake. Later, he'll do it again for others needing wakeup calls. Some are day laborers at construction sites. Others do lawn maintenance or repetitive assembly-line labor. For --- Catherine, 48, unfurls her blankets and rises from the vinyl on the linoleum floor. The goal is to get up, get coffee, get showered and get out the door without disturbing any of the 30 other people sleeping in the homeless shelter. Catherine, it's custodial work at a hotel and classes at the University of Kansas. Because time management is key, she already has her books with her. At shift's end, she catches a bus from downtown to campus, where she lives out the other half of her life, as a KU student enrolled in six hours of undergraduate study. Catherine usually spends the remainder of the day in one of the KU libraries before returning to the shelter. "By eight o'clock, I'm just ready to be done." Catherine says. "I study as late as I can, but then it's lights-out at 10 around here, so that's pretty much that." Catherine, who's been staying at the shelter since early August, was the proverbial American one pay-check away from disaster. When she lost her job in May, Catherine ended up losing both her apartment and most of her possessions by the end of the summer. Friends offered what they could — $50 here, $50 there — but with rent at more than $500 plus utilities, it wasn't enough. "Like anyone would, I was pretty much scrambling," Catherine says. Although she has two sisters in other states and a brother in Kansas, all of whom are aware of her situation, no one has thus far offered to lend a hand. "I'm 48 years old. I'm an adult I'm on my own." Catherine saves. "My daughter offered to help with $100," Catherine says. Her daughter, a teenager who lives with Catherine's ex-husband, was working the concession stand at a public swimming pool at the time. "She said she'd give me her paycheck to help pay the rent. I told her no. I appreciated it, and of course I cried, but I told her to keep it." When she enrolled at the University in the middle of her personal housing crisis. But between the recently approved four-year tuition compact, an Orange Bowl victory and a men's basketball national title, the University got a record-breaking fall enrollment this year at 30,102 students, including 4,438 first-time freshmen. Nontraditional students such as Catherine didn't stand a chance at getting a spot in the residence halls. Although she initially enrolled in 12 credit hours, Catherine has since dropped to six to accommodate her work schedule. A bachelor's degree is part of her long-term plan to get a better job, but the short-term goal is to get out of the shelter by the end of the year. "My daughter offered to help with $100. She said she'd give me her paycheck to help pay the rent ... I appreciated it, and of course I cried, but I told her to keep it." "It's hard, once you get here, to dig yourself out of it," Catherine says. "But it can be done, and I plan on doing it." Situations like Catherine's have become increasingly common over the last decade, according to the National Coalition for the Homeless, and are likely to get worse — soon, says Michael Stoops, acting Executive Director. Catherine tried to qualify for student housing. CATHERINE Homeless Lawrence resident "How do I say this? There's a tidal wave coming," Stoops says. "Over 900,000 Americans have had their homes foreclosed upon. The unemployment rate is the highest it's been in the last 20 years. Whenever the economy is weak, it causes more people to become homeless." --rain on downtown, Mark spreads a pinch of tobacco along the length of a rolling paper, his fingers yellow with nicotine. For Mark and Leila, life in Lawrence is a waiting game. Bracing against the chilly wind, glancing up at the black clouds about to attack a near-freezing "Some people choose this lifestyle," Mark says, careful to shepherd any loose tobacco back into a Bugler pouch in his lap. "Other people are just out here on a temporary basis. I'm out here on a disability claim, and I'm gonna buy me a trailer. I'm not going to make this the rest of my life." Once a well-known carpenter in Douglas County, Mark, 51, injured his back in 2001. After surgery, Mark couldn't work and found himself on the streets within a year. On Feb. 9, Mark and Leila were married at the homeless shelter. "We just clicked," Leila says. "We kind of read each other's thoughts, know what each other is thinking all the time, pretty much. Seemed like the perfect fit." "I wasn't lookin' for nobody when I found her," Mark says. "I" Leila, 38, was once employed as a certified nurse's assistant but left her job to care for a boyfriend injured in a construction accident. When the relationship turned abusive, Leila says, she left him and her only residence, joining the estimated 10,000 adults who find themselves homeless because of domestic violence each month, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Leila met Mark her second day on the street. been divorced for, I don't know, ten years. She's my fourth wife" "He loves bringing that up." Leila says. Five years after filing a Social Security disability claim, Mark is still waiting. His claim is currently on its second appeal. LEILA Homeless Lawrence resident For Mark and Leila, who often choose to camp near the river rather than endure the crowding and noise of the shelters and anxiety exacerbated by post-traumatic stress disorders, the approaching winter is a reminder of what they're missing. "It's really hard to work as a nurse's assistant when you can't shower every day, and you've got dirty fingernails' cause you live at a campsite." "We're sat- isfied with our camp — we're "I could have a job right now if I had a place to live," she continues. "But I don't. It's really hard to work as a nurse's assistant when you can't shower every day, and you've got dirt fingernails 'cause you live at a campsite — they don't like to hire people who are dirty like that. They kind of frown on it." happy there," Leila says. "But we'd much rather have a house, you know. A place with heat and a refrigerator and a way to cook food where you don't have to worry about the rain putting your fire out." Mark, who says he has experienced his share of winter outdoors in Lawrence, looks to the future with a stoicism utterly lacking in self-pity. PLEASE DO NOT MESS WITH THE BAGS. THIS IS AN INTENTIONAL PATROL CASE. ATTENTION TO ANY QUESTIONS WHEN YOU REACH OUR HOSPITAL. Men and women from the Lawrence area gather in the basement of the First United Methodist Church on a Tuesday morning in early November. The church is home to the Jubilee Cafe, a twice-a-week program that serves free breakfast. The cafe is one of a thorough network of feeding programs throughout the downtown area, which many of the city's homeless depend upon for their survival. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN 'You just... deal with it, you Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Reading Road Trip U.S.A. A resident of the Lawrence Community Shelter takes his evening medication while the shelter's night manager keeps watch over the medications of others. Lack of adequate medical care is listed as one of the more major contributing to factors to homelessness in the United States. nite hor abo say buil B Bert Hea city's says the l of th ing there THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN NEWS 7A WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008 know?" Mark says. "Gear, up. Nothing else to do. Once you've been out here a little while, you come to that realization. I mean, that's the bottom line." --thing," Mike says. "Jewelry, flat-screen, pictures, just anything and everything. My ex-wife and I had a long conversation and decided it would be best if I moved out." 10 Mike can, remember the first time he smoked crack as though it were yesterday. "I was working at AT&T, and I just cashed my check," Mike says. "I went to the bank, took out $1,000, and blew it." Mike, 41, arrived in Lawrence from the Kansas City area in 2007. After 10 years of crack addiction, it seemed like the sanest place to go. "I was to the point in my addiction where I was pawning every A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mike first Olathe and went to a veteran's shelter in Leavenworth, but he was kicked out when administrators caught him using narcotics. When he was later released from a Johnson County detox center, staff members recommended a pair of men's halfway houses in Lawrence. Kansas City was out of the question, because Mike still had too many viable drug connections there. "I guess I thought that if I got away from Kansas City, I'd have a better chance," Mike says. "Which fooled me." "Right now, you could probably offer me some crack, and I could probably tell you no. But money has always been a trigger for me to go use." With the suggested recovery centers full, Mike began staying at the Salvation Army Emergency Shelter. Mike says he prefers it to the community shelter, primarily because it maintains a zero-tolerance stance toward inebriation and even administers Breathalyzer tests to individuals wanting to stay in the facility. Homeless men settle in for the night in the Lawrence Community Shelter, the facility's television remaining on for a few minutes after the lights-out call at 10 p.m. Though a 2007 Housing and Urban Development survey put the city's homeless population at more than 300 — including more than 100 children — outreach workers say the number is closer to 400. Ryan McGeeney/KANSA But a short time after his arrival, Mike, who owns a car, gave a ride to two individuals also staying in the shelter, who offered him crack. "That led to smoking crack, and it just escalated from there," he says. During the course of a year, Mike gradually identified his Achilles' heel: money. "I don't have a problem until I get money in my pocket," Mike says. "Right now, you could probably offer me crack, and I could probably tell you no. But money has always been a trigger for me to go use." --homeless population because we have such great services, that it's a problem that we're offering services here," Cook says. "I don't believe that's the case. I believe what is happening is that other cities are dumping their clients on us." Which puts Mike in a delicate situation. If the key to escaping homelessness is a job and steady income, and money means a return to drug abuse for Mike, what is the long-term solution? MIKE Homeless Lawrence resident The short-term solution, apparently, is total garnishment. Currently, Mike works for the Salvation Army, helping to coordinate the local holiday bell-ringing charity campaign, processing applications and driving ringers their stops. He says he's reached an agreement with two of the shelter captains to withhold his paychecks from him for the time being. "It's what I wanted, not what they wanted," Mike says, noting that he's not too comfortable with the prospect of a looming payday. [Photograph of a hospital room with three patients lying on beds]. A woman stands behind the desk, attending to one of the patients. Cook cites clients he is currently treating who were sent directly by institutions such as the Osawatomie State Hospital, the Topeka Rescue Mission, and authorities in Johnson County, where homelessness has been effectively outlawed. Soon, those other cities will have one fewer Lawrence shelter to rely on. The local Salvation Army has announced it will cease providing an emergency shelter to homeless people — including Captain Wesley Dalberg, the Salvation Army Corps Officer in charge of Lawrence's shelter, isn't particularly surprised that Mike and other homeless individuals eventually make their way here. "At some point, Lawrence definitely put out the welcome mat for homeless people, there's no doubt about that." Dalberg says. "I don't say that as a negative, but if you build it, they will come." Brad Cook, a social worker at Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center and member of the city's Homeless Outreach team, says the conventional wisdom of the homeless seeking out Lawrence of their own accord may be missing an ongoing trend. "The argument is always that there's an ongoing increase in the families who children — sometime in 2009 to focus on transitional housing for families trying to progress to a more stable arrangement. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Their shift from emergency shelter to transitional housing service is Ryan McGeeney/KNASAN A homeless man watches Lawrence firefighters and police behind the Lawrence Community Shelter in mid-November. Two of the shelter's residents, who had acquired the keys to a vehicle, had driven it into the side of a nearby building, damaging a natural gas meter. Lawrence police enjoy a reputation among many of Lawrence's homeless as being handed in their dealing with the person in keeping with the position of the Community Commission on Homelessness. They say Lawrence would be better served by a larger version of the community shelter providing all emergency shelter services for the city, freeing the Salvation Army and other providers to focus on other aspects of housing. YOUNG "It's really not possible for any one entity or agency to serve all the needs of all the people in any shelter," Dalberg says. "You'll find that although they do have some similarities, each individual has individual needs — they have baggage they carry with them, and I'm not talking about a suitcase." --as a homeless career. He says he began traveling the country, living off what public resources he could find, when he was 19. "I was a big reader until 1998, when I discovered the Internet," Dan says. "Now all I read is the CNN Web page. And I listen to a lot of talk radio. Everything I learned about politics, I learned by listening to talk radio." "Two or three times a day, I go over to the community center — it's a free gym," Dan says. "I go in and ride the elliptical at least twice a day. That's a cure for the blues right there. If I start feeling blue, I'll go jump on the elliptical and just ride the hell out of it." Dan glances over his shoulder for cops before slipping between the large aluminum doors that conceal three large dumpsters behind a downtown bookstore. Between visits to the gym, Dan spends time in the public library, surfing the Web. At 47, Dan finds himself midway through what is best described "You would not believe some of the great shit I find out here sometimes," Dan says, leaning over the edge of one of the dumpsters, rifling through the discarded magazines on top of the pile. Dan's days are filled with such routines. Not dumpster diving, per se — but a series of tasks designed to occupy his time. The shelter, the free clothing store, the church lunch. They don't necessarily lead anywhere — they are intentionally ends unto themselves. Three days a week, when the store dumps magazines that have failed to sell, Dan sifts through the dumpsters in search of software magazines. The employees tear off the cover, presumably so that no one tries to later resell them, but Dan isn't interested in that — he just wants the CD-ROMs often packaged with the magazines. "Lots of times, they'll have a complete version of Linux, which is a big find for me," Dan says. He trades the disks among a small network of local computer enthusiasts for other discs, eventually trading up to something he actually wants, like a USB wireless Internet device for the five-year-old Apple laptop he recently acquired. But Dan strikes out today. No software. Just a bunch of desecrated fashion magazines that are of no use to anyone now, if they ever were. Not even a sandwich. "Sometimes you'll find wrapped up sandwiches, perfectly good," Dan says. "The gourmet kind." "I've been and lots of towns in each state," Dan says. "I don't travel so much a n y m o r e. I'm turning into a home-body, probably because of age." Dan can't "I've been to 45 other states." Dan can't explain why he's avoided settling down with a job or a home. "I wonder myself sometimes," he says. "I attribute it to weakness of character or bad character — keeps me from doing the right thing, I don't like it, I just can't do the other thing: get a job and keep it. I've tried it lots of times, too." Dan is the contradictory mix of motivation and disinterest that infuriates critics of the homeless. He's active, cogent and sober — but has no interest in work, in the traditional sense, and though he chastises himself for his self-serving ethics, he doesn't mind exploiting available resources. "Trouble is, I agree with almost everything they say." Dan says of right-wing talk radio hosts. He says he thinks places such as the Lawrence Community Shelter should be shut down. "It would force me to do something else. My heart's on the right, but I use the left. That's the way it is. I absolutely know it's wrong, that they're enabling us." "Is it legal for me, or any other homeless person, to protect myself from freezing to death?" shame," he continues. "I remember when I first got started at this, back in my 20s, I was more ashamed of it than I am now. That's why I like being out on the road — there's "I've become numb to the MICHAEL TANNER Homeless Lawrence resident no shame involved. Nobody knows me, and they're never gonna see me again." Dan's political views lean to the right, but he has no problem with Lawrence's reputation as a liberal, hometress- friendly city. "People are civil," Dan says. "Free clothes, no way to go hungry. Crime's low, cops are nice. Some place like Tulsa or Oklahoma City, the cops will really beat the shit out of you." How Lawrence treats its homeless is actually a topic of some debate. The moment Dan says how gracious Lawrence Police are to the homeless, Fern, a middle-aged woman who frequents the local homeless facilities, says, "I never knew how rough Lawrence was on the homeless until I read it in the paper." Fern is likely referring to a 2006 Associated Press article, syndicated in papers across the country in which the National Coalition for the Homeless described Lawrence as the second-meanest city to homeless in the country. The criteria for this honor was primarily based on city ordinances such as those banning overnight camping in public spaces and aggressive panhandling. Though Sarasota, Fla., was No. 1, it's worth noting that Lawrence topped such notable mean competitors as Atlanta, Chicago and New York City. --worker at Bert Nash, the mentality behind destroying the campsite is emblematic of the frustration many people working within the social welfare system feel. "Is it legal," Michael Tanner asked, "for me, or any other homeless person, to protect myself from freezing to death?" When Tanner posed this question to the Lawrence City Commission in November, the mayor's chair must have been among the most uncomfortable in the room. Mayor Mike Dever was at a loss for words. Although news of the Parks and Recreation Department's dismantling the site was common knowledge by this time, Dever was only then coming to the realization that the city had acted on a standing order from the commission he now led as mayor. Tanner, who claimed responsibility for the buildup of the homeless encampment near the river, was not asking a hypothetical question. He said he built the campsite as a buttress against the coming cold winter, and now it was gone. For Brad Cook, the social "I don't consider what we did to be wrong by the law, but I question the action just a little bit," Dever says. "Not that I'm not supportive of staff, but me, personally, I question it. I didn't realize the extent of what occurred, and I feel like the timing was poor." "I feel for Michael," Dever says about Tanner. "And I understand that this was an outrage for him." "You always hear people criticizing the homeless, saying you have to pick up your bootstraps, and do this, do that," Cook says. "So you have a group of people here who are living by their own means, taking care of themselves — everything everyone who's critical of them wants them to do, and in the ultimate act of hypocrisy, they go in and destroy it." "There's an age-old adage that says you can judge a community by how it treats the least among them." Dever says. Despite the destruction of the homeless encampment near the river, Mayor Dever says it's important for the city to embrace the homeless population as part of the community. Dever says he's not swayed by the argument that improving Lawrence's homeless services will exacerbate the situation by attracting more homeless. "I think there's a simple concept of doing what's in the best interest of the community." Dever says. "You can't put in a larger shelter without also putting in place plans to move people from homelessness to a viable society where they're productive and able to provide for their families and themselves. I think as part of a comprehensive program, we can't just focus on the shelters. We have to focus on the programs to move people out of homelessness." Edited by Tara Smith 8A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10,2008 ART Painted leaves decorate lawns on Jayhawk Blvd. BARBIE WILLIAMS Jessica Sain-Baird/KANSAN Shannon Sullivan has been painting leaves in her attic in preparation for a public art display on campus today. The leaves, which she painted with a milk-based paint that is environmentally friendly, took two weeks to completely dry. She described the leaves, which are painted with bold colors, as striking. BY SACHIKO MIYAKAWA smivakawa@kansan.com Piles of colorful leaves filled the floor of Shannon Sullivan's loft apartment. Turquoise, white, orange and red — Sullain painted hundreds of natural leaves with a variety of colors, excited to see how people on campus would react to her artwork. Sullivan, Ottawa senior spread 15 large bags of painted leaves in front of the buildings on Jayhawk Boulevard early this morning to present her public art project. "The beauty of the piece is unpredictable," she said. "People might not think of it as art, but I want to shock and intrigue people." Sullivan said her project was inspired by the leaflets and flyers that student groups distributed on campus. Instead of overloading students with information, Sullivan said, she wanted to create colorful artwork that could cheer up students who were stressed with exams and papers. "I want to create a moment which makes people smile and wonder," she said. The artwork is the final assignment of her public art class, taught by John Hachmeister, associate professor of art. Hachmeister said the course covered various public art issues, from legal to structural to safety issues. For the final assignment, students used their knowledge of public art to create their own pieces. Hachmeister said public art could be found anywhere, from murals in municipal buildings to sculptures in parks. He said it was important for students to learn to create art that could appeal to a larger audience and to be knowledgeable about public art. "I told students that artists always have to be flexible," he said. Sullivan collected the leaves from the Public Works Department in Lawrence, which had collected the leaves from around town. She painted each leaf with bio-degradable paint, using a professional painting sprayer. She said the challenge of the project was to figure out how to paint the massive piles of leaves efficiently, and a traditional paintbrush was not "I don't think I used anything that is for artists," she said. Robert Knapp, Houston senior and Sullivan's boyfriend, helped Sullivan collect the leaves and place them this morning. "I've been here for four years, and the final week is one of the most tough times for many KU students," he said. "What she's doing can brighten up everyone on campus." Edited by Brenna Hawley Need A Break? Escape the Grind of Finals Week Finals Guide Pick up you copy on December 15th - 19th THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN POLITICS Illinois Gov. arrested Tuesday Democrat allegedly tried to sell Obama's Senate seat ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was roused from bed and arrested Tuesday after prosecutors said he was caught on wires taps audaciously scheming to sell Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat for cash or a plum job for himself in the new administration. "I've got this thing and it's (expletive) golden," the 51-year-old Democrat said of his authority to appoint Obama's replacement, "and I'm just not giving it up for (expletive) nothing. I'm not gonna do it." Prosecutors did not accuse Obama himself of any wrongdoing or even knowing about the matter. The president-elect said, "I had no contact with the governor or his office, and so I was not aware of what was happening." FBI agents arrested the governor before daybreak at his Chicago home and took him away while his family was still asleep, saying the wirestap convinced them that Blagoievich's "political corruption crime spree" had to be stopped before it was too late. "The Senate seat, as recently as days ago, seemed to be on the verge of being auctioned off," U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald said. "The conduct would make Lincoln roll over in his grave." The FBI said in court papers that the governor was overheard conspiring to sell the Senate seat for campaign cash or lucrative jobs for himself or his wife. Patti, a real estate agent. Federal investigators bugged the governor's campaign offices and tapped his home phone, capturing conversations laced with profanity and tough-guy talk from the governor. Chicago FBI chief Robert Grant said even seasoned investigators were stunned by what they heard, particularly since the governor had known for at least three years he was under investigation for alleged hiring fraud and clearly realized agents might be listening. He spoke of using the Senate appointment to land a job with a nonprofit foundation or a union-affiliated group, and even held out hope of getting appointed as Obama's secretary of health and human services or an ambassador. According to court papers, the governor tried to make it known through emissaries, including union officials and fundraisers, that the seat could be had for the right price. Blagojevich allegedly had a salary in mind — $250,000 to $300,00 a year — and also spoke of collecting half-million and million-dollar political contributions. The governor's spokesman had no immediate comment on the charges, but the governor has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. As recently as Monday, he told reporters: "I don't care whether you tape me privately or publicly. I can tell you that whatever I is say is always lawful." The charges do not identify by name any of the political figures under consideration for the Senate seat, referring to them only as "Candidate 1," "Candidate 2," and so on. However, those being considered for the post include: Obama confidante Valerie Jarrett, Reps. Jesse Jackson Jr., Danny Davis, Jan Schakowsky and Luis Gutierrez; Illinois Senate President Emil Jones; and Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Director Tammy Duckworth. Fitzgerald did not address whether any of the potential Senate candidates crossed the line themselves and could face charges. And it was unclear from court papers whether the governor or his aides spoke directly to the candidates. Blagojevich was charged with two counts: conspiracy to commit fraud, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and solicitation to commit bribery, which is punishable by up 10 years. He was released on his own recognition. Blagojevich, a former congressman, state lawmaker and prosecutor, also was charged with illegally threatening to withhold state assistance to Tribune Co., owner of the Chicago Tribune, in an attempt to strong-arm the newspaper into firing editorial writers who had criticized him. In addition, the governor was accused of engaging in pay-to-play politics — that is, doling out jobs, contracts and appointments in return for campaign contributions. Court papers portrait Blagojevich as a greedy, vindictive politician who couldn't wait to find ways to cash in on the Senate appointment. The charges also paint a picture of breathtaking arrogance and perhaps churlessness, with the governor contemplating a Cabinet position or even a run for the White House despite an abysmal 13 percent approval rating and a reputation as one of the most corrupt governors in the nation. Blagojevich becomes the latest in a long line of Illinois governors to become engulfed in scandal. He was elected in 2002 as a reformer promising to clean up after Gov. George Ryan, who is serving six years in prison for graft. The scandal leaves the Senate seat in limbo. Illinois legislative leaders said they were preparing to quickly schedule a special election to fill Obama's seat rather than let Blagoevich pick someone. ODD NEWS NYC man has spent $7,500 fighting '06 parking ticket NEW YORK — A retired New York City man said he'd spent $7,500 fighting a $115 parking ticket because he had "nothing else to do." 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RAINS rains@kansan.com PHOTO COURTESY OF KANSAS ATHLETICS PHOTO COURTESY OF KANSA ATLHETRIC Keith Loneker was an All-Big Eight offensive tackle at Kansas and appeared set for a lucrative career in the NFL. But his pro career ended after just three seasons and he turned attention toward a career in Hollywood. Keith Loneker was riding high. The former Kansas offensive tackle was having the best training camp of his three-year NFL career. He was outplaying veterans and looked set to win a starting spot on the offensive line with the Atlanta Falcons. "I felt like it was the best football I had played," Loneker said. "The other linemen thought I was going to get the starting spot. They felt like I was going to be the guy" But as final cuts approached in August, Loneker was stopped during a workout and told that assistant coach Rich Brooks needed to see him. Brooks, the team's defensive coordinator, called Loneker into his office on that day in 1997 to inform the former All-Big Eight tackle that it was over. He had been cut. The 6-foot-3, 330-pound Loneker saw Brooks' lips moving, but he didn't hear a word he said. "I wasn't trying to hear any of it," Loneker said. Loneker, the guy with the outgoing personality that everyone loved, had been released for the second time in as many training camps. He was without a job and a way to support his wife, Kelly, and their two young children. He headed back to his hotel and packed his bags to return home to Lawrence. His NFL career appeared over, and he hadn't graduated from Kansas and didn't have a second job to fall back on. Loneker was in trouble. A ringing telephone interrupted his worried thoughts. Loneker crouched down into his right --- tackle position, threw a solid block on a Missouri defensive end, and watched as Tony Sands ran by for a 15-yard gain. The next play was called — another run. Loneker and right guard John Jones approached the line. "Lonny, where do you think the ball is coming this time?" Jones said. "I think it's coming here," Loneker answered, an air of cockiness in his voice. Sands rushed for a then-NCAA record 396 yards on 58 carries against the Tigers that day in 1991. The record remains a KU mark that probably won't be touched for some time. As Loneker reflects on his four years at Kansas, nothing stands out more than the dominating performance by both Sands and the offensive line. "It was Tony's senior year, it was Mizzou, it was his last game — he was real emotional," Loneker said. "He was just ready to play that day. He turned a lot of two-yard runs into 10- and 15-yard runs." By his senior year in 1992, Loneker was named first team All-Big Eight and was ranked in Mel Kiper Jr's top 100 players entering the 1993 NFL Draft. It looked as though Loneker was a can't-miss prospect with a big and lucrative future ahead of him in the game he loved. But then things changed. At the scouting combine, teams found out about a hip surgery Loneker had when he was in eighth grade. Scouts were afraid he would sign and say he was too injured to play and just collect the signing bonus. He had shown no signs of lingering problems and was one of the top linemen in the country, but that didn't matter. He went undrafted. "We kept telling them and telling them that I was fine," Loneker said. "But it is what it is." SEE LONEKER ON PAGE 4B WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Consistency is key for junior point guard Jacobs Jacobs adjusts to responsibility as team leader early in season BY JAYSON JENKS jjenks@kansan.com Immediately after Kansas' convincing 76-55 victory against Iowa on Nov. 18, a text awaited junior guard LaChelda lacobs. I'm so proud of you because I know that's how you can play every day. It was a simple message, one that Jacobs likely could have received from any friend or family member. That it came from assistant coach Karen Lange, though, gave the words extra meaning. jacobs and Lange share one of the most interesting and important player-coach relationships in college basketball — the raw season stats point guard and the mentor in charge of sharpening those skills. "I told her I think you can average 10 points, five or six assists, two turnovers, four defensive rebounds and two steals," Lange said. "I think that's achievable for her every game." Early on, Karen Lange made her statistical expectations clear to junior guard LaChelda Jacobs. "She demands a lot from me" Jacobs said, "because she knows I have it in me." So far, Jacobs has been close to matching those numbers through six games. Team Points Rebounds Assists Turnovers Steals Sacred Heart 10 4 5 5 4 Iowa 18 3 6 1 3 St. Louis 10 5 5 4 1 New Orleans 9 8 7 8 1 San Jose State 6 5 5 2 0 Marquette 5 3 7 5 0 Season 9.7 4.7 5.8 4.2 1.5 Never was that more apparent than winn Jacobs' performance against Iowa. Facing a team that tied for first place in the Big Ten last season, Jacobs turned in her most complete game of the young season. She scored a team-high 18 points, distributed six assists and, most importantly, committed just one turnover. Two games later, though, Jacobs committed a season-high eight turnovers against a New Orleans team that lost by 30 to Oklahoma State earlier in the season. More than anything, those two games reveal the areas in which Jacobs still needs the most improvement: turnovers and consistency. The Iowa game, Lange said, should be the starting point, not a peak. "When LaChelda's on and when she's having that energy, she passes it on to everyone else," Lange said. "We talk to her all the time about it. You can really dictate our defensive intensity by what you bring and how you SEE JACOBS ON PAGE 3B CLANSY DU KANSAN FILE PHOTO LaChelda Jacobs drives to the basket against a defender in Kansas' Nov. 14 game against Sacred Heart. The Jawhayks won 106-64 and Jacobs scored 10 points on the night, adding five assists and four rebounds. Jacob's best game of the season came against Iowa, when she scored 18 points and added six assists as the Jawhawks beat the Hawkeyes 76-55. Kansas faces Western Illinois at 7 p.m. tonight at Allen Fieldhouse. 9 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN quote of the dav "It's like a division sign." I just wish you would take those off!" Evan in "Superbad," a movie in which Keith Loneker played a small role. Source: IMDB.com. Winter holidays breed sports memories fact of the day Keith Loneker isn't the only former Jayhawk athlete to play small roles in films, Greg Ostertag had a part in "Eddie," and Rex Walters played a role in "Blue Chips." Q: Which sports movie did Robert DeNiro win a Best Actor Oscar for? trivia of the day A: "Running Bull" The snow fell Tuesday afternoon and it felt like the holidays. The holidays, of course, are about a lot of things. They're about family and food and snow and the 24-hour marathon of "A Christmas Story" on TNT. But for me, the holidays have always been about sports. The holidays mean NBA thrillers on Christmas and bowl games on New Year's Day. The holidays mean NFL playoffs, afternoon games at Allen Fieldhouse and high school basketball in loud, claustrophobic gyms. Yep, besides March or maybe October, the holidays might just be the best sports time of the year. BY RUSTIN DODD rdodd@kansan.com But for me, the best holiday sports moments never occurred on television, inside Allen Fieldhouse, or even in a high school gym. The memories were always formed in my front yard. And with that, as we close out 2008, here's The Morning Brew's top three ways to make your holiday sports moments memorable. 1. Backyard Snow Football 1. Backyard Snow Football It's a classic American tradition. You choose up sides, throw on a puffy winter coat and roll around in the snow. The only thing better than the football is the hot chocolate afterwards. 2. Brett Favre Football Brilliant reader Ryan McIntosh gets credit for this new twist on the old backyard family football game. Seen the Brett Favre commercial for Wranglers jeans? It's the one with Favre and a group of friends playing two-hand touch football in the middle of some empty field. You can probably see where this is going. Brett Favre football is pretty simple. You grab a bunch of friends, put on a pair of jeans — preferably Wranglers — drive to a city park — preferably in a truck — and play. Just remember: You can't wear coats and you always go deep on third down. 3. Community Fitness Center Basketball Pickup basketball is an old staple and hardly unique. But there's always something special about being back at home, venturing out into the cold with a group of old friends, and ending up at some random fitness club with a bunch of locals running five-on-five. There's always some old crafty lefty named "Bones" who can stick the three. There's always some old man wearing a heandband, tank top and knee braces who grabs every rebound and loose ball. And the goals always seem to be a little shorter than 10 feet. THE MORNING BREW INSIGHT BOWL HISTORY So Kansas is already a heavy favorite against Minnesota in the Insight Bowl. No surprise there. But do you remember this? Minnesota has some bad history in Tempe, Ariz. Two years ago, at the 2006 Insight Bowl, Minnesota pulled off one of the greatest chokes in sports history. Seriously, it was bad. The Golden Gophers led Texas Tech 38-7 with 7:47 left in the third quarter. But somehow, against all conceivable odds, Texas Tech rallied to score 31 consecutive points. The game went into overtime and Texas Tech won 44-41. It was the biggest comeback in bowl history. And of course, the coach of that Minnesota team was former Kansas coach Glen Mason. WEDNESDAY YOUTUBE SESH Mario Chalmers continues to impress for the Miami Heat, and on Tuesday, Chalmers finished the most spectacular dunk of his young career against the Charlotte Bobcats. To see, type PETER "Mario Chalmers dunks against the Bobcats" into your YouTube search. Enjoy. Chalmers SPEEDWAY CRIME Man convicted by jury for shooting at detective — Edited by Andy Greenhaw KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Jurors have convicted a man of attempted murder, robbery and other counts in the shooting of a detective who was guarding a Kansas Speedway vault just hours after a Nextel Cup race ended. The Kansas City Star is reporting that Fredrick Douglas was convicted Tuesday of attempted capital murder, aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary and attempted aggraviated robbery. The 68-year-old Kansas City man was acquitted on an aggravated battery charge. Defense attorney Debera Erickson conceded that Douglas was at the scene of the Oct. 1, 2006, shooting of Kansas City, Kan., Detective Susan Brown. But Erickson argued that there was no evidence that Douglas and co-defendant Nolden Garner went to the speedway with the intent to kill Brown. Garner goes on trial in January. It's gotta be the pants Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 6. 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There remains a fascination about the 19-year-old from Hawaii Swing coach David Leadbetter was asked if the LPGA Tour needed Wie as much as she needed the tour, and he found his answer walking up the final hole with a couple of hundred fans who had gone the distance. The question is whether that "Look around," he said. Q-school winner Stacy Lewis, the former NCAA champion from Arkansas who went 5-0 in the Curtis Cup this summer in her last amateur event, was the latest who couldn't figure out from a player's perspective why Wie received so much attention. Such thinking used to be naive. stem thinking user to be have. No other teenage girl came within three matches of qualifying for the Masters and nine holes of qualifying for the men's U.S. Open. 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AND a free drink of choice for every $25 giftcard purchased or spent with a RoastmasterRewards Card DUNN BROS COFFEE 1618 W 23rd St • (785) 865-4211 • www.dunnbros.com Wie remains a big hitter, but Lewis kept up with her on occasion, and others (Sophie Gustafson, Brittany Lincicome) have shown to be just as long if not longer. One of the more memorable lines that helped create the mystique of Wie came from Tim Herron, who played with her in a junior pro-am at the Sony Open. Coming off the 18th green, Herron acted indignant when a magazine reporter asked him about Wie. 55 AMAZING pizza, burgers & beer SERVING UP TRADITION JOHNNY'S YAVERN You're not around for 55 years unless you have something amazing to offer. Just 'cross the bridge 401 N.2nd St. 842-0377 4 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008 SPORTS 3B JACOBS (CONTINUED FROM 1B) start the game.' "There's a lot of this game that isn't a skill part that she's really starting to understand and embrace." In her first two seasons, Jacobs started a combined eight games while splitting time between point and shooting guard as a reserve. This season, it appeared all but certain that incoming freshman Angel Goodrich would take over the starting point guard position, forcing Jacobs to remain on the bench. Still, Lange continued to push: If you can do this, this and this and if you can get better in these areas, you can be really good. When Goodrich's debut season ended before it began with an ACL injury, Jacobs was ready. "LaChelda's a pretty confident player," Lange said, "and I love that about her. I don't think that she ever doubted what she was capable of doing, whether we had Angel or not." For her part, Jacobs understands the importance of getting past a miscue. "The game is so fast," she said. "When you make a mistake, you just have to pick it back up and make a good play the next time." Indeed, turnovers have been a major focal similarly unfathomable 28 turnovers as a team. And, as players and coach Bonnie Henrickson said blatantly after the game, those miscues point in Jayhawk's. During practices, Kansas coaches track turnovers while players participate in a drill. And when a Jayhawk doesn't finish a practice with more assists. "The game is so fast. When you make a mistake,you just have to pick it back up and make a good play the next time." LACHELDA JACOBS Junior guard than turnovers, she must spend extra time dribbling or passing. "So it might be that in a two-and-a-half hour practice, they may really only be live for about 20 minutes," Lange said. "Well, in those 20 minutes you might turn it over 12 times. If you're playing 20 minutes in a game, 12 turnovers really isn't very good." Although no player committed 12 turnovers in Sunday's 67-57 loss at Marquette, Kansas committed a the Jayhawks a win. In that game, the boys had a team-high seven assists, but the 5-foot-10 guard tied another team-high with five turnovers. Solid play from the point guard position is vital if Kansas wants to reach its postseason goal of making the NCAA Tournament. And it's something Jacobs and Lange continually talk about. "Really, you need to understand that every little thing you do matters," Lange said. "You're the point, you're the key for what we do. You can't win in this league without a good point guard. You just can't." Edited by Mary Sorrick kansas vs western illinois, 7 p.m. ABOUT WESTERN ILLINOIS; Simply put, the Westwinds aren't a very good basketball team. They enter the game 2-6, including a 67-38 trouncing by IUPII (5-3) on Saturday. And against IUPII, Western Illinois made just one of 16 shots in the first half. Key Stat: In a 67-57 loss at Marquette on Sunday, Kansas' four post players combined for 11 of the team's 28 turnovers. The Jayhawks can live with occasional mistakes from the guards, but they'll struggle down the road if their interior players continue to give up the ball. Outlook: After Western Illinois, Kansas plays three road games, including a tough UCLA team on Dec. 21. The Jayhawks need to put the Westerwinds away early and easily heading into their road trip. NOTES: NOTES: Boogaard still out, no timetable set for return timetable set for return Sophomore center Krysten Boogaard will not play against Western Illinois because of a stress reaction in her leg, coach Bonnie Henrickson said yesterday, Boogaard, who averaged eight points and four rebounds, has missed four games with the injury. Henrickson said Boogaard would not play until she was pain free. "And I haven't been given how many days she needs to be pain free before she can play," Henrickson said. Feickert sees more playing time In Kansas' first four games, junior Rebecca Feickert played at three of the minutes. But without sophomore center Krysten Boogaard and with inconsistent post play, Feickert's playing time has spiked. In the last two games, Feickert has played 32 minutes, scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds. Coach Bonnie Henrickson said she expected Feickert to continue seeing minutes in the absence of Boogaard. "In our last two games, she's been our best post player," Henrickson said. "It's about kids who produce. She's been given an opportunity and done a great job." -Jayson Jenks MEN'S BASKETBALL Focus shifts to practice time Hawks hope to capitalize on downtime after busy week BY CASE KEEFER keefer@kansan.com Kansas coach Bill Self figures his players aren't looking forward to the next 10 days. The Jayhawks play only one game, Saturday afternoon against Massachusetts at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo., which means they will practice plenty. Self loves it but thinks his players loathe it — he said they'd rather play four games as they did in the past nine days. KANSAS 54 Apparently, Self hasn't asked freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor for his thoughts on the subject. Taylor said he was excited for the opportunity to improve through practice and hoped his teammates felt the same way. Jon Goering/KANSAN Senior center Matt Kleinmann battles for a rebound during Saturday's game against Jackson State. Coach Bill Self said Kleinmann got the start because none of the other big men had practiced hard enough. The team will have plenty of time to work on how it practices because its next game isn't until Saturday, when the Jayhawks play Massachusetts in Kansas City. They will work on everything. Self will use the time to add new offensive sets and polish existing ones. "If they don't think so then I don't know about them," Taylor said. "I know I have some things to get better at. I know everybody has some things to work on." Rebounding might also be a focus, as Kansas out-rebounded Jackson State by only one board in its last game. Don't forget about defense, either. With Self, there's always room to improve defensively. The players are expecting the practices to carry that theme. "I know they're going to be defensive-oriented," sophomore guard Tyrel Reed said. Reed said he would spend time grabbing rebounds under the basket. No guard on the Kansas roster is averaging more than two and a half rebounds per game. Reed thinks the guards need to help more on the boards. Taylor wants to keep easing into his role as a point guard. He recorded a career-high 11 assists against Jackson State. But Taylor's first instinct is to score. Practice can help him become a more natural passer. Freshman forward Marcus Morris said he was still adjusting to a new position. He played small forward in high school but has started five of Kansas' eight games at power forward. He's not used to posting up and continues to learn new techniques during practice from assistant coach Danny Manning. "I enjoy both," Aldrich said. "It's always fun to get out there and play in front of the crowd, but it's tiring Perhaps all the Jayhawks like practicing more than Self expected. Sophomore center Cole Aldrich said it provided a different sort of satisfaction. "He was a great post player — we all know that," Morris said. "So whatever he tells me to do, I'll do." at the same time. It's nice to get in there and practice and work on the things we need to get better at." Edited by Mary Sorrick Every Thursday 50¢ DRAWS at Duffy's in EconoLodge [6th & Iowa] $3 Pitchers Every Wednesday! Thurs, Dec. 11 Will YOU be the next Miss Phoggy Dog? 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Tribune's first hearing in bankruptcy court is scheduled for Wednesday morning in Delaware. Operating outside the bankruptcy means the Cubs won't need to hold a bankruptcy auction, a more cumbersome process because of the checks and balances that Chapter 11 protec- hold by Tribune's Chapter 11 filing Monday. Still, it's not clear whether Tribune's more than 1,000 creditors would agree to leave such a prized asset outside the bankruptcy court's control. "I'd be more concerned with the larger creditors, the banks," Gimme Credit senior analyst Dave Novosel said. "While banks typically, at least, want to be accommodating, in today's environment, they have less ability to do so, considering their own issues." tion requires. Including the Cubs in the filing could hamper the team's ability to pursue expensive free agents, manage its farm system and quickly Lisa Hill Fenning, a former judge who now is a bankruptcy attorney at Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, said sales of sports teams are complicated because leagues and owners need to approve the winning bidder. As a result, she believes creditors will let Tribune leave the Cubs outside the bankruptcy case because selling it out of court is simpler and likely to be smoother for potential bidders. By June of this year, there were still nine approved bidders on the list, and in August, Zell announced the field had been narrowed to five. At least three would-be buy- make deals without going to a bankruptcy judge for approval. Tribune Co. announced on Opening Day 2007 that, besides accepting a buyout offer from real estate mogul Sam Zell, it was selling the Cubs and Wrigley Field. Since then, Tribune has moved slowly in soliciting bids and considering the potential buwers. ers have submitted second-round bids to Tribune, and a Cubs senior vice president, Crane Kenney, said last week that he expects the franchise to be sold by spring training, which begins in February. Tribune Co. entered bankruptcy Monday, burdened by $13 billion debt. The newspaper company has 20,000 employees and owns large daily newspapers such as the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Hartford (Conn.) Courant and the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel, cable channels and 23 TV stations. On Monday, the Cubs said the bankruptcy of its parent would change very little as the team tries to finally win its first World Series since 1908. "It is business as usual at Wrigley Field as the Cubs continue to prepare for the 2009 season," a team statement said. 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He was expected to battle for the starting job the next season but reported late because of a contract dispute and didn't play much until the end of the year. When the Rams moved from Los Angeles to St. Louis, Loneker had a tattoo of the city's famous Gateway Arch inked on his leg as a sign of loyalty to the city and the team. He didn't get any in return — he was released by the Rams during training camp in 1996. He finally latched on with the Falcons for the last three games of the season, but the next training camp in 1997 was his last as an NFL player. --and wanted to help his friend make the tape. Lazzerino knew Loneker's imposing frame needed to be seen on film. Loneker answered the phone. On the other end was Jim Price, an old buddy of Loneker's from his days in Los Angeles. "He asked me if I made the team and I said no." Loneker said. "He said, 'Awesome, because I got a friend out here that has a girlfriend who is producing a movie, and they can't find the right guy for this part. I told him about you and they want to see you on tape.'" So Loneker, who had never acted before, returned to Lawrence thinking about how he was going to put together an audition tape that would be convincing enough to earn him the role of White Boy Bob in the movie "Out of Sight." Another friend, Chris Lazzerino, was interested in asleep writing "His enormity wouldn't come through on just a regular video," said Lazzerino, now Maumalanga, stayed close with him after their time at Kansas. They knew he wasn't ready to give up the game he loved so easily. the editor of the Kansas Alumni magazine. "Even if he's walking around the room, his physical presence doesn't come through. I told him that he needed to do something that showed his physicality." "His incredible personality came out," Lazzerino said. "He's just one of those guys that lights up in front of the camera. We were just basically doing horse play and he just picked me up in a fireman's carry and walked around the room with me." Lonerek sent the tape to the movie's producers but was so unconvinced he would receive the job that he continued talking to NFL teams about getting another shot to play football. Loneker's college roommates, Charley Bowen and Chris The 6-foot-2, 250-pound Lazzerino suggested that Loneker pick him up and carry him around the room during his reading of a scene from the movie. Loneker's eyes brightened. "It was tough for him." Bowen said. "He may not come right out and say it but you knew that it bothered him." --between movies to coach his son, Keith Jr., and his youth football team and stay close to his family. He worked as a security guard at Lawrence High School and became a substitute teacher in the district. But a few days later the phone rang again. The movie role — and a new career — was Loneker's if he wanted it. Said Maumalanga: "It wasn't just football. It was his job. When he lost that ability to earn a living doing something that he loved, it was tough." "His incredible personality came out. He's just one of those guys that lights up in front of the camera." After years of two-a-day practices in the summer heat and grueling offseason weight-training sessions preparing for the NFL, Loneker was receiving the first class treatment he had always dreamed of. After never taking an acting class, Loneker was doing what seemed unthinkable — standing on the set of a movie with one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, George Clooney. "I spent my whole life giving everything to football and the way I was treated in return loyalty-wise wasn't right," Loneker said. "Here I was, never done any acting, and I show up and they are picking me up in limos and making sure I had everything I needed. It was humbling. The non-loyalty of NFL football was smacking me in the face." Even his friends didn't see it coming. Growing up in New Jersey, Loneker never envisioned that type of life, not even in the NFL. His goal was to win a Super Bowl. "I thought he was unbelievably good in 'Out of Sight,' Lazzerino said. "And maybe it was because it was his first time and he had no idea just how improbable it was that he was doing this." Loneker starred in the 2002 FEX made-for-TV movie, "Big Shots." CHRIS LAZZERINO Keith Loneker's friend Confessions of a Campus Bookie," but didn't appear in another movie until he landed a small part in the 2007 flick "Superbad" as Wild Bill Cherry. He used the time off While in Los Angeles to film "SuperBad," he was called to meet with Clooney about a role in his film "Leatherheads." "It was fun for me because I'm such a fan of football," Loneker said of his role as a high school lineman in the movie. "Even though it wasn't exactly like they did it, but to be in the old leather pants and the leather helmet and learning a little bit about how they played back then and their strategies and stuff, it was pretty cool." "We were just covered head to toe in mud," Loneker said. "It was miserable." The crew spent two weeks filming the final game in the mud and rain. Even though the scene appeared finished, Clooney made the cast and crew stay one more day. PHOTO COURTESY OF KEITH LONEKER 74 76 PHOTO COURTESY OF KANSAS ATHLETICS Keith Loneker played right tackle when KJ running back Tony Sands set the then-NCAA record with 396 rushing yards against Missouri in 1991. He then played for three years in the NFL before finding success as an actor in Hollywood. JOHN BLAKE Keith Loneker, middle, has a small role in the hit comedy "Superbad." The former KU football player played Wild Bill Cherry and made an appearance during the party scene. "He kept us there all day and then got us all muddy and lined up and everything that night," Loneker said. "He got ready to say action and said, 'You know what? I don't think I need this shot.' I was thinking, it must be pretty cool to have enough money to pay everybody for six extra days when you didn't need them." Loneker's most recent movie, "Lakeview Terrace," teamed him with the movie's director, Neil LaBute, who also attended the University. His smaller sport also allowed him to act alongside the movie's star, Samuel L. jackson. He doesn't currently have any spots lined up for future movies, but he has almost finished writing a screenplay with his lifelong friend Jimmy Geoghegan, which the two hope to sell. "Those big-time actors have a small shelf life," Loneker said. "If you can be a good character actor, then you can work consistently for a long time. I'm a character. Sometimes I'll be there for two minutes, sometimes I'll be lucky enough to be there for 20 minutes. I'm realistic." Though Loneker doesn't have the multimillion dollar NFL contract that he once dreamed about, he's making enough money to get by. He gets most of his money from movies in residuals, sent out months after the movie has gone to DVD. Lonerek, who has been in six movies, isn't and won't be a movie's main star — he's not George Clooney. But he has a defined role, one that movies often need — the bad boy enforcer. "Contrary to what everybody believes, outside of guys like George Clooney, the set fee and daily rates for guys like me is not big," Loneker said. "With kids and all of that, you need to do other things. It always needs to be a little better. But I'm doing OK." "That one was hard to do but it was cool to do because now my family knows that we can do it again if we have to." Loneker said. "My kids are old enough that we talk on the phone and stuff so it's not that bad. They get to see me a lot when I'm home, but there has to be a sacrifice for that." Loneker sips on his coffee at the J&S coffee shop at Sixth and Wakarusa streets. He's just finished his duties as a substitute teacher for a special education class at Free State High School. He's not an actor on this day — he's a teacher and a father. PHOTO COURTESY OF KELLE Loneker played the role of a high school football lineman in the hit movie "Leatherheads" earlier this year. Loneker acted alongside George Clooney and Rene Zellweger in the romantic comedy set in the 1920s. The time in between movies allows him to spend time with his children, Keith Jr. and Kylee, a freshman at Free State. It's hard to find a person who doesn't like Keith Loneker. When asked to describe the man behind the large frame, every answer is the same. They know about their dad's success — kind of. "A lot of the stuff that I do, I can't let them see the whole movie," Loneker said. "But they dig it. It's fun for them." PHOTO COURTESY OF KEITH LONEKER Loneker spends a lot of time with his family when he is home because he knows he could be called to leave for another movie at anytime. He spent four months away from Kelly and the kids during the filming of "Leatherheads." "He would do anything for you," Bowen said. "If you are loyal to --him, he's loyal to you. He shoots you straight. If you ask him a question or something, you might not like the answer that you get, but it's going to be honest. You're going to know what he stands up for. You may not like it, but you know it's coming from the heart." Loneker likes being the center of attention, whether it's on the big screen or while hanging out with his friends. "I've always had an entertaining itch," Loneker said. "I'm the guy that when we're sitting around drinking some beer, I'm the one telling the jokes. That's my gig." A quality most noticed by his former teammates is his dedication to everything he does, whether it be football, acting or anything else. "If he loves something, he becomes a student of it," Maumalanga said. "He was a student of football but unfortunately it didn't work out ideally and now he's become a student of the entertainment business. He's just one of those guys where if he loves something, everything else falls into place." Despite his hard work, the success Loneker has enjoyed after football still remains hard for some of his friends to believe. "Movies are for movie stars," Bowen said. "You never thought you would know somebody who would get to have that opportunity" Even though Loneker had no prior film experience, a film enthusiast such as Lazzerino can see how his pal found success. "If you're going to create a recipe for an amateur to break into Hollywood, Keith would be one of those guys," Lazzerino said. "He's intelligent, he's eager, he's dedicated, he's willing to try new things and he enjoys having a good time. All of that adds up to someone who can overcome the odds." Overcoming the odds is something that Loneker has done his entire life. After being told he would never play football again following his eighth-grade surgery, he earned all-conference honors in college and then became an NFL starter. When that career abruptly came to a halt, Loneker lucked into a new way of life. "More than anything, he's one of those guys that you're really glad to see catch a break," Lazzerino said. "He's one of those really good guys that deserves everything he's getting. He's working hard for it." 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I would like to be able to report that we are immune to the troubles around us, but we are not. Properly managed, I am confident the NFL will emerge stronger, more efficient and poised to pursue long-term growth opportunities." The NFL long has been regarded as one of the most wealthiest pro sports leagues on the planet. In September, Forbes called the NFL "the richest game" and the "the strongest sport in the world." The league has revenues of approximately $6.5 billion of which an estimated $4.5 billion goes to players. But now it joins the NBA, NASCAR teams and the company that runs Major League Baseball's Internet division in announcing layoffs. The NHL hasn't laid off workers, though it is in a hiring freeze, a spokesman said Tuesday. So far, NFL fans haven't noticed the cutbacks, which also include reduction in travel by some league staff, and such secondary costs as printing and minor events. The NFL announced last month that it was reducing the cost of playoff tickets by about 10 percent from last season. "We're looking at everything the game has long been known. However, local organizers say the companies that regularly host their own parties are watching expenses, scaling back plans and inviting fewer guests. "These are difficult and painful steps. But they are necessary in the current economic environment." Goodell said last month in an interview with The Associated Press that the league and its teams could feel the economic slump in sponsorship and marketing. The layoffs are separate from the cuts in front-office and other personnel being made by the 32 individual teams. Ticket sales for this season have been strong and stadiums have with an eye to how we can be more efficient and reduce costs," league spokesman Greg Aiello said. The cuts will take place over the next 60 days, running past the Super Bowl, which will be played Feb. 1 in Tampa. Employees who volunteer to leave will be offered what was termed "a voluntary separation program." ROGER GOODELL NFL commissioner been largely sold out. But NFL officials, including Goodell, believe that is because season tickets for this year's games were sold in the spring and summer. The commissioner feared the league and its teams would take a bigger hit when season tickets go on sale next spring for the 2009 season. "There's no secret on sponsorship, advertising, licensing those numbers are going to be impacted by the current climate. We're aware of that," Goodell said in the interview. "We're still, unfortunately, in the beginning stages of this. And most of our tickets are sold in the spring. And so '09 is going to be more of a barometer of how impactful the economic environment's going to be on the NFL." BIG 12 FOOTBALL Bill Snyder finalizes his defensive coaching staff MANHATTAN — Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder says Mo Latimore will continue his tenure with the Wildcats. Snyder announced Tuesday he would keep Latimore with the team as the interior line coach. team as the interior line coach. It will be Latimore's 25th season as an assistant coach in the Big 12, the longest tenure in the conference. The former K-State player has spent 15 seasons in Manhattan. He has also coached at University of Texas-El Paso and Missouri. With Latimore's assignment. Snyder's defensive coaching staff is complete. Joe Bob Clements will oversee the defensive ends, Chris Cosh will oversee the linebackers and Vic Koenning will take the secondary. Cosh and Koenning will also share duties as defensive coordinator. Associated Press BROTHERS Est. 1967 BAR & GRILL 1105 Massachusetts St. Lawrence 1105 Massachusetts St. Wednesday Dec. 10th - Saturday Dec. 13th Wednesday ~ TONIGHT! 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This being my last fantasy football story before the holiday season, I thought I would try to spread the Christmas cheer — football style. 12 DAYS OF DOZING Minnesota held off Detroit to keep a slim lead in the NFC North division. The victory didn't come without a price, though. Minnesota's quarterback Gus Frerotte left the game with an injury, leaving the signal-calling in the hands of Tarvaris "Don't call it a comeback" Jackson. Frerotte's status is unclear for next week, but if Jackson does start because of a Frerotte injury, expect a strong dose of running back Adrian Peterson in the next couple of games for the Vikings. Peterson already carries the load for Minnesota, but he could shoulder even more if Frerotte is out. The Vikings play Arizona and Atlanta the next two weeks, and both defenses have the potential to yield a big day to Peterson. BY KELLY BRECKUNITCH kbreckunitch@kansan.com THREE TIED TEAMS Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Wait, that's too far into the holiday season. Jets fans are probably second-guessing their push to get rid of former quarterback and old acquaintance Chad Pennington right now. After the Jets' choke job in San Francisco this week-end, Pennington's Dolphins are now tied with New York and New England for the division lead. If not for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter from New England running back Sammy Morris, Miami would be in a mere two-way tie with the Jets for first in the division. Miami controls its own destiny with a showdown against New York in the last game of the season. Now we have a vule log iam DQ Buy One Blizzard and Get ONE FREE of equal or lesser size 3254 lowa 1835 Massachusetts 842-9359 843-3588 Coupon not valid with any other offer. Expires 12/31/2008 that needs to be sorted out in the last three weeks of the season. TWO STELLAR BACKS With the NFC South division lead on the line, the Carolina Panthers came up big. On the shoulders of their two running backs, DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, the Panthers beat Tampa Bay 38-23 on Monday night. Tampa Bay allowed one rushing touchdown on the season entering the game, but the Carolina tandem scored four rushing touchdowns on the night. Williams and Stewart have both been refreshing successes in the Panthers' offense, and Stewart could be a savior for your fantasy playoff hopes. The Panthers have games remaining against Denver and New Orleans, so the effective running game should continue. AND A QUARTERBACK BACK FROM INJURY The Houston Texans could not have been happier to see quarterback Matt Schaub back on the field on Sunday, Schaub missed four games with an injury but came back strong on Sunday. He threw for 414 yards and two touchdowns in an upset victory against the Green Bay Packers. Rookie running back Steve Slaton also played well with 120 rushing yards. The Texans are even hanging on to slim playoff hopes. If the Texans write to Santa, it's a long shot, but maybe they can get a playoff berth for Christmas. Edited by Lauren Keith Online College Courses BARTONline.org Having trouble getting your class schedule to work? Dropped a class? Need to add a class? Enroll now! Most general education courses transfer to Kansas Regent schools. Enroll and find our schedule online! www.bartonline.org Online college courses offered by Barton Community College THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008 SPORTS 7B BIG 12 FOOTBALL Longhorns keep McCoy for another season Heisman candidate turns down opportunity to play in NFL in hopes of leading Texas to 2009 championship ASSOCIATED PRESS AUSTIN, Texas — There was a time Colt McCoy's voice cracked in the Texas huddle. Today, he commands, it with a hard look or a stern word if needed. The self-described "stick figure" weighed 185 pounds soaking wet just a few years ago, when his body would break down and get tired over the course of a season. That was before he added nearly 30 pounds of 30 pounds of muscle. The Texas quarterback also used to live and play in the shadow of Vince Young, the Texas superstar who led the Longhorns to the 2005 national championship. That was before McCoy led Texas to the No. 1 ranking and at least had the Longhorns included in the hot debate over who should play for the title this season. "He's been the heart of our offense. He means to this team what Vince Young meant to the one in 2005." TEXAS 12 He was so good that Brown says McCoy out-Tebowed Tim Tebow, Florida's 2007 Heisman With 576 rushing yards, he leads the Longhorns by 200 yards and is second on the team with 10 rushing TDs. His 3,445 yards passing and 32 touchdowns are school records, and McCoy's 77.6 percent completion rate will smash the NCAA record if he maintains it against Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl. MACK BROWN Head coach "He's been the heart of our offense," Texas coach Mack Brown said. "He means to this team what Vince Young meant to the one in 2005." Along the way, McCoy passed Young in career victories, and just like Young in 2005, is among the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy. Some felt this once-upon-a-time skinny country kid would never be good enough to carry a water bucket, let alone be called college football's most outstanding player after that title eluded his predecessor. In October, Texas quarterback Colt McCoy celebrates his second-quarter touchdown pass to wide receiver Jordan Shipley in a victory against Missouri. There was a time when Colt McCoy's voice cracked in the Texas huddle. Now, after adding 30 pounds of muscle, this once-skinny country kid is a top candidate for the Heisman Trophy. winner who is also one of McCoy's rivals for the award this year. "He's done for this team what Tim Tebow has done for Florida," Brown said. "I can't imagine a player that means more to McCoy's regular season ranks among the best in school history. his team than Colt does to ours." ASSOCIATED PRESS McCoy was at his best in Texas' toughest games. Against No. 1 Oklahoma, he rallied Texas in the second half to a 45-35 victory to get the better of Sooners quarterback Sam Bradford, another top Heisman contender. when Texas didn't sign that year's big-name player, Ryan Perrilloux. "He beat us with his arm. He beat us with his feet." Sooners defensive tackle Gerald McCoy said. "If you saw where I played high school, you'd know why I wasn't a (big) recruit." McCoy said. Add it all up, and McCoy is 31-7 as a starter with nine career second-a half comebacks. Brown, however, knew he had found a player with the potential to be special. To understand just how far McCoy has come to earn the respect of his teammates is to appreciate just how far he has come as a player. "We saw the same things in high school you're seeing now," Brown said. "The questions we had were: Could he get bigger and stronger? We never questioned his ability to play. He has worked really hard to answer every flaw." McCoy was a solid if unspectacular recruit from the tiny West Texas ranching town of Tuscola, considered by many a backup plan When McCoy first showed up on campus, even some of his teammates weren't too impressed. "Scrawny" is how defensive end Brian Orakpak described his look as a freshman in 2005. "Goofy", is how tailback Chris Ogbannaya put it. Today, they call him their leader. A coach's son, McCoy knew what he was up against in practice and the weight room. He also had the confidence to believe he could be the guy to step in when Young, one of the greatest athletes to wear burnt orange, was ready to leave. McCoy calls his first workouts where he could only bench-press 225 pounds two times "embarrassing." He dedicated himself to strength coach Jeff "Mad Dog" Madden's high-intensity training regimen that sometimes has players flipping huge tires and throwing sledgehammers. "I knew I had the tools. It was up to me to put them to work," said McCoy, who now benches that weight 16 times. "He changed the whole scope of his body," Madden said. "He saw Vince Young throwing the steel around and followed him. We pushed him both mentally and physically." Despite some recent questions over whether he would consider entering the NFL draft next spring, McCoy said this week he will return for his senior season Getting Texas to its first regular-season No. 1 ranking since 1984 whetted McCoy's appetite for a national championship that would in 2009. match the title Young won three years ago while McCoy watched from the sidelines. "I'm not going anywhere," he said. It's Stop Day... we're here. you're here. why go anywhere else? 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Under the contract that Burress signed in September, the Giants owe him $1 million of his signing bonus on Wednesday. Team spokesman Pat Hanlon had no comment on either the grievance or whether the team would pay the signing bonus. Union spokesman Carl Francis said the grievance will be heard by an arbitrator after the season ends. consider another grievance if the Giants withheld the payment. Francis said the union would Agent Drew Rosenhaus did not return either an e-mail or a telephone call left by The Associated Press seeking comment. The union filed another grievance on Burress' behalf earlier this year after the Giants suspended him for a game and fined him two weeks pay for missing a team meeting in September. The two sides eventually agreed to cut the fine in half, saving Burress about one game's pay more than $200,000. The latest action against Burress was last Tuesday, just a day after the 31-year-old was booked and arraigned on charges of criminal possession of a weapon relating to the shooting in New York on Nov. 29. He pleaded not guilty, posted $100,000 bail and left. The shooting was the latest run in that Burrell has had with the team since signing as a free agent in 2005. He has admitted to being fined dozens of times for violating team rules. In addition to his suspension in September, he also was fined $45,000 by the league for abusing an official and throwing a ball into the stands in a game with San Francisco on Nov. 19. KU INDEPENDENT STUDY KU Courses Distance Learning 090234 KU 864-5823 enroll@ku.edu www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/is Ye Mal COLLECTION INC. ASSOCIATED PRESS $20 $20 off massage or gift certificate with this coupon Mass Street Massage Therapy 18 years experience • by appointment only 785.841.7557 • 912 Mass. 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SPORTS | 1B KANSAN WRITERS BREAK DOWN BOWL THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 The Jayhawks will face the Golden Gophers on New Year's Eve; find out how they stack up. GAMEDAY | 8B [ ] THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WWW.KANSAN.COM TERMINAL ILLNESS VOLUME 120 ISSUE 78 ___ Jon Lane, Tonganoxie freshman, is fighting an autoimmune disease that causes his body to reject his liver. In October, Lane posted a video on YouTube, voicing his support for presidential candidate Barack Obama based on his own medical situation and his belief that an Obama presidency would be better for those like Lane, whose chronic medical conditions make health insurance difficult to acquire. Among Lanes other afflictions, he was born with Colohoma, a rare congenital condition that causes a recurrent rash and infarction in the thorax. O28 X-RAYS COURTESY OF JON LANE During Jon Lane's junior year of high school, he unknowingly ate a stress ball, a small balloon filled with lead pellets, while sleep walking. The pellets, visible in these X-rays, spread through Lane's intestines, causing severe lead poisoning, with lead levels at 20 times the acknowledged danger level for adults. R RAF DYING FOR CHANGE Two months ago, Jon Lane, a Tonganoxie freshman, posted a video on YouTube to ask that the country vote for a president who, he says, would change the health care system and help him live. Now all he can do is wait. BY JESSE TRIMBLE jtrimble@kansan.com Jon Lane's small frame hides among the tubes and machines enveloping his bed in the intensive care unit of the University of Kansas Medical Center. A large tube protrudes from his mouth beneath an oxygen mask. A quarter-filled catheter bag hangs at the end of the bed. He can't hear because of fluid build-up in his ears and can't speak because of tubes supplying his body with oxygen. His blood is filtered every few hours to keep his kidneys from failing. If he could still talk, he would tell you that the autoimmune disease that has ravaged his liver will kill him soon. That is, unless he gets a liver transplant. On the YouTube video he posted a month before the presidential election, Jon talks about how electing Barack Obama could save him and others doomed by preexisting conditions by requiring heath insurance for everyone. In that grainy 10-minute video, he lifts up his shirt to show the red bruise over his enlarged and failing liver. Two months later, 40 days before Obama's inauguration, Jon lies, gravely ill, in a Kansas City hospital. How he went from a state champion high school debater and straight.A student to fighting for his life includes two medical calamities. One is a rare disease that is killing his liver, the other involves a stress ball, Doritos and Jon's tendency to walk in his sleep. Add the medical bills that only continue to grow, and one can see why Joy, a Tonganoxie freshman with a quirky sense of humor and a head of curly brown hair, concluded that his fate rested in the hands of a future president and a promise to change the health care system. SEE CHANGE ON PAGE 5A --- His freshman year of high school. Jon joined the debate team. After debate practice, when Jon was researching INVESTMENTS IN HUMAN RESOURCES R MM R X-RAYS COURTESY OF JON LANE Doctors took X-rays of Lane's intestines each day once chelation therapy began. The chelation therapy was used to gather the lead pellets in Lane's intestines. During chelation therapy, a synthetic solution is injected into the bloodstream to grab foreign metals and removes them from the body through the kidneys. HEALTH Exercise, sleep, music help reduce finals stress Stress and finals go hand-inhand. Professors of music and dance say students can take advantage of a number of relaxation strategies to battle their way through the upcoming week. Listening to music, exercising and getting enough sleep are some of their suggestions. Three coalitions announce their presidential candidates STUDENT SENATE Student Senate coalitions recently announced their presidential and vice presidential for the upcoming spring elections. The three parties running for office in the 2009-10 school year are the incumbent United Students, new coalition Envision and Students for Liberty. FULL STORY PAGE 8A STUDY ABROAD University of Iowa gets KU's program in Italy The University's Italy study abroad program is now sponsored by the University of Iowa. For more than eight years, the University sponsored the business, journalism and communications program. index FULL STORY PAGE 3A Classifieds. ... 4B Crossword. ... 6A Horoscopes. ... 6A FULL STORY PAGE 2A Opinion. ... 7A Sports. ... 1B Sudoku. ... 6A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2008 The University Daily Kansan JACKSON AUCTIONS ITEMS FOR CHARITY Glittery glove and Neverland Ranch gates for sale. Celebrity news |6A A weather TODAY CENTURY FOURTH 1850 FRIDAY 4523 4127 Mostly sunny SATURDAY Partly cloudy SATURDAY 51 45 Partly cloudy 6 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY HARRY KANSAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 quote of the day "I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it." — Pablo Picasso fact of the day - www.factoftheday.co.uk Homing pigeons have brain cells that act like a built-in compass, being sensitive to the magnetic field of the earth. most e-mailed Here's a list of the five most e-mailed stories from Kansan. com: 1. Ghost world 2. 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Postmaster: Send address to The University Daily Kansan, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 65045 media partners 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 KUH online at tk.uku.edu. KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there is an interview, talk shows and other content made for students, by students, by teachers or rock, roll or enrage, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is 907 kjhx Snuggle buddies [Image of two white lion cubs, one lying on its side and the other resting on top of it, with a soft smile on their faces.] Two white lion cubs are seen in their enclosure at the Belgrade Zoo in Serbia on Wednesday. The cubs, an extremely rare subspecies of the African lion, were born Tuesday in the zoo, which now has five white lions. White lions are unique to the Timbavati area of South Africa and are not albinos by a genetic trait. ASSOCIATED PRESS Coalitions announce their candidates STUDENT SENATE BY HALEY JONES hjones@kansan.com For most students, stress levels will decline after finals. But for students running in the Student Senate spring elections, the stress of running a campaign is just beginning. Student Senate presidential and vice presidential hopefuls are gearing up for next semester's elections and several Student Senate coalitions have announced their nominees for president and vice president. United Students nominated Mason Heilman, Lawrence junior and Student Executive Committee chairman, for president, and May Davis, Clay Center junior and student senator, for vice president. A new coalition called Envision will be led by presidential candidate JJ. Siler, Overland Park junior and chairman of the academic services board, and vice presidential candidate Alex Porte, Great Falls, Va., senior and Senate treasurer. Adam Wood, Lawrence senior and student senator, will run for the second time as the presidential candidate for Students for Liberty, Wood said he had not yet selected a vice presidential candidate, but expects to announce his pick next semester in March. UNITED STUDENTS United Students, the incumbent coalition, will face new competition this year. Heilman and Davis were nominated and have both been involved in Senate since their freshman years at the University. Heilman said he loved the University and Student Senate, so running for student body president seemed like the logical next step. "One of the main roles is advocating for students at KU because they have such a large voice in student governance," he said. "It takes someone who knows the system and knows the people involved in it and can hit the ground running." ENVISION Siler said Envision is made up of students who were formerly involved in United Students and former coalition ConnectKU, which is not running this year. Siler said the coalition would create a partnership of the best individuals from varying perspectives. "To serve the student body, you have to have a partnership," he said. "We want to get the best people in a single coalition and go out and do the most good for the most people." Envision's main focus is to involve students who have not participated in Senate before and to increase voter turnout. The coalition, which is composed of about 30 students, will center its campaign on outreaches next semester in order to engage the student body in what Siler said was its most direct form of government. "We're trying to position ourselves to be the biggest competition to the incumbent party, United Students," he said. STUDENTS FOR LIBERTY Wood, who has lead the third-party coalition for the last few years, decided to run again as presidential candidate. Wood said he had not yet selected a vice president for the coalition but that he would pick someone who could carry the coalition on after he graduates next year. "I'm looking more at long term than short term," he said. "Last year was our establishing year, this year is where we solidify our presence on campus." Wood said the coalition would maintain a few of its major platforms such as green energy and fiscal responsibility. He said he expected Students for Liberty to do better this year in voter turnout. Last year, it had 305 votes compared to United Students' 2,005 votes and ConnectKU's 1,805 votes. But, Wood said, getting elected isn't everything. "I don't have the same ideas as other coalitions about who is a good candidate," he said. "I'm not worried about who can win, who looks best, who can speak the best or who knows the most people. I'm worried about someone who is vocal, active, passionate and who is really honest. I'm going to pick someone who has those qualities." Edited by Kelsey Hayes KU ON WHEELS Campus buses alter routes for finals week, holidays KU on Wheels will not be available on Stop Day. These four bus routes will start earlier with the following times and stops during the finals week, from Dec.15 to 19: — Campus Express, 7 a.m. at GSP and McCollum — Downtown/25th and Melrose, 6:55 a.m. at Downtown and 25th and Melrose — Sixth via Emery, 6:45 a.m. at Trailridge Apartment Safe Ride and Safe Bus — Bob Billings and Kasold, 6:57 a.m. at Meadowbrook Apartments Safe Ride and Safe Bus will operate until the last day of finals week, Dec. 19. Safe Ride will be available on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31. Schedule B will operate from Dec. 22 to Dec. 24 and Jan. 2 to Jan. 9. Park and Ride Schedule A will operate when classes are in session until Dec. 19. For more information, visit the KU on Wheels Web site: www.kuonwheelsku.edu - Sachiko Miyakawa on campus "Master of Watercolor" will begin at 10 a.m. in the Spencer Museum of Art. The "SoftChalk Lesson Builder" workshop will begin at 10 a.m. in Room 6 in Budig Hall. The Unclassified Senate full senate meeting will begin at noon in Anschutz Library. The "Resumes on Track" workshop will begin at 1:30 p.m. in 204 JRH Hall. "FREE Tea at Three" will begin at 3 p.m. in the lobby in the Kansas Union. Thirty-eight years ago today, a bomb went off in Summerfield Hall, injuring three students and causing minor damage to the building. KUinfo daily KU info 1970 was a tough year for KU, including two student shooting deaths and the burning of the Union. KU Info was created that year in response to these events. The 7th Annual Jazz Vesper concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Lied Center. The SUA Holiday Bash will begin at 9 p.m. in the Ballroom in the Kansas Union. The Gauntt Gift Recognition Reception ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. In Watson Library. contact us The Vocal & Instrumental Collegium Musicum concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Bales Organ Recital Hall. Tell us your news Contact Matt Erickson, Mary Hawley, or Katrina Hawley or Mary Sorick at 8644- 4810 or editor at kannas.com The KU Composer's Guild Recital will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall. Kansan newsroom 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall Lawrence, KS 60545 (785) 864-4810 The lecture "Bahamian Microbiolites Guide Understanding of Fossil Counterparts" will begin at 4 p.m. in 103 Lindley Hall. 6th & CRESTLINE • 842-9845 THE RANCH THURSDAY College Night $1.50 shots $2.00 domestic bottles FRIDAY DOLLAR NIGHT Red Lupon Tavern Red Lyon Tavern A touch of Irish in downtown Lawrence 944 Massachusetts 832-8228 皇 ICE RACING Saturday, DECEMBER 13; 7:30 p.m. Razor Sharp Steel Studded Tires! MOTORCYCLES AND QUADS ON ICE! World Class Riders! ExpOcentre KID TICKETS JUST $5! Adults $15 in advance at Ticketmaster.com, Expo Box Office, 785.234.4545, or Ticketmaster outlets. VIP seats also available. THE GREATEST SPECTACLE ON ICE! THE UNIVERSITY OF DARRY KANSAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 NEWS 3A STUDY ABROAD Italy business program moves to University of Iowa BY KEVIN HARDY editor@kansan.com A popular KU study abroad program that draws more than 150 Jayhawks each year to Italy, has moved from the University of Kansas to the University of Iowa. The program, called CIMBA, the Consortium Institute of Management and Business Analysis, has been sponsored by the University for more than eight years and offers classes in business, journalism and communications in Paderno del Grappa. Al Ringleb. a former professor of business at the University, is the program's executive director. An Iowa native who has close ties to the University of Iowa, Ringleb moved the program to Iowa's university when the University's contract with the program expired this summer. "We fully expect that this transition will not have a negative impact on students attending from KU." Ringleb said in a telephone interview from Italy. Tim Shaftel, professor of business and faculty advisor to the Office of Study Abroad, said that KU students would still be able to participate but must obtain credit from the University of Iowa. Shaftel said he expected most classes would transfer and that there would be no change in the price for KU students. Several KU professors travel to Italy each semester to teach classes. KU professors and students have predominantly led the program in attendance, but that is expected to now shift to Iowa. "Iowa was interested in running it," Shaftel said. "KU was feeling that the administration of the program was more of a burden than it wanted to take on." Iowa faculty, in the meantime, see the takeover of the program as an opportunity. "Like Kansas, we work hard to maintain a national reputation, and heading this international program really aids in that mission," said Gary Gaeth, a professor of marketing and faculty director of the program on the Iowa campus. "It's great for our students, our reputation, and faculty development." Gaeth said he still expected a high level of participation from KU students. Last spring, 56 KU students attended the program, though 21 attended this fall semester. Updated enrollment figures anticipate 70 KU students will attend this spring semester. Ringleb said although the switch to Iowa was a tough decision, it was necessary. He pointed to Iowa's progress in neuroscience, brain imaging and leadership development as motivating reasons for the move. Ringleb said that growing up in Iowa did leave him a little biased in regards to the move, as did friendly relations with other University of iowa leaders. He said that Sally Frost Mason, now the president of the University of Iowa, and the former dean of the KU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, also helped in his decision to take the program to Iowa. Ringleb said he had always hoped to see more involvement from the University of Iowa, which was not a participating school in the program until it took over in August. "If it hadn't been at Iowa, I probably wouldn't have been as interested," Ringleb said. Although the University of Kansas no longer oversees the program, Ringleb said that he still would like it to play an important role. "There was a strong sense of loss, even though it was a move forward" Ringleb said. The University still maintains a program office on the KU campus, although with a much smaller staff than it once had. "The KU student has really set an impressive standard." Ringleb said. "With a KU student, you're starting with a product that has a high sense of value and purpose." Students now wishing to attend the program in Paderno can find more information at www.cimbaitaly.com or by visiting the Italy Program office in Summerfield Hall. Applications for the summer semester are due Feb. 1. NATIONAL III. governor says 'business as usual; ignores Obama's pleas to step down Edited by Jennifer Torline I Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, center, leaves his home through a back alley Wednesday, a day after he was arrested on federal corruption charges. Associated Press BY DEANNA BELLANDI AND CHRISTOPHER WILLS Associated Projc CHICAGO — His career in shreds, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich clung defiantly to power Wednesday, ignoring a call to step down from President-elect Barack Obama and a warning that Senate Democrats will not let him appoint a new senator from the state. "Everyone is calling for his head," said Barbara Flynn Currie, a leader in the Illinois Senate and, like the governor, a Democrat. One day after Blagojevich's arrest, fellow Illinois politicians sought to avoid the taint of scandal-by-association. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. said at a news conference in Washington that he was Senate Candidate 5 in the government's criminal complaint — a man Blagojevich was secretly recorded as saying might be willing to pay money to gain appointment to Obama's vacant Senate seat. Jackson said he had been assured by prosecutors he was not a target of the investigation, and he emphatically said he had not engaged "whatsoever in any wrongdoing." Other Democrats in Washington edged away from calls for a special election to fill Obama's place in the Senate, hoping that Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn would soon become governor and fill the vacancy on his own. That would assure the party of holding the seat, and on a far faster timetable than any balloting would allow. Ensconced in his downtown office, Blagojevich gave no sign he was contemplating resigning, and dispatched his spokeswoman, Kelley Quinn, to say it was "business as usual" in his 16th-floor suite, situated a few blocks from Obama's transition headquarters. "At the end of the day, the top priority for our office is to serve the people, and we have not lost sight of that, nor will we lose sight of that," Quinn said. One day earlier, federal prosecutors released a thick document that included excerpts of wirtapped conversations in which the governor allegedly schemed to enrich himself by offering to sell Obama's Senate seat for campaign cash or a lucrative job. "The president-elect agrees with Lt. Gov. Quinn and many others that under the current circumstances it is difficult for the governor to effectively do his job and serve the people of Illinois." Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs said in response to questions from The Associated Press. Blagojevich, whose 52nd birthday was Wednesday, is charged with conspiracy and solicitation to commit bribery, punishable by up to 20 years in prison and 10 years, respectively. More than 24 hours after the arrest, Obama joined other prominent Democrats from his state in calling for Blagojevich's resignation. Asked whether Obama supports a special election, Gibbs said Obama believes the Illinois General Assembly should consider how to fill the Senate seat and "put in place a process to select a new senator that will have the trust and confidence of the people of Illinois." Top Senate Democrats were more pointed in a letter circulated among the rank and file for signatures. Blagojevich's resignation, followed by an appointment made by a new governor, would "be the most expeditious way for a new senator to be chosen and seated in a manner that would earn the confidence of the people of Illinois and all Americans," wrote Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and the party's second-ranking leader, Sen. Richard Durbin of Illinois. They added that if Blagojevich chose to "ignore the request of the Senate Democratic Caucus and make an appointment we would be forced to exercise our Constitutional authority ... to determine whether such a person should be seated." Top Illinois lawmakers have said they are preparing to call the Legislature into session as early as next week to set a special election to choose Obama's successor. Many officials said Blagojevich should be impeached if he refuses to leave. The Constitution gives the Senate authority to refuse to allow a member to be sworn in. Still, it was unclear what incentive the governor had to give up his office. His attorney said Tuesday that he is innocent, and a resignation might make him appear guilty. The office also gives him a certain amount of clout, which can help him raise money for his defense. Alvin's Wine & Spirits BEST PRICES IN TOWN Alvin's Wine & Spirits TWO GREAT LOCATIONS 9th & Iowa 842-1473 6th & Montery 832-1860 Open 10am-11pm SHOP WITH A NAME YOU CAN TRUST! BEST PRICES Alvin's Wine & Spirits BY JENNIFER LOVEN Obama will use full name for inauguration ceremony In an effort to'reboot' America's image worldwide, Obama to use'Hussein'when swearing in next month Associated Press WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama says he will try to "reboot America's image" among the world's Muslims and will follow tradition by using his entire name - Barack Hussein Obama — in his swearing-in ceremony. The U.S. image globally has taken a big step. POLITICS The U.S. taken a deep hit during President George W. Bush's two terms in office, primarily because of opposition to the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, harsh interrogation of prisoners. the indefinite detention of terrorist suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and mistreatment of inmates at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. Obama promised during his campaign that one of his top priorities would be to work to repair America's reputation worldwide, and that one element of that effort would be a speech delivered in a Muslim capital. He pledged anew to give such a speech, though he declined to say whether it would happen during his first year in office. "It's something I intend to follow through on," Obama said in an interview published Wednesday in the Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Times. "We've got a unique opportunity to reboot America's image around the world and also in the Muslim world in particular. So we need to take advantage of that." "The tradition is that they use all three names and I will follow the tradition, not trying to make a statement one way or another." to create a relationship of mutual respect and partnership with countries." During the campaign, Obama repeatedly faced questions about whether he is a Muslim, particularly in whisper campaigns that noted his middle name, that his father is "I think the world is ready for that message," he said in the interview, conducted Tuesday. Obama said his message would be twofold: that his administration will be unyielding in stamping out terrorist extremism but also "unrelenting in our desire BARACK OBAMA President-elect Asked if he would drop his middle name during his inauguration on Jan. 20, thir Kenyan, and that he lived for a time as a child in Indonesia. Obama is a practicing Christian. president-elect said he would not. Obama also talked about the spiritual support he sought during his White House bid, particu- "The tradition is that they use all three names and I will follow the tradition, not trying to make a statement one way or another," he said. Obama said tary, since he and his family left Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ after inflammatory comments by its pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah W right, became a campaign issue. BARACK OBAMA President-elect On other topics: other religious faiths. "We've got a unique opportunity to reboot America's image around the world and also in the Muslim world in particular." "I'm not even sure that all of them voted for me." Obama said. "But they were willing to pray for me, and that's something that was wonderful." —The man about to be the nation's first black president said he will make enforcing civil rights laws and making the criminal justice system color-blind top priorities for his administration. The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division "over the last eight years has had a lot of problems and Obama said he, his wife Michelle and their two young daughters will make frequent visits during his presidency back to their home in Obama would not put a timetable on issues important to organized labor, what he called his promise to "put an end to the kinds of barriers and roadblocks that are in the way of workers legitimately coming together in order to form a union and bargain collectively," Among other things, he has promised support for a card-check system for unions trying to organize a new workplace and for adding labor and environmental protections to the North American Free Trade Agreement. "I don't want to anticipate right now what sequences will be on these issues," Obama said. Obama said he set up a "sort of prayer circle across the country" of pastors who would pray for him every morning on a conference call. Obama said he sometimes joined the call, which involved leaders from various Christian denominations and really declining morale," he said. Chicago, perhaps as often as every six weeks. "My Kennebunkport is on the South Side of Chicago," he said. "Our friends are here. Our family is here. And so we are going to try to come back here as often as possible." WEAR THE BUTTON ASK ME BE A PART OF THE 2009–2010 ORIENTATION ASSISTANT TEAM * Applications are due by Tuesday, December 23, 2008. * Go to www.orientationku.edu for more information about the application process, compensation, and a job description. New Student Orientation | Strong Hall, Rm 154 | orientation.ku.edu | 785.864.4270 CONTRIBUTING TO STUDENT SUCCESS --- 4A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 INTERNATIONAL 5-day Greek riots shock country 1978 Lefteris Pitarakis/ASSOCIATED PRESS An anarchist with a flag attacks a photographer as more rioters in the background smash a free press distribution booth in central Athens on Wednesday. Journalists and especially photographers have been the targets of enraged rioters over the five days of mayhem that have followed the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old youth by a police officer. More rioting took place Wednesday in the Greek capital outside Parliament and adjoining streets. BY ELENA BECATOROS ASSOCIATED PRESS ATHENS, Greece — Five days of rioting that saw bands of youths marauding through the streets has shocked a generally tolerant Greek public and led many to question how the situation was allowed to degenerate. The police and government are now under intense scrutiny, despite saying they went out of their way to avoid bloodshed. The government, which also faced a crippling general strike Wednesday, insists it has acted in the public's best interests, safeguarding lives over property amid an unprecedented explosion of rage sparked by the shooting death by police of a 15-year-old in one of Athens' often volatile neighborhoods. The two officers involved in the shooting were quickly arrested, charged and ordered jailed. The government sought to show it was trying to act with restraint when it came to dealing with the protesters. "Human life is top priority. Property comes next," Interior Minister Prokopis Pavlopoulos said during the worst of the rioting Monday, as masked youths overturned cars, erected blazing barricades across city streets and smashed stores at will. Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis, whose conservatives are hanging with a single seat majority in the 300-member Parliament, is under threat. Already on the ropes after a series of financial scandals and widespread opposition to unpopular economic, pension and education reforms, the riots could be his undoing. The general strike shut down schools, public services, hospitals and airline flights, increasing the pressure on Karamanlis. To try to reassure businesses, Karamanlis pledged financial aid to those who lost property in the riots - cash payments of $12,800, delays in tax payments and three-month guarantees for employee salaries It is unclear if that will satisfy a shocked public. "Society is frightened, but also angry at the rioters, the looters and the government," said political science professor Harris Papasotirion of Athens' Panton University. "They demand a more dynamic response (to the riots) and better policing." Separate opinion polls published Wednesday, before the financial aid package was made public, showed 68 percent of Greeks disapproved of the government's handling of the crisis, and gave a nearly 5 percentage-point lead to the Socialists. "This country is not being governed," senior Socialist party member Evangelos Venizelos said in Parliament. "There is no way Mr. Karamanlis can come back from this." But Karamanlis has ignored calls for early elections. The exact circumstances of the death of the youth, Alexandros Grigoropoulos, are disputed. But one thing is clear: the boy was killed in a shooting by police, who have often been accused of heavy-handed tactics. Alexis Cougias, a lawyer for one of the policemen, told reporters that a ballistics examination showed that the teen was killed by a ricochet and not a direct shot. One officer said he had fired warning shots but did not shoot directly at the boy. "Because he fired in the air to save his life, as a result of this accident ... he faces family and personal ruin," Cougias said of the officer. Still. students joined masked youths in the riots, chanting that favorite Greek slogan: "Cops! Pigs! Murderers!" So authorities wanted to avoid forceful police tactics. But that has been of little comfort to shopowners, who saw their businesses go up in flames. "Nobody needs to care about the employees at the burnt shops. What will their fate be now over the Christmas season?" asked one shop assistant on the popular Ermou shopping street who would only give her first name, Eleni. Although riot police fired tear gas, they did so mainly when attacked themselves and did not intervene when businesses were torched. Soon, local media were reporting instances of enraged civilians confronting looters. Violence is nothing new in Greece's frequent demonstrations, where the right to protest is considered an intrinsic part of democracy. The student uprising in 1973 against the 1967-74 military dictatorship has gained near mythical status. Despite general public grumbling, the occasional Molotov cocktail and tear gas volley during a protest march is considered normal. ECONOMY SINCE 1972 Gerald Herbert/ASSOCIATED PRESS Auto executives, from left, General Motors Chief Executive Officer Richard Wagoner, UAW President Ron Gettelfinger, Ford Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulaly, and Chrysler Chief Executive Officer Nardelli testify on Capitol Hill in Washington before a Senate Banking Committee hearing on the auto industry bailout on Thursday. House approves $14B auto industry bailout BY JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — A $14 billion rescue package for the nation's imperiled auto industry sped to approval in the House Wednesday night, but the emergency bailout was still in jeopardy from Republicans who were setting out roadblocks in the Senate. Democrats and the Bush White House hoped for a Senate vote as early as Thursday and enactment by week's end. They argued that the loans authorized by the measure were needed to stave off disaster for the auto industry — and a crushing further blow to the reeling national economy. Republicans were preparing a strong fight against the aid plan in the Senate, not only taking on the Democrats but standing in open revolt against their party's lameduck president on the measure. The legislation, approved 237-170 by the House, would provide money within days to cash-starved General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC. Ford Motor Co., which has said it has enough to stay afloat, would also be eligible for federal aid. The Republicans want to force the companies into bankruptcy or mandate hefty concessions from autoworkers and creditors as a condition of any federal aid. They also oppose an environmental mandate that House Democrats insisted on including in the measure. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House-passed bill represented "tough love" for U.S. auto companies and "giving a chance — this one more chance — to this great industry." The White House, struggling to sell the package to congressional Republicans, said earlier that a carmaker bankruptcy could be fatal to the auto industry and have a devastating impact on workers, families and the economy. "We believe the legislation developed in recent days is an effective and responsible approach to deal with troubled automakers and ensure the necessary restructuring occurs," said Dana Perino, the White House press secretary. But the measure faces a difficult road in the Senate, where it needs 60 votes to advance. Rank-and-file Senate Republicans skewered the bill during a closed-door luncheon with White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten, who was dispatched to Capitol Hill to make a case for the rescue package. SERVICE A MOODSUING SOC PRESENT: SHWAYZE CISCO ADLER DJ SKEET SKEET PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS: The KNUX AND FRIDAY DECEMBER 12 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT WWW.SKEETMASTER.COM OR THE GRANADA BOX OFFICE All ages • 8 PM • www.THEGRANADA. Tickets available at www.TICKETMASTER.com or the Granada Box Office Get entered to win a VIP Party Room 10 tickets Go to www.KANSAN.com/Granada to enter Contest begins Friday, December 5 for your friends for the Shwayze Concert INTERNATIONAL Assisted suicide shown on TV BY GREGORY KATZ ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — The scene is difficult to watch, even for viewers inured to the subject of dying by a steady diet of violent Hollywood and television fare. Graig Ewert, a former computer scientist from Chicago, is shown lying in bed with his wife at his side while he takes barbiturates. He asks for a glass of apple juice to mask the bad taste and help him swallow. Then he uses his teeth to turn off his ventilator — and dies on camera. Britain's obsession with reality television reached new heights — or depths — Wednesday night with the broadcast of the assisted suicide of the 59-year-old terminally ill American at a Swiss clinic. Showing the final moment of death had long been a final taboo, even for no-holds-barred British TV, where sex and violence are common, and the broadcast unleashed debate on an issue that strongly divides public opinion. Photographs of Ewert's final moments dominated Britain's newspaper front pages Wednesday — "SUICIDE TV" screamed one tabloid — and prompted a debate in Parliament, where Prime Minister Gordon Brown was quizzed about the propriety of the decision to air the program. Before he died, Ewert said taking his own life would mean less suffering for himself and his family. "If I don't go through with it, my choice is essentially to suffer, and to inflict suffering on my family, and then die." "If I go through with it, I die as I must at some point," he says in the documentary, which chronicles his 2006 decision to take his own life after being diagnosed with degenerative motor neuron disease. Care Not Killing, an anti "There is a growing appetite from the British public for increasingly bizarre reality shows," said the group's director, Peter Saunders. "Wed see it as a new milestone. It glorifies assisted dying when there is a very active campaign by the pro-suicide lobby to get the issue back into Parliament." euthanasia group aligned with the Catholic Church and other religious organizations in Britain, denounced the broadcast as "a cynical attempt to boost television ratings" and persuade Parliament to legalize assisted suicide. Mary Ewert wrote in the British press Wednesday that her husband had been enthusiastic about having his final moments televised. The documentary by Oscarwinning director John Zaritsky has previously been shown on Canadian and Swiss TV and at numerous film festivals, where it provoked little controversy. Wherever you go... go with all your heart. - Confucius We will miss you! Love, The Addies Congratulations Etienne! THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ADVERTISING STAFF THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 NEWS 5A A Nurses at Lawrence Memorial Hospital administer emergency dialysis to Jon Lane on Nov. 2. Lane had been diagnosed with acidosis, a condition of high acidity in the blood or plasma, three days earlier. When Lane returned two days later, doctors discovered elevated levels of creatinin in his blood and decided to administer the dialysis in combination with antibiotics and intravenous therapy in order to stabilize his blood chemistry. HOPE topics at home, he would often get distracted and end up posting YouTube videos. Almost four years later, Jon would use YouTube to plead for his life. (CONTINUED FROM 1A) In high school. Steve Harrell, Tonganoxie High School debate coach, said, Jon was "one of those guys you like to hang around, and he always had a kind of off-center view of the world in an entertaining sort of way." Harrell said Ion was goal-oriented. "He was very driven, and he wanted to participate in as many activities as he could and that just became stronger as he went through high school." It was in debate that Jon met his best friend, Matt Williams. At first, Jon said he would never debate with Matt again. "He thought I was cocky and stuck-up," Matt said, laughing. Jon had told team members that Matt seemed like a know-it-all and that he wanted no part in being Matt's debate partner. — the one he would call when things started to get bad. The first of Jon's medical problems began the summer before his senior year of high school. However, twice-weekly debate practices forced the two to spend time together and eventually Matt became Jon's most reliable friend the one he would call when In the dead of night Jon sat up in bed. His were eyes open, but he wasn't conscious of his surroundings. He was sleepwalking. He picked up one of two bags on his nightstand and began to eat its contents. One bag contained Doritos, the other lead pellets from a favorite stress ball that had broken and that Jon had planned to resew. Two weeks later, Jon began to vomit blood. He checked into Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Gateway With you available This personal there are going Live 08 27 Doctors ran lead poisoning tests and ordered a CAT scan. What it showed was literally gut-wrenching: thousands of tiny pieces of lead imbedded in Jon's stomach and intestines. X-rays made the lead pellets look like lights on a Christmas tree. Jon hadn't eaten the Doritos. "At that point it was too late to pump my stomach." lon said. The tests showed lead levels in his blood 20 times the 10 micrograms that are considered dangerous. Jon was sent to Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., where doctors inserted a nasogastric tube through his nose, down his throat and into his stomach. Only two options remained: Doctors could either cut him open and retrieve the scattered lead or he could undergo chelation treatment. Doctors opted for chelation, which, according to WebMD, means "to grab" or "to bind", and is a chemical process in which a synthetic solution of ethylene-diaminetetra acetic acid, or EDTA, is injected into the bloodstream to attract heavy metals or minerals in A series of encouragements, collected from fortune cookies, adorn Lane's computer. Because Lane's medical condition often makes it difficult to socialize outside his home, he spends much of his time on social networking sites such as Facebook or posting videos on YouTube. the body, which are then expelled through the kidneys as urine. It took two weeks to remove most of the lead from Jon's body. After treatment, Jon spent most of the summer in the hospital. Matt visited frequently. The two would joke about Jon's misfortune. "I would say stuff like, 'I love lead pellets, they taste like Doritos.'" Matt said. "He always knew I was kidding, and we would laugh about it." After the lead poisoning, Jon threw himself back into debating at the Kansas State High School Activities Association debate championship in Garden City Tonganoxie finished first and second in two speaker debate with Matt and Jon placing second. Dressed in immunology and rheumatology at KU Medical Center, said such autoimmune diseases are poorly understood and affect less than 5 percent of the population. Ryan McGeeneev/KANSAM their best suits, Tonganoxie's champions posed for photos. One shows Jon, wearing a striped tie and smiling childishly, holding up his index finger to indicate number one. He left the tournament hoping to have a good night's sleep free of the pain in his side that had been keeping him awake lately. But the pain in his right side refused to go away. He woke up one night vomiting repeatedly. He drove himself to KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo., and once again, found himself in a hospital bed. Latinis described the disease as the opposite of AIDS, which is when the immune disease doesn't function. JON LANE Tonganoxie freshman BROOKLYN UNIVERSITY "It's not all about me. It's more about the message that I have to bring. Quite a few people are dying because they aren't getting the coverage they need." "The enzyme levels in your liver are extremely high and your liver might fail," the doctor said. "You have an autoimmune disease." He explained that Jon's body's immune system was attacking his liver. "You will die unless you receive a new liver," the doctor said. This time the doctor pulled aside the curtains to Jon's bed, clipboard in hand, and gave him the worst diagnosis an 18-year-old can hear. On Oct. 20, Lane and his mother drove to the Lawrence Memorial Hospital emergency room when he began vomiting repeatedly. The incident was just one of an increasingly regular emergency visits to hospital rooms, many of which ended in the intensive care unit. While doctors have determined that he will need a new liver, Lane's ongoing battle with autoimmune disease casts doubt on his chance of long-term survival. Jon listened and willed himself not to cry. "It's a system that's familiar with our body because it sees it every day," he said. "The immune system Kevin Latinis, a physician specializing in allergies, clinical "Instead, it's the immune system working too well," he said. flow organ transplants work CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Jon Lane, Tonganoxie freshman, graduated from Tonganoxie High School in May 2008. Jon and his best friend, Matt Williams, Tonganoxie freshman, had planned to join Triangle, the engineering fraternity, together. But when Lane began vomiting blood during the first week of classes in August, medical expenses drained Dane's financial resources, leaving him no choice but to live at home with his mother. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN There are 128 liver transplant programs within the United States according to the United Network for Organ Sharing Web site. Recipients are chosen based on a variety of factors, one being the severity of their medical condition. OrganDonor.gov states that every organ recipient is required to pay the costs of their transplant and treatment if not fully covered by their health insurance policy. Since every transplant case is situational, the decision for a transplant procedure is made between the transplant center and the recipient's health insurance company. Jon may not be high on the waiting list to receive a liver because his autoimmune disease may destroy the new one. Making doctors and insurance companies wary. Source: OrganDonar.gov ple with autoimmune diseases, the immune systems get confused. 2009 "It begins attacking normal parts of the body, thinking it's a foreign invader," he said. Jon's immune system attacked his own liver. Latinis said doctors worry about giving new livers, which are in short supply, to those with autoimmune diseases for fear the autoimmunity will simply attack the new organ. A month later, Jon was among Tonganoxie seniors, throwing his mortar board into the air after graduation. Hed overcome the lead incident without the mental defects often associated with lead poisoning. He even scored a 33 on the ACT. He was a 4-A state champion debater and would soon enroll as a KU student. --- He rushed back to Triangle and found Jon sitting on the edge of his bed. But his liver was failing and the autoimmune disease could kill it — and him — before he finished a degree from the KU School of Engineering. In August, Jon and Matt moved together to the Triangle fraternity for engineering students near Joseph R. Pearson Hall. After only a week of school, Matt received a desperate phone call from Jon. "I think I need to go to the hospital," Jon said, heading to the bathroom to vomit. At the hospital, Jon checked in and was given a bag, which he immediately vomited in. They sat in the lobby in silence, waiting. "Jon Lane?" A nurse called. Jon walked toward the nurse. Matt heard another patient in the waiting room murmur, "I've been sitting here forever and he gets to go back." Matt clutched his fists and walked out of the E.R. Jon was given medication to reduce his nausea and was released later that night. After that autoimmune attack, Jon moved back home to his mother's Tonganoxie apartment and commuted to KU every day. As Jon got worse, his expanding liver created a red bruise on the surface of his bulging skin. He regularly woke up in the night with sharp pain and had to rush to the toilet to vomit blood. One night in early October, he drove himself to the Lawrence Memorial Hospital E.R. Doctors there told him he would need a liver transplant within the week. His liver was expanding quickly and there was nothing else they could do. A liver transplant, if he could get one, would cost $250,000. Jon's student health insurance through the University would pay only 55 percent; he would have to come up with $112,500. "I couldn't afford that, and I knew that the system needed to change," Jon said. Ultimately, Jon would stay alive only with a series of liver transplants, because in most cases autoimmune diseases re-attack new organs. After much debate with his health insurance company, Jon was put on a waiting list for a liver. He is still waiting. Less than a month before Election Day, Jon knew his time was running out. To Jon, Barack Obama's proposal to provide health care for everyone regardless of preexisting conditions offered the only way for him to get a liver transplant. At 6 a.m., with disheveled hair and a tired look on his face, Jon recorded a video supporting Obama's health care plan and pleading for the chance to live. Toward the end of the video, Jon's voice takes on a disheartened tone. He says his time is running out and that a vote for Obama will give him and others in the same position some hope. Jon made the video because of his frustration with the health care system. medical definitions Autoimmune disease: An illness that occurs when the body tissues are attacked by its own immune system. The immune system is a complex organization within the body that is designed normally to "seek and destroy" invaders of the body, including infectious agents. Patients with autoimmune diseases frequently have unusual antibodies circulating in their blood that target their own body tissues. Source: Emedicinehealth.com Chelation therapy: Chelation therapy is a chemical process in which a synthetic solution-EDTA is injected into the blood-stream to remove heavy metals and/or minerals from the body. Kidney dialysis: Dialysis is a process that filters your blood when your kidneys no longer can. It is not a cure, but it can help you feel better and live longer. Source: WebMD.com ontheWeb YouTube — “Terminally Ill: A Political Case for Change” www.youtube.com/ watch?v=k8Bxaa2vxaM Jon Lane's Facebook group www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/group.php?gid=30053837549 Obama's Platform on Health Care www.barackobama.com/ issues/healthcare/ "It's not all about me" Jon said "it's more about the message that I have to bring. Quite a few people are dying because they aren't getting the coverage that they need." Jon admitted himself to the hospital again on Nov. 1. He was vomiting and had blurry vision and back pain. Doctors said that Jon's kidneys were beginning to shut down and ordered tests and dialysis, since his kidneys weren't cleaning his blood for him. Because he anticipated spending Election Day in the hospital, Jon asked his mother to drive to Leavenworth to pick-up his absentee ballot. "He's fighting for his life," Debra Lane, Jon's mother said in a phone message left for a Kansan reporter. "I know exactly what Jonathan wanted with the health care issues to be addressed in the United States, and I've always admired Jonathan for that. He's a fantastic kid and has always been... an amazing child actually." Other than that message, Debra has declined to talk about her son's health. --- A mustache is starting to grow on lion's upper lip. His hair hangs in moist clumps around his forehead and sweat beads run down his face. He's been at KU Medical Center for nearly a month now, and he still lies helpless as finals week looms. His ICU room curtain is closed, but he can see several pairs of feet gathering around his bed, their voices serious as they discuss his case. Doctors have discovered the cause of Jon's failing kidneys and think they can treat it successfully. His autoimmune disease, however, will continue attacking his liver until nothing is left. Although his illness is classified as terminal, Jon tries to live day-to-day with a determined outlook that still includes hope. "It's just a roll of the dice," Jon said. "At any moment my liver could fail and I don't really know when that day will come or even if that day will come. All I have to do is just keep fighting and I can live." Jon hopes to live to see Obama take office on Jan. 20 and fight to change the health care system, so he — and everyone like him — can receive care. "My situation currently doesn't change because of that," Jon said about Obama's victory. "Whatever happens, it will take a while for the health care system to change." It could be time he doesn't know. --- Edited by Becka Cremer 6A ENTERTAINMENT THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Conceptis SudoKu 1 9 8 4 7 6 3 1 5 9 4 8 2 7 4 9 1 6 3 8 2 4 2 7 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11. 2008 Answer to previous puzzle Difficulty Level ★★★ BO SA 8 4 1 5 2 7 3 6 9 7 9 3 6 8 4 5 1 2 5 2 6 3 9 1 4 7 8 3 5 8 4 7 9 1 2 6 6 1 9 2 5 3 8 4 7 2 7 4 1 6 8 9 5 3 1 3 7 8 4 6 2 9 5 9 8 2 7 1 5 6 3 4 4 6 5 9 3 2 7 8 1 CELEBRITY NEWS ASSOCIATED PRESS Jackson to auction glove other items for charity ASSOCIATED PRESS Michael Jackson poses on the red carpet during the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Los Angeles 10th annual awards. Jackson will hold an auction for more than 2,000 of his possessions in April. LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's glittery glove is going on the auction block. The glove, which inspired countless copycats, quips and Halloween costumes after it was unveiled in the 1983 video for Jackson's hit "Billie Jean," will be part of a five-day auction next year, Juliens Auctions announced Wednesday. Jackson is also unloading the grandiose gates that once led to his Neverland Ranch, along with more than 2,000 other personal items. The King of Pops possessions will be on display before the auction begins on April 21, 2009. Bids will be accepted in person and online. The sale is to be broadcast live on Auction Network. Jackson plans to donate a portion of the proceeds to MusiCares, a charitable organization founded by the Recording Academy to help musicians in need. The singer has been plagued by financial woes since he was acquitted of child-molestation charges in 2003. He went into default on his sprawling Neverland property earlier this year, before an investment company bought the loan. Last month, Jackson's lawyers reached a settlement in a $7 million breach-of-contract case brought by a Bahraini sheik. a lot of great things," he told ABC News. "I think the best is yet to As Jackson marked his milestone 50th birthday in August, the reclusive star hinted that he would be back to work eventually. "（I'm) looking forward to doing come in my true humble opinion." NATIONAL Musicians protest use of their songs as 'weapons' GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — Blaring from a speaker behind a metal grate in his tiny cell in Iraq, the blistering rock from Nine Inch Nails hit Prisoner No. 200343 like a sonic bludgeon. "Stains like the blood on your teeth." Trent Reznor snarled over distorted guitars. "Bite, Chew." The auditory assault went on for days, then weeks, then months at the U.S. military detention center in Iraq. Twenty hours a day. AC/ The tactic has been common in the U.S. war on terror, with forces systematically using loud music on hundreds of detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay. Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, then the U.S. military commander in Iraq, authorized it on Sept. 14, 2003, "to create fear, disorient ... and prolong capture shock." DC. Queen, Pantera. The prisoner, military contractor Donald Vance of Chicago, told The Associated Press he was soon suicid. Now the detainees aren't the only ones complaining. Musicians are banding together to demand the U.S.military stop using their songs as weapons. A campaign being launched Wednesday has brought together groups including Massive Attack and musicians such as Tom Morello. It will feature minutes of silence during concerts and festivals, said Chloe Davies of the British law group Reprieve, which represents dozens of Guantanamo Bay detainees and is organizing the campaign. 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Enroll and find our schedule online! www.bartonline.org Online college courses offered by Barton Community College OPINION 7A THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Matt to the Future Double Overtime YOU'RE WELCOME MICHAEL POPE & BYAN SNYDER Eight minutes left in the second half, Matt Kleinmann checks into the game. Kansas brings the ball up court. Kleinmann moves to screen Shooty McHoopster and ... What just happened? A flash of light lit up the Fieldhouse. Where is McHoopter? There appear to be twin trails of fire where he was running. I've never seen anything like this, folks. --his role in the starting lineup. Once he changed the game completely there was no room for me. Without a ball, what am I supposed to block? I would've broken the school record. Now I live here in the abandoned Watson Stacks. Fortunately, I've found a way to send you back and fix this mess. It took Shooty McHopster a moment to realize he was standing on the very court he had just left. But things were different. The scoreboard read GloboKlein Fieldhouse. Another game was going on around him, but he didn't see a ball. The players were only setting screens. Everyone, fans included, wore blue jumpsuits displaying the number 54. A siren began to wall as officers with "Klein-Men" on their jumpsuits rushed forward and roughly dragged him off the court. "Let go!" McHoopster demanded. "Where are you taking me?" "To see the Boss." The KleinKar pulled up to a monolithic structure, its glittering marquee scrolled "GloboKlein Industries". Reaching the penthouse, McHoopster stood before a shadowy, enthroned figure surrounded by a harem of women. The closing doors echoed off the marble as McHoopster and the man were left alone. The man rose, moving into the light. McHoopster gasped. "Matt Kleinmann? But ... how?" Kleinmann knocked on his skull. "Hello! McHoopster! Anybody home? Everything changed after that pick I set on you. People finally began to respect me, even fear me. I realized I had the power to do anything. I started GloboKlein to extend my dominance worldwide. Now I own 95 percent of the planet! I converted the Campanile into my ivory tower and rebuilt Lawrence into the thriving Kleinopolis. I rule all I see with a freckled fist!" "You're crazy!" Kleinmann grinned. "Now I'll make sure you fall in line with the others." Bursting outside. McHoopster didn't see the shadow looming over him until it was too late. Everything went dark. The doors flew open as Klein-Men poured into the room. McHoopster quickly escaped through a side door, Kleinmann's laughter following close behind. --his role in the starting lineup. Once he changed the game completely there was no room for me. Without a ball, what am I supposed to block? I would've broken the school record. Now I live here in the abandoned Watson Stacks. Fortunately, I've found a way to send you back and fix this mess. He woke with a start. "You're safe." A figure rose from behind a nearby stack of books. "Cole Aldrich? What's going on here?" "It is the Year 27 ACP, or After Chaos Pick. I was exiled shortly after the event. It was Kleinmann's first act to ensure "All that's needed is enough force to generate the 1.21 Gingerwatts required for time travel. For that, you must do something never done before — pick Matt Kleinmann. I've gathered some materials..." Cole began, but McHoopster was already gone. Kleinmann relaxed on his throne as his gorgeous servants hand-fed him grapes. A basketball bounced into the room, coming to rest at his size 27 feet. "What's this? I thought I destroyed every last one of these cursed spheres!" McHooopster stepped from the doorway. "I'm surprised you recognize what that is. I challenge you, if you can still remember the right way to play." --the Holidays" opens on Dec. 12. Although the former presents itself as an alternative to the usual home-for-the-holiday movie, it doesn't manage to escape its genre. "You fool. Do you know who I am? No one can defeat me! I am basketball!" Unfortunately, the game was not as epic as this story warrants. Kleinmann failed to realize a life of excess does not keep one fit for competition, and he was quickly defeated. McHoopster finished by posterizing the giant with a thunderous dunk. "You run the whole world and you can't even ball? How could anyone be afraid of you?" "I'll show you fear! I'll pick you out of existence!" Kleinmann charged forward furiously, but at the last moment McHoopster side-stepped the attack. Frantically recovering, the big man collided with McHoopster's commanding counter-pick. The world, and Kleinmann's screams, faded to nothing. --- McHoopster came to on the Campanile hill — Kleinopolis was Lawrence once more. Stealing himself a disguise from a couple having sex nearby, he sprinted to the Fieldhouse, praying he was not too late. He arrived before the Chaos Pick was fated to occur and crouched behind the Jayhawk bench. Matt Kleinmann, not yet planet overlord, anxiously awaited his time to shine. McHoopster quickly tied Kleinmann's shoes睦 together. "Matt, you're in." He rose triumphantly — only to fall flat on his face. "Nevermind. Teahan, get in there." "OK, Coach, just let me finish fixing my hair." McHoopster smiled. The world was again safe from redheaded rule. Before disappearing, he tapped Aldrich on the shoulder. "You're welcome." Aldrich looked around, confused. "What?" Pope is a Kansas City senior in English. Snyder is a Leawood senior in English. HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR The submission should include the author's name, grade and hometown. LETTER GUIDELINES Send letters to opinion.kansan.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. Length: 300 words Find the full letter to the editor policy online at kansan.com/letters. 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Jon Schitt, sales and marketing advise 864-7666 or jschitt@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and new adviser THE EDITORIAL BOARD 607 or mgibson@kansan.com MAX RINKEL FROM THE DRAWING BOARD Since we've run out of economic experts, I've decided to bring in diagnostic experts from other fields. THE WHITE HOUSE It's Lupus. Best holiday movies aren't the recent ones EASILY ENTERTAINED KATIE BLANKENAU This holiday season (words we hear so many times), the economy is obviously on everyone's minds. Deluges of advertisements promising big savings are swamping my television (but I wonder how much those promotions cost). Of course, "Four Christmas" is in theaters, and "Nothing Like Given this widespread anxiety, it's tempting to sneak away from it all to the movie theater for some holiday cheer. But if you're smart (and you are), you'll resist temptation. Because, let's face it, good holiday movies are hard to come by. We've been somewhat spared the influx of new holiday flicks that usually invade theaters each season. Its combination of world-weary, dry humor and unalloyed exuberance has yet to be matched by any movie since. It perfectly captures how it felt to be a kid at Christmas. Sure, maybe we've all seen it a couple (hundred) times. But the nostalgic, satiric, epic classic "A Christmas Story" is also, quite simply, perfect. But there's really no need to cough up that cash to get in the holiday spirit. After all, we've had Christmas for more than 2000 years. That's plenty of time to make some movies that are worth watching twice. And the best one of all celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. There are, of course, other good Christmas classics that never let you down. Instead of sucking viewers into a sentimental vortex, they buoy Edmund Gwenn's Oscarwinning performance as Kris Kringle in the 1947 "Miracle on 34th Street" never fails to make me believe that maybe, just maybe, the old bearded man is really out there. This year, I'm content to rewatch. Maybe I can recapture when perfect happiness could be contained in just one day and one thing. Like a Red Ryder BB gun, with a compass in the stock, and this thing that tells time. them up above the holidays' tinseled trappings. They may not have the jingles or the pretty people, but the true holiday classics all have what it takes. Blankenau is a Lincoln, Neb., sophomore in journalism. "EIJ" has its flat moments, but in the end it's irresistible. And Linus soliloquy in response to the bald-headed kid's appeal for someone "who knows what Christmas is all about," in "A Charlie Brown Christmas," makes all the commercial breaks worthwhile. GUEST COLUMN How to guide Senate back to its fiscal duties BY ALEX PORTE I was disappointed to discover a misrepresentation of my knowledge about the current financial crisis in the Student Senate in The University Daily Kansan article "Student Senate money depleting early this year" published Dec. 4. I am fully aware of our current financial situation, and I have stood up at both the Finance Committee meetings and full Senate meetings throughout the semester to warn the Senate about how quickly money in the Unallocated Account is being spent. Jayhawk Motorsports, the KU Steel Bridge Team and the KU Experimental Balloon Society. Many groups come to Student Senate for funding for academic projects, but limiting the level of funding would prolong the longevity of the account. After doing research and conferring extensively with Libby Johnson, Student Senate Executive Secretary, we came to a startling conclusion: Student Senate has yet to fail a funding bill this semester. 2. Fund student groups at a level comparative to their respective academic departments. Many groups, regardless of their content, have academic backing in some form, and Senate should weigh this heavily when evaluating funding requests. No such rule exists now. The amount of funding in the Unallocated Account last year at this time totaled $51,303; currently, we only have $31,524.66 remaining, with one more Senate cycle to go until the end of the semester. The Finance Committee had failed only one bill this year before last Thursday's meeting. For reference, Student Senate had failed two bills at this time last year. 3. The Finance Committee needs to enforce the requirement that budgets and proper paperwork must accompany every bill before it will be heard by the Committee. It has been too lax on this in the last couple of sessions. Implementation of the following three policies would begin to put us back on the track toward fiscal responsibility. 1. Place funding caps on large "academic projects," such as This is a reasonable and necessary request for student groups to fulfill when requesting thousands of dollars in funding from their fellow students. It is the job of the treasury to document and account for the movement of student funds and to ensure it is being spent responsibly, and it is difficult to do this without proper documentation. I recommend that student groups take a closer look at how they plan to fund the activities of their organization. Many student groups come to us saying that their event "hinges" on our funding. This puts the Finance Committee and Student Senate on the whole in a difficult position, as we would like to fund every event that is worthy, but we simply do not have the funding unless we raise student fees, a proposition many are opposed to. I would recommend that student organizations and students support a fee increase of $2.50 to provide assurance that their events will be supported next year and to seek their own financial security by exploring avenues for funding beyond Student Senate. The blame for this lack of fiscal responsibility can't be laid at one person's feet because the true root of this crisis stems from the fact that students are becoming more active and running successful events. The Student Senate Activity Fee has not been raised in five years. We need everyone to be a part of finding a solution to this problem. Blame will not put more money back into the Unallocated Account. Putting policies in place would begin to curtail spending and turn Student Senate toward fiscal responsibility. If you have any suggestions or would like to make your voice heard, attend the next Finance Committee Meeting on Jan. 23 or e-mail me at aporate@ku.edu. Porte is the student body treasurer. FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call 785-864-0500. Dear pizza delivery guy, shot gun another beer with us. --- On Saturday night, my friends and I heard some wolf calls from across campus, and we really want to know who you --- --fight as well. I would like to thank whoever left a newspaper in the Marvin Hall bathroom. It worked wonderfully after the toilet paper ran out --fight as well. Winston Churchill once said, "If you're not a liberal at 20, you have no heart. If you're not a conservative at 40, you have no head." Well, I guess I heartless. --fight as well. I need to get out my key-blade and fight you. But then, of course, there would be a nobody that I would have to fight as well. Don't get me wrong, I love The Wheel, but sometimes I look around at all of the frat guys and wonder, "Is this a gay bar?" Because my roommates totaled my car this weekend, guess I will have to find hous- closer to campus. ing closer to camp --- --- --- Happy birthday, Jason! You slut. --- I really hate wearing clothes I want to say thank you Chancellor Robert Hemenway for what you have done for our University during the last 14 years. --- I hate being constantly afraid I'm going to slip and fall in this slushfest. --- State of emergency:It's finals time --- 1 I love you. --- Dear Free for All, Since when did xenophobic remarks become "something clever?" Really. You can do better. --- I'd say a big 10 on both of them. --- Sweetheart, it's not smart to go outside in a V-neck. Your boobs will freeze. --- The snow punched me in the face. --- Study break! Need sex! @ --- @ KANSAN.COM Want more? Check out Free for All online. 8A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 HEALTH Music, exercise and sleep keep stress at bay Professors of music and dance say students can take action to manage the pressures of finals week --into her bag to pull it out, only to realize she's forgotten it at home. It's due today. BY JOE PREINER jpreiner@kansan.com Jordan Harper walks into her class, ready to turn in the paper she spent the previous night writing. She sits in her seat and reaches Enter stress. Enter stress. H a r p e r Chicago senior, is one of the 6.5 billion people in the world who sometimes find themselves in stressful situations. Harper will take five hemispheres of the brain, allowing for increased productivity. finals in the upcoming week, and that provides her with all she can handle. "If you don't have stress, your life is very boring. Stress comes from getting an A on a final. Stress comes from getting that first kiss on that first date." Janet Hamburg, professor of music, said students could manage stress in many ways during finals. She said exercising and staying active were two of the most important factors in diminishing stress levels while studying and finishing classes. Hamburg said a simple walk helped in more ways than students realized. Along with pushing blood through the body, the alternate swinging of arms and legs during walking stimulates both Acciai laura, professor of music education and music therapy, said exercise, when done properly, helped students relax. She said running lengthy distances one day ALICIA CLAIR Professor of music education and music therapy and then not running for a month would not be beneficial. Clair said that stress was everywhere, and that it could be both positive or negative. "If you don't have stress, your life is very boring," Clair said. "Stress comes from getting an A on a final. Stress comes from getting that first kiss on that first date." She said students often neglected their normal workout routines during finals week because they were pressed for time. Clair said this break in activity negatively affected students because exercise was good for the body. Hamburg said students should also remember to take breaks and move around during their study sessions. She said students often remained stationary during studying. "You need a change in rhythm," Hamburg said. "You have to get up and move around. You have to have wiggle breaks." Listening to music also plays a role in relaxing during the week of finals. Clair, who is also a board-certified music therapist, said music is associated with positive times and feelings in life. She said the areas in the brain associated with emotion worked closely with the areas that dealt with music, which could account for the paired semions Clair said the kind of music that helped people relax depended on the person. She said people had different experiences with music through at their lives, which accounted for their varied preferences in relaxing tunes. "For some people, the music that makes them feel calm might be rap music," Clair said. "Others can't cope with it. It's a very individualized kind of thing." Hamburg said students overlooked the value of sleep during finals, which only compounded the effects of stress. She said students used caffeine to stay awake instead of succumbing to sleep. Hamburg said caffeine was effective for short-term needs, but ultimately the stimulant resulted in a drop in blood sugar which caused more fatigue. Dealing with the stress of finals was all about planning ahead, she said "Finals week is like an endurance test," Hamburg said. "You can't spend all your time just studying or you won't make it." Edited by Becka Cremer STRESS GPA WORK STRESS GPA RESEARCH readings homework FINALS pressure money papers GRADES family GPA parents ESSAYS money GRADES stress pressure EXPECTATIONS SCHOLARSHIPS WORK STRESS GPA RESEARCH readings homework FINALS pressure money papers GRADES family GPA parents ESSAYS money GRADES stress pressure EXPECTATIONS SCHOLARSHIPS --- Finals Calculus 2 PSYC 305 Organic Ch. Engl. KASILSON Boulin POLITICS La.gov.says he won't run for president in 2012 Graphic by Becka Cremer/KANSAN RICHMOND, Va. — Louisiana Gov. Bob Jindal said Wednesday he's not interested in a 2012 Republican presidential bid and will seek a second term as governor in 2011. Jindal, who appeared at a news conference to back Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell, was asked if he was interested in being president. "No," he replied. Jindal's trip to Iowa last month fueled speculation that he was laying the groundwork for a presidential campaign, and he did not rule out changing his mind over the next few years. Instead, he said Americans are weary after the longest, most expensive election cycle in U.S. history. "I think anybody who is even thinking of running would be well served to roll up their sleeves and support our new president," Jindal said. "I told our people, 'It doesn't matter whether you're Republican, Democrat or independent, it doesn't matter whether you voted for him or not, President elect Barack Obama is our president." In the wake of Republican losses in Congress and a blowout defeat in the presidential race, Jindal is an early favorite among many Republicans for 2012. He's young, 37, and has strong support from conservatives for his income tax-cutting initiatives. Many of them advocated for John McCain to pick Jindal as his vice presidential running mate. Jindal also enjoyed broad-based approval for his handling of back-to-back hurricanes, Gustav and Ike, that menaced his state and New Orleans in particular in August and September, just three years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the area. Associated Press BIGGEST STOP DAY WEEKEND 18 to dance. 21 to drink. THURSDAY @ 9 $2 miller lights • $2 bacardi hurricanes AXE POP THE CORK PARTY new years eve before you leave champagne toast every hour. 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. FRIDAY son venezuela meet me on the dance floor. ABE & JAKE'S 8 EAST SIXTH STREET • LAWRENCE, KS abejakes.com 841-5855 LANDING ALUM SELLS BOOK OF PHOTOGRAPHY SPORTS Rich Clarkson witnessed, photographed three of KU's THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN KANSAS MAKES IT IN ELITE 50 LIST THE MORNING BREW national championships. MEN'S BASKETBALL 5B STACK Magazine honors Jayhawk athletes for their commitment to WWW.KANSAN.COM sports and academics. MORNING BREW | 2B THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 MEN'S BASKETBALL PAGE1B Jayhawks expect Little to bring size, toughness Sophomoreguard Brady Morningstar is currently starting at Little's position of small forward. Sophomore guard Tyrel Reed also logs 22 minutes per game playing mostly at small forward. "I think he's a very important piece to our team that we need," Kansas coach Bill Self said. "I think it's pretty evident that we need a big wing." Little shouldn't have the same problems. He's 6-foot-5 and weighs 210 pounds. He even spent time playing in the frontcourt during Kansas' three exhibition games in Canada — where he averaged nearly 13 points and five rebounds per game — because the freshmen Morris never hadn't qualified academically yet. Little returned to practice Friday and has participated in half-court drills. He's eyeing the Dec. 20 game against Temple at Allen Fieldhouse as his first official appearance as a lajayhawk. Although his comedic relief has entertained coaches and teammates, they think Little will be even more valuable on the court. And everyone loves it. No one, however, is dreading Little's entertainer role inevitably changing soon. BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com Problem is Morningstar and Reed are only 6-foot-3 and are naturally shooting guards. It's more difficult for them to get into the paint and compete with big men for rebounds and loose balls. Edited by Mark Dent If a performer ever fails to show up for a halftime show at Allen Fieldhouse, the organizer could always grab Mario Little off the end of the Kansas bench. After all, the junior guard has served as the team comedian since being sidelined with a stress fracture in his left leg before the season began. During games, he points. He laughs. He dances. "He might do something stupid or say something stupid," junior guard Sherron Collins said. "Even Coach has to laugh, and then we all laugh." FOOTBALL Little does anything he can to keep teammates "wired." Little says he loosens the mood at practice even more by cracking jokes in the ears of teammates who are struggling. Little takes pride in his rebounding ability and lists it and defense as his strongest skills. Collins agrees. Collins, who was teammates with Little on a Chicago-based AAU队 in high school, knows what Little will add for the Jayhawks. "I've never been injured like this." Little said. "It's hard to sit down and watch everyone else have fun out there." "A sense of toughness," Collins said. "Suddenly, we've got someone else who is going to get in there and fight. He's going to bring a whole other dimension to the team." He transferred to Kansas from Chipola, a junior college in Marianna, Fla., as the top-ranked junior-college prospect in the nation. But he also had that stress fracture in his leg. Toughness is a word that's often attached to Little's name. Sometimes, Little might be too tough. Little plans to start working out at full speed either Friday or the practice after Saturday's game against Massachusetts at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. Self said there was no way Little would play against Massachusetts. That means he'll once again be at the end of the bench trying to keep his teammates calm. The smile and laughs will make it look as though Little is content. But he says he won't truly be happy until he is playing again. He played through the pain all summer and in Canada. It didn't bother him. He said he was Chicago tough. In the end, however, playing irritated his leg more and forced him to miss the past month. It's against Little's nature to not practice as hard as he can, but after that experience he knows it's necessary. "I tried to go out there full speed before and it cracked it in a different spot," Little said. "So I can't do too much stuff." New Year's Clash After defeating Missouri Kansas prepares to face Minnesota in the Insight Bowl on Dec. 31 BY B.J. RAINS rains@ku.edu They sat and watched, but there wasn't much they could do. Members of the Kansas tootbaun team, fresh off a 40-37 upset of No. 12 Missouri two weeks ago, watched the Tigers face the Oklahoma Sooners in the Big 12 Championship — the game they wanted to be in. "It was frustrating watching the Big 12 Championship," safety Justin Thornton said. "We were one game away and it was a game that we all feel like we could have won. But that's the way the cookie After last year's 12-1 season, reaching the Big 12 Title game in 2008 was the team's goal. It failed. crumbles and that's how the season went. We're looking to finish strong though. Thornton and the Jayhawks will get a chance to finish strong when they face off against Minnesota on New Year's Eve in the Insight Bowl. It's not a BCS bowl and they aren't receiving any of the national attention they did a year ago — but that doesn't mean the Jayhawks don't have much to play for. The layhawks could win eight games while playing one of the hardest schedules in the nation. They could win 20 games in a two-year span and could become the first team in school history to win bowl games in back-to-back years. "Our class wants to leave a legacy here," linebacker Joe Mortensen said. "We want to win this game. Especially us seniors, we want to finish out on top. We want to win back-to-back bowl games so bad." Minnesota finished 7-5 on the season and 3-5 in the Big Ten but lost four consecutive games to end the season. They are led by wide receiver Erick Decker, who was a First-Team All-Big Ten selection, led the Big Ten in receptions per game and was number two in receiving yards per game. His 76 receptions were a Golden Gopher single-season record. lash Decker also stars on the school's baseball team, hitting .329 with 7 doubles, four triples and three home runs SEE FOOTBALL ON PAGE 3B Junior quarterback Todd Reesing jumps into the crowd during celebrations following Kansas' 40-37 victory against Missouri in the Border Showdown at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Reesing hit junior receiver Kerry Meier for a late fourth quarter touchdown on a fourth down pass, giving the Jayhawks a three point lead with less than a minute to go in the game. 80 88 Sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe leaps into Kansas center Ryan Cantrell's arms after Briscoe's only touchdown of the game. Kansas will head to Tempe, Ariz., to meet Minnesota in the Insight Bowl on Dec. 31. CRIME Markieff gets community service for his BB gun incident BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer.kansan.com Morris will be required to complete 20 hours of community service. Morris said he learned a lesson from the situation. Markieff Morris Freshman forward Markieff Morris accepted a diversion Thursday for the The incident occurred on the weekend before classes began when a BB hit a 47-year old woman in the arm outside of the Towers. The KU Public Safety Office filed an offense report that indicated Morris was also suspected of being intoxicated at the time. 133. 678.254.101 charges filed against him in August after firing an Airsoft rifle BB gun out of a layhawker Towers window. "I apologize for any embarrassment this caused KU and the basketball program," Morris said. "I'm going to do my community service so I can conclude this matter." and wanted to put it behind him. Morris faced battery charges and was scheduled to appear in Lawrence Municipal Court Friday before he ared SEE MORRIS ON PAGE 3B Junior guard Danielle McCray puts up a layup during the first half. McCray led all Jayhaws with 18 points and added five rebounds to her stat line in Kansas' 66-43 victory against the Western Illinois Westwinder; on Wednesday night in Allen Fieldhouse. WESTERN WILLIAMS 14 KANSAS 4 WESTERN WILLIAMS 4 WESTERN WILLIAMS 22 Jayhawks recover from disappointing first half to defeat Westerwinds 66-43 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL BY DANNY NORDSTROM dnordstrom@kansan.com Junior guard LaChelda Jacobs had wide eyes with her sights set on two easy points after intercepting a Western Illinois pass. As Jacobs drove in for the open layup, everything seemed fine. To her dismay, however, the ball spun around the rim and missed the hoop. Enter junior guard Danielle McCray. "Coaches always say to stay in the play," McCray said. "You never know what's going to happen. I just stayed with the play and followed it and put it back in. It was kinda cool." Out of nowhere, McCray swooped in, grabbing the ball out of the air. She bounced it off the glass and into the hoop for two points. Jon Goering/KANSAN McCray helped lead the Jayhawks (6-1) to a 66-43 victory against the Western Illinois Westwinds (2-7) last night at Allen Fieldhouse. The junior guard dropped 18 points and five rebounds on the night, as Kansas tasted victory again after its first loss to Marquette on Dec. 7. Kansas improved on its ability to take care of the ball after committing a season-high 29 turnovers at Marquette. The Jayhawks turned the ball over 16 times against Western Illinois, with six turnovers caused by offensive fouls. "16 was still a lot for us and I guess we have to take it one step at a time," McCray said. "From 29 to 16 is a huge difference, but it's still not what we're looking for." After a disappointing first half in which the Jayhawks shot only 40 percent "Halltime wasn't fun at all, but that's what we needed." McCray said. from the field and looked lazy on defense, coach Bonnie Henrickson delivered a stern halftime speech. The layhawks didn't look any better during the first four minutes of the second period, as Western Illinois immediately went on a 7-0 scoring run to make the score 33-28. The team battled back, however, as McCray and sophomore forward Ncollette Smith led Kansas on a 10-4 scoring run to give the Jayhawks a comfortable 12-point lead. Smith was 1 SEE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ON PAGE 4B 1 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 quote of the day "Minnesota has made huge strides in their second season under Tim Brewster. They are making outstanding progress and will be a formidable bowl opponent." Kansas football coach Mark Mangino fact of the dav Kansas Athletics The Kansas football program has played in 11 bowl games. Kansas is 5-6 all-time in bowl games and has won four of its last five. trivia of the day Q: How many passing yards did Todd Reesing throw for during Kansas' Orange Bowl victory last season? A: 227 yards. Reesing completed 20-of-37 passes with one touchdown and one interception. ku sports schedule Today No events scheduled Friday Friday No events scheduled Saturday Saturday Nest's basketball: Massachusetts, 1 p.m. (Kansas City, Mo.) Women's basketball: Creighton, 3 p.m. (Omaha, Neb.) Sunday-Monday No events scheduled AFL Arena Football League votes to keep play PHILADELPHIA — The Arena Football League has voted not to suspend play in 2009, a sharp reversal in a tumultuous week in which the indoor league was poised to cancel next season. The AFL has not released the 2009 schedule, and it's still possible there could be big changes to the 22-year-old league. The 16-team indoor league repeatedly has delayed the start of free agency and the release of its 2009 schedule after an offseason of uncertainty. Associated Press Fill Stop Day eve with activities around town Today is one of those magical days that only happens for those of us lucky enough to call ourselves college students: Stop Day eve. Right now you're probably killing time until your last class or maybe even scrambling to finish that project you just couldn't find the motivation to finish. But by tonight, none of that will matter. Classes are over, and only finals week stands between you and winter break. Consider it a free night, 12-odd hours do whatever it takes to blow off the steam that has accumulated from a semester's worth of schoolwork. With that thought in mind, here are five ways to spend your Stop Day eve. 1. Head down to Massachusetts Street for free popcorn and a couple games of darts with friends BY ANDREW WIEBE awlehe@kansa.com at the Red Lyon Tavern, 944 Massachusetts St. 2. Plan your Insight Bowl trip to Tempe, Ari. Those tickets aren't going to buy themselves, you know. 3. Check out the opening performance of "A Christmas Story" at the Lawrence Community Theatre, 1501 New Hampshire St. It's never too early to get in the holiday spirit. 4. Find your warmest blanket, toss on some sweats, pop some popcorn and plant yourself in front of the nearest television. 5. Watch Brody Buster play the mean blues at Fatso's, 1016 Massachusetts St. MAGAZINE GIVES KU ATHLETICS PROPS Kansas checked in at No. 25 in STACK Magazine's most recent Elite 50 list, a ranking of the best schools for academically-minded athletes. The rankings are based on five factors: 2009 U.S. News & World Report on America's Best Colleges, Academic Progress Rate, teams with national rankings, win-loss record and the STACK Factor, which takes into account the University's college community. The Jayhawks paced the Big 12 mostly because of a victory in the Orange Bowl and the National Championship. STACK ranked Kansas basketball third overall and baseball and football were each 16th in the nation. The Big 12 had four other schools included in the Elite 50: Texas finished second to Stanford, Texas A&M finished 11th, Nebraska was 39th and Oklahoma State rounded out the list at 44th. DIVISION I-AA SHOUT OUT While college football's big boys are busy preparing for another hoom bowl season, four of their I-AA counterparts will fight for a spot in Division I's other national championship game this weekend. Today's shout-out goes to Northern Iowa. The No. 1-seeded Panthers take on the Richmond Spiders this Saturday at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls with the opportunity to play for I-AA's biggest prize. Northern iowa's only other appearance in the national title game was in 2005 when it lost to Appalachian State. THE MORNING BREW Takin' the bull by the horns — Edited by Brenna Hawley WINGO Curtis Cassidy, of Alberta, Canada, competes during the fifth go-round of steer wrestling at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Monday ASSOCIATED PRESS NHL Canucks pull out 3-1 victory over Predators NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The FILM PRODUCTION CENTER Need More Space? Dream Higher Holiday Gift Ideas 866-739-2331 CollegeBedLofts.com/ku Get a free cappuccino cup set when you buy two pounds of beans take a free drink or choice for every $25 giftcard purchased or spent with a RoastmasterRewards Card RoastmasterRewards RoastmasterRewards DUNN BROS COFFEE 1618 W 23rd St • (785) 865-4211 • www.dunnbros.com Vancouver Canucks are trying to finish off their longest road trip of the season in better fashion than they started. 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They were angry with the Canucks over three head shots, including one in which captain Jason Arnott retaliated and was slapped as an instigator in a batch of penalties that put Vancouver on the man advantage for seven minutes. "All we keep hearing about, and they keep saying, is head shots," Arnott said of the NHL's warnings to players. "There were three of them out there. That's what we have to cut down on in this league. You don't see a whole lot of suspensions being handed out. ... They've got to cut down on that stuff." Nashville coach Barry Trotz tried to watch himself and said the league would handle the three hits, one that knocked forward Scott Nichol out of the game with an upper body injury in the first period. "We're talking about people's lives. Head injuries are the main subject in the National Hockey League right now. I thought there was a lot of it," Trotz said. Burrows hit angered Arnott the most. 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It wasn't the season they had hoped for, but the Jayhawks enter as 10-point favorites and appear set to finish on a winning note. "This year we've just battled through with guys getting banged up," said defensive tackle Caleb Blakesley. "But we're fighting and we're going to go out and finish this season on top." Edited by Brenna Hawley 0 Junior receiver Kerry Meier pulls in the game-winning touchdown to put Kansas ahead 39-37 before a made field goal against Missouri two weeks ago. Meier put forth 106 yards receiving and two touchdowns on a bum hamstring in a 40-37 win against the Tigers. to a diversion. MORRIS (CONTINUED FROM 1B) Kansas coach Bill Self declined to say if he disciplined Morris any further. In August, Self said the matter would be handled internally. for following the incident. Self did indicate, however, that he had spoken with the players multiple times about their behav- "Ive told Markieff and our guys that obviously they have to make better decisions and be much wiser in their judgment," Self said. Self said it all started with communication from the coaching staff. "We need to do a better job as a staff to educate them of not only on-campus policies, but housing policies," Self said. "If we would have done that, they would have known these types of Airsoft guns were not allowed on campus." - Edited by Kelsey Hayes NFL NFL St.Louis makes defensive changes late in season ST. LOUIS — Corey Chavous could have sulked after getting benched. Instead, the veteran St. Louis Rams safety made it easy on coach Jim Haslett when he delivered the news. Seahawks, giving the secondary somewhat younger legs. He's been used mostly on special teams in two seasons with the Rams (2-11), getting his only other start last season when Chavous was sidelined by a pectoral injury. "We had a great discussion," Haslett said Wednesday. "Before I even got it out of my mouth, he told me what I was going to tell him." Todd Johnson takes Chavous' job on Sunday against the elevating Johnson, who made 10 starts for the Bears in 2004, for a few weeks. The Rams made one other move in the secondary, placing cornerback Tye Hill on injured reserve. Hill, a first-round pick in 2006, has been unable to recover from arthroscopic surgery on his right knee after Week 4. Haslett has been considering Respect for the 32-year-old Chavous, an 11-year veteran and Pro Bowler in 2003 voted a team captain by the players, made him hold off until now. Haslett considers Chavous the leader of the secondary and credits him for the rise of free safety Oshiomoghe Atogwe, who has four interceptions, seven forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. COLLEGE FOOTBALL Associated Press Tebow, two Big 12 quarterbacks selected as Heisman finalists BY RALPH D. RUSSO ASSOCIATED PRESS The last time all the Heisman finalists were quarterbacks was 2001, when Nebraska's Eric Crouch won the award and QBs held the first six spots. Sam Bradford from Oklahoma and Colt McCoy from Texas joined Tebow as Heisman finalists announced Wednesday. NEW YORK — Tim Tebow will go for two against a pair of talented quarterbacks from the Big 12 when the Heisman Trophy is handed out Saturday night. Archie Griffin won the Heisman as a junior in 1974 for Ohio State Tebow, the rugged and multitalented junior from Florida, was the first sophomore to win the Heisman last year and is trying to become the second player to win it twice. and again in 1975. Tebow's Gators will play Bradford and the Sooners in the BCS national championship game Jan. 8 in Miami. "It's a good thing I don't have a vote," Bradford said while attending an event with Tebow and McCoy in Orlando, Fla., where numerous college football awards will be handed out Thursday night. "I couldn't decide. It's just an honor to be one of the guys going up to New York." Tebow became the first college football player with 20 touchdown passes and 20 rushing touchdowns in 2007, carrying a Florida team that finished 9-4. This season, Tebow's stats were down, but his play has still been stellar. He is fifth in the nation in passer rating (176.7) with 28 touchdown passes and only two interceptions. He hasn't been asked to run as much this season, but still has 564 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns. Most importantly, the Gators are 12-1 and a victory away from their second national title in three seasons. "Tim is a winner," Florida coach Urban Meyer said during a news conference in South Florida with Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops to promote the national title game. "He wants to win. He's motivated like all of us are. But he's a team-first guy. That's why statistically he might not have the Star Wars stats like he had a year ago. However, he won 12 games. And if he could have either-or, he's going to take 12 wins and the chance to hold that crystal ball." Tebow made a strong final case to win another Heisman, leading Florida's 14-point fourth quarter and comeback 31-20 victory in the Southeastern Conference title game against Alabama last Saturday. As a former winner, he also has a vote. "I'm taking his advice." Tebow said. Bradford has directed the highest scoring team in major college football history, leading the nation in passer rating (186.3) and TD passes (48) while throwing for 4,464 yards. The Sooners have scored 702 points and became the first college team in 89 years to reach 60 points in five consecutive games when they won the Big 12 title game 62-21 over Missouri last Saturday. McCoy, who had the imposing task of following Vince Young as Texas' starting quarterback, has turned out to be a multiple threat much like his predecessor. "Players just follow him because of his commitment to them and how tough he is and how important the team is to him." Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said. McCoy set a major college record with his 77.6 completion percentage, breaking the mark set by Daunte Culpepper for Central Florida, and is the Longhorns' leading rusher with 576 yards and 10 touchdowns. Texas finished 11-1, with a victory against Oklahoma. "If you're going to play quarterback in our league, you better be able to put a lot of points on the board," McCoy said. "There are just so many good offenses in this league" That victory wasn't enough to get McCoy and Texas into the Big 12 or national championship game instead of the Sooners. Heisman organizers generally invite three to five players, based on vote totals. Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell was surprisingly not invited to the ceremony, to be held at the Sports Museum of America in downtown New York for the first time. 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Henrickson was also pleased with defensive intensity the layhawks showed in the second half. Jon Goering/KANSAN Sophomore center Krysten Boogaard tries to get a shot up in traffic during the first half of Wednesday's game. Bogaard scored just four points in 11 minutes in Kansas' 66-43 victory. KANSAS 14 WESTERN ILLINOIS 5 "We got five stops in a row in the second half and then fouled," she said. "That's an expectation and an intensity that we need especially coming off a tough loss at Marquette." Kansas hopes it can build momentum from last night's performance as the Jayhawks' schedule toughens during finals week. The team will play at Creighton this Saturday to kick off a three-game road trip. The added pressure of finals doesn't faze McCray. "It's a lot of stress, but once you're on the court you have to forget about it. It's a place where you can forget about things. And once it's over, you've got to get back to it," she said. Edited by Tara Smith CRIMES Simpson's accomplices get probation in robber LAS VEGAS — The luckiest guys in Las Vegas this week were four O.J. Simpson accomplices who walked out of court with probation while the former football star sits in prison for his role in an armed confrontation over memorabilia from his past. Sentencing of the man who wielded a gun during the robbery sparked a courtroom outburst Tuesday from one victim of the hotel room heist who said Michael McClinton should have been sent to prison. "I'm just very disappointed," said Bruce Fromong, one of the two sports memorabilia dealers robbed by Simpson and the other men. "I agreed completely with probation for the two guys who were just there backing up O.J. But McClinton stood a couple of feet from me with a gun in my face and said, 'I'll shoot your (expletive).' $ ^{m} $ "Use a gun, go to jail. That's my theory." Fromong said. The collectibles dealer was ejected from the courthouse during sentencing of four of the men who joined Simpson on Sept. 13, 2007, at a casino hotel room where he confronted Fromong and Alfred Beardsley, who were peddling mementoes of Simpson's career. "You've got to be kidding me! Fromong exclaimed after Clark County District Judge Jackie Glass sentenced McClinton to eight years' probation. She suspended a prison term of two to seven years. The judge told McClinton: "You were the one that had a gun. You were the one that brandished a weapon." But Glass said she considered McClinton's cooperation in testifying and the fact that he had no criminal record in granting his probation. She handed probation terms of six years to Charles Ehrlich, four years to Walter Alexander and three years to Charles Cashmore. All three spoke of being lured into the plan by Simpson, who asked for help in retrieving his personal items. "On that day, everybody was a snake. O.J. Simpson was the snake charmer," said Robert Dennis Rentzer, Alexander's attorney. "The man has charisma. There is something about him that captures individuals and draws them into his circle." The sentencing was not the end of the seamy saga. The judge scheduled a Dec. 19 hearing to discuss restitution for articles taken from the hotel room. Fromong has claimed he lost about $150,000 worth of memorabilia, while others have called that figure inflated. Associated Press Need A Break? Escape the Grind of Finals Week Finals Guide Pick up you copy on December 15th -19th THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Finals Week Finals Guide WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Boogaard's return to court helps Jayhawks in victory Jon Goering/KANSAN KANSAS 00 34 4 BY JAYSON JENKS jjenks@kansan.com Junior guard LaChelda Jacobs shoots over Western Illinois during Wednesday night's game at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks won 66-43. Around lunch time yesterday, sophomore Krysten Boogaard received the news that avoided her for nearly three weeks. After talking with doctors, coach Bonnie Henrickson informed Boogaard shed been cleared to play. Playing in her first game since Nov. 18, Boogaard, who missed four games with a stress reaction in her leg, totaled four points and three rebounds in 11 minutes as Kansas defeated Western Illinois 66-43 Wednesday night. "It's a good time for her to come back," junior Danielle McCray said. "I think she got that feeling back tonight." At times, though, Boogaard appeared a step or two behind, while struggling early on the offensive end. In the first half she missed both field goal attempts and all three of her free throws. "That first half was a little different," Boogaard said. "I used it in a way to get me back into things. Getting back into a game situation was a little bit different." Still, in the second half Boogaaro showed flashes of why the Jayhawks so eagerly awaited her return. The 6-foot-5 center scored two easy baskets after sealing her defender in the low post while playing just five minutes. Missing in Boogaard's absence was consistent interior play from the Jayhawks. Sure, sophomore forward Nicollette Smith averaged 7.8 points per game playing in Boogaard's starting spot. But Smith said that Boogaard's presence creates easier chances for Kansas' other players. "People feel like they need to sink in on her," Smith said, "That opens it up for the rest of us. Then, when we're hitting shots from outside, that opens it up for her inside. And she's a great one on one post player." Without Boogaard, junior forward Porscha Weddington became Kansas' best threat near the basket — something that she wasn't always used to with Boogaard in the lineup. In the four games Boogaard missed, Weddington averaged 7.8 points and four rebounds per game. Henrickson said doctors cleared Boogaard to play more than 11 minutes, but the Jayhawks wanted to cautiously ease her back into things. The real test, though, will come tomorrow when the pain in Boogaard's leg is reevaluated. "It opens her eyes and shows her how much more she needs to do," McCray said. "With Krysten back, she'll still have that mentality where she thinks 'I still need to do more.' She knows she can't hide behind Krysten and let her score all the points. I think she's getting the idea now." And Boogaard is hoping her time spent on the bench with an injury is finally done. "I've grown a better appreciation for the bench now," Boogaard said. "It's hard sitting on the bench, especially when you can't play." NBA — Edited by Jennifer Torline Anthony leads Nuggets in victory over Minnesota DENVER — Carmelo Anthony matched the NBA record for points in a quarter with 33 in the Every Thursday 50¢ DRAWS at Duffy's in EconoLodge [6th & Iowa] Contact JoAnna Giffin at 816-501-3601 for more information MBA@Avila.edu Anthony tied the NBA mark of 33 points set by San Antonio's George Gervin in the second quarter against New Orleans on April 9, 1978. Anthony broke the franchise record of 32 set by David Thompson against Detroit, also on April 9, 1978. third and finished with a seasonhigh 45 points in the DenverNuggets' 116-105 victory overthe Minnesota Timberwolves onWednesday night. "That was one of the greatest quarters I've ever been apart of" Anthony said. "The most important thing is we won the game tonight." Chauncey Billups added 22 points in Denver's eighth straight win over Minnesota. Al Jefferson had 26 points and 12 rebounds, and Randy Foye also scored 26 points for Minnesota, which has lost seven straight games and two in a row since Kevin McHale took over as head coach on Monday. Anthony, who had nine points at halftime, took over the game in the third quarter, scoring 24 straight points for the Nuggets at one point. His steal and dunk sparked the Nuggets' rally from a 12-point halftime deficit, and he pumped his fist after hitting a 3-pointer that tied it at 60. Anthony, who also had a team-high 11 rebounds, wasn't done. His putback layup gave Denver its first lead since midway through the first quarter, and he followed that with a 3-pointer and a fast-break dunk to make it 68-62 with 4:35 left in the third. He hit two 3-pointers to extend Denver's lead to 82-76, and he finished the quarter with a driving layup with 1.8 seconds left to give the Nuggets an 84-78 lead. Minnesota didn't go away quietly. Foye and Jefferson made back-to-back baskets to cut Denver's lead to 94-92 with 6:47 left, but J.A. Smith's three-point play and a layup by Anthony made it 101-92. Billups and Anthony Carter hit consecutive 3-pointers to push the lead to 10 with 3:38 left. Minnesota got no closer then eight of the way. Anthony scored only three points in the fourth quarter but left to a standing ovation with 52.7 seconds left in the game and Denver ahead by 11. Associated Press Happy Birthday Julie Peterson! Sorry we're late, but that dang lunar time. Hugs & Kisses, Neil & Buzz KANSAN 2008 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 SPORTS rt 5B rt MEN'S BASKETBALL Photographer's book chronicles 3 KU championships BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com Rich Clarkson was the last photographer left. A young Clyde Lovelleth had just helped Kansas win its first NCAA title, beating St. John's inside Hec Edmundson Pavilion in Seattle. As Phog Allen's Jayhawks prepared to accept the championship trophy, Clarkson readied himself. The rest of the photographers were gone. "They had to go meet their deadlines," Clarkson says today. Fifty-six years later, Clarkson sat on the baseline of the court at the Alamodome in San Antonio, aiming his camera as Kansas won its third NCAA title. Clarkson, a University alumnus, has worked as a photographer for such publications as Sports Illustrated and Time. He was also present for all three of Kansas' NCAA basketball championships. Clarkson's photos from those three seasons — 1952, 1988 and 2008 — are the focus of Clarkson's new book, "The Champions: Kansas Basketball at the Pinnacle." The book, published by the KU Alumni Association, is now available at local bookstores. The book tells the story of Kansas' three national championships through Clarkson's vast catalog of photos. It also includes written chapters from reporters and players, including Sports Illustrated's college basketball writer Grant Wahl, a Kansas native who covered Kansas' run to the championship last spring. Bill Houglund, a guard on the 1952 team, and Mark Dent, who covered the 2008 season for The Kansan, also contributed chapters to the book. "To take the aura and tradition of Kansas basketball, first Hoch Auditorium, then Allen Fieldhouse, to today's superdomes and the high ratings of prime time television, this is something that creates special pride," Clarkson writes in the book's introduction. Clarkson has photographed 53 Final Fours. "I have seen many great games," he writes. "But the KU games have always been special." And he still remembers the day he was the only photographer left when Allen won his first, and only NCAA championship. "Hopefully, there's a lot of stories that people haven't heard before," Clarkson said. KANSANCLASSIFIEDS AUTO 1997 Toyota Camry 122,400 miles. 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Home apply in 212-504-8686 University, Kansas State A very wonderful teacher. Thank you for your help. 6B SPORTS MLB THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 Yankees nearing huge deal with pitcher CC Sabathia BY RONALD BLUM ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS VEGAS — CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees agreed Wednesday on the framework for a $161 million, seven-year contract, the richest for a pitcher in baseball history. The Yankees and Sabathia's agents still need to work out all the details, a baseball official familiar with the talks told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been completed and the pitcher must pass a physical. --received the invitation. Cashman made a six-year offer to the former AL Cy Young Award winner on Nov. 14, the first possible day to negotiate with free agents, and met with Sabathia in Las Vegas on Sunday and Monday. He had told the pitcher's agents that it would be helpful, he was willing to travel to meet with Sabathia and his family in California. "I'm sure every team in baseball would love to have him. He's a guy who's an intimidating factor on the mound," Yankees captain Derek leeter said at the winter meetings. "There's a lot of layers in the process. Until that process is completed I'm kind of prevented from saying too much," Cashman said. "Legally I've got to protect myself. And, you know, you're never done until you're done, and so, we're not done." Sabathia has the right to opt out after three seasons and become a free agent again. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman left Las Vegas on Tuesday for a quick trip to the pitcher's home in the San Francisco area, sparking the final stages of negotiations. At 3 p.m. Tuesday, Cashman "I said, 'Let's go.'" he recalled. "When the opportunity was given, that's a flight I had to take." He bought a one-way ticket for a 5 p.m. flight to Oakland and took a car service to Sabathia's home in Vallejo, where he met with the pitcher, Sabathia's wife and children and Brian Peters, one of the star's agents. Cashman joked about flying commercial. "We're not the Red Sox," he said, a reference to the team's use of owner John Henry private plane during negotiations with Daisuke Matsuzaka two offseasons ago. "They certainly are not, thank goodness!" Red Sox president Larry Lucchino responded in an e-mail to the AP. Cashman couldn't recall ever before making a recruiting trip to a free agent's home. He had remembered seeing it on an episode of "MTV Cribs." "When I walked in, I did tell him, it was like: I've been here before," Cashman said. After putting the framework for an agreement in place, Cashman spent the night at a San Francisco hotel before taking an 8 a.m. flight back to Las Vegas on Wednesday, Yankees officials, meanwhile, participated in negotiations by phone. Sabathia will give the Yankees a new marquee star as they head into the new $1.3 billion Yankee Stadium, where seats sell for up to $2,500 each. His deal will top the previous mark for a pitcher, a $137.5 million, six-year contract agreed to by Johan Santana and the New York Mets last winter. His $23 million average salary is just ahead of Santana's $22.9 million Among all players, it will trail only Alex Rodrigue's $275 million, 10-year contract with the Yankees, A-Rod's earlier $252 million, 10-year agreement with Texas and Derek Jeter's $189 million, 10-year contract with the Yankees. "He's left-handed. He's a tremendous competitor. His talent is obvious," Cashman said. "And he matches that with his character at the same time." Signing Sabathia was the No. 1 offseason priority for the Yankees, whose streak of 13 consecutive playoff appearances ended this year. He would join a rotation that includes Chien-Ming Wang and Joba Chamberlain. New York hopes to re sign Andy Pettitite, who also is a free agent, and has had talks this week with Ben Sheets and the agents for A.J. Burnett. Many of Sabathia's questions to the Yankees had been about what it would be like to pitch in New York, and part of the reason Cashman traveled to California was to meet with the Sabathia's wife, Amber, along with the player to discuss that issue. "The only times people tend to struggle is when they put pressure on themselves," Jeter said. "It's still the same game whether you're playing in New York, or you're playing in Cleveland, Milwaukee, Tampa." Milwaukee acquired Sabathia from Cleveland in July, and he went 11-2 for the Brewers. Sabathia was a workhorse, throwing seven complete games and three shutouts in 17 starts as the Brewers made the playoffs for the first time since 1982. GM Doug Melvin, who had offered a five-year deal worth about $100 million, said he was notified at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday that the Brewers were no longer in the running. M ASSOCIATED PRESS Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher CC Sabathia pitches to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of a baseball game in Milwaukee. Sabathia and the New York Yankees are closing in on a seven-year contract worth about $160 million, a deal that would be a record for a pitcher. GOVERNMENT Obama eager to continue playing sports in Washington BY NANCY ARMOUR ASSOCIATED PRESS As promised, change is com CHICAGO — The Rangers are out, the White Sox are in, and the mountain bikes are headed for the basement. As for that White House bowling alley — well, that hardwood might be in for a complete makeover. "He's a hoops aficionado," said Alexi Giannoulias, the Illinois treasurer and a regular in Obama's pickup games. ing to Washington, and were not just talking policy and politics. President-elect Barack Obama may be as big a sports junkie as his predecessor, but he's got a totally different game. Not to mention a hard-core 1982 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS WHITE BLUE 40 DON'T HIBERNATE THIS WINTER! SURVIVAL ADULT SPORTS WINTER LEAGUES FORMING NOW! BASKETBALL • DODGEBALL • VOLLEYBALL President-elect Barack Obama drives to the basket against the University of North Carolina's Yell Hansbrough during a game in Chapel Hill, N.C. in April. Republican or Democrat, liberal or conservative, American presidents have tended to have one thing in common: they love their sports. LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FRIDAY DECEMBER 19 For More Information: or visit the Call (785) 832-7920 Chicago White Sox fan. South Siders can no longer gripe about the crosstown rival Cubs getting all the love, not when the future leader of the free world sports his well-worn White Sox cap wherever he goes these days. Remember the day after the election, when he dropped his daughters off at school wearing his beloved hat? Or when he headed off to the gym, wearing that same hat? Community Building 115 W. 11th St. City of Lawrence PARKS AND RECREATION TV newscasts around the country mentioned Obama and that hat 60 times in the three days after the election alone, the White Sox found, a number that equates to millions of viewers. "To have the 'first fan' be a White Sox fan is a pretty cool thing." White Sox spokesman Scott Reifert said. REGISTER ONLINE @ WWW.LPRD.ORG Dwight D. Eisenhower reportedly found time to play 800 rounds of golf during his eight years in office, Bill Clinton was spotted running the streets of Washington No matter their party, American presidents have tended to have one thing in common: They love their sports. - with an occasional stop at McDonald's mixed in, of course - and the first George Bush liked horseshoes so much he built a pit near the White House swimming pool. 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Azinger will not return as U.S. captain in the Ryder Cup after leading the Americans to their only victory this decade. The PGA of America will announce the new captain, Corey Pavin, Thursday. BY DOUG FERGUSON ASSOCIATED PRESS Corey Pavin has been selected as the next U.S. captain in the Ryder Cup, leading the team 15 years after last competing in the matches, two officials with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press. Pavin, who will be introduced as captain Thursday morning in New York, will be responsible for bringing the Americans consecutive victories in the Ryder Cup for the first time since 1993. The officials spoke on "It makes sense to choose Corey, with his history and everything in the event. I think he'll do a great job." at Shinnecock Hills, during a career in which his grit, ball control and short game made up for his lack of power off the tee. condition of anonymity because Pavin's selection has not been announced. The 2010 Ryder Cup will be played at Celtic Manor in Wales. The Americans have not won in Europe since The Belfry in 1993. He went 8-5-0 in his three Ryder Cup appearances, two of them on winning teams, but has not played since 1995 at Oak Hill. He was an assistant to Tom Lehman in 2006 in Ireland, where Europe won by a record margin for the second The PGA of America elected not to give Paul Azinger the captaincy for the second straight time after the Americans, without Tiger Woods, ended a decade of losing to Europe with a $16^{\frac{1}{2}}-11^{\frac{1}{2}}$ victory at Valhalla. JUSTIN LEONARD PGA golfer straight time. "It makes sense to choose Corey, with his history and everything in the event," Justin Leonard said. "I think he'll do a great job. As a team, we learned a lot this year that we'll be able to apply to the Presidents Cup next year and the Ryder Cup in "10." Only one other U.S. captain has been selected after such a long gap since playing — Dave Marr in 1981, after last playing in 1965. The Americans have not had a captain in consecutive Ryder Cups since Ben Hogan in the 1947 and 1949. U.S. players lobbied for Azinger to return the night of their victory at Valhalla, and only recently has he said he might be interested. It was Azinger who persuaded the PGA to modernize its qualifying process by basing the points strictly off money, emphasizing performance the year of the matches, and doubling his captain's picks to four. "I would have liked the opportunity to do it again," Azinger said when contacted Wednesday. "But I support their decision to move on." Pavin likely will face more scrutiny than any other captain since Lanny Wadkins in 1995, when the Americans were coming off consecutive victories. The only other U.S. captain since who tried to defend the cup was Curtis Strange in 2002, but the emphasis that year was on restoring civility to the matches and the one-year postponement brought on by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Even so, Pavin appeared to be the only logical choice from the PGA model — a major champion in his late 40s with Ryder Cup experience. Davis Love III, a lock to be captain one year, said in September he still felt he could make the team as a player. PGA of America chief executive Joe Sterania seemed cool to the idea of a repeat captain, saying there were more candidates than Ryder Cups to go around. Leonard thought Azinger was at least half-interested in returning, but was not surprised by the decision. "The PGA of America kind of views those Ryder Cup captaincies as a real career achievement," he said. "When you've played as many Ryder Cups as guys like Zinger and Corey and you see how important it is to those guys, it's natural for them to want to be captain. And the PGA of America realizes that." "They want what's best for the event," he said. "At the same time, they want to spread that around." The 49-year-old Pavin last won in 2006 at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee and thought he might make the Ryder Cup team. Instead, he served as one of the assistants for Tom Lehman as the Americans lost all five sessions for the first time in an $18\%$ - $9\frac{1}{2}$ European victory. His best performance in the Ryder Cup was his last one, when he went 4-1 in 1995 at Oak Hill. His signature moment came in a fourballs match Saturday afternoon, when he chipped in for birdie on the 18th hole to team with Loren Roberts for a 1-up victory over Nick Faldo and Bernhard Langer, giving the Americans a 9-7 lead going into the final day. Pavin was among only four Americans to win singles matches, however, and Europe rallied for a victory to start a stretch in which it won five of the next six Ryder Cups. BIG 12 FOOTBALL Red Raiders' Harrell is 'no-brainer' for Heisman LUBBOCK, Texas — Heisman Trophy voters probably needed no introduction to Graham Harrell before the season started. The Texas Tech quarterback had produced Heisman-like numbers for two years, Just like his predecessors in coach Mike Leach's passer-friendly offense. senior year, except in the standings. That's where Harrell set himself apart. With Harrell leading the way, the Red Raiders had their first 10-0 start in 70 years, beat a No.1 team for the first time and climbed higher in the polls than ever before, to No.2. The numbers were similar his Along the way, Harrell moved within two touchdown passes of breaking the NCAA career record and set plenty of Big 12 marks — likely earning a spot among the Last week, Leach called Harrell a "no-brainer" to win the Heisman because of his leadership, poise and courage. "He doesn't have the supporting cast a whole bunch of those other guys have and yet he's more productive, he's got more yards, more touchdowns, more, more, more." Leach said. where Harrell had one first-half touchdown while Tech fell behind 35-7 in a showdown with one of the Heisman favorites, Sooners quarterback Sam Bradford. Harrell said his 4,747 yards and 41 touchdowns probably won't be enough to overcome Tech's only loss. finalists headed to New York for Saturday's Heisman ceremony. "In the past it didn't matter so much about a team, but now I think that's all it does matter, is how well your team did," Harrell said. But here's the problem: a late season 65-21 loss at Oklahoma. KU INDEPENDENT STUDY KU Courses Distance Learning 864-5823 enroll@ku.edu www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/is 864-5823 enroll@ku.edu www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/is Rookie linebacker is a 'playmaker' KU Denver Broncos linebacker WesleyWOydard storms Oakland Raiders running back Justin Fargas at the goal line during an NFL football game in Denver on Nov. 23. BY ARNIE STAPLETON ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos were about to go down for the count when rocket-armed quarterback Jay Cutler came to the rescue along with a most unlikely sidekick — an undrafted, undersized and largely unknown rookie linebacker named Wesley Woodyard. NFL 59 During Williams' absence, Woodyard has recorded 50 tackles in his five starts on the weak side, leading Denver (8-5) to the brink of a playoff berth with four wins in five weeks. Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme, whose Panthers (10-3) host the Broncos on Sunday, said he's impressed with Denver's entire makeshift defense — but one guy stands out above the rest. Or so everybody thought. Things looked bleak for the Broncos when D.J. Williams, fresh off signing a six-year, $32 million contract that solidified his standing as Denver's defensive leader, went down with a knee injury on Nov. 2. "I'll tell you what, the more film you watch ... Woodyard keeps on making plays, especially the last couple of weeks," Delhomme said. Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey had just chewed out his teammates for lacking a nasty attitude and the bungling Broncos were sitting ugly at 4-4 with a three-game losing streak. The injury-riddled Broncos, who had already lost strongside linebacker Boss Bailey for the year and would lose middle linebacker Nate Webster the following week, turned to a free agent from the University of Kentucky who is generously listed at 230 pounds and was ignored in the draft because he's too small. Woodyard said he's ready for a reduced role if that's what it comes to. "D.J.'s the captain of our defense. You've got to give all respect to him. I'm ready to accept my role on the team like I did in the preseason," Woodyard said. "I'm going to be a playmaker whether on special teams or defense." It doesn't seem likely the team's savior will spend much time on the sideline in December, though. "If he keeps playing like that, they'll find a way to keep him on the field," cornerback Dre' Bly said. Two weeks ago, Woodyard had 13 tackles, 11 of them solo, and forced a fumble by Favre in Denver's statement win over the New York lets. One possibility is keeping Woodyard where he is and moving Williams back to the middle. Against Kansas City last week, he led the team with eight solo tackles and broke up a pass in another crucial win. "Wesley's one of those things you call a diamond in the rough," teammate Kenny Peterson said Wednesday. "He's 200-what? Two-hundred-30 pounds. Williams is inching his way back to health, and that begs the question: How can the Broncos possibly take Woodyard out of the lineup when Williams returns? The way Woodyard sees it, the more depth at his position, the better. "Oh?" Peterson reacted, surprised. "I was going to say 210 soaking wet with two jogging suits on. "Yeah, he's a playmaker," coach Mike Shahan said. "We'll try to keep him out there as much as we can. He's fun to watch, both on defense and special teams." "But he hits like a 280-pound guv" epic apparel 20% Off Any One Item not valid on previous purchases or sale items epic apparel 20% Off Any One Item *not valid on previous purchases or sale items Open 7 Days A Week Downtown Lawrence 11 W. 9th St. 785-749 EPIC 1 8B GAME DAY THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 KU KICKOFF ATAGLANCE Kansas has an opportunity to win bowl games in back-to-back years for the first time in school history when it faces 7-5 Minnesota in the Insight Bowl on New Year's Eve. The Jayhawks have plenty of things still left to accomplish by beating the Golden Gophers, including an eight-win season with one of the toughest schedules in the nation and am opportunity to win 20 games in a two year span for the first time in school history. The Jayhawks will arrive in Tempe on Dec. 27 before practicing at a local high school the next three days in preparation for the New Year's Eve bowl. BYTHE NUMBERS (2008 Averages and National Rank) 33rd Rush defense (126.67) 113th Pass defense (275.50) 87th Scoring defense (29.5) 80th Rush offense (128.92) 8th Pass offense (302.33) 27th Scoring offense (32.67) PLAYER TO WATCH Dezmon Briscoe Briscoe Briscoe averaged nearly 28 yards per kick return against Missouri — his first time returning kicks this year. The Jayhawks had started with worse field position than their opponent in eight of 11 games before Briscoe took the Jayhawks near midfield on several of his seven returns. The sophomore sensation should have a big game at wide receiver as well, as Minnesota's pass defense ranked 10th out of 11 teams in the Big 10. QUESTION MARKS Will the Jayhawks be healthy? Kansas has had several injured and banged-up players for much of the season. Kerry Meier said he had not played at 100 percent since the first game of the season and the month off should allow Meier and the other injured players to get near 100 percent. Will there be any surprises? Aqib Talib surprised everyone by returning punts in the Orange Bowl last season and it will be interesting to see if any similar position changes occur for the Insight Bowl. Mangino loves to throw a wrinkle at opposing teams when he has extra time to prepare, so only time will tell which player will COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF GAME DAY THEY'RE BOWL-BOUND Jayhawks hope to win two back-to-back bowl games KANSAS VS. MINNESOTA, 5:00 p.m., SUN DEVIL STADIUM, NFL Network KANSAS 7-5,4-4 Big 12 OFFENSE A month off will surely help heal a badly bruised and injured KU offense. Quarterback Todd Reesing, running back Jake Sharp and wide receiver Kerry Meier all played at well less than 100 percent against Missouri but were still able to upset No 12 Missouri 40-37. More than a month between games will likely heal the wounded Jayhawks, who should have success through the air against P. V. Vishwanathan Meier a Minnesota pass defense that ranks 10th out of 11 teams in the Big 10. ★★★★★ DEFENSE The senior linebacker trio of James Holt, Mike Rivera and Joe Mortensen appear on a mission to end their college careers on a high note. The 33-day break should help heal lingering injuries to Rivera and Mortensen, and a poor Golden Gopher offense could make for a dominating performance by the KU defense. Safety Darrell Stuckey was JUSTIN HARRIS the lone Jayhawk to make the All Big 12's First Team and wants to end his breakout junior campaign with back to back bowl victories. Stuckey SPECIAL TEAMS ★★★☆ Dezmon Briscoe stormed onto the scene during his first game as the team's kick returner against Missouri, returning seven kicks for 195 yards. Kansas had recorded only four kick returns of at least 25 yards in their first 11 games of the season but Briscoe had four 25-yard plus returns by himself against the Tigers. The Jayhawks ranked dead last, 119th out of 119 teams, in yards per kick return before Briscoe took over for the Missouri game. JOHN JASON MCDONALD Briscoe ★★★☆ COACHING After going 0-8 in the Big 12 and 2-10 overall in his first year 2002, coach Mark Mangino is taking the Jayhawks to their f bowl game in the past six years. Mangino's hiring of offensive coordinator Ed Warriner before the start of last season could go down as one of the better hires in recent KU football history. Warriner's spread offense has made the Jayhawks one of the top offensive teams in the nation and could help the Jayhawks win 20 games in the last two years. ★★★★ MOMENTUM M. JOHNSON The momentum couldn't be more in favor of the Jayhawks, who are coming off one of the biggest victories in school history — a come-from-behind 40-37 victory against rival Missouri two weeks ago. The Jayhawks have a lot to play for, including an eight-win season, back-to-back bowl victories and the opportunity to have 20 victories over the last two seasons. Mangino should have the Jayhawks rolling on all cylinders come Dec. 31. ★★★★ 7-5,3-5 Big 10 OFFENSE MINNESOTA MARK TOLLIS Weber Michigan's especially terrible season is the only thing keeping Minnesota's offense from the bottom of the barrel in the Big Ten (+1). The Golden Gophers accumulate just more than 322 yards (Michigan: 291) and 23 points per game (Michigan: 20). Sophomore quarterback Adam Weber completes 63 percent of his passes to lead the conference, but it doesn't counteract Minnesota's complete lack of a running game. The Gophers barely crack the century mark on the ground. DEFENSE ★★★★★ ★★★☆ wise average defense very dangerous. The Gophers have 30 takeaways this season — tied for eighth-best in the nation. Thing is, it's not one guy, either. The entire secondary gets involved with picks and each starting lineman has at least one forced fumble. If you had to pick one catalyst, though, it'd be defensive end Willie VanDeSteeg. The senior has two forced fumbles and his 9.5 sacks lead the team. SPECIAL TEAMS Minnesota's ability to create turnovers makes an other Minnesota is solid yet unspectacular in special teams. Troy Stoudemire averages more than 25 yards per kick return but doesn't have a touchdown. Marcus Sherels gets 12.4 yards per punt, but that's on just 14 returns. The Gophers' punt coverage unit is impressive, giving up just more than eight yards per return. There simply aren't any dynamic talents on Minnesota's special teams. But neither are there any players who screw up and surrender yardage. PETER BALDIN Stoudemire ★★★★ COACHING Tim Brewster walked into a hellish situation at Minnesota in 2007. How does someone make football relevant in a state that would rather play hockey? It's not easy. Just ask Glen Mason. But Brewster's recruiting efforts have netted some early gains, and a weak nonconference slate helped him get his program off the ground floor with a 7-1 start. Now we'll find out a lot more about Brewster's abilities. His team is 88 down in the dumps, so what can he do with five weeks of practice? I ★★★☆ MOMENTUM Minnesota left on top of the world then reality came along and punched the Gophers in the mouth. They still haven't gotten off the canvas. Brewster's team wasn't supposed to compete this season, but they did. Then they weren't supposed to fall off the face of the earth, but they did. As if four straight losses weren't bad enough, Iowa's demoralizing 55-0 victory at the Metrodome left the Gophers in a stupor. They have a small chance for redemption, but five weeks may not be long enough to shake that one off. — B.J. Rains ★★★★☆ @ Dexton Fields KANSAN.COM The Kansan will be covering the Insight Bowl from Tempe with updates, photos and podcasts on Kansan.com Taylor Bern MU KICKOFF ATAGLANCE An Insight Bowl against a Big 12 team that can score in bunches will bring back nightmares for Minnesota fans. Two years ago, Texas Tech overcame a 38-7 half-time deficit to win 44-41 in overtime. This time around the Gopher offense isn't as good, relying solely on the suddenly unsure arm of sophomore Adam Weber. Minnesota fans can rest easy knowing their team won't improve on its record 31-point bowl collapse, because there's no way this team will even break 30. BY THE NUMBERS 81st (2008 Averages and National Rank) 57th scoring offense (23.4 ppg) passing offense (216.4 ypg) rushing offense (162.9 ypg) 104th 49th 88th passing defense (231.6 ypg) scoring defense (23.3 ppg) rushing defense (124.5 ypg) 71st PLAYER TO WATCH Eric Decker Decker's not a great wide receiver, but in this run-happy conference he's as close as you get. Decker leads the Big Ten with 6.9 receptions per game and [ ] Decker ranks second with 84.1 receiving yards per game. Adam Weber will target him early and often in an effort to stretch Kansas' secondary and open up the run. QUESTION MARKS Can Minnesota rush for 100 yards? It doesn't sound too tough, but the Gophers average just more than a C-note per game. If they can crack 115 or 120, then Kansas must at least respect the run. That could open up the pass. Can the Gophers win the turnover battle? Minnesota's defense does it better than almost any team, but recently its offense has been giving the ball right back. The Gophers likely need at least four or five turnovers to keep this game close. BIG 12 BOWL SCHEDULE Game Time Channel Dec. 29 Valero Alamo: No. 25 Missouri vs. No. 22 Northwestern 8 p.m. ESPN Dec. 30 Pacific Life Holiday: No. 13 Oklahoma State vs. No. 15 Oregon 8 p.m. ESPN Jan. 1 Konica Minolta Gator: Nebraska vs. Clemson 1 p.m. CBS Jan. 2 AT&T Cotton: No. 8 Texas Tech vs. No. 20 Mississippi 2 p.m. FOX Jan. 5 Tostitos Fiesta: No. 3 Texas vs. No. 10 Ohio State 8 p.m. FOX Jan. 8 BCS National Championship: No. 2 Oklahoma vs. No. 1 Florida 8 p.m. FOX JAYHAWK NATION WILL ROCK IF... 4 book Kansas can score more than 28 points. Minnesota was 7-1 when holding opponents to 28 points or fewer during the regular season but 0-4 when teams scored more than 28 points. GALE SAYERS WILL WEEP IF... Kansas commits turnovers and allows Minnesota to hang and allows Minnesota to hang around early. The Golden Gophers are 6-0 when they win the turnover battle, so it's imperative for the Jayhawks to take care of the football. 9 BOWL SCHEDULE Prediction: Kansas 36, Minnesota 28 Time Channel Game Dec. 20 Eagle Bank: Wake Forest vs. Navy 10:00 a.m. ESPN New Mexico: Colorado State vs. Fresno State 1:30 p.m. ESPN Magic Jack St. Petersburg: Memphis vs. South Florida 3:30 p.m. ESPN2 Pioneer Las Vegas: BYU vs. Arizona 7 p.m. ESPN Dec.21 Dec. 23 5 New Orleans: Southern Miss vs. Troy 7:15 p.m. ESPN Poinsettia: Boise State vs. TCU 7 p.m. ESPN Dec.24 Sheraton Hawaii: Hawaii vs. Notre Dame 7 p.m. ESPN Dec. 26 Motor City: Florida Atlantic vs. Central Michigan 7 p.m. ESPN 1 life. and how to have one. DECEMBER 11, 2008 JAYPLAY JUST THE TWO OF US Moving in before marriage isn’t always unwedded bliss ALSO INSIDE HEY, BABY: Did it hurt when you fell from heaven? CELEB-TASTIC: Paul Rudd, Keanu Reeves and more! December 11,2008 Volume 6,Issue 15 notice 4-6 | contact 7-10 | manual 14-15 health 16-17 | play 18-19 | reviews 21-22 | speak 23 bleeding love how to know when the time is right to drop those three little words:"I love you." your nasty nest the health perils involved in living with other people. Cover photo illustration by Lise Gagne. Photo illustration below by Jessica Sain-Baird. 2 so happy together Jayplay takes a look at the give and take of living with your significant other before saying "I do. THE PHOGGY DOG BAR & GRILL WILL YOU BE THE NEXT MISS PHOGGY DOG? Miller Lite MISS PHOGGY DOG CONTEST Thursday, December 11 --- WINNER GETS $1000 TUACA LIQUORE ITALIANO WINNER GETS $1000 2 December 11,2008 CALENDAR thursday, dec. 11 The Wilders/Rural Grit All-Stars/Howard Iceberg, Davey's Uptown, 8:30 p.m. +21, +$8, www.wilderscounty.org Stop Day Eve Party. The Granada, 9 p.m., 18+,$5. Hawk Nights Holiday Bash. Kansas Union, Ballroom, 9 p.m., all ages, FREE; www.suavevents.com Neon Dance Party. The Bottleneck, 10 p.m., 18+, $5. Magic Bullets. The Brick, 10 p.m., 21+, $5-$7. The Ants/The Blessed Broke. The Eighth Street Tap Room, 10 p.m., 21+,$3. Intelligent Dance Floor Culture with Jerrett & Dash. Fatso's, 10 p.m., 21+, $2-$4. "Fresh Sounds from the Underground" CD release party. The Jackpot, 10 p.m., 18+,$5. The Bus Co. The Jazzhaus. 10 p.m., 21+, $3. Making Movies/ Ermetala. The Record Bar 10 p.m., 21+, $7. Radio Moscow/Taddy Radio Moscow/Taddy Porter. The Replay Lounge. 10 p.m., 21+, $3, www.myspace.com/taddyportemusic. friday, dec. 12 The Doo-Dads. The Record Bar, 6 p.m., all ages, $5. Holiday Hoedown with the Wilders/Midday ramblers/Drakkar Sauna. Liberty Hall, 7 p.m., all ages, $10.50. Al Jarreau. The Midland Theatre, 7 p.m., all ages, $29.50-$59.50, www.aljarreau.com. Buddy Guy, Uptown Theater, 7 p.m., all ages, $45-$75, www.buddyguy.net. Split Lip Rayfield. The Beaumont Club, 8 p.m., all ages, $15, www.splitiprayfield.com. Shwayze. The Granada, 8 p.m., all ages, $15. DJ Nick Reddell. Abe & Jake's Landing, 9 p.m., 18+. Truckstop Honeymoon/ KC Playsboy. The Brick, 10 p.m., 21+, $$-7. Manchild. The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+, $4. Phat Fridays with DJ Soap. Johnny's Tavern, 10 pm, p2l, + FREE. *Expassionates* *Alacartao/Barclay* *Martin*. The Record Bar, 10 p.m. 21+; $10, www.myspace. *comexpessionals* The Richard Dean Invasion. The Jackpot, 6 p.m., all ages, $1. saturday, dec. 13 The Faint/The Show is the Rainbow/ Jametatone and the Evolove Vortex/ Balowolf. Liberty Hall, 7 p.m., all ages, $17- $18.50, www.myspace.com/ theshowwherainbaw. Prometheus Unbound. Los Tigres del Sur. The Granada, 9 p.m., 18+, $5. Webb Wilder/Reckless Kelly. Knuckleheads, 9 p.m. 21+, $15-$22, www.webbwilder. com. Late Night Breakfast. Mrs.E'S Dining Hall, 9 p.m., all ages, FREE. Hidden Pictures/Big Surrenders/Andrew Morgan. Czar Bar 9:30 p.m. 21+, $5-$7, myspace.com/ morganandrew. St. Simone/Alice. The Brick, 10 p.m., 21+,$5-$7. True North. The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+,$4. Party. The Record Bar, 10 p.m., 21- $5. Rico's Holiday Dance Lands of Lawrence Artwork Holiday Sale. Green Room Salon, I p.m., all ages, FREE. Ladies of Lawrence sunday, dec. 14 The People's Liberation Big Band. The Record Bar, 7 p.m., all ages, $5. Smackdown! The Bottleneck, 8:30 p.m., 18+, FREE. Vetiver/Bandit Teeth. The Jackpot, 9 p.m., 18+, $10- $12, www.vetier.com/. Hip Hop and Hot Wings. The Peanut, 9 p.m., 21+,$2. monday, dec. 15 Rock Band Mondays with Metal Mark. The Riot Room, 8 p.m., 21+ FREE. Neil Diamond. Sprint Center, 8 p.m., all ages, $55- $120, www.sprintcenter.com Dollar Bowling. Royal Crest Bowling Lanes, 9 p.m., all ages, $1. 2-for-1 drinks & DEEP SOUL with Zach Phillips. The Czar Bar, 10 p.m., 21+, FREEL. Justin Lake v. Redon's Listening Party. Record Bar, 10 p.m., 21+, FREE. Justin Lake Whedon's Scott Weiland. The Voodoo Lounge, 8 p.m., 21+, $27-$40, www.scottweiland.com. KU Electro-Acoustic tuesday, dec. 16 Night. The Jackpot, 9 p.m., 18+, $3-$5. ZZ Top 5. The Czar Bar, 9:30 p.m., 21+. Echo of the Elms/ Andrew Foshee. The Brick, 10 p.m., 21+, $5-$7. Pet Comfort/Golden Animals/Oh Blessed Thought. The Record Bar, 10 p.m., 18+, $7, www.myspace.combelfeshedthought. wednesday, dec.17 The Dirty Disco. Fatso's, 9 p.m., 21+, $2. Billy the Squirrel/ Deadman Flats/That Damn Sasquatch/Tiny Tuxedo. The Granada, 9 p.m., 18+. $4. Miss Major And Her Minor Mood Swings. Knuckleheads, 10 p.m., 21+, $4. KRISTEENYOUNG/ Mercury Mad. The Record Bar, 10 p.m., 18+,$7. Golden Animals. The Replay Lounge, 11 p.m., 21+, $2. venues The Brick 1727 McGee St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 421-1634 Davey's Uptown Fatso's 3402 Main St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 753-1909 1016 Massachusetts St. (785) 865-4055 Green Room Salon 924 1/2 Massachusetts St. (785) 749-1460 Knuckleheads 2719 Rochester St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 634-1456 The Midland Theatre 1228 Main St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 471-8600 The Peanut 5000 Main St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 749-1460 Record Bar 1020 Westport Rd. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 753-9499 Uptown Theater 3700 Broadway St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 753-8665 P editor's note The Casbah is a music venue tucked into the Little Italy district of San Diego. Its unassuming exterior seems a clever disguise to downplay the vibrant world within its walls, where Nirvana, the smashing Pumpkins and many other iconic bands have played over the years, and where every surface is stained with the endearing dinginess of rock 'n' roll. My friend Mauntell and I listened to the muffled riffs of a San Diego punk band pulse from the walls of The Casbah as we waited in line outside last January. We let our winter-worn skin soak up the warm night, grateful that January in Southern California doesn't merit massive coats and mittens. The Casbah doorman was a towering, burly man dressed entirely in black. He had a shaggy brown beard, mazes of colorful tattoos winding up his arms and hardened eyes that let you know he didn't take bull. I handed him my driver's license. He examined it for a few seconds, and then his face suddenly softened and his stern eyes sparkled. He looked up at me curiously. "You're from Kansas." he declared. A smile spread slowly across his face, animating the wiry strands of his beard. I braced myself for a Wizard of Oz joke, or for him to ask me if I believed in evolution. "I went to the University of Kansas," he said. We chatted about the football team's victory in the Orange Bowl the week before. He told me that he used to hang out at the Replay Lounge, and that he missed living in Lawrence. That night, I realized just what a gift and a privilege it is to be a jayhawk—to have such a strong and instant connection with otherwise total strangers in places you would have never imagined. I exhaled. Smiled. My time at the University of Kansas comes to an end this semester; and although I'll miss being here, I'm excited to join the flock of Jayhawk spread out all over the world, waiting to be found by others who share the proud Jayhawk identity. I hope to someday be found in Paris, speaking French at Café de Flore and wearing my Jayhawk threads. Or back in Southern California, waking up at 8 in the morning to catch the Jayhawk basketball game tipping off at 11 a.m. Central Standard Time. No matter where I nest, I'll always be a Jayhawk, and I'll forever be on the lookout for my fellow birds of a feather. Thank you for letting us here at Joyplay share the last four months with you. As you rush about finishing up the semester, take some time to appreciate the brief time you have here on the Hill. To breathe it in. And to dream of all the places you might someday be found. - Megan Hirt, editor jayplayers Editor Megan Hirt Associate editor Sasha Roe Photo editor Jon Goering Designers Drew Bergman, Peter Soto, Kelly Stroda, Becky Sullivan Contact Carly Halvorson Matt Hirschfeld Health Asher Fusco, Susan Melgren, Reale Roth Manual Heather Melanson, Ariel Tilson Play Brianne Pfannenstiel, Derek Zarda Notice Matt Bechtold, Nina Libby, Sean Rosner Contributors Mark Arehart Clayton Ashley, Darron Carswell, Francesca Chambers, Matthew Crooks, Miller Davis, Chance Dibbon, Chris Horn, Dani Hurst, Mia Iverson, Amber Jackson, Danny Nordstrom, Meghan Nuckolls, Abby Olcense, 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 December 11,2008 3 NOTICE Question Answer with Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly The Day The Earth Stood Still is a reimagining of the original 1951 sci-fi classic, in which advanced alien lifeforms come to Earth to intervene in the growing militarism of mankind during the Cold War. To retell this story in the present, a new aspect was needed to keep the film relevant for a new audience, Director Scott Derrickson accomplished this by replacing man's inhumanity toward man with man's destructiveness toward our planet as the catalyst that has brought Klaatu (Reeves) and Gort, a robot capable of destroying all mankind, to Earth. The Day The Earth Stood Still opens in theaters tomorrow.Joyplay had the opportunity to participate in a conference call with the movie's stars, Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly. Q: Keanu, you've done a lot of action/sci-fi movies. What is it about these types of movies that keeps you coming back for more? Reeves:Well, I love the genre. I grew up reading science fiction and watching science fiction films. I think it's a wonderful genre in the sense that it's a bit of a Trojan horse. Bit of drama, adventure—it's also a great way to take a look at ourselves. It's a genre that beautifully talks about our hopes, our fears and our anxieties, utilizing allegory and metaphor in such a fantastic way. Q: Jennifer, throughout your career, you have played roles that have an element of self-sufficiency and independence. What draws you to these strong female characters? Connelly: I have played a few women who are really a mess, as well. I also found the character I played in a film called House of Sand and Fog to be interesting. She was all sorts of bent-out-of-shape, that woman. I think those characters are interesting, as well. Personally, it's just as fun to play, whether they're well put-together humans or falling apart. I'm interested in human nature, all different kinds of people. Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly star in the re-imagining of the 1951 movie, "The Day The Earth Stood Still." Connelly: I hadn't seen it prior to reading the script. Soon after reading the script, I watched it, and subsequently watched it many times. I'm a big fan of it. I think it's a really great film. I think I'm not alone in Q: Had you seen the original 1951 version of this film prior to reading the script? Contributed photo feeling that; I think everyone involved in making the film really likes the original Reeves: I saw the film actually when I was probably like nine or 10.When I was a kid, I saw it on a black-and-white television. How about that? And, I kind of remembered the spaceship, Gort, the alien coming to Earth, and the score. The score of the film was very striking. It really had this kind of anxiety, this impending doom.And then when I saw the film later in life, some of its political context, some of its humor and irony, became much more apparent to me. I saw the film before I started production, and if you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it.What we tried to do with this film, Scott Derrickson, the director, was really kind of taking what was great about the first film, the original, and then updating it to our time. Q: What was the most difficult aspect about this movie? Connelly: I think the things that are always difficult for me—just having expectations and feeling the pressure of wanting to serve the story well and fulfill my obligations as well as I possibly can. I feel that on everything that I do. Specific challenges to this film? It was kind of nice, actually. There were no big personality clashes. I liked everyone, had respect for everyone I was working with. So, it was kind of weirdly pleasant and without controversy. The worst thing I had to deal with was a green screen, where you're trying to pretend you're having this really frightening experience, but you're just looking at a green curtain with some pink tape on it. That was really the worst there was to deal with. Connelly: It didn't really affect my thoughts on it. But, looking at the scale of the universe, it makes sense to me that there is probably something out there. I think it's become common thinking,and even my son was saying that astrobiology is something they're now studying in school, and they're looking at Jupiter's moons and what may be under the ice. Reeves: I think in terms of the challenges of this film probably would go mostly to the director, Scott Derrickson. He had decided to make a remake of an American classic. He, as a person and as a director, was very practical, very open, very collaborative. So, he kind of set the tone for everyone in terms of being able to do their best and to have a positive experience. He really showed up and created a great place for all of us to do the best that we can. It doesn't always go like that, so it was kind of cool that it did. Q: Do any of you believe there are aliens or any other lifeform out there after doing this film? Q: What do you think will attract audiences to see this film, as opposed to other similar films or other films out at this time? Reeves: Where do I begin? Personally, I've seen the film, and to me, it's come to turn out how I hoped. It hopes to be enjoyable on a lot of different levels. I think it's a film you can take your kids to. It's a film that has something to think about. There are some great visuals, but it's also got some real, at the heart of it, personal relationships. Jennifer Connelly is playing a scientist and also a mother, a stepmother, to a young boy, and they have their relationship. She's lost a husband, he's lost his father. You kind of see this relationship. So, the film is trying to work on a bunch of different levels. It's kind of got big ideas, but it's also got smaller kind of human stories to it. Connelly: I don't know of any other movies out there that are really like it, to tell you the truth. I think it brings more of the character of the original film, which was made in 1951. I think there is something special about it in the way that it is a big, exciting spectacle of a movie. But also, it's really responsible. I think it's also really resonant with things that are going on in the world today that people are talking about and are concerned about and maybe anxious about. I think it's a really nice balance, a really nice combination of elements. Q: Keanu, you refer to this film as a re-imagining, rather than a remake. What drew you to this film? Reeves: In general, with any film, you have to ask why. And with a remake, especially a remake of a classic, that question might be in bolder letters. Scott Derrickson, the director, had a real line, and I think the story is a very contemporary story. It's about our relationship to each other. It's our relationship to the planet. And it's a film that has a real positive message about the human character, that in crisis, at a crossroads, we have the ability to change, and that the best of us can come out. That was kind of answering why to make this remake. I think the film itself, The Day The Earth Stood Still, does lend itself to that opportunity because of its timeliness, and because of how that could be translated to present day. Connelly: I think it depends on the film. I think this is a film that the people who know it tend to really love. There are also a lot of people who have never seen the film, which is different from a film like Wizard of Oz. But I think it was just a really great story,and I think it was very much a movie of its time.I think that no one was trying to fix that version.Everyone who worked on the movie loves the original version of it. We find ourselves in a different place.Film-making has come a long way in 57 years. It seemed like there was an opportunity to re-imagine it in a way that would have merit. Q: What do you hope audiences will take away from the film? Reeves:Well, we hope that people, obviously, enjoy the film. It hopes to entertain, but also to leave you with something to think about, and I think it's a film that has a real positive message and in these times that we're facing so many hardships and crisis, that there is a kind of hope. Connelly: I felt that it was really uplifting as a film. It gives this truthful view of what we're doing and how we're living and how we're treating each other and what's going on with the planet. But I think at the end of the day, at the end of the film, I felt it was empowering in a way. I liked the way I felt when I finished watching the film. Matt Bechtold 4 December 11,2008 WESCOEWIT Girl: What should I get him for Christmas? Guy: (pause) How about The Big Book of Lesbian Horse Stories? Girl: I was at the rec last week, and there was an old guy lying on a mat. I was like,'Bumblebee tuna, your balls are showing.' **Guy 1:** Everyone else thought she was unattractive, but I adored her. **Guy 2:** Was it the mole? **Guy 1:** She never wore a bra. Guy 1: We don't know how to tell him he can't come to the party. Guy 2: You could take off your belt and beat him with it. Girl I: This is how you do girl talk:You have to learn to lie and exaggerate. Guy: I think I can do that. Girl 2: Now you can start by giving us each a compliment. Girl: It smells really good in here. Guy: That's just my natural scent. Girl: You normally smell like brownies? Guy: Yeah. In high school, they called me Duncan Hines. Guy: (on phone) It's almost finals week (pause) I know! Almost peanut-butter-jelly time! Girl 1: Does Chipote deliver? Girl 2: If Chipotle delivered, I'd have it on speed-dial and I'd weight 400 pounds Guy: (on phone) You're tired? I worked the night shift, ate 5 pounds of Taco Bell and went home to a horny girlfriend. Don't pull the 'I'm tired' excuse with me Girl: I just went up to my TA and said, 'I'll be honest. I went out and drank when I shouldn't have, and I didn't get it done.' Guy: How did that work out? Girl: He gave me an F. NOTICE Girl 2: That one to be on Rock of Love Charm School. Girl 1: What internship are you applying for? Girl 1: How do you spell 'queef?' Girl 2: With a 'k'. I think Girl 3: You know, you could get around that entirely and just call it 'vaginal flatulence.' Guy I: (getting ready to eat sushi) I'm pretty sure I'll hate this, but I'll give it the college try. Guy: I'm so glad our legal system allows the phrase 'dry humping' in a court of law. Guy 2: That's what you said about Grey's Anatomy. Now you can't get enough. Girl 1: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony have so many great songs. Like that one about paying rent. Guy I: Please don't mention that in public. Girl 2: Um, I don't think I know that one. Girl It! If you don't know that song, you've never been to a skating rink before. And you should be shot in the face. Girl: Do you think he's conservative? Guy: Well, he wears cowboy boots. He looks like he voted for Bush twice. Girl: (on phone) You went all the way to Florida to shop at Wal-Mart? Guy: I was drunk at E's. Twice. Guy: Wow! Those are some great boots. You look like you could go cow tipping and then go be in a fashion show. Girl: Thanks. I just use them as my 'bed me' boots. Guy: What did you put in this soup? Girl: The secret ingredient is organic love-age. Guy: (pauses mid-bite) **Guy 1:** Remember that time we ate lasagna out of wine glasses? **Guy 2:** Yeah. Guy I: I haven't eaten off a plate since. Girl 1: I had a dream the other night that you and I were fighting over Haley Joel Osment. Guy: Do you think Hoboken is where they developed the hobo-chicken hybrid? Girl 2: I hope our hate for each other never becomes that pathetic. Guy I: I love that there are actually gas stations called 'Kum and Go.' Guy 2: In my hometown, we have gas stations called "Pump and Munch." —Sean Rosner TOMORROW'S NEWS: subtle butt If your Thanksgiving break involved suffering through a relative's post-turkey silent-but-deadlies, don't worry: You have help for the next holiday. Enter Subtle Butt, a disposable patch that neutralizes the smell of passed gas. Subtle Butt adhesive patches are made up of one layer of antimicrobial fabric and one layer of activated carbon. When stuck on the inside of underwear; Subtle Butt patches help eliminate the odor of farts. 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He studied theater at the University, and later attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles. Rudd took some time off from promoting his latest film, Role Models, to chat with the magazine of his alma mater. Q: You attended the University of Kansas for two years. What were you like in college? A: I had really long hair. I was a big INXS fan when I was in high school, and I was like, 'Oh man, long hair is so sweet.' It was terrible, looking back now, but it was kind of the look of the time. And then I had a jean jacket with a Patrick Nagel painting on the back. It was just full-on cheeseball mode. I'm pretty sure the jacket was acid-washed. I definitely had my own look. It wasn't good, but it was my own. Q: You used to DJ at bar mitzvahs before you got into acting. Did you have any other odd jobs before breaking into the business? A: Before I moved to California to go to school, I was trying to save up money to move out there, so I got a job glazing ham. It was really crappy. It's a serious process. It's way more intense than I thought it would be. There were big torches that came down from the ceiling, and I had to put on protective gear and sprinkle sugar on top of the ham. It looked like I was working in a laboratory. And then I reeked of ham every day. Q: Most of the movies you've done have been comedies. Do you ever want to do dramatic roles? A: I tend not to think in terms of comedy and drama. I think the most effective dramas have elements of comedy. And a really good comedy should have drama to it as well, unless you're doing something like Wet Hot American Summer or Anchorman, which is really just kind of a cartoon. I would like to do more dramatic roles. I have in the past. I tend to do more dramatic stuff in theater. But I also don't have the pressing need to say, I'm doing drama next. I really want to shake things up.' I want to be able to enjoy the experience, and I really have enjoyed working on the comedies. We don't B.S. when it comes to partying! • Mobile Bar • Stripper Pole • Custom Stereo • Dance Floor • Executive Limos - $100K Cadillac B.S. transportation solutions, LLP 785-423-1807 Q: In Role Models, you worked with 12-year-old Bobb'e J. Thompson. Did working with a child actor change the filmmaking process? 图 A: It was totally different in ways that I had never experienced. Kids have to work shorter days because they are underage. We also had him saying some really filly stuff. It was really funny to write it and think, 'Oh, it's going to be so funny that a kid is going to say this.' Then when we were shooting, we realized, 'Oh my God, a kid is going to say this.' It had to be approved by his mom, and then Child Protective Services also had to approve it. It had to go through a whole procedure that it normally never has to. And we would leave sections open to improvise stuff, and a lot of improvisation gets really filly. We couldn't do any of that with him. You always have to be aware of what you can and can't say. It was different, but nothing that was unmanageable. Q: Do you think you are a role model? A: Oh man, I don't know. I just hope to be and try to be one for my own kid. That's all I can hope to do. I try to do that by showing him that you can enjoy your life and be nice to people. Q: With Role Models, you stepped into a lead role. Do you want to continue doing lead roles in the future? A: I never think in terms of lead parts or supporting parts. It didn't feel any different. The only thing I worry about is the actual character—what the character is going through, if it's fun and challenging to play, and how it fits into the story. I'd rather have one or two scenes in something I think is really cool than a lead role in something that sucks. Q: You've been in some really big movies. Do you find it more difficult to go about your daily life now that you're more in the spotlight? A: It's not hard. I live my life like I always have. I think I get more looks than I used to, but I'm not the type of guy who is going to have paparazzi following me STARBUCKS Contributed photo In "Role Models," Rudd's character is forced to become a mentor to troubled children as part of a community service sentence. around.I feel surprised that anyone even knows who I am. Q: You've had a pretty busy month,releasing Role Models and hosting Saturday Night Live a few weeks ago.What do you do to relax? A:Well, one of the great things about the holidays is that you are forced to not work. But it's important to force myself to not do anything—just to spend time with my family and chill out. I play cards every week with the same group of guys, and the routine of that is really great. You need that kind of male camaraderie—just total dick-around time where you are just making jokes at everybody's expense and laughing and having some beers. I really treasure those nights. Q: Have you achieved your goals as an actor, or do you have further aspirations? A: I haven't fulfilled my goals, and they are always evolving. When I feel like I do, I'm sure I won't do it anymore. And maybe that will happen. But I really feel lucky that I love what I do. I know the majority of the people in the world can't say that. I feel pretty fortunate, and I hope to sustain a life—not just a career—in which I'm doing things that I like and that have meaning to me. —Sean Rosner 6 December 11,2008 CONTACT 'How you doin'? Approaching women can be as simple as using a pickup line, but the real challenge is making a connection beyond a cheesy one-liner By Matt Hirschfeld mhirschfeld@kansan.com Anna Kuklenko was hit with one of the worst pickup lines—ever. She and a friend attended a concert in Lawrence, and caught wind of what bar the band was going to be at after the show. At the bar, the Overland Park senior and her friend starting chatting with a few of the band members, who proceeded to buy them drinks. Kuklenko and her friend sensed it was their time to leave, and then the pickup line stopped them cold. "By the end of the night, one of them, in a dead serious tone, was like, 'Man, I could seriously take you back to my hotel room and cut a hole open in your head and fuck your brains out.'" she says. The two friends spent the rest of the night figuring out how they could get away from the guy, as he kept pleading with them to come to his hotel room. Kuklenko and her friend eventually managed to dart out of the bar when the band member was distracted. Pickup lines should never make anybody feel uncomfortable, says Jay Schultz, expert in the "Neil Strauss Stylelife Academy," an online program to which men can sign up to learn skills for attracting and meeting women. If you feel confident in using a goofy or funny pickup line, go for it, Schultz says. It's going to start the conversation and make everyone feel comfortable. Schultz says that if you start to talk to a woman and she begins to reveal her personality, then that should become more important than the initial reason you decided to approach the woman. "If you're only after a woman for what you saw when you first looked over at her, and you're not out to find out more about her, she'll use her womanly intuition that every woman has and know that's your agenda and it's not going to work out for you," Schultz says. Jessica Stanley's intuition was a tad off when her girl friends left her at a bar because of a mix-up. The Olathe senior ended up sitting outside the bar and crying.A random guy came up behind her to see if she was okay, she says, and he listened to her rant about her friends, made casual conversation and offered her a ride home. Stanley already had a different ride lined up, but she did get the guy's number. He had seemed genuinely interested in just wanting to talk with her and not overtly trying to pick her up. Stanley says, which made her less hesitant about getting his number. Amusing pickup lines do initiate interest for her, but only if the guy presents himself in a respectable manner. "If a guy comes at me completely hammered, and clearly wanting more than to just get to know me, then it's like, 'Gross, get off me,' and I act like Cher off Clueless: 'Ugh, as if!'" she says. Men shouldn't rely on parties or bars to meet women, says Dusty White. author of The Easiest Way to Meet and Pick Up Girls—EVER!! "Girls are not from some other planet, no matter what that crazy psychologist who wrote that crappy book says." White says. When approaching girls in places such as a grocery store, laundromat, library or at a bus stop, White says it appears more natural and circumstantial and takes a lot of pressure off the man. The less pressure, he says, the easier it is to say hello. Casey Briner says it's better when guys approach her in more casual atmospheres, such as when she's shopping, because both parties' judgment is less impaired and they have more control of the situation, as opposed to in a bar. Pickup lines sometimes spark interest for the Flower Mound, Texas, freshman, but only if they aren't too sexual. "Instead of doing a sexual one-liner like, 'The word of the day is legs. Let's go home a spread the word.' That wasn't a good one. But just being goofy and showing you're not afraid to laugh and have a good time works best," she says. JACKIE BROWN Photo Illustration by Julienne Kueffer While dropping a pickup line is a great way to get a girl's attention, you'd probably have better luck with a more natural, casual approach. Testing the pickup line waters Dusty White, author of The Easiest Way to Meet and Pick Up Girls—EVER!! says pickup lines are annoying phrases that make a guy look uncreative and obnoxious when trying to meet women. I defied White's advice and ventured to a couple Lawrence bars to record my own success rate with some of the more tame (although still dirty) pickup lines. Here are my favorites, and the reactions they got from women. Pickup line: "Hey, I just realized this, but you look a lot like my next girlfriend." Reaction: Gave me a nasty look and turned her back. Pickup line: "Hello, I'm a thief, and I'm here to steal your heart." Reaction: Let out a half-sigh/half-laugh, but told me she already had a boyfriend. Pickup line: "You look so sweet you are giving me a toothache." Reaction: Smirked and walked away. Pickup line: "If I could rearrange the alphabet, I would put U and I together." Reaction: Laughed hysterically and continued to talk to me until I had to divulge the real reason I dropped the one-liner. Pickup line: "Did you wash your clothes in Windex? Because I can see myself in your pants." Reaction: Took a moment to process what I had said, then scoffed and stormed off. 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Gay guys are usually a good source to find out about gay people in the community. They'll give you the lowdown on who has done what with whom, and you can decide from there whether you want to pursue it. Legal Services for Students wants to wish you a safe & happy winter break! LSS LEGAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS 312 Burge Union • 864-5665 • Jo Hardesty, Director STUDENT SENATE contributing to student success Without delving into many flannel-laden stereotypes about lesbians, that's all I have for you. Fran: Unfortunately, being a straight woman, the best advice I can give you is to flirt with the girls you are interested in and see what comes of it, regardless of whether you think they are lesbians. My lesbian friend told me that many lesbians are still not "out" yet. So, like Matt said, judging by looks alone is not really a good criterion. The rules for finding lesbians are basically the same as those for seeking out datable men. My friend told me she could usually tell if the girl she liked was into her too by how she responded to her flirting. You should get a vibe that the person's interested, or notice that every day she moves to a seat farther and farther across the classroom from you once she realizes you want to get in her pants. And apparently a lot of the hot lesbians go to the bars, and I would imagine they would be reasonably easy to pick out. Drunk girls making out would definitely catch my eye! I'm so in love with my GTA and I don't know what to do. —Joan, freshman Matt: I took a gander at the University's Consenting Relationships Policy, and it was enlightening to discover that relationships between GTAs and students are not forbidden, but just looked down upon by the University. The work that would go into even asking for a date, though, seems like more effort than just waiting until the semester is over. Faculty and students are first advised to decline such invitations. If the two decide to enter into that kind of relationship, the GTA must remove himself from an evaluative position. over and he no longer has an 'evaluative role' in your life. It'll save you both from a lot of scrutiny that could put unnecessary strain on the relationship. This means he or she has a third party grade all your assignments, presentations, papers and tests. This would be a headache for your GTA. Just wait until your semester is Fran: I'm not a major supporter of one night stands or sex outside of committed relationships in general, but if I had to make a list of the 10 deviant sexual acts KU students should perform before graduating, screwing a professor or GTA would be on that list, right after a clandestine meeting in the stacks of Watson Library. Beyond sex, you should know what you are getting yourself into, though. My graduate student friends have typically told me that, at this point in their lives, they are looking for relationships, not hook-ups. These guys are in their post-frat days, and they're looking to settle down. I say go for it. The worst that could happen is the person turns you down, and that risk seems worth it to me. I just got an offer for a threesome. To take it or not to take it? —*Trevor, sophomore* Matt: All threesome stories I've come across have involved heavy amounts of alcohol, so I'll assume that'll be the case here if you decide to go for it. A lot of outcomes—mostly negative—also could result from going for it. One of my friend's threesome stories involved him getting left out of the act and the other two doing the nasty instead. This could be embarrassing if you made a big deal about the threesome and were left out in the end. Gay rumors could also spark from the act. Even if it's a two-girls-one-guy situation, stories about it will be swapped through dozens of friends and acquaintances, and all of a sudden, 'Erin' becomes 'Aaron', and you'll need some damage control to squash those rumors. Numerous other consequences could also result, but if you think you can handle it, do it. Who knows, Doublemint Gum could have been right all along:"Double your pleasure, double your fun." Fram: Threesomes are best left as hot sex scenes in movies or in your mind. Two is a party; three is a crowd. Eventually, one of the women is going to be riding or blowing you, leaving the other with nothing to do. I can't imagine that girl No. 2 is going to patiently wait her turn while you do her friend. And if this is a threesome with your girlfriend and her friend, that's even worse. Better make sure your girlfriend isn't the one who gets kicked out! Even if you play the situation like the ladies man I'm sure you are, from that point on, your girlfriend will always be afraid you're cheating on her with her friend—or anyone else, for that matter, as you will have proven that monogamy within the relationship is a rule you don't mind breaking. 8 December 11,2008 CONTACT Three little words, one big step How to tell if you're ready to say "I love you" By Carly Halvorson chalvorson@kansan.com Saying "I love you" for the first time is a scene so often played out in movies that it makes it hard for the general public to compete. It's a big step in any relationship, and the pressure those three little words can bring is daunting. Before you think about saying "I love you," certain things must be true about your relationship. Laurie Puhn, relationship coach and author of Instant Persuasion: How to Change Your Words to Change Your Life, says you should be in an exclusive relationship that has somehow been made public. In other words, you're together and not hiding it. Here's a guide to help you know if you're really ready to make the "L"-word leap. feelings for Kretzmeier involved more than just friendship. Do I say it first? "I realized I couldn't imagine my life without her in it," Bowman says. He knew Kretzmeier felt the same way about him, so Bowman told her he loved her."Whoever is ready to say it should just say it," he says."I happened to be the more open one and she was the more shy one." Kretzmeier agrees, saying she considers herself to be more old-fashioned, and so she waited for the guy to make the first move. There are a lot of stereotypes about who should be the first to say "I love you." Traditionally, many people see the man as the one responsible for saying it first. However, others think the more outgoing person in the relationship should be first. Scott Bowman, lola senior; considered himself to be that person in his relationship with Elizabeth Kretzmeier, lola junior. The two were best friends during high school but hadn't dated each other. Right before Bowman was about to leave for college, he realized his Puhn says the stereotypes regarding who should say it first are all wrong. According to Puhn, a person who is ready to say "I love you" is the more expressive one in the relationship and has prepared themselves for any response they may get, whether it be an elated "I love you, too," or an awkward silence. - During or after a fight. "It's not a patch," Puhn says. "It's not like a bouquet of flowers, and it's not a way to recover. It's a way to make something great even better." Plus, saying "I love you" during or immediately after a fight can come off as a ploy instead of a true expression of feelings. Your partner may interpret that as being manipulative or trying to persuade him or her to agree with you. When not to say "I love you" Because of the hefty weight these three little words carry, it's important to pick the appropriate time, place and method to say them for the first time. The experts may not agree on the right time, but they do know the wrong times. - While drunk. Slurring your way through "I love you" in a crowded bar doesn't do the words justice. Even more dangerous, it could make you say something you don't feel. Unless you've had these feelings for a period of time—while sober—avoid saying the "L" word after a couple cocktails."Alcohol can make you feel more empowered and less panicked," Donna Barnes says."However,it can be a false sense of security." When am I supposed to say it? Perhaps the most important issue concerning those three little words is knowing when it's time to say them. Every relationship is different, so how long one couple has been together before saying "I love you" should have no bearing on when you say it. The general rule of thumb is to wait at least one month before professing your love for your better half. Dating and relationship coach Donna Barnes says waiting one month can allow you to get to know that person better. When you say "I love you" for the first time, it's important that you genuinely care about that person's well-being and happiness. Typically, it's hard to know them well enough in less than a month to have such a deep emotional investment. Suggesting people should wait longer, Matt Titus, relationship coach and co-author of Why Hasn't He Called?, says the best time frame for saying "I love you" is within six to nine months of dating so that true selves can be revealed. An exception to this rule is if you have already known the person before you began dating him or her.This was the situation for Sara Kiszka, Leavenworth junior.Before they were an official couple, Kiszka and her boyfriend were friends.She says they had been talking about saying "I love you" for a while, but she was afraid to say it.When her boyfriend told her one month into their romantic relationship that he loved her, she knew it was the right time. "I just had a feeling." Kiszka says. "When he looked at me or touched me, I'd get butterflies. Even just thinking about it now, I'm smiling." Kiszka recommends that anyone considering saying "I love you" makes sure continued on page 10 Some creative ways to say it You'll want to tell your significant other "I love you" in person the first time you say it, but after that, try conveying your feelings in little memorable ways, just so the sentiment never becomes routine. Get creative and keep the spark alive. And, just because Jayplay loves you so much, here are our ideas for heartwarming ways you can say "I love you." I Love You! I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I ❤ U I O YOU I ♥ U I ♥ YOU December 11,2008 9 CONTACT continued from page 9 the feelings behind the phrase are absolutely certain before saying it "It has to be something you can't regret," she says. They didn't say it back At first, Erin Garity, Lansing senior, pretended not to hear her boyfriend when he would say "I love you" under his breath. Even though Garity admits she could hear him perfectly fine, she simply responded with, "What?" Garity says she needed time to digest the news and to gauge her own feelings. Two weeks later, Garity went to her boyfriend's apartment and eventually said the words, "I realized that saying 'I love you' is the best way to mean it," Garity says. Saying "I love you" and not hearing it back is like that awful dream when you're naked in front of the whole school: you're vulnerable, exposed, and the embarrassment makes you want to crawl in bed with a bucket of ice cream. Although it seems impossible, you can recover gracefully from saying "I love you" before your partner is ready to hear it. Acknowledging the situation may not only ease the awkward tension, but it may also save the relationship. "The worst thing you could do is have that silence.” Titus says. “The best thing to do is say, 'I said that because I felt like I was ready to say it. Whatever you feel for me or want to say about how you feel is totally cool.' Even though it's an emotionally vulnerable situation, you have to be fearless." I'm still not sure Okay, so there may not be a black and white guideline for when to drop the "L" bomb on your partner, but the experts do agree on one thing: Trust your instincts. "It's up to your own personality and what you're comfortable with in terms of being vulnerable and putting yourself on the line." Puhn says. Ultimately, it's up to you to make the final call depending on the unique circumstances of your relationship—but there is some help out there. Titus is launching a Web site that offers personalized relationship advice. Students can submit their relationship questions at www.whynasn'the.com, and will receive a video response within 24 hours. You can also sign up to receive email newsletters from Puhn, which include relationship advice and quizzes. The OutHouse TOTALLY NUDE $1,000 Cash Prize Every Thursday for our amateur dancer contest! Dance contest starts at Midnight Open til 4 a.m. Located 4 miles east of Mass. St. The OutHouse TOTALLY NUDE 1837 N. 1500 Rd. • Lawrence, KS • 785.331.4409 BYOB five questions What has been your most embarrassing moment? It would probably be one of the many times I fell on my face. One time that comes to mind was when I actually challenged a boyfriend to a race. I was like, 'I can run faster than you.' We took off, and I tripped and fell right on my face. I'm super clumsy and I've done that a number of times. What are your holiday plans? I'm staying here in L.A. with my family—my husband, my mom, my dad, my dad's sister. My husband is Jewish, so we will go do the Jewish thing after that. Basically we just do Christmas there, too. What's your favorite alcoholic drink? I don't drink. But when I did, I would probably say a Bloody Mary. It was like a meal and a drink all at once. Definitely anything with vodka, but particularly Skyy Citrus Vodka mixed with pink lemonade. Or any of those fruity drinks. I love my fruity girl drinks. How many traffic or speeding tickets have you received? I used to get a ton. Now I'm a good driver. But I used to drive as a messenger for a living, so I actually had so many tickets that they wanted to suspend my license. I had to talk to a judge and they let me go. My husband would still say I'm a shitty driver, though. Zero. I should have gotten one, but the cop accused my friend of being my prostitute. Her makeup was pretty slutty and pretty disgusting. My friend was offended, so the cop let me off. Do you have a favorite YouTube video? I do like that hamster one where it goes, 'Dun dun duuun,' and he just turns around and looks at you. But I have a better one with this crazy dog and this lady, and the dog attacks everyone's crotch. It's the best. I'm a big fan of the video of Dolly Parton singing '9 to 5' at Disney World. It has the Disney princesses dancing on tables like strippers. A. R. I am so grateful to you. 10 --- TONIGHT! BROTHERS Est. 1967 BAR & GRILL 1105 Massachusetts St. Lawrence 1105 Massachusetts St. Thursday Dec.11ta Saturday Dec.13ta Thursday~ Have you been Naughty... ...or REALLY Naughty? Santaload of Presents to Win! day~ Ugly Sweater Contest! Wear a Sweater Only Your WIN! 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Even though cohabitation is a growing trend, the same study shows that couples who live together, with the exception of those who were engaged or committed to one another before living together, have a higher probability of divorcing up if they marry. So, why is cohabitation becoming increasingly popular, even with evidence showing it may not be beneficial to the relationship? Here, couples share insight into what makes living together work, and sometimes not work. High school sweethearts The Rutgers study shows that married couples are happy, have more money, are healthy and tend to live longer, and these characteristics aren't as prominent when a couple who is unmarried lives together. Yet this study also reports that 43 percent of people between the ages of 20 and 29 said they would marry their partner only if he or she agreed to live together before they were married to see if they were truly compatible. Shawnee senior, Candis Beattie, 22, and Jared Pannell, 22, have been dating for six and a half years and moved into their two-bedroom apartment in August. Their place is immaculately clean, and two cats are sprawled on the carpet. The couple, sitting side-by-side on an L-shaped couch, explains that living together is like being married and that they have the same respect for each other as a married couple would. Although Beattie and Pannell aren't engaged, they do plan on marrying in the future. Pannell says he doesn't think couples need to have the goal of marriage in mind in order to live together. Both Beattie's and Pannell's parents are divorced, and living together isn't to make sure they Photo Illustration by Jessica Sain-Baird Oh, the joys of living with your lover. Sure, it can be convenient and cheap, but such a big adjustment shouldn't be taken lightly. 12 December 11,2008 FEATURE wont divorce, Beattie says, but rather to feel things out. Beattie's parents had no problem with her moving in with Pannell. Pannell's dad was fine with the couple moving in together, but his mom didn't approve, he says. His mom wanted the two to wait to move in after they were married, because of her Christian beliefs. But Pannell says he didn't need to ask for permission to move in with Beattie, because he has no financial ties to his family. Early in their relationship the couple had communication issues, but now they work out their issues in a respectful manner. Pannell says. In fact, before they moved in together, Beatie and Pannell made sure they even discussed what would happen if they broke up while living together. The two agreed that, if they split, they would finish the lease, live in the two separate bedrooms and remain civil, Beatie says. Pannell says they felt like they were responsible and communicated well enough to move in together, and they would have postponed living together had they felt otherwise. Pannell says it's important for couples to pick their battles and not sweat the small stuff. Earlier in their relationship, the arguments were pride-based, but if they argue now, it's about something more serious. Beattie says she tries to have a sense of humor and make Pannell smile if she knows he's had a bad day.The couple always asks each other before inviting company over. It's not about asking permission, Beattie says, but about being respectful to your partner. The break-up The worst case scenario when living with your significant other is breaking up. Kyle Doherty, 21, Lee's Summit, Mo., senior, experienced just that. Doherty began dating his now ex-girlfriend during his freshman year, and the two waited a year and half to move in together. Doherty says he and his ex didn't really talk about moving in together before they did it. The couple spent only two weeks living together before Doherty left to study abroad in Italy for a semester. Doherty says everything was great when he returned, but in the months that followed, the couple grew apart. Although Doherty says they never fought, they had different plans for the future. Doherty says his ex devoted a lot of time to school and they didn't get to see each other often. Aside from not seeing each other, he says they also had communication problems. After four months of living together, Doherty's ex broke things off. He says he wanted to work things out, but she didn't. Doherty had to move out of the house he shared with his ex and two other roommates, and into a friend's apartment. If he had the opportunity to move in with another girlfriend one day,he says he would discuss the situation more in-depth and rationally. Although he says he would almost advise against living with one's significant other now, if he chooses to do so again, he and his girlfriend would have to agree they were planning to eventually marry. Margaret Severson, school of social welfare associate professor, says couples who break up while living together can skip the legal grieving process, but ending the relationship is difficult no matter what the legal status is. She says a breakup can feel emotionally the same as divorce, but the grieving period may not be as long because the couple doesn't have to deal with legal issues. Goodbye distance At the end of July, Peter Baum, 22, Green Bay, Wis., graduate student, and Lyncee Davies, 25. met at Baum's brother's going-away party. They started dating in August, but Baum moved to Lawrence for school. The distance was too much to handle, so Davies moved to Lawrence in November. Baum says he didn't unpack until he knew she was moving in. Despite only being together for a short amount of time, the couple says they didn't think it was too soon to move in together, and that it just made sense. They don't see living together as a trial marriage, but rather just the next phase of their lives. Severson says it's unrealistic to expect couples who decide to move in together to have the goal of marriage in mind. However, she says it is reasonable to expect couples to make decisions with good thought. Baum and Davies didn't talk about what would happen if they broke up, because they say it didn't seem like an issue. Baum says if a couple needs to think about whether they should move in together, or question it, then they shouldn't do it. Together when you're not Jered Becker, 22, and April Spahalski, 20, have been together for a little more than a year. Spahalski moved in with Becker to replace a roommate who didn't work out. If Becker hadn't been stuck without a roommate, the couple says they would have waited longer to move in together. Becker says he was hesitant about moving in with his girlfriend in case they broke up—which is exactly what happened. In September, Becker broke up with Spahalski. The couple had spent all their time together, and Becker felt overwhelmed. Despite the breakup, Becker and Spahalski continued to live together.The two say they were somewhat hostile toward one another and had forced conversations. Spahalski spent a lot of time at her parent's house after the break-up to get away from their living arrangement. A month after they broke up, Becker brought up the idea to Spahalski of getting back together again. He says he needed out of the relationship to get a different perspective on it. Spahalski thought for a week whether she should be with Becker. She wanted to make sure she knew what he wanted so she wouldn't get hurt again. When they got back together they decided to make compromises for one another. Becker says before couples move in together they should consider all the worst-case scenarios. He also says couples have to make a conscious effort to make each other happy, and twice the effort when you're living together. And just as Candis Beatty advised, Becker also says not to go to bed mad. It just felt right Erin Shafer, 26, and Seth Persinger, 21, Hiawatha sophomore, have been dating a year now, but when they first got together they quickly started spending the night at one another's places. After four months of being together, the couple officially moved in together, and Shafer says the move didn't feel rushed, but natural. She says they figured there was no need for two separate places when they spent so much time together. Even though Shafer and Persinger live together, they still have separate lives. Persinger says even when you love someone you still need time apart. Having personal space and time is still important. The couple says they communicate well and that they've learned from past relationships. Shafer and Persinger had both been engaged before. Shafer says she rushed into her engagement and moved in with her now ex-fiancee just to move right back out. She says they should have worked on trust and respect for each other before moving in together. They say living together isn't to test whether their relationship is meant for marriage, but they can't really see what would change if they were married. And, of course, they say communication means everything to the relationship. The couple says arguments can be healthy as long as they're handled correctly. Considerations Dennis Karpowitz, associate professor of clinical psychology, says couples need to be open with each other and discuss their LAO REPUBLIC Photo illustration by Jessica Sain-Baird Do you and your significant other have similar goals? If not, your academic aspirations could present a problem in the relationship. feelings. He says couples have to be able to see their significant other in a variety of situations, like what they are like when they're mad, don't get their way and when it comes to compromising, not just what the other person is like on a date. Karpowitz says cohabiting just so that sex is more convenient isn't a good reason for couples to live together, because there's a difference between being infatuated and actually caring about your partner. He says a couple's level of commitment to each other will influence the longevity of the relationship. If you're thinking about moving in with your significant other, it's important to keep in mind everything that goes into a cohabiting relationship. Have you thought about finances, daily responsibilities, what could happen if you breakup or do you know your partner well enough to move in? These are all things you may want to consider.Although you might not be married and have legal obligations to one another, living together can sometimes still feel a lot like marriage.So,be sure to think wisely and thoroughly before packing up and moving in. December 11,2008 13 --- MANUAL Life after the split How to handle the end of a relationship By Heather Melanson hmelanson@kansan.com Brock Horner, Lenexa junior, ended a relationship with a guy after dating him for a month. Horner says the guy was getting too serious too quickly, and Horner told him the relationship wouldn't work because he wasn't looking for a serious commitment at the time. The ex couldn't take the hint, though. For more than three months, the ex tried to rekindle the flame. Horner avoided his ex's phone calls, made his screen name invisible to him on Instant Messenger, and blocked him on MySpace and Facebook. If Horner's ex approached him at a club, he'd say he had a phone call or had to go to the bathroom to get out of the conversation. Getting over a breakup, whether you're the dumper or dumpee, can be tough. You don't want to find yourself in the same rut as Horner's ex, though, in which you're trying to salvage something that isn't there anymore. Here's a guide on how to cope with a breakup and start the process of mending your broken heart. Live your life You may feel lost without your partner, but it's important to continue with your normal schedule, KU Psychological Clinic director Sarah Kirk says.To keep from becoming lonely, Kirk says you should seek social and emotional support from friends, family or even a spiritual advisor. Katie Beatty, Kansas City, Mo., junior, says she coped with the end of her year-and-a-half relationship by keeping herself busy. She went to football games, went out on the weekends and focused on the positive aspects of her life, like friends, family and school. Aside from maintaining a normal life, Kirk says to stay away from "should" statements, like,"I should be over this by now," because they only add insult to injury and makes you feel guilty, Kirk says. It's more productive to be honest and make statements like,"I'm not over this, but that's okay right now," she says. There's a natural period of grief that you'll experience, so don't put more pressure on yourself with the "I should" statements. Write it down Kirk says journaling is a good way to process your feelings, and journaling has been proven to have physiological benefits. Journaling helps people relax, she says, and it even has long-term benefits, such as preventing illness. Writing a letter or an e-mail to your ex may also help you cope, and you can decide later if you actually want to send it. It may be a way for you to say goodbye, or simply to say how you're feeling. Boundaries If you know your ex doesn't want to talk, it's probably better to respect his or her wish and not try to get in contact, Kirk says. Boundaries for other forms of contact will also depend on the relationship you've agreed to maintain. If you still want to be friends, it's probably not necessary to block your ex on Facebook or delete your ex from your phone book. The same goes for getting your stuff back. If the items are valuable to you, then they might be worth getting back for closure, Kirk says. You may feel like the best way to cope is to try to be friends with your ex, but David Karpowitz, associate professor of clinical psychology, says this can be difficult because of the former romantic relationship. It's really a case-by-case situation, though. Karpowitz says some people don't want to see each other ever again, or they might have to be acquaintances because they have classes or work together. Friendships Closure and moving on Mutual friends and hangouts can also be an issue. Karpowitz says mutual friends shouldn't be forced into taking sides, and it might be too painful to frequent the same bars or other hangouts that you and your ex both went to. It's okay to write, call or meet your ex and ask him or her to help you understand what went wrong or if you had anything to do with the relationship ending, even though doing so might be painful, Karpowitz says. Reflect on your relationship sensibly, he advises, because no one is perfect and everyone brings both strengths and weaknesses to the relationship. Don't try to convince your ex to make things work, a mistake Karpowitz says he often sees people make. It will take time to get over the heartache. Date again when you're ready, but don't start dating again until you're no longer invested in your past relationship. Karpowitz says no one wants to date someone who still has one foot in his or her former relationship. Also keep in mind that breakups are common, and it's normal to be sad and angry. Karpowitz says. Don't overwhelm yourself with breakup thoughts all day. Tell yourself you'll only think about the breakup for a certain amount of time each day, and make sure what you go over in your mind will actually be helpful to your situation, Karpowitz says. A Photo illustration by Tyler Waugh Farewell, fluffy symbol of a former flame! Just as it might give you closure to get your stuff back from your ex,you can likely find closure in getting rid of any sentimental gifts the person gave you. Hollywood goes through it, too. Here are some recent high-profile splits. Hollywood heartbreak Madonna and Guy Ritchie The pair announced their split a couple months ago after almost eight years of marriage. The New York Post reported that Madonna had a "marriage contract" that stated how often she and Ritchie should go out on dates, have sex DICK KENNEDY WILLIAM HANCOCK and handle arguments. Madonna was once married to Sean Penn for four years. Hugh Hefner and girlfriend(s) The 82-year-old player Hefner and Holly Madison, 28, called it quits after Madison had been living in the mansion since 2001. One of MARGARET MILLER Hefner's other girlfriends, Kendra Wilkinson, recently became engaged to the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Hank Baskett. 14 December 11,2008 MANUAL green it! Each year after the holidays, greeting cards join ribbons and wrapping paper in the giant pile of seasonal trash. But this year, you can decrease your waste by sending cards that aren't made from trees or with harsh chemical dyes. Since its launch, Tree-Free Greetings has made a commitment to producing greeting cards that don't require killing trees. The cards are made from "sweet paper," which is a combination of leftover sugar cane, recycled fibers and post-consumer waste. Not only are the cards and envelopes eco-friendly, but artists create the designs exclusively for the company and use soy-based ink, which makes the cards even easier to recycle. Sparkle, an employee at The Third Planet, 846 Massachusetts St., says the combination of materials in the sweet paper is different for every card and envelope, which makes each one unique. The Third Planet sells an array of Tree- Contributed photo Spread eco-friendly cheer this season with green greetings, cards like this one from Tree-Free Greetings. Green your holiday hellos Free Greetings' products, including sets of cards, tissue paper and gift bags. 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At the Tower · 31st and Oak · KCMO · www.martinicorner.com 16 December 11,2008 HEALTH Sharing more than a room The health risks of community living T --- --- By Susan Melgren smelgren@kansan.com Feb. 23, 1987 When Erin DeWalt, Overland Park sophomore, lived in McCollum Hall last year, she and her roommates would bust out the Lysol wipes once a month and fully disinfect their room. Nothing was safe. Countertops, doorknobs, desks—even head boards—were all wiped down. Any surface they had touched, they cleaned. Living in McCollum, DeWalt says dust accumulated quickly and people, often sick, would visit her room all the time. "Living in such close quarters, you don't realize how much contact you have with others," she says. Community living is a part of college. Those four-or five-years wouldn't be complete without the experience of sharing a tiny living space with too many people. But even though it's fun and often convenient, community living brings with it an array of health issues. Cleanliness is hard to maintain with so many people, sickness can arise from living in cramped quarters, and the constant stream of visitors can strain our mental health. Disease spreads quickly, which is one reason why the University requires a number of immunizations before you can live in student housing. Patty Quinlan, nursing supervisor at Watkins Memorial Health Center, says the lifestyle changes students go through at college weaken their immune systems. You stay up later. Your meals become less regular and probably less healthy. You're no longer in a home environment where you have someone taking better care of you. And, on top of all that, you live in close quarters with a lot of different people and their germs."It's a living community, but it's also a bacteria community," Quinlan says."Everyone brings their own mix to the table." "Once one person in McCollum gets sick, everyone gets sick," DeWalt says. DeWalt had a bad cold from November to February last year, and she caught pink eye and the flu twice. She once had the flu for three solid weeks. DeWalt says she was good friends with five girls on her floor, and they just kept passing the flu around to each other. Part of the problem results from lack of cleanliness in community living. It's hard to avoid catching your roommate's cold when you share a tiny room—and everything in it. Elizabeth Scott, microbiologist and co-director of the Simmons College Center for Hygiene and Health in Boston, says most surfaces in shared living environments, especially in bedrooms, are hand-contact surfaces. These surfaces are touched all the time, not just by you but by roommates, friends, visitors and even that guy you're working on your Spanish project with. Each time we touch those surfaces, we deposit our own germs and pick up others. When rooms don't receive regular cleaning, the bacteria can build up. Scott says this is an easy way to transfer illnesses such as the common cold and the flu, but also more serious illnesses like MRSA infection, more commonly known as staph infection, and Norovirus, or the stomach flu. Bedrooms aren't the only places susceptible to germs. Community bathrooms are infamous for being germ-ridden and disgusting. Leslie Hodges, DeSoto sophomore, tells horror stories of the bathroom she used at McCollum last year."There was black mold dripping from the ceilings and the showers." Hodges says. "And the girls weren't very courteous with where they got sick." Hodges says someone threw up in one of the sinks last year, but because the maintenance staff was so inconsistent with their cleaning, it didn't get cleaned up for an entire week. Guard your space from germs Living with others is practically unavoidable during college, but catching your roommate's sickness doesn't have to be. The best way to prevent illness in community living is to clean regularly. Elizabeth Scott, co-director of the Simmons College Center for Hygiene and Health in Boston, says no one really knows how often you should clean, only that you should do it regularly. Your room: When you clean your room, do more than just vacuum. Disinfect surfaces like the door knob and fridge handles. Your fridge: "One thing students forget is the shared fridge," Scott says. "Wherever you keep food, it's important to keep those surfaces clean." Scott also says to clean the microwave. Practice good hygiene. Scott says the most important hygiene practice is hand hygiene. She recommends carrying around a bottle of alcohol-gel hand sanitizer."If you can't wash your hands, you can at least sanitize," Scott says. Yourself: Scott says that when we vomit, viruses become airborne and land on various surfaces. That isn't the only bathroom hazard, however. Scottts says some bathrooms are covered in fecal coliforms, which are bacteria we excrete in our feces. And there's always the risk of mold and fungus. Quinlan says if bathrooms aren't cleaned often enough, they can harbor athlete's foot and nail fungus, which are easily transferred when multiple people step in and out of a warm, moist shower. And community living strains more than just our physical health. It affects our mental health, too. We face thousands of people on campus every day, only to come home to a shared room. It's not a problem for everyone, but for some students, the constant presence of others and the lack of privacy can drive them crazy. Jon Huffmaster, St. Louis senior, lived in Stephenson Scholarship Hall for two years. Huffmaster had a private room his second year, but shared a room his first year in the hall. "It started to drive me nuts because there was never a time to have my own space," he says. Though he says he's a people-person, Huffmaster says he could never get enough alone time. John Wade, psychologist for KU counseling, says the need for privacy varies."Introverts need alone time to feel energized. Extroverts derive energy from time with others,"Wade says."That said, all of us have a need for a certain amount of alone time which is very hard to get if you live with others." Sharing a living environment is a staple of college. Even though it brings with it a few health concerns, living with others is an excellent opportunity to meet lifelong friends, and build skills necessary for interacting with others in the workforce. "The college experience as we traditionally define it isn't living alone in an apartment somewhere," Wade says. December 11,2008 17 PLAY THIS WEEKEND: A Kansas Nutcracker Why turn to the same old, prepackaged, rehashed television specials this winter for your holiday cheer when you can get your seasons greetings live and right here in town? This weekend, the Lawrence Arts Center is offering a local twist on a holiday favorite with their production, A Kansas Nutcracker. In this retelling of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet, Clara and her family are relocated to Lawrence in the 1850s, with every character of the time period portrayed, from native grasshoppers and sunflowers to John Brown. After viewing productions of The Nutcracker all over the country, Deborah Meltinger, choreographer and artistic director for the Lawrence Youth Ballet, started brainstorming how Lawrence could put its own stamp on the ballet. In 2002, with the help of stage director and playwright Ric Averill, Mettinger brought forth a reincarnation of the production seen through the historical setting of Kansas during the same time period. With more than 170 people involved in A Kansas Nutcracker—from kids to professional dancers and a 12-piece mandolin orchestra—Mettinger hopes audience members will enjoy "the total talent, energy and exuberance" that each person brings to the stage. A Kansas Nutcracker will be showing this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Arts Center, with a Sunday performance at 2 p.m. Student tickets are $12. —Derek Zarda We rack our balls for You Open 9 am - 2 am Daily Can't Beat This- Best Daily Specials in Town! (No Cover) Astro's 601 Kasold (785)749-7899 18 Tables (Unlimited Balls) We rack our balls for You Open 9 am - 2 am Daily Can't Beat This- Best Daily Specials in Town! 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I go hunting with my parents, and I got my first goose on Christmas when I was 10. —Hannah Wagner, Johnston, Iowa, sophomore PETER PARKINSON Pamela Doyle Building snow forts and having snowball fights with friends, because I really enjoy not being an adult. —Libby Heidrich, Wheaton, Ill., junior I'm looking forward to sleeping in and hanging out with my friends. Maybe I'll go sledding or play with snow. —Taylor Smith, Fulton, Mo., sophomore 1985 C. K. ROWLAND I like to get my knitting done. It's mostly scarves. They're Christmas presents, so I really have to get on them over winter break. —Melinda Branin, Jal, N. M., senior I love snowboarding, reading in front of a fire, and baking cookies. —Ashley DeSandre, Pocono Lake, Penn., sophomore IRELAND Roadtripping to Denver for a conference for Campus Crusade for Christ each year. It's fun because I always get to ride with ridiculous people in the car. —Steven Griswold, Forsyth, Ill., senior Going to KU basketball games,partying,and being able to sleep in after partying without worrying about classes. Sara Minor, Lawrence sophomore PRESIDENT I like watching Christmas movies and drinking hot chocolate with marshmallows. My favorite movie is White Christmas, because I love musicals. —Stephanie Peterson, Palm Bay, Fla., graduate student 18 —Derek Zarda December 11,2008 PLAY What's your fan-t-t-t-asy? Fantasy football owners explore the game within the game By Asher Fusco afusco@kansan.com Chad Johnson sprints across the middle of the field with hands outstretched, a Philadelphia Eagles defensive back hot on his heels. The pass comes in low and hard, and Johnson can't secure the ball. It's another drop in a season-long bucket of disappointment for Johnson and the Cincinnati Bengals. But the woeful Bengals aren't the only ones suffering the side effects of the wide receiver's poor showing."The Beers" can feel Johnson's pain 630 miles away in Lawrence. "Chad Johnson sucks;" says Sam Zerger. Wichita senior and owner of The Beers, a fantasy football team. Zerger is one of 17 million fantasy football team owners nationwide. Nine University of Kansas-based Facebook groups devoted to Fantasy football exist, along with one global group dubbed, "Addicted to Fantasy Football." The big-and-getting-bigger fantasy sports phenomenon is intriguing. On one hand, it makes people feel like part of a community and helps sharpen cognitive skills. On the other hand, it potentially consumes time and money. Fantasy football owners draft a team of about 15 professional players at the beginning of the season.As the season wears on, team owners—usually 12 per league—can hangle and barter with one another, swapping, dropping and adding players to build their rosters. Points are assigned to each player each week for positive contributions such as yards gained or touchdowns scored, and deducted for negatives such as interceptions or fumbles.Fantasy football ownership puts the fan in charge of a roster without the high-stakes investment of purchasing a multimillion dollar sports franchise. But participating in fantasy sports is often about more than personal satisfaction. University of Wisconsin-Madison assistant professor Erica Halverson, who researches "competitive fandom" and fantasy sports, says fantasy sports leagues engender a sense of community."With the explosion of access online, people are able to have deeper participation in activities they care about," Halverson says."People have a desire to be members of cultures and participate in activities that matter to them.That mirrors the experience of fantasy sports." Fantasy games give fans an opportunity to connect with their favorite sports without having to follow one specific team. For that reason, fantasy football has helped the National Football League profit. According to the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, 55 percent of fantasy owners watch more football in order to track their players than they would otherwise. Yahoo! Sports and ESPN employ multiple writers and fantasy sports analysts to help owners choose their players. Zerger, who owns two teams, says the experience helps him better follow football on a weekly basis."You have to keep track of who's playing who, who's injured, who's hot, and things like that." Zerger says."It makes you focus more on the league as a whole rather than just your favorite team." Halverson sees the potential for fantasy sports to serve as more than a football-teaching tool, but as an all-around mental exercise. She says fantasy owners, who often make roster adjustments based on minute details such as the substitution patterns of real-life NFL teams and the weather conditions during each game, could also be learning how to interpret statistics and data. Halverson says fantasy players aren't necessarily better at processing data, but that the game can teach players to deal with statistical pro Where to play:The top online fantasy sports stops YahooSports.com. Yahoo! Sports has built one of the largest fantasy sports empires on the Internet by offering free games. Participants can own as many teams as they want at no charge. For more serious fantasy gurus, Yahoo! Sports offers live stat tracking and in-depth player scouting reports for $10 per season. ESPN.com. ESPN isn't as popular as Yahool! Sports among fantasy players, but it features free live stat tracking and a sleek page design. ESPN also an army of fantasy sports analysts who offer opinions on which players to draft and which players to drop. NFL.com. The NFL only offers fantasy football (obviously), which keeps it from serving fantasy juniors' all-sport needs. But the NFL fantasy games do come with prize packages for the winners, such as a trip to the Super Bowl or the 2009 season opener. cesses they might not face in day-to-day life. "It's a different way to look at football," says Stuart Gross, St. Louis junior."It's usually looked at as a team game, but with fantasy, you have to look more closely at the individual aspect. Things like the style of play or specific strengths of each team your players are on is important." Gross, who maintains four fantasy football teams, spends about 20 minutes each week signing players and setting his rosters. But he says "researching"—watching ESPN—eats up a large chunk of his time. Gross' four-team fantasy habit isn't obsessive, but Halverson says she has seen some more serious fantasy owners run as many as 10 teams at a time. The sense of community and enhanced stat-processing skills aside, fantasy team ownership is, in essence, a legal alternative to sports betting. Gambling on sporting events is illegal in most of the United States, but owning a fantasy team-even in leagues that offer cash prizes-is commonplace. Fantasy sports has become a big business.SportsLine.com boosted its revenue by 40 percent from 2003 to 2004 by introducing pay-for-play fantasy leagues, according to a CNet report. Since 2004, fantasy games have grown even more popular; causing some companies to block fantasy sports Web sites on employee computers. The businesses have reason to worry: According Gray & Christmas, workers who waste time on fantasy sports sites lose their companies a nationwide total of $37 million per year. University of Nevada at Las Vegas professor Bo Bernhard released a study that found similarities between fantasy team ownership and sports gambling, but stopped short of calling fantasy sports addictive. Bernhard found rare instances of individuals becoming hooked on fantasy sports, but his work reinforces Halverson's belief that fantasy sports aren't necessarily negative. "It's not a good or a bad thing." Halverson says. "It's something people do." Photos by the Associated Press (From top) Tony Romo of the Dallas Cowboys, Brian Westbrook of the Philadelphia Eagles, and Michael Turner of the Atlanta Falcons. 9 EAGLES Fantasy minutes ting his catching time. obsses- some ny as Sport- by 40 waste time companies a profes- found ership ort of 35 35 December 11,2008 19 BIGGEST STOP DAY WEEKEND IN LAWRENCE 18 to dance. 21 to drink. THURSDAY: STOP DAY PARTY $2 miller lights $2 bacardi hurricanes AXE Axe champagne toast every hour, 10 pm - 1 am FRIDAY: Biggest Party in Lawrence Son Venezuela Doors OPEN AT 9 meet me on the dance floor. ABE&JAKE'S 8 EAST SIXTH STREET • LAWRENCE, KS LANDING abejakes.com 841-5855 ... REVIEWS Movies to watch for in 2009 Asneak peek at next year's blockbusters and busts. By Miller Davis editor@kansan.com Now that 2008 is ending, it's time to look forward to the movies of 2009. Because movie executives fear low turnout at the box office, 2009 is going to be the year of the sequel. Studios are most likely to put money in franchises or well-known stories that have proven themselves to be moneymakers in the past. I have given each upcoming film a rating based on current reviews, trailers and the general hype surrounding the movie. 3. Buy tickets now. These are the movies that have good hype, and look to be truly entertaining films. 2. Tear-jerker. These movies tug on your heartstrings, and have a good chance of being up for an Oscar. 1. Time will tell. These movies have potential to be great but we don't know enough to definitively say they are worth seeing. 4. Mass hysteria. These are the films that might be difficult to get tickets to within the first couple of weeks. They also have the potential draw a lot of costumed fans who delight in reenacting their favorite characters. Trailers and release date information is from IMDB.com, MovieTome.com, RottenTomatoes.com and TrailerAddict.com. Release dates are subject to change. The Wrestler Mickey Rourke stars in the film by Darren Aronofsky about an over-the-hill professional wrestler coming to terms with his life and trying to right his wrongs. The trailers make this look like it could be one of Rourke's best performances and great tale of redemption. Opens January 16.Rating: Tear-jerker. Boondock Saints 2: All Saints' Day With the original cast and director returning, this movie has a lot of hype behind it. The original became a cult classic, despite harsh critical reviews, and the sequel will hopefully have more commercial success in theaters. Dorm rooms everywhere are going to get a new poster to hang next to Scarface. Unknown Release. Rating: Time will tell. Angels and Demons Dan Brown's prequel to the lackluster film version of The Davinci Code again stars Tom Hanks as symbolist Robert Langdon and his Indiana Jones-esque adventures to uncover the truth in history. Ron Howard returns to direct. Hopefully this will outing will have more pop than the previous film, and less Tom Hanks in a ridiculous haircut. He left out a release date on this one. Rating: Time will tell. Terminator: Salvation Despite Arnold's presence in the last installment, Rise of the Machines was a stinker. The studios and fans are betting that Christian Bale as the human resistance leader, John Conner, can revive the franchise and thrill audiences once again. The trailers for this one look very promising. Opens May 22nd. Rating: Buy tickets now. Watchmen Based on the most acclaimed graphic novel of all time, and directed by 300 director Zack Snyder this could be one of the most exciting movies of the year. Think Harry Potter madness with 30-year-old men, and I'll be right there with them. Opens March 6. Rating: Mass hysteria. Fast and Furious 4 I know what your saying, "How can it get better than drift racing in Tokyo with Lil' Bow Wow?" Of course, I'm kidding, but the fourth installment of the F&F franchise looks to have more production value and a better story behind it this time. Vin Diesel and Paul Walker to return to the movie that gave them both careers. Opens June 12. Verdict: Time will tell. X-Men Origins: Wolverine "I IN SAIL WITH YOU. HAURY" The first in a possible series of X-Men prequels which highlight how the X-Men came to be. Harnessing the buzz of the movie franchise's most popular character will get big box office numbers for this outing. We are also introduced to Gambit in this film, who was conspicuously missing from the first three movies, much to the chagrin of fanboys everywhere. Rating: Buy tickets now. The Soloist The true story of an L.A. journalist, played by Robert Downey Jr., and a schizophrenic musical prodigy, played by Jamie Foxx. Two great actors, plus a gut-wrenching storyline all but guarantees Oscar gold. Opens April 24. Rating: Tear-jerker. "I'M SALF WITH YOU, HARRY" Harry Potter THE NEW ADVENTURES 11/2008 WWW.HARRYPOTTER.COM (From left) "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," "'The Soloist,'" a scene in "Where the Wild Things Are," and "Watchmen." Harry Potter 11/2008 JAMES FOX ROBERT DOWNEY IN THE SOLOIST JAMIE FOX ROBERT DOWNEY JR. THE SOLOIST I am a big bear. I can run fast and jump high. But I am not afraid of water. I can swim and dive in the deepest pools. I am also very smart. I can learn new things and use them to help me survive. Where the Wild Things Are Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Transformers: Rise of the Fallen Amidst rumors of complete re-filming the general consensus is that this is not a movie made for children. Screen shots and buzz on the film suggest that it is going to be a dark and disturbing take on the popular children's book. Unknown Release Rating: Time will tell. This is the big one. With over two years since the last installment, fans will be anxiously awaiting the next, much darker Potter film with bated breathe. You may need an invisibility cloak just to get in the theater if you want to see this in the first few weeks. Opens July 17.Rating: Mass hysteria. Another two hours of Optimus Prime transforming from semi-truck to ass-kicking robot and fighting Decepeticons disguised as tanks and F-15's? Some may consider it mindless entertainment but it's just too damn cool not to enjoy. Opens June 26. Rating: Buy tickets now. Several other movies are rumored to be in pre-production that you may want to keep an eye out for in the coming months: Wonder Woman, Spider-Man 4, Thor, Justice League of America, Fahrenheit 451 and X-Men Origins. Magneto. WATCHMEN 01.06.09 WHO W WATCH December 11,2008 21 Cielito Lindo Cielito Lindo END OF THE YEAR FIESTA! Friday, December 19th • LOCO Drink Specials • Live DJ • 18 to enter, 21 to drink 815 New Hampshire 785-832-1545 myspace.com/cielitolindo8321545 Kitchen open til 10 pm • Bar open til 2 am For students, by students THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Quality always PA SHMO BUCKETS!!! 86 oz. of Liquid MADNESS $12 EVERY FRIDAY 30 Cent Wings & $1 Shots Jo Shmo's Every Thursday www.burgershoetown.com Every Thursday REVIEWS www.burgersbeerbocce.com MOVIE: Cadillac Records Chess records may have been your parents' or even your grandparents' favorite recording studio. In the 50s, artists on the Chess label ruled the airwaves, and Cadillac Records tells their somewhat muddled story. Full of powerful music performed by the actors themselves, Cadillac Records is an entertaining movie that breaks up the holiday season monotony. בלוק צירוף The main draw for many will be Beyonce's role as the incomparable Etta James. Her performance is the best of her young career, with her vocal talent on display as she cranks out her character's famous tunes. Chuck Berry is played by musician-turned-actor, Mos Def. Def shells out a great performance as one of the godfathers of rock'n' roll. He even does a Most of the story chronicles Chess Record's arguably most famous artist, Muddy Waters, played by Jeffery Wright. Wright gives his best performance by far as the soulful blues man. He brings an intensity and fire to the screen as his fingers thunder on the guitar. His voice sounds almost like the real deal. ADRIANA LAURENT • philippe LECHET • bernardine DIORNALLE CADILLAC RECORDS IN TELEVISION DECEMBER 5 CADILLAC RECORDS 44 THEATER BOX 630 TRAVELER'S RECORDS #1 knockdown job of doing Berry's signature "duck walk" across the stage, easily one of the film's funniest sequences. While the music is first rate, the story sometimes doesn't translate like it should. The story changes from artist to artist, sometimes leaving things unanswered or hazy. The film as a whole looks as glossy and nostalgic as the Cadillacs each musician drives, hence the name of the film. Cadillac Records is one of the year's most entertaining movies, with some of the year's best performances. The music will entertain even the biggest skeptics, and will keep them humming its tunes long after the screen goes dark. ★★★ —Mark Arehart At first listen, Kanye West's newest album, 808s and Heartbreak, is shocking—a record so dramatically different from his previous work that it's hard to believe West had a hand in it at all. The album's heartbreaking display of emotions, West's use of a TR-808 drum machine, and his decision to sing through an autotuner gives his newest release qualities few could have expected. Qualities that separate him from his former self while at the same time reinforce old character traits such as his confidence—or, some would say, insufferable egotism. West was obviously confident enough to do something completely different from what was expected of him, and he also doesn't hesitate to wear his heart on his sleeve while doing so. MUSIC: Kanye West, 808s and Heartbreak 808s and Heartbreak portrays West as a despairing man, just as the title would suggest. Among his woes is a failed relationship with his fiancée—"How could you be so heartless?" West asks his ex on the track "Heartless" and in his track titled "Welcome to Heartbreak," West laments, "Look back on my life, all my life gone, where did I go wrong?" You can hear rapping on a few points throughout the album, including Jeezy's collaboration on "Amazing" and Lil Wayne's appearance on "See You In My Nightmares." Even so,West's KANTS WEST WEEKEND VOLUME 1 unabashed display of heartache fused with synthesized beats can be redundant. For example, the opening track, "Say You Will," is a song with a long, repetitive outro that quickly becomes tiresome. Of course, it's hard to deny the catchiness of some of the songs. "Love Lockdown" is an undeniably likable track, and West's use of strings and synths makes for an entertaining listen. Listeners looking for West's previous brand of ingenuity and eloquence won't find it on this album, however. 808s and Heartbreak is exactly what its title sounds like: West's experimental combination of drum machines and dejectedness. ★★★★ —Amanda Sorell 22 December 11,2008 --- --- SPEAK Goodbye Jesus, hello guru Why not try someone else's religion on for a change? PETER Irina By Ariel Tilson atilson@kansan.com Photo illustration by Ryan McGeeven Photo Illustration by Ryan McGeeney (Top) Young Ariel with her father, who is an Episcopalian priest. (Above) Ariel wearing her chunni, which is a traditional scarf worn by women of the Sikh religion. "This will be great," my cousin assures me as I grip the door handle gathering the courage to leave the safe haven of her car. We just parked outside of what looks like a comely suburban house with a yellow-orange flag flying above.The flag displays an emblem of two swords with curved blades. This same symbol, a Khanda, is engraved on the impressive iron gates that block the driveway and is etched on a mini tapestry dangling from the rearview mirror of my cousin's car. We've arrived in Shawnee, Kan., at a gurdwara, or Sikh place of worship, for the Sunday morning service. I'm starting to feel uneasy about my decision to come along. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion founded by Guru Nanak in the 15th century and based on the poetic scriptures of the holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib. One of my favorite parts of Sikhism, from what I've learned, is that it preaches equality of all people, including women, and discourages the caste system. My cousin is a Sikh, and she invited me to come along, because the services are open for anyone to attend. To clarify, we're not actually related. She's my brother-in-law's cousin. But as we've grown closer, I've begun to think of her as my cousin, too. Finally I take a deep breath and manically adjust the scarf that covers my head before carefully getting out of the car. The boys on the basketball court outside, with their long hair covered and pulled up into top knots, pause to gawk at the gori, or white girl. My cousin gives me a reassuring smile and ushers me toward the building. We join the queue of men wearing pagris, or turbans, and women clothed formally in salwar kameez, which are dresses that resemble a long tunic and loose pants. I nervously check that the chunni, or scarf, that I'm wearing to respectfully cover my hair, is still on my head. Before we enter the main hall of the gurdwara, we take off our shoes and place them next to a vast array of other shoes of all shapes and sizes. I once more feel for my chunni, swallow my nerves and take a step inside. We inch down the aisle that separates the colorful turbaned heads of the men on the right side from the colorful scarred heads of the women on the left. By the time we reach the offering plate at the end, I realize that I've felt this nervousness before. It's the same self-consciousness I used to feel when I attended Episcopalian masses growing up. I was raised Episcopalian, which is a branch of the Anglican Communion, better known as the church that King Henry XIII started when he split from Catholicism because the pope at the time wouldn't grant him a divorce. Growing up as the daughter of a priest, I was permanently in the sanctuary's spotlight on Sundays. My father's religious role made all of us props in the play of the perfect church-going family. Maybe that explains why I forgot to bring any money for the offering, because when your father is the priest, it's kind of pointless to give him your money. Offerings at a gurdwara, however, also fund the communal meal that is served after the service. Apologetically I place in a meager offering of $1 in coins on the pile of dollars heaped in front of the raised platform that houses the holy book. I mimic my cousin, lowering myself onto my knees and touching my forehead to the floor; all the while clutching my chunni like a life preserver. We take a seat on the floor next to the other women, and my cousin reminds me to cross my legs so that my feet aren't disrespectfully pointing at the book. As I sit there, the thoughts that used to haunt me during my childhood Sundays begin to race through my head again. "Is my underwear showing?" "Did I kneel long enough?" "Is everyone staring?" "Do I fit in?" Throughout the service, my cousin, in her consummate role as my personal guru, leans over to explain what I'm hearing and seeing. The silver bracelet on her right wrist, which she is required to wear as a Sikh, dances as she points to the book placed on a raised platform with a canopy hung above. "That's the holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib," she whispers. I nod discreetly and ask in a whisper why they're waving a fan above the book while they read. She responds that the fan, or chaur, is a symbol of respect. Each slow wave of the fan flutters my gold chunni and relaxes me more and more. Because the Sikh scripture specifically prohibits idolatry, the room is void of distractions like incense or decorations common in Episcopalian services. The edge of my chunni narrows my vision to the swaying back of the woman sitting directly in front of me.I begin to forget the nervous thoughts I had before and start to enjoy the experience. I can hear the muffled singing of the shabad, or sacred hymns, from those around me. I feel the little girl behind me fumbling around impatiently. I start to feel at peace, like a part of the community. The embarrassed flush fades from my cheeks and the butterflies settle in my stomach. I actually feel reluctant to move when we have to stand up at the end of the service, but I'm curious to try the warm sweetmeat, called parshad, which is handed out afterward and made from wheat, flour, sugar and butter. The parshad looks and feels like cookie dough and has a bland flavor. I take a few pinches from my mine and hand the rest to my cousin. Finally, we head downstairs to the langan where a meal is prepared and served each week by a different family from the congregation. Sitting on the floor in the basement, surrounded by other families eating together, I'm reminded of the potluck dinners we use to have after church. But here the food is spicier and all vegetarian, so everyone can eat it. 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Puzzles: sudokus, crosswords and cryptoquips We rack our balls for You Open 9 am - 2 am Daily Can't Beat This- Best Daily Specials in Town! (No Cover) Astro's 601 Kasold (785) 749-7699 18 Tables (Unlimited Balls) Editors'note Soon, all of us will start feeling joy again. In one more week. Yes, one more. But it's a long week, this week. Everyone dreads finals week. Seriously. Could you imagine someone saying they love crawling into the deep, dark stacks of Watson Library and reading Nietzsche for six hours straight when the only sound you can hear is the tapping of your pencil and the sped-up beating of your heart because you've had too much energy drink? We can't. Finals week grinds on your soul. It's kind of like in the poem "The Raven." You're feeling like that poor guy who can't stop reading lore and thinking about his lost love, Lenore. It's rough. But keep things in perspective. In 30 years, will you care what grade you got on that microeconomics final or that paper about Clarence Thomas' childhood? No, and neither will your future employer. Finals and grades aren't a judgment on your value as a person, so just relax — unless you're planning to go to law school or graduate school. Then you should probably try pretty hard. So try not to make this week too dreadful. Study a little bit, but be sure to have fun. We're young. Find a way to relax. You must have something to distract you from this mess. BY MARK DENT AND MATT ERICKSON editor@kansan.com Get some two-for-one ice cream at Sylas and Maddy's on Tuesday night. Walk down Mass. Street under the beautifully lit trees. See a movie. Get some holiday shopping done. We know you've got the right priorities — you've picked up this edition of The University Daily Kansan instead of studying. We've given you what you really want: a whole lot of crossword puzzles and sudokus. So fill those out, and read a few feature stories to escape. Us? We'll probably cope by drinking hella' coffee, cramming into the late hours of the night and finishing our days reading up on the latest news about David Duchovny. Did you hear he just got nominated for a Golden Globe? Say goodbye to The Kansan for this semester, and so will we — it's our last go-round as editors here. Thanks for reading this semester. So have a good break. And remember: The truth is out there. Legal Services for Students wants to wish you a safe & happy winter break! LSS LEGAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS 312 Burge Union • 864-5665 • So Hardesty, Director STUDENT SENATE contributing to student success Legal Services for Students wants to wish you a safe & happy winter break! LSS LEGAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS 302 Burge Union • 984-5665 • No Hardship, Director The Etc. Shop 928 Massachusetts Lawrence, KS 843-0611 www.theetcshop.com Purses By Brighton END OF THE YEAR FIESTA! Friday, December 19th • LOCO Drink Specials • Live DJ • 18 to enter, 21 to drink 815 New Hampshire 785-832-1545 myspace.com/cielitolindo8321545 Kitchen open til 10 pm • Bar open til 2 am The Etc. Shop Purses By Brighton ses Cielito Lindo DECEMBER 15,2008 --- THE UNIVERSITY BARY KANSAN FINALS GUIDE 3 Retirees rediscover Lawrence and find joy among the youth BY LAUREN CUNNINGHAM lcunningham@kansan.com When Bill Hougland first came to the University of Kansas, it was mostly due to Dr. Forrest "Phog" Allen. Allen recruited him from his hometown of Beloit to play basketball. Hougland was on the team in 1952 when the University won its third national championship. After graduating, Houghland traveled with his team to the 1952 Summer Olympics. He served in Japan for two years in the Korean War, lived in New York with his wife for seven years and then moved to Wichita, where in 1991, he retired. Now, after moving with his wife in 1992, Hougland is back in Lawrence, but this time it's not just for basketball. "It is not the athletics particularly, but it's the people and the culture here in Lawrence that made us want to come back," Houland said. Well, Houghton is not alone as a retired alumnus returning to Lawrence. In fact, according to U.S. News & World Report, the number of Lawrence citizens ages 55 and older increased 63.4 percent from 2006 to 2007. U.S. News also named Lawrence one of the best places to retire in 2007. President of the Lawrence Board of Realtors and realtor at McGrew Real Estate, Thomas Howe, said he had noticed this trend in Lawrence. He explained the trend by saying that generally, people have fond memories of where they went to school, so they're more inclined to want to come back. "The thing with Lawrence is that it's far more affordable here than Arizona or California or Florida, and at the same time, there's a great access to amenities," he said. "Plus, generally with a university in the community, there are just more things to do and see." Even area programs and activities are seeing a boost in the amount of participants, particularly the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. This institute is part of KU Continuing Education and has classes geared toward those over the age of 50. "For the first time, this semester we've been having to turn people away," said Jane Live, program coordinator for the Osher Institute. Though the trend of retiring in college towns has been noticeable during the past few years, activities offered in these communities have seemed to really spark an interest, said Jane Nesselrode, a Brandon Woods resident originally from Kansas City, Kan. "I've never seen so many people doing so many things as what I see here," she said. Nesselrode has lived by herself in a small townhouse that is part of Brandon Woods since 2001 when she moved back to Lawrence. A KU graduate of 1940, this 90-year-old said she remembered her tuition costing $350 and the feeling that "you knew everybody." Nesselrode married in the December after she graduated and worked while her husband served in World War II. After the war, she lived in Texas for four years and Michigan for six years. She then moved back to the Kansas City area until 2001 when she returned to Lawrence. Her decision to return to her college town, she said, was partly based on memories of her KU days and on how different Lawrence was from her hometown area. "I get a kick out of the groups accepted here," she said. "Being around young people is fun. It makes you better, more alive." She said she also liked the laid-back atmosphere of Lawrence and that she could get anywhere in about 10 minutes. And with all of the potential activities that a college town has to offer, that is an important factor. "Really, you could just go some place different every day," Nesselrode said. Sue Leonard, a Brandon Woods resident originally from Topeka, does just this. Leonard, 77, volunteers at the Dole Institute of Politics every Sunday for one to four hours by greeting visitors; she works the door at the Spencer Museum of Art every other Saturday afternoon; she goes to her church on Mondays to make food for the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen; and though she said she didn't really have a set schedule for Tuesdays, she does keep busy through the rest of her week as a committee member for the New Generation Society of Lawrence. This organization has more than 200 members, most of whom are retirees. Leonard serves in the New Generation Society by scheduling small trips for the group around town, her most recent trip a tour of Bella Sera, the new condominium complex close to Brandon Woods. Like Nesselrode, Leonard is also a KU graduate. She came back to her college town in 1997 after living a number of places, primarily in California where she taught first and third grade for 25 years. "I thought about coming back to Topeka, where I'm from, but it just didn't feel like my town anymore," Leonard said. "So, here I am in Lawrence, and I just adore it." Brandon Woods offers to underwrite its residents' costs to take classes, so when Nesselrode got the course booklet that the Osher Institute sends out, she picked out her classes and hurried to sign up to ensure her spot. Nesselrode volunteers at the hospital and takes classes from the Osher Institute when she can. She just finished a jazz music class and has taken a creative writing class. The desire for education is another factor that Nesselrode appreciates about her college town. "It's all about doing anything to keep your brain going," she said. "That's another thing about Lawrence — people prefer to be learning. They're curious and want to learn new things." 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In the Swedish capital, Stockholm, the people even elect a national Lucia to represent the spirit of the holiday. Rachel Ward, Paola freshman, studied abroad in Eskilstuna, Sweden, during her junior year of high school and said that the Lucia celebration meant a lot to the Swedish people. The selection process for being the Lucia is extremely competitive because Ward attended an art school, and the Lucia must sing well. "If you're a Lucia at my school, it's a pretty big deal," Ward said. "It almost seems like prom queen or something." Swedish schools have processions and concerts in honor of St. Lucia Day, with the students dressing up and singing. Some families also celebrate the holiday in their homes, in which the oldest daughter dresses as Lucia and brings coffee to her parents. Stefan Bergstrom, a German Languages and Literatures lecturer originally from Gävle, Sweden, said that as a child, he would participate in the festivities. Boys can dress as star boys, toten, or gingerbread men, he said. The Swedish St. Lucia Day began as a celebration of the Catholic patron saint of blindness, Lucy, whose feast day is on Dec. 13. Lucy lived in Sicily in 284 and died as a martyr because she refused to renounce her Christian faith in the Roman Empire. The story behind why a Catholic saint came to be celebrated in Sweden, mostly a Lutheran country, involves many different myths and legends, according to Florence Ekstrand's book, "Lucia: Child of Light." Today, however, St. Lucia Day has taken on a more secular meaning. longest and darkest day of the year, Bergstrom said. The Lucia wears a crown with candles and carries a candle. So in pagan times, her holiday would have represented more of the relationship between light and dark, good and evil. "Certainly I did like the food part of it quite a bit. The songs are all very pretty and are familiar to everyone." STEFAN BERGSTROM German Languages Lecturer Before the Gregorian calendar moved the winter solstice to Dec. 20, Dec. 13 was the "Lucia comes from lux, meaning light, but it can also mean Lucifer," Bergstrom said. Ann Hannu, Uppsala, Sweden senior, said she celebrated St. Lucia Day more when she was younger at school, but the holiday provides a time before Christmas to share traditions with family and friends, including singing songs, baking, decorating for Christmas and reminiscing about childhood memories. "For me it's really about the feeling and kind of the pre-Christmas feeling," Hannu said. "When you were smaller, it was a really big thing because everyone was quite excited, and you would prepare for months. It's still good memories, even though I'm not celebrating it in the same way anymore." Food and music perhaps remain the most important and special parts of this Swedish holiday. Saffron buns (lussekatter), coffee, spiced malt wine (glögg) and ginger snaps (pepparkakor) constitute the most traditional and special foods eaten during St. Lucia Day, Bergstrom said. "Certainly I did like the food part of it quite a bit," Bergstrom said. "The songs are all very pretty and are familiar to everyone." Music and song especially contribute to the overall feeling of cheer during this holiday, Ward said. "My favorite part about it was probably when I went to a concert in Stockholm in an old castle and they sang songs by candlelight," Ward said. "It's a fun way to get into the Christmas spirit." The interplay between pagan and Christian traditions and the folklore surrounding this holiday make it a holiday steeped in tradition and myth, according to Ekstrand's book. Bergstrom said St. Lucia Day continued to be significant in Sweden because of these strong traditions. "It is a very dark time of the year, and it's a time to be festive," Bergstrom said. 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Finals are the most important thing in your life right now; everything else can wait, including that pesky boyfriend or any other drama in your life. 4.Know what works for you,and do it. If you know you study well in the library, go to the library. If it works better for you to lock yourself in your bedroom, then do it. If you are a morning person, then do your studying in the morning. If you're a night person, then study at night. but don't stay up too late. 5.Prioritize your studying. next. You don't have to study for all of your finals in one day, and your time will be better spent if you study for each test in the order that you have to take them. When one final is over, forget about it and move on to the 6.Don't go overboard. Remember that finals are not the end of the world and that they won't kill you. You will survive this. 7.Make time for study breaks. 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EFFECTS ON LAWRENCE STORES Since October, the price of jewelry materials has increased and jewelry sales across the country have decreased. Lawrence jewelry stores have also seen reduced profits. The Lawrence stores are employing different strategies this holiday season to offset the effects of the national economic recession. Julie Kingsbury, owner of Jewelry by Julie in downtown Lawrence, saw profits in October and November decrease by 25 percent from the year before. She also had to raise prices during the last two months. Kingsbury, who makes about 90 percent of the jewelry in her store, said pieces that cost $20 a few months ago now cost $25 or more. Rich Yeakel, owner of Marks Jewelers in downtown Lawrence, said profits in October and November had dramatically decreased from the year before. Profits in October were 25 percent lower and in November were 40 percent lower than the year before. "Things were going great, and then all of a sudden it stopped." Yeakel said African Adorned also saw decreases in sales during the last three months. Sachedina said sales dropped by 8 percent in September, 2 percent in October and another 2 percent in November. price of platinum, gold and rhodium helped to decrease the amount of sales at their stores. A piece of gold jewelry at Hurst's store that was $300 might now cost $700. Hurst and Sachedina said increases in the Michael Hurst, owner of Hurst Fine Diamonds, said sales at his store dropped to belownormal levels in October, but returned to normal in November. Hurst declined to say by how much his sales had decreased. Sachedina said she usually buys jewelry from several American companies, but had to stop doing business with some of them because their prices doubled. "Due to inflation, and whatever weird economic stimuli to the market, the price of silver has gone through the roof," Sachedina said. ALIA SACHEDINA Owner, African Adorned HOLIDAY SALES STRATEGIES "I'm not an economist, but I have a suspicion that this year will not be as good as last year." Stores around Lawrence are using more sales, selling different items and looking for new customers to combat the decline in profits. African Adorned has a sale every year after Thanksgiving. But this year Sachedina extended it by three days to attract holiday shoppers with smaller budgets. "I get a lot of guys, because a lot of them wait until the last minute to do their shopping," Kingsbury said. Kingsbury and Sachedina said they were using more sales to attract holiday shoppers, and hoped to see more customers during the two weeks before Christmas. Hurst said his store's biggest month was December and that it had to have high sales to be successful throughout the rest of the year. His store is relying more on couples getting engaged than people buying holiday gifts. "One thing that's consistent is that people are going to get married," Hurst said. Hurst's store is now trading customers for jewelry to combat its low sales. Customers can bring in scrap gold and trade it for jewelry, or the store will pay customers to bring in scrap metal, which they recycle and reuse. Sachedina said she hoped women would come in to buy more of her smaller items. She is selling more pieces for $25 and below. and hopes customers will buy one or two items in that price range to compensate for not being able to afford more expensive items. "It's a strange phenomenon, but jewelry makes women feel good," Sachedina said. "It makes them feel beautiful." Marks Jewelers is also advertising its lower priced items. Yeakel is overhauling his website and spending 20 percent more on advertising in December. He said he hoped the advertising would help attract holiday shoppers. "Yesterday was a good day so hopefully it will continue." Yeakel said. 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Buy one item, get each additional item 25% off see store for details Sports DOME spdome.com 832-0806 1000 Massachusetts DECEMBER 15,2008 6005 AL REINEDO THE UNIVERSITY OF DANIEL KASAN KALYA TEAM DESTINATION FINALS GUIDE 11 crossword 2 ACROSS 1 Took a meeting 4 Lip 8 Quite 12 Blunder 13 What a stent may prevent 14 Lotion additive 15 Expert 16 Earthenware pot 17 Facts and figures 18 Alice's charges 21 Gelid 22 Dispensable candy 23 — Jessica Parker 26 Shuffle-board stick 27 Clump 30 Currier's partner 31 Write in the margins 32 Frat party garb 33 Deleted 34 Broom closet item 35 Bering Sea feeder 36 Homer's exclamation 37 Partake at a buffet 38 Acting based on guess-work 45 Eastern princess 46 Mediocre 47 Raw rock 48 Shakespeare's river 49 Sandwich treat 50 Vast expanse 51 Yin counterpart 52 Capone foe 53 Still DOWN 1 Membership 2 St. Louis landmark 3 Genealogy chart 4 Ironing mishap 5 Relieve 6 Auctioneer's call 7 Don't move 8 Liechtenstein's capital 9 Verve 10 Campus mil. grp. 11 Slangy affirmativ 19 Prejudice 20 Apiary denizen FOR ANSWER SEE PAGE 26 23 Pack quantity 24 "Hail, Caesar!" 25 Blushing 26 Filch 27 Moo goo gai pan pan 28 "... and seven years —" 29 Roseanne's TV hubby 31 Lincoln successor 32 Ballet frill 34 Miss Piggy's pronoun 35 Boorish types 36 Desperately longing (to) 37 Makes less stressful 38 Beseech 39 Volcano outflow 40 Unsigned (Abbr.) 41 "An Inconvenient Truth" VIP 42 Inquisitive 43 Algonquian language 44 Ardor | 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 | | | THE FINAL STOP FOR STUDENT LIVING Pool Hardwood Flooring Indoor Basketball Court Flat Rate Utilities Gated Community Semester Leases Free Wireless Internet Fitness Center Tanning Bed DVD Rental Road Assistance CAMPUS COURT AT NAISMITH 842-5111 • 1301 W. 24th campuscourtku.com 037 For All your JAY HAWK MEMORABILIA Framewoods Gallery 819 Massachusetts • 842-900 • Framewoodslawrence.com THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN DECEMBER 15,2008 FINALS GUIDE 12 --- Thank you for participating Keep wearing your shirt. 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New Location at 23rd & Naismith NCUA crossword 3 ACROSS 1 Three, they say 6 Foolish folks 11 Evening affair 12 Memorized 14 Dr. Phil 15 Singer Barbara 16 Reaction to fireworks 17 Gold measure 19 Masseur's workplace 20 Carry 22 Scoot 23 Sax player's need 24 Follow 26 "Woman With the Hat" painter 28 Roulette bet 30 Atlanta-based health agcy. 31 Golf tally 35 Flat-bottomed rowboat 54 Aspirations 39 Earl Grey's family? 40 Enthusiast 42 "American —" 43 Samovar 44 Go back to brunette? 46 TV Tarzan portrayer 47 Folk-singer Rod 49 Politico John 51 Threw stones 52 Light-intensity measure 53 Vichyssoise ingredients DOWN 1 Larval case 2 Privilege 3 Bobby of hockey 4 Frail 5 Flask named for a Scottish chemist 6 Annual publication 7 Denomination 8 Part of UCSD 9 Obliterates 10 “Passenger 57” star FOR ANSWER SEE PAGE 26 11 Hit 13 Swap 18 Pirates' quaff 21 Continental cash 23 Lake of "Hair-spray" 25 Comic-strip cry 27 Gridiron scores (Abbr.) 29 Protects 31 Thwart 32 Toyota subcompact 33 Irritate 34 Blue 36 Conceive 37 Page numbers 38 Movie swash-buckler 41 Mythological maiden 44 Stench 45 Reverberate 48 Multi-purpose truck 50 Filch | | 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 | | | |
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SEE STORE FOR DETAILS 2014 C EP 93110 N 138 14 FINALS GUIDE $1.95 Appetizers Monday - Friday 4-6 p.m. (Off limited appetizers menu) THURSDAY 2 FOR 1 MARTINIS 2 FOR 1 DOMESTIC BOTTLES Jayhawker Only [the jayhawker] 7th and Massachusetts St. (785) 749-1005 www.eldridgehotel.com [the jayhawker] crossword 4 ACROSS 1 Bourbon- based beverage 6 Con- cludes 12 Gold- based compound 13 Cruise ships 14 Attack verbally 15 Gets up 16 Caffeine- laced nut 17 Addict 19 Caught o base 20 "Alfa, Bravo, Charlie, ..." end 37 Blackjack component 38 "See ya" 40 Garbage barge 42 Weep loudly 44 Partner 46 Aware of 45 Pressed 52 On 13-Across 54 Actor Depardieu 55 Swallowed hard 56 Sweeties 57 New Jersey county DOWN 1 2007 Ellen Page movie 2 Kazakhstan river 4 Zeta follower 3 South American capital 19 Caught off 56 Sweeties base 57 New 6 Otherwise 7 Explosive compound 8 "CSI" evidence 22 Move a rowboat 9 Monterrey miss 10 Pakistan language 24 Commercials 11 "Hey, you!" 12 Request 18 Imply 21 Swiss canton 23 Unorigina one 27 Horatio Alger's "before" 29 Multicolored 32 In the catbird seat FOR ANSWER SEE PAGE 26 24 Donkey 25 Party bowlful 26 Obstinate 28 Sputnik started it 30 List- ending abbr. 31 Easter- egg preparation 33 Take a whack at 34 Old Hollywood initials 39 Abrasive powder 41 Cashmere and pashmina 42 — of relief 43 Sandwich treat 45 Tosses into the mix 47 Scruff 48 Big dinosaur, briefly 49 Peculiar 51 Dundee denial 53 Clear the tables 35 Boot attachment 36 Shipbuilding wood | | 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 | | | | | | DECEMBER 15,2008 THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS FINALS GUIDE 15 sudoku 3 3 6 5 8 6 4 5 2 8 2 4 9 8 7 4 5 7 3 2 6 9 1 FOR ANSWER SEE PAGE 27 cryptoquip 3 For answer see page 26 KRUK CJZ LHDNO' K DUK ODUQSZ UN EJTR QHJCRUCD UN RD TSUBEN. RD'N LDGBOBKDSZ U GBFDQ GBFFDQ. Today's Cryptoquip Clue: Requals H cryptoquip 4 For answer see page 26 S W Q B S E J X I F E J G Q X X Q WHDW-GQXEYHK，MJDQYF RKOKYQDK ENBKU MKYOKI QB VQYBHKM? NYJHB VQJUGW. Today's Cryptoquip Clue: B equals T Great Late Makes Us Rate! Thank You KU Students For Voting TACO BELL the #1 “Best Post-Party Restaurant” 40 - 37 Go Hawks! 1408 W.23rd Street · 1220 W.6th Street Open 'til 3 am or Later! Congratulations TACO BELL. Crew! Connie, Peggy, Kristi, Brandon, Danny, Vicki, Angel and your incredible TEAMS! Good Luck On Finals And Please Remember To “Post-Party” Responsibly! ©2008 Taco Bell Corp. Hours may vary at participating locations. TACO BELL Open Late MORE LATE NIGHT FUN AT WWW.FOURTHMEAL.COM THE UNIVERSITY OF DAVY KASAN DECEMBER 15,2008 16 FINALS GUIDE sudoku 4 | | | | 2 | 7 | | | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | | 2 | 4 | | 9 | 3 | | | | 6 | | | | | | 8 | | | 8 | | | | | | 7 | 1 | | 9 | | | | | | | | 6 | | 7 | 4 | | | | | | 9 | | | | 3 | | | | | | 6 | | | | | 9 | 5 | | 3 | 2 | | | | | | | 8 | 7 | | | FOR ANSWER SEE PAGE 27 sudoku 5 3 1 2 4 9 5 7 8 7 4 1 5 6 7 9 4 6 3 8 2 4 6 7 1 FOR ANSWER SEE PAGE 27 SIGN A LEASE WITH LEGENDS PLACE AND SAVE! Be one of the first 50 people to sign a lease for Fall 2009 and receive $200 off August rent! Leases starting at $415 per month Legends Place 785-856-5848 4101 W. 24TH PLACE DECEMBER 15,2008 THE UNIVERSITY DAVID KANSAS FINALS GUIDE 17 crossword 5 ACROSS 1 Overly theatrical 5 Rue the run 9 Cover 12 Pelvic bones 13 Tactic 14 Composition 15 Turnpike fee 16 Whine 17 Mal de — 18 Bigfoot's cousin 19 Got the ball rolling 20 Hormel product 21 Away from SSW 23 "Born in the —" 25 Legendary French actress 28 Procession 32 Out in the open 33 Semi-precious azure stone 34 Preceding- 37 Tex- — 38 Mischievous tyke 39 Jab 42 Garfield, for one 44 Speedy steed 48 Samovar 49 Warp crosser 50 "Saturday Night —" 51 Floral garland 52 Roll call reply 53 PC picture 54 Sodom evacuee 55 Blood-hound's find 56 Salamander DOWN 1 Metropolis 2 Lotion additive 3 Cartoonis Caniff 4 8-Down is one 5 Simple computer program 6 Mr. Green's game 7 Robbery 8 CBS symbol 9 Genie's home 10 "What's the big —?" FOR ANSWER SEE PAGE 26 11 On-campus housing 20 Joe Biden's opponent 22 Dame lead-in 24 "The Crucible' setting 25 Go after an apple? 26 Hail or farewell 27 Gridiron decider 29 Mimic 30 Insult ( 31 "Guinn Book" suffix 35 Top 36 Ranceous 39 Influe 40 Sand treat 41 Wield need 43 Rour do 45 Wee show 46 Ack edge 47 Cro 49 Per 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 | | | | crossword 6 ACROSS 1 Khan title 4 Difficult 8 Desire 12 Three- man vessel? 13 Distant 14 — contendere 15 Raw rock 16 A few 17 Stento- rian 18 Relocates 21 Sick 22 2004 horror movie 23 Goopy stuff 26 Cowboy nickname 27 Aries 30 Info, slangily 31 “Okla- homal!” baddie 32 Singer Suzanne 33 Plant bristle 34 Mus-tache 35 Musk provider 36 Oft- tattooed word 37 — Lanka 38 French meat entree 45 Helps 46 Unyield- ing 47 Conger 48 Building block name 49 Birthday party necessity 50 Cartoon- ist's supply 51 Paradise 52 Brewery output 53 Us, to a Spanian DOWN 1 Covering 2 Mentor 3 The third man 4 Heated argument 5 Oppos- ing, with "of" 6 Freeway access 7 Clad 8 Acquired relative 9 Swiped 10 Hint 11 Scuttles 19 Flaccid 20 Campaig promise topic FOR ANSWER SEE PAGE 26 34 Mus tache toiletry 23 Resort 24 Depressed 25 Charged bit 26 Monkey suit 27 Gun the engine 28 Census statistic 29 Wrestling surface 31 Rum exporter 32 Henry — 34 Moo goo gai pan pan 35 Hags 36 Gardner's attorney 37 Orated 38 Garage event 39 Needing extra innings 40 Advantage 41 Russian river 42 Blood line? 43 Nevada city 44 Horned herd 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 18 19 20 18 19 20 18 19 20 18 19 20 18 19 20 18 19 20 18 19 20 18 19 20 18 19 20 18 19 20 18 19 18 19 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN DECEMBER 15,2008 FINALS GUIDE Come by for a taste of excellence today! - Premium coffees, Espresso, teas, iced & hot drinks, & fresh smoothies - Personal Barista - Environmentally friendly - Yes, locally owned SCOOTER'S at 9th & Iowa Zarco 66 Earth Friendly Fuels FREE COFFEE OR TEA FREE coffee or tea It's on us, a FREE 12 oz. Brewed Coffee or 16 oz. Hot Tea SCOOTER'S One per customer. Exp. 12/31/08 BRING THIS COUPON FOR A FREE COFFEE OR TEA Enjoy this, your first taste 6 am - 10 pm any day thru Dec. 31, 2008 Now Available: Coffee to go for 8 or more! Stays warm for hours! The Etc. Shop 928 Massachusetts Lawrence, KS 843-0611 www.theetcshop.com Brighton Bracelets For The Holiday Season DON'T HIBERNATE THIS WINTER! ADULT SPORTS WINTER LEAGUES FORMING NOW! **1079859624** BASKETBALL·DODGEBALL·VOLLEYBALL LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY DECEMBER19 For More Information: or visit the Community Building Call (785) 832-7920 115 W.11th St. THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND City of Lawrence PARKS AND RECREATION City of Lawrence PARKS AND RECREATION REGISTER ONLINE @WWW.LPRD.ORG 18 crossword 7 1 Moon-related 39 From the top 2 Togetherness 18 State of India 6 Graceful beauties 40 Skilled 3 Promptly 21 Clewy 1 Title for una mujer 42 Decorate 4 Composer Khachaturian 23 Kitchen res 43 Sub-machine gun 5 Attacked 25 Arunathan mosa's other name 44 Exhaust 6 Guest role on 27 Prized possession 15 Cravat holder 46 Mound stat 6 Guest role on "House" 29 Memorized 16 Type measures 47 Kajillionaire 7 McCormack of "Will & Grace" 31 Fry lightly 17 Copper-field field 49 Princeton team 8 Shad product 32 What "-ase" may signify 19 Actress MacGraw 51 Come out 9 Pierce 33 Windshield scraper, e.g. 20 Await ominously 52 Grassy plains 10 Tar 33 Windshield scraper, e.g. 22 Pirouette pivot 53 Flubbed 11 Commemorative pillar 34 Masseur's work-plas 23 Contrive 54 Organic compound 13 Fits of peevishness 36 "Bonan-za" star 24 May Wong and Maria Alber-ghetti 1 Apply pressure to 37 Wicked Queen's "adviser" 26 Fishermen 28 Army rank (Abbr.) 30 Ball prop 31 Tranquilizes 35 Igneous rock source FOR ANSWER SEE PAGE 26 | | 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 | | | |
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DECEMBER 15,2008 THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN FINALS GUIDE 19 sudoku 6 6 2 7 3 4 5 7 8 9 7 5 5 2 8 2 7 5 8 2 1 7 9 4 9 5 6 1 FOR ANSWER SEE PAGE 27 cryptoquip 5 For answer see page 27 D N V G I S P V N V G I M J V XGXRXMTTF KVRRXGK RNVXJ NSRVT JSSPI, DSATU FSA BMTT XR M BNXBCVG BNVBC-XG? Today's Cryptoquip Clue: X equals I cryptoquip 6 For answer see page 27 JSQL MJV EOFKGFYNR GOLNMVHQMSQY JSFKQ JVYIFLHVL O MORI, UVTKN AVT ROAMSQA OYQ UVL-EVFLQN?Today's Cryptoquip Clue: J equals W SELL YOUR BOOKS BACK Cash books MON. DEC. 15-FRI. 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MYEYS DCOASCW. Today's Cryptoquip Clue: J equals T cryptoquip 8 For answer see page 27 LUQ TZQTIZ, AZPHLFMW QYZV LEZ PZCL XZLEQA LQ CEOL H AQQV， UZVZ WFYFMW LEZFV KIQCFMW HVWOXZMLC Today's Cryptoquip Clue: T equals P Done with Finals? Come Celebrate ...only at The Hawk I'M READY TO GO ON. I'M READY TO GO ON. I'M READY TO GO ON. I'M READY TO GO ON. Monday $1 Miller Light Cans $1.50 UV Bombs Thursday $1 Wells $1.75 Calls New Year's Eve December 31st $40 for 20 tickets & a champagne toast included Doors open at 7 p.m. Tuesday $3 Pitchers $3 Double Wells $1.50 Waterfall Shots Friday $3.50 Double Bacardi & UV Vodka drinks $2.50 Domestic Bottles $2.75 Premium Bottles Wednesday $1 Almost Anything Saturday $2.50 Double Skyy, Captain Morgan & Jim Beam Drinks $2 Big Beers Jayhawk CAFE LAWRENCE WWW.JAYHAWKCAFECOM 1340 Ohio·843-9273 DECEMBER 15,2008 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FINALS GUIDE 21 crossword 8 ACROSS 1 Standard score 4 Medicos 8 Benefit 12 A mean Amin 13 Maze goa 14 Stop up 15 Nickname for football's George Halas 17 Hodge-podge 18 High-IQ sort 19 Wall St. debut 21 Caviar base 22 Hit repeat edly 26 Sacrifice site 29 Shriner's chapeau 30 Before 31 U.K. conservative 32 Seafood selection 33 Soft cheese 34 Harem room 35 Grow 36 Ship of the desert 37 Apple variety 39 Book- spine abbr. 40 Literary collection 41 Fleet 45 Cereal choice 48 Litter member 50 Indonesian island 51 Cupid's alias 52 2-Down's companion 53 Stylish 54 Paddock parent 55 Homer's neighbor Flanders DOWN 1 Knight's backup 2 Leading man? 3 Philbin co-host 4 Credit card user 5 Daisy variety 6 U.S. spy org. 7 Like some shirts 8 Ice cream utensil 9 Every iota 10 Japanese pond fish 11 Diva's problem 16 Splendid setup 20 Dispensable candv FOR ANSWER SEE PAGE 26 23 Salon request 24 Ontario's neighbor 25 Stagger 26 Having sur- mounted 27 California city 28 Snare 29 A clever person 32 Hors d'oeuvres 33 Mild 35 Victory 36 Bit part in a who- dunit 38 "War of the Worlds" effect 39 Smoke or fog 42 Mideast gulf 43 Peace symbol 44 On in years 45 English channel? 46 "Go, team!" 47 "The Greatest" 49 Spoon- bender Geller Yesterday's answer 12-12 | 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 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 29 | | | | 30 | | | | 26 | 27 | 28 | | | | 32 | | | | 33 | | | | 31 | | | | | 35 | | | | 36 | | | | | 34 | | | | 38 | | | | 39 | | | | | | 37 | | | 38 | | | | | 41 | | | 42 | 43 | 44 | | | | | 40 | | | | | 41 | | | 42 | 43 | 44 | | 45 | 46 | 47 | | | | 48 | 49 | | | | | | | 50 | | | | | | 51 | | | | | 52 | | | | 53 | | | | | | 54 | | | | | 55 | | | BEST CHOICE SPIRAL CUT 1/2 HAM $158 LB. 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Locally Owned & Operated Since 1987 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES WE ACCEPT FOOD STAMPS, WIC VOUCHERS, VISION CARD & MANUFACTURER'S COUPONS Checkers LOW FOOD PRICES 23RD & LOUISIANA, LAWRENCE Shoppers Card • No cards needed to save you money. • Same Low Prices For Everyone. THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN --- 22 FINALS GUIDE sudoku 8 8 3 2 6 3 7 5 4 7 9 7 4 5 6 2 3 8 5 8 FOR ANSWER SEE PAGE 27 sudoku 9 | | 8 | | | 7 | | | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | | 9 | | 5 | | | 7 | | | | 4 | | 8 | 6 | 3 | | | 2 | 7 | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | 6 | 8 | | | 5 | 8 | 1 | | 4 | | | | 9 | | | 8 | | 3 | | | | | | | 9 | | 2 | | | FOR ANSWER SEE PAGE 27 Good Luck with Your Finals! 23rd & 6th St. Drive Thru Open 24 hour Staying up late? FREE Cinnamon Melt (With the purchase of a Large or Medium Specialty Coffee) Valid at 23rd & 6th St. locations only McDonald's Exp. Dec. 31,2008 M McCafé DECEMBER 15,2008 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FINALS GUIDE 23 crossword 9 ACROSS 1 Discard 6 Fall fall 12 Sweet Spanish wine 13 Laborious 14 "I, Robot" writer 16 Buy stuff 36 Require 37 Choose 38 Cushion 40 Harvest 42 Discoverer's call 44 Equitable 46 Saharan 50 Rigor follower 52 Asian temple 54 "Seinfeld" role 55 Overjoyed 56 Hosiery scarce during WWII 57 Breathlessness? 15 Rough DOWN 2 Advertising award 3 Freeway exits 1 Obi 19 Kennedy or Koppel 4 Past 6 He was a head of his Time 20 Broker's advice 7 Strong hold? 21 Mess up 22 Ad- dressee 23 Tin Man's need 24 Easy as __ 27 Ocho — Jamaica 24 Shock partner 25 Feathery accessory 26 Sarge's subordinate 28 Fragrant flower 30 High point 31 Pismire 33 "CSI" find 34 Cretan mountain 39 Muslim spirits (Var.) 41 Heathen 42 Portent 43 Sacrosanct 45 Works with 47 Memory method 48 Notion 49 Mid-June honoree 51 Kinsman, in Cancun 53 Jungfrau is one 29 Teeny bit 32 "Fourteen Points" leader FOR ANSWER SEE PAGE 26 35 Deserve 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 | | | | Peppertree Apartments DECEMBER 15,2008 - Large Walk-in Closets - Whirlpool Bath tub - Private Patio or Balcony Fireplaces - 24 hour prompt and courteous maintenance - We Welcome Large Pets We're only minutes away from campus! Visit us today! THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 3100 W. 22 $ ^{n d} $ St. 785-841-7706 --- --- 24 FINALS GUIDE sudoku 10 | | | 9 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 8 | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | | | | | | 7 | 9 | | 6 | | 7 | | | 9 | 2 | | | 3 | | | | 1 | | 9 | 7 | | 9 | | | 5 | | 7 | | 3 | | 8 | | 4 | | 9 | | | 1 | | | 2 | | 8 | | | 4 | 5 | | 1 | | 3 | | | | | | | | 9 | | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | | FOR ANSWER SEE PAGE 27 XII ESQ MADE IN FRANCE KINGSTON* Two-tone stainless steel with diamonds. Mother-of-pearl dial. Swiss quartz. Sapphire crystal. ESQ&U SWISS Available at Marks JEWELERS 817 Mass. S Quality Jewelers Since 1880 785-843-4266 cryptoquip 9 For answer see page 27 YI ZXD SFNAZYBADDM IZYMZDK ZF GDRFSD BAIYAD EBZX GFMDKFS, XD GDOYA RUBSGBAO ZXD EYUUI. Today's Cryptoquip Clue: D equals E cryptoquip 10 For answer see page 27 cryptoqulp 10 For answer see page 27 L T L M A S F G I Q V F I V A K L D F G N B F A B I R R G I R A J T J W F T R N Q G J D F N Q T G R ? F G B I R S R T J W R I K V M K I J W S I W G . Today's Cryptoquip Clue: L equals D VIVA BRAND NEW 10 Bed/ 5 Bath house 1211 Rhode Island • DW, W/D • 1-10 BR options • Adjacent to South Park • On KU Bus Route Call Reed: 816.686.8868 AVAILABLE IN JUNE 1! VVVV 1985 Need More Space? Loft Beds Dream Higher! CollegeBedLofts.com/ku DECEMBER 15,2008 DECEMBER 15, 2008 FINALS GUIDE 25 A C B crossword 10 1 Saxophone range 5 Nov. follower 8 Impale 12 Benefit 13 "— Yankee Doodle Dandy ... 14 Ocean motion 15 Farmland measure 16 Ross and backup 18 Loose-leaf-paper holder 20 Lucky dice rolls 21 Prison, in Portsmouth 23 Shriner's cap 24 2007 comedy movie 28 Nary a soul 31 — out a living 32 Le Pew and Le Moko 34 Convent dweller 35 Catherine — - Jones 37 Quash 39 Tokyo's old name 41 Actress Gilpin 42 Straying 45 Some hosiery 49 Imagined 51 Press 52 Map 53 Past 54 One billionth (Pref.) 55 Longings 56 Director Howard 57 Radiate DOWN 1 Common rhyme scheme 2 Places 3 Undecided 4 Nervous 5 Strips 6 Ostrich's cousin 7 Uppercase 8 Spielberg or Bochco 9 Eastern or Pacific, e.g. 10 Mideast gulf 11 Harry's first lady 17 Ump FOR ANSWER SEE PAGE 26 19 O.K. Corral VIP 22 Drink, as a puppy might 24 "— you!" 25 Guitar's island kir 26 Barrie boy 27 Trust 29 Greek consonants 30 Navy rank (Abbr.) 33 Agile 34 Tweaks 38 Angering 40 Yoko of music 42 Catch sight of 43 Hold the scepter 44 Despot 46 Exam format 47 Admonition to Nanette 48 Winter forecast 50 Id counter-part 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 | | | | SAVE ON SUBS WHEN KU SCORES BIG! 10¢ off per point KU scores over 60 70+ points = $1+ off 80+ points = $2+ off 100 points = $4 off Jersey Mike's Subs 1601 W. 23rd Street 843-SUBS Valid Only at Lawrence Location JM1260 $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 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 THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN DECEMBER 15,2008 26 FINALS GUIDE Answers for puzzles crossword 1 K I E V M A C E M E W I D L E M O B N O R E W E A N A L B S D O N I S N T D E W V E S T I D O Y E E R A N L O W B O N N I E A L I A S U T U R N T E X T E D B R I B E D E D O E S L B E N D G A R A C M E O D E U G L Y O T A D A G O G I L L T A X I T E N H E S S E X I T crossword 6 A G A H A R D I T C H T U B A F A R N O L O O R E S O M E L O U D P U L L U S P S T A K E X I L L S A W S L I M E T E X R A M P O O P J U D V E G A A W N W A X C I V E T M O M S R I S T E A K A U P O N I V R E A I D S I R O N E E L L E G O C A K E I N K E D E N A L E S N O I S crossword 2 S A T S A S S V E R Y E R R C L O T A L O E A C E O L L L A D A T A T H E B R A D Y B U N C H I C Y P E Z S A R A H C U W A D I V E S J O F T O G A X E D M O P Y U K O N D O H E A T P L A Y I N G H A U N C H R A N I S O S O O R E A V O N O R E O S E A Y A N G N E S S Y E T crossword 7 L U N A R P E R I S S E N O R A R O A M A S T A I W A N T I E P I N N E M A G I C A L I L O O M T O E P L O T A N N A S A N G L E R S C O L T E E S E D A T E S M A G M A A N E W A P T T R I M U Z I D R A I N E R A T Y C O O N T I G E R S E M E R G E L L A N O S E R E R D E ST E R crossword 3 C R O W D A S S E S S O I R E E L A R N T M C G R A W M C M A I R O H O K A R A T S P T O T E R U N R E E E N S U E M A T I S E R E D C O C S T R O K E S S K I F F T E A S F A N I D O L U R N R E D Y E E L Y M C K U E N M C G A I P E L T E D P H O T O L E E K S H O P E S crossword 8 P A R A D O C S S A K E I D I I D E X I C L O G P A P A B E A R O L I O S M A R T I I P O R O E P E P P E R A L T T A R F E Z E R E T O R Y C O D B R I E O D A W A X C A M E L P I P P I N V O L A N A A R M A D A B R A N U P P Y D O G B A L I E R O S E V E C H I C I R E N E D crossword 4 J U L E P E E N D S U P A A U R A T E L I N E R S S N A P A T S T A N D S K O L A U S E R O U T Z U L U O A R A D S R A G S P I E D S I T T I N G P R E T T Y S P U R T E A K A C E B Y E S C O W S O B M A T E O N T O I R O N E D A B O R D G E R A R D G U L P E D H O N E Y S S E S X crossword 9 S C R A P L E A V E S M A L A G A U P H I L L A S I M O V C O A R S E S H O P I B E X T E D S E L L Y O U A B C R I O S I O T A W O O D R O W W I L S O N E A R N N E E D O P T P A D R E A P O H O J U S T A R I D M O R T I S P A G O D A E L A I N E E L A T E D N Y L O N S P A N E A crossword 5 C A M P A C H E L I D L I I A A L E D A O T O L L P P U L E M E R Y E T I L E D S P A M N N E U S A B A R D O T P A R A D E O V E R T L A P I S B E F O R E B E H E S T M E X I M P P O K E C A T A R A B U R N W E F T L I V E E I E H E R E I C O N L O T O D O R N E W T crossword 10 A L T O D E C S T A B B O N O I M A T I D E A C R E S U P R E M E S B I N D E R S E V E N S G A O L F E Z S U P E R B A D N O N E E K E P E P E S N U N Z E T A S U P P R E S S E D O P E R I E R R A N T N Y L O N S S U P P O S E D I R O N P L A T A G O N A N O Y E N S R O N G L O W cryptoquip 1 WHAT DO SOME FOLEs CALL? A COMPLEX IN NEWBORN CATS? THE KITTEN CABOOSE cryptoquip 2 PRESLEY SONG ABOUT PERSON: "ARE YOU LOAT NUMBER ONE ELVIS A VERY REPULSIVE ISOME TONIGHT!" cryptoquip 3 EAT NEARLY AS MUCH CLAIMS, HE'S DEFINELY THAT GUY DOESN'T ROUGHAGE AS HE A FIBER FIBBER. cryptoquip 4 WHAT WOULD YOU CALL A FRIEND OR LORE, IF OFFERED AT PARTIES? FRUIT PAUNCH Happy from your friends at Black Hills Energy Holidays BH Black Hills Energy Improving life with energy Improving life with energy BH Black Hills Energy COKS 622.08 GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2008 Advent Schedule December 21 4th Sunday of Advent December 24 9 & 11 am Worship Services Christmas Eve December 25 Christmas Candlelight Services 5 pm & 7 pm December 28 9 & 11 am Worship Services Campus Christians 1320 Ohio Street Evening Bible Study 785-842-6592 First Christian Church DECEMBER 15,2008 Sunday Worship 9 am-Traditional Service 11 am-Contemporary Service 1000 Kentucky Street • Lawrence. KS 66044 • 843-0679 • www.lcclawrence.org • firstchristian@sunflower.com THE UNIVERSITY DALY KANSAN FINALS GUIDE 27 Answers for puzzles sudoku 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 4 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 5 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 5 | | 6 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | | 9 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | | 8 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 9 | | 7 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 1 | | 1 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 6 | | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 7 | sudoku 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 9 | | 5 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 7 | | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 3 | | 6 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4 | | 7 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 5 | | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 1 2 3 6 8 7 4 5 9 5 7 8 2 4 9 3 1 6 9 4 6 1 3 5 7 2 8 3 9 5 8 7 1 6 4 2 6 1 4 5 9 2 8 7 3 7 8 2 3 6 4 5 9 1 8 5 9 7 1 6 2 3 4 2 3 1 4 5 8 9 6 7 4 6 7 9 2 3 1 8 5 sudoku 4 sudoku 3 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 8 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 7 | | 4 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 2 | | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 1 | | 9 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 6 | | 7 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 3 | | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | | 6 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 9 | sudoku 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 5 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 3 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 4 | | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 8 | | 8 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 7 | | 5 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 3 | | 6 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 2 | | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | | 7 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | sudoku 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 2 | | 7 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 8 | | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | | 5 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 9 | | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 4 | | 3 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 5 | | 9 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 1 | | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 1 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 6 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 7 | | 7 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 2 | | 1 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 8 | | 4 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | | 5 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 4 | | 8 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 5 | | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 9 | | 9 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3 | sudoku 7 sudoku 8 cryptoquip 5 sudoku 9 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 2 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 3 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 7 | | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | | 2 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 4 | | 8 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 3 | | 4 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | | 6 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 9 | | 9 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 6 | cryptopup 5 WHEN SOME HENS ARE INITIALLY GETTING THE HOTEL ROOMS, WOULD YOU CALL IT A CHICKEN CHECK-IN? 1 5 7 2 9 3 8 6 4 8 4 9 5 1 6 3 2 7 6 3 2 8 7 4 5 9 1 7 9 6 1 4 5 2 8 3 5 8 1 6 3 2 4 7 9 3 2 4 9 8 7 1 5 6 2 1 3 7 6 8 9 4 5 9 7 5 4 2 1 6 3 8 4 6 8 3 5 9 7 1 2 cryptoquip 7 sudoku 10 cryptpile WHEN ACTRESS MILES WANTED TO SING TO HER HORSE, HOW DID SHE ACCOMPLISH THAT? SARAH NEIGHED. 2 1 9 7 4 5 3 8 6 5 4 8 3 6 2 7 1 9 6 3 7 1 8 9 5 2 4 3 5 2 4 1 8 9 6 7 9 6 1 5 2 7 8 4 3 8 7 4 6 9 3 2 5 1 7 2 6 8 3 1 4 9 5 1 8 3 9 5 4 6 7 2 4 9 5 2 7 6 1 3 8 cryptqip 6 WHEN TWO JAILBIRDS BAND TOGETHER WHILE WORKING ON A TASK, COULD YOU SAY THEY ARE CONJOined? cryptoquip 9 AS THE MOUNTAINEER STARTED TO BECOME INSANE WITH BOREDOM. HE BEGAN CLIMBING THE WALLS. cryptoquip 6 cryptoquip 8 TWO PEOPLE, DEBATING OVER THE BEST METHOD TO SHUT A DOOR, WERE GIVING THEIR CLOSING ARGUMENTS. cryptoquip 10 DID YOU HEAR THAT OLD CHEF WHO WAS SEASONING HIS FRENCH FRIES? HE WAS USING SALTY LANGUAGE. HAWK WEEK 2009 DECEMBER 15,2008 logo competition logo competition $300 CASH PRIZE! ENTER TODAY Deadlines 1/23,5pm (154 Strong Hall) Rm.154 Strong Hall or hawkweek.ku.edu Must be enrolled Fall 08 and Spring 09 Apply: ... 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Ultra $1.50 Screwdrivers $3 Miller High Life Liters $1.50 Domestic Bottles $2 Smirnoff (any flavor) $2 Honor Vodka stro's ASTRO'S $4.75 Premium Pitchers $3.75 PRR & Natty Light Pitchers $3.50 Jazer Bomb $5.00 Double Grey Goose $5.00 Premium Pitchers $4.75 PBR & Natty Light Pitchers $3.50 Double Wells $5.00 Premium Pitchers $1.00 Cans $4.75 PBR & Natty Light $4.00 Double Bacardi Pitchers $3.50 Double Wells $2.00 Domestic Bottles $4.00 Double Skky $2.00 Wells $2.75 Imports & Specialty Beers $5.00 Double Absolut LSS LEA BOOKS SCIENCE CENTER LEGAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS SENATE Contributing to Student Success HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY WINTER BREAK! LONGHORN LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE THURSDAY NIGHT: Steak Night: $10.29 Steak, Salad and Side Good Luck on FINALS! The University Daily Kansan staff hopes you all have a safe and relaxing winter break!